At the Athletic Club, Daniel ran into Abby and sarcastically asked if he was allowed to talk to her without lawyers present. Daniel said that he didn't hold anything against Abby, and knowing someone was on his side meant a lot to him. Abby, looking sheepish, told Daniel that she couldn't lie to him.

Abby said that she couldn't tell Daniel much about the board meeting. Abby confessed that she had voted to fight for Chancellor-Winters' intellectual property. Daniel appeared shocked and asked if some of the board members had been open to settling the lawsuit. Abby reiterated that she couldn't give Daniel any details. Abby apologized and said that she didn't mean to hurt Daniel, but she had had to do what was best for Chancellor-Winters. Daniel angrily suggested that Devon had added Abby to the board so she could vote the way Devon wanted. Abby argued that Devon's feelings didn't matter when she had to give a board vote. Abby said that she needed to get back to the office, and she left.

In Audra's suite, Audra asked Tucker if he was certain that doing a favor for Devon would repair their father-son relationship. Audra said that it was "strangely out of character" for Devon to make a deal with Tucker about getting Billy ousted from Chancellor-Winters. Tucker confessed that Devon hadn't really brokered a deal between them. Tucker said that Devon would be willing to do something "underhanded" to get Billy out of the company, and "underhanded" was Tucker's "specialty." Audra said that she couldn't argue with that.

Audra asked if Tucker really thought that Devon would "respond well" if Tucker got dirt on Billy. Tucker said that Devon needed his father's help, whether Devon knew it or not. Audra said that she didn't want to worry about Devon anymore because she had exciting news. After Audra told Tucker that their flights to Paris had been moved up, Tucker said that he needed to handle the "Billy situation" immediately and postpone the trip again. Audra asked if Tucker was seriously canceling on her again.

Audra was livid and said that she was "sick and tired of being runner-up" to everyone else in Tucker's life. Audra suggested that Tucker's excuse was "just a cover story" to avoid the trip again. Tucker shouted that he finally had an opportunity to "prove" himself to Devon. Tucker argued that if Audra cared about him at all, she would not want him to "blow" his chance with Devon.

Tucker said that if he could put off helping Devon, he would. Tucker said that if there was any chance helping Devon would mend their relationship, Tucker had to do it. Audra argued that what she and Tucker had wasn't "as meaningful" to Tucker as his relationship with people who wanted nothing to do with him. Audra said that Tucker was punishing her for not accepting his proposal, and she started to cry. Audra screamed that she was "done." Audra said that Tucker didn't really want a relationship with her, and she would go to Paris by herself. Audra stormed out, and Tucker kicked the suitcases.

At Chancellor-Winters, Devon told Nate and Lily that they had to work fast to pull off their plan against Billy. Lily agreed and said that Jill had betrayed them, and they needed to "respond accordingly."

Abby entered the office. Devon said that he was sorry to "spring" it on her, but an emergency board meeting had been called. Abby protested that Billy was out, but Devon said that that was "the point." Jill popped up on the TV screen and said, "Oh, for God's sake, what now?" Nate excused himself.

Jill said that she had already made it clear that all her voting rights and authority were given to Billy so she could take a step back from the business. Lily said that Jill had made herself clear, but that they couldn't reach Billy. Jill said that they knew that Billy was traveling. Devon said that when the company had merged, Devon and Lily had signed an agreement with Jill, not Billy. Devon motioned to "clearly define Billy's power within the company." Devon suggested that Billy could not veto decisions or make them unilaterally.

Jill accused Lily and Devon of ambushing her. Abby said that she would have liked a "heads-up." Lily told Jill that the "balance" had shifted because Jill had given Billy so much power. Jill argued that their move had neutralized anything Billy could do. Devon said that Billy had already been "causing instability" in the company. Devon suggested they vote, and Jill asked why they should even bother to do that. Jill assumed that Abby would vote with Devon and Lily, so Jill just wanted to call her lawyer to start fighting them. Abby interjected that she would not be voting with Lily and Devon on the matter.

Jill thanked Abby for making a wise choice and warned Devon and Lily not to "try this again." Jill hung up, and Abby asked Devon why he had taken Abby's vote for granted. Devon said that he thought Abby had "understood the situation" with Billy. Abby said that she did understand but didn't necessarily agree with Devon's solution. Abby reminded Devon that she had been forced to choose between the Newmans and the Abbotts her whole life, and she couldn't believe Devon would do that to her, as well.

Devon said that Abby was right and that he should have talked to her. Abby said that her reasons for voting against Devon and Lily had been "legitimate." Abby said that they already had enough tension, and giving Jill trouble would be a "fire starter." Abby reminded Devon that the Winters family had benefited from the merger with Jill and asked if they really wanted to treat Jill that way. Lily suggested that there had been a "silver lining" to losing the vote because Billy could have become even more dangerous if they had weakened his power.

