Aside, Ben assures Abby that Max will be fine with the baby. They praise one another – Abby asks Ben to promise to never lose sight of ‘this’ (being husband and wife) I love you, Ben gives her a kiss. At the counter, Max turns to stare.
Billy approves of Vikki’s advice to Abby (to keep the marriage alive after the baby) Off they go for some sex.
Neil doesn’t need to detox, he needs Scotch. Lily pleads – the twins almost lost their Grandpa – listen to Jack (who will be there for Neil the way he was for him)
Natalie returns to ask what Phyllis is doing there. No, Victor didn’t fire her but the seeds are planted. She messed up in front of Luca. Before we know it, Victor will think he’s getting no return on his investment and fire me (then Natalie can work for Billy and Phyllis) She wants Natalie out of Summer’s life.
Summer drops by her Grandpa’s office to share her suspicion that Natalie’s security program wasn’t ever supposed to work. Victor thanks the one grandchild he can count on – thanks for coming by – love you too. Now alone, Victor makes a call – Chief Williams please (Adam hovers outside looking worried as Victor tells Paul that Noah ran over Billy Abbott)
Next: Noah’s banged up and in a hospital bed. Dylan stands – You’re under arrest for the hit and run that almost killed Billy Abbott… Why the hell would you turn your grandson over to the cops, Nick marches into Victor’s office to ask … Noah’s life was in your hands and you sold him out! Marisa slaps Adam. Hey!! Chelsea barks.
My Thoughts: Of course the lab ‘messed up’ Ashley’s blood test results. But why isn’t Ben remotely shocked to hear it? … What great advice for women of the new millennium – with a straight face and no trace of irony, career woman Vikki tells Abby that she must pay attention to Ben – no matter how tired she is from taking care of the baby (!?) Abby may as well donate her shoe collection and don her apron; clearly she belongs barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen … Whatever happened to waiting out the first (and most dicey) trimester before announcing a pregnancy? I do look forward to Abby’s fashion forward maternity clothes (if Max doesn’t put an end to her shenanigans) He needs to have a word with Faith on the perks of having a half sibling…. Right Lily – Neil left the club hammered. I’m sure he’s off visiting the son he barely mentions. Why is Jack surprised that lied about not drinking? It’s what alcoholics do. And why are the Abbott’s yet again dining in Victor’s restaurant … Is there no alcohol delivery/customer privilege? Jack had no difficulty getting Neil’s location. Understatement of the day goes to Ben; Max hasn’t exactly been easy since he’s been here. Easy? The kid’s been an absolute horror … If Luca was so genuinely enamored with Summer, why didn’t he say good-bye or acknowledge her when leaving her apartment? … We get to plan a baby shower and a bridal shower!!! Really Abby? Never mind that you’ve basically just asked Vikki to throw you a shower – but you’re assuming anyone will give a rats ass that Vikki’s marrying Billy for the FOURTH time! (and with her previous FIVE marriages to four grooms) this will make Vikki a bride for the TENTH time. Sure one was invalid, but come ON – no one’s going to be lining up to give this woman a toaster. Vikki’s only reason to blush would be if she tries to pull off anything close to a white dress) .. Parenthood is a ‘crap shoot’ Vikki? That’s an odd choice of words when your baby’s Daddy is a gambling addict.