Stop The Bastard
Wed Canada/Thurs US, 3/28/13 by sheknows

Michael has separation papers drawn up, Alex discovers something important, and Victor and Jack confront Wheeler.


Lauren receives a text from Carmine at home. Michael comes in. He's going back to his practice - she thought he was taking a break. Say the word and he'll stay. He's wants her to meet him halfway. She's not ready. Should he have the paperwork drawn up? She wonders if he wants a divorce. She wants time - he wishes he could believe it. Lauren is struggling and needs to think. She doesn't want to lose him. He loves her but the fact is something is broken. Until they agree to work on it he suggests they make the separation formal.

At GCPD, Alex informs Paul that Bob didn't have anything to say about the congressman. The only time he shuts up is when they mention Wheeler. Paul thinks he might be behind what happened at the ranch. The super sleuth duo brainstorm and come up with a couple possible motives including money or that Victor knows something that Wheeler would kill for. Paul knows if Victor is hiding something he won't give it up until he absolutely has to. Wheeler arrives at the office for questioning. Alex is direct - what it is relationship with Victor Newman? Wheeler admits they are friendly and he’s contributed to his campaign. Alex keeps pressing but Paul lets him go. He asks Alex to find out everything about him. Later Alex discovers a photo of Wheeler and his daughter and recognizes the girl as a prostitute. She left the club with Jack Abbot.

At the ranch, Jack asks Victor how he can be responsible for what happened to Adam. Victor points a finger at Jack’s addiction for Stephanie’s death. Victor and Jack confer and wonder if Wheeler is out to get them. They’re both responsible and everyone they care about is still in danger. Victor questions how they can stop the bastard. They realize it's a complicated situation. Jack knows it's a risk taking Wheeler on and Victor points out the congressman is capable of violence. Victor declares the wheels are already turning. They throw barbs at each other but soon Victor announces they have to work together but won't tell Jack more than he needs to know. Later, Wheeler shows up. He’s sorry to hear what happened. Victor believes the suspect was a pawn in a larger game. Wheeler wonders why he's telling him as Jack comes to announce they know he sent the killer there. They gang up on Wheeler and ask him to admit it. Victor declares Wheeler doesn't know what he's capable of uncovering and he promises he will.

From the Chancellor residence Chloe makes a phone call to Kevin at the coffee shop as Esther gathers valuables to auction for charity. Chloe tells Kevin that Adriana is there and doesn't want her to know their business. They discuss their debt. Soon, Chloe spies a jeweled egg from Esther's box and knows it’s valuable.

Cane phones Katherine from On The Boulevard. He wonders if she's standing him up. Never - she will see him shortly. She arrives and apologizes for being late. She repeats the same thing a moment later. He wonders if she's okay. She tells him she's just shaken up. Cane gives her presents from the kids and they talk about Chancellor. She admits Jill gives her headaches. The conversation returns to the twins, Katherine appears confused and Cane asks her a trick question. She falls for it and he asks again if she's okay. She explains her memory glitches are happening more often. Has she seen a doctor? She doesn't intend to but Cane reminds her that Katherine doesn't stand down from a fight. She claims to already know what it is. At the bar, Lauren arrives to see Carmine. She is fighting for her marriage and doesn't want him to get in the way. It's over and this time it's for good. He can't let her go. He can't stand to watch her walk away - he needs a proper goodbye and requests one last night.

Chloe shows up at Crimson. Kevin is frustrated by the bills. Michael sits down and Chloe leaves. Michael admits he slept at the club last night and shares he told Lauren they should separate. Michael knows she'll either fight or let it go. Kevin reminds him it's not about strategy. Later Chloe comes back with the box of expensive trinkets from Kay's home. She has a plan to steal from the rich and give to the poor… they are the poor.

Back at home Michael opens the separation papers.


Genoa City Spoilers for tomorrow on The Young and the Restless:

Nick wants to celebrate and Avery wonders what they’re celebrating.
At a bar Dylan contemplates phoning someone.
Chelsea expresses concern to Chloe that Adam might die without knowing he was going to be a father.