Stephanie’s not surprised to hear that Holden and Claire are together – she’s been a great support for him. Holden’s supporting Claire too, Victoria’s glad she has him to lean on. A nurse comes in to tell Dr Simmons that Mrs Newman’s out of surgery.
Claire’s sorry she’s not great company. Holden distracts her with a bird story of his own. His first job was passing out flyers on the street corner, wearing a chicken suit. He went to a real estate job interview wearing the suit because the zipper got stuck. Your grandma will get through this. Claire gets a call from her Mom – your grandmother’s out of surgery.
Nick knows Dad is gutted and hopes this brings him and Mom back together – she’ll need him – he’ll be right by her side. Love always wins. Nick gets a call from Victoria – Mom’s out of surgery. Give everyone my love, Sharon says as Nick and Noah leave.
The bickering continues. Cane believes Billy’s jealous. Jill approves of me being in that chair. You’re desperate for your Mom’s approval.
Everyone now gathered at Memorial, Nikki’s in recovery. She’s wheeled by on a gurney – patches over her eyes and she still knocked out.
Billy asks his Mom why she approves of Cane running Chancellor – why am I not good enough? I worked my ass off. You had big dreams but were impulsive etc. Jill sold the company to Victor because it was for the best. Why am I not good enough? Billy asks a third time. Knowing the answer is the only way he’ll get over this.
Dr Nottingham comes in to report that they were able to remove the entire mass. We’ll know more when Nikki regains consciousness. Stephanie adds that Nikki waking up to all this love is the best medicine. Victor puts his hand on Nikki’s shoulder. We’ll get you through this, he puts a hand on her forehead. The kids smile at one another.