Benjamin? Hi – what brings you to GC? Phyllis hears that Jack declined his attempt to invest in Jabot. Oh well, he’ll have to find another cosmetics company. Phyllis invites him to meet her on the rooftop for a drink at 5:30. Ravi appears to ask what that jerk’s doing here. Phyllis knows that he protected Ashley from him in New York. She too would do anything to protect someone she cares about.
Graham joins Dina in the dining room to hear that Neil already left (he and Devon don’t need her help running the company it seems) After she gripes about Jack being interested in Nikki, Gloria calls Graham to get together – since her boss is going to his cabin with his new lover. They decide on dinner that evening – it’s a date.
Gloria refused to spy on Graham and Dina, Jack admits he asked her. He doesn’t agree that their Mother’s depressed with too much time on her hands. Ashley then accuses Jack of trying to push Victor’s buttons. Tread lightly, she warns.
Tessa and Noah drop by Devon and Mariah’s suite to talk about the connections they’ve met at the festival. Noah’s meeting Kirk (a booking agent) to discuss opening more Underground clubs. Mariah looks away when Noah and Tessa kiss. The boys heading off to see one band, the girls another, Tessa notices that Mariah seems a bit ‘off’.
In Underground’s office, Nick introduces Chelsea to his financial adviser Dean; who’s put some bids in on locations for new clubs. After Dean leaves, Nick lists some jobs for Chelsea (designing new T-shirts and decorating the clubs) But first, some kissing.
Vikki’s at BnS when she gets a call from Victor (who heard the company’s in trouble from Abby) I can handle it, she assures and ends the call to make one of her own – I need to see you here, as soon as possible (she sounds annoyed)
Yes, the cabin holds some great memories for Jack – but it’s time to make some new ones, he tells Nikki.
Dina drops by Jack’s office to say Hello. He’s not here and Ashley’s sorry to hear that her Mom’s out of sorts. Could you be feeling depressed? she fishes.
Tessa zips Mariah into her dress then raves about how well things are going with Noah. Mariah claims that Devon’s the greatest guy ever. Then what’s the problem? Me, Mariah’s so confused about what she wants and who she is.
At Brash n Sassy for a scolding, Abby just thought that Dad might be able to help Vikki. No, Abby wasn’t embarrassed when Vikki broke down last night, but it’s so unusual for her to do so. Dad and I both love you and want what’s best for you. Abby’s glad Vikki leaned on her like a sister should ~hug~
Ending a call, Ashley apologizes. No need, Dina misses the excitement of owning her own company. Yes, she might be a little bit depressed. Ravi arrives to hand Ashley a folder of ‘ideas’. Seeing they’re in work mode, Dina leaves Ashley to relay that her Mother confided she might be depressed. She needs something to do; not at Jabot but Ashley knows who can help.
Returning with some night crawlers, Jack finds Nikki wrestling with a fishing rod – it’s jammed. I’ve never been fishing, she admits. Unable to repair the rod, Jack has a confession to make too.
On the rooftop, Phyllis makes it clear that she’s not interested in Benjamin – she has a business opportunity. Brash n Sassy needs cash. Vikki’s suffered some unexpected challenges and won’t rely on Victor. Claiming not to have an agenda, Phyllis adds that Vikki’s single.