Year: 2025

Chatting with Billy at CL’s, Phyllis wonders why he hasn’t called to accept her offer (to steal the AI program from Victor in exchange for Summer getting Marchetti) Noah’s determined to find Sienna but Sharon’s equally determined that they let Nick handle Matt – don’t play into his hands (and... Read more

Vikki’s brought the kids over to Billy and Sally’s (Claire’s home wrapping presents) Johnny appears carrying a tiny tree – Merry Christmas, Dad. A troubled Nikki comes home to flashback to celebrating their first Christmas in the new house – oh, how joyful she’d felt. You deserve this and more,... Read more

At Society, Lily and Traci reminisce about Colleen. Lily pouts about her kids not wanting to come home for Christmas, possibly because of Cane. How are things with him? Messy and confusing. That’s better than bitter and angry, Traci quips. Cane leaves the twins a message – offering to fly... Read more

Jack finds Kyle wrapping gifts – including one for Claire, which he might not give to her. It sounds to Jack like Kyle’s coming up with excuses to give up on Claire. Dropping by the ranch, Claire’s comments about him being focused on hurting the Abbotts leaves Victor to assume... Read more

Diane thanks Mike for meeting her at Society. Jabot has a stake in Fenmore’s – Lauren got crickets from ‘corporate’, he begins. Diane explains that Victor used their defensive move against them – public perception is killing any chance of turning this around – you might be our only hope.... Read more

On the CL’s patio, Jack records a statement claiming that Jabot’s reorganizing departments to better serve its customers (who they consider family) Be patient during this internal restructuring – thanks for your support. ‘Long on promises, short on details’, Jack mutters to himself that he bought time to fend off... Read more

Meeting at Society for breakfast, Audra praises her media mogul bestie and wonders if there’s any truth to the Newman Media story. Not at liberty to say, Sally explains that Billy convinced her it wouldn’t be a ‘good look’ for Abbott Communications to ‘fire back’. Audra couldn’t care less about... Read more

In the lounge, Billy leaves a message for Jack, assuming he’s busy doing damage control after Victor and Adam’s ‘gut punch’ story. Sally joins him to say ‘we did it’. Yes, we make quite the team. Coming home with Diane and Kyle, Jack’s on his phone – any rumours of... Read more

At launch party central, Sally frets about the decor etc. Billy reassures – you’ll be a media star. You’ve got this. Mike’s at the ranch, trying to dissuade Victor; there’s no Jabot to attack; Jack shuttering it is sound strategy. It’s desperation and Victor will use this desperate move against... Read more

No, Lily won’t ride with Cane to the club. She’ll text when she’s on her way and they’ll meet in the foyer. It’s not a date, she reiterates. Cane just wants to have fun together. Muttering to herself about Holden’s threat, Audra flashes back to walking into the Shadow Room;... Read more