The Young and the Restless

- Season 26

(1998)

Tony warns Grace; if she doesn't tell Sharon the truth about Cassie, he will. Danny is happy to spend a few hours alone with his son. Drucilla and Lily are back from Hawai. Neil is happy to see his little girl but gives his wife the cold shoulder. Victoria runs into tony at the coffeehouse. He doesn't want to tell her why he is so upset. Mary tells Paul and Christine there must have been a reason for wanting to spend their Christmas vacation alone in their apartment. Could there be any grandchild on the way?

Paul learns from Katherine that Phyllis accused Christine of still being in love with Danny. Paul wonders why Christine hasn't told him about that. Victor advises Neil to go home and spend time with his family. Drucilla dances. Nick phones Sharon to tell her that Tony and Grace broke up. He reads the letter Tony left for Grace. He doesn't understand what that means, neither does Sharon.

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Tony goes to Jabot to say goodbye to Victoria, but when he learns that Grace went to the ranch, he tells Victoria he'll talk to her later. Grace tries to tell Sharon that Cassie is her daughter. Diane is released from the hospital. Victor takes her to their apartment. Nikki tells Jack not to give up on Diane; Victor won't be able to give her the child she wants; she'll come back to him. Paul asks Christine why she didn't tell him what happened in the courtroom. Later, Paul, Christine, Danny, Michael and Phyllis are in the courtroom for the end of Danny Jr's custody's ...

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After learning that Cassie is her daughter, Sharon asks Grace to let her see her little girl. In New-York, Christine, Danny and Phyllis fight to get Sasha's manuscript which ends up in Christine's hands. Paul pays Phyllis a visit but Michael opens the door and says Phyllis isn't there.

Danny tells Paul how Phyllis was upset that he and Christine got Sasha's manuscript in New-York. Later, the judge decides to adjourn court until he has read that manuscript. Victor and Diane couldn't celebrate Christmas because Diane was hospitalized. So they'll celebrate tonight. Nick questions Josh about his first wife. He answers she's dead. Sarah, who was listening to their talk drops a cup. Malcolm learns that Neil wants to talk to a lawyer about divorce. He spreads the news to Drucilla.

Drucilla tells Olivia she'll do everything possible to save her marriage. Christine, Paul and Danny are at the courthouse. Christine is reading Sasha's manuscript again.

At Danny Jr's custody's trial, the judge is admitting Sasha's manuscript into evidence. Phyllis is devastated. Later, Paul tells Lynne that Christine did a wonderful job in the courtroom today. Drucilla wants to have another baby while Neil is thinking about divorce. Sharon tells Doris that the little girl she gave up is back in her life. Olivia and Malcolm want to help Neil and Drucilla.

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Danny and Christine prevent Phyllis from flying the country with Danny Jr. They get a call and have to go back to the courthouse where Paul and Michael are waiting for them. The judge grants permanent custody to Danny. Josh tells Nikki he is very happy with her and would like them to have a baby. Sarah is listening their talk. Drucilla asks Neil to forgive her. Malcolm and Olivia are talking about Neil and Drucilla.

Nikki wants to know what Victor is planing to offer to Victoria for her birthday but Victor keeps it a secret. Victoria complains to Jack. If she doesn't get a promotion soon, she'll work for another company. Paul and Christine are celebrating the end of the trial. Lynne calls. Paul has to go back to the office. Soon afterwards, Christine leaves to visit Danny Jr who is missing his mom. Christine is back home before Paul. While she's kissing her husband, Danny is looking at a picture of himself and Christine on their wedding day. Victor is furious when he finds Jack ...

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Danny calls Christine; he would like her to visit him and Danny Jr. Christine says she can't; she's about to have dinner with her husband. Later, Paul has to leave for work. Chris finally goes to Danny's place. Danny admits that his son was already sleeping when she called back, but he lied because he wanted to see her. Christine arrives home a few seconds before Paul. He remarks that her hands are as cold as ice. As he warms her up, he tells her he thinks it's time for them to have a baby. Victoria tells Tony that her birthday party was a wonderful surprise for her. ...

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Nick wonders what's wrong with Sharon. He questions Nikki. Sharon would like Cassie to live at her place. She suggests that Grace tells the little girl she's be out of town for business. Jack finds Ashley crying at Jabot. She tells him that Cole is at the ranch with Victoria. Ryan and Tricia are about to spend the night together. Danny arrives at Christine's office. He tells her he never stop loving her. Christine says she has a meeting and leaves in a hurry. She goes to her husband's office. Paul kisses her and talks about having a baby.

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Phyylis tells Paul she learned from her son that Danny and Christine have spent a lot of time together lately. She adds he would have avoided a lot of hurt if he hadn't allowed his wife to represent Danny. Paul tells Phyllis to get out of his office. Grace has lunch with Nick. Michael asks for Christine's help, to no avail. Alec confronts Victoria after hearing her talk with Ryan.

Nina's short novel will be published. Nina shares the good news with Christine. Mary tells Paul that Christine isn't ready to have a baby with him because she still has feelings for Danny. Paul says this talk is over. Nick, Victor and Nikki wonder why Cassie is so important for Sharon. Grace's upset when Tony tells her that Cassie is at the ranch with Sharon. Katherine advises Danny to fight to get Chrsitine back. Danny invites Christine to Danny Jr's birthday. Christine goes to Paul's office and insists they both should go to their godson's birthday's party. Paul ...

Paul, Christine, Danny and Danny Jr are celebrating Danny Jr's fifth birthday. Danny's very disappointed that Christine went with Paul. Nikki and Victor are discussing Sharon. Nick comes home. he's disappointed to find Cassie there. John Abbott would like getting William's custody. Jill disagrees. Alice is back in Madison. Millie tells her that Cassie isn't living there anymore.

Paul and Christine are celebrating Valentine Day at The Colonnades. The man who got William Foster's corneas pays Jill a visit. Jill introduces him to Victor. Alice called the police, but they won't look for Cassie. Danny tells Katherine that Christine came with Paul at Danny Jr's birthday party. Katherine advises him to keep fighting to get Christine back. Cassie is happy to spend time with Noah and Sharon at the ranch. Grace arrives earlier than expected. Cassie catches Sharon and Grace's row. Nick questions Tony to learn what's wrong with Grace... to no avail.

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Paul enters Christine's office. He wants to have dinner with his wife. She says she can't; she's waiting for a client. Paul leaves. Sharon tells Christine that she gave birth to a little girl seven years ago. Grace found this little girl about a year ago and doesn't want to give her back to her. At the same time, Grace and Tony argue about Cassie. Nikki, Nick, Victoria, Jack and Victor gather in Victor's office. Diane arrives and shows them her present for Newman Entreprise's anniversary; it's a big portrait of Victor. Victor enjoys it. Nikki is disappointed. Later, ...

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Alice tells Mildred that she wants Cassie back. Paul and Christine try to help Sharon.

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Cassie is going to spend a few days at the ranch. She says goodbye to Tony and Grace and she leaves with Sharon. Paul and Christine are kissing in his office. They are talking about having a baby. Later, Mary arrives and wants to know if Christine is pregnant. Paul asks her to stop bothering him. Victoria tells Nikki that Cassie is once again at the ranch. Sarah is in the hospital, hoping to see Josh, but he asked a colleague to take care of her.

Victor gets upset when he learns that Nikki is thinking about having a baby with her new husband. Katherine questions Paul about Christine. Paul gets suspicious of her sudden interest in his marriage. He tells her not to worry and to greet Danny. he adds he has to leaves; he has a meeting and then he wants to spend time with his wife. Christine's feelings are confused. She confides in Nina. Later, she decides to tell Paul the truth. Sarah is in the hospital. She wants Josh to be her doctor. Cassie isn't happy at the ranch.

Danny questions Nina about Christine. Christine tells Paul she loves him, but she still has feelings for Danny too. Victor tells Jack that Nikki is thinking about having a baby with her new husband. Ryan and Tricia wonder whether they should move in together immediately. Nikki wonders how her children would react if she had a baby; she questions Victoria. Alec invites Megan to have dinner with him at his place.

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Paul blames Danny for manipulating Christine. Nikki isn't happy with Sarah's work. Megan tells Tricia that Jill would be an awful stepmother.

Paul wants to understand how Christine feels. He questions Nina. Grace and Cassie are in a cab. Grace plans to take the little girl away from Genoa. Megan and Tricia discuss their mother and Jill with Ryan.

Olivia and Malcolm try to help Neil and Drucilla. Later, Neil arrives home with champagne and flowers. He kisses his wife and they start making love. Victoria, Diane, Nick and Katherine are at the Colonnades to celebrate Victor's birthday. Nikki crashes the party. Sharon is devastated when she learns that Grace is about to leave the country with Cassie. She calls Christine, but Paul answers instead. He explains he didn't discharge the P.I. who was following Grace. He and Christine are on their way to the airport and they will stop Grace. Danny tells Katherine that ...

Grace calls Sharon; she's coming to the ranch. Later, Christine and then Cassie, Grace and Paul arrive at the ranch. Nick, Katherine, Diane and Victoria are celebrating Victor's birthday at the Colonnades. Nikki crashes the party. Cole visits Nina. He thinks she's ready to write a novel. Later, Ryan stops by. He wants to talk about their divorce but Nina says she has to work. Nikki tells Josh she agrees to have a baby. Sarah overhears their talk.

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Mary tells Paul that Christine doesn't deserve a man like him, but Paul defends his wife. Christine comes back home. She asks Paul to be patient with her. Jack and Nick discuss Nick's work. Sharon and Grace explain to Cassie that she has to stay at the ranch. Tony and Victoria run into Cole and Ryan at Gina's.

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Sarah tells Josh that she's in fact his wife Veronica. Josh wants her to go away. Victoria is spending the night at Tony's. Mary visits Christine at her office. She blames her for the way she has been treating Paul. Later, Paul tells Christine he loves her but wants her to move out of their apartment. Katherine and Jill are stuck in Jack's office because of the storm.

Paul tells Lynne and Mary that he asked Christine to move out. Later, he tells Danny he'll fight for his marriage. Nina welcomes Christine. She says she can stay at her place as long as she needs. Miguel calls. It's raining too much; he doesn't know when he'll be able to come back to the ranch. Josh tells Veronica to leave. She does but comes back with a gun. She shoots him twice. Later, Veronica argues with Nikki and ends up shooting her. Malcolm and Olivia have dinner in her office. Neil's happy that Drucilla chose her family over her career. Later, Sid calls. ...

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Christine wonders whether she should help Michael Baldwin to get his law license back. She asks John Silva what he thinks about that. Nick, Victor, Victoria and Casey are at Nikki's bedside. Phyllis tells Michael that Christine will never stop hating him. Lynne tells Paul he should never have asked Christine to move out. Sharon tells her mom that it's not the right time to tell Nick about Cassie. When she's told that Josh is dead and Nikki is in the hospital, Sharon goes to the hospital to support her husband. Ashley tells Cole to go to the hospital to support ...

Casey and Nick keep vigil at Nikki's hospital bed. Nick learns from Miguel that Sharon has moved out of the ranch with the children. After learning of Nikki's shooting, Sharon heads to Genoa City Memorial. She tries to comfort Nick, but he doesn't want anything from her anymore. Cassie is still having trouble to understand why she cannot be with Grace but has to stay with Doris instead. Jack and Diane wonder what announcement Victor is about to bring up. In spite of their failing marriage Cole offers comfort to Victoria. Later, Neil and Victoria share a friendly chat....

Nikki wakes up in the hospital. She asks for Josh. Casey, Victoria and Nick don't want to tell her that Josh has been killed. Victor explains his request to Diane. He wants to fulfill a dying Nikki her greatest wish, but remarry after her death. Diane is still dumbfounded. Victor promises her his eternal gratitude so that she signs in on his divorce proceedings in the Dominican Republic. Paul is miffed when Mary tells him he shouldn't budge with Christine, but he now thinks his ultimatum is counterproductive. Lynne tells Paul that Christine and Danny are at Gina's. ...

