Moping his way over to the tackhouse, Noah's not so much upset that he wasn't told that Nick fathered Sharon's baby 'sooner' - but, rather, that he's lost another sister. Wordlessly, Nick offers an understanding hug.

Cradling 'Faith', Jack reports that Billy's making funeral arrangements with the Connelly's. Poor Traci - Ashley can't believe how lucky she is to have Faith. You'll have your won miracle soon, Ash consoles - then is shocked to hear (A) Jack's not the father, and (B) Sharon's poor kid was stillborn.

At Memorial for a doctor's appointment, Sharon spots, then summons Adam over. Expressing condolences, Adam's told that Sharon's 'hangin' in'. It's weird - she hasn't heard from the funeral home - about the ashes. 'Sorry', Sharon tears up (as Adam extends a comforting hand) - she's having a hard time keeping her emotions under control.

The funeral director talks to the Connelly's and Billy (with Mac) about various coffin choices - will the casket be open or closed? Do they have a florist? Billy asks for a minute - then campaigns for something other than a 'morbid tear-fest'. Sounds 'wonderful' to Traci - can Billy handle it?

The doctor informs Nikki and Victor that he can be released in a week or two - but it looks like the new heart's doing just fine (then credits the devoted 'wife' who hasn't left his side). After the doctor leaves, Nikki sits to remark she's often being mistaken for his wife lately. We all have our crosses to bear, Victor quips - and has something to say (that she needs to hear).

Traci encourages the reluctant Billy to plan Colleen's funeral - and as the others add their support, claims there's no one she'd trust with this more than him.

Sharon regroups - and appreciates Adam's concern. No, we don't really know one another (but Adam doesn't have too many friends to talk to). Knowing the history between Adam and Victor, Sharon believes Adam should feel grateful to have a second chance with his father. And now she has to go see Victor - and find the mortuary. Adam calls Sharon back - he meant what he said - he's very sorry her baby's gone. Now alone, Adam DOES look sorry (OR he now realizes he has to come up with some ashes).

Victor explains that Nikki set this all in motion - sending Ashley to find him. And now, here they are - and there's a new life in the world because of her selflessness. Without Nikki, there'd be no Faith.

Ashley wishes she'd been there for Jack - she thought she was going insane, but ever since Faith was put in her arms, she's feeling great (and will soon be ready to return to work - at least part time). That's the best news Jack's had all year. Ashley plans to take care of her girls, no matter what life throws at them. Victor? As Faith's father, he'll always be in Ashley's life. But never mind that - go see Traci. Watching Jack leave, Adam now visits Ashley (and hears that Jack feels terrible about Nick and Sharon losing another child). By the way, where's the nearest funeral home? He'd like to have his driver take Nick and Sharon there. Why the sudden urge to help them? Adam also feels he's been given a second chance - and wants everything to be different from now on. Thanks for stopping by, Ashley looks somewhat suspicious. In the hallway, Adam makes a call - pick me up out front - quickly.

Back at the tack house, Noah talks some more about Nick being the father - and doesn't understand why Mom didn't tell him. Noah knows he's behaved like a spoiled brat - but now wants to help his parents. Nick appreciates the gesture - but neither him or Mom want Noah to stop living his life.

Adam's now with a funeral director - his niece was born a few days ago but didn't make it. As the director goes to get paper towels to mop up the water Adam 'accidentally' spilled, Adam grabs an urn labeled 'Baby Doe', shoves it in his bag and hurries out. Adam? Billy spots - and calls after him.

Nikki comes by to admire Ashley's beautiful baby. They haven't had a chance to talk. Agreeing, Ashley would like to clear the air - about the night of the storm. Nikki flashes back to telling Victor how much she loves him (and her certainty that, deep down, he'll never love another woman like her). OK, Nikki sighs - let's get it all out in the open.

Gathering in the Abbott dining room, Jack's happy to hear Billy's planning Colleen's funeral - and has more good news - Ashley's joining her brothers at Jabot. Now, if only Traci would stay in GC. Billy would like to talk to Jack for a minute - excuse us? In the living room, Billy stuns Jack by announcing that he's resigning from Jabot.

Back at Memorial, Adam's arranging for a package to be delivered to Sharon at the GCAC. He then peeks in (and listens) as Sharon tells Victor that his granddaughter died. Offering to help, Victor assures she'll always be part of his family. The world, MY world wouldn't be the same without Victor Newman, Sharon smiles through her tears.

Ashley flashes back to driving in the rain - and tells Nikki that she only has flashes of that night. Patty had her seeing ghosts. It wasn't intentional, Ashley rambles on - until Nikki wonders what she's talking about (then catches on). YOU were driving the car that almost hit me!? her jaw drops.

