Mariah thanks Noah for bringing her to the club. She’s torn up about Sharon and Nick. Truth always finds a way, Noah says. I was the one who told Sharon, Mariah explains her decision. Did I screw up? Noah would have done the same thing. Relieved, Mariah now thinks they need to discuss Tessa.
Having changed from her wedding gown, Sharon doesn’t accept Nick’s apology or excuse that his world was torn apart when he found her ring on the desk. I thought we were through. I couldn’t find you, he didn’t plan to sleep with Phyllis and denies carrying a torch for her. You had to know how betrayed I’d feel – did you hurt me on purpose or was it an accident? Sharon asks. Nick didn’t mean to hurt her and squirms when asked ‘did you kiss her’? Yes, he’ll spend the rest of his life making it up to Sharon (who, through tears, decides they must accept that there will be no next time)
I tossed her out, Billy updates Jack (who assumed so from the door slam) No, he doesn’t think Billy’s getting what he deserves but insists he go to rehab as planned. Billy agrees – but right now, he needs to go clear his head. Jack’s left to fear the worst and hope for the best.
Noah doesn’t blame Mariah; it was Tessa who lied to him. No, he doesn’t love her anymore but doesn’t want Tessa to hurt Mariah. He just wants her to be happy. On cue, Mariah gets a text from Tessa (about Faith) Gotta go, she dashes out.
Back at CL’s, Abby’s pleased that Arturo doesn’t mind attending Newman events that all seem to end in drama.
Sharon refuses to believe that Nick won’t do anything like this again. I swear I won’t, he vows, grovels and promises to do whatever Sharon wants to make this right. I don’t think you can, she admits that she still loves Nick – but she can’t be with him without seeing Phyllis. I won’t put myself through that again.
At the club’s bar, Summer orders a straight vodka as Billy joins her. Thanks for meeting me, he smiles.
Abby links hands with Arturo across the table and thanks him for listening. He’s taking her off somewhere to drink tequila and dance.
Noah and Mariah bring Faith home (Tessa’s watching Christian for a bit longer) Sharon apologizes to Faith (who asks ‘what happens now’?) Nick comes downstairs to angry faces.
Phyllis sits in bed, alone and sad as she drinks tequila.
At the bar, Summer sympathizes with Billy – what horrible timing; right after you proposed. Billy admits that Summer was right – Phyllis isn’t the woman for him. You knew what I needed. A nervous Summer gulps her vodka – are you saying what I think you’re saying? Sliding his hand up Summer’s leg, Billy will go to her place or go home – it’s your call.
Sharon and Nick give Faith the ole ‘we’ll still be a family’ spiel. Pissed at both her parents, Faith storms upstairs; Noah follows. After Nick leaves, Mariah hugs her weepy Mom.
As Summer and Billy make out, Phyllis drinks tequila and looks at her phone (open to Billy’s number) While she sobs in agony, Billy looks up at the ceiling then flips Summer over. He’s clearly in the throes of some revenge sex.