Jack and Summer decide to go to Georgia together to spend Thanksgiving with Phyllis, since they both miss her very much. Kyle begins working for Victor who challenges him to find out if he is using him and if he figures that out, he can stay at the company longer. Noah thinks Victor is trying to test his loyalty by putting him in competition with Kyle. Noah is also upset that Nick interrupted his pitch of a new idea to Victor. Nick asks Victor to stop harassing Sharon, making it clear that he doesn't intend to have a rebound relationship with her. Devon tells Neil about his break up with Roxanne and his fear that she is right and his inheritance has changed him. Neil tells Devon that Katherine trusted that he would do the right thing with the money she left him, and he and Lily trust him, too. Mason tells Hilary that she came out on top after everything she has done, but he lost his job at Jabot. Nick decides to invite Sharon to dinner at the Athletic Club to thank her for persuading Dylan to stay away from his family. Faith isn't happy that she isn't getting the dollhouse that Dylan was going to make for her. Dylan tells Stitch that he and Avery are going to the Athletic Club for their first official date.
Noah: D.I.Y. is what's trending right now, and we can tap into the profit stream for the lifestyles division by allowing the consumers to -- [Door opens] Noah: Hey, Dad. Um... checking up on me? Nick: No. Here for another reason. Noah: Um, I'm working right now. Victor: Noah, would you mind going down to H.R. and wait for the new hire? Noah: Right, but -- Victor: Kindly just show him around. Noah: Yeah, I'll take care of it. Victor: I'd appreciate it. Thank you, Noah. Nick: Bye, Son. Pretty smooth management style you got there. Victor: How you doing, Son? I'm gonna treat the boy the way I treat every other employee. Nick: Why do I take no comfort from that? Victor: Did you get your mother's invitation? Apparently she has planned something for dinner. Nick: Yeah, I got it. But that's not why I'm here. [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: Nick's the one who should be apologizing. Sharon: Well, it was all a misunderstanding. I mean, how were you supposed to know that a dollhouse would be that big of an issue? Dylan: I didn't. Nick made it an issue. He's looking for any excuse to get into it with me. Sharon: I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Dylan: You're welcome. I just wish it had worked out for Faith's sake. You guys have always been, you know, so nice to me. Sharon: I keep telling you there's no repayment necessary for the contribution I made in Sully's name. Dylan: It wasn't just the contribution. You've been a friend since I came to town. Sharon: Well, that's mutual, Dylan. Dylan: That's what I'm thinking! Sharon: [Chuckles] Dylan: So just tell me what I can do to say thank you. There's got to be something. Sharon: Actually, there is something. [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: With this line item added to contract, these numbers for the media buy -- they could work. Devon. What's going on? Devon: The line item? Neil: You're distracted, obviously. You're exhausted, which is why I wanted to do this here instead of at work. You know, I was hoping that I could get you to open up. But I'm not gonna push you unless you -- Devon: Roxanne broke up with me. Neil: Oh. Well, Son, you know, I mean, couples fight. You two have been through your rough patches before. Devon: Yeah, this is different. It's a lot different. She ended it. Neil: This wasn't mutual? Devon: No. She thinks that I've changed 'cause of all this money. And I think she's right. [SCENE_BREAK] [Mason remembering] Devon: You can just run a tab. [Back to present] Hilary: Mason. How are you? Mason: Out of work. I got fired from my job at Jabot. Hilary: I'm sorry. I didn't know. Mason: Yeah, well, I sure as hell know how you're doing. You're sitting real pretty on Jack Abbott's payroll. Hilary: Yeah, I got lucky. Mason: Don't insult me. Look, we both know that you worked that. So from one ex to another, what are you gonna take Jack for? [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: Uncle Jack, please tell me that Mrs. Martinez is doing her whole old- fashioned Thanksgiving thing this year. Jack: As far as I know, yeah. Abby: Great! Because I wanted to have Tyler over -- mashed potatoes, turkey over here. Then go to my dad's for dessert after that. And then after that... I can chow down on the shoe leather that I have in my mouth. Jack: No, no. You didn't put your foot