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michael : my client felt compelled to take action , and i am confident , when all of the evidence is presented , that you will realize he was justified ... and you will vote to acquit . thank you . victor : you 're making it sound as if i kidnap people just for the fun of it -- you know , just because my computer has a bug in it . my family almost perished , almost died , in that fire caused by paragon . michael : it 'll all come out in the testimony . i am laying the groundwork . besides , phyllis ' outburst helped us . it made them all look like a bunch of lunatics over on that side . now , trust me , victor . i 've got this . victor : yeah . makes two of us . judge murray : before we begin hearing from the prosecution , i 'm gon na call for a short recess . michael : excellent . that gives you a chance to change into the suit i brought . victor : not gon na change a damn thing . fine the way i am . michael : what are you doing ? victor : would you kindly take me to the visiting room ? thank you . michael : look , victor , i know you like to call your own shots , but as your attorney , i need to know why you 're not dressed appropriately . victor : you know all you need to know ! lauren : you okay ? michael : mm . mm . ask me when this is all over . lauren : no , i wo n't . come here . nick : summer , i 'm sure that was upsetting for you . luca : i 've been trying to help her through it . summer : um , i know that i 'm supposed to testify , but i have to handle something . luca : summer , summer , you 've been subpoenaed . summer : i know , but the defense wo n't start for a while , so i 'll be back in plenty of time . nick : no , no , no . just hold on a second here . i only have a minute . just want you to know my daughter has been through a lot . if you hurt her in any way ... then i 'm gon na hurt you . chelsea : i can see that this is getting to you . adam : i 'm a little confused , is all . chelsea : confused about what ? adam : michael 's opening statement . it was a bit lackluster , was n't it ? chelsea : yeah , i noticed that , too . adam : yeah . i mean , he 's usually so intense . he just got mopped up by christine , did n't he ? chelsea : maybe phyllis lashing out affected him . adam : maybe . maybe , but if he keeps this up , i do n't see any hope for victor . victor : hi , sweetheart . summer : give me one reason why i should believe in you anymore . victor : where 's this coming from ? why now ? what happened ? summer : i did not want to walk away and desert you like the rest of the family had , but i probably should have , grandpa . victor : why ? summer : the night that you were arrested , i got caught up in everything that you were saying about how awful the world would be for the family without you in it . victor : and , trust me , it 'll prove that i 'm right . summer : no , grandpa . that was all just a fantasy of what might have been , conveniently leaving out all the terrible things that you 've done , so i blocked them out , too . only now am i starting to realize how devastating they all were . i mean , my mom is still wrecked because of what you did to her . victor : sweetheart , i am sorry that i hurt your mom . i did n't mean to do that , all right ? i want to defend my company and my family . summer : grandpa , that is always your excuse , but that is not acceptable this time . victor : wait a minute . i 've got to talk some sense into you . i think your mother must have turned you against me . summer : okay , but everything that my mom said is true . victor : are you forgetting about paragon ? that nearly destroyed my company that i spent a lifetime building up ! our whole family nearly perished in the fire , caused by paragon , by that damn virus ! yes , i went after jack -- mistakenly so . i did n't realize until later that who was responsible for unleashing that virus on our company was adam and ian ward . by the time i realized that , it was too late . your mother was already on a path of destruction . if i were you , i would watch her carefully . i think the signs are all there . summer : wh - what signs ? victor : i am telling you that your mom is about to spin out of control . billy : that little protest with michael -- was that part of the plan ? phyllis : no . jack : then why antagonize the judge publicly ? phyllis : because i could not stand michael defending victor for what he did , and i do not think it 's a bad thing for the judge to see that we are on opposite sides . jack : wait . this is a trial . we 're gon na hear things about victor that none of us want to hear . can you keep calm and quiet until it 's your turn to talk ? if the answer is no , you could be sabotaging your own cause . summer : now you 're worried about my mom ? victor : sweetheart , i hate to tell you this ... but i 've seen your mom like this before , okay ? she becomes very destructive , very unpredictable . summer : destructive ? victor : yeah . you know christine williams , the district attorney , right ? summer : yeah . victor : you know what your mother did ? summer : [ sighs ] victor : she rented a car in order to mow christine down in cold blood . she almost went to prison for it . summer : okay , grandpa . that was a million years ago . victor : it is not an isolated incident . i 'm telling you . i 'm warning you . how do you think she got ahold of pass key ? you know how ? she had adam kidnapped . summer : what ? no . no . no , she did n't . victor : yes . i 'm almost absolutely certain she did . because who has pass key right now ? your mom does . besides , adam always said that he thought that it was a woman behind his abduction . summer : okay . so , if you really think that that 's true , why did n't you have my mom arrested ? victor : why do you think ? summer : be - because you felt guilty about marco and you wanted to spare her . is that -- is that what you 're saying ? victor : that 's what i 'm saying . what i 'm also telling you is that your mother is in a very dangerous state of mind . she 's like a runaway train . she 'll run over anything in her path . judge murray : the prosecution may call its first witness . christine : the people call marisa sierras . marisa : then marco told me that victor was behind the whole scheme . christine : and you believed him ? marisa : marco is smart . he is clever . but were are too many moving pieces . he could not have done something like this on his own . christine : he would want the help of someone who knew jack abbott -- how he talked , how he dressed , what his background was . victor : she is leading the witness . why do n't you object ? michael : we 're just giving her enough rope . christine : did marco tell you what he would get out of the deal ? marisa : well , victor bribed the warden at the prison in peru to release him , and then he paid marco to impersonate jack . christine : in addition to the pay , whatever that may be , marco also got to enjoy jack 's privileged lifestyle and everything that came along with it . is n't that correct ? marisa : yes . christine : your witness . michael : no questions at this time , your honor , but i do reserve the right to recall this witness . judge murray : very well . you may step down . victor : what do you mean ? no cross ? she 's a known liar . you could tear her to shreds . michael : shh . my strategy does not involve badgering ... victor : your strategy ? give me a break . christine : the people call paul williams . next item , people 's exhibit `` r. `` if you could , identify who is in the picture and where it came from . paul : it is a still from a video - surveillance camera at a maximum - security prison outside of lima , peru . it clearly shows victor newman with marco annicelli standing outside the gates . you can also see the car that victor hired to take them to the airport , the plate numbers matching the numbers on the report that were given to us by the limousine company for that evening . christine : who else is in the picture ? paul : well , that would be the prison warden , a man by the name of santiago . we tried to depose him numerous times , but , for some strange reason , he was never available . christine : thank you , chief williams . i 'm done . michael : chief williams , did you travel personally down to lima , peru , to check out the story ? paul : no , i did not . michael : no ? you sent someone else from the department , then ? paul : no . i did n't do that , either . michael : really ? for a case this big ? why is that ? paul : well , i did n't think it was necessary , and it did n't prove to be cost- effective . michael : mm . did you happen to cross paths with marco annicelli when he was in town ? paul : not that i was aware of no . michael : and the warden , mr. santiago -- ever meet him ? paul : no . michael : and yet you stated that this photograph clearly shows my client with the warden and marco annicelli . how can you make that claim ? paul : well , i 've known victor newman for years . and the private investigator we hired to do the legwork in lima provided a list of law - enforcement personnel that could identify the other two men . i could produce that list if you would -- michael : no further questions , your honor . judge murray : you may step down . christine : the people call jack abbott . during his opening statement , mr. baldwin introduced the theory that victor newman was operating in self- defense . is there any truth to that ? jack : none whatsoever . christine : so , you were n't behind the paragon virus that was leashed on newman enterprises ? jack : no . that dubious honor belongs to ian ward . i believe he 's serving time for that right now . i was no threat to victor , to his family , or his company . christine : but he still came after you . is that correct ? jack : oh , victor and i have been feuding for decades , ever since i started working in the business world , but he and i have locked horns many times . this time , though , he went too far . christine : so , can you explain to the court why you think victor would commit crimes of this -- michael : alleged crimes , your honor . judge murray : sustained . jack : because he 's a sadist . michael : judge ! judge murray : sustained ! strike that last line of testimony , please . jack : i 'm sorry , your honor . i know no other way to describe a man who had me kidnapped on my honeymoon and then delivered me to the hands of an unstable woman who kept me hostage for weeks on end , away from my family , away from my home . i 'm sure victor took great pleasure in my suffering . christine : mr. abbott , once you got back to genoa city , why did n't you go to the police immediately ? jack : 'cause in my escape ... there was a cargo ship . there was a fire , an explosion , and i thought that i had killed the entire crew . christine : and had you ? jack : no , though victor tried very hard to make me believe i had . he kept insisting that i would face extradition if the truth ever came out . christine : did it ? jack : yes , it did , much later . it turns out none of the crew was killed . all of them survived , all of them made it to shore , and all of them accepted bribes from victor to stay silent , to disappear , to make it seem as though they were dead . christine : why would he do that ? jack : i can only think of one reason -- because he wanted to keep me in line so that i did n't share with the world his crimes . victor : let me ask you something , jack . what ever happened to that hapless , deranged loon after you broke her heart ? what happened to her ? judge murray : mr. newman , unless you 're testifying , i expect you to keep quiet . are we clear ? victor : yes , your honor . we are very clear . thank you . christine : why do n't we go ahead and talk about that -- the woman that captured you ? what has become of her ? jack : her name was kelly andrews . she kept me strapped to a mattress for weeks on end . the only water i got was laced with drugs . she kept food from me for days because i would n't , because i could n't , say what she wanted to hear . christine : that you were still in love with her ? jack : yes , that 's right . christine : what else did kelly do ? jack : she tormented me . she told me my wife was dead -- even showed me newspaper clippings to support it . i had no way of proving that she was wrong . she told me that -- that no one at home was looking for me any longer . it made no sense ... that is , until i made it back to genoa city , and then it made all the sense in the world . christine : because another man had taken your place ? jack : yes , that 's right . christine : how did away ? jack : i told you i was starved and drugged . and i was n't in my right mind , and i was blacking out , and one morning , i woke up , and ... kelly was lying dead next to me , that i was responsible for her death . christine : no one has pressed charges for this , correct -- not here or overseas ? jack : yes , that 's correct . even the poor woman 's brother is n't pressing charges . christine : i have no further questions for this witness . judge murray : mr. baldwin ? , no questions , your honor , but i do reserve the right to recall this witness at a future time . judge murray : very well . you may step down , mr. abbott . victor : are you serious ? i want you to go after that righteous bastard . michael : be patient , victor . it 's part of my strategy . victor : hell of a strategy you have ! christine : your honor , the people call phyllis abbott . were there moments when you felt there was something a little off with your husband , or the man you believed was your husband ? phyllis : all the time . christine : so , you noticed differences between him and the jack you had known for years . is that correct ? phyllis : yes . christine : can you give us an example ? phyllis : jack abbott has one of the strongest work ethics of anyone i know . marco would blow off work at a drop of a hat . he liked to dress more flamboyantly , and ... he liked spicier food . the list went on . christine : and how did you explain those changes to yourself ? phyllis : i ignored them at first , but , uh , jack was injured in a building collapse . he had a concussion , and i thought maybe that could explain some of the changes in his behavior . christine : but it never occurred to you that another man , an exact look - alike , could have stepped in and taken his place ? phyllis : no . that idea never crossed my mind . christine : how long was marco a part of your life without you being aware of it ? phyllis : he stepped in and started his masquerade on ... my honeymoon . and i thought the man in my bed was the same man that i had known and loved for years . and it was n't until months later that i found out he was a stranger , a sick criminal ... [ voice breaking ] who was having intercourse with me ... [ crying ] who i did not know and i did not give my consent to ... and who violated me repeatedly . and that man ... who is sitting right there did not lift a finger to stop it . he knew what was happening , and he did nothing to stop it ! and i hate you for what you did to me ! judge murray : mrs. abbott . phyllis : and you sit there with your arms crossed and with a smug grin on your face ... michael : objection , your honor ! phyllis : ... like you are above all of us , but you are not ! you think everyone ... judge murray : all right . michael : your honor , please . phyllis : and my daughter -- judge murray : that 's enough ! phyllis : my sweet baby daughter has believed your lies enough to feel sorry for you ! michael : your honor , objection ! phyllis : what more do you want from me ? ! judge murray : order ! phyllis : what more do you want from me ? ! michael : your honor ! christine : no , phyllis . phyllis : and i 'm gon na make you pay ! i 'm gon na make you pay ! you hear me ? ! judge murray : order in the court ! [ bangs gavel ] escort her out , please . order in the court . jack : no . billy : you stay here . this trial is about you . make sure he does n't get away with anything else . victor : you get her back here . put her ass on the stand -- do you understand that ? -- and make her admit that she resurrected paragon for one reason only -- to destroy my company ! michael : weeks after you brought annicelli here . victor : i do n't give a damn ! listen , she is not interested in justice ! she wants revenge ! michael : do you want to make yourself look like more of a monster ? ! victor : she wants revenge ! michael : and by the looks on the faces of the jury , she just might get it ! summer : mom , you need to calm down before someone gets hurt , okay ? the way that you looked at grandpa looked like you were gon na kill him . phyllis : [ sobs ] [ crying ] your grandfather has killed so many people . he is responsible . i ca n't even believe that you 're defending him . summer : yes , grandpa has made a lot of mistakes , but right now , you are the one lashing out all over the place . phyllis : please just go . you 're just -- you 're ripping my heart out right now . just go . summer : mom . mom , do n't you understand that i am worried about you right now ? phyllis : [ muttering ] christine : i know how difficult it must be to testify against your own father . adam : yeah , difficult -- `` difficult 's `` an understatement . victoria : it 's complete and utter hell . nick : it has to be done . abby : i love dad so much , which is , uh , why i 'm doing this . noah : it 's rare when our family agrees on anything , but this time it 's unanimous . my grandfather crossed the line . what he did was wrong . nick : immoral . victoria : sickening . adam : criminal . christine : what do you think of your father 's argument that he was acting in self - defense ? nick : i have no clue what was going on inside my dad 's head . but after seeing him in action so many times , my guess would be , no , it was n't self - defense . noah : my grandfather has an ulterior motive for everything , especially when it comes to the abbotts . abby : dad believes it was self - defense , so , uh , he gets sincerity points , right ? adam : paragon was a threat . no one knows that fact better than i do . i think it was a bit of a stretch to assume that jack abbott was behind it , but ... maybe if my father had n't have latched on to that idea , he would have handled things a little differently . christine : you were the one who finally turned your father in to the police . is n't that right ? victoria : it 's one of the hardest things that i 've ever had to do in my life , but ... my father really left me no choice . when he put me on the spot in front of the chief of police , who 's one of our lifelong friends , and asked me to lie for him ... i guess that 's finally what opened my eyes . christine : how would you characterize your relationship with victor ? adam : i would say , um ... i would say , `` complicated . `` christine : can you be more specific ? adam : adversarial at times . he , uh -- he rather enjoys keeping me off balance . just when you start to feel secure or safe , he pulls the rug out . christine : why ? to teach you something ? adam : i do n't know . maybe . sure . look , i -- i 've spent my entire life trying to be my father 's son . but i 'm done with that , you know ? once i found out what he did to jack abbott , it disgusted me . victor : you are a pathological liar ! you concocted this scheme ! michael : stop . victor : you 're behind all of this ! judge murray : order ! order ! you keep it up , and you 'll be back in your cell , watching on closed - circuit tv . adam : dad , you brought yourself down . you understand that ? not me -- you . i wash my hands of you for good . christine : if you could say one thing to your father in the wake of all of this -- michael : objection ! irrelevant ! judge murray : overruled . nick : do n't make me or anyone else in this family your excuse to ever hurt people again , because jack and phyllis were n't the only victims here . once you brought that drug dealer in to our lives , you put us all in danger , dad . people were killed -- people we loved . and one way or another , it has to stop . billy : phyllis . phyllis : i ca n't be in the same room with him . [ voice breaking ] i ca n't breathe . billy : it 's okay . you 're a phyllis : [ crying ] i 'm such a mess . billy : i know . you 're entitled . phyllis : he 's brainwashed my daughter . she thinks i 'm the problem . she feels sorry for him . how can you believe this is even happening ? billy : she 's young . she 's young , but she 's got a big heart . she 's smart , just like her mom , okay ? she 's gon na figure him out . everybody does . phyllis : that 's not even the worst of it . me sitting there on the stand -- i was so weak ! oh , my god ! i was so weak ! billy : listen , do n't say that , okay ? you are not weak . you just proved it in there . you are stronger than marco annicelli and victor newman could you 're gon na come out of this a winner . i know you are . i can feel it . michael : no further questions , your honor . judge murray : you may step down . thank you . nick : thank you . christine : the people call nicole newman . christine : we 've heard a lot about the ongoing feud between your husband and the abbotts , specifically jack . to the best of your recollection , when did this start ? nikki : oh , it 's been decades -- 30 years , at least ? christine : and how would you characterize their relationship at this point ? nikki : bitter rivals , and that 's on a good day . christine : so it 's only natural that victor would assume that some outside threat may have come from jack ? nikki : i ca n't really say that jack is a saint , but he was n't behind paragon , and even if he had been , he did n't deserve this . michael : objection ! judge murray : sustained . stick to the facts , ms . williams . christine : well , is it a fact that your husband has a history of bending the law or even breaking it ... michael : objection ! christine : ... if it suits his purpose . judge murray : ms. williams . christine : i 'll rephrase . nikki : actually , i 'd like to answer that , if i may . judge murray : well , i 'll allow it . go ahead . nikki : my husband is a very famous man . anybody who watches tv or reads a newspaper is aware of all his scrapes with the law . and there 's a good reason for that . if you ask victor , he would say that others resent his success . christine : and what would the real reason be ? nikki : victor has no respect for authority . he has his own code . he has his own set of rules , rules that i have been forced to adhere to over these years if i had a prayer of making my marriage work . christine : but the laws of this state govern here today , the laws your husband has broken . would you agree with that statement ? nikki : without question . i wish that things were different . i have prayed that victor would learn to trust the authorities and stop taking matters into his own hands , serving as judge , jury , and executioner all sometimes on nothing more than a whim . i have tried to beat this into him over and over , but -- christine : is that why you 're here today , testifying against your husband , when you could have legally refused to do so ? nikki : actions have consequences . and maybe it will take something drastic , like -- like going to prison , to finally hammer that into his head . victor , you have been the love of my life . [ voice breaking ] but i do n't know you anymore . christine : no further questions . judge murray : mr. baldwin ? michael : as with the other witnesses , i reserve the right to recall . judge murray : so noted . you 're excused , mrs. newman . victor : are you mad ? michael : victor , i promise you , when the time is right , we 'll go after her . victor : you bet i will . judge murray : call your next witness , counsel . christine : the state rests , your honor . judge murray : fine . then we 'll take a short recess before we hear from the defense . victor : what the hell is this strategy of yours ? so far , it stinks to high heaven . michael : the jury just heard a bunch of crybabies . victor : the jury has also been presented with a bunch of hard facts by paul williams . you did n't even question him . michael : we 're about to present our own case . we 're gon na call our own witnesses . victor : who are you gon na call first ? michael : by the time i 'm finished , the jury 's gon na understand every single decision you have made , and they will acquit you in record time . victor : who will you call first ? michael : i 'm gon na call summer . i 'm gon na call summer . i 'm very sure that she 's gon na turn the tide in your favor . victor : no , you will not . you will call luca santori . michael : why ? victor : because i said so . and this is ... what you will ask him . luca : what happened between you and your mother out there ? summer : i do n't really want to talk about that . luca : all right . well , you 're gon na give me no choice . i 'll have to be the strong , silent type -- the kind with big , broad shoulders for you to rest your weary head . summer : [ chuckles ] luca : [ chuckles ] summer : that 's good to know . judge murray : [ bangs gavel ] bailiff : be seated , please . judge murray : mr. baldwin , you may call your first witness . michael : uh , just a minute , judge , please . are you sure about this ? victor : positive . michael : i do n't like asking a question when i do n't know the answer . victor : luca 's response will be your answer . michael : i do n't like it , victor . victor : i do n't give a damn whether you like it or not . my name is on your retainer check . you got it ? you do as i wish . judge murray : mr. baldwin ? michael : [ clears throat ] the defense would like to recall mr. luca santori . now , mr. santori ... ... i understand you have information regarding this case -- something about the defense that the jury should know . would you please tell us what that is ? luca : the thing that i know , sir , is that you are not representing your client to your utmost ability . in fact , you are deliberately attempting to throw this case . [ spectators murmuring ] nikki : [ crying ] phyllis : sorry i missed your testimony . i heard you were a force to be reckoned with . nikki : oh . well ... i - i do n't feel like any kind of force right now . phyllis : we 've had our battles . but you standing up to victor today in court ... is something i will never forget . nikki : thank you for saying that , phyllis . judge murray : [ banging gavel ] settle down ! billy : you got to get in there . it 's blowing up . judge murray : settle down , or i 'll clear this courtroom ! [ spectators murmuring ] judge murray : these are very serious allegations , mr. santori . luca : i understand that . but they 're true . judge murray : based on what evidence ? luca : i overheard a conversation between mr. baldwin and his wife . judge murray : you were eavesdropping ? luca : not intentionally . judge murray : what was the gist of this conversation ? luca : the defense attorney conspired with his friend , one of the alleged victims , phyllis abbott , to make sure mr. newman gets convicted and goes to jail . judge murray : do you know the penalty for perjury , mr. santori ? luca : i just took an oath before my testimony , judge . i 'm telling the truth . michael : your honor , i 'd like the opportunity -- victor : your honor ... pardon the interruption . i have no choice but to fire my legal counsel , effective immediately . he 's not defending me . he has n't even cross - examined any of the witnesses . he says it 's a strategy . i now know ... what that strategy 's all about . and this comes from a man i used to call my friend . his loyalties obviously are resting with other people , not with me . judge murray : well , if these allegations prove to be true , you could lose your license and never practice law again , mr. baldwin . michael : i 'm aware of that , your honor . judge murray : then i 'm going to grant mr. newman ample time to find a new attorney . i presume the district attorney has no objections ? christine : none , your honor . judge murray : very well , then . court is adjourned till 10 : 00 a.m. next monday , at which time i expect that the defendant will have secured an attorney to represent himself in this situation . victor : your honor , if you do n't mind , i do n't need a postponement . i do n't intend to hire another lawyer . i intend to serve as my own counsel . and as such , i will call as my first witness ... victor newman . victoria : this is ridiculous . [ next_on ] luca : what was i supposed to do ? was i gon na lie ? it would be against the law and certainly not honorable . michael : you 're lying right now . christine : brace yourself . victor 's calling you back up on the stand . paul : are you ready ? victor : more than ready . | one by one , people testify against victor , including paul , marisa , phyllis , jack and members of the newman family . michael claims to have no questions for the witnesses but he reserves the right to call them back to the stand . victor does n't understand michael 's strategy . when phyllis takes the stand , she loses control and has to be taken out of the courtroom . outside , she tells summer her heart is breaking because summer is going to testify for victor after what he did to jack and phyllis . during recess , summer tells victor she is n't sure she can believe in him anymore . victor tells her that phyllis is out of control and that people usually get hurt when that happens . he also tells summer that phyllis kidnapped adam but he did n't press charges because he wanted to spare phyllis after having hurt her , which he had no intention of doing . summer takes this all in and worries that phyllis is spiraling downward . victor tells michael to call luca to the stand and ask him what information he has that would be important for the jury to hear . luca tells the court that michael is n't defending victor , that he is losing the case on purpose . victor fires michael and says that he is going to defend himself and his first witness is victor newman . |
[ previously_on ] kyle : lola 's got a real shot now , thanks to you . summer : well , a little piece of my liver to save lola 's life , plus , i get to be mrs . kyle abbott . arturo : what do you want from me ? mia : convince rey to take me back , or i tell abby we had sex . kerry : phyllis is planning to keep ashley 's new products out of the marketplace . she said she 'd tell me once things get underway . jack : i do n't know how i can thank you for this . j.t . : hello , ladies . victoria : let us help you ! j.t . : help ? like you did that night when you rolled me up and threw me in a grave ? [ screaming ] [ j.t . groaning ] victoria : there 's pipe leaking gas . it 's dangerous . j.t . , wake up ! nikki : [ coughing ] oh , my god ... [ coughing ] sharon : j.t . victoria : j.t . ! nikki : [ coughing ] victoria : we need air . [ coughs ] nikki : oh , no , no . no ! victoria ! victoria ! no , honey . my baby . sharon : i need to ... get the ... to the ... [ coughs ] news interruption kerry : then i 'm glad . i owe you so much . jack : eh , that goes both ways . kerry : no , i 'm serious . this relationship has been a real respite for me , jack . i mean , left to my own devices , my m.o . is just to work , work , work , work ... jack : well , that 's served you pretty well so far . kerry : yeah , but ... you have managed to coax me out of my comfort zone and insist that i take time out just to enjoy my life . there 's not many people i would do that for . and you 've made every moment worthwhile . you 're a hell of a fine man , jack abbott . do n't ever let anyone tell you otherwise . jack : geez , you make it sound like you 're about to leave me . kerry : paranoid much ? jack : oh ! [ cellphone rings ] oh , this is traci . she 's with my mother ... kerry : mm . take it ! jack : hey , sis , what 's up ? oh , okay . sit tight . i 'm on my way , okay ? yeah . kerry : what 's wrong ? jack : i 'm -- she 's with dina right now , and ... i 'm sorry , i got to deal with this . kerry : no , no , no , i 'll sign for the drinks , just go . go . jack : okay . rey : you heard right . j.t . 's still alive . i found the three women . i 'm bringing them in . i 'll explain everything then . all right , before we head back , i need to hear exactly what went down out here . nikki : [ sighs ] it was a nightmare . j.t . toyed with us at first . rey : how ? nikki : making noises outside the cabin , then he cut off our electricity , cut off the phone line ... sharon : it was pitch - black in here . victoria : that must have been when he took our burner phone . nikki : it was about that time we considered leaving . rey : why did n't you ? nikki : because then j.t . popped out from wherever he was hiding and threatened us with a gun . sharon : he made us tie ourselves up . rey : so when the gas leak happened ... sharon : we were trapped . victoria : that 's when he took the fireplace poker and he started smashing things . sharon : j.t . kept saying `` i want it to stop ! make it stop ! make it stop ! `` victoria : it 's like j.t . was another person . someone i did n't even recognize . i ca n't help wondering if we did that to him . billy : do n't go there , okay ? he was violent to you . for the first time , you saw what he was capable of . this was in him the whole time . victor : are you ready to go through with this and tell the truth ? it 's a big price to pay , you know . rey : so be it . mariah : so , what are you gon na do now that the surgery 's over ? kyle : i have to talk to lola . explain things . mariah : when ? kyle : [ sighs ] i guess ... tomorrow ? mariah : why are you waiting ? kyle : she 's been through enough for one day . i 'm not gon na lay that on her , too . mariah : no , no , i disagree . tonight is literally the only time to do this . kyle : look , i 'll handle it , okay ? mariah : no , you look . lola deserves to hear this from you before somebody else gets to her first with their own version where you do n't come out looking like the hero . kyle : duly noted . now , how are things with you ? any word from your mom and the others ? mariah : no . they 're still on the run , and this whole thing is completely ludicrous . kyle : well , given how rey feels about your mom , odds are , he 'll go out of his way to make sure things end well . for all of them . mariah : god , i hope so . kyle : [ sighs ] crazy , is n't it ? the things people will do for love . mariah : yeah , it is . [ cellphone rings ] oh , my god , it 's nick . kyle : mm . mariah : hi . hi . is there , uh , any news ? nick : sharon 's fine . they all are . we 're down at the precinct . mariah : you 're with them now ? nick : i 'll fill you in later . mariah : thank you so much for calling me . i have been going insane . please , please tell my mom i love her . [ sighs ] christine : what the hell happened ? rey : after reviewing the evidence , i became convinced that j.t . was still alive , that he was playing games and tormenting the women , so i set a trap . christine : the three of them escaping ? that was you ? rey : my hunch was right , luckily , for all of us . christine : where 's j.t . ? rey : he 's in the hospital , unconscious , but stable . i 'm heading over there now . christine : no , no , no . i 'm not letting you anywhere near him . rey : to check on my sister , see if she 's awake yet . i 'll explain the rest when i get back . victor : you chose to ignore the evidence that someone was trying to set me up for j.t . 's murder . christine : not now . victor : and then you plow ahead and convict three women of a murder that did n't happen ! christine : you want me to take this on faith ? i ca n't do that . victor : are you serious ? christine : i 'm gon na look at this more closely and make a decision . victor : do n't you dare ! and you -- what happened ? nick : you 're mad , i get it . come on . victor : why the hell did you not ask me for help ? nick : dad , i was scrambling , all right ? i had a window of opportunity , and i took it . i did what i thought was best . mom , sharon , vick -- they 're all safe . and we got j.t . that is all that matters . victor : okay , i understand that you took a big -- big risk for the family , okay ? i respect you for that , son . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : so , what set her off this time ? traci : she was having one of her good days -- well , relatively good days -- and then she saw something that set her off again . it was something she said reminded her of ashley . dina : ashley ? oh , ashley ? [ scoffs ] she 's hiding so well , i ca n't find her anywhere . are you kids going out to play ? jack : yeah , you know , i 'd love to play , but why do n't you relax first ? come on . we 're gon na have some hibiscus tea . dina : ooh ! hibiscus ! my favorite ! [ sighs ] jack : here we go . dina : [ sighs ] thank you . how did you know ? jack : mother ... dina : mm - hmm ? jack : it 's me . it 's jackie . dina : oh . well , i was looking for ashley . she 's such a precocious girl . jack : yes , she is . traci was just saying to me , she 's an adult now . dina : oh . jack : a very exciting opportunity came her way unexpectedly , thanks in part to you , and she has moved to paris . dina : paris ! ooh , i love paris ! oh , it 's so beautiful . and such a great , great town . jack : yeah , it 's a spectacular place . dina : yes . you always get so mad when i take a trip like that . it 's almost -- it 's almost like i break your heart every time i go . well , when is ashley coming back ? jack : i 'm not sure she ever will . dina : oh . i miss her so much . i really do . jack : i miss her , too . [ laughter ] lola : how long have you guys been sitting there watching me drool ? arturo : dr. hastings said you needed your rest . lola : and you guys have nothing better to do ? rey : [ laughs ] yeah . nate said you were feeling better . i can already tell . she 's crackin ' jokes . lola : enjoy it while it lasts because i may not be so jolly when this anesthetic wears off . arturo : ah , we can handle it . rey : piece of cake . arturo : yeah . we got over your goth phase , remember that ? this is nothing . lola : i 'll remind you of that when you 're sick of my whining . rey : it 's not gon na happen . [ clears throat ] but , unfortunately , i got to take off . arturo : ah , better things to do -- you called it ! rey : no , i got to handle something down at the station . a bit of a lazarus situation . lola : as in , like , back from the -- rey : i 'll tell you more about it next time i see you . i love you , brat . lola : back at ya . mia : hi . rey : i was just leaving . mia : we need to talk , rey . rey : about what ? mia : i want to work things out . rey : i have to go . mia : running off to rescue your precious sharon ? rey : i 'm not doing this right now . mia : this is n't you , rey . you 're not a man who walks away from his marriage , from his unborn child . rey : it 's over . you need to get your stuff out of my place as soon as possible . you can leave the key on the table . lola : why wo n't you answer me ? is there something going on with kyle ? is -- is there a reason he has n't come to see me ? kyle : hey , there . lola : i was just asking arturo where you were . kyle : would you mind if i talked to lola alone for a bit ? lola : why do n't you go get some food off my forbidden food list so i can live vicariously ? arturo : i 'll be back . kyle : you look amazing . lola : mm , i 've been hearing that a lot today . kyle : i bet . lola : although , you are a little biased . kyle : mm , maybe just a little . lola : you know , i 'm in here because i needed surgery . i do n't have the plague , so ... you can kiss me if you would like . kyle : there 's some things we need to talk about , lola . things you need to know . lola : sounds serious . what 's this about ? kyle : the donor . lola : did something happen to them ? are they ... ? kyle : she 's fine . lola : she ? they told me the person wanted to remain anonymous . kyle : it 's summer . lola : s - summer ? summer , the summer that ca n't stand me ? that summer ? kyle : no , she has nothing against you personally . she likes you . lola : she likes you . what 's going on ? the truth . kyle : summer was the only person who was a match , and you were running out of time . lola : what did you do ? kyle : i married her . summer knew donating part of her liver was the right thing to do , but she was scared . she needed reassurance . needed to know she would n't make this big sacrifice , this potentially life - threatening , major surgery and have to deal with whatever came after all alone . i said i would be there , as a friend . and she had her family , but ... i would have said anything to get her to do it . and i did . i finally said what i thought would get her to agree that 's all i wanted -- this . you alive and looking at me with those big , beautiful eyes . i did because there 's nothing in this world i would n't do for you . because i love you that much . jack : i 'm glad mother let the nurse put her to bed . some sleep will do her good . traci : yes , and she 's always a lot less agitated when she 's had a solid night 's sleep . jack : yeah . amazing how dina will latch on to one idea -- hibiscus tea -- and not even recognize her grown children standing right in front of her . traci : yes , but , jack , once you identified yourself , she held onto that for a surprisingly long time . i think that 's the most i 've heard her talk in weeks . jack : yeah , well , we 're getting fewer and fewer glimpses of the woman we knew as our mother . traci : she must really be missing ashley . jack : no lack of irony there . since she handed ashley the means to walk away from jabot with a big chunk of the company . traci : jack ... that was business . jack : it was personal as personal can be . ashley did what she had to do . i guess i ca n't fault her for that , can i ? traci : [ sighs ] and you -- what are you doing ? jack : i 'm not sure what you 're asking me . traci : [ chuckles ] come on , jack . i have seen the whispered asides to billy and to kyle . what are you up to ? and do n't tell me `` nothing . `` i know you a little bit too well for that . jack : i love my work at dark horse . but jabot has always been , will always be a family company . traci : meaning ? jack : meaning i am willing to do whatever it takes to put our father 's legacy back into the proper hands . phyllis : hey ! how you doing ? kerry : hey , you ! good ! phyllis : who 's dominique carroll ? kerry : i beg your pardon ? phyllis : well , this envelope came for you in the mail , you know , it was delivered upstairs by accident , and ted gave it to me to pass along to you because he had n't heard of her or him . kerry : well , you did n't need to track me down here to hand - deliver it , but since you have , thank you for your trouble . i 'll take it from here . phyllis : eh , eh ! who is this person ? kerry : dominique carroll . it 's my new intern . phyllis : who you hired without consulting me ? why is that ? kerry : because it 's not a paid position , and you 're not typically a micromanager . phyllis : paid or not , they 're gon na have access to the lab and proprietary formulas . kerry : so ? phyllis : i do n't like finding out about this after the fact . kerry : if i did n't know better , i 'd say you do n't trust me . phyllis : [ sighs ] of course i trust you . but you know what kind of scrutiny i 've been under lately and how careful we have to be . kerry : i know . phyllis : we ca n't afford any more setbacks . kerry : understood . i did not mean to alarm you . that is the last thing i would ever want to do . thank you . i promise , this little mix - up with the mail will never happen again . phyllis : thank you . i 'm glad we had this talk . kerry : i 'll see you back at the office . phyllis : okay . christine : yeah . uh - huh . uh , let me get back to you on that . rey : i 'm all yours . christine : how 's lola doing ? rey : she 's awake and talking . christine : i 'm glad to hear that . rey : thank you for asking and for your patience . it a relief seeing her . christine : uh , now that the women are back in custody , if you 'll just move them to a holding cell ... victor : excuse me . why is that necessary ? nick : j.t . is alive . there was n't any murder . billy : if anybody should be in a cell , it 's him . christine : this is just until i sort things out . billy : no , hold on a second . just hold on a second . give us a minute . rey : make it quick . sharon : what 's going on ? nikki : what did christine say ? victor : rey is taking you to a holding cell . nikki : [ sighs ] victor : but do n't you worry , sweetheart , it 's only temporary , all right ? nikki : we 'll get through this . victor : yes . sweet love . be strong , okay ? strong as i know you are , all right ? billy : you 're gon na be fine , vick . nikki : thank you for that . she 's not in the best shape . i 'm still very worried about her . victor : you never cease to amaze me . you hang in there . this will only be temporary , i promise you , okay ? sharon : what 's gon na happen to you ? rey : what 's important now is that christine gets a judge to overturn the convictions , make this right . sharon : then after that ? i -- i know how much this job means to you . everything you 've done , you 've sacrificed for me ... rey : you did n't deserve this . none of you did . whatever i 'm facing , it 'll be worth it if i can make this right . i have to take you to holding . nick : you think christine can go to the judge and get all the convictions overturned , including the ones for obstruction ? victor : one thing i can tell you -- christine williams is gon na have to deal with me in the future . anyway , rey ... [ sighs ] rey knows that j.t . is still alive , that he was not murdered . he 's counting on that . he will free all three of them and expunge their records , okay ? nick : it 's risky . victor : yeah , knowing what j.t . hellstrom is capable of , that 's putting it mildly . summer : wait , how did -- how did you -- mariah : i know the whole story . summer : okay , where 's kyle ? mariah : he 's with lola . telling her everything . the reason why he married you . summer : okay , i know that you hate that i 'm with kyle almost as much as you hate me -- mariah : no . hate is far too strong a word . right now ... all i feel is sorry for you . mia : i hope you 're happy . rey 's kicking me out , talking like he 's actually going to leave me . arturo : yeah , well , you can blame yourself for that , okay ? you 're the one who cheated on him . mia : with you ! arturo : that 's ancient history , mia . rey and i got past that . mia : and what about recent history ? hmm ? like a few weeks ago , when you came back into the apartment ... arturo : that meant nothing . mia : it 'll mean plenty to abby if she finds out . if you do n't convince rey to change his mind about ending our marriage ... arturo : i 'm not gon na let you blackmail me . mia : then what are you gon na do ? tell abby yourself ? arturo : maybe i will . mia : be prepared for the consequences . arturo : whatever they are , mia , it 's better than letting you control me . lola : summer was your first love . you 've just never gotten over her . kyle : that 's so not true . lola : did you sleep with her ? there are so many ways you could have gone about this . but ... you chose that one . kyle : because i had to guarantee you 'd get your transplant . lola : it 's because you love her . kyle : no . no . i love you . lola : whether you admit it or not , it 's true . maybe this is just fate 's way of showing us what should happen . kyle : it 's a sacrifice i was willing to make because it meant saving your life . lola : all right . hey . i 'm tired . you should go . kyle . i 'm grateful you and summer saved my life . i could never repay you . but your bride needs you now . you know , she just got out of surgery , too . you should be with her . sharon : maybe i 'm naive . i honestly believed that finding j.t . would automatically clear us . now i wonder ... victoria : the way that he was acting , the way he was swinging that poker around and shouting and holding his head in his hands ... something is very , very wrong with him . nikki : well , if that 's true , then that makes him even more of a wild card . sharon : nicholas chose to save his life . now our lives may be in his hands . | at the cabin , jt is passed out on the floor as the three women struggle but eventually pass out also . outside billy and phyllis stumble upon the security guards who are unconscious . nick and victor soon join them . they all go in to the cabin and find the women and carry them out to safety . they make sure to carry out jt as well . victor comments they need him alive to exonerate the women . billy performs cpr on victoria who eventually comes to , coughing . rey arrives and after assessing the situation informs them all that they must tell the truth . he then calls for an ambulance . nikki explains what happened and how jt cut the power and threatened them with a gun . victoria realizes he was the one who took the burner phone . the ambulance arrives and jt is taken away on a stretcher . at the hospital lola wakes up to arturo by her side . she is told her surgery went well . she asks about the donor . she then questions where kyle is . meanwhile kyle is at summer 's bedside . she eventually wakes up and tells kyle it 's all she wanted was to have her husband by her side when she woke up . later , kyle runs into mariah who demands that he tells lola the truth now . meanwhile at gcac jack asks kerry if she has made a decision . kerry tells him she has not as the contract is still under legal review . she gets a phone call from `` pc `` to which jack notices and inquires about and he notes that he appears to have touched a nerve . he gets a call about dina and exits . phyllis joins kerry at the club and the two chat briefly . kerry later texts `` pc `` that the final paperwork is in and they are all set . |
[ previously_on ] lily : we have n't an argument in 10 minutes ? billy : oh , i would say it 's closer to 15 . lily : ah . jill : well , from now on , you two can do your arguing in your new offices . lily : this is starting to feel real . billy : it sure does feel real . nate : jared 's been on my mind . he did n't answer the door , so i went looking for his landlord , figuring he might know something . he 's in jail . phyllis : i heard that you took my amazing advice . nick : i should have told you myself , considering you are the one who finally convinced me to step in for victoria . phyllis : well , you 're busy . you 're really busy being interim ceo . traci : i think i know where this is going , and i agree with you 100 % . ashley : it 's time for our mother to come back home . ashley : jack ? jack , the nurse is putting together mother 's hospital bed . we could use an extra pair of hands . jackie ! jack ? jack ! hey . jack : oh , good . here . give me a hand . ashley : mother 's gon na be home soon . what is all this ? jack : food . ashley : for whom ? jack : what do you mean , `` for whom ? `` for dina . ashley : the doctor aid she was n't eating , so you decided you had to get all their nutritional drinks you could find ? jack : and ice cream and sorbet . if she does n't put on some calories , she 's gon na waste away . we 'll get mrs . martinez to add to these drinks some ice cream , make milkshakes ... ashley : okay , that 's very , very nice of you . jack : ... and if she gains some weight , she 'll feel better . ashley : could you at least told us where you were going before you run off and get all this stuff ? i mean , we could have used -- jack : i 'm sorry . i did n't know i had to run my comings and goings by you . ashley : well , we could have used you around here , jack . that 's all i 'm saying . jack : what exactly are you doing ? traci : what ? wait . wait . both of you , what 's going on ? stop this . are we back to you two arguing like a couple of children ? mother needs us . please . [ cellphone chimes ] nick : [ sighs heavily ] [ cellphone chimes ] seriously ? `` it 's done . `` [ cellphone ringing ] [ breathes deeply ] it 's being handled , okay ? phyllis : wow , that 's intriguing . i 'm dying to know what `` it `` is . some corporate disaster ? nick : yeah . sorry , phyllis . i thought you were my dad . phyllis : well , definitely apologize for that . also apologize for blowing me off this morning . nick : right . uh , i forgot . it 's just things are crazy around here right now . phyllis : okay , well , that 's a blow to my ego . nick : what 'd you need to see me about anyway ? phyllis : it 's something that needs to be done in person . nick : i 'm up to my eyebrows in -- phyllis : in spreadsheets and contracts . i know . i know . but that 's why i want to do it face - to - face . any chance ? nick : no , i can't . phyllis : you need a diversion . i can hear it in your voice . are you afraid that someone 's gon na see you leave and wonder where you went ? nick : no , actually . i picked the world 's worst time to send my staff away on a team - building retreat . phyllis : you 're all alone ? well , then i 'm definitely coming over . nick : no , no . i 'll come to you . phyllis ? [ sighs ] nate : i ca n't believe the trouble jared got himself into , fighting with his landlord , losing it when the police were called . amanda : it was the last thing that he needed . nate : seeing him at that police station , doing his best to hide how scared he was ... i really felt for the kid . amanda : he 's got a lot on his shoulders . and with his grandfather gone , he has nothing . he has no job , no apartment , no one watching out for him . nate : because he wo n't let anyone . amanda : it 's hard to accept help from people , especially strangers , no matter how well - meaning they may seem . nate : but we got to do something . amanda : [ sighs ] nick : like it or not , we 're all he 's got . what happens now ? amanda : he 'll be arraigned later today . nate : and if convicted , this goes on his record . amanda : which will make it harder for him to get a job and find a place to live . nate : oh , we got to make this disappear . amanda : [ sighs ] maybe i can talk to the d.a . before his arraignment . nate : you think he could drop the charges ? amanda : the only problem is , i am a new lawyer in town , so i have no idea if anyone at the d.a . 's office is gon na give me the time of day . nate : i know michael baldwin . amanda : well , that would be a great place to start . lily : we still have to unpack and make it our own , but , you know , it 's coming together . jill : but you 're up and running . lily : yeah . jill : yeah . lily : yeah , it 's good . jill : it is good . devon : hey , guys . hey . lily : hey ! hi . devon : am i interrupting ? jill : great to see you . no , no , no , no . i just stopped by to welcome my team into their new offices . but i will leave you to it , and you i 'll see later . lily : okay . bye . jill : okay . devon : wow . lily : yeah . devon : i really like your new your headquarters here . lily : thank you . devon : this is nice . it 's , uh -- it 's almost as nice as hamilton - winters . lily : oh , hey , the funny . [ both laugh ] devon : i thought , um -- i thought billy was your partner . lily : he is my partner . devon : where is he then ? billy : this was a great meeting . harris : so , what 's our next move ? billy : we head to the office , and we will meet lily . and just in case , i think it 's best i do the talking . every time we pre - rinse additional sponsorship [ knock on door ] phyllis : hey . nick : hey . phyllis : hi . i figured that somebody should bring the team - less boss his caffeine fix . nick : you did not need to do that . phyllis : uh , no . it was my pleasure . i need you wide awake for what 's coming next . nick : and what was so urgent that we needed to meet face - to - face ? phyllis : um , it 's about you , me , us . nick : uh , phyllis ... phyllis : listen -- have you spoken to summer recently ? nick : not since yesterday . phyllis : well , i mean , i think she thinks something 's going on . we should discuss how we want to handle it . nick : is there anything we need to handle ? i mean , it was a one - time thing . phyllis : two times . twice . nick : two times . phyllis : yeah . nick : so , two times we gave into a weakness that we have for each other , and that 's it . right ? phyllis : right . well , here 's the problem -- she deserves answers . nick : i think summer 's wrapped up in her own life right now . i do n't think she cares what we 're doing . phyllis : mm , i do n't totally agree with that . i think she has some questions . nick : okay . well , when the time 's right , we will tell her the truth . phyllis : yeah , the truth , that , uh , it was a one - time -- two - time thing and we got it out of our system . nick : yep . phyllis : yep . nick : okay . so i guess you got what you came here for . phyllis : oh , that 's not what i came here for . um , there 's more to my visit . uh , there 's something i have to tell you . lily : billy will be here soon . devon : mm , i would n't hold your breath 'cause , based off the choices he 's made over the last few months , he does n't seem like the most reliable person in the world . lily : well -- devon : you know . billy : devon . devon : hey . billy : hey . how are you ? devon : good . how you doing , man ? billy : good . lily : uh , devon brought an office - warming gift . billy : oh , that 's nice . nothing for me ? devon : [ chuckles ] well , i have some advice for you , billy , and that 's to do a good job and not screw all this up , okay ? i can get that engraved and put it somewhere for you if you 'd like . billy : no , that 's okay . i hear you loud and clear . devon : good . lily : devon , come on . billy : no , no , no . he 's only doing what a good sibling would do . and i promise you i have no intention of screwing this up . we are a team . what happens to lily in this company happens to me . and i play to win . devon : okay . well , that 's good to hear , and i 'll hold you to it . billy : okay . devon : i 'll check in with you later . lily : okay . bye . devon : i 'll see you guys . lily : thanks for coming . devon : you got it . billy : see you . devon : yep . billy : mm . lily : hello . billy : hi . lily : i thought you were n't showing up . billy : i had some business to take care of . lily : oh , that 's weird . we do business here , so , strange . um , i made a list of priorities for us . i think that the first thing we should do is hire a chief content officer to execute and maintain the tone that we want to set . billy : i was thinking the exact same thing , and i have the perfect candidate for the job . lily : oh , okay . great . tell me more . billy : oh , i 'll let him tell you himself . he 's in the lobby waiting to meet you . too many after parties ? elena : hey . devon : hey . mwah ! how 's it going at the clinic ? elena : so far , so good . devon : yeah ? elena : any updates with jared ? devon : uh , amanda texted and said that she got the charges dropped . elena : that 's fantastic . now all we need to do is make sure something like this does n't happen again . devon : well , i think the kid just needs a good support system and people around him to help him through this rough patch . that 's all . amanda : hello . devon : hi . elena : hey . devon : just the person i wanted to see . where is jared ? amanda : well , um , he and nate are gon na be by soon , but i wanted to get a head start so that we can make some plans . jared needs to find a way to keep a roof over his head . elena : can new hope help ? devon : i think he needs a job 'cause he 's being a little unrealistic about keeping his grandfather 's place going . amanda : well , do you think that he can wait tables ? maybe there 's something for him at society or here at crimson lights ? devon : i think the best - case scenario would be something where we can all keep an eye on him to make sure does n't get into trouble again . elena : maybe i can find something for him at the clinic . patient intake , filing , um , ordering office supplies . amanda : i -- i think he 's gon na need some time to study for his ged . elena : i can be flexible with his hours . it 's not a problem . amanda : okay , well , then that 's tremendous . elena : think jared will go for it ? amanda : i do n't know . he still does n't trust us . devon : well , what do you suggest we do to get him to accept our help ? amanda : i think i should talk to him . i know what it 's like to feel like you 're alone in the world . devon : yeah , i do , too , 'cause i was him at one point , and if what i went through as a foster kid can help somebody else , then i think it makes it all worth it . amanda : okay . then i -- i guess we 'll talk to him together . lily : ah , this is really impressive . billy : i told you so . lily : yeah . you 've written for several of the most prominent publications in the country . harris : well , i like to keep busy . lily : you know , i do n't know why , but your name sounds really familiar . billy : well , it 's a familiar name , you know ? and you probably read that byline so many times , it 's absorbed by osmosis . lily : yeah , maybe . billy : you know , you 're right , though . what i do love about his résumé are the publications that he 's worked with . runs the gamut as far as style and content , which means that he can alter any kind of story to fit any type , which is the person that we are looking for . lily : yeah . i just -- i do n't know why your name sounds so familiar . billy : maybe you met him in another life . not a big deal . lily : no , no . give me a minute 'cause , i mean , i 'm a pretty voracious reader and i never forget a name , especially if the story 's intriguing . you know , the kind where they get under your skin . harris : stories that resonate . that 's what i do . billy : speaking of stories that resonate , i love the one about the actor that did the charity work at the hospital , spending all his free time in the pediatric unit , telling stories , reading books . it went viral , too . lily : wait a second . i remember . billy : oh , did you read that story ? it was a great story . lily : you were the guy that wrote this sleazy book on the beldner family . billy : oh , come on . that 's a little harsh , lily . lily : they were the industrialists back east and -- and they had these secrets and scandals in their family and you found all the dirt that you could find and you buried them , especially the grandfather . harris : they deserved it . lily : [ laughs ] yeah , i do n't think anyone deserved the hatchet job that you did . but , you know , mr . harris , thank you so much . you 're not gon na be the right fit for us . thank you . harris : [ sighs ] lily : i know exactly what you 're trying to do . billy : besides trying to hire good people ? lily : oh , people who have a talent for going after powerful men like victor ? did you think i forgot that you used restless style back in the day to attack him ? billy : okay , lily , that was a long time ago . lily : and what ? you changed ? you just tried to sneak this harris guy by me and weaponize him to attack victor . billy : i have no idea what you 're talking about . traci : look , all three of us agreed to bring dina home . she 's no longer a danger to herself or to others , and she 's also no longer ambulatory , so she 's really gon na need us . ashley : of course . jack : you 're right . we -- we can do better . traci : you know , they say that a mother can take care of 10 children , but 10 kids ca n't take care of their mother . and do you know why that is ? because they let stress get in the way . they lose sight of the goal , which is to give their mother the best life possible . and that is our job now . so please do n't let miscommunication turn into arguments . jack : you 're right . you 're absolutely right . traci : do n't let molehills become mountains . i mean , do what you have to do . take a walk . get some air . visit with friends . listen to music . whatever . and it 's essential -- if we ca n't take care of ourselves , how can we possibly be available to take care of her ? if we 're not kind to ourselves , how can we be kind to our mother ? ashley : well , i think i know the perfect pathway to a harmonious household . you both need to defer to me . jack : what ? you 're in charge of everything ? traci : [ laughs ] well , that 's an interesting idea . ashley : i think mother would want that . why are you laughing ? what ? you do n't think i 'm up to it ? come on . jack : you 've always had this royal air about you . right now , you 're a royal pain in my -- traci : okay , okay , that settles it . that settles it . [ laughs ] ashley is queen of the house . ashley : yes , as it always should have been . jack : until dina comes home . ashley : yeah . i 'm bad . ashley : hey . where 's jack ? traci : oh , he 's out getting some air , you know , clearing his head . ashley : oh , good . thank you , by the way . traci : for what ? ashley : giving us both what we needed so badly -- a nice swift kick in the you know what . [ both laugh ] traci : well , it was my pleasure . [ laughs ] ashley : so , what do you think ? have we forgotten anything ? traci : [ sighs ] well , let 's review . we 've got -- the day nurse is hired , the night nurse is hired , so round - the - clock care , check . ashley : perfect . traci : the den has been converted into her bedroom , and the downstairs bathroom has been equipped with assistive equipment , so that 's good . ashley : yeah . i guess we 'll just figure out the rest as we go along , huh ? traci : yeah . you know , at least we have some idea what to expect from before she went into the memory care facility . ashley : yeah . it 's not gon na be easy . traci : but families do it every day . ashley : do you think we made a mistake ? traci : no . but , ashley , if you need to bow out , i will completely understand . ashley : why would i do that ? traci : well , i have n't lost sight of the fact that this is probably more difficult for you than it is for us . ashley : no . i do n't think so . traci : just let me finish , please . ashley ... [ sighs ] what dina 's done , her behavior , has cut to the core of who you are . now you 're gon na have to put all that aside and give unconditional love to a woman who ca n't even remember what she 's done to wrong you and maybe wo n't even recognize you . ashley : [ sighs ] i do n't want to dwell on all that . traci : well , you 're gon na have to at some point . ashley : no , i really refuse to believe that i got the worst of it . i mean , i 've been here since the very beginning , when dina first started losing her memory , and she forgot who you were . she was treating you like the help , and i know how much that hurt you . traci : well , we 're gon na get through it , are n't we ? because we have each other . ashley : you really do have a way with words , do n't you ? [ both laugh ] jill : hey . as we speak , billy and lily are setting up chancellor media 's brand - new offices . jack : congratulations . jill : wow , that may be the most lackluster praise i 've ever gotten . jack : i 'm sorry , uh ... dina 's coming home today . we all agreed we want to take advantage of the time we have left with her . jill : oh , jack . jack : yeah , it 's got the whole family pretty anxious . ashley and i are taking our stress out on each other . i came here to just calm down . jill : i am so , so sorry . but you know what ? the abbots will rise to the challenge . they always , always do . jack : oh , boy . i hope you 're right . jill : listen , i - i know that you came here for some quiet , okay , but i could really use your help . jack : name it . jill : 42 down -- `` a beast . `` jack : i beg your pardon ? jill : the clue in my crossword puzzle . jack : oh . let 's take a look . jill : okay . jack : 42 down . jill : mm . jack : `` beast . `` v - i - c - t - o -- oh , no , this ends with `` a - l. `` jill : [ chuckling ] oh , stop it . crazy kook . jack : `` beast . `` um ... `` animal `` ? `` animal . `` jill : does n't fit . jack : no . try it . yes , it does . nick : look , whatever you came here for , let 's just get to it because i 'm really busy . phyllis : relax . you 're virtually alone here . you afraid someone 's gon na see you and tell victor that you took 10 minutes to yourself ? nick : you 're a bad distraction . phyllis : you flatter me . nick : seriously . i 'm very busy , and i have a building i have to go and check out . phyllis : oh , a new hope property ? nick : no . the one the dark horse used to be in . phyllis : why ? nick : jill 's leasing it out for a division of chancellor . i just want to go by there and make sure everything 's cool . phyllis : oh , well , what i 'm working on is way more earth - shattering than that . nick : no more stalling . what is it you want ? really ? phyllis : are you afraid ? nick : we just talked about ... this , and now you want me to -- phyllis : sit next to me on a sofa . nick : well , you have a way of making things -- phyllis : fun . nick : dangerous . phyllis : ooh , dangerous ? oh , wow . that 's a time - honored tradition that goes back to the stone age , you know . nick : ugh . here we go . phyllis : when the cavemen would come home after a very long day , they 'd sit around the fire and they 'd talk about how they took down a rhino . that closeness , that close proximity made people happy and gave comfort to men and women for centuries . nick : are you happy ? phyllis : i 'm so happy . is n't this fun ? um ... what i 'm about to show you is gon na blow your mind . nick : what 's this ? phyllis : i 'd like newman to use the grand phoenix , my property , as its exclusive venue for parties , events , et cetera . nick : [ laughs ] wait . this ? this is -- is what you want from me ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . lily : is this how it 's gon na be ? billy : you mean working with a world - class journalist ? you saw his résumé . lily : how much did you pay him ? billy : to what ? lily : to sit there and let you do all the talking ? billy : he 's the quiet type . but the guy can write anything . lily : yeah , and i 'm sure he 'll write whatever you tell him to , which is gon na be about victor , right ? billy : the only one fixated on victor here is you , lily . lily : you dislike the man immensely . billy : oh , do n't undersell that , but you 're way off base . lily : you know , i actually liked what you had said about harris 's experience . and i thought we were on the same page of finding someone who can take our ideas and turn them into gold and create content that we can be proud of , that everyone will want to read , not just people who hate victor . billy : you 're right . let 's go after all the titans , right ? who does n't want to see a bully knocked off the pedestal ? lily : no , we can not discuss our future until we talk about how you just tried to trick me . billy : i would never do that . you are too smart for that . lily : yeah , you 're damn right i am . billy : lily , harris is talented , okay ? he 's exactly what we 're looking for . lily : i do n't trust him . and to be honest , billy , i do n't really trust you . billy : where is this coming from ? i did nothing but conduct a job interview . lily : [ laughs ] do you really want to play games with me ? 'cause i can show you how it 's done . trust me , you do not want to see how good i can be at going behind your back to get what i want . jill : `` red room `` ? jack : uh ... `` brothel `` ? jill : no , it 's eight letters , 19 down . jack : 19 down . okay , third letter is `` n , `` seventh letter is `` v. `` jill : alright , i give up . i do n't have a clue . jack : no , wait , wait , wait . do n't -- put your phone down . we 're doing fine . we 'll get this thing done . come on . jill : okay . jack : so , 32 across is `` profane . `` jill : mm . okay . jack : uh , 27 across is `` misfit , `` m - i -- jill : i know how to spell `` misfit . `` jack : okay , now try it again . `` red room . `` jill : wow . you obviously know it . jack : `` wine cave . `` jack : no . jack : try it . jill : oh , my lord . jack : oh , my lord . jill : yeah , it fits . you 're brilliant . hey . jack : i guess i am . jill : [ laughs ] i never knew you were so good at crossword puzzles . jack : actually , i 'm not . i get impatient and i give up . somehow today was different . jill : probably 'cause you had an equally brilliant partner . & jack : maybe . or maybe the person who left this behind deserves some credit . jill : ohh . jack : it was n't your handwriting . jill : okay , so i lied a little bit . jack : it 's alright . it was a great diversion . thanks . jill : [ chuckles ] jack : i better get going . jill : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . you remember my handwriting ? jack : you 'd be amazed what i remember . jill : huh . ashley : trace , do you remember that one christmas i got a chemistry set ? traci : ooh , i do . and i remember mrs . miller said it would be nothing but trouble . [ both laugh ] and that you and i should only play with dolls and teddy bears . ashley : i remember that . traci : yes . ashley : mother always said that chemistry was the answer to any problem . thank you . traci : yes , and then you almost burned down the playroom . [ both laugh ] the smell lasted for weeks . ashley : i know , but i think that dina was secretly very proud of me . traci : [ laughs ] [ cellphone buzzes ] ashley : oh . wait . okay . oh . transport has left the facility . mother 's on her way home . traci : okay . ashley : here we go . [ mugs clink ] sleep this amazing ? elena : you think they 're getting through to him ? nate : i hope so . he was really shaken up after spending a night behind bars . elena : poor kid . oh , they 're coming in . jared : um , i owe you guys an apology . amanda and devon made me realize that . elena : you 've been through a lot . jared : no , my grandfather would have said that 's no excuse . and , um , devon mentioned you might need some help at the clinic ? elena : definitely . you interested ? jared : yeah . yeah , i am . and , um ... thank you for taking a chance on me . elena : of course . we 'll get things rolling today . jared : well , um , i can lift heavy boxes , and i 'm good on the cash register , but i 've got no experience doing anything else . nate : ah , you look like a fast learner . jared : [ chuckles ] thanks . um ... y - you know , like i said , um [ sighs ] there 's just a lot going on right now , and i know it 's a lot to ask , but ... devon : that 's why we 're all here , jared -- so you can ask whatever you 'd like . jared : [ sighs ] look , i need to go to the funeral home and , um , you know , make arrangements , but , look , i 've never -- just -- i do n't know what i 'm supposed to be doing , so ... nate : i 'll help you . jared : [ sighs ] amanda : is there something wrong , jared ? jared : yeah , it 's -- i mean , everything . i mean , i 've never had so many people looking out for me , people who obviously have better things to do with their time . devon : no . i mean , there 's no better feeling than helping someone that needs the help . jared : and you . like , i can not believe that a billionaire businessman used to be a foster kid . [ laughter ] devon : it 's very true . and a lot of people helped me in my life , and i guarantee you 're gon na do the same thing for someone one day . amanda : just remember that we 're all here to help you , so we 're on the same side . jared : it might take a minute , but i 'll do better . thank you . nate : you ready ? jared : yeah . nate : alright . devon : go . see you , man . elena : i think things are gon na work out for him . devon : oh , yeah , they will , thanks to us . and good job talking to him in there . really . billy : are you threatening me ? lily : you can consider it a warning . billy : okay . you got me . how about we call a truce ? lily : [ laughs ] [ sighs ] sure . why not ? what are the terms ? billy : we keep everything above board and neither of us undermines the other . lily : uh , i 'm completely fine with that , as long as you admit that you 're the only one doing the undermining around here . billy : what 's the fun in that ? lily : [ sighs ] you know , you gave me a lot of high - minded reasons for why you wanted to start this division , but were you being sincere or did you accept the job because you want to take guys like victor down a peg ? billy : you got to let go of this whole thing about me wanting to take down victor , lily . lily : i really , really hope that i 'm wrong about your motives because , trust me , there are much more efficient ways to take someone down than starting a new business . unless -- i do n't know . maybe you 're just looking for something to occupy your time . billy : what are you accusing me of ? lily : i do n't know , billy . i mean , it seems like you 're kind of lonely . billy : really ? how about you ? why are you here ? lily : i told you -- i 'm ready to start something new . billy : yeah , yeah . save that for the press release . i want the truth . lily : the truth ? [ chuckles ] okay . yes , you 're right . you know , i got this amazing opportunity to spend all of my waking hours with you , and i could n't say no . jill : well , well , well . my son has arrived finally . so , how is the new partnership coming ? lily : it 's great . we were just talking about how similar our visions are . jill : hmm . phyllis : there have never been two entities that have been more perfect for each other . simpatico , symbiotic . nick : are we still talking about your hotel and newman ? phyllis : yeah . billy : i mean , you made this big production about needing to see me face - to- face . phyllis : i did . nick : then you ask me to sit next to you on this couch . phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry . did i make you uncomfortable ? nick : and that dress ... and the way you wear it ... the way you smell right now and the way you look at me . and this is about banquet services ? phyllis : well , yes . yes , it 's just a collaboration between newman and my property . well , that would be huge for me , making -- making the grand phoenix the exclusive place for your parties and ... nick : yeah . cool . so , this is the sort of thing that 's handled , like -- i do n't know -- five levels below the ceo . phyllis : i know . i know . it 's just you know i would n't get past the threshold with your dad or victoria . billy : this is a temporary gig . phyllis : well , i felt like it would behoove me to strike while the iron is hot . nick : you 're incredible . phyllis : hmm . i 'm gon na take that as a compliment . i 'm incredible . i 'm just getting the feeling that you did n't think this was about business . nick : [ chuckles ] phyllis : well , i 'm so sorry . really , i am . listen , we have already discussed that we 're just friends . and , um , you know , i 'm playing by the rules . nick : you know what ? phyllis : i 'm all ears . nick : why do n't you ... leave your information ? i 'll take a closer look at it later . phyllis : great . do that . um , i 'm gon na leave you be . i know you have a lot of work to do . uh , so -- excuse me -- go ahead and go back to your old office , meet jill , and , um ... we 'll talk later , right ? nick : sure . phyllis : sure . you 're the best . nick : [ sighs ] [ chuckles ] so , you said only we at left twix jill : i am very pleased that this arranged marriage [ laughs ] is working out so nicely . now , who 's ready to go to lunch ? you can give me a progress report on how things are going . billy : i would love to , but , uh , i think my partner and i both realize that it 's become critical that we hire someone to oversee the tone of the content , uh , immediately . jill : wow , your first big move . i like it . lily : yeah , it 's good . we were discussing the kind of qualities we would want to see in that person . billy : someone that we can both get behind them . lily : mm - hmm . and we 've managed to find some common ground . billy : so far . lily : yeah . took some work , but -- jill : no , no , no . it 's an auspicious beginning . so , listen , can i twist your arm ? i 'm buying . billy : no . i 'll , uh -- i 'll stay back here . but , lily , you should go . i 'll -- i 'll cover the fort . jill : shall we ? lily : yeah . billy : uh , lily , one more second . mom , i 'll just -- one minute , please . jill : okay . i 'll meet you by the elevator . lily : okay . sounds good . [ breathes deeply ] what 's up ? billy : you could have told my mom what i tried to pull , but you didn't . why ? jill : oh , i 'm gon na tell her at lunch . just kidding . no . we 're partners , billy . and we have each other 's backs . and what jill does n't know wo n't hurt her . so , does that work for you ? billy : absolutely . but i will say that i will always push for what i think is right for this company . lily : that 's great . me too . billy : [ sighs ] elena : so , this counts as a successful day , right ? devon : oh , absolutely . it just proves what we 've been saying -- that you put the right people together and you can change the world . you start with one , and then it spreads to the whole community . we got some good momentum , honey . elena : yeah , i think we 're off to a great start . hey , i have some time before my shift . devon : yeah ? elena : do you want to go and line up some more donors for the clinic ? devon : absolutely . yes . give me one second , though , alright ? elena : okay . amanda : hey . devon : hello . it 's , uh -- it 's nice to be on the same team for once , do n't you think ? amanda : indeed it is . devon : when i think about how i treated you before , i really feel bad -- amanda : no . stop . no . no more apologies . just use this as a lesson . if you ever have to judge someone , judge them for their actions , not their appearance . devon : yes , that 's -- that 's a very good lesson 'cause judging you by your actions today , it 's obvious that you 're a good person and that you do n't give up . amanda : well , i ca n't take all the credit . you stepped up , too . devon : i think we make a great team . traci : here we go . ashley : can we get you anything ? traci : yeah . would you like me to read to you ? ooh , i know -- why do n't we watch a movie ? ashley : are you thirsty ? can i get you some water or some tea ? anything you want . jack : mother ? dina : jack ? jack : y - yes , it 's me . dina : ooh . jack : and tracy and ashley and i are thrilled to have you home . is there anything we can get for you ? dina : jack . jack : you name it , it 's yours . [ breathes deeply ] nick : hey , jill ! it 's me . i just wanted to come by and check and see if the space is okay -- billy : nick . nick : are you the new tenant ? | amanda and nate persuade michael to drop the charges against jarred who got into a fight with his landlord and jarred takes a job helping elena at the clinic . billy and lily continue to argue about how they should run chancellor media . lily is upset that billy tried to hire a journalist to be their content coordinator who previously did a tell all book about a rich family . billy and lily later agree not to hide things from each other and keep an open line of communication . phyllis keeps flirting with nick but she insists that she understands that they are just friends . jack , ashley , and traci are tense because dina is coming home but they know it is the right thing to do . dina has a split second when she comes home where she recognizes jack but just as quickly she becomes uncommunicative with her children . |
nick : i can hear you all the way down the hall . victoria : nicholas -- nick : how dare you say that a victoria : you need to know the truth . nick : what ? the truth about dad ? and what he did to her ? nikki : cond . what he did to her ? nicholas , you do n't begin to know the truth , but you 're going to hear it right now . ( doorbell rings ) liz : you 're not esther . larry : nope , and i 'm never gon na be . how are you , mrs . foster ? it 's larry , right ? larry : you got it . come on in . larry : i , uh , just made myself a sandwic are you hungry ? liz : oh , no . no , thank you . is katherine home ? larry : i have n't seen her . here , let me get that . liz : oh , thank you . larry : ever since jill left a little while i 've been here all alone . liz : jill was here ? larry : yes . god , what am i thinking ? you 're the one that had that big surgery , right ? liz : yes , i did . larry : well , i guess i do n't need to ask how you 're doing . you look great . liz : thank you . this s s my first trip back into the world . it looks very lovely . larry : it makes you appreciate a lot of things , does n't it ? liz : yes , indeed . how 's jill doing ? larry : okay . liz : that 's it ? okay ? larry : well , she 's dealing with that business about being adopted , at least i think she is . liz : well , you would know , would n't you ? larry : you would think so , huh ? you know , i 'm upposed to be the yfyfriend . but there 's this other guy ... you know what ? i do n't even want to get started on that , mrs . foster . frederick : great . thank you , paula . we 'll get back to you right away . and , listen , thank you very much for staying on top of this . right . bye - bye . it 's all arranged . jill : oh , this is moving so quickly . frederick : well , i told you we can slow it down . or you can back out altogether . no , no , no . that is not an option . look , just let me be a little bit freaked out , okay ? it does n't mean i do n't want to go through with it . frederick : sorry . jill : oh , no . do n't be . come on , you 've been incredible . frederick , i do want to meet my birth mother , all right ? it 's just -- frederick : moving quickly . jill : yeah . frederick : yeah , well , that 's the problem when you ask a can - do guy to do something for you . jill : okay , so what 's our next step ? frederick : well , since you 're both willing to meet and feel that that 's in order , i guess the next step is to decide exactly where and how your birth mother and you will see each other the first time . for that , we want to be very careful , get it just right . colleen : please , you guys , if j.t . and i do n't have to always sneak around , believe me , it 'll be a lot easier for all of us . brad : and how do you figure that ? colleen : well , i wo n't feel so guilty , and you guys wo n't have to be on my case all the time . ashley : it kind of sounds like a one - way street to me . colleen : no , not really . i have nothing to hide . i mean , you can tap my phone if you don'telieve me . brad : i do n't think we have to go that far . colleen : then what 's the problem ? why wo n't you at least give me a chance ? we 've tried everything else . brad : well , for one thing , we want to make sure you focus on your priorities . colleenschool , you mean . brad : last semester was n't exactly anything to write home about . colleen : i brought my grades way up this spring . ashley : what about next year ? brad : your junior year sets a pattern for college . colleen : that 's a long time from now . brad : you 'd be surprised how fast the time goes , honey . ashley : and you ca n't afford any distractions . brad : not if you want to get into a good university . colleen : so what ? i 'm not supposed to have a boyfriend , any boyfriend ? i mean , i might as well join a convent and study to be a nun . anita : no , kathy , there is n't anything to be concerned about , as i -- exactly . well , you know kids this age sometimes are just a little hard to pin down , that 's all . that sounds wonderful , yeah . well , okay , it was good talking to you , too . thanks . bye . j.t . : a dead end , huh ? anita : yeah , afraid so . according to rianna , the girls have n't talked in months . j.t . : so brittany has n't crashed with rianna . damn . anita : kathy said she 'd call if rianna ever heard anything . j.t . : i 'm sorry . anita : no , it 's not your fault . i should n't have got my hopes up . maybe one day i 'll learn . nurse : keeping your big sister company ? i heard you fed her some yogurt . is that true ? noah : she liked it . nurse : really ? noah : i put it right on her lips . e e ate it . nurse : that 's amazing . noah : my dad says she 's gon na be all right . what do you think ? nurse : i hope your daddy 's right . we 're taking the very best care of her that we can . noah : i know . i wish she could talk to me . nurse : you love your sister very much , do n't you ? noah : wish my mommy was he . e . nick : look , mom , i know how you feel about sharon . doris : your mother never thought my girl was good enough for you , nicholas . nick : okay , but why are you getting into that now ? i do n't get it . nikki : doris got a letter from sharon . nick : you heard from sharon ? how is she ? doris : she seemed to be all right . nick : when is she coming home ? and where is she ? victoria : that 's just it , nicholas . we do n't know where she is . nikki : she wrote the letter from denver but said she was leaving there , and she could n't possibly come home . doris : because of your father , the advances he made . you know that . you saw him with your wife through the window . victoria : nicholas , you do n't know the truth about what happened . nikki : look , what you really saw was a desperate girl reaching out and kissing your father , not the other way around ! jill : i do n't know , frederick . what do you think ? my mother , my mother -- did she voice any preferences over where she 'd like to meet me ? frederick : no , paula just said that she wants to know your name , and she 'd give you hers when she sees you . other that that , no preference . so what do you think ? jill : does she mind coming to genoa city ? frederick : it does n't appear so . jill : okay . well , maybe my office . nah , that would n't be any good . i certainly could n't meet her at my house . i mean , katherine would just love that , would n't she ? give her a chance to put in her 2 cents worth . come on . do you have any ideas ? frederick : i think a neutral place would be my choice . jill : yes , a restaurant . frederick : yeah , that 's kind of public . jill : yeah , but no place private feels right . i mean , we do n't know each other , you know ? what if we have nothing to say to each other ? no , a restaurant feels good . frederick : you know what ? i agree , i agree , becausththen you can have a meal , and it 'll give you something to do with your hands . it 'll make everybody more comfortable all the way around . jill : yeah , yeah . gina 's . it 's good for me . frederick : all right , i 'll propose it . jill : okay , but do n't let this be a deal - breaker or anything . i mean , i would meet her at the perfume counter at fenmore 's if that 's what she wants . a dark alley -- i do n't care . frederick : you 're excited , are n't you ? jill : yes . yes , now that the nervous stage is over , and we 're focusing on the details , you 're darn right i 'm excited . frederick : i ca n't imagine what it must feel like . i was talking with paula . she was telling me about people she 's helped that have been searching for their birth parents for years and years . it consumed their lives in some cases . jill : they did n't have you helping them . frederick : well , thank you , but we 've been very lucky . jill : god , i wonder what she 's gon na be like . frederick : yeah , it 's probably better not to speculate . jill : oh , i ca n't help it . frederick : i suspect she 's very beautiful . jill : ( chuckles ) frederick : and if she 's not smart as a whip , i do n't know where you got it from . jill : oh , my god . i forgot to ask you about my father . did your friend say anything about him ? frederick : yes . jill : what ? frederick : well , you know the line on the birth certificate where the father 's name goes ? jill : yes . frederick : apparently it said , `` not known . `` jill : oh . frederick : but , you know , paula said that sometimes they write that in there when the mother did n't want to implicate the man , you know , if he was a pillar of the community . jill : it 's okay . it 's all right . i understand , frederick . thank you . frederick : i 'm sorry . jill : it 's all right . i asked , you know ? it 's a little hard to hear , but i 'll learn to live with it . frederick : you okay ? jill : get on the phone with your friend and set up this meeting , and all my questions will be answered . relationship needs alittle colour , show . anyway out on the west coast thera the weather . a mad scram tbl to get over here . claire : i just cut my finger . liz : thank you , larry . larry : you 're welcome . look , mrs . foster , about me and jill -- liz : oh , there 's no explanation necessary . larry : well , i do n't imagine that i 'm the kind of guy that you had in mind for her . liz : that 's nonsense . it 's not my business . larry : well , just so you know , it 's not like we 're gon na get married or anything . we just like spending time together . liz : you do n't need to explain anything to me . but you were talking about another man . larry : yeah . yeah , mr . frederick `` hot stuff `` hodges . liz : oh . larry : yeah , he 's trying to help her , um , you know , find her , uh ... liz : her birth mother . larry : yeah . are you okay with that ? liz : honestly , i wish i 'd never told her about being adopted . she does n't need to know about that this late . i was just scared about my surgery , and i was n't thinking straight . larry : yeah , well , she sure is amped up about it now . liz : i know . larry : you know , i tried to help the girl out . i was sneaking out of the hospital with her birth records . i mean , i had them in my hand , and then i got nailed by this supervisor from hell . liz : oh , dear . larry : yeah . she got this hodges guy working on it . i think he 's -- i do n't know -- part lawyer or something . liz : oh , lord . i wish she would n't waste a lot of energy on this . life 's too short . larry : have you tried to tell her that ? 'cause i did , and i got nowhere . i mean , even with this hotshot hodges ' help , i think she 's gon na come up empty- handed . liz : it was so long ago . larry : yeah . what are the chances that she 's actually going to hunt down someone who was trying to cover their tracks even back then ? frederick : thank you , paula . i will . bye - bye . it 's all arranged . jill : at gina 's ? frederick : yep . you and your birth mother have a dinner date . jill : do you suppose she comes from right here in genoa city ? frederick : or someplace very nearby . jill : oh , my god . i could have passed her on the street . i could have spoken to her . lord , what if it 's somebody i know ? frederick : well , nobody said this was n't a possible can of worms . jill : no , it 's nobody i know . frederick : that 's why i would have been more comfortable if she had lived in florida or somewhere , and you guys had been corresponding for a little bit before getting on a plane . but , you know , that 's just because i 'm a conservative , cautious banker type . jill : you will never let me live that down , will you ? frederick : never . jill : how can i ever , ever repay you for this ? frederick : well , you know , you may decide not to after you 've met her . jill : no ! i am going into this thing with my eyes wide open . all right ? i have no illusions , no expectations . frederick : if you say so . you know about that gratitude you just mentioned ? jill : yeah . frederick : well , there is something i could use . jill : you name it . frederick : well , i have n't had a good kiss in a long time . jill : oh , frederick . frederick : oh , forget it . just give me a bottle of scotch . jill : no . come here . come here , come here . frederick : wow . that was worth the wait . jill : yeah , it was . mmm . you know , i 'm gon na go home and get changed . frederick : do you want me to come with you tonight ? jill : no , frederick , no . this is something i 've got to do on my own . you 're a remarkable man . brad : come on , colleen , you 're being ridiculous . colleen : ashley , granddad has told me how popular you were in high school . i mean , you must have dated a lot , and it did n't ruin your life . ashley : well , that 's true , but i did n't have the kind of serious relationship you have with j.t . brad : it 's the intensity of your feelings for him that worries us . colleen : why ? brad : because your whole life revolves around him , colleen . colleen : i have girlfriends , too , dad . ashy y : how much time do you spend with them ? colleen : when i 'm not with j.t . , lily and i -- brad : well , that 's my point . when you 're not with j.t . ashley : you 've even given up your dancing , honey . brad : and that was so important to you . colleen : yeah , well , i 've outgrown it . brad : honey , it seems like the only thing you 're interested in is finding opportunities to spend timwiwith j.t . colleen : well , it would n't have to be that way if we could plan dates like normal kids . brad : well , that may be , but i 'm concerned that if i allowed that , you 'd think that you could see him whenever you want and as much as you want , and then it would be back to square one . colleen : no , we 're not . i have learned a lot since square one . brad : i wish i could believe that . colleen : see , you wish you could believe me , which means you could , but you won't . brad : look , do n't twist my words around . colleen : i 'm not . brad : yes , you are . colleen : ashley , help me . how can i prove myself to dad if he wo n't trust me ? brad : you 've given me plenty of reason not to , honey . colleen : so we can never try a different arrangement ? how can i prove that i 've learned my lesson ? brad : earning trust takes time . colleen : it also takes giving me a chance . ashley : she has a point , honey . colleen : thank you ! ashley : how about we say , for the sake of argument , that we try out what you 're proposing . brad : ash -- ashley : no , just for the sake of argument . colleen : i just want a normal relationship with j.t . , dad . brad : normal . j.t . : look , maybe i should have checked it out myself first . anita : no , you did the right thing coming to me . apparently , brittany wants to handle this on her own . i just had hoped that she might reach out to someone for help . j.t . : i was thinking the same thing , too . and brittany and rianna used to be so close . anita : it made perfect sense , especially when you said that brittany mentioned her the morning she took off . now ... j.t . : you okay ? anita : you 're so sweet to ask . j.t . : no , i mean it . i know this has to be rough . anita : it 's fine , really . thank you . god knows i 've had my share of experience in dealing with disappointment in life . j.t . : it 's weird , you know ? anita : what 's that ? j.t . : it 's just i 've known you since i was a little kid . you were a big , old scary adult , and now we 're sitting around talking about personal stuff . anita : you do n't mind , do you ? j.t . : no . heck , no . we 're like old friends , i guess . anita : you and brittany started off at walnut grove together in kindergarten . we used to carpool together , your parents and frederick and i . j.t . : that 's a little too far back . i do n't remember that far . anitawell , it was a simpler , easier time . at least , maybe i 'm just imagining it that way . but you were a handful . that much i am certain . j.t . : well , some people still think i am . well , look , hey , if you 're gon na be all right , i 'm gon na get out of here . anita : what is wrong with me ? i ... you have been sitting here all this time . i have n't even asked you if you 'd like something to drink . j.t . : oh , no . i 'm fine . anita : no , you must . it 's late . you 're starving . i 'm sure you have n't had anything to eat . please order something . j.t . : that 's really nice of you , but i 'm okay . anita : please , you have been so supportive . it is the least i can do . j.t . : i guess i could go for a burger . anita : good . great . waiter , excuse me . could you bring a couple of menus over when you have a chance , please ? okay , guys . come on , let 's go . liz : you were the sweetest thing . all wrapped up in a pink blanket when bill brought you to me . and from that mement , you have been mine , my little girl . larry : mrs. chancellor ? jill : no , larry , it 's me . larry : uh , do you have a moment ? jill : well , actually , i 'm in a rush . larry : um , hey , you need to come in here . there 's someone that wants to say hello . jill : mama ... liz : hello , jill . jill : when i saw you at the hospital this mnining , you said you were n't getting out till tomorrow . liz : they let me out early , and i felt like moving around . jill : oh , mama , i would love to spend some time with you right now , but -- liz : well , you 're obviously in a rush . jill : actually -- larry : jill , please , do n't be in a rush and do n't be rude . have a seat . jill : no , larry , i won't . mama , i 'm sorry . i am in a rush . i ... i have a dinner date . larry : huh , with that hodges dude , right ? jill : no , larry . mama ... it 's with my birth mother . nurse : sweetie , do you know where your daddy is ? noah : no . nurse : do you know when he 'll be back ? i 'm sorry , honey , i ca n't stay any longer . i have to go take care of some other really sick people . will you be okay here by yourself for a little while ? noah : cassie 's with me . nurse : if anything happens , i want you to push this button . but do n't touch anything else . and i 'll be back in a few minutes to check on you and your sister , all right ? noah : sure . nick : okay , so this is your story now -- that , uh , it was n't your fault , that you were n't to blame in this . victor : son , i understand your feelings , all right ? but i 'm getting a little fedpp with your disrespectful ways with me . for your information , i 'm not blaming sharon . doris : my daughter says it 's all your father 's doing . nikki : ( sighs ) doris : it 's in her letter . he 's got it now . nick : is there a message in here to me or to the kids ? doris : she says how much she loves you . nikki : but not enough to come home . she 's just too traumatized by what happened with victor . nick : well , ca n't you understand how she would feel ? nikki : honey , yes , of course i could , if it were true . but it isn't . nick : says who ? you know , you told me yourself what happened . so were you lying then , or are you lying now ? victor : son , all i ever wanted is for you to have the best chance to salvage a marriage to a woman that you obviously love . nick : you know , all this talk about sharon and me really warms my heart , except it 's all a lie . victor : no , son , it is not a lie . victoria : dad was just trying to protect you , nicholas . i mean , let 's not forget , sharon 's not exactly pure as the driven snow . nick : okay , that 's it . that 's enough . this is the mother of my children , and i do n't want to hear this anymore . i got a little girl in there who may not make it , and you 're in here tearing apart the one woman who might make a difference . nikki : honey , we are not saying this to hurt you . nick : you are hurting me . you know , dad was right . if i could find a way to get sharon here right now , it would be the best news in the world . so instead of concentrating on everything sharon ever did wrong , could we please try and find a way to get her back here ? victor : i agree with you . larry : so you found her . jill : yes . mama , i 've -- liz : it 's all right with me , daughter . but i hope you know i 'm going to be calling you that for the rest of my life . jill : well , of course you are . i want you to . larry : you know , this is incredible . i mean , how did you pull it off ? jill : frederick has a friend , a professional . larry : okay . jill : oh , larry , please -- larry : no , no , no , no . never mind , all right ? i 'm cool with it . and i 'm sure that you two want to talk . liz : well , jill , if you 're in a hurry -- jill : i am . i apologize . larry : it was nice seeing you , mrs . foster , and i 'm really glad that you 're all right in the , you know , the old cabeza . liz : me too . thank you . he 's a nice man . jill : mama , i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to hurt you . liz : of course you didn't . now do n't you be silly . jill : but i have , have n't i ? liz : girl , i just walked through the valley of the shadow and came out the other side . i am bulletproof . i 'm glad you found her so easily . i was beginning to wish that i had n't told you about being adopted , and i -- jill : oh , no , no , no . i 'm glad you did . liz : you 're sure about that ? jill : well , there 's no going back , so what does it matter ? liz : if you had n't found her , you might have been haunted by it for the rest of your life . so it 's good . jill : thank you . liz : girl , i hope that when you meet this woman , she is someone that you can be proud of , i mean , someone that will make you feel good about yourself . jill : i 've already got you for that . liz : well , you 're in a hurry . so where are you gon na meet her ? jill : oh , at gina 's . liz : oh , i thought ... i might like to come with you . i 'm curious , i guess . jill : oh ! if you think that ... liz : oh , no . no . it 's not about me . but maybe if everything goes well , i might like to , you know ... but not tonight . jill : are you sure ? liz : yes . now you go ahead . jill : okay . you 're not leaving ? liz : well , i 'm hoping that katherine will come home . i want to let her know that i 'm all right . jill : yeah . i have no idea where she is . um , i 'll just change . i 'll be right back . colleen : dad , i promise i will not take advantage . and i 'll work twice as hard in school . ashley : and what about j.t . ? if we set certain conditions , will he be able to abide by them ? brad : he 'd have to live by our rules . colleen : j.t . 's never wanted anything but the best for me . i mean , he would never get me to blow off my studies . he likes that i 'm smart . ashley : she has improved her grades a lot lately . colleen : and besides , he has his own life . he works at the boutique . he has his own classes at g.c.u . brad : oh , i 'm sure he 'll find time in his schedule for you . colleen : anyway , dad , if i do n't date him , and i am going with some other guy , i mean , you might not like him either . brad : would you be willing to try ? colleen : come on , dad , that 's not funny . the guys my age are total dorks , anyway . ashley : honey ... honey , what do you think ? colleen : look , i realize i 've given you both a lot of reasons not to trust me . but you ca n't hold it against me forever , can you ? i ca n't change the past . but can we please start over ? please ? anita : how 's your hamburger ? j.t . : it 's good . oh , you want some fries ? anita : you enjoy them . know what i 'm craving right now ? a cigarette . is n't that awful ? j.t . : you smoke ? anita : oh , years ago . it was an awful habit . ca n't even imagine why i 'd be craving one now . j.t . : stress , probably . anita : probably . j.t . : well , look , if you want to light up , go ahead . it does n't bother me . anita : no . that 's the last thing i need right now . j.t . : 'cause of everything you 're dealing with . anita : hmm . but i 'm not the only one dealing with something , am i ? before rianna 's mom called , you were telling me about this girl you 're seeing . that you 've been a perfect gentleman , and yet there 's still a problem . is it her family ? j.t . : yeah , pretty much . anita : but not exclusively . there 's still something else bothering you . j.t . : trust me , you do n't want to hear about this . anita : try me . j.t . : it 's just ... anita : you mentioned she was younger . j.t . : yeah . anita : nice girl ? j.t . : totally . anita : good family ? should i go out on a limb ? j.t . : oh , look , mrs . hodges , i do n't know if we should -- anita : i do n't mean to embarrass you . i 'm certainly not judging you . but i can probably guess what the problem is . you 're a healthy young man , used to a certain carnality . j.t . : huh ? anita : a certain type of relationship with women your own age . now you 've fallen for someone who 's not quite there yet . am i warm ? j.t . : look , i ca n't believe we 're talking about this . anita : we do n't have to . you could just say , `` anita , mind your own business . `` j.t . : it is pretty frustrating . i guess you can tell , huh ? anita : i can surmise , given the situation . j.t . : this is the first time i 've ever felt this way about any girl , you know ? and she 's , like , she 's so beautiful , and i ca n't even touch her . it 's driving me nuts , and i do n't know what to do about it . anita : i can totally understand , probably much more than you realize . j.t . : yeah , but you 're married . anita : you think marriage should guarantee a certain level of intimacy , physical affection ? j.t . : it should . anita : you 're right , it should ... in theory . that 's the problem with relationships . they do n't always conform to our expectations . jill : no sign of katherine yet ? liz : none . but oh , look at you . jill : oh , this is an old dress . liz : but you look lovely . jill : is it too much ? should i put on something more casual ? liz : lose the pearls . jill : yeah . i did n't know if i should wear high heels . you know , what if she 's really short ? liz : well , honey , i 'm short . what does it matter ? jill : how 's my hair ? liz : oh , it 's perfect . jill : i just feel so weird . i feel all nervous , like i 'm going on a date , and you 're helping me get ready . liz : not the first time . jill : no . but this is different . liz : yes , it is . oh , i wish you luck , girl . no matter what , i 'm here for you always . jill : oh , mama . i am so sorry if i 've ever hurt you , or if i 've ever disappointed you . liz : oh , shh , shh , shh . no , no , no . now you go on . you go ahead . go ahead . this is n't good - bye . jill : no . no . ( door closes ) liz : or is it , girl ? ashley : whether or not your dad agrees to start over , i think we should all be a t t more open with each other . colleen : like i was today , when i told you i lied about seeing j.t . brad : i have to admit , that was a good start . colleen : dad , maybe if you were n't so hard on him , i might be more willing to listen to your advice . brad : that was the wrong thing to say . colleen : why ? what did i say ? ashley : because , honey , you ca n't just pick and choose which rules you want to follow . brad : ash is right . that 's very important . ashley : now we want to believe that you 're not just telling us what we want to hear . > ololleen ; : no , that 's not true , honestly . brad : you wo n't have a second chance . colleen : i know that . you think i do n't know that ? i remember how close i came to being sent back east to boarding school . brad : if you do n't follow the rules even one time -- colle : no , no , no . i did n't ask this if i had any plans to screw it up . and j.t . wo n't screw it up , either . brad : okay . we 'll give it a try . we 'll see how it goes . colleen : oh , my gosh . thank you , thank you , thank you . brad : all right , all right . hold on now . listen , young lady . we want to know when these visits take place . and if we feel that they 're inappropriate or interfere with your schoolwork -- colleen : you 'll shoot me down . brad : yeah . and there is also going to be a reasonable curfew . colleen : yes , sir . you will not be sorry . j.t . : you know , it kind of blows me away . anita : what 's that ? j.t . : you 're still a ... a hot lady . anita : thank you . j.t . : maybe i should n't have said that . anita : no , it 's a lovely compliment . j.t . : i mean , any guy married to you -- it 's just , it 's kind of hard to believe that ... anita : perhaps i should n't have mentioned anything . j.t . : yeah , i should probably go . thanks for dinner , though . anita : i have made you totally uncomfortable . i apologize . j.t . : no , it 's okay . i mean , i 'm just sorry you 're having to go through all these problems . anita : yeah . i 'm sorry you are , too . j.t . : i guess we 're just gon na have to learn to cope with it , huh ? anita : yeah . i guess we are . anita : well , if you must go ... ú gina : all right , jill , here you are facing front . jill : good , becsese i want to keep my eye out . i 'm meeting someone that i do n't know . gina : understood . would you like a drink while you 're waiting ? jill : oh , lord , yes , i w -- no , on second thought , maybe i won't . gina : well , you 're the customer . must be an importa m meeting . jill : yes . thank you , yes . you have no idea . jill : oh , no . what is she doing here ? not now , katherine ! you are the last person i want here ! victor : my suggestion is we have paul williams take a look at that letter and see if there are any clues that might help us locate sharon . nick : yeah . i 'll take care of it . just for the record , i do n't know the truth about that night . all i can tell you is what i saw . and to be honest , i do n't really give a damn who started it , because when i looked in that window , you were n't doing anything to stop it . and that is the image that i will carry around for the rest of my life , is my wife and my father . and there is n't anything you or anyone in this room can do to erase that picture . nikki : nicholas -- nick : i just want sharon home for my daughter . i want her here for cassie . noah : i love you , cassie . | nikki , nick , victor , vikki and doris are out in the waiting are of the hospital arguing about who is to blame for sharon running away . victor is going to give sharon 's letter to paul and see if he can find her . nick does n't care whose fault it is , he just wants her there for the kids . noah feeds cassie again and she licks her lips . noah tells his sister he loves her . brad and ashley agree to let colleen see jt . anita thanks jt for the idea of calling rianna ( even though it did n't pan out ) by buying him lunch and kissing him ! jt rushes off wiping his lips . jill runs off to meet her birth mother at gina 's . she gives fred a kiss as thanks for his help . jill stops off at home and sees her `` adopted `` mother who just got out of the hospital . ca n't talk to her now cause she 's got to go meet her real mother . |
ji min : thank you guys very much for signing those release forms . i just want you to relax , be comfortable . pretend like the cameras are n't here and go about your business as best you can . um , i suppose a little background is in order . welcome , `` extreme catwalk `` fans , to jabot cosmetics . jabot was founded by john abbott and until recently was privately owned by the abbott family . i , uh , if you have n't noticed , am not an abbott . gloria : but i am ! good morning , everybody . and good morning , mr. kim . ji min : gloria , you 're supposed to be in -- gloria : holland . i canceled the trip . i suppose you 're wondering if i resent mr. ji min kim for buying jabot . well , maybe just a little bit in the beginning . i mean , after all , a stranger taking over my husband 's company . but actually , we get along very well . ji min : we 're launching ' ' perfume on the glo ' ' in holland . gloria : mm - hmm . ji min : today . gloria : mm - hmm . and i spoke to mr. brinkerhoff and he is fine with me canceling the trip until later and pushing off the launch . ji min : i wish you 'd discussed this with me first . gloria : oh , dear , am i in trouble with the boss ? ji min : we 'll discuss it later . gloria : my , my . . kevin , kevin , please , join me . this is my son , kevin . kevin : hello . gloria : and he has a very important job here at jabot . kevin : computers . gloria : director of kevin . he makes an excellent salary . also owns his own outside business . and , um , he 's single . and is n't he handsome ? kevin : is n't she annoying ? what 's the dumbest thing anyone 's ever done on their computers ? gosh , there 's so many . um . . oh , todd -- okay , this guy todd in accounting , right , gets a divorce , downloads a picture of his ex - wife naked , writes `` traitor `` on it , puts it up on the server . so the next morning everybody comes into work , turns on their computers and . . . . whoa . i mean , like , whoa . yeah , she was n't bad looking . [ scene_break ] jack : from eau claire to ashland , he is the man to know . i have set up a luncheon appointment for the two of you . phyllis : do n't let your guard down for one minute . you 're a public figure now , 24/7 . you look at somebody the wrong way , it 'll be up on the internet in seconds . jack : oh , boy , a root canal sounds more appealing . victor : jack , i 'm telling you , running for office is a full - time job . jack : yeah , so is running n. v. p. and my clear springs project . phyllis : no no , no , no , no , from now on , it 's our project , our schools , our children , our state . that 's how it is . seriously , the public needs to know that you 're in it with them . nikki : you know , i could step in on clear springs and take some of the pressure off . jack : well , thank you , nikki . i 've already decided phyllis will head that up . nikki : oh , why is that ? jack : well , for starters , you have opposed the funding of my -- our project from the beginning . phyllis : i think it 's a good decision , nikki . nikki : you really expect me to be a good sport , sit back and eat popcorn while watching you destroy historical buildings ? jack : i was hoping that you might sit back and think of the positives for a change . nikki : and you still wan na go along with this ? victor : neil winters is onboard . we are moving forward . nikki : after all your talk about family working together , that you would let a business transaction divide us ? victor : i did not expect us to agree on everything , so just move on , all right ? nikki : okay , this is me , moving on . jack : i think she 's wanted to do that since she got here . jack : oh , excuse me . jack abbott . put a stop to her now . pull her out of the building by her hair if you have to . i do n't care how you do it . victor : is there a problem ? jack : yeah , always . you want something done right , do it yourself . [ scene_break ] brad : if all goes according to plan , we should be up and running by june . nick : six weeks earlier than we thought . this is great . victoria : no , this is ridiculous . clear springs is an architectural gem . nick : yeah , i know , i know . you know , i 've heard that repetition is the precursor to mastery , but give me a break . victoria : you know what , nick ? this is n't a joke , okay ? that town is full of life and energy and it should be restored , not razed . nick : well , we do n't always get what we want . that 's business . and you 're wasting your breath . at this point , it would take a miracle for this project not to go through . victoria : well , you never know . sometimes people change their minds at the last minute . victor : it 's a battle you ca n't win , darling . victoria : so says the man who never loses at anything . dad , you do n't understand . clear springs is -- nick : do n't say it . victoria : an architectural gem . nick : okay , that 's it . that 's your quota for the day . victoria : it is such a beautiful piece of americana . and you know what ? we have n't voted to fund it yet . victor : with neil on board , that 's a mere formality . victoria : yeah . thanks , brad . well , i do n't care if it takes a miracle . i 'm not gon na let that town go down without a fight . [ scene_break ] kay : good morning , esther . esther : morning , mrs. c . kay : coffee ? esther : oh , i 'll get a fresh pot . kay : regardless of how you feel about me , i had hoped that you would set aside your resentment and use common sense . jill : what are you on about now ? kay : wait for the dna retest , please , before you announce to the world that cane is your son . jill : announce what ? the truth about cane ? i 'll tell you the truth about cane . the truth about cane is that he grew up thinking his mother had abandoned him . he grew up with an awful childhood that still haunts him . he grew up with a drunken grandmother who nearly robbed me of my relationship with him . kay : i have apologized over and over and over again . what in god 's green earth -- what else do you want me to do ? jill : nothing , katherine . you have done enough . kay : fine , then this time , for heaven 's sakes , use your common sense . wait for the results . jill : i am going to . i was n't planning on saying a word until i knew . kay : i do n't wan na see either of you get hurt . jill : great . you wo n't . you wo n't be seeing very much of cane at all . because he wants nothing to do with you . [ scene_break ] cane : mine . hello ? hey , jill . you heard from the lab ? it 's early . sure , i 'd love to come and see where you work . i do n't know that much about cosmetics , though . i doubt it . all right , i 'll come -- sure , i 'll see you there . all right . amber : you 're meeting jill at jabot ? cane : yep . amber : get me some free samples . amber : ah , mine ! hello ? woman : uh , amber moore , please . amber : uh , who 's calling ? emily : emily stewart . amber : can i ask what this is regarding ? emily : uh , my sister alison . um , amber was her roommate when they lived in los angeles . amber : oh , hi , emily , this is amber . emily : hey , hi . uh , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 've been trying to find my sister , and -- and somebody gave me your number in los angeles . and i was just wondering if you have any idea where she is ? amber : i have n't talked to her in -- in a while . cane : is n't that the girl we met ? emily : you have no idea where she is ? oh , that 's too bad , because you 're the best lead i have . uh , i 'm in town for a while . amber : why do n't we get together later and maybe i can help you out . emily : oh , thank you . that would be great . amber : okay , um , let me , uh , let me get your number . cane : you could start your own charity -- amber 's home for wayward women . do you want another ? amber : sure . um , i 'll call you soon , okay ? emily : thanks . thank you . good - bye . [ scene_break ] victor : this does not look right . has jack seen this or what ? nick : i have n't talked to jack this morning . phyllis : victor ? will you talk to jeremy ? victor : not right now , thank you . david : actually -- actually , i was hoping that , um , jack could be on tuesday in oshkosh and then appleton . phyllis : i 'm sorry , he 's gon na have to get back to you . mm - hmm . david : look , i 'll check his schedule , all right ? all right , check in with me . thank you . phyllis : right . david : well , everybody 's asking the same question -- how is clear springs going to affect jack 's campaign ? -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - victoria : i hate that jack is gon na bulldoze that beautiful town . brad : i know . victoria : and the way that phyllis just lords over it . it drives me crazy . brad : do n't give her the satisfaction . nick and phyllis won this time . you 'll win the next . victoria : yeah , they won because you voted for neil . brad : neil deserved that seat . we almost lost him when i was elected to the board . victoria : i remember . brad : do you think he would 've stayed if we elected nikki ? victoria : you know what ? you 're right . you 're right . neil is fantastic . which is why i 've decided to partner with him on the granville global expansion . [ scene_break ] victor : the clear springs development will showcase how jack helps the people of this state . phyllis : okay , jeremy , yeah . nick : bringing in new jobs and industry . revitalizing a depressed area . victor : he does a very good job in the private sector . david : great answers . you wan na be a part of jack 's campaign committee ? nick : not this time around . david : you getting all this for the web site ? phyllis : mm - hmm . i 'm a step ahead of you . is there anything else i need to know ? david : yes , clear springs is just the beginning . jack is gon na continue his farsightedness even after the election . [ scene_break ] brad : i thought we were working on granville global . is this a punishment ? victoria : oh , please . i would n't be that petty . brad : then why ? victoria : we 've had a lot of strain put on our marriage lately . i think it 's best if we stop working together for a while , for us and for the baby . brad : i do n't think it 's best to take granville global away from me . victoria : well , i 'm sure that you can find a project to work on that 's more suitable that , uh , does n't have a conflict of interest . [ scene_break ] nikki : thank you so much for inviting me over . i could n't stand to be in that office another minute . victor 's just being . kay : victor . nikki : yes , exactly . kay : oh . nikki : oh . whose baby photos are these ? kay : those belong to jill . we found her son . nikki : you found phillip ? kay : mm - hmm . nikki : where is he ? kay : right here in genoa city . no , i swear , he was looking for jill all along . his name is cane . nikki : cane -- that bartender guy at indigo ? the australian guy ? kay : yes , my grandson . nikki : my lord ! so what 's he like ? kay : charming . indeed , very , very charming . a little rough around the edges , in a good way . and , um . . he seems to know his own . nikki : i 'm so happy for you . kay : well , do n't be . he did n't take too well to australian `` i gave you away `` story . nikki : well , once he gets to know you , he 'll change his -- kay : oh , please , i do n't blame him . his life has n't been easy . but , my lord , i never thought it would come to this . nikki : katherine , give him time . he 'll forgive you . kay : or he will hate me more . [ scene_break ] jill : r & d recommended against it . read the report and call me back . oh , hello , ji min , how are you ? ji min : hello . i 'm well . i ca n't complain . and you ? jill : well , this day just keeps getting better and better . ji min : good news to share ? jill : as a matter of fact , i do . for months now , i have been looking for -- for a replacement for ashley in the lab . ji min : i think her assistant 's taking over those duties . jill : that was supposed to be temporary . now you promised me you would find the next genius in skin care . where are they ? excuse me ? what the hell is this ? ji min : it 's a fruit salad . what 's the problem ? jill : i 'll tell you what the problem is . i specifically gave instructions to the producer that i wanted a fruit salad with no pineapple . what does this look like ? ji min : jill , i 'm sure they did n't do it on purpose ... jill : get that camera out of my face ! and please do something about that ugly tie . ji min : um , i think you scared 'em . jill : good , you think so ? ji min : you picked out this tie . jill : i know i did ! i have great taste ! it makes you look even more handsome than usual . ji min : ah , so this is how it 's gon na be all day ? you 're gon na be insulting me ? jill : oh , do n't take it personally . ji min : all right , well , you can make it up to me later -- over dinner . jill : mmm . [ scene_break ] gloria : your instincts are wonderful and you 're very talented . i 'll hope you 'll give us another pass and come back and see us again someday . thank you so much . you know , part of this job is to inspire and to foster young talent . jack : so you are doing it ? you 're going on `` extreme catwalk `` ? gloria : why , jack abbott , what a nice surprise ! what brings you all the way over here to jabot ? [ jack remembering ] phyllis ' voice : you 're a public figure now , 24/7 . you ca n't even look at somebody funny , it 'll be up on the internet in seconds . [ scene_break ] jack : i actually stopped by to talk to jill about my campaign . gloria : really ? jack abbott , my stepson , former ceo of jabot and now he is running for public office . city council , right ? jack : state senate . gloria : state senate ! the stories i could tell you about jack . he 's going to make a wonderful politician . jack : well , how nice of you to say so . gloria : well , family was always the most important thing to my late husband john . and when i started working here at jabot , i have very little experience , but john always encouraged me . remember what he used to say about me , jack ? hmm ? jack : that you were a breath of fresh air . gloria : yes ! [ scene_break ] victoria : oh . phyllis : here , take it . you 're eating for two , take it . victoria : generous , thanks . phyllis : listen , i do n't want there to be any hard feelings between us , victoria . i mean , look at the bright side . hey , we 'll be partnered with our husbands on different projects . victoria : you know , phyllis , um . . i would have a lot more respect for you if you just went ahead and , you know , gloated . because we all know that 's what you wan na do . you wan na gloat . phyllis : no , it 's not . listen , you 're gon na have a baby . you should be spending all your energy on that . victoria : oh , yeah , i 'll bet that 's what you want . phyllis : well , i do n't want this to poison your relationship with nick or your husband . victoria : you know what ? you should just stay out of my life . because , really , you 're the last person i need advice from . phyllis : are you sure about that ? victoria : yeah , i 'm positive . i 've lost my appetite . [ scene_break ] gloria : mr. brinkerhoff is bringing in a dutch spokesmodel , and then after i finish `` extreme catwalk , `` i fly to holland for a second round of `` grab 'em again `` publicity . and mr. brinkerhoff is very fond of that idea . oh , jack , please , what do you think ? jack : uh , this is ji min 's call . he runs things around here . gloria : jack is a brilliant businessman . he used to run jabot , until it almost collapsed from his mismanagement . but that is old news . everyone makes mistakes . kevin : jack ? what are you doing here ? jack : i , uh , came by to see jill . kevin : oh . how 's the campaign ? jack : uh , fine . thank you -- thank you for asking . it 's , uh , it 's nice to be reaching across party lines to get some real work done . kevin : awesome . that 's awesome . hey , i have to ask . are you worried that people might think of you as a flip - flopper ? withdrawing n. v. p. � s support of jabot and almost bankrupting us ? gloria : my son and my stepson have so much in common ! they love to tease each other , but they really do get along . jack : back off , kevin . kevin : please , jack , i 'm just getting started . [ scene_break ] kay : well , it 's a tremendous relief to find jill 's son , but that 's only the half of it . nikki : now , are you talking about the boy that jill raised as phillip ? kay : i hired paul to find out who that man really is . or was . esther : um , lemon or cream ? esther : well , the lemon 's right there . nikki : thank you , thank you . esther : i 'll be in the kitchen if you need me , mrs. c . kay : yeah , i 'm sure of it . nikki : have you called nina to tell her about cane ? kay : not yet . nikki , how am i going to tell her that the man she married is not my grandson ? better yet , her son is not a chancellor . nikki : are you sure you wan na do this ? because that da already wants to prosecute you . why give him more reason ? kay : because i created this mess . i want to . . make things right . and i 'm willing to face the consequences . [ scene_break ] cane : hello . i 'm here to see jill abbott . jill : oh , am i the only sane person here ? ! how hard could it be to make a fresh fruit salad without pineapple ? you did n't read my memo , did you ? cane : uh . . never mind . what are you doing here ? amber : you left it at the coffeehouse . i would 've called you , but . cane : thank you . amber : so have you gotten to see your powerful ceo mother in action yet ? cane : i 'm afraid so . gloria : amber ! how nice to see you ! amber : hi , gloria . gloria : what a wonderful surprise and perfect timing . everyone , this is amber moore and her very handsome new husband cane . and amber used to be one of the designers at forrester creations in los angeles . as a matter of fact , i think you were the top designer at one point . amber : yeah , i was . gloria : imagine working with all of those big movie stars . amber : yeah , um , l. a. was a blast . um , but it was such a long time ago and i 've really moved on . cane : and i 'm still waiting to hear all about it . amber : yeah , maybe someday , honey . um , i got ta go . i got ta meet emily . gloria : bye - bye , amber . and bye - bye , cane . and if you 'll follow me , let 's go see the lab . gloria : here you go , jill . no pineapple . allison has removed all of the offending fruit . jill : and you really expect me to eat this now ? no , that is unacceptable . i want fresh fruit salad that have never touched pineapple . how hard is it to follow orders ? i ask you . this whole office is filled with incompetents . i 'm tempted to fire the whole staff and start over again . except it 's such a pain to train new people . and you know what ? they 'd be as bad as these are . ji min : oh , great , you guys are both here . i 'd love to discuss the changes kevin made to the new web site . kevin : i can pull it up . gloria : and his ideas are brilliant . jill : i 'll be the judge of that . gloria : well , somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed . jill , can i get you something to make you feel better ? jill : oh , stop being so sweet . you 're making me sick . kevin : here it is . gloria : you 'll see that it so much easier to navigate . kevin : see ? jill : well , i think it 's just hideous . the colors are hurting my eyes . gloria : oh , no , they 're youthful . they 're fresh . jill : they 're bilious . they 're cheap . gloria : well , i think it 's a big improvement . the web site we had when jack was in charge was a � . . kevin : a disaster . a disaster . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i was so nice to your wife earlier and she had such an attitude . it almost made me wan na tell her about you and sharon . brad : you say one word to victoria . phyllis : do n't threaten me . you need me . i 'm the only ally you 've got . brad : how do you live with yourself ? phyllis : hey ! nick : hey . phyllis : this . . is what a pregnant woman needs -- a loving , supportive husband . nick : oh , okay . and a good foot massage , too . phyllis : yes . yeah , victoria needs you . do n't let your wife down . [ scene_break ] victoria : brad voted against mom . nikki : yes , let 's not forget my husband and my son . victoria : mom and i wo n't have a say and the board will vote in jack 's favor . kay : well , clear springs is a major coup for jack . something like that does n't come along very often . nikki : it 's incredibly risky . kay : well , if anyone can pull it off , jack certainly can . nikki : i am shocked to hear you say that after he tried to trick you into selling jabot . kay : i did not say i trusted him , nikki . i admire his audacity . victoria : jack thinks he 's coming into his own , bigger than ever . nikki : yeah , well , the bigger they are , the harder they fall . [ scene_break ] jack : you looking for someone ? cane : jill abbott . jack : uh , she 's not here right now . i need this office . cane : sure . ji min : hi . ji min . cane : hey . hi . ji min : jack , i swear to you , i did n't know that she had not gone on her trip . jack : shut her down now . ji min : it might be a little late for that . jack : now , ji min . i want that camera crew out of here . ji min : jack , if i pull the plug now , we could have a lawsuit on our hands . jack : is there something here i 'm not making clear ? just do as i ask and there will be no problems . [ scene_break ] gloria : well , i was a single mother raising two boys . and i never dreamed that one day i would be an executive at the world 's greatest cosmetics firm . ji min : i 'm sorry , guys , we 're gon na have to cut this short . gloria : oh , it does get busy around here . what is it , mr. kim ? ji min : i 'm sending you to japan . gloria : japan ? i 'm sorry ? ji min : we 're pushing up the launch of ' ' perfume on the glo ' ' . gloria : mr. kim , that means i 'm going to be missing out on `` extreme catwalk . � ji min : our japanese distributor asked for you personally , by name . now if i do n't send you , it 's gon na be an affront to him . gloria : oh , mr. kim , please , there has to be some way . ji min : i 'm sorry , gloria , there really is n't . you 're going to japan . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , it 's just us girls . fabulous idea . victoria : yeah . maybe i can , uh , get a little bread . i 'm feeling a little queasy . nikki : oh , honey , morning sickness ? victoria : yeah , maybe . kay : are you pregnant ? uh , are you pregnant ? victoria : yes , i 'm pregnant . kay : that 's wonderful ! congratulations ! victoria : thank you . victoria : yes , we are . we 're happy . kay : oh , a baby . nikki : i 'm sorry , katherine . i did n't want to tell you under the circumstances ? kay : no , it 's just nonsense . it 's nonsense , victoria . okay , i want to hear about your baby . now -- oh , by the way , how did brad take the news ? victoria : brad ? he 's happy . i 'm not so happy with brad . kay : why ? nikki : our husband 's ambitions have just . . taken over everything else . victoria : now i know what it 's been like for my mom all those years . kay : you see , the two of you are married to very powerful men . that 's what attracted you to them in the first place . the trick is not to let them control you . now if you do not like what your husbands are doing . . you have to do something about it . kay : you want the power ? take it . take it . [ scene_break ] jill : how long have you been here ? cane : a while . jill : why did n't you let me know ? cane : you were busy . jill : what do you think ? cane : we do n't have anything like this in the outback . well , i 'll give you a tour and then you 'll get some more insight about it , some more insight about me . cane : i 've already learned you do n't like pineapple . jill : you heard that ? cane : i think everybody heard that . jill : okay , the truth is , i love pineapple . cane : then why ? jill : well -- jack : jill , we need to talk . now ! jill : well , now is not a good time for me , jack . jack : i 'm jack abbott . cane : i know . i 've seen you on tv . jack : and you are ? jill : no one . he 's no one . no , wait ! no ! get out of my way ! jill : cane ! cane ! [ scene_break ] david : i 'm very glad to hear that , gavin . no , we are ecstatic to have the support of the dairy association . well , i guess that 's a moo point now , huh ? no , i 'm sorry . terrible joke , forgive me . but listen , just be assured that jack will not forget this . i look forward to that as well , sir . thank you . thank you very much . unbelievable ! you just handed jack a one - way trip to the state senate . victor : i had a feeling gavin would see it my way . he 's a reasonable man . david : yeah , or you 're a very impressive negotiator . i ca n't believe you got jack 's opponent to drop out of the race . victor : if you align a man 's interest with your own , you usually get what you want . [ scene_break ] nikki : hey , it is n't easy to take power . we 've both tried and we 've both failed . kay : oh , nonsense ! look at you and phyllis . you started your own company , for heaven 's sakes . you have more power than you think you do . nikki : yeah , and then jack took over n. v. p. and now there 's a good chance he 's gon na be elected to state senate . victoria : you know what ? i would love to see jack lose that election . nikki : ooh , me , too . who do we know that could beat him ? kay : what about you ? nikki : yeah , what about you ? kay : i 'm deadly serious , nikki . nikki : what ? oh , yeah , nikki newman -- state senator -- right . victoria : mom , you 'd be terrific ! you have the business experience . nikki : girls . . . kay : yes , you 're an experienced fundraiser . you 've raised so much money for charities over the years . victoria : jack would have a heart attack . kay : no . you want to stop jack and victor from being tyrants ? all right , girls , assert yourself . nikki : whoa . [ scene_break ] gloria : ji min wants me in japan on the days they 're taping `` extreme catwalk . `` kevin : you can change his mind , mom . you 've done it before . gloria : i do n't think so . not this time . and this all because of you , is n't it ? jack : have a nice trip to hong kong . gloria : you trashed me to ji min , did n't you ? jack : whatever i said to ji min , he makes his own decisions regarding jabot . gloria : oh , really ? and who do you think you are ? jack : i 'm jack abbott . or more properly , i 'm john abbott , jr . i would think by association alone , you would be worshipping me . gloria : worship ? after everything you 've done ? and now you make me look bad on camera ? jack : oh , you did n't need any help from me , sweetheart . you did pretty good on your own . gloria : jack , just please tell me why you 're so upset . what did i do to hurt you ? kevin : yeah , jack . my mom and i are the only family you have left in genoa city . you 're running for office and we would like to help . jack : help ? you and cruella here have destroyed my family . kevin : hey , hey , hey , hey , you did a decent job of that on your own . i mean , you are the one who lost your father 's company . jack : you really think i 'm gon na stand here and let you bad mouth me like this ? kevin : well , jack , there is nothing else that you can do to hurt me or my mother . you have kicked her out of her home , taken her inheritance . you even tried to take her name , jack . there is nothing more that you can do to hurt us . gloria : honey , just stop , please . because we are family . jack : family ? you do n't know the meaning of the word family ! and i wish to hell you 'd never been any part of mine . kevin : that was awesome , mom ! jack totally lost it on camera . gloria : so much for his senate race . kevin : you think they 'll air that on tv ? gloria : oh , sweetie , it 's too good not to . kevin : uh - huh . gloria : mm - hmm . jack : do n't celebrate yet . i just had a brief talk with the producer of `` extreme catwalk . `` i have no intention of signing a release form . apparently , that 's a problem . i guess it 's a good thing i saw the `` borat `` movie . gloria : really ? you never know where that footage might show up . kevin : yeah , you know , the internet sounds like a good place . jack : a good idea , but in my chat with the producer , we discussed the suit i would be filing . apparently , it would stop production , so as a , uh , gift of good faith , he gave me this . gloria : which is ? jack : all of the footage . consider it destroyed . gloria : you 're not gon na keep me off that show , jack . jack : you keep telling yourself that , gloria . [ scene_break ] amber : last thing i heard , ali was working as a waitress . emily : do you know where ? amber : i do n't remember . it was a long time ago . emily : my sister -- she can be very impulsive . i 'm worried that she 's gotten herself into some kind of trouble or caught up in something . amber : like what ? emily : i do n't know . something bad . i mean , not really bad , but something where she could make money . porn maybe ? amber : no , ali would call if she was in any trouble . emily : yeah ? you think so ? amber : of course , of course . i have n't talked to her for a while , but i just assumed everything was cool . emily : well , you have my number if you remember anything or if you actually hear from her . amber : mm - hmm . for sure , i will let you know . emily : thank you . okay . amber : good luck ! emily : oh , thanks . amber : ali , it 's amber . your sister is looking for you . no , i did n't tell her where you were . i did n't say anything . no , call her . seriously , okay ? she 's worried . ali , i do n't want her coming back here again . cane does n't really know much about what happened in la and i 'd like to keep it that way . exactly . some secrets just stay with you to the grave . [ scene_break ] jill : cane , this is jill . when you get this message , please call me back . i can explain . cane : i 'm listening . jill : i am so , so sorry ! cane : i do n't get it . what , do you have some sort of multiple personality disorder i do n't know about ? jill : no , we were taping a reality show . it 's called `` extreme catwalk . � did n't you notice all the cameras ? cane : i just thought it was business as usual . jill : no , they were filming me . i 'm supposed to be this royal bitch on the show . cane : oh , well , so much for the reality in reality tv , eh ? jill : oh , lord , you must 've been horrified ! cane : i was just hoping i had n't inherited a split personality . jill : do you forgive me ? cane : no worries . well , listen , i got ta jet to work . um . . i like this . i 'd like to come back . jill : great ! great ! but when there 's no cameras . cane : exactly . all right , um . . i 'll see ya . jill : okay . cane : all right . jill : bye . ji min : oh , hello again . cane : hey , how you doing ? ji min : still smiling ? what 's this good news you were gon na share with me earlier ? [ jill is being taped without her knowing it ] jill : did you see that man who just left here ? ji min : sure , cane -- from the night club , right ? jill : cane . � cane is my son . i 'll explain it all to you at dinner . [ scene_break ] nick : beware -- greeks bearing gifts . brad : another shipping deal ? nick : no , `` g - i - f '' -- graphic interchange format -- it 's a proposal for a new compression system . it 's supposed to be faster , easier . phyllis : are you sure you wan na give that to your sister ? victoria : why not ? phyllis : well , i just figured you would n't wan na bother . i mean , the less stress the better . you 've been through so much of it with clear springs . nick : hey , my wife -- looking out for my sister . i like it . victoria : i can handle it , phyllis . phyllis : all right . um , do you wan na go ? we 'll be late for that meeting . nick : yeah . call me if you have any questions , all right ? victoria : she just loves to rub my face in clear springs , does n't she ? brad : find something you can rub her face in . victoria : like what ? brad : oh , like the fact that i 've been buying up properties in clear springs and i will refuse to sell them . victoria : no way ! brad : way . or , we could make a fortune selling out to jack . victoria : that 's perfect ! brad : are you happy ? victoria : i 'm so happy . i 'm so happy ! i 'm so glad to have my husband back . [ scene_break ] victor : so let 's address their problem at a later date . jack : what do you mean my opponent has pulled out of the race ? victor : it seems he lost his key contributor . jack : gavin from the dairy association ? david : that 's right . and once that happened , his supporters bailed . victor : imagine that . you 're running unopposed now . jack : incredible ! victor : yeah . jack : the senate seat is mine ! the fates have spoken ! david : that may be true , but publicly you 'll still wan na keep it humble . jack : oh , yeah , of course . but as a public servant , you have a responsibility . that does n't mean i wo n't remember the friends that got me here . i am very grateful to have you in my corner , victor . together , we are twice as formidable ! victor : yes , we are , jack . you bet . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , dear . thank you so much for lunch . nikki : oh , you 're very welcome . we should do it more often . kay : uh , and i want you to give some thought to what we discussed about at lunch . you 're the perfect opponent against jack abbott . nikki : i 've been thinking about it . kay : well , you know what ? do n't take too much time . 'cause the longer you take , the easier it 's going to be for him to win . nikki : oh , can you imagine ? jack abbott as our state senator ? kay : no . that is why . . i would be willing to make a maximum contribution to your campaign . nikki : done . get your checkbook out . kay : are you sure ? nikki : i 'm gon na run against jack . and i 'm gon na win . kay : yes you are . nikki : i can do this . [ next_on ] colleen : it 's weird that daniel never told you his password . phyllis : you are the best man for the job . i completely stand behind you . victor : do n't you ever forget where you came from and who you were before i married you ! | jabot goes live for the day when extreme catwalk brings in their cameras to film gloria and jill at work to promote the upcoming reality show . gloria loves the attention and ji min is stunned to find , not only the cameras in the office , but that gloria has n't gone to holland as he has instructed her to . gloria says that she called the management in holland and they had no problem with her arriving for the job assignment ji min had given her , at a later date . ji min is n't happy but keeps a smile on her face for the cameras . jill sees ji min later on and starts telling him about her son but then she realizes that a camera is in her face and she clams up immediately . she starts playing ' bad cop ' and screaming at everyone within earshot to show what kind of judge she is going to be . she even makes fun of ji min 's tie for the camera . amber gets a call from emily stewart who has just arrived in town . she is looking for her daughter ali . cane can hear what the mother is saying to amber , and does n't understand why amber says that she has n't seen ali anywhere . she tells emily that they should meet up and talk about ali . amber suggests that maybe she can come up with some ideas as to where ali is in town . victoria has made some decisions about work . she is warmer to brad but not much . she wants to change her working relationship with him . she has decided that instead of working with brad over the granville global project , she will be working with neil instead . phyllis comes to victoria all warm and fuzzy to chat in the lunchroom . victoria is cold to her . she has n't liked the way that phyllis has been lording over things now that she has gotten her way with clear springs . nikki offered to help jack will his workload for nvp so that he can work on his campaign , but phyllis says that is n't necessary as she will be doing that . jack prefers to have phyllis helping him out as he knows that nikki really is n't in his corner right now . phyllis suggests that victoria take time to enjoy her pregnancy and relax . victoria does n't think that phyllis really cares about her , and she leaves the lunchroom suddenly realizing that she really is n't hungry after all . jack is n't happy when he realizes that gloria and kevin are using extreme catwalk 's cameras in the office to make him look stupid . gloria tells how the company used to be run by her stepson but then he almost ruined the company . jack hates all of it . he orders ji min to shut the extreme catwalk thing down now and to get the cameras out of the office . ji min might not be able to do that . he could get sued . |
phyllis : look at this . we need bigger mugs . you know we need bigger mugs for more coffee , for more caffeine . nick : mmm . morning after headache phyllis : yeah . drink up . it is all worth it , you know ? how cool was our party ? nick : oh , it was off the hook . and we sold , like , 75 % of the ad space for our first issue . phyllis : i know . it 's fantastic . nick : hey , you know , the , uh , the editor from `` glad rags `` was on the fence , until danny sang . apparently , she had some , like , schoolgirl thing for him and he sang and it closed the deal . phyllis : i love that . she probably wrote him fan letters . you know , things that -- that say , `` you 're my first crush . `` `` i 'm so in love with you , danny . `` nick : ( chuckles ) danny : is that so ? phyllis : oh , no , i mean -- um , i was just , uh , i was imitating a fan letter . danny : yes . sure . phyllis : what a fan would say . nick : thanks again for last night . that was huge . phyllis : yeah . danny : hey , it was fun . it was great , you know ? plus , i had a chance to work out some stuff with my son . phyllis : yeah . you did work out things with your son . danny : well , thank you for that . and by the way , is he around ? i was hoping to see him before i take off . phyllis : um ... nick : yeah , we cut him some slack , told him he could come in a little late this morning . danny : ah . phyllis : yeah , i mean , if you wan na wait around , that 's great . we -- we have lots of coffee and muffins and food and vodka . danny : oh . no , no , no , especially not that . no , i - i - i 've got a bunch of stuff to do before i , you know , go back out on the road . phyllis : okay . nick : and so it goes , huh ? danny : yes , and so it goes . hey , listen , best of luck , you know , with -- with your magazine . phyllis : thank you . nick : thanks . danny : bye . phyllis : bye . nick : ah , get in here . come here . good seeing you , bud . danny : you , too . take care . nick : see ya . phyllis : um , danny ? um , definitely -- definitely keep in touch with daniel . you know , definitely do that . it 's -- it means a lot to him . danny : that 's good advice . i will . [ scene_break ] alistair : now you told me i was going to play a ghost . you did n't mention the part where i 'm in prison . jack : you ca n't be a very effective ghost if everyone can see you . alistair : ( sighs ) sharon : you know , we really -- we hired you to stay in this room . alistair : well , i am bored . sharon : okay , well , at least we 're paying you to be bored . jack : right . alistair : i am an actor . art transcends commerce . jack : not when you have n't worked for four years . alistair : i am a highly sought after thespian . jack : for what ? community theater ? alistair : all right , that 's it . that 's the final insult . i will not do this anymore . it is over -- over . [ scene_break ] gloria : well , my , my , my , there you are . jeff : good morning , sweetheart . gloria : do n't you `` sweetheart `` me . some husband you are . disappearing last night to heaven knows where . jeff : you missed me ? how sweet . gloria : mmm . where did you go ? jeff : a drive in the country . gloria : why ? jeff : nothing like turbo - charged eight cylinders and the open air . and you ? gloria : well , since you took off without even saying good - bye , i went to the `` restless style `` party to see michael and lauren . jeff : really ? i thought they were fighting . gloria : hmm . passion . it makes couples do such silly things . jeff : oh , do n't i know it , my beauty . gloria : i thought i saw your car last night . jeff : how odd . gloria : no , in fact , i 'm sure i saw your car . jeff : do n't you think you imagine enough as it is ? gloria : i do n't think so . not this time . kinda hard to miss that neon candy apple red that middle - aged men just love so much . it kinda helps them recapture their lost , nerdy youth . jeff : well , it must 've belonged to some other middle aged man . or some rich , nerdy youth . [ scene_break ] j.t . : whoever hacked into our system got all kinds of sensitive information . victoria : such as ? j.t . : sales figures , projections , strategic planning documents . neil : now , wait , wait , wait just a minute , there 's -- there 's a fail safe firewall . they would need an access code . j.t . : right , and a real familiarity with our security procedures . victoria : a hacker hired by a competitor , maybe ? neil : well , victoria , maybe just a hacker who plans to sell the information to the highest bidder . j.t . : that 's possible , but not probable . i think it 's an inside job . victoria : adam ? is there anything you 'd like to tell us ? adam : are you seriously accusing me of breaking into our own computer system ? neil : adam , no one 's accusing you . victoria : you certainly have motive . adam : like what ? j.t . : you do n't have top clearance yet . victoria : and you 've been asking a lot of questions lately . adam : of course i ask a lot of questions , victoria . it 's -- it 's my job to make this company more profitable . i ca n't accomplish that without certain data . victoria : data to which , so far , you do n't have full access . adam : why would i hack into our own computer system when i can just go directly to victor ? victor : of course you could 've come to me . j.t . : but he did n't . victoria : maybe you decided to take a little shortcut . adam : do you have any idea how personally insulting this is to me ? to have my integrity challenged , victoria ? there 's nothing more important than reputation in this business . neil : do n't take this too personally , okay ? adam : well , it 's funny how personal some people in this room wan na make it . victor : adam has a point . adam : thank you . victoria : whoever did this , dad , had a familiarity with our firewall . victor : that is true . so it could be an employee , an associate or friend of an employee , or a former employee . j.t . , you will continue investigating , please . j.t . : of course . victor : all right . and , uh , no more accusations until there 's evidence to back it up , all right ? [ scene_break ] alistair : my compliments to the chef . sharon : you know , if you -- if you like that , you should really try the lasagna next time . jack : plenty more where that came from . you just have to keep the gig . alistair : sir , do you have no sensitivity ? jack : for what , your stomach ? alistair : no , to this poor , gentle , victimized woman . jack : oh , dear . sharon : gloria ? alistair : she does not deserve to be frightened like this . jack : trust me on this , she does . alistair : look , she does n't love her current husband , she loves the dead one , john . the man who 's supposed to pass for my older brother ? far less dashing , of course . sharon : well , the resemblance is why we hired you . alistair : this -- this man john that i 'm portraying -- did he really love her ? jack : we hired you to play him , not to live his life . alistair : listen , i looked in this woman 's eyes and i was touched , i was moved to the very depths of my soul . my dulcinea . jack : no , no , no , do n't start with the dulcinea thing again . alistair : you know , if you could see what i see , if i could reveal myself to her , she would see that she could love me as well as she did john . jack : you know what , alistair ? i think it 's time we take this show on the road . time to say bye - bye . alistair : no . i will not leave gloria . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , you almost ready ? time is money . amber : you want me to look good , do n't you ? daniel : um , well , i 'd like the clothes to look good . that 's what we 're selling . amber : well , they will look good because i designed them . and i look good in them . daniel : yeah , you look great in 'em . yeah , i 'm not so sure about this backdrop , though . i think it needs a little something . now ... amber : what are you doing ? daniel : i am gon na bring out your funky - licious designs . that 's what i 'm gon na do . amber : ( laughs ) danny : great outfit . amber : that 's a cool idea . daniel : hey . i thought you took off . danny : what , you think i would leave town without saying good - bye to you ? so i hear that , uh , photography is your new thing . daniel : yeah , you know , photography , spray painting , whatever . amber : uh , i need to make a phone call , and then we 'll -- we 'll do it , okay ? danny : daniel ... i ... i wanted to tell you ... funny , it -- it 's so much easier when i 'm -- when i 'm singing lyrics . in all the ways that count , you are my son . you will always be my son . and nothing you can do or say will ever change that , because i loved -- i love every minute of it . daniel : me , too . so let 's not change that . ever . danny : yeah ? daniel : yeah . danny : that 's really great . you know , um ... i - i could n't sleep last night . i was , i do n't know , i just could n't sleep and i ... well , i - i wrote this -- this song for you , and , uh ... it 's rough . believe me , it 's -- it 's really rough , but , uh ... i mean , if you , uh ... if you 'd like to hear it ? [ scene_break ] adam : can i be honest with you , sir ? victor : yes , adam , please be . adam : i feel like someone is setting me up . you know , trying to make it look like i 'm responsible for this . victor : you mean by someone , you 're talking about victoria ? adam : of course not . she and i have a friendly rivalry . victor : mm - hmm . adam : i know i should n't have been so damned defensive with her earlier . i know she 's looking out for the good of the company , but i ... victor : mm - hmm . ( knock on door ) victor : come in . nick : hey , adam . sorry to interrupt . dad , i need to speak with you for a minute . victor : all right . adam : i was just leaving . victor : all right , adam . nick : see ya . i need you to look me in the eye and give me some straight answers . and i 'm not leaving until i get them . victor : all right , son , what is it you wan na know ? nick : i wan na know if you 've changed your mind . or are you ready to say you 've changed your mind ? you were there last night . you were a part of it . do you believe our project has a future ? victor : i was very impressed with how you handled yourself last night . i 'm proud of you . nick : you are ? victor : yeah , son , you were full of self - confidence . nick : thank you . victor : and i do n't want you to fail . however ... nick : i should 've known there 'd be a `` however . `` victor : son , do you want me to be honest with you ? this venture that you have become a part of , in my opinion , would fail even if rupert murdoch were to run it . nick : well , then i 'm very much looking forward to proving you wrong . all i ask is that you stay out of our way . victor : you know what i think about your partnership with jack abbott . that , however , does not mean that i want you to fail . nick : you know , if i succeed , then jack succeeds . victor : it does n't bother me . as long as you succeed . you go and make your own luck , all right ? nick : fair enough . [ scene_break ] gloria : the papers are all done ? that was fast . michael : deals with jack are best done posthaste . you never know when a snake is going to strike . they 're unpredictable . you sign , he signs , the house is yours . gloria : bring 'em by later . michael : you 've got something more pressing to do ? is this about sharon ? where 'd sharon go last night ? gloria : i 'll tell you all about it later . love ya . bye , mikey . kevin : you have two minutes . i am snowed under with work . gloria : last night after you and jana left , i saw john . kevin : john is dead . no , wait -- no , wait , that 's `` paul is dead `` if you listen to that beatles song backwards . gloria : jeffrey and jack and sharon are planning something . kevin : uh - huh . gloria : i followed sharon last night . kevin : uh - huh . gloria : she went into a room at the athletic club . they are hiding something in there . kevin : uh - huh . gloria : you are not taking me seriously . kevin : you 're right . i 'm humoring you , because no one -- with the exception of jana -- could take any of this seriously . [ scene_break ] jeff : ah , you 're still here , i see . you and michael have n't kissed and made up ? lauren : well , i tried . you know , i went to that party with him last night . i mean , the man 's impossible . jeff : pity . lauren : you know , i wanted to , uh ... talk to you about gloria . i 'm concerned about her . jeff : well , she 's being ... haunted by memories of john . lauren : oh , i ... i think he 's been gone way too long to let that bother her . jeff : ah , but here at the mansion , it does . lauren : so are you suggesting that she move out ? jeff : ( laughs ) well , it would n't be a bad idea . gloria and i need to leave the past behind and get on with our lives . actually , i could use your help in convincing her . ( telephone ringing ) jeff : excuse me . winston , how was the trip ? jack : abort mission . jeff : ( laughs ) okay . yeah , i 'll talk to you soon . um ... coffee ? lauren : oh , yes , i would love some . jeff : okay lauren : jack abbott ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey . victoria : so what do you make of all this ? j.t . : well , someone definitely hacked into the system , but who that someone is , is a big fat question mark . victoria : you really do n't think adam did it ? j.t . : no , i do n't . victoria : why not ? j.t . : just a hunch . victoria : wow . i would n't dismiss him out of hand . i mean , he has n't exactly been subtle since he got to newman . i think he wants to be dad 's consigliere , if you ask me . j.t . : yeah , maybe , but not this way . victoria : i still think i 'm right . j.t . : you know , i actually have somebody else in mind . victoria : you do ? who ? j.t . : well , right now it 's just a hunch . i 'll let you know . nick : hey , you two . j.t . : hey . victoria : hi . nick : i came by to see dad , thought i 'd say hi . j.t . : congratulations on last night . it was a big success . victoria : yeah . nick : thanks , j.t . j.t . : i 'll see you later . victoria : mmm , okay , bye . nick : see ya , bud . victoria : so , did you hear ? we have a spy in our midst . nick : what ? what happened ? victoria : someone hacked into the newman server . nick : wow . victoria : mm - hmm . nick : any suspects ? victoria : i think it 's our long - lost brother . but i still have to prove it . nick : what makes you think it was adam ? victoria : the term `` power mad `` comes to mind . nick : it 's a bit over the top . victoria : oh , you 'll see . nick : maybe . maybe not . victoria : you will . trust me . sabrina : hello again . i 'm back . victoria : i took you to the airport . why are n't you on your way to l.a. ? what 's going on ? sabrina : the flight got canceled . and the only option i had was genoa city to chicago to denver to san francisco to burbank , so i decided to wait for a nonstop this evening . i 'm not gon na spend the whole day at the airport . victoria : well , that 's great ! that 's great ! we 'll have more time together . sabrina : yes . nick : all right , well , i got ta get back to work . uh , welcome back , sabrina . sabrina : thank you . and i really loved your party . nick : well , thanks for coming . see ya . victoria : see ya . oh , great ! hey , um , reed 's in the nursery . do you wan na -- wan na go out for , like , a farewell lunch or something ? sabrina : you know what ? i 'd love to . and maybe your father can join us ? i 'd really like to say thank you for all his kindness , victoria : oh , my dad -- he 's always so nice to all my friends . sabrina : he shared a lot about his past . victoria : he did ? sabrina : yes . and he 's a very private man , i get that and i respect that , i just feel so honored that he opened up to me so much . and i feel so bad because i 'm the one who convinced him to go to nick 's party last night . i thought it would be good for the two of them . victoria : ah . so that 's how it happened . sabrina : yes , and it backfired . victor was really not trying to be the center of attention , trust me . victoria : well , do n't worry about it . you know what ? it was good for him to see how well nick 's doing on his own . sabrina : i hope so . victoria : i know so . [ scene_break ] brad : great party last night . jack : oh , thanks . brad : i think this new project of yours might actually have some legs . jack : well , i appreciate the cheerleading , with or without the pom - poms . brad : just being a realist . jack : well , you 've had some revelation ? brad : i would n't call it a revelation , but , uh ... i have finally figured out what i want out of life . jack : and what is that ? brad : a great future . for all of us . brad : nikki , hey , it 's brad . listen , i got your message . uh , no problem postponing the meeting a few hours . but i think you 'll wan na ... clear your calendar after you hear what i have to say . [ scene_break ] danny : okay , well , here it goes . danny : some get lost think that they do n't need someone never see all the harm that they 've done with selfish illusions they ca n't be there for anyone all my dreams that felt so inspired made me blind to my heart 's true desires and now that we know this we can start again you can build a fortress wall you can swear the rain wo n't fall you can rail against it all but when you need someone i 'll be there though the years may find us apart all you need is to open up your heart then you 'll find there 's someone there to hold you hold you you can build a fortress wall you can swear the rain wo n't fall you can rail against it all but when you need someone i 'll be there 'cause when you need someone i 'll be there . danny : there it is . amber : that was , um , that -- that was beautiful . daniel : i do n't -- i do n't know what to say . danny : was it that bad ? daniel : no . no . that was really cool . i - i loved it . thank you . amber : hey , is there any way you can maybe burn us a cd ? daniel : mmm . danny : yeah . did it last night . look , uh ... take care of yourself , okay ? daniel : thanks , dad . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh -- oh , no . no , no , no , no , no . no , no . adam : well , it 's the lady of the hour . phyllis : hey , adam . adam : i caught some of the press this morning . you guys got ta be on cloud nine . phyllis : yeah , it 's pretty great . adam : did you see the one with , uh -- guess you did -- victor newman being the power behind the throne ? phyllis : yeah , i saw that , but nick has n't , so we 're not gon na show it to him or tell him about it . adam : yeah , it 's a shame , is n't it ? i mean , you know , people print that , too , and just assume it 's true . phyllis : uh , yeah , we can handle it . um , i have a million things to do , so , uh ... good to see ya . adam : school 's out , huh ? class dismissed ? phyllis : no , i just , uh , am really busy . is there a specific reason why you came by ? adam : no . i just wanted to congratulate you personally . phyllis : oh . me and nick , you mean , right ? adam : well , yeah , but he 's not here . phyllis : no , he 's not here , but he , of course , is always here . adam : that 's very sweet . phyllis : yeah . adam : yeah . you know , that 's -- that 's the kind of relationship i hope to achieve someday . phyllis : i hope that you achieve it someday . i definitely hope you find it . adam : and it 's obviously very special . i mean , you protect nick from bad press and shield him from his father when he 's about to steal the show . phyllis : are you just trying to annoy me ? adam : uh , no , phyllis , i was trying to compliment you , but i guess you misunderstood . i 'm sorry . if i 'm outta line , i apologize . phyllis : apology accepted . hey , baby . nick : hey . phyllis : hey . nick : hi . wow . phyllis : i missed you . nick : all right . do n't know what i did to deserve that , but i 'm gon na do it again . adam : listen , i just came by to say congratulations and , uh , job well done . nick : well , thank you , adam . you , too . adam : well , until next time . nick : all right , see ya . phyllis : bye - bye . nick : that was cool of him . phyllis : yeah , it was cool of him . [ scene_break ] adam : victoria ? victoria : now 's really not a good time , adam . adam : i think that under the circumstances , if i wan na talk to you today , the right thing to do would be to make some time . victoria : would you watch him ? sabrina : of course . victoria : excuse me for a minute . sabrina : of course . adam : you know , i got ta tell you , i really -- really had no idea . victoria : about what ? adam : that you were this threatened by me that you would actually accuse me of something like this without a shred of evidence . victoria : threatened ? adam : yeah , threatened . that 's exactly what i said . it 's written all over your face . and i 'll tell you something else , victoria , green is not your color . victoria : you know , whatever you learned at harvard , how to read people is n't one of them . adam : okay , well , why else would you accuse me of hacking into our own system ? victoria : because i think you did it . adam : how do i know that maybe you did n't do this just to set me up ? victoria : ( scoffs ) are you serious ? i have every clearance i need . you do n't . adam : what kind of a defense is that ? that 's exactly what i 'm saying . you could 've done this just to make me look bad . victoria : you know what ? at the rate you 're going , you do n't need any help . j.t . : hey , adam ? adam , you got a minute ? adam : i did n't do it . j.t . : i did n't say you did . i just need to verify your passwords . adam : you 're backing the wife ? j.t . : look , i just -- i 'm not in the rush to judgment business . just following the evidence wherever it leads . adam : evidence ? you do n't have any evidence . why are you asking all these questions ? j.t . : hey , slow down , it 's my job , all right ? adam : ( sighs ) you 're right . i 'm sorry . j.t . : adam , i 'm not trying to pin this on you . i 'm trying to clear you . adam : i appreciate that . i 'll give you whatever you need . [ scene_break ] jeff : what do you mean , abort mission ? jack : we got ta stop this thing with alistair . jeff : why ? we are making serious progress . jack : why ? because he 's a crazy , drunken lech . jeff : yeah , he 's an actor . jack : and he 's fallen for gloria . jeff : he what ? jack : oh , yeah . he 's totally enchanted with her . a fragile blossom he longs to pluck for a vase all his own . jeff : oh , man . she saw him last night only for a second . she was terrified . jack : god , i wish i could 've seen that myself . jeff : okay , now what ? jack : we do n't have any choice . we got ta get rid of him . [ scene_break ] michael : what 's up , gorgeous ? lauren : hey , sweetheart . funny you should ask me that , because i think something is up between jeff bardwell and jack abbott . michael : mm . and by `` up , `` you mean ? lauren : by `` up `` i mean , i was at the mansion and jeff got a phone call from jack . now he pretended it was someone else because he did n't want me to know . i think something 's going on with the house . i 'm not sure what . michael : i knew jack 's giving up was too easy . i wonder what they 're playing at . lauren : i do n't know yet , but i 'm on my way back to chez abbott so i can find out . you see , darling , if we can prove that jack broke the judge 's order ... michael : gloria wins . she keeps the house . lauren : right ? michael : right . oh , happy day . [ scene_break ] amber : so you ready to shoot more pictures ? daniel : yeah , sure . amber : okay . daniel : let 's shoot some more pictures . amber : let 's do it . daniel : hey , uh ... no , no , do n't -- you know , i - i wanted to say thank you . amber : for what ? daniel : well , i 've been kinda moody these past couple days . amber : well , what are friends for ? daniel : friends ? is that what we are ? amber : i thought that 's what you wanted . daniel : what do you want ? amber : i asked you first . daniel : i still have n't figured that out . amber : fair enough . [ scene_break ] kevin : good to know my maxed out credit card is good for something . you really should start sharing the wealth , mom . gloria : shh . start looking for something . kevin : like what ? gloria : i do n't know . anything that jeffrey and sharon may have hidden in here . kevin : someone had a party . gloria : are there any clothes in there ? kevin : nope . the eagle has -- well , reverse landed . gloria : there 's got ta be a clue someplace . kevin : okay . well , whoever it was is a slob and likes cheap whiskey . gloria : ( scoffs ) thank you , detective colombo . kevin : columbo ? mom , you 're dating yourself . gloria : honey , sharon and jeffrey have hidden something in here and we need to find out what it is . [ scene_break ] victor : thank you . that 's the overseas account . thank you . sabrina , come in . i thought you had left . sabrina : i 'm taking a later flight . victor : you are ? sabrina : yes . victor , i wanted to thank you for your hospitality . victor : the pleasure was mine . sabrina : i have a small gift for you . victor : you do ? sabrina : yes . it 's in french . victor : aha . sabrina : but it has a picture of your renoir . victor : ( speaking french ) sabrina : mm - hmm . victor : ah , oui , oui . oh , is that the picture that renoir painted of the little girl that reminds me of victoria ? sabrina : did you know that the child who posed for the portrait was renoir 's daughter 's best friend . victor : really ? how interesting . i did n't know that . beautiful book , my goodness . yeah . sabrina : victor , you probably do n't realize what a joy my time here has been . it allowed me to think , to plan , to ... victor : it was wonderful to have you around . sabrina : oh ! i have another one . victor : uh - huh . victor : `` the east village art scene , 1981 to 1989 - - cultural explosion or cultural implosion ? `` this is the kind of book that will be reviewed in the `` new yorker `` books by some pretentious culture critic , you know ? but interesting . sabrina : no , trust me . it 's very interesting , really . victor : mm - hmm . you know what i 'm talking about , do n't you ? sabrina : yes , i do . victor : i mean , sometimes these kind of reviews are so pretentious , but this is very interesting . sabrina : yes , it is . victor : well ... let me take you to the door . if you ... happen to come upon a painting that i might be interested in , do n't hesitate to call . all right ? sabrina : really ? victor : yes , absolutely . sabrina : even if it 's 20th century ? victor : oh , even if it 's 21st century . sabrina : bye , victor . victor : good - bye , sabrina . [ scene_break ] sharon : jack , you 're finally answering your cell phone . um , i have bad news . jack : what is it ? are you all right ? sharon : yeah , i 'm fine . but ... jack : is it noah ? is everything okay ? sharon : no , noah 's fine . he 's on a field trip . um , it 's about alistair . jack : what about alistair ? sharon : well ... i lost him . jack : honey , i thought you were taking him to the motel . sharon : i did . we were about a mile outside of town and he had to use the bathroom , so i stopped at a gas station and you know , i could n't very well go in with him . well , he never came out . and he must 've gone out the window or something . i - i drove around and around looking for him . jack : and ? sharon : he 's gone . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , um ... so , you did n't tell me . how 'd it go with your dad ? nick : um ... it was all right . phyllis : yeah ? all right ? nick : yeah . yeah , he told me he was , uh , gon na stay out of my way , and that i should go out and make my own luck . phyllis : excellent . nick : yeah . it 's just not really my style , you know ? phyllis : i like your style better . i like your style . you say what you mean , mean what you say . nick : i find it hard to believe at times that i 'm his son . phyllis : yeah , i know . i think that adam is more ... like him than you are . nick : what makes you say that ? phyllis : i do n't know . just -- maybe it 's just my imagination . maybe nothing . nick : huh . ( cell phone ringing ) nick : nick newman . yes , of course i remember . how are you ? good , did you enjoy the party ? really ? that is awesome , thank you so much . that is -- that is great . i 'm gon na send you out contracts immediately . you , as well . thank you . do you remember ... the , uh , the rep from house of milan , you know , with the , uh -- phyllis : with the botox face that she could n't even -- she could n't even talk ? i ca n't believe she just had a conversation with you . nick : that 's the one . she just took out a huge ad . six pages . phyllis : i love this woman . that means that we are nearly ... nick : 100 % . high five . yeah ! 100 % ! 100 % ! [ scene_break ] victoria : what 's wrong ? j.t . : nothing . victoria : no , not nothing . there 's something weird in your eyes . i can see it . j.t . : you know , i hate to bust your bubble , but i do n't think adam 's our culprit . victoria : why not ? j.t . : because there was information accessed that he already knew about . i mean , not everything , but some . think about it , victoria . someone who had newman security access codes , but just recently went to work for a competitor , who could benefit from knowing last week 's sales regional figures for beauty of nature . victoria : it 's brad . [ scene_break ] alistair : gloria ? dear , dear , gloria ? alistair : now , now , do n't be afraid . i am -- i 'm here to rescue you . gloria ? [ gloria faints ] alistair : oh , my god ! [ next_on ] adam : you put me in a very difficult position with my new employer , who just happens to be our father . nikki : where did you get this information ? brad : are you forgetting that you hired me away from newman ? lily : do n't tell anybody what happened at the party . devon : dad should know . | someone has hacked into newman enterprises database and jt suspects it 's an inside job , victoria points a finger at adam causing him to become defensive and annoyed . jt clears him and shares that the culprit is none other than brad carlton . danny is leaving genoa city but not before performing a heart wrenching song he wrote for daniel which seals the deal on their reconciliation . glo suspects jack , jeff and sharon are hiding something at the ac so she enlists kevin to help her break into the room in question . sabrina kisses victor and adam witnesses . an escaped alistair startles lauren at the abbott mansion resulting in her massive fall down the stairs . nick is riding high after the success of the launch party . |
victoria : okay , so what is this fashion emergency that was so dire that i had to come straight from the airport ? chloe : a wedding ... ( sighs ) gloria 's . victoria : gloria 's . chloe : spur - of - the - moment but i 'm guessing that kevin 's gon na be there . victoria : oh , um ... uncomfortable . chloe : well , i - it would have been fine , seriously . delia and i ran into him today and we spent some time together , and it was good , you know ? i -- we had ice cream with each other and he 's so sweet with delia , and i thought , you know , i can do this . we can be friends . you know , that 's what i miss most -- my friend , but then he had to pick a fight with me and remind me of what a dipstick he can be . [ scene_break ] angelina : probably does n't make you very happy that we 're still gon na be related , even after we get divorced but stepsibs are better than husband and wife , right ? ( sighs ) look , kevin , um , daddy 's over being mad at you for wanting out of the marriage , but blowing off his wedding ... ( sighs ) he 'll take that as big disrespect . we do n't even have to go together . you would n't even have to talk to me . kevin : huh ? i 'm sorry . i have no problem talking to you . angelina : kind of hard to tell . kevin : look , i 'm just a little preoccupied . i bumped into chloe tonight with daniel and made an ass of myself . angelina : 'cause you were jealous . bet you that 's exactly the reaction she was going for . kevin : no , it was n't . she bit my head off , practically . angelina : well , once you explain to her what happened , she 's gon na -- kevin : what difference does it make ? seriously , if i was only pretending to move on , why is she gon na care if she actually did move with my best friend ? no , no , my former best friend . you know what ? maybe i 'm better off . angelina : no ! kevin : i mean it , seriously . if she was able to move on that quickly , how much did she care in the first place ? maybe you did me a favor . angelina : ( sighs ) you do n't really think that ? kevin : forget it . let 's just go . angelina : ugh , like that ? ( chuckles ) daddy 's not gon na like that , and neither do i . kevin : well , you and daddy are both gon na have to take what you can get , because i could wear a clown nose and a rainbow wig to this wedding . it would n't make it any more ridiculous than it already is . angelina : i 'm coming . [ scene_break ] angelo : things are gon na come together . gloria : come on , angelo , i do n't even have a dress . what if lauren ca n't find anything for me ? and i forgot to tell her to bring me shoes , and how am i supposed to do my makeup ? look at these hands ! angelo : ( laughs ) ohh , these are not problems . you look beautiful just the way you are . gloria : ohh . angelo : but if it makes you feel any better , i 'll bring in someone to do your makeup . i 'll get someone to fetch you shoes . hell , i 'll buy you a whole new shoe store . nothing is too extravagant for my bride . gloria : ohh ! ( laughs ) jill : bride ? angelo : ( laughs ) gloria : yeah , that 's right . we 're getting married ... tonight . ( laughs ) jill : ( laughs ) wow , and here i did n't even know you were engaged . angelo : we were n't . sort of like a carpe diem thing . gloria : yeah . jill : ah , impetuous youth . angelo : ( laughs ) that 's just the way gloria makes me feel , like a kid again , and my best days are ahead of me . gloria : ohh , now how can any gal resist a guy who talks like that ? jill : yeah ! so tell me , is , uh , jeffrey on the guest list ? [ scene_break ] jeff : gloria ! aah ! gloria , do n't do it ! gloria , can you hear me ? do n't marry angelo ! gloria ! honey bunny ... ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] ( `` good goodbye `` playing ) devon : hey , mom . what do you think ? tucker : who knew he had this kind of talent ? devon : well , you would have known if you 'd been paying attention when i worked for you . tucker : all right , do n't rub it in . i 'm already kicking myself i do n't still have you under contract . harmony : ( chuckles ) that girl has come a long way . devon : i agree . you know that she wrote most of these lyrics herself ? harmony : really ? devon : yes , she poured her heart and soul into 'em . harmony : was it her idea to go country ? devon : n -- actually , that was tucker 's inspiration . harmony : well , is n't that special ? ( chuckles ) so this is becoming a real group effort here . i mean , you 're -- you 're even doing the mix . tucker : oh , devon just needed someone to be his ears . you just needed someone to be your ears . devon : no , no , you know what ? my mom is right . this was a total collaboration . we did this all together . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) michael : uh , justice clarice collins ? clarice : if i say yes , will you hand me a summons ? michael : no , uh , i 'm ... here about a wedding . clarice : oh , you want to get married . michael : i 'm already married . clarice : oh , we do n't do that sort of thing here , son . michael : what sort of thing ? i do n't -- oh , no . no , no , no , no , no , no . i - i - i 'm not here to get married . uh , uh , in act , i 'm here about a - a ceremony you already performed , for , uh , a kevin fisher and an angelina veneziano , and ... ( sighs ) i could really use your help . clarice : oh , well , in that case ... [ scene_break ] victoria : wow now that is an eat - your - heart - out dress . i love it . chloe : ( hums fanfare ) victoria : you do n't have to put yourself through this , you know ? chloe : ( sighs ) no , i told gloria that i would be her matron of honor . there 's no one else to fill in . if she had any real friends , she would not have asked her son 's ex - fiancée . victoria : if she had any real friends , they would tell her to think twice about this wedding . billy says angelo is nothing but trouble . chloe : he definitely has a dark side , but you know what ? you have to keep on reminding yourself of that when you 're around him , because he 's kind of adorable . he totally pampers gloria . victoria : hmm . she 's loving that , i bet . chloe : well , she did have her heart stomped on when jeffrey left her . victoria : so , what , is this , like , a rebound thing with angelo ? chloe : maybe . it 's not my place to judge . i have been there . but how am i gon na deal with kevin and his wife ? victoria : ( inhales deeply ) okay , you are just going to maintain your dignity . chloe : ( laughs ) yeah , it 's easier said than done , because when he 's standing there being a butt - head , criticizing me for being insensitive when he left me , i 'm sorry , i just -- i lose it . victoria : mm - hmm . well , you 're gon na be okay . chloe : ( sighs ) come with me . victoria : what ? chloe : yeah , moral support . victoria : no , look , i - i just got off a plane , chloe . i have n't even been home to unpack . chloe : right , you can borrow a dress . it 'll be really quick . you owe me . i gave you my wedding . victoria : ( gasps ) you are gon na hold this over my head for the rest of my life , are n't you ? chloe : mm - hmm . victoria : can i wear that one ? chloe : ( laughs ) ( singsong voice ) bribery ! victoria : i like it . chloe : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] gloria : anyway , that 's so -- oh , she 's here , she 's here , she 's here ! okay , you -- you -- you , go away . lauren : yeah , you have to go . gloria : it 's bad luck for the groom to see the dress . lauren : it 's true . angelo : well , uh , i 'll go , uh , make some honeymoon plans . how 's that sound ? lauren : fabulous . gloria : perfect , perfect . jill : yeah , sounds great . lauren : okay . gloria : oh , i can not wait to see . ( sighs ) jill : oh , please tell me you got a deposit in advance . lauren : ( chuckles ) gloria : uh , no . lauren : no ? all right , well , i got you a few different options . gloria : good ! so dazzle me . lauren : so this one -- yes , this one just came in . oh , i think it 's so simple and elegant -- gloria : and so sweet and so -- jill : age - appropriate ! gloria : ha ha ha . jill : ( laughs ) gloria : oh , come on , lauren , do n't you have a little something that shows a little more , you know , leg ? ( laughs ) lauren : ( laughs ) you know , i thought you were gon na say that , so i brought this suit with a very , very -- do n't say it -- short skirt . it 's very , very -- gloria : a suit ? ! lauren : yeah , i knew you were gon na say that . gloria : no , no , lauren . lauren : it 's fabulous . gloria : no , no , no ! no , no , no , no ! no suit . ( stomps foot ) what 's that one ? lauren : oh , no , no , no , that just caught my eye on the way out . it 's for your honeymoon . gloria : let 's see it . lauren : no , really , it 's not for the wedding . gloria : ( with clenched teeth ) let 's see it . lauren : okay . gloria : ( gasps ) jill : ( singsong voice ) oh , now you 've done it . gloria : ( whispering ) yeah , that 's it . ( normal voice ) that 's my dress . lauren : no , no , no , no , no . gloria : yes , yes , yes , yes , yes ! lauren : this does not say `` bride . `` no , it does n't . gloria : aah ! i am not your typical bride . i have fun , i take risks , and i like to have a good time , and that is what this dress says ! lauren : oh -- jill : ( normal voice ) yeah , that 's what the bathroom wall says , too , but you do n't wear it down the aisle . lauren : ( chuckles ) gloria : if you two old fuddy - duddies will excuse me , i 'm gon na go try on my dress . jill and lauren : it was a good one . jill : yep . lauren : ( laughs ) jill : mm , mm , mm , mm . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( exhales quickly ) well , that 's just great . angelina : what 's the matter ? kevin : some idiot left the cash register open . ( slams drawer closed ) angelina : they 're lucky it 's you that noticed , and not daddy . kevin : yeah , we 'll see how lucky they feel when i 'm done kicking their butt . daniel : hey , um , i 'm looking for kevin . is he around ? angelina : yeah , uh , but hold up a sec . i need to ask you something . [ scene_break ] ( persistent knocking on door ) michael : hello ? justice collins ? clarice ? clari -- clarice : do you plan to keep knocking all day ? michael : if i have to . clarice : ( sighs ) god , vultures , snakes , the whole lot of you . like i 've told the others , i 'm not talking ! michael : wait a minute . excuse me ? clarice : you 're a reporter , are n't you , here to pump me for information on angelina ? michael : no , no , no , i 'm not a reporter . i 'm a lawyer . clarice : oh , my god , even worse . michael : no , no , no ! all right , listen to me . i am angelina 's brother - in - law , and i 'm just here to make a bad situation better . clarice : oh , my god . angelina and kevin -- they 're not in trouble , are they ? michael : uh ... in a manner of speaking , but you could make all of the difference in the world . [ scene_break ] ( `` good goodbye `` playing ) harmony : gosh , that is nice . nice ! devon : yeah ? harmony : and he bumped up the guitar , he beefed up the guitar , just to give it a little oomph . devon : oh , good , good . tucker ? tucker : uh - huh . devon : you know the part with the new chorus , where you said angelina was really into it ? tucker : yeah . devon : what do you think about putting in just some -- some , uh , background harmony , something really basic , you know , and letting the lyrics stand on their own ? harmony : ( laughs ) tucker : you mean , like a - a keith urban kind of vibe ? devon : yes , yes , exactly . harmony : ahh . tucker : should try that , man . it could be powerful . neil : hey . sofia : hey . neil : hey , what 's happening ? devon : hey , guys . neil : hey , are we still on ? harmony : hey ! hey , you know what ? devon : hi . neil : right on , man . harmony : hi , hi . listen , listen . wait -- wait till -- wait until you hear what your son has done . it 's gon na blow your mind , i swear . i swear ! neil : oh , okay . yeah ? devon : are we -- are you listening ? neil : that 's -- that 's beautiful , man . devon : oh , thanks . neil : you 're really doing it . you 're making it happen . you know that . harmony : ( chuckles ) he 's gon na be the next max martin or dr. luke , i 'm telling you ! and i 'm gon na be wanting some autographs . neil : yeah . devon : okay . ( chuckles ) neil : ( laughs ) right . [ scene_break ] angelina : over there ? angelo : need a refill ? jill : mm . thank you . oh , and congratulations , if i did n't say so before . angelo : yeah . we caught you by surprise . jill : yeah . how did jeffrey take the news ? angelo : does it matter ? jill : no , no , i 'm just curious . i mean , he does n't remember being married to gloria , but they had a very strong connection . angelo : well , not after tonight . gloria is mine now , and there 's nothing that bum can do about it . [ scene_break ] jeff : ( grunting ) damn it . ( grunts ) oh , come on . ( groaning ) ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] lauren : okay . gloria : well ? lauren : ( sighs ) gloria : ( laughs ) lauren : it was made for you . gloria : ohh , i think so , too . oh , and i ca n't thank you enough . so what do we do with my hair ? lauren : uh , okay , gloria , can we just put everything on pause for a second ? are you sure you want to rush into this wedding ? gloria : who 's rushing ? i 've known angelo for a long time . lauren : and how long have you loved him ? do you love him ? gloria : what 's love done for me lately , lauren ? lauren : ( sighs ) gloria : thanks to jeffrey , i do n't exactly trust it anymore . no , this time , i 'm going for a man who respects me , who will take care of me ... smart choice . lauren : but are you gon na be happy ? gloria : i will be taken care of , i will be safe , i will be protected , and , yes , that makes me very happy . do n't you dare feel sorry for me . this is what i want . i 'm very grateful that angelo is in my life . lauren : ( sighs ) i love you , and i want the best for you . gloria : that 's angelo . lauren : then i hope it works out exactly ... the way you want it . [ scene_break ] angelina : but i confessed everything to daddy , and now we have his blessing to get divorced . daniel : oh , now -- that -- that 's good . you could have done that when you first got back . angelina : i know . i should have . you do n't have to look at me like that . i already feel like slime . daniel : you practically kidnapped kevin . you blackmailed him . you terrified him . i mean , is that what you think that love is ? angelina : not anymore . daniel : ( scoffs ) i knew -- i knew that there was more to it than that . he would n't just bail on chloe and delia . i knew it in my gut , and i should have dragged it out of him . angelina : you could n't have . he was way too worried about what might happen to chloe . daniel : ( scoffs ) yeah . i mean , she 's been sitting around thinking that he does n't give a damn about her this whole time . she 's been miserable . she 's been heartbroken . she still is . angelina : is she really ? no , no , i - i mean , kevin thinks that she 's totally over him . daniel : well , she 's totally not . angelina : thank god . then we can still make things right and put everything back the way it was before kevin even ever laid eyes on me . ( scoffs ) he still loves chloe , now more than ever . well , right at this moment , he 's a little p.o . 'd at her . daniel : eh , she feels the same way about him . angelina : ( chuckles ) well , we can fix that . i have a plan . no , no , no , no , no , no . this time , it 's a really good one , trust me . [ scene_break ] kevin : count it up , now , and it better all still be there . ( sighs ) lauren : kev ? kevin : hey . lauren : you 've got -- ooh . kevin : i got it . lauren : do you mind ? oh . kevin : here , here . lauren : thanks . you okay ? kevin : yeah , i 'm fine . ( sighs ) i do n't -- i do n't want to talk about it . lauren : you know , gloria 's gon na be a while getting ready , so if you 'd like to take a walk and blow off steam , you have time . kevin : that 's a good idea . maybe i should . lauren : yeah . all right , i 'll be right back . i 'm just gon na put this in coat check . kevin : okay . [ scene_break ] ( `` good goodbye `` playing ) harmony : you nailed that , boo . ( laughs ) neil : yeah , you did . you know , it seems unfair that you 're the only one who has n't heard it yet . devon : oh , i have a pretty good idea of what it sounds like . tucker : oh , yeah . devon heard it in his head first . he described to me what he wanted , and i 've just been trying to re - create that for him . harmony : yeah , well , you better hope what you 've done here lives up to devon 's imagination . devon : you know , i 'm not too worried . i think the man knows what he 's doing . harmony : uh - huh . well , what about when you get your hearing back and he plays you the song and you do n't like it ? sofia : well , that would n't be the first time . ( laughs ) tucker : sof . neil : come on , are you -- you telling me that somebody dared challenge the expertise of mick mccall , living legend ? ( laughs ) sofia : uh , yeah , a very big somebody , too . tucker : what are you doing ? sofia : ooh , tucker . harmony : wait -- wait a minute . hush , hush now . uh , th - this is getting good . neil : right . sofia : okay . now it was way before my time , but the way my dad told it , tucker was working with this big celeb for the first time , right ? and he wanted to show off what he could do , so he made changes to the song secretly , and just sprung it on the guy . neil : ooh . devon : oh , uh - oh . ( laughs ) sofia : ( laughs ) neil : right . sofia : i know . it almost ended his career . neil : wow . tucker : that 's enough . sofia : tucker , what ? tucker : certain stories are not for public consumption . sofia : public ? what are you talking about ? i was just telling a funny story . we 're talking to family . tucker : well , you can stop talking right now . [ scene_break ] [ jeff remembering ] jeff : to have and to hold , in sickness or in health , as long as we both shall live . gloria : or the money runs out . jeff : ( laughs ) oh , you 're good . gloria : well , when i 'm bad , i 'm better . ( laughing ) jeff : ( laughing ) oh , jeez . [ scene_break ] jeff : god , angelo , you pig ! ( groans ) come on , man . angelo ! [ scene_break ] kevin : what , girls ' night out ? do n't you think you 'd be happier , you know , somewhere else ? chloe : no doubt , but your mother asked me to be in the wedding . kevin : you 're not serious . chloe : no , matron of honor . kevin : well , that 's just -- that 's just great . chloe : you do n't have to deal with me . believe me , you are the last person i want to talk to right now . kevin : good . excuse me , then . chloe : ( sighs ) uhh ! what did i ever see in him ? victoria : come on . let 's find gloria . [ scene_break ] angelina : i thought we could wait till after daddy 's wedding , but we got ta move now , before kevin makes her so mad , she 'll never take him back . daniel : let 's just hope it 's not too little , too late . angelina : do n't say that . ( exhales sharply ) what angelina wants , angelina gets ... and i want my kevvie to be happy . daniel : you sure you 're ready to do this ? angelina : ( sighs ) i am . are you ? daniel : yeah . yeah , i 'm probably taking my life in my hands , but ... angelina : let 's do this . oh . oh . ( laughs ) all right . [ scene_break ] chloe : well , trust you to turn tradition upside down and give it a spanking . victoria : you really are the only one who could carry it off . chloe : mm - hmm . gloria : why , thank you . i agree . who knows ? maybe i 'll start a new trend . daniel ! daniel : hi , i heard you 're getting married . gloria : yes ! and i hope you 'll stay . we have to have you . daniel : yeah , um , could i borrow her for a second ? could i borrow chloe ? gloria : sure . one sec . chloe : okay , what -- what 's up ? gloria : ( humming ) jill : oh , you 're back . that was a quick trip . victoria : yeah , yeah , it was . too quick . jill : so billy did n't come back with you ? victoria : no , he did n't , but for a very good reason . they 're filming the `` restless style `` pilot . gloria : now that 's exciting ! jill : ahh . victoria : yeah . jill : my son , the tv star . gloria : ( gasps ) victoria : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . jill : ( chuckles ) victoria : so i -- i - i assume you 've heard . jill : oh , about the wedding ? gloria : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . jill : yeah , good luck with that . gloria : oh , you 're not staying ? jill : no , i am about to fall asleep on my feet . jet lag . i was in japan . victoria : oh , okay . gloria : mm , well , do n't let keep you , honey . jill : yeah . gloria : ( gasps ) angelo : va - va - va - voom ! whoo - hoo ! look at you . you 're , um , you 're a vision . gloria : yes , but you are not supposed to see me before the wedding . angelo : oh . victoria : you 're not superstitious , are you ? gloria : well ... angelo : no , we are not . gloria : ( chuckles ) angelo : we make our own luck . gloria : yeah . [ scene_break ] angelina : ( gasps ) there you are . i -- daddy wants to talk to us right away . kevin : what for ? angelina : i do n't know . he 's waiting in the office . kevin : ( sighs ) just when you think your night ca n't get any worse . angelina : well , um , let 's use the side entrance . it 's getting kind of crowded in there . kevin : okay , go ahead . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , hi , baby . michael : oh , hey . please tell me you were kidding about this wedding . lauren : um ... gloria : mm . angelo : oh , what a night . michael : remind me to remind her of all those fabulous decisions she was so dead set on that ended in catastrophe . lauren : yeah , that 's not gon na help . it 's not gon na help because she 's already down about her past heartbreaks , and that is what 's making angelo so appealing right now . angelo : ohh . ( laughs ) all right . we 're gon na get started in about two shakes . uh , you guys over there , you might want to find a better spot to stand to really appreciate this view . gloria : ohh . ( laughs ) angelo : ( laughing ) michael : i have a new stepdaddy . and i thought jeffrey was bad . [ scene_break ] jeff : ( chanting ) om ... om ... om ... om ... jill : ( knocks on metal ) hello , is somebody in there ? jeff : yes , i 'm here , i 'm here . help me , please , please ! jill : jeffrey ? jeff : oh , am i glad . you got ta get me out of here before angelo sends somebody out here to finish me off . come on . jill : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] tucker : you do n't want to get involved in this , neil . neil : because you 're handling it so well on your own ? tucker : i did n't say that . obviously i lost my temper , and i should n't have . neil : okay , man , you know what to do . you just apologize to the lady and move on , right ? tucker : that would n't resolve the underlying problem . neil : and what is the underlying problem ? sofia : yeah . i 'd like to know that , too . what is your problem ? tucker : all right , i 'll tell you . i expect a certain level of discretion from my employees , especially those privy to the inner workings of my organization . sofia : i was just telling a funny story . tucker : do i need to remind you , you signed a confidentiality agreement ? sofia : nobody in this room was surprised to hear you have a huge ego . it 's not a big secret . tucker : ohh . we 're gon na wait until you calm down to discuss this further . sofia : tucker , just because you 've known me since i was a child does not mean you get to treat me like one ! excuse me . neil : hey , honey , wait . tucker : you just let us work this out , neil . neil : hey , so far , everything you 've had to say is making it worse . [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) daniel : sit down . kevin : what the hell is this ? angelina : i lied , again . ( chuckles ) uh , daddy did n't ask to see you . daniel : and i do n't need to talk to you , but you two need to talk to each other . chloe : actually , no , i am not going to be insulted anymore . kevin : you thought it would be helpful to rub my face in this ? chloe : you can forget it . kevin : no way . angelina : kevin never loved me . he does n't even like me very much . daniel : yeah , and chloe was never into me . all we ever do is we talk about you . angelina : same for him . chloe : that 's funny , because all he ever does is say how much he loves you . angelina : he did that to protect you . he did n't want daddy blaming you for breaking up our `` happy home , `` which it never was . kevin has n't been happy one minute since i tricked him into skipping your wedding . so do us all a favor -- kiss and make up already ! daniel : mm - hmm . angelina : for the record , he never touched me , except when all he wanted was for you to see it . daniel : you know nothing happened between me and her , right ? never would have , man . best friends . ( clears throat ) angelina : all right , uh , talk amongst yourselves . ( clears throat ) daniel : ( whispers ) after you . angelina : ( whispers ) thanks . chloe : ( groans ) daniel : go . [ scene_break ] angelo : angie , why 'd i buy you this phone if you 're not gon na pick up when i call ? gloria : i do not understand why kevin left . lauren : he just went for a walk . gloria : is he angry because i invited chloe ? lauren : you invited chloe ? gloria : yes , i invited chloe , but now she 's gone , too . michael : ( sighs ) there 's no sign of him out front . victoria : there 's nobody in the ladies ' room . angelo : oh , here 's my baby girl . ( laughing ) angelina : sorry to hold things up . gloria : do you know where kevin is ? angelina : he 'll be here in just a minute . gloria : all right , thank you . victoria : where 's chloe ? daniel : um , she 's temporarily detained . she 'll -- michael : she 's det -- okay , hold on . you know what ? let 's crack open a bottle of champagne while we wait . it 's my treat . all the kids are doing it . angelo : unh , unh , unh , unh . we 're not waiting . unh - unh . no , we 're getting married now . gloria : without kevin and without a matron of honor ? angelo : you got two beautiful daughters - in - law that are ready and willing . kevvie will not mind . besides , between you and me , padre 's been knocking down those moscow mules . we better get rolling before he passes out . gloria : mm . victoria : okay , so what 's the deal with kevin and chloe ? gloria : all right , so am i perfect ? angelo : yeah , you -- gloria : okay , come on . ( exhales slowly ) minister : how lovely . gloria : thank you . angelo : ( chuckles ) ready whenever you are , rev . come on . minister : dearly beloved , we are gathered to mourn the passing of -- ( laughs ) oh , i am so sorry . ( hiccups ) angelo : why do n't you just start over ? come on , come on . jeff : stop ! minister : dearly be -- jeff : stop the wedding . take your hands off my woman . gloria : aah ! ( gasps ) jeffrey ? jeff : honey bunny . ( exhales sharply ) gloria : you ! jeff : oh , jeez ! man . [ scene_break ] devon : you know , sofia and tucker have had their blowups before . he fired her . harmony : really ? devon : yeah . neil : yeah , but that was something completely different . it was very major . sofia was keeping secrets from him . i mean , this -- this was totally uncalled for . harmony : yeah , well , he might see it as an issue of loyalty . devon : hopefully , they 're working it out right now . [ scene_break ] tucker : i think you were having a little too much fun with that argument . sofia : ohh . ( laughs ) this is not fun for me , tucker . i do n't like deceiving neil . tucker : well , we can call the whole charade off right now , if you 're not comfortable . sofia : no . no , i 'm sure he 's gon na understand why we did what we did when this is all over . tucker : yeah , okay . if we want the business community to believe we have irreconcilable differences , we have to -- we have to make the family believe it , too . sofia : all right , just hope you do n't alienate devon , lashing out at me . tucker : just let me worry about devon . now let 's get back in there , tell 'em you apologized , and it 's all good . sofia : ( laughs ) i apologized ? did you see all of that ? they are not gon na believe that . tucker : all right , i apologized . sofia : there you go . [ scene_break ] gloria : what do you think you are doing ? and why do you stink ? ! jeff : well -- jill : jeffrey has had a rough night . jeff : mm . angelo : yeah , and it 's just about to get rougher . michael : oh , whoa , whoa . i think -- i think we should hear what he has to say . jeff : i know why i left you . he forced me to . he made me write that letter where i told you i was gon na run off with all the money . well , he 's the one who took it . angelo : that 's ridiculous . do n't listen to him . jeff : i tried to tip you off in the letter when i wrote `` farewell , my lovely . `` i mean , come on . i do n't talk like that . i figured you 'd know it was fake . gloria : well , i did think it was a little strange at the time . angelina : daddy ... angelo : he 's lying ! jeff : how could you even think i tried to screw you over like that ? gloria : huh ? ! jeff : well , maybe , you know , a little bi , sometimes , off the top ... ( laughs ) around the edges , but nothing that big . i love you . tell me you still love me . gloria : ( sighs ) jeff : or at least that you 're not gon na marry this wise guy over here . angelo : ( growls ) michael : no , no , angelo . no , no ! daniel , daniel ! gloria : no , no ! michael : no , angelo , calm , calm , please . daniel : its okay , it 's okay . michael : yeah , calm down . calm down , just -- please , angelo . [ scene_break ] chloe : were you really trying to protect me ? kevin : i would have stayed married to angelina forever if i had to . what about that kiss between you and daniel that i saw ? chloe : i told you -- i had just found out about you and angelina . i was hurt , and i was drunk . kevin : ( chuckles ) you were ? chloe : it did n't mean anything . kevin : okay . well , i guess that changes everything . chloe : well , i guess it does . [ scene_break ] michael : angelo , just calm down ! angelo : ( growling ) michael : not now . angelo , not -- listen to me ! do n't do this ! just relax . angelo : ( growling ) daniel : just calm down , calm down . michael : think happy thoughts , angelo , just think happy thoughts . daniel : calm down . shh ! angelo : i 'll kill him , spreading lies like that ... michael : daniel , hold him ! angelo : ruining my wedding ! jeff : you got ta believe me . gloria : i do n't know what to believe ! jill : oh , you 're such a ninny . michael : hold on . stop it ! it would help , maybe , if you knew that the only reason kevin married angelina and stayed with her was because angelo was threatening him . gloria : what ? angelo : it 's not true ! angelina : yes , it is . angelo : baby ! angelina : i 'm sorry , daddy , but we got ta stop hurting people to get what we want . jeff : yeah , you try getting dumped in a trash can and see how you like it . kevin : you guys , what is going on ? victoria : well , angelina just admitted why you married her . angelina : and , uh , we 're gon na get a quickie divorce . michael : ohh . there 's no need for that , courtesy of justice clarice collins . angelina : ( gasps ) michael : i 've had your marriage annulled . chloe : uh , let -- let me see those . thanks . lauren : nicely done , babe . jeff : it looks like the biggest loser here is you , fatso . gloria : ( gasps ) kevin : well , you know what this means , right ? jeff : yeah . it 'd be a shame to let this go to waste . will you marry me ? kevin : will you marry me ? gloria : ( sighs ) ( giggles ) [ next_on ] jill : here 's my motto for the day -- do n't ask questions . just let the good times roll . adam : i 'm used to awkward run - ins . it 's kind of my life in genoa city . i 'll just concentrate on present company . sharon : you 're going to japan ? nick : we both are . | after angelina tells daniel the truth about her marriage to kevin , they team up to get kevin and chloe to talk in the gloworm office . once chloe knows everything , she forgives kevin and they go down to angelo and gloria 's wedding . gloria tells lauren she wants to marry angelo because he makes her feel safe , but she ca n't stop thinking of the day she married jeffrey . jeffrey struggles to get out of where angelo put him but has a hard time until jill finds him and gets him out . tucker and sofia pretend to be angry with each other and argue . sofia tells neil , harmony , and devon a story that her father told her about when tucker started in the music business . neil gets upset at tucker . later he and sofia pretend to go outside and talk . sofia feels badly about deceiving her family , but tucker reminds her that if they want the business world to think they are having differences , then their family must also believe they are having differences . |
