Back at GCM, Dr Delafield updates the Abbott’s and Vikki that Dr Rayburn agreed with him (Neville’s gone) As all rush off to meet the surgeon, Abby fusses over her Mom (who promises to take care of herself) Ashley will do what she can to remain strong and healthy. As they hug, Ben appears to frown.
As Noah ends his call, Luca has something important to discuss – his wife’s been pulling a disappearing act. Do you know what that’s about?
In Victor’s office, Marisa’s motives for helping Noah are questioned. Is it money she’s after? You’re playing a dangerous game; married to a jealous peacock. If Luca finds out you helped Noah, he’ll destroy both of you. Someone’s going to get hurt, and it won’t be my grandson, Victor promises.
Ben assures Ashley and Abby that Billy’s best shot is with the neurosurgeon. Neville didn’t take it well. Sounds like you two are getting close, Abby eyes her Mom. You really believe in him, Ben adds. He gives people hope, Ashley goes to find Vikki, then Neville. She’d rather be productive than hang around GCM. Jack and Phyllis are surprised to see the Rayburn’s – glad the family is together for Billy.
I’m right here, Marisa exits Victor’s office. Mystery solved, Noah leaves her to tell Luca that he must be careful abut trusting Adam. Oh look, Adam arrives (with Chelsea) He’s not surprised to hear his Father’s being difficult today. After Chelsea drags Adam into Victor’s office, Luca needs Marisa’s help. In the office, Chelsea and Adam approach Victor – it seems he’s still profiting from Chelsea 2.0. She wants that tie cut. That’s not gonna happen, Victor chuckles.
Luca wants Marisa’s help – because of her connection to Marco, she can connect the Santori’s to illegal activities (which he didn’t even know about until she told him) How much did my family fund Marco’s crimes? Your family was Marco’s only backer, Marisa informs that all the deals were hidden behind legitimate businesses. Luca appreciates the info – no one will know she told him.
You tricked me, Chelsea accuses. It was in the fine print, Victor assumed she accepted the terms. It’s mutually beneficial. How!? Chelsea sputters. You haven’t been in business long – being aligned with Newman provides office space, employees, the infrastructure. No interference? None, Victor claims it better to be aligned with NE than Jabot. Billy Boy Abbott is why Jabot’s in trouble. Billy’s fighting for his life, Chelsea reminds – and there’s more to the story (Vikki told her last night) Victor’s very curious.
Dr Delafield tells Jack that’s he’ll be assisting in surgery so will come out to update them periodically. Jack’s left to worry to Phyllis – Billy has a 50/50 shot. I made it, Phyllis reminds. Thank God for that, Jack looks in as Vikki sits at Billy’s bedside.
Ashley finds Neville pouting in the lab. He apologizes for leaving (but is seething over the ‘ignorant butchers’) Your methods won’t be proven with Billy, but it might with me – Ashley hopes putting her life in his hands counts for something. It counts for a very great deal, Neville replies.
In the lounge, Ben asks Abby about Ashley’s partnership with Neville. It’s weird that she supports and believes in him, but bringing him as a date to the wedding makes her think their relationship is more than business. Ben gets a call from Paul (who wants to see him at the station – it’s urgent)
At CL’s, Mariah scolds Kevin for blabbing to Jack and Phyllis – giving them answers would be stabbing Billy in the back.
Ben and Abby leave for the station. That leaves Vikki to chat with Jack and Phyllis. All have regrets – and hope they can make things up to Billy when he wakes up. What are you doing here? Jack scowls at Victor (who’s then left to hug Vikki – who asked him to stay away for the Abbott’s sake) Victor doesn’t give a damn about the Abbotts.
In Victor’s office, Luca tells Adam that Marisa is his confidante (Victor can’t know that) He’ll soon have all the dirt he needs to topple his Father.
Outside Victor’s office, Chelsea asks Noah and Marisa to work with her. Noah can’t, but Marisa’s eager. When Luca and Adam come out, Chelsea tells Adam that Marisa’s going to work with her. He doesn’t like the idea – stay away from her. Knowing there’s more to the story, Chelsea asks what he hell’s going on?!
Mariah warns Kevin that if he continues to talk, others will want to take Billy’s place in the secret project. Kevin agrees. Mariah’s sure Billy will be back. Kevin’s OK with the delay. He owes it to Billy to try and stall Natalie.