Month 25

"Only by confronting your demons can you ever hope to conquer them."
Ellen Hopkins

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Adam goes to the old apartment contemplating what to do with his life when he sees Natalie. At first he thinks he’s seeing a vision, but she tells him she has had time to think about it and now understands how much he loves her. He tells her he truly does and wants nothing more than to be with her. She tells him she loves him and wants him to choose: either come with her to NYC or stay in Genoa City.

Cane feels sick that Chelsea had a baby with Adam. Chelsea explains her past relationship with Adam, but as soon as she saw his dangerous side she broke up with him and gave their baby away for the baby's safety. She knows if Adam knew about the baby he'd probably ruin the child's life. Cane tells Chelsea that she did the right thing.

Nina asks Traci to help her how she helped Cane. Traci finds Ronan's address and gives it to Nina. Traci and Scott announce they are moving to Washington DC. She goes with Jack and Ashley to say goodbye to John and Dina at their graves. Traci and Colleen talk about how Colleen will visit; she asks Ashley to keep and eye on Colleen for her. Traci also thanks Brad for giving him Colleen.

Hilary schemes to set Santi and Dru up which upsets Valeria and Tyrone. Valeria and Tyrone misinterpret a hug between Santi and Dru; they decide to go on a date to make them jealous. When Dru sees the two flirting she confronts them both which turns into an all-out brawl between Dru and Valeria. Santi tells Valeria he wants to be with Dru; while Dru dumps Tyrone. Devon gets wind that Hilary set this all into motion; he demands either she change her scheming ways or he’s done with her forever. Hilary has an honest conversation with him about who she is and why. Dru overhears and berates Hilary for messing with her life. When Dru goes to Tyrone to tell him Hilary set things in motion, Tyrone backs his niece stating maybe she knows best. Dru vows to break Devon and Hilary up. Tyrone and Valeria flourish as a couple, as does Santi and Dru. Things are tense at first between old friends Santi and Valeria till Santi confronts her; they end their feud and remain friends.

Brad asks Ashley about having another baby. Ashley goes to Olivia to get a test proving she cannot. Olivia tells her she's healthy enough to have a baby, but she states she doesn't want one. She does love kids though. Olivia asks if she's ever thought about being a foster mom. Ashley approaches the idea with Brad. They go to a Foster Parent meeting, and Brad becomes interested. They begin taking Foster Parenting classes.

Summer and Fen try presenting a happy family unit to everyone, but when Noah comes over and sees the coldness between them he confronts them. Fen states he still cannot forgive Summer for lying to him. Summer asks what she can do to be forgiven; Noah states he and Kyle will babysit while they go on a date night. Summer and Fen go to The Colonnade Room and try having dinner together. Kyle is upset he's missing a party to babysit; they end up doing a pretty good job.