Nate’s so busy reading an URGENT text from Audra that he doesn’t notice Vikki and her Mom being overly cordial. After he leaves to handle Newman Media business, Vikki chides her Mom for interrogating Nate.
No more lies, Phyllis promises. Summer questions the Carson/Tucker business. My freedom hinges on Tucker McCall, she confides.
Denying that he’s colluding with Phyllis, Tucker gives Daniel his word that everything will work out. Your Mom’s trying to let go of her bitterness – why aren’t you?
Abby drops by Jabot to tell her Uncle that she’s heartsick about what’s going on between him and her Mom. Can you put it behind you? By next week? Jack’s astounded to hear that’s when Abby’s hosting Ashley and Tucker’s wedding.
Abby and Devon are both standing up for their parents. Tucker makes her Mom happy – he’s changed, Abby’s still trying to convince Jack.
Tucker doubts there’s anything he can say to make Daniel believe that he’s not up to anything with Phyllis. Stay away from my Mother, Daniel warns in parting.
Phyllis tells Summer that Tucker found Carson and is making him stick around. In return, she’s to get Jack to forgive her, causing Diane to spiral, leaving Tucker and Ashley to live happily ever after. Carson saw everything – he’s all I’ve got. Summer’s horrified – you’ve gone from owing Tucker to owing Adam!? What are you thinking?
Nate is in Audra’s suite. Swearing him to secrecy, she can’t be dramatic enough. My future hangs in the balance.
Nikki’s known Nate for a very long time – but your father and I have questions. And now that you’ve asked them? Nikki gives Nate credit for being honest – he wants MY job. Oh, and he also said he doesn’t love you – so do don’t go falling for him, Vikki’s warned.
Audra needs Nate’s help but only if she can trust him. Nate connects the dots – did Tucker/Adam find something that can threaten you/McCall?
Abby reiterates – Tucker’s not motivating my Mom; her hatred for Diane is. He loves my Mom and would do anything for her, she assures Jack.