Later, at Chancellor-Winters, Abby knocked on Lily's office door. Abby wanted to discuss her vote earlier in the day. Lily said that she understood Abby's perspective. Abby told Lily that she had spoken with Daniel about voting against settling the lawsuit. Lily reminded Abby that discussing board meetings with outsiders was not appropriate. Lily confessed that Daniel had "got" to her when he'd visited Lily before to "plead his case."

Lily said that there would be bad publicity from the trial, and Abby agreed. Lily said that she'd like to "avoid this whole legal battle." Lily suggested potentially giving Daniel one of the games back or hiring him as a consultant and giving him some of the profits. Abby said that Lily's idea sounded like "a fair compromise."

When Audra and Sally ran into each other at Society, Sally asked why Audra was upset. Audra recounted that Tucker had once again put "someone else's concerns" above Audra. Audra said that Tucker was going to take on a "doomed mission" for his son instead of honoring what he had told Audra. Audra told Sally what had happened in the hotel room. Audra asked if Sally could see "what a thoughtless bastard" Tucker had been. Sally said that she understood Audra's frustration but could see "Tucker's point of view."

Sally said that she was always on Audra's side, but Sally could see where Tucker wanted to take the opportunity to reconnect with his family. Sally said that she was "a little jealous" of Devon having a parent who cared about him. Sally said that Tucker had "faith" in Audra's feelings for him because he trusted her. Audra said that her feelings were being shoved aside because Tucker "just assumes" she would stick around. Audra told Sally that Tucker's plan with Devon was "destined for disaster."

Sally warned Audra not to conflate the situation with Ashley with the situation with Devon. Audra said that Tucker had always taken her for granted and that she would no longer have it. Audra suggested that she might go to Paris and try to turn the Glissade board of directors against Tucker. As Audra was telling Sally that Tucker didn't have all the power in their relationship, Nate walked in and overheard.

Nate asked if he could have a moment with Audra, and Sally said that she needed to go, anyway. Nate told Audra that he had not been surprised at what he had overheard. Nate said that Tucker would always put himself first. Audra wasn't interested in hearing Nate say, "I told you so." Nate suggested Audra skip her solo trip to Paris and have dinner with him instead.

At Crimson Lights, Daniel approached Phyllis at her table. Phyllis had been listening to music and had torn out her earphones when a song by Danny had played. Phyllis said that it was "disgusting" that Danny was touring the world with Christine. Phyllis suggested that Danny was "losing his mind" and trying to relive the past. Daniel didn't respond, and Phyllis asked him what was "going on."

Daniel laughed and said that "it was amazing" how self-involved Phyllis could be when his life was falling apart. Daniel asked Phyllis if she thought he was "a jerk" because he had been "managing to infuriate" everyone he had encountered. Daniel went off about how angry Lily had been with him, and Phyllis said that the situation had not been Daniel's fault. Phyllis said that Lily would change her mind. Daniel told Phyllis that Abby had voted against him at Chancellor-Winters. Daniel asked when he had "become the person that everybody wants to hate."

Phyllis said that Abby was a "spoiled little rich girl" who was not really Daniel's friend. Phyllis said again that Lily would change her thinking. Daniel said that he could not wait for Lily to change her mind, because his life had been built around his games. Daniel said that even his relationships with Heather and Lucy had been strained, and he couldn't fix them. Phyllis said that Daniel needed to calm down and go home to be with his family. Daniel asked if he should just accept that he had to start his career over and let Lily have his game. Frustrated, Daniel said that he would try to create a new game, and he left. Tucker entered as Phyllis was yelling after Daniel that things would pass.

Tucker sat down and said that he could "really use a parent-to-parent bonding moment." Phyllis said that she was not the right person for the job. Tucker continued, anyway, saying that things had been tough with Devon, who had been "so preoccupied with work." Phyllis sarcastically said that Devon was probably trying to find a replacement for her "genius son" who Devon had fired. Tucker feigned ignorance that Daniel had been fired. Phyllis said that she thought Billy would "convince the powers that be" to rehire Daniel. Tucker asked if Billy really had that much power, and Phyllis said that Jill had transferred all her power to Billy.

Phyllis told Tucker that Billy was traveling around the country on Chancellor-Winters business. Devon walked in and ordered a coffee. Tucker approached Devon and said that Billy was out of town, so it would be the "perfect time to deal with him." Devon asked how Tucker had known about Billy's trip.

Devon walked over to Phyllis and asked if she had told Tucker about Billy's new role and trip. Phyllis confessed that she had told Tucker. Devon asked if she had intended to violate her "confidentiality clause." Phyllis said, "I did." Phyllis went on to say she was "disturbed" that Devon had fired Daniel and "stolen his creations." Phyllis said that she would save Devon the trouble of firing her, and she quit. Phyllis said that Chancellor-Winters was "toxic," and Devon accepted her resignation.

• 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