It’s late evening when Mariah thanks Daniel for meeting her at the park overlook. No, he didn’t tell Tessa.
Diane and Jack are left to feel bad that Billy’s casting Sally aside to get Chancellor back. He’s blinded by his obsession. Jack’s more angry than hurt – Billy told Sally that I’M the one who bailed on HIM (untrue) If this AI IS real, it will bring chaos to GC and/or send Billy to prison.
Billy paces around his living room muttering impatiently – come on Cane – let’s do this.
Ester’s proudly reciting Lily’s coffee and tea orders when Cane appears to show that he remembers it too. You haven’t aged a day, he gushes (at Lily, not Ester)
Mariah’s sorry for all the secrecy and can’t imagine what Daniel thinks of her. He’s the last person to judge anyone – how are you? No, Tessa hasn’t told him anything. He tries/fails to get Mariah to confide in her wife.
Lily and Cane have a civil chat about how much he’s hurt the kids (who still haven’t reached out to their Dad)
What’s to stop Cane from going after Jabot? Jack worries. If Billy gets his hands dirty, Cane could blackmail him into it. Diane encourages Jack to try to talk sense into Billy. He’s in gambler mode now – he won’t/can’t leave the table now, Jack fears. You’ll regret it if you don’t at least try, Diane persists.
Drink in hand, a manic Billy talks to himself. You’re fine – you’re good – it’ll work out – you’ll get Chancellor back and secure the funds for Abbott Communications (which will make Sally happy) You’re going to the top, where you belong.
Yes, Mariah knows that Tessa loves her. How are she and Aria? You could ask them yourself, Daniel’s gently reproachful. Why’d you reach out to me? Mariah’s seen the two of them together and think it goes deeper than guitar lessons – you might be the best friend Tessa has right now.
Amused by Ester, Lily agrees to sit with Cane but only to set some things straight – she won’t influence the kids and again wants to know why Cane’s in GC – have you really given up your plans or is this another con?
Diane’s advocating for Billy because she knows Jack won’t forgive himself if he doesn’t do everything he can to save him. Jack will talk to Billy – but he’s not going alone.
Jack’s summoned Vikki to Society because he needs her help to stop Billy from going off the rails. He and Cane are about to unleash an AI program that could bankrupt all of us. Vikki’s reaction makes Jack slightly suspicious. What Cane and Billy plan to do? she asks.
Daniel doubts he’s Tessa’s best friend – everyone loves her. Mariah’s seen the bond between them and is happy Tessa has someone to confide in. She’s respectful of you and hasn’t said an unkind word, Daniel wonders – What do you want from me? Of course, he’ll watch out for Tessa and Aria. Are you going somewhere? You’re not going to do something stupid are you?
Lily doesn’t care about power and money. Cane’s annoyed when she brings up Collin; the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree. Cane takes that as a compliment. Stop deceiving people, Lily warns that if one more of his secrets comes out he’ll lose your family forever.