Having spent the night with Sally, Nick plans to go home to see Christian then meet with Sharon and Adam. Sally asks his opinion on Victor’s job offer.
In his usual spot in front of his chessboard, Victor’s having a video chat with Jill. He’s hired Sally but is sending a design firm to take over at CW. You don’t trust her (Jill mentions the dossier Victor sent her) You want to keep a ‘watchful eye’ on her, she guesses.
Nate answers the door in a satin robe and boxers. Audra’s brought up a suit that was delivered to him downstairs. Uncharacteristically flustered, she says she’s happy for him and leaves.
At the house, Diane shares her plan with Jack and Billy. He’s to have a big, public fight with Jack, then pretend to align himself with Ashley and Tucker – and destroy them from within.
Billy thinks the plan could work. Jack doesn’t want to put him in that position. Billy’s determined to protect their father’s legacy from Ashley and Tucker. Jack’s determined that Diane will keep her job.
Yes, Sally vowed never to work for a Newman again – but losing Ava has changed things (she’s considering Victors job offer) Nick asks if she can turn her back on Jill/CW – and if she can trust Victor.
Adam approaches Nate at CL’s – nice suit – big day for you (running Newman while Vikki and her Mom are out of town) Nate’s heard about Adam’s plan to absorb Newman Media – it’ll never happen.
Sally doesn’t want to let Jill down but Victor’s offer is better for her and Chloe. She’d love to change his opinion of her. Nick can’t say that his Dad’s not up to something.
Billy’s sure he can pull this off. After a public fight with Jack (about Diane) he’ll feed Ashley and Tucker info that’ll earn their trust. Trust me.
Victor’s summoned Nate to the ranch to tell him not to get too comfy in the big chair. While he doesn’t agree with Nick that Nate’s a threat to the company, NE will never be lead by anyone who’s not a Newman. It ain’t gonna happen.