storms out.

Devon, Nick, and Faith chat about Christmas on the Crimson Lights patio. Faith sure is a precocious one! Nick has a meeting with Devon, so he cant take her to the park to go ice-skating. She should ask her mother. Nick gets to the point: He wants Devon to use his inheritance from his grandmother, Katherine, to save the park that is named for her. Devon is in a quandary. His company is doing PR work for Newman Enterprises, and Neil would certainly see such a move as a conflict of interest.

Ashley confronts Victoria at Newman and suggests she might want her lawyer present. Michael listens in while Ashley accuses Victoria of poaching. Victoria attempts to placate her with a generous settlement and a free lunch atthe park cafe when she sees Scott and Abby approach. They take a table and Scott reveals that, technically, Abby is the leak. Scott has put her is a bad spot, but he promises to protect her.

Ashley returns to her office and tells Ravi hes off the hook. Ravi confesses he took the offer because he thought it would be best for their relationship. Ashley is touched, but shed rather have him at Jabot. Theyll talk more about it later, after her meeting, but before she goes she tells him that Jabot rarely enforces the non-compete clause. In this case, she thought he was worth the fight.

At Crimson Lights, Sharon and Devon talk about Victors intent its implications. Shes surprised when Devon wavers. He agrees its an affront