Claire hasn’t changed her mind but this is a big transition – she’s never even had a boyfriend. This is all a bit scary. Summer will lose her mind – and she was hoping to have more time with the family she’s just getting to know.
Mike and Victor argue about him keeping a human being as his own personal prisoner. What the hell are you talking about?! Victor blames Mike for Jordan causing trouble after being released from his dungeon. An emotional Mike can’t believe Victor questions his allegiance. You’re trying to put up guardrails – Victor’s pissed off!! Mike does see himself as Victor’s guardrail – you should be thanking me. Are you serious??! Victor is indeed pissed off.
Billy hasn’t met Dumar yet – but he ‘picks winners’. How’s Phyllis? Jack asks. Billy thinks all she’s been through is catching up with her. She’s a package deal with Daniel but he’s not interested. Phyllis is doing typical Phyllis things – spending more time bullying Daniel than on her new job. He’s not sure how to move forward.
Audra has no connection to Dumar and has answered Lily’s questions – you just don’t like the answers. I’m not part of a plot to steal your company. Go ahead – do/feel whatever you like but know I’m not going anywhere.
Jack wonders if Billy’s overreacting – Phyllis is dealing with Heather’s murder and being kidnapped. Billy’s sympathetic but waiting for her to get her mojo back risks the company. Jack wonders if he regrets hiring Phyllis – if you had it to do over again, would you?
Claire insists that her parents are only concerned that this is moving so fast – it has nothing to do with Victor – we both know how he’ll react. Kyle worries she’ll change her mind but understands that Victor will see it as a betrayal if she moves into the Abbott house.
Mike knows he can’t change Victor’s mind but will do his best – that’s his job – at least you could acknowledge that much. When Victor’s phone rings he orders Mike out to handle the spies. On the front porch, Mike texts Jack – can we meet for a drink? At the jazz lounge, Jack replies.
Audra can’t crack the brick wall Nate’s family puts up – Damian can feel it too, she’s sure. After Audra leaves, Lily marches over to the bar to ask Holden what he and Audra are hiding.
No, Billy doesn’t regret hiring Phyllis – he cares about her. Jack does too – it’s Billy’s call; it’s your company.
Kyle got excited about what he thought was a short term solution. He can wait – they’ll stick to the original plan. Claire promises to tell Victor ~kiss~
Holden jokes that he and Audra robbed banks. Lily’s not amused – you were a serious pair. Audra doesn’t do serious. Holden wonders if Lily’s just suspicious of everyone and everything.
After a tour of the rest of the remodelled house, Claire points out that they have the place to themselves. Giggling, they run upstairs.
You don’t know who I am, Lily warns Holden not to mess with her family. He suspects she enjoys exposing people – he’s good at reading women. Have a good evening, he has the last word (that really gets to Lily)
Having some decisions to make, Billy appreciates Jack’s advice, funding, trust and support. Mike then arrives to chat with Jack. What does Victor have planned for me now? Jack cuts to the chase.