At Crimson Lights, Billy arrived to meet Abby. Abby said that she hoped Billy wasn't mad that she had not voted his way about Daniel's lawsuit against Chancellor-Winters. Billy said that it could be tricky to mix business and family "politics." Abby reminded Billy that she had maintained a seat on the board at Jabot with no issues. Billy asked Abby if the vote at Chancellor-Winters had been her first "alongside a romantic partner."

Abby said that being on a board with Devon was different, but she liked it. Billy reminded Abby that he wasn't Devon's favorite person. Billy speculated that Abby had asked to meet for coffee to give a "peace offering." Abby was annoyed and said that Devon didn't even know she was meeting her "favorite uncle." Abby said that she wanted to talk to Billy because she didn't like where things were headed between Billy and Devon.

Billy admitted to butting heads with Devon but said that it had just been "business." Abby said that things seemed "personal" and that Devon thought Bill was trying to gain more control of Chancellor-Winters. Abby asked what Billy really wanted from the company.

Billy said that he wanted Chancellor-Winters to be as successful as possible and for Jill's legacy to be represented. Abby said that Devon respected Jill's value. Billy said that his entire focus was on the company, whereas Devon was taking things personally and had always wanted autonomy. Abby said that Devon thought Billy was the one who wanted "complete autonomy." Billy said that they were past the point of being able to work anything out.

Billy said that Devon would not be interested in working for "the greater good" and that Devon saw any difference of opinion as "a mutiny." Abby asked Billy if he "would actually" try to get Devon out of the company. Abby, getting heated, told Billy that Chancellor-Winters meant "everything to Devon." Billy said that he understood, but he wasn't trying to push Devon completely out. Abby told Billy that she did not believe him.

Devon met Nate at the jazz lounge. Devon told Nate that he was worried about a threat to the company -- Billy. Devon said that he felt that Billy had been trying to "flex his power" and sway Lily's opinions at the company. Devon said that Lily had been upset with him because he had known about Daniel and Heather and hadn't told Lily. Devon worried that Lily would continue to take Billy and Jill's side on company decisions. Devon told Nate that he wanted to figure out how to remove Billy from Chancellor-Winters.

Nate responded that ousting Billy would be a "big move." Devon said that there wasn't another choice because Billy never agreed with Devon's opinions. Nate questioned whether Devon's concern was "personal" because Billy challenged Devon's "authority." Devon argued that he had built the company and had "earned" his authority. Devon said that if things didn't change with Billy, Devon would have to think about taking the Winters' half of the company and leaving. Devon said that he was worried Billy had been "getting to Lily." Nate said that Lily's loyalty had always been to her family.

Devon said that he trusted Lily, but she was vulnerable to Billy. Nate asked if Devon might be overreacting. Devon said that Billy wanted them to turn on each other. Nate looked up at Neil's picture and asked what Neil would have thought about the family fighting. Nate reminded Devon how committed Neil had been to his family. Devon said that he was trying to protect the family, and Devon asked if Nate would "fight" for the company if needed. Nate said that if Billy was the cause of the company's issues, then Billy needed to be removed.

Chance approached and assumed he wasn't supposed to have heard the conversation. Devon said that they were not keeping secrets. Chance asked where their loyalty to Chancellor-Winters had gone. Chance said that the infighting had been "petty" and "personal." Devon said that Chance didn't understand what was "at stake." Chance retorted that it sounded like it was "egos." Nate agreed and said that everyone had to get past the conflict and work together. Devon said that he could count on Nate "about as much" as Billy could "count on Chance."

Nate and Chance told Devon that they could be trusted. Devon said that he understood where the men were coming from, but Devon did not think Billy belonged at Chancellor-Winters. Chance said that Devon wasn't thinking about the company. Devon said that he cared about the business, but it was personal to him, too, since his name was on the company.

In a trashed hotel room at the Athletic Club, Nikki lay on the couch, slurring to herself. Nikki said that she "deserved" to drink after what had happened with Jordan. Victor texted, asking where Nikki was. Nikki said, "Right where I wanna be" and tossed the phone across the room. Nikki took another swig of vodka.

