Jack congratulates Billy on keeping the costs down at Jabot and informs him that he and Kelly are dating. Chloe and Lauren have dinner at the Athletic Club dining room and discuss what Chloe did to Chelseas dress at the fashion show. Chloe tells Lauren that her marriage to Kevin is a mistake. Ben calls Victoria for a dinner date just as the doorbell rings and Abby comes to visit Victoria. Abby asks Victoria to be her matron of honor. Victoria gladly accepts. Ian surprises Mariah with a visit. At the coffeehouse, Leslie and Dylan discuss Ian and that Leslie will still be defending him no matter what. Dylan lets her know that he will do whatever it takes to keep Ian from hurting anyone else. Lauren doesn't understand why Chloe said that her marriage to Kevin was a mistake. Tyler walks in to overhear Leslie and Dylan discussing Ian. Abby asks Victoria if Billy is there, but Victoria tells her that they are separated. Jack lets Billy know that when Victoria finds out that he and Kelly are dating, she will reconcile with him. Ben and Kelly argue as usual over the fact that she knows that he killed a man. Ian and Mariah discuss Victor and how he got Mariah to try to find out the goods on Sharon. Leslie and Tyler discuss how Barton will be joining Leslie. Abby joins them and is upset over the fact that Victor had a prenup agreement drawn up for them to sign. Tyler remarks that Victor shouldn't have done that because he had Leslie all ready to draw up a prenup. When Dylan visits Victoria to check on her, she tells him she is dating Ben. Ben is in the gym when Kelly joins him and the argument resumes about the secret he has been keeping from everyone. Lauren tells Chloe that she only made things worse between her and Chelsea. Chloe grieves over Delia and what a beautiful, talented child she and Billy made. Chloe comes up with a plan. Dylan refuses to get in the middle of the Victoria/Billy/Ben triangle and refuses to tell Victoria any info about Ben. Billy walks up and confronts Ben about his secret, but Ben refuses to tell him anything. Jack meets with Kelly at the Athletic Club and they go for a walk in the park. Billy insists to Ben that he will find out his secret. Jack and Kelly discuss her plans for the future and the fact that they will continue to date, but she reminds him that there is Phyllis to consider. Dylan meets Ben at the Athletic Club and tries to persuade him to walk away from Victoria, but he refuses. Chloe meets Billy in Jack's office and suggests that they make another child together. Victoria takes a look at a home pregnancy test. Tyler and Mariah meet face to face outside of his and Abby's apartment, but Tyler doesn't know that Mariah was posing as a Cassie look-alike.
Jack: I am impressed. You not only kept costs down, you didn't lose anything in aesthetics. Billy: Well, who says sustainable packaging can't be affordable and appealing, huh? Jack: Going green was always Phyllis' favorite project. It all stopped when Sh-- well, thanks for picking up the ball. Billy: Just doing my job, boss, which I should get back to. Jack: Before you do, there's something else I want to talk to you about. It's about Kelly and me. Billy: What's there to talk about? I mean, you took her out to an apology dinner. Jack: We've decided we want to spend more time together. I told her you'd be okay with that. [SCENE_BREAK] [Cell phone rings] Victoria: Ben. Hey. What's up? Stitch: I was just wondering if you'd had any more bouts of hot-dog-itis. Victoria: Fortunately, just the one. Stitch: If you suffer a recurrence, I know a doctor who makes house calls. Victoria: What a coincidence. So do I. Stitch: And don't hesitate to call if I can do anything for you. Victoria: No, no. I won't. I won't. Stitch: And next time you get lunch, insist on something a little classier than hot dogs in the park. Victoria: Like Burger Beat? Stitch: I was thinking a real restaurant -- you know, one with menus, tablecloths. I know I keep saying that, but [Chuckles] We could even have some wine. Victoria: Yeah. That sounds nice. Stitch: It's a date, then. Talk to you soon, okay? Victoria: All right. Bye. Kelly: Date, Ben? Seriously? Stitch: [Sighs] Butt out, Kelly. Kelly: You actually think that this is gonna lead somewhere? [SCENE_BREAK] [Doorbell rings] Abby: Hi! Sorry. I know I should have called first, but -- what's the matter? Are you okay? Victoria: I'm not sure. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: So, I heard there was a lot of drama backstage at the fashion show. Chloe: Oh. Is that what everybody's calling it? Lauren: We don't have to talk about it if you don't want to. Chloe: No, no. Everybody knows that I went Edward Scissorhands on Chelsea's final dress. Crazy Chloe is at it again. Is that what everybody's thinking? Lauren: All right, I'm not everybody. I'm your sister-in-law. Chloe: Because Kevin took pity on me. Lauren: That is not true. Chloe: He married me to keep me out of Fairview. [Sighs] And I'm beginning to wonder if it was even worth it. [SCENE_BREAK] Cassie: I can't believe you're here. Ian: [Chuckles] Cassie: When I called, I'm sorry. Come in. Yeah. Yeah. Come in. Ian: Yes. I was surprised to hear from you. It's been a while. Cassie: I had absolutely no idea you were in Genoa City. Ian: Well, I'm glad I was. You sounded desperate on the phone. Cassie: Yeah. I am. Thank you for coming. Ian: Well, I told you if you needed me, I'd always be there. [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: [Clears throat] You gonna refuse to serve me? Dylan: It's my right. You're all about protecting people's rights. Leslie: You know, I'm not gonna apologize for representing Ian or for getting him released. Dylan: What, you think that's what I want -- an apology? Leslie: Avery mentioned that you weren't happy I'd taken his case. Dylan: Well, I'm not gonna be happy until that bastard's gone for good. Leslie: I assume you're aware he may be retried. Dylan: And I assume that you'll be representing him again. Leslie: I will do what I have to for my client. Dylan: And I will do what I have to keep him from hurting somebody else. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: How can you say that marrying Kevin was a mistake? It kept you free to live your life. Chloe: My life? Yeah. Lauren: Look, a lot of people want to help you get things back together. Chloe: Too many of the pieces are missing. Lauren: You have your friends. You have your family. You have your job. Chloe: Chelsea and I are hanging on by a thread, personally and professionally. Lauren: Well, I really believe that you will work that out, and, in the meantime, you have your mom and you have Michael and me and you have Kevin. Chloe: I don't have Kevin -- not the way that you think. Lauren: Honey, he is your husband. Chloe: He thought that we would get back what we had, but he knows that's not gonna happen. Lauren: If two people really want to get back together, they can make it happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Leslie: Going rogue on Ian will get you into more trouble than him. Dylan: That's what everybody keeps telling me. Leslie: Can I give you a piece of advice? Dylan: Sure. Leslie: From what I've learned about Ian, if he can't manipulate someone, they're of no use to him. He gives up, and he moves on. Dylan: So, ignore him? Leslie: Exactly. Dylan: Thanks for the tip. I have one for you, too. Leslie: Okay. Dylan: You may believe you're in control of the situation, but if you don't think Ian's manipulating you, you're kidding yourself. Tyler: What was that all about? Leslie: Uh, I've made some choices lately that have made me pretty unpopular. Tyler: Yeah, I think I'm about to make one of those myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Here you go. Abby: Thank you. Victoria: So, what brings you by? Abby: I wanted to ask you a question, but I'm not sure if I should. Victoria: Well, since you're here, you might as well. Abby: Okay. Well, I wanted to know if... you would be my matron of honor. Victoria: Of course I would! Why would you think that I wouldn't? Abby: Well, just with all the problems you and Billy have been having, and -- Victoria: There is absolutely nothing that would keep me from wanting to be a part of your wedding. Abby: I'm so glad. Yay! Victoria: Yes. Abby: I haven't set a date yet, but when I do, I'm gonna need a wingman -- woman, person. Victoria: I will be your wing whatever. Abby: Good. And Mom will help from New York. Victoria: Just let me know what you need. Abby: I will. So, is Billy here? Victoria: Abby, you know we're separated. Abby: I know. I just thought you guys left the engagement party together, so maybe... Victoria: No. Abby: Okay. Well, mission accomplished. One matron of honor secured. I guess I should be going. Victoria: All right. Well, just let me know when you need me to pitch in. Abby: I will. Victoria: Okay. Abby: Um... Victoria, uh... what ever happened to "for better or for worse"? Victoria: What? Abby: Your wedding vows. "For better, for worse, till death do us part" -- doesn't that mean anything to you? Victoria: Abby, yeah. Yeah. Of course they do. Abby: Then how can you just walk away? Victoria: Well, you know it's not that simple. Abby: Yes, it is. The only thing that complicates it is your refusing to honor it. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: I take it by your silence that you're not okay with Kelly and me spending more time together. Billy: Jack, Ash and Traci and I have always said that you deserve to have a life, you know? One with Kelly is not exactly what I pictured, but -- Jack: Hey, this could turn out to be a good thing for you. Billy: [Chuckles] I'm almost afraid to ask how. Jack: When Victoria finds out that Kelly has moved on with her life, maybe she'll be more open to reconciling with you. Billy: Yeah. I'm not sure that's gonna be the case. Jack: Why not? Billy: Because Kelly's not the issue anymore. [SCENE_BREAK] Stitch: For someone who wants nothing to do with me, you sure do spend a lot of time butting into my life. Kelly: What, you want me to stand around and watch while you ruin these people's lives? You already blew up your own marriage. Isn't that enough? Stitch: I'm not the one to blame for Billy and Victoria splitting up. Kelly: Billy and I, for your information, made one mistake, and I apologized -- to him and Victoria. Stitch: Too little, too late. Kelly: You know, you may not understand this, but Victoria loves Billy. He is the only man she will ever love. Stitch: Yeah, we'll see about that. Kelly: You know, she wouldn't even have anything to do with you if she knew the truth. Stitch: You said you'd keep your mouth shut. Kelly: Yeah, well, that was before you got involved with Victoria! Stitch: Okay, look. I have lost everything -- my wife, my son. I finally have a second chance at happiness. Please don't take that away from me, Kelly. [SCENE_BREAK] Ian: Quite a journey you've been on. Cassie: Not exactly the path you were hoping I'd take? Ian: [Chuckles] It's a shame you left us when you did. You haven't said much about your mother. Cassie: No. I haven't. Ian: You've managed to survive without her. Cassie: Till now. Ian: Well, not many people are able to stand up to Victor Newman. Cassie: I should have never gotten involved with the guy. Ian: No. Cassie: But he offered me a sweet deal. All I had to do was to pretend to be this girl -- Sharon's dead daughter -- and get some secret out of her. Ian: For which he paid you handsomely, I'm sure. Cassie: More than I made in a year waiting tables. Ian: [Chuckling] Oh. Wow. Cassie: Now he wants me gone. Ian: And, uh, the woman, Sharon -- she wants you to stay? Cassie: She looks at me, and she sees her dead kid. Ian: Ah. Cassie: It's kind of creepy, but I feel bad for her. Ian: Every parent who's lost a child, you know, dreams that they'll come back, and for Sharon, it happened. So, she wants to hold on to that dream. I can empathize. Cassie: And Victor scares the crap out of me. Ian: Mm. Cassie: You have no idea how far he'll go to get what he wants. Ian: Victor Newman and I have crossed paths before. I'm fully aware of what he's capable of. Cassie: Sounds to me like you're saying I should do what he says and leave town. Ian: And you don't want to? Cassie: No. Sharon isn't the only reason. [SCENE_BREAK] Tyler: I think I want Noah to be my best man. Leslie: And that's a problem because -- why? Tyler: Well, because I figured you might want me to ask your husband, even though I've never met this mysterious Dr. Shelby. Leslie: Well, Barton is meeting me here, so you can scratch that off your list of things to hassle me about. And as far as him being in your wedding -- Abby: Ohh! I know things can go wrong in a marriage, but the divorce rate in this country is ridiculous. It's even higher in my own family. That is not an option for us. We're never gonna consider it. We're not even going to think about it. Tyler: Babe, what's wrong? Abby: My family is insane. Tyler: Okay. What does that have to do with us talking about divorce before we even get married? Abby: It's everyone's solution when there's a problem. It's like people expect marriages to break up. Tyler: What people? Abby: My dad, for one. Can you believe he had is lawyer draw up a prenuptial agreement for us? Tyler: Well, you can tell him not to bother. Abby: I did. Tyler: Good, 'cause I already had Leslie draw one up. [SCENE_BREAK] Victoria: Oh, hi. Dylan: Oh, hey. Victoria: I was just on -- Dylan: On your way out. Victoria: It was nothing important. Come in. Come in. Would you, um, like something? Can I get you something? I have coffee, or would you like a beer? Dylan: Uh, no. I'm good. I guess you heard Ian Ward's back in town. Victoria: Yeah. Mom told me. Dylan: I saw Nikki earlier, and she says that she's not afraid of him anymore. Victoria: Well, you should believe her. She's a very strong woman. Dylan: But Ian Ward is snake, so I'm just gonna keep my eye on her and the rest of the family. Victoria: The family? Dylan: Nikki's family. Victoria: Oh, right. Well, you know, she considers you a part of it. Dylan: Yeah. You know, I'm just starting to get used to the idea of being her son and, I guess, your brother. Victoria: Yeah. Dylan: Yeah. Victoria: You're not gonna start pulling my pigtails, are you? Dylan: Did Nick try that? Victoria: Yeah, and he almost lost a hand. I can be as tough as my mom sometimes. Dylan: You've had to be lately. Victoria: Oh, yeah. Well, you know, it's been an interesting few months, I guess. Dylan: How are you holding up? Victoria: I'm okay, thanks to, uh, your friend Ben. Dylan: Yeah. Yeah, Stitch. So, you and Stitch are...? Victoria: We are just, you know, two people who enjoy spending time together. Dylan: You've gotten close? Victoria: Is there any reason why we shouldn't? [SCENE_BREAK] Stitch: So, you gonna keep my secret or not? Kelly: Well, it's not like Victoria's ever gonna listen to anything I have to say. Stitch: Then you won't say anything? Kelly: Ben, it's like you think the past is never gonna catch up to you. Stitch: That's why it's called "the past," Kelly. It's the past. It's behind you. Kelly: Is that what you told yourself when you married Jenna -- that she'd never find out? Stitch: She wouldn't have found out if you hadn't said anything. Kelly: [Scoffs] She deserved to know. You obviously don't think so, because here you are, building another relationship, while you're living a lie. Stitch: I haven't lied to Victoria. Kelly: Really? You actually believe that? You think that if you pretend you're this great guy, amazing doctor, everybody's pal, that you can just erase the past, wipe the slate clean, erase what you did? Stitch: Hey, I'm the one who has to live with what I did. I am -- every day. Billy: What'd you do, Stitch? [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: I think I overstepped. Chloe: You were just trying to help. Lauren: No, I made it worse. I'm sorry. Chloe: No. It's not you. Time. They say that it takes time to heal, and... [Sighs] I just wake up every morning, and there's that split second not remembering. And I think I'm gonna take her to school. Then I remember that she's gone, that she's not coming back, and... [Sighs] It's just like a wound being opened over and over again. And it just hurts more and more each time. Lauren: You know, if you cut everybody off, you're not gonna survive. And Kevin loves you so much. Chloe: I know, and I love him. But I'm not in love with him, and I know that hurts him, but it's true. Lauren: Well, even if that's true, you are young and you are vital, and you have so much left to give, and if it's not Kevin, then.. someone else. You just have to open up your heart. Chloe: Just have it broken again. Lauren: I can't guarantee that's not gonna happen. But I do know that you will find somebody to love and cherish, maybe even have more kids with. Chloe: You think that I can just replace Delia? [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: You're asking the wrong guy for relationship advice. Victoria: But Ben is your friend. Dylan: Yeah, he is my friend. So is Billy. Victoria: I'm not asking you to take sides. Dylan: All I can tell you is that when three people are involved, somebody always gets hurt. Victoria: Yeah, but Ben and I aren't involved. I mean, we're just two friends trying to, you know, get to know each other... or not. Dylan: What does that mean? Victoria: It just means that I don't know much about him, other than that he was a medic in Afghanistan and now he's a doctor and that he's divorced and he has a son. Dylan: That's not enough? Victoria: No. I want to know more, like -- I don't know. I don't know anything about his childhood. I have no idea where he grew up. I don't know why he wanted to become a doctor, where he went to school. I have no idea why his marriage fell apart. Dylan: Why don't you ask him? Victoria: I have asked him, and he just avoids the question. So, that's why I'm asking you. You know him pretty well. What can you tell me about Ben? [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: It's a simple question, Stitch. What is it that you have to live with for the rest of your life? Stitch: I don't owe you any explanations, Billy. Billy: What about you, Kelly? Do you owe me anything? Kelly: I think this is between you and Ben. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Kelly? Kelly: Jack! Jack: You okay? Kelly: Oh, yeah. I'm fine. Jack: Wow. You're a very bad liar. Kelly: [Chuckles] Yeah. Well, there are some people in this town who might disagree with you. Jack: One of those days, huh? Kelly: Mm. I was thinking of a big fat drink. Jack: How 'bout a nice walk instead? Kelly: Probably a better idea. Jack: Follow me. I know just the place. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: [Chuckles] You have no idea how much I want to put my fist through your face. Stitch: [Chuckles] Go right ahead. Billy: Oh, and give you more ammunition to use against me with Victoria? Stitch: Let's just get back to our workouts, all right? Let it go, Billy. Billy: Not until I say what I need to say. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: I should have seen this coming. The way you've held on to Mariah -- you're obviously still in love with her. Tyler: I -- Abby: I just refused to see it. I am such an idiot. Tyler: Okay, listen. Just be quiet for one minute. Let me explain. See, you are worth a half a billion dollars. Now, anyone who has access to the internet knows that. I knew that Victor was gonna want to draw up a prenup for you, all right? That's cool. You're his little girl. But, at the same time, I wanted you to know what I want out of this marriage, so I had Leslie put it in writing. Go ahead. Read it. Abby: [Sighs heavily] "I, Tyler Michaelson, have no intention of ever leaving Abby Carlton Newman. I will love her the rest of my life. But if, for any reason, Abby falls out of love with me, I want it known herein and irrevocably that I want nothing of monetary value from her, her trust, or her estate -- not one penny. The only thing I'll ever want from her is her love." [Sighs] Wow. I-I'm an idiot. Tyler: Hey, easy. You're talking about the woman I love right now. Leslie: That was Barton. He won't be able to make it. He has an emergency at the hospital. So, I guess you two worked everything out. All right. Well, I'll just, you know, take this. You can sign this later. For now, you two might want to think about getting a room. [SCENE_BREAK] Ian: You're right to want to stay. Running away when things get difficult isn't a solution. Cassie: Then what is the solution? Ian: Stay focused on what you want. Your determination will take you where you want to go. Cassie: Yeah, it sounds good on paper. Ian: It works. When the goal is clear, you mustn't let anything stand in the way until you've achieved it. Yeah. Honey, I have to go. Cassie: Yeah. Ian: If any of the Newmans give you trouble, you call me. Cassie: Well, thank you, and thanks for coming. Ian: Yeah. I'm just glad that we happened to be in the same town. Cassie: Yeah. That's really strange. What are you doing in Genoa City, anyway? Ian: Doing what I always do -- helping people find their way and taking care of some unfinished business. [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: I wish I could help you, but I don't know much more about Stitch. Victoria: But you guys served together in the army. He must have told you something about his life. Dylan: Yeah. I mean, we were close. We had each other's backs. He did talk about Jenna and how excited he was to become a dad. But, other than that, you know, he didn't say much. Victoria: Didn't you find that a little bit strange? Dylan: You know, some people are just like that. I should get back to the coffeehouse. Victoria: Yeah. Okay. Well, thanks for checking on me. Dylan: Yeah, no problem. I'm glad I did. Victoria: [Sighs] Dylan: Are you okay? Victoria: Hmm? Oh, yeah. I'm fine. Dylan: You know, there's one thing I know for sure about Stitch -- that he's a good guy. But then so is Billy. I'll see you later. Victoria: Okay. Bye. [SCENE_BREAK] Stitch: I know -- Victoria's still married. Billy: Yes, because she loves me. And if I had doubts about that, I don't after the way that she kissed me last night. Oh, you didn't hear about that? Stitch: Yeah. She told me. Billy: Yeah, well, there's a lot you don't know about me and Victoria. Okay? This isn't the first time I screwed up, and odds are I'll do it again. But in spite of my seemingly endless capacity for making the wrong decision, she and I have always gotten back together. Victoria found me in the gutter, literally, and she was always able to see past the flaws that were staring her right in the face. She looked past my drunk eyes, and she saw me and I saw her, and at that moment, we made a connection. And nothing -- not my drinking, not