Billy needs something that's HIS - not Dad's (or Jack's) He's NOT running away. What's going on? Mac wanders in to ask. Jack rants about Billy leaving the security of a multimillion dollar company - and for what? To join the circus? Is Billy making a rash decision in his grief? No - Billy's been contemplating a move for quite some time. When Mac doesn't appear eager to 'talk some sense' into Billy, Jack snaps that she'll feel differently once he's back in his bar stool at Jimmy's every night. Keep the job, Billy says as he walks out.

Ashley knew she hit something. Yes, Nikki WAS in the road that night - she was a wreck (after dumping Paul and her unsettling chat with Victor). Waiting for her cab, she saw some lights - and dove out of the way (suffering only scratches). Ashley's so sorry - I could have killed you. I was safe and sound in Colorado, Nikki assures - adding that she sent letters (that no one received). Too bad - they'd have saved Ashley a lot of guilt. Yes - Ashley told Victor that she thought she'd hit Nikki. So that explains Ashley's odd reaction to seeing Nikki at the hospital. I thought you were haunting me, Ashley admits. It's Nikki's turn to be sorry. Thank God we cleared this up. Ashley wants to put this horrible summer behind her - the way she was used and manipulated. Your daughter looks just like Nicholas when he was born, Nikki remarks in parting (leaving Ashley to look unsettled).

Noah suggests he spend some time with Summer - he missed her while she was in Europe. Nick knows what it's like growing up with parents in a messed up relationship. And yes - it's no secret that grandpa's done some bad things to Nick. But Noah watched Nick waiting to see if Victor could make it. If Nick can forgive his Dad, so can Noah. He'd like to be at the service for the baby - to say good bye. Good boy - I love you, Nick rewards his son with a hug. And once alone, he calls Phyllis to leave a message saying he's going to visit his Dad.

Adam continues to eavesdrop as Victor reassures Sharon that the entire family is behind her. Sharon feels badly for the trouble she's caused in Nick's marriage - he needs to focus on Phyllis and Summer. Wise, old Victor knows there's different kinds of love - what Nick feels for Sharon will never go away. YOU'RE the love of his life. Get well soon, Sharon gives him a tender good bye kiss. Watching Sharon leave, Adam gets a call to confirm the package arrived at the club.

Billy now drops by Ashley's room. No black tomorrow - screw tradition. Colleen, the rebel, would definitely approve. Sure he could have called, but Billy wanted to see the 'munchkin'. Plus, Jack's pissed that he's leaving Jabot. Billy needs something to be passionate about. Ashley understands - the difference between love and obligation. Follow your own path - even Jack will come around and be there for Billy, she assures. Alone again, Ashley hopes Faith can forgive her for what she's about to do - then removes her diamond encrusted wedding ring.

Adam? Nikki approaches - and invites him to join her in Victor's room. You don't have to be nice - you think I'm a creep, Adam replies. Nikki knows he's done some terrible things - but Victor loves and wants to forgive him. You've been given a second chance, my friend. It's up to Adam to prove he deserves it.

Victor awakens to find Nick at his bedside. Summer? She's good - with Phyllis at the movies. Therapy's 'humming along'. Nick mentions the terrible things he said - about Patty - the night Victor got shot. He meant it then - and now. But his voice cracking, Nick confides he and Sharon lost a baby. Victor knows - Sharon was here. It's happening all over again, Nick falls apart. Facing the loss of another daughter, he can't stay angry at Victor. I need my Dad right now, Nick leans over to weep on him.

Back home, Jack apologizes for being so hard on Billy. The brothers agree that Colleen's funeral comes before anything. Hanging up, Mac informs Billy that they can pick their stuff up at the party store in the morning. Steve comes in to add he's called everyone on the list - and told them to dress colourfully. Yes - Traci's OK with it all - but can't help think of all the loss the Abbott's have suffered (without falling apart). She could be curled up in a ball - but instead, they're planning a party to celebrate Colleen's life. Dad's sure to be looking down at them (with Colleen and Brad) saying 'way to go kids'.

As Nikki returns, Victor's assuring Nick that Cassie's giving his baby girl the grand tour of heaven right now. Nick has much to be grateful for - Mom's back, Victor's alive, Noah's got his head on straight again, Summer's improving. But he mourns not holding his daughter. Why can't I have one more miracle? Nick whines (as Ashley passes by the window with Faith).

Sharon's on the phone with the psych facility - trying to track down her baby's remains. What? There's no DR Taylor on your staff? Hanging up to answer the door, Sharon receives a box. Inside? An urn of ashes, from the mortuary.

Adam's at the ranch - looking unsettled and depressed. He flashes back to his Mom sending him off to Harvard. I'm so proud of you - a good man with a good heart. You'll do wonderful things with your life. Slowly, Adam heads upstairs - but collapses - crying. I'm sorry I let you down Mom, he whispers - then sobs.

Next: I have a letter from my father - may I read it aloud? Vikki arrives (brightly dressed) at Colleen's garden funeral ... Honey, you're not looking so hot, Neil (standing beside Devon) notices. It's just a hot flash, Lily quickly assures. I'm calling the doctor, Cane exclaims .... Oh my God! Victor! Nikki looks horrified - as, on the bed, Victor convulses.

My Thoughts: Glad to see that Noah's out of his rebellious phase - no matter that it disappeared as abruptly as it began. No word on why he's dropped his emancipation proceedings (perhaps he got the bill for Rafe's services and realized that once emancipated, he'd no longer get his weekly allowance). But, in Nick's words, Noah now has 'his head on straight' (meaning he's once again gonna ignore the ridiculous behavior of his bed hopping parents and step parents) ... How fortunate that the funeral director's office has a nicely stocked display cabinet - complete with an urn already containing the ashes of a cremated baby !?). Reading the small print on the card? No problem for squinty eyed Adam ... If only the funeral director kept a roll of paper towels in his desk drawer. Being as it IS a funeral home, you'd think there'd be plenty of tissue boxes around ... Is it wise for Traci to hand over funeral arrangements to Billy? Isn't she worried he'll somehow incorporate his animosity towards Victor? Will the 'party' consist of 'pin the heart on the bastard'? A pinyata (sp?)shaped like Victor's head for all to take shots at with a bat'? Will Colleen, in her open casket, wear a T-shirt that reads 'I left My Heart In Victor Newman'? ... Will there be enough left of Colleen to warrant a casket? If her heart was donated, why not the rest of her transplantable organs - like her eyes etc? ... Why would the doctor now mistake Nikki for Victor's wife? Didn't she already claim to be his 'dear friend'? Speaking of friend - why is she referring to Adam as her 'friend'? Has was always his harshest critic (and the most suspicious that Adam was up to something) ... How can Victor, with a straight face, credit Nikki for Faith's birth? Given that Ashley has no uterus - and Victor's had two vasectomies (never mind that both are over 50), I think only God - or crack smoking soap writers can take credit for these two dinosaurs conceiving and/or procreating ... Ashley plans to be back to work as soon as Faith is on a schedule? Like the scheduled 3 am feedings? Is she forgetting that the baby wasn't even supposed to be born for another 6 weeks or so? ... Someone's gotta ask - what the hell is an eco friendly casket? .... Shocked to hear that Ashley's the one who ran her over, why is NIKKI apologizing to her - the woman who came so close to hitting her that Nikki ended up with 'scratches'? ... Why is Nikki so surprised anyway? Assuming the Newman ranch is in a somewhat remote area, there certainly wouldn't be many cars on the road - never mind cars driven by strangers. Are the odds really THAT great? Less likely than the heart of a 20 something woman being a match for a senior citizen? ... Why is Jack so bent out of shape about Billy resigning from Jabot? It's not like he's there 9 - 5 anyway? And when has Billy RUN away? He was involuntarily exiled to Hong Kong ... Adam would only lend his driver to Nick and Sharon if a funeral home is 'close by'? Is he concerned about the gas money? ... Ashley must be getting tired of hearing how her baby looks like everyone else's kid as a baby. Yesterday it was Neil - today Faith looks like Nick as an infant. Not sure which is more inaccurate - one's the wrong sex - the other's the wrong race ... How nice that Noah wants to take Summer to the park - maybe they can take a paddleboat out onto Lake Elizabeth ... Sure Sharon's gonna quite counting on other people - but I don't expect to see her supporting herself financially. She may be standing on her own two feet - but Newman and Abbott alimony's footing the bill for the Jimmy Choo's .... On the phone with the staff at the 'first rate' psych facility, Sharon's told that there's no DR Taylor on staff - huh? they don't recall him being the only OBGYN there on the night TWO babies were born? Even if the staff don't remember, surely there's something on record. He must have signed off on something - maybe Sharon's transfer to St Mary's? ... If only Sharon mentioned the name DR Taylor to Victor (who'd surely find it odd that Ashley's doctor was at the psych ward at the time both women went into labour - and maybe find it odder that Taylor delivered another woman's baby - instead of the woman who's been paying him for the past few months) .. With Sharon identifying herself at Sharon ABBOTT on the phone, why are the ashes labeled 'Baby Newman'? ... Oh look - either Adam's finally showing some conscience and remorse - OR, the klutzy blind guy's stubbed his toe on the stairs .... How can Victor tell Sharon that the entire family supports Sharon? I'm not so sure Nikki or Vikki would agree. And when Sharon says Nick's been a rock to her - doesn't she really mean Nick's been hard LIKE a rock for her?