Devon’s now in bed with Hilary. We both know how bad this is and she knows he’s trying to protect her. Devon doesn’t remember not loving Hilary. When she looks at Devon, he thinks of 7 layer bars that Devon’s grandmother taught him to make. He remembers Hilary teaching him about the constellation; dancing under the stars. I want a big service – a celebration, nothing sad and depressing, Hilary wants everyone to wear hats like a royal wedding. After, I need you to move on. Find an amazing woman and have kids. Your dreams can’t end with me.
When Mariah gets in her car, Tessa notes that she didn’t bring luggage. In tears, Mariah explains that she’s now come to understand family (and why Tessa need to find her sister) I have the greatest Mom in the world, a sister and little brother – friends, like Devon. Hilary asked me to look after him and the show. Mariah’s not giving up – we can text and write until you and Crystal come back. Tessa wouldn’t risk Mariah’s safety – she’d die if anything happened to her. Open your beautiful heart to someone worthy. Mariah gives Tessa her journal – remember how much you mean to me. After a brief, weepy kiss, Mariah gets out of the car.
When Nick scolds Billy for the way he’s behaving, Summer defends him as a great CEO. And as a human being? Nick heard about the gambling – it affects my kid. She’s a grown woman, not a 12-year-old, Billy scoffs – ‘big guy’s getting territorial’. You’re not worth the Abbott name, Nick finally triggers Billy into lunging. Pulled apart by Lauren, Summer and Phyllis, Nick warns Billy – you don’t want me for an enemy.
As Devon cradles her in bed, Hilary asks him to take care of Shawna; she’ll need you. Devon will be there for her – and will love Hilary forever. Maybe I did something right, Hilary cries over a montage of their happy times – then quietly slips away in his arms, a devastated Devon sobbing into her hair.
Next week: The best way to get over someone is to get under someone new, Summer flirts with Billy …. Oh, what a coincidence, Paul finds Vikki, Phyllis, Sharon and Nikki on the patio …. At HWG, Devon watches Mariah’s solo show; Hilary would want us to keep buzzing. So I will. Good night Hilary – goodbye, she sadly concludes. The show over, Mariah’s surprised to see Tessa smiling at her from across the rooftop … Please don’t tell me you think that I…. did it on purpose? Devon finishes Lily’s sentence.