Claire walks into the coffeehouse. She’s surprised to see Holden there… Wasn’t he supposed to be in LA?

Holden says his flight was cancelled. He’s happy that he gets to connect with Claire; she and Genoa City will have to deal with him for one more night! He asks how she and Kyle are getting along. He’s happy to listen!

They have a seat, and Claire says she keeps thinking she’ll be able to get past what Kyle did, but then something happens to make her doubt it again. She’s trying to get past this, but Kyle might be trying too hard. She tried to talk it out with him earlier when Holden ran into them.

Holden nods. He says it might be best if she took some time and distance to gain perspective. He asks if 2,000 miles away would help… Would she like to go to L.A. with him tomorrow? He promises he’s only asking as a friend.

Claire isn’t sure what to say. He told her he enjoyed her company in the park the other day!

Holden laughs. He does enjoy her company, but promises he wasn’t making a play for her.

Claire grins. “That’s disappointing!”

Holden smiles and says he finds her very attractive, but knows she’s in a relationship. He thinks she’d love LA, and LA would love her! He hopes he’s not making her uncomfortable by asking.

Claire says she’s not feeling uncomfortable. She just wasn’t expecting it! Jetting off to LA sounds tempting, though… She hasn’t been out of town since her dad died.

Holden thinks he could show her around; she could check out the Hollywood stars!

Claire says what she really wants is to go to Disneyland.

Holden laughs and says he has mouse ears with his name on them… From earlier that year! Does she want to go? He’s serious about doing whatever it takes to get her to feel better.

Claire says it’s tempting, but she’s not sure where things stand with Kyle. Going away with him wouldn’t help her relationship, especially because of the way Kyle feels about him!

Holden understands. He only wants to support her and Kyle.

Claire thanks him. It means a lot!