Nick and Sharon get ready for their wedding and decide to make love before going to the courthouse to get married. Sharon sleeps after making love to Nick and has a dream where Cassie warns her that the truth is coming out today. Dylan is upset when he learns that his landlord is selling the coffee house building. Someone leaves a manila envelope at Chelsea's doorstep. Victoria asks Maureen to tell her what happened the night Ben's father died. Maureen tells her that Ben has always been a good person, and she should forgive him and concentrate on their future together and not on the past. Ben tells Ashley that she helped him finally make a decision about his future with Victoria. Colin calls Kurtz to tell him he came up with a way to pay him the money he owes him without laundering money through Fenmore's department stores. He asks Kurtz to leave Jill and her business alone.
Nick: Will you marry me? Sharon: Hmm. How about...this afternoon? I just happen to have some free time. Nick: Works for me. I'm so glad we decided to throw tradition out the window and stay together last night. Sharon: Well, Halloween wedding. It doesn't get less traditional than that. Nick: Tradition is so overrated. I mean, seriously, what's with the whole, like, "you got to wait till the end of the ceremony to kiss your bride thing"? That's ridiculous. Sharon: [Chuckles] Impatient, are we? Nick: Very. Faith: Mommy! Chelsea: Trick or treat! That's what we're gonna say when we knock on everyone's door and show them our costumes, huh? And then all the nice people will give us candy, and what do we say? Billy: What do we say? Say... Both: Thank you. [Both chuckle] Billy: That's my boy. Chelsea: Are you excited for Halloween, Johnny? Billy: Yeah? Chelsea: Yeah, a little bit. Billy: And we still need to fill him on the rest of the holiday, don't I? Chelsea: The rest? Billy: Yeah, you know, the origins about why it's about death and scary stuff -- ghosts and goblins. Chelsea: Things that go bump in the night. Billy: Yeah, you know, Halloween was originally all hallows' eve, and then that turned into all souls' day, when troubled souls... try to find peace. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to get all serious. Chelsea: It's okay, Billy. You don't have to apologize for being reminded of someone you've lost. Avery: Happy Halloween. Dylan: [Chuckles] Avery: [Chuckles] Dylan: Okay. Avery: Madame butterfly. Dylan: Very pretty. Avery: Thank you. What's wrong? Dylan: Uh, my lease is up, and I'm expecting a new one any day here. Can't wait to see how much they're gonna ding me for this year. Avery: Well, you remind your landlord how much you paid to have those pipes put in. Maybe he'll give you a break. Dylan: That's a good idea. Actually, I was planning on calling him today to talk about doing some more improvements. Avery: You know, I like the sound of that. Making plans means our troubles are behind us. Okay, something else is bothering you. What is it? Dylan: [Sighs] Avery: It's my mask, isn't it? It's so good, it's thrown you. You're not even sure this is me. Dylan: No, it's not -- it's not Halloween-related. It's your ex. Joe: Since when did you become such a bleeding heart? Cane: Since the project that you're working on is going to destroy the livelihoods of people I know and like. Joe: We're talking about the coffeehouse? Cane: Uh-huh. Joe: Crimson lights -- place McAvoy owns? Cane, we discussed this. Cane: Yeah, we did, and you said it was business -- that it wasn't personal. But this is gonna be very personal for Dylan McAvoy and the other small- business owner on that block who has to relocate. Joe: Look, when you were at chancellor, you did deals like this all the time. We worked on a few ourselves. Go in, clear out office space, repurpose warehouse, secure right-of-ways. You didn't blink an eye. Cane: Maybe I should have. Joe: Come on, buddy. How long you been out of the game? Not that long. In business, there's one motivating factor. Colin: To make money -- as much as possible. Let me introduce myself. Victoria: Ben? Oh. Maureen: Uh... Victoria: Hi, Maureen. Maureen: Hi. I-I-I was looking for Ben. Victoria: Oh. So was I. Maureen: Oh? Victoria: He said that he had something to talk to me about. Maureen: Oh. What is it? Victoria: I don't know. I mean, he sounded sort of cryptic. He said it was something that would change our future. [Knock on door] Stitch: Oh. Hey. Ashley: Hi. How's it going? Stitch: Good. Uh, sorry I'M... Ashley: Oh, no problem. Stitch: Uh... Ashley: