Cleaning up the broken glass, Sharon gets a visit from Cassie. Your baby’s alive – that’s all that matters ~hug~

JT’s understandably stunned to hear Ashley’s baby is likely Nick and Sharon’s. But hearing of Victor’s kidnapping, he balks at Vikki’s family being judge and jury. The Newman’s live in an alternate universe (in which they do whatever the hell they want). He doesn’t want any part of that.

Nick recalls meeting his sister – being told his baby died – scattering ashes – going to Faith’s Christening. He’s missed so much time with her. Adam made it sound like their baby was still out there somewhere. Phyllis wants to kill him too – but all that matters is the baby. Ashley has her right now. Nick feels for the emotionally fragile Ashley. Phyllis too – they’ll get her help – and support her – but don’t let Ashley’s sanity keep you from your daughter. Nick wants to see her – won’t his wife go with him? Initially declining, Phyllis then agrees – let’s go see your baby.

In the ranch’s living room, Sharon’s hands hover in mid air (only she can see Cassie’s hands in hers). Cassie explains that Faith was never with her – she was here all along. You know that for sure? Sharon’s eyes are wide. Don’t you? Sharon’s so scared – what if her baby’s out there – or dead. Go hold her – you’ll feel in your heart if she’s yours. You, Dad, Noah, Faith – the family will be complete. Not without you, Sharon weeps. But yes, she feels Cassie with her. Go hold her – you’ll know for sure, Cassie concludes with a hug. Faith, I’m coming, Sharon grabs her coat and exits.

Flashlights in hand, Victor and the cop come across Adam’s ‘ice cold’ body. And while the cop runs off for help, Victor does CPR (or claims he will). Dammit – I want you to live – to pay for the damage you’ve caused. There’s a pulse! Where the hell are the paramedics, Victor bellows.

Vikki just loves how JT calls her a rotten human being – and here he is (on the laptop) hiding behind his work. JT continues to type (and stand by his opinion). And here’s Vikki, defending her father – as usual. Talking of the agony Ashley and Sharon are in, Vikki balks that Adam’s the ‘victim’. JT thinks him a twisted son of a bitch – without a conscience. But Victor led a kangaroo court – would they have dragged Reed there too (if he was older)? Will he be made to feel as entitled and superior as the rest of the Newman’s? Look at Adam – not even raised by Victor, he’s a sociopath. Think of what Victor could expose Reed too – he’s dangerous (and JT’s scared for his son).

Ashley snaps – My God - I don’t think the blanket’s a baby! Jack’s sorry – we’re all a little on edge. Aside, Billy confirms she’s in denial. She won’t believe it’s true. We have to help her. Jack and Billy then question Ashley on her labour. Ashley scoffs - men – like you’d be able to forget the pain of labour. It was so bad, Ashley flashes back to Adam giving her medication. From where? Dr Taylor’s medical bag. Did the pain go away? Ashley doesn’t remember that much – until she came out of the haze. No, Faith wasn’t with her yet. Flashback to Adam explaining that a nurse with a master key came and took the baby – then Adam brought the baby back. As Ashley goes to answer the door, Billy and Jack exchange glances. Nick’s sorry to just drop by – but they want to see Faith. Sharon pops up between him and Phyllis – we need to see her.

Welcoming the trio inside, Ashley tells them Faith’s sleeping. We won’t wake her up, they then march inside. From her bassinet, Faith smiles up at Nick and Sharon. Both agree – she’s beautiful. As Billy goes out for air, Ashley knows they’re overwhelmed – but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Jack heads outside to call Victor – have you found Adam yet?! Or do I still have to worry about Ashley and Sharon. He’s in the hospital – hypothermia and head trauma. Jack’s disappointed he’s alive – and hopes for a setback.

Victor heads into Adam’s room. Now sitting up, Adam’s cuffed to the bed – an officer posted outside. Victor talks of his beautiful mother taking him back to the farm. He was sad – but thought it best he not be raised the spoiled son of a rich man. What happened? The damage he’s done – to him, Ashley and Sharon. Was Adam born evil? Heather arrives – she’ll take it from here. I’ll never forgive you, are Victor’s parting words (as he leaves Heather with the sullen and silent Adam).

At CL’s, Billy joins Vikki. Hey – hell of a night, they agree – and it just keeps getting better. Ashley? Stellar – she won’t believe it (and then Nick, Phyllis and Sharon came to see the baby). He took off – real brave. He can’t watch his sister lose everything. But off with a ‘don’t you start too’, Billy was merely gonna say ‘for your brother, it must be a miracle’. Vikki apologizes – and empathizes with Ashley. She can’t imagine what it feels like to think you might lose your child. Meanwhile, JT’s on the phone – he has no choice but to get full custody of his son.

