Meanwhile, downstairs at HWG, Kyle continues to quiz Tessa on her relationship with Mariah (one of the best people she knows – but I treated her badly) Yes, absolutely she’d do things differently if she could go back. Too bad there are no do-overs in life. Yeah, too bad, Kyle smirks.
We were just about to sit down to dinner, Ashley points out. Yes, an intimate dinner, Victor observes. Neil asks Victor not to take it out on Ashley because he’s upset with him. Asked why Neil’s doing business with a company that’s publicly embarrassed NE, Victor scoffs when Ashley defends him – oh my goodness, you speak with one voice. You HAVE gotten close. Neil doesn’t feel bad about taking an opportunity – he’s Victor’s friend, ally and mentor. Don’t let this come between us. I was just telling Ashley how many opportunities you’ve given me. Victor sees only one way to deal with this – we cut ties. Affective immediately, NE no longer does business with Power Communications. Enjoy your intimate dinner.
After dinner and over wine, Ashley and Neil discuss Victor – there’s always tension with him. Declaring this dinner an official celebration, Neil changes the music and leads Ashley into dancing and laughter. Now that Neil doesn’t have to spend so much time on Victor, he can spend it doing things he enjoys – like kissing Ashley.
Coming out of his office, Billy asks Kyle to deliver this invoice to accounting; have them deposit it to my personal account. Reimbursement for boat repairs? Kyle raises an eyebrow and recalls Ashley’s questions. Deposit this and big sister won’t have any more questions, Billy hurries off. You seem pretty confident, Kyle observes. I am, Billy continues on his way.
On the CL’s patio, Phyllis pulls out the business card Hilary gave her and calls the PI. I want to hire you to investigate someone; Billy Abbott.
Having a drink at the bar, Victor gets a text; Victor? Who is this? JT. Where are you, low-life coward? Victor types. I’m ready to meet – just you and me, JT replies.
Next: Victor prepares for a showdown with JT …. Jill returns home.