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Episodes

January 1996

Episode Numbers	Original air dates
# 5774 - # 5777	January 2 - 5
Learning that Stan died of AIDS, Keesha fears she may have been infected. Phyllis is unhappy that her plan to make Danny jealous has had no effect. Still hoping to make her plan work, Phyllis heads to Orlando with the baby and Peter. As Phyllis is packing to return home, Danny arrives at her motel room. Mary agrees to welcome Chris into the family. Ryan agrees to leave Jack and work for Jill. Although Amy is making progress, Victor thinks it is too slow. Amy remembers that Matt raped her before she shot him.
# 5774	Tuesday January 2
Phyllis prepares her apartment for a romantic evening with Peter and Danny drops by, offering to take Daniel for the night. As part of her New Year's Resolution, Mary finally agrees to accept that Paul and Christine are getting married. Paul is very happy and Lynne joined her in the preparations. Anxious, Matt visits Christine legal aid in order to understand why Amy was accompanied to his apartment. Christine brings good news to Victor: Amy made excellent progress and Matt seemed about to crack. Keesha reads the letter she had received from Stan some time ago. Stan learns that her ex boyfriend had AIDS long before they meet and she is terrified by this discovery. Meanwhile, Olivia and Nathan are taking stock of their relationship. They are about to sleep together to conceive a baby ...
# 5775	Wednesday January 3
John Silva tells Danny that his divorce will be final in two and a half weeks. Malcolm tells Neil that he can’t work out why Keesha no longer wants to be with him. Victor talks to the Dr. Hemming who tells him that Amy is doing much better than she expected. Phyllis complains to Joanie about how Danny is not getting jealous of Peter. She says all Danny thinks about is “Cricket, Cricket, Cricket! I’d like to squash that Bug!” Phyllis' lawyer tells her that the judge has set a date for their divorce hearing. Its scheduled for two weeks time, Phyllis then tells her lawyer to try and delay this hearing...discreetly of course. Her lawyer tells her that he will try...but cannot guarantee anything at this time. Paul goes over to Christine's office, and tells her that his mother has accepted their marriage. Keesha goes to her doctor to get a mole removed and he says she must have some tests done, including one for HIV. Olivia tells Drucilla that she is scared about what Nathan said the other night about battling personal demons. Matt meets Drake at the coffee house and tells him about Victor, Amy and Christine being in his apartment. Drake doesn't let on that he already knew. Peter tells Phyllis that he is going to Orlando for work. Phyllis decides to go with him, taking Daniel. Danny leaves a message on the answering machine to say he's on his way over to see Daniel.
# 5776	Thursday January 4
Victor arrives at Fairview to see Amy. Victor asks Amy why she said she was sorry about Nick last night to him..but Amy can't remember saying anything. Dr Hemming tells Victor to leave it alone now...Amy is getting upset. Both Dr Hemming and Victor leave, but Victor warns that he will be back. Jill argues with Jack about keeping Ryan on. Jill told him that he should be thanking her for keeping Ryan on. Victoria tells Nikki that she needs to get used to the fact that when Nick gets out of jail he'll marry Sharon. Victoria also threatens Nikki that if she sees Brad out at the Ranch one more time she's going to tell her father. Peter offers to take Phyllis and Daniel to Sea World. Danny arrives at Phyllis place to see his son. Joanie tells Danny that Phyllis and Daniel went with Peter to Orlando on a business trip. Danny storms out of the apartment. Matt asks Cindy about Amy's whereabouts and she gives him a card with Amy's address at Fairview. Cindy tells Matt not to tell anyone that he knows. Matt promises her he won't say a word. Danny goes to see John Silva and Christine is there - he tells them how Phyllis took Daniel to Orlando. John advises him to let her play her cards and show he doesn't mind where she takes the baby. Matt buys a doctor's uniform and manages to get into Amy's room at Fairview.
