Sally explains that Billy claims he’s just happy that Victor’s getting what he deserves – but he lied, then turned on the charm to distract me. Billy loves you, Audra knows (but figures it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission) Sally loves Billy and wants to trust him – but she’s constantly waiting for a ‘gottcha moment’. Audra has to wonder – would it really be the end of the world if Billy reverted to form? Would you love him any less?
Yes, Cane’s offering Chancellor to Billy. No ‘angle’, it’s a peace offering. Why? Because you didn’t deserve Victor and Jill pulling the rug out from under you. Chancellor’s yours. Billy correctly guesses Phyllis doesn’t know about this. Whaddaya say? Cane’s annoyed that Billy needs to think about it. All you have to do is say ‘yes’.
It’s your call, Cane admires Billy’s commitment to Sally and Abbott Communications – no hard feelings if you don’t accept (by tomorrow) He’s taking control over everything under the Newman Umbrella, including Newman Media. Billy will let him know in the morning. Cane really wants this for Billy – you just have to decide if you want it for yourself. Sally watches them shake hands. Hey beautiful, Billy comes in to greet her.
This is karma – your Dad’s about to face the same kind of loss he’s dealt to others, including me, Phyllis adds – Victor proved to be a partner she couldn’t trust. Yes, she trusts Cane. He just blew you off and went to a meeting, Nick points out. The Newmans are your extended family, he lists everyone she stands to lose. When Nick almost collapses, Phyllis rushes to help. Keep your hands off me, he barks – call this off! No way in hell, Phyllis refuses. I’m going to grind you and your punk partner to dust, Nick warns before hobbling out.
How was your run? Sally asks. Cold – Billy came in to warm up. Things looked cozy between you and Cane – did you run into each other or was it planned? Sally’s interrogation continues.
Cane returns to the train to pour Phyllis and himself a drink. She relays Nick’s warning that everyone will walk away from her; Summer won’t want anything to do with me again. No, she doesn’t believe it – Summer will understand; we’ll be fine. Cane needs to be able to rely on Phyllis 100%. If you’re gonna back out, I need to know now.
No big deal, Billy shrugs it off – Cane wanted to meet. At this hour? Yes, Sally got Billy’s note, then went to meet Audra at Society. Did she call you? No – I called her. Your story doesn’t add up and it doesn’t look like you broke a sweat, Sally again asks what Billy and Cane were talking about – be honest.
Nick got to you, Cane asks Phyllis to admit it. No, Phyllis isn’t pulling out; Summer will understand. The way Mattie and Charlie did? Nick and Victor will try to turn her against you. Cane reminds that his kids won’t talk to him. Are you sure this venture is worth losing them?
Mom? Dad? Nick hobbles into the ranch. Assuming they went to bed, he groans in obvious pain as he flops on the couch.
Billy wants to go home – we’ll talk in the morning. Sitting, Sally asks one more time – why did you lie about going on a run? What did you and Cane talk about? The handshake was a give away – you made a deal. Cane’s offering me Chancellor, free and clear, Billy finally admits.
Nick makes his way back to the couch with a drink of water to rip off his hospital bracelet and take a pain pill. Noting that he’ll need a refill soon, he winces in pain and calls ‘Supergirl’. It’s all good, Noah’s home and doing good. You need to come home too. I’m fine, just a headache, he lies. He’s calling for a reason – there’s something going on here, it’s important – I need to tell you ….
Cane dissuades Phyllis from calling Summer – what if she won’t take your calls? What if she won’t let you see Harrison? My kids hate me. If she wants to sacrifice this venture for her kids, he’ll understand. Phyllis is in this til the end. The Newmans don’t scare me. The fact that they think they do makes her want to burn it all down.