Going away is tempting but Nikki feels they must stay to support Vikki. Jordan is in GC to finish what her sister started – she’s not going anywhere until she gets what she wants (Nikki looks out the window)
Flask hidden in her purse and breath mint popped into her mouth, Nikki agrees to go the GCAC for dinner but stops Victor from grabbing her purse. He wonders if she’s hiding something. The holidays is no time to be looking in people’s purses, Nikki scolds.
In a room at the club, Jordan removes her large hat to reveal a blond wig.
When Vikki goes to fill out some paperwork, Claire opines that she seems so kind, not the kind of woman who’d abandon her baby. But you, Claire has no idea what Cole’s thinking. Cole reflects on his Mother’s mental illness and stresses that baby Eve was very much wanted. Returning to say that it’s time for Claire to meet her doctors, Vikki asks – and is given permission to hug Claire.
Astounded to hear that Kyle’s been working with Tucker, Jack’s skeptical that he’s been playing Tucker the entire time. Kyle’s annoyed that his father defended Billy but believes he (Kyle) could betray him. And it worked – I know Tucker’s plan.
Kyle swears he never planned to help Tucker – he wanted to prove himself worthy of the top spot (to Jack) I’ll always protect this family and Jabot (unlike Billy) Tucker’s plan is to launch a stolen Jabot product then frame me as the mole. I did this for you. Impressed, Jack credits Kyle with saving them from a Tucker McCall double cross.
Why would you trust me? Phyllis wonders. Tucker likes to be kept on his toes.
At the club, Vikki questions Cole’s silence. He doesn’t blame Claire – she was Jordan’s victim. She’s in so much pain, Vikki wants Jordan to pay for what she’s done to them, Claire included.
In her blond wig and glasses, Jordan admires herself in the mirror – then leaves wearing a white doctor’s coat; an official looking access badge clipped to her pocket.
Kyle wasn’t lying when taking the COO job because he felt selfish. We should use Tucker’s plan to our own advantage. Let’s give him an old product we shelved then have him charged with corporate espionage. We’ll destroy his new business and reputation.
Phyllis wouldn’t work for Tucker if he was the last guy on the planet. However, the figure he jots down on a napkin astounds her. That’s one year’s salary? ‘Tis the season. What are you up to?
An exhausted Vikki declines joining her parents – she and Cole need some time alone to process everything. Of course Nikki understands. Coming through the revolving door, Jordan’s jaw drops at the sight of the Newmans.
Jordan exits through the revolving door. ‘If you need anything’ … Nikki heads to a table with Victor. They sure love you, Cole tells Vikki. He’s impressed with their attentiveness. That’s how a real family works, he supposes.
Jack’s reconsidered his decision but if Kyle’s to continue fooling Tucker, he can’t have the CEO job yet. Releasing the dirt on Tucker will be the first blow – while he’s doubled over we hit him with corporate theft – the one- two punch will take Tucker out for good.
Tucker needs firewalls around firewalls – that figure is just a starting point. Phyllis knows he’s willing to pay more. Ripping up the napkin, Tucker says ‘you know where I’ll be’.
Still upstairs in the dining room, Cole’s not sure what to think of all this. It’s been a shock, Vikki agrees. They’ll have some decisions to make. Cole was researching a book in LA – but now he’s staying right here in GC.
Looking like she belongs in the medical facility, Jordan looks in at Claire (who’s laying in bed so doesn’t see her Aunt gawking at her)