At CL's, a depressed Daniel calls his Mom to announce he just received papers - divorce papers to be specific (and get the cheese out - cause he'll be over later to whine about it). It's such a hot evening that Abby's off to the ranch for a swim. Daniel WOULD be invited - IF she could stand him (which she manages to reiterate before Daniel drifts off). Getting a call from Ken (who wants more footage), Abby announces that the Naked Heiress is about to get a lot hotter.

On the CL's patio, Tucker updates Ashley that Vikki went to Japan - to meet with Mitsogushi - she's taking the bait. Yes, Tucker's going too - but doesn't want to go alone. Come with me, he invites.

Obviously in a Tokyo hotel room, Billy comes knocking at Vikki's shoji screen door. Oh ... no, she bleats (as Billy's already taking off his shoes). You can NOT come in. Of course her room's nicer than his. There's two kimono's, Billy points out. Vikki declines sharing her room - she's on business. Billy too - he's taking RS global. Flopping onto the low bed, Billy fakes that he hurt his back. Get off me, Vikki's requests unconvincingly ~kiss~

Watching Meggie try to get rid of Shaw and cohorts (who demand drinks), Jack offers help - then asks more about Victor (is he in danger?). Could be - the rag he's stuffed in the gushing hole hasn't helped much.

Adam answers the cell; Hello? Olla? Anyone there? Adam? Sharon? he foolishly replies.

Back on the patio, Tucker makes his case for Ashley joining him - please say 'Yes - To what? Abby interrupts - then is sure her Mom will 'totally go'. So what if Victor's out of town too. Do I look like I need my Mommy? Abby bats her eyes at Tucker. She promises no protests - or shopping sprees. OK - Ashley's in - but after Tucker leaves, gives Abby a firmer warning to stay out of trouble (then makes it clear this is a business trip - she's with Neil). Abby cares more about what souvenirs Ashley will bring her.

Adam sits - Sharon - are you still there? He never thought he'd hear her voice again. As Nick listens and records, Adam insists his love for Sharon is real - she can feel it - right? Hurting her was his biggest regret - he will always love her. No one can take the memories he lives by. Tell me you feel it too - still think about me. Sharon's speechless (as Nick turns to stare at her).

The cabin Victor's trapped in is now a wading pool. He checks the door - yup - still locked. perhaps the CB radio works? Hello? Hello? Meanwhile, Meggie serves Shaw (who then swaggers over to Jack, at the bar - this bozo hasslin' you? Want him gone? - just say the word).

Daniel and Phyllis discuss Amber divorcing him. Two failed marriages, he chuckles at his misfortune. Phyllis knows how it is to lose the person you love to outside forces - comes a point you have to stop fighting and let go (like SHE did) ANY girl would be lucky to have her Daniel - so smart, charming, talented, funny etc. etc.. Daniel agrees it's time to 'move on' - but there'll never be another Amber (which Phyllis can't deny). Daniel WILL move on (and takes his wedding ring off to prove it).

Adam wonders why Sharon hasn't hung up - could it be that she knows what they have is still there? In tears, Sharon reminds that he stole her baby. Adam switches gears - how did she get this number? Who's there? Sharon's silence tells Adam that talking to her was a mistake. I'll always love you ~click~ Dammit, Nick snaps (but it's not the overly apologetic Sharon's fault). Back in Brazil, a freshly showered, Skye wonders if the Judge called. We're so screwed, is Adam's tense reply.

Jack's new around here - doesn't wanna step on any toes - perhaps buying a round of drinks will fix things. With Shaw and pals back at their table, Meggie serves them - then orders them out (so they don't scare off her potential 'date'). And as the trio of drunks leave, Meggie loops her arm through Jack's - talking of 'finding a place'.

Mayday, mayday! Victor fiddles with the CB. Not a great idea when you're feet are in water. Now managing to electrocute himself, Victor's eyes roll around as he groans his way back to the door (looking partially paralyzed).

Both in their kimono's, Billy declines 'unspiked' tea - but quickly changes his mind when reminded of what happened last time they left town and got drunk. When Vikki won't confide her plans to thwart Tucker, Billy wonders what's in the large gift wrapped box beside her. A present - Vikki turns all serious - if Billy's there for (and prints) a story (re: the trip) - she'll throw him (and is sexy calves) through that paper wall.

Lounging on a blow up mattress in the ranch's pool, Abby's not surprised when Daniel joins her. Hey - he's not depressed. Don't you flip this thing, Abby warns (as a grinning Daniel goes under water).

Victor! Victor! Jack calls out (on the freighter). I'm here, a weak Victor replies. Working together - on either side of the door - 1,2,3 .... Victor and Jack get the door open on their second attempt. How'd you get here? Victor couldn't be more baffled.

At the ranch, Nick replays Sharon's conversation with Adam. He didn't confess - but the DA must at least now admit he's still alive (even if they don't believe he set Nick up). No sooner has Nick raced out to contact Mike, Phyllis arrives - stunned to hear Sharon spoke to Adam.

