Victor’s ‘very happy’ that his sons are working together to protect the family. Vikki arrives to say that she’s flying to Milan and blab that their Dad’s holding Jack hostage. Nick’s not impressed.
Traci has to believe that Victor won’t let Jack be harmed; perhaps there is no ‘seduction scheme’. Nikki believes there is and doesn’t know if her marriage will survive this.
‘Oh wow, oh damn’, this isn’t what I expected, Billy gapes. What the hell, Dad!? Kyle sputters. Patty’s pleased to see all the Abbott men. ‘Long time, no see, Diane’. Shut up! Diane snaps. We thought Victor had you locked up! she doesn’t even know how to process this!!! Jack hurriedly buttons his shirt.
Disgusted by both Patty and Jack, Diane points out that Jack has lipstick on his shirt. ‘It’s exactly what it looks like’ but Jack doesn’t know how this happened; let me explain. Explain what!? How can there be any explanation for you to be in bed with this psychopath!? Diane’s livid.
Traci appreciates Nikki talking to her. Nikki appreciates Traci’s kindness. Billy calls to let Traci know that they’ve located Jack; he’s safe and unharmed – so far. He’ll explain when he sees her. Updated, Nikki’s relieved. Victor will be furious and she couldn’t be happier.
Nick had the same concerns, Sharon knows he’ll have Adam’s back. Saving the day is what he does best. Chelsea’s noticed that Nick doesn’t seem to be in as much pain. He’s stopped taking pain meds, Sharon reports.
Now in the loop, Nick worries about this escalating the war with the Abbott’s. Nikki arrives to announce ‘your father (the kidnapper) lied to my face’. Jack’s been found; he’s a free man again, she crows. After Victor goes to make a call to look into it, Vikki chides her Mom; ‘you enjoyed that a bit too much’. It’s exactly what he deserves, Nikki’s unapologetic.
Asked how Mariah is, Sharon’s concerned that she’s showing no progress. Chelsea’s optimistic because of what Connor’s overcome. She’s teaching him that people make mistakes and can move on. Hopefully, Adam remembers that while helping his brother.
He’ll get over it, Nikki’s indifferent – if not, she doesn’t care. Informed that Nick and Adam are going to Vegas, Nikki worries – she wants them both to be safe. Promise me you won’t kill each other, Nick gets no guarantee from his Mom. After Adam goes to say goodbye to Chelsea, Victoria and Nick ask her to go easy on Dad. She clip-clops out to leave Nick to scold his sister for dragging Summer into this.
Get out! Diane throws Patty’s clothes at her. You’re as handsome as your brother, Patty coos at Billy. Kyle doesn’t know where to being – did she escape? Is this Victor’s doing? Jack wants to speak to Diane. No, SHE will be the one doing the talking!
At their house, Chelsea orders Adam to check in at least once a day, and don’t let any memories of the past get under your skin. Adam won’t, not when he has Chelsea and Connor to come home to ~kiss~
When Nick stops by CL’s, Sharon can’t help but worry about his. This is Matt Clark we’re talking about. Adam and I have this; Mariah needs your love and support, Nick promises to be careful ~hug~
‘I’m decent’, Patty tells Jack that it was ‘magic’. Get out, he barks. After Billy and Kyle hustle Patty out, Diane slaps Jack across the face – hard.
Nikki asks Victor if he got his confirmation. Pouring a drink, he doesn’t want to talk about it. Nikki does – how could you?? No, you didn’t do this ‘for the family’; she’s not sure she can forgive his cruelty. Do you think I give a damn?! Get out NOW!!! Victor stuns her.