Billy appears again with his flashlight. Reed! he calls out as he makes his way towards the office (where the kids lay low coughing and hoping for rescue)
Jordan scoffs at Hilary and her ego. I deserve better, no – I demand better, she makes it clear that she will NOT be his ‘back up plan’. You hooked up with your blind husband’s Father, Jordan can’t believe Hilary’s audacity. How can you be so self confident and so insecure at the same time? As he’s about to leave, Hilary grabs Jordan’s arm – we’re not done until I say so! Nothing is real about you, Jordan sneers. You’re a joke; all hair spray and nail tips. When she tosses her drink in his face, Jordan merely smiles – have a good evening, he saunters out, leaving Hilary practically vibrating with anger.
Reed!! Mattie!! Charlie!! Billy’s now outside the office. Breaking through the door he finds the kids coughing and barely conscious.
Tessa admits the kiss was wonderful – but it’s too complicated. The moment was perfect but it’s passed. Tessa loves her best friend, as a friend. She doesn’t want to hurt Mariah. No, this isn’t about Noah – it’s about Tessa’s past (which she won’t talk about) This is how it has to be right now. Mariah’s frustrated and angry – she can’t pretend anymore. I want you in my life too – but not like this. Both are crying as Mariah storms out.
Outside Underground, Cane leaves an urgent ‘call me’ message for Lily. Inside, Billy sends the kids out – I’ll be right behind you. Cane’s relieved when the kids come out to hug him – which one of these firefighters rescued you? Billy Abbott did!? Where is he? He said he was right behind me, Reed replies weakly. Billy’s still crouched inside when Underground partially explodes.
Next: Don’t worry Dad. I won’t be coming to you for any help, Nick says. Victor rants – you won’t get a dime from me! I don’t care how low you sink! …. You’ll have to physically restrain me! Jack barks at a firefighter (Phyllis at his side) – you won’t keep me away from my family! Inside, Billy lays motionless in Underground’s office.