victoria : just let me know if you hear anything . billy : i 'll talk to you later . thanks . both : bye . billy : got through to paul . they 're , uh , still questioning the shooter . victoria : so they do n't even have a name ? billy : no . he 's not talking . victoria : they have no idea who this guy is or why he wanted to kill my father ? billy : and take us out in the process -- no , honey , they do n't , and i 'm sorry . how is adam ? any word ? victoria : he 's still in surgery . dad took mom to the penthouse because the ranch is a crime scene , and he 's back at the hospital now . he 's waiting for some news . billy : some wedding , huh ? victoria : [ sighs ] yeah . billy : yeah . okay , well , do you want to go to the hospital ? do you want to see your dad ? adam ? victoria : no . dad says that i should wait here . i should stay with you and reed and johnny . i 'm so sorry . billy : why are you sorry ? no , no , no . why are you sorry ? victoria : because . billy : it 's okay . victoria : you saved us . do you realize that ? you saved us . if you had n't have been so brave ... we 'd all be in the morgue right now . [ scene_break ] victor : you tell my head of security i want everyone covered -- everyone in my family . and you find out who this son of a bitch was that tried to blow me up and my house and my family . you got that ? no , i want to know yesterday . sharon : how 's the surgery going ? have you heard anything ? victor : no , i have n't . i was just about to talk to the nurse , find out now . sharon : god ... please do n't let adam die . give him the strength to keep fighting . he has so much to live for . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : hello ? sharon : chelsea , its sharon . chelsea : what do you want , sharon ? sharon : you need to come to the hospital right away . adam 's been shot . [ scene_break ] avery : when i think about my future , you 're definitely in it . but marriage ? nick : so it has n't crossed your mind ? not even once ? avery : has it crossed yours ? nick : well , let 's just say when you caught that bouquet , i did n't run away screaming . avery : ah , no , you did n't . so , you 're superstitious -- like black cats and salt over your shoulder ? nick : make fun of me all you want . avery : i will . i will . nick : i have seen that bouquet thing work too many times for it to be a coincidence . avery : okay . so you think i 'm gon na get married very soon because a bunch of flowers -- they actually hit me in the head first and then they fell into my hands . nick : all right . when you say it like that , it does sound a little ridiculous . avery : yeah , it is ridiculous , especially when i think about how close we came to not even being around to joke about this kind of thing . nick : we 're okay . everyone is okay . do n't worry about it . avery : who would want us all dead , and how do we know they wo n't do it again ? nick : i do n't know . i just know that it 's bigger than you , and it 's bigger than this case in milwaukee . [ scene_break ] lauren : [ scoffs ] [ door opens ] michael : hey . you want to tell me where you 've been ? lauren : i needed to ... clear my head . michael : [ chuckles ] lauren , this needs to stop . lauren : i 'm not allowed to take a walk now ? is that right ? what is this -- prison ? michael : do n't do that . lauren : do n't do what ? michael : every time i try to get you to talk , you head for the door . lauren : we said that we would take things slowly . but i am -- i 'm feeling very pressured right now . michael : well , i thought once you moved home , we could work things out , but it just seems like you 're further away than ever . lauren : this interrogation is n't helping . michael : you do n't want to talk to me , that 's fine . but you need to talk to someone . lauren : i 'm not involving our friends in our marital problems . michael : i 'm not talking about our friends . lauren : then who ? michael : i think we should see a professional . lauren : no . no , no , no . i told you no ! no ! i have never felt the need for therapy , and i am not gon na start now . michael : even if it could save our marriage ? lauren : we do not need outsiders to do that . we 're two intelligent people . michael : who ca n't seem to get through a conversation without one of them blowing up . lauren : right -- that 's meaning me , because i 'm not responding precisely on your timetable . what do you want from me , michael ? michael : a little candor would be nice . a little patience . lauren : `` candor `` ? michael : yeah , well ... that 's beside the point . we ca n't go on like this anymore , lauren . i will not go on like this anymore . [ scene_break ] chelsea : how is he ? sharon : um ... it 's pretty bad . chelsea : what happened ? sharon : look , i do n't know that much . just someone at the wedding had a gun , and when he pointed it at victor , adam stepped in front of his dad and took the bullet . chelsea : oh , my god . where did he get hit ? sharon : well , he 's in surgery now , but apparently , the bullet hit a rib , and all the fragments , they cut up his lung pretty bad . he 's lost a lot of blood . chelsea : is he gon na be okay ? sharon : well , the doctor said they would do everything they could , and all we can do is wait and pray . chelsea : thank you . um , thank you for calling me . sharon : of course . if things were the other way around , i know you 'd do the same . chelsea : i just -- i - i do n't understand any of this . i mean , who would want to kill victor ? victor : that 's what i 'm trying to find out . [ scene_break ] dylan : what 's going on ? nick : [ sighs ] sorry about that . it 's been a rough day . avery : uh , dylan , how are you ? dylan : i 'm okay . how about you ? did the police figure out who 's after you ? avery : no , nothing concrete yet . dylan : i hope you 're being careful . nick : yeah , she is . i 'm making sure of that . dylan : good . i 'm glad . actually , i was , uh -- i was just -- just leaving this . nick : what is it ? dylan : it 's a gift for faith . she 's been my little helper . it 's a little -- its a little tool kit . avery : oh , she 'll like that . nick : she 's at her mother 's tonight . you can give it to her tomorrow . dylan : i wo n't be here . i just wanted to drop it by before i took off . avery : y - you 're leaving ? dylan : i finished sharon 's kitchen , and since there 's nothing keeping me here , i 'm heading back to chicago tonight . nick : i 'll get this to faith , let her know it 's from you . dylan : please . please do . she 's , uh -- she 's a great girl . nick : yeah . do n't i know it . avery : so , you 're really going back to chicago , then ? back to school ? dylan : you know , i do n't know about school . it might have to wait . i still have to settle my dad 's estate . avery : oh . i can help . i - i know some really good lawyers , so ... nick : i 'm gon na track down my dad , check on ... things . will you be okay here ? avery : of course . dylan : do n't worry . i 'll look after her . nick : i appreciate it . thanks . see you . avery : bye . [ door opens , closes ] avery : so , this is -- this is really goodbye ? [ scene_break ] billy : i have got you some hot cocoa , baby . victoria : you know , you could have been killed . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : you could have pulled the wrong wire , and that thing could have gone off . billy : i know , okay ? okay ? but i was n't . i 'm fine . i 'm here . and more importantly , you and reed are fine . victoria : that was a lot of excitement for him , you know . too much excitement , if you ask me . billy : you know , i used to think it was ridiculous when couples would say they would n't ever take the same flight . but i have to tell you , i understand where they 're coming from now . victoria : we 're all all right , thank god . i hope that adam 's okay , too . does it seem strange that i 'm saying that ? billy : no , not at all . victoria : surprises me a little bit . billy : love him or hate him , he 's still your brother . victoria : i think today was a wake - up call , billy . i think there are some changes that you and i need to make . [ scene_break ] michael : sweetie , i have given this a lot of thought , and i think the only way we can salvage things is if we get some counseling . lauren : i do n't know how a stranger is gon na help us with that . michael : not a stranger . it 's an impartial , nonjudgmental therapist , trained in facilitating communication . lauren : we know how to communicate , michael . michael : no , no . well , not lately , anyway . every time i try to start a conversation , you head for the hills . and besides , it 's not just about the two of us . lauren : what do you mean ? michael : whatever 's going on between us affects our son , too . and i know that fenmore and i are on a better footing , but there are still a lot of issues to deal with . i think we should all see a family therapist , hey ? and i have made a list of people in town who are the most highly regarded . now , you can pick one , or pick someone else . i just ca n't keep on walking on eggshells around you . we need a place where we can be completely honest . lauren : you do n't think i 've been honest ? michael : oh , no . i do n't . [ scene_break ] sharon : victor , i 'm sure there 's hundreds of people in the world who would n't mind seeing you dead . the real question is , why did adam risk his own life to save yours ? chelsea : because he loves his dad . you need to hear this , victor . despite all of the damage you two have heaped on each other over the years , in adam 's eyes , you are still his father . you are still a man that he admires . all he 's ever wanted is your love and your approval , but he never got it . sharon : the only time you ever acknowledge him as your son is when you need something from him . victor : and yet he clings to his family and to me . why do you think that is ? chelsea : i think after cliff died , adam had to grow up without a father at a time when he really needed one . adam had to sit on the sidelines of the soccer field , watching all of the other kids get high fives from their dads . he had to hear about camping and fishing trips , first cars and first crushes -- all of those important father / son moments . victor : now , hold on for one second . i got to correct you , okay ? the reason why adam grew up without a father is because his mother , hope , wanted him to grow up in kansas , on a farm , and not here in genoa city . i wanted to raise him . she did n't want that to happen . do you understand ? that is why i was not there as a father when adam grew up . you must understand that . sharon : the other day , adam was looking at photos of his mother when he was a child , thinking about his life before he knew who victor newman was . chelsea : no one could live up to the perfect image adam had of his dad , but i think he at least hoped that you would make an effort . victor : i think you 're describing a different person . sharon : is that really so hard to believe , victor ? i mean , did n't you grow up without a father ? is n't that what motivated you as a boy ? victor : yeah , i grew up without a father , okay ? i always felt badly about the fact that adam grew up without me . but that was his mother 's choice . the moment he graduated from harvard business school -- which i financed , by the way -- he came into this town and he began to wreak havoc with my family . please do n't ever forget that . he had one thing in mind , and that is to take over newman enterprises , and now he achieved it . chelsea : you think adam jumped in front of a bullet as part of a business ploy ? that is asinine , victor ! victor : listen to me . whatever you have to say to me and about me , watch your tone now , okay ? chelsea : i do n't care . do whatever you want to me . have one of your goons steal me in the middle of the night and put me on a slow boat back to myanmar . sharon : chelsea . chelsea : no , sharon . he needs to know this . that business was adam 's only connection to you . do n't you see that ? it broke up our marriage ! adam could n't walk away from you or that company , and now it could cost him everything ! it 's you , victor . you 're the reason he 's fighting for his life right now . [ sighs ] [ purse thuds ] sharon : oh . oh , here . let me . chelsea : no , that 's okay . i got it . thank you . victor : look . i know you both care very deeply for adam , okay ? but i want you to know that i 'm aware of what he did for me , and i want nothing more than for my son to survive . sharon : and when adam does pull through , are you gon na thank him for his sacrifice , or will it just be business as usual ? victor : sharon , let us put our energies together to make sure that he survives . sharon : our energies ? victor : i think that would be best for adam right now , okay ? chelsea : adam longed to be part of your family , and the newmans were horrible to him . he was shot trying to save your life , yet no one else is here . maybe i was wrong , victor . maybe you 're not the reason adam might lose his life . maybe it 's your whole damn family . victor : chelsea , i have to remind you that you do n't know the whole thing , so please stop criticizing my entire family , now . you have no right to do that . [ scene_break ] lauren : i really do n't know how you can say that , michael . how can you say that i am being dishonest ? michael : you can barely even look me in the eye . look -- i 've made a career of knowing when people are lying and when they 're being truthful . lauren : oh , really ? you certainly got it backwards with jamie and fen . michael : yes , but i do n't believe i 'm wrong now . lauren : based on what ? michael : you 're very fidgety . do i really make you that uncomfortable ? lauren : yes . right now , you do . michael : what happened to us , lauren ? we used to be able to tell each other anything . lauren : you know what ? i have been telling you over and over that i need some time , and you 're not listening to me ! michael : i 'm listening to you . and it 's obvious to me that you 're not telling me something . if you ca n't confide in me -- lauren : do you know where honesty got us before ? i kept telling you how i felt , the way you were treating fen . and you know what ? once again , you did n't listen to me ! you just kept telling me what you were doing was best for our family ! michael : then what 's best ? ! what 's best for us ? ! you tell me ! you stop running away , and you tell me ! [ scene_break ] dylan : i thought you wanted me gone . when i said i was leaving , you seemed relieved . avery : i was . dylan , when i found out you had been killed in action ... ... part of me died . part of me died . and so you ca n't imagine ... what it was like when you -- you suddenly just popped up here , and you were working for nick . dylan : i know that upset you . avery : no , no , no . no . upset me ? i get upset when i run out of fresh basil , dylan . that -- that upsets me . there is no word for -- for what this did to me . dylan : i 'm sorry . avery : i know you 're sorry . i know . dylan : you know , looking back , i - i -- i should have -- i - i definitely should have handled things differently . but i had to see for myself . i had to see for myself how you had moved on . and it was just a lot more difficult than i thought it would be . avery : realizing that i had . [ sighs ] what do we do now ? what do we do ? i already lost you once . are you just gon na walk out of my life again ... for good this time ? dylan : are you -- are you asking me if we can be friends ? avery : can we ? dylan : no . [ scene_break ] victoria : if adam had n't have reacted and taken that bullet , i would have lost my father today . and from the way that dad is sounding , we might lose adam , too . and with my mom being sick -- billy : which i know that hit you very hard . victoria : billy , we just -- our parents are not gon na be alive forever . billy : that 's true . but , you know , when they 're gone , they 're a huge , huge part of your life , even after death . i think about my dad all the time . he still influences my decisions . victoria : well , i know that . but i just do n't want to wake up one day and find that my parents are gone , and all i have are memories of them . they 're here now . we 're here now , you know ? so i want to do what i said in that toast today . i want to cherish every minute that i have ... on this earth with all of the people that i love the best in my life . billy : okay . well , how does that fit into newman and the whole family / career / legacy thing ? victoria : i do n't know . i mean , i guess if dad still wants to fight for the company , i will help him . but it 's more than that , billy . billy : well , it is good to know that you think there is more to life than the business . victoria : i think that we need to add to our legacy in a different way . billy : okay . how do you want to do that ? victoria : [ sighs ] let 's have a baby of our own . [ scene_break ] dylan : you were married before . and i was the other man . i wanted more . and i still do . so , no , avery . i ca n't . i ca n't be friends with you . i wo n't put myself through that . avery : great . [ chuckles tearfully ] okay . so , wh -- this is it ? this is the last time i 'm -- this is the last time i 'm gon na see you ? dylan : you 've got a great thing with nick . i do n't want to get in the way . just be happy . avery : [ sighs ] you be happy , too . dylan : it 's okay . avery : [ sighs , sniffles ] okay . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] victor : son , you did n't have to come . nick : i could n't stay away , dad . adam 's done some terrible things to this family . but he saved your life . i 'll always be grateful for that . victor : i know that . so will i . and , chelsea , i do n't care what you say about me or what you accuse me of . but one thing i ask of you . do n't ever ... say disparaging things about my `` whole damn family `` again , because if you do , i assure you , you will find yourself on a slow boat to somewhere . nick : let 's just -- let 's just focus on adam , okay , dad ? sharon : adam 's still in surgery . nick : what 's the latest ? sharon : the nurse went to see what she could find out . nick : how 's mom doing ? victor : she went back to the penthouse . excuse me for a moment . yes . nick : thank god you came to get faith when you did . if she was still at that reception -- sharon : nick , i do n't even want to think about that . nick : i talked to amy . i guess faith 's asleep . she has no idea any of this even happened . sharon : okay , good . let 's keep it that way . i 'm thankful noah left when he did , too . that way , neither of our kids was in any danger . victor : i want security to take care of that . what 's the news ? dr. costner : well , it was a difficult procedure . adam 's lost a lot of blood , but he 's stable now . chelsea : oh , thank god . sharon : will he be all right ? dr. costner : we were able to remove the bullet , and the surgery went as well as can be expected . but adam 's not out of the woods . he 's got a long road ahead of him , and the next 24 hours are gon na tell us a lot . victor : when can we see him ? dr. costner : well , they 're bringing him down from the o.r . he 's still under anesthesia . but very soon , he 'll be able to see one visitor -- next of kin . victor : well , i 'm his father . chelsea : and i 'm his wife . dr. costner : i 'll let you work it out . victor : thank you , doc . nick : thank you . i 'll call mom , let her know that adam 's out of surgery . victor : yeah . nick : you need anything ? victor : no . just keep your fingers crossed , okay ? nick : let me know if i can do anything at all . victor : i 'm glad i have you . nick : okay . victor : okay . sharon : we 'll keep you updated , nick . nick : all right . chelsea . chelsea : thanks for coming , nick . victor : are you really gon na fight me on this ? i 'm his father . you left him , remember ? chelsea : the only person who has stood by adam 's side ... and who has the right to be with him now ... is sharon . [ scene_break ] victoria : a baby -- yours and mine . billy : it has been a dream for a long time . victoria : but if we 're serious about it , then we need to stop dreaming about it , and we need to get a move on . because every month that goes by , it 's less and less likely it 's gon na happen for us . billy : i mean , the whole fertility thing , with the shots and all the -- that 's a -- really ? victoria : i know , i know , i know . billy : and -- and -- and -- [ sighs ] i mean , not to mention , if it works -- if it works -- it could take a long time , and it 's stressful , and it 's exhausting . victoria : are you saying that you do n't want to try in vitro ? billy : no , i 'm saying , honey ... you 're the one who 's gon na have to do all the heavy lifting , with the appointments and the shots and the hormones and then all the aggravation . and that 's a lot of work just to get pregnant . victoria : i know ! i know . and i love our little mishmash of a family . i love reed and johnny and delia . i do . but ... billy : but what ? victoria : but something 's missing . [ scene_break ] michael : what ? i 'm waiting , lauren . what 's it gon na be ? lauren : if you 're asking me what it 's gon na take us to get back on track , i [ sighs ] i have no clue . michael : what does that mean ? lauren : it means i do n't know . michael : you do n't know , or you do n't care ? lauren : i care , michael . michael : do you ? then put a little effort into it . lauren : i do n't know which way ... what direction to put the effort in . that 's what i do n't know . that 's what i need time to figure out . michael : i feel like i 'm the only one fighting for our marriage here . and i hate that feeling . i need you to join the fight . do you not love me anymore ? is that the real issue ? [ scene_break ] victor : i just got a text . nikki 's not doing well , so ... been a very stressful day for her , so i 'm gon na go home and see her , okay ? sharon : of course . victor : and if adam wakes up ... tell him i 'll be back as soon as i can , okay ? sharon : thanks for your offer before . but i think you should be the one . chelsea : i 'm glad adam made it through surgery . i really only want the best for him . and i 'll be thinking positive thoughts , but , um ... we 're not together anymore . sharon : but , still -- chelsea : i know how close you are to him , sharon . and i think when he wakes up , it 's your face he 's gon na want to see . just keep me posted on everything , if anything changes . sharon : of course . i will . right away . chelsea : thank you . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] billy : you want to do this ? then , yeah , i 'm behind you 100 % . just tell me what you want to do . victoria : yes . i want to have a baby with you . i really do . let 's do it . billy : okay . let 's have a baby , baby . let 's do it . victoria : okay ! billy : mm . victoria : okay . billy : okay . victoria : [ laughs ] i 'm gon na call the doctor first thing in the morning and make an appointment , okay ? billy : however , what do you say we give it a shot the old - fashioned way one more time , huh ? you want to try it ? you never know what could happen . victoria : [ giggles ] [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] nick : dylan take off ? avery : uh , yeah . he left . for good . we said our goodbyes , so ... how 's adam ? nick : uh , he survived the operation . the bullet 's out , and the bleeding stopped . but it sounds like it 's still touch - and - go . avery : [ sighs ] this must be so hard on victor . nick : how are you ? you feeling better ? avery : i am , yeah . a little . nick : well , we 're gon na get through it together , okay ? 'cause when i look at my future , you 're in it . and nothing 's gon na get in the way of that . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hey . dylan : hi . chelsea : i thought you left town . dylan : uh , i was just heading out right now . are you okay ? chelsea : yeah . uh , something -- something with my ex . dylan : it 's hard to let go , is n't it ? chelsea : oh ! actually , i 'm really glad i bumped into you . um , i think -- i think you might have left this in my car the other night . dylan : [ sighs ] thank you so much . i was looking all over for this . my st. christopher medal . chelsea : oh . yeah . i thought you might be missing it . dylan : yeah , this is , uh -- it 's my dad 's . it meant a lot to him . it means a lot to me , too . thank you so much . chelsea : of course . the patron saint of travelers , right ? dylan : right . i do n't know if i believe in that , but it ca n't hurt to have a saint on your side , right ? chelsea : yeah . we could always use someone or something watching over us . dylan : well , i 'm glad i ran into you ... again . chelsea : [ chuckles ] dylan : take care of yourself . chelsea : you too , dylan . good luck with everything . [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm just a human being . and we all make mistakes . you ca n't keep punishing me for what happened , or nothing is ever gon na change . lauren : that 's not what i 'm doing . michael : well , you know , sure feels like it to me . lauren : i ca n't control how you react to things . michael : you do n't have to . just tell me . tell me what 's going on with you . just tell me so i do n't have to wonder or speculate ... or be afraid we 're gon na lose everything . lauren : i -- i ca n't have this conversation . michael : no . [ chuckles ] you 're not walking out on me again . forget it . look . save you the trouble . [ door closes ] [ next_on ] leslie : thank you so much for coming . tyler : i 'm not here for gus . i 'm here to testify for the prosecution . neil : belinda rogan was a lot more than just a volunteer , was n't she ? adam : have to ask you ... sharon : what do you want to ask me ? | billy and victoria decide to try in vitro fertilization to have a child of their own . although victoria loves their family , she feels like she should n't waste any more time and have the baby she has always wanted with billy . lauren and michael 's marriage continues to crumble when she refuses to get marriage counseling . michael walks out on lauren after she does n't say a word when he asks her if she still loves him . dylan and avery say a painful goodbye and he heads back to chicago , because he ca n't settle for just being friends with her . the doctor is able to get the bullet out of adam and stop the internal bleeding , but the next 24 hours are crucial to determine if he will recover . chelsea confronts victor , letting him know that all adam has ever wanted is the love and approval of his father , and that is why he stepped in front of a bullet to save his life . victor tells chelsea that he wanted to be a part of adam 's life , but his mother hope was the one who chose to raise their child in kansas and keep him away from his father . |
nikki : [ sighs ] [ basketball bounces ] paul : hey , nikki . nikki : hey , paul . paul : hi . sorry . i did n't mean to startle you . nikki : oh , no , no , no . just , uh -- just missing my friend . paul : oh . katherine was a hell of a lady , was n't she ? nikki : yes , she was . when she sent me on that quest for my son , i was so mad at her , but , as usual , she was right . the truth is the only way forward , no matter how painful or inconvenient it may be . [ scene_break ] sharon : what was i dreaming about ? nick : well , i think you were dreaming about cassie . sharon : cassie . nick : but she was n't here . it 's not real . sharon : well , of course she was n't . how could she be here , nick ? cassie 's dead . nick : do you know why you 're here ? sharon : i ... wanted help because ... nick : you do n't remember ? sharon : remember what ? [ scene_break ] hilary : from the beginning , hope for the future has been about personal integrity , making up our own minds about what is right for us , instead of just following the herd -- not only when it comes to what 's on our backs , but who we are inside as people . jabot and fenmore 's have always embodied these same ideals . putting the three of us together at one powerhouse show will be making a profound statement , and maybe -- just maybe -- we 'll sell a few clothes . neil : that was excellent ! i am buying whatever it is that you are selling . hilary : well , thank you , and your notes were very helpful . neil : no , no , no , young lady , do n't give me any credit . it 's all you . it really is . i do n't see how forrester could say no . hilary : well , that 's the point , right ? neil : right . [ tablet chimes ] hilary : mm - mm . hot gossip alert . neil : you follow gc buzz still ? hilary : well , pop culture . it 's a guilty pleasure . a girl 's got to have some , you know ? [ scoffs ] you have got to be kidding me . [ scene_break ] michael : we should have lunch like this more often . kevin : oh , so that 's what this is -- just some friendly lunch ? you do n't expect me to believe that , do you ? michael : i do n't know what to expect you to believe , kevin . i mean , you constantly defy expectations , so i do n't even bother anymore . kevin : well , i just keep waiting for you to tell me what this is really all about . michael : well , so far , it 's about turkey on rye and , uh , who you like for the final four . kevin : i still like villanova , but i 'm gon na go out on a limb here and say that there 's more to it . could this be about -- i do n't know -- chloe ? you having second thoughts about keeping her out of prison ? [ scene_break ] chloe : what , are you surprised to see me ? i am a part of this company . or , wait -- did you get a restraining order barring me from that , too ? chelsea : chloe , i was n't ... lauren : oh , this is so great ! we 're all here . lily : it 's the dream team . i 'm so excited we could all be here . we are gon na get a lot accomplished . lauren : definitely . [ scene_break ] sharon : my mind is just so cloudy . nick : well , it 's okay . you know , there 's no need to rush anything . just try and relax . sharon : when can i go home ? nick : well , i 'm not a doctor , but i do n't think you 're going home today . sharon : where 's faith ? nick : she 's fine . she 's with summer . uh , faith made you a very cute get - well card . sharon : oh , i ca n't wait to see it . nick : yeah , well , summer texted a little while ago . i guess they 're at jabot , and faith is very wowed by all the preparations for the big fashion show . sharon : i wish i could have been there . and i just wish so many things . nick : hey , i do n't want you to worry about that , all right ? i want you to just sit here and rest so you can get stronger . sharon : why are you here ? nick : what do you mean ? sharon : well , you do n't have to stay here by my side like this . nick : i know i do n't . i want to be here . [ scene_break ] courtney : i really hate that you had to get involved in the sleazier side of what i do . noah : it 's not like it was on purpose . i just happened to be at the park when you were meeting mr. `` breaking bad `` for a drug buy . it goes with the territory when your girlfriend 's a badass undercover cop . courtney : yeah , but you should n't have to be worried about getting hassled by lowlifes . noah : what i worry about is you , but i 've said my piece . i 'm not gon na keep wringing my hands about this , trying to make you feel guilty or whatever . not my style . you 're an experienced police officer . you 've got training . you love your job . you 're great at it . i respect the hell out of that . courtney : you 're a really great guy , you know ? noah : yes . look , i 'm the one who has a problem with all the danger you 're in . it 's on me to find a way to deal with it . courtney : maybe not . [ scene_break ] paul : voilà . nikki : [ gasps ] oh , my god ! you remembered . paul : [ chuckles ] the sprinkles ? of course i remember . are you kidding me ? nikki : yes , the sprinkles . boy , did i give you a hard time that day i met you . paul : oh , i 'll say you did . nikki : [ chuckles ] paul : oh , boy . nikki : there you were at the pool , looking all suave and manly , trying to pick me up with an ice - cream cone . paul : right , with a naked cone -- no sprinkles -- the audacity of that . i 'm surprised you had the time of day for me . nikki : yeah , so am i . paul : what 'd it take you -- 15 , 20 years to forgive me ? nikki : clock 's still ticking , buddy . paul : [ laughs ] nikki : [ laughs ] oh , this is nice . thank you . paul : yeah . it 's my pleasure . nikki : i am surprised , though , being the chief of police , that you have time for ice cream . paul : well , it 's because i 'm the chief of police that i have time for ice cream . nikki : [ chuckles ] paul : who 's gon na dock my pay ? the mayor ? nikki : [ chuckles ] paul : but , seriously , i should shower and get back to work . nikki : were you at the gym ? paul : um , no i was , uh , at basketball courts . nikki : [ chuckling ] ohh ! paul : that 's where i use the ball , right ? nikki : you remember that ? paul : what ? nikki : the basketball team . paul : oh ! the basketball team ! [ chuckles ] both : yes . nikki : you dared me to go skinny - dipping at the health club downtown . [ laughs ] [ both remembering ] nikki : paul , there 's somebody out there . [ indistinct conversations ] paul : it sounds like a whole damn team , nikki . nikki : what are we gon na do ? they 're gon na be in here any minute . paul : i do n't know . give me a second . let me think , all right ? nikki : what do you mean , think ? we 've got to do something . we got to get out of here ! paul ! paul : all right , all right . come on . come on . [ back to present ] [ both laugh ] paul : that was the last time you complained to me about being bored . nikki : [ chuckles ] let that be a lesson to you . never dare me to do anything , because i will probably do it , and it always leads to trouble . those were fun times , though , were n't they ? paul : oh , they were great times . where 'd we get the energy ? nikki : mm . paul : you know , i 'm out there shooting hoops for 20 minutes at the rec center . i 'm still recovering . nikki : you still part of that mentoring program ? paul : yeah . it 's good for me to be around kids , especially those i can help . nikki : you 're a good man . paul : well , i do n't know about that , but i try . i would change a few things , you know . nikki : really ? what would you change ? paul : i 'd be a better father . in fact , i 'd try and be as good a father as you are a mother . nikki : aww . paul : it 's true . nikki : thank you . not too late , you know . still time to try . paul : [ chuckling ] really ? no , chris -- chris and i are so busy we do n't have much time for that . she just got back from madison , you know , taking a deposition on , uh , ian ward . nikki : oh . oh , my god . i forgot to tell you this . paul : what ? nikki : guess who showed up in genoa city . willa ward . paul : ian 's ex . nikki : mm . paul : all the way from idaho ? wow . let me guess what she might have wanted . nikki : um , money . paul : yeah . nikki : she claimed to have some very valuable information . paul : did she bother you ? 'cause if she did , i 'll arrest her so fast , her head will spin . nikki : not to worry . she got to dylan first , and he sent her packing . paul : good for him . nikki : but , you know , his reaction was the same as yours . right after he got rid of her , he raced over to warn me -- not that i really needed the protection , but it was nice . paul : i 'm telling you , nikki , he 's getting closer to you . nikki : the best part -- he wanted to know about my past -- my parents , how i grew up . it felt really good sharing that with him , and for the first time , it really felt like ... paul : you were family ? nikki : yeah . [ scene_break ] michael : the answer is no . i have no regrets about defending chloe . i did n't want to see her locked up any more than you did . kevin : okay . i believe you . michael : then why even ask if i regret defending her ? kevin : because you were n't exactly thrilled when i offered to marry her . michael : well , you have to admit , the circumstances were not ideal . kevin : i had to do it so i could be responsible for her legally and keep her out of fairview . michael : you know , i thought i put these doubts to rest after the wedding . are you the one having doubts ? kevin : no . no , of course not . michael : it 's a complicated arrangement . you love chloe . you want to have a real marriage -- kevin : it is a real marriage . it 's just , uh , you know , we 're just slow burn . michael : i worry that you have a vision of the future that chloe does n't share and that you will wind up getting hurt again . kevin : like lauren hurt you ? you two survived . look , michael , where there 's love there 's hope . michael : even if that love is one - sided ? [ scene_break ] lauren : so , i 'm opening a new boutique here at the club . lily : which i 'm sure will be amazing . lauren : thank you . and i am featuring chelsea 's full line and some au courant designers . lily : yeah , so we have a lot riding on this show . no pressure , though . lauren : [ chuckles ] your latest line is incredible . have you seen it ? chelsea : thank you . i really owe a lot of it to chloe , you know . she 's my toughest critic . keeps me on my toes . lily : lauren , you 're right . these are amazing . lauren : so , tell me , when can i get these pieces in store ? chelsea : well , that 's really my partner 's area of expertise . what do you think , chloe ? think we can get ramped up in time for the show ? chloe : oh , do you trust me to make that decision ? lauren : [ clears throat ] lily : um , well , we have been at this for a while . how about some lunch ? uh , chelsea , do you want to come with me to see what the chef can make for us ? chloe : when chelsea told me that she was the one that got the restraining order , i just ... [ sighs ] i felt like i was kicked in the chest , like all the air just came out of me . lauren : oh , honey , i 'm so sorry . chloe : i feel bad . i hate it . i hate it . i know that this was all my fault . lauren : come on , now . there are no bad guys here . there 's just people trying to make the best of a very difficult situation , and we all want it to work out . and we want you to be happy , but , honey , this is business . [ scene_break ] lily : so , what 's the story with you and chloe ? i mean , things are obviously tense . chelsea : we 've been having some personal problems . lily : uh , yeah , i could see that , but , look , i know how chloe is . just give her some time to cool off . chelsea : well , i promise i wo n't let this affect business . lily : no , of course not . i wo n't let it . oh , um , excuse me . i have to go talk to devon . chelsea : sure . devon : i gather that you 've read about this . [ scene_break ] hilary : `` billionaire bad boy devon hamilton must be revving on all cylinders for his new squeeze , jabot mannequin esmerelda , slated to be the lead model at the upcoming fashion show at genoa city athletic club . the pair were spotted at the g.c . motorworks , where hamilton plunked down 500 grand for a new lamborghini matching the color of her eyes . if this is what the man gives his lady after a month , we ca n't wait to see how he tops it . `` [ scene_break ] lily : wow . four people flagged me down on the way to my meeting . devon : did you notice how they mentioned the fashion show four times in this post ? lily : wait , was this on purpose as a press stunt ? devon : your bad - boy billionaire brother is gon na make your event a huge success . lily : wow , and to think that it only cost about 100 times our publicity budget . devon : and meanwhile , no one is talking about a guy that got gunned down in a ballroom during a hostage crisis . lily : look at you -- so sly like a fox . you must have a very happy girlfriend . [ scene_break ] neil : i warned devon about esmerelda . you know , i think she 's just out for a good time and to spend as much money of devon 's as possible . hilary : devon -- he knows what he wants , and he went out and got it . neil : i would n't be so sure . [ scene_break ] courtney : then you 'll approve my going back to regular street duty ? paul : well , you 've been a valuable asset undercover , courtney , but , uh , you know , i realize there is a shelf life to that kind of an operation , and , uh , well , if this is what you want ... courtney : it is . thank you , sir . paul : just be aware -- when you put on that uniform , all the drug dealers you have been cultivating realize that you 're a police officer . courtney : i 'll be sure to watch my back . paul : okay , see that you do . courtney : i will . hey , ms. williams . christine : hi . well , that looks like one happy cop . paul : oh , hi . i have that effect on women . christine : [ chuckles ] paul : [ chuckles ] christine : yes , you do . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , it looks like you and i had the same idea . noah : hi , grandma . nikki : hey . noah : this is a nice surprise . nikki : well , i 'm gon na pick up some coffee for your father . i 'm on my way to memorial . noah : oh , you 're gon na go see dad while he 's with my mom ? [ door opens ] [ scene_break ] nick : look who i found outside . sharon : oh . dr. mead . dr. mead : how are you feeling , sharon ? any headache , nausea ? sharon : no , but i 'm -- my head just feels so cloudy . like , i 'm -- i 'm just disoriented and confused . dr. mead : do you remember why you 're here ? sharon : nick asked me that . dr. mead : you came in for treatment . we changed your medications a second time , but it still was n't helping . nick : cassie -- that 's what i meant when i asked if you remembered . you 've been having hallucinations about our daughter . [ scene_break ] lily : look , i do n't mean to sound insensitive , but there is a lot riding on this fashion show for a lot of people . chelsea : tell me about it . i 'm just trying to get my life on some form of even keel . i mean , i went out of my way to include chloe in that room , to make her look good . how am i somehow the one apologizing to the woman who stole my son ? [ scene_break ] chloe : i just do n't want you worrying about the fashion show . we will figure out a way to coexist . lauren : and i believe that you want to make it work and that chelsea does , too , but do you understand what 's riding on this show -- how many endeavors will be kick - started because of it ? you 've got the new g.c.a.c . you 've got jabot 's partnership with forrester and my new boutique . chloe : okay , i will figure out a way to make it work . lauren : you know , honey , maybe it 's just too soon . your emotions are so raw , and you and kevin are just adjusting . i mean , your life is very complicated . chloe : so , are you saying that you do n't think that ... i can handle my job ? lauren : not at all . i 'm just saying -- do n't expect too much out of yourself , and do n't push . and i really hope that you are leaning on kevin as much as you need to . chloe : yeah , we -- we talked about it , and it went really well . he gets now where i 'm at emotionally , and we 've both decided that we are gon na take it one day at a time , and i think he finally understands that , until i am a whole person again , i am not ready to get into a serious relationship . [ scene_break ] michael : lauren and i had problems , but there is a difference , kevin . she and i shared a real marriage . no , listen . we were together . there was a crisis , and then we both put in the hard work as a couple that it took to get beyond that problem . you and chloe were n't even together when her life went to hell . kevin : and you think i 'm just blindly bumping along -- your screw - up little brother waiting for the next disaster . michael : do n't put words in my mouth ! kevin : michael , i am grateful for everything that you have done . i do n't think another lawyer would have been able to keep chloe out of prison . things changed after delia died -- not just for chloe , but for me , too . and i have had to step up and be the man that she needs me to be , and , frankly , i do n't care what you or anyone else says -- i am not giving up now . [ scene_break ] noah : i actually do n't know how mom 's doing . i left her with dad . he 's been with her all day . nikki : i see . noah : look , i know what you 're thinking . nikki : oh , yeah ? what am i thinking ? noah : the same thing that i was until i talked to dad about it -- how deep he 's getting in with mom , and should i be worried ? dad says no -- they 're not getting back together , and i trust his judgment . nikki : well , you know , there 's always been friction between your mother and me , but i 'm not going to interfere , so you can relax . noah : well , i 'm sure dad will be grateful . nikki : to be brutally honest , i 'm not thrilled that he 's becoming so close to your mother , but you and faith come first , and i know he wants their mother to be well . noah : but dad 's not just doing it for us kids . when i called him on it , he admitted it . [ scene_break ] dr. mead : sharon , can you recall anything about these hallucinations ? sharon : vaguely . dr. mead : can you describe them or how they made you feel ? sharon : i do n't know if it was a dream or if i was just missing cassie a lot at the time , but i remember my emotions being all over the place . dr. mead : you were having trouble coping . sharon : which is a nice way of saying that i was a mess . i remember that i - i was very sick , and i ... chose to get e.c.t . [ sighs ] that 's why my brain is so foggy , is n't it ? is it normal to feel so confused ? dr. mead : the side effects you 're experiencing are very common . they 'll pass . and right now , what you need is rest . nick : i 'm gon na talk to dr. mead outside , okay ? i 'll be right back . dr. mead : the confusion is perfectly normal , mr. newman . nick : sharon does n't remember why she committed to this treatment and who knows what else . is this kind of memory loss -- is it normal ? is it permanent ? dr. mead : retrograde amnesia is the term we use . it 's not atypical . in a person sharon 's age , i would n't expect the memory loss to be permanent . nick : well , how soon can you expect this to reverse itself ? dr. mead : sharon could be filling in the blanks by tomorrow , or it could take much longer . nick : how much longer ? i mean , we talking months ? years ? dr. mead : there 's really no way of knowing . sharon conjured up a presence that was n't there . she believed she could see , hear , and touch the daughter you lost long ago -- something she now does n't recall . given how deeply it traumatized her , having those memories fade might be the best possible outcome . now , excuse me . nikki : hey , nicholas . nick : hey , mom . nikki : is that sharon 's room ? nick : yeah , she 's resting . noah : can i , uh , go inside ? nick : yeah , of course . sharon : noah . nikki : thought you could use that . nick : thanks . nikki : noah tells me you were at sharon 's side all night . she 's a luckier woman than she knows . [ scene_break ] christine : you want to talk about madison ? paul : yeah , we 've been so busy we have n't had a chance to catch up . christine : well , my dear , there is a strong case against ian ward , and i 'm feeling very happy about my chances for putting him away . paul : ooh . for how long ? christine : long enough for him to seriously reconsider his life choices . paul : oh . christine : mm . thank you . paul : that is excellent news . christine : i also did some fishing on that comment he made about doing you a favor . paul : and ? christine : the guy is good . he loves to hear himself talk , but he was n't dealing with a confused teenager that he could manipulate and charm . i think your first instinct was right . paul : you think he 's blowing smoke ? christine : i think he was trying to throw you off balance , have you focus on the past instead of what 's right in front of you , which is a blatant attempt to extort some serious cash from nikki . [ scene_break ] hilary : thank you for lunch , but i will be expecting a way nicer meal when i win this madness thing . neil : mm - hmm . is that a fact ? well , if you manage to pull that off after using team mascots to win that bracket ... hilary : mm - hmm . neil : ... i 'll tell you what -- i will put us on a jet , fly us to paris , and have the greatest lunch you ever had . how about that ? hilary : do n't get so cocky , okay ? stranger things have happened . neil : [ chuckles ] you 're funny . hilary : [ chuckles ] neil : you know what ? i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na go look for the waiter and get our check , okay ? hilary : okay . neil : yeah , i 'll be right back . [ cell phone rings ] hilary : well , if is n't our favorite celebrity spendthrift . devon : neil left a message for me to call him . hilary : yeah , i do n't think he 's too happy about you buying a gift like that for your girlfriend . devon : are you sure he was the one who was bugged by it , or was it you ? hilary : [ scoffs ] why would it bug me ? devon , it 's your money . devon : well , you should care , 'cause it 's the best p.r . you could get for your fashion show . hilary : p.r . ? devon : that 's right . so hold up your end . hilary : do n't worry about that . oh , here 's your dad . hold on . it 's devon . neil : yeah . hey , son . devon : hey . listen , i already know what you 're gon na say . neil : too little , too late . i mean , seriously , what are you thinking ? a lamborghini ? devon : they were out of lotuses . neil : no , no , no . that 's not funny . when all is said and done , what do you really know about this woman ? devon : i know . believe me . and i appreciate your concern . okay ? but is that it ? did you just want to weigh in ? neil : that 's it . you have a great day . [ scene_break ] devon : i plan on it . you do the same , dad . devon : [ clears throat ] hey , esmerelda . hi . i 'm good . listen , i want you to cancel any plans you have for tonight , because i am taking you out to the nicest , most expensive restaurant for dinner , and then we 're gon na hit the clubs . how does that sound ? [ scene_break ] hilary : devon said he bought esmerelda that car to pique the public 's interest . neil : mm . in what ? his bank account ? hilary : the fashion show . neil : that 's crazy . he did it for the girl . i just wish he did it for a girl with -- with brains ... like you . it 's a shame that things did n't work out for you two . hilary : okay , there was never a `` two of us . `` but thanks for the endorsement . was n't so long ago that you would never have felt that way . neil : i did n't know you then . [ scene_break ] lily : i know what it 's like having to work with someone that you clash with . chelsea : i assume you mean hilary ? lily : yeah . i do not trust her , and i never will . but , i mean , you and chloe were like sisters . you know , the only problem between you was adam . i mean , he 's no longer an issue , so , uh , this is your chance to be friends again . chelsea : how are we supposed to be friends again , lily ? am i supposed to pretend that the kidnapping never happened ? am i supposed to allow chloe to spend time with connor when she admitted to me she never planned on bringing him back from paris ? i mean , [ sighs ] god only knows what other psycho moves she could pull . lauren : you know what ? let 's just table the meeting for now and reschedule . chloe : no , i want to have a conversation with my business partner , if you would please excuse us . look , i know what i did is unforgivable . you lost adam , and instead of helping , i lost it , and i took your son . chelsea : look , chloe , we 're gon na have to figure out a way to do our jobs together , but i am not going to talk about adam -- not to you , not to anyone . chloe : okay , so now are we putting restrictions on what we can talk about ? chelsea : i think we have to . chloe : okay . well , you know what i 'm like . i have a hard time keeping my mouth shut . chelsea : there have to be some topics that are off - limits if we 're gon na make this work . chloe : like adam ? chelsea : and connor . [ scene_break ] kevin : even when chloe slammed the door in my face , i did n't give up . i pulled my life together . i got a job working at the police department , for crying out loud ! michael : kevin , i 'm not trying to undermine -- kevin : do n't treat me like i 'm some kind of imbecile who does n't know which end is up . michael : that is not what i 'm doing -- it 's not . kevin : michael , then you ca n't hear yourself . maybe it 's so deeply ingrained in who you are that you do n't realize you 're doing it . michael : i love you , and i respect you , but you are my kid brother , and i 'm never gon na stop wanting what 's best for you . kevin : this is what 's best for me . i married chloe because i love her , and nothing is gon na change that . no matter what comes our way , i 'm gon na be there for her . michael : well , good . i like that . i - i support you . i support both of you . kevin : i hope that you mean that . [ scene_break ] christine : you were telling me about this teenage boy you 're mentoring . paul : oh . alfonso . yeah , he 's really sharp , bright . he could do anything he wants . just needs to be pointed in the right direction . christine : that sounds familiar . paul : yeah , i know . he reminded me of jamie , too , which is why i really want to help him . oh , come on . do n't worry . i 'm not gon na adopt the kid . christine : oh . [ sighs ] it 's not that . [ chuckles ] paul : what ? christine : i was just thinking what a terrific guy i married . paul : oh . christine : [ chuckles ] paul : that 's really sweet . well , for now , at least , you have me all to yourself . [ scene_break ] nikki : i 'm sure you 're surprised to hear me say a kind word about sharon , but making the decision that you did takes courage . nick : thanks for saying that . sharon has tried so hard to get it together , but nothing else seemed to work . nikki : when your life spins out of control , sometimes the only thing you can do is go to extreme measures . nick : well , i just hope this is the start of a new beginning for sharon ... and for our family . [ scene_break ] noah : so , e.c.t . , huh ? that 's pretty intense . sharon : apparently , i was in pretty bad shape . i ... had some kind of a breakdown . noah : i 'm proud of you , mom . i am , and the whole family is . and , uh , things are gon na be better now . sharon : thanks for saying that , noah . noah : thank you for explaining . sharon : i could tell you were worried . noah : um , well , i can see you 're in good hands now . sharon : oh , are you taking off ? noah : yeah , uh , i 'll be back later . hey , you okay ? nick : when your mom was in the middle of her nightmares , i , uh -- i said some things . noah : like what ? nick : ah , do n't worry about it . it 's cool . sharon : you look upset . nick : well , i feel badly that i was n't able to help you . sharon , i did n't understand . maybe you 're free of this now . sharon : i hope so . but i feel like there 's something hanging over me . i keep feeling like there 's something i ought to be remembering . [ scene_break ] neil : you did a superb job preparing for the forrester pitch . hilary : well , would you like me to pitch it to you one more time ? neil : no , just the opposite . i do n't want you to be too well - rehearsed , okay ? um , hmm . we have a few hours to kill before the meeting . is there anything you 'd like to do or see in l.a. in the meantime ? hilary : there is something here that i 've been wanting to do my entire life . neil : hmm . [ scene_break ] [ cheers and applause ] neil : is that you ? is that you ? ! [ cheering ] run ! run ! go ! go , baby ! go ! go , baby ! drew : hilary , welcome to the show ! neil : whoo ! drew : hilary , welcome to the show . nice to see you . good luck ! drew : $ 1,129 . good luck . hilary , what do you say ? hilary : um ... [ audience shouting ] neil : $ 1 ! $ 1 ! $ 1 ! hilary : um , $ 1 , drew . drew : $ 1 . [ bell dings ] neil : yes ! drew : $ 1 . love the $ 1 bids . actual retail price -- $ 870 . hilary , come on up here ! [ cheers and applause ] thank you very much . i love your shirt . all : hilary ! hilary ! hilary ! drew : all right , so where are you from , hilary ? hilary : um , genoa city , wisconsin . drew : oh , all the way from wisconsin . welcome to the show . let 's give you some money . what do you say ? george , what do we have for her ? george : i ca n't wait to say this , hilary . you are gon na play plinko for the chance to win up to $ 50,000 ! neil : i can play this game ! [ cheers and applause ] drew : rachel . rachel , hilary . hilary , rachel . hilary : thank you ! drew : on your way up the stairs . neil : get the $ 10,000 ! drew : all right . going off to the side . $ 10,000 ! middle ! middle ! middle ! middle ! middle ! come on ! hilary : ahh ! drew : $ 10,000 ! neil : $ 10,000 ! [ cheers and applause ] drew : nice one ! $ 10,000 ! oh , man ! that went flying . $ 500 . you got $ 10,500 . hilary : that 's okay . drew : two more chips . let 's see a $ 10,000 . [ audience shouting ] another $ 1,000 . [ cheers and applause ] neil : we like that . we like $ 1,000 . drew : $ 10,000 in the middle . she got $ 11,500 . can she get 21 ... ? [ audience shouting ] drew : come on , $ 10,000 ! [ audience groans ] oh , another $ 1,000 . $ 12,500 ! come on down here , hilary ! [ cheers and applause ] nice job . congratulations . $ 12,500 for hilary ! [ scene_break ] chelsea : we 're fine . thank you . lily : well , hey . where are you off to ? devon : uh , meeting esmerelda . we have a heck of a night planned . lily : aww , are you guys gon na go shopping for private jets ? maybe you can find a gulfstream to match her eyes . devon : that 's really funny . how 's the fashion show coming ? did you guys get a lot of plans squared away at the meeting ? lily : um ... devon : something wrong ? lily : nothing i ca n't handle . do n't worry about it . devon : good . okay . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . mwah ! lauren : honey , i thought you were having lunch at crimson lights with kevin . michael : [ sighs ] we did . lauren : and ? i mean , what are you doing here ? not that i 'm complaining . michael : you 'll have to ask my brother . it was his idea . kevin : hi . chloe : hi . what ? kevin : um , i 'm sorry to interrupt . i - i can see that you 're busy . chelsea : it 's okay . uh , it 's okay . i 'll wait . kevin : this wo n't -- this wo n't take very long . i had something i wanted to give you , even though its two days late . [ chuckles ] chloe : uh , is that ... kevin : yeah , yeah , it 's a -- it 's a wedding ring . you know , the whole circle of life , infinity bond that ca n't be broken thing ? because that 's how i feel about us . plus , i thought , you know , giving you a little bling right now would n't exactly be the worst thing in the world , so come here . chloe : [ exhales deeply ] [ scene_break ] [ audience shouting ] hilary : oh ! drew : who do you want to say hi to ? hilary : um , i want to say hi to my boss neil winters who 's in the audience , um , everyone back in genoa city , uh , my boss jack abbott , who 's awesome ! neil : yes ! yes ! drew : a - a - a - and ... hilary : ohh ! drew : aw , hilary , i 'm sorry . hey , you were a great contestant . nice having you on the show . hilary : thank you . thank you . [ audience shouting ] [ scene_break ] sharon : whatever it is , i think it 's important . but i just ca n't -- damn it . it 's gone . nick : well , dr. mead says in time , you know , you should remember everything . sharon : let 's hope so . nick : look , i think that if it 's important enough , it 'll come back to you . [ next_on ] stitch : i 'm wishing my ex would give me another chance . dylan : are you ready to tell me what went down ? jack : we do n't have to be enemies . kelly : and we wo n't be friends . tyler : if i was going to propose to your daughter , you 'd be the first one to know . victor : but i would n't give my permission . | nikki visits the park and looks at the plaque in honor of katherine . she is joined by paul , who is out for his morning run . in the hospital , nick and sharon discuss the fact that cassie is dead . since sharon seems so disoriented , nick asks her if she knows why she is here . sharon does n't remember . in los angeles , neil and hilary have lunch at a restaurant . at the athletic club , chelsea , chloe , lily and lauren meet to discuss the upcoming fashion show . at the police department , noah and courtney discuss the fact that he is dating a cop . they kiss . paul surprises nikki with an ice cream cone . nikki is surprised that he would remember her favorite ice cream . paul and nikki relive the past . nikki lets paul know that winifred was in town , but dylan sent her on her way without a penny . at crimson lights , michael and kevin talk about how kevin married chloe to keep her out of fairview . lauren tells the other women that she will feature chelsea 's own fashion line at fenmore 's . chelsea asks chloe 's opinion , but chloe is sarcastic and tells her that she means that she would leave that decision to her . chloe asks to talk to chelsea alone . chelsea and chloe set boundaries as to what they will discuss and what they wo n't . while chelsea and lily go down to the bar , lauren has a talk with chloe and reminds her how important this fashion show is to a lot of people . chloe assures her that she knows that . chelsea lets lily know that she will not let anything mess this up . devon pulls lily aside to let her read an article that was on the internet about a car that he purchased for esmerelda as publicity for the fashion show . in los angeles , hilary and neil read the same article . paul lets courtney know that she is a cop now , but because of her undercover work with drug dealers , she needs to watch her back . christine comes in to join him . |
billy : you become a couple , you get close , but somehow it still feels like -- like you 're clueless sometimes , like you do n't know what to say or how to react and ... i do n't know . it 's like learning a new dance or something . victoria : yeah , because you know so much about dancing . [ both laugh ] billy : i 'll have you know that i 've been watching ballroom dancing how - to videos . eh , do n't ask . it 's one of chelsea 's things . victoria : oh . i had no idea . billy : yeah , me either . but i guess that 's the point . huh ? learning new things , trying not to step on people 's toes , trying not to act like an idiot . victoria : that 's how i was today with ben . i was just trying to comfort him , you know , and all the things that i said to him were just so off the mark . billy : you know , you really need to cut yourself some slack . there 's nothing you could have said that would have taken away his pain . victoria : i just do n't want to be that person that says all the wrong things . billy : yeah , i hear you . victoria : oh , really ? you and chelsea ? billy : yeah . victoria : that sounds so strange to me to say . you and chelsea . i mean , that 's who you are now , so ... billy and chelsea . i 'm happy for you . i really am happy for you . i want you to have a happy life . it 's just for so long , i thought that it was gon na be with me . [ both chuckle ] chelsea : sometimes i feel like i 'm cheating on him , being with billy . i know adam would n't approve . it 's crazy . i know he 's dead , but sometimes -- sometimes i feel like he 's still here . watching . adam : he is here . chelsea : what are you saying ? adam : his -- his spirit is here , his love , his son is here . i mean , just driving out here in the middle of nowhere makes you think about your wedding . that 's -- that 's a connection that 's never gon na go away . i think , um ... i think most people wish they had that connection with the person they were with , do n't you ? chelsea : stop it . adam : you want me to stop speaking the truth ? because it 's hitting too close to home ? kevin : how come i ca n't crack sharon 's interview file ? it 's the same freakin ' encryption as the others , but still . summer : you ca n't give up . sharon said something so awful that she was willing to steal the laptop to hide it . maybe she was willing to kill for the same reason . noah : stop ! mariah : you so badly want sharon to be responsible . you practically drool when you say that . summer : no , i just want the truth . noah : yeah , well , whoever did this is n't confessing anytime soon , and all we have to go on is these videos . but if we ca n't see them -- kevin : well , just because i do n't have sharon 's interview does n't mean i do n't have anything . here . austin : i got it . i hit pay dirt . people , we 're getting an inside view of the newman corruption firsthand from the woman who 'd know -- the bitter ex - wife , sharon newman . dylan : hey , sharon . sharon ? you okay ? sharon : it just never stops . one more thing that could cost me faith . if nick finds out -- dylan : what happened to you two having family breakfast with faith ? things looked civil between you and nick . sharon : they were . but they wo n't be . once nick knows ... dylan : oh , sharon . [ sighs ] what did you do ? sage : that tasted like pity . nick : you said that last time . sage : seems to happen in this room . i seem pathetic , and you try and kiss it away . nick : that 's not all i was thinking . sage : what were you thinking ? nick : let me show you . sage : i 'm serious . nick : so am i . look , i like kissing you . and i want to do it a lot more . and really , i do n't see why we 're not . i mean , your marriage is a business deal . my personal life is all drama and custody and just nothing that makes me smile . and there 's you . sage : i make you smile ? most people think i 'm bitter and negative . nick : [ laughs ] you see that ? see that smile ? it 's you . look , we 've been fighting this for a while , and i ca n't figure out why . but if you want to keep fighting it , just say the word and i will back off right now . chelsea : should n't the tow truck be here by now ? adam : yeah . oh , shoot . you know what ? we 've already missed the buyers meetings . i 'm sorry about that . chelsea : yeah , i 'm sorry , too . this is my business , my baby . well , my other baby . [ sighs ] adam : yeah . how 'd you get into that , by the way ? i mean , the -- the fashion design ? chelsea : okay , we do n't -- we do n't just have to make conversation , okay ? adam : of course . conversation -- yeah , i - i do that . i just -- too many questions . hey , at least this question was n't about adam , right ? it was n't about -- unless it was , of course . did he -- did he support you in your work ? chelsea : i 've already talked too much about adam , okay ? yes , what we had , it was ... adam : it was ... ? chelsea : but i love -- i love billy now , and we are focused on our future , so dwelling on the past is pointless . adam : it 's pointless ? is it ? 'cause it seems to me that you 're pretty aware that what you had with adam is a lot different than what you have with billy . chelsea : what are you talking about ? i love billy ! you 've seen us ! we 're very happy ! you saw how happy we were at our engagement party . adam : well , the engagement party for me was a blur . chelsea : yeah , because you drank too much ! so i do n't know if you think that you 're being honest , but it seems to me like you 're just acting jealous , okay ? and that 's not my fault nor my problem . billy : yeah , well , i guess i did a pretty damn good job of ruining things for us , huh ? victoria : it was n't just you . billy : [ scoffs ] yeah , it was . i was stupid . victoria : you were grieving . billy : vick , i started screwing things up long before delia died . victoria : well ... one of your screw - ups made me a mom . i would n't trade johnny for the world . billy : yeah , me too . but i never stopped giving you reasons to give up on me . and kelly was ... the last straw . victoria : she 's not here anymore . i really detested her . it would be hypocritical for me to say that i did n't . but i really would n't wish this on anyone . but i just do n't know what to say to ben , you know ? everything that i say sounds so pointless and -- and ... billy : look , that kind of knowing someone , knowing exactly what to say when they need to hear it , i mean , that -- that takes time . victoria : is it really time or is it just like a different understanding ? 'cause i really sometimes wonder if i 'll know anyone the way that i know you and you know me . billy : yeah . summer : so now you want to tell me how innocent sharon is ? noah : [ scoffs ] mariah : considering austin made it clear the dirt was on a newman , not sharon , yeah , i 'm thinking innocent . kevin : let 's not forget we also have stitch in the mix , who lied and claimed he never even gave an interview . summer : okay , so that makes him a liar , not a killer . sharon 's the one that wanted to steal my dead husband 's laptop . she 's the one that wanted her interview deleted . mariah : only so your chest - thumping daddy did n't go ballistic on her again ! noah : look , the secret could be about victor or even my grandmother . kevin : i think it 's a safe bet that the secret is about nick , which makes him a suspect also . i 'm just saying . summer : it 's not my dad . noah : no , and it 's not my mom . mariah : sharon has an alibi . she skidded off the road and then was at her place with dylan . summer : okay , well , then the accident could have happened on her way back from the cabin . mariah : oh , in a snowstorm with a child in the car ? summer : faith could have been asleep in the backseat and had no idea what sharon was really up to ! noah : this is ridiculous . it 's ridiculous , okay ? i 'm gon na go clear my mom of this right now . summer : noah , i get that you love her . she 's your mom . but your mom is capable of so many things . lying is the least of it . noah : [ scoffs ] sharon : we were fighting at the time over faith . and nick was hounding me about taking my meds , about the paternity test , and about being a bad mother . i was furious , and i was really hurt . so ... i did this interview . i said some really terrible things about nick . dylan : i mean , i 've never read the interview or heard anything about it . sharon : no , it 's on video . no one has seen it . but it could come out . it could come out anytime . [ voice breaking ] oh , gosh , all the progress that we 've made with faith ... oh , my god . you 're horrified . you know what ? you are the last person i should be telling about this , nick 's brother . dylan : no , no , no . actually , i was -- i was thinking before i shoot my mouth off . i think you should tell nick that this is out there . sharon : what ? no , the instant i do , he will use this against me . dylan : sharon , if he gets blindsided , it 's only gon na make things worse . you got to give nick a chance to deal with it before it gets out . sharon : you know what he 'll do ? he 'll somehow spin it into me not putting faith first . dylan : okay . you know that 's not true . and it sounds to me like you regret doing the interview . sharon : i do . i would take it back . dylan : okay , but you ca n't take it back . that 's why you have to handle this head - on . the worst part is always the secret . you get rid of that and you can deal with the issue , right ? right ? look , i can -- i can come with you if you need -- sharon : no . this is -- this is really , really ... it 's really sensitive . it has to be in private . i - i 'm gon na go now . i 'm gon na tell nick everything . nick : you cold ? sage : no . nick : you 're shivering . sage : oh . nick : was i too serious ? sage : no . nick : not serious enough ? sage : you talk a lot . nick : i do . sage : [ chuckles ] nick : i also kiss a lot . i can stop , i guess . sage : i do n't want you to stop . i lied when i said it tasted like pity . i think it 's just safer for me to say that than to deal with what this is . nick : are we dealing with this now ? sage : yes . yes , we are . i do n't want to fight it anymore . adam : you 're right . i was jealous at your engagement party . i was . i mean , look at my own marriage . it 'd be funny if it was n't so pathetic , right ? this is not exactly where i saw my life at this point . chelsea : well , everything i 've heard about you , you were some big playboy party animal . did you really expect a wife and kids ? adam : is this where you expected your life to be when you were younger ? chelsea : no . adam : okay . chelsea : i never thought i would live like normal people , not scamming tourists and conning landlords . adam : hmm . adam change all that for you ? chelsea : yeah . adam : yeah . chelsea : he did . adam : and then came connor ? chelsea : my son is the best thing that ever happened to me . adam : the best thing that ever happened to you is adam 's son . that 's ... that 's a bond that does n't break . chelsea : just so you know , billy loves connor . and i love billy . and i want to go home . you know what ? you can wait for the tow truck . i 'm gon na have billy come get me . adam : the tow truck will be here any minute . just put the phone down . chelsea : no , i 'm not gon na do that . i think i might wait outside . actually , better yet , maybe i 'll walk home . adam : okay , look , you are not going anywhere . billy : we do know each other , do n't we , which means you know what a jerk i was with the gambling and the booze and the lies and ... why did i always have to push my luck with you , huh ? i mean , i push my luck , and then it runs out -- with delia and with you and ... vick , i want you to know something . i 'm not that stupid anymore . i grew up . i just ... i wished i learned it sooner . victoria : yeah , well , you did grow up . you know , and now you and chelsea are on to something really good . billy : just like you and stitch , right ? but that does n't mean that we have to pretend that we did n't exist . but , um , you know , we 'll always have katie and johnny , right ? victoria : and that 's a reason to stay connected for sure . it 's not just the kids , you know . billy : no . not for me , either . victoria : you know something ? you were the best friend i ever had . i finally stopped taking myself so seriously all the time . [ chuckles ] billy : rum will do that to a person . victoria : no , it was you . no one could make me laugh the way that you do . billy : [ sighs ] or make you cry as often as i did . victoria : you ca n't really have one without the other . billy : no , you ca n't . mariah : mainline that caffeine , bud . keep your fingers flying . kevin : thank you . summer : you do realize that he could open up a file that proves that sharon killed austin , right ? mariah : but he wo n't because she did n't . summer : look , i get that it 's not easy to think about , okay ? when kelly accused my mom of poisoning -- mariah : phyllis was innocent , which means so is sharon . i like the way you 're thinking , summer . kevin : someone is working here . oh , yeah . it 's me . summer : just trying to be nice . mariah : yeah , 'cause being nice is really all that great . what about being honest ? summer : it is possible to do both . mariah : you think so ? summer : mm - hmm . mariah : because austin was nice and sweet with you , but was he honest ? or was he just trying to keep you from finding out that his hobby was trashing your family ? kevin : yeah , you know , i 'm thinking that honest and nice are n't always the same for some people . austin : your dad really seems to be into the bar thing . being a newman , i figured he 'd be more of a power suit and board meetings . summer : no , my dad is kind of the anti - newman . i mean , he 's worked there now and again , but he 's never really wanted being a newman to define him . he 's always wanted to be his own man , kind of like you . austin : yeah , being a newman does n't suck , though . not just the money , but i 'm sure he 's , you know , used his name to get out of a jam . summer : no , my dad 's always warned noah and me against pulling the `` do n't you know who i am ? `` kind of stuff . i do n't think he 'd ever do that himself . [ computer keys clacking ] summer : [ sighs ] mariah : what is it ? oh , please do n't tell me that you 're gon na cry . summer : no , just shut up for like two seconds , okay ? i remember something . austin was asking me questions , like if my dad had ever played the newman card to get out of trouble or victor ever played it for him . mariah : see ? summer : that just means that austin was dropping hints about the documentary i did n't get . mariah : or it means nick covered up some dirty deed and sharon knew about it . kevin : what deed ? mariah : something that someone would kill to keep quiet . sage : [ groans ] stop , stop , stop , stop . nick : stop ? you really want me to ? sage : no . yes . [ chuckles ] nick : no ? yes ? sage : we ca n't stay here all day . nick : we are closed for business . sage : [ chuckles ] yeah , but there are contractors walking around outside . how you doing ? nick : yeah . all right . i 'll put my clothes back on . under protest . want to hand me that shirt ? sage : no . nick : come on . you can do it . see it ? it 's right there . [ knock on door ] sharon : nick , we need to -- billy : i think this is when katie 's supposed to cry and save us . victoria : but we 're so mature and adult that we manage to save ourselves . billy : yeah , it 's a learning experience , right ? nothing to beat ourselves up over . victoria : well , life is always a learning experience . and we got an `` a `` for today . [ sighs ] at least on this issue . billy : and look , what stitch is going through , losing kelly , it just caught you off guard . i think you 're ready to handle it now . victoria : i am ? billy : vick , you 're one of the most supportive people i 've ever met . it 's a gift . and now stitch is going to get to see that . i , um , i should clear out . victoria : yeah , you should . i do n't even know why you came by . [ chuckles ] billy : i , uh , do n't really remember myself , but if i think of it , i 'll give you a call . victoria : thank you for , um , for whatever . [ chuckles ] billy : you , too . [ sighs ] chelsea : let . go . do n't touch me , okay ? you 're scaring me . adam : i just did n't want you to walk home . chelsea : well , that 's really not your choice . you 're not my husband . adam : sometimes i feel like i 'm no one 's husband . i got to get this -- this whole envy thing in check . there . done . envy in check . i 'm sorry about that . i apologize . chelsea : trust me . no one is envious of my marriage to adam , certainly not the way it ended . adam : it was intense and passionate . it 's more real than anything i 've ever had . you know , chelsea , you know the -- the ugly truth about who i really am and what it is that i want more than anything . and the truth is , you 're the only one who knows . that makes you special . [ knock on window ] chelsea : [ sighs ] we 're saved . noah : you talked my mom down that night after her car went up in the ditch ? dylan : she got faith home . i showed up . uh , we got the fire started and built a fort . i mean , your dad knows all this stuff . noah : no , i know . just forget about him for now . i 'm just asking for me , okay ? i 'm -- i 'm worried about my mom . i want to make sure that she 's okay , that she 's in a good place . dylan : that night , no , she was -- she was not okay . she was worried that your dad would come down on her because she took faith out in the snow . and she was right . he did . so yeah , she was freaked out , but she was n't off - base . noah : how freaked out was she ? dylan , i mean , did it seem out of proportion ? did she say anything to you that you did n't understand or maybe seemed illogical ? dylan : uh , are you asking me if i think she 's off her meds ? noah : yeah . yeah , i guess i am . sharon : are you kidding me ? ! nick : sharon , this is a private office . sharon : i came here to speak to you as one adult to another , but you 're too busy acting like a teenager who ca n't even find the time to find a bed ! sage : i 'm just gon na go . nick : no , no , no . do n't . not because of this . sharon : oh , i 'm -- i 'm just a `` this `` now ? ! nick : look , whatever it is you need to talk to me about , we can do later . sharon : in between sex sessions ? oh , how will you find the time ? ! sage : okay , now i really am going on my own volition . nick : uh , uh ... so ... sage : so ... nick : am i gon na see you later ? sage : yeah . you will . nick : all right . sage : i - i just got to get my -- i 'll go behind you . nick : look , uh , you got no business showing up here , acting like this . sharon : you remember this day , nicholas newman . of all the times you have dragged me to court , called me an unfit mother , taken my child away from me , so smug and self - righteous while you sleep with a married woman ! nick : look , we are not in court right now , all right ? whatever i do , whoever i decide to do it with is none of your business . sharon : oh , and yet everything i do or think or feel sends you running to a judge to whine ! nick : i do n't want to think about a judge or court , and i do n't want to keep dragging up all this ugly stuff between us , sharon . i just want to move on . sharon : yeah , so do i . but we know things about each other , nick . things that no one else knows . that and our kids creates a special bond . it 's fragile . nick : okay , look , i 've said this before . we are not getting back together . if this is some pitch to unite our family again -- sharon : oh , my god , nick , i am not throwing myself at you here . god , the ego on you ! nick : then what is it ? sharon : there 's something that you need to know . nick : what did you do now ? sharon : what did i do ? as if i 'm the only guilty party in the room ? nick : guilt ? what ? are we back to me and sage again ? sharon : you think i care about what happened today ? yeah , what you did today , it was tacky and it was tawdry , but it was nothing . it was nothing by comparison to ... nick : comparison to what ? sharon : that you even think i care about what you did today shows where your priorities are . thank you so much for reminding me that this is your problem , not mine . noah : dylan said that my mom was a little freaked out that night . issues came up about her maybe being off her meds . mariah : even if she still is , so what ? that does n't make her homicidal . summer : she put my mother in a coma when she was off of her meds ! sharon is fully capable of bodily harm ! mariah : oh , my god . this is so stupid ! i 'm not even gon na continue to discuss this with you until we see the interview on austin 's computer , okay ? ! noah : you 're saying that like it 's gon na clear mom . the fact is , it might make her more of a suspect . kevin : considering that it was sharon saying something about someone else ... summer : yeah , `` someone else `` being my dad , who was trapped under half of a building . noah : look , we need to find out who killed austin , who attacked abby , who 's sending us these messages . how do they know where we are and what we 're doing ? kevin : easy . they 're stalking us . what ? it 's true . look , i get off on hacking and breaking encryptions and playing whodunit , but the reality is , somebody out there knows way too much about us , and we know nothing about them , especially what their endgame is . worst - case scenario , we end up like austin . and frankly , my life has sucked on and off for , mm , for a long time now , so i do n't plan on checking out until i have a solid 30 , 40 good years under my belt . [ door closes ] billy : hey . you 're here . what happened to your meeting ? chelsea : we had to cancel . the car stalled . billy : gabe 's car broke down ? chelsea : well , technically , it was a jabot car , but ... billy : but it broke down with you in it ? chelsea : no , not in it . i was strapped to the roof . is that bad ? billy : how 'd you get home ? chelsea : the tow truck got us moving again eventually . billy : so , you just sat there the whole time ? chelsea : no , no , we -- we mooned truck drivers as they drove by . billy : this is hilarious . chelsea : we talked . billy : about ? chelsea : mostly we talked ... about adam . adam : hey . sage : hey . adam : well , come on . are n't you gon na , you know , ask me how my day went ? sage : why would i do that ? adam : what ? sage : why would i do that ? why would i ask you how your day is ? adam : do n't you want to know if my road trip with chelsea was a complete success ? sage : of course . are you back together ? adam : no , not yet , but considering the fact that she told me that she feels like being with billy makes her sometimes feel like she 's cheating on adam , i feel like we 're really well on our way here . sage : sounds like it . adam : yeah . sage : good for you . adam : it 's good . sage : good . adam : yeah , it 's good . it 's fantastic . it 's wonderful . what is -- what is wrong with you ? what are you doing ? sage : why do n't you ask me how my day was ? oh . i know . you do n't really care . which is totally understandable with our marriage of convenience . but i can get my feeling elsewhere . and i did . adam : what the hell does that mean ? you talking about nick ? sage : yep . adam : you and nick ? sage : we did . and it was incredible . adam : well , look at that . i was gone for , uh , almost two whole hours before you sealed the deal with my brother . sage : actually , he 's not your brother . and yes , we did seal it in a very ... big way . adam : nice discretion . sage : okay , look , i am happy in my afterglow , and you are all `` thwarted desire `` with chelsea . this is how romance is supposed to work -- no lies , no trickery , no hiding your actual identity . adam : yeah , so now all of a sudden what ? you do n't give a damn about the inheritance ? sage : no , i 've waited a very long time for someone to feel about me how i feel about them . and you , money , perception is not gon na ruin it for me . so i 'm gon na worry about myself . you can go obsess about your widow . i 'll be fine . adam : oh . chelsea : really , it was the scenery that got me started . billy : so , you just what ? saw a cloud shaped like adam ? chelsea : the view -- it just reminded me of kansas , and we got to talking about my wedding there and connor and all of the things that i have n't forgotten . billy : so , all this just came pouring out ? chelsea : it 's like when you sit next to somebody on an airplane , you know , and you tell them your entire life story . i mean , gabe 's not you . he does n't have this awful history with adam . billy : right , i mean , i guess adam 's just some guy that gabe does n't give a damn about . chelsea : although he did kind of get worked up at one point . billy : worked -- worked up about what ? chelsea : oh , just -- just his own bizarre marriage . but he ... he did at one point have this -- this tone . it reminded me of adam 's . billy : what ? did he do something terrible ? chelsea : no , no , no , no , no . it -- it came and it went . it just reminded me that the way you are , the way you react to things , you know , the way you have your own perspective , it just reminded me that you 're the only man i want to share my life with . so , i think that we should call that wedding location that you love so much and try to go see it today . billy : uh , you know what , chelsea ? i think they 've probably already filled our spot . chelsea : well , do n't you at least want to try ? billy : why make ourselves crazy ? we already agreed that jack and phyllis are gon na be doing their thing first . we got plenty of time to make this official , right ? summer : dad . nick : supergirl . summer : hi . nick : hi . does n't get easier , does it ? summer : no . it 's like my brain is all austin all the time . [ sighs ] you know , what he did , the way that he died . doing something awful does n't make someone an awful person , does it ? nick : not always , no . summer : regret -- that counts for something , right ? nick : well , sometimes it counts for a lot . summer : so you know what it 's like to regret something , to want more than anything to undo what you did ? nick : i think i know what this is about . sharon : smug , self - right -- dylan : sharon . sharon : dylan . dylan : hey . i came to see how things went with nick . sharon : [ sighs ] well , now you know . [ voice breaking ] i 'm tearing up a card from my sweet daughter to her father . once again , you 're catching me at my worst . or i do n't know -- maybe that 's all that 's left of me now . dylan : i take it nick did n't react well when you told him about the interview . sharon : he does n't know . no idea . i went to the underground with the best of intentions , only it was a little bit awkward because he had just finished having sex with sage ! dylan : oh . sharon : yeah , i went to talk to him like a responsible parent to once again try to prevent nick from flipping out and keeping me away from faith , and he 's already interviewing my replacement half - naked ! dylan : sharon , sharon , nobody could ever replace you for faith . you know that . it 's not possible . sharon : your tone . dylan : what about it ? sharon : you always sound like that when ... am i spinning out ? ! dylan : you 're speaking faster than usual , and your -- your eyes are a little glossy . sharon : what ? i do n't know . what does that even mean ? [ gasps ] dylan : what 's wrong ? chelsea : oh , poor stitch . he 's finally getting his life back on track , and then he loses his sister ? billy : [ sighs ] chelsea : [ sighs ] well , thank god he has victoria to help get him through this . billy : yeah , well , there 's the issue that victoria is not terribly fond of kelly , and she 's trying to help him , but she just does n't know how . chelsea : sounds like you helped walk her through it ? billy : [ scoffs ] well , i kind of owe her , do n't i ? i mean , i 'm the reason that ... she does n't like kelly to begin with . i mean , basically it 's my fault that the two of them were having a hard time . chelsea : victoria 's lucky she has you to talk to . billy : chelsea ... i want you to know that you can talk to me , too , about anything , about -- about adam . chelsea : the past is always right here , is n't it ? in katie , in connor . [ sighs ] blended families are so common , but common does not mean simple . billy : your past made you the woman that i love . and i guess that i 'm hoping that , um ... chelsea : yes . your past makes you the man that i want to marry . billy : well , then i guess that 's what we focus on -- our future together . adam : i 'm not gon na let your infidelity ruin my plans with chelsea . sage : my infidelity ? adam : that 's right . sage : gabe , chelsea thinks that you 're pining for me , which makes you safe and nonthreatening to her . you have to go to her , tell her that i do n't want you , that i will never love you . in fact , tell her that i 'm sleeping with nick newman . go cry on her shoulder , beg her for a reason to believe in love again . i mean , the stuff practically writes itself . you 'll thank me later . summer : you know what it 's like to regret something forever . nick : sweetheart , of course i do , but it kills me to think that you blame yourself . look , your marriage to austin , you got married out of love . now , we may never know what kind of person austin was deep down , but you are honest , and you have nothing to be ashamed of . summer : you said that you understood . i thought -- thought you did something . nick : look , i have a million things i 've done that i 'm ashamed of . at least people think so . but that 's what it is to be human . we hurt each other , and then they hurt us back . we do our best to -- to do better . then we put the past where it belongs -- behind us . mariah : how about now ? kevin : well , since you 're seated about three inches away from my shoulder , i think you 'd know if i suddenly opened up sharon 's interview . noah : so we have nothing . kevin : well , not nothing . mariah : something ? kevin : i recovered the timestamp from when sharon 's file and the others were deleted . it was definitely when we were all passed out at the cabin . so if there were any lingering suspicions that it was one of us , those are dead now , too . while we were all passed out and austin was murdered , that 's the time that somebody deleted all the evidence . sharon : no , no , no , no , no , no , no . dylan : what is this truth about ? who would do this ? sharon : it 's mental torture , psychological warfare ! they want me to be afraid and anxious ! they want me to suffer and -- and to be punished ! dylan : how -- how could they get past security ? sharon : i do n't know , but they did ! they got past security ! they broke into my house ! do you think it was me ? do you think i wrote that ? [ next_on ] stitch : last time someone helped me shower , i cheated on victoria . mariah : what 'd you find ? kevin : i decrypted sharon 's interview with austin . nick : how 's it going ? adam : you really gon na play it that way ? just pretend like you did n't have sex with my wife ? | while kevin tries to encrypt sharon 's interview files , summer , noah , and mariah argue about whether or not sharon is capable of murder . dylan convinces sharon to tell nick she did an incriminating interview with austin . sharon goes to `` the underground `` and finds nick and sage fresh from having sex . nick and sharon argue . sharon goes home , with dylan following . sharon discovers a message written on the mirror , `` i know what happened and so do you `` . stranded in a jabot car , chelsea and `` gabe `` talk about adam . chelsea feels that `` gabe `` asks too many questions and tries to leave but `` gabe `` stops her . later , `` gabe `` tells sage he feels he 's getting close to getting chelsea back while chelsea is at home telling billy that `` gabe `` just reminded her that billy is the only man she wants to be with . |
[ previously_on ] mariah : [ crying ] i swear to god , if i touch you right now , i 'm never gon na let you go . tessa : [ crying ] i do n't want you to let go . [ both crying ] jill : you need to lease it , and i am in the market for office space . nick : i am interested . nick : hey , jill ! i just wanted to come by and ... check and see if the space is okay ! billy : nick . nick : are you the new tenant ? alyssa : adam thinks his father , victor newman , may have killed my father ? chelsea : he did n't tell you that ? adam : so she will not suspect that we might use anything she finds against my father ? chelsea : nope , absolutely not . adam : and you think she took the bait ? chelsea : oh , yeah . connor : please , dad . i want to go to the ranch . adam : connor , i know you miss your grandparents and you want to ride the horses . connor : and play video games . adam : but we ca n't do it right now . connor : why not ? adam : because i have to take care of a few things . but i promise you , when the time is right , we 're gon na take a special trip over there , okay ? [ doorbell rings ] hey , who knows ? might be sooner than we thought . alyssa : okay . i do n't know what you were thinking , but -- [ clears throat ] hey ! how you doing , connor ? you remember me ? connor : yeah . from kansas . alyssa : mm . connor : what are you doing here ? alyssa : i 'm just here to talk to your dad . adam : connor , why you go up and play in your room for a little while , okay ? alyssa : you were n't completely honest with me . adam : i know . i - it 's complicated . alyssa : [ chortles ] seems pretty simple to me . not only do you suspect my father was a killer , you think yours is one , too . [ footsteps approach ] sharon : oh , um , i was just going to wait for victoria in here . i can wait in another room . victor : no , no . that 's alright . please come in . sharon : before you say anything , let me say i know that you 're opposed to me counseling victoria , but , honestly , i am just here to help . that 's all . victor : well , i do n't want to argue with you about that . sharon : you do n't ? victor : no . how are you coping ? sharon : coping ? victor : with your cancer diagnosis . sharon : oh . uh ... [ voice breaking ] i 've definitely seen better days . victor : i 'm sorry . tessa : [ sighs heavily ] so ... [ sighs ] are we ready to face the world ? mariah : and leave the thousand - thread - count fortress of love ? no ! no ! why in the world would we do that when it 's very safe and sexy in here ? tessa : mm - hmm . and it 's sketchy and scary out there ? mariah : yeah . yes . kind of . tessa : [ chuckles ] okay . well , do n't -- do n't get nervous on me now . i mean , as long as we 're good in here ... we can handle anything out there . mariah : i know . i just do n't want anything to get in the way and ruin it . tessa : mm . well , it won't . you and i are solid . stable . mariah : yeah , like an old dresser . tessa : okay . well ... the safe ... mariah : [ laughs ] tessa : ... and the sexy will travel with us everywhere . mariah : i ... like the sound of that . tessa : mm ? mariah : you know what ? tessa : hmm ? mariah : the safe and sexy zone ... is right here ... tessa : mm - hmm . mariah : ... right now . nick : why are you making yourself comfortable in my old office ? billy : why do you care ? it 's not your office anymore . nick : i do n't want you in it . billy : well , you should have thought about that before you signed a lease with jill . nick : you 're working for chancellor now ? billy : this floor is the home of chancellor 's new media division , which i will be running . nick : jill did not mention what the space was for or who would be using it . billy : well , you can read all about it in the press release we 'll be putting out soon . nick : oh , i ca n't wait . `` billy abbott and unfulfilled promises . `` sound familiar ? billy : i think it 's best we do n't make this about victoria . nick : why start now ? everything is always about you . too many after parties ? additional sponsorship mariah : mm . tessa : what do you think ? are we ready to take the first step out of bed ? mariah : ugh . you make it nearly impossible , but , yes . tessa : mm . mariah : yes . tessa : the future 's out there waiting for us . mariah : [ chuckles ] tessa : [ chuckles ] mariah : ugh . do you think we can get through the pitfalls and the obstacles ? tessa : mm . yeah . i know we can . mariah : how can you be so confident ? tessa : because we 've -- we 've both made mistakes , and we 've learned from them . mariah : i will never cheat on you again ... and i will never keep what 's bothering me from you . but how can we be sure that i wo n't find some new and different way to screw up ? tessa : oh , i 'm betting on it . mariah : what ? tessa : well , mistakes are a part of life . without them , you never change or grow . i know because i have made more mistakes than probably anybody . mariah : [ chuckles softly ] tessa : and i want the two of us to keep growing and changing together . mariah : i want that , too . and maybe we can make each other better versions of ourselves . tessa : you 've already done that for me . from now on , things are only gon na just keep getting better . mariah : i really hope you 're right ... tessa : [ chuckles ] mariah : ... because we 're about to face our first obstacle . you 're going back on tour ... i have to go home , and we 're gon na be long distance ... again . billy : i have my regrets about what happened with victoria , but i 'm not about to discuss them with you . nick : you do n't have to . i already know what happened . you used her till it was n't convenient for you anymore . billy : that 's not at all what happened . nick : billy ... this is who you are . it 's what you do . you just move on to the next thing , which i guess is this company . but it does n't look great for you that jill had to lie about your involvement in order to get this lease . billy : actually , i had no idea what jill was up to , and , apparently , neither do you , which does give me a certain sense of satisfaction . nick : well , you can bet i 'll be talking to her about it . billy : okay . good luck . i saw the lease , and you 're stuck with us . sharon : my , uh -- my first talks with victoria went pretty well , i think . victor : well , i think it went so well that she ended up being in her office again before she was ready , i think . sharon : well , she 's going to have to figure that out on her own . i 'm just here to try to help her get through it . victor : but , you know , my concern is that this would be too taxing for both of you . sharon : well , we 're aware of the toll that it might take , so we 're going to be careful not to overdo it , but i honestly think spending this time together has been -- it 's been really beneficial for both of us . victor : mm - hmm . sharon : is there ... something else you want to say ? victor : no . no . not at all . sharon : are you okay ? victor : yeah . i 'm fine . thank you for asking . sharon : right . i think i used to be able to read you a little bit better . victor : not as well as you think you do . sharon : okay . so , there 's nothing else weighing on you ? victor : no . alyssa : i assume chelsea filled you in on our conversation . adam : she did . alyssa : is she here ? adam : uh , she 's actually out meeting with her business partner about her fashion line . alyssa : might be for the best , since this is really between you , me , and our fathers . adam : listen , i - i apologize for not being completely honest with you . it 's just it 's really hard for me to imagine that my father could 've killed somebody . alyssa : i know . you hear something truly terrible about someone you love , and it 's just like a knife to the heart . adam : mm - hmm . alyssa : my first reaction was to get defensive . adam : i understand . alyssa : but i did n't mean to take that out on you . i mean , knowing that my father was a loan shark is one thing , but suspecting that he might be responsible for cliff 's death is another . [ sighs ] cliff was a good man . i remember him being a great father when we were kids . adam : he was . alyssa : so , i 'm -- i 'm sorry i lashed out . adam : listen , i do not blame you for anything . and you should n't feel guilty about something your father might have done . alyssa : i wish it were that easy . adam : believe me . i know . alyssa : i get why you did n't want to say anything . you did n't want to incriminate your dad . but if things went down the way you think they did ... that means both our fathers killed someone . i mean , that 's a lot to process , but do n't you think we need to know the truth ? adam : i mean , it 's better than not knowing . [ sighs ] tessa : i - i know we can do long distance . mariah : this time . tessa : well , this time we 're gon na be better . mariah : i am going to be better . tessa : no . no . w - we -- we are gon na be more in tune with each other 's feelings , more diligent about making time for each other , and we 're gon na be open about our issues because we know what 's at stake . mariah : i know we will . it 's just so hard . [ chuckles softly ] it 's so hard to leave you . i mean , we just got back together . tessa : yeah . i know . it 's killing me . [ groans ] [ sighs ] tessa : well , maybe i should just take a break from tour . mariah : what ? no . no . there 's no way that you 're doing that . tessa : i know , but i just -- mariah : no . but nothing . you are finally getting the success that you 've worked so hard for , and i am not gon na take that away from you . but ... maybe we can flip the script . tessa : are you saying what i think you 're saying ? nick : see , here 's the thing . i do n't just want you out of this building . i want you out this town , period . i want you as far away from my sister as possible . billy : well , i 'm not gon na hurt her again . nick : how am i supposed to believe that after the countless broken vows and promises and your reckless behavior that led to her getting stabbed by some stalker ? do you even give a damn about that ? billy : of course i do . i hate what happened . and do n't you dare question the feelings that i have for the mother of my children . nick : you know , billy , i 'm getting real tired of your after - the - fact regrets . billy : and i 'm getting tired of being a scapegoat for you and your father . every day he does something awful , and everybody just forgives and forgets . nick : my dad 's paid for what he 's done . billy : oh , come on , nick . it was n't that long ago that he lied to victoria , telling her that he had proof that i slept with amanda , which never happened . and yet , somehow , that information disintegrates into thin air . nick : your relationship imploding with my sister 's got nothing to do with my dad . that 's on you . billy : i know , and i 'm taking responsibility for my actions , which is the point . your father never does . he lied to his daughter 's face ... and there 's no consequences paid by him once again . nick : that 's between my dad and victoria . billy : and there you are , right , making excuses for him , enabling him every single time . he snaps fingers , you go straight back to the company like a loyal little foot soldier . nick : excuse me ? ! lily : uh , excuse me . what 's going on here ? nick : hey , lily . lily : hi . billy : i 'm just congratulating nick on officially becoming victor jr . victor : i 'm concerned about victoria ... and i want to make sure that nicholas gets all the help he need to make sure that newman runs smoothly , okay ? sharon : okay . i just thought i sensed something else is going on . victor : no . nope , nothing . sharon : alright . well , i ca n't believe i 'm gon na say this , but if you ever need a sounding board ... victor : i promise you ... i won't . [ footsteps approach ] victoria : hi . victor : hi , sweetheart . victoria : uh , i hope i 'm not interrupting anything . victor : not at all . sharon : no . victor : if you will forgive me ... victoria : so , what was going on there ? sharon : i do n't know . victoria : you were n't at each other 's throats ? sharon : i ca n't explain it . victoria : okay . well , then i wo n't question it . sharon : that 's probably for the best . alyssa : the more i think about it , the more i fear your suspicions about what happened might be right . [ sighs ] cliff ca n't pay his loan back to my dad . my father hires someone to scare him . it goes wrong . adam : mm . alyssa : dad goes to prison . when he gets out , he hounds your mother for the money he 's owed . victor is furious . and then my father falls from a barn loft to his death . adam : i mean , that would explain why my mother did n't want to go to the funeral and why your mother refused to talk about your dad for years . alyssa : but we still do n't have any evidence . adam : yeah . but the question is , do we want to look for it ? i mean , it 's a big decision ... alyssa : [ sighs ] adam : ... and it could lead us down a road we might not want to travel . alyssa : and once we do , there 's no going back . adam : and i - i do n't want to push you into anything , so if you do n't want to pursue this , i - i won't ... 'cause we 're in this together . alyssa : [ scoffs ] i 'm not sure that we have much of a choice anymore . i mean , if we leave things out there unanswered , it 's going to eat at us for the rest of our lives . adam : yeah . alyssa : at least i know it will for me . [ sighs ] i 'll start looking into it . adam : okay . do you mind if i ask how you 're gon na go about doing that ? alyssa : the usual way -- asking questions , collecting documents . adam : and i - i understand that that 's usually the way it 's done . but if victor newman even gets a whiff of what you 're up to , he 's gon na shut it down like that . alyssa : so , what are you suggesting , then ? adam : that you need a plan . and i can help you come up with one . tessa : [ clears throat ] mariah : hey ! put some clothes on . [ chuckles ] tanner : hey . mariah : wow . he 's still not putting any clothes on . tessa : unh - unh . tanner : you guys are back together . tessa : yeah . mariah : we are . tanner : i had a feeling you were with mariah . tessa : in a thousand - thread - count fortress of love . tanner : huh ? [ chuckles ] mariah : uh , i have to give you credit for our reconciliation , so thank you for letting me go on stage and humiliate myself . tanner : well , uh , your humiliation got us our loudest applause of the night , so i 'm good with it . tessa : [ chuckles ] mariah : and i also wanted to apologize for accusing you of putting the moves on tessa . tanner : already forgotten . tessa : well , we are glad you said that , because we have a big favor to ask of you . mariah : how would you feel about a superdevoted fangirl coming on tour with you ? it 's me . it 's me . the fangirl is , uh -- is me . it would just be short- term , and i promise i would be the best groupie ever . tanner : [ clicks tongue ] i do n't know . [ chuckles ] i 'm messing with you . i 'd love it . mariah : really ? tanner : yeah . i mean , our audience witnessed your angst , and i would -- i 'd really hate to deprive them of that happy afterparty . mariah : [ chuckles ] tessa : [ chuckles ] thank you . yes ! mariah : that was easier than i thought . and now that we have tanner 's approval ... there 's just somebody else 's that i need to get . victoria : so , i guess this is our first official session . sharon : well , we do n't have to think of it like that . victoria : [ clears throat ] yeah . it just -- i do n't know -- feels a little weird . sharon : weird how ? victoria : just do n't do that open - ended - question thing . sharon : [ laughing ] okay . so , weird like ... a bad first date . victoria : yeah , now that you mention it . sharon : [ chuckles ] well , we can talk about those , too , but we might be here for a while . victoria : especially if we start talking about bad relationships . sharon : bad marriages . victoria : how much time do you have ? sharon : [ chuckles ] victoria : [ chuckles ] seriously , i do n't know what to talk about . i mean ... i do n't know . nothing 's coming to my mind . sharon : well , let 's not force it . let 's just , you know , do something to take our mind off of everything , like , um ... a chess game . or is no one allowed to touch victor 's chessboard ? victoria : i wouldn't . sharon : are you serious ? is he watching us right now , or is this wired to an alarm ? [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] victor really does see himself as the king , does n't he ? and nikki is his queen . and i wonder where i fit into all of it . he probably just sees me as a pawn . victoria : well , you 're the mother of his grandchildren , so i think he sees you as a rook , at the very least . sharon : well , i like to think of myself as my own queen ... with my own army around me . victoria : oh . queen sharon . sharon : exactly . [ chuckles ] you know , i - i really am grateful for all the people in my life ... and all of the love and support they 've given me . you know , there 's nick , too . he 's doing double duty . he 's helping both of us . victoria : i know . my brother is a great guy . sharon : he really is . see ? you have an army of your own . victoria : yeah , i do . my parents have been wonderful . i could n't ask for more . and it 's funny , is n't it ? it 's bizarre , actually , how our children are ... stepping in to help us . like reed -- he calls me every day . he never does that . sharon : [ chuckling ] oh , my gosh . noah does the same . hey , maybe we 're on to something here . victoria : yeah , using our plights to get our children 's attention . sharon : [ chuckles ] no . the plan is a little bit flawed . i was really worried about how mariah and faith were gon na handle the news at first and the day - to- day stress , but ... i think they 've both found a strength inside of them that they did n't know they had . you know , they 've been with me through all the ups and downs , and ... it 's really made the difference . and , you know , rey 's been great . victoria : well , yeah . mm - hmm . sharon : oh . i 'm sorry . i mean , i did n't mean to say -- victoria : no , you do n't have to be sorry . it 's fine . i 'm a queen without a king . it 's okay . sharon : hey , tell me if this is a little bit too personal , & but ... are things really over between you and billy ? billy : how many times have you sworn you 'd never go back to newman enterprises and as soon as daddy calls , you go crawling back ? nick : do n't pretend to know anything about me . lily : okay . let 's just take this down a notch , please . nick : not sure if you 're caught up on current events , lily , but the reason i 'm back at newman is 'cause this punk shows up to a party , drunk , that he was n't invited to , which led to my sister getting stabbed by some lunatic . lily : okay . that 's not really any of my siness . billy : no . see , that 's my point . you 're just making excuses , just like your father , casting blame around . nick : no . you are to blame , billy , but you just do n't get it . everyone who gets close to you gets hurt . you 're like a ticking time bomb waiting to explode . well , let me tell you something . as far as this family 's concerned , that 's over . i 'm never letting you hurt victoria or katie or johnny ever again . billy : i am a damn good father , and you should keep my kids ' names out of your mouth . lily : okay , okay , okay . that is enough . wow ! `` the young and the restless `` will continue . hy - a - lur - onic acid . mariah : i 'm worried about deserting my mom . i mean , i know she has an amazing support system and she 's been so strong . but there are some days when chemo just ... kicks her butt ... and [ sighs ] i do n't know if i can abandon her right now . tessa : yeah , no , i get it . but as someone who was kept out of the loop myself , i think you should at least call her . make the decision with her instead of shutting her out . victoria : you know , it 'd be really easy for me to hate billy ... um , but , honestly , i can't . part of me wishes that he was here to help me through this and i could lean on him . sharon : and is that out of the realm of possibility ? victoria : yeah . that 's not an option . [ cellphone rings ] sharon : oh , that 's mariah . victoria : go ahead . sharon : hey , you . i 'm so glad you called . tell me , how did things go with tessa ? mariah : better than i could have hoped . we 're back together . sharon : oh , my gosh ! that 's so great ! good for you ! i 'm so happy ! mariah : thank you . thank you for everything -- for being you , for being my rock . sharon : that 's what moms are for . mariah : and that 's what daughters are for ... which is what ... makes this so hard . sharon : what ? what is ? mariah : uh , tessa and i were discussing ... me going on tour with her . adam : look , victor 's got eyes and ears everywhere . so even if you start with someone on the periphery of all this , chances are word is gon na get back to him and he may retaliate . alyssa : well , i 'd definitely like to avoid that . adam : okay . then i need you to be as quiet and as stealthy as possible so you wo n't raise any red flags . and that is where i can help , because i know how to unearth some skeletons in my dad 's closet without him knowing . but i need you to protect me by keeping my name out of it . alyssa : right . the key is to get to the truth . then we 'll just figure out what to do with it . it will be hard for me to find an outlet that 'll agree to publish it without me identifying my sources . adam : you do n't need to worry about that , okay ? i own a stake in an online news outlet , and i can get your article published exactly as written . the editor will not ask any questions . alyssa : but is n't that a potential conflict of interest ? adam : why ? whatever the facts turn out to be , the article is gon na be 100 % true . all i 'm doing is i 'm making sure the site gets an exclusive on it and that we 're both protected . alyssa : it does sound like an ideal way to publish a story . [ chuckles ] you really know how to get things done . adam : and you really know how to ferret out the truth . you know , together , we 're a pretty good team . alyssa : who 'd have thought when we were kids , skipping stones on the lake , that all these years later we 'd be brought together by something like this ? adam : no , our childhoods might have felt idyllic , but ... people are the same everywhere and capable of good and -- and evil . alyssa : i guess all children have a primal need to understand their parents . adam : [ chuckles ] well , some people make it their mission in life . now , look , i know it can be paralyzing ... to think you were born with tainted dna , but the thing is , what do you do with that ? do you live with it ? do you try to burn it away or ... expose it to the light ? lily : okay . everyone , take a breath . nick : what are you doing here anyway ? lily : i am billy 's partner in the new division . nick : no . lily : yes . nick : lily , that 's a terrible idea . lily : [ chuckles softly ] nick : you know what ? i think it 's real funny that your mom did n't think you could do this job on your own . billy : go ahead . laugh it up . you 're a temp for your dad . nick : well , you work for your mom . lily : okay . really , guys ? really ? nick : he 's gon na grind this company into the ground just like he did every other job . billy : how 's dark horse going ? nick : and he 's gon na take you with him . lily : okay . that 's enough . geez . how do you get skin happy 24/7 ? sharon : would you be going on this tour with tessa right away ? mariah : you know what ? this was a bad idea . for - forget i said anything . sharon : no . hold on . mariah : no , tessa and i were talking about it , and , you know , we just got back together , but i can see now it 's completely impractical . i 'm coming home tonight . sharon : mariah . mariah : what ? sharon : can i please get a word in here ? mariah : sure . sharon : okay . you absolutely have to go on this trip . mariah : no , no . this is you being selfless and me being selfish . sharon : that is nonsense . this is about you living your life . you know ... i was just talking to someone about the overabundance of support i have in my life . and i ca n't tell you how much your happiness means to me and lifts my spirits . you know , i need a steady inflow of good news , so keep it coming . mariah : really ? i can check in constantly -- calls , texts . i 'll even send postcards . sharon : that would be great . but just knowing that you 're traveling the world with the woman you love is something positive for me to hold on to . mariah : are you sure about this ? summer : yeah . i 'm sure . mariah : i wo n't be gone long . sharon : take all the time you need . you and tessa just -- you really deserve this time together . mariah : thank you . and if you need me , i - i can come home at a moment 's notice . just -- just call me . sharon : i know . i love you . mariah : i love you , too . sharon : okay . well , have a great time , and i will talk to you soon . bye . [ sighs ] sorry . victoria : oh , no . there 's absolutely no need to be sorry . sharon : you know , i really am lucky ... for all the great people i have in my life . [ sighs ] you know ... maybe i 'm -- i do n't know -- a little emotional , or maybe this sounds presumptuous , but ... that includes you . victoria : well , thank you . maybe we can be in each other 's army of support . sharon : i 'd like that . you know , if you feel tired , why do n't you get some rest ? i got to go soon anyway . victoria : thank you , sharon . it 's not really easy for me to tell people when i feel this way because i do n't want them to be more worried than they already are , you know ? sharon : no one understands that better than i do . lily : interesting first day at the office . billy : [ sighs ] that 's not how i wanted that to go . lily : well , that 's how it went . does n't exactly bode well . billy : look , lily , i 'm sorry my baggage landed in your lap like that . but i have to ask you , now that nick brought it up ... do you agree with him ? am i poison to the people that i love most ? lily : do you want the truth ? billy : i do n't know . do i ? lily : billy , i think that you 've made a lot of mistakes that have hurt people . but do i think that means it 's inevitable that you 're gon na screw up again ? no , i don't . my work with the inmates has shown me that people can change . that 's why i chose to be your partner . so [ sighs ] should we get back to work ? billy : [ sighs ] victor : well ! my goodness ! what a wonderful surprise ! look at that ! connor : are katie and johnny in the media room ? victor : wait a minute . you did n't come to see me ? adam : connor . connor : i love you , grandpa . victor : yes . i love you , too , okay ? now , your cousins are downstairs in the stables with your grandma , okay ? adam : go ahead . victor : you have a good time . adam : he 's been pestering me to come here all day . victor : yeah ? adam : he really does love the ranch . victor : what 's not to love ? so ... why do n't you tell me the real reason for your visit ? yes . it 's the first word of any new discovery . mariah : so , i am ready to go emotionally , but physically ... i do n't have any clothes . i just brought an overnight bag . tessa : hmm . well , it 's not really a problem . as you can see , everyone 's pretty much naked on the jet anyway . mariah : tanner does wear a shirt sometimes , right ? tessa : not if he can help it . mariah : cool . cool . tessa : [ laughs ] mariah : well , uh , i 'm gon na have to go shopping . that means , you know , maybe for some clothes ... some groupie clothes . i 'm thinking leather , maybe a little bit of snakeskin tessa : i can picture it . tanner : so ... we good ? ready to go ? tessa : yep . mariah : yeah . [ chuckles ] yeah . we 're -- we 're ready . [ chuckles ] um , so , where are we going first ? are we going east or west ? ooh ! can i sit next to the pilot ? tanner : [ chuckles ] tessa : yeah . you thought one of me was bad ? now you got two of us . buckle up . sharon : hey . nick : [ gasps ] sharon : how you doing ? everything okay ? nick : uh [ chuckles ] well , i just had another run - in with billy . sharon : about what ? nick : i guess he is going to take another company . this time he 's gon na take lily down with him . and then jill tricked me into leasing them the space , and -- and you know what ? compared to what you 're going through , none of this matters . i 'm sorry . sharon : no ! i 'm happy to hear about it if you want to talk . nick : no , no , no . i - i want to hear you . so ... hey ! how are you ? sharon : well , let 's see . i 'm having a pretty good day . oh , um , mariah and tessa got back together . nick : great to hear . sharon : mm - hmm . i had a really nice chat with victoria . nick : i 'm so glad that 's working out . sharon : oh , and do n't tell anyone , but i actually had a very pleasant exchange with victor . nick : now you 're just talking crazy . you do n't have to candy - coat stuff for me . sharon : i 'm not . i 'm serious . i 'm as shocked as you are . nick : miracles do happen . sharon : i guess so . nick : uh , i saw vick earlier . seems to me she 's doing better . do you feel that way , too ? sharon : mm - hmm . nick : what does that mean ? sharon : well , we had a good conversation , and , you know , i ca n't say anything specific , but it seems like maybe she 's trying hard to make it look like she 's getting better for everyone else 's sake . adam : look , i get the feeling my apology the other day fell on deaf ears . victor : mnh - mnh . heard every word of it . much appreciated . adam : just not appreciated enough . victor : i know that you resent the hell out of the fact that i gave the c.e.o . job to nicholas ... temporarily . just know that ... once victoria 's recovered from her illness , she 'll resume the reins of newman enterprises . if she were here , she 'd tell you the same thing . adam : oh ... i 'm sure she would . i understand that you still do n't trust me , and that 's okay ... because it 's gon na be our deeds , not our words , that are the true test of our relationship . and i plan to show you and everybody else my true colors . | adam and alyssa decide to find out if victor killed alyssa 's father . lily referees a verbal argument between nick and billy where nick tells billy that he will never allow him to hurt victoria , johnny , and katie again . billy is touched when lily tells him later that although he has made mistakes she believes he can change . sharon and victoria have a good first session and agree to become part of each other 's support system . mariah calls sharon and after they talk mariah decides to go on tour with tessa for a short time . |
nick : yo , let 's go , bud ! get a move on ! there you are . you were up early this morning . sharon : um , yeah , i could n't sleep . nick : let me guess , a little nervous about your speech at the press party ? sharon : that 's it . nick : i wonder if mom 's nervous , too . yeah . dad -- probably not . sharon : well , do n't forget phyllis . but i 'm sure she has everything under control , right ? nick : yeah , i do n't know , maybe . but n.v.p. -- wow . those three working together ? it 's hard to believe . sharon : really hard . nick : you okay ? sharon : i 'm great . i am thinking about how much i 'm gon na enjoy myself this morning . [ scene_break ] [ phyllis remembering ] phyllis : we really have to do this . and you know that . i mean , i ca n't be a part of your life . and you ca n't be a part of my life . and we need -- we need to have a clean break . and you know that 's true so ... phyllis : i love you . i 'll always love you . but we 've been so selfish . and we 're just gon na hurt a lot of people . we already have . nick : i did n't want it to be like this . phyllis : yeah , i did n't , either . [ scene_break ] phyllis : nope . nope , phyllis , that 's in the past . we 're gon na focus on the future . the future . [ scene_break ] nikki : so anyway , that 's why we thought it would make sense if you speak first , then me , then victoria , then sharon . victor : no , sweetheart , i 'm not gon na be there . nikki : what do you mean you 're not gon na be there ? victor : as proud as i am to be part of this project , this is your baby . nikki : victor , you 're the `` v `` in n.v.p . victor : sweetheart , you should n't have to share the spotlight . nikki : well , i will admit you do cast a rather large shadow . well , thanks . all right , so what are you gon na do with your day ? victor : a number of things . among others , i 'll talk to paul williams about an assignment . nikki : make sure you talk directly to paul . victor : why do you say that ? nikki : i 'm just saying , do n't let him hand work off to j.t . okay , i got ta get going . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . what do you mean by that ? nikki : ( sighs ) please , just take my word for it . victor : no , sweetheart , explain yourself . why should n't i talk to j.t . ? nikki : all right , if you must know , i just ... think it would be a little uncomfortable having young mr. hellstrom around . because , he recently slept with our daughter . [ scene_break ] j.t . : thanks . colleen : hey . j.t . : hey . hey , what are you having ? colleen : um , i 'm not sure . j.t . : can you add a white chocolate mocha to that ? colleen : why , thank you . you remembered that 's one of my favorite drinks . ( cell phone ringing ) um , i 'll go get a table . can you grab my mocha ? j.t . : yeah , sure . colleen : thanks . j.t . : hello ? victoria : hi , it 's me . j.t . : hey , you . victoria : can we get together ? i have to talk to you . i ca n't get away right now . but soon -- at the club ? j.t . : yeah , fine . i 'll be there . victoria : thank you . ( knock on door ) brad : got a moment ? victoria : well , i think i might be able to squeeze you in . brad : well , that 's exactly what i had in mind . i love seeing you first thing in the morning . of course , i would prefer to be there when you wake up every morning for the rest of your life . brad : which reminds me , i 'm getting kind of tired of , uh , carrying this thing around . do n't you think it 's time we put it back where it belongs ? [ scene_break ] michael : i wonder who this is . lauren : you better know who this is . what are you reading ? michael : oh , uh , look , here , under business notes . lauren : what ? `` followers of jabot cosmetics roller - coaster fortunes are taking notice as gloria abbott -- `` oh . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : `` wife of jailed founder john abbott , makes her presence felt in the company 's boardroom . `` well , what do you know ? michael : what do you know . `` though not a board member herself , mrs. abbott presumably wields some of her distinguished husband 's clout in his absence . competitors who respect jabot 's ability to repeatedly rise from its own ashes with innovative products and skillful marketing are undoubtedly curious about the impact this newest member of the abbott clan will have on the company 's bottom line . `` you know , she 's gon na wan na frame this one . lauren : well , there 's nothing wrong with her being enthusiastic about getting involved . michael : oh , come on , she 's been carrying a briefcase for a few weeks . now she thinks she 's ready to take over ? lauren : so ? michael : so gloria has a hard time reining herself in . this could so easily push the abbotts too far . [ scene_break ] gloria : jabot 's in the news again . ashley : so are you . gloria : mm - hmm . but i doubt it was an official press release . ashley : it 's more like gossip . but it 's still publicity , huh ? gloria : yeah . and it all helps , right ? ashley : mm - hmm . especially when we 're coming out with a new product . gloria : no , no , ashley , your new moisturizing cream . it 's your invention . ashley : it kinda feels like another child , you know -- going out in the world . you ca n't help but have high hopes . gloria : oh , i would n't worry , ashley . it 's gon na make a huge sensation . [ scene_break ] nick : you really should eat something , babe . sharon : i ca n't . i 'm not hungry . and i ca n't force myself . nick : still not feeling well , huh ? i remember you telling me last night that you were -- sharon : i 'm fine ! i 'm sorry . it 's just ... i have a lot going on today . it 's my nerves . nick : hey , dude . here 's another newman with a lot on his plate today . did you get all your equipment ? noah : it 's gon na be so cool . mom , i need some eggs . sharon : how many ? nick : well , i think you should just stick with one . noah : but what if i break it ? nick : good point . all right , you can have a backup . but you use it only for the project , all right ? noah : okay . and , dad , thanks for all the help . nick : oh , anything for you , man . noah : mom , can i have some breakfast ? nick : no , i 'm , uh , taking care of that this morning . what do you want ? and do n't tell me eggs . noah : hey ! you 're gon na crack a rib . sharon : sorry . noah : what was that for ? sharon : i just felt like it . 'cause i love you . noah : i love you , too , mom . nick : all right , come on . noah : do we have any frozen waffles ? nick : let 's check . [ scene_break ] victor : that j.t . kid and our daughter ? that 's not possible . nikki : not only is it possible , it 's true . but wait a minute , has n't she reconciled with brad carlton ? nikki : no , this was before -- when they had broken up . so do n't you agree that it 'll be a tad uncomfortable for everybody involved if j.t . is hanging around ? oh , god , if victoria knew that i told you , she would die . victor : i ca n't believe this . nikki : but you do agree about j.t . ? victor : yeah . i 'll deal with this , okay ? do n't you worry . you have other things to deal with right now . nikki : you 're right . okay . victor : all right , sweetheart . nikki : hey , wish me luck ! victor : you know i do . although , you do n't need it . you 'll be fine . nikki : thanks . i 'll see you later . victor : okay , my love . victoria : that 's soon . it 's just -- it 's just fast , you know ? brad : yeah , well , there 's more . i saw the judge who granted my divorce from ash . victoria : do n't tell me that you ... brad : got him to waive the 6-month waiting period . victoria : wow ! brad : yeah , wow ! so what are we waiting for ? let 's set a date . how about a month from now ? victoria : a month ? ooh , that 's soon . brad : too soon ? victoria : it 's perfect . brad : yeah ? victoria : yeah . brad : now wait a sec , i do n't want you to feel like i 'm railroading you into this . i want you to want this because you want it . victoria : shh . if i was too wimpy to say `` no , `` you would n't have asked me in the first place . brad : good point . victoria : what about you ? are you happy ? or are you suddenly like , `` oh , my god , she said yes . now what do i do ? `` brad : you mean , buyer 's remorse ? victoria : yes . brad : not even a little . although , i think , uh ... your father is gon na have a little son - in - law remorse once he sees that ring on your finger . victoria : oh , dad 's only bothered because it was n't his idea , sweetheart . he 'll get over it . brad : i hope so . anyway , uh ... let 's celebrate . wan na go to dinner ? ashley has abby . and colleen , um ... colleen has other plans . victoria : is that a problem ? brad : well , uh , i guess i have something in common with your father . i 'm not , uh , thrilled with my daughter 's choice of male companionship . victoria : i know . brad : colleen got home pretty late last night . i think she was with j.t . and , no , no , this has nothing to do with you and him . he 's just not the kind of guy i want hanging around my daughter . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so if there was n't a shot clock , then the team that was ahead would just pass and dribble the ball around till the clock expired . colleen : i 'd watch that . j.t . : i bet i know what you like to watch . colleen : what do you care ? j.t . : hey , um , how 's that neck doing ? did i get the knot out yet ? colleen : yeah , no , it 's great . but you can stop if you ca n't handle it anymore . j.t . : great . that 's all you had to say . colleen : no , really , j.t . , thank you , it helped a lot . j.t . : yeah , anytime . colleen : so ... when 's the final four ? j.t . : a couple of days . colleen : and ? j.t . : and what ? colleen : am i invited ? j.t . : well , i do n't know if i 'll be able to watch it live . it depends on work . plus , i do n't know if fisher 's gon na be there . colleen : yeah . when are you gon na get rid of that guy ? j.t . : i ca n't pay the rent all by myself . colleen : i know . but you could do better . j.t . : you got someone in mind ? colleen : anyone but him ? j.t . : i got ta go . colleen : working on a case ? j.t . : maybe . colleen : hmm , mr . mysterious , huh ? j.t . : i 'll talk to you later ? colleen : definitely . and , um , thanks for remembering . j.t . : what ? colleen : my favorite drink . j.t . : hey , mac . mac : hi , j.t . [ scene_break ] michael : do n't get me wrong . i 'm glad that gloria 's found something to be proud of in her life . it 's just that the woman always leads with her chin . lauren : i know exactly what you mean . michael : you know , it 's just so hard to protect someone from herself when they can -- oh , my god ! ( chuckles ) i 'm an idiot . michael : here it is -- a quiet morning . and my beautiful wife is sitting here wearing ... very little in the way of clothing . lauren : i was wondering when you were gon na notice . michael : what do you call this -- this little accoutrement ? what do they call it ? a robe ? lauren : no , well , yes , or a peignoir , dressing gown . but in words with one syllable -- robe . michael : you know what i call it ? lauren : hmm ? michael : i call it an impediment . lauren : hmm . michael : or maybe a ... an obstacle . or one word with two syllables -- a hindrance . lauren : so ? what are you gon na do about it ? michael : oh , what am i gon na do about it ? ( knock on door ) kevin : mikey , open up ! michael : go away . kevin : dude , i 've got doughnuts ! lauren : okay , all right , honey , i 'll go get dressed , all right ? michael : no , no , no , no , no . lauren : what ? no , we 'll have a rain check . it 's okay . michael : well , who knows when it 's gon na rain again ? lauren : oh , honey , it 's gon na storm soon , trust me . and he 's got doughnuts ! go open the door . michael : doughnuts . kevin : hi ! michael : uh - huh . and why are you so happy ? kevin : oh , simple , her name is mackenzie . mac : how you doing ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : what 's going on ? um ... look , i was , uh ... i 've been thinking about you , i just have n't called . mac : why not ? j.t . : i was n't sure if you wanted me to . mac : i 've been doing the same . j.t . : yeah , well , i was hoping i 'd run into you , but , actually , i got ta go . i got ta go to a meeting . so , uh ... i 'll see you later . mac : yeah , later . gloria : mmm , and here 's another piece about a party to launch nikki newman 's and phyllis romalotti 's fabulous idea -- the wellness spas . now i know , i know . you do n't agree . but i still say it was a big loss for jabot . ashley : it was n't . gloria : i know . as you say , it was n't a good fit . ashley , we could 've made it work . so instead of jabot , newman is having this big , flashy , very successful -- ashley : gloria , gloria , just let it go , would you , please ? jack made a decision after weighing all the variables . and once you have more business experience under your belt , you 'll understand . excuse me , i have to get abby . it 's time for school . [ scene_break ] phyllis : thank you . nikki : it 's been a long time coming . you 'll hear all about it today . in a few minutes we 'll be getting started . oh , wait , just a second . hello ! brad : hey . nikki : how are ya ? brad : thanks , everybody . nikki : thank you . was n't expecting to see you today . brad : i would n't miss it . nikki : is victoria on her way ? brad : she 'll be here any minute . nervous ? nikki : no , do i look nervous ? brad : you look beautiful . nikki : thank you . brad : wow , so does sharon . phyllis : hi . is this wild or what ? sharon : it 's a good turnout . phyllis : it is , is n't it ? hi , nicholas . nick : phyllis . phyllis : so , um , gosh , i , uh , i better get going , 'cause it 's gon na start soon . sharon : go ahead . phyllis : okay . i 'll talk to you later . nick : i 'm gon na go talk to my mom before she , uh ... sharon : before she gives her speech ? nick : yeah . sharon : okay . nick : you okay ? sharon : i 'm fine . nick : good luck . sharon : thank you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : that 's nice bling . victoria : mmm , yeah , is n't it ? j.t . : hey , listen , i know i joke around a lot . but i 'm glad things worked out for you and brad . however , if they had n't , who knows ? you and i might 've ... victoria : j.t ... j.t . : i mean it as a compliment . victoria : you know , you have quite an ego . j.t . : no , no , no , no , you got me all wrong . i 'm actually a humble guy . victoria : well , listen , humble guy , about colleen -- i 'm concerned . j.t . : colleen and i are friends , that 's all . victoria : uh - huh , okay . does she know that ? j.t . : yes , she does . and this is n't about protecting colleen . you do n't want me seeing her because you know it upsets your fiancé . victor : can i have some water , please ? thank you . victoria : i have to get to work . j.t . : seriously , you worry a lot . victoria : maybe i do . j.t . : but if it ever gets to be too much for you and you just wan na run away to brazil , you let me know . i 'm ready anytime . victoria : you know , you are so full of it . j.t . : well , if that 's the case , then colleen 's safe and so are you . victoria : you should n't mess with people 's feelings . j.t . : i wo n't . hey , i wo n't . and , seriously , i 'm happy for you and brad . victoria : thank you . ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : you should get that . j.t . : yeah . victor : hello , sweetheart . victoria : well , hi , dad . what are you doing here ? why are n't you at the press party ? victor : i 'm letting your mother take care of it . victoria : oh , that 's nice . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : well , i really do have to go , though . victor : all right . victoria : bye , dad . victor : bye - bye . [ scene_break ] abby : mommy ? ashley : uh - huh ? abby : can i play with your makeup ? i wo n't make a mess . i promise . ashley : sure . just make sure you take it all off before you go to school . abby : yuck ! i 'd never wear makeup to school . ashley : yeah , not yet anyway . abby : all right . abby : mommy ? ashley : uh - huh ? abby : daddy said he 'd take me to the movies this weekend . ashley : oh , that sounds like fun . abby : do you think victoria would love to go , too ? ashley : would that be okay with you ? abby : oh , sure . she makes daddy happy when we all do things together . [ scene_break ] nikki : these statistics make it very clear that people are spending more time and money every year not just to look better , but to feel better on the inside , to have a sense of peace and of well - being . and we 're listening . we wan na help you with that . and i am very proud to announce that our very first retreat is going to open right here in our town at the genoa city athletic club . nikki : and now i would like to introduce the most creative and energetic colleague and co - creator that anybody could ever hope for , phyllis abbott . phyllis , come on up and say a few words . phyllis : thank you . thank you . phyllis : as i think we 've made clear , mrs. newman and i strongly believe that our unique hybrid facility combining the entire spectrum of traditional and new age therapies and treatments with a licensed , accredited medical facility providing outpatient cosmetic surgeries and other procedures will be a place where people can come and find wellness . victor newman is the `` v `` in n.v.p . and we 're very pleased today to have his and my colleague nikki newman 's beautiful daughter - in - law to discuss how newman products are gon na tie in to our overall concept . sharon newman . sharon : thank you all so much for being here this morning . newman cosmetics is honored to have this opportunity to join n.v.p . retreats in this new and exciting venture . [ sharon imagining ] sharon : and what ... a great fit it is . you know , i 'm standing here giving you more or less a prepared speech about products you 're already familiar with . and , yes , we are just delighted to be joining n.v.p . , but the truth is , there 's something else . there 's something else that i would much rather be telling you about . sharon : what i really wan na tell you ... is that that man standing right there -- nicholas newman , father of our young son and my husband for the past ten years ... has been sleeping with that redheaded slut phyllis abbott ! put that in your newspapers and your magazines ! it is far more interesting ! it 's true ! it 's true ! it 's true ! man : mrs. abbott ! mrs. abbott , any comment at all on what mrs. newman just said ? phyllis : i do n't have any comment . man : mrs. newman ? [ scene_break ] man : i 'm sorry , you were saying , something you wanted to tell us ? sharon : a year ago , i would have never imagined this partnership between my mother - in - law and phyllis abbott , but here we are . and their determination and creativity has given newman cosmetics a very rare opportunity . which is why i -- both personally and as spokesperson for newman cosmetics -- am so pleased to be here today . congratulations , nikki . and , phyllis , you are ... truly incredible . okay , enough for the speeches . let 's all get busy making n.v.p . retreats a big , big success ! thank you ! victoria : well , that was ... an excellent speech . everyone did very well , do n't you think ? [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , my little family , everybody all together eating doughnuts and happy . this is just what i need . michael : rough morning ? gloria : never mind . so how 's everything around here ? lauren : actually , we were just listening to kevin talk about his evening . kevin : yeah , you see , um , mac and i closed the coffeehouse early , got a late dinner . gloria : ah , so it was a date then ? kevin : no , no , no , it was n't a date . michael : oh , it must 've seemed like one , little brother , the way he came sailing in here this morning -- big , sappy grin on his face . kevin : well , it was great . you know , mac and i see each other all the time . but we have n't had a chance to hang out since , uh , she moved back to her grandmother 's . gloria : so you did wait for just the right time ? good boy . kevin : actually , you 're not gon na believe this . but it just sorta fell into my lap , and i have colleen carlton to thank . [ scene_break ] nick : what are you doing ? phyllis : looking for something . nick : mom needs you for a photo op . phyllis : listen , um ... it 's missing . nick : what 's missing ? phyllis : that picture of , uh , you and me at michael 's wedding . um ... it 's missing from my desk . do you have it ? nick : no . phyllis : you do n't ? nick : no , what 's wrong ? phyllis : it was in my desk drawer and it 's gone . nick : are you sure that 's where it was ? phyllis : yeah , i just saw it a couple days ago . nick : wait a second . i found sharon in your office . phyllis : when ? nick : yesterday morning . [ scene_break ] lauren : here you go . gloria : thank you , lauren . lauren : you 're welcome . you know , kevin , you ca n't be certain that crank call was colleen . kevin : hey , all i know is that i came home later and she was there , at my apartment that i share with j.t . , all comfy and happy . michael : well , you ca n't convict her on that . it could 've been a coincidence . kevin : thank you , counselor . gloria : the point is , you got to spend some quality time with mackenzie . and that 's good . but as far as that colleen girl , you keep an eye on her . i do n't know her that well . i do n't trust her . lauren : well , i 've known her for a long time . and i 've always thought that she was a very sweet kid . so on that note , i 'm going in to the boutique . michael : oh , no , so early ? lauren : yeah , i have inventory . but , you know , i 'll be home early in case you , uh , ( whispers ) wan na do something . michael : oh ! well , i guarantee it . yes , i 'll call you . lauren : excellent . good . michael : yes , indeedy . lauren : all right , then . bye , gloria . gloria : bye . lauren : bye , kevin . kevin : bye , lauren . what 's going on , mom ? you look stressed . gloria : what a nice thing to say . michael ? michael : no comment . kevin : everything okay over at the big house ? sorry , the abbott house ? gloria : actually , i spoke to john this morning . at least he has phone privileges . although , very briefly i spoke to him . i 'm gon na go up and see him next week . as for the abbott house , no , nothing 's changed . kevin : jack and ashley still giving you a hard time ? gloria : yep . but there are gon na be some big changes in that area very soon . kevin : how can you be so sure ? gloria : because i 'm gon na make sure of it . michael : oh , oh , i do n't like the sound of that . are you determined to ignore my advice about winning over the abbotts ? gloria : i should n't have to . i 'm their father 's wife . michael : hey , look , do n't get -- do n't get defensive on me . i am glad that you 've found something to be enthusiastic about . but you proceed with caution . you play games with people who have the power to hurt you -- that is a dangerous business . [ scene_break ] phyllis : sharon was alone in my office ? nick : yeah , she said she was looking for some notes on the retreats , so she 'd be ready for today . phyllis : i 've been getting a really weird feeling from her all morning . you know , i knew this would happen once we got busted by daniel . once something 's out , it 's out . there 's no holding it back , nicholas . nick : no , no , no , listen to me , listen to me . if sharon thought for one minute that we were ... no . she would n't be standing up there in front of everyone making a nice speech . believe me . brad : excuse me . brad : what 's up ? sharon : um ... hey , have you seen nick and phyllis ? brad : they were here a few minutes ago . sharon , what 's wrong ? sharon : uh , nothing . brad : come on , you ca n't fool me . is there anything i can do ? sharon : i wish there were , brad . woman : mrs. newman ? can we get you over here , please ? victoria : yes , i 'm very proud of my mom . nikki : that 's sweet of you , honey . victoria : it 's true . nikki : thank you . boy , whoever thought we 'd be doing this , huh ? victoria : i do n't know . i always knew you were destined for greatness , mom . nikki : um ... what is this ? victoria : this ? oh ! can we talk about this later ? and because this is your moment . you should go and talk to the reporters . make sure they spell your name right . nikki : `` newman `` is not a difficult name to spell . you really sure about that ring ? victoria : i am . mom , i ca n't explain it . i think that sometimes things are just meant to work out . [ scene_break ] michael : look , i would stick around , but this deposition has already been postponed once . gloria : honey , honey , please , do n't worry about it . kevin : and i ca n't leave mac to handle everything at the coffeehouse . gloria : boys , boys , i 'm a big girl . and if you do n't mind , michael , i 'd like a little time to myself . because the abbott house always has people coming and going . kevin : as long as you 're okay . gloria : i 'm fine . because i have the two best sons in the world . and i feel lucky . michael : good , then follow my advice . gloria : honey , i 'm gon na be so careful , you 're gon na be amazed . michael : all right , okay . kevin : bye , mom . gloria : bye . [ scene_break ] gloria : something to relieve the pain . gloria : numbing cream ... to take off the edge . gloria : come on , gloria . it 'll be so worth it . [ scene_break ] ashley : yeah , i 'll fax it to you right away . no , i have no idea why you do n't have it . phyllis : excuse me . victoria : mm - hmm . nikki : mm - hmm . phyllis : well , everything went perfectly , do n't you think ? sharon : yes . phyllis : i heard you were looking for something in my office yesterday . sharon : who told you that ? phyllis : were you ? sharon : i found what i was looking for . you know , phyllis , i would really like to be more involved in this project . phyllis : great , in what way ? sharon : well , you remember a little while back , i told you that i would be interested in being spokesperson -- not just for the cosmetics line , but the whole thing . phyllis : terrific . sharon : yeah , i would really like to be a part of what you and nick 's mother created . phyllis : well , good , i 'll talk to nikki about it . sharon : okay , but do n't disappoint me . because there is no one that i would rather work closer with . [ next_on ] gloria : what is this ? jack : it 's a rash . nick : what exactly did she say to you ? phyllis : it 's the way said it . victor : he does not belong in your life ! he does not belong in this company ! victoria : i do n't care what you think ! | michael 's warning have fallen on deaf ears . gloria wants revenge on the abbot siblings . she is left alone at michael 's apartment . she takes a pill to dull the pain , she then puts on a base cream to lighten the blow , then she gets the tainted bottle of ' glow again ' , and takes a deep breath before applying it to her face . nick finds phyllis searching frantically for the picture of she and he from the wedding . `` it was in my desk drawer , she explains . nick tells that he found sharon in her office the day before . phyllis suspects the worst . nick says that everything is fine . `` if sharon knew the truth , there would n't be anyway that she could have done the speech for the launch . brad is happy again and he comes to the office beaming . `` the judge has given me an early divorce ! we can be married in a month . `` victoria hesitates for a moment and then agrees to the proposal . she puts the ring on her finger , which upset nikki when she sees it by accident while they are getting their pictures taken for the launch of the wellness spas . sharon fantasizes about exposing nick and phyllis publicly , but then does n't . phyllis comes over asking if she was in her office looking around . `` who told you that ? `` sharon asks . `` were you ? `` phyllis asks . sharon changes the subject . `` i would like to work more closely with you and nikki on this project . i am really interested in this so do n't disappoint me . `` abby wants to put some makeup on . `` okay , `` ashley says , `` but it all has to come off before you go to school . `` she grabs her mother 's purse and gets all the contents out . ashley is on a business call and leaves the room . abby takes the new cream out and stares at the pretty bottle . next she starts applying it to her legs . |
lily : so , my darling , what do you think of my new purchase ? colleen : i love them . lily : thank you . employee discount . so where 's the sweater ? colleen : what sweater ? lily : your black cashmere , for the party . colleen , i know you got my e - mail . colleen : i never saw it . lily : uh , yeah , you did , 'cause i checked . you opened it . colleen : no , i did n't . lily : yes , you did . i checked the status . colleen : i need a computer . lily : okay use daniel 's . colleen : it 's password protected . lily : ah , that 's right . remember when he had the freak out about the porn spam ? he must 've done it then . colleen : hmm , that 's weird . lily : no , not really . i mean , if you 're online long enough , you get that stuff in your mailbox . colleen : no , i mean it 's weird that daniel never told you his password . colleen : hello ? korbel : hey , colleen , its professor korbel i just wanted to remind you that we wo n't be working tonight because of the wedding party . well , maybe i 'll see you there . okay . [ scene_break ] daniel : dude , that 's great . you know , an apology would be nice . thanks , jerk ! korbel : all right , i think it 's my job to yell at the students . minus the `` jerk , `` of course . daniel : how 's it going , professor ? you seen colleen lately ? korbel : no . daniel : well , i got ta jet . you have a good night . korbel : i intend to . [ scene_break ] cane : excuse me , i think i left an mp3 player here . it 's blue . uh , it 's got some white on it . my name 's cane . i think it should be on the back . jt : hey . i heard you got hitched . congratulations . cane : hey , man . thank you . who would 've thunk it ? i 'm more of the confirmed bachelor type , but you never know . jt : yeah , i understand . it 's tough to find somebody you wan na settle down with . cane : yeah , but if you saw this girl , you 'd understand . jt : yeah , i 've seen her . you 're lucky man . cane : you know what ? we 're having a party tonight over at the , uh , athletic club to celebrate . why do n't you come by ? jt : eh . cane : there 'll be some ladies there . jt : ladies ? all right . cane : all right ? jt : i could always go for a good party . cane : cool , thank you . all right , i 'll see you there , all right ? jt : yes , sounds cool . cane : cool . take care . [ scene_break ] lauren : not here yet . gloria : anyway , the cameras were rolling when jack went into his little fit of rage against his poor dead father 's wife . lauren : ooh , not what you wan na have when you 're running for public office . oh , great . put it on the table there . gloria : and i was just sweet little gloria -- the abused stepmother . lauren : wish i could 've seen that . gloria : unfortunately , nobody will because the dog would n't sign a release . and somehow , he 's gotten ji min to send me to japan so i ca n't do the show again . lauren : you know what , gloria ? i do n't understand it at all . gloria : neither do i , but i do know that jack has ji min wrapped around his little finger . lauren : now you did n't by any chance make it worse , did you ? gloria : shh . let 's not talk about jack anymore . let 's talk about happy things . like my date with william tonight . lauren : really ? gloria : yeah . i asked him out . it pays to go after what you want in this life . lauren : yes , it does . amber : da da da da here comes the bride ! lauren : look at you ! you 're so beautiful ! oh , and you 're early ! amber : oh , i got so excited ! just put me to work . gloria : absolutely not . you are the guest of honor . amber : oh , please , please , i really wan na help . lauren : do you know how happy i am for you ? amber : you know , if you had n't told me what a great place genoa city is , i would 've never come here . i would 've never met cane . lauren : aw . gloria : it 's fate . lauren : yes , it is . and i also know how tight things can be for newlyweds . do you want some more hours at the boutique ? amber : oh , that would be so great . thank you so much , lauren . lauren : of course , you 've got it ! here , come sit down . amber : oh , place cards ? ! eat ! i want katherine and jill to sit right next to me and cane . lauren : you guys have gotten close , have n't you ? amber : most like family . [ scene_break ] kay : oh . ready to go ? jill : excuse me ? kay : etiquette suggests a question be followed by an answer . jill : what ? kay : cane and amber 's party ? jill : oh ! i 've been so wrapped up with `` extreme catwalk , `` i have n't been able to focus on anything else . kay : hmm , really ? not even your son ? jill : let 's hope he 's my son . i told ji min he was my son . kay : i thought you were going to wait , be smart , as we discussed . jill : it just slipped out , katherine . it does n't matter anyway . ji min wo n't say a word . it 's not as if anybody else heard me . kay : i certainly hope not . jill : would you please stop being so negative ? i would like to be upbeat for is celebration tonight . cane needs to be surrounded by joy and . . . and people he cares about . kay : well , then perhaps i should n't go . jill : i think that 's an excellent idea . [ scene_break ] victoria : i knew there was a reason we hired you . brad : mmm . well , just trust me from now on , okay victoria : i can in when jack starts buying properties in clear springs and finds out that you own them . brad : we own them . victoria : we own them ! brad : that 's the broker . victoria : oh , good . brad : i 'll see you later , okay ? victoria : okay . victoria : oh , just , uh , some mess with the sales manager in utah . nikki : go . victoria : so are you still upset about the vote ? nikki : yeah , well , do n't count us out yet . the papers are being filed tomorrow . victoria : a lawsuit to stop the development ? nikki : no ! something better . remember what we were talking about over lunch ? victoria : you mean that stuff about running for office ? nikki : as of today , i am starting my campaign for state senate . [ scene_break ] jack : jack abbott -- running unopposed . victor : i love the sound of that . nick : you are a shoo - in . phyllis : today , madison . tomorrow , washington . victor : you bet . and why not ? jack : well , let 's not get ahead of ourselves here . oh , it 's david chow . victor : oh , ask him about the tracking polls . jack : hey , david , what 's up ? are you kidding me ? incredible ! you 're doing a great job ! let me share the news with everybody else . my polling numbers are through the roof . victor : how sweet it is . jack , you better order some new business cards -- senator jack abbott . [ scene_break ] lily : oh , did i tell you about that e - mail that daniel got from the life - sized doll company ? colleen : um , no . that 's disgusting . lily : yeah . oh , my gosh , people have way too much time on their hands . lily : or they 're just lusting for lolita . colleen : are you serious ? lily : yes , i am serious . they had names and everything . daniel : who had names ? lily : your porn spam and the anatomically correct latex ladies . daniel : mmm . lily : oh , hey , what 's your , uh , password ? colleen has to check her e - mail . daniel : here you go . all logged on . colleen : thank you . lily : oh , devon has this study group thing , so he 's gon na meet us at the party . daniel : yeah , the only thing that guy is gon na be studying is the redhead he met last week . colleen : well , that 's weird . your e - mail is marked as read , but i swear i 've never seen it before . lily : well , maybe you , uh , opened it by mistake and just did n't remember ? that happens to me sometimes . colleen : i guess . [ scene_break ] lauren : amber , the centerpieces are here . amber : oh , and they 're in my favorite colors ! how did you know ? ! lauren : oh , well , i see what you wear . gloria : those look beautiful . lauren : do n't they ? gloria , will you tell brett where all these go ? gloria : absolutely . brett , follow me . lauren : what do you think ? what do you think ? is it okay ? amber : oh , my gosh , it 's amazing ! thank you so much ! i am just -- i am just thrilled . and i 'm so excited everyone 's coming . lauren : oh , yeah . amber : and kay and jill -- lauren : oh , yeah , here 's jill ! amber : jill ! hi , jill . jill : hello . amber : oh , my god , you look fabulous ! just radiant ! jill : i 'm the one who should be saying that to you . amber : oh . uh , where 's kay ? jill : um . . . amber : oh . oh , listen , um , i know that you and cane are angry with her , but i thought tonight would be a really good night for us to get together as a family and celebrate . jill : i 'm sorry , amber . katherine wo n't be coming . [ scene_break ] kay : show him in . paul : hello , kay . kay : paul , come in . come in . sit down . sit down , please . how 's , uh , the search going ? um , have you been able to reach cane 's uncle in australia ? paul : oh , i tell you , i 've called dozens of times . there 's been no answer and no machine . kay : but it is imperative that you reach him . paul : well , once you 're sure cane is your grandson , i do n't think it 's gon na be important . kay : cane 's uncle must tell you everything he knows about his sister 's life in america -- where she worked , who her friends were . paul : you 're gon na have the photographs for confirmation . and assuming the second test is a match , you 're gon na get you a happy ending , right ? kay : well , um . . . not exactly . uh , my grandson , my daughter are mad at me for at i did . and in truth , i 'm beginning to loathe myself . paul : i think you just need to give it some time . kay : no . you have to find out whose baby violet gave to me . there 's another family out there somewhere grieving , and it 's all because of me . i must tell them the truth . they must know the truth . paul : even though it could send you to prison ? there is no statute of limitations on kidnapping . kay : i know . i know . paul : you sure you wan na do this ? kay : yes , of course , i 'm sure i want to do this . it 's the only way i 'll be able to live with myself . [ scene_break ] victoria : does dad know ? nikki : not yet . victoria : oh , that should be funny . nikki : your father 's prescription for success is this -- never let personal feelings get in the way of business . let 's see him take his own medicine . brad : someone sick ? nikki : define `` sick . `` victoria : my mother has an idea about how to block jack . brad : cut his achilles ? nikki : in a manner of speaking . we challenge him with an opponent who is also a political newcomer . an accomplished businesswoman who knows jack better than he knows himself . brad : wait a minute . she did not convince you to run ? victoria : no , not me , brad . her . brad : her ? you 're joking . you 're not joking ? victoria : my mother happens to be a very successful business executive . nikki : underestimate me at your own peril , brad . brad : look , i know you 're successful . and i commend you on all that you 've accomplished , nikki . but are you sure you wan na do this ? jack will not hesitate to cut you off at the knees . [ scene_break ] victor : jack 's victory will work to our advantage . phyllis : and once he 's in office , we can push forward with clear springs . we 're gon na be working together . nikki : i am really looking forward to hanging out with you every day . phyllis : professionally , of course . nick : well yeah , of course . professionally . phyllis : of course . victor : it 's wonderful when husband and wife are true partners in every sense of the word . nick : something tells me mom does n't think of you as a partner right now . victor : no . phyllis : or victoria . if i look at her too long , i 'll turn to stone . victor : it 's understandable . they hate to lose . they 're newmans , you know ? phyllis : so what 's the next step ? victor : we call a board vote , approve the funding , buy the property and break ground . nick : let the games begin . victor : that 's right . and we show both nikki and victoria that they made an egregious mistake . [ scene_break ] victoria : you should n't have laughed , brad . brad : well , your mother can not be serious . victoria : she is -- very . and for you to turn it into a joke . . . brad : okay , that was wrong . victoria : she felt horrible . brad : well , she 's gon na have to have a lot thicker hide if she wants to run for public office . does n't n. v. p. make a hide softening cream ? victoria : stop . brad : okay , i 'm sorry . look , i 'd be the first one to say that nikki 's a brilliant businesswoman , but she 's not a politician . victoria : she could be . brad : maybe . if her husband was n't backing jack abbott . victoria : every candidate has their challenge . brad : challenges ? victor 's coaching the other team ! no , victor owns the other team ! victoria : that is not a good reason for her to give up what she believes in . my mother can count on me . and i 'm sure she can count on you , too , right ? brad : and get between your parents on this ? take sides ? no . no way . just call me switzerland on this one . neutral -- now and forever . [ scene_break ] jill : oh ! you look so handsome ! i 've never seen you dressed up before . cane : thank you . and you 're an absolute dazzler . jill : oh , thank you . cane , i just wan na tell you -- cane : i know . me , too . you know , i was never really one for hitting the books , i 'm sorry to say that , but , um . . . i always loved american history for that whole , uh , `` life , liberty and the pursuit of happiness `` thing . jill : you studied thomas jefferson in australia ? cane : i was obsessed with everything american 'cause i knew my mom was american , so . . . jill : oh , and you never stopped looking ? cane : i 'm probably just too hardheaded . but as far as the pursuit of happiness goes , um , i found amber , and if you turn out to be my mum , i 'm complete . jill : oh . oh . . . cane : oh . . . where is my beautiful bride ? jill : oh , well , she said she 'd be right back . cane : where 's your mum ? jill : katherine did n't feel up to coming tonight . cane : i suppose i should say i 'm sorry to hear that . jill : but you 're not ? cane : no . jill : honestly , neither am i . [ scene_break ] kay : i implore you , paul , the minute -- the minute that you know something -- paul : of course . of course . now it could take a while . kay : oh , make it soon . amber : hi . kay : come in . paul : hi , amber . you look fabulous . i guess congratulations are in order . you , uh , you and cane -- i just heard the news . amber : yeah , thank you . paul : all right , i 'll be in touch . kay : thank you , paul . kay : well , why are n't you at your party ? amber : i was . jill said at you were n't coming and something about the way she said it . . . you just did n't think you should come ? kay : neither does my daughter . amber : but i do . kay : that 's sweet , but it 's , um . . . it 's better this way . amber : ever pound a quart of ben and jerry 's ? kay : pound ? amber : mmm . yeah , some night i go through an entire half gallon . it goes straight to my thighs . who needs it , right ? but otherwise i would just . . . lie there for hours , just thinking about all the stuff i 've done . stuff i 'm not proud of . kay : well , i 'm afraid your stuff could never compete with giving a baby away in a drunken stupor . amber : you 'd be surprised . kay : well , my dear , if , um , cane is jill 's son , you have married into a family , um , that specializes in guilt . amber : mmm , i 'll fit right in . kay : oh , amber , you are so very , very young . you have a wonderful future ahead of you . amber : you know , you could , too . why do n't you just forget about everything else -- just forget about the past , start over . come to our wedding party , please ? just for me and cane ? kay : no . i 'm truly sorry , but i ca n't . [ scene_break ] brad : there you are . listen , uh , i wanted to apologize for how i reacted earlier . but , nikki , taking on jack and your husband ? that 's like committing hara - kiri . twice . nikki : and to think i was going to make you my campaign manager . brad : why put yourself through the humiliation ? nikki : you know , when i beat jack -- and i will -- i might forgive you . brad : do n't say i did n't warn you . jack : so who gave you the inspiration ? hillary ? nikki : eavesdropping as usual , i see . jack : well , good thing i did . i would 've missed the joke jack : you were joking , right ? nikki : no , no jokes here . jack : and what party will you run on ? the , uh , hair and makeup party or the , uh , cocktail party ? nikki : and what about you , the pillage and plunder party ? jack : `` vote for newman -- a curling iron in every pot . `` nikki : `` vote for abbott -- he 'll do to you what he did to his father 's company . `` jack : so how are you planning on paying for this campaign ? i ca n't imagine victor 's gon na pull out his checkbook for this one . nikki : you just let me worry about that . jack : well , if you 're gon na be campaigning anytime soon , you might start worrying . [ scene_break ] amber : hi ! daniel : hey , congratulations . amber : thanks for coming . daniel : thanks for having us . colleen : hi . amber : you look so cute ! lily : thank you , so do you . gloria : you look so fabulous . cane : you are unquestionably the most beautiful girl in the room . besides jill , of course . jill : oh , no , no , let 's just call it a tie , shall we ? cane : where have you been ? amber : i went to see kay . thought i could convince her to come , but , uh . . . i hope you 're not mad . cane : no . jill : it was her choice . amber : she feels so bad about what she did . have n't you guys ever done anything that you wish you could take back only you knew that you could n't ? cane : apart from a couple of bar fights in my misspent youth , no . amber : well , you know , maybe if you ask her to come -- jill : no , let 's just leave it , amber . amber : maybe you 're right . but you always told me you wanted a family . does n't that include your grandmother ? cane : well , she has n't really earned that title , has she ? jill : i will not let her ruin one more moment of cane 's life . its better that she stays away . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , brad , i have this room reserved . brad : i 'll be out of here in a few minutes . phyllis : nice to see you , too . brad : phyllis , we are not friends . phyllis : oh , no , no , we 're not . hey , we 're working on the new board resolution up for clear springs . you wan na stay and help ? brad : well , that depends . will you be supplying the vomit bags ? phyllis : i guess you say that because you 're afraid that once your wife finds out about your affair , it 's gon na make you sick to your stomach . brad : you know what ? uh , how about we just drop it ? the board voted . we lost . no hard feelings . phyllis : swell . and i guess when we introduce this new idea , you 'll be on my side again . you got ta love it , brad . [ scene_break ] korbel : hello there . colleen : hello . lily : hi , professor . korbel : it 's nice to see you . lily : uh , you did n't know that you both would be here ? korbel : oh , i 'm here as amber 's guest . daniel : ow . cane must be one sure dude . hey , at our wedding , did we invite any of our exes ? lily : speaking of . jt : professor , colleen , a pleasure as always . korbel : i 'll be back . need some air . jt : hey , do n't let that revolving door hit you on the way out . it 's tricky as hell . anyway , enjoy the party . it 's good to see you guys . lily : you , too . daniel : it 's good to see you , too . colleen : what is he doing here ? lily : i have no idea . lauren : could you make sure that everyone has more champagne ? man : sure . lauren : paul ? paul : hey , hi . lauren : well , you look like a guy who 's gon na do some penance with the latt � machine . paul : unfortunately , i do . but this looks like a lot more fun . lauren : you should stay . it 's a wedding party for my friend amber . you remember her ? paul : yeah , we 've met . lauren : well , then you should stay . paul : no , i ca n't . look at me . lauren : we 'll put a tie on you . you 'll be fine . paul : yeah , right . maggie 's coming over . we 're gon na work out . lauren : oh , really ? paul : yeah . lauren : gym date ? you know how to sweep a girl off her feet . paul : well , you know , after sheila , i 'm lucky she 's even speaking to me . lauren : you ca n't blame yourself for what happened . paul : too late . maggie never would 've been anywhere near that warehouse if it were n't for me . lauren : okay , all right , all right , so that 's all the more reason to show her good time . paul : right , well . . . lauren : here she is . hi ! paul : hi , how you doing ? sullivan : so what do you do ? throw a party each time you wan na work out ? lauren : hi , how are you ? paul : no , it 's just every time i see you is a celebration . lauren : i was telling paul that this is a wedding party for my friend amber and -- oh , there 's the groom ! cane , come here . i wan na introduce you -- you know paul williams , right ? paul : good to see you again . cane : good to see you again . paul : congratulations on your wedding . cane : thank you , thank you . lauren : and , uh , this is his friend maggie sullivan . sullivan : nice to meet you . cane : lovely to meet you . the party 's ace , thanks to lauren here . lauren : oh , thanks . cane : the only thing is , uh , i did n't have a chance to have a buck 's night . lauren : a what ? cane : oh , it 's what you yanks call a bachelor party . sullivan : oh . oh . 'cause for a second i thought you were talking about something kinky with a large woodland animal . so this is better . bachelor party -- that 's better . [ scene_break ] amber : i love it ! thank you , gloria ! gloria : wishing you lifetime of champagne and caviar ! cane : and the greenbacks to go with it . will : hello . amber : oh , this one is from adrian . jill : whoa ! you 'll put your eye out . amber : i 'm sorry , baby . let 's see . `` you know you are in love when you see the world in her eyes , and her eyes are everywhere in the world . `` aw . that is so sweet ! thank you , adrian . let 's see . . . oh ! tickets to the milwaukee museum of art . korbel : tickets to a private tour of their new exhibit . amber : oh . . . cane : thanks , man . amber : thank you . okay , let 's see . . . oh , my ! lauren : oh , yeah ! amber : exactly what i wanted ! daniel : i actually got those for cane . lily : and that 's only half the present . cane : oh , nice . amber : let 's see . oh , here we go . hmm . . . amber : oh , my ! jill : oh . . . lauren : very nice ! amber : we will put this to good use , wo n't we ? lily : yes , yes , that was my contribution , yes . amber : that 's good . cane : thank you . lily : you 're welcome . jt : well , uh . . . my gift 's a little last minute , but it 's worth it . cane : an iou ? jt : yeah , a gift certificate for my professional services . in case you wan na find out what someone 's really up to . amber : ah . cane : cool . thanks , man . jt : yeah . daniel : amber , congratulations . great party . we got ta bail , though . lily 's got a paper that 's due . amber : mmm , i 'm so glad you came . daniel : well , i really did n't have a choice . you left a bunch of messages . amber : i have been busy . daniel : ah , yes , about what part ? amber : oh , just the part where the poor but studly barkeep finds out he 's a chancellor after all . daniel : get outta here . amber : mm - hmm . well , we 're not sure yet , but almost . daniel : what about the dna test ? amber : well , turns out there 's other proof , so jill had them redo the test . daniel : and ? amber : and news yet . but it 's in the bag , i know it . daniel : well , i hope you 're right , because i could use a new car . amber : shh ! shh ! i do n't wan na blow it ! can you believe i almost dumped cane ? daniel : so you are just in it for the money ? i mean , you do n't really like him ? amber : no ! i am into cane . but . . . he a part of the chancellor family . it 's part of who cane is . and now . it 's part of who i am , too . [ scene_break ] nick : see you later . phyllis : excuse me . brad : nick , i need to talk to you for a second . nick : all right , time starts now . victoria : did you talk to mom today ? nick : no , why ? brad : she 's running for state senate against jack . nick : that 's good . seriously ? brad : that 's how i reacted . i told you that 's what he 'd say . victoria : i do n't see why everyone finds it so amusing . nick : you 're not kidding ? does dad know ? victoria : not yet . but she thinks it 'll . . . be a good dose of his own medicine . nick : dad 's gon na lose it . victoria : you do n't know that . maybe he 'll come through this time and support her . nick : you do n't really believe at , right ? [ scene_break ] jack : victor ! can you hold the elevator , please ? thank you ! nikki : victor , i need to talk to you . jack : i do n't suppose she was gon na give me campaigning advice . victor : i doubt that seriously . she opposes your candidacy . jack : probably explains why she is now my not - so - loyal opponent . victor : what are you talking about ? jack : well , she told you ? victor : told me what ? jack : she 's running for my senate seat . victor : you ca n't be serious . jack : oh , i 'm very serious . and i 'm counting on you to stop her from filing papers . victor : i 'll deal with it . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , hi . lauren : okay , we 're gon na take off . i wan na kiss fen good night . gloria : i think it was a wonderful party . amber : thank you . thank you so much for throwing this party you do n't even know what it meant . cane : thank you . lauren : all right , see you again . gloria : good night , cane . cane : thank you , good night . jill : good night , good night , good night . amber : i 'm going to go and say good - bye to some people before they leave , okay , baby ? cane : all right . jill : where do we even start ? cane : well , the beginning 's the easy part . the , uh , end is the big mystery , is n't it ? jill : yeah , i guess so . man : excuse me , jill abbott ? i have a delivery for you . jill : oh , i 've been waiting for you . man : i just need you to sign . jill : okay . man : thank you . jill : thank you . it 's the new dna test results . cane : that 's it , huh ? what do you wan na do ? jill : what do you say you and i just decide that we 're mother and son and chuck these ? kay : no . open the envelope , jill . let 's end the mystery , once and for all . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so your mother 's going up against jack ? that means she 's against your father , too . nick : we 'll see how long that lasts . phyllis : did victoria ask you who you were supporting ? nick : i think she took it as a given that i would back my mother . phyllis : and go against your dad ? nick : well , my dad 's not the candidate . phyllis : so . . . i mean , you would n't just blatantly back your mother ? nick : look , i told you when we got married that i would n't put business before family . phyllis : right . i mean , but do s -- i do n't know what that means . nick : it means . . . that when i meant `` family , `` i meant you . phyllis : really ? nick : yeah . phyllis : i love you . nick : i love you . nick : wait , where are you going ? phyllis : i 'm -- i 'm gon na have a chat with our candidate . [ scene_break ] amber : you came ! kay : i 'm not sure why . amber : because you are cane 's grandmother . cane : are you saying i do n't look like my mum ? amber : really ? cane : really - really . jill : cane is my son . amber : aah ! oh , i knew it ! oh , i knew it ! i 'm so happy for you both . jill : i ca n't believe it ! amber : um , okay , um , you you are gon na have to excuse me just for one second . i 'm gon na just -- i got one thing i got ta do ! lily : there you go . daniel : thank you . amber 's voice : what kind of car do you want ? 'cause i 'm rolling in it ! cane is a chancellor ! [ scene_break ] colleen : thank you . colleen : this is colleen . tonight ? well , i could always use the extra cash . okay , see you then . well , i have to head to the athletic club to work . lily : since when is neoclassical economics so funny ? daniel : uh , some guy from class just sent me a joke . colleen : oh ! well , uh , can you tell me ? cause i really could use a laugh after seeing jt at the party . did you see the way that he was staring at adrian and me ? lily : wait , i thought `` adrian and me `` was over . colleen : it is . but what was he doing there anyway ? lily : well , he dated amber ? colleen : and the i. o. u. what was that about ? lily : um , i 'm just guessing , but maybe . . . you ? colleen : the more that i think about it , i think jt 's the one that read my e - mails . i mean , he 's done it before . that 's how he found out about adrian , remember ? daniel : it 's no secret the he hates the dude . lily : listen , you changed your password , so whatever happened wo n't happen again . daniel : yeah . and now that you and hot for teacher are done with , what 's to hack ? i mean , your life 's not that exciting . [ scene_break ] phyllis : guess this is nikki 's year of living dangerously . jack : yeah , i 'm just not sure how dangerous she 's going to be . she does have that couture thing going for her . jack : when this becomes very public , he 's not gon na shove her . phyllis : she wo n't risk anything by going up against him . and he 's gon na make his point by trying to talk her out of it before she declares . jack : i 'm not so sure . phyllis : listen , i 'm . . . i 'm gon na talk to nick . he completely believes in you . jack : wait , you would do that for me ? phyllis : jack . . . you are the best man . i completely stand behind you . jack : you 've never stood behind anybody . phyllis : then i stand beside you . jack : this is n't gon na be easy . phyllis : no . but when you beat nikki . . . it 's gon na be worth it . [ scene_break ] nikki : jack told you . victor : i wished you had n't . nikki : i wanted to tell you first . victor : what , do you lack the courage ? that 's not an admirable trait in a politician or in a wife . nikki : i 'd say i have plenty of courage . i married you . victor : do n't you ever forget where you came from and who you were before i married you ! nikki : and do n't you ever forget that personal feelings should have nothing to do with business decisions . how many times have i heard you say that ? victor : this is my business . therefore , it should be your business . i urge you to reconsider . nikki : or what ? victor : you do n't wan na know . nikki : i think i 've seen this movie before . victor : then you know how it ends ! i thought you 'd learned from that . nikki : here 's what i learned -- a person has as much power as they take . victor : you have n't learned a damn thing , have you ? in your childish anger , you 're forgetting why we are doing this . you and i decided to encourage jack abbott to run for the senate , together . we decided to take him down , together victor : and what the hell are you doing ? you 're snatching from us the jaws of victory ! that 's what you 're doing ! victor : i was wrong . nikki : you wrong ? victor : yes , even victor newman can be wrong . victor : you know what sickens me ? it absolutely sickens me that i may have been wrong about you all along . [ next_on ] jt : you know , if i did n't know any better , i 'd think you were following me , professor . korbel : i work here . what 's your excuse ? nikki : what if i do n't have a shot at winning ? victoria : of course you do ! david : are you pulling your support from jack ? | colleen did n't bring her sweater as lily expected her to . she did n't see the email . lily knows that she saw that it had been opened . they do n't have daniel 's password to open the computer and use it to check colleen 's service . colleen finds it strange that lily does n't have her husband 's password . daniel arrives and types in his password for colleen and she sees that the email that was sent to her was indeed opened , but not by her . amber 's party is almost ready to start . lauren is having it for her at the athletic club . amber shows up early and is so excited . she tells lauren to make sure that she and cane are seated with katherine and jill . jill arrives and tells that kay will not be coming to the party for the newlyweds . jill thinks that if cane is to have a good time , kay ca n't be there . cane is at the coffeehouse getting coffee when he sees jt there . jt congratulates the guy on his wedding . cane takes the opportunity to invite jt to the party . jt will be there . brad disagrees that nikki can beat jack in the political arena . victoria has faith in her mother on this one and will be supporting her mother on this like she did for the board vote . brad ca n't say the same . he is n't going to get involved in this battle . he is going to be like switzerland this time and stay out of it ! amber scoots over to see kay and try to convince her to come to the party . amber knows that at some point , cane will be happy that she has come . kay wo n't risk it . she will be staying away from that party . the party goes off without a hitch and cane gets to meet some people that he had n't met before . jack overhears nikki talking and learns that way that she is running for office against him . he wonders where she is going to get the money to run since he knows that victor will not provide the money , as he is backing jack . nikki tells jack not to worry about where she is going to get the money for her campaign and she leaves the room . daniel and amber catch up and he finds out that cane is a chancellor after all . he is still suspicious of amber 's motives , but keeps her secret . nick laughs when he hears that his mother is running for senate . `` dad 's gon na lose it ! `` nikki runs for the elevator where jack and victor are standing but the door closes and she does n't get on . jack takes that opportunity to tell the moustache that his wife is running for senate . victor had no idea . jack tells victor that he will have to do something to stop her running against him . `` i will take care of it ! `` victor says . the results of the dna tests are delivered to jill at the party . |
