‘Say hello to fearless Phyllis’, Mia turns the chair around so Kerry and Lauren can gush accordingly. Stunning, Spectacular. Billy appears to hear that it’s powerful women day. Mia’s then introduced to Billy (who’s a really, really bad boy) No, Phyllis doesn’t need Billy in the shoot. The concept is women selling to women. Billy still has an important role (which Ted can fill him in on while the ladies go show the world the new faces of Jabot) ‘Ouch’, Mia smiles at Billy as she wheels her case out behind the three women.
Tessa’s been lying her whole life – to survive. Mariah gets that – but needs to know what’s going on. Tessa wants to keep Mariah out of this – she’ll return the money and they can just live the life they planned. Mariah can’t – not with this lie between them – moving in here was a mistake.
Rey’s welcomed home by GC’s hottest new stylist (she made Phyllis up for a big photoshoot) Rey thinks it good that Mia will be busy – because he is too with his police work. Mia initiates a kiss – it’s time to solve our problems.
Billy watches from the sidelines as Phyllis, Lauren and Kerry wrap up their shoot. Very nice, he praises after the photographer leaves. Getting a private moment with Phyllis, Billy warns that he won’t be pushed out of Jabot.
Phyllis can smell the testosterone; you’re serious, she chuckles. Jabotiques were MY idea, Billy wants credit for what he did. Embezzling? Phyllis can put out a press release today. Anyone can come up with an idea. But it takes a respected leader to be successful. You should be grateful I didn’t cancel the whole thing – and expose you. Me being CEO, demoting you, not including you in this shoot is payback enough. Phyllis wants Billy at Jabot – working for her. Oh, I’ll be bringing Nick as my +1 to the launch – feel free to bring anyone you like, she exits.
Rey extricates himself – Mia, no. This isn’t the answer – it’s just a way to avoid our problems; what broke us up in the first place. Mia just wants to prove how much Rey means to her. It must be hard with Arturo here. But yes, she can keep her distance. Rey needs more time. Mia needs coffee. When she goes downstairs, Rey wastes no time opening a beer.
Why can’t you trust me? Why can’t you trust ME? Mariah throws clothes in a bag – she’ll get the rest later. I love you, don’t go! Tessa’s left sobbing alone.
Downstairs, Mia orders two black coffees – I hope you don’t mind me moving in with Rey. Sharon has no problem as long as the rent’s paid. Mia hints that their reunion could get loud tonight. And just to be clear, Rey’s mine. Back off. I understand, Sharon says and is left looking terrified as Mia sashays back upstairs.