Nick stops by the ranch to invite his Mom out for breakfast – you OK? Seems like something’s on your mind. No, he hasn’t talked to his father – why?
When Victor drops by Newman Media, Adam already knows that Mike resigned (and seemed unhappy about it) He made an egregious mistake, Victor wonders how long Mike can live with it.
At the club for breakfast, Mike’s grumpy. Lauren reminds him that he vowed to put their marriage first – looks like you just lost your best friend. Mike just needs a bit of time to process it.
Looking fabulous as always, Phyllis joins Amanda at Society. Thrilled that her friend’s ‘intrigued’ by her proposition, Phyllis is ready to kick ass and take names.
Amanda agrees that she might be ready to take on a new challenge. Chancellor needs a very public face running it; our faces, Phyllis prattles on – Dumas will make millions off us – when do I get to meet him? Amanda’s going to DC this afternoon. As luck would have it, Phyllis is free – he won’t be able to say ‘no’ to us.
Knowing Mike tossed and turned last night, talking in his sleep, Lauren’s sure things will improve in time. Yes, Victor was angry, and hurt. Mike feels selfish for letting him down but doesn’t regret his decision. You thought Victor would choose his love for you over his hatred for the Abbott’s, Lauren realizes. Mike chose his commitment to Lauren over his commitment to Victor
Back at NM, Adam has ad projections for next quarter. Victor only wants to know why he hasn’t put out a hit piece on Billy. Adam’s having his team put out a fresh piece – don’t worry, it’s covered. Victor hopes Adam isn’t trying to put one over on him.
Nikki tells Nick how angry Victor is about Mike’s ‘betrayal’. Told that Victor’s planning another attack on Jack, Nick understands why Mike stepped away. Nikki worries Victor will take Mike’s leaving out on Jack. Things could get ugly, soon.
Phyllis really wants to pitch her idea to Aristotle – what’s the worst that can happen? He kicks you out and fires me, Amanda replies. He’s never met anyone like me, Phyllis is sure.
Dad doesn’t need an excuse to go nuclear on the Abbotts, Nick knows. Victor still hasn’t forgiven Jack for saving me that night, Nikki whines. Both know that Mike kept Dad in check. Nick will talk to his Dad – see where his head’s at.
Adam’s smart enough to know his Dad’s smarter than he is – he’s not trying to pull anything – Billy will soon be feeling the heat. You’re reporting directly to ME, not Chelsea, Victor wonders if he made a mistake putting Adam in charge. If Adam won’t hit Abbott Communications, he’ll find someone who will.
Phyllis will go pack her bags – let’s close this deal. Lily appears to ask Amanda about meeting Dumas. If he’s so worried about Winter’s integrity, why won’t he meet with us?