Victor gets a divorce in the Dominican Republic. Jack is furious at Victor for asking Diane to divorce and then remarry Victor. He embraces Diane and eventually kisses her, and she doesn't pull away. Casey realizes she must tell Nikki the truth about Joshua's murder, as Nikki's health takes a turn for the worse. Nick and Victor panic when Nikki starts to flat-line... Olivia and Dru say their goodbyes. When Olivia expresses her incomprehension that her sister is leaving Neil, Dru can't help it but to hint at the fact she thinks that Olivia has feeling for Neil herself....

At Genoa City Memorial, the doctors try to save Nikki's life. Nikki already has visions of leaving this world as she sees the deceased Joshua... Diane learns that Nikki is about to die and she worries that Victor might not arrive in time to marry her. Jack returns to the penthouse and is shocked to learn of Nikki's grave state. Doris convinces Sharon to return to hospital and comfort Nick, but he dismisses her, so she turns to Victoria for comfort. Victor has John Silva file a last minute petition in court in order to receive a marriage certificate which Judge ...

Sharon thinks Nick will not be forgiving to learn the truth about Cassie. Doris warns her to hide the truth any longer and encourages her to come clean with Nicholas. Later, Tony comforts Sharon and kisses her. Jack and Diane still believe that Nikki is dead. Jack explains to Diane that amidst the tragedy she can have her husband back - and maybe even reverse the vasectomy Nikki brought on Victor. Victor breaks the news to his thrilled children and Casey that he intends to marry Nikki. They call Katherine who immediately hurries to the hospital. The chaplain arrives ...

Jack and Diane are still pacing the floor at the penthouse waiting for details of what is going on at the hospital. At Genoa City Memorial, everyone is thrilled for Nikki and Victor. Kay tells Nikki that she has always considered her a daughter whereas Nick and Victoria are simply thrilled to see their parents reunited. Casey urges Victor to go home and get some rest. Neil shows up at the hospital to offer Victoria his support. Diane awaits Victor and they share a tender embrace. Meanwhile, Dr. Walker consults Olivia on Nikki's case and they make a startling discovery...

Olivia and Dr. Walker tell Casey that Nikki is getting better. Jack visits his ex-wife and is relieved to hear that she might survive after all. Victor thanks Diane for her noble gesture and explains how he and Nikki remarried. Victoria urges Nick to open to his wife, but he feels rejected by her inexplicable concern for Grace's niece, Cassie. Cassie thinks that Nick doesn't like her. Doris urges Sharon to tell Nick the truth about Cassie, but Sharon doesn't think he is ready for it right now. Danny tries to convince Paul to let Christine alone to have sort out her ...

Michael tries to calm down Phyllis who delivers a tirade against Christine as she toying with a redux-romance with Danny as she was hoping for a reunion with her estranged husband herself. Then, Michael visits Christine at Legal Aid hoping to get her come around in his attempt to get his law license back. Ashley is very encouraging to Cole offering his support to Victoria in this time of crisis. When Nikki wakes up in the morning, she thinks her wedding with Victor was just a dream. The doctors arrive and confirm that Nikki is no longer in critical condition! Veronica...

Jill discusses Keith's marriage proposal with Jack. Jack advises her to turn him as he is not going to make her happy. Sharon wants to take a few days off away from Genoa with her mother and the kids. Doris phones Nick; she urges him to talk to his wife. Lynne picks up on Mary feeling blue and unneeded. Paul cancels all his meetings to spend time with his mother. Neil tells Malcolm that he hasn't hard from Dru or Lily - and is concerned that his marriage status is still unresolved. Victoria runs into Neil at Yves and they decide to have lunch together. Neil explains ...

Megan and Tricia pay Jill a surprise visit with an even more surprising request: putting aside their previous differences, they want her to accept her father's marriage proposal! Meanwhile, Katherine tells Keith that, since Jill is not wearing his ring yet, he should better prepare for her rejection. Tony fails to cheer up Grace who is looking through a box with memories of Cassie. Later, Cassie calls to tell her about Sharon's plans to go away. Grace heads over to Christine to help her stop Sharon. Grace explains how Tony found the girl and that the foster family ...

Jill tries to buy herself more time to answer Keith's proposal. Keith reveals that Katherine already warned him that she would turn him down. Hurt by Jills's words, Keith says he is sorry, but he does not want to live with someone under the same roof who is not committed to him. Forced out on the street, Jill heads over to the Chancellor Estate and Katherine begrudgingly invites her to stay with her and Esther for now. Diane is anxious to get her life back on track, but Victor tells her that he needs more to handle Nikki. He brings make-up to Nikki at the hospital, ...

Jack wonders when or if Victor will return to Diane. Victor however thinks this is none of Jack's business and leaves for the hospital. Nikki believes Victor and she are destined to be together forever. Victor does not answer and simply kisses Nikki's forehead. Victoria and Nick are stunned when Diane tells them that Victor doesn't plan to stay married to Nikki. Grace refuses a dinner invitation from Tony. Tony worries that Grace is pining for Nick. Christine advises Sharon to stay in Genoa City. Christine tells Paul that she still hasn't decided between him and Danny...

Casey informs Victor that Nikki has further stabilized. A hopeful Diane packs for her second honeymoon with Victor, but Jack believes Victor won't go away with Diane. Victoria and Neil confide in each other. Still stunned by Diane's words, Nick and Victoria angrily confront Victor after and he admits his farce. Victor is torn by the predicament and clueless of what to do next. Malcolm asks Olivia to look after Neil. Olivia is surprised to find out that Neil is doing fine without Dru as he is now eager to focus on work again. Jill explains to Megan and Tricia why she ...

Ashley and Cole continue to celebrate their engagement. Nick explains to Grace how he feels overwhelmed by not just having one child of his own, but also Sharon's 7-year-old. Sharon Doris and Sharon notice that Cassie seems sad. They let Cassie visit Grace who is thrilled to see her. A hopeful Sharon visits Nick, but he shatters her dreams about reuniting. Instead of kind words of forgiveness, he instead asks her to keep Cassie a secret from the rest of the family. Jack apologizes to Diane for being so negative about her future with Victor and assures her it will all ...

Paul pays his mother a visit. Mary's still depressed. Later, Paul tells Christine how worried he is for his mother. Christine calls her mother in law's friends who go to Mary's. After her friends have gone, Mary calls her son. Paul's happy to hear she feels better. He thanks her wife for her help with a kiss. Victor confronts Sharon and Nick; he wants the two of them to reunite for Nikki's return as the family is facing enough turmoil already. After debating with Jack whether to go or not, Diane tells Nikki at the hospital that Victor remarried her because she was ...

Nina is surprised to see Michael working at the hospital. Nina supposes that he expects her to tell Christine what a great humanitarian he is, but Michael says he isn't going to pressure Christine any more about helping him. Jack and Jill realize that they are both single now. Jill advises Jack not to get his fantasies up too high, just because they once were having an affair. Nick and Grace are having drinks at Ginas's, just as Tony shares a coffee with Sharon at Crimson Lights. Christine receives a post card from Danny on his tour where he expresses how much he ...

Diane is sitting alone in the dark penthouse wondering what she did to deserve Victor's rejection. Jack is surprised when Victor asks him to look after Diane. He realizes that Victor and Diane are over and offers her his support. Casey says goodbye to her sister as she has to return to work. Victor proposes to Nikki to build a new house in light of the tragic events at the ranch. Nikki explains that as long as she has and the children with her, she will be able to face returning to the scene of the shooting. Victoria and Neil talk again, realizing that they have quite...

Paul and Christine discuss Sharon and Cassie. Chris thinks they should get more information about Cassie's adoptive grandmother from Tony and Grace and if possible have the grandmother sign over her guardian rights to Sharon. In Madison, Alice Johnson is angry with Millie for not remembering who took Cassie, though she is unsure whether her mother is honest to her on this issue. Doris tries to convince Sharon to return home and be there for Nikki, but she seems to be too afraid of losing Nick and Cassie. Sharon orders Christine to drop any legal action in regards to ...

Victor arrives at the hospital to pick up his wife and finally go home. Doris sets Sharon straight as to welcome Nikki back alongside Nick. Nick is angry at Victor for continuing the sham-marriage, but Victoria informs him that Victor intends to stay married to their mother; so it is imperative that he and Sharon get his act together as well. Nina is surprised when Danny and Paul arrive at her apartment. They urge Christine to decide between them, but she wants to have more time to make a proper decision. Malcolm suspects there might be something going on between ...

Nikki is thrilled when Victor shows her the redecorated bedroom so she doesn't feel weird in it since Joshua was murdered. Victoria thanks Cole for supporting the family even though they are divorced now. Nick thanks Sharon for being there for his mother. He thinks that they will just have to pretend that everything is okay until she gets better. Sharon says that she was hoping that they could meet each other half way and come to some kind of understanding. Nick tells Sharon that their marriage can't survive because of Cassie. Diane is still beating herself over ...

Jack hints at Victor that he doesn't appreciate his behavior with Diane. Victor pays Diane a visit to further explain his motivations for marrying Nikki. He professes his love and offers her financial stability for her act of kindness. Diane is furious: all she wants is his love and him being her husband! Realizing he cannot make up to Diane, a miserable Victor leaves. Nikki tells Katherine how thrilled she is to be Mrs. Victor Newman again. She then asks her friend to help organize a memorial service for Joshua at the hospital. Nick has Jack send him on out of town ...

Diane is sitting alone in her dark apartment wailing in self-pity. After a chat with Jack she decides to contact a lawyer and by coincidence reaches Michael Baldwin! Michael is thrilled when he realizes that Mrs. Victor Newman in contacting him. He immediately rushes over to Diane's and lets her fill him in on the whole story. Diane explains that she never signed anything and Michael adds it looks like Victor misled her. Michael states that there is a case, but it is up to Diane whether she wants to go through with legal proceedings. Jack catches up with Nikki, but ...

Michael explains to Christine that a major opportunity has arisen for which it is imperative that he gets his law license back. Chris only sees her point validated that Michael is still an opportunist and she is not willing to play his games. Diane tells Jack that she contacted a lawyer but isn't sure whether she wants to sue Victor. Phyllis thinks Michael is deluding himself that Christine will ever help him to get his license back. Michael vows to doe whatever it takes to get his license back. Miguel and Veronica meet at the Coyote Grill again as Ashley and Cole ...

Ashley tells Jack that she and Cole are engaged. Victor informs Nikki that the police want to question her about the night of the shooting. Phyllis tries to seduce Michael when Diane calls. Diane feels that the lawsuit will be a wake up call for Victor. In order to buy himself more time to get his license back and to be able to function as her lawyer, Michael explains that the case needs some time for preparation although Diane is giddy to fire right away. Tricia explains to Megan that she wants Phillip to learn to trust and like her because she feels that he is the ...

Jack is stunned that Diane believes that Victor is only staying with Nikki out of a sense of obligation and will eventually return to her. Victor is with Nikki as she is questioned by the police about the night of the shooting and Sarah the maid. Nikki is having a tough time remembering the night, so Victor quickly puts an end to the questioning. Miguel is still smitten with Veronica. When he realizes that she is short on cash, he promises to help her find a job. Malcolm teases Neil about his budding relationship with Victoria, but Neil continues to insist that they ...

Victor is curious about the nature of the relationship between Neil and Victoria. Neil says he feels himself becoming very involved with Victoria. Victor tells Neil to enjoy his dinner date. Sharon tells Doris that she hopes Nick will come around. When Sharon visits Nikki with Noah, she hides her marital problems. At Genoa City Memorial Hospital, Danny wakes up and Gina rushes to his side. She wants to be tested as kidney donor immediately. Joanie is miffed that Phyllis is playing matron of the manor. When Phyllis learns the seriousness of Danny's condition, she ...

