Devon doesn’t want to but takes a pill anyway. It helps, and Devon rejoins Barlow to announce they’re arranging a video conference with Renee right now. Afterward, Barlow strikes a deal with Devon. Once alone, Ana and Devon discuss his medication and he tries to downplay the need for them. Ana points out he had a panic attack in which Devon admits. He confesses he thought he could handle his grief, but things got away from him. Ana will back off. Devon says, “Please don’t.”
At the police station, Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) argue with Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso), who wants to know if they’re positive Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) didn’t kill J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill) then asks who did? Rey has Nikki exit, and Victoria warns he doesn’t intimidate her. Rey baits her about Victor going AWOL. Victoria doesn’t know where he is, and even if she did, wouldn’t tell him. Rey senses there’s something she’s not telling him. Rey butts heads with Nikki next, who is angry about him targeting Victor.
At home, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) reacts to Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni) asking him to go on a date with another woman by wondering if it’s a test and he says he will pass. Phyllis explains it’s Rebecca Barlow and that they’re close to signing a deal, but she wants to have dinner with him to discuss the properties. Nick chuckles as Phyllis asks him to flash his killer smile to help her, and wants her to admit she’s pimping him out. Phyllis lets him know that Barlow could prove to be a useful contact, and reveals that she has no idea they’re a couple. Nick wonders whether to be insulted or flattered, but agrees to help.
At their studio apartment, Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) and Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) remain at odds. Mariah doesn’t know what will help and says she has to go.
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At Crimson Lights, Sharon McAvoy (Sharon Case) is surprised to hear Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) talking about how well he and Phyllis Summers are working together. Billy assures Sharon he’s still there to lean on if she needs him. Billy doesn’t want bitterness anymore. Sharon admits she still cares for Nick, but can never go back to him.
Elsewhere, Mariah Copeland meets with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and updates him on her difficulties with Tessa Porter. He thinks it may be time to call it quits. Mariah can’t walk away because she’s scared to death that she will not find someone else. Kyle points out she’s smart, funny, beautiful and real. Mariah realizes she has to break up with Tessa. Later, Rey Rosales comes by and Mariah alludes to having a bad day.
At Victoria Newman’s house, Nikki Newman is stressed about Victor Newman’s disappearance, the gun, and the bloody shirt. She rants, “Who is doing this?” Victoria replies it’s somebody who wants to get to them, and they can’t let them. She goes upstairs to text Sharon McAvoy and Phyllis Summers. Nikki eyes the alcohol and pours a glass of wine and hides when Victoria returns.
Sharon arrives, and they tell her Rey Rosales found a literal smoking gun. Sharon gets up to speed and wonders if Victor Newman killed J.T. Hellstrom after they ‘thought’ they did. Victoria maintains Victor wouldn’t have left evidence behind, and Nikki considers Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) may be setting him up. Sharon decides it’s obvious who did it then adds the person who should be here with them. Nikki states, “Phyllis.” Sharon lays out her theory that Phyllis went back for the body and hid it. Nikki and Victoria deem it implausible. Sharon asks if not Phyllis, then who? Nikki can think of only one person. Victoria wants to put an end to this now.
At the Athletic Club, Nick Newman chats to Rebecca Barlow about the properties, and she flirts. They complement one another, and she hopes she’s not keeping him from a girlfriend. Nick replies that he’s where he wants to be. Billy Abbott arrives at the bar and notices the pair. At the table, Barlow tells Nick they’ll close the deal in her suite. Billy watches them leave together. In the suite, Barlow pours wine, spills it on herself, and changes into lingerie. Nick awkwardly urges her to sign the contracts. She says it can wait.
Billy Abbott arrives at Nick Newman’s place and informs Phyllis Summers that Nick is already cheating on her. Phyllis laughs and explains Nick’s doing them a favor. Billy’s skeptical. Phyllis wonders about his concern and reminds him he bedded Summer Newman (Hunter King). Billy regrets that, and still cares about Phyllis. She wonders if he’s asking her to get back together. They both decide he should leave.
Tessa Porter leaves her apartment to meet Mariah Copeland, who has texted her. She is locking the door when someone puts a black bag over her head from behind. Tessa screams and drops her keys.
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