1993 (#23) - Carol and Skip's departure and John and Ashley's return to Jabot

Upon Victor's return to Genoa City, the relationship between Ashley and Blade is put to the test for the first time. The woman, in fact, determined with her father not to overlook Jack's expulsion, decides to resign from her position at Jabot; a gesture that Blade, on the contrary, decides not to make, becoming, moreover, one of the key men in the new organizational structure of Victor's presidency. Blade and Ashley, however, despite their professional disagreements, promise each other that work matters will not interfere with their romantic relationship, which in fact happens. The relationship and the mutual feelings between the two of them, therefore, prove to be much stronger than either of them could have imagined, thus reinforcing the conviction of the two of them in continuing to organize their marriage. As time goes on, moreover, Blade plays a key role in convincing both Ashley and John to put aside their personal resistance and return to their family business, despite Victor's continued strong policy of keeping rival Jack out of Jabot. Blade and Victor's pressure to get John and Ashley back to work is obviously motivated by their professionalism, experience and love for their company; but, more concretely, it is also motivated by Victor's real needs, as he is forced to replace two important members of the company staff, Carol and Skip, who announce to everyone that they have decided to leave Genoa City to go to Philadelphia, where they plan to start a new life and raise little Skylar together. Taking the place previously occupied by Skip and Carol is Blade, who chivalrously gives up his seat on the board of directors of the company in favor of John and Ashley. The new company organization chart is thus defined only a few days after the departure of Carl and Robbins, who are embraced and greeted by the entire company in a moving farewell ceremony.

1990 (#12) - Jeff's paternity test, Nancy's relinquishment, and Skylar's custody

Although Nancy had to say goodbye to Skylar, she still misses her daughter very much. Moreover, she has a strong suspicion that the father of her child is actually her ex-boyfriend, Jeff Latham. And so, when Nancy tracks down Jeff and confesses to him the real reason why she left school, that is that she was pregnant, the boy is shocked, and even more so when Nancy reveals that the reason why she preferred to leave him is that she was raped. Nancy thus informs the boy that until now she has believed that the father of the child is her rapist; however, she now believes that there is some possibility that it is him. Jeff, happy for the woman's choice to have kept the child, thus offers to perform the paternity test. Nancy, however, believes it is all useless since she has given him up for adoption, but Jeff points out that if he is indeed the father of the child, he may object by cancelling the adoption. After performing the test, Jeff and Nancy are happy to learn that Jeff is Skylar's father, and so they take custody of Skylar away from the distraught Skip and Carol, who vow to fight to get the baby back. Meanwhile, Nancy and Jeff, who are back together and seem more in love and happy than ever, find themselves struggling with family life and discover that it's not as easy as they thought. Nancy and Jeff are young and, despite their good intentions and their willingness, they bitterly discover that the weight of responsibilities and sacrifices that a life as parents entails is perhaps too much for them, who still want to live carefree. As if that weren't enough, this frustration shows up in ongoing tensions between the two of them, who eventually admit that they still don't know what their path is and show doubts about their love. Having realized that they are not yet ready to raise a daughter, therefore, by mutual agreement Nancy and Jeff return to Skip and Carol asking them if the offer of foster care is still acceptable. Taken aback, two incredulous but overjoyed Skip and Carol immediately accept and prepare the custody papers, thanking Nancy and Jeff profusely and promising that they will always be there for them when they want to see their daughter. Skip and Carol's wish to become parents finally came true.

1990 (#9) - Skip and Carol's fears, Nancy's second thoughts and Skylar's birth

As the months go by, Nancy's pregnancy almost comes to an end, which makes Skip and Carol increasingly excited about finally becoming parents. However, the couple can't help but be concerned that Nancy may develop a bond with her baby and, therefore, not respect the pact by deciding to keep the unborn child. Despite Nancy calming the couple, in fact, it is evident that Nancy's desire for motherhood is growing more and more. Shortly before giving birth, Nancy confesses to Carol that she has decided to give the baby away as she had been raped; however, in the last few days, the suspicion that the baby might actually be her ex-boyfriend's, Jeff Latham, creeps in. However, the long-awaited day finally arrives, and Nancy gives birth to a beautiful baby girl, whom she decides to name Skylar. Nancy's joy, however, lasts a few moments, since as soon as she is discharged from the hospital Skip makes her understand that he has no intention to host her any longer, making her understand that he wants to respect the contract and that, therefore, the girl's task is over. Nancy protests, wanting to be close to the baby at least for the duration of breastfeeding, but Carol tries to make her understand that it is better to avoid that the woman gets too attached to her daughter. Reluctantly, Nancy is forced to say goodbye to her daughter, promising that she will never forget her.

