Nikki returns to Victor’s office to update that her visit with Vikki went OK – she’ll be alright. Victor then surprises Nikki with a gift.
Picking up toys, Vikki finds Travis’ NE access card on the floor. Billy then shows up at her front door – claiming to be the ghost of Christmas future.
Invited in, Billy wants to nail down the Christmas schedule – want to flip the days or spend Christmas Day together? No, Vikki doesn’t mind spending Christmas Day alone. It’s best for the kids if they keep the schedule.
Nikki loves her new necklace. There’s more – Victor has the jet on standby to take them away for a vacation – we’ll be back in time for Christmas. OK, let’s pack ~kiss~
Mike makes Lauren ignore her ringing phone – relax and enjoy, he nuzzles her neck (as she looks stressed in his arms)
Jack saw the passion in Phyllis’ eyes as she talked about her new venture (to Lauren) I want you to be happy – let go. And I need to be free to see what makes ME happy. This is it – we’re not gonna make it, Phyllis tears up at the finality in his tone. Jack gives her a kiss – goodbye Red. Phyllis is left looking lonely at the club.
Next: Lily looks puzzled when she answers her front door. Hi. I’m Jessie, here to see Cane Ashby … Paul appeals to Dylan – we don’t expect you to be fine. And you shouldn’t accept being fine – let us help you … Mariah’s astounded. You fired your own wife? I’d like YOU to host the show, Devon says (at Sharon’s)
My Thoughts: Nice that Nikki’s proud of Vikki for not letting the cheating Travis treat her like a doormat – but where’s HER self-respect? Victor’s been wiping his feet on her for decades … None of the Abbott kids thought to make Billy an ornament with his name on it? How thoughtless. I guess John wasn’t a perfect Father after all. Hard to believe Traci got through the day without mentioning Colleen (especially when telling Billy how quickly kids grow up) … Vikki’s not much of a housekeeper. She kicked Travis out days ago and only NOW finds his access card on the floor? As a Mom of young kids, she should be checking her floors frequently for choking hazards (or something a kid can wrap around his or her neck – like an access card) … How exactly is computer whiz Phyllis qualified to get customers into Fenmores? Isn’t there a boutique on the GCAC property? And another one in the lobby of Jabot? If Lauren can’t get foot traffic through the door with these prime locations and an exclusive deal to distribute Bare and Chelsea 2.0 she’s not the great businesswoman she’s portrayed herself to be for the past 20 years. And why is she asking Jack how much a Fenmore’s shopping spree should be? It’s a DONATION – she can make it as big or as small as she wants.