Jill thinks Jack is spending an awful lot of time with Diane and is certain that he is still interested in the former Mrs. Newman. Jack notices that Jill seems busy with everyone else's life as she does not know what to do with her own life right now. Michael and Diane are discussing her legal options. She starts to get impatient and fears Michael is stalling which he manages to convince her otherwise. Victor and Nikki decide to focus on the future instead of looking back at the past. Tony feels rejected by Grace who is busy at work again. Doris gets worried that ...

Malcolm visits Olivia who has been working non-stop at the hospital to give her flowers and a kiss. Phyllis realizes that Michael is up to something, but he won't reveal what it is. Gina, Christine and Paul are still with Danny as his condition gets worse and worse. Then, news arrives that there is a donor! Elsewhere in the hospital, Michael gets ready for surgery saying that this is his only chance... Ryan tells Phillip that their time together made him very happy, but he can't help but notice that his son still hasn't warmed up on Tricia. Back home, Nina is shocked ...

As Nick's returns is looming, Sharon is anxious while Grace is thrilled. Tony realizes that Grace is still pining for Nick. Victor asks Sharon to move back to the ranch as it is evident, that despite their differences, Nick loves her dearly. Nikki is seeing vision of Sarah as Miguel arrives with Veronica. He introduces her to Nikki. After a short conversation full of double entendre Miguel and Veronica leave. Victor welcomes his son back to Genoa City, but is surprised that Nick seems so pessimistic about the state of his marriage. Nick won't reveal any details for ...

Victor informs Nikki that their son is back and that Sharon has been living with her mother for weeks now. Doris encourages Sharon to go welcome back Nick with Noah while she takes care of Cassie. Neil and Victoria are at dinner talking business. Across the room are Malcolm and Olivia who are very curious about the blooming relationship of Neil. Christine is speechless that Michael donated the kidney for Danny. Phyllis is sitting by Danny's side when Christine stumbles into the room revealing that Michael was the donor. Phyllis heads over to Michael's room and ...

Christine tells Paul that Michael is Danny's donor. Paul thinks that Michael does nothing without an ulterior motive. Jack cannot believe that legal action has not been taken yet and urges Diane to hire a different attorney. Michael calls and explains to Diane that he is at the hospital. Diane is very impressed that he donated one of his kidneys and tells Jack to back off. Nikki breaks Miguel's request to Victor to hire his friend as the new maid. Victor is not opposed to the idea, but wants to make sure an extensive background check is done on Veronica... Grace picks...

Jill finds Jack in a sour mood over Diane. Jill complains about living at the Chancellor estate with Katherine. Every day she wakes up and remembers that that used to be her house. She reminds Jack that Phillip Chancellor gave it to her, but Katherine went to court and got it back. Actually it was Katherine who has ruined her chance at happiness from the beginning when she killed Phillip! Jack then alludes to Jill to their previous romantic entanglement, but Jill is not interested. Phyllis visits with Danny and breaks the news about his donor to him. Both Danny and ...

Cole apologizes to Ashley for being absent with his thoughts, but he has a hunch that something is wrong with Victoria. Victoria is having another dizzy spell and decides to see a doctor the next day. Nikki explains to Victor that Miguel seems deeply infatuated with his new lady love. She think they should hire her, but Victor reminds her of what happened with the last maid and wants to be certain about Veronica before inviting her into their home. At the Coyote Grill, Miguel stuns Veronica with a proposal to prove his devotion. Veronica jumps from the table in panic....

Katherine and Esther are suffering from Jill's moody and snappy behavior. Jill explains that all those memories are coming back to her. Katherine cannot believe that Jill is still clinging onto the past, especially since Jill was far from innocent as he stole her husband! Olivia tells Malcolm that she spoke to Dru a couple of days ago who said that she and Lily are fine, but she barely asked about Neil. Malcolm is still concerned about Neil's involvement with Victoria for different reasons: her family. Meanwhile, Victoria hides the identity of the man she is dating ...

Michael bemoans to Phyllis the fact that he has done everything he can to prove himself to Christine, but it is not enough. Michael wonders if he will ever be forgiven for what he did 5 years ago. Paul reassures Christine that she is doing right thing; Michael is not changed, he gave Danny his kidney as a ploy to force her into testifying on his behalf at the hearing. Tricia tells Meg that her plan for getting Phillip and Ryan together has backfired as the boy is more adamant than ever in his rejection of her. Nina grows worried when Phillip continues to hint that he ...

Michael is confronted by the committee with his statements after harassing Christine. He tries to make them see that he is a changed man now. Christine enters and explains that she is there neither to support nor oppose Michael's reinstatement, but the committee presses her for a definite statement. Michael uses the chance to publicly apologize for his past misdeeds and then asks for a chance to redeem himself through his work a lawyer. Sharon starts to get fed up with Nick who fails to come around. Then, Nick asks her to join him for dinner. Nikki explains to Victor ...

Jack wants Diane to hire another lawyer, but she trusts Michael. Phyllis wants to celebrate with Michael, but he turns her down to work with Diane on her case. Nick and Sharon meet for dinner. He thinks he was too young when he got married and has too many responsibilities. Sharon cannot believe that Nick is implying that their marriage is a mistake and leaves frustrated. Christine visits Danny in the hospital. She tells him how Michael got his law license back and promises to make a decision about her marriage before he is released. Mary advises Lynne to make the ...

A troubled Sharon confides in Victor that Nicholas confessed his fears that he got married at a too young age. Late at night in the office, Grace is extremely supportive of Nicholas. Doris tells Tony to stay away from her daughter. Ashley thinks Cole needs a research assistant. Miguel suggests his girlfriend Veronica for this post. Later, Veronica wonders if she should take the risk of returning to the Newman ranch. Malcolm informs Olivia that Neil and Victoria are seeing each other. Neil is surprised when Victoria tries to avoid him but she does not want to reveal ...

Nikki has picked up on her son's marital woes. She tells Victor that she fears Nick's focus on work could cost him his marriage and decides to pay her daughter-in-law a visit. Malcolm is curious why Olivia is adamant not to talk about Neil and Victoria. He feels his wife is keeping something from him. Victoria is sitting in her office reflecting on her life. She is in love with Neil but pregnant from Cole. Miguel is disappointed that Cole will not need a new research assistant until a few weeks. Cole and Ashley then talk about Miguel's sudden romance. Miguel pleads ...

It's Memorial Day: Christine reflects with Nina on her life with the two men she fell in love with. But she has to make a decision now: should she stay with Paul or reunite with Danny?

Katherine and Gina pick up Danny from the hospital. Danny calls Paul over and they argue about who Christine will choose. After Katherine encourages her to pick Danny, Lynne arrives at Legal Aid and reminds Christine that she and Paul are having the perfect marriage which deserves a future. Victoria is having dinner with Cole trying to tell him that she and Cole are having a baby. When Ashley arrives, an unnerved Victoria leaves without revealing that she is expecting. Nick confides in Victor about the situation with Sharon. Grace assures Tony that she is spending so ...

Mary tells Paul today is her wedding anniversary. She still hopes that Carl who has been missing for nearly a decade will come back one day. In Norfolk, Virginia, a man with a striking resemble to Carl Williams shares a kiss with his wife Ruth... Diane is thrown for a loop when Victor stops by at the penthouse. They almost kiss when Victor says that he misses her and encourages her to continue with her plans to redesign the Newman Enterprises headquarters. Nikki tells Nick she knows that Cassie is Sharon's daughter. She advises Nick to do everything he can to save his...

Assuming that she chose Danny, Paul is not in the mood to talk to Christine. He is overjoyed though when she explains that he is the man she loves. They kiss. Victor explains to Victoria that he is very fond of Neil but worries that he is still married. Victoria dismisses this, but hides that she is having second thoughts about her romance now that she is expecting. Neil confronts Malcolm for meddling with Victoria as the she seems to avoid him for over a week now. Sharon tells Doris that she is reluctant to talk to Nick again as she is not ready to face the end of ...

Jack makes Victor confess he'll never go back to Diane. Later, Jack wants Diane to listen to the recording of the talk he had with Victor. Katherine thinks about the late Philip Chancellor II, remembering the day, Phillip handed her divorce papers. It was all because of Jill, she ruined her marriage! Victor asks Jill why she's still living at the Chancellor Estate. When Jill arrives at the mansion, Jill and Katherine get into it blaming each for destroying their lives. Christine is back home. After talking on the phone to Lynne and Nina and listening to Danny wishing ...

Sharon is back at the ranch with the children. Nick welcomes them and has a little talk with Cassie. Danny tells Phyllis that Christine chose Paul. Phyllis gets new hope for a possible reunion with her ex. Paul and Christine have a very romantic night. Malcolm wants to go to Neil but Olivia advises him not to do so. Neil is stunned that Victoria is pregnant. He reassures her and says he'll be there for her and her baby. Cole tells an ecstatic Ashley that his divorce hearing is tomorrow, so that no more obstacles will be in their way. Victor tells Nikki to show some ...

Michael scores himself a huge and impressive office at Whitman, Walker and Wilson when he hints to his retiring boss that he won Diane Newman as a client. Phyllis is very impressed by Michael's new domain. Victor expresses that he feels sorry if he misled Diane, but he never intended to. Diane will not hear him and plays the tape. She screams that his words are as meaningless as the vow he made on their wedding day! Nick and Sharon still walk around on eggshells with each other. Eventually, they decide that they have to forget the past few weeks and go on from there. ...

Victoria is nervous before the court hearing and ponders if she should tell Cole about the pregnancy first. In court, Victoria dodges the questions regarding children or marital relations after their separation from Mitchell Sherman, John Silva and the judge. Divorce is eventually granted and Cole parts ways with Victoria who stays behind in tears. Tricia is over the moon after Ryan's proposal. Alec and Megan drop by for a celebratory breakfast. Diane thanks for his support as she just now realized that he has been right all along. When Michael arrives, Diane gives ...

Katherine tries mending fences with Jill. She thinks they should forget about the past, as they are both no longer the women they were when they fought for Phillip. Jill does not intend to let go so easily. Michael explains that the divorce Victor rushed into to marry Nikki could be void as Diane never signed her consent. Diane is in shock: could she still be Mrs. Victor Newman after all? Jack is thrilled to hear about this new approach. Phyllis is disappointed when Michael rejects her charms to focus on his mysterious new client. Sharon breaks it to Victor that ...

Chris visits Mary and wants to know more about Paul's father. Mary explains what struck her was that Carl just vanished which was totally out of character for the police detective and loving husband. In Norfolk, the mysterious Jim Bradley talks to his wife Ruth, remembering how she found him beside the road beaten almost to death many years ago. Ruth wonders if Jim ever wanted to find about his past or real name as his memory is still totally blocked. Jim states that his marriage to Ruth is his life and he is very happy with that, so why care about the past. Back in ...

Nick and Victor discuss Cassie. Victor worries about the legal ramifications, but Nick assumes Christine is handling this matter. Tony reminds Grace that they used to be very close. He wants to start over again and asks Grace to become his wife which she accepts. Jack is on a fishing expedition with Nikki to find out Victor's next move with Diane. Phyllis is busy seducing Michael in his office when Jack storms in. Michael informs Jack that despite his assumptions he has been extensively preparing for Diane's legal battle with Victor. Cole confronts Victoria about her ...

Ryan sets up a dinner at Gina's with Nina and Phillip. When Tricia joins them, Phillip spots her engagement ring and becomes very quiet and wants to go home. Tricia tries to console Ryan who is frustrated by his son's reaction. Phillip tells Nina that he does not want to see his father again as long as he is involved with Tricia. After seeing Nick and Sharon together Grace seeks solace from Tony who by accident finds out about the reason why Grace is so down. Victoria is stunned that Neil informed Cole that she is expecting a child. She explains to Neil that she told ...

Tricia tells Megan and Alec about the dinner fiasco at Gina's. Ryan is heartbroken when Phillip shows him the cold shoulder. Later, Tricia offers to step aside so that Ryan can repair his relationship with son. Ryan turns her down. Jack thinks Diane should hire a different attorney, but Diane trusts Michael. Michael instructs Diane to stand firm because battling Victor Newman won't be easy. Neil tells Malcolm that his relationship with Victoria is on the brink as she has a lot on her mind lately, but he is not ready to give up yet. Ashley demands the truth form Victor...

