The party’s in full swing when Noah shakes Victor’s hand. Abby arrives to be greeted by Zack (who’s so proud of her) None of this would have happened without you, she smiles. Neil appears to whisk Abby off to chat briefly with Victor and Vikki – then for family photos (which Reed’s just in time for) When Mattie goes to get a soda, Vikki’s surprised her parents let her come. Neil then struggles to pose the Newman family then goes to chat with Mattie.
Cane updates Lily that Juliet’s Father didn’t react to her death and doesn’t want to know how the baby is. He didn’t even ask about funeral arrangements. Cane suddenly realizes he’s all his son has in the world.
Cane’s got insurance paperwork to fill out. The name on the birth certificate is blank. No, he and Juliet never settled on a name. How about Sam? a tribute to your sister, Samantha, Lily’s suggestion is approved. The baby’s innocent – and Lily suddenly has a feeling that Juliet’s watching over him – you two aren’t alone.
Neil greets Ashley and Dina. After an awkward moment when Neil mentions the night she won her award, Ashley gushes about his new look and telling him he’s looking, good, accepts his invitation to go out for a drink sometime soon. Neil then goes over to oversee Abby’s solo shots.
Noah informs Victor that his Dad pulled the plug on Underground. I don’t even have a job now, he whines. Victor suggests he look at this as an opportunity – and asks him to manage Top of the Tower. Noah politely declines and goes to join Tessa.
Abby unconvincingly reassures Vikki that things will turn around for her soon then leaves her to the photographer while she chats with Zack (who stares at Scott over Abby’s shoulder) Victor then steps to the mic – to announce why he’s gathered them all here tonight. Abby looks so happy she might pee.
Lily brings Cane a coffee and muffin. He thanks her for staying. She thinks it time she heads home but sits for a moment to declare him a wonderful Father – that boy’s lucky to have you.
His family gathered behind him, Victor tells the crowd about Abby coming to him with her idea for the dating app. The future of Nemwan begins tonight; I’ve assigned my daughter Victoria as COO of Newman Enterprises; my right hand, second in command – she’ll also continue to run Brash n Sassy. You’re all here to welcome Victoria back to the fold of Newman Enterprises. Abby couldn’t look more stunned and hurt as Vikki announces that she’ll make the most of this opportunity.
Abby runs away – to Scott – my Father lied about this evening, about everything, she’s in tears. What just happened? Zack comes over to ask her to stay. While Scott goes off for ‘clarification’, Zack convinces Abby to stay – Victor just bailed Vikki out to save face – don’t give her the satisfaction of slinking off. Go congratulate her. Across the room, Vikki expects a detailed report of Scott’s job description on her desk. Victor introduces Tessa – as Sharon and Crystal make a quiet arrival.