Diane thanks Mike for meeting her at Society. Jabot has a stake in Fenmore’s – Lauren got crickets from ‘corporate’, he begins. Diane explains that Victor used their defensive move against them – public perception is killing any chance of turning this around – you might be our only hope.
At the ranch, Adam tells Victor about his run in with Jack. He passed on a message – he’d burn Jabot to the ground before letting you get your hands on it. Maybe we should …. Nikki arrives to speak to Victor – alone.
Still at the club, Phyllis assures Daniel that her plan will change their lives. Why can’t you just believe in me? I’m doing this for us. If you blow up Jabot, you blow up your daughter, Daniel points out – your schemes never go the way you hope. When Tessa arrives, Phyllis invites her to sit – we can discuss your future together – as friends.
Meeting at the park overlook, Annie has information – Noah’s stashed Sienna in a suite at the club – it won’t be easy to get past Newman security. Matt needs Annie to take care of her.
Sharon joins Noah and Annie as they’re eating sandwiches. No one’s heard from your father, should I be worried about him!?
What does Nikki want to discuss? Jack, Jabot and his relentless need to destroy them both.
This sickens Mike. Diane hopes he can find it in his heart to help them save Jabot (from Victor) Mike’s squarely on Diane’s side. Victor’s itching to use the AI against Jabot – if you save us, you’ll be saving Victor from his worst instincts.
Sharon’s too tense to eat. Faith came and went – it was nice to catch up with her again. She’s sweet, Sienna adds. Noah wants to check in on Christian, Mariah and his little niece. Sharon’s sure Nick’s fine – but no one’s safe until Matt’s caught.
Get Sienna out of that club and take care of her. Yes, he really hates the Newmans. The whole damn clan will pay the price, he tells Annie.
You’ve gone too far – during the holidays of all times! Nikki blasts Victor. The Abbotts are damned if they do, damned if they don’t – the guilt is eating Adam alive, she adds. Are you proud of yourself? Victor, yet again, bellows about that night of debauchery in that damn hotel room.
Nobody wants to see a family’s legacy destroyed at Christmas, Mike calls the AI program an abomination. Victor still trusts you, Diane just needs proof that he has the software – she and Jack can stop him from doing something we’ll all regret. Mike will do what he can.