Billy would have sent Nikki’s things to the house – we can be civil. Unimpressed, Nikki hopes Jack’s not there to congratulate his brother. Far from it, Jack replies pointedly.
Noah’s sorry he left with everything that’s going on – how’s Mariah doing? She’s been released into Sharon’s custody so you’ll see her at the house. Noah spoke to Summer; she feels hurt and betrayed by her Mom. When he wonders how Phyllis pulled this off? Nick alarms them by barking ‘she’ll be sorry!’
Losing everything overnight isn’t easy, Nick grumbles as he struggles to his feet. Noah’s alarmed – how are you still in so much pain??
Audra knows it can’t be easy – you love Billy. Sally was afraid of drawing a boundary she and Billy couldn’t come back from. He loves me – but wants me to just go along with whatever he wants. Here we are, two single ladies. Two single BOSS ladies, Audra corrects. Let’s build something incredible together – starting with a new name. Sally thinks Spectra Charles Media has a nice ring to it. Nothing will get in our way.
No rest for the wicked, Billy hit the ground running and is ready to take Chancellor to it’s full potential. Don’t run it into the ground, Nikki warns; consider the employees, Katherine and your Mother. Agreeing to meet Jack for lunch at Society, Billy IS sorry Nikki got hurt. Enjoy it while it lasts, she says. After Billy leaves, Jack tells her how sorry he is that this happened – especially at the hands of an Abbott.
Nick insists he’s fine – he just left his pain meds at home and admits it was stupid/reckless to leave the hospital so soon (but a little pain is worth it) Glad that Noah’s home, Nick suggests he give Sienna some time. Sending him home to get his pain meds, Sharon worries with Noah.
Nate knows how much Victoria loves her kids; he admires the way she wants to protect Johnny and Katie – there’s a lot going on. Yes, Victoria DOES see any comparison to her father as a compliment. Nate asks what her plan of attack is.
Sally and Audra run into Billy as they’re about to leave Society. You made a huge mistake, Audra declares Sally ‘fantastic’. Billy agrees – it was HER decision to leave; he’d do anything to change her mind. Anything? Sally’s question is met with silence. Yeah, that’s what I thought. I chose you – YOU chose Chancellor, she marches out.
Nikki won’t give Billy the satisfaction of seeing her upset – everyone in his orbit is collateral damage. Jack knows his brother’s wrong; he pushed Sally away, and Victoria. Nikki’s convinced that Billy will fail. Let your brother know that the Newmans aren’t giving up!
Outside Society, Sally’s full steam ahead – no regrets. Jack arrives to say how sorry he is. Inside, Billy gets a call – he’ll have to talk to the kids mother – thanks for letting me know. Everything OK? Jack asks. No, not at all – Victoria just fired her warning shot and she went too far, Billy scowls.
Victoria won’t go into specifics with Nate – my father wants to force Cane into aligning with us. No, she won’t wait to see if his plan works – she has an idea of her own that’ll hit closer to home – for Phyllis.
Sharon and Noah are left to worry about Nick; the pain, the stress – might be getting to him. Sharon gets a sense something else is going on – something Nick doesn’t want us to know about. You think he’s hiding something, Noah concludes.
In the alley, Nick’s in a bad way as he pulls the baggie of pills out of his pocket, takes one out, then puts it back. Now scowling at his empty pill container, he grunts – no more refills.