Victor takes a blow to the head during a plan to capture the thugs who beat up Raul. Victor takes some pain pills and kisses Sharon when she needs comfort. Nick sees Sharon and Victor kissing through the window. Victor takes the blame for the kiss in hopes of saving his son's marriage, claiming drugs and alcohol were involved. Angrily Nick confronts Sharon about the situation. Unable to cope, Sharon sends Nick a letter explaining that she has left town and is uncertain when she will return.

Despondent over Sharon's departure, Cassie falls into an icy pond. Cassie is rescued but Dr. Walker diagnosis her catatonic condition as permanent. Nikki returns from business and rushes to the hospital where Nick tells her about Sharon and Victor's kiss. Victor to confesses to Nikki it was Sharon who initiated the kiss which Nikki later reveals to Nick. Eventually, Cassie awakens from her coma. When Sharon returns, a hurt and angry Cassie claims to hate her mother and vows to never forgive her for leaving. Sharon makes headway with Nick when she proclaims her love for him and the children. Victoria breaks up with Diego who decides to continue his life as a drifter.

Brad tells Nikki everything about Ashley and the artificial insemination, causing Nikki much distress. Brad seeks comfort from Olivia and they sleep together. Ashley collapses and is rushed to the hospital. Olivia tells Ashley she is pregnant and Brad and Ashley reconcile over the news. Olivia apologizes to Ashley for her transgression with Brad and asks for her friendship back. Dr. Reese warns a pregnant Ashley to avoid stress because her blood pressure is too high.

Ashley is angry at Victor for not telling her about his plan to over-bid for Satine, the cosmetics company Jabot was also interested in acquiring. Dru uses her own dirty tricks by stealing ex-Satine chemist, Damon Porter's business card from Neil's office. Jabot hires Porter before Newman Enterprise's gets the chance. Still angry with his father, Nick meets with Jack and offers his services to Jabot. "Satine" is changed to "Safra" to boost potential sales. Victor, on the sly, employs Michael Baldwin to bribe retailers into giving Safra prime retail space. Safra beats Tuvia in the launch and Jack is certain Victor manipulated sales and Nick believes Michael had something to do with it. Michael reveals to Phyllis he was in on Victor's bribery scheme.

With the help of Paul and Andy, Phyllis and Jack are able to get the evidence they need to indict Diane and obtain custody of Kyle. Diane decides to give up custody of Kyle to avoid arson charges. Jack and Phyllis' marriage endures many hurdles, including acclimating to having a small child in the home. When Diane learns of Jabot's extreme financial problems, she offers Jack a loan. After Phyllis refuses to quit Newman Enterprises, Jack takes Diane up on her offer. Diane rubs the loan in Phyllis' face as well as the new office Jack gave her. Phyllis accuses Jack of trying to punish her for not quitting Newman Enterprises by hiring Diane.

Meanwhile, a pregnant Ashley had left town to rest. When she discovered Tuvia's poor sales she realized Victor must be behind it and she sped home to get answers. Ashley then had a terrible car accident and paramedics rushed her to the hospital where Brad and Jack blamed Victor for her accident. Olivia informed Brad that their baby boy, nearly full term, did not survive the crash. A bereaved Brad had to tell Ashley their baby died and Ashley grieved terribly. Olivia later tells Ashley she will be unable to have any more children. Unbeknownst to Brad, a delusional Ashley continued to believe baby, Robert, was alive.

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