So, we have about an hour to kill before our appointment. What should we do? Stitch: Now, you wouldn't be wearing that new fragrance, now, would you? [Both chuckle] Ashley: Why? You wouldn't have the sudden urge to kiss me, would you? Stitch: [Chuckles] Billy: You know, if there's one thing I've learned, it's to be grateful for what I've got. And I'm grateful for you. I'm grateful for this. And that's why I told you what I felt, even though I knew you weren't over Adam. Chelsea: Well, I am over Adam, thanks to your gentle persistence. Billy: Hmm. It pays to be a pest. Chelsea: Shh! Not in front of them. Billy: [Chuckles] There I go again -- setting a bad example. Chelsea: [Chuckles] [Doorbell rings] Chelsea: Oh! [Gasps] Early trick-or-treaters! Come on, my little lamb. Billy: Hey! Chelsea: Come on, my little lamb. Okay, you ready? You guys ready to give out some candy? Billy: We're gonna help. Chelsea: Come on. That's right. Yeah. Ready? Billy: You ready? Chelsea: He-- oh. Hello? Billy: Oh, hey. Chelsea: Oh. Billy: Great. My delivery. I've been waiting for this. Chelsea: [Chuckling] Oh. Yeah, you want some of that candy, don't you, Johnny? Wait. What is that? Billy: Well, Victoria already got Johnny a costume, but then I saw this, and... Chelsea: And you couldn't resist? Billy: Yeah. I mean, come on. Huh? How terrific is this? Chelsea: Oh. It's a monkey. Billy: Yeah, it's great, right? Chelsea: But you gave me such a hard time for putting Connor in a lamb costume. Billy: Yeah, because look at that. It's just -- it's too cute. He's embarrassed by it. Chelsea: And a monkey is less embarrassing because...? Billy: Because monkeys are wild animals. They're like, you know, the kings of the treetops. They're the movers and shakers of the jungle. They're not Easter dinner. Chelsea: [Gasps] You did not just say that. Billy: Okay, fine. The real reason is that when I saw this, and it was just so cute and soft and fuzzy, and I couldn't wait to see him in it, all right? So sue me. Chelsea: I hope your costume is half as cute as theirs. Billy: Hmm. Chelsea: Right? Avery: You have a problem with Joe now? Why? Dylan: Why do you think? Avery: But, Dylan, it's been years since the divorce. Dylan: Yeah, maybe for you, but I don't think he got the memo. Avery: Okay, look, I admit Joe may have had a knee-jerk reaction when he first met you. Dylan: He said I must have recognized him from the photos by your bed. Avery: Which I agree was tactless of him. Dylan: Actually, I think that's the most honest thing he said to me. Avery: Have you talked to him again? Dylan: Well, I went to see cane, and, uh, cane was talking to Joe. He was there. Apparently, they worked on a business deal before. Avery: And I take it the conversation didn't go so well? Dylan: It was fine -- civilized. Joe apologized again -- you know, said we're all adults, and things happen, and blah, blah, blah. Avery: So you think he's lying? Dylan: Without a doubt. He wants something. That's why he's here. Avery: Dylan, why are you doing this? Dylan: I guess because it -- it got real now. Avery: What got real? Dylan: A neglectful husband who loved his work more than his wife. I always thought Joe didn't deserve you -- that he really didn't love you -- you know, not the way I did. Avery: Everything you just said -- it's true. Dylan: But when I met him face-to-face, what I saw in his eyes was that I was that guy -- the guy who wrecked his marriage. Avery: There wasn't a marriage to wreck at that point -- not in any kind of meaningful way. We were two people living completely disconnected lives. By the time you showed up, I wasn't his to lose. Joe: Pleasure to meet you, Colin. Colin: Likewise, Joe. So, uh, how do you two know each other? Joe: Well, your son and I worked on some deals together back when he was in Chicago. Cane: When I was running chancellor, dad. Colin: Yeah, the good old days -- back when you were really in your element. Cane: Here we go again. Colin: I'd like to say that I think I've taught my son everything he knows about business. Cane: But modesty is gonna prevent him from telling you that story. Colin: Well, let's just say I've conveyed a few worldly tidbits -- stuff you can't learn at school. I mean, let's face it -- certain things can't be taught. Joe: Yeah, killer instinct. Colin: Precisely. Cane's got it. So does his old man. Joe: Well, he's a hell of a negotiator, that's for sure. I'm glad he's not on the other side of the deal that brought me here, though. Cane: So you already