Devon approves of Tucker's manner, Nick confronts Deacon, and Neil disappears.

In his studio, Devon rants at Tucker about tricking him into meeting with him. Tucker apologizes for mishandling it. Devon says he's made him miss his dad's wedding. Tucker says, "I didn't know it was today." He keeps saying sorry. Devon still won't work with him. Tucker suggests they head to the wedding together.

At the Club, Adam angers Nick by pointing out that Nikki is clearly drunk. Nick gets her up and she says she lives upstairs. Nick helps her up as she rambles about her new husband. Once in the suite, Nikki looks for vodka as Nick talks about rehab.

Katherine and Deacon spar verbally at Crimson Lights. Harmony listens as Katherine offers double whatever he's making on the deal if he'll annul the marriage. Deacon insists he loves Nikki. Kay says Nikki despises him, and realizes she's drinking again. Deacon says he intends to do everything he can to get her to stop. Katherine vows to crush him if he's lying. She takes a call from Nick, and says she's on her way.

Still with Nikki in the suite, Nick is disappointed to hear her call herself a drunk, and say she'll always be one. Deacon arrives and Nick confronts him about what he's done to his mother. Katherine arrives and asks to speak to Nikki alone. Nick and Deacon head downstairs. Katherine talks to Nikki about her drinking. Nikki wishes she could change things, but won't agree to go back to rehab. Katherine asks what's really going on - what is she hiding? Nikki walks out.

At the church, Neil and Sofia's wedding ceremony is underway. Cane and Lily recall their own engagement and wedding as Sofia and Neil complete their vows and are pronounced husband and wife. They all share a champagne toast. Lily tells Neil he seems tense. He muses that he and Sofia would do anything for their boy. He steps out for some fresh air with the reverend. Devon and Tucker arrive. Cane looks for Neil, but he's gone. Sofia is comforted by Tucker, who assures her that Neil is a man of character. Devon approves as Tucker gently says he'll take Sofia and Moses home.

Neil looks for Devon in his empty studio. Harmony appears. Neil apologizes for how he treated her before and says he just got married to Sofia. He explains that he came to get Devon for cake. Harmony muses that he shouldn't regret his decision - he's doing the right thing - a new concept for her. She urges him not to screw up. Neil says he'd better get back to his wife.

Lily and Cane discuss Neil and Sofia at the tree lot. They discuss their own past. Cane brings up Christmas. Lily asks him to spend it with her and the twins. He accepts and talks about what they'll do after the kids go to bed. They kiss.

At home, Sofia tells Tucker that it obviously wasn't a good idea to get married. Tucker says she did what was right for her kid, and suggests she tell Neil she has real feelings for him. Tucker goes, and Neil comes home. He apologizes to Sofia for leaving. She suggests an annulment, but he doesn't want it. She wants to understand. Neil promises to love Moses and work with her to show him what a real family can be. He wants to also find out what this marriage can be.

At the Club bar, Adam tells a board member once he sees his presentation, he'll realize he's the best choice to run Newman. Nearby, Nick tells Deacon he's ruining his mother's life. They bicker. Nikki appears as Nick sucker punches Deacon and they fight. Adam and the board member watch. Harmony enters. Katherine tells her she needs her to help get Nikki's sobriety back. Nikki soothes Deacon and takes him upstairs.

Devon finds Tucker at Crimson Lights. He gives him props for what he said to Sofia at the church, and for not throwing Neil under a bus. Tucker says he respects Neil. Devon asks if he could pick his brain occasionally. Tucker grins, "Anytime."

In the holding room, Victor tells Michael that Sharon had upsetting news about Nikki - she needs to get sober. They discuss her being married to Deacon. Michael vows to take care of Nikki. They discuss Adam. Michael says he's put a plan into place which will put Nick in charge over Adam. Victor wants the opposite. Adam arrives and tells them that Nicholas assaulted Deacon at the Club. Adam tells Victor he proved himself - he's got the Newman blood in him. Victor muses, "You just might."

Genoa City Spoilers for Tomorrow on The Young and the Restless:
Phyllis and Ronan get an email from Diane Jenkins, labeled, 'A Message From Beyond the Grave'.
Nikki tells Victoria, "Your father and I will protect you, you don't have to worry."
Jack tells Victor, "You deserve to grow old here after what you did to Kyle and Billy."
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