At Society, Mariah walked up to the bar, where Tessa was humming. Tessa said that she had been humming because her "life [was] beautiful." Mariah suggested Tessa could be even happier. Mariah asked Tessa what she would think if "there was a way" for Tessa to be in front of an audience again. Tessa replied that she couldn't leave home, between Aria and her job at Society. Mariah said that she meant that Tessa should go to local music festivals. Tessa admitted it was "tempting."

Abby and Devon approached Tessa and Mariah. After chit-chatting, Devon said that he "missed" Tessa at the label. Mariah responded that since Tessa was so talented, Tessa deserved a spot at a music festival. Tessa interjected that she loved her job and wasn't looking to leave Society. Devon said that he had been "putting together a festival," and Tessa would be a great addition. Tessa was thrilled.

At their table, Devon told Abby that he had not seen it coming that Lily would vote against his suggestion to bring Nate back on the board. Devon lamented that it seemed everyone had been "picking sides" at Chancellor-Winters and had not been doing what would be in the best interest of the company.

Abby defended Lily's decision not to add Nate to the board and said that it had not been "a vote against" Devon. Abby said that Lily would eventually be persuaded to see things Devon's way. Devon said that he had stood by Lily when she had fired Daniel. Abby said that she loved that Devon hadn't voted differently to "spite" Lily. Devon was not convinced that there "wasn't more" to why Lily had voted against Nate. Devon suggested that Billy had "gotten under her skin."

Abby asked Devon if he really thought Lily "was teaming up with Billy." Devon said that Lily was susceptible to Billy's attempts to gain more control at Chancellor-Winters. Devon confessed to Abby that he didn't really love working at the company anymore. Devon said that the company was supposed to be about having a "legacy," and not just about money. Devon said that he was tired of dealing with all the "conflict" Billy had brought to the company.

At Crimson Lights, Billy approached Lily as she stirred her coffee. Lily said that she did not want to "revisit" the subject of the two of them "running the company together." Billy said that he would back off, but he thought Lily would eventually "come around."

Lily told Billy that she had spoken with Mamie and that Mamie had accused Lily of being emotional when she had fired Daniel and Heather. Billy asked if Lily was "finally coming around to the idea" that Mamie was trouble.

Lily said that she would not say Mamie was "trouble," but Lily didn't like the idea of dividing the company. Billy argued that a split might be "inevitable," and that was why he wanted to run the company side by side with Lily. Lily said that she didn't want to talk about it and tried to leave. Billy said that he'd stop talking about the company and offered to buy Lily something "stronger than coffee" to drink.

At the jazz lounge, Billy joked about what a great idea he had had to go to the jazz lounge. Lily said that she could see that something had been "going on" with Billy. Billy confessed that things had been tough with Ashley. Billy said that it had been "tough to watch" Ashley lose herself over Tucker. Lily said that didn't "sound like Ashley at all."

Billy told Lily that he had "always been afraid" of his sister because Ashley had always been so "tough." Billy said that he would "love to fix what Tucker" had broken inside Ashley. Billy said that he hated Tucker, and Lily said that she hated Tucker more than Billy did after what Tucker had done to Devon. Lily said that it was good that Ashley had her family's support. Billy said that he wished his dad was still around. Gazing up at Neil's picture, Lily said that she knew exactly what Billy meant. Billy said that Neil would be "incredibly proud" of Lily. Lily and Billy toasted to both of their fathers.

Billy told Lily a story about his kids. Billy said that when he had dated Lily, she had had a certain "look" that had calmed the kids down. Lily protested that she didn't have "a look." Billy argued that Lily did have a look, and he was surprised she hadn't "pulled that look out" on Devon and Billy.

In Audra's suite at the Athletic Club, Audra told Tucker that they should launch a new marketing campaign for one of the new companies they had acquired. Tucker said that Audra's idea was dumb and suggested another strategy to turn around each company "one by one." Audra suggested that with Tucker's strategies, Glissade could someday "rival Jabot."

Tucker was surprised that Audra had brought up Jabot, since she had told him that she didn't want to focus on rivalries and drama. Audra said that she'd wanted Glissade to become the "biggest cosmetics entity out there" only because she wanted to dominate the industry. Tucker told Audra that Ashley was not his motivation for wanting success, although he would enjoy sticking it to the Abbotts. Audra agreed that surpassing Jabot's success would be good. Tucker said that Audra's "ambition" gave him "sensations." They started kissing.

In bed, Audra said that she wanted to get food. Tucker sarcastically asked if Audra knew there was a restaurant in the hotel. Audra said that they should "try it." Tucker challenged Audra to a race downstairs.

