On the CL’s patio, Chris updates Sharon and Scott that the john found with Crystal contacted an agency advertising full body massage in the paper. This isn’t a sex trafficking ring; probably just a few girls. Sharon’s indignant – so just a few girls don’t matter? Chris hates it too – but her focus is sex rings – the best chance of saving Crystal is if she contacts Sharon again.
This isn’t fair – Reed’s helping me deal, Mattie’s upset – we were just kissing. Lily knows how easy it is to get carried away – things escalate. Don’t make things more complicated. Mattie feels she’s being punished for Dad’s mistakes. Lily’s sorry.
Billy knows Reed doesn’t want to make things more complicated for Mattie. This parent thing will blow over – it always does. Like it did with you and Grandpa? Reed makes a point.
Cane orders scotch at the club’s bar and chats up Benjamin (whom he recognizes and confides that his boss fired him and is shutting him out of the cosmetics industry) Benjamin guesses he’s talking about Vikki – whom he’s been seeing. On cue, Vikki calls to ask if he’s free. Agreeing to dinner, she warns Ben that this is about business, not a date. Call over, Cane just might be able to help Benjamin (re: BnS)
Nick contines to reassure Abby – who’s sick of being stuck in the middle. She knows better than to count on a continued good relationship with Dad. Move to the ranch, Nick insists – if you don’t like it, leave. With a kiss on the cheek, he insists he’s good with it.
On the rooftop, Chelsea tries to convince Jordan (and herself) that Nick moving in is a good idea. She couldn’t say ‘no’ to Nick – I love him. Sure, Chelsea was caught off-guard but it’ll be great.
Swearing Mariah to secrecy, Tessa confides that Crystal is her little sister.
Scott tells a frustrated Sharon that there’s nothing Chris or the police can do for Crystal right now – but there IS something HE can do.
Taking Ben’s business card, Cane tells Ben not to keep the lady waiting (when Vikki arrives at the club busy looking at her phone) He then smirks as he watches Ben walk over to charm Vikki.
Next: Scott’s on a mission to find Crystal right now, Sharon comes home to tell Mariah and Tessa … I’m willing to entertain the idea of you helping Brash n Sassy, Vikki tells Ben over dinner …. As Billy throws a folder of papers at the door, a grave faced Victor walks in.