Ep. #6985

Victor asks Victoria what possessed her to sign Phyllis's contract. When Victoria defends her decision, Victor admits he has plans for Phyllis, but doesn't give Victoria any details. When Victoria asks Victor about Diane, he explains that nothing has changed. Victoria tells Victor that as long as Diane remains at the apartment, she'll be there too.

Ep. #6986

Victor interrupts an argument between Victoria and Diane. He notices Diane has bought a crib for the baby and Diane tells him that she is prepared to convert the guest room where Victoria is sleeping into a nursery. Victor asks Diane what she wants from him and Diane tells Victor that she only wants Victor all to herself.

Ep. #6987

Victor asks Ashley if she's anxious about the baby and whether she plans to continue living with her family. When Victor asks Ashley about the baby's father, Ashley tells Victor that she's thinking of contacting him. Victor vents about Diane and how he wants her out of his life.

Ep. #6988

Jack walks in on Ashley and Brad just as Brad shows Ashley an engagement ring. Jack advises Ashley not to make any big decisions right now since she's so emotional. Brad tells Ashley that Jack has picked out a house for her and Ashley tells Jack that she will move when the time is right for her.

Ep. #6993

Nikki and Victor break the news to Victoria about Cassie. Nikki is pleased when she learns that Victor and Victoria will be staying at the ranch until Cassie is well. Victor overhears Victoria and Nikki discussing Ashley's engagement to Brad. Victor visits Ashley at her office and notices the ring on her finger.

Ep. #6994

Victor asks Ashley if there was more she wanted to discuss when they last spoke. Ashley tells Victor that she only wanted to express how much his gift meant to her. Victor is stung when Ashley tells him that she and Brad will be married soon. He wishes her luck and leaves.
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Ep. #6995

Nikki tells Victor that she feels very alone right now and Victor admits that he does as well. Nikki asks Victor if he is upset about Ashley and he mentions that the engagement to Brad is official. He acknowledges that Brad is not the father of Ashley's baby because Brad was with Nikki when Ashley conceived the

Ep. #6996

Victoria tells Diane that she will be gone indefinitely, but warns her not to begin construction on her room until she gets Victor's approval. Victoria goes to the Newman Ranch and tells Victor that she heard a woman's voice coming from his bedroom. Victor doesn't reveal the woman's identity, but Victoria congratulates him on moving on with his personal life.

Ep. #7000

Cassie enjoys her time on the jet, which Victor refers to as the "magic broomstick". Nick gets a call from Cody, and he and Sharon leave to handle a coffeehouse emergency. When they arrive, Sharon and Cody prepare to get money from the ATM to pay the suppliers.

Ep. #7001

Cassie thanks Victor for her magical flying Halloween party. After Victor and Nikki tuck Cassie in for the night, Nikki asks Victor if she can expect a visit from him tonight, and Victor tells her that she can. Nick tells Sharon about Cassie's cough, and as they hurry out of the coffeehouse, Cody reminds them about the money.

Ep. #7002

Tricia tells Ryan that she's packing up her things and returning to London. Ryan doesn't want her to leave this way, and insists that all of his love for her is not lost. Tricia tells Ryan that she only needs him to love her again, and she kisses him. Brad calls the ranch to speak with Nikki, and is shocked when Victor answers the phone.

Ep. #7003

Ryan pushes Tricia away as she attempts to become intimate with him. Tricia goes to Matt's apartment seeking comfort. He offers her a glass of wine, and pours a liquid into her glass. Neil assures Ryan that he is doing the right thing by not sleeping with Tricia, and in the long run, Tricia will thank him.

Ep. #7008

John objects to Jack bringing Phyllis to the wedding, but Phyllis concentrates on flirting with Jack. Victor enters Brad's living room to find Ashley. Ashley tells Victor that there is nothing for them to talk about because she is marrying Brad today.

Ep. #7009

Victor and Ashley share warm good-byes and Victor is about to go when Ashley's water breaks. Victor offers to take her to the hospital, where the doctor tells Victor that Ashley's labor is progressing quickly. Ashley tells Victor to call Brad immediately, but Victor tells her to concentrate on having the baby.

Ep. #7010

Neil announces that Brad and Ashley had a baby girl. Billy tells Brittany that he is glad she agreed to be his date at the wedding. Phyllis senses there is something going on between Nikki and Brad, and figures there is a reason for Nikki's strange behavior. Neil doesn't comment, and he and Phyllis leave.

Ep. #7011

Nikki is relieved when Victor explains that he only went to Ashley's apartment to tie up loose ends, and that after Ashley had the baby, he left the hospital so that Brad and Ashley could get married. Ashley tells Brad that Victor came to see her before the wedding to wish her the best. Brad becomes angry, and suggests Victor had ulterior motives.

Ep. #7016

Neil tells Victor that he has set up interviews with lawyers about the HMO situation. After discussing their holiday plans, Victor asks Neil if there is something going on with Victoria. Neil tells Victor that Victoria doesn't discuss her personal life with him. Victor senses Victoria is hiding something from him.
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Ep. #7017

After Thanksgiving dinner, Victoria leaves Nikki to tell Victor that she invested the 35 million in Jabot. Mac and Billy meet in their secret hide-out. Billy confirms to Mac that he's now dating Brittany, and Mac ends their relationship officially by giving the opal ring back to Billy.

