Still driving, Sharon tells Alice that Cassie is our ‘touchstone’ – she’d be proud of the decision you made today. Sharon feels lucky to have a second chance (with Mariah) and wants the same for Alice. She’s giving her a head start. Where will I go? Alice looks uncertain. Just away – as far as possible to make a fresh start. Channel your skills in a healthier direction – get a legit job. But Alice ‘invested so much’ in her girls. Those girls are victims – do you really want to risk your freedom to continue this life? Sharon tries to talk sense into Alice.
Bumping into Kevin in the restaurant, Nick apologizes for showing up at Chloe’s funeral. Oh, THAT’S what your sorry for? Kevin thinks Nick should feel worse about driving Chloe to commit suicide. Do you have any REAL regret? You just walk away and never accept consequences for your actions. We’re done, Nick exits.
It wasn’t Graham’s idea to sell your company and leave all your money to him? Jack prods. When Gloria shows Nikki in, Dina claims she’s just leaving. Jack stands by Nikki’s side ‘100%’ (literally and figuratively) as she thanks Dina for the photos that will grace their Christmas cards this year – and warns her not to interfere in their relationship. That’s not a threat, it’s a promise, Nikki smiles sweetly.
Alice is about to wheel her luggage out the front door when Zack calls. She blathers on about being kidnapped and forced to call Leon and get Crystal. Oh, Zack thought Alice had stabbed them in the back. No – and Crystal won’t say anything. How did you know I was here? Alice is then directed to look at a camera in the livingroom. Where are you going? Zack asks. Alice was hoping for a few days off. Of course, the girls adore you, Zack’s left something for Alice outside. Consider this a paid vacation. On the bench outside, Alice finds an envelope and promises Zack she’ll be back after a few days – the girls are my life.
Summoned over by Sharon, Paul’s informed that Crystal’s upstairs having a shower. Bringing in a tray of food, Mariah takes Sharon aside to ask why she called Paul. This is a police matter, Sharon worries about the other girls. Tessa leads Crystal over to Paul, He gently suggests that they work together as a team to put these people in prison. Who’s in charge of the sex ring?
Crystal only met the boss once, briefly. She’s not sure how many girls are working for him. The only one she got to know is Natalia. Sharon steps in with info that there’s a woman who takes care of the girls. As police kick in the door and enter Alice’s house, Paul’s stunned to hear that Alice Johnson is involved. You can trust me, Paul assures Crystal – that makes what I’m about to say more difficult.
Jack hands Nikki water – you must be thirsty after that takedown of my Mother. Mother’s worry about their kids – no, Nikki’s not defending Dina – she pities her. She traded watching her children grow up to pursue her own happiness. Jack concludes sadly that here Dina is, back in GC, trying to regain what she lost. He vows to protect Nikki from whatever hell Victor rains down on her. Don’t, Nikki surprises him by saying.
In the gym, Victor congratulates Nick on his successful trip to Michigan but warns him to pay attention to detail. You have a lot on your plate. Nick’s got it – no advice needed. None given. Victor goes on to say that success or failure; it’s all on Nick’s shoulders. But you won’t admit to having regrets – regardless of how costly. What did you just say to me? Nick’s puzzled. The smallest thing falls through the cracks and you could lose everything, Victor warns before sauntering off.
Nikki reminds Jack of how weak she once was; through her addiction and alcoholism – she no longer needs protection from Victor. You’ve officially gotten your mojo back, Jack quips with a chuckle. He loves this strong, confident Nikki – but – Victor will want revenge. And we must both be prepared.