At the jazz lounge, Audra grabbed a glass of wine as Nate walked in. Nate inquired about Tucker's whereabouts, and Audra said that he was "around." Nate said that he thought Audra might have kicked Tucker to the curb, but Audra replied that she and Tucker were just "independent people." Nate told Audra that he missed her friendship. Audra said if that was true, Nate needed to "stop badgering" her about Tucker. Nate responded that Tucker was a "ruthless SOB" who only cared about himself. Audra told Nate that Tucker had recently turned the jazz lounge into a Parisian Café where he had proposed to her.
Nate asked Audra why she didn't see Tucker's action as a red flag. Nate said that Tucker had just been trying to "recreate a better version of his failed Paris honeymoon with Ashley." Nate said that he was shocked that Audra couldn't see that.
Audra reminded Nate that she had had her "own history" with Tucker in Paris. Nate asked if Audra had accepted Tucker's proposal. Nate said that he hoped Audra hadn't been "foolish enough to say yes." Audra asked why Nate cared about her relationship with Tucker. Audra suggested that Nate might have a "secret infatuation" with her. Nate asked Audra, hypothetically, if it would matter to her if Nate did have ulterior motives.
Audra said that she would be "flattered" if Nate was "into" her. Nate reminded Audra that they were speaking hypothetically, and he accused Audra of "fishing for compliments." Nate said that if he was interested in Audra, he would not be "so subtle about it." Nate said that he had been trying, as her friend, to figure out how to get Audra away from Tucker.
Audra said that she was grateful that Nate was "protective" of her, and if it made him "feel any better," she had turned the proposal down. Audra said that marriage was an "archaic institution." Nate suggested that Audra's issue was with Tucker and not marriage. Nate said that Audra needed to "take the blinders off" and that she deserved better. Nate left to go to the meeting at Chancellor-Winters.
At the Athletic Club, Alan called Ashley and told her that he was leaving town and asked to meet. Ashley, who was being dominated by the controlled by Ms. Abbott, rudely replied that Alan just wanted to psychoanalyze her again. Alan denied the accusation. As Alan spoke, Ashley's head started ringing as Belle took over her personality. Ashley flirtatiously said that she would love to see Alan, and she would meet him at the hotel.
At Crimson Lights, Abby asked Devon why Mamie had called an "emergency meeting" at Chancellor-Winters. Devon didn't know why the meeting had been called, but Billy hadn't been invited. Tucker approached, and Abby gave Tucker the cold shoulder. Devon scolded her for being rude. Abby said that she was sorry, but Devon knew what was about to happen. Abby suggested that Tucker would just try to "butter [them] up." Tucker admitted that had been his plan because he had a favor to ask.
Tucker said that he was still on Dominic's music class emailing list, and Tucker had seen that there was an upcoming performance. Devon said that it would not be a good idea for Tucker to attend because Tucker might "cause a scene." Devon said that nothing had changed since Devon had asked Tucker to "keep [his] distance." Devon and Abby turned to go, and Tucker asked if Ashley was feeling better.
Abby said that what had happened between Ashley and Tucker was "ancient history." Tucker asked if Abby had seen her mother in person lately. Abby, visibly annoyed, asked why Ashley was Tucker's concern. Tucker told Abby that she needed to check in on Ashley "a little more regularly."
When Ashley arrived at the restaurant, she was ecstatic to see Alan. Ashley apologized for having been "unpleasant" to Alan before and blamed it on her family picking at her. Alan said that the last time he had seen Ashley, she had told Alan to leave her alone and go to Vienna. Ashley brushed it off and said that she had been dealing with "horrible siblings." Ashley twirled her hair and said that Alan was the only person she could trust. Tucker walked in and looked at Ashley with a worried expression.
Tucker approached Alan and Ashley and introduced himself. Alan said that he'd been friends with Ashley for years, and Tucker said that Alan had to know who Tucker was then. Alan said that he did know about Tucker. Ashley rubbed Alan's shoulder and told Tucker that Alan was brilliant and just being modest. Ashley said that Alan had been the one who had made Ashley realize she had been wrong about her fight with Tucker in Paris. Tucker said that Alan's timing to visit Ashley couldn't have been better.
Ashley suggested Tucker should move along. Audra walked into the restaurant and saw the group at the bar. Ashley exclaimed that Audra's timing was great. Ashley asked Audra to keep a "closer eye" on Tucker. Alan and Audra shook hands. Audra said that it sounded like Ashley was in "good hands," and Audra and Tucker left.
Ashley told Alan that Audra was "so pretty" and "way too smart to be with somebody as horrible as Tucker." Alan asked Ashley how she felt about Tucker's "sub-textual comments" about Ashley's mental health and about Tucker "moving on" with Audra. Ashley sarcastically asked if she should "pull up a couch." Alan apologized for the "occupational hazard." Ashley said that Tucker was with the right person. Touching Alan's arm and grinning, Ashley said that she was, too.