Ep. #7018

Nikki explains that she gave the $35 million to Jabot in order to begin her career. Nikki wonders how Victor could be upset, because he was willing to let Jabot off the hook for Ashley's sake. Victor tells Nikki that although they have become closer, she had no business investing in Jabot whatever the reason.

Ep. #7019

Victor tells Neil that he has two strikes against him now, because he failed to tell him the second he found out Nikki was responsible for bailing out Jabot. Neil apologizes, and tells him that he's interested in a tough lawyer, Alex Perez, to assist in the HMO situation.

Ep. #7024

Sharon reveals to Carter that Matt Clark was the name of the guy who harassed Sharon and Nick when they were younger. Ryan is working from home when Tricia inquires about his laptop password. Ryan tells her that his password is already programmed into his computer and Tricia calls Matt, hoping he's there.

Ep. #7025

Victor tells Nikki there is no way she can make up with him. Nikki tells Victor that he doesn't have to leave the ranch, because she taking a business trip. Phyllis meets Jack for their date, and Jill realizes Jack is getting close to Phyllis in order to get the inside scoop on "Brash & Sassy".

Ep. #7026

Brad wants to contact his attorney about adopting Abby ASAP, but Ashley questions if it is really necessary. Brad wonders if Ashley is hesitant because she still has feelings for the baby's father. Ryan finds his computer and asks Tricia if she used it while he was asleep, but Tricia tells him that she has her own computer.

Ep. #7027

Sharon tells Victor that she and Nick are opening a third coffeehouse. As Victoria and Matt talk, Tricia accuses Victoria of having an agenda where Matt is concerned. Matt tries to calm Tricia down, but Victoria tells her to leave, and Matt agrees. Victoria mentions to Sharon that she witnessed Tricia flirting with Matt and wonders why Tricia is so protective of Matt. Sharon thinks Victoria should tell Ryan.

Ep. #7031

Victor approaches Ashley at Gina's and asks about the baby. Before Ashley realizes it, she's caught up in Victor's web again. She tells Victor that they should remain distanced for the time being. Brad arrives, and tells Ashley that he got the final word from his attorney, but doesn't reveal any details.

Ep. #7032

Jill gives her concert tickets to Billy and Brittany, but instead of going to the concert, Brittany wants to take Billy to the old caretaker's place. However, Brittany realizes that the old caretaker's place is where Billy would go to be alone with Mac. Matt tries to poison Tricia's mind about Ryan, accusing him of wanting Victoria. Matt outlines to Warton his plot to frame Nick in a drug bust. Jack finally confronts Victor about his attempts to insinuate himself into Ashley's life again. Brad expresses to Ashley his interest in adopting her baby, and insists that the biological father stay out of the picture. Tomas overhears Robert insulting his work to Nina. She later realizes this and tries unsuccessfully to relieve Tomas' self-pity. Raul and Rianna attempt to persuade Mac to go to the Jabot House New Year's Eve Party.
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Ep. #7036

Mac overhears Brock telling Kay about Billy's anonymous gift to the children at the shelter, a new computer and printer. Kay believes Mac's positive influence led to Billy's act of generosity. Mac tries to call Billy to wish him a Merry Christmas, but doesn't leave a message. Meanwhile, Billy and Brittany are exchanging Christmas gifts.

Ep. #7037

Phyllis tries to pry information about the Glow House out of Brittany, reminding her that she knows the truth about Brittany's little stunt last summer. Chris tells Michael about the maternity dress incident, and asks Michael if he agrees with Paul's opinion that she has become controlling.
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Ep. #7038

Victor tells Paul about Diane's sudden departure and that he's determined to find out what she's up to. Paul agrees to refer Victor to someone who can install a surveillance system in the apartment before Diane returns. Diane strikes up a conversation with Hope, but Hope bristles when Diane starts asking her questions about Victor, and about Hope's son. Jill isn't happy about Jack's decision to hire Mac as the webmaster for the Glow by Jabot New Year's Eve webcast. Mac doesn't seem to completely buy Brittany's boasting about how far her relationship with Billy has gone. Nina is surprised when Chris tells her that she is thinking about getting pregnant on her trip. Tomas questions Nina about his marriage proposal, to which she has yet to respond. Phyllis and Malcolm agree to meet after they finish working on New Year's Eve.

Ep. #7042

Nina stops by Ryan's to pick up Phillip's gloves, but Ryan seems preoccupied. Ryan asks Nina if she's seen Tricia around lately, but Nina assures him she's not keeping any secrets. Later, when Ryan grills Tricia about her night she explains that she had merely gone to a party. Ryan is sure she's lying and presses with more questions. She tells him that if she were cheating on him it is only because he drove her to it.

Ep. #7043

At the coffeehouse, Mac sees Billy and remembers the kiss she gave him on New Year's Eve. He congratulates her on a great job on the webcast, sharing a new warmth between them. Brittany arrives to cancel her day plans with Billy, but they decide to meet later. Raul asks Mac if anything happened after the New Year's Eve event, but she doesn't mention the kiss.
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Ep. #7044

Victor is angry when he hears the tape of Diane's conversation with Michael about her visit with Hope Adams. Victor calls Hope, who explains that Diane was looking for information about Victor's relationship with his son. Victor fills Hope in about Diane becoming pregnant without his knowledge of the insemination. Diane tells Michael how much Victor's son with Hope means to him. She feels this bodes well for Victor's relationship with her own baby. Diane explains that Leanna led her to Hope in exchange for Diane's promise to give Leanna exclusive photos of the newest Newman heir. Michael is about to leave when Diane cries out to him for help.