Malcolm pitches a new campaign for the Jabot skin line to Jack and Ashley. Jack notices that his sister is preoccupied, but she won't disclose the reason. John is back from his trip with Billy. Ashley confides in her father about her engagement and the situation with Victoria. Tricia suggests to Ryan to go to family counseling with Phillip. Nina doesn't take Ryan's suggestion well, though. She accuses him of getting in an insta-engagement with "Barbie" while Phillip is still dealing with this parent's divorce. Ryan refuses to take all the blame. Victor hands Diane a ...

Victor tells Nikki who is sporting a new short hairdo that he is optimistic that Diane will accept his offer. Diane is surprised when Michael tells her that Victor's offer is not cutting it as she thought it sounded generous. Michael reminds her if she accepts this settlement, she accepts that she is a divorced woman. He doesn't think that she should accept the divorce as a fait accompli. Diane doesn't like the image of herself as the greedy ex-wife out to get all that she can. Michael reiterates that Nikki is the ex, she is Victor's wife! Jill is very worried about ...

Katherine urges Jill to stop obsessing about a man who died over 20 years ago. Jill reminds Kay that not only did she kill her husband, but she is also partly responsible for her son's death after she tried to strip him off the family legacy. Katherine begs Jill one last time to leave alone the past and live in the present. Phillip continues to be very cold with Ryan. Nina is shocked to hear that her son is doing poorly in school as of late. Ryan decides to move back in so that he can be with Phillip full time, hoping that the boy will soon come around and no longer ...

Ryan breaks it to Tricia that he'll be living at Nina's for a while to help his son. Later, he and Nina tell a thrilled Philip the news. Megan is shocked that Tricia is supportive of Ryan's decision. Jack and Nikki talk about Diane when she has a flashback of the night of the shooting. Michael bluntly tells Victor that he and Diane aren't legally divorced. Victor is furious. Diane takes one last attempt to make him see that she is not fighting for money but his respect and love. Victor is unmoved and rescinds the settlement offer. Paul and Christine advise Mary to ...

Paul, Christine, Mary, Lynne assemble with Reverend Davies at the chapel for Carl's memorial service. Mary recalls that many years ago, she and Carl were married at this very place, but now it is time for her to close that chapter of her live as Carl is dead. In Norfolk, Ruth Perkins is perplexed when her husband Jim by accident calls her "Mary"... John advises Ashley to talk to Cole about Victoria's pregnancy. Neil and Victoria are having lunch at Yves. Neil thinks, Cole has a right to know about the baby, but Victoria disagrees. Phyllis wants to know more about the ...

Diane is surprised to find Nikki at her door. Nikki cannot believe Diane turned down the settlement offer. Diane cannot believe Nikki's nerve and advises her to enjoy her marriage with Victor now as it will not last. Victor questions Christine about Michael. Christine does not want to divulge much about their background and simply says that he is a very sharp attorney, always intent on winning. Later in a conversation with Michael, Christine can't help but notice how overly confident Michael is about this case. A happy Cassie tells Sharon that she think that Nick ...

It's Day of Compassion, a day for AIDS awareness, and this brings back memories to Malcolm: the late Keesha Monroe, his former girlfriend, died nearly 2 years ago. Olivia comforts her husband. Jack tells a miserable Jill to move out of the Chancellor Mansion as the memories bring her down. Jill says that she isn't obsessed; she is just fighting for what was stolen from her twenty years ago. Then, a woman named Beatrice Tucker shows up at Jabot. She is a former maid of Katherine and hands Jill a picture of her and the late Phillip Chancellor. Nick, Sharon and Cassie ...

Nick, Sharon and Cassie enjoy their barbecue by the pool. Tony learns that Grace stayed late in the office to finish a project after Nick left. Grace explains that it was very important for making a mark at Newman Enterprises. To celebrate, she and Tony spend a fun night dancing at Crimson Lights. A shaken Cole arrives at the Jabot lab to tell Ashley that Victoria lost their baby. Neil is shocked that Victoria lied to Cole. He cannot understand what Victoria tries to accomplish with all of this. Tricia storms out on Megan and Alec when they allude that Ryan and Nina ...

Paul tells Christine he's thinking about offering his mother a job at his office. Christine has a better idea: they should find a man for Mary. Asked about the plan, Lynne says she knows the perfect man for Mrs. Williams. Victor congratulates Nick and Grace on their great work on the latest project. Nina worries that Phillip will fall back in moody state as soon as Ryan leaves again. While playing with his son, Ryan thinks of Tricia. Later, he pays her a visit. Nikki tells Victor she visited Diane and advised her to accept his offer. John Silva thinks that Victor ...

Katherine tells Nikki that Jill is driving her crazy with her constant harping on the past. Jill sends Esther on an errand so that she can finally walk up to the attic to find proof that Phillip wanted her to have the Chancellor Estate. Diane is about to back down and accept Victor's settlement offer when Michael storms into the penthouse to tell her that he consulted with other attorneys and they all agree that her divorce will not hold in court. Michael explains to Diane and Jack that she has the trump card: if Victor wants to be married to Nikki, he needs to pay ...

Diane tells Jack she refused to take Victor's money. Phyllis vows to hold onto Michael who is overly excited about working on Diane's case. Lynne, Christine and Paul arrange for Mary to run into eligible bachelor Charlie Ockwell at a restaurant. Charlie is a former cop and widower who Mary does not seem uninterested in... Victoria is released from the hospital. Neil still thinks Cole should be told the truth, but Victoria brushes him off. Nikki insists on having dinner with her daughter. Victoria who wants to hide her pregnancy for now is horrified when Nikki notices ...

Victor confronts Diane for turning down the settlement offer and causing havoc in his life. Diane retorts that it was him who caused havoc in her life when he ran off to get an insta-divorce to remarry his former wife. The little fact that Nikki still seems ignorant that her marriage is invalid peaks Diane's interest. Cole tells Ashley that he feels bad for being that harsh to Victoria in light of their mutual tragedy. He goes to Victoria to apologize and asks her if she also wonders if a baby could have saved their marriage. Tricia is sure that Ryan will come back to...

Nikki is annoyed when Diane shows up at the ranch. Diane teases Nikki and eventually explains that legally she is still Victor's wife. Nikki cannot believe Diane's nerve and reminds her that she had a wedding with witnesses at the hospital. Diane cooly advises Nikki to ask Victor about the state of their marriage and leaves. John Silva informs Victor that divorce proceedings could take years and become very costly. He strongly advises Victor to reach an agreement with Diane. Nina tells Ryan that she starts to believe that family counseling could actually be the best ...

Jill is still in the attic of the Chancellor Mansion. After hours of search she finds a box marked "Phillip Chancellor: Private and Personal" containing a legal envelope that has her name on it. As she hears Katherine calling out to her, she quickly hides it. Katherine is aghast when she sees the condition Jill is in. They soon get into another heated argument. As the two begin to wrestle around again, Jill gets the better of Katherine and they fall to the floor where rats are running around... Jill begins choking Katherine promising to kill her. Katherine is on the ...

Victor tells Victoria about his divorce and that Nikki left town to visit her sister Casey. Later, Victoria confronts Diane who tries to make Victoria see her take on the story. After their epic fight in the attic, Jill and Katherine realize that Esther called the police. Katherine wants Jill to leave the house immediately. Later, in her office, Jill reads the documents she found in the attic, most importantly a letter written by Phillip in which he bestows her the Chancellor Estate! Jill cannot believe it, the house is actually hers... Paul and Christine pay Mary a ...

Christine is hesitating to go to Romania on business. Paul realizes he is the reason she can't make up her mind. He advises her to go; it means a lot to her career. Jack calls Brad, but he doesn't tell him anything. Nina tells Philip that Ryan left the apartment. Ryan tells Tricia he's back for good. They're going to marry.

Nick and Sharon decide to throw a 4th of July barbecue pool party for family and friends. Grace is reluctant to go, but Tony insists they see Cassie. Victoria invites Neil and the entire Winters family. Ignorant of the party, Victor has invited Cole and Ashley for dinner which causes some weird moments. Veronica is having one of her bad days. Looking at herself in the mirror, she begins having a flashback of the time when she was in the mental hospital. Agitated she screams that she never wanted to hurt Joshua, but it was all due to Nikki. Then, Miguel calls and asks ...

The 4th of July celebrations on the Newman Ranch are in full swing. Both Victor and Victoria notice that Grace has a jealous look on her face while she watches Nick and Sharon dancing. Grace is put under fire when Tony boasts that he plans on marrying Grace very soon. Neil asks Malcolm to stay out of his relationship with Victoria. After Miguel confided in him that he is still bitter that his girlfriend is not allowed to work on the ranch, Nick asks his father to give hiring Veronica another chance. At the Coyote Grill, Veronica is harassed by her boss. Miguel steps ...

Diane tells Michael that she is worried because she hasn't heard from Victor since their last meeting. Victor consults with John Silva wondering why Diane and Michael have not made another move yet. He orders John to come up with a strategy besides simply making a higher settlement offer. Cassie is thrilled when Tony shows up for a visit. She tells Tony that she still misses Grace. Meanwhile at the office, Grace is overcome with her conflicting emotions and confesses her love to a stunned Nick. Alec tells Tricia and Megan that he was only Phillip's age when his ...

John Silva reads Jill the riot act for going to the Chancellor Estate earlier. Jill is both surprised and angry when Katherine walks into her office unannounced. Katherine reminds Jill in no uncertain terms that she is no longer welcome at her house. Cole surprises Ashley with a ring and the prospect that they will be able to marry in a few weeks. She postpones telling him about Victoria's pregnancy. Malcolm and Olivia wonder about the effects when the pregnancy is being revealed. Victor thinks that Victoria is hiding things from him. He assumes that the divorce has ...

Phyllis and Michael are getting all hot and heavy when Diane calls. Victor blasts Jack for leaking his story to the press. Jack is really getting fed up with Victor's constant threats and insinuations. Jack later warns Michael not too overstress his luck as Victor is definitely on the warpath now. Ashley still holds back that Victoria is pregnant, while Olivia warns Victoria that Ashley is onto her. Hence, Victoria is surprised when Cole arrives at her office to announce his impending marriage to Ashley. Realizing her life with Cole is definitely over, wishes him and ...

Victoria warns Sharon no to let down her guard where Grace is concerned. Sharon assures her that she has it covered. Jack accuses Michael of only trying to make a name for himself at Diane's expense. Michael rebuffs this accusation. John Silva advises Victor to see Diane without any lawyers present and try to settle the issue once and for all. Victor is furious that John seems to know no remedy to crush that shyster Michael Baldwin. At Yves, Michael runs into Grace who is drowning her sorrows about Nick in booze. Phyllis seems jealous when she spots Michael and the ...

Nina learns by accident that Ryan is about to marry. When Phillip asks about his father, Nina tries her best to dissuade him, but eventually tells her son the truth. Megan and Alec accompany Ryan and Tricia to the court house where they intend to get married. As the judge asks if anyone can show just cause as to why Ryan and Tricia should not be married, the door to his chambers slowly opens and Phillip steps quietly inside... Jack warns Diane that the dinner invitation is one of Victor's tricks. Diane prefers to look at it as a good sign. John Silva reminds Victor ...

Phillip slips into the room just as the wedding ceremony begins. He watches as Ryan and Tricia exchange vows and become husband and wife. As they kiss, Phillip has tears running down his face and is finally noticed by Ryan. Tricia calls a worried Nina to inform her that Phillip is at the court house. Ryan is happy that Phillip seems to finally accept his relationship with Tricia. Nina realizes that her son is terrified of losing Ryan to Tricia. Cole tells Ashley that his meeting with Victoria went well. Olivia starts to believe that Victoria still has feelings for ...

