At the bar, Jack asks Jill not to yell and relays Eric screwing him out of buying a majority stake in Fenmores. The deal is done. Jill’s livid that Lauren didn’t come to HER for money. We’ll see about this!
Mike missed Lauren while she’s been stressed over Fenmores. Now that he has her back, he won’t let her go again. Lauren won’t pull away again. Pride and shame made her want to fix things herself. With a few more kisses, Mike finally manages to tear himself away from Lauren.
Cane’s having a hard time with Billy, his business partner, not consulting him before hiring Lily – but he supports Lily; the best thing that’s ever happened to him/ When you’re happy I’m happy. Devon then comes back to announce that he’ll have no problem finding a manager even better than Lily. He then whines about what a crappy rich person he is – but he’ll figure things out ~hug~ As they leave, Cane gets a text – I can’t go to Brash n Sassy with you – my Father’s back.
In the conference room, Billy and Vikki continue to butt heads over Reed. You made him feel like a jerk in front of a girl he likes – he has nowhere else to run. You’re it. Reed needs to know his Mom’s on his side. Billy leaves as soon as Lily arrives.
Aside, Reed claims his Mom’s not that bad. The pic of his Mom’s not cool – she’s a businesswoman. He doesn’t like his face being in it either. Zoey’s not posting it online – come on, it’s funny. You don’t know me, Reed sulks off. What’s his problem? Zoey’s friend comes along to ask.
Still at the bar, Jack washes down aspirin with coffee. Flashing back to getting drunk with Gloria, he couldn’t look any more disgusted with himself. As Jack’s leaving, Mike questions him – then looks puzzled by the way Jack and Gloria greet one another.
Lauren’s about to leave when Jill stops by. Never mind your meeting at Jabot – that can wait, she barges in.
Long night? Mike stops by the bar to ask Gloria who she spent her night at the club with. Gloria feels like a nuisance at Kevin’s and it’s none of Mike’s damn business who she spent the night with.
Zoey joins Reed on the patio to apologize – are we OK? Sure, wanna hang out again? My Mom can’t tell me who to like. You like me? Zoey’s delighted.
Vikki tells Lily what she’ll be doing on Valentine’s Day; TV interviews, social media, posters, billboards, personal appearances. Is that going to be a problem? If so, tell me now.