Back downstairs, Nate tells Elena that he loves and will miss her. Next trip we take will be together, he promises. With one more kiss, Elena sends him back to work.
Vikki’s thanking Nick because he was the only one who came to her after she announced she was leaving – no judgment, just love, she adds. Nick would like some answers now – what happened in NY?
Ashland’s on the phone – is there any way to get my money back? Judging by the way he hurls his phone at the sofa, I’m guessing the answer was a hard ‘no’.
Devon’s thankfully all showered up but the time Amanda comes home to cry on his shoulder about her Mom. She’s worried about Imani too – her walls will have to come down one day soon, she cries some more.
When Chance surprises Abby at Society, Lily takes the hint and leaves him to hope that Abby can ditch work for a bit – he has a surprise for her.
Victor’s not paving the way for anyone, Nikki’s indignant – he’s just protecting his daughter. All that protection is why Vikki left, Adam reminds. Getting a text, Nikki reads it aloud. Victor missed Vikki at the airport – have you heard from her?
Nick really hopes Vikki kicked Ashland to the curb. She’ll explain everything when the family gathers at the office. You mean Adam’s new office? Yes, Vikki wants him there too. She is indeed back for good – but, things are gonna have to change.
Running into Nate at CL’s, Imani engages in small talk about her Mom before delivering bad news; getting Elena out of her contract, to bring her over to ‘our’ side, will be harder than she thought.
Chance’s surprise is a picnic in the park. Abby loves it but doesn’t feel ‘neglected’ at all. She’s proud of the way he’s honouring Rey’s memory by closing his cases.
Primping in the mirror, Vikki flashes back to eviscerating Ashland. Billy’s still on the CL’s patio when she calls with reassurance that she’s ‘better than alright’. She’s taken a big step forward in her life and there’s no looking back now.
Knowing how Amanda feels, Devon tells her that she doesn’t have to act tough like Imani – you have me to lean on. We’re building a life together. Never knowing this level of emotional security. It’s scary., Amanda’s scared it will go away; that she’ll be alone. Devon places her hand on his heart – as long as it’s beating, you’ll never be alone.
Elena’s contract with Newman Media is airtight – when is she leaving for Hawaii? Imani asks. With her gone, we’ll have to work together. Nate needs to make this happen; there aren’t enough podcasts in production to fulfill the promise he made at the launch. Maybe we need to meet with Newman Media’s new CEO, Sally Spectra. Imani will set up the meeting and go with him. Calling to make a reservation, she looks at Nate’s back (he’s at the counter placing an order) she reserves a table for two.
Vikki’s sorry for worrying Billy. She’s back in town and everything’s changed. Ashland’s out of my life for good, is all she’ll say until she’s spoken to her parents.
Ashland’s on his phone chartering a plane to take him to Chicago – today.
Chance’s perfect picnic with his perfect wife ends when he receives a tip on one of Rey’s cases. Go, Abby encourages – we have the rest of our lives to go on picnics. Love you ~kiss~ she’s left looking troubled.
Imani lies to Nate – she managed to get Sally to join them for dinner tomorrow so has made reservations for the three of them. Time for us to work some magic.
Lily announces that she had an interesting talk with Abby. Billy seems to feel that his news is more important – Vikki’s back. She’s done with Ashland and back where she belongs. Lily bites her tongue.
At Newman, Nikki hugs her ‘darling’ daughter. I didn’t know if we’d ever see you again! she fusses. Vikki’s sorry to have put them through this but she had to convince Ashland. It was all a trick? Adam’s furious – what have you done?!