Diane fills Michael in on her meeting with Victor. Michael claims Victor only tried to manipulate her, but she is firm that she won't let that happen. Jack walks in a very much in love Ashley and Cole at the Jabot lab. Ashley confides in Jack that she is certain that Victoria is pregnant - by Cole. Jack advises his sister to break the news to her fiancé as soon as possible. Malcolm realizes that Victoria's child is not actually Neil's. He is stunned that Neil claims this does not matter to him at all as he wants to be with Victoria every step of the way. Paul quizzes ...

Victor is happy to have Nikki back home. Nikki is surprised that the situation with Diane is not resolved yet. Diane fills Jack in on her meeting with Victor, noting it was shockingly cordial. She now is torn whether to continue playing hardball or to accept his offer. Jack advises Diane to trust her instincts. Victoria thanks Neil for his offer, but she thinks it would be best for her to relocate to the Los Angeles office to avoid the fallout with Cole. Neil tries to make Victoria understand that isolating herself would be the worst possible idea at such a time. Jill...

Reluctantly Victoria confirms to Nikki that she is indeed pregnant. Victoria asks her mother to stay out of her affairs and most importantly keep her secret. Ashley finally fills Cole in about her suspicion that Victoria is pregnant with his child. When Cole does not believe her, Ashley tells Cole that he has to find certainty as this is looming over their relationship. Grace tells Sharon that she now accepts that she and Nick will never be more than business colleagues. Sharon advises Grace to tie the knot with Tony. Victoria asks her father for a transfer to the Los...

Cole confronts Victoria and after evading an answer for as long as possible she finally confirms her pregnancy. He is stunned that Victoria wants to relocate and he begs her to stay. Malcolm feels that putting some space between herself and her problems is a good move for Victoria, but Neil is disappointed once again at Malcolm's attitude. Neil tells his brother that Drucilla, judging by her latest letters, does not even pretend that they share a marriage, so he intends to make a commitment to Victoria. Tony is thrilled when Grace comes home early. At the ranch, ...

Jill takes flowers to the late Phillip Chancellor's grave for his birthday and tells him how much she still misses him. As she imagines the life she would have had with Phillip, Katherine comes up and the women surprisingly share some civilized words together instead of fighting. Nikki blasts Diane for her innocent act and involving the press in this private matter. When Nikki taunts Diane how happy she is with Victor and that he dropped her in a heart beat, Diane has had it. She claims that Victor will not get rid of her that easily and swears to make sure for Nikki ...

A thunderstorm brews over Genoa City: Nick is called back into the office because of a partial power outage at Newman Enterprises. He is surprised to find Grace there working. Michael brings Diane a copy of the National Inquisitor and she is delighted with it. Nikki and Victor are bombarded with questions from various reporters as the tabloid article causes waves. John Silva explains to a furious Victor it would be best to lay a profile and not to sue the publication as a lawsuit will not be successful due to freedom of speech. Neil is relieved and hurt at the same ...

As the thunderstorm continues to rage, Nick and Grace are busy working in the office. The heat rises with the air-condition being out, so they both drop some clothing... Grace makes a brief call to Tony, but she conveniently forgets to tell him that Nick is there also. Before long, Grace puts unambiguous moves onto Nick who out of a sudden rushes out, leaving Grace with a satisfied smile on her face. Michael visits with John Silva and orders him to reign in his client. Michael notes that he is not filing a police report for now, but will not take any further threats ...

Nikki is questioned by the police again. The detective wonders if Nikki is sure that Miss Lindsey said that Joshua was her husband. Nikki admits that Joshua had been married before, but his wife drowned years before she even met him. Victor says that the woman was obviously just delusional. When Nikki begins to get upset again, Victor calls a halt to the questioning. Despite Ashley wishes to give Cole some time, Jack goes to Cole and urges him to make up his mind. Cole simply tells Jack to get a hike. Ashley warns Victoria not to use her pregnancy to manipulate Cole ...

Ashley is annoyed when Jack tells her of his visit with Cole. Cole tells Victoria he is convinced that she got pregnant on purpose. Despite the lousy timing, he wants to be there for his baby and be a part of his or her life. Victoria is overjoyed until she realizes that Cole still wants to marry Ashley. With a sad face, Vicki thanks him for being honest and asks him to leave. Malcolm is still puzzled by the weird resemblance of the woman in the photograph he took for Phyllis. He and Olivia then make plans for a romantic evening. Elsewhere, the mystery woman ponders ...

Victoria apologizes to Neil for the way she reacted to his offer of help. Neil says that he was the one in the wrong for pressuring her when she was already under enough pressure. Nikki accuses Ashley of stealing her daughter's husband. Ashley counters that their marriage was over before she even entered the picture, but also assures Nikki that Cole will play a pivotal part in the upbringing of Victoria's baby. Cole and Jack make peace for the sake of the family. Victor visits Paul to get the full story on Michael, just as Phyllis advises Michael to be pro-active and ...

Christine is back in the US. In Norfolk she runs into the amnesiac Jim Bradley. Lynne does her best to prevent Paul from going on a business trip to Milwaukee. Jack and Brad trade insults. Victor tells Diane about Michael's "glorious" past.

Victor wants to know why Victoria canceled her trip to L.A. Malcolm runs into Callie at Gina's. Paul and Christine celebrate Christine's return from Romania.

John Silva has to leave for court, but warns Jill that Beatrice Tucker's timing is just way too convenient. Jill doesn't care. Sharon and Cassie pay Nick and Grace a surprise visit in the office. In Madison, Alice Johnson tells her mother that she has found a way to find her little girl: she's going to track down Cassie's birth records! Tricia suggests a vacation to Ryan as bonding time with Phillip. Ryan is stunned when Nina tells him that Phillip will be gone for summer camp all August. Nina orders Ryan to leave when he accuses her of sabotaging his relationship to ...

It's Cole and Ashley's wedding day: John is with Ashley while Victor and Cole discuss Victoria's pregnancy. Cole tells Victor he will do anything to help Victoria but his future is with Ashley. Nikki comforts Victoria, but also asks her how she would feel about Cole using the tack room as an office until his and Ashley' s new home is renovated. Jill boasts to John Silva that Beatrice will testify on her behalf and give a deposition. When John asks Jill if she gave Beatrice money, Jill admits that she gave the poor woman a check. A stunned John tells her that the money...

Ashley is anxious for the wedding to go underway. Neil is shocked by Victoria's request, but she insists to go. Veronica tries to chicken out of going to the wedding, but Miguel hands her a brand new dress. Veronica is deeply moved by this gesture. Jill is relieved when Beatrice calls again. She promises Beatrice to live up to her offer as soon as she is back from the wedding. The caterer for Katherine's party stops by the Chancellor Estate. Esther is perplexed that it is not the same handsome man who came the other day. Marissa wonders why Diane is suddenly thinking ...

Cole and Ashley exchange their vows without any interruptions despite the fact that Victoria appears to be in some kind of distress. Victoria even congratulates the happy couple and then leaves with Neil. Malcolm and Olivia are relieved. At the wedding reception, Katherine interrupts John talking to his ex-wife Jill and the two ladies exchange a few insults. Cole introduces Veronica to his editor, Steve and praises her work. Veronica is on cloud nine and finally accepts Miguel's marriage proposal. Jill meets with an upset Beatrice. Jill tries to explain why she had to...

Nikki is stunned when Victoria brings Neil as her date to dinner. Both Victor and Nikki are further taken aback when Victoria announces that she and Neil attended the wedding. Veronica cannot believe how happy she is. She is reluctant to move to the ranch though, but promises Miguel to give this idea some more thought. Grace manages to talk Nick into going to the concert with her. Without telling Sharon and Cassie that he is going to spend the evening with Grace out of the office, Nick wishes them a good time. Cole and Ashley are toasting their marriage with champagne...

Miguel boasts to Nikki about his engagement. She assures Miguel that she is fine with Veronica living at the ranch and she will talk Victor into accepting it also. Ashley and Cole cut their honeymoon short as Cole wants to get on with his latest writing project. Veronica is shocked when she finds a folder of materials including a photograph of her posing as Sarah Lindsey! Callie collects her pay check at the Crow's Nest Lounge. Rob the bar owner then fobs off a caller who is looking for Callie. Meanwhile, Malcolm is surprised to see an ad of the bar featuring Callie, ...

Jack warns Diane to meet alone with Victor again. He says that she may not be able to trust Michael completely, but he was doing a brilliant job representing her interests. Nicholas is spending some extra time at home with Sharon and Cassie. Grace meets with Michael for lunch at the Lodge boasting that his advise to win over her boss is working splendidly. Later, Nick thanks Grace for keeping last night a secret. Tony calls Sharon and tells her that they need to talk about Nick and Grace. When Cole asks for her opinion on the new project, a flabbergast Veronica says ...

Neil asks Grace to sub in for Nick while he will be out of town on business. Grace feels honored by the vote of confidence. Tony tells Sharon they have to discuss something very important with their partners. Nick and Grace fear that Sharon and Tony have somehow learned of their night out at the concert when they are summoned. Victor assures John Silva that he will do anything to keep that shyster lawyer out of the negotiations with Diane. Meanwhile, Michael offers Diane to help her pen her "wish list" for Victor. Megan and Tricia talk about Ryan and Phillip who ...

Michael wants Diane to appear in Leanna Love's show. Cole asks Nikki to allow him to write about the tragedy that led to Josh's death. Nikki confides in him; She starts remembering what happened that night and wonders why Sarah said that Josh was hers. Veronica overhears their talk. Paul and Chris are having a romantic moment at their apartment. Paul tells his wife he has plans for the two of them tonight. Christine visits Mary and later, she tells Lynne that something about Carl's picture is bothering her. All of a sudden, she realizes that the man she met by chance ...

Veronica is in panic mode telling herself that she is not Sarah anymore. Cole notices that she seems not to feel well. Still shaken she joins Miguel at the main house to pose for their engagement picture. When Malcolm begins taking head shots of Veronica, she rushes out - much to the amazement of the two men. Diane explains to Jack that Michael suggests she'd go on the "Leanna Love Show". Jack thinks this is a great idea to stick it to Victor, but when Leanna calls Diane declines her invite to be guest on her show. Victoria and Nikki talk about the baby. Nikki fears ...

Jack chastises Diane for turning down the offer to go on TV when Leanna Love arrives in person. Leanna says that Diane is a wronged woman and she needs to tell the world how she was taken unfair advantage of. Diane is afraid of pushing Victor too far. Neil informs Nick about the trip he will soon be taking to show his profile at various Newman Enterprises plants. Grace then gives Nick the background information he needs. Tony enlists Sharon's help on planning his honeymoon as Grace is still delaying any of his plans. Malcolm brings the proofs of the photo shoot to ...

Malcolm tells Miguel that the pictures didn't turn out very good. Miguel is thrilled when Veronica drops by unexpectedly. She apologizes to Malcolm for running out earlier and agrees to a rescheduled shoot. Nikki and Victor spend a romantic evening by the pool until Victor is called back into the office by Nick. Michael tries to ease Diane's anxiousness before her big TV debut. The interview goes along rather smoothly. Leanna Love drops the bombshell that she, too, was once Mrs. Victor Newman until he tossed her aside. The women console each other with tears in their ...

Leanna thanks Diane for coming onto her show, noting it was very courageous to tell everyone her story especially since Victor is currently living in sin with his first wife Nikki. Leanna then plugs her autobiography on Victor Newman: "Ruthless". After the show is finished, Michael gushes how wonderful Diane did. John tells Jack that he will be going to New York to live with Traci indefinitely and he is taking Billy with him. Jack thinks him losing Jabot to Victor all those years ago is driving John away, but John assures his son that it doesn't matter as one cannot ...

Nick tells a stunned Sharon that Victoria is pregnant. He thinks that Neil is the father. While Malcolm is creating the transparencies, Cole calls the ranch and is relieved when Miguel tells him that Veronica is in his room resting as she does not feel well. Cole is in shock when the pictures overlap, meaning that Veronica and Sarah the maid are the same person... After a chat with Victoria, Victor finally notices the picture of Veronica on the floor. In the stables, Nikki pleads with Veronica for her life. Veronica accuses Nikki of taking Joshua away from her and ...

