Maime’s happy that ‘sweet’ Nate could meet her in the jazz lounge. What’s going on over at Newman? Again pressuring him to come back to the family company, Maime wonders what she can do to change his mind.
No pithy/sarcastic comment? In Tucker’s suite, Phyllis revels in her own ‘genius’ at uncovering his secret connection to Maime. Do you plan to take over your son’s company?
At the house, Jack and Billy are in lockstep as they update Kyle on to expose the dirt they have on Tucker – to shut him down. Or make him more vengeful, Kyle warns.
With Maime determined to bring the family together, Nate takes full responsibility for his actions against Lily and Devon, then lists everything that’s great about Victoria.
Tucker’s a threat who could cause damage to the Abbott’s family and company, Billy and Jack know they can beat him if they stick together. Kyle claims to be happy that the brothers have bonded over common ground.
Having done a deep dive into Tucker’s online activities, Phyllis knows he transferred money to Maime’s company; she then made a sizable investment in CW. You’re using Maime to get your son’s company, she repeats. What are you after? Tucker wants to know.
Nate feels that he’s finally where he belongs – he’s happy and valued at Newman. Even if you married Vikki, you’d always be an outsider without power, Maime reasons – as for Jill, she’s not a factor.
Billy leaves Jack to ask Kyle for his support and discretion. Father and son then butt heads over him coming back to Jabot (his old/Billy’s job vs. a lower role) Kyle excuses himself when Diane and Traci come home laughing.
Kick a hornets nest and you get stung, Tucker remarks. I AM the hornet, Phyllis answers a knock at the door to lock eyes with a defiant Audra.
On the CL’s patio, Kyle flashes back to Audra recruiting him to run Jabot with her (betraying his parents) When Diane appears to speak on Jack’s behalf, Kyle’s resigned to the fact that Billy’s staying on as co-CEO. He’s had another offer. Diane hopes he’s done with Audra.