At Chancellor-Winters, Daniel entered Lily's office and mentioned that he'd sent a text message about wanting to stop by, but he'd never heard back. Lily huffed that she was busy, but Daniel informed her that he'd checked with Esther, who had thought Lily might have time between meetings. Lily retorted that she didn't have time for "whatever this is." Daniel shared that he wanted to discuss the lawsuit, since the arbitration date was approaching, and he hoped they could talk before things got completely out of hand.

Lily snapped that there was nothing to talk about, since Daniel was suing Chancellor-Winters, and they intended to fight back. Daniel protested that he wasn't asking for everything -- just the pieces of Omega Sphere that were closest to his heart. Daniel argued that the platform wouldn't exist without him, and it was his vision and direction that had made it successful. Lily countered that the success had happened because of the company's capital and resources.

Daniel pleaded that he'd created Omega Sphere for his daughter to prove that he loved her. Lily retorted that just because he wanted something didn't mean he was entitled to have it. Daniel hoped Lily had changed her mind after things had cooled off between them. Lily scoffed at the idea that he wanted her to do him an expensive favor after he'd cheated on her. Daniel questioned whether it was better to punish him by taking away everything he'd made. Lily reiterated that he hadn't made it on his own, and he didn't get to keep it.

Daniel said he was sorry for hurting Lily, but they needed to keep business separate. Lily defended that she was, but Daniel accused her of only being happy if she crushed him. Lily hesitated to continue the conversation without lawyers present. Daniel demanded to know what it was about if it wasn't revenge. Lily reasoned that she was acting in the best interests of the company, and he'd signed a contract.

Daniel insisted that he wasn't hurting the company by asking for what he deserved. Lily countered that they'd invested a lot of time and money in Omega Sphere, and it was of great value to the company. She continued that if she handed back bits and pieces of it for free because he couldn't afford to buy them out, it would undercut their bottom line because they'd have to start over from scratch. Daniel conceded that she had logic and the law behind her, but he thought it was also something to hide behind.

Daniel recalled that he and Lily had known one another for almost their entire lives, and they'd had one another's backs and even loved one another. He begged her, as a friend and someone who'd adored her, not to take his creation from him. Lily griped that it sounded like a guilt trip. Daniel acknowledged that he was pushing, but he couldn't walk away because Princess Louisa was a love letter to his kid.

Lily explained that the board had voted to keep all of Omega Sphere's intellectual property, and she couldn't undo it. Daniel anticipated that if she backed down, other members might follow to make it easier on her, since everyone knew about their breakup. Lily repeated that it was about the company, and she huffed that she had enough things on her plate right then. Daniel observed that she seemed stressed, and he offered to talk about it, but she snappily declined.

Daniel recognized that he was asking a lot, but he believed they could figure out a solution. Lily agreed to revisit the topic with the board when it was convenient, but she refused to make any promises. Daniel thanked her, and he headed to the door. He stopped and wished her luck with whatever else she was dealing with, and he exited. A video call from Jill appeared on Lily's computer screen, and Jill apologized for the delay. Lily demanded to know if Jill had really given Billy all her power behind their backs.

Jill confirmed that she was stepping back and giving Billy control because Devon was determined to push Billy out of the company, and she had to make sure that wasn't possible. Lily blasted her for blindsiding them instead of warning them about the decision. Jill believed the move would help the company by limiting the number of arguments because Billy would have power equal to that of Lily and Devon. Jill planned to still be available as an advisor, and she expected that Lily, Devon, and Billy would get back to business when they were forced to work together. Lily protested that it would make things much worse.

Daniel entered Society, looking distant. Tessa asked if she could help him, and he recognized her. She explained that they had mutual friends on social media, and she introduced herself as Mariah's wife. Daniel clarified that he was a fan of her music, which had helped him get through some rough times. She gently pushed to know if he was having a rough time then. He replied that it would be an understatement. Tessa suggested some food and drinks to cheer him up, and she told him she was a good listener. She encouraged him to give her a shot, since she might surprise him.

At the bar, Tessa declared herself a fan of Daniel's, too. She called it a cool tribute to name Princess Louisa after his daughter, and she envisioned writing an album about how much she loved Aria. Daniel reported that he was no longer working for Chancellor-Winters, and the company owned the rights to his games, so they were no longer his. Daniel confided that things with Lily had ended badly after he'd cheated on her, but he didn't want to let go of the work he'd created. He bemoaned that everything was a giant mess, and it was all his fault.

Tessa related to the feeling, and Daniel asked if she'd ruined her own life. She recalled that she's caused plenty of trouble for herself and those around her. Tessa recounted the trip she'd taken to a music festival when she'd been dating Noah, and Mariah had been with Devon. Tessa admitted there had been chemistry between her and Mariah, and she'd been signed to Devon's label at the time.

Tessa continued that she'd used Mariah's journal for inspiration without her permission, and the mistake had cost her a job, a friend, and a boyfriend. Tessa regretted that her whole world had fallen apart, but Daniel pointed out that it hadn't stayed that way. Tessa was thankful that she'd had help putting the pieces back together. Daniel implored her to tell him how to do it step by step, and he'd be forever in her debt.

In Chancellor Park, Devon and Abby admired Dominic's skill at climbing the monkey bars. Abby cited Devon's earlier reference to something going on at work, and he revealed that Billy had told him and Lily that Jill had handed over all her power at Chancellor-Winters to Billy. A shocked Abby thought it didn't make any sense, and Devon questioned why Jill hadn't made the call to let them know. Devon surmised that Billy was making a move to assert control over them, and he refused to stand for it.

Devon stressed that Jill hadn't mentioned a word of it, and Billy had claimed she was unreachable while traveling. Devon considered it "classic Billy" to do something underhanded with an ulterior motive. Devon questioned why Jill would blindside them, especially after Jill had put Lily in charge. He added that Jill was aware of the tension between him and Billy, and he doubted Jill would hand Billy a grenade without warning Devon. Abby theorized that Jill had just been careless. "Or she wants to go to war," Devon replied.

Abby wondered what Devon was going to do if Jill really was handing her power over to Billy. Devon didn't want to think about it until he and Lily talked to Jill. Devon recounted that the chaos at Chancellor-Winters had all started after Lily had gone out of town, when Billy and Chance had stepped in, and Mamie had also started causing issues. Abby pointed out that the company had remained profitable, but Devon fretted that they couldn't do good business when management was unstable. Abby wondered how Neil would have handled the situation.

Devon imagined that Neil would have told them to cut through their issues and figure out how to work together -- or walk away. Devon admitted that he'd love to walk away, but his partnership with Lily was too important, and he would feel awful if he took a step back and watched everything they'd worked for fall apart. Abby contemplated whether there was a way Devon and Billy could work on things. Devon considered Billy to be a threat to the company -- a threat that needed to be gone -- and he intended to figure out a clever way to get Billy out.

Abby clucked that it wasn't like Devon to play dirty, but he vowed to do whatever it took to protect the company. Devon added that Billy had declared war, and if Devon didn't do something, they could lose everything. Devon supposed that if Billy was trying to gain control without Jill's approval, Jill would be angry, and Lily would never trust Billy again. Abby asserted that Billy was smarter than that, and she recommended that they figure out what Billy was up to before Devon drew up battle plans.

Devon answered a call from Lily, who informed him that Jill had confirmed that everything Billy had said was true. Devon told Lily that there was something he needed to take care of, and then he'd be at the office. Abby assured Devon that she and Dominic would be fine on their own, and she asked what he needed to handle that urgently. She warned him not to do something he'd regret.

At Society, Ashley's alter Belle was in control as Ashley cheerfully greeted Audra. Ashley hoped that Audra had wised up about Tucker, and Audra groaned that they were back to that. Ashley guessed everyone had blind spots, but she was optimistic that Audra was by herself because she'd ditched the snake. Audra insisted that she and Tucker were solid and connected, and she divulged that they were leaving town for a bit. Ashley feigned surprise to hear they were going to Paris, sarcastically noting that Tucker's relationships always worked out "so well" there.

Audra suggested that Ashley find someone to talk to who she hadn't insulted a dozen times. Ashley swore that she wasn't trying to be rude, but she reiterated that she thought Audra could do better because Tucker wasn't worth the trouble. Audra asserted that Tucker wasn't trouble for her, and she wouldn't give up on him when things got tough or give him mixed messages. Ashley recognized that it was something to cherish and celebrate, and she wished the couple only the best.

Audra noted that Alan's visit seemed to be helping, but she advised Ashley not to get involved with her therapist. Ashley found it adorable that Audra was giving her dating advice. Audra swore that she had no desire to interfere in Ashley's romantic life, but she cautioned that it was unethical for a therapist to be involved with a client. Ashley reasoned that Alan was her friend and not her therapist, but Audra noted that the two had looked more than friendly. Audra suspected that Ashley was hoping to lure Alan in by flirting with him, so he'd be too busy crushing on her to focus on her psychological problems.

Ashley remarked that it was quite the juicy plot Audra had cooked up. Audra imagined it wasn't easy for Ashley to hide what was happening with her with a psychologist hovering. Ashley recognized that Alan was brilliant and attractive, and she reiterated that they weren't involved in a professional way. Audra asked if that meant Ashley wouldn't pursue him. Ashley chirped that she was open to whatever the universe had in store for her, and she sauntered off.

