Nate explains that Danglars is a main character in the book The Count of Monte Cristo. This can’t be a coincidence – there must be a connection.
Coerced to keep his scarf on, Connor wishes he could come to the ranch every day. Of course he’d like to live there. Time for therapy, Chelsea hurries him out. Sending them ahead, Adam’s told about Victor’s wish that the three of them move to the ranch. You’re only getting me (Adam will move in after New Year’s)
Amy shares a fuzzy memory – Damien’s basketball jersey in high school was 34 (Dante’s cell number) He LOVED that book. It must mean something (that Nate will only know when he contacts his brother)
Cole and Claire arrive to chat with Victor and Adam. I’ll be running into you guys a lot more. Nice to see you, Cole says as he leaves. Informed that they’re meeting Nikki and Lauren for lunch at Society, Victor now wants a private word with Cole.
After Claire hugs both and exits, Cole’s left to wonder what Victor wants to talk about.
Now armed with his brothers whereabouts, Nate wants to know what kind of work Damien does. He can’t just show up on his doorstep so needs a way to approach his brother.
At Society, Claire gushes about riding her new horse, Seeker – a dream she’s had since a child. Life is so good she wants to freeze it. Lauren and Nikki share an arched-eyebrow look when told that Cole stayed behind to talk to Victor.
Sending Connor for brownies, Chelsea and Adam compare notes on their talks with Victor – he wants us to live together as a family. What did Chelsea tell him? That it’s never going to happen.
Nate’s plan is to say he found Damien through a headhunter. He’s looking to fill positions at Winters and has a job opening tailored to Damien’s work history. Amy hopes Nate can pull it off – this might be our only chance.
Though Claire’s optimistic that her grandpa wanted to talk to her Dad about something good, Nikki again looks at Lauren (who wonders if this is the other shoe to drop)
Victor’s very happy to have Cole as part of the family – would you also like to be part of the business? He’d like Cole to head a publishing division.
Still on the patio, Chelsea insists that their tryst in Baltimore meant nothing – she’s scared that it will happen again. She won’t try to rekindle their marriage because they’re both lonely. Adam believes they can be happy together. Don’t deny what feels right. Come live with me – let’s make a new home for our son. Won’t you please?
Next Week: To the Newmans near and far, Victor raises a glass with Claire and Nikki – may this year be the best of all… Happy New Year gorgeous, Danny surprises Chris in the jazz lounge. You made it! she gasps … Outside of Society, Tessa wobbles into Ian’s arms – I can’t breath.