Ashley’s on one side of the bassinet, Nick and Sharon gushing on the other. Phyllis and Jack watch in the background. Ashley thinks it time they go – Faith’s hungry. Startled, Nick wants to talk DNA test. Tomorrow, Ashley cuts him off – I need to feed her. I’ll walk you guys out, Jack offers. Hesitating briefly, Nick agrees. Shown the door, an discussion is cut off when Jack firmly closes the door. On the porch, Phyllis looks uncomfortable as Nick and Sharon rave about Faith’s eyes. Sharon shares her conversation with Cassie. She said I’d know. You’ll get that chance, Nick promises. If she’s ours, you’ll get to hold her forever.

In Adam’s room, Heather calls to arrange Adam’s transfer for booking as soon as the doctor signs the release. Adam finally starts to talk – nothing matters – he doesn’t want to live without Sharon. Don’t talk like that, Heather sounds sympathetic – but then hisses in his ear - you have to live, so they can nail your ass to the wall. And with one last glare, Adam’s left to sulk alone.

Back at the ranch, Victor pours a drink, then stoops to pick a baby toy off the floor. Clutching it to his heart, Victor looks devastated.

Meanwhile, Ashley coos to Faith (whom she feeds from a bottle). Mommy knows what you need. As Jack goes to make tea, Ashley whispers that they need to leave GC – as soon as we can.

Next: Daniel appeals to Lily – your husband and your father – they have a right to know your chemo didn’t work. I have no choice – I have to do this for Cane, Lily wails…. Vikki’s livid with JT – you want full custody of Reed? Go to hell! …. Jack’s on the phone at Ashley’s – the baby carrier’s gone – Ashley’s not answering her phone.

My Thoughts: Actually Ashley – women DO forget the pain of labour – otherwise, we’d never do it again … Challenged or not, isn’t Summer a bit old for the mini wood bead thing on the tackhouse table? Maybe Summer’s not challenged at all – she’s just bored by all her NON challenging toys …. Jack really puts the ass in Jackass. He sarcastically comments on Ashley being the woman Victor ‘vowed to love forever’. But isn’t Jack just about the LAST person to scornfully mention failed wedding vows. How many times has a tux wearing Jack vowed before family and God to ‘love a woman forever’? …. And why is he now accusing VICTOR of being Adam’s sole ‘means and motive’. On several occasions, including yesterday, Jack suggested that Adam was avenging HIM also. And if anyone’s gotten ‘off the hook’ it’s Jack (who despite confessing, boasting even, that he forged the diary – never faced criminal charges, while Adam went to prison). Jack’s verbal diarrhea includes with concern that ‘the helicopter could damn well hit the trees in that darkness’. Um - I imagine the chopper’s equipped with lights Jack – and that the pilot’s trained to navigate over pine trees. Odd that during his rant about the blind guy managing to escape, Jack didn’t add that Adam managed to lock both doddering old fools behind a glass paned patio door! Instead of shouting and rattling the handle, maybe Victor and Jack should have busted the glass and even if it took the pair of them using all their might, surely they could have tossed aside that 10 lb wicker chair. Ya think Victor and Jack continued to rattle the flimsy door ‘locked’ by a chair and shout ‘let us out – are you out of your mind son? I’m gonna crush you like a BUG!’ until someone came to their rescue (after a frantic 911 call that went something like this. ‘We need help. This is Victor Newman. I’m here with JackAbbott. Yes. We seem to have been locked in this damned cabin – by my blind son. Yes, he’s armed with a poker. He’s actually holding the pointy end – but he could still put an eye out. What’s that Jack? Oh, Mr Abbott would like his poker back. It’s part of a set…..No – we can’t escape. There seems to be something lodged beneath the door handle – possibly a chair of some sort. Never mind – just get all your resources out here. I’ll have my resources meet them. BYOB=Bring your own batteries. Ya got that’?) – or do you think Jack turned to Victor and said – I know this family cabin like the back of my hand – I’m pretty sure it’s got a front door. Let’s partner up one more time and go find it! The search team really needs Victor to get batteries from the cabin? They all turned their flashlights on and said ‘oh damn. Mine’s dead. Tom? Yours dead too? Stan? Yeah – I need a couple Double A’s’ Damn cutbacks – nobody brought spare batteries? See if the old rich guy can borrow a few from the Abbott cabin, will ya? If not, someone’s gonna have to drive to the 7/11 in town’ ... Victor loves his little girl? Oh really Ashley? Because he visits so often? But I guess it’s true – cause Victor tells Jack “I’ve loved that girl since she was born’ – Sure, I didn’t see her for months, cause I was shacked up with Nikki in Europe – but I still loved her (and sent lots of expensive Christmas gifts to prove it) …. Have a great weekend!