Nick tells Victor that Nikki got tired of waiting for him. Victor then shocks his children that he is going to leave yet again. Victoria hopes that his attraction for Ramona will be over before Nikki returns. Brad and Nikki are on their way to Venice. Jack sends Ashley off on her cruise as Leanna arrives at the Abbott house. He asks her about Ramona, and Leanna wonders why he is interested. Jack covers by saying he might use her to get to Victor. Jack books a flight to Albuquerque. Michael informs Diane that he cannot join her for the cruise and suggests she take Marissa with her. Tony tells Sharon that he kept the truth about Tricia's dealings from Megan. Tricia calls Grace and learns that she told Tony everything. Megan asks Tricia to celebrate New Year's Eve with Tony and her. Tricia is reluctant, but then agrees. Chris asks Nina if she and Tomas want to ring in the Millennium with them.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek