No, Dina’s not looking for Brent Davis, she’s looking for Jack’s biological Father. Jack enters – do I have something on my face? What’s going on? he asks. Ashley hustles Dina out of the room then comes back to send Abby after her while she asks Jack for an update on Victor. No, Paul’s not keeping Jack in the loop and that’s fine with him. Ashley hints that Paul might want to ask Jack some questions.
Dina’s excited when Abby brings down her box of treasured memories. This is the key to the Stardust Motel – where she and Jack’s Father spent their afternoons. Unable to remember the man’s name, Dina asks Abby to search for the motel online. 1827 Elmwood Park Road, she recites easily – let’s go.
Billy had no idea that Jill had stepdaughters; Leslie and Lori – but now hears that his Mom was briefly married to Stewart Brooks. He published the Chronicle (and seemed like he’d be a good Father to Philip) They accused me of stealing Stewart away from the woman he really loved, Liz (your grandmother) Billy laughs – no wonder he has no family boundaries.
In Victor’s room, Ashley barely looks at her boss before telling Vikki that she’ll take over at NE – Vikki’s to take as much time as she needs, away from the office.
Nikki’s surprised when Arturo appears in the hospital lounge. She’s touched but it’s not appropriate – the world is watching; I have to be the dutiful wife. Arturo will give Nikki all the time she needs. On his way out, Arturo gets stink-eye from Nick (but Jack appears to praise him for yesterday’s presentation and looks forward to working with him) After Arturo leaves, Jack comments – you were smart to get into bed with that one – he’s a keeper.
In GCM’s lounge, Nick stands up in alarm upon hearing that Arturo had to break up Victor and Jack after the presentation. Did you go back to finish the job? Nick accuses Jack. Nicholas! Nikki scolds. Jack explains that he went back to apologize – then is left to fish for info from Nikki (who knows nothing about Victor being in touch with Kyle)
Summoned to Paul’s office, Arturo gives his account of yesterday’s meeting. Jack lunged at Victor. If he and Devon hadn’t broken it out up, there would have been an all-out brawl.