In the heart of Paris, Allan and Tracy share a magical night out, revisiting the bar

where Martin first met Ashley. Allan is haunted by unanswered questions and the burden of

guilt regarding his twin. Tracy, always the voice of reason, encourages him to forgive himself.

As their conversation turns to Tracy, Allan is clearly impressed by her literary achievements and reveals that she once sang with Danny. Flirty banter ensues, with Allan trying to coax Tracy into singing again. Instead, she happily offers to write him a check. Their conversation deepens as Tracy reflects on her own guilt about possibly missing signs of Ashley’s childhood trauma. Allan offers her support and reminds her that they cannot be certain about the past. Back at Ashley’s apartment, Allan confides in Tracy how much her presence in Paris means to him, leaving her clearly enchanted.

Back in Genoa City, tensions rise as Victor clashes with Nikki and Nick over who will lead Newman Media. Victor maintains his stance, asserting that Adam needs to temporarily take responsibility. At Society, Nick convinces Nikki to accept this decision, assuring her that they will oust Adam as CEO when the time is right. Nikki decides to shift her focus to her philanthropic efforts in the meantime.

At the guest house, Katie learns that Claire is attending a family movie night and finds an excuse to hide. When Victoria insists on bringing the family together, Katie questions why Claire has to live with them, suggesting she stay with the Abbotts instead. Victoria refuses to kick Claire out and tries to overcome Katie’s resistance. Victor’s timely visit proves beneficial as he shares stories about his own lonely upbringing in an orphanage. He urges Katie and Johnny to sympathize with Claire, who also craves sisterly love. Katie’s heart softens and her attitude begins to change.

At the GCAC, Audra meets Kyle at the bar and urges him to accept Victor’s job offer. Kyle, wary of their tumultuous past, remains skeptical. Audra apologizes for manipulating him, insisting that he did the same to her. She proposes a fresh start, hoping Kyle won’t let past grudges get in the way of a promising opportunity. Diane’s appearance creates another problem. Suspicious of Audra, she questions Kyle, who downplays their meeting but firmly asks Diane to stop meddling in his life. Diane, fed up with Kyle’s disdain, gives him an ultimatum to stay in line or face the consequences.

As tensions escalate, Victor approaches Kyle and reiterates his job offer. Kyle hints at a desire to change but expresses hesitation due to his distrust of Audra. Instead, he proposes to take over as sole CEO of GLAD, questioning Victor’s dependence on Audra. Kyle is determined to push Audra out and gain more power. Will he succeed?