Remaining seated, Victor seems unconcerned that Ian’s aiming a gun at him. Mike warns that he’s running out of options. Once that gun goes off, security will come flying through the door, Nick adds. The security guy, Victor’s ‘attack dog’ is quickly knocked out – by his own gun no less.
Nick blows his top – demanding to know where Tessa and Aria are. Ian’s indignant – he didn’t bust into the Newman ranch, he was dragged here! He came to GC to make amends. You all refused to accept that I’m a changed man, he tears up. You’ve driven me to this. There’s no way out for you, Victor wants to make a deal. Ian orders him to summon the whole family (or he’ll shoot Nick right now)
Mike tries to reason with Ian – why throw away your freedom? Ian will purge the world of the Newman clan but is willing to let Baldwin go. Mike refuses – everything he knows about family he’s learned from Victor – I’m not going anywhere. Your choice, Ian shrugs. Mike still believes he can bring a peaceful end to this.
Ian again orders the ‘old man’ to call the family. Don’t do it Dad. Victor obediently gets on his phone. His first call is to Adam – it’s an emergency, come to the ranch. Let’s get this party started – Nicole – it’s Ian (he calls out) I don’t want you to miss a moment of what’s going to happen to your family.
Despite going up to bed ages ago, Nikki, Claire and Vikki come down together fully dressed. What the hell are you doing here? Nikki sputters. The three ladies flock around Victor (who still hasn’t moved from his chair) Call Abby, the ‘sassy’ one, Ian orders – no heroics. Victor complies – sweetheart, this is your father – come to the ranch – it’s an emergency.
Vikki takes her turn being ‘feisty’. Ian’s saving mankind from ‘the Newman cesspool’. Nicole – you will ‘go last’, he decides – after watching everyone you love die, one by one. He means it, Victor confirms.
Vikki wants Claire to be released. No – he won’t let ‘the traitorous niece’ go. What he had with Jordan was real – she was strong and vital; I fell in love with her. Jordan did NOT kill herself, he argues – she’d never leave me. There will be justice for Jordan!!
‘Misdeeds’? in disbelief, Nikki lists Jordan’s crimes. Ian always felt safe in her arms. My Aunt didn’t love you, the ‘pretty’ niece weighs in – the only emotion Jordan felt was hatred. She’s not capable of love. She said you abandoned her. Ian then blames her for Jordan’s death.
Adam joins the party. You son of a bitch. Is that any way to talk to your old partner in crime? Ian orders him to join the others. Adam obeys. With Victor still seated, it looks like the Newmans are posing for a family portrait.
All refuse to leave Victor – it’s all of us or none of us – we don’t sacrifice family to save ourselves. Ian hoped to make a family with Jordan, Mariah and Claire. It’s time for justice. You’re too pragmatic for this, Adam asks Ian to name his price. Big talk – you’re just Dad’s lackey. Ian mocks him – then everyone else. Victor finally stands to wag his finger – you won’t get out of here alive. Ian knows that – neither will you.
Victor wants to make a deal – you can have a fortune. Money means nothing to Ian. My life for their freedom. Everyone again sputters objections. Still trying to make a deal, Victor’s shot in the abdomen.
Put that phone down, Ian orders. Victor pounces on Ian. The gun goes off. Now Ian’s been shot in the stomach too. Both old men roll around on the sofa. Nick takes the gun and sits Ian down while Mike calls 911. Hang in there Dad. Did I get the Sonofabitch? You saved us all, Adam tells him.
The ambulance will be here soon. Don’t be scared, Victor murmurs as he starts to doze off. You’re so beautiful, he whispers to Nikki. I love you, she caresses his cheek. I gotta lay down, Ian complains. Nick won’t allow it – the ambulance is on its way. I won’t kill you but it’d be ‘cool’ to watch you die.