kevin : so other than signs of a slob having been there , the room was empty . gloria : do n't forget all about the empty whiskey bottles and more makeup than a department store . jana : so you say you saw sharon go in there last night ? gloria : and jeffrey come out . and then i heard the voice of another man through the door . jana : ( gasps ) ooh ! another ghost ? kevin : yeah , yeah . a ghost who got a delivery from mcdougal 's liquor store . i saw the bag . jana : mm . how curious . gloria : all right , all right . i 'm starting to believe that the skeptics in my family may be right . jana : what ? you mean there 's no apparition ? kevin : oh , there 's an apparition , all right . his name is jeff , and he 's very unfriendly . gloria : yeah , and he 's in cahoots with sharon , which means he 's in cahoots with jack abbott . jana : ( whispers ) yeah , but the spirits that we -- we -- what ? kevin : jana , jana , baby ... ( whispers ) my mother does not see dead people . gloria : jana , i think they 're just trying to scare me into leaving the mansion . jana : ( normal voice ) wh -- kevin : well , jack and sharon , for sure . jana : but jeff -- i mean , what 's in it for him ? gloria : i do n't know ... at least not yet . [ scene_break ] jack : well , he 's not here . so much for my alistair - will - return- to - his- prepaid - room theory sharon : well , you know , where could he have gone ? jack : oh , god only knows . sharon : he does n't know anyone in town . jack : yeah , but he 's got $ 1,000 of my money in his pocket . sharon : oh . maybe he 's drinking his way through it . jack : that would not be good for us . sharon : no , no , not if he passed out in public . jack : yeah , someone is bound to find him . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( moans ) jeff : oh , god . lauren , what happened ? lauren : i do n't know . jeff : here . here . let me -- let me help you . lauren : oh , my head . oh ! jeff : did you fall ? lauren : i -- oh . i - i ca n't remember . jeff : take your time . lauren : oh , my god . oh , i came back . jeff : yeah ? lauren : oh , i went upstairs and ... oh , my god . jeff : what ? lauren : oh . i ... i saw somebody who looked like john abbott . oh . oh . jeff : uh ... [ scene_break ] adam : tomorrow 's not gon na be good enough . you promised me these -- sarah , please do n't speak over me . you promised me these proofs by this afternoon . now if i ca n't see them today , then do n't send them at all . ( sighs ) some people think the work day ends at 5 : 00 . neil : well , not you , evidently . adam : well , not when things are going well , and certainly not when things are going badly . neil : listen to me , pal . i 'll be the most surprised person in wisconsin if it turns out you 're the one who hacked into our computers . adam : i appreciate that . neil : yeah , and your dad shares the same opinion . adam : is that a guess or a fact ? neil : oh , that 's a fact . i just talked to the man myself . adam : great , great . hopefully he can convince victoria . she 's got me tried , convicted and jailed . [ scene_break ] victoria : then that 's the secondary firewall . j.t . : exactly . now up to this point , a hacker would be able to work their way in using old company codes , but that 's the end . victoria : meaning the hacker was forearmed . j.t . : right , which limits the field considerably . victoria : ( sighs ) i was really sure it was adam . j.t . : victoria , the data trail does n't lie . i do n't think adam would have that kind of access . victoria : well , i do n't know that he would n't . j.t . : well , who does ? victoria : brad . j.t . : but we ca n't be sure . victoria : yet , but look at what 's been compromised -- the new project files , the regional sales histories , the -- the beauty of nature materials . j.t . : yeah , which is all great information if you work for the competitor . victoria : brad . ( whispers ) why does it have to be brad ? [ scene_break ] nikki : hi , brad . brad : nikki , you look beautiful as ever . how are you today ? nikki : i am just fine . you wanted to see me . here i am . what 's so pressing ? brad : i think we need we need to put the screws to our distributors in the midsouth and mountain west . nikki : why ? brad : there 's a huge opening there , one that could make newman a thing of the past . nikki : how do you know ? brad : take a look at that . state - by - state , side - by - side bar graphs . newman in green , jabot in blue . nikki : where did you get this information ? brad : are you forgetting that you hired me away from newman ? nikki : no , i 'm not , but this column is for the week ending thursday . [ scene_break ] colleen : more clothes ? lily : uh , i seem to recall your closets overflowing , too . colleen : mm . true . adrian : okay , where do you want this stuff ? lily : um , upstairs , please . devon : yeah , i brought my flamethrower to make room . colleen : oh , those are fighting words . lily : yeah , we do n't flame fashion . adrian : all women are totally unreasonable when it comes to clothes . just give me these . get the rest . colleen : well , there 's definitely a lot more than when we moved you out of here . lily : well , that 's because chloe believes in the acquisitive society . why have five designer outfits when 15 will do ? colleen : sign me up for that job . is there more in the car ? devon : uh , yeah , there is . bring your forklift . colleen : okay . devon : mm - hmm . lily : oh . devon : hey , take it easy . you all right ? i 'm worried about you . lily : i am fine . devon : you 're fine ? were you fine when you passed out at the party ? lily : ( whispers ) hey ! shh ! stop ! ( normal voice ) there is no need to broadcast that . [ scene_break ] brad : impressive , huh ? nikki : yes and no . yes for what 's here , and no ... i 'd really like to know how you got your mitts on this . brad : i was , uh , copied on a lot of material during my time at newman . voilà . nikki : uh - huh . brad : david . david : brad . nikki : david , i 'm glad you 're here . david : okay , what 's up ? nikki : well , brad has suggested some tactical moves based on these beauty of nature sales figures . brad : to increase our profitability by a healthy margin . david : hmm . may i ? nikki : mm - hmm . ( clears throat ) david : are these newman internals ? destroy them immediately . brad : destroy them ? what are you talking about ? they can help us . david : i have no doubt , but they can also get us indicted . brad : how is being on my former employer 's distribution list going to get us indicted ? nikki : they make me uncomfortable , brad . brad : welcome to the big leagues of business , you guys . david : we do n't need a watergate here at jabot . brad : this is not going to be a watergate . come on . david : can we talk in private , please , now ? nikki : yeah . i 'll buzz you , brad . ( paper rustles ) david : oh . ( chuckles ) maybe you might want to rethink your decision to bring that man onboard . nikki : all right , so maybe brad was a bit overzealous . david : you think ? nikki : he 's very intelligent and he 's very competitive , which sounds a lot like you , except now you 're both playing for the same team . david : oh , come on , nikki . you ca n't let him bring you things in like this . nikki : what are we supposed to do , pretend that we never read this ? david : i 'm not suggesting that , but -- nikki : do you think that victor would destroy something like this ? david : if it would send him to jail , yes , i do . nikki : you 're overreacting . david : all right , you asked for my opinion . i gave it to you . it 's your call , nikki . nikki : look , i do appreciate your input , and i would really appreciate it if you could find a way to get along with brad . look , we 're all in this for- success . [ scene_break ] gloria : so we really did n't contact john in the great beyond after all . i feel like an idiot . kevin : now , now , mom . you 've got plenty of other reasons to feel like an idiot . jana : come on . kevin : ( chuckles ) come on . i 'm just kidding . gloria : not nice to make fun of your mother . jana : you know , one day , we will all go to england , and i will convince both of you . gloria : i just really wanted it to be true , you know ? jana : well , perhaps we can try again . perhaps john is really out there in the spirit world , just waiting . kevin : you are selling false hope . jana : you know what ? there 's more to heaven and earth than is known in your little philosophy , my dear . kevin : hmm . gloria : thank you , jana . jana : mm - hmm . gloria : and i hope so . but meanwhile , it 's time to turn the tables on the gruesome twosome -- jeffrey and jack . kevin : here we go . what 's the plan ? gloria : well , first of all , they ca n't know i 'm onto them . and secondly ... i think i shall remain ... ( shaky voice ) terrified ... ( normal voice ) about what 's going on at the haunted mansion . hmm ? [ scene_break ] jack : you still in alistair 's room ? sharon : yeah , um , and i found some of his old clothes crumpled up underneath the bed , as well as his old theatrical makeup , so maybe he 'll come back for it . jack : oh , we can hope . sharon : where have you been ? jack : well , i 've been to the bus station . nothing there . i am at the coffee shop now . hopefully going to the airport next . sharon : all right . well , how long you want me to wait here ? jack : uh , i think we should stay for at least a couple hours . sharon : where are you gon na go after the airport ? jack : i do n't know . the bars maybe ? we got ta find this guy . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , could you call michael for me , please ? jeff : ah , take your time . rest a bit here . lauren : you know , my phone is in my purse . it 's just right over there , if you can get it for me . jeff : uh , let me get you a drink of water first . i thought you and michael were n't on speaking terms . lauren : yeah , well , for this , i 'll call him . could you -- could you just get my cell phone ? it 's in my purse . jeff : yeah , do n't move . lauren : the outside pocket . oh . jeff : mm . here . lauren : oh . thank you . lauren : oh . michael : i told you never to call me at home . my wife is suspicious . lauren : um , michael ... michael : what , baby ? something 's wrong . where are you ? lauren : uh , look , i 'm in the abbott mansion , and i fell down the stairs . michael : did you break anything ? did you call an ambulance ? lauren : i -- i 'm just -- i 'm just really woozy . michael : all right . i 'm dialing 9 - 1 - 1 . hold on . lauren : no , no . i 'm -- i 'm fine . michael : well , is anyone with you ? lauren : uh ... jeff . look , i know this is gon na sound really bizarre , but before i fell , i saw someone who looked just like john abbott . michael : gloria told me the same story at the party . i thought she was crazy . lauren : what ? well ... that 's strange . michael : all right , all right . you stay where you are . i 'm on my way . do n't tell jeff what you saw . lauren : too late . michael : all right , tell him to stay put . i 'm still on my way . i love you . lauren : okay . bye . michael 's on his way . he wants to talk to you . [ scene_break ] lily : look , please do n't tell anybody what happened at the party . devon : well , i think dad should know . lily : no , especially dad . colleen : ah , here we go . ( grunts ) adrian : clothes hung up and stowed away . colleen : you 're a good man . devon , do you mind if i borrow your laptop for a second ? devon : no , go for it . colleen : we had this killer exam in developmental psych , and i just want to see if smitham posted our grades . devon : mm , good luck . colleen : ( gasps ) i got an `` a. `` adrian : that 's my girl . colleen : lily , you want to check your grades ? lily : um ... sure . colleen : oh , no . devon : what happened ? did my brainiac sister get a `` b `` ? is it worse ? a `` c `` ? lily : um ... no , i flunked . it 's okay though . it 's just , um , it 's just one test . ( cell phone ringing ) lily : oh . chloe : hey , lily , we 've got a zillion things to work out , so coffeehouse in ten ? lily : uh , actually , right now is n't really a good time . chloe : actually , it is very good . you were a hit ! i hope your calendar is clear . prepare for a huge week , honey ! [ scene_break ] cane : so have you seen the click - through count for the fresh faces campaign ? brad : hey , impressive . not spammers ? cane : no , not with this sort of sell - through . it 's fantastic . victoria : ( knocks on door ) brad : victoria . what brings you over to the competition ? victoria : do you have a minute for me , brad ? brad : always . cane : i 'll check with you later , okay ? victoria : oh , cane , congratulations on the success of fresh faces . cane : thank you . i appreciate it . victoria : mm - hmm . cane : okay . victoria : so why do n't you talk to me about the newman computers and how you broke in to them ? brad : what are you talking about ? victoria : i think you know what i 'm talking about . brad : and i 'm telling you i do n't . newman security was breached ? you ought to talk to kevin fisher . he 's pretty good at that sort of thing . victoria : i do n't think this had anything to do with kevin fisher . i think it had to do with you . i think you were trying to prove to my mom how valuable you are around here . brad : come on , that 's nonsense . the last person i have to prove anything to is your mother . victoria : i 'm not wearing a wire , brad , and there was a time when you and i were very close . i think you owe me a little honesty here . brad : mm . well , when it comes to family , i would agree with you . when it comes to business , i would say the less said , the better . we 're on opposite sides of the fence now , victoria . victoria : well , whoever did it was brilliant , because it 's seemingly untraceable . brad : then why would you think it was me ? victoria : you worked for my father , and when he did n't promote you , you left the company . and you never forgot a newman system access code , brad . brad : well , it is true your father should have promoted me . he lost me because of it . but i 'm not one to hold a grudge . i 'm happy here . do n't i look happy ? victoria : i know that smile . i know it . do n't you think it 's a little beneath you to be spying ? brad : well , you know , some people refer to spying as patriotism or a surplus of enthusiasm . victoria : brad , you would convince anyone ... except me . brad : i will say this . i think you know me to be a fairly competitive person ... and i will do whatever it takes to make jabot a success . victoria : i 'm gon na let you slide this time because of abby and colleen . but we know what you have , and we 'll know if you 're using it to your advantage . and if you do this again , brad , i will have you arrested . victoria : you know , a felony is still a felony . [ scene_break ] lauren : ohh . michael : lauren ? lauren ! lauren : michael . jeff : uh , michael , michael ! michael . michael : what the hell is going on ? oh , my god , you look horrible . are you okay ? can you move your arm ? lauren : no . michael : oh , you can . how about your legs ? can you move your leg ? lauren : everything just hurts a little bit , but i 'm glad you 're here . michael : well , good , good . jeffrey , do not even think about leaving . we need to talk . jeff : okay , but , uh , make it quick . michael : what did you see ? jeff : uh , i found her at the bottom of the stairs . michael : the cause ? john abbott 's twin ? jeff : oh , come on , michael . she fell . she 's fuzzy . michael : she seems coherent to me . jeff : you do n't believe in ghosts , do you ? michael : i believe in my wife . come on , let 's get you out of here . okay . all right , up . lauren : okay . michael : now take it easy . take it easy . lauren : oh . oh , boy . michael : all right , all right , all right . i got you . you are going to the hospital now . lauren : oh , honey . michael : you will be here when i get back . it 's okay . it 's okay . let 's go there . [ scene_break ] devon : this is the last of it . excuse me . ( grunts ) colleen : what did chloe want ? lily : um , me , at the coffeehouse , now . devon : cancel . lily : no , i ca n't . colleen : yes , you can , okay ? you 're overdoing it . lily : listen , i am fine , okay ? and according to chloe , i 'm a hit , okay ? so i 'm just gon na go meet her . and i 'll be right back before you know it . colleen : i 'm worried about her . devon : yeah , me , too . at the party , she ... colleen : she what ? devon : she -- nothing . just ... colleen : something . look , why do n't we finish before she gets back ? one less thing for her to worry about , yeah ? adrian : that 's a good idea . uh , devon , grab a hammer . we 'll hang some pictures ? devon : yeah . colleen : okay . cane : hey . devon : hey . cane : hey . uh , is lily around ? devon : you just missed her . she went off to go , uh , meet commander chloe at the coffeehouse . cane : all right , cool . i 'll go catch up with her . thanks . devon : uh , um , cane , let me ask you something . do you notice these days lily looking a little beat ? cane : yeah . yeah , i , um , i asked her to slow down , so ... devon : do me a favor and watch her . cane : yeah . absolutely , man . devon : thanks . cane : all right , cool . [ scene_break ] adam : ah , neil . neil : yep ? adam : is victor still around ? neil : no , no . i think he 's gone for the day . adam : okay , it can wait . neil : is there anything i can help you with ? adam : well , maybe . um , i 've been looking into a few projects lately , and i think i found something i might want to run with . neil : think you found something , huh ? let me see . adam : this is natural glow out of oregon . started up in 1999 . they 're up to about $ 3.5 million in annual sales . neil : mm - hmm . adam : makeup and beauty products , all natural ingredients , no animal testing . neil : right , right . so what are you thinking ? adam : buy 'em , fold 'em into beauty of nature . neil : sounds intriguing . adam : well , it 's privately held , a family enterprise . it 's actually a bunch of hippies . neil : hippies , huh ? ( chuckles ) adam : um , i 've made preliminary overtures , and they 're interested . neil : well , have you gone to victoria with this ? my brother , do i have to remind you ? you know you 're gon na need victoria 's approval , right ? adam : of course . it 's early yet , though , and , you know , victoria 's got her hands full with the baby . i ... neil : i 'm sure she does , and -- hey , j.t . ! so , uh , any news on the hacker ? adam : well , you know what ? i should probably leave . i 'm sure you do n't want to discuss this in the presence of a suspect . j.t . : you 're no longer a suspect . adam : victoria thinks i am . j.t . : not anymore . [ scene_break ] brad : uh , david ? david : yeah ? brad : i wanted to thank you . david : okay . what for ? brad : well , when you 're right , you 're right . david : about ? brad : that material from newman . no reason to sink to their tactics . david : well , i 'm glad you came around . brad : well , logic will do that to me . hey , you know , i was gon na have , uh , cane and some of the guys over to my place tonight for , uh , for beers . you want to join us ? david : is this the brad carlton version of an olive branch ? brad : well , a bee actually . maybe three . david : hmm . brad : how about 8 : 00 ? david : 8 : 00 . cane : hello ? brad : hey , cane , it 's brad . listen , i 'm sorry our meeting was cut short earlier . cane : no problem . another time . it 's fine . brad : i was gon na have , uh , some guys , uh , from work , over for beers tonight . you want to join us ? cane : sure , sounds like fun . brad : great . i 'm counting on you . cane : okay . brad : ( closes cell phone ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lily : hey . chloe : well , you look like crap . lily : uh , i 'm in the middle of moving , and it 's nice to see you , too . chloe : i mean , you ca n't walk around just looking like that . you never know who 's gon na take a picture of you . lily : next time i 'll wear dark glasses . chloe : you have to make an effort . well , look , i scheduled a photo shoot for you for tonight . i know it 's last - minute , but it 's for a new , hot french magazine . lily : uh , no , no , no . tonight i ca n't . chloe : of course you can . lily : no , i ca n't . i have to unpack and study . chloe : okay , well , then you study afterwards . lily : no . i know these late night photo shoots , okay ? afterwards it 'll be 3 : 00 in the morning . chloe : ( sighs ) okay , well , then you call jean - francois , and you tell him that you are too busy . lily : ( sighs ) chloe , i 'm just -- i 'm exhausted . chloe : okay . well , then you take these . every runway model in the world calls it `` the elixir of life . `` lily : no . no , thank you . chloe : come on . i mean , please , it 's just lots of energy , lots of focus with no side effects . lily : i 'm not going that route . cane : so ... are you ladies okay ? lily : yeah , we 're fine . chloe : yes , we are just going over lily 's schedule . cane : good . just make sure you give her adequate time to rest and eat , okay ? chloe : you got it , boss . cane : i 'm gon na get cup of tea , and i 'm getting you a large muffin . chloe : which you are not going to eat . so , um , i 'm heading back to jabot . you call me , and i will tell you when and where for the shoot . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , thanks for visiting . victoria : mom . thanks for being here . kay : hello , victoria . victoria : katherine , hi . kay : you 're looking well . victoria : well , thank you . kay : how 's the baby ? victoria : he 's amazing . kay : ah . victoria : he 's astonishing . i -- he 's getting bigger and bigger every minute . he looks like j.t . , actually . kay : ( laughs ) another lady - killer . nikki : he is adorable . victoria : well , you should visit sometime . kay : i would like that . uh , do you think i could steal you away for a cup of coffee ? nikki : sure . kay : uh , well , you 're invited , too , victoria . victoria : oh , uh , thank you , katherine , but unfortunately , i have to get back to work . kay : ah . victoria : but it 's nice to see you here . i thought you retired . kay : ( chuckles ) well , well , you know , they say , uh , the criminal always returns to the scene of the crime . victoria : all right . i 'll see you later . bye , mom . kay : take care . nikki : bye , honey . kay : bye - bye . uh , well , you 're not going to , uh , disappoint the chairwoman emeritus , are you ? nikki : no . to the contrary . i really need some time with a good friend . kay : me , too ... especially now . [ scene_break ] michael : thanks , mrs. vieberhausen . yep ! lauren : sue and betty are the nicest neighbors . michael : well , we did n't ask for much . fenmore was already asleep , `` survivor `` was on the d.v.r . , and she got to watch it on a 1080i plasma television . life is sweet for mrs. vieberhausen . lauren : ( laughs ) oh , do n't make me laugh . it makes my head hurt more . sweetie ... it 's okay . it 's okay . you heard the doctor . it 's just a -- it 's a mild concussion . michael : you were lucky . lauren : i saw a ghost . michael : no , there was host look , are you sure you 're gon na be okay if i leave you here alone ? lauren : yeah , yeah , i will . i 'll just nap . just -- will you figure out what on earth it was that i saw ? michael : all right . michael : gloria , where are you ? gloria : i 'm here at the coffeehouse with kevin and jana . what 's wrong ? you sound upset . michael : i am upset . lauren got hurt at the abbott mansion . gloria : what happened ? michael : she saw your late husband 's doppelganger . it surprised her . she fell down the stairs . gloria : she saw john , too ? how is she ? michael : she has a lump on her head the size of a defensive lineman . i took her to the emergency room . she has a mild concussion . ( sighs ) she 's home again , thankfully , and not at that insane asylum known as the abbott mansion . gloria : michael , i 'm so sorry . michael : you should have put kevin on the phone . kevin : hey . anything i can do ? michael : yes . come over here and stay with lauren so i can put an end to this insanity . [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't suppose alistair 's here . ( door slams ) jeff : nope . sharon : we lost him . jeff : he was here earlier . sharon : he was ? and you let him go ? when ? jeff : he made a special command performance for lauren baldwin . jack : lauren saw hi -- oh , that 's great . jeff : it gets worse . she fell down the stairs and hit her head . sharon : oh , no . is she okay ? jeff : i think so . jack : our plan is shot . lauren is going to tell michael . jeff : correction -- told michael in my presence . jack : well , i guarantee you michael is digging into this right now . jeff : you two are in serious trouble . jack : we are ? sharon : uh -- jack : what makes you think you 're on solid ground ? sharon : we 're not the ones pretending to be in love with gloria . jeff : you know , my brother was the lawyer , not me , but as far as i can tell , this is your mansion , your problem . all right ? [ scene_break ] cane : one muffin . lily : ( chuckles ) thanks . it 's nice , but , um , i think i 'd much rather have a triple espresso . cane : yeah ? i do n't see you eat anymore . lily : i eat . cane : so , uh , what does chloe have planned for you ? lily : um , a photo shoot with a french magazine . cane : you do n't sound too excited to do it . lily : no , i -- i do want to do it . cane : look , lily , if you 're too tired and you do n't want to do this , you do n't -- lily : uh , my boyfriend is saying that , not the jabot executive . because the jabot exec would tell me to suck it up . cane : all i 'm saying is that if you 're too tired and you 're too exhausted to function , you certainly do n't -- lily : listen , last night was huge for me , for us . so this is not the time to slow down . [ scene_break ] jack : look , we better get our stories straight before michael starts asking a lot of questions . ( knock on door ) jeff : too late . michael : ah , well , if it is n't the former master of the manor . are n't you vacating the premises ? jack : actually , came by to pick up some mail . we 're on our way out now . michael : oh . sharon : uh , how -- how 's lauren doing ? michael : she 'll recover . i 'm not sure you two will . ah , anyway , i prepared the transfer documents . need a pen ? jack : no , that 's okay . i 'll , uh , show these to my attorney when he has a chance to read them . michael : you 're stalling . jack : you 're rushing . michael : oh , i knew it from the beginning . you made it all seem too easy , did n't you ? jack : uh , jeffrey , where are you going ? jeff : well , i 'm not part of this transaction , so , uh -- michael : you 're involved up to your eyeballs . jeff : me ? michael : yes , you ... and you ... and you . you tried to scare poor gloria out of what little there is left of her wits so she 'd never set foot in this house again . you nearly succeeded . unfortunately , in the process , my wife was injured . you neglected one very important fact . i do n't scare so easy . in fact , jack , when it comes to you , i do n't scare at all . [ scene_break ] gloria : need anything else , lauren ? lauren : no , i 'm okay . jana : oh , your baby 's sleeping like a baby . lauren : i appreciate that , jana . thanks . jana : lauren , i have to ask you , are you certain that what you saw was a person and not an apparition ? kevin : jana . jana : what ? lauren : no , kevin , i do n't believe in ghosts , so ... jana : okay . because that does not mean they do n't exist . i feel some very strange vibes in that use . gloria : jana , i do n't think this is the right time , hmm ? jana : i ca n't believe this . a few days ago , you said i was your best hope . gloria : i really feel awful about this , lauren , and i know it 's my fault . lauren : well , let 's just call this collateral damage , because quite frankly , you were the real target . gloria : yeah , yeah , yeah . well , michael blames me , and i know he hates me . kevin : he does n't hate you . gloria : he does ! kevin : amazing . amazing ! once again , no matter what it is , it 's about you . you , you , you ! lauren : oh , enough ! oh ! oh . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm glad you 're here , adam . adam : yes , i imagine you are . victoria : you heard from j.t . i just want you to know that i was wrong about you , and i 'm sorry . adam : it 's a bit underwhelming , would n't you say ? `` sorry `` ? victoria : what do you want ? you want compensation ? adam : no . no , victoria , i do n't want compensation . but what i would like is some acknowledgement that you put me in a very difficult position with my new employer , who just happens to be our father . now if you 'll excuse me , i have work to do . victoria : uh , uh ... neil : `` uh , uh `` what ? why the long face ? victoria : adam . he 's really pushing me . neil : oh . you mean with natural glow . victoria : what 's natural glow ? neil : natural glow is a company he wants to acquire . victoria : since when ? neil : well , vicki , i told him he had to talk to you . victoria : when ? neil : earlier today . actually , the paperwork looked pretty intriguing . victoria : i do n't know anything about this company , which means their sales are probably under $ 5 million a year , which means that whatever they 're doing , we can do better and for less . am i making myself clear ? neil : uh , hey , you 're -- you 're preaching to the choir . go tell him . victoria : with pleasure . [ scene_break ] devon : i 'm starting to think my dad was right . colleen : about ? devon : about lily doing , you know , modeling and being a college student . colleen : yeah , but she loves both . devon : yeah , but you ca n't swim and have your feet in two ponds at the same time , you know ? colleen : you know what ? we should make her life easy -- order in chinese , rent a chick flick . devon : i 'll get the movie , and you get the food . colleen : okay . anything with orlando bloom . devon : ah . lily : hey . devon : hey . lily : oh ! you guys , thank you . devon : hmm . lily : so where 's adrian ? colleen : oh , hook yourself up to life support , because my dad invited him over for beers and maybe poker . devon : so you gon na want that defibrillator ? colleen : yeah , and i think cane 's gon na be there . now tonight we have a wonderful rest cure planned for you . lily : oh , um , tonight i ca n't . i have a really big shoot for jabot . devon : wait , what are you talking about ? you sure ? because we -- lily : listen , devon , okay ? i signed on for this job . i do n't ever just want to neglect my responsibilities . colleen : yeah , but you did n't sign your life away , either . devon : lily , you know what i 'm talking about here , okay ? you ca n't hide this . you just failed a huge test , and this whole modeling thing is getting way out of control . lily : do n't worry . i 've got it covered . [ scene_break ] victoria : so what exactly did they teach you at harvard ? because even a 6 year old knows about the lines of authority . adam : of course , that only applies when the authority is present . victoria : do n't turn motherhood and illness into an employment issue . how long have you worked here for anyway , seven minutes ? adam : your father hired me to fill a management hole here , victoria . this is what i 'm trying to do to the best of my ability , okay ? victoria : to push an acquisition that i knew nothing about ? adam : it 's in our best interests . we share the same goals , remember ? victoria : listen , i 'm gon na explain something to you . if you had called me or taken me aside , i could have saved you a world of embarrassment . adam : embarrassment ? ( laughs ) after accusing me of hacking into our own computer system ? you 'll have to forgive me for not anticipating this newfound desire to protect me from embarrassment . victoria : neil gave me an overview . and you know what ? it 's a terrible plan . adam : let 's agree to disagree . victoria : you 're being vindictive . adam : am i ? victoria : well , i can think of another word for it , too , if you insist . [ scene_break ] kay : something is bothering you . nikki : i could say the same for you . kay : i sense you 're under a great deal of pressure , however . nikki : and you 're suddenly ordering decaf . kay : have n't been sleeping well lately . nikki : oh . bad dreams ? kay : nightmares . it 's about change , about saying good - bye . nikki : well , you 've had one or two of those . kay : i - i think it 's ... all about writing my memoirs . let me give you a piece of advice , young lady . make your life interesting , but , god , do n't make it too interesting . ( chuckles ) nikki : already too late . kay : so i admit i 'm bothered a little by my past . but , um , as for you ... i sense you 're bothered by your present . nikki : i very concerned about david . he has a problem . kay : another woman ? nikki : no . no , he has an addiction . kay : alcohol ? that 's certainly familiar territory at this table . nikki : gambling . kay : how serious ? nikki : very , at one point . but he swears he 's kicked the habit . kay : on what ? on a stack of your money , hoping that lucky dan comes in the fifth ? nikki : katherine . i want him to go to therapy . kay : that has to be his decision . nikki : i know that . but he needs my support . kay : fist he has to acknowledge that he has a problem ... every minute of the day . [ scene_break ] brad : hey , glad you could make it , david . david : yeah , thanks for having me , brad . brad : you know everybody ? david : yeah . hey , guys . how are you doing ? uh , i thought we were just gon na be having beers and watching the game . brad : yeah , i know . it sort of morphed into drinks and poker . david : ( chuckles ) well , i do n't play . brad : oh , come on . come on , we 're gon na watch the game and have a little fun . we do n't play high stakes , and we 're all pretty lousy at it . well , most of us . david : huh . brad : ( chuckles ) all right , what can i get you ? david : uh , vodka , rocks . brad : you got it . [ scene_break ] jack : careful with your insinuations , michael . michael : are you telling me you were n't behind any of this ? and -- and be very careful about what you say . sharon : now , now . you have every right to be upset . your wife was in an accident . michael : accident ? accident , sharon ? accidents happen by chance . this was not chance . you actually hired someone to play john 's ghost ! and my wife got hurt . jack : you 're operating without the facts , michael . unless you are now in the business of making baseless accusations . michael : no , no . i 'm in the business of tort lawsuits . expect one . you might have your attorney look at it while you 're checking out -- jack : well , this should be fun to read . `` the plaintiff alleges the defendant secured the employ of an unknown person to impersonate the likeness of -- `` wow , that 's gon na be hard to prove in court . [ alistair is at the door ] michael : hold on ! stop ! stop ! sharon : oh , my gosh . what ... ( gasps ) [ next_on ] brad : $ 200 limit . cane : i do n't see a reaction . david : we gon na play or what ? jill : who are you ? ( gasps ) oh , my god , john ! michael : jack is through torturing my family . i will not let him get away with this . | in the fair city of genoa , glo has realized that the abbott mansion may not be haunted and jack , sharon and jeff could simply be trying to coerce her out of the mansion . lauren reveals to jeffrey who finds her unconscious at the foot of the stairs that she saw john abbott , she also shares this with michael who is infuriated and determined to get to the bottom of this charade . jack and sharon search hi and lo for alistair , with no gleam of hope . brad is confronted by victoria who believes he was the culprit who hacked into the computer , he denies this and victoria warns him that next time he will be arrested . victoria apologizes to adam for her assumption . lily is asked to slow down and eat by devon , colleen and cane but she assures them she 's fine as chloe dangles drugs in front of her face to help her stay energized . brad invites cane , adrian and david over for some male bonding and polka . nikki and kay talk about david 's addiction . |
angelo : oh , wait . whoa , whoa , whoa , ho ! hey , hey , you ca n't go proposing to my fiancée ! what -- angelina : daddy , daddy -- no . chloe : go on . jill : oh , lord . gloria : go on . jeff : uh , well , that 's about it . i 'm a man of few words , apple butter , and i 'm a little stiff from being crammed in a garbage can , so if you 'd be so kind -- gloria : yes . yes , lover man , i will marry you . jeff : ohh ! ( laughing ) gloria : ( laughing ) kevin : it 's okay . no , it 's -- it 's okay . you can leave me hanging . i deserve that . but i love you , and i never stopped loving you . it 's like an epic , epic kind of love , and if you wo n't marry me , then , uh ... and if you wo n't marry me , i 'll , um ... victoria : oh , she will ! wo n't you ? chloe : i ... will . ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) chloe : i will marry you . kevin : oh , good . jeff : ( laughing ) gloria : ( laughing ) mm ... jill : ah , the sweetness . it stings . lauren : so ... two weddings . we 're planning two weddings . that 's so great . okay , we need dates and venues and dresses -- jeff : no , no , no , no , no , not a chance . kevin : no way , no way , no way . lauren : come on . jeff : no , no , no , no , no . kevin : i have waited long enough to make chloe my wife . jeff : and the minister 's on board , place looks swell , huh ? ( laughs ) gloria : ( laughs ) kevin : yeah , the weddings are gon na happen right here , right now . jeff : let 's do this . ( laughs ) victoria : ( clapping hands ) yay ! ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) kay : yes , hello ? daniel : hey , mrs. c. , it 's daniel . look , big news really , really fast , okay ? um , kevin and angelina 's marriage was just annulled . he and chloe are getting married , and you need to haul yourself , esther , and delia to gloworm right now . kay : what ? uh , um , how did you -- uh , never mind , uh , um , uh , we 're -- we are on our way . do n't -- whatever you do , do not start without us . [ scene_break ] michael : oh , yeah , eden , look , you 'll get the details when you get here . just close the mouth and move the feet , all right ? okay . lauren : and chloe wants you here . phyllis : oh , really ? uh , okay , i have to shower and change and -- lauren : no time for that . this is an as - is event . please , come . it 'll be fun . phyllis : i could use that . `` as is `` ? oh , a - a - all right . um , i 'll see you in a few . [ scene_break ] adam : all right , so why did you call me ? did you want more advice on the extended newman clan ? chelsea : um , well , truth is , i was climbing the walls and you 're the only person i know in town , so ... adam : ( sighs ) well , i am touched . chelsea : ( laughs ) adam : actually , i was gon na be giving you a call , too , so coincidence . chelsea : ah , the perks of outcast - dom . adam : hmm ... garçon ? chelsea : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : ( singsong voice ) this is happening . ( normal voice ) this is really happening . lauren : i know ! ( laughs ) gloria : ( laughs ) chloe : uh , okay , wait , if -- if you even , uh , see kevin try and bolt , i order you all to tackle him . victoria : ( laughs ) chloe : and , guys , wait -- this is the first wedding when the groom is here ... ( singsong voice ) willingly . all : ( laughing ) chloe : ( normal voice ) and the one - and - only wedding that will end up happily ever after ... gloria : aw . chloe : not that i 'm into that kind of cheese . lauren : oh -- gloria : unh , unh , unh , unh , uhh , unh , unh , unh , unh ! unh . you are a believer , and that is why you are perfect for my kevin . and despite his many , many flaws , jeffrey is the man for me . even when i hated him the most , i loved him . lauren : mm . gloria : ( laughs ) this is a magical evening , ladies , and one that we can never forget . lauren : ( laughs ) chloe : it is magic . lauren : yeah . chloe : it 's magic . let 's hug . it 's very magical . lauren : let 's hug it out . victoria : hug it out . chloe : hug it out . all : ( laughing ) kay : uh , a - are you saying -- now daniel called you , too ? i mean , esther and little delia will be here as soon as little delia gets in full flower girl regalia . jill : ( chuckles ) i 've been here for all of the excitement . i rescued jeffrey ... kay : uh - huh . jill : who rescued gloria from marrying the , uh , `` dogfather . `` kay : gloria is not marrying angelo ? jill : mm . gloria is a bride , it 's -- she 's just jeffrey 's bride . kay : oh , dear god . see , i thought chloe was marrying kevin . jill : well , she is . it 's a double wedding , okay ? here 's my motto for the day -- do n't ask questions . just let the good times roll . [ scene_break ] daniel : on , and ... michael : wait , wait , wait . kevin : presentable ? daniel : eh ... it 's a little disco , but hey , what are you gon na do ? kevin : thanks , thanks a lot . that helps . michael : no , he means it in the best way . hmm ? kevin : well , actually , it does n't matter . he could tell me that i looked like , uh , well , like jeffrey ... daniel : ( chuckles ) kevin : but the thing is , you forced chloe and me to talk , so , um , thank you . daniel : uh , i wish i could take credit for the whole kevin / chloe reunion tour , but ... that was all angelina . kevin : i should , um ... michael : go . kevin : ( clears throat ) angelina : look at you . ( laughs ) all you need is a tan and some hair gel . ( laughs ) this is so exciting . ( sighs ) just like the wedding you were supposed to have , before i ... ( chuckles ) you -- you know . but this is great . i 'm so , so happy for you . kevin : ( exhales quickly ) come here . thank you . [ scene_break ] tucker : listen , uh ... ( sighs ) about before , the way i reacted with sofia -- i was out of line . i 'm not proud of that . but this track ... that 's another story entirely . i just ca n't wait for you to hear it , devon . devon : well , until then , i trust what you 're doing . tucker : no , better than that , you trust yourself . you trust your vision enough to make this real . i 'm so proud to be a part of it , man . if i did n't know my son was gifted before , i sure do now . devon : thank you . i 'll tell you , the day i can hear this -- it really ca n't come soon enough . tucker : i know . [ scene_break ] nick : here ? sharon : um , yeah , anywhere . i just want to put this stuff down . nick : you better get that second wind . we got a long night ahead of us . sharon : yeah , well , i have a lot more résumés to look at from chemists . nick : ( exhales deeply ) okay , okay . what 's wrong ? hey , can he see us ? sharon : yeah . i mean , it was just a possibility at first , but it happened . nick : if he can see , jack damn well better get to walk again . sharon : do you know who the woman is ? nick : yeah , that 's chelsea lawson . that 's the woman that billy got pregnant while he was in myanmar . sharon : oh , a con artist convention . i 'm sure they have a lot to talk about . nick : you know , maybe this was n't the best place to come and get some work done . sharon : ( sighs ) well , i 'm not leaving now . we 've already lost time , and i 'm not hauling all this stuff back out to the car because adam exists . besides , he does n't bother me anymore . chelsea : and then she married your dad , right ? i read that in the `` restless style `` issue . adam : yeah , `` restless style , `` quite the educational reading . chelsea : do you want to go someplace else ? or take a rain check ? adam : nah . i 'm used to awkward run - ins . it 's kind of my life in genoa city . i 'll just concentrate on present company . [ scene_break ] michael : my mother had a substantial bank account that , um , she thought jeffrey had cleared out . jeff : yeah , so where 's the cabbage ? angelo : i have no idea of which you speak . jeff : ( sighs ) michael : he has no idea of which we speak , so i suggest we speak of ... kidnapping charges , now that kevin and angelina substantiate your allegations . angelo : yeah . uh , we can settle this like gentlemen , hmm ? jeff : uh ... michael : let 's . oh , i have a suggestion . since you never gave this club to my mother free and clear , and i know that from the documents -- yes , i figured that out -- do it now . i 'm sure that , uh , jeffrey and gloria will forget any of this ever happened . jeff : yeah , yeah . i mean , m - my memory came back , but it could go away ... ( snaps fingers ) just like that . michael : ( snaps fingers ) yeah , like that . angelo : ( sighs ) this -- this is , uh , gloria 's heart and soul . she should have it . jeff : ahh . come here , big guy . way in there , way , way , way deep in there , you 're all right , man . angelo : that woman ... is a gem . daniel : hey . eden : hey , i got here as fast as i could . this is insane . daniel : yes , this is insane . eden : i love it , huh ? daniel : you love it , huh ? eden : yeah . daniel : well , things happen fast in genoa city . eden : yeah , well , i knew kevin 's marriage to angie was weird . i could just feel it . yeah . daniel : your spidey senses were right on . eden : well , how are you doing ? w - with chloe off the market , i mean . daniel : i 'm fine . i could not be happier for them . eden : yeah , me , neither . daniel : hey . eden : hey . daniel : ooh , look at you . nice outfit . phyllis : well , yeah , i came from the gym . i just -- daniel : a little zumba class ? phyllis : ( laughs ) eden : ( laughs ) phyllis : not zumba . daniel : no ? phyllis : no , no . but , yeah , i - i -- maybe i should have changed , but it 's come as you are , right ? daniel : you 're good , you 're good . look around . i mean , this is gon na be the most un - wedding wedding you 've ever been to , so you 're gon na fit right in . phyllis : oh , good . cool . michael : ( chuckles ) it is a bit snug . jeff : oh , come on , it was the only clean one i could find in the back room . michael : ( laughs ) jill : oh , i think it suits you . ( laughs ) michael : ahh . jeff : oh , katherine ! ( chuckles ) well , hi . michael : hey ! jeff : glo will be so tickled you made it . kevin : yeah , we all are tickled , especially chloe and me . kay : yeah , well , this wedding is long overdue . ( chuckles ) kevin : well , you 're always pulling for us . kay : ohh . ( chuckles ) michael : and just a reminder , i am your best man , so no swapping me out for this one . kevin : oh . kay : oh , please . come on . i 'll wrestle you to the ground for this honor . kevin : ( laughs ) michael : ooh , fine , i 'll get my onesie . jeff : oh , whoa , whoa , i need one of those , a best man . jill : well , that would require that you have friends . jeff : ahh , so you accept ? jill : what ? jeff : oh , come on , jill , you saved my hide twice already . say you 'll be my best man who just happens to have a rack . jill : oh , kill me now . okay , i 'll do it . jeff : attagirl ! jill : ( laughs ) jeff : ( laughing ) jill : oh , you pig ! jeff : ( laughing ) my final moment as a free man . jill : god ! victoria : well , esther and delia are parking . we can get started . jeff : oh , right , okay . hey , hey , hey , everybody , let 's go . let 's do this thing . kevin : uh , wait , where 's the minister ? michael : oh , he 's right here , he was here , just -- phyllis : oh , uh , i saw him being poured into a cab . he -- he was a little drunk . kevin : wait , wait , wait . if there 's no minister , there 's no wedding . kay : just -- just a moment , ye of little faith . have you forgotten that i am an ordained minister , fully licensed ? so prepare yourselves to be husband and wife and husband and wife . jill : ( chuckles ) kevin : now if you were n't marrying us , i would boot him in a second and make you my best man . come here . michael : i would let you . kay : ( laughs ) victoria : hey , so i will go get the brides . let 's do this ! kay : oh , that 's a funny story . kevin : mm . [ scene_break ] adam : you have n't , um , mentioned your father tonight . chelsea : well , someone mentioned finding my father might shatter all my fragile dreams , so ... adam : oops . chelsea : i do wonder about him , though . did n't you wonder about your father ? adam : no , i did n't , actually , because i was told , uh , when i was a little boy , that my real father had died . it was just me and my mom . it was n't until i was much older , um , and my mother was on her deathbed that she dropped the bomb on me . `` victor newman is your father . `` chelsea : do you buy into that whole thing about people being like their parents ? adam : uh , i do n't know . nurture , nature -- who knows ? take my brother , for example , nicholas . ( sighs ) no guts , no tenacity , nothing like what my father and i share , and he was handed everything in life that i had to fight so hard for . to be honest , from time to time , i am surprised that the guy can tie his own shoes . chelsea : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] nick : `` cosmetic world feeding frenzy . coveted mitsukoshi contract still up for grabs . `` sharon : you think there 's room for another company to sneak in ? nick : there 's always room , even if we have to make it ourselves . i mean , go to mitsukoshi , suggest that he carry a few newman products until this line is up and running . you were big in japan . sharon : i was very well received as the ambassador for beauty of nature . nick : i 'm gon na arrange a meeting . i want to be on a plane as soon as possible . sharon : you 're going to japan ? nick : we both are -- tonight . [ scene_break ] devon : this is it . tucker : yeah , man , this is it ! your song , your way . devon : ( chuckles ) ( inhales sharply ) ohh . let 's get it to angelina , right now . tucker : let 's do it . devon : okay . [ scene_break ] gloria : yeah ! chloe : yeah ! your dress is so pretty . you are the prettiest flower girl ever , even prettier when you flowered for daddy . esther : yeah . ( chuckles ) chloe : mm - hmm . esther : you know what ? delia told me that she keeps her fingers crossed really tight ... ( laughs ) every day , wishing that kevin and mommy would get married . chloe : ( chuckles ) gloria : well , you know something , esther ? the universe is shining on us , because it was all meant to be . chloe : ( laughs ) gloria : and i guess now we 're all family . esther : yeah . chloe : yeah , that 's so cool ! victoria : hey , guys , there 's no time for this ! there 's no time for this . okay , so we 'll get in place , and then the brides will get a cue , okay ? chloe : okay . esther : okay . chloe : what is it ? delia : happily ever after ! chloe : yay ! victoria : oh , wow . esther : yay ! for sure . exactly . victoria : okay , let 's go . we 've got ta hurry . chloe : oh , okay , you go downstairs . i love you . gloria : see you soon , see you soon . delia : ( giggles ) gloria : ( sighs ) chloe : ( laughs ) gloria : so are we ready ? chloe : ( inhales sharply ) oh , i 've been ready since december , gloria : oh , honey , kevin is so lucky to have you . we all are . chloe : mm - hmm . i 've never been so happy in my entire life . and guess what ? it 's only gon na get better . gloria : mm - hmm . chloe : so thank you . thank you for letting me be a part of your incredibly insane family . gloria : oh ... chloe : ( laughing ) gloria : welcome . michael : well ... michael : ( chuckles ) oh , wow . michael : ( laughs ) delia : ( whispering ) mommy loves you . kevin : ( laughs ) thanks for the tip . jill : ooh , look good . michael : ( clears throat ) lauren : ( humming wagner 's `` bridal chorus from ' lohengrin ' `` ) michael : no . lauren : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . come on , everybody . all : ( humming `` bridal chorus `` ) jeff : ( laughs ) kay : well , shall we ? jeff : you betcha . hop to it . ( laughs ) kay : all right , uh , this has been a long time coming for these dearly beloveds , so , uh , do you mind terribly if i just use the , you know , condensed version ? jeff : no , sure . kevin : go ahead . chloe : go for it . kay : okay . do you love each other ? chloe : absolutely . kevin : big - time . gloria : yes . jeff : yes . kay : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . do you promise to nourish and to cherish and to protect each other ? gloria : absolutely . kevin : yeah , you bet . chloe : yes . ( giggles ) kay : and will you promise not to screw up ? gloria : uh ... kay : no , that -- that ... ( laughs ) that 's a trick question . you know that , do n't you ? yeah . uh , but , um , you will . you understand that you will , so promise me that you will , um , tell each other you 're sorry and , uh , you will work it out . jeff : yes , we will . chloe : definitely . kevin : i will . gloria : i will . kay : will you be good to each other ? because if you do n't , i 'm gon na come after you , and that 's a promise from me to you . jeff : yes , definitely . chloe : yes . kevin : all right , we 'll be good to each other . kay : so , uh ... oh , what the hell . i mean , you 're husband and wife and husband and wife . jill : ( laughs ) kay : would you hurry up and kiss each other and just get me out of this mess ? kevin : come here , you . ( applause ) gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : mm ... gloria : ( muffled ) mm - hmm ! kevin : yeah ! angelina : we done good . tucker : hey , phyllis . phyllis : hey . hey , devon . tucker : what is this ? devon : hi . phyllis : um ... a double wedding . ( laughs ) uh , jeff and gloria and chloe and kevin . devon : chloe and kevin ? phyllis : yeah , chloe and kevin . i guess , um , it were -- there was a quick annulment and , you know , it was crazy . anyway , it was sort of a come - as - you- are wedding , as you can see . tucker : uh - huh . phyllis : excuse me . devon : chloe and kevin -- they 're together ? tucker : mm , i guess so . devon : so that 's where angelina got the lyrics from . tucker : there 's a lot of heartbreak in that track , huh ? angelina : hey . devon : hey . angelina : can we talk ? devon : ( stammers ) uh , yeah , that 's why i accidentally crashed this party . i have something that i think you would like to hear . tucker : that 's your new song . angelo : my princess has a new song ? well , angelina , everyone should hear this . devon : is he playing it ? is -- tucker : he 's gon na play it , yeah . devon : he 's gon na play it . you 're -- i do n't -- are you sure you 're okay with him doing that ? angelina : you remember when we first started working together ? you told me it had to come from the heart . you were right . ( `` good goodbye `` playing ) angelina : mm here we are again all alone standing here with you now i see mm we fought so hard now there 's just one thing left to do this is our good goodbye been coming around for some time we got ta let go of the lies we got ta move on with our lives this is our good goodbye but it 's never a good goodbye here we are again and i just do n't want to face it 'cause i know your heart will always belong with her yeah we ran so far now there 's just one thing left to do this is our good goodbye been coming around for some time we got ta let go of the lies we got ta move on with our lives 'cause i know , i know that we are both not meant to be together i know , i know i guess i just love you more this is our good goodbye been coming around for some time we got ta let go of the lies so we can move on with our lives this is our good goodbye but it 's never a good goodbye tucker : well , it looks like you two have another hit on your hands . angelina : ( chuckles ) devon : ohh . well , angie and i make one hell of a team . i have n't even heard this song . i think that the next one , though , is gon na be even better . angelina : yeah , we should talk about that . ( cell phone rings ) phyllis : hey . nick : hey . ( sighs ) bad time ? phyllis : uh , can i call you when i get back home ? nick : sure . phyllis : hey , what 's wrong ? nick : uh , nothing . we 'll talk later . [ scene_break ] sharon : well ... nick : did you get a hold of amy ? sharon : yeah , she said she can look after faith . did you talk to phyllis ? nick : uh , no . i could n't exactly say over the phone , `` hey , i 'm hopping a plane to japan with sharon . `` adam : oh , japan in late march . you might even see the cherry blossoms . sharon : you got your sight back . adam : yes , i did . it 's a brave new world now that i can see clearly . [ scene_break ] devon : so did you like it ? angelina : yeah . devon : you did ? chloe : ( laughs ) i do n't think that was all devon . kevin : i think you 're right . i should go and talk to her . chloe : no , let me . chloe : hey , devon . devon : hi . chloe : congratulations . that -- that was awesome . devon : thank you . chloe : ( chuckles ) uh , can i borrow your vocalist for a second ? devon : sure . angelina : uh ... go on . i wo n't fight back too -- you know , too much . ( chuckles ) it would n't be right on your wedding day . chloe : i should go off on you -- what you put kevin and me through . but what i want to say is ... thank you . angelina : uh , what was -- what was that ? chloe : things are back the way that they should have been all along , and i just want to be happy now . angelina : you will be , because he is the best guy ever . what i pulled was so out there , and kevvie had every reason to be a total jerk to me , but he was n't because he 's a good guy , and i - i guess that stuff kind of rubs off . chloe : `` a , `` do n't call him `` kevvie , `` and `` b , `` what you pulled ... is something that i would have done not too long ago , so ... ( laughs ) you 'll find your own kevin one day . angelina : uh , sorry about that . devon : you 're sorry ? well , then you 're sorry about walking away , or about telling me you 're leaving genoa city for good ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : oh , really ? did they even congratulate you about your eyes ? adam : uh , they have other priorities at the moment . chelsea : ( scoffs ) wow , classy . i 'm sorry . adam : no , they do n't owe it to me . just -- do you want to get out of here ? chelsea : sure . where to ? adam : well , i have a surprise for you -- a gift , if you will . i was n't sure before , but , um , after this little getting - to - know - you chat , uh , there 's something that ... well , i think you should have it . come on . chelsea : really . okay . ( laughs ) sharon : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] delia : i 'm not ! chloe : ( laughs ) kevin : that 's a yawn . esther : yeah . okay , honey , come on . come with grandma . chloe : bye . kevin : bye . esther : see you later . bye . michael : that is one sweet kid ... lauren : mm - hmm . michael : and she loves you . kevin : i made a promise to her once that i would always be in her life , and now i get to keep that promise . and i want to thank you for tonight , and for mercilessly bothering me about what was really going on with angie and me , 'cause i know that you knew i would never bail on her without reason , and i never will . jeff : uh , ladies and gentlemen , if , um , if i could have your attention , please , uh , i 'd like to say a few words . uh , not too long ago , i was stranded in the middle of nowhere . now i 'm back home . i know who all of you are ... gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : and i like you anyway . angelo : ( laughs ) jeff : thank you all . gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : bottom of my heart ... gloria : mm . jeff : honestly . phyllis : ( clears throat ) hey , i 'll take a picture . dance or -- or something , you know , because in the future , when you 're at each other 's throats , you 'll -- you 'll remember this moment and look back at it and -- chloe : uh , first , tradition dictates that the groom has to dance with his mother . michael : how did tradition make its way into this wedding , eh ? gloria : ta . kevin : do n't get fresh with my wife . jeff : oh , please . chloe : he 's so swoony when he 's possessive . jeff : oh , no , no . this little firecracker 's like the daughter i never had . gloria : ( laughs ) it 's so -- it 's so silly . kevin : yeah , i know . ( silverware clattering ) gloria : anita , its okay . jeffrey and i just got married , and he remembers everything ! is n't that wonderful ? anita : fan - freakin'-tastic . so i 'm gon na get my check . gloria : phyllis ! ( claps ) would you mind ? another one ? phyllis : okay , of you alone ? gloria : no , no , no . come here , kevin . the bride and the groom . ( laughs ) kevin : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] nick : well , hopefully , i 'll have a meeting set up with mitsukoshi before we board . sharon : do you think we should postpone if the meeting does n't get set ? nick : no , we 'll just sit and wait in the lobby . determination can sway things our way . sharon : hopefully , that applies with phyllis , too . she was n't that pleased about us working together , and she 's gon na be less pleased when she finds out about the trip . nick : i know . ( sighs ) it 's all in the delivery . i 'll do my best . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone vibrates ) michael : i really do n't ... jill : i know , i ca n't help it . lauren : ( laughs ) gloria : katherine ... kay : yes , dear ? gloria : i ca n't thank you enough . we really ca n't imagine a more personal ceremony . jill : ohh , that 's our katherine , always supportive of eternal love ... ( laughs ) times two . chloe : well , i hate to party and run , but i think i 'm ready to follow my daughter 's example . kevin : okay , uh , i want to thank everybody for making this wedding happen and , uh , for being happy for us . uh , where 's , uh , where 's angelina ? angelina : sorry . uh , right here . um ... ( chuckles ) i was , uh , just telling devon , and ... i guess i can tell you , too . uh , surprise ! i 'm moving to los angeles . michael : what ? kevin : really ? chloe : really ? angelina : yeah . oh , you know , big city , big dreams , and , uh , pops is gon na be my manager . angelo : say what ? angelina : ( clears throat ) angelo : uh , oh , yeah . oh , yeah ... ( chuckles ) hey , i got ta protect my little baby from them wolves out there . angelina : ( chuckles ) kevin : when are you gon na leave ? angelina : right away . devon made me a star , and now i - i got ta go shine while i can . tucker : you got a gift , darlin ' . go use it . angelina : so i -- i guess this is good - bye ... uh , for pops and me , yeah . angelo : um ... mazel tov to you kids , huh ? jeff : ( chuckles ) angelo : ( chuckles ) you ... you take care of her , huh ? gloria : so long , angelo . angelo : and you two -- you know , uh ... i always liked this feisty one . chloe : ( chuckles ) kevin : me , too . angelina : the second your ears are in working condition , you call me , and we 'll talk . devon : you got it . angelina : okay . devon : come here . angelina : ( chuckles ) and ... you know what dorothy says -- miss you most . ( giggles ) kevin : we have n't spent a day apart since christmas . angelina : oh , well ... i finally got around to giving you your gift . ( laughs ) kevin : i 'll keep tabs on you on faceplace . angelina : well , duh . ( laughs ) chloe : ( laughs ) angelo : come on , princess , let 's go . come on . kevin : well , time for us to blow out of here . got a honeymoon waiting . was n't much to choose from online , though . gloria : yeah , for us , either . jeff : yeah , but i 'll have you all to myself . gloria : ( laughs ) jill : so what , do you plan on talking all night ? gloria : no , we will not , and with that ... ( kisses fingertips ) we bid you all adieu . michael : yeah ! ( laughs ) bam ! gloria : ( laughs ) lauren : here you go . yay ! michael : yeah ! chloe : bye . bye . gloria : bye . jeff : whee ! whoo - hoo ! chelsea : you . jeff : hmm ? chelsea : you 're my father . jeff : i 'm what ? man : you kevin fisher ? kevin : yeah . carmine : i 'm angie 's carmine . at least , i used to be , before she met you . you stole my girl . now i 'm gon na steal yours . chloe : o ... kay . jeff : aah . gloria : ( shudders ) [ next_on ] nick : thank you very much for meeting with us . man : when you mentioned sharon would be with you , i cleared my calendar . avery : phyllis , what is it ? phyllis : it 's nick . michael : if you screw this up tomorrow , you may never get lucy away from daisy . | jeffrey proposes to gloria and she gladly accepts . kevin proposes to chloe and she accepts . angelina watches nearby . lauren starts to make wedding plans , but jeffrey insists that they get married right now . angelo just shakes his head and leaves . daniel calls katherine to let her know that kevin and chloe are getting married . lauren calls phyllis to come to the wedding despite phyllis saying that she needed to change . adam and chelsea come downstairs and head straight for the athletic club bar . lauren , chloe , victoria and gloria prepare for the wedding . gloria admits that jeffrey is the man for her . jill tells katherine everything that had been happening at gloworm . jill tells katherine to `` just let the good times roll . `` daniel and michael help kevin to prepare for the wedding . daniel admits to kevin that this was all angelina 's idea to get him and chloe back together . kevin goes over to have a talk with angelina and thanks her for her help . tucker and devon discuss angelina 's new soundtrack . devon lets tucker know that he trusts his input in this matter with this soundtrack . sharon and nick come into the athletic club bar and see adam with chelsea . sharon asks nick who is with adam . chelsea questions adam about sharon . jeffrey and michael question angelo about the money which he stole from gloria and jeffrey . jeffrey tells angelo that they will forget this matter if he promises to go away for good . eden arrives at gloworm and sees daniel . phyllis also comes in , wearing her exercise outfit . jeffrey asks jill to be his best man . katherine tells everyone that she is an ordained minister and she will marry the happy couples . angelo and angelina can not believe their eyes . chelsea and adam discuss finding her father and the consequences that it would cause . nick tells sharon that they are going to japan . the wedding ceremony begins for chloe , jeffrey , kevin and chloe . the happy couples are married . |
jack : see if you can get an update on adam 's condition . oh , and get billy and abby on the phone and tell them i want to see them with my own eyes to know that they 're okay . oh . and you 've seen this , too . phyllis : seen . read . heard . i ca n't believe it . jack : well , near catastrophe makes for great press , especially when it involves the newman family . phyllis : i 'm so glad i 'm not a journalist today . this hits too close to home . jack : ashley , billy , and abby were all at victor and nikki 's wedding reception . phyllis : my daughter , too . thank god they 're all okay . jack : adam was n't so lucky . phyllis : you know , i have a hard time seeing adam as the heroic one . as the man pulling the trigger , yeah , but -- jack : yeah , i ca n't say i have n't thought of that myself a time or two . phyllis : show of hands of someone who has n't . jack : well , obviously , `` the mustache `` crossed somebody who wanted to follow through . i wonder who it was . [ scene_break ] neil : yeah . this 'll be good . i appreciate your help . terrible news , is n't it ? wheeler : awful . says you were there . neil : yeah , i sure was , along with a lot of victor 's family and friends . supposed to be a happy occasion . wheeler : a shame things turned out the way they did . neil : could have been a lot worse . wheeler : victor 's son was the only one injured , right ? neil : miraculously . wheeler : victor must be awfully shaken about all of this . neil : you certainly seem to be . wheeler : well , he 's a good friend of mine . neil : oh , yeah . he must be , for you to be here instead of gus rogan 's hearing . [ scene_break ] gus : for a minute there , i thought you had forgotten about testifying for me . leslie : i 'll tell the judge what i remember and what i believe to be true . it might mean something . it might not . gus : it means everything to me . where 's avery ? leslie : she , um -- she -- she went ahead to court . gus : i guess this is it , huh ? leslie : it 's gon na be okay , all right ? avery is confident that she has enough evidence to prove you did n't get a fair trial . gus : yeah -- all that garbage about mismanaged evidence and lost dna samples . leslie : yeah , well , that `` garbage `` is what 's gon na get you out of here . gus : still does n't prove i did n't kill your mother . leslie : we do n't need that to get you free . but we 'll know the truth . gus : `` we `` ? you , me , and avery . but not your brother . leslie : tyler will come around , okay ? and -- and you 'll have plenty of time to convince him , because by the end of the day , you are gon na be a free man , dad . [ scene_break ] nikki : maybe we should n't have come back so soon . victor : i wo n't be chased out of my house . nikki : the police were very thorough . they cleaned everything up , nice and tidy . victor : does n't erase what happened . nikki : nothing can do that . victor : be honest . would you rather go back to the penthouse ? nikki : oh , darling , no . if you want to be here , i want to be here , too . victor : i 'm so sorry , sweetheart . nikki : [ sighs ] victor : i 'm so sorry . nikki : you have nothing to apologize about . victor : [ sighs ] this is not how i envisioned our first day as husband and wife , i assure you . nikki : hey , it 's better than our last day . victor : yeah . thanks to adam . [ scene_break ] sharon : adam . adam , can you hear me ? [ sighs ] oh , thank god . [ scene_break ] jack : i spoke to billy and abby . they said you left before everything happened . oh , i 'm just grateful you 're all okay . no , i - i - i know nothing about his condition yet this morning , but as soon as i know something , i 'll let you know . love you , ash . phyllis : wow . you never thought that people would care this much about adam . jack : you have to admit what he did was heroic , if maybe a little stupid . i wonder if victor feels that way . phyllis : has there ever been a relationship between parent and child that was simple ? jack : i 've never seen one . phyllis : [ sighs ] i remember the good , old days , when all summer and i used to argue about was how late she could stay up at night . jack : oh , come on . it 's not that bad . phyllis : i do n't think you would say that if you knew why i really canceled our trip to istanbul . jack : i thought it was because of what happened at the ranch last night . phyllis : as if that were n't enough to kill me , right ? no . i saw summer standing right here half - naked ... with kyle . [ scene_break ] nikki : any word ? victor : no . nikki : maybe you should go back to the hospital . victor : sweetheart , you need me here . i mean , what can i do for adam ? nikki : just to show that you care about him . victor : he nearly lost his life because of me . nikki : that shows how much he loves you . victor : hope took him to kansas ... back to the farm , to protect him . she wanted to raise him and imbue him with her values of honesty and decency . she was proud of the boy she raised . all she wanted me to do is ... look after him once she was gone . nikki : somebody broke into this house ... to hurt us . now , who could that be ? why would they want to do that ? victor : oh , he 's just a two - bit hire , that guy . he 's not responsible . it 's someone that 's behind him . nikki : and nicholas thought that he recognized the guy . who could that be ? w - was he following you ? victor : possible . nikki : who is this man ? why would somebody pay him to go after our family ? victor : i do n't know . i sure hope the police find out soon . [ scene_break ] paul : you laid it all out for him -- reduced sentence , nice facility , protection ? alex : yeah , the whole 9 . dude would n't budge . paul : boy , somebody 's paying bob a lot of money to keep his mouth shut . alex : yeah , or promising him a one - way ticket to the morgue if he does n't . paul : [ groans ] alex : [ sighs ] paul : all right . so , when you arrested him , he said he was just as dead as the rest of you ? alex : i thought it was just the crazy talk , okay ? then i thought it was about the explosion . but then he had the same `` i 'm a dead man `` look on his face after billy abbott saved the day , as if he was disappointed . paul : there must be some way to get this guy to flip on whoever hired him . alex : i can put pressure on him . this type -- i do n't know if he scares easily . paul : maybe we 're trying to scare the wrong guy . [ scene_break ] wheeler : why are n't you at gus rogan 's appeal ? i thought you and his daughter were close . neil : leslie did n't want to be distracted from what she had to do today . wheeler : testify on behalf of her father . neil : that 's right . wheeler : i hope it is n't too traumatic for her . neil : do n't you mean you hope her testimony does n't sway the judge ? wheeler : gus rogan belongs in prison . neil : so you keep saying . yet you 're here instead of in milwaukee telling that to the court . wheeler : i have confidence in the justice system . neil : so you 're not worried that rogan 's conviction will be overturned ? wheeler : your girlfriend 's the one who should be worried if that happens . neil : is that a threat ? wheeler : you did n't know her father . neil : no . but you ... knew her mother . wheeler : she worked on my campaign . neil : belinda rogan was a lot more than just a volunteer on your election staff , was n't she ? [ scene_break ] gus : if this does n't go the way we hope , there 's no use blaming yourself . leslie : if i had n't testified at your first trial , dad -- gus : no , no , no ! none of that ! [ sighs ] there 's nothing any of us can do by going back , all right ? any of us . you 're here . that 's what matters . leslie : i am sorry for not believing you before . gus : you were young . and i gave you plenty of reasons to make you not believe me . leslie : but you did n't kill her . and i know that now . and i promise you i 'm gon na make this right . gus : you already have . i 'm so proud of you , valerie . you 're beautiful , smart . who would have thought gus rogan 's little girl would grow up to be a big - time , successful lawyer ? [ chuckles ] and i ca n't take credit for it or nothing ! you did it on your own . leslie : i 'm scrappy ... like you . gus : no . no . you 're nothing like me . you ... are just like your mama . and i thank god for that . leslie : well , um , i - i need -- i need to get to court . um , dad , i will you see you there , okay ? tyler ! oh , my gosh . i am so glad you came . okay . we got to tell avery . thank you so much for coming . tyler : yeah , well , i 'm not here for gus . i 'm here to testify for the prosecution . leslie : you ca n't testify for the prosecution . you were n't even there when mom died . tyler : when she was murdered . leslie : you ca n't swear to something you never saw . tyler : i saw the way he treated her . you saw it , too , every day , for years . leslie : but that does n't make him a murderer . tyler : who else would have wanted to hurt mom ? leslie : i do n't know , tyler . but i 'm telling you -- dad has spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did n't commit . tyler : how could you even call him that , after all that he 's put us through ? leslie : he 's still our father . tyler : no . he 's just a man named gus rogan who killed my mom . you know what she told me ? she said that the only reason she stayed with him was because of you and me . she was afraid of what he would do to us if she tried to leave . leslie : okay , he regrets all of that . he really does . he regrets the way he treated her , all the pain he caused . tyler : well , he can take his regret and go to hell . you know what ? i 'm just glad that she found somebody to make her happy before she died . [ scene_break ] wheeler : what you 're implying is an insult to me and belinda rogan . neil : so you deny you were having an affair with the woman who was working on your campaign ? wheeler : i 'm not denying or confirming anything . neil : if you 're not hiding anything , why not answer the question ? wheeler : because it 's absurd . i think you should leave , mr. winters . neil : and you know what i think ? i think it makes sense . yeah -- your interest in gus ' appeal . the pressure that you 've been putting on avery to drop the case , and on leslie to speak out against her father . wheeler : gus rogan is a lowlife thug who belongs in jail . neil : so you 'd rather see him rot in jail than have the truth come out ? wheeler : that 's ridiculous . [ chair scrapes ] neil : you know , right now ... you look like a hero . you helped to convict the killer of a loyal campaign worker . and if it came out that you were having an affair with the convicted man 's wife ? oh , brother . that would be one ugly scandal . wheeler : you 're treading dangerously close to slander , mr. winters . neil : it 's not slander , congressman ... if it 's true . [ scene_break ] victor : kindly tell the police chief to call me back as soon as possible , all right ? thank you . i appreciate it . nikki : paul will get to the bottom of it . he 'll make sure whoever 's responsible will be punished . victor : what good would that do adam ? nikki : he 's young and strong . you saw the way he came barging in here . he was n't about to let billy or you or nicholas stop him from crashing this wedding . victor : he 's always playing the outsider , is n't he ? nikki : maybe he thought that was the only way he could get your attention . victor : what -- by taunting me and trying to best me ? nikki : it 's never worked before ... till he took your company . you know , in his toast , adam said something about ... you would go to any lengths to get newman back . victor : he was bluffing . he came here to spoil the wedding . and instead , he took a bullet for me . [ scene_break ] sharon : adam . it 's me , sharon . you 're in the hospital . you were shot at the ranch . adam : [ murmurs ] sharon : do n't -- do n't try to talk . do n't . adam : dad . sharon : victor 's -- victor 's fine . you saved his life . do n't worry . it 's okay . i know how much you love him . and he loves you , too . adam : [ coughing weakly ] [ scene_break ] phyllis : she accidentally spilled a coffee on her blouse , and she had to take it off . jack : oh , that old chestnut . please tell me kyle realized what summer was up to . phyllis : he said he did . jack : well , that 's a situation we 're gon na have to keep our eye on , but i trust kyle . and it 's not the worst thing that 's happened in the last 24 hours . phyllis : yeah , i mean , compared to that , of course it 's not . but she 's my daughter . jack : unfortunately , we ca n't always protect the people we care about . phyllis : well , she 's my daughter . i 'm protecting her . i mean , to walk in here , to your office , and see summer standing here in her bra , wearing kyle 's jacket -- jack : well , she is your daughter , is n't she ? phyllis : that 's not a bad thing , to be my daughter . there are a lot of benefits to being my daughter . jack : i am your biggest fan . i can think of a million reasons why she 's very lucky to have you as a mother . i 'm just saying i would n't want to be you or nick right now . phyllis : are you trying to help me ? jack : if she 's like you , she 's going to be fine . you turned out pretty okay . phyllis : oh , you did n't know me when i was summer 's age . jack : i kind of wish i did . phyllis : i hope kyle 's not like you . jack : fortunately , i think he 's more like his grandfather . but i will talk to him about summer . phyllis : okay . i do n't know if it 's gon na help , because summer just -- you know , she has her radar on him . jack : so what are the options ? lock her in a convent ? a chastity belt ? phyllis : no , no , no . that 's -- that 's too drastic . um ... i have an idea . i do n't think summer 's gon na like it . [ scene_break ] leslie : tyler ! wait ! tyler : what ? leslie : we have been through too much before mom died and after , and we 've always stuck together . tyler : yeah , we did . leslie : do n't let this tear us apart . tyler : you 're the one doing that . leslie : dad did n't get a fair trial . tyler : do n't give me that , all right ? i 'm not gon na let that killer out of prison on some technicality . leslie : and i would n't either , tyler . i get it . i understand . it is not easy to just let go of something we 've believed for so long . but we ca n't keep punishing him for something he did n't do . tyler : he did do it . leslie : no , he did n't . tyler : why ? because he says so ? leslie : because i was there . i saw . and what dad is saying fits what i saw that night . tyler : and you think he 's telling the truth ? leslie : i looked in his eyes , tyler . i know he 's telling the truth . you would , too , if you just talked to him . tyler : oh , i did . he did n't tell you that , did he ? no ? leslie : no . no , he did n't . tyler : yeah , 'cause it does n't quite fit into the story that he 's telling . `` he did n't kill mom . `` `` he 's a good guy . `` `` he deserves a break . `` it 's bull . all of it . gus : davis . you came . tyler : yeah -- to make sure that you stay in prison , just like i promised . [ scene_break ] nikki : i could n't get through to paul , either . maybe that 's a good sign . maybe he 's making headway with the gunman . victor : oh . you know , of all my children , adam always said that he 's the most like me . nikki : what do you think ? victor : well ... he was willing to die for me . nikki : you would have done the same thing . you and adam have a very complicated relationship . but he just proved how much you mean to him . victor : yeah . he certainly did , did n't he ? [ victor remembering ] bob : just back up . nick : whoa , whoa , whoa . alex : okay , stay back . [ women gasping , screaming ] nikki : victor ! victoria : dad ! [ screaming continues ] [ two gunshots ] [ scene_break ] sharon : well , you heard what the nurse said . you need to take it easy until the doctor gets here , so that means no talking for you . and that 's good , because i , uh -- i have a lot i want to say to you . adam , what were you thinking , stepping in front of that gun ? i know . i know you just -- you could n't stand there and let victor get shot , but ... [ voice breaking ] you could have died . adam : too mean . sharon : yeah . you 're too mean to die . that 's what you want everyone to think . well ... it 's too late now . everyone knows the truth . they thought you were a pain in the ass before . wait till they have to admit that you 're a hero , that they owe you for saving victor 's life . adam : [ coughs weakly ] never . sharon : yeah . i know . they 'll never appreciate you . but i do . [ voice breaking ] and when i found out what happened , i -- i just had to be here . adam : have to ask you ... sharon : what ? what do you want to ask me ? [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] neil : hey . can i come in ? jack : yeah . come on in , neil . neil : thanks . so , phyllis , i got your message . phyllis : mm - hmm . neil : before we get started , any word on adam ? jack : no . nothing . neil : everybody else okay ? phyllis : yeah . jack : well , billy and abby are a little shaken , but they 're gon na be okay . victoria says nikki 's doing all right . victor -- victor will be the one person who escapes this whole thing unscathed . neil : wow . absolutely amazing . you know , i 'm seeing victor a little later . i 'll let you know if i hear anything . jack : okay . i 'll do the same . neil : [ sighs ] okay , so ... what 'd you want to see me about ? phyllis : oh ! yes . uh , i was going to talk to jack about this , but i 'll just tell you both at the same time . um , a staffing change . neil : what does that mean ? is somebody getting fired ? phyllis : no , lateral move . lateral move . uh , i would like summer to work in the fashion division . neil : i thought you both agreed that she would work here , intern here in the main office . phyllis : not gon na work out . jack : we have a potential line - crossing situation with summer and kyle . phyllis : okay , well , um ... yes , we do . it 's just a crush , but you know how those teenage crushes can go . neil : well , yeah . i do remember lily and daniel -- they started as a crush way , way back when . but who 's gon na tell summer about this move ? jack : i 'll handle that . neil : okay , guys . if that 's it , send her over when you 're ready , huh ? jack : thanks , neil . neil : sure , jack . phyllis . talk to you later . [ door opens , closes ] phyllis : jack , you do n't have to talk to summer . i 'll do it . you okay ? jack : when we lost colleen , i thought , `` that 's it . the abbotts have paid their dues . there 's no way the big guy would take another one , `` and ... then i hear what happened last night at the ranch -- billy risking his life . and i do n't know who i 'm angrier at -- god or billy . phyllis : oh , listen . billy was brave . and because of that , everyone 's safe . jack : adam is n't . once again , an innocent person pays for victor getting on the wrong side of somebody . phyllis : okay . i would n't call adam innocent . jack : you gon na be all right talking to summer ? phyllis : yeah , i 'll be fine . jack : good . there 's somebody i need to talk to . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , maybe you should n't speak . it 's too taxing . adam : no . sharon : adam , you just got out of surgery . you need to save your strength . adam : mm . my father ... and newman -- you ca n't -- sharon : okay , adam , i - i 'm not gon na talk with you about business right now . victor 's not gon na try to take advantage of your situation , not after what you did . do you have any idea how grateful he is ? adam : [ coughs weakly ] today . sharon : he 's not gon na forget . look -- someone tried to kill victor last night . he has more on his mind right now than trying to take newman enterprises away from you . [ scene_break ] wheeler : chief williams ? paul : congressman wheeler . wheeler : marcus , please . paul : what can i do for you , marcus ? wheeler : i wanted to congratulate you on your new post . paul : really ? it 's hard to believe that someone as busy as you are has the time to come all the way down here just to do that . wheeler : well , as i 'm sure you 're aware , i 'm a staunch supporter of law enforcement . paul : well , i did see a commercial back in november that said you were tough on crime . so it must be true , huh ? wheeler : [ chuckles ] as you probably know , i 've been pushing for years to get more cops on the street , which is not easy in these tough fiscal times . paul : well , it 's appreciated . wheeler : as long as it reduces crime . paul : well , yeah . that 's the idea . wheeler : then we agree . and when we have an incident like the one that happened last night at the newman ranch , it needs to be resolved quickly . paul : we 've been working on this case around the clock . wheeler : well , then you must be closing in on a suspect who , uh , tried to kill victor newman . paul : i 'm sorry -- i 'm gon na have to talk about this later . [ scene_break ] tyler : i got to give it to you , sis . you really lit up the stand . you almost made gus sound human . leslie : he is . tyler : yeah ? well , you did n't think so when we were kids , hiding in the back of the closet , scared to death that `` mr . humanity `` would come and find us -- you remember that ? -- while he was out there going off on mom . leslie : our parents fought . tyler : yeah -- he was a bully and a drunk ! leslie : i admit it ! he was a lousy husband and an even worse father . tyler : but you 're still standing by him . leslie : this is n't about taking sides , tyler . this is about what 's true and what 's not . tyler : the truth is , he killed our mom . leslie : there is no proof . tyler : he 's the proof ! we 're the witnesses ! leslie : i did n't see him kill her ! tyler : that does not mean that he did n't do it ! gus : valerie ! davis ! stop it . please ! this is n't what your mother would want . tyler : i told you -- do n't you ever talk about her around me . [ scene_break ] paul : congressman wheeler , this is detective chavez , formerly of the nypd . wheeler : welcome to wisconsin , detective . how do you like it so far ? alex : oh , i love it . it 's nice and quiet . no one ever gets shot . oh , wait a second ... paul : well , if you 'll excuse us , congressman , detective chavez and i have work to do . wheeler : look -- i appreciate that you 're busy with the newman case , but this crime has repercussions throughout the district , and victor newman is a personal friend of mine . alex : you guys are really hands - on here . paul : yeah . but unfortunately , i do n't have any information for the congressman as of yet . wheeler : well , i do n't think i have to remind you that you 're in an appointed position , chief williams . paul : i 'm aware of that . wheeler : the mayor is also a close , personal friend of mine . he put you in that position to make himself look good . every day this case is n't solved , he does n't look good . alex : so who 's a closer , `` personal - er - er `` friend -- the mayor or victor newman ? wheeler : please keep my office updated on your progress , chief . alex : [ chuckles ] that has got to be the most unpleasant guy in the state , right ? paul : yeah , he wants answers . bob : it 's too bad you guys do n't have any . alex : [ gasps ] it speaks . paul : and without a lawyer present . you know what that means . alex : yeah -- he 'll be singing like a bald canary before lunch . bob : what are you gon na do ? you gon na waterboard me ? maybe the rack ? alex : [ laughing ] `` the rack `` ? how about i put you in a room with the congressman till he bores the answers out of you ? how 's that sound ? [ scene_break ] adam : [ coughs weakly ] sharon : adam . adam , please . look -- try to relax . adam : [ coughs ] no . sharon : i do n't want you to worry about newman enterprises right now . adam : [ coughing ] promise . promise you wo n't let my father -- sharon : adam , listen to me . victor has done some awful things to people to get what he wants , but even he would n't stoop this low . adam : promise . sharon : okay . okay , okay . what do you want me to promise ? adam : run ... run newman . [ gasps ] sharon : adam . adam , stay with me . oh , my gosh . [ alarms sounding ] sharon : open your eyes . [ whimpering ] adam , open your eyes ! dr. costner : you need to leave . i need a stat blood gas and chest x - ray . and call downstairs . order an acute cerebral m.r.i . [ scene_break ] tyler : you know what mom would have wanted ? for you to stay locked up , far away from me and my sister . gus : i never wanted -- tyler : you know what ? it 's the least that you owe us . and you sure as hell owe it to mom . gus : davis . tyler : my name ... is tyler . gus : [ sighs ] maybe he 's right . leslie : you did n't do it . gus : no . but i did destroy our family . [ cell phone rings ] leslie : hi . neil : hey , babe . is the hearing over ? leslie : just finished . neil : how 'd it go ? leslie : no verdict yet . but either way , neil ... i 'm gon na lose somebody . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] paul : yeah . come on in . alex : hey . paul : hi . any luck with bob ? alex : nothing . i even offered the guy packers season tickets . still would n't budge . i thought you cheeseheads would go crazy for those . paul : well , something tells me that bob is not a local . alex : did you get a chance to look at that file ? paul : yeah . so , tell me . what does the avery clark investigation have to do with what happened at the newman ranch ? alex : somebody tried to kill her and make it look like an accident . paul : okay , so like the gas explosion was made to look like an accident . alex : ms. clark thinks that the attempt on her life had something to do with the innocence foundation case she was working on . now , you 're never gon na guess who was a witness for the prosecution of the original trial on the case . paul : oh , no -- not one of our elected officials . alex : marcus wheeler . paul : okay . did you ask bob about avery 's case and the brakes and -- alex : yeah , i did . and he claims that he knows nothing about that , either . paul : okay , so , bob wo n't talk about his attempt on victor 's life . he wo n't talk about avery clark 's case . why do n't we see if he talks about congressman wheeler ? [ scene_break ] [ doorbell ringing ] victor : what do you want ? jack : when is it gon na stop ? victor : when is what gon na stop ? jack : the lying , the plotting , the double - dealing . you 'd stab your own mother in the back to get what you want . victor : watch your mouth , you son of a bitch ! jack : you did n't care that your scheming cost colleen her life . billy and abby could have been killed last night . do you care about that ? victor : it is my son , who 's lying in the hospital , who was shot last night . that is as much your fault as anybody 's ! [ scene_break ] sharon : dr. costner , what 's happening ? dr. costner : adam 's slipped into a coma . sharon : but he was awake . he -- he was talking . dr. costner : a pulmonary vein we repaired during surgery developed an embolus -- a blood clot . the blood clot has moved to his brain . that 's what caused him to lose consciousness . sharon : but that 's only temporary , right ? i mean , he -- he 's gon na wake up again , and he 's gon na be okay . tell me he 's gon na be okay ! dr. costner : i - i 'm sorry , but i - i really ca n't promise anything at this time . i 'm sorry . [ next_on ] cane : have you seen a doctor ? kay : no . and i do n't intend to . kevin : that is a huge mistake . michael : it 's the only solution . i told her that we should ... separate officially . victor : this is about your damn weakness , your addiction ! that 's why stephanie wheeler died ! | leslie testifies for her father while tyler testifies against him at the hearing , then they wait to find out if gus will go free or stay in jail . neil confronts congressman wheeler with the fact that he was having an affair with leslie 's mother . congressman wheeler does n't confirm or deny neil 's allegations but he cautions him to be careful not to slander him . neil tells the congressman that his allegations are not slander if they are true . neil tells congressman wheeler that the truth will come out once gus rogan goes free . bob still refuses to name the person who hired him to shoot victor , but paul and alex think that congressman wheeler and bob might be connected to avery 's innocence foundation case . since they ca n't make bob talk about victor 's shooting , they decide that they will try to make him talk about congressman wheeler . |
abby : yeah , i think you 've depleted the mini bar . stitch : i need another drink . abby : you know what ? i 'm not sure that 's the best idea . fine , i will order you some more fresh booze , or maybe some less potent sustenance ? [ chuckles ] stitch : oh , abby . abby : oh ! you remember my name . good bodyguard . okay , what 's it gon na be , coffee or tequila ? stitch : no , no , no . you know , i - i - i should be -- i should be sober . abby : it 's okay , stitch . stitch : no , no , no , no . i 'm supposed to be protecting you . abby : [ chuckles ] i think you get a pass after what 's happened . stitch : no , no . you know , i need , uh ... i need coffee . abby : whoa , whoa , whoa . okay . um , okay . you sit , and i will order the coffee . stitch : no , forget the coffee . now ... abby : now ... ? stitch : i need a shower . yeah . i 'm gon na shower myself sober . abby : okay , yeah . um ... stitch : yeah . okay . abby : maybe -- maybe i should help ? stitch : no . no , no , no , no . you -- you stay there . uh ... last time someone helped me shower , i ... i cheated on victoria . [ grunting ] oh , god ! [ scene_break ] avery : i 'm the attorney representing the new head of the better days foundation . sage : yes , avery , i remember you . it 's so nice that you 'll be working with the foundation . how can i help ? avery : i just need gabriel 's signature on a few forms so that joe clark can take over the reins . sage : well , gabriel 's not home right now , but if you send over the papers , i 'll have him sign them right away . we 're so thrilled to keep the charity going . avery : well , joe will be very glad to hear that . thank you , sage . i 'll be in touch . bye - bye . sage : bye - bye . chelsea : hey . sage : chelsea , i did n't realize you were home . chelsea : i got home a while ago . i just put connor down for a nap . sage : i 'm surprised you 're not napping yourself after what charity going . avery : well , . we 're so thrilled to keep the charity going . sage : bye - bye .. we 're so thrilled to keep the charity going . avery : well , joe will be very glad to hear that . thank you , sage . i 'll be in touch . bye - bye . sage : bye - bye . chelsea : hey . sage : chelsea , i did n't realize you were home . chelsea : i got home a little while ago . i just put connor down for a nap . sage : i 'm surprised you 're not napping yourself after what you went through today . chelsea : gabe told you ? sage : yeah . of all the things , to get stuck in the middle of nowhere , miles away from a gas station . sounds like a disaster . chelsea : it ... should have been awful . [ chuckles ] sage : it was n't ? chelsea : you know , i do n't mind the fresh air and the open space . oh , do n't get me wrong . i love my penthouse and my high fashion life , but , um ... i do n't know . i have a soft spot for a quaint country farm . sage : you lived on a farm ? chelsea : i got married on one . sage : wow . sounds ... special . chelsea : yeah . there was a lot of love and joy in that sweet , simple ceremony . yeah , marrying adam was one of the happiest days of my life . sage : strange . chelsea : what -- you think it 's crazy that i would be sentimental about that ? sage : no , i was just thinking that you do n't glow like that when you talk about your present fiancé . adam : thank you . nick : gabe ? how 's it going ? adam : you really gon na play it that way ? just pretend like you did n't have sex with my wife ? mariah : this totally creeps me out . kevin : what ? me working on austin 's computer ? mariah : he is dead . kevin : well , i can brave the heebie - jeebies if it helps us figure out who killed him . mariah : does n't it totally gross you out that whoever did this had time to ransack his computer after bashing his head in ? kevin : how do you know they did n't ransack , then bash ? mariah : i do n't , but neither sounds very appealing . it 's the `` bash `` part that sucks . kevin : [ sighing ] yeah . ransacking , i can handle . bashing -- not so much . mariah : who knows what else he could 've done while we were passed out . i mean , if only we had opened our eyes for one second to see him . kevin : or her . sorry . mariah : it was n't sharon . but i would n't put it past nick . so , what dirt did you get from nick ? did he reveal anything , give anything away ? summer : just back off , mariah , please . noah : just give her a minute . summer : well , i still believe that my dad is 100 % innocent . mariah : i knew we should 've sent somebody else ! kevin : not helping . mariah : but she 's biased . kevin : so are you , the other way . so , what did nick have to say ? summer : it was just a normal , innocent conversation about letting the past stay in the past . kyle : but is n't that what someone who 's hiding something would say ? summer : or my dad was trying to put the criminal that we should be focusing on in the past . that criminal would be sharon . sharon : answer me , dylan . do you think i wrote that message to myself ? dylan : i mean , well , i -- sharon : do you think that ? dylan : sharon , you got to admit , you 've done some things in the past to get nick 's attention . sharon : so which is it ? am i conniving , or am i just completely nuts ? or do you think that i 'm both ? chelsea : if you do n't think i glow when i 'm talking about billy , i just do n't think you 've seen us in the right environment . sage : point taken . i 'm sorry for butting in . chelsea : no , no , no . it 's okay . i think you 're right , on some level , maybe . gabriel actually said the same thing when we were stuck on the side of the road . sage : what 'd he say ? chelsea : i do n't think he meant to be offensive or anything . i just think he really tapped into how deep my connection with adam was . sage : yeah , my husband can be perceptive , on occasion . chelsea : perceptive and ... sage : and what ? chelsea : a bit ... jealous . sage : [ chuckles ] why would he be jealous ? chelsea : i think he would like to have that connection with you , too . sage : we do n't have that type of marriage , chelsea . chelsea : i know that you two initially got together for more practical purposes , but i can see that there 's a greater bond between you than just this shared inheritance you 're set to receive . sage : is there ? chelsea : yeah ! i see the way you two look at each other , the looks you give one another . sage : disapproving ? annoyed ? chelsea : [ chuckles ] no , it looks like you guys have each other 's backs . sage : yes , that is one way to look at it . chelsea : hey , there are crazier ways to fall in love in this world . sage : i understand that you 're trying to be helpful , chelsea , but you do n't have to give me a primer on love . i know what it 's like to fall ... fall hard . chelsea : well , maybe that 's the issue . was there someone before gabriel , somebody that you ca n't get over ? sage : there was . a wonderful man ... a man whose shoes my husband is trying to fill . but he never will . nick : i miss something ? adam : sage 's wedding ring . [ scoffs ] nick : right , so , your marriage -- it 's based on the inheritance , right ? i mean , there 's no love there . unless there 's more to the story , gabe . adam : look . truth is , i do n't really give a damn who my wife sleeps with . nick : oh , yeah ? all right , then . what 's up ? adam : well , i 'd like her to be a little more discreet about it if she could . nick : why -- so you do n't get embarrassed ? adam : [ chuckles ] no , uh , so we do n't get caught , nick . we have a watchdog . and if we get busted , we lose every cent coming to us . nick : all right , so , just so we 're clear , you 're not jealous , then ? adam : no . no , not at all . not jealous . but ... still . i do n't want to see her get hurt . nick : how exactly am i hurting her ? adam : well , you know , i - i know how your ex , um -- what 's her name ? nick : sharon . adam : sharon . i know how sharon feels about you seeing sage . nick : yeah , well , sharon has some issues . adam : sharon has issues , yeah , probably because she feels like you unceremoniously dumped her . just , you know , repeating what i 've heard . nick : yeah , yeah . so , uh , what 's with the attitude ? is there some grudge in play here , some competitive thing from boarding school that i just do n't remember ? adam : no . nope . nick : you sure about that ? because i 'm detecting some hostility here . dylan : why do n't you sit down ? i 'll make you some tea . sharon : i do n't want any tea . i do n't even want you in my house if you refuse to believe me when i 'm telling you the truth . dylan : all right . i 'm listening . sharon : when did you turn against me like everyone else ? dylan : i have n't . sharon : then stop making hurtful assumptions . i 'm not pretending to be in danger to get nick away from sage . and i 'm not stalking myself because i 've gone completely delusional . i 'm taking my meds . i 'm seeing my therapist . and i 'm not losing my mind again , dylan . [ voice breaking ] i refuse to be pushed over the edge like i was before . i do n't care if everyone turns against me . i will remain sane , because i 'm not crazy ! i 'm normal ! i 'm a normal person ! and as far as i know , normal people get very upset when someone breaks into their house and leaves a threatening message ! [ crying ] please say you believe me . [ crying ] dylan : hey , i really need you to listen to me . i believe you . sharon : but there 's more . dylan : you got to understand why somebody would question this , given your history and -- and the effect nick has on you . sharon : this has nothing to do with nick . dylan : but it always has to do with nick , sharon , even -- even the night of the storm . sharon : that was a minor car accident . dylan : correct , i - it was . but you were really freaked out that nick would find out and take faith from you . sharon : and you think i was overreacting ? dylan : yes , a little bit . sharon : okay . well , then , i will have to do something about that . i will change that . i 'll talk about it with my therapist in my next session . dylan : well , i could be your sounding board until then . sharon : you would do that ? dylan : heck no . [ both laugh ] dylan : yes , i would do that , if you 're willing to be completely open with me . is there something more ? is there something else that happened that night ? sharon : what else could there be ? dylan : i do n't know . why do n't you walk me through it ? sharon : [ sniffles ] well , when the power went out , i probably should 've stayed here . but i felt like i needed to get faith to someplace warm and safe . it was already very cold , and faith would n't stop shivering . dylan : so , what -- you got faith in the car , and then ... sharon : i was headed to a hotel . but the storm got a lot worse than they predicted , and we skidded off the road -- luckily , not too far away from home , so we were able to trudge back . you think that i was wrong to be that upset ? dylan : it sounds to me like you thought things through , and you made the best decisions you could . sharon : thank you . dylan : who do you think did it ? sharon : i do n't know . dylan : [ sighs ] okay , well , i can stay so you do n't have to talk to the police alone . and then we can figure out who tried to scare you with a message like this . sharon : you should go , dylan . i can handle this myself . dylan : there 's no -- there 's no reason you have to . sharon : no , i mean , it 's -- it 's good for me . it 's good for me to face things on my own . and besides , you have a life of your own to get back to . dylan : are you sure ? sharon : i am . really . no , talking to you helped . dylan : okay . call me if you need anything . sharon : i will do that . dylan : mm - hmm . [ clears throat ] [ cell phone chimes ] noah : it 's dylan . kyle : what did he say ? noah : he wants to meet , about my mom . mariah : what 's going on ? noah : i do n't know . i 'll find out when i talk to him . summer : maybe dylan 's starting to have some doubts about sharon 's state of mind . what ? it makes sense . he would have to be really worried about something to want to talk to you again , right ? mariah : look , i know that you have your issues with sharon and that you 're trying to solve your husband 's murder , but you are making all of these accusations without any proof ! so please back off ! noah : look , i 'm just gon na see what dylan has to say , okay ? kyle : well ... mariah : [ sighs ] kyle : i hope dylan 's got some new information for us to go on , because we 've hit a dead end . kevin : no , we have n't . summer : we have n't ? kevin : no . i was just waiting for noah to leave . mariah : what 'd you find ? kevin : i decrypted sharon 's interview with austin . adam : look , any hostility that you 're sensing comes from my protectiveness over sage , all right ? we may have an arranged marriage , but we 're still friends , so ... nick : so i guess sage talked to you , then , about us . adam : yeah . yeah , she mentioned , uh -- mentioned to me about you guys 's fling . avery : nick ! hey , how are things ? nick : hey ! good ! uh , well , you know , i was just trying to figure that out myself , actually . avery : oh . you 're gabriel bingham . adam : i am . avery : yeah -- uh , i 'm sorry . um , i recognized you . we have n't been formally introduced . nick : ah . gabe bingham , avery clark . avery : very nice to meet you , mr. bingham . adam : oh , please , call me gabe . avery : call me avery . adam : okay . avery . avery : and if you have time , there 's a bit of business i 'd like to discuss with you , if i 'm not interrupting . nick : nah . join us . avery : great . thank you . so , i am working in conjunction with the better days foundation now . adam : know what ? i 'm gon na stop you right there . i was actually -- i was on my way out , but , um , tell you what . i 'd be more than willing to make a donation . sounds like a worthy cause . avery : y - yes , i would hope you think so ... since it 's your cause . abby : you had an affair ? what ? uh , where ? when ? why ? stitch : all right , i never should 've said that . just blame it on the alcohol . abby : but you did say it . stitch : ah , pretend you never heard it . [ sighs ] abby : when you 're living with my sister , when she 's in love with you ? no , you ... owe me an explanation . stitch : i just found out my sister is dead . i 'm not up to answering any questions . abby : [ sighs ] you know i 'm sorry about kelly , right ? stitch : yeah , i know . abby : but that 's not gon na stop me from looking out for victoria . [ scoffs ] who did you cheat with ? w - when did this happen ? i - is it still going on ? stitch : look , of course it is n't , okay ? and it was n't an affair , okay ? i just -- i just -- it was a one - time thing . just sex . abby : `` tomayto , `` `` tomahto . `` well , who did this `` just sex `` happen with ? who is this tramp ? stitch : does n't matter . abby : it matters to me . tell me . who is this skanky ho - bag ? stitch : okay , do n't call her names , 'cause i do n't think you 're in a position to do that . abby : fine . then give me another name to call her . i 'll take her first , last , middle initial . and you know what ? when i find her , i will rip her eyes out . stitch : no , you wo n't . abby : why the hell should n't i ? stitch : [ sighs ] 'cause she 's your mother . sage : he was charming ... funny ... a philanthropist . his smile and his heart could fill this room . chelsea : sounds like a great guy . sage : yeah . chelsea : what happened ? sage : um ... he died . chelsea : oh , sage , i 'm so sorry . i know what that feels like . i wish i did n't . sage : so do i . you ca n't know how much i mean that . chelsea : how long ago ? sage : too long . it 's been a little over a year for you , right ? and you 've already managed to move on with someone else ? is that what you 're trying to tell the world by marrying billy -- that you 're ready to let go of the man you loved ? chelsea : yeah , i ... [ clears throat ] i love billy . sage : but not as much as you loved adam ? chelsea : there 's something inside of me that ... [ sighs ] ... that wo n't let me completely commit to billy . it wo n't let me love him with the same kind of ... [ sighs ] my love for adam , it was just there . it was ... it was just there . i could n't run from it , and i could n't ignore it . and , um , i could n't stop it . i - i - i still ca n't . sage : where does that leave your feelings with billy ? chelsea : i 'm not sure . these are just regular p - pre - pre - wedding jitters , right ? i mean , that -- or would marrying billy be a mistake ? avery : your family has been behind the better days foundation for years . adam : yeah , no , i , um , would n't doubt that for a second . my grandmother was a phenomenal human being . she had her hand in -- in many charities . yeah . avery : but your signature is on several recent documents . your work with this charity has been pivotal . you 've attended board meetings . adam : yeah , well , i 've attended hundreds of different board meetings for hundreds of different charities , you know , over the years . and i 'm sure i 've been generous with my pocketbook , but it does n't necessarily mean that i was paying attention to the weekly minutes . let me take a quick look here . [ clears throat ] oh , yes , of course . the -- the -- the better days foundation . yeah . right , w - what 's your involvement ? nick : yeah , i 'm curious about that , too . avery : uh , after mrs. bingham 's death , an associate of mine , joe clark , was approached to restructure the charity . we just need your signature in a couple places . adam : yeah ? avery : yeah . adam : oh , okay . all right . i can do that for you . and here . and then i really do have to , uh -- have to be going . you take care of yourself . i 'll see you soon . very good to meet you . good luck with all this . avery : thank you . adam : thank you . avery : is it me , or was that completely weird ? nick : he did n't even look at what he was signing . avery : he just trusted me . nick : he does n't even know you . avery : i mean , i guess he could assume the best of someone working for a nonprofit ? nick : but you think you would 've known the name of the nonprofit , right ? avery : you would . it 's my understanding that he has been groomed to handle everything , right , from a young age ? nick : and gabe was always so passionate about causes . now all he cares about is money . avery : i had n't heard that . nick : oh , yeah . he 'll do anything to get his hands on money . avery : and that 's not the person you remember ? nick : less and less . dylan : hey . noah : hey . uh , so , w - what 's going on with my mom ? dylan : well , since you 've been worried about her , i just wanted to let you know that i had a long talk with her . and i do n't believe that she 's off her meds . noah : good . t - that 's good . that 's good to hear . it 's just , she 's been so upset for a while . dylan : yeah , yeah , with good reason . somebody 's messing with her head again . noah : what are they doing ? dylan : well , she got this message , uh , written in lipstick on one of her mirrors . noah : wow . uh ... are you sure ? dylan : yeah . yeah , i saw it . noah : uh , w - w - what did it say ? dylan : `` i know the truth , and so do you . `` does that mean something to you ? noah : mnh - mnh . no . um ... uh , but mom must be pretty freaked out right now , right ? dylan : yeah , she is . she 's really freaked out . and i think sharon 's scared that if she reported it , nobody would believe her . noah : yeah . dylan : so i 'm going to . noah : uh , uh , wait , wait , wait . [ sighs ] you ca n't do that . kevin : noah is so protective when it comes to sharon , i was worried how he would react to this . so i thought it 'd be better if we watched it without him first just in case it 's really bad . you ready ? mariah : we 've got to find out . sharon : nick may pretend that he 's nothing like victor . but the truth is , he 's no different than anyone else in the newman family . they all use their name , their family influence , their money to take exactly what they want . and it does n't matter who gets hurt . promises mean nothing . there are dirty dealings that go way back ... things that the press never even got wind of . especially this one thing . victor paid a lot of money to cover it up , and it was really awful . i 'm amazed that he got away with it . to this day , no one ever found out . and it was n't even victor 's crime . it was nick 's . dylan : somebody is scaring your mom . you remember what happened last time somebody played head games with sharon . noah : i know . she ended up in a psychiatric wing . dylan : exactly . that 's why we need to get to the bottom of this right now . noah : okay , fine . we will , okay ? but the police ca n't be involved . dylan : why not ? noah : look , i want my mom safe more than anything . but there 's more going on . dylan : what do you -- what -- like what ? noah : things that i know that i ca n't -- it might be safer for my mom if the cops are n't involved . dylan : how could that be ? noah ? noah : the message . it 's not the -- it 's not the first one . dylan : wait , sharon 's gotten other messages ? noah : no , not my mom . there was a message like that on abby 's phone when she was knocked unconscious ... a threat warning her about what would happen if she went to the police . and then she got another one at victoria 's . that 's why stitch is with abby at the club right now . he 's watching out for her , because the police can not know about this . dylan : who 's been writing these messages , and what do they think abby and your mom have done ? noah : i ca n't tell you . dylan : but if you 're this worried -- noah : i 'm afraid i 've told you too much already , okay ? just do n't go to the cops . dylan : noah , come on ! nick : must be pretty awkward , working with your ex - husband . avery : no , look at us . we get along great . nick : yeah , well , i 'm just an ex - fiancé . and i never tried to shut down anyone 's business . how 's dylan feel about that ? avery : you know , i have come to realize that dylan will never like joe . nick : pretty safe bet . avery : yes , but it is for a very worthy cause . nick : and that 's why you 're doing it . avery : yes , that 's why i 'm doing it . and dylan will be fine . nick : we 'll see about that . dylan : hey . avery : hi ! hey . dylan : uh , you ready for dinner ? avery : oh , i wish . i have to file some papers . can we eat later ? dylan : uh , yeah , sure . i actually have something to take care of myself . see you . nick : what 's up ? avery : he 'll be fine . chelsea : i 'm sure i 'm just over - thinking all of this . things will work out fine with billy . [ door opens ] sage : gabriel , hello . adam : hi . sage : how was the rest of your day ? did you get the gas gauge fixed ? adam : uh , no . i - i did n't . um , guess i do n't have to ask you how your day went , do i ? chelsea : um ... adam : recovered yet ? chelsea : uh , absolutely . adam : yeah ? chelsea : yeah . excuse me . adam : you know , i thought i 'd made some headway with her earlier . guess not . sage : no , your guess is wrong . that hasty exit is because you did make headway . adam : what do you mean ? sage : i never understood what chelsea saw in you . but , clearly , she gets you on a whole different level . adam : did she say that ? sage : she 'd been reminiscing about her marriage before you walked in , and questioning her current engagement . adam : really ? this is great . and you 're not happy about that ? sage : no . i 'm not enjoying any of this . abby : my mother slept with the guy that my sister 's in love with . stitch : now can we drop it ? abby : did you really sleep with my mom ? stitch : ashley and i agreed not to tell anyone . abby : okay , well , when did it happen ? give me a date , a - a timeframe . stitch : abby , i am not going there with you , okay ? it was one night . i 'd had a lot to drink , and i was n't thinking straight . [ sighs ] that mixed in with the heady scent of hex throughout the lab , and , well ... abby : wait , you -- you did it in the lab ? but there -- there 's no shower in the -- the shower in my mom 's office . stitch : what do you want -- a map drawn out for you ? abby : yeah ! stitch : all right . this discussion is over . [ sighs ] abby : does victoria have any idea ? stitch : unh - unh . and you ca n't tell her . stitch : the only reason that night ever happened with ashley is because i thought victoria had gotten back together with billy . abby : but she had n't . stitch : yeah , i found that out later . look , i 've -- i 've kept your secret . i have n't told victoria about austin 's murder or any of the threatening messages . the least you could do is return the favor . and i 'm sure your mother would appreciate that , too . [ rapid knocking on door ] stitch : who is it ? dylan : it 's dylan . stitch : what 's up , mac ? [ chuckles ] dylan : uh , why do n't you tell me ? stitch : what do you mean ? and how 'd you know i was here ? dylan : uh , noah told me . what the hell is going on ? stitch : what are you talking about ? i mean , abby -- abby got mugged , and , uh , you know , victoria and i thought she needed someone to watch out for her , so i 'm playing temporary bodyguard . dylan : okay , yeah . what 's the rest of it ? stitch : the rest ? dylan : yeah . stitch , what is it y - you 're not telling me ? stitch : [ scoffs ] what are you talking about ? dylan : are you -- are you drunk ? stitch : not anymore . look , stay out of this , dylan . it 's none of your business . dylan : it was n't my business until i saw that sharon got a message like abby did . [ rapid knocking on door ] sharon : [ exhales sharply ] who is it ? nick : sharon , it 's me . open up . sharon : if you 're here to continue arguing , i 'm really not in the mood . nick : no , you took off in the middle of the conversation we were having , and we were not finished . [ sighs ] sharon : so , then , you came to apologize ? nick : apologize ? for what ? sharon : you can show yourself back outside . nick : sharon , we are not married . i do n't need your permission to start a new relationship . sharon : oh , a relationship ? is that what you call what i walked into -- a relationship with a married woman ? nick : look , i am over the jealous and petty comments . and i wo n't stand for it anymore . and i 'm certainly not gon na stand for you insulting sage . i do n't need you interfering in my life . and i do n't want you thinking we 're gon na get back together , because we 're not . and if you do think that , then i 'm guessing you 're off your meds again . sharon : oh , you are such a hypocrite . you butt into my life whenever you want , and then you order me to stay the hell out of yours . how is that fair ? nick : all 's fair when i 'm protecting our daughter , a task i was awarded in court . sharon : great , so we 're back to that again . you know , who are you to question my ability to parent our daughter ? faith means everything to me , and , no , i am not crazy for acting this way ! nick : okay , can we just take it down a level , please ? sharon : i just resent -- nick : we 're in the middle of a conversation about our daughter , sharon . sharon : i 've got to get this off . nick : get ... what off ? what are you talking about ? look , sharon , you do n't seem like yourself . i really think it 'd be best if you did n't see faith for a while . sharon : you ca n't do that . sharon : what nick did would 've put any other man in prison . he still might be rotting behind bars right now if he were n't a newman . nice , huh ? bet that wo n't end up on the cutting - room floor , huh , austin ? summer : [ sighs ] kevin : wow . kyle : tell me about it . that 's a hell of a story about nick . summer : yeah , if it 's even true . kevin : well , say it is . and say sharon decided she 'd made a mistake talking to austin about it , but he refused to delete the footage from his documentary . kyle : that would give her motive for killing him . mariah : or give victor and nick motive . summer : what motive ? mariah : what if they found out what sharon said and wanted to make sure that that video never saw the light of day ? summer : my dad and grandfather are not killers . kevin : and they were at the underground that night . kyle : i do n't know . maybe they had time to slip in and out before the ceiling fell in . who knows ? summer : time to get from the club to the cabin and back in a snowstorm ? mariah : it 's not impossible . summer : no , i am sure that there are plenty of witnesses who can place my family at underground the entire night . mariah : and that 's an alibi ? victor and nick could 've paid somebody to take austin out while people were `` seeing them `` at the club . summer : mariah , you know very well that my father is not capable of murder . you 're just saying that because you want sharon to be innocent . mariah : and you want her to be guilty . summer : no , sharon is capable of a lot of things , okay ? i 'm sure that she made up that whole story about my dad in her sick , twisted mind . kevin : all right . we will check it out , and we 'll see if it 's even possible nick was responsible . noah : [ sighs ] summer : noah . kyle : what did you find out ? mariah : what 'd dylan say ? noah : well , mom is in the clear . mariah : she is ? summer : uh , how did that happen ? noah : because she got a lipstick message , too . summer : what , at her house ? kevin : what did it say ? noah : it said , `` i know the truth , and so do you . `` summer : [ sighs ] mariah : well , i guess that crosses sharon off the list , then . summer : you know , with a mind as warped as sharon 's , she could 've easily written that message herself . noah : dylan is pretty sure she is n't off her meds . summer : yeah , which means she 's fully capable of planting that message to throw suspicion elsewhere . mariah : or she 's innocent ! kyle : okay , sharon did n't write the message , okay ? i did . sage : look , i am well aware of what the endgame is , adam . but lying to chelsea is making me sick . we are both lying to her . adam : so when did you develop a conscience ? sage : playing games with people 's emotions is wrong . adam : it is temporary . sage : this is lie upon lie . you think when she finds out the truth , she 's just gon na welcome you back with open arms ? adam : i guess that 's the chance that i 'm taking , is n't it ? i 'm putting all of my faith -- and believe me when i tell you this , i do not use that word lightly -- i 'm putting all of my faith ... sage : [ sighs ] adam : ... into the love that chelsea and i share . sage : what if it backfires ? what if she hates you forever ? i do n't want to be a part of this anymore , these lies -- adam : i am asking for your help . i need you right now . i 'm not threatening you . i 'm -- i 'm not forcing your hand . i am -- i 'm asking you respectfully . please , sage . i need this . continue to help me . now , you 've been in love before , right ? you know how that feels ? help me find that again . please . avery : joe , hi . i just wanted to let you know that i got gabriel bingham 's signature . uh , surprising , actually . he is a much different person than he is on paper . i 'm sorry , joe . something important just came across my desk . i 'll talk to you later . dylan : and that 's , uh -- that 's what noah told me . we are really worried about sharon . stitch : okay , none of this makes any sense . dylan : i know . i know . and noah did n't give me enough answers . and you -- why the hell did n't you go to the police with this ? abby : i 'll tell you why . 'cause if we go to the police , i end up dead . [ all shouting indistinctly ] kyle : look , i - i - i only wrote one of those messages , okay ? just the one to sharon ? mariah : why would you do that to her ? kyle : to ferret her out . mariah : by terrifying her ? ! kyle : no , to get her to confess -- noah : you put my mother through hell ! [ all shouting indistinctly ] noah : come on , kyle ! come on ! summer : noah , stop ! noah : what , you 're actually defending this guy , huh ? ! he 's tormenting my mom ! she 's innocent ! summer : noah , maybe not ! when you were gone , we found proof that points right to sharon . mariah : or victor ! kevin : or nick . nick : visitation is at my discretion . sharon : you did this ? nick : did what ? sharon : this message was from you ? was this your plan all along , nick -- to try to drive me crazy the way victor did ? nick : what are you talking about ? sharon : do n't pretend like you do n't know what i 'm talking about ! you wrote this ! nick : look , sharon , i 'm very concerned about you . let me call someone for you , maybe your doctor ? sharon : no , nick . i do n't need a shrink . i do n't need a straightjacket . what i need is for you to stop threatening to take my daughter away from me ! nick : i am trying to protect our daughter , and the best way i can do that is to keep her away from you . sharon : no . you ca n't . nick : the court says i can . sharon : i 'm supposed to see her tomorrow . nick : i 'm not gon na let her be around you when you 're acting like this . sharon : [ sighs ] nick : i 'll have noah come by and check on you tomorrow . sharon : [ crying ] nick , please do n't do this . nick : i 'll talk to you later . sharon : if you keep faith away from me , i am done keeping your secret ! i am gon na tell the whole world how you broke that girl 's neck ! [ next_on ] nick : if i do n't let you see faith , then you 're gon na tell the whole story . sharon : it 's your choice . victor : i 'm very happy for ashley . victoria : it did n't bother you when she threw jabot 's success in your face ? victor : before long , she 'll be working for me . both : i think we should put off the wedding . | stitch has a slip of the tongue and tells abby that the last time he got drunk , he took a shower to get sober and had sex with ashley . he asks abby not to tell anyone , because he and ashley promised to keep it a secret . kevin manages to see sharon 's interview video and the cabin group discovers that after nick committed a crime , victor paid a lot of money to keep nick out of jail . sharon gets a message in lipstick on the mirror at her house that says `` i know the truth and so do you . `` dylan encourages sharon to tell him the truth about the night austin died . sharon tells dylan that she already told him everything , and she is n't hiding anything from him . dylan sees the message on the mirror and sends a text to noah so they can talk . noah tells dylan that sharon and abby are being stalked and that they ca n't go to the police or they will be killed . |
kevin : mikey ! scott ! lauren : what 's going on ? michael : kevin ? kevin : i 've got news . big news , important news . scott : okay , with a build - up like that , it better be earth - shaking . kevin : i 'm getting married . michael : [ laughs ] kevin : chloe said yes ! scott : congratulations , pal . kevin : thank you . michael : it happened quicker than i expected ! oh ! kevin : i told your advice , mikey , did it up right . top of the tower , flowers , champagne ... lauren : wait a minute . you knew about this and you did n't say anything ? kevin : hey , i thought you would be happy . lauren : well , i mean , do n't get me wrong . i love chloe and i think it 's remarkable how she has worked to turn her life around ... michael : i get a heads up . lauren is surprised . huh ? lauren : i 'm just hoping you 're not rushing into things . scott : mom . ma , they 've been married before . lauren : i know . are you sure you 're not just trying to recapture what you once had ? kevin : when chloe first got back to town , that was my plan . i wanted my old life back . i wanted desperately to be bella 's dad . but my very wise fiancée forced me to take things slow . start fresh free of the past . i do n't want my old life back . i want a new life with chloe and bella . chloe : i just feel like everything is moving so fast , and i just want slow down and really enjoy it this time ... i 'm -- i 'm sorry . what were guys gon na ask me ? chelsea : uh , you first . chloe : okay . well , um ... ta - da ! [ laughs ] chelsea : what ? oh , it 's beautiful ! when did you -- chloe : he asked me today . so , kevin , um ... he asked me to go to the top of the tower and i showed up and ... well , he said that he wanted us to be a family , and he got down on one knee , and he ... he really surprised me , and i want you to be my maid of honor . or , i do n't know , my matron of honor ? i do n't really know how that goes . i do n't care what it is . i just you to be it . so please tell me that you will . chelsea : of course . of course i will . yes . that 's so exciting ! chloe : i know . and bella is gon na be the cutest little flower girl . and i want to wear white . let 's not be sticklers about everything . you know , i know that i 've been married before , but i do n't know , i 'm feeling very fresh and glowy about kevin , so ... i 'm really sorry . i 'm -- i 'm still talking about myself . um ... what did you guys want to ask me ? chelsea : um ... nick : well , we , uh ... we wanted to ask you about this . chloe : uh , what is that ? nick : it 's a gps tracking device . we found it in connor 's stuffed dinosaur . chelsea : the one i took with me when i planned to leave town with adam . chloe : wow . that 's crazy . how 'd that get in there ? nick : why do n't you tell us ? reed : well ? tessa : well , i think i 'd like to see what this gorgeous piano can do . reed : grandma , you want to show her ? nikki : oh , honey , i think she wants to hear you play . tessa : well , is rock not in your repertoire ? nikki : well ... [ chuckles ] [ piano plays ] [ guitar plays ] [ music stops ] [ door closes ] victor : well , i 'll be damned . what a welcome . i love this . want me to sing ? reed : [ laughs ] ashley : jack . jack : hey . ashley : i want to talk to you one last time before you pursue this hockey thing , okay ? jack : oh , i was gon na call you about that . i formally withdrew my offer to the league . was there something else ? ashley : why the about - face ? jack : i re - examined the deal . i realized you were probably right . we probably were risking over - extending ourselves . it was great opportunity for jabot , maybe not the right time to move on it . ashley : but you were adamant . frankly , you were thrilled to be able to stick it to billy one more time . jack : i just admitted you were right . i would think you 'd be overjoyed . ashley : i 'm just a little preoccupied . i keep wondering what really changed your mind . [ cell phone chimes ] abby : what are you doing here ? victoria : hi . i 'm visiting my family . how are you ? abby : curious , how you have time to hang out here now that you own brash & sassy ! victoria : ahh , well , the first rule of being a c.e.o . is to learn how to delegate . and i have a story i think dad will appreciate . is n't he back from his trip ? abby : um , he 'll be here soon , but i have an important business meeting scheduled with him , so ... victoria : okay . i 'll just wait . victor : well , now , do n't stop on my account . i love this . nikki : victor . mmm ! i thought you were going straight to the office . victor : then i would have missed this . nikki : [ laughs ] hey , i want you to meet tessa . this is reed 's new music teacher . victor : hi , tessa . how are you ? tessa : nice to meet you . victor : all right . nikki : how was your trip ? victor : good . i 'll tell you about it later , okay ? nikki : okay . victor : got to go back to the office . so , um , how about a little , whatever you call it , to accompany my exit ? what do you think ? reed : you got it , grandpa . [ electric guitar plays ] victor : bye - bye ! nikki : bye - bye ! [ laughs ] chloe : why would you think i would know something about a gps tracker ? nick : well , you were living with chelsea at the time , so you had access to her place . you 're the only one who knew that that stuffed dinosaur was connor 's favorite toy . chloe : whoa . the only one ? everybody in his preschool knows about dino . i mean , everybody who rides the elevator in this building knows . even the barista at crimson lights knows how much connor loves dino . chelsea : i just want you to be honest with me . chloe : [ scoffs ] yeah , i -- yeah , i did it . chelsea : you were spying on me ? chloe : no , i was -- i was trying to protect you . please . just listen to me . when i came back , i was here with bella , and everything was so good . i was reconnected with you , my best friend -- the best friend i 've ever had -- and things were so great . and then some really bizarre stuff started happening , and ... adam attacked that prison guard , and i was really worried about you . nick : so that 's when you got the tracking device . chloe : yes . exactly . adam escaped , and i thought that you were gon na take everything and you were gon na run off with him and connor , and i was so afraid that you were gon na wreck your life , i was gon na lose you . so i just -- i mean , i just wanted to be able to warn you that the cops were onto you , and then ... that did n't happen and everything ... everything went really wrong . chelsea : why did n't you ever tell me any of this ? jack : you 're right . i probably would n't have walked away from this deal without a little incentive . ashley : something happened . jack : i kept hearing your voice in my head , accusing me of letting my anger over billy 's betrayal dictate my actions . i had to admit to myself that the primary reason i jumped at the chance to do business with these guys was that i could maybe stop billy from getting a win . ashley : well , thank you for being honest with me , jackie . it was very upsetting , watching my brother become this ruthless and bitter person , channeling his inner victor . jack : god forbid . ashley : and since you 're being so honest with me ... could you please tell me the real reason why you hired gloria ? jack : gloria is an asset to jabot . ashley : she 's not an asset . she 's a liability and a menace . jack : you 're not giving her a fair shot . did you see the research i sent you , the analysis she did on the men 's division ? ashley : oh , please , you did not hire gloria because of her analytical acumen . jack : she is intelligent , she is experienced ... ashley : she is vile , she is manipulative , she tried to destroy our family ... how can you hold this grudge against billy when you open your arms wide to gloria ? would you trust me enough to tell me the truth ? why did you hire her ? why are you protecting her ? jack : i am treating her as i would any other hardworking employee in this company , unlike you and ravi , and i guess you do n't want to talk about that . ashley : you 're actually gon na compare ravi to gloria ? that 's absurd . jack : yes , it is absurd because i would never invite gloria to be my plus - one at the opera . ashley : oh , my god . you are such a jerk . i had an extra ticket because you could n't go , remember ? jack : so you invited your protégé as your date ? ashley : he was not my date . jack : i understand ravi shook off his , uh , persona as the , uh , computer geek . ashley : oh , you mean because he did n't wear a hoodie to the opera ? jack : apparently he wore a tuxedo , a very well - tailored tuxedo . ashley : [ laughing ] oh ! well ... jack : ash , i thought you drew the line here and made it clear to him you can only have a professional relationship . ashley : i did , and it is . jack : well , apparently it did n't sink in . with you or ravi . look , he 's not only an employee , he 's much younger . this could be a problem . fix it . victor : victoria ! victoria : hello . victor : what a nice surprise , my sweetheart . so ... ? victoria : i know you 're busy . victor : no , never too busy for you . let 's go . victoria : aww . victor : let 's all come in . there we go . victoria : thank you . abby : thank you , dad . victor : so ... tell me all about brash & sassy ! victoria : well , i actually -- abby : you know what , i would love to hear about that , too , but , dad , you 're on a very tight schedule today . victor : oh . we do have an appointment . abby : yes ! yes ! to talk about the pitch that i mentioned to you . i 've been working on it the whole time you were gone . victor : i really would to hear about that . but i think victoria should stay and just listen in . victoria : yeah . of course . abby : you know what , i do n't think that would be appropriate since she does n't work here anymore , and this is a confidential newman enterprises matter . victoria : well , i am still on the board . abby : well , perhaps that 's something that should be addressed . victor : abby , since your idea has nothing to do with cosmetics , i do n't think there would be a conflict of interest . and you 'll be very discreet , wo n't you ? victoria : always . abby : i 've loaded all the slides on here so you can refer to this as we go along . victor : hmm . abby : um , sorry , victoria . i do n't have one for you . victor : your sister and i can share , okay ? abby : great . let me just sync this thing up . victoria : i wanted to tell you about a power play i pulled . i think that you 'll appreciate it . victor : tell me . victoria : well , jack abbott tried to steal one of my perspective deals , and i got him to withdraw his offer . victor : ooh ! i love that . victoria : mm - hmm . yeah . victor : in other words , i taught you well . victoria : you did . victor : good . victoria : and aside from getting to wipe that smug look off of jack 's face , i also learned something else . jack 's been very careless and reckless . i think it 's something that newman can capitalize on . abby : [ clears throat ] a company as vast as ours can never stop innovating , nor can we have enough revenue stream . so i propose a cost - effective restructure here at newman tower offering space to start - up tech companies . you might be asking , `` what 's in it for us ? `` well , as you can see , newman gets a percentage on each deal . victor : i think that 's cutting - edge . we 'll get in on the ground floor . victoria : well , that certainly might work for a tech company , but here ? abby : well , it 's minimal risk , monumental gain . victoria : well , a few start - up companies are hugely successful , but the odds are against you when thousands show no profit . i mean , that 's just my opinion . abby : well , victoria -- victoria : but you do n't have to listen to me . i know you 're not going to . victor : nonsense . you 've run this company before so abby will welcome your input . wo n't you , darling ? i do n't want you girls to forget that we are family , all right ? kevin : i appreciate you looking out for me , and from the outside , maybe it looks like this has all happened fast . but chloe and i , we have worked really hard to get to this good place . i 've never been happier or more sure about anything in my life . lauren : okay . then i 'm happy for you . although , i doubt gloria 's reaction is gon na resemble anything close to joy . kevin : yeah , i 'm not in a rush to tell mom , so if you run into her ... michael : be mum with mum . got you . scott : i 'm just glad i got to hang out with you and chloe at the underground and , uh , got to know her a little bit . kevin : oh ! she 's not normally like that . lauren : like what ? kevin : yeah , well , raising a toddler , we 're normally pretty low - key . lauren : like what ? scott : drunk . very drunk . lauren : oh . scott : chloe had a few shots , she , uh , danced a little bit , and then a few more shots . i 'm just glad you 're not resembling a boring married couple yet . michael : i take exception to that . lauren : yeah . who are you calling boring , son ? scott : never you , mom . lauren : [ chuckles ] kevin : michael ... will you be my best man ? we want everyone that we love to be a part of this . [ cell phone chimes ] lauren : is everything okay ? scott : yeah . sorry . victor wants to see me . lauren : about what ? scott : guess i 'll find out soon enough . see ya . lauren : bye . mwah ! scott : bye . michael : bye . kevin : [ clears throat ] michael : uh ... i would be honored to be your best man , um ... i 'm proud of you for all your hard work and for the love and patience you 've shown chloe . kevin : thank you . and , lauren , will you give me some advice on what the fashion - conscious grooms are buying at fenmore 's ? 'cause my taste goes more to cosplay and video games . lauren : ah , come on . you look great . but you know what , try our virtual dressing room . it has all the latest styles , and we have a wedding category . kevin : ah ! lauren : right ? kevin : as a geek who loves a good algorithm but knows nothing about fashion trends , i thank you . lauren : but you know what ? the only thing chloe 's gon na be looking at is the love in your eyes . michael : [ laughs ] chloe : i had forgotten all about that tracker after everything that happened . nick : so you 're not still keeping tabs on chelsea . chloe : no ! why would i do something like that ? i mean , does that thing even work after all this time ? chelsea : i think the battery 's dead . chloe : i would never spy on you , chelsea . chelsea : then , chloe , why did you -- chloe : because i was worried . i came back , you accepted me ... i finally got your friendship back , and i was only trying to protect you with that tracker , and i know that that sounds stupid and really pathetic , but it is the truth . chelsea : i believe you . nick : yeah . thanks for clearing all this up . chloe : please tell me that you 'll accept my apology . i 'm so sorry . chelsea : for what ? for worrying about me ? come here . silly thing . chloe : i 'm so sorry . wait , are you still gon na be my maid of honor ? chelsea : of course ! and i am making your dress ! chloe : oh , well , who else ? okay . so glad this is out in the open . chelsea : mm - hmm . chloe : okay . i have a wedding i need to plan . chelsea : let me know what else i can help with . chloe : okay . nick : congratulations again . chloe : thanks , nick . bye . chelsea : bye . nick : bye . chelsea : [ exhales sharply ] [ door closes ] nick : do you believe her ? chelsea : yeah . i mean , you know ... what she said made sense . nick : yeah , i guess so . chelsea : why do you sound like you think she 's lying ? nick : i do n't know . it feels off . but it could n't have been chloe . she could n't have gone to see adam that night because , uh , you know , she was here , and the building was surrounded by police . chelsea : yeah . that 's right . i mean , the cops were stationed outside my door . nick : yeah , so it would have been impossible for chloe to go to the cabin to see adam , not without the police seeing her . chelsea : oh , my god . actually , there was a way . tessa : mmm . nikki : so , um , can i get you anything else , tessa ? tessa : oh ! no . i was n't that hungry , so ... reed : yeah , especially after you finished my sandwich and grandma 's . tessa : [ laughs ] maybe it 's been a while since i 've had a decent meal . nikki , you make a mean turkey sandwich . nikki : oh , thank you , but i really ca n't take any credit for it . we have a chef here . reed : now , tessa , um ... i need to know what you think of my playing . tessa : um , you 've got a great ear , and you 're feeling the music , which i something that nobody can teach . if you want to get better ... reed : i -- i do . i mean ... i want to be like the best . tessa : well , you need to play , reed . play real music all the time . in front of people , with other musicians , not just sitting in your room going over mindless exercises and scales . but not everybody thinks that way . uh , your tempo and timing need work . you need to hear that metronome in your head when you play . but that comes from hours and hours of practice . reed : i can do that . um , if you 'd want to keep teaching me . tessa : i could do once a week . reed : cool . nikki : oh , and you can work right here so you can use the piano . and there will be snacks involved . tessa : ooh ! that 'll work . [ laughs ] you have serious piano skills . did you ever play in concerts or clubs ? nikki : [ chuckles ] no . it 's just a hobby . reed is our aspiring rock star in the family . how about you ? tessa : i 've been playing music as long as i can remember . nikki : where did you get started ? tessa : i 've lived all over . this seemed like an okay town and i heard some good things , so here i am . reed : you 're so good . what were doing just playing at the coffeehouse ? tessa : because playing is what i do . a funky club , a coffeehouse , a big beautiful house . it does n't matter . it 's about the music . music 's why i get up in the morning . ashley : so , jack , since your meeting is over , i 'd like to continue our conversation about your sexist double standard . jack : which one ? ashley : very funny . jack : oh , we 're still talking about your relationship with ravi ? ashley : just out of curiosity , how many models and secretaries have you hooked up with over the years ? jack : ooh , then you are hooking up . ashley : no . i 'm not . we have a friendship , ravi and i . he knows all about that and he 's fine with it . jack : uh - huh , and what about you ? are you fine with that ? you happy to have just a friendship ? ashley : you know , i do n't think my friendship with ravi 's actually any of your business , jack . jack : as long as you two are working for me , it is my business . ashley : life is so funny , is n't it ? maybe we wo n't be working for you that much longer . jack : you know , for someone who keeps threatening to take over here at jabot , you might want to take out your employee handbook and refresh yourself on the company police regarding inter - office romance . ashley : hmm , you know , i seem to have misplaced my handbook , but i can always borrow gloria 's . she seems to have a better understanding of your hiring practices than anybody . [ knocks on door ] jack : ash ... lauren : hi . ashley : hi . lauren : uh , your watchdog was n't at her post . ashley : see , yet another reason why gloria should not be working here . hi . lauren : hi ! ashley : how are you ? lauren : good . how are you ? well ... uh ... ashley 's not joining us for this meeting ? [ door closes ] victor : scott grainger . you remember my daughters victoria and abby . victoria : hi . it 's been a while . i saw you at lauren and michael 's wedding last . scott : that 's right . abby : you 're a reporter now . yeah , i 've read a lot of your coverage . you have an amazing career . scott : well , thank you . victoria : it 's good to have you back in genoa city . scott : well , i have your dad to thank for that , and , uh , nice to see you girls . victoria : you , too . victor : all right , scott , please come in . bye , girls . victoria : bye , dad ! victor : bye , sweetie . abby : bye , dad . victor : come in , scott . abby : you could n't just let me have this , could you ? victoria : dad asked for my input and i gave it . abby : and made me look bad . victoria : do you know how many of my ideas dad rejected when i worked here ? most of them . abby : well , victoria , you do n't work here anymore , so why are you butting in ? victoria : why are you making this personal ? abby : because you crashed my business meeting with dad just to brag about how you pulled one over on jack . victoria : okay , so i guess i 'm guilty of bad timing . abby : no , intentional timing . you ca n't stand that i 'm next in line to take over . you 're trying to sabotage me . victoria : this paranoia , it 's not attractive and it does not suit you well , abby . abby : [ scoffs ] scott : i 've been waiting and wondering what 's happened to my friend ahmed . it 's been driving me crazy . victor : and i told you that i would help you find him . scott : and for that , i am very grateful . so ... have you learned anything ? victor : i have indeed , but i think it 's something that you need to hear for yourself . scott : he 's okay . ahmed and his family , they 're actually okay . thank you , victor . thank you for finding him . i mean , you did everything you said you would . victor : i am glad i could help . scott : it 's a real relief to hear from him , but he could n't say where he was . do you think he 's still in danger ? victor : well , it 's a precaution , but i can assure you that he is in a safe place . and for your information , i also took care of his family 's financial needs . i thought that was the least i can do . this man helped you enormously . scott : that 's beyond . i mean , saving the life of my friend and colleague is something that i also can never repay . i would n't even know where to begin . victor : well , there 's something you can do for me . chelsea : you knew about the hidden passageway ? nick : dylan told me about it , but i 'd never seen it . how did it even get there ? adam ? chelsea : yes . nick : okay , the important thing is that chloe knew about it . chelsea : how do you know that ? nick : because she was with me when dylan told me about it . she knew , chelsea . chelsea : when did the police find it ? nick : i 'd guess an hour or two after you took off with connor to meet up with adam at the cabin . chelsea : okay . so even if chloe was able to follow me there , how would she get out of here ? the police , they would have been monitoring that passageway . nick : well , there was an amber alert , right , for connor . and for you . chloe was n't even on their radar . they were looking for you , and if chloe knew where that cabin was because of the gps tracker ... chelsea : you really think that chloe would be able to drive to that cabin , follow me there , and knowing how important adam was to me , she would be able to ... no . this is crazy . it 's crazy , nick . adam 's death was an accident . nick : if the police got it right , chelsea . they were so fast to close this case . chelsea : you seriously think chloe could have caused that explosion ? you -- i mean , you really think that she could kill my husband ? nick : you know how much she hated adam . chelsea : this is chloe we 're talking about , not some cold - blooded demolitions expert . nick : okay , well , what about the gps tracker ? chelsea : she explained that . nick : and the view from the cabin ? chelsea : i guess i must have mentioned it . nick : really ? in all the excitement after the explosion and the investigation , you took the time out to tell her how the lake looked from the porch ? chelsea : she 's my best friend . nick : which makes even more sense that you and connor were n't there . she would want to make sure that you two were safe . adam was her target . chelsea : okay . you need to stop this . you need to stop this right now . chloe forgave adam , okay ? she had changed . do you know what i was going through after adam died ? i was a mess , and she -- she took care of me . there 's no way that she could live under this roof with me and see the agony i was in and be able to keep up this -- this monstrous lie . nick : i 'm not saying she did it and i 'm not saying she did n't do it . i 'm just saying that there are some things need to look at here . there 's a lot of loose ends . but if you do n't think you can do it ... chelsea : no , i mean , i guess i need to know for certain , but ... nick : well , we have to figure out if chloe left the apartment that night . chelsea : where are we gon na even find this evidence ? it has been months . nick : if she took the passageway , there 's not gon na be any video footage from the building . chelsea : i mean , i guess we could look at neighboring buildings , but it 's a long shot . nick : this gps tracker -- it connects with an app on your phone . this is how we 're gon na get our evidence . kevin : there 's my future wife ! what you up to ? chloe : i was , um ... i was just looking for my shoes . kevin : [ laughs ] i like the way you 're prioritizing our wedding to - do list . chloe : you know , you can never underestimate the importance of perfect footwear . kevin : well , i hope you do n't mind marrying someone who 's completely fashion- challenged . chloe : i love you exactly how you are . mwah ! kevin : i love you , too . i just came from michael and lauren 's , shared the news ... michael 's gon na be my best man . chloe : chelsea 's in as my maid of honor and premier dressmaker . kevin : that 's fantastic . so , when do you want to do this ? chloe : i want this to happen as soon as possible . kevin : me , too . all right , i 'm gon na look at wedding venues , and you get back to the important business of shoes . chloe : hey . i ca n't wait to be your wife . [ sighs ] jack : i just called this meeting to discuss how you felt things were going with this merger . lauren : you know what , things have gone smoother than i ever anticipated . jack : despite your misgivings at the top ? lauren : let 's just say you have made my fenmore 's team feel very welcome . jack : and there 's no arguing with the numbers . virtual dressing room is exceeding all expectations . you should be very proud of what you 've accomplished . lauren : [ chuckles ] well , that 's thanks to phyllis and ravi . jack : well , i 'll let you thank them . lauren : now , wait a minute . i thought you and phyllis were doing fine working here together . jack : well , we 're managing to stay out of each other 's way . it 's no problem . lauren : okay . good . i , uh , did want to thank you for picking up the slack for me while i was waiting for word on scott . jack : hey , we 're partners ! i 'm always gon na be there for you . lauren : i really appreciate it . you know , the last few weeks were very stressful , but that 's all behind us now . jack : well , like everyone else , i am very relieved you have your son back in genoa city and that he 's well . how did you manage to get him home ? is there something you ca n't tell me ? abby : my own sister , torpedoing my idea . ashley : honey , i do n't think she deliberately tried to undermine you . i mean , she just took charge of brash & sassy ! abby : [ laughing ] oh , that 's not enough for her , mom . no , she can not stand it that dad is taking me seriously , that he is grooming me . you know , she would leave brash & sassy ! in a nanosecond if dad offered her the c.e.o . position at newman . ashley : now , wait a second . is victor actually considering retiring ? abby : i mean , yeah . he 's stepped back . he still has final say in everything , but he 's been delegating more . ashley : you do realize that 's never happened before . abby : mom , i really feel like if i make a good impression , dad could leave me the company . unless victoria steps in . oh , yeah . you would love it . you would love for victoria to walk away from brash & sassy ! since that 's jabot 's competition . ashley : i would not , not if it would hurt you . abby : it would pulverize me , mom . nick and victoria , they have walked away from newman , and i am there , i am working my butt off . i am in the trenches and i still feel like i 'm dad 's backup plan . maybe it 's because i 'm half- abbott . ashley : now , hold on a second . granted , your father 's had relationship problems with the abbotts , but that does n't mean that it diminishes you at all in his eye . abby : no , he has this weird thing about pure newman blood . ashley : he loves you just as much as he loves his other children , honey . abby : then how do i get him to promote me ? ashley : [ sighs ] you know , your father did not get to where he is today by taking no for an answer . so i think that if you really like this idea , you should act on it . and then when you 're successful , he 'll respect you even more for not kowtowing to him . scott : you want me to write your biography ? victor : i intend to write my memoir , and i need an experienced co - writer . victor : there was an unauthorized , dreadful book called `` ruthless , `` and i intend to set the record straight , update my story . scott : well , i 've seen enough to know that no one is all good or all bad . but the more powerful a person gets , the less conscious he is of his own flaws . victor : i can see how your opinions got you into trouble . reed : grandma gave tessa a ride back into town . victoria : so , how did the lesson go ? reed : it was killer . i mean , i do n't think there 's a type of music that tessa could n't play . victoria : sounds like she made quite a different impression than the instructor i hired . he looked good on paper . reed : i ca n't blame you for him . because you did manage to stomp down your control - freak tendencies and let me work with tessa . victoria : thanks ? so , where did she study ? what 's her , um , her technique ? reed : her technique is just doin ' it . i mean , everything she 's learned was just from going out and playing . it 's not some like five - point system that you can see in like 100 videos online . she 's good , and i 'm not the only one who thinks so . even grandma was blown away . and she even sat down and played with us . victoria : you had fun . reed : yeah . and , um , tessa 's gon na be teaching me once a week now , so i 'm gon na be practicing insanely from now to then . victoria : that 's wonderful , reed . i am so proud of you . reed : proud of me ? victoria : yeah , i 'm proud of you for knowing what you want and for going after it . reed : thanks , mom . you know , you can be pretty great sometimes . victoria : well , does that mean i score some `` cool mom `` points ? reed : yeah , you definitely leveled up today . victoria : good . reed : [ laughs ] tessa : genoa city 's kickin ' it so far . i met some rich kid , singer - songwriter . not sure how much talent he 's got , but his family connections are off the chart . lauren : jack , i needed someone who could come up with millions of dollars in cash ... jack : you know i can access money . why would you not call me ? why would you call victor ? lauren : it 's not a competition ! my son 's life was at stake and i needed someone with connections . jack : victor is not the only one in this town ... lauren : ... who was unafraid to bend rules and grease palms . and then i thought about us working together , and that created a complication . what if , god forbid , something went wrong ? how could we continue to work together ? and if everything went fine , i would owe you . hence the complication . jack : well , what do you think you 're gon na get with victor ? his whole reason for being is creating complications . victor : i 'm gon na tell the truth . that 's the whole point of the book . scott : well , if you want people to believe that your book is more accurate than the unauthorized biography , then let an independent journalist vet everything you say . victor : you go ahead and check the facts . when , where ... but i 'm the only one who knows why . scott : and are you truly willing to be honest with me about it ? victor : are you willing to write the book ? scott : i am , but only if you are willing to be truthful and let me write about every detail of your life , victor . even the parts you 'd rather skip . are you willing to do that ? chloe : hello , adam . kevin : babe , most decent venues are booked till next year ! but not to worry -- i 'm gon na find one . nothing 's gon na keep me from getting you to the altar . nick : cell phone companies can track locations via cell towers . chelsea : how are we gon na get our hands on those ? what , do we ask paul ? nick : look , if we do that and paul decides to reopen this case , my father could get arrested for planning adam 's escape from prison . chelsea : well , the phone company is not just gon na release the records to us . does n't newman enterprises have interest in cell phone providers ? nick : if chloe 's a subscriber to one of them , maybe they 'll give us that information with some carefully applied pressure . chelsea : meaning what ? they 'll give them to victor newman 's son ? nick : look , it 's worth a shot . and we may not like what we find , but we have to do this . we need answers and we will get them . [ next_on ] mariah : you want to date me ? jordan : you 're hilary curtis . you command the spotlight just by being you . kevin : it 's about chloe and me . we 're getting married . gloria : oh , god . esther : what ? ! | reed likes his new music teacher , tessa , who it turns out may have a secret because she later talks to someone on the phone relating that things are going well for her and that her new student is very well connected . as they ague about her relationship with ravi , and jack tells ashley to make it clear to ravi that they ca n't have a personal relationship because it will reflect badly on the company since he is younger than she . kevin and chloe announce their engagement to their friends and family . chelsea and michael agree to be maid of honor and best man . abby is jealous when victoria is invited to sit in on a business meting between her and victor and accuses victoria of trying to sabotage her success because she wants to take over for victor if he retires . victor tells scott that his translator and his family are safe and , in return for the information , he wants scott to help him write his biography . nick and chelsea figure out how chloe killed adam , but chelsea ca n't believe that chloe could do something so horrible . nick sets out to discover the truth about adam 's death . |
[ previously_on ] devon : you 're jett slade . you pretty much owned the r & b charts from , like , ' 98 to ' 04 . ana : jett 's also my father . lola : what 's this about ? kyle : the donor . summer was the only person who was a match , and you were running out of time . lola : what did you do ? kyle : i married her . paul : i recruited you because i was told you were the best ! you were dedicated . you were by the book . we are done here . you turn in your badge and your gun . arturo : i slept with another woman -- with mia . jack : abby . there you are . mrs. martinez said she found this in your laundry hamper . abby : huh . i thought i got them all out of my clothes . hmm . jack : that 's all you 're gon na tell me ? abby : well , they may have been peppered with a few pieces of windshield . jack : were you in an accident ? abby : no . i meant to do it . summer : you . lola : me . summer : how ? lola : i wheeled myself in . turns out you were right around the corner . summer : um ... my appendix , it burst . lola : [ snorts softly ] your appendix is lower than that . you were pointing at your liver . summer : okay . what do you want ? lola : to say thank you . you saved my life , and i am truly grateful . summer : you 're welcome . lola : but after today , um , i hope that we will never see each other again . devon : what do you think ? ana : i -- i think i 'm confused . devon : that right there is a limited - edition print of your dad 's very first concert . ana : i do n't know what to say . devon : [ chuckles ] ana : where 'd you even find this ? devon : i - i know a couple people that , uh , specialize in music memorabilia . ana : you 've got a guy for everything . devon : yeah . ana : this mean you 're cool with everything now ? devon : of course i am . i want to support you and your relationship with your father if you will let me do that . ana : so this is your way of convincing me ? devon : well , it 's a gesture . ana : it 's a bribe . devon : did it work ? summer : well , it wo n't be hard for us to avoid each other if that 's what you want . but i do n't understand why you 're upset with me . lola : i 'm not . i 'm thankful , really . [ sighs ] i could have died . and i will never forget what you did . summer : then why -- lola : when i asked the nurse for summer newman 's room number , there was n't one . but there was a room number for mrs . abbott . nice ring . congratulations . you know , i always knew , deep down , kyle always had feelings for you . and , uh ... he 's confirmed it now . so it 's time for me to move on . [ footsteps approach ] kyle : uh ... lola : excuse me . kyle : uh , let me help you back to your room . lola : um , i 'm fine on my own . you should stay with your wife . summer : i , uh , did n't expect you till later . kyle : uh , i talked to nate . he said i can take you home . additional sponsorship ana : so , what made you change your mind ? devon : just been thinking a lot about when i found my biological dad , tucker mccall . ana : mom sure made things interesting for us . devon : she sure did . and reconnecting with him was complicated , and it was a tough road , but he ended up being the person that found the specialist to fix my hearing . ana : i remember . devon : and thinking about that extremely generous thing he did for me just makes me think about what you 're trying to do for your dad . ana : yeah . i just want to help him . devon : i know you do . ana : and i get why you were worried about jett using me for my money . and part of the reason i did n't mention it to you was because i did n't want you to think i was using you for yours . my dad and i are n't looking for a handout . devon : you do n't have to tell me that . i know . ana : i 'm sorry i lied to you about it . devon : well , you 're proud , like me . i get it . ana : you say that like it 's a bad thing . devon : it can be if you let it get in the way of people trying to help you . 'cause i know i - i refused tucker 's offer a couple times . ana : you gave in eventually . devon : sure i did . i did when i swallowed my pride . you know ? and if i had n't done that , if i had n't gotten the surgery , i may have never gained the confidence to be successful in the music industry , or even be the person that i am today , so ... ana : sounds like you just stubbed being a little stubborn ass . devon : [ chuckles ] yeah . it 's tough when it runs in the family . but let me help you guys . really . 'cause , you know , i have access to doctors that you are not gon na be able to afford . and we can work on getting him out of that motel room . ana : ooh . a nicer place to stay would make him more comfortable . devon : right . ana : he would n't need anything too fancy . devon : i do n't think this place is fancy . i think this is homey , and ... it 's nice . ana : you 'd want him to stay here ? devon : yeah . i do n't see why not . we got plenty of room in here . i can convert the office upstairs into a space for elena if she wants . ana : i do n't know if jett will go for it . he 's a really private person . he did n't even tell me he was sick . devon : well , how 'd you find out ? ana : elena . she told me he had nodes on his vocal chords . devon : that 's serious . ana : he needed surgery . devon : which is the operation that you gave him money for , right ? ana : and it took me forever to get him to accept it . devon : well , i just think this is the perfect place for him to hide out while he 's recovering . ana : he 'd never admit this , but i get the feelng he 's hoping to make a comeback once his voice is back in shape . devon : i do n't see why he could n't do that at all . i mean , with the right care , the guy has an amazing voice . ana : i remember when mom first told me about him . i went out and listened to all his albums , memorized all his songs . even the ones that were n't that appropriate for his daughter to hear . devon : those are his best songs . [ chuckles ] ana : i wondered what he was like . if he ever thought about me . of course , he did n't know i existed , but ... i had this crazy dream that maybe one day we 'd sing together . or he 'd write a song about me . devon : well , hey , if we help him heal properly , then maybe you can do that . ana : having him finally in my life means everything to me . devon : i can see that . it 's very clear . so , are we in agreement that we can move forward and they can move in here ? ana : yeah . devon : yeah ? ana : but i 'm not the one you need to convince . you think i 'm proud ? i 'm just a chip off the old block . he 's the block . devon : okay . paul : welcome home . sharon : it 's good to be home . paul : um ... listen , i got to tell you , i was pretty shocked to hear what you got caught up in . sharon : it was a bad situation that just got worse . paul : mm - hmm . you made a conscious choice to deceive everyone here while the j.t . investigation was going on . sharon : i hated having to do that . paul : you made a choice to betray our trust . that 's not something we can just forget . sharon : i know . and i 'm -- wait . are you firing me ? paul : that would be the easiest way to resolve the situation . sharon : paul , i know i 've made some mistakes , but you know me . and i 've done good work while i was here . paul : you have been a valuable addition to the department . which is why i am hoping that we can put all of this behind us , okay ? sharon : wait . there 's something we need to talk about first . rey . rey : looks like you 're ready to get out of here . lola : yeah . you have no idea . rey : hmm . lola : i thought arturo was gon na pick me up ? rey : arturo 's busy today . so i 'm the lucky one who gets to take our baby sister home . you know , lola , i was n't sure if this day was gon na come . but our prayers were answered . do me a favor , though -- never leave us again . you are the one that makes our family work . lola : yeah , do n't worry . i will be here to boss you and arturo around . [ groans ] rey : here . [ sighs ] lola : you know , it feels like i 've been gone forever . what 's been happening with you ? rey : oh , there 's gon na be plenty of time for that . right now , we need to focus on you getting back to your life . lola : yeah . i do n't really know what that is anymore . rey : well , we 're gon na figure it out . one thing i know for sure is that you deserve some happiness . [ smooches ] lola : agreed . and i never want to see the inside of a hospital ever again , so , please , let 's go . rey : let 's go . summer : well , that was intense with lola earlier , but ... you know , i 'm kind of glad that she knows . i feel relieved . kyle : yeah . summer : did n't really expect us to all three be in the same room like that . but , hey , we -- we got through it , right ? kyle : listen , we do n't have to talk about it now . summer : hey , we do n't have to ever talk about it as far as i 'm concerned . lola said that she wanted to move on , and i think she knows that that 's what 's better for everybody . and now that that hurdle is behind us , we can just move on with our lives . devon : hi , again . elena : you do not give up . devon : no , no . i , uh , actually have a proposal for jett that i want to go through . it wo n't take long . and i brought bear claws , 'cause i was told that they 're his favorite . jett : elena ? devon : i 'm here with ana 's blessing , and i just want to help you guys . so if he accepts my offer , it 'll be something that 's good for both of you . and if he does n't , i will turn around and walk away . so it 's a win - win for you . jett : tell whoever it is we do n't want what they 're selling . devon : all you got to do is let me in . please . thank you . jett : elena -- devon : hey , mr . slade . jett : what are you doing here ? devon : uh , i am here because i have a proposal for you that involves top - notch medical care and a more comfortable living situation and a close relationship with your daughter , if you 're interested in it . jett : it sounds too good to be true . devon : well , i assure you , it 's not , because i 'm here to make it happen . jett : [ laughs ] i do n't believe in fairy god - brothers , no . devon : [ chuckles ] i like that . but , uh , ana did tell me that you -- you would probably turn me down . yeah . my daughter 's a smart girl . summer : hey , um , actually , i - i need a minute . i 'm a little more worn out than i thought i would be . kyle : no problem . take your time . summer : pale and sickly is not exactly the post - honeymoon look i was gon na go for . kyle : but you 're not post - honeymoon . you 're post - surgery . summer : do you think anyone 's gon na know ? kyle : no . not a chance . we 'll tell them you had a few too many mai tais . summer : you know , if we were really coming back from our honeymoon , we 'd actually have a reason to look tired . kyle : i 've got an idea . summer : hmm ? kyle : come here . summer : oh . oh , just ... be gentle . kyle : ahh . it 'll look like i 'm carrying you across the threshold . and you get to kick back and enjoy the ride . hit the doorbell . summer : oh , okay . kyle : aaah ! summer : [ giggles ] jack : look who 's here ! come on in . kyle : newlyweds coming through . jack : [ chuckles ] how was the honeymoon ? summer : uh , one amazing day after the other . abby : it feels like you barely just left . how many `` amazing `` days were you gone ? kyle : oh , who 's counting ? summer : mmm . you know , all the amazingness has got me pretty exhausted , so i think i 'm gon na go take a nap . jack : well , could that maybe wait ? mrs. martinez has put together a lovely spread for us to welcome you home . abby : and we already popped the cork . do n't make me drink alone . jett : all right , come on . you barely know us , man . devon : i understand that . but , you know , you ... you 're ana 's father . so that makes us family , whether we like it or not . elena : and you want us to live together like one big happy one ? devon : well , i - i 'm not exaggerating when i say that there 's enough space that we will not have a problem avoiding each other , all right ? and i 'm at my office so often that you guys could probably go days without even seeing me . but if it does n't work out , you do n't have to stay there . it 's not that big of a deal . i think that the most important thing is getting you in front of the right network of doctors , and me being able to pay for specialists and cutting - edge recovery treatments . jett : ah , you got a way with words , man . [ chuckles ] devon : thank you very much . thank you . um ... but , i mean , you guys are aware , though , that recouping from an operation can be a lengthy process . and i believe that , with the right care , you have a great chance of being able to sing again if you want to . elena : you ca n't promise that . do n't put those ideas in his head . jett : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . it 's -- it 's not like i have n't thought about it before . jett : i mean , it ... i mean , i know there 's a small chance , especially since i ignored the problem when i first noticed it 10 years ago . devon : that was around the time of your last album , no ? jett : yeah . the two before flopped , and the label was not happy . and the last thing i could afford or admit to myself was that i was having a problem with my voice , so ... [ scoffs ] so i just sang with the bad vocal chords . devon : which i imagine only made things worse . jett : eventually , the label dropped me . i mean , i could still book gigs here and there . i mean , that paid the bills . until i completely lost my singing voice . but by then , i did n't have the money to pay for surgery . devon : that 's rough . i 'm sorry . jett : no , what 's rough is finding out that i had a daughter that i did n't know about . missing out on all those years of her life . [ sighs ] devon : i can only imagine what that was like . but , sir , i - i know that you have an opportunity now to make up for that lost time . and all ana wants to do is get to know you . so , i think that if you were to say no to my offer , it would make things more difficult for her . jett : look , i - i 'm not good at accepting charity , all right ? devon : well , look , man , you do n't have to think of it like that . you really don't . 'cause it 's -- it 's not charity . it 's -- this is me being there for family . and i know that you believe that doing this is the right thing for not only yourself , but for your daughter . and it would make me and her very happy if you were to say yes . jett : okay . devon : yeah ? jett : yeah . yeah , yeah . devon : thank you , man . thank you for letting me do this for you , really . jett : [ coughing ] devon : we can over details now , or we can wait for it . elena : that 'll have to wait . he needs to rest . devon : okay . jett : [ breathing hard ] thank you . elena : and no more talking . jett : oh . elena : you 're doing a good thing . but if this is gon na work , you have to know there are limits . sharon : you made a huge mistake firing rey . paul : [ scoffs ] sharon , i am actually impressed that you think you can run a police department better than me . sharon : he 's the best cop you 've got . paul : the best cops actually fight crime . they do n't enable it . sharon : he was just trying to do the right thing . paul : he lied to my face , sharon . he undermined my authority . he lost my trust . i am done . sharon : you can rebuild your relationship . and i know that rey would work to earn your trust again . paul : you know , he was lucky he got off just being fired . i could have done a lot more than just take his badge and his gun . sharon : but -- paul : this conversation is over . you have a lot of catching up to do . i suggest you do it . sharon : paul . you may be done with this conversation , but i 'm not . lola : why did we come to your place instead of arturo 's ? rey : you 're gon na be staying here for a while . lola : okay . why ? rey : [ inhales ] because arturo 's got a lot on his plate . and i got a lot less on mine . lola : where 's mia ? rey : [ sighs ] we 're done . for good this time . lola : what happened ? rey : it 's been over longer than i 'd like to admit . lola : i 'm sorry , rey . rey : i 'm not . i was holding on to ... false hope and denial . feeling some sense of duty . lola : well , what was the last straw ? rey : that does n't really matter now . lola : of course it does . rey : i do n't want you thinking about that stuff . you need to focus on getting better . lola : rey , this is life - changing news . i 'm not just going to let it go . you know i will badger you until you tell me . even in my weakened state , i am still stronger than you . rey : [ snorts softly ] lola : you might as well just tell me -- rey : it was arturo . lola : arturo ? what -- rey : mia loves arturo . she loved him first . she never stopped . she still loves him today . lola : but i thought that you guys had worked through all of that . rey : i thought so , too . lola : well , how do you know ? how can you be so sure ? oh . they slept together . rey : [ scoffs ] lola : again . are you okay ? rey : you know , in a weird way , i - i 'm relieved . like a weight 's been lifted from my shoulders . punching arturo in the face also helped . lola : what ? rey : [ chuckles ] lola : no way ! well , good . he deserved it . [ sighs ] does abby know ? rey : i think so . she took a hammer to his truck . [ laughs ] she beat the crap out of that thing . lola : oh , my god . he loved that thing . rey : yeah , i -- i feel sorry for the truck . lola : hey , what 's wrong with our family ? it 's like , when it comes to love , we are destined to be hurt . rey : wait a minute . are you -- are you talking about yourself ? lola : i know about kyle and summer . the man i loved married the woman who saved my life . [ snorts ] hey , if we were n't laughing , we 'd be crying , right ? rey : come here . summer : uh , you know , i 'm gon na pass on the bubbly today . abby : you do n't want any champagne ? [ laughs ] ugh ! married you is gon na be so boring . jack : hey . you okay ? abby : [ sighs ] i am so good . and getting better by the moment . mmm ! jack : okay . well , since glasses are in the air , i think it 's time for a proper toast . abby : mm . jack : to summer . welcome home . we hope you 're as happy in this home as our family has been for many years . and to what brought you both here . a simple four - letter word -- love . abby : mm . yes , please . by all means . let 's toast to love . jack : are you sure you 're okay ? abby : oh . mm - hmm . jack : okay . um ... so , to kyle and summer . may the love you share be eternal . abby : they 'll be lucky if they make it to thursday . jack : okay . obviously you 're not okay . abby : mm - hmm . jack : you have been off all day . and i think you 've had enough of this . abby : oh , not enough , actually . jack : no , no , no . excuse me . abby : ugh . kyle : are you and arturo having problems ? abby : no , not any more . no . i broke up with him . and then i smashed the windshield of his pickup . into a million , itty - bitty , tiny pieces . [ laughs ] but no , no , no . i 'm not -- i 'm not mad anymore . i 'm -- i 'm actually thankful . arturo reminded me that love is nothing but a cruel prank . the cruelest prank that the devil ever pulled . and the devil is a man . [ laughs drunkenly ] all men -- all men . blammo ! life hack ! the only way to be happy is to stay single . so let 's toast to that , huh ? mmm ! mm - hmm . summer : yeah , uh , i think i need to lay down . kyle : i - i 'll take you upstairs . summer : okay . kyle : sorry , dad . jack : okay . that just happened . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . devon : so , look , i understand that jett needs to take it easy , but i think the sooner that you guys move in , the sooner we can get him onto a new vocal - rehab program . elena : why are you pressing so hard ? do you see jett as an investment ? devon : no . i just care about him . but i appreciate you being so protective . i think that he 's lucky to have somebody like you . elena : i 'm lucky to have him . he 's the best uncle a girl could ask for . devon : i 'm sure he 's happy to have a niece who 's actually a nurse , too . you said you 're a nurse , yeah ? elena : not exactly . devon : oh . okay . then do you have a - a background in medicine ? 'cause i - i think that he 's probably gon na need some people with experience to look after him . elena : i can handle it . devon : okay . i do n't mean to be rude , but what are your qualifications ? elena : [ scoffs ] i 'm not answering that . devon : wh -- why are n't you gon na answer that ? you can still be his caretaker , and we can hire another nurse if we need to . it 's not a problem . elena : i know what to do because i 'm a doctor . devon : you 're a doctor ? elena : do n't look so surprised . devon : no . i 'm -- i 'm ... i 'm more confused . elena : i graduated from med school a few years back . but i had to drop out of my residency . i had a lot of student loans . around the same time that jett needed a nurse . so he uses his disability benefits to pay me , and i keep my overhead low and use the rest to pay down my debt . devon : wow . i 'm sure it was tough going from a doctor 's salary to living paycheck - to - paycheck . elena : i do n't need much to get by . and sometimes i take part - time jobs to make a little extra . yeah , i 'm used to just buzzing around . [ snorts softly ] what ? is something wrong ? devon : no . not at all . it 's , uh ... i 'm -- i 'm just hoping that , by you moving in , you 're able to save more money . elena : thanks . i will . devon : good . elena : but let me be clear -- i would help my uncle for free . because i love him . he 's always been there for me . so we are not hiring another nurse . devon : no , we are not . who suggested that ? it 's a stupid idea . elena : [ laughs ] devon : um , when would you guys like to move in ? elena : how about tomorrow ? devon : hey , tomorrow it is . summer : [ groans ] kyle : there . how are you feeling ? should i call nate ? summer : no . no , i 'm fine . actually , i 'm , uh ... doing better than fine . i wanted to say thank you . kyle : for what ? summer : for being such a good husband . abby was wrong about us . dead wrong . kyle : [ snorts softly ] summer : [ sighs ] kyle : [ sighs ] paul : you made your point about rey . i do n't have time for this . sharon : you 're going to have even less time after i resign . paul : big mistake , sharon . he 's not worth it . lola : do n't you have a job to get to ? rey : uh ... turns out i am a professional channel - changer and grilled - cheese maker from now on . lola : did you lose your job ? rey , what happened ? rey : um ... i made some mistakes in the j.t . hellstrom case . when i tried to correct them , i went outside the lines , and it cost me . lola : `` went outside the lines `` ? rey : it 's for the best . lola : but that job meant everything to you . rey : yeah , but you know what ? [ sighs ] i 'm not sorry for what i did . nikki and victoria and sharon were unfairly sentenced , and i had to make it up to them . especially sharon . lola : [ huffs ] it 's like the whole world shifted while i was in my coma . rey : go back to sleep . we 'll talk some more later . [ cellphone chimes ] jack : hey . how 's summer ? kyle : she 's sleeping . jack : must have been some honeymoon . kyle : yeah . a whirlwind . jack : i 'll bet . kyle : [ sighs ] jack : you want to tell me what 's really going on ? kyle : what do you mean ? jack : when is she due ? kyle : [ scoffs ] you think she 's pregnant ? jack : well , it would explain why she 's so fatigued , why she did n't want any champagne , why you were in such a hurry to get married , why you were so eager to move on from lola -- kyle : what if i have n't moved on ? jack : what do you mean ? you -- you still love lola ? kyle : i never stopped . jack : so what about summer ? kyle : summer was ... lola 's liver donor . jack : holy -- [ sighs ] wow . that , i did not expect . kyle : dad , i love summer for what she did . but i 'm in love with lola . kyle : no . it -- it was my idea . it was the only way i could guarantee lola got what she needed , so i proposed , and now we 're married , and this is my life . jack : so lola gets a liver , and you never look back . kyle : that 's the plan . except my feelings for lola have n't gone away . moving on from her is a lot harder than i expected . rey : i 'd invite you upstairs , but lola 's getting settled in . sharon : of course . another day . in the meantime , i wanted you to know that i will be back here . so ... i can make your favorite coffee for you . rey : did paul fire you ? no , he ca n't -- he ca n't punish you for what i did . i 'm gon na talk to him . sharon : no . hold on . he did n't fire me . i quit . rey : you quit ? because of me ? [ knock on door ] summer : kyle ? jack : it 's me . i wanted to see if i could get you anything . summer : um ... no , i - i 'm fine . but , no , you can come in . hi . um ... i 'm sorry that i had to leave lunch ealy . it just -- you know what , the wedding and the honeymoon just kind of took a lot out of me . jack : kyle told me why you were tired , summer . summer : oh . jack : he told me about the surgery . summer : okay . [ exhales ] um ... look , i know how this looks . that 's why i wanted to stay anonymous , so that no one would jump to conclusions like i 'm sure you did . jack : well , i 'd love to hear things from your side . why did you agree to marry him ? summer : because i love him . jack : and what about lola and the surgery ? summer : well , i found out that i was a match for lola , and -- and of course i wanted to help her . i mean , i had the power to save her life , so how could i say no , really ? and this has nothing to do with what 's happened between kyle and me . we just reconnected , and we fell back in love . that 's all . jack : kyle says he loves ... what you did for lola . summer : look , i 'm not stupid , jack . i know that kyle might still feel conflicted . but his heart has always been with me , and it will always be with me . jack : and you 're not at all concerned he may still have residual feelings for lola ? summer : no , 'cause their relationship happened on the way back to me . and even lola says that she can see what kyle and i have . jack : i 'll let you rest . summer : okay . kyle : [ sighs ] [ cellphone chimes ] [ sighs ] ana : he said yes ? that 's unbelievable ! devon : i told you i 'd do it . ana : when are they moving in ? devon : uh , tomorrow . ana : tomorrow ? devon : yeah . ana : wow . devon : mm - hmm . ana : you 're really good . devon : mm - hmm . [ chuckles ] ana : i 'm -- i 'm so sorry i pushed you away about this for so long . thank you for not giving up on me . devon : of course . ana : or my dad . devon : of course . of course . rey : you -- you ca n't quit . the work you were doing was important , and -- and you loved it there . sharon : i do n't want to work for someone who treats you the way that they did . rey : no , paul had every right to do what he did . sharon : so did i . you 're missing the point . stop stepping all over my grand gesture . rey : [ exhales softly ] okay . okay . i will take your grand gesture and raise you one . it 's time i took you out on a proper date . jack : hey . what 's with the phone rage ? kyle : uh ... just something i have to handle for work . jack : uh - huh . i - i just had a brief talk with summer . kyle : yeah ? how 's she doing ? jack : well , she 's tired . i hope you do n't mind , i told her i knew about the surgery . i just -- i could n't bring myself to lie to her . kyle : it 's fine . how 'd she react ? jack : pretty defensive at first . and then she was determined to convince me that you two were meant to be . i know this does n't go both ways , but that girl is pretty crazy in love with you . kyle : i know . jack : so what are you gon na do ? kyle : i have no idea . jack : yeah , this is a tough one . but seeing her so weak and swooning over you , i ... i really felt for her . the idea of taking one of her organs and then pushing her aside seems kind of wrong . and i would hate for her to become collateral damage in this whole thing . kyle : i do n't want to hurt her . jack : then don't . | sharon pleads rey 's case to paul but paul says that rey will not get his job back because he broke the rules . sharon quits her job because she does n't want to work at the police station because paul treated rey so badly . rey takes lola to his place to recover from surgery and tells her that his relationship with mia is over becase arturo and mia slept together again . abby continues to drink as she welcomes kyle and summer home and tells kyle , jack , and summer she broke up with arturo . kyle tells jack why he married summer and after jack talks to summer he asks kyle not to hurt her because she really loves him . kyle still loves lola and texts her to tells her that but lola does her best to ignore his texts . devon persudes ana 's father jet to move into the penthouse and let him find the best doctors to help him get his voice back . devontalks to jet 's neice elena and finds out she dropped out of her residency program to take care of her uncle . |
