Sally summoned Nick to meet her at Society, so she could share news of her latest development. After nervously engaging in small talk, Nick spoke briefly about Jordan resurfacing. Nick scoffed that Jordan had more lives than a cat. Noticing that Sally was hesitant to share her news, Nick assured her she could talk to him about anything. Sally announced that she would be filling in at Marchetti while Chelsea took a leave of absence.
Nick graciously embraced Sally's news and bragged that Summer had been willing to let bygones be bygones. Sally told Nick that she had tried her best to make her design business a success, and she offered to pay back Nick's investment. Nick, acknowledging that some investments failed, refused Sally's offer to compensate him. Instead, Nick requested that Sally focus her talents and energy into her role at Marchetti.
Sally told Nick that most exes would not be as generous and kind. Nick replied that he did not hold grudges. Sally noted that Summer had let go of her grudges, though Summer had struggled most to forgive the unfortunate ending of Sally's romance with Nick. Nick assured Sally that he would always be in her corner, no matter what. Nick and Sally parted after exchanging a warm embrace.
Nick visited with Victor at the Newman ranch, telling his father he wanted to check on everyone. Victor told Nick that Nikki was at an outpatient session. Nick admitted he was concerned about how Nikki would be affected after hearing that Jordan was still alive. Victor explained that Nikki felt confident that Jordan had been put away for good. Victor spoke about Jordan rotting in hell in a facility that was as strong as Fort Knox.
Victor changed the subject and told Nick he was worried about Adam and Connor. Nick agreed that it was hard for a parent to watch their child suffer. Both Nick and Victor acknowledged that Adam had made much progress in turning his life around. Victor admitted he feared that the setback with Connor might lead Adam back into darkness. Nick disagreed and said Adam had learned to take a step back and listen to reason. Nick gave credit to Sally for helping Adam grow stronger. Victor discounted Sally's role, but he praised Nick for cultivating a strong bond and building mutual respect with his brother.
At his hotel suite in Paris, Tucker instructed Haley, his assistant, to contact the CEOs of all companies operated under the Glissade umbrella and instruct them to cancel any current or upcoming meetings with Audra Charles. Haley replied, "Should I give a reason?" Tucker told Haley she should explain that Ms. Charles was no longer associated with Glissade. Afterward, Tucker stepped out onto the balcony, gazed up at the night sky, and said aloud to himself, "Game on, Audra."
After Haley completed her task, Tucker requested a meeting with the board of directors, so he could officially and permanently remove Audra Charles as a board member. Tucker again stepped out on the balcony for a breath of fresh air. In a flashback, Tucker remembered bumping into a man on the sidewalk in Paris. The man, closely resembling Alan, had mussed hair and had been wearing a black leather jacket. Tucker had said, "Hey, Alan. How's it going?" The man had looked blankly at Tucker before rushing away.
Tucker was still haunted by the recollection when he returned to his room from the balcony. Tucker slumped down in a chair near Haley and sighed heavily. Haley asked Tucker if he needed something. Tucker explained that he had earlier run into a man he knew named Alan who had completely ignored him. Tucker explained that the man had seemed to lack any recognition whatsoever. Tucker told Hayley he would take a walk to clear his head.
In her Paris hotel suite, Audra went about selecting an outfit for her scheduled meetings with CEOs. First considering a black suit, Audra said aloud to herself, "No, this one looks like I'm going to a funeral." Next admiring a black-and-silver outfit, Audra remarked, "Not bad. This one says, 'Trust me, I'm in charge. Forget about that deadbeat Tucker McCall.'" Audra was interrupted by a phone call from Mr. Lemaire, who canceled his meeting after having received a phone call from Tucker's assistant. After Audra hung up, she said aloud to herself, "I see what you're up to, Mr. McCall, and if you think you can get away with this, you've underestimated me again."
Audra discovered, after making additional phone calls, that every scheduled meeting had been canceled. Audra informed one CEO that due to a horrible scandal at Tucker McCall's previous company, he would soon step down as CEO of Glissade and that she would take control as the next CEO. After Audra hung up, her phone rang. It was Sally announcing that she was the new creative director of Marchetti, adding that it was an interim position. Audra said she was thrilled for Sally.
Audra confided to Sally that Tucker was attempting to erase her from the company, though she would never allow him the satisfaction of giving up. Sally replied that Audra had not told her about what had happened with Tucker. Audra, noting that her relationship with Tucker had ended, explained that she had been the one meeting with company executives while Tucker had stayed in the background. Audra cried that Tucker was coming after her.
Tucker waited in the hallway at his hotel for an elevator. When the doors opened, Audra was standing inside. Audra exclaimed, "I don't believe this. You checked into the same hotel? Is this your plan, to keep tabs on me for the rest of my life?" Tucker, entering the elevator with Audra, complained that she was the one inserting herself into his orbit. Audra explained that she had had no choice because Tucker had refused to acknowledge her right to be part of Glissade.
Tucker informed Audra that he had rescinded her rights to Glissade. Audra reminded Tucker that she knew where he kept his dirty laundry. Tucker informed Audra that he intended to oust her as a board member. Audra warned that she would inform everyone concerned about his plan to break down the company into bite-sized pieces, so he could sell each piece off to the highest bidder.
