At the bar, Cane tells Lily more about Jack’s new program. It’s great to see you – you look well. Thanks, you too – Lily notes he seems less tense. Cane needs to get Traci home – we drove together. Lily nods.
In a black and white scene, Velma berates herself in an alleyway. Snap out of it. You’re the last person in the world he’d ever… If anyone knew the thoughts bouncing around in your mind …
Billy thinks it time for some ‘straight talk’. Victor must be disappointed – Adam doesn’t want to be his heir apparent and Vikki didn’t kick me to the curb. She’ll succeed at running NE and Billy will support her and be proud. Victor’s sure Billy will self destruct, as usual. Billy was just about to say the same thing about him. You know your way out, Victor chuckles as Billy exits.
Nick thinks Vikki has a lot of nerve. She understands why he’s pissed – but as COO you could have Newman’s resources behind you. Power doesn’t motivate me, Nick isn’t the same as her and Dad. Even if you wield it against Adam? Vikki entices.
About to unlock the front door to his new penthouse, Adam has flashbacks of Chelsea holding a baby Connor. Instead, Phyllis (now played by Michelle Stafford) sashays down the staircase. Hi there, she purrs. Long time, no see.
OK, Velma old girl – it’s time to get back in there. Traci, Cane appears to ask if everything’s OK. Yes, she was just getting some air and running through an idea for her book. Sometimes a story just grabs you and won’t let go. When Cane offers to take her home so she can work in peace, Traci declines (assuming he wants to catch up with Lily) I already did, Cane extends his arm and escorts Traci to the car.
Pasting a smile on, Sharon claims that she sent a sick Brenda home and is now glad to be home with the man she loves ~kiss~ (and no mention of Adam)
Hey, you’re home earlier than I thought. But Devon’s stunned to turn around and see Hilary. Devon – what’s wrong? it’s Elena who asks in alarm. Is it chest pain? Nausea? she grabs his pills. It’s OK – breath, Elena pops a pill in Devon’s mouth as he seems to be experiencing a panic attack.
If Nick accepts Vikki’s offer to be her COO, his first assignment will be to take Adam down. We can make sure he doesn’t win in court. You know his fatal flaw; overconfidence. We’ll corner him; push him to the brink and when he crosses the line, we’ll document it and prove to the court that he doesn’t deserve to raise your son. You with me?
Where have you been hiding out? Adam denies knowing Phyllis was abducted and held against her will. Why would I do that when we work so well together? Because I know too much, Phyllis replies – and guess what? I know more. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. Touch me and I’ll scream, she warns. No, Phyllis is NOT bluffing. I know of your connections in Vegas – including a member of the Chancellor family.
Next week: Victor announces that his treatment is no longer working. Apparently, there’s a new, experimental drug. Nick thinks that might be his best bet in beating this disease. There’s side effects, Victor adds…. Cane’s glad he’s been able to play a small part in helping Traci with her story. It’s incredible. You’re incredible…. You can stop playing nice, Adam tells Chloe – we both know you’d kill me right now if you could.