Returning to Ashland’s suite, Vikki reports that things with her family went as she expected. They have no respect for me. Ashland doesn’t think it’s over – Victor won’t give up without a fight. We have to be prepared.
Responding to his ‘urgent’ message, Sally rushes into Adam’s office. He tells her that Vikki just called an emergency meeting to declare her undying love for that creep. We’re getting exactly what we want. Did Victor lose it? It was beautiful, Adam wishes Sally had been there to see it.
Thanking Noah for including her, Ally says her goodbyes and leaves. Nick appears to greet the lovebirds. They thank him for the trip and give him a beret. After the kids all leave, Nick shocks Sharon with the news that Vikki’s taking Ashland back.
Vikki wants to leave right away. Yes, she’s sure – and excited to start over with nobody looking over our shoulders. Where to? Ashland asks. Vikki suggests they create their own empire in New York. There’s just one thing she has to take care of before they go.
Vikki gathered the family for a bizarre, reverse intervention, Nick tells Sharon that his sister’s resuming her addiction. Ashland’s brainwashed her. She’s walking away from her CEO job.
Back at Newman Media, Adam’s feeling so lucky he should buy a lottery ticket. Sally can’t believe Vikki quit her job. Who’s in charge now? Adam has no clue. He’ll just sit back and see how it plays out.
Vikki’s at Chancellor to tell Billy that she’s moving away. Congrats – you were right about me needing to get out from under my Father’s thumb. Talk to me, what’s going on? Billy asks.
Still in the office, Victor vows there’s nowhere that bastard can hide. He’s playing on Vikki’s insecurities, Nikki fumes. I put her in charge of my legacy, Victor’s pissed. But no, he will NOT let Ashland convince Vikki to completely cut her family out of her life!
Upstairs, in their apartment, Tessa will miss Mariah spoiling her when she goes on tour. We’ll find ways to stay connected – Mariah will visit when she can. We have so much to look forward to – like adopting a little person. I love you, Tessa tears up.
Sharon’s advice to Nick is to accept Vikki’s decision – don’t talk badly about Ashland in front of her. Just promise her you’ll be there for her no matter what. And, if it all goes bad, she shouldn’t feel embarrassed about coming to you.
Billy knows Vikki must have some reason for uprooting her life and since they’re raising kids together he has a vested interest. What did your Dad do this time? Vikki’s tired of him running her life. Billy applauds her breaking free of her Dad – but if it involves Ashland, we have a serious problem.
‘Victor, I’ve been expecting you’, Ashland opens his door. You think you’re gonna walk away with everything you want?! Victor growls. Think again!!