Devon only wants to guarantee that he’s always there for Dominic if needed. Abby allows us to be part of his life, Mariah reminds. Allowed – we brought him into this world. Mariah explains that she’s come to terms with the fact that her Bowie is their Dom. Chance isn’t fully present – those are HIS words, Devon adds. If there’s another way he’d love to hear it – things will get ugly if this goes to court.
Ta da! My album’s ready to go out to the masses, Tessa thanks Noah for the beautiful album cover. You made it easy, he smiles. As if sensing something, Sharon comes over to stick her nose in. Coming back inside, Sharon looks troubled. Nick and Rey are puzzled when she goes off to do some restocking.
Amanda is definitely in the mood for a drink. Phyllis wants a girls weekend. No, not skiing. Go do that with someone else. I’m afraid I’m going to spin out of control (without Summer and Nick) Jack’s ‘radio silent’ – Lauren was the one to tell me he’s in Milan. Phyllis needs to find ways to fill her time. I’ll start creating chaos, she worries.
As Chance continues to watch Don on the monitor, Abby sounds desperate as she reminds Chance that he told her there’s nothing to worry about. He wants it to work but can’t make it. He loves her undying faith – but he can’t bond with Dominic. I don’t even have a photo of him on my phone. I love that little boy but it’s not enough. I can’t build the same connection he has with Devon. Doesn’t Dom deserve that?
Now alone at the penthouse, Devon mopes over Dom’s framed baby footprints.
Tessa has no updates on the adoption process but thinks it time she and Mariah made a forever commitment to one another. Mariah arrives from having a ‘difficult conversation’ to ask to speak to Tessa alone. As the girls chat in the corner, Sharon comes out to ask Noah if he’s alright. Yes, why wouldn’t I be? It’s painfully obvious that he’s still in love with Tessa.
Everything’s fine, Noah assures his Mom with a quick kiss. Nick frowns in puzzlement as his son makes a quick exit.
Ashland’s back to say that Ted won’t relocate if the package isn’t exceptional. Vikki wonders if he’d be interested in doing some consulting. Despite Nikki’s concerns, the Locke’s believe they’re ‘totally in synch’.
Phyllis gets a call from Summer – who’s talking a mile a minute. You have an offer for me? To work at Marchetti? What kind of offer? Phyllis is interested.
Amanda comes home to find Devon processing what Mariah said – she doesn’t think I should take Abby and Chance to court. It’s going to affect a lot of people if he follows through with this. You can’t go wrong if you follow your heart, Amanda gives him a kiss and a hug.
Abby knows that Chance is feeling insecure – but you’ll get over it. Chance asks her to listen for Dom’s sake – he’s scared that his son’s missing out because of my confusion compared with Devon’s certainty. He and Dominic deserve more than that. They’re blood. Is it right for us to stand in the way of that? A tear rolls down Abby’s cheek.