1979 (#8) - Casey's memories of the violence and forgiveness of her father Nick

As soon as Brock returns to Genoa City with Nick, Brock decides to arrange a meeting between Nick and Nikki. The much desired reunion is not the happiest, however, since the young girl is not at all happy to have her father back in her life. Brock's attempts to calm Nikki down are in vain, and the woman first accuses her father of ruining her father's life, then leaves in rage. Brock is sorry for the situation that he has created, and agrees with Nick when he, fearing a new fight, asks him to wait some time before meeting Casey. In the meantime, Nikki informs her sister about their father's return to the city; Casey, however, doesn't seem reluctant at all and, unlike Nikki, seems anxious to see the man again, being much more receptive and willing to forgive him for his past mistakes. Although Nikki tries to dissuade her, Casey goes to Brock to meet her father. The girl, however, at Nick's sight, remains frozen and immobilized, and soon runs away without apparent reason. Brock is astonished by Casey's reaction and chases her asking for explanations; it is at this point that Casey confesses to Brock that she sees everything clearer: it is her own father that used to abuse her when she was a teenager, now, finally, the man of her nightmares has finally a face. Realizing Nick's danger, Casey fears that his father will hurt them again. However, Nick tries to defend himself, first apologizing to the woman and then begging her to give him a new chance, as he has changed. Casey, however, has a hard time believing him and threatens to reveal the truth to Nikki if he hadn't left town immediately, which would have destroyed his hopes of reconnecting with the youngest daughter forever. But Nick is convincing towards Casey, soon she sees a sincere repentance in his father's eyes and convince herself to keep . After all, Nick proves to his eldest daughter that he has overcome his problems with both alcohol and sexual obsessions.