Malcolm and Cole alarm the police. Veronica is ready to pull the trigger when Nikki tells her that if Joshua had known she was alive, he would never have married her. Nikki begs for mercy, but Veronica is not ready to give her that... Victor runs into the stables and prevents Veronica from shooting Nikki. Veronica falls right into a bale hook and dies in Miguel's arms a few minutes later. Victor comforts a shaken Nikki, while a heartbroken Miguel cries. Nina sees right through it when Christine invites her to the dinner party. Lynne introduces her boyfriend Dean to ...

Victor, Nikki and Cole discuss what happened with Veronica. John Abbott says goodbye to Jack; he's moving to New-York with Billy. Nate would like to play football, but Malcolm disagrees. He explains to Olivia that he used to play football and was devastated when he had to give up because of a severe injury. Dean and Troy tell Lynne that they are together and leave the party. Mary and Charlie arrive at Paul and Christine's when Nina and Lynne are about to leave. While Christine and Charlie are in the kitchen, Paul questions his mother about her relationship with ...

Sharon and Nick's private time is interrupted by a call from the main house: Nikki tells Nick and Victoria what happened the night before. They are both shocked to learn that Veronica and Sarah were the same. Christine apologizes to Nina for her failed matchmaker attempt. She then tells Nina that she saw a man at the airport in Norfolk that looks exactly like Paul's father. After getting confirmation from Lynne that Carl Williams had no brothers, Christine is as bewildered as before. In Norfolk, Jim is dressed in his new security guard uniform. Ruth still isn't ...

John Silva advises Victor to answer Diane's demand list, but Victor will not listen. Michael enlists Phyllis to call Victor under an alias to nudge him to tune into the "Leanna Love Show". Victor quickly hangs up, but is then informed by his secretary that Diane is guesting on TV... Sharon stops by Nick's office because she knows that he was disappointed that their quality time was interrupted earlier. Nick has to rush off to a meeting with Neil, though. Tony is angry when Grace kills his latest time frame for a honeymoon because she has to keep up the fort while Nick...

Michael and Phyllis are glued to the TV to watch Diane's interview. Meanwhile, Christine arrives at Victor's office where he is also watching the "Leanna Love Show". When Diane's assistant Marissa hangs up on him, a furious Victor decides on confronting the other nuisance: Leanna Love! Jill bursts into John's office complaining about the party Katherine is throwing in her house. John urges her to keep a low profile until they have prepared for the legal battle. Jill doesn't listen and heads straight to Katherine to gloat. Victoria visits Cole in the tack house to ...

Victor accuses Leanna of going after him to settle some old forgotten score. Leanna rebuffs this and urges Victor rethink his own actions with Diane. She also states that she is not intimidated by any of his threats. Michael is smiling smugly to himself when Christine bursts in ranting about how he is skirting the edges of ethical behavior with his latest stunt. Nick confides in Ryan that he and Sharon don't have that much time for romance any more between family and work. An excited Sharon tells Doris about her plans for the night with Nick. Malcolm and Olivia ...

Nick is disappointed when he gets home and is greeted by Cassie and several of her friends who are having a slumber party. Sharon explains to her husband, that the original plans for a sleep-over of the girls feel through and she had to step in. When they finally are in bed and want to make love, Nick grows frustrated as Noah begins to cry. Grace tries to make up with Tony, but he isn't buying her apology. Back at the office, Grace can hardly believe her luck when Jack tells her it would be best if she joined Nick on his business trip to Denver. Neil and Victoria ...

Sharon and Nick make another attempt to get cozy, but Cassie and her friends are already awake. After making love to Grace, Tony thinks his relationship with Grace is back on track. Victor is surprised when Miguel reports back to service claiming work will keep his mind busy from thinking about the recent tragedy. Nikki reassures Victor that Diane's latest stunt will bow over quickly. Nate tells Malcolm that he found the duffel bag with his old football clothes. Malcolm spots a necklace in the bag which Callie once gave him. Olivia is still surprised that Malcolm is ...

Christine wonders if she should tell Paul about the man who looks like Carl Williams in Norfolk. Paul admits that it's painful for him to see his mother with Charlie, even though he wants to be happy for Mary. Phyllis is jealous of Diane and gets worse when the lady in question arrives in Michael's office. Phyllis conveniently introduces herself as Michael's girlfriend. Once Phyllis leaves, Michael happily tells Diane that things are going better than he expected. Victoria and Neil decide to wait to tell her family about their engagement. Cole is overjoyed that Ashley...

Ryan notices Nick's mood and correctly guesses that the romantic night with Sharon didn't go anywhere. Nick explains that he loves his wife and the children, but his life is not like he expected it to be. Sharon asks Nikki's advice on how to keep love alive in a marriage with kids. Grace is daydreaming about her trip with Nick and gently puts Tony off by hinting at a Fall Wedding date. Jack goes over the itinerary with Grace who slips in a little recreational free time for Nick - and herself. Malcolm tells Paul about his college sweetheart Callie Rogers who has shown ...

JJill is shocked when she realizes that Chuck, one of her contractors, has been to the Chancellor Estate despite her explicit instructions. Jill then calms herself down by saying that Esther is a dim bulb and probably did not put one and one together just as Jack walks in. Kay tells Nikki that Nina won't come to the party. Esther continues to quiz Donald the caterer about the handsome Chuck, but he still cannot picture which of his co-workers she is talking about. Diane and Marissa make plans to redecorate the penthouse. Michael advises her to not publicly rid herself...

Jill is still in panic mode. John Silva is also not pleased by the news, but assures her that they will be ready to serve Katherine come next week. As Christine and Paul kiss deeply, Katherine arrives at Paul's PI office. She wants Paul to investigate the mysterious Chuck who measured her house. Neil surprises Olivia with Lily and informs her that Dru couldn't make it. Nate is equally happy to see his cousin. Callie goes back into Malcolm's studio. She now explains to Malcolm that she has trouble with her manager who signed her to a very unfavorable contract. Malcolm ...

Michael realizes he recorded the unpleasant talk he had with Victor. He goes to Legal Aid where he plays the tape with Victor threatening his wife's lawyer to Christine. Paul is investigating the mysterious man who measured the rooms at the Chancellor Estate. He questions a man from a construction company whose van matches the description that Esther gave. Jill fantasizes about giving eviction papers to Katherine and Esther. Olivia walks in just as Callie is saying goodbye to Malcolm. Olivia thinks that Callie is a new model and neither Callie nor Malcolm deny it. ...

Katherine is nervously making last minute preparations with Gina and Esther for the social event of the year. Jack is relieved when he manages to delicately break it to Diane that he cannot bring her as his date as Nikki is Katherine's best friend. At Jabot, Jill gloats to Ryan that she is not invited to Katherine's party, but encourages him to go with Tricia. Nina tells Christine that she won't attend the party. Later, Nina calls Kyle Warner as the Internet dating service named him her perfect match! Grace is stunned when Nick informs her that Sharon will join them ...

Ignoring John Silva's concerns to serve Katherine their complaint tonight, Jill stops by Nina's to steal her party invitation... Tricia is anxious to go to the party with Ryan. He is stunned when he realizes that Victoria is pregnant. Jill crashes Kay's lavish party and gleefully announces that the Chancellor Estate is hers and that she will have Katherine evicted any day now! At the Lodge, a jealous Phyllis catches Michael flirting with Grace. She warns him not to play her for a fool or he will regret it. Megan teases Tony that she is too young for him, but they end ...

Victor informs Leanna he's the new owner of the company that produces her show and as his first order of business he fires her! Katherine throws Jill's complaint to the floor. Christine explains that even though Jill filed this in court, this does not transfer title of the Chancellor Estate at all: it's merely the first step in a long legal battle. As all the guests look incredulous at Jill for ruining the party, Jill goes into the saga of how Phillip did love Katherine once, but her drinking and acid tongue destroyed her marriage. When Phillip found love again with ...

Nikki fills Victor in on the events at the party and that Jack seems not that close with Diane anymore. Victor thinks this is just too convenient and that Jack is laying a ruse. Diane confides in Michael that Jack distances himself from her. Suddenly, Leanna stands in the door offering her full support. Now that Victor fired her, Leanna wants to destroy the man! Jack tells Ashley and Cole that Jill's desperate quest to right a past wrong has inspired him to work on a project of his own, but he won't share any details just yet. Olivia worries about Malcolm and asks ...

Katherine consults with her long-time attorney Mitchell Sherman who was also the executor of Phillip Chancellor's will. She cannot believe what claim Jill might have after all these years. Jill has another meeting with the architects to redesign the mansion when Kay arrives. Jill tells Katherine that she is going to lose this time because the law is on her side. Katherine counters that she will do whatever it takes to keep Jill's contemptible hands off the mansion. Jack offers Ashley and Cole to move into the Abbott mansion. Later, Ashley has another argument with ...

Cole cannot understand why Ashley is angry with him for keeping Victoria's engagement from her. Jack advises his sister to accept that Victoria will always be a factor in their lives and to learn to ignore her provocations. Neil warns Malcolm that Olivia thinks he might have an affair. Callie is rehearsing when her worst nightmare turns reality: Trey Stark has found her! Olivia grows frustrated when Malcolm will not tell her what is really bothering him. Victoria sets up a dinner with her parents to break the news of her engagement. Nikki then notices that Cassie and ...

Paul confides in Lynne that Christine's question stirred up old memories and he wonders if he did everything he could to find his father. Just then, Mary stops by on her way to a lunch date with Charlie wearing a new look. Christine is at the police station and looking into Carl Williams' old records. She finds the anonymous letters which were sent from Virginia... Cole gets a call from his editor as he has missed several deadlines. Steve asks Cole to come to New York immediately. Setting aside their differences, Ashley agrees to join Cole. Malcolm comes clean to ...

Neil and Victoria head home after her parents fail to show up. They are stunned to find a visitor at Neil's: Drucilla! Neil is not too pleased by this surprise, so Victoria excuses herself. Neil reminds Dru that she has been gone a long time. Dru says for two people who were married as long as they were they are sure finding it hard to talk to each other, before going to touch base with Olivia. Nina fills Christine in on her date while Chris brings her up to speed on her investigation on Carl William's disappearance. Christine also explains that she hasn't told Paul ...

Christine joins Victor's legal team. Then, she leaves for Norfolk, but hides the real reason for her trip from Paul. Paul explains that it is hard to watch another man take his father's place in his mother's heart. Victor informs Nikki that he is starting to regain control over the case with Diane. Neil reassures Victoria and maintains his marriage with Dru is a mere technicality. Jack also reassures Victoria noting that she and Neil seem like a strong couple. Meanwhile, Olivia realizes that Dru still has feelings for Neil and was hoping for a reunion. Dru claims this...

Jill rushes into the courthouse after learning that Mitchell Sherman is filing a motion to dismiss her case. John is not too happy to see Jill. Mitchell makes the point that the estate belonged to Katherine long before she married; therefore, Phillip had no right to give the house to anyone. It is not before long before Jill and Kay make themselves heard, but the judge cuts them short. Nick thanks Grace for her diligence in planning the trip and especially the recreational days in Denver. A sad Grace goes to return her lingerie at Intimate Secrets where she runs into ...

Judge Jennings rejects the motion to dismiss Jill's case noting there is some validity to his claim. Katherine storms out even while the judge is delivering the grounds for his decision. Jill is elated, but Katherine shouts that she will never get her house! Victor wants to talk to his daughter about Neil, but Victoria puts him off. Neil informs Olivia that Drucilla and Lily have already left. Olivia wonders if Neil is having second thoughts about marrying Victoria after seeing Dru again. At the Crow's Nest, Rob wonders why Callie is not running away from Trey despite...

