Ordering a Scotch, Adam spots Sally arriving at Society and calls her over before she can escape. Will we ever get to the point where you won’t bolt as soon as you see me? he wonders. She honestly doesn’t know.
At CL’s, Chelsea and Billy are also having an awkward run-in. He thought about her advice to let things go with Victor. It’s good advice, but he can’t follow it.
In the park, Jordan credits herself for Claire’s instincts being ‘as sharp as a shiv’ – I trained you well. Surprise.
No prison can hold me – someone else is getting my ‘three hots and a cot’, Jordan’s been keeping her eye on Claire. Tears in her eyes, Claire claims that she’s lost and alone here – the manipulative Newmans do such horrible things.
We’re going to keep running into each other – how can I make things less awkward? Adam asks. Basically pushes him towards Chelsea, Sally doesn’t understand why he’s fighting the one thing that will make them all happy.
Billy refuses to walk away from Chancellor and beating Victor. Chelsea admires his confidence. Yes, she has a lot on her plate – long story. That you don’t want to tell me – and that’s why Billy says she must.
Chelsea tells Billy that Adam’s moving into the old ranch – he and Connor want her to move in with them. Billy surprises her by saying that it makes sense. His one warning is to be careful – Adam will manipulate you before you unpack your bags.
Adam accepts that things are over between him and Sally and has no right to hold her back. He, Chelsea and Connor should be a family – we’re doing our best to support him. There’s something you should hear from me – he and Connor are moving into the ranch; he hopes Chelsea will join them.
Funny, you don’t look lost – you have a new family, job and clothes – like our life together never existed, Jordan pouts. Claire claims that she plays along (with the Newmans) because she sees no other choice. You taught me to survive and blend in. Claire can see now what Jordan was protecting her from the Newmans.
In tears, Jordan spent her time in prison hoping Claire wanted vengeance and their life together back. You never once called, visited or wrote to me. Have you really seen the light? Yes, the Newmans seem so supportive but if you aren’t in the inner circle they’ll burn you to the ground. Claire points out that she followed Jordan alone – she didn’t call the police or Victor. He’s a sick bastard, they agree. You can trust me.
Adam’s gonna milk this – he’ll slip a ring on your finger while you’re sleeping and have wedding invitations sent out before you wake up, Billy warns. No, Adam and I are over, Chelsea insists – this is for Connor. Billy has to wonder if what happened in Baltimore is what she wanted – to be with Adam. Maybe you haven’t realized it yet.