At Society, Claire shares her excitement and nerves with Kyle about opening up to Nikki. Kyle reassures her, boosting her confidence, and she thanks him for believing in her. They exchange compliments before Kyle asks about her lingering anger toward Jordan. Claire admits she’s ready to move on, knowing holding onto it would let Jordan “win.” Sensing something is bothering him, Claire encourages Kyle to open up. He admits his lingering mistrust of his mother, Diane, and his fear of being hurt. Though Claire thought he’d moved past it, Kyle reveals his struggles. He feels pressured by Jack to forgive and forget but isn’t ready. Kyle then asks Claire to be his girlfriend, and she happily agrees.
At Crimson Lights, Diane confides in Esther about her struggles to regain her family’s trust. Esther shares Mrs. Chancellor’s advice: pushing too hard can backfire. Diane reflects on this and considers making a personal sacrifice to earn Kyle’s acceptance. She thanks Esther for her advice and resolves to figure out her next steps.
At the Abbott mansion, Traci notices Jack is down and prompts him to open up. Jack reflects on his ornament from childhood and how he’s clinging too tightly to the past. He admits his resentment toward Billy reminds him of his own issues with their mother, Dina. Traci reassures him that their family moved past those struggles and urges Jack to give Kyle the space to work on his relationship with Diane. Jack acknowledges the parallels between Kyle’s distrust of Diane and his own history with Dina. Traci reminds him to support Kyle without judgment, and Jack is grateful for her insight.
Later, Kyle and Claire arrive at the mansion. Jack congratulates Claire on her new job, and she encourages Kyle to work through his issues with Diane. After Claire leaves, Jack and Kyle have a heartfelt conversation. Jack shares his own experiences and reassures Kyle that he understands his doubts and will always support him. Kyle thanks him but says he needs more time. Jack asks Kyle to hang the ornament on the tree, symbolizing their shared effort to move forward.
Meanwhile, Nikki and Victoria discuss Claire’s first day at work. Victoria is slightly concerned about Claire’s past with Jordan and the pace of her new role but acknowledges Claire’s resilience. Nikki reassures her, emphasizing Claire’s strength and Kyle’s support. Later, Claire arrives at the Newman ranch, beaming with happiness and sharing how much she loves her life.
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