Jack finds Kyle wrapping gifts – including one for Claire, which he might not give to her. It sounds to Jack like Kyle’s coming up with excuses to give up on Claire.
Dropping by the ranch, Claire’s comments about him being focused on hurting the Abbotts leaves Victor to assume she spoke to her grandmother.
Nikki’s summoned Vikki to Society to announce that she took a stand – she threatened to leave Victor if he doesn’t give up his vendetta against Jack.
Yes, Claire spoke to grandma – and Kyle. She scolds him for what Newman Media -published (and why Jabot’s all but shut down) Victor warns her away from Holden; a man of ill-repute.
Kyle doesn’t think Claire fell for another man – she fell for a lifestyle (in LA)
Nikki agrees that things with Victor escalated quickly – but have been brewing since Jack saved her life. Victor’s livid – he told me the door’s open if I wanted to leave. Vikki wonders if her Mom wants to walk back her ultimatum.
You wrapped the gift, you must have some hope, Jack asks Kyle about his plans (with Claire) to run Audra out of town. We take one step forward, two steps back, Kyle’s not sure how much longer he can hold on.
Victor continues to warn Claire about Holden – he had a fall our with Damian before he was murdered and worked for Cane. Claire’s not serious about Holden – and speaks highly of the decent and kind Jack. He’s a manipulative sonofabitch, Victor argues.
No, Nikki won’t retract her ultimatum. Yes, she’s upset. She can’t live with Victor’s hatred for Jack. He’s hell bent on destroying Jabot. And Billy, Vikki adds. So, what happens next?
Jack’s supportive – maybe neither Kyle or Claire are ready for a commitment. Maybe it was bad timing. Kyle might have to accept that a clean break is what’s best for them both.