Sally suggests they find their way out and go to their room. Our room is literally on a luxury train car, Billy reminds.
Wow! Sharon’s impressed when they get to the middle of the maze. Victor doubts Billy was smart enough to beat them. On cue, Billy Boy and Sally appear.
Did you get lost? Billy taunts Victor – You slowing down old man? Of everyone invited, Dumas reached out to ME. Chill out, Nick referees. Nikki also asks them to set aside their animosity. It doesn’t help.
As Audra pours champagne for Kyle and herself, Diane wonders how she got invited. Audra has a reputation in the corporate world. Thanks to Tucker, Kyle quips. Says the nepo-baby, she assumes Dumas respects her – maybe he’ll choose the underdog. The verbal sparring ends when their train ride does. Audra was born for this fight – you underestimating me will make winning more enjoyable, she tells Kyle.
While Sharon and Sally are impressed by the flowers, Nick and Billy are hungry. Dumas won’t arrive til all the guests do, Victor’s sure. You always have to pretend like you know what’s going on – no surprises for TGVN, Billy mocks him.
A ‘starving’ Nick starts grazing. He’s glad to see Sharon so happy and relaxed. As lovely as this is, she knows Nikki wishes she didn’t come. My Mom doesn’t think anyone’s good enough for me, Nick shrugs it off. Wait til Phyllis shows up to make it all about herself. How can you say that about your new bestie? Nick teases Sharon.
Nikki is indeed grumbling to Victor about Nick bringing Sharon. He’s not getting back together with her though. Victor’s not so sure about that. In this romantic setting, anything can happen. Nikki looks horrified.
When Kyle introduces himself, Carter looks at his extended hand like it’s covered in shit. I know who you are. Make your way to the centre of the maze – the valets will have your luggage unpacked, pressed and hung up in your private sleeping cars. The others are waiting. We’re still waiting for the Winters and Amanda’s guest, Phyllis. This event gets more curious by the minute, Jack concludes.
Hello??? Phyllis has boarded the train.
This is ridiculous, Diane’s fed up. Audra leads them in a different direction. Kyle’s in favour of whatever gets them to the food faster. Diane doesn’t the ‘rivals’ should waltz into lunch by themselves. Fine – this way, Audra tells them to keep up.
Just as Victor’s blaming Jack for holding things up, the Abbotts and Audra appear. Carter reappears – I bring news.
Phyllis reads the same note as the others before her – wait and hope, she grabs a bottle of champagne and drinks. Cheers. A man, presumably Aristotle Dumas is watching her remotely from behind a desk.
Mr Dumas’ flight from Oslo has been delayed, Carter informs that he’ll arrive tomorrow. Enjoy the food, drink and beauty of your surroundings. What time should we expect Mr Dumas? Good day, Carter leaves abruptly. As all chatter, Nikki worries to Victor that Dumas luring them here was a con. The plot thickens, Victor smirks. Aristotle continues to watch his guests.