Jack joins Nick at the club’s bar to joke about him not having his own bar anymore. Jack also complains that Ashley sees him the say Nick sees Victor. Even on you’re worst day you’re not in the same league as my Dad, Nick chuckles. Jack would have agreed once, now he’s not so sure.
At Top of The Tower, Ashley’s with Victor and Nikki (who expresses concern about Dina) Ashley quickly realizes the purpose of this meeting – you want ammo to use against Jack. This is a fishing expedition. Ashley’s surprised Nikki’s in on this. Yes, Nikki’s fond of Jack but doesn’t approve of everything he does. When Ashley announces that she’s starting a new business venture, Victor doubts she can do it without Jabot’s support. Then she should come over to Newman, Nikki suggests.
Noah finds Tessa in the HWG office (crying because Devon cut her from the label) I read the journal – all Mariah’s words you stole for your song. Tessa’s sorry. About what? Plagiarizing? The lies? The kiss? Noah lists everything else Tessa kept from him – her sister, the sex ring – that you wanted to be with my sister. Tessa doesn’t want to lose Noah – I love you. I chose YOU.
JT tells Vikki that he never fully recovered from being electrocuted. But he’s seen a new cardiologist, is taking meds – it’s under control; not a big deal. Vikki wonders if his medication is what put JT in such a bad mood the other day.
Why do you want to be with me? Noah balks. It’s Mariah you confided in, you kissed her. Is it about the money? You stole my grandmother’s gun, my sisters’ journal. Noah had to force Tessa to open up to him. I’ve been burned before – and here I am dealing with secrets and lies again. I’m done! Noah leaves Tessa crying.
JT scoops Vikki up to show her how strong he is. He didn’t tell her about his heart condition because he’s embarrassed. If I act like a jerk, it’s on me (not the pills) JT doesn’t want people to think he’s weak. Still perched in his lap, Vikki sees JT as kind and sexy.
Ashley laughs – there’s no room for me at Newman. Victor will create a new title; Chief Innovation Officer. Nikki insists this has nothing to do with sticking it to Jack. And yes, she is OK with Ashley working with Victor (even though she broke up their first marriage) Victor thinks this the offer of a lifetime – Whaddaya think?
Next: If Ashley wants to start up her OWN company why on earth would she go to work under the most demanding and controlling boss in town? And if she wants to compete with Jabot, doesn’t that mean she’d be competing with BnS also? Ashley working at NE makes no sense. Somebody better make an announcement soon before Ravi hears on TV that Ashley’s no longer at Jabot. He’ll likely spiral into depression … Understatement of the day goes to Noah ‘I’ve been burned before’ No kidding! He’s never had a normal relationship with a normal woman. If anyone should switch teams, it’s Noah…. Now that Ashley’s done with Jack and Jabot isn’t it time she move out of Jack’s house. There’s plenty of suites at the club and with Abby gone, the tackhouse is vacant. And whatever happened to the huge Carlton Manor she inherited from Brad (who I think inherited it from Cassandra Rawlings)