said. Colin: I'd be interested in the details. I mean, not as interested as cane, of course. I mean, to be honest, his heart is still in the boardroom. That's why it pains me to see him running this bar. Lily: Go see daddy. Come on. Run. Mattie: Trick or treat, daddy! Cane: Hey! Don't shoot. [Monotone voice] I am a friendly human. Jill: Do you remember when we said we should think of a Halloween costume? Well, I have a fantastic idea. I'll come as your executioner. Faith: It's the best part of my costume, mommy. I can't go trick-or-treating without it! Nick: [Sighs] Okay, let's, uh -- let's simmer down. We're gonna find the tiara. This is not a crisis. Faith: What's a crisis? Nick: A crisis would be, like, a giant meteor plummeting to the earth to kill us all or a 40-story mutant lizard attacking our city. Faith: Dad! Nick: Okay I'm just gonna throw this out there -- shot out of a cannon. What if your tiara was stolen by a giant mutant lizard? Faith: Help me look! Nick: Okay, okay. Did we look in the backpack? Faith: Yes. Sharon: Well, if you can't find it, there's always the other costume I got for you. Faith: Okay. Nick: You got to be kidding me. You got her another costume? Sharon: I thought, you know, zombie princess was a little ghoulish for a sweet 7-year-old. Nick: Yeah. That's kind of the point. Sharon: What were we thinking, getting married on the biggest holiday of the year? Nick: No, the fourth-biggest, after Christmas, faith's birthday, and the last day of school. Sharon: Well, it just adds another layer of hectic. Nick: Well, we're gonna deal with it. Trust me -- nothing is gonna stop us from tying the knot this time. Okay? Sharon: Mm-hmm. Nick: I'm gonna go see if she needs help. Sharon: Okay. Oh, Cassie. Why do I have this feeling something horrible is about to happen? [Knock on door] Sharon: Cassie? Mariah: Hey. Hi. Whoa, whoa. It's me. Calm down. Sharon: [Sighs] Mariah? Mariah: Yeah, I forgot my keys. Tense much? I can't believe you flipped out like that. Sharon: It's a...great costume. I-I was just playing along. That -- that's the reaction you were going for, right? Mariah: Yeah, it was. Very convincing. Victoria: Maybe you can help me. Maureen: Oh? Victoria: The circumstances surrounding your husband's death -- if I had more details, then... and I think you and I want the same thing, Maureen. Maureen: [Chuckles] Do we? You know, if you really loved my son -- well, maybe you don't know about that kind of love. It's the kind of love that allows you to forgive someone, no -- no matter what they've done. Victoria: I didn't know that there was anything to forgive. When I found out what Ben was keeping from everyone... I mean, how could I have gotten it so wrong? Only now, I'm beginning to realize that maybe I didn't. And Ben has admitted that there's more to the story. You're accusing me of -- of not loving your son enough, so maybe you can give me more details about the night his father died. Stitch: That perfume is your new secret weapon. If you are wearing it, the poor bellboy won't know what hit him. Ashley: [Chuckles] If I was wearing it, that poor bellboy would have smelled it a block away. Stitch: And that's why you pay me the big bucks to help you adjust the formula so people don't run in the opposite direction. Ashley: Right, in spite of what their libido's telling them. Stitch: [Chuckles] Exactly. [Yawns] Ashley: What? Too many carbs for lunch? Stitch: [Groans] Sorry, I didn't sleep very well last night. Ashley: Victoria? Well, you said that you had some family matters that you had to work through, and getting a little distance from Victoria might help you make a decision. Did it? Stitch: It's complicated... and it doesn't affect just me. Ashley: I think you should just forget what other people are saying and shut out all the other voices in your head. What does your heart tell you to do? Avery: I'm amazed you'd even take on such a ridiculous case. It's utterly without merit, and I think you know that. Well, with that attitude, my client and I will see you in court. Dylan: Uh, that didn't sound good. Avery: [Sighs] Jeffrey Bardwell's lawsuit against the hospital is moving forward with criminal charges. Dylan: Are you kidding me? Avery: No. Dylan: That greedy joker. I mean, stitch treated him for hemorrhoids, and this guy's taking advantage of another guy's problems? Avery: You know, it's good -- it's good hearing you come to stitch's defense like that. Dylan: I know I must sound like a hypocrite after the way I treated him, but, you