At Crimson Lights, Nick and Sharon share a heartfelt conversation about their children. Sharon reflects on her reunion with them—whether by phone or in person—and opens up about how they were all she could think about during her kidnapping. She talks about how, in captivity, she and Phyllis initially suspected each other of being the kidnapper, but quickly realized they needed to rely on one another to survive—for their children's sake.
Over at the Athletic Club, Phyllis reunites with her own children. She expresses the emotional toll of what she and Sharon endured—the mind games, the life-or-death situations, and how they had to literally save each other’s lives. They wonder if their captor will ever be caught.
Sally and Billy discuss the rescue mission, with Sally praising Billy and Nick's heroics. Billy hopes justice will be served. When Phyllis arrives, Sally leaves to give them privacy. Phyllis admits she’s not okay after everything that happened and insists that only Billy can help her. He encourages her to rest and heal, but Phyllis tells him that her children and her job were the only things that kept her going. She thanks Billy for being her hero, and they share an emotional embrace.
Meanwhile, Chance visits the clinic, hoping to collect new evidence. Later, at Crimson Lights, he informs Nick and Sharon that they believe the kidnapper is someone they know. After he leaves, Nick suggests Sharon take Faith to visit Noah—and invites her to take a break. Sharon asks if he’ll join them.
Elsewhere, Alan and Traci are enjoying their time together, though his phone keeps buzzing. Traci suggests he get a new one when he claims he may have been hacked. They discuss wedding plans, and Alan insists he’d marry her anywhere. However, when his phone goes off again and he snaps at her, Traci grows concerned. He apologizes and suggests they take the Abbott jet and get out of Genoa City.
At Crimson Lights, Summer and Kyle discuss the recent kidnapping and how strange it was that clues led them to Sharon and Phyllis. Claire joins them, exchanging a look with Kyle and Summer. Summer, bitterly, blames Sharon for her mother being kidnapped (insert eye roll here). They talk about how they explained the situation to Harrison after he was teased at school. Claire is relieved things worked out, but as Summer leaves, she looks quietly heartbroken.
At Society, Holden spots Audra, who is clearly annoyed that he’s still in town. He says his flight was canceled and that he respects her relationship with Nate. Audra, skeptical, says she’s waiting for Nate and mentions a suspiciously vague “friend” text Nate sent. Holden hopes they can at least be friends.
Damian later interrupts a meeting between Nate, Lily, and Devon to tell Nate that Amy was accepted into the clinical trial. Nate had missed calls from Amy and her doctor and feels guilty. He decides to accompany Damian to Chicago to support Amy, informing Audra of the change in plans. She’s thrilled about Amy’s progress. Holden, conveniently, offers to take her to lunch instead.
As Audra and Holden enjoy their time at Society, the mood quickly shifts when Lily and Devon arrive. Tension simmers, especially with Audra on the defensive. Holden notes that while Nate may like her, his family clearly doesn’t. Lily grows suspicious again of the Holden-Audra dynamic, but Devon advises her not to jump to conclusions. Still, Lily feels there’s more to the Damian-Holden connection and doesn't want to be caught off guard.
At the Athletic Club, Kyle and Summer run into Victor, who, surprisingly, is polite to Kyle. They discuss Victor’s complicated definition of “family” and how unfairly he's treated Claire.
Meanwhile, Traci meets with Jack and Diane and excitedly shares her engagement news. She asks Jack for the Abbott jet, and his reaction is less than enthusiastic. Jack and Diane worry the engagement might be rushed. Traci defends Alan, even mentioning his hacked phone, which raises further red flags. She wants all the Abbotts at the wedding and asks Jack to walk her down the aisle—he tearfully accepts. They reflect on her past marriage and their father, John. Kyle joins them, sees the ring, and congratulates Traci. But when she mentions Alan’s phone issues and a possible security breach at the clinic, suspicions rise. The clinic being the same one where Sharon and Phyllis were held doesn’t sit well with anyone.
Traci steps away to take a call from Alan—he's just booked a last-minute flight to Paris. They try to rationalize it, but Traci is visibly worried.
Back at Crimson Lights, Sharon again brings up the idea of Nick joining her and Faith to visit Noah. Nick gently declines, saying she needs uninterrupted time with her children to heal. He asks if she ever thinks about them (as a couple), but says she doesn’t have to answer. Sharon admits she has, and acknowledges the pain, but they agree they’re in a good place and don’t want to ruin it. Still, they leave the door open for what could be. Sharon asks if she can change her mind about the trip—Nick says he’ll think about it. Summer arrives, voicing her concerns about Phyllis. Nick promises to check on her, and Sharon offers her support if needed.
Later, Adam and Chelsea share a quiet dinner that evolves into something more—they reconnect emotionally and end up spending the night together.
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