Abby tells Mia about Arturo taking her to meet the family in Miami. They went to Mia’s favourite restaurant. You were out of town, I checked, Arturo interjects. He’s not happy when Abby invites Mia and Rey to tonight’s launch – the more the merrier.
Mariah comes home to find Tessa wrapped up in the blanket she left behind. Mariah loves Tessa and understands why she’d keep some things to herself – but we’ve been through so much. I need to know about the money. Someone did something they regret and paid me to keep quiet. That’s hush money? Mariah concludes.
At Jabot, Billy tells Kyle that their caterer can’t make it tonight. I’ve got this, Kyle’s confident.
Tessa never meant to hurt anyone – she just wanted a piece of it. Is that why you were with Noah? Yes. But falling in love with Mariah wasn’t part of the plan. This money fell into my lap – it’s a drop in the bucket for them. Who?? Nikki’s the one who gave me the money and I can’t tell you anymore for both our sakes.
On the patio, Vikki updates Sharon that she messed up by not asking if JT’s body had been found. When Mia appears, Vikki scurries off. Arturo then comes out to tell Mia to stay away – we’ve all moved on without you.
When Lola shows up with her lunch delivery, Kyle talks her into catering tonight’s launch. It’s just finger foods and drinks. What about the servers? Kyle texts her numbers – bill everything to Jabot. Tonight your dreams come true. Thanks for believing in me, Lola gives Kyle a kiss and leaves.
You made whatever Nikki did YOUR business. Crystal and Nikki are safe as long as this secret’s kept. You don’t want to know, Tessa denies she’s in danger because she knows. Nikki doesn’t even know that I’m the one who asked for the money. So you’re blackmailing Nikki, Mariah wonders what else Tessa isn’t telling her.
Billy drops by CL’s to invite Sharon over to watch movies (instead of going to the launch to watch Phyllis take credit for HIS idea – with Nick on her arm) The only way Billy would go would be with Sharon – and he wouldn’t put her through that. Sharon looks tempted.
Sharon agrees to come over to Billy’s and watch movies later. At the entrance, Mia chats and flirts with Billy – then tells Sharon she should pick up the concealer that’s on sale at Fenmore’s – you look exhausted. Sharon runs for the door to tell Billy that they’re going to the party tonight.
Lola’s on the phone with the server company – she needs everyone in black. Don’t you have a home? Mia arrives to ask Lola (who makes it clear that neither Rey or Arturo want her there) Leave us alone. Mia grins – she has no idea what Lola’s talking about.
At CL’s, Rey wonders why Sharon left the station early. She changes the subject to him questioning Vikki – she has nothing to do with JT’s death. She’s incapable of murder. Even if it was self-defense? Mia rudely interrupts to hustle Rey upstairs.
People keep secrets from you – I’m not the only one. Ask your Mom. If you knew what I did you’d never look at Sharon the same way again. OK, Mariah will ask Nikki or Sharon. Or – just tell me. Tessa pulls out a laptop – are you sure this is what you want? We can still pretend none of this happened. Show me, Mariah insists.