Devon would love to have another child. Excited that this could really be happening, Abby goes with him to the lab to check on the results.
Phyllis brings her drink over to the bar. I can dream big and get the respect I richly deserve. Yes, from Victor – and everyone else. She needs to make noise. Why does his opinion mean so much to you? Mike (along with Lauren and Daniel) wonders. We’re not here to tell you you’re right all the time, Daniel had this exact same problem with his Mom before; doing things for the wrong reasons. He wishes she’d listen to her partners.
You think Billy wants to stir things up? Lily asks Cane. He can’t help himself, Cane knows he’ll never give up on Chancellor.
Back at CL’s, Billy meets with his lawyer. This needs to be kept under wraps until Chancellor’s mine, his eyes dart around.
Returning to the waiting room, Abby’s sorry and wishes she’d taken a pregnancy test at home. Devon’s glad she waited. It was fun to imagine another Winters in the world, she holds back tears.
We’re partners, Phyllis raises her glass (except Mike; you’re ‘partner-adjacent’) Sticking it to Victor is non-negotiable for her. He’ll do everything he can to undermine me. She doesn’t want to BE Victor, she wants to be ahead of him.
Lily’s not worried about Billy’s claim on Chancellor – the company’s changed hands so many times. He can come after Chancellor all he wants, it’s not happening. Cane doesn’t look as convinced.
On the patio, Billy wants his lawyer to find an expedient, legal game-plan to gain control of Chancellor. We move quietly and under the radar, the lawyer gets it. It needs to look like Lily and Cane came to their senses and there’s no hostility on my end; Billy wants it to seem like this just fell into his lap. At the counter, Adam spots Billy looking suspicious on the patio, and snaps a quick photo.