Jack pours a drink, chugs it back and pours two more (one for Diane) She feels partly responsible and regrets gloating. Jack’s unconcerned – he and Ashley have overcome far worse than this. Diane’s relieved – she doesn’t want to disrupt his family life. The family’s solid, Jack says firmly – then admits things didn’t go well with Kyle earlier.
In Jack’s office, Kyle apologizes – how can I make this up to you? Flowers won’t cut it – Summer’s been saying for months that she wanted no secrets, drama or lies. You’re capable of the same things as Diane! (Kyle doesn’t like being compared to his Mom either) Apologizing again, he just wants to go home. Summer’s NOT forgiving him.
Now sure what he’ll do next, Tucker wonders if Audra shared that info only to see what he’d do next. I scratched your back, won’t you scratch mine? she purrs. Kissing her hand, he wants to go back to his hotel room. Audra stands – not tonight, raincheck, maybe. Tucker’s still suspicious that he’s being played. We’ve never been on opposing sides before, he’s so turned on. It’s exhilarating knowing we’ll be banging into each other.
There’s no place for Adam at the company, Vikki knows Adam wouldn’t accept anything below CEO. You haven’t put it together yet, have you? Victor sounds condescending. Why the hell do you think I’m so interested in Tucker McCall’s company? Adam would be perfect to run it.
Kyle isn’t like his Mother, this was just a one-off, it won’t happen again – it’s not who I am. You lied to me, you actively chose to deceive me, Summer’s hurt. No, you didn’t think you were doing the right thing. You knew it was wrong and did it anyway.
Jack relays letting Kyle know how disappointed he is – giving company secrets to Victor of all people. Diane knows Kyle was just trying to protect his Dad and Jabot.. We have to reassure him that you won’t leave – by showing him how much we love each other. After some mushy words and a kiss, Jack runs upstairs – I’ll be right back.
Ending a call with Elena, Nate’s sorry – he’ll be home late – don’t wait up. Audra arrives to report her ‘fruitful conversation’ with Tucker. He’s furious to hear that she told him the Newmans intend to buy his debt. Trust me, it was the smart move. He’s rattled.
Jack gives Diane a set of keys to the house. I don’t want to spend another night apart – this is your home too.
No, it’s not what we discussed, but Audra saw an opportunity and took it. She’s 100% loyal to Newman. Knowing we’re coming after him will force him to act. He’ll keep me in the loop as long as I have something to tell him. The Newmans will win. Nate’s not sold.
Will Adam run Tucker’s company as a private entity or under the Newman umbrella? Yes, Vikki’s asking whether he’ll report to her. Victor will deal with the hiarchy later, it won’t impact you negatively. Reuniting the family means everything to me. Vikki hates that there’s now two wild cards to deal with. Victor will deal with him, don’t you worry.
Tucker makes a call to investigate who’s been looking into his debt. Hanging up, he answers a knock at the door – Ashley.