Upon learning that Neil contacted several investment bankers on behalf of Chancellor Industries, Jack assumed Katherine was trying to raise cash and offered to buy Jabot from her. When she turned him down, Jack guessed that she was taking her company public but Kay remained mum.

As Chance and Chloe were bonding at Crimson Lights, Phillip and Nina interrupted them for a talk. Chloe skedaddled, and Chance apologized for his earlier outburst. Phillip encouraged him to be honest about his feelings.

Ashley expressed her disappointment to Billy for his articles on the Newmans. "I believed in you," huffed Ash. "That's the only reason why I lent you the money to buy Restless Style." Billy tried to change Nick's mind on booting the mag out of the Newman-owned building but Nick wasn't interested. Later, Nick shared with Victoria that he's leaning toward settling with the investors in the Cayman bank fiasco to save their company's reputation.

After Cane pulled himself together, he and Neil were surprised to meet Emily, who was there to offer counseling. Emily was introduced to Lily and the gals had a heart-to-heart about her cancer. Jill, Mac, Kay, Murphy, Nina and Phillip all arrived to lend Neil and Cane their support. Everyone was relieved when Lily's infection was beaten; Cane and Neil even hugged.

Jack suggested to Ashley that they buy up as many shares of Chancellor as they can so they will have the leverage on the board of directors to get back Jabot. Ashley refused to get involved and Jack hoped she would change her mind. Later, Ashley made a secret call. "I want to get in position now to buy as much Chancellor stock as I can," she informed someone on the other end.

With the threat of eviction hanging over them, Gloria and Jeffrey fretted how to raise cash to pay the rent. Jeff suggested they stage a robbery at Crimson Lights, since Kevin in insured. Gloria nixed it but a knife-wielding man later showed up at the coffeehouse and demanded money. Chance tried to intervene and was stabbed. Murphy called Chance's cell and a horrified Gloria answered. "The man you called ... he's just been stabbed!" Glo screamed.

Chloe brought the divorce papers to Billy and she signed them.... Michael called Gloria with the news that Newman would reimburse the money they lost in the bank closure. "God bless the S.E.C.," cheered Jeff.... Emily met Jack for a drink. After, he surprised her with a kiss... The news of Chance's stabbing shocked Nina, Phillip, Jill and Kay.... Cane was thrown when Lily wanted to start a family right away. They were surprised when Mac volunteered to be their surrogate.