Vikki pinches and pesters Billy until he promises not to write a story. After some more horse play and foolishness, it's time for Vikki to be all business again. Handing Billy his clothes, she hops in the shower. Uh oh - Billy's accidentally/on purpose knocked the lid off the wrapped present. Opening the wooden box inside, he pulls out what appears to be an ornate, antique pistol. Hmm - what's this?

Nick returns from calling Mike - apparently it doesn't matter that Adam's alive (Nick's charged with killing Hightower). As Sharon stammers apologies for not getting a confession, Phyllis' face is grim (as Nick praises her). Faith crying, Sharon heads upstairs (leaving Nick to describe the expression on Sharon's face when Adam declared his undying love). He sucked her right back in - she's a fool, Nick spits angrily at Phyllis.

Vikki still in the shower, Billy's doing some research online. Finding an antique gun, he's stunned by the price. $750,000!? Who would give such an expensive gift. Now clean, Vikki comes out to find Billy sitting innocently on her bed. His pants are still on - why's he here? Go - no - wait. Vikki wants a kiss. And as she drops her robe, Billy finally manages to drag his eyes away from the gift wrapped box.

Daniel now floats - Abby's perched on the side of the pool. She knew Daniel was watching her - and liked it. Yes, she's a true exhibitionist - and will soon be a TV star. Why does fame matter? Abby wants people to notice her - that's what EVERYONE wants - people to listen - credit for being 'special'. Who isn't paying attention to you? Daniel wonders. Reverting to her flip and flirty self, Abby was just making a general statement - she's really just a big fan of $$. Daniel pulls her into the pool - she's too sexy and smart for this. Yeah, well, sexy and smart is exactly what's gonna make Abby a star. The pair part lips only long enough to remove their swim suits.

Banging at the bar's door, Jack drags Victor inside. Yup - Jack found him (lucky me - hadda charter a boat to do it). Victor thanks Meggie for sending Jack in the right direction - and helping him. You look like hell - maybe a drink will help. Scotch, Jack orders - then guesses correctly that Victor won't see a doctor. He then updates that Nikki's been incredible - got a number and called Skye -(who's in Sao Paulo, Brazil). Both drinking their shots, Victor's sure that Adam's there too.

A panicked Adam spills his guts to Skye - they coulda traced the call! It's a disposable phone, Skye removes the battery so it can't be traced - see? quick and painless (like our death's). Adam insists Skye go deal with the extortionist Judge - he can't leave the room now. If these people find me, I'll be dead for real, Adam frets.

On side by side lounge chairs, Abby leaves Daniel napping - so she can check the sex tape she just made. She then calls Ken - to announce she has some crazy footage to leak - the kinda stuff that'll make into every gossip site in the world. Who's gonna leak it? Ken is, of course - no one can know it came from 'the heiress' herself.

A furious Nick can't believe Sharon still care about this freak. Yes he DOES know that - didn't Phyllis see the expression on her face!? No - she doesn't think Nick's jealous - she thinks he's upset cause the 'dead' brother who set him up is livin' it up in Brazil. The issue is clearing Nick - not Sharon's feelings for Adam. Let's go home. OK - come on, Nick agrees. Sharon returns to an empty living room - and dials. Adam? The number you have dialed is a non working number.

In Brazil, Skye returns to pass on the Judge's price - 10 million US dollars. Better find you a poker game, Adam smiles.

At Meggie's bar, Victor declines Jack's help in tracking Adam - he can handle it. Adam can't clear Nick if he's dead, Jack points out. No - he doesn't think Victor will kill Adam (because - like he said - Jack's going with him).

Now dressed, Vikki again tries to get rid of Billy (who wonders if she's 'hot' for the guy she's meeting with). Did HE give her the present? Maybe he should chaperone. Bye, Vikki shoves him out the door. And who should be strolling the hallway of the Japanese hotel? Tucker and Ashley. Oh, what a nice surprise - all force smiles.

Next: Phyllis and Nikki both clear their throats (as Abby and Daniel kiss some more on the lounge chairs). Good morning .... What's the big deal? Daniel shrugs at his Mom. You'll find out what the big deal is, Phyllis grabs Daniel by the chin - if Victor finds out about this ... With Ashley, Tucker tells Billy that the Newman's are up to no good - you in or out?

