The 4th of July celebrations on the Newman Ranch are in full swing. Both Victor and Victoria notice that Grace has a jealous look on her face while she watches Nick and Sharon dancing. Grace is put under fire when Tony boasts that he plans on marrying Grace very soon. Neil asks Malcolm to stay out of his relationship with Victoria. After Miguel confided in him that he is still bitter that his girlfriend is not allowed to work on the ranch, Nick asks his father to give hiring Veronica another chance. At the Coyote Grill, Veronica is harassed by her boss. Miguel steps in causing a fight which gets Veronica fired. Diane opens the door to find Marissa Barton introducing herself. She was hired by Jack as Diane's new assistant! Reluctant at first, Diane agrees to a trial before making a decision about her employment. Paul and Christine tell Nina that Christine will be leaving tonight to work in Romania for two weeks. Ryan and Tricia make wedding plans and break the news to Megan and Alec. Despite John's better judgment Jill goes to the Chancellor Mansion under a pretense to feel the place again. Katherine and Jill soon get into it again, but Kay is surprised when Jill leaves without getting the last word.
—Joy Mathys