Reporting that Claire threw a drink in her face, Audra’s annoyed when Sally wonders what she said to trigger her. After Kyle dumped Claire, Audra made a few comments. She showed restraint when doused with water – but that doesn’t mean she’s letting this go. Audra will get her revenge when the time’s right.
Mike’s not sure where he stands with Victor – his loyalty is always being assessed. Victor’s come around to Mike’s way of thinking. He pulls a ‘Christmas gift’ out of his pocket.
We left Victor shaking, but Jack worries about Billy’s anger and need for revenge. When Nikki calls to say she’ll be there shortly, both men hope for good news.
Sally wonders if Audra still has a thing for Kyle – or Holden; what’s your connection anyway? Why does this question make you uncomfortable – how badly did things go in LA? Briefly flashing back to the fight in the Shadow Room (Holden knocking the creep out) she says it doesn’t matter now – no one will find out what happened with Holden in LA.
Audra now in a better mood (thanks to the gift) Sally jokes that she was beginning to think that she and Holden robbed a bank or committed some other crime. ‘Perfect timing’, Audra stands when Billy comes home. Wishing her a Merry Christmas, he wonders why she rushed out. Sally gets the feeling Audra’s covering up a major secret about her time in LA.
Mike opens a small box to find a Roman coin – devotion and loyalty. It’s not a reproduction, Victor’s rewarding Mike for staying by his side against Ian Ward. You accepting this coin means I demand your complete loyalty as I go through with my plans.
Nikki can’t stay long – she’s just there to update Jack on her attempt to get the AI program from Victor.
Holden and Claire are chatting with Ester when Audra arrives at CL’s to quip that ‘payback’s a bitch’. You should know, Claire retorts, then goes to the patio (leaving Holden to warn Audra that this could escalate to something they’ll all regret)
Sally’s sure Audra’s hiding something – but she’s still my friend. Billy won’t tell Sally who to care about but he won’t hold back on his comments – that woman’s trouble.
Lecturing Audra, Holden’s going to tell Claire the whole story. Are you out of your mind?! You have more to lose than I do – are you willing to take that risk? Audra looks panicked as Holden joins Claire on the patio.
Unfortunately, after spending Christmas with Victor, Nikki can’t go through with her ultimatum, That said, she’s still committed to stopping Victor and truly believes that his love for her will win out over his hatred for Jack.
Of course you can trust me, Mike’s sorry Victor ever had any doubt.