In Chancellor Park, Ashley leaned in to kiss Alan, but he backed away. Alan said that he thought Ashley was beautiful, but he couldn't have "this kind of relationship" with her. Ashley asked if Alan had been "seeing someone."

Ashley asked Alan if he thought she was crazy. Alan said that he thought she was "beautiful, intelligent, and fascinating." Ashley said that she had felt an attraction "from both sides." Alan said that Genoa City was not his home, so nothing could work out between them. Ashley said that she didn't "buy" Alan's excuse. Ashley accused Alan of just being in town to "psychoanalyze" her.

Alan told Ashley that she was a good friend, and he was sorry. Ashley asked if Alan was sorry for "leading [her] on." Ashley said that she thought Alan actually cared about her. Ashley told Alan goodbye and stormed off.

At the front desk of Chancellor-Winters, Lily asked if Esther had seen Billy. Lily said that no one seemed to know where Billy had been. Esther said that she had not seen him but that she had received a "weird email from Jill." Esther told Lily that Jill had requested all her work correspondence to be forwarded to Billy. Esther, seeming alarmed, asked if Jill was retiring or if Billy was taking over. Lily said that everything was fine, and no one was leaving.

Nate arrived and followed Lily into her office. Lily reported that she had spoken to Jill and that everything Billy had said was correct. Lily said that she was "terrified" that Billy had been handed control and that he hadn't even bothered to show up to work.

Lily suggested that they all needed "to move forward without killing each other." Nate said that he knew where he stood with Billy after Billy hadn't voted Nate onto the board. Nate asked if they should have been nicer to Mamie, but Lily said that Mamie had "needed to back off." Lily's phone pinged, and she reported that the text was from Billy, and it was "not good news."

Lily read the text aloud to Nate. Billy had written that he had left to give everyone time to cool down, and he would be visiting "various company offices" to get to know the employees. Lily said that Billy was going to the different offices to "gather allies," and he had "fired the first shot."

At the Athletic Club, Devon asked Tucker if they could talk. Audra interrupted, asking if the two of them were "tired" of fighting yet. Tucker said that he wanted to hear what Devon had to say. Audra excused herself to pack for the trip to Paris. Devon asked Tucker if they would be gone for a while. Tucker asked if it would bother Devon if Tucker left "for good." Devon replied that he had gotten used to Tucker being gone.

Devon asked Tucker what the original plan with Mamie had been to remove Jill from Chancellor-Winters. Tucker deduced that Devon was asking because someone else was planning a move on the company. Tucker said that whoever that was would be a "power-hungry insider with a perpetual chip on his shoulder...Billy."

Tucker said that he had never "had use" for Billy, and Tucker would help Devon however he could. Devon said that all he needed was "information." Tucker said that helping Devon could be an opportunity to show Devon that Tucker had changed.

Devon said that he would hear Tucker out, but it would not be a "quid pro quo situation." Tucker agreed and asked Devon to "keep an open mind." Tucker said that he was not surprised that Billy was "an issue." Devon said that he didn't want Tucker to "handle anything" with Billy, and all Devon was looking for was leverage against Jill.

Tucker said that he had never had a "specific plan." Devon didn't believe Tucker's answer. Tucker insisted that he had been winging it and had hoped to get dirt on Jill once Mamie was involved in the company. Devon said that he would have to take Tucker's word for it. Devon admitted the family hadn't been seeing "eye to eye," and Tucker apologized for not being able to help Devon. Tucker suggested that Devon let Tucker "take care of Billy."

Tucker said that he could "take actions" that Devon couldn't. Devon asked what Tucker's plan would be. Tucker said that once Billy was gone, Jill would be really upset and retaliate against Devon if she thought Devon had had anything to do with ousting Billy. Devon asked if Tucker's plan was to do "the dirty work" while Devon kept his "hands clean." Tucker said that Devon needed to "make a big show" of making up with Billy so that Devon would look innocent, and Tucker would remain the bad guy. Devon said that the plan sounded "messy" and would blow up in their faces. Devon said that he appreciated Tucker's offer, but "no thanks."

In her suite, Audra answered a knock on the door from Sally. Audra told Sally that she had been packing for Paris. Sally said that she was jealous and happy for Audra. Sally asked Audra how to know when "to cut and run."

Sally told Audra that she was talking about her interior design business, not Adam. Sally confessed that she had been paying company bills out of her personal bank account. Audra suggested going over the options. Sally said that she had considered going back to fashion; however, Nick had invested money in her interior design business, and Sally didn't want to "let him down." Audra said that Nick could just write off the expense on his taxes. Audra said that Sally was good at a lot of things, so Sally needed to do what her heart told her to do.

Audra asked if Sally knew that Audra had been an artist. Audra said that it had been fun, but not profitable. Audra said that she had decided she couldn't "make a career" out of art, and it had been heartbreaking. Audra said that she had had to choose between a life of struggle or security, so she had chosen to go to business school. Sally replied that she had "always known" who she was supposed to be, and she needed to reclaim her "passion."

Sally said that she would love to see Audra's art sometime. Audra said that Sally just needed to keep believing in herself, and Sally would figure out what to do. Audra received a text that the airline had found earlier flights to Paris. Audra said that she couldn't wait to say "au revoir" to Genoa City and to Ashley.

After Sally left, Tucker returned to Audra's room and said that Devon had asked for a favor. Audra said that she hoped Tucker didn't help Devon because Devon didn't "deserve it." Tucker told Audra that if Tucker could get Billy out of Chancellor-Winters, Devon would give him "another chance as a father."

At the Abbott mansion, Ashley's personalities argued. Belle said that she would not give up "on love." Traci walked in and asked who Ashley had been talking to. Traci asked if Ashley had seen Alan. Ashley accused Traci of inquiring because "God forbid Ashley have any feelings or emotions." Ashley said that it was "hurtful" of Traci to try to convince Ashley there was something wrong with her. Ashley asked why Traci couldn't accept her sister for who she was.

Traci argued that the family was "not the enemy." The doorbell rang, and Traci answered and let Alan inside. Traci excused herself. Alan said that he wanted Ashley to know he was her friend. The personalities in Ashley's head started fighting, and Ms. Abbott took control from Belle.

Ashley angrily told Alan that she was "bored" and exhausted by him. Ashley suggested that their friendship had "run its course." Ashley said that she didn't need to be rescued, and she stormed out of the house. Traci returned and asked Alan what he thought. Alan said that there was more than one personality "at play," and the one he had just encountered was very "concerning."

Alan said that it was too early to diagnose Ashley with dissociative identity disorder, but he felt that Ashley's personalities shifted from moment to moment. Traci asked if Ashley's identities were competing against each other or could hurt Ashley. Alan said that usually if someone developed multiple "personas," it would be to protect themselves. Traci asked what Ashley needed to be protected from.

Alan said that he wasn't sure, but they needed to get Ashley into treatment. Alan said that "the real Ashley is in there somewhere," and they needed to reach her. Traci asked what would happen if they couldn't reach Ashley. Alan replied that there weren't a lot of alternatives.

At the park, Belle and Ms. Abbott were taunting each other. Ashley yelled out that it was "time for Tucker McCall to die."

At Chancellor-Winters, Nate asked what Billy had been hoping to prove. As Lily got ready to answer, Devon entered. Lily asked if whatever Devon had been doing had been "more important than Billy and Jill shaking up the entire company." Devon said that he had been trying to find the "solution to that problem" but he hadn't been successful. Nate reported that Billy had left for a "goodwill tour" to some regional offices. Devon suggested that they could use Billy's absence to their advantage.

• 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