Sitting in front of her shattered/taped-up mirror, Nikki’s about to apply lipstick then thinks better of it.
How the hell did you guys get Newman Media back? Victor wants to know. Adam’s bent over backwards for the company and family – he risked his life in Vegas, Chelsea thinks they should be thanking him, not grilling him. Guess it’s not a coup unless YOU pull it off, huh Dad? Adam and Chelsea leave Victoria to agree with her Dad that they’re hiding something (and she’ll find out what)
Sally feels guilty about giving Billy’s gift to his enemy; she should have talked to him first. We vowed not to keep secrets. You thought he’d be in London for a while – you had to act fast, Audra points out.
Dropping by the house to see Sally, Victoria’s surprised that Billy’s home from London. You must be shocked that Adam convinced her and Audra to give NM back, she drops the bomb.
Audra will back Sally up if needed. You kept our company safe from a Newman power grab. Sally doesn’t want to lie to Billy but isn’t sure she can trust him with the truth (that no money exchanged hands)
If you tell Victor that you paid for something he feels belongs to him, it won’t go well, Chelsea warns. As long as Sally and Audra stick to the story, the secret won’t get out, Adam concludes.
Sally did tell you, didn’t she? Of course, Billy isn’t involved in Spectra Charles. Victoria’s curious to hear how Adam and Chelsea talked Sally into giving up Newman Media without compensation. On cue, Sally arrives – what are you doing here? We were just discussing you giving up NM without getting anything in return. How did that deal go down? It happened so fast, Sally lies – we didn’t want to lose Spectra Charles so gave it up. So, you didn’t put up a fight or ask for compensation? Victoria’s not buying it.
Is anyone home? Nikki comes out to ask. I’m right here, sweetheart, Victor goes to her side. Can you help me? she bleats.
Victor sits Nikki down to ask how she’s feeling. If you must know, I had a rough night. Of course the staff told you there was an ‘incident’ with the mirror, Nikki’s annoyed. Of course, you could have cut yourself, Victor asks her to let someone know if she has another accident. It wasn’t an accident, Nikki admits.
Audra and Sally are good liars but Adam and Chelsea are proud of their acting skills. We’ll always have each others’ back ¬kiss¬ You really are hurt that your Dad put Victoria in charge – does part of you want to make a play for the whole empire? Chelsea wonders.
Sally didn’t ask Adam for money because she knew he wouldn’t go against his father. Victoria’s sorry it came to this and hopes they can all move on. You have a wedding and baby to plan for, she leaves Sally to say ‘I can explain’. Billy’s pissed that he heard the news from Victoria – were you too afraid to tell me?
You think I want to unseat Victoria and take over? No, Adam’s not thinking of bringing Spyder back – he wants to work side by side with Chelsea and spend time with Connor. Yes, that’s enough for him. He wishes they kept Newman Media for themselves – folding it back into NE gives my Dad and sister the power to take it away.
Sally came home to tell Billy – she hasn’t forgotten that he gifted Newman Media to her. We had to act quickly. She couldn’t risk losing Spectra Charles. Billy’s mad – but not at Sally. He vows to get NM back. Asked to ‘leave it alone’, Billy wonders what else aren’t you telling me?
Returning to the ranch, Victoria announces that she just came from Billy and Sally’s. How are you? she asks her Mom. Nikki’s scared and angry – I may never see again – that’s all you people need to know. Attempting to walk off in a huff, Nikki tumbles into Victor’s arms. I hate this, she cries.