So - YOU'RE my visitor. Yup, it's Sharon's turn to 'trick' Adam (who assumed it was Victor). He IS happy she's there - after the way she left last time.

Nick and Phyllis are off to a press conference - and then, Nick wants to put the pieces back together ~kiss~ But, dashes out to bring the car around, Phyllis isn't smiling.

At the club, Nikki tells Victor how proud she is of him. Why? For going after Adam - to save Nick. But did he really have to jump out of airplane? The Newman's are strong - together again, Victor affirms.

In the courtroom, Patty doodles - as Owen states the evidence against her (and concludes that she should be permanently committed to the facility for the criminally insane). Paul leans over to complain to Patty's lawyer - then asks the Judge if HE might speak for her.

Abby arrives at CL's, babbling excitedly on the phone about her cover shot (which pushes the boundaries) - it's sure to get people's attention. What the hell? He tricked me! Abby's unimpressed when she sees a copy. Uncle Billy - you are SO 'done', she fumes.

At RS, Billy's also on the phone - discussing a second printing (expecting sales to be high). Livid, Vikki comes in to slam a copy down on his desk - how could you do this to me Billy? Oh, when will he stop using his magazine to humiliate the Newman's. Billy defends the issue - and Abby's not even nude. The article on Adam is tongue in cheek, Billy claims. Yeah - well, let's see how Vikki's father reacts. Da da da duuummmm.

Addressing the media (at the club), Nick and Phyllis behind him, Victor denounces and disowns Adam (who'll never be part of his family again). He's s sadistic menace - a psychopath. Adam Wilson is evil.

Sharon tells Adam that she'd had their marriage annulled - there's no hope. But she has questions - it all seemed so real - she believed him. Adam wanted to tell Sharon that Faith was alive - but was falling in love with her (and knew he'd lose her if he told her the truth - so didn't). How could Adam look her in the eye - say he loved her? Sharon's never been so confused - and he better TRY explain - she needs to make sense of it.

Patty clasping his hand, Paul tells the Judge that Adam manipulated her to confess. Owen stands to disagree - the security tapes prove they didn't cross paths. Paul's sure Adam coerced a confession. Look - wasn't Vikki deemed too short to have driven the pen into Adam's chest? Well Mr Pomerance? The forensics match - if Patty stood on a crate. Patty stands to tell Paul that he doesn't have to fight for her - I AM guilty ~hug~

Paul gently tells Patty to keep quiet. I DID kill Adam, Patty insists (as her lawyer claims she's incompetent - Patty's confessions should be stricken). Patty then gets agitated when Paul pushes her buttons about Jack being with Emily (forcing her to 'confess' that she burned Jack's house down - slashed Emily - yes - her real face - I hate her!). Now calming Patty down, Paul's made his point - his sister JUST confessed to things that didn't happen. Committing her for life would be a grave injustice.

Victor now turns the podium over to Nick - who's relieved to be reunited with his family - and thanks Mike (who couldn't be there) - and his father (a determined man). Thanks also to Mom - the glue who keeps them all believing in miracles - his sister - his 3 kids. Last but not least - his amazing wife, Phyllis - no one could have been more steadfast - and he'll spend the rest of his life showing his gratitude). As the camera flashes go off, Phyllis tolerates Nick's hug (while Nikki looks troubled).

Adam hates seeing Sharon tied up in knots. Yeah, well Sharon should have realized she'd get no answers from him. As she's about to march out, Adam starts talking - Yes, he went to the club to kill a man. He set up Hightower - but after Sharon threw his Mom's ring at him, he couldn't go through with it. He wanted to be the man Sharon believed he was. He was long gone by the time Patty killed Hightower. I need you. I'm nothing without you. In tears, Sharon leaves - unable to respond.

Back at RS, Billy can't sit on any more stories because he's having sex with Vikki. The Newman's are news. Vikki thinks him a pompous jackass. There will be no 'time out' - whatever they had between them - is over - consider yourself dumped, Vikki spits. Put THAT in your stupid little magazine!

Now Abby comes to blast Billy. Unimpressed with the cover, she feels the headline's an insult - made her look like an idiot. Billy won't say sorry - cause he's NOT. There's 'the deal' - fulfilled!

Paul explains he didn't mean to embarrass Patty - he was trying to protect her. When the Judge and lawyers return, the Judge agrees Patty's not competent to confess - and she should be returned to the psych. facility until she is. Paul isn't happy - Patty may NEVER be fit to stand trial. After the Judge leaves, Patty beams at Paulie - it's OK ~hug~

Press conference over, Victor's praised by his family. He just wants an apology - not a war. Nikki takes Phyllis aside - knowing this is difficult for her. Nick loves you so much - and has been under such stress. Perhaps she can watch Summer while Nick and Phyllis go on a vacation. Phyllis appreciates the offer - how about Nikki watches Summer tonight? Owen steps up to the podium to introduce himself. As he drones on, Sharon makes a beeline for Nick - to confide that she just came from seeing Adam.

As Owen continues to address the media, Nick hustles Sharon aside - to express his opinion of her going to see Adam. Yeah, well Sharon's sick of Nick telling her what to do! As Sharon clip clops off, Owen talks of Adam being charged with conspiracy - Nick's free to go on with his life. As the Newman's grumble about the DA's failure to apologize, Vikki arrives to cause more drama - the latest edition of RS. As Victor excuses himself, Nikki worries how the article will effect Phyllis. Noticing that Phyllis is no longer there, Nick goes looking. Billy's such an ass, Vikki's left to whine to her Mom (who only cares about her daughter's happiness - even if it IS with Billy Abbott). Wondering where Victor rushed off to, a light bulb goes off over Vikki's head - Billy!

