Season 28 2000 - 2011

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Paul is waiting for Chris at Legal Aid when Nina walks in. She assumes he is in a bad mood because of the job offer Michael made Chris. Paul can't believe that she is seriously thinking of taking the job. Nina tells Paul that this job means a lot to Chris and he would be wrong to stand in her way.
Chris continues her discussion with Michael regarding working with him. He definitely wants to make this partnership work, whatever it takes. Chris returns to Legal Aid and informs Paul that she accepted Michael's offer.
Jill and John have a serious discussion with Billy about his behavior. Billy agrees he has been wrong and accepts the fact that he is grounded.
Brad meets up with Diane at Gina's. He finds it hard to believe that Diane is once again falling under Victor's spell. Diane wonders if Victor is just toying with her emotions.
Victoria informs Gary that Victor has agreed to keep his agency on the ""Brash & Sassy"" campaign, but she wants Gary to be in charge of it. They decide to go ou

When Brad finds Ashley reading a baby book, she confesses that she's pregnant. Brad is jealous of whoever the father is. Jack arrives at Christian's office. He wants him to come back to Genoa City and take responsibility for the baby. Christian tells Jack that Ashley is happy to have this baby all to herself and he should stop meddling in her business.
Diane has a difficult decision to make. She wants Victor, but is afraid if she becomes pregnant with his sperm, he will be furious with her.
Victoria and Gary find a secluded table at Gina's. He admits that he likes her, but things are complicated for him. It's okay with Victoria; she wants to take things slowly. She also worries about Ross coming after Gary when he is released from jail. Gary assures her he isn't afraid of Ross.
Victor and Paul meet at the police station, trying to get a search warrant for Ross' apartment.
Jill wants Billy to talk to her about his drinking. He is tired of the lectures but assures her not to blame hersel

Ross is frustrated when the judge won't lower his bail. He wants to see his lawyer. Victoria tries to get in touch with Gary, who told her he was going back to his office. Instead, he has gone to the jail to see Ross.
Victor tells Victoria that he won't let Brash & Sassy go back to the older, more successful ads. She is relieved that the decision has been made for her. What she doesn't know is that Victor wants Jack to think that ""Brash & Sassy"" is failing. Then Jack will expand ""Glow by Jabot,"" thus taking the company further into debt.
Ashley tells Jack she is aware he went to Paris to speak with Christian. She wants him to stay out of her personal life.
Tricia confronts Sharon at Gina's. She accuses her of spreading vicious lies about her for no reason. Sharon thinks it's time for the police to decide.
Megan stops at the apartment to talk to Ryan. She can't believe that Tricia didn't tell him about Sharon practically accusing her of murdering Tony.
Olivia is happy to learn from Dru

Jack and Ashley try to convince Jill that it's time for Jabot to expand. Jill is concerned that they may have overextended themselves with their loan obligations. Jack vows he will never do anything to endanger Jabot again.
Victor places a phone call to the bank president, Alan Carey. He reveals to Neil that they will have Jabot back before Jack knows what hit him.
Gary wants to help Ross but doesn't have the $5000 to help him make bail. Ross orders Gary to leave. Ross receives the money and assumes his family scraped it together. Paul is notified that Ross is on his way home.
Ryan is shocked to learn from Megan that Sharon thinks Tricia intentionally murdered Tony. He wonders why Tricia hasn't confided in him.
Nick tells Sharon that he would like her to drop her accusations against Tricia. Sharon believes Tricia is dangerous and wonders what she might do to Megan's next boyfriend.
Dru meets Neil at Gina's and wants to know what's going on with Olivia. Olivia tells her doctor that she

Paul gets his search warrant but not before Ross is able to post bail to get out of jail. The police search Ross' apartment but turn up nothing. Paul thinks Ross had time to stash any evidence.
The ""fan"" types another letter to Victoria indicating that the thought of losing her would make him very, very angry.
Diane questions why Michael is packing up his office. He explains that he is starting up his own law firm with Chris. Chris is also packing up, hoping she hasn't made a big mistake.
Ryan confronts Sharon about her accusations against Tricia. He wants to know her hard evidence or drop her theory. Megan can't believe that Tricia didn't confide in Ryan about Sharon's remarks. Tricia tries to cover by telling Megan that Ryan's career might be affected. Megan doesn't buy it.
Dru asks Neil why her family won't tell her what's happening with Olivia. Neil tells her that it's hard to bring her into the fold when she probably is leaving again soon.

Ryan is angry that Sharon seems to be taking pleasure in trying to ruin Tricia's life. Ryan can only hope she's wrong. When Tricia informs her husband that she and Megan are going to London to visit their father, Ryan wants some answers. Tricia promises that when she returns from her trip, she will be a changed woman.
At the police station, Sharon tells the detective that Tricia hated Tony and that she can prove that she ran over him on purpose.
Gary sits at his computer writing another letter to Victoria. He says he feels close to her now and would be angry if he loses her. He stares at his photo montage of Victoria.
Chris is putting her office together when Michael walks in. He thinks Chris should give Paul a call and work things out. She warns him not to get involved in her personal life.
Neil tells Olivia that Dru is convinced that something is being kept from her. She also suspects that something is going on between them. Olivia will tell Dru that there is nothing romantic going o

As Jack celebrates the expansion of ""Glow by Jabot"", Ashley reminds him that they have a huge loan to pay off. Jill states that she was unaware of the loan and is worried about making the payments. John supports Jack's actions and tells Jill not to worry.
Neil confirms with Victor that ""Glow"" has expanded. Victor calls Alan and tells him he wants to close the deal on the Jabot loan immediately.
Sharon confides in Nick that she went to the police again about Tricia's involvement in Tony's death. Nick wants her to stop pursuing the matter, but she can't put it out of her mind. She then shows Nick the lease for the new coffeehouse. Nick signs it even though he has not told Victor.
Tricia apologizes to Ryan for not telling him about Sharon's accusations. She insists that after a visit to her father she will be just fine. As she is getting ready to leave, a detective arrives at the door wanting to discuss Tony's death.
Chris calls Paul, letting him know she has a client dinner and will be h

Jack tells Frank he is certain he is doing the right thing by expanding ""Glow."" He wants Frank to push through the loan extension immediately.
Victor tells Alan that he has exactly one hour to accept his offer to acquire the loan that his bank is holding on Jabot. Ashley arrives at Victor's office. She accepts his invitation to dinner. He tells Ashley that no matter what happens, they will always remain close. Alan calls Victor back to let him know he now owns the loan.
Detective LaCerra wants to talk to Tricia about her feelings for Tony. She admits she didn't think Tony was the right person for Megan, but denies planting the bra or kissing Tony on New Year's Eve. Ryan is angry with Tricia and wants some answers. He lets her know that if she leaves for London, he won't be at the apartment when she returns.
Mac and Raul want to spend some time with Billy even though he is grounded. They decide to rent some movies and take them to the Abbott house. Mac thinks they should put their feeli

At the Lodge, Victor and Ashley flirt with each other as they dance. He offers to walk her back to work as long as the coast is clear. At Jabot, they run into Jill, but she leaves. Victor and Ashley exchange goodnights and kiss.
Diane makes an appointment for the artificial insemination. She is sure that if she doesn't change her mind, she will be pregnant with Victor's child.
Brad offers to teach Nikki how to use a computer. He shows her how she can find out all about the fashion industry from her own home. Nikki is thrilled with the process.
Billy shares with Jack that there is something between Mac and him, but they can't pursue it because of Raul. Jack tells him not to deny his feelings because they always win out. Billy thanks him for listening, but he doesn't want to discuss it anymore.
Brittany approaches Jill, asking her to lighten up on Billy. Jill is disappointed with Brittany but will give her a second chance because Billy asked her to.
Kay questions Mac about Raul and Billy

Diane calls the reproductive lab and has them transfer Victor's sperm to the fertility clinic. She tells the doctor she is keeping the sample under the name Jenkins and not Newman for confidentiality reasons.
Victor finds Jack and Ashley at Gina's. He congratulates them on the expansion of ""Glow."" Jack senses there is something going on between Ashley and Victor. He assumes he must be imagining it.
Brad wakes up Nikki, who has fallen asleep in front of his computer. She notices that Brad has stocks marked on the screen. When he tells her how much money he has made by day trading, Nikki decides she must get herself a computer.
Brittany wants Billy to know how much she cares about him. She proves it by kissing him in the school hallway. Mac watches the interaction.
Ryan is glad Tricia decided not to go to London. Tricia strikes back, insisting that she had no choice. Ryan tells her he wants her to see a therapist. Her behavior has been very disturbing. As Ryan opens the door, Keith is st

Victor doesn't understand Paul's anger when he asks him to bring Chris in on the stalker case. Paul claims that Victor Newman turned his life upside down when he sent Chris to Hawaii. Paul eventually responds to Victor's request and asks Chris to check into Ross' attorney.
Chris claims that because of Michael's dealings with Warton, she can't jeopardize the firm. Paul feels Michael is driving a wedge between them.
Gary and Victoria go to dinner. He tells her about his failed relationships with women. He asks her if she thinks about ""the fan"" and then apologizes for bringing it up.
Jack questions Ashley's relationship with Victor. She tells him to stay out of it. Later, Victor calls and asks her to have dinner with him.
When Keith finds out that Tricia accidentally killed Tony Viscardi, he agrees with Ryan that she should see a therapist. Tricia exclaims that Ryan believes she hit Tony on purpose.
Sharon tells Nick that she is surprised to see Chris and Michael getting along so well. It

Gary questions how Paul will find the stalker. Paul explains that he will follow the paper trail. Victoria tells Gary that it is a huge comfort having him around. When she leaves to get something, he picks up her scarf and smells it. She returns and sees him with it.
Ashley confesses to Olivia that she is pregnant and plans to raise the baby by herself. She then goes to her obstetrician for her first ultrasound. Ashley is overjoyed by the sound of the baby's heartbeat.
Jill can't help but wonder why Ashley is seeing Victor. Ashley must realize that Victor is probably using her to get inside information on Jabot.
Nick and Sharon are looking forward to the last visit from the social worker so they can legally adopt Cassie. Cassie confesses to Nick that she already calls him ""daddy"" when she is at school.
Megan tells Nina that she really misses Tony. She is having a hard time putting Sharon's accusations out of her mind. Tricia refuses to see the therapist and Keith agrees with her. Keith

Ryan arrives at Victoria's office wanting to confide in her about Tricia. Gary isn't happy when Victoria tells him she needs some time alone with Ryan. He seems jealous, and Victoria considers it a good sign. She gives him a peck on the lips and leaves. Later, Gary tears up a picture of Victoria.
Tricia admits to her father that she is a mess. Keith lets Tricia know that he will always be there for her. Megan goes to Grace to learn the truth about Tricia's involvement in breaking up her relationship with Tony.
John and Jill discuss Billy's grounding. They agree that Raul and Mac should be able to come over to the house. Brittany questions why Mac would go out of her way to help her see Billy since Mac has never done her any favors in the past.
Kay tells Brock that he was right about Billy and Mac. Brock doesn't want to hear it. He feels Raul is a better match for his daughter because Billy has serious problems.
Dru asks Malcolm if there is anything romantic going on between Neil and Ol

Ashley protests when Victor takes her to the private dining room, telling him she isn't properly dressed. Victor shows her a few dresses he brought from Fenmore's for her to try on. He pulls out his favorite. When Ashley returns, she is wearing a different dress. Victor notices her figure and concludes that she is pregnant.
John and Jill tell Billy that they will allow him to have Raul and Mac over a few times a week. Billy begs Jill to let Brittany come over too, but she is sure that John won't agree to it. When Jill leaves, Billy takes out a picture of Mac.
Kay confides in Nikki that she is worried Mac is falling for Billy. Nikki speculates that Raul and Mac will grow closer since Billy is grounded.
Keith wants to take Tricia and Megan to London to distance them from all that's been happening. Tricia finds Megan's flight information to New York and realizes she has gone to see Grace.
Megan wants answers from Grace concerning Tricia. Grace tells her that she acted alone and advises he

Ashley confirms to Victor that she is pregnant. He assumes the father is Christian. She asks if this changes things between them. He is not sure how he feels. Ashley leaves him to sort out his thoughts.
When Ashley returns to Jabot she tells Jack that Victor knows she's pregnant. Jack can only hope this puts an end to their relationship. Nikki tells Jack that she plans to put together a portfolio of fashion design and hopes that Ashley will change her mind about letting her work for Jabot.
Jill and Kay agree that Mac and Billy would not be a good match. Besides, Jill thinks that Billy's feelings are for Brittany.
Back at the Abbott home, Mac and Billy exchange glances as Raul talks about the fun they had when they went bowling earlier this evening.
When Megan returns from New York, Tricia begins to defend herself until Megan tells her that Grace took the blame for everything that happened. Grace arrives at the coffeehouse and sees Sharon. Grace wants some answers when she finds out tha

Diane informs Marissa that she will know in a week if she is pregnant. Marissa gives her a parenting magazine for good luck.
When Victor finds the magazine he questions Diane. She insists she was looking at it to find a baby gift. She then tells him that children are the reason life is worth living.
Gary wonders why he can't bear to take down the collage of Victoria since he now has the real thing. He slams his desk in anger. When Victoria calls to wish him goodnight, he assures her he was thinking about her.
Megan meets Grace at the coffeehouse. Megan doesn't like hearing Grace tell her that Tricia was deeply involved in trying to break up her relationship with Tony. Grace is beginning to believe that Tony's death wasn't an accident at all.
Ryan goes to the Dennison home to find Tricia. He begs her to come back home with him, but she refuses. She wants to stay with her father, who is supportive of her.
Malcolm and Olivia fight over Neil, Dru and Callie. Malcolm thinks that Olivia migh

Diane is fairly confident that she is making inroads with Victor when Ashley arrives. Victor tells Diane he wants some privacy. Ashley is sorry that she upset Victor with her pregnancy. She would never intentionally hurt him. He kisses her.
Tricia confronts Grace, wondering what she is doing in Genoa City. Grace tells her that she is here to find out what happened to Tony. Tricia begs her not to say anything to Megan. Grace tells her she is going back to New York, not revealing that she has already told Megan everything. Megan can't stop thinking about the idea of her sister killing Tony.
Nina suggests that she speak to Tricia directly. Megan is afraid of what she might hear.
Paul is angry when Michael calls for Chris early in the morning. Chris asks Paul to try and understand her excitement over being part of a new law firm.
Neil and Dru wake up in each others arms, surprised at the passion they still feel for each other.

Victor and Ashley end their kiss. Victor suggests they keep their relationship from Jack. Ashley promises she won't offer any information, but he's bound to find out.
Jack learns that the Jabot loan was taken over by a company called Cheyenne Partners. He is determined to find out who owns the company.
Victor informs Neil that Jack knows about the loan. He can try all he wants, but Jack will never find out that Victor controls Cheyenne Partners.
Nikki shows Brad how she put some sketches together on the computer. Hopefully she can make some headway with Ashley.
Paul complains to Nina that he can't understand how Chris could take a job working with Michael. Nina warns him that Michael will have the last laugh if Paul continues to act this way.
Mary confronts Chris about working with Michael and what it's doing to her marriage. Chris is firm when she tells Mary that she controls her career.
Neil confides in Malcolm that he slept with Dru. Malcolm is happy for him.
Dru confides in Olivia

Victoria is impressed with Gary's new ideas. She wants to celebrate by having him cook dinner at his place. Gary says his place is a mess and was hoping she would fix him dinner at the ranch. Victoria doesn't think they will have privacy out there until Nikki tells her that she is leaving for New York. Victoria only hopes it isn't with Brad.
Jack is counting on Cheyenne Partners, the new holder of the Jabot loan, to give him an extension. Jill thinks it's strange that the loan was bought out at this time. Jack worries that Jill will go to John with this information. Instead, she goes to Brad telling him of an opportunity at Jabot. Victor is dead set on destroying Jack and Brad, but he doesn't want to include John and Ashley.
John offers to help out at the homeless shelter where Brock and Mac are working. Raul arrives to ask Mac if she wants to go visit Billy. She is reluctant at first, but John urges her to go.
Billy is on his way home from school when Brittany spots him. She isn't hap

Victoria instructs her bodyguard not to frisk Gary since she is expecting him. She then gives Miguel the night off. After dinner Victoria gives Gary a very romantic kiss, but he pulls away and stares at her. She innocently asks what's wrong.
Paul has a strong feeling that whoever put up the bail for Ross is also the stalker.
Jack is nervous about what Jill might be saying, but Ashley tells him not to worry. If they fail, they will fail as a family. A limo then picks Ashley up and takes her to Victor's private plane where they will fly to a romantic spot for dinner.
Jill explains to Brad that she's trying to raise $70 million to cover the Jabot loan. Jill emphasizes an ownership position in the company and urges him to think about it.
Diane sends Marissa out to buy a pregnancy test knowing that results could change her life -- and Victor's-- forever.
Raul and Mac arrive at Billy's house but can't find him. When Raul goes upstairs, Mac finds Billy asleep on the couch. Billy is confused.

Ashley and Victor are heading to their destination aboard the Newman jet. Victor finds it fascinating getting to know her again.
Diane is overwhelmed to find out she is having Victor's child. She phones the jet to get in touch with him but when Ashley answers, Diane hangs up.
Victoria and Gary agree that it's getting late and they both have to work tomorrow. She gets a kiss out of him and then he leaves. Later, Gary hears the voice of his old girlfriend asking why he can't have sex with her. He grabs a letter opener and violently slashes at the pictures of Victoria.
Billy confides in Jack that it would be easier for him if Brittany was there when Mac came over. Jack tells him he can't mask his feelings forever. John offers to ease up on Billy's grounding if he promises to work at the homeless shelter.
Mac explains to Brock that she and Billy are just good friends, but Brock and Kay still don't think Mac and Billy should hang out together.
Paul tells Chris that they are at an impasse in

Victor tells Ashley that he is having dinner with Diane tomorrow evening to discuss some important issues. Ashley doesn't understand. Victor changes the subject and tells her what a great mother she will make.
Diane confides in Michael that she thought she and Victor were growing closer, but she thinks he has another woman. She vows not to allow Victor to leave her again.
Megan decides to stay with Nina. She doesn't want to face the truth about Tricia. Keith finally realizes that Tricia is in a very complicated situation and should go back to Ryan and her marriage. When she arrives home, she avoids going to bed with Ryan, telling him she's tired from a long day.
Paul tells Chris that he will accept her decision to work with Michael. He loves her and misses her.
Dru, Neil and Lily return from a lovely evening together. Neil tells Dru that the guestroom is made up for her. Dru tells herself she can't get sucked into this family situation.

When Victor returns home, he wonders why Diane is so curious about his trip to Maine. She covers by telling him she will cook dinner at home tonight. Victor thinks it's a great idea, which thrills Diane.
Jill and Jack are anxious about their impending loan disaster. Ashley tells them to calm down and suggests that maybe Victor could help them. Jack thinks she is out of her mind.
Malcolm wonders why Olivia is so concerned about Dru and Neil. She assures him that she has no lingering feelings for Neil. If Neil and Dru were to get back together, she would be the first to congratulate them. Dru tells Neil that she plans to return to Paris. Neil feels foolish for thinking things would be different this time.
Nick asks Sharon if she thinks its right to not allow Megan to put the tragedy of Tony's death behind her. He is sure the truth will come out without her interference.
Tricia is angry when Ryan won't tell her where Megan is staying. When Megan walks in the front door, Tricia demands to

Victor is thrilled when Neil tells him that Jack took the bait and contacted Forsythe regarding the loan. Jack stole Victor's company from him and he wants to squeeze every last drop of agony out of him.
Ashley tells Jack that she believes an alliance with Victor could open a window of opportunity, but Jack thinks it would be a fatal mistake. Jack feels that Ashley is being conned by Victor.
Sharon tells Victoria that they are planning a celebration for Cassie's formal adoption. Nick asks her about Gary. He wants to know how the romance is progressing.
Later, Victoria invites Gary to the ranch for a working lunch. He tries to dissuade her but she insists. Gary hears a woman's voice telling him that everyone is going to know that he couldn't do it.
Paul explains to Chris that he thinks the person who gave Ross the bail money is the real stalker.
Keith insists that Megan take a long, hard look at the role she played in this family mess. Her relationship with Tony was only infatuation. Th

Brad visits Ashley at the Jabot lab. She asks if Jill has told him about the company's financial troubles. Brad confirms that he turned Jill down, but wanted to see how they were doing. An enraged Jack walks in and orders Brad to leave. Brad thinks Jack is stubborn and doesn't know why they tolerate him. Jill is able to dodge John's questions about her fight with Jack by changing the subject to Billy.
John informs Jill that Billy is going to work at the shelter. At school, Billy lets Brittany know that she can visit the house as long as Mac and Raul are there. She isn't pleased with the arrangement, but it is a big house and she hopes they can have some time alone.
Later, Billy goes to the shelter and finds out he will be working alongside Mac.
Miguel welcomes Nikki home and then tells Victoria her picnic is ready. Gary arrives at the ranch. He explains he doesn't have much time. When Victoria offers to call his boss, he agrees to go on a picnic in the woods with her, minus her bodygua

When Jill spots Victor at Gina's she questions him about his relationship with Ashley. He responds that it's none of her concern. She counters that it is her concern when it affects Jabot.
Nikki shows up at Brad's door. She doesn't want him to back away from the Jill's offer. If he gets a foot in Jabot then maybe there is a chance for her.
Jack refuses to listen to Ashley's plea to get financial help from Brad or Victor. She doesn't believe things can get much worse at this point. Victor arrives and Jack wants to know what he's doing there.
Victoria takes Gary to the old tree house at the ranch for their picnic. They both enjoy the privacy and share a few kisses.
When Ross refuses to talk, Paul turns to a girl from the office that Ross had dated. Susan tells Paul that Ross was full of himself, but she thought Gary was really cute.
Raul runs into Brittany at the coffeehouse. He hopes they can all end up being friends. Brittany rolls her eyes; she can't think of anything duller.
Mac and

A reluctant Jack leaves Victor and Ashley alone. Ashley feels her baby move and asks Victor if he wants to feel it. They happily share a beautiful moment together.
When Ashley asks if he wants to have dinner tonight, he reminds her that he is dining with Diane. When he arrives home, Diane tells him she wants everything to be just right. He thinks their talk is long overdue.
Brad and Nikki discuss pooling their money and buying into Jabot. Brad has another idea; they could buy out a different company and work as a team.
Billy and Mac have a good time working together at the shelter. When they realize what personal feelings they have for each other, Billy suggests they be honest with themselves and go for it.
Megan wants to apologize to Sharon and thanks her for exposing the truth. She still wonders if Tricia hit Tony on purpose, but only Tricia knows for sure.
Ryan asks Tricia why she would have kissed Tony. She claims she was confused and begs him not to turn his back on her. Again Rya

Diane feels the evening is going well until Victor tells her that she has to vacate his apartment in two weeks. He offers to put her up in a hotel. The evening ends without her revealing to Victor that she is pregnant. She vows that he will not get rid of her.
Ashley informs Olivia that she is dating Victor. Olivia wonders how Jack is taking the news.
Nikki finds Jack and suggests that she and Brad help bail Jabot out of its financial bind. Jack is adamant about not working with Brad, but he would accept a loan from Katherine.
Cassie is excited about the party Nick wants to throw for her official adoption. She wants all her friends and family there.
Ryan tells Megan that he knows Tricia would never hurt Tony on purpose, but Megan is furious that Ryan would defend her. He asks how he can help. Megan wants a job so she can save enough money and leave.
Tomas and Nina have a great time at Chris and Paul's. However, Nina tells Chris that she is afraid the situation between Megan and Tricia

