Vikki’s been cheated on many times – she thought Travis was different; better. I let my guard down – trusted you. No more apologies.
Nick beats himself up for not being with Christian – I should have gotten his medical history. Sage would have known to do that – her instincts were amazing. Victor disagrees – Noah, Summer and Faith are happy and healthy. Nick’s not sure he can raise Christian alone. We Newmans are strong – we fight enemies together, Victor asserts. Faith arrives to relay that Mike was with Mommy and Dylan – he said they have a lot to think about.
Ben and Abby bump into one another at CL’s. Hey, how are you? she asks.
I love you Billy, Cane jokes (after Billy drops him off) He and Lily then make up with apologies and I love you’s.
Travis follows Vikki – I love you. I miss you. Life happens to everybody – wouldn’t you want to be with someone you can lean on when things get hard? Not the person who’s making things hard, Vikki was wrong to trust Travis – goodbye (but she’s left looking sad and alone when he leaves)
Abby and Ben make small talk – both are busy. He’s seeing Max this weekend and will gladly give him a hug from Abby. Are you really OK? she asks. Are you? Ben silently takes note that she’s taken her ring off. Hey Abby, he calls out as she exits – Merry Christmas. You too, she leaves an emotional Ben to remove his ring.
At home, Lily brings Cane a tray of food – and a kiss.
Vikki returns to Brash n Sassy – and Billy (who stays silent as she throws the boat out and gets to work)
Victor shows to at the McAvoys. No, he doesn’t have to leave – this is MY place. You’re going to try make Nick look like a bad Father, he barges in to accuse Dylan and Sharon. Nick appears to remind the McAvoys that he tried to do the right thing (letting them see Christian last night) Mike calls – the Judge wants everyone back at the courthouse. Sharon and Nick both look terrified.
Next: You are John Abbot’s son – you and Jack will always have that bond, Jill reminds Billy …. Dad would want you to find a way to forgive Billy and make him feel like he’s part of this family again, Traci passionately tells Jack (Ashley and Abby are also at the dinner table)