Good to see you, my boy. But you were expecting Adam, Nick knows. Victor’s secretary said his son was here so he took a 50/50 chance. He hopes Nick’s not there to make another pitch to save Dark Horse. No, Nick’s moving on. Victor assumes he’s not there to take his rightful place at NE. No, Nick’s there to invite his Dad to attend Christians’ first T-ball game. Of course, Victor can ‘swing it’.
In the park, Kyle amuses the girls with how seriously he’s taking his role as wedding planner. Lola’s sure it will be the wedding of her dreams – because I’m marrying you ~kiss~ On a nearby bench, Summer tells Theo that she’s lost her appetite. She’s been used and tossed aside too many times to believe in romance. Theo agrees. An emotional Tessa thanks everyone for dropping everything to come out to support her. She’s not sure she deserves so much support. To Tessa! Theo leads the toast that all join in on.
Mallory takes each day as it comes and counts her blessings. She has to run – ‘lovely to meet you both’ she tells the Baldwins. Walking Mallory out of Society, Jack’s sorry their chat was waylaid. How about another time? Mallory would like that.
Back inside, Lauren goes back to what Mike was involved in earlier. Nothing to worry about, just job-related stress, he shrugs it off. With a kiss, Lauren goes back to work, leaving Mike to get a call from Adam – who has a proposition for him.
Back at their apartment, Kyle’s eager to continue wedding talk – his Dad agreed to be his best man. You said I could go all out, he reminds. Whatever makes you happy, Lola agrees. YOU make me happy, Kyle gives her a kiss then stands Lola up – repeat after me; I Lola, will allow you Kyle, anything your heart desires ~kiss~
Looking through photos on Mariah’s phone on the fire escape, Tessa declares it the best day ever. It went by so fast. Mariah’s so happy for Tessa (who’s happy for ‘us’) And you DO deserve the support and everything good thing coming to you, Mariah adds. Tessa will perform one more song – for the girl she loves. After a couple of selfies, Tessa serenades Mariah.
Tessa’s song plays in the background (I’ll survive the storm if I’m with you) as Victor and Nikki are laughing in the park as Nick helps Christian practice T-ball. Victor takes a seat with his son and grandson as aa smiling Nikki takes a photo.
At the tackhouse, Adam’s on the phone with Mike – he’s filed for custody of Christian and his current attorney’s not as ‘hawkish’ as he’d like. Mike can give Adam a referral but even offered double what Nick’s paying him isn’t interested in representing Adam. For the record, I can’t be bought. Everyone has a price, Adam’s sure Mike will warm up to the idea. Not if hell froze over, Mike hangs up.
Next: Victor makes an important decision …. Lily disappoints Cane … Nikki leans on Paul.