Thursday, May 24th

Shawna’s grateful that Hilary’s arranged a makeup artist and rack of dresses at the station. Hilary will make sure she’s the most gorgeous girl at the prom. Just trust me, she’s more excited than Shawna. Unseen, Devon watches.

At her desk, Lily ends a call to admire Charlie in his tux – you look amazing, she gushes as she takes a photo and wishes Cane were there. Charlie’s surprised and excited to hear that he’ll be going to the prom in a limo and that the Hilary Hour will be filming it. Oh no, I left Shawna’s corsage at home, he realizes with dismay.

The dress in a garment bag, Hilary praises Shawna’s choice then sends her over to make up while she chats with Devon (who likens her to a proud Mom who might be enjoying this more than Shawna) Hilary’s enjoying reliving prom night through her protege; she’s going to be so glamorous.

Still at the bar, Abby tells Arturo about the free 72 hour trip to Miami. Grab your fancy, new suit and let’s do this. Hmmm, well – Arturo does have family in Miami.

Outside the CEO office, Phyllis gives Kyle a talking to – Billy might forgive you trying to take over (unless you continue pursuing your own agenda – or spying for Victor) Kyle already got this speech from the boss so doesn’t need to hear it from the boss’ girlfriend (‘no disrespect’) If you’re referring to nepotism, look in the mirror for a reality check, Phyllis sneers and walks off.






Behind his desk, Billy tells Jack that he’s cutting D’Breesh (?) from the fragrance line. John Abbot developed that! Jack objects – it’s a cornerstone of Jabot. This signals the beginning of the end for Jabot, he stands up to protest.

Carrying a small gift bag, Devon comes back to the station to find Hilary in one of the prom dresses. He knows she lied about being crowned prom Queen (the girl who was posted online and it’s gone viral) Near tears, Hilary explains that everyone told her she’d be queen – she worked so hard; did all the decorating herself. Bianca (mean girl in her class) told everyone that Hilary bought her dress at a thrift store (which she’d donated the year before) Hilary’s sorry and ashamed. Don’t be; Devon’s looking at a queen.

Charlie’s relieved when Mattie delivers the corsage to HWG. Lily updates that the limo’s picked Shawna up at GC Buzz on schedule. As both fuss over Charlie’s bowtie, Shawna arrives in a flowing red gown to rave about how big the limo is. Corsage and boutonniere exchanged and in place, the couple poses as Lily and Mattie snap photos.

Get out of my way, Jack wants to leave Billy’s office. Holding up the offending bottle of perfume, Billy declares he wants to be current. THIS is the past. Jack grabs the bottle – THIS embodies Jabot’s core values. Billy has proof that his argument is a crock; he reads out a memo Jack wrote last year (when HE considered discontinuing the perfume) But I decided not to, Jack agrees that John would make changes (and implies he’d start with Billy)