Claire stopped by Crimson Lights for a coffee drink. The helpful Esther suggested ordering caramel macchiato topped with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles. As Claire considered adding sprinkles, a smiling Kyle entered from the patio and said, "I'll have what she's having." After Claire opted for plain coffee, Esther disappointedly declared that the drinks she prepared lacked fun. Kyle, hoping to sip his coffee away from office drama, invited Claire to sit with him.

Claire, grasping to connect complicated family ties, noted that Kyle's mom had once been married to Victor. Kyle nodded and replied, "And my dad was married to your grandmother." Claire remarked that Kyle's parents were examples of a loving couple, and she praised her parents, Nikki, and Victor for showing her the love she had craved all her life. Kyle nodded and noted that his focus was on Harrison and Jabot.

Kyle, blaming Summer's misgivings, admitted to Claire that he was sorry he could not hire her to care for Harrison. Claire suggested Kyle go easy on Summer. Claire explained that trauma had affected everyone, especially Victoria. Claire confided to Kyle that Victoria often quietly watched Claire sleep to make sure her daughter was safe and sound. Before Kyle left, Claire asked him to give Harrison her love.

At the Athletic Club, Phyllis greeted Summer and asked about Harrison. Summer reported that Harrison had experienced bouts of exhaustion related to the kidnapping. Phyllis noted that Harrison's loved ones were doing their best to help him feel safe. Summer praised her mother for having confronted Claire regarding Harrison's obsession with her. Summer complained that Kyle had done nothing to address the situation. Phyllis informed her daughter that Diane would not be helpful in limiting Harrison's visits with Claire. Summer insisted she was not overreacting about Claire. Phyllis agreed that people could never be trusted to do the right thing, adding that at least one of her children had heeded her advice.

Discerning that Phyllis was unhappy with Daniel, Summer asked her mother what had happened. Phyllis complained that Daniel had failed to exhibit sympathy after she had told him about Danny breaking her heart. Phyllis acknowledged her concern for Daniel, noting that he seemed unhinged. Summer recalled that Lily had recently fired Daniel and had stolen Omega Sphere, which had resulted in a lawsuit. Phyllis disclosed that she had quit Chancellor-Winters over what had happened to Daniel. Phyllis poured Champagne to toast her decision to cut ties with Lily and Devon and for standing up for herself.

Phyllis admitted she had broken her confidentiality agreement. Summer noted that her mother had claimed she had quit in solidarity with Daniel. Phyllis, explaining that she would have been fired, anyway, berated her former employers for having thrown Daniel out like a piece of garbage. Phyllis said, "I think someone should make them pay." Phyllis reminded Summer that Lily, after firing Daniel because he had hurt her feelings, did not deserve to make millions from the game platform he had developed.

Summer reminded her mother about her pledge to be a better person. Phyllis became defensive and insisted she was protecting her son. Summer pleaded with her mother not to burn Chancellor-Winters to the ground. After Summer left, Phyllis turned on her laptop computer. After clicking a few keys, Phyllis said aloud to herself, "Well, my password still works. If that's not a sign, I don't know what is."

Summer comforted Harrison at the Abbott home after he reported having another bad dream. Harrison cried that he had dreamed about the witch attempting to take him again. Harrison clung to Summer and said, "I'm scared, Mommy." Harrison rushed to greet Kyle when Kyle entered through the front door. Harrison cried that in his dream, the witch had attempted to take him away. Kyle assured his son that he would be safe. Harrison replied, "But what about Claire? She might have the same bad dreams."

Kyle asked Harrison to explain. Harrison said, "The witch took her away and left her someplace dark and scary." Summer replied, "Did Claire tell you that?" Harrison cried, "The witch told me. She said if I wasn't good, she'd take me to the scary place." Summer assured Harrison that he was in the safest place in the world. Harrison asked his parents if Claire could visit, so she could also feel safe.

