Month 24

"It looks like we're starting to get back to normal."
Steve Coleman

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Victor tries reaching out to Adam when he and Nikki get back from their second honeymoon, but Adam lashes out at Victor again. Victor locks Adam out of the penthouse and kicks him out of Newman. Adam moves back in with Matt & Casey; Matt confronts Victor, who tells him he wants nothing to do with Adam. Matt reminds Victor of some of his deeds when he was Adam’s age; Victor tells Matt to stop bringing up his past as he’s no longer that guy. Matt reminds him that he still was. When Victor goes to Adam to apologize, Adam rips Victor apart telling him at the first sign he messed up he was thrown out of Victor’s life. He tells Victor he wants nothing to do with him. Adam sees a magazine with Natalie on the cover. On a TV at the Grand Phoenix Natalie walks the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Michael and Lauren work with Jack and Phyllis to try and help Summer and Fen with baby Faith (babysitting). Fen decides to intern at Michael’s law firm after overhearing the other interns talk about what a golden boy he is. Fen decides to go back to law school at night. Summer comes up with an idea to get Jabot products on Fenmore’s shelves. She becomes the liaison. With Fen and Summer working late they start relying on Mrs. Martinez to babysit keeping it from their parents.

Devon and Hilary have an honest conversation about their pasts in an attempt to not become Adam and Natalie. Hilary still feels weird about Dru and Tyrone dating; she sees Santi sitting at The Colonnade Room alone and smiles.

Colin starts feeling slighted when Chelsea spends time consoling Adam. Chloe notices and confronts Chelsea, who tells her to stay out of her marriage. Chloe confides in Esther that Chelsea has always been in love with Adam; Esther tells Chloe to stay away from her sister’s love life. Chloe decides that since Chelsea is mistreating Cane that she will be what Cane needs. Chloe starts mimicking Chelsea’s style of dress and hair. When Cane mentions how much they look alike, Chloe buys a drug on the black market, drugs Cane, he thinks he’s sleeping with Chelsea, but it’s really Chloe.

Mac and Santi bump into each other at the Grand Phoenix. They have a great time, use fake names, and end up having a one-night stand. The next day Philip tells Mac and Chance to come to his office. They state they are looking to buy the struggling fashion house The Santori Collection, but no nothing about fashion. Mac steps up to take the lead; Philip asks if maybe they should partner with their old brand Brash & Sassy. When Mac reaches out to Newman she gets in touch with Santi (neither one knows it’s them). Later in the day Philip, Chance, and Mac meet with Lauren, Valeria, Luca, and Ramiro to discuss not only acquiring The Santori Collection, but putting it in Fenmore’s. Valeria gets emotional stating she built the fashion house from the ground up; Philip suggests Chancellor Industries remains a silent partner as to not adversely affect the brand. Valeria thanks him. Mac does a presentation how Brash & Sassy and The Santori Collection can partner. Santi comes in and is shocked to see Mac. Mac presents Santi from Newman Enterprises representing Brash & Sassy with Victoria. Valeria is on board and notices Santi and Mac’s vibes; she gets annoyed. Ramiro notices and calls Valeria out on having feelings for her long-time friend; Valeria tries denying it. Ramiro decides to ask Mac out; Santi’s jealousy gets the best of him as he confronts Ramiro; Mac is turned off and goes on a date with Ramiro. Valeria comforts Santi; they end up kissing while Ramiro and Mac go on a date.

Fen and Summer make Kyle and Noah the godparents to Faith. Kyle and Noah step up their duties as godparents while still going to school. They notice Fen and Summer are leaving Faith with Mrs. Martinez; Kyle feels he’s butted in their lives enough. Noah tells him he’s right.