Dina suggests she and Gloria get together for lunch – we have a lot in common; both ex-wives of John who care about John. I’m his widow, Gloria corrects – and works for Jack. Dina knows she’s sleeping with Jack and just wants to know what makes him happy. Let me know if you find out, Gloria’s left looking troubled.
Lily thinks they should tell the kids before someone else does. Cane’s persuaded but sickened that they might think him capable of doing this. Lily gives him a hug.
Worst case scenario? Juliet insists on taking this to court. Mike points out that she’s the one who stands to lose here – without Vikki’s reference, she might not get another job in the industry. The facts are on our side, he reassures Vikki.
Hilary stepped back because it was a conflict of interest – she appreciates Jordan calling her out. I’m trying to let go of petty resentment but sometimes slip up. You challenge me – help me be a woman you can be proud of ~kiss~ Jordan pulls away – you should be proud of whoever taught you how to act. Good luck on your new path – you’ll need it, he leaves.
Dropping by Mike’s, Phyllis is her to see him not Lauren. How long could this case take? Knowing she sounds selfish, Phyllis thinks Vikki might be using the lawsuit to keep Billy close. She’s putting on a subtle, vulnerable act so he thinks she’s on the verge of collapse. Billy blames himself and Vikki’s exploiting that – she wants me out. Mike thinks the pressure Vikki’s under is quite real. Phyllis knows she can handle it – Vikki’s like Victor.
When Billy drops by the house, Vikki tells him that Abby took the kids riding. They’ll be back soon – stay if you like, she invites.
Jack walks into his office apologizing to his Mom. Gloria updates that she went back to the club. Jack thinks he should stop prying – Dina seems fine; maybe he should have let her go back to Paris. Gloria thinks Jack wants his Mother’s approval and love. He can’t deny that he’s jealous of Graham and sets Gloria straight on their mutually beneficial relationship (as his employee) Gloria’s disappointed – but will accept it and get back to work. At her desk, she chokes back tears.
Graham tells Ashley about his parents going from a loving relationship to hating one another. He wishes he had more time with them. Jack and Ashley are lucky – he hopes they all make the most of it. As Graham decides to leave before they both start weeping, Ashley puts her hand over his across the table – as Dina arrives.
Dina’s trying to sneak past when Graham spots her (and summons her over) Oh Ashley, Dina pastes on a smile as she hears they were getting to know one another. She frowns as Graham watches Ashley sashay out.