Flashbulbs go off as guests pose for photos upon entry. Billy makes a beeline over to Cane to kick him the hell out. Following, Sally invites Cane to stay and, aside, tells Billy that he will marinate in their success and ability to bounce back.
As Lily and Cane chat happily at the bar, Devon grumbles to Abby (who sees nothing wrong with making peace with an ex)
Cane tells Lily that he’s reconnecting with his old self – made easier with her by his side
After photos are taken at the entrance, Phyllis removes her cat eye sunglasses to tell Daniel. See? I told you it would be fun.
Mike and Adam don’t think there’s any need to take action. The world will see Jabot as unstable. Victor can and will exploit that.
Noting that the fun-factor just plunged, Daniel tells Tessa that she might want to strap in for this (as he follows his mom as she heads Cane’s way)
Daniel and Tessa compliment Lily’s attire and move on. Well that was awkward, Lily comments to Cane (who confirms her assumption that he and Phyllis are very much done)
Kyle thought Claire was coming. She’s home getting Katie ready for her dance, Vikki explains. Connor’s not coming either, Chelsea adds (which is weird because it’s an adult party)
To get the party started, Billy officially welcomes all to the official launch of Abbott communications.
You want me to use Jack’s defensive move against him, Adam concludes. Yes, on the night of the Abbott Communications launch; what could be more fitting? Victor’s plan doesn’t sit well with Mike (or Adam)
Billy introduces guests to the driving force behind AC, Sally. She thanks everyone for coming, supportive friends, colleagues, the Abbott family, their investor. Taking Billy’s hand, she’s honoured to be building his dream alongside him. All applaud.
Think this through, Mike protests – once Adam puts these posts out it’ll spread all over. It’s cold. Jack’s burying himself. Why pile on? This is happening! Victor shouts. It’s a go, Adam returns to confirm.
Phones start to ping during Sally’s speech. What the hell? Sonofabitch, he shows Dianne. No, she gasps. Billy reads on his phone (as does everyone in the background) What’s going on? Sally asks him.
Nothing to do with Abbott communications, Billy says it can wait. Sally wants to know what’s going on – what everyone’s reading.
This isn’t due to is AI, Cane tells Lily that his is self inflicted. Jabots imploding. Lily now realizes why Adam left.
Chelsea assures Vikki that she had no idea. She’d never approve publishing this suggestion that Jabot’s shutting down operations. Both realizing that Victor’s behind it , Chelsea’s pissed – Once again. Adam did what he was told.
The guests are all reacting. Is it true? Jabot’s in trouble. Everyone will he watching for their response. Tessa and Daniel feel bad for the Abbotts. Phyllis asks Jack ‘what’s going on? Is Jabot going down? He’s too pissed off to speak.
Back at the ranch, Victor clinks glasses with Mike and Adam. To Jack Abbott; the architect of his own downfall.