Noah and Nick arrived at the Ranch so that Noah could say goodbye to Ashley and Abby. They were excited for him to get a fresh start by moving in with Sharon. When they left, Ashley sat down with Abby to inform her that her father would not be coming home — they were divorcing. Abby was upset by the news and implored her mother to work things out. When Ashley refused, Abby stormed out to see her father.

Sharon was delighted when Nick and Noah showed up with Noah's boxes. Nick spied a framed photo of Cassie and he and Sharon began reminiscing. Their discussion turned to Victor and how, despite his faults, he would do anything for his family. Noah entered with a copy of Restless Style that he had picked up when he stopped for gas. The three were upset about the Victor expose'. Nick rushed out to confront Billy, and Sharon informed Noah that she would quit the job she had just taken with Restless Style.

At his hotel room, Victor announced to Nikki that he was leaving Genoa City for a rehab clinic. "So I've chased you away, have I?" inquired Nikki. Victor invited her to come along with him. "If I have to spend all my time there staring at four walls of a hospital without being distracted by your beautiful face, I'll go nuts!" he declared. She agreed to go, if it was okay with the children. She made it clear, however, that she would just be there to see him through his recovery. Victor accused her of avoiding the subject of their future together. He grabbed her shoulders and told her that she had been right when she had declared to be the only woman he had ever truly loved. He tearfully pulled her into a lip lock just as Abby burst through the door. "SHE is the reason you and Mom are getting a divorce?" she cried. Ashley arrived a minute later. Nikki excused herself, just as Abby began hurling accusations. Ashley interrupted and instructed her to just accept their divorce and that they had private reasons for seeking it. They assured her that they would be parents to both her and Faith together. Abby wasn't buying it, and left. Victor informed Ashley about his plans to go away. He said that upon his return, he would take a more active role in his children's lives. After Ashley left, Nicholas arrived to show his father the expose' in Restless Style. Victor was sure that Billy hadn't acted alone. "Jack!" Nicholas spat. Nikki returned to Victor's room, and was shocked about the article. Nick demanded to know what his father planned to do about it, but Victor said he had no intention of retaliating. Nick said that though his father was not going to take action, there was "no way in hell" he was going to let it go. After he left, Victor wanted to get back to discussing the future with Nikki. She began to protest, but was taken off guard when Victor pulled out a large sparkling engagement ring.

At the coffeehouse, Gloria and Jeffrey came across a copy of Restless Style with Victor on the cover. They gleefully sat down to read the article. After reading about Victor's underhanded financial dealings, they schemed to sue Victor to reclaim the fortune they had lost in the bank collapse.

Michael and Lauren arrived at Kevin's apartment for the "Welcome to the Family" party for Ryder. Jana got Lauren alone and told her about the picture she had found of Ryder as a child. The two women agreed that Ryder must be hiding something. They discussed ways to make Ryder open up. Ryder and Kevin arrived and everyone sat down for appetizers and to wait for Gloria and Jeffrey. Ryder commented that the food was much better than what he had eaten in prison. Jana and Lauren began questioning Ryder about his past. His answers satisfied them temporarily, but Lauren pressed on. "Tell me about your mother," she queried. He admitted that he didn't know much about his mother, as she had left him with Terrible Tom at a very young age. He stated that he had believed he was an only child until he met Kevin. Just then Jana received a phone call saying that the espresso machine had broken at the coffeehouse. Ryder volunteered to go help out. He couldn't escape fast enough. Gloria and Jeffrey arrived with a copy of Restless Style and announced to Michael that he would make them very rich once again. Michael tried to refuse to represent them in their lawsuit against Victor, but Gloria talked him into it. Mac arrived, wanting to talk to Kevin about Billy. Kevin wondered if Mac should continue to make excuses for Billy. She mused that perhaps she should leave him.

Abby went to the coffeehouse and ordered a drink from Ryder. She flirted with him, but he wasn't interested. "How old are you?" he asked. When she responded that she was eighteen, Noah showed up and shot her down. "Funny how two weeks ago you were fourteen," he deadpanned. Abby was angry at Noah for embarrassing her, but he explained that he was protecting her. "If everyone else can do whatever they want without worrying about the consequences, so can I!" she raged. Ryder went into the back room and made a call. "It's all going as planned," he snarled into the phone.

Chloe arrived at Restless Style and congratulated a smug Billy on the newest issue. Billy's smile didn't last long, however, when Mac burst in and demanded to know what Billy had done. She was not impressed with his explanations and was furious that he had trashed the man that Traci had chosen to receive Colleen's heart. Chloe stood up for Billy, who was shocked that Mac was siding against him. An angry Mac left. Sharon and Ashley arrived, both steaming mad at Billy. "THIS is how you spent my money?" Ashley shrieked. "By attacking the father of my children?" Billy explained that the issue would generate huge profits, which would enable him to pay her back faster. "Your money-driven decision is going to hurt a lot of people, little brother!" she exclaimed. Meanwhile, Chloe cornered Sharon and commented that she just couldn't seem to get enough. "Not with Nick ... or Billy ... or Jack ... hmmm, is there someone I'm forgetting?" she snarked. Sharon informed Chloe that she was there to give her notice. A fuming Nicholas entered and announced to Billy that, although he couldn't take the magazine back, he still owned the building. "You have fifteen minutes to pack your stuff and get out!" he demanded of a stunned Billy. "You mess with my father, you mess with me!"