A bit later, Claire and Holden enter the restaurant. They approach the table. Claire is surprised to see Kyle there with her mom.

Victoria explains that Kyle was keeping her company while she waited for Claire.

Kyle thought Holden would have been in LA by now.

Holden shrugs. Change of plans; he’s leaving tomorrow, unless there’s a reason for him to stay. He smiles at Claire.

Kyle asks to talk to Claire alone, but she tells him that she has things to discuss with her mom. He nods and asks to see her for breakfast tomorrow, and she agrees. He leaves the restaurant.

Holden says goodbye, but Kyle doesn’t say anything as he leaves.

Claire asks Holden if he’d like to join them for dinner.

Holden says he’s just there to pick up some empanadas and is going to take them up to his suite at the GCAC. He smiles and heads over to the bar to pick up his takeout.

Victoria asks Claire if she’s okay; the business with Audra and her grandfather must be upsetting her!

Claire didn’t realize she was upset, but it didn’t make her happy to see Kyle there!

Victoria says it wasn’t a planned meeting; was it wrong that they met?

Claire says she can’t dictate who she talks to. She asks what they talked about; was he trying to get her to take sides?

Victoria says that Kyle is unhappy about the rift developed between them, but she told him that they needed to work it out on their own. She told him not to give up; Kyle is dedicated to making it work, but he doesn’t know how.

Claire says she doesn’t know either. She thought she could get over it, but she feels like there’s part of her that seems to be intentionally pushing him away.

Victoria nods. “Kyle just said the same thing about you!”

Claire isn’t surprised. She can tell how much this is hurting him. She thinks she’s talking about their relationship like it’s already over. She doesn’t want it to be, but she doesn’t want it to hurt anymore! Being with Kyle used to make her feel good, but lately she just wants to run away!

Victoria says it’s not wrong to be honest with yourself.

Claire glances over at Holden and she says that “someone else” might be getting under her skin. She wonders if she’s not ready for a serious relationship yet; maybe she needs more experience! Maybe she needs to live a little before she commits to one person for the rest of her life.

Holden looks over and notices her gaze on her. He smiles and holds up his drink in a toast, and Claire blushes, smiling back.