# 5777	Friday January 5
Victor comes home to find Nikki crying. Neil is still annoyed that he lost Ryan to Jill - his 30 day trial is almost finished. Ryan signs on with Jill at Jabot permanently as her new Executive Assistant. Ryan goes home and tell Nina the news. Gina tells Danny not to pin his hopes on getting Christine back because she'll be marrying Paul soon. Joanie phones through the number of Phyllis' hotel. Matt reveals himself to Amy at Fairview. Amy tries to make sense of why she had a gun because she's always hated guns - she tells Matt that it all came back to her when she went back to the apartment and how she feels so guilty about having shot Matt. Sharon tells Victoria that it's best for everyone if she and her mother don't move out to the Ranch. Victor tells Nikki about the breakthrough with Amy and that she was with Matt on the night of the shooting and they're the closest they've ever been to reopening their son's case. Matt hugs Amy and she suddenly remembers that he raped her.
# 5778 - # 5783	January 8 - 12
In Florida, Danny tells Phyllis that their marriage is over. Danny fears he has lost Chris to Paul. Peter tells Phyllis he loves her. Keesha learns she is HIV-positive. Mari Jo offers to help Jack and Luan continue to pretend they are unaware that she is terminally ill. Amy has flashbacks of Matt raping her before she shot him. Nicholas is thrilled that the new information will allow his case to be re-opened. Nikki is upset that Sharon told Nicholas the good news. Cole and Victoria warn Nikki to ease up on Sharon, or she will lose Nicholas. After the judge releases Nicholas, he asks Sharon to marry him. Matt leaves Genoa City.
# 5778	Monday January 8
Danny arrives at Phyllis’ Orlando hotel room having caught a flight there from Genoa City. Peter was gone – he had to leave suddenly. Phyllis and Danny get room service – he tells her that during the past few months he’s discovered what an incredible woman she is and that she’s the kind of woman he would have fallen for if the circumstances had been different. Danny turns down Phyllis’ offer of making love, says that the timing is not right but says they’ve made progress tonight. He leaves the hotel for a flight back to Genoa City. Amy rememebers that Matt raped her and screams at him. Matt is scared and says he never raped her, she wanted him to make love to her. She screams for help and Dr. Hemmings and security are on their way. Matt runs out and avoids them. Amy panics that she’s going to go to jail for shooting Matt and keeps asking for Mr. Newman – Christine and Paul arrive and she tells them how she remembers everything. Jack tells John about Jill arranging a dinner at the Private Dining Room for Ryan and suggests that John go along. Flo goes to Ryan and Nina’s apartment to babysit Phillip. Nina tells her that Ryan decided to stay with his job with Jill. At the Private Dining Room, Jill tells Ryan and Nina that she wants this to be a new beginning for them all, both professionally and personally. Jill tries to dissuade Nina from trying for another baby due to Ryan’s new commitments which will take him overseas. Victor arrives at Fairview – Christine tells him that there is so much he needs to know. Matt rushes back to his apartment telling Drake that he’s leaving. When Drake refuses to let him go until he knows what’s going on, Matt punches him. The police arrive later and Drake tells them that he doesn’t know where Matt is.
# 5779	Tuesday January 9
Amy told Victor that Matt Clark came to her room and she now remembers that she was the one who shot Matt because he raped her. Victor tells her that she will get the help of all the resources available to them. Sharon tells her mother, Doris, that she wishes she could do more for her. Victor arrives and tells them both that he has evidence that can set Nick free and he wants Sharon to be the one who goes to the prison and tells him the news. Ryan and Nina discuss the dinner with Jill. Nina is not happy that Jill felt it her business to tell Nina that she should wait to have a baby. John tells Jack that he stays with Jill because he knows Jill would never let him have custody of Billy. Jill returns and talks about how the dinner with Ryan and Nina went. John is unsure that being Jill’s Executive Assistant is the right place for Ryan. Jack insinuates that Jill’s interest in Ryan is not just professional. Later, Jack asks Jill what her plan is with John and how long she can last without having physical intimacy with a man. Nathan and Olivia have made love. Keesha’s blood test results arrive and the doctor calls Olivia to tell her that Keesha tested positive to HIV. Olivia goes to Keesha’s apartment to tell Keesha the news – she first asks Keesha if she’s had sex with Malcolm. Keesha is offended by the question, but says no they were never intimate. Olivia tells Keesha that she must tell all her former partners about her HIV status– Keesha says she’s only been intimate with two men in her life and one of them died of AIDS. Keesha tries to contact Nathan at his work but gets Lynn. Nathan later goes to work and Lynn tells him that a woman who was very upset tried to contact him. Victor goes to the Ranch and tells Nikki the news about the breakthrough with Amy. Nikki is a bit annoyed that he told Sharon to go and tell Nick the news as this was supposed to be their moment as his parents. Sharon goes to the prison and tells Nick the news about the new evidence. Larry Warton watches them from a distance.
