Hilary rejoins Chelsea on the patio with an olive branch. Cappuccino won’t make up for you exposing my grifter past on your show, Chelsea snaps. Hilary’s sorry – she’s changed. It’s a new year filled with new possibilities. People don’t change, just their ability to hide it, even from themselves, Chelsea growls then marches out.
Working on the bathroom still, Nick’s puzzled when he starts pulling cash out of an air duct.
At HWG to see his Uncle Devon, Charlie decides to wait – he’d love to chat about music with Tessa – what’s it like performing for a living? It has its ups and downs, Tessa says.
Mariah’s at CL’s to help her Mom. When Devon arrives, Sharon disappears. Devon tells Mariah that he has a better grasp on things now – he knows who Mariah was writing about in her journal.
Ashley asked Lily to meet her (at the club of course) to give her a fresh perspective on Newman. I’m no longer with Jabot – I’ve been asked to join NE, she adds. Lily assumes she’s considering the offer and knows Ashley would want full autonomy. Vikki won’t like it. What was her reaction? Vikki doesn’t know anything about it and Ashley would like to keep it that way.
On the patio, Mariah never wanted to have this conversation with Devon – she hates hurting him and was so confused about her feelings. She feels bad for not breaking things off sooner – and worse, I didn’t tell you why. I didn’t know how to. I’m very sorry. Devon wonders if Mariah and Tessa will get together. No, Mariah’s sure of that. The heart wants what it wants, Devon forgives Mariah. We’ll still be friends ~hug~
Lily’s enjoying the break from Newman and looks forward to a shake-up if Ashley comes onboard. Despite being one to gossip, Lily makes it clear that she’d like answering to Ashley more than she does answering to Vikki. I’d love to be part of your team. Pleased with her fishing expedition, Ashley leaves Lily to think about making a call (then look guilty as she changes her mind)
Mattie comes out to report that Sam’s asleep. Spit-up pointed out on her sweater, she looks grossed out as she gingerly removes it. Assuming that Lily’s hard at work, Cane asks Mattie to babysit while he takes her Mom out to dinner.
At CL’s, Phyllis is annoyed that Billy won’t tell her what Ashley’s up to. Hilary arrives with news – her ideal time to get pregnant is now. All I need is s donour. Billy reads out from Hilary’s list of qualities her babydaddy must have. It sounds like me, when do we get started? Billy jokes.
Devon’s delighted to find Charlie waiting for him at HWG. He’d like to do an internship too (like Mattie did) Looking at Tessa, Charlie would love to discover new artists. Both will talk to Lily and work something out. Making a point of saying ‘bye’ to Tessa, she’s left to assume that Devon’s just found her replacement.
Bumping into Victor at NE, Cane’s surprised to hear that Lily left a while ago. No, she’s not in a meeting with Vikki (she’s out of town)
Nice to see you, Victor leaves a concerned looking Cane to call Lily. I’m buried in work, Vikki’s relentless – I better go before she gets back, Lily lies. Hanging up, both Ashby’s look unhappy.