Season 45

Nikki questions Jack's loyalty, Hilary meddles in Devon and Mariah's relationship, and Victoria loses patience with Phyllis.

Jack defends his relationship with Nikki, Ashley vows to protect Dina, and Victoria makes her feelings known for Billy.

Victoria's plan for a Newman family truce backfires, Lily smells trouble for Devon, and Phyllis and Billy outsmart each other.

Sharon resorts to extreme measures, Tessa and Zack have difficulty keeping up appearances, and Cane and Juliet learn news about their baby.

Nick and Sharon set a trap for Alice, Charlie covers for Mattie, and Hilary toys with Jordan.

Cane scores a victory, Mariah flirts with danger, and Nick confides in Chelsea.

Billy and Victoria take a chemistry test, Dina is haunted by her past, and Sharon takes a risk.

Ashley changes course to learn Graham's secret, Neil is concerned about Lily, and Victoria uses an opportunity to freeze Phyllis out.

Cane's feud with Victoria escalates, Abby takes a leap of faith, and tensions mount between Devon and Mariah.

Nick asserts his independence, Michael counsels Victoria, and Noah questions Victor's motives.

Nikki makes things worse between Victor and Nick, Ashley uncovers surprising information, and Jack and Victoria agree to play nice.

Victor calls in a favor, Ashley's sleuthing leads to trouble, and Jack and Nikki's relationship is under scrutiny.

Nikki and Victor clash, Dina interrogates Graham, and Cane has a plan to save his marriage.

Nick becomes a target for revenge, Lily has a meltdown, and Kevin returns to Genoa City.

Cane bonds with Juliet, Scott makes a surprising connection, and Hilary and Jordan feel the heat!

Billy and Victoria venture into dangerous territory, Tessa's moment in the spotlight is derailed, and Phyllis defends Jack.

Victor receives a special delivery, Nikki stands her ground, and Ashley challenges Graham.

Jack confronts Dina about meddling in his relationship, Mariah opens up to Kevin, and Billy presses his luck.

Ashley considers her next move, Graham plots revenge, and Victoria points the finger at Phyllis.

Mariah and Tessa make a dangerous decision, Abby plays hard to get with Zack, and Hilary surprises Devon.

Lily asks Cane for a divorce, Kevin is interrogated, and Sharon gives Alice an ultimatum.

Sharon cuts a deal with Alice, Kevin delivers on a promise to Victor, and Cane and Lily break the news of their divorce.

Nick is left high and dry, Abby is troubled by Zack's mood swings, and Jack and Nikki prepare for battle.

Chelsea worries about Nick's need for revenge, Ashley challenges Dina, and Billy covers his tracks.

Ashley receives a prestigious honor, Victoria lashes out at Hilary, and Juliet moves in on Cane.

Jack announces Billy's deception, Tessa confides in Noah, and Phyllis and Victoria clash over Billy.

Jack forces Phyllis to face the truth about Billy's deception, Colin charms Juliet, and Lily takes on a new challenge.

Hilary lets her guard down with Devon, Traci looks into Graham's past, and Chelsea cautions Nick on his need for revenge.

Jack hits Billy below the belt, Graham backpedals with Dina, and Nick turns the tables on Victor!

Ashley's moment in the spotlight ends in chaos, Nikki clashes with Hilary, and Nick's announcement shocks the Newman family.

Life for the Abbott family changes forever!

The Abbott family rallies around Ashley, Abby lets her guard down with Scott, and Mariah surprises Tessa.

Victor wants to make a deal with Nikki, Ashley sees Graham's true colors, and Sharon squares off with Nick.

Cane lands on his feet, Lily sets the record straight with Jordan, and Jack plots to rescue Dina.

Victor seeks help from an unlikely person, Hilary makes nice with an enemy, and Phyllis pushes Billy to come clean.

The jig is up for Billy, Victoria asks Chelsea to keep a secret, and Cane makes a promise to Juliet.

Nikki comforts Jack, Lily cuts loose, and Billy scrambles to save his relationship with Phyllis.

Victoria's plan for damage control backfires, Phyllis stands her ground, and Scott has a rude awakening.

Victor receives a distress call, Victoria makes a startling connection, and Dina surprises Jack and Ashley.

Billy points the finger at Gloria, Lauren snaps at Sharon, and Abby and Zack's relationship takes an unexpected turn.