in your mouth. I... you're in love, and you're happy, and you never have to apologize for that, okay? Abby: But you're sad about Phyllis. Jack: It's not sad. This was gonna be our first Thanksgiving together in our new life. Wow. Abby: Well, excuse me, Mr. GQ. Who are you, and what did you do with my cousin? Kyle: So you approve. Abby: Yes! Did you win a makeover or something? Jack: Kyle hasn't told you yet? He's going to work for your dad. Abby: Seriously? Kyle: Well, Victor didn't offer me a V.P. position the way he did you, but yeah. It's an opportunity. Abby: An opportunity for what? [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: I explained to you that I was obsessed with getting revenge on Neil, with punishing him and his family for the death of my mother. Mason: That's your angle? That you suddenly saw the error of your ways? Hilary: I wasn't just wrong, Mason. I realized it was a waste. I was wasting my life living in hate. Mason: Nicely done. I mean, convincing. No wonder Jack bought your reformed act. Hilary: It's not an act. Okay, I don't know why Jack decided to give me a second chance. But I'm gonna make the most of this job and the opportunity to make a real life for myself. Mason: As opposed to the life you had with me? Hilary: No. I really did care about you, Mason. Mason: Yeah, until you used me up. Until you managed to benefit from my connections to these rich cheeseheads here in Genoa City. Hilary: I am sorry that I dragged you into this, okay? All of it. And how I hurt you. Mason: Save the tears, Hilary. I'll bounce back on my feet, too. I've got plans. Hilary: That's good. I-I wish you the best of luck with everything. [SCENE_BREAK] Sharon: You and I have confided in each other so often, I feel like I can talk to you. Dylan: Uh, you can. But it sounds like you're talking around something. Sharon: Okay. Um... I'm talking about Avery. Dylan: Okay. What about Avery? Sharon: She is free to be with you now. You two can pick up where you left off years ago. But she and Nick, you know, they almost got married, so... understandably, it's a little bit tough for Nick to be around you. Dylan: So you're asking me to... Sharon: Just keep your distance. Dylan: It's not like I try to track the guy down. I was just trying to do something nice for you and Faith. It actually had nothing to do with Nick. Sharon: Look, far be it from me to judge anyone or to call out what their motives are. Dylan: But you are judging mine, and I have to tell you that you don't have to worry. Okay? I don't want anything to do with Nick. I will gladly stay away from Nick and his family. Sharon: Okay. Good to hear. Thank you. Dylan: Mm-hmm. Stitch: What was that all about? Dylan: [Sighs] That's Nick Newman's ex-wife. Stitch: Did something go down? Dylan: I got into it with the guy. Stitch: Again? Dylan: Yeah. I mean, you know, it was nothing. It just got a little heated. Stitch: Did you put him in his place? Dylan: We came up with an agreement. Stitch: About Avery? Dylan: No, it wasn't really about her. Stitch: Seriously? Then what was it that got you both so worked up? Dylan: A dollhouse. Stitch: Good. I thought it was gonna be something silly. Dylan: [Chuckles] I was just trying to build a dollhouse for the guy's kid, and he freaked out like I was trying to show him up or something. Stitch: [Scoffs] And you're completely innocent in this. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: You've been harassing Sharon. I want you to back off. Victor: I was simply confronting her with the facts, Son. Nick: Your facts. Victor: Son, you may be making apologies for her... Nick: That is not what I'm doing. Victor: ...Out of a misguided sense of loyalty as the father of her children, but I am not, all right? Nick: Sharon didn't do anything. Victor: You know, I'm sick and tired of you making apologies for her. Nick: Look, Dad, you want the facts? Here they are. The lock on the freezer in my club was broken. I'm the reason we got stuck in there. Victor: And you're the reason that she didn't know when to pick up Faith. Is that it? Nick: It actually was my fault. I got the days mixed up. Sharon had nothing to do with it. Victor: When are you gonna realize that she is a manipulator of the first order? Nick: Sharon is sick. Would you be treating her like this if she had cancer? Victor: Bring me a violin, Son. She is the cancer. Nick: She is bipolar, Dad. If you want to overlook the fact that she has a mental disorder and just write her off as a bad person, then so be it. But I know her. I know how messed up she