Nick’s got this covered – Christian’s his 4th kid after all. After Vikki leaves, Nick mutters; Newman forever.
In Victor’s office, Abby’s of course happy for Nick – but agrees with Hilary (how did Sharon not know the baby wasn’t hers?) How do we put an end to this scandal? she frets. Looking at a framed photo of Adam, Victor realizes that with the story out, he can no longer take the high road.
Does Sharon McAvoy belong behind bars or back in her old room at Fairview? Hilary asks the camera. Signing off, she can’t wait for the viewers’ response. Mariah has a response – did Patty Williams also mention that Sharon was drugged!? This is tearing her apart! Sharon has been …. I won’t talk to you anymore, Mariah walks off. How long have YOU known the truth? Hilary wonders. Devon arrives to agree that Mariah’s right – and he thought Hilary agreed to hold off until she had a credible source. I do – I’m looking at her, Hilary sneers at Mariah.
Hilary wants Mariah on camera right now – to give the story as only she can. You had no problem taking my seat yesterday. You were nowhere to be found, Devon and Mariah point out. Telling Hilary not to be rude, Devon takes her aside for a scolding. He then gets a call from Victor – who threatens to file another lawsuit if his son and grandson aren’t kept out of this. He then throws Sharon under the bus – she’s fair game – she brought this on herself.
Noah and Summer arrive with toys and balloons for Christian (who’s sleeping in the playpen) Nick’s then updated that GC Buzz has published the story. Summer wonders what role Mariah played in this and is irritated when Noah defends his Mom (Sharon did the same thing with me! she reminds) That’s enough, Nick tends to a crying Christian.
Lily’s summoned Vikki and Billy to Brash n Sassy to ask that they talk to Cane – tell him he’s not indispensable. I founded BnS, Vikki reminds. You won’t have to see me every day, Billy chimes in. OK, fine – Cane leaves saying ‘don’t let me down’. That leaves Billy to let it slip to Vikki that he asked Travis if he’s the marrying kind.
OK, Billy shouldn’t have talked behind Vikki’s back. How’s Nick? He’s really happy to have Christian back. It’s a miracle they agree. Billy’s surprised Victor hasn’t gone after GC Buzz. Now it’s back to Travis – what exactly did Billy say to him? That the Newman’s stick together. It doesn’t seem like Travis is in any hurry to become part of the tribe. Claiming to be FINE with that, Vikki marches out.
At NE, Travis tells Abby that the Newman’s can’t have it both ways – using their celebrity when it suits them and crying foul when their privacy’s invaded. My brother just found out his son’s alive, Abby points out. Coming out to hear Travis empathize with Dylan, Victor says it’s none of his business – you’re not a Newman.
At the club, Ashley and Michelle toast – to good friends. As they catch up, Ashley notices she’s not wearing a wedding ring. Michelle’s divorcing and excited about her new life. Ashley wonders if Michelle’s there to see Travis – he’s in love and living with Vikki Newman. Michelle’s here to see Ashley, not Travis.
Hilary can’t believe Devon caved to Victor – again (we can run the story only if we protect Nick) Devon’s saving them from another lawsuit. And Paul sure won’t appreciate Hilary interviewing his sick sister. No, Victor didn’t say we had to retract the story. Good, it’ll launch GC Buzz, Hilary babbles excitedly until Devon shuts her up with a kiss – downpayment for her raise.
Hilary apologizes to Mariah – she came on too strong and respects Mariah defending her Mom. What’s the catch? Mariah asks. No catch but Hilary’s going ahead with the story. If you really want to protect your Mom, go on camera and tell your story. No, Mariah heads off to HR to quit. Devon wants her to stay – for his sake.
Victor looks down at Christian – he’s where he belongs. When Noah defends his Mom, Victor thinks Sharon’s only regret is that she got caught. The lies are behind us. Noah objects – look at all the lies YOU’VE told! When you’re a Father you’ll understand. Victor promised Nikki he wouldn’t go after Sharon but now that it’s in the open, she’ll have to deal with the consequences. Without further word, Noah and Summer leave.
Joining Ashley at the club, Abby updates on Nick/Christian. And spotting Travis arrive adds that he and Vikki are about to crash and burn if Victor has his say.
Got your message, Travis joins Vikki at her table – why didn’t she tell him about Nick and the baby? It’s a family thing, Vikki’s still pissed that he investigated the family instead of trying to be part of it. She feels Travis is no better than Billy – at least he doesn’t blame his mistakes on other people. Of course Billy’s listening.
You were trying to distance yourself from your Father, Travis reminds ‘Tori’. He didn’t care that she was a Newman. Why did you accept my Father’s job? Vikki wished he’d stayed that ‘average guy’. It’s not my fault I’m a Newman. It’s not my fault I’m not. And Travis won’t live his life in another man’s shadow; not Billy’s, not Victor’s. After he leaves, Billy emerges.
Cane in a hospital bed admires a card the kids made for him; ‘we kneed you’ (ha ha) We have amazing kids, Lily agrees – and appreciates Billy and Vikki talking Cane into having surgery. The doctor and nurses arrive – ready? Love you, Cane tells Lily as he’s wheeled out.