# 5780	Wednesday January 10
Victor tells a policeman that he wants Matt Clark found as soon as possible. The policeman tells Victor that it is their top priority. Nikki tells Cole and Victoria the news that Victor has found evidence which will set Nick free. She also expresses her bitterness that Victor asked Sharon to tell Nicholas the news. Victoria tells Nikki that she needs to accept Sharon or she will lose Nick for good. Victor arrives while Drake is at Paul’s office. Drake claims he doesn’t know where Matt is, says they are no longer friends and that Matt is the kind of person who would sell his own mother. Keesha tries to phone Nathan at home and then at work, then gets more and more desperate when he’s not at either place. Dru and Olivia dine together at Gina’s. Dru notices that Olivia is distracted and she reveals that she had to tell a patient that they have a very serious illness. Brad discusses with Jack the breakthrough on Nick’s case and what it will mean for them both when Victor returns to work. They agree to work late so that they can brief Victor when he returns tomorrow. Jack phones Mari Jo and asks her to meet Luan for dinner for their reservation at the Lodge because Jack can’t make it. Luan tells Mari Jo at dinner that she is happy to have dinner with a friend of her husband. Mari Jo tells Luan that she spends a lot of time working and doesn’t really have a social life. Luan faints at the restaurant. Nick works in the prison laundry and thinks about the news which Sharon told him. Larry watches him from a distance. Amy goes to Victor’s office to tell her story to Mitchell Sherman and John Silva. Sharon arrives later and is surprised to see Amy. Victor then goes to the prison to tell the Warder that he expects Nick will be released any day. Victor stops Larry from stabbing Nick in the laundry and attacks Larry, saying “that will teach you to mess with a Newman”.
# 5781	Thursday January 11
The waiters and Mari Jo help Luan up after she fainted. Mari Jo gives Luan some pills from Luan’s bag. Mari Jo tries to get Luan to go to hospital but she declines. When Jack later phones the restaurant, the maître d’ tells him about Luan’s fainting and Jack decides to go there. He tells Brad that he has something personal to deal with. Brad tells him that Victor won’t be pleased if they don’t have a report ready by tomorrow. Luan reveals to Mari Jo that she has a terminal illness and that the doctor thought she was in remission but now it must have come back. Mari Jo tells her what an amazing woman she is. Mari Jo tells Jack about Luan’s fainting and that Luan told her about her illness but still doesn’t want Jack to know. Jack and Luan enjoy a chocolate dessert. Mr. Sullivan calls Phyllis to say he’s coming over after his dinner (which is a big pizza). Joanie tries to get Phyllis to see the positive side of the divorce hearing tomorrow. Mr Sullivan tells Phyllis at her apartment that the hearing won’t be going ahead tomorrow – he’s asked for a discontinuance. John Silva has been so busy with the Newman trial and there are complications over Danny’s assets. Phyllis calls Danny over to tell him that news. She stresses to him that she had nothing to do with this – it was her lawyer. Danny goes to see John Silva and he confirms it. John says it shouldn’t take more than 3 weeks for the divorce to be final if all goes well. John says even if Danny walks away with all the assets he had at the start of the marriage, there will still be child maintenance to pay. John Abbott visits Katherine, at her request, as we find out from their conversation. Esther greets him at the door and says it’s been so long since they last saw each other. Katherine discusses with John his marriage with Jill, how they have nothing in common and how he has so much love to give and deserves more. John thanks her for her concern and says she’s a dear friend but won’t under any circumstances give up his son. Katherine telephones Dina after many years and tells her how lonely John is. She says she’s sure Dina is having nice weather in Nice but perhaps she might like to experience an “old-fashioned mid-Western winter”. Victor visits Brad in his office and tells him about how a prisoner pulled a knife on Nicholas. Nikki tells Miguel that there is some new information which will set Nicholas free. Victor visits Nikki at the Ranch and tells her that Amy Wilson was the one who shot Matt Clark after he raped her. Nikki works out that Matt framed Nicholas for his shooting. Victor tells her about the prisoner pulling a knife on Nicholas in the laundry. John Silva phones the Ranch and tells Victor that tomorrow at 2 in the afternoon Judge Fallon will hear a motion for a new trial. Nikki says “at last, it’s what we’ve prayed for”. Victor says “the nightmare is about to end, believe me”.