Jack and Ashley take control, Scott corners Zack, and Victoria is dealt a devastating blow.

Victor throws Victoria a lifeline, Devon plays hardball, and Billy is on the warpath.

The tension between Victor and Nick reaches a shocking climax, Cane hosts a Halloween party, and Charlie, Mattie, and Reed find themselves in the line of fire.

Billy plays hero as lives hang in the balance, Hilary sets a trap for Jordan, and Mariah confides in Sharon about her feelings for Tessa.

Rivals unite as a life hangs in the balance.

Billy and Cane find themselves in hot water, Dina crosses the line at Jabot, and Phyllis helps a friend in need.

Nick takes control of his life, Lily is blindsided by Juliet, and Chelsea's past is exposed.

Victor makes a tough decision, Jack keeps the peace between Nikki and Dina, and Neil takes on a new challenge.

A night to remember for the Newman Family ends in disaster.

Ashley protects Dina, Victor's party spins out of control, and Abby learns the truth about Zack.

Victor and Jack put their differences aside, Victoria is suspicious of Abby, and Sharon worries about Scott's safety.

Hilary comforts Cane, Lily is caught off guard, and Victoria and Neil manage a crisis.

Chelsea's connection to Jordan is exposed, Dina holds the key to a mystery, and Phyllis receives an unwelcome guest.

Jack and Ashley make a heartbreaking discovery about Dina, Nick confronts Chelsea about her past, and someone is in the line of fire!

Paul investigates Victor, Abby has a dangerous reunion with Zack, and Ashley and Jack face the reality of Dina's diagnosis.

Nikki crosses the line with Jack, Mariah and Devon examine their relationship, and Victoria cleans house at Newman Enterprises.

Unexpected guests crash Victor's Thanksgiving dinner, Phyllis and Hilary's dinner takes a surprise turn, and the Abbotts' holiday is overshadowed by a secret.

Jack reevaluates his relationship with Nikki, Nick's search for answers about The Underground fire, and Victor protects his reputation.

Victoria relishes her new role at Newman Enterprises, Jordan gets the last laugh, and Tessa makes a confession.

Chelsea jeopardizes her relationship with Victor, Sharon is suspicious of Scott and Abby, and Hilary is exposed!

Cane receives devastating news, Jack shares a warm moment with Dina, and Ashley make a surprising move.

Victor questions Nikki's loyalty, Lily steps up to help Cane, and Abby outsmarts Victoria.

Chelsea struggles with a secret, Abby fights for her job, and a crisis unites Cane and Lily.

Nikki makes amends with Jack, Tessa is backed into a corner, and Ashley is in the driver's seat.

Victor's partner in crime is exposed, Hilary tempts Devon, and Paul makes a call for help.

Jack and Ashley fight for control at Jabot, Billy romances Phyllis, and Hilary makes a connection.

Nick takes on a new challenge, Dina surprises Ashley, and Abby and Scott hide their true feelings.

Victor prepares for battle, Nick asks Devon for help, and someone discovers Abby's affair with Scott.

Jack struggles to care for Dina, while Michael reaches out to Kevin. Thad Luckinbill returns as "J.T. Hellstrom".

Victoria questions J.T.'s motives, Phyllis loses focus, and Lily lets her guard down with Cane.

Nikki is forced to come clean, Faith tattles on Scott and Abby, and Hilary embarks on a fresh start.

Billy and J.T. share a tense reunion, Victoria plots to help Nikki, and Mariah warns Sharon about Scott.

J.T. shares damaging information with Victor, Jack springs into action, and Jill returns home with an agenda.

Jack and Ashley battle it out in the boardroom, Lauren protects her interests, and Victor makes a deal with Nikki.

Lily questions Hilary's motives, Cane receives promising news, and Billy and Phyllis examine their relationship.

Nick and Chelsea get into the Christmas spirit, Abby loses her cool, and J.T. turns on the charm.

Jack gives Ashley an unforgettable Christmas gift, Cane and Lily are caught in a parent trap, and Nikki questions whether Paul and Christine are being naughty or nice.

Nikki receives a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, Billy and Phyllis celebrate their first Christmas as a couple, and Hilary encounters a ghost from Christmas past.

Nick makes a sacrifice for his family, Paul calls Victor's bluff, and Ashley hits Jack where it hurts.