Ashley asks Victor about his dinner with Diane. He doesn't anticipate any problems with her and soon she will be out of his life permanently. He wants Ashley to move in with him. Diane tells Michael that she wants revenge on the woman who took Victor away from her and she thinks it's Ashley, but she's not certain.
Meanwhile, Marissa sees Victor holding Ashley's hand at Yves' restaurant. Victoria tells Gary she is looking forward to dinner at his place. He claims a grease fire in his kitchen has made a huge mess and he promises she can come over when it's cleaned up.
Later, a curious Victoria and her bodyguard arrive at Gary's. Paul seeks out Dr. Cooper to discuss the stalker. They agree that Ross doesn't fit the profile. They should be looking for a man who fantasizes about a woman than actually be with her.
Megan declines Keith's invitation to spend time in London with him because she feels she needs time to herself. Megan comes to Tricia's apartment to say good-bye and finds her sist

Victoria sees her pictures on the bedroom wall. She panics and tries to leave, but Gary is standing at the door. He tries to explain to Victoria that he never intended to hurt her. She must understand that he has changed since being with her.
When Paul can't reach Victoria on her cell phone he calls her bodyguard and tells him to wait there. When Paul arrives, they decide to break down the door.
Sharon and Nick talk about how happy they are together. They hope that Victoria and Gary can someday share the same joy.
Jack pleads with Katherine to help Jabot. Nikki doesn't want Katherine to help because she wants Jack to accept her and Brad's offer. Jack is angry and leaves.
Back at the office he receives a call from Forsythe telling him he wants to discuss the Jabot loan when he comes to town.
Forsythe then calls Victor to let him know that Jack is taking the bait. Victor fears that his scheme might hurt Ashley.
Diane finds Brad and informs him that Victor and Ashley are seeing each other

Victor and Forsythe are going over the plan to ruin Jack when Victor gets a call from Paul, telling him that Victoria is in trouble.
Nikki and Brad are at Gina's when Victor calls Nikki to meet him at the D.A.'s office. Paul explains to them that Gary is the stalker and has abducted Victoria. He assures them that she will be found soon.
Sharon and Nick are making vacation plans and fail to answer the phone call from Victor.
Diane wants to vent her problems regarding Victor to Michael, but he isn't interested in her love life. She then tells him that she overheard Victor and Neil talk about Jabot and how they are taking revenge on Jack. Michael advises her not to say anything and let it blow up in Victor's face.
Billy and Mac meet up at the shelter after school. Brock arrives and questions why Billy is there. Mac wants to know why her father was rude to Billy.
Nina is surprised to see that things are going well with Chris and Paul. Chris tells Nina that Paul decided to support her decis

Nikki suggests that maybe Gary and Victoria just went off to be alone. Paul tells her about the pictures and stationary found in Gary's apartment. Victor and Nikki go back to the ranch to wait for word on their daughter. Nikki wonders where Nick and his family could be when she can't get hold of them on the phone.
Nick tells Cassie that when they get home, he is going to fix up his old tree house for her and Noah to play in.
Diane admits to Michael that she knows Victor plans to take over Jabot and she intends to tell Ashley. Michael warns her that she might ruin her chances with Victor.
Billy and Brittany head for the pool house and leave Mac and Raul to be alone. Mac can't help but watch Billy leave. Brittany takes out a bottle of liquor and wants Billy to take a sip to loosen up, but he refuses. He asserts that he just wants the two of them to hang out.
Brock gets in the middle of a feud between Jill and Katherine. She warns him not to side with Kay just because she's family.

Paul informs Victor that Genoa City has been completely blocked off and suggests that they try an air search. Victor okays it and then thinks of something else.
Ashley and Jack are arguing over the Jabot loan. Jack wonders if Victor is somehow involved with the loan and it being in jeopardy. Their attention is drawn to the TV, where Victor is pleading for the release of his daughter.
Nikki watches from her living room in tears. Nick and Sharon leave with the kids to play miniature golf just as the report comes on.
Victoria wakes up in the tree house with her wrists taped so she can't escape. She begs Gary to let her go, promising not to reveal his location. Gary accuses her of lying and vows the police won't take him.
Mac and Billy almost collide in the school hallway. He comments on her kissing Raul the night before and she gets on his case about going down to the pool house with Brittany. He asks if it bothered her.
In Paris, Dru is getting ready for a photo shoot when Malcolm arrive

Victoria talks Gary into getting some water. When he leaves, she is able to free her wrists. Gary returns and Victoria hides her hands. As Victoria is telling Gary that she forgives him because he is her friend, Gary begins to hear Gabrielle's voice telling him how pathetic he is. He screams that he will shut her up.
Victor is discussing the Forsythe issue with Neil when Ashley arrives at his office. Victor fears she has overheard his conversation. She embraces him and then suggests he go home and be with Nikki.
Jack visits Nikki at the ranch to try and comfort her.
Mac is questioning Billy about his evening at the pool house when Brittany arrives. When Brittany expresses how much fun she had last night, Mac's face reveals there is something wrong. When Mac leaves, Brittany asks Billy if Mac has a thing for him. Mac watches as the two kiss.
Mamie arrives at Olivia's office. She wants to know what's going on between Olivia and Neil. Liv admits there's something there, but the timing has

Victoria tries to convince Gary that the woman's voice he is hearing isn't hers. She is finally able to free herself, but before she can escape, Gary stops her to make sure she is no longer a threat to him.
When Nick finally arrives at home, Victor questions why he was in Milwaukee. Nick replies that it's more important to find Victoria than explain his trip right now. He leaves to meet Paul and Ross at the Newman tack room.
Ryan mentions to Tricia that he heard Megan is staying with a friend in Boston. Tricia refuses to go out to dinner because she thinks people look at her as the person who murdered Tony.
Phillip arrives home and meets Tomas. He questions Nina's relationship with him and then leaves to meet a friend.
Malcolm tells Dru how much Neil loves her and how upset he was when she left town. Dru is adamant that Neil must accept her career if he wants to get back together.
Olivia tries to talk to Neil about Dru, but he doesn't want to discuss it and tells Olivia to back off.

Gary returns to the tree house with rope and a knife. He wants to secure Victoria and sedate her so he can escape. He promises that he won't hurt her but needs to silence the Gabrielle's voice in his head. Nick thinks he knows where Gary may have taken Victoria. They head for the tree house and hear Victoria screaming, but Gary warns them to stay away as he slowly backs up to the railing.
Jill and Ashley are at odds about the status of Jabot. Ashley storms out after Jill taunts her about her relationship with Victor.
Jack and Forsythe finally meet face to face. Jack hands him the papers to sign, but Forsythe says he must take them before the board. Jack is worried that the final okay will be too late.
Ryan tells Nina and Tomas that he doesn't know what to do about Tricia. While he hopes that his love will carry them through, at the same time, Keith is convincing Tricia that she must come back to London with him.

Paul and Nick are able to subdue Gary and rescue Victoria. While Nick takes her to the hospital to be checked out by a doctor, Paul heads up to the main house to tell Nikki and Sharon that Victoria has been found. Nikki calls Victor at the office and wants him to meet her at the hospital.
Ashley is there with him and as he kisses her goodbye, he tells her that he loves her. She is glad that everything has worked out.
When Diane arrives at the office, she is hoping to see Victor, but instead she finds Ashley. Diane warns Ashley that her world is about to blow up and nothing but heartbreak lies ahead.
Jack and Jill are having at drink at Gina's when Jill spots Forsythe. She wants to secure a memo from him stating that they will have their loan answer by a certain date, but Jack doesn't want to appear desperate. Jill feels it's time to talk to Nikki about helping to bail Jabot out of their financial problems.
Ryan tells Tricia that she should come with him to Seattle, but she doesn't thin

Diane tells Ashley that Victor wants to bring down Jack and is using Ashley to do so. Ashley doesn't believe her and leaves. She spots a note on Connie's desk indicating that Forsythe's meeting with Jack went very well and that Jack totally took the bait. Ashley finds Brad and Nikki and asks them to hurry over to Jabot. She then informs Jack that they have been tricked and it's all her fault.
Victor is surprised to find Diane in his office. He asks if Ashley was still there when she arrived.
Sharon wants to know if Nick has spoken to his father about their trip to Milwaukee. Nick tells her that he plans to discuss it with Victor tomorrow. The worst case scenario is that they will be out on their own, which is scary, but exciting. Nick says that he is glad that the stalker is behind bars.
Warton approaches and says he agrees with Nick. Ryan wants Tricia to stay with him and work out their problems instead of running off to London.
Tricia feels that only her father understands what she i

At first, Ashley refuses to reveal to Jack how she knows that they are being swindled. She then confesses to Jack that Victor is behind the deceit and they need to make a deal with Brad and Nikki as soon as possible. When Brad finds out that Jack is part of the negotiations, he declines to be a part of it.
Forsythe finally meets Victor and informs him that the Abbott meeting went well. Victor tells him he is reevaluating his entire strategy because he may have too much to lose.
Nick admits to Warton that he was wrong about him being the stalker. However, he can't forget about what happened between them while they were in prison together. Warton answers his cell phone and quietly tells someone that he is getting reacquainted with their mutual friend, Nick.
Tricia finally agrees to go with Ryan. Keith offers her a place to stay if things don't work out and warns Ryan not to mess up.
Neil wonders why he and Dru ever slept together. He wishes they had worked things through before she left.

Victor is trying to come to a decision about the Jabot loan when Ryan arrives at his office. Forsythe leaves the two alone to talk.
Ryan informs Victor that he wants to take an assignment in Seattle because of his situation with Tricia.
In the Jabot boardroom, Brad decides he will never be able to work with Jack and refuses to help with the loan. Jack doesn't want Brad around either.
Jack tries to call Kay for financial help, but when he learns Kay is gone, he accuses Nikki of sending her away so he would have to close the deal with Brad.
Victor comes to a decision about the loan. He has Forsythe call Jack and tell him the loan will be paid off. Jack tells him that they don't need the money, knowing Jill and Nikki have finally welcomed Brad aboard. Victor wants to know where they were able to come up with the money.
Neil and Dru come to the conclusion that a life together would never work for them. Dru makes arrangements to leave the next day.
Dr. Walker informs Malcolm that Olivia has

Ashley feels that Jack should tell John about the new loan before John hears about it somewhere else. He agrees, but wants to do so in person. Ashley is sorry she let her guard down with Victor and is now paying the price.
Victor wonders if there is any connection between Jabot's loan being paid off and Ashley's mood change. Diane knows something is bothering him and tries to find out what it is. Victor doesn't think it's any of her business. Victor demands that Forsythe find out how the whole thing went down. Later, Victor answers the phone and when no one speaks, he asks if it is Ashley. He desperately wants to talk to her.
Jill finds Brittany and Billy alone at the pool area. Brittany excuses herself and Billy tries to defend himself, swearing that Raul and Mac just left. He explains that he likes Brittany and wants Jill to reconsider his grounding. Jill tells herself that she will have to get to know Brittany better.
Mac daydreams that Billy can't stop thinking about her.
Dru is sh

When Victoria returns from the hospital, she tells her parents that it's good to be home. Victor and Nikki express concern about her recovery, but she insists that she must get on with her life. Later, Victoria looks out the window and remembers her nightmare experience with Gary. She breaks down and sobs.
Ashley is angry with Jack. If it wasn't for the bad blood between Victor and him, she would still have her relationship with Victor. Ashley is worried that Victor bought up more of the Jabot debts than they are aware of and wants to find out exactly what debts Victor owns.
Nikki's enthusiasm for her new position at Jabot forces Jack to warn her to restrain herself when it comes to Ashley. Ashley has more knowledge in the business than she does.
Mac is surprised when Brittany shows up at the Chancellor Estate. Jill wants Brittany to help keep Billy from drinking. Raul tells Mac that they should put in a good word about Brittany to Billy's parents.
Tomas lets Nina shave off his moustac

