Sharon is released from jail despite Victor's protests and with the help of Michael and Leslie. Victor lets Sharon know that the annulment is in the works. Sharon tells him that she signed the prenup under pressure. Victor reminds her that she committed fraud. Phyllis tells Nick that they need to talk, but his mind is on Sharon and the children. While Genevieve has a talk with Katherine, Nikki goes up to join them and warns Katherine about Genevieve. Genevieve offers her apologies which Nikki accepts. Nikki lets Katherine know that Victor is going to propose. Nikki sees Jack sitting at a nearby table and goes to tell him that Victor is going to propose and she is going to accept. Victor walks in and sees Nikki talking to Jack. Katherine stops him from interrupting them. As Harmony talks with Devon about Tucker, he comes downstairs to join them. Tucker tries to explain but Devon doesn't believe a word he has to say. Ronan comes to visit Phyllis, but she is hesitant to let him in. Jack isn't at all surprised by Nikki's news. Katherine informs Victor that she knows what he is planning with Nikki. Nick and Avery discuss the prenup and that Sharon would be crazy not to accept it. Avery advises Nick to stand behind Phyllis. Ronan and Phyllis become cozy and begins to kiss which results in them making love. Nick comes to visit and is about to knock on the door but changes his mind and leaves. Sharon and Tucker have a run in about what he got her involved in. Tucker warns Jack and Genevieve that he will never get Beauty of Nature back. Jack calls the SEC on Tucker. Sharon, Michael, and Leslie discuss how Sharon is going to make Victor pay.
Tucker: Keep walking. I'd like to finish my coffee in peace. Jack: Or you could just say yes. Tucker: I think I'd rather make you wait out the deadline on your ultimatum, consider my options. Genevieve: You don't have any. Jack: Either you sell Beauty of Nature back to me, or Genevieve and I go to the S.E.C. Genevieve: Who will launch into an extensive investigation and cripple your company. Jack: Do yourself a favor, Tucker-- give us an answer. Tucker: When I'm ready. (Clears throat) Ohh... look who's here. Well... (Sighs) If you're looking to lay into me, just take a number and line up. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: Sharon. You made bail. Listen, though. I have to warn you-- the charges against you are numerous and serious. You better bring your "A" game, Counselor. Leslie: We'll do that. Sharon: This is a witch hunt. Victor's playing the victim when he's the one who left me. I will not let him push me around! [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Sharon will never know what hit her. Avery: Mm-hmm. Nikki: Hi, Avery. Oh, am I interrupting? Victor: Not at all. Avery: Mm-hmm. Nice to see you, Nikki. Nikki: You, too. Hi. Victor: Mm. Well, just in time. Nikki: Oh, yeah? Victor: Mm-hmm. Nikki: For what, exactly? Victor: I'll show you. Victor: (Sighs) Nikki: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: I want her to move back in here, you know? I just... how do I get to spend time with her? I-I'm e-mailing her. I'm texting her. She's not responding to me. She's just icing me out. Nick: You gotta back off a little, give her time to come around. Phyllis: She's upset for something I didn't do. I-I'm not--I'm not even having an affair with Ronan. Nick: Well, you want to explain that to Summer? Of course not, because that means you would have to tell her about moving Tim Reid's dead body around and then the hit-and-run on Paul and Christine, and if you somehow manage to unravel all of these lies you've told, Summer's probably gonna be right where she is now-- keeping her distance from you, like me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: (Sighs) What you have done is utterly contemptible. Tucker: I know you don't want anything to do with me, but, um, I would like to talk to you, Devon, for a few minutes, if you don't mind. Devon: A-about what? Tucker: Okay. (Sighs) I was hoping, uh, that you won't continue to cut me off like your grandmother has. Kay: You're demanding consideration for nearly costing Victor Newman his life? Pursuing the almighty dollar, not caring about the people you hurt? Tucker: You know what, Katherine? We don't need to get into that again. Kay: Well, then what kind of example are you s-- are you setting for your son? Tucker: You're giving me parenting advice? You? Devon: There's no reason to discuss this. Kay: Oh, I'm through discussing. I'm taking action. Tucker: What, I'm your bad little boy