John urges Jack to come around where Brad is concerned as Ashley deserves happiness. Jack is caught off guard when Brad asks Jack to be his best man. Ashley is surprised when Christian shows up after reading about her engagement. He assures Ashley that he will keep her secret about not being the father of her baby. Brad watches Ashley and Christian, unseen. When Cassie, Nick and Sharon return from the doctor's office, Cassie wonders if she should've told her doctor about her cough. Sharon is worried that Cassie is holding something back from them. Victoria tells Nick she's worried that their mother is falling for Victor again, while he is involved with another woman. Victor and Nikki are amused by Victoria's conclusion and continue to bond. Over breakfast it becomes even more evident for Ryan that Tricia is desperately clinging onto the past and his love. Tricia later asks Nina if Ryan is only staying with her out of obligation. Before Nina can respond, her beeper goes off. Once Nina leaves, Tricia books a flight to London. Meanwhile, Ryan confesses to Victoria that there is no hope for Tricia and him.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek