Noah wants me to be able to trust and confide in him the way I do you, Tessa explains. Like you and Devon – everything’s good there right? Yes, he wants to go to Chicago for a few days, Mariah forces a smile. Noah and I won’t tag along this time, Tessa chuckles. Mariah has the best memories of that trip. Is this what you really want? Are you moving to get away from me? Mariah wonders. No, why would you think that? Tessa thinks Mariah the most amazing person she knows. I want you to be happy. I want the same for you, Tessa replies as she heads up to pack – leaving Mariah near tears.
Jill and I will be here for this baby, Colin makes Juliet happy by saying. This isn’t what I had planned for my life – Cane’s taking most of the blame, she sighs. Cane tells his Dad that Juliet’s one of the few people who’ve stood by him. Colin asserts that this innocent little baby will be welcomed into the family (which touches Juliet) Cane all but rolls his eyes and Colin gives Juliet a big hug.
Billy didn’t use your password, he used Dina’s, Jack informs. Phyllis flashes back to catching Billy on her laptop. You’re speculating, she argues. Have you left your laptop unattended recently? Jack asks. Phyllis remembers Billy taking her laptop when sending her off for a massage earlier. Yeah, maybe Billy did this, the truth comes crashing down on Phyllis.
Phyllis hopes Ravi’s beefed up security. This is not Billy’s style, Vikki put him up to it. Yes, Jack does expect Phyllis to keep quiet. Confronting them now will bring momentary satisfaction but it’ll also let Billy know we’re on to him. Keep quiet, help this company and beat Billy at his own game, Jack implores. Without further word, Phyllis slams out of Jack’s office.
After showing Lily out, Billy gets a text from Phyllis; work hard. Play hard, See you at home, lover. ‘Lily’s on this like a champ’, Billy udpates Vikki – and now he’s off to see Phyllis. Vikki can’t ask Billy to go on Phyllis’ computer again, but if the opportunity presents itself …
Colin hopes he didn’t hug Juliet too hard. She’s touched this baby means so much to him. In tears, Juliet will leave Father and son to their reunion. Now alone, Colin comments that he expected someone more calculating. Colin suggests lunch tomorrow and he’ll book Cane on his flight (he’s sure Jill will be happy to have him ‘in the mix’ again)
On the patio – Mattie hates seeing her Dad so sad but her Mom’s been through a lot too. OMG! Reed jumps up to ask his Mom not to make things worse for Mattie – she’s really upset. Vikki doesn’t look overly pissed but she can’t just ignore this.
Billy’s home to charm Phyllis – and update that Lily’s been hired. That must be a relief, Phyllis assumes Vikki’s desperate to prove she’s a legit executive. That’s it for work talk – Phyllis knows Billy can’t trust her with any work secrets. Could you trust me? he asks.
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Jack’s summoned Hilary to his office. No, it’s not about her promoting Parker Beauty.
Lily comes home to tell Charlie that she’s now working at BnS full time (but don’t mention it to Dad) As she’s scolding Charlie for not bringing Mattie home, Vikki arrives (with Mattie and Reed) When Mattie declares it unfair that she and Reed can’t see each other because her Dad doesn’t like his Mom, Vikki surprises her by agreeing.
Nick and Sharon are happy to hear that Tessa’s moving in with Noah. She and Mariah make quite a team. She’s moving in tonight, Noah adds. He also needs to send payment to the construction crew in Ann Arbor so they can start work. When Noah brings up the issue with his Dad’s bank, Nick claims it’s been resolved. After Noah leaves, Sharon asks what Nick’s not telling him.
No more pain in the butt friend borrowing your straightener, hogging the bathroom and putting your life in danger, Tessa jokes. You’re a real prize, Mariah quips. Tessa hopes she and Devon can reconnect on their trip to Chicago. And as she carries her bags out, Mariah steps in her path ‘wait – I don’t want you to go’.