Over drinks, Jack remembers Traci marrying Brad (twice) Steve and Danny. Oh how they miss their Dad. You stepped right into John Abbott’s shoes, Traci’s proud of her brother – and Jack loves seeing his sister so happy. Kyle joins them to explain that Sharon and Phyllis were being held captive together – the police are investigating. Traci hopes they catch the monster responsible. Kyle then notices his Aunt’s engagement ring.
With the usual silver-domed dinner plates in front of them, Chelsea doesn’t think they’re moving too fast. Adam feels like a kid again – you still do that to me. Happy to be making memories together, Chelsea lifts the domes to reveal Quiche Lorraine. Adam declares it too beautiful to eat (then promptly digs in)
Nick gets the sense that Sharon wishes something would happen between them. Like when? Like when we say good bye. Sharon doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Nick thinks she does. Sharon admits that she’s sometimes lonely and misses what they had. You’ve been there for me – give me tough love when I need it. Of course, she’s thought about trying again – but it’s not like I fantasize about it or anything, she lies. Can you look me in the eye and say you’ve never thought about it?
Of course Nick’s thought about it – thought about ‘leaning in’ – but then he remembers how badly he hurt Sharon and is happy they’re such good friends. You’re my best friend, Sharon agrees. Nick fears he’d mess things up. I’ll always be there for you – that will never change, he vows.
After one of the best meals Adam’s ever had, he says that Connor’s at the main house – he’ll be gaming with Johnny all night. Both are suddenly uncomfortable. Chelsea’s nervous and wants to get it right this time. And here’s more domed plates – she baked a cake (the best Adam’s ever had)
Over dinner, Traci talks about the weird ‘alerts’ on Alan’s phone – security breach at the clinic etc. That’s odd, Kyle recalls Summer telling him that Sharon and Phyllis were being held captive at a clinic.
It’s an abandoned clinic on the outskirts of town – Kyle doesn’t see how it would be connected to Alan. Traci worries that whoever kidnapped Sharon and Phyllis might be targeting him. The subject is quickly changed to the wedding. She’ll tell Ashley in person when they get to Paris. Jack’s sure she’ll approve – you just savour the moment.
You nailed it, Adam and Chelsea laugh and smear icing on each other’s faces. They decide to trust their instincts and go with the flow. Baltimore wasn’t a mistake. Chelsea doesn’t need perfect, she just wants real. They finally share a steamy kiss and hit the bed. Yes, she’s ready for this.
Back on the topic of London, Sharon comments that the kids will be disappointed if Nick doesn’t go. Is there nothing I can say to change your mind? Nick promises to give it more thought. Summer then rushes in – it’s Mom! (she’s worried about the way Phyllis has been acting since the whole ‘ordeal’)
Snuggling in bed, Adam and Chelsea have the rest of the night to enjoy ~kiss~
Summer shares her concern that her Mom’s ‘off’ and acting erratic – scattered. She was drugged, Sharon thinks Phyllis may need to see a doctor (which is ironic considering she didn’t see a doctor after being drugged with PCP and technically, albeit briefly ‘dying’ in Phyllis’ arms) Please come with me to check on her, Summer implores. Nick tells Sharon that he’ll think about it. Go see Phyllis – let me know if there’s anything I can do, Sharon’s left looking annoyed.
As the Abbotts joke about the renos being done at the house, Traci excuses herself to answer Alan’s call. She soon returns to say that her head’s spinning – Alan’s at the airport and just bought the last ticket on the last flight to Paris tonight – she’s to meet him in a couple of days. He says he needs some time – he’s preparing a big surprise for me. Forcing a smile, Traci looks worried.
Next Week: Hmmm – that makes it sound like you and Dumas have a history I don’t know about, Mike says. Yes, we do, Victor admits… I can’t let my kids see me like this, Phyllis is in distress in the park. How can I help? Billy asks. Phyllis has an idea of how he can help … In tears, Traci tells Jack – it’s Alan – I’m not sure he is who he says he is!