Now home, Reed continues to complain about boot camp with his grandpa. Can’t you get me out of it? JT will talk to his Mom (who then appears to ask what she walked in on) After Reed heads upstairs, Vikki tells JT that he’s right – she shouldn’t walk away from her family company. She’ll take the demotion and win the long game. Thanks for giving me advice I can trust. Vikki’s then surprised when JR suggests they spend more family time with Victor. I’m on your team – it’s time for us to beat Victor at his own game.
Nick can’t stand that his Mom’s married to someone she doesn’t love. Nikki didn’t say that – life is complicated (but only as complicated as you make it) Don’t discuss this with Arturo. Nick won’t – but if he and Phyllis found out, Victor will too. Don’t worry, Nikki promises that all will be fine. OK, but if Arturo steps out of line, he’ll have me to answer to, Nick vows.
Now home, JT thinks Victor needs a reminder that Vikki’s the heir to his throne; the future of Newman Enterprises. Vikki will call her Mom to arrange everything. Let’s do it at the ranch, JT suggests – on Victor’s turf; let him feel like he’s in control.
Phyllis joins Billy at the bar, surrounded by male models she’d like to be introduced to. OK, Billy agrees to stay and orders her a drink.
JT calls Paul to update that he’s arranged for access to the ranch and checked out Victor’s safe (it’s crackable) Paul thinks the plan risky. This is what you wanted, JT reminds – this time tomorrow we’ll have all the info to take Victor down. Vikki rejoins JT to say that dinner’s all set for tomorrow at the ranch. Mom says that Dad sounds excited. Good, JT thinks tomorrow could change everything for ‘us’.
My Thoughts: If Phyllis was at the club to see Nikki going upstairs – and there the next day to see her come downstairs, maybe Phyllis is spending too much time at the club …. Since Reed’s not staying at the ranch anymore, why is he obligated to play chess with Victor? Can’t he stand up for himself and just say that he doesn’t enjoy the game? It’s not for everyone. You can’t force someone to like a hobby. Maybe Victor should be forced to take up guitar playing … Why doesn’t Victor have his office locked? Of course, JT will crack the safe only to find it empty (like when Geraldo opened Capone’s vault on live TV) … Arturo will have to answer to Nick if he steps over the line? Somehow, I don’t think that will scare Arturo…. Couldn’t the male models preening for Lily have worn their shirts and just provided bare-chested photos? Did she personally inspect their pecs and abs? I’m surprised Lily didn’t ensure that Hilary was around (in hopes she’d find a more suitable donour than Devon)