Adam asks how things are going at Newman Media and isn’t surprised to hear that Nick’s a nurturing and supporting boss. Are we done here? Sally asks impatiently. No, Adam ‘needs’ to say more.
Reminded that Summer’s the one who encouraged Kyle to reconnect with his Mother. She’s only tolerating Diane for his sake, Nikki’s sure. She’ll show her true colours soon.
She’s all yours, Jack goes off for a meeting. Diane’s ‘over the moon’ to hear that Kyle’s planning a surprise wedding. It’l be so special. When Summer and Phyllis arrive, Diane compliments Phyllis on her dress. It’s Marchetti, Phyllis forces a fake smile.
After Faith leaves to say goodbye to Noah, Sharon and Nick chat until he’s summoned by his Father. When Mariah and Tessa come in pouting, Sharon asks what’s wrong?
Mariah and Tessa tell Sharon that they were turned down by a private adoption attorney – because they were open and honest about their past; including their criminal records.
Nikki doesn’t want Victor to get his hopes up about Adam – he’s incapable of being a meaningful member of this family. Victor won’t give up – he’s my son.
Adam tells Sally that he’s Jabot’s co-CEO. She wonders how he’ll have time to destroy his Father.
You and Diane seemed conspiratorial, Summer questions Kyle. She’s just happy to get her life back. After they leave for a conference call, Phyllis tells Diane that her life is up for public consumption today. Oh, you haven’t seen it?
Mariah committed a lot of robberies and Tessa was linked to a sex trafficking case. Outraged, Sharon hopes they aren’t giving up.
Phyllis tells Diane that Talia did a ‘deep dive’ on her life. She’s not a gossip – she’s an investigative journalist. Everyone will know that you’re the most hated woman in GC. That must disturb you, Phyllis leaves Diane to read the title of Talia’s story.
Reading a bit of Talia’s article on Diane, an excited Nikki goes to call her. Nick arrives to speak to his Father. He asks how Sally’s doing at Newman Media and is unhappy that she wasn’t able to convince Adam to stay.
Chloe accused me of trying to mess with your head; Chloe was adamant that I tell you we don’t have a future, Adam explains. But, he’s not there to hurt Sally – he’s there to apologize.
Sharon knows Mariah and Tessa will be great parents; you aren’t quitters. Your pasts will make you better parents. She ends her speech with a group hug.
Phyllis catches Diane reading on her phone. Juicy, isn’t it? This is the first in a series of articles on you.
Traci sends Jack a link – thought you should know about this. He fumes as he reads.
Adam didn’t just walk away from the family and company – he walked away from Sally. Nick thinks she’s doing a great job. She’s not capable and is behind Summer going to Europe; Victor wants Nick to fire her.
Adam didn’t want Sally to be collateral damage in his war – but now there is no war. I should have trusted in us. You saw through my lies – thsi apology comes from the heart. Is there any way you can forgive me?