[ previously_on ] jack : dina is coming home today . we 've all agreed we want to take advantage of the time we have left with her . jill : how is the new partnership coming ? lily : it 's great . we were just talking about how similar our visions are . adam : i wanted to talk about my mother 's farm in kansas . i 'm afraid to say the property 's in pretty sad shape . i even ran into an old friend -- alyssa montalvo . did you ever meet her or her family on one of your visits ? victor : does n't ring a bell . alyssa : if things went down the way you think they did , that means both our fathers killed someone . victor : hi , sweetheart . nikki : hi , darling . victor : mm . nikki : mm . victor : so glad you could join me for lunch . there you go . nikki : me , too . thank you . victor : there you go . now ... there 's something ... i have to tell you . nikki : i hate to ruin your surprise , but i already know . victor : how ? nikki : your pilot tipped me off when he called the house about your flight today . victor : oh , okay . nikki : and now i 'm afraid i 'm gon na disappoint you , because , as much as i would love to jet off to some fabulous destination , until victoria 's back on her feet , i - i do n't feel comfortable leaving . victor : and i share your feelings about that . i do n't think it is a good idea for both of us to leave the ranch at this time . so i 've decided to go alone . nikki : what ? victor : yeah . nikki : where are you going ? victor : kansas . nikki : hope 's farm ? victor : yeah . nikki : why ? why now ? victor : [ breathes deeply ] [ cellphone rings ] adam : alyssa . alyssa : hi . i was n't sure if you 'd pick up . adam : well , i 'm surprised to hear from you so soon . i hope you have n't given up already . you know , if our fathers are guilty of murder , we have to keep investigating . the truth is gon na be out there somewhere . alyssa : it may be closer than you think . victoria : [ sighs ] [ door opens in distance ] [ footsteps approach ] nick : how 's the patient ? victoria : patients are sick people . i am a convalescent . nick : i stand corrected . victoria : and i 'm doing much better today . thank you . nick : great ! victoria : i hope you 're not here to check up on me since mom and dad just left me for a minute and a half . nick : believe it or not , i need your help . billy : i think it 's time we put ourselves on the map -- let the world media know that we are here . we 'll throw a nice , big , splashy party , maybe have a little charity tie - in . lily : yeah . i think maybe we should have a few media outlets in our portfolio before we pat ourselves on the back with a party . billy : oh , you do n't like the party anymore ? lily : no . jill : i do not believe you , billy . billy : hi , mom . jill : how could you do something like this ? lily : oh , good . what have you done now ? billy : i - i - i do n't know . what did i do now ? jill : oh , please . the `` zombie nation `` podcast ? billy : what about it ? jill : the host just tweeted that chancellor 's media division bought out their parent company . what were you thinking ? billy : okay , hol -- i - i - i do n't know what you 're talking about . lily : okay . billy is not responsible for that . i am . jack : mother , are you comfortable ? is -- is -- is this maybe too much sun ? we can close the blinds a little . traci : and are you hungry ? you did n't eat very much for breakfast . ashley : yeah . do you want to watch a little tv ? what do you think ? jack : [ clears throat ] is this really how we 're gon na spend our day , trying to guess what she wants in any given moment ? ashley : it 's impossible . i mean , she does n't even know where she is right now . traci : okay , guys . remember , the people at the memory - care facility told us it was gon na be just like this . around - the - clock nursing is a godsend , but if we are really going to honor our commitment to making the rest of dina 's life the best it can be here at home , then the time that we spend with her has to be about her . jack : yeah . you know what ? why do n't -- why do n't you two take a break ? i 'll keep an eye on her . mrs. martinez set out some sandwiches . ashley : okay . traci : [ sighs ] okay . jack : [ breathes deeply ] dina : where ... jack : i 'm sorry . did you say something ? dina : where -- where -- where am i ? where did i go ? jack : ash , trace . dina : where did i go ? jack : easy . uh , she just spoke to me -- asked where she is . ashley : mother ? hi . it 's ashley . how are you feeling ? traci : mother , it 's traci . who -- who are you looking for ? jack : you got all three of your children right here ... traci : yeah . jack : ... right in front of you . dina : uh , mamie . i - i - i need to talk to her . i have something i want to say . for most patients that have additional sponsorship jack : mamie just left . um , i do n't expect she 'll be back for a while . traci : uh , what is it that you wanted to say to mamie ? ashley : we could probably get a message to her . dina : oh - ho . jack : mother , we 're all here to help you . dina : mm - hmm . jack : just tell us what you want . does n't matter -- big or small . traci : you just say the word and we will make it happen . jack : [ exhales sharply ] traci : [ sighs ] nick : so , legal said we can make the deadline for submitting an offer if we want . the question is , do we want to pull the trigger on that price ? vick ? victoria : you know , nick , to tell you the truth ... i really could n't care less . if the deal tanked , i 'd be fine with it . nick : hey , come on . where 's that killer instinct my sister 's famous for ? victoria : it 's gone ... possibly for good . jill : you purchased a podcast - production company without consulting anybody ? billy : `` zombie nation `` ? that 's a hell of a name . lily : it is , actually , and it gets a lot of attention , which i think you both are proving . jill : be that as it may , lily , you have a partner ! you have a boss ! for you to make a unilateral decision on a purchase of that magnitude -- lily : jill , jill , you 're misinformed . jill : excuse me ? lily : i have n't purchased anything . i have n't even discussed terms . jill : then explain the tweet , please . lily : all i did was i made a call and i set up an exploratory meeting , so i 'm assuming the podcast host must have overheard and jumped the gun . but it 's a random tweet -- jill : yeah , it 's a random tweet that was totally misunderstood . lily : okay . i will fix this , alright ? i will do damage control . but , jill , i 'm telling you , this could be great for us . the content they generate is right in our wheelhouse , and i think that once billy can see the lineup , he 'll agree with me . jill : so ... i suppose you 're gon na say it 's a brilliant idea and i should just stay out of this . billy : [ sighs ] no . actually ... i 'm not gon na say that . lily : what ? billy : it 's an entire entity that i 've never heard of , and i consider myself pretty plugged in , so i say we pass . it 's too big of a risk . adam : alright . you have evidence already ? alyssa : nothing concrete , but i do have a strong lead . adam : okay . well , lay it on me . alyssa : so , i met with the man who was county coroner when my father died -- the one who got the autopsy report stating that the injuries my dad sustained when he fell from the barn loft were the cause of death . adam : did you get him to admit that he lied ? alyssa : nothing so drastic . but for someone who performed the autopsy so many years ago , he had a visceral reaction when i brought it up . adam : really ? so , what is your reporter gut telling you ? alyssa : that there 's more to the story and this guy knows a lot more than he 's saying . adam : okay . well , stay on him . alyssa : oh , do n't worry . adam : look , i 've compiled a list of shell companies that newman 's used over the years . i 'm gon na send it to you . maybe you can find some trace of a bribe that victor might have paid him . alyssa : i 'll look into it . adam : and this coroner -- offer him money , protection , whatever it takes , because if victor 's bought him off once , he can be bought off again . alyssa : paying a source ? that 's a pretty big no - no . adam : alyssa ... this is not about some run - of - the - mill exposé . it 's deeply personal to both of us . alyssa : i 'm not paying anyone for info . not going to happen . adam : fine . i - i get it . i 'm just , um -- i 'm just anxious to get to the truth . alyssa : if our suspicions turn out to be accurate , my father killed for money . your father killed to protect you . i 've always focused on my career , nikki : victor , i do n't mean to argue with you . i - i just do n't understand your burning need to drop everything and go to kansas . victor : sweetheart , when i bought the farm for hope , i promised that i keep it up , okay ? now adam tells me it 's falling apart , so i need to assess the situation . nikki : yes , it is your property to take care of . that 's not what i 'm questioning . victor : what are you questioning ? nikki : why you feel compelled to go there personally . i mean , surely there must be someone local you can trust to make a few repairs . victor : there 's an old caretaker called george , and i think this job is getting too much for him . that 's all . nikki : well , then hire more help . write a check and be done with it . victor : sweetheart . nikki : victor , your family needs you here . i need you here . victor : i understand that . and i will be back . wo n't be long . but i need to look at the situation . that 's all . nikki : alright . have someone drive out to the farm , take photos , and text them to you . victor : sweetheart . nikki : darling , save yourself a 1,000-mile round trip . victor : you are not gon na talk me out of it , okay ? nikki : you have been agitated ever since adam came to the ranch carrying on about his trip . is there something you 're not telling me ? victor : nonsense . i 'm going to the farm , inspect it , and that 's it . okay ? chelsea : seems like alyssa 's on the right track . do n't you think ? adam : it 's circumstantial . [ sighs ] there is not much of a case . chelsea : i 'm surprised you 're not more excited about this . what happened to the adam who could n't wait to get the goods on victor and be named c.e.o . in exchange for his silence ? adam : it was one of the last things that alyssa said to me about my father and hers . it just kind of gave me pause . if victor did kill a.j . , i mean , did n't he do it out of love ? protect my mother and me from a dangerous threat ? and now i 'm gon na use that against him for purely selfish reasons . i mean , i know victor would do the same to me , and worse , in a heartbeat . chelsea : then why are you conflicted ? adam : because if this ever got out , the consequences would be massive . and the rest of the world -- they may not understand why victor took this man 's life , but i sure would . chelsea : and you 'd feel guilt for that ? adam : [ chuckles softly ] [ sighing ] ohh . hope adams , she was , um -- she was a saint . you know , she persevered through her whole life totally blind ... only to have her husband murdered over a debt she knew nothing about , so ... she must have been terrified we 'd be next . for her to go to victor for anything ... my mother just -- she deserved so much more . chelsea : are you having second thoughts about this ? adam : [ sighs ] chelsea : because if you are ... we do n't have to go through with it . it 's whatever you want . adam : well , given my sudden inconvenient attack of conscience ... am i willing to bury my father 's crime and walk away with nothing ? victor wins again . jack : [ exhales sharply ] [ door opens ] ashley : the nurse is getting dina settled back into bed . traci : i do not know what 's worse ... seeing that glimmer of responsiveness and then watching it just fade away or -- ashley : not seeing any sign at all of the woman that she used to be . either way , it 's really heartbreaking , is n't it ? jack : now , wait . wait a minute . being in this house has triggered something . she remembered mamie . ashley : well , i wish i could take some kind of comfort in that , jack , but -- i 'm sorry -- i can't . i 'm afraid that we 've had our last lucid conversation with our mother . jack : [ groans ] ashley : i mean , honestly , jack , i do n't think we 're ever gon na have any idea what 's truly in her head or her heart ever again . traci : i am not sure that that is entirely true . jack : what are you looking for ? traci : [ clears throat ] traci : this . jack : and what is this ? traci : [ sighs ] i think our mother has some very important things left to say , and they 're all in this envelope . adam : and in case i have n't made myself clear , i do n't plan to forgive and forget all of victor 's attempts to undermine me . he 's controlling and cruel , and i am through putting up with it . but he had nothing to gain by killing this man . chelsea : so , what are you saying ? adam : [ sighs ] victor does n't deserve to be let off the hook , okay ? not after everything he 's made me endure . but what keeps going through my mind ... is this the hill that i want to die on ? because if i 'm wrong about victor 's guilt or if i miscalculate in any way , it is going to start a war ... and it 's one that i do n't want you and connor to have any part of . chelsea : okay . well , devil 's advocate -- we are talking about a man who had you locked up for a murder you did n't commit . you remember what that cost our family , adam ? so , now , depending on what alyssa finds ... adam : this could be a murder that victor did commit . [ sighs ] is it poetic justice that the tables can finally be turned ? or is it my undoing ? nick : look , vick , you 're all about drive and ambition , and those traits do n't just disappear because of a setback . i 'm just holding that seat for you until you 're ready to have it back , and it 's all yours . you do n't have to worry about it . victoria : i appreciate that , nick . i really do . [ sighs ] i just feel so lost . nick : i know . victoria : no . i really do n't think you do . [ sighs ] the day of dad 's party , i ... [ sighs ] i just felt like i finally knew who i was again . i felt whole . i felt like i could take on anything . 'cause for a while , i just had so many questions about my life . nick : 'cause of j.t . ? victoria : yeah , that ... and another disastrous go - around with billy . [ sighs ] but then , with a little hard work and ... some reflection , i got back on my own feet ... only to be cut down all -- again , literally , by ... a sick , deranged man that i never even saw . nick : back to square one . victoria : in a way , yeah . but it 's just different this time . it 's worse . it 's like i have this -- this big ball of dread in the pit of my stomach that never goes away . it 's like i 'm fighting something and i do n't even understand what it is . it 's ... draining me , and it 's -- it 's sapping me of all of my confidence . when people tell me to just give it some time ... to not take on too much ... i 'm gon na bounce back , but ... i do n't know , nick . it 's just -- it 's -- it 's getting worse . i just -- i feel like all of the fight has gone out of me . [ voice breaking ] that 's not who i am , nick . jill : so , i assume that you two are working on a list of companies you 'd like to acquire . billy : yeah , of course , and the list keeps growing . we 've got social - media platforms , online streaming , a 24-hour - news site . lily : i actually have a another idea that i have n't mentioned yet that 's more mainstream than the podcast company . jill : mm . i 'm listening . lily : well , i do n't really want to go into detail until i have a chance to talk to traci . billy : my sister traci ? lily : mm - hmm . and that 's all i 'm gon na say for now . billy : well , that 's got me intrigued . jill : me , too . lily : good . billy : although , uh , with dina back at the house , i do n't know how much free time traci 's gon na have . jill : why do n't you go see jack -- ask him if there 's anything you can do to make things easier ? billy : yeah . uh , thank you , mom . i know how to be a good brother . jill : i 'm just trying to help out . billy : okay . well , you can help by letting us get back to work . jill : that 's me dismissed . lily : [ chuckles ] bye . jill : [ chuckles ] bye . [ humming ] billy : [ sighs ] what ? lily : uh , no . it 's fine . forget it . billy : no , please . speak your mind . lily : no , i was just , you know , thinking that instead of being so impatient with jill , you could be thankful that you still have a parent around . billy : yeah . you 're right . i 'm sorry . lily : no , it 's okay . just -- billy : no . you 're right . i do feel blessed to have my mother still in my life , even though she drives me crazy . lily : [ chuckles ] well , i 'm sure the feeling is mutual . billy : oh , i guarantee it is . lily : yeah . my dad and i did n't always see eye to eye , but ... i would give anything to have him back and ... get his advice on so many things -- my life , my kids , taking this job . billy : really ? lily : yeah . i just wonder if ... he would be upset that i did n't go back to work with devon at hamilton - winters or ... if he would be proud that i 'm branching out on my own . billy : lily , there is not a doubt in my mind that your father would be very proud of you , no matter what . traci : these are dina 's end - of - life wishes . it 's a series of questionnaires that she filled out before the alzheimer 's became too intrusive . jack : do n't you think it 's too soon to be reading that ? ashley : no ! traci : no . jack , we 're all here together now . jack : no , i 'm just saying -- but -- you know what ? never mind . no . you 're -- you 're -- you 're right . it 'll help to read our mother 's thoughts . traci : okay . okay , good . here we go . let 's see . mm . wow . jack : [ chuckling ] what ? ashley : what 's so funny ? traci : right off the bat . ashley : what ? what ? jack : something she wrote ? traci : uh [ chuckles ] it 's a - a list of instructions . it 's dina 's detailed instructions about her funeral and her interment , and when i say , `` detailed , `` this is vintage dina . jack : oh , my god . you are n't kidding . ashley : wait . what is that ? oh , no . that 's the model number of the urn she 's chosen . [ laughter ] traci : i find it a little encouraging , though , that she wants , um , a celebration of life and not a formal service . ashley : well , yeah . she has picked out the song list for the -- the string quartet , even . jack : unbelievable . is there anything else there ? traci : um , let 's see . it 's a lot of practicalities . this is where to find her will . this one is contact information for her attorney , and ... [ sighs ] jack : what ? ashley : what 's interesting ? traci : um , this one is entitled ... `` what i want my loved ones to know . `` no matter what i wore , i worried someone might see `` the young and the restless `` will continue . ashley : biggest accomplishment ? well , no surprise there . jack : yeah , mergeron -- building it from a small european family company to a global powerhouse . traci : mm - hmm . ashley : mm . biggest regret -- same . traci : wow . talk about irony . ashley : yeah . traci : [ chuckles ] jack : `` i use the company as a wall , a shield , a defense against having to face my endless failures as a human being . `` traci : oh , my -- jack : `` just reading the title of this questionnaire , ' what i want my loved ones to know ' -- whenever these responses are finally read , some may even question if i had loved ones . `` traci : oh . ashley : `` i pushed my husband and children away and kept them away because i did n't have what it took to be a mother . oh , i tried for a while -- a token effort meant more to impress my friends at the club . `` traci : oh , my goodness . ashley : `` but not hard enough . [ voice breaking ] then i left my family altogether . i made excuses . i did n't understand the difference between being selfish and becoming self - sufficient . `` traci : `` but , somehow , my kids grew up to be smart , healthy , and mostly happy functioning adults . `` [ laughs ] `` i regard that as nothing short of a miracle . i wish i could take credit for the phenomenal people they 've become . but i can not . i had nothing to do with it . `` [ breathes deeply ] `` what can i say about jackie and ashley ? `` [ chuckles ] jack : `` they 're headstrong dynamos , ready to run companies just like their mother . but they 've managed to be loving , present parents , as well . `` most of the time . `` and traci , the s -- `` `` and traci , the sweet baby of the family with a heart as big as the moon . i feel i let her down perhaps most of all . traci was so young when mommy vanished from her life . `` traci : [ sighs , chuckles ] jack : `` and as the years went on , i did nothing to make up for it -- just the opposite . i could n't bring myself to get on the plane and ... `` [ voice breaking ] `` ... and attend her dear colleen 's funeral . `` traci : [ crying ] jack : [ crying ] `` the tears of shame in my eyes as i write this -- my absence was truly unforgivable . `` [ all crying ] ashley : `` it 's hardest of all to face traci . looking into those big , expressive , warm eyes of hers , i ca n't but know help how deeply i wounded her . `` traci : ohh . ohh . [ crying ] ashley : we do n't have to do this . jack : we can -- traci : no , no , no , no . please , please , no . jack : you sure ? traci : finish . finish . maybe this explains everything , you guys ... [ crying ] ... why she forgot me . of all three of us , i 'm the one that she never remembered . she did n't know my name or who i was . [ crying ] maybe -- maybe it 's just because it was all too painful . ashley : [ sniffles ] traci : [ crying ] lily : is that ... billy : last night 's dinner under the desk . lily : oh , wow . we 've been spending way too much time here . billy : well , it 's not like we have anyone to go home to . lily : oh , god . it 's so pathetic how empty our lives have become . billy : hey , now . speak for yourself . lily : really ? 'cause you 're sitting here cuddling up with a container of cold sesame noodles ? billy : okay . well , you know my love life . what about yours ? are you dating anyone ? lily : uh , yeah . nikki : victor , if something is going on with you -- and i sense that there is -- please do n't leave me in the dark . victor : my darling , would you consider agitation is simply my being conscientious about my family -- that 's all ? okay ? nikki : this is about more than just victoria recovering , is n't it ? you feel like you have let connor and hope and possibly even adam down by letting the farm fall into disrepair . victor : well , you know , hope was a wonderful woman . nikki : yes , she was . victor : yeah . but , you know , that farm is her legacy . i mean , it 's a tribute to her memory . and adam wants to take his son there . i understand that . but i do n't want them to walk in the kitchen and it 's all in shambles . it 's not nice . nikki : i can see why that would be upsetting to you . victor : yeah . nikki : and yet ... despite the picture that adam paints of his idyllic upbringing , he sold his birthplace to start a hedge fund . you 're the one that stepped out to preserve it . you have always been the protective one . victor : i know -- maybe too much so , okay ? sweetheart , it is time for me to go -- go to the airport , okay ? nikki : alright . well ... travel safely . i love you . victor : i love you . you 're beautiful . nick : anything i can do to help ? victoria : you 're already doing it . i appreciate you listening to me rant . nick : that 's what brothers are for . victoria : i really -- i really did n't mean to unload on you like that . nick : i can handle it . vent away . victoria : you know , maybe i 'm just overreacting . that 's probably what it is . maybe my recovery is just taking longer than i want it to , but ... you know , i 've never really been the soul of patience . [ gasps ] nick : vick ? victoria : [ groans ] nick : hey . hey , hey , hey , hey . vick , vick , vick , vick . what 's wrong ? what 's wrong ? victoria : [ breathing heavily ] nick : victoria . chelsea : i am on your side , babe ... 100 % . you decide you want to see this through , you just say the word . i am here for you . adam : that means everything to me . but , still , i would be the one that 's launching a full - scale attack on a man with unlimited resources . chelsea : it 's a lot to consider . adam : [ sighs ] you know , when i came back from vegas ... i had the chance to take over newman . victor offered it up on a silver platter , and i turned it down . chelsea : i know . adam : but what if i had said yes ... accepted the keys to the kingdom ? do you think he would 've followed through ? chelsea : i doubt it . sorry . that 's just my honest assessment . i think he would have yanked it away like he always does in favor of one of his kids that he has with nikki . it 's almost like a sport to that man . i think he 's incapable of change . let me ask you something . if hope was still alive today , what would she have to say about victor ? i mean , where would your mom stand with all this ? adam : oh , i ca n't imagine she would approve of the way victor 's treated me over the years . chelsea : [ chuckles ] adam : then again , i do n't think she would approve of some of my actions , either . [ breathes deeply ] chelsea : well , you have a big decision to make ... so i 'll give you a little bit of time . adam : chelsea , wait , wait , wait , wait . look , what i do know for sure ... is that i must have done something right to ... deserve a woman as special as you . chelsea : you deserve only good things , adam . i 'm gon na help you get them . adam : [ chuckles softly ] chelsea : mm . adam : mm . chelsea : mm . mmm ! adam : ohh ! chelsea : [ giggles ] mm ! lily : uh , there 's a guy upstate i 'm seeing . billy : well , i 'm not surprised . you know , a woman like you should have a social life , and you 're a hell of a catch . lily : [ chuckles ] billy : so where is this guy ? lily : oh , he 's about a 5-hour drive from billy : really ? how 's that going ? lily : eh , i do n't know . i mean , now that i 'm here full - time , i do n't think we can keep the long - distance thing going . billy : well , if you want to find someone closer , then you just let me know , okay ? i 'll be your wingman . we can hit the town . we can fire it up a little bit . lily : [ chuckles ] hit the town ? uh , i 'll pass . thank you . billy : oh . ashley : `` regret is n't a word i 've used often . i 've never been big on apologies , either . and that attitude has cost me dearly . `` traci : [ clears throat ] `` i should have gone to my kids long ago and begged their forgiveness . i was too afraid of their recriminations . and now i fear we 'll never have the chance to fully reconcile . and for that , i am profoundly sorry . `` ashley : i 'm so glad that you thought of this . jack : look , i - i just -- i just remembered i - i got some business i - i have to deal with , okay ? ashley : okay . traci : wh -- jill : oh , nikki ! hello ! how is victoria doing ? nikki : getting better every day , thank you . jill : oh , i 'm glad to hear it . nikki : i 'm in a bit of a rush , so -- jill : you know what ? you look so wonderful . it must be this spring weather we 're having . nikki : yes . yes . it 's been lovely . jill : but , then again , any day is a good day when you do n't have to pretend you 're grieving a dead husband who is n't really dead , right ? nikki : well , i guess faking his own death is the one con your husband never pulled . or is colin your ex now ? i - i can not keep track . jill : oh , good one . touché . nikki : if you 'll excuse me . [ cellphone rings ] hi , sweetheart . nick : i 'm at the hospital . it 's victoria . you need to get down here . jack : thank you for meeting me . jill : you sounded terribly upset on the phone , jack . are you okay ? jack : i needed a friend . and for some odd reason , i thought of you . lily : so , if i give you more details on ha'penny media , will you reconsider taking a meeting ? billy : look , i know you think i 'm all about risk , betting everything on the flip of a card ... but this time i 'm going for balance . lily : okay . since when ? billy : since i realized how much i want to make this work . i like being partners with you . and i do n't want my recklessness to be the reason why this company goes down the tubes . but next week , i will be a wild man again . but for right now , i think it 's best that we hold on to the safety net that we have and not spend all the money in the first week , okay ? and not give my mother a reason to pull the plug on us . deal ? lily : yeah . [ cellphone rings ] billy : it 's nikki . wonder why she 's calling . lily : answer it . billy : hey , nikki . what 's going on ? nikki : i 'm at memorial . nicholas was visiting victoria . she suddenly felt a pain in her chest , so he called an ambulance . they rushed her to the emergency room . billy : uh , what -- what did the doctor say ? nikki : you know everything i do . i just thought you should know because of johnny and katie , in case they keep her overnight . billy : okay . i 'm on my way . i got to go . lily : yeah . nikki : any word ? nick : they 're running tests . nikki : well , is it her heart ? chelsea : [ sighs contentedly ] what 's going through your head ? adam : i 've made a decision . i need to do this . i need to prove victor and i are cut from the exact same cloth and that i 'm more of my father 's child than nick and victoria or abby could ever be . chelsea : well , i could have told you that . adam : [ chuckles softly ] now is not the time for self - doubt . it 's time to go full speed ahead in pursuit of the ultimate goal . chelsea : which is ? adam : ending this war with him ... once and for all . [ both sigh ] | alyssa tells adam that she spoke to the coroner that performed her father 's autopsy and she thinks he is hiding something . adam briefly has second thoughts about pursuing victor 's past but decides to go ahead with it . victor heads to kansas to make sure his secrets do n't come out . jack . ashley . and traci get emotional when they read a letter dina wrote to them before her alzheimer 's got too advanced . victoria has chest pains while nick visits her and is rushed to the hospital . |
michael : well ... that explains everything -- paul 's mooththese past months . the things he said to me . michael : that 's it , is n't it ? that scum attacked you . that bastard . well , say something . is that what happened ? chris : what happened was ugly and shameful . it was not lovmamaking . michael : then it was rape . chris : that 's s a loaded word . michael : well , okay , if it 's not rape , then what ? tell me . tell me . chris : why do you have to label it ? we 've been married for years . paul and i have been intimate hundreds of times . michael : all right , all right , thank you , thank you ! i needed to he chris : michael , who is this about -- you or me ? michael : it 's about us , or at least i hope it is . chris : okay , so we do n't have to talk about what happened between paul a m me . look , what happened was ... michael : what ? what , uh ... last dying gasp of that relationship ? chris : look , i do n't know . something like that . michael : you 're not just saying that so i d't't go over there and attack paul with a hammer . chris : do n't you dare . michael : why not ? how am i supposed to live with this ? chris : stop , would you ? damn it ! this is not about you . i am warning you , michael . do n't get all macho on me . you made that mistake once . do n't make it again ! paul : how 's ricky ? isabella : oh , he 's tired . he went right to sleep . can i fix you a drink ? paul : no , maybe later . you know , um , i still wan na talk to you . isabella : about what ? paul : kelly simmons . isabella : paul , is it necessary that we have to discuss that woman ? paul : why is it you get so upset when i bring her up ? isabella : because she 's a liar . she lied the first time she came here , posing as a parole officer , asking me all kinds of questions about james . does n't that bother you ? paul : well , yeah . why would she ask you esestions about your ex - husband ? isabella : i have n't a clue . paul : are you sure ? i mean , there 's got ta be some reason . total stranger walks in here , pretending to be someone she 's not and then starts interrogating you about your ex - husband . why ? isabella : i told you . i have no idea . paul : well , there has to be a reason . maybe it 's something you 've forgotten . maybe it 's something from your past . something that you buried . isabella : damn it , paul . i said i do n't know . i do n't know what she was after . colleen : i 'm so happy to see you . j.t . : hey , colleen . colleen : and i bet you 're surprised to see me . j.t . : yeah , definitely . what are you doing out so late ? lauren : actually , i was kind of wondering that myself . colleen : oh , do n't worry , lauren . my dad knows i 'm here . j.t . : bet he does n't know i am . colleen : actually , he does . j.t . : yeah , right . colleen : he 's totally fine with it . j.t . : really ? that 's a good one . colleen : no , i 'm not kidding . that 's why i came to see you -- to tell you the great news . j.t . : what news ? colleen : my dad is okay with us seeing each other . j.t . : what ? how ? lauren : uh , you know , maybe i 'll leave the two of you alone . colleen : oh , no , it 's okay . you can stay . lauren : do you want me to stay ? colleen : did i interrupt something ? j.t . : no , we were talking about the situation with brittany . colleen : oh , right . did you ever get ahold of mrs . hodges ? j.t . : yeah , i did . colleen : well , you never did say why you needed to talk to her . > j.t . ; : well , i remembered something that might help her track britt down . colleen : oh , great ! really ? j.t . : yeah , it did n't pan out , though . colleen : oh . well , at least you tried . i 'm sure she really appreciated it . lauren : hey , you know , i have to go close up the boutique , so good night , colleen . colleen : good night . lauren : and we 'll finish our conversation another time . colleen : i 'm so happy to see you . kay : thank you again , larry . kay : well , elizabeth , i heard you were up and around . liz : good as new . kay : well , i am pleased . liz : oh , katherine , your visits to the hospital were a real tonic . thank you so much . kay : my pleasure . so , uh , no aftereffects like memory loss or ... liz : it does n't seem to be . although there are a few things i 'd like to forget . kay : yeah , well ... oh , i know the feeling . liz : but i 'm glad to be alive . no complaints . kay : i would n't have any complaints either , t , t , uh ... i ran into jill . liz : oh , dear . at gina 's ? kay : elizabeth , tell me something . are you , um ... are you all right with what 's going on over there ? liz : well , i probably never should have told you she was adopted , but i never thought that she would just move heaven and earth to find her birth parents . kay : well , i 'll tell you something . i 'm very furious . my god , she already has a mother , and you are a wonderful mother . liz : thank you , my dear , but -- kay : she has a good life . a good life -- far better than she deserves , and you think jill would be content to accept that ? no , no , no . miss jill has to go around digging up the past . liz : well , it 's her choice . i mean , if she thinks that she really needs to know -- kay : listen to me . i am not thinking about her , elizabeth . i think about that poor woman who gave birth to her . i mean ... jill : are you my mother ? charlotte : i was ... a long time ago . technically . jill : sit down , please . jill : i 'm jill . oh , you know that . charlotte : i 'm charlotte . charlotte ramsey . jill : it 's very nice to meet you . charlotte : i , uh , i never dreamed this would happen . jill : you did n't ? ever ? charlotte : well , i wondered . i mean ... how about you ? jill : i dn ' n't even find out i was adopted until very recently . i know . it 's unbelievable . charlotte : no one told you ? jill : no , well , my real mother -- i mean , you 're my real mother . the woman who was my -- is ... i 'm sorry . this is so strange . charlotte : are you okay ? jill : i have to ask you something . charlotte : go ahead . jill : no . i am not gon na start grilling you as soon as we 've sat down . let 's , um , relax into this a little bit . charlotte : all right . no rush . jill : no , there really is no rush , is there ? charlotte : and since we 're taking things slowly , why do n't we have just a little drop of something to ... loosen us up ? jill : you want a drink ? of course . um , mm . waiter ! good afternoon . the americans have launched what 's being called the mother of all bombing campaigns on baghdad today . and there are reports the iraqis have executed all the american and british pow 's .. we 'll have the latest on the war at six . + + + the sars scare is escalating in canada - stores in toronto are sold out of surgical masks ... and the concern is spreading here to edmonton . we 'll tell you what health officials are doing to stop the spread of the deadly illness tonight at six . paul : you know , i do n't understand why talking about this should spoil our evening . i mention the name kelly mmmmons , and you get all bent out of shape . isabella : i 'm not bent out of shape . that woman 's a fake . she admitted it . paul : fake or not , she was here . she questioned you about your ex - husband , a guy you have n't been married to in years , a guy who 's been in jail for ages . why ? isabella : is this how you question people on the job , paul ? you just keep asking them even though they do n't have an answer ? you just go at it until they make something up or go nuts ? paul : she gave you no idea why she was curious about james ? isabella : no , other than her story about him being considered for parole . paul : which was a lie . isabella : no , kelly simmons is a lie . why do n't you put all this energy into finding out who she really is ? paul : what kind of questions did she ask about james ? isabella : she wanted to know what i thought about james being integrated back into society . and i told her i had n't communicated with him in years . i had no idea if he should be released or not . why is it so important to you ? paul : i just keep wondering what she 's after . isabella : did you ever consider the possibility that she was trying to get dirt on me ? paul : no , why ? isabella : for whoever hired her , probably the same person who despises me enough to get mary to break into michael baldwin 's office and steal his files . paul : oh , lynne ? you think lynne hired kelly simmons ? isabella : paul , paul , besides your mother , who else hates me that much ? if it were up to lynne , you and christine would still be married . you know that 's how she feels . michael : i love you , christine , and it makes me ill ... michael : it makes me ill to think of that man touching you , much less doing it without your permission . chris : will you tell me really , from your point of view , which is worse ? michael : oh , god . look at you . you 're suffering from this . am i supposed to just let that go , let him go ? chris : yes , because he 's suffering , too . michael : oh , please . chris : what ? you think he 's not ? this is something paul 's gon na have to live with for the rest of his life . chris : what ? michael : oh ... oh , ho . michael : oh , my god . michael : i guess if anyone understands how a man can love you so much that he 'd lose control ... chris : don't . do n't do that . that was so long ago . michael : no , no , no . oh , guilt like that does strange things to a man . i 've felt it for all these years . even today , it 's still with me . like a nightmare , it never , never quite goes away . chris : so then maybe you 'll understand that paul will be punishing himself far more than you or i ever could . michael : good . do n't get me wrong . i despise that man , and i always will . and i 'll never forgive him for hurting you like he did . i ca n't believe i 'm actually saying this , but ... chris : but what ? michael : if i 'm brutally honest with myself , who am i to judge paul williams ? j.t . : all right , be straight with me , colleen . you made that up , right ? colenen : what ? j.t . : that stuff about yo dad . colleen : why would i make it up ? j.t . : because lauren was here . you do n't have to worry about her . she 's cool . she 's not gon na say anything to your folks . colleen : no , j.t . , i did n't make it up . my dad and ashley really know i 'm here with you . j.t . : and they 're really okay with it ? colleen : we have their complete blessing . j.t . : you know , for the last six months , your dad 's treated me like something that got left in the refrigerator too long , and now he 's like , `` bye , sweetheart . have a good time with j.t. `` ? colleen : well , it 's not exactly like that , but very close . j.t . : how did this happen ? colleen : after we saw each other this afternoon , i went home . they wanted to know where i was , and i decided to be honest for a change . j.t . : that was pretty risky . colleen : you know , i do n't want my dad and ashley to be suspicious of me all the time , so i wanted to start over , and i told them that i would try a lot harder this time , and i meant it . j.t . : and they actually said yes ? colleen : you do n't seem very happy . j.t . : no , i 'm ... i 'm cool . this is great . i 'm stoked . it 's just -- colleen : i know . it 's so bizarre . everything 's different now . i mean , no more hiding our feelings for each other . we can actually go on a date and act like any couple any time we want . is n't it great ? j.t . : yeah , it 's great . hey , uh , why do n't i get us some coffee ? colleen : okay , thksks . anita : lauren . lauren : well , anita , hello . anita : i did n't expect to find you here so late . lauren : the price of being the boss . anita : looks like you 're ready to close up . lauren : something i can help you with ? anita : yes , actually , i 'm here about brittany . lauren : has there been any word ? anita : no , unfortunately . lauren : you know , raraul just left . do you want his phone number ? anita : no , thanks . what about j.t . ? is he around ? charlotte : ah ! oh , that 's better . i 've been , uh , a little nervous all afternoon . jill : oh , so have i , believe me . charlotte : but the sun 's set over the yardarm . jill : yes , i enjoy a cocktail after work , too . charlotte : but you 're not drinking . you 're just drinking wine . not really drinking that , are you ? jill : well , do you mind ? charlotte : well , i 'd rather not drink alo , but as long as you 're not going to lecture me . might i have another ? jill : oh , sure . uh , where 's the waiter ? charlotte : oh , never mind . he 'll show up . in the meantime , always be prepared . i learned that from the girl scouts . jill : you were a girl scout ? charlotte : oh , yes , yes . what ? jill : nothing . it 's just so amazing to see you . charlotte : ah ! ] show . anyway out on the west coast ther the weather . a mad scram tbl to get over here . claire : i just cut my finger . so , it was called cattle point . of the nation , and subsequentlyne of th here . your cruise director , ron ca n't believe you really think lynne is behind all this . isabella : who else could it have been ? paul : i have no idea , but there 's got to be a better explanation than that . isabella : like what ? paul : i 'm just wondering if there 's something you 're not telling me . isabella : what are you talking about ? paul : about your ex - husband james . isabella : what about him ? paul : have you told me the whole story about your past with him ? isabella : i do n't believe you . now you suspect me of hiding something ? paul : you know , i am just thinking out loud . i 'm trying to get a handle on this . isabella : well , i 'll say it again . i do n't know why kelly simmons , if that 's even her real name , was here . i do n't know what she was after , but i do know that she is a total and complete fraud . and why you would give her a second thought is beyond me . paul : because it 's a puzzle , isabella , and the pieces do n't fit . isabella : fine . play detective . but i refuse to put any more time and energy into that woman . your son needs me . michael : you 've been through so much . chris : i 'll survive . michael : do n't do that . chris : what ? michael : pretend it does n't matter . chris : well , of course it matters , but life goes on , right ? michael : yeah . we are gon na have such a great future together . chris : you still believe that ? michael : oh , my goodness . whatever does n't kill us makes us stronger , right ? i 've got so many plans for us . you wait and see . it 's gon na be nothing t t blue skies . we 'll figure it out together . i just know that with you by my side , there are no limits . michael : why are you looking at me that way ? chris : you know something ? michael : hmm ? chris : i had forgotten how much i appreciate you and how much i need you . cody : there you go . j.t . : thanks , cody . colleen : hey , cody . cody : hey . colleen : i missed you out there . j.t . : all right , so let me get this straight . your dad said that you could see me anytime you want . colleen : well -- j.t . : all right , come on . truth . what did he say ? colleen : truth . there are some ground rules . school comes first , meaning i have to keep up my grades , and i ca n't break curfew . j.t . : which has probably been changed to , like , 6 : 00 . colleen : no , wise guy , they just want to know my plans . it might be a little bit of a drag , but i do n't think what they 're asking is that unreasonable . besides , it 's worth it to be with you . j.t . : it 's gon na be weird , though . colleen : what is ? j.t . : not having to leave messages on your cell phone all the time . colleen : i know . you can actually call my house and pick me up when we go out . j.t . : what a concept , huh ? veronica : oh , hey , j.t . ! santana : remember us ? j.t . : yeah , at the boutique , right ? veronica : right . you helped me pick out this top , which i totally love , by the way . j.t . : well , i 'm glad i could help . santana : that is a really cool store . told all our friends about it . colleen : yeah , lauren fenmore is a great designer , is n't she ? j.t . : oh , uh , veronica and santana this is my friend colleen . veronica : oh , hi . you 're looking live at edmonton from our skytracker atop manulife placegood afternoon . i 'm lesley macdonald . some sad news about the husband of alberta lieutenant governor lois hole . and fears are spreading in canada about the spread of sars , a potentially deadly respiratory disease . plus ... it 's the latest disaster movie to hit the big screen . but is the core worth your movie dollars ? we 'll have a review in minute at the movies ...... coming up on edmonton 's global news at 5 : 30 . charlotte : uh , leave that . i like to keep track . charlotte : you must have some questions . jill : oh , i have a lot of questions . charlotte : well , let 's start with the little ones . jill : i 'd like to ask you about my father . charlotte : yes , well , i thought we were gon na ease into this . jill : well , you must know who he was . charlotte : oh , he was a good man . and as good men go , he went . jill : there must be more . charlotte : yeah , well , someday i 'm gon na tell you all about him . jill : okay . so do you come from around here ? charlotte : all over . i come from all over . jill : oh , really ? you travel for business ? charlotte : i ... you got it , yes . travel for business . jill : well , what business are you in ? charlotte : monkey business . jill : no , um , seriously . charlotte : seriously ? charlotte : i 've kept body and soul together any way i could . i was , uh ... i was a singer . i was a clerk in a motel . i sold cars , secondhand cars . i sold real estate . i sold everything . everything except , uh , the body beautiful . there was no market for th . not anymore . charlotte : ah ! hot damn , they make an elegant martini in this place . you 're picking up the tab ? jill : of course . charlotte : yeah . how about another one ? jill : why do n't we order some ... oh ! gina : hello , ladies . charlotte : hello . gina : how 's everything going ? jill : pretty good , pretty good . um , gina , this is charlotte ramsey . charlotte , this is gina roma . charlotte : hello , gina . it 's a delightful little ristorante you have here , but the service is a little slow . paul : hi . chris : hi . paul : um , look , if this is a bad time , i -- chris : no , come on in . paul : um , if you 've got company -- chris : i did , but not anymore . paul : i 'm sorry . it 's a bit overwhelming being back here . chris : why are you here ? paul : i 'd like to talk . chris : okay . say what you came to say . paul : well , it 's about that night . chris : yeah , um , we were both pretty traumatized , but you 've apologized . ca n't we just leave it at that ? paul : have you forgiven me ? chris : is that what you 're here for , huh ? what , forgiveness ? a clear conscience ? just like that with a wave of my hand ? boy , you do n't ask for much , do you ? i 'm c.c . the works international visual arts society presents still frames , an exhibit by emerging local artist ronnie hill at the works gallery . the exhibit is on display until april 4 . all piece are for sale . meet the artist at the closing reception on april 4 at 7 pm . call 421 - 15 - 91 . * 124 street 's newest art gallery destina gallery is celebratin their grand opening tomorrow . grand opening festivities kick off at 4 pm , and run thru to 8 pm . for more info call 918 - 00 - 03 . the edmonton stamp club presents western canada 's largest stamp show this weekend at the fantasyland hotel conference centre in west edmonton mall . see rae and valuable stamps , talk with dealers and collectors from across the country . admission is free . call 909 - 38 - 96 . * the gatsby gala is a special evening of fine food and entertainment in support of the good sheperd lutheran home . join them on saturday evening , 5 : 30 pm at the memorial arts centre in wetaskiwin . for tickets and more info call 352 - 36 - 28 . * and queen elizabeth high school class of 1973 will be celebrating their 30 year high school reunion on june 6 , 7th and 8th . if you were a grad from queen elizabeth high school in edmonton class of 73 call for more info 963 - 75 - 12 . that 's all for now . thanks for watching and we 'll see you next time . i 'm c.c . the ladies auxilof the norwood legion will be holding a market fair tomorrow from 9 am to 4 pm . , the fair will be held in the santana : too bad you could n't come to that party we told you about . j.t . : hey , was it fun ? veronica : oh , it was off the hook ! santana : it was a blast . you would have loved it . j.t . : it was probably better i did n't go . i 've been trying something new this semester -- not sleeping through my classes . veronica : oh , well , they 'll be plenty of other parties . santana : maybe the next one will fit into your schedule . j.t . : yeah , yeah , maybe . hey , look , colleen and i were kind of in the middle of something , so ... santana : no problem . j.t . : i 'll see you guys around , i guess . veronica : yeah , well , we know where to find you . it was nice to meet you , colleen . colleen : oh , you , too . santana : see you . colleen : bye . j.t . : what , colleen ? colleen : this is my `` friend `` colleen ? j.t . : is that what i said ? colleen : your exact words . j.t . : oh , well , i ... i did n't mean to . colleen : and why did n't you tell me about this party ? j.t . : well , i did n't even go , so it 's really no big deal . colleen : i 'm just teasing . i do n't care . j.t . : you do n't ? colleen : no , why would i ? you 're in college . of course you 're gon na meet new people , get invited to places . it 's part of the whole experience , right ? listen , j.t . , you do n't have to worry about me , oy ? y ? look , i 'm not gon na get jealous just because a couple cute girls hit on you . i know that there 's more to your life than just me . it 's the price i pay for having a boyfriend all the girls are crazy about . j.t . : knock it off , colleen . colleen : no , no , i 'm serious . look , i know you could be with any girl u u want , which is why i feel so lucky that you want to be with me . so i 'm not gon na be the type of girlfriend who 's all clingy and possessive . i trust you , and i know you love me . j.t . : hey , come on , colleen . colleen : what ? am i embarrassing you ? j.t . : yeah , a little . colleen : okay , okay . i 'll stop . i 'd better go home anyway . j.t . : that 's a good idea . you do n't want to press your luck with your dad . colleen : yeah , he 's probably been checking his watch since the minute i walked out that door . j.t . : i bet he 's hoping you come in late , so he can take back everything he said colleen : well , he 's going to be disappointed , because i 'm not letting anything get between us , not ever again . colleen : i 'll see you later . j.t . : see you . colleen : bye . lauren : i 'm sorry . i have no idea where j.t . is . anita : then he has n't been in at all ? lauren : no , not since this morning . anita : really ? lauren : but i 'd be happy to mention that you stopped by when he comes in tomorrow . anita : please , do n't do me any favors . lauren : why are you trying so hard to alienate me ? anita : look , i do n't need a new friend or a sparring partner or a confidant to share my deepest thoughts with . if i gave you that impression earlier , i do apologize . lauren : so what do you need ? what 's misn ng from your life , anita ? a husband that pays attention to you ? well , that we know . anita : what is missing is brittany . i 'm desperate to find out information , and that is why i came here . lauren : to get it from j.t . ? you really think he can help ? anita : he phoned me earlier to say he had a thought about brittany . i 'd like to follow up . lauren : hmm , i see . anita : if you see him this evening , could you please tell him to call me on my cell ? he has the number . lauren : will do . lauren : leaving so soon ? anita : well , i ca n't imagine what else we 'd have to talk about . lauren : i suppose you 're right , and i really hate to say it . you seem better this evening . you seem more alive . anita : do i ? well , actually when you saw me earlier this afternoon , lauren , i was a little under the weather , which could account for my mood . but is n't life fascinating ? the changes ? how a gray day can turn sunny in the blink of an eye ? lauren : mmm . and vice - versa . anita : have a lovely evenin lauren : hmm . what are you up to , lady ? and what does it have to do with j.t . ? jill : charlotte , why do n't we call it a night ? charlotte : we just got here . jill : well , i know . buw why do n't we take it slow ? you know , if we get too fast it gets stressful , and i want it to be fun . charlotte : ( slurring ) well , i 'm having fun . are n't you ? jill : oh , i am . it is just amazing to sit here with you . charlotte : yeah . you 're a lovely person , and i really am pleased i 'm here . jill : thank you . um , so why do n't i drive you home ? charlotte : i do n't wan na go home . it 's too early . jill : well , you should . it 's late . charlotte : well , no , it isn't . i 've got a couple stop offs i have to make to visit some very close friends . gina : you know what ? i have a great idea . there 's usually a cab parked out front . why do n't i go check about that ? charlotte : gina , that 's a wonderful idea . yes . and you have a lovely place here . gina : well , thank you , and i hope you come back soon . charlotte : well , yeah . yeah , certainly . jill : would you mind ? gina : uh , certainly . i 'll be right back . jill : good . charlotte : jill , honey , i am fresh out of cab fare . jill : oh , no problem . i do n't know where you live , so how much will it take ? charlotte : $ 50 would do it . jill : um , here 's $ 100 . c charlotte : well , thank you very , very much . jill : oh , you 're welcome , and i 've tucked my card in there , so would you please call me tomorrow morning ? charlotte : yes . jill : you wo n't forget ? charlotte : oh , i never forget anything . that was $ 100 you said , was n't it ? you 're a lovely , generous woman , and i like you , i really do . and i wo n't forget to call you , i solemnly promise . gina : well , my dear , your chariot awaits . charlotte : oh . thank you very much . thank you . i 'm going now . gina : here we go . let me help you , please . charlotte : oh , thank you very much . gina : oh , it 's my pleasure . oh , wait a minute . let 's not forget this . charlotte : addio . addio , gina roma . gina : here we go . charlotte : addio . arrivederci . i 'm fine . i 'm wonderful . gina : yes , you are . charlotte : i 'm thinking seriously of taking up my singing . ah da do gina : you used to sing ? charlotte : oh , i still do . gina : well , you have a lovely voice . liz : katherine , why does it bother you so much ? kay : it just does , elizabeth . i firmly believe that ancient history should be left where it is -- buried , locked away , over and done with . liz : yes , but if jill and her birth mother agree that meeting one another is a good idea , then -- kay : please , please , please , please , elizabeth , my gosh . that woman is probably driven by remorse and guilt or what she did a number of years ago , not anything that is happy and advantageous today , nothing positive . that is what jill is taking advantage of . liz : oh , you do n't know that . kay : oh , yes , i do . liz : how can you possibly -- kay : believe me , i do . i know how it would feel to be ... here i am yelling at you . oh , god . uh , my darling , i 'm very , very tired , and i 'm going to go to bed . and , um , your room is ready if you want to stay , and i pray god that you will . hmm ? good night , my precious friend . kay : oh ... liz : oh , dear god . paul : you 're right . asking for forgiveness is a lot to ask . chris : i do n't mean that i 'm full of resentment , or that i want you to suffer . paul : well , i 'm suffering . look , i understand this has not been easy on any of us , least of all my marriage . chris : i 'm sure that 's true . paul : i have been pretty honest with isabella about what happened . i told her what i did to you . chris : probably a good idea . paul : yeah , well , it went a long way to explaining why i was acting the way i was all the months you were out of town . chris : so are things better between the two of you now that you 've told her the truth ? paul : well , i 'm told things are gon na get worse before they get better . i guess we 'll have to wait and see . um , look , the reason i 'm here is there are some questions i have to ask . it 's the only way i 'm going to be able to get on with my life . chris : what does it have to do with me ? paul : chris , yoyou 're the only person that knows the answers . look , you put on a disguise , you went to see my wife , you started asking her a lot of questions about things from her past , things that i ca n't imagine you ever needing to know about . so what in the hell were you looking for ? what did you expect to find ? | michael is furious as he learns that chris was sexually assaulted by paul . she does n't actually say it was rape but alludes that it was a horrible situation . michael then realizes he has no right to judge paul since he did the same thing to chris . she says that she 'll survive and she forgot how much she needs him . paul shows up at chris ' looking for forgiveness . colleen lets jt know that they can see each other now without having to sneak around . lauren wonders why anita looks so happy and why she 's looking for jt . jill meets her biological mother at gina 's . she seems very carefree and a brings her own alcohol with her to the restaurant . jill gives her $ 100 for cab fare . |
phyllis : this is great . nick : been doing a little shopping ? phyllis : uh , no , uh , these are returns . but , you know , i just ... if i was gon na stay in this office all day ... i 'd go nuts . nick : you , uh , do n't have to explain . phyllis : great . so are you looking for nikki ? nick : both of you , actually . it 's about sharon . phyllis : what about her ? nick : i do n't want her getting any more involved in n.v.p . she has enough going on . phyllis : okay . was that it ? nick : yeah . well , it looks like you were on your way out , so i 'll just , uh ... nick : what are you thinking ? phyllis : i was just wondering how two intelligent people like us could 've made so many mistakes . sharon : hey , what are you two doing in my neck of the woods ? phyllis : hey , sharon . sharon : hi . um , your secretary said that you were still here . nick : and i ran into phyllis on my way out . nikki : oh , hi , sharon , what are you doing here ? sharon : mmm , i 'm just , uh , unwinding . nikki : well , you picked a good place to do it . nicholas is rarely in here these days . ah , just what i 'm looking for -- real estate file . sharon : you planning on scouting new locations ? nikki : well , depending on the press that we get , we may have to expand our original projections . sharon : well , i think you should count on that . n.v.p . retreats is gon na get some great coverage . nikki : it 's 'cause of the speech you gave . sharon : oh , well , it was a little shorter than i planned . nikki : no , it was pithy . and it ended on a perfect note . sharon : i 'm glad you like it . because i was hoping that you will name me your official spokesperson . i already talked to phyllis about it , but i guess she has n't gotten to you . nikki : no , um , well , it 's been a busy morning . sharon : okay , well , i realize that you have to talk to your partner first , but i think that phyllis is gon na be onboard with it . [ scene_break ] victor : hello , j.t . j.t . : mr. newman . victor : do n't leave just yet . j.t . : um , okay , you just missed victoria . victor : yes , i saw her . please , have a seat . j.t . : thank you . so what 's going on ? you got another assignment for me or something ? victor : i wan na talk to you about your relationship with my daughter . [ scene_break ] colleen : can i get a decaf , please ? mac : oh , hey , colleen . colleen : hey . mac : you 're starting to be one of our best customers . colleen : i like it here . mac : i 'm glad . you know , we want this to be a fun place for people to hang out . it can be frustrating , though , running it . colleen : why is that ? mac : well , just weird things , like , uh , like last night this big group called and said they were gon na be coming by . i even called kevin in on his night off and everything . and then , you know , they never showed . colleen : hmm , that 's rude . mac : yeah . kevin said that when he went home from work , though , that you were there at the loft . colleen : yes , i was hanging out with j.t . i hope that 's not a problem . mac : no , it 's just funny . 'cause , you know , you 'd been asking earlier where kevin was . colleen : i was curious , mac . i was here . i wanted to make sure he was n't . mac : i 'm just saying , it worked out awfully well for you that he had to come into work . colleen : are you accusing me of something ? are you suggesting that i made a crank call ? mac : all i 'm saying is that you got something out of it . colleen : sorry . mac : you admit it ? colleen : no . i 'm sorry that you were once my best friend . and i 'm sorry that you would think that i would do something like that , mac . it really hurts . [ scene_break ] j.t . : uh , mr. newman , i do n't know if you wan na hear this . this is kinda awkward for me . victor : i did n't say any of this to condemn you . j.t . : victoria and i talked about everything and there 's no issues between us . victor : you did n't hear me , j.t . i 'm not angry with you . my wife , on the other hand , no longer wants me to use your services . j.t . : i 'm sure brad carlton does n't wan na see me walking around newman enterprises either . victor : what brad carlton wants or does n't want is irrelevant to me . j.t . : really ? victor : it is no secret that i have not been happy about victoria 's involvement with brad carlton . and the fact that she has turned to you so soon speaks volumes . j.t . : look , i do n't know exactly what you 're getting at . but just -- victor : in other words , what i 'm saying is that i trust you more than i trust brad carlton . j.t . : listen , newman , you 're gon na have to explain this . i 'm not understanding . victor : let me explain it to you . newman enterprises is about to do business with a number of other companies . i want you to do background checks on their directors , their executive officers -- nothing illegal . just to find out if we should continue dialogue with them . j.t . : absolutely , sure . victor : and if you have any relevant information , do n't contact me . contact my daughter . you have a nice day . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) jack : that you , ash ? gloria : no , it 's just me . but i 'm glad you 're home , jack . i had some thoughts about what could be my next assignment at work . jack : what happened to you ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , it 's j.t . , you got a second ? victoria : sure , what 's up ? j.t . : well , right after you left the club , your dad showed up . talk about weird . victoria : do n't tell me he knows ... j.t . : well , fine , i wo n't tell you . victoria : oh , god . how bad was it ? j.t . : well , that 's the thing . he did n't yell at me once . you know , he was n't even that upset . and if you think about it , he 's got all -- victoria : thank you ! thank you very much for your call . hi . victor : did i interrupt something ? victoria : no , not at all . if you 're looking for mom , i think she 's -- victor : i will be with her in a little while . first , there 's something i need to discuss with you . victoria : dad ... let me go first . i have some news . i think you should hear it . [ scene_break ] kevin : so you actually accused her to her face ? mac : colleen denied it , of course . kevin : did you believe her ? mac : she acted offended that i could even suggest that she would pull a prank like that -- `` the case of the 40 guests that never materialized . `` do you know , for a minute there ... kevin : what ? mac : ( sighs ) i wanted to believe her , kevin . colleen and i used to be such good friends . kevin : well , you know what this reminds me of ? mac : hmm ? kevin : junior high -- when you 'd order a dozen pizzas to the teacher 's house that everybody hated . only this time , the joke is on us . mac : yeah . only i ca n't help but wonder if the joke is actually on me -- so that colleen can get some alone - time with j.t . ? kevin : for what it 's worth , when i went back to the apartment , all i saw was two people watching a basketball game . that was it . mac : yeah , i guess . i do n't know why i always wan na think the worst of colleen . [ scene_break ] colleen : lily , it 's beautiful . lily : thank you . daniel : you know , i wish i had more money to spend but ... colleen : no ! what are you talking about ? this is perfect ! lily : yes , it is perfect . it is the most perfect thing that i 've ever seen . colleen : you guys are so cute . oh , my gosh . okay , i wan na hear everything ! how did it happen ? lily : fast . daniel : yeah , fast . we kinda made the decision and bam ! we were in vegas . colleen : wow . lily : yep . colleen : oh , my gosh , i ... i ca n't believe this . i can not believe this . j.t . : ca n't believe what ? lily : daniel and i got married . j.t . : get out . colleen : i mean , i knew that you guys were back together -- not that anyone told me . but married ? wow . did n't see that coming . and so much for being at my best friend 's wedding . come on , lily , we were supposed to be each other 's bridesmaids . how many times have we promised that to each other ? lily : i know . colleen , i 'm sorry . it 's not like i left you out on purpose . colleen : i just wish you 'd told me , that 's all . j.t . : you could 've trusted her , man . daniel : what are you looking at me for ? j.t . : well , leading her on , using her as a cover without letting her in on it ? that 's pretty cold , dude . daniel : okay , you know what ? it was n't like that . j.t . : then how was it ? because i do n't really like seeing my friends getting used . lily : okay . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , my god ! what is this ? ! jack : it 's a rash . gloria : i can see that ! jack : well , it looks like it 's getting worse , too . pretty soon we 'll start calling you scarlett . gloria : damn it , jack , that 's not funny ! this is painful ! jack : did this just come on ? gloria : i did n't notice till you said something . jack , i think i need to go to the hospital . jack : yeah , maybe that 's a good idea . gloria : will you please take me ? jack : what ? gloria : jack ! please , i ca n't drive ! this is very painful ! oh , forget it ! forget it ! i 'll take a taxi . i 'll take a taxi . jack : my car 's out back . gloria : thank you . thank you , jack . [ scene_break ] phyllis : here , look at this file just in case somebody walks in . nick : good idea . 12 markets by the end of the year ? that is very aggressive . phyllis : reckless . reckless -- that 's the only word i can use . for how far we pushed things -- reckless . nick : maybe we should n't be talking about this right now . phyllis : you noticed it , too , did n't you ? the way that sharon was acting ? nick : yeah , a little extra tense . phyllis : right , and when she asked me -- actually , no , when she informed me she was looking to be our spokesperson . nick : oh , is she on that again ? that is the last thing that i want . woman : ms. abbott ? phyllis : hey . woman : the art department was wondering -- phyllis : oh , you know what ? uh , just tell david i 'll talk to him in the morning . and in the meantime , just wing it . listen , i 'm really frightened . i really am . i mean , why would sharon want that picture ? she had one of her own . she even offered it to me , remember ? and , hey , that was a real fun - filled moment for me . i mean , if there was a window in here that was open , i would 've jumped out . nick : phyllis , you did fine . phyllis : that was before sharon was curious . nick : look , we do n't even know if she has anything . what i do know is that you need to calm down . do n't let your feelings run the show . that 's gon na kill you quicker than anything . phyllis : i know . you 're right . i do that , do n't i ? nick : it 's been known to happen . phyllis : right . oh , i just keep on going back to sharon and that picture . i do , nick . and then the way she was acting at the launch party -- it was just ... nick : what exactly did she say to you ? phyllis : well , it 's not what she said to me . it 's the way she said it . i mean , she was very sweet . but she was sort of in my face , almost defying me . nick : i think that if sharon suspected anything , she would 've confronted us by now . she does n't keep stuff like this in very well . phyllis : all right . you would know better . she 's your wife . okay . i just feel so guilty . it 's probably my mind playing tricks on me . nick : and , hey , the good thing is there ... wo n't be anything more for her to ... pick up on . phyllis : no , there wo n't . [ scene_break ] sharon : so how you gon na celebrate your big triumph ? nikki : oh , my goodness , i have n't even thought about that . i know ! why do n't you and nicholas come up to the house for dinner ? sharon : oh , i would love to . but we ca n't . we already have plans . though nick does n't know about it yet . nikki : oh , sounds intriguing . sharon : yeah , it 'll , uh , be a surprise , at least . nikki : what kind of surprise ? i wo n't tell anybody . sharon : um , well , you remember what happened on our tenth anniversary ? nikki : well , yeah , nothing . i mean , you two did n't get to spend any time together at all -- between nicholas getting caught in the snowstorm and noah 's concussion . sharon : right , yeah , yeah , it was a -- it was an eventful day . um ... but i 'm not complaining . nikki : well , no , of course not . it 's not anybody 's fault . it 's just a shame that you two never got a chance to really spend any time with each other . sharon : yeah , so , uh , tonight 's the night -- ten wonderful years . nikki : that 's terrific . i 'm sure nicholas will have a wonderful time . who cares if the party is a little late ? sharon : yeah , i 'm gon na make up for that . i 'm going to give nick a night he will never ... ever forget . [ scene_break ] brad : so this is where you 're hiding . nikki : is that what i 'm doing ? brad : last chance you 'll have now that you 're a media darling . nikki : well , i do have a good feeling about today . brad : mm - hmm . you should . it 's a great concept . i 'm proud of you ... and phyllis . congratulations again , nikki . nikki : thank you . to you , too . brad : victoria told you our news ? nikki : actually , i saw it on her finger . brad : well , you probably have n't heard have n't heard the latest since we just decided ourselves . nikki : decided what ? brad : it is n't going to be a long engagement . victoria and i have set a wedding date . nikki : oh . how long will it be before the big day ? [ scene_break ] victor : a month ? victoria : i know . it 's a shock . victor : it 's a shock ? that 's putting it a little mildly . victoria : dad , if you 've heard anything that i 've said ... victor : i 've heard everything you have said . you 're trying to convince me that you and brad carlton ironed out your differences within a matter of days . victoria : okay , look , i do n't wan na talk about what happened when bradley and i were broken up . victor : i bet you do n't . that 's your problem , is n't it ? victoria : you know , it was one night . it did n't mean anything . why are you making such a big deal of it ? victor : why am i making such a big deal of it ? victoria : no offense , okay ? but you 're not exactly the first person i 'd choose to discuss my sex life with . and besides that , we 've resolved it . it 's already forgotten . victor : are you forgetting who you 're talking to ? no self - respecting man on this earth would forget that his wife - to - be had an affair -- a one night stand with someone that he knows . get serious . if he 's trying to convince you that he has forgiven you , he is conning you , you got it ? [ scene_break ] lily : it was n't his fault , j.t . it was mine . i 'm the one who asked daniel to start hanging with colleen just to throw people off . i had no idea she would start ... getting into him . colleen : well , if i would 've known what was going on ... ? lily : i know . i know . and i feel terrible . if we did anything to hurt you , honestly , colleen , we are sorry . please , forgive us . colleen : sure . do n't worry about it . lily : thank you . colleen : i mean , if anyone understands what it 's like to have to keep things secret ... right , j.t . ? j.t . : yeah , right . colleen : okay , um , so tell us about your wedding . who all was there ? daniel : basically just us . colleen : and two freaks -- one being the minister . daniel : yeah , or so he said . colleen : why ? what was so weird about him ? j.t . : was it one of those elvis impersonators or something ? daniel : no , it was more like a hell 's angel . lily : only scarier . and the chapel -- you should 've seen the chapel . i wish we had pictures . daniel : yeah , you know , they had this whole kinda tiki theme , sort of . lily : yeah . daniel : i do n't know . you really had to be there . colleen : okay , but the ceremony was at least romantic , right ? lily : daniel 's vows were so sweet . i thought rudy the minister was gon na cry . j.t . : i 'd cry , too , if that was my wedding . colleen : oh , come on ! j.t . : what ? i 'm just saying . it just kinda sounded weird . colleen : right , okay , i can see you doing that exact same thing . i 'm serious . a quickie wedding , so you could go home to the game on tv . lily : mm - hmm . j.t . : no , no . colleen : yeah . j.t . : yeah , okay , maybe during basketball season . colleen : ah , see , now the truth comes out . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , i hate this waiting . jack : the doctor will call you in soon enough . do n't worry . gloria : do n't worry ? my face is on fire , jack . jack : any idea how this happened ? gloria : no . jack : did you maybe eat something ? gloria : nothing unusual . jack : you do something ? you go somewhere ? gloria : no . jack : nothing out of the ordinary ? gloria : jack , not that i know of . i just wish the doctor would come in . jack : well , something had to cause this , gloria . it does n't happen by itself . gloria : i just realized ... jack : what ? what is it ? gloria : i did do something different . i used ashley 's new moisturizer . [ scene_break ] lily : free ? daniel : for real ? mac : absolutely , anything you order today . it 's the newlywed discount . daniel : huh , sweet . lily : thanks . daniel : yeah , thanks , mac . mac : no problem . so where are you guys living ? daniel : oh , jack abbott 's gon na let us , uh , you know , use the shed behind his house . we can stay there for now . mac : ah , the hideaway . colleen : hey , that 's where we stayed . mac : so , good luck with that . lily : thanks . it 's gon na be incredible -- us getting to see each other whenever we want , however we want . j.t . : yeah , but married ? you guys are so young . i mean , i could understand if you 're happy and all . daniel : well , you know what , j.t . ? we are happy . lily : baby ... daniel : not that you 'd be able to understand that . lily : people are gon na say that all the time -- thinking that we 're making such a huge mistake . but we 're gon na prove 'em wrong , right ? daniel : yeah . mac : well , what do your parents think ? lily : three guesses . j.t . : they 're not fighting you on it ? lily : they 'd love to . they hate it . i guess they finally figured out they just ca n't keep me and daniel apart . colleen : um , i 'll be right back . kevin : ( clears throat ) pretty cute little trick you pulled . colleen : excuse me ? kevin : last night . getting me out of the loft so you could be alone with j.t . colleen : i do n't know what you 're talking about . kevin : oh . the busload of kids ? the marching band were gon na descend on us at any minute ? mysteriously , they never showed . you would n't know anything about that now , would you ? colleen : so now you 're accusing me of something , too . kevin : hey , i 'm impressed . you call me two - faced ? girl , you can give lessons . [ scene_break ] phyllis : no , thank you for covering it . we were glad to have you . yeah , we 're excited , too . all right , thank you . bye - bye . nick : well , i have now memorized this entire folder . phyllis : sorry . nick : just kidding . it 's great to hear that you 're getting such good feedback . phyllis : yeah . yeah , it 's great . it 's the only non - disaster in my life . ( sighs ) listen to me ! how negative do i sound ? nick : everything 's gon na work out . phyllis : yeah , it is . um ... this new launch -- it 's very good . it 's very positive . it 's a fresh start for me , for my career and my personal life . i 'm not gon na think about the things i do n't have . nick : yeah , that just ... holds you back . phyllis : yeah , i 'm glad you see that . i 'm glad you see that . yeah , i 'm just gon na focus on the future . i 'm gon na focus on n.v.p . and my son . there 's a lot of damage to undo there , right ? yeah , but i 'm gon na do it . i 'm -- i 'm ... definitely gon na do it . and get my life back to normal -- whatever normal is . nick : i am , uh ... very sorry . phyllis : why are you sorry ? nick : you know for ... all this . phyllis : do n't worry about it . listen , you need to focus on the future , too . you have do what i 'm doing . you have to concentrate on your wife and your family . and , um , do the right thing . and do n't waste time looking back . i 'm not going to . [ scene_break ] [ sharon remembering ] phyllis : so i did n't expect to see you here . sharon : well , it must be in the air because i came in to buy something very similar . phyllis : oh , really ? sharon : yeah , nick and i -- we , uh , we spent valentine 's day with the whole family . phyllis : oh , how romantic . sharon : exactly . so i 'm planning something , um , much more private for our anniversary . phyllis : oh , that 's great . good , good . i 'm sure nick will love it . i mean , what man would n't ? [ scene_break ] lauren : thank you so much . sharon : hello , mrs. baldwin . lauren : hi ! oh , boy . do you know i 'm still trying to get used to that ? sharon : yeah ? lauren : how are you ? sharon : great , thank you ! you know , i 've been meaning to say thanks for sending me all those nice wedding photos . and i really wish i could 've been there . lauren : we missed you very much . i 'm glad you liked them . sharon : yeah , they were , uh , priceless . lauren : so how can i help you today ? sharon : well , i wan na buy something very special . lauren : you came to the right place . [ scene_break ] colleen : this conversation is over . kevin : hey , hold up , hold up . that was a compliment . colleen : oh , right . yeah , i got that . kevin : you want something , you go after it . it 's the american way . colleen : what are you talking about , kevin ? kevin : you know , mac could n't decide whether or not to believe you . i could 've trashed you , but i did n't . and i wo n't . colleen : do n't do me any favors . kevin : so you admit it ? you made that phone call last night so you could get me out of the loft and you could -- colleen : no , i did n't , kevin . kevin : hey , i 'm not trying to cause any trouble . why would i ? things are going so well for us . mac : so have you guys thought at all about what you want for wedding presents ? lily : oh , gosh , mac , i do n't know . j.t . : excuse me a second . mac : well , you should think about it . j.t . : is there a problem here ? kevin : nope , no problem . j.t . : you sure ? colleen : no , no problem at all . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , hey , what did the doctor say ? gloria : he gave me this ointment and said it should start feeling better . jack : is it ? gloria : no , jack , it burns ! jack : this is not ashley 's moisturizer . gloria : why do n't you believe me ? it is the only thing new i 've used on my face ! jack : you 're on some kind of medication maybe ? gloria : none ! jack : maybe this is food poisoning ? gloria : stop it , jack ! do n't do this ! jack : no , listen to me . gloria : what ? jack : there 's something you 're doing -- something you 're using . this is not ashley 's moisturizer . gloria : yes ! abby : ow ! make it stop ! jack : ash ? ! ashley : can someone help , please ? jack : what 's going on ? ashley : it 's abby 's leg . abby : it hurts so much ! ashley : doctor , okay . dr. quon : i 'm dr. quon , who 's this ? ashley : this is abby carlton , doctor . abby : make it stop ! ashley : i know , honey . could you please see her right away ? she 's in a lot of pain obviously . dr. quon : come with me . let me have a look at it . abby : mommy , make it stop ! [ scene_break ] brad : do n't bowl me over with your enthusiasm , nikki . nikki : i congratulated you . brad : mm - hmm . i 'm still waiting for you to ask if we 're sure we wan na go through with this . nikki : well , i assume you and victoria have made up your minds . brad : which you 're not happy about . nikki : look , i do n't know what to say . i actually thought that victoria had moved on -- that the two of you had broken up . brad : and i can understand why you might 've thought that . but i can assure you it 's not the case . nikki : all i want is for my daughter to be happy . brad : and marrying me wo n't accomplish that ? nikki : marrying anyone in a blind rush will not accomplish that . i think that you 're both in for a lot of grief . brad : i was wondering when we were gon na get around to victor 's reaction . ( cell phone ringing ) brad : hold that thought . hi . wait , what ? i 'll be right there . i have to go . nikki : hold that thought . [ scene_break ] victoria : if you 're trying to insult me ... victor : sweetheart , brad carlton has an ulterior motive for rushing you to the altar . victoria : oh , and you know that for a fact , do you ? victor : i know the man 's history better than you do . victoria : all right , that 's enough . i do n't wan na hear it . victor : that 's your problem , is n't it ? victoria : no . victor : you do n't wan na listen . victoria : you know what ? you 're the one with the problem . victor : you 're damn right , sweetheart . when you get hurt , i will be the one ending up with the problem . but brad carlton will have a problem as well . victoria : this is so demeaning . victor : this is painful for me . you 're my daughter . and i love you . but i 'm gon na have to be brutally honest with you . i 'm gon na tell you about the man 's background . he used to clean up people 's backyards -- rich people 's backyards . in the hope of running into rich women . and he did ! and once he put a ring on their finger , his bank account got bigger and bigger ! victoria : stop ! victor : and you are the next rich woman that he 's trying to con , you got it ? i should never have tolerated this ! i 've given you far too much leeway . this man does not belong in this family . he does not belong in your life . he does not belong in this company ! victoria : i do n't care what you think . this is my life ! so i 'll decide who i wan na marry . and who i wan na work with ! you 're not running this company anymore , all right ? victor : i can change that in the blink of an eye . and do n't you ever forget that , little girl . [ scene_break ] nick : take it easy . victoria : no , you take it easy ! that man is so infuriating ! [ scene_break ] nikki : what on earth has put you in this mood ? victor : our daughter 's utter and complete refusal to see what is right in front of her eyes . nick : so the wedding is on again ? since when ? victoria : he thinks he can still treat me like a child . he even called me a `` little girl `` victor : how in the world can our own daughter be so utterly naive as to believe that an egomaniac like brad carlton would n't be upset when he found out that she slept around ! nikki : oh , victor , i thought we agreed that you would n't say anything ! victor : not until i realized that he had successfully manipulated her . nikki : so did confronting her help ? [ scene_break ] nick : sis , since when is dad a master of diplomacy ? you got ta just let it go . victoria : no , unh - unh . no , not this time . nick : vick , come on . victoria : no . he thinks that he can push and push and push , and i 'll keep forgiving him because we 're family . but you know what ? one day soon , he 's gon na learn that he 's wrong . [ scene_break ] lily : she wants him back so bad . daniel : why ? lily : because he 's the love of her life , that 's why . i do n't need to explain what that means , do i ? j.t . : things seemed a little weird with you and fisher . you sure you 're okay ? colleen : yeah . there 's nothing to worry about . but i am glad that you 're here looking out for me . kevin : i saved you the last papaya . mac : thanks . kevin : here you go . mac : yeah , so much for not letting it get to me , huh ? kevin : well , drink up . tell uncle kevin all about it . mac : `` uncle kevin ? `` that 's creepy . kevin : you know , mac , you guys could 've broken up five years ago . seeing him with someone else -- that 's always gon na be hard . it 's the way it works . mac : yeah . kevin : pretty cool , huh ? mac : it 's the best ! kevin : anyway , um , i just found out -- you know that restaurant we had dinner at last night ? well , the owners opened up this cuban place that had some killer mojitos . so if you wan na check it out some time ... mac : yeah , i 'd love to . kevin : cool . mac : kevin , i do n't know what i would do without you . [ scene_break ] brad : where are they ? gloria : they 're still in with the doctor . brad : i 'm gon na go in . jack : no , wait . do you have any idea why ashley brought abby here in the first place ? brad : no , she just told me she was bringing abby in . jack : okay , as soon as they got here , they went into an examining room . it was her leg . she was in all kinds of pain . gloria : brad , i 'm sure they will know something soon enough . brad : what the hell happened to your forehead ? ashley : hi . brad : is she okay ? ashley : um , the doctor is still treating her . but i 'm sure she 's gon na be all right . brad : what happened ? ashley : i 'm not sure . i mean , one minute , she was fine . and the next minute , she was screaming in agony . when i looked at her leg , i could n't believe it . it was horrible . it looked a lot like ... gloria 's forehead , actually . jack : did the doctor give you any idea what might have caused this ? ashley : i had a new jar of my cream , jack . abby got into it and rubbed it all over her leg . oh , my god . gloria : i told you , jack . ashley , i used it , too . this morning , i put it right here on my forehead . [ scene_break ] victor : whether talking to our daughter changed her mind , i do n't know . but i had to say something once i realized what was going on . nikki : look , i am not any happier about this than you are . i think brad has a lot of complicated baggage . and i would rather victoria not have to deal with it . but if they are determined to win some race down the wedding aisle , i do n't know what i can do about it ! victor : i will not stand by and say nothing while my life 's work is being threatened . nikki : your life 's work ? victor : do i really have to spell it out to you ? nikki : ugh . god , i am sorry i said anything to you at all . victor : i am very glad you did . because all my suspicions about that opportunistic gigolo turned out to be true . nikki : you do n't know that . you keep talking about brad being married to victoria as some sort of a scheme on his part . victor : will you please think about this for a minute ? she breaks up with brad carlton . shortly thereafter , she has a one night stand with a fellow who 's barely old enough to buy his own beer . who also happens to be on friendly terms with brad carlton . she confesses this affair to brad carlton . now she 's trying to convince me that he is n't jealous . on the contrary , he 's rushing as quickly as he can to the altar with her . brad carlton does not love our daughter . he 's after her money . in fact , he 's after my company . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , just ... let things calm down for awhile . stay out of dad 's way . victoria : no . this was n't just a normal argument , nick . this is only the beginning . nick : the beginning of what ? victoria : he threatened to take back the company , okay ? nick : he said that ? victoria : oh , yeah ! i could be gone in the blink of an eye . that 's how mad he was . nick : so dad hates brad that much ? victoria : no . he hates that he ca n't dictate how i live my life . and , no , little brother , he did n't mention you . but you better not dare do anything he disapproves of , or you could be next . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh , that 's great . lauren : nice label . mmm , that 's great . hi ! phyllis : hey , lauren . lauren : long time no see . phyllis : yeah , i know . i 've been keeping busy . how about you ? lauren : good . uh , really busy . and i am so glad you 're here , because a dress came in last night with your name on it . phyllis : oh , you know what ? unfortunately , i 'm not here to buy . i 'm here to return . lauren : aha . is this it ? phyllis : yeah , that 's it . i never wore it . all the tags are still on it . lauren : okay . phyllis : the receipt 's in the bag . lauren : well , this is such a coincidence . phyllis : what is ? lauren : sharon newman was just here and bought the identical set . [ scene_break ] becky : genoa city hotel , front desk , this is becky . how may i assist you ? sharon : hi , becky , this is sharon newman calling . um , i 'd like to book a room for tonight -- the same room my friend phyllis abbott recommended . [ next_on ] victor : where 's abby ? jack : you do n't need to be here . victor : do n't you tell me whether i need or need not to be here for my daughter . nikki : are you upset with sharon ? phyllis : with sharon ? why would you say that ? gloria : kevin , i need to -- kevin : mom , your timing is so off . | colleen denies that she arranged for kevin to end up at the coffeehouse so that she could be with jt . kevin tells her that he is n't angry with her , and that things are going well for the both ' of them . she sees that they are on the same page and she smiles . sharon goes to the boutique . memories of her conversation with phyllis come . lauren helps to find something special . later , phyllis walks in with a return . lauren looks the white , sexy number over . `` what a coincidence ! sharon bought the same thing ! `` jack turns to face gloria and sees a red and lumpy face . he takes her to the hospital . ashley arrives with a abby crying . gloria tells the only thing that could have done this is ashley 's cream . ashley says that abby 's legs look a lot like gloria 's face . victor goes to see victoria about brad . `` he is a man who started out taking care of rich people 's yards , in order to marry rich girls so he could marry them ! he is rushing you to the altar ! he wants our money and my company ! `` `` you do n't run this company anymore ! `` victoria shouts . `` i can change that in the blink of an eye ! you got that little girl ! ? `` sharon calls the genoa city hotel . `` i would like to book a room . i want the same room as the one my friend phyllis used `` |
[ daniel remembering ] daniel 's voice : lily did n't see the email . lily knows that she saw that it was opened . they do n't have daniel 's password to open the computer and use it to check colleen 's service . colleen finds it strange that lily does . [ scene_break ] victoria : dad said that ? to your face ? ! nikki : without victor newman to prop me up , i would be nothing . he made me . he created me . how dare i even think of running for public office with my obvious lack of abilities ? victoria : unbelievable , mom . i hope you let him have it . nikki : what would 've been the point ? i was not about to let him intimidate me into quitting . victoria : well , it sounds like he gave it his best shot . nikki : i expected he would . victoria : i still ca n't believe he would say those things to you . nikki : it 's really good to know how little my husband thinks of me . victoria : oh , mom . . . nikki : what if he 's right ? what if i do n't have a shot at winning ? victoria : of course you do ! i do n't want you to let dad or jack or anyone else make you think that you do n't have what it takes . you 're better than that . [ scene_break ] david : nikki newman in a senate seat ? that 's a joke , right ? victor : no , unfortunately , it is n't . she 's determined to join the race . david : why , victor ? you and nikki hired me . why would she be running against her own candidate ? victor : i have no clue . david : all right , so what does this mean ? are you pulling your support from jack ? victor : under no circumstances . and you better remember that . [ scene_break ] colleen : ready to order ? j.t . : uh , yeah . i will take the fettuccini without the shrimp . colleen : all right . will that be all ? j.t . : yeah , instead of the shrimp , can i get the scallops ? colleen : scallops ? j.t . : mm - hmm . colleen : you hate scallops . j.t . : oh , you know me better than i know myself , i guess . well , i guess i 'll take the chicken . colleen : all right , chicken it is . j.t . : cool . can you , uh , refill that when you get a chance ? colleen : yeah , sure . i could 've sworn it was full a second ago . j.t . : well , i just got done playing some basketball , so i 'm kinda tired and thirsty . um , sorry to inconvenience you . colleen : not at all . i 'll just have somebody else bring it by . j.t . : will you also bring some veggies in a small bowl , 'cause i hate it when they get cold . colleen : sure . j.t . : yeah . colleen : that 's too bad . that 's how i like 'em . j.t . : well , sit down and enjoy 'em then . colleen : i 'm working . j.t . : well , take a break . colleen : yeah . i 'll tell you what , i 'll be right back . colleen : hello , professor . korbel : i did n't expect to see you tonight . colleen : debbie called in sick and i needed the extra cash . j.t . : hey , coll , can i get some bread when you get a chance ? korbel : thank you . [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't know anything about that . yes , that 's right , you heard me correctly . no comment . thanks . david : that did n't take too long for word to get out . jack : yeah , i can just see the headlines now , `` ex - blonde hoochie dancer runs against qualified candidate . `` david : nice angle . too bad the media wo n't run with it . jack : ca n't we at least try ? david : no point . we 'd most likely get , `` tycoon backs former enemy over own wife in senate race . `` jack : wait , you say that like that 's a bad thing . david : if victor continues to support you , and i believe he will -- jack : wait , wait , do you know that ? i mean , has he said that to you ? david : you 're still his candidate , jack . my concern is the story behind the story . nikki 's husband supporting her opponent is a hell of a lot juicier than your stand on political issues . no offense . jack : and she could get the sympathy vote . david : yeah , that is one outcome . jack : look , if victor does n't like what he sees in the tabloids , he can just buy them . it would n't be the first time . david : no , no , money and clout only go so far . joe 6-pack is easily distracted . jack : so if nikki does n't come to her senses by morning , regardless what victor does , this could be a problem , david : let me put it this way -- if that happens , it 's a lose - lose situation . [ scene_break ] lily : hey ! what are you doing ? hi . daniel : i was just checking my e - mail . see ? lily : uh , you 're not signed in . daniel : i was just about to . lily : oh , hold on ! wait , go back , i just saw a headline about paris hilton . oh , never mind . i already knew that . daniel : done ? lily : yes , i 'm done . you can go back to whatever it was that was making you so nervous when i walked in . daniel : i was freaking out because i ca n't find one of my research files for my midterm project . i think the computer ate it . lily : wait , now your computer 's broken , too ? daniel : no , not broken , just hungry . lily : well , at least you have a computer . daniel : how much longer is yours gon na be in the shop ? lily : i do n't know , who knows ? i should just save up and get a new one . oh , that reminds me , can i have your password ? daniel : why ? lily : what do you mean , why ? so i can go on in case you 're not here . daniel : okay , it 's , uh , `` danily324 . `` lily : wait , `` d - a - n '' -- daniel : `` i - l - y-3 - 2 - 4 . `` lily : oh ! you combined our first names and our wedding anniversary . how cute . daniel : yeah , that 's me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , coll ? colleen : yes , j.t . ? j.t . : can you make sure there 's no cheese on the soup , please ? colleen : um , you love cheese . j.t . : not today . not today . colleen : okay , well , i guess i do n't know you as well as you thought i did . um , i 'll be right back . i 'm gon na go get your bread . j.t . : you know , actually , i hate to do this to you , but , um , i 'm not feeling that great . can you just bring the check ? colleen : are you sure ? your food 's ready to come out . j.t . : just bag it . colleen : okay . feel better . j.t . : thanks . remember when we used to come here ? get takeout every week ? colleen : um , did you want the bread still ? j.t . : yeah , sure , just bag it up . that 's fine . colleen : all right . here 's your check . j.t . : thank you . colleen : i 'll , uh , i 'll be back again . korbel : so what is this ? your third meal here today ? j.t . : i do n't know . why do n't you tell me ? you following me around with a calculator or something ? korbel : you do n't come for the food , or else you 'd eat it . j.t . : well , since you 're here as often as i am , i could say the same thing . korbel : you got me . i confess . i just ca n't resist gina 's lasagna . j.t . : gina 's lasagna ? that is an old reliable . damn it , why did n't i order that ? korbel : perfect food for those who ca n't move on . j.t . : no wonder you like it . korbel : yeah . [ scene_break ] victoria : the best revenge will be you -- thanking all of the people who helped you to win on election night . nikki : everyone except your father . victoria : no , especially dad . because if it were n't for dad , you would n't have gotten the motivation to run in the first place . nikki : that 's true . thank you for reminding me of that . victoria : i understand what it feels like when dad belittles you when you do n't obey his orders . i know that he can be pretty harsh sometimes , mom . nikki : you know , i have never been ashamed of my past until victor insulted me with it tonight . victoria : hey , you know what ? if a former pro wrestler can be elected governor of minnesota , i see no reason why a former stripper ca n't be elected to wisconsin state senate . nikki : you really think that 's feasible ? victoria : yes . you have made yourself into a successful businesswoman . play up how far you 've come . nikki : no thanks to victor there , either . if he had his way , i would follow his lead even though he gave my company to jack and funded clear springs . victoria : you 're not a follower , mom , okay ? you 've proven that . nikki : have i ? victoria : yes . even with dad 's money and influence , you 've been the underdog for most of your life . nikki : i suppose i could use that to my advantage . victoria : you can . people can relate to you . unlike jack , who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth ? nikki : i never really thought of it that way . victoria : perception is reality , and reality these days is all about spin . so you surround yourself with people who understand that . nikki : make my past work for me , not against me . victoria : if you do that , i have no doubt you 'll beat jack . [ scene_break ] jack : you 're gon na discredit nikki , are n't you ? david : it is a part of politics . it always has been . jack : just good , clean fun . performed on a tightrope over a shark tank . david : perfect analogy . jack : so when nikki announces -- if she announces -- david : we are going to treat her as we would any other candidate . are you prepared to do that ? jack : of course . david : good . now i 'm gon na be compiling a dossier on her past over the next couple days . any details that you could provide that could be useful ? jack : any detail ? david : use your judgment . jack : look , i want this position . i want it badly enough to work for it , but i 'm not gon na do anything underhanded . that always comes back to bite you . david : agreed . and we wo n't -- unless we have to . just remember , the last thing we wan na do is be in the unenviable position of having to make a comeback . jack : i 'll give you what you want on nikki , if we need to . david : listen , why do n't we go somewhere private where victor ca n't sneak in on us jack : listen , i do n't have to remind you , we do n't know how he 's gon na react if we really go after his wife . losing victor 's support is not a chance i wan na take . [ scene_break ] daniel : well , no , they 're buried pretty deep already . no , that 's why i 'm calling . look , i have some photos for this school project that i 'm working on and i think that someone 's been messing around with my computer . i do n't like that , so i want to know if there is a way that i can just open ' em -- only me ? well could you change the extension file ? you know , like change it from dot- jpeg to dot - doc ? they 'd just get gibberish ? that might work . but someone might be able to still find it , still get in there if they knew what they were looking for ? okay . wait , get rid of it completely ? what do you mean , like back it up someplace else ? yeah , no . . . no , no , thank you . that 's a big help . okay , thanks , yeah . [ scene_break ] lily : so i do n't mind the course being at night , i just hate taking notes by hand . colleen : where 's your computer ? lily : it 's broken again . and now daniel 's is broken , too . i swear , there is a curse going around . colleen : remember when i was talking about how mine crashed earlier ? lily : oh , yeah , and devon the handy man was going on about `` i 'm handy and cool . `` i swear , i gon na make fun of him forever for that . colleen : yeah . well , i wish he could , uh , solve all my problems , starting with j.t . lily : uh , what did he do now ? colleen : well , i was at work and j.t . comes in for dinner , because of course , the g. c. a. c. is the only place in genoa city that serves food , right ? lily : mm - hmm . colleen : so he insists on being seated in my area so i have to wait on him . lily : could n't you switch with someone ? colleen : no , no , no , we were shorthanded and i did n't have a choice . so i just put on a smile , did my job and he of course was a jackass on purpose . lily : well , did he at least leave you a good tip ? colleen : i do n't know . i did n't even look . i just wanted him to leave . lily : i 'm sorry , but your life is way too much drama . colleen : it gets better . so just as j.t . is about to leave , adrian comes walking in . i was afraid that we were gon na have round two . lily : wait , did they fight ? colleen : mm - hmm . earlier at the g. c. a. c . lily : man , they are acting like children . colleen : well , j.t . is . i mean , he was trashed and tried to pick a fight with adrian , which is exactly what he does n't need 'cause he 's up for tenure . lily : wait , what 's all this adrian talk ? i thought you guys stopped seeing each other after the whole dean thing . colleen : well , we did . but ever since then , j.t . has just been trying harder to cause trouble . i 'm sick of it . [ scene_break ] jack : victor ? victor : yes , jack ? jack : hey , i , uh , feel like i owe you an apology . victor : for what ? jack : for telling you the news about nikki . victor : you just assumed i knew . jack : well , yeah , i did . in fact , i 'm still shocked she never told you first . victor : well , i should 've seen it coming . jack : how could you ? victor : i knew how angry she was . jack : victor , your wife made a major life decision . victor : mm - hmm . let 's just say her passions right now are misdirected . jack : wow , you 're taking this a whole lot better than i would . victor : this is between my wife and me , all right ? jack : you know what ? this has been a long day . what do you say we get outta here and get a drink ? victor : i think that 's a hell of an idea , jack . jack : i know the perfect private club . bartender makes a killer martini . [ scene_break ] korbel : state senator ? that 's , um -- nikki : unexpected , i know . victoria : it 's all a part of mom 's charm . korbel : how else i can be of service ? nikki : well , one of the reasons i 'm running is to preserve a small town nearby called clear springs . korbel : uh - huh . nikki : jack is planning on turning it into some high - end resort . it 's a very historic town and they have suffered through some financial problems , but jack just wants to level it and make it wisconsin 's answer to las vegas . korbel : you say `` historic ? `` victoria : well , these pictures should say it all . it has the largest concentration of greek revival architecture in the state . and we believe that any monies put towards development should emphasize restoration . nikki : victoria told me about all the work you did for the preservation society in the town you used to live in . korbel : you were n't kidding . some of these queen anne 's . . . nikki : stunning , are n't they ? victoria : and the central business district along the lakefront . . . korbel : yeah , it appears salvageable -- as far as i can tell from these photographs . victoria : oh , good . you know , we were really hoping that you would say that . nikki : everybody , please sit down . now . . . we are looking to recruit some experts who are willing to go on record saying how horrible it would be to lose these buildings . victoria : they 're masterpieces . and i know how adamant you are about making these treasures open to the public . korbel : word travels fast . nikki : we 'd like you to help us . we know that you have experience as an art professor , well . . . that you are totally renowned , no less . korbel : well , i appreciate the flattery and the answer 's yes . nikki : thank you . you wo n't regret it . korbel : oh , i know i wo n't . the structures you 've shown me are magnificent . it 'd be a crime to tear them down . victoria : are you sure you can tell that from these photographs ? korbel : well , i 'm not a structural engineer and unless those photos have been doctored -- nikki : no , they have not been . korbel : it appears the buildings are n't in any imminent danger of collapse . at least not without the aid of a bulldozer . nikki : or a greedy jack abbott who values money over our heritage . korbel : well , i will leave the campaign rhetoric to you two . but if you 're looking for my expert testimony as to the value of preserving the town , you 've got it . nikki : thank you so much . victoria : thank you , adrian . korbel : you 're welcome . victoria : thank you so much . we 'll be in touch . nikki : wow , he is perfect for us . victoria : adrian has a lot of credibility , but we need to find more than one expert . because the more we find , the better our chances are of winning . [ scene_break ] victor : when you said this was private , you were n't kidding . jack : i also was n't bragging about the martinis . they 're the best . it 's a shame you do n't partake . here is your tequila . victor : what shall we drink to ? jack : it 'll be your call . victor : how about sharing one of these with a good cigar in madison after the election ? jack : i will drink to that . victor : cheers . jack : so , uh , any clue as to when nikki 's gon na go public ? victor : none . now . . . i understand that financially you 're in pretty good shape . jack : yeah , we 've had a lot of generous contributions . victor : well , you know , you run out of those contributions very quickly once you start your tv ad campaign . jack : well , i 'm kinda hoping i 'll get a discount for my killer smile . victor : why do n't you talk to david about fixing a date for a fundraiser ? $ 10,000 a table . it would go a long way toward your advertising budget . jack : why do n't we also make it a charity event , put a certain amount of the , uh , take toward a worthy cause . victor : now you 're thinking like a politician . raise public awareness , public goodwill and campaign funds . jack : i like it . i 'll get david right on it . it is important we have the right people there . you know , nikki threw a gala a few years ago . we oughta go through that invitation list maybe . victor : do n't worry about that . i 'm sure david will take care of that . jack : i 'm just talking about cross - referencing her list with ours . victor : just so that you know , we will cross - reference nothing with my wife . nothing . now think about a charity that would help your cause . [ scene_break ] david : nikki , i just heard the news . congratulations . welcome to the race . nikki : thank you . victoria : it 's very exciting , is n't it ? david : oh , i 'm very much looking forward to it . nikki : i 'd think you 'd prefer your candidate run unopposed . david : oh , please . competition 's what it 's all about . without it , what have you got ? no fresh ideas . no media attention . victoria : maybe you can get leanna love to host a debate , since you 're already acquainted . david : you know , jack was on the debate team at harvard . he excelled at it . he was genuinely disappointed when he thought he was gon na be the only one on the ballot . nikki : well , then i 'm pleased to present him with a challenge . david : jack and i will enjoy every moment of it . the two candidates going head to head on serious issues on live tv in front of millions of people ? victoria : mom will be great . david : i 'm sure it will be unforgettable . now , um , who is my counterpart in your office so we can coordinate public appearances ? nikki : i 'm handling my own schedule right now . david : no campaign manager ? nikki : well , i just made my decision today , david . david : well , i 'd be happy to recommend someone if you like . victoria : well , how gracious of you . david : no , no , it 's my pleasure , really . i mean , and i also know some wonderful , wonderful speechwriters . nikki : thank you very much , but i think we 're just fine for now . david : great . good luck to you . and may the best candidate win . nikki : here , here . victoria : is `` smug `` the word i 'm looking for ? nikki : i call it inspiring . victoria : you do ? nikki : i ca n't wait to take that smirk off his face on election night . i ca n't think of any better incentive . [ scene_break ] colleen : so you heading straight home ? lily : no , i just wan na pick up some software for daniel first and surprise him . colleen : ooh . how romantic . lily : yeah , well , to him it is . i swear , i thought he was gon na lose it when his computer ate those files . colleen : oh , and the software will find them ? lily : well , hopefully . he 's just been really stressed lately . colleen : about what ? lily : just school and work . i mean , he 's been up till almost 2 : 00 a. m. every night , just writing papers . colleen : wow , that 's motivated . lily : yeah , i know . i 've never seen him work so hard in my life . [ scene_break ] daniel : transferring files . sweet ! [ scene_break ] david : immediately after that , we have your lion 's club luncheon , then your interview with n. p. r . jack : and you said something about a press conference tomorrow ? david : yeah , i 'm still working out the details . victor : are you announcing something ? david : in the event that nikki declares her candidacy for the vacant seat , we are going to have to respond . jack : she 's going to declare , david . and she 's gon na get the press riled . david : well , the question is , how far is she gon na get without a campaign manager ? victor : not very far , i 'd imagine . david : she has no idea what she 's gotten herself into . [ scene_break ] nikki : i 'm sure victor and jack think i 'm in way over my head . victoria : well , who cares what they think ? they 're wrong . nikki : were you able to get a hold of anybody on my list ? victoria : yes , we have appointments with three of the most prominent campaign managers in the midwest . [ scene_break ] jack : until nikki met you , david , i 'm not sure she knew what a campaign manager did . david : which is why she probably has yet to hire one . jack : victor , can i be honest here ? uh , your lovely wife does n't know the first thing about politics . victor : how much , pray tell , did you know about politics before you started this campaign ? jack : enough to hire our friend here before i announced . david : i 'm not sure nikki knows enough to call a press conference to announce her candidacy , let alone hire a stylist for a public appearance . [ scene_break ] nikki : i guess i 'm just gon na have to wing it tomorrow . victoria : your press conference -- where and when ? [ scene_break ] jack : nikki may do well on the superficial stuff , but really , are we worried ? david : victor , may i be blunt ? victor : why start now ? david : nikki has no credentials for a position of this caliber . she has a high school diploma . he 's been to two ivy league universities . jack : look , education aside , nikki 's only been in the business world for what , a handful of years ? representing the people of this district is -- david : all right , it 's upper level management . it 's impossible . victor : david , let me warn you . my wife is very smart -- a formidable woman . [ scene_break ] nikki : the first thing they 're going to do is attack my competency , unless the press has beat them to it . victoria : do you remember how hillary declared for president ? she posted her entire message on her web site , so it was all out there and it could n't be chopped up into a million sound pieces . nikki : she took control . victoria : mm - hmm . which is exactly what you need to do . nikki : we could have a web cast alongside the press conference and post it once we have a web site up and running . victoria : good ! that 's good ! that 's very hip . it shows that you 're in touch with current trends . uh , we 'll need to snag a domain name . nikki : what do you have on that list under staff ? victoria : we need some . nikki : we 're gon na have to do better than that if we 're running against jack . victoria : campaign manager , publicist , stylist , speechwriter . . . who else ? nikki : once we hire a manager , we can assemble a team with their help . victoria : which we should 've done yesterday . nikki : we can still move quickly . and i want only the best . it 's the only way i 'm gon na win . [ scene_break ] david : jack ca n't lose . victor : and you can guarantee that ? jack : david is much too smart to make guarantees . david : barring any unforeseen surprises we should have no problem beating nikki . victor : do not underestimate her . i 'm telling you . underestimate me all they want . they wo n't know what hit 'em come election time . [ scene_break ] victoria : arrogant to the end . got ta love it . [ scene_break ] korbel : thanks for meeting me here so early . colleen : a research assistant 's job is never done . by the way , i made some notes on the lesson plan you suggested for tomorrow . you got ta be kidding me . korbel : what ? colleen : guess who i just saw ? korbel : here ? in the hallway ? colleen : i swear . go look . korbel : j.t . ? j.t . : you know , if i did n't know any better , i 'd think you were following me , professor . korbel : i work here . why are you here ? j.t . : i 'm taking a forensics workshop . hey , how late 's the bookstore open here ? you got any idea on that ? korbel : you 're taking a class ? in this building ? j.t . : just down the hall . do n't forget to stop in and say hi . [ scene_break ] daniel 's voice : browser preferences -- clear history upon closing . remember the last zero pages of each session . search -- strangersbynight.com login page . lily : um . . . you moved all the furniture . daniel : hey , babe . lily : hi . um . . . it looks so different in here . daniel : yeah , you like ? lily : um . . . how come you moved stuff ? daniel : i just got the sudden urge to feng shui the place , i guess . lily : uh , yeah , right , and i wan na watch football . daniel : you know , confucius say , he who has couch situated in the right spot . . . will have more fun on the couch . lily : oh , is that an invitation ? daniel : ah , i think it 's working already . lily : oh , i got you a present . daniel : what ? oh , data retrieval software . thanks . lily : yeah , i know that it made you crazy when you lost that file , so . . . daniel : insane . yes . thank you . lily : you 're welcome . uh , is something wrong ? daniel : no , i just , i feel bad . lily : what ? why ? daniel : i found the file that i thought i lost . can you take it back ? lily : oh , um . . . i mean , i guess . i kept the receipt . why do n't we just keep it in case , you know ? daniel : okay , whichever . lily : okay . i 'm gon na go change . i 'll be right back . daniel : okay . [ scene_break ] j.t . : still at it ? korbel : well , you know what they say about time and fun . j.t . : you could go all night long , huh , professor ? colleen : actually , we both can . korbel : we just got off to a late start . j.t . : as usual . colleen : well , you would know . since you 're everywhere that we are . j.t . : yeah , how about that ? korbel : coincidence , no doubt . j.t . : what else would it be ? korbel : why do n't you pull up a chair , tj ? help us sort through these slides . colleen : you know , that is a great idea . we can always use an extra hand . j.t . : i bet you could . well , uh , as exciting as that sounds , i 've got better things to do . [ scene_break ] victoria : you do n't have any doubts about this , do you ? nikki : no , not at all . victoria : now you know why i admire you so much . nikki : well , thank you . i need to do this -- not just to prove something to your father -- but to prove to myself that i can be a success on my own . victoria : of course you can . why would you even question that ? nikki : well , everything that i 've ever accomplished since meeting your father has been because of him -- n. v. p. , jabot . . . victoria : you bought into jabot with your own money . nikki : yeah , but it was money i got in my divorce settlement . victoria : that does n't make it any less yours , mom . nikki : anything that he does for me can be taken away just as easily . victoria : well , this is something that he can not take away from you . nikki : exactly . i wan na make a contribution . i wan na leave a legacy . what have i done so far ? nothing . victoria : oh , well , i guess nick and i are n't legacy material , sorry . nikki : oh , my darling , no , i did n't mean it that way . you and your brother are wonderful , independent people . i 'm so proud of both of you . victoria : but you still have claim over nick , because he 's such a mama 's boy . nikki : he is a mama 's boy . try to tell him that . victoria : i do , all the time . nikki : no , this is something that i have to do for me . it has nothing to do with victor or jack . just for me . thank you for supporting me . [ scene_break ] victor : i told nikki that her past would not lend itself to a political career . jack : you mean her stripping ? that 's certainly gon na get her some attention . victor : yeah , from the press . they 'll have a field day with it . you know that . jack : what did you say to her ? victor : i tried to talk her out of it . jack : i do n't have to remind you , i was married to nikki once . once she gets an idea in her head , there 's no changing her mind . victor : we covered a lot of ground tonight , did n't we , jack ? jack : hey , listen , let 's talk about you . how 's your health ? victor : oh , i 'm fine , jack . jack : any seizures lately ? victor : none for the past six months . jack : well , that 's wonderful . i do know this situation with nikki could be very stressful , though , and i worry . victor : do n't you worry about it . jack : i would not want to be any part of you having another relapse . victor : nothing will happen . do n't you worry . jack : okay . if your continued support of me is going to be a problem , i want you to back out now . victor : do i have to tell you again ? everything will be fine . [ scene_break ] lily : hey , you . you wan na come upstairs and see what 's under this robe ? daniel : i wish . lily : wow ! you must really have to work . when 's your deadline ? daniel : i got a little time , but i just wan na knock out a rough draft , you know ? that way , i have more time to play later . lily : hey , the light 's not really great over here . daniel : it 's okay . lily : are you sure ? daniel : it cuts down on the glare a lot . lily : what glare ? daniel : uh , when you were reading , that one lamp . . . kind of obliterated my screen . lily : oh . you never said anything . daniel : well , i did n't think it was a real big deal . and i did n't wan na bother you with it , so i just rearranged the furniture . lily : aw . you 're so thoughtful . daniel : score points with the wife . lily : so . . . are you sure you do n't wan na come upstairs and see what 's under this robe ? daniel : i 'm starting to get convinced . lily : man , i can not believe how difficult it is to pry you away from this thing . daniel : there , how 's that ? lily : what willpower . daniel : that 's what you think . let 's go . let 's go . [ scene_break ] colleen : so do you need me to print any of this out for you ? korbel : no , i can wait till tomorrow morning . you look tired . colleen : yes , after a long day of being harassed by j.t . every five seconds . korbel : it seemed more constant than intermittent . colleen : we ca n't let him follow us around like this . i mean , how are we supposed to have any alone time ? korbel : i think i have an idea . [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] victor : there you are . jack : yeah , he 's . . . victor : look at that ! look at that ! jack : you got it ! you got it ! victor : you got it . you got it ! that 's our granddaughter . we owe you . i hope you realize how much our friendship has come to mean to me . jack : thank you . and i realize i 've come to value it a great deal myself . jack : nikki ca n't know about our deal . victor : why not ? jack : well , as you said , she 's leaving on her trip tonight and she does n't need any more stress . victor : oh . i said that ? jack : yes , do n't you remember ? katherine is open to discussing selling her shares in jabot . victor : i remember she told me that she does n't wan na sell . jack : well , she 's had some time to think , and she 's told me she 's willing to look at any reasonable offers . victor : so jack abbott is up to his old tricks and because of my mental condition i was naive enough to believe that he had changed . nikki : victor , i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] nikki : i was told you wanted to see me . victor : i 'm assuming you have news for me ? you are pulling out of the race , are you ? nikki : no , i 'm not . i 'm sorry to disappoint you . victor : then let me warn you . i 'm not responsible for what will happen . nikki : what does that mean ? victor : you of all people know why i engineered jack 's campaign - but if you get caught in the crossfire , you may go down with him . [ next_on ] lily : if you were just here just to follow colleen and adrian around , then that 's bent . j.t . : oh , no , no . amber : no one 's gon na see it . | daniel almost gets busted again when lily suddenly comes home and finds him on the computer again . he scurries and shuts it down quick . she wonders why he is n't logged in if he is working on it . he says that he was just about to log in . she asks him for his password , so that she too can use the computer . hers is in the shop . daniel is n't happy to give the information but he does . later when she is out of the apartment , daniel calls the computer shop and asks the attendant how he can allow others to use his computer and not see his files . the guy has a great idea and daniel runs right out to buy the doo - dad to download on his computer . his information will still be stored on the computer but somewhere else . he watches the status bar on his computer as it indicates that it is currently transferring his files , and he smiles . colleen serves jt who sits at the athletic club a ways off from adrian who is also in the room at another table . colleen finds this all very weird but she does her job serving jt with a smile anyway . colleen tries to keep it casual , but then jt tries to bring forward a memory of them having had a date there at the athletic club once . colleen cuts off his talking and leaves the area . adrian eyes jt strangely . adrian heads over to see victoria and nikki who have asked him to come and see them at newman to help them bring forward the importance of the land in clear springs . adrian is an expert and having his expertise attached to nikki 's campaign will help them tremendously . adrian agrees to help whenever he can . he leaves the office and jt is walking past him . that would be the second time today that they have bumped into each other . adrian meets with colleen at the school in his class and he kisses her cheek . when she turns to face him , she sees that jt is behind them walking by the doorway . colleen tells adrian and he goes into the hallway and calls to jt who is walking away . he asks jt what he is doing there . jt says that he is taking a class a few doors down from korbel 's office and that is why he is there . david is stunned that someone like nikki would go up against jack . she has only been to high school , while jack has been to two ivy league schools . nikki is feeling a little uncomfortable knowing that the public will be talking about her having been a stripper in the past . she does n't think that she can win , but victoria is sure that she has a chance . jack is surprised that victor is going to side with him and against his own wife ! jack thinks about the times when he was being devious and taking advantage of victor . |
jana : you do this kind of thing , you do this kind of thing , do n't you ? adoptions . prim : what 's your name ? jana : stella . prim : you say you got my name from a couple i helped . jana : mm - hmm . prim : when 's your baby -- jana : do n't touch me ! prim : oh ! ( laughs nervously ) uh ... [ scene_break ] michael : daniel 's with daisy now . no , lauren , i 'm sure it 's daisy . i saw her . i talked to her . no , i 'm at the police station . we 're getting ready to head over to the motel where she 's staying . no , look , by tonight , daisy will be back in the custody of the genoa city police . no , no , we did n't find the kid . yeah , i know , i know . let 's just focus on the fact that we have daisy . [ scene_break ] daisy : you 're gon na let me escape ? daniel : ( sighs ) a lot of people would be better off if you just disappeared . daisy : including you ? daniel : top of the list . daisy : okay , do n't worry . you never have to see me again . then you can just get naked with your rich , spoiled heiress . daniel : that 's cute , yeah . if i were you , i would stay away from genoa city . if you show up there again , then i 'm not gon na be able to help you , okay ? daisy : do i have to hit you over the head again so you can cover your tracks ? daniel : yeah , i was thinking something maybe a little less life - threatening , maybe a little smarter . this is what we 're gon na do . [ scene_break ] victor : there has been a lot of speculation in the business community about where i am going to take this company now . over the years , i have devoted a lot of time and energy to the various divisions of newman enterprises . i have come to the conclusion that it 's time for me to turn my attention in a different direction . very soon , newman enterprises will cease to exist as a privately owned business . i 'm taking the company public . ( camera shutters click ) kyle : hey , mom , victor 's on tv . diane : why , yes , he is . kyle : yeah , something about his company . victor : the money generated by this public offering will increase the capitalization of newman enterprises exponentially ... kyle : a lot of big words . victor : hence giving the company a chance to expand both laterally ... kyle : what 's it all mean ? victor : and vertically . diane : well , it means that victor built his company . he owned it . he ran it . he made all the decisions . kyle : and he 's not gon na be doing that anymore ? diane : mm , victor will always be in charge , but he is gon na let some other people own just a little bit of the company and those people , called investors , will have a - a say in what happens at newman enterprises . the company will be even bigger and better than before . kyle : and mr. newman will be even richer . diane : yes . yes , he will . [ scene_break ] victor : taking newman enterprises public is something i 've been considering for quite some time . after thoroughly researching the prospect , i 've concluded that it is in the best interest of the company to move forward in that direction . jack : i never thought i would live to see this day -- victor : proceeds from this transaction ... jack : `` the black knight `` always swore no one but a newman would ever own a piece of that company . billy : the bastard wo n't admit he 's only doing this because he lost the arbitration . victoria : well , look at all of that press . victor : the board of directors and i will meet over the next few days ... victoria : i mean , surely one of them is going to ask the great victor newman if losing the lawsuit forced him into this . jack : every reporter in that room is handpicked . no one is gon na make any waves . victor : we 're also working on calculating the price range of the offering . victoria : billy . victor : an official announcement regarding both of these issues will be made by my p.r . department ... victoria : nail his ass . billy : mm - hmm . victor : as soon as we have finalized this proceeding . victoria : i thought that when you said dad was gon na settle , that meant that he was gon na give us beauty of nature . nick : that 's the impression i got . victor : i 'll be meeting with several corporate banks ... victoria : but i can not believe he did this just to spite us . victor : to decide which of these institutions should issue the i.p.o.s . ashley : looks like you 're not gon na get beauty of nature from victoria . tucker : oh , i can live with that , darlin ' ... victor : we 're in the process of filing all necessary paperwork with the securities and exchange commission as we speak . tucker : when gettin ' newman stock is the consolation prize . abby : i just want this to be over . victor : and i expect this to be completed by the end of the week . with the capital raised by this i.p.o ... nikki : who would have known victor would make an announcement like this ? victor : i anticipate that newman enterprises will be ... nikki : i never , never thought i would see this day . victor : one of the largest international corporations . i know this comes as a shock to some of you , but this is the beginning of a new era for newman enterprises . heather : mr. newman will answer your questions now . victor : yes , tom ? tom : newman 's been a fiercely private company . why go public now ? victor : why not now ? as i 've said , this is a tremendous opportunity to ... victoria : i can not believe that dad would go this far to keep beauty of nature away from us . victor : to expand the horizons of newman enterprises . nick : if we can get in on this i.p.o . , we can still take control . victoria : he is gon na do everything that he can to keep us out of that stock offering . victor : i think the results of this action will be most beneficial to our company . abby : i know this is really sad for dad , but at least it 's over . victoria : no , it 's not over . he made his move , and now we 're gon na counter . nick : damn straight . with the stock we already have and our potential to get a lot more , we 're gon na be major players at newman . abby : what ? no way . i am done . no more lawsuits , arbitrations , i.p.o.s . i - i 'm gon na take my half a billion , and i 'm gon na go home . victoria : abby , you ca n't do that . abby : i do n't want to be a major player , okay ? nick : ( sighs ) abby : i do n't want beauty of nature . i just want to be abby newman , the naked heiress , your sister , lucy 's godmother . our father just put an end to his life 's dream . we 're all rich . for me , it 's time to stop . jack : if we can get our hands on enough shares of newman , we can buy beauty of nature outright . tucker : you 're right , jack . i can . but first things first -- our agreement was predicated on your delivering beauty of nature . you did n't . you 're fired . [ scene_break ] tom : to set the stock price , newman must reveal the inner financial workings and issue public earnings reports . can you give us the insight into what those figures might be ? victor : i do n't know the exact numbers right now , but i assure you , you 'll be very impressed . nikki : all right , you know , i - i - i - i ca n't watch any more of this . victor puts on a good show for the public , but this has to be killing him . kay : yes , you can see it in his eyes . nikki : you know , i hate what this has done to our family . nick : you blame us ? nikki : it 's just ... i hate to see our family broken like this . victoria : well , we do n't want that , either . kay : you caused this . nikki : katherine . kay : no , nikki , no . i 'm gon na say my piece . this is what they have done to him -- brought him to the most devastating , ugly point in his life . now instead of having one iota of remorse , they are circling around like a bunch of sharks ... ( stammers ) around a - a wounded animal . that man is your father ! your father ! now you claim that he did not have your best interests at heart , and he hurt you . well , you just take a damn good look at what you have done to him . shame on you , all of you . nikki : katherine , wait ! wait ! victoria : mom . do you think she 's right ? nikki : all i know is what i see , and i want it to stop ! victoria : well , so do i . nikki : your father came to the christening . it 's your move . katherine ! victoria : ( sighs ) nick : look , its billy . billy : hi , heather . actually , i have , um , one question for victor newman . excuse me . um , i 'm actually surprised none of you guys asked this question , but ... okay , i 'll just shoot . um ... you taking your company public at this time while being tied to owing your kids $ 1.5 billion because of a lawsuit they brought against you -- and -- and maybe none of you guys asked this because it 's so obvious , or maybe you 're just no good at your job . i do n't know . but this is what i do n't understand . why would you turn down an offer to keep your company out of the hands of strangers ? is it because you would rather do something you 've resisted since you 've started this company rather than give your kids what they want ? is that it ? [ scene_break ] nikki : you stood up for victor . not many people would do that . kay : he 's my friend . ( door opens ) tucker : katherine , can i talk to you for a minute ? nikki : oh , excuse me . i 've got ta go . kay : nikki ? tucker : listen , there 's a way that you and i can help victor and ourselves . kay : oh ? what kind of scheme are you concocting now ? tucker : no , listen , if we pool our resources , we can buy up a good chunk of newman 's stock . victor 'll have the money he needs to pay out his settlements , and we 'll own a piece of the competition . kay : i see . i wo n't ... ( chuckles ) i wo n't let you have your wedding at my house , and yet you want me to join forces in some kind of scheme to destroy a lifelong friend . tucker : i 'm not trying to destroy -- kay : go to hell , tucker ! just go to hell ! and take your plan to fool an old fool with you . [ scene_break ] victor : it is true , mr. abbott , that my children did present me with a settlement offer , but upon intense review , i found that offer sorely lacking -- in fact , ridiculous . my children were advised by some people -- misguided by some people with very questionable characters . that is unfortunately why my heirs embarked upon this rather disastrous road . i love my kids , always have , always will , and i 'm very sad that they are not here to embark upon this very exciting journey , this new phase in the history of newman enterprises . billy : well , then i have another question . victor : thank you , mr. abbott . billy : really ? oh , well , all right , bye . ( camera shutters click ) [ scene_break ] jack : and no one lived happily ever after . the end . abby : speak for yourself . jack : believe me , i am . i 'm worried about you , kid . abby : oh , now you 're worried about me . hmm . jack : i will admit i had my own agenda when i encouraged you to sue your dad for your trust . but i crossed a line , and when you told me the other day that you hated me ... abby , nothing is right with the world if i 've alienated my family . i am sorry if i hurt you . i really am . i never meant to . abby : i know . your advice was n't all bad . it got me half a billion dollars . jack : i 'm glad it all worked out ... for you , anyway . abby : oh , do n't worry . i 'm sure once tucker gets his hands on beauty of nature , he 'll lift your suspension . jack : he already has . abby : good . jack : he fired me . abby : what a jerk . god , he 's all , `` poor me . my mommy gave me away . `` and then he lands in the greatest family ever , and this is the way he acts . i honestly want to smack those stupid retro glasses right off his face . jack : let me handle tucker , okay ? victoria : ( sighs ) you led me to believe ... nick : ( sighs ) victoria : dad was gon na offer us beauty of nature . nick : that 's what diane told me . i really thought this whole thing was gon na be over with . victoria : ( sighs ) well , maybe you misunderstood her , or you only heard a part of her conversation . nick : well , maybe she lied to me . victoria : hold on a second . where are you going ? nick : i 'm gon na go find out . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] diane : so what are you and hayden doing tonight ? kyle : 60-inch flat screen . uh , red wings and blackhawks . duh . diane : mm - hmm . i pay good money for a private education , and what do i get ? `` duh . `` kyle : ( laughs ) you know , hey , mom , if mr. newman gets richer , does that mean you get richer , too ? diane : i - is that important to you ? kyle : well , i - i just remember when you used to stay up all night and get stressed out over the bills . diane : oh , sweetie . no more stress for me or for you . [ scene_break ] prim : i 'll get back to you -- soon . i - i got ta go . ( sighs ) jana : ( sighs ) ( american accent ) sorry about that before . prim : ( chuckles ) jana : everybody 's just always trying to touch me , just like i 'm some exhibit in a museum . ( chuckles ) it really freaks me out . prim : makes a person wonder how you got pregnant . jana : so how does this work exactly ? prim : simple -- you give me your baby . i give you 5 grand . jana : but , you see , i need to know where my baby 's going . prim : to a good home . jana : you know , i 'd love to take your word on that . but that 's funny coming from a person who 's conducting business in a golf shed . prim : you called for this meeting . jana : maybe if i could just meet the parents , you know ? the ones who 've adopted before ? maybe just talk to them . prim : i do private adoptions . nobody talks to nobody . jana : how about a picture ? i mean , you ca n't just expect me to hand over my baby to -- to someone without knowing something a - about that person . prim : get out . jana : what ? prim : i said get out . do n't come back . [ scene_break ] michael : here . it 's right here . daniel . daniel , its michael . i 've brought the police . come on . open up . daniel : hey . michael : so where 's daisy ? daniel : bathroom . she , uh ... ( sighs ) she was in the bathroom . michael : was ? daniel : daisy escaped . michael : what , did she hit you over the head again ? drug you ? what ? man : the bathroom window 's wide - open . michael : ( scoffs ) man : miss carter 's gone . michael : daniel , how could you let her in the bathroom by herself ? man : how long 's she been gone ? daniel : i do n't know . a little bit . michael : all right , you know what ? let 's start a search . we 'll help you . she ca n't have gotten too far . daniel : okay , hey , everybody . relax . it does n't matter how far she 's gotten . michael : all right . i 'll bite . daniel : i let her go . michael : i 'm sorry , officer . i thought i was only dealing with one crazy person here . daniel : whoa , whoa . i have not lost my mind , and we have n't lost daisy . i slipped my cell phone into her jacket pocket . my cell phone has a tracking app on it , so we can follow her on my laptop . michael : and you thought letting her go and recapturing her was better than just holding on to her because ? daniel : you know what , michael ? i get that you and lauren want to see her locked up behind bars , but my number one priority is finding my daughter . ( tracking monitor beeps ) michael : we could have gotten her to tell us where your daughter is . daniel : she 's never gon na tell us that , okay ? now she 's gon na lead us right to her . trust me , this is gon na work . michael : all right , all right . let 's go . let 's go . michael : now ! [ scene_break ] jana : ( sighs ) ( american accent ) please give me another chance , hmm ? prim : you ask too many questions . jana : i 'm scared . i 'm alone . i 'm pregnant . i have no money . i have no other options , so if you turn me away ... prim : you 'll need to see a doctor . i work with one very discreet . ( sighs ) he 'll give you the full workup , check out the kid , the plumbing , make sure everything 's in order . jana : it is . in fact , i saw a doctor this morning , in fact . ( sighs ) we 're good . i 'm good . the baby 's good . we 're all good . prim : it 's one thing after another with you . you want to do this or not ? jana : yes , i do . i want this . i 'll get you the ultrasound and a full medical report , okay ? deal ? prim : this is n't a game show . jana : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i do n't -- i - i do n't mean to be difficult . it 's just ... i have this thing with strangers touching me . that 's all . prim : bring me the ultrasound and the medical records , and maybe ... ( sighs ) i 'll help you . jana : ( sighs ) prim : now get out of here . jana : ( chuckles ) jana : ( sighs ) jana : ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] diane : victor is n't here . nick : well , that 's good , 'cause i want to talk to you . diane : he does n't want me spending time with you , so i think it 's best if you go . nick : you always follow my dad 's orders ? diane : victor does n't give me orders . nick : no ? well , then what does he do ? does he make suggestions ? does he offer incentives ? what exactly did he offer to give you to make me think he was gon na hand beauty of nature to me ? nick : ( sighs ) the truth hurts , huh ? well , now it does for both of us . diane : victor did not tell me to lie to you . i heard him talking to michael . he said he was ready to settle . i had no idea he was gon na take newman public . nick : you had to know this was gon na be his big `` screw you `` to me . then you had to run over and tell me about it , and i had to watch it on tv . diane : why would i do that to you ? nick : you are his wife . a victory for him is a victory for you . diane : not if it 's at your expense . nick : really ? you 're gon na say that to me after the choices you 've made ? you know , when you came back to town , everybody was sayin ' all this stuff about you , but i did n't listen . i should have , because clearly , you are the person everyone accused you of being . diane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : well , you know what ? i certainly know what it 's like to not have the kind of relationship you 'd like to have with your mother . tucker : you 're the only woman i need in my life . ashley : thank you . tucker : yeah . yeah . ashley : you 're sweet . tucker : a toast ... ashley : okay . tucker : to my number one lady , the sole c.e.o . of jabot cosmetics . ashley : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . what are you talking about ? sole ? tucker : i fired jack . to you . come on . you 're about to be top dog . ashley : ( sighs ) tucker : does n't that make you smile even a little bit ? ashley : well , i do n't know . i mean , it 's kind of a pyrrhic victory , do n't you think ? jack : celebrating ? ashley : ( sighs ) tucker : i 'll get us a refill . ashley : thank you . tucker : excuse me . jack : mind if i sit ? ( clears throat ) abby : i 'll be at the bar . jack : so how are you gon na help me get my job back ? ashley : i 'm not . abby : you 're an ass . tucker : because i fired jack ? abby : you know , once my mom comes down off this endorphin high she 's on , she 's gon na be just as pissed at you as i am , unless you hire my uncle jack back now . [ scene_break ] jana : ( sighs ) `` 32 week ... ultrasound . `` jana : oh , perfect . jana : next ... ( sighs ) `` full medical record . `` [ scene_break ] tucker : ( sets down glass ) i admire your spunk , kid . abby : ( scoffs ) you know , you might be marrying my mom , but you do n't have a clue what family means . if you did , you would never fire my uncle jack . tucker : business . abby : when it comes to jabot , you ca n't separate the two . and if you ca n't figure that out , you 're an idiot and a jerk . jack : wow , this guy really has gotten to you . ashley : no , jack . jack : you ca n't back your own brother for fear of going against him ? ashley : jack , it 's not about taking sides . jack : you can honestly look me in the eye and tell me you do n't think i belong at jabot ? ashley : look , i know how much it means to you . i get it . and i 've loved working next to you . i just happen to love you more . jack : yeah , and this is how you show it ? ashley : ( sighs ) traci 's right . you 've become obsessed . you 're obsessed with getting jabot back . jack : ( sighs ) ashley : oh , come on , jack . i know you . and i know how guilty you feel for ever letting it slip away , and now you 've become consumed with getting it back . in your heart of hearts , you know that dad would never want that . jack : and you think this is what he would want ? you running jabot alone ? ashley : i do . for right now , i do . jack : ( sighs ) ashley : jackie . jack . i 'm gon na take good care of jabot . can you try and trust that ? maybe you can find something else to do with your life ? maybe ? [ scene_break ] victoria : hey . nick : hey . billy : hello . victoria : oh , look , it 's my favorite troublemaker . billy : ( chuckles ) victoria : ( chuckles ) nick : yeah , i do n't think you caused enough trouble for dad , though . billy : oh , well , wait till my article comes out . nick : i 'm not sure that 's even gon na get him to back down . victoria : well , you know what ? neither will we . he thinks he 's outsmarted us , but we can still get our hands on beauty of nature . nick : we 're gon na use the i.p.o . to beat him at his own game . did you happen to hear how the deal 's being structured ? billy : i - i really do n't get this . why are you guys diggin ' your heels in on this beauty of nature thing ? i mean , come on . i 'm all for one - upping your dad , but why do n't you just take your billion dollars and start your own cosmetics company ? cut yourself loose from victor . i mean , is n't that what you were trying to do with all this anyway ? [ scene_break ] heather : once you 've read it , you 'll -- you 'll have to initial each page and then sign here . victor : okay . all right . heather : um , and , of course , michael will want to go through everything before we , uh , file it with the s.e.c . victor : thank you , heather . heather : victor , i , um ... victor : mm - hmm . heather : i 'm -- i 'm very sorry about billy showing up at the press conference . security definitely should have done a better job . victor : heather , do n't worry about that , okay ? do n't give that punk another thought . i 'm not worried about him , nor should you . ( knock on door ) kay : may i come in ? victor : yes , katherine , of course you may . heather : uh , just let me know when you 've had a chance to look over those . victor : thank you , heather . very kind of you . heather : great . hey . kay : heather . victor : i trust you saw the press conference . kay : mm . victor : what 'd you think ? kay : you know , victor , i know you ... victor : mm - hmm . kay : better than anyone . and just the idea of you losing control of your company , taking orders from strangers ... victor : mm - hmm . kay : must be like somebody 's ripping your heart out , huh ? victor : ( sighs ) kay : so what i thought , my friend , why do n't we come up with some kind of strategy to keep that from happening ? victor : hmm . kay : hmm ? victor : sounds interesting . what do you have in mind , katherine , hmm ? kay : oh ... [ scene_break ] nick : dad keeping beauty of nature from us is personal . it 's not business . victoria : we want it because of what it means to us , and he wants it to hurt us , and i do n't want him to hurt me anymore . billy : okay . lucy : ( cries ) billy : mm . i 'll tell you what , excuse me . i , uh , i got ta go check on a pretty face , a friendly face . victoria : ( sighs ) nick : this fight with dad -- it 's gon na get a lot uglier than the first one . you still up for this ? victoria : we need to call vance and find out how much stock dad has to sell so that we can leverage our combined shares to take control , unless you 're having second thoughts . nick : you want to make the call , or should i ? [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) kay : ( sighs ) oh , nikki . ( sighs ) i 'm so glad to see you . nikki : oh , i 'm not sure if victor will be . kay : well , do n't let him stop you . do n't let anything stop you . diane : ahh . excuse me , ladies . i 'm here to see my husband . [ scene_break ] michael : you sure this is right ? ( tracking monitor beeps ) daniel : yeah , signal says daisy 's in the alley . michael : well , she 's been in there a while . daniel : oh , would you just relax ? we can wait her out . michael : no , this is going on too long . if she finds the phone , we 'll lose both of them . come on . tell your guys to get ready . we 're headed in there . come on . let 's go before the day gets any more insane . [ scene_break ] jana : ( sighs ) god , do n't want to lose these . jana : ( sighs ) jana : ( sighs ) billy : ( makes silly noises ) jana : ( sighs ) hello . billy : hey , hey , hey . look who 's feelin ' better . you okay ? you feelin ' all right ? jana : yeah , uh , better . i 'm -- i 'm so sorry i could n't be there for the -- the christening -- the whole thing . i think it might have been just something i ate . billy : ooh , all right . well , i 'm glad it 's not contagious , and , i am -- ( cell phone rings ) billy : uh - oh . glad you 're back . uh , do you mind ? i got ta get this . here . ( imitates airplane soaring ) jana : no , not in the least . come here , beautiful lucy ! hello ! ( laughs ) billy : bye . jana : come on . come on . we 're gon na go over here . billy : ( clears throat ) billy abbott . prim : private adoption means private , between you and me . billy : yeah , well , i did n't tell anybody about our transaction . prim : i do n't do a lot of these , and yet after yours , along comes a woman nosing around asking questions . billy : hey , look , lady , i paid you a whole lot of money to make sure this thing went off without a hitch , so you damn sure better make sure it does . jana : everything all right ? billy : yeah . yeah . everything 's fine . everything 's good . [ scene_break ] michael : ( scoffs ) michael : okay , where is she ? daniel : i do n't know , michael . g.p.s . does n't give me an exact location . she could be in any one of these buildings . michael : it does n't give us an exact location . that 's great . that ... ( sighs ) maybe you ought to check inside . ( cell phone alert chimes ) michael : ( sighs ) wait . michael : uh , `` so long , suckers . `` she 's gone . she 's gone ! how am i supposed to explain this to lauren ? daniel : i 'm sorry , michael . it 's my fault . [ scene_break ] abby : yes , kent , my father taking his company public does mean that i will be getting my settlement in cash . i can finance my show myself . i have everything i want . abby : um , what 'll half a billion dollars get me ? [ scene_break ] ashley : yeah , hi . i need to speak with howard . ( sighs ) well , tell him it 's about the newman i.p.o . i want in . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm saying start pulling cash out of everything . i do n't care about penalties . i need to have enough capital on hand when victor sends out those first invites . and make sure i get one . [ scene_break ] tucker : i want all the newman stock we can get our hands on . i do n't care how you do it . just do it . [ scene_break ] victoria : so once dad starts to divest himself of stock , how much will nick and i need to get control of the company ? [ scene_break ] diane : i know you specialize in picking up the pieces of victor 's life , but no need this time . i got it covered . kay : all right , now listen to me . she can not fix victor , and he will realize that himself soon enough . in the meantime , let 's just try and help him the best we can . nikki : well , maybe you can help him katherine . ( sighs ) that door is closed for me . [ scene_break ] ( champagne cork pops ) victor : voilà . diane : thank you . victor : what , by the way , are we celebrating ? diane : well , my brilliant husband , of course . you owned that press conference . and the way you put billy abbott in his place -- priceless . speaking of which , that i.p.o . is gon na make it impossible for anyone to calculate your worth , which in itself is worth popping a cork . victor : just another day . diane : just another day , huh ? victor : mm - hmm . diane : well , then i guess we 'll have to make it a special evening . victor : hmm . diane : ( sighs ) but how are we gon na do that ? victor : yeah . diane : oh . i can think of something . victor : hmm . [ next_on ] doris : it kills me to turn away from you at a time like this , but you 've left me no choice . lily : cane ! ( gasps ) chloe : what is -- ? jana : give that back ! chloe : is that an ultrasound ? jana : none of your damn business ! | daniel and michael find daisy in canada and daniel allows her to escape from the police because he wants to protect lucy . daniel then leads michael and the canadian police on a wild goose chase for daisy who leaves a so long suckers message on daniel 's cell phone which he put in her purse to track her . jana pretends to be a pregnant woman named stella who wants to give her baby up for adoption so that she can try to get information from primrose . primrose asks stella to provide her with medical records and an ultrasound to make sure her baby is okay before she can help her with the adoption . jana goes on the computer to get an ultrasound and medical records to give to primrose . primrose then calls billy to tell him about the woman who was asking questions about the adoptions . billy tells primrose he paid her a lot of money to make sure that there were no problems and she had better make the problems go away . |
nick : thank you . so are you sure you 're up for this ? you only had a couple hours ' sleep on the plane . sharon : no , i 'm fine . i just hope mr. mitsukoshi ... nick : thank you . sharon : gets here soon . i want to do this as quickly as possible and get home to faith . nick : yeah , i 'm missing my girls , too . sharon : well , at least summer is with her mother . by the way , how did phyllis react when , um , you told her that we were going to japan together ? nick : unfortunately , she had already heard from adam . sharon : oh , i 'm sure that made the news that much harder to swallow . nick : you would think , but surprisingly , she ... seemed fine with it . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) phyllis : what ? what ? ( sighs ) avery : if you 're busy , i 'll came back . phyllis : no , it 's okay . come in . avery : ( sighs ) phyllis : what -- what -- what do you need ? avery : i have news ... ( sighs ) about lucy . [ scene_break ] adam : i 'd say `` good morning , `` but i 'm guessing it is n't . chelsea : if you 're looking for a `` thank you `` for helping me find my old man , i really -- adam : no , i just wanted to see how you 're doing . i called you a few times this morning . chelsea : yeah , you and my mother . you would think , after ten unreturned messages , you would get the point . adam : you have n't talked to her , either ? chelsea : after she completely bailed on me last night ? ( scoffs ) left me hanging , so that mr. bardwell could tell the whole world that he 's not my father . it was mortifying . adam : maybe she could tell you whether or not he 's lying . chelsea : it does n't matter . he made it very clear that even if he is my sperm donor , he wants nothing to do with me . [ scene_break ] jeff : i told you last night , i told you this morning , and i 'm telling you right now ... ( sighs ) there 's no way chelsea lawson 's my daughter . gloria : fine . let 's have a d.n.a . test and prove it . jeff : and waste good money ? there 's nobody to back up what the kid 's saying . gloria : oh , jeffrey . yeah . well , her mother sure bolted out when the girl confronted you . jeff : well , there you are . do n't you think , if there were any truth to this matter , she would have stuck around ? gloria : yeah , yeah . you know what ? i wish she had , 'cause i got a few questions i 'd like to ask anita myself . [ scene_break ] anita : chelsea , baby , i know you 're upset with me for running out last night , but ... oh , we just -- we need to talk . sweetie , please call me . ( tsks ) if you would have just kept your mouth shut till i figured out how to turn this into a lotto jackpot , it would have been -- ( footsteps approaching ) anita : oh , boy . michael : ( chuckles ) oh ! what 's the rush , ms. lawson ? anita : i have work to do . lauren : oh , the lunch crowd wo n't be here for a while . anita : listen , this situation is between jeffrey , chelsea , and me . michael : tragically , jeffrey 's married to my mom . anita : oh , then talk to her . ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh . yes , hello yes , yes , ye -- good . thank you . call me as soon as you get any results . all right , thanks . lauren : was that the d.n.a . lab ? michael : well , they got the sample i sent of jeffrey 's hair , and victoria just dropped off the sample from chelsea 's hairbrush . lauren : okay , so how soon ? michael : we should know if jeffrey is chelsea 's dad by today . lauren : great , so one problem attacked , and now onward to carmine . [ scene_break ] eden : now do you think carmine was serious about stealing chloe ? daniel : i think that carmine just thought that kevin stole angelina from him . you know , his pride was hurt , so he came in here , he wanted to flex his muscle a little bit . guy 's probably back in jersey by now . ( door opens ) eden : or not . [ scene_break ] chloe : do you -- did you see that guy in the bookstore ? he looked exactly like carmine . kevin : ( scoffs ) yeah , if carmine were 6 inches shorter and 20 years older . chloe : you 're blind . kevin : chloe , carmine is not here . chloe : well , it does n't mean that he 's not a threat . were you listening yesterday ? kevin : ( laughs ) yes . you know what i heard ? i heard mrs. c. say , `` i now pronounce you husband and wife . `` chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : that 's what i 'm focused on -- us being married , us going on our honeymoon , and getting to do husband and wife things together on our honeymoon . chloe : okay , well , maybe you can forget that our happiness was threatened , no mention my life , but me , not so much . kevin : i survived being shot at , being chased by the mob , and nearly drowning in long island sound -- twice , not to mention being married to angelina . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : i am not gon na let some jerk from new jersey ruin our happiness , okay ? chloe : okay . kevin : good . chloe : but i am -- kevin : come here . chloe : mm . mm , i still think that -- kevin : okay , look , i need you to stop talking . i want you to trust me when i say to you that carmine is not a threat , okay ? chloe : okay . kevin : here , take these , listen to some music , and chill out , okay ? chloe : okay , i 'll try . kevin : good . forget about carmine . all i want you thinking about is the amazingly awesome honeymoon that we are about to have , far away from genoa city , far away from everything and everyone that we know . it 's gon na be great . [ scene_break ] gloria : all right , so answer me this . do you know chelsea 's mother ? jeff : anita ? yes , of course i do . she 's been waiting tables at gloworm . gloria : oh , no , no , no , no . before gloworm , way in the past . jeff : well ... ( sighs ) i 've been having a lot of trouble with my memory . gloria : do n't you start with me . your memory came back . jeff : i remember you ... gloria : hmm . jeff : us ... gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : and that weekend in tijuana . gloria : ( laughs ) but do you remember sex ... with anita ... jeff : mnh . gloria : fathering a child ? ring any bells ? jeff : not a single chime . gloria : oh , jeffrey . jeff : look , do you trust me ? gloria : ( chuckles ) jeff : all right , let me rephrase that . trust me , by the time we get back from our honeymoon , this whole thing will have blown over . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so what -- what 's the news about lucy ? avery : well , daniel 's parental rights hearing has been set for tomorrow . phyllis : okay . oh , good , good . uh , have you told him ? avery : no , michael 's telling him now . once the rights are reinstated , we can file for custody . phyllis : not yet . if they 're reinstated . avery : phyllis , this is good news . phyllis : we do n't know it 's -- if it 's good news . we have a long road . a lot could go wrong . you do n't know if it 's really good news . avery : okay , that 's true , but that 's not what 's bothering you . phyllis : wait , what , you read my mind now ? avery : i can read that something 's not right . phyllis : well , then you should be able to read that nothing is wrong with me . avery : i ... you know , there was a time when we could tell each other everything . phyllis : no , there was n't . i feel really silly . i think it 's stupid and petty . i should be thinking about my son and lucy , and ... avery : phyllis , what is it ? phyllis : it 's nick . [ scene_break ] nick : so what do you think of the prospectus that i had marketing and r & d draw up ? sharon : it 's fine . nick : it 's `` fine `` ? it 's fine ? i mean , that is magic and gold and impressive as hell . what are you talking about ? sharon : i know . i was there when we came up with it , remember ? nick : yeah , so you should be a little more enthusiastic . sharon : oh , i 'm -- i 'm enthusiastic . i just -- i do n't necessarily think that graphs and numbers is what is going to sway mr. mitsukoshi . nick : the guy 's old - school . he loves facts and figures . sharon : he also loves sake and chinese architecture . you know , he 's really into weiwei . nick : oh , his designs or politics ? sharon : both . nick : okay , so you think plying an important contact with alcohol and charming him is the way to land a contract ? sharon : i think that knowing who you 're dealing with is as important as how you deal with them . nick : spoken from the person with zero negotiating experience . look , i think you should follow my lead on this one , okay ? this is our only shot with him , and if we make this fly , we can blow beauty of nature and jabot out of the water this coming year . sharon : i know . here he comes . nick : mr. mitsukoshi . thank you very much for meeting with us . mitsukoshi : when you mentioned sharon would be with you , i cleared my calendar . sharon : well , it 's very nice to see you again , too . mitsukoshi : did you know weiwei is out of prison ? sharon : yes , and his work is more vibrant and inspiring than ever . nick : well , we are very anxious to show you our plans for newman 's new cosmetics line . mitsukoshi : i am anxious to hear . perhaps sharon could show me a woman 's perspective on what you 've been working on , and we can catch up . nick : uh , yes . uh , that 's a great idea . of course . mitsukoshi : there is a private room in the back . sharon : lead the way . nick : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] eden : well , too bad it is n't . daniel : think you should cut the guy some slack . he had his heart broken , and crazy things goes on when that happens . eden : how do you know he is doing crazy things ? daniel : 'cause he 's a guy . we get over things a lot quicker than women do . eden : well , i 'm just worried about kevin . i mean , he and chloe are finally married . i do n't want anything to ruin that . daniel : you sure that 's all ? michael : hey , buddy . hey , sis . um , can i talk to you out on the patio ? daniel : yeah , sure . lauren : carmine . even his name means trouble . eden : finally , somebody gets that . lauren : exactly . what do you say we both go over and talk to him for a bit ? eden : i 'm due for a break . lauren : excellent . come on . lauren : hello , carmine . do you have a minute ? carmine : for you two , i got five . [ scene_break ] michael : your parental rights hearing has been set for tomorrow . daniel : tomorrow ? wow . i did n't realize it was gon na be so soon . are you , um ... i guess , are we ready for that ? michael : hmm . you tell me . have you changed your mind about wanting custody of your daughter ? [ scene_break ] chloe : no way ! ( gasps ) kevin : what ? what ? chloe : you have angelina 's song on here , hmm ? kevin : she must have downloaded it . chloe : ( scoffs ) i can not get away from her and these jersey jerks . it 's like , wherever we go , they just show up . they follow us . they 're trying to ruin our lives . kevin : no , they 're not . chloe : angelo and angelina finally leave , and then , bam ! carmine shows up , tall , dark , probably packing , threatening to kill me or steal me , whatever . kevin : and i told you , i was n't gon na let that happen . chloe : ( scoffs ) you are not going to be able to take on carmine . kevin : you have a thing for him , do n't you ? chloe : who ? kevin : who ? carmine . you like that he 's packing . it turns you on . chloe : ( laughs ) what ? kevin : yeah , i mean , come on . he 's totally your type -- tall , dark , bad boy . i bet the minute he walked into gloworm , you said to yourself , `` i got ta get me a piece of that . `` chloe : have you lost your mind ? kevin : and that 's why you 're talkin ' all this trash . it 's a cover , so that i wo n't suspect anything . chloe : ( scoffs ) baby ... kevin : mm - hmm . chloe : all i want is you , now and forever . kevin : ( laughs ) you swear ? chloe : yes , i swear ! kevin : okay , good . then we 're good , because the only way he could steal you from me is if you wanted to be stolen . now i need you to not say his name even one more time , and just start enjoying your honeymoon with me . chloe : okay . gloria : okay , mr. bardwell , if you do n't want to talk to me , i 'll go talk to the attendant , and maybe she 'll switch my seat to one that 's far , far away from you . kevin : please tell me that 's not my mother . gloria : kevin ? kevin , i ca n't believe this ! chloe : it 's your mother . jeff : do n't be mad , love nugget . gloria : ( laughing ) jeff : oh , hey . kevin : i -- jeff : you guys on the same flight ? kevin : i heard you say last night that you got an internet deal , i thought you said on a trip to borneo . gloria : i said to reno . is that where you two are going ? kevin : no . chloe : yes . gloria : ( gasps ) chloe : mm , he found it last night . it 's probably the same deal . gloria : i ca n't believe this ! well , the four of us can go to the casinos , see some shows . we 'll get massages while the boys hit the golf course . this is fantastic ! [ scene_break ] adam : i should have found out a little bit more about bardwell before i took you to meet him . chelsea : no . you tried to warn me that reality is light - years away from what you should expect . adam : yeah , but ... it still hurts , though . chelsea : i 'm used to being disappointed . besides , i mean , truthfully , what did i really even want from mr. bardwell anyway , you know ? adam : well , you wanted to -- you want him to know who you are , to know what you -- what you like , what you do n't like , your favorite color , your favorite ice cream , just the normal stuff . chelsea : but he does n't know that about me . he does n't know any of that , and he does n't want to . ( sighs ( sniffles ) adam : i 'm sorry . chelsea : it 's fine . ( sighs ) it 's fine . it 's not your fault that my dad 's a jerk . ( chuckles ) ( sniffles ) adam : it 's ironic . chelsea : what is ? adam : well , i 'm not very well known for doing nice things for people . it 's quite the opposite , actually , but , uh ... in this case , i really was , uh , hoping this would go well for you . chelsea : you want to hear something stupid ? so was i . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] michael : daniel . are you having second thoughts ? daniel : i do n't want daisy raising lucy , if that 's what you 're asking . michael : i 'm asking if your heart is in this because it does n't seem like it is . daniel : ( sighs ) i never wanted to be a dad , michael . michael : i know it . just keep your voice down right now . daniel : why , why ? it 's not a secret . i divorced amber because she wanted kids , and i did n't want them . everybody knows that . michael : nobody forced you to do this . daniel : ( sighs ) i guess i 'm just trying to do the right thing for my daughter . that 's all . michael : you have to convince the judge that you want this . daniel : you think i do n't know that ? michael : all right , okay . let 's go over what you 're going to say in court . daniel : really ? we 've already done that , like , a thousand times . can we not ? michael : what you say and how you say it is going to have a huge impact on the judge 's decision . daniel : yes , i know , michael . you 've already told me that , and so has my mom , and so has avery , and i wish you 'd all just get off my back . michael : okay , daniel . daniel ! you listen to me . if you screw this up in court tomorrow , you may never get lucy away from daisy . [ scene_break ] lauren : have you talked to angelina ? carmine : not since kevin convinced he to run off with him . eden : wait , kevin told you last night , it was n't his idea for them to leave town together . carmine : no , but they did , did n't they ? eden : well , it was a setup . i mean , angelina tricked kevin , told him she was pregnant with your baby . kevin never stole her or -- or kidnapped her or -- or did anything to or -- or with -- or with her . carmine : he married her . eden : only because angelo threatened to kill him , and -- and kevin explained all this last night . lauren : yeah , he loves chloe . eden : and chloe loves him . they were meant to be together . carmine : so were angie and me . eden : well , then go after her . i mean , she and angelo went to los angeles . why do n't you go after her , carmine ? [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) chloe : i mean , seriously , how long does it take to clean an airplane ? gloria : ( chuckles ) you 're worried , are n't you ? chloe : about getting to reno ? gloria : about carmine . chloe : well , jilted boyfriend shows up at your wedding and threatens to steal you from your new husband . pretty out there , even for kevin and me . gloria : mm - hmm . kevin wo n't let that creep harm you . chloe : hmm . that 's what he says . gloria : and if carmine does give either of you any trouble , you call me ... ( whispering ) because i can probably call in a favor or two with angelo . chloe : that 's sweet . you 'd call a mob hit for me . gloria : ( normal voice ) of course i would . you 're like a daughter to me , chloe . chloe : so what 's up with jeff and his daughter ? gloria : ugh . he says that there 's no way that chelsea can be his daughter . chloe : do you believe him ? gloria : hmm . the whole thing 's just so out there , even for me and jeffrey . you know , i hired anita . i befriended her when nobody else would , and then her daughter shows up and claims that jeffrey 's her dad . come on . if this is true ? ooh . chloe : well , anita 's no friend . what are you gon na do ? gloria : what can i do ? chloe : well , you can start by firing her . kevin : what could be worse than your mom showing up on your honeymoon ? jeff : your long - lost daughter dropping in on your wedding . kevin : is she ? jeff : what ? kevin : your long - lost daughter ? jeff : no , of course not . i 'm just saying . stranger shows up at your wedding , claims to be your kid -- way worse than having to go to the all - you - can - eat buffet with your mom . kevin : you better not hurt my mom again . jeff : oh , come on , do n't you have enough to worry about here ? kevin : carmine 's not gon na be a problem . jeff : well , then there you are . we 're all good . you got no problems , glo and i are swell , and we 're all going on a honeymoon together . kevin : great . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , thank you so much for meeting us tonight . we know how busy you are . mitsukoshi : i 'm sorry i do n't have more time to talk to both of you . sharon : no , we understand . sayonara . mitsukoshi : sayonara . nicholas , please give my regards to your father . nick : i will . thank you . what the hell just happened ? thank you . so ... that 's it ? we flew halfway around the world , you met with mitsukoshi alone for an hour , and now we 're going home empty - handed ? sharon : yeah , except for that last part . nick : what do you mean ? sharon : um , we ... got the contract . nick : what ? you mean , he -- are you -- sharon : he wants to sell newman 's new line in his department stores exclusively . nick : you are kidding . sharon : i - i told him about all of our projected products . i told him about our philosophy , the team we 're assembling , but what really sold him was the marketing strategy that we developed together . nick : ( sighs ) i - i mean -- i - i ca n't believe this . i can -- mitsukoshi would be a fool to go with anyone other than newman . obviously , you convinced him of that . sharon : we did this . you set up the meeting . i sold him our ideas . nick : well , we make quite a team . sharon : yeah , we do . [ scene_break ] avery : so nick and sharon went to japan together ? phyllis : mm - hmm , on business . ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) should i take , um , summer to chicago for spring break ? avery : do you not believe nick ? phyllis : it 's so beautiful there during this time of year . summer loves fish . avery : well , you could take nick and make a family trip out of it . phyllis : no , i 'm not taking nick . he has obligations -- his work , faith -- avery : sharon . phyllis : sharon is not an obligation to nick . avery : what would you call her ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) hmm ... when they 're together , stuff happens . avery : yeah , bad stuff . phyllis : that depends on how you look at it ... right ? i obsess about them ... like i 'm a teenager . avery : look , anyone with eyes can see that nick and sharon have this thing . phyllis : okay , thank you . i feel better . avery : no , but i -- what i was gon na say is that you have something , too , and it 's deep and real and grown - up . he wants you . phyllis : oh , yeah , he wants me . nick wants me . i always tell myself that . avery : you know , i did n't end things with him because his heart was with sharon . phyllis : so why are you , of all people , telling me not to give up on nick ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : hey . adam : o.j ... chelsea : ah . adam : freshly squeezed , good for you and the baby . chelsea : thanks . adam : do n't thank me . i 'm putting all of this on billy 's tab . chelsea : ( laughs ) adam : order the most expensive breakfast you can imagine . chelsea : ( laughs ) no , thank you . i 'm -- it 's fine . i 'm good . adam : are you ? chelsea : it probably seems like no big deal to you , but , um , no one 's ever listened to me . it 's nice . thank you . adam : not even your mother ? chelsea : my mother ? ( chuckles ) the lovely woman who offered to introduce me to my father , but only if i did things her way ? ( sighs ) adam : what kind of mother uses her kid 's own dad to blackmail her ? chelsea : mine . adam : huh . well , i 'm sorry . sorry you have such a crappy mom . chelsea : ( laughs ) well , yours must have been okay . i mean , look at you . adam : ( laughs ) chelsea : ( laughs ) adam : look at me . no , i 'm pretty certain that my mom would be disappointed in the kind of person i 've become . chelsea : you know , i 've read all that stuff about you in restless style and online , but i can tell , you 're not all bad . adam : you do n't know me . once you do , you 'll change your mind . [ scene_break ] daniel : i do n't know the first thing about being a dad , michael . michael : hey , you took care of summer . you even had lucy a little bit last year . daniel : ( chuckles ) you 're talking about giving a bottle or changing a diaper . you know , if i do get custody of lucy , i 'm gon na be responsible for her . i 'm gon na be responsible for , i do n't know , everything . i mean , its one thing to mess up your own life , but somebody else 's -- michael : every parent makes mistakes , even parents who really want children . daniel : i do n't know . here i am , fighting daisy for lucy , hoping that daisy does n't screw her up , and what if -- what if i 'm no better , huh ? what if i 'm worse ? michael : all right , listen to me . it is normal to be afraid . it is normal to have doubts . my friend , you 're gon na have a lot of people around you who will help you . daniel : oh , i know . i 'm sure i 'm gon na get tons of advice . but , you know , when it comes down to it , it 's all on me . i do n't really know if i 'm ready for that . michael : unless you want your daughter to stay with daisy , i really do n't see what your other options are . ( cell phone rings ) michael : i 'm sorry . excuse me . daniel : ( sighs ) michael : oh , for crying -- ( clears throat ) sorry . yes , glo -- glo -- y - you know -- you know what ? i thought you were on your way to reno . i 'm -- i do n't think the airlines care that you 're on your honeymoon . you 're gon na have to wait in line like everybody -- what -- what kind of favor ? yeah , i can take care of that . yes , yes , i - i will do it today -- yes ! all right , bye . we need to talk more about this later , okay ? daisy : my lawyer told me about the hearing tomorrow . daniel : ( clears throat ) i still want lucy with me . i have n't changed my mind . daisy : well , maybe there 's a way we could avoid this whole custody fight . [ scene_break ] michael : uh , i have to get back . lauren : yeah . yeah , i 'm ready . michael : all right , i think you probably have to get back to work , do n't you ? eden : yeah , soon . see you guys later . michael : yeah , later . call me . carmine : ( exhales slowly ) wow , he 's protective . eden : yeah , big brothers . but i do n't -- i do n't need anybody looking out for me . carmine : tough girl . i like that . [ scene_break ] ( glasses clink ) sharon : to success . nick : we are well on our way . sharon : it 's been a long time since we 've worked together this well . nick : yeah , it has . sharon : it feels good . nick : yeah . ( sighs ) i should probably call phyllis . sharon : okay . i 'll freshen up . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , how 's it going ? phyllis : um , good . i - it 's late there . i 'm -- i 'm surprised you 're calling me . nick : yeah , we just , uh , finished our meeting . phyllis : oh , how did -- how did the meeting go ? nick : we closed the deal . phyllis : you did ? that 's great . mitsukoshi is going with newman . that 's really great news . nick : yeah , we are very , very excited , that 's for sure . what 's going on there ? phyllis : um , well , i have good news of my own . um , daniel 's parental rights hearing is tomorrow afternoon . nick : wow , that 's fast . phyllis : yeah , yeah , it is -- it is fast . um , are -- are -- are you coming back ? i mean , are you -- are you gon na be home in time ? nick : well , we 're done with , uh , our work here , so i 'll try and catch the red- eye , be home in the morning . phyllis : that 's really great . you know , daniel could use your support , and ... honestly , so could . ( laughs ) nick : okay , well , uh , see you soon . phyllis : okay . phyllis : nick is coming home . he 'll be here in time for the hearing . [ scene_break ] sharon : everything okay ? nick : uh , yeah , but i got ta go home . daniel 's hearing to reinstate his parental rights is tomorrow , and i promised phyllis i 'd be there . sharon : oh . well , we better get to the airport . nick : yeah . i 'll get the check . [ scene_break ] eden : i mean , think about it , carmine -- sunshine , beaches , you , ange -- it sounds pretty sweet , does n't it ? carmine : yeah , it sounds all right . eden : i bet you could catch a flight out tonight . carmine : where 's this ? eden : uh , about ten minutes from here . why ? carmine : looks like a nice place . think i might check it out . eden : why are you lookin apartments ? carmine : i got ta have a place to live . [ scene_break ] daniel : look , if this is another pitch for us to raise lucy together , i -- daisy : please , hear me out . now i 'm sorry i got you in this whole messed - up situation , but i 'm not sorry that you are lucy 's father you 're stand - up , daniel . even though you never wanted a kid , here you are , trying to do the right thing for your daughter , and so am i . now i missed out on being part of a family growing up . i do n't want to miss out on that again , and i do n't want lucy to miss out on it , either . now this is our chance , and maybe my last chance to have something i thought i would never have , and i feel like everyone is trying to rip it away from me . [ scene_break ] chloe : oh , finally . i thought they 'd never let us board . gloria : ( sighs ) oh , good - bye , troubles in genoa city . hello , honeymoon in reno . chloe : oh , you 're right . we hit the jackpot with our husbands . gloria : yeah . chloe : let 's get out of here . kevin : ( sighs ) oh , what are the odds , jeffrey , that we can pull off happy ? jeff : well , might as well go all in . what have we got to lose ? kevin : oh , i do n't know ... everything ? [ scene_break ] adam : maybe it 's a fake . chelsea : i actually had not thought of that . adam : well , i mean , we did dig it up rather quickly . chelsea : do you think it was a plan or something ? adam : ( sighs ) uh , in this town , anything is possible . chelsea : ( sighs ) that would really make my day -- finding out that jeffrey bardwell really is n't my father . ( slaps document ) [ scene_break ] anita : ( sighs ) am i gon na have to keep seeing you here ? michael : oh ... ( sighs ) actually , no ... anita : that 's a relief . michael : because you 're fired . anita : on what grounds ? lauren : excessive tardiness , poor performance , lack of dress -- you pick . anita : fine . tell your mother to take this job and shove it . i 'm not gon na need it anyway . man : mr. baldwin ? michael : hmm ? yes ? man : your assistant said i 'd find you here . this is for you . michael : thank you . lauren : is this from the lab ? michael : yes . michael : she was n't lying . jeffrey is chelsea 's father . [ scene_break ] avery : i will see you tomorrow . phyllis : thank you ... for listening to me . avery : are you gon na be okay ? phyllis : i 'm fine . now that nick is gon na be here for the hearing , i 'm all good . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , you should be home in plenty of time to make the hearing . woman : ladies and gentlemen , i 'm afraid our departure 's been delayed due to a mechanical problem . nick : oh , no . woman : until we know what the problem is , we wo n't know how long before we take off . sharon : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] genevieve : i 'd like to apologize . daniel : this whole thing with me , lucy , and daisy , it 's never gon na be over . victor : would you mind explaining to me why you took this ridiculous photo of genevieve and me ? | in japan , nick and sharon meet with their contact to discuss newman 's new product line . at home , phyllis is alone when avery arrives with news about lucy . at the athletic club , chelsea sits at a table when adam comes in to join her . at the airport , gloria suggests to jeffrey that he has a dna test to prove he is not chelsea 's father . at the gloworm bar , michael and lauren confront anita . behind the bar at crimson lights , eden is upset over carmine showing up and asks daniel if he thinks that carmine is serious about trying to take chloe away from kevin . kevin and chloe arrive at the airport for their honeymoon unaware that gloria and jeffrey are there . chloe is worried about carmine and what he will do until he hushes her with a kiss . kevin tries to convince chloe that carmine is not a threat to their happiness . gloria continues to ask jeffrey if he ever slept with anita , but he stalls as usual . avery and phyllis discuss the custody hearing for lucy . daniel urges eden to cut carmine some slack and not be so hard on him . while michael drags daniel away for a talk , lauren and eden approach carmine . michael tells daniel that his custody hearing is scheduled for the next day . gloria and jeffrey see kevin and chloe at the airport and realize that they are going to the same place for their honeymoon . chelsea is upset that jeffrey denies being her father . |
jack : whoa , whoa , whoa . how could adam 's being shot be my fault ? how could you possibly blame me for some thug wanting to kill you and both of our families ? victor : this is ultimately your responsibility . jack : this is your guilt talking . it was your house that was the target , not mine . this is about you and whatever hell you 're messed up in now , and once again , innocent people serve as your collateral damage . victor : this is about your damn weakness -- your addiction , jack . that 's why stephanie wheeler died . you are responsible in the end . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone beeps ] [ lock disengages ] lauren : where were you last night ? where did you stay ? michael : athletic club . thought i 'd take a page from your book . you do n't have to worry . i 'm only home to grab a suit . if i 'm gon na return to my practice , i got to look the part . lauren : when did you decide this ? i thought you were taking a break so you could work on ... you know , our family . michael : by myself ? no , thanks . and since you 've given me no indication that we would be doing that together ... unless you 're telling me that something 's changed and i have a reason to stay home . you say the word , lauren , and i will stay . but you need to say it now . [ scene_break ] [ telephone rings ] kay : katherine chancellor here . cane : hey . it 's me . i 'm at on the boulevard . you 're not standing me up for lunch , are you ? kay : [ chuckling ] oh . darling , i would never do that . i - i 'm just ... running a little late . i 'll see you shortly . [ scene_break ] alex : so , our friend bob did n't have anything to say about congressman wheeler . that 's great . paul : did you really expect him to ? alex : well , i expected him to say something . the guy has n't shut up since he got here . paul : yeah , but he does n't really say much . alex : not anything we want to hear . he 's a babbling book of nonsense . he 's just rattling off facts and figures and recipes . although , i got to say , it 's been informative . i did n't know that saturn 's rings were mostly rock and ice . did you know that ? paul : maybe it 's a ploy . alex : a ploy to -- wh - what 's he trying to accomplish ? paul : maybe he thinks mars is getting too much attention . alex : [ chuckles ] paul : maybe he 's just trying to make us think that he 's crazy , and he 's trying to annoy us so we stop listening , and when he says something significant , we miss it . alex : yeah , well , it 's working , okay ? i ca n't take any more of that nonsense , any more of that gibberish . the only time that guy will shut up is when ... paul : we ask him about congressman wheeler . [ scene_break ] jack : what does stephanie wheeler have to do with someone wanting to blow up your house ? victor : maybe you should n't have let the congressman 's daughter die while you were high on drugs , jack , passed out and oblivious . jack : you think marcus wheeler is behind this ? victor : this is about retribution . jack : toward us ? both of us ? victor : you bet . jack : you for hiring his daughter and using her , me for not saving her . victor : men have sought revenge for much less than that . jack : do i need to remind you it was your need for revenge against me that got us into this mess in the first place ? if you had n't been so busy trying to get newman ... i 'm done with finger - pointing . victor : good . jack : you and i are both equally responsible for that woman being in my house that night , and if you 're right , if he 's out to get us , that means everyone we care about is still in danger . victor : keep your voice down . there are some people who may be listening to this , all right ? now you 're beginning to see the light . the question now is , how do we stop the bastard ? [ scene_break ] kevin : babe , you got to speak up . i ca n't hear you . chloe : i said , adriana is here , and i do n't especially want her knowing our business . kevin : oh . got it . chloe : [ sighs ] so , you were saying ? kevin : i was saying i called the power company , i finally got a live person on the phone , and i explained to him very emphatically that , uh , they 'll be getting a payment from us soon . chloe : so , you lied to the guy . how original . kevin : do you have a better idea ? we blew our wad paying off the house , and now we do n't have enough cash to get our power turned back on after the storm . we 're screwed , okay ? and it 's all my fault , 'cause it 's never your fault . that 's what you want to hear , is n't it ? chloe : i 'm sorry , babe . we 'll figure something else out , okay ? esther : excuse me . chloe : i 'll talk to you later . oh , do n't tell me that mrs. chancellor is selling all that stuff to pay her bills . esther : [ laughs ] do n't be silly . one of her favorite charities is having a gala , and she 's donating some things for the silent auction . all the proceeds go to help needy families . chloe : this must be worth a few thousand dollars . esther : yeah , well , mrs. chancellor is a very , very generous person . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , thank you , my dear . cane : you all right ? kay : uh - huh . i apologize for making you wait . cane : do n't worry about it . you 're busy . it 's okay . kay : well , i mean , that 's most gracious of you , but i have been distracted with this horrible business at nikki and victor 's wedding . cane : i understand . kay : [ chuckles ] really ? well , it 's a miracle no one wound up dead . [ sighs ] oh . what in the world ? have they got a draft in here somewhere ? cane : you cold ? do you want a hot tea , something to warm you up , yeah ? kay : that would be perfect . cane : tea ? okay . kay : i 'm sorry i 'm late . cane : it 's okay . i already said it 's all right . do n't worry about it . kay : well , i -- i just feel badly that ... i - i , you know -- i mean , i 'm still shaken up from this ... i should have called you . that 's what i should have done . i should have called you and told you i was running late . cane : hey , hey , hey . are you okay ? is everything all right with you ? kay : of course , cane . for heaven 's sakes . now , relax . i 'm just -- i 'm really shaken up about what almost happened to my two dearest friends . really . where 's the menu ? okay . all right , now . what sounds good for lunch , hmm ? [ scene_break ] jack : look , if wheeler wants to play target practice with you , i do n't really care , but i 'll be damned if i 'm gon na stand by and see the people i care about be caught in the cross fire . i 'll deal with wheeler myself . victor : let me ask you -- how do you intend to retaliate ? go to the police with evidence you do n't have ? you accuse a u.s . congressman of wanting to destroy an entire family ? this is a complicated situation , jack . no easy answer . jack : i 'm well aware of that . thank you . victor : you make the wrong move , that congressman wheeler will see to it that justice will not be done . and all those people that you claim to love will be six feet under . and if you do n't see that , then you 're a bigger fool than i thought you were . jack : okay , i see there is a risk here , taking him on . why do i get the feeling , though , that is n't the only reason you want me to back off ? [ scene_break ] lauren : you ca n't just issue an ultimatum and think that everything is just gon na be fine between us overnight if you do n't go back to work . michael : i was n't expecting a miracle . i never asked for that . i 'm just hoping you 'll meet me halfway . all right . you know , do n't worry about it . i guess you 're still not ready . lauren : yeah . i - i 'm not . michael : hmm . all right . should i have the paperwork drawn up ? lauren : paperwork ? for what ? do you want a divorce ? for god 's sake , michael ! i asked for some time . i never said anything about our marriage being over . michael : i wish i could believe that -- you have no idea how much . lauren : then do n't talk like it 's over . michael : i bring up therapy yet again , and , as usual , you 're not interested . i -- i ask for the truth again , and still nothing . you say you want things to work , but until you do something that shows me it 's true , this is no marriage . lauren : i 've been putting you through hell . i do n't mean to . i 'm struggling . michael : with what ? lauren : that 's why i have to think . that 's why i need time . michael : i do n't know what that means . lauren : i do n't want to lose you . can you say the same about me ? i mean , are you done ? michael : i love you . with everything i am , i love you . and i do n't want a divorce . you asked for time , and i gave you time . now i think that maybe i need some time to think about what i need . lauren : for what ? michael : i think we both have to face the fact that there is something broken between us -- something that neither of us is capable of fixing . until we can agree to work on that together , maybe we should make this separation formal . and you do n't have to do anything . i 'll file the paperwork . lauren : michael . michael , please . michael : i have to go now . lauren : no . [ scene_break ] alex : you think that wheeler wanted victor dead ? paul : well , i can think of a thousand people that would want to cause harm to victor newman , but i think wheeler may be behind what happened at the ranch . alex : why ? paul : that , sir , is the million - dollar question . alex : million dollars , huh ? that 's like a pay cut for these guys . but i do know that when you 're working a case with über - rich dudes like this , you 're gon na have to ... paul : you have to follow the money , right . so , what do we know ? alex : well , we know that victor made this large donation to wheeler 's campaign , okay ? so maybe he threatened to pull the plug on the cash machine . paul : right . that 's not really motive for murder , but you might be on to something . maybe victor knows something about wheeler that will affect his chances for ever getting re - elected . alex : and that 's what politicians want more than anything , right ? and the money 's just the easiest way to get there . paul : do you think it 's possible that victor knows something that wheeler would kill for ? alex : sounds to me like maybe we should bring victor in for a little chat . paul : well , if we 're on the right track , that 's not gon na do any good . alex : why do you say that ? paul : i 've known victor a long time , and if he 's chosen not to come to us , if he 's hiding something , he 's not gon na tell us what it is until he absolutely has to . [ scene_break ] victor : so , you think there 's more to this ? you do n't think a man is capable of lashing out like this ? jack : come on . killing a houseful of people -- it does n't make sense . victor : what would you do if this happened to kyle ? you 'd be enraged . you would n't act rationally , would you ? jack : come to think of it , the last few times i 've seen congressman wheeler , he has seemed unhinged . victor : exactly . think about it . he lost his daughter . he 's capable of enormous violence not only against us -- those who are connected with his daughter 's death -- but our families . jack : so , i guess we do n't have a choice . we have to go out in the open , discuss publicly what our roles were in this . victor : you are not thinking rationally right now . jack : this is the -- we do that , wheeler 's got nothing . the whole world 's eyes are on him . victor : you want to divulge your relationship to stephanie wheeler to the world ? jack : of course i do n't , but we 're talking about our families ' safety . victor : listen . leave this alone . i 'll take care of business . wheels already turning . jack : what wheels ? i am involved in this whether you like it or not . i 'm sure you think you 're the only person who can handle this , but i 'm not about to leave my fate in your hands . [ scene_break ] paul : thanks for coming back in . wheeler : i was happy to hear from you , chief williams , and i appreciate you changing your mind about keeping me in the loop . any new leads that you got on the newman case , i 'd like to hear about them right away . paul : well , in all due respect , uh ... that is n't the purpose of this meeting . alex : we have a few questions for you , congressman . please , have a seat . now , we know that you 're friendly with the family , so we were hoping that you could maybe shine the light on something we were missing . wheeler : as always , i 'm happy to help . alex : what a nice guy . so , why do n't you tell us about your relationship with victor newman ? [ scene_break ] kay : twins -- how are they ? cane : oh , wonderful . as a matter of fact ... they made you a surprise . kay : charlie and mattie did ? cane : mm - hmm . kay : for me ? gosh , i wonder what it could be . [ chuckles ] oh , those are precious . cane : are n't they ? kay : look at that . i love them ! oh , i 'm gon na put them in a place of honor . i 'll display them so prominently . you tell them that . cane : i will . kay : did they make these in school ? cane : no , actually . they made them at home , but they were inspired by pre - k. they love it there . kay : oh , that 's wonderful . just wonderful . they 're so bright , so ... well , i do n't have to brag to you about your own children , but you know what i mean . cane : yeah . so , how are things at chancellor ? kay : oh , just about the same , but ... you know , jill gives me headaches . cane : [ chuckles ] what did she do now ? kay : oh , she insists we acquire wilkerson chemical . cane : really ? i researched that deal when i was at chancellor , and we both decided it was n't a good business decision . kay : well , you tell her that . she is pigheaded . cane : yeah , she is , but you know what ? sometimes it 's -- it 's not a bad thing . kay : well , in this case , it is . all right . enough shoptalk . cane : okay . kay : i 'd much rather talk about you and your family . are the children enjoying school ? i mean , have they started kindergarten ? [ scene_break ] chloe : hey . what 's going on ? kevin : uh ... nothing . i thought you were spending the day with mrs. c . chloe : she forgot she made other plans . and i 'm getting the feeling that you might need me more . kevin : [ sighs ] it has n't been the best day . chloe : [ sighs ] power company would n't budge ? kevin : chloe , believe me , i tried . i 'm so sick of not being home and sick of having to pretend that our power still is n't on because of slow service and storm damage . chloe : i know . it 's been a month since the blizzard . and i do n't think that people are really buying the whole `` slow service `` story anymore , but we have to pretend until we get the money to cover the bill . kevin : meanwhile , these bill collectors will not stop calling me . we ca n't borrow another dime against this place , and there is no way out -- at least not one i can think of . [ door opens ] chloe : michael 's here . you know what ? i 'm gon na let you guys talk . michael : thanks . chloe : hi . sorry . got to run . michael : no problem . kevin : [ sighs ] so , how are things going with lauren ? michael : we , uh , keep going ' round and ' round in circles . nothing she says to me sounds real . kevin : have you guys -- have you guys thought about going to counseling ? michael : lauren refuses to go . she says she wants to work things out , but how are we supposed to do that when it 's so obvious that she can barely stand being in the same room with me ? kevin : come on . it ca n't be that bad . michael : it is , kevin . it is . kevin : well , i 'm sorry . michael : i slept at the club last night . i stopped home for a few things . we got into it . i had to get out of there . i could n't take it anymore . kevin : well , look , i hate like hell that this is happening to you two , but you can not give up hope . michael : easy to say . kevin : but remember how bad things were when lauren moved out ? you got to find a way to fix this , michael . you two belong together . michael : yeah , well , i always thought that . but i doubt lauren would agree with you anymore . i told her that we should separate officially . kevin : no . no . no . michael , do not even go there . that is a huge mistake . michael : no . i think it 's the only solution . my wife has to know that i 'm not gon na let things go on the way they 've been going . and it 'll force lauren to get clear about what she really wants . [ scene_break ] carmine : hey , gorgeous . i , uh , put your bubbly on ice just in -- lauren : do n't bother . michael is talking about a formal separation . carmine : well , it 's been a long time coming . you deserve -- lauren : you do n't understand . i love my husband , and i do n't want what happened between the two of us to destroy what i have with him . i want to fight for my marriage . and i do n't want you getting in the way of that . [ scene_break ] alex : are you saying you and the newmans are just social friends ? wheeler : my wife and i have had dinner with victor and nikki over the years -- shared tables at benefits and so forth . alex : you 're not close , though ? wheeler : our relationship is cordial . i would n't say we 're close . show me a career politician with a lot of intimate friends , i 'll show you a man who 's not doing his job . alex : [ chuckles ] wheeler : being an effective policy maker tends to tick people off , not draw them closer . paul : would it be fair to say that victor is part of your inner circle ? wheeler : he 's been a generous contributor to me over the years , and we see eye to eye on a lot of issues -- the deficit , international trade -- alex : yeah , but that does n't answer the chief 's question . i mean , we 're not writing an op - ed piece on fiscal responsibility here . we just want to know how close you and victor newman are . wheeler : if you mean , does he advise me on political or regulatory matters , i 'd have to say no . alex : see , i 've seen you and mr. newman together before . wheeler : well , when i 'm in the district , i make it a point to speak to as many constituents as possible . alex : so , then , he 's just a constituent to you ? wheeler : i believe i 've already answered that question , detective . paul : i think the congressman has . alex : okay . paul : thank you for your cooperation . wheeler : well , i doubt whether i 've been much help , but , uh , let me know if i can help you out . paul : i 'll be in touch . wheeler : yeah . and i hope that you get a break in the case . paul : thank you . alex : we hope so , too . [ chuckling ] oh , man . paul : okay , in case you have n't met one before , that 's a quintessential politician -- polite , charming , and intelligent . alex : just a little oily , too . paul : just a little oily . start digging , alex . i want you to find out everything you can on marcus wheeler . if victor has something on that guy , we need to find out what it is on our own . alex : you got it . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] victor : you need to sit this out . you will botch this operation . jack : how will i do that ? victor : like you do anything else -- with a lack of vision . that has always been your problem , jack . jack : my vision has been described as far - reaching and penetrating by a number of notable business journals . i ca n't believe i 'm hearing this from you . this the way you talk to a man who took your company away from you ? victor : talking about that , how are things going at newman ? are they working out the way you planned them ? jack : the obstacles i experienced at newman had nothing to do with my vision . victor : heavy is the head that wears the crown , jack . jack : it 's not a crown , victor . it 's not a throne . it 's a desk , and i can sit behind that desk every bit as well as you can , and i can take care of congressman wheeler just as well as you . victor : and you are willing to rush headlong into this ill - fated plan of yours ? that makes you a danger to my family , as well . jack : well , guess what . i do n't trust you , either . how have you handled the operation so far ? you hired his hit man to pour drinks at your wedding ? i 'm supposed to back off and let you run things , huh ? victor : jack , i ai n't gon na back off . nor are you . where does that leave us ? imagine this -- you and i need to work together . jack : i 'll agree to this on one condition . victor : which is ? jack : you tell me what this is really about . victor : i tell you nothing -- not any more than you need to know . [ scene_break ] cane : while i remember , i want to let you know i really appreciate your , uh , input on the jabot fashion line . your manufacturing ideas sparked a lot of great -- you know , great concepts . thank you . kay : well ... happy to do it , as always . cane : katherine , you , um ... you did n't consult me on the jabot fashion line . are you all right ? is -- is there something going on ? [ scene_break ] carmine : look , my break 's in a couple minutes . can we just go somewhere private and talk about this ? lauren : no . we are talking now , and i need you to listen . hearing michael talk about a formal separation and realizing that he is about to file papers has scared the hell out of me . michael and my son mean everything to me . and you -- you ... you 've been incredible . you 've been an amazing friend . you were an escape from all my problems . but i have to face reality now , and we just never should have started . so , it 's over and -- and this time for good . i mean , there is no texting . there is no voicemail . there are no yearning glances across rooms . it 's done . carmine : all right . i get it . lauren : do you ? carmine : yeah . i 'm happy i could have been there for you when you needed me . i always will be , no matter what . lauren : i really appreciate that . but it 's goodbye . carmine : lauren . i - i ca n't let you go . [ scene_break ] kevin : do you have any idea how dangerous this is ? michael : if i file the papers for separation , lauren will be forced to react . either she will commit to our marriage and fight to keep us together , or , god help me , she 'll just let it all go . kevin : [ sighs ] okay , look . you 're hurt , you 're desperate , and you are totally pissed at the situation . i get all that . but you might want to think before pulling any triggers here , okay ? this is not some -- some court case where it 's all about strategy , where you 're trying to back your opponent into a corner to get them to make a move . this is your wife . this is your family . michael : but you do n't think i know that ? do you think i would consider this if i felt i had any other choice ? kevin : of course you have another choice -- do nothing . but giving ultimatums and filing papers -- that can backfire on you big time , michael , especially when it 's the exact opposite of what you want , which is to keep your marriage . and despite everything that 's happened , i have to believe that 's what lauren wants , too -- for you and your family to work this out . because you two love each other , and there might not be any turning back . [ scene_break ] wheeler : victor , i was sorry to hear about the terrible incident at your wedding . victor : yep . it was right there . that 's where my son was lying with a bullet in his chest while we trying to stem the flow of blood . meanwhile , someone talked about gas in the house , so we were all afraid of being blown to bits . horrific scene . wheeler : mm . but i also heard the police have a suspect in custody . is that right ? victor : yeah . they -- they do . they do . they found the man . i just have a sneaking suspicion that he 's a pawn , you know , in a larger game . someone was trying to come here and kill me and my family -- came into my home -- my new home . i do n't take kindly to that , you know ? wheeler : i imagine you would n't , but why are you telling me this ? jack : because we both know you sent the killer here . [ scene_break ] kevin : what ? what 's all that ? chloe : this is our way out . kevin : this -- no . this is mrs. c 's . chloe , what did you do ? chloe : do n't worry , okay ? this is our way out of poverty . kevin : excuse me . what ? chloe : we 're gon na be like robin hood . we 're gon na steal from the rich and we 're gon na give to the poor . only difference is we 're the poor . [ scene_break ] kay : you tricked me . cane : i 'm sorry , but it 's clear you 're forgetting things . kay : rubbish . cane : look , i do n't know what you 're going through , but i know you 're frightened . i can tell you this -- you wo n't have to go through it alone . i 'll be here for you . kay : when these memory glitches first started , i thought it was because of how busy i was and , uh ... all these things that -- that are on my mind . i -- i mean , it was no big deal . cane : i 'm sure it was n't . kay : at first , i , you know ... was misplacing keys , my glasses , and , um , forgetting when i walk into a room for something ... but , i mean , we 've all done that . and it , um ... cane , it 's happening more often . i 'm -- just , please . this -- this must n't get out . jill , i mean , jill must never know about it . cane : okay . have you seen a doctor ? kay : no . and i do n't intend to . cane : listen . i do n't think not seeing someone 's gon na make it go away . it may be nothing . it may be serious , but i tell you this -- the katherine chancellor i know , she does n't run from a fight . and she does n't hide out of fear . so , why are you starting to do it now , hmm ? kay : because i already know what it is . [ scene_break ] lauren : let go of my hand . carmine : look , this may have been a mistake for you , but all the time we shared ... come on , lauren . it meant something to me . and i ca n't stand just to watch you walk away . lauren : you 're gon na have to . carmine : i know . i will . it 's just -- you caught me off guard with all this , all right ? i guess i just need a proper goodbye . i hate the thought of never being able to run my hands through your hair again or feeling your breath on my neck . lauren , please . just give me one last night . [ scene_break ] paul : so , any luck ? alex : i 've been combing through all the available information . paul : and ? alex : well , so far , nothing . congressman slick does n't even have parking tickets . paul : well , that 's just because he has n't been -- alex : oh ! hold on . paul : what ? did you find something ? alex : yeah . take a look . that 's congressman wheeler at a swearing - in ceremony in washington . paul : so ? alex : that girl . paul : his daughter , stephanie . alex : you know , this past new year 's was my first new year away from new york . paul : no . i did not know that . i do n't remember asking . alex : well , it was . i was feeling lonely , you know -- no friends , no family . so , i went to the athletic club for companionship , if you know what i mean , and , uh , i did n't do so well . i talked to a bunch of women , but there was this one redhead there , and i made her out for a pro the second i laid eyes on her . it 's the girl in the photo . paul : you 're saying wheeler 's daughter 's a prostitute ? alex : it 's not all i 'm saying . i saw her leave the club that night ... with jack abbott . [ scene_break ] wheeler : i have no idea what you 're talking about . victor : my son is lying in the icu fighting for his life because of you . wheeler : victor , i understand you 're distraught , but to accuse me of attempted murder ? it 's preposterous ! jack : it makes perfect sense . wheeler : why would i want to kill victor , or anyone else for that matter ? what could i possibly have to gain ? victor : your motives , marcus , are painfully clear to everyone except to you . jack : hit men do n't hire themselves . you 're the mastermind . admit it . stop the madness before anyone else gets hurt . wheeler : this is an outrage . i 'm not gon na stand here and listen to these empty accusations . you have nothing on me . victor : really ? you do n't know what i 'm capable of uncovering , marcus . and i promise you , i will . [ next_on ] nick : i wanted to celebrate in style . avery : what are we celebrating ? bartender : you gon na stare at that phone all night , or are you gon na call her ? chelsea : god , chloe , what if he dies never knowing that he 's gon na be a father ? | chloe sees esther packing some of katherine 's things in a box . she explains to chloe that katherine is donating the things to a silent auction to benefit the needy . chloe later shows the box of things to kevin and tells him the things in the box will help them pay their bills . katherine forgets a lunch with cane . when he calls her , she apologizes and heads to the restaurant where they agreed to meet . cane gives katherine some picture frames the twins made for her and then tells her how much the twins enjoy pre - kindergarten . cane gets worried so he thanks katherine for her advice on the jabot fashion line . when katherine responds she was happy to help , cane tells her that he never asked her for advice on the jabot fashion line . katherine admits to cane that her memory lapses are getting more frequent so he encourages her to go to the doctor . katherine tells cane that she does n't want to go to the doctor because she already knows what is causing her memory lapses . |
