Billy buys a gun and brings it home to hide it in the hall closet. He also continues to read comments on the internet from parents who have lost young children. Jill brings food over for Billy and Victoria and tells Billy she checked on the restaurant for him. Jill tells Billy that she will continue to bring food to him and doing what she can for him until he is ready to talk to her. Billy finally holds Johnny and tells his son that he is sorry he hasn't been there for him, but he will do a better job. Billy cries and tells Victoria that he needs help dealing with his grief. Devon makes a large donation to Nikki's Veteran's Day benefit . Nikki gives Dylan a hug after he gives an impromptu speech telling the veterans that there is no shame in asking for help if they need it. Dylan and Avery kiss after she tells him how scared and worried she was about him when he was at war. Summer visits Fen who admits to her that Michael is in jail to protect him because he shot Carmine, but the only thing that he can remember is pulling the trigger on the gun. Fen also tells Summer that he heard rumors that Courtney is doing drugs, so she should be careful around her and be a friend to her. Summer tells Nick and Jack what Fen told her. She is surprised when they both understand why Michael is lying to protect Fen and admit they would both do the same thing to protect their children if one of them were accused of murder. Paul tells Lauren that her DNA was found on a cocktail napkin close to Carmine's body, and she tells Paul that she didn't kill Carmine. Lauren gets a second call from someone who hangs up after she answers her cell phone.
[Indistinct conversations] Victor: That man has a lot of nerve showing up with Nicholas' fiancée. Victoria: Ex-fiancée. And you know what? I'm glad. Today of all days, Dylan should not have to explain himself. Victor: Well, so, he's a vet, and I appreciate that a lot. But that doesn't mean that he can do what he did to Nicholas. Victoria: If Nick and Avery were meant to be together, nothing would keep them apart, including Dylan. Victor: Are you defending him now? Victoria: I don't like to see Nick hurting, okay? I can't be mad at Dylan. He's been a really good friend to Billy, and Billy can use a friend right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Vicki! I'm home. Hannah! You up there with Johnny? [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Sweetheart, you look horrible! Lauren: [Scoffs] That good, huh? Jill: No, no! I mean, when did you sleep last? Are you eating? Are you taking care of yourself at all? Lauren: And you -- you have just lost a grandchild. Uh, you must be going through hell. Jill: I don't want to talk about me, okay? I want to hear about you and how Michael and Fen are. Lauren: All right. I'm gonna give you the wonderful update. Um...Michael is... in solitary, and my son doesn't want to see me anymore. Jill: He's cutting you off? What's wrong with him? Lauren: [Voice breaking] All I can think about is him in prison, all alone, with no one to protect him, Jill. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Hey. Fenmore: Hey. Summer: I'm sorry that I didn't come earlier. I... I didn't believe it at first when I heard it. Fenmore: I-I wouldn't have expected you to come at all. But I'm really glad you did. Summer: Yeah. We're friends. So I had to. Um, but honestly, it's not the only reason why I came. I realized that it could have just as easily been me in here. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] [Indistinct conversations] Paul: Hey, there. Sorry I'm late. Nikki: Oh! Hi, Paul. Paul: Hi. Sorry I'm late. Nikki: You don't have to apologize. I...I know the kind of hours you've been putting in. Paul: Well, you know what? I was delighted to get your invitation, and you are so right. We don't tell our vets often enough how much we appreciate their service. In fact, here is, uh, our contribution. Nikki: Oh. Paul: Chris would have been here, too, but she's prepping for a case tomorrow. Nikki: Oh, thank you both so much. Wow. Do you know that we have already raised over $100,000 for veterans organizations? Paul: Oh, Nikki, that's great! Nikki: Yeah. I'm thrilled about it. Paul: Well, I'm sure you're thrilled that Dylan is here, too. Something tells me that you might be looking for something more than just helping out a good cause. Nikki: I just thought that having something like this might