Nick doesn’t want to tell Faith and the girls – it would upset them. Huh – Mom told Summer to keep it quiet from Billy too, Daniel adds – she doesn’t even want him to know that she left town. When Billy joins them, he’s a little annoyed that Phyllis told Nick about the new company. Nick won’t say anything. He really hopes it works out for them. Daniel again thanks Billy for the opportunity. Have you heard from Phyllis? Where the hell is she?
We can’t be sniping at each other – this game is linked to our past. If Phyllis can put her disdain for Sharon aside, Sharon should meet her half way. We must work together. Good morning ladies – are we ready to play? the voice asks.
What’s next? the ladies ask. Both their phones go off. The answer to the next question is ‘chocolate fountain’ – another shared story they don’t see eye to eye on. Pushing you into the chocolate fountain was childish, Sharon regrets it. Phyllis shouldn’t have pulled Sharon into the chocolate. Thank God we’ve both matured. They laugh about how bad they smelled after that. Phyllis asks Sharon if she’s ever thought about why they hate each other so much? That’s an easy one – Nick.
Nick remembers Phyllis saying she was having phone issues. What the hell’s going on? Billy needs to now. Mom left town to work on a business deal to surprise you with, Daniel explains. Billy suspects that Nick knows more than he’s saying.
Audra introduces Holden to Sally. We’re old friends from LA. Though making it clear that he’s here for work, Holden recommends the breakfast burrito. When he goes over to the bar, Sally asks what that was about.
Holden works for Damian as his right hand man, Audra says that it gets even weirder – he pretended to be Damian. Audra didn’t initially tell Nate that she dated Holden in LA (but has now come clean) Nate gave me a complete pass. You did tell him everything, right? Sally persists. Mostly – it was more intense than a couple of dates, Audra admits (as Holden watches from the bar)
Nick’s sure Phyllis will be back soon with a good explanation. He leaves Billy to demand answers from Daniel – where the hell’s your Mom!?
This whole thing started when you and Nick slept together, Sharon points out. It’s ancient history. Yes, we’ve done horrible things to each other but why this bad trip down memory lane? Phyllis shouts at the intercom. We figured out your riddles. The voice will consider a compensatory prize. You probably just screwed everything up for us, Sharon frets.
How did you and Holden first met? Sally’s told that he helped Audra with some pushy music people – we started dating after that. He can be a real charmer – it was exciting and glamorous – til it wasn’t. Then, it got intense and scary so she broke up with him. Holden likes to live on the edge. Audra wants him to go back to LA so she can focus on her future with Nate. When she looks over to the bar, Holden smiles and raises his mug.
Annoyed, Billy asked Phyllis not to say anything about the new company and now she’s off working on ‘surprise’ deals? He doesn’t like the sound of that. She’s taking meetings without me knowing about it. If she calls you let me know, Billy orders Daniel and leaves.
Nick leaves a message for Sharon – the girls are relieved but would like to hear from you, and so would I. He hangs up to look suspicious.
Sharon scolds Phyllis for shouting at their captor. You’re such a doormat, Phyllis mocks her. At least I’ll go down fighting. You stay over there in your lane. I’ve beaten you before and I’ll do it again
Next Week: Is this the day you officially launch your attack on me and Newman Media? Adam asks Billy (as Chelsea remains quiet) ….Is there more to Damian’s story? Devon asks.Yeah – there’s a LOT more, Lily tells him and Nate…. Phyllis is about to break the window and scream as loud as she can when Sharon wrestles the chair from her – do that and you’ll get us both killed!