Brad and Nikki get together before their first board meeting. They are both excited and begin to kiss, but Jill arrives and tells them to save it. During the meeting, Jill comments on Nikki's behavior in the boardroom. Brad steps in and tells them to be civil since they are on the same team. Jill feels like they are ganging up on her and leaves.
Victoria is asking Neil about Ryan when he calls her on her other phone. He explains that he needed to get Tricia out of town and that he called to see how she was doing. Victoria can't believe she let Gary get that close to her.
Sharon and Nick invite Chris and Paul to Cassie's party once the adoption is legalized. They ask Chris to help them write up the adoption petition but she thinks there is a conflict now that she is partners with Michael Baldwin.
Brittany tells Billy about her meeting with Jill and Jill's questioning about Billy's drinking. She apologizes for offering him a drink the other night. Billy thinks Brittany is incredible and

Kay visits Victoria and tries to convince her to rest before returning to the office. Victor is furious when he finds out that Nikki left Victoria alone to go shopping.
In the Jabot boardroom, Jack, Jill, Ashley, Brad and Nikki are trying to define their roles in the company. Nikki is insulted when Ashley states that she should be placed where she can get the best training. Later, Nikki is taking in the ambience of the boardroom when Victor calls, demanding to know where she is.
Sharon and Nick are stunned that Chris is working with Michael Baldwin. Chris asks them to give him another chance. When Chris leaves, they approach Paul and ask how he can support what Chris is doing.
Back at the office, Chris is upset that Michael made a pitch without talking to her first. Michael defends himself by saying many law firms are after the case. He feels justified when he receives a call telling him they have the case.
Billy and Mac talk about their relationship. Billy decides that they will be be

Ashley is looking at a magazine article about Victor Newman. She flashes back to recent moments with Victor and wonders how many times can she continue to let herself be fooled by him.
Jack arrives to update Ashley on the Jabot loan situation. It seems that the companies that held the loans have been bought up by another company. They both realize that Victor must be behind it.
Brock senses there is something wrong with Mac and wants to help her. She confides in him about Billy and that there is no way he could ever care for her. Brock wants to be there for her and Mac appreciates it. She calls him Dad for the first time.
Billy is down by the pool looking at a picture of Mac when Brittany arrives. He is glad to see her. When Raul realizes Mac hasn't arrived he calls her at home. She tells him she isn't feeling well, but he talks her into coming over to Billy's for awhile.
Brock and Kay talk about the loss of Kay's husband, Phillip. Brock tells both her and Jill that they must honor his

Victor calls Nikki and demands to know why she isn't taking care of Victoria at the ranch. Nikki rushes home to find out what's wrong. When Victor arrives, they are able to talk Victoria into spending time at a spa in order to get her mind off Gary. Nikki wants to talk to Victor about what's going on, but he just stares at her and heads for the door. She exclaims that he won't be able to ignore her for long.
Jack and Ashley discuss the fact that Victor has been buying up their loans since the first of the year. Ashley heads for Victor's office to confront him. Before she gets there, she fantasizes about greeting Victor coming home from work. He tells her he can't keep his mind off her. When she comes out of the fantasy, she storms into his office asking how he could do this to her.
Chris is angry that Michael went after an account without asking her. He is ready to call and give the case up when Chris stops him. She brings up Cassie's adoption and Michael tells her that he will have to

Ashley is furious at Victor. She is no longer blinded by love and sees him for the manipulative, ruthless man he really is. She never wants anything to do with him again and leaves.
Diane is surprised when she learns that Jack had no idea she informed Ashley of Victor's plot to take over Jabot. Jack admires the fact that she was able to get Ashley out of Victor's life and now stands a chance with him.
Michael is about to call Alice when Nick barges into his office. Nick states that Chris will not be handling Cassie's final adoption and wants Michael to stay clear of Alice. When Michael finally does speak to Alice, he holds back the fact that Sharon and Nick are planning to adopt Cassie. However, the mention of Cassie's name sets Alice's mind in motion.
Chris confides in Paul that she won't be working on Cassie's case any longer. Paul tells her not to beat herself up over it and urges her to move on.
Malcolm overhears Olivia tell Neil that she wants him to be Nate's guardian, but Neil a

Diane reminds Victor that she is moving out today. She insists on making breakfast for him, pondering when to tell him about her pregnancy. Later she tells Marissa that since Ashley is now out of the picture, Victor will only have her to turn to. Marissa is skeptical. Diane feels that something inside of her isn't right. Nick and Sharon invite Nikki to their adoption party.
Nikki is surprised to find out that Chris isn't handling the case, but Sharon makes up an excuse to cover. Nikki tells both of them that she has gotten a job in the fashion design area, but she doesn't want to go into the details. Later, she heads to Victor's office.
Mac confides in Nina that she wasn't able to open up to Billy. She lost her nerve when Billy started talking about how Brittany might be the right girl for him.
Rianna is excited to reveal to Brittany and Jill that Brittany is a candidate for prom queen. If Billy is her date, then he will probably be elected king. Jill confirms with Brittany that she us

Nikki explains to Victor that she is doing design work at Jabot. He accuses Jack of using her and suggests she has better things to do with her time, like taking a long cruise. Nikki hands him her business card and leaves.
Ashley realizes that Jill is on to her pregnancy and decides to make a formal announcement at a board meeting.
Jill can tell that Brad and Jack already knew her news. Jill feels the company needs a GLOW girl just as Victoria was for BRASH & SASSY. She knows the perfect person... Brittany. Later, Brad asks Ashley to be honest with him about her relationship with Victor.
Mac and Brittany have a talk at the Coffeehouse. Mac hopes they can be friends. Raul and Billy are shocked to see Mac and Brittany arrive at school together.
J.T. hears Rianna talk about Brittany becoming prom queen, but J.T. doesn't want her to win because he thinks she hangs out with losers now.
Neil must make a decision about Olivia's proposal to become Nate's legal guardian. After he hears Dr. Walk

Ashley informs Brad that Victor was holding the note on Jabot. She thinks it's possible that Victor may have been using her the whole time they were together.
Nikki enters the boardroom as Ashley leaves to look in on Olivia. Nikki wonders why Ashley was in Brad's arms when she arrived. Brad is flattered but explains he was just comforting her because she is pregnant.
Victor is determined to find out who loaned money to the Abbotts and asks Connie to track down Brad.
Jack goes to Michael Baldwin for legal advice; he feels that he and Brad need an objective mediator. Michael concludes that Jack wants him to side with him. Jack promises that it will be worth his while.
Raul overhears Billy and Mac talk about the shelter and wonders why they didn't tell him they were working together. Billy assures him they didn't plan it.
Brittany is excited when Jill offers her the role of GLOW GIRL and goes to the coffeehouse to tell everyone.
J.T. points out that it's not a sure thing that Brittany is

Nikki warns Brad not to go to see Victor. She is sure Victor will know if he is lying, but Brad disagrees. Brad tells Victor that he knows about the Jabot situation through Ashley and how betrayed she feels. He assures him that even if he did have information about what was going on he wouldn't tell him.
Victor is sure that Brad knows more than he is letting on. When John arrives home from his trip and wants to know about the business, Jack reveals that Brad and Nikki are the new investors in Jabot.
Chris doesn't think that Michael did the right thing by siding with Jack; he needs to be objective if he is going to mediate between Jack, Brad and Victor.
Mac is feeling the strain of working with Billy and asks Brock to help change her schedule at the shelter. Billy is looking at a picture of Mac while saying good night to Brittany over the phone.
Victor arrives home and is surprised to see that Diane is still there. She starts lifting a heavy bag when Marissa stops her. Victor asks what'

Jack explains that they are lucky Brad and Nikki put up the money or else Victor would have stolen the company from them. John isn't happy that they both want seats on the board. Jack mentions that Brad had a clause in his contract with Victor and legally can't accept a job with the competition. He tells John he is working on it with a lawyer. Jack tries to comfort Ashley over her broken relationship with Victor, but she turns away.
Brad meets up with Michael at the restaurant and tries to lay the ground work for his dealings with Jack. Victor tells Diane he had no idea she was pregnant and wants her to spend another night in the apartment. He wonders who the father could be.
Victor then calls Ashley, begging her not to hang up. She tells him that he has deliberately hurt her family and hangs up the receiver.
Dru is upset when she learns that she is not an exact match to her sister. However, the bone marrow transplant can still take place.
Olivia asks Neil to bring Nate to the hospital

Jack, Ashley and Billy head for the Coffeehouse to find out if the kids are actually going to vote for Brittany. Jill's idea of a prom queen for the GLOW GIRL might be just what they need to promote the product. Jack asks Mac's opinion of the idea and she thinks it's very cool.
Later, Mac and Kay discuss her dress for the prom. Kay thinks she can have one delivered from Lauren Fenmore out on the coast. Victor asks Diane who the father is, but she doesn't want to discuss it.
Victor informs her that his plans have changed and she can stay at the apartment until the escrow closes on her new place. Diane is thrilled, believing all along that this baby would keep her in Victor's life.
Back at the office, Neil informs Victor that part of the Jabot loan came from Brad's account.
Malcolm worries that Olivia is sicker than she is letting on because she has suddenly decided to let Nate visit her.
Olivia is thrilled to see Nate and knows she must get well to be there for him as he grows up.
Nina

Brad thinks the prom queen ad campaign might work, but is angry with Jack for keeping him out of the loop. Jack insists they can't do anything to make Victor suspicious. Neil doesn't understand what Victor is going to do with the information regarding Brad's loan to Jabot. Victor insists he wants to use it to his advantage and goes to see Ashley. Victor lets her know that he is aware that Brad is breaking his contract with Newman Enterprises by working for the competition. However, he promises he won't move forward with legal action because it would put a financial strain on Jabot. Ashley is stunned and kisses him.
J.T. is upset because Brittany is excited about being crowned prom queen and possibly GLOW GIRL. He decides to do something to change her mood.
Amberly and Pam agree that Brittany is full of herself. They wish that someone sweet like Mac would win.
Michael tells Chris that Nick and Sharon made a big mistake by not letting her handle Cassie's adoption. He feels bad about the

Ashley tells Victor that he means the world to her, but since she cannot trust him, their relationship has to be over. Victor insists it will never be over for them.
Neil explains to Victor that he still hasn't figured out who came up with the other half of Jabot's loan.
Nikki is familiarizing herself with the building when she sees Ashley talking with Victor. Nikki realizes that Ashley is Victor's new love interest, and asks if this was going on during her marriage.
Jack is concerned about the fallout if Brad gets a board seat and consults Michael for legal advice. Michael feels Victor's non-compete clause will be a tough one to beat.
Instead of having a board seat, Michael suggests putting Brad in an area that isn't directly competing with ""Brash and Sassy.""
Jack and Brad are furious when Michael reveals that Jack offered him a deal, and Brad would make Jabot his client if Michael supported him in obtaining a board seat.
Brittany tells her friends how excited she is about the new GLO

Nikki accuses Ashley of being so desperate to get pregnant, that she had to sleep with a stranger on a cruise. Ashley slaps Nikki and Nikki threatens to knock her teeth out. Brad enters to break up the fight and Nikki realizes that Brad knows all about Ashley's relationship with Victor. Furious that he didn't tell her, Nikki leaves.
Ashley agrees that Brad is doing the right thing by having an indirect voice on Jabot's board and being involved with the men's line which isn't in direct competition with Newman Enterprises. Ashley believes there is still no guarantee that Victor won't sue Jabot.
Nikki accepts Cassie's invitation to her party and talks to Nick about her newfound independence. Nick admits that he is opening a new coffeehouse in Milwaukee and Nikki is supportive.
When Nick asks Nikki about her new job, she is vague and leaves the room. Nick accidentally sees a Jabot Cosmetics binder with Nikki's name on it.
Raul explains that a summer house idea can be done using a website w