Malcolm tells Neil that he came clean to Olivia about Callie. Neil warns his brother that the girl could be scamming him. Meanwhile, Callie asks Trey to let her out of her contract as he failed to live up to his promises to make her a star. When Malcolm shows up, Trey informs him that Callie is in violation of her contract. He also tells Rob that Callie will not sing at the Crow's Nest any longer as she needs his permission for public appearances. Nikki and Victor are totally perplexed when Victoria arrives in a very happy mood at the ranch. Victoria thanks her ...

Mary reminisces with Paul about his father, before browsing through a family album with Lynne. Mary gets upset when a picture of Carl is missing... In Norfolk, Christine fails to get any information leading to Carl Williams and prepares to fly home. Unnoticed by her, Jim Bradley is also at the airport. Victor has doubts that Neil is over his feelings for Drucilla and bluntly tells him that he doesn't think Neil and Victoria should marry. Victoria walks in on this conversation and lets her father know that she should voice his concerns to both of them or keep quiet. ...

Victor has lunch with Paul to quiz him about Michael's relationship to Phyllis Romalotti. Paul thinks more partners seeking to get ahead in life, rather than lovers. Ryan wants to know more about Nina's recent date. Reluctantly, she admits that it was no success. Tricia advises Megan not to get involved with a man Tony's age and Megan immediately calls her hypocrisy. Tony wants to meet with Megan to break the news to her that he is engaged. Ryan is surprised when Tricia tells him that Megan has a crush on Tony. Christine is back in Genoa City and explains to Nina that...

Jack is ready to leave Rome when Brad calls to take Jack up on his offer to conspire against Victor. Jack finally delves a little deeper into his plan and explains that they won't steal the company from Victor, but he will hand it other to them unknowingly. The first crucial step is to get Brad rehired at Newman Enterprises, though. Brad thinks this will be unlikely, but he is up to the challenge. Christine and Paul celebrate her homecoming by making love in the office. Later, Christine realizes that Victor hasn't told John that they will Victor's divorce from Diane. ...

Christine strongly encourages Victor to follow John's advise and move out of the ranch for now. Victor is stunned when she even suggests for him to move back into the penthouse to throw Diane for a loop and to fight the public image that she is creating. Jack is unnerved when Michael shows up at his office, but then realizes Michael's look. Michael informs him that he was abducted, but Jack warns him to accuse Victor without any irrefutable proof. Diane is a nervous wreck as she also believes Victor is behind Michael's kidnapping. Tony consults with Sharon to plan his...

Esther fears she will be out of a job if Mrs. Chancellor loses the mansion. Katherine is not in the mood to deal with Esther's antics when she smells smoke: the kitchen is on fire! Jill tells Jack of her grand plans for the mansion and picks up that Jack seems to have a secret agenda of his own. At Gina's, Cole who is back from New York runs into Nina who asks him if the rumors are true that Victoria is pregnant. Nina reminds him how hard it is to have a relationship with your child when you aren't living with the child's mother. Tricia and Ryan are at odds because ...

Katherine is covered in soot as she bemoans that she has almost lost her home to fire. Esther is in shock and Kay tries to assure her that the fire wasn't her fault. Nikki rushes up after learning of the fire on the radio. Shortly after, Jill arrives shouting that Katherine set the house on fire on purpose! Paul is speechless that Christine suggested to Victor to move back in with Diane. At the penthouse, Victor gleefully plays with Diane's fear announcing that he moved her stuff to the guest room, but she is free to join him in the bedroom! Diane is amazed that he ...

Diane calls Michael in full panic mode. Michael tells her that he may have underestimated Victor, however this is nothing but a bluff. Victor slyly wonders if Diane will join him in the bedroom tonight. Diane just wants to flee the apartment and decides to stay with Michael for the night... A nervous Jack is relieved when Brad finally calls and tells him he is on his way back to Genoa City. Gina informs Olivia that she gave Callie the small room above the restaurant. Olivia asks Gina to keep an eye on Callie for a few days while she is out of town on a medical seminar...

Jack and Brad have a conspirative meeting in the park. Brad informs Jack that he will not be working for Jack, they will be partners, but for now he has to find a way to get rehired by Victor. Victor thanks Christine for nudging him to move back into the penthouse; it was a stroke of genius! Diane is a nervous wreck. Michael reminds her that if she throws in the towel now, Victor will win. Assuming that Victor is gone for work, Diane returns to he penthouse, but is thrown for a loop when Victor appears donning her a kiss on the cheek. A frantic Diane rushes back to ...

Grace is pissed that she and Nick are working overtime for him to have the recreational days - with Sharon. Nick encourages Grace to make a one-day-trip back home to surprise Tony. Meanwhile, Noah has caught a fever and despite Doris' assurances Sharon is hesitant to leave her little boy. Cole feels the baby move and is awed. He and Victoria decide to find out about the sex very soon. Nina stops by to thank Cole for pulling some strings to have her invited at a Writer's Symposium. Nikki slips into Victor's office dressed as a cleaning woman! Brad catches up with ...

Jill wants Jack to testify that Katherine threatened to burn down the house at the party. Jack denies her his support, as he anxiously waiting for word from Brad. Victor is curious as to what brings Brad back to Genoa City after more than 2 years abroad. Brad says that he has heard some things on the corporate grapevine about the behavior of some of Victor's key people and thought Victor should know about it. Outside, Jack can't believe what he is hearing... Grace is packing her bag for the quick trip back to Genoa City. She tells herself that her future is with Tony....

Grace enters Nick's suite in a seductive mode. Nick is surprised that Grace is still in Denver. She comforts Nick who is miserable that he and Sharon do not have time for each other anymore. When Grace makes a pass at him, Nick pulls back at fist, but ultimately surrenders to a massage and a kiss... Back home, Sharon is all smiles and tells Doris and Nikki that Noah's fever broke and that she will fly to Denver and surprise Nick. Tony finds a message from Grace on the answering machine in which she announces her impending return. Jack thinks Brad is selling him out to...

Grace is on cloud nine after sleeping with Nick. However, Nick comes back to his senses and pushes Grace off. Meanwhile, Sharon arrives at the hotel and asks for a room key to surprise her husband! Nick is shocked when he sees Sharon. While she gets undressed, Nick has a tough time getting Grace out of his suite as she considers revealing their tryst. Sharon comes out of the bedroom in a teddy, but Nick has guilt written all over his face and can hardly focus on his wife. Tricia calls Tony names and orders him to stay away from her sister. Tricia is also not pleased ...

Jill, John Silva, Katherine and Mitchell Sherman are reading the report about the fire at the Chancellor Estate. The cause could not be determined what both Jill and Katherine see as a victory for their own agendas. Nina wonders if she's done the right thing when she asked Ryan to take care of Phillip when she's away. Ryan and Tricia reassure her. It's the morning after and Nick feels bad for cheating on Sharon. Sharon is on cloud nine after finally being intimate with her husband again. At the same time, Grace is dreaming of a future with Nick. She then remembers ...

Victor pretends that he is disappointed that Diane did not join in the bedroom last night. Diane hightails to Jack's office asking for his help. Jack makes it clear in no uncertain terms that he does not want to discuss her private woes. Brad runs into his former fiancée Nikki at Gina's and they catch up with each other. Nikki is surprised when Brad explains that he is hoping to get rehired at Newman Enterprises. Paul gets angry when Christine implies that his father might have left town because he and Mary were having marital problems. He asks Christine to leave the ...

Nikki asks Brad if he really believes that Victor would hire him and Bradley says that there isn't a reason why he shouldn't. Meanwhile, Jack is anxiously waiting in the park fearing that "Golden Boy" will stab him in the back. When Brad finally shows up, he tells Jack that he did nothing more but set their plan in motion. Sharon calls Doris to check up on Noah. Grace tells Nick that they both cheated on their partners, but it was meant to be, they are meant to be! Nick strongly disagrees and insists he is committed to his marriage. Just as Grace continues to gush ...

Nikki and Victor are having a romantic dinner in Victor's office, but the touchy subjects of Brad and Diane quickly cause tension. Jack and Brad continue to argue over how to handle the plan to overthrow Victor's company. Jack wants to get Victor to take a step backward because of his personal problems and let him take over the running of the company... Phyllis tries to patch things up with Michael. She confesses her love to Michael who is not in the mood to talk to her. Christine arrives at Paul's office waving a white flag. Paul is happy to see his wife and relates ...

Diane and Victor continue to play their high-stake poker game, each proclaiming how much they are looking forward to rekindle their passion as the clothes fall off... Nikki rants to Katherine about Diane and Victor. Jill is pleased when she and John learn that their emergency hearing in court has been set for tomorrow. Neil is disappointed that Victoria will not move in with him as long as her mother is alone at the ranch. Olivia greets her son upon returning from New Orleans and then decides to join Neil and Victoria at Gina's. There, Callie convinces Gina to give ...

Sharon is on her way back to Genoa City. Grace pleads with Nick once more to not tell Sharon about them. Nick is surprised when he finds out that Sharon has left the hospital already. Cassie and Lisa welcome back Sharon and tell her that Noah is doing much better. Sharon is still extremely frail after her world was turned upside down, but puts on a tough face when Nick calls from Denver. Victor informs Nikki and Victoria that he and Diane sat down and she agreed to give her consent to their divorce. Michael is speechless to learn that Diane is willing to reach a ...

Jill and Katherine rally their troops in the courtroom as the hearing about the fire at the Chancellor Estate begins. First, the arson investigator presents his report, then John gets a reluctant Jack to confirm that Katherine threatened to torch up the house. Katherine looks at Mitchell in exasperation. Callie is surprised when Olivia confronts her with Malcolm's zodiac pendant. She reassures Olivia that does not intend to mess up her marriage, but Olivia points out that despite her intentions she is causing quite the drama. Gina and Callie go over their arrangement ...

Mitchell Sherman calls Esther and Katherine to the witness stand to deliver the back-story on the fight over the Chancellor Estate. John then calls Jill as a rebuttal witness who presents her take on it. Judge Jennings ultimately announces his decision saying that Katherine might be innocent of arson, but as this is a civil court there is enough probable cause to make him believe that it is a possibility that Katherine could hurt the house. Therefore, Jill is granted the injunction and Katherine and Esther must vacate the premises within 24 hours! Neil and Victor join...

Victoria arrives at Olivia's office and tells her that she had a pain earlier, but is feeling well now. At the convention in Denver, Ryan notices Neil's happy mood who explains that Victoria is about to move in with him. Jack joins Mariellen and Ben from the Atlanta and Seattle offices of Newman Enterprises. They want to know what is going on back with all the public drama surrounding Victor which has started to hurt business. Victor walks in on Nick and Grace arguing. He doesn't believe their excuses and also wonders why Sharon is no longer there. Brad pays Ashley a ...

Cole is slightly jealous when Brad joins him and Ashley for dinner. He encourages Brad to introduce himself to Diane who is sitting nearby with her assistant. Brad and Diane then have a flirtatious talk. Michael continues to show Phyllis the cold shoulder. Phyllis tells Michael that one day he is going to be sorry for not being able to forgive her for the kidnapping stunt because she for one genuinely loves him. Nikki and Victor want to know what happened between her and Nick, but Sharon says that it is between the two of them. She only explains that she got into an ...

Cassie notices that Sharon is in despair. In Madison, Alice tells Millie that she is moving in with her boyfriend, Al. Alice accuses her of getting even with her by giving Cassie away. She still thinks Millie knows where Cassie is, although Millie firmly denies it. Paul and Christine realize that Cassie's custody still has not been legally settled. Christine calls Millie who tells her that Alice is hell-bent on finding Cassie. Katherine and Esther leave the house on the court's order. Nikki recommends hiring Michael Baldwin as he seems scrupulous enough to win any ...

Michael is stunned that Katherine wants to hire him. She bluntly tells him that she knows he's a man without scruples, but that is what is needed to bring down Jill. Michael cannot believe his luck to get such a prestigious client and assures Katherine he will earn her trust. Jill is still ecstatic over her victory and flirts heavily with John. They end up kissing, just as Katherine stops by for a visit. Neil reports to Victor that Nick despite being thrown by the absence of his father held his own at the panel in Denver. Nikki makes another attempt to find out what ...

