Brad is heartbroken about Ashley's distant state and dreams of her being back to her old self again. He tries talking to her but she is unresponsive. Victor calls Brad to inquire about Ashley's condition. Away from Ashley, Brad blasts Victor for calling. Later, Brad tells John about Victor's call. They are shocked when Ashley says Victor's name. They are even more stunned when they realize that she will only respond to the mention of Victor. Phyllis is livid when she learns Jack didn't tell her he already had a neofinitia orchid when she gave him the other one. She declares that she's going to get him back and storms out. Phyllis visits Victor and announces that she's resigning. She admits her decision is partly because of Jack. She plans to leave town indefinitely. Victor wishes her well and they embrace. Meanwhile, Jack turns to Diane for support when his guilty conscience gets the best of him. Later, Jack goes to Newman looking for Phyllis, but discovers she is gone. Neil asks Jack