In Chancellor Park, Summer was irate as she watched Claire and Harrison interacting. Phyllis said that it might be "harmless."
Summer and Phyllis walked over to Victoria, Kyle, Claire, and Harrison. Harrison hugged Summer and Phyllis. Harrison told Phyllis that he had been kidnapped, but he was okay because he had had a lucky charm like Claire had had when she'd been young. Harrison asked Summer if they could buy Claire a new lucky charm, since Claire had lost hers.
Phyllis introduced herself to Claire as "Harrison's very protective grandma." Claire said that it was "wonderful" that Harrison had "so many people who love and protect him." Victoria said that she had been telling Claire about all the "interesting characters" in Genoa City, but Victoria had failed to mention Phyllis.
Summer told Harrison that they needed to get home for lunch. Harrison wanted to invite Claire, but Claire said that she had plans. Victoria asked Kyle to think about what she had said, and Claire and Victoria left. Phyllis asked Harrison to show her the playground. Summer angrily asked how Kyle could "do this" to her.
Kyle said that running into Claire had been unplanned, and Harrison had just wanted to feed the ducks with Claire. Kyle said that Summer was "blowing things out of proportion." Summer reminded Kyle that Harrison had been kidnapped the last time he had been with Claire. Summer said that Claire was "a reminder" of what Harrison had been through. Summer told Kyle that she had been "very clear" that she didn't want Harrison spending time with Claire. Summer said that Harrison wasn't the only one "dealing with trauma" and that Summer was traumatized again every time she saw Claire. Kyle suggested that it would have been "more upsetting to Harrison" to have ignored Claire. Summer argued that all Kyle had had to do was "say hi and keep moving."
Summer asked what Victoria had meant before she had left. Kyle said that Victoria wanted people to give Claire another chance, and Victoria had just been trying to protect her daughter. Summer argued that Claire had the "entire Newman family" and didn't need Kyle or Harrison. Kyle said that Summer was overreacting. Summer asked if Kyle was making "unilateral decisions" and ignoring Summer's "boundaries." Phyllis and Harrison returned, and Phyllis reported that Harrison was hungry. Kyle said that he would take Harrison home, and Summer said that she would go with them in case Claire showed up.
At the Abbott mansion, Diane told Jack that she needed to leave because she was still very angry with him. Jack promised that he would not relapse, and he defended himself, saying that he had done what he had had to do to save Nikki. Diane said that when Jack had overdosed, the "only life that needed saving" had been his. Diane asked Jack what he thought would happen if he walked into an A.A. meeting and told them what he had done. Jack conceded that Diane was right, but he hadn't had enough time to think it through.
Jack continued to apologize, but Diane said that Jack had not thought anything about her when he had put Nikki first. Diane said that she needed to leave because she did not want her anger to cause Jack to relapse. Jack said that what had happened was a "one-off." Diane accused Jack of having liked being high and using Nikki as an excuse to use drugs. Diane questioned if Jack was strong enough not to relapse, and Jack assured Diane that her love was what gave him strength. Diane said that she needed time to figure out what had happened and what could be ahead. Jack took Diane's hand and asked that she find a way to work through things with him.
Jack asked what he could to "reassure" Diane. Diane suggested that Jack go to some twelve-step meetings. Jack said that he would go and that it killed him that he had hurt Diane "this deeply." Diane said that she needed more than an apology to be okay. Jack said that loving Diane and being loved by her had brought him "more joy than [he] knew existed." Jack begged Diane not to leave.
Diane said that she needed to get to the office. Diane asked if Jack would go to a twelve-step meeting. Jack said that he would, and he asked if they were in a "slightly better place" after they'd talked. Diane said that she still needed time.
In the Newman wine cellar, Victor told Jordan that he was considering his options for what to do with her. Jordan asked for "a little hint" of what Victor planned. Victor replied that he was considering his options. Jordan said that she had a "special talent" Victor could use. Jordan said that she could "smell fear...manipulate it...weaponize it." Victor told Jordan that she was a "delusional, vicious bitch."
Jordan said that Victor wanted her to do his "dirty work." When Victor wouldn't give Jordan any more information, Jordan called Victor a "damn cruel bastard." Victor grabbed a bottle of vodka, and Jordan protested that what she needed was food. Jordan reached out to grab Victor, and he slapped her hand away. Victor growled, "I'll decide what you'll get," and he left.
Victoria walked into the Newman living room and found Cole waiting. Victoria told Cole that Summer had shown up at the park, and things had been tense. Victoria said that Summer had wanted to get Harrison away from Claire, and Phyllis had shown up "to play dragon breath with her backup." Cole said that he hated it that Claire felt unwelcome by Summer.
