We’re trying to alert parents to the dangers of bullying, which could have a deadly outcome. Y&R ‘s done many social issues over the decades. Nikki thought things were progressing well, not realizing how upset Faith was about being betrayed by Jordan and ultimately being catfished and humiliated that the school bullies were supplied with all of the fake online conversations. Faith feels more comfortable talking to Nikki about these things because of her grandmother’s alcoholism. They had been caught drinking a few times and Nikki had many heart-to-hearts with Faith about the alcohol use. Nikki has been on high alert since she learned that Faith had been acting out with her “bad-influence” friend, Jordan. Of course, Faith’s recovery is the most critical issue.Ĭould Nikki have done more for Faith given her own issues with alcoholism? Since this form of bullying didn’t exist when they were young, it’s not something that most adults feel they can protect their children from. I think all of Faith’s parental figures feel a certain degree of helplessness. This situation brings Cassie’s tragic demise to the forefront of everyone’s minds they know how badly this situation could end and they are desperate to find a way to control it.ĭoes Nikki feel that Nick and/or Sharon, Faith’s parents, could have done more to prevent this? They were active in getting her help, dealing with the bullies – they were on top of this! Or is Faith’s recovery the only concern? Nikki is upset that this happened under her watch. Melody Thomas Scott: Nikki is devastated and feels terrible guilt for having left Faith alone for literally one minute. But when Alex asks for his help in finding a thief, he agrees, in exchange for her support in launching his sister.Faith’s accident draws many parallels to Cassie’s tragic death. Now with a new bride in his future and a sister who is about to enter Society, Christopher is determined to put the past behind him. His scandalous marriage to Alex had hardened Sir Christopher Donally against the aristocracy that labeled a man's worth by the titles he carried rather than by his deeds. She has tried desperately to forget the only love she's ever known and now devotes herself to the British Museumuntil she discovers that someone has pilfered a fortune in jewels. An annulment followed, and though Alexandra waited with packed bags, Christopher never returned for her. A Breathless Passion After a whirlwind courtship and elopement, Lady Alexandra Marshall watched helplessly as her husband was shipped off by her irate father.

In My Heart by Melody Thomas