Interesting – is this an intervention? Billy opens the door with a drink in his hand. Since Jack’s no longer with Abbott Communications, what else is there to talk about? AI. Billy assumes Victor went to Vikki and she went to Jack. No, Jack went to Vikki. Billy then realizes that ‘Sally sold me out’.
Sally didn’t stab you in the back – she’s worried about you, Jack says. Vikki is too – what happened to the guy who checked in on her and the kids the other day? Why did you tell Sally that I was the one to back out of Abbott Communications? Jack adds – this plan is risky. No risk, no reward, Billy won’t listen to his brother and ex wife. Vikki sees the gambling addicts gleam in his eye. AI is dangerous; it can ruin lives. Your father’s trying to ruin my life every day, Billy erupts – damn right this is against Victor and Jill. He’s taking back a company that was stolen from him – end of story.
Mariah already did something stupid – she has to leave for a little while – to get help (if it’s possible) You’re the right person to be by Tessa’s side. Daniel will do whatever he can – he cares about Tessa. You don’t ‘owe’ me anything. He can’t help but wonder what advice Cassie would be giving her twin sister right now.
Cane’s simply making business decisions and not broadcasting it to the world. Mattie and Charlie see it as more secrets – they think you love Dumas more than them, Lily knows that Shady business moves won’t impress the twins – we just wonder who this ruthless man is. For a brief moment she saw the man she fell in love with but that man doesn’t exist anymore. You and I are meant for each other, Cane still loves Lily. Can you tell me you don’t feel the same thing?
Daniel thinks Cassie would know exactly the right thing to say and do. She’d forgive whatever you’ve done. She’d tell you to be honest with Tessa. Cassie was loving and kind, I’m not, Mariah tears up – she’d never do the things I’ve done – she’d never do …. do what? Daniel prods.
Is there a chance for us? Cane asks. It’s never going to happen – Lily can’t forget his lies; Chance and Damian lost their lives because of you. Lily begs him to abandon his plan – maybe you can win back their love and respect. If not, go back to your life as Dumas, she runs out.
The intervention continues. Jack asks Billy to think of Sally. Vikki asks him to think of the kids. You’re gambling – you’ve got the fever again, she can see it in his eyes. The stakes are higher than they’ve ever been but you’re all in. Have you broken the law for Cane yet? Do you want the kids to visit you in prison? On cue, Billy’s phone rings – it’s Cane.
I need to take this, show yourselves out, Billy then answers Cane’s call – let’s get this show on the road! There’s been a change of plans, Cane says.
‘Be a friend to Tessa’ is all Mariah asks. Daniel will on one condition – make this time away count. Do it for Tessa and Aria, they love and need you. Mariah gives Daniel a weepy ‘thank you’ hug.
Cane tells Billy to stop. What’s the problem? Billy’s stunned. You are – you bring too much conflict. It’s not just Sally; you’re too much of a wild card. The deal’s off – Cane’s taking back control of his plan ~click~ Billy looks gobsmacked.
**Just one thought that’s been bothering me. If this powerful AI can infiltrate any company’s finances, why is Cane limiting its target to GC, to companies that aren’t even on Forbes top ten list? Why not go after Nvidia? Microsoft? Apple? etc.