Nick’s all in but his every instinct tells him Sally’s not. He’s been fighting the feeling that Adam’s the one she really wants. He was there for you when I couldn’t be. I can’t be with you, Nick leaves her in tears.
I’m your second in command, your partner – are we good? Nate needs to get back to the office. See you later, he pauses but leaves Vikki without saying anything further.
After Claire rushes to hold the door open for Nikki, Audra assures her that she didn’t overstep. We’re all happy to have you here – keep up the good work, this will be an exciting time for all of us.
In Victor’s office, Adam hopes he’s passing his Dad’s test. He jokes about learning how to treat his own assistant (if/when he climbs the ladder) Victor will be disappointed if Adam reverts to type.
Claire will be at her desk until and unless Audra needs anything. Taking a seat, Audra searches the name Claire Grace on her tablet.
When Nate comes to fetch Adam, Victor tells ‘Nicholas’ to do a good job. Is that a joke? Because I’m falling in line like my brother? Adam asks. He and Nate share a puzzled look when Victor doesn’t get the joke.
Still at Society, Vikki flashes back to trying to convince her Mom and brother that something’s wrong with Dad. Neither had taken her concerns seriously. When Nick shows up, she tries again. Dad’s not himself. Come back to Newman. I need you.
Adam and Nate are discussing Victor’s ‘slip of the tongue’ when Nikki rounds the corner. Dad just confused me with Nick, Adam explains.
OK, Nick will go see Dad. He and Vikki exchange I Love you’s.
In her suite, Sally’s in tears as Nick’s words echo in her head. Having a beer at Society, Nick ignores her call.
Nikki comes in to ask Victor why he called Adam the wrong name. It was intentionally? Why would you do such a thing? she’s flabbergasted.
My Thoughts: Since we’re plodding along far too slowly with the Maime/Tucker/bonsai storyline, let’s delve into a new character who’s leapt far too quickly into GC’s elite society – Who is Claire Grace? Could she be the daughter of Sharon’s old BFF Grace Turner? (possibly sired by Nick or Cameron? which would put her in line for Newman or Kirsten Inc.) Her parents died in an accident (didn’t Tucker almost die in a car crash in Monaco?) Today, Nikki mentioned losing her parents and being raised by her sister (though it’d be hard to care about Casey having a daughter since she hasn’t been mentioned in decades) It’s possible she has a connection to McCall, and Audra’s getting nosy. It doesn’t make sense unless she’s the daughter of the rapey singer (who most certainly is NOT Danny). Ugh – I give up… As for Victor, it seems most likely that he’s pretending to be losing his mental faculties just to see which of his kids try to take advantage of his decline. I hope I’m wrong, because that would be a slap in the face to anyone who’s dealt with Alzheimer’s etc.