gets when she feels scared and cornered and desperate. Leave her alone. Victor: You know, Son... I'm beginning to think that you're the delusional one. Nick: Why? Because I can see Sharon making a sincere effort to get well? She is back in therapy. She is on her meds again. Victor: Well, whoopee. Let's throw her a parade. Nick: It is a constant battle for her to maintain her mental health, Dad. I'm proud of her. Victor: Well, you be proud of her, okay? Are you forgetting what that woman has done to our family? I'm not joining that fan club. Nick: I just need you to understand that Sharon has really been there for me lately, all right? I'm kind of off my game. Victor: I don't blame you. With your ex-fiancée running off with that... Dylan...McAvoy -- whatever the hell his name is. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: So you're really leaving Jabot to work for my father? Kyle: Yeah. It isn't personal. Newman-Chancellor is a big player, and this is my chance to get in on the ground floor. Abby: And, Uncle Jack, you're okay with this? Kyle: This was my decision, Abby. Jack: On that, we agree. Abby: Are you sure? Kyle: Yeah. Victor and I have a great relationship. Oh, and speaking of that, uh, I want to keep it that way, so I don't want to be late for my first day. Abby: Wait, wait, wait. Turn. Kyle: Abby, come on. Abby: Do it. Quick 360. Turn around. Kyle: [Sighs] Abby: Nice lines, nice cut on the suit and the hair. Kyle: Are you satisfied? Abby: I pronounce you dapper enough to claw your way to the top of the corporate ladder. Kyle: That's exactly the look that I'm going for. Hey, Dad, walk me out? Jack: Hey, you do look great. You're wasting your time if you think you're gonna be my eyes and ears inside of that company. I'm sure Victor knows exactly what you're up to. Kyle: And he probably knows that you know he knows. What neither of you seem to know is that I'm pretty smart myself. So why don't we see how this plays out? Jack: Okay, I can't stop you. But I will not let that man take advantage of my son. Kyle: Neither will I, Dad. Jack: Just be careful. He's ruthless. Kyle: I know. I know. I know. He eats junior executives for breakfast. Got it. Jack: Gee. What could possibly go wrong? [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: I accused Roxanne of wanting to move in with me just 'cause I'm suddenly rich. Neil: Ooh. Devon, no. Devon: I have no idea why I'd say it, I know, knowing that she would never do something like that. Neil: Yeah. Okay, you know the old saying -- money complicates things. Devon: I feel like I have all this cash and I got something taken away from me. Neil: That money was bequeathed to you by your grandmother, a lady who worked hard her entire life. Devon: Exactly. Katherine Chancellor worked for that money, and what have I done for it? Nothing. Neil: She loved you very much. She obviously thought otherwise. Devon: It's not right. Neil: Hey... Devon, do not discount this, all right? Do not dismiss this. Katherine trusted you, my friend, to do the right thing. Your sister and I trust you, as well. You know that. And whatever happens... we are on your side. Devon: Thank you. Thank you for reminding me how truly blessed I am. [Knock on door] Neil: [Sighs] Devon: What the hell do you want now? [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: Working out some serious aggression, huh? Summer: I'm just trying to stay in shape for this fashion campaign. I have a shoot tonight. Courtney: I guess its better that you're hitting the gym instead of hitting pills like most models. Summer: Yeah, it's like a total pharmacy on a shoot. Courtney: Have you actually seen that, Summer? I mean, even after all that media backlash on being rail thin? Summer: Yeah. I know that's a sensitive subject ever since Fen, you know, accused you of using. Courtney: Yeah, way crazy. Summer: No, totally with you on that one, Courtney. I don't use drugs any more than you do. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: With Phyllis gone, the holidays are gonna bite huge for you. Jack: Is this supposed to be uplifting? Abby: I was getting to the flip side, which this is your first Thanksgiving with your daughter. Have you thought about that? Jack: Believe me. I thought about it. I'd like nothing better. Abby: Okay, then call her and ask her. Jack: I don't know. Abby: Come on, Uncle Jack. It'll be fun. The more the merrier. Thanksgiving's all about families being together. I would give anything to have my mom around for the holidays. And Summer will love being with you. Jack: Our situation is different, and you know it. Summer's still adapting to the idea that I'm her father. I don't want to push her. Abby: Sometimes the people we love need a push. Call her. Jack: I am not gonna put my daughter in a situation where she has to choose between the Abbots and the Newmans. Abby: Why? I make the choice all the time. And apparently Kyle doesn't have a problem playing both sides. Jack: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: So you are the new hire. That's odd. Kyle: That's accurate. Noah: New suit. New haircut. Trying to look the part? Kyle: Well, you know, first impressions count, right? Noah: It's not like my grandfather doesn't know who you are. Kyle: True. But he was never running a company this size before. Noah: So why would you quit working for your dad and get onboard with his biggest enemy? Kyle: Guess that shows how much you know about business. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: Let me ask you, Son, is this... business with Avery making you vulnerable to Sharon's machinations? Nick: Dad, I am not rebounding back to Sharon. I've made peace with the Avery breakup. Victor: Have you? Nick: Sure. Now that the war hero won't be butting into my life anymore. Victor: How'd you manage that? Nick: Dylan and I had it out. Victor: Oh, yeah? You mean... Nick: No, we just talked. He's gonna live his life. I'm gonna live mine. There's really no reason for us to be anywhere near each other ever again. Victor: Hey, Kyle. Did Noah show you around the premises? Kyle: Yes, he did. Very impressive. Victor: Yeah. Kyle: How are you, Nick? Nick: I'm good. Yet another reason why I don't work here anymore. You guys have a good day. Victor: You have a nice day, Nicholas. Nick: Thanks, Dad. You too. Victor: Have a seat, Kyle. Kyle: Thank you, Sir. Victor: Boy, oh, boy, oh, boy. Whoever cut your hair, they had a lot of fun, didn't they? Kyle: Yes. I wanted to thank you again for this opportunity. I'm very eager to get started. Noah: I am eager to finish my pitch. Victor: And, Noah, I'm eager to hear it, but right now I don't have the time. Do me a favor. Write it down, will you? Noah: Sure. Victor: All right. Nick: That is just the way my father treats people. Noah: What's bugging me is that my father barged in and ruined the pitch. Nick: Look, Son, I'm trying real hard not to keep warning you. I'm well aware that this is your life. Noah: I'm handling it. I need to prove to him that I'm the person he needs here. Nick: Okay. At what cost? [SCENE_BREAK] Neil: Come on in. Hilary: I wanted to return these things. It's the flash drive and your family photos. Neil: Yeah. Devon: Oh, are those the things that you stole when you broke in here? You're lucky my father doesn't press charges against you. Hilary: Yeah, your father's been very forgiving. Neil: Come on, Devon. Devon: What? I don't know how you're okay with her. She took things from your journal, things you wrote, your personal, private thoughts, put them all over the internet. Neil: Right. I'm well aware of that. But she apologized. Devon: And that's enough for you after what she's done? Neil: I believe she's sincere. Devon: I'm here to tell you she's not sincere. Neil: Hey, Devon, if you don't trust anyone who's ever made a mistake, you're gonna lead a very lonely life, man. [Door opens, closes] Neil: Obviously my family's very protective of their own. I did tell you it was gonna take some time, didn't I? Hilary: Yeah. I'm not sure that some of them will ever forgive me. Neil: Do you blame them? Hilary: Not at all. I'm ashamed of what I've done, Neil. Part of me feels like I don't deserve their forgiveness. Neil: And the other part? Hilary: I met a woman recently. It was one of those "Two strangers in a bar" moments. Neil: Wow. Yeah. I know a little bit about that, right? Hilary: This woman, she said something that really hit home. I need to forgive myself, learn to like myself. Neil: Sound advice. How's that going? Hilary: I'm trying. It's not easy when you've hurt so many people. [SCENE_BREAK] Summer: You know, even if drugs are easy to score, they're not really my thing. Plus, I love chocolate way too much to starve myself. Courtney: [Chuckles] I guess you're stuck here getting sweaty and stinky with me. Summer: Yeah, such a glamorous life. Courtney: [Chuckles] Summer: Bye. Courtney: Bye. Noah: Does that hurt? Courtney: No. Noah: How 'bout this? Courtney: No. Not re-- okay! Yeah, right there. No, it totally hurts. Noah: You're totally faking it. Courtney: What? I like having my feet rubbed in a park. It's nice. Okay, fine. I'll make you a deal. You do me, and I'll do you. Noah: I can't believe you lied to me. Courtney: I can't believe you figured me out. Actually, I totally can. [Laughs] I'm a much better liar with my parents. Noah: Hmm. Courtney: Kind of like world-class level. Earth to Noah. Hey. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: Yeah, it was completely innocent. As a thank-you to Sharon, I wanted to build Faith a dollhouse. Stitch: But of all the little girls in the world who want a house for their dolls, you have to build one for the daughter of the guy who was about to marry the love of your life? That's not innocent, Mac. Dylan: It wasn't about Nick. Stitch: No, it was about Avery. You wanted to impress her. Dylan: [Chuckles] Yeah, a sophisticated woman like Avery's really gonna be impressed with an arts-and-craft project like this. Stitch: Oh, so you never told Avery what you were gonna do, never showed her the plans? Dylan: Yeah, she was the first one I showed them to. Stitch: You're like glass, you're so transparent. Thank God I'm here to call you on it. Dylan: I was not trying to impress Avery. Stitch: Then you were trying to show up Nick. Doesn't matter. It was about Avery. You have to see that, right? Dylan: I didn't know that your medical training was in psychology, Stitch. Stitch: [Scoffs] Doesn't need to be when I talk to you. Look, everything is about Avery. Okay, look, you carried her picture with you halfway around the world in Afghanistan. It's about Avery, man. Dylan: Okay. Maybe you're right. But, you know, she's free now, and we're kind of making our way back to each other. Yeah, she's on my mind a lot. There's nothing wrong with that, right? Stitch: No. There's not. And I'm glad you're admitting it. But you see why Nick isn't gonna be happy with anything you do. Right? Dylan: I didn't take Avery away from Nick. Stitch: No. But you didn't exactly get out of the way, either. I got to tell you, Mac, if I was him, I'd let you hear it about this dollhouse, too... among other things. Dylan: Yeah, maybe you're right. It's a good thing I told Sharon that I would stay away from Nick. And that's what I'm gonna do. [SCENE_BREAK] Faith: But I love that dollhouse, the one Dylan's making me. Sharon: Honey, I'm sure Santa will bring you the one that you showed your daddy and me in the catalogue. Faith: I want Dylan's dollhouse! It's pretty, Mommy! Sharon: Well, Dylan has other things he needs to work on right now. [Knock on door] Sharon: Oh. Nick: Hey. I need to talk to you. But first I need a hug from my daughter. Wh-- let me guess. Dylan's dollhouse? What is with that guy? He comes over to our house, makes promises to our daughter without talking to her parents first. Sharon: I'm sure Faith will get over it. But will you? [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: Honestly, I want to stay out of Nick's way, you know. I got a second chance with an amazing woman, and I really don't want him in the middle of it. Stitch: Well, that's much more sensible of you. Keep your distance. But you do know if he comes after you I got your back, right? Dylan: Yes, Stitch. I know you do. Stitch: So, things are progressing with Avery? Dylan: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, slowly. Yeah. Stitch: How much progressing? What are we talking about here? Dylan: Wait. What are we talking about? You talking about details? What, are we in a locker room right now? Stitch: Yeah, I want details. It's been a while since I... heard details. Dylan: Too much information, man. Geez. When are your wife and kid getting up here? Stitch: We still have to sell the house. Dylan: You're like glass, you're so transparent. Just so you know, when you're ready to talk about it, I'm here. Stitch: I know. There's nothing much to say. So when you seeing Avery again? Dylan: Actually, tonight. You know, we're kind of doing a first-date kind of thing. It's a little crazy, because with all of our history, I'm still a little nervous. Stitch: That's probably a good thing. You know, you're sharper when you have some nerves. You know, you don't want to screw it up. Dylan: Again. Stitch: [Chuckles] Just remember, it's not the place that counts, but what you bring. Dylan: What, like flowers, candy? Stitch: That McAvoy charm. Dylan: Yeah. Where can I buy some of that? Stitch: It'll show up when you need it. Dylan: [Sighs] Stitch: It's not about starting over, Pal... but moving forward. [SCENE_BREAK] Girl: Thank you. Mason: Hey. You're new here, aren't you? Girl: Yeah, just started. Mason: Just started the job or just got to town? 