Audra comes down after sleeping in at Nate’s – she claims to have enjoyed dinner with his family last night and forces a smile when Amy drops by.
At the ranch, Claire tells Nikki that she’s nervous – about letting her down.
Over breakfast at Society, Billy’s waiting for Phyllis to get back to him about joining forces to take down Victor. He has a plan – and he just walked in the door – Jack.
In the dining room, Kyle chats with his Mom about Harrison – then asks about her latest passive aggressive move against him.
Nikki reassures Claire by saying that she’s nervous too. It’s natural when starting something new. Claire wants to prove to her family and herself that she’s a good person. Nikki has no doubts.
Nate’s impressed when Audra tells Amy that she enjoyed their Thanksgiving together – and after she leaves updates – he has news about Damien.
Sally gives Billy a kiss and leaves him to decline a spot at Jabot. He only asked as a loyalty test (which Jack failed) That doesn’t stop him from asking for his brother’s advice.
Diane tells Kyle that she hasn’t vacated her office because her new one isn’t ready yet – ask maintenance. Kyle surprised her by reporting that he and his Dad talked about whether they can trust her.
At CL’s, Sally and Audra talk vaguely about sleeping with their boyfriends last night. Audra’s surprised Sally sent Billy over to Phyllis – she probably faked her melt down.
Jack balks at funding Billy’s move against his dear friend Nikki. Victor took advantage of my Mom’s illness – Billy’s sure Nikki knew about it (and manipulating Kyle) You can’t say ‘no’.
Kyle backpedals on his accusation against his Mom not giving him her office yet – but it’s her fault because she was so damn convincing; the things she said were too ‘raw’ to be fake. Diane’s hurt.
Arriving with Nikki, Claire’s welcomed to Chancellor by Ester. She reads aloud a card that came with flowers – sappy words from Kyle.
Nate tells Amy that his PI is still in LA following leads on Damien – who had and quit a lot of jobs.