nick : yes , that is exactly the information i 'm looking for , and i need it a.s.a.p . i appreciate it . thank you for everything you 're doing . chelsea : sounds like those newman connections really paid off . nick : i do n't like using it . especially if i have to pressure someone . chelsea : well , what did he say ? he can get the information , right ? about chloe 's cell phone ? nick : i gave him the date . there should be a record of every cell tower that chloe 's phone pinged , and we 'll know if she left the apartment that night . chelsea : or that she 's , you know , telling the truth and that she was here the entire night . nick : i know what you 're hoping the answer 's gon na be . chelsea : i would just hate to believe that chloe lied . nick : but if she did , we have to find out . the guy at the cell phone company , he 's on this right now . we 're gon na have answers very soon . and we 'll know if chloe was at the cabin the night adam died . kevin : hey . relax . it 's not like you 're going to the gallows . chloe : [ exhales sharply ] well , it feels like it . kevin : this is gon na go great . chloe : yeah . especially since we 're in a public setting and there are multiple exits . gloria : ahh . oh ! [ laughs ] [ sighs ] when you asked me to join you for coffee , i had no idea that , um , esther would be joining us . esther : well , i 'm just as surprised as you are , gloria , but i think it 's nice that they invited us both . gloria : yes . nice . kevin : please . sit . gloria : so ... [ scoffs ] what 's all this about ? kevin : well , it 's about chloe and me . gloria : [ laughing ] oh ! kevin : we 're getting married . gloria : oh , god . esther : what ? ! gloria : [ sighs ] devon : i 'm sorry ! i 'm sorry ! hey . jordan : hey , man , how have you been ? devon : hey . how you doing ? i 'm good , i 'm good . you going to brash & sassy ! ? lily mentioned something about a shoot . jordan : we just finished . i 've got an appointment at `` gc buzz . `` devon : oh , okay . you got some -- some scandalous dirt from the fashion world to sell ? jordan : meeting the new boss . devon : so hilary must have told you . jordan : i think she 's getting ready to tell the whole world . she booked a full photo session . devon : oh , wow . that 's cool . jordan : yeah . devon : is that the only reason you 're going ? jordan : is this our new thing ? 'cause if so , i 'm not cool with that . devon : but you 're cool with moving in on my wife . jordan : let 's be real . that 's your ex - wife . you both signed the papers . devon : sure did . i 'll go check and see if the ink 's dry . jordan : feel free . the rest of it 's none of your business . devon : hey , hang on a second . we 're not done talking . hilary : one more announcement . devon has left the show . `` gc buzz `` has a new owner . me ! thank you . now , i think that this team and this show can go beyond local and even state concerns . that means major celebrities , national news stories , trends and topics that the whole country is buzzing about . hell , let 's look even higher . global buzz . with the internet , we could be at the center of it all . we should be setting the trends on what 's hot and what 's not . if we 're not going viral , people , then we are not doing our jobs . let 's take this thing all of the way . who 's with me ? victor : to journalistic integrity . tough questions , honest answers . i 'm looking forward to the creation of this book . scott : me , too . but i 'm just still curious . when victor newman focuses his time and energy to work on his unvarnished true story , there 's got to be a very important reason . victor : you 're already starting , are n't you ? so ... you want me to tell you why now ? scott : i 'm respectfully saying that if i 'm going to commit to this project ... victor : mm . scott : i need to know that reason . hilary : so ... what did you think ? really . mariah : you 're really on point . great enthusiasm . hilary : but ? mariah : this is still `` gc buzz . `` our core audience depends on that to deliver on a specific product -- gc news , gc gossip . all about gc . hilary : oh , mariah , i adore that you care . mariah : about our audience ? yeah , i do . hilary : well , do n't fret , okay ? i am not gon na take genoa city out of `` gc buzz . `` mariah : good . 'cause this is just gc . not ny or la or the uk . hilary : yet . mariah : look , hilary , i 'm still the co - host of the show , and i think my opinion should matter a little . hilary : and it does matter . a little . okay , mariah , i just want you to think big . dream big . but maybe you already are judging by the rather aggressive play for devon . mariah : [ scoffs ] you do n't actually think that 's what i 'm trying to do -- hilary : no , whatever it is , it is none of my business . i should n't have put you on the spot like that . mariah : no , you do n't put me anywhere . hilary : we do n't have time for this , okay ? we have a show to tape . mariah : yes . we do . hilary : mariah , just a friendly reminder . stick to the script . revised versions . you would n't want to upset the new boss , hmm ? devon : you work with lily who thinks you 're great . jordan : lily 's one of my favorite people . devon : she 's one of mine , too , which is why i do n't want things to be weird between us when we run into each other in the future . so i 'm trying to be straight with you . jordan : you should be . devon : hilary can do whatever she wants . she can date anybody she chooses , right ? i do n't have a say in that . jordan : that 's a divorce . devon : it sure is a divorce , but ... hilary moving on so quick , to me , no offense to you , i just -- i do n't see how that 's possible . jordan : well , wait a minute . it did n't seem like you were exactly taking your time at the underground with mariah . devon : it 's hard , though , to compare it to my long - term friendship with mariah . jordan : you kiss all of your long - term friends like that ? devon : you and hilary just met each other , man . jordan : so , if she and i had a long - term friendship , that 'd clear up the problem ? devon : i 'm not saying that , either . jordan : right . because i think if i were a guy from her past , you 'd be even more jealous . devon : jordan , i 'm not jealous . i 'm really not . jordan : that 's what you call it when you end things with a woman and still can never be cool with seeing her with someone else . devon : hear me when i tell you , there will be a day , i promise you , when i will dance for joy at hilary 's future weddings , okay ? jordan : all right . how long will that take ? because by the time that you accept that she 's moved on , you maybe too old to get out of that wheelchair and dance . devon : that 's funny . that 's very funny . it 's not gon na take years . it 's really not . it 'll take just long enough for hilary 's next guy to at least show me i can trust him . jordan : well , as long as hilary trusts her next guy , maybe he wo n't give a damn about how you feel . nick : all we 're doing right now is getting information . chelsea : and trying to catch chloe in a lie . i hate doing this to her . nick : we have to do this . that explanation she gave about why the gps tracker was in that stuffed dinosaur did n't make sense to either one of us . chelsea : it did to me ! is it a little weird that she did n't bring it up until today ? yes . but is chloe a protective person and a guardian to me and connor ? 100 % . always . nick : we have to have answers , chelsea . chelsea : the only answer i need is that chloe and her cell phone were in this apartment the entire night . nick : and what if that 's not the truth ? chelsea : well , then maybe i do n't want to know the truth . nick : chelsea , come on ... chelsea : all that matters , all that should matter is that chloe today is the best friend to me i could possibly ask for . why ca n't that be enough ? nick : because the stuff you do n't want to face , it does n't just go away , all right ? it may have stayed hidden for a while , but eventually , it 's their time . and you either deal with your stuff or it deals with you . chloe : [ chuckles ] esther : oh ! gloria , look at this ! gloria : i saw it . esther : it 's as gorgeous as you are , honey . chloe : thanks so much , mom . gloria : okay , this has been fun . i 'm sure esther has to get back to work , and i certainly do . kevin : drink your coffee . we 're not done yet . chloe : we have n't picked a date yet . gloria : all right . i vote on june . esther : oh ! gloria : 2079 . kevin : [ clears throat ] mom . we 're doing this . gloria : mm . kevin : a proper wedding . chloe : with a great location . tbd . kevin : with all the people we love , and like it or not , that includes you . esther : wait . you do n't need to find a venue . we can use the chancellor house for you to get married ! kevin : really ? chloe : mom , that would be amazing . kevin : esther , you 're brilliant ! gloria : you know , maybe you should check with the actual owners of the property . esther : jill 's off gallivanting with colin . besides , she would love for the house to be used for this . chloe : mom , i love you so much . thank you . esther : i 'm so happy to help . and you should be , too , gloria . gloria : yeah , thank you for telling me how i should feel . kevin : babe , why do n't you and your mom get a bigger table so you can start going over wedding plans ? chloe : i think that 's a great idea . kevin : okay . i 'm gon na say goodbye to my mom since she has to go back to work . mom , i 'm getting married . are you honestly telling me i ca n't count on you to do anything for me ? gloria : kevin , i have legitimate concerns . i know you are devoted to chloe , but is she really ready for marriage ? are you ? victor : i want this book to be part of a legacy that i hand down to my children and grandchildren . scott : so let me get this straight . you want to go on record so that they have it in your own words . your adventures , your triumphs , and , hopefully , your mistakes and regrets ? victor : i want my family to know the truth . i want them to know how much they mean to me . scott : is the impetus for this memoir what happened to your son adam ? chloe : mom , you know this is a happy day , right ? esther : yeah , the happiest , and that 's why i 'm crying . you and kevin have been through so much . chloe : i know . so , so much . esther : yeah . he 's your prince charming . so i 'm gon na throw you a fairytale wedding . chloe : thank you for everything . i love you so much . esther : i love you , honey . kevin : i know you have been through some incredibly dark , soul - crushing times , but please tell me you still believe in romance ? gloria : yeah , yeah . sure . kevin : good ! well , i 'm getting a second chance at the future i was robbed of with the woman i love . how many people get to have that ? gloria : almost nobody . and that 's the problem here . you are clinging so tightly to a beautiful dream , you ca n't step back and see this is never gon na come true . kevin : it already has , mom . we 've been living together for months , very happily . gloria : a few months is nothing . you 're signing up for years here , kevin . oh , do i need to remind you that chloe has already divorced you not once , but twice . kevin : mom , it 's ancient history . gloria : ancient history that repeats . after little delia 's tragic death , she had a nervous breakdown , and then she tried to turn adam newman into roadkill . kevin : she got treatment . she worked really hard to get better and she 's recovered now . she knows how to cope . she has me , she has bella ... gloria : oh , yeah . bella . bella . nobody knows who the father is , and she wo n't tell you . does this sound like a person who 's fully recovered ? kevin : i 've told you , i do n't care who bella 's father is . i want to be her dad . i 'm gon na adopt her . gloria : oh , stop it ! god , what did she have to do to get that thrown in the deal ? oh , do n't tell me . kevin : it was my idea , mom ! why ca n't you accept that we 're gon na be a family ? chloe , bella , and me . and maybe a pet or two . and maybe another baby . but do n't worry , when that happens , i wo n't expect you to be happy for me , either . gloria : your happiness is all i want . and that 's why i ca n't let this thing happen . kevin : [ scoffs ] it 's not your choice to make . gloria : why are you rushing so ? i mean , there must be some reason she is pushing you into this ! kevin : okay . stop . stop ! this conversation is over . i would like your support because for some insane reason , your blessing still means something to me . gloria : thank you , angel . i appreciate that . kevin : good , well , that means accepting that i love chloe and this is happening . gloria : no , it means i have another shot at making you realize this is a terrible mistake that will break your heart all over again because you deserve so much better . nick : you know , i saw those blueberries in your fridge . they look pretty good . i can whip us up a smoothie or something . chelsea : oh , i 'm okay . i do n't need one . nick : yeah , you do n't need anything 'cause you 're perfect . but it may kill some time . chelsea : okay . go fire up the blender , then . nick : all right . chloe : i would dream of adam suffering , begging for mercy , and i would show him the same mercy that he showed my daughter . chelsea : you still want to punish him , or ... ? chloe : he 's locked safely behind bars now . it 's not like i can do anything to him . chelsea : yeah , i know , i 'm just trying to understand . chloe : i 'm not gon na lie . my hands on the wheel and my foot on the gas ... i felt powerful . so righteous . finally . finally it was happening . it was justice . but adam lived . i was so glad that he did . i realized now that all of the anger and the hate that i had was just -- it was controlling everything , and i did n't even think about you . i did n't think about how his death would hurt you and hurt connor . i mean , i love you . how could i possibly do that to you ? [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : oh . nick : oh , hey . thanks . nicholas newman . did you get those phone records i was looking for ? mariah : and as you can see from that caught - on - phone footage , she is a triple threat . she sings , she acts , she even roughs up hotel maids who do n't knock first . that 's all from `` gc buzz . `` i 'm mariah copeland . hilary : and i 'm hilary curtis . and as new executive producer and sole owner of `` gc buzz , `` i am promising you very exciting times ahead . keeping on buzzin ' , gc , and good night . okay , great work , people . now , you all have the rest of the night off . just be out of here in the next three minutes . go ! well , that includes you , too , mariah . go , go . enjoy your evening . mariah : can i go to my desk first , or do you need me to jump out the window and go down the fire escape ? hilary : well , the choice is yours , just make it snappy . i have a new re- branding photo shoot with jordan , and i -- i want my privacy . mariah : wait , you have a photo shoot for the show that does n't include the co- host ? hilary : well , my co - host is welcome to hire any photographer she likes , but her brand is not changing so i would n't waste my money . mariah : and what is this new brand ? over devon and hot for the photo - stud ? hilary : i do n't expect you to grasp the emotional complexities of a serious relationship like my marriage , but i am moving on because i have no other choice . mariah : how brave of you . you lost devon , but you got something way more valuable -- the show . what a comfort . hilary : yes . it is . mariah : and what is it exactly you want from jordan ? because we both know that it 's something . hilary : well , that something is personal . mariah : not it affects the show and its co - host . hilary : i assure you , it does n't . mariah : good , because we would n't want you to trip over your words , hilary . jordan : hello , beauties of the buzz ! hilary : oh ! mariah : hello ! how you doin ' ? so , hilary , just to be clear , you wanted all of the staff out in the next two minutes , right ? done . [ cell phone rings ] mariah : hi . devon : hey . uh , you guys done shooting ? mariah : no , actually , we 're live on air . do you want me to put you on speaker ? devon : that 's funny . um , so , are you , uh ... are you getting ready to leave ? mariah : yeah . i was actually just heading out . wait , why are you calling ? did you want to talk or something ? devon : yeah , i do . i want -- i want to talk . i think that talking should be a part of whatever it is we do . mariah : okay . how about crimson lights ? i can go straight there from here . devon : that sounds perfect . i should probably avoid the studio anyway , right ? mariah : that would be a wise decision . chloe : gloria , can you -- kevin : let her go . chloe : can you stay for a minute ? kevin : no . let her go . she 's said it all . chloe : i have n't . gloria : sure . let 's hear it . chloe : i wish you liked me . but you do n't , and i get it . i 'm a mom , and if i were in your shoes , i would feel the same because i would do anything to protect my child , even if it means them resenting me . gloria : that 's it ? chloe : no . i , in this case , am the one who ended up hurting him , but at that time in my life , i felt like i was drowning in deep , dark waters , and i had to choose whether or not to let him go ... or to bring him down with me . but i fought really hard , and my life is different now . most of which is thanks to him . gloria : yes , because my son is a wonderful man . chloe : i know that . because he is the ... kindest , funniest , bravest , most compassionate guy i 've ever met . not to mention how privileged i am to love him and to be loved . and i am telling you right now that i promise you that i will never hurt him again . i swear . gloria : okay . so i am supposed to forget everything you 've done and take your word ? `` because you swear it 's true . `` chloe : no , actually , i 'm not expecting that because you love him too much , but what i am asking for is a second chance to prove that i am the wife that he deserves . i tried . victor : so , nicholas has spoken to you about adam 's death ? did he also mention to you that rarely has anything affected me as deeply as that ? scott : basically , all he said is that things between you and adam were complicated . victor : [ chuckles ] that 's putting it mildly . but , scott , i want everyone who reads this memoir -- i want everyone to understand that i still love adam very much . i miss him very much . i also want them to know that i 'm enormously protective of my family . i want everyone to realize if they cross me or any member of my family ... they have to deal with me . nick : i mean , look at this . this is where the cabin was , and over here is a cell phone tower that chloe 's phone pinged on . it 's only half - a - mile away and an hour before the explosion . chelsea : so she was nearby . she was in the area . it still does n't prove that she was in the cabin or that she saw adam that night . nick : well , it proves that she was n't in the apartment the whole night . why would she lie about that unless she was trying to hide something ? chelsea : i do n't know . nick : chelsea , come on . are you really not putting this picture together ? chelsea : we do n't know what happened in the cabin that night , nick ! all we know is that it was ruled an accident . unless you think it 's some conspiracy between chloe and the police and the fire chief . nick : the explosion incinerated the evidence , evidence that could have proven this accident was deliberate . chelsea : listen to yourself ! it 's all `` might haves `` and `` could haves . `` it 's all just conjecture leading up to absolutely nothing . nick : the phone records are not conjecture . they 're evidence . evidence that proves chloe was lying . chelsea , we have to look at this with fresh eyes and an open mind . chelsea : okay , so now i 'm close - minded ? i 'm just some idiot with my head stuck in the sand ? nick : no , come on . i did n't say that . chelsea : well , that 's what you meant . i 'm sorry , nick , but i am done with this . nick : chelsea . chelsea ! gloria : mariah ? i just need one word . but first i need to , um ... hilary . hilary : i 'm busy . gloria : well , good . i 'll keep it brief , and then you can get back to your afternoon snack . jordan : excuse me ? gloria : i 'm sorry , handsome . just two minutes . girl talk , hmm ? jordan : i 'll return some calls . hilary : [ mouths ] i 'm sorry . i can not believe that you have the nerve to show your un - pixilated face here again , clarissa . gloria : good ! so you know why i 'm here . we 'll save some time . i want to thank you for your razor - sharp instincts in cutting that interview when you did . hilary : because your alleged harassment was one big scandalous lie . gloria : i regret my interpretation of events , okay ? all right , yeah , it was hogwash . i 'm sure i apologized for putting you in that position . hilary : no , i do n't think that you did . gloria : well , i thought i did . listen , hilary . please . would you just get rid of all that footage so it does n't fall in the wrong hands ? hilary : i 'll trash the video files , but for jack 's sake , not yours . now , as we say here at the show , clarissa ... buzz off . gloria : mariah . mariah : no , no . i have somewhere to be . gloria : kevin and chloe are engaged . mariah : wow , um .... okay . well , thank you for the heads up . gloria : we have to stop the wedding . mariah : no , gloria , i can not help you . this is kevin 's choice . gloria : it 's a terrible choice and a choice he might not have made if he had somebody better , a plucky redhead with a big heart and no mystery babies . mariah : kevin and i tried to be more than friends , and it was a debacle ! gloria : no , the only debacle is his attempt at a third marriage to this creature . she is an aspiring murderer , a full - time lunatic . she 's been in a mental hospital . mariah : yeah . the same one my mom has been in , who , fyi , is winning her battle with her mental illness . it 's not a social stigma . it 's a disease . and she 's one of the many success stories . gloria : yeah , a big success of stealing my job at chelsea 2.0 . mariah : okay , look . chloe has worked hard , too , and if she makes kevin happy , then i will be wishing them well at their reception . gloria : et tu , mariah ? mariah : si , yo tambien . look , gloria , if you do n't want to push kevin away , you will learn to step back and accept the inevitable . kevin : the way you just handled my mom ... chloe : what were you expecting , a full - on beat - down ? chairs flying everywhere , shattered coffee mugs , pulled hair ? kevin : i thought there 'd be a little light strangulation , before i tore you apart , of course . chloe : listen . i knew that i had to take the high road . but i will continue to campaign and convince her that we belong together . kevin : even though she 's the most stubborn woman alive ? chloe : i 'm not gon na let gloria or anyone else mess with what we have . victor : so , am i correct in assuming that you and i have an agreement ? scott : as far i can tell , yes . but you may want to take a little time to make sure this is what you really want . based on the discussion we just had , you got a little taste on how intimate and invasive and potentially painful this process can be . victor : that 's all right . scott : well , i 'm gon na dig . i 'm gon na want the truth . victor : you 'll get it . i know your style . i 've read your material . scott : then you know i will not be pulling punches . victor : you better not . scott : all right . then if your answer is still yes , we can get started right away . i 'll see you soon . victor : thank you for coming by , scott . scott : my pleasure . mariah : so ... kevin : huh ? ahh . mariah : you managed to get engaged without telling your best gal - pal . kevin : and you found out anyway . mariah : well , your mother kind of ambushed me while i was leaving work . kevin : of course she did . i 'm sorry , it just happened . we just told the moms . you were next on the list , i swear . mariah : relax . i believe you . and congratulations . i think it 's fantastic . kevin : aww ! thank you ! means a lot . makes me happy . and a little shocked . mariah : what ? you thought i was gon na go on anti - chloe tirade . kevin : it has been known to happen , trust me . mariah : i do trust you . and anything that makes you this happy has got to be a good thing . kevin : thanks . that really does mean a lot . you 're on the list . mariah : do i get a plus - one ? kevin : oh , really ? you have somebody in mind ? mariah : uh ... kevin : oh ! so i 'm not the only one who is keeping a secret . mariah : no ! it 's not a secret . kevin : who is it ? mariah : hi . kevin : no way ! mariah : yes , way ! kevin : what ? mariah : please try not to humiliate me . kevin : i thought you were just friends ! mariah : we are friends , but there might be something ... kevin : there 's benefits . there 's benefits . mariah : [ laughs ] shut up . i got to go . kevin : oh , my ... [ laughs ] devon : hi there . mariah : hello there . devon : thanks for , uh , for coming . mariah : thanks for calling . devon : yeah . mariah : so ... i have to ask -- devon : yeah ? mariah : what you said to hilary earlier , about us seeing more of each other ... is that true ? are we really doing this ? you want to date me ? devon : i meant it , and we are doing it right now , and of course i want to . i really do . hilary : so , did you capture the look i was going for ? serious newswoman ? professional journalist ? jordan : we got it . you look professionally serious . hilary : what ? that does n't -- that does n't really sound good . jordan : no , no . no , you nailed it . hilary : okay , come on . just level with me , okay ? you 're the professional . jordan : in those shots , you showed that you 're a trusted respectable newswoman , but ... hilary : but ? but what ? jordan : [ sighs ] it 's -- it 's missing something . hilary : what ? jordan : that sparkle that makes you , you . hilary : okay , i do n't get it . you said that i nailed it . jordan : you did , but there 's no call for you to play a part . you do n't have to emulate any famous news reporter . you 're hilary curtis . you command the spotlight just by being you . chelsea : nick . i 'm sorry about before . it 's just -- this whole thing is ... nick : i know . i know it is . chelsea : [ sighs ] victor : what are you doing here ? chloe : i 'm asking the questions . what happened in court ? why did you say that adam is n't a murderer ? because , yeah , he is . that 's not up for debate . victor : adam did not kill constance bingham . chloe : but he 's still a murderous sack that deserves to rot . adam is the reason my little girl is dead . hello , adam . mariah : so , how did this happen ? i mean , i 'm glad that it did , but it 's kind of a zig - zag for both of us . devon : well , if i recall , we 're just putting on a show for hilary 's benefit , right ? mariah : yeah . it was supposed to be a goof , but it ended up being kind of sexy . devon : that kiss was kind of sexy . mariah : it came out of nowhere , and then it was over before i could process it . devon : yeah , tell me about it . made me want to try it again . mariah : really ? devon : yeah . mariah : what are you waiting for ? devon : that 's a great question . mariah : [ laughs ] devon : i am -- i am a prominent young philanthropist in this town . i ca n't just ravish you in public , mariah . mariah : oh , you know what ? that makes sense . so , when you are gon na get a real job , or are you too busy with all your philanthropizing ? devon : i 'm actually thinking of starting a company with my dad . i do n't know what it 's gon na be yet , but i want it to do a lot of good and make a little money . mariah : it 's great that you guys can be so close , even after ... you know ... devon : hilary cheated on him with me ? mariah : yeah . yeah . sorry to bring that up . devon : do n't be . please do n't be sorry at all . that 's actually one of my favorite things about you , and us , is that we can talk about anything , any time . we do n't have to worry about it 'cause we 're friends . mariah : we do n't have to deal with all that hideous dating small talk . devon : no . we lucked out , right ? mariah : maybe so . i 'm interested to see where this goes , but in case that is straight to hell ... i just want to make sure that we can stay friends . devon : of course we can . jordan : wow ! much better ! see , this is you ! you do n't need to read the news . you make the news . incredible . you 're a total star . wow ! hilary : you do n't have to say that . jordan : what ? hilary : that i 'm a star . i know i have a long way to go , and i did n't book this photo shoot to convince you or myself otherwise . and i know that you work with real stars , so i 'm not delusional to think that you -- chloe : did n't expect to run into you . are you just taking a stroll , or did you get locked out of your limo ? victor : you know , as always , the sight of you stirs a queasy feeling in the pit of my stomach . why are you still in this town ? chloe : i nauseate you because i make you feel guilty . you 're the one that set off the chain reaction that led to adam 's death . victor : the difference between the two of us is i feel true remorse about adam 's demise , okay , whereas you , i think , are elated that he 's dead . you know what you are ? you 're a little monster and no one knows about that . chloe : [ scoffs ] victor : do they ? chloe : you know , whatever you 're doing outside of therapy , it really is n't working . now , do i care that you 're filled with venom and you 're just lurking around the park ? no . no , because today , let me show you , i got engaged . mm- hmm . victor : someone actually gave you that ring ? chloe : [ scoffs ] you know , the funny thing is that i owe this all to you . victor : hmm . chloe : because of you , i got out of the hospital so i could help you frame your son . because of you , i got my daughter and my life back , and now i have kevin . so thank you . you have given me everything i 've ever wanted . chelsea : when i woke up this morning , i thought it was going to be a perfectly normal day , and now everything 's upside - down . nick : i know . it 's hard , all this talk about adam and the explosion . it 's tough , but we 're gon na get through this . chelsea : and what about chloe ? she 's my best friend . we work together . we see each other every day . we watch each other 's children . she 's closer to me than a sister . nick : i do n't want to believe it either . and i know how close you two are . chelsea : you 're not gon na . drop this , are you ? nick : i ca n't . i mean ... look , i know you want to hide from this , but you ca n't . adam 's death may not have been an accident . your best friend may have murdered your husband . [ next_on ] mariah : first official date . devon : yes . nikki : tessa was playing outside the coffeehouse for tips . victor : in other words , you brought a stranger into the house . chloe : i want to get married tonight . | nick is on the phone with a friend who is going to try to find out if chloe was in cell phone distance of the cabin the night adam was killed . chelsea does n't want to believe that chloe would have murdered her husband . kevin and chloe meet with gloria and esther at the coffeehouse to let them know about their upcoming marriage . while esther is overjoyed by the news , gloria , on the other hand , thinks that this is big mistake on kevin 's part . victor and scott meet in his office to discuss scott writing his memoir for the sake of his family . at gc buzz , things are n't going so smoothly for mariah and hilary . hilary announces to everyone that she is the new boss of gc buzz and needs for them to dream big . mariah is worried about the gc buzz audience and hilary commends her for that but encourages her to dream big as she already is doing in wanting devon . devon is running in the park when he runs into jordan . they talk about hilary and devon 's interest in her after they are practically divorced . nick tries to talk chelsea into believing that chloe could have killed adam , but chelsea can not believe that of her close friend . esther offers the use of the chancellor mansion for the wedding , but gloria is still against it . kevin tells chloe and esther to take another table and make wedding plans while he talks to his mother . gloria points out to kevin all that chloe has done to him in the past . after gloria overhears every word , chloe tries to make amends to her , but gloria does n't want to hear it . nick gets the phone call he was expecting . chloe 's cell phone was in the area of the tower the night adam was killed . chelsea storms out and tells nick that she is through with this . |
[ previously_on ] lily : i have been locked in here . he 's been telling me that everything is fine . and this whole time , he 's been cheating on me with victoria ? billy : no , as far as victoria says , it has n't gone beyond kissing . tessa porter , you 're under arrest for extortion . kyle : are you and arturo having problems ? abby : no , not anymore . no . i broke up with him . and then i smashed the windshield of his pickup into a million itty - bitty , tiny pieces . [ laughs ] j.t . : they told me about the tumor . i do n't know what else i can do except apologize . victoria : i ca n't forget . i ca n't forget any of it . victoria : [ grunts ] let go of me , j.t . j.t . : you think i 'm weak and pathetic ? victoria : i said let go . [ grunts ] [ fist thuds ] aah ! j.t . : victoria , it 's me . it 's okay . i 'm gon na keep you safe . [ fist thudding ] victoria : you 're lying . get away from me . j.t . : no . i 'm telling you the truth . all that rage and violence , it was n't me . i did n't mean to scare you . victoria : you hurt me . j.t . : i - i was sick , okay , but that 's all over now . everything is okay . reed : it 's okay . it 's okay . it 's okay . it 's okay . mom , it 's okay . victoria : [ exclaims ] reed : it 's okay , mom . victoria : [ breathing hard ] abby : greg ? nick ? `` meeting moved up an hour . `` maybe they 're in the conference room . what in the world ? arturo : they 're for you . abby : you did this ? [ sighs ] arturo : it 's a big apology for a real big screw - up . abby : there are n't enough flowers in the world to make up for what you did . arturo : abby -- abby , please , please . just -- just wait , please . just -- just hear me out . mariah : i mean , seriously , you can not write this stuff . so , they buried j.t . over an old storm drain , and then he ends up in the river -- alive . tessa : i mean , it 's not my first choice for come - back - from - the - dead , but it 's a win for sharon and the others . mariah : yeah , i 'm gon na take a win on this . because sharon is free , and it 's all over , finally . tessa : for them , anyway . mariah : hey . i have n't forgotten about your blackmail charges , okay ? tessa : no , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to put a damper on the mood . mariah : no , you didn't . you didn't . tessa : this is a cause for celebration . mariah : and we will be celebrating again once you are exonerated . i promise . tessa : uh , well , i do n't know how many free passes the d.a . is giving away . it 's probably not very good for her reputation . mariah : tessa , you do n't deserve to be the sacrificial lamb in all of this . and i think i know somebody who can prevent that . michael ! hi . i want to hire you to represent tessa . i do n't care how much it costs . money 's not an object . michael : good morning . i 'm great , thank you for asking . tessa : good morning , michael . ignore the woman with the blank check . mariah : seriously . i do n't care what it costs . michael : that 's a very interesting proposition , but you really do n't have to worry about this -- mariah : look , there is no reason that you ca n't take tessa 's case . you 're not representing nikki and victoria anymore , so there 's no conflict of interest . michael : that 's true . that 's true . but , really , you do n't have -- mariah : and -- and her public defender is great . he 's great . but there 's just ... you get what you pay for . tessa : well , speaking of , i would be paying . granted , i would probably have to do a payment plan . michael : no , no . but you 'd be wasting your money . tessa : are things that bad ? michael : no ! no , no , no . they 're that good . i just left the courthouse . christine has filed a motion to drop all the charges against you . cane : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] additional sponsorship victoria : i was -- [ sighs ] i thought you were just part of this dream that i was having . reed : no . i 'm really here . victoria : [ sighs ] come here . [ chuckles ] oh ! i 'm glad . i 'm so glad . reed : um ... johnny and katie home ? victoria : they spent the night at billy 's . reed : [ sighs ] good . 'cause , um ... we need to talk about what happened with you and dad . victoria : how did you hear about that ? victoria : oh , man . of course . the news . reed : you two are trending . not in a good way . victoria : baby , you know how the press can be . they have a way of putting their own spin on things . reed : yeah , well , it would have been nice to hear your spin on it . victoria : i was gon na call you . reed : when ? victoria : [ sighs ] as soon as i figured out how to explain what happened , reed . reed : billy did n't have any problem explaining it to me . victoria : yeah , no . he 's been really wonderful through all of this . i know . reed : yeah . he 's always been there for me . victoria : i 'm glad . i know this is all very difficult for you to deal with . reed : [ scoffs ] what part ? the part about dad being alive , or the part where he came back from the dead to kill you and grandma ? victoria : listen . your dad has been very sick . reed : yeah . i heard . brain tumor . do you think the d.a . 's gon na let him off of -- what ? -- four attempted murders now because of it ? victoria : i do n't know . reed : do n't you think you should ? victoria : i want to believe that your father 's illness is what caused his violent behavior . reed : but you 're not sure . that 's what your nightmare was about , was n't it ? you 're still afraid of him . victoria : reed , i just wish that you did n't have to know about any of this . reed : i 'm not a kid anymore , mom ! victoria : i know . i know you 're not . but a mother never wants to stop protecting her children , reed . reed : oh , so you thought lies and secrets was the best way to go about doing that ? victoria : maybe i was wrong to keep this from you . but i did it out of love . reed : ugh . this is so messed up . victoria : i know it is . just let me help you make peace with it somehow . reed : make peace ? my life is a mess , and you want me to make peace with it ? ! could never happen . charlie : hey . who was at the door ? cane : it 's not important . mattie : the look on your face says otherwise . cane : oh , i just , um ... i just have a lot on my mind . you know , between work and your college acceptances . mattie : is that what that is ? a rejection letter for one of us ? cane : no . no , baby , it 's not a rejection letter . mattie : is it about mom ? charlie : did something happen to her ? cane : listen , your mom 's okay . i mean , physically she 's okay . charlie : what does that mean ? mattie : dad , what 's going on ? cane : your mom 's filed for divorce . abby : you had my assistant , greg , tell me the meeting had been moved up , and that 's why no one else is here . arturo : [ sniffles ] i was afraid you would n't show if you knew it was me . abby : you used my assistant to trick me into coming . arturo : please do n't be mad at greg , okay ? he still thinks we 're together . abby : i 'll set him straight . arturo : you wo n't have to if you just give me a moment -- abby : do you think a few flowers are gon na change my mind ? arturo : no . no . but i think that they 'll soften you up so that i could -- abby : what part of your brain thinks that i could ever forgive you for what you did ? arturo : abby , i made a mistake . abby : that does n't even begin to describe it . arturo : i should have never slept with mia . abby : and i should have never gotten involved with a lying , backstabbing , serial cheater . arturo : you 're right . okay ? i am all of those things . and i hate myself for what i did to you . but i swear that i have changed . abby : you are still the same sleaze you were in miami . arturo : abby , i am not . okay ? before i met you , i did n't even believe in a committed relationship , okay ? i wanted absolutely nothing to do with marriage . abby : unless you count sleeping with a married woman . arturo : [ scoffs ] i made some bad choices . really bad choices . abby : mm - hmm . arturo : but then you came into my life , and you made me realize that love lasts . abby , our love can last . and i 'm just asking you to give me one chance to prove it . abby : why should i ? arturo : because i ca n't give up on us . and n -- not even after what you did to my poor , innocent truck . i will regret forever sleeping with mia . but it taught me something . abby : i ca n't wait to hear this . arturo : [ sighs ] you ... you 're my everything , abby . and if you 'll give me the opportunity , i will show you that i can leave my old ways behind and be the man you deserve . i know i made a huge mistake , and `` sorry `` does n't even come close to covering it . abby : you got that right . [ inhales sharply ] i know you 've done things you regret . nobody 's perfect . but i believe , and i know in my heart , abby , that you and i are perfect for each other . and i am begging you . i am begging you with everything to please , just please give us one chance . i promise you wo n't regret it . arturo : babe , i know we can make this work . okay ? i - i just -- i need you to tell me you feel the same way , and -- and we can get past the rest . abby : [ laughs ] arturo : abby ? abby : oh ! [ laughing ] [ exclaims ] the flowers . the apology . ugh . you 're too much . [ chuckles ] arturo : does that mean that ... ? abby : [ sighs ] `` a `` for effort . yeah , the whole story , i mean , it 's very believable . how you 've changed . that i 'm the love of your life . you almost convinced me . if only i did n't know the truth . arturo : i meant every word . abby : you never loved me . arturo : yes , i do . abby : you might love the idea of me . arturo : no . abby : you loved having a pretty , blond , blue - eyed heiress on your arm as you climbed the social ladder into the world of the rich and famous . arturo : abby , i never felt that way -- abby : and you definitely loved that i was n't married to your brother . but there 's no way in hell you will ever convince me that you loved me for me . arturo : do n't say that . abby : we are done , arturo . finished . end of story . mattie : why would mom do that ? charlie : good question . mattie : i mean , it 's not like you guys have had some big fight or something . you 've hardly been up to see her . maybe that 's it . maybe she feels like you 've abandoned her . cane : she knows i would never do that . mattie : okay , well , something upset her . cane : sweetheart , it 's just , you know ... when people go to prison , you know ... sometimes we forget how it changes a person . mattie : you think that 's what drove her to do this ? the strain of prison life ? cane : i do n't know . maybe . charlie : maybe it was something else . something you do n't want to tell us . mattie : like what ? charlie : you know , do n't you ? mattie : dad ? cane : guys , i did something that hurt your mom . mattie : something that caused her to file for a divorce ? charlie : obviously . cane : yeah . she 's , uh ... she 's upset with me right now . mattie : okay , well ... you 're gon na get past it , right ? i mean , you 've faced bad stuff before and gotten through it . charlie : yeah , i get the feeling that 's not gon na happen this time . tessa : so , there 's no chance they 'll re - file the charges ? [ exclaims ] thank you . thank you , robert . i appreciate everything you 've done for me . mariah : so michael was right ? tessa : the charges have been dismissed with prejudice . michael : uh - huh . of course i 'm right . now , it does n't sound good , but it is . i means the case has been dropped . mariah : well , thank you very much , michael , but it looks like we will not be [ chuckles ] needing your services . michael : that 's one job i 'm glad to lose . tessa : it 's over . mariah : how do you feel ? tessa : sort of amazing ? [ both screaming ] tessa : [ laughs ] oh , my god . michael : she 's -- she 's free . she 's free . victoria : i know you 're confused and angry . i know that . but i will do whatever it takes to help you get through this . reed : why did you give me up when i was little ? victoria : what ? i didn't . normally in a divorce , the kid goes with his mom . but you let dad take me . victoria : well , the judge awarded your dad full custody . the day he moved you to d.c. was the worst day of my entire life . reed : is that why you let me think he was dead ? so you could get back at him ? victoria : [ sighs ] no . reed : you made me think that he abandoned me like you had . victoria : reed , this was n't about payback . i hated seeing you suffer , but i just wanted to give you some hope . reed : it was false hope . victoria : i -- [ sighs ] i could not bring myself to tell you what happened in my bedroom that night . i just couldn't . reed : because you were trying to protect yourself and grandma . victoria : because i was trying to protect you . i -- [ huffs ] i could n't bear the thought of you thinking of your father as an abusive person . i wanted you to still believe that he was a good man . reed : even though you did n't ? [ sighs ] victoria : i just did n't understand why your father was acting the way that he was . i mean , i was completely scared , reed . reed : what about grandma ? victoria : grandma ? i talked to your father yesterday , and ... he does n't blame her for what she did . reed : he said that ? victoria : he wanted me to tell you that he takes full responsibility for everything that 's happened . honey , just tell me what you 're thinking right now , please . reed : [ scoffs ] i was so mad at you and grandma for what you did , but ... now , to think that dad would let you two go to prison for something you did n't do ... i mean , he 's my dad . he 's the person i 'm supposed to look up to and want to be like . victoria : well , now that he 's gotten the medical attention that he needs , then maybe -- maybe he can be that person again . reed : do you really think we could get back to what we had ? victoria : i do n't know , baby . that 's a decision you 're gon na have to make on your own . reed : i 'm gon na have to see him . victoria : okay . if you 're ready . reed : i am . arturo : i 'm not giving up on us . abby : fun fact -- it does n't matter . arturo : i 'm gon na prove to you that you 're wrong about me . abby : oh , yeah . i -- i was wrong . i thought that you were a decent , faithful man that i could build a life with . but now i know the real you . arturo : i screwed up . royally . abby : [ scoffs ] you know , over and over and over . gosh , i am -- i 'm so stupid . i was so blinded by love that i did n't see the big `` sleazebag `` tattoo that you had across your back . arturo : babe , i never lied about my feelings for you . abby : the red flags , they could n't have been bigger or -- or redder . [ scoffs ] i mean , gosh , the first alarm was you sleeping with my stepmother . but no , no . i got past it . like i did with everyone else that -- that 's ever lied and cheated on me . arturo : i never meant to hurt you . abby : oh . really ? is that why you chose not to sleep with mia ? oh , wait ! [ laughs ] oh , wait , you did n't choose that , did you ? no , you decided that sleeping with her was worth throwing away everything that we had . arturo : mia means nothing to me ! abby : you have no idea how insulting that is to all parties involved . arturo : [ huffs ] i 'm just trying to say the right thing . abby : well , you know what ? epic fail . [ laughs ] you know , i may have lousy judgment in men , but i am not stupid . everything you did was because of her . arturo : that 's not true . abby : you told me that you loved me after you cheated on me with her . [ scoffs ] you proposed to me when she was renewing her vows to your brother ! arturo : i was overcome with love -- abby : with her ! not me . arturo : that 's not true . abby : not me ! look , you were looking at me , but you were thinking about her . arturo : no , abby . it 's always been you . abby : [ sighs ] stop lying . stop lying , arturo . arturo : i 'm not lying ! abby : to yourself a - and to me . arturo : no , i 'm telling the truth . abby , you are the only woman that i want . abby : yeah ? i give it a week before you 're back in mia 's bed . cane : i know things look bad , all right , but i am not giving up on our marriage . charlie : you ca n't stop mom from divorcing you . mattie : you still have n't told us why she wants to . cane : because it 's a private matter , that 's why , okay ? charlie : if you two are breaking up , it affects us . cane : all right , i know this , charlie , i do . all right ? but when a decision is made , i will let you know . but until then , all you need to know is , is i 'm gon na fix this . all right ? mattie : nobody wants that more than us . right , charlie ? charlie : we 've been through this before ! cane : okay -- charlie : separations and cheating . hmm . maybe this latest thing is ... cane : is what ? what are you saying ? it 's what ? what is it , charlie ? charlie : maybe it 's a sign you and mom should n't be together . cane : oh , come on . mattie : that 's crazy . cane : thank you . mattie : of course they should , charlie ! charlie : i know mom and dad love each other , but sometimes that 's not enough . maybe mom decided she was finally tired of getting hurt . cane : hey . hey -- mattie : mom would n't break up our family . charlie : she would if she thought it was the best thing for all of us . mattie : okay , well , i do n't believe that . cane : right . neither do i , okay ? and all you have to know is i 'm gon na figure this out , all right ? i will fight for this family . victoria : are you sure you want to do this ? reed : yeah . yeah , i 'm sure . victoria : [ sighs ] okay . j.t . : hey . reed : hey . um ... how you doing ? j.t . : well [ sighs ] the doc says i 'll be good as new in a few days , so ... reed : that 's good . victoria : reed wanted to -- he wanted to see you and talk to you . j.t . : yeah . of course . victoria : i 'll leave you two alone . reed : i do n't -- i do n't know how to start . j.t . : [ sighs ] i 'll go first . look , i - i 'm -- `` i 'm sorry `` ... just does n't seem like it 's enough . i do n't know if anything is . i ca n't ever make up for the pain that i caused you and ... your siblings and your mom . i - i let all you guys down . i know that . reed : you were sick , dad . j.t . : the doctors ca n't make a direct link between [ sighs ] my illness and the violent behavior . i do n't know what was me and what was the tumor . reed : you were a really good dad before all of this . j.t . : i tried . reed : [ snorts softly ] when i t it felt like somebody just unplugged my life . j.t . : well , now 's your chance to plug it back in . reed : so much has happened . j.t . : i know , man . i know . i -- [ sighs ] i - i ca n't change the past . [ sighs ] the future 's up to you . reed : [ scoffs ] no pressure there . j.t . : [ murmurs ] [ scoffs ] i do n't blame you if you do n't want anything to do with me . but i would love ... i would love the opportunity to get back what we had . reed : [ sighs ] how are we gon na do that , dad ? j.t . : we can hang out . 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[ laughs ] tessa : i do n't know ! there 's just so much . um ... uh , well , first i would like to go through the things i do n't want to do anymore . mariah : okay . that 's a little odd . but you know what , it 's your future . so what do you not want to do ? tessa : um ... blackmail . steal . lie . um ... hide duffel bags full of cash . you know , generally just not be a horrible person . mariah : hey . you were never a horrible person . you just did some horrible things . tessa : well , my days of grifting and being a con artist are over . i just really want to move forward . mariah : that 's fantastic . so , what do you want to do first ? [ sighs ] italy ? bora bora ? mount everest ? tessa : um ... genoa city mariah : wisconsin ? tessa : yeah . all that talk of traveling the world was fun . it was a great distraction when i needed to escape my reality . but i do n't need to do that anymore . because ... because my reality is amazing . mariah : that 's nice . that 's really , really nice . tessa : you are all i need to be happy . mariah : well , fine . then that settles it for your personal life . what about the rest ? tessa : well , as soon as lola 's recovered , i 'll wait tables at abby 's new restaurant . mariah : okay . tessa : `` okay `` what ? mariah : well , i kind of meant ... what do you want out of life ? and i get that you 're trying to slow your roll ... tessa : [ clears throat ] mariah : ... i do , but i just get the feeling that an employee of the month placard is n't gon na be enough for you . tessa : for now it will be . mariah : what about your music ? you 're just gon na give that up completely ? tessa : i miss song writing , but let 's face it -- i screwed up any chance i may have had to have a music career . mariah : okay . name one music star that has n't had a scandal . yeah . that 's right . you can't . and you know what they say , you know -- any publicity is good publicity . tessa : oh , well , i should be a huge success then . mariah : yes , you should . and you could be . so pick up your guitar . start writing . tessa : i do n't know . mariah : come on . you 've got one shot at this life thing , so do what makes you happy . tessa : you 're right . mariah : what are you doing ? [ music plays ] tessa : i am taking your advice ... mariah : what ? tessa : ... and doing what makes me happy . i can do anything i can go anywhere i 've got the open road i 've got the wind in my hair arturo : what happened with mia was a one - time thing . abby : it does n't matter , arturo . were done . finished . arturo : abby , we can have a great life together . abby : yeah , i am gon na have a great life . all on my own . oh , um , you know , i - i talked to nick earlier , and i was gon na let him tell you , but i think i 'll do the honors . you 're fired . reed : well , i 'll call michael , dad . we can fight this . j.t . : no , i 'm not gon na fight it . i 'm gon na plead guilty . reed : no ! why ? j.t . : i hurt your grandfather . reed : y - you were sick ! i mean , you did n't know what you were doing . we 'll have dr . hastings explain that to the jury and -- you 'll testify , right , mom ? j.t . : i - i -- i would never ask your mom to do that . reed : this is so wrong . j.t . : reed , what kind of father would i be if i did n't take responsibility for my mistakes ? reed : does n't mean you have to go to prison . j.t . : no , i deserve to be punished for what i did . and not just to victor . to your mom . i was abusive . and i 'm gon na think about that every day . all set . j.t . : stay strong . victoria : honey ... talk to me . reed : [ scoffs ] now you want to talk ? victoria : i know you 're upset . reed : for a year , you did n't have a word to say about my dad . and now that he 's being ripped away from me , you want me to open up ? victoria : i 'm sorry . i should n't have kept the truth from you . i was just scared . i just thought it was too much for a boy your age , that 's all . reed : that right there is your problem . you still see me like a kid . victoria : no , that 's not true . reed : then stop treating me like one ! i 've seen more crap in my life than most adults . quit acting like i need to be protected . victoria : i know , baby . i know you 're upset . just come home with me and we 'll talk about it , okay ? reed : no . victoria : please . reed : i 'm done running home to mommy . michael : i ca n't reveal what lily and i talked about , but i can tell you she was very calm and rational when she asked me to draw up these divorce papers . cane : that does n't mean that she wo n't change her mind . michael : well , i 'm not gon na give you any false hope . my impression is , lily 's ready to move on . cane : but i 'm not . michael : well , frankly , your actions lead me to believe otherwise , even if you 're not ready to admit it . cane : okay , michael , listen . lily and i have faced huge problems before , and we 've got past them . and we can get past this one , okay ? michael michael : lily does n't agree . cane : well , i need just to see her , just to be face - to - face with her . michael : no , i 'm sorry . cane , i 'm sorry . cane : convince her to see me . please do that for me . please . michael : [ sighs ] cane : please , michael . michael : i 'll try . cane : thank you . michael : i am not promising you anything . cane : i know . i understand . thank you . okay . mattie : you heard dad -- he said everything 's gon na be okay . charlie : he said the same thing when he got juliet pregnant . mattie : yeah , and it was . charlie : you ca n't expect her to keep forgiving him . mattie : you do n't know that he cheated on her again . charlie : why else would mom file for divorce ? mattie : maybe she feels guilty about making him wait . charlie : you think that 's why mom would blow the family up ? mattie : well , it 's better than the alternative , charlie . charlie : look , whatever mom and dad are going through right now , it 's not good . and i doubt we 've seen the worst of it . mattie : what do you mean ? charlie : mom 's in prison right now . eventually , she 's gon na get out . what do you think is gon na happen then ? [ slow music playing ] abby : i hate to bust up date night , but , mariah , can i talk to you for a second ? mariah : can this wait ? abby : no . it can't . mariah : actually , let me rephrase that -- it 'll have to wait . abby : it 's important . mariah : so is this . abby : no , see , this -- this is a colossal mistake that will end in an epic flame - out of heartbreak and pain . mariah : wow . abby , you really know how to suck the life out of a room . abby : look , if you want to go down this doomed path of romance , have at it . but i need to talk to you about things that actually matter . mariah : oh , you mean matter to you ? abby : to both of us . tessa : it 's okay , mariah . go ahead . mariah : fine . but this better be good . arturo : trust me . it 's everything . cane : [ sniffles ] mattie : oh , my gosh , mom , that smells so good . charlie : yeah , it does . what time 's it gon na be done ? mattie : yeah , what time is dad getting home ? charlie : that 's a good question . mattie : well , he 's coming home to an amazing dinner . cane : [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] abby : i want a major media blitz on my new restaurant opening . mariah : the one without a name ? abby : newman is the only name you need to garner the kind of publicity that i 'm looking for . mariah : that 's true . abby : i want it featured on the `` gc buzz . `` a whole episode . mariah : okay . well , i 'll talk to my producer . abby : if you ca n't do that , at least feature it . a lead story . and i want it all over your website . i want this thing blasted all over every social platform . mariah : okay , okay . abby , but before i do anything , i 'm going to have to talk to my actual boss . abby : i cleared it with devon . mariah : all the same -- abby : mariah , i need this done , and fast . so just do what i 'm asking you to do . mariah : since you 're being so polite about it . tessa : i 'm kind of surprised you 're going ahead with all of this . lola just had major surgery . abby : lola is fine and ready to work . tessa : really ? abby : okay , can both of you just please stop asking questions ? my new restaurant is opening , and it is going to blow this town up . it 'll be like nothing gc has ever seen . mariah : i do n't doubt that . abby : and everyone will know that abby newman is n't just some empty - headed , gullible princess that people can push around and take advantage of . mariah : new you , huh ? abby : oh , you ai n't seen nothin ' yet . [ sighs ] arturo : [ sighs ] arturo : huh . what 's this ? greg : abby asked me to pack up your things . arturo : seriously ? greg : she wants you out of here today . victoria : reed ? [ sighs ] oh , god . [ huffs ] [ grunts ] [ glass shatters ] [ breathing hard ] [ grunting ] [ sobs ] | cane gets divorce papers from lily but he promises charlie and mattie he will not give up on his family . cane asks michael to persuade lily to allow him to visit so they can talk michael says he will talk to lily but he thinks she is ready to move on with her life . arturo pleads with abby to give him a second chance but she makes it clear that their relationship is over and they will never get back together . abby also tells arturo that she talked to nick earlier and he is fired from dark horse . arturo tells abby he will find a wayto prove to her that they belong together . michael informs tessa that christine dismissed all the charges against her so mariah and tessa plan their future . abby decides to concentrate on work and tells mariah she wants to do a publicity peice on gc buzz as soon as possible because this is going to be the best resturant in geneoa city . reid is very angry at victoria because he had to find out everything about jt on the news and he makes it clear to victoria that he is tired of her protecting him like he is a little kid because he is n't a child anymore . reid goes to the hospital to see jt andjt tells reid and victoria he is sorry for everything he has put them through and he hopes he can repair his relationship with them . the police arrive to arrest jt for the attempted murder of victor newman . jt tells reid he intends to plead guilty and take responsability for his actions . jt is wheeled out of the hospital by the police and taken to the prison infirmiry . |
nikki : oh , there you are . victor : hi , sweetheart . nikki : hi . victor : by looking at this , i 'm amazed that sharon was n't hurt worse than she was . nikki : yes , she was very lucky . the glass people are coming out later . victor : so what happened ? nikki : she did n't tell you ? victor : no , she told me that she was watering plants , she slipped and then fell through the window . nikki : well , she obviously fell very hard . victor : but that looks more dramatic than what she told me . she has been upset lately , and i heard that you have been very nice with her . nikki : well , you know i would do anything to keep this family together . i 'm just holding her hand during a difficult time . victor : is there anything i can do ? nikki : no , darling , really there is n't . actually , i 'm more worried about something else right now . victor : what else are you worried about now ? nikki : well , the meeting at jabot today . we 're going to be on opposite sides of the table . victor : well , that 's , you know , its business . it 's not personal . nikki : well , to me , it is personal , knowing that the survival of my company and my career could depend on what 's decided today . [ scene_break ] brittany : you want to tell me a story ? rose : ( speech impediment ) i promise it wo n't take long . brittany : is this story about you ? rose : hmm , it 's about a friend of mine with a disability . brittany : i 'm listening . rose : well , my friend was always being told she could n't do things . enough people said it , and she started to believe it . and eventually , she gave up . brittany : until one day when she realized that life 's too short to worry about what other people think . so you went out and grabbed the world by the horns and never looked back , right ? rose : what ? brittany : well , obviously , you 're talking about yourself . let me guess . you 're , like , some big , successful person , right ? rose : well , you are right . i was talking about myself but , um ... the successful part could n't be further from the truth . oh , i used to have a lot of dreams , a lot of dreams , but they never came true . [ scene_break ] shiloh : so never been to l.a. , huh ? j.t . : no . first thing i want to do is head to the beach and stick my toe in the pacific just to say i did it . shiloh : well , you might have time for that next trip . this one 's booked solid . j.t . : really ? you said i had to sing for a few people , but what else ? shiloh : you 're kidding , of course . okay , we 'll go over this step by step . we land at l.a.x . , we go straight to the office in westwood . there you will meet the honchos of beachfront records up close and personal . j.t . : wow , that 's cool . what else is on the menu ? shiloh : a quick styling and photo session , so we have some pictures of you on file so when the music press asks who we 're interested in , we can upload a few sexy jpegs tout de suite . j.t . : ( laughs nervously ) shiloh : what ? are you camera shy or something ? j.t . : no , no . at least i do n't think so . it 'll be fine . no , i can handle anything . colleen will be there with me . [ scene_break ] olivia : jack , i got here as fast as i could . jack : oh , thanks , liv . it 's about ashley . olivia : i thought she was fine . jack : well , i do n't think my sister 's been altogether forthcoming with you . olivia : are you positive ? 'cause brad seems to think -- jack : oh , forget brad . brad has no objectivity at all . i 'm worried . ever since my sister 's miraculous recovery , she has been impossible to deal with . i do n't know if this is some kind of medical symptom or what , but she seems to have no regard for anyone else , and i 'm concerned . it is not like her to shut people out like this . olivia : look , i have no idea what you 're getting at . jack : she is making decisions she has no business making . olivia : such as ? jack : i have never seen her this hard - nosed in business . she wo n't listen to reason , even when the future of jabot is at stake , and worse -- and this is a biggie -- she seems determined to tell victor newman about abby . now you and i both know that 's the biggest mistake she could possibly make . [ scene_break ] ashley : so i decided to have a child on my own . and i was gon na raise that child as a single parent . and , abby , i have never doubted that decision , not for one single second . you are the light of my life , sweetie . the one thing i 'm having a little trouble with is ... i never told your biological father the truth that you are his child . and see , i decided from the very beginning that i did n't want to do that because i did n't want to make him feel responsible . but i also believed that if the day ever came that you wanted to know , of course i would tell you . things have changed in my life . and i 'm not sure i 'm gon na be around when you 're old enough to understand all this . and if something happens to me , there is no one else to tell you the truth . so i 've got to get my house in order , do n't you think ? and i want you to know that whatever you want to do with this information , it 's just completely up to you . you will always have a wonderful father in brad . he has been and always will be everything you could ever want in a loving dad . but for all sorts of possible reasons , i mean , you may want or even need to know whose blood flows through your veins . god help me . i hope i 'm making the right decision in telling you , sweetie . ashley : your father -- your biological father -- is victor newman . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart , you know that i regret that you got hurt in this . but i warned you not to invest $ 35 million in this loser 's company . nikki : are you trying to prepare me for something that 's going to happen at the meeting today ? victor : i 'm just trying to tell you that i have to do what 's best for newman enterprises . i can not take in consideration that you have a position with jabot . nikki : i understand that . i would n't expect you to , just as i have to do what 's best for jabot . [ scene_break ] brittany : what kind of dreams did you have ? rose : typical stuff -- you know , go to college , start a career , have a family . brittany : so why did n't you go after it ? rose : because people always told me not to bother , so i did n't . brittany : well , i do n't mean to be rude , but that 's pretty stupid . rose : i know that now . but when i was younger , i spent so much time feeling sorry for myself , i let opportunities just pass me by . brittany : well , it 's never too late . rose : you 're right , it is n't . that 's why now i 'm going to night school , and i 'm dating this really great guy . things are going really well for me now . brittany : that 's fantastic . rose : well , my one regret is that it took me so long to see that my disability was n't holding me back . i was holding myself back . brittany : well , it sounds like you learned a very good lesson . rose : you still have n't told me your story . brittany : i do n't really have one . rose : sure you do . everyone has a story . what 's your dream , brittany ? [ scene_break ] frances : there you are , abby . i found your mittens . come over here . we 'll put them on , and then we can go back to the park . abby : thanks , frances , for finding my mittens . frances : you 're welcome . colleen : oh , i 'm so glad i caught you guys . frances : colleen , hello . you 're home early . colleen : yeah , it was a half - day at school today . i was wondering if abby might want to hang out with me . maybe gina can make us some ice cream sodas . abby : chocolate ? colleen : yeah , any kind you want . is that okay , frances ? frances : of course , as long as you bundle up . colleen : yeah , it 's cold outside . well , i see your mittens . let 's go find your scarf , okay ? thanks . here it is . [ scene_break ] shiloh : listen , j.t . , a business trip is just that . it 's not about fun . you maximize the energy , minimize the waste , get a lot done . j.t . : all work , no play , huh ? shiloh : something like that . look , you 'll have plenty of time to relax when you get back to genoa city . j.t . : oh , wow . and to think , i signed up for this for the girls and the parties . i 'm kidding . i 'm kidding , okay ? what else are we doing ? shiloh : okay . next you 're gon na meet with a couple of our songwriters ; let them hear your voice , get a feel for your delivery , your vocal range . j.t . : so they 're gon na write some songs for me ? shiloh : not for you , with you . j.t . : hey , that 's cool . shiloh : yeah . it should be a great experience for everyone involved . j.t . : oh , speaking of that , there 's one little detail . colleen and i are gon na need our own rooms at the hotel . shiloh : really ? j.t . : yeah , separate ones . shiloh : i thought you two were , uh ... j.t . : no , no , we 're waiting . shiloh : well , that 's your business , but , j.t . , this particular trip to l.a. -- j.t . : yeah ? shiloh : colleen should not come with you . [ scene_break ] brittany : you want to know my dream ? rose : yeah , i do . brittany : to be up on stage , singing in front of a crowd . that 's what i was doing before ... rose : you have n't performed since you 've been hurt ? brittany : i ca n't . rose : what , your injury affected your voice ? brittany : it 's more complicated than that . the club where i was singing ... well , let 's just say that looks were important , very important . rose : so find someplace else to perform . brittany : i do n't know . rose : well , then go back to the place where you were singing and prove to them that you 're as good as you always were , maybe even better . brittany : but what if it does n't work out ? rose : so ? at least you know you tried . brittany , do n't be like i used to be . do n't let life pass you by because you 're afraid . brittany : it was really good talking to you , rose . rose : somewhere you just remembered you have to be ? brittany : yeah . yeah , i think there is . [ scene_break ] olivia : jack , i 'm really not comfortable talking to you about this . as ashley 's doctor -- jack : i understand . you ca n't say anything . but as her friend -- olivia : as her friend , i 'm not gon na betray her confidence . you 're putting me in an impossible position . jack : olivia , listen to me . i know you want what 's best for ashley . we all do . but to reveal to victor that they share a child ... olivia : it 's her decision . jack : so opening this up to victor after everything he put her through does n't bother you at all ? olivia : clearly not as much as it bothers you . i think that 's really the question here , is it what 's best for ashley , or is it your vendetta against victor newman ? because if it is , i 'm telling you right now , as her friend and doctor , leave her out of it . brad : ash ! ash ? ashley : hi . what are you doing here ? brad : i thought we should talk before the meeting . ashley : oh , good . you got my message . brad : not before jack told me . ashley : uh - oh , here it comes . brad : what ? ashley : nothing . i just bet you got an earful . brad : you bet right . ashley : hmm , why does n't that surprise me ? brad : you two really are staking out corners , are n't you ? ashley : i bet jack did whatever he could to get you on his side . brad : i make my own decisions , ash . ashley : oh , i know you do , darling . i was n't saying anything like that . brad : you want to know whose side i 'm on , and that 's what disturbs me , that we 're choosing sides at all . ashley : you do n't want victor to get the impression that our board is divided in any way . brad : that 's only one of my concerns . ashley : honey , i agree with you . this is not ideal , but unless you can convince jack to sit this one out -- brad : ash , the point i 'm trying to make is that i think we should cancel the meeting . [ scene_break ] nikki : i appreciate your calling in about this , roger , but i 'm afraid we do n't have any answers for you right now . our financial situation is just too precarious . i might know something later today . it 's possible . yes , all right . keep me posted . victor : your flowers arrived , my darling , as i promised they would . nikki : so sweet . nikki : beautiful , as always . thank you . victor : beautiful roses for my beautiful woman . nikki : it 's been a wonderful gift . they reminded of what we share every day . victor : let 's hope we do n't need to be reminded every day , though . nikki : it 's been a very trying time , and i 'm really hoping that that will end at the meeting this afternoon . victor : that depends . nikki : well , i know . i 'm just asking that you 'll come in with a cooperative attitude . victor : well , i intend to . i do n't want to fight . nikki : i know . i know you do n't . victor : that does n't mean there wo n't be one . nikki : well , jack is not happy about settling out of court . victor : i am sure he is n't . i 'm sure he was hoping that the court would bleed me dry . nikki : i know i ca n't really say very much , but i will say that he does n't have the support of the jabot board . victor : well , for all of our sakes , let 's hope that we will come to some equitable agreement . nikki : yes , that would mean so much to me . victor : now , darling , can i ask you something ? nikki : sure . victor : whatever happens in that boardroom , whatever angry words , whatever acrimony , let 's leave it behind in that boardroom . let 's not take it home . you and i can not take any more arguments , any more disagreements . we have been through too much . nikki : victor , the way you 're talking , it sounds ... victor : shh , shh . will you promise me , please ? nikki : will you promise me ? [ scene_break ] ashley : cancel the meeting ? brad : until you and your brother can put a lid on things . ashley : the board voted 5 to 1 to pursue a settlement as soon as possible . now victor is amenable . we 're not gon na cancel this meeting , brad , just because jack does n't like it . brad : ash , they way you and your brother are talking , things could blow up . now none of us wants that , not when we 're entering into a crucial negotiation with someone as unpredictable as newman . ashley : it should n't be a negotiation . victor wants to write a check and be done with it . you 're lecturing the wrong person here . brad : lecturing ? i 'm trying to avoid a disaster . ashley : well , then i suggest you go to jack and convince him to sit this one out , because i 'll tell you something , i 'm not gon na kowtow to his petty jealousies . i am so sick of his attitude , and so is the rest of the board , including you , i thought , unless i 'm wrong about that . brad : you want to start with me now ? ashley : i 'm not starting with anybody . i just want to go to this meeting at 2 : 00 , and i want to walk out with a check for $ 75 million , no later than 2 : 15 , preferably . now if there 's nothing else ... brad : well , as a matter of fact , there is . ashley : what ? brad : the other matter that 's going to be sitting on that boardroom table between you and jack . ashley : i assume you 're talking about abby . i made it perfectly clear to jack that he has no say in my going to victor . brad : do i have a say ? ashley : oh , honey , please . this is the last thing we should be talking about one hour before our meeting . brad : ash , you do n't think it 's inappropriate ? you 're going to be sitting down with victor to discuss this issue , when in a couple of days you 're going to be telling him that the two of you share a child ? do n't you think that may factor in to the negotiation ? ashley : are you saying that i 'm going to compromise what 's best for our company ? is that what you 're suggesting ? brad : i 'm suggesting that you and jack take the afternoon off . let cooler heads prevail with newman . ashley : not only is that ridiculous , but i find it somewhat insulting . i set up this meeting , and i damn well plan on being there . i fully anticipate things to go smoothly . now we can take one car , or i can meet you there , your choice . brad : let 's go . [ scene_break ] jack : you know telling victor only opens my sister up to a whole world of hurt . olivia : that 's your opinion . it 's my medical opinion that it could be what 's best for her . jack : well , you 'll forgive me . your medical opinion is n't worth a hill of beans . ashley just recovered from a major psychological trauma . olivia : yes , one directly connected to that fact that she 's been hiding the truth from her daughter 's father for far too long . jack : so you can guarantee me if she spills her guts , it wo n't send her into another tailspin ? olivia : of course i ca n't , but i believe that she 's strong enough to make this decision on her own . come on , jack , she needs our support right now . she does n't need anyone second - guessing her . jack : even if they think she 's making a tragic mistake ? olivia : even if they have an ax to grind with victor newman . now if you love your sister , you 'll understand that she 's doing what she believes is best for her . she may be right . she may be wrong . only time will tell , but it is her decision . and if you try and stop her , you will live to regret it . [ scene_break ] j.t . : i already told colleen she could come to l.a. with me . shiloh : well , i wish you had n't . this is purely a business trip . j.t . : but , shiloh , she 's the one who talked me into signing with you , remember ? shiloh : and i am grateful , believe me , but every minute you 're there is booked in advance . you 're gon na be going into the studio to lay down some tracks . and , yeah , you 'll be working with some great session people , but no one , no one nails it in one take . and that 's after arranging and rehearsing the music for who knows how long . we 're gon na need every second of time to go in ... j.t . : so she can sit there and watch and listen . shiloh , she knows this trip 's not about her , okay ? she wo n't get in the way . i promise you , it wo n't be a problem . shiloh : j.t . , do n't do this to me . j.t . : to you ? shiloh : yes , it 's a big deal when i bring somebody into town and introduce them around , start building relationships . i ca n't be turning people onto you and , `` oh , this is colleen . `` they want to meet my singer , not his mother , his sister , his dog or his cat or his girlfriend . do n't look at me like that . i 'm just telling you what i know . we 're asking beachfront to put a lot money on the line . j.t . : yeah , to develop me , package me and sell me , shiloh . shiloh : do you have to put it in those terms ? darn it , j.t . , what 's with the attitude ? i 'm the pro here , the one with experience . now if every time i say , `` this is how things need to be done , `` i get an argument from you , well , maybe we need to rethink this whole deal . [ scene_break ] ( piano music playing ) brittany : maybe this time i 'll be lucky maybe this time he 'll stay maybe this time for the first time love wo n't hurry away he will hold me fast i 'll be home at last not a loser anymore like the last time and the time before everybody loves a winner so nobody loved me lady peaceful lady happy that 's what i long to be all the odds are in my favor something 's bound to begin it 's gon na happen happen sometime maybe this time i 'll win it 's got ta happen happen sometime maybe this time i 'll win . [ scene_break ] brad : you 'll get back to me on thursday ? no , wednesday is the deadline . it 's not negotiable . that 's it . jill : that 's great , elsiann . great , all right , tell them i 'll call them back as soon as we 're finished here . john : well , i 'm glad you 're all here . i want to have a few words with everyone . nikki : should n't we wait for jack ? jill : do we even know if he 's coming ? ashley : it might be just as well if he does n't . john : well , i 'd like him to hear this . brad : whatever you want to say , do it now . newman 's usually punctual . john : all right , here it is . now victor has offered us $ 75 million . i want this meeting to be quick , simple and to the point . we will accept the offer . jill : i hope we 're also confident that we 're not being too hasty here . john : now , jill , you did a fine job in lowering our lead costs in atlanta , but this gives us an opportunity to recoup some of the major losses in the tuvia rollout and get our company healthy again . ashley : so everyone that 's here , we 're still in agreement ? we will accept victor 's offer . say `` aye , `` please . brad : aye . jill : aye . nikki : aye . john : all right , fine . i 've had the paperwork drawn up . all we need is victor 's signature . nikki : so that 's it , just that simple ? ashley : just that simple . victor : hello , everyone , john . john : victor . victor : i hope this wo n't take too long . [ scene_break ] angelo : marilyn , i did n't know you were out here . brittany : hi , angelo . angelo : so let 's have a look . angelo : come on . hey , i 'll bet you it 's not that bad . brittany : yeah , well , you 'd lose . but , hey , there are people out there who have it worse than i do . angelo : good attitude . look , you 're still a looker , if you ask me . brittany : thanks . listen , um , i know some people think you had something to do with my accident , gave you a pretty hard time . angelo : nah , nah that was over before it started . look , you know , i would never hurt a woman . bobby knows that . brittany : things were a lot easier for you before i started working here , were n't they ? angelo : well , maybe a little . i 'll tell you one thing , you were good for business , that i give you . but , you know , your old man , what a wacko . hey , look , i got ta ... i got ta get the place ready to open , okay ? brittany : okay , sure . is bobby in his office ? angelo : no , no , he stepped out for a little while to get some stuff . brittany : oh , that 's too bad . will he be back soon ? i 'll wait . angelo : hey , look , uh , look , i 'm gon na be straight with you , okay ? you should n't be coming around here . it 's not good for you . it ai n't good for anybody . [ scene_break ] john : thank you for meeting with us , victor . brad : glad you could make it on such short notice . ashley : i 'm sure you have some idea of why we wanted to talk with you . victor : you would like to proceed with an out - of - court settlement . jill : absolutely . john : i think that would be best for all parties concerned . victor : jack is n't here . why is that ? ashley : he knew what time this meeting was scheduled , victor . if he is n't here , so be it . john : now , victor , i 've taken the opportunity of drawing up some papers . victor : specifying what exactly , john ? john : that we will accept your $ 75 million offer . ashley : and of course , waive the right to any further civil action against you . nikki : it 's really a very good agreement for everyone . brad : i 'm sure you can see that , victor . victor : in other words , you would like me to just sign on the dotted line , is that it ? john : yes , i was hoping that 's how we could proceed . ashley : i do n't think any of us sees the point in this dragging on . brad : you 're obviously aware of the real and punitive damages you could be facing if we take this into court . victor : and you must be aware that you take a chance if we go to court . i may end up paying far less than $ 75 million . john : now , please , victor , we both know that 's highly unlikely in this day and age . jill : you 'll have a hard time finding a sympathetic jury . brad : particularly since you 've admitted your own guilt . ashley : and , victor , this way you could feel that you 've paid your debt in full . jack : well , it would n't be paid in full . more like pennies on the dollar . john : you 're late . jack : yeah , sorry , dad , i got hung up . well , i 'm here now . we can get started . ashley : we already started , jack . jack : without the c.e.o . ? john : yes , as chairman of the board , i 've explained to victor that i 've had these papers drawn up , and all they need is a signature . jack : well , not exactly the same as getting away with murder , but damn close . ashley : jack , please . [ scene_break ] j.t . : shiloh , look , i know you 're the one with all the experience and everything , but colleen 's really excited about going to l.a. she 's as much a part of this whole thing as anyone . she 's the reason you heard me sing . she 's the reason that i signed with you . shiloh : fine , fine , but does a baseball scout go out on the field and play during the day ? j.t . : that 's not the same thing . colleen 's part of the team . shiloh : but she does n't travel with you this time . j.t . : oh , come on , do n't do this to me . [ scene_break ] gina : every time i see this darling little girl , i ca n't believe how much she 's grown . abby : i 'm 6 ! gina : 6 ? well , i just ca n't believe how fast time flies . and you know what ? you are so pretty . abby : thank you , gina . gina : she 's got a lot of manners , too . colleen : i know . gina : listen , i noticed that you saw j.t . , so why do n't you check the coats ? and i will take abby back to the kitchen , and let 's see if we can get some ice cream . abby : ice cream , yes ! gina : oh , you got it ! let 's go get some ice cream . colleen : thanks , gina . gina : you 're welcome , honey . i love those boots . [ scene_break ] j.t . : shiloh , she keeps me grounded . i swear , you 're gon na be happy she 's there . shiloh : look , we are trying to do something that takes a lot of energy and money . we 're taking an unpolished talent and making something of it in the lab , in the studio . yes , we 're gon na be booking you at clubs , so you can work on your chops in front of an audience , but let 's face it , you have n't been out playing honky - tonks and clubs for ten years . you do n't have a name or a following . there 's development to be done in several areas . believe me , if it works , it 's a lot easier than going out on the road in some broken - down old bus , and the payoff could be huge . so , please , please , j.t . , can we do this my way ? colleen : j.t . , are you giving this nice lady a hard time ? [ scene_break ] brittany : did bobby say he does n't want me around ? angelo : not in so many words . look , he liked you , kid , i mean , he really did . brittany : `` liked , `` as in past tense ? angelo : hey , do n't take this personally , okay ? bobby is a practical guy , okay ? he 's got ta be to be in business . i mean , let 's face it , you 're not the kind of chick that should be , you know , working in a place like this , i mean , coming from a good family like you d brittany : look , if you 're worried about my dad ... angelo : listen , just listen to what i 'm saying , okay ? the best thing for you , for everybody , would be if you moved on . that 's what bobby 's already doing . brittany : what does that mean ? angelo : he already started looking , you know , at other options . brittany : you mean another girl ? angelo : look , i hate to be the one to tell you . brittany : no , it 's okay . i needed to hear it , i guess . angelo : see you around , kid . [ scene_break ] victor : did you say something , jack ? jill : no , victor , he did n't , nothing worth repeating . jack : thank you , jill , i can speak for myself . yeah , i did say something . your $ 75 million offer is peanuts , and you know it . victor : you really feel that way , do n't you ? john : victor , jack does not speak for the majority of the board . victor : then someone better put a muzzle on him . ashley : you know , i think we 've gotten sidetracked here . jack : you 're gon na try to railroad this one through , too ? john : victor , i 've had these papers drawn up . i think you 'll find them quite straightforward . jack : simply sign on the bottom line . you can laugh all the way to the bank . victor : i hardly consider $ 75 million a laughing matter , jack . jack : you and i both know we 'd be collecting a lot more if this went before a jury . jill : jack , will you please just shut up ? jack : no , i will not shut up . this meeting should not be happening . victor : john , i offered $ 75 million . i think it was more than generous . your son has decided to turn it down . therefore the offer is no longer on the table . jack thinks he can get a better deal through the courts . so be it . i expect to hear from your attorneys . john : victor , do n't do that . do n't walk out | rose , the girl at the park with cerebral palsy , persuades brittany to not give up . brittany goes back to her old jobsite at marsino 's and daydreams about her good times there . angelo sees her and tells her that she should not be there anymore and that she should move on . he tells her that bobby has already started to look for another girl . |
paul : who the hell do you think you are , baldwin ? you ca n't fire me . michael : i just did . paul : i do n't work for you . in case you 've forgotten , i had a very successful business with my own clients long before i agreed to this partnership with you and chris . michael : fine . then why do n't you take that successful business someplace else ? paul : okay . so obviously you 're upset with me for some reason . michael : do not even pretend that you do n't know why ! i happen to know for a fact that you are the one who dug up the truth on gloria and me . paul : and who told you that ? michael : oh , do n't worry . ashley did n't rat you out . i am capable of putting two and two together , because every time i look around , i see both of you . paul : all right , fine . i agreed to investigate gloria for ashley . but you 've got one hell of a nerve making me the bad guy . michael : excuse me ? ! excuse -- paul : i am not the one responsible for lying to the abbotts and the whole town for months . the one going to break the heart of one of the finest men i know . michael : john abbott ? paul : john abbott . michael : you 're worried about -- paul : he 's going to be devastated , and you have yourself , gloria and that wacko brother of yours to thank for it . [ scene_break ] john : you know , i 've been waiting for you to come home . gloria : you have ? john : oh , i wanted to thank you for this beautiful anniversary card . gloria : you 're welcome . john : it was just so sweet . and you know something ? what you wrote in the card about what our marriage means to you , it means the same to me . i - i love you more every day . gloria : you 're so sweet . john : so what do you want to do tonight ? gloria : tonight ? john : yeah . we should celebrate . i mean , six months together is a special occasion . a little dinner , a little dancing ... gloria : that sounds wonderful , john . john : no , no , really . we deserve a night out . i have been so busy at jabot , i have n't had a chance to show off my beautiful wife . [ scene_break ] sharon : okay . i got that file i needed . i 'm gon na head home . you 're gon na talk to cassie , right ? nick : yeah . i 'm gon na do that today . sharon : nick , is something wrong ? nick : i got a call from victoria . sharon : what ? she has n't been in touch since she left . why now ? nick : she was responding to my e - mail that said , uh , i 'm glad she 's doing so well and not to worry . everything 's going just fine here at newman . sharon : well , sounds like a nice letter . i 'm sure she appreciates it . nick : babe , come on . you can drop the act . it 's cool . it 's not that i 'm not grateful that you were trying to cover my back . it 's just , i really wish you had n't sent that e - mail . sharon : wait . you think i sent it ? nick : did n't you ? sharon : no . nick : well , i did n't send it either , but it came from my computer , using my screen name . but it was n't me . sharon : nick , this is the first i 've heard about this . until you told me just now , i - i had no idea . i would n't go behind your back like that . nick : well , if you and i did n't send it , then who the hell did ? sharon : nick , i do n't know what to tell you . i 'm as baffled as you are . nick : yeah . it was just so weird , hearing from vic . then when she brought up that e - mail ... sharon : well , did you explain to her that you were n't the one who sent it ? nick : yeah , but she did n't believe me . in fact , she was n't particularly pleased with anything i had to say . she thinks i 'm trying to send her a message . sharon : what kind of message ? nick : well , if you read between the lines , i guess it could be interpreted as me saying , `` i 'm glad you 're doing so well far , far from home where you ca n't interfere with this company i 'm running . `` sharon : and obviously , vic read between the lines . nick : yeah . she was , uh , pretty riled up . not that i blame her . sharon : well , i 'll tell you who i think sent it -- drucilla . nick : dru ? sharon : yeah . before you walked in on our conversation earlier , she and i were talking . just the thought of vic coming back home really freaks her out . ( knock on door ) dru : excuse me for interrupting . oh , sharon . i do n't mean to interrupt , but i need your approval right away on this . it ca n't delay , nick . here 's a pen . nick : no problem . we need to discuss something anyway . i 'll , uh , see you at home . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : all right . all right . hey . i was really on my way out . brad : mm - hmm . come on , phyllis . ca n't talk to one of your favorite people ? i have n't seen you around here in forever . phyllis : well , then take a good look , 'cause you 're not gon na see me any time soon . brad : of course . you 'll be visiting jack over at chancellor industries . phyllis : i do n't think so . ahem . anyway ... so how you doin ' , brad ? brad : not too bad . you know me , shoulder to the wheel . i 'm being considered for the c.e.o . spot here . phyllis : really ? brad : all right , what 's that `` really `` about ? what do you know ? phyllis : well ... i do n't know anything . brad : come on , phyllis . you and jack are attached at the hip . you must know something . phyllis : no , he has n't said anything , and by the way , we 're not attached at the hip or any other part of our anatomy , thank you very much . brad : well , you are still close , are n't you ? phyllis : it 's really none of your business . brad : then you do know something . phyllis : no , brad . i do n't know a thing , okay ? brad : phyllis , come on . answer the question . what do you know about me becoming c.e.o . ? [ scene_break ] sierra : it was totally sold out . i almost cried . daniel : hmm . sucks to be you . sierra : hey , i 've wanted to see this band in person since i was , like , 12 . lily : yeah , sierra has a crush on the lead singer . daniel : so why do n't you try a broker ? they usually have a line on concert tickets . sierra : yeah , if you 're rich . i guess i 'll just have to figure out something else . cassie : hey , guys . lily : hey , cassie . daniel : hey . cassie : uh , i 'm gon na grab a latte . you guys want anything ? sierra : uh , no , thanks . lily : no . daniel : i 'm good . sierra : we 're good . cassie : okay . daniel : you guys think she 's trying a little too hard ? sierra : i ca n't believe you just said that . daniel : why ? would you look at her ? i mean , she 's a dude magnet . lily : yeah . been there , done that . i just hope cassie does n't make the same mistake . [ scene_break ] nick : there you go . dru : thank you . i do n't know if sharon 's mentioned it to you , but i put together a regular training schedule . we 're gon na begin immediately , and , um , i 'm expecting a very productive relationship . nick : it 's about time . dru : yes . i know we got off on the wrong foot , but that 's all history now . nick : it 's more than that . this is about you becoming an effective manager . dru : oh , i agree with you . i agree with you . in fact , i 'm not gon na bore you with another apology . i am gon na prove to you and make you proud of my accomplishments as director of the cosmetics division here at newman enterprises . nick : drucilla , you got ta stop selling me on this job , okay ? the job 's yours . you do n't have to campaign for it anymore . dru : okay . i - i just want you to feel confident in me . nick : i just gave you a brand - new executive contract , loaded with full perks and performance bonuses . does that sound like confidence to you ? dru : yes . nick : yet you 're still insecure . maybe you think it 's time to go to desperate measures . dru : what do you mean ? nick : is there anything you 'd like to confess to me ? [ scene_break ] jack : sis . ashley : ( gasps ) oh . i did n't hear you come in . jack : yeah , i kinda noticed . hear you were looking for me . ashley : i was . jack : you a little spaced out , or does this just come with the territory ? ashley : what does that mean ? jack : you know , the mad scientist , all that jazz . ashley : oh . yeah , i guess . jack : look , whatever this is about , i hope we can talk through it quickly . i got some big plans in the works . [ scene_break ] phyllis : brad , um , put it this way , i would n't get your hopes up too high . brad : what 'd jack say ? phyllis : you know , the two of you are n't really drinking buddies . brad : phyllis , come on . this is about more than knocking back a couple of beers together . now i realize he 's not gon na hand me jabot on a silver platter , but he knows i am far and away the best man for the job . and if he 's told you otherwise , i want to know about it . phyllis : mm . i 'll just tell you this , jack and i have not had one conversation about you running jabot . brad : okay . what have you talked about ? phyllis : if you wan na know his plans , why do n't you ask him ? brad : because you ca n't get a straight answer outta the guy . phyllis : hey , tell me about it . brad : oh , boy . you 're not wearing your bitterness well there , phyllis . mr. slick really did it this time , huh ? phyllis : you know , brad , i 'm gon na tell you something you should 've learned long ago . no matter what jack says , no matter what he promises , he 's gon na do what he wants , especially when it comes to jabot . so , uh , i think you should take my advice and get a backup plan . because if he wanted you to be c.e.o . , you 'd be sitting in the chair right now . brad : tell me something i did n't already know . [ scene_break ] dru : confess ? did i do something wrong ? nick : you tell me . i know what you 're capable of . the phrase `` over the top `` describes you to a `` t. `` dru : that does n't tell me much . nick : someone sent an e - mail to my sister using my computer and screen name , but it was n't me . dru : oh , and you think it was me ? nick : you 're my number one suspect . dru : wow . i 'm you 're number one suspect . well , why would i do such a thing ? i would n't even know how to get into your e - mail . nick : well , that 's easy . i left it open . dru : yeah , but i would never walk into your office , take over and send someone an e - mail . nick : i know you 're worried about my sister coming home and ruining what you have here . dru : okay , i ca n't deny that , nick . but i would never stir the pot by calling your sister in europe . how unstrategic is that ? nick : so you did n't send her a message of any kind ? dru : no . nick : then who did ? dru : obviously , somebody scandalous , and quite frankly , i 'm insulted that you would suggest that i would do such a thing . nick : well , your reputation precedes you . dru : nick , how are we supposed to work together if you do n't trust me ? now do you believe me or not ? nick : okay . i believe you . but just know , i am going to get to the bottom of this . so if there 's nothing else , you can go . nick : all right . maybe they were n't trying to tell victoria to stay away . maybe they were trying to get her riled up . but who would have the nerve ? i mean , it was n't sharon , it was n't drucilla . ( bangs keyboard ) of course . phyllis . [ scene_break ] ashley : big plans , huh ? what 's that about ? jack : oh , i 'm afraid i did something really stupid . ashley : you ? that 's so hard to believe . ( chuckles ) what 's the stupid thing you did , jackie ? jack : oh , i hurt a very special woman . and the worst part is , she did n't deserve it . [ scene_break ] paul : look , michael , you can hate me all you want , but i have done nothing wrong , nothing illegal , nothing remotely questionable . michael : except ruin my mother 's life . paul : ashley hired me to investigate her father 's new wife . i barely got started before all this fell right in my lap . michael : do you really expect me to believe that this was n't personal ? paul : was i suspicious that something was going on between you and gloria ? you bet . but i did n't set out to prove anything . michael : oh . paul : i did n't dream that you and kevin were her sons . michael : oh , but you could n't wait to run off and tell ashley , hmm ? paul : she was my client . i could n't very well keep it from her , now could i ? michael : right , right , right . just let the chips fall where they may . paul : what else could i do ? michael : despite the fact that there was a very good chance that ashley could go running to her dad and rip this marriage to shreds , which is exactly what happened . paul : what else could i do ? i repeat . michael : you know what you coulda done ? you coulda picked up a damn phone and warned me , your so - called partner . but i guess that never occurred to you , did it ? [ scene_break ] john : great . now what are you in the mood for -- colonnade room , yves ' ? anyplace you wan na go , you name it . gloria : john , please , i - i just really ... john : hey , what about the lodge ? now we have n't been there in ages . let me call them , see if they 'll hold a table for us . gloria : john , listen to me . i really want to stay in tonight . john : hey , what is it ? wh - what 's wrong ? gloria : nothing . nothing 's wrong . i 'm fine . i 'm actually -- i 'm not fine . john , there is something that i have to tell you . john : well , sweetheart , we can talk about it over dinner . gloria : no , no , no . right here , now . john : hey , what in the world is going on here ? gloria : well ... john : come here . are you ... you 're suddenly all pale , your hands are shaking . gloria : because i 'm nervous , nervous about what i have to say to you . john : now , gloria , there 's nothing that we can not talk about . you know that . gloria : i know that , john . and what i have to tell you ... oh , god , this is so hard . please ... john : sweetheart . gloria : i ca n't find the words right now . john : look , whatever it is that you have to say , just -- just come out and say it . we 'll work it out together . gloria : you 're right . you 're always right . so i just have to ... say it and get it over with . john : exactly . now come on . what is it all about ? gloria : i have been keeping a secret from you , john . [ scene_break ] cassie : thank you . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) cassie : hello . nick : hey , it 's dad . where are you ? cassie : i 'm at the coffeehouse . nick : okay , just hang out there . i 'm coming over . cassie : how come ? nick : i just wan na talk to you , that 's all . cassie : okay . bye . lily : ( laughs ) okay . cassie : so what 's goin ' on ? lily : uh , nothin ' . just chillin ' . daniel : you goin ' out ? cassie : no . i wish . i just needed to get out of the house . so , hey , i heard there was gon na be a really good party this weekend . lily : oh , i have n't heard anything . cassie : well , if it 's happening , maybe we could check it out ? sierra : uh , yeah . maybe . daniel : ( chuckles ) uh , you know what , guys ? i think i need to go . ( chuckles ) lily : okay . daniel : bye . hey , uh , what are you doin ' here ? phyllis : hey . what are you doin ' here ? daniel : i 'm just hangin ' out . phyllis : just hangin ' out , huh ? with lily winters again . daniel : with my friends , mom . phyllis : well , why do n't you hang out with me ? what do you think of that ? daniel : okay . phyllis : let 's go . come on . come on . come on . [ scene_break ] john : you 've been keeping a secret from me ? gloria : mm - hmm . and it 's something that i should 've told you a long time ago . but i did n't ... because i did n't want it to ruin what we have . john : i do n't follow . gloria : john , i love you so much . you will never know what you have brought to my life . before i met you ... i thought i would never be truly happy , that i would just be one of those women living a miserable life . john : but that 's -- that 's ancient history . gloria : yeah , yeah , i know . but it still hurts . and i 'll probably always have those scars from those ... those men i was with . and that 's why meeting you was such a thrill to me . to have a handsome and successful and charming man treat me with dignity and respect and kindness ... i was n't exactly used to that . john : gloria , you deserve to be treated like the lovely woman you are . gloria : i know that now . thanks to you . but it 's taken me a long time . before we started dating , i never thought there was any way that i could have a man like you . gloria : so i kept my past a secret ... because i did n't want to do anything to scare you off . john : we 've been over that . we 've talked about what you 've been through . gloria : that 's true . and now you know almost everything about me . john : there 's something else that i do n't know ? gloria : yes . gloria : it 's about my sons . [ scene_break ] paul : it was ashley 's decision to reveal the truth , not mine . michael : would it have killed you to clue me in ? this was my family , for god sake . paul : michael , tell me something . are you ticked off because i investigated your mother or because i - i did n't tip you to what i found out ? michael : no ! no ! my point is we 're supposed to be working together . we 're supposed to have some form of trust , but you have never given me any reason to trust you . paul : you know what ? i 'm sorry you feel that way . michael : how else can i feel ? this is n't the first time you 've stabbed me in the back . paul : what are you talking about ? michael : oh , surely you have n't forgotten what happened when christine and i were representing phyllis and damon . paul : that was not my decision . michael : oh , apparently , you are willing to bend the rules for certain people , but you wo n't lift a finger for me . why ? why is that , paul ? [ scene_break ] ashley : are you talking about phyllis ? jack : yeah . how 'd you know ? ashley : i could n't help but notice that for ex - spouses , you two have been pretty friendly lately . jack : oh , we 've been pretty copacetic lately . till i blew it . ashley : the big plans you mentioned ? jack : oh , damage control . ashley : i get it . jack : i did n't mean to hurt her , ash . in fact , i was pretty thrown by how upset she was . but it does n't change the way she feels . ashley : how ? jack : like i betrayed her . ashley : really ? that bad ? jack : yeah , which is why tonight has to work . i have to do everything i can to make sure she sees how sorry i am , do everything in my power to show her how much she means to me . ashley : think it 's gon na do the trick ? jack : i do n't know . i know this much , i ca n't lose her . and i 'm afraid if i do n't get through to her tonight , that 's exactly what 's gon na happen . ashley : hmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , so did you get your chemistry test back ? daniel : yeah , you bet . right here . phyllis : good . how 'd you do ? daniel : uh , nailed it . phyllis : good ! good , good , good . so , um ... about lily ... daniel : oh , mom , you know what ? she is just a friend . phyllis : mm - hmm . daniel : capital f - r - i - e - n - d . phyllis : yeah , yeah , i understand that , but , uh , i do n't want you hangin ' around with her . [ scene_break ] sierra : man , i was so sure my mom was gon na ground me . cassie : i know what you mean . my parents are on my back big - time . lily : how come ? cassie : well , my mom found a condom in my purse . sierra : cassie , why would you have a condom in your purse ? cassie : protection . lily : are you having sex ? cassie : no , but i think i should be prepared . sierra : well , do you even have a boyfriend ? cassie : no , not really . i mean ... well , but ... lily : but what ? cassie : what do you guys think of max powers ? sierra : he plays on the basketball team , right ? cassie : yeah . i think he 's so hot . and guess what . he drove me home from school today . lily : cassie , he 's a senior . cassie : so ? i like older guys . boys my age are such losers . lily : okay . well , i hope you 're being careful . cassie : obviously . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , i was n't just with lily . cassie and sierra were there , too . what do you want me to do , stop being friends with all of them ? phyllis : oh , you know how i feel about this , okay ? daniel : no , seriously , mom . what do you expect me to do ? you want me to ignore 'em when i walk by them and , i do n't know , go sit at a table all by myself , be a loner ? and what do you have against lily anyway ? you 've got a problem with her mother , so what ? phyllis : oh , come on . i do n't need this right now . daniel : why ? what 's the problem ? phyllis : besides lily , there 's no problem . daniel : unh - unh . i 'm not buying that . what 's wrong ? phyllis : why do n't we change the subject ? daniel : you do n't want to talk to me about this ? phyllis : no , not really . daniel : well , you know , i can tell that you 're upset . phyllis : do me a favor , drop it . [ scene_break ] nick : phyllis . i just left a message for you on your voice mail . i want to see you in my office in an hour . phyllis : oh , yeah , sure . i 'll be there . nick : do that . phyllis : mm - hmm . phyllis : that 's great . daniel : ( laughs ) what was that all about ? phyllis : oh , nothing . nothing . my day has just gone from bad to worse . [ scene_break ] lily : you know what , cassie ? it 's not a good idea to hang out with guys that are a lot older than you . cassie : i do n't see what the big deal is . lily : the big deal is that it 's dangerous . you can get hurt . and trust me , i know what i 'm talking about . cassie : max is n't like that , okay ? he 's totally cool . lily : yeah , that 's what i thought , too , about someone else . and i was very , very wrong . cassie : you do n't think someone like him would be interested in someone my age , do you ? lily : look , i just do n't want to see you get in over your head . nick : hey , gang . i need to borrow cassie for a minute . let 's go to the office . cassie : okay . bye . lily : bye . [ scene_break ] cassie : dad , let 's please get this over with . nick : you know what this is about , right ? cassie : yeah . mom is all freaked out . nick : do n't you think we have a right to be concerned ? cassie : i guess . nick : you guess ? cassie ... your mother found a condom in your purse . cassie : well , she should n't have been looking in my purse in the first place . nick : cassie . cassie : i know . come on , dad . it was a joke . i told mom that . nick : a joke ? cassie : yeah . they had a bunch of them in health class . i took one . i was n't the only one . it 's not a big deal . nick : my 14-year - old daughter is running around with birth control in her purse . that 's a very big deal to me . cassie : why are you so worried ? it 's not like i 'm gon na do anything . nick : cassie , you must know why we are worried . cassie : yeah , i know why mom is . she got pregnant when she was a teenager . she 's afraid that i 'm gon na do the same thing . nick : so ca n't you see why she 's concerned ? cassie : i 'm not my mother . she is totally overreacting . the truth is , you should be thrilled that i have that condom . nick : why on earth would i be thrilled ? cassie : even if i were doing what you both are so afraid of , which i 'm not , would n't you want me to use protection ? [ scene_break ] sierra : all that stuff you said to cassie earlier , you were talking about kevin , were n't you ? lily : if i had known then what i know now ... sierra : so you think you got through to her ? lily : i do n't know . probably not . sierra : hey , what was up with daniel earlier ? lily : uh , i do n't know . had to go talk with his mom or something . can i have a refill ? sierra : no . i mean that look he gave you . that really cute look . lily : i have no idea what you 're talking about . sierra : oh , come on , lily . you can tell me . lily : what ? there 's nothing to tell . sierra : well , you know , you 're really lucky . he 's so cute . lily : you think ? thanks . sierra : like you do n't . lily : whatever . sierra : i just wish someone like that would notice me . lily : wait , what are you talking about ? there 's jason . he stares at you all the time . sierra : okay , yuck ! lily : what ? he 's nice . sierra : yeah . not as nice as daniel , though . lily : all right . well , when you find your dream guy , just make sure that his mom does n't have a major problem with you . sierra : what , his mom does n't like you ? lily : i do n't know . she and my mom ca n't stand each other . sierra : well , i do n't see what that has to do with anything . it 's not your mom he 'd be going out with . [ scene_break ] daniel : mom , are you with me ? phyllis : huh ? what ? i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i have a lot on my mind . daniel : yeah , obviously . whatever 's bugging you that you do n't want to tell me about . phyllis : ( sighs ) yeah . daniel : is it jack ? phyllis : why would you think that ? daniel : i do n't know . 'cause whenever you 're in a mood , it 's either work or jack . phyllis : or both . daniel : okay . so what 's up with jack ? phyllis : hey , let 's talk about your love life . daniel : ( chuckles ) hey , let 's not . phyllis : all right . well , let 's not talk about mine . daniel : okay . well , whatever it is , just have faith . phyllis : really ? are you now the voice of optimism ? daniel : uh , no . i 'm just trying to help . phyllis : thank you . i appreciate that . i 'm sorry . i 'm a little stressed . daniel : you know , i actually have an idea . you could go down to the club and get a workout in . that always helps blow off some steam . phyllis : you forget , i have a command performance in my boss ' office in an hour . daniel : ooh . afterwards . you know you always feel better after a good , long hard sweat . phyllis : what about dinner ? daniel : there 's leftovers in the fridge . phyllis : yeah ? daniel : mm - hmm . phyllis : oh , okay . i 'll do that . daniel : cool . phyllis : good . do you have homework tonight ? daniel : yeah . actually , i , uh , i do . phyllis : oh , okay . all right . okay , do that , and then what about seein ' a movie ? daniel : yeah , i could go for a movie . phyllis : okay . good . it 's a deal . [ scene_break ] ashley : knowing phyllis , she 's gon na expect some serious groveling . jack : look , i know you two have had your issues in the past . ashley : jack , at this point in my life , i am hardly the person to give advice on relationships . and i 'm gon na tell you something else . jack : oh , what 's that ? ashley : i hope you two can find your way back to each other if that 's what you want . jack : wow , have you changed your tune . ashley : well , despite all the turmoil in your marriage , it was the happiest time of your life , was n't it ? jack : that 's what i love about being an abbott . when it comes down to the nitty - gritty , we look out for each other . ashley : yes , we do . and if we 're not there for each other , then who the hell will be ? oh . oh . oh . jack : hey . ashley : hmm ? jack : what 's this i hear about you and paul williams ? ashley : he 's very nice . it 's mostly business . jack : mostly business ? what business do you have with a private investigator ? ashley : yeah , jackie . that 's why i wanted to talk to you . i almost hate to tell you this . jack : you know what ? do n't . do n't tell me , not tonight , anyway . i want to stay focused on this phyllis thing . it means the world to me . i got ta get crackin ' . i got ta stop by chancellor on my way . ashley : okay . jack : can this wait till the morning ? ashley : yes , i guess it can . uh , good luck . jack : thanks . ashley : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] nick : cassie , i do n't even know how to answer that . okay , um , no . i do n't want you out there having sex right now . and if you 're not having sex , that means you do n't need condoms . cassie : dad , do n't you trust me ? nick : that 's not the point . sweetheart , to be with a boy in that ... that way , that 's a big step in a girl 's life . cassie : i know that . nick : you may know that in here , but you are not gon na truly understand it until it happens . sex changes everything . you 're a teenager . cassie : then stop treating me like i 'm a little kid . nick : my point is , you are not all grown up yet . you 're not . i know you want to take on the world , but life is a lot tougher than you think . your mom and i just want to make sure that you do n't get hurt . cassie : i 'm not gon na get hurt . nick : you know , it was n't too long ago that i was your age . i felt the same way . cassie : it was different when you were my age . nick : not really . look , cass , you are a beautiful young lady . i 'm very proud of you . our job as parents is to make sure that you are safe . has your mother talked to you about how important it is to wait ? cassie : yeah . nick : there 's good reason , you know ? waiting until you 're older , finding someone that you really love and that you 're in a committed relationship with , that is very important . you understand that ? cassie : yeah , dad . i get it . i understand , okay ? nick : okay . you know , if it was up to me , you 'd have to wait until you were , like , 40 or something . cassie : or i could have an arranged marriage like they do in india . you could pick the guy for me . nick : that works for me . come here . nick : i know that talking about this stuff is n't easy . it certainly was n't easy for me , but i want you to always feel like you can come and talk to me or your mom , all right ? cassie : well , it 's easier to talk to you . you totally get it . look , maybe you could talk to mom , tell her not to go hysterical . i 'm not gon na do anything stupid . she should trust me . nick : i 'll talk to her . cassie : thanks , dad . [ scene_break ] damon : i guess i 'm just a little confused as to what it is you really want . i mean , are you interested in us having a committed relationship ? because the way you 've been acting , it seems to me like you just want us to date . and , adrienne , frankly i 'm here to tell you that that does n't work for me , not after all we 've been through . i ca n't do a casual relationship , not with you . adrienne : so you give me the silent treatment for weeks . hmm . that makes sense . damon : talking to yourself ? that 's never a good sign . [ scene_break ] michael : good old paul williams -- always fighting for truth , justice and the blah , blah , blah , blah . paul : do you really think that gloria could keep you and kevin a secret forever ? michael : i tried to warn her that it would all blow up in her face one day . paul : well , maybe you should have tried harder . michael : easy for you to say . look , as far as i 'm concerned , you 're the enemy now , and i 'm not gon na sit around and wait for you to betray me again . so i 'd like you out of this office by , uh , morning . [ scene_break ] john : now i know you 've been having problems with your sons . have they gotten worse ? gloria : no . it 's nothing like that . john : you know , you never told me what created this distance between you . now if you 'd like to share that with me now , i would like to know . gloria , look at me . now listen . whatever you 've been keeping secret inside all these months , its okay . you can trust me . look , i feel terrible that you 've been estranged from your sons . and i know how much pain you felt when they would n't spend christmas with you . and until then , i thought there would be some kind of reconciliation . then when i met them , they seemed like nice fellows -- gloria : john , stop it . just stop it . i ca n't listen to this . i just have to be honest with you . those young men we had dinner with ... they were n't my sons . [ next_on ] ashley : is it just me , or do i seem to be complicating people 's lives ? paul : what i want to know is what i could do for you . brad : are you going to appoint me c.e.o . of this company or not ? gloria : i 'm not ashamed of my sons at all . john : well , what are their names ? | brad asked phyllis if jack intended to make him ceo of jabot . phyllis told him it would be wise to have a backup plan . when jack admitted he 'd betrayed phyllis , ashley surprised him by suggesting he do whatever it took to get back the woman who clearly made him so happy . daniel refused phyllis ' order that he stay away from lily , then talked his mother into going to the gym to work off the stress she was under . after learning cassie was carrying a condom , lily told her not to rush into sex or she 'd live to regret it . sierra later understood that lily was talking about her experiences with kevin , then pointed out to her that daniel seemed to like her . nick blamed sharon for sending the email to victoria . when sharon suggested drucilla , nick went after her . dru was offended and assured nick it was n't her . when he realized it could have been phyllis , he ordered her to meet him at ne . nick and cassie had a heart to heart about the dangers of having sex before you 're ready . while thinking about how long it had been since she 'd seen damon , adrienne was surprised when he found her at the coffeehouse . michael refused to listen to paul 's logical arguments , blamed him for the fiasco with john and gloria , and demanded he find a new place to work by the next day . while john tried to convince gloria to have dinner with him to celebrate their anniversary , she told him the two young men he 'd met had n't been her real sons . |
lily : do n't tell me you 're interested in joining the objectivist society . j.t . : the what ? lily : yeah , that 's what i thought . j.t . : hey , what -- what 's with the death stare all of a sudden ? lily : j.t . , what are you doing here ? are you checking on korbel 's schedule ? j.t . : is it up there ? where ? i 'd love to see it . lily : i mean , why look at a posting when you can just follow him around ? j.t . : hey , i 'm taking a forensics science workshop . a guest lecturer 's putting it on . lily : and why the sudden interest ? j.t . : well , i 'm just upgrading my pi skills . my lab 's on wednesday morning . you gon na be around ? we 'll get a cup of coffee . lily : well , that 's good . that 's good , 'cause , you know , if you were just here just to follow colleen and adrian around , then that would be harassment . j.t . : oh , no . no , no . korbel is the one who slept with his student . that 's his area of expertise , not mine . lily : you know the dean dropped the investigation into their relationship ? j.t . : yeah , i heard that . i heard that . lily : and not that it 's any of your business , but , uh , they are through . j.t . : thanks for the heads - up . lily : no , i 'm serious , j.t . colleen and adrian are over . j.t . : well , that 's good . guess i should n't waste my time trying to prove otherwise . [ scene_break ] colleen : good morning , professor . korbel : yes . yes , it is . um , are you alone ? colleen : well , my uncle jack is hard at work , and i believe that we should get down to business as soon as possible . korbel : oh , really ? you know , i was thinking the same thing . colleen : hmm . great minds think alike . colleen : ( clears throat ) colleen : um , i 'm -- i 'm studying the deteriorating morals of modern society , and this is field research . sharon : so you 're ... taking the hands - on approach ? colleen : i guess you could say that , yes . ( laughs ) sharon : oh . ( chuckles ) korbel : i guess it 'd be futile to pretend this is n't exactly what it appears to be . sharon : um , trust me , if i could rewind , i would 've come downstairs wearing a full - length parka and combat boots . and , colleen , you 'd be , um , reading the bible . and you would be ... korbel : not here . sharon : yeah . so , um , if you 'll excuse me , i 'm just gon na go back upstairs and , um , put some clothes on . colleen : ( sighs ) i had no idea that she was here . korbel : ah . apparently , sharon thought the same of you . colleen : oh , well , so much for keeping our relationship a secret . korbel : okay , let 's just go to the coffeehouse and regroup . colleen : no . i wan na stay here and talk to her in private . maybe i can make her understand . korbel : yeah , i do n't think she 's gon na buy the whole research theory now . colleen : then i 'll tell her the truth , why she has to keep quiet . uh , well , let 's just hope that i 'm as persuasive in person as i am in my essays . korbel : well , if that 's the case , then we have nothing to worry about , do we ? good luck . colleen : oh , thanks . i 'm gon na need it . [ scene_break ] daniel : come on in . amber : ( singsongy voice ) today is your lucky day . daniel : the packers signed ladainian tomlinson ? amber : `` la `` who ? daniel : running back ... the chargers ... set the all - time single season touchdown record . you know , football ? amber : ( normal voice ) right , right . guess again . daniel : i won the lottery . amber : ( gasps ) close enough ! i am granting you v.i.p . access to strangersbynight . daniel : oh , really ? well , i 'm already a member . amber : yes , but this is a special , exclusive section , a board where swingers meet . daniel : uh , yeah . i 'm not really into meeting people . that 's just too weird . amber : no , not in person ! online only . i 'd never do that . daniel : then what 's the point ? amber : just -- it 's taking it to another level . you know , a place where you can talk about your fantasies . daniel : ( snaps fingers ) i have lily for that . amber : yes , but every husband has some thoughts he ca n't share with his wife , and this is just a safe place to explore them . daniel : ( chuckles ) trust me , i 'm doing plenty with a regular membership . amber : oh , come on . this is my way of saying good - bye to the site . you know , ever since i started seeing cane , i just stopped e - mailing guys . daniel : so what , are you trying to live vicariously through me ? amber : it 's a way of saying thank you . you helped me land cane by using the rules , and now i am showing you the rules of playing online . daniel : well , i have liked what you 've shown me so far . amber : all you have to do is prove you exist . daniel : ah , see , we have n't got that far in my philosophy class yet . amber : ( laughs ) very funny . all you have to do is upload your photo on the web site , and you are done . daniel : i do n't want to post my picture . you know that . amber : oh , come on . no one is gon na see it . daniel : are you sure ? amber : yes , i am positive . but it 's just for the company records . you have to take a picture with me so they can prove -- here , hold this -- so they can prove you know me . ( camera beeps ) daniel : okay , but if this goes public , i 'm sending cane that picture of you in the garter belt . amber : ( giggles ) do n't bother . he has the real thing . okay . ready ? look up . daniel : yeah , okay . amber : mm . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) cane : you americans work fast . jill : oh , i have no choice . the tv show set me back a couple of days . cane : oh , i meant the media . the word 's already out that i 'm a chancellor . jill : what are you talking about ? [ cane shows jill the video clip on the internet ] jill : did you see that man who just left here ? ji min : sure . cane from the nightclub , right ? jill : cane . cane is my son . i 'll explain it all to you at dinner . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , my god , i ca n't believe these `` extreme catwalk `` people ! they put it on the internet ? ! cane : no worries . i probably wo n't be here much longer anyway . jill : why ? cane : well , my visa 's expired , and marrying amber does n't give me citizenship right away , so i was hoping to keep a low profile . but now that 137,000 people and counting have seen this , there 's not much chance of that . jill : oh , i 'm so sorry . honey , i had no idea they were filming me . cane : i know you did n't . it 's okay . jill : well , does this mean that you ... cane : i 'll get deported ? there 's a good chance it 'll happen , yeah . [ scene_break ] jack : so the press asked me 101 questions about nikki running against me . phyllis : how 'd it go ? jack : well , i hate to brag , but i think it could n't have gone much better . i 'm starting to get the hang of these press conferences . phyllis : well , you 're a natural . jack : ah , i need to learn to be more concise . i 'm late for this meeting . hey , speaking of that , what 's your morning like ? are you busy ? 'cause i 'd love for you to be part of this . phyllis : i 'm fine . i do n't have a meeting for another couple hours , i think . jack : oh , great . phyllis : who 's on the docket ? jack : here we go . lauren ! lauren : hi . jack : hey , i hope i have n't kept you waiting . wow , look at you , how big you 've gotten . lauren : well , he 's been hitting the gym . you know how it is . i thought i would bring him to his first business meeting , start him early . phyllis : jack ? jack : uh , look , why do n't we take this into the conference room ? phyllis : oh , i - i ca n't . i have a meeting . lauren : oh . uh , is there any way that you could reschedule ? i would really love it if you would join us . jack : yeah , i -- i 'd like that as well . i know your meeting is n't for another hour . i promise to get you out in time . phyllis : yeah , yeah , let 's make it quick then . [ scene_break ] sharon : you know , back when i was in college , coming downstairs wearing the same clothes as the night before was considered `` the walk of shame . `` is it still that way ? colleen : um , if you 're sorry about what you did . but you guys are engaged . you 're fine . sharon : oh . no , okay . i 'm in the clear . ( laughs ) colleen : ( laughs ) so , um ... about earlier ... sharon : yeah , you know , i was just surprised to see you here with adrian , because last i heard i thought that you two had broken up . colleen : well , that 's what we want people to believe . because , i mean , he could lose his job at the university if they found out that we were dating . sharon : right . colleen : i have n't even told lily , so you 're the only one that knows . and right now , i 'm begging you to keep it that way . sharon : colleen , take it from someone who has made her share of romantic mistakes . dating your professor is n't a good idea . colleen : so i 've heard . ( chuckles ) but , sharon , he makes me happy . so i guess if ... dating adrian is a mistake , then it 's the best one i 've ever made . sharon : well , you 're an adult . no one can tell you what to do . colleen : you 're the first one to realize that . ( laughs ) wait , does that mean that you 're not -- sharon : no , i 'm -- i am not going to tell jack about this . i 'm going to respect your privacy . colleen : thank you . thank you so much . [ scene_break ] jack : which is why i think fenmore � s could be the anchor store to the entire clear springs shopping complex . phyllis : yeah , i think a more upscale boutique would be a better idea . lauren : well , you know , you 're gon na need high - end shoes and accessories as well . in fact , i have this great italian designer named frederico . he 's been looking to get into the american market . jack : listen , the complex is gon na be big enough for a fenmore � s and a number of boutiques . that way , we offer our customers as many choices as possible . lauren : so we can benefit from our couture neighbors . i like that a lot , jack . jack : excellent . phyllis , i would like you and lauren to start contacting all the major designers . let 's see if we ca n't turn clear springs into wisconsin 's answer to 5th avenue . phyllis : oh . oh , wow . um , i 'd love to , except i am so busy . i 'm gon na have to assign this to somebody else . uh , pardon me , i - i have to run . my schedule ... jack : lauren , i - i am sorry . i thought phyllis would be all over this . lauren : oh , no . it 's fine . i 'm fully prepared to do this myself . [ scene_break ] daniel : this profile is really detailed . hmm , body type . i guess i would say that i 'm `` fit and trim . `` amber : oh , do n't be so modest . you 're definitely `` cut and buff . `` daniel : yeah ? amber : mm - hmm . daniel : well , i guess lifting all those mail bins has finally paid off , huh ? amber : ( laughs ) oh , okay , wait . next question , `` age . `` daniel : 23 . i do n't want people to know that i ca n't legally order a drink . amber : ( laughs ) `` occupation . `` daniel : how about management trainee ? amber : ooh , perfect . you 'll be an exec soon anyway . daniel : okay , next question ... ( sighs ) `` turn - ons . `` well , i ca n't say lily . amber : mmm , no way . you do n't want to give away anything that might reveal your identity . daniel : okay , what if i said i like women in lingerie and high heels ? amber : oh , you are a traditionalist . daniel : mmm . ( laughs ) amber : ( laughs ) daniel : all right . and final question ... `` describe your most intense erotic experience `` ? amber : oh , my . daniel : yikes . ( computer beeps ) lily : daniel . ( chuckles ) you are gon na get a headache from staring at that computer screen all the time . oh , did you guys hear about cane ? amber : what 'd he do not involving me ? lily : nothing . i mean , just his mom . here , check this out . ( computer beeps ) [ lily shows them the video clip ] jill : did you see that man who just left here ? ji min : sure . cane from the nightclub , right ? jill : cane . cane is my son . i 'll explain it all to you at dinner . [ scene_break ] amber : ( gasps ) oh , that 's right . he told me about that . that 's from that `` extreme catwalk `` shoot , right ? lily : yeah . did you know that he was jill 's son when you married him ? amber : mmm , no . no way . i mean , they 're -- they 're nothing alike . i would n't have never known in , like , a billion years . lily : so is he gon na get in a lot of trouble 'cause of the -- of all this publicity ? amber : well , why would he ? it 's just turning him into the celebrity he deserves to be . [ scene_break ] jill : look , i am a citizen , and my son has a legitimate birth certificate . now there 's got to be a way around this . i do n't care if he has an australian passport . you figure it out . cane : now i see why they made you the mean judge . jill : thanks to you , cane may have to leave the country . kay : no . no , jill , thanks to you . i saw your video . ( chuckles ) i was not the one idiotic enough to get caught on tape . cane : well , now the d.n.a . tests are back , we have proof i 'm a chancellor . can your attorney maybe figure this mess out ? jill : i do n't know . the way the government is scrutinizing immigrants these days , biology might not be enough . kay : well , you should 've thought of that before you opened your big mouth . jill : oh , how dare you ? all of this is happening 'cause of you , anyway . kay : oh , shut up ! for once in your life , will you just please shut up ? now if you will relax for just a moment , i think i may be able to help my grandson . [ scene_break ] kevin : okay , look ... you 're supposed to add a shot of syrup to that , not -- not half the bottle . okay ? colleen : so ... sharon is my new favorite person . korbel : well , i 'll try not to be offended by the demotion . colleen : ( laughs ) korbel : i take it she agreed not to say anything ? colleen : do i get an `` a `` ? korbel : on delivery and conclusion , not so much on the initial concept . colleen : well , i 'm sure it all balances out in the end . korbel : we hope . now in the future , we got ta be more careful . colleen : i will do a room check before i invite you over . do n't worry . ( door opens and closes ) j.t . : did you know that forensics experts can reconstruct fingerprints even after they 've been wiped off ? korbel : what is this , random facts day ? oh , did you know that during his lifetime , michelangelo 's nickname was il divino ? colleen : guys , come on . i really do n't want to play this game . j.t . : it 's just amazing to me that -- that no matter how much effort people put into covering up a crime , there is always evidence . colleen : what 's your point ? j.t . : oh , just that ... this , uh , forensics workshop is really , really informative . colleen : well , you know , is n't that the whole big deal of it all ? korbel : you know , i have heard good things about the criminal justice department . j.t . : what are you taking my picture for , hmm ? korbel : well , i ca n't help it . you 're ... you 're such a handsome guy . j.t . : and you 're a weird dude . colleen : what are you doing ? korbel : just trust me . j.t . : hey , why do n't you , uh , snap another one ? i think i was blinking on that first shot . korbel : sure . hang on a sec . j.t . : ( laughs ) yeah , good . just e - mail me that , all right ? i , uh , i got ta go . colleen : what are you doing ? korbel : just let me fix the time and date stamp . okay , i want an accurate record of how often j.t . happens runs into you . [ scene_break ] jack : okay , you want to tell me what that was about ? phyllis : shh . shh , shh , shh . ( whispering ) she 's almost asleep . jack : ( whispers ) why were you being rude to lauren ? phyllis : what are you talking about ? i was just pointing out how busy i was . jack : ( normal voice ) well , find time to apologize . phyllis : ( normal voice ) why ? for being a good businesswoman ? jack : let 's not pretend this is about business . i know what you 're like when you 're holding a grudge . phyllis : ( whispers ) i 'm not holding a grudge , jack . whatever this is , it 's between us , okay ? jack : you can hate her when you 're off the clock . i need the two of you to get along right now and work together . lauren : oh , hey . i 'm sending a message to frederico in milan . phyllis : oh , do you want a medal ? lauren : ( sighs ) i 'd actually settle for civility . phyllis : ( sighs ) jack thinks i should apologize to you . is n't that rich ? lauren : phyllis , please . phyllis : listen , lauren ... summer and i were kidnapped because you kept quiet , and i 'm supposed to say i 'm sorry ? lauren : you know , i 've -- i 've really run out of ways to -- to tell you how much i regret what happened . summer : ( crying ) phyllis : see ? now you 're making her cry . lauren : thank you . look , i -- i 'm gon na work on this project . and , you know , if it works out to be a good experience , i guess it 's just gon na be up to you . [ scene_break ] kay : well , according to my attorney , you have a solid case since you can prove you are jill 's son . cane : that 's a relief . will it be a problem 'cause i was working on fake papers ? kay : we 'll have to wait and see . uh , she mentioned you may have to appear in court . jill : he should n't have to do that . he should n't have to prove his citizenship . he 's an american . he was born here . kay : well , we 're trying to prove that now , jill . that 's what we 're trying to do . also , she , uh , suggested that you get a , uh , substantial job to show that you are contributing to society . cane : it 's such a shame this country does n't see the value of a good mixologist . ( laughs ) jill : ( laughs ) come on , you must 've had some other jobs . cane : well , i helped my uncle with his goats . there 's probably not a lot of call for that , is there ? kay : afraid not , no . cane : uh ... i worked in a factory making little widgets , which were used in the manufacture of bigger widgets . kay : ( chuckles ) cane : no , seriously , um , i worked in construction for a couple years , and i worked at a , uh , used car lot as a , uh , security guard . jill : i have an idea . why do n't you come and work with me here at jabot ? cane : i gave up wearing lipstick and perfume a couple years ago . i would n't know where to start . jill : no , no , i 'm serious . come on , sales , contracts ... this is a big company . there a lot of departments , something would interest you . cane : i do n't want a made - up job because i 'm the boss ' son . ( cell phone ringing ) cane : excuse me . hello ? would i like to make a comment for the `` leanna love show `` ? you bet i do . ( clears throat ) rack off ! kay : oh . jill : ( laughing ) cane : hello ? they hung up . jill : no wonder . [ scene_break ] korbel : thanks , tommy . j.t . : checkmate . korbel : i doubt you even know how the pieces on a chessboard move . j.t . : you know , i 'm gon na have to get a bigger memory stick for my camera since we 're running into each other so often . korbel : as you can see , colleen is n't here . so unless you want to erect a shrine in my honor , why do you want pictures of me alone ? j.t . : oh , it 's a class project . we 're studying surveillance . korbel : and you chose me as your subject ? god , i 'm flattered . j.t . : i 'm thinking of titling it `` 24/7 - -the monotonous life of adrian korbel . `` korbel : ( chuckles ) yeah . [ scene_break ] colleen : so where is everyone ? lily : uh , devon is in class , and daniel and amber are picking up food . so how was your morning ? colleen : um , it was all right , except for the fact that i saw j.t . ten times . i 'm serious . he is everywhere i go . lily : wait , what is up with that ? colleen : i do n't know . i do n't know , but he needs to get a life . lily : oh , i saw him on campus , and he claimed that he was taking a workshop . colleen : right , 'cause j.t . and school , those go together . i do n't know , he just -- he 's looking for an excuse to be everywhere i am . lily : well , i do n't get why he 's still following you around . i mean , it 's not like you 're still trying to hide your torrid affair with adrian . colleen : ( chuckles ) lily : you 're still seeing him , are n't you ? [ scene_break ] cane : yeah , mostly commercial drywall . kay : uh - huh . well , i could , uh , speak to chancellor 's head of development . i 'm sure he could find you a position commensurate with your skills . jill : as opposed to him accepting a job here at jabot . you are qualified for any number of legitimate jobs here . kay : he said he was n't interested . cane : `` he `` is in the room , katherine . jill : katherine , there are n't many construction jobs in genoa city . he might have to leave town . kay : you could always visit , and there 's always the phone . jill : that is not the same thing , and you know it . cane : should i leave , or do you want to hear my opinion ? kay : you know , you are so selfish , jill . for heaven 's sake ! jill : i 'm selfish ? ! i 'm selfish , you child thief ! kay : oh , you stop it ! please stop it . i 'm offering him a tremendous opportunity . can you not -- can you not be happy for him ? jill : why are you trying to send my son away again ? cane : both of you , be quiet . in case you have n't noticed , i can make my own decisions . that includes where i work . jill , i do n't take handouts . i 'm not starting now . and , katherine , i 'm not gon na cozy up to the woman who gave me away . ( cell phone ringing ) cane : excuse me . whoever it is , it 's `` no comment . `` [ scene_break ] amber : cane , its amber . no , no , i get it . i get it . lots of reporters calling , huh ? oh , honey , do n't -- do n't apologize . do n't apologize . listen , uh , we 're gon na pick up some food and head over to daniel 's . um , why do n't you come by when you 're done ? oh , family bonding . sounds good . ( laughs ) is that katherine yelling in the background ? oh , good luck with that . okay , see you soon , baby . bye . kevin : all right , listen , you 're gon na give the green copy to the customers , and we keep the yellow copy for -- for our records , okay ? got it ? good , okay , um , why do n't you wipe that table down over there ? whew , man . he 's a nice guy , but he 's just not getting it . daniel : ( snorts ) kevin : where 'd all the good employees go ? this is the third person i 've hired since jana left . daniel : that 's rough , dude . kevin : yeah , yeah , and trying to find somebody with , uh , management potential ? that 's a nightmare . i mean , these people can barely make change . amber : hey , maybe you should post the job on campus . kevin : yeah , maybe . daniel : maybe you should give the new guy a break , and he 'll get it . kevin : yeah , he better . i ca n't be here all the time . amber : hey , listen , we got a ton of food . why do n't you come chill with us , take a little break ? kevin : what , and leave , uh , barney fife here all by himself ? daniel : oh , he is not gon na bankrupt you in an hour . come on . [ scene_break ] lily : okay . all right . bye , dad . colleen : anything exciting ? lily : um , not as exciting as you and adrian . you guys have been together this whole time ? colleen : well , okay . well , we tried to break up , but we just could n't stay away from each other . lily : oh . colleen : i 'm sorry i could n't tell you . lily : whatever . i wo n't tell anyone . colleen : well , we already got outed this morning . sharon saw us kissing . lily : what ? but you know she 's gon na tell jack , right ? colleen : no , actually , she was pretty cool . she promised she would n't tell anyone . but , of course , she did n't hesitate to give me advice . lily : mmm , let me guess . it was , `` do n't date him . he 's bad for you . you do n't know what you 're doing . you 're gon na get in trouble . `` colleen : yeah , pretty much . but she also said that i 'm an adult , and i get to make my own choices . got ta respect that . lily : yeah . well , you think you can trust her ? colleen : i do n't know . i guess we 'll find out . [ scene_break ] jack : i wish someone would tell me what 's going on around here . sharon : what do you mean ? jack : oh , phyllis is pretending to be polite to lauren , and all the while undermining her mentally . sharon : hmm , last i heard , those two were , you know , as close as could be . but then , um , you know , phyllis turns on everyone eventually . you know that . jack : well , i know she 's unpredictable . but she usually comes around . sharon : right . so how was your morning so far ? jack : my morning was fine . how was yours ? sharon : um , embarrassing , a little . i forgot that you do not live alone anymore . jack : did something happen ? sharon : well , i went downstairs to make breakfast this morning wearing nothing but one of your shirts . jack : well , i 'm sorry i missed that . sharon : well , colleen did n't . jack : oh . well , i mean , we 're engaged , right ? i mean , she knows that . sharon : yeah . no , it was just a little bit awkward . jack : well , what was it ? did she say something that made you more uncomfortable ? sharon : not exactly . sharon : uh , no . the only thing that made me uncomfortable was getting caught . um , colleen did n't make a big deal about it . jack : then why are you still flustered ? sharon : because she was just so ... blasé . she even made a joke about it . jack : well , would you have felt better if she 'd been embarrassed ? sharon : um , not really . no . i was just surprised at how mature she was . jack : well , it all sounds pretty innocent to me . [ sharon remembering ] colleen : ( clears throat ) if dating adrian is a mistake , then it 's the best one i 've ever made . sharon : well , you 're an adult . no one can tell you what to do . colleen : you 're the first one to realize that . ( laughs ) wait , does that mean that you 're not -- sharon : no , i 'm -- i am not going to tell jack about this . i 'm going to respect your privacy . colleen : thank you . thank you so much . [ scene_break ] sharon : yeah , you 're right . i 'm overreacting . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , we picked up a stray at the coffeehouse . hope you do n't mind . colleen : yay ! you can eat the carbs . amber : it 's okay . cane 's on his way . he 'll help . lily : well , looks like we 're throwing a party . daniel : yeah . lily : hi . daniel : so what 's the latest gossip ? anything hot ? lily : um ... ( clears throat ) nothing worth mentioning . kevin : what , uh , what was up with adrian going all paparazzi on j.t . at the coffeehouse ? amber : oh , it sounds like gossip to me . colleen : a defensive move . j.t . 's been in our faces . kevin : ah , well , just be thankful he did n't hit you over the head with a coffeepot . lily : well , she ca n't call the cops 'cause he 's just following her around . kevin : not like they 'd do anything anyway , trust me . colleen : guys , j.t . 's really freaking me out . i 'm worried he 's gon na go through my e - mail again . daniel : okay , that is so not cool . lily : well , you guys , he is a private detective , so privacy is n't something that he values . kevin : well , if you want , colleen , i can make sure he ca n't get into your computer . colleen : you would do that for me ? kevin : yeah . yeah . uh , to stick it to pretty boy ? you bet i would . all i have to do is install a firewall on your laptop . daniel : yeah , but if colleen uses a web - based internet program , then he could still hack her i.s.p . server . lily : hello ? ( laughs ) when did i marry a computer geek ? daniel : hello ? i.t . is a very hot career , and i 'm trying to learn more about it . lily : ( laughs ) okay . amber : you know , colleen , you need to just attack the root of the problem . you need to get j.t . to lose interest . colleen : i just wish i knew how . amber : well , hook up with someone new . always worked for me . colleen : no , no . i ca n't string along some guy just to get rid of j.t . lying to someone is n't fair . lily : yeah , you 're right . it 's not . [ scene_break ] jill : great . you made him so uncomfortable he left . kay : oh , please . it was just an offer , for heaven 's sake . jill : ( scoffs ) that you made without consulting me . kay : well , as he said before , it is his decision . jill : katherine , if he worked here , i would be able to see him every day . kay : you do n't need an excuse to -- to be around your son . jill : well , i would if he was off building skyscrapers in phoenix . kay : well , i just think he deserves a chance to excel in his chosen profession . jill : construction 's not his chosen profession , dear . he 's drifted from job to job . it 's not his dream . kay : well , neither is working at jabot . jill : well , maybe it would be if he tried it here . kay : fine . oh , please . the -- the offer was just an option . jill : well , it 's a very bad option , katherine . you tried to separate us when he was a baby . you 're trying to do it again ! kay : stop being so melodramatic ! i 'm tired of it ! jill : you know what ? i do n't wan na listen -- kay : for heaven 's sake ! the job was simply a job to be offered . jill : get the hell out of my office . [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , a lot of malls are changing their style to look like these outdoor towns . phyllis : mm - hmm . lauren : it 's nice . it 's more of a shopping experience than just , you know , rote . phyllis : right , right , right . they 're more like lifestyle centers . lauren : yeah , yeah . i 'm reading they 're going up everywhere . phyllis : yeah , they 're a mini - tourist attraction , are n't they ? lauren : ( laughs ) yeah . but it 's really a genius concept . it is . i 'm really excited that fenmore � s is gon na be part of it . phyllis : yeah . a lot of these centers are a little more diversified . they have , uh , movie theaters , apartment buildings , um , conference centers . lauren : why do n't you move n.v.p . ? that way they 'll be part of the day - to - day activities . phyllis : possibly . lauren : i mean , look at this . you could live in this town . phyllis : well , i would n't go that far , but , um , it definitely has a - a community feel , with a lot of customers -- a - a wide array . lauren : right , which is great for the retail and the development . phyllis : mm - hmm . and it 's structurally sound for the business owner . plenty of accommodation means a larger profit margin . lauren : yes , and happy people all around . phyllis : there you go , happy people . lauren : yeah . phyllis : yeah . lauren : why do n't we do something like offering a rewards program ? you know , for people who continue to shop with us . jack : well , sounds like i 'm interrupting a good brainstorming session . lauren : well , hey . phyllis : we were talking about the structural details of the complex and how it will , um , assist revenue . lauren : actually , i 'm really glad you came back . there are a few things i wan na go over before we proceed . i really need your assurance that fenmore � s is going to be highlighted in this development . jack : consider it done . lauren : okay . and i wan na lock in my rent for five years . phyllis : oh , whoa , whoa , whoa . ( laughs ) wow . getting ahead of yourself . i mean , if -- if the center is successful , we have every right to raise your rent . lauren : if the project is successful , it 's because the foot traffic was brought in by fenmore � s . jack : you 're right . and i 'm happy to offer you a 5-year lease . lauren : thank you . i also wan na make sure that i 'm able to pick the location and work with the architect on design . jack : that wo n't be a problem , either . first i want to get both of you out to clear springs to look at this site together . [ scene_break ] lily : hey , maybe there 's a way that you can pretend to date somebody else without hurting anyone . cane : we 're the bad guys when it comes to romance , huh ? amber : uh , because we have to do things like pretend - date to get your attention . daniel : here we go with the rules again . kevin : yeah , and then you find the girls who do n't sweat using a guy . they 're fun . lily : oh ! colleen , i got it . you need a beard . all : ( laugh ) cane : that would definitely get my attention . daniel : yeah , in a bad way . lily : no , you guys , i mean , a cover . remember when you acted like you were dating daniel 'cause my parents did n't want us together ? colleen : i already tried that . i dated rocky , and j.t . did n't even notice . amber : okay , because he was n't your type . you need to find someone plausible . lily : yeah . colleen : it 's a good idea . but the question is ... who ? daniel : well , you know i 'd love to return the favor , but the whole marriage thing , that kind of excludes me . lily : yeah , and there are some things that i wo n't share with you . daniel : ( laughs ) cane : i 'd do it , but we 'd end up on the internet . amber : besides , i 'm the jealous type . kevin : ahem . colleen , i think you 're overlooking the obvious choice here . colleen : who ? kevin : me ! all : ( laughing ) [ scene_break ] jack : i want you both to get out to clear springs . check out the area . check out the site . get inspired . i want your help in making this a truly unique shopping experience for anyone who goes there . lauren : you do n't ask for much , do you , jack ? jack : i also want you both to go there in the next couple of weeks . phyllis : oh , okay . i 'm gon na have to check my schedule . jack : okay , great . i 'll leave you two creative geniuses to do your magic . phyllis : great . lauren : thanks . phyllis : great . that 's great . well , i 'm booked till the end of the year . you 're gon na have to go alone . lauren : gee , what a shocker . phyllis : mm - hmm . uh - oh . i have to change her . lauren : yes . phyllis : i do n't have any diapers . lauren : you do n't ? phyllis : i have to go down to the nursery , unless you have one . lauren : yes , actually i do . phyllis : thank you . lauren : oh , is summer still having trouble with diaper rash ? phyllis : she was never having trouble with diaper rash . no , she was n't . lauren : phyllis , there 's this new lotion i got , all right ? it 's got aloe and tea tree oil . it should heal her in a day or two -- and the diaper . phyllis : thank you very much . and i 'll maybe try that . ( whispers ) hi , sweetie . yeah . [ scene_break ] colleen : ( laughs ) wait , so you dating me ? kevin : why not ? colleen : kevin , that 's the most ridiculous idea i 've ever heard . lily : yeah , talk about something j.t . would never believe . kevin : oh , come on . we 've worked through our issues . colleen : yes , but there 's a huge difference between no longer despising someone and dating them . kevin : yeah , colleen , and there is a thin line between love and hate . amber : opposites attract . kevin : mm - hmm . yeah . you know when jana had us trapped in that freezer , struggling for our lives , uh , let 's just say that the building was n't the only thing that caught fire that night . amber : ah ! ( laughs ) colleen : oh , kevin , stop . no . kevin : come on . lily : oh , my gosh . kevin : think about it . nothing would bother j.t . more than seeing us together , and nothing would make me happier . colleen : that 's true . that would drive him crazy . cane : i think it 's brilliant . amber : now all we have to do is figure out where you two are going on your first date . kevin : so ... are you in ? colleen : okay ... but no kissing . i 'm serious . no kissing . kevin : all right . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so , um , we should get the contracts to you in , um , a few days . i guess that 's it . lauren : okay . thanks . phyllis : mm - hmm . lauren : you know ... if fen and summer -- ( coos ) hello -- ( normal voice ) end up getting married , and you still hate me , the wedding 's really gon na be terrible . phyllis : that 's right . i wish it did n't have to be like this . lauren : it does n't . phyllis : you lied to me , lauren . you lied to me . lauren : we made a mistake , phyllis . phyllis : a mistake that could 've cost my daughter 's life . lauren : but it did n't . phyllis : that makes it okay ? fen : ( coos ) lauren : no . no , it does n't . phyllis : listen , when i got pregnant , you and michael were the only people i told -- the only people . you were -- you were like a family i never had ... and i thought i could trust you with anything . lauren : you can . phyllis : no , i ca n't . lauren : you still can . phyllis : no , i ca n't . no , i ca n't . your lies cost me something very , very precious , something very dear to my heart , something i can never get back , and that 's our friendship . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , cane , you wan na give me a hand cleaning some of this stuff up ? i mean , you 're a pro at it , right ? lily : hey , ignore him . you 're our guest . amber : ( laughs ) cane : thanks for calling . i had to get out of there . i felt like i was stuck in the middle of a brawl . ( groans ) amber : oh , it 's okay . they never would 've argued in front of you if they did n't consider you part of the family . cane : yeah , but it was n't your typical mother - daughter argument . i was the referee , not the newfound son . amber : mm . yikes . cane : i just ca n't figure out what 's more important to jill -- you know , getting to know me or making her mother pay . [ scene_break ] kay : william ? will : ah . um , i 'd hoped we could avoid this , but as your friend , i 'm advising you to hire a good attorney . kay : this is about the video footage , i take it ? will : mm . given the widespread exposure of cane 's story , um ... i have no choice but to open a criminal investigation into his kidnapping . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] korbel : he has been following me around all day . the least he could 've done was carry my groceries . hey , j.t . smile . j.t . : ( grunts ) colleen : i 'm sorry . korbel : yeah , i 'm not . i 've got enough photos for a restraining order ... or at least a ken burns - style documentary . j.t . : oh , this is horrible . will you pass the sugar ? kevin : hey , colleen . you hear about that deejay that they have spinning at the campus center on friday nights ? colleen : yes , actually , i have . sounds kind of cool . kevin : think maybe you 'd wan na go on friday ? colleen : with you ? kevin : no , with lily . colleen : ( laughs ) are you asking me out on a date ? kevin : ( laughs ) well , i mean , if you -- if you need to put a label on it , then , uh , yeah . i guess i am . colleen : well , in that case , kevin , i would love to go out with you . j.t . : ( scoffs ) [ next_on ] david : i have been working overtime on our strategy . victor : promote jack abbott the best way you can , without tearing down my wife . brad : you have to learn that your actions have consequences . sharon : back off , phyllis . phyllis : or what ? | adrian comes to see colleen at jack 's place . they are alone in the living room and he kisses her . that is when sharon comes down the stairs and sees them embrace . she is embarrassed and they are embarrassed at having been caught like that . colleen talks to sharon and gets her to agree not to tell anyone about what she saw . adrian and colleen head to the coffeehouse and jt suddenly shows up talking about his new forensics class up the hall from adrian 's office at the university . adrian takes out his phone and takes a picture of jt . he tells colleen later that he is going to start keeping track of every time that they bump into jt wherever they go . lauren shows up for a meeting with jack . when phyllis realizes that lauren is a part of the meeting , she tries to bow out , but jack wo n't allow that . he knows that the two have a rift of some sort , but he wants the two to work that out . phyllis comes to lauren later and is sarcastic at every turn . lauren can see that if the two are ever going to be friends the effort will have to come from phyllis 's side . cane is in deep doo - doo . extreme catwalk filmed jill telling ji min that she is cane 's mother and now cane is in jeopardy of being kicked out of the country . just because he is married to amber , things are still perilous for him . katherine and jill start trying to figure out how to keep cane in the country where he belongs . amber gives daniel a way to get advanced access to the more ' interesting ' parts of the strangers by night website . you can only get in there if you know someone already in . amber uses her cellphone to take a picture of both she and daniel together so that she can send it to the website and give her good friend access . daniel will have to put up a profile , with a picture of himself . daniel does n't want that , but amber tells him that he is being a chicken . he describes himself as buff , and tells that he is in management training , and enjoys girls in lingerie . amber loves it ! lily arrives home and is surprised that daniel is on the computer again . she asks the two if they have heard the news . it is all over the internet and tv . jill is cane 's son ! lily takes the computer from daniel and shows the video stream from extreme catwalk . katherine and jill tell cane that he should come and work at jabot . kay does n't think that is a good idea . cane wants to make his own decisions . he will not take handouts from jill and he will not cozy up to the woman who gave him away . reporters are bugging cane . they have been calling him constantly ever since the news broke that cane is jill 's son . |
kay : you know , i think the invitations express the mood of the ball very , very nicely . jack : yeah . i promise i 'm only gon na say this once . with everything that has gone on , this is a strange time to be planning a party . kay : well , too many people have been through too much lately , jack . victor : i think it 'll be a welcomed distraction to many . kay : you know , come to think of it , this is the second time the three of us have worked together on a common goal recently . victor : mm . kay : uh , the two of you are gon na make a habit out of it . jack : uh , we 'll rectify that shortly . kay : ( chuckles ) victor : you can count on that . patty : hello , sweetheart . jack : hey , darling . hey . mm . patty : hi . mm . jack : we were just going over the final details of friday evening . kay : uh - huh . patty : katherine . oh , the policemen 's ball . kay : oh . patty : ah , i think it will be wonderful . kay : listen , we are so grateful you 're going to be one of the main speakers that night . jack : that 's right . your speech is going to be one of the highlights of the evening . kay : yes . jack : and thank goodness my wife does not suffer from stage fright . patty : hmm . kay : ( laughs ) good . [ scene_break ] [ sharon dreaming ] faith : ( crying ) sharon : faith , please , honey , sleep . you can do it , okay ? ( doorbell rings ) sharon : what ? [ sharon imagining ] faith : ( crying louder ) sharon : ( sighs ) coming . adam : hey , baby . i 'm home . sharon : no . sharon : its okay , faith . he ca n't take you away from me ever again . he ca n't . it 's okay . ( sighs ) adam : i 've come for my girls . sharon : you ca n't . you ca n't . ( gasps ) ( sighs ) oh , no ! he ca n't have her ! he ca n't have her . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon ? hey , hey , hey , hey . it 's okay . sharon : ( sighs ) nick : it 's okay . i 'm right here . it -- it 's just a bad dream . sharon : oh , nick . ( sighs ) nick : you 're safe . you 're safe . sharon : ( sighs ) nick : i - i let myself in . i could hear the baby screaming from the front walkway . are you okay ? i mean , you 're shaking . what -- sharon : uh ... nick : what were you dreaming about ? sharon : it was adam . i - i - i - it was about adam . [ scene_break ] phyllis : really , baby , you need to come see me before i start tripping candy stripers just for fun . i 'm kind of kidding -- not really kidding . oh . mnh - mnh . come quick . bye , babe . ( sighs ) oh ! victoria : hey ! phyllis : yeah ? hey ! victoria : hey ! is now a good time or ... phyllis : oh . oh , yeah ! victoria : yeah ? phyllis : it 's a great time . tell me about the world and do n't leave out any details . and , uh , you know , i may be talking too fast . i 'm a little buggy , you know . kind of more than a little . anyway , what 's going on ? you seem upset . is it j.t . ? victoria : should i start ? phyllis : yeah . oh , go . yeah . victoria : okay . well , um , yeah . i mean ... ( sighs ) yeah , j.t . is still pushing for full custody of reed , but we have to be ... ( sighs ) civil about it for reed . i might lose my child , and i have to be pleasant about it . ( laughs ) phyllis : and you know what ? there -- there 's not a judge in the world that 's gon na deny you joint custody , okay ? and no , the thing with deacon is not a reason , so do n't even let that worry you . you made a mistake , you moved on , you came clean -- done . it 's not like you 've been slipping up since then . victoria : right . of course . yeah . right . phyllis : have you been slipping up ? are -- are you seeing someone ? oh , god , you 're totally seeing someone . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . hi . human being here . heather : debatable . after your `` restless style `` article , i now have to figure out what to tell my boss about what happened at the cabin with adam . billy : okay , look , i did n't ever sign off on that piece . i 'm sorry it went out . my mom , she just posted it online . she did n't ask . i ... heather : either way , the damage is already done . and if my boss decides to press charges , we could really be screwed . billy : well , you could just blame it on adam . half the town hates the guy . they wish him dead anyway , so ... heather : if that were to happen soon , the policemen 's ball could be a real celebration . billy : yeah . [ billy remembering ] victoria : ( gasps ) billy : um ... victoria : ( sighs ) billy : wait , um ... the ball ? the -- the policemen 's ball ? yeah , the ball . [ scene_break ] j.t . : how 's it going ? heather : good , thanks . billy : hey . it 's good . heather : how are you ? billy : great , not so great . i do n't know . how are you ? j.t . : good . good . billy : hey , man ! how 's preschool shakin ' , huh ? you gon na show delia all the ropes when it 's time ? reed : ( giggles ) j.t . : i 'm sure he 'll show her all the -- the angles . all right , let 's go , buddy . come on . see you later . heather : see you later . well , that was remarkably subdued for you , i mean , considering you flayed the guy 's wife online not that long ago and now they 're not - so - coincidentally getting a divorce . ( cell phone beeps ) billy : stop with the flaying and answer your phone . heather : it 's about adam 's case . [ scene_break ] adam : ( grunts ) nurse ! nurse ! hey . um ... sorry to bother you . i know you must be busy . um , has the psychiatrist called back ? i believe she 's referring to herself as dr. , uh , abbott now . woman : have n't heard from her yet , i 'm afraid . adam : thanks anyway . [ adam remembering ] adam : does your cat ever move ? wait the -- is this thing -- is this stuffed ? mary jane : mr. kitty met an untimely death . adam : so you kept him ? mary jane : you 're keeping a woman hidden in your daddy 's potting shed . which is more twisted ? [ scene_break ] adam : you want to go off on me now , too ? go ahead . it does n't matter anymore anyway . ashley : hello , adam . i 'm not here to attack you . ashley : i 'm here because there was a time when you and i were ... friends . and because of that friendship , i 'm asking you to please tell me what happened to my baby . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) it was a long night , and that is an understatement . nick : did she ever go down ? sharon : no , she never went down . ( groans ) i 've just -- i knew this was gon na be rough , but faith is waiting to hear her mother 's voice , and -- and she her mom 's face , and -- and -- and all she has is me . nick : sharon , you are her mother . sharon : but she does n't know that . nick : you carried this child for nine months , and i promise you , somewhere she knows that . look , why do n't you let me take her for a walk or something ? then you can take a nap . sharon : a nap is n't gon na fix everything , nick . it 's being here in this house where i lived with adam . and -- and now i - i -- being here makes me think about him . it 's making me sick . i need to get out of here now more than ever . i 'm just gon na move to the club today . nick : today ? why so soon ? sharon : well , you knew that was the plan anyway so that we could be there and focus on faith and -- and we could take care of her . nick : in a hotel on your own with a baby who 's not sleeping ? sharon ... ( sighs ) both of your world 's have been turned upside down . leaving makes sense for you , yes , it does , but not right now . it 's the last thing you should do . [ scene_break ] victoria : uh , okay . so hot or not award show dresses in this one . in that one -- blind item gossip . and these -- you 're -- you 're all set . ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) phyllis : mm - hmm . um , sorry about what i said earlier that you 've met somebody . you know , it 's really none of my business . i 'm not gon na say anything if you want to tell me . victoria : hold -- hold on a second . i did n't say that it was true . phyllis : listen , i 'm the last one to judge . please . and it 's really not my style . you 're separated . i mean , in my case , nick was married , and it was totally wrong . but ... there was this pull between us , and we tried to fight it , but ... we could n't . it was like this fire burning out of control and burning everything in its path . and you ca n't get out of its way , even if you wanted to . victoria : and maybe you do n't ... even want to get out of the way at all . [ scene_break ] mac : so i was on my way from the o.b . , and i wanted to drop this book off before i went to lily and cane 's . it 's ... about pirates . j.t . : pirates . cool , man . all right . what do you say , dude ? reed : thank you . mac : you 're welcome . j.t . : nice . all right , i 'm gon na hold onto this . you go upstairs and get washed up , okay ? reed : okay . j.t . : all right , buddy . all right . mac : mm - hmm . so you got the invitation , too . j.t . : oh , yeah . yeah . black tie , mask , lots of people . yeah . mac : so you 're not gon na be pulling your tux out of mothballs ? j.t . : yeah . well , partying 's not real high on my list right now so ... mac : you know , kids are more perceptive than we give them credit for . j.t . : i do n't think reed cares if i go dance it up at the fund - raiser . mac : ( giggles ) no , but he wants his dad to be happy . reed , can you come back down here for a minute ? i know what you both need . j.t . : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] patty : i am embarrassed to say that i actually forgot about my speech . kay : oh . patty : t - there 's so much been -- that 's been going on . victor : well , that 's perfectly understandable . kay : well , that 's certainly gon na shine a light on a very crucial issue , not to mention the fact that , uh , a portion of the proceeds will be going to the shelter . victor : mm - hmm . patty : of course . of course . kay : right . patty : victims of -- of violence . jack : well , you are still game , right ? patty : definitely . definitely . kay : mm . patty : it 's a ... billy : good news , good news . patty : cause close to my heart . billy : aha ! there she is -- emily abbott ! ooh ! patty : what ? oh ! kay : billy ! jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . kay : billy ! jack . billy : i would marry you if my brother did n't already beat me to it . patty : oh , my god . oh . jack : step away from the wife , please . thank you . billy : okay , okay , okay . heather : you will all be pleased to know that due to emily 's psychiatric evaluation of adam , he 's been deemed competent to stand trial , and he 's transported to the county jail on friday night . jack : no , kid -- oh , good for you . that 's my girl . kay : yes . billy : yeah . cosmic justice , is n't it ? the night genoa city 's finest get their groove on , genoa city 's worst , well , he 's goes to his little , bitty , tiny cell . kay : hmm . [ scene_break ] ashley : you know , adam , all the time i spent wandering around that house just -- just drowning in fear ... i never felt there was anybody i could turn to during that time , except for you . ( sniffles ) i mean , you were the one person that i could count on . ( sniffles ) i know you cared about me , adam . i know you did , because of the way you listened to me , the way you watched over me . you even held me in your arms -- remember that -- so i could finally fall asleep . i was gon na name my baby hope after your mother . and i know you remember that . and even though what you did with sharon and the baby was ... it was hideous , i have a feeling that you did what you did in part because of me ... 'cause you knew how much i wanted that baby . and you wanted that for me , because you cared about me . ( sniffles ) adam ... ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) i was pregnant . i had a child growing inside me for a time . what 's tearing me apart is that i do n't remember what happened that night i lost her . it 's just very unclear for me . i 'm afraid i 'm -- i 'm never gon na remember . she was my child , adam . she was my daughter , and i loved her . so please ... out of respect for my little girl ... please tell me what happened to her . what happened to her ? ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) please ? i 'm begging you , adam . adam : ashley , i do n't know what happened . ashley : you bastard ! traci : oh ! ashley ! ashley , do n't ! do n't ! no ! no ! ashley : you bastard ! traci : no ! guard ! guard ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : so if you did have someone ... victoria : ( sighs ) you know , listen , i do n't . phyllis : oh , you do n't . okay . victoria : i do n't have anyone . phyllis : okay , well , maybe `` have `` is the wrong word . um , but if there was an `` anyone `` around ... victoria : ( sighs ) phyllis : you could definitely tell me if you wanted to . victoria : okay . i did n't see this coming , and i did n't want it at all . ( sighs ) ( laughs ) but when he 's around , i ... ( exhales sharply ) when he 's around ... phyllis : yeah ? victoria : i just -- i mean , i 'm -- i - i - i swear to god , i feel like i 'm blushing . i do , and i do n't blush . phyllis : no . victoria : i do n't . i do n't . no . and it -- it must be like this -- this -- this chemical reaction , because ... ( sighs ) when i get this rush , i say , `` that 's it . that 's it . it 's not gon na happen again . `` phyllis : yeah . i -- yeah ? victoria : never . no . no . it 's never gon na happen again . phyllis : never ? are you sure ? never . yeah . ( clears throat ) victoria : it -- it ca n't . i mean , i 'm a -- i 'm a mom . phyllis : well , you 're a mom . i know . but you 're not dead . i mean , you 're not -- you 're not a nun . victoria : yes , but ... ( sighs ) i mean , i ... i ca n't lose reed . i mean , for his sake , i ca n't just go crazy because i find some guy mildly appealing . phyllis : oh , there 's nothing mild about this . victoria : ohh ! god ! ( sighs ) phyllis : hey , it 's a -- it 's a jolt of electricity , right ? it 's -- it 's fun . he -- he makes you feel good . when you 're around him , he makes you feel sexy and good . there 's nothing wrong with that . it 's fine . just keep your eyes open and be careful . victoria : yeah . yeah . i have to be careful . phyllis : yeah . victoria : after what happened at the cabin with adam , j.t . has enough for his suit , so i have to be careful . i ca n't lose my child . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon , just stay at the ranch a few more days . there are people here who want to help you -- mom and dad . i 'm just a phone call away . sharon : nick , yesterday , you understood why i had to go . nothing 's changed . nick : except you have n't slept yet , and you are exhausted , and adam is giving you nightmares . sharon : i do n't want to talk about adam . nick : no , we are talking about you . sharon , you need support right now . you do n't need room service at a hotel . sharon : bonnie ? nick : how exactly is moving to the club getting you away from adam ? did n't you live there with him ? sharon : can you pack faith 's overnight bag for me -- her diaper bag ? i 'm sorry . you know what ? it 's by my , um , my overnight case , and please put her teething ring in there . bonnie : i will . sharon : thank you . nick : damn it , sharon , adam has already cost us so much time with faith . sharon : six months today . nick : six months ? really ? if i could just get my hands around his neck -- sharon : nick , i do n't want to hear that . nick : look , i 'm telling you right now if that son of a bitch ever sees the outside of a cell , i will kill him . [ scene_break ] traci : ashley , please , stop ! ashley : bastard ! damn you ! no ! traci : it 's not worth it ! let go ! he 's not worth it ! ashley : you know what happened to her ! traci : he 's not ! come on . we 're out of here . ashley : i know you know , adam ! traci : come on . ashley ! ashley : i know you know ! traci : ashley , please ! are you all right ? all you all right ? ashley : sorry . traci : she 's all right , okay ? wh -- thank you very much . thank you . honey . honey . ashley : okay . traci : we 've got to go . we 're getting out of here , all right ? come on . ashley : okay . okay . victoria : are you okay ? traci : no , we 're leaving . victoria : what is it ? is it adam ? what -- ashley ? adam : do n't you have a custody battle to plan for ? victoria : you know what the problem is ? we did n't go far enough at the cabin . if i come anywhere close to losing reed , you better pray that you 're in solitary where i ca n't find you . heather : thanks . victoria : hi , dad . victor : would you give us a minute , sweetheart ? victoria : yeah . i ca n't get away fast enough . ( door opens ) adam : what do you want ? ( door closes ) heather : the judge has accepted dr. peterson 's evaluation . you 've been declared fit to stand trial . adam : that is impossible . victor : no , it 's not son . it 's gon na happen . and this time , there 's no way out . [ scene_break ] billy : to emily ... patty : oh . billy : who has made it so that adam will actually pay for his crimes . patty : all right , i 'm just glad i saw through his act . that 's all . billy : oh , come on . you 're a genius , and adam 's road kill . jack : well , let 's hope . you know , anyone who 's going to defend adam is going to use the `` restless style `` article to try to get him off . billy : way to celebrate , jack . kay : jill should have known better . billy : okay . look , adam wo n't get off and the magazine wo n't be to blame , because it ca n't happen . it wo n't happen . i 'm not gon na let it happen . now i see hands without glasses , glasses that are empty . this is a travesty . i 'm gon na remedy that situation . what do you want ? kay : uh , i think i 'll go with you , okay ? billy : okay . kay : uh , my purse . thank you , dear . jack : my brother 's right , you know . you are a genius . patty : mm . your brother exaggerates . jack : no , we owe you . thanks to your evaluation , adam 's gon na stand trial . patty : yeah . adam is a hurtful , dangerous young man . i 'll be glad to never see him again . billy : you ready to get crazy , huh ? how about a pomegranate smoothie , please ? kay : all right . all right . i know you 're full of vim and vigor , but , um , your -- your mother 's completely out of control at the magazine . billy : okay . okay . she went rogue . she wandered off the reservation . i 'm cleaning up the mess , okay ? it 's not gon na happen again . kay : do you even know that woman ? billy : would you just -- just shh , calm down . whew . kay : ( sighs ) murphy : ( sighs ) hi , sweetheart . uh , mwah . kay : oh , hi , sweetie . good . how are you ? murphy : um , i hit the dry cleaner , picked up our gear for the big party friday ? kay : all right . just do n't start telling me how much you hate monkey suits . murphy : i would n't dream of it . kay : oh . stop it . stop it . murphy : ( speaks indistinctly ) kay : come on . murphy : ( clears throat ) billy : do you guys , like , need privacy or something ? i -- murphy : well ... kay : do n't be a smart aleck . billy : i would n't dream of it . murphy : ( laughs ) kay : while we 're at it , i want you to fly low -- under the radar just for a while . billy : yes , ma'am . kay : you 're in enough hot water . you do not need to drown in it , billy . billy : yes , ma'am . thank you for the advice . murph . murphy : okay . billy : have fun , kids . kay : here . billy : mm - hmm . kay : hi . victoria : hi . billy : thank you . kay : how are you ? victoria : good . good to see you . kay : same to you . victoria : okay . uh - huh . see you later . billy : hmm . [ scene_break ] j.t . : argh ! it 's the dread pirate daddy , and i 've come to claim me booty . mac : come any closer , and we 'll make ye walk the plank . j.t . : mutiny from me deck . crew , i wo n't stand for it . mac : you 'll never take us alive , ye deck swabber . j.t . : deck swabber ? really ? wow . that 's good . mac : man the cannons , matey . j.t . : argh ! no ! oh ! aah ! oh , i 've been hit in me poop deck . argh ! mac : i think we 've got him . dread pirate daddy is gon na meet his doom ! j.t . : argh ! reed : argh . oh ! j.t . : oh ! reed : argh ! you never take -- j.t . : ( laughs ) thank you . mac : argh ! j.t . : oh , i 'm gon na get you . cut your leg off . argh ! reed : argh ! do n't ! [ scene_break ] heather : you 'll be transferred to county jail on friday by a prisoner transport vehicle . adam : you remember what happened to me in prison last time ? you used to love me . you 're gon na let this happen ? heather : you stole a woman 's baby . you tried to make another woman insane -- two women that cared about you . that 's what you do , adam . someone cares about you , you rip their heart out . it 's too bad there 's not a death penalty for that . i really wish there were . ( door closes ) adam : well , you got what you wanted , huh ? you wanted me to lose everything . victor : you have no idea what i wanted . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi billy : hello . victoria : um , are you celebrating ? billy : i am . victoria : oh . billy : the judge gave the thumbs - up that adam is fit to stand trial , so ... victoria : that 's great . i saw heather at the hospital with my father . she must have been filling him in personally . billy : yeah . it 's the first non - crappy thing that 's happened all week . ( clears throat ) well , maybe not the only thing . ( bangs hands on bar ) victoria : ( sighs ) billy : are you going to the ball on friday ? victoria : are you ? billy : i 'm thinking about it . victoria : yeah . um , i do n't know . i probably should n't . billy : that 's -- that 's -- that 's nice of you . i appreciate that . that 's -- you know . victoria : it 's just , um , well , you know , temptations and ... billy : tempta -- what temptations ? victoria : i should -- maybe `` temptations `` is n't the word . maybe it 's more like , um ... distractions . yeah . billy : distractions . victoria : 'cause i kind of have to focus right now on -- on the divorce and -- and what 's going on with reed and everything . billy : yeah . or maybe you can cut yourself a break , cut loose for a little while , have some fun , enjoy yourself . victoria : ( whispering ) i already did that . billy : ( whispering ) i know , but not -- you know what ? ( normal voice ) some people do it more that once . victoria : i do n't know . no . ( normal voice ) i should n't . i ca n't . i 'm , um , i just ca n't . billy : o - okay . tell you what . you know what ? there 's nothing sexier than a secret tryst behind a mask . [ scene_break ] sharon : stop it . i do n't want to hear about what you want to do to adam . nick : he brought this on himself . sharon : ( sighs ) that 's not the point , nick . it does n't matter . she 's here . our faith is here , and that 's all that matters . if i think about the things he did , all of the vicious -- and that i let myself love him ... nick : okay . okay . you 're right , and i 'm sorry . i should n't have said all of that . sharon : i 'm not just doing this for myself , nick . it -- it 's -- it 's for the baby . it 's for our family . and yes , you know , adam has stolen time ... stolen time away from us that we would have had with faith , and we will never get that back . but if we just dwell on that and we dwell on all the hate , then he 's still stealing time from us now , and i 'm not gon na let that happen . nick : ( sighs ) okay . it 's not gon na be easy for me , though . sharon : no , of course not . but if we do n't , then -- oh . thank you so much . that 's -- that 's perfect . thank you . bonnie : you 're welcome . nick : is that for dad ? sharon : yeah . faith : ( coos ) nick : ( laughs ) sharon : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) see ? she 's perfect . it 's not gon na be easy to get past what adam did . but for her sake ... nick : i 'll try ... for my girl . [ scene_break ] adam : you win . i 'm suffering just like you wanted me to . i 'll bet you love this . victor : what kind of a man did you turn into ? ashley loved you , although i had my doubts about that . sharon loved you when she was suffering the loss of her child . that rafe fellow defended you . heather obviously liked you very much . let 's not even mention what you did to nicholas . adam : oh , i do n't want to hear about your real son . victor : you hurt them to get to me , did n't you ? adam : oh , are you kidding me ? you 're serious , dad ? the big , bad victor newman , the all - conquering playing wounded . you had me knocked unconscious and dragged in front of some vigilante kangaroo court . you and nicholas -- the two of you are gon na pay for that . i 'll call dean hunt . he shortened my house arrest . i 'm sure he 'll get me out of this one . victor : so why do you think he shortened your house arrest ? because i vouched for you . i 'm not gon na make that mistake again . i called dean 's law firm . you 're no longer on their client list . adam : what 'd you do ? did you offer him money ? did you threaten him ? that 's what you do . you use money and threats . that 's your m.o . get out . victor : you do n't give orders around here , son . i ai n't finished with you yet . [ scene_break ] traci : here , try some of that . ashley : yeah . i really lost it , did n't i ? traci : well , no one could blame you . ashley : i just wanted to shake adam until he told me the truth . traci : ashley , we are going to find out what happened to you that night . we will get the answers you need . i 'm gon na call steve . i 'm gon na tell him i need more time , and then i 'm gon na change my flight . ashley : oh , traci , no . you 've already done so , so much for me . you know what ? i need to do -- i need to do the rest on my own . traci : what do you have in mind ? ashley : i 'm gon na go see victor . [ scene_break ] victor : listen carefully . i 've talked to michael baldwin about my will . you 've been formally disowned . any trace of your existence will be removed from the ranch and the newman offices . in other words , you have been erased . i wish i 'd done it before you could cause all this much damage and cause this much pain . you 're not my son anymore . adam : that 's it ? you 're not gon na stand here like a man ? you 're gon na walk away , dad ? ( door closes ) adam : it 's not over ! adam : nurse ? ( sighs ) adam : i need to get a message to someone right away . ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] mac : the dread pirate daddy wo n't mess with us again . j.t . : argh ! that 's what you think ! mac : argh ! j.t . : it 's the tickle plank for you , buddy ! reed : ( giggles ) j.t . : the tickle plank . mac : i 'll save you , captain reed . j.t . : oh ! oh , no ! mac : argh ! argh ! j.t . : ( laughs ) reed : argh ! mac : oh , he -- reed : argh . j.t . : ( sighs ) mac was , uh , she was in the neighborhood after her checkup . victoria : well , its fine , you know ? it 's really -- it 's -- you do n't owe me an explanation or anything . it 's fine . j.t . : you saw that , right ? victoria : yeah . the ball . mm - hmm . j.t . : well , you 're gon na go , are n't you ? i mean , your father 's one of the hosts . reed : ( giggles ) victoria : are you gon na use it in the divorce against me -- me supporting my father , who 's a bad influence on our son ? j.t . : look , it 's for a good cause , okay ? i know how much you 've looked forward to going to it , so go . enjoy yourself . victoria : do you mean that ? j.t . : yeah . i mean , everybody needs a little fun sometimes , right ? victoria : ( sighs ) all right . ( sighs ) uh , i just remembered i have a - a call that i need to make . mac : ( whispers indistinctly ) victoria : i 'll be right back , sweetie . mac : ( normal voice ) uh , i should get going . i 'm sure cane and lily are anxious to hear about the baby . j.t . : hey , thank you . honestly , reed had a blast . mac : anytime . victoria : well , you do n't have to be so cocky about it . billy : ( scoffs ) you said you were going to the big shindig , and i 'm just saying i knew all along . victoria : well , i 'm going , but i did n't say i was actually gon na talk to you there . billy : who said anything about talking ? ( door opens ) mac : sorry . victoria : bye . mac : bye . victoria : i 'll be there . ( laughs ) maybe i 'll talk to you . maybe i wo n't . billy : well , i like the sound of that . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . victor : if you 're here to see faith , uh , sharon has taken her to the club to stay . ashley : oh . she 's not here . victor : no , i 'm sorry . want to come in ? ashley : yeah . i saw adam today . victor : you did ? why would you have put yourself through that ? ashley : ( sighs ) because , victor , we were supposed to have a child , and something happened . victor : ( sighs ) ashley : ( sniffles ) you know , i mean , i have , uh , vague memories , but that 's just not enough . the only person that has any answers is adam . so i thought maybe i could go to him and i would beg him , and maybe somehow i could get through to him , and he would tell me . i was hoping . ashley : ( sniffles ) victor : and he gave you nothing , did he ? there 's nothing to give . that man has no decency , no conscience , no remorse . the boy that 's going to jail on friday is someone i do n't even know . ashley : ( sniffles ) so now what ? we never know what happened to our child ? victor : i wish i could say otherwise , but i ca n't . ashley : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : so then sharon took the baby to the club . phyllis : yeah . so the doctor said that you and sharon had to bond with faith , and is that why she left the ranch so soon ? nick : ( sighs ) it was n't because she did n't want you or my folks anywhere near the baby . it was because that 's where adam lived . it was just too hard for her there . phyllis : hmm . so she 's at a hotel with a baby . that 's not easy . nick : no , it -- the thing is none of this should have to be like this . faith should n't have to adjust . sharon should n't be getting nightmares because of adam . phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : i should n't have had to grieve over a child that i thought i 'd lost . and adam gets to be here instead of jail . it makes me want to go in his room -- phyllis : and rip him apart . i understand . so do i . but you ca n't do that . nick : i know . sharon said the same thing . we have to let it go for faith . phyllis : yeah , but this is about you . you do n't want to be a man seeking revenge . that 's a really miserable existence . [ scene_break ] patty : it was so wonderful to have a - a meal alone with you . who would bring a ba -- ( sighs ) jack : sharon . sharon and faith . patty : oh . hello . jack : how you doing ? how you -- how are you both doing ? sharon : um , well , you know what ? we 're together , and , um , that 's all that matters to me . jack : so you moved in here ? sharon : starting over again . jack : well , if there 's anything i can do to help , you -- sharon : thanks , jack , but , you know , i ... think we 're gon na be just fine . jack : oh , i know you are . you 're smart , and you 're loving , and you 're one of the best mothers i 've ever known . and if anyone can make this work for faith , i 'd say it 's you . i meant what i said . if emily and i can help in any way , let us know . patty : of course . ( cell phone rings ) patty : excuse me . jack : oh . patty : oh , i need to take this . excuse me . ( sighs ) dr. abbott . adam : go on . woman : i have a message from adam newman . patty : i 'm not interested . adam is -- is -- is as sane as anyone else , and he -- he -- he needs to face the consequences of his actions . woman : he says to tell you he remembers the potting shed . patty : ( sighs ) well ... ( scoffs ) he clearly thinks he can spout this nonsense and -- and make it all okay . uh , n - no . woman : there 's one more thing . uh , i do n't know what this means , but ... meow . [ next_on ] nick : and the doctor wanted me to come in here and break the news to you . phyllis : what ? what ? owen : the jury pool 's been tainted . adam could walk because of you . patty : what was that ? is that a cat ? | victor , jack and katherine plan the masquerade party . emily comes up to join them . jack reminds emily of the speech that she is going to give the night of the masquerade ball . sharon dreams that faith is crying frantically and sharon tries to comfort her when adam comes in and tells sharon that he has come to get his two girls . sharon awakens with a start . nick walks in to see what is going on . victoria visits phyllis . in talking to victoria , phyllis realizes that victoria is seeing someone . heather and billy discuss the article in `` restless style `` when j.t . and reed walk up to join them . j.t . takes reed and leaves . adam yells for a nurse to make a phone call for him . adam remembers when he had patty hid in the tool shed . ashley and traci come to visit adam . ashley tries to talk to adam into telling her what had happened to her baby . adam refuses to tell her anything . sharon tells nick that she is moving to the athletic club today . nick is against her moving . phyllis apologizes to victoria for meddling in her business . victoria owns up and tells phyllis that there is someone in her life . emily lets jack know that she had forgotten about the speech . mac brings reed a book on `` pirates . `` billy comes in with heather to join victor , jack and katherine . billy picks up emily and twirls her around . billy tells the group that adam had been found fit to stand trial . ashley pleads with adam to tell her where her child is . adam refuses to tell her anything . ashley attacks adam . victor visits adam to tell him that he will be taken away to jail and no one will be getting him out . victor and heather tell adam that he is fit to stand trial . |
