In the jazz lounge, Kyle puts his phone on the table to play his recording of Ashley saying that Devon can tap into Tucker’s ‘humanity’. She still thinks that she can make me a better man, Tucker seems impressed with Kyle – I didn’t think you had it in you.
Ashley wants to invite Tucker and Devon over for a drink. Not gonna happen, Jack refuses – not here, not on Thanksgiving.
Nick’s joined his sister and Dad at the club (with Claire) Victor’s frustrated – the jet won’t be ready for a half hour.
Continuing to battle her demons, Nikki’s about to pour the vodka down the sink – but starts drinking it instead. She drops the bottle and sobs on the bed – God help me.
Claire relays what her Aunt supposedly told her – Nikki started twitching, then collapsed. She’s not sure what hospital she’s in. Call your Aunt – tell her Nikki has MS, Victor orders.
Kyle tells Audra and Tucker that he was easily able to fool his Dad when accepting the CCO job. But can he create the kind of crisis at Jabot that will allow Tucker to take over?
Jack and Ashley continue to argue about whether or not to invite Tucker over for a drink. If not, she’ll meet him and Devon at the club. This is something she must do.
It’s for the good of the family, Ashley assures her brother that she’ll be fine. With a hug, she wishes Jack a Happy Thanksgiving. After he goes to check on dinner, Diane tells Ashley that there’s a problem with her plan.
Kyle’s sure he can give Tucker and Audra intel – but doesn’t trust them. Mocking his ‘psychology freshman class’ analysis, Tucker knows everything about Kyle. He just wants to run Jabot – don’t make the mistake of playing me and we’ll all get what we want. Audra walks Kyle to the revolving door – she needs this to succeed too. We’ll build Jabot back bigger and better, she promises.
When Aunt Jordan answers, Claire wastes no time passing the phone to a worried Victor.
Jordan can’t believe she’s talking to Victor Newman. Tell the doctors that Nikki has MS, he’s relieved that they already know – that’s what caused the seizure. What hospital is Nikki in? Hello? Hello? Bad connection, Jordan hangs up. Victor updates the kids and Claire. All appreciate Jordan’s help.
Diane’s sappy words convince Ashley that she loves Jack and wants to spend Thanksgiving with her. Kyle comes home to comment on how delicious the house smells. After Ashley goes upstairs, he updates Diane that he fooled Tucker and Diane.
Audra rejoins Tucker as he sends a text to Devon; I’d love to spend Thanksgiving with you. He’s not fan of turkey – wanna go upstairs? Not for that – for a burger.
Jack gushes about spending Thanksgiving with his family. Forget Tucker, Kyle tells his Dad to focus on the Abbotts.
Let’s go, Victor leads his kids to the club’s exit. Claire pauses to look evil.
Who’s there? Nikki asks as the bathroom door swings open.
Hello? Nikki? Victoria? It’s Cole. Finding the front door unlocked, he proceeds inside. I got your text about Victoria – is she alright? he calls out.
My Thoughts: Since I don’t often read spoilers, I was quite surprised to see J Eddie Peck reappear at the end of today’s episode. Long time fans will remember him as Cole Howard. He had relationships with Nikki, Ashley and Vikki (who it was feared to be his half-sister) … So, the turkey’s in the oven and NOW Ashley decides to reach out to Devon and Tucker to see if they have plans? And what’s Jack talking about? Diane didn’t do any festive decorating except put out some flowers and a plate of grapes (which you think Ashley would be a bit more careful about eating while talking) … Ah yes, nothing says ‘shhh – corporate espionage going on over here at table #7′ like playing a secretly recorded conversation’. And are we expected to believe that Tucker knows off the top of his head what classes Kyle took as a freshman? … OK, so I didn’t believe that vodka could be ingested via an IV drip so I Googled it. Turns out I’m wrong and now I have to clear my computer’s history.