Kevin questions Mariah – who is she attracted to? Someone I know? He plays 20 questions – Jordan? I’m your best friend – I won’t judge you. It’s not a guy, Mariah admits – it’s a woman. Wow – Kevin wasn’t expecting that and agrees it must be ‘hard to process’. How does this woman feel about you? Mariah’s not sure but she’s never felt such deep feelings for anyone. When I’m around her I get warm and tingly, nervous. I kissed her. Kevin looks delighted.
After Tessa lays down her track, Devon comes in to heap praise – You’re tapping into something very compelling, he knows it’s about girl power and can tell it’s personal for her. Tessa agrees – the lyrics are about as personal as it gets.
Ashley stuns Jack with the news that files have been downloaded from Jabot’s server – with Dina’s password but not her computer (which rules out her first suspect Graham) Get Ravi down here NOW, Jack barks into his phone.
When Victor steps into the elevator, Dina comments that they’ve both sunk as far as they can go.
On the ride down, Victor tells Dina that he appreciates the photos but what is her goal? She wants Jack to back off (Nikki) before it’s too late – unless it already is. Victor won’t go after Jack and is enjoying his newfound freedom. Have a nice day. Dina’s smile vanishes as soon as Victor steps off the elevator.
Mariah’s not sure if the woman she kissed liked it – Devon interrupted. Devon’s great but Mariah is confused about her feelings for Tessa (who Noah’s crazy about) Kevin notes that Mariah’s never talked this way about anyone. His feelings for Chloe didn’t make sense either. Tell Tessa how you feel, he advises.
Back at BnS, Billy isn’t so sure they’re desperate enough to accept Victor’s gift. It makes him sick to think that he’s saving the company. Vikki thinks her Dad’s changed; he’s reaching out because he’s hurt (by Nikki and Jack)
In Jack’s office, Ravi updates that he’s checked 26 computers, all are clear including Lauren and Dina’s. When Jack lashes out at Ravi, Ashley apologizes for her brother. Jack doesn’t blame Ravi – but give me a name. Ravi heads off on his mission.
When Mariah joins Tessa in the recording booth, she’s happy to hear that they recorded two songs already. Making a brief appearance, Devon leaves Tessa to wonder if Mariah has news on Crystal. No, Mariah’s sorry to say. Tessa appreciates all the support and can’t wait for Mariah to hear the song she wrote about her.
In his office, Ravi gets a visit from Phyllis (who assumes she’s been cleared and takes her laptop back) Declining Phyllis’ invite to go out for lunch, Ravi needs to speak to Jack.
Victor’s summoned Kevin to the ranch for another confidential job. Is this one illegal too? Kevin wonders.