Victor arrives home, still brooding over Ashley. Diane realizes he's upset over Ashley and Victor asks Diane to join him for dinner. When Victor leaves the room to change, Marissa enters with Diane's luggage, but Diane tells her to put the luggage back.
Marissa explains that the bid she placed on the house has been accepted and she can move right away. Diane tells her that she isn't going anywhere.
Ashley is having dinner at the Lodge with Brad when she spots Victor with Diane. Nikki admits to Nick that she is working for Jabot.
Nick has misgivings and tells her there could be repercussions if Victor finds out. Nick is shocked to hear that Victor had been trying to bring Jabot down. Nikki informs Jack that Nick knows about her job.
Jack tells her that he's worried that Brad is trying to make inroads with Ashley, but Nikki thinks that Jack should be more concerned with Victor where Ashley is concerned.
Nick assures Sharon that he won't be consumed with work once the new coffeehouse is b

Sharon and Miguel prepare for Cassie's party. Nick tells Sharon he set up an interview with a potential new manager for Crimson Lights II that evening.
John Silva comes by to drop off the adoption papers. Sharon and Nick are thrilled that Cassie is officially theirs. The party begins at the ranch and Nikki realizes Victor will be attending.
The party guests mingle and when Chris arrives, Nikki wonders why she isn't handling the adoption. Nick tells her that Chris is now a partner with Michael Baldwin.
Alice and Millie arrive. Alice eases the tension when she gives Cassie a photo album containing baby pictures of her.
Sharon overhears Alice and Chris discussing Michael Baldwin's recent phone call to Alice. Sharon yells at Chris for getting Michael involved in the adoption.
Nina tells Chris that she doesn't have enough time for her writing because her time is divided between Phillip and Tomas. She admits to Tomas that he's taking up too much of her time.
Esther tells Jill that Mac will b

Victor tells Neil that his major concern is mending fences with Nick. He decides to stop insisting Nick sell the coffeehouse and give him a board seat at Newman Enterprises.
Chris defends Michael to Sharon, saying that he never told Alice about the adoption. Alice only found out about the adoption after Cassie called to invite her to the adoption party.
As the party winds down, Trina comes to interview with Nick. Victor eyes them carefully and tells Nick they should talk later. Nick is very impressed with Trina's credentials and welcomes her aboard as head of the Milwaukee store.
Victor overhears Nick telling Trina his hopes of opening a string of Crimson Lights in the future.
Victoria makes a surprise visit to Ryan in Seattle. She tells him she couldn't stand being a patient any longer and needed to leave the spa. When she asks how Tricia is doing, Ryan accuses her of looking for gossip about his wife and him, but he finally admits that Tricia left him.
Jill tells Kay that Lauren's dr

Victor is furious when he finds out that Nick is opening a Crimson Lights franchise in Milwaukee and plans to continue opening others. Nick doesn't feel he needs Victor's approval and insists he knows what he is doing. Victor tells Nick that his future is based on what Victor has given him.
Victoria is bored at the spa and goes to see Ryan in Seattle.
Ryan admits to her that Tricia has left him and he doubts she will be coming back.
Victoria offers to stay with him until his business is settled, but Ryan feels there is too much history between them for her to stay.
Jill is shocked when Lauren Fenmore shows up with prom dresses for Mac to try on. This prompts Jill to ask Brittany to fly out to Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles with her to find the perfect dress. Jill doesn't want Mac outdoing the eventual prom queen and GLOW GIRL.
When Lauren goes to visit Jack, she can tell there are problems going on at Jabot, but Jack doesn't want to discuss it. He is thrilled that she is in town and recall

Victor finds Nikki at the Jabot lab. Nikki thinks he is there to see Ashley and they begin hurling verbal insults at each other. Victor is upset that Nikki didn't inform him about Nick's idea to expand the coffeehouse. Nikki is thrilled that Nick is trying to make a life for himself outside the family.
Victor arrives home in a bad mood. Diane takes advantage of the situation by offering Victor a drink and a massage. After he has relaxed, she tells him that the house she bid on fell through. Victor tells her she can stay with him until she finds something else.
Victoria arrives home and is glad to be back. She tells Nikki how much she loves her and realizes that it's her mother who holds the family together.
Jack suggests to Billy that they use the pool house for the GLOW live website promotion. When Mac finds out about it, she is somewhat dismayed. She was hoping that the project would fall through so she wouldn't have to spend so much time around Billy.
Neil admits to Dru that Olivia

Everyone is excited about the GLOW promotion except Mac, who wishes that she didn't have to spend so much time with Billy.
Jill is thrilled with the dress she found for Brittany and insists that Billy buy a corsage that matches. Billy notes that Jill is acting as if it's her prom night. Jill is nervous, stating that everything must go right because this is a very important campaign.
Lauren assumes that Mac and Billy are an item. Rianna shows up at the shoot to let Brittany know that Deirdre won't be able to be in it. Raul suggests that Mac fill in for her, but Mac is skeptical.
Nikki wants to have a say in the shoot but the director will have none of it. Brad is there to support Nikki and intends to present a united front to Jack and Ashley.
Nick decides to tell Victoria about branching out with the coffeehouse and Victoria is happy for him. When Victoria sees posters of her Brash & Sassy ads up on the walls of her office, she violently rips them down.
Ashley enters Olivia's hospital r

Jill introduces the director of the GLOW GIRL shoot to Brittany, Rianna and Mac. Jill feels they aren't focusing enough on Brittany and reminds the director that Brittany is the star of the show.
When the couples arrive at the dance, some of the kids are unhappy to be shoved aside so that Billy and Brittany can make their entrance for the camera. This prompts J.T. and Brendon to let the others know that Brittany doesn't deserve to be prom queen.
When Mac and Raul enter the dance, all eyes turn to Mac. She looks stunning. Brittany notices that Billy is staring at her. She suggests they go talk to their friends.
Victoria wants to know more about the coffeehouse expansion. Nick tells her that Victor isn't happy about it and is probably looking for a way to lay down the law. Victor wants Nick to know that he means business and calls a meeting with Nick. When Nick finds out the location of the meeting, he is outraged and storms into his father's office.
Nina confirms to Chris that the book

The camera follows Billy and Brittany all over the dance floor, but Mac also gets a lot of camera time, which doesn't make Jill happy. J.T. is intent on Brittany not being crowned prom queen and tells everyone to vote for Rianna. Soon it is time for the announcement. The camera spots Brittany freshening up with GLOW cosmetics. The Dean makes the announcement that Billy has been elected prom king. He then prepares to announce the queen. J.T. can't wait.
Sharon confides in Nikki that she wishes she hadn't encouraged Nick to expand the coffeehouse because she is concerned about Nick's relationship with Victor. Nikki feels that it's good for Nick to get out from under his father.
Nick is furious when he finds out that Victor has cut back on Nick's responsibilities at Newman Enterprises. Nick insists he is capable of performing both jobs well and Victor has no right to demote him. When Victor counters by telling him that this will give Nick more time for his family, Nick decides to quit.
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Nick tells Victor he's quitting. Victor tells him that he is acting out of anger, but Nick insists that his decision is final and he doesn't need to think it over, as Victor demands. Victoria is worried about Nick and Victor's fallout and asks Nikki to speak to Victor. Nikki wants to stay clear of Victor, so Victoria makes the call herself. Victor tells her to talk to Nick if she wants to know the details of the meeting.
Jill is horrified when Brittany is announced 1st runner up. The entire crowd is stunned when Mac is crowned prom queen.
J.T. and Brendon are delighted that their plan to bump Brittany worked. Brad gets a visit from Lauren, but just as they get cozy, Jill enters and tells Brad that Brittany wasn't voted prom queen. She blames Lauren for conspiring with Kay and Mac.
Tomas reads Nina's preliminary outline and Nina is thrilled when he gives her positive feedback. He suggests she change the ending, having the protagonist not find the baby she gave up. As Tomas elaborates, t

Ryan asks Victor if it is okay for him to help Victoria pick up the pieces at BRASH AND SASSY, as well as help repair her personal life. At first, Victor feels that Ryan is emotionally unstable himself, but then admits that Victoria needs a friend now.
Victoria tells Nikki that she doesn't blame Victor for being upset with Nick. She also understands why Nikki is restless, with Victor and her children out of the house. Victoria offers Nikki a job working with her at BRASH AND SASSY, but Nikki shocks Victoria when she reveals she already has a job at Jabot.
Mac and Billy revel in their magical evening and share another kiss. Mac tells Billy to leave before his mother catches them. Billy doesn't care what his mother thinks, but leaves because Mac doesn't want anything to destroy their perfect evening. Mac is shocked to see Jill staring at her from the stairwell.
Jill lashes out at Mac, accusing her of conspiring to win prom queen and having her sights set on Billy all along. She threatens

Billy calls Mac and they discuss their new connection, but Mac hangs up the phone when Kay enters. She tells Kay that her prom was more than she could hope for. Jill interrupts and tells Mac not to forget the most important part. Jill tells Kay that Mac and Billy were crowned prom queen and king.
Kay is thrilled for Mac, but wonders if Jill is holding any hostility. When Mac asks if Jill ever follows through on her threats, Kay confirms that she does.
A delivery man arrives at the door with a package for Jill. Mac signs for it and notices it is from a detective agency in St. Louis.
Brad is worried about the GLOW ad campaign, but Jack and Ashley explain to him that Mac can be used as a substitute because they have footage of her from the pre-prom shoot. Brad thinks that using Mac may be to their advantage because she is the underdog and everyone will root for her rags to riches story. They watch a rough cut of the footage and everyone except Jill agrees that the GLOW ad works even bette

Nikki tells Jack that Victoria's reaction to her job at Jabot is worse than she anticipated. Jack explains that Mac will be the new star of the website campaign, but Jill insists that if Mac is in, Billy is out. Jack counters that if Jill pulls Billy out, the gap between her and her son will be bigger than ever. Nick accepts Victor's offer to stay on board at Newman Enterprises part-time. Victor tells Nick that he made himself a part-time employee because he took another job.
Mac reads the letter from St. Louis intended for Jill. Mac finds out that Jill's search for her birth records has been unsuccessful and the detective suggests they find Mac's mother.
Billy calls Mac and tells her that he's worried about Raul and what their relationship will do to him. Mac tells Billy not to tell anyone about their relationship because something has come up. Billy and Raul tell John about the prom.
John is happy for Billy, but thinks this is a blow to Jabot's campaign. Ashley tells John that Mac ha

Nick agrees to go along with Victor's terms and stay with Newman Enterprises for the sake of the family. Nick tells Victoria and Ryan that he's reconsidered Victor's proposal. Victoria and Ryan are thrilled, but Victoria is still concerned about Nick's acceptance of Nikki working at Jabot. She needs to know exactly where Nick stands because Newman Enterprises is suffering.
Billy talks about making summer plans with Mac, but Mac breaks it to him that she's leaving. Billy refuses to let Mac go without an explanation, but Mac is afraid to explain.
After Billy takes her to a secluded hideaway, she finally admits that Jill has threatened her. Mac suspects Jill is ready to get Mac's mother involved.
At the pool house, Raul and Ashley brief Jack on the GLOW campaign. They realize that Billy hasn't showed up and assume he's with Brittany. Ashley senses Jack is hiding something from her about Billy and demands to know what it is.
Jill tells Brittany to forget about the prom queen ad and concent