1989 (#24) - Skip's conception problems and Nancy's rented uterus

Two initially worried Skip and Carol are happy when the doctor confirms to them that Skip's disability is not hereditary and is not a problem for a possible child. Unfortunately, however, the couple have trouble conceiving and soon discover that they cannot have children because Skip is impotent. Despite this umpteenth ordeal, Carol still assures her husband that she loves him, thus suggesting the possibility of adopting a child. Unlucky for them, however, the adoption agencies refuse to grant this possibility to the couple, considering their application unacceptable due once again to Skip's disability. At this point, the man falls into a kind of depression, taken by the anger of not being able to give a family to the woman he loves. This, however, does not give up and, thanks to an incredible tenacity and optimism, promises her husband that their dreams will soon be fulfilled, Carol, thus decides to resort to the rent of the uterus, putting an ad in the newspaper in search of a pregnant woman unwanted and convinced in wanting to give the unborn child a better life than it would be destined. Although Skip is pessimistic about this possibility, soon comes the long-awaited call. To answer the announcement is Nancy Nolan, a young pregnant college student unable to raise her child. Against abortion, Nancy presents herself to Skip and Carol hoping that the couple can welcome and raise her child as their own, with love and generosity. Skip is excited about this wonderful news and together with Carol they already dream of raising the child together. To make sure the pregnancy goes well, and out of a sense of gratitude to the woman, the two finally decide not only to have their gynecologist Anna Stuart visit Nancy, but also to welcome Nancy into their home throughout the pregnancy.

1989 (#13) - The disability of Skip, economic problems and the wedding with Carol

After many years of engagement, Skip and Carol are happier than ever. Together they have overcome numerous obstacles, which has brought them closer and closer until they realize that they are strongly in love with each other. Among their many difficulties, certainly the main one was the disability in Skip's legs, due to an illness from which the talented photographer Abbott has been suffering since childhood. Luckily for him, however, Skip has significantly reduced his motor problems thanks to an expensive operation that allowed him to use a particular brace able to help him in his daily life; an operation financed by John Abbott, to whom Skip owes all his gratitude. Just the economic aspect is another difficult problem that the couple had to face; problems mainly related to the impossibility for the young Carol, now a woman, to continue working as a model. Skip and Carol thus intend to get married, but the reduced economic capacity of the two does not allow them to face a marriage; once again, John and Jack come to them, being very ready to continue to offer Carol a decent job as a secretary. Very happy and honored to be so loved by John, and in general all Abbott, Skip and Carol fulfill their dream of love by getting married in a simple but touching ceremony where, before the Lord and the Reverend Keith Rudman, they declare eternal love under the moved eyes of John, Jack, Ashley and Thracians.

1987 (#11) - Katherine’s role in Skip flirt and the breakup with Michael

Representing Jill legally in her judicial battle against Katherine for custody of Phillip Jr. is, of course, Michael, who has been engaged to the woman for over a year. During this time, Katherine tries in every way to put this relationship in trouble, knowing the legal skills of the young and charming lawyer. Knowing that Skip is going through a difficult period of misunderstandings with Carol, who has always been attracted by Jack, Katherine tries to bring the man closer to Jill. Therefore, numerous periods of tension are set in motion between Jill and Michael, more and more jealous of the friendship between Jill and Skip, who doesn't want to know more about Carol. This, meanwhile, is taken by Jack, who is not interested in a relationship with the girl but who doesn't mind having fun with her. The constant quarrels between Michael and Jill are obviously also reflected in the judicial situation, as when Michael refuses to appear in court to defend Jill out of revenge. In the end, when Jack gets tired of his dating Carol, she gets back involved with Skip, who forgives the girl and makes it clear that there is only a strong friendship with Jill. Jill's judicial defeat, however, prevents her to make peace with Michael; on the contrary, it provokes important reflections also in the private life of the couple and a deep incurable break. Jill accuses Michael of not having done everything to protect Phillip Jr.'s custody, while the man accuses Jill of an excessive commitment to Jabot, with obvious explicit references to the possibility for Jill to see Skip, which has pushed them further and further away. So Michael's extreme attempt to re-establish the relationship with a sudden marriage proposal to Jill is useless: the girl has now decided to end the relationship.