my gambling, not even my overwhelming stupidity -- will ever break that connection, because that is a love that will never die. Stitch: Keep telling yourself that. Billy: No. You see, Stitch, I don't need to tell myself that because I feel it, and she does, too. So, you can lift as many weights as you want. You can pour on the charm. You can play doctor to try and mend her broken heart. But you will never be anything to her but a distraction. Vicki and I will get through this, like we always have. Stitch: You done? Billy: No. You know, I'm not. One last thing -- I told Victoria I would give her space, but I am not gonna let you hurt her. I promise you I will find out what you are hiding. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: What is it about a park that's so soothing? Kelly: Ohh. "In the park, I swing so high, my feet can almost touch the sky. I close my eyes, and I...am... free." [Chuckles] "In the park, I am me." Jack: That was lovely. Joyce Kilmer? Kelly: One of my students. Jack: No kidding. Kelly: Yeah. [Chuckles] Jack: I'll bet you were a wonderful teacher. Kelly: Next to Sam, my biggest loss was leaving my job. Jack: You ever think of going back to teaching? Kelly: I put in my application for the fall, so we'll see. Jack: Little by little. Kelly: What's that? Jack: That's how you put your life back together after a tragedy. I watched it with my sister Traci, now Billy, and, I guess, eventually -- speaking of Billy, I talked with him again about the fact that you and I want to keep seeing each other. Kelly: And? Jack: He was fine with it. Well, he wants us both to be happy. Kelly: Do you think that's possible? Jack: I can't see what could get in the way of that. Kelly: I can. Phyllis. Jack: If it's all the same to you, I'd rather not talk about Phyllis. Kelly: Well, how 'bout I talk and you listen? Okay. [Clears throat] I've given it some thought. Phyllis is a part of your life. She's a big part of your past. You guys have a daughter together, and you share a powerful love. It is so powerful, it transcends what happened to her. You still love her, and that's okay. I wouldn't expect anything different. In fact, it's one of the things that I most admire about you -- is your loyalty. And here Phyllis is in a clinic thousands of miles away, and your loyalty and devotion to her have never faltered. And I don't want you to feel like that has to change. I understand what Phyllis means to you. I don't want you to be afraid to talk about her or your feelings for her. [Sighs] Jack: Well, I'll say this -- you and Phyllis have one thing in common. Kelly: Oh, yeah? What's that? Jack: You know how to cut right to the heart of things. Kelly: I'll take that as a compliment. Jack: It is. Kelly: She must have really been something. Jack: She still is. [SCENE_BREAK] Lauren: Of course I don't think that you could replace Delia. Honey, all I was saying is that when you're ready -- Chloe: That I can have other children. Lauren: Yes. Chloe: Well, I don't want other children. I want Dee Dee. Lauren: I know how much you miss her. Chloe: No, you don't. No. You couldn't possibly understand. She was everything I could have hoped for. She was beautiful. She was intelligent. She was talented. She had eyes that lit up this world. It was like -- it was like... took the best parts of me and the best parts of Billy, and we made this amazing, amazing, beautiful child... that could only be created by the two of us. Lauren: I am so sorry. I did not mean to upset you. Chloe: No. No, really, it's not your fault. I've been a little emotional lately -- well, more than usual. Lauren: Well, it's completely understandable. You know, why don't I get the waiter to get you some more water? Chloe: No, no. I'm okay. Everything's going to be fine now. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Well, this has been fun -- well, for me, anyway. [Chuckles] I'm sure you're a bit afraid right now, as you should be, 'cause I meant what I said. I'm gonna dig up your secret. Stitch: There's nothing to dig up, man. Billy: Then why would you tell Kelly you have to live with what you did? Stitch: That was a private conversation. Billy: Oh. Well, does it have to do with that thing you told me about your wife not being able to forgive you? Hmm? I mean, come on. You can tell me, Ben -- that unforgivable thing you can't live with. Stitch: That was me talking about sucking in marriage and about losing my son. Billy: I get the feeling it's a little more than that. Stitch: Well, then you're wrong, so don't waste your time looking for something that