After Harrison went to the kitchen to eat cookies, Kyle told Summer he planned to give Claire a trial run as Harrison's nanny. Summer protested and told Kyle to give Claire's family time to deal with her trauma. Kyle recalled Harrison and Claire's interaction in the park, acknowledging that they had bonded over their shared trauma. Kyle warned against hiring a stranger to look after Harrison. Kyle said Claire was aware that Summer longed to protect her son like any good mother and had no intentions of breaking Summer and Harrison's mother-son bond.

Summer rehashed her concerns about Claire's past issues and refused to believe that Claire's emotional problems had suddenly resolved. Kyle insisted that Harrison was his main concern, adding that Harrison and Claire had a strong connection. Harrison entered the room and pleaded with Summer to summon Claire. Kyle announced that Claire would become Harrison's new nanny. Harrison jumped up and down with his arms in the air and yelled, "Yay!" Summer glared at Kyle.

In the basement of the Newmans' mansion, Victor crept toward the prison-like cell holding Jordan captive. Jordan awoke with a start and said, "Oh, Victor, Victor, Victor. Get me out of here, okay? Please. Time to let me go." Victor informed Jordan that she was not in a position to make demands. Jordan promised to do whatever Victor requested, including instigating mayhem, causing chaos, and drawing blood. Victor taunted Jordan by describing the warm spring weather and fresh breezes outside. Victor took a seat in a leather club chair and appeared to enjoy Jordan's distress.

Jordan again offered to carry out Victor's orders, so she could be transferred, as agreed, to a conventional prison "for all eternity." Victor replied, "We have agreed to nothing." Jordan slumped to her knees and pleaded as she humbled herself. Victor leaned forward, glared at Jordan, and reminded her that she had attempted to kill him and his family. Victor laughed when Jordan offered to be "the bullet in [his] chamber."

Victor berated Jordan, labeling her as a pathetic creature bent on destroying people. Jordan's lips quivered when Victor reminded her that she was no longer in control. Jordan challenged Victor to show off his accomplishment by having Nikki see her enemy imprisoned. Jordan reminded Victor that Nikki had shown weakness by saving Jordan's life and would likely even free her again.

Jordan warned Victor that people would eventually wonder where she was. Victor told Jordan that everyone believed she was dead after plunging a hundred feet into the dark, cold waters below the Galewood River Bridge when she had slipped while fleeing in panic. Jordan replied, "You bastard." Victor set another bottle of vodka on the table outside the cell, grabbed Jordan by her shirt collar, and warned her never to mention Nikki's name again. Jordan shouted contrite apologies as Victor walked away.

Nick entered the sitting room at the Newman ranch and greeted Cole, who was waiting for Victor. Nick pondered the mystery of his father's whereabouts after Cole explained that no one seemed to know where on the property Victor might be located. After Nick searched for his missing father, he reported to Cole that security officers and even the staff were certain that Victor had not left the property. Cole recalled a similar incident that had recently occurred, though when Victor had eventually turned up, he'd claimed he had been at the stables. Cole asked Nick if Victor might be keeping a secret. Nick replied, "Absolutely."

Cole, grasping for reasons Victor might be plotting something, recalled that he resented Jack and had insisted that all Newmans keep their distance from the Abbott family. Cole told Nick he could not rule out a plot related to Jordan, citing Victor's unsubstantiated claim about the way Jordan had supposedly died. Cole revealed that he had informed Victor that he intended to protect Victoria and Claire until Jordan's body was found. Nick asked Cole about Victor's reaction. Cole replied, "He was very confident that Jordan was out of our lives for good."

Cole recalled that Victor seemed unconcerned, even though Jordan's body had never been recovered. Nick asked Cole if he thought Victor might have been involved in Jordan's death. Cole noted that had Jordan actually fallen into the river, Victor would have ordered his guards to dredge the waters night and day to recover Jordan's body as solid proof that their enemy was gone for good. Nick recalled that several witnesses had seen Jordan fall into the river. Cole replied, "All on Victor's security team."