1985 (#4) - Jack and Carol's plan and the fake marriage to Lindsey

As time goes by, Jill becomes more and more concerned about the photo situation, and feels that her marriage to John is in great danger. Jack, however, reassures her that everything is going to be fine and that he is keeping the situation perfectly under control. This is not really the case, as Lindsey is becoming increasingly hungry for success and money. Lindsey, in fact, asks Jill for $150,000 to get the photos, but Jack finds the proposal ridiculous and makes sure she turns it down. Lindsey doesn't give up, so she starts insisting that Jack remove Carol from the role of first model to make room for her. Jill asks Jack to do as Lindsey asks, however, the man doesn't want to rude to her friend and tries to stall Lindsey, but she shows less and less patience. While Jack and Carol discuss the situation, they suddenly come up with a plan that could put Lindsey out of business. The plan is for Jack to start showing an interest in Lindsey to the point where he takes her to the altar and convinces her to destroy all the negatives of the photos. Although jill is skeptical of the plan's success,in the end, unable to do anything else, she consents to its implementation. Lindsey seems unexpectedly surprised by Jack's sudden interest, nor does she seem to suspect anything. Jack,on the other hand, shows such sincere love for her that john believes his feelings are truly sincere. Jack, much to the woman's surprise, soon proposes to Lindsey to get married, something which entices Lindsey, having as a prospect a charming husband and a rich fortune to manage; and so, as soon as the girl accepts enthusiastically, Jack organizes with the help of Carol and Jill a ceremony with great speed. Lindsey, apparently suspecting nothing, marries Jack in a ceremony that in reality has no legal value. Jack and Lindsey thus spend their first and only wedding night. In the morning, as planned, while Lindsey is still asleep Jack takes all the negatives of the photos that Lindsey is in possession of and leaves, leaving the woman a note revealing the whole truth and greeting her with a "thank you for the negative memories". To the delight of Jack, Carol and Jill, the plan seems to have worked perfectly; but their happiness suddenly stops when Lindsey herself sends them a new envelope full of compromising negatives, suggesting that she has many more copies and photographs. Lindsey also explains to Jack and Jill, to the great terror of the latter, that she sold the photos to Katherine for the same amount offered to them, namely $150,000: it is now Katherine's turn to hold the Abbott family!

1985 (#1) - Skip and Carol's engagement, the plans with Jack and Diane's divorce

While Lindsey could threaten at any moment to destroy the entire Abbott family, and in particular the reputation of Jill and Jack, if she showed and made public the photos of them together, Jack finds Carol a great friend and confidant. Abbott's model, in fact, always dispenses a lot of advice to the man who, as a good womanizer, makes his duty by wooing the beautiful girl. Jack, however, is disappointed when she reveals to him that she is not interested in a relationship, having recently become engaged to photographer Skip, the very guy that Jack wanted to hire instead of Joe. Jack, then, puts on a good face, wishing the couple all the happiness, and deciding to remain friends with the two of them. But Carol, of course, remains an exception and very few women can resist Jack's charm. An example of this is Diane, who, despite being happily married to Andy, feels that he lacks that passion and a touch of madness that only Jack has. Jack and Diane soon find themselves very close to each other, even though part of Diane feels guilty about betraying Andy. Diane then realizes she has to be honest with her husband and begins to think about divorce, as Andy begins to suspect that she and Jack might have something going on. The straw is dropped when the woman inadvertently overhears Jack talking about a gift for her. This one, convinced it's an engagement ring, admits all her feelings for Jack to Andy and immediately divorces him. Andy bitterly accepts the end of her marriage, leaving Diane free to pursue her one true love. In the meantime, Lindsey returns to show up at Jack's, reminding him of his pact of success and fame in exchange for the photos. Jill, while agreeing not to deprive herself of good and classy models like Christine and Carol, warns Jack that an affair with Diane could complicate things quite a bit. Jack, for once, listen to Jill. And so Diane, full of expectations and joy for the gift, is deeply disappointed when Jack gives her a simple friendship bracelet. The gift, Jack explained, is a simple way of saying that he is currently unable to commit to any woman. Disappointed and humiliated, and feeling completely foolish to have misinterpreted her entire relationship with Jack, Diane realizes that she has deluded herself unnecessarily, and has thrown away a marriage with someone who really loved her. Filled with a grudge against herself, even before Jack, Diane decides to leave Genoa City and leave for Europe to start a new life.