At the Athletic Club, Tucker greeted Alan and asked if he was leaving. Alan replied that he had business elsewhere, but Tucker protested that Alan couldn't just leave Ashley in the lurch. Tucker insisted that she desperately needed help, and Alan had to do something about it. Alan observed that it mattered a lot to Tucker, who swore that it wasn't about him. Tucker proposed that Alan give Ashley insight and guidance, but Alan doubted she would be comfortable with him discussing her with her ex. Tucker told Alan to consider him a concerned friend.

Alan queried what made Tucker certain Ashley needed psychological therapy. Tucker offered to detail all the disturbing and bizarre behavior Ashley had displayed since their honeymoon in Paris, with her experiencing one personality shift after another. Alan figured that people were entitled to their emotions, but Tucker warned that it was deeper than that. Tucker imagined that Alan had seen it, and he asked if Traci or Jack had approached Alan about it.

Alan inquired whether it was possible that what Ashley was going through was the result of Tucker's behavior. Tucker admitted that he hadn't been the perfect husband, and he could have been more supportive. Alan wondered if Tucker had told Ashley that. Tucker was sure that a kind word from him wouldn't solve whatever was going on, and he cautioned that Ashley couldn't get well on her own if Alan left.

Tucker indicated that Ashley's attitude toward him had been constantly shifting, and Audra had witnessed Ashley talking about herself in the third person, saying "she" was out to get him. Tucker stressed that someone needed to step up immediately, whether it was Alan or it was Ashley's family. Alan pondered whether it had just been a misunderstanding, and Tucker bet the doctor was good at poker. Tucker wondered what hand Alan was holding then, but Alan contended that he didn't play games.

Alan guessed that Tucker felt guilty that Ashley was suffering pain and severe trauma because of how he'd treated her, so Tucker was hoping she'd seek help. Tucker asked how that would benefit him. Alan reasoned that if Ashley got help, Tucker would be off the hook for hurting her. Tucker accepted responsibility for hurting Ashley, but he argued that he hadn't been entirely to blame. He insisted that he really wanted her to get help for her own sake and for her family.

Tucker shared that he'd moved on romantically, and he slept very well at night. Alan figured that he wasn't as good at reading people as he'd thought. Tucker asked how Alan had read Ashley, but Alan declined to discuss her. A staff member handed Alan back his credit card. Tucker realized Alan had decided to stay even before Tucker had sat down, and Alan had eaten up all the information Tucker had provided with a spoon. Tucker added that he liked Alan's style. Alan shook Tucker's hand and wished him well.

Later, Audra joined Tucker at the Athletic Club and relayed that Ashley had just wished them well. Audra recounted that Ashley had first told Audra that Audra could do better than Tucker, but Audra had defended their relationship, and Ashley had backed down and said she was glad they were happy. Audra considered it to be a weird switch from when Ashley had insisted she was Tucker's one true love, and she wondered if Ashley's shift had to do with the therapist friend who was helping her.

Tucker suggested that he and Audra make a conscious effort to drop the subject of Ashley, since he just wanted to concentrate on them and get "the hell out of town." He proposed that they book an earlier flight. Audra wondered if he was trying to run away from something. Tucker swore that he just wanted to get away with Audra. Devon entered the club and asked if Tucker had a second, since Devon could use his help.

Alan met Ashley at Society with apologies for the delay he'd had getting into a new room. Ashley gushed that she was happy he was sticking around. He mentioned that he'd run into her ex-husband, and she called Tucker a selfish pig who liked to hear himself talk. Alan thought Tucker had seemed genuinely concerned and that he carried guilt over what had happened between him and Ashley. Alan believed Tucker might care about her more than she realized. Ashley cooed that she was only interested in better things.

Ashley promised that she would never scare Alan off again because she wanted him to stay as long as possible. Alan noted that Tucker had seemed to think Alan's stay was for professional rather than personal reasons, and Tucker had asked a lot of questions. Alan added that Tucker was the kind of man who felt entitled to what he thought he deserved, so Alan hadn't been inclined to help. Ashley purred that she wanted to focus on what was right in front of her.

Ashley and Alan strolled through the park, and she mused that it was one of her favorite places. He remembered seeing a sign stating it had been named after Katherine Chancellor, and he inquired whether Ashley had known her. Ashley replied that she had, and Alan imagined Katherine had been a powerful figure in town.

In Ashley's head, Belle wondered why she couldn't remember Ashley's past. "Because I want you to fail, you dumbass," Ms. Abbott snarled. Alan asked if everything was okay, and Ashley claimed that she was just enjoying the sunshine and company, since it had been a while since she'd been at ease. Ashley admitted that she'd wanted to kiss him ever since he'd first arrived in town.

• Ashley's evil alter identity, alone with Tucker, sparks fear in Ashley's protective identity that he is in grave danger

• Cole confronts Victor about his suspicions

• Cole secretly watches as Victor emerges from a secret doorway, carrying a food tray covered with a domed lid

• Nikki returns home