At the hospital waiting room, Cane was kneeling on the floor. He was very worried about Lily. Neil offered Cane a hand and a comforting nod. Cane and Neil met with the doctor, and Cane asked if Lily could receive a stronger antibiotic. The doctor said that might hurt her more than help. The doctor said he would return when he had more news. Cane watched Lily sleeping in her hospital bed.

At Chancellor Industries, Kay told Jill to leave for the hospital so she could be with Cane. Jill felt like Cane was her son even though they were not blood. Kay told Jill to inform Neil that she would discuss the IPO with Mitchell Sherman, since Neil was at the hospital with Lily. Jill embraced Kay with gratitude then left.

At Jimmy's Bar, Billy was doing magazine business on the phone. Mac waited for him to end the call, then told Billy that Jill had phoned to say that Lily had been hospitalized with an infection. Billy wanted to visit Lily, but he was swamped with business. Mac told Billy to continue working and said she would go to the hospital. Mac promised to call Billy if he was needed at the hospital. After Mac left, Billy expressed his frustration about working out of a bar instead of an office.

At the hospital, Neil urged Cane to take care of himself so he would be available for Lily. Dr. Emily Petersen approached Neil and Cane and introduced herself. Emily explained that she was a psychologist with the cancer center. Emily told them that counseling services were available to Lily and the family.

Emily confirmed that Lily had been unable to have chemotherapy because of the infection. Cane said that Lily had been doing very well with chemotherapy. Emily explained that chemotherapy could lull people into forgetting that cancer was a deadly disease.

Jill arrived at the hospital and told Cane that she was there to support him. Cane hugged Jill. Suddenly, a buzzer sounded in Lily's room and they all turned as nurses rushed into the hospital room.

A little while later, Lily called for Cane and he went to her side. Emily walked into the room and asked if she could visit with Lily. Lily was alarmed at first because Emily looked like Patty. Emily explained that Patty had been her patient. Neil and Cane walked out so Emily could speak with Lily. Lily told Emily that she felt as if her cancer had taken over her life. Lily said cancer had taken her womanhood from her because she had learned she was ill when she believed she was pregnant.

Lily told Emily that she was certain that someday she would have a child because her best friend, Colleen, had assured her that it would happen. Lily revealed her dream to Emily, the one in which Colleen had visited her. Lily believed in that dream and that she could beat cancer and become a mother someday.

Mac entered the hospital and greeted Cane. Cane told Mac about the new medication Lily was receiving. Mac was familiar with the drug and had seen it work on other people.

Jack arrived at Chancellor and told Kay that he knew what Kay and Jill were planning. Kay feigned ignorance. Jack said he knew that Neil had contacted bankers about raising cash. Kay was surprised when Jack assumed that she was interested in selling Jabot. Kay said that Jabot was not for sale.

Jack surmised that Kay was taking Chancellor Industries public. Kay told Jack to concentrate on running Jabot with Jill or else she would put Jill in charge of the whole company. Murphy interrupted to speak with Kay. Jack said he had to make some calls and he left.

Kay told Murphy that Lily had been hospitalized. Murphy offered to take Kay to see Lily. Kay reminded Murphy that he and Chance were going on a fishing trip. Murphy said he would cancel the trip to be with Kay. Kay kissed him with gratitude.

A short time later, Murphy and Katherine entered the hospital and met Neil and Jill. Neil thanked Kay for being there . Kay explained that they were family.

At Crimson Lights, Gloria and Jeffrey were bemoaning their eviction from the penthouse. Jeffrey reminded Gloria that Michael wasn't optimistic about the two of them receiving assets from the Cayman Island bank that went under. Jeffrey suggested they invest what little money they had in a scheme he had in mind. Gloria was not interested in taking a risk.

Phillip and Nina arrived at Crimson Lights. Phillip noticed that Chance was there. Nina said that she hadn't arranged for Phillip and Chance to run into each other. Phillip thought it was a good opportunity for him to make up with his son after the fight they'd had.

Chance and Chloe were having coffee. Chloe was impressed that Chance was an honest guy. Phillip interrupted and asked to speak with Chance. Nina joined them. Chloe urged Chance to speak with his father. Chance wanted to put off the conversation, but Chloe stood to leave. Chloe told Chance to stop by after he was done. Phillip thanked Chloe.

Nina offered to leave so Chance and Phillip could speak privately, but Chance asked her to stay. Chance said he had surprised himself by when he blew up at Phillip. Chance apologized to his father. The phone rang and Murphy told Chance he had to cancel the fishing trip because Lily was in the hospital.

A little while later, Nina and Phillip met Murphy and Kay at the hospital. Mac looked in on Lily with Emily and Cane, and then told Jill and Neil that Cane was scared for Lily. Jill understood why Neil found it difficult to trust Cane.

Emily excused herself from Lily's room. Lily noticed that Cane was exhausted. Lily assured Cane she would be alive for a long time. Lily wanted to make plans with Cane. She wanted to move forward with their plan to have a baby.

Lily understood that Cane was hesitant because of Lily's cancer. Lily was certain that she was meant to have a baby because of Colleen's visit in Lily's dream. Mac walked in and Lily told Mac that she was talking to Cane about having a baby. Lily was feeling much better. The doctor checked on Lily and confirmed that her fever was gone and the crisis had passed.

At Crimson Lights, Chance paid for some coffee. Gloria thanked him. The next customer pulled a knife on Gloria and demanded the money. Chance reached for the thief. When the robber turned around, Chance was stabbed in the stomach and fell to the ground.