Traci and Ashley sat in the dining room of the Athletic Club. Ashley said that she wanted a shot of tequila. Traci said that Ashley did not need "anything else to drink." The southern alter in Ashley's mind, Belle, thought, "I'll just humor the poor thing." Traci asked why Ashley had not returned Traci or Jack's calls. Ashley said that she had turned off her phone to "detox" from stress. Traci said, "everyone would be a little more comfortable" if Ashley left her phone on, with "everything going on."

Traci told Ashley that Harrison had returned home. Ashley said that they should count their blessings. Traci said that with Harrison back home, the Abbotts could "concentrate" on Ashley. Belle thought, "Son of a bitch."

Traci said that she understood that therapy would be daunting for Ashley but asked why Ashley had changed her mind right before the appointment. Ashley told Traci that she had "panicked." Traci said that Ashley shouldn't have "taken off" because Traci could have tried to help her sister. Ashley said that he had gone to the Athletic Club to "relax and calm down." Ashley suggested that they both take shots of tequila. Traci said that she was afraid for Ashley and that Ashley was "spiraling out of control." Traci begged Ashley to not "hide behind alcohol" and to get help. Ashley promised to reschedule the appointment.

Audra and Tucker raced down the stairs to the restaurant and ran into Ashley and Traci, who were leaving. Ashley asked if Tucker had a "helicopter to fly or a car to crash." Ashley looked at Audra and said, "such a waste. You really are so pretty and so smart. You could do a lot better." Audra was skeptical of the flattery. Ashley said that Audra ought to ditch "this daddy issue" for good.

Ashley excused herself to go to the restroom. Tucker commented to Traci that there was "an entirely new Ashley." Traci pretended not to know what Tucker meant. Traci said that anything happening with Ashley was a "private family matter" and not Tucker's concern. Tucker reminded Traci that Ashley had threatened him. Traci said that it was obvious that Ashley "couldn't care less" about Tucker, and he needed to "let it go." Traci left.

Audra said that something was really wrong with Ashley, and Audra was "a little freaked out" by Ashley's behavior. "Genoa City is not quite big enough to never run into people you don't like," Tucker quipped. Audra told Tucker to stay away from Ashley. Tucker said that he had "let it go" and asked Audra if she could do the same.

Tucker pulled the engagement ring out of his pocket and told Audra that if she would say yes to his proposal, they could drive Ashley away "for good." Audra asked if Tucker always carried the ring around. Tucker said that he wanted to be prepared for Audra to change her mind. Audra asked Tucker to recognize that he didn't really want to get married. Tucker said that he'd like to go around introducing himself as "Tucker Charles, Audra Charles's husband." Audra laughed and said that she still wouldn't be saying yes.

Tucker asked Audra if she had ever daydreamed about a wedding when she had been a little girl. Tucker said that Audra would be beautiful walking down the aisle in a diamond tiara. Tucker said that everyone in town would be "blown away," and Audra said that she would love to see the looks on people's faces.

Audra admitted that she had pictured arriving at her wedding via a "horse-drawn carriage." Audra said that they could have everything they wanted without a wedding. Tucker said that getting married would be about making a promise to each other. Audra argued that marriage was a promise "people break every day of the week." Audra reached out for Tucker's hand and said that she would make a "different promise" to remind Tucker every day that she was with him because she loved him.

At the Abbott mansion, Ashley's alternate personalities started fighting. The dominant alter, Ms. Abbott, told Belle that they needed to eliminate Tucker permanently. Belle asked Ms. Abbott if she was "cuckoo crazy" to suggest killing Tucker. Ms. Abbott told Belle to get out of the way and let her "handle things." Belle said that Ms. Abbott would ruin Ashley's life, and Belle "would not have it." Ms. Abbott reminded Belle that neither one of them liked Tucker.

Belle agreed that Tucker was bad, but she didn't want the blood and mess of murder. Ms. Abbott, still handcuffed to a bed, writhed around and called Belle a "stupid little slut." Belle said that the only way to get rid of Tucker would be to find someone new for Ashley "to love." Ms. Abbott yelled that Belle's idea was stupid. Belle reminded Ms. Abbott that Belle was the one in control.

In the Abbott living room, Traci said that she understood that Ashley was "nervous about seeing a new therapist." Traci suggested they call Ashley's psychologist friend in Paris. Belle remembered that the friend was "smart, charming, and so attractive." Ashley smiled and said that Traci's idea was "incredible." Traci said that she had already left a message for Ashley's friend.

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