Mac admits to Billy that she is afraid of Jill. She also tells him that she has to leave because her mother has legal custody of her. If Mac is found, she will have to return to her mother and step-father, who terrifies her. At first, Billy has a plan to reveal Jill's threats against Mac, but after he sees Mac's fear, they decide to keep their romance a secret until they figure out how to handle Jill.
Jack and Ashley watch a rough cut of the prom commercial. After seeing Mac and Billy together on tape, it becomes clear to Ashley that Billy and Mac have a connection. She tells Jack that once the commercial airs next week, everyone will know they're in love.
Nick tells Victoria that he is standing by his mother and that she can forget about them working together to get Brash and Sassy back on track. When Victoria tells Victor that she can't stand to live at the ranch anymore, Victor permits her to move in with him temporarily.
Tomas offers to help Nina write a new ending to her book, but

Nina calls Chris to make plans for their annual 4th of July celebration, but Chris tells Nina that she and Paul want to spend the holiday alone.
Mary calls Chris and Paul to invite them to her house for a 4th of July barbeque and Paul reluctantly accepts the invitation. Chris invites Nina and Tomas to join them.
Nick, Sharon, and the kids stop by the ranch to get Nikki out of the house for the holiday. They can't persuade her to join them, so they head off to the coffeehouse to pack their picnic basket.
As Nick and Sharon gather food, Trina comes by and tells Nick there is a problem with the opening of the Milwaukee store. She tells Nick and Sharon that the musical group they scheduled to play for the opening canceled, so they have to find a replacement. Trina suggests another band and offers a demo tape. After listening to the tape, Nick is pleased with Trina's selection and tells her to book them.
John and Gina spend the holiday together and talk of taking a trip to London to spend t

Billy walks Mac to the house and Billy escapes before Raul and Jill enter. Jill suspects something is going on with Mac, but Mac covers.
When Raul tells Mac that she will be featured in the Jabot commercial, Mac objects. She knows that her face will be seen all over America and doesn't want to risk her mother spotting her.
Kay questions Mac's reasons for not wanting to be a part of the campaign and Mac tells her that she doesn't want to be in the spotlight. Jill tells her that they will have to re-cut the entire campaign and calls to inform Jack.
Billy arrives home and tells Jack that his relationship with Mac cannot be revealed. Jack gets the call from Jill. She tells him that Mac doesn't want to be in the ad at all and to her surprise, Jack tells her that it shouldn't be a problem.
Diane is thrilled when Victoria and Victor arrive for dinner, but she becomes alarmed when Victoria's overnight bags arrive at the door. Victoria explains that she will be living with them indefinitely.
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Diane offers to make peace with Victoria, but Victoria isn't buying it. She assures Diane that she doesn't want Diane living with Victor any more than Diane wants her there.
Nikki sees Miguel carrying bags out of the house. He tells her that Victoria has moved in with Victor. Nikki is determined to get through to Victoria and goes to Victor's apartment to talk to her. When she arrives, Diane answers the door. Nikki assumes Diane and Victoria are allies when Victoria comes to the door, stands beside Diane and refuses to let Nikki in.
In an effort to change Dru's mood, Malcolm calls her old ballet teacher. Madame Lore surprises Dru with a visit. Dru dances and admits dancing is therapeutic for her. Madame Lore convinces Dru to drop by the studio tomorrow.
Chris and Paul are reluctant to approach each other with their ideas on having another baby. As Chris prepares for work, she is stunned to find Paul's infertility information.
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Nikki begs Victoria to try and work out their differences. Diane intervenes, but Nikki tells her to stay out of it. Victoria asks Diane if she's noticed that she's been stabbed in the back and tells her mother she has nothing to say to her. Nikki accuses Diane of using Victoria to get on good terms with Victor.
Malcolm and Dru almost kiss, but the kids barge in and disrupt the moment. After they send the kids off to camp, Malcolm admits he's a little thrown by the interrupted kiss.
Olivia tells Neil that she's feeling much better and attributes it to Neil's presence. As Neil updates Olivia on how well Nate is coping, Olivia begins to get thirsty and flushed. Neil calls the nurse and they discover that Olivia's temperature is rising rapidly. Dr. Walker concludes that Liv may have an infection. Neil calls Malcolm and Dru and they rush to the hospital.
Paul finds Chris reading the infertility brochure. He explains that this was his mother's idea, but he is excited that there is a way f

Victor gets a surprise visit from Governor Jesse Ventura. He says that he is in Genoa City for business and decided to stop by to see an old friend. Governor Ventura suggests they run together in the 2004 election under the ticket V & V.
After Jesse leaves, Nikki bashes Victor for taking Victoria out of her home and moving her in with Diane. Victor tells her that Victoria made the decision on her own.
Mac calls Billy and they make plans to meet at their secret hide-out. Before Mac can leave, Jill compliments Mac for backing out on Billy and the Jabot commercial. Kay enters and senses tension between Mac and Jill. Later, Mac meets Billy at the hideaway.
Frank brings the final cut of the commercial, but points out that there is a mirror reflection of Mac that hasn't been edited out. Jill doesn't want to prolong production any longer because of Mac and tells Frank not to worry about it.
Victoria and Ryan go over ideas for the Brash and Sassy campaign. Victoria thinks it may be a good idea

Olivia talks with Nathan and he encourages her to find peace with herself. She admits that she's tired of fighting. Neil and Dru react in horror when Olivia's heart monitor flat-lines. Brittany and Raul arrive for the photo shoot.
Mac tells Jack that she's changed her mind about being involved in the photo shoot after all. Jack suggests they call Rianna to take her place. Brittany is glad Mac finally realized she isn't star material.
Brad tells Nikki that he's going to Switzerland. Nikki suggests she travel with him, but Brad doesn't think it would be good for their business relationship. He suggests she handle the business trip on her own. Nikki tells Brad that she thinks Victoria moved in with Victor to get back at her. After Nikki leaves, Victoria arrives looking for Nikki.
As Sharon and Nick prepare to go to the Crimson Lights ribbon cutting ceremony, Nikki calls to tell them she is leaving town for business. Nick tells her that Victoria has been looking for her, but Nikki decides

Brad explains to Victoria how upset Nikki is, but Victoria tells Brad to mind his own business and asks where her mother is. Brad tells her that she is in Europe to get some distance from her. Brad apologizes to Ashley for getting upset over her relationship with Victor. When Ashley asks Brad to be her Lamaze partner, Brad gladly agrees.
Victor leaves a message for John Silva to call him regarding Brad Carlton. Victoria tells Victor that Brad is now working at Jabot. Victor already knows and is contemplating a lawsuit against him under the non-compete clause. Victoria doesn't understand why Victor hasn't sued already. Victor tells John he wants to get even with Brad.
After Raul quits, Jill wants to put an end to the entire ad campaign. Jack assumes Mac is afraid of being in front of the camera. Jack suggests they hire Mac as the production assistant in order to get Raul to return to the project. Mac tells Kay that she dropped out of the web site project. Kay assumes it's because of Bil

Ashley and Jack confirm that the Glow By Jabot House is on, whether Jill agrees or not. Jack tells Raul, Billy and Brittany that the web site is up and running. Raul is happy that Mac will be spending so much time with him this summer, but when he begins kissing her, Mac tells him to stop. Jill is reluctant to give Jack the okay to begin production on the Glow by Jabot House project until he has a producer in place.
Phyllis' agent tells her that Jack Abbott is pressuring her to sign on to his project. She tells him that working with Jack Abbott could be fascinating.
Neil tells Dru that Olivia's temperature is normalizing and it looks like her white blood cells are kicking in. Dru, Malcolm and Neil are thrilled that Olivia is taking in Dru's bone marrow. Malcolm takes Dru home and makes her breakfast. They are both excited that the worst is over and after Malcolm swings Dru around, they kiss passionately.
Nina advises Chris not to have a baby just because Paul wants one now. Chris tells

John Silva tells Victor that Newman Enterprises can sue Brad as well as Jabot, if Jabot knew of Brad's contract with Newman Enterprises. John Silva and Victor decide to make a formal demand to Brad, having him describe his duties at Jabot.
Ashley overhears Jack and Brad discussing her relationship with Victor. They are aware of Victor's threat to sue, but Ashley believes that Victor will drop the lawsuit once she makes amends with him regarding his deal with Forsythe.
Jack is frustrated that the producer hasn't signed on for the 'Jabot House' project. Just as Jack asks the agent to find him another producer, he sees Phyllis standing at his door. Billy asks Brittany where Mac and Raul are.
Brittany says that they've been out in the pool house alone for awhile and Raul must be making the most his time alone with Mac. Billy wants to go check on them, but Brittany says that they need some time alone themselves. She goes to kiss Billy, but he hugs her instead. Brittany and Billy go to the p

Victor instructs John Silva to take legal action against Brad, but to leave Jabot alone for the moment.
Chris and Paul go to the fertility doctor. When Paul's sperm is tested and found to be fine, Chris wonders if she is the problem.
Billy apologizes to Raul for taunting him. Brittany is worried that stress is getting the best of Billy and they leave the pool house together to get lunch. Raul fears he's destroyed his relationship with Mac, but she tells him to forget about it. Jack is surprised that Phyllis is the producer in question for the web site project. She tries to convince Jack that he can trust her.
Brad goes to see Ashley at Gina's. She lets him feel the baby kick, as a concealed Victor watches in the background.
Cassie explains to Sharon and Nick that Warton helped her find her lost doll. Sharon tells her that Warton is not her friend and to stay away from him.
Matt introduces himself to Warton, who warns him to stay away from the coffeehouse before someone notices him. Mat

As Victor watches Brad and Ashley, Victoria confronts him. She asks Victor why he didn't sue Jabot. Victor keeps his eyes on Brad and Ashley and Victoria realizes that he isn't suing because of Ashley. She asks Victor if he and Ashley are in a relationship. Victor is vague, but tells her there is no relationship now.
Brad asks Ashley who her baby's father is. Ashley explains her relationship with Christian and Brad tells her that it's out of character for her to get pregnant the way she did. Brad wonders why she hasn't looked into the father's medical history.
After Chris undergoes some tests, the doctor suggests that she try an ovulation predictor. Paul and Chris go home and Chris takes a home test, which reveals that that the time is right.
Warton looks at a picture of Matt Clark before his plastic surgery and tells Matt that no one will ever recognize him. Warton and Matt make a scene in the coffeehouse so that people won't think they are connected.
Sharon tells Nick that seeing War

Michael orders Phyllis out of his office. She can't believe he and Christine are partners and insists that he conned Chris into it. Michael tells Phyllis that he wants nothing to do with her.
Mamie thinks it is a good idea for Dru to stay at Neil's apartment while Olivia recovers. She thinks it will benefit Lily to be close to her father.
Neil asks Malcolm to talk to Dru about moving back into his place so he can be close to Lily, but Malcolm tells him to talk to Dru himself. Dru interrupts the conversation and wants to know what's going on. Neil asks her to dinner and she refuses. He leaves and Malcolm tells her that he can't get her off his mind. They leave together for a night on the town.
Diane fumes because she can't get close to Victor. She assures Victor that she will do everything in her power to befriend Victoria, but is frustrated with her nonetheless. Victor tells Diane that if she is unhappy, they both know what the solution is. Victor goes upstairs and Diane has stomach cr

Victor takes Diane to the hospital. The doctor tells Diane that everything is fine, but she must avoid stress. Victor tells Diane to get some rest and leaves. When Victoria arrives at Victor's apartment, she finds no one home.
Neil shows up to drop off some papers for Victor and Victoria asks him about Ashley's relationship with her father. Neil tells her that whatever Victor and Ashley shared is over.
Victoria assumes Victor will go after Brad and then take on Jabot. Jack approaches Phyllis at Gina's and tells her that he's reconsidered hiring her to produce the web site. Phyllis tells him that he can take the job and shove it.
Mac tells Raul that she would feel more comfortable if they remain friends. Brittany and Rianna agree that Billy has been acting strange.
J.T. speculates that Billy has a crush on Mac, but Brittany knows that can't be true. Mac tells Billy that she broke up with Raul and Billy considers breaking up with Brittany as well. Mac tells him it's not a good idea becau