Cane and Billy warn Jill about doing business with Jack, Lily puts Hilary on notice, and Chelsea struggles with letting go of past memories.

Old feelings resurface for Victor and Nikki during their vow renewal, while Abby and Scott give into temptation.

Nick confronts Abby, Jill calls the shots, and J.T. worries about Billy's influence over Reed.

Sharon retaliates against Scott and Abby, Jack's efforts to help Dina backfire, and trouble returns to Genoa City.

A crisis divides Chelsea and Nick, Scott asks Sharon for forgiveness, and Jack and Ashley reach an understanding.

Sparks fly between Cane and Lily, Traci is blindsided, and Abby stands her ground.

J.T. keeps a secret, Dina surprises her family, and Cane and Lily's reunion hits a roadblock.

Sharon takes control, Hilary confides in Phyllis, and Abby seeks forgiveness.

The Abbotts take Graham to court, where a shocking secret is revealed!

Jack defends his position at Jabot, Reed gets some tough love, and Nick questions Sharon's decision making.

Victor and Nikki enjoy their new alliance; Ashley is a target for revenge, and tensions rise between Victoria and J.T.

Ashley plays with fire, Cane puts his plan in motion to win back Lily, and J.T. covers his tracks.

Victor makes a shocking discovery about a family member, Devon opens up to Mariah, and Nikki and Nick join forces for a passion project.

Abby receives a surprise visitor in Paris, Graham crosses the line, and Tessa resorts to extreme measures.

Cane and Lily reflect on their past, Hilary has baby fever, and Dina makes a confession.

Victoria is distracted by J.T., Cane and Lily return home with news for their family, and Mariah's world is rocked!

The Abbotts make a heartbreaking decision, Devon is caught between Mariah and Tessa, and Billy thinks J.T. and Victoria are moving too fast.

J.T. and Victoria present a united front to Victor, Billy offers Chelsea advice, and Phyllis plays matchmaker for Hilary.

Jack and Ashley's battle for Jabot gets nasty, Devon makes Hilary an intriguing offer, and Nick surprises Chelsea.

Lily struggles to connect with Sam, Noah learns the truth about Mariah and Tessa, and Ashley plots her next move.

Victor seizes an opportunity, Nikki makes a discovery about J.T. , and Jack makes a confession.

Nick opens the door to a secret, Noah catches Devon off guard, and Cane catches Lily in a lie.

Ashley plays hardball with Victoria, Tessa seeks forgiveness from Mariah, and Chelsea defends Adam's name.

Victor makes an unlikely truce, Lauren receives unsettling news, and Devon and Hilary share a charged moment.

Phyllis chases a lead, Devon plays peacemaker between Mariah and Tessa, and Cane and Lily make an important decision.

Nikki makes an unexpected connection, Chelsea is backed into a corner, and an alias is exposed!

Ashley and Victoria's power struggle heats up, Phyllis challenges Chelsea, and Sharon reveals a secret.

Billy encourages Jack and Ashley to make amends, Noah drowns his sorrows, and Tessa defends Mariah.

Victor shocks Nikki, Hilary resorts to blackmail, and J.T. and Victoria's party takes a wrong turn!

Phyllis corners Nick, Victor give a family member some tough love, and Chelsea receives an ominous message!

Chelsea covers her tracks, J.T. and Traci reminisce about Colleen, and Victor takes matters into his own hands.

Jack tries to get under Ashley's skin, Hilary lashes out at Devon, and Sharon confides in Phyllis.

Victor and Nikki keep up appearances, Billy plans a romantic surprise, and Cane and Lily renew their wedding vows.

Victoria plots to get Ashley out of Newman Enterprises, J.T. makes amends, and Chelsea stuns Nick.

Phyllis receives a threat, Noah makes an announcement, and Devon stumbles upon a secret.

Chelsea gets the upper hand, Phyllis resorts to extreme measures, and Cane and Lily learn of Hilary's deception.

J.T. plays with fire, Kevin bends the rules, and Sharon makes a sacrifice to help Nick.

Billy conspires with Phyllis, Devon gives Hilary the cold shoulder, and Phyllis and Chelsea's game of cat and mouse heats up!

Nikki makes a shocking discovery, Mariah makes up for lost time, and Sharon's life hangs in the balance.