Ashley asked if Alan could stay longer in Genoa City. Alan said that he could have someone "cover" for him at the conference so he could spend more time with Ashley.
At Chancellor-Winters, Lily asked Mamie why she was early for the meeting. Mamie said that she wanted to talk to Lily because their last meeting had been "heated." Lily asked what the meeting would be about. Mamie said that she wanted to wait for the others to arrive but promised it would "be worth it." Lily said that she didn't want any surprises "like last time." Mamie promised there wouldn't be any.
Devon, Abby, and Nate walked into the office and greeted Mamie. Lily said that Billy should be at the meeting, too, since he was on the board. Mamie said that the meeting was for "family only" and Abby. Abby reminded Mamie that Billy was Abby's family, too. Mamie said that some big decisions needed to be made because the Winters family was "really dysfunctional." Mamie said that since Lily was settled in at work, it was time for the family to "reassess" things. Mamie said that Billy and Jill had been causing the Winters family to turn on each other, and Mamie was there to fix it.
Nate said that Mamie was overreacting. Mamie disagreed and asked about Nate "being denied a seat on the board at Chancellor-Winters." Lily responded that it was "too soon," and Mamie accused Lily of "punishing" Nate. Nate told Mamie that he had initially been upset about being denied the board seat, but he had talked to Lily about it and had seen her point. Nate admitted that he had betrayed the company and the family, and he was only involved in Chancellor-Winters because Devon and Lily had forgiven him. Nate said that "any tension" going on was coming from Mamie because she hated Jill. Mamie denied hating Jill but said that they needed to return Chancellor-Winters to the "family business it was intended to be."
Devon reminded Mamie that Jill had brought Chancellor in with the merger, and it wasn't just about the Winters family. Nate accused Mamie of "creating a war" to get what she wanted. Mamie grew defensive. Lily agreed that Mamie was trying to start a war, and she accused Mamie of not caring if it caused the whole company to crash down on them. Lily said that Jill wouldn't have brought Billy back to the company if Mamie hadn't "created so much dissension." Lily accused Mamie of undermining all Lily had "built up." Mamie said that the point was Lily had done the work for the company, not Jill. Lily said that half of the company was Jill's. Mamie wouldn't relent and insisted the family work together to remove Jill and Billy.
Devon said that Mamie was trying to find problems when she herself was the problem. Mamie said that she was "heartbroken" at how her family was treating her. Nate, Devon, and Lily reassured Mamie that they loved her. Devon said that there was "too much at stake" for them to allow Mamie to "take a swing" at Billy and Jill the way she wanted to. Mamie angrily said that Lily, Devon, and Nate were "overly entitled, under-experienced, wannabe adults" who were too afraid to "take a leap of faith."
Lily said that everyone needed to calm down. Mamie said that it was clear she was not welcome at the company. Mamie reminded Nate that he wouldn't even be a part of the company if Mamie hadn't "intervened." Growing angrier, Mamie said "This is betrayal, and I am never going to forget it." Mamie said that she had a stake in the company, too. Before she stormed out, she declared that they would be seeing more of her. Nate said, "I think we just made another enemy."
In a suite upstairs, Audra asked Tucker what he had thought of Alan. Tucker said that Alan hadn't made much of an impression. Audra said that she was tired of "running into" Ashley and her "many moods." Tucker said that Ashley was unwell, and Audra asked why no one had done anything about it. Tucker agreed and said that Abby didn't even know anything was wrong with Ashley. Audra told Tucker that Ashley had actually seemed "chipper" when they had been talking to her. Tucker said that he'd been focused on Alan. Audra said that Ashley had looked like she was going to "devour the poor guy" and Ashley had wanted more than therapy from Alan.
Audra said that she would be thrilled to never hear Ashley's name again. Tucker, acting contrite, said that he didn't want to be with Ashley, but he did still care about Ashley. Tucker said that the Abbots were "obviously in denial" about Ashley's condition, and he hoped Alan was "there for" Ashley. Tucker said that he wanted to think about Audra instead of talking about Ashley. Tucker reported that things were "back on track" with Glissade, and he and Audra could go on their trip to Paris. Audra didn't appear to be very thrilled, and Tucker asked why she wasn't happier. Audra said that she'd like to go to more than "just Paris" and suggested some other places to visit.
Tucker said that their itinerary could be wherever Audra wanted. Tucker said that he wanted to "fulfill every desire" Audra had. As they began to undress, Audra said that the trip would be "so good" for them. Interrupting a kiss, Audra said that she wanted to make one thing clear -- she didn't want any pressure about Tucker's marriage proposal. Tucker said that he hoped Europe would change her mind.
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