know, I was hurt that he lied, and I assumed the worst, but I know stitch, and I should have realized there was more to what happened when his dad died. Billy: So, a monkey, a lamb, and a pirate walk into a bar. Chelsea: No more bad jokes. Don't make me go back and get my shepherd's crook and use it on you. Billy: What are you gonna do with that thing, anyway? Hang it on our wall and use it to keep me in line? Chelsea: Mm, there's a thought. Billy: Hey -- hey, Connor, where did the sheep go on vacation? The bah-a-a-a- mas. Chelsea: No. [Chuckles] No. Dylan: You guys are living together? Billy: Uh, yeah. Is -- is that a problem? Jill: It's a delight to meet you, Joe. Joe: Likewise. I've heard so much about you. Stunning in person. Jill: Whoa. Says a man whose eyes a woman could drown in. Joe: Well, luckily, the lifeguard's on duty. Jill: [Chuckles] Joe: Fenmore -- um, the connection between the chain of department stores? Jill: My sister Lauren and I own it. Listen, would you excuse me for a moment? 'Cause I have to speak to my husband over there. Joe: Of course. Colin: I got to go. Bye. Jill: What were you thinking, insulting your own son that way in front of that stranger? Colin: What's so bad about a father, proud of his son and his accomplishments, who wants to see the kid just be the best and spread -- Jill: Don't play all innocent with me. You are up to something, Colin. Now, what is it? And don't you lie to me. Joe: Those are great costumes. You must be a cowboy, and... you're a mermaid. Charlie: No, I'm an astronaut. Lily: [Chuckles] Mattie: And I'm a genie. Can't you tell? Joe: Of course you are. Now I see it. Can I go trick-or-treating with you guys? Mattie: But you're not in a costume. Joe: Well, sure I am. I'm dressed up as your neighborhood friendly hedge-fund manager. [Laughter] Charlie: Not a very good costume. Lily: Ohh. Joe: Well, you're right, Charlie. All right, so no trick-or-treating for me for this year. But maybe next? Lily: Okay, let's leave Mr. Clark alone, all right? You guys eat some food before you have your candy, okay? [Both groan] Cane: Yeah, I had the chef prepare your favorite meal -- steamed cauliflower and Brussels sprouts! Let's go! Lily: So yummy. So yummy. Cane: Come on. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go! Joe: Beautiful kids. Lily: Thank you. Do you have any of your own? Joe: No, I wanted to accomplish certain things in life and felt that kids would get in the way of that. Told myself how important it was to be a good provider, and I failed to realize that I was being a lousy husband. Lily: So, if you had the chance to do it over again...? Joe: I definitely would be a totally different person and probably a dad. Lily: Well, I hope that one day, you'll meet a woman who can give you the chance to prove it. Dylan: No, no problem. It was just a surprise. Billy: Sorry, man. I didn't mean to be so defensive. It's just one of those situations where everybody seems to have an opinion. Avery: Well, it's a big step. Billy: It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. Chelsea: Somewhat crazy, I know. Billy: But it felt right, so we figured, why wait? Avery: Well, aren't you two cute? Chelsea: [Chuckles] Dylan: I got some treats, uh, at the counter. Chelsea: Oh, Dylan has some treats for you. What do you think about that, huh? My little lamb. What do you think about that? Dylan: I got the oatmeal-raisin cookies with a little less sugar. Chelsea: Of course you would have the good, healthy treats. Dylan: Wow. Connor's getting big. Looks good. Happy. So do you. You know, that's all I've ever wanted for you, Chelsea. Chelsea: Same goes for me. Dylan: Yeah, I am. Uh, I'm happier than I'd ever thought I'd be. Chelsea: Good. So, when do you think you and Avery will take the next step? Dylan: [Sighs] Uh, I-I guess I just wanted to be on more solid ground. You know, even before this whole legal mess -- which is behind me, thank God. Chelsea: Well, you have a great business that seems to be thriving. I mean, how much more solid does it need to get? Dylan: Uh, you're right. I've spent a lot of time, money, and sweat, and I finally have this place going in the right direction, along with the rest of my life. Chelsea: So, I'll ask you again. What are you waiting for? Sharon: Not all costumes need to be scary, Mariah. Mariah: Uh, yes, they do, especially if it's Halloween. Nick: Hwah! Faith: Aah! Daddy! Sharon: Well, some of them can just be cute... like this one. Mariah: Ugh! Sharon: [Gasps] Ohh, little red riding hood! It's perfect. You look so cute. Mariah: Oh, come on. What happened to the zombie-princess costume that we talked about? Nick: Exactly. Mariah: Yes. Faith: We couldn't find grandma's tiara. Nick: And this costume just happened to be conveniently laid out on the bed for her. Sharon: Oh. Let's get some pictures. Mariah: Okay, but hurry 'cause we have to get downtown to get some free candy, right? Faith: Right. Mommy, will you help me with my hood? Sharon: Yes. Come here. Nick: Thanks a lot for taking her trick-or-treating. It means a lot to faith and to me and Sharon, too. Mariah: Yeah, well, I got the kid covered. You two just concentrate on getting married, and make sure it sticks this time. Nick: That is the plan. Mariah: Yeah, that was the plan last time. Just make sure this happens, okay? 'Cause it gets to the point where a person expects to be disappointed, to be let down, or bailed on, and it would be nice if someone had something to believe in. Faith: Maybe I could have been zombie red riding hood. Sharon: Um, well, it's too late now. All right, I'm gonna get some photos. Go stand next to your sister. Mariah: All right. Everybody say, "candy." Faith: Candy! Sharon: Okay, one more. Faith: Candy! Sharon: [Chuckling] Click! Got it. Mariah: All right, let's get out of here and get some candy. Faith: Yeah, let's go. Mariah: Bye, guys. Sharon: Bye! Nick: Have fun. Be safe. Faith: Bye. Sharon: Have a good time. Mariah: All right. Nick: Uh-huh. Sharon: Mm-hmm. Nick: So, where'd you hide the tiara? Sharon: Uh, I'm sure it'll turn up sometime. Look, I just didn't want her to be a zombie whatever. She's still my little girl. She's growing up too fast. Nick: Hey, you're preaching to the choir. I want to keep her our little girl for as long as possible, too. I mean, are we making a mistake by not going trick-or-treating with them? Sharon: Uh, I'd love to go, but don't we have a date with the justice of the peace today? Nick: I know this was my idea to -- to -- to make the ceremony as fast as possible, to reschedule, but maybe we shouldn't do it today. Sharon: What? Nick: It's just I feel like I've let this become about all the wrong things -- about Phyllis and whatever she's planning to do and then my dad and whatever the hell he's gonna do. It's about all the things that are gonna keep us apart. And it should be about the reasons why we should be together, like how every time you walk into a room, my heart does this, like, ninja-somersault thing. And every time you laugh, I get so much joy from that. And the way your eyes sparkled when you saw faith walking in the room in a non-zombie-princess costume. So just so you know, I'm gonna be using that information later on to blackmail you. Sharon: [Chuckles] Nick: See? Joy and sparkle. What else could a man ask for? Sharon: I have to marry you today because I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. Nick: This is the last time we're gonna be doing this. Sharon: What? Nick: Making love in sin. Sharon: [Chuckles] Nick: You are so beautiful. Sharon: You make me feel beautiful just as I am. No man has ever believed in me or stood by me as you have. Nick: That's because no man will ever love any woman as much as I love you. Maureen: What did Ben tell you? What else have you heard? Victoria: Just -- just pretend like I don't know anything, and give me your version of events. Maureen: Uh, you know, I-I-I don't think this is the time or the place for this conversation. I don't even think we should be in here. Victoria: It's fine. They don't even have a lock on the door yet. I'm sure they're not concerned. Maureen: I'm not comfortable. Victoria: Maureen. Maureen. Uh, this is your son that we're talking about -- his future. Maureen: You don't have to tell me that. Victoria: Look, please, just tell me what happened. Maureen: To what point? To open up old wounds? Victoria: I would just like to know everything, okay? Especially if Ben is gonna be the father of this child. Maureen: Which we don't know because you have refused to take a paternity test. What is that about? Victoria: This is a very high-risk pregnancy, all right? Me finding out that one of the potential fathers might be a convicted murderer -- that's the kind of stress that I need to avoid right now. Maureen: So now you're interested in knowing my son? After he was with you and lost everything that was important to him? [Sighs] You know, when I first heard about the two of you, I-I told Ben this child could mean a whole new life