Victor entered the room. Cole told Victor he and Nick were wondering where Victor had been. Victor punched the air with his fists and replied, "I just went a few round with the old bag."

Victor collected some file folders containing signed contracts and gave them to Nick. Nick became distracted when Victor shared news that Nikki was getting stronger. After Nick left, Cole mentioned giving Claire riding lessons and asked Victor which horse might be the best choice for her. Victor was eager to help.

Claire entered and greeted Cole and Victor. Cole asked Claire if she was interested in riding lessons. Claire was excited about the idea. Victor suggested Claire ride Midnight Blue, which he noted was a steady horse with a strong stride. Victor added that riding horses was in the Newman genes, assuring Claire that she would follow in Victoria and Nikki's footsteps as a natural.

Victor invited Cole and Claire to stay for dinner, enticing them with a menu of prime roast and Brussels sprouts. Claire noted that she had never tasted Brussels sprouts because Jordan despised them with a passion, explaining that the even the smell of the vegetable would make her aunt retch. Victor laughed and replied, "Well, that's interesting." Victor sent Claire and Cole to the stables to meet Midnight Blue while he attended to business. Cole and Claire headed toward the stables. Cole returned after a few minutes and was surprised to discover that Victor was no longer in the room and did not respond when Cole called out.

Victor returned to the basement. Jordan, still holding the half-empty bottle of vodka, was lying on the floor. Victor slammed a covered dish on the table outside the cell. Jordan, startled awake, declined Victor's offer of food and ordered him to take it away. Victor assured Jordan that he had brought her a dish of wonderful food that was full of fiber to make her strong. Jordan gagged when she beheld the dish of Brussels sprouts. Jordan cried, "I can't breathe." Victor popped a Brussels sprout into his mouth and chewed before spitting the macerated green bits onto the floor inside the cell. Before Victor walked away, he said, "Bon appétit." Jordan tossed her pillow to cover the mess on the floor.

While Phyllis was engaged with her laptop, Nick approached. Phyllis quickly closed the lid on her laptop and greeted Nick. Nick asked Phyllis what she was doing. Phyllis replied, "Nothing." Nick admitted he had noticed Chancellor-Winters' logo on Phyllis' laptop screen. Phyllis noted that she no longer worked for Chancellor-Winters because she had quit, adding that she would have been fired due to her connection with Daniel.

Phyllis cried, "Lily and Devon are going all scorched earth." Nick replied, "So, they fired you. But you logged on, and you don't want anyone to see that, so I can't shake the feeling that you're about to scorch your own earth." Phyllis claimed she sought justice for Daniel, hinting that she might upload computer viruses, post unflattering comments on the company's website, or divert Omega Sphere's players to another game. Phyllis assured Nick she had not yet carried out any of her harmful ideas. Phyllis could not believe her ears when Nick replied, "Well, what are we waiting for? I'm in. Let's do this."

Nick sipped Champagne and invited Phyllis to share her deepest, darkest revenge fantasies. Phyllis explained that her goal was to make Lily and Devon regret firing Daniel. Nick replied, "And you, of course." Phyllis said she anticipated that Lily and Devon would rehire Daniel, raise his pay, and bestow a fancier job title. Phyllis included herself to receive the same treatment. Nick warned that Chancellor-Winters' cybersecurity team could trace the virus back to Phyllis.

Phyllis confidently noted that she was an expert and adept at covering her tracks. Nick warned that authorities would confiscate Phyllis' laptop and question Daniel, adding that Phyllis' misdeeds would disappoint Summer once again. Phyllis paused and replied, "Okay. Ugh. How do you do that? I mean, how do you make me realize that what I'm doing is wrong? I won't plant a virus." Phyllis joked that she was at least adept at stirring pots. Nick smiled and complimented the bright-blue color of Phyllis' dress. Phyllis replied, "Thank you. It's electric."

• 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