doesn't exist. Billy: It's my time. [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: Hey. Did you get a good workout in? Stitch: No [Scoffs] Not with Billy Abbott there. Dylan: Uh, a little tense, I assume? Stitch: Yeah, a little. Dylan: I saw Victoria, and -- Stitch: Hey. Hey. Look, Victoria's moving on with her life because of Billy, not me. Dylan: Are you sure she is? Stitch: Do you know something I don't? Dylan: Well, I was talking to her, and I got the feeling she doesn't really know where she stands with Billy. Stitch: Well, I'm not rushing her. I mean, my own marriage just ended. Dylan: But that's just it. Victoria's hasn't. Stitch: So, what -- you saying she and Billy are gonna get back together? Dylan: You really want my opinion? Stitch: I wouldn't ask for it if I didn't. Dylan: Okay. I think you should back away from the whole thing. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: You know, when Leslie said, "get a room," I don't think she meant that literally. Tyler: Yeah, but it was a good idea. Abby: We can always go back to my place, you know. Tyler: We could, but your place doesn't have magic fingers. Abby: Oh, but what do you call these? Tyler: [Gasps] Ohh. Okay. You know what? I'm gonna go get us some ice, 'cause I got a feeling I'm gonna need to cool down later. Abby: All right. Well, hurry back. I'm wearing that little lacy thing you like underneath this. Tyler: I'll be right back -- with extra ice. [Groans, sighs] Whew. Tyler: Mariah? What are you doing here? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Well, I bet you're sorry now you insisted on talking about Phyllis. Kelly: No, no. But if you don't want to talk about her anymore, that's okay. Jack: People always thought I called her "Red" because of her red hair. And that was part of it, but she had this fiery temper. Zero to 60 -- red-hot. Anybody who crossed her knew all about it. Kelly: Including you? Jack: Including me, more than a few times. She had this tough exterior. But underneath, she was scared, afraid she didn't measure up as mother or as a sister or as a partner. When she let you in, though, it was the most amazing feeling. Kelly: I wish I'd known her. Jack: She would have taken your head off. [Chuckles] Kelly: [Chuckling] Why? Did she have something against blondes? Jack: Oh, she had something against anybody that showed any interest in her man. Kelly: Well, maybe you and I -- Jack: That was the Phyllis that used to be. It's not the same now. Now, her body's in a clinic in Georgia, and her passion, her heart, all the fire and vulnerability, all the things that made Phyllis -- they're gone. Kelly: Oh, Jack. Jack: You were right. Phyllis is a part of my life. She always will be. But she can't be with me, and I can't be with her. [SCENE_BREAK] Billy: Hey! Chloe! Chloe: Hey. Billy: You here to see Jack? Chloe: I came to see you. Billy: Oh, okay. What's up? Chloe: I was just thinking... about what we were discussing earlier, when we went to visit Delia's grave, about how nothing's been the same since -- Billy: Yeah, since she died. Yeah, I've been thinking about that, too -- you know, wishing we had a time machine to bring back our sweet little girl and make everything right again. Chloe: You don't know how many times I've wished that. Billy: Infinity times a million? Chloe: Plus one. [Sighs] Well, we can't go back, and that perfect little girl that we created is gone. Billy: Yeah. We'll never do anything that amazing again. Chloe: Or we could. We could have another baby. [SCENE_BREAK] Stitch: You think I should back away from Victoria? What, so Billy can hurt her again? Dylan: No. I think, actually, you might be the one who ends up hurt. Stitch: [Scoffs] I can take care of myself. Dylan: No, I know that. But what about Victoria? I mean, she didn't look great. She looked stressed out. Stitch: I can guarantee it's not my doing. Dylan: Yeah, she did say that you make her feel better. Stitch: Well, there you go. I appreciate this is a tough situation for you. You're friends with everybody. Victoria is your sister. I just can't back away from her. Dylan: You really care about her? Stitch: Yeah, man. I do. And I think she feels the same, no matter what you or Billy say. I really think she's done with him. I can't imagine anything changing her mind. [NEXT_ON] Nick: Her name's Mariah. I don't know where she came from or where dad found her. Noah: What's gonna happen to her? Tyler: Stop talking! Cassie: Whatever you say. Victor: You want to talk about this calmly and rationally? Nikki: I'm just here to pack a suitcase.