It’s never going to happen, Lily assures. Cane never stopped loving her and will do what it takes to prove it; he’d abandon his entire plan and give everything up for Lily.
Adam tells Nick that the article’s out – prepare for backlash (which they already got from Billy) Dad’s come up with something – he wants us to form an alliance with Cane. Adam’s puzzled – why would we put out a hit piece on Cane if we’re going to partner with him?
When Billy drops by the tackhouse, Vikki’s genuinely sorry – she didn’t know Newman Media was going to go so hard after him. That’s not why Billy’s there (but thinks it stupid to wave a rad flag in front of a bull) He’s there to check on the kids, not wanting them to worry about him.
Adam gets it; Nick’s good cop, I’m bad cop (despite Nick being the one Cane locked in a shed) It’s not a terrible idea, Sharon chimes in. Cane buying up half the town signals he’s not going anywhere. Chelsea’s sure Victor has something up his sleeve. Let’s not worry about what Cane’s doing – HE should be worried about US.
Cane vows to keep trying – Lily’s more important to him than anything else. She gets a text from Devon; he gets one from Amanda – the news is out. OMG – the kids are going to find out from a news site, Lily’s distressed – we let them down.
I knew I should have waited to tell the twins, Lily fumes. Cane should have told them (but was waiting to convince Lily to do so with him) He’ll ‘take the hit’ so they don’t get mad at her. Lily told them to reach out to him. They did, ‘a few times’ but Cane had things to take care of (which further infuriates Lily) You’ve been lying to them for six years! Cane has no excuse but needs her help to do damage control. She will – IF he calls off everything he’s planning.
Billy’s concerned about Vikki – do you have someone to talk to? Yes, Chelsea and Adam have been ‘great’ (the latter surprises Billy) I’m always here for you; Cole was a good man, he loved you.
Chelsea’s sorry about Chance – she knows Sharon was close to him. When Adam wonders why Chance was at the chateau, Sharon explains that Cane thought there’d be an attempt on his life. He had no idea his assistant was so unstable. Adam’s beginning to think Cane’s a bit off/unhinged himself. He can see that Sharon and Nick have reconnected.
Are you willing to give up your plans or not? Lily repeats. Both she and Cane are surprised when Nick appears on the train – he’s there to apologize (for the expose on Cane)
Needing to get to the office, Vikki invites Billy to wait for the kids. He reports his ‘little scuffle’ with Nick at CL’s and that Adam was the one to calm things down. ARE you planning to go into business with Cane? she asks. He’s focused on Abbott Communications.
Newman Media is Adam’s domain, Nick claims that he jumped the gun on the expose (while he and his Dad hoped he’d wait until they’d had a chance to talk to Cane) Things got out of hand in Nice but Nick understands why Cane had him locked up. Is this an olive branch? Cane’s sceptical. Nick thinks it counterproductive for them to be at war. Lily’s phone rings – it’s Mattie; what’s it going to be, Cane?!
Sharon wouldn’t mind the same happy ending with Nick that Chelsea and Adam are enjoying. Don’t let him hurt you again, Adam warns.
Nick would like to have a drink with Cane sometime – he has something to run by him. Cane will be in touch. Sending Mattie’s call to voicemail, Lily wants an answer – what matters more? Your agenda or me helping you explain to the kids why you’ve been lying to them for six years?
Next Week: If Sally’s leading your new company, where does that leave you? Having exciting news of his own, Billy will tell Chelsea very soon … Are you digging for dirt on me? Did Cane put you up to this? Holden asks Daniel … Claire has to tell Nate something; it’s about Audra and the kind of person she is.