Dina tried to like the cabin – she knows it brought John and the kids so much joy.
My Mother hated it, Ashley admits – but she tried. She read an entire novel without stepping foot on the beach. Ashley was 11 when her Mother left. Did Jack know what was happening? Ravi asks.
Jack remembers how devastated his Father was when Dina left. It was a weight pressing down on him.
Dad tried to protect us, Ashley remembers him sitting in that chair for a whole summer reading. That’s the memory that made Ashley sad earlier. When Ravi expresses concern about being there, Ashley smiles – it’s good to talk about it.
Victor asks Billy what he screwed up now. Cane’s been fired – Vikki’s killing herself to fix his mistakes. And Billy has work to do. Victor demands answers – Vikki recently broke down to Abby but tells him that everything’s fine. Billy admits the company’s in trouble – Vikki’s trying to secure a loan – the bank doesn’t think BnS a good risk. Realizing Vikki came to his office to ask for a loan, Victor will have papers drawn up – where is she now?
Their dinner getting cold, Ben pours on the charm. Vikki would rather stick to business – she’s willing to entertain the idea of letting him help out BnS – on my terms of course. What do you have to offer me?
Tessa promised to get her sister out of that house. Something awful must have happened for her to leave on her own. Mariah insists that Tessa’s not to blame – you had to pursue these opportunities. Please don’t tell Noah. OK, for now, is the best Mariah can do. Sharon then comes home to announce that Scott’s on a mission to find Crystal.
Scott’s let into a seedy motel room by a guy who opens the bathroom door to reveal a young prostitute, take his money and leave. The girl puts a condom in Scott’s hand and begins to undo his tie. Turning his phone to record, Scott wants to talk first.
Back at the cabin, Ashley and Ravi discuss their fun day in the great outdoors. Hand in hand, they stroll off to the kitchen to see what Ravi’s done with the mushrooms.
Vikki skims over a standard contract Ben carries around. For a modest 20% share, he’ll make a sizeable investment. Vikki’s not willing to sign over 1/5th of her company for 1/10th of what it’s worth. She doesn’t need that much money – let’s do a 3-month loan. As Ben makes changes to the contract, Vikki’s ears start to buzz. She’s then surprised when Victor appears at their table – with Billy.
Victor and Billy need a private word with Vikki. After Ben leaves to print up a new draft, Vikki claims she didn’t sign anything. Victor claims that he and Billy Boy have put aside their issues to help – he’s willing to lend Vikki the money. You kicked Nick out of his home, Vikki randomly says.
Jack’s not confused about Graham anymore – knowing he’ll inherit from Dina. He’s happy to have her on at Jabot (where she’s happy to be) Now, Jack will go read Dina’s report. When Gloria joins them, Dina hands over a list – almond milk, lumbar support pillow, scented candles. she reads. After Dina leaves, Jack finds that Dina was careless with her numbers. Back at her desk, Gloria calls Graham with a progress report – Jack found some math errors in Dina’s work. Graham’s sure it’s no big deal – I owe you. Gloria won’t forget.