Back at the hospital, Neil, Jill, Kay, and Murphy entered Lily's room. Lily told them all that she was doing better. They were relieved and Neil hugged Lily. Neil then embraced Cane. Jill asked Kay and Murphy to tell the others in the waiting room that Lily was better. Murphy offered to call Chance.

Murphy placed the call and Gloria answered Chance's phone. Murphy was surprised to hear a woman on Chance's line. Gloria told Murphy that Chance had been stabbed.

In the waiting room, Jill broke the news to Nina and Phillip about Chance having been stabbed. They rushed to the emergency room. When they arrived, Chance was being wheeled in on a gurney.

In Lily's room, Mac agreed that Lily would make a great mother. Lily felt she was ready for motherhood. Lily wanted that experience. Cane said they would discuss it another time. Lily believed that her two eggs had survived for a reason.

Mac walked off to the side as Lily told Cane she understood they had to find a surrogate first. Mac offered to be Lily and Cane's surrogate. Cane and Lily assumed that Mac would want to think it over. Mac said she was certain.

In Victor's office at Newman Enterprises, Nick watched as Ashley signed documents ensuring a trust fund for Faith. Ashley was grateful that the divorce negotiations with Victor had been handled without lawyers.

Ashley asked about the SEC investigation and the insider trading allegations about the bank in the Caymans. Nick said that Billy's article had stirred up a lot of trouble, and Victor was being investigated. Ashley told Nick she didn't approve of Billy's article. Nick assured Ashley that Victor had not been given insider information. Nick explained that he had advised Victor to withdraw his funds from the bank.

Ashley recommended Nick convene a board meeting to discuss how Newman Enterprises should handle the situation. Nick was against that, and was certain that he would make the right decision for the company. Ashley was stunned that Nick didn't want input from the board of directors.

At the elevator, Ashley ran into Billy. Ashley was shocked that Billy had the nerve to be at Newman Enterprises after what he'd written about Victor in Restless Style. Ashley asked if Billy could back up his story. Billy believed that he had presented the facts and the readers had drawn their own conclusions. Ashley said she regretted lending Billy the money to buy Restless Style.

Billy burst into Nick's office without knocking. Billy wanted Nick to drop the lawsuit he had filed against Billy. Nick believed that Billy had not lived up to his word to uphold the good name of Restless Style. Billy asked if they could work out some arrangement so he could move back into the magazine offices.

Nick was surprised when Victoria walked into his office. Victoria said she was there to tie up some loose ends. Victoria told Billy that his actions had convinced her to move to New York to be with J.T. Victoria believed that Mac would dump Billy eventually.

Nick told Billy that he was pulling all Newman advertising from Restless Style. Billy wasn't surprised, and he warned that Nick would regret the move. Billy left. Nick asked Victoria if she would consider working out of the Newman offices in New York. Victoria said she could not work for Victor if she wanted her marriage to J.T. to survive.

Victoria still wanted to know Nick's plans for the business. Victoria thought Nick had acted in the best interest of Newman Enterprises. Nick said he had consulted with Michael and believed that the best way to handle the situation was to repay the investors in the bank. Victoria wasn't sure Victor would agree with that plan.

Nick said that the company needed Victoria. Victoria said that Victor had put Nick in charge, and Nick didn't need Victoria's help. Nick told Victoria that he would miss her.

At the coffeehouse, Jeffrey comforted Gloria after the stabbing incident. Gloria received a phone call from Michael and learned that Newman Enterprises had made an offer to reimburse the people who had lost their money in the Cayman Islands bank. Jeffrey and Gloria celebrated that they would be getting most of their money back.

Ashley and Jack met at the Athletic Club. Jack told Ashley that Katherine was taking Chancellor Industries public. Jack said he had the information confirmed. Jack asked Ashley to join him at Jabot so they could use the information to become a force with which to be reckoned.

Ashley reminded Jack that she had decided to stay home with Faith. She was not returning to work. Ashley had no interest in staging a takeover with Jack. Jack urged Ashley to buy as much Chancellor Industries stock as she could. Ashley said that her priorities had changed. Jack wanted Jill out of Jabot. Jack also felt that Victor had been responsible for the Abbotts losing control of Jabot.

Jack tried to convince Ashley to work with him again. Ashley disapproved of Jack's scheming ways. Ashley also felt that Jack had turned Billy into a miniature Jack. Ashley said she couldn't trust either Billy or Jack anymore. Jack believed that Ashley would eventually return to Jabot.

Jack noticed Emily at the bar. Jack excused himself from Ashley and approached Emily. Jack asked Emily about her new job. Emily felt very good about her day, and Jack assumed Emily was glad that Jack had recommended her for the position. Emily thanked Jack. He offered to buy Emily a drink. Jack saw that Ashley had left without saying goodbye.

Ashley was in a side room, on the phone, inquiring about the Chancellor IPO. Ashley told her broker to buy as many shares of Chancellor Industry's stock as possible.

After finishing their drinks, Emily thanked Jack and turned to walk away. As she was leaving, Emily tripped and Jack caught her in his arms. Jack surprised Emily with a kiss, then said goodnight.

Back at Jimmy's, Billy was doing magazine business when Chloe appeared. Chloe said she was there to make things right and handed Billy the divorce papers. Sitting at a table, Chloe signed the documents. Billy said it was probably for the best. Chloe appreciated that they had given marriage a try. Billy said that the right guy would turn up for Chloe.