bring people together and ease tensions. Paul: How's that going for you? Nikki: Not as well as I'd hoped. Paul: I'm sorry. Avery: [Sighs] Dylan: [Exhales sharply] Avery: Okay. Just try to relax. You know, being here probably feels awkward. Dylan: Uh, you kidding? I love being in a room full of people who want me to get lost. Avery: I'm used to it. I'm a lawyer. And there are people that want you here -- there's Stitch and, uh, Billy's wife and...Nikki. Dylan: Well, now that I've made my appearance... Avery: No, no, no, no. You are not sneaking out. Look. I know that you hate the spotlight, but you fought for our country, and the community here wants to acknowledge that, so...yeah. Stitch: Glad you made it. Dylan: Yeah, that makes one of us. Avery: Will you help me convince him to stay for a while? Stitch: Come on. I'll introduce you around. There's some good guys here -- Desert Storm, Iraq. Avery: Good, and I will get us some drinks while you're doing that. Nick: Excuse me. Sorry. Avery: No, that's okay. I'm -- I'm such a klutz. You know that. Um, I-I know you weren't expecting to see me here today. I thought it was important for Dylan to be here, and he wouldn't have come if I -- Nick: Whatever I feel about Dylan, he should absolutely be here. So if it took you to convince him...then good for you. Avery: Okay. Thank you, Nick. I-I think it's really nice of you to do -- do this for him. Dylan: Victoria, Dr. Ben Rayburn. Stitch: Uh, friends call me Stitch. Victoria: Well, it's a pleasure to finally meet you. My mother's mentioned you several times. Stitch: Oh, well, she's a very special lady, and not just for organizing this shindig. Victoria: Well, she's had nothing but nice things to say about you. Thank you very much for taking care of her. Stitch: You're very welcome. You know what? There's someone I want to say hello to. Will you excuse me? Victoria: Sure. Oh, yeah. Thank you again for coming. Stitch: Okay. Victoria: I know my dad and Nick haven't exactly made you feel very welcome, but you are. Dylan: Uh, thank you. Uh, V-Victor's made it very clear that he's not my biggest fan, and I get it. Uh, I'd feel the same way if I were in his shoes. Victoria: Yeah. Wow, that's very understanding of you. Dylan: How you doing? And h-how's Billy? Victoria: Oh, you know, I'm -- I'm hanging in there. And, um, Billy is, uh... [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: "I finally come face-to-face with him, and I take his life the way he took my little boy's. It's just a dream, but I could make my own justice." [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: It must be a great consolation to you that you have two dear friends who are in high places who would do anything for you and your family. I mean, Paul and Christine will never let you down if they can help it. Lauren: Well, thank you for your support, I-I mean, especially with everything that's going on in your life. It must be so hard not to be able to reach Billy. Jill: Yeah. I was really hoping that he would come to me so we could grieve together, you know? But he's in his own world, Lauren. Even Victoria can't get through to him. Lauren: I'm so sorry. You must be so worried. Jill: How are we gonna get through this? Lauren: I don't know. I just thank God we have each other. Jack: Victor. Victor: Well, if it isn't Jack Abbott. I'm amazed you're here. I thought you'd be licking your wounds. Jack: You overestimate the amount of thought I devote to you on any given day. Victor: Really? I doubt that very seriously. Jack: You really want to hassle me on a day like today? I'm here to honor my fellow vets and to support your wife. You could show a little respect. Victor: Well, if you expect me to kowtow to you, you have a long time waiting. Avery: Thank you. Leslie: Triple vodka. Avery: [Sighs] I wish. Leslie: Yeah, that was, uh, quite the entrance you and Dylan made. Avery: I know certain people aren't pleased that we showed up, but I thought it was important that Dylan be here. Leslie: Because he's a veteran or because of whose son he is? Stitch: I'd like you to meet a buddy of mine, Dylan McAvoy. Dylan: Hey. Stitch: We served in the same unit. Mac, this is Gene Scarborough. Uh, he did a couple deployments in Iraq. Dylan: Good to meet you. Stitch: I told him a little bit about your experiences in Afghanistan. Gene: When I came back, I was so messed up, I wound up living on the streets. Dylan: Uh, you were homeless? Gene: Yeah. I had some anger issues, started drinking, and...didn't stop until I lost everything -- my job, family. Dylan: I'm sorry to hear that. Stitch: Gene eventually got it together, and now he reaches out to his fellow vets, finds them jobs, gets them the help they need -- healthcare, school. And then he shows up at events like this to help raise awareness. Paul: Hey, Nik. I got you some soda water in case you might be thirsty. Nikki: Oh. Thanks. Uh, sorry. I'm -- I'm, uh... Paul: What, preoccupied? You haven't taken your eyes off Dylan since they got here. Nikki: I'm just worried about him, you know? As happy as I was to see him show up, I know what he's going through I-is tough. Paul: Yeah. But he's not alone, is he? Dylan: I mean, knowing there's guys like you out there -- someone who lost it all and rebuilt his whole life, made it his mission to help others do the same -- you're a true hero in my book, Gene. You know, not just because you're getting the word out, but because y-you make guys like me admit that, you know, we need help. We need a hand with our demons before things get totally out of control. And even when things go off the rails once in a while, you know, I got guys like Stitch here, guys like you. You get us back on track, and we all need that once in a while. I mean, that's the whole point of this event, right? I mean, whoever you are, whether you're fighting overseas, or you're just coming back home looking for a job... and you need help... there's no -- there's no shame in that. And you might feel like there's no help out there, but... you take a look around, and, uh, you find support, and you find a lot of people willing to lend a hand. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: You know what? I could take some of the pressure off you. I could help you out at Fenmore's while you're dealing with this family situation. Lauren: I have to work, or I am gonna go nuts, you know, just thinking about all the things that I can't do for Michael and Fen. Jill: I feel so helpless right now. I can't help you. I can't help Billy. [Scoffs] I can't even think of the words that might begin to get through to him. Lauren: You know, people say all the time, "What can I do to help?" But your offer -- it was concrete, and I really appreciate that. You know, maybe when people are in need, instead of asking, people should just do. Roll up their sleeves and dive in. Jill: Maybe we should. [SCENE_BREAK] Fenmore: No one's given me too hard a time. You kind of learn to grow eyes in the back of your head. Summer: [Chuckles] Yeah. If I was here, I'd be freaked out every second. Fenmore: [Chuckles] Kind of like you are now? Summer: When I was walking down, there were guards escorting prisoners, and just... the way that they looked at me was so creepy. Fenmore: Yeah, you don't really see a lot of women in here...especially not like you, Summer. Summer: It's kind of gross. Fenmore: You know, you just -- you can't let them see you're afraid. That's the kiss of death in here. Summer: Have you seen your dad? Fenmore: Uh, yeah. Yeah, a couple of times in the -- in the exercise yard. He told me how to act so I don't draw a lot of attention to me or get the guards on my case. Summer: You're gonna be okay. Right, Fen? Fenmore: Of course. So, I-I -- w-what did you mean before w-when you said that I-it could have been you in here? Summer: I was talking to your mom yesterday, and I was asking her if it was okay that I come visit, but... I didn't know if you hated me. Fenmore: Why in the world would I hate you? Summer: I was a really big jerk to you senior year. You know, I was headed down a really bad path of... of bullying Jamie, just... acting out...trying to ruin things between my mom and Ronan. And, worst of all, I-I used you to do something really awful. And I got through it really easily, and you... I feel like your whole life just spiraled down from there, and now you're here, and I'm not, and -- Fenmore: Look, this isn't your fault, Summer. Okay? Listen to me. You had absolutely nothing to do with what happened to me. Summer: Then what? Was it drugs? Fen, I don't understand. You -- you were in rehab, and you were doing -- you were doing fine. I-I don't understand why you would get mixed up in all that again. Fenmore: Because it's not right that my dad is in jail for murdering Carmine. Summer: Okay, what does that have to do with anything? Fenmore: He didn't kill the guy. Summer: He confessed, Fen. Fenmore: Yes -- to protect me. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Listen. Uh, I-I know you didn't mean for the whole room to overhear what you said, but... I think everyone here would agree it was incredibly brave. I'm very proud of you. Dylan: [Sighs] Jack: Hey. Thanks for your service. Dylan: Thank you for yours. Excuse me. Jack: Sure. Kyle: This was, uh -- this was terrific. I'm really glad that I came. You know, seeing all of these men and women in here who gave their all -- including you -- kind of makes me want to enlist. [Chuckles] Jack: You might have to cut your hair. Kyle: Hey, if you did it way back when, I can do it, too. Jack: [Chuckles] Paul: You okay? All right. Take care. Stitch: Mr. Newman, good to see you again. Victor: Dr. Rayburn. Nice to see you. Stitch: Sir. Victor: I know that you are involved in my wife's treatment. I just wonder -- as a doctor, do you ever...think that an emotional reaction like she had to Dylan's speech might be too upsetting for her? Stitch: Nikki's an amazing woman. Victor: Mm-hmm. Stitch: And I feel honored to be one of her doctors. Victor: She is an amazing woman. And as one of her caregivers, I want you to treat her as if she were one of your own family, okay? Stitch: Yes, Sir. Victor: All right. Cane: So, it looks like Nick hasn't figured out what a piece of work you are. And Jack gave Hilary a job. I see you both got a second chance, huh? Neil: Mason's here to work. Let him do his job. You've been given a second chance or two yourself in life, haven't you? Devon: Hey, Nikki. Nikki: Hey. Devon: Uh, this was a great event. It really was. Nikki: Oh, I'm so glad you could come. Devon: Of course. Here's my donation. Nikki: Oh, my goodness. Devon...this is extremely generous. Devon: Well, it's a very worthy cause. Nikki: Oh, thank you so much! Devon: Of course. Of course. I'm happy to help. Good night. Nikki: Thank you. Mason: Sounds like you are doing great things with your inheritance. Devon: I seem to remember you telling me I should go and buy some shiny, fancy toys with it. Mason: Saw your wheels outside. Seems like you're doing a little bit of both. [Chuckles] Look. All I'm saying is, I admire you for seeing the bigger picture and wanting to do some good in the world. Devon: Uh-huh. Mason: [Chuckles] [Sighs] Walk-in freezer, huh? What's the story, man? It's still busted? Nick: No, it's fixed. Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to have this event or open the bar. Mason: Bet it was a challenge being in there with your ex-wife. Nick: Sharon and I managed to stay warm until Noah found us. [Both chuckle] Nick: You got some customers. Mason: I'm on it. Hey. Victor: What is this about Sharon? Nick: [Sighs] Dad, it's nothing. Leave it alone. Avery: Nikki was right. That was a very moving speech. Dylan: Last speech I'm gonna make for the rest of my life. Avery: [Chuckles] You ready to get out of here? Dylan: You read my mind. Victoria: Hey. You okay? Nick: Yeah, I'm fine. Dylan said some things we all needed to hear. Victoria: You can't tell me that it doesn't bug you, seeing Dylan with the woman you were supposed to marry, okay? Nick: All right. You're right. It's killing me. But there isn't anything I can do about it. And what's with Mom and Dylan and the big, dramatic hug? Victoria: I don't know. Victor: [Breathes deeply] Your mother gets swept up in her emotions sometimes, okay? But don't you worry. We will support you as a family. We always will. Okay? [SCENE_BREAK] Fenmore: Uh, I-it's... kind of hazy. I remember pulling the trigger. Just... not what led up to it. Summer: [Crying] I... I feel like I totally failed you, Fen. I mean, maybe if you would've had someone to talk to and -- Fenmore: Look. Please, please, don't do that, Summer, okay? Summer: [Sighs] Fenmore: I screwed up... all by myself. Actually, that's not true. Some supposed "friends" gave me a hand. I guess that's what you get for hanging out with the wrong crowd. But you -- Summer, you have turned your whole life around. I'm so proud of you for that. Keep it that way. Summer: Okay, Fen. But what do you mean by the wrong crowd? Who were you hanging out with? Wait. What -- do I know them? Fenmore: Look, I-I-I don't know if it's true or not, but... according to someone I know, Courtney is heavy into pharmies. Summer: Pills? Fenmore: So m-maybe you