Lauren asked Michael to keep Gloria out of the kitchen for Thanksgiving but
he revealed that Kevin already saved the day. "He's already recruited her to
help set up at Crimson Lights for the second annual free Thanksgiving
dinner," announced Michael (as if the homeless already don't have enough
problems).

On the phone, Phyllis told Nick she was bummed that she was going to miss
Summer's first Thanksgiving. After they hung up, Phyllis was shocked when
the warden showed up to announce that she was being released because her
conviction had been overturned.

After getting the news about Phyllis, Michael and Lauren called Nick, who
was thrilled, then upset that he couldn't be the one to pick his wife up
from prison. "Vick's getting worse and my parents can't agree on how to
treat her," he lamented. Lauren assured that she and Michael would deliver
Phyllis.

At Crimson Lights, Lily overheard Kevin tell Amber that Katherine and Jill
left town to spend Thanksgiving with Kay's son Brock. Since Cane had to stay
behind because of the Clear Springs mess, Amber surmised that her ex would
be alone and told Kevin to find out. He then asked Cane if he could
volunteer with the charity dinner. "I'm sorry, mate," said Cane. "I'm gonna
be shackled to my desk. No phone calls, no interruptions." Much to Kevin and
Daniel's chagrin, a determined Amber ordered takeout so she could bring it
over to Jabot for Cane. Phyllis called Daniel to let him know she was
getting out.

Neil expressed his disappointment that Karen can't spend Thanksgiving with
him (she lied that she had plans to be with her mom). Later, Neil told his
kids that Karen wouldn't be joining them and Lily didn't seem too
disappointed (someone needs to spank that girl with a drumstick). Later, as
Karen listened on, Cane accepted Lily's invitation to join her family for
Thanksgiving dinner. After Cane left, Karen confessed to Lily that "the
reason that I'm not coming to Thanksgiving dinner at your house is that I
overheard you tell Devon that you didn't want me there." An embarrassed Lily
apologized and urged Karen to come but she declined. Lily then admitted the
blunder to Devon, who reminded her that Karen makes their dad happy.

J.T. and Brad continued to be concerned when Victoria's blood pressure
wouldn't come down. The guys then argued about what's best for her. "We have
to wait until the last possible second to give that baby every chance to
make it," noted Brad.

Nikki and Victor met Tamara, the mediator assigned to Victoria's case. "This
is a damn waste of time," grumbled Vic. "My daughter ought to be in the
operating room right now. She ought to have a c-section to save her life."
Nikki disagreed and soon was arguing with her husband. Tamara had to call a
break so both sides could cool off. With that, the Newmans were unsure how a
mediator was going to help as they continued to defend their perspectives.
Tamara returned and advised them to "take counsel with your spiritual
advisors." Talk about passing the buck.

Amber was devastated when Cane said he was going to Lily's house for
Thanksgiving.... Lauren, Michael and Daniel showed up at prison to retrieve
Phyllis.... Lily convinced Karen to come.... A depressed Jana called Kevin and
he promised to visit her on Thanksgiving.... Neil wasn't happy to hear Cane
was coming over for the holiday.... As a surprised J.T. and Brad looked on,
Phyllis arrived at the hospital and was reunited with Nick.