At the Grand Phoenix, Phyllis advises Summer that she and Jack may be a little more than friends these days. Summer asks, “Wait. Are you trying to tell me you’re sleeping with my father-in-law?!”
At the Abbott house, Kyle needles Jack about being out so late after the wedding. Jack tells him it’s none of his business and that’s all the confirmation Kyle needs — he must have been with Phyllis.
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At Society, Nikki and Victoria assure Victor that they’ll handle things while their away — he doesn’t need to bring Adam in. Victor thinks it’s a great idea for Victoria to get away and out from under the cloud of Ashland Locke. Just then, he walks in. Nikki tells Ashland to keep on moving, but he wants to talk to Victor. The Mustache complains about him still hanging around after he paid him a lot of money. Nikki announces she and Victoria have to get going and get ready for their trip. Ashland asks Victoria how long she’ll be gone. She hasn’t decided and points out it shouldn’t concern him. Victor makes it clear there’s no longer any need for Locke to cast his dark shadow over the town.
At the park, Diane gushes to Traci about seeing Kyle all grown up as a husband and father, and how good Summer was with Harrison. Traci explains that Harrison and Summer struck a deep bond when his mother was arrested. She’s really stepped up and filled the void in his heart. She and Kyle have given him the security he needs, it’s obvious, or he’d be a very different child today. Diane snaps, “I don’t need to be reminded how much I hurt Kyle when I left! I live with that pain everyday.”
Traci holds up her hand and denies she’s trying to make her feel worse. Diane apologizes; she just jumped to conclusions. Lately, everywhere she turns she faces hostility. She thought she was prepared for it, but it has her feeling a little defensive. Traci understands, but she’s had years to reconcile the past and put everything in perspective… others haven’t. “You’ve opened up some old wounds! You might want to pace yourself.” Diane tries to remind herself she has to be patient and earn forgiveness. Seeing Kyle with his family… she can envision herself being part of it, and that’s all she wants. Diane fishes for information, but Traci can only tell her what Kyle’s told her himself — he’s torn. Diane’s sure he’ll consider all the ramifications before making up his mind. With a wife and son, he needs to take everything into account. Traci urges her to focus on what a wonderful man he’s become. Diane promises that whichever way he goes, she’ll respect it. Traci replies, “The Abbotts will too.” Diane thanks her for taking the time to talk to her. Traci reiterates she has a lot to make up for.
At the hotel, Summer tells Phyllis she was only kidding about Jack. She knows he’ll be careful with her heart. Phyllis explains they haven’t told the general public about this. Summer wonders if she’s afraid of people dredging up their history. Phyllis nods, “Uh huh.” But protests that she’s a very different woman now. Summer is happy for her and they hug. Talk turns to Diane meeting Harrison at the park. Summer relays she was on her best behavior, and it really moved Kyle. Phyllis sighs. She’s putting on the sweet act and will do the same thing with Jack. She’ll use Harrison as their common bond. Summer assures her mother that Diane’s not a threat to her relationship with Jack. “There’s no way that would ever happen!”
Summer continues that Phyllis has to know, after all she’s done, that Diane holds no appeal to Jack. Phyllis warns that she’s a genius at psychological warfare. Summer reminds her mother she’s pretty good herself. Phyllis points out that she’s making inroads with Kyle and she’ll do it with Jack as well. He’s already doubting his instincts and wondering if they should give her the benefit of the…
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