Lauren grudgingly says she’s happy for Phyllis (who was miserable without Billy) He doesn’t deserve her, Jack’s gossip is interrupted when Ashley then appears to say that she’s glad Phyllis has Billy to lean on. He didn’t show up at Hilary’s wedding and left the funeral early, Jack sees no reason for Phyllis to be with Billy. She loves him, Ashley reminds – that’s the reason. He’ll only hurt her again and again, Jack thinks Phyllis made a mistake in taking Billy back.
Let’s take Jaboat out for a spin to make sure she’s in tip-top shape, Phyllis proposes. You’re a bad influence and Billy is indeed tempted but today won’t work. His secret project is about to come to fruition and he needs it finalized before Ashley gets back from Berlin.
At HWG Lily’s told that Devon’s working remotely today – then announces to Mattie and Neil that she’s confessing to the police that she’s responsible for Hilary’s death.
Don’t all talk at once, Lily breaks the silence. Neil expresses reservations but Mattie’s proud of her Mom for stepping up. There has to be another way, Charlie’s the most opposed. Though she doesn’t know what the charges might be, Lily’s pretty sure she’ll be arrested, arraigned and out on bail this evening. Mike’s meeting her here. And where’s Cane? Here he is – he may not agree with Lily’s decision but will support her ~hug~
Jack and Ashley go into Billy’s office – leaving Lauren to raise an eyebrow when Mike informs that he can’t go for lunch with her because he needs to be with Lily (when she talks to the police)
In Billy’s office, Ashley’s not surprised to hear that he’s gambling again. He’s been throwing around money too but Jack suspects Billy won the yacht in a poker game. Leaping into action, Ashley’s off to accounting to check into how Billy’s using company funds.
Within a minute of walking in her front door, Summer’s found her Mom’s phone and is taking a photo of her last calls (listing, Jack, Nick, Lauren and herself) Ignoring her Mom calling down to Billy (asking if he knows where her scarf is) Summer quietly exits.
Cane seated at her side and Mike taking notes, Lily’s version of events corroborates the truck drivers’ (which she’s sure will be corroborated by Charlie and Shawna) Lily didn’t remember, Cane adds to the record. Mike then corrects his assumption that Paul will go easier on Lily because he’s an old friend of Mike’s. Paul may have been kind enough to meet them at HWG but he won’t be anyone’s ‘friend’ when he walks through that door – the Chief has a job to do. As Mike coaches Lily on giving short answers, Paul arrives. After Cane reluctantly leaves, Lily tells Paul the information that she recently learned – I ran a red light. I’m the reason Hilary’s dead. Shutting Lily up, Mike asks to speak to his client. I think you better, Paul agrees.
Summer joins Jack at the club’s bar to give him news he already heard (her Mom’s back with Billy) She used to think her Mom and Dad should get back together but now feels that Jack’s the best man for Phyllis. Yes, I still love her, Jack admits to hoping they could reconcile – but now she’s back with Billy. Don’t give up hope, Summer says in parting.
Ashley thanks Kyle for his support and looking out for Jabot’s best interests (by keeping an eye on Billy) After what she learned at accounting, she feels they’re on the right path. Getting off the elevator, Billy’s surprised to see that Ashley’s back from Europe. Getting a text from Summer (who has big news) Kyle leaves Ashley to question Billy on what he’s been up to.
On the rooftop, Lauren and Phyllis chat over Margaritas. Lauren again whines about wanting to get out of GC then confides that Lily’s talking to the police about the accident. Phyllis is glad – she’d have told them herself if not.