for all of us. But if you can't accept him for the life that he's had, then do not hold out the promise of his being the father. Don't get his hopes up. He's suffered so much. Stitch: My heart is telling me to do whatever it takes to restore Victoria's faith in me. But I'm not the only one whose life would be affected by that. And no, I don't expect you to understand what I mean. Ashley: Well, I probably shouldn't tell you this, but Victoria wasn't at the lab yesterday looking for Abby. She was looking for me to talk about you. She wanted answers that I couldn't give her. Stitch: What did she want to know? Ashley: Apparently, you've lead her to believe that there's some great, big truth about you that she doesn't know. I don't understand. If you have a chance to redeem yourself in her eyes, why don't you just tell her? Stitch: You know, Victoria shouldn't have dragged you into this. You know, we have a business relationship. Ashley: I know. Do you also know that I tend to go by my instincts where people are concerned, which is why I hired you, and, frankly, nobody else would. Because I saw things in you -- probably the same qualities that Victoria sees in you. I think she would very much like to trust you again. Stitch: We have a meeting to get ready for. Ashley: I don't understand. Why don't you just tell her the truth if you have a chance of getting her back? And more than that, why aren't you shouting it from the rooftops if there's even a slight chance you're gonna go to prison? Stitch: Okay, hey. You don't know anything about what I went through. Ashley: Yes, I do. Remember? I know exactly what it's like to be accused of murder. More specifically, I know what it's like to take the blame for a crime that you didn't commit. And that's why you haven't told Victoria, and that's why you're interested in my story, isn't it? You took the fall for somebody else, didn't you? Lily: What's up? Cane: I just want to talk to you about what you overheard my dad saying when you walked in. Lily: Oh, honey, it's just Colin's usual idiocy. I didn't even think about it. Don't worry. It's fine. Cane: I love you. I love our family. I love this old building with its bad plumbing, which we have to renovate. Lily: Yeah. Cane: I love everything in my life. Lily: Honey, I know. Listen, I know. Colin is the one who's confused. He thinks you're dissatisfied, but I know better. It's fine. Jill: Would you just look at him over there? Working your friend, despite what I said about knocking it off. Cane: Listen, I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy. Let me go and rescue him. Jill: Okay. Cane: Come here. Jill: [Clears throat] Lily: So, you didn't know Joe when you were working at chancellor? Jill: No, real estate was cane's area. Lily: Oh. Jill: I just worry, Lily. Lily: What? Jill: You know, doing deals at that level -- it's such a rush. I hope this guy isn't, you know, putting a bunch of regrets in your husband's head. Lily: To be honest with you, I think that Joe is the one who's jealous of what cane has. Colin: What else can you tell me about this business deal? Cane: Uh, Dad, Joe's had a long day. Can we not talk shop? Thanks. Thanks. Joe: No, I don't mind. We just still haven't hammered out the details. Colin: Well, my son's a good hammerer. He's tenacious when the situation warrants. Joe: Oh, I know. I've seen him in action. Colin: Maybe you could use him in some capacity. Cane: I already have a job, remember? It's here. I'm very content with it. Colin: Please don't give me "content." You got to be passionate about work. That fire in the belly -- I know you've got it. Joe's got it. I hear it in his voice every time he talks about this project. Joe: Since you're so interested, working on a, uh, commercial real-estate development deal, and the warehouse is down by the university. Colin: That's not just warehouses anymore. A lot of businesses there. It's got to be complicated, getting the owners to sign off on it. Joe: Well, the owners own the business, but they don't own the buildings or the land that they're sitting on. Colin: That's a fair chunk of money. That's quite an opportunity. Cane: For some. Avery: So, what did you think of the news? Dylan: Billy moving in with Chelsea? Avery: Mm. Dylan: Sure didn't let any grass grow, did he? Avery: Well, Victoria wanted the divorce. Dylan: That is, uh -- that's true. Still, it must have been a shock for Victoria that her ex moved on so fast. Avery: How do you feel about the situation? Dylan: Ah, you know, it's complicated. Avery: It always is. Dylan: I have the woman that I want. And I'm happy. Then I'm -- you know, I'm glad for Billy and Chelsea. Avery: Well, I'm glad that you and Chelsea have made peace. You loved each other once. And that love doesn't disappear just because your marriage ended badly. Chelsea: Whoo! Billy: Avast, wee mateys! Let's go check out the booty we've hauled in. Chelsea: That is a terrible pirate imitation. Oh. Where'd that come from? Billy: What? Chelsea: Oh, somebody slid an envelope under the door. Billy: What is it? Chelsea: Well, it's for me. Billy: Huh. Well, then up we go, ye scurvy dogs -- or, you know, lamb and monkey, as the case may be. [Chuckles] [Knock on door] Sharon: I'll get it. Mariah, this isn't funny. Dressing up like you're Cassie? You know, I was confused earlier, so I mistook you. Cassie: Mom, stop. It's me. It's Cassie. I warned you that the truth was gonna come out. There's no way to stop it. It's happening. Sharon: Now? No. I'm marrying your father today. Cassie, please, it -- it can't be today. Nick: Sharon? Sharon: [Gasps] [Sighs] Colin: I found a way to come up with the money I owe you. You tell your friends that I can pay off my debt with interest. Now, I'm telling you, Kurtz, you do not threaten my wife. I warn you. Jill and her business are not part of this, so your money-laundering scam -- that's dead. Tell your friends I'll pay them back my way, not theirs. Okay. Got to go. Bye. [Sighs] Hi, babe. Jill: See, this is the second time I've caught you on the phone all secretive and fired-up. Colin: Ah, I think those pretty little eyes of yours are mistaken. I'm calm. Jill: And very interested in cane's business associate. Colin: Joe...Clark. Bright kid. Jill: Mm. Colin: Got a lot on his plate right now. Jill: [Chuckles] You are so transparent to me. See, baby, I know you, and I know you're up to something, and whatever it is, don't do it. Joe: Yeah, it's all set. Textbook transaction. No surprises. Everything's going according to plan. Dylan: What are you talking about? How can you do this to me with no warning? I mean, if this was your inten-- yeah, well, thanks for nothing. Avery: What happened? Dylan: It's the landlord. Reason I didn't get my lease -- he's selling the building. I got two months to clear out. Stitch: You know, you said you would have claimed you were guilty forever to protect your dad, if that's what it took. Ashley: Yes. But I'm very grateful I was never put to the test. It's easy to say things like that when things worked out the way they did. Stitch: Thanks, ash. You just helped me make my decision. Victoria: I need to know the truth, Maureen, so I can stop blaming myself for falling for a man who is capable of a crime like that. Maureen: I'll tell you who Benji is. Even when he was a little boy, he always wanted to help others, and he always did the right thing. Other kids are out on their skateboards, and Benji's studying, or he's at home, helping me and Kelly. Used to run errands for the neighbors and shovel the snow off their sidewalks. That's all you need to know about Benji. That is all you need to know. Victoria: Mom, hi. It's me. Um, give me a ring when you get this. When you called last night wanting to talk about Ben, I could tell there was more you wanted to say. I need to know what that is. Nick: All right. We got to get this show on the road. Sharon: Yeah, I just wish I hadn't fallen asleep. There's so much to do. Nick: What? I thought you said this time around, there wasn't a lot of preparations. Sharon: And before that, I was very harried. Nick: Oh, okay, so we can just chalk this up to the bride having some pre- wedding jitters? Sharon: Yeah, you're catching on. Nick: Yeah, I'm gonna really try and get this whole groom thing right this time. Sharon: Well, we should be old pros at it by now. This is the second time in a month we're saying our vows. Nick: And I can't wait till we get through the "I now pronounce you" part to get to my favorite part. [Smooches] Sharon: Let's hope. Nick: "Let's hope"? No, we're good to go this time. Last time, we were interrupted because Phyllis showed up and shocked everyone. That's not gonna happen again. [Knock on door] [Door opens] Children: Trick or treat! [NEXT_ON] Lauren: Halloween isn't just for kids. Now tell me where it hurts. Mariah: What, are you grumpy that Sharon and nick are finally making it official today? Victor: I didn't know that was happening. Phyllis: Tell me I've caught you in time before you've ruined your life.