Cuddling on the couch, Victor and Nikki count their blessings – all is well with the children and grandchildren. The only dark cloud is what’s going on with Sharon (and Nick’s involvement) Victor’s New Year’s resolution is to see it resolved.
Of course Sharon’s OK with Mariah going to Society to ring in the new year with Tessa. Hearing that Faith’s not interested in partying, she decides they’ll all go to Society.
Joining Mike and Lauren in the jazz lounge, Chris would LOVE to ring in the new year with them (since Danny’s snowbound in Canada) Their joy is short-lived, however, when Phyllis arrives to glare at them (flanked by her kids who look almost as hostile)
With Alan also unable to return due to bad weather, a well-dressed Jack and Diane convince Traci to come out with them.
Ian watches from outside as Abby tells Tessa what a great job she’s doing. Touching briefly on Sharon’s situation, both hope for a boring 2025.
Claire tells Ester that she’s looking forward to spending New Year’s with her new family – she can’t wait to see what 2025 brings. Jordan eavesdrops on the patio.
In the jazz lounge, the Baldwins, the Abbott trio and Chris animatedly update one another on their families (Ashley’s in Paris, Kyle’s home because Harrison has a cold) Mike won’t let Phyllis’ anger ruin this evening, the one year anniversary of him and Lauren renewing their vows.
Phyllis doesn’t understand how Mike can be doing this – there’s a special place in hell for someone like him. At her kids’ urging, she agrees to put Chris and the Baldwins off her radar for the rest of the night – not one more word about them (but she again looks over)
After Devon follows Abby back to the kitchen, Tessa gets a call from Mariah updating that Sharon and Faith will be coming to Society too. Hi, remember me? Ian then comes in to ask with enthusiasm.
Ester tells Claire that she and her gentleman-friend are going to party tonight like it’s 1999. After Claire leaves with her boxed treats, Jordan smirks at Ian’s message – time for action – Society, 30 minutes.
When Nick drops by Sharon’s, he agrees to join them for New Years and relays good news – the police are officially reopening the investigation into Heather’s murder.