No sooner has Mike reassured Lily that they can proceed without Cane, he rushes in to apologize for worrying her. It’s about respect, Devon scolds. Lily referees and just wants to get the hearing over with.
Tessa’s now at CL’s with Sharon and Crystal. Shown a photo of Zack, Crystal confirms – that’s him; that’s the boss.
Noah’s fine with holding off on the GC location but what about the new ones they’re opening? Nick doesn’t need the universe to keep hitting him over the head. It’s just a setback, Noah argues. Nick doesn’t find owning a club exciting anymore. And he doesn’t regret donating his money. Victor will never back off – he bought our liquor supplier and is jacking up the prices. He’ll never let me run Underground in peace. Nick tries to explain that he needs to look forward, take control of his own life. He hopes Noah can understand that (but it doesn’t appear he does)
At GC Buzz, Mariah wonders why they’re going live instead of the show they have ‘in the can’. Hilary’s show today is about dating someone with a secret life. Mariah thinks some people would rather keep things to themselves. Hilary can see that she touched a nerve and knows today’s show will do the same to their viewers. She grins at the prospect of ‘shining a light on some ugly lies’.
Zack was always a creep but Tessa even talked to him about Crystal when she was looking for her. No, Zack wasn’t the one who recruited Crystal – it was Alice who earned her trust. Sharon wants to update the police that Crystal can ID Zack but Crystal can’t take that risk. She’s then saddened and panicked to hear that Natalia’s dead. The girls hide when Paul comes banging on the patio door – to update Sharon on Crystal.
You really want to be done with our partnership? Noah’s told that he can go ahead without Nick. You were the brains and heart of this operation, Nick will give Noah the insurance money to keep his dream alive.
Mom? Dad? Charlie walks into the courtroom. You don’t have to do this – try one more time. Lily doesn’t want to hear it but Cane does. You and these kids are my world, he adds. You beat cancer and had babies – one last chance, he pleads – just say yes. Neil and Devon stand to object to Cane’s guilt trip. Your Mother deserves peace, they ask Charlie to respect her decision. Looking torn, Lily’s asking Mike to postpone the hearing – until Juliet walks in.
Hilary has a question for her ‘bees’ – what if you were dating the perfect guy who turned out to be hiding a deep secret? Cohost Mariah has no clue – her boyfriend is honest. Hilary knows Devon Hamilton is honest, from experience. Jordan watches on the club’s TV as Hilary holds up Jordan Wild’s other ID’s (with 2 different names)
Did you really invite Juliet to our divorce hearing? Lily takes Cane aside to ask. She’s living with you, carrying your child. Now here we are, she marches back to sit with Mike. Mom! Charlie protests. Juliet wants to apologize to Lily – and ask her to give Cane another chance. Lily blasts Juliet – your Cane’s problem. Cane also scolds Juliet – who stuns all by saying she was the only one who showed up to bail him out of jail. You what!? Lily spits out. I’m sorry, Juliet leaves in tears.
Charlie exits the courtroom to sit beside Juliet and surprise her by saying the divorce isn’t her fault. Dad screwed up. You’re a good kid, Juliet hopes this baby … aghhhh, she clutches her belly. It’s OK, just a cramp. Once it passes I’ll be out of the way.