# 5782	Friday January 12
Nikki looks at a photo of Nick before going to the hearing. Cole and Victoria arrive not long before Victor and they all go to court together. Miguel offers words of support before they leave. Sharon confides her fears to Doris that Nick will want to move on with his life after being set free and will want to end their relationship. Doris finally convinces Sharon that she needs to be there for Nick today. Lynn and Mary continue preparations for Chris and Paul’s wedding. Christine and Mary have different ideas on who should prepare the food and what the flowers should be. Lynn and Mary go to look at wedding cakes. Paul says he’ll make sure that his mother doesn’t take over their wedding preparations. Christine is so glad that his mother has accepted that they’re getting married. A courier brings the wedding invitations. Paul and Christine are very happy with how the invitations look and Christine wants to take one to work so she can look at it all day. Christine goes back to work and Danny visits her there. He explains how he got back from Orlando and is grateful to Chris for advising him to stay calm about Phyllis’ behaviour. Chris notices that he’s not at the divorce hearing which was scheduled for today. Danny tells her that the hearing has been delayed due to John Silva being tied up with the Newman case. Danny thinks his divorce will be final in three weeks and notices Chris’ wedding invitation, saying he has two weeks to get her out of Paul’s arms and into his. Peter visits Phyllis – she calls out Danny’s name then realizes it’s him. Peter can’t understand why Phyllis left Orlando without saying goodbye and just leaving a one line note. He wants to know if he did anything to offend her. Phyllis said she got a call from her attorney saying that her divorce had been delayed. This had upset her and she needed to be back in more familiar surroundings. She assures him she wants to move on now and that he’s very much a part of her life. They engage in a passionate kiss. Amy Wilson testifies and at first the judge doubts her credibility because she took so long to come forward about her role in Matt Clark’s shooting. She reveals how she went to Chicago to a women’s shelter, Christine found her and brought her back to Genoa City. She spoke of how she remembered everything when Matt broke into Fairview and told her she could keep her shooting of him a secret. The prosecution unexpectedly offered to drop all charges against Nick to set him free. The judge tells Nick that he has had a lot of people working for him on this case and not to lose faith in the system because the system worked for him in the end to get him out the mess he got himself into when he couldn’t control his temper. All the Newmans hug and congratulate Nick after the verdict. Nick sees Sharon, asks her to marry him and she joyfully accepts. Nikki is pictured in the background looking very stern and anxious as the screen fades to the credits.
