At the club, Nikki ran around trying to take care of Victor's appointments for him. He stopped her and asked what was going on with her. She wondered why he came looking for her the night she left Genoa City for Colorado. He replied that whenever he wants to talk about the future, she avoids it. "What future?" she asked. "The future you and I are meant to have," he said. She, of course, hurried off, but promised that she'd be back.

A contrite Victoria called J.T. in New York and apologized for fighting with him before he took off for his job interview. After, Victoria joined Michael at the G.C.A.C. and showed him that the media was writing about the S.E.C. investigating her. Katherine came over to say hello and advised Victoria not to lose sleep over getting attacked by the press. After, Victor came downstairs and found his daughter and Michael in the restaurant. Victoria asked Victor what he'd do about the press. Michael advised them not to go after the journalists or else she'd look guilty. Victoria argued that Newmans fight back. Victor suggested she not deal with the press when she's this angry and warned her that it would probably happen again. He then said that he's going to take over for her and deal with the media. Victoria refused. "I've earned the right to defend my own name," she insisted, but requested that her father give her his blessing.

Kay visited Nikki in Victor's suite. Kay was surprised when Nikki admitted that she keeps walking away whenever he wants to talk about their future. Kay urged her pal to get on with her life. She realized that Nikki and Victor could get it right this time or things could fall apart again, but believed that Nikki needed to "cut the crap" and stop waffling. Nikki said that she knows that her feelings for Victor have never changed, but if he chooses her, his choice comes with a price. Later, Victoria joined Nikki in the suite and admitted that things aren't going so well between herself and J.T., and that he wants her to make a choice between her marriage or the company. Nikki realized that Victoria would lose either way, but reminded her that her family is the most important thing.... Victor told Michael that he's about to make some big changes in his life.

Emily and Paul went to Crimson Lights and joked about her having a "famous face." Paul acknowledged that Patty should've asked Emily before stealing her look. Emily understood that Patty didn't know what she was doing. Paul just wanted his sister back, but Emily explained that Patty might never be herself again. He asked Emily to stay in town and be Patty's doctor. Emily agreed to stay for a few more days.

At Restless Style, Billy continued to work on his last-minute exposé on Victor. Jack stopped by and asked Billy if he'd lost his mind. Billy revealed that he intended to skewer Victor. Jack was surprised, but Billy reminded him that Jack had written an exposé about Victor and Sabrina. Jack read Billy's draft and agreed to help him with the article. Jack then dictated copy to him about Victor's insider trading. Billy stopped and angrily asked why Jack was willing to do this to Victor when he was all for letting Victor have Colleen's heart. Jack warned that if Billy goes after that angle, it'll make Victor look like a martyr. He also implored Billy to leave Patty out of it. Billy didn't think that Victor's business accounts would make a good story, but agreed to keep it the way Jack had written it. However, after Jack left, Billy began to rewrite his original story.

Jack ran into Emily at the coffeehouse. She asked him to stop visiting Patty because she believed that it was bad for her patient's health. Jack didn't think that Emily was ever going to cut him a break. "I'm afraid I won't," Emily acknowledged. He agreed to stay away from Patty but asked Emily to stop giving him the evil eye.

At Sharon's place, Adam confessed to Sharon about how he'd seduced, used and lied to Rafe. Sharon listened patiently and promised not to judge. He regretted hurting Rafe and Heather. Sharon was very understanding and revealed that she had stolen things in the past and didn't even know who her baby's father was at first. "We've both paid the price. We've both done our time," she shrugged. "But we move on." She encouraged him to think about his new little sister and go from there. "How do you give me the benefit of the doubt?" he asked, clearly touched by her compassion. Sharon suggested that they be each other's "bad choice" sponsor. He agreed and they shook on it. Later, Sharon went to Restless Style and helped Billy send a file. She then asked him for a job. He readily gave her one and they toasted to it.... Adam found Victor in the club and suggested that Victoria lay low and not handle the media. Victor basically ignored him and stepped away. Michael accused Adam of playing a game — and warned him that he's not going to let Adam get away with anything.