Maybe this agitation between us is Cane’s goal, Mike opines. If that sonofabitch wants attention, he’ll get more than he bargained more, Victor will see how things go when Jill arrives; which sounds like an agreement to Mike (and Jack)
Relieved that Mike’s back to tell Victor what he doesn’t want to hear, Nikki’s sick to death of Cane and eager to forget he ever existed; hopefully, Victor’s plan works quickly.
Claire can’t move forward with Kyle; I’m different now – you broke my trust. How can you feel SO threatened? You kissed Audra and lied about it! Arriving just in time to eavesdrop, Audra’s pleased by what she hears.
Kyle doesn’t understand why Claire needs another guys’ help to find herself; someone who has a history with Audra – isn’t that a red flag!? This is about jealousy and your ego, Claire wonders if Kyle will ever realize how much damage he did today. As soon as she stalks off, Audra emerges from the bushes to cross her arms and smirk down at Kyle.
Dropping by Victor’s office, Nikki’s informed that she just missed Jack and wastes no time reporting Lauren’s concerns. Have you brought Mike back into the fold?
Rushing into Society blaming traffic for his tardiness, Mike’s pleased to find that Lauren has a drink and empanadas waiting for him. What’s the twinkle in her eye? Love. She wants to recreate their romantic evening from last night (before it all went wrong)
Keep walking, you’ve done enough, Kyle doesn’t want to talk to Audra. She sits beside him anyway to say that Victor was right about him all along.
Over drinks and empanadas, Mike and Lauren make up and how much they adore one another.
Nikki’s frustrated by Victor’s vague answers. You’re impossible, she gives him a kiss and decides to go home.
Lauren excuses herself to answer Nikki’s call (reporting that she’s sure something’s going on between Mike and Victor) Thanks, I owe you, Lauren rejoins Mike to say that once again, he’s lied to her.
At CL’s, Claire’s so engrossed in her flashback of the argument she JUST had with Kyle that she spills her coffee and buries her face in her hands in exasperation.
Why are you so obsessed with me? Audra thinks Kyle should let it go – you must have hated every moment of kissing me. I resisted you, Nate dumped you and Holden’s moved on, Kyle hisses – you’re pathetic. Claire’s done with you, Audra figures that she succeeded and Victor owes her. Go ahead, Kyle dares her to profit off the damage she’s caused. You’ll wish you never met me, he vows.
Lauren won’t accept another lie – think carefully before answering – are you working for Victor again? Mike isn’t (but YES, he would be if Cane hadn’t rescinded his job offer) It just never ends, Lauren leaves in tears.
Victor gets a call from Jack (wondering if Mike’s visit gave him cold feet) Everything’s still on track, Victor hangs up.
Meanwhile, still at Society, Mike looks alone and intense.