Mariah admits she is shocked by what her Mom’s told her. I helped an abusive, murderous psychopath escape town, Sharon claims that it all happened so fast – they all just wanted him to leave. What would you have done if he turned on you? Bash him over the head with Vikki’s stilettos? Mariah quips. She’s relieved to hear that Vikki told Paul that they’d all gone home when JT showed up. Sharon swears Mariah to secrecy – Nick can’t find out.
What was that about? Was that your new attorney? Victor asks Nick when his meeting ends. Nick doesn’t think he’ll need a lawyer anymore and wonders if the judge’s decision will be leaked online. As both their phones ping, Father and son stare at one another.
‘Finally’, Phyllis mutters when Billy sends her a text saying he’s still at the office – don’t wait up. Phyllis finds that rather odd – as she’s just knocked on the office door (which is clearly vacant)
Coming down in her robe, Summer sends Billy a text – hoping his night was as successful as hers (Mom suspects nothing)
Glad that Phyllis summoned her to the CL’s patio, Hilary’s babbling about Dr Obnoxious when she notices something’s wrong. Billy lied about being at work, Phyllis confides – again. Hilary thinks he might be planning a proposal. Do you really think he’s cheating? Phyllis isn’t sure – we have a lot of sex. Hilary gives Phyllis a business card; a PI she uses for her show. Phyllis doesn’t want to spy on Billy but is encouraged to keep the card.
Sharon worries – it’s late; Nick must have gotten bad news. On cue, Nick comes in looking sad. You lost, Sharon sadly assumes. Nick then steps back out and brings in Christian. Welcome home big guy. And as they rejoice, Victor’s looking pissed as he has a drink on the rooftop.
Next: Victor gets a cryptic message … Mariah needs advice about Tessa … Neil surprises Ashley.