'Cause I'd certainly remember if I'd seen you here before. Girl: Very good. Just got to town. Mason: [Sighs] Uh, I would be happy to fill you in on all the dirty Genoa City secrets. Girl: Sounds informative. Mason: So... where are you originally from? Girl: Sorry. Excuse me. Devon: You think I don't know what's going on? [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: I'm not looking to start anything with McAvoy. We agreed to stay out of each other's way. That's the way I want it. Sharon: I spoke to Dylan. Nick: About me? Why? Sharon: As a friend. I asked him to give you a wide berth. Fighting with Dylan is the last thing that you need to be dealing with right now. Nick: Just like you don't need to be dealing with any accusations from my father, which is exactly what I told him. Sharon: Well, that was nice of you. I mean, you were probably wasting your breath. We both know how Victor is. Nick: Yeah, we do. I just hope our son doesn't find out the hard way. [SCENE_BREAK] Noah: I thought you were supposed to be working out. Courtney: What? My endorphins are being stimulated just watching you. Tough day at the office? Noah: [Sighs] Dad walked in in the middle of my big pitch. Courtney: Awkward. Noah: Then I found out that my grandfather hired Kyle Abbott. Courtney: No way. Noah: That is the Victor Newman way. And things have just kind of gone downhill from there. Courtney: I don't get it. You're family. And with your grandpa practically begging you to take that job and so happy when you did. Noah: My grandfather's an interesting guy. See, he wants his kids, his grandkids to be part of the company. But he wants to find out if they're worthy, loyal, so he's always testing the family. Courtney: How's that working out for him? Noah: Victoria works for him. Abby's at Jabot. My dad would rather sell pencils on the side of a street corner than go back to that company. Courtney: So what's that, one out of three? Noah: And also I just feel like he's got me in this weird competition with Kyle. Courtney: You afraid of a little bit of competition, Newman? Noah: What you got? Courtney: Push-ups. Noah: Push-ups? Courtney: Yeah. I bet I can do more than you. Noah: Really? Courtney: Mm-hmm. Noah: Stakes? Courtney: Loser buys dinner tonight. Noah: All right. You're on. Courtney: Fine. Noah: Let's do this. See what you got, Sloan. Courtney: Oh, thanks. Noah: Don't cheat. Courtney: I would never. Noah: Okay, go. Courtney: Come on. Noah: This is a lot. Courtney: [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: So it's me, you, Aunt Traci, Kyle, Tyler, and... an old-fashioned Thanksgiving made all the more yummy by the magic of Mrs. Martinez. Mmm. Do you think she's gonna make those sweet potatoes with -- Jack: I have no idea what Mrs. Martinez is planning for Thanksgiving, but I have a funny feeling you are plotting something. [Door opens] Summer: Hello? Abby: Who could that be? I have no idea. Summer! Summer: Hi. Abby: Hi! Summer: Why do you seem so surprised to see me? Didn't you just text me that you needed to talk to me? Abby: Did I? I did, didn't I? I thought this would be the perfect time to discuss Summer's plans for the holidays. [SCENE_BREAK] Hilary: My personal warpath hurt your family and other people, too. Neil: Who, Hilary? Hilary: Mason. I saw him earlier. And he really liked me. We had some good times in London. But when I found out about his connection to Genoa City and how that led to you, I used him. I really made a mess of his life. Neil: Interesting. Devon and I, we were talking earlier about people taking responsibility for their own actions, you know, their own lives. Hilary: Yeah. I guess we all are, but... I can't help feeling that I've leached some of my poison onto him. Neil: Well, from what I know of that young man, he's very resourceful. [SCENE_BREAK] Devon: You must have a GPS device on me, 'cause you're everywhere. You're like my shadow, man. [Chuckles] Mason: It's just a fluke, man. Hey, don't take this the wrong way, but looks like you've had a rough morning, man. Why don't you let me buy you a coffee? Devon: Mm. You want to buy me a coffee. You know, I could probably buy myself an island. Mason: But your own paradise won't improve your current state of looking like you just crawled out of a dumpster. Devon: [Chuckles] Yeah. Yeah. I'll give you that. I must have... must have sounded like a jerk with that crack about the island. I'm sorry. Mason: It was a joke, Devon. I got it. It was even kind of funny. So, you in? Devon: Well, I appreciate the offer. But I'm starting to feel like I might need something stronger. Mason: Well, with your apparent state of mind and alarming appearance, I don't know if it'd be the best idea for you to drink alone. In insist. Round's on me. Devon: What the hell? [SCENE_BREAK] Courtney: 42. Noah: I don't understand how you're doing this. Courtney: Come on. Noah: No, I can't. That's it. That's all. I can't. That's all. Courtney: [Laughs] Come on! You so lost on purpose. Noah: I didn't. Well, at least now I got to buy you dinner, which I am more than happy to do. Courtney: Oh, yeah? Noah: Mm-hmm. Courtney: Why? Noah: You know, this whole kick-boxing, cage-fighter, push-up girl, it's very intriguing. You are more than just a pretty face, aren't you? Courtney: Oh, you have no idea. Noah: Well, I'm very excited to find out. Courtney: I'm all sweaty! [Laughs] Noah: Well, since you are so full of surprises, I'm gonna have to do something equally surprising for you tonight. [SCENE_BREAK] Abby: This is a time for family, and you two are father and daughter, both hurting over Phyllis. So obviously you should spend the holiday together. Now, all of this family talk is making me very emotional. I'm gonna go call my mom and tell her how much I miss her. Jack: I'm sorry. Summer: It's okay. Jack: No, no, no. I told Abby I didn't want to do this. Summer: Thanksgiving? Jack: No, I didn't want to put you in a position where you had to choose between two families. Summer: You didn't. She did. Jack: Abby's a bit of a whirlwind. We're all hard pressed to resist her sometimes. Summer: What do I say to her? Jack: You don't have to say anything. I'll take care of it. I'm not in much of a festive mood myself. Summer: Why not? Jack: Truthfully? Summer: Yeah. Jack: The only person I really want to spend Thanksgiving with is Phyllis. Summer: I feel the same way. So you want to spend Thanksgiving with my mom? Go together, I mean. You and me. [SCENE_BREAK] Victor: I trust Noah showed you around, was helpful. Kyle: Yes. Yes, he was. But I believe I may have had the same sense he did. Victor: What sense is that? Kyle: Well, uh, we may be duplicating each other. Are we vying for the same position? Victor: [Chuckles] Kyle, in a company of this size, it is always good to have a lot of talent around, you know. I firmly believe that competition makes everyone perform better. Kyle: Well, you know I'm determined to do a good job for you, don't you? Victor: I know that you're a very motivated young man. And I have nothing to worry from you, do I? Kyle: You still think I have an ulterior motive for working here. That's funny, because my father thinks you have an ulterior motive for hiring me. Victor: Is that so? [SCENE_BREAK] Jack: The last thing in the world I want is for you to feel pressured in any of this. Summer: I'm not. I promise. It's... it's what feels right... us going to spend Thanksgiving with Mom together. Jack: So we take the same flight, and once we get there... Summer: No, I'm not gonna just leave you at the airport and go off with my brother this time. Jack: Hey, hey, hey. What is it? Talk to me? Summer: You know, even though Mom can't... see and talk to us... I think that she'll know that it's us there together. So I... I'd really like to go together to see her. Will you go with me? Jack: I can't think of a better way to spend the day. Abby: Look at you guys! Yay! I am so happy that all of the Abbotts will be together this Thanksgiving. Jack: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Kyle: So if you are using me, what are you using me for? Victor: Kyle, if you feel that you're being used, then you'll have to discover the purpose on your own. Kyle: Ah. A test. Victor: You know one key to success at business is problem-solving. And if you manage to solve this problem, I might keep you around longer. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: I will not let my dad insult you anymore. Sharon: Well, how are you gonna stop him, Nick? Nick: I'll make sure he gets the message. [SCENE_BREAK] Dylan: It's done. I made a reservation for tonight. Nice quiet dinner for Avery and me at the Athletic Club. [SCENE_BREAK] Nick: It's a family dinner. My mom arranged the whole thing, so I'll see my dad again tonight. Sharon: Where? Nick: At the Athletic Club. [NEXT_ON] Nikki: Tonight's the night. Paul: You're still sticking to your plan to tell Victor and the kids first. Victor: What are you all looking at? I'll be damned. Nick: You need to stay the hell away from me. Dylan: You should get out of my face.