Nikki stumbled around the room, talking to herself about how everything had been her fault because she was "so stupid." Nikki found a new bottle of vodka and contemplated calling Jack for help. Changing her mind, she took a drink of vodka and passed out. Nikki dreamed that she was drunk at the ranch, calling out for Victor. Victor walked into the room and asked "who the hell" had allowed Nikki on the ranch. Victor screamed, "Get out!"

Nikki continued to dream that Victor was screaming at her, and she promised to stop drinking. Victor told Nikki to go ask Jack for help. Victor yelled at Nikki for introducing Jordan into the Newmans' lives. Nick and Victoria entered and told Nikki that her apologies weren't good enough after all Nikki had done.

In the dream, Victoria attacked Nikki for being "a drunk." Nick, irate, told Nikki that she had made Summer's life hell. Nick said that he never wanted to see Nikki again. Victoria threatened to call security. Nikki begged her family for help, but they continued to berate her. Victor screamed at Nikki to leave. Nikki awoke and remembered the dream in horror. Nikki stumbled across the room, put on her shoes, and then faltered down the hall. Nikki ran into Jack, and she swiftly ran back to her room and tried to bar the door. Jack demanded to be let in.

At Society, Ashley, as her persona Belle, told Alan to go ahead and "examine" her. Alan questioned why Ashley's voice had changed. Ashley said that she spoke more distinctly in France, but when she was in the US, her American accent returned. Ashley asked Alan if he wanted to order another bottle of Champagne. Jack approached and said that he hoped he was not interrupting. Ashley thought to herself that Traci had "snitched on" Ashley and that Jack was there to "wreck" her date.

Jack and Alan shook hands, and Jack asked how long Alan would be in Genoa City. Ashley said that she hoped to talk Alan out of leaving for a conference. Jack sat down and asked how the pair had met. Alan told Ashley to tell the story, and her alter Belle thought, "Damn, nobody told me there was gonna be a pop quiz."

Ashley said that she had met Alan in a café in Paris. Alan corrected her, saying they had met in a museum. Ashley continued to tell the story, and Alan corrected her along the way as she got each detail wrong. Jack excused himself and went to the bar. Alan said that Jack had been "charming." Ashley disagreed, saying that Jack had been "fishing" for information on Ashley's mental health.

Alan told Ashley that her family was worried about her, and he wanted to talk it through again as they had done in the past. Ashley suggested they continue their conversation at the jazz lounge. Alan said that he was feeling jet-lagged, and Ashley offered to escort him back to the Athletic Club.

Outside Alan's room, Ashley acted very flirtatious. Ashley suggested that Alan had Champagne in his room with corks "dying to be popped." Alan uncomfortably told Ashley that he would be "good as new in the morning." Ashley said that she would see Alan at breakfast.

After Alan went into his room, Jack appeared and knocked on the door. Jack asked Alan how Ashley had seemed. Alan said that he needed to "spend more time with Ashley" before he could make any determinations. Alan had noticed that Ashley had been "flirtatious and bubbly -- completely out of character." Alan speculated that Ashley had been acting strange because of the recent trauma of her breakup with Tucker. Jack told Alan about Ashley's other personalities who had been showing up. Alan said that Ashley couldn't be helped "overnight."

Jack said that he was scared for Ashley, and he had thought of having her committed. Alan said that Jack was having a normal reaction to the situation. Jack said that he had been given hope when he'd seen how comfortable Ashley had been with Alan.

At the Abbott mansion, Belle sauntered into the living room, looking for tequila. After pouring herself a drink, she looked over and saw Ms. Abbott. Ms. Abbott asked Belle how she could have been "so stupid" to not remember how Ashley had met Alan. Belle said that Alan had enjoyed himself with her. Ms. Abbott said that Alan had been "taking notes" while Belle had acted like an idiot. The alters continued to argue.

Ms. Abbott said that Belle was going to find herself in a situation she couldn't "flirt yourself out of." Ms. Abbott said that Alan had been testing Belle, and she had failed. Belle said that she had a plan, but Ms. Abbott said that dating Alan was not "a plan." Belle told Ms. Abbott that killing Tucker wasn't a plan, either. Ms. Abbott took control of Ashley's personality.

• Ashley chats with her friend from Paris at Society

• Cole and Victoria find something hidden inside a doll

• Jack forces his way into Nikki's trashed hotel room