At Newman Media, Victor Nick updates that Nate found no sign of cancer on Ashland’s medical records. No treatment, no appointment, no chemotherapy. Nick snarls that he is manipulating Victoria and thinks there is a special place in hell for him. Victor warns much of it is now in Victoria’s hands. Nick will call for reinforcements.
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Victoria comes to work where Ashland already works. He was surprised to find her gone when he came downstairs to go to the office. Victoria had reach for running and explained that she did not sleep well. She is surprisingly angry at her father for putting this in motion. Locke assures her that he will not utter a word that he is accused of falsifying his cancer. He knows what to do to combat this and suggests that they flee for a time to the Palazzo in Tuscany where they were married. Victoria does not want people to think they are running away from the charges. Ashland begins to wonder if her father has planted more doubt in her head than she is willing to admit.
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At Crimson Lights, Nate tells Elena that he still feels conflict over violating one’s medical privacy and sharing content with a third party. Elena asks if he wishes he had not given Victor the proof. Nate replies, “No,” but he can not help thinking about the next thing. It changes everything for him. He figures Ashland will try to ruin his reputation. Elena admits that in order to come to him, he has to express his own deception. She’s angry about what Locke did to Nate. “Please do not blame yourself.” Elena explains that the man is shameless and that one has to pay him. If she had not sworn not to do any harm, he would have been at the top of her “to do” list. Nate says thank you for being angry at his name; he is angry at himself for being duped and can not believe he was his best man. Elena recalls that he played them all. Nate is amazed that he almost took a job over him. Lily and Devon enter as he wonders what he will do now if he does not work for Ashland.
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Lily and Devon join Elena and Nate in asking about their future plans. Nate explains that he has found that the job for Ashland Locke does not suit him best. Elena steps in to talk about perspective as he struggles to explain his change of heart. Lily wonders if her warnings about family policy have come in handy. Nate admits it happened and notices that he needs to figure out his next move. Lily laughs and says she and Devon have the perfect solution. After conferring with her brother, who is on the same page, Lily warns Elena and Nate that this can not leave the table, but they and Devon have decided to merge companies. Nate and Elena are appropriately impressed. Lily tells Nate that they want him to be a part of it. Devon explains the plan is to build a dynasty for her family. Nate is not sure where he fits in, but Devon says he can forge his way there. Nate has to think about it. Devon asks what Elena thinks. She says cautiously that she likes the idea, but also thinks that Nate has to decide for herself. Nate snaps at once – he applauds her enthusiasm but he’s not sure it’s the right move for him! Everyone exchanges hard looks.
At Newman Media, Adam and Nikki are joined by Victor and Nick and they are all on the same page where Nate’s evidence and Ashland are concerned. Nick says Victoria is very resistant to the idea of her husband lying to her. They really only have one movement left and it will take them all to pull it off. Nick and Victor share their plan offscreen. Adam does not think it works and Nikki fears how Victoria will react. Victor argues that her priority must be to remove Ashland from her life. Nick adds that they have to get her alone. Adam is worried about the company, but Nick is only worried about his sister. If Locke’s plan was to take control of Newman-Locke, Victoria could now be random – an obstacle he must overcome by all necessary means! Nikki is horrified at the idea that he could actually harm her daughter. Victor promises that he will not hurt any hair on Victoria’s head. When Nick asks Adam if he’s there, he replies, “100%.” Nikki is ready too. “Everything for my daughter.”
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At Newman-Locke, Ashland Victoria presses on her doubts about him. He can stand the idea that she would think he was fooling her. Victoria warns that they would certainly not be able to move along it and says that some lines cannot be crossed. Ashland wonders if she expects him to break down and make some kind of confession. Victoria volley that if there is a confession to be made, then now would be the time to do it. Ashland stands up and says there’s something he has to admit – it’s an earthquake. Victoria listens. Ashland tells her, “I love you. I love you more than I love anything in my whole life. You are a gift I do not deserve and I want to spend the rest of my life to make you happy. He can see that she’s torn between her love for him and her loyalty to her family. Victoria is so sorry Ashland steams that she has nothing to regret – her family breathes a sigh of relief with conspiracy theories. is to get away. Locke can not think of a better place than Tuscany. Victoria asks, “Today?” Ashland says yes. Just then, Nikki comes in all weepy and tells Victoria she has to talk to her alone as she the only person who will understand. Victoria insists her husband stay.
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At Newman-Locke, Adam talks about a backup plan with Victor and Nick. He mentioned one, but her father shot it down. Adam wonders if the board has the power to cancel Ashland’s contract if Victoria does not come around … and her? Victor and Nick promise Victoria will not be fired, but Adam argues that this falls under incompetence. Nick accuses him of trying to grab a force. Adam has an interest in the company because he actually works for it, unlike Nick. Victor warns, “boys,” and reiterates that they care about the company with every fallout, but Victoria’s well-being is her main concern. Just then Lauren walks in and asks to know what Victor knows exactly about her husband!
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At Newman-Locke, Nikki decides that she will not be polite anymore and exclaims to Locke: “I do not ask anymore, I tell you to leave this office.” Ashland resisted and Nikki broke that it was about her marriage – she and her husband had a terrible fight! Victoria reassures Nikki and then tells Ashland that she has to talk to her mother on her own. He understands and wishes his mother-in-law the best before he leaves. Nikki turns her back and sends a text.
According to Newman Media, Victor told Lauren that he received a package from Michael yesterday. They reason that would have been sent days ago if he was safe. Lauren knows he has people looking for her husband. Victor asks how she knows that. She says it does not matter. Victor admits that he lost contact with Michael. Lauren knew it. She’s glad she went to Kevin’s and made a report of missing persons. Victor promises that they will find him, not the GCPD. Lauren sniffs at the idea that she would trust Victor if he did not give her information beforehand. Victor admits that he did not want to alert her. Lauren does not even know why Michael was sent to Peru and asks Adam and Nick if they have any information they need. They are also cagey and Victor informs Lauren it is confidential. He is sorry that the trip was dangerous, but he will rectify the situation. Nick gets a text from Nikki saying, “Now. Quick.” He tells Victor he and Adam need to take care of the situation they discussed earlier. Victor will be joining us soon. Adam and Nick leave and Victor promises Lauren he will do anything to bring Michael back safely.
At Crimson Lights, Nate apologizes for blowing up Devon and Lily, who asks what’s wrong with him. “Just tell us.” Nate says it’s complicated. It is the successor to a bad judgment. There is nothing they can do, he just needs time to regroup. Devon and Lily are full of ideas to distract him. Nate has to take care of a few things and gets up and goes out after kissing Elena. Lily asks her friend, “What’s up?” Elena says she can not talk about it, but assures that he will be fine. She thinks he will appreciate the job offer in time because he needs something to join.
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In her office, Victoria gives her mother some water and asks about her argument with Victor. She assumes it has to do with the accusations her father makes about her husband. Nikki informs Victoria that there is no doubt in her mind that Victor was right to investigate Ashland. Victoria realizes she’s been deceived and stands up, fuming, as Nikki says Ashland has been using her and lying to her since the day he claimed he was sick. Victoria, angry, wonders how far she and Dad are willing to go. Victor comes in, with Nick and Adam behind him and says, “As far as it goes to show you exactly what Ashland did.” Nick tells his sister she will not leave until she has seen all the evidence.
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