Ashland wishes he were meeting Lauren under different circumstances. She wishes they were meeting at his arraignment. Having sent Tera to prison, Lauren hopes to do the same to Ashland. After Ashland makes a dramatic exit, Lauren scowls at Mike – you’re not going to stop working for Victor, are you??
Nikki would never betray Vikki’s confidence. Yes, Ashland still has a place in Vikki’s heart – but she assures her Dad that her anger outweighs her affection.
Kyle introduces Harrison to Diane. You remind me of your Daddy at his age, Diane talks about palm trees with leafs as big as she is. Maybe you can come to California and see them sometime. Summer hustles Harrison away, leaving Diane to thank Kyle (who leaves without further word)
Now seated at Society, Lauren scolds Mike (who said he’d consider not working for Victor – but the Newmans need me) It’s not as simple as payback against Ashland. Mike will bury Ashland in legal procedure. Nothing risky, he vows to quit if it becomes dangerous. I’ve lost my appetite – a quietly furious Lauren leaves.
At CL’s, Kyle agrees with Summer that they have to set boundaries with Diane. But he’s waffling when Chelsea and Conner arrive. After Connor goes over to join Harrison, Chelsea asks how long Summer and Kyle are in town for.
At the park, Ester and Dwight are getting to know one another when he spots someone watching them. Come out – we see you. Oh look, it’s Chloe trying to blend into the foliage with giant sunglasses.
Summer praises Chelsea on the dresses she designed for Mariah and Tessa. She expects big things from her and Chelsea – your talents will soon be in demand. Kyle looks at Summer suspiciously.
Introduced to Dwight, Chloe apologizes and reluctantly leaves Ester to apologize. Turns out that Dwight is in marketing for Countess Greens cleaning products. ‘We do the work so you don’t have to’, Ester knows it well. Chloe smiles behind a tree.
When Mike joins the Newmans at the office, he says his recent trip to France enabled him to put ‘recent activities’ behind him. Vikki hopes for a similar reset. After the ladies leave, Mike tells Victor that he has a solution to getting Ashland out of town.
Mike shares his plan with Victor – we hit Ashland with a barrage of lawsuits. It’ll be so expensive and painful, he’ll leave town. That’s your plan? Victor chides Mike for playing it safe – and I think I know why.
In the park, Diane makes friends with someone who knows about hiding behind a fake smile – Ashland.
Summer tells Kyle that Marchetti might need new designers if Jabot buys it. But, staying in GC exposes Harrison to Ashland and Diane. Seeing her in the park with Harrison, Kyle was reminded of what a loving Mom Diane was. Summer’s not sold.
Back at CL’s, Chloe tells Ester to take it slow. She just wants her Mom to be happy. Ding, ding. Mr Cleaning Supplies wants another date.
Summer tells Kyle to put himself first – do what’s healthiest for YOU. BUT – if Diane hurts your or Harrison, I will make her regret it.
Diane and Ashland introduce themselves. Yes, he’s Harrison’s other Father. Yes, she’s Kyle’s Mother; Harrison’s grandmother. We have more in common than having a bad day.
At Newman, Victor wags his finger at Mike – you promised Lauren you wouldn’t accept any dangerous assignments. Maybe Harrison is Ashland’s Achilles heel.