want to stay away from her. I-I really don't want you to get sucked into all that. Summer: No, f-Fen, I-if Courtney was doing drugs -- which she's not -- I-I would know about that. Fenmore: Listen, listen. I-I-I hope it's just a rumor, but, still, you might want to check in with her. Be the friend to Courtney you wish you'd been to me. Summer: Thanks. I'll do that. Thank you for letting me know. I-I do really want to be a better friend to you, Fen. I don't want you to feel like you're all alone going through this. Fenmore: Well, if you mean that...I-I'd really like it if you'd keep visiting me. [SCENE_BREAK] Jill: Hello! Billy: Mom, what are you doing here? Jill: I picked up some food. It's enough for you and Victoria and Johnny. That way, you won't have to worry about cooking. Billy: Well, thank you, but I'm sure Victoria's got it covered. Jill: Really? Is she gonna be running On the Boulevard, too? Is she gonna keep the inventory up to date and make sure there's enough for all your clients to eat? Billy: That's why I hire a manager, Mom. Jill: Managers are all well and good. But things do tend to get neglected when the owner's away, Billy. That's why I spoke to your second-in-command, just to make sure that the bills are being paid and the restaurant is running smoothly. Billy: Well, thank you. Jill: [Voice breaking] You're welcome. And I'm not gonna ask how you are, because I know the answer to that. And I'm not gonna give you any advice that you're not ready to take. I can't fix anything. I can't change anything. And I can't take your pain away. I can just do what I can do. Billy: Well, I appreciate you not telling me how I should deal with this. I'm finding my own ways to cope. Jill: Such as...? Billy: They're proactive. Jill: I'm not sure I like the sound of that. Listen, um... I doubt very much if you'll call me if you need anything, so I'll just keep on doing what I can do, okay? And... maybe, with time, you'll come back to me... and to your wife and your son. Honey, everybody deals with grief... differently. I don't know how to reach you. But, hopefully, somebody will. Okay. I'm gonna put the food in your fridge, and then... I will be on my way. [SCENE_BREAK] Paul: Looks like someone could use a refill. Lauren: Oh. Hi. Paul: Hi. Lauren: I've just... [Scoffs] ...Been sitting here for so long. I, uh...can't seem to get anything accomplished today. Paul: That's not surprising. Lauren: Can Chris get Fen transferred into a safer cell block? Paul: Well, she's been trying, but, uh... the powers that be are not inclined to cooperate. Lauren: [Sighs] This next month is gonna feel like a year. I can't sleep. You know? Every little noise just jolts me awake, and... I lie there thinking about all the horrible things that could be happening to Michael and Fen, and... everything sets me off, you know? There was this phone call... a couple days ago. It was a hang-up, you know -- wrong number, and... I thought I was gonna crawl out of my skin. It's... [Chuckling] It's so stupid, I know. Paul: No. No, it isn't. Not at all. Listen. Um, I know you're under a lot of strain, and I don't want to add to it, but there is something I want to talk to you about. Lauren: [Sighs] Oh, God. What now? Paul: I've been re-examining the evidence from the Basco shooting. And I'm still looking for the truth, because I know that you and Michael aren't going to help. Lauren: Did you find something new? Paul: I got a call from forensics. They found a napkin from the athletic club in the alley near Carmine's body. And there was a trace of DNA on the napkin. It belonged to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: Hey! Um, is it over? Nick: Yeah, afraid so. Summer: Sorry. I was visiting Fen at prison. I must have lost track of time. Is it too late to make a donation? Nick: No. My mother would love to have another check. Jack: Hey, there, Sugar! How are you? Summer: Hey. Jack: Did I just hear you say you visited Fen? Summer: Yeah. Nick: It's a terrible place for him to be. I still don't understand what he's doing up there. Summer: Fen told me. He did drugs, and then he shot Carmine. Jack: What? Nick: But Michael -- Summer: Yeah, he confessed. I know. But now Fen is claiming that he did it, so he went to the police, but they didn't believe him. So then he bought drugs and got himself arrested so that he could get his dad out of jail. And since he was on probation from stealing drugs at Memorial -- Nick: They sent him to Walworth to serve out his sentence. But now he's gonna have multiple drug arrests on his record. Jack: No way to start a young life. Summer: I mean, Fen's logic is so...messed up. I mean, he thinks that he's being strong and doing something to help his dad, but he's not. Things were already a mess, and now he's just making them worse. Nick: So if Fen's telling the truth, then Michael went to prison to protect his son. Summer: Which I completely don't understand. Why would you throw away 10 years of your life for something that you didn't do? Jack: Makes perfect sense to me. Nick: Me, too. Nikki: Well, considering how quickly I threw this event together, I am astonished at how much money we raised! Victor: Why are you astonished? You're an expert fundraiser. I expected no less. Put that down. Nikki: [Chuckles] Well, now that I've done my duty to charity...I would love nothing more in this world than a nice, hot tub and you... to scrub my back. Victor: Oh, yeah? I think I'd love that. Nikki: [Chuckles] Victor: It's done and done... as long as you promise me to not do anything more stressful for the rest of the week. Nikki: Oh, that is a promise I will insist on keeping. Victor: Okay. Nikki: [Sighs deeply] Victor: Let me help you with that. Nikki: It was so good to see Victoria, wasn't it? Victor: Oh, yeah. Nikki: Although, I would have understood if...she hadn't have been up to it. Victor: Well, she showed up, you know, because...she knew you wanted her to be there. I love that girl. She has such a good heart. Nikki: Well, so do you. She told me about the very good advice you gave her about Billy... Victor: Oh. Nikki: ...And what he's going through. Victor: [Sighs] I may not always agree with the choices she makes. But she's my daughter, and I love her. And nothing is more important to me... than the happiness of my family. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Just let me speak to your supervisor, please. Victoria: Look, there goes Daddy. Billy: No, your supervisor. Tell you what. I'll just call back. You have a good day. Hopefully, when I do, I get somebody with a brain. [Phone slams] Victoria: The cable company? Billy: They messed up our cable bill again, unless you ordered -- uh, what was it? -- "Alien Cheerleaders From Planet Z." Did you order that? Victoria: No. That's a little tame for me. Billy: Oh. Now I've got to call them back, wait an hour, hit 10 buttons... hopefully get somebody who's human. Victoria: I'm sorry. Billy: Yeah. Victoria: I know it's so frustrating. Billy: [Chuckles] I don't want -- I don't want to play right now, okay? I got to take care of this. Victoria: He doesn't want to play with you. He just knows you're upset, and so he's trying to cheer you up a little bit. He loves you. Victoria: You had a long day at the parade today, didn't you? You're ready for your nap. You want to say goodnight to Daddy? I know he'd really love for you to hold him right now. Johnny: [Grunting] Billy: [Grunts, sighs] [Sighs] Victoria: He missed you, Billy. Billy: I'm sorry I haven't been around for you much lately, Buddy. Johnny: [Babbles] Billy: I, um... I'll try to do better from now on, all right? Johnny: [Babbling] Billy: Yeah. Yeah, I will. Mm-hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: I have another use for my money. Mason: Oh, yeah? Devon: Yeah, I'd like to get a beer -- the colder, the better, please. Mason: Coming right up. Devon: You can just run a tab. [Sighs] Mason: Sure thing. Nick: When you have a kid, something inside you changes. Jack: You're no longer the center of the universe. Your son or your daughter is, and you will do anything you have to protect them. Summer: Including lie to a judge about killing somebody? Nick: Fen's only gonna spend about a month in prison. But if Michael admits that he lied and the court finds Fen guilty of Carmine's murder, then he'd be the one doing hard time. And as tough as this separation is for them, Michael and Lauren couldn't bear for that to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: How could a napkin with my DNA, uh -- it makes absolutely no sense. I didn't even have anything to eat that night. Paul: There were lipstick traces on it. Are you certain that you did not take the napkin with you when you left the club? Lauren: All right. I know where you're going with this, Paul. And no. I didn't take the napkin, and I