1984 (#21) - Eric and Julia's relationship, Jack and Joe's disagreements

Una delusa Julia, ritrovatasi nuovamente sola dopo la fine del rapporto con Victor, conosce ben presto Eric, uscito di scena nelle vicende della Jabot dopo la rottura con Ashley. Tra i due vi è subito una grande sintonia, che sfocia dapprima in una profonda amicizia, poi sempre più in una attrazione travolgente. I due vivono quindi una intensa e passionale storia d'amore iniziando a progettare un loro futuro insieme. Nel frattempo, alla Jabot, i contrasti tra Jack ed Ashley nella diversa visione della gestione aziendale sono sempre più evidenti. Jack continua a trovare ingiusta la decisione di John di affidare la presidenza ad Ashley, e ben presto si trova in disaccordo con lei riguardo il lancio della nuova linea giovanile, pretendo allo stesso tempo un ruolo maggiore nel processo decisionale. Lo scontro tra i due fratelli, già aspro, diventa insostenibile quando Jack finisce col fare a pugni con il fotografo Joe, zio di Christine che Ashley ha voluto come prima modella. Jack pretende invece che sia Carol a prendere il suo posto ed alla fine Ashley accetta di accontentare, anche se in parte, il fratello. Convinta ad eliminare ogni tensione all'interno dell'azienda, Ashley acconsente infatti a licenziare Joe, non senza una lauta buona uscita, pretendendo però che Christine resti come prima modella della linea giovani. Jack, in cambio, ha piena libertà nell'assunzione del nuovo fotografo, ruolo per il quale viene assunto il giovane Skip Evans.

1983 (#18) - Joe's confession, Patty's acquittal and Jack and Carol's friendship

While everyone is praying for John's life, who is slowly beginning to respond to the stimuli following his heart attack, Ashley and Jack are furiously fighting over the responsibility of the man in the heart attack. Jack, frustrated, complains about his condition, forced to stay in a wheelchair, showing clear signs of depression. Meanwhile, Carl is getting closer and closer to the truth when he receives a call from a Jabot photographer, Joe Blair, who tells him he has to make a confession about Jack's injury. Joe thus confesses to a shocked and incredulous Carl that the real culprit is not Jill as he suspects, but his own daughter Patty. Carl, then, immediately understands what happened, not being able to believe that his daughter could have done all this, despite Jack's betrayals with Diane as a motive. The one who suffers most from this news is Mary, who realizes, however, that the shock she had from Patty has completely erased her memory. When Frank then grants a diagnosis on Patty's psychological condition, the coroner confirms that the woman was mentally incapacitated at the time of the event and is in fact absolved. All without Patty knowing anything about what happened, believing this to be the best thing. Jack, meanwhile, having heard the news of Patty's liability, walks away from his wife, even though she doesn't understand why. So Jack befriends Carol Robbins, a Jabot employee who, like Jack, is forced into a wheelchair. Carol tells her moving story to Jack, informing him that she was born with an irreversible problem with her legs that have kept her all her life in a wheelchair; but not for this reason, Carol feels inferior or depressed, on the contrary she shows Jack how it is possible to live a very normal life even without standing. Jack likes the woman, who appoints her as his personal secretary, and at the same time understands how he cannot be angry with his wife, who he decides to forgive as she is indispensable for his recovery.