adam : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( wastebasket hits floor ) adam : what the hell is this ? phyllis : ( sighs ) going somewhere ? adam : you got ta booby - trap a hotel room ? you 've had that many bad experiences with men , phyllis ? phyllis : no , i do n't , adam . that 's insurance . and i 'm glad i put it there . you 're not gon na sneak out . we 're a team , remember ? adam : yeah , yeah , we 're a team . some team we are . we go lookin ' for koa last night . we find nothing all day today . all we 've got is what ? a bunch of his clothes , these stupid trinkets , souvenirs . we have nothing -- nothing solid that 's gon na -- that 's gon na get sharon off . ( sighs ) phyllis : oh , look at that -- lucky number seven . is it an omen ? adam : if you believe in that crap . phyllis : look who woke up on the wrong side of the bed . adam : tub . ( sighs ) you 're gon na need to learn to trust me . we 're gon na have to work together on this if we 're gon na get anywhere . somewhere out there , sharon 's camera 's floatin ' around with pictures that prove that she did n't kill skye . i 'm not leavin ' . i 'm not going anywhere until i find that camera . [ scene_break ] vance : in a courtroom , someone is always watching you , so keep your cool at all times -- at all times . questions ? sharon : yeah . have you talked to adam ? vance : forget him . he bailed on you . you need to start focusing on what you 're gon na look like in front of that jury . vance : time to get changed . woman : you have a visitor . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) michael , i 'm so glad you 're back . michael : mm . lauren : i want to know how everything went . hey . daniel : well , there 's , uh , not really that much to tell . kevin : well , what does that mean ? michael : uh , we had daisy , and then she escaped , thanks to daniel . [ scene_break ] jana : i 'm on the verge of finding daisy 's baby . what do you think of that , little one , hmm ? now that kevin 's broken up with that nasty chloe ... ( sighs ) i think i might really have a second chance with him . do n't you think ? chloe : no , no . but it 's about pink . that is the subject of the layout , so if you 're gon na substitute blue without letting me know ... yeah , thank you . well , i 'm glad that we 're finally on the same page . jana : sounds like you 're having a frustrating day . chloe : ( sighs ) jana : and on top of your breakup with kevin ... ( inhales sharply ) so sorry . chloe : oh , please . please , you are not the least bit sorry that we are n't together anymore . admit it . you 're deliriously happy about it . jana : okay , i will . so happy . chloe : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] jill : if we can , i want to stop by lily 's later . colin : yeah , maybe this time , we 'll catch her in with the kids . jill : you really do adore those babies , do n't you ? colin : well , what 's not to adore ? jill : ( laughs ) colin : uh , look , i got -- i got to excuse myself , please . i got to make this business call . you all right ? jill : absolutely . colin : thanks . olivia : ( sighs ) lily : ( sighs ) olivia : ( chuckles ) lily : okay ? ( chuckles ) neil : yeah , right ? olivia : i hope she 's -- colin : well , this would have to be a coincidence . jill and i were just talking about you and the twins . lily : oh , hi . ( chuckles ) yeah , traci 's spending some time with her godchildren before she goes back to new york . olivia : mm - hmm . and we 're throwing a little surprise for sofia . lily : mm - hmm . colin : i see . neil : yep , that we are . it 's a birthday lunch . malcolm is gon na bring her by . colin : well , i do n't want to intrude . uh , say hello to your brother and the birthday girl . lily : okay , sure . bye . neil : all right , will do . all right . olivia : ( sighs ) i 'm really glad i could fit this in my schedule . lily : yeah , i am , too . olivia : so how have you been doin ' ? lily : um , i 'm hanging in there . olivia : okay . and you , neil ? what 's been going on with you ? must be a lot saner at work now that they 've hired back sofia . neil : yeah , i guess . i - i 'm just relieved that things have calmed down quite a bit since that whole james collier mess . i got ta be honest , you know ? lily : oh , surprise ! neil : hey , happy birthday . lily : happy birthday ! olivia : happy birthday . sofia : oh . oh . olivia : why do n't you pull up a seat and join us ? sofia : ( laughs ) oh , hey . neil : hey . sofia : i , um , i - i think i 'll do that . ( chuckles ) lily : ( chuckles ) all right . sofia : wow . neil : ( clears throat ) sofia : i did n't know , uh , all of you guys were gon na be here . malcolm : well , could n't think of a better reason to get everybody together . happy birthday , baby . olivia : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm at daisy 's door with a canadian mountie , and we 're ready to take her into custody , except daniel has already decided that the best way to capture a dangerous fugitive is to let her go ! daniel : i was wrong , michael . i do n't know what you want me to say . i do n't know how many times you want me to say it . kevin : did -- did daisy tell you that the kid was somewhere else ? is that why you did it ? daniel : okay , look , like i told michael , i care about finding my kid , and that 's the only reason i went to canada . kevin : okay , but that does n't answer the question . daniel : she would n't say anything . she was n't talking . so i just figured that the best way to try and get any information out of her was to trick her into leading us to the baby . michael : ( chuckles ) the best way . the best -- thanks to you bright idea , we lost the chance to bring a violent criminal and put her back behind bars . kevin : ( scoffs ) do you know for sure that daisy has the baby ? daniel : well , she must , kevin . i mean , if she did n't , why would n't she say `` hey , i - i - i left it wherever , `` you know ? a hospital or someplace . why is she being so secretive about it unless she knows where the baby is , and she does n't want us to find it . kevin : but you do n't actually know that . you 're -- you 're just speculating . daniel : yeah , i 'm just speculatin ' . you know what ? i - i - i 'm sorry . i do n't know what else to say . kevin : i 've got ta talk to him . excuse me . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : well , there you have it . i wish it was better news . i tried . lauren : and daniel tried , too . you could have been more understanding . [ scene_break ] jana : you do realize that you were only a rebound . i mean , it was only a matter of time before kevin dumped you . chloe : oh , fantasize away ... ( british accent ) love . ( normal voice ) invent all the little crazy stories you want in your head , and then convince yourself that they 're true , because that 's what deranged people do . jana : say good - bye to the bitter old lady , lucy . we 've got better things to do , do n't we ? yeah . chloe : oh , uh , look . look , you dropped something . what is that ? jana : give it back ! chloe : is that -- is that an ultrasound ? jana : none of your damn business ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , what are we gon na do ? how are we gon na look for this guy ? walk the streets ? ask people , `` um , excuse me . have you seen a really huge guy that has absolutely no sense of humor ? `` adam : ( sighs ) phyllis : how do you say that in thai ? adam : i got a better idea , phyllis . phyllis : have n't you searched through his stuff , like , 57 times , adam ? adam : 57 , 58 , who 's counting ? i mean , i - i just want to find something that might give us some kind of a tip to where koa headed off to . phyllis : you know , i think -- i think in your creepy way , you really do love sharon . adam : oh , thanks . phyllis : yeah . adam : thanks . from you , that 's -- that 's huge . why else do you think i would be 8,000 miles away from home in a rat hole with a woman who drives me insane ? phyllis : um , i -- well , i 'll tell you . because there 's a warrant out for your arrest back in genoa city -- perjury at the arbitration . that 's why . adam : first what i 'm gon na do is help sharon be cleared of this murder charge . then i 'll deal with that . phyllis : gosh , you 're so devoted , so devoted . you 've never shown anybody such loyalty in your life , have you ? adam : oh , yes , and look who 's talking . who is it ? the queen of devotion and loyalty . is n't it about time that you leave jack and head back to somebody else ? hop in the sack with nick , maybe ? it 's about that time , right ? phyllis : ( laughs ) you 're such a jerk . and you know what ? and i drive you insane ? you drive me insane ! adam : seven . phyllis : you know , the only reason i 'm here is for a story . i do n't want to be spending any time with you , either . adam : seven . no , phyllis , will you shut up ? will you shut up , phyllis ! for a second , zip it . look at this . it 's seven . phyllis : it 's seven . phyllis : seven again . adam : it 's seven . phyllis : ( chuckles ) and it 's seven again . adam : yeah . phyllis : okay , so ... adam : the dice is loaded . phyllis : koa was n't just a gambler . adam : he was a hustler . `` big boy `` cheats . [ scene_break ] doris : hello , sharon . sharon : mama , you came . vance : i 'll give you two some privacy . doris : how are you , sharon ? sharon : ( sighs ) i 'm much better now that you 're here . doris : none of this can be easy . sharon : well , i 've been through this before . i 'll survive . doris : you 're wearing his ring again . sharon : yeah . and this time , i 'm not gon na take it off , because someday , somehow , i will marry adam . doris : you 're my only child . i had such hopes for you . whenever i dreamed about your future , it never occurred to me we 'd be sitting in a place like this , minutes before you went on trial for murder . sharon : this is not the first time i 've been set up . doris : that was different . cameron kirsten was an evil man . you did this to yourself . sharon : you do n't honestly think that i killed skye . doris : no . no , i do n't . but you have made one bad decision after another , and this one -- this one is the worst . you have completely thrown your life away . sharon : mama , please . doris : it kills me to turn away from you at a time like this , but i feel that you 've left me no choice . sharon : turn away ? what are you talking about ? doris : i ca n't bear to watch you self - destruct over the man who stole your baby , let you believe she was dead , and you would still believe that if he had n't been forced to admit the truth . sharon : i do n't understand . what are you saying to me ? you 're not gon na be in court today ? doris : you left your child for that man . that 's how you got in this mess to begin with . i do n't care that he was innocent . you 're a mother . your place was with your child . hiring a lawyer for adam , that 's one thing . but to take the risks you have been taking -- trying to flee the country after he left you , abandoning your baby yet again for a man who will bring you only -- only sorrow . to sit there and pretend that none of that matters -- i ca n't do it , sharon . sharon : you talk about me abandoning my baby . and yet you can do this to me now ? doris : it 's because i love you and faith that i wo n't be in that courtroom today . if you were thinking clearly , you would understand . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so koa 's a gambler . do you think there 's a connection ? adam : ( sighs ) ca n't rule it out . are you ready ? let 's go . phyllis : let 's do this thing . adam : hey , excuse me . um , do you speak english ? man : what you need ? adam : i 'm looking for a craps game . you know , dice ? man : oh , no . gambling illegal . adam : yeah , yeah , yeah . i know , um , maybe a private game ? something ? i mean , look ... man : mm . adam : there 's got ta be -- there 's got ta be something , right ? between you and me ? maybe ? man : ( sighs ) phyllis : nice . adam : thank you . phyllis : cash -- the universal language . beautiful . adam : yes , it is . let 's place our bets . [ scene_break ] vance : ( clears throat ) vance : how was your visit with your mom ? i presume she 'll be waiting in the hall during jury selection . sharon : she 's not coming . no one is coming . vance : ( quietly ) we need you serious , but not that serious . ca n't have you lookin ' like you 're about to cry . just a minute . [ sharon remembering ] adam : you are so strong . i 'm so proud of you right now . they 're gon na see they 're all wrong when they -- they all learn that you 're innocent . [ scene_break ] judge : mr. walsh , mr. abrams , are you ready to proceed ? spencer : we are , your honor . vance : so are we . [ scene_break ] sofia : ooh , tell matty and charlie that auntie sofia loves the earrings . they 're beautiful . olivia : oh , those two have exquisite taste . lily : i know . sofia : ( laughs ) olivia : ( chuckles ) malcolm : all right , next ? lily : all right , last one . this is from dad . neil : uh - oh . sofia : oh , i hope it 's not another book on how to make gravy . lily : ( laughs ) olivia : ( laughs ) neil : watch it now . sofia : oh , look at this . neil . ( sighs ) olivia : oh , well , that 's , um , interesting . lily : why did you pick that one ? neil : well , it actually is interesting . uh , i remember sofia telling you how her father used to play chess in the park with the other professors . sofia : yeah , i ... lily : ( chuckles ) sofia : really used to like watching them off in their own little worlds . olivia : well , that 's lovely , really lovely . malcolm : hey , man , you know photography is my thing . just go ahead and show me up , bro . go ahead . lily : ( laughs ) sofia : look , look , look . thank you , neil . i 'll treasure it . neil : you 're welcome . sofia : and thank all of you for being here . ( chuckles ) i 'm so happy to be a part of this family . malcolm : yeah , we 're gon na make it official soon . lily : yes , we love you . olivia : ( laughs ) jill : hi , everybody . sofia : hey . jill : i hear someone has a birthday . sofia : ( laughs ) hey , you two . another year older , i 'm afraid . malcolm : no , another year more gorgeous . sofia : aw . jill : oh , he 's a keeper . trust me . sofia : oh , are you guys in a hurry ? why do n't you hang out ? olivia : mm - hmm . colin : well , uh , we do n't want to intrude . jill : oh , i -- no , we do n't want to intrude . sofia : oh , not at all . come on . let 's make room . olivia : no , no , no . come on . neil : no , the more , the merrier . here you go . why do n't you take my seat ? olivia : exactly . scoot on over . scoot on over . neil : here , why do n't you take my seat ? here , i 'm gon na scoot this one . look at how fast this happens . jill : that 's great . thank you . neil : uh , bring that one over . good ? jill : a little bit closer . yeah , there we go . thank you . lily : oh , by the way , i meant to tell you that charlie loves the little mini rugby ball you got him . i love how you bring a little piece of australia into our lives . thank you . jill : ( laughs ) colin : oh . jill : oh , this is lovely , is n't it ? beautiful . sofia : is n't that nice ? olivia : beautiful . wait , did you see these ? jill : what 's this one from ? neil : honey ? honey ? lily : cane ! ( gasps ) oh , i , uh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i thought that you were someone else . man : it 's okay . do n't worry about it . lily : ( sighs ) neil : you know , um , when your mama died , more than once , you know , just walking down the street , seeing someone who reminded me of her , it kind of , uh , it -- jill : it kind of throws you , honey . colin : goes with the territory . i mean , losing someone you love is ... ( sighs ) we 've all been there . malcolm : i mean , the guy looked a lot like cane . he ... sofia : yeah , he -- he really did , honey . lily : i 'm gon na , um , go to the ladies ' room . excuse me . neil : yeah . jill : i 'll talk to her . olivia : the funeral was weeks ago . this is still going on ? [ scene_break ] michael : you 're entitled to your opinion , but i am not gon na apologize for my frustration . daniel 's only job was to keep daisy occupied until i came back with the police . lauren : and that 's how you saw it , but obviously , daniel was far more concerned for his daughter , and good for him . michael : wait . wait . you 're -- you 're saying you agree with the way he handled things ? because you , by the way , are one of daisy 's victims . i mean , you ca n't think about that woman without having nightmares . lauren : do i wish she were in custody ? hell , yeah . a - and maybe it was n't the best strategy . michael : no , it was ridiculous ! lauren : michael , you would have done the exact same thing if you had been in his shoes . you absolutely would have let daisy go if it meant finding fen . michael : n - no , no , no . the point was not to let daisy go in exchange for the baby 's safe return . the point was to track daisy to the baby , to find its whereabouts , so if she knew them , w - we could arrest her . we 'd arrest her , and it would all be wrapped up in one nice , neat little package , as if that was all gon na happen given someone as devious and cunning as daisy carter . but given what she 's already done to daniel , the fact that he would even believe -- that he would believe a -- lauren : what ? michael : ( sighs ) the one thing i have not been able to wrap my head around is how someone as savvy as phyllis ' son could come up with something so incredibly illogical , and then convince himself that it was gon na work . the answer is , he did n't . lauren : but wait . wh - what if he were desperate enough ? michael : but he was n't ! he was n't . this is -- this whole -- it 's a smoke screen . lauren : i - i - i 'm sorry . i do n't even know what you 're talking about . michael : as long as daisy 's on the loose , she does n't have to answer questions about this child . i 'm beginning to believe that 's what daniel 's after . he does n't want this baby found . [ scene_break ] kevin : wait up . wait up ! daniel : ( sighs ) kevin : what is your problem ? daniel : michael was on my case the entire trip home . i really do n't need you all over me , too , kevin . kevin : ( sighs ) the last time you saw daisy , she whacked you over the skull and left you for dead . what made you think letting her go was a good idea ? daniel : i thought i had it under control . kevin : you thought you had daisy under control ? how big of a moron can you be ? chloe : okay , whose ultrasound is it ? jana : ( sighs ) a friend of mine is pregnant . chloe : really ? a friend ? what friend ? jana : no one you know . chloe : well , you must be pretty close . i mean , women do n't just give out their ultrasound to just anyone , and here you are walking around with someone else 's scan . if you ask me , it 's pretty weird . jana : i did n't . chloe : you know , it 's actually something that someone who is emotionally unstable would do -- walk around with someone else 's scan and obsess over it . it 's just one more check off the `` crazy `` checklist . jana : look , you got what you wanted , did n't you , okay ? i backed off , and now kevin is all yours , so why are you bloody harassing me ? chloe : oh , my god . you did steal that scan , because you 're not even denying it . jana : because that accusation is bloody absurd ! chloe : billy and victoria have no idea how unhinged you are , so i guess i 'm gon na have to tell them , because i will have them fire you . there is no way that my daughter is gon na go anywhere near that house if you 're still working for them . jana : you ca n't give that ultimatum . chloe : oh , really ? you watch me . [ scene_break ] vance : what do you do , sir ? man : construction . i 'm a welder . vance : is this a busy time of year for you ? man : things 'll pick up when the weather gets warmer . at least i work for a living , unlike some people . vance : what do you think of people who have extramarital affairs ? woman : well , my daughter 's boyfriend cheats on her , and he 's abusive . i hardly ever get to see my grandchildren because of it . ( sighs ) if she left that jerk , i 'd be overjoyed . does that answer your question ? vance : mm . vance : hello . do you read gossip magazines like , um ... ( inhales deeply ) `` national inquisitor `` or `` restless style `` ? woman : ( chuckles ) i wish . i have 2-year - old boys , twins , and i 'm raising them myself , so that should tell you how much time i have for pleasure reading . vance : your honor , may i have a moment with my client ? spencer : another delay ? your honor ... judge : two minutes , counsel . i 'm timing you . vance : i 'll be a minute and a half , your honor . ( clears throat ) are you trying to spend the rest of your life in prison ? [ scene_break ] man : dice out . ( dice roll ) man : seven . adam : thank you , `` mr. bellman `` for the tip and the password . phyllis : well , you paid enough for it . adam : yeah , who knows if it 's even worth it , right ? there could be a dozen games like this all over town . how do we know that koa 's gon na really show up here ? phyllis : yeah . adam : ( sighs ) phyllis : because he just did . adam : okay . he 's here . so what 's our next move ? he sees my face , we 're sunk . [ scene_break ] vance : okay , the first two are definitely out , but the single mother would be sympathetic . sharon : ( sighs ) no , you do n't know that . vance : you 're paying me an obscene amount of money to get the acquittal . do you think i 'm worth it ? yes or no ? sharon : yes . vance : trust me , and let me do my job . judge : time 's up , mr. abrams . vance : we good ? sharon : yes . yeah . yeah . vance : thank you for your indulgence , your honor . i just have a couple more questions for this juror . [ scene_break ] jill : lily ? lily : hi , i 'm sorry . i just -- i feel so stupid . jill : no , no . it was an honest mistake . you have n't been sleeping . you 've been trying to do everything by yourself . honey , if your eyes played tricks on you , nobody could blame you . lily : do you remember when we were at katherine 's for the fourth of july , and phillip showed up after everyone thought that he was dead for 20 years ? would it be selfish if i hope that happens for the twins and me ? jill : no , darling . no , it would n't be selfish at all . ( sighs ) olivia : the day of the funeral is one thing . but if she 's clinging to some sort of fantasy that cane 's alive ... sofia : i never have seen that , and i 've spent lots of time with her . neil : you know , shortly after the burial , uh , lily thought she saw cane at the cemetery . but that was a very stressful day for her . malcolm : for god sakes , you guys . i mean , the girl saw her husband get shot , and he bled to death in her arms . olivia : look , i 'm not disagreeing with you , and this could be post - traumatic stress , but ... ( sighs ) this -- this is now delusional . malcolm : look , lily 's not crazy , okay , liv ? olivia : i never said she was . but if these sightings are ongoing , it might be time for her to seek professional help . neil : okay . all right . [ scene_break ] daniel : i had a plan , kevin . daisy was supposed to lead us to the baby . kevin : that is the dumbest plan i have ever heard , and you 're not dumb , so what were you trying to accomplish ? daniel : i 'm worried about my kid . i want to make sure that -- that she 's loved and in a good home . i - is that too much to ask ? kevin : no . daniel : then back off ! kevin : look , i 'm not attacking you , all right ? i just do n't understand why you did what you did . you had daisy right there in the hotel room , and you let her leave ? jana : daniel found daisy ? [ scene_break ] ( elevator bell dings ) olivia : lily , i did n't mean to upset you . lily : no , you just think that i should be in a psych ward . olivia : i do n't think anything of the sort . honey , you 're grieving . it 's been a terrible time for you . there 's nothing wrong in admitting you might need a little help . lily : listen , i know that you 're trying to look out for me , but i am not hallucinating . i just saw a guy that happened to look like cane , and i had a momentary freak - out . that 's all that it was . olivia : okay . okay , well , if it happens again , will you promise me that you 'll talk to someone ? lily : i promise that if i see cane again , you 'll be the first to know . malcolm : some birthday . sofia : oh , that 's okay . lily comes first . i mean , i 'm as scared for her as you are . jill : we 'll just make it a point to visit her more often so she wo n't feel so alone . neil : may i say something ? i - i - i - i know that she 'll appreciate that a - as long as we do n't push this doctor thing , right ? at least not yet . malcolm : yeah . ( sighs ) i 'm with you , bro . no doctors . neil : see , i have no problem with lily seeing a psychiatrist i - if she decides it 's gon na help her . i just want to give her more time to work through this on her own . colin : i do n't know lily all that well , but she seems like a pretty resilient type . i have no doubts that she 'll come through it . jill : wow . every day , i am reminded again how glad i am that i married you . colin : ( makes kissing sounds ) jill : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] chloe : is it true ? you found daisy ? daniel : i do n't really want to talk about it . jana : daniel , this is huge . you ca n't just put us off like that . kevin : she got away . that 's all we know . i have to go . i have to make some calls . chloe : come on . seriously . we ca n't even be seen in public together ? kevin : angelo has spies . we ca n't risk it . chloe : okay , well , then let 's go somewhere private . kevin : i have this thing , chloe , about you not being dead . chloe : ( sighs ) do you know how much it 's killing me that we 're not together ? kevin : yeah , i wish more than anything that things could be different , but right now , we just have to deal , okay ? jana : ( clears throat ) look , kev , i know that you said we 're supposed to stay away from each other , but the way you reacted just now about daisy , like you could care less about her being found -- kevin : i do n't give a damn about daisy ! i care about the kid . [ scene_break ] michael : it 's not as if daniel wanted to be a father . he was trapped into it . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : he never wanted anything to do with that child or her mother . lauren : my god , michael . for daniel to betray me like this , after he knew how terrified i was just to avoid finding the baby , i - i -- i do n't get it . michael : i 've been thinking about last night over and over i - in my head -- what i could have done , what i should have done , once we 'd found daisy . lauren : like what ? michael : the man i was ten years ago -- i would never have let that woman out of my sight . i would have grabbed her by her hair and thrown her into the trunk of my car -- anything -- anything to stop her . and i swear to god , there 's a part of me , lauren , that wishes i had done just that . lauren : do you remember the day in the hospital when daniel had just come out of the coma and phyllis kept accusing me of harassing him ? i did n't care . i had to know where daisy was . and the lauren -- the lauren who had survived all of sheila carter 's evil -- that 's the one who was in charge . and the lauren who is sweet and sensitive and compassionate , she just got the hell out of the way . michael : i promise you , i 'm going to find daisy , and when i do , i 'm not gon na make the mistake of letting anyone else bring her to justice . [ scene_break ] kevin : guys , look , this kid is my family . you want her safe ? so do i . but obviously letting her grow up with a mother like daisy -- it 's not an option . daniel : i could n't agree with you more . jana : i 'm sure that one day , you 're gon na find your way back to that little niece of yours . kevin : i hope you 're right . jana : well , i need to get lucy home , and then i 'm teaching an art class at tiny tots . so if either of you get any more information on daisy 's whereabouts or the baby 's , you pass the info along , yeah ? jana : right , well , take care . jana : you hear that , lucy ? kevin does want someone to find the baby . and that someone 's going to be me . and we have to do it fast , do n't we ? before that stupid chloe ruins everything . [ scene_break ] chloe : `` a `` ... `` a `` ... angelo ... `` angelo . `` angelo , its chloe mitchell . i need to talk to you . athletic club , as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] jill : okay , so we 'll plan a day to take the twins to the park together , right ? lily : yeah , sounds great . jill : all right , sweetie . bye - bye . lily : bye - bye . sofia : bye . neil : bye . take care . all right . ( sighs ) lily : oh , i left my purse in the bathroom . sofia : oh . lily : hold on . olivia : i should go with them . sofia : ( sighs ) malcolm : ( sighs ) well , what a day . sofia : ( chuckles ) malcolm : hey , have i asked you to marry me ? sofia : not today . ( giggles ) malcolm : ( laughs ) sofia : but in case you 're wondering , the answer is still yes . malcolm : ( sighs ) sofia : come here , baby . sofia : ( sighs ) ( elevator bell dings ) olivia : find it ? lily : yes , thank god . it was right on the hook where i left it . lily : ( sighs ) neil : sweetheart ? you okay ? olivia : did you see something ? lily : no . ( sighs ) i 'm fine . [ scene_break ] vance : this jury is acceptable to us , your honor . spencer : to the state , as well . judge : fine . we 'll take a short recess , then begin with opening statements . ( bangs gavel ) sharon : the trial 's gon na start now ? vance : we have a jury . it 's early in the day . sharon : can you ask for a postponement ? vance : after calling in favors to get us on the docket right away ? sharon : yeah . gosh , maybe that was a mistake . vance : the state wants to get rolling . i 'm ready . there 's no reason to put things off . [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) phyllis : all right . `` private summer `` is reporting for uniform inspection . do i pass muster ? adam : you 'll be a distraction , all right , phyllis . phyllis : you are so smooth . `` distraction '' -- those are -- that 's a word that a woman wants to hear . ( sighs ) all right , where 's the dice ? adam : you sure you want to do this ? gambling is my world . you go in there , and these guys figure out that we 're runnin ' a con , who knows what they 'll do ? phyllis : i 'm sure i want to do this . gambling may be your world , but ... ( blows on dice ) this is my world . man : dice out . ( dice roll ) koa : ( blows on dice ) man : two ! craps . two . koa : ( groans ) phyllis : hello . koa : hey . phyllis : can anybody join ? room for one more ? [ next_on ] chloe : thanks for meeting me . angelo : i 'm dyin ' to hear what you have to say to me . phyllis : darn it . koa : do n't go . spencer : her irresponsible and reckless behavior led to the death of her other daughter -- sharon : what ? ! how dare you say -- vance : okay , all right . none of that . ( gavel bangs ) | sharon 's mom doris tells sharon she has to turn away from her even though it hurts her but she ca n't bear to watch her possibly go to jail because of adam . in the courtroom sharon rejects all the potential jurors and vance gets frustrated with sharon and asks her to let him do his job . a jury is finally selected and the judge wants to start the trial right away . michael tells lauren and kevin that daniel let daisy get away and later after kevin leaves to talk to daniel michael tells lauren if he had been the old michael he would have dragged daisy out of the room by the hair and stuffed her in his trunk . lauren tells michael she understands because the old lauren the one tortured by shelia would have done something to daisy as well but the new compassionate lauren just wants to see daisy brought to justice and to find the baby . michael vows to find daisy and have her brought to justice . michael tells lauren that daniel does n't want daisy to tell him where his child is because he does n't want to find the baby . |
billy : what do you like ? victoria : i 'm starving , so everything . billy : oh , yeah ? victoria : mm - hmm . billy : already eating for two , i see . victoria : i 'm practicing . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : and then later we 'll let the fertility doctor help me with the rest . billy : you know , um , i have a little bit to do with that , too . victoria : trust me , that 's one part i 'm not liable to forget . billy : [ laughs ] okay , i - i think i 'm , uh , gon na go for the scallops or maybe the shrimp . victoria : of course , everything hinges on my doctor 's appointment later . and then i have to actually get pregnant . billy : okay , slow your roll . one thing at a time . victoria : [ sighs ] you 're right . let 's just enjoy date night . billy : because we might not get many more of these if little william or wilhelmina shows up . victoria : and if little william or wilhelmina shows up , we wo n't need date night anymore . billy : why ? victoria : there 's nothing like a new baby to bring a couple closer together . billy : [ chuckles ] hmm . [ scene_break ] chloe : hi . i 'm sorry . i just got your message . i got here as quick as i could . chelsea : how did you get into the icu ? the nurse -- chloe : oh , i just snuck past her . worst thing she can do is throw me out . just let her try . chelsea : thank you . chloe : so , what 's going on ? you said everything was okay . chelsea : it was . adam had made it through surgery without any complications , and the doctor seemed really positive , and suddenly i get a call that he 's in a coma . chloe : a call ? chelsea : well , i had left . sharon was here , and ... i just figured since she and adam are ... i just felt like i was in the way , and i could n't think of anything to say to him . [ voice breaking ] and now ... now i can think of a million things to say to him , and i do n't -- i do n't know if i 'll ever get the chance . [ scene_break ] cane : so , what do you think is wrong with you ? kay : alzheimer 's . that 's the first time i 've said that aloud . [ chuckles ] cane : have you had a second opinion ? kay : i did n't even get a first . cane : this is self - diagnosed ? katherine , you need to go and see a doctor about this . kay : darling , i do n't need a bunch of tests to tell me how much that i am -- am -- am forgetting . and besides , i 've read up on this . it 's , you know -- i have all the signs of , you know , confusion and , uh , memory loss and , uh , misplacing things . and that -- that 's ... that 's just the early stages of that . pretty soon , i will ... have trouble reading the newspapers , remembering names . cane : [ sighs ] kay : and you want to know something , the saddest part of all ? they 'll come a time that i wo n't even be able to remember the people i love the most in this world . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] lily : hey . there you are . i was looking for you . i wanted your input on the bottle concepts for scarlet mist before i set up the focus group . and personally , i like this one , but ... hello ? something wrong ? tyler : i just got in from milwaukee . lily : you went back ? tyler : yeah . to testify against my mom 's murderer . lily : my god . i ca n't even imagine . tyler : yeah , it 's not easy , especially when you 're going up against avery clark . lily : wait . she 's his lawyer ? you did n't tell me that . tyler : well , there 's something else i did n't tell you . i only -- only talk about it with my sister , but whatever . i guess since it 's out now , i ... lily : what -- what is it ? tyler : the son of a bitch who killed my mom ? it was my father . and thanks to him , not only have i lost my mother , i lost my sister , too . [ scene_break ] nick : welcome home . avery : a very warm welcome it is . hi . what are you -- i thought you were working tonight . what is all this ? nick : i wanted to celebrate in style . avery : what are we celebrating ? [ scene_break ] chloe : so , you 're still listed as adam 's next of kin ? chelsea : well , officially , we 're not divorced yet , so i 'm responsible for any big decisions that have to be made . chloe : does adam have a living will ? chelsea : he never mentioned it , and i never asked . i guess i should have , but i guess when you think you have all the time in the world , you do n't ask those types of things . chloe : do victor and the others know the rest ? chelsea : victor was here , threw out some threats , and left in a hurry . adam takes a bullet for his father , yet where is he ? chloe : well , not that i 'm defending him , but victor 's really not the type to hold vigil at someone 's bedside . chelsea : he 's probably in some bank vault counting his billions . chloe : where is sharon ? why is n't she hovering around ? chelsea : she 's in the chapel . chloe : probably hoping that he 'll recover and put a ring on her finger . chelsea : i do n't want to make this about sharon . that 's all i 've been doing lately when i -- when i should have been ... [ sighs ] i went back there to adam 's the other day , and , once again , everything disintegrated into a - a complete mess . i 'm so tired of all this , but i ca n't help myself . i walk in there , and sharon had just moved in . she 's -- she 's walking around like she completely owns the place . so i ... i accused adam of being cold and selfish and choosing himself over us . chloe : hey , chelsea , that 's not your fault . chelsea : still ... it 's hard to know that the last time i talked to him , i was so ... angry . chloe : you had every right to feel that way . chelsea : did i have a right to walk away without telling him that i 'm pregnant ? did i have a right to consider passing off his baby as another man 's child ? [ scene_break ] dylan : [ sighs ] same as before . bartender : gon na stare at that phone all night , or are you gon na call her ? dylan : [ sighs ] couple more of these and i 'm gon na forget how to work this phone . [ chuckles ] is that what you 're shooting for ? got to have goals , right ? bartender : so , what 's her name ? dylan : [ sighs ] i ca n't remember anymore . bartender : oh , that 's okay . that one 's on me . [ scene_break ] avery : did i forget a special occasion ? nick : listen to miss modest here . did you not just go to milwaukee and throw down some justice ? avery : okay . [ laughs ] there has n't been a ruling yet . nick : yeah , well , you 're gon na win . i know it . the judge would be a fool not to rule in your favor . avery : so , now you 're an expert in appellate court rulings . nick : among other things , yes . avery : i appreciate your confidence , but it is premature to celebrate , especially when we still do n't know who cut my brakes and who trashed my apartment . nick : it 's probably the same wacko that was behind the insanity at the ranch the other night . avery : how 's adam doing ? nick : he 's still in icu . avery : yeah , every time i think about what happened to him , what could have happened to all of us ... ? nick : yeah , i 've been thinking about that a lot , too . how we say we 're gon na pay attention to the wake - up calls in our lives , but then we just go back to the same , old routines . avery : well , then ... here 's to a new routine . nick : maybe even before the night 's out . [ glasses clink ] [ scene_break ] lily : god , it makes me so sad to even think about it . like , you were only a kid . tyler : i do n't remember much from back then . i just -- i always kept my head down . i was hoping that nobody knew , but [ scoffs ] they all did . that 's why i started tagging . lily : well , i mean , it 's probably the only way you were able to get your anger out . tyler : it 's kind of like graffiti . well , whatever . at least i turned it into a career , so ... lily : well , no wonder your work is so raw and emotional . tyler : yeah , whatever . you know ... after that , my sister , she -- she packed us up . we moved out to cali . you know , we started a whole , new life , new names . lily : you changed your name ? tyler : well , yeah . leslie , she testified against gus . and after that , we had to protect ourselves from all the lowlifes he was hanging around with . lily : why ? you thought they were gon na come after you ? tyler : yeah . i mean , you know what ? everything was great for 12 years , and then avery had to file that appeal . and i swear , that woman , she can -- she can convince just about anyone to do anything . lily : is that what you meant when you said that you lost leslie ? tyler : yeah . you see , avery -- she got leslie to give gus a chance . i do n't get it . after all this time knowing it was him , now suddenly she 's on his side . said she could see it in his eyes . i looked in his eyes , too . he 's good . i 'll give him that . really gets the tears going . draws them all in . he even got leslie to testify for him . lily : well , maybe she had a good reason for changing her mind . tyler : the man is a murderer . he deserves to be locked up for the rest of his life . [ sighs ] lily : are you trying to convince me of that or yourself ? tyler : [ sighs ] lily : what if you 're wrong ? what if your dad really is innocent ? tyler : what ? now i 'm getting this from you , too ? lily : you were a little boy whose life was completely upended . you had to put the blame somewhere . tyler : i put it where it belonged . lily : but you said the dna evidence did n't match your dad 's . tyler : that does not exonerate gus . and it does n't wipe away the fact that leslie saw him standing over her body . lily : if both she and avery believe him , though ... tyler : avery -- she 's trying to raise her profile . and leslie , she 's just looking for the easy way out . lily : easy way out ? you think that 's easy ? i mean , what if you 're the one doing that ? tyler : me ? lily : i know that it sounds harsh , but you have held on to this story for so long that what if you 're just afraid to let it go ? tyler : you do n't know what the hell you 're talking about . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] cane : since you 've already diagnosed yourself , then there 's nothing more we need to discuss . kay : cane , what else could it be ? cane : it could be a bunch of different things . it could be too much work . it could be stress . it could be lyme disease . you had that before . you had similar symptoms . kay : [ chuckles ] i was cured . i was cured . i mean ... i hardly think that i am host to another tick . cane : which is why you need to go and see a doctor , okay ? kay : what ? and have him tell me that there 's nothing that they can do ? cane : all right , if you do n't want to do it for yourself , do it for us . do it for the people who love you . do it for murphy , and do it for jill . do it for me . no , do it for my kids , 'cause i want them to spend as much time with you as they can . i know you 're scared , but it 's not gon na get better or just go away if you ignore it . and i 'm going to be there with you every step of the way , all right ? i promise you that . [ scene_break ] billy : you better enjoy that while you have the chance . victoria : hmm . oh , you know , it 's a small sacrifice for what we 'll be experiencing . billy : yes . swollen ankles , labor pains . victoria : so , you 're gon na be experiencing labor pains ? billy : [ laughs mockingly ] no , i think i 'll actually leave the heavy lifting to you and just coach from the sidelines . i mean , i am a regular vince lombardi when it comes to the `` he - he - he , hoo . `` [ laughs ] victoria : wo n't it just be so amazing to go through that together and to have a little infant in the house and hear the sweet , little cooing noises over the monitor ? billy : that 's what i love about women -- your capacity for selective memory . it 's like having childbirth amnesia . victoria : it 'd be so nice for johnny to have a brother or a sister . billy : he 's got both . victoria : no , i know , but i meant one that lives with us . i mean , as much as i wish reed could , that 's pretty much an impossibility . billy : and dee dee is so busy with chloe and kevin . victoria : i know you miss her . johnny misses her , too . i mean , that 's why it 's so great to have another kid in the house . they can ride bikes together . they can , you know , giggle upstairs when they 're supposed to be sleeping . and i never really had that with nick since we did n't spend our childhood together , but i 'm -- i 'm really grateful to have him now . billy : i guess it 's not all sunshine in siblingland . victoria : well , you do n't have to tell me . i learned the hard way with adam . i do n't really want to talk about that . let 's just not get into that right now . billy : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to remind you of what 's going on . victoria : it 's all right . it 's all up here , anyway . you know , as contentious as things have been with us , adam saved dad 's life . i really hope he pulls through . [ scene_break ] chloe : here . chelsea : thanks . do you know the other day i got so pissed off when my masseuse was like 30 minutes late ? can you believe that ? people are in here every day going through stuff like this , and i was so upset that i had to sit around and do nothing for 30 minutes . chloe : i used to have the same thoughts when delia was sick . everything that mattered yesterday meant nothing today . chelsea : why did n't i just suck it up then ? why did n't i just suck it up when adam got out of surgery ? i should have just told him then . chloe : because you had no reason to believe that you would n't have other chances . chelsea : what if there are n't any other chances ? what if he does n't come out of the coma ? chloe : chelsea -- chelsea : no , what if he dies ? chloe : chelsea , that 's not gon na happen . chelsea : chloe , what if he dies ... never knowing that i love him ? what if he dies never knowing that i 'll always love him ? god , chloe , what if he dies never knowing that he 's gon na be a father ? [ scene_break ] billy : let 's talk about how johnny 's gon na get along great with little victoria . victoria : aww . or a little victor . billy : little victor abbott ? oh , that is fantastic . that is [ laughs ] that 's so good . that 's almost worth it to see the look of horror on your father 's face . victoria : oh . billy : no , but seriously , i am very excited to turn our abbott trio into a quartet . victoria : even if i 'm a raging lunatic during the fertility treatments ? billy : [ laughs ] i know you 're exaggerating , but i also know the side effects are real . so , are you sure that you want to put yourself through this ? victoria : i told you . billy : i know . the end result is worth it . but ... victoria : what ? billy : we 've talked about this . what are we doing ? let 's get dessert . you want dessert ? let 's get dessert . victoria : wait a minute . hold on . you 're worried that there wo n't be an end result . billy : honey , you could get all the shots and all the hormones and ... we could end up with , you know , nothing . victoria : i wo n't pretend that i wo n't be disappointed if i get my hopes up . that 's okay , because at the end of the day , i 've got johnny and reed and dee dee and you . you 're my family , and i love you very much . billy : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : i ca n't help but wondering if it would have made a difference . chloe : if what would have made a difference ? chelsea : telling adam about the baby . you know , maybe if i 'd been honest with him from the beginning , none of this would have happened . maybe he would n't have felt the urge to crash victor 's wedding in the first place . chloe : then adam would n't have been shot ? chelsea : it 's a possibility . chloe : yeah , it 's a possibility that you will never know the answer to . and i know adam , and it was just a matter of time before someone shot him . chelsea : chloe . chloe : sorry . that just slipped out . but what i 'm trying to say is that you ca n't be responsible for adam 's actions . chelsea : well , i certainly did n't help the situation . chloe : well , maybe there is something you can do to help . [ scene_break ] man 1 : are n't you pretty ? bartender : what 'll it be ? man 1 : bourbon , neat . and your phone number . bartender : $ 7.50 . man 1 : that 's only half my order . bartender : that 's all you 're gon na get . now pay up . man 1 : i 'll pay up when you put out . dylan : hey , man , just lay off . man 1 : what 's it to you , cupcake ? bartender : that 's okay . i can handle jerks like this . dylan : well , you should n't have to . you heard her . just give her the money and -- and just go . man 1 : [ sniffles ] you gon na make me , tough guy ? [ scene_break ] avery : you 're being very cagey tonight . nick : i got a few surprises in store . avery : mm - hmm . what do you have planned , newman ? nick : for starters , dinner -- all your favorite foods . avery : really ? cooked in your microwave ? nick : cooked by a caterer on his six - burner , stainless - steel range with lava stone grill . boom . avery : six burners . you really do know what turns me on . [ chuckles ] mm . nick : and he 's gon na be here any minute . avery : okay , then . i better go change . i wo n't be long . nick : okay . [ door opens ] nick : [ sighs ] avery : [ laughs ] oh , this beef bourguignon is so good . nick : well , i know it does n't exactly go with the okra gumbo , but i was n't about to leave out any of your favorites . avery : oh , thank you . you really do know me so well . [ chuckles ] nick : i 've got one more surprise for you . i got my fingers crossed that you 're really gon na like this one . avery : hmm . uncharted territory , huh ? nick : yep . you almost ready for dessert ? avery : yeah . [ scene_break ] lily : your entire identity is tied up in your dad being guilty . tyler : that 's ridiculous . lily : no , you became tyler michaelson , a man whose mom was killed by his dad , who 's filled with rage , and made a career out of it . take that away , and -- and then what ? then you 're forced to let these walls down and feel something other than hate , which i 'm sure scares the hell out of you . tyler : no . you 're so wrong . lily : do n't you miss having a dad ? tyler : not the one that 's sitting in that cell and not the one who would come home drunk all up in our faces . lily : so , then what dad do you miss ? tyler : i do n't know . i mean ... every now and then ... [ sighs ] lily : what ? tyler : what 's the point ? lily : `` every now and then , `` what ? tyler : [ sighs ] i mean , when he was sober ... sometimes he 'd look at me like ... damn it . why did you start this ? it 's -- lily : just say it . tyler : [ sighs ] he 'd look at me like he did today , like he ... lily : like he loves you ? like you mean something to him ? if that 's the case , then that means that you missed out on 12 years of him showing you that love and you loving him back . tyler : [ sighs ] lily : you were young . you believed what you were told to believe , and you did what you had to do to survive , and that 's so brave of you . but you 're not that kid anymore . you do n't have to keep protecting yourself . tyler : that 's not what i 'm doing . lily : nobody is gon na hurt you . you can tell the world who you really are , okay ? and maybe -- maybe you can start with just telling me . what 's your name ? what 's your real name ? tyler : davis . i 'm davis rogan . [ scene_break ] kay : uh , could n't this have waited until tomorrow ? cane : i think its best we get this over with now , okay ? kay : i suppose . cane : listen , um , i 'm going to have to tell lily about this 'cause we do n't keep secrets from each other anymore . kay : oh , yeah . darling , yes . yes , of course . but do n't tell anyone else please . if this ever got out ... cane : it would be bad for business . kay : oh , bad for the bus -- please . it 'd be catastrophic . cane : all right , let me , uh , just call the office , okay ? 'cause i 'm gon na let them know -- kay : no , no , no , no . you just go back to work . i 'm gon na be fine right here . cane : i do n't want to leave you . kay : well , i 'm not gon na run away , if that 's what you 're afraid of . cane : [ chuckles ] kay : no , you heard what the doctor said . take those tests , questions , they can take hours . cane : okay . kay : i 'll -- i 'll call you . cane : all right . and i 'll come back , and i 'll pick you up , okay ? kay : well , yes , yes , of course , but i 'll -- i 'll call you when -- when i 'm finished . if i remember . [ laughs ] oh , thank you , god . there 's something of the old gal left in me yet . cane : this is true . i 'll see you soon . [ scene_break ] chelsea : tell him i 'm pregnant now ? he ca n't hear me . chloe : maybe he can . chelsea : some people say that coma patients are aware of their surroundings . chloe : and you 're not one of those people ? chelsea : i do n't know . it just seems too good to be true . chloe : hey , it 's worth a shot , right ? chelsea : why are you encouraging me ? you never wanted me to tell adam about the baby before . chloe : because adam has never been in this situation . and i see how much it 's killing you not being able to tell him . even if he ca n't hear , i think that you should tell him -- for you . just go , chelsea . just go and tell him right now . chelsea : before it 's too late ? chloe : i did n't say that . chelsea : you did n't have to . chloe : it ca n't hurt , right ? maybe it will give him something to live for . you 've got nothing to lose and everything to gain . [ scene_break ] billy : are you sure you do n't want to check in on adam while we 're here ? victoria : no , not with chelsea here . she needs to have her time alone with him . billy : okay , well , how long did the receptionist say the doctor was gon na be ? victoria : i do n't know . about 10 minutes . billy : 10 minutes , 10 minutes , 10 minutes , 10 minutes , 10 minutes , 10 minutes . victoria : billy , would you please just stop ? stop that , because you 're making me dizzy right now . billy : sorry . sorry . you would think i 'm the one that 's gon na be in stirrups . sorry . [ clears throat ] victoria : it 's all right . i understand . i know -- i know there 's a lot riding on this . billy : like watching my wife look like she swallowed a basketball . victoria : i think i know why you 've been hesitant about this . you do n't want to see me get fat . billy : are you kidding me ? pregnant women are sexy . you are going to look gorgeous when you 're carrying our baby . both : if . [ scene_break ] chelsea : please pray that this works , that he 'll be able to hear me . chloe : just go in , and you speak from your heart . chelsea : thank you . [ door closes ] chelsea : [ sniffles ] hey . it 's me . i 'm back . i had kind of a freak - out moment . [ sniffles ] i know . `` cons do n't freak out . `` [ chuckles ] right ? i never really let anything get to me before because ... i mean , it never even mattered how much was on the line . i 'd never let anything get to me , but ... nothing this important has ever been on the line . and you need to know what it is . [ scene_break ] dylan : i - i do n't want to fight . man 1 : oh , hey , look at that haircut . trying to grow out your high - and - tight . you got that thousand - yard stare . you 're a soldier . what kind of soldier backs down like that ? dylan : i have n't had the best couple of days , so , please , you do n't want to start . man 1 : oh , uh - oh . you 're one of those post - traumatic soldiers who came home , ca n't fit in , everyone 's moved on , left you behind , nobody cares about you anymore . hey , honey . here 's your hero . some nobody who sticks up for a tramp like you 'cause he ai n't got no woman of his own . [ grunts ] [ scene_break ] nick : i confess , i made this dessert myself . avery : wow . suddenly i 'm feeling so full . [ laughs ] nick : do n't be too sure about that . avery : okay . nick : i think you 're really gon na like this . avery : wait a minute . is that an easy - bake - oven cake ? nick : even i ca n't mess that up . avery : what ? [ gasps ] [ sighs ] that is the best thing i 've ever tasted in my life . nick : [ laughs ] avery : [ laughs ] i know what you 're thinking . how can something so simple make me so happy ? nick : hey , i 'm just -- i 'm glad it does . avery : mmm . nick : you got to grab things while you can . and we were talking about that the other day before -- avery : i know . before dylan interrupted us . nick : the guy 's got great timing . avery : i 'm sorry that happened . i liked talking about getting closer , moving forward . nick : then what do you say we finish that conversation , then ? [ scene_break ] victoria : `` moondoggie `` is not gon na happen because that was his nickname . his real name was jeff . billy : jeff . i do n't like jeff . jeff 's not good . victoria : i know . jeff . it 's boring , okay ? never mind . you know , i always really kind of liked the name cody . billy : hmm , it 's too cowboy . how about rollie ? victoria : rollie ? billy : yeah . victoria : what is rollie even ? billy : rollie fingers , the greatest reliever in brewers ' history ? victoria : no , that is so not happening . besides , listen , we just had our preliminary appointment . we have n't even starting the testing . billy : all right , all right , but its fun . i mean -- hi . chloe : [ chuckles ] am i really seeing this ? you actually came to see the black sheep ? victoria : i 'm sorry that this happened to adam . chloe : are you really ? i mean , adam did make the perfect shield for your dad . billy : hmm . victoria : do you think i 'm happy about this ? you think i 'm glad that adam got shot ? billy : mnh - mnh . okay . that 's enough of that . all right . hey , how 's delia ? i tried to call her last night , but she was already asleep . chloe : yeah , she 's great . she was just really tired . you know , she had the most awesomest time ever at the titanoboa exhibit . billy : fantastic . my daughter 's into big , monstrous snakes . that 's awesome . [ chuckles ] victoria : yeah . well , i have no doubt that you two would be oohing and awwing over every slimy scale . chloe : you know , the exhibit goes through april . i 'm sure she would love to play tour guide . billy : that 'd be great . actually , i was gon na talk to you because i want to spend more time with her . chloe : yeah , no objections . billy : yeah ? chloe : as long as you keep her away from dive bars and poker games . billy : we 're going to pool halls and hookah lounges . come on . what ? do n't give me that look . i kid . come on . it 's a joke . take it easy . chloe : you can pick her up tonight if you want . billy : yeah ? that okay with you ? victoria : oh , it 's more than okay . billy : all right , all right , all right . chloe : all right , well , i 'll call mom and have her get ready . in the meantime , i 'm gon na go drop off this dinner for chelsea . billy : okey - dokey . thank you . victoria : well , it looks like i 'll be setting another place at the table . billy : oh , sweetheart , there is plenty of room at the table . [ scene_break ] kay : all right , katherine , you can do this . my name is katherine chancellor . and i live at 12 foothill ... road , genoa city . and the president of the united states is jame -- president -- jame -- no . come on , katherine . come on . think . come on . [ scene_break ] lily : i 've just always wondered about you . this hugely talented , good - looking guy who has no one in his life except his sister . tyler : yeah , i sound pretty pathetic . lily : no , you 're just -- you 're hurting . and you have been for a long time . come here . [ door slams ] cane : hey ! get your damn hands off my wife ! lily : cane , stop it ! [ scene_break ] avery : i 'm not sure where we left off . nick : neither am i . so i 'm just gon na jump in . i love you . avery : i love you . i love you so much that ... look what you do to me . [ chuckles ] nick : i guess this is n't gon na be as hard as i thought . avery : what 's that ? nick : i have something that i 've been dying to ask you . and i do n't want to wait another second . [ cell phone rings ] avery : i 'm so sorry . just hold that thought . that could be the judge . nick : sure . avery : dylan ? [ scene_break ] bartender : no , but i 'm guessing you 're friends with him , and you might want to know ... he 's under arrest . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i should have told you this before [ voice breaking ] as soon as i found out . it was n't just my news . it was yours , too . [ sniffles ] [ sobbing ] it 's beautiful , and it 's wonderful , and i really hope that you -- that you will be as happy as i am about it . [ sniffles ] i 'm pregnant , adam . you 're gon na be a dad . i 'm having your baby . [ next_on ] paul : what do you know about , uh , congressman marcus wheeler ? sharon : i 'm only following adam 's wishes . victor : he 's in a damn coma . you 're taking advantage of this . cane : that lady 's married . she 's married to me . do you understand that ? do you understand it ? ! | katherine tells cane she is afraid she has alzheimer 's disease , although she has not gone to the doctor to confirm her suspicions . cane persuades katherine to go to the doctor for the sake of her family and everyone that loves her . he assures her that she wo n't be alone ; he will be with her every step of the way , then he takes her to the hospital . cane is called away to work , but katherine promises him that she will stay and take the tests . cane promises to return and pick her up . tyler tells lily about his life and the reason he and leslie changed their names . lily thinks that tyler should forgive his father and let go of the hate he has been carrying around all these years . billy and victoria have lunch and then wait nervously at the hospital for their preliminary appointment with the fertility doctor . billy and victoria discuss names for the baby and the possibility that the in vitro fertilization wo n't work . victoria assures billy that if the procedure does n't work , she will be disappointed , but she will be happy , because she still has a family . |
victor : i chose to protect the very company that i 've built from the ground up . i chose to protect those i love , even if i had to bend the law to do it . but that is who i am . that is who stands before you . that is the man you have to judge . that 's all . judge murray : ladies and gentlemen of the jury , before you begin your deliberations , i must remind you that the defendant is presumed innocent of the charges against him . this presumption remains during your deliberations and can not be overcome unless , having considered all of the evidence involved in this case , you are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that he is guilty . if the state has proven him guilty , beyond a reasonable doubt , of kidnapping and/or fraud , then the burden of proof is on the defendant to show a preponderance of evidence that there is a mitigating factor present so that he is guilty of a lesser ... nick : mom ? nikki : oh , my god . he 's gon na get away with it . nick : hey . we do n't know that . nikki : the writing is on the wall . he 'll go free , and there will be retribution for all of us . nick : i just hate it that dad humiliated you like that on the stand . nikki : oh , well , that 's classic victor newman . he tells me he loves me and then calls me a drunk in open court . nick : is it true , what he said ? did you have a drink today ? nikki : i - i just could n't handle it , okay ? nick : it 's just this damn trial , all right ? as soon as it 's over -- nikki : you were smart to leave this company years ago . you got to get away from your father and his cold - hearted ways . nick : look , forget about dad . we 're gon na get you the help -- nikki : do n't you get dragged back into this . do you hear me ? the most important thing in life is your wife and your family and that little boy that you 're going to give a wonderful home to . that is what is important , not this . [ voice breaking ] never this . shawn : oh , faith , you 're such a big help . you even managed to get some paint on the wall . [ laughter ] faith : all the parts i could reach . shawn : now you can tell your little brother you were part of decorating his new room . faith : it makes me sad , though . sage : what , baby ? what 's sad ? faith : that shawn wo n't be here when we bring the baby home . victoria : dad ... it 's all a lie , is n't it ? despite what you said , you hate us all , do n't you ? victor : you obviously were n't listening , were you ? i did what i 've always done -- love and protect my family . jack : yeah . phyllis : oh , you are completely out of your mind . victor : the truth is n't always simple or easy , now , is it ? only some people have the guts to tell it . adam : you have a warped sense of the truth , victor . victor : you chose this . remember that . adam : i remember that . billy : well , i say we got victor right where we want him . just got to make sure the jury keeps him there . christine , what do you think ? christine : i think you blew this , all of you . phyllis ' actions -- phyllis : my actions ? i did n't kidnap jack . i did n't unleash marco , the criminal , into our lives . christine : yeah , i just prosecuted victor . i 'm very well aware of what he did . phyllis : okay , so if you lose , it 's our fault ? christine : yeah , damn right it is . there 's no way michael would have tried to sink this case on his own , not without emotional blackmail from his so - called friends . phyllis : whoever represented victor , it does not matter . it was your job to nail him . christine : ah , ducking responsibility , as usual . michael 's a great attorney . you could have just destroyed his career . jack : christine , th -- christine : oh , come on . she played into victor 's hands . we had this , jack . we had the evidence and the witnesses . so , if victor walks free , and i think there is a very good chance he might , this is all on you . billy : christine ... jack : i told you this could happen . phyllis : no , no , no . no `` i told you so 's , `` not now , jack . sage : well , shawn is n't sad . are you , shawn ? shawn : where did you get that ? you do n't see me crying and whining and moping , do you ? faith : most of the time , you look happy . shawn : that 's because i know my baby will be living in this awesome penthouse with all of you to love him and take care of him . and he will have the most amazing big sister . faith : i 'll be the best big sister ever . and i 'll have so much practice by the time the baby gets here since i already have sully . and now i 'll have ... what 's his name gon na be ? sage : oh , faith , you know , we have n't discussed that , yet . i 'm sure shawn has n't even thought about it . shawn : actually , i have . nikki : you go home to your family . nick : i will . as soon as i make sure you 're okay . nikki : honey , i am fine . please go home . hug them , love them , and know that you deserve all the good things that are happening to you . i 'm gon na get a cab . noah : hey , grandma . how you doing ? nikki : oh , sweetheart , do n't worry about me . i 'm fine . i was just telling your father that -- victoria : well , dad was able to turn everything around , so what are we gon na do now ? nikki : i do n't know why you sound so surprised . victoria : today 's been full of surprises , mom . nikki : well , your father has never taken responsibility for his actions . that 's what brought us here . the fact that he did n't apologize is certainly not news . abby : well , we did n't expect dad 's lawyer to be kicked out for trying to throw the trial . summer : or for grandpa to be the one questioning us . nick : it 's typical dad . he went from being accused to on the attack . marisa : yeah , and the thing with his lawyer blindsided everyone . noah : yeah , everyone except for luca , who just could n't wait to get on the stand and run his mouth . summer : michael was working against grandpa . all luca did was tell the truth . noah : oh , yeah . luca picked a convenient day to grow a conscience , huh ? abby : if michael had n't agreed to the plan -- nikki : michael has seen victor twist the law many times . god knows none us wanted us to see that happen again . all right . i - i have to go . summer : no , michael was working for grandpa . he should have helped him . abby : yeah , instead of siding with phyllis . nick : phyllis is his friend . he wanted justice for her , and clearly he was willing to risk his career for that . victoria : okay , well , what about the risk to us ? abby : michael knew what it meant for us to face dad in court , what that could cost us . we were trying to do the right thing . noah : it was the right thing . nikki : we could have avoided this entire thing if we had just accepted the deal that victor offered adam when we had the chance . that way , adam would have taken over newman and your father would have agreed to go to jail . noah : the deal is no longer on the table . nick : maybe , maybe -- [ all talking ] adam : whoa , whoa , whoa . hold on , please , a second , right ? we 're still in public . goodness ' sakes . wh - wh - what is everyone talking like , uh -- like dad 's gon na walk free for ? what 's that ? victoria : did anyone see the jurors ' faces when they realized that dad 's attorney was setting him up ? adam : well , yeah . okay . then christine shot that down . she made them realize he 's just some rich guy who thinks he 's above the law . nick : dad did cop to bending the law to get whatever he wants . victoria : the jury does n't know him like we do . adam : which is exactly why they 're not gon na buy into his sanctimonious claims that whatever he did , however evil it was , he did it for something as noble as his family . guys , come on . those jurors know if they did something that broke the law for their family , they 'd go to jail , right ? that 's exactly where they 're gon na send him . relax . i 'm sure of it . faith : tell us . tell us the name you chose for the baby . shawn : when i was little , uh , i spent a lot of time with my grandpa . i do n't have many good memories of growing up , but the ones i do have are all about big dave . he used to take me everywhere -- hunting , fishing , bars . sage : [ scoffs ] bars ? shawn : that was our secret . i could tell him anything , and i did . being with big dave -- it 's the only time , as a kid , i remember feeling safe , really safe , and loved , which is ... how i want this little guy to feel . but it 's sage and nick 's choice what they name the baby . sage : david . i like the sound of that . david . faith : [ chuckles ] phyllis : i do n't want to hear it . i do n't want to hear how bad i 've messed up , how i 've messed up our plan -- a plan that you signed off on . jack : yeah , yeah , yeah . i signed off on it . believe me , i regret it now . phyllis : i do n't regret anything i did . jack : oh , of course you do n't . hell , look what you accomplished . because of your plan , this whole case against victor is tainted , brought into doubt , and that 's not the worst of it . because of you , your best friend may now be facing disbarment . phyllis : michael chose to do this . he knew the risks . jack : because you guilted him into it . phyllis : oh , because he knew the odds of victor getting justice were microscopic . he knows just how down and dirty he can get . we had to fight dirty . jack : you do n't even feel bad about the whole michael thing , do you ? listen to yourself ! is this part of your plan , too ? leave nothing behind you but scorched earth ? if victor 's found guilty , you may not have anyone to celebrate that victory with . you 're consumed by this . you 're pushing family away . you 're pushing friends away . you 're pushing me away ! and if you do n't see anything wrong about that ... phyllis : [ voice breaking ] see , you just -- why ca n't you see i 've done nothing wrong ? i 'm the person that keeps suffering here . and as far as using my best friend , michael , i would do it again because i would do anything to see victor torn apart the way i 've been torn apart . [ crying ] why ca n't you see that ? it 's ... jack : i 'm worried about what she 's gon na do next . billy : if victor 's guilty , she 'll be fine . jack : i do n't know that . you heard her just now . she 's consumed by this . i 'm not sure there 's a sentence victor could get that would satisfy her . victor : what could we possibly have to say to each other ? victoria : i want to know what you intend to do if you 're released . victor : what are your intentions ? victoria : you 're saying that like i have options , dad . are you gon na give me any ? victor : that depends on you . victor : if you can forgive me for what i 've done , then ... i will forgive you for what you 've said and done . victoria : that 's very generous of you , dad . victor : i know . victoria : but you know that your coming back to newman -- that 's not my decision alone . you were voted out of the company , and the family was united on that . victor : and that is gon na be very difficult to deal with , you know ? that 's the unkindest cut of all . but i think that if you voice your support of me , tell them that you would like me reinstated , i think the others will go alone with it and things will get back to normal . victoria : `` back to normal `` ? what do you mean , dad ? victor : well , i mean success and profit for our business . victoria : [ sighs ] and then there 's the lies and the deception and ... do you expect to go back to these callous decisions that put us in this mess in the first place ? victor : i will run the business as i see fit . victoria : well , i 'm sorry , dad , but there are gon na have to be some changes . victor : no . it 's gon na be business as usual . victoria : okay . fine . then i want no part of it . victor : all right . then this is how this will play out . you 'll be removed from the premises . you 'll be disowned . and you kindly relay that message to the others , because it applies to them , as well . victoria : well , nick and mom have -- victor : nick and your mother have betrayed me so profoundly that i will probably never get over it . victoria : i guess everything that you said in the courtroom about loving me was n't true , then . victor : you 're my daughter . you 're victoria . you 're always my special girl . i may have lost everything i 've built in my hard life . i will never stop loving you . but this is business . [ knock on door ] adam : yet another embarrassing chapter in the newman saga . chelsea : that was painful . it was . and not just for your family -- for the abbotts , too . [ sighs ] adam : my family did good , though , for the most part -- showing victor that we 're not just gon na go blindly and do whatever he says . chelsea : yeah . i like what nick said , too , how he told victor he ca n't keep hurting him and his entire family and -- and using them as an excuse to hurt other people . adam : yeah . what about what i said ? chelsea : i love what you said . adam : yeah ? chelsea : yeah . and i love you . i know how difficult this has been . i mean , you turned down victor 's offer to run newman . adam : who 'd have thunk it ? chelsea : i am so proud of you . and now , it 's -- you know , it 's finally over . adam ... it is over , right ? sage : and that 's when faith brought up naming the baby , and shawn told us a story about her grandfather . nick : yeah , cool . whatever you want . sage : do you remember that whole talk we had about being honest with each other ? nick : you do n't think i 'm being honest ? sage : no , i think you 're being sweet despite thinking that i made this unilateral decision to name the baby . nick : it sounded pretty final to me . sage : it 's not . it 's really not final . it was just a suggestion . shawn : you do n't have to go along with the name thing just to make me happy . faith : but i like david . it 's a good name . sage : but your dad -- shawn : seriously . i already know what great parents you guys are gon na be . if you do n't like the name -- nick : look , the truth is , yes , sage and i -- we did have some expectations and some things we wanted to do . shawn : like painting the room . nick : that 's one of them . faith : and naming the baby ? nick : yeah . but i learned a while ago that clinging to expectations can be a mistake . so , sometimes it 's best just to let it go . shawn : and ... you 're okay with ... ? nick : david it is . faith : yay ! did you hear that , little dave ? [ chuckles ] nick : uh , your mom 's probably expecting you . i should take you home . sage : no , no . let me take her . 'cause i have to work some things out with sharon . nick : okay . faith : i ca n't wait to tell mommy how we painted the baby 's room . bye , shawn . bye , daddy . nick : see you , beautiful . faith : see you around , david ! [ chuckles ] nick : [ chuckles ] sage : here you go . [ both chuckle ] nick : uh ... shawn : oh . [ both chuckle ] nick : here . let me help you . might be making it worse . [ chuckles ] sorry . nikki : hey . victoria : hi . [ sighs ] so , i just came from seeing dad . noah : okay . how mad is he ? victoria : he 's so confident that he 's won , he 's itching to disown us . nikki : we drew a line in the sand , and he walked right over it . victoria : how could you do it , mom ? how could you take one drink , today of all days ? noah : hey , maybe right now -- victoria : no . what the hell were you thinking ? ! you could n't have done more to help his cause . it 's like you were trying to help him win . noah : come on , vick . what are you doing ? do n't take your frustrations out on grandma , okay ? i know that you 're upset about today . victoria : are n't you ? noah : of course i am , but to accuse grandma -- victoria : okay , listen . you do n't understand , noah , so just stay out of it . was this your way of proving your loyalty to dad ? nikki : how can you even think that ? victoria : you gave him a way out , mom . you gave him an opening . noah : you need to stop this . victoria : he practically said to the jury , `` look , my wife 's a drunk , but i 've stood by her and i 've supported her , no matter what . what a good guy i am . do n't you think ? `` marisa : you do n't mean that . you 're upset . noah : it 's grandpa who you 're mad at , okay ? remember that . nikki : i have to go . noah : we 'll take you home . nikki : thank you , but , um , i - i 'll just get a cab . i think i need some alone time . noah : wait , wait . let 's just -- let us walk you out , please . nikki : victoria , i know exactly how he made you feel -- empty , helpless . i 've spent a lot of my life the same way . adam : i 'm sure it 's over . my father will be held accountable and be sent to prison . chelsea : it just seems like something 's bothering you . adam : he knows me , you know ? victor -- he knows me . he knows how to get to me . chelsea : so , you 're saying he did get to you ? so , what now ? you 're gon na make another play for the company ? oh , come on , adam ! do n't you know that this is what victor wants ? he wants to suck you in and -- adam : no . no . never again . okay ? noah : this is killing me , you know , seeing what this is doing to my grandfather , my aunt , my whole family . i mean , it 's like my grandfather 's already won . marisa : yeah , watching all of you testify -- the family was holding on to things they 've been wanting to say for a while , painful things . noah : and now the waiting , just wondering what the verdict 's gon na be . marisa : yeah . it has everybody on edge . what was that for ? noah : for being there , knowing the right things to say , for loving me despite seeing and hearing everything you saw of my -- my family today . marisa : any other reasons ? noah : why do n't we go up to your room and i 'll list them for you ? nikki : vodka with a twist of lemon , please . victoria : you do realize that you 're in the newman building . jack : yeah , i chanced crossing the threshold in the hopes i might find nikki here . noah said something about her coming here to wait for the verdict . victoria : yeah . she took a cab home . are you worried about her ? jack : i 'm guessing you are , too . victoria : yeah , even more so now that i basically accused her of breaking her sobriety to help my dad 's case . i guess i 'm not gon na win the daughter of the year award this year . jack : hey , i think you 're allowed . this trial has been a strain on everyone , particularly you . i mean , all those years of toiling in victor 's shadow , and not only did you have to oust him , but when the family needed you to , you took newman on your shoulders . victoria : jack , i 'm not that saintly . i wanted the top job . not that it 's gon na last that long once my father 's acquitted . jack : if . god , i hate all of this . i am sorry for the lengths phyllis has gone to , the way she and billy have handled things , from pass key to the trial to -- what am i forgetting ? victoria : jack ... do you think billy 's changed ? jack : i think for a long time , billy has wanted to be taken seriously . he needed a win , a victory , some success to be judged by , to prove himself . victoria : to you ? jack : no , no . to you more than anyone else . unfortunately , i think he realized that this particular win -- a win over victor -- would cost him you . victoria : yeah . and he did it anyway . jack : well , he was coerced . billy would have walked away from this whole pass key project if phyllis had n't been so angry at victor . victoria : he made his own decision , jack . jack : you do n't know how driven phyllis is . victoria : well , i do n't blame her . she 's been humiliated and violated . jack : she wants vengeance . god , does she want vengeance . and she was not gon na take `` no `` for an answer , not from michael or billy . victoria : you know , you did n't answer my question . jack : i 'm sorry . i think i forgot what the question was . victoria : do you think billy 's changed ? phyllis : you know , the more i think about it , i think victor newman might be the devil incarnate . never really considered it , but it might be possible . billy : what are you doing here ? phyllis : he admitted to being guilty . said he broke all kind of laws and whenever -- whenever ... jury ate it up . saw it on their faces . my own daughter bought into it , and i do n't know how she could do that , knowing what he did , you know ? billy : i really think that you should be with jack right now . phyllis : yeah . i should be . but i 'm not . i 'm here . why do you think that is ? that ? jack : i think billy 's torn by what he 's done , by what he 's doing . and now , he imagines that the two of you are beyond reconciling . victoria : billy did n't imagine that . we are beyond reconciliation . at least , that 's what i told him . jack : did you mean it ? victoria : it seems like anytime i need someone to talk to , i go to him 'cause he understands . and i 'm such an idiot , jack . jack : why ? because you love the guy ? victoria : after everything that he 's done -- jack : nothing that billy has done has been out of malice . victoria : are you sure about that ? jack : i know what malice looks like . i see it in phyllis ' eyes now , and it scares the hell out of me . that 's not what 's driving billy . give him time . give him a chance . give yourself a chance to get beyond this trial . this trial has ... thrown everything into chaos . all these heightened emotions -- they blur things . they distort things . victoria : actually , it 's made something really crystal clear to me . i 've reached a monumental decision . jack : about billy ? victoria : about newman . if my father is put away , i want to end this war between our families , jack . i do . i want to take over newman , and i want to turn it around without my father 's help . i want to prove to everyone in my family and everyone -- friends -- that it 's possible that jack abbott and victor newman can end this war between them , and they will with forgiveness . jack : i like the sound of that . victoria : i know . i - i thought you might . jack : victoria , i 've lost my taste for that battle . unfortunately , your father 's taste has only grown . victoria : well , if my father is behind bars , then things will be different . jack : there 's somebody else you should be telling all this to . billy . billy : well , i 'm right at home with things going to hell . in my world , that 's -- that 's normal . phyllis : [ chuckles ] that explains it . i was wondering why the hell i was here . billy : misery loves company kind of thing ? phyllis : exactly . i 'm gon na tell you a secret about jack . billy : okay . what is it ? phyllis : he 's right . billy : what is jack right about ? phyllis : do n't tell him , 'cause i hate it when he 's right . i should n't have brought michael in on this . i should n't have done that . victor saw this coming from ... [ sighs ] billy : from miles away . phyllis : yep . he did , and i walked right into his trap , made him the injured party , and it just -- i mean , it 's -- billy : crazy . phyllis : uh - huh . it makes me crazy . and now , the worst of it is he may walk scot - free , and when i see that look on his smug face ... billy : you want to smack it off . phyllis : [ chuckles ] i - i honestly do n't know what i 'm gon na do , billy . i do n't know how i 'm gon na react . i - i get these thoughts , you know ? i mean , i get these medieval thoughts that are just , you know , like i want to hurt him . like , i really want to hurt him . i can see it . it 's like a fantasy . it 's -- billy : okay , you need -- you need to stop . you need to stop thinking like that . phyllis : i know . i know . i want to stop thinking like that . i want to stop feeling this way , but i do n't know how . billy : i do . all these things that you 're feeling , i felt about adam . and the only way you get through it is ... forgiveness . i do n't even like saying it myself , phyllis , but the only way that you 're gon na get over this is forgiving victor . nick : oh . thanks . you know , it was really nice coming home and seeing you and sage and faith smiling , laughing , covered in paint . shawn : it was fun . i read what happened in the courtroom with your father . how are you doing ? nick : [ sighs ] you know , i made a decision a long time ago to kind of separate myself from the way my dad does things , and today , it just reminded me that i made the absolute best decision for me and my family . how about you ? how about your family ? shawn : my mom and dad are pretty strict . they did n't get along much , still do n't . divorced . i live with my dad . i mean , i did . he was so mad when he found out i was ... nick : when you were having a baby ? shawn : yeah . he did n't want me around if i was gon na keep the baby , like he was ashamed of me or something . i just do n't get it -- families , the way they treat other . they 're supposed to have your back , you know ? most families , i see the way they behave towards each other , and ... it does n't inspire confidence in humanity in general or families in particular . nick : shawn , uh , you know , families -- all relationships , really -- you just have to choose to surround yourself with the right kind of people . and that takes work . you know , you got to always know how they 're feeling , and not just the big things , you know , the -- the little things , too . especially the little things -- the small kindnesses . what ? shawn : no . nick : shawn . what is it ? shawn : that 's the sweetest , most beautiful thing i 've ever heard . shawn : i got something in my eye while i was cleaning up . sage : oh , well , thank you for cleaning up . that -- that 's very considerate of you . nick : i was just telling shawn that there are such things as happily - ever- afters , if you work at it . we 're the perfect example of that . [ smooches ] [ cell phone beeps ] oh . sage : what is it ? nick : more fallout from the trial . i got to deal with this . i 'll see you later . [ smooches ] [ door closes ] sage : well , um , i 'm just gon na go up and get some work done , so if you 're hungry , there 's food -- shawn : i 'm good . i 'll just hang , listen to some music . sage : okay . uh , just call up there if you need anything . shawn : okay . shawn : little dave , this is really tough . i 'm so sorry . i will always think about you . and i hope -- i hope you can forgive me for walking away . phyllis : okay , now you 're sounding like jack . now you 're scolding me and telling me , `` i told you so . `` billy : i 'm not scolding you . i 'm trying to be smart here . i 'm trying to stop you from -- from -- phyllis : from what ? from doing what you did , from what happened to you ? you 're like the definition of bravery and recklessness . billy : no . you can stop right there . there 's nothing brave about trying to make your life better by going after victor . i know how this starts . it starts to take over . phyllis : really ? you have no idea how i feel . billy : i 've been there . these feelings , they start to turn , and you -- you add a little bit of that , all of a sudden , hurting somebody becomes a viable option . i do n't want that for you . phyllis : victor needs to pay . billy : what happens then ? what if it goes too far ? what if the next thing you know , victor 's lying on the ground bleeding ? what if victor is dead ? what does that do to your life ? gone . what does that do for jack ? summer ? and daniel , lucy ? me ? phyllis : i do n't like feeling this way . billy : i know you do n't . phyllis : [ crying ] i do n't know how to forgive victor . i do n't know how to stop the thoughts . i do n't know how to make my feelings go away . what 's wrong with me ? i just do n't understand what 's wrong with me . billy : it 's all right . it 's okay . phyllis : oh , god . jack : you do n't want to do this , nikki . let 's get you out of here . nikki : hey , hey , hey . just leave me alone . what -- what -- what were we thinking ? we had the audacity to think that we could put victor newman behind bars , that it 'd be that easy to get justice . we were absolute fools . i never should have gone along with it . i blame my family , and i blame you , jack . i blame you for keeping this war alive and bringing this out in victor and turning him ... that 's -- that 's not true . i do n't mean that . i 'm sorry . i just ... i am scared . jack , i 'm so scared . reporter : bad day for victor newman . as if the threat of prison was n't bad enough , the company he founded , newman enterprises , suffers loss after loss . and his family appears to have abandoned him , too . is this the beginning of the end for the newmans ? the jury 's back . they 've reached a verdict . [ next_on ] victoria : i went to his place , and he was there with phyllis . jack : you think those two are up to something ? judge murray : victor newman , on the counts of kidnapping and fraud , the jury finds you ... | sage , shawn , and faith finish painting the baby 's room . faith asks what the baby 's name will be . shawn tells about her grandfather , big dave . while the jury deliberates , the newman family meets outside and argues about what 's going to happen after victor is acquitted . adam points out that victor has n't been acquitted yet . inside the courtroom , christine tells phyllis that she blew it and that victor has a good chance of going free . phyllis tells jack she does n't want to hear from him how bad things are because of her . jack tells billy he 's afraid of what phyllis will do next . victoria visits victor who says he will forgive victoria and thinks that if she supports him in returning to newman , the others will follow . after victor says nothing will change , victoria says she wants no part of it . victor says she will be disowned along with the rest of the family . she finds nikki and blames her because she took a drink . nikki leaves and goes to gcac , where she orders a drink . jack joins victoria and gives her advice about billy . victoria says that if victor goes to prison , she wants to end the feud between the newmans and the abbotts . nick walks in as sage decides she wants to name the baby david . at first , he 's upset but then agrees to the name . sage takes faith to sharon 's . nick wipes a smudge of paint off shawn 's cheek . shawn opens up to nick and he consoles her by holding her hand . sage walks in . shawn says she got something in her eye while cleaning up . when sage and nick go upstairs , shawn apologizes to david for abandoning him . sage hears this . billy goes home and finds phyllis there . he advises her to forgive victor because that 's the only way she 's going to get past this . phyllis cries and billy consoles her . victoria walks in to see phyllis in billy 's arms . jack find nikki at gcac and stops her from drinking . |
chelsea : nick , there is no way chloe could do something so horrific . nick : chelsea , there are just too many questions about the night that the cabin exploded . chelsea : i do n't want to go there , okay ? i -- i ca n't . nick : you have to . chelsea , you have to . if this is true , if chloe killed adam , then she is not as sane as we thought . she could hurt someone else . victor : you honestly believe you 're gon na live happily ever after ? you 're more delusional than i thought . chloe : i am not delusion , victor . i have proof . i have everything i 've ever wanted . victor : well , you enjoy that as long as it lasts , all right ? chloe : well , it 's going to last forever . now , i know that the idea of having a loving , loyal family is a foreign idea to you . after all , you did frame your son for murder . victor : do n't bring up adam 's name , please . chloe : i pushed a button . you do n't like that , do you ? victor : let me ask you something . how happy do you think kevin will be once he finds out that you came back to genoa city to help me put adam behind bars ? chloe : wait . are you -- are you actually trying to threaten to nuke my marriage ? because i know your secrets , too , and do n't think that i wo n't hesitate to obliterate your life . sharon : thanks for all your help with my psych paper ! scott : you 're , uh , welcome ? sharon : that was sarcasm . scott : i got it . i do n't get it , but i got it . what 's the problem ? sharon : my grade . take a look , mr . genius writer . scott : you got an a - minus . devon : are you , uh , changing your relationship status , is that what you 're doing ? mariah : [ laughing ] no ! noah is reminding me about the open mic night . devon : uh - huh . okay . mariah : have you changed your relationship status ? devon : well , not online , but i have in here and here . mariah : oh , that 's a bad line ! devon : thought it was kind of smooth . mariah : no ! okay , first official date . devon : yes . mariah : thoughts ? devon : uh , thoughts . it 's got to be something memorable , right ? mariah : right , but not lobster - with - stinky - moldy - cheese memorable . devon : no stink and mold ? killing all my best moves ! [ both laugh ] jordan : mm , i -- i should n't have done that . [ sighs ] hilary : well , i am -- i 'm not complaining . it was definitely a confidence boost . jordan : you think that 's why i kissed you ? hilary : well , that or to shut me up . jordan : no . i kissed you because you 're smokin ' hot and i could n't keep my hands off of you . hilary : [ laughs ] jordan : listen to me . it 's true . there 's a fire in your eyes , and i did n't care if i got burned . i just wanted to get close to you and kiss you . but that was completely unprofessional of me . you hired me to do a job . [ sighs ] hilary : well , did you get the shots that you wanted ? jordan : yeah . more than enough . hilary : good . because the office is empty . the doors are locked . so ... if you feel like playing with fire ... let 's light it up . victor : how we doing ? where 's the fanfare ? where 's the music ? i liked it . nikki : oh , well , i 'm afraid it 's over , but i had so much fun playing with tessa and reed . victor : i know you did . i could see it on your face . nikki : mm . like when i look at you . victor : so , where did victoria find this teacher ? nikki : she did n't . i did . can you believe tessa was playing outside the coffeehouse for tips ? victor : in other words , you brought a stranger into the house ? reed : there is an open mic tonight . are you in ? tessa : honestly , you could use a few more lessons before taking the stage . reed : really ? tessa : you 're good , reed , but there 's a difference between playing in your grandmother 's living room and performing in front a live crowd . reed : that 's why i thought you could go . i mean , you could get up there and show me how a pro works . tessa : what 's the underground like ? is it legit , or is it just for teen wannabes ? reed : no , it 's totally legit . i mean , there are always a ton of really talented musicians . and every night it 's packed full . tessa : i do n't know ... reed : you 're guaranteed a spot . my uncle owns the place and my cousin emcees every night . tessa : so , what , your whole family 's into music ? reed : well , mainly grandma and noah . everybody else , not so much . tessa : mm . reed : except my uncle nick kind of ... he sings , like , old boy band tunes when he drives , but i think he just does that to annoy me . tessa : [ chuckles ] hmm . scott : not to be rude , but it sounded like you did n't expect to do well on that paper anyway , so , i mean , an a - minus , you should be ecstatic about that . sharon : well , it 's your a - minus . i do b work , and now my professor is going to have expectations of me , expectations that i ca n't meet , and i do n't need that kind of pressure on top of everything else in my life . scott : you know , i think i know what 's really going on . sharon : really ? then why do n't you write an essay on it and let me finish bussing tables ? scott : sharon . sharon . just have a seat . sharon : [ exhales sharply ] scott : please . listen , you are a bright , determined , capable woman . sharon : you can tell all that from one paper ? scott : you run a successful business ! you 're a single mother . you 're a student . i mean , some people ca n't even manage to do one of those things , and you 're juggling all three and succeeding . i mean , of course you 're gon na be overwhelmed . i mean , that 's normal . my suggestion is when this happens , just go find a nice quiet spot . just take five minutes and ... reset . and if that does n't work , give me a call . i 'm happy to give you as many pep talks as you need , you know ? how you feeling now ? sharon : a lot better . thank you . scott : there you go . sharon : is there anything i can do for you ? scott : uh ... how about , um , a refill ? sharon : you got it . you know , i 'm sorry . i was so caught up in my own problems , i did n't ask you -- is there any word on your friend ? scott : ahmed ? yeah , he 's -- he 's safe ! sharon : well , that 's ... scott : yeah , he 's back with his family . sharon : um , well , i 'm glad that all worked out , that both of you are home , safe , with loved ones . so ... what now ? you have plans to jet - set off somewhere else on another assignment ? scott : actually , i 'm thinking of taking work that 's gon na keep me in town . sharon : oh ! what is it ? scott : i 'm writing victor newman 's autobiography . that 's good . yep . chelsea : chloe know clothing , okay ? um , hemlines and scoop - neck shirts . i do n't believe she knows how to blow up a cabin and cover her tracks so that the police do n't find any evidence . nick : she pulled a gun on adam at her daughter 's memorial service . she ran him over with her car in front of the courthouse . she is capable of more things than we ever imagined . chelsea : and she has worked very hard to get better . this is -- this is ridiculous . i would know , okay ? i would know if she was responsible for killing my husband . i 'm very good at reading people . nick : sometimes the people we trust are able to make us turn a blind eye to what is right in front of us . chelsea : no . no . she 's my best friend . we work together . we take our children to the park together . we sit on this couch and we drink wine and we eat ice cream and watch bad movies and talk about our deepest hopes and our deepest fears . there 's no way all of that has been a lie . there 's no way ! chloe : i am so happy you 're home . kevin : mm . well , after that greeting , so am i . hey , what do you say we get into some comfy clothes , make some popcorn , and binge on a show ? chloe : i want to get married . kevin : we are , remember ? i asked you , got down on one knee , the whole thing ... you obviously said yes . chloe : i want to get married tonight . nikki : darling , i did n't give her the gate code nor did i give her the combination to the safe , and the only keys she 'll be using while she 's here are the ones on the piano . victor : now , you know that our family has been a target , okay , many times before . so why do n't i run a background check on her ? nikki : oh ! totally unnecessary , victor . victor : no , it 's not . nikki : i 'm a good judge of character . i mean , just because she 's struggling right now does n't mean that she 's a thief . and you and i both know what it 's like to be without and the big difference it makes when somebody believes in you . victor : sweetheart , she 's a stranger . is she your new charity project , or what ? nikki : absolutely not . she did n't ask for a handout , i did n't offer her one . all i did was offer her a job teaching reed music . victor : okay . nikki : she 's very talented . reed likes her . i like her . i mean , is there gon na be a problem here ? victor : okay , baby . nikki : mmm . [ kissing sounds ] victor : anyway , she 's your responsibility . i have some other concerns . nikki : oh ! well , thanks for the vote of confidence . victor : yeah . i trust your judgment . nikki : what are you so serious about ? victor : i 'm gon na ask you a question and i want you to answer honestly . nikki : okay . victor : do you think i 'm a truthful person ? kevin : you want to get married tonight ? chloe : it 'll be romantic . kevin : it 'll be impossible . the clerk 's office is closed . we 'd have no marriage license . chloe : let 's go to vegas . kevin : what ? chloe : yeah , you could -- you could borrow victor 's jet . i mean , he owes you one after you did him a solid for bringing back scott . kevin : i did that for scott , not victor . chloe : okay , how about michael ? michael can go online . he can become an ordained minister just like katherine did for us , and it 'll be just like our first wedding . kevin : two hours ago , you were telling me all the about the white dress , how you wanted bella to be your flower girl and chelsea to be your maid of honor . you knew the cake you wanted and the kind of flowers you wanted . now you want to just scrap all that and get married on a whim ? what is going on with you ? chloe : i was thinking about what you said earlier , and ... ... how life is unpredictable , and you 're right . you have no idea what 's gon na happen tomorrow . kevin : [ sighs ] my proposal freaked you out . that was not at all my intent . what i meant was you should n't put off letting people know how you feel . i did n't want to put off proposing to you one more day . but some things are worth waiting for , like giving you the wedding of your dreams . chloe : you 're stalling . kevin : [ laughs ] i 'm not . chloe : this is gloria 's fault . she 's convinced you to ditch me , has n't she ? reed : hey , man . noah : hey , reed ! who 's your friend ? reed : noah , this is tessa . tessa , noah . noah : hey . tessa : you 're reed 's cousin ? noah : correct . you are reed 's ... tessa : music teacher . noah : ah . welcome to the underground . are you gon na sign up to play ? tessa : oh , no . i 'm just here to watch tonight . reed : tessa , you really should . i mean , you 're amazing . dude , seriously . she 's really good . noah : yeah ? tessa : you 're embarrassing me , stop . reed : you know , she even had grandma jamming with us earlier . noah : oh , that sounds ... epic . reed : yeah , it was , and tessa , really ... all you have to do is sign up . tessa : maybe some other night . noah : all right , well , if you change your mind , i will put you on the top of the list . mariah : hey . reed : come here . mariah : hi ! what 's going on ? reed : i 'm trying to get my new music teacher to show off her skills , but ... tessa : tessa . i 'm not really prepared to sing tonight . mariah : well , go up last . you can practice in nick 's office -- problem solved . noah : this is mariah . she 's my pushy sister who has all the answers . that 's devon . devon : how you doing ? i am , uh ... mariah : he 's a billionaire . tessa : good one . [ laughs ] mariah : he is . it 's true . tessa : no way . wow . mariah : yeah . devon : yeah . what i was gon na say is i 'm -- mariah : he owns buildings . mm - hmm . and he owns tv shows . well , technically his ex - wife owns the tv show now 'cause he 's getting a divorce and i ca n't stop blurting things out . oh , my god , somebody help me . noah : allow me . come here . [ chuckles ] okay . what is going on ? mariah : with the blurting ? i do n't know . noah : yes . no , with devon . mariah : who ? okay , um ... we 're on a date . noah : you 're what ? mariah : we 're trying to keep it quiet . noah : okay , well , you 're gon na have a hard time keeping it a secret , especially with you being all smiley and in love . mariah : hey . cut it out , okay ? or else . noah : okay . truce . but you do look happy , and happy looks good on you , so ... i 'm all for you dating devon . jordan : all of this ... this ... ... is why the camera loves you . hilary : [ gasps ] love is -- [ moans ] not something that i want to think about right now . tessa : are you getting up onstage tonight ? mariah : me ? oh , no . no . i have -- i have zero musical talent . actually , less than zero . tessa : you ca n't be that bad . mariah : when i look at sheet music , the notes jump off the page because they 're scared that i 'm gon na sing them . tessa : okay , that is bad . [ laughs ] mariah : i just come to check out the new talent and upload videos to the `` gc buzz `` website . they have a section -- what is that look on your face ? tessa : oh , my god . you 're `` hell on heels ! `` faceplant mariah ! mariah : you 've seen the video . tessa : yeah , at least 1,000 times ! mariah : that 's great . tessa : oh , it is ! yeah . i mean , i would have laid on the floor and waited until they rolled up the carpet and carried me out , but ... you got back up and finished the show . you rock . mariah : i do n't really think so . tessa : god , everyone i meet in this town is rich and famous . mariah : whoa , whoa . i am not rich and i 'm not famous . at least not a - list famous . i 'm more like ... z - list famous . or v - list , you know . viral , video ... tessa : yeah . [ laughs ] [ scoffs ] i mean , how is a nobody like me gon na make it in this town ? everyone has so many connections . mariah : well , you know , i used to mop the floors and plunge the toilets at this very club , and now i 'm co - host of a tv show , so trust me , anything 's possible . nick : look , i get it that you do n't want to see the worst in chloe , but ... i 'm worried . i 'm worried about your safety . i 'm not gon na let anything happen to you or connor . chelsea : chloe would never hurt us . nick : she lied about that tracking device . she lied about being near the cabin when it exploded . chelsea : okay . just because her cell phone pinged nearby does not mean that she was in the cabin . nick : i mean you 're fighting pretty hard to prove she 's innocent . chelsea : yeah , and you 've already tried and convicted her ! we have to look at every possibility , nick . i do n't know , maybe her cell phone got stolen . maybe someone 's trying to frame her . it might sound crazy , but i mean , so does every other scenario . nick : you 're right . you 're right . we need definitive answers , and the only way that 's gon na happen is if we get the police involved , so i 'm gon na call paul . chelsea : no ! no ! you ca n't do that ! kevin : there is nothing in the world that i want more than to marry you . chloe : your `` i do `` sounds a lot more like `` i do n't ever want to . `` kevin : i meant every single word i said , and if you want me to ask you again , i will . my mom had no influence on me , at all . when have i ever listened to her , anyway ? chloe : it 's not just about gloria . you know ... i know what people say about me . i know what people think . kevin : [ scoffs ] what are you talking about ? what people ? chloe : everybody ! everybody acts all nice and friendly , but what they 're really thinking is `` crazy , party of one . `` kevin : that is not true . chloe : yes , it is . do you know that lydia 's parents wo n't even let her hang out with bella because of me ? kevin : that is ridiculous . i will call them and talk to them . chloe : well , it 's not gon na matter 'cause they will agree to a play date and then they 're gon na end up canceling . believe me , it happens more than i can count . [ sighs ] i mean , my poor baby is suffering because her mother had emotional issues . kevin : had . `` had `` is the operative word . you had therapy , inpatient treatment , and it worked . the doctors would n't have released you if it had n't . chloe : [ sighs ] well , my psych evaluation was n't breaking news . what i did to adam was . and that 's what people care about -- sensationalism . i mean , being sane and normal is n't a headline . i 'm gon na be crazy chloe for the rest of my life . nikki : i think that you can be a truthful person . but if you feel that there is an advantage to holding something back , you can less than forthcoming . victor : well , if i 've been less than forthcoming , it is only been for the benefit of my family . nikki : i understand , darling , but what you deem is best for your family sometimes is viewed by the world , and perhaps members of that family , as something they do n't agree with . victor : well , then they do n't know what 's good for them . nikki : okay , what -- what is happening ? do you have something to confess ? victor : you know about my life . you know the how , and most importantly , you know the why i did what i did . but i do n't think the rest of the world does , and they 're about to find out . nikki : oh . your autobiography . are you struggling with what elements to include ? victor : no . it 'll be the unvarnished truth . nikki : well , darling , it 's naturally going to be skewed because it 's going to be your point of view . victor : oh , but that 's why i 'm going to work with a co - author . nikki : really ? victor : yeah . nikki : do you have someone in mind ? victor : scott grainger . nikki : lauren 's son . victor : mm - hmm . hell of a journalist . he 's been digging for the truth all his professional life , so he 's gon na take a no - holds - barred look at my life . scott : guess you wo n't be first in line to get an autographed copy at the bookstore . sharon : you know , you should be warned . you may end up having to write a chapter or two on my marriages to the newman men . yes , you heard right . marriages , plural . men . scott : eh , we all got something strange in our past . i worked on a book with the , uh , psycho that stole me at birth . yeah . sharon : so you have a type you like working with . scott : it 's not a done deal yet , but , uh ... he 's , uh , got to agree to my terms . sharon : terms . you gave victor newman an ultimatum ? you like living dangerously . i 'm impressed . scott : yeah , he 's got to agree to be objective about , uh , the events in his life . sharon : good luck with that . even if he does accept , he will do everything in his power to manipulate you and the facts . scott : he can try . [ cell phone vibrates ] scott : oh , excuse me . ahh ! guess who . sharon : mm , you 've been summoned ! scott : better get going . sharon : hey . be careful . scott : never ! see ya . hilary : so , uh ... do all your models end their photo shoots like this ? jordan : [ laughs ] no way . but this was my favorite photo shoot . hilary : [ chuckles ] jordan : you 're so beautiful . hilary : i have n't felt that way in a long time . jordan : devon 's an idiot for making you feel anything less than breathtaking . hilary : well , it does help having sex under professional lighting . [ laughs ] jordan : hey , that glow is all you . it 's blinding me . hilary : stop playing . jordan : i 'm not , though . in fact ... hold on . i want to capture this moment forever . hilary : you want to take pictures of me ? like this ? noah : you ready ? tessa : what ? reed : do n't be mad . tessa : what did you do ? reed : i might have told noah to put you on the top of the list . noah : welcome , everybody ! it is my pleasure to introduce a fresh new face to the underground stage . get up here , tessa . [ cheers and applause ] reed : listen to that applause -- you ca n't not go up ! noah : hey . tessa ! come on ! get up here . we want to hear you ! reed : you got this . tessa : thanks . noah : you good ? tessa : yeah . noah : okay . tessa : [ chuckles ] hey , guys . so , uh , this is a song i wrote . i hope you like it . california daydream , sittin ' on the beach devon : i 'm actually thinking about getting back into music . mariah : you sing ? devon : no , i produce . i , uh , used to have a studio , too . mariah : seriously ? devon : mm - hmm . had a couple hits , too , back in the day , but i 'm thinking about starting a new label , maybe a music streaming service or something , but i think i found the artist that i want to work with 'cause she has a lot of potential . noah : she 's killin ' it . reed : i know . man , i ca n't wait for her teach me a thing or two . about , like , music and stage craft and ... noah : mm - hmm . tessa : blue [ cheers and applause ] chloe : [ scoffs ] kevin : from your secret stash . chloe : how 'd you know about that ? kevin : the same way i know how beautiful , smart , and sexy you are . chloe : i 'm sorry i 'm such a big ball of need tonight . kevin : and you 're sane , too . the only insane thing about you is that you 'd be willing to marry a nut like me again . chloe : [ chuckles ] kevin : listen , anybody that judges you is ignorant and close - minded . you worked very hard to get control of your emotions again . i 'm very proud of you . coming back here , facing everyone , that took guts . and you did n't let it break you . that tells me that you are smart , rational , balanced ... all of that . chloe : i 'm lucky , too , because i have someone like you in my life . and maybe after we 're married , people will start to look at me the way that you do , and ... give me a chance . kevin : you do n't need a wedding ring on your finger to prove how normal you are . nick : chelsea , we need help . the police have resources that we do n't have . chelsea : what , like checking traffic cameras ? nick : exactly . let me call paul . chelsea : and what are the police gon na do ? who 's gon na look at those cameras ? let me ask you that . who 's gon na look through that video footage , nick ? kevin . right ? chloe 's fiancé . he 's gon na go running to her , and she 's gon na think we do n't believe her . nick : we do n't . chelsea : no , you do n't ! but i think you 're wrong , and i think -- i think you just need to drop this . nick : chelsea , chloe may have gotten away with murdering my brother . i can not let that go . and i 'm surprised that you can . chelsea : if i thought adam was really murdered , i would look for justice , but i do n't think that this is the case here . nick : so we need proof . chelsea : no , nick ! no ! my best friend did not murder my husband ! if she did , in my heart , i would know . devon : that girl could not carry a tune before i started working with her , you know , but she actually ended up making some really great songs . mariah : why , because you 're a musical maestro ? devon : i do n't know about all that , but ... [ both chuckle ] mariah : at least you know what you 're getting into with tessa . devon : yeah , that 's true . that 's true . i 'm glad that we went to the underground tonight . i had a really good time . mariah : me , too . it was the perfect first official date . devon : it was . i 've actually wanted to do something all night . mariah : what 's that ? devon : i wanted to give you a first official date kiss . hey . jordan : the pictures will be tasteful , classy , and artistic , i promise . hilary : i do n't know ... i 've never done anything like this before . jordan : if you feel uncomfortable , we can stop . hilary : and you would n't use them for anything else , right ? jordan : i mean , they would make one hell of a poster for `` gc buzz , `` but no . this is for your private collection . i wo n't have the rights to any of them . hilary : i would n't want anyone seeing them . ever . jordan : you have my word . i just want you to have them . so , in the future , if you do n't feel beautiful , you can look at these pictures to remember that fire inside of you . hilary : okay . make sure you get my good side . jordan : i do n't see a bad one . hilary : [ chuckles ] all right . wow . reed : you totally owned the stage , am i right , noah ? noah : i mean , i do n't want to give you a big head , but ... all right . i 'm kidding . i 'm sure you 're gon na be the star of the night . reed : oh , my buddy drew 's here . i 'll see you guys later . noah : anything look good ? tessa : mm . surprise me . noah : all right . are you from here ? tessa : no , uh , i 've just been here a week or so . noah : what brings you to genoa city ? tessa : just looking for something new . so far , so good , although i 'm starting to think it should be called newman city . everyone i 've met here is one or is related to one . noah : yeah . yeah . there 's no danger of us going extinct anytime soon . what about your family back home ? tessa : uh , my family 's nothing like the newmans . nikki : [ gasps ] scott : hi . nikki : scott ! oh , it 's so good to see you . i 'm so glad you 're back . scott : oh , thank you . me , too . nikki : please . come in . victor . scott : victor . victor : yes . scott grainger . ready to do business ? scott : absolutely . victor : all right . [ cell phone rings ] victor : oh , one second . scott : sure . victor : i 'm sorry , i need to take this . i 'll be right back . nikki : so , um ... victor : yes ? nikki : would you like a drink ? scott : oh , i 'm fine . thank you . nikki : i understand you 're considering working with victor on his autobiography . scott : and you have reservations about this , do n't you ? sharon : here you go . mariah : thank you . devon : thanks so much , sharon . sharon : so , you two are ... mariah : yep . sharon : oh , well , how long ? devon : this is our first date . sharon : a new relationship . and so soon after you ... [ cell phone rings ] devon : guys , i 'm sorry . this is neil . i 'm gon na have to take this . excuse me . hello . mariah : you look kind of surprised . sharon : i did n't know that you felt that way about devon , and then here you are , making out in the coffeehouse ... mariah : you 're worried we 're moving too fast . sharon : are n't you ? mariah : i do n't know . i mean , we went ring shopping , we booked a date the plaza . so , is that too fast ? i 'm kidding . i 'm kidding . no , devon is a great guy . he makes me laugh . we have fun together . it 's really no pressure . sharon : be careful . mariah : i promise , i will bail if this shows that i 'm the rebound chick . i mean , this is me we 're talking about . i 'm not about to let somebody break my heart . hilary : these are fabulous . jordan : why are you surprised ? your face , your body ... look . check it out . hilary : i want the memory card . jordan : okay , you got it . like i told you , these pictures are for your eyes only . and we need to keep this session between us . i do n't want you telling your best friend , lily . jordan : [ chuckles ] it 's cool . i 'll keep it on the down - low . hilary : good . jordan : so , when will i see you again ? hilary : what , you have n't seen enough of me ? the rest of this week is n't good , but i 'll see you soon . jordan : all right . let me know . hilary : you 'll definitely be hearing from me . jordan : mm . nikki : so , scott , you realize that working with my husband wo n't exactly be a picnic . scott : i have survived worse . nikki : yes , of course you have . scott : and , you know , i 've been doing my homework , reading about the man , the myth , the legend ... he 's got some interesting stuff there . nikki : [ scoffs ] imagine living through it . scott : is that what concerns you the most ? you know , reliving those painful memories ? nikki : that , and how people may judge my husband 's truth . scott : you know , i find that in general people are usually pretty favorable if a person is open , honest , and true to themselves . nikki : if you can get victor to do all of those things , you deserve a medal . victor : well , scott , the job is yours . scott : you agree to my terms ? victor : full access . scott : including family , friends , and enemies ? victor : including all of those . chloe : that whole thing earlier , trying to convince you to tie the knot ... [ scoffs ] that was -- that was not pretty . kevin : i hereby grant you a one - time bridezilla pass . chloe : [ chuckles ] that 's very nice of you . kevin : hey , look , i 'm all for getting hitched sooner rather than later , but why do n't we give it a few days so we can rally the troops ? i want all of our family and friends there as i vow to protect and love you . that 's all i 've ever wanted since i fell in love with you . chelsea : you have to understand . grief took over my life . there were so many days that i could not get out of bed . i was just surrounded by the darkness . if i did n't have my son to live for , nick , i do n't know if i would even be here . i ca n't go back to that place so i 'm asking you , just -- forget about the tracker , forget about this silly evidence you think you have against chloe . can you do that for me ? please ... nick : okay . for you . i wo n't go to the police with my suspicions about chloe . chelsea : thank you . thank you . that means a lot to me . nick : it 's okay . try and get some rest . i 'll , uh , call you tomorrow . chelsea : okay . nick : bye . [ next_on ] neil : your family . ashley offered me a job . jordan : your contract will be up in a couple of years . then you can work as much and become as famous as you want to . chelsea : you were half - a - mile away from the cabin an hour before the explosion . so why did n't you tell me that ? | victor officially agrees to allow scott to help him write an unbiased biography about his life . jordan and hilary make love then he takes pictures of her naked for her to look at when she does n't feel beautiful . devon and mariah go to the underground for their first official date . devon hears tessa sing and decides to make her the first artist on his new record label and streaming service . kevin manages to persuade chloe not to have a quick vegas wedding and plan the wedding of her dreams . victor wants to do a background check on tessa , but nikki persuades him not to do it . nick and chelsea continue to argue , because she refuses to even think that chloe murdered adam . devon and mariah have their first official kiss after their date as sharon watches them with a smile on her face . |
[ previously_on ] tessa : lola just had major surgery . abby : my new restaurant is opening , and it is going to blow this town up . it 'll be like nothing g.c . has ever seen . jack : why did you agree to marry him ? summer : because i love him . jack : kyle says he loves what you did for lola . phyllis : ms. kerry johnson . kerry has decided to join jabot as our lead chemist . billy : i 'm just surprised how fast this is all happening , this new relationship . jack : you know how it is . we 're getting to know each other . i 'm telling you , the more i know her , the more i like her . jack : `` pc `` ? kerry : mm - hmm . jack : who 's that -- another suitor , a secret admirer , someone who 's trying to woo you away from me ? kerry : dominique carroll . that 's my new intern . phyllis : who you hired without consulting me ? why is that ? phyllis : how 'bout this ? do n't pay attention to the news . pay attention to the new -- exciting new products by jabot . billy : [ sighs ] what else do you got ? phyllis : what are you talking about ? that could work . billy : yeah , maybe for a 5-year - old . phyllis : it 's got a nice hook . billy : and it 's not gon na compete with a vengeful ex - husband literally rising from the dead , is it ? okay . hold on a second . that 's what we 'll do . phyllis : what ? -billy : we highlight jabot 's resurrection . phyllis : go on . billy : play up the inspiring story of how our amazing chemist pumped new life into this legendary company . phyllis : okay . let me run it by kerry first . billy : run it by her ? not very often a woman from behind the scenes gets to stand in the spotlight , phyllis . she 's gon na love this . phyllis : well , she loves her privacy more these days . billy : do you think there 's more to that ? phyllis : you know , i -- [ sighs ] she could just be overwhelmed ... with the products and paperwork . billy : yeah . she 's got her hands full . phyllis : yeah . it 's only natural that she would hire an intern to help her in the lab . billy : say that again ? phyllis : i 'm guessing you did n't sign off on this ? billy : no . it 's the first i 've heard of it . phyllis : she did n't run it through h.r . , either . billy : i 'm guessing she did n't run it through you . phyllis : look , i told her that she could have anything she wanted for the new line . billy : so , who is this intern -- a college student , a friend of hers ? who ? phyllis : i do n't know . all i know is that her name is dominique carroll . traci : i 'm -- oh , thank you . i 'm so glad that you had a chance to meet me for lunch today . jack : oh , this is my absolute pleasure . traci : we never get a chance just to sit down and catch up . jack : and here i thought you invited me out to give the newlyweds some time alone . traci : [ chuckles ] well , that 's only part of it , because you and i both love a houseful of abbotts . jack : exactly what dad envisioned . traci : mm - hmm . although i do think that kyle and summer are getting a little prickly with all of us around all the time . jack : you know what ? once she 's feeling better , they can move back out to the pool house and have all the privacy they want . traci : and when that happens , can we expect another new occupant ? jack : who would that be ? traci : oh , come on , jack . do n't tell me you have n't been thinking about inviting kerry to move in . kyle : [ groans softly ] hey . summer : hi . kyle : how are you feeling ? summer : feeling refreshed . a little catnap did the trick . kyle : you sure ? 'cause i can help you back to the bed if you want . summer : no . that was perfect . i 'm actually feeling a lot better than i thought i would at this point . kyle : just do n't overdo it . summer : what i really want to do is hurry up this recovery . kyle : well , you should enjoy your time off , 'cause once you get back to newman ... summer : actually , um , before that , there 's something that you and i need to do . kyle : which is ? summer : go on a honeymoon . abby : what are you doing on your feet ? lola : should n't your reaction be something more like , `` hey , you 're up and about ! it 's fantastic `` ? abby : it is fantastic . i just thought you should be in bed , resting . lola : well , someone had to let you in . abby : you know what i mean . lola : yeah . i 've been in bed for like a month . abby : because you just had major surgery . lola : yeah , a surgery that went really well . besides , it feels really good to walk . abby : as long as you keep it contained to the apartment . lola : oh , my god . you sound just like rey . abby : hey , be happy that you have so many people looking out for you . lola : yeah , i 'm thrilled . what 's in the bag ? abby : it 's soup , sort of . lola : huh . i have never heard of `` soup , sort of . `` abby : it 's ... lola : should i be afraid ? abby : ... bone broth . i - i do n't know . the lady at the counter said it was good for post - surgical recovery . lola : wait . you brought me bone broth ? abby : yes . you actually sound excited about this . lola : it 's fantastic . abby : [ chuckles ] it does n't sound fantastic . lola : yeah , i 'm serious . my aunts would make it for me all of the time . when anybody was sick from our family , they would give it to us like it was penicillin . abby : cool . lola : i think you should try some . abby : yeah , yeah . i - i totally will . lola : okay . let 's try some now . i 'll grab some bowls . abby : you know what ? no . um , no . that is your own special batch . lola : you 're gon na let me eat alone ? abby : maybe i will have some , um , in a second . lola : perfect . abby : i have a confession to make . i have an ulterior motive for coming here . billy : [ sighs ] ted , i 'll catch up with you later . ted : okay . see you , mr . abbott . billy : is that today 's mail ? ted : i was just about to distribute it . billy : okay . well , i 'll grab mine and save you a trip . how 's that ? ted : yeah . have at it . billy : thanks , buddy . ted : yeah . thank you . billy : what the ... ? additional sponsorship summer : well , the amalfi coast sounds like heaven . there 's morocco . ooh , what about turkey ? or the maldives . what sounds good to you ? kyle : i had n't even thought about it . summer : well , here 's your chance . kyle : mm . i guess it depends on how much time we can get off . summer : oh . well , that should not be an issue for you since your boss also happens to be your mother - in - law . kyle : well , we 've got a new product launch coming up . it 's an all - hands - on- deck kind of situation . summer : okay . then after . kyle : do you really think victor will give you more time off ? summer : yeah . to go on our honeymoon ? why would n't he ? kyle : because , technically , he thinks we 've already been on it . summer : oh , god . that 's right . kyle : so , if you want to go on an actual trip , that might involve ... summer : coming clean about the surgery . kyle : to everyone . my family knows , lola 's . it 's just a matter of time until yours does , too . summer : yeah . they should hear it from me . kyle : start at the top -- nick and phyllis . summer : god . you work for my mom . you know what she 's like at jabot . if anything comes in the way of that company or her place in it , then she fights . kyle : to death and beyond . summer : yeah , exactly . and that 's what she 's like with me but times 20 . you know what it was like when billy tried to use me to get back at her . she wanted his head on a spike . kyle : does nick know about that ? summer : no . no . god , no . if he knew that someone was trying to take advantage of me like that , he would destroy them . kyle : oh . that does n't bode well for the guy who talked you into ripping apart your liver and giving it away . summer : okay . well , you never lied to me or tried to manipulate me . i knew what i was getting into . kyle : and if your parents do n't believe us ? summer : they will . kyle : how ? please , i need to know . summer : okay . um ... you remember when i told you about what billy did . kyle : i 'll never forget . summer : well , you -- you were so sweet to me ... and kind ... and patient and loving ... and you made me feel safe . i could tell how much you loved me , how much i meant to you . and if you 're like that with me in front of my parents , then they 'll see it , too , and they 'll trust you as much as i do . lola : smells terrific . abby : it certainly is strong . lola : [ chuckles softly ] you know , if you breathe it in , it 's great for your sinuses . abby : some might say `` overpowering . `` yeah . i had to roll the windows down in my car on the way over here . lola : oh , i 'm so jealous . your car 's going to smell like that for about a week . abby : oh , gosh . okay , no . no . enough about me . let 's focus on you . lola : [ sighs ] everybody is focusing on me . the last thing i want is to be the center of attention . abby : i just want to make sure you 're doing all right . lola : i 'm doing great . there are no side effects nor complications . abby : good . [ chuckles ] th - that 's great , because ... i want to get you back in the kitchen . lola : which kitchen ? abby : of your restaurant ! lola : you really mean it ? abby : yes ! why would n't i ? lola : [ sighs ] well ... because when i heard about mia and arturo , i thought that you would want to wash your hands of the whole family . abby : look , you and arturo are very different people . i am not gon na hold you responsible for his actions , just like i hope you do n't blame me for kyle 's unfortunate choices . lola : no , of course not . abby : good . so now that 's out of the way ... let 's talk about the restaurant , 'cause i think it 's what we both need -- a place to channel our energy , where we were gon na put towards men who do n't deserve us ... something that we can be passionate about , something that we can give the world . so , what do you say ? are you in ? lola : it 's all i 've ever wanted . let 's do it ! abby : ah ! yes ! yes ! cheers . lola : [ laughs ] jack : i think any discussion of kerry moving in to the house is a bit premature . traci : oh . oh . a - are you worried about mother ? is it because you 're afraid it will upset dina 's routine ? jack : well , there is that , but that 's not the only issue . traci : huh . well , i do n't know kerry very well , but i see how happy she makes you . jack : i do n't know her that well , either . maybe that 's the problem . traci : oh . she 's private ? jack : no . downright secretive . traci : well , there 's no crime against that . jack : oh , i kn -- i know that . traci : there 's something else . jack : [ sighs ] more than once , i have bumped up some sensitive issues , and she just straight - out lies to me . traci : oh . i see . [ cellphone rings ] jack : i got to check this . traci : yeah . jack : oh , it 's billy . hey . what 's up ? billy : jack , whatever you 're doing , drop it . we have a serious problem . jack : hey . what 's so important you could n't tell me over the phone ? billy : this . thought you 'd want to see it yourself . jack : this has got to be a mistake . billy : nope . i 've called the patent office . it 's 100 % legit . jack : how could this happen ? billy : jack of hearts , developed specifically for you , patented to another company . jack : premiere cosmetics . billy : never heard of 'em . jack : neither have i. i assume you have somebody investigating this . billy : all i know is premiere cosmetics was recently incorporated . jack : under whose name ? billy : no idea as of now . jack : and who is dominique carroll ? billy : an intern in the lab . jack : we do n't have interns in the lab . billy : you should ask kerry . she 's the one that hired her . jack : what ? billy : your girlfriend either got played , jack , or she 's in on whatever this is . nick : so , what brings you two by ? summer : um ... just wanted to check on you and make sure that you 're doing okay since mom and i are n't here to take care of you anymore . nick : [ chuckles ] i 'm managing . but your grandmother would sure love to see you in person . she told me that you called her . summer : yes . she is next on my list . nick : i know she and your aunt victoria are upset they could n't make it to your wedding . summer : yeah , well , the important thing is that they got their convictions overturned , which i 'm sure mom is relieved about , too . nick : who knows what 's going on in your mom 's head these days ? summer : yeah . whoa . nick : whoa . kyle : whoa . nick : what the hell was that ? summer : um , no . i 'm just a little dizzy . i 'm fine . nick : it does n't look like `` fine , `` summer . summer : uh , really , it 's not a big deal . i promise . kyle : kind of is , though . nick : one of you better start explaining what 's going on . kyle : uh ... your daughter is the bravest , most generous person i know . that 's why she 's a little unsteady these days . nick : i do n't like the sound of this . summer : you will . i promise . you 'll actually be really proud of me once you get over the shock . phyllis : come in . ted : [ sighs ] we 've got a problem . phyllis : oh , take a number . ted : from the patent office . all of our recent requests -- they 've been rejected . phyllis : this ca n't be right . ted : what can i do ? phyllis : find kerry -- now . ted : okay . phyllis : how the hell did this happen ? kerry : mmm . [ cellphone rings ] i was just thinking about you . jack : i was thinking about you , too . so , what if i steal you away from work and we can compare thoughts ? kerry : i could be tempted . jack : and if i uncork that bottle of syrah that you 've been eyeing lately ? kerry : i 'd say i 'll see you soon . jack : ca n't wait . she 's on her way . billy : you need me to stick around ? jack : no . i need to handle this on my own . nick : you were lola 's organ donor ? what ? i - i ... are you okay ? how was the surgery ? summer : i mean , i 'm still here . nick : do n't take this the wrong way , but what the hell were you thinking ? summer : i was thinking that i could save someone 's life and i wanted to help . nick : anything could have happened , summer . summer : i know , but it didn't . nick : [ sighs ] well , i guess you 're grateful she saved your ex - girlfriend 's life . kyle : it just shows what kind of person summer is that she would make that kind of sacrifice for someone she barely knows . nick : she did it for you . summer : okay . well , there 's nothing to worry about , because kyle has been taking really good care of me . nick : [ sighs ] that 's why you were in such a rush to get married . you thought that if you waited until after the surgery , then kyle might walk away . summer : no . no , that 's not it at all . we just really wanted -- nick : actually , i would like your husband to explain . kyle : maybe summer was worried that i would n't go through with the wedding , but i - i never would have backed out . i gave her my word . i 'm all - in -- totally committed . nick : but you are in love with her ? kyle : i am . summer : well , if the interrogation is over -- nick : no , no . kyle and i have some unfinished business . summer : dad . nick : he 's gon na be fine . why do n't you go and get your things and if you need any help , let us know ? summer : okay , if you 're sure . kyle : [ clears throat ] nick : call us if you need help . kyle : [ sighs ] nick : how do i know that you 're not gon na break my little girl 's heart ? kyle : i 'd never do that . nick : you broke lola 's . kyle : i did ... because , as much as we tried , i could n't be the person she needed . nick : and what is that ? what did she need ? kyle : someone who is completely over summer . abby : i ca n't believe you 're out of the hospital . lola : i ca n't believe i was in the hospital . abby : mm . i keep thinking about you ... being in a coma for weeks and then waking up and finding out that everything has changed . lola : well , things were n't all that different . okay , yes , there was arturo , but he 's always making stupid decisions and screwing people 's lives . abby : well , what about summer and kyle ? lola : heartbreakingly predictable . i always knew deep down that we were not meant to be together , and maybe that 's what kept me from sleeping with him . abby : what i would n't give for that radar . [ scoffs ] lola : what do you mean ? abby : arturo . gosh , he proposed to me at his brother 's vow renewal . talk about a big red warning sign . i mean , why did n't i pay attention to that ? lola : well , the same reason i did n't with kyle . we fell for charming guys who swept us off of our feet . abby : yeah . well , arturo does get extra points for being a great dancer . lola : yeah , but i taught him everything he knows , so ... [ both chuckle ] abby : well , you know ... i have my next boyfriend all planned out . lola : okay . i got to hear this . abby : he is going to be really hard on the eyes . [ both chuckle ] he 's gon na have two left feet and be really , really awkward in any social situation . lola : yeah . that is definitely dreamboat material for the broken - hearted . abby : oh , and his last girlfriend is going to be happily married and live on the other side of the globe . lola : oh , yeah . now we 're talking . i want one , too . [ both laugh ] ow . abby : oh , gosh . i broke you . lola : no . um , i 'm good . i 'm actually really happy to be laughing again . thank you . abby : [ chuckles ] billy : tell me you dug up new information on kerry 's intern . phyllis : turns out we 've got bigger problems than that . billy : what now ? phyllis : all of our new patent applications have been rejected . billy : all , across the board ? literally every product that we 're about to launch ? phyllis : every single one of 'em . billy : on what grounds ? phyllis : they already belong to another company . billy : the same formulations ? phyllis : yeah , which means -- billy : which means we have no new product to sell . phyllis : uh - huh . and i 've had no luck tracking down our fabulous chemist . billy : forget kerry . we need to find out who dominique is . phyllis : she 's an intern , billy . what the hell is she gon na tell us ? billy : everything . she 's the one that registered these patents to another company , and it 's been happening right under your nose . jack : what do you think ? kerry : enigmatic ... yet full - bodied and delectable . jack : i 'm glad you like it . kerry : it makes me wonder why you pulled out the big guns . is this foreplay for another bargaining session ? jack : you know me too well . kerry : oh , i do love the way you handle your contract negotiations . jack : speaking of contracts , i have yours right here . kerry : y - you 've added in all the perks already -- the car , the raise , the paid time off ? jack : as well as a couple of other surprises . here . kerry : gim me . jack : why do n't you start on the last page -- the addendum there ? i think you 'll find it quite provocative . to dominique carroll . kerry : how did you get this letter ? jack : oh , god . then you 're in on this ... patent subterfuge . kerry : of course i am . jack : you want to tell me what 's going on here ? kerry : what do you want to know first ? jack : who is dominique carroll ? kerry : you 're looking at her . c'est moi . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . phyllis : if i find out that you were behind this sneak attack , i swear to you -- billy : give it a rest , phyllis . the first time i heard dominique carroll 's name was from you . phyllis : uh - huh . why should i believe you ? billy : you really think that i would stoop to this level ? phyllis : i think that you 're furious at me for testifying against victoria . billy : okay , and i 'm gon na take it out on my own com -- phyllis : jack is dating kerry . hell hath no fury like an abbott scorned . billy : give it a rest . phyllis : you two are conspiring against me so you can get in this office is what you 're doing ! billy : do you think that we would sabotage our family company for you ? phyllis : i need to find kerry . she 's gon na give me some answers . billy : she 's with jack . phyllis : does he know about this ? billy : he does now , after i told him . phyllis : she should be here answering to me . billy : if you knowingly brought a snake into the garden , jack will find out and expose both of you . phyllis : guess what . jack has no room to feel superior . he 's the one who fell in love with her . [ cellphone chimes ] is that jack ? billy : it 's an announcement saying that there 's an emergency board meeting . phyllis : wait . wh - when ? billy : [ sighs ] now . here . phyllis : let me see this . whose number is this ? billy : i have no idea . phyllis : i guess we 're just gon na have to wait and see . jack : who owns premiere cosmetics ? is this your company ? you work for someone else ? kerry : perhaps you should read the text you just received . jack : how long have you been trying to undermine jabot ? kerry : check the text . all will soon be revealed . jack : you owe me an explanation . where do you think you 're going ? kerry : the same place as you . it really was spectacular , jack . lola : is everything all right ? abby : emergency board meeting at jabot . it 's from a number i do n't recognize . lola : if you need to head out ... abby : no . no , it 's fine . i will just get the details later . lola : okay , good , because i want to hear everything about the restaurant . abby : fire away . lola : okay . renovations ? abby : 99 % finished . lola : do you have photos ? abby : not on me , but i think that 's for the best because once you see it in person , it is going to blow you away . lola : i 'll take your word for it . but what about the staff -- the waiters , the sous - chef , the hosts ? abby : all lined up . we did have to replace a few people because they got other jobs during the hiatus , but the one indispensable part of the team is you . lola : you have no idea how good it feels to hear that . abby : it 's true . and now that you are back on your feet , we can start moving forward . lola : yeah , i know . it 's just when you put the restaurant on hold for so long , i -- abby : i was n't gon na do it without you . and guess what . in a couple of weeks , we are going to have the hottest restaurant in town . lola : i ca n't believe that this is really happening . abby : oh , it is happening , girl . lola : [ sighs ] abby : [ chuckles ] lola : abby ... thank you so much ... i mean , for everything -- for believing in me . abby : mm . [ cellphone chimes ] kyle : oh . [ sighs ] [ chuckles softly ] nick : go ahead . check your phone . kyle : whatever it is can wait . you were saying ? nick : summer can be exhausting , challenging . kyle : she is definitely an acquired taste . nick : couples argue . they disagree . they drive each other crazy . but let me make something perfectly clear . if you break her amazing spirit , if you hurt her in any way ... you 're gon na have to deal with me , and i promise you , kyle ... that will not be pretty . kyle : understood . nick : do you ? do you understand that ? kyle : yes , sir . nick : glad we had this talk . kyle : [ sighs ] phyllis : i 'm sorry that you had to come in for no reason . lauren : so , there is no emergency board meeting ? phyllis : those texts had to be a prank or a glitch in our communication system . but once we get to the source of the problem , i will fill you in . lauren : oh , you know , if i did n't know better , i 'd say there really was a problem . phyllis : what do you mean ? lauren : because you 're trying to rush me out of here . ted : [ clears throat ] phyllis : i will be with you in a minute , ted . ted : i have morgan and foster on hold . what should i tell them about the emergency meeting ? phyllis : there is no meeting because the text was sent in error . ted : got it . phyllis : were you able to track down dominique ? ted : billy said he 's on it . phyllis : thank you . ted : okay . lauren : who 's dominique ? traci : um , hello . i got here just as soon as i could . lauren : there apparently is no emergency . there was a glitch in the texting system . traci : what ? the text went to the entire board . phyllis : were you able to track jack down ? is he with kerry ? traci : i - i have n't seen him since lunch . he got a call from billy and rushed out . phyllis : did you find dominique ? lauren : hmm , there 's that name again . billy : she was n't in the lab . apparently , she 's never been in the lab . phyllis : did you speak to kerry 's assistants ? billy : they had no clue . phyllis : so , you 're saying that she never existed ? traci : okay . c - could someone just tell us what 's going on ? [ chuckles ] lauren : yes . apparently , there is an emergency , and we 'd like to know what it is -- now . kyle : uh , no , thanks . nick : you 're starting a life with my daughter . you 're gon na need this . kyle : [ sighs ] nick : cheers . i 'm glad we had this opportunity to , uh , clear the air . kyle : me , too . nick : i 'm sorry it did n't happen before the wedding . no hard feelings . kyle : hey . summer : hey . kyle : this is all you 're bringing ? summer : yeah . you know , one more dress and i think the closets at the pool house are gon na explode . nick : the pool house ? kyle : yeah . it 's where i was living before we got married , so i figured once summer 's fully recovered , we 'd head back over . nick : [ clicks tongue ] nah , that wo n't do . it 's like a bachelor pad , not a home . summer : uh , or , uh , we could move back in to my place once the tenant 's lease is up . nick : or you could -- summer : what , do you know of another place ? nick : well , when i was with chelsea , you know , i was gon na build us a home . but that did n't work out , but i still own the land . i could build that home for you . summer : wait . are you serious ? nick : yeah . consider it a wedding present . but i do n't want to step on any toes . if you already have plans -- summer : no , no . that is -- that 's perfect . oh , my god . thank you , dad . kyle : i do n't even know what to say . nick : welcome to the family , kyle . lauren : are you saying that all the new patents are registered to premiere cosmetics ? traci : how can that even be possible ? the products were created here . the patents rightfully belong to jabot ! billy : well , clearly , kerry 's been bought off . traci : so , she 's been working against us this whole time ? how could she do this to us , to jack ? kerry : ah . i see you all got the text . glad you could make it . traci : jack . billy : what did you find out ? jack : not much . dominique carroll here became quite uncommunicative after the text . phyllis : wait a minute . you 're dominique ? you 're the one that filed all of the patents ? jack : w -- all of the -- billy : yes , all of them , not just jack of hearts . every single one of jabot 's new patents has been rejected . jack : the whole line ? lauren : what in actual hell is this ? billy : you 're smiling . you 're actually proud of what you 've done . kerry : oh , there 's nothing to be proud of here -- not when you all made it so easy . lauren : [ sighs ] abby : nick ? hey . i hope i 'm not interrupting . nick : ah , never , abby . sit down . what 's up ? abby : i have made a decision . nick : [ sighs ] why do i get the feeling i 'm not gon na like this ? abby : it was important to me to be a part of the dark horse launch . i chose you over newman . nick : which i will never , ever forget , abby . abby : and it has meant so much to me to be here , to be a part of this , but now that dark horse is up and running , i think it 's time for me to move on . nick : [ sighs ] i knew i was n't gon na like this . abby : i 'm sorry , nick . nick : [ sighs ] what do you want ? you want more money , more responsibility ? what can i do to get you to stay ? abby : nothing . nick : nothing ? okay . what 's next for you ? abby : i am devoting myself to the restaurant full - time . nick : okay . how much of this has to do with arturo ? because i told you i will fire him . abby : it 's too late . i already pulled the trigger . nick : how 'd that go ? abby : it felt surprisingly good . but now that i 'm leaving , feel free to hire him back . he 's a good employee . he 's just lousy with women . nick : are you sure there 's nothing i can do to change your mind ? i really hate losing you . abby : you 'll find someone else . nick : well , that someone else is n't gon na be a newman . i 'm really gon na miss you , abby . abby : well , that means you 'll have to stop by the restaurant every once in a while . nick : consider me a regular . i wish you nothing but the best . abby : i love you , too . nick : [ sighs ] summer : what did you two talk about while i was packing ? kyle : mm , nothing important . summer : oh , which is guy code for `` top - secret information . `` kyle : he just wanted to make sure you 're in good hands . summer : well , i am . and soon ... we 'll have our own house together . kyle : it 's a pretty generous gift . summer : well , it 's more than that . this was his dream house ... the place where he saw himself living with the woman that he loved . do n't you see it ? that means that he believes in us . this house is where we 're gon na build a long and happy life together . we 're gon na share some of the best years of our lives . phyllis : who put you up to this ? kerry : no one forces me to do anything . phyllis : obviously , you worked with someone . jack : she claims to have a partner . billy : so , the question is , who has a big enough grudge to try and obliterate jabot ? jack : oh , my god . ashley : looks like we 're missing a few people . i guess we 'll have to start without them . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... rey : i would be a fool to let another day go by without kissing you.-smiles ! billy : what the hell is victoria doing in vegas , hanging out with a band ? lauren : there has got to be a way to break the contract between fenmore 's and jabot . ashley : i 'm going to save jabot . phyllis : how ? ashley : by taking it over . . . . [ bear growls ] [ gasps ] | abby and lola decide to forget about men and concetrate onthe resturant which will be ready to open in a few weeks . abby also tells nick she is quitting dark horse to dedicate herself full time to the resturant . summer tells nick she was lola 's donor but does n't tell him that kyle married her so that she would donate her liver to lola . nick makes it clear to kyle that if he breaks summer 's heart he will be very sorry that he ever did it . nick tells summer that he will build her a house on the land he bought to build a house for him and chelsea and they should consider that his wedding gift . the abbott clan is shocked to discover that kerry has registered patents for the new jabot cosmetics line under the name dominique carroll which is a fake name she used for herself . kerry also created a fake company premier cosmetics and they all wonder why kerry would betray them . when an emergancy board meeting is called everyone gets another shock when they find out that kerry has been working with ashley who returns with a big smile on her face because her plan to take over jabot worked . |
john : victor , let 's try to settle this amicably . victor : john , i do n't see any reason why i should continue to listen to your son 's insults . john : my son will keep his comments to himself . jack : hey , i am the c.e.o . john : and i am chairman of the board , and i am telling you , if you do not remain quiet , then leave , but you will not disrupt this meeting again . jack : i do n't know . sounds like tyranny to me . ashley : jack , please do n't do this right now . jack : you know what i think ? i think the rest of you have lost your minds , or at very least , your memory . john : now , jack that is enough . must we air all of our disagreements in front of victor ? john : victor , please sit down . let 's continue this discussion . victor : john , with all due respect , i do n't think there 's much to discuss . i made an offer of $ 75 million for reparations to your company . i thought it was more than generous . your son decided to not accept it . in fact , he threw it in my face . therefore , the offer no longer stands . jack : then i was right . you never intended to make amends , 'cause you made the offer with the hopes of staying out of jail , to make a big impression on the judge . it had nothing to do with an admission of guilt . nikki : do not be ridiculous . he 's already admitted it ! brad : victor , $ 75 million is a fair amount for both sides . jill : i absolutely agree . victor : i 've thought about it , and i do n't agree at all . [ scene_break ] shiloh : j.t . and i were just having a difference of opinion . colleen : well , did you tell him to pipe down and get over himself ? you 're the boss , right ? j.t . : it seems that way . colleen : well , i did n't realize you were still in town . shiloh : i wanted to sit down with j.t . one last time before we leave for l.a . colleen : my gosh , i 'm sure . there must be a million things to hammer out , right ? j.t . : more like a million and twelve . shiloh : it 'll definitely be a full trip . colleen : well , just so you know , everything with me is totally cool . i 'm not gon na miss a day of school . its spring break , and guess what my dad said ? j.t . : what ? colleen : i have his blessing , as long as we do n't sneak into each other 's hotel rooms . j.t . : colleen , look -- colleen : i know , i know , i know , too much information . i 've always been horrible with that . i 'm just so excited ! everything is working out . i am so excited i get to go with you . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) phyllis : hi . um , i 've been thinking about you all day . phyllis : ( chuckles ) oh , wait a second . are you doing your meditation stuff ? wow . listen -- oh . ( whispering ) i 'll go . i do n't want to disturb you . damon : please stay . phyllis : ( normal voice ) okay . thank you . damon : what are you looking for ? phyllis : well , you know ... damon : vanessa 's not here . phyllis : oh , okay . good . good . so it 's just the two of us ? damon : join me ? phyllis : in -- in meditation ? damon : something just a little bit more , um , intriguing . phyllis : okay . i mean , you know i 'm new at this , right ? damon : are you willing to learn ? phyllis : well , if you 're my guru , how can i refuse ? phyllis : oh ... ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] raul : hey . brittany : hi , going somewhere ? raul : yeah , i thought i 'd head over to the athletic club and work out for a little while . brittany : well , have fun . raul : do you want to come with me ? brittany : no , thanks . raul : are you sure ? i 'll let you beat me at racquetball . brittany : maybe some other time . raul : well , j.t . 's not around , so you 'll have the whole place to yourself . brittany : actually , i 'm kind of tired , so i think i 'll go lie down for a little while . raul : all right . you need me to pick anything up for you while i 'm out ? brittany : i 'm okay , thank you . raul : hey , one more thing before i go . can about talk about what happened earlier ? [ scene_break ] angelo : hey , finally . bobby : yeah , i got hung up at the tax accountant . this stuff 's way too complicated for the gutierrez kid . angelo : no sweat . bobby : we all set for tonight ? angelo : what do you think ; i 've been flapping my jaws around here ? of course we are . bobby : did you hear from brittany ? angelo : me ? why would i hear from her ? bobby : she might have called . you might have answered the phone . ange , do n't answer a question with a question . angelo : hey , do n't get hot , okay ? the phone has n't rung . what , are you expecting her to call ? bobby : no . it 's just ; i have n't heard from her in awhile , that 's all . angelo : maybe she went on a trip . bobby : maybe she went on a trip ? ange , the girl 's afraid to leave her house because someone might see her face . angelo : yeah , that 's too bad . hey , listen , bob , you know , we talked about maybe getting that backstage area painted . now i 'm thinking while we 're out there , we might as well get some other things painted , too . bobby : you know , i 'm gon na call her . angelo : who ? what , we got a female painter ? bobby : no . brittany . angelo : look , bobby , do n't . do n't make the call , okay ? not a good idea . [ scene_break ] john : victor , i regret that things have gotten out of hand . victor : i do n't blame you , john . ashley : could we all please just sit down and get back to what we were discussing earlier ? jack : you are all so willing to deal with this man who only a few short months ago was doing everything he could to destroy this company ? we all know that now . john : jack , circumstances have changed . victor 's offer , the one he had made , would have been instrumental in restoring jabot 's economic health . jack : jabot will be just fine , dad , and we 'll be a lot better off doing things my way than taking his pittance . ashley : jack , out of curiosity , do we read the same reports ? jack : can you hear the tone in his voice ? he is reveling in our misfortune . john : i do not hear that at all . jack : well , then you 're not only blind , you 're deaf . ashley : how dare you talk to our father that way , jack abbott ! jack : this meeting is so ill - advised . you called it , i came . we should n't be here . we should not be in a room with this man trying to figure a way to get him off the hook . brad : jack , do n't do this . i respect how you feel , but you were outvoted . john : victor , it is still my belief that both sides would be far better off if we can reach an agreement now before we leave this room . victor : would you like me to table another offer , john ? jill : would you consider reinstating the old one ? victor : $ 75 million is off the table . that ship has sailed . john : all right , what terms do you have in mind ? ashley : it must be of some value to you knowing that you would no longer be under threat of civil action . victor : with all due respect , ashley , i do n't fear that as much as you evidently think i should . jack : well , of course not . you figure there 's some judge you can pay off , some way to get out of giving us what we deserve . nikki : jack , stop it ! victor : that 's the question , is n't it ? what i think you deserve . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , what is this intriguing meditation you 're talking about ? damon : it 's not quite meditation . phyllis : oh , really ? what is it then ? damon : have you heard of tantra ? phyllis : uh , yeah , yes . yes , it is , um ... that 's a spider that is found mainly in the tropical rain forests of ... damon : that would be a tarantula . phyllis : oh , right . damon : tantra ... is the complete surrender of all mental and emotional conditioning , meant to expand and liberate consciousness . it 's a spiritual path that combines mind and body . phyllis : oh . well , tell me more , oh wise one . damon : well , would you be willing to embark on a little exploration with me ? phyllis : ( giggles nervously ) sure . damon : all right then . phyllis : ( giggles ) damon : we 'll start with what 's known as `` soul gazing . `` phyllis : okay . damon : now you just look into my eyes . phyllis : oh . damon : deeper . damon : are you beginning to feel anything ? phyllis : uh , yeah , i am feeling something . i 'm definitely , definitely feeling something . damon : well , that 's good . phyllis : okay . oh . what are you doing ? damon : meridians . they 're tributaries in the body through which energy flows . phyllis : oh , you 're massaging my meridians . damon : releasing all the negative energy . damon : using fingers and hands to guide you to a higher place . phyllis : oh , well , um uh , keep guiding , definitely keep guiding . [ scene_break ] colleen : i am just so excited that we get to see l.a. together and watch you become a huge success . j.t . : well , that 's not gon na happen overnight , coll . shiloh : j.t . 's right . there 's a lot of hard work involved , a lot of very long hours . colleen : oh , i know , and i promise you wo n't even know i 'm there , believe me . shiloh : well , i 've got some calls to make , so if you two will excuse me . colleen , it was so good to see you again . colleen : yeah you , too . shiloh : j.t . j.t . : see you later . colleen : i just love her . do n't you ? j.t . : yeah , sure . colleen : are you okay ? j.t . : why do you ask ? colleen : i do n't know , you just seem a little serious considering we 're about to go on the adventure of a lifetime together . [ scene_break ] brittany : we do n't have to talk about that . raul : yeah , but i want to . listen , i hope you do n't think i was pressuring you , brittany . brittany : i do n't . raul : good , good . listen , i know i should n't have come into your bedroom and gotten into bed with you . but it 's just ... it 's been a long time . you keep telling me to move on , but , brittany , i ca n't , okay ? i love you so much , and i just , i miss the way things were between us . brittany : so do i . raul : well , then why do n't we get back to ... sorry , why do n't we talk about something else instead , huh ? how was your walk ? brittany : my what ? raul : your walk . you went for a walk to clear your head earlier , right ? brittany : oh , it was fine . raul : it was fine ? you were gone for a long time . brittany : i met a woman in the park . raul : yeah ? brittany : rose . she has cerebral palsy and talking to her was pretty amazing , hearing all the stuff she 's had to go through . it kind of made me feel like my situation is n't that terrible . raul : well , that 's how life is . no matter how bad you think you 've got things , there 's always someone out there who 's worse off . it gives you perspective . brittany : yeah , i 've gotten a lot of that today . raul : what ? brittany : perspective . i have been such an idiot . raul : hey , come on . why would you say something like that ? brittany : because all this time i 've been looking for something else and everything that i really want is right here standing in front of me . raul : i 'm not sure i understand what you 're ... [ scene_break ] bobby : what are you doing ? angelo : i 'm trying to help . you should n't make this call . bobby : you should get your hand off me . what 's gotten into you ? angelo : bobby , it 's time to move on . bobby : is that ange 's advice for the lovelorn ? i 'll tell you something , ange , save it for your newspaper column . angelo : come on , give me a break , man . you 're not lovelorn , all right ? you 're surrounded by beautiful women who think you 're a god , huh ? i mean , you get hit on just walking down the street . i mean , okay , you went through something with this marilyn , this brittany , and now you 're just feeling sorry for her . bobby : no , let me stop you right there , okay ? i feel lousy that she got hurt in my club , all right ? she do n't want my pity , and i 'm not giving it . now i got strong feelings for this girl . it 's not some tomato that i picked up and have been messing around with for the last three months . this is different . angelo : i know , and that 's what i do n't like about it , bob . i mean , it used to be the club came first , and women were like dessert , okay ? and now this chick , she 's in first place , and the club is over here . i mean , i feel like i 'm running this place all by myself . bobby : yeah , well , you must be doing something right . now , ange , without your permission i want to make this call , just to see how she 's doing . angelo : she 's doing fine . bobby : how do you know she 's doing fine ? angelo : nothing , man . i just assume . bobby : no , no , no , you do n't assume anything . how do you know she 's fine ? huh , come on , ange , do n't mess with me . i 'm warning you . [ scene_break ] j.t . : thanks . i 'm surprised to see you here this early . colleen : i had a half day at school , remember ? i brought abby over to have some ice cream . j.t . : where is she ? colleen : in the back with gina . she knew the minute i saw you i could n't resist coming over to say hi . j.t . : yeah , look , about that , we need ... colleen : i already know what you 're gon na say . j.t . : you do ? colleen : yeah , um , i interrupted your meeting . shiloh was really cool about it , but , still , i promise you it will not happen again , especially since we 're going to l.a. together , and the last thing i want to do is embarrass you . j.t . : no , colleen , look , you could never do that . it 's just that ... colleen : i know . i need to learn to control myself more in a room together , but i 'll make the sacrifice . you 're worth it . [ scene_break ] jack : people , this is a colossal waste of time . victor : i could n't agree more , jack . john : all right , victor , are you willing to make a settlement ? victor : that depends on the terms , john . ashley : i know that you know this , but we can document significant losses in the tuvia rollout that are directly linked to the results of your bribery schemes . victor : ashley , i 'm sure you think you could . jack : are we really gon na listen to this smug , self - important -- brad : enough , jack . nikki : jack , i think you 've done enough damage . jack : apparently not . we 're still trying to hammer something out here . jill : look , i understand that this is rubbing you the wrong way , but , please , we 're trying to salvage something here . victor : you would like me to make an offer . i will . here are the terms . $ 20 million in cold cash available today . in return , you will not sue me for damages . jack : 20 million ? get out of here . that 's an insult . john : this time i have to agree with my son . that is an insult . victor : it 's a final offer , john . take it or leave it . ashley : it 's no offer at all , victor , and you know it . victor : ashley , i hate to disappoint you , but i made your brother an offer of $ 75 million in good faith . he dismissed it summarily , disdainfully . in fact , he threw it in my face . there 's only so much abuse i will take . you have a good day . nikki : wh -- i 'll talk to him . [ scene_break ] phyllis : wow , whatever you 're doing now , do n't stop . damon : i 'm connecting with your chakra .. phyllis : my what ? damon : charka the body 's energy centers . there are seven . they regulate the flow of energy through the body . phyllis : oh , all right . wow , i ca n't wait until you connect to the other six . damon : well , we 'll start here . this is the throat chakra .. phyllis : oh . damon : this would be the heart chakra . phyllis : uh - huh , ooh , wow . damon : now down here ... phyllis : uh - huh . damon : we call this the root chakra . phyllis : oh . oh , that 's ... i like it . damon : it reflects your connection to mother earth and the physical body . phyllis : wow . damon : the crown chakra . phyllis : mm - hmm . oh , my chakras like this . damon : the whole point is when we combine the energy of mind , spirit and body , very often we can achieve the ultimate pinnacle of physical love without even touching each other . phyllis : well , why would we want to do that ? damon : you 're incorrigible . phyllis : well , you know , i 'm honest , really . that 's why you like me , right ? damon : turn around . phyllis : what ? damon : turn around and look at me . phyllis : okay . damon : just keep looking into my eyes . phyllis : okay , are we doing the star gazing ? damon : soul gazing . phyllis : the soul gazing . damon : i want to connect with you on a purely spiritual level . we 're going to merge our bodies ' biological energy with universal energy . phyllis : okay . damon : how you feeling about this so far ? phyllis : um , the truth ? damon : of course . phyllis : well , i like this , i like the spiritual stuff , but , um , i kind of think it 's time we get physical , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] colleen : so what were you and shiloh talking about ? j.t . : uh , we were just kind of going through stuff . sounds like it 's gon na be pretty jam - packed . i 'm not even gon na have time to see the ocean . colleen : wow , lots of meetings , right ? j.t . : yeah , meetings , rehearsals , recording sessions , photography sessions from , like , dawn till midnight . and then i get up the next morning and do it all over again . from everything shiloh said , it 's like your time is n't your own , you know ? i 'm gon na be booked solid . these music people are pretty intense . colleen : well , it 's a good thing we 're young , got a lot of energy , though i doubt you 're gon na like getting up that early . j.t . : well , that 's too bad . it 's a business trip . they own me , coll , or at least my time . they 're putting a lot m money into seeing if i can cut it with their label . colleen : you 're making this sound like so much fun . you 'd better watch out . i just might stay home , cheer you on from wisconsin . j.t . : yeah , you know , since you bring that up , it might not be such a bad idea . colleen : nice try . april fool 's is not for a couple days . j.t . : i 'm serious , coll . shiloh thinks that , you know , your coming would ... well , it ... it 's just not gon na work out this time . [ scene_break ] brad : well , that was fun . jill : not exactly the term i would have chosen . ashley : it was a disaster . john : no , honey , it 's not a disaster , but it 's very unfortunate . jack : and i 'm sure you all blame me . ashley : and who else would we blame ? jack : you know who i blame ? i blame every last one of you for ever sitting down with him to begin with . you had to know he was gon na pull some kind of stunt . you set yourselves up . ashley : he was ready to sign . jack : you do n't know that . he played you like a violin , sweetheart . ( imitating victor ) `` so sorry to disappoint you , ashley . `` ( normal voice ) bull . he enjoyed every minute of it . he rubbed our noses in it . john : oh , jack ! i did not appreciate the way you behaved today . victor 's original offer could have been the salvation of our family business . john : now we 're going to have to pull ourselves together , tighten our belts and find a way to move forward . and this is going to be a lot more painful than it had to be . and there are losses that we might not have had to endure . as your sister aptly pointed out , one of them may very well be tuvia . [ scene_break ] angelo : she was here . bobby : brittany was here at the club ? angelo : yeah . bobby : when ? angelo : a little while ago . bobby : well , what for ? angelo : i do n't know , you know , a trip down bad memory lane maybe . bobby : hey , ange , do n't even go there . angelo : okay , fine . she came here to see you . bobby : well , what did you say to her ? angelo : what do you think i said ? i said you were out . bob : oh , and that 's all you said ? angelo : yeah , more or less . bobby : all right , ange , i got the less . now gim me the more . angelo : i told her the same thing that i 'm telling you now . it 's time to move on . bobby : yeah , and what did she say to you , the same thing that i tell you -- mind your own business ? angelo : yeah , yeah , that 's what she said . bobby : look , ange , you might as well come clean with me right now , 'cause i 'm gon na find out what you said . and i do n't want to have to come all the way back here and start busting chairs over your head . angelo : hey , come on , you do n't wan na do that . bobby : no , i do n't , but i will . angelo : look , i told her you were already making plans . bobby : plans ? what kind of plans ? angelo : you know , with other women , that you were turning the page , you were starting a new chapter . bobby : how could you tell her something like that ? of all the stupid things that you 've done , ange ... we 'll finish this later . [ scene_break ] raul : wait , wait , hold on a second , babe . brittany : what 's wrong ? raul : what are you doing ? brittany : do you really have to ask ? raul : i 'm just ... i 'm confused , okay ? a second ago you said you did n't want to do anything like this . brittany : it does n't matter what i said . i was being stupid . i want to be with you . raul : be with me ? brittany : let 's go into the bedroom . raul : you mean , you ... brittany : yes . raul : are you sure ? [ scene_break ] jack : dad , wait . this is no time to be making that kind of decision . ashley : sad but true , jack . we are short on operating capital , and something 's gon na have to go . now i know that you and brad are in love with that miracle hair thing , but i just do n't see you getting there . and as for the tuvia line itself , well , you know that it 's never really performed up to expectations . jack : because of newman and for no other reason . john : jack , we do n't know that , and even if it 's true , the damage is done . the line does not sell well . jill : whether or not it 's victor 's fault , it 's a hard trend to reverse . john : look , everyone , there are going to be casualties here . it 's as simple as that . now we have to cut our losses if we 're going to survive . brad : so suppose we shut down tuvia , divert those funds . how 's it make us look ? jack : i can not believe i 'm even hearing this . it is so premature ! brad : what planet are you living on , jack ? we 're scraping the bottom of the barrel here . jack : you 're panicking , brad . you 're all panicking . there 's no reason . jill : really ? really , jack ? and how do you propose to pull more operating capital out of thin air ? brad : we have n't exactly received a warm welcome from any of our friendly loan institutions . so what 's the answer , jack ? how does jabot survive in the short term ? [ scene_break ] victor : you certainly got here in a hurry . nikki : that 's because you made me chase you all the way here . i 'm surprised we did n't both get speeding tickets . victor : did i say you had to do that ? nikki : i was not going to let that meeting that had such a horrible outcome , end without trying to talk to you . victor : why not ? everything was said in that boardroom that needed to be said . the offer is off the table . nikki : victor , this is your chance to put all of the ugliness between you and jabot behind us . victor : it 's too late for that . i offered jack abbott $ 75 million to get that company out of the red . $ 75 million in damages , he turns it down arrogantly . there 's nothing else i have to say . i will not reconsider . [ scene_break ] ( pounding on door ) raul : hang on ! do n't knock down the door . who is it ? bobby : it 's marsino . open up . raul : what do you want ? bobby : is brittany here ? raul : yeah but this is n't a good time right now . bobby : yeah , well , i need to talk to her . raul : come on , what ... bobby : look , i just need a minute . brittany , can you come out here ? raul : you ca n't just barge in here , okay , like you live here , start yelling ... brittany : what is going on ? what are you doing here , bobby ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : colleen , look , i 'm sorry . i know we had plans . colleen : and shiloh does n't think it will work , us going to l.a. together ? j.t . : well , it 's gon na be solid business . i would n't even have time to spend with you outside of that . colleen : she does n't want some starry - eyed kid tagging along the whole time , right ? j.t . : no , colleen , come on . it 's not personal , honestly . colleen : that 's how she feels though , right ? you know what ? never mind , i understand . you do n't have to explain . j.t . : colleen , look , i want you to understand . colleen : honey , its okay . it 's not your fault . i know how much you wanted me on this trip . j.t . : you know what ? you 're coming , all right ? they can just deal with it . colleen : j.t . , no . j.t . : why should n't i bring whoever i want , huh ? colleen : because shiloh is the expert , okay ? this is her business . she knows the people involved . her boss is at the record label . plus , they 're gon na need to spend time with you . j.t . : yeah , but i want you there . colleen : you have to listen to her , all right ? do what she says . this is what you guys were arguing about when i came over , is n't it ? see , that 's not good . she 's sticking her neck out so that you can have an amazing career . you have to think long - term , so that one day when you have an entourage , then you can get specific . you know , what kind of potato chips you want in your dressing room and how many backstage passes i can give to my girlfriends . j.t . : yeah , right . colleen : but until that happens , shiloh 's right . you got ta work really hard and get a lot accomplished , and i will be waiting with open arms when you get home , your number one fan . j.t . : you ... you 're like the most amazing woman . you know , i could n't have done this without you . seriously , i owe you so much . colleen : just go out there and knock 'em dead . that 's what i want more than anything . john : well , since we 're in this together , let 's work it out together . we 'll have a strategy meeting tomorrow after we 've had a chance to clear our heads . than we 'll decide how we 're going to move forward . jill : i 'm going back to my office , too . jack , just for the record , i do n't know if you 're right or not about victor being insincere , but that smug smile on his face after he knew what he did to us made me sick . i just wish that we did n't need this money so much . jack : people , do n't fret . we will pull through this just fine . we 'll take newman to civil court . we will sue him for hundreds of millions in damages , just like i had always planned . ashley : well , let 's hope you can make good on your bravado , jack . the future of jabot depends on it now . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , will you please think about this ? jack will take you to court for damages . victor : then let him try . nikki : why are you being so unreasonable ? victor : because , my dear , i can afford to be , all right ? when someone of jack abbott 's treats me disrespectfully , i have nothing else to say to him . i will not be accommodating . nikki : so you 're just doing this to spite us , to spite jack ? that could be a mistake . victor : it 's not a mistake . it 's a business decision . let them take me to court . nikki : you already plead guilty to commercial bribery . it 's not like they have to convince a jury that you did it . all they have to do is come up with a figure for the damages . victor : so what ? they 'll have a hell of time proving that my actions cost them anything . nikki : well , if he does prove it , it could be a lot more money than what you 've already offered . victor : if the court 's judgment is favorable to jabot . but you seem to forget that i have very , very deep pockets . i can prolong this damn trial until they run out of their resources . it ai n't gon na take too long . then they 'll have to accept whatever i 'm willing to offer them . nikki : you know , you keep referring to `` them `` and `` they , `` but it 's me , too . victor : sweetheart , you and i have discussed this very often , okay ? at the risk of repeating myself , i had warned you several times not to invest $ 35 million in that damn idiot 's company . but having said that , i 'm not upset with you , okay ? nikki : oh , you 're in ? victor : no . nikki : you know , you always say that you do n't want to hurt the people that you love , and you turn around , and you do this . victor : now you know that if someone treats me disrespectfully , they wo n't get away with it . nikki : it was one person . it was only jack ! victor : that was enough . that was enough ! now can we please not continue this topic ? i came here to relax , all right ? nikki : can you just , just try to think about it a little longer before you lock yourself into something that might not be smart ? victor : i 'll decide that . there 's something else we need to discuss . nikki : what ? victor : it seems that ashley abbott wants to have a private meeting with me . | victor proposes a new offer of $ 20 million in damages with promise not to sue . the board completely rejects his offer after trying to make him reconsider the $ 75 million settlement . victor blames jack 's behavior for not considering the original offer and so does the board . nikki , however , takes it personal with victor . |
michael : who are you calling ? kevin : mom . michael : no , no . put it down . kevin : what ? michael : put it down ! kevin : whoa . i just wanted to see how she 's doing . michael : after ashley chewed her up and spit her out ? how do you think she 's doing ? kevin : i thought maybe i would cheer her up . michael : she 's gon na need a hell of a lot more than that . kevin : what do you mean ? michael : there 's something you do n't know . kevin : what ? michael : after we left , ashley gave gloria an ultimatum . kevin : an ultimatum ? michael : mm - hmm . either she tells john the truth tonight , that we 're her sons , or ashley will do it for her in the morning . kevin : maybe that 's good . michael : good ? how do you figure that ? kevin : well , it 's better than if ashley tells her dad . this way mom can explain herself . michael : what 's to explain ? she 's been lying to the man since before they got married . there 's no way in hell he 's gon na forgive her . [ scene_break ] john : i do n't follow you , gloria . gloria : those young men we had dinner with last year were n't my sons . john : well , who were they ? gloria : i 'm not sure . john : you 're not sure ? gloria : before that night , i 'd never met them . john , i hired them . i paid them to pretend to be my sons . john : well , why on earth would you do that ? gloria : because i did n't want you to meet my real sons . john : gloria . gloria : no , i know , i know , it was wrong . i realize that now . but then , i did n't know what else to do because you just kept insisting that the four of us get together . john : because i thought it would be good for you to sit down with them and talk . you seemed terribly upset by the fact that you were estranged from them . gloria : and you 're right , that 's true , but you just kept pushing it . and maybe if you had just backed off , i would n't have done what i did . john : what ? what , lied to me ? gloria : and i 'm so sorry . but i was so afraid . john : of what ? that i would n't approve of them ? gloria : yeah . and ... that it might change the way you feel about me . [ scene_break ] ashley : daddy . paul : ashley . ashley : oh , hi , paul . paul : you know , i had a feeling you might be working . ashley : yeah , well , i was hoping it might distract me from what 's going on at the house . paul : gloria 's walking the plank with your father , you mean ? ashley : mm - hmm . i was just thinking , maybe i should go home so i can be there in case he needs me . paul : you 're worried about him , are n't you ? ashley : well , he 's in for quite a shock . paul : yeah , no doubt . ashley : you know , i think the worst thing is that he 's gon na find out that his wife is n't who she said she was . i mean , what does that say about their marriage ? [ scene_break ] jack : well , you look busy . brad : as always . jack : checking out executive dating services ? i hear there 's a lot of classy women out there looking for a stud like you . brad : actually , i 'm checking out executive positions at companies where they appreciate talent . jack : is n't that kind of jumping the gun ? brad : always wise to have a backup plan , jacko . jack : are you still lusting after the c.e.o . job ? brad : i am far and away the most qualified person to head this company . jack : you already know that , do you ? brad : we both know it . but for some reason , you refuse to act on it . i wonder why that is . [ scene_break ] nick : so i talked to cassie . sharon : and ? how 'd it go ? nick : it went okay , but i want to talk to you about it . sharon : well , you 'll be home soon , right ? nick : yeah . i had to come back to the office . something important came up . sharon : well , where 's cassie ? nick : she 's still at the coffeehouse , but sierra 's mom is gon na drop her off . and then i 'll get outta here as soon as i can . sharon : nick , please , just do n't take too long . i 'm really worried about cassie . nick : i wo n't . just do n't worry about it , okay ? try and relax . sharon : i guess i 'll just see you when you get here . bye . nikki : ahem . hi . sharon : nikki , what are you doin ' here ? nikki : cassie left a book up at the house . guess she 's not here , huh ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , nicholas , here i am . why 'd you want to see me ? nick : you have no idea ? phyllis : ca n't say i do . but i 'd appreciate it if you 'd cut to the chase . i 've had a really bad day . nick : okay . phyllis : what ? is it about to get worse ? [ scene_break ] damon : well , this is lovely , running into you here . adrienne : is it ? damon : all right . now what is that supposed to mean ? adrienne : damon , how long is it since we 've seen each other ? and do n't give me , `` i 've been busy . `` damon : i have been . adrienne : oh . coffee to go . another good sign . why do n't you just come right out and say it , huh ? damon : say what ? adrienne : you do n't want to spend time with me . you do n't want to see me . you do n't want to -- damon : baby , are n't we starting off on the wrong foot ? adrienne : you know , i just do n't know what to make of you . first you come on all hot and heavy , then weeks go by without even a phone call . you know , my mama always told me , it 's not what a man says , it 's what he does . all those pretty words about how much i mean to you , how much you wanted us to reconcile , that 's all they were , were n't they , words ? damon : last time i checked , the telephone was a 2-way communication device . adrienne : oh , no , you -- you 're not gon na put this on me . tell me i 'm supposed to chase you , is that right ? no , when you 're the one who is pushing and going on about how we should be rediscovering each other , talking about this big , serious relationship . damon : you really are angry at me , are n't you ? adrienne : i 'm just confused , damon . i do n't know what to think , you know ? i just do n't know if i need to just get outta here . i do n't know why i 'm sticking around . i should probably go back east or maybe back to africa where i at least felt like i was needed . damon : would it help if i told you my plants are dying , my refrigerator 's empty , the mail is stacked a foot high on my coffee table ? darlin ' , i have been at the lab night and day , trying to get jabot back on its feet . adrienne : i understand how important your work is to you . excuse me for thinking maybe i was , too . damon : well , i reckon anything i say is gon na fall on deaf ears just about now , hmm ? adrienne : can you blame me ? damon : no , i do n't suppose i can . adrienne : well , thanks for that , at least . damon : you 're welcome . what are you doin ' for dinner ? adrienne : dinner ? [ scene_break ] nikki : so where is cassie ? is n't it a little late for her to be out ? where 's noah ? you know what , sharon ? this is exactly what i was afraid would happen when you started working . sharon : nikki , i did n't lose the kids . noah had baseball practice . and he 's having dinner with some of his friends on the team . cassie is at the coffeehouse , also with some of her friends . nick went there to have a talk with her , and he was supposed to bring her home , but -- nikki : but he is n't ? sharon : sierra 's mother will bring her , and it 's all been arranged , okay ? nikki : where did nicholas go ? back to work ? sharon : yeah . something came up . nikki : well , he 's a very busy man . sharon : you of all people should understand that . nikki : what was he gon na talk to cassie about ? sharon : what is this , an interrogation ? nikki : that child is very special to me . and if she 's going through something , i want to know about it . [ scene_break ] jack : has no one ever told you , when you 're in the middle of a negotiation , you do n't want to appear too anxious ? brad : i 'm not anxious . jack : bradski , you 've got it written all over your face . brad : what you see written all over my face is that i am sick and tired of spinning my wheels , waiting around for you to make a decision . jack : about what ? brad : this alleged negotiation that has yet to materialize . are you going to appoint me c.e.o . of this company or not ? jack : brad , keep your shirt on . it will all be decided in good time . brad : in your good time . jack : i 've got a million situations to deal with right now . i 'm running a major conglomerate . finding the right person to head up a subsidiary is but one of them . brad : so jabot is just another one of your subsidiaries , is it ? jack : come on . brad : can you give me a straight answer for once , jack ? jack : i 'll try . brad : you have no intention of appointing me c.e.o . of jabot , do you ? [ scene_break ] nick : sit down . there 's something i 'd like you to hear . phyllis : okay . nick : someone sent an e - mail to my sister in europe from my account ... and it was n't from me . phyllis : hmm . nick : here we go . `` hey , victoria . i hear things are good with you . got a great report from mom and dad . glad to hear you 're so happy . that 's terrific , sis . anyway , i could n't be more thrilled for you . and just so you know , i have everything under control here at newman enterprises , so not to worry . take care . love , nicholas . `` does , uh , any of that sound familiar to you ? phyllis : uh , hmm ? why would it ? nick : oh , you , uh , you wrote it . phyllis : you 're kidding me , are n't you ? nick : no . you knew that my sister would get upset because i 'm pretty much telling her that i do n't need her here . phyllis : wow . nick : was that your intent ? phyllis : huh . well , you 're giving me way too much credit for understanding the newman psyche . nick : just cut the act , all right ? you 're one of the few people i know that has the nerve to sneak in here and pull something like this . phyllis : nicholas , why would i take such a supreme risk when victoria 's not even coming back ? nick : see , how do you know that ? phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry . is she ? nick : phyllis , phyllis , phyllis , phyllis . phyllis : yes . nick : what is it you know that i do n't ? phyllis : oh . okay . well , i know that your parents went to see her , and they came back with no daughter in tow . so that says something , right ? nick : see , where are you getting your information ? what 's your angle ? phyllis : now why would i deal with the inner workings of your family ? why would i involve myself in that ? nick : if you had something to gain , you certainly would involve yourself in that . phyllis : mm . nick : listen to me . i do n't want to fire you , but this little stunt you pulled could have serious negative repercussions . phyllis : oh . well , what are you saying ? you 're not anxious to have your sister back in the fold ? nick : this has nothing to do with my sister . this is about my team , making sure that we 're all rowing in the same direction . it 's real simple . you 're either with me , or you are not . and for your sake , i really hope you 're on board . [ scene_break ] paul : i 'm almost afraid to ask how your brother feels about all this . ashley : he does n't know yet . paul : he does n't ? i thought he would be one of the first people you 'd tell . ashley : well , i tried , but he 's so wrapped up in planning this special evening for phyllis , i could n't get him to sit still long enough to let him know . paul : how hard did you try ? ashley : well ... i did n't want to ruin his evening , you know ? besides , maybe it 's best this way . it 'll give me a chance to deal with my father before jack puts in his two cents . paul : mm - hmm . you were afraid he was gon na go ballistic , were n't you ? ashley : well , we 're both very protective of our father . this is so unfair . paul : what do you mean ? ashley : well , my dad is such a good person , you know ? he 's so trusting . he 's worked hard his whole life , and for something like this to happen at a time when he should be able to slow down and enjoy his life , it 's -- paul : you know , ash , i 've told you this before . you have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about . you ca n't help it if you saw the woman for what she was . ashley : i know . i mean , i get that . the fact is , i 've never liked her , but my father loves her . and he 's gon na be lost without her . [ scene_break ] kevin : you 're such a pessimist , mikey . they 'll work things out . michael : yeah , when pigs fly . kevin : would n't hurt , though , if we gave mom some moral support . michael : okay . how are we supposed to do that ? kevin : let 's go over there . michael : no . no . you can count me out . kevin : fine , fine . i 'll go . michael : why ? what , do you want to make things worse ? kevin : well , according to you , things ca n't get any worse . michael : you know , just do n't argue with me , okay ? i 'm under a lot of stress already . kevin : i just think that abbott should get to know us . michael : right , and then we 'll all live happily ever after . kevin : mikey , we 're not such bad guys . the sooner he realizes that -- michael : you keep forgetting what you did to his granddaughter colleen . remember that ? kevin : still , still , if he loves mom as much as mom says he does , then this -- michael : do n't be an idiot ! look , john is finding out , probably as we speak , that the two worst demons on earth -- you and i -- are his stepsons . regardless of how he feels about gloria , this is bound to send him right into orbit . [ scene_break ] john : nothing can change the way i feel about you . gloria : well , you say that now , john , but i do n't know -- john : but nothing . you know , parents can only be responsible to a certain degree as to how their kids turn out . eventually , you have to stand back and say , `` i did the best i could . the rest is up to them . `` gloria : but that 's just it . i did n't do the best i could . john : oh , i do n't believe that . you had to be a wonderful mother . gloria : does a wonderful mother stay with an abusive husband ? does a wonderful mother stand by while her children are put in harm 's way ? i wish i 'd been stronger . i was a very different person back then . john : well , of course you were . i was a different person 20 years ago . we all were . but you do n't spend the rest of your life regretting what you did or did n't do . you let go of the past . gloria : i wish it were that easy . i 've made so many mistakes , john , so many , many mistakes . john : but you learned from them . gloria : yes . john : good , 'cause that 's what matters . gloria : are you very , very angry at me ? john : oh , am i angry ? no , i 'm -- i 'm hurt . i 'm disappointed . but , listen , i am glad that you told me the truth because i do not like keeping secrets from one another . gloria : neither do i . john : now does that mean you 're ready to tell me the rest ? 'cause i want to know all about your sons , the real story now . [ scene_break ] adrienne : dinner tonight . let me see . i am having drinks with will smith , and then i 'm gon na get my groove on with jamie foxx . we 're gon na go dancing a little bit , and ... damon : oh , good . well , it seems like you 're free for dinner . adrienne : you wan na know what i have planned tonight ? a good , strong workout at the club so i can get tired enough to go home and go to sleep so i do n't have to make a decision about whether to stay in genoa city . adrienne : now see , that -- that right there is -- is plain baffling to me . damon : how so ? adrienne : you take my hand , you gaze into my eyes , and then you 're gon na -- you 're gon na grab your coffee to go there and walk out that door , and lord knows when i 'll hear from you again . damon : well , now suppose i made you a promise that it would be a lot sooner than you think . adrienne : really ? and are you in the position to be making me promises ? i mean , after all , you are wrapped up in your chemicals and your test tubes and your coffee to -- damon : now , my sweet georgia girl ... you know full well that i do not make promises i do not intend to keep . is n't that right ? [ scene_break ] jack : what do you think , i 'm stringing you along ? brad : you know , i had a fascinating conversation with phyllis today . jack : i did n't know you two were chummy . brad : we 're not . it was a chance meeting . jack : i 'm sure you pumped her for all kinds of information . brad : phyllis knows i want the job . jack : she tell you anything ? brad : enough for me to conclude that you have no intention of appointing me c.e.o . jack : brad , i 've said this before -- i 'm still debating the decision . brad : bull . you obviously do n't want me in the position , jack . and frankly , i 'm getting pretty sick of waiting around . jack : we are steering this company through some very rough waters . i need you on board . brad : yeah , you bet you do . you have the wrong captain steering the ship , jack , and that ship is going down . jack : well , now that almost sounds like a threat . brad : it is . in fact , i 'll spell it out for you . either you appoint me c.e.o . of jabot by end of business tomorrow , or i 'm going to walk . debate that . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you know , you made life real unpleasant for me when you gave drucilla that promotion . first of all , she 's inept , all right ? she 's lording it over me the whole time , and i do n't see that changing in the near future . so now you 're asking for my undying loyalty ? what 's in it for me ? nick : how about your job ? look , you are very good at what you do , which is why i have n't let you go . phyllis : oh , i appreciate that . nick : but your attitude is killing you . you and i both know the wave of the future is internet distribution . and we have done great in that area in our cosmetics division . that 's all thanks to you . everything else , we 've barely scratched the surface . phyllis : so what does this have to do with me ? nick : in the next few months , newman enterprises is going to expand dramatically in that area , across all our divisions . and i 'm going to need someone to spearhead that . and it ca n't be someone who is divisive . it ca n't be someone that i do n't trust . are you feelin ' me on this ? phyllis : oh , yeah . i 'm feelin ' ya . nick : good . now please , phyllis , please , do n't shoot yourself in the foot . phyllis : i 'll try not to . nick : figure it out . phyllis : yes , sir . i got it . nick : and no more funny stuff . phyllis : whatever you say , boss . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey . jack : ohh ! daniel : i got it , i got it . jack : i have this book under my arm . oh , okay . how much time do we have ? daniel : uh , well , mom had to go back to the office because , uh , she needed to see her boss . jack : drucilla ? daniel : no . nick newman . jack : oh , what do you think that 's about ? daniel : i do n't know . but she 's going to the gym afterwards . jack : okay . well , we better get crackin ' here . daniel : you know , jack , i 'm not sure -- jack : check this out -- crown roast of lamb . daniel : that 's pretty cool . do we take these off when we cook it ? jack : i do n't think so . okay . roasting pan . where would your mother keep a roasting pan ? daniel , we do n't have a whole lot of time . hey . is everything all right ? daniel : i - i just do n't know if this is such a good idea . [ scene_break ] sharon : i would n't worry about it , nikki . cassie is a teenager . and what teenage girl is n't going through something ? nikki : no , no , no , no , no . i am not talking about typical teenage angst . she just seems to be in a very rebellious frame of mind . sharon : you 're right . she is . nikki : okay . now we 're getting somewhere . how are you handling that ? sharon : well , i ca n't stop her from feeling what she feels . but i do want to let her know that there 's someone there that she can talk to . nikki : meaning you ? sharon : or her father . nikki : is that why nicholas went to see her ? sharon : partly . nikki : because you and your daughter are at odds . sharon : look , we both know that girls that age are sometimes closer to their fathers . nikki : oh , no . i do n't know that . that 's news to me . i 'm just telling you that i am very concerned about cassie . and i will do anything i can to help her . sharon : look , i 'm sure that nick will get through to her . do n't worry . nikki : sharon , we do n't want anything tragic to happen . sharon : why do n't you just come out and say it , nikki ? you do n't want it to turn out like mother , like daughter . nikki : i never said that . but you just did . [ scene_break ] nick : dad , this is gon na have to wait . i 'm late and sharon 's waiting for me . victor : she 'll just have to wait a few more minutes . nick : okay . make it quick . victor : i learned something rather disturbing while i was down in legal . i understand you signed drucilla winters to an executive contract , ignoring the fact that we have a policy that says they have to go through a 6-month probationary period . nick : yeah . so ? victor : what do you mean , `` so `` ? you handed her the head position of a department that 's very important to this company . nick : i have neil watching her very closely . victor : son , i had my qualms about some of your past decisions , but this , i must tell you , tops everything . nick : do n't do this again . do n't make another threat to me . [ scene_break ] jack : you do n't think this is a good idea ? daniel : i do n't know . are you and mom having problems ? jack : is that what your mother told you ? daniel : well , something 's going on , and i do n't want to get put in the middle of it . and i do n't want you using me to get to her . jack : okay , look , your mother and i are in a bad way right now . it 's my fault . i was trying to do a good thing to turn things around , and i did not mean to put you in an awkward situation . i 'm sorry . daniel : yeah . jack : god , i am 2 for 2 with your family right now . daniel : why is she so mad at you ? jack : it has something to do with business . daniel : how ? she works at newman . jack : it 's kind of complicated . daniel : oh , right . code for `` none of your business . `` jack : wait , did n't you just tell me you did n't want to get in the middle of things ? daniel : okay . jack : what am i gon na do with all this food ? daniel ... you know i would never do anything to come between you and your mother . could we just start this all over ? daniel : how ? jack : daniel , your mother is upset with me 'cause i did something i never should 've done . i 'm trying to make things right by making her a wonderful meal . i do n't want to put you in an awkward position , and i do n't want you to have to choose sides , but i could really use your help . look , if this does n't work , i 'll never ask for your help again , okay ? what do you say ? daniel : i say the roasting pan 's in the cabinet to the left of the sink . jack : yes ! thank you , buddy . thank you . here we go . daniel : you want an apron ? jack : you 're gon na make the sauce . daniel : okay . jack : i 'm gon na make the dessert . [ scene_break ] gloria : the real story about my sons ... where do i begin ? john : you 're uncomfortable talking about them , are n't you ? gloria : yes . john : all right , fine . i 'll start . do they really live here in genoa city ? gloria : yes . john : and are their real names ben and steven ? gloria : no . john : well , what are their names ? john : gloria , what is it ? is there some reason you ca n't tell me ? i mean , what , are you ashamed of them ? gloria : i 'm not ashamed of my sons at all . i love them both with all my heart , john . and they 've been through hell because of me . john ... you already know them . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , you wan na bet me that lottery ticket they kiss and make up ? michael : you are living in a dream world . kevin : john abbott seems like a pretty fair guy . michael : you do n't even know him . kevin : i 've seen him a couple of times -- at crimson lights and once when i went to his house . michael : where , if i recall correctly , he threw your butt out . kevin : mikey , he 'll come around . we just need to give the guy a chance . michael : listen ... john abbott is never going to accept us . if that 's what you 're hoping , you 're in for a great big disappointment . so do n't go over there , all right ? really , do n't . [ scene_break ] ashley : so tell me about you . what happened after i left michael 's office ? paul : oh , that 's not important . you have enough to worry about . ashley : no , i want to know . did you guys get into it ? paul : well , i guess you could say that . the guy fired me . ashley : what ? paul : yeah , he told me to clear out my stuff by morning . ashley : i am so sorry . i feel like that 's my fault . paul : oh , it 's ridi -- it 's not your fault . ashley : well , i still feel kind of responsible . paul : you know , i was doing fine before i joined forces with baldwin and chris . and besides , technically , you know , i do n't work for the guy . ashley : well , then how could he kick you out ? paul : well , it 's his office . but , you know , the good news is i do n't have to put up with that jerk any longer . so in a crazy kind of way , you did me a favor . ashley : right . right . is it just me , or do i seem to be complicating people 's lives left and right ? paul : oh , stop it . what i want to know right now is what i can do for you . ashley : that 's so sweet , really . i can handle this on my own . paul : all right . well , if you change your mind , if you need help dealing with the family or somebody to feed you , distract you , shoulder to cry on , any of those things ... ashley : feed me ? okay . you 'll be the first person i call . paul : all right . good luck . ashley : thanks . [ scene_break ] victor : the decision you made about drucilla winters is irresponsible . nick : drucilla brings tremendous value to newman enterprises . she has flair , she 's exciting . she learned valuable marketing experience from her time spent at jabot . victor : i could n't disagree with you more . nick : well , you and i are n't going to agree on everything . that 's obvious . victor : son , the point is that your actions are beyond suspicious . not to mention that you ignored company policy . anyone we sign to an executive contract has to go through a 6-month probationary period . you ignored that . nick : are you telling me that as c.e.o . , i do n't have the authority to make this move ? victor : you can not look me in the eye and defend the decision you made . nick : when you gave me this position , you said that i did n't have to explain myself , but i 'm gon na do it this time . drucilla winters is a valuable part of my team . yes , dad , she 's a little green , but she has the fire we need to energize our brands . she 's gon na take brash & sassy and safra to the next level . victor : now you know damn well that 's a lot of corporate psychobabble . nick : you know the mess jabot got in when they did n't sign sharon to a contract . victor : i did n't say do n't sign her to a contract . but do n't put her under an executive contract . you ignored company policy . nick : yeah , and while we 're sitting around following our company policy , some other company like jabot could come in and steal her away from us . you know how bad jack wants to stick it to us . i 'm protecting us . victor : you 're pulling this all out of your hat . nick : how can you possibly argue the logic of my decision ? you ca n't . victor : you bet i can , because i do n't believe your explanation . [ scene_break ] nikki : sharon , why do n't you just call him ? sharon : no . he said that he would be home as soon as he could . i do n't know why he had to go back to work anyway . what 's so urgent ? nikki : well , i think he works too hard . sharon : yeah , i know . i 've told him that . nikki : he needs help . sharon : and where do you suggest he get that help ? victoria turned you down , remember ? nikki , why would you want to make that girl get back into a situation that caused her so much pain ? nikki : things have changed . sharon : i know you 'd like to think they have . look , you have two wonderful children . do you really want to see the two of them in conflict ? you know those two . can you actually imagine them working together peacefully ? answer honestly . nikki : you know , the whole thing is moot anyway . she 's not coming home . maybe someday you 'll understand how much that hurts , to have such distance between you and your child . for your sake , i hope you never have to feel it . sharon : oh , cassie . [ scene_break ] jack : the tomatoes are sliced and seeded , right ? daniel : yes , just about . jack : okay . daniel : what 's next ? jack : hold on . um , put 'em in the blender . daniel : okay . daniel : and then ? jack : then ... push puree . daniel : push puree . okay . daniel : oh , mom better appreciate this . ( turns off blender ) jack : `` beat batter with wooden spoon until smooth . drop batter onto apples in ten evenly spaced portions . `` daniel : what do i do next ? jack : um , let me see . uh , `` add the sautéed onion and blend . place in saucepan . `` daniel : okay . what 's a saucepan look like ? jack : um ... it 's like a pot . jack : okay , make some room over there for me . daniel : where , right here ? jack : yeah . i got ta get some cinna -- oh , let me go back here . here we go . daniel : mom . phyllis : what are you doin ' ? jack : surprise . [ scene_break ] victor : you 're building a very good case for yourself , son . but i do n't believe a word you say . nick : why not ? victor : because of the timing . you decided to sign drucilla winters to an executive contract the moment you found out that your mother and i were on the way to italy to visit your sister victoria . nick : this has nothing to do with victoria . victor : give me a break . nick : you told me that she 's not coming home , dad . well , you know what ? i need somebody right now to fill this position . and you know i 'm doing exactly what you would 've done . i am consolidating my power . i 'm building my team . victor : you 're building your team with second - string players . nick : well , sometimes you have to go out on a limb . you have to make unexpected decisions , even unpopular ones . that 's what a good c.e.o . does . he makes the best decisions for his company . and that 's what i 'm doing . and if you do n't like it , so be it . that 's your thing . but i 'm going home . victor : you 're making a mistake , son . [ scene_break ] john : i know your sons ? how ? you never introduced me . gloria : i did n't need to . gloria : you knew them before i came to genoa city . john : who are they ? gloria , what is going on here ? why wo n't you tell me their names ? ( doorbell rings ) john : what are you doing here ? kevin : i 'm sorry for just showing up on your doorstep like this . john : you have a lot of gall , coming to this house . kevin : i - i know , sir . uh , i 'm not here to cause any trouble , really . john : well , why are you here then ? kevin : because i need to speak to , uh , to gloria . i need to speak to gloria . john : oh , you have business with my wife ? kevin : um , please , mr. abbott , if you 'll just tell her that i 'm here . john : no , i will do no such thing . and you get off my property now . kevin : i just need a minute of her time . john : are you losing your hearing ? get lost or i will call the police ! gloria : john , stop it ! enough ! john : gloria , will you please stay out of this ? gloria : i ca n't do that . that 's my son you 're talking to . [ next_on ] john : is this true ? this is your son ? michael : john abbott could come through that door any minute now with a shotgun loaded for bear . jack : hope you 're hungry . phyllis : why , do you expect someone ? | brad told jack that he would quit jabot unless jack made him ceo within 24 hours . nick told phyllis he believed she 'd sent the email to victoria , warned her never to pull another stunt like that , and said he would be expanding the internet division and wanted her at the helm , provided she became a team player . damon apologized for not seeing adrienne in so long , said his feelings were real , kissed her and asked her to dinner . jack convinced a reluctant daniel to help him make a special dinner for phyllis , but she returned home before they could finish . nikki accused sharon of bad - mothering where cassie was concerned , while sharon taunted nikki 's own bad relationship with victoria . paul promised ashley he 'd be there for her whenever she needed / wanted him . michael told kevin that john would divorce gloria when the truth came out , while kevin believed she 'd be able to salvage her marriage and tried to convince michael to go to the abbott estate with him . john forgave gloria for lying to him about her sons , but demanded to know their real identity . when kevin showed up , john demanded he leave , and was stunned when gloria said he was speaking to her son . victor accused nick of giving drucilla a contract to keep victoria away , and insisted he was making a mistake . |
nick : hey , this is nick . leave a message , i 'll get back to you when i can . phyllis : nick , listen , it 's phyllis . sharon knows about us . call me back . sharon : hi , you 've reached the newmans . we ca n't come to the phone right now . so please , leave us a message . phyllis : oh ! victor : hey . phyllis : hi , victor . victor : sorry , i did n't mean to startle you . phyllis : no , no , it , um , it 's fine . have -- have you -- have you seen nicholas ? victor : uh - huh , a little while ago at the office . phyllis : in his office , right ? victor : yeah . phyllis : okay , um ... listen , i - i , uh ... i have to be leaving . um , i 'll talk to you later . victor : before you do , do me a favor ? just listen for a moment . there 's something i need to -- need to tell you . [ scene_break ] sharon : come on . nick : nice digs . sharon : yeah , i asked for the nicest room they had . i spared no expense . after all , we are celebrating ten years of marriage . sharon : is something wrong ? nick : no . i 'm just , uh ... wondering what i did to deserve such an amazing wife . sharon : well , take your coat off . get comfortable . nick : uh - oh . sharon : what ? nick : i ca n't find my cell phone . sharon : um , maybe you left it at home ? nick : i do n't remember taking it out . sharon : well , you can look for it tomorrow . nick : yeah , i just ... feel kinda naked without it . sharon : well , it 's only for one night . and i have mine if noah needs to get a hold of us . nick : you 're right . we do n't need any distractions tonight anyway . sharon : um , hey , why do n't you call room service ? tell 'em to bring our dinner up . nick : you ordered dinner ? sharon : mm - hmm . nick : wow , i love all these surprises . [ sharon remembering ] sharon : phyllis ? phyllis : yeah ? sharon : i do n't mean to pry . but are you and jack back together ? i mean , i could n't help wondering because , uh ... phyllis : um ... sharon : i think it 's great if you are . because you guys are a terrific couple . phyllis : um ... yeah , sharon , it 's ... [ scene_break ] nick : yeah , i 'll hold . [ scene_break ] lorena : i think that 's everything . daniel : so are we cool ? lorena : yeah . we 're cool . but you really should n't have missed our appointment the other day . daniel : i know . lorena : unfortunately , i 'm gon na have to report you to the judge . but you did do the right thing by requesting a make - up session . daniel : yeah , i 'm sorry . look , i promise it 's not gon na happen again , okay ? lorena : make sure it does n't . lily : hi . daniel : hey . lily : i know i 'm a little early . daniel : oh , that 's okay . we were just finishing up here . you know ms. davis ? lily : yes , hi , how are you ? lorena : how are you ? lily : i 'm good . lorena : daniel just gave me the news of your marriage . i understand you eloped ? were your parents there ? lily : no , no . but we had their permission . lorena : official written permission ? daniel : absolutely , official written permission . [ scene_break ] kay : were there any impurities found in the cream ? jill : not yet . but it got contaminated somehow . kay : what do you mean ? you 're not sure , for heaven sakes ? jill , listen to me . this should be your top priority . jill : it is , katherine . i 'm trying to figure out what our next move should be , along with jack and ashley . kay : well , you 're c.e.o . you should know what 's going -- you should know what 's going on . jill : well , it 's just a little difficult when neither one of them will return my calls . kay : oh , please . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) jill : maybe this is them . yes . lauren : jill , hi , it 's lauren . do you have a minute ? jill : yeah , what is it ? lauren : jack just called and had me take this new moisturizer of yours off the shelves . does that mean you 're pushing back the release date ? jill : lauren , listen to me . i wan na ask you a question . do you have a jar of that cream there at the boutique ? lauren : yeah , it 's right here with the promo kit . kay : tell her we 'll be right there . jill : katherine and i are on our way . [ scene_break ] gloria : we 're here because we always find the perfect -- lauren : well , hi , you two . how you doing ? oh , my god ! are you okay ? gloria : it 's fine . it 's just an allergic reaction . i 'm fine . lauren : have you seen a doctor ? gloria : yes , i 've seen the doctor . please do n't worry . lauren : wow . gloria : more importantly , we are here to buy a little gift for kevin 's girlfriend mackenzie . kevin : she 's not my girlfriend , mom ! gloria : all right , all right , more importantly , please , he just wants to get something for mackenzie . kevin : this is her idea . lauren : okay . gloria : and i was thinking , you know , a little piece of jewelry ? lauren : that might be nice . kevin : this is crazy . gloria : what 's that doing here ? lauren : what ? gloria : that promo kit for gloagain by ashley abbott ? that was n't supposed to go out till next week . lauren : oh , well , jabot sent them out early . [ scene_break ] brad : hey , how 's abby doing ? ashley : the rash is the same , but she seems to be in less pain . brad : oh , good . i hate seeing her go through this . ashley : i know . victoria : we all do . brad : you know what ? uh , i 'm gon na go read to her . do you wan na join me ? victoria : yes , i 'd love to . ashley : okay , that 's nice . what ? what 's wrong ? jack : i just got off with our buyer in seattle . his wife used the cream . ashley : how is she ? jack : she 's in the hospital with a serious rash . ashley : oh , my god ! oh , no ! jack : the good news is , it looks like she 's gon na be okay . ashley : great . jack : the bad news is , we still have n't reached a lot of people who got these promo kits . this could get a whole lot worse . [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , i 'm sorry , victor . what 's so urgent ? is something wrong ? victor : nothing is wrong . i just wanted to commend you on a job well done . phyllis : oh , what do you mean ? victor : i understand you said some very nice things about nikki at the press conference . phyllis : oh , well , she said some very nice things about me , too . victor : well , i 'm very pleased about it all . ( telephone rings ) phyllis : oh , um , i 'm expecting a call . victor : i can come back later . phyllis : no , no , it 's okay . ( ring ) phyllis : hello ? oh , hi , jerry . no , she 's not . um , yeah , you ... well , it 's best to try her in the morning . thank you . yeah , you 're welcome . bye - bye . that was for nikki . victor : mm - hmm . are you all right ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , i 'm fine . so -- so you were saying ? about the press conference ? victor : i was saying that i 'm very pleased that you and nikki are working together . and obviously , you were the catalyst to make this n.v.p . retreat project fly . i admire the job you 've done . phyllis : thank you . i 'm flattered . i learned from the best . victor : keep doing what you 're doing . you 're almost an integral part now of this business -- part of the family . phyllis : no , no , no , no , not part of the family . you should n't -- you should n't say that . [ scene_break ] lorena : it 's good to see you again , mr. winters . neil : same here . i certainly did n't mean to interrupt . lorena : oh , no , we were just finishing up . i am a bit surprised that you let these two run off to vegas and get married . neil : las vegas . yeah . lorena : well , i 've got ta get going . daniel , i 'll be in touch . daniel : okay . neil : have a good one . lorena : thank you . neil : mm - hmm . daniel : thank you for not saying anything to ms. davis . neil : i do n't like having to lie for you . lily : thanks for doing it , dad . you here to meet mom ? paul : hey , neil . neil : hey , paul . paul : no , he 's here to meet me . neil : actually , uh , we have some business to discuss . paul : hi . lily : okay , well , we 'll go . thanks , dad . neil : you take care , lily . lily : okay . ready ? neil : paul ? you got those papers ? paul : uh , they 're being messengered right over . neil : good . real good . [ scene_break ] jack : just keep trying to call anybody we have n't spoken with . and tell them not to use the cream . okay , i 'll talk to you later . ashley : i do n't understand what went wrong . i ran test after test . jack : something went wrong somewhere . ashley : well , not in my lab , damn it ! i 'm gon na go back to the office . brad ? brad : yeah ? ashley : could you please stay with abby ? brad : sure . victoria : i can stay , too . ashley : okay , i appreciate it . i 'll have my cell phone on if anything changes , okay ? i 'm gon na go say good - bye to her . jack : look , i 'm sorry about abby . brad : it 's your company that did this to her . [ scene_break ] gloria : you 're telling me that jabot sent out all the promotional kits early ? lauren : yes , to buyers all over the country . not that it did them any good . because apparently , something is wrong with the cream . and we 're not supposed to use them . gloria : well , then maybe you better get rid of it . in fact , let 's get rid of it right now . lauren : well , i was planning to . gloria : no , no , no , where 's the trash ? i 'll do it . lauren : it 's right there . gloria : we do n't need to take any risks here . kay : lauren ! lauren , where 's that cream ? lauren : gloria has it . what is going on ? kay : uh , may i ? gloria : no , katherine , i do n't think you wan na touch this . kay : why not ? gloria : because i used it . look what it did . kay : this did that to you ? gloria : the same thing happened to ashley 's daughter . jill : abby used the cream ? ! kay : oh . gloria : she was in the hospital when i was there earlier . jill : oh , god . i knew there were complications . i had no idea it was this serious . is abby okay ? gloria : well , everybody 's very worried about her , but , of course , she 's going to be just fine . kay : who else has used this cream ? gloria : no one , that i know of . kay : well , we 're lucky it 's not in the stores yet . jill : this does n't make any sense . kay : well .. jill : this was thoroughly tested . i saw the results myself . there were no problems . gloria : you know , i 'm not an expert , but i have a theory . kay : which is ? gloria : well , from what i 've learned , it takes quite a bit of time for a brand - new product like this to be introduced . and so i was thinking that maybe ... everyone has been so preoccupied with john 's trial , the cream was rushed into production . jill : oh , i think it 's too early to say that . kay : but it is a possibility that we have to explore -- among others , yes . kevin : i think it 's time for us to go . gloria : well , honey , we have n't gotten a gift for mackenzie yet . kevin : yeah , well , that can wait . gloria : but the stores are gon na close . kevin : let 's go . we have dinner reservations . gloria : fine , kevin . i get it . we 're going . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm sure some part of you is just delighted at jabot 's misfortune . brad : are you serious ? jack : oh , please , do n't look so shocked . you got passed over for c.e.o . of jabot . i 'm sure you think this could never have happened on your watch . brad : that has nothing to do with this . have you forgotten why we 're in the e.r . ? my daughter was injured because of your misfortune . jack : your concern for your daughter is only slightly greater than your hatred for me . brad : you know , you are one stupid son of a bitch ! victoria : hey , guys ! hey , stop it ! remember where we are . ( cell phone rings ) jack : hello . kay : jack , katherine here . i want to see you at the boutique right away . [ scene_break ] ( soft music playing ) nick : thanks again for doing this , babe . you 're the best . sharon : i did n't do much . i just picked up the phone , and made a few calls . nick : well , but you did a lot of work . it makes me feel guilty . sharon : about what ? nick : i should 've done this once our plans for our big evening fell through . sharon : you 've been busy . nick : so have you . sharon : well , do n't worry . after tonight , everything will be different . nick : did you , uh , make this cd ? sharon : of course . nick : this song ... used to mean a lot to us . sharon : it brings back a lot of memories , does n't it ? nick : you know what else i feel happy about ? sharon : what 's that ? nick : this distance between us -- it seems to be ending . sharon : hey ... hold on . be patient . nick : all right . ( knock on door ) man : room service . nick : i 'll get it . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] paul : hey , neil ? you mind if i ask you a question ? neil : no , not at all . what is it ? paul : when you hired me , you said you were hoping to break up your daughter 's marriage . but you covered for them in front of his probation officer . why ? neil : well , because if i had , then the kid would 've gotten into trouble . paul : and your daughter would hate you ? neil : exactly . this marriage is a total mistake , paul , you know ? i need to know what my options are . that 's why i hired you . [ scene_break ] daniel : i can not believe what just happened with your dad . lily : oh , i know . good thing he did n't say anything to ms. davis . daniel : yeah . you know , i still do n't get why he did that . lily : baby , maybe he 's loosening up a little . daniel : oh , i doubt it . he still seemed pretty upset . lily : well , i do n't care why he did it . i 'm just glad that he did . daniel : you know , i got you a surprise . lily : what is it ? daniel : why do n't you see for yourself ? lily : oh ! strawberry cheesecake ! thank you , baby ! daniel : i know how much you love it . lily : can we have it now ? daniel : sure , whatever you want . lily : okay , grab some forks . daniel : okay . lily : so when did you have time to get this ? daniel : right before i met with my probation officer . i kinda spent the last of our money on it , though . lily : oh , no . daniel : no , it 's okay . lily : it 's okay ? so we really do n't have any more money ? daniel : yeah , but ... i 'll just find a job tomorrow . lily : where ? daniel : i do n't know . you know , i could always dress up like a banana and pass out flyers on the side of the street . lily : no ! we will never do that again . daniel : do n't worry about it , okay ? we 'll both get part - time gigs until we 're done with high school . and then just find full - time jobs in the summer . lily : it 's kinda scary , huh ? being on our own ? daniel : yeah . but we are together . and you know , that 's all that matters , right ? lily : right . [ scene_break ] nick : that was delicious . sharon : did you get enough to eat ? nick : for now . but i 'm starting to crave something sweet . sharon : i 'm gon na go and get changed . nick : wait a second . let me just say something first . us being together like this reminds me of all the good times we 've shared . sharon : they have n't all been good . nick : well , no marriage is perfect . the way i look at it , everything that 's happened to us ... the good and the bad -- has brought us to where we are right now . and i feel very blessed . [ scene_break ] victor : why would you say that ? i thought you would take it as a compliment that i suggested that you are almost part of our family . phyllis : well , i definitely take it as a compliment . i 'm ... it 's very gracious of you . thank you . but as you know , i 've made a lot of mistakes in my life . and the more you expect of me , the more chance i have to disappoint you . victor : have you done something that you think might disappoint me ? phyllis : well , i just wish it were easy to avoid any future mistakes . victor : something you 're not telling me ? phyllis : no , nothing i ca n't handle . victor : well , i 've said what i came to say . you 've done an excellent job . i suggest you do n't worry so much . have a nice evening . phyllis : nick ? oh , i 'm sorry . hi , miguel . um , is nick there ? it 's phyllis . oh , he and sharon went out ? where did they -- where did they go ? i 'm sorry , what hotel ? um , no . no message . thank you . [ scene_break ] victoria : did you talk to the doctor ? brad : yeah , he 's in with abby now . i think we 'll be able to take her home soon . victoria : oh , good . i bet she ca n't wait to get back into her own bed . brad : you know , i 'm so proud of her . she 's such a brave little girl . victoria : you 're still upset . brad : yeah , you bet i am . jack 's worried about his company and my daughter 's here in the hospital . he 's not concerned about abby or ashley . he 's worried about himself . and whether jabot is gon na last through next week . victoria : i 'm sure that he 's concerned about abby , too . brad : well , he does n't show it , does he ? you know , i was thinking about how many people could be affected by this . and how 's john gon na react when he hears the news ? victoria : well , maybe he 'll never know . maybe they 'll figure out what went wrong , and they 'll fix it . why does he ever even need to find out ? brad : oh , what about ashley ? she 's smack dab in the middle of this . and she 's been through so much already . how 's this going to affect her ? ashley : i want all the data from the trials routed to my computer . i know , but i want everything again -- every last statistic . no , this ca n't wait till tomorrow . i want it right now . [ scene_break ] jack : there is no reason to panic , katherine . we have everything under control . kay : how is abby ? jack : the doctors say she 'll be fine . jill : oh , thank god . kay : and any more reported incidents ? jack : one more , yes . kay : one ? jill : where ? jack : seattle . one of our buyers has given the cream to his wife . she used it . she 's been hospitalized . her condition is not serious . jill : serious enough to be hospitalized ! jack : look , we 're doing everything we can to contact anyone who got a promo kit . that is 144 that we sent out . kay : and yet , there 's already been two reported incidents . jack : we will straighten this out , katherine . [ scene_break ] kevin : well , jabot sure has a mess on its hands . gloria : you make it sound like i 'm not part of the company , kevin . kevin : i did n't mean it like that . gloria : i know you did n't . and i really do n't think it 's as bad as it looks . as long as the recall is successful , no real harm done . kevin : harm has already been done , mom . jabot 's in a lot of trouble . gloria : jabot 's not to blame . it 's jack 's fault . kevin : well , regardless of who or what , i 'm sure you wo n't be shedding any tears , given how you feel about them . it 's funny how things work out . kevin : i 'm onto you , mom . gloria : are you accusing me of something , kevin ? kevin : i would n't have to if you would just be straight with me . gloria : listen , if you wan na know if i did this , ask me . kevin : fine . did you ? gloria : yeah . [ scene_break ] sharon : i feel blessed , too . nick : we 've come a long way . sharon : what 's so funny ? nick : you know what thought just popped into my head ? sharon : what 's that ? nick : freshman year , g.c.u . the big dance . do you remember the theme ? sharon : yeah , it was , um ... hawaiian -- big kahuna . nick : good memory . sharon : well , how could i forget ? we were crowned the king and queen . nick : ali ' i kane and mo ' i wahine . sharon : it was quite a night . nick : it was . did you ever imagine that ... that we 'd end up married with a family ? or did you think that ... after college we 'd never see each other again ? sharon : no . i always knew . nick : really ? sharon : yeah . sometimes in life ... things just feel right . and you ca n't describe it , but your heart tells you this is something worth hanging on to . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , so you remember what you 're supposed to say , right ? man : compliments of the management . phyllis : right . and , uh , just give this to nick newman -- and only nick newman , right ? man : okay . phyllis : okay , and , uh , um , do n't tell them i 'm here . i 'll just be waiting there . thank you . ( knock on door ) man : room service . [ scene_break ] kay : do you realize what bad publicity this could be for the company ? jack : it wo n't be that bad if we can contain the number of incidents . lauren : look , the good news is that you found this out early enough . jack : yes . lauren : and you can possibly prevent all further mishaps . jill : jack , what went wrong ? i mean , is it possible the product went out too soon ? jack : i ca n't answer that question . kay : why not ? jill : it 's a plausible theory . jack : it is just that -- it is a theory . we do n't know the facts yet . kay : you let me make myself perfectly clear on this . i want assurance that testing was adequate on this product . and i want you to bring me that information day before yesterday . jack : you will have it , katherine . ashley is in the lab right now looking for answers . if she finds anything , i 'll let you know . kay : and if she has -- jack : i will let you know . kay : unacceptable ! [ scene_break ] kevin : tell me i did n't just hear what i think i heard . gloria : you did . kevin : you tampered with the cream ? how could you ? what were you thinking ? ! gloria : shh , shh . i was the only one who was supposed to use that cream . i thought that the promotional kits were going out next week . and i certainly never wanted abby to get hurt . i 'm sick about that . kevin : you should be . gloria : now you listen . do n't you even wan na know why i did it ? kevin : i 'm gon na guess it had something to do with getting even with john 's kids . gloria : yes . because they know that john wants me to be part of that company . but they have pushed me aside and humiliated me and treated me like trash . and it was time for me to fight back . kevin : mom , i understand wanting to get revenge . believe me , i get that . but what if other people get hurt ? gloria : it 's a setback . and it 's not good for jabot . i admit that . but once this thing blows over , the company is going to be everything my husband intended it to be . kevin : what is going on with you ? gloria : it 's just time for a big change , kevin . you 're looking at the new gloria abbott . [ scene_break ] nick : did you order more ? sharon : no . man : compliments of the management . nick : oh , come on in . nick : cool . thanks a lot , man . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay . so you gave it to mr. newman , right ? man : i sure did . phyllis : okay , thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : want a hand with that ? sharon : sure . sharon : i 'll be right back . nick : okay . [ sharon comes out dressed in bra and panties similar to what phyllis had bought ] sharon : you recognize this ? nick : do i ... ? [ scene_break ] kevin : you may think you have everything under control ... gloria : i do have everything under control . kevin : do you understand how risky this is ? if you get caught , you 're gon na spend the rest of your life in jail . gloria : i am not going to get caught , kevin . kevin : you 're not the least bit worried ? gloria : no . because only two people in the whole wide world know about it -- you and me . and we ai n't talking , right ? listen to me , kevin , i know you 've worked very hard to change your ways . but do n't you get noble on me and think about telling anybody . because if i get thrown out of the abbott family , we 've got nothing . kevin : what if ashley finds out that the problem had nothing to do with the cream being rushed to production ? gloria : she wo n't . kevin : what if she does ? she 's gon na want answers . gloria : she can investigate all she wants . she wo n't find anything . because i covered my tracks very , very well . [ scene_break ] jack : tell me you have something . ashley : what are you doing here ? jack : i could n't sit around waiting any longer . ashley : well , i have n't found anything yet . but i 'm running a test right now . jack : what have you checked for ? ashley : everything . i went over the safety trials , the allergy tests . i even checked the notes on the original focus group . nobody said anything about a skin irritation . i can only assume this has to do with the new ingredient . jack : the one from the rain forest ? ashley : yeah , maybe some kind of a weird delayed chemical reaction ? maybe ? i do n't know . jack : wait , can that happen ? ashley : i guess anything is possible . i 've never heard of it . i 'm gon na call my colleagues from other labs to see if they know of anything . jack : no , no , no , no . that 's a bad idea . i do n't want word getting out . katherine is already concerned about negative publicity . ashley : look , i do n't understand this . i mean , obviously , something went wrong , but what ? i mean , there is no explanation . jack : yes , there is . and we 're damn sure gon na find it . [ scene_break ] daniel : mmm . lily : told you it was good . what ? daniel : nothing . lily : then why are you staring at me ? daniel : because you 're so beautiful . lily : well , if i look good , it 's only because i feel incredible . daniel : me , too . i finally feel like ... i do n't even know . lily : like you 're home ? daniel : yeah , exactly . hey ... what are you thinking about ? lily : my dad -- what he did for us earlier . daniel : yeah ? you really think he 's starting to accept this marriage ? lily : i do n't know . but i have to believe that , daniel . you know , even though he 's not my biological dad , it does n't change how i feel about him . hopefully , this tension that we have will be gone ... someday . daniel : wait here . i 'll be right back , okay ? lily : okay . [ scene_break ] paul : you know , getting copies of everything from that wedding chapel in vegas was a very interesting process . the people who ran the business thought i was going to shut them down . neil : well , paul , they let an underage girl get married there . they should be shut down . paul : well , they thought it was legal at the time . daniel and lily had everything they needed -- a marriage license , parental consent . neil : wow , that 's weird . paul : what is ? neil : well , this parental consent form . they put down that dru is deceased . that 's a little dark , is n't it ? paul : well , lily was probably very upset with her mother at the time . neil : and here , in the space for father , they put malcolm winters . why would -- why would they have done that ? what does my brother have to do with this ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , damn it ! no messages . ( sighs ) phyllis : come on , nick , pick up . pick up . pick up . [ scene_break ] nick : i do n't recognize that . have you worn it before ? sharon : i have n't ... but someone else has . nick : who ? sharon : phyllis . nick : phyllis ? sharon : come on , nick ... do n't be shy . i saw phyllis buy this exact outfit . nick : it 's news to me . sharon : no , it is n't . she bought it for you . nick : why would she do that ? sharon : tell me , nick , was she wearing this when you two had sex in this hotel room ? or how about when you were in the stables ? or perhaps it was the cheap motel room that you stayed in during the snowstorm ? but then , it could 've been any number of occasions . how many others were there , nick ? tell me ! how long has this affair with phyllis been going on ? ! [ next_on ] neil : she would n't put down malcolm 's name as her father if there was n't a message in there somewhere . dru : what message ? i do n't see any message ! kevin : what you 've done -- it 's illegal . you can go to prison ! gloria : only if i get caught . sharon : look me in the eye and tell me that you do n't have any feelings for phyllis . | gloria and kevin arrive at the boutique and gloria 's blood runs cold when she sees ' glow again ' on the counter . lauren says she was given the cream for her customers . gloria thought that only she and a couple of people from work would only get the cream . kay and jill arrive and see gloria 's face . they ca n't figure why this happened . gloria feels that with john in trouble , not enough attention was given to the production of the cream . jill does n't think that jack and ashley would let that happen . katherine , on the other hand is n't so sure that gloria is wrong . kevin gets him mother out of the boutique and takes her to the athletic club . `` i 'm on to you mom , `` he says . `` did you do this ? `` she admits it . `` i am not going to get in any trouble , `` she says . `` only two people know . you and me and do n't you go getting any bright ideas about telling anyone , `` she says menacingly . `` remember if i get kicked out of the abbot family you get nothing ! `` miguel lets on to phyllis that nick and sharon are at the genoa city hotel . phyllis 's eyes grow wide as saucers . she rushes over there and cons room service into handing nick a note while bringing in champagne for the couple . nick is slipped the note when sharon is busy checking out the champagne , but he does n't read it . he puts it on the rolling tray . sharon sees the note . i have to see you as soon as possible p ! ' sharon decides it 's time . she goes into the bathroom and returns wearing nothing but the lingerie . `` do you recognize it ? you should ! you 've seen it on phyllis ! was she wearing it in this room ? at that seedy motel ? in the stable ? `` nick denies everything ! daniel and lily are shocked when neil lies to daniel 's probation officer about lily having permission to marry . he tells paul later that he only did that as he knew that lily would be angry with him if he had gotten daniel in trouble . paul hands him documents that he had messengered from vegas . it is copies of the forms that daniel and lily used to get married . neil is puzzled . `` she listed drucilla as deceased ' ? that is a little dark is n't it paul ? and why would she do this ? why would she list malcolm as her father ? what does he know about all this ? `` daniel and lily arrive home . the place is starting to feel like home to daniel and lily . lily ca n't stop thinking about how her father lied for them in front of the probation officer . daniel hands her a present . it is a meal . `` that is the last of our money , `` he tells . she worries . `` what will we do ? `` he promises to go out and look for a job the following day . he leaves the room for a minute , and lily takes this time to look at the small room the meager furnishings the cramped spaces |
michael : hello , detective . sloan : ah , it 's the , uh , lawyer and his trusty assistant . any , uh , word from your client , kevin fisher ? michael : not a thing . uh , is that the bank security video ? sloan : yeah , i ca n't get the stupid thing to work . it 's , uh -- my tech 's out sick with the flu . daniel : uh , i could probably help you with that . michael : yeah , we 'd like to help any way we can . sloan : you mean you 'd like to , uh , work on fisher 's defense ? michael : we all want the same thing here , right ? to make sure no one gets hurt ? sloan : okay . ( keyboard keys clicking ) daniel : yep . okay . there you go . that should do it . sloan : oh , i know what it looks like . sloan : yeah , it looks like , uh , moore and fisher are robbing a bank . michael : all right , do n't be so quick to judge . kevin is not a violent -- he 's not a violent person . he suffers from psychological issues . sloan : i do n't give a damn what his problem is . we got him dead to right . yeah . our own little bonnie and clyde . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) gloria : hello ? jeff : hi , it 's me . gloria : did you find kevin ? jana : is that michael ? gloria : no , no , no , it 's jeffrey . it 's jeffrey . jeff : it looks like the reports are true about amber being kevin 's partner in crime . jana : she would never do that , neither would he . gloria : jeffrey , you 've got ta find them . jeff : look , amos is the best bounty hunter in the great lakes area . he 'll follow the scent of kevin 's blood . we 'll find him . gloria : wait , what blood ? blood ? what blood ? ! man : you do n't belong here , sir . jeff : um , i got ta go . gloria : jeffrey , wait ! jana : oh , my god , he 's bleeding . oh , god ! [ scene_break ] kevin : i did good , did n't i ? finding this place ? amber : you ca n't go on much longer like this . kevin : what do you mean ? amber : i mean , your leg . i mean , look at this . the bleeding has stopped , but it 's all , like , gross and infected . you need a doctor . kevin : no , no , no , no , no doctor . no doctor . my dad said no doctor . amber : ca n't we at least just go somewhere warmer ? i mean , it 's freezing out here . and you -- you do n't need -- kevin : no , no , we 're safe here . we 're safe here . we have to wait for my dad . amber : he 's not coming . kevin : yes , he is . my dad would never leave me . amber : well , since we 're waiting , can i at least go and get some supplies . i mean , you need to clean out that wound and put some real bandages on it . kevin : you gon na run off ? or are you gon na turn me in ? amber : i would n't . i swear . kevin : no . no . you 're not going anywhere . amber : you have a fever . and you need to do something about your leg . if you do n't , you know what ? you could lose . or worse , you could die . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , i really ca n't say enough good things about her . uh , i always depended on sharon . she always came through . sharon is absolutely the best . yeah , she 's fun and outgoing and reliable . you 're right , i never should 've let her go . phyllis : what ? nick : ( chuckles ) yeah . okay , well , uh ... good luck . call me if you need anything else . bye . phyllis : who were you talking to ? nick : that was a job recommendation . she used to work for me , remember ? phyllis : oh , well , you should call that person back and tell 'em that , um , sharon is a thief . nick : okay , enough with the sharon bashing . change the subject . phyllis : oh , no . no . really . sharon stole from us . [ scene_break ] jack : jill is out of her mind firing all the abbotts . sharon : well , billy should 've never been c.e.o . in the first place . jack : well , that was jill 's dumb move . what 's her excuse for getting rid of ashley and me ? sharon : just drop it . jack : drop it ? the abbotts are jabot . sharon : can we just have a peaceful breakfast ? jack : okay , sorry . it does make you wonder if jill is acting alone , though . it does have the stench of victor newman all over it . sharon : he would fire ashley ? jack : in a heartbeat if it served his purpose . she thinks she 's had the last word on this ? believe me , i 'm not giving up without a fight . sharon : please -- please do n't tell me that it involves more lies and manipulating , because i ca n't -- i ca n't be around that right now . not with everything else that 's going on . jack : okay , okay , do n't -- there 's -- you have nothing to worry about , i promise . colleen : hello , uncle jack ! jack : in the dining room . colleen : you eating in there all alone ? hey , sharon . sharon : hi . colleen : hi . jack : hey , kiddo . colleen : are you ready to go to work ? sharon : oh , i did n't know you two were working on a project together . you did n't tell me . what 's it all about ? [ scene_break ] esther : billy said he wanted to marry you as soon as possible ? chloe : i know . i know . i ca n't believe that he actually formed the words out of his mouth . esther : well , honey , i - i 'm so excited for you . chloe : thank you . me , too . i am . esther : gosh , we -- we have so much to plan , like where , when , your dress . chloe : no , no , no , no , we 're just gon na have a civil ceremony at the courthouse . esther : to the man you love ? no , no , i do n't think so . you have to have a proper ceremony . you can get married at the chancellor mansion . i 'll throw you a big party . chloe : mom -- mom -- esther : no , do n't you worry , honey . i will take care of everything . billy : ( imitating fanfare ) ladies and gentlemen , we have a new world record holder -- 2 minutes , 7 seconds . ( imitating crowd cheering ) chloe : whoo - hoo ! go , dad . billy : that 's right . i broke my own record for diaper changing . now that i do n't have a job , i think could probably shave a few more seconds off . can we make money doing this ? esther : why do n't you have a job ? oh , you had a fight with jill ? billy : you could say that . yeah . esther : she fired you ? chloe : no . no . she did n't fire him . he quit . billy : mom made cane c.e.o . esther : what is wrong with that woman ? billy : you know her better than i do . you tell me . esther : no . i do n't wan na talk about jill . i wan na talk about this wedding of yours ! chloe : mom 's more excited about the wedding than we are . esther : oh , this is wonderful . you two are made for each other . so i 'm gon na throw you a big fancy wedding at the mansion . how 's friday sound ? michael : well , you know , a grainy surveillance video does n't tell the whole story . sloan : it 's all right here . daniel : amber is terrified of guns . sloan : and you 're an expert on amber because ... daniel : because i live with her . michael : daniel ! sloan : oh , so i 'm supposed to take the word of her boyfriend ? daniel : look , all i 'm saying is -- is that something is wrong here , all right ? she would never do anything to hurt anyone . michael : neither would kevin . sloan : that video does n't lie . michael : listen , kevin was traumatized as a child . he suffers from post traumatic stress disorder . obviously , something triggered it . and that is the only reason -- the only reason he would do anything like this . sloan : mm - hmm . and i 'm sure we 'll hear all about it when you -- you present your case . michael : can you rewind that ? sloan : hey , yeah , it 's me . any word ? all right , we got ta expand the search . uh , deputize the jaworski brothers . i do n't know , as many as you can get . yeah , whatever . that 's right . okay , bye . michael : we 'd like to help you search . sloan : no . michael : you 're obviously short - handed . we can help prevent violence . sloan : oh , i thought you said your client was n't violent . daniel : amber 's not . sloan : oh , she just -- no , she just robs a bank . daniel : kevin probably forced her to do it . sloan : oh , yeah , like that , uh , like that clint radisson forced him ? oh , it 's too bad that we ca n't , uh , you know , get the truth out of clint radisson . by the way , he 's dead . michael : we heard . sloan : kevin fisher left him in a closet . michael : there 's no evidence that kevin killed him . sloan : radisson had two accomplices , uh , annie and roger wilkes . they 've disappeared , too . you know , it 's not going that well for your boy . michael : no , no , no , no , he did n't kill them . sloan : no , he just took a shot . he shot at the , uh , the armored car . michael : i 'm telling you , he did n't do this . that 's not kevin ! sloan : okay , right . it 's his evil twin . michael : all right , listen , detective sloan , just let me help you find him . sloan : no , i 'm not taking any chances . this fisher is too dangerous . [ scene_break ] kevin : where 's my dad ? he should 've been here by now . amber : your dad 's not coming . kevin : he is n't ? amber : no . kevin : but ... but he said that ... why would n't he ... oh . oh , i - i remember . we ... we 're supposed to meet him across the border . come on , we got ta go . amber : no , you know what ? you ca n't -- you ca n't even walk anymore , okay ? we 're gon na have to stay here for now . kevin : you 're working with the police . amber : no , i am helping you . you 're hurt . kevin : you try anything funny , and you 're going back in the closet . amber : we 're in a boxcar . there are no closets , and your dad is not coming . kevin : we 're meeting him ! we 're meeting him ! amber : try and remember , kevin . you and i saved our friend katherine chancellor . and clint radisson was holding her prisoner . kevin : who ? amber : clint . clint . he 's a very , very bad man . and he did something to you . kevin : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , that was my dad , tom fisher . amber : no . kevin : yes . yes . and my dad loves me . he 's coming back for me . amber : no , kevin . kevin : yes ! just shut up , okay ? ! shut up . if i do n't do what he says , he 's gon na put me back in the closet . and the closet is hell . okay , okay , we got ta go . we got ta go . my dad is waiting for me . we 're meeting him . we have to meet him across the border in canada . aah ! okay ! where -- where 's my money ? where 's my money ? where 's my money ? amber : it 's right here . kevin : okay , okay , great , good . kevin 's a good boy . he 's a good boy . aah ! he 's a good boy . and he brings his dad money . do n't touch me ! do n't touch me ! do n't touch me ! [ scene_break ] sharon : so you never told me what , um , you two are working on . colleen : oh , uh -- jack : colleen wanted to talk about the fresh face of jabot campaign . sharon : oh , so you have n't told her yet ? colleen : told me what ? jack : jill fired me . colleen : what ? no -- no way ! why ? sharon : i 'm gon na go and get some more juice . colleen : did sharon move back in for good ? jack : i 'm hoping . colleen : wait , so ... what happened at jabot ? jack : do n't worry about that . i have a feeling my luck 's about to change here . more importantly , how 's it going with newman enterprises ' newest board member ? colleen : it 's fine . i mean , victor 's being civil to me , but you can tell that it bugs the hell out of him that i 'm there . jack : perfect . colleen : oh , did you have time to look over the beauty of nature proposal ? jack : the new fragrance ? colleen : yeah , it 's coming up at our next board meeting . jack : yeah , victor 's ready to spend a boatload of money on that . it will not get off the ground without board approval . colleen : okay . so i 'll vote against it . jack : better still , why do n't you get some other board members to vote with you ? that way , he will have wasted years of research and investment . colleen : how do i do that ? [ sharon is in next room and overhears their conversation ] jack : well , i 'll give you everything you need . all the documentation to support your position . believe me , people are skittish about spending money in this particular economy . victor wo n't know what hit him . [ scene_break ] chloe : you know what , mom ? the more you say it , the more i like your idea . i do . billy : chloe , just -- chloe : what , you know , i already did the city hall wedding . i 've been there , done that . esther : exactly . so why not celebrate at the chancellor mansion ? billy : because i do n't want to . chloe : come on . come on . i 'll wear something super sexy , now that i have my figure back . esther : and you 'll have some beautiful pictures to show your daughter . billy : just forget it , okay ? i 'm not getting married at the mansion . chloe : do n't be rude to my mother . billy : and do n't you push me or there will be no wedding . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) jack : i 'm sorry you heard that . sharon : jack ... i ca n't believe that you are using colleen to get to victor . he will crush her , jack . you 're throwing your own niece under the bus . and what 's worse is you 're -- you 're lying to me about it . you have no idea what the word honesty even means . you know what ? i 'm the last person who should be judging anyone . jack : now wait , that 's not -- sharon : no , you know what ? i should not -- i should n't be doing this to you . i 'm holding you up to standards that i myself do not keep . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon 's not a thief . phyllis : those , uh , `` hear no evil , see no evil `` monkeys . nick : yeah ? phyllis : yeah . well , uh , when she was over , she knocked 'em over . and when she left , they were gone . nick : sharon was here . phyllis : yeah . the day you went to china . nick : and you never brought that up to me ? why ? what was she doing here ? [ phyllis remembering ] sharon : please , phyllis , it 's never gon na happen with billy again . i called it off . please do n't -- do n't hurt billy and jack just because you 're angry with me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i do n't know why she came over . to steal from us , i guess . nick : so is this like , uh , when she stole that picture frame from my dad 's house ? phyllis : are you saying you do n't believe me ? is that what you 're saying ? nick : did you actually see sharon take it ? phyllis : no , i did n't , but they 're gone . nick : okay , then i think you 're kinda being ridiculous . phyllis : oh , my ... okay . why do you insist on defending your ex - wife ? why does sharon get the benefit of the doubt ? nick : look , i know how you can go overboard sometimes . okay , and -- and sharon ... is my son 's mother . why would n't i protect her ? phyllis : ( sighs ) from me ? you told me you were committed to this relationship . that 's what you said . nick , you have to start proving it . [ scene_break ] amber : you can trust me . kevin : no . trust no one . only my dad . amber : okay . once you can walk again , i 'm -- i 'm gon na find you a safe place . you know , your family is out of their mind with worry about you . kevin : no . no . my family is glad to be rid of me . and if they 're not , they should be . amber : why do you say that ? kevin : because ... because i 'm bad . my mom used to say , `` you 're bad , just like your dad . `` amber : please do n't give up on me . kevin : there 's no hope . not for me . amber : you know , i - i know what you 're going through . there 's plenty of times i just wanted to give up . i would n't have made it without friends like you who helped me . kevin : i am not your friend . amber : yes , you are . yes , you are . and i am your friend . did n't i help you at the bank , huh ? did n't i help you find this -- this safe hide out ? let me help you . kevin ... i have to go to a pharmacy and get some stuff for your leg . i have to . kevin : please do n't leave me . do n't leave me . amber : i will come back . i will come back . kevin : you promise ? amber : i promise . you just -- okay , baby . you just get some sleep , okay ? [ scene_break ] jana : they are just saying the most terrible things about kevin . gloria : it 's my fault . i should 've protected him against that bastard father of his . your headache ? jana : oh , they just keep getting worse . kevin 's in trouble . i ca n't -- i ca n't bloody sit here anymore . i ca n't do it . i need to go to minnesota and i need to help him . gloria : you are in no condition to drive anyplace . now michael and daniel are there . jeffrey and that bounty hunter are also there . leave it to them . they 'll find kevin . [ scene_break ] [ kevin starts hallucinating ] kevin : dad . i knew you would n't leave me . i told amber she was wrong . she said you were dead . tom : i 'm here , son . kevin : you really do love me . tom : of course , i do . we 're a team . kevin : i got something for you . huh ? tom : oh . not bad . not bad at all . kevin : i can get more if you want . lots more . i 'm really good at this robbery thing . tom : i 'm proud of you , boy . you know , your mama tried to make you weak and sniveling , but i taught you how to be a real man . you grew up to be just like me . [ scene_break ] sloan : kevin fisher and amber moore are armed and dangerous . all right , i do n't want you guys out there playing hot shot . okay , you know , and i really mean it . especially , you , kathy , all right ? look , there 's -- one person is dead . two people are missing . michael : uh , excuse me , kevin is not actually dangerous . and i will tell you why . sloan : if this is any more -- if this is more of that psycho -- michael : it is not . it is real , and it is causing kevin to do this ! sloan : okay , you keep this up , i 'm gon na arrest you for getting in front of this investigation , all right ? daniel : hey , hey , why do n't -- michael : no ! no ! listen -- listen to me , kevin is not a criminal . if you 'd just get that through your thick skull ! sloan : what did i just tell you ? michael : listen ! listen to me , you might actually learn something , you buffoon ! sloan : i 'm listening . michael : this is a serious disorder . he 's just out there being crazy . man : got a light ? daniel : no , i 'm sorry . i do n't smoke . sloan : you 're pushing this . you 're really pushing this . michael : listen , listen , i 'm just asking you to be reasonable . if you would just -- this is not made up . this is a serious disorder . you 've got to trust me on this one . sloan : no . michael : if anything happens to kevin , if anything happens to my brother , i 'll hold you responsible . i will sue you . i will sue everybody in this town . sloan : that 's it . that 's it . that 's it . i warned you , right ? michael : i 'm just -- i 'm just trying to get you to understand ! he did not do this ! detective , listen , i 'm only trying to help . please ! daniel : detective , detective , all he 's asking is that you do n't send your people after kevin and amber with your guns blazing . i mean , is that so hard to do ? sloan : open your mouth one more time and you 'll join your friend . you got your assignments , right ? yeah , you all got your assignments , right , okay ? you know where your area assignments are ? man : this is a crime scene , miss . you need to move on . sloan : if you see anything suspicious , call it . hey , kid . daniel : what ? yeah ? sloan : where do you think you 're going ? daniel : uh , i was -- sloan : no , you know what ? you 're gon na stay here with your friend . because i do n't want either one of you interfering . [ scene_break ] billy : hey , ceecee . colleen : hey . billy : have you seen jack ? colleen : not for a little while . so how 's life in the pool house these days ? billy : oh , well , chloe and i are gon na make it official . colleen : because you love her so much , right ? billy : oh , come on , we have fun together . you should 've seen us in new york . those were good times . colleen : billy , you can be delia 's father without marrying her . billy : it 'll be fine . we have , um , an understanding . colleen : a - a what ? she -- she 'd marry you and let you sleep with other women ? billy : does that mean you 're not gon na come to the wedding ? esther , uh ... she wants to have it at the chancellor mansion . colleen : where you and mac got married ? you know , i 've never seen two people so in love as you and mackenzie . i mean , billy , that 's what a marriage should be . two people crazy about each other . billy : yeah , well , chloe and i are two crazy people . close enough . so are you gon na come or what ? colleen : yes , i 'll come . because you are my favorite uncle . do n't tell uncle jack . billy : no way . bye , have fun . colleen : bye . jack : colleen leave ? billy : yeah , a few seconds ago . you got a minute ? jack : uh , yeah , sure . what 's up ? billy : the little guy who lives in my head , he 's screaming for me to bail , just get outta genoa city and never come back . jack : what brought this on ? billy : esther wants to have the wedding celebration at the chancellor 's . jack : history repeating itself . so what are your alternatives ? billy : city hall . no fuss , no muss . jack : oh , billy , that 's no way to begin a marriage . you wan na make your family a success , show the world how much it means to you . if it 'll help , i 'll have the rehearsal dinner here . yeah , that 's a good idea . take some of the onus off . let 's not give jill all the credit here . billy : oh , hey now , you 're talking about my loving mother . the woman who could n't wait to can me as c.e.o . jack : that woman is capable of anything . marry chloe . make that child an abbott . [ scene_break ] phyllis : stop defending your ex - wife . nick : i am not defending her . i am fighting for our relationship . phyllis : what does that mean ? what does that mean ? nick : it means you are obsessed with sharon . every problem we have , you try and blame her for . phyllis : with good reason ! nick : you have got to stop trying to build this case against her . i - it 's ridiculous . phyllis : wait , do you blame me after what you did ? nick : look , i know that i hurt you . phyllis : you slept with your ex - wife ! you slept with her ! you 're trying to make me believe that it -- that it 's not a big deal . and -- and that i should be okay with it and it did n't really happen . nick : no , no , i am not ! i am not trying to do that ! i would just like us to move forward at some point . look at me , i made my choice . i made it . it 's you . i am with you . and sharon is with jack . phyllis : oh . oh , really ? right , yeah , sharon 's with jack . for now , she 's with jack . for now . nick : okay , even if it 's for one day , why should that matter ? i love you . i 'm with you . and i feel very lucky about that . phyllis : oh , god . i do n't ... i wan na believe you so bad . i really wan na believe you . phyllis : i wan na believe you . [ scene_break ] sharon : so we slipped right back into our old patterns again . jack : that old pattern was n't so bad , was it ? sharon : why are you so nice to me ? jack : i thought i 'd made my feelings very clear . [ scene_break ] gloria : no more refills . go on , get outta here . get out ! now ! lord , i ca n't believe how rude some people are . how 's your headache ? jana : oh ! gloria , i should 've gone to minnesota . i can help kevin . i know i can . i 'm -- i know him better than anyone else . gloria : and how are you gon na help him in your condition ? jana : will you please run the place for me ? if i go , please ? kevin needs me . please ? please promise me you will . i have to go . gloria , please ? gloria : all right ! go . you take care of yourself , jana . and you take care of my kevin . jana : thank you . [ scene_break ] [ kevin still hallucinating ] kevin : jana ? jana : it 's time to come home , kevin . tom : do n't listen to her , boy . she does n't know what 's good for you . she 'll only hold you back . jana : i need you so much . i love you . we love each other . please come back to me . tom : get up ! if you do n't get yourself out that door now , i 'm gon na have to give it to you . jana : do n't do it . kevin : i have to . he 's my dad . jana : he hurt you when you were just a little boy . kevin : if i do n't do what he says , he 's gon na put me back in the closet . jana : terrible tom does n't have that power over you . not anymore . tom : you 'll do what i say , boy . or you 'll pay the price . you hear me ? jana : come back to the people who care about you . tom : nobody cares about you . why would they ? you 're nothing but a worthless little piece of -- kevin : ow ! aah ! jana ! ( panting ) jana , do n't go ! ( panting ) tom : if you 're not across the border with my money by nightfall , you know what i 'll do . kevin : jana ... help me . tom : do n't make me hurt you , boy . [ scene_break ] sharon : um ... i hear you 're gon na ... make good on your proposal to chloe . billy : uh - huh . i am . sharon : you 're doing the right thing , for your daughter . billy : yeah , i just -- it seems so permanent . sharon : well , do n't knock it . because i 've been floating from day to day , just using whatever to get me through it . and , um ... sometimes i can take you places that -- that you do n't wan na go . [ scene_break ] colleen : so you finally roped billy into it , huh ? chloe : i 'm busy . uh , you should try calling next time you just drop by . colleen : you know what , chloe ? he 'll never love you . i mean , he might say he does , or that he 'll grow to love you , but that 's a lie . because i 've seen him in real love , and like , real love . did -- did he tell you about -- chloe : about his past ? yeah , we all have skeletons , colleen , but i 'm actually really busy right now . see , i 'm planning a wedding . but i will definitely save you a front row seat , okay ? colleen : he 'll never love you . chloe : yeah . [ scene_break ] man : oh , this is a crime scene . sloan : no , you can let her in . the bank 's about to reopen . jana : daniel , why is michael handcuffed ? daniel : it 's a long story . what are you doing here ? jana : i was going crazy waiting around . is that the security video ? daniel : yeah , yeah , it is . and it 's pretty incriminating . michael : as soon as you find kevin , i want access to him . please . sloan : fair enough . michael : thank you . sloan : do n't interfere with my deputies . michael : what ? daniel : did you see amber outside ? michael : what ? jana : amber 's here ? did -- did she say she knows where kevin is ? daniel : the cops scared her away before i could talk to her . michael : that means she 's still in the area . jana : wait , hang on . do you -- what 's -- what 's amber saying to the camera ? daniel : i do n't know . i was too busy watching kevin waving his gun around . jana : hang -- hang on . roll it back . ( keyboard keys clicking ) jeff : any news ? michael : what are you doing here ? jeff : i came in last night . with amos slaughter . michael : the bounty hunter ? jeff : you better hope he finds kevin before the police do . daniel : michael , michael , look at this . i ca n't believe that i missed this . look , right -- right here . amber mouths `` help me `` to the camera . i told you , kevin did this . kevin set her up . kevin made her rob this bank . [ scene_break ] jack : hey . listen , i was thinking . maybe we should grab noah , the three of us could go out to dinner . sharon : not tonight . jack : okay , how about tomorrow ? sharon : not any night . jack : what 's wrong ? sharon : i 'm not being fair to you . jack : suppose you let me be the judge of that ? sharon : my life is a mess , and i 'm pretending that it 's not . and i 'm using you so that i do n't have to face it . jack : you moved back to this house so that i could help you . sharon : you should n't have to ! jack : is this about colleen ? sharon : no , this is about me . it really is . i 'm sorry , jack . forgive me . but i am moving back to the club . jack : okay , wait . why do n't we go back to the old arrangement -- separate bedrooms , strictly platonic , okay ? sharon : this is for the best , jack . out of respect for you and myself , i have to do this . [ scene_break ] chloe : you know , it 's not like i did n't know that daddy did n't have commitment issues . even if it 's just city hall , we 're still gon na get married , and that 's all that matters . 'cause we 're gon na be a family . no one 's gon na tear us apart . billy : hey . where 's ess ? chloe : uh , she left . billy : look , i 've been thinking . if we 're gon na be successful as a family , we ... might as well start by showing the world we mean it . chloe : yeah ? well , how we gon na do that ? billy : by having a real wedding . chloe : you mean it ? billy : yeah . tell ess it 's on . chloe : really ? billy : uh - huh . chloe : thank you . billy : uh - huh . chloe : mwah ! yes ! wait till you see your handsome daddy in a monkey suit . oh , yes , he 's gon na be so cute . [ scene_break ] gloria : one mochachino , one chocolate shake , two hot chocolates , no whip cream , one ginger latte and one red eye . thank you very much and excuse me . ( cell phone ringing ) gloria : hello ? jeff : amos located the car that kevin and amber were using . they ditched it . uh , they ca n't be far . gloria : do the police know ? jeff : not yet . we 're a couple of steps ahead of them . gloria : bring my son home safely , jeffrey . jeff : that 's the plan . gloria : and i will be grateful to you . [ scene_break ] daniel : right there . right there , kevin points his gun at amber . jana : no , he 's not ! michael : i ca n't be sure . daniel : oh , come on , are you blind ? i mean , she is lucky that he did n't see her mouth the words `` help me `` to the camera . jana : well -- well , then why did she kick the guard 's gun away and -- and help kevin if he was forcing her ? no , i disagree with you . kevin would never hurt amber , and you know that , daniel . daniel : are you kidding me ? look at his past . i mean , he burned down gina 's . michael : he was never charged . daniel : and do you forget that he tried to kill you ? michael : look , let 's just ... not argue about this . it 's clear that kevin 's not in his right mind . daniel : yeah , clearly . jana : i 'm just really glad that amber 's with him right now . daniel : why do n't you tell that to her if she winds up in the hospital or in jail or even worse ? kevin 's my friend , too . but if i got ta choose one of 'em , i 'm picking amber . [ scene_break ] amber : i could n't get to the pharmacy . there was too many cops . but , um , i did get some stuff from the gas station . kevin : go away , jana . amber : i 'm not jana . i 'm amber . kevin : you came back . amber : do n't sound so surprised . kevin : were you followed ? amber : um , i did n't see anyone after i left the ba -- kevin : the what ? amber : gas station . kevin : okay . we got ta go . we got ta get across the border . amber : okay , well , that 's not happening any time soon . kevin : my dad says that -- amber : no , you know what ? you wan na see your dad again , huh ? you wan na go to canada ? then -- then take these . here . come on . drink . go . good boy . good boy . kevin : ugh . amber : okay . this is gon na ... kevin : aah ! amber : i know ! i 'm sorry ! i 'm so sorry . i know . i know , i know , i 'm so sorry . listen , i 'm gon na fix this right up for you , okay ? okay ? it 's gon na be okay . do n't worry about it . look , okay ? i 'm gon na make -- i 'm gon na make a bandage for you , okay ? do n't worry about it . uh , okay . just lift your leg over here . close your eyes . kevin : thank you for coming back for me . amber : i told you i would . ( sirens wailing in distance ) kevin : they 're coming for us . we 're outlaws . there 's no way they 're gon na take us alive . [ next_on ] nick : you do n't even know where you 're gon na be sleeping two nights in a row . sharon : when did you become so judgmental ? jill : if the tests show that you and that woman are blood , that means i 'm not katherine 's daughter . amber : i know who you are deep down inside , okay ? i know who you are ! | at the police station in minnesota , michael walks up to detective sloan and asks him if that is the video from the bank robbery and det . sloan confirms that it is . det . sloan lets him know that he can not get it to work . daniel offers his help to get it to work . at the diner , gloria gets a call from jeffrey . gloria asks if he found kevin . jana overhears and asks if that is michael . jeff tells gloria that the rumors are flying that amber was involved in the holdup . kevin finds a place for him and amber to hide out . amber notices that the bleeding stopped on kevin 's leg but it now looks gross and infected . amber wants to call a doctor , but kevin refuses to let her . on the phone , nicholas gives sharon a very high recommendation . phyllis walks in and overhears the conversation . phyllis ca n't believe her ears . phyllis reminds nicholas that sharon stole from them . at the abbott house , jack lets sharon know that jill is out of her mind for firing him . sharon suggests they have a peaceful breakfast . colleen arrives and yells for jack . at the cottage house , esther confirms to chloe that billy wants to marry her as soon as possible . chloe is really excited . esther offers to give them a big wedding at the chancellor mansion . billy interrupts and tells esther and chloe , `` no `` in no uncertain terms . esther finds out that jill fired billy from jabot . daniel lets det . sloan know that amber would never do anything like this since he lives with her . kevin accuses amber of working with the police , which she denies . jack lets colleen know that jill fired him . billy visits jack and meets up with colleen . billy tells colleen the news that he and chloe are getting married . |
daisy : uh , do n't worry . i wo n't be late for work . i - i just got ta change . i stopped at a friend 's after school . lauren : oh , relax . you have the night off . we all do . michael : ha . lauren : those of us who work at the boutique do . we 're temporarily closed . daisy : closed ? michael : we finally found out what was causing lauren 's headaches . lauren : yeah , there were toxic fumes coming out of my office . can you believe that ? from the glue in the wallpaper . daisy : you 're kidding . lauren : no . no , i mean , a - a - and if you think about it , i started to get sick right after construction ended . we finally made the connection . daisy : how is that possible ? are n't there safety regulations or ... lauren : someone at the construction company made a terrible mistake , and , of course , they 're denying responsibility . michael : not that that will do them any good . it was gross negligence , and i 'm gon na sue the pants off of them . lauren : wait a minute . where are you going ? michael : to the office to get the ball rolling . lauren : yeah , but , honey , with fen at gloria 's , i thought we were gon na talk . michael : do n't wait up for me . daisy : ( sighs ) lauren : ( sighs ) daisy : i am so sorry i took those pictures of you and paul . if i had deleted them right away before ryder stole my camera , michael would have never known . lauren : i 've apologized , like , a hundred times to him . i 've told him that nothing will ever happen like that again . but , um , i do n't know . he says he believes me , but he 's freezing me out . daisy : i feel so terrible about the whole thing . lauren : oh , boy . daisy : another headache ? lauren : oh , yeah . i guess i , uh , ca n't blame the office this time . it 's probably stress . here , let me , uh , do you have something to wash these down ? daisy : oh , um , yeah . sure . i just -- i just bought this . it 's still cold . lauren : thank you . daisy : you know , i hope you feel better . let me know if there 's anything i can do to help . lauren : hi . it 's me . ( sighs ) michael would be so furious if he knew i was talking to you , but he 's just furious all the time these days . i really need to talk . oh , no , no , no . stay at jimmy 's . stay there , yeah . i 'm gon na go to gloria 's , kiss fen good night , and , um , i 'll come to you . okay , bye . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i love it . it 's so colorful and happy . i just need to take one look at your card , and it cheers me right up . that 's right . oh , i 'm sure it will help me get out of here . i love you more . i love you more . i love you more . you kn -- you know what ? why do n't you tell grandma how much you love me , and maybe she 'll bring you for a visit tomorrow ? okay , baby girl . i love you . bye . nick : we need to either get you out of here or get you a room that 's bigger . phyllis : ( sighs ) i know . nick : you 're runnin ' out of space . phyllis : i know . i know . i ca n't wait to see what summer does with my cast . nick : oh , yes . you know what ? i better , uh , i better sign that right now while there 's still some room for me . phyllis : ( chuckles ) you 're -- you 're not gon na sign it with that . that 's -- that 's -- you need a marker . nick : no . no , no , no . i like this pen a lot . my sister gave it to me . i 'm usin ' it . phyllis : it 's lovely . she must love you . ( pen scratching on cast ) nick : oh , yeah . she got it for me in dubai . phyllis : ( laughs ) nick : i 'm just gon na put my last name , too . phyllis : ( laughs ) nick : anybody who 's anybody has a pen like this . hopefully , summer wo n't begrudge me the space . phyllis : oh , i want to see her . i miss her . i miss her so much . nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : i want to see her , especially since we 're gon na break that , you know , `` little sister `` thing to her soon . nick : you know , we do n't have to get into that with her right away . phyllis : good . good . i want to get out of here . ( sighs ) nick : yeah , i know . uh ... about that . phyllis : what ? nick : eh , the doctor wanted me to come in here and break the news to you . phyllis : what ? what ? what is it ? nick : well , it 's just kinda ... phyllis : are you kidding me ? is it that bad ? nick : you 've had your last dinner tray with jell - o on it . phyllis : oh , ho ho ! really ? ( laughs ) i would kick your butt if i could get up . nick : oh , they are , uh , gettin ' your discharge papers together as we speak . you are sprung . phyllis : oh , tonight ? am i sprung tonight ? nick : yeah , you 've exhausted the staff and all their resources . they really need you out of here . phyllis : ( laughs ) i 'm going home tonight ! nick : yes , you are . phyllis : yeah ! nick : mm . [ scene_break ] patty : i 'm sorry . could you say that again ? woman : mr. newman says it 's urgent that he speak to you . patty : about the potting shed ? woman : or he 'll have to talk to somebody else about it . patty : i 'll be there as soon as i can . jack : hey , what do you say we go home , make an early night of it ? patty : ( sighs ) i ca n't . that was the hospital , and there 's a patient having problems . jack : well , i 'll drive you there . i 'll wait for you . patty : oh , honey , i -- you know , i do n't know how long i 'm gon na be . i 'll meet you back at home , okay ? jack : everything okay ? patty : yeah , it 's just disappointing . this particular patient -- i thought i resolved the issue . and , uh , now i need to go back in there and stabilize the situation . jack : okay , well , get home soon . patty : i will . [ scene_break ] adam : you know , i appreciate what you did . i know that your -- your time is limited , and i do n't really have anyone to turn to , so thank you for your kindness . woman : i 'm going on my break in a minute . i can go to the gift shop and pick that up for you if you 'd like . adam : yeah , that would be great , actually . i 'd -- a - and of course , i will -- i will pay you back . um , thank you . ( door opens ) adam : who 's there ? jill : jill abbott . adam : what , no flowers this time ? jill : maybe a plant . it should flourish with all the fertilizer you 've been spreading around . adam : well , whatever do you mean ? jill : you used me , and i promise you , you 're gon na regret it . [ scene_break ] lauren : so someone is trying to poison me . michael : before we get back in to raising people from the dead , let 's just focus on people who had recent access to your office . lauren : well , eden 's in paris and jana 's gone . michael : no , she and kevin would n't hurt you for anything . lauren : amber ? no . and your mother ? let 's hope not . ( sighs ) michael : there 's ryder and daisy . lauren : yeah , but ryder has n't been around . michael : but she has . she lives with us . lauren : and she works for me . michael : and it 's not like she has n't lied to us before . lauren : yeah , wait a minute . wait a minute . i just remembered . she said that she would stay late during construction . she was sleeping in a -- on a mattress in the back room , and ... michael , she was there the night i saw the rat . michael : kevin mentioned that jana was investigating ryder and daisy before she ... disappeared . lauren : well , you do n't think that daisy has something to do with jana 's disappearance , do you ? michael : honey , you know , at this point , we ca n't afford not to consider the possibility . lauren : ( sighs ) ( doorbell rings ) michael : ( sets glass down ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) michael : detective chancellor , please . chance : thank you . daisy followed lauren ? michael : well , it looks that way . here , use my laptop . chance : uh , great . uh , could you , uh , plug that in for me , please ? michael : yeah , sure . chance : thank you . michael : so this software is gon na make it look like our texts are coming from daisy 's phone , huh ? there . chance : with a little cooperation from her cell phone provider , yes . do you have ryder 's cell phone information ? his number ? michael : huh ? oh , yeah . um , here . chance : great . michael : she claims that he stole her camera and put those pictures of lauren and paul in my briefcase . chance : well , then ... ( sighs ) let 's see if we can get ryder 's input on the subject . all right . `` urgent . come to apartment . `` michael : this is a neat little device . where can i get one of these ? chance : ( chuckles ) legally , you ca n't . michael : oh . ( beeping ) chance : aha . ( claps hands ) here we go . michael : `` ca n't . restraining order . `` ( chuckles ) may i ? chance : please . michael : `` no one here but me . `` come on , you little punk . take the bait . take the bait . take the bait . take the bait . take the bait . take the bait . ( beeping ) michael : aha ! `` on my way . `` chance : ( chuckles ) michael : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) we got him . [ scene_break ] lauren : hey , you . paul : hi . lauren : how are you ? paul : better now . lauren : ( chuckles ) good . paul : how about something to drink ? lauren : oh , yeah . yeah , as long as it 's fruity , has an umbrella in it ... paul : ( chuckles ) lauren : i 'll be a happy camper . ( chuckles ) paul : right , good luck with that here . lauren : ( laughs ) really ? paul : ( chuckles ) lauren : come on . do n't they have something ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : wait . no . wait , wait , wait ! n - n - n - no more tests . nick : hey . phyllis : i - i 'm supposed to be leaving . you said i could leave . nick : you are . they just need one more set of x - rays for comparison . phyllis : no , i want to go . you know what ? i - i 'll make an appointment , and i 'll come back tomorrow . we can come back tomorrow . nick : no . no , no , no . 'cause once i get you home , you 're not gon na want to leave because of the pampering and spoiling . phyllis : ( sighs ) really ? nick : yes , really . so go get your x - rays . i will pack up your art gallery , get your prescriptions and fill out all your forms . phyllis : okay , the pampering has already started . nick : you ai n't seen nothing yet , and you wo n't until we actually get out of here , so beat it . phyllis : okay , let 's roll . let 's get out of here . let 's go ... to be pampered . [ scene_break ] adam : everything i told you about what happened that night at the cabin was true . jill : ( scoffs ) yeah , but you left out a few things , did n't you ? like the fact that my son was there . adam : did i forget to mention that ? you know , the whole thing was so traumatic . it must have just slipped my mind . jill : ( sighs ) so you admit that your memory about what happened is faulty ? that 's very interesting . kind of makes me question whether i can rely on anything you said . maybe i should write another article questioning your credibility . adam : i think you should , and you should do it somewhere else . get outta here . jill : see , that 's the beauty of it . i can get out of here . i can walk out that door and go anywhere in the city , anywhere on the planet , whereas you , my friend , you wo n't be seeing the outside world for a very long time . ( door closes ) nick : well , if it is n't `` genoa city rose . `` what , are you here aiding and abetting the enemy ? trying to collect more propaganda to demoralize the troops ? jill : ( sighs ) all right , adam tricked me , okay ? i realize that now . nick : it 's a little late for that . jill : oh , like i 'm the only one who fell for his lies ? nick : yeah . jill : anyway , i just told him where to go . thankfully , until that happy day , he 'll be in prison . nick : you know he 's trying to get out of standing trial . jill : ( sighs ) yeah , i know , but he tried that and failed , all right ? the judge declared that he 's competent to stand trial , thanks to emily 's recommendation . nick : at least he was n't able to weasel out of it . jill : i know . he 's only one guilty verdict away from being out of our lives for good . nick : please tell me they shipped him off already . man : bathroom . nick : you 'd better get used to that private bathroom , boy . where you 're going , it 'll be the last one you see in your lifetime . adam : you talk like i 'm already convicted . nick : you will be . you 're gon na lose this , just like you lost everything else . sharon 's out of your life . we got faith back . everything you did amounted to a big zero . that is exactly what you are . you are a zero . adam : outta my way , boy . man : hey , back off ! adam : you know , you 're wrong about sharon . she 's not out of my life . nick : you ever get within a mile of sharon or faith ever again , i will have to kill you . man : let 's go . [ scene_break ] michael : ryder . big mistake , buddy . chance : detective chancellor , g.c.p.d . got a couple questions for you . [ scene_break ] lauren : i know . ( giggles ) paul : so what do you say ? lauren : yeah , let 's go . paul : okay . daisy : lauren ? ( chuckles ) lauren : care to explain what you 're doing here ? daisy : um , i - i was worried about you . lauren : hmm . daisy : so ... lauren : nice hat . almost did n't recognize you . daisy : well , i - i did n't want to intrude . you were with paul , and -- and obviously you 're fine , so i 'm just gon na -- paul : i 'll take that . [ scene_break ] jack : mr. pomerantz . let me buy you a drink . owen : oh , no thanks . jack : well , it 's the least i can do for a man who is finally going to take adam wilson off the streets . owen : well , we 'll see . jack : what do you mean , `` we 'll see `` ? owen : might be tough to make the charges stick . jack : the guy kidnapped an infant child . owen : my only eyewitness is an alleged sex offender who is dead and ca n't be cross - examined . it does n't help matters that you and your band of vigilantes made adam look like a victim . the story 's all over the internet . jack : well , there 's the woman you have to thank for that . [ scene_break ] patty : ( sighs ) patty : ( exhales ) hello , i 'm dr. abbott , the psychiatrist appointed to adam by the court . i 'm gon na be continuing with my assessment on his state of mind , and if you can see that we 're not disturbed , i 'd appreciate that . man : sure thing , doc . patty : thank you . ( sighs ) hello , adam . it 's dr. abbott . adam : took you long enough . patty : well , i was having dinner with my husband at the athletic club . know who i saw ? your wife . yeah , she was there checking in with her baby . wow . seeing them together drove home how cruel you were to separate them , letting sharon think that her baby was dead . there is no doubt in my mind that i made the right decision recommending that you go to jail . adam : then why are you here ? patty : well , you had your nurse call me and spout out some gibberish about a nursery . adam : mm ... potting shed ? patty : ( sighs ) another bald - faced attempt to try and convince me that you 've lost your mind ? it 's not gon na work , adam . you 're not the first sociopath i 've worked with . i 've had years of training and professional experiences on th -- ( cat meows ) patty : what was that ? ( cat meows ) patty : is that a cat ? you 're not supposed to have a cat in here . adam : shh ! shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . now i remember . patty had a kitten , right ? a cat ... mr. kitty was it ? now mr. kitty told me a few secrets about patty and emily . he said that sometimes it 's very , very confusing telling the difference between the two . ( cat meows ) adam : what 's that , mr. kitty ? they switched places ? patty : you 're not allowed to have a cat in here . adam : you 're not gon na take him away , are you ? ( cat meows ) adam : what 's that , mr. kitty ? no , no , no . she 's not gon na hurt you . patty : i - i do n't want to hurt him . adam : just leave us alone , please . go away . oops . patty : what is wrong with you ? why are you tormenting me , hmm ? ( sighs ) adam : tormenting you , the eminent dr. emily peterson abbott ? no , i do n't think so . now patty williams , she might be tormented by a - a toy cat . hello , patty . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , what are you doing ? is this -- is this gon na be a permanent exhibit ? nick : no , just got a little distracted . phyllis : by what ? nick : a side trip to adam 's room . phyllis : adam ? um , i -- can you ... nick : yeah . man : oh , sure . nick : thank you . phyllis : adam 's room ? you do n't have handcuffs on . that 's a good sign . nick : no , the only person wearing handcuffs is adam . but good news -- his little act pretending to be suicidal did not work . phyllis : oh , good . nick : emily saw right through it . phyllis : he -- that 's great . he 's gon na stand trial . so he 's going to prison . um , i 'm getting out of here , and , yay , you have your daughter back . that 's great ! its like -- nick : yes , everything is working out the way it 's supposed to . phyllis : yeah , definitely . i do n't even know what to do with that . ( clears throat ) nick : well , here 's a thought . it 's kind of crazy , but we could try and enjoy it , just relax . phyllis : relax -- i - i have heard that word . i do n't know the meaning of it . nick : well , let me show you . let 's start with something like this . you like that ? phyllis : mm - hmm . you should n't stop . nick : ( laughs ) i 'm on call for you -- whatever you need whenever , okay ? phyllis : you say that . ( laughs ) nick : what ? phyllis : well , you know , you have obligations , do n't you ? nick : you have obligations , too . you 're always there for me , and i want to return the favor . [ scene_break ] ryder : am i under arrest here ? is that what 's happening ? chance : not yet . ryder : so ... can i go ? michael : well , you came to me . you must have had a reason . ryder : i was coming by to check on jana , see if you 'd heard anything . chance : could have asked kevin for that . ryder : it upsets him . michael : you did n't think i 'd be upset by you violating a restraining order ? ryder : when it comes to jana , we 're on the same side . ( door opens ) lauren : hi . thanks for your help . chance : not a problem . michael : where 's paul ? lauren : he 's right behind me . paul : i 'm right here . michael : daisy , wonderful . just in time . detective chancellor was just about to ask ryder about stealing your camera . ryder : what camera ? paul : so you deny taking the camera ? ryder : i do n't know anything about it . lauren : you know , maybe we have n't been fair to ryder . i mean , when you think about it , any time anything strange happens , daisy points a finger at him . why is that ? ryder : why do n't you ask her ? lauren : oh , believe me , we have lots of questions for daisy . michael : here 's one for you -- why do you put up with it ? what does she have on you ? ryder : nothing . michael : oh , come on . you were willing to risk violating a restraining order to come here today just because she asked you . daisy : i did n't ask him to . michael : all right , technically , it was detective chancellor who texted you , but the point remains the same . you thought it was her . you dropped everything . you came running . paul : come on . you 're obviously working together . lauren : yeah , but you always seem to get the raw end of the deal . i 'm sure she 's gon na blame you for the drugs she 's been slipping me . daisy : drugs ? lauren : yeah , i did n't open the bottle of water you gave me . i took it to a police lab . and when we get the results , oh , believe me , we 're gon na be able to charge you with ... michael : oh , well , depending on the amount , it could be anything from reckless endangerment to attempted murder . chance : possession if it 's an illegal narcotic . paul : and stalking . here 's the evidence for that , by the way -- several minutes of video . plus , mac will testify that she caught daisy taking pictures of lauren and me when we met at the bar before . michael : well , and as for you , i think , uh , we 'll start with , uh , one count of conspiracy based on the texting , but i 'm sure your friend will be able to come up with plenty of other charges to bring up . lauren : do n't you have anything to say in your defense ? michael : you know the pull i have in this town . i have worked on your side . now imagine me working against you . oh , and with her cooperation , because you know she 's not taking the fall for this on her own . paul : maybe he needs some time to think it over . chance : that can be arranged . i 'm gon na take them in separately . that way , they do n't have a chance to coordinate their stories . michael : oh , good . good . that will give us a chance to visit with daisy , hear her side of things . chance : you have the right to remain silent , of which you seem fully aware . you have the right to an attorney . you may speak to an attorney at any point . do you understand these rights as i have read them to you ? ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] jill : well , adam just now admitted to my face that his memories of that night are a little fuzzy . jack : fuzzy ? they 're pure fantasy . jill : i intend to put out an entire retraction on the web . owen : if you post anything else , i 'll charge you for interfering with an ongoing investigation . jack : well , she 's got to at least be able to take away the blatant lies . owen : it 's too late . the story 's already out there . and from what i know of you and victor newman , it 's not that far - fetched . you tried to take the law into your own hands , and you blew it . jack : my sister practically begged your office to investigate adam wilson . owen : well , there will be an investigation now ... into you and your sister and your son and anyone else at the cabin that night . if i could , i 'd throw the whole lot of you in jail . jill : whoa , i think this rhetoric 's getting a little overheated . owen : you do n't get it , do you ? all right , i 'll spell it out for you two . even if the charges are n't thrown out because of this nonsense , the jury pool 's been tainted . adam could walk because of you . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] patty : this erratic behavior of yours concerns me , and i 'm gon na let the doctors know to put you under heavy sedation . adam : how the hell did you do it ? amazing job , patty . wow . i would applaud you , but , well , you know .. where 's emily , in the psych ward ? patty : i am emily peterson . ( laughs ) y - y - y - you 're delusional . adam : mm . okay , i 'm not the one who thought there was a cat underneath my bed sheets . patty : oh , you know what ? you tricked me . and it does n't matter anyway . adam : oh , but it does . it does matter , mary jane . want to know what the linchpin was , what made me put it all together ? what to know ? patty : okay , this is nonsense . adam : it was something that you said to me i had heard a while back in the potting shed . patty : ( sighs ) adam : you said , `` i 'm not obsessed with jack . i 'm in love with him '' -- same phrasing , same intonation . and , you know , my sight 's not so good nowadays , so i 'm more attuned to these things . amazing job . brava . wow . so jack really has no clue , huh ? patty : you know , i 'm not gon na play along with you . ( sighs ) you 've really lost touch with reality . adam : you know , it is almost a shame -- it really is almost a shame that i 'm gon na have to expose you . patty : ( laughs ) you know what ? adam , you are a pathological liar , and no one will believe you . adam : you know , you make a really good point , but what reason would i have to lie to paul if i told him ? i mean , hell , i could tell jack , and it might plant a seed of doubt in his head . someone 's bound to do a d.n.a . test on that poor girl rotting away in that nuthouse . if you remember , patty , i can be very , very convincing . patty : okay , adam . ( scoffs ) and what are you gon na do ? you 're gon na convince me to help you , or you 're gon na spread this wild accusation about me ? hmm ? adam : well , if you 're emily , there 's the door . walk right out of it . patty : i 'm curious . adam , what do you want ? adam : i 'm not going back to prison . patty : you think i 'm gon na change my evaluation ? it 's too late . the judge already ruled . you 're going to county lockup tomorrow , and i ca n't stop it . adam : i know . i do n't want you to . [ scene_break ] michael : living in our home ... lauren : caring for our son , pretending to our friend , while -- while trying to break up our marriage . michael : why ? what did you stand to gain ? daisy : ( sighs ) paul : you know , maybe there 's something bigger going on here , and the whole picture - taking thing was just a - a distraction to keep you two fighting so you would n't catch on to them . lauren : toxic fumes from my office is not a distraction . that 's an attack . that tells me that someone hates me and wants revenge . who 's in charge ? is someone using you ? michael : somebody 's gon na make sure you 're the only one who gets caught . lauren : look , i understand how this happens . it happened to my son scotty . he was tricked by a very devious woman who he thought was a friend into giving me a necklace contaminated with poison . michael : no , daisy is no innocent victim . lauren : yeah , but i am willing to bet the person who 's calling the shots is lying to her just the way shelia lied to scotty . he had no idea that she was the same woman who kidnapped him when he was a baby and pretended that he was hers and then came back years later to take fen . ( sighs ) paul : you know , lauren 's right . it 's pretty obvious your boss is a master con artist . how do you know that you 're not being conned ? how do you know that you 're not going to be hung out to dry ? hmm ? michael : i have enough to put you away for decades . you understand ? longer than you 've been alive . and now the only person who can save you is you . lauren : who sent you ? who is behind this ? daisy : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , good . so is that everything ? nick : ( sighs ) yep , that 's it . phyllis : oh ! get me out of here ! get me out of here ! get me out of here ! nick : yes , your chariot awaits -- well , actually , that 's tomorrow night . phyllis : tomorrow night ? nick : yeah , the policemen 's ball . i hired you a modern - day chariot , which happens to be a stretch limo with plenty of room for your chair . phyllis : i 'm not going to a ball . nick : uh , yes , you are . you have been really looking forward to this , and you got a dress , and i want to see you in it . phyllis : i 'm not gon na fit into my dress with this thing . nick : i got it covered . i had the dress altered . i picked us up some masks . i , uh , have got some people coming over for your hair and makeup . and in my free time , i 've been looking at some internet videos on how to dance with a wheelchair , and daddy 's got some moves . phyllis : ( laughs ) you -- you have a whole new take on the fairy godmother , do n't you ? nick : yeah , i was kinda going for `` prince charming , `` so ... phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i should have figured that . prince charming , of course . nick : yeah . look , this ball is all about heroes , and that 's exactly what you 've been for me . and there 's no way i 'm gon na let you miss it . and besides , i 'm a big deal in this town , and i have to be there , and i need some arm candy , so ... phyllis : ( laughs ) all right , you have yourself a date , prince charming . nick : good . phyllis : yeah . nick : okay . [ scene_break ] adam : you 're gon na bring me a disposable cell phone . as my doctor , you are going to recommend that i be heavily sedated for the transfer to prison . and you will show up personally to administer that shot yourself . [ scene_break ] lauren : i thought i was getting through to her . paul : oh , you were . i do n't think daisy was keeping quiet out of loyalty . michael : she 's afraid . lauren : of ryder ? michael : ( chuckles ) it 's hard to think of him as a mastermind . i wonder if he recruited her because she was in our inner circle , or -- or if it was always part of their plan for her to worm her way into our lives ? paul : mm - hmm . you know , chance has opened up an investigation . i 'll do a little digging , too , and i 'll see -- see how far those two go back and who else might be involved . lauren : thanks . paul : i 'll keep you posted . lauren : ( sighs ) i can not believe that we 're being targeted ... again . michael : all right , listen to me . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : we are closing in on whoever it is . they made a big mistake hiring amateurs -- kids -- to do their dirty work . a few days in jail , they 'll crack . [ scene_break ] jack : now you see the mess you 've made ? jill : i made ? i made ? you 're the one who organized the lynch party in the first place . you 're gon na end up getting my son thrown into jail while that bastard walks . jack : that bastard is not going to walk . i guarantee it . jill : ( sighs ) jack : after what he did to sharon and my sister , he is not gon na get off scot- free . i will see to it , no matter what i have to do . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i bet you 're glad to be getting rid of me . nick : plead the fifth . phyllis : ( laughs ) i was n't that bad a patient , you know ? i just hate to be cooped up . i like to be out with people . nick : well , you 're gon na see practically the whole town tomorrow night . now granted , they 're gon na be in masks , but ... phyllis : oh , i 'm excited about that . did you tell summer ? nick : yeah , she wanted to know if we get to hang out with cinderella . phyllis : that 's so silly . she knows that mommy 's cinderella ... nick : i know . phyllis : you know ? nick : so we 'd better get you home so you can clean the house from top to bottom . phyllis : ( laughs ) nick : we 're ready . phyllis : i 'm excited . we 're gon na have fun . it 's gon na be fun . nick : yeah , it 's gon na be a night you 'll never forget . phyllis : yeah . [ scene_break ] patty : i ca n't do that . adam : ( sighs ) you 'd rather be in a tight , cozy little straitjacket in a padded cell again , patty ? 'cause i could arrange that . if you want me to keep your secret , and i will keep your secret , you have to help me escape tomorrow night , the night of the policemen 's ball . [ next_on ] nick : i would n't mind some alone time with our daughter . sharon : `` our daughter . `` adam : anything you say is of no interest to me . nikki : i am here to give you one last chance at redemption . | lauren and michael are in the living room when daisy comes home . lauren informs daisy about the toxic wallpaper they had found in her office . daisy apologizes for the pics that she took of lauren and paul . lauren tries to talk to michael , but he walks out on her . lauren pretends she has another headache . she takes a pill from the bottle and asks for a drink of something . after daisy leaves , lauren spits out the pill and calls paul . lauren sets up a meeting with paul . at the hospital , phyllis talks to summer on the phone when nick comes in and tells her that she is being released . phyllis is ecstatic . a nurse calls emily for adam and gives her the message `` meow . `` emily leaves immediately to go see adam in the hospital . jack offers to go with her , but emily insists on doing this alone . adam thanks the nurse for doing the favor for him . jill comes to see adam and accuses him of using her . she also vows that he will pay for what he did to her . michael thinks about the talk he had with lauren about daisy being responsible for lauren 's headaches and for jana disappearing . michael gets a visit from chance , who with the help of a laptop sends ryder a message . lauren meets paul at the bar and kisses him on the cheek . daisy takes more pics of lauren and paul . ryder arrives at the apartment and is confronted by michael and chance . adam insists to jill that everything at the cabin really happened . nick finds jill coming out of adam 's room . a confrontation arises between adam and nick which results in nick threatening to kill adam . lauren catches daisy leaving the bar . paul takes daisy 's camera . the d.a . tells jack that without dr. taylor 's testimony they do not have a case against adam . jack sees jill walk in and tells the d.a . to blame her . emily comes to visit adam , who pretends he has a cat under the covers . after emily tells adam that he can not have a cat , she pulls back the cover and sees that it is a stuffed cat . adam tells emily his plan , but she refuses to help him . adam threatens to tell jack and paul that she is really patty and emily is locked away in the psych hospital . michael and chance ask ryder who is behind this , but he refuses to tell them anything . chance arrests ryder . michael and lauren ask daisy who is behind all this , but she also refuses to tell them anything . adam wants her to help him escape . |
sharon : all right . man : judge salazar 's been delayed -- an emergency meeting on another case . we 'll get started shortly . vance : hmm . sharon : ( sighs ) look at them -- here to see the show . all they need is some popcorn . vance : folks in this town are fascinated with anything to do with the newmans , especially a murder trial . it has all the makings of a movie of the week , you know ? sharon : well , they 're like sharks looking for blood -- my blood . sharon : ( sighs ) vance : hoping a friendly face has shown up for you ? sharon : you found me out . i guess it 's still hard to accept that everyone i care about has written me off , including my mother . vance : all because of adam . ( clears throat ) sharon : well , i 'd better get used to it , because there 's no one left to give me support . billy : hey . i did n't think you 'd come here . nick : well , i feel bad for sharon . she really has no one these days . just trying to lift her spirits . billy : that 's mighty big , considering . nick : this is n't about me . i mean , this trial should not be happening . billy : yeah , well , we can thank victor for that , ca n't we ? nick : well , he 's testifying on her behalf today . billy : i heard . nick : and god knows , he owes her . billy : you think his testimony can get her off ? nick : ( sighs ) you know , if he 'd come forward right after skye 's death , maybe . now i do n't know . billy : i bet sharon 's freakin ' out . nick : she has reason to . everybody knows sharon is not capable of murder . but convincing a jury with all this evidence against her ? billy : heard from phyllis ? nick : no . do you know if she tracked down adam in thailand ? billy : no clue , man . nick : great . billy : you know , when i saw sharon the other day , i thought about telling her what phyllis was up to , but i did n't want to get her hopes up in case adam did n't find anything . nick : yeah , what 's worse ? letting sharon know that phyllis is the one trying to help her , or giving her hope when there may not be any ? [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) this had better work , red . phyllis : you 're a very big man . koa : you might say that . phyllis : mm . you have beautiful eyes . koa : ( chuckles ) mahalo . phyllis : you 're welcome . man : dice out . man : three craps three . phyllis : darn it . koa : do n't go . your luck may turn around . phyllis : i 'm counting on that . [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : oh , here it is . chloe : i 'm sorry about the baby . kevin : how could daniel finally track down my sister and then just let her go ? chloe : because he 's an idiot ? kevin : well , the least he could have done was have daisy tell him what she did with my niece . chloe : i think she 's okay . i just -- i have a really strong feeling about it . kevin : ( sighs ) look , you should go . chloe : god forbid someone sees us talking . kevin : you have a death wish or something ? chloe : no , but i do n't care about angelo and his threats . kevin : you should care . chloe : but i miss you . kevin : chloe , go , please . chloe : ( sighs ) fine , but it 's only because i have someone that i need to meet . oh , heather , i heard about your -- heather : hi , chloe . chloe : i 'm really sorry . i 'm glad you 're okay . heather : ( chuckles ) oh , thank -- thanks . me , too . believe me . ( cell phone rings ) heather : ( clears throat ) chance ? chance : hey , are you busy ? heather : uh , i was , uh , just grabbing something to eat . chance : i 'd really like to see you . heather : yeah , i - i - i know . we need to talk . ( sighs ) chance : well , i 'm at home here . can you swing by ? heather : mm - hmm , yeah . sure , sure . i 'll just -- i 'll eat something quick . chance : cool . ca n't wait to see you soon . [ scene_break ] paul : man . nina : ( clears throat ) paul : it 's hard to believe its spring already , huh ? nina : oh , i 'm so glad . i nearly froze my butt off -- paul : hey , there . nina : ( gasps ) oh . ( chuckles ) i 'm still not used to it . chance : what 's that ? nina : well , you being downstairs . chance : well , if i stayed cooped up in that room for one more hour , i really would have needed a straitjacket . nina : so , um , any big plans for today ? chance : i think i 'm just gon na hang here . nina : good . good , good , good . chance : heather 's coming over later . paul : well , that 's good . she really has n't had , uh , much downtime since she was kidnapped by pomerantz 's thugs . nina : you two have a lot to talk about . chance : yeah . nina : hey , listen , i do n't want to get pushy or anything , but are you any closer to deciding whether you 're gon na stay here or go back into witness protection ? chance : hopefully , i will have an answer very soon , because i am tired of living in limbo . [ scene_break ] kevin : hi , there . heard you had an eventful week . heather : yeah . if paul and chance had n't found me when they did ... ( sighs ) death by fire . not , uh , my first choice of ways to go . [ scene_break ] angelo : i followed orders . it 's not my fault that the lady lawyer got out alive . hey , tough break for the boys in lockup , but what are you gon na do ? ( footsteps approaching ) angelo : oh , got ta go . chloe : thanks for meeting me . angelo : `` little red riding hood `` calls on `` the big bad wolf . `` i 'm dyin ' to hear what you have to say to me . [ scene_break ] heather : best thing about almost dying -- you definitely appreciate things more . i mean , lettuce just tastes crisper . and if i want a chocolate caramel latte with whipped cream , i 'm gon na have one . screw the calories . kevin : ( chuckles ) well , i knew something was going down when i saw all the reporters and the cops at the building . and chance -- what a shocker . heather : you really did n't know ? kevin : there was a funeral . that usually means somebody 's dead . heather : ( chuckles ) yeah , well , that was just for show . i 'm just -- i 'm -- i 'm actually surprised that chloe was able to keep a secret . kevin : oh , well , uh , chloe and i are n't -- we 're not together anymore . heather : oh . i 'm sorry . kevin : uh , so anyway , it 's over ? you 're not in any more danger ? heather : well , um , owen and the rest of the gang , they took a plea , and they 're off the streets , so ... i d -- i doubt anybody 's that worried about me anymore . kevin : you doubt ? heather : well , there were two men involved in my abduction . the one who snatched me at the courthouse is behind bars , because i identified him , but , um , the other one ... kevin : what was his role ? heather : he drove the van , and he -- he stayed with me for a while in the creepy taxidermy shop where i was tied up . kevin : you never saw his face ? heather : what concerns me is ... he 's still out there . [ scene_break ] chloe : so we have a situation , and i want to know how we can make this an amicable solution . angelo : amicable , huh ? chloe : look , mr. angelo , kevin and i want to be together , and apparently , he 's keeping his distance because you want to break my legs . angelo : oh , leg - breaking 's so old - school . chloe : this is n't a joke . so how we gon na work it out ? angelo : you 've got guts for such a tiny person . i like you . chloe : enough that you do n't want to hurt me ? angelo : i was n't really going to hurt you . vig : ( whimpers ) chloe : what was -- what was that noise ? angelo : ( sighs ) yeah . ( chuckles ) chloe : yeah , well , he 's , uh , he 's cute . angelo : i know , right ? ( chuckles ) chloe : well , you -- you know , you -- you better put him away , because you 're not allowed to have dogs in here . angelo : hey , where i go , vig goes . he 's my wingman . are n't you , buddy ? ( chuckles ) chloe : well , that 's surprisingly sweet for a guy who runs around threatening people . angelo : my mama , god rest her soul , raised me right . i never laid a hand on a woman in my life , and i damn sure would n't mess with a tough cookie like you . chloe : oh , well , then why ? angelo : ( sighs ) i had to keep your boyfriend in line . but you tell him that , i 'll deny it . chloe : so you 're really a teddy bear . angelo : only with the ladies . that 's our little secret . yeah , right , viggy ? what do you say ? chloe : ( sighs ) angelo : yes . [ scene_break ] billy : phyllis , its billy . ( chuckles ) i 'm at sharon 's trial . opening statements are gon na start any minute . what 's goin ' on over there ? can you give me something ? anything ? please ? it 's crunch time . [ scene_break ] man : got out minutes before our last place got raided . koa : for real , brother ? let me ask you , think i can get $ 100,000 ? $ 200,000 ? half a million ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) koa : oh . phyllis : there you go . koa : thank you . phyllis : okay , 7 or 11 . 7 or 11 . oh ! man : boxcar , craps ! phyllis : oh , okay . well , that 's it . i 'm out . koa : do n't go . phyllis : oh , no , i have to quit while i 'm behind . ( chuckles ) oh , here . here . i 'll do this for you . ( blows on dice ) man : hey ! not allowed ! phyllis : oh , i 'm sorry . they do it in the movies . i did n't know . here you go . ( sighs ) okay , bye . koa : ( shakes dice ) phyllis : okay . ( sighs ) adam : okay ? what ? what ? phyllis : uh , i put the sedative in koa 's drink , and i switched the dice . it should n't be long now . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] vance : we 'll probably only get through opening statements today . nick : sharon ? sharon : ( gasps ) nick : ( whispers ) say hi . [ scene_break ] heather : ahh . ( laughs ) there are my two knights in shining armor . nina : ( chuckles ) paul : hey , sweetheart . heather : hi . paul : how you doin ' ? heather : mm , you know ... paul : feelin ' okay ? heather : yeah , my throat 's a little sore from all the smoke . paul : ( sighs ) heather : but , you know , considering the alternative ... paul : yeah , let 's not , huh ? heather : ( sighs ) nina : well , uh , your dad and i would love to stay and chat , but we have a lunch appointment . paul : that 's right . we do . and , um , no one 's here , so , uh , take all the time you need . nina : exactly . do what you need to do . paul : so come on . all right . nina : all right . feed me . paul : i will , all right ? chance : ( chuckles ) awkward . heather : ( laughs ) i 'm -- i 'm sorry that i never got back to you yesterday . chance : no , it 's okay . i - i - i know you 're busy . heather : ( sighs ) chance : it 's just , uh ... come here . ( laughs ) heather : ( laughs ) chance : i 'm just really glad to see you . heather : yeah , me , too . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : chloe , what are you doing back here ? we -- chloe : okay , listen . let me just go first , okay ? i kept something from you , and i did n't want to tell you because i thought that it was gon na upset you , and i just did n't know how it was gon na go , so -- kevin : okay , if you 're talking about chance , i -- chloe : you know about chance ? kevin : it was all over the news . chloe : oh , right . duh . kevin : i guess you 've known about it for a while . chloe : yeah . yeah . kevin : and i guess that 's why you were coming out of his room that day at the chancellor mansion . chloe : yeah , yeah . but listen , you ca n't be upset at me , okay ? because i was sworn to secrecy . they smuggled him out of witness protection for the trial , and he 's been in hiding ever since . kevin : no , you did the right thing . part of me is even flattered . chloe : flattered ? kevin : well , your ex is alive , and you still want to be with me . chloe : yes , of course . that 's all i want to do is be with you . kevin : no , wait . no . no . look , i just had this whole long talk with heather about her near - death experience , and i just keep thinking if something were to happen to you -- chloe : no , no , no , no . listen to me . that 's what i 'm trying to tell you . nothing is going to happen to me . we can finally be together , because angelo 's not gon na hurt me . kevin : what , you 're a psychic now ? chloe : no , i just talked to him . kevin : you what ? ! [ scene_break ] man : out ! koa : aah ! i 'm goin ' ! ( sighs ) man : you crazy , trying to cheat the house ? koa : i was n't even try -- man : i see you again , you die ! koa : aah ! ( groans ) ( sighs ) you . you set me up . koa : ( grunts ) adam : let 's get busy . [ scene_break ] nick : so i went into her crib this morning , and she was there just , uh , singing . sharon : oh , sweet pea , i miss you so much . nick : she really misses you . sharon : i wish i could hold you . faith : yeah . sharon : yeah . it 's against the rules , though . nick , i want you to know with everything that 's happened , i really appreciate this . i wo n't forget it . nick : you need to fight , okay ? your daughter needs you . man : all rise . nick : ( sighs ) well , amy 's outside waiting to take her home , so ... sharon : um , you 're gon na be back ? nick : yeah , i thought i 'd stay , if you do n't mind . sharon : no , i would really appreciate that . okay , sweet pea , i 'll see you later , baby . nick : say , bye - bye , mama . sharon : i miss you . bye - bye . nick : say bye - bye . sharon : thank you , nick . faith : bye - bye . billy : hey . faith : bye . billy : that 's a solid move , bringing faith to see sharon . nick : bye - bye . man : state vs. sharon newman is back in session . [ scene_break ] chance : when i got that text message from owen 's guys saying that they had you , and that if i testified against them -- heather : hey , listen , i knew you would do the right thing . chance : ( sighs ) heather : i mean , i - i even told that creep that was holding me that -- that you would n't back down . chance : if anything had happened to you , i -- heather : but it did n't . chance : no . no . did they hurt you ? did they ... heather : no . it was n't fun . but , um , the fire was my fault . i mean , i was trying to ... send up a signal . i guess that 's what i get for playing with matches . ( sighs ) chance : do n't do that . do n't . look , i know what you went through was terrifying . heather : i thought they were gon na kill me . ( sighs ) and then when the whole place went up in flames ... ( sighs ) but you know what ? i 'm alive . we put the bad guys away . chance : mm - hm . heather : and we can finally move on from that whole awful chapter of our lives . chance : then i told you how i feel , so ... now it is your turn . all right , can you ... can you give me an answer ? i mean , do we have a shot at a future together ? [ scene_break ] kevin : what part of `` angelo is a dangerous man `` do n't you understand ? chloe : maybe so , but he does n't hurt women . kevin : oh , right , and mobsters do n't lie . chloe : well , i really thought that he meant it . kevin : then why did he say he was gon na go after you if i did n't get -- chloe : because he was trying to scare you . kevin : well , it worked . chloe : well , he 's a businessman . that 's all . kevin : that does n't explain jeff 's missing front tooth and his arm in a sling . chloe : no , because jeff owed him money , and he never gave it to him , but jeff is not a woman . kevin : ( sighs ) chloe , you should have stayed out of this . chloe : look , i am just trying to save our relationship . i miss you , and honestly , i 'm just over this entire thing . kevin : yeah , me , too , and it ends here . [ scene_break ] angelo : yeah , that 's good , huh , buddy ? a little more ? that 's all right for you , huh ? ( cell phone rings ) angelo : ( sighs ) yo . kevin : where are you ? angelo : oh , fisher . i had a hunch i 'd be hearing from you . i 'm at the athletic club . kevin : good . stay put . [ scene_break ] chloe : kevin , you ca n't -- what are you doing ? ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : god , he 's heavy . oh , my god . adam : just come on . yeah , i had n't noticed he 's heavy . thanks . phyllis : oh , god , shut up . adam : oh , you shut up , phyllis . i got a frickin ' hernia here . phyllis : oh , wimp . wimp , wimp . ( groans ) adam : you 're a bitch , okay ? so now we 're even . ( grunts ) phyllis : you know , what do we do now , genius ? adam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] spencer : look at her , ladies and gentlemen , the defendant . she just radiates sweetness and light , does n't she ? look at that face , like an angel . you can almost see her halo . well , trust me on this -- appearances can be deceiving . billy : very theatrical . nick : juries eat that up . spencer : meet sharon newman -- unstable , reckless , obsessive , incapable of living without a man . in fact , the fear of being alone means she 'll do anything to keep one , including losing custody of her baby girl , which may be a blessing , since her irresponsible and reckless behavior led to the death of her other daughter six years ago . sharon : what ? ! how dare you say that ? billy : okay , all right . none of that . vance : sit ! ( gavel banging ) judge salazar : order in the court ! order in the court ! sharon : that is completely false ! are you kidding me ? ! vance : sit down . sit down . ( firmly ) sit down . [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) i - i 've been thinking a lot about what you said . ( sighs ) chance : i was n't trying to pressure you . heather : oh , no , no . ( chuckles ) you just tell me you love me . there 's no pressure there . chance : well , i was hoping that you would be pleased . heather : ( sighs ) if you do n't go back into witness protection and something happens to you , it 'll be my fault . chance : heather , there are other factors , all right ? i 've got ta consider my mom and my grandmother , and then what career am i gon na pursue after this ? heather : it 's been amazing having you back . i just ... ( chuckles ) i just was n't prepared for a big declaration . i ... chance : well , i ... ( sighs ) were you really that surprised ? i mean -- heather : shocked . ( stammers ) i never , ever actually considered the fact that we might have a future together . chance : look , i understand , all right ? you 've got a lot to sort through , so just ... take as much time as you need . [ scene_break ] paul : when chance found out that heather was kidnapped , and he blurted out ... nina : ( sighs ) paul : that he was in love with her , i ... i thought ... ( sighs ) i do n't know . i guess i 'm just glad they 're finally talking again . nina : do you think that she feels the same way ? paul : i know that she loves him . whether or not she 's in love with him ... nina : ( sighs ) you know , before everything went so terribly wrong here , i - i would have been thrilled if our children had fallen in love and gotten married . but now , i just ... ( sighs ) paul : i know . things have gotten so complicated . and because of chance 's feelings for heather , she 's ... paul : she 's at risk . nina : i 'm scared for both of 'em . paul : and if heather returns his feelings ... nina : then he might stay in genoa city . ( sighs ) i think ... i think we both know that could be the worst decision he would ever make . [ scene_break ] vance : sit . judge salazar : i will not tolerate such outbursts in my courtroom , mrs. newman . sharon : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry , your honor . judge salazar : and you , mr. walsh . spencer : my apologies . i - i can get carried away when i 'm passionate about something . judge salazar : tread lightly , counselor . i 'm not gon na warn you again . spencer : yes , ma'am . judge salazar : you may resume your opening statement . spencer : i think after what we 've just witnessed , it 's safe to say that when provoked , mrs. newman has quite a temper , which goes to the heart of the state 's case . i submit to you that sharon newman hunted down skye lockhart newman for the sole purpose of punishing her for hurting the latest love of her life , a man by the name of adam newman , who coincidentally happened to be skye newman 's husband . billy : got ta admit , he 's pretty good . nick : yeah , he is . spencer : you 'll hear an audio recording of sharon threatening skye moments before she coldly , calculatingly pushed her to her death . you should also know that just a few days ago , the defendant was apprehended while trying to flee the country . sound like the actions of an innocent woman ? i do n't think so . but it does n't matter what i think . you and you alone will decide sharon newman 's fate . and i am confident that once you 've heard all the evidence , you will conclude that sharon newman is guilty of murder in the first degree . [ scene_break ] phyllis : billy left me a message . the trial is starting as we speak . adam : we 're gon na be too late . koa : ( clears throat ) you ... and you together ? let me go now . adam : oh , sure , we 'll let you go . but first , there 's something that we want from you , and then you can get what you want from us . phyllis : mm - hmm . ( keys jingle ) phyllis : so , uh ... speak up , big boy . koa : let me out ! phyllis : where is the camera that proves that sharon did not kill skye ? koa : ( sighs ) koa : do n't know nothin ' about no camera . adam : no ? nothin ' ? that camera that you -- you took from me after you hit me in the back of the head , knocked me out cold , huh ? you do n't know anything about it ? phyllis : hey , hey , hey , adam . this does n't have to get ugly . koa : ( laughs ) okay , so i get beat up because you give me loaded dice , and , uh , i 'll show you ugly . phyllis : oh , really ? like you never used 'em before ? we found 'em in your room . adam : that was one of skye 's favorite tricks . koa : so ? adam : so maybe she gave them to you as a present . phyllis : maybe she did . did you hook up together in hawaii and go to some tables together ? koa : do n't know what you 're talkin ' about . adam : okay , well , you know what ? i 'm gon na make a phone call to the authorities , and i 'll -- i 'll have them check it out , vet it , you know ? koa : she gave 'em to me as a present , okay ? adam : well , looky here . all of a sudden , he 's a lot clearer on the subject . phyllis : he is , is n't he ? koa : she was a class act , unlike the other wahine , uh , the one who killed her . adam : mm , yeah . well , i think you know just as well as i do that that was an accident . phyllis : koa , you know that victor is trying to help sharon now . koa : do n't believe you . phyllis : because victor paid you a lot of money to cover his butt . am i right ? am i right ? you know -- koa : do n't know what you 're talkin ' about . phyllis : yeah , yeah , i 'm sure you do n't . victor has gone to the police . he already said he was on the volcano the night that skye died , and that sharon was trying to help her , not trying to kill her . adam : that testimony was n't enough to get the charges dropped . so victor , my father , is now testifying on her behalf . koa : what are you tellin ' me this for ? adam : because if you give us this camera , you are only helping my father and his testimony . phyllis : and you 're gon na help free an innocent woman . [ scene_break ] vance : before i begin my opening statement , i 'd like to address what just happened . mr. walsh practically accused sharon newman of causing the death of her teenage daughter . the sad truth is , cassíe died in a tragic car accident , which , in no way , reflects on sharon 's love for her children or her ability to be a parent . let 's be honest with ourselves . if we were in her position and we were accused of a crime that heinous , would n't we get upset , too ? that being said , my client is charged with a crime she did n't commit . the real criminal in this case is skye newman -- con artist , gambler , a woman who faked her death not once , but twice . skye newman , who brought about the collapse of the investment fund she created with adam newman , then set him up to go to prison for her murder . meanwhile , she 's on a tropical island sipping piña coladas , working on her tan . she had a new identity , plenty of money , while adam sat rotting in jail . that is why sharon went to hawaii -- to bring skye newman back to genoa city to show the world she was alive , to see that justice was served . the last thing sharon wanted was for skye newman to die . the prosecution will try to convince you that skye newman was pushed to her death . the sad truth is , she slipped and fell , and there 's no evidence to the contrary . i mean , they do n't even have a body . and the audio recording is a snippet of a conversation taken totally out of context . bottom line -- there was no murder . and since there was no murder , you must find my client not guilty . [ scene_break ] chloe : kevin , you wait a minute . you can not go all john wayne on him . kevin : it is -- it 's my turn to talk to him . chloe : no , you have to listen to me . you ca n't -- kevin : stay back . stay back . chloe : he is very big ! ( sighs ) angelo : i do n't know what the girl told you , but nothing 's changed . kevin : it 's about to . angelo : ooh . i 'm scared . kevin : i mean it , angelo . no more threatening me with chloe . angelo : true love -- it 's a beautiful thing . but you do n't get to choose what leverage i have over you . kevin : how 's this for leverage ? i made a copy of the gambling ledger with every bet that has gone through gloworm . angelo : you what ? kevin : it 's on a flash drive along with a letter explaining the entire operation that i have sent to my attorney for safekeeping . angelo : you 're threatening me ? kevin : i mean it , angelo . anything happens to chloe -- a car swerves too close to her , she takes a fall , she gets a paper cut , the letter gets opened and sent to some people who would love to see you and your friends sent away for a really , really long time . angelo : ( scoffs ) give me a break . we both know you 're all talk . kevin : oh , yeah ? take a look into my past . i have a reputation for goin ' crazy when things do n't go my way . angelo : i admire your stones , fisher . kevin : so we have an understanding ? angelo : as far as i 'm concerned , the little lady is off limits . kevin : so help me , if that is a load of crap -- angelo : unh - unh . i do n't want no trouble . as long as you keep that ledger with the bets all sealed up , we 're good . kevin : let 's keep it that way . chloe : hey . kevin : hey . i better make a copy and send that letter today . chloe : you mean you were bluffing ? kevin : shh ! shh , shh , shh . chloe : ( whispering ) baby , that is so risky . it 's so hot . kevin : yeah . come here . the letter can wait a few more hours . i 'm gettin ' us a room . chloe : okay . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] paul : thanks . nina : ( sighs ) paul : well , so there you have it . nina : ( chuckles ) paul : you know , it feels like ten minutes ago , we were young . nina : ( laughs ) we still are ... paul : yeah , right . nina : at heart . paul : instead of giving our folks gray hairs , we 're the worried parents now . nina : ( sighs ) it 's really rotten , is n't it ? paul : the rottenest . nina : ( giggles ) you realize whether chance stays or goes , there is no perfect outcome . paul : both our kids could be in danger . nina : and if he goes , then ... ( sighs ) paul : and if she goes with him , then we may never see them again . nina : it 's really hard just sitting here and waiting to see how it all plays out . [ scene_break ] chance : all right , you know what ? let 's get out of here . let 's go do something normal . let 's , uh , catch a movie or -- or -- or go to a concert or get a drink . heather : i ca n't . ( sighs ) chance : oh , well , if you 're busy tonight , then we can always just -- heather : uh , no , no . it 's -- it 's not that . chance : then what ? heather : i do n't need more time to answer your question . chance : what are you saying ? heather : i - i care about you so much , chance . but i ... i do n't ... love you , not -- not the way you deserve to be loved . ( sighs ) not enough to ask you to stay in genoa city for me . [ scene_break ] judge salazar : it 's getting late . court 's dismissed for the day . get a good night 's sleep . we 'll start again tomorrow bright and early . ( bangs gavel ) nick : ( sighs ) if that 's the opening statements , i really am not looking forward to tomorrow . billy : yeah , well , hang in , bud . i 'm gon na type up this story . ( clears throat ) nick : i could kill walsh for what he said about cassíe . sharon : yeah , well , i probably should n't have lost it like that . nick : i think vance turned it around . sharon : we 'll see , huh ? nick : yeah . vance : sharon ? the guard has to take you back now . sharon : ( sighs ) nick : stay strong . sharon : okay . \ ( handcuffs lock ) vance : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : tellin ' us where to find that camera 's a win - win for you . phyllis : yeah , you 're a betting man . those are pretty good odds , are n't they ? adam : listen , you tell us what we need to know , we 're on our way . now if you do n't , you keep your mouth shut , well , then we 're just gon na keep goin ' round and round . this dance is gon na keep goin ' , baby . the slumber party will never end . koa : housekeeping will report you . phyllis : mm , excuse me . phyllis : um , let 's see here . housekeeping has been paid not to disturb . koa : it 's a comfy bed . adam : it 's gon na be real comfy in , like , three or four hours when you 're sittin ' in your own filth . let me tell you something , you big son of a bitch . i got a real nasty side to me , a side you do n't want to see come out , a side i do n't want to see come out . but i promise you , i will make your life a living hell , and i have never been more serious about anything ever . koa : the day i caught you with the camera ... adam : spit it out . koa : i gave it to some kid that sells used electronics . phyllis : where ? koa : night market . it 's probably long gone by now . [ next_on ] daniel : i need to forget that daisy and my little girl ever existed and pray that michael does the same . prim : what do you think you 're doing ? ! victor : i refuse to answer that question . spencer : did you fly skye to hawaii ? | at the courthouse , sharon 's trial is in recess . sharon looks around the room and does n't see a familiar face , and realizes that everyone has turned against her . nick runs into billy outside the courtroom . nick lets billy know how bad that he feels for sharon thanks to victor . adam waits outside the building while phyllis gets involved in the game . phyllis joins the game thanks to koa . chloe offers her sentiments for daniel letting daisy go . kevin urges chloe to go before anyone sees them together . chloe sees heather and tells her that she is glad that she is fine . heather gets a call from chance to meet him at the chandler mansion . paul and nina walk in and is happy to see chance downstairs . nina asks chance his plans if he is going back into witness protection . chance lets her know that he will make that decision today . chloe meets with angelo and finds out that he was n't really going to hurt her at all that he only wanted to scare kevin into doing his will . heather and kevin meet at crimson lights and she lets him know how good it is to be alive . heather tells kevin about the men , who had abducted her . billy calls phyllis for an update on adam . nick arrives at the courthouse with faith . sharon is surprised to see faith . heather arrives to see chance . chloe lets kevin know that she had just come from talking to angelo . kevin is upset , but chloe assures him that things are fine . kevin calls angelo for a meeting . koa is put out of the craps game thanks to phyllis . koa sees phyllis and accuses her of setting him up . adam knocks him unconscious . sharon 's trial resumes . |
nikki : so you 're saying you two had a falling - out ? sarge : jack is a very angry man , which is fine by me . anger can serve as a great motivator . in fact , most of my patients have screamed and yelled at me , even cussed me out , but they always come back . in jack 's case , i 'm not so sure . nikki : well , i 'm sorry to hear that . sarge : well , we 've got a session set up for later . maybe he shows , maybe he does n't . nikki : look , this is my number . if he does n't show up , you call me , and i will personally drag him down there , although i do n't think i 'm gon na have to do that . jack abbott is many things , but he 's not a quitter . when he really wants something , no one will fight harder . [ scene_break ] jack : `` newman 's as - yet - unnamed brand will become exclusive foreign cosmetics line sold at japan 's powerhouse retail chain , mitsukoshi 's department store . local competitor jabot cosmetics has once again been aced out of the lucrative deal . `` jabot may have lost mitsukoshi . i will happily take beauty of nature from genevieve as a consolation prize . [ scene_break ] avery : well , paperwork is all in order . i 'm citing fraud , misrepresentation of facts , and unlawful use of inside information . now we 'll be seeking equitable relief , asking the court to nullify the sale of beauty of nature to ms. atkinson and award it to the next - highest bidder . jack : and that would be me . avery : mm - hmm . jack : how soon can we pull the trigger ? avery : i 'm on my way to the courthouse . if i leave now , i can file your lawsuit before daniel 's hearing . jack : great . do it , and tell daniel and phyllis i 'm rooting for them . avery : i will . thank you . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , beauty of nature will be just fine , billy . we just , you know , we have to regroup , that 's all . ( sighs ) i know , i wish i was still in l.a. , too . mm , i 'm counting the days till you get home . ( doorbell rings ) victoria : uh ... yeah . oh , it 's , uh , genevieve , so i will call you later , as soon as i get word about daniel 's hearing , okay ? i love you . i love you . bye . genevieve : ( chuckles ) how do you say `` disaster `` in japanese ? victoria : okay , i know it 's a blow , but there are emerging markets that have the potential to be even bigger for us , and i 've already started researching several options . genevieve : i appreciate your efforts , i really do , but , you know , it may not be necessary . i am considering selling beauty of nature back to your father . [ scene_break ] sharon : hello , hello ! victor : well , look who 's back . my goodness . come here . mm . when did you return ? sharon : just a little while ago . i came here right away after checking on faith . victor : i 'm so proud . what you and nicholas accomplished in japan -- i think that 's fantastic . sharon : thank you . it feels really good . victor : now he told me he has something else to take care of right now , but you and i are gon na celebrate . let 's go . ( door opens ) [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) chelsea : you do n't look happy . adam : i 'm not . chelsea : how come ? adam : um , i just -- i 'm not up for this right now , and i do n't think i 'd be very good company . chelsea : i do n't mind . ( grunts ) adam : chelsea , do n't -- do n't take this personally , but i - i 'm really not up for it right now . chelsea : when you 're having a sucky day , that 's when you need your friends around most . adam : are we becoming friends ? chelsea : unless you tell me otherwise . [ scene_break ] eden : will there be anything else ? daisy : uh , no , that 's it . uh , lucy and i are in a hurry . we have to make it to court today . uh , keep the change . ohh , hi , sweetie . got ta get you home to the babysitter . today is very important . i 'm gon na get you a real family , like i never had . ( makes kissing sound ) hmm ? come on . let 's go . ( sighs ) eden : daniel , hey , it 's eden . uh , call me back as soon as you get this . i need to tell you something about ricky . ricky : what about me ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : well , this day could n't get here fast enough , right ? daniel : ( laughs ) phyllis : this is now our chance to get lucy back away from that horrible excuse -- michael : all right , all right , i -- hold on . stop it . phyllis : what ? michael : stop it right there . this hearing is about asking the judge to reinstate daniel 's legal rights as lucy 's father . that 's it . phyllis : ( coughing ) michael : it has nothing to do with daisy or custody or anything else . got it ? daniel : yeah , got it . michael : phyllis ? phyllis : hmm ? yea , i 'm -- mm , i got it . i 'm not gon na say anything . i 'm gon na keep my mouth shut . michael : mm - hmm , all right . daniel : ( chuckles ) michael : we 've gone over most of the tough question the judge is likely to ask . how are you feeling ? questions , concerns ? ( knock on door ) daniel : no , i 'm good . i 'm solid . i just got ta make sure that i convince the judge that i want what 's best for lucy . michael : exactly . daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : ( sighs ) you made it . nick : yeah , i got lucky . a couple other passengers decided to take another flight . we were the only ones to make it off the waitlist . phyllis : i 'm glad you did . nick : ( sighs ) daniel , good luck today , buddy . daniel : thanks , nick . nick : if there 's anything you need me to do , just let me know . phyllis : you already did . michael : i 'll do my best to make daniel look like a hero , but we 've got our work cut out . the court does n't like to undo what they 've already done . phyllis : yeah , you have your work cut out , but you can do it . this is the last chance we have to get lucy . [ scene_break ] adam : sharon 's made it clear where her loyalties lie , which i 'm sure pleases the hell out of my father . chelsea : well , at least your father acknowledges you . not to mention , he 's a billionaire , unlike the loser i got stuck with . adam : ( chuckles ) let 's not talk about my father . i - i 'd like to forget about the guy . victor : nice to see you . all right . victor : would you kindly bring me a bottle of my stash of champagne ? thank you . sharon : it 's a little early in the day , is n't it ? victor : it 's night in japan . sharon : ( laughs ) good point . victor : right . sharon : but afterwards , we need to get down to work . you know , we only have three months to fulfill our obligation to mitsukoshi , and we ca n't do that until we produce a new line to replace beauty of nature . victor : it 's easier than you think . [ scene_break ] victoria : you ca n't be serious about selling the company back to dad . genevieve : uh , actually , we have already spoken about it . victoria : is he intimidating you ? genevieve : no . he ca n't . my lawyers have assured me that the sale is legal . it 's not that . victoria : well , what , then ? is it mitsukoshi ? genevieve : um ... it 's the proverbial last straw . ( chuckles ) victoria : i do n't understand . genevieve : owning beauty of nature has been a major letdown . i do n't feel any more powerful or independent than i did before , and it has cost dearly . i just ca n't help but feel that it might be time for me to cut my losses . [ scene_break ] eden : i 'm not actually on break here , so -- ricky : what were you gon na tell daniel about me ? eden : okay , as i was coming home yesterday , daisy 's door was open a little and i saw you guys kissing . ricky : ( sighs ) eden : so when you did n't come home last night , you -- ricky : i did . i came home last night . i slept in my own bed -- alone . eden : that 's your story , and you 're sticking to it . ricky : ( laughs ) when i left daisy 's , i went to jimmy 's with a couple of friends . i came back to the apartment . it was completely dark , so i was super quiet in case you were sleeping . too bad you did n't repay the favor this morning when you were yelling at the toaster for burning your english muffin . eden : because i did n't think you were home . ricky : ( sighs ) okay , look . daisy kissed me , and i let her . i 'm cozying up to her because phyllis asked me to . it could be important to my career , so i said yes . are you satisfied ? [ scene_break ] man : all rise . court is now in session , the honorable judge carson sprague presiding . avery : excuse me . sorry . i had to file something for another case . ( clears throat ) judge sprague : thank you . be seated . michael : good morning , your honor . uh , we are here today to consider -- judge sprague : i know why we 're here , mr. baldwin , but from what i can see , the father of the minor child has willingly signed away his paternal rights . is that correct , mr. romalotti ? daniel : yes , your honor . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) genevieve : i do n't think i fully grasped what i stood to lose when i bought beauty of nature , and the excitement and -- and the stimulation i had envisioned have n't materialized . i think that ... i was trying to fill some kind of an emotional void . ( sighs ) it 's just been rather depressing , if you want to know the truth . victoria : well , honestly , i do n't know too many successful people who do n't have at least some regrets , you know ? myself included . i lost custody of my son because i put business before family . genevieve : mm . well , then you 'll understand when i say my heart is n't in this anymore . victoria : well , then you have to do what is best for you . but if you are determined to sell beauty of nature , sell it to me . [ scene_break ] victor : to your success and nicholas ' , and more good things to come . ( glasses clink ) sharon : hear , hear . chelsea : my yoga class is about to start . you gon na be okay ? adam : i 'll be fine . thanks . chelsea : okay , bye . adam : enjoy . chelsea : thanks . victor : what do you want , son ? adam : to congratulate you both on the mitsukoshi deal . locking up the japanese market before the line even debuts , that 's -- that 's huge . congrats . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) ( door closes ) nikki : well , hello there . jack : hey there . how you doin ' ? nikki : oh , i just wondered if you wanted to go to lunch . jack : oh , i would love to join you for lunch . i have a session with sarge . nikki : ( gasps ) very good answer . jack : are you checking up on me ? nikki : i ran into him at the club , and he said the two of you had some sort of disagreement . what happened ? jack : ( sighs ) it really does n't matter . he did me a favor . according to sarge , it could take years for this physical therapy to work , if ever . nikki : ( sighs ) that must have been discouraging . jack : it spurred me into action . i have been all over the internet , making phone calls , looking into all these alternative therapies . i think i found something . it 's a surgical procedure that uses stem cells to regenerate the nerve damage . it 's highly experimental at this point , but i think i might be a good candidate . nikki : wait , wait , wait . slow down , jack . i do n't think that you should throw yourself under the knife until you know for a fact that the therapy is n't gon na work . come on . i 'll drive you to your appointment . jack : oh , you do n't trust me to go ? nikki : well , that shows how much you know . it gives me more of a chance to spend time with you . [ scene_break ] judge sprague : no , having waived your rights as the child 's father , why would you want them back ? daniel : at the , um , time , i - i thought it 's what was best for lucy , but now , i feel its best that i 'm back in her life . judge sprague : explain that . daniel : she was living with two parents who adored her , uh , a married couple who also happen to be friends of mine , billy abbott and victoria newman . michael : you knew them to be of good character and possessed of adequate resources to ensure that lucy had everything she needs . is n't that right ? daniel : yes , absolutely . when -- when i saw with my own eyes how happy and healthy and loved she was , which is all any parent could ever ask for , for their child , that 's when i signed away my rights , in order to pave the way for them to legally adopt lucy . however , things did n't turn out the way that we 'd hoped , and now i feel very strongly that i should be involved again . judge sprague : why now , hmm ? what 's -- what 's changed ? daniel : lucy was returned to her birth mother , who was just recently released from prison . daisy 's never taken care of a child before . she 's rented an apartment , but , i mean , that 's all she 's done , in terms of trying to establish herself . i just -- i really feel like i should be involved in this -- in this case . michael : in order to participate fully in lucy 's life , to ensure her safety and well - being , daniel feels that he needs to exercise his legal rights as the child 's parent , and -- and we ask that his parental rights be restored . judge sprague : well , yes , but my main concern is for the child 's stability , which she has had precious little of . now the social worker 's report indicates ms. carter has provided a safe and loving home . lucy is thriving in her care , and to introduce another parental figure , however well - intentioned , at this point , has the potential to do more harm than good . [ scene_break ] eden : hey , you know , i forgot to ask you . um , i was reading online that billy 's working on a pilot for a `` restless style `` tv show . is that -- is it true ? ricky : there have been some rumors around the office . eden : hmm . well , it was saying that the big story you guys just did about him and patty has the people in hollywood all whipped up . phyllis already won something for that , did n't she ? like , some kind of online journalism thing ? ricky : a webby award . eden : yes . that is so cool . hey , maybe she 'll win the pulitzer . ricky : phyllis deserves much more . you 're right about that . [ scene_break ] judge sprague : given the acrimonious history you and your mother have with ms. carter , i have to wonder if this is n't more about punishing her than doing what 's in the best interest of the child . daniel : no , not at all , your honor . lucy is my daughter , and i just want to make sure that she 's safe , and i want to be a good influence on her life . michael : your honor , my client is eager to step up as this little girl 's father at a time she needs him most . judge sprague : i 'm gon na take a few minutes to consider the petition . phyllis : sorry . hey , hey . daniel : ( clears throat ) phyllis : what 's -- what -- what -- what is that ? i thought you said that this judge was very pro - father 's rights . avery : he usually is . nick : `` usually `` ? michael : well , unfortunately , i do n't think he cares for fathers who sign away those rights . [ scene_break ] jack : so what are we gon na do today ? sarge : the usual , only worse . how 's that grab you ? jack : let 's get started . [ scene_break ] sharon : adam says he 's changed . i know he believes it , but honestly , when he walked up here , that could have gone either way . victor : yeah , it certainly could have . now that he can see again , which is a miracle , i hope that he 'll be able to build a productive life for himself , so he can leave us to live our own . sharon : oh , well , um , thank you for the lunch . i guess we should get back to the office . victor : no , no . no , no , no . you 're staying . i 'm going . sharon : why ? victor : because i asked connie to call the spa and arrange for you to have a relaxing massage after the long trip . sharon : what ? victor : and then i want you to go home and take the day off . sharon : victor , honestly , i 'm -- i 'm fine . that was n't necessary . victor : you turning me down ? sharon : no ! god , no . i did n't say that . ( chuckles ) a massage would be amazing right now . victor : enjoy yourself , okay ? sharon : thank you . thank you for being so thoughtful . ( sighs ) victor : yep , there we go . thank you . victor : thank you . sharon : adam ? adam : ( sighs ) i just misplaced my phone . i came back downstairs and ... look out for it . sharon : oh . okay . well , um , i was just leaving , so ... adam : well , as long as you 're here , there 's something i 'd like to say to you . sharon : what could we possibly have to say to each other ? adam : give me a second , and you might just find out . sharon : i 'm -- well , i have an appointment . adam : well , this will only take a second . i know how much this new job means to you , and i 'm very happy for you , and i 'm proud of your success . you remember , i always told you , you can do anything you set your mind to . sharon : ( clears throat ) thank you , and i 'm really glad that your sight came back . i would n't wish the experience you had on anyone . adam : it made me realize that if something 's important enough to you , you never give up . [ scene_break ] jack : ( grunts ) ( groans ) ( breathing heavily ) sarge : come on , come on , come on . jack : i 'm trying . ( grunting ) sarge : there you go . jack : i 'm busting my butt here . for what i 'm not making any progress . sarge : you are making progress . you 're getting stronger all the time . here , here . come on . jack : you see my legs move ? i did n't see my legs move . ( breathing heavily ) sarge : it 's all related , jack . ca n't have one without the other . jack : ( grunts ) sarge : you know what ? jack : ( breathing heavily ) sarge : let me take a little break here , okay ? calm down for a minute . you 're starting to get on my nerves . jack : ( breathing heavily ) nikki : hey . how 'd it go ? you all finished ? jack : oh , boy , am i finished . nikk , i feel like i 'm trying to empty an ocean with a teaspoon . nikki : oh , jack , look at how much you have accomplished . you 're living at home . you 're taking care of yourself . jack : and what about jabot ? if i 'd been able to go to that trip to japan , i would have come home with a contract . i want my life back ! i 'm gon na have that operation . sarge : what operation ? [ scene_break ] daniel : does n't look good , does it ? phyllis : no , no , no , listen . um , hey , what you said to the judge was beautiful . it had an effect . man : all rise . judge sprague : please sit . judge sprague : while i was in chambers , received a friend of the court brief from the child 's mother , daisy carter she fully supports the petition , feeling it is in lucy 's best interests to have both parents in her life , and this is a significant endorsement for mr. romalotti . the petition is thereby granted . ( bangs gavel ) we 're adjourned . phyllis : okay , i do n't -- i do n't care why or how it happened . i 'm just glad it did . nick : congratulations , daniel . daniel : thanks . michael : paperwork 's finished . just say the word , and i 'll file for custody . avery : daniel ? daniel : yeah , let 's do it . phyllis : excuse -- excuse me . avery : excuse me . phyllis : oh , please . ricky : i see you got what you wanted . phyllis : yeah . um , you know what you have to do , right ? ricky : i 'm on it . phyllis : okay . nick : i 'll see you , man . daniel : bye . daisy : if lucy were old enough to understand , i 'm sure she 'd be as thrilled as i am . daniel : now that my paternal rights have been restored , i 'm going after sole custody . my lawyers just left to file the paperwork . daisy : i - i do n't understand , daniel . i just -- i just helped you out here , and this is how you repay me ? by cutting me out of our daughter 's life ? daniel : i 'm doing exactly what i said i was gon na do . daisy : lucy needs both of us ! daniel : ( chuckles ) you know , i keep saying it over and over and over again , but it just does n't seem to be sinking in . we are never gon na be some kind of happy family . i do n't even want you anywhere around lucy . daisy : i 'm her mother . daniel : no , no , no . you gave birth to her . that 's it . you think that coming in and pretending like you 're a good mom for a couple of weeks , that ... daisy : ( sniffles ) daniel : that just undoes all the damage that you 've done ? no . i think the courts will see it that way , too . ( gate swivels open ) ( gate swivels closed ) daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : what a nice surprise . victoria : i know what you 're trying to do with genevieve , and it 's not gon na work . victor : is that so ? [ scene_break ] leslie : so you really think victor and his daughter could get into a bidding war ? genevieve : well , given some of the repulsive things that he 's done to her , i 'd say that it 's a distinct possibility . talk about having your day turn around , right ? leslie : ( chuckles ) man : genevieve atkinson ? genevieve : yes . man : you 've been served . genevieve : what ? no , this ca n't be for real . [ scene_break ] phyllis : yeah , you got ta keep champagne in the fridge , 'cause you never know when you 're gon na celebrate . avery : that 's a good motto . nick : i still can not believe that daisy helped you out like that . daniel : ah , well , now we know why , huh ? phyllis : ulterior motive she had . i 'm shocked . avery : yeah , i had a feeling her feelings for daniel would be her undoing . daniel : ( laughs ) well , your feelings were right . michael : all right , all right . listen up , everybody . i am delighted that we won today . phyllis : uh , and toast . michael : yeah , but ... phyllis : but ? michael : we 're headed into a much tougher fight . now trust me when i say , at the custody hearing , daisy is not gon na make the same mistake twice . phyllis : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ricky : you okay ? daisy : no . ricky : hey . daisy : this is so unfair . i just -- all i want is my little girl to live in a real home , and the other side used that against me . they played me . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) i mean , how could i have been so stupid ? ricky : no , no , no . they -- they figured out where you were vulnerable and they exploited it . that 's just what lawyers do . daisy : i 'm gon na be honest . i 've used lucy to get myself certain things , but that was before i knew what it was like to be her real mom ... and now i could lose her . god , ricky , what am i gon na do ? [ scene_break ] michael : whoo ! phyllis : oh , dead soldier . who wants more ? avery : uh , i 'm good , thanks . phyllis : yeah ? nick : yeah , me , too . phyllis : oh . michael : mm . tough luck . phyllis : hey . ( laughs ) more for us . okay , toast to ... michael : toast . phyllis : ricky . michael : ricky . phyllis : to ricky , for being our inside man and getting the inside scoop on daisy . michael : okay , careful , careful , please . phyllis : what michael : we do n't want anything backfiring on us . avery : yeah , ricky always got results for me , although i sometimes question his methods . michael : all right , just keep us posted on what he 's up o -- no going off the rails . phyllis : oh , off the rails , blah , blah , blah , blah . michael : ( chuckles ) phyllis : i 'll keep an eye on him . avery : i need to get going . thanks for the champagne . phyllis : you 're welcome . hey , you leaving too ? nick : yeah , are you , uh ... michael : okay , i guess i am . phyllis : ( laughs ) michael : all right . wait up , avery . i 've got ta leave , too . avery : oh . michael : bye . phyllis : well , i mean , you do n't have to . michael : see you , nick . nick : see you , bud . phyllis : so ... thank you ... for coming . i could n't have done that without you . nick : i 'm glad i could be there for you . phyllis : i 'm glad you were there . you must be tired from the airplane . right ? you probably want to go to bed . [ scene_break ] eden : you won ! daniel : yeah . eden : that 's so fantastic . daniel : yes . eden : congratulations . daniel : yeah , thank you . we 're all pretty stoked . um , got your , uh , message . what 's up with ricky ? eden : well ... he told me he 's trying to get close to daisy to help you and phyllis . is that true ? daniel : yeah . guess he would n't mind having the boss owe him one , you know ? ( clicks tongue ) eden : so he 's , like , what , going undercover to help you get custody ? daniel : more or less . eden : well , i wonder how far he 's willing to go . daniel : what 's that supposed to mean ? eden : i saw daisy and ricky kissing . [ scene_break ] ricky : you really love her , do n't you ? daisy : ( sniffles ) to think that i abandoned my own child ... kills me . if i have to spend the rest of my life making it up to her , i will . ( sighs ) daisy : ( sniffles ) ohh . daisy : ( sniffles ) ricky : phyllis sent me here to spy on you , to get dirt that they can use against you . daisy : what ? why would you do that ? ricky : i 'm not , but we 're gon na let phyllis think that i am . daisy : what are you saying ? ricky : that i 'm gon na help you . [ scene_break ] adam : i 'll always treasure our time together , especially the time we spent at my mom 's farm . i would n't have gone back there , had you not convinced me to do that , and as you know , it changed my life . sharon : just a few years too late . i have to go . adam : sharon . i really do want you to be happy . i wish nothing but the best for you . [ scene_break ] victoria : i know you 're pressuring genevieve to sell . victor : for your information , she came to me . victoria : and you told her that beauty of nature , without the japanese market , is n't worth what it once was . victor : it ai n't . victoria : so you think you 're gon na get it for peanuts now ? victor : a hell of a lot more peanuts than anyone else is willing to pay , i assure you . victoria : oh , well , i would n't be so sure of that , because i 've already talked to genevieve about selling it to me . victor : that 's absurd . victoria : we 'll see . victor : yes , we will , indeed . [ scene_break ] leslie : ( sighs ) it looks like you might not be selling beauty of nature after all . jack 's suit is asking the court to declare your purchase invalid . genevieve : that 's ridiculous . i mean , it 's posturing , right ? it -- like what victor 's doing . leslie : it depends . now did you see jack 's sealed bid ? genevieve : ( sighs ) he showed it to me , you know ? i - it 's not like i went through his files or anything like that . leslie : mm - hmm . and you saw it before you made a bid , right ? something jack did n't realize you were planning to do ? genevieve : and if i said yes ? leslie : then we might have a problem . [ scene_break ] jack : it 's still in the research phase , but the results are promising . sarge : if you were a hopeless case , jack , i would say , fine , it 's your life , be a guinea pig , but you are not a hopeless case . jack : which makes me a viable candidate for this procedure . nikki : jack , you said that the doctors would have to remove the bullet before putting in the stem cells . jack : correct . nikki : well , that 's very close to your spine . sarge : which is exactly the point , which is also why your doctors do n't want to touch this . one slip - up during surgery . oh , my -- jack : what do you expect me to do ? sit around and do nothing ? sarge : jack , look , i - i - i understand that this is frustrating to you , but there are no quick fixes . you really need to give physical therapy a shot . this dangerous procedure you are conte -- jack : this is my one shot at walking again . i want to take it . sarge : it 's not worth the risk . nikki : what risk ? sarge : if the procedure fails and the nerves do not regenerate , jack will never walk again . jack will be in that chair until the day jack dies . [ next_on ] daniel : you 're really good with her . daisy : i love her . harmony : i 'm harmony . sarge : sarge . harmony : it 's kind of funny i run into somebody from a.a. now . jack : what are you doing here ? genevieve : please do n't kick me out . | sarge and nikki discuss jack and his therapy . jack reads the newspaper about newman getting the japanese contract . avery and jack go over their plans to sue genevieve . victoria assures billy that beauty of nature will be just fine . genevieve tells victoria that she is considering selling beauty of nature back to victor . sharon surprises victor in his office . when chelsea approaches adam at the athletic club bar , he warns her that he will probably not be good company . daisy gets a cup of coffee at crimson lights before she goes to court to fight for custody of lucy . eden remembers seeing ricky and daisy kissing . eden calls daniel before he goes to court . phyllis fixes daniel 's tie . nick surprises phyllis with a visit before they leave for court . adam and chelsea sit at a table and discuss victor . sharon and victor walk in and sit down at the bar . victoria can not believe her ears that genevieve would sell beauty of nature back to victor . eden and ricky talk about her seeing him and daisy kissing . ricky tries to explain everything to eden about the kiss between him and daisy . phyllis , daniel , nick and michael arrive in court to find daisy and her attorney already there . the court hearing begins with the judge not being so lenient on daniel as everyone thought . the judge asks daniel a lot of questions about why he gave away his parental rights and why he wants those parental rights reinstated . victoria asks genevieve to sell beauty of nature to her . victor and sharon celebrate newman getting the mitsukoshi contract . when adam approaches them , victor asks him what he wants . |
summer : hey , grandpa . is it true ? abby : they reached a verdict ? victor : yeah , i guess the deliberation 's been rather quickly . abby : is that a good sign or a bad sign ? summer : i think it 's good . i can feel it . victor : come here . [ sighs ] thank you for your support , okay ? all your love . so , having said that , if -- i mean , when i walk out of here a free man , then ... [ sighs ] i just want the two of you by my side . nikki : oh , god , i hate this . every minute is like an hour . i ca n't remember the last time i was this scared . jack : and you thought you 'd find courage in the bottom of a bottle . nikki : did n't work . what a shock . jack : never does . nikki : what will ? jack : why do n't we start with a cup of coffee ? nikki : and after that ? jack : and facing your fears head on . what is it you 're most afraid of ? that victor will be convicted and sent to prison ? nikki : of course . what else could it be ? nick : maybe what the rest of us are afraid of -- dad skating these charges and going free . phyllis : [ voice breaking ] i do n't know how to forgive victor . i do n't know how to stop these thoughts . i do n't know how to ... make these feelings go away . what 's wrong with me ? what 's wrong with me ? billy : come here . it 's all right . phyllis : [ sighs , sniffles ] victoria : am i interrupting something ? billy : what are you doing here ? victoria : catching you two alone together -- again . apparently . but at least this time you 've got your pants on . billy : no . it 's not at all what you 're thinking . victoria : then what is it ? michael : yeah , uh , i - i completely understand . thank you . lauren : [ sighs ] hi . michael : hey . lauren : it 's all over town , what happened in court today . michael : ooh , `` what happened . `` nice euphemism for victor busting me and the judge warning that i could lose my license , blah , blah , blah . lauren : reporters have been calling nonstop wanting your side of the story . michael : mm - hmm . i have been pressing mute a lot . lauren : honey , what are we gon na do ? michael : i honestly do n't know . i gambled with my career . i put all of my chips on the table , and i lost . whether or not victor newman is convicted , the company he created has been crippled by the scandal . it would take a miracle to save newman enterprises now . adam : hey . chelsea : hi . it 's not gon na be as easy as you thought , is it ? adam : well , i never thought it was gon na be easy , you know ? it does n't matter , though . guilty , not guilty -- i 'm done with newman for good . i 'm not looking back . this just in -- the jury in the trial of victor newman has reached a verdict . chelsea : [ sighs ] chelsea : you know , you 're gon na want to have a clear head when you head back to the courthouse . adam : what makes you think i 'm going back ? chelsea : are you being serious ? adam : yeah , honey , why would i go back ? just to get sucked back into that ? chelsea : adam , so you can finally put this all to rest . the only way you 're ever gon na be free is if you see victor get the justice that he deserves . adam : i think you 're assuming a whole hell of a lot there , babe . and by the way , victor newman rarely gets what he deserves . chelsea : well , there 's a first time for everything . no matter what happens , adam , i feel like you need this . you need to face your demons . you need to exorcise your father once and for all . i feel like you need to be there to see this happen . if you 're not there to actually see him carted off to prison , you 're gon na always regret it . adam : you 're right . you 're right . chelsea : i know . you 're saying that like it 's news . adam : [ chuckles ] no . uh ... anyway , i guess ... i should go , so ... chelsea : do you want me to go with you ? adam : huh ? yeah , no , i do , um , want you to go with me . of course . i just ... i sort of feel like this is something i should do on my own , you know ? does that make any sense at all ? chelsea : it does make sense . good luck , not that you need it . adam : i appreciate your optimism , babe , i do . but after that performance that my father gave today , i think we all need to prepare ourselves that there 's more than a small chance that victor will go free . chelsea : bye . adam : bye . michael : before you got here , i was fielding a phone call from the bar association . they have started the process to have me disbarred . lauren : michael . michael : huh ? hmm . thank you for trying . there 's no way out of this . and you can go ahead and say it . `` i told you so . `` you warned me that this could end badly . lauren : i did . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : but i also said that you had my support , and you still have it . i wanted victor to pay more than anyone . michael : not more than i did . lauren : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . if i was n't so emotionally involved in this , i probably could have talked you out of it . michael : [ chuckling ] no . you could n't have . because , honestly , i would do it again . except for a few things . i underestimated victor . a rookie mistake . that was my fatal mistake , too . my fatal flaw . [ sighs ] victor : uh , sir , if you do n't mind , um , we 're not doing any harm to anyone , so this may be the last chance i have to say goodbye to my daughter and granddaughter . thank you . appreciate it . summer : hey . victor : yeah ? summer : what 's with the 180 ? you -- you just said it 's a matter of when , not if you walk out of here . victor : well ... abby : was that just for our benefit ? summer : no , no , abby . we -- we ca n't think like that . victor : look , in case the verdict goes against me , i want you to walk out of here with your heads held high , okay ? and especially you , sweetheart . you 're carrying my grandchild . you be careful . you be positive , okay ? abby : i will . i promise . summer : what does the future even look like without you ? victor : [ sighs ] come here . you will always be a part of my life , okay ? abby : you better be . victor : and i know that your future will be brilliant . i know that . you 're newmans . you 're beautiful and bright girls . as for the rest , i 'm not so sure . newman against newman until there 's nothing left ... [ sighs ] ... but bitterness and betrayal . nikki : what are you even doing here ? were n't you going home to your family ? nick : i got a text from someone saying , uh , you could use some company while we waited for word on dad . nikki : oh , really ? who was that ? what -- you did that ? jack : nik -- nikki : oh , you -- you contacted him and said , `` come down and pick up your lush of a mother before she makes a fool of herself ? `` jack : i definitely did not say that . nick : okay , mom , mom , let 's go home . nikki : where would `` home `` be , son ? where i lived with your father , where we celebrated birthdays and holidays and basically spent our entire lives in ? i ca n't go back to that house because your ex - wife burned it down . nick : okay , let 's not get sidetracked . nikki : [ sighs ] it 's just as well . that old house just reminds me of what a failure i was -- my husband , my family . jack : you 're being too hard on yourself , nikki . nikki : no , i am not . every time i fell down , victor was there to pick me up . every time . and how do i pay him back ? i turn my back on him . nick : no , mom . no . nikki : yeah . nick : you told the truth . jack : and even if victor never understands it , you did it out of love . nick : we all did . look , it does n't matter . it 's in the hands of the jury now . [ cell phone vibrates ] nikki : [ sighs ] nick : speaking of ... nikki : oh , my god . the verdict is in ? oh ! okay . i 'd order that coffee . apparently i 'm gon na need it . i 'm gon na need it . phyllis : it is no secret that i have been beyond furious with your father , and that fury has made me stoop to his level to get revenge , and i became someone i 'm not very proud of . prime example -- pulling michael into this whole thing . and if i could go back , i would , but i ca n't . and now after all that , this whole thing might blow up in my face , and nobody seems to understand that . victoria : except for billy , because of everything you 've been through with adam . billy : hi . i 'm billy . i 'm a recovering revenge seeker . victoria : okay , so you two are comrades in revenge . phyllis : it mostly involves billy listening to me rant . thank you for talking me off the edge . i will give you two some time alone . billy : surprise . victoria : you think it 's funny that i walked in on you and phyllis like this again ? billy : i did n't mean that . i 'm talking about the house . mom gave me the house . victoria : i like what you 've done with it . made some changes . you used the gray that i like . billy : yeah . victoria : why ? billy : why do you think ? victoria : did you do this for me ? billy : [ chuckles ] does it matter ? victoria : we can talk decor some other time . i came by for two reasons . first one is your brother convinced me to come and see you . we were talking earlier about what life might look like after my father ... billy : goes to prison ? victoria : if that happens , i just want you to know that i 'm gon na do whatever i can to end this feud between our families . billy : that 's good . if anybody 's gon na be able to take care of that , that 's gon na be you . victoria : thank you . billy : what 's the other reason why you 're here , vick ? victoria : i wanted to give you this . billy : vick , do n't . [ sighs ] victoria : a little housewarming present for you . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] michael : i have two choices here . i could stay , fending off the press , feeling sorry for myself , or we could head out to the club , order a bottle of champagne , and turn this wake into a celebration . hmm ? is it just me , or does that second option sound infinitely better ? lauren : it does . i -- [ sighs ] -- i just do n't know what we 're celebrating . michael : oh , aside from the fact that victor is in an 8x6 cell ? freedom . freedom . freedom from billing by the hour . [ sighs ] freedom from being available to my clients 24/7 . freedom from wearing a tie to work . hell , freedom from even having an office . listen , from this moment on , all this is yours all the time . hug me . [ chuckles ] nick : mom ? [ elevator doors open ] nick : you 're not in this alone . nikki : why does it feel that way ? victoria : yeah . because i 'm an idiot . nikki : [ sighs ] honey , no , you 're not . victoria : i 'm so sorry , mom . i 'm sorry about before , accusing you of helping dad . nikki : stop . victoria : it 's totally ridiculous . nikki : you were upset . you were frustrated and sad and disappointed in me , and those are all feelings that i can very much relate to right now . victoria : can you please forgive me ? nikki : honey , there is nothing to forgive . victoria : are abby and summer here ? christine : they 're inside . listen , uh , the judge is about to return . you may want to grab a seat . jack : thanks , chris . nick : this is happening . nikki : i have no idea how to feel about this . victoria : what about noah ? nick : uh , i told him i 'd call him , let him know if we get the news . victoria : okay , well , then i guess it 's just all of us . [ elevator doors open ] jack : just made it . adam : yeah . jack , you mind if i sit with you ? nick : adam . adam : hmm ? nick : well , i guess we 'll save a seat if you change your mind . jack : hey . adam : yeah ? jack : why do n't you go ahead ? i 'm waiting for phyllis anyway . and it seems like your family is waiting for you . adam : all right . [ sighs ] jack : come on , phyllis . where are you ? [ elevator doors open ] phyllis : hey . jack : hey . i was starting to worry . phyllis : sorry i ran off like that . i just needed some time by myself . jack : with billy ? phyllis : oh , he found me and round me up . jack : well , thank you for bringing her here . billy : yeah . jack : listen , the judge is en route . maybe we should join the others , huh ? phyllis : okay . jack : you 're not coming ? billy : no , i 'm gon na get out of here . jack : and miss the verdict ? that 's exactly what you did at adam 's trial . billy : well , maybe i 'm not feeling very optimistic or maybe if i do n't actually hear the words `` not guilty , `` it wo n't be real . phyllis : it 's not gon na happen , billy . billy : well , either way , i 'm not gon na be in there . jack : shall we ? phyllis : let 's do this . judge murray : in the case of the people vs. victor newman , the jury has reached a verdict . bailiff ? will the defendant please rise ? victor newman , on the counts of kidnapping and fraud , the jury finds you ... guilty as charged . summer : what ? judge murray : i 'd like to thank the jury for their deliberation and unanimous decision . thank you . abby : no . judge murray : [ bangs gavel ] summer : [ sobs ] victoria : it 's gon na be okay . nick : it 's what we wanted , remember ? nikki : is it ? phyllis : did i hear correctly ? jack : guilty as charged . phyllis : oh , my god . judge murray : at this juncture , i see no reason to delay sentencing . victor : your honor , would you hold off for a moment ? i would like to address the court . christine : no objection , your honor . judge murray : uh , the floor is yours , mr. newman . victor : your honor , i do n't expect mercy . i think mercy is for the weak . the verdict was `` guilty . `` i accept that . because i am guilty ... of loving those who have betrayed me and testified against me . perhaps they have forgotten that love ... or they 've chosen not to remember it . victor : we 're gon na go on our second honeymoon now . you spin the globe , and you point a finger , and that 's where we 'll wake up tomorrow . nikki : no business ? victor : no business . just us . victor : your honor , i must admit that i 'm not always the easiest man to deal with . i have strong opinions about things , and i 've certainly had differences with various members of my family . but i 've always tried very hard -- very hard -- to respect those differences . victor : son , you are free to live life as you please . nick : look , i love sage , and i 'm committed to her and this baby . and this family will accept her , or you and everyone else in it will have to answer to me . victor : that 's what it means to be a newman . you defend those you love at all costs . victor : love and respect , and then i guess there 's trust . and i 've made the mistake of trusting in those who are closest to me , trusting that we were more than business partners , that we are family . victor : how do i thank you , my sweetheart ? this means a lot to me . victoria : pretty soon it 'll be as good as new . victor : yep . victoria : yep . victor : well , i guess this was just canvas and oil , was n't it ? that could n't survive a fire . victoria : i think it would take more than a few minor setbacks ... to destroy this . just like you . victor : but what i 'm perhaps most guilty of , your honor , is hoping and believing that love and trust and respect could overcome years and years of resentment . adam : i 'm a fool , right ? victor : no , son . you 're a newman . if you have n't noticed , we have stubborn streaks in us . you get it ? your brother saved all the children . he 's probably arguing with paul williams right now to get back into the building to save the rest of us . now , come on . let 's go . stop talking . adam : obstinate loyalty to the people we love is inherited is what you 're saying , huh ? victor : did i miscalculate ? yeah . but if those are the crimes that the jury found me guilty of , then i agree . i am guilty . and i would n't change a damn thing . judge murray : eloquently said , mr. newman . your love for your family is admirable . but the fact of the matter is , your love was not on trial here . your actions were . and for that reason , the court sentences you to ... 10 years in state prison . court is adjourned . [ bangs gavel ] chelsea : hello . billy : hey . chelsea : so ... [ sighs ] are you sitting here with a victor newman voodoo doll , poking and praying for a maximum sentence ? billy : no , but that 's a great idea . i wish i would have thought about that . no , no voodoo dolls . just over it . told phyllis the same thing . if i can forgive adam , i can surely get over my anger towards victor . chelsea : billy , is that you ? billy : it 's got to end . not as much for me as ... chelsea : oh . as victoria . yeah . well , so does this mean that after the trial , there 's still a chance for you guys ? billy : no . i do n't think so . she gave me this back today . chelsea : oh . billy , you know how this works . it 's jewelry . it gets passed back and forth a lot . it does n't mean anything . billy : no . no . today it , uh , definitely felt like it meant something . what about you and adam ? i hear he 's walking away from newman . chelsea : that 's right . billy : okay . does that mean the verdict does n't change anything or ... chelsea : um , you know , i 'm still trying to figure that out . kind of confused because i just had to , like , force him to go back to the courthouse . billy : why ? why did you do that ? i mean , i understand why he would n't want to be there , but why ? chelsea : well , i do n't know . i just feel like it 's important for him to be there . you have to close one door in order to open another , right ? billy : assuming victor is found guilty . chelsea : yes . and that is assuming a lot . billy : well , no voodoo dolls , but cheers to the next door opening being the one to victor 's cell . victor : you satisfied now ? phyllis : it 's a start . jack : do n't engage . christine : do not say anymore . go . out . phyllis : we all got what we were looking for . christine : by the skin of our teeth . you 'll be lucky if the judge does n't slap a fine on you -- or worse . because of your meddling , a guilty man almost went free . phyllis : `` almost `` being the operative word . victor is going to prison . christine : [ scoffs ] phyllis : where he belongs . christine : no thanks to you . phyllis : would you just get over it ? jack : phyllis . christine : you think michael 's gon na get over it ? he 's already been disbarred once . phyllis : and you are the one who reinstated him , and we are grateful to you . christine : my god , you are such a crappy friend . to put him in this position ? [ scoffs ] i hope you 're proud of yourself . phyllis : what are you staring at me for ? look , i know . i know . i - i am terrified for michael and what this might mean for his career , all right ? i know i need to find him . jack : okay . um , you go ahead . i 'll catch up with you , all right ? hey , you okay ? victoria : [ sighs ] um , yeah , you know , i 'm just -- i 'm kind of numb . so many mixed emotions right now . jack : i think we 're all feeling a bit of that . victoria : especially my mom . jack : listen , speaking of that , uh , keep a close eye on her . i - i saw her at the club earlier , at the bar . victoria : yeah , i know . nick told me . we 'll stay on top of that . jack : good , good . look , you guys look out for each other , all right ? if i can be any help at all , let me know . victoria : thanks , jack , but you kind of have your own family to worry about . jack : how do you mean ? victoria ? victoria : well , you know how you urged me to talk to billy earlier about what i told you ? i went to his place , and he was there with phyllis . jack : uh - huh . victoria : i just got a strange vibe from those two . jack : what kind of vibe ? victoria : i do n't know exactly . jack : you think those two are up to something ? victoria : something . jack : some misguided business venture ? victoria : maybe . or maybe it was something different . jack : i 'll keep a lookout , okay ? victoria : okay , jack . michael : to something new and bold and bubbly . traditionally this is the time that we clink and drink ? lauren : i 'm sorry . you know , uh , every time you try and put a positive spin on this , i realize you 're just as afraid as i am . michael : hey . [ chuckles ] we have survived worse . we can certainly survive this . phyllis : i hear the bar association 's out to get you . michael : [ sighs ] phyllis : we 're gon na fight it . you and me . and we 're gon na restore your -- lauren : all right , you know what , phyllis ? just stop . have n't you done enough ? michael : lauren . lauren : no , you would n't be in this mess if it were n't for her . phyllis : i thought you were in on our plan . lauren : yeah , your plan . i was . i gave you both my support . i realize that . phyllis : but ? lauren : but it 's like you 're a force of nature . you 're like this tornado that keeps churning until everybody gets caught up in your obsession . phyllis : he could have said no . lauren : how ? you make it completely impossible , and now my husband may never be able to practice law again ! michael : that 's an outcome i can live with . lauren : you should n't have to . phyllis : that we both agree on . i am so sorry . i - i -- [ sighs ] this whole thing has just gotten out of control , and i am praying you do not lose your license . michael : i know . phyllis : [ sighs ] he was found guilty . 10 years . that 's it . michael : victor newman in prison . never thought we 'd live to see it . phyllis : well , it 's here . and in the end , justice won . i 'm sorry . lauren : justice ? is that what she calls it ? michael : yeah . 10 years . hardly seems enough when you consider what victor did ... and what it 's about to cost us . you 're right . i 'm afraid . what if there 's no comeback this time ? if i 'm not a lawyer [ scoffs ] who am i ? adam : well ... chelsea : `` well , `` what ? i have n't heard anything . adam : you have n't heard anything ? what ? are we living under a rock now , sweetheart ? chelsea : well , i went out to distract myself , and i turned my phone off . adam : oh . chelsea : he got off , did n't he ? i knew it . i knew it . i was stupid to think that -- adam : guilty . chelsea : what ? adam : yeah . guilty . he got 10 years . chelsea : oh , my god . how are -- uh , w - w - what was it -- what was it like ? adam : i mean , i do n't think my feet are on the ground yet . it was -- it was surreal . chelsea : i - i do n't know what to say , adam . adam : no one does . [ scoffs ] chelsea : how did he react ? adam : um , you know , like someone canceled his newspaper subscription , you know ? he sort of did n't really react at all . chelsea : hmm . and what about the family ? adam : um ... i think they 're in shock . chelsea : yeah . what about you ? you okay ? adam : you know , whatever . just another day . chelsea : i 'm gon na need more than that , adam newman . adam : i do n't know , babe . i - i do n't know . i mean ... it does n't feel like freedom , you know ? the demons are still there , the doubt 's still there . it 's ... chelsea : do you think he 'll serve all 10 years ? adam : are you serious ? do you think he 'll serve all 10 years ? come on . this is victor newman we 're talking about . this is n't the end . it 's just the beginning . nick : it 's a hell of a day . victoria : mom , let 's get you home . nikki : no , not until i see your father . victoria : do you really think that 's such a good idea ? abby : in the state he 's in , i know that you want to see him , but i do n't know if he 'd feel the same way . nikki : how can you say that , after everything that was just said in there ? victor loves his family . it 's the most important thing to him . and despite everything , he still believes that . nick : i do n't mean to sound cynical -- nikki : well , then do n't . nick : he was speaking to the judge . he was literally asking for a get - out - of- jail - free card . nikki : no , he was n't , nicholas . he was speaking to us ! i know he was ! summer : grandpa ? victor : may i have a moment with my family , please ? thank you . jack : wow . when you said you were starting to remodel katherine 's house ... billy : you know me . ca n't do anything halfway . jack : jill know about this ? billy : eh , mom hated the old couch . jack : it is n't just a couch . billy : ca n't start new with old chintz , right ? phyllis approved the changes . jack : and , of course , that 's all that matters . billy : what happened in court ? victor slither away again ? jack : guilty . 10 years in the state penitentiary . billy : um , i mean , i would say i 'm sorry , but i 'm clearly not sorry . jack : yeah , that seems to be the general consensus . billy : how 's phyllis ? is she , uh , doing backflips right now ? jack : phyllis was victorious . in fact , i 'm surprised she did n't come straight here to celebrate . billy : okay , jack . you got something to say , you can say it . lauren : i do n't love you for your office , for your success , for your law degree . i love you , michael baldwin . and you are so much more than that framed piece of paper , and i hope you know that . michael : yeah . i know it . lauren : [ sniffles ] michael : it 's just ... it 's a bit unnerving . you know , even at my worst , i could , uh ... i could look at that framed piece of paper on the wall . you know , i could ... i could know i was n't an absolute lost cause . [ both chuckle ] lauren : [ sniffles ] so now ? you look at me , all right ? michael : it 's my favorite view . when i married you , i - i promised to be the man you deserved . now , if i 'm not that man , if i let you down -- lauren : have you not been listening to me ? i believe in you more now than i ever have . and wherever this journey takes us , and whatever happens next , i will always be by your side . michael : hmm . thank god for that . lauren : [ laughs ] michael : thank god for you . i 'd be lost without you . lauren : yes . michael : [ chuckles ] lauren : [ laughing ] yes , you most certainly would be . [ sniffles ] jack : before i left the courthouse , victoria implied that there was something going on between you and phyllis . billy : well , that 's ominous . jack : she said she saw the two of you here , picked up a strange vibe . billy : well [ chuckles ] i mean , come on . that 's -- that 's not even surprising . vicki 's not happy that phyllis and me are working together on pass key , and now that victor 's in jail and she 's head of newman , she 's really not gon na be happy about it , so it 's -- it is what it is . i do n't know . jack : and that would make sense , then . except victoria never mentioned a word about the internet - security project . she made it sound like whatever she was picking up on had nothing to do with business . phyllis : because it did n't . summer : grandpa , i 'm so sorry . abby : are you okay ? victor : i 'll be all right . nikki : victor , i hope you can come to understand we -- we did what we thought was best for you . victoria : we love you so incredibly much , dad . nikki : and what you said in the courtroom ... i 'll keep that in my heart forever . nick : do n't worry about us . i 'll take care of everyone , make sure we stick together . we 'll be the family you expect us to be . nikki : yes . your family . victor : i do n't have a family anymore . you 're all dead to me . [ next_on ] natalie : this is my moment , and i owe it all to you . nick : hello ? sharon : nick ? shawn is in labor . we 're at the coffeehouse . nick : we 're on our way . | michael wonders what his life will be like if he is no longer allowed to practice law . phyllis apologizes to michael and promises to fight his disbarment . victoria gives billy his ring back and gets a `` weird vibe `` when she sees phyllis with billy . victoria tells jack that she saw phyllis with billy earlier and advised him to keep an eye on them , because she sensed something different about their relationship . jack goes to confront billy about victoria 's suspicions about his relationship with phyllis . |