# 5783	Monday January 15
Nikki and Victor arrive home from the court house and tell Miguel the good news about Nick being set free. Victoria writes in her diary, thinking of how to express her feelings about Nick being set free. She and Cole take a shower together. Nathan returns to the office and Lynne tells him about the woman who’s been calling. Nathan reassures Paul that the woman with whom he had the affair is now no longer in his life and he is committed to Olivia. Olivia visits Malcolm at the studio who says he is trying to keep busy after his break-up with Keesha. Malcolm reveals that he and Keesha were never intimate. Olivia goes to Keesha’s apartment. Keesha tells Olivia that she doesn’t want to attend support groups or receive medical treatment because she can’t see the use. Keesha is worried about the former sexual partner that she hasn’t been able to contact yet. Olivia begs her not to wait too long to tell him about her HIV diagnosis. Katherine phones Dina who is still reluctant to return to Genoa City given that there are four men in her life and that feels she burnt her bridges in Genoa City. Katherine tells Dina about John’s stroke. At Jabot, Jack asks Jill if she’s given any more thought to moving out. Jill is annoyed by the question. John walks in on Jack and Jill talking about John and Jill’s marriage. Jack had said he wishes he could talk sense into both of them. John tells Jack later not to worry about him as he’s happy with his life. The Newmans hold a party to celebrate Nick’s freedom. Nick and Sharon arrive at the party and Nick thanks them all individually for the ways in which they all helped him.
# 5784	Tuesday January 16
The party at the Newman Ranch continues. Nikki says to Victoria how it would be better if Nick were with someone like Christine. Christine praises Cole and says how she loves his books. Towards the end of the party, Nick proposes a toast to friends and again thanks everyone there. Later, Victoria visits her mother in her room and Nikki is visibly upset. Nikki tells her it’s been a long day. Victoria says that she can’t help wonder what Nick will do now. Nikki says it makes her shudder to think of it. Nicholas thanks Victor for all he did, how Victor never have up on him and says he has the best dad ever. They share a tender moment and embrace. Victor says that Nick has been given a second chance and that not many people get a second chance so to make the most of it. Sharon returns home and Doris says how wonderful it is about Nick being set free. Doris asks how Nikki was at the party and Sharon said she was surprisingly nice. Doris wonders whether Nikki might have turned over a new leaf. Sharon says she now loves Nicholas even more if that’s possible. Nathan goes to see Olivia after his business trip. Olivia is lost in her thoughts and worried about her patient (Keesha). She tells Nathan that the patient has a terminal illness. Olivia and Nathan agree to spend some time alone and start to kiss. However, then Olivia gets called away to deal with a patient. Nathan answers her phone and he is enraged when the patient reveals herself as Keesha. Nathan demands to know what she’s playing at and goes to her apartment to interrogate her. He accuses her of wanting to expose their affair to Olivia. He says that he and Olivia have been trying for a baby and that if she want to go down, she’s going down alone. Keesha is worried that they’re trying for a baby. Mary visits Lynne and gets a call from Fenmore’s to say that the wedding dresses which she requested have come in. Lynne advises Mary against choosing wedding dresses as that should be the bride’s choice. Lynne thinks that Christine will get married in the dress she used last year. Mary said that would be bad luck. Paul goes to Christine’s apartment and waits for her to return. When Christine returns, she tells Paul that she saw a totally different side of Victor Newman tonight. Paul says that in all the years he’s known Victor that Victor never ceases to amaze him. Paul and Christine begin to kiss and Mary knocks on the door. Mary has brought around a catalogue of wedding dresses for Christine to look at. Christine observes one called “The Victorian Princess”. She tells Mary that she had planned to get married in the dress she used last year but Mary says that would be bad luck. Christine agrees to go with her to Fenmore’s the next day to view the dresses.