Victor entered the room and said that he had been feeding the horse. Victoria said that she understood why Nikki was in rehab, but Victoria missed Nikki "so much." Victoria said that she and Cole had something to "run by" Victor. Cole reminded Victor that Claire had really enjoyed working with kids at the hospital. Victoria said that Harrison needed a new nanny and that Kyle seemed "open to the idea."
Victoria asked Victor to intervene with Summer and "vouch" for Claire. Victor said that he would not do that because he didn't want Claire "subject to the toxicity of the Abbott household." Victor said that Jack was "a fool," and Diane was "an opportunist." Victoria defended Jack, saying that he had not been "partying" with Nikki. Victor said that he didn't want any of his family to have "anything to do with the Abbotts ever again."
Victoria said that they shouldn't "dismiss" the idea of Claire being Harrison's nanny just because Victor was angry with Jack. Victor said that he had his "own idea" about Claire's future. Victoria speculated that Victor wanted Claire to be a part of Victor's "legacy." Victor said that Victoria needed to return to Newman, and Claire could be Victoria's assistant. Victoria said that she had not decided "if or when" she would return to Newman.
Victor said that Victoria could not mean what she had said. Victoria said that she wanted to focus on Claire for a while. Cole agreed and said that he and Victoria had a chance to help Claire "settle in with her new life." Victor said that he wanted Claire to have a "structured life" and a challenging, fun job. Victor asked "what the hell kind of job" being a nanny would be. Victor said that Victoria and Claire belonged at Newman. Victor said that Claire didn't need to be anywhere near Jack Abbott. Victoria asked if Victor was planning "some kind of retaliation" against Jack. Victor replied, "That son of a bitch almost ruined your mother's life."
Victor said that he just wanted to protect Claire, and he walked out. Cole asked Victoria if Victor's issue was really about Jack's sobriety. Victoria said that she thought Victor's problem was with Jack being the reason Nikki had gotten serious about getting sober. Victoria said that Victor was "definitely planning something," and that was why he didn't want anyone in the family near the Abbotts.
At the coffeehouse, Diane fretted over work. Phyllis approached and said that she wanted to speak with Diane about Kyle. Phyllis said that she had a problem with Kyle for allowing Claire around Harrison. Diane replied, "Well, stand in line." Phyllis asked if Diane shared Summer's concerns about Claire. Diane said that Claire had been a victim of Jordan's, too. Phyllis asked if Diane thought it was weird that Claire had been spending so much time with Harrison after she had just gotten out of a "psych ward."
Diane said that Phyllis was "stirring up trouble," and that Claire was Phyllis' "latest target." Phyllis said that Claire could be a "threat to Harrison." Diane retorted that the Abbotts had had enough drama, and Phyllis needed to stay in her lane. Diane suggested Phyllis and Summer give Claire "the benefit of the doubt." Phyllis said that Jordan was a lunatic and that Claire "could be a psycho in training." Diane scoffed and reminded Phyllis that both she and Diane had been labeled "psychos" in their lives.
Phyllis said that she had "empathized" with Claire and had advised Summer to stop overreacting. Phyllis said that she had also understood that Claire had tried to kill her family. Diane said that Claire had been brainwashed and had gotten help. Phyllis said that she wished Claire could be rehabilitated, but that didn't mean Claire needed to be involved with their grandson.
Phyllis asked if Diane knew that Kyle thought it was a good idea for Claire to be Harrison's nanny. Diane was skeptical. Phyllis said that she had just seen Harrison and Claire at the park, "looking at ducks," despite Summer having asked Kyle to keep Claire away from Harrison. Diane replied that Kyle and Summer needed to figure things out. Phyllis said that they needed "to intervene" for their kids. Diane said that she was late for a meeting, and she left.
When Kyle, Summer, and Harrison returned to the Abbott house, they greeted Jack. Summer and Harrison went to the kitchen to make a grilled cheese. Kyle asked if Jack was all right. Jack said that he was sorry Diane had told Kyle about what happened in the hotel room. Kyle said that it had made sense that Diane had been upset, and he asked if his parents' relationship was in trouble.
Jack defended his actions, saying that he had had no other option. Kyle said that he understood why Jack had done what he had done. Jack said that he hoped Diane would "eventually understand." Jack asked if Kyle was "the other thing" that had been bothering Diane. Kyle told Jack that Diane was convinced that Kyle was undermining her at work. Jack asked if Kyle was "still feeling resentful" that Diane had become CEO.
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