When Paul tells Christine he has indecent plans for the two of them tonight, he is disappointed to learn that Christine is about to leave for Norfolk once again. Christine fills Nina in that she has located the woman who called her recently. Jim sees Ruth wearing the dress he gave her and compliments his wife. Later, Christine arrives at the house... Victor and Nikki discuss their children's lives. Neil tells Victoria that she cannot keep her being in the hospital a secret from her parents. Victoria then calls Victor saying that she has gone on a business trip. In ...

Jack informs Victor that several key executives contacted him at the convention in Denver with concern that his divorce from Diane has begun to hurt business. Victor reminds Jack that he is in the process to settle with Diane, but Jack maintains that there is a huge image problem that calls for a simple remedy: Victor should step aside for a while and make him CEO. Victor tells Jack to think again as this is never going to happen. Brad watches as Diane and Marissa are greeted warmly by Gina and shown to the table next to him. He uses the chance to flirt some more with...

Mary would like Paul and Christine to have dinner with Charlie and her tomorrow night. Lynne realizes that Mary tries to avoid being alone with Charlie because he seems inclined to bring their relationship to the next level and propose. Olivia tells Victor that Victoria is in the hospital. He joins Neil at Victoria's bedside who in her sleep is murmuring "Cole". Christine questions Ruth about the man who looks like Carl. Ruth finally says that she knows someone who looked similar, but claims that she hasn't seen him lately. Christine is not convinced that Ruth is ...

Cole and Ashley share a romantic breakfast. On a quick stop to the lab, Ashley gets a visit from Brad who admits that he is hoping to rekindle their relationship. To prove his point Brad kisses Ashley and she does not pull back! A shocked Jack watches the scene... When Victoria awakens from a bad dream in which Cole takes the baby from her, Neil thinks it would be good for Victoria if Cole was told, but she insists that she doesn't want him to know that she is in the hospital. Nikki arrives and is glad that her daughter is doing better. Neil calls Cole after all. ...

Jack is furious with Brad for kissing his sister. Brad insists they are just old friends and informs Jack that he is far more interested in Diane these days as she is their key for their plan to overtake Newman Enterprises. Cole is at Victoria's bedside. He comforts her as she fears she will lose the baby. Olivia and Dr. Cromwell are not happy with the latest test results. Suddenly Victoria is in great pain and Olivia rushes her to the OR. Cole informs Nikki, Victor and Neil that her appendix has ruptured. Christine tells Nina about her trip to Norfolk. When Paul ...

Victor tells Neil that he is pleased that he has been with Vicki every step of the way and Neil assures him that he loves her. Victoria's state is still critical, so Olivia and Dr. Cromwell deliver the baby via c-section. Cole learns that it's too early to tell whether the baby will survive. Nick returns to the ranch and Sharon just watches him motionless. They are shortly interrupted by Cassie who is thrilled to see Nick. Sharon then tells Nick that she knows, she knows that he slept with her best friend... Going through the case files, Michael asks Katherine about ...

Sharon tells Nick that she overheard him talking to her so-called best friend. Nick says that he won't deny it, but it was just sex. He is sorry that it ever happened but obviously she didn't stay outside the door long enough to hear him tell Grace it should never have happened. Sharon explains that she cannot live with Nick under the same roof anymore. Grace is back in town and seeks advice from Michael. She is surprised when he encourages her to cut her losses and to move on with her fiancé. Megan begs Tony to open up to her. Tony says that his life is all messed up...

At Gina's, Brad introduces himself to Michael Baldwin. Nikki breaks it to Victoria that her baby's fate is still up in the air. Tony confronts Grace: Did she sleep with Nick in Denver? He has had it with Grace and her excuses. Tony grabs his coat and leaves the apartment with Grace in tears. Ryan informs Victor that he and Jack covered for him a meeting yesterday which Victor obviously forgot about. Victor then tells Ryan that Victoria has been hospitalized. When Christine wants to look over her contract on Malcolm's behalf, Callie explains she has no copy of it and ...

Grace seeks solace from Michael telling him that she lost Tony. He advises her to bury herself in work and soon it won't hurt as badly. Tony arrives at Sharon's and breaks it to Cassie that he and Grace will not get married. Nicholas wants to stay at the main house, but asks Miguel to keep this from his parents. Katherine comforts Nikki over worrying about Victoria. Neil is with Victoria when Cole stops by. Victoria fears that her baby is going to die and she and Cole embrace. Cole lies to Ashley when she calls from New York. Victor is impressed with the job Nick did ...

Victoria admits to Cole that she got pregnant on purpose. Cole is stunned at first, but it makes sense to him that she was hoping to save their marriage. Victoria begs Cole to let her see their baby as she couldn't live with it if she never saw their little angel alive. Olivia informs Neil that it looks like Victoria's baby will not make it. Cole carries Victoria and they stand together in front of their daughter's incubator. Cassie senses the tensions between her mother and Nick and urges Sharon to stay with Nick. Sharon seeks advice from Christine who tries to make ...

Christine tells Paul she has to leave town for a deposition. Later, Mary stops by and asks Paul how he would feel if things were getting more serious between her and Charlie. After Mary's departure, Paul tells Lynne he would like to talk to his wife about his mother. At Legal Aid, Paul finds out that Christine's secretary knows nothing about her alleged business trip. Carl and Ruth plan to leave Norfolk. Victoria sees her baby for the first time. She decides to call her Eve after Cole's mother. Neil berates Cole for taking Victoria out of bed so soon after surgery. ...

Jack watches from across Gina's as Brad and Diane enjoy champagne and he is fuming. When Brad tries to trick him on the phone, Jack heads over to Brad's table and causes a scene. Diane is stunned that the two men are supposed to work jointly at Newman Enterprises. Paul questions Nina about Christine's whereabouts. Nina, who does not want to break Christine's confidence but also not lie to Paul, is glad when Ryan calls. Lynne fails to track down Christine as well and when Chris remains evasive over the phone, Paul decides to have a look into his wife's credit card ...

Victoria is inconsolable and thinks that she is responsible for her baby's death. Nikki and Victor are glad when Cole arrives to comfort their daughter. Olivia tells Neil not to avoid being around Victoria as he, being with her all the way through her pregnancy, has suffered a loss as well. Gina wants to use her contacts to help Callie. Callie therefore calls Trey, but he refuses to give her a copy of her contract. Later, Trey remembers meeting Callie and says to himself that he is never going to let go of Callie. Suddenly there is a visitor at his door: Malcolm. Paul...

Katherine and Michael discuss the strategy behind taking depositions as the trial approaches. He tells her there is hidden gold in the words he deposes. John is not happy when Jill insists on being present during Beatrice Tucker's deposition. Reluctantly they disclose John's notes from the earlier meetings with Beatrice. Asked if Jill tried to pay her off, Beatrice lies and claims no money was involved. Jill is thrilled - not knowing that Beatrice has a copy of the check she wrote her and ponders using to it to her advantage. Nina is worried that Christine hasn't ...

Cole is at Victoria's bedside. Ashley calls but Cole does not tell her that his baby was born and did not survive. In Norfolk, Paul is shocked to see his father. Jim aka. Carl doesn't recognize his son and he wants him to stay away from him. Christine makes her husband leave the house. Later, in their hotel room, Christine narrates to Paul the whole story how she ran into Carl by chance when she came back from Romania. She adds she thinks that Carl doesn't remember his past. Paul cannot wait to get back out to the suburbs being certain that Carl has to remember him!? ...

Brad assures Victor that neither he nor Jack will let personal differences get in the way of business. Victor reminds him that he is to keep his eye on Jack as the man is definitely up to something. Jack and Phyllis awake from a very passionate night and they decide to see each other again. Michael hands Grace a tape recorder so that she is prepared if anything should arise at work qualifying as sexual harassment. He then explains that he does not want to take her on as a client as he has hopes for a far more personal involvement. Then, Phyllis storms into Michael's ...

Nick and Sharon talk about the children over coffee. Sharon admits that she just does not know if they can get past this crisis; at least not the way she feels now. Nick firmly tells her that he is not giving up on her because he loves her too much. Hearing Victor outside, Brad and Jack go into battle mode. Victor is furious with Jack for keeping Grace on the payroll. Jack explains that they cannot fire her because of the chance of a sexual harassment suit, since Nicholas was in a position of power over Grace. Victor informs Jack that Grace's presence is a constant ...

Christine comforts Paul after he had a bad dream. Christine wants her husband to promise he won't tell Carl who he is too soon, but Paul can't promise anything. Paul and Christine find Ruth alone in her house after Jim has stormed out unwilling to have his life turned upside down by those strangers. Christine tries to hold back Paul who angrily confronts Ruth where "Jim" is, just as he returns lecturing Paul about the way he talked to Ruth. Jim wants to know who Paul is. "I'm your son", Paul answers! Tony says goodbye to Megan, Sharon and Cassie. Alice visits Mildred ...

Nina visits Victoria in the hospital and honestly expresses her sorrow as she remembers the loss of her and Ryan's child several years ago. Nikki and Victor discuss Nicholas spending Thanksgiving at the office. Victor blasts Nick for not even trying to mend fences with his family over the holiday. Cassie tells Doris that she understands that Nick did something that hurt her mother and she is afraid that Sharon doesn't love Nick anymore. Brad surprises Diane and Marissa with flowers. Later, Brad kisses Diane. Mary questions Lynne why Paul and Christine did not come ...

Phyllis tries to seduce Michael - to no avail. Michael thinks they should break up for good. Carl wonders what the connection between Paul and him is. "You're my father", Paul answers. Carl doesn't remember anything about his life in Genoa City. He says he has to go to work and leaves. Paul and Christine question Ruth. She explains that Carl was unconscious when she found him. She didn't call the police because she didn't want those who had hit Carl to find him. Victor reminds Jack and Brad that he will decide on the timing to leak it to the press that they are now in...

Ryan is surprised to learn that Nick and Grace no longer work together. Sharon riles into Grace and reminds her that she wanted Cassie to be happy - and now she has destroyed Cassie's family. When Grace wants to explain herself, Sharon bluntly tells her to shove it. Nick arrives and informs Sharon that Grace has been transferred to another division. Nick turns back to Grace and tells her that he does not want anything to do with her any longer. Megan is thrilled when Tony walks into Crimson Light as he apparently hasn't left town after all. Esther alerts Michael when ...

Katherine takes a trip down memory lane and recaps her life's story to Michael. Jill is shocked to find out that Katherine is currently in the Chancellor Mansion. John tells her that it is not her house yet and warns her to go there and cause a scene. Jill does not listen and immediately heads over to the estate. Michael quickly separates Katherine and Jill who gets a brief moment in the mansion on her own. Neil expresses some concern that recently Victoria is trying to distance herself from him. Victoria hurriedly tells him that that isn't the case at all, but she is...

Tony wants to scare Megan off, but she assures him that she is way too interested in him to let this happen. Sharon interrupts to confide in Tony that she fears her conflict with Nick is going to ruin Christmas for her children. Tony reminds her that forgiveness is the key and Sharon explains that every time she begins to ease up to Nick something like her encounter with Grace happens. Tony slightly brightens Sharon's mood by telling her that he has decided to stay in Genoa City. In Madison, Alice tells her boyfriend Al that she will find her daughter very soon. Nikki...

Brad has a business meeting with his new assistant and tries to make Grace see the bright side of their new arrangement. Grace is preoccupied when she spots Sharon and Doris having lunch across the room at Gina's. Doris tells Sharon that Nick is truly sorry and she better not uproot her children prematurely because her marriage is salvageable. Tony confronts Nick and a fist fight ensues until Brad breaks them up. Al tells Alice that Cassie is not her little girl anymore and she is just living on pipe dreams. Just then, Alice gets a new lead on Sharon as she learns ...

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In the courtroom, Jill and Katherine learn they'll have to share the Chancellor Estate. Carl feels guilty for the way he hurt Paul. Paul remembered the baseball match he attended with his father. Grace runs into Cassie and Sharon at CL.

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