On February 19, 2021, Portia Robinson and Curtis Ashford arrive at a local nightclub. Portia had agreed to tag along with Curtis to the club as he checked on a possible cheating spouse on Valentines Day.
Curtis sees the club owner talking to the woman of interest. They are clearly having an affair and not hiding it. Curtis follows the couple to take many pictures as proof for his client.
When he is finished, Portia doesn't want to leave yet. Curtis had been apart from his wifeJordan Ashford for the last two months after she lied to him. Portia convinces Curtis to not call the client on Valentines Day and wait until the next day. Curtis says he is thinking of changing things up, hinting that he may be possibly purchasing the nightclub.
On February 25, Curtis brings his P.I. partner Sam McCall to the nightclub, which she admires. He admits to wanting out of other peoples problems, and wants to buy the nightclub instead. Sam reminds him that being a bar owner means he'll still hear those problems. He responds that at the end of the night he can close up shop and go home and never think about those people again. As Sam wants to be more involved in their PI business, he suggests she buy his half, for sole ownership, gaining his contacts, files, client list, etc...and he use the money to close on the nightclub, to which she agrees.
Storylines[]
On March 17, 2021, Curtis tells his nephewT.J. Ashford that he bought the nightclub but hasn't decided what to call it yet.
On April 12, Curtis tells Jordan he decided to call his nightclub The Savoy.
On May 6, Curtis hired a bartender named Angela to be a mixologist. She fixed Portia and Curtis a drink called "Between the Sheets" which they enjoy together.
On July 2, bartender N'neka Garland is working at The Savoy during a graduation party for Trina.
July 15 was the official grand opening of The Savoy.
On July 27, Curtis offers the newly freed Shawn Butler a job managing the nightclub. Shawn points out he still has to figure out what he wants to do - and that he managed a restaurant, not a nightclub. He agrees anyway, when Curtis tells him he has a place at his nightclub in the meantime.
On September 5, 2022, after the charges against Trina Robinson are rightfully dropped, a party is thrown celebrating her freedom, complete with Cameron and his band performing. Spencer Cassadine goes old school, writing a love letter to Trina, explaining his behavior and his feelings for her. At the party, the duo have several moments laden with tension, including Trina declaring they can no longer be friends due to their tumultuous relationship, and in an act of chivalry, Spencer taking back his letter, in the belief that he's letting her go to be happy.
Believing himself to be his 90s rockstar persona Eddie Maine following a head injury, Ned Quartermaine sneaks out to the The Savoy, in an effort to be around the action and wanting to perform. He meets Nina, Michael, and Sonny (who knew him in the 90s), who mentions investing in a business years ago... A friend (Ned's ex-wife) who co-ran L&B Records managed a singer who is "living the crazy life" (A reference to Ricky Martin's [ex-Miguel Morez] "Living La Vida Loca"). Eddie doesn't react to hearing about L&B or Lois and shocks the crowd by taking the stage to sing. Unfortunately, he collapses and Sonny offers him a room at the penthouse.
On August 16, Marshall visits his son at physical therapy, telling him he heard from N'neka, who is overwhelmed running the club by herself. Selina Wu showed up as well, offering to buy the club from Curtis. The Ashfords turn her down, stating they can handle running the club as a family.
On September 19, N'neka mentions it's the slowest night they've had in months. Selina and her new associate arrive for a quick drink before heading to the new club downtown, Intrigue, which is always packed. Ms. Wu again tries to convince Marshall to let her take the club off his hands before it's worthless, saying that the club isn't the same without Curtis. He suggests she see if the other club is for sale.
That same day at home, Curtis admits to Trina that it was good to get out of the house and go to the club the other day. The club has been amazing for him, but dreams can change, and he can't imagine working there in his current situation. Trina then reminds him that he is the club.
On September 29, "Eddie Maine" performs with a band to a sold-out crowd, enjoyed by Quartermaines, Ashfords, Kristina, Chase, and "Blaze." Beforehand, he and Brook Lynn have a friendly chat, during which he leans towards taking her on as his manager. He admits to Olivia he's still having trouble completing his "siren song," and they share a close, romantically-charged moment.
On New Years Eve 2023/24, the truth that Nina ratted out Drew and Carly to the SEC comes out while celebrating at the Savoy. An argument ensues, with Sonny and Willow both push Nina away, angry at her actions. Willow and Michael leave, now throwing accusations at each other instead of watching fireworks. Sonny refuses to hear Nina's pleas, instead demanding that she go to Drew and Carly, admit the truth and apologize.
On January 24, 2024, friends and family throw Spencer and Trina a "bon voyage" party for their 4 months in Paris. At the party, Spencer informs Josslyn and Trina that he let his father leave with Ace, as he believes Esme has her memory back, so is capable of evil plotting again. He doesn't have proof, which worries the couple. Josslyn insists that she will find the proof herself, that her friends should not worry, just go to Paris and enjoy themselves.
Backroom[]
On April 4, 2022, Selina Wu revealed to Britt Westbourne that she knew her father, Cesar Faison and that he and Britt had committed a crime in 2016 while in Lisbon. Selina blackmailed Britt into letting her manipulate Selina's nephew and Britt's best friendBrad Cooper into working for her. Selina wants Brad to manage poker games at The Savoy instead of his preferred job, being an orderly at the hospital. Curtis had turned down Selina's request to use the backroom for legal poker games and she sent him a money tree as a reminder of a story she had told him about her grandfather.
On April 5, with Deception Cosmetics going public, Selina buys stock to become a major investor. She surprises everyone by showing up at The Savoy celebration, where she continues her attempts to persuade Curtis Ashford to allow poker games for her select friends like Judge Abbott to help keep the peace around town.
Eventually Curtis agrees to allow the poker games in his club when Selina gets him his fatherMarshall Ashford's sealed arrest records. Selina works out an arrangement with Sonny to have poker games in town. Jordan and Robert separately investigate the poker games.
On June 15, at the Metro Court poolHarrison Chase distracts Linc Brown by yelling at him while Brook Lynn Quartermaine sneaks into Linc's coat. She finds a business card for The Savoy that says on the back that the password is "Vesper" and mentions 11pm. Linc goes to a poker game and Cody Bell uses the same password to enter the game and win. Selina is upset he ended the game early, takes his winnings, and has him beaten in the back alley.
On September 12, Cody is employed as Selina's ringer during poker games as he needs the money.
After becoming Sasha Corbin's legal conservator, Gladys Corbin begins to use Sasha's money without her knowledge for gambling in the backroom poker games. By January 2023, Gladys has a $175,000 debt to Selina. She sells her late sonBrando Corbin's garage to pay off her current debt, only to accrue more debt later.
On April 7, 2023, Cody is accused of stealing Gladys' bracelet which she planted in his coat pocket. Cody has become friends with Sasha and warns her about Gladys. He can't explain the full situation without implicating himself as the ringer and he is worried about the fallout from Selina.
On June 14, 2023, Sasha's therapist Dr. Damon Montague recognizes Gladys from attending Selina's poker games.