Phone in hand, Sharon convinces Tessa that asking Paul to go through Crystal to get Zack is the right thing to do. Things get awkward when Mariah arrives and Noah reappears.
Zack joins the ‘sexiest girl’ at the club’s restaurant – what’s so interesting on that tablet? Abby doesn’t trust her sister and feels her Father dismissing her was a reminder that she’s the lowest on the Newman totem pole. Zack thinks SHE’S the one who has Victor’s ear. Playing supportive boyfriend, he soon puts a smile on Abby’s face. What would I do without you? she rewards Zack with a kiss.
Victor reminds that he’s the one who bailed Vikki out. She knows BnS is still a valued asset – but the real prize is me. As Vikki stands to leave, Victor asks what her stipulations are. Vikki wants a meaningful title; COO and a meaningful seat at the table and to be Victor’s heir apparent. Abby might be upset, Victor loves her but has to admit that’s she’s no Vikki. Yes, Victor agrees to her terms. This might be interesting and fun.
Bringing Billy to his place, Jack will have to run this by Dina and Ashley. This thing with Phyllis will always be an issue between them but Jack thinks Billy’s better off without her.
At the club, Chelsea warns Jordan that Hilary’s on the warpath – she was asking about our grifter days. Do whatever you need to do to shut this down, Chelsea orders and walks out.
The foursome seated for coffee, Mariah quietly steals glances at Tessa as Noah assures Sharon that he and his Dad will rebuild Underground – we’re down but not out.
Phyllis joins Nick in what’s left of his club. This is the second hit this place has taken; the second rebuild – a defeated Nick wonders if fate is telling him to move on. What about Noah? And is Nick really ready to give up on Underground? Phyllis asks.
Vikki’s at Jack’s to check on the Father of her children. She’s grateful Billy saved Reed and glad Jack took him in – perhaps he’ll take you back at Jabot too. Jack appears to squash that. Vikki announces that BnS will survive – maybe all it took was getting rid of you, Billy.
Back at the club, Abby appreciates Zack’s support but will still be up all night trying to figure out what Vikki’s up to. Joking about how much they talk on the phone, Abby suggests they avoid that by living together. Zack thinks that idea …. Fantastic? No – too quick.
Mariah’s about to sneak out the patio when Noah races over to ask if she’s jealous because he’s been monopolizing Tessa’s time. You need your Tessa time too. Mariah looks inside to lock eyes with Tessa.
As Phyllis tells Nick that she’s done with Billy, Chelsea arrives. I’ll let you two talk, Phyllis leaves (assuring Nick that she’s OK – I always am)
Jack eavesdrops as Vikki lists all she’s done to save BnS in the last 12 hours. Never underestimate the power of a Newman. Victor’s power, Billy guesses he bailed her out. Vikki won’t confide in Billy again. Thanks for what you did for Reed, she leaves.