As Adam goes to shower, Chelsea looks at real estate online. Victor calls Adam’s cell (which Chelsea answers) Kindly tell Adam to come before I go back to jail, Victor requests. No, you can’t control us anymore, Chelsea hangs up.
Max asks Ashley all sorts of questions about the fire. Was my Dad scared? What was it like being trapped together? Ben and Abby arrive on cue. Awkward.
When Max calls his Dad a hero, Ben shifts the credit to Abby. Invited to Top of the Tower for lunch, Max wants ‘call-me-Ashley’ to come too – since they’re ‘family’. Simon accepts on their behalf and extends his arm to Ashley. Little gentleman Max promptly extends his arm too and leads Ashley out. A miffed Abby tags along behind.
Mike drops by the penthouse to ask Adam to visit his Father. Against Chelsea’s protests, Adam agrees – he wants to tell Victor himself that he’s done with him, the company and GC. That leaves Chelsea to demand Mike put her on the stand – she’ll say whatever it takes to make sure Victor’s found not guilty.
Vikki meets Mr Pollard in Victor’s office to say things are different now that she’s in charge. Yes, you let your ex-husband and the other Abbotts steal Passkey, he accuses.
Phyllis reminds Jack that when Billy almost died, he vowed to forgive him. Jack has no interest in revenge against Victor and rejects the idea that Billy got Passkey for Jack and Jabot. This is Billy gambling – he lost Vikki instead of money. I was with him every step of the way – am I ‘dirty’ too? Phyllis is the one who started this, and the one who had Adam kidnapped (news to Jack)
Seated at TotT between the two couples, Max is fixated on Ashley and keeps bringing up the fire. It was here right? Yes, and so was our wedding, Ben tries to change the subject. It’s like the fire never happened (he and Ashley share a look) You must have been scared, Max presses on – what did you do? Abby abruptly excuses herself.
Back at the club, Jack’s horrified to hear that Phyllis had Adam kidnapped (and arranged a hostage exchange during a fashion show) Phyllis continues to defend herself – and Billy.
Victor barely looks up from his magazine when Adam arrives. Why didn’t you fight Vikki for the CEO spot? It’s in your blood son. You know why I asked you to come here. Question is, why did you come?
Vikki wasn’t the one to fire the Passkey programmer, Victor was. And maybe Pollard should focus on his own floundering division. Now alone, Vikki growls at Victor’s portrait – you always leave me to clean up your mess! Billy arrives to woo her a stuffed dog decked out for St Patty’s day. So, an Abbott and a Newman walk into a bar …..
Vikki isn’t interested in celebrating St Patrick’s day early with Billy – or his explanation (that he couldn’t be Mr Nice Guy with Victor) Mr Nice Guy is the man Vikki fell in love with.
Why would Chelsea help Victor? Mike wonders. She knows Adam will want to stay and run Newman if Victor’s in prison. He must walk in order for Adam to be free.
Adam announces that he and Chelsea are moving to New York for his new job. We’re going to the big apple. You’re going to the big house. Victor wants Adam to run NE – it’s too much for Vikki. She’s qualified and she wants it, Adam doesn’t. Enjoy prison. Victor thinks New York a great place – but I know you won’t go.
After Ashley goes to check on Abby, Max thinks it weird that she’s Abby’s Mom. Can I hang out at the lab sometime? Sure. As Max goes to admire the view, Neville tells Ben that Max has a crush on Ashley; must run in the genes. Ignoring the hint, Ben wishes Max would give Abby a chance. Meanwhile, Abby’s disappointed that the ‘sweet little boy; is manipulating her Mom and Ben. Don’t give up, Ashley gives Abby a hug (as Max waves at her from across the room)