1985 (#27) - The breakup of Alan and Julia, the birth of Jamie, the flirt with Charles

Despite Victor's opposition to the relationship, things seem to be going well between Alan and Julia. The man, to the delight of Douglas and Nikki, seems to be intent on settling down in the city and starting a serious and mature relationship with Julia, also taking on the burden and commitment of being the father of the child she is carrying. When Alan is once again confronted with Victor, ready to intimidate him for the umpteenth time to leave Julia alone, a fight starts between the two of them that is only sedated thanks to the intervention of Douglas. Realizing that the situation is really degenerating, even on Douglas' advice, Victor finally decides to step aside, stating that he will no longer hinder, although he will continue not to accept, the relationship. After a few weeks, however, it is a surprise to Alan himself to leave Julia, having understood that for her, after all, Victor will always be considered the man of her life and anyone else would be just a fallback. So Alan decides to go back to Scotland and forget Julia, just when she starts going into labour. Finding herself alone in the house, it was Victor's trusted butler, Charlie, who rushed to help Julia deliver her daughter, Jamie. Charlie and Julia, thus, find themselves united by this unique and moving experience. Taken by emotion, the two surprise kisses, a prelude to an unexpected relationship.

1985 (#23) - Alan's arrival from Scotland and Victor's intrigues with Julia

Resigned in not being able to be with Julia, Douglas is nevertheless determined to support her and not leave her alone during this delicate period of her life. Julia, on the other hand, is grateful for the presence of the man, and thanks him several times: fortunately, their friendship has remained intact despite everything and despite the fact that it is not easy for the man to be close to his best friend's ex-wife. Douglas, meanwhile, receives a phone call from Scotland from his son Alan Austin, who informs him that he will soon come to Genoa City for work reasons. As soon as he arrives in the city, Douglas is convinced that he might be the right man for Julia and so he introduces him to the woman, although Victor repeatedly advises against it. Julia is favourably impressed by Alan's gentle and charming manner and the two of them soon begin to see each other. A bit surprisingly, however, Victor is not very happy about it, and he doesn't like the man at all, who is considered to be exclusively a manipulative, fake and with second aims. It is Douglas who tries to dampen his friend Victor, explaining to him the genuineness and goodness of his son, who he thinks is perfect for Julia. Victor, however, by being somewhat jealous, tries to prevent the two of them from seeing each other in any way. That there is bad blood between Alan and Victor is also noticed by Julia, who is annoyed and asks Victor to think about his life and his wife Nikki, who is not enthusiastic about her husband's meddling in his ex-wife's life. Victor defends himself by claiming to be only protective of a dear friend like Julia, despite the fact that she repeatedly makes it clear that she does not appreciate him.