Admiring the Christmas tree, Traci tells Kyle that Diane’s a fighter – everything will work out. Kyle appreciates her kind words about his Mother. Now alone again, Summer tells Kyle and Jack to be careful.
In the apartment, Chelsea and Billy snack and sing along with their movie. Yes, I’m OK. Chelsea smiles.
At Jabot, Summer reminds her Mother that she was fired. Phyllis is just clearing out her stuff; going through her folders in front of Jack’s office for some reason. Summer is relieved thay can be a family again. You fired me in solidarity with Diane Jenkins and expect me to just move on?! Phyllis is flabbergasted.
Please, come in, Jeremy invites as Jack and Kyle are already marching into his suite. And when Jeremy pushes a button by mentioning his Mother, Kyle steps forward. Jack sticks his arm out to to prevent things from getting physical.
Diane’s gone to God knows where. Kyle and I had nothing to do with whatever Diane did in LA – we thought she was dead! Jack points out. When Jeremy wonders if they’ve stashed her away, Kyle can’t hold back any longer – my son is missing his grandmother!! Jack wants to work this out by paying Jeremy. We can all move on. No promises but Jeremy will consider it.
I sold my hotel to work with you, Phyllis persists. Summer now knows it was always about Diane. No longer denying it, Phyllis just wants to protect Summer. How? By bringing a dangerous criminal to us? You hurt me; betrayed me – that was all YOU!
Chelsea’s bought a Christmas present for Johnny (a better one than her last; the baby blanket, she jokes to Billy) After her talk with Vikki, she hopes they can support the strong bond Connor and Johnny already share.
Adam showing up with some gifts is Billy’s cue to leave. Connor’s making a really nice gift for you, Chelsea then surprises Adam by saying she’d like to attend the Newmans Christmas gathering. It’s time to start living a normal life again.
Looks like someone’s having a helluva day, Tucker tells Phyllis to stop fighting the world – the more at peace you are the more things will go your way. Phyllis is mulling that over when Daniel arrives. Hearing that she and Summer mutually agreed that she should leave Marchetti, he wastes no time offering her his Mom a job.
Billy’s invited Lily to meet him at CL’s. How’s Chelsea? Good, getting stronger every day, he reports. Did something happen? Lily asks. Yes, Adam happened – he’s not good for Chelsea right now. It seems, to Lily, that Billy thinks he’s the only one who’s good for Chelsea right now.
Back home, Jack and Kyle have done everything they could – now we wait. When Ashley comes in, everyone’s so awkward that she asks ‘what’s going on’?
CW is launching my gaming platform, an excited Daniel tells Phyllis a bit about the ‘multiverse’ that addresses people’s hopes and dreams. I need a heavy-hitter who can manage all the tech people – oversee the day to day stuff; someone I can trust, like you. You’re an avid gamer, a hacker – this makes sense; join me on this, Daniel implores of his Mother.
Lily doesn’t know what’s going on in Billy’s head; Chelsea’s not our only issue. Assured that this is about ‘us’, not just ‘him’, Billy agrees to couples counseling – let’s set something up after the holidays. Holding hands across the table, Lily thanks him.
Still suspicious, Ashley goes up for a bath. That allows Jack and Kyle to update Summer that Stark said he’ll consider their offer. Stark. Kyle wants to go back up to the cabin so his Mother doesn’t feel abandoned. On Christmas Eve? Summer is clearly opposed. Jack thinks it risky.
In his suite, Jeremy’s on the phone; No! I still have business here in GC. I need to take care of it on my own.
Kyle makes his case to Jack and Summer. I’ll fly under the radar. He just can’t stand the thought of his Mom being alone up there all alone for Christmas.
Next week. That’s up to Adam. He’s the one who turned his back on us. If he wants to be back in the fold, he has to make the first move. …That’s amazing! Sharon’s thrilled when Tessa says they’re meeting a pregnant woman in the new year to discuss the possibility of adoption. Mariah seems annoyed that Tessa blabbed. …. Mariah and Tessa are meeting a pregnant woman. Sharon’s thrilled. …. Dad! Daniel’s surprised by a knock at the door. Merry Christmas, son, Danny pulls him in for a hug.