Kay confronts Jill and tells her to leave Mac alone. Jill asks Kay what Mac has been telling her. Kay can tell that Mac is scared of Jill by the way she acts around her. Mac interrupts the conversation and Jill asks Mac what she has been saying about her. Later, Mac leaves to see Billy and Jill catches them together.
Chris spots Phyllis at Gina's and moves to the other side of the room. Phyllis corners Chris and tells her that she knows about her partnership with Michael. Chris advises Phyllis to leave.
Malcolm makes it clear to Dru that he's ready to move into a relationship. Malcolm asks Dru what she's afraid of and she responds that she is scared their relationship with blow up in their faces. She reminds him of how his impulsive attitude resulted in them sleeping together while she was heavily medicated.
Victoria asks Victor if he is the father of Diane's baby. Victor reminds Victoria that he's had a vasectomy and has no romantic feelings for Diane. Victoria visits Diane and demand

Victor challenges Ryan to get Victoria focused on her work instead of his personal life. Ryan tells him that he can't force Victoria to do anything. Victoria thinks Diane's baby is the product of a one night stand. She accuses her of flaunting her pregnancy in front of Victor in order to gain charity and compassion.
Jill asks Mac why she is with Billy at the Abbott house just as Jack and Phyllis arrive. Jack covers for Mac, telling Jill that he invited everyone participating in the web site project to come by and meet Phyllis, the new producer. Phyllis and Jill butt heads immediately, but Jack is certain Phyllis will keep Jill in line. Mac suggests that Billy consult Jack on how to handle Jill. Rianna and Brittany arrive, and Brittany watches as Billy gazes at Mac.
Malcolm and Dru discuss the night they slept together. Malcolm stresses that he didn't know she was drugged and tells her he would never take advantage of her. Dru tells him she's not ready to pursue a relationship with him

In a meeting with John Silva and Neil, Victor explains that he wants to take Brad to court. John and Neil both want to know why Victor wants to act so drastically, but Victor only tells them Brad must be dealt with immediately.
Brad tells Jack and Ashley that since Victor hasn't tried to sue by now, he probably won't. Jack and Ashley both disagree and insist Brad stay in the background of company business for now. Brad asks Ashley if she has any idea of what Victor plans to do regarding his contract.
As Phyllis observes the pool house, she notices someone is missing. Jill is shocked that Raul is not around, and tells Mac to go find her boyfriend. Billy offers to give her a ride and explains to Brittany that he will serve as a buffer between Mac and Raul, considering their argument the other night.
Mac and Billy go to the coffeehouse in search of Raul, but have no luck finding him. Mac knows Raul is avoiding her and feels guilty for breaking up with him. Billy tells Mac that he will put

John Silva tells Victor that Brad's papers have been served. Victor is pleased and knows that Jack will move heaven and earth to get rid of Brad and save Jabot from a lawsuit.
Brad is upset after finding that Victor is suing for retroactive damages. Ashley advises Brad to contact Victor and his lawyers.
Ryan tells Victoria that she needs to stop focusing on Victor and Diane and instead work on a plan to get Brash and Sassy back on top. Victor comes in and asks Victoria if she has a plan of action for the new Brash and Sassy campaign. When Victoria struggles to come up with an idea, Ryan comes to her rescue.
Victor leaves and Ryan explains to her that Victor asked him to help focus her attention to the Brash & Sassy line so that it will be competetive with Glow.
Nick meets Matt Clark and asks him why Warton would pick a fight with him. Matt explains that he was having a friendly conversation with Warton until he mentioned that he was looking for work at Newman Enterprises. Nick tells Ma

Jill stops by Victor's office to ask about his plans to sue Jabot. He tells her that he is less likely to sue Jabot if they get rid of Brad. Jill returns to Jabot and informs Jack of her conversation with Victor. She feels they should let Brad go to save themselves from any lawsuit affecting the company. Jack is happy to let Brad go and finds it amusing that Brad would expect them to sacrifice Jabot for his sake.
Michael assures Brad that he will serve as his lawyer. Michael tells Brad that they should send a letter to Victor stating that Brad is not in breach of his contract with Newman Enterprises. He tells Brad that his case would be a lot stronger if he had Jabot's backing.
Ashley brings a dress for Olivia to wear home from the hospital. Neil assumes Dru will be moving back to Paris, but she surprises him and asks if she and Lily can move back into his apartment tonight.
Nina is glad Tomas finished the pages his editor needed. She offers to read them, but Tomas tells her that he is

Ashley informs Nikki that Victor has filed suit against Brad for violating the non-compete clause in his contract. Nikki wonders if Victor will sue Jabot as well and wonders what Victor is holding back.
Victoria tells Ryan that Victor approved the budget for Brash and Sassy and Jill overheard everything.
Raul shows up at the Chancellor Estate and asks Billy if he can speak to him alone. He tells Billy that Mac broke up with him. He needs Billy to talk to Mac for him and convince her not to dump him. Billy tells Raul that Mac obviously has her mind made up. Raul tells Billy that he will continue working on the website project because he can't bear the thought of not seeing Mac the entire summer.
Phyllis begins the meeting and asks Brittany, Rianna, and Mac to tell her about themselves. Mac reveals to everyone that she and Raul are no longer together. Raul and Billy enter and Phyllis gives them details on the production process. After the meeting, Brittany wants to spend time with Billy,

Billy goes to Jack in confidence and asks him if Jill has any skeletons in her closet. Jack asks if Billy is trying to blackmail Jill so that he and Mac can be together, but Billy doesn't answer. He only tells Jack that if he knew what Jill was doing to keep them apart, he would be shocked. Jack tells Billy that he wants to help him, but he needs more information. When Billy tells Mac that Jack cannot help them unless they give him more information about Jill, Mac thinks that they should stop seeing each other. She feels guilty that they have to lie to Brittany and Raul.
Kay reminds Jill that Billy is the product of an afternoon rendezvous with the mailman. She demands Jill acknowledge Mac as her granddaughter. Jill tells Kay that she's being conned by an opportunist. She calls her private detective and he asks her if she's received his letter in the mail. Jill doesn't know what he's talking about and wonders what could've happened to the letter.
Malcolm asks Dru if she can ever get ov

Mac and Billy have a picnic in the Abbott hideaway. They resolve that no matter what, they will not hide their feelings from one another. Phyllis wants to give the web site project some personality by revealing the lives of the teens on-screen. Jack agrees to a certain point, but tells Phyllis that he's counting on her not to make the campaign into a melodrama. Phyllis asks Jack out for a drink, but he declines.
Dru and Malcolm are snuggling on the couch after making love when Neil calls. He asks Dru when she's coming down to the apartment and she tells him she's on her way. When she arrives to Neil's, he notes that she's acting odd. She kisses Lily goodnight and tells Neil that she's fine.
Ryan brings Victoria home and Diane leaves to give them some privacy. As Victoria escorts Ryan out, she finds Diane eavesdropping at the door. She accuses her of spying and leaves to find Victor. She misses Victor at Gina's and instead talks to Nikki. They both agree that Diane is using the baby to

Kay shoves Jill into a table, warning her to leave Mac alone. Jill accuses Kay of intercepting the letter that came for her. Jill leaves and Kay knows she must act now in order to keep Mac from Jill's wrath. Jill calls the post office to find out who signed for the letter she never received.
Olivia tells Ashley that if Neil wants to take their relationship to another level, he's going to have to make the first move. Neil picks Olivia up from the hospital.
Mamie wonders what Dru has to speak to Neil about that is so urgent.
Paul becomes upset after Chris informs him that she told Michael Baldwin of her plans to start a family. Phyllis and Michael make amends, both agreeing to put the past behind them. Chris spots them together.
Victoria tells Sharon and Nick that she will be seeking therapy to help deal with her experience with Gary.
Nick asks Sharon if she's interested in talking to someone about Matt Clark and the rape.

Jack claims that he can help Billy if he lets him know what's going on with Jill and Mac. Billy tells him that it's too complicated. Mac sees Billy and Brittany kissing and she becomes jealous. Billy asks Mac why she's avoiding him and she admits that she doesn't know how to handle seeing Billy and Brittany together.
Neil brings Olivia home from the hospital and Nate is surprised. Neil and Dru talk privately and Neil is worried that Lily may have too many expectations, but they both agree to explain to her that their living together doesn't mean that there is any romance happening.
Nick asks Sharon if she is still traumatized by her rape by Matt Clark. Sharon tells Nick that time has helped to heal her wounds. After Nick leaves, Cody introduces Sharon to Carter (Matt) and when she walks away from him, she begins to shiver.
Chris watches Phyllis and Michael together at Gina's. After Phyllis leaves, Michael assures Chris that Phyllis has a career and is no longer a troublemaker.
Kay expl

Michael arrives to meet with Victor and John Silva. He informs them that Brad does not have a seat on the board at Jabot and is only working on their mens' line and a new line for women over forty. Victor notes that Michael was quick to minimize the need for documentation and senses there is more to Brad's story. Brad explains to Jack that Michael Baldwin is meeting with Victor to explain that Brad is not violating his contract with Newman Enterprises, but Jack thinks Brad is afraid to fight his own battles.
Nikki asks Ashley if there is any news about Brad and Ashley tells her that she hasn't heard anything yet. As they discuss what would happen if Victor went after Jabot, Ashley receives a letter sent from Newman Enterprises. Ashley calls Jack and Brad and tells them that something has happened and to get to the boardroom immediately.
Phyllis uploads the first day of web site clips onto the web site. Brittany agrees to do a live chat. When Brittany is alarmed when she is asked about

Ashley reads Victor's letter, which makes it clear that he will sue Jabot unless they fire Brad. Jill and Jack agree that Brad should be eliminated, but Ashley, John and Nikki believe they should form a united front against Victor.
Victor visits Ashley and assures her that he will not sue Jabot if they succeed in getting rid of Brad. When he offers to put it in writing, Ashley explains to Victor that she wants to honor her agreement with Brad. She knows they have 24 hours to make the decision.
Phyllis admits there is a clip on the web site that reveals a conversation between Mac and Billy. Mac is upset with Phyllis and asks that she be involved in the next edit session to ensure she is absent from all footage.
Brittany, still upset over the ""mystery girl"" seen with Billy on the web site, treats Billy coldly and leaves. J.T. tells Brittany that he doesn't have any proof that Billy is interested in someone else, but he knows that Billy doesn't give her the attention she deserves. He offe

Chris walks in as Michael is trying to convince Brad that Jabot will not oust him. She asks what Brad is doing there. Jill tells Ashley that if she votes to not fire Brad, the fate of Jabot will be in her hands.
As Brittany drinks more and continues to bash Billy, J.T. puts the moves on by stroking her hair and kissing her cheek. After Brittany and J.T. have sex, Brittany is still buzzed and blames Billy for what just happened. She suddenly freaks out and tells J.T. to back off. As far as she's concerned, nothing happened between them.
Phyllis knows there is another reason why Mac doesn't want to be seen on the web site and asks Mac what she's hiding. She guesses that Mac and Billy are involved, but Mac denies her accusations, insisting she and Billy are only friends.
Billy arrives and Mac warns him that Phyllis suspects there is something going on between them. Billy suggests they go to their hideout, but before they can leave, Billy spots Brittany coming in. He tells Mac that since B

Jill confronts Mac about the letter and tells her that tampering with someone else's mail is a federal offense. Upset, Mac begs Jill not to contact her mother. Jill thinks that Mac could be a fraud after all and anticipates learning the truth when she speaks to Mac's mother.
Ryan and Victoria sit down for dinner and Victoria tells him about her therapy session. When Victoria goes to the kitchen, Ryan notices a letter from Gary. Victoria sees him looking at the letter and, assuming it's a letter from Tricia, leaves him alone to read it in private.
Chris comes home moody after an encounter with Michael and Phyllis. Paul comforts her and tells her that the clinic called and said the test results came back normal; they just have to try a little harder.
Malcolm tries to give Dru a kiss, but she rejects his advances fearing Lily will catch them. Dru tells him that she didn't realize how much she's hurt Lily and Neil. Malcolm insists that Lily and Neil will come around in due time.
Neil compl

Nikki, Michael and Brad meet before the board meeting. Brad announces that he has decided to bow out of Jabot. Michael encourages him not to give in too soon. John, Ashley and Jack join them and Michael tells the group that the judge may rule in favor of Brad since he is not in direct contempt of his contract with Victor.
Jack doesn't buy it and Ashley confesses to everyone that Victor is willing to put in writing that he will not sue Jabot if they fire Brad. John asks Brad and Michael to leave so that the board can vote. Jack and Jill vote in favor of his resignation and Nikki and John vote against it. All eyes turn to Ashley.
Victoria eavesdrops as Victor advises Diane to tell the father about the baby as soon as possible. Ryan reads Gary's letter. In the letter, Gary says that he is no longer a threat to Victoria and asks if there is anything he can do to help her.
Ryan calls Victoria's doctor and leaves a message. Later, Victoria asks Ryan what Tricia had to say in the letter. Befo

Rianna believes that J.T. may be cheating on her but thinks it might be for the best.

