Jack’s promoting and moving Phyllis to New York and that’s final. We shouldn’t be around each other. You can’t resist me, Phyllis goads him. Admit it and I’ll be on the next flight to New York, she challenges. Jack won’t admit it (because it’s not true) OK, then Phyllis isn’t going anywhere.
In the near-emptied nursery, Sharon expresses her love for Sully – those feelings didn’t end when she found out he wasn’t hers. Didn’t you think about what it’d mean to Sage and Dad? Noah gently asks how Sharon could watch them grieve losing Christian. Lying was hard for Sharon – she knew it’d come out at some point – and is relieved – even though Noah must hate her now. No, Noah will always love his Mother. Sharon’s leaving – it’s best for Christian and Nick. She insists on taking the box of baby stuff to Nick’s herself. She won’t hide – not from anyone.
At GC Buzz, Devon again tries to coerce Mariah into being Hilary’s watchdog. IF Mariah stays, she won’t watch her Mom be sacrificed for ratings. Devon will make sure Sharon doesn’t look like a villain. We can achieve good stories AND good ratings, he’s sure (with Mariah’s help) Didn’t you quit? Hilary appears to ask. Change of plans, Mariah replies.
Nick’s brought down a box of stuff he saved after Christian ‘died’; a toy that was once his – a stuffed bunny Sage bought. Christian in his arms, Nick answers the door – Sharon.
Over wine, Billy knows what Travis is up against – Vikki’s weird loyalty to her Father. Travis deserves a second chance. He gave up the simple life he enjoyed for YOU. The kids like him (and he’s good with them) I acted like a jerk, Vikki sighs – then borrows the two headed coin. Travis deserves a second chance, Billy repeats. Across town, Travis is in bed with Michelle.
Sharon brought some of Christian’s things. Nick asks Chelsea not to go and makes it clear that he doesn’t want Sharon or her baby things there. Sharon pulls out his favourite Bunny – then sees there’s a new one on the sofa. Dylan’s been planning this birthday party for a while now …. It’s November – Christian was born in October, Nick reminds. Sully never existed. He did, Sharon cries – and I love him.
Devon leaves Mariah to convince Hilary that she wants to stay – and to help tell her Mom’s story responsibly. OK, but Hilary needs to see a change in attitude. Now go get my coffee and dry cleaning. Chop chop. After Mariah scurries off, Hilary scowls at Devon – this was your doing.
I just thought we could celebrate a child we both love, Sharon implores. You need to go home, Nick opens his front door. It wasn’t easy coming here, Sharon begs him to think about the party – a first step towards healing. You have to let him go and move on, Nick’s firm. He’ll miss us, Sharon offers weepy apologies. Stop apologizing, it’s too late, Nick closes the door (on the sofa, Chelsea looks upset)
In Michelle’s bed, Travis suddenly realizes he should go. Regrets already? Travis is sorry – he was mad and drunk. This was a … Don’t say it was a mistake – Michelle understands and doesn’t want to mess things up between Travis and Vikki.
This isn’t open for debate – you work for ME! Jack’s had enough of being played. He won’t forgive Phyllis sleeping with his brother. I don’t want you near me. What the hell are you fighting for anyway!?
I have work to do, Jack yanks the office door open. Phyllis sits – she’s not taking the promotion and will continue her crappy job in her crappy office. If Jack doesn’t like it he can fire her – but she’ll take half of Jabot.