didn't go into the alley with it when I killed carmine, because I didn't kill him. Paul: Okay, Lauren. Take it easy. Lauren: Oh, you know what? You try taking it easy after everything that I've been through. Carmine was obsessed with me, and you know that. It is possible at some point during the night, I blotted my lips, and he picked it up as some sort of sick memento. Paul: Okay. All right. I'm sorry. You could be right. Lauren: Well, of course I'm right. It is the only plausible explanation. Paul: Lauren, no matter what Michael says, I know that he did not commit murder. So he is either covering for you or your son. And if you didn't do it, that leaves Fen. Lauren: Right. Because it's not possible that a guy like carmine could have any other enemies. Paul: Okay. You know what? If you're not gonna be straight with me, there is nothing I can do. If you would just tell me the truth about what happened that night, I could at least get one of your men out of prison. [SCENE_BREAK] Avery: Difficult day. Dylan: Parts of it were good. Avery: And then there was Victor and Nick and their reaction to us walking in together. Dylan: Nikki canceled that out. She went out of her way to be nice to me. Avery: She did. Dylan: What am I missing? Avery? Avery: Actually, the whole event was kind of sad...for me. Dylan: Why? Avery: [Sighs] It just brought up memories of me thinking about you day and night, and if you were okay over there -- wondering if you were safe. You know, I wrote all these e-mails to you... saying that I regretted ending the relationship, and I knew you were over there because of me. Dylan: E-mails? Avery: I didn't send them. Come on. I mean, you were in harm's way, and I couldn't do that to you. I never knew... how deeply I could love somebody...or what... real terror felt like... until I was alone... and missing you. Dylan: I-I'm sorry. I shouldn't have -- Avery: Don't apologize. Not for that. Not for anything. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Well, my darling, the bath has been drawn and is waiting for you upstairs. How's that? Nikki: Oh! Well, thank you, my darling. Victor: Come here. You're welcome, my sweetheart. Nikki: Mm. Victor: I love you. Nikki: I love you, too. Thank you for everything that you did today. Victor: [Sighs] Nikki: What you said, urging companies to hire veterans -- Victor: Yeah? Nikki: That really touched me. Victor: Yeah, well -- Nikki: Made the event so much more meaningful. Victor: Yeah. You know, seeing a lot of them there... in their uniforms -- wow. They've done so much for our country, you know? Anyway, I spoke to several of them, including, uh, Dr. Rayburn. Nikki: Ah, yes. Um... you did? Victor: Uh-huh. Nikki: And you probably told him how worried you are about me, um...trying to pick his brain. I have told you that I'm perfectly fine, that my M.S. is under control. I-I don't know why you would go behind my back like that. Victor: Why would you ask me that kind of a question? You're my wife. I love you. You have a condition called M.S. Obviously, I'm curious, you know? So, um... there's nothing you... are holding back from me, is there? Hmm? Nikki: I'm sorry. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: There is nothing more that I can say to you, Paul. Paul: You think it's tough now? It's only gonna get a hell of a lot worse for all three of you. Lauren: I know. And if I can just get Chris to transfer Fen to a safer cell block, then he'll be okay for a month, and then he'll be home with me. Paul: Unless he gets convicted of all the new charges -- which is highly likely, by the way. Lauren: We're just gonna have to cross that bridge when we come to it. Paul: [Chuckling] Wow. [Sighs] You're not gonna give me an inch, are you? Okay. I understand the toll that this is taking on you. And please don't hesitate to call Chris or me... if you just want to talk. Lauren: I appreciate that. Paul: Just be warned. I will not stop pursuing the evidence until I get the truth. [Cell phone rings] Lauren: [Sighs, sniffles] Hello. Hello? [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Billy? Billy: [Voice breaking] Yeah, you were right. I need help. [Crying] I need help. [Sobbing] [Groans] [NEXT_ON] Christine: You've done it all for nothing! Michael: I'm not covering for Fenmore. Christine: Stop lying to me. Lily: [Chuckles] What are you doing? Jack: Now you're trying to steal Abby from me? Victor: [Chuckles]