Holden Lobs an Accusation at [Spoiler] — and Phyllis Oversteps With an Agitated Cane
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Jack arrives at home to find Diane rocking a romantic Italian evening. He beams that she always knows what he needs. They kiss.
Jack spouts some Italian sayings and they gab about Harrison coming home from Milan soon, remarking on the comparable peace and quiet now. Harrison, it seems, has taken up the accordion. They toast, slow dance, and imagine Venice. Diane’s pleased by Jack’s update that Kyle and Claire plan to move in together. She’s sure the blonde will want nothing more to do with her grandfather.
After some grousing about Victor, Jack warns he’d better watch his back with Cane and his obsession. Diane points out they need to know what that obsession is. They then proceed to obsess over what Cane’s up to. Jack shares that Ashby nearly got Chancellor from Nikki, but assures his wife they’re protected against hostile takeovers. Switching gears, they still want to take a honeymoon. Jack will go anywhere with Diane. They kiss and canoodle.
Who’s Helping Who?
At the overlook, Claire thanks Tessa for the gelato. They discuss Cole’s death until the conversation inevitably turns to Mariah. Claire’s out of the loop, so Tessa drops the bomb that she moved out and they’ve separated. She explains that her wife did something that split them up, but she has no idea what. Claire offers help with Aria… she hates to see her dealing with this alone. Tessa reveals that someone has been helping her.
Talk turns to Kyle, and Claire explains he’s finally home from France… and, somehow, things are even worse. Deciding they need something stronger than gelato for this talk, they head to Society.
Who Irks Holden?
On his train, Cane gets an update from Holden on his real estate portfolio. Holden, at the bar in Society, disconnects as Daniel walks in and says he overheard him talking to Cane Ashby. He makes a crack about him not minding who he hurts on the way up. They spar verbally about Ashby, and Daniel reveal they share the same ex-wife, Lily, and admits they both hurt her. Holden explains he worked for Cane when he was Dumas, and was recently rehired. They exchange names and Holden learns Daniel’s concerned about his mother, who has aligned herself with his boss.
Holden admits he didn’t know his mother worked for Cane; he’s still trying to figure out where he fits in. He’s sure Daniel knows Ashby better than he does. They discuss the rigors of being unemployed. Holden hopes this opportunity will help him achieve his goal. Daniel asks what his goal is. Triggered, Holden accuses him of digging for dirt for Cane.
Daniel smooths the waters with Holden, who confesses that he dreams of opening a club. Daniel makes a friend for life by saying they could use another cool club in town. Tessa and Claire arrive and Holden goes into flirt mode, saying his night just got a whole lot better.
Amid Claire and Daniel’s chit chat about Summer staying in Italy and Harrison returning home, Holden orders a round of Vespers. Tessa and Daniel share a private look and he gets that glint in his eye.
Moving to a table, they all choke down the very strong Vespers and Daniel expresses his condolences to Claire. Holden learns he lost his partner, Heather, this year, and reflects that there’s nothing harder than losing someone you love. Tessa reveals her relationship with her soul mate may be coming to an end. Holden announces that they’re all grieving something… he buried his best friend today. Everyone expresses sympathy and Claire assures him he’ll find someone else he can lean on. His expression says he’d like it to be her.
How Will Phyllis Overstep?
On his train, Cane struggles to compose a text to Mattie and Charlie asking for a chance to make things right. Phyllis appears with a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the coronation of Genoa City’s new royalty (he’s the King, she’s the Queen). Cane tries to tell her it’s not a good time, but there’s no stopping the Phyllis Express. She pops and pours, and declares that she’s seen Nick: Cane has the Newmans running scared. Cane’s still not in the mood to celebrate.
Phyllis finds out Cane has shattered his children’s trust and assures him she’s an expert in the field. At least he faked being an alive person… she pretended to be dead! “Just do better,” she advises before toasting to kids and their resilience.
Cane and Phyllis both admit they’re not good with patience and like to make things happen. Just as they’re getting on an even keel, she confides that she saw Lily earlier. Cane demands details. Phyllis admits the encounter left her wanting to cheer him up. Ashby stiffly tries to thank her for her concern. “I think we are a lot alike,” he tells her, but then makes it clear they are not partners or equals; she is not the Queen to his King. Red seems to accept this, and they toast to their mutual admiration.