Victor springs into action, Chelsea is backed into a corner, and Nick's world is rocked.

Nick adjusts to life without Chelsea, Mariah comforts Hilary, and Lily worries about Devon.

Victor surprises Phyllis, Victoria quizzes Reed about J.T.'s past, and Sharon comes clean.

Nick learns the truth about Christian, Ashley turns to Billy for help, and Jack schemes with Victoria.

Victor and Nick reach an understanding, Nikki finds out that Victor covered for Chelsea, and Lily offers J.T. advice.

A crisis unites Jack and Ashley, Nick receives a surprise visitor, and Devon discovers that Hilary is keeping a secret.

J.T. plays with fire, Victoria makes a move against Ashley, and Sharon comes to Nick's rescue.

Billy makes a confession, Nikki lays down the law, and Hilary sets her sights on Devon!

Phyllis crosses the line, Lily makes a power move, and Ashley points the finger at J.T.

Jack extends an olive branch to Ashley, Abby returns home to chaos, and Victoria is on the defense!

Victor cleans house, Billy helps Ashley clear her name, and Devon expands his empire.

Victor takes control, Hilary pushes Devon to accept her offer, and Abby and Victoria's feud reaches a boiling point.

Tensions rise between Victor and J.T., Ashley fights back, and Victoria recovers from a scandal.

Sharon leans on Nick, Lily schemes to keep Hilary out of Devon's life, and Nikki is busted!

Nikki makes a confession, Paul pressures J.T., and Billy receives an intriguing invitation.

Nick questions Arturo's motives, Abby takes on a new project, and Lily is out for revenge.

J.T. and Victoria's relationship takes an unexpected turn, Devon and Hilary reach an agreement, and Victor sets a trap.

Jack loses his cool, Nick's attempts at goodwill backfire, and Ashley protects her reputation.

Victor issues J.T. an ultimatum, Dina reveals a secret, and sparks fly between Nick and Sharon.

As The Young and the Restless celebrates its 45th anniversary, Victor and Jack's epic feud takes a dangerous turn, Nick and Sharon examine their relationship, and a shocking Abbott family secret is revealed.

Jill gives Billy a history lesson, Ashley confronts Jack, and Paul and Christine close in on a suspect.

Nikki's loyalty is tested, Billy is reunited with old friends, and J.T. receives a harsh reminder about his past.

Jack is backed into a corner, Traci honors Colleen's memory, and Victoria receives a chilling warning.

Devon and Hilary find themselves in a compromising position, Billy defends Jack, and Nikki is comforted by an old friend.

Nick gives J.T. a warning, Devon and Hilary play nice, and Jack updates Billy and Phyllis about his visit with Kyle.

Victor's condition takes an unexpected turn, Hilary shocks Lily, and Mac gives J.T. a reality check.

Abby meets a handsome stranger, Kyle makes himself at home, and a mystery woman visits Victor.

Nick and Sharon have a falling out, Phyllis gives Jack some tough love, and Victoria takes a step in the right direction.

Nikki and Jill fight for the spotlight, Ashley is suspicious of Kyle, and J.T. is backed into a corner.

J.T. and Victoria announce their engagement; Devon has a change of heart about Hilary, and Phyllis and Sharon clash over Nick.

Ashley takes over at Newman Enterprises, Kyle presses Dina to reveal her secret, and Sharon spreads her wings.

Nick meets Victor's mystery visitor, Jack and Billy join forces, and Lauren tests Phyllis' loyalty.

Victoria reveals the truth about her relationship with J.T.

J.T.'s confession leads to a shocking turn of events.

Victor points the finger at J.T.; a secret pact is made.

Neil returns to Genoa City; Hilary is determined to reunite with Devon; a secret is buried.

Jack's fate is decided; Paul searches for J.T.; Ashley prepares for battle.

Nick vows to protect Victoria; Neil challenges Devon; Nikki makes a power move.

Jack confronts Victor; Phyllis gives Sharon a warning; Kyle plays with fire.

Hilary second guesses her agreement with Devon; Abby is charmed by Arturo; Nikki takes control.

Jack reclaims his place at Jabot; Reed confronts Victoria about J.T.; A secret gets into the wrong hands.

Nick calls a truce with Victor; Phyllis does damage control; Billy takes the reins at Jabot.

