Jack comes home to find that Diane’s set the scene for a romantic Italian-inspired evening at home.
Over gelato in the park, Tessa dismays Claire with the news that she and Mariah have separated.
At Society, Daniel overhears Holden talking to Cane; who he knew long before he was a billionaire (and doesn’t approve of how he got there)
Cane’s texting ‘I’m sorry’s’ to Charlie and Mattie when Phyllis arrives to ‘christen the car’; to celebrate the coronation of GC’s new royalty.
Having missed out on their ‘fabulous’ Italian honeymoon, Jack and Diane toast to ‘the quiet moments’ (before Harrison comes home – with his accordion) and kiss.
What happened? Claire’s puzzled. Mariah did something, Tessa doesn’t know what – but appreciates her friend’s support. She has another friend – ‘he’s’ helping so much.
Daniel confesses that he hurt Lily (like Cane did) and asks Holden if his Mom’s making a mistake aligning herself with him.
Phyllis pops the bottle of champagne she brought all the way from Cane’s stock in Nice. Despite Cane not being in the mood, Phyllis is willing and ready to hack-attack NE, Jabot, Chancellor and Winters. You have the Newmans rattled – Nick wants to forge an alliance with you. Cane repeats that he’s not up to it.
Dancing by candlelight, Diane and Jack discuss Kyle – he and Claire are again looking for a place to live together. Victor’s plan to use Audra has only brought them closer.
Back in the park, Claire confides that things are even worse now that Kyle’s home from Nice.
Assuming that Cane’s mood is due to Victor, Phyllis is told that the kids heard his secret thanks to Newman Media; they won’t even reply to me, he pouts. You’re lucky I came by, Phyllis is an expert on shattering her kids trust.