Kevin’s not surprised that Victor’s the one who summoned him to Top of The Towers for a mysery meeting. Despite the tasting menu and champagne, Kevin can’t cut Victor in on his project. Victor admires his loyalty – but do you want to partner with a drinker/gambler? Do you want to be the same old Kevin Fisher? Kevin scowls as Victor clinks his glass.
Neville never sees his patients as lab rats – they’re people; with feelings and hope. Neville’s good at his job – that’s why Ashley came to him right? Jill arrives to beg Neville to help Billy. He can’t because Billy’s had surgery. So you’d rather play with your beakers than help my son?? Jill also wonders why Ashley’s defending the man who won’t save her brother.
Back at GCM, Lauren updates Vikki that Jill’s gone to find a miracle (demand it actually) Vikki worries that Billy’s already gone – do I fight for him even though that’s not what he wants? He’d hate this. Mike arrives to say he’s not sure if this makes things harder or easier for Vikki – but it’s not her decision to make.
Mike has Billy’s healthcare power of attorney – he put decisions in one set of hands should this situation occur; Jack’s (to spare Vikki) She again mentions that he wouldn’t want a life like this.
Ashley’s defending Neville because he DOES care, and he’s a brilliant doctor. Billy’s my brother, but if Neville’s telling you the window is closed, it is (and that breaks Ashley’s heart) Neville won’t let Jill berate his … partner this way. I can’t fix it now. Go to hell! Jill will find someone else. Have fun in your lab coat! she snarls at Ashley (who faints after Jill leaves)
Again, Victor credits Kevin’s loyalty to Billy – but this is about what YOU want to become. Kevin has a comical fantasy about being uber-rich. Bubbly getting to you? Victor snaps Kev out of it. No, Kevin’s riveted – but you asked what I want to become? A man who can say No to an offer from Victor Newman.
So your goal is to be able to say no to me, Victor reiterates. Is Kevin stubborn or naive? Use your brain. Billy may not live – I can provide financing and infrastructure right now. So you’re the king and we’re the peasants? Kevin respectfully declines. Victor noticed he hesitated (and the fish IS seared perfectly; just the way he likes it) Kevin bolts.
Was your business call productive? Hilary asks. Neil hopes so. Nikki has someplace she needs to be – bye. That leaves Hilary to needle Neil about Nikki having a rich husband. No, Neil has no time to chat with Hilary later. His plans might take the whole day. Hilary’s going to Jabot with a proposal for Jack – and was hoping Neil would help her with it. Neil waffles – OK, he can spare a bit of time before his meeting. Hilary smirks.
Jill’s summoned Devon to CL’s to whine about Billy – it’s so awful, The doctor’s have done all they can. Devon’s sorry – can he fly more doctors in? As for Neville, that guy’s a maniac. Help me, Jill pleads – pull his funding if he doesn’t help. Katherine would want Billy to have every chance. PLEASE talk to Neville.
Ashley given a sedative and tucked into bed in a suite at the club (under a fake name) Neville reads a science paper, which quickly puts Ashley to sleep.