# 5785	Wednesday January 17
Christine and Paul kiss in Christine’s apartment and talk about the number of children they’ll have. Mary phones Christine and says that the Fenmore’s bridal consultant is going out of town and is only available tonight. Christine agrees that she can come over with the dresses. Paul decides to go back to the office. The bridal consultant gives Christine three dresses to try on and while Mary loves them all, Christine finds them all too ornate. Danny visits Gina and they discuss his divorce. He’s looking forward to the divorce being final and reassures Gina that his lawyers say that the delay is not because of Phyllis. Danny notices that Gina hid the newspaper article about Paul and Christine’s wedding announcement and tells her he’s already seen it and it doesn’t bother him. Mari Jo shows some photos of the shortlist of male models for the new fragrance campaign and notices how Jill salivates over them. Jill reveals about the lack of sex life in her marriage and how hard it is. Mari Jo is sympathetic. Alex, a man Jill met at dinner recently stops by Jill’s office. Mari Jo makes a comment about answered prayers. Katherine catches Esther picking up the phone while dusting and Esther says she’s trying to use her psyhic powers to get Dina to call. Dina then does call. Dina tells Kay that she doesn’t want to cause trouble for her family by coming back to Genoa City and will only return if nobody knows she’s there. Keesha tells Nathan that she is HIV positive and that it’s only a matter of time before she has AIDS. She tells him that since they both had unprotected sex, he may have it too. Having been angry with her, Nathan is now in shock and goes to the office. Lynn finds him in Paul’s office staring out the window as he thinks about Keesha’s words: “I’m HIV Positive. You may have it too”. Lynn tries to help but Nathan says there’s nothing she can do and he leaves. Paul stops by the office later with a latte for Lynn. Lynn tells him about Nathan’s strange behaviour and how he was really “out of it”. Paul says they should stay out of it because it could be a problem with his marriage. Phyllis is at her apartment by the fire. Joanie tries to be positive about Phyllis’ situation and says the one good thing to come out of this is Peter. She tells Phyllis that she sees the way he looks at Phyllis and wishes that her husband still looked at her that way. Phyllis has a romantic fantasy about making love to Peter. Peter phones and Phyllis explains why she had to leave Orlando so suddenly. Peter convinces her that he should come over. Joanie agrees to take Daniel for the night. Danny visits Phyllis but she tells him that Daniel is sleeping. Danny sort of complains about the divorce taking so long and Phyllis says there’s nothing that either of them can do about that. Olivia had made a bed and was putting on perfume when Nathan called from a phone box. He was very anxious and told her that there were some glitches in the security job he just did and he had to go out of town. Olivia tells him that she had something special planned for them making their new baby. Nathan apologises and says it can’t be helped. He tells her he loves her, “more than you’ll ever know”. He tells her to sleep well and hangs up the phone.
# 5786	Thursday January 18
Dru goes over to Olivia’s apartment and Olivia tells her that she had to cancel her romantic evening with Nathan because he had to go out of town. Dru rings Paul who says there is no business trip. Dru finally reveals that Nathan has been having an affair for months. Danny brings over a video to Christine of their wedding and honeymoon. Christine says she’ll always have feelings for him but it’s over – he chose to end the marriage and she’s going to marry Paul. By coincidence, Jack and John go to dinner at the same restaurant as Jill and her date, Alex. Jack and John see them together and John is livid about her breaking their agreement. Jack hopes that John wants to file for divorce now. John decides to leave when he sees Jill and Alex dancing. Unknown to Jack and John, Jill sees them leave. Peter and Phyllis share a romantic evening. They dance and Phyllis pulls away from a kiss, saying she’s not ready. Peter understands but tells her that her marriage has been over for a long time and they kiss again. Dru finally reveals that she knows who the woman is – she blurts out that it’s Keesha. Olivia looks as if she’s going to be sick, sobs uncontrollably and asks Dru to leave.
# 5787	Friday January 19
Peter reminds Phyllis that she is no longer married to Danny. Meanwhile, Danny leaves a copy of the video of Chris and his wedding in Chris’ video player.
# 5788	Monday January 22
Nick thanks Amy for helping to clear his name, while Paul confronts Danny over harassing Chris. Danny tells Phyllis that he plans to remain friendly for Danny Jr.’s sake.
# 5789	Tuesday January 23
Nick tells Victor he wants to work part time at Jabot and go to school part time. Victor is upset when Brad tells him he is dating Nikki.
# 5790	Wednesday January 24
Olivia gets tested for HIV after kicking Nathan out of their home. Dina arrives in Genoa City eager to reunite with John, until Esther spoils the moment.
# 5791	Thursday January 25
Jill is relieved to learn that John can’t use her dance in the custody battle. Victor offers Chris a job at Jabot and Nina wonders if Chris is really committed to Paul.
# 5792	Friday January 26
Luan tells Jack that she would like to be an organ donor. Victoria urges Victor to try and win Nikki back, and Dru tries to get Olivia to forgive her, but to no avail.
