2x09: "Together"

Jacob Talbot is furious tof ind out that his assistant David Brooks did not show up for work, but when Victoria King steps in and assists him, he appreciates the gesture.

Later, just before lunch, Drake Talbot arrives and has a harrowing argument with his father over his lack of attention throughout the years. Jacob is stern with his son and tells him that he needs to stop acting like a little girl and start acting like a man.

2x12: "Wait"

Jacob Talbot is surprised to hear that Patrick King is back and wants Victoria back. He is concerned about Victoria’s feelings. Victoria assures him that she is not looking to go back to Patrick. Jacob believes her, then asks about the boy. They stand in the doorway of Cayden’s bedroom and watch Izik as he sleeps. She tells Jacob about how she met Izik and how he stole her cell phone. Jacob worried that perhaps she has let someone into her life that can not be trusted. Victoria tells Jacob that she feels badly for Izik because she knows what it is like to feel unwanted. In the bedroom, Izik lays in the bed, listening to the conversation.

2x13: "No One"

At David Brooks' funeral, Szymon breaks down because he is fearful of losing his son. Cayden can't find the right words to help Szymon and Victoria tells him that all he can do is be there for Szymon when he needs him.

Jacob tells Szymon that he needs to pull himself together for Sammy's sake. He needs to be strong for Sammy right now.

2x14: "Forget You"

Jacob Talbot announces that he is running for mayor and teasingly refers to Victoria as Mrs. Mayor. When Drake arrives, he tells his son that he needs to let go of this ridiculous notion that he is gay. Drake Talbot surprises everyone with his new boyfriend, Dominick Perrotti. Jacob has a hard time dealing with his son's obvious defiance. Victoria and Cayden try to warn Drake against Dominick, but Drake seems bent on sticking it to his father. Izik learns the truth about Dominick's Perrotti's real intentions.

2x15: "Liar"

Drake barges into his father's office and accuses him of doing something to push Dominick away. Jacob tells his son that he is only looking out for his best interests. He gave Dominick a choice between money and his son and Dominick chose the money. Victoria tells Jacob that he shouldn't cut off ties with his son because it would be a big mistake and she knows from experience.

2x18: "Take A Bow"

Jacob Talbot responds to the news coverage about his gay son and tells everyone that he is proud of Drake and that Victoria King has taught him tolerance. After his press conference, Jacob Talbot is up in the polls. However, he is visited by two associates of local mobster Vincenzo D’Agostino. Anthony Guzzetti and Gino De Luca have a message for him. It seems that Vinny’s businesses keep getting raided and they warn Jacob to keep his mouth shut and to not forget the people who helped him get to where he is.

Jacob and Victoria are shocked when they discover that Cayden and Drake are at the precipice of something new. Jacob is actually okay with the idea, which gives Drake some comfort.