At the cafe, Nate leaves a message for Victoria – he wants to make it up to her for missing the opening last night. Stephanie arrives to announce that she accepted the position as chief of staff at Memorial.
Lily thanks Billy for meeting her at the club. They haven’t heard from Jack, Abby or Devon (in Maryland when a tornado hit) She wanted him to hear it from her – Victor’s given Chancellor to me.
Sucks to be you, doesn’t it? Phyllis talks to her portrait as she packs up her office. Turning, she finds Victor in the doorway.
At CL’s, Noah tells his grandma that he has a VIP booth reserved for her. Nick asks to speak to his Mom in private (leaving Noah with Sharon)
I won’t steal anything, Phyllis quips. Victor’s there to make a deal with her. What kind of games are you playing with me now? she’s suspicious.
On the patio, Nick tells his Mom that he needs to go to a meeting today – it’s time he shared his story – and he wants her to go with him.
Stephanie’s news makes Nate happy. Olivia will be thrilled that her son’s recommendation got me the job, she’s sure. Memorial’s lucky to have you, Nate’s humble and gracious. Stephanie would like to buy him lunch as a thank you.
Billy thought that door was closed for good but is happy for Lily. Yes, he’s being ‘sincere’ – he’d rather she run it than Victor. No – she won’t try another merger with Winters and no, she won’t sell Chancellor back to Billy. Asking him to keep an open mind, Lily informs that she’s asked Cane to run Chancellor.
Of course, Nikki will go with Nick. When she first shared her story, it was like a weight had been lifted – it will for you too, she’s proud that he’s on the right track.
Phyllis will get out of here soon – you can put your portrait back up. ‘It’s MY company ‘girl’ – but commends her for having the guts to stand up to him. He wants to offer her something – a future.