# 5793	Monday January 29
Nikki confronts Sharon about her decision to live at the ranch after she and Nick are married. Victor decides to send Brad overseas on a business trip, but he’s surprised when Brad asks Nikki to come too.
# 5794	Tuesday January 30
Nick tells Victor how excited he is about his impending marriage. Meanwhile, Victoria berates Nikki for leaving before the wedding. Olivia tests negative for HIV, however, the tests are not conclusive.
# 5795	Wednesday January 31
Jill is skeptical of Jack’s motives behind custody of Billy, while Danny tells Gina that Phyllis will let him out of the marriage. Paul and Chris thank Mary and Lynne for their hard work.

October 1996

Episode Numbers	Original air dates
# 5970 - # 5974	October 7 - 11
With Nikki about to marry Josh in Las Vegas, Nick tracked down his father in Kansas and told Victor the news. Victor arrived in Las Vegas too late, and made Nick promise not to tell Nikki that he’d ever been there. Delighted by the return of his old flame, Diane Jenkins, Jack assures her that he’s no longer the playboy she remembered. Paul told Chris that his sister, Patty, left town after her marriage to Jack ended badly. Danny probed Dr. Reid about Phyllis’ mental state and the new man in her life, unaware that he was face to face with Phyllis’ boyfriend.
# 5971	Tuesday October 8
Nikki and Josh are on their way to Las Vegas to get married. Sharon and Grace talk about the narrow escape at the clinic. Victor goes to Kansas to see Hope. Danny visits Phyllis and almost bumps into Tim Reid. Tim tries to convince Phyllis to tell people about their relationship. Gina advises Danny not to go to Phyllis asking her about her new man because it will just be bad for Little Danny. Danny makes an appointment to see Dr. Reid. Neil asks Dru if she really wants to turn their lives upside down on a flimsy promise from modelling agents that they can help her career. Nick goes to Connie to see if he can use Victor's plane but it has gone to Kansas. He wants to stop Nikki from going to Las Vegas. A thunderstorm has created conditions which make it dangerous to fly.
# 5972	Wednesday October 9
# 5973	Thursday October 10
Nick takes the jet, finds Victor and they head off to Las Vegas. They find the hotel where Mr. and Mrs. Landers are staying. Nikki gets ill so they were not able to get married as scheduled. Nikki tells Josh that nothing could stop her from marrying him tonight, not even Victor. Jill is thinking about backing out of her deal to stay in the Abbott Mansion. The divorce is final tomorrow.

November 1996

Episode Numbers	Original air dates
# 5990 - # 5994	November 4 - 8
Victor threatened Ryan with a transfer to Taiwan unless he stays away from Victoria. Ryan and Victoria were stunned when Nina filed for divorce. Danny and Phyllis rushed Daniel to hospital with a high fever. Hope refused to answer Nikki’s questions about Victor’s whereabouts on the fateful night. Dru was called to do a modeling job in New York but concealed the true nature of her trip from Neil, who planned to surprise her there. Ashley was pleasantly surprised when she met Kurt, Kay’s new handyman, Diane was hired to design Jack’s new house.
# 5995 - # 5999	November 11 - 15
Victor denied that he intended to ask Nikki to remarry him, she apologized for jumping to conclusions and recommitted herself to Josh. As Nikki and Josh discussed his late wife, Veronica, a woman named Veronica celebrated her birthday in a mental institution. Shocked to see Diane back in Genoa City, Ashley warned her to stay away from Jack. Neil was determined to surprise Dru in New York, so Malcolm called Dru to warn her. Benita’s ex-husband, Jake, was arrested after he snuck into the apartment and menaced her.
# 6000 - # 6004	November 18 - 22
Victor advised Cole to fight for his marriage. Hoping to romance Victoria, Cole left a note inviting her to a rendezvous. Nina saw the note and assumed it was meant for her, and an embarrassing confrontation ensued. Danny and Phyllis prayed for a miracle after Daniel was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. Malcolm stopped Neil from boarding the plane to New York with news that Dru was on her way home. Following her threats warning Diane away, Ashley had a sudden change of heart.