Jack is the one to tell Victor the decision, Sharon is released, and Traci says her final goodbye.
In the chapel, Nick tells Phyllis that Sharon had her baby and it died. Phyllis says she is so sorry. Nick takes a deep breath, then tells her that the baby wasn't Jack's - it was his! Nick explains how he found out the truth, and Phyllis realizes that he came to the airport to tell her. He explains to Phyllis that the baby died and Sharon signed papers while she was medicated - he never even got to hold her. Phyllis is shocked, saying that Sharon, and Nick, had the right to see the baby and say goodbye. Nick says she had severe birth defects, and the doctor advised against it. Phyllis encourages him to tell people that this is his loss too if that's what he needs to do. Phyllis asks about Sharon, and Nick says she thinks it's fate. Nick tells Phyllis that he needs their daughter to get stronger, and for her to be there for him. Phyllis hates that he's in pain, and says she'd give anything if he could see his baby and say goodbye.
Ashley is talking to her baby in her hospital room. Adam is with her, and asks if Victor knows about the name change. She says no, and he urges her to show Victor his daughter - he's fading fast. Ashley puts him off, but Adam persists.
Jack is in with Victor and tries to describe to him what Traci is going through right now. He says she's had to make decisions that no one should ever have to make. Jack tells Victor that Colleen's heart will be his, to go on living with! Victor thanks him, and says he's sorry for the pain. Jack tells him it's a good heart he's getting from Colleen. Jack tells Victor they should let him die, but for Colleen's sake, he hopes he lives. Jack walks out into the hallway and tells Nikki it's a 'yes'.
Mac goes to Cane and Lily's house. She explains to Lily that Colleen's heart is a match for Victor Newman. Lily marvels about the subject of death, and how she can't believe Colleen has died. They discuss how Lily having Colleen's angel and carrying on makes 'spiritual sense'. After Mac leaves, Lily tells Cane she wants to go back to say goodbye to Colleen again. He says it's not necessary - Colleen came to see her. Cane steps out of the room, and Lily thanks God for letting Colleen come to see her - it was a miracle. She tells Colleen goodbye, and prays.
Nikki goes in to see Victor, who warns her that they can't assume the heart transplant will work. Nikki says she knows it will. He wants Nikki to tell the kids he loves them, but she says he'll have years and years to do that himself.
Jack returns to Traci and Abby in Colleen's room. Traci thanks him for telling Victor, then steps out to sign more papers. Abby cries and asks Jack what she should do now - she's scared. Abby tells Colleen she was the best big sister ever, and asks her to tell daddy she loves him. She runs from the room sobbing and Jack is left alone. He remembers when Colleen moved in with him, and how he always believed she had a lot of heart. Jack laments his endless, stupid war with Victor, and apologizes for not protecting her better.
Sharon is standing by the window in her room when there is a knock on the door. It's Rafe. He says he is sorry about her loss, and he has news - once she is well enough, she is free to go home. Sharon tells him about a couple she saw in the hall - parents with a new baby going home. Rafe leaves and Sharon talks to her dead baby, saying she knows she's with her big sister, Cassie, now. She looks at the ultrasound photo of the baby, and a photo of Cassie.
Billy comes into the chapel where Nick and Phyllis are still talking. He tells them that Victor gets to live, thanks to Colleen, and that they should go join the other Newmans in celebrating!
Nikki walks out into the hallway and finds herself being embraced by Ashley, who says it's good to see her. They briefly discuss the heart donation, then Ashley goes into Victor's room. A nurse follows with the baby. Ashley says, "Hello Victor. Meet your baby girl." She tells him that she named her Faith instead of Hope. He thinks it's beautiful. Ashley tells him she needs to go now - back to her family. Victor cries a little as she leaves. Ashley walks past Nikki, who thanks her for bringing the baby to see Victor.
JT is back in with Colleen. He tells her he doesn't know how to let her go - they were supposed to be there for each other forever. He laments that he wasn't there in time. He tells her he loves her, and that he will always, always, love her. As he kisses her hand, Victoria watches through the door.
Nick and Phyllis join Nikki in the hospital corridor. She realizes that Nick is upset, and it's to do with Sharon's baby. Nikki tells him she's so sorry.
Billy is expressing his rage about Victor getting to live in the chapel. Katherine slips in quietly and listens. She claps when he stops talking, and says she's flailed her fists at God before as well. Katherine tells him he needs to just grieve for Colleen. She tells him a quote from the bible about a heart of stone, and says they all need to open their hearts in this situation. Kay tells Billy he can say goodbye to Colleen. They embrace.
Victor is being prepared for surgery, and has all of his children in to tell them he loves them. The nurse then asks them to leave the room. Nikki stays behind and assures him they all love him and that he'll be okay.
Ashley, Jack, JT, and Steve say goodbye to Colleen, then leave Traci alone with her. She places her head next to Colleen's on the pillow and sobs, saying, "My sweet baby girl."
Victor and Colleen are both wheeled into their surgeries as their families watch.
Next on The Young and the Restless:
Chance tells Chloe she seems to be getting bent out of shape over a guy who is not even her husband anymore. She says that's not exactly true.
Sharon tells Jack, "I loved Faith." Jack replies, "That's what Ashley named her baby."
Nick enters Ashley's hospital room. Ashley asks if he wants to meet his baby sister?
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