Locke calls for her an awesome girl and he admires the way they operate together. Nikki cautions that where her daughter is worried she wishes to create her position quite clear. She has not forgotten how he toyed with her throughout the Cyaxares offer and does not need Victoria treated like that . She is also worried he is on the rebound. Ashland will not make the most of her friendship. His time there's finite and they are just enjoying one another's company. Nikki needs him to put her mind at ease by combining her, Victor, and Victoria for supper.
He notes she did not return his telephone and would like to understand why she travelled into New York using Ashland Locke. Victoria mocks his"digging" and characters he could get a lot of viewpoints if he printed their excursion. Victor would not do this and admits he instead respects the man; they have a similar attitude toward company. However he does not enjoy his daughter's involvement with a guy in a divorce conflict. Victoria understands him better than her daddy does. Victor muses,"This brings me to another stage." Only afterward, Victoria gets a text from Ashland about fumes and it around her parents' scheming.
In the penthouse, Abby speaks to Devon about her anxiety of Chance. Devon attempts to reassure her. Abby misses him , but is desperate to remain positive. Devon has something to provide her and he believes it is the ideal moment. He pulls out a manila envelope out of Chance that's marked,"Give to Abby if she wants it ." Devon reads the corresponding note as Abby opens the bundle to show Chance's favourite sweatshirt. There is no place I would rather be. Enjoy, Chance." Abby remembers wearing the sweater once they went -- it had been the very first time they had been together. Devon points out that he had been going on there being lags in communicating and urges her to keep thinking positive. Her grin is the thanks he desires.
He upgrades Moses on Elena's job supply on Baltimore. She admits she is still hinting, and Moses wonders why she would not take it. Elena is ripped and teases that Nate won't give her guidance. Nate's throat closes up as he states he rasps he only needs Elena to be joyful. As Moses and Elena grow worried, Nate gasps,"I can not breathe." Since the physician falls back on the couch, Elena jumps to action and sends Moses to get an allergy shot. When it is administered, Nate resumes breathing. Elena supposes he did not understand he had been allergic to crab cakes. Nate feels damn lucky she had been there when he wanted her.