You used me Billy! Abby rants 'n raves some more. Sucks huh? Billy lists how many people SHE'S used. The 'little girl's' lucky HE taught her this lesson. Abby screams about loyalty - and how, wrong she was to trust him.

Owen tells the Judge that Adam is the spider in this tangled web. When the Judge wonders where Adam's lawyer is, he stands to say that his lawyer was incompetent - he's defending himself.

The Judge strongly suggests Adam get a lawyer - the charges are longer than his arm. Adam understands - and is prepared to take responsibility for his fate. Now, how does Adam plea to the first charge - conspiracy to commit murder? Guilty or not guilty?

Nick finds Phyllis at the tackhouse - Mr Ears in her hand. Summer's fine - and at the ranch for the night. Good, Nick wants to talk. Phyllis doesn't. In tears, she's played the good wife for a really long time - stood beside him in front of the cameras tonight - but - she's 'done'. No more. No more what? No more US.

At CL's, Abby's reading the RS article when Nikki comes in. So, you're a cover girl - but will her fans recognize her with clothes on? Abby snipes back - YOU'RE lecturing me on nudity? Isn't that the way everyone first met YOU here? Good one, Nikki acknowledges as she sits - then tries to give some advice on 'this heiress thing'. People care about what happens to Abby. Nudity will get her attention - but not respect. To this day, Nikki's past is thrown in her face - just like Abby just did.

Back at RS, Billy chuckles - awesome - hello Victor. Hello Billy Abbot. Victor talks of what a good day he was having - one son free - the other behind bars (where he belongs) - and now this. His daughter is off limits. Abby begged for this cover, Billy points out. You exploited her! Victor then shows what he thinks of Billy and his magazine (by grabbing and hurling something off the desk - shattering the large monitor that displays a digital image of the latest cover). THAT'S what I think.

It's a different era, Abby proclaims pole dancing hot right now - likely a sport in the next Olympics. Nudity is working for her - and checking her phone, she's delighted to see her video's made the top 5 on Viewclick. Nikki frowns at the phone - My God - are you having sex? Tomorrow I'll be a household name! Abby boasts - the cover worked!

Back at the psych facility, Paul again apologizes. But it's all good - Patty feels she's where she belongs - she gets to draw - see Dr Fowler - it's a relief not to be a threat to anyone - and feels safe. It's a good place to spend forever ~kiss~ Paul's in tears as Patty returns to her room.

Guilty or not guilty? the Judge wants an answer from Mr Newman. Not guilty your honour, Skye walks in grinning.

Vikki races into RS - Daddy - wait. Victor wants one good reason why he shouldn't rearrange Billy's face. Because I love him.

At the penthouse, Sharon mopes over the sleeping Faith - Adam and your Daddy - what a mess - if only she could give up on both of them.

Nick has no idea where this is coming from. Yes, really - he meant what he said at the press conference. Phyllis knows he's sincere - she feels placated - but things never change. Tearing up, Phyllis feels she deserves for - she can't be his rock anymore - this is good bye - for good. And out she goes wheeling her luggage (leaving Nick to look stunned).

Next: Phyllis arrives at the penthouse - yeah - I left Nick - what, are you shocked that he's not beating down your door yet? ...Victor says to someone - He's an Abbott. I'm an Abbott too, Abby marches up - guess that means you hate me too ... In lock up, Adam says - Not much I can do to make this even. What I want won't cost you a dime, Skye smiles - just your name.

My Thoughts: Good for you Phyllis - it's about time she walked. But will the Nick/Sharon/Phyllis triangle be replaced with a Nick/Adam/Sharon triangle? Sharon all but admitted her love for Adam today (though not to him) - but how will Adam be part of a triangle - from prison? And judging by tomorrow's preview, Phyllis does the very same thing she's leaving Nick for (running to Sharon) .... What? Patty feels 'safe' in the psychiatric facility? Wasn't she just hysterical because the devil was tormenting her all over the place? ... Adam hates to see Sharon tied up in knots? You'd think that's a sight he wouldn't mind one bit .... Silly Abby - Top 5 on Viewclick won't make you a household name - perhaps a coupla DUI's - a brief stint in jail (as she doesn't seem to have ANY particular talent to share with her audience). How is taking off her clothes 'working' for Abby? She's doing nothing but alienating and angering people ... How odd that EVERYONE at CL's just happens to be reading a copy of RS (odder still that not one person approached Abby) ... Since when do DA's and defendant's Daddy's hold joint press conferences - and what kind of apology is Victor waiting for - a box of chocolates and a Hallmark card? Mike 'couldn't make it' to the Newman's press conference? What could be more important than catering to his biggest (and richest) clients)? Why on earth would Skye, who's been 'dead' for over a year - and been in hiding - march herself into a courthouse of all places? ... Why wouldn't Billy have Victor charged with vandalism - uttering death threats? And what makes Victor so sure he can 'rearrange' Billy's face? Billy's half his age - and has posed as a boxer too (in RS before he owned it) ... Geez Paulie - suck it up already. Patty's happy. And considering what she did to Emily, Summer, Zapato etc. does he really think she should be set free? It was weird how Patty flipped out - shrieking that she hates Emily. During their last meeting, a meek Patty was relieved that Emily forgave her.

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Received July 5th.