At Society, Abby expresses to Billy how astounded she was to have received a call from her Mom last night informing her that she’s in a facility in Paris being treated for DID. She’s pissed that her family didn’t bother to tell her – and that includes you Uncle Billy.
Vikki can see that Claire’s been reading up on adolescent development and is also touched by how nervous but excited she is that her siblings are coming home soon.
Meeting Heather at CL’s, Daniel appreciates the pep talk but is obviously having second thoughts. CW gave him a chance when he badly needed one. Heather suspects he’s nervous about facing Lily at today’s tribunal.
Lily, Nate and Devon are at the club with their lawyer. They don’t stand a chance, she’s confident. That’s what we want to hear, Devon claims – right Lily??
Billy explains that they didn’t want to worry Abby until they knew what was going on. Plus, Ashley asked them not to tell her. Abby’s distress increases when she realizes that Tucker tried to warn her. He knew before I did.
Claire continues to worry about how Johnny and Katie will react to her. They’ll adore you, you’re amazing with kids – Vikki doesn’t just think so, she knows so.
I’ll take the fire, this is what I do, Heather reminds – there’s no turning back now. Maybe there is, Daniel disagrees.
Clearly conflicted, Lily sends Deidre (the lawyer) ahead so she can tell Nate and Devon that after a sleepless night, she’s decided arbitration might not be the answer.
Lily’s considering a compromise, Daniel tells Heather. He’s not sure he can move ahead with the lawsuit. Heather will make this as painless as possible. The game’s tainted to him now because it’s being used as a pawn. It served it’s purpose by reuniting him with Heather and Lucy. He wants to let it go and create something new.
Lily’s having a change of heart. You tried to talk me out of it, she reminds. We don’t need more drama and have bigger battles to fight. Do Devon and Nate agree?
Claire got Johnny a red earbud case and a soccer ball charm for Katie’s bracelet. Thinking the gifts ‘thoughtful’ and ‘perfect’, Vikki’s surprised when Cole drops by.
Billy doesn’t think Abby should feel guilty for blaming Tucker – he’s not blameless.
The kids plane hasn’t landed yet, Vikki says as she invites Cole in. Claire’s upstairs wrapping gifts for Johnny and Katie. Despite her confidence earlier, she’s not sure how Johnny and Katie will react to Claire. As usual, Cole says just the right thing to calm her down.
Abby gives a few examples of when her Mom didn’t act like herself. Billy had the same experience, including when they held an impromptu intervention at the house. Abby plans to fly to Paris as soon as she can. Getting an alert, Billy heads goes to pick Johnny and Katie up at the airport.
Devon and Nate are fine letting Lily decide – and she’s decided to give Princess Louisa to Daniel and move on.
Princess Louisa is a painful reminder that Daniel broke her (Lily’s) heart – the platform is bigger than one game. She gets a text from Daniel – he wants to meet one on one. Perhaps he and I can resolve this, she leaves Devon to tell Nate that Billy wants to run the company with her. Do we have to worry about Lily turning on her own family? Nate asks.
In the park, Daniel wasn’t sure Lily would come. She hopes it wasn’t a mistake.