Crafts? Diane finds Kyle clearing the dining room table. No, Harrison sprung a kids’ version of the newlywed game on him and Claire, hoping it would bring us back together. So, did it work? Diane asks.
When Claire drops by the ranch to chat with her grandmother, Nikki’s furious at Cane and Phyllis for what they’ve done to this family and worries about how far Victor’s willing to go to get his company back.
At Society, Chelsea can’t believe they’ve all been ordered to vacate their offices. Don’t pack up just yet, Adam confides that Victor has a plan. What IS this big plan?? Chelsea wants to know.
No, Victor hasn’t given Nikki even a hint of what he has in mind. Claire knows the only person who can change her grandfather’s mind is her grandfather. Grateful for her family, she’ll help in any way she can ~hug~
Sure, Harrison’s game had Kyle and Claire laughing, like they did when they were ‘in sync’ but he’s not holding out hope that they’ll get back together – I’ve made mistakes. We all have, Diane encourages her son not to be too hard on himself. Kyle’s learned that you can’t force relationships into existence or re-existence, they have to happen organically. Are you really ready to give up? Diane’s sceptical.
Adam can’t share his Dad’s plan – even Nikki doesn’t know. Great, it’s probably unethical and/or illegal, Chelsea can tell he’s conflicted – it might come back to bite you in the ass – sounds sketchy – what is Victor asking you to do???
Claire supports her grateful grandmother – don’t worry about me. She has plenty to distract her until her grandfather regains control of Newman. Holden? She’s not sure his history with Audra is in the past and can’t trust him because he’s withholding something. Have you considered getting back with Kyle? Nikki wonders.
Kyle understands Claire’s need for independence – I pushed her to push me away. She hasn’t had experience in relationships, Diane adds – you’ve moved on? Kyle loves Claire and always will but maybe we aren’t meant to be.
Adam explains that Victor only told him to give everyone else plausible deniability. Victoria’s furious (and Nick will be too when he learns he’s being kept out of the loop) Adam loves that ‘Pops’ wants HIM at his side. Chelsea will be by Adam’s side – now, what’s this plan? Adam caves – Dad wants to use Lily and the twins as leverage against Cane. He’s not going to kidnap them, is he!? Chelsea’s alarmed.
Claire’s made it obvious that she wants something else, Kyle appreciates his Mom’s support but he’s not as adventurous as Holden; I don’t have that edge – it’s not me. He wants a ‘grounded’ life. What excites him? Teaming up with his parents to save Jabot – coming home to Harrison; it doesn’t get any better than that.
Getting back with Kyle would be complicated – Claire decided to choose herself. We want different things. You have things in common, Nikki’s told how Harrison tricked them with his quiz. You’re face lights up when you talk about it – is that because of Harrison or Kyle? Claire’s not ready for commitment and Kyle’s decided to move on. She still thinks about/misses him. Your grandfather and I separated many times but always found our way back to each other, Nikki concludes – if you and Kyle are meant to be, you will too.
Chelsea thinks Victor’s plan could work but Lily and the twins must completely be taken off the radar. You’d have to get them all together somewhere that’s unreachable. It sounds like an abduction to her – do you really think you could go that far? Even to save Newman? she asks Adam.
Yes, Nikki believes in soul mates – she and Victor are living proof. Unlike Victor, she’ll always advise Claire to follow her heart.
Diane’s so proud of the man Kyle’s become. He learned from the best (his Mom and Dad; who’re so happy despite Victor’s efforts. Mother and son are happy they were able to repair their relationship ~hug~ Kyle has all the love and validation he needs at home. Diane feels sorry for Claire – she’ll find out how hollow it is to chase adventure.
Adam would never intentionally frighten Lily or the kids. They wouldn’t be in danger, just cut off for a bit until Cane capitulates, Chelsea’s onboard.