After Lily and Devon officially green-light his ‘platform’, Daniel offers his newly unemployed Mom a job … Billy agrees to go to couples counseling… Ashley seems intrigued by Tucker and is offer to fund her empire … Jack makes Stark an offer he hopes he can’t refuse .. Kyle wants to spend time with his Mother on Christmas.
You’re back, Summer welcomes Kyle home with a hug. She didn’t want to finish decorating the tree without him.
At CL’s, Tucker orders hot chocolate for him and Ashley. She declares the winter picnic ‘magical’ – but his offer to fund her building her own empire makes Ashley wonder what he’s up to.
With Connor at the ranch helping the Newmans decorate their tree, Chelsea’s invited Billy over to watch It’s A Wonderful Life (no, it won’t trigger her)
At Society, Lily and Devon officially green-light Daniel’s platform; he’ll have the contract in a day or so. When Devon’s a bit surprised that Daniel doesn’t have a team lined up, Daniel hopes Devon doesn’t regret hiring him already.
Kyle’s showing Summer an ornament he sent from Canada when Jack comes in to ask about his ‘meeting’. No problems to speak of, Kyle reports. Traci chimes in to say it breaks her heart to hear poor Harrison asking for his DD.
Billy and Chelsea enjoy their movie and popcorn. At some point in the movie, her eyes are glistening with tears. Billy notices.
Daniel needs his platform to be seamlessly connected – it’s not just a game, it’s about giving people a meaningful, immersive world where they can tackle life’s questions, face fears, find purpose. Devon thinks March is a bit too soon to make an announcement.
Sure, March is an ambitious timeline but Daniel’s sure it will come together (especially since he’s got the OK to start hiring his team) Chatting briefly about Dom, Devon gives Daniel a hug. He’s looking forward to working together. Lily should get going too – she’s so happy they can make Daniel’s dream come true. I won’t let you down, he promises.
Tucker wants Ashley to build her own business – like she did in Paris. He was disappointed when she merged with Jabot. You have the talent and expertise to go on your own. Then why do I need you? Ashley quips. You don’t but we’re good together, Tucker helps Ashley into her coat. Having had a surprisingly lovely day, she leaves with a smile.
Coming across an ornament Luan gave him, Jack will invite Ally to hang it on the tree. Unable to find an ornament given to her by Kay, Traci goes in search of it. That gives Jack, Kyle and Summer a chance to talk about poor Diane being alone at the cabin over the holidays (because of my Mom, Summer apologizes) Not wanting to involve the police, Jack and Kyle have a plan to put in motion.