No, Cane has no problem going to Tokyo tomorrow. Vikki thanks him for being a team player. Now alone with Billy, Vikki wonders if he’d really have taken Cane’s place. A message (to both) from Johnny’s school interrupts.
Still at the ranch, Lauren snivels about not saying ‘I love you’ when last speaking to Scotty. She then gets a call – I need to know that my son’s alive – send me a picture NOW. They hung up! she updates looking shell-shocked.
Lauren wishes she hadn’t listened to Victor – she’ll go get the ransom from Eric! Her phone then beeps – a photo of Scotty holding today’s newspaper. As the Baldwins hug, Victor answers Lauren’s phone – this is Victor Newman – from now on we do things MY way.
Lily talks about people belonging together (nudging Jill to take Collin back) Leaving, she wonders if Jill has a message for him. Yes, tell him to get on with his life.
The appraiser declares the ring a rare treasure (the designer didn’t make many) As Collin asks for a price, the appraiser takes the ring as Cane comes home. That was my real estate agent, Collin lies – it’s time I moved on. Cane’s not buying it.
At CL’s, Vikki and Billy ask Johnny why he pushed a girl in his class. Because she tried to kiss me, he giggles (and his parents don’t seem so upset anymore)
Lecturing Johnny, Vikki points out that Claire G might not feel the same way as Johnny. He shouldn’t have pushed her. Billy tells Johnny that one day he’ll appreciate a strong woman who goes after what she wants.
Cane comes home to drop the bomb on Lily – he’s going to Tokyo tomorrow. Come with me. Lily’s tempted – but has interviews and a photo-shoot with Jordan. I’ll miss you ~kiss~
Back at the ranch, Lauren wants to wire the money (not have it delivered) Victor has an associate in Syria on standby. The time for debate is over – are you in or out?
At CL’s, Vikki and Billy oversee Johnny apologize to Claire. As the kids go to draw on the patio, Claire’s Mom is understanding – her daughter shouldn’t have kissed Johnny. Some boys never learn, Vikki takes a not so subtle dig at Billy.
Lily comes out in lingerie – there’s an issue with Cane’s passport. You’re going to be tied up in customs for a very long time ~kiss~
Ester sorts the mail to remove anything that might upset Jill – but screams when coming across an envelope addressed to Jill – it’s from Mrs C!
Offered tea and support, Lauren’s sorry she lashed out earlier (after barging in asking for 10 million dollars) Now Victor could be in danger. Nikki knows what Lauren’s going through. Vikki was kidnapped years ago (over Billy’s gambling debt) She knows how hard the waiting is. Scotty will be OK.
At the office, Victor tells Mike that he trusts his guy implicitly; he’s with the police. No, it’s not Paul but someone who knows Scott. How does he know Scott? Mike’s puzzled. He’s family, Kevin walks into Victor’s office on cue.
Hand in hand, Johnny and Claire bring in their drawings (holding hands and friends again) Sending them off to show Claire’s Mom, Vikki and Billy wish all problems could be solved with cookies and crayons.