Kyle learns a dangerous secret; Mac returns to town; Sharon is consumed with guilt.

Victor meets with Arturo; Hilary suffers heartbreak; Victoria makes a painful decision.

Nick and Sharon receive troubling news; Neil confides in Victor; Hilary takes matters into her own hands.

Jack stands his ground; Billy considers a new alliance; Nikki makes a clean break.

Paul interrogates Victoria; Phyllis defends Hilary; Nick fights his attraction to Sharon.

Billy clashes with Kyle; Victoria is overwhelmed with guilt; Phyllis does damage control.

Victor calls Kyle's bluff; Mariah remembers a detail about the night at Victoria's; Nick presses Sharon for answers.

Victor tests Kyle; Hilary comes clean with Devon; sparks fly between Nick and Sharon.

The Abbotts' night to shine ends in disaster.

Jack spins out of control; Cane defends Charlie; Dina suffers a setback.

Jack confides in Neil; Abby pushes Hilary's buttons; Ashley learns incriminating information about Kyle.

Nikki receives a painful reminder of her past; Lily surprises Cane; Jack makes peace with Dina.

Victor defends himself; the search for J.T. heats up; Jack arrives at a moment of truth.

Nick makes a shocking discovery; Arturo plays hero for Abby; Billy takes the reins at Jabot.

Jack revisits his dark side; Kyle covers his tracks; Paul corners Victoria.

Devon keeps a secret from Hilary; Victoria bends the truth; Jack spins out of control.

Neil helps a friend in need; Phyllis loses patience with Nikki; Nick and Sharon make a decision about their relationship.

Devon and Hilary reconnect with Shauna; Dina makes a startling revelation; Jack struggles to stay clean.

Nick receives an unexpected offer; the tables turn on Jack; Sharon pushes Nikki too far.

Sharon's plan backfires; Abby takes on a new project with Arturo; Billy is in the driver's seat.

Ashley reveals a secret agenda; Kyle suffers defeat; Nick turns to Phyllis for advice.

The power struggle between Jack and Billy gets ugly; Abby takes a risk; sparks fly between Hilary and Devon.

Victor rocks the boat; Jack calls Kyle on his betrayal; not everyone is happy about Nick and Sharon.

Devon romances Hilary; Ashley gets a surprise; Victoria is blindsided.

Victor and Nick argue about a secret; Traci gives Jack tough love; Hilary sends mixed signals.

Jack confides in Sharon; Hilary gives Devon unexpected news; Arturo comforts Abby.

Billy takes charge; Nikki confronts Abby about Arturo; Kyle starts something.

Victor confesses to Nikki; Hilary enlists Farrah Dubose's help.

Victor fights back; Nick's world is rocked; Abby lashes out at Arturo.

Phyllis plays hardball; Devon keeps Hilary on her toes; Neil outsmarts an opponent.

Sharon makes a painful decision; Lily worries about Charlie's decision making; Jack questions Dina about her past.

Nikki is blackmailed; Summer cramps Billy and Phyllis' style; Hilary takes on a new challenge.

Nikki gives Sharon a warning; Hilary surprises Devon; Billy plays referee.

Victor and Nick stand their ground; Summer plays nice with Kyle; Jack searches for his biological father.

Sharon's character is questioned; Abby faces the truth about Arturo; Neil discovers a clue about Dina's past.

Nick makes a chilling promise; Charlie is smitten with Shawna; Billy presses Phyllis to make a change.

The Newmans share a tense Father's Day; Devon and Hilary celebrate their reunion; Jack makes a surprising discovery.

Nick stuns Sharon; Summer angles to get closer to Billy; Brittany interrogates Victoria about J.T.

Jack turns on the charm; Phyllis takes matters into her own hands; Devon comforts Hilary.

Victor learns surprising news; Cane receives a shocking request; Victoria is targeted.

Billy gives into temptation; Ashley investigates an anonymous threat; Abby puts the breaks on with Arturo.

Summer and Billy share a secret; Mac visits Victoria; Nick and Sharon make an announcement.

Jack fights for the truth; Abby gives Arturo the third degree; the Newmans make a pact.

Victor and Nikki protect their images; Kyle sees another side of Summer; Billy makes a bold move.

Cane spars with Jack; Devon opens up to Hilary; Ashley and Victoria join forces.

