Refusing a budget increase, Nick hangs up with Marty as Phyllis tries to duck out. He wants to discuss their departure from the friend zone. It was spectacular but only lasted as long as the storm. Is it not that simple for you? Phyllis asks pointedly.
Connor’s asleep after an early flight and sledding. As they snuggle on the sofa, Adam and Chelsea aren’t happy to find the farm in such disrepair. We need to get George some help. Adam wants Connor to see the farm he did as a boy. With Hope on his mind, Adam wishes Connor could have met his grandmother.
At the estate, Billy interrupts Jill’s pleading – he’s decided to accept her job offer.
Having run through possible scenarios, Chance gives Abby a bit more coaching – you’re as ready as you’ll ever be. Now, all Abby has to do is put on her Phyllis costume and go get that thumbdrive.
Phyllis and Nick reminisce about the great night they might not be able to put in the rearview mirror. How do you want to resolve that? Phyllis perches on Nick’s desk. As she leans in, the office door closes.
Amanda and Jared bond over how terrible it is to be shunted around the foster care system. The walls you put up take a long time to come down. Jared was so happy to find his grandfather; family he could rely on. Amanda assures that she, Nate, Devon and Elena are people he can trust. Nate gets a call that sends all running to GCM.
Nick accidentally hit the button beneath his desk that closes the door. Whoops. Accidents happen, Phyllis finds the timing interesting. Maybe the universe is telling them to throw caution to the wind one more time. One more time, Nick agrees to get it out of our systems. And with that, they make a real mess of the desk.
Jill’s ecstatic – what made you change your mind? Ashley got him to see things from a different angle. Billy realizes he would have regretted turning down this job. When Billy’s eager to start implementing his ideas, Jill slows him down – you’re not the only one who’ll have a say in this.
His head in Chelsea’s lap, Adam gushes about his wonderful Mother, What would his life be like if she didn’t die and he didn’t know Victor was his Dad. Would I be a better man? Chelsea knows who Adam Newman is; the man she and Connor love; the man Victor never appreciated, If you want that CEO, Chelsea will help him do whatever it takes to get there.
I’m crushing this job, Nick jokes. Now we’re completely done and can be friends again right? Phyllis asks. Nick agrees but neither means it.
Chance stands to utter ‘wow’ when Abby comes out in her Phyllis disguise.
Jill heaps praise on Billy – however, leadership demands knowing when to take a risk and when to pull back. I want you to work alongside someone. Who? Meet your new partner. Hello Billy – Lily walks in on cue.