Gently sat down on Nate’s couch, Amy tells a story about Damian’s childhood. Her first round of treatment and the trip back from Chicago has weakened her – but the two of them being at her side is the best medicine she could have asked for.
Over a meal at Society, Vikki comments that her Mom’s lucky to have Claire at Chancellor. Claire feels she’s the lucky one for having Nikki as a mentor (though some people think she only has her job because she’s a Newman)
Eating in the club’s dining room, Jack’s pleased when Kyle (by phone) attributes Jabot’s high numbers to his Mom’s Jabot Classic line. When he mentions Aunt Traci being ‘off’, Jack doesn’t correct his sons’ assumption that it’s due to planning her wedding and changes the subject back to business. He’s fine with Kyle taking yesterday off and is proud of the great job he’s doing at Jabot.
Damian challenges his ‘brother from another mother’ to shooting some 1-on-1 basketball. Both men are surprised/amused to hear she’s a Boston Celtics fan. While Nate’s helps Amy upstairs to rest, Lily shows up. We need to talk, she snaps at Damian as she marches in.
Continuing to say nice things about his parents, Kyle has someone else to thank for him being the man he wants to be. Yes, Claire.
** Sorry, no time for proofreading or spellcheck.
Meanwhile, at Society, Claire appreciates her Mom and Dad showing her that it’s OK to live and love. Yes, Kyle too – she’s never felt so close to someone. Is there something about him that’s troubling you? Yes, Claire admits.
The astute Damian detects that Lily’s upset about something. Since Damian won’t go across the hall to talk (and Amy’s upstairs with Nate) Lily demands to know what the hell he and his boss (Dumar) are up to.
Vikki correctly guesses that the problem is her Dad’s feelings about Claire’s relationship with Kyle. Grandpa issued a warning and walked out on dinner. Vikki has to be honest – Victor won’t ease up and always thinks he knows best( further confirmed by Adam and Chelsea reconciling) Claire doesn’t want to see Kyle imprisoned in Myanmar (like Billy) Do you think breaking up with him is the only way to protect him? Vikki asks.
TMI (Kyle doesn’t want to hear that his parents have taken their share of days off work too) You weren’t sick – you’re lovesick, Jack concludes. Kyle’s never felt this way before. No, not even with Summer. He’s more himself with Claire – she’s kind and gentle. I can do anything with her at my side. Giving his blessing, Jack also likes the effect Claire has on Kyle (who feels he can take on Victor to be with her)
We’ve been on your radar a lot longer than you’ve been on ours. You knew about our family long before Nate reached out to you, Lily accuses Damian of knowing Amy was sick and Nate was his half brother before they did. Have you been playing us this whole time?