you want to punish? You didn't even raise me. Kay: That is-- didn't raise you? I thanked God for you. I was so proud Tucker McCall, my son, built an empire all by himself and didn't require a thing from Katherine Chancellor. You know something? I was actually honored to be able... to pass on to you my legacy. That--that meant all the real estate, the home, the companies-- my life's work. And now everything the two of us have built together over these past few years-- it's lost. Do you understand? You can never get that back. It's lost, just because of your careless disregard. So effective as of this very moment...you're no longer in my will. What I lovingly-- lovingly wanted to put into your hands...I'm putting into your son's. Tucker: Devon. I'm glad you'll, um, you'll have the security of that money. Devon: You know what, Tucker? I'd rather have a father with a little integrity than all of Katherine's money. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: You know, many years ago, I made a choice... the perfect choice of the woman that I wanted to spend my life with. Nikki: You are talking about me, aren't you? Victor: Well, of course I am. Nikki: Uh-huh. Victor: And with that in mind... Nikki: No, Victor, stop. Stop, and... I wish you wouldn't do what you're about to do. Victor: Well, I'll be damned. Well, then why did you stop me? Nikki: Because if you had continued, I might have perhaps been asked to respond to a... request. Victor: And if this was a request? Nikki: Then I would need a delay. And don't get me wrong-- I adore you, and I would love to-- Victor: You would love to respond favorably? Nikki: Till death do us part. But this delay would not just be for my benefit. Victor: Why? Do you think I'm unsure? Nikki: No, not at all. Victor: Well... Nikki: It's just the last few months, our lives have involved people that-- we have a lot of loose ends. Victor: And you're saying, this... this loose end, we just need to cut it off? Is that what you're saying? Nikki: Don't you think? Victor: How long of a delay? Nikki: Oh, I don't know. A day. Victor: Mm-hmm. Nikki: Mm. No, less than a day. Victor: Oh, yeah? Nikki: Oh, much less. Victor: Mm. Nikki: (Clears throat) And you? Victor: Well, I will cut off the last loose end. Shall we meet back here? Nikki: Absolutely. I will meet you right here in a few hours. Victor: (Breathes deeply) [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: Grandma, I want to thank you for making me a part of your estate, but I do have to tell you that I'm a little uncomfortable with this whole situation. Kay: You mean, about your father's actions? Devon: And yours. Kay: Mine? Devon: Yeah, it's... do you remember when I first found out that Tucker was my father, and I said that I felt like a chess piece being played by the two of you? Kay: Oh, Darling, I am so sorry. I-- Devon: It's... I could tell that you were very upset. Kay: (Chuckles) Oh. Oh, yeah. I just wanted him to feel the weight of my displeasure. As usual, I just let... (Chuckles) I let my mouth outrun my brain. Devon: No. No, no, no, no, no. It's-- it seemed like your heart was doing the talking. Kay: Devon, I thought your father had grown, that he cared about more than just wealth and power. I wanted to show him what he did to my best friend and his family... was utterly, utterly unforgivable. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: So how about that? You're more forgiving than my son or my own mother. Harmony: Well, since we go way back, I also have an opinion, which you can take or leave. Tucker: Okay, what is it? Harmony: Between back then and now, you have finessed your act... but there is one thing that I've never seen you do before-- use a woman like that. Tucker: What, are you talking about Sharon? Harmony: What you did to that girl... (Sighs) Not cool. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: All right, Sharon, that about covers it. You're free to go. Leslie: Thanks, Michael. Avery: Michael, hi. I've brought you something you should take a look at-- new evidence in the Sharon Newman case. Leslie: There's no need for you to stay. I'll--I'll deal with this. Sharon: Um, no, I kind of want to see what she's got. Avery: This is undeniable evidence that there was, in fact, a prenuptial agreement between Victor Newman and Sharon Newman. Oh, and you signed it. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: Do you-- do you have to leave? Um, w-we should talk. Nick: I can't. I got a text from Avery. I have to meet her so we can go see Sharon at the jail. Phyllis: So Sharon hasn't made bail? Nick: I cannot believe this is my life right now. Both of the mothers of my children might end up in prison. Phyllis: Well, Sharon might. I won't. Nick: It'd be nice if you guys would realize that everything you do affects the people who love you. Phyllis: Does it, really? Including you? Nick: Look, I know you feel alone right now and I'm sorry, but I have to think about my kids right now. [SCENE_BREAK] Genevieve: Thank you. I appreciate it. Nikki: Oh, watch out for this one, Katherine. She'll sell out her best friend for cash. Kay: Mm, no, the lady was apologizing. Nikki: Was she? Kay: Mm-hmm. Genevieve: You don't have to believe me, but I really do regret having hurt your family. Nikki: You do? Well, then... I accept your apology. Genevieve: Just like that? Nikki: Look, we all know that you're mercenary and grasping, but at least you admitted it. Genevieve: I did? Did I admit that? Nikki: In spite of the fact that you have done things with men I care about that, uh, have not really been very kind. Genevieve: Oh, right, right. Uh, unlike me... (Chuckles) Who left Jack at the altar, you waited until after the wedding to dump him. Nikki: I think everyone was happier with the outcome we had, so that's really all that matters. So... thank you. Genevieve: You're welcome, I think. Kay: Well, you were certainly easy on her. Nikki: Katherine, I am on a mission to let go of baggage and start things fresh. Kay: Really? Any, uh, particular reason? Nikki: Victor is planning to propose. Kay: Well, should I tell you "I told you so"? Nikki: Uh, maybe later. Part of starting fresh is talking to Jack. Kay: Well, good luck with that. Nikki: Jack. Do you have a minute? There are some things I have to say I want you to hear directly from me. Jack: Like what? Nikki: Um... (Chuckles) This is not easy. Jack: What is it? Nikki: Victor is about to propose, and I plan on saying yes. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: What difference does the prenup make? Leslie: The prenup that you swore never existed, that you signed in front of a notary? Sharon, this proves you were lying. Victor: Hello. I can see that my attorney has delivered all the necessary documents. Michael: She has. What brings you by? Victor: Just wanted to make sure that you have all the necessary evidence to proceed with fraud charges against Sharon. Michael: Yeah, well, the signed prenup-- that, uh, does allow for a conviction. Leslie: If that document is legitimate. Victor: You trust me when I tell you that the prenup will hold up to any and all scrutiny, all right? Leslie: Well, then my client and I will have to reconsider our strategy. Michael: Well, to save the court time and money, I'm willing to plead this out. Leslie: We should at least consider this, in light of the new evidence. Sharon: That's fine. Go ahead. Victor: Okay, so let's-- Leslie: What do you have to offer? Sharon: Go. Avery: Yes. Sharon: (Clears throat) You may be able to prove I signed the prenup... Victor: I've already done so. Sharon: But I signed it under a certain amount of pressure. Victor: So you're claiming that I forced you. Is that it? Sharon: Well, I will challenge the validity of the document, and I might win. Victor: You can hire the best damn lawyers you want. You can even plead insanity. That doesn't change the fact that you committed fraud and manipulated the stock. Sharon: We'll see. Victor: The prenup won't matter because I've filed an annulment that'll come through soon. This marriage never happened. [SCENE_BREAK] Harmony: Well, listen, um, do you mind my butting in about Tucker? Devon: Well, I guess not. Why? Harmony: I was just thinking that maybe you shouldn't let Katherine get in between you and him. Devon: I'm not. I'm plenty disgusted with Tucker regardless of anybody else. Harmony: And I-I'm-- I'm not defending Tucker, but he is your father, and I just hope that you can leave the door open. Devon: That's the thing-- I left the door open before, you know? I let myself think that he could be a good guy, and he wasn't-- again. (Footsteps on stairs) Tucker: (Sighs) I'm sorry to interrupt. Um, I did want to say something. You were right. I behaved badly, and I wanted to tell you, Devon, I am sorry. Devon: I can't accept that. Harmony: Devon-- Devon: What? What? I'm not trying to be rude, okay? I'm just not ready, and to be honest with you, I don't know if I ever will be. Tucker: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: You were pretty angry when you left yesterday. Ronan: I was. Phyllis: Why are you back? Ronan: I'm here to check on you. May I? Phyllis: No. Do you realize that you've made things really complicated in my marriage... and really complicated with my daughter? Ronan: I do realize that. I also realize that as it may be complicated, it may also save your butt. Phyllis: I don't feel saved. Ronan: Invite me in. Phyllis: No. Ronan: (Chuckles) Okay, I'm gonna remind you how this works. You--you actually let me come into the apartment and then you unload on me. You vent with me like you can't with anyone else and you feel better, and I will, too. And then I'll come to the closed door, I'll open it, and I'll leave. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: What the hell were you thinking, burning the prenup? Sharon: My humiliation by Victor drove me to it. Nick: That's your defense? Sharon: Well, I was distraught. I married a man who went on a horseback ride and never came back. Nick: You don't even sound sorry. Sharon: Well, this is Victor's doing. He's the one that created this situation, not me. Nick: Other than making arrangements for you to spend time with Faith, I'll be avoiding you as much as possible. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: You and Victor getting back together is hardly a news flash, but getting married? So soon? Nikki: Well, why should we wait? Jack: I promised myself that in matters of the heart, I would go very slowly. Nikki: I know I'm partly the reason why you feel that way. Jack: I don't blame you. Nikki: I should have listened to you. You had a better grasp of my feelings about Victor than I did. Jack: Even after you agreed to marry me, I told you you loved him. Nikki: I truly thought I was ready to walk away with no regrets, and I was so happy with you. Jack: Maybe I should have listened to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Kay: Victor. Now come on, please. This is one conversation you should let them complete. I tell you, I know what you're planning. Victor: Oh, yeah? In what regard? Kay: Well, it's marital. Thank God some of the world is aligning properly. Victor: What are you talking about? Kay: I-if you and Nikki... well, you could really boost my morale, you know, if you'd just stop being so bullheaded, Victor. If you--the two of you would just recognize or-- well, even Jack sees. Victor: Enlighten me. Kay: My darling friend, it always has been and it always will be... Nikki and Victor. Victor: You tell Nikki to come see me when she's finished. Kay: Oh, come-- Victor. Jack: You shouldn't feel too guilty about breaking my heart. I'm still standing-- in no small part because of you. Nikki: You're trying to tell me that my running off to find Victor helped you to walk again? Jack: When I first got shot, you kept coming, encouraging me, telling me not to take myself too seriously. That helped a lot. But, yeah, when you went chasing after Victor, I was more determined than ever to get out of that wheelchair. Nikki: At least you're still speaking to me. Jack: You'll forgive me if I don't congratulate you on your engagement. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: So this prenup seals it. Avery: Mm-hmm, and Sharon would be crazy not to make a deal. Nick: (Chuckles) You are a great lawyer. Avery: (Laughs) Nick: You know, I'm serious. The whole time my dad was gone, all the ups and downs with my family, you stayed cool, calm, and smart. Avery: Well, I think that was easier for me to do than you, having to deal with your ex-wife and all her crap. Nick: It was definitely a challenge. Avery: Mm-hmm, which you handled splendidly. Nick: I'm really looking forward to stepping away from all that. Avery: Yeah, let Victor handle her for awhile. (Laughing) Nick: Oh, please God. (Laughing) Avery: Yeah. Nick: It's been awhile since I've laughed like that. That's 'cause of you. Avery: Anytime. [SCENE_BREAK] Phyllis: And since Summer thinks I was cheating on her dad by sleeping with you, she won't talk to me. Ronan: She's a teenager. Do they talk to anybody? Phyllis: I was trying to not be found guilty of running down Paul and Christine, and instead, people think I'm guilty of something less criminal. Ronan: But more awful? Phyllis: Sex with you... was not awful. Ronan: Do you feel better? Phyllis: Almost. [SCENE_BREAK] Nikki: Hi. (Door closes) Victor: You came back. Nikki: I did what we discussed. Victor: You cut off the last loose end? Nikki: And I feel so much lighter. Victor: You look even more beautiful. Nikki: So, um... what happened to the candles and the flowers? [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Sharon. I'm so glad you made bail. Sharon: Mm. Yeah, without any assistance from you. You know, that prenup came back to bite me. Tucker: I warned you not to destroy it. Sharon: Yeah. Yeah, just like, um, you encouraged me to commandeer Victor's company. Tucker: Yeah, but look what you accomplished. You were amazing. I know it might have landed you in some trouble, but you'll--you'll find a way around it. Sharon: I used to admire men like you and Victor, even count on you to look after me. But the lesson's been learned. To hell with anyone else. I'm looking out for myself. [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: Time's up, Tucker. We need your final answer. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: Kind of feels like we should get out of here. Feeling's not mutual, huh? Avery: No, it's not that. It's not that. I just... Phyllis is my sister and I love her, and I can't... I can't damage the relationship that I have worked so hard to mend. So... go back to Phyllis and try to make things work. Nick: (Sighs) I've tried, for months. Avery: Okay, she is too proud to say this, but she needs you now, more than ever. [SCENE_BREAK] Ronan: Where are you going? Phyllis: Um, I feel like I have to make a run for it. Ronan: This is your house. Phyllis: I just feel that, um... we were gonna do something... that... Ronan: That what? What were we about to do? Phyllis: I think that you were gonna take my hand and kiss it. Ronan: Like this? Phyllis: And... and then you were... you were gonna look at me... and make me feel wanted. And... you were gonna kiss my neck... and it would be... downhill from there. I'm just... (Sighs) Trying to be right. I'm trying to be good. I'm trying to be good. Ronan: Phyllis... this will be good. Phyllis: (Breathing heavily) Nick: (Exhaling slowly) (Elevator door closes) Nick: (Sighs) (Elevator door opens) [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: Mom, you think I should have been more understanding with Tucker? Harmony: You're grown, and you have a right to react your way, I mean, even if it's not the way I'd handle it. Devon: But you're disappointed in me. Harmony: No, never. I just hope that Tucker would get a glimpse of that loving and forgiving side of yours the way I've been lucky enough to see it. Devon: Yeah, but, you know, it's different with you, Mom. Harmony: How? Devon: 'Cause... you--you are a recovering addict, okay? The mistakes that you've made in the past, most of the time, were connected with your disease. Now Tucker, over and over again, makes the conscious choice to be selfish and thoughtless, and he has no excuses for that. [SCENE_BREAK] Tucker: Here's my answer-- go ahead and call the S.E.C. You're not getting Beauty of Nature back. Jack: Oh, I will. Tucker: Is this really what you and I have come to? Genevieve: Are you kidding me? (Laughs) After everything you've done-- make the call. Tucker: Have fun, you two. Jack: Yeah, this is Jack Abbott. Uh, I've run across a case of stock manipulation. Yeah, I thought you'd be interested. It involves Tucker McCall. [SCENE_BREAK] Michael: The best I can do... is a half-million-dollar fine and three and a half years in prison. Leslie: What do you think? Sharon: I don't care how much it costs. I want you to get me out of this. Leslie: Can you give us a moment, Michael? Sharon: Aggressively pursue my abandonment lawsuit against Victor, and no annulment. He's not gonna get rid of me that easily. I am gonna fight like hell to get what I deserve. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: It was very perceptive of you to stop me this morning. Nikki: Was it? Victor: Well, when I was in L.A., I thought I'd lost everything, you know? And when I came back here, I realized that I not only have to cut off one loose end, I've got a lot of things to take care of. Nikki: I understand. Victor: But I'm on my way to do that, and all I'll think about is you. Nikki: It sounds like it's gonna take more than a few hours to tie up those loose ends. Victor: You know, you already have my heart. Nikki: I know, and I know that you're doing this out of respect for me, and it just makes me love you all the more. Victor: Do you need more time? Nikki: Oh, no. It's enough to know that we know where we're headed and I'm on the journey with you. Victor: And I with you. [NEXT_ON] Phyllis: My trial starts tomorrow. Genevieve: Don't underestimate Tucker. Jack: You're not planning to double-cross me, are you? Tucker: I got something you want. Victor: And what's that? Tucker: Beauty of Nature.