Mike wants all the details on Phyllis and Stark – to prepare her case. Why didn’t you come to me when all this started? She couldn’t – but will now be the new and improved Phyllis. I love you. Backattcha, beautiful. OK, Phyllis will tell Mike the story of how she died.
Still in the office, Billy says they need a secret weapon – the teen fragrance line? Feasible, Jack agrees without conviction. We need bigger celebs than Ashley – everything she does, we go bigger and better, Billy’s all about the business but not the drama.
Lily’s about to share a kiss with Daniel when Summer marches over – did you get the messages from Mike? He wants to meet with us. Daniel gives Lily a birthday kiss before she leaves. Maybe Mike talked to Mom and she’s going to turn herself in, Summer then whines that Kyle hates her.
Mike won’t let Phyllis attend his meeting with her kids. I’m your best friend – your secrets are safe with me. You’re nervous about coming home, he suggests she go on an apology tour – be grateful for any forgiveness. Yes, Phyllis is ready to come out of hiding – after she sits in the sun a bit longer. No sooner has Mike left, Diane shows up – Phyllis!!
Diane has a good mind to call the police – blah – blah – blah. Run away like the coward you are. Phyllis opens her eyes – it was a daydream.
Diane joins the brothers to say that all Jabot’s employees must sign a non compete-non disclose. We need to ensure they’re happy so they don’t jump onto Ashley’s ‘ship of fools’. Preaching solidarity, Billy leaves – you two need to talk. Why is our happiness a threat to everyone I know and love? Jack’s puzzled.
Summer scolds Daniel for not being there for her or Mom. I’m the one paying the price for her death – and you wonder why I’m spinning out of control!?
Phyllis types out a text – to Mike, Lauren and her kids – I’m turning it around; making changes. I need to face it – Diane won.
As soon as Mike takes a seat (at the GCAC) Summer asks about their Mom. Brace yourselves, he thinks she’s ready for a comeback.
Who cares about Ashley and Tucker? We have a wedding to plan – Diane has a fantastic new job. If she can survive prison pizza, she can survive this. Jack likes seeing this side of Diane – marry me now. She doesn’t care where or when – I just want to be your wife.
Ashley knows Phyllis can’t stay away forever. Yes, but she’ll be too busy defending herself from charges to take care of Diane, Tucker thinks more public displays of affection and talk about their new venture is the way to annoy Diane – maybe in a hot tub. What Ashley really needs is a headhunter – if we have to go after someone at Jabot, so be it. When Tucker leaves for something he’s late for, Ashley doesn’t look like she’ll miss him much.
Jack’s never wanted to run away more than he does right now. Let’s go to the South Pacific. He’s waited a long time to ride off into the sunset with the girl – will you be my girl? Will you come with me?
Defeated? Diane won? What? Hell no! Delete – delete. No more hiding, Phyllis decides. Ready or not, here I come. This time I’ll finish what I started. Shades on, she strides off.
Mike explains that Phyllis feels responsible for the state of Summer’s marriage. Stark manipulated her. The EMT is the key – he knew how far Stark would go. Summer urges Daniel to fight for Mom like she would for us – we must find Carson. At a nearby table, Tucker eavesdrops.