Is this an ambush of the exes? Nick claims the bruises on his hands is from hitting his Dad’s heavy bag. I should go. No need, Phyllis will leave. We’re all on the same side, Sharon stops them. We both have love and concern for you, Phyllis agrees.
It’s not a big deal – just a tiny set back, Chelsea and Audra tell Sally that there’s a nasty stomach bug going around – a few of the ladies can’t make it. But, we have an extra surprise – you’re gonna love it. Leaving, Billy passes Adam on the patio. This won’t take long, Adam insists they talk.
Everyone got exactly what they deserve, a voice in Matt’s head says. Nobody deserves what I put them through, Matt argues. You’re weak and pathetic! the voice accuses. Kindness isn’t a weakness, Matt asserts. Kindness died in the car crash – you need to get the hell out of here! the voice warns.
A woman who’s always been propped up by her husband can’t beat me, Diane boasts. Nikki knows what Diane’s capable of and what she’s not capable of – so will bury her. Do we agree not to involve our husbands? Jack returns on cue – did I miss anything?
You’re using again, aren’t you? Phyllis accuses Nick. I knew she was trouble, she adds when hearing that Marie OD’d again. She has nobody, Nick defends his friend. Except YOU – you want to save the world! Phyllis doesn’t care about Marie – she cares about Nick and will help him kick his addiction the way she helped Jack.
Fighting with the voice in his head, Matt can’t do this anymore – I need to heal! There’s good in me (he wants to be the man Phyllis can rely on) You think this is a choice!? You are who you will always be! Matt shouts at the mirror. Please God, don’t let that be true! I can’t, he sobs – I won’t.
Nikki and I were talking about Billy and Sally’s wedding, Diane lies. She’s a wonderful influence on Billy, Jack knows when you find that right person it makes all the difference. Leaving to meet Mike for a drink, Diane’s sorry if her joke went too far. That was almost civil, Jack comments. The personal issue Nikki came to discuss? Nicholas.
This isn’t about Matt – it’s about Marie, Phyllis wishes her a full recovery – but she’s the last thing you need in your life right now. Nikki stopped by -Sharon knows how he hurt his hand. Nick went after the dealer but he got away. Phyllis and Sharon both nag him about Marie – you need to look after yourself. And while Sharon wants Nick to go back to rehab, Phyllis wants him to stay home. WE love and support you.
Sally wonders what’s going on out there (Billy and Adam on the patio) Audra and Chelsea both get texts – more cancellations due to this stomach bug.
Yes, Billy knows Adam’s coming to the wedding. Adam doesn’t want things to be weird between them. Oh, it’s far too late for that, Billy scoffs.
Meeting Mike at the cafe, Diane shares her plan to destroy Nikki. Vibrante must fail right out of the gate. This has nothing to do with Jack and Victor – they won’t know it’s personal until Nikki’s down for the count.