Nick now seems open to talking to Billy – all Sage did was love a Newman; it’s our curse. Everyone we love suffers. Vikki returns to the office to fuss over Nick’s hand. You’re not fine. Nick tells Vikki and Billy that the curse extends to them – do something about it. Vikki asks Billy to leave. Take care of yourself, Billy obediently exits. That leaves Nick to say there’s no curse keeping her from Billy – you’re doing it to yourselves.
Paul no gone, Sharon grumbles about Paul giving her the third degree. He’s just trying to get some closure for Nick. You WERE a help; to Sage and to Sully ~hug~ Next visitor is Chelsea – checking on how Sharon’s holding up. As if it’s the first time it’s dawned on her, Sharon realizes that Sage and Adam were close.
Victor had nothing to do with Sage’s accident. Why would he tell her that Christian was Adam’s, not Nick’s? To blow our lives? That’s exactly what it’ll do to Nick. Victor plans to put Nick in charge of NE – it makes no sense to break his heart. Sage is gone, her secret went to the grave with her.
Billy still loves you, Nick wishes Vikki wasn’t throwing away a chance at love he’d give anything for. Stop living Dad’s life – start living YOURS! As Vikki fetches the first aid kit, Nick gets mopey – I should have spent more time with my wife, not her being the loyal Newman soldier. Don’t make the same mistake – don’t take for granted what you have with Billy.
Billy and Phyllis are at his place – celebrating with drinks. He sees no hope with Vikki – not now, not ever.
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Adam and Sage were more than friends – she kept his secret – moved in next to you, Sharon points out. Sage’s message was for me, Chelsea says. Adam deleted it before she could listen to it. She wishes Sage had been able to reach her. Sage is at peace with her son, Dylan concludes (as Sharon makes faces)
No man is an island, Victor reads aloud. As Adam places flowers at the crash scene … Vikki gently tends to Nick …. At the bar, bottles framing him, Jack mopes and fiddles with his wedding ring …. “…. for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee” Victor continues …. Phyllis continues to badger Billy. He won’t live in the past. Sage’s death taught him the right here, right now – what’s in front of me – what I can touch – what I can feel ~kiss~ Responding briefly, then backing away, Phyllis grabs her purse and exits.
Next: Vikki shouts at Nikki – You pretend like you don’t know what’s going on – but you know what’s going on! Why did you give up that vote? … Max is a kid – what you’re accusing him of is the type of thing that can wreck a marriage, Lily tells Abby – are you willing to risk that? Meanwhile, Max sneaks into what looks like the club’s surveillance room.