Michael and Nick spent the entire night in Sharon's hotel lobby but never saw her. Nick was allowed in Sharon's room where, he found all her clothes but no purse. He grew increasingly worried for her safety, then called Phyllis to check on his daughters. She reported that everything was fine and he apologized for coming down so hard on her but said he was glad she is back in Genoa City. After they hung up, it was clear Phyllis was still in New Orleans!

Deacon was thrilled to have spent the night with Nikki and wondered if they have a real chance of being together. She said she couldn't think that far ahead since she had just gotten sober. While Deacon was out of the living room, Katherine dropped in unexpectedly; Nikki was flustered. Kay was shocked when Deacon suddenly emerged and Nikki did her impression of a deer caught in the headlights. After Deacon left, Kay hissed, "Are you out of your mind?" Nikki explained that she hadn’t known Victor's marriage to Meggie was a sham, and jumped into bed with Deacon; then Victor walked in on them. Kay was still bowled over that her friend would turn to Deacon, of all people. "You don't know him like I do," Nikki pouted, and asked for Kay to be supportive. Nikki vowed to use Victor’s absence as an opportunity to find herself. Kay mentioned that Victor destroyed Adam's hedge fund, endangering Jack's wealth and reputation.

Jill was surprised to find Lauren at the boutique and it wasn't long till they were sniping at each other. Jill suggested that her sister take more time off if she was still worried about Daisy; Lauren accused Jill of trying to take control of the whole company. A fuse blew and the lights went out, which terrified Lauren. Jill quickly got the lights working again and tried to calm a rattled Lauren, who angrily pushed her sis away and rushed out of the shop.

Nikki checked on Jack, who shared that he and 12 other innocent investors were shafted by Victor when he collapsed the hedge fund. Nikki told Jack that she and Victor weren't together anymore and he revealed Skye is missing and that Adam may have followed Sharon to New Orleans.

At Gloworm, Kay encountered Jill, who grumbled that a freaked-out Lauren dismissed her offer of support. Kay advised Jill to make Lauren realize that she will always be there for her. Meanwhile, Lauren showed up at the jail and accused Daisy of hiring someone to sabotage the boutique. When Daisy denied it, Lauren screamed, "You will never get out of here!"

Nick and Michael decided to search the expansive New Orleans City Park, which included botanical gardens and a museum. Meanwhile, Adam and Sharon woke up at the inn, still basking in the afterglow of their night together. They went to City Park, where they happily strolled. Sharon saw a carousel that reminded her of the one in Paris when she and Nick remembered Cassie. Sharon snapped out of her flashback and told Adam that she couldn't be with him. He protested but she insisted, "I have to go back to my family." As they hugged, Nick arrived and ordered Adam to take his hands off of Sharon. She was shocked by Nick's appearance, then Michael arrived to announce that the marshals were on their way. Adam was shocked when Nick said that Skye is missing and Adam is the prime suspect. After Adam was arrested and led away, Nick asked Sharon if she was being held against her will but she assured that Adam would never hurt her. When Sharon explained she was saying good-bye to Adam, Nick got upset. "You did that six months ago. I don't understand this hold he has over you," he fumed. Sharon assured that she wasn't confused anymore, but Nick said he didn't want to get married. "We're done," he spat. Sharon walked away. Phyllis suddenly appeared and sighed to an angry Nick, "She just can't get over him, can she?"