Adam runs into Billy at CL’s – hey – how are you enjoying early retirement? he taunts him.
Billy’s offer to step down was contingent upon Ashland dropping his lawsuit. Never trust a man who steals his best friend’s identity and his mentors’ fortune. It doesn’t matter who gets ChanceCom – no one wants you attached, Adam continues. There it is – the new and improved Adam, Billy scoffs. You brought this on yourself, Adam says as he exits.
What happens in London stays in London, Noah says. Just happy that he’s sticking around, Mariah sends him Christian’s pee wee basketball schedule – screaming your head off in the bleachers is a great way to blow off steam.
Imani wants the highrise, Amanda the storefront. They compromise on the converted victorian. It’s close to the courthouse and street-level – homey, gorgeous, high ceilings and flooded with natural light. To Sinclair and Benedict. Maybe it should be Benedict and Sinclair.
When Tessa returns, Noah asks what she wants for her album cover design. She’s thrilled with samples he shows her on his phone. Wow – this’ll be so much fun. Let’s get to work! Mariah looks left out.
Lily tells Devon that Billy would do anything to protect ChanceCom from Victor and Adam. She’s not innocent – and she’s not upset with Billy; his heart was in the right place. Our relationship’s more important than any job. Yes, Lily’s in love.
Still at CL’s, Billy flashes back to Adam rejecting his truce (this whole thing’s gonna blow up in your face – I can’t wait to have a front-row seat to your humiliation)
Jill opens the front door to bark at Adam – what the hell do you want?!
Dominic’s being bathed upstairs when Amanda comes home to hear that something special happened today – Dominic reached out for his rattle. Ashley’s call interrupts. That’s fantastic. Yeah, that’ll be just fine, Devon hangs up to tell Amanda that Ashley and Jack are bringing Abby home. They want to come right over and get Dominic.
Adam offers Jill his condolences – Chance saved my life. You’re the last person I want to take a stroll down memory lane with, Jill snarls. Wanting to discuss the future of ChanceCom, Adam’s sure Billy exaggerated his role in his (Billy’s) PR debacle. He wouldn’t listen to reason – Ashland had to take him to court. Poor Ashland, Jill scoffs. You owe ALL your success to Victor’s forgiveness. And if you’re here to get back in Daddy’s good graces – ain’t gonna happen, buddy. Jill’s left to chuckle at Kay’s portrait – can you believe that guy?
At CL’s, Billy tells Lily that he and Jill aren’t seeing eye to eye – he’s not taking her job offer. But don’t worry. When I get knocked down I get back up. You can count on that, and so can Adam, he leaves Lily to look worried.