Updates by Toni
Jack finds Kyle wrapping gifts – including one for Claire, which he might not give to her. It sounds to Jack like Kyle’s coming up with excuses to give up on Claire. Dropping by the ranch, Claire’s comments about him being focused on hurting the Abbotts leaves Victor to assume... Read more
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.... Read more
On the CL’s patio, Jack records a statement claiming that Jabot’s reorganizing departments to better serve its customers (who they consider family) Be patient during this internal restructuring – thanks for your support. ‘Long on promises, short on details’, Jack mutters to himself that he bought time to fend off... Read more
Meeting at Society for breakfast, Audra praises her media mogul bestie and wonders if there’s any truth to the Newman Media story. Not at liberty to say, Sally explains that Billy convinced her it wouldn’t be a ‘good look’ for Abbott Communications to ‘fire back’. Audra couldn’t care less about... Read more
In the lounge, Billy leaves a message for Jack, assuming he’s busy doing damage control after Victor and Adam’s ‘gut punch’ story. Sally joins him to say ‘we did it’. Yes, we make quite the team. Coming home with Diane and Kyle, Jack’s on his phone – any rumours of... Read more
At launch party central, Sally frets about the decor etc. Billy reassures – you’ll be a media star. You’ve got this. Mike’s at the ranch, trying to dissuade Victor; there’s no Jabot to attack; Jack shuttering it is sound strategy. It’s desperation and Victor will use this desperate move against... Read more
No, Lily won’t ride with Cane to the club. She’ll text when she’s on her way and they’ll meet in the foyer. It’s not a date, she reiterates. Cane just wants to have fun together. Muttering to herself about Holden’s threat, Audra flashes back to walking into the Shadow Room;... Read more
Chatting with Devon at CL’s, Lily tells him that she’s going to the Abbott Communications launch party – she can put up with obnoxious events (adding ‘if I have no other choice’ when Cane walks in) Audra heard Noah was in a car accident – sounds awful. Yeah, it was... Read more
The jazz lounge is a hive of activity as Billy and Sally prepare for the launch of Abbott Communications. After a speech for their team, Billy gives his co-CEO a kiss. Upstairs, over drinks in the dining room, Jack and Kyle discuss shutting Jabot down. Jack’s glad his Dad’s not... Read more
Arriving at the club, Lauren (stunning in black velvet and rhinestones) ends her call with Gloria to find a tux clad Mike behind a blackjack table. Deal me in, she sits. He turns over three cards – happy – 20th – anniversary. Or course Mike remembered their anniversary – he... Read more