Chance and Summer can both relate to Lily’s reaction to Daniel’s betrayal. Now it’s time to dance.
Cole wasn’t happy when Neil wanted to step in at the time but he helped your Mother through a tough time. Claire should know about him. Nikki and Victor take a moment to reflect on what a good man Neil was.
Traci shares what Ashley told her – that she wakes up in places not remembering how she got there.
Audra and Tucker believe Ashley means to hurt him emotionally, not physically.
Ashley created me as protection from YOU! the kid says. Look at her, she’s so weak, so vulnerable – where would she be without me? mean Ashley’s confident.
The Newman family almost collide with Summer and Chance on the dance floor. Agreeing to join them for ‘family night’, Summer’s taken aside for a talking to by Victor. She just can’t trust Claire.
Traci explains that Ashley woke up in a seedy motel with no memory of how she got there. Yes, Billy and Jack have noticed erratic behavior.
Lily thinks it too late for Daniel’s regret. You got your family back; Princess Louisa is just another game to her – and I own it.
The Ashley in charge mentally overpowers the one who’s not. Soon, he’ll be gone for good – I promise.
In her suite at the club, Ashley gasps at her reflection. OMG – What the hell is this? she removes tosses her hair and removes the makeup – it’s time for Tucker to go.
In the jazz lounge, Vikki and Cole tell Claire how she was dating Neil when she found out she was pregnant. He wanted to raise the baby as his. They return to find everyone sharing how much they miss Neil.
Suddenly nervous, Nikki goes to powder her nose – with a bottle of vodka. As her parents take to the dance-floor, along with Chance and Summer, Claire asks Victor if her cousin sees her as a monster. You’ll win her over, Victor’s sure.
As Nikki returns, the dance is over. All raise a glass as Victor toasts the love of his life.
Audra’s all for an endless adventure with Tucker – but no diamonds or paperwork. No, she’s not being swayed by the drama with Ashley – we’re in a great place ~kiss~ She then heads off to meet Sally for a drink.
One minute Ashley was terrified about what was happening to her, the next she brushed it off – we have to help her, Traci insists. Oh dear – look at these faces – who died? Ashley comes home to ask.
Daniel has no choice but to sue CW for wrongful termination and will demand ownership of the platform he created. Lily laughs – your contract is iron clad. Heather rarely loses, get ready for a fight, Daniel walks out.
Back home, Nikki sends Victor to have the chef make them something to eat. Having a drink, she convinces herself that no one will notice – she’ll drink in moderation – only until Jordan’s caught at the party.
Still at the lounge, Chance cites his good sense of people in asking Summer to give Claire a chance.
At the tackhouse, Cole and Vikki reassure Claire that Summer will come around. After she goes to bed, Cole manages to get a lukewarm kiss out of Vikki.
Mad that Traci broke her confidence, Ashley mocks their sad little intervention. And when Billy lets Tucker in, snarls ‘just peachy’ – the gang’s all here.
My Thoughts: Summer’s right in her hesitation to trust Claire – especially when it comes to Harrison. If Ashley, a woman in her mid 60’s can have her mental stability shattered by a break up, what hope of sustained stability does Claire have? …. Odd that the Newman ‘family’ gathering is taking place at the jazz lounge Abby dedicated to Neil, without her being there of even mentioned …I’ve previously stated that Cole brings out the softer side in Vikki – what he doesn’t bring out is her passionate side…. If I had to guess, it won’t be Heather and Daniel playing hardball with Lily – it’ll be Lucy appealing to her inherent goodness and sense of family.