Victor goes public; Summer plays games with Billy; Neil does damage control.

Nick and Sharon fight for Christian; Victoria's world is rocked.

Billy plays with fire; Kyle presses Summer's buttons; Nick tries to undermine Victor.

Victor and Nikki join forces; Hilary stumbles onto a secret; Phyllis proposes a new alliance.

Cane defends the Chancellor legacy; Tessa receives a cryptic message; Abby and Arturo set off fireworks.

Jack resorts to extreme measures; Billy takes a gamble; new information emerges about J.T.

Victor defends himself; Ashley makes a power move; danger finds Nikki and Sharon.

Nikki and Sharon lose control; Kyle's digging results in trouble; J.T. is on the loose.

Ashley makes a risky decision; Billy covers for Summer; Jack makes Cane a promise.

Nick and Sharon prepare for the future; Nate gets comfortable; Hilary points Phyllis in the right direction.

Victor gets a cryptic message; Mariah needs advice about Tessa; Neil surprises Ashley.

Victor prepares for a showdown with J.T.; Jill returns home.

Victor's showdown with J.T. takes a shocking twist, Phyllis discovers Billy's secret, and Jack gets paternity news.

Victor prepares for battle, Nikki and Victoria are blindsided, and Hilary keeps a secret.

Nick starts a new chapter, Mariah and Tessa share a warm moment, and Hilary and Lily clash.

Jack makes a power move, Abby is forced to choose sides, and Sharon worries about Nick.

Nick explores his dark side, Ashley pursues a new alliance, and Devon receives troubling news.

Nick and Phyllis make a pact, Kyle gets the upper hand at Jabot, and Devon comforts Hilary.

Devon hopes for a miracle, Mariah rushes to Hilary's side, and Jack receives distressing news.

Cane makes amends, Mariah takes a stand, and Phyllis comes clean.

Devon and Hilary celebrate their love, while Billy disappoints Phyllis.

Victor puts his plan in motion, and Hilary and Devon reflect their past.

Devon struggles with his new reality, Phyllis confides in Jack, and Mariah receives a surprise visitor.

Cane protects Lily, Summer turns on the charm with Kyle, and Abby questions Arturo about his past.

Tempers flare between Jack and Billy, Phyllis delivers an important message, and Devon's world is rocked.

Victor surprises Nikki, Neil struggles to keep the peace, and Nick makes amends with Victoria.

Nick fights temptation, Devon issues an ultimatum, and Paul is suspicious of Victor.

Victor enlists Nate's help, Summer amps up her pursuit of Billy, and Devon takes action.

Ashley comforts Neil, Lauren surprises Jack, and Lily makes a painful decision.

Victor considers calling a truce, Billy reveals a secret project, and Nikki pushes Sharon too far.

Jack takes a chance, Summer smells victory, and Phyllis loses patience with Billy.

Cane vows to protect his family, Kyle challenges Summer, and Ashley tests Jack's loyalty.

Cane makes a bold decision to protect Lily, tempers flare between Sharon and Victoria, and Billy's power struggle with Ashley heats up.

Victor romances Nikki, Victoria is on the defensive, and Kyle and Summer uncover damaging evidence.

Lily prepares for the worst, Michael defends Lauren, and Phyllis is exposed.

Nick takes control, Phyllis makes a distress call, and Lily tries to make amends.

Ashley leans on Neil, Summer accepts an offer, and a mysterious stranger arrives in Genoa City.

Jack plays dirty, Mariah worries about Tessa, and Nick hits Billy where it hurts.

Billy and Summer share a charged moment, Nate reaches out to Victoria, and Rey keeps an eye on Victor and Nikki.

Neil pursues Ashley, Cane comforts Lily, and Kyle spills a secret.

Sharon opens up to a new friend, Ashley makes a shocking discovery, and Phyllis confronts Summer.

Phyllis plots her revenge, Paul rattles Victoria, and Abby keeps the peace.

Billy comes clean, Mariah reaches out to Tessa, and Lily makes a confession.

Jack faces the truth, Kyle schemes with Ashley, and Nikki covers for Victoria.

Victor offers Devon advice, suspicion grows around Rey, and Phyllis spills a secret.

Sharon receives an unexpected guest, Kyle sets a trap, and Billy fights temptation.

Devon stands alone, Cane makes a promise, and Victoria does damage control.