My Thoughts: Sharon's in fine shape 'n all - but she sure showed an unflattering angle in that unflattering dress today (maybe that's why Nick raced outta the room so quickly - and seemed so hostile - he thought she was pregnant again) .... 01:38:33 - is that the time (as shown on Abby's recording playback)? or is that how long Daniel lasted? Seems a bit late for a teenager to be cavorting about - oh wait - silly me - I forgot - Abby became 'of age' overnight ... Since Abby's not exactly been discreet with her campaign for media attention - who does she THINK Daniel will suspect of leaking the sex tape? And who does she think will care? Daniel's a nobody. Why not the Princess and the Pyro - she'd get more attention leaking 'Naked Heiress - nuts about Chipmonk' - He's silver - she likes gold. Kevin and Abby were made for each other (and just think how much the Abbott's would like to have Glo back in the family) ... It's kinda stupid to have sex in the Newman pool. With all the great security patrolling about - plus you'd think they'd have camera's monitoring the entire grounds ... Oh yes - Ashley Abbott is so respected and 'impressive' - maybe she should take her yellow blankie with her to her meetings in Japan. Mr Mitsogushi. I'd like to you to meet my son, Robert .... Ashley loves travel? When was the last time she went anywhere? Oh yeah - to France - to find Victor ... Duh Phyllis - What kind of 'papers' did Daniel receive today? Ohhh - I dunno - rolling papers for his wacky tobacky? Newspapers? His pedigree papers? .... Vikki's room is 'much nicer' than Billy's? How can that be possible? There's barely anything in it? 'Cept that stupid huge gift. Didn't Victor say 'be discreet'? Great idea Vikki - I'll take a big wooden box - and put it in an even bigger box - then wrap it up - no one will EVER think to ask about it ... Man as wealthy as Tucker McCall - you'd think he'd be in the penthouse suite - or at least reserve an entire floor to himself (and Ashley). Everyone join in now - it's a small world after all, it's a small world after all - it's a small world after all, it's a small small world. Of all the hotels in Japan (with it's measly 127 MILLION residents) ..... Never mind the agile Billy and Vikki - I wanna see Ashley and Tucker trying to get in and out of a bed on the floor. Tucker's knees can't be what they once were (and Ashley's are old - AND well worn from being on em for decades)... Amazing - one minute Ashley and Tucker are on the CL's patio - the next they're in Japan (which is at least a 12 hour flight) .... When calling Adam, why didn't Nick and Sharon have him on speakerphone? Maybe call Heather over (with Chance velcroed to her ass no doubt) ... Silly Nick - No matter how gently you lift the receiver, the click is just as loud. Odd that Skye didn't have any smart remarks about Adam having a conversation with Sharon .... As pointed out by the clever folks on the message boards - has Adam's eyesight miraculously been restored? Jumping off a plane - at night - towards 'twinkly lights' of Ottawa - how was he even able to read what Skye wrote on the back of the photo she posted at Meggie's? In fact - how was he able to even pick the photo out? The blind guy who was adapting to a Braille laptop - who used to bump into IV carts left randomly about the hospital hallways - is now able to read the cards in his hands well enough to play poker? He didn't even use his blindness as an excuse for Skye to be the one to go meet the Judge ... Adam doesn't need to worry about 'looking over his shoulder' - he can't SEE anything .... Did Vikki say (to Billy) get off of me? Or get off ON me? Hard to tell - so I think Billy misheard. Yeah - we get it - they're in Japan - cause it's all so Japanese (but how do you lock the shoji screen doors?) And are they sound proof? Those 'see through' walls? Nice that Vikki finally took a shower - she can't very well meet Japanese businessmen smelling like sushi .... Odd - Victor's wallet was taken - his cash - but Shaw didn't steal his watch (likely the expensive gadgety one that Neil said he so admired - when Cane got him the same one for Christmas). You'd think Shaw would (since Victor stole the watch Adam gave Shaw) - and now he has no way of knowing when happy hour starts at Meggie's - or if she's even open ... Line of the day goes to Jack - 'Do you have a key'? Did he expect Victor to reply - why yes - here it is, in my jeans front pocket - why don't I just unlock the door and come on out. Oh wait - my jeans are too tight - I'll drown before I extract this damn key from my pocket - go get some help - hurry dammit - now I can't get my hand out! .... Good thing Victor didn't have to kick his way out - not sure if it's the tight jeans or his advanced age - but I've seen Chihuahua's lift their legs higher at a fire hydrant (than Victor trying to kick down that door) Maybe he's wearing thick woolen socks - and they're heavy cause they're water logged ... How did you get here? is Victor's first question? How about 'Why, if it's isn't JagAbbott. I'll be damned. Thanks for saving my life'? How about - let's call the fire department - or coast guard - let someone know that there's a freighter sinking? Who knows what the freighter's cargo is (besides old, wealthy rich men playing rescue hero). Don't we have enough problems with oil spills? Will Meggie be shown on the evening news scrubbing oil off Shaw and his drunken pals - with Dove soaked toothbrushes? .... I digress - or maybe Jack shoulda answered Victor's 'how did you get here' with - I jumped out of the crop duster's plane with a parachute strapped to my back - I just aimed for the twinkly lights - just like everyone else - how the hell do you think I got here? Yeah right - like Jack's hair swoop would survive a parachute jump ... Why didn't Jack think to take a photo of Victor to show around? He didn't even give Meggie much of a description - just a guy asking a lot of questions. I'm sure she gets a lot of questions - from drunken sailors - romantic questions like 'if I book a room for a full hour - but only last 12 minutes - on accounta me being out at sea and not seeing a woman in 3 months - do I some sorta refund - or credit - that I can use on drinks?