Tucker, pulling the stop lever to pause the elevator, asked Audra what it would take for her to back off. Audra replied, "So, does this mean you're finally giving up?" Tucker offered to buy out Audra's interest at a fair offer. Audra insisted she wanted to win and for Tucker to lose. Tucker asked Audra why she was being vindictive. Audra replied, "I want Glissade. I want it all."
Audra admitted that despite Tucker gunning for her, she wanted Glissade more than he did. Tucker told Audra she did not know what he truly wanted and how hard he was willing for fight for it. Audra recalled that after Tucker had struck out at taking control of Chancellor-Winters and Jabot, he had seized Glissade as a consolation prize, adding that Tucker had initially acquired Glissade for Ashley.
Tucker reminded Audra that he had declined Ashley's offer to reconcile because, despite everything, he loved Audra. Audra recalled that Tucker had planned to rebuild Glissade with Ashley. Audra noted that to her, Glissade was just about running a company without any emotional baggage attached. Audra told Tucker he should give her Glissade because his obsession was Ashley, adding that Ashley needed Tucker more than Audra ever would. The elevator doors opened, and Audra rushed out.
Sally later met with Chloe at Society. Sally informed Chloe that she intended find Chloe a position at Marchetti. Sally joked that she even missed Chloe giving her a hard time about Adam. Chloe quipped that she could send Sally daily emails. Sally insisted she could not do her job without her best partner and best friend. Chloe admitted it hurt to have to close their business, and she apologized for taking out her frustrations on Sally. Sally told Chloe that jobs were temporary, but good friends were forever. Sally sent a message to Summer, asking to meet with her to make a proposal.
Ashley met with Alan in her Paris hotel suite. Ashley insisted she had met with Alan the same evening she had experienced a memory lapse. Traci listened as Alan explained that he had not been in Paris on the particular weekend Ashley claimed she had seen him. Ashley became frustrated, insisting that the meeting was the one instance she clearly remembered. Traci interjected, "Okay, so you were leaving the bistro after Tucker stormed out." Ashley picked up the narrative, recalling that she had gone for a walk and phoned Alan. Alan explained that the mind could play tricks with memories and moments at the best of times, noting that Ashley had suffered duress after quickly marrying Tucker and then watching her relationship unravel in a short period of time.
Ashley paused to remember what had happened after she'd left the bistro and recalled having stopped at a bar, where she had ordered Bordeaux. The Bordeaux, Ashley said, had reminded her of how much Alan liked the wine, so she'd called and asked him to join her. Alan replied, "Did you talk to me, or did you leave a message?" Ashley, miffed, insisted she was telling the truth. Ashley told Alan they had been together on the night in question, adding that she was certain it had happened. Traci, attempting to calm her sister, explained that she and Alan were only trying to help Ashley remember.
Ashley cried that Alan was insisting he'd been in Florence, when she remembered talking to him at the bar in Paris. Pausing for a moment, Alan asked Ashley if she remembered the name of the bar, offering to help her find it if they returned to the area. Distraught, Ashley replied, "What difference would it make? If I remember a name or whatever, it means I'm hallucinating or fantasizing. Maybe you should just go ahead and institutionalize me, after all."
Traci admonished Ashley, declaring that they had traveled to Paris to help her and would not quit until they got to the bottom of what was going on. Alan replied, "I think we should focus on that night. If you can recapture your memory of it, it might hold the key to everything." Ashley, regaining her resolve, said, "Let's do this." Alan suggested Ashley rest first, but Ashley insisted, offering to serve coffee before they set out.
After Ashley stepped out, Traci demanded to know what Alan was thinking. Alan said he believed Ashley's blackouts had begun earlier than he'd first thought. Traci recalled Alan having said that a traumatic event not related to the argument with Tucker had caused Ashley's blackouts. Alan agreed that the argument with Tucker was unlikely related to the blackouts. Traci replied, "Okay, then, why would Ashley have a blackout that night? What happened to her that would shake her up so much?"
Ashley returned with coffee and recalled that she had been angry at Tucker after leaving him at the bistro, though she had not been afraid of him. Ashley explained that the encounter had later morphed into something terrifying. Alan asked Ashley to recall when and why the change had taken place. Ashley promised Traci that despite her alter personalities' determination to protect her, she felt closer than ever to finding the answers.
Ashley, Alan, and Traci entered the upscale bar Ashley had remembered visiting after her argument with Tucker. Alan asked Ashley what she remembered. Ashley pointed to a seating area in a corner and told Alan they had sat there. Ashley recalled that she had been wearing the same clothing she had worn during her visit with Tucker. Ashley said, "I told you about Tucker's ultimatum. I realized that I couldn't separate from my family or the company, and you were indignant on my behalf. You completely supported my decision. We had another glass of wine, I think. And then, it's just a blank."
Alan asked Ashley what else she remembered. Frustrated, Ashley and Traci both admitted they sensed something was going on. Traci noted that they had put their trust in Alan, so he should not hold anything back. Alan informed Ashley that he had never visited the bar in his life. Ashley appeared stunned. Traci looked confused.
Tucker stood outside Ashley's hotel suite and knocked on the door repeatedly. No one answered the door. Tucker phoned Ashley and left a message. Tucker said, "Hey, Ashley. Uh, I know you're in Paris. And as it happens, I'm in Paris, too. Actually, as luck would have it, I ran into your friend Alan on the street, but he acted like I was a complete stranger, no recognition of me whatsoever. I just hope that doesn't mean that ... Well, anyway, I hope everything is working out for you, and you're finding the answers you're looking for. Bye."
