Diane’s annoyed that Tucker’s arrival has cast doubt on her – she’s shocked that he came and regrets her time with him.
Kay was a titan in the business world, not an easy thing back then. Nikki’s questions reveal that Audra’s parents insisted she take business courses as a plan B to a career in art. Nikki then asks about the Wild Beauty, non-profit that supports young artists.
Tucker was prepared for Ashley’s anger but not her not apathy. Indifference, Ashley adds as she reluctantly accepts his gift (a trinket from Japan) He hopes to see her again once she’s processed what he’s told her. Ashley’s heard enough – goodbye Tucker. After he leaves, she drops the gift bag in the trash.
Hearing that Wild Beauty does wonderful work, Nikki asks who funds the noble endeavor? Audra wasn’t in a position to know. How about Tucker McCall – do you know him?
At Society, Abby welcomes her Mom back. She hates the idea of her face to face with Tucker; a disgusting human being. Ashley was over him when he left town and thinks even less of him now. Both are sure he has an agenda in GC.
Back at Jabot, Diane apologizes to Kyle for being defensive when questioned about Tucker earlier. She’s concerned when Kyle mentions having important business to discuss with Summer.
Abby’s surprised when Nikki and Phyllis show up at Society to meet with Ashley. I’ll leave you to whatever ‘this’ is. The three conspirators are convinced that Tucker and Diane are a package deal.
Kyle’s brought Summer to the park to discuss their honeymoon. She declares him the peferfect husband. He has one request – say no if you disagree…. Summer jumps in – we cab have the nanny bring Harrison to Costa Rico? That isn’t what you were going to say? she’s alarmed.
Over drinks, Victor thinks Tucker wants in on CW. But he divested himself of all his holdings, Mike’s not so sure. Victor thinks it personal – he doesn’t play by the rules. Victor won’t let Tucker intefere in Vikki’s plans.
Nikki credits Victor’s team with connecting the Bentley to Private Image – Wild Beauty must be connected to Diane. Ashley thinks it a reach – the only ‘proof’ is the name vaguely resonating. Audra used to work for Wild Beauty. Nikki adds – she admited she knew of Tucker but didn’t know him. Phyllis doesn’t believe it – we just have to find the missing piece of the puzzle.
Summer’s relieved that Summer had the same idea he did. We’re destined to last forever.
Nikki, Phyllis and Ashley have more questions than answers. The editor put a stop to the stories on Diane. Did Tucker know all along that she staged her death? Accused of galavanting in Paris while her partners did the heavy lifting, Ashley reports that she met with Tucker and doesn’t believe his denials. You might be our ‘in’ – Phyllis thinks Tucker might slip up with Ashley.
In Jack’s office, Diane well get straight to the point. She’s worried about Tucker’s return. He’s supposedly here to see Ashley – but has no interest; Jack adds that she agreed to meet with him to set him straight. Suspecting Tucker’s agenda, Diane seems nervous – we can’t trust anything about him.
Tucker returns to his suite to tell Audra that things went as he expected – but I’m a patient man. I will win Ashley back, he’s sure. Audra reports that everything’s going smoothly with CW’s IPO. Good, good, Tucker mutters.