At the club, Claire has all sorts of ideas for Newmans new publishing division. Victor knows she’s up to something – you asked your grandmother to join us, he suspects.
I’ve got to get out of here – Diane’s only option is to let Laurence think he’s in control – she’ll play him to get back to her family.
Given the OK to speak to Jack, Laurence claims that ‘Patty’s as sane as I am’, she wouldn’t be released otherwise. Jack has one more question – what was the breakthrough point in Patty? When she expressed remorse and understanding of what she’d done. Jack’s again confused. See? I’m healed, Patty chirps.
Claire loves both her grandparents – she refuses to believe the love they share is over. Kiss and make up – get over yourselves. Victor wishes it were that simple. The seat is still empty, he points out. It’s not what you think – there’s a reason grandma’s not here, Claire feels he deserves to know the truth.
Absolutely not! Nikki won’t let Victoria tell her father about her diagnosis. He’ll want to be there for you, she implores – if he finds out after the fact, he’ll be devastated. You still love each other. Let him in.
Despite being ‘sworn to secrecy’, Claire tells Victor about her grandmothers’ headaches and blurred vision. Mom took her to the doctor this morning.
Enough, Nikki won’t budge – your father’s made it clear how he feels about me – he’ll see it as a weakness. Promise me you won’t tell him, she orders Victoria.
Laurence comes home – ready for our first session? Diane can’t thank him enough for the journey they’re about to take – thank you.
Jack’s frustrated that the doctor gave him no information. Diane will get the help she needs – and I’ll help heal you, Patty continues – her love was never real. It IS real – it was real, Jack argues. You don’t know what real love is, Patty claims – she’s there to show him. I’ll be ready for you, she caresses him – as your friend, lover – wife. Jack turns to look at her in horror.