Putting her tablet down, Sharon points out that it’s a bit confusing – we were married; neither of us are seeing anyone – it’s complicated. No, having Nick here hasn’t caused her distress. Nick doesn’t care what other people think – you’ve been a great friend. Sharon agrees – but we’d all be better off if you got your own place. Where’s this coming from? Nick gets no answer but if this is what Sharon wants …. As Nick goes upstairs, Sharon’s left to look heartbroken.
Back at the ranch, Jack claims that Vikki only came to him because of Victor’s disloyalty. Yet both she and Ashley work for ME, Victor gets loud (and so does Jack) Devon and Arturo appear to physically hold the old men back. Jack can’t wait for the day that Victor drops dead. Sorry Nikki, he snalrs then slams out.
JT lists the positives and negatives; a list they went over when they got married. We promised to always tell each other the truth. I slapped you – you grabbed my neck, Vikki adds. JT won’t let that moment define them over the many hours spent holding hands and ‘walking the floor’ with their baby Reed. HE defines us. JT then lists all he’d miss – it would kill him not to have Vikki in his life. One bad moment can’t ruin what we have. Vikki’s the one to initiate apologies and a kiss. I can’t, she pushes away – what if it happens again? It won’t, JT’s sure. Vikki reminds he vowed to love her til death, gave me a baby and took him away. Trust this, JT takes Vikki’s hands in his. Close your eyes; imagine never having this again. Don’t let one bad moment ruin the thousands of good moments to come. I do trust you, Vikki assures. Marry me, JT proposes. We can’t throw this away – we must hold onto it forever ~kiss~ And now it’s time for makeup sex.
Next: Victor issues JT an ultimatum …. Dina reveals a secret …. Sparks fly between Nick and Sharon.
My Thoughts: Sad to see Vikki falling into a classic abusive relationship. It’s so easy to see from the outside – but anyone who’s been in an abusive relationship knows how hard it is to see it in the moment. JT’s even got Vikki thinking that she’s as much to blame for his violence. This is one of the few times a parent (in this case, Billy) does have reason to say ‘it’s my business because my kids live here’. It’s only a matter of time before the kids are exposed to JT abusing Vikki. One has to wonder what Reed’s seen between JT and Mac. Note that he didn’t say anything to his Father but got a goodbye kiss and ‘I love you’ from his Mom…. Why on earth would Sharon think that Nick was inviting her to the meeting? Nikki and Victor can barely tolerate her. And she’s the only one confused (though who can blame her with Nick walking around like he’s a Chippendale) … I’m no doctor – but I’m not sure it’s a good idea to encourage Dina to think Jack is his Father, John. What happens when she slips him the tongue?