Victor is stunned when Ashley tells him that Jabot voted to keep Brad on. When Ashley says the deciding vote was hers, Victor is livid. He tells her that he went the extra mile for her, and she turned her back on it.
Malcolm tells Dru that Lily will get used to their living arrangements in time. Dru goes to Neil's office to tell him she wants to discuss his visitation schedule with Lily. Neil insists Dru is dumping Lily on him so she can spend time with Malcolm. Dru tells him to go to hell and walks out on him.
Warton approaches Sharon, but Matt intervenes on her behalf. Matt overhears Sharon and Cody discussing the success of the Milwaukee store, and the possibility of opening more stores. Matt asks her if she and Nick go out of town a lot.
Ryan reveals the letter from Gary and reads it aloud. Victoria tells Ryan to burn the letter because her therapy is going well, and she's ready to continue the healing process.
Jack, Brad and Nikki discuss Ashley's future with Victor. They agree th

When Jack and Nikki break from their heated kiss, they pull themselves together and realize that now is the wrong time to get romantic. They agree to pursue their feelings once Jabot gets back on track. When Nikki and Jack discuss Diane's pregnancy, Jack reminds Nikki that Diane has always had her sights set on Victor, even when she was involved with other people.
Nick and Sharon receive news that their Milwaukee establishment is booming and Nick is eager to open another store. They decide to travel for two weeks, one with the kids, and one week alone to find their next location.
Warton is upset that Matt is getting close to Sharon. Matt assures Warton that it's all a part of his plan to take Nick down.
Dru tells Malcolm that Neil insulted her by accusing her of only wanting to give him visitation options so that she can be alone with Malcolm. Malcolm insists Neil will soon get over his negative attitude.
Dru kisses Malcolm and they make love. After Olivia gets Neil to admit he was too

Victor doesn't understand how the baby could be his since he hasn't had sex with Diane. Diane explains that she ran across a letter from the sperm bank and saw it as a chance for her to finally have his child. Victor tells her that she has broken the law and betrayed his trust by getting pregnant without his consent.
Brittany becomes upset when she sees how Phyllis has uploaded clips of the fight she had with Billy. Rianna encourages Brittany not to worry because Billy really loves her. Mac tells Billy that she doesn't trust Phyllis and cannot risk being seen on the Internet by her mother. While watching clips of the girls preparing for the prom, Mac and Billy notice Mac's face in the background.
Paul asks Kay and Brock why Mac doesn't want to reunite with her mother. Kay explains that Mac's step-father is an alcoholic and things must have been terrible for her to run away. Paul makes a call and finds out Jill has bought tickets to go to St. Louis. Paul arranges to have one of his men

Victoria comes to Victor's office to discuss business. She detects his unhappy mood and figures it has to do with Diane. Victor tells Victoria that Diane will do anything to get what she wants. Victoria offers to send her packing, but Victor insists he'll handle it himself. Victor calls the sperm bank to inquire about his sperm. He finds out that half of his sperm was ordered in April by his wife, Mrs. Victor Newman. One of the lab technicians foresees trouble and thinks there is something he can do.
Jack warns Phyllis that he doesn't want the kids' lives dissected in the public. Phyllis insists that the kids' good looks will only go so far, the public wants drama.
Mac tells Raul and Rianna that she doesn't trust Phyllis. Brittany admits she's in love with Billy and they kiss.
Diane tells Michael that she is carrying Victor's child, but it's the worst thing she could've done. Just as Jill moves to call Amanda, Jill and Brady receive Mac's birth records via fax. They find that Mac is

Mac, Billy and Raul discuss their plans for the evening. They decide on a movie and go to Brittany and Rianna with the idea, but Brittany wants to spend time with Billy alone and Rianna is going to try to find J.T. When Brittany goes to freshen up for Billy, J.T. finds her and shows her the tape of Mac and Billy at the prom. Devastated from what she sees, Brittany finds Billy and cancels plans with him. Billy is glad he can now spend time with Mac and they kiss as Brittany watches unseen.
Jack, Nikki and Ashley discuss whether they should join forces with Brad or fight Victor on their own. When Jack sees how stressed Ashley is, he proposes she take temporary leave. Victor tells his lawyer that Jabot did not accept his proposal and he is continuing with the lawsuit. Nikki comes to his office to talk to him about the lawsuit and it's effects on Ashley.
Over dinner, Phyllis tells Michael that he's always had feelings for Chris, but he tries to deny it. Michael finds the idea insane and ge

Nikki goes to Victor's office to discuss the lawsuit. She tells Victor that Brad is not violating the non-compete clause in his contract. Victor thinks Jack put Nikki up to this, but Nikki insists that she came on her own. Nikki is concerned for Ashley and tells Victor that if he continues to manipulate Ashley, she may lose her baby.
Jack tries to convince Ashley to take a leave of absence, but Ashley believes she can handle the stress of a lawsuit.
Nikki arrives and hands Jack a document signed by Victor, saying that he is dropping all legal action against Jabot and Brad.
Jill returns from St. Louis and admits she hired a private detective to find out if Mac is Brock's daughter. She says that she found Mac's birth records, which proved that Mac is really who she says she is.
When Jill leaves the room, she listens, unseen, as Brock and Kay rejoice over this small victory for Mac.
Brittany watches Billy and Mac as they kiss. She runs away when they move to the pool house. Billy gives Ma

Billy and John are both glad to see Ashley in a better mood. John is relieved when he learns that Victor dropped the lawsuit. Ashley thinks Victor could be changing, but John tells her not to get her hopes up.
Ashley goes to Victor's office to thank him. Victor forbids Diane from telling anyone about her pregnancy.
Billy asks Raul if he's moving on with his life, but Raul tells Billy that he's still in love with Mac. Raul asks Billy why Brittany seems so sad, but Billy is clueless.
J.T. insults Brittany at the coffeehouse and she slaps him. She apologizes to J.T. and becomes determined to get back at Mac and Billy for the hurt they caused her.
Chris tells Paul that she and Michael had to work late on a case and that things are going well with them. Paul tells Chris that a pregnancy might worsen her relationship with Michael in the future. Chris tells Paul that her breasts feel tender and Paul tells her it might be because she's pregnant.
Kay and Brock tell Mac about Jill's trip to St.

Ashley tells Victor that she now has restored faith in him and their relationship. She is stunned when Victor tells her that now that her family has ownership of Jabot, everything is finished - including their relationship.
Diane attempts to call Victor, but is told that he is unable to accept her call because he's in a meeting with Ashley Abbott. Michael and Phyllis are having drinks when Diane interrupts Michael. Diane is in a fury because Victor ran into the arms of another woman after finding out he is the father of her child. She's ready to sue, but Michael tells Diane that he can't represent her.
Mac is relieved that Jill is no longer on her back and tells Billy that Jill found her birth records, proving her true identity. Billy doesn't think they should celebrate too soon. Jill confronts Mac and asks her if Kay and Brock have spoken to her. When Mac confirms, Jill tells Mac that she's in deeper than she was before. Jill knows that Mac is terrified of her mother, but Mac denies i

When Jill asks Brittany how her relationship with Billy is going, Brittany tells her that everything is fine. Phyllis asks Brittany why she didn't tell her the truth and Brittany admits that she's weighing her options, but she is going to make sure Billy and Mac pay. Phyllis encourages her not to tell Jill about Mac and Billy. Instead, Phyllis knows another way to make them sorry. Nikki visits Victor in his office and thanks him for letting her hand deliver the letter to Jabot.
Victor tells Nikki that he will never understand some of the decisions she's made, but Nikki tells him that she's making choices for her life from now on. Victor remembers and recalls their intimate times together.
Nikki leaves and Connie enters to discuss Victor's flight arrangements. She tells Victor that Wally and the plane are ready. Nick tells Victoria and Ryan that he went to see Gary.
Victoria asks Ryan if he will accompany her to the hospital to visit Gary as well, thinking the visit will help her.
Jill

Jack and Phyllis discuss ways to wrap up the Glow campaign for the summer and Phyllis suggests a 24-hour live feed over the last weekend.
Jill and Jack both agree to the idea and Jack thanks Phyllis for her exceptional work with the website. Brittany gives Billy a huge kiss in front of everyone and on camera. She later admits to Phyllis that she doesn't know how long she can wear a smile when all she wants to do is throttle Billy and Mac.
Brittany talks to Raul and asks if he thinks Mac will ever take him back. Raul doesn't want to discuss the situation and tells Brittany that Mac only wants to be friends. Phyllis tells Brittany that there may be a way she can get the payback she's been looking for.
When Kay shows up to ask Mac what exciting news she wanted to tell her earlier, Mac covers and tells Kay that she found out she will be getting class credit for her production work on the campaign. Mac tells Billy that now may be a good time to run away.
Olivia talks to Ashley about Neil's

Mac tries to convince Billy that they should run away together, but Billy discourages her. Phyllis proposes a sleep-over for those who helped put the website together. Phyllis suggests to Brittany that she should trick Mac into thinking Billy is cheating on her.
Ashley tells Olivia that Victor called off their relationship after signing papers ending the Jabot suit. Olivia tells her that they will be fine without men in their lives.
Diane is frustrated when she calls Victor's office and Connie refuses to divulge his whereabouts to her. Diane visits Ashley's office demanding to know what kind of relationship she has with Victor.
Ashley asks why she needs to know and Diane reveals that she's pregnant with Victor's child.
Before Nick and his family leave the coffeehouse for their trip, Nick gives Cody specific instructions to give Carter (Matt) more hours because he needs the money.
Victoria comes face to face with Gary. When he offers an apology to Victoria, she wants to leave immediatel

Brittany plants her seed for revenge by telling Mac that she's in a better mood because Billy doesn't just want sex from her. Mac asks Billy if he and Brittany are having sex. Billy assures Mac that he doesn't know what Brittany is talking about. Later, Brittany sees Billy and gives him a hot kiss in front of Mac. After Brittany leaves, Mac asks Billy to break up with Brittany ASAP.
The hospital attendants restrain Victoria, but Gary encourages her to release her anger. He tells Victoria that she is not to blame for his sickness and apologizes for the hurt he's caused.
Brad interrupts a heated discussion between Diane and Ashley. Diane tells Brad that she's pregnant with Victor's child. Ashley tries to play it cool, but when Diane leaves, Brad takes a sobbing Ashley in his arms.
Nina arrives home a day early from Montana.
Chris and Michael discuss their partnership, but Michael asks Chris to rethink starting a family just when their business is getting off of the ground.
Nina stops