Between Coffee, Secrets, and Old Flames — The Hotel Café in LA Holds It All

Nikki and Victoria have breakfast with Claire on the cafe patio.

Claire Newman wears sunglasses as she talks to Nikki and Victoria.

Claire is wearing sunglasses for her hangover until Nikki mentions that “alcohol can lead to regret.” She says the only thing she regrets about last night is a headache that won’t go away. She says she’s trying to live in the moment and see where it leads her, and she came to an important decision last night… As fun as last night was, it’s time for her to go home!

Holden wanders up to the table. “Guess that’s one less familiar face I’ll see around here!” He tells Victoria and Nikki that he’s sorry to hear about Noah.

Claire invites him to dine with them, and he agrees.

Holden Novak smiles at Claire as Victoria and Nikki look on.

Nikki and Victoria excuse themselves and leave for the hospital.

Holden gets the feeling that Claire’s grandmother doesn’t like him that much. He gives her advice on helping her hangover and says he’s obviously a bad influence.

Claire laughs. She’s happy with all the choices she made last night, from the vodka shots to the rest of it! No regrets, but it’s time for her to go home; this trip was a chance to get away from her life in Genoa City, but it’s time to get back to normal, whatever that is.

Claire smiles at Holden.

Holden asks where he fits into the life she’s building for herself.

Claire winces. She hasn’t got there yet!

Holden smiles and says that no matter what happens, he had a wonderful time… Especially last night! He asks if she’d like to do anything with him before she leaves.

Holden smiles at Claire.

Claire says she’d love to get a tour of the mountains again, and she wants to stop by The Shadow Room to thank Sienna for her hospitality.

Holden figures that she really wants to find out about him and Audra from Sienna.

Claire grins. He can tell her about it himself if he’d like!

Holden says he’s facing the future. He offers his hand, and they leave.

Holden offers his hand to Claire.