When Ester interrupts Holden flashing back to his romp with Claire, he tells her that he’s looking to rent an apartment. Won’t you miss the excitement of LA? she asks. Holden’s found some pretty exciting reasons to stay in GC.
Lily claims she’s at the club for her earbuds. Cane explains that he just had a nightcap in Phyllis’ suite. We decided to have dessert, then souffle out in the open, Phyllis asks Lily if she has a problem with that. No, why would I? You seem a little tense.
At the ranch to have tea with her grandmother, Claire feels that she’s grown up a lot and likes making her own choices and not answering to anyone. Though she claims she’s not ready for a relationship, she can’t deny it when Nikki asks if she’s ‘serious’ about Holden
Guessing that Holden’s sticking around because of a woman, Ester wonders who. Maybe the most beautiful barrista in town, Holden charms Ester; who’s so delighted she offers drinks on the house whenever he comes in. Holden sends Claire a text – see you soon?
Lily couldn’t care less what Cane and Phyllis do behind closed doors – but shouldn’t Cane be trying to save his company that’s under attack right now? And when did you two get so familiar? Cane won’t apologize to Lily. She’s not asking for one. When Phyllis accuses her of being jealous, Lily replies that she’s just disappointed.
Because Phyllis won’t stop interrupting, Cane takes Lily off for a private chat – it’s not what you think. Everything will be clear soon. Have breakfast with me. Looking over at Phyllis, Lily decides she’s busy. Have a good night, Cane leaves with Phyllis.
Claire’s meeting Holden for drinks later – he’s fun, handsome (and very charming, Nikki adds) She’s just looking for fun – no strings. Holden’s a bit of a bad boy. Nikki can relate to that.
Drinking wine at the bar, Lily can’t talk Devon into joining her (Dom has a fever) Holden arrives to say she shouldn’t drink alone. Lily’s immune to his charm but does want to talk – are you still working for Cane??
Nikki abbreviates her history with Victor; decades later, we’re still in love. When did she know Victor was the one? Maybe the first time we met – or this morning when I woke up in his arms, Nikki gushes. Claire hopes she can have a love like that.
Confirming that he’s still working for Cane, Holden points out that he didn’t kill anyone. What does Holden do? He manages Cane’s properties. For now, Lily chuckles – you must know that Arabesque is being dismantled. Cane will soon start selling off those properties you manage – like this club. If I were you I’d consider moving back to LA, she advises.
On the CL’s patio, Cane claims that he’s more than ready to move on (from Lily) and doesn’t regret his ‘dalliance’ with Phyllis. I can’t get enough of you. Phyllis leans in to say ‘what’s the password to my laptop’?
94112124 – there you go – do you want the password to my phone? My bank account? Phyllis asks. Cane was looking for evidence that she was the software thief. It wasn’t me, Phyllis thinks this distrust makes their ‘dalliance’ tricky.