Ridge and Rick complement Zende's latest designs. A beaming Zende admits he feels as if he is coming into his own as a designer. Elsewhere, Maya overhears Lizzy call Nicole "Mama" and is immediately overcome with concern. Maya tries to mask her insecurity with Nicole and Lizzy's bond, yet immediately runs to Rick to share her fears. Rick is somewhat taken aback when Maya reminds him about an opening in the international office and therefore suggests to Zende and Nicole transferred to the Paris office. On top of the world that his plan is succeeding, Bill takes a meeting with C.J. to discuss the sale of the Spectra property. Steffy tries to calm down Liam who thinks that it is the time and place to reign his father in: for once he has power over Bill and he intends to use it for the greater good. Liam interferes with Bill and C.J.'s negotiation, which infuriates Dollar Bill. Bill threatens to fire his son but Liam will not budge. He counters that it is Bill who will be taking a leave of absence as he will take over as CEO of Spencer Publications.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek