Why would Lily assume Neil’s drinking again? Because the bartender told her he was ordering drinks. It was a small slip – Neil called his sponsor. I’m back on the program. It was a momentary lapse of reason – believe that. I believe in you Dad ~hug~ Neil’s glad to have one of his kids on his side. Lily suggests Neil go the lab to work things out with Devon.
Hilary claims that she and Devon are important to the job – Neil should go get another job. Is it worth the risk of him drinking again??
Lily bumps into Cane, literally ~kiss~ If Lily’s free, Cane hopes she can sneak away with him.
Yes, Neil relapsed. But he’s back in the program. It won’t happen again. No, this relapse had nothing to do with Hilary. He wants them to be happy – wants them all to work together professionally. What do you say? Devon and Hilary say thank you. When Neil goes into the office to check on Ashley, Devon wants to believe Neil. He needs us to have faith in him.
Neil talks to Neville and Ashley about promoting their project – we need public interest. We need more analysis, Neville says. Have patience. The research is promising. What does Ashley think? She has the utmost confidence in Dr Neville.
Abby knows it was traumatic for Max to walk in on them making love – she understands Ben should spend extra time with him today. Ben had a talk with Max about privacy. Ben’s enrolled Max in school and is ready to start acting like Dad – and a family. This is our first Valentine’s Day as husband and wife, Ben wants to celebrate at the club. It’s a date, Abby’s left swooning.
Vikki demands a progress report. Natalie has no progress to report. For the last bloody time, these things can’t be rushed. I need a life (so has decided to go to the party at the club) You have one week – you should be focused on work not looking for love. Natalie just wants some bubbly and snacks. Talk to your niece – she can tell you all about what I’ve been doing. Vikki’s left to huff at Summer – we should have ordered her to work and stood over her. Summer thinks that a really bad idea.
Nikki thinks her and Victor showing everyone that they’re a powerful couple (tonight at the party) will be good for business. As Nikki agrees, Billy arrives to announce that he’s going to marry Vikki again. He thought, for Vikki’s sake, that they should get a few things straight.
Abby’s surprised to find Ashley at the lab (not home resting) and all are surprised that she’s done up a promotion plan. Yes already – she hopes to show Neil that she’s a good fit here. Neil’s happy to look it over. So who’s going to the party? Neil thinks they should all go to support Lily.
Cane and Lily are upstairs in a suite – to celebrate the day they first made love, and the day they got married. Off come the clothes.
Billy basically tells Victor that there’s nothing he can do to stop him from marrying Vikki. I love her and will fight for her and my family. Helluva speech, Victor scoffs. Nikki congratulates Billy and asks Victor to think about what’s best for our daughter and grandkids. Victor appreciates that Billy was man enough to come here, Billy then has a favour to ask.
Summer tells Vikki that Natalie’s working on her laptop night and day. Yes, she;s difficult and annoying, but she’s not lazy. She may be, sometimes, OK. No, Summer doesn’t ‘like’ her but is getting to know Natalie a bit. Her whole life is her computer. She longs for a regular life and to give up hacking. Not until she gives us a working program, Vikki insists. Summer thinks Natalie deserves a night off. Vikki’s mood brightens when she gets a text – in Italian. My love, meet me at the top of the world.
Neil scowls as the Ashby’s come giggling down the staircase to greet Nikki and Victor. Oh how lovely the club looks. Moseying over to the bar, Nikki tells Victor to stop pouting about Billy – the heart wants what the heart wants. Victor only granted Billy’s favour for Nikki’s sake ~kiss~ Joining them, Natalie makes a beeline for the champagne while Summers greeted by her grandparents. Abby then greets Victor and Nikki (Ben will be here soon) Seeing Devon with Hilary (and all the other cuddly couples) Neil takes a drink of champagne.