nick : beautiful . dress is n't so bad , either . chelsea : it 's for chloe 's wedding dress as a trim or -- or a wrap . nick : chelsea , um -- chelsea : nick , um , it 's really good to see you , but i just -- i do n't really have time to talk right now . nick : uh , good . well , what i have to say wo n't take long . ashley : hey . abby : hi ! both : mwah ! abby : i am starving . what are you hungry for ? ashley : information . i want to know why you 're so excited . abby : so , i took your advice , and i initiated the project i told you about . ashley : already ? abby : mm - hmm . the one i pitched to dad about housing start - up tech companies at newman . ashley : yeah , but he was n't receptive . abby : well , i found an off - site property , and i selected start - ups that show real promise , that way when they 're successful , newman gets a share of the profits . ashley : but , honey , if you 're bankrolling these companies , what happens if they 're not successful ? abby : mom , this is going to work . newman enterprises investing in the future of young entrepreneurs -- it 's a win / win . ashley : it does sound very promising . i 'm sorry your dad does n't share your vision . abby : well , he let victoria talk him out of it . she said the risk was too high . ashley : i thought you factored that in . abby : yeah , it 's all covered . mom , victoria is just jealous . she only torpedoed the idea because it was n't hers . ashley : or maybe she 's looking out for you , honey . abby : or maybe she 's underestimating me like she always does . [ scoffs ] my sister is gon na be blown away when i pull this off . cane : hey . victoria : have you heard ? i 'm interviewing juliet today . cane : yeah , she texted me . i do n't think she 's gon na disappoint you , either . victoria : it 's too bad she does n't have as much experience as the other candidates . cane : [ sighs ] well , uh , at least you 're giving her a chance , the way you gave me one , so ... victoria : well , you were hardly a long shot , cane . cane : well , it meant a lot to me , you know , that you trusted me to negotiate the sato deal after i gave you such a hard time about buying brash & sassy . victoria : you know , before i bought this company , i saw for myself how good you are at your job , so sending you to japan was a no - brainer . you do n't have to prove yourself to me . and as far as i 'm concerned , we do n't have to have this conversation ever again . deal ? cane : hmm . deal . lily : hey , jordan ! hi ! so good to see you . jordan : what 's put that smile on your face ? lily : well , devon is finally cutting himself loose from hilary . jordan : yeah . i heard about that . lily : and the best part is he 's just giving her gc buzz as her settlement . that 's it . so i am very happy that she 's not bankrupting him . and if you had anything to do with that , thank you . jack : how long have you been waiting here ? neil : i 'm guessing that your receptionist is on a break . jack : come on in . come on in . neil : [ chuckles ] jack : you of all people do n't have to stand on ceremony . to what do i owe the pleasure of this visit ? neil : you know , i , uh ... this is sort of an awkward situation . jack : family thing ? neil : ashley offered me a job . jack : i had no idea . neil : yeah , i figured as much . jack : what kind of job ? neil : well , the description was sort of vague . jack : let me guess . she 's worried . she wants you to keep an eye on me , kind of be my babysitter . neil : she did n't say that precisely . jack : what precisely did she say ? neil : well , she said she 's concerned about some of your decision making as of late , like hiring gloria to man the desk out there . jack : [ sighs ] neil : and she 's also bothered by your obsession with wanting to exact revenge on people who have wronged you . jack : like billy . neil : so you and ashley have discussed this . jack : oh , ashley has made her displeasure all too clear . but to go behind my back to offer you a job -- neil : um , i turned it down . i told her that our relationship was way too valuable than to get involved with something that might undermine you . neil : [ laughs ] i appreciate the offer . but , jack , i got a brand - new opportunity , something that i think will be huge in genoa city . ashley : well , honey , from everything you 've told me , i think you 're gon na be able to overcome your father 's doubts about this project . i really do . abby : no , not if victoria keeps interfering . ashley : but why would she ? i mean , was n't it just a coincidence that she was there the day that you pitched this ? abby : i do n't know what 's going on with her . i felt weird telling you this the other day , and now it feels weird not telling you . it 's just so complicated working for newman when the abbotts are my family , too . ashley : wait a second . i mean , are you telling me that victoria was talking to victor about jabot ? abby : more specifically uncle jack . she was bragging to dad about how she pulled some power play over jack after he tried to steal a deal from brash & sassy . do you know anything about that ? ashley : yeah . i know about the hockey league deal . i did n't know anything else . what else did she say ? abby : she used the word -- what was it ? -- `` careless . `` ashley : anything else ? abby : she said that he was reckless and that maybe newman could capitalize on that . ashley : did she give you any indication of what she might be holding over your uncle jack ? abby : no , she did n't get into specifics . i just figured it was something big for uncle jack to cave like that . ashley : [ sighs ] you know , there 's always been this little ruthless streak in victoria . even when she was a teenager , she tried so hard to break up my marriage with victor . abby : well , you , my beautiful , brilliant mother , have turned it around , and now everyone gets along ... mostly . ashley : hmm . still , it seems like victoria is her father 's daughter , does n't it ? victoria : so how was your flight ? juliet : long , but worth it . thank you for giving me this opportunity , victoria . victoria : oh , absolutely . but you should know that cane is a huge supporter of yours . [ cell phone rings ] victoria : oh , i 'm so sorry . i was actually expecting this call . juliet : that 's okay . i 'm early . victoria : it 's just gon na take me a few minutes . juliet : [ sighs ] cane : you 're not too jet lagged for the interview ? juliet : i 'm too nervous to be jet lagged . cane : no , no , you do n't have to be nervous , all right ? she knows you , and she likes you . juliet : but hiring me for an executive position ... look , i actually got here early because i was hoping maybe you could take a quick look at my résumé , maybe give me some guidance . cane : sure , sure . let me see . okay . yeah , it 's great . you speak , uh , fluent japanese . juliet : uh - huh . cane : you live in tokyo . juliet : so victoria would n't have to pay to relocate somebody . that 's -- that 's a big plus , right ? cane : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . the , uh , the division manager job requires a people person . okay . juliet : which i am . i - i just could n't exactly list it under skills . cane : yeah , yeah . you , uh , you brought sato back to the table after i botched the deal . but you know what ? i 'd prefer it if we do n't bring that particular -- juliet : but be ready with specifics . cane : absolutely . juliet : will do . cane : okay . juliet : i really do n't have enough leadership experience , though . cane : neither did victoria when she started out , all right ? but you 're eager to learn and you work hard . she 'll appreciate it . you got this . juliet : thanks . cane : come here . your , uh , your tag is sticking out . let me fix it . juliet : you saved me . cane : all right . yeah , well , my wife 's a model , so i was taught well . juliet : thank you , cane . cane : no worries . you got this , okay ? jordan : i ca n't take credit for hilary 's decision . she definitely is her own person . lily : well , you seem like you 're in a good mood , too . jordan : i had a -- i had a great night . lily : what 'd you do ? jordan : i had fun shooting a personal photography project . lily : that 's great . you have n't done a showing in a long time . jordan : hmm . lily : i should come over and then i can -- jordan : not this time , lily . this is private . it 's something i did for myself . lily : okay . well , i 'm sure it 's wonderful . jordan : you know , now that the men 's line has rolled out domestically , i 'm getting inquiries for you from all the fashion houses and photographers . lily : really ? wow . [ laughs ] i mean , i 'm -- i 'm flattered , but you know i have an exclusive with brash & sassy . jordan : your contract will be up in a couple of years . then you can work as much and become as famous as you want to . chelsea : you did n't come here to make me coffee . nick : if you slept as little as i did last night , you need it . i came over here to ... apologize , but i ca n't make myself do it . chelsea : so you 're not sorry ? nick : not for suspecting chloe , and not for following through . if she had anything to do with my brother 's death -- chelsea : then why did you come here , nick ? are you just trying to upset me again ? nick : no , of course not . chelsea : i 've worked so hard to get past my grief . but with you working around the clock trying to prove that my best friend murdered my husband , all you 're doing is making me think about adam again . nick : and that 's what i 'm sorry for . i did n't take into account what this would do to you , you know , that it could hurt you or tear you apart . chelsea : does it really matter that chloe was near the cabin before adam died ? nick : it matters to me . chelsea : but the police said -- nick : yeah , i know what they said . they said that the propane tank exploded and it was an accident . but i 'm not sure about that . and as much as i would love to just drop this for your sake , i just ca n't do it . chelsea : chloe did n't do this ! can you seriously picture her crawling around outside that cabin trying to sabotage the propane tank ? [ chuckling ] it 's ridiculous ! it does n't even make any sense ! you know ... dragging all this up again , it 's not gon na bring adam back . nick : i know . chelsea : i mean ... [ sighs ] i would n't have gotten through the past six months if it was n't for chloe . she was able to , you know , cheer me up and -- and babysit connor when i needed a break , and she helped out here at work . she took on extra responsibilities . i think that that says more about chloe 's character than -- nick : than when she pulled a gun on adam and when she hit him with her car ? chelsea : you are wrong about her . she is not the same person . nick : maybe i am wrong . but maybe i 'm not . but doing this to you is wrong . chelsea : then i am asking you to please drop it . nick : i 'm sorry . i ca n't . but i also ca n't lose you . chelsea : [ sighs ] where does that leave us ? nick : well , i can promise to not try and change your mind about chloe anymore . i can respect your wishes . i can stop talking to you about her . that is the best i can do . chelsea : well , then i guess that will have to be good enough . jack : a father - and - son business . fantastic . this your idea ? neil : devon approached me . let me tell you something . i could n't be more proud and more grateful . jack : i 'll bet . well , give me details . i assume you 're gon na start off pretty small - scale . neil : well , well , that would be too easy . as well you know , devon 's got billions that he wants to use wisely . you know who i am . we both got business degrees , so we 're gon na invest in and acquire companies . jack : you want to build a company that can compete with jabot and newman ? neil : ooh . you worried about the competition ? jack : well , it took this family company decades to build , and in this market , i mean , this endeavor is risky business . neil : devon 's got deep pockets . he 's got a knack for acquisitions . you know , the club 's doing well . the building where he 's living is making a good return for him . and he 's no longer saddled with gc buzz . he gave it away in the divorce to hilary . jack : he did ? i knew she was asking for it . neil : my son is ready to jump in a new project with me . jack : as long as it 's not cosmetics . neil : [ laughs ] victoria : what caused you to move to japan ? juliet : my father was stationed there . victoria : that 's interesting . [ chatter ] cane : smile . victoria : why did you leave that company ? juliet : they closed their japanese division . victoria : oh . well , i 'm surprised that they did n't offer you a job in the states . you were obviously a very important part of that team . juliet : we bounced that around , but i love japan and its culture . and living there while acting as division manager for brash & sassy would be the best of both worlds . victoria : well , your knowledge of our company 's stats and products is really impressive . juliet : and a little geeky . victoria : [ chuckles ] yes , just a tad . juliet : [ chuckles ] well , it 's just the way i am . when i have work i enjoy , i go at it harder than anyone . victoria : you remind me of me . chloe : if you want , i can leave . nick : no , no , i was just about to take off anyway . chelsea 's in wedding dress mode , and i 've kept her from it long enough . chloe : ooh ! it looks like it 's gon na be beautiful . chelsea : yeah , it 's really coming along . but i ca n't start my sewing until you approve the final touches . chloe : you know i 'm gon na love anything that you do . chelsea : no , you are the bride ! so whatever you say goes . nick : you 're gon na make a lovely bride , chloe . i wish nothing but happiness for you and kevin . chloe : thanks , nick . i appreciate that . who knows ? maybe you two will be next . nick : whoa . chelsea : stop it . nick : well , who knows ? see you later . chelsea : okay . bye . nick : bye . bye , chloe . chloe : bye . cane : all right , call me when it 's confirmed , all right ? bye . okay ? and ? juliet : i crushed it . cane : i knew you would . juliet : thank you for the interview tips and for reminding me to smile and all of that . i can not wait to start working with you again . in tokyo , of course . cane : you have a safe flight back . juliet : thank you . cane : all right . juliet : ja ne . cane : ja ne . how 'd it go ? victoria : uh , it went great . yeah . cane : you gon na hire her ? victoria : you know , as much as i 'd like to , juliet 's never run a division , and i need someone who 's worked in a senior management role and has experience launching and supervising a satellite office , cane . cane : you know , she learns quick , and , uh , you know , she 's hungry . victoria : yeah , no , both true . but i 've decided to go with somebody else . cane : really ? victoria : look , she 's great , but she 's just not ready yet , okay ? so do n't take this personally . cane : no , i 'm not . it 's just , uh , i 'm just kind of disappointed for her . but no , i understand . it 's cool . victoria : this is my least favorite part . now i have to call back the candidates to make a cut . cane : well , you know what ? uh , since i recommended her , i 'll do you a favor . i 'll give her the bad news for you . victoria : thank you . i think that would make it easier on her . cane : sure . victoria : cane . cane : yeah ? victoria : would you let juliet know that i was very impressed by her and that i 'll keep her in mind for future opportunities ? cane : yeah . nick : what are you doing here so early ? noah : hey . i just thought i 'd , uh , review these invoices before i meet with that booking agent . nick : oh , yeah ? more live music ? that 's great . noah : yeah . it was awesome last night . there was this woman , tessa . it 's actually reed 's music teacher . excellent . really talented . nick : hmm . she cute ? noah : i - i mean , i was n't ... yeah , that , too . yeah . i guess grandma , uh , heard her outside of crimson lights and hired her on the spot . nick : huh . that 's cool . noah : yeah , i was hoping that , um , she 'd come back for a return engagement . nick : yeah ? why ? so she can sing or you can get her number ? noah : dad , i 'm already following her on social media , so if i want to get a hold of her , she 's just a few keystrokes away . nick : aha . how many , uh , selfies has she posted ? noah : uh , weirdly , none . yeah , she just has pictures of her favorite band . yeah , no personal data . nick : that 's great . noah : hey . dad . you have n't stopped checking your phone since you walked in here . what 's so interesting ? chelsea : okay , so no on all these accessories ? chloe : i mean , i think the dress is just perfect . it is so me . oh , i have great news . my mom agreed to letting us do the wedding at katherine 's house . chelsea : chloe , that 's wonderful . chloe : yeah , there 's really no reason for us to wait to getting hitched , so how quickly do you think you can finish that ? chelsea : right away . plus i already finished my maid of honor dress ! chloe : [ gasps ] amazing . chelsea : [ laughs ] chloe : can i help you with anything ? chelsea : no . no , i 've got it all covered . but you need to compare the pricing for the fall line , all of that fabric . chloe : oh , yeah . on it . chelsea : great . chloe : hey . i do n't know if i 've told you lately , but i really like working with you . chelsea : me , too . [ computer keys clacking ] chelsea : which is why , um ... i 'm really glad that we cleared the air about all that -- that stuff , you know , with the tracking device . chloe : yeah , me , too . chelsea : 'cause obviously it was like a little -- it 's a little crazy that we found it in , you know , in -- in connor 's toy . chloe : well , like i said , i just wanted to tip you off if the cops were onto you and adam . best friends do n't let best friends end up in jail . chelsea : i 'll have to keep that in mind . but i just , you know , i want you to know that you never , ever have to keep any secrets from me , chloe . ever . chloe : i planned on telling you about it . it 's just that after the explosion , everything was so crazy , and i forgot about the whole tracker thing . chelsea : yeah , we 've been through so much together , you know . we 've bonded together . we 've -- we 've fought together . but i feel like at the end , you know , it just made us stronger . i feel like we 're closer than ever . chloe : you 're the best friend i 've ever had . chelsea : ditto . so , if there 's -- if there 's anything about that night that you have n't told me , anything at all , you can tell me now . chloe : well , there 's not . i told you everything . chelsea : nick and i traced your cell phone , chloe . chloe : you what ? chelsea : you were half a mile away from the cabin an hour before the explosion . so why did n't you tell me that ? neil : we 're planning on a fairly diverse range of projects . but devon and i have no plans to acquire anything in the cosmetics industry . for now . jack : but in the future ? neil : ah , who knows ? i like the idea of moses , lily 's twins , devon 's future kids growing up knowing that they can join the family business when they finish school , just like you and ashley . jack : yeah , that 's a special bond that comes from building a family business together . neil : yeah . do n't you worry . i will not -- i repeat , not -- abandon the foundation . jack : never doubted that for a minute . hey , i wish you all the luck in the world . neil : same to you , my friend . same to you . jack : take care . neil : yeah . you , too . talk to you soon . abby : plus dad hired scott grainger to write his biography . ashley : lauren 's son , the journalist ? wait , you mean victor 's actually gon na let him tell his story , his whole story ? abby : i know . it 's hard to buy that dad 's going to be transparent . ashley : it 's mind - blowing . when `` ruthless `` was published , your father and i did not come off in the best way . abby : yeah , and scott 's gon na want to interview dad 's kids . ashley : what 's wrong with that ? you 're not gon na say anything to embarrass him . abby : not intentionally , but i did n't live with dad growing up . and then nick and victoria and i sued him . ashley : and you won . you were justified . abby : i do n't want it to come off like i do n't love dad , because i do . ashley : you know what i think you should do ? i think you should call scott and ask to be interviewed right away . abby : now ? like right now ? ashley : mm - hmm . abby : why ? ashley : it 's gon na accomplish two things . first , you can tell scott how much you admire your father , and then you wo n't have to worry about that anymore . and then you can tell your father what you said . abby : and then dad will be impressed and then ... ashley : he 'll be so pleased that he 'll be more willing to let you move forward with your ideas without letting victoria shut you down . noah : always going on about me and my friends , how we 're totally hooked on our phones . nick : yeah , i 'm waiting on something . noah : chelsea ? i like her , dad . she 's making you happy . it 's -- it 's cool . nick : she does make me happy . noah : good . so , is there a problem ? nick : there 's been some tension lately , but , uh , you know , i 'm dealing with it . noah : all right . well , i 'd hate to see whatever 's causing tension ruin things between you two . nick : [ sighs ] so would i . chelsea : where are you going ? chloe : you do n't trust me . you and nick traced my cell phone ? chelsea : yeah . because of that tracker . chloe : i apologized for putting that tracker into connor 's toy , and you said that there was nothing to forgive . so that was a lie . chelsea : no , but i still -- chloe : but nick did n't believe me , so your new boyfriend convinced you that i was lying . chelsea : i trust you , chloe . but nick said that those phone records could confirm where you were that night . i went along with it because it could prove that you were telling the truth . you were at home . chloe : but instead some lowlife underpaid drone told you that i was near the cabin . chelsea : yes , but -- chloe : not to mention that nick probably threw his name around to get that information . or did he use money ? chelsea : no . chloe : how much money did he pay this for the so - called truth ? chelsea : he did not pay him . chloe : but he did pressure the guy . chelsea : he did n't tell the guy where he wanted it to ping . it just pinged ! chloe : so you 're gon na take whatever this phone guy says as gospel because they never make mistakes on anything , right ? i was at the penthouse , chelsea . kevin was there . daniel came by . or do you not believe kevin and daniel ? or do you think that we were all in this together ? chelsea : listen , i was on your side . chloe : until nick convinced you not to be . i could have lost you and connor in that explosion . do you know how terrified i was ? but that does n't matter . [ scoffs ] none of that matters because you just believe nick 's theory about me being some crazed killer ! you know what ? i do n't -- i do n't blame you one bit . chloe : you had every reason to think that i had something to do with adam 's death because , i mean , i tried to run him over . i tried to kill him the same way that he killed delia , and ... i paid a huge price for that . chelsea : yeah , you did . but you worked really hard to get well and put your life back together . i know that . chloe : it just does n't feel like it , you know , because you 're doubting me and you 're accusing me . chelsea : no , i just wanted to hear the whole story ! not because i do n't believe you , but because i do . i believe you , chloe , and i am so grateful to you , the way you stepped up for me after adam died . i was literally just telling nick that . chloe : so nick does n't trust me . he thinks that i killed adam . chelsea : no . we both believe the police report , that the explosion was just a horrible , horrible accident . and i 'm grateful that you tried to protect me and -- and make sure i did n't get in any trouble . chloe : i was really just trying to protect my best friend , and i 'm so sorry that this whole stupid tracker thing has created questions about me in your mind . chelsea : i love you for trying to protect me . chloe : i love you , too . chelsea : [ sighs ] do you forgive me ? chloe : always . chelsea : all right , go . go on . get out of here . chloe : we have work on the fall collection . chelsea : oh , the fall collection can wait . you 've got a wedding to plan . chloe : [ sighs ] chelsea : go . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] both : you lied to me ! ashley : me ? ! jack : yes . you went to neil , offered him a job ? i do n't need a handler , ash ! ashley : oh , i think you do need a handler , 'cause i found out the real reason why you backed out of that hockey deal , jack . jack : i told you why i backed out -- ashley : oh , i know . you saw the errors of your ways . no ! victoria has something on you , and she made you back off . jack : i do n't know who told you what -- ashley : look , what does she have on you ? jack : it 's nothing for you to worry about . ashley : oh , really ? you know what ? where you 're concerned , there 's always something to worry about . i just hope that whatever victoria has on you , it 's not gon na come back and bite us in the butt . lily : i 'm actually having a great time at brash & sassy . i 'm not really looking to leave . jordan : even if an amazing opportunity comes up ? lily : well , what could be better than this ? you know , i get to work with my husband , and my schedule 's flexible enough to where i can make most of my kids ' school events and help them with their homework , have family game nights . and that 's what 's real to me , not the glamour of wearing couture or being in a magazine . even though i do enjoy that . i do , but i do n't know . my -- my family is what grounds me . jordan : you and cane do marriage remarkably well . lily : yeah , we try . cane is a really great husband . jordan : no fights ? no throwing at all ? lily : [ laughs ] i mean , look , we have our issues . what couple does n't ? juliet : you do have good news for me , do n't you ? i knew it ! i knew it as soon as you texted me to meet you . i got the job , did n't i ? and if you think the salary 's gon na be a problem , it wo n't because -- oh , i probably should n't be telling you this , but i actually really do n't care how much i get paid for this job . cane : all right . i know . juliet : and i already have an apartment in tokyo , so , i mean , no relocation lag time . so when does victoria want me to start ? cane : you did n't get the job . i 'm sorry . juliet : i do n't -- i do n't understand . i thought the interview went really well . cane : it did . it went really well , and she 's gon na keep you in mind for other opportunities . and i will recommend you for other jobs . i 'll even call my contact in tokyo . but it 's not gon na happen on this one . and i 'm -- i 'm sorry about that . juliet : you know , thanks -- thanks for your help , but i want to let you know , you do n't have to worry . cane : [ chuckles ] worry about what ? juliet : you know . our secret . abby : sure , that time works . i 'll see you then , scott . victoria : hi . um , i 'm just -- i 'm taking a break . do you have time to sit ? abby : i do n't think so . victoria : oh , come on . abby , you 're not still mad at me because i did n't like your rent - free space for start - ups pitch . abby : i was at first , but it 's not your fault that dad trusts your opinion . victoria : look , do n't be so down on yourself . one of these days , you 're gon na bring a project to dad that he 's absolutely gon na love and it 's gon na make us all a ton of money . abby : that might happen sooner than you think . jordan : working together can be hard on relationships . lily : yeah . look what happened to devon and hilary . although i think it had more to do with all of her manipulation . jordan : how do you and cane make it work ? lily : well , i mean , we do n't always . he was n't exactly thrilled about me going back to modeling . jordan : but he 's okay with it now ? lily : yeah , i think so . i mean , yeah , he -- he closed a really successful deal in tokyo that impressed victoria , so that helped . but bottom line -- we love each other , you know . he knows it makes me happy . and we 've had our issues . we 've worked through them , and we 're stronger for it . cane : all right , i 'll be there soon . thanks . bye . okay . all right , um , i did n't know you and i had a secret . juliet : you do n't have to pretend with me anymore , cane . even though i did n't get the job , i 'm not gon na say anything . cane : okay , i 'm not pretending . i honestly have no idea what you 're talking about . i 'm sorry . juliet : wait . you really do n't remember ? cane : no . juliet : [ scoffs ] i just -- i just thought you did n't want to talk about it . cane : it 's not that i do n't want to talk about it . okay , you -- you helped me back to my room , and then you stayed the night . juliet : i did n't just stay the night in your room , cane . we had sex . jack : hold on . hold on . ashley : what ? jack : we do n't have to worry about victoria . but there is someone else we might have to . there 's a reason neil turned down the job here at jabot . he and devon are starting their own company backed by devon 's billions . ashley : so , what ? you think they 'll be in competition with us ? jack : no , not right away , but neil did say he wants it to be a family business . think it through . if cane and lily leave brash & sassy and start working with neil and devon ... ashley : right . they 'll be starting a cosmetics line . jack : exactly . so maybe you should stop fretting about me and start focusing on innovations at jabot . ashley : and just what the hell do you think i 've been doing with my time , jack ? we already have fenmore 's and two spectacular apps in our portfolio . jack : that 's not enough . i 've already started updating the packaging of the men 's line . we need to refresh the product itself . i need new apps , new technology to promote them . ashley : okay , fine . i 'll talk to ravi . jack : no , do more than talk . what ideas do you have in the pipeline ? what are your big ideas ? you keep saying you want a bigger role in this company , so take it . ashley : oh , are you trying to intimidate me now ? because you can forget it . i am more than ready to meet that challenge . just watch me . jack : [ sighs ] chelsea : hi . [ next_on ] abby : honestly , i feel i 'm on the outside . and i 'll never fully be accepted by either side . victoria : you do n't have to feel obligated to give her a role in the company just because she 's your daughter . sharon : paul is your best bet . if you want the truth , that 's the only way . . | the disagreement over nick 's investigation into chloe caused tension between nick and chelsea . chelsea defended her friend . although nick refused to stop looking into the events of that night , he promised to stop discussing it with chelsea . while chloe visited chelsea , nick planted a tracking device on chloe 's car . chelsea told chloe that her phone records showed that she 'd been near the cabin the night of the explosion . chloe swore that she never left the penthouse , and chelsea believed her . noah told nick that he thought tessa was talented , and after some prodding from nick , noah admitted she was cute . nick revealed that he and chelsea were going through a rough patch . chloe drove to a deserted area and threw the tote bag in the dumpster . nick retrieved it and discovered the tranquilizer gun and wrench . chelsea thought about the day she married adam . abby told ashley that she 'd initiated the project at newman , even though victor was n't receptive to it . ashley expressed concern , but abby was confident in her idea . abby revealed that victoria had something on jack . abby was nervous about getting interviewed for victor 's biography , and ashley gave her advice on scoring points with victor . |
[ previously_on ] theo : i 'm gon na take you ... to new york . lola : what ? summer : theo is going to go out of his way to push your buttons , and it 's up to you to not let him . theo : keep the information coming , and i promise i will take care of you when i 'm in charge . victoria : maybe my recovery is just taking longer than i want it to , but ... you know , i 've never really been the soul of patience . [ gasps ] nick : vick ? victoria : [ groans ] nick : hey . hey , hey , hey , hey . vick , vick , vick , vick . what 's wrong ? what 's wrong ? victoria : [ breathing heavil nikki : how are you feeling ? victoria : well , i 'm just grateful that it was n't a heart attack . i 'm sorry if i worried you all . nick : stop . you do n't have to apologize for anything . victoria : i 'm relieved that the cardiologist thinks that the pain was caused by an angina and not the alternative . nikki : well , angina is not something i would normally celebrate , but in this case , i certainly will . victoria : mm . i 'm just really glad that the scare is over , and hopefully i can go home tonight . oh , good . perfect timing . nate : so , the cardiologist 's preliminary diagnosis appears to be correct . you had low blood flow to your heart , which was causing the pain . but we 'll need to do some follow - up appointments and further testing . nikki : does that mean that i can take it back to the ranch ? nate : yes , but they were just starting on her paperwork as i was headed up here , so it 'll be some time before she can be discharged . but hang tight , and i 'll come back and let you know when everything 's all set . victoria : thank you for everything . nick : i 'm so glad you 're okay . victoria : thank you . nick : alright , uh , i 'm gon na get going . i 'll call you later ? victoria : of course . nick : alright . hey , nate . hey , thanks again , man . nate : oh , not a problem . she 'll need to take this seriously , but it 's manageable . alright . jill : i 'm really glad you called me . i needed a break from being a referee for billy and lily . jack : ah , things still tense there ? jill : mm . ah . you could say that . jack : then you 'll admit that your idea of teaming them up to run that division is not going as smoothly as you thought it would . jill : i am admitting nothing . besides , whatever gave you the idea that i wanted smooth ? smooth is , you know , complacent and compliant and people telling you what you want to hear . i really value the differences in the perspectives that billy and lily bring to the table . i want a constant battle of ideas . jack : do you want gladiators or ceos ? jill : well , see ? now , there 's the trick -- making sure that it stays competitive but not combative . what am i telling you that for , though ? you 've got your hands full with kyle and theo over at jabot , yes ? jack : wait . what have you heard about that ? jill : oh , no . relax . it 's nothing from outside sources . but do you remember what i said when i met theo , that i knew his type ? i mean , he 's a go - getter . that boy has a fire in his belly , which is a wonderful thing , jack , if you can harness it , but it 's big trouble if you can't . theo : [ sighs ] you 're on the right track , but this is n't quite what i 'm after . kendra : those are private e - mails that kyle would n't want out there . theo : yes , but they 're pretty tame . you know , we could spin them and make them slightly embarrassing , but i want something bigger . kendra : how big ? theo : i do n't know yet . but i do know my cousin , and he 's way too sure of himself . and that kind of attitude leads to being sloppy and making mistakes . so keep digging . once you find something juicy , something we can use , you 'll know it . and once you 've got it , bring it to me , and i 'll take it from there . kyle : the pitch is good , but not great . summer : no , i know it needs some work , but we 'll get it there . kyle : how about we grab some takeout and continue working on it back in my suite ? summer : do you really think we 'll get any work done if we go back to your suite ? kyle : we 'll kill two birds with one stone . summer : okay . deal . i just have to go home first and grab some clothes for tomorrow . kyle : mm . you know what i 'm thinking ? summer : mm ... not unless you tell me , no . kyle : our living situation is also good , not great . summer : really ? i thought it was kind of great . kyle : mm . it 's inconvenient for you to shuttle back and forth between your dad 's and the hotel , and i 'm getting a little tired of living out of a suitcase . summer : i mean , i know it 's not ideal , but i 'm fine with it for now . kyle : why settle for fine when there 's an easy solution ? we get our own place . you 're clearly someone who takes care of yourself . additional sponsorship mariah : so , this is the rock - star life ? chilling out on a private jet after the show . tessa : ahh . it 's not bad , eh ? mariah : it is not bad , no . [ both chuckle ] it 's past midnight , and i am wide awake . tessa : [ exhales sharply ] mariah : i think it 's partly because seeing you sing to a sea of fans is a huge adrenaline rush . tessa : hmm . mariah : is it weird to say that watching people sing along to a song that you wrote me is really cool ? what is it like for you ? tessa : uh ... i 'm not gon na lie . it 's -- it 's pretty great . um ... it 's like i took a part of us and then put it into the world and then , by some miracle , people picked it up and just started putting it in their hearts , too . and we 're all connected in this way . okay , i know that sounds a little woo - woo . mariah : hey , go `` woo - woo . `` it make sense to me . tessa : how about when i dedicated it to you at the end and then the crowd cheered ? how crazy was that ? mariah : it 's a total trip . it 's like we 're -- we 're a thing . tessa : and a hashtag . i guess that 's what happens when you declare your love in front of hundreds of people . come here . summer : do we really want to add moving to our workload right now ? kyle : it would n't be that much work . they have these people called movers . summer : ohh . i do n't know . it just kind of seems like a bigger conversation that we do n't really have the time for right now . kyle : i 'd settle for a thumbs - up or -down on the general concept . summer : um ... [ sighs ] kyle : oh . okay . message received . summer : no , no , no , no , no . do n't read into that . it 's just , um , you know ... have you really thought about giving up room service and maid service ? and i love you being at the hotel 'cause it , you know , kind of feels like we 're on vacation even when we 're working these really crazy hours here . kyle : that 's all true , but the downside is it never really feels like you 're at home . summer : yeah . no , i get that . well , maybe -- maybe you should get your own place . kyle : without you ? what exactly are you trying to say ? jack : yeah , theo reminds me a bit of myself . i want him to succeed , but i 've told him , `` if you want a future at jabot , you 're gon na have to find a way to get along with kyle . `` jill : mm - hmm . hope you got through to him . jack : yeah , so do i. i have neither the time nor the inclination to babysit my nephew , especially now . jill : oh , right . so , how is it having dina back home ? jack : it 's not easy . this woman that came home is not my mother . she has n't been for a long time . yeah , we get these occasional ephemeral glimmers of recognition , but they go away as quickly as they can . jill : oh , lord , that must be so painful . but i hope that you and ashley and traci are able to find some comfort in the fact that you are doing the right thing . jack : yeah , we keep telling ourselves that . jill : you know , i was with my mother at the very end . but when i look back , there are so many moments i missed . my biggest regret is that i did n't make liz a priority in her last years . jack : it 's harder than people think , striking a balance between looking after yourself and looking after a loved one . jill : yeah , but my point is , you and your sisters -- you 're giving her kindness and love and comfort and her dignity . what you 're doing is a beautiful , beautiful thing . plus , it 's a gift you 're giving yourselves 'cause you 're never gon na have the regrets that i have when you look back later . victoria : have you been getting along with your sister while i 've been gone ? be honest because i 'm gon na ask hannah . okay . i 'm glad . mommy 's fine . she 's gon na be home soon . okay , baby . i love you , too . nikki : i wish i would have been able to reach your father before he left town . victoria : why ? i do n't want him to worry . i 'm gon na be fine . nikki : because he could get you to take this seriously . your body is sending you a message that you 're trying to do too much too soon . victoria : you 're making way too big of a deal out of this . nikki : alright . humor me . get some rest before you 're discharged . victoria : [ inhales deeply ] okay . i 'll try . nick : we 'll discuss the changes to the contract at the meeting tomorrow . yeah . what the hell are you doing here ? ( michael ) my tip is , not . the same things that you that . summer : i love kyle : [ sighs ] look , i 'm sorry for putting you on the spot . i probably should n't have sprung moving in together on you like that . summer : i love that you did . kyle : you did n't seem like you loved it . i assumed we were on the same page about where things were headed . summer : we are . i promise you i want all the same things that you do . i just -- i do n't see a need to rush it . kyle : is this about your parents ? summer : oh , i do n't really care whether they accept us or not . kyle : yeah , i know . they 're not my biggest fan , but that 's not what i meant . i was talking about them maybe getting involved with each other again . summer : oh . yeah , that . that is definitely happening , by the way , which is ridiculous 'cause it 's just gon na blow up in their faces again . kyle : like us ? summer : what ? no . no , no , kyle -- kyle , we are nothing like my parents . they -- they are completely -- completely incompatible and perpetually , embarrassingly hot for one another , but totally wrong . kyle : whereas we are ... summer : meant to be together . our obstacles have been bad timing and immaturity . kyle : i agree , but i do n't know what your issue is with taking the next step . summer : i just think that things have been going so well , so why push it , you know ? kyle : because it 's not pushing it . it 's the right thing to do ... if you and i are right for each other . summer : we are right for one another , just not right now . kyle : why ? summer : because you 're still married , kyle . mariah : here ... is to us . tessa : to us . mariah : and to tanner ... tessa : ah . mariah : ... for being so supportive of our relationship and not giving up on us even when we did . tessa : he 's a good guy who did n't want to see me miss my chance at happiness . and he knew that my next 50 songs would be about my broken heart unless he stepped in and did something , so ... mariah : we should also toast to him for letting us have the private jet all to ourselves . tessa : yeah , that was above and beyond . you know , i ca n't think about it too much , though , because then i start to feel guilty and i just picture him squished in a small van with a dozen sweaty roadies . mariah : mm . you 're totally right . we should n't think about it . [ both laugh ] do you know what this reminds me of ? tessa : hmm . our , uh , trip to san francisco , when we kissed for the first time ? mariah : yes , exactly . except this time , no devon or noah . tessa : yeah . [ both laugh ] mariah : here . tessa : [ sighs ] mariah : i 'm so happy right now . tessa : just so you know , i fully intend to write a song about this moment . mariah : well , then i guess we should make it a moment to remember . [ both giggling ] billy : i 'm here to see the mother of my children . nikki called and told me that victoria was having severe chest pains . nick : she 's okay . you can go . billy : it 's really none of your business . nick : i 'm sure my mother only told you because she was concerned how this would affect johnny or katie if there was something seriously wrong , but she 's gon na be fine . vick told you she did n't want anything to do with you . now , she 's given you the benefit of the doubt many times , but we both know she does n't want to see you tonight . billy : it 's not your call to make . now step aside . nick : no , no , no , you 're not -- you 're not going in there . you stay away from victoria . cancer wo n't wait for hospitals billy : i really do n't feel like doing this right now , nick . nick : i do n't care , billy , how you feel . you know , when vick got back together with you this last time , i knew it would end up in a disaster , but i did n't say anything 'cause i respect my sister , so i held back . and deep down , i guess i was hoping that this time it would & be different , but of course it wasn't . you let her down like you always do because it 's who you are and you do n't know how to break the habit . and now my sister -- she 's got to rebuild herself both physically and emotionally . but , billy , i am done holding back . i will do whatever it takes to protect my sister . billy : you tell me she 's gon na be okay , that 's all that matters . so i 'll go . nick : good . that 's the only way this ends well for you . billy : okay , but do you know what ? you should take that laser - beam judgment you have focused on me and turn it around on yourself . or , better yet , go talk to sharon or phyllis . they 'll remind you of the very many bad habits that you have of your own . nick : do n't go there . billy : why not ? because it 's easier to judge me than be honest with yourself ? one day soon , you 're gon na fall off your high horse , nick , and it 's gon na hurt . summer : okay , just forget i brought up the divorce at all . i know you 're gon na handle it in your own time , and i really am fine with that . kyle : yeah , but you 're not , really , if that 's the reason you do n't want to move in together . summer : no , i just want to do things right this time . as far as i 'm concerned , you and i are going to be together for a very , very long time , so i 'm in no hurry . and i - i really do get why you have n't filed yet . kyle : yeah , it 's true we 've been swamped at work and i 've been distracted by the whole theo thing , but ... it 's not just that . summer : why ? what else is it ? kyle : i feel awful about hurting lola , and it seems like racing to make the divorce official would add insult to injury . summer : yeah , i guess i get that . kyle : honestly , i was hoping she would handle it so she would have control of the process in some way . summer : well , why do you think she has n't ? kyle : i do n't know . but i 'll talk to her about it soon . summer : okay , again , i am not pressuring you . i am perfectly content with the way that things are . kyle : mm . summer : okay , back to tonight -- i am gon na go pick up some clothes , and you are going to pick up dinner ? kyle : yeah . summer : okay . kyle : i 'll meet you back at the suite . summer : okay . bye . kyle : bye . [ sighs ] call society . [ line ringing ] jack : we found this questionnaire that dina had filled out before her mind was overwhelmed by alzheimer 's , and ... pretty moving to read her reflections on her own life . jill : wow . how bizarre to get an unvarnished view into dina 's mind . jack : and heart and soul . and it was clear she spent a lot of time thinking about how she 'd let her family down . she lived with a lot more regret than i ever realized . jill : so , did that help you , knowing that she was so guilty over abandoning you ? jack : oh , hell , i do n't know . i do n't know . i - i hate the idea of her feeling tortured . i mean , there 's enough heartache going around , and i keep -- i keep telling myself she made the only choice she could have made at the time . jill : yeah , but look at the consequences of the choices she made on you children . jack : yeah . look at that . jill : ah . in the end , i think we all do the best we can , huh ? jack : yeah , i think you 're right . jill : you know , maybe i should get a copy of that questionnaire so i could start resolving my issues right now . jack : no , you do n't seem like someone who has a whole lot of regrets . jill : ohh ... no , i guess i don't . well , maybe a couple where you 're concerned . jack : ouch . jill : kidding , kidding , mostly . i mean , we did have our painful moments in the past , right ? but is n't it nice that we can still be friends now ? in fact , i 'm gon na make a very bold statement . jack : uh - oh . jill : after all these years , i still like you . jack : [ chuckles ] thank you . i am honored . jill : [ laughs ] jack : and i feel the same . jill : hmm . in fact , in retrospect , i 've had much worse relationships than ours . jack : ah . jill : our dalliances -- ah ! they do n't even make my top 10 . jack : well , i 'm glad to hear that . i would n't want to be on that list . jill : so , am i on yours ? jack : you 'd be 11th . jill : oh . there 's a relief . jack : so -- so , wait . wait . who 's number one ? jill : [ exhales heavily ] my worst relationship of all time ? well , that 's pretty easy . that would be mr . colin atkinson by a mile . in fact , he may have turned me off men for all time . phyllis : no , society -- it 's , um , a decent restaurant . but i 'm gon na give you the name of a steak house down the street , and then the sushi place right next to it is pretty great , as well , and tell them phyllis sent you . hey ! nick : hey . phyllis : this is a surprise . what are you doing here ? nick : i came to see you . as a struggling actor , `` the young and the restless `` will continue . jack : i hope you 're kidding about being done with men . jill : i 'm not so sure . i mean , romantic relationships at this time in my life might not be worth the hassle . and , frankly , i 'm a little surprised that you do n't agree with that , given everything you went through with -- what was her na -- kerry or dominique or somebody ? jack : another in a long list of mistakes . it 's finally dawning on me i do n't know anything about love , i guess . jill : [ laughs ] jack : but i 'm not talking about celibacy . jill : oh , wait a minute . i am not ready to don my nun 's habit just yet . jack : [ chuckles ] jill : yes , i do miss companionship , among other things . but i have a really full life . i 've got my work and my family and , you know , travel and -- oh , honey -- such good friends that i 'm always happy to hear from . have you noticed that the circle of friends that we know in genoa city all these years has gotten much smaller ? jack : we have to stick together . jill : yeah , we do . and is n't nice that you do n't have to explain your history to each other 'cause you already know everything ? well , almost everything . i still think i have a little mystery left , huh ? jack : oh , there 's no doubt about that . jill : [ chuckles ] jack : we should do this more often . jill : i would like that . phyllis : you 're in a good mood . nick : yeah . vick was released from the hospital tonight . we , um -- we thought she may have had a heart attack . phyllis : oh , my gosh . that 's terrifying . nick : yeah , but she 's gon na be okay . then i had a little run - in with billy , where i had to talk him out of going in to see her . phyllis : ohh , that 's tough . i mean , he should know better . nick : well , what happened with vick put things in perspective . and i 've been very anxious for her to come back to newman to relieve me , but she should take as long as she needs to recover . so i got to hold down the fort for as long as that takes . so , you know , other things in my life are going to have to be put on hold . phyllis : what does that mean ? nick : just , you know ... other priorities are gon na have to take a backseat . phyllis : right . new hope ? nick : no . new hope is fine . phyllis : oh . uh , like your personal life ? nick : what personal life ? phyllis : oh , it 's been a little slow lately , right ? nick : yeah , it 's like , you know , off and on . phyllis : yeah . [ chuckles ] yeah . yeah . well , that is unfortunate because i think that you owe it to the ladies of genoa city to , you know , get out there , show yourself off . nick : okay . so , i owe it to the ladies . phyllis : [ laughs ] yes , you do . i think that you have a lot to offer the ladies . nick : [ chuckles ] summer : oh , god . get a room . lola : they told me there was someone at the bar with a complaint . what seems to be the problem , sir ? theo : i missed you . lola : that 's an interesting reason to request to speak to the chef . theo : mm . lola : but i 'm pretty busy . theo : i know , but there is something i had to tell you that could n't wait . lola : okay . theo : the crowing rooster . lola : the crowing rooster . theo : you and i have reservations on our weekend in new york . and we wo n't have to ask to speak to the chef because i called in a favor and she 's gon na take us back into the kitchen , show us all of our secrets . lola : theo , what ? that 's incredible . theo : well , making you smile like that was the goal . lola : [ chuckles ] mission accomplished . theo : well , i do have a ton of other things lined up , but i want them to be a surprise . lola : okay . theo : well , let 's just say that museums and shopping are involved . lola : you 're not really good- at keeping things a surprise , huh ? theo : you 're right . okay . all i 'm saying is we 'll barely have time to sleep . & lola : right . uh ... about that -- you have n't really told me where we 'll be staying . theo : well , that 's one of the surprises . lola : and i 'm sure wherever we stay is going to be wonderful , but -- theo : but ... lola : but i just want to make sure that there 's no miscommunication . you know , we 're going on this trip together , and we really have n't talked about ... theo : got it . you 're asking about sleeping arrangements . i 'm phil mickelson . summer : hey , guys . phyllis : hey ! nick : hey there . summer : hey . what are you doing here ? were you looking for me ? nick : no , actually . i came to see your mom . phyllis : yeah , he wanted to tell me about victoria . have you heard ? summer : yeah . i have . it 's a huge relief it 's not as serious as they first thought . phyllis : yeah . uh , your dad told you ? summer : yeah , he did . phyllis : good . summer : he did -- with these new contraptions called cellphones . nick : well , i was in the neighborhood . summer : oh . nick : so i thought i would tell your mom in person . summer : right . well , it 's almost christian 's bedtime , so you probably want to get going , huh ? nick : actually , christian is at a sleepover . phyllis : well , do you want to have a cocktail ? just the three of us ? it 's on me . summer : uh , well , sadly , i ca n't 'cause kyle and i have a lot of work to get through tonight , so ... phyllis : okay . summer : yeah , i guess i 'll leave you guys be . nick : good night . i love you . summer : love you . phyllis : i love you , too . summer : love you . phyllis : we should n't have personal conversations in the lobby , obviously . nick : that 's true . phyllis : would you like to continue this upstairs ? theo : i still want to keep the specific hotel a surprise , but i will tell you , i got us a suite . lola : a suite ? theo : with two bedrooms . lola : okay . i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to be weird . i just -- theo : hey , i was listening when you said you wanted to take things slow . lola : thank you . theo : but , i mean , if you do happen to get lonely in your room , i will be close by . lola : mm . good to know . theo : and you are welcome to come visit if the mood strikes you . lola : alright , well , i 'll keep that option in mind . theo : look , the bottom line is , i really want this trip to be special . after all the crap you 've gone through , you deserve to have some fun , you know , an uncomplicated good time . you define what that means , and i 'll follow your lead . lola : that 's really , um ... thank you . victoria : i 'm so happy to be home . nikki : i 'm sure you ca n't wait to say good night to the kids . victoria : yeah . i hope they 're not already asleep 'cause if they are i 'm gon na wake them up . nikki : well , i think you should , but not until i spend a little more time with my daughter . victoria : i 'm sorry about tonight . i hope i did n't worry you too much . nikki : oh , please . think nothing of it . i 'm always here for you , as is your father , once he gets back here . victoria : where is he , anyway ? nikki : he 's in kansas . thanks to adam , he 's worried that hope 's farm has fallen into disrepair . victoria : i did n't know he still cared about that place so much . nikki : yeah , he does , but not nearly as much as he cares about you . i 'm sure once he gets my message about what happened to you , he will turn right around and come home . victoria : no , he does n't need to cancel his plans just because i had chest pains for a little while . nikki : ohh , he feels the same way as i do -- that there is nothing in this world as important as you . mariah : hey , can i , um -- can i call you back in -- in like five minutes ? um , and we 'll talk more , okay ? alright . bye . my mom is getting a scan to figure out if the chemo has shrunk the tumor at all . tessa : okay . yeah , yeah , that -- that 's a big deal . mariah : yeah . it is . um ... faith is really scared , and she 's trying to , uh -- to be strong for my mom , but i can tell she 's messed up and ... tessa : i know . mariah : i 'm sorry . tessa : it 's okay . i understand . you need to go home . something great from mr . clean . mariah : well , this flight will get me back to genoa city by 11 : 00 a.m . tessa : okay . get it . your mom needs you . mariah : you know , the scan results could be great . they could say that the chemo is doing exactly what it should . and then sharon would be furious at me for coming back for no reason . tessa : well , i hope she gives you hell because that is exactly what is gon na happen . the scan is gon na come back with good news , and then you 'll be there to celebrate . mariah : but what if it 's not good news ? tessa : then you would n't want to be anywhere else . mariah : [ breathes deeply ] it 's still hard to leave . tessa : well , we 're gon na talk every day , and you 're gon na be completely open and honest about everything you 're feeling , even if it 's hard for me to hear , okay ? mariah : yes . i promise . i am going to take my own advice that i gave to faith . i 'm not gon na try to handle everything on my own , not when i have people to rely on who love me . tessa : you do n't have to be tough all the time . mariah : i do n't feel very tough right now . and i wo n't pretend otherwise , from now on . tessa : good . now buy that ticket . mariah : [ sighs ] alright . done . you know , we still have an hour before this plane lands . tessa : oh . well , look at that . i , uh -- i say we make the most of it ? mariah : thank you , tanner . tessa : thanks , tanner . [ both laugh ] phyllis : this is a better place to finish our conversation . nick : you 're right . private . good call . phyllis : thank you . what were we talking about ? nick : i do n't remember . phyllis : [ chuckles ] oh , yeah . i 'm gon na make you that drink . nick : i do n't want a drink . phyllis : [ exhales heavily ] [ dress unzipping ] [ both breathing heavily ] the shoes , the shoes . nick : really ? phyllis : yeah . i mean , just no shoes on the bed . nick : we 're following rules now ? phyllis : yeah . my only rule tonight . nick : okay . phyllis : [ laughs ] it 's my only rule tonight . lola : what was that ? theo : ah , just something i 'm planning for new york , but i ca n't tell you . lola : do you want to give me a hint ? theo : no . yes . but then it would n't be a surprise . lola : it would be a surprise now , and then i have something to look forward to . theo : okay . surprises are overrated anyways . lola : spill it . theo : okay . on the first day we get there , we 'll get all the touristy stuff out of the way -- central park , the empire state building . maybe we 'll even take a ride on one of those double - decker tour buses . lola : okay . can we get those , um , `` i heart new york `` t - shirts ? theo : absolutely . and then on day two , i thought we 'd walk across the brooklyn bridge , go to moma and the whitney . they have this great café on the eighth floor . we can get a glass of wine . lola : sounds incredible . theo : and then we 'll head across to this great pasta place on the river in dumbo . the view will knock your socks off . lola : [ chuckles ] theo : oh . lola : oh . hi . kyle : hi . sorry to interrupt . theo : yeah , i 'm sure you are . kyle : i , um , could n't help overhearing , but , uh ... new york , huh ? lola : that 's right . we 're going away for the weekend . theo : lola could use a little break . kyle : well , there 's that pasta place in dumbo that 's really good . theo : oh , we know . thanks . kyle : i was just here to pick up some takeout . lola : there it is . enjoy . kyle : thanks . theo : let 's just forget he was ever here . lola : yeah . theo : are you okay ? lola : yeah , i 'm fine . um , but i should probably get back to the kitchen . [ cellphone ringing ] theo : hey , kendra . what 's up ? well , do n't give up . i know you 'll find something that we need to bring him down . | summer was upset that her parents were getting back together , because she was sure it would blow up in their faces . kyle wondered if summer thought the same thing about kyle and summer . summer felt that she and kyle were meant to be , but nick and phyllis were not . kyle wanted to move in together . summer did n't think the timing was right , and she noted that he was still married . victoria 's chest pains were angina , a minor issue , so she was released from the hospital . nick and billy clashed when billy attempted to visit victoria in the hospital . nick blasted billy for the way he treated victoria and said she did n't want to see him . once billy learned victoria was okay , he agreed to stay away , but he called nick a hypocrite and referenced the way nick treated phyllis and sharon . nick visited phyllis . summer was disgusted when she saw her parents flirting . nick and phyllis had sex . kendra brought theo some of kyle 's private emails , but theo did n't think they were explosive enough to use . when kyle overheard theo and lola making plans for their trip to new york city , he told them about a restaurant in ny to try . theo called kendra and encouraged her to find something to take kyle down . jack and jill had dinner together and talked about dina , billy and theo . they also discussed their past dalliances and agreed that it was nice that they were friends now . tessa and mariah had a private romantic evening on tanner 's jet after a show . faith called mariah , because she was scared about sharon 's upcoming scan . mariah realized she had to go home . tessa was supportive , and she reminded mariah to confide in her about her feelings , no matter what . |
chris : so that 's what you 're thinking ? when i showed up at your doorstep as kelly , i was expecting to learn something dark and sinister about isabella . paul : well , chris , i do n't know what you were g. that 's what i 'm trying to find out . you have to admit it 's kind of weird -- coming in disguise to seemy wife and asking her a lot of questions about her ex - husband . chris : i do n't know her that well . i was curious . paul : well , isa and james have been apart for years . chris : so i 'm told . paul : well , are you saying you think there is still some connection between the two ? chris : i 'm saying i do n't know what to make of that woman . paul : so you do n't trust her ? chris : would you in my position ? paul : i 'll ask you again . what were you looking for ? chris : i do n't know . paul : so i take it that whatever it was , you did n't find anything ? : you must have talked to her . what did she say ? paul : she had no idea at all what kelly simmons would be after . chris : yet , you 're here asking me questions . why ? do you think she 's lying to you ? ( doorbell rings ) ( ring ) isabella : paul , are you gon na get ... michael : what 's the matter with you ? you look like you 've seen a ghost . isabella : are you crazy ? what the hell are you doing here ? michael : where the hell is he ? ! isabella : i do n't know , but you need to leave . michael : what do you mean you do n't know ? isabella : i was taking a shower . i guess he 's gone out . michael : you guess he 's gone . out where ? isabella : to the store or jogging -- he does that sometimes . michael : at least , that 's what he tells you . isabella : what is that supposed to mean ? michael : i found out something tonight ... something ugly and sick about the man you 're married to . something you should know . isabella : you 're scaring me . michael : you should be scared . you 're living with a maniac . ( door opens ) jack : about time you got home . ashley : i have a bone to pick with you . jack : hey , sis , well , obviously -- ashley : you hired drucilla as the spokesperson for our new line ? jack : okay , look , i was gon na call you about that . ashley : i made my feelings very clear . jack : i understand you have some reservations . ashley : for good reason . jack : would you let me finish ? i understand where you might have misgivings about hiring drucilla . i honestly feel the advantages of having her on our team far outweigh the disadvantages . ashley : i totally disagree . jack : what , you think she 's going to leak something to newman ? ashley : she 's got a bad habit of flapping her gums . and with the stakes this high , it could be a disaster . jack : ash , believe me i understand your concerns -- ashley : well , obviously you don't . do i have to remind you she 's already blown it for us once big time ? she told neil that we were interested in acquiring a new company . because of her , satine was stolen fromndnder us . jack : yes , and we learned a lesson from that . ashley : that 's right , jack , that drucilla ca n't be trusted . jack : what happened with satine is not going to happen again . ashley : how can you possibly be so sure ? jack : because we will take steps to see that see that it does n't happen again . what is it they say , `` forewarned is forearmed `` ? ashley : why are you smiling ? jack : well , 'cause i 'm hoping victor 's gon na react exactly as you have . ashley : what does that mean ? jack : yes , newman enterprises pulled a fast one on us . and , yes , they probably have drucilla to thank for that , but if they think that 's a weakness they can capitalize on again , well , we might have a little surprise for them . ashley : okay . what 's going on ? jack : whatever do you mean ? ashley : are you thinking of using drucilla to our advantage ? jack : well , i did -- ashley : 'cause i got bad news for you . just because she lives with neil does not mean that we 're gon na get inside information . jack : i am not suggesting we get drucilla to spy on her boyfriend . besides , victor is going to be on the lookout for that -- i 've seen to it . ashley : what does that mean ? jack : well , i paid e e old boy a little visit . ashley : oh , no . jack : actually , it went quite well . i dropped a few hints suggesting that maybe drucilla 's connection to neil might not be the best thing for newman enterprises . i 'm sure he knew i was bluffing , but , well , the seed was planted . ashley : and what was the point of that ? jack : what , you 've never heard the term `` led astray `` ? ashley : okay , look , do n't play any games with me . just spit it out . jack : okay , fine . if we 've learned one thing from this whole satine episode , it is that drucilla has a big mouth . when she gets excited , she tends to blab . ashley : yeah , that 's exactly what i said . jack : so that anything we tell her might eventually get to newman . ashley : precisely , jack , so what -- jack : including bogus information . ashley : what kind of information ? jack : i 'm still working on that . it 's kind of an interesting idea though , do n't you think ? victor thinks we 're headed in one direction and -- ashley : we 're headed in another . jack : what do you think ? ashley : interesting idea . jack : oh , believe me , this is just the kind of poison victor newman swallows whole . ] on saturdays morning edition , we 'll take you to the annual farm and ranch show at ashley : seeing you scheme like this just reminds me of how cutthroat you can be . jack : yeah , great , is n't it ? nice to get those old juices flowing . feel like my old self again . ashley : frankly , i find it rather unsettling . jack : if you 're gon na start into the speeches about playing fair , please , we 're not kids in a playground anymore . this is business . this is family business , and jabot is up for the fight of its -- ashley : okay , i did n't say that , all right ? i did n't say we were going to back off . jack : what are you saying ? ashley : you 're so hell - bent on this one - upping of victor that it clouds your judgment , jack . it 's kind of scary how consumed you get with this quest for revenge , and i do n't like to see this side of you . i really hate it . jack : i will admit that from time to time i have let victor newman get to me a little . ashley : a little ? jack : what can i say ? this guy gets under my skin like nobody 's business , but keep something in mind -- victor will not be at the helm on this particular venture . neil and victoria will be running the show . ashley : it 's still victor 's company . jack : yes , but you talked about competition clouding the judgment . try to remember that neil and victoria are not immune to that -- as a matter of fact , that 's actually the delicious irony in all of this -- they 're celebrating right now their great victory , a victory that could well be their undoing . ashley : what does that mean ? jack : well , i think you 'll agree with me that the two of them are feeling pretty good about themselves right now . ashley : yeah , i 'd say so . jack : yeah , they stole satine out from under us . probably thinking it 's smooth sailing from here on . ashley : what are you suggesting , that they 're overconfident ? jack : i think they might be . ashley : well , maybe you should think about this -- now that they have acquired satine , they already have a major force in the african - american cosmetics field . they have a name , they have a proven product line , and they have a customer base to build on . you tie that in with brash & sassy , they have every reason to be confident right now , jack . jack : i agree with you to a point . ashley : why ca n't you just admit that this was a triumph for newman enterprises ? jack : because i am looking at the big picture . yes , they have satine , and satine has a number of products . they all need updating . you have the expertise . we have the people to pull this off . they do n't ! ashley : are you finished ? jack : no , i 'm not finished . you talk about infrastructure -- what do they have ? brash & sassy ? it 's a little teen line . they focused on one market all this time . they 're out of their league , ash . ashley : okay , okay , i see your point . just do n't let yourself get ovcoconfident . because neil and victoria are both very savvy businesspeople and these challenges are not insurmountable . jack : well , not right now . but then you have n't allowed me to unveil my coup de grce . ashley : and what might that be ? jack : my beautiful wife phyllis . phyllis : cody , can i please , um , have some black coffee ? i 'll be out there . diane : phyllis , no , no , no , no , no . just go away . phyllis : are you sure ? looks like you could use some company ... or a sweater . brr ! it 's chilly in here , cold . those things of yours must be icicles . diane : are you finished ? phyllis : how 's it working for ya ? giving out your number left and right ? diane : i have no idea what you 're talking about . phyllis : you have no idea what i 'm talking about ? really ? you could n't be more obvious if you tried , diane . diane : obvious ? phyllis : yes , obvious . but i 'm surprised you picked this place . is n't it a little wholesome for you ? i do n't -- i mean , if you 're gon na go cruising . diane : i am not cruising . phyllis : okay , trolling . is that a better word ? oh , props . that 's good . that 's good , because you do n't want to be too eager . i mean , desperation , that 's got ta stink . diane : yeah , well , so do people who 've worn out their welcome . phyllis : witty repartee , that 's good , too . men love that . diane : oh , wait , wait . so you 're giving out advice now ? phyllis : i should . i should give out advice . diane : oh , please . phyllis : yeah , who better to give advice than me ? i mean , everything is going great for me . i 'm on top of the world . i have a great job , great marriage , phenomenal sex , phenomenal sex , by the way . not to mention an adorable little boy that i get to raise along with my husband , who -- i do n't even know where to start with jack . i mean , he 's so loving and attentive . i 'm the luckiest girl in the world . you , on the other hand , it 's got ta be lonely , especially since you do n't have jack anymore . honey , you need to get out . you need to find a man . must be difficult , you know , with your age and all . diane : if you 're implying that i 'm too old to find someone -- phyllis : is n't that why you 're here at the coffeehouse instead of a bar ? is n't it ? i mean , you 're looking for a college boy , right ? some nubile flesh to snuggle up to . there are plenty of them here , honey . have at it . ah , thank you . right , cody ? cody : what 's that ? diane : phyllis -- phyllis : my friend here is available , and she 's looking for a man . so do you have any hottie you can introduce her to ? oh , oh , wait , wait , cody , you 're a strapping young thing . what do you think , diane ? what do you think ? paul : do you think isabella is lying to me about something ? chris : you tell me . what do you think ? paul : well , i had planned to reveal the truth about kelly simmons , but i mentioned the name to isabella , and she got all upset . now why would that cause that kind of a reaction ? chris : you 're asking me how that woman 's mind works ? paul : no , i 'm asking what you were after , and why at the mere mention of kelly , isabella got so edgy . chris : so she still does n't know kelly is me ? paul : no . chris : paul , i do n't have any answers for you . i mean , my god , i 'm not a mind reader , and i certainly do n't understand isabella . paul : well , chris , i have to get on with my life , and i certainly ca n't ignore what you did . i 'm sure you have a very legitimate reason for all this cloak and dagger stuff . but i have to know what it is . do you think isabellahas something in her past ? she 's hiding some dark secret ? isabella : look , if this is about christine and the night of the baptism -- michael : oh , oh , yes , it sure as hell is about that night . you see , chris and paul did n't just sleep together like we were led to believe , it was just a matter of two people caught up in a moment of passion . isabella : i know . michael : what do you mean , you know ? isabella : paul confessed . michael : paul confe -- paul told you -- he told you that he forced himself on christine ? isabella : yes . michael : what , and you still live here ? you 're still in this apartment ? isabella : shh ! in case you 've forgotten , i love paul . michael : for god 's sake . isabella : we are trying to work through these issues . michael : oh , you ca n't be serious . you 're trying to forgive him ? isabella : yes , i 'm trying . michaelalall right , okay . okay , then ... then that 's probably for the best . you just keep him away from my fiancée , or i swear to god he 'll answer to me . diane : just ignore her , would you please ? cody : well , can i get either of you ladies anything else ? phyllis : besides your phone number ? here , keep the change , cody , please . cody : thank you . phyllis : sure . he 's a hottie . so cute . could n't you just eat him up with a spoon ? diane : phyllis , phyllis , always the same catty bitch . phyllis : ohh ! ohh . where you going ? diane : my coffee 's cold . i 'm going to get a fresh cup . is that okay ? phyllis : hey , you know what ? why do n't you get me some sugar while you 're up ? unless it 's too much trouble . diane : as a matter of fact , it 'd be no trouble at all . you know what ? you can have some of mine . phyllis : ( gasps ) good girl . ashley : and just what does your wife have to do with any of this ? jack : well , for starters , she 's just been rehired at newman enterprises . ashley : are you serious ? jack : yeah , interesting , do n't you think ? they 'd lost all trust in her , and they rehired her . ashley : oh , no , i see that machiavellian gleam in your eye . what are you thinking ? jack : well , i 'm thinking i have to use my considerable skills to convince my wife to dump newman and come back to jabot . ashley : how are you gon na pull that off ? jack : well , carefully . so far , i 've tri o once , and she shot me down , but i guess i 'll have to try harder . actually , that 's where you come in . ashley : why me ? jack : yeah , i need you and bradley to stop by here tomorrow for breakfast . ashley : you have a plan . jack : well , of course i have a plan . do you want to hear it or not ? ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) andy : diane , you in there ? andy : hey . diane : how are you , andy ? andy : whoa , whoa , whoa . what 's going on here ? are you okay ? diane : no , no , i 'm miserable . what else is new ? andy : okay , lks like i came by at a good time here . diane : i have had the worst night . andy : why ? what happened ? diane : well , i was at the coffeehouse . i was minding my own business , reading a magazine , and then phyllis plops down at my table and just -- ugh ! andy : sounds like phyllis . diane : that woman is so hateful . she 's so nasty . she has jack . she has my son . she has the life that i want more than anything , but is she content ? does she show a little class ? no , she has to come over and rub it in my face , just humiliate me in public . andy : diane , i 'm sorry . okay , i 'm sorry you had to go through that . diane : well , i made it out of there without falling apart , but now i 'm just ... i was about to crawl under the covers and just cry myself to sleep when you showed up . andy : i 'm glad i did . diane : i 'm really lucky to have a friend like you . you 're my one and only . god , i just -- i just feel so alone . andy : come here . you are not alone . diane : andy , what has happened to my life ? why are things like this ? i know what phyllis would say -- say that i deserve it . andy : just forget phyllis . diane : do you think this is karma ? andy : no . diane : i mean , is this what people are talking about , some sort of cosmic payback for all of my sins ? andy : i do n't think blaming yourself and wallowing around in regret is gon na help right now . diane : well , then what is ? you need to tell me what is going to help because i ca n't do this anymore . i can't . jack : you are here ! phyllis : yes , i am . jack : i thought i heard someone go up the back staircase a little earlier . phyllis : yes , that was me . i wanted to get up here real quick . i had coffee all over , and , um , i wanted to change -- jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , what do you mean you had coffee all over you ? phyllis : i ran into diane at the coffeehouse , and we kind of got into it . jack : diane threw coffee at you ? phyllis : yes , she did . she did . it was fine . it was cold . i handled it . jack : what does that mean , you handled it ? you threw coffee back at her ? phyllis : no , i did not do that . i just sat there and let her walk away . jack : really ? phyllis : really . i think it 's finally sunk in what a pathetic loser diane is , and i 'm going to take the high road from here on out . jack : i 'm glad you are . phyllis : how are you doing ? jack : i 'm okay . phyllis : okay , i called you a couple times , left a message on your voice mail . you did n't return my call . i figured you were still mad . jack : about you going back to work at newman enterprises ? phyllis : uh - h .. i was also wondering if you were gon na show up tonight , but here you are . so what does that mean ? jack : does that mean that i 'm willing to just sweep it all away like it never happened ? i do n't think so . isabella : i wish i could keep paul away from christine , but i 'm afraid i ca n't do that . michael : lock him up if you have to . isabella : i ca n't control who my husband sees . michael : does it irk you in the least that he attacked christine ? isabella : of course it does . but i 've spent too many sleepless nights wondering how this could have happened michael : it happened because he could n't keep his pants zipped . isabella : but if i could 've done something to prevent it ... michael : no , isabella , it 's not your fault . isabella : you know , nevertheless , i believe it 's all out in the open , and paul has apologized , and now we have a chance at working at our marriage . michael : okay , all right . to each his own , i guess . isabella : you know , i know this might be hard for you to understand , but paul and i share something very special , something worth fighting for . michael : i know , i know , i know , your child . isabella : no , it 's more than that . it 's something i ca n't explain . michael : what is it with the women i know ? i just do n't understand the lengths you will go to to keep a relationship going , no matter how ghastly . isabella : you know , there 's one thing that bothers me though . michael : what 's that ? isabella : that woman kelly simmons -- paul was asking a lot of questions about her tonight . michael : that 's right , you do n't know . i isabella : know what ? michael : the mysterious kelly simmons ... she was , um , christine . phyllis : so yr r feelings have n't changed . jack : did you really think they would ? phyllis : well , i thought maybe they would since you had time to process this . jack : what 's to process here ? i have serious concerns about your working for newman enterprises again . if you do n't get that , i -- phyllis : i get it . i just think you 're being ridiculous . jack : you know what ? i do n't want to argue , okay ? phyllis : i do n't want to argue either . jack : okay , let 's drop the subject for tonight -- phyllis : okay , let 's drop the subject . i just have one more thing to say . jack : okay , go . phyllis : i have my reasons for keeping j job . okay ? and i would think at the very least you would respect that . i mean , it is my life . jack : what about our life ? phyllis : do n't do that to me . you know our life matters to me . do n't -- jack , do n't do that . we 've always kept our business and personal lives separate . i do n't put up walls . i love you . why is this in issue now ? ! jack : because suddenly the stakes are different . they 've changed . they 're higher than they 've ever been . my family 's company is in for the fight of its life . i have to act , whicisis precisely what i 've done . andy : you 're having a bad night , huh ? diane : they 're all like this . ever since phyllis and jack took my son away . how am i supposed to recover ? how am i supposed to put my life back together again when it 's just ... pain ? andy : you reach out . you ask for help . ask god to take it away . diane : you know i 'm not a religious person . andy : you do n't have to be . it 's not a club . no one 's excluded . you just -- you just got ta ask , diane . diane : you make it sound so easy . andy : it 's the easiest thing in the world . everything happens for a reason . i 've always believed that , diane , and something -- something good is gon na come out of this . you wait and see . diane : you 're always so positive . andy : it 's all about attitude . diane : trying to find that silver lining , hmm ? andy : that 's a cliché , but you know what ? it works . okay , if you get in the habit , changing your thinking ... diane : you know , you give me that same message over and over . and it never sinks in , but you do n't give up . no matter how ubborn i am or how much i resist , you always seem to be there for me . andy : maybe there 's a reason for that , too . isabella : if that 's a joke , it 's not funny . michael : no , no , no , no . no joke . isabella : you 're saying kelly simmons and christine williams are the same person ? michael : yup , yup . big surprise , huh ? isabella : why -- why would christine do something so off the wall ? michael : you 'll have to ask her that . isabella : well , who else knows ? michael : lynne . isabella : then it 's possible that paul knows . michael : so what if he does ? isabella : he was asking all those questions . what if he was trying to trip me up or something ? did chris say paul knew ? michael : the subject never came up . isabella : oh , my god . my god , this is ... he knows something . why else would he be grilling me like that ? oh , this ca n't be happening . this ca n't be happening , not when everything was just starting to settle down , michael . what am i going to do ? what the hell am i gon na do ? ! chris : i do n't know what to think about your wife . i truly don't . you said earlier that things are better between the two of you ? paul : yeah . chris : and that 's what you want ? paul : you know , chris , there has really been way too much trauma . and life is too short to keep hurting the people you love . chris : i feel the same way . paul : i want to move on . chris : can you ? paul : well , that 's why i keep asking , what were you trying to accomplish with this whole disguise thing ? i mean , what were you trying to uncover ? chris : whatever it was , i did n't find it . paul : but you still have suspicions . chris : i 'm just gon na let it go . i do n't want to turn your life upside down . and if what you want is a future with isabella ... paul : i so regret what i did to you . chris : i know . but it happened , and it 's over . paul : you know , you never admitted it , but that 's part of the reason you came back in disguise , is n't it ? you did n't want to have to confront me . you were n't sure what you felt or what you were going to feel . chris : no , you 're right . i was n't sure what i felt . paul : well , what about now , chris ? what do you feel now ? diane : is this the part where i blush ? andy : beats the heck out of crying . diane : well , that 's true . seriously , andy -- andy : you kw w what i was thinking about this morning ? diane : what ? andy : us . our past . and i was wondering what it would be like if we 'd been together , i mean , working on our relationship all those years . diane : well , i 'm sure i would have screwed it up somehow . nice . i seem to have the kiss of death when it comes to relationships . andy : come on . come on , no . diane : look at my track record . andy : but the kiss of death ? i seem to recall kissing you plenty of times . there 's not a scratch on me . diane : no ? andy : not a one . diane : there must be a few scars . how could there not be ? andy : you want proof ? kiss me . come on . come on . no , no , kiss me now . come on . diane : andy , that 's -- andy : look , i 'm made of tough stuff . nothing to worry about . diane : famous last words . andy : kiss me . diane : all right . okay . do n't say i did n't warn you . diane : should i call an ambulance ? andy : uh , maybe . diane : thank you for being here ... and for cheering me up . andy : it 's my pleasure . andy : ( sighs ) okay . okay . i got ta get out of here . i got a big day tomorrow . diane : have a good night . sleep tight . andy : yeah . good night . phyllis : what are you doing ? jack : nothing . phyllis : no , jack , tell me what you 're doing . jack : know what ? i do n't want to talk about business anymore tonight , okay ? okay ? deal ? phyllis : what 's that ? jack : it 's a photo album . phyllis : it 's a new one . jack : no , you have n't seen this one before . when we were little , my dad gave each of us kids a photo album -- you know , a chronicle of the highlights of our lives , birthdays , christmases , graduations . traci d d ashley kept theirs downstairs . i kept mine up in this room . i looked at it all the time . phyllis : why are you telling me this ? jack : i liked looking at it not because it was pictures of me at different stages of my life . i liked looking at it 'cause my dad was very careful to make sure all the pictures were of family . and at the times i was most lost , when i was most alone , i would look at these pictures , and i would realize i was surrounded by love . i was surrounded by family . i was lucky to be an abbott . anyway , this one is yours . jack : go ahead . phyllis : i 'm in all of these . jack : yeah . yeah , you and other abbotts . i was gon na fill the ole thing . i only got a few pages . i 'll keep adding to it . but i wanted you to have it now . i want you to know you 're part of this family in a very real way . look , i know it should n't even matter what goes on outside this house . the only thing that 's really important is that i love you , that you know i love you . and you know , i thank god every day that you 're in my life . phyllis : i do n't know what to say . i mean , this is so sweet . you have no idea how much this means to me . i -- i 'm so ... i 'm so bless t to be a part of your family . i mean , 'cause you know i 'm not -- i 'm not close to my own family , you know . you guys have all welcomed me into your lives , and i just feel that it 's like i 'm .. like i 'm coming home . jack : no , no . it 's not like you 're coming home . you are home . you 're home right now . michael : all right , look , what 's wrong with you ? do you need to be hysterical right now ? isabella : i ca n't help it . i -- michael : listen to me . it does n't matter if paul knows . he would have found out sooner or later . isabella : no , you did n't hear him , michael . the way he was hammering me with those questions , they can only mean that he 's suspicious . michael : he 's a detective . that 's what detectives do . they ask questions . isabella : why would n't he tell me that he knew kelly was christine ? michael : look , u u know , forget all about that , isabella . you said that your and paul 's relationship was going well . same with chris and i . isabella : what does that have to do with anything ? michael : you want things to stay that way , do n't you ? isabella : of course i do . michael : well , then for god 's sakes , leave well enough alone . you keep working on your relationship . i 'll keep working on my relatishship . but whatever you do , do not confront paul on this . it is not necessary . isabella : how can you say that ? he -- if paul was purposely deceiving me and pretending not to know that kelly was chris , chris was ke -- he 'd only be doing that for one reason . michael : what reason ? isabella : he wants answers to my past -- the exact thing that you and i have been fighting like demons to prevent . michael : please let that go . keep your mouth shut . if you confront paul on this , you will be opening a can of worms you do not want to deal with . look , so -- look . you be a good girl . you pull yourself together . and just be glad that i did n't get my hands on paul . just tell him that he got a free pass this time . but if he has half a brain , he 'll stay as far away from my fiancé as he possibly can , okay ? chris : we 've traveled a long and rocky road together . paul : yeah , we have . chris : things have happened that i still do n't believe and do n't completely understand . paul : i hope you can believe this . whatever i did , and how i lost control -- and believe me , i will regret that for the rest of my life -- that i never , ever felt anything for you but love . i mean , there was anger , and there was rage , but underneath it all there was love . chris : i know . paul : and that i could let myself get into a position like that -- chris : i know , but i was n't entirely blameless . my own feelings were so confused . paul : i should have stopped . chris : do n't , okay ? you 're just -- you 're torturing yourself , and you 're torturing me . paul : i do n't mean to . paul : um ... i know things will never be the same . chris : no . we have no future together . we share a past , and much of it ... actually , most of it was really beautiful . i just want to hold on to that . paul : i know . that 's all i can hope for . chris : so you gon na be okay ? paul : yeah . do n't worry about me . chris : i know , but i do . paul : i worry about you , too . so ... you know , if you need anything -- chris : i know . i will . just take care of yourself , okay ? chris : see you . chris : good - bye , paul . | ashley is upset that jack hired dru , but jack plans on feeding her false information that will get back to newman enterprises . andy cheers diane up with a kiss after a run - in with phyllis at crimson lights . michael goes looking for paul but finds isabella alone . he warns her to keep him out of his way . isabella finds out that kelly simmons was christine . isabella is determined to save her marriage . paul and christine agree to just remember their good times together and say goodbye . |
victor : so you want to discuss something personal . what is it ? ashley : oh yes , i do . um ... victor : does this have to do with your marriage or what ? ashley : no , my marriage is solid . i should n't have said anything . the only reason i told you i wanted to talk to you was to make sure you clear your calendar when the time is right . victor : uh - huh . [ scene_break ] brad : $ 75 million for your thoughts . ashley : some day we 're gon na laugh about this , right ? brad : that brother of yours . ashley : brother of mine ... has done something so unbelievably destructive , and he wo n't even acknowledge it , not even to himself , because he 's so caught up in his self - righteousness . brad : all right , ash . ash , do n't . i understand that you 're furious . i 'm not too happy with him myself . but i think it 'd be best if you let me handle your brother . the two of you in the same room right now after what he 's pulled ... ashley : oh , i hear you . you 're right . brad : but do i have your word you 'll stay clear ? because if that look on your face is any indication -- ashley : well , i , um ... i 'm troubled about something . brad : other than jack and the meeting ? ashley : mm - hmm . brad : well , there can only be one other thing on your mind . ashley : it 's following through on telling victor that he 's abby 's father . brad : ash . ashley : it 's gon na happen . it 's gon na happen tonight . [ scene_break ] nikki : ashley wants to see you ? victor : yeah . evidently it 's important . nikki : and she did n't tell you why ? victor : i have no clue . nikki : why do you let her do this to you ? victor : why do i let her do what to me ? what are you talking about ? nikki : victor , after that disaster of a board meeting we just had where you were treated so badly . victor : not by ashley , by her idiot brother . nikki : and now you let her pull you around by the nose by insisting on some private meeting that you know nothing about . why , why do you do that ? [ scene_break ] bobby : i was just telling raul that i needed to talk to you for a second . raul : second 's up . bobby : look , do n't start . can you talk ? brittany : well , look , your timing is n't that great . bobby : yeah , i noticed . it wo n't take long . raul : hey , bobby , when the lady says your timing is n't great , she 's being polite . the truth is your timing sucks out loud . why do n't you go back to the club and wait for a couple of hours ? and then call her on the phone . bobby : no , i 'm here now . brittany : raul ? raul : what , you want to talk to him ? brittany : it wo n't take long . raul : all right , that 's fine . i 'm cool . in fact , why do n't i go to the gym , which is where i was headed before you got other ideas . brittany : stop it . raul : do n't worry . i 'm not gon na talk about our private life in front of strangers . bobby : is that what i am , a stranger now ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) neil : yeah . well , look who 's here -- the vivacious , awesome ms. lerner . vanessa : oh , i 'm glad to hear someone thinks so . neil : uh - oh . trouble with your boyfriend ? vanessa : oh , do n't ask . neil : having a bad day ? vanessa : more like a bad week . neil : anything i can do to help you ? vanessa : perhaps . neil : you want me to slap the genius chemist around a little bit for you ? put him in line ? vanessa : it 's very tempting , believe me , but , no , i do n't think we have to go that far . neil : oh , come on , you 're no fun . vanessa : oh , we 'll see . i did n't come here to talk about damon . neil : i see . the lady has an agenda . vanessa : actually , the lady has a proposal . [ scene_break ] phyllis : meow . damon : is that good ? phyllis : oh , yeah , it 's good . i could get used to this , um ... this titanium love ... damon : ( giggling ) phyllis : stuff . damon : tantric ? phyllis : oh , tantric love stuff . damon : now is n't variety just the spice of life ? phyllis : oh , yeah . it does n't get much spicier than what we just did . damon : something to be said for anticipation . phyllis : when we got right down to it , i was ready to explode . damon : was it worth the wait ? phyllis : ( giggles ) yeah . you know , i 'm kind of a woman of the world , and i did n't really think i could learn something new . damon : one can always learn something new . phyllis : uh - huh . well , with a teacher like you , `` new `` has new meaning . damon : you wan na get in the shower with me ? phyllis : i 'm just gon na ... i think i 'm gon na just bask in the , um ... the tan -- titanic -- the tantric afterglow . tantric afterglow . but i 'll be up in a little bit . damon : all right . phyllis : okay . ( doorbell rings ) dru : da -- oh . phyllis : oh . [ scene_break ] lily : hey . colleen : oh , hey , lily . thanks for meeting me . lily : you 're welcome . so what are you doing hanging out here alone anyway ? colleen : oh , i 'm not really . i brought abby , but , uh , she 's playing with gina in the kid 's room and j.t . 's working out . lily : mmm , getting in shape for the big trip to l.a. , huh ? wants to look his best for all those important music people he 'll be meeting . colleen : yeah . of course , he 'd never admit it . lily : god , he must be so nervous . i mean , this is a huge deal . if everything goes well , he 'll be on his way to a real singing career . colleen : yeah , he 's a little freaked out by how fast it 's happening , but he 's also really excited . lily : no more than you are , right ? colleen : i just want everything to go perfectly for him . lily : do n't worry . it will . god , colleen , you are going to have the best spring break . i want to hear all the details . start with where you 're staying . wait , wait , wait , let me guess . um , the beach . no , no , no , hollywood , one of those hotels on the sunset strip . colleen : um , i 'm not gon na be staying anywhere . i 'm -- i 'm not gon na go . lily : what ? colleen : it 's for the best . lily : it is ? colleen : yeah . definitely for the best . [ scene_break ] raul : it sure is quiet out here . i thought you were gon na talk . all right , well , i 'm heading out . raul : mmm . you 're the best . i 'll see you in a little bit , okay ? brittany : okay . bobby : i 've never understood what you see in that guy . brittany : do n't put him down , bobby . raul has been there for me . he 's solid . bobby : yeah . so 's a mud brick . now , look , i 'm not gon na say nothing bad about him . the guy 's a prince . you know , angelo told me what he said to you . brittany : about you looking elsewhere ? bobby : it 's not true . brittany : do n't worry about it , bobby . i knew it was going to happen . i said that right after i saw my face . i told you then that i understand . if i were in your shoes , i -- bobby : but you 're not , okay ? you do n't know what you 're talking about . [ scene_break ] brad : tonight ? you 're going to tell victor about abby tonight ? ashley : yeah . i do n't think there 's any point in putting it off any longer . brad : ash , come on , be realistic . we 're all reeling from a major fiasco . ashley : it was a business fiasco . they 're totally unrelated . brad : you ca n't believe that . ashley : brad , do n't look at me like that . brad : i ca n't believe you 're serious . ashley : i 've been open with you from the very beginning about my decision , so why are you acting so shocked that i 'm actually going to do it ? brad : because you just told me that you 're going to tell him tonight , and the timing could n't be worse . ashley : the timing is what it is . brad : it is what it ... what are you talking about ? you 're acting like you have no control over the situation . ashley : no , i do have control over the situation , and i 'm choosing to take care of it now instead of later . brad : honey , i love you , but this is insane . ashley : that 's a rather unfortunate choice of words , would n't you say , considering why i 'm doing this in the first place ? brad : i know , i know . i know what you told me . ashley : what , now you do n't believe me ? [ scene_break ] nikki : you know how the abbotts are . they always have their own agenda . especially ashley . victor : if this were about business , i would agree with you , but i think it 's about something entirely different . nikki : are you sure ? victor : no . nikki : maybe she wants to apologize for jack 's behavior even though you said you will never change your mind . victor : i certainly wo n't . what i 've not told you is that ashley and i met before the board meeting , and she asked me to get together with her privately . nikki : really ? victor : yeah . nikki : well , that 's all the more reason that she coulda given you a clue what it was about . victor : sweetheart , i 'll just meet with her and find out . nikki : she still has so much power over you , so much control . victor : what are you talking about ? nikki : a meeting for no apparent reason ? who else could get you too o something like that ? victor : why is this such an issue ? nikki : because i do n't like to see people take advantage of you , especially ashley abbott ! victor : look , i 'll be honest with you . sometimes your attitude towards her bothers me . brittany : you 're obviously worried about hurting my feelings . bobby : i - i 'd never wan na do that . but it 's not about ... it 's ... look , angelo ... he 's had a problem with you ever since your father started acting like a vigilante and since he noticed how i felt about you . ange wants me to be about the club , and that 's it . he sleeps better at night knowing that 's all i 'm thinking about , and it was ... till you came along . brittany : bobby , do n't tell me there were n't plenty of other women in your life . bobby : what ? i did n't say that there were n't . they just were n't distractions . all right , minor distraction . brittany : and i was a major one for awhile there , huh ? i 'm flattered . bobby : not past tense . you still are . you 're a major problem because , babe , i ca n't stop thinking about you . i ca n't stop wanting to be with you . brittany : bobby , uh , i mean , when you just got here -- bobby : yeah , oh , yeah , yeah , i got that . you and raul were just ... i know . that does n't bother me . i mean , just shows that you 're coming back to life . brittany : well , that 's unusual . i mean , most guys would -- bobby : yeah , well , i 'm not most guys . brittany : i know . bobby : hey , but do n't -- do n't think that i do n't care . i mean , thinking about you with another guy ... unh - unh . i just do n't want to let it get in the way . i start getting all possessive , then i 'm like every other macho jerk out there . brittany , i want you to know how i feel about you . i want to be the kind of guy that you want to be with . brittany : you are , bobby . bobby : then what are we waiting for ? huh ? brittany ? am i missing something here ? [ scene_break ] neil : i 'm sorry , vanessa . i mean , as much as i like you , you 're beautiful and all that , but , uh , i 'm , uh , ha ha , i 'm already spoken for . vanessa : oh , please , get serious . this is a business proposal . neil : you want to do business with me ? vanessa : well , to be exact , with newman enterprises . neil : yeah , that 's doing business with me . what sort of business are you talking about ? vanessa : if i could get the raw materials , would your company hire me to develop the hair straightener that 's got everyone in such a cold sweat ? neil : is n't that what you 're already doing at jabot ? vanessa : well , let 's just say , jabot is , um , dragging its feet . neil : uh - huh . you 're really ready to jump ship , huh ? vanessa : i might be , under the right conditions . neil : what about this synthesized orchid root ? vanessa : what about it ? neil : it 's the key to developing the product , is n't it ? vanessa : yeah . so ? neil : so jabot has it , newman does n't . how would you obtain it ? vanessa : just leave that to me . neil : i ca n't imagine that your contract would allow you to bail out , shop this around with the competition . vanessa : what contract ? [ scene_break ] dru : what are you doing here ? phyllis : oh , what 's it to ya ? dru : you know what ? i do n't have time for a little tête - à - tête with you . i 'm looking for damon porter . i need to see him right away . phyllis : oh , well , um , nice to see you , dru . why do n't you come in ? do n't mind if i do , phyllis . dru : phyllis , stop it . where is he ? phyllis : he 's taking a shower . i 'm about to join him . dru : i know he 's not with you . phyllis : you know what ? damon and i have just engaged in tantric love . it 's very cosmic and spiritual . dru : you 're scandalous . let 's say that were true for the sake of argument . how 'd you pull it off , phyllis ? phyllis : pull what off ? dru : this , that . what 'd you do , spike his punch ? phyllis : oh , oh , my goodness , are you saying that damon would have to be drugged in order to make love to me ? dru : oh , yes ! yes . why else would he be with the likes of you ? phyllis : well , because he adores me , frankly . and , um , oh , we connect on a highly spiritual level . ( giggles ) some might call us soul mates . dru : that 'll be the day . phyllis : ( laughs ) i have to tell you , i do n't want to brag , but , oh ! he could n't take his hands off of me . dru : now i know you drugged him . phyllis : ( laughs ) is it so hard for you to swallow that damon and i are together ? dru : let 's not go there , shall we ? let 's just talk about your lack of loyalty to newman enterprises . phyllis : you know , i do n't work for newman enterprises anymore . have n't you heard ? dru : what about everything that 's going on at jabot ? phyllis : well , that does n't affect me . and even if it did , damon and i share something very exciting and real . and i would hope that you and neil share the same thing , although , i doubt it . dru : you know what ? um , neil and i , we 're married . phyllis : mm - hmm . dru : but we 're not dead , you see . damon , on the other hand , is suffering from temporary insanity , clearly . phyllis : i think you 're jealous . dru : of what ? you 're a freak . and he 's gon na find that out very soon . phyllis : i 'm not worried . damon : this is your last chance , darlin ' . i 'm about to get all wet and soapy without you . oh , my . hey , dru . sorry . i did n't know we had company . [ scene_break ] raul : hey . j.t . : hey . raul : comin ' or goin ' ? j.t . : actually , i 'm outta here , man . raul : you headed home ? j.t . : i 'm gon na grab some food first . raul : well , you might as well take your time . j.t . : why , what 's up ? raul : bobby 's over at the loft . j.t . : oh , great . raul : nah , it 's cool . he just wants to talk to brittany about something . j.t . : oh , and you 're all right with that ? raul : i 'm not worried . j.t . : what 's that smile for , man ? raul : you know , i really should n't say anything . j.t . : well , is something going on with you and brittany ? raul : you could say that . j.t . : well , i 'd rather hear you say it . raul : all right . j.t . : come on , tell me . raul : here 's the deal . we 're sort of , um ... you know ? j.t . : back together ? raul : well , no , i would n't go that far exactly . j.t . : is it what i 'm thinking ? raul : knowing you , probably . j.t . : well , all right , man . it 's about time . so how 'd you get the drama queen outta the deep freeze anyway ? raul : you know what ? i wish i knew . its weird this morning , i go into her room ... j.t . : yeah ? raul : things get a little steamy , right ? j.t . : right . raul : she pushes me away . then she goes out for awhile , comes back , she 's all over me . j.t . : that is weird . raul : yeah . j.t . : not that you 're complaining , right ? raul : oh , hell , no . no , no , it felt great being with her again after so long . j.t . : yeah , do n't talk to me about dry spells , man . raul : oh , trust me , man . you 're doing the right thing , waiting till colleen 's ready . j.t . : i keep telling myself that . raul : yeah . she 's got ta be stoked , though , huh , going out to l.a. with you ? when do you guys take off ? j.t . : actually , uh , colleen 's staying here . [ scene_break ] lily : you know , you keep saying that it 's just not gon na work out , but i still do n't understand why you 're not going with j.t . i mean , did your dad change his mind ? colleen : it was my decision . lily : and this is a good thing , why ? colleen : the more i heard , the more i realized j.t . should go to l.a. by himself . i mean , it 's his first time out there , he 's gon na be really , really busy . he should n't have to worry about me . lily : well , it 's not like he needs to take care of you or anything . colleen : there 's just no point . i mean , he 's got all these meetings lined up and ... lily : and you ca n't be a part of those . colleen : j.t . has to make a really good first impression . you know , he does n't need his girlfriend hanging around . lily : yeah , but you 'd only be there to support him . colleen : well , we know that . but who knows what they might think ? lily : okay , so you ca n't be a part of all the business stuff , but what about when j.t . has some free time ? colleen : well , it sounds like there 's not gon na be any . you know , he 's gon na be rehearsing and recording and doing photo shoots . he 's totally booked . he can not afford to be distracted , and i do n't wan na cause any trouble . lily : yeah , but , coll , i just , i do n't get it . i mean , this morning you had your heart set on this trip . and now suddenly you 're all , `` i do n't want to be a problem `` ? i mean , what happened ? did j.t . tell you not to come ? colleen : it 's not like that . lily : well , then tell me what it 's like , because there 's something else going on with you . i can tell . [ scene_break ] brad : all right , let 's not get all agitated . there 's been enough divisiveness for one day . ashley : i agree with that . brad : am i thrilled with your decision ? no , but i 'll support you no matter what . the point i 'm trying to make is for you to go to victor with something this volatile when there 's so much tension between our families ... should n't you wait for things to settle down , pick a time that 's better for everyone involved ? ashley : brad , there is not going to be a perfect time to tell victor that he is abby 's father . now i decided i was gon na do this after the board meeting , and the board meeting is now behind us . brad : with all due respect , you said after we reached a financial agreement , and thanks to your brother , that 's a long way off . ashley : it could take years to reach a settlement , which only reinforces my point , not to put this on hold while we pursue a lawsuit . brad : ash , i 'm telling ya , this could blow up in our faces . it could be a huge mistake . ashley : okay , well , your concerns have been noted . brad : have they , all of them ? ashley : what are you asking me ? brad : we 've barely even discussed what this will mean . ashley : i thought i reassured you before , many times . brad : that our marriage wo n't fall apart ? i believe that , because i do n't want it to happen , either . but we have n't made a decision as a couple , as abby 's parents . ashley : you 're wondering if victor wants a formal relationship with her . brad : formal , informal . is he gon na be a larger part of our lives ? is nikki going to be our daughter 's stepmother ? are we gon na be one big , happy family ? ashley : okay , now you 're just being sarcastic . brad : i 'm frustrated ! i 'm worried . what is this going to mean for us ? have you really thought this through ? ashley : yes , i have thought this through . brad : and ? ashley : i do n't have any answers for you , brad . brad : swell . ashley : well , i do n't . victor 's gon na be blown away when he gets this information . so you and i could plan this to the 9th degree , and it all goes flying out the window depending on how he reacts . we can not predict how he 's gon na handle this . brad : so we just drop the bomb and deal with the fallout . that 's the plan ? ashley : i 've made my decision , brad . i 'm going to tell him tonight . ca n't you just trust that i 'm doing this for the right reasons ? and you know what ? the way it works out is the way it 's meant to be . you 're gon na have to have a little faith . brad : you wo n't wait one more day ? one day . ashley : i ca n't . [ scene_break ] colleen : it 's no mystery . you know , when i talked to j.t . and i realized how intense this trip was gon na be , i changed my mind . lily : seriously ? colleen : i thought i 'd be with him the whole time . i did n't know i was gon na be on my own . lily : yeah , but , still , i mean , you could , you know , lay out on the beach or go shopping , see the sights . colleen : yeah , i - i could still have a lot of fun . but i think i 'd get pretty bummed , you know , waiting alone in a hotel room , wondering when j.t . 's gon na get back . lily : and he 'd probably feel guilty for leaving you by yourself . colleen : exactly . why do that to him ? this way , if i stay , you , sierra and i , we can plan something really fun . and j.t . can call and tell us how he 's doing . i think it 'll be easier for both of us . lily : yeah . guess that makes sense . colleen : yeah , it does . lily : hey , listen , sierra and i are gon na keep you so busy , the days will just fly by , okay ? besides , i mean , he wo n't be gone that long . colleen : this time . lily : wait , you mean , there 's already another trip planned ? colleen : no , but there will be . it 's only the beginning . [ scene_break ] raul : so this -- this talent scout , uh ... j.t . : shiloh . raul : shiloh . j.t . : yeah . raul : she got something against colleen or what ? j.t . : no , no , it 's nothing personal . raul : but she does n't think that colleen should be in l.a. ? j.t . : well , you know , she has a point . it 's not a vacation . i 'm gon na be running around all over the place , going from one appointment to the next . i 'd hardly ever see colleen . she 'd be stuck in the hotel room waiting for me all day long , and , i do n't know , it does n't really seem like a good time to me . raul : so what are you gon na do ? j.t . : shiloh calls the shots . i got ta do what she says . raul : have you told colleen yet ? j.t . : yeah , yeah . she 's pretty disappointed . tried not to let me see it , though . raul : look at it this way , if things go well , there 's gon na be other trips , right ? j.t . : yeah , i know , but ... raul : what , what 's wrong ? j.t . : i do n't know . i feel bad . if it were n't for colleen , i would n't even be talking to these music people right now . she 's the reason all this exciting stuff 's happening for me , and she ca n't even be a part of it . [ scene_break ] victor : do you know what this meeting is all about ? nikki : how would i ? victor : well , you seem to , sweetheart , by the way you 're acting . nikki : well , you seem to be under the mistaken impression that ashley and i will be able to mend fences . victor : well , why is that so impossible ? victor : are you questioning the strength of our marriage ? behind you is a vase that i have filled with flowers every day , just as a reminder of my love for you . nikki : i know . i know , and it is . we 've been through so much . we 've endured so much . victor : i know , my baby . nikki : it just ... victor : what ? nikki : it just upsets me that she keeps intruding on our lives all the time . it 's like she 's got some kind of imperial right where you 're involved . `` i want to see victor . i will summon victor . `` it 's infuriating . victor : sweetheart , come on . nikki : victor , you are under no obligation to have this meeting , and i really would prefer that you did n't . victor : sweetheart ... ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) victor : yeah ? ashley : hi , victor . it 's ashley . victor : yes , ashley . ashley : i 'm calling to talk about our meeting . when and where ? i 'd like it to be sooner rather than later , preferably tonight . [ scene_break ] neil : so then , um , you 're telling me that you have n't ... you have n't signed anything ? vanessa : not even a deal memo . neil : my goodness gracious . i 'm stunned . vanessa : so what are you waiting for ? are you gon na make me an offer i ca n't refuse ? neil : that depends on how much of this is about landing a job and how much is about getting back at damon . vanessa : oh , please , revenge is hardly my style . neil : then this is n't about the guy neglecting you . vanessa : oh , no , he did n't just neglect me . he dumped me flat . neil : ouch . vanessa : and , you know , in fact , he 's , uh , already moved on to greener pastures . neil : for what it 's worth , i 'm really sorry to hear that . vanessa : mm - hmm , you 're gon na be sorrier . guess with whom . neil : i - i do n't know . who ? vanessa : phyllis abbott . neil : phyllis is jack 's wife . vanessa : ( chuckles ) well , apparently , those two have split up . neil : boy , damon did n't waste any time , did he ? vanessa : ( chuckles ) well , the bottom line is his loss could be your gain . neil : so you 're really serious about coming to work for newman enterprises , huh ? vanessa : absolutely . neil : all right , listen , i 'm gon na discuss this with the powers that be , and i will get back to you . vanessa : well , of course , that 's -- that 's great . thanks , neil . neil : my pleasure . [ scene_break ] dru : `` we `` ? are we shacking up ? damon : is there a problem , dru ? dru : you tell me . phyllis : um , you know , we were actually enjoying a quiet day together until you -- you arrived and spoiled it , dru . dru : tantric sex . spoiled the tantric sex . damon : if there 's something on your mind , dru , hey , can it wait ? dru : no , it can not . no , something big is brewing and something we need to talk about asap . damon : all right , tell me . dru : privately . phyllis : oh , oh , okay . well , i can take a hint . i 'll let you kids talk , and , um , i 'll go take a shower . and i 'll see you later . phyllis : i 'll just get my things and go . oh , gosh . pardon me . how embarrassing . excuse me . excuse me . dru : what are you thinking about ? [ scene_break ] brittany : bobby , i do n't know what to tell you . bobby : you just said that i was the kind of guy you could be with . brittany : you are . bobby : this is about your face ? brittany : maybe a little . bobby : how do i get it through to you that it does n't matter to me ? brittany , i think you 're beautiful , and you 're so much more than that . brittany : stop , bobby . you 're embarrassing me . bobby : why , 'cause i mean what i say ? brittany : look , when angelo told me you were moving on -- bobby : look , angelo 's a lyin ' son of a -- brittany : bobby , listen . when he said that , i was a little hurt , but only in the beginning . and then i thought about it and i realized that was the right thing for you to do . bobby : no , but it is n't . brittany : bobby , let me finish . you are surrounded by beautiful women . and you have a club to run , like ange says . you do n't need a girl with problems , a girl who is n't even sure who she is anymore . bobby : you know what ? so your life is n't gon na go the way you thought it was . you got thrown a curve , but you got ta put your own spin on it . you got ta make a bold choice . surprise yourself . brittany : i 've had more surprises than i can handle right now , bobby . bobby : so what , this is about college boy here ? brittany : he is not a boy . bobby : okay , whatever . brittany : raul is what i need right now . bobby : so what are you saying , `` see you later , bobby `` ? that 's it ? good - bye ? brittany : we can be friends . bobby : man . bobby : it 's too bad that we got ta grow up , get all tough and callus , 'cause sometimes you just feel like bustin ' out cryin ' . brittany : well , why , bobby ? i mean , i was just another girl who worked at your place . bobby : no , you were n't just another girl . have you listened to one word that i 've said to you ? do n't you get it ? brittany : i guess i did n't want to get it . bobby : why ? brittany : i do n't want to hurt your feelings , bobby . bobby : yeah , you are . actually , it was probably me for being an idiot . i do n't really know at this point , not that it really matters . bobby : well ... okay , then . but you 're not the only one that 's gon na be different from all this . brittany : oh , bobby . bobby : no , no , no . i mean it in a good way . actually . listen , now that i know what i 'm missing , i 'm not gon na settle for less . bobby : you 're one of a kind . brittany : no , i 'm not . bobby : i 'm gon na go . bobby : listen , stop by the club sometime , huh ? brittany : yeah , i will . i promise . [ scene_break ] colleen : do n't get me wrong . i am unbelievably happy for j.t . i mean , so many people dream about hearing their songs on the radio and seeing their videos on tv . j.t . actually has a chance to make that happen . lily : and you thought you 'd be with him every step of the way . colleen : it sounds so stupid hearing it out loud . lily : no , no , it 's not . i mean , nobody thought that j.t . would get a manager and a record contract just like that . i mean , you guys have had no time to adjust . colleen : it 's crazy . i mean , in a few days , his whole life is gon na change , and i ... lily : you do n't know where you 'll fit in . colleen : i do n't know why i 'm thinking like this . he has n't left yet . i mean , of course he 's gon na be busy . he has a lot to learn . but once he gets the hang of it , we 'll figure it out , right ? lily : of course . colleen : yeah . j.t . and i love each other . a few trips to l.a. and a busy schedule is not gon na change that . we 'll be fine , just fine . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor ? victor : mm - hmm . nikki : i heard the phone ring . victor : it was ashley . i 'm meeting her tonight . [ next_on ] kevin : i knew the minute that i met lauren that something good was going to happen . michael : good ? you almost killed yourself . [ scene_break ] nikki : i have a lot more to lose here than you do . my entire future is at stake and you 're calling all the shots . | bobby wanted to talk to brittany so raul leaves . bobby told her that angelo lied about him looking elsewhere . he tells brittany that he ca n't stop thinking about her . brittany lets him know that she needs raul right now and she and bobby can just be friends . that hurt bobby 's feelings . vanessa comes to neil and asks for a job at newman enterprises to work on her hair straightening idea . dru shows up at damon 's place and phyllis brags about them being an item . dru does not believe her until damon comes down and kisses on her . |
ashley : did you tell him ? did you have the guts to tell my father the truth , gloria ? ohh , what he must be going through ... [ scene_break ] gloria : john . gloria : what were you thinking coming here like this ? kevin : michael told me you were gon na tell john . i wanted to help . gloria : it is n't helping . kevin : guess i picked a pretty bad time , huh ? gloria : you could n't have picked a worse time , kevin . i was this close to telling him , and you ring the doorbell and you blow everything . kevin : i 'm not the one who blurted out that i 'm your son . gloria : yeah . i could n't let him go off on my son like that . john : gloria , will you come in here a minute ? this is your son ? gloria : yes . kevin : she is n't making it up , sir . gloria is my mom . john : and that explains why you felt you had to lie to me all of these months . you are aware of what a reprobate he is , that he should be in prison . oh , my god . i just realized -- michael baldwin is your other son ? kevin : we 're brothers . gloria : half - brothers , actually . john : oh , i do n't give a damn what they are to each other . they 're your sons , and you deliberately kept it a secret from me . you know , i thought i knew you . i 'm starting to find out how wrong i was . [ scene_break ] michael : comin ' , comin ' , comin ' . lauren : hi ! michael : lauren . lauren : you 're not in the middle of anything , are you ? michael : no , just about to put dinner in the oven . lauren : really ? michael : yeah . lauren : good . michael : wow , wow . that was some greeting . lauren : what 's the matter ? ( giggling ) michael : whoa . okay , whoa , time out . lauren : why ? michael : i 'm just wondering where all this is coming from . lauren : it 's called the birds and the bees , honey . that 's why we 're all here . otherwise there would n't be doggies and kitties and other little birdies . michael : okay . okay , what happened at the boutique today ? lauren : why do you ask that ? michael : ( chuckles ) because you 're acting strangely , not that i 'm complaining at all , not really . lauren : well , you got me . it was a swimsuit sale today . and i have been watching young girls and very hunky young men in practically nothing all day . and it made me miss you ... a lot , a lot , a lot . michael : all right , wait . lauren , wait . lauren : please , please , please , tell me you 're in the mood , please . michael : no . no , i -- i 'm always in the mood for you , but we 're just not alone . lauren : well , who 's here ? michael : ( whispers ) take a guess . little brother . lauren : is everything okay ? michael : ( normal voice ) oh , well , yeah , yeah . he 's just a little bit tense today . and , honestly , so am i . lauren : why ? michael : well , you know , just that john abbott could come through that door any minute now with a shotgun loaded for bear . [ scene_break ] phyllis : yeah , this is a surprise . you 're the last person i expected to see when i walked into my house . jack : hope you 're hungry . phyllis : why ? you expect to poison me ? jack : i hope my cooking 's better than that . daniel : mom , what are you doing home so early ? you 're supposed to be at the gym . phyllis : oh , that 's what you were up to . oh , okay , i get it . what are you guys working on ? jack : ( stammers ) not till we 're finished . phyllis : okay . smells good . jack : why do n't you go take a nice hot shower ? phyllis : you 're saying i stink ? jack : the masseuse is gon na be here any minute . you 'll be more relaxed . phyllis : you hired a masseuse ? jack : shiatsu . wait till you see what this lady can do with her thumbs . phyllis : huh . shiatsu , huh ? are you trying to butter me up ? jack : no , not at all . you stay angry with me as long as you need to . no , this is about daniel and me , a chance to bond , closer through cooking . daniel : mom , will you just go take a shower , please ? phyllis : all right . i 'll do it for you . jack : ( whispers ) quick . get over here . let 's clean up . daniel : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] dru : excuse me , victor . you wanted to see me right away ? victor : yes , drucilla . anxious to speak with you . i understand my son has signed you to an executive contract . dru : yes . victor : that 's a show of confidence . dru : yes . i 'm very excited . i intend to make nicholas very proud . and you , too . victor : i 'm sure you do . but it so happens that it is a rather unorthodox move on my son 's part . in other words , he moved very quickly , considering the fact that you 're only a third way through the customary probationary period . dru : well , i 'm sure he would n't have made such an important decision unless he had the utmost faith in me , victor . victor : so you 're all settled into the new position , is that it ? dru : there 's a lot to learn . victor : there certainly is . do you have an idea of how important this position is and the responsibilities it entails ? considering what 's going on in your personal life , it must be difficult for you to get used to this . dru : i wo n't deny that it 's challenging for me . but i have a tremendous amount of faith , victor . i simply put one foot in front of the other . and i keep my eye on the prize . victor : so now that you have this new contract , drucilla , what do you envision the future of the cosmetics division to be ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm glad you 're home . i was beginning to worry . nick : about what ? sharon : well , i know this is silly , but i have n't been able to get my mind off cassie . nick : well , here i am . sharon : so your talk went well ? nick : it was okay , you know ? it was a little uncomfortable at first . but once we got going , it was fine . i really think cassie 's gon na be okay . sharon : are you sure sierra 's mom is gon na bring her home ? nick : yeah . i 'm expecting her in about 15 minutes . sharon : let 's hope she makes it . [ scene_break ] dru : i love this painting of you , victor . yeah , um , i have so many ideas , i - i really do n't know where i 'd begin . victor : tell me what you envision for the next year . dru : oh , well , i would , first of all , enhance our retail presence in stores . we ca n't rely on people logging on to the internet to buy our products . no , i want us to be ubiquitous . i want us everywhere in stores so they can smell , touch , feel the product . i do n't want people to think that brash & sassy and safra are just brand names , unique , the brand name . and furthermore -- victor : what kind of product lines do you envision ? dru : oh , well , the men 's line . the men 's line , more than ever before . men are buying product to enhance their appearance . colognes , masks , toners , you name it . and since jabot has dropped their line , the fruit is ripe for the picking for newman enterprises . i want a piece of that market . it 's lucrative . victor : have you talked to the department heads about this ? dru : no . i have n't had time to organize my thoughts . victor : ahh . so do you think in four months ' time , you will have organized your thoughts ? [ scene_break ] nick : look , babe , the last thing we wan na do is overreact . sharon : you do n't think this is a big deal ? nick : no , i think it 's a very big deal . but after talking with our daughter , i know we 're doing the right thing . look , we raised a good kid . cassie 's smart . she 's not gon na do anything stupid or dangerous . cassie : 8 : 30 on the nose . nick : good job . cassie : yeah , well , i have some homework that i need to wrap up . and then i 'm gon na go to bed . sharon : sweetie -- cassie : did dad tell you that we had a good talk ? see ? everything 's fine . you do n't have to worry about me . anyway , i guess i 'll see you two in the morning . sharon : i 'll be up in a few minutes . cassie : mom , you do n't have to tuck me in . do n't you think i 'm a little old for that ? nick : good night , cass . sharon : okay . good night . gosh . i feel like i hardly know my little girl anymore . nick : well , that 's just it . you know , she does n't want to be treated like a little girl anymore . but do n't worry , you know . she 's gon na get through this . sharon : well , let 's talk about something else . what kept you so late at the office ? nick : i had to get to the bottom of who sent that e - mail to my sister . and it was n't drucilla . sharon : who was it ? nick : newman enterprises ' other resident loose cannon -- phyllis . but after i was done talking to her , my dad shows up . he 's all bent out of shape about me giving drucilla that executive contract . sharon : what did he say ? nick : ohh . that it 's an irresponsible decision , blah , blah -- whatever . it 's just ... he thinks this has to do with victoria , even though i tried to convince him that it 's not true . sharon : oh , it 's not , huh ? [ scene_break ] jack : okay , try a little of this . what do you think ? daniel : that 's awesome . jack : even if you do say so yourself . woman : mission accomplished . jack : thank you , janine , for coming . you are a lifesaver . send me the bill at my office ? janine : sure . see you next week , mr. abbott . jack : thanks for coming all the way out . candles , candles ... phyllis : wow ! all right , that could have been the best massage i 've ever had . jack : oh ? the mood was improved from the laying on of hands ? phyllis : mmm ... jack : stress is all gone ? phyllis : not all the stress . daniel : well , dinner is served . jack : oh , okay . here we go . phyllis : great . jack : sit , sit , sit . phyllis : oh , all right . daniel : thank you . phyllis : what are we eating ? jack : madame . daniel : well , here you go . jack : thank you . daniel : the first course is a tomato basil soup that i made . phyllis : you made this ! ohh . hmm ... wow , daniel . daniel : is it good ? phyllis : yeah , it 's very good . mmm ... [ scene_break ] dru : victor , i 'm picking up on something here . victor : i asked you questions that i expect any division head to be able to answer succinctly . dru : but i 'm succinctly hearing that you 'd prefer your own daughter to be the cosmetics director here . victor : you got that right . unfortunately , my own daughter is not coming back . dru : so then what would be the problem ? nick has every bit of confidence in me . and i intend on doing a good job . victor : i do n't doubt your intentions , drucilla . the question is , are you ready for this job ? do you know what it entails to be the head of a division like that ? do you know the responsibilities that will fall into your lap ? and if you 're not ready , you 're putting yourself in a very , very dicey position . victor : i want you to think about that , okay ? [ scene_break ] michael : so ashley issued an ultimatum . either gloria tells john who her sons really are , or ashley tells him herself . lauren : so that 's what your mother 's doing right now . michael : mm - hmm , which means all hell is breaking loose over at the abbotts ' . lauren : ( sighs ) you know it was bound to happen . michael : yeah . i guess i should look on the bright side . gloria 's dirty little secret will be out in the open . she should 've told john a long time ago . lauren : but you realize why she did n't . michael , i mean , do you honestly think that john abbott would have given her a second look , let alone married her , if he had known that you and kevin were her sons ? michael : no . lauren : no . no , so your mom would be back in detroit , living alone , dating one loser after another . i mean , is that what you want for her ? michael : you know , i admit john has made her very happy . but , you know , after tonight , who knows ? gloria could be looking at divorce number three . lauren : oh , not necessarily . she has you , does n't she ? michael : and what does that mean ? lauren : that means that maybe you should go over there , you know ? and try and smooth things over . [ scene_break ] gloria : john , look at me . i know what a shock this must be for you . but you have to know how terrible i feel about it . so if you will only give me a chance to explain . john : oh , please , please , i 've heard your explanation . you know what i 've been wondering about right now ? if everything they said about you is true . kevin : what 's he talking about ? what who said ? gloria : ashley , for one , thinks i 'm a gold digger , honey . i told you that . kevin : why would my mom be after your money ? she 's got mikey and me to take care of her . she would never marry a guy because of his bank account . gloria : do you remember what you said ? that you would never judge me based on how my children turned out ? you said that , john . kevin : stop , mom . stop doing that . do n't apologize for being our mother . gloria : i lied to him ! kevin : no , you did n't . you just did n't tell him everything . john : you know , that 's exactly what i would think you 'd say . you know , the truth to you is whatever you want it to be , is n't it ? you 're not bad . you 're just misunderstood . you make me sick . gloria : and what about me , john ? do i make you sick , too ? john : you know , i do n't even know what i think about you right now . you know , one thing i admired about you the most was your honesty . yes , i told all my friends , like it or not , you never have to guess where gloria stands . gloria : that 's right . and where i stand is i love you . john : oh . and this is how you treat people you love ? gloria : maybe it was me that was wrong about you , john abbott . because i thought you were such a compassionate man . looking back , maybe i should have taken it as a warning sign to see how much hatred you have in your heart for kevin and michael . john : listen , do n't you dare -- do n't you dare try to turn this around and make me the bad guy . no , i have always been a very compassionate person , and i certainly believe in giving people second chances . but not this scum ! kevin : hey . i 'm not scum . i 'm a human being . i 'm seeing a therapist , getting help , trying to turn my life around . what right do you have to call me names ? john : listen , you , you 're standing in my home . i 'll call you any damn thing i please . i know what you did ! and i will never forgive you ! never ! [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm not worried about victoria . she 's not even coming back . sharon : is that what she said in your phone call ? nick : no . she did n't say much of anything . sharon : well , meaning what ? you two did n't talk for very long ? nick : there was really no chance . this was our first conversation in over a year , and all we talked about was this stupid e - mail that i did n't even send . sharon : well , maybe you should try calling her back . nick : and say what ? sharon : i do n't know . try to find some common ground . you do n't always have to talk about business . nick : victoria and i do n't have that kind of relationship . come to think about it , we do n't really have that much else in common . sharon : well , that 's sad . nick : well , that 's the way it is . after everything that happened with dad a couple years ago , that 's where things stand between vicki and me . sharon : is that the way you want it to be ? nick : it 's reality . sharon : you can change reality if you want to . [ scene_break ] daniel : okay . and just when you thought you could n't eat another bite ... jack : thank you . phyllis : is this apple cobbler ? jack : ( french accent ) but of course . ( normal voice ) wait , wait , wait . you 're not gon na have any ? daniel : um , you know what ? i would like to eat mine later . if you guys think you can handle being here without a chaperone , i kind of made plans to stay over at a friend 's house . phyllis : you 're gon na leave me alone with him ? jack : and i did n't even slip him any cash . daniel : is it okay ? phyllis : i guess so . daniel : cool . jack : daniel . daniel : uh - huh ? jack : i could n't have done this without you . thanks . daniel : you 're welcome . you know , i left you a little something in the kitchen . jack : oh ? daniel : yeah . the dishes . jack : cute kid . [ scene_break ] michael : you 're kidding , right ? i mean , you expect me to play peacemaker between gloria and john . and no offense , sweetie , that 's a terrible idea . lauren : and why is it such a terrible idea ? she 's your mother . michael : exactly . you just finished telling me how much that guy hates me . he is not gon na listen to a word i have to say , especially about this . lauren : so you 're just gon na let her fend for herself . michael : yeah . that 's pretty much my plan . yep , i 've come to that woman 's rescue for the last time . she 's on her own . besides , i have enough on my plate . i might have to leave town on a case . lauren : where ? michael : oakdale , down in illinois . it might be as soon as tonight . lauren : tonight ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : oh , no , no . i have plans for us tonight . michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : first dinner . and then a little dessert . michael : well , that sounds great . maybe we can , you know . oh , wait , wait , wait . lauren : what ? ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh , it 's the phone . i have to take this . i 'm sorry . lauren : okay , i 'll go see kevin . michael : okay . hello . yes , mr. snyder . yeah , yeah , i 'm -- i 'm ready when you are . tonight ? no . no , no , jack . that 's fine . uh , i knew we might have to do this a.s.a.p . uh - huh . well , there 's a lot at stake . let 's get it right the first time , right ? okay , uh , i will see you in a few hours then . bye . lauren : you 're going tonight ? michael : yeah , yeah . i wo n't be gone long . uh , listen , do me a favor while i 'm away . lauren : yeah , sure . michael : just keep an eye on kevin . i mean , i know it seems like he 's doing better , but if -- if this -- this stuff between gloria and john gets very volatile ... lauren : i know . i know . you do n't want to get him involved . michael : the last thing he needs is to be caught in the middle of all this drama . lauren : well , i 'm happy to keep an eye on him if i could find him . he was n't in his room . michael : you know , he must have slipped out when i was in the shower . lauren : do you think he went to the abbotts ' ? michael : yeah . he was pretty worried about gloria . it 's possible . damn ! i mean , should i go to the abbotts ' ? you know , i 've got ... i got ta get to oakdale . lauren : all right , look , honey , you take care of your business . i 'll take care of kevin , all right ? i 'm sure there 'll be plenty for you to clean up when you get home . michael : yeah , i can hardly wait . lauren : in the meantime , can i give you a going - away present ? michael : well , we are alone now . lauren : yeah , we are . so let 's make the most of it , okay ? kevin : uh , look , mr. abbott , i know that you hate my guts . that 's between you and me . it has nothing to do with my mother , okay ? she 's a good person . and she cares about you a lot . she tells me all the time how much she loves you . [ scene_break ] john : listen , if your mother really cared for me , she would 've been up - front with me . it makes me feel that our whole marriage is a lie . gloria : that 's not fair . we have a wonderful marriage . and who my children are does n't change the way i feel about you . and it should n't change the way you feel about me . fine parents have children who are nightmares . kevin : mom . gloria : and fine children have parents who are nightmares . you have to judge people on their own merits . john : yeah , gloria , you 're right . people do have to be responsible for who they are . but it 's the deception , the fact that you kept it from me all these months ... that makes me feel that you 're not the person i thought you were . and then i have to wonder if you 're the right woman for me . ( telephone rings ) john : hello . ashley : daddy , are you all right ? john : no , ashley , i 'm not all right . ashley : is gloria there ? john : she certainly is . and so is kevin fisher . ashley : so she told you . john : then you knew ? ashley : i just found out , dad . i thought it was only fair to let gloria be the one to tell you . john : fair to whom ? ashley : daddy , listen to me for just one second , okay ? i know this has to be -- john : ashley , i ca n't talk right now . [ scene_break ] jack : make yourself comfortable . phyllis : oh , thank you so much . the dinner was lovely . jack : yeah . phyllis : mm - hmm . jack : except for the little burnt booties on the lamb . phyllis : mmm . jack : here we go . sit back ... phyllis : thank you . okay . jack : relax and tell me about your day . no , no , you know what ? tell me ... tell me about tomorrow . what would make tomorrow perfect ? phyllis : oh ! and you 're gon na make it that way for me , are you , prince charming ? jack : i could sure die trying . phyllis : okay , how 's this ? can you make it so ... drucilla falls out of a 20-story window ? jack : nothing violent . no violence . phyllis : oh , no violence . oh , okay . that 's too bad . you 're no fun . jack : well , if it 's fun you want ... phyllis : hey , did you just think i was gon na melt into your arms 'cause you cooked me dinner ? jack : you 're really gon na hang me out to dry for this one ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , i am . listen , jack , let 's get real . we did this before . we mixed business with pleasure . it was a disaster . what makes you think it 's gon na work out again ? jack : because we know now it could be different . we could make it different . phyllis : we could make it different ? but you had every opportunity to tell me that you were going to europe . i mean , you chose not to tell me that you went there to see victoria . jack : i 'm sorry . i apologize . is there anything i can do or say to make it up to you ? phyllis : hmm . restitution for your sins . jack : sin , singular . do n't get carried away . phyllis : ( laughs ) jack : i just have fun with you . phyllis : i know . i know . phyllis : ( sighs ) i 've had the best times of my life with you . and the worst . jack : i 've wanted to kiss you since you walked in the room . phyllis : what 's stopping you ? [ scene_break ] nikki : hi . victor : how long have you been standing there ? nikki : long enough to know that if that bag were human , we 'd be calling 911 now . victor : ( exhales ) i 'm working out my frustrations . nikki : i see . what are you frustrated about ? victor : the future of newman enterprises . nikki : has something happened ? victor : our son signed drucilla winters to an executive contract . nikki : ah . so she 's now the official head of the cosmetics division . victor : right . nikki : something tells me you do n't think she 's the right person for the job . victor : certainly not until she has finished her six months ' probationary period . nikki : so what are you gon na do about that ? victor : oh , just hope the problem will solve itself . nikki : what does that mean ? victor : i had a chat with drucilla , but i 'm not sure if i got through to her . nikki : well , if you did n't , what then ? victor : i do n't know . nikki : darling , do n't forget that when you put nicholas in charge , you promised that you would n't interfere . victor : i 'm not interfering , but when the future of newman enterprises is at stake because our son made , as far as i 'm concerned , a foolish decision , then i get worried . [ scene_break ] jack : i miss you so much . do you have any idea how many times i have tried to convince myself there are other fish in the sea ? phyllis : yeah , i saw you swimming with the other minnows , your so - called tennis partners . jack : that 's what they were next to you -- minnows . phyllis : ( laughs ) jack : i 'm not kidding . i tried . then i 'd be around you and i realize you 're all i want . phyllis : i wish i could believe that . jack : you can believe that . you can trust me . phyllis : listen , jack , jack , it 's not what you say . it 's not . it 's what you do . let 's see what the future brings . jack : i hope it brings us back together . ( cell phone rings ) jack : i should 've turned that off . i 'm sorry . i just have to see who it is . phyllis : okay . jack : hello . ashley : jack , it 's me . i want you to meet me at the house . jack : why , what 's going on ? ashley : dad 's gon na need our help . jack : wait , wait , what 's wrong with dad ? ashley : just do it , would you ? i 'll see you there . phyllis : was that ashley ? is everything okay ? jack : i do n't know . [ scene_break ] nikki : darling , i 'm gon na ask you something , and i want you to think long and hard before you answer . victor : what is it ? nikki : do you think you would be as upset and frustrated if we had not gone to italy to see victoria ? victor : why do you ask that ? nikki : because i know how upsetting it is to see somebody like drucilla become firmly ensconced in our daughter 's former position . victor : how about that being the end of a dream ? nikki : precisely . i think we need to face facts and realize that that 's just what it was -- a dream . but i know it was a part of you for so long . victor : what you 're trying to let me know is that it ai n't gon na happen now , is it ? nikki : i do n't think so . i think that we just need to let it go . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon , there 's just no way things are gon na change between victoria and me , because she 's never gon na forgive me for turning dad in to the feds . sharon : you never know . a lot of time has passed . nick : i would n't count on it . vic and i just see things differently . you want to know what the real problem is ? she is way more my father 's daughter than i 'm his son . sharon : still , you could make an effort , nick . you could show vic that you care . because one day , she will come back to genoa city . and would n't you rather greet her with a hug and kind words ? nick : i remember when ... when we were kids . we were so close . we were like best friends . i really used to look up to her . that seems like a lifetime ago . sharon : well , you can change that . nick : you always give me so much to think about . [ scene_break ] gloria : so what happens now ? do you want me off the property , too , john ? this ca n't be the end of us ... after everything we 've been through and all the joy we 've brought into each other 's lives . how can you act like that does n't matter ? john : oh , ask your son , the arsonist . ( door slams ) gloria : ( sighs ) the amateur detective . ashley : do n't you dare put this on me . you 're the one who misled our family . kevin : well , who can blame her , the way you people treat anyone who does n't measure up to your perfect standards . ashley : we 're not perfect , kevin . kevin : you 're perfectly stuck - up . ashley : excuse me . kevin : you heard me . john : now you watch your mouth . kevin : the truth hurts . gloria : just do n't make it worse than it already is . kevin : mom , i 'm tired of these people treating you like dirt . gloria : shh . john : i have always treated your mother with respect . kevin : sure , until she makes one mistake , then watch out . ashley : you call what your mother did making one mistake ? kevin : i do n't think it 's the federal case you 're making it out to be . ashley : why are you even here , kevin ? jack : hey , hey , hey . somebody want to tell me what the hell 's going on here ? and who are you ? kevin : i 'm kevin fisher . jack : kevin fisher ? what the hell are you doing in this house ? john : jack , jack ... jack : what is this creep doing in our house , dad ? john : this creep , as you refer to him , is your stepbrother . [ scene_break ] victor : it 's a strange feeling , is n't it ? nikki : what ? victor : our beautiful adult daughter lives thousands of miles away , finally is happy , and has decided not to come back home again . nikki : what 's important is that she is happy . victor : and that she is , is n't she ? nikki : what more could we want for our children than to know that they 're happy ? victor : i know . sometimes i feel ... almost embarrassed about what i feel . nikki : why ? victor : why do i get upset by the fact that our children are not living the kind of lives that we had planned for them ? nikki : darling , i think the only way that we can hold onto them is to let them be free , to make their own decisions , shape their own futures . victor : yeah . i 'm so glad i have you . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , is n't this special ? `` welcome home , victoria . `` thanks . nice to be back . i think . [ next_on ] john : please . gloria : tell me , what can i do to make this up to you ? victoria : you 're obviously wondering if i want my house back . phyllis : do you ? victor : you 're denying your own sister her birthright ? | michael told lauren he was going out of town and asked her to keep an eye on kevin , considering the situation with the abbott 's . john refused to forgive kevin for trying to kill colleen , and insisted his marriage to gloria was a joke . daniel helped jack woo phyllis with a romantic dinner , then left them alone . jack said he wanted to get back together , but phyllis said they had to go slow and see what the future held . ashley summoned jack away saying that john needed them . back at the abbott house , jack and ash burst in and jack demanded kevin leave the house immediately , only to learn kevin was gloria 's son . sharon was relieved that nick talked to cassie , but still bothered by cassie 's carefree attitude . alone with nick , sharon suggested he reach out to victoria - unrelated to business - and try to rebuild the brother / sister bond they 'd once shared . victor grilled drucilla , and admitted he believed she was the wrong person for the job at ne . she insisted she 'd prove her worth . later , victor told nikki about dru 's contract , and nikki said it was time they admit victoria was n't coming home . victoria , unbeknownst to everyone , returned to gc and entered the ranch . |
michael : oh . mwah . lauren : hi , baby . michael : here . lauren : what ? oh . michael : how 's your headache ? one to ten ? lauren : ah , a two . ( pills rattle ) lauren : 4.5 . michael : mm - hmm . all this insanity about a house . lauren : true . but it sure is a nice one . michael : do n't try and lighten the mood . i 'm furious . this has gotten way out of control . lauren : ha . no argument from me . michael : when it comes to drama my mother deserves an academy award . lauren : that she does . as does jeffrey . michael : mmm . ugh . jeffrey . and add jack into the mix and it gets even worse . the man actually hired an actor to play the ghost of his dead father to make sure gloria stays out of the mansion . who does that ? it 's so saturday morning cartoon . lauren : and i think they dragged sharon into it , as well , which , by the way , she called to find out how i was doing . michael : oh , please , she 's playing for the other team . lauren : reluctantly , i think . michael : no , jack was probably sitting right next to her feeding lines to make sure that we do n't take them to court . well , too bad . i should sue for the mansion and dismantle it brick by brick . [ scene_break ] adam : um , mrs. davis was supposed to donate mom 's clothes to the church . well , let 's have the mechanic take a look at it and , um ... if he can fix it , we 'll do that , but ... if not , then i guess we 'll have to talk about getting a new one . all right , thanks . yeah , bye . you do n't know anything about tractors , do you ? nikki : i think they 're supposed to be red . adam : that 's not the answer i 'm looking for . nikki : executive by day , farmer by night ? adam : yeah , yeah , well , whether you 're farming or doing business , i guess you 're just planting seeds and watching them grow . nikki : is victor still here ? adam : no . no . i think he left . is your fiancé joining you ? nikki : oh , he just went out for a drive . i came down for a cup of tea . adam : too late for room service ? nikki : no . um , i guess i just wanted to be around people . adam : well , do i qualify ? nikki : yeah , i 'd say so . adam : well , in that case , uh , may i join you ? nikki : of course . that would be very nice . victor : excuse me ! victor : thank you . [ scene_break ] alistair : mmm . delicious . thank you . kay : i 've heard everyone has a double , but ... this is unnerving . jill : i know . it 's like he is john abbott . alistair : well , you know , i do tend to lose myself in my roles . even offstage . kay : i just still find it difficult to believe your story . alistair : oh , it 's true . the haunting of the beautiful gloria did happen . jill : so jack actually paid you to play john 's ghost ? alistair : yes . i - i believe mr. abbott was the money man . kay : was anyone working with him ? alistair : a lovely blonde . jill : sharon . alistair : yeah , his mistress . kay : his wife . alistair : so he said . oh , and -- and there was another man that was pulling and pushing me all over the place . what was his name ? ah , jeffrey . kay : bardwell ? jeffrey bardwell ? alistair : yes . jill : i thought jeffrey and gloria were the epitome of wedded bliss . alistair : oh , far from it . it 's heartbreaking . ladies , i know for a fact that that poor angel was coerced into a loveless marriage . [ scene_break ] jeff : ah . the loving wife . gee , i thought you 'd be upstairs plotting your revenge . gloria : you and your fellow stooges are the last thing on my mind . jeff : you worried about your daughter - in - law ? gloria : do n't pretend to care , jeffrey . jeff : of course i care . she 's family . gloria : my family . jeff : let me tell you something , when i found her at the bottom of those stairs i was terrified . gloria : 'cause you got caught . and i ca n't believe that you worked with jack abbott . jeff : i was concerned for your well - being . gloria : ha ! by scaring me out of my home ? that 's not concern , that 's maliciousness . you hate me that much ? jeff : i love you that much . gloria : you got a weird , twisted way of showing it . jeff : we need our own home . i am sick of time sharing with the abbotts . you would n't listen to reason , so i found alternative methods . gloria : this is my home . jeff : your home , never our home . gloria : i was always so happy here . jeff : yeah , with another man . john this and john that . the love of your life . gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : then you looked at me with those two limpid pools and lied through your teeth . gloria : did not . jeff : telling me that you could fall in love with me . gloria : well , i guess things changed , did n't they ? jeff : i can not compete with this man 's spirit . especially if we stay in his house . ( picture hits ground ) [ scene_break ] alistair : thank you . ah . you lovely ladies are just too kind . jill : ( laughs ) so what else can you tell us ? alistair : well , i could supply you with a full résumé of my work and my rather extraordinary reviews -- jill : no , no , actually , i meant your current job , playing john abbott 's ghost . alistair : not very much , i 'm afraid . kay : then how do you know that gloria 's marriage is a sham ? alistair : because i heard it directly from her lips . i mean , that -- that woman has such love for this man john . may i ask how did you know him ? jill : uh , well , he was my ex - husband . we have a son together . alistair : ah . and what was he to gloria ? jill : he was her husband , too . alistair : really ? what a fantastic turn of events . kay : uh , would you excuse us , please ? alistair : i need an intermission . uh , directions to the washroom , please ? jill : oh , through these doors , turn to your right , first door on your left . alistair : thank you kindly . kay : what are we doing ? we have no idea who he is or what facility he may have just escaped from . jill : oh , please , he 's a little eccentric . kay : or insane . jill : well , he seems perfectly harmless to me . kay : is n't that what a first victim in a horror film says shortly before she 's filleted ? jill : katherine , what harm can it do to talk to him ? are n't you a little curious what 's going on between gloria and jeffrey ? kay : yes . which is rather sad , really . that means i do n't have much of a life . jill : oh , you do so . look , she works for us . what if whatever it is she 's up to has to do with jabot ? alistair : ladies . any more of that delightful brandy ? jill : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : mm , that feels good . i said that feels good . mmm . you know , i 'm making advances here . hello ? michael : i 'm thinking about jack . lauren : while i kiss you ? ew ! i think you need therapy . michael : i can tell you 're feeling better . lauren : i am . michael : and more glad i could not be . but i am also thinking ... that this stunt could be what gets jack out of the mansion for good . lauren : oh , great , and then gloria and jeffrey are there all by themselves . michael : there is that . lauren : right . no witnesses . what do you think he would do ? michael : what , like off gloria for the inheritance ? no , he 'd know he 'd be the only person in the line - up . if anything happens to her ? no . lauren : so what else do you think ? michael : they stay married . lauren : and he would do that because .... michael : because he likes making gloria 's life miserable ? all on her dime . all $ 500 million of it . lauren : well , then that would be a mess for gloria . michael : it would . lauren : mm - hmm . so i hope your cell phone 's all plugged in . because it 's gon na be ringing off the hook . michael : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : john abbott is n't the reason i wo n't fall in love with you . i did n't have any problems falling in love with your brother at all . jeff : well , then what is it ? i 'm equally as handsome , twice as charming , three times as devious . gloria : why should i fall in love with you ? you 're in love with yourself enough for both of us ! jeff : you would n't want an insecure man . gloria : you are a liar . you are a cheat . you are a blackmailer . jeff : okay , what , you 're resorting to name - calling now ? gloria : no , these are the facts . you 're a callous thief , a blatant liar -- jeff : and you are utterly narcissistic , incredibly self - centered -- gloria : and a blackmailer ! jeff : and a gold digger ! gloria : and this is your supposed charm ? jeff : face it , i 'm the one husband you 're not gon na bury . gloria : that 's a pity . 'cause i do n't deserve this . jeff : you deserve much worse and i 'm just the guy to give it to you . gloria : two - bit gigolo . jeff : i prefer the term kept man . gloria : and you call me a gold digger ? ! jeff : do n't throw something at me . gloria : do n't you dare ! how dare you ? ! jeff : what -- what are you -- [ jeff and gloria kiss ] [ scene_break ] nikki : you 've got ta stop taking your rage out on the people that you love , especially your son . victor : you have a lot of nerve giving me advice . nikki : well , somebody has to be brave enough to tell you . victor : kindly get out . nikki : i ca n't believe how far you 've gone , pushing away all the people who care about you . you 're gon na end up alone . victor : that 's what i want . less complications that way . and for your information , i have never needed a single one of you . nikki : victor , you do n't mean that . victor : you 're damn right i mean that . now get out . nikki : gladly . ( door opens ) victor : hey , neil . neil : oh . victor , i thought you were long gone . i came to drop off talking points for our conference call tomorrow with mendez . here , i 'll leave 'em here with you . i 'm gon na , uh , take off . victor : all right , thank you . neil : anything i can get for you ? you all right ? victor : ( exhales deeply ) no , you go home , see your family , all right ? neil : my family ? well , victor , everyone 's scattered tonight . victor : how about karen ? neil : karen and the kids both . yeah , they lead busy lives . victor : enjoy your kids . before you know it , they 're grown up , you know ? sometimes i wonder if ... nick 's anger towards me has to do with my early divorce from nikki . there was a time when i was divorced from her when he was young . i think it makes kids very angry , you know ? i do n't think they ever forgive it . they feel abandoned . and then , before you know , they 're grown up , married , they have their own problems . and then the child that you wanted to nurture forever ... sometimes you wonder if that child is still within the man . neil : well ... if you ask me , that inner child never goes away . i know what you 're talking about . you and nick will find your way back to each other , i guarantee . victor : i 'm not so sure . neil : i 'm gon na ... grab a bite to eat . you sure you do n't want anything ? victor : no , thank you , neil . thank you , that 's kind of you . you enjoy your family , all right ? neil : thanks , chief . i 'll talk to you later . [ scene_break ] adam : mom and victor married ? i ... i ca n't even imagine it . nikki : yeah , i had a little trouble with that concept myself . adam : you and mom did n't get along ? nikki : that was a long time ago . i suppose i was more high strung than i should 've been . a lot less kind . adam : that sounds like a very conscientious way of saying , `` no , we did n't get along . `` nikki : we were in love with the same man . it 's what happens . adam : did she have any friends here ? nikki : a lot of people admired your mother . adam : not you ? nikki : our experience was unique . adam : do you think that she lived a good life here ? nikki : i would love to tell you how wonderful her life was in genoa city , but i think somebody else would be better suited to that task . adam : so everyone here made her life a living hell , that 's what you 're saying . nikki : no , no , not at all . victor loved her . he tried to make her comfortable . this is probably hard for you . i know you 're trying to keep your personal and professional life separate . adam : yeah , it is a bit of a high - wire act , i admit . nikki : i know that . i know that . [ scene_break ] brad : yeah , i saw your p.d.a . right there . right on the shelf . david : oh , that 's great . excellent , thank you . brad : expecting an important call ? david : well , you know how it is . i have to stay connected . you know , nikki , work . great . brad : yeah , those two kind of overlap for you , do n't they ? david : yeah , right . brad : how 's that working out for the two of you ? david : um ... fine . sure . why -- why do you ask ? brad : i do n't know , you just seem ... a little tense . you okay ? david : yeah , no , i 'm okay , brad . um , but i need to ask a favor of you . brad : shoot . david : i 'd appreciate it if you do n't tell nikki about our poker game tonight . brad : why would she care ? david : well , that 's not really important . i just need to know that you 're not gon na say anything to her . brad : you have my word . david : great . great . i hate hiding things from her , though . brad : you know what ? um , why do n't you sit down ? relax a little bit . i 'll make you a drink . you know , maybe , uh , take care of your nerves and we can talk about this . david : well , it 's just , um ... something left over from a long time ago , that 's all . brad : here you go . david : thanks . brad : listen , uh ... david , i - i know nikki pretty well . and if i can pick up that something 's bothering you , i 'm sure she 'll be able to , as well . it might help to talk about it . david : so this 'll stay between us ? brad : absolutely . david : i used to have a gambling problem . brad : i see . david : yeah . i mean , nikki knows , and i have it under control . but with the poker tonight , i ... i do n't want her worrying that i 'm slipping back into old habits . brad : understood . [ scene_break ] michael : hey , is our little man still asleep ? lauren : uh , yeah . mm . michael : i thought i heard you talking to someone . lauren : scott called . michael : oh . lauren : he has a new girlfriend . big surprise . michael : your older son is the smartest person in this family . lauren : why is that ? michael : he stays very far away from gloria . lauren : yeah . michael : you know , i think we should move . i hear the canal zone is nice . we could live under one of those locks . damp , but secluded . lauren : gloria would find us . michael : no . it took years for my family to catch up with me here . lauren : yeah , but , baby , she has money now . she could hire someone to find us . michael : yeah , foiled again . lauren : well , maybe she could try therapy . michael : no . only if she wanted to , and my guess is she does n't . you ca n't make somebody want to change . although , if she did , have mercy on the therapist . every time i wan na say , `` that 's it , gloria ! no more ! `` i think about how horrible she had it in detroit . i think about how i got out , how she and kevin did n't . lauren : all right , you ca n't feel guilty about saving yourself . michael : then why do i ? lauren : look , i know you love gloria . and so do i . michael : you 're a very generous woman . lauren : but being generous is n't gon na make up for the pain of the past . michael : yeah . aside from the craziness , she is a good person . lauren : of course she is . michael : i see it sometimes . you know , glimpses . with us . with fenmore . lauren : you know what , honey ? it 's the crazy one , the out of control , dangerous for our family one that concerns me . and honestly , you know , maybe ... now is the time to tell her no more life jackets . it 's time to sink or swim . [ scene_break ] gloria : unh - unh . unh - unh . please , no . no . i 've got ta get away from you . jeff : no , no , do n't . gloria : no . no . gloria : come here . gloria : jeffrey . jeffrey . oh , my god . [ they kiss passionately ] [ scene_break ] alistair : a successful businessman , never neglected his children . jill : that 's exactly right . oh , and he used to love to surprise people . [ jill remembering ] jill : oh , my god . john , did you do this ? john : well , it was n't santa claus . jill : i just ca n't believe it . john : well , why not ? jill : well , i do n't know . i just ... john : now we would n't want william to come home to anything but the very best , would we ? jill : oh , i know , but ... john : jill , look , this is gon na be little william 's room for a number of very important informative years . and i wanted him to be very comfortable and happy here . jill : i ca n't tell you how much this means to me . [ scene_break ] jill : he surprised you a time or two , did n't he , katherine ? kay : mmm . skinny - dipping and bursting into song at gina 's comes to mind . alistair : oh . jill : yeah . alistair : i would 've loved to portray that scene . anything else ? jill : he always looked you straight in the eye when he spoke to you . alistair : favorite food ? kay : wait just a moment . we 're not going to help you impersonate him . alistair : oh , heavens no . i 've already broken the one rule brando warned me about . kay : marlon brando ? alistair : ned brando , who i understudied in des moines . he said to me , `` alistair , whatever you do , do n't ever fall in love with your co - star . `` and that 's exactly what i have done . kay : you 're in love with gloria ? alistair : from the moment i saw her . kay : well , how will knowing john 's favorite meal help ? alistair : well , understanding the man that she loved will help my quest . and hopefully , one day she 'll return my feelings . jill : what is it with this woman ? kay : alistair , you are one lovely fellow , but gloria 's already done the `` falling for a look - alike `` thing with her husband william , god rest his soul , uh , and now with her present husband jeffrey . alistair : oh , that scoundrel ? kay : well , the point is , a woman does n't like to go through this twice . you know , it just simply does things to her ... her psyche . alistair : my dear ladies , do n't ever take away a man 's dream when that -- and his remarkable talent -- is all he has . [ scene_break ] gloria : stop it ! i 've got ta get out of here . jeff : do n't fight it . you know you want it . gloria : i want you out of my life . i want you out of my life ! jeff : you kissed me . gloria : temporary insanity . jeff : no , a moment when you finally gave into your fantasies . gloria : it makes me sick . jeff : our relationship is twisted , but it 's exciting . gloria : i am not falling for this because i know it 's a trap . jeff : no game this time . gloria : it has always been a game with you . jeff : kiss me again and you 'll know i 'm telling the truth . gloria : it 'll be a cold day in hell before our lips touch again . [ scene_break ] brad : that had to be so difficult for you . you were such a good sport about it , too . i am really sorry . david : look , that 's -- that 's not necessary , all right ? it 's not like one friendly game of poker is gon na turn me into a raving lunatic gambler . brad : well , good . good , i 'm glad to hear it . because if i had contributed to your problem in any way , i 'd feel terrible . david : believe me , this was nothing like the high stakes games i 'm used to , trust me . brad : i 'll bet . david : i got ta tell you , it feels good to , uh , get it out in the open . brad : how long 's it been an issue ? david : well , several years . brad : you 've stopped ? david : yeah , yeah , i have n't , uh , placed a bet in months . brad : that 's great . you 're really committed to beating this thing , huh ? david : absolutely . brad : and nikki 's not supportive ? i mean , given her history , i would think she would be . david : oh , no , no , no , do n't -- do n't get me wrong . i mean , nikki is the most supportive woman on the planet . i just prefer to handle this on my own , that 's all . i mean , she 's got enough going on right now . i do n't want her worrying about this , too . brad : well , she wo n't hear about the game from me . david : good , good . i mean , she -- she thinks we were just having some beers and watching tv , you know , the game . brad : we were . david : thanks . brad : no problem . [ scene_break ] neil : uh , victor ? i knew you 'd still be here . victor : neil . neil : i thought i 'd give it another try . i brought some food -- chinese takeout . victor : you did ? whoa , whoa , whoa , i had -- i already had dinner with adam . but please sit down . have a seat . neil : you had dinner with adam , huh ? victor : yeah . neil : how 'd you get that guy to take a break and actually sit down to a meal ? victor : ( chuckles ) he 's driven , is n't he ? neil : well , he is his father 's son , ai n't he ? victor : yeah . he 's shown a lot of initiative since he 's been here . i 'm very proud of him . neil : it 's got ta be rough , you know , thrown into the deep end like that , surrounded by family he never knew he had . victor : yeah . neil : it ca n't be easy to suddenly find out you 're a newman . victor : i 'm concerned with how well he gets along with victoria . neil : she 's brilliant and she works her butt off . a lot like adam . they 'll both eventually work it out , i 'm sure . victor : do you think adam is making a real effort to get along with victoria ? neil : yeah , i think they 're making an effort -- to undermine each other . victoria 's on the defensive , and he 'd be thrilled if she was n't part of the equation . victor : whoa , that does n't sound good . [ scene_break ] gloria : kevin ? you call me as soon as you get this message . have you seen my son and his fiancée ? woman : oh , no , they 're not here , mrs. bardwell . gloria : i do n't ever wan na hear that name -- bardwell -- connected to me again . my name is gloria . woman : okay . gloria : did they go home ? woman : i 'm not sure . do you want me to leave them a message ? gloria : no . where is everybody ? [ scene_break ] lauren : making your mother stand on her own two stilettos is doing her a favor . michael : i doubt gloria would see it that way . lauren : all right . let -- let 's just say that fen is older . michael : all right . lauren : and he does something wrong . so what do we do as parents ? do we just swoop in and tell him that everything 's gon na be fine ? michael : yes ? lauren : no . no . that would be bad parenting . michael : it was a trick question . lauren : no , it was not . if ... we have to allow him to make mistakes , otherwise he 's never gon na learn the lesson . michael : well , `` learn `` would be the operative word . gloria does not learn . lauren : right . so let her find out the consequences . like you did . michael : oh , yeah . yeah , there 's nothing like a brief stint in prison to learn about consequences . lauren : well ... michael : a cherished period of my life . lauren : yeah , did it work ? michael : yeah . lauren : exactly . michael : i have a brilliant wife . lauren : why , thank you . so you gon na keep doing it ? you 're gon na stop enabling your mother ? michael : ( sighs ) i know that things have to change . michael : i know that gloria pulls my strings . ( exhales ) lauren : that 's good . that 's good . keep going . keep going . ( telephone ringing ) michael : hold on . lauren : okay , answer the phone first . michael : hello ? gloria : oh , michael , i 'm so glad you 're home . michael : hello , gloria . lauren : ( imitates gun shot ) gloria : how 's lauren ? michael : she 's fine . she barely has a headache . we 're enjoying a quiet evening at home . gloria : i need to see you , michael . i 'm coming right over . michael : no , tonight 's -- tonight 's not a -- lauren : oh , let me guess . my headache 's about to become a migraine ? [ scene_break ] kay : uh , you know , jill ... we 've got to get that alistair fellow out of here . yeah , out of here . jill : why ? kay : he 's not john . he 's playing the part , and you are drawn to him for all the wrong reasons . jill : i am not drawn to him , katherine . he amuses me , that 's all . besides which , by helping him , we 're gon na benefit ourselves . kay : mm - hmm . pray tell me how . jill : i wan na know what jeffrey 's holding over gloria 's head . kay : oh , god , you 've always loved gossip . jill : this is n't about gossip , this is about protecting jabot . okay , she works for us . if she 's into something illegal , it 's gon na adversely effect the company . kay : i suppose that 's possible . jill : mm - hmm . kay : we 've taken more hits than i care to think about . jill : that is exactly my point . so whatever it is , we wan na find out about it before it happens . kay : you know , um , i promised john that i would ... um , be a friend to gloria . jill : right . and a friend would wan na help her , and this is helping gloria . come on , you 're my mother . i 'm your daughter . you should support me . kay : oh , do n't play that daughter card on me , jill . there 's not a parenting book , no matter how modern , that covers a chapter of this kind of insanity . alistair : well , now nobody can accuse me of not pulling my weight . the dishes are washed and dried . kay : yes , well , we do have a woman named esther who could 've taken care of that in the morning . jill : no , no , no , thank you so much . that is extremely kind of you . alistair : cheers . jill : you know something ? my mother and i are so enjoying having you here . kay : uh ... jill : let me get you some more . here you go . alistair : thank you . kay : well , who are we to stand in the way of true love , alistair ? alistair : oh . jill : well put , mom . we 'll tell you everything we can about john . alistair : oh , splendid . jill : well , go ahead . drink up . the night is young . alistair : by all means . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , adam , you did n't have to pay for my tea . thank you . adam : it was my pleasure . nikki : look ... if i was blunt earlier , i apologize . adam : no . nonsense . um , say what you mean , mean what you say . it 's a quality i admire . nikki : well , that 's good , because i 'm about to be blunt again . even though victor and i are divorced , that does not mean that i wo n't help him and our children rally together in the face of a potential threat . adam : this is how you see me ? as a threat ? nikki : are you ? adam : you guys have all the power . how could i possibly constitute a challenge ? nikki : i 'm sorry , i did n't mean anything by it . and if -- if you ever wan na talk , i 'm always available . adam : i appreciate the offer , mrs. newman . nikki : please call me nikki . adam : nikki . thank you . there 's a difficult adjustment that one makes when going through a transition like this . that 's all that i 'm doing . i 'll be fine . nikki : i understand . david : is this a private conversation ? adam : um , no , actually , i was just about to say good night . david : oh . nikki : oh . adam : nikki , thank you . nikki : good night . thank you . david : thank you . hey . nikki : well , hey , stranger , where have you been ? david : uh , i had , uh , a lot of things on my mind , so i went for a drive . nikki : it 's not like you to take off like that . david : i know . i know . and i 'm sorry if i worried you . nikki : well , you did . i have to say , anytime there 's a change in your routine , i 'm gon na be suspicious , considering ... what 's going on with you . and -- and i 've been there . i 've done that . i know what i 'm talking about , david . david : of course . that 's totally understandable . but it was just a drive , nikki , okay , plain and simple . cross my heart . nikki : so you were n't at a card game or an indian casino or in the business center using the computer to make a bet in the bahamas ? david : no . no . no . i 'm done with that , i promise you . nikki : all right . i 'm sorry i was accusing you . david : i do n't think of it as accusing . i think you 're just trying to keep me honest . i want you to trust me , nikki . and if that means that you need to know where i am and what i 'm doing every second of every day , then that 's fine . nikki : that 's not very fair to you . david : that does n't matter . if it 's good for you , then it 's good for me . i do n't want you worrying like you did tonight . nikki : i appreciate that . david : i love you , nikki . and i do n't wan na jeopardize that . you know what i 'm gon na do tomorrow ? i 'm gon na call one of those psychotherapists from that list you gave me . and if he or she is n't right for my problem , then i 'm gon na find someone who is . nikki : i think that 's great . terrific . david : yeah . [ scene_break ] brad : hey , how you doing , it 's brad carlton . yeah , i have n't called since i got shellacked on the super bowl . hey -- hey , listen , uh , i was just wondering , do you a guy named david chow ? yeah . real heavy action , huh ? well , i think he 's interested in getting back in the game . yeah . i 'm gon na take the bucks and the under on saturday night . you should give chow a call . i think he 'll go heavy the other way . give him odds . whatever , just make it attractive . yeah . hey , and one more thing . you never heard from me . right . [ scene_break ] michael : all right , here 's the thing . i 'm not sure that i can just sit by and let gloria go to prison . lauren : well , we would n't let that happen . of course , the amount of ex - cons you have in this one family has to be some sort of record . michael : i 'm glad that tumble did n't damage your funny bone . lauren : oh , no . funny bone is intact . it is , after all , my coping mechanism . michael : i love all of your isms . lauren : look , honey , you know , you really have to make a decision here . is this the way you wan na live your life ? or our lives ? just constantly bailing out your mother ? if i does n't stop now , it 's never gon na stop . gloria : oh . i am so glad that you are both here , and , lauren , i am so glad that you are feeling better . i 've been looking for your brother and jana , but they 're nowhere to be found . michael , i 'm at the end of my rope . that man is driving me crazy . i mean , truly , really , driving me crazy . you 're not gon na believe -- i ca n't stay in that house with him . not another night . i need to stay here tonight . michael : you ca n't . gloria : but i just said that -- michael : you ca n't stay here , gloria . gloria : why not ? michael : it 's time that we had some boundaries . and the first one is , our home is off limits . my wife and my son can no longer be put in the middle of your shenanigans . gloria : shenanigans ? i do n't even know what a shenanigan is . michael : look , if you can figure out the plans , you can figure how to get out of them , but my involvement , my wife , my son , my brother -- has come to an end . from now on , you 're on your own . [ next_on ] adam : is that why she left ? 'cause you did n't want me ? michael : if you stand up for gloria , i ca n't promise that i will be able to save you . gloria : what do you want ? jack : i came by to give you something . ( keys hit floor ) | in genoa city kay and jill continue to get to know alistair and learn of jack 's scheme to haunt glo out of the mansion . glo and jeffrey fight then passionately kiss which sends glo into a frenzied state . nikki and adam engage in small talk at the gcac ; nikki brings up adam being a potential threat . neil fills victor in on what he thinks is going on between victoria and adam . jill is intrigued with alistair and thinks that she can use him to find out what jeffrey is holding over glo ; kay does not want to get involved . brad and david discuss david 's gambling addiction ; which brad plans to exploit . michael and lauren tell glo it 's time for her to stand on her own . |
adam : better not back out now , patty . nikki : talkin ' to yourself , huh ? adam : you come here to gloat ? nikki : if i were headed to jail , i 'd have a lot on my mind , too . adam : get the hell out of here , woman . nikki : not until we 've had a chat . adam : anything you say is of no interest to me . nikki : adam , i am here to give you one last chance at redemption . [ scene_break ] jack : this could not be a worse time . patty : oh , i know , darling . i promise i wo n't be long . jack : you 're supposed to speak tonight . patty : i 'll be back in plenty of time , okay ? jack : okay . go , go , go . patty : all right . jack : ( sighs ) victor : where 's she off to ? jack : on her way to the hospital to make sure adam makes it to his cozy 8x10 cell . victor : ( sighs heavily ) i 'll be glad when that is over with . jack : well , unfortunately , our problems are n't quite over yet . i spoke to owen pomerantz yesterday . he had some news . victor : the district attorney ? huh . gon na launch an investigation , or what ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : yeah , that 's it . uh , you , too . you have a good night . all right , bye . michael : ooh , wow . lauren : do you like it ? michael : it makes me want to skip the policemen 's ball . lauren : ( laughs ) who were you on the phone with ? michael : chantal . just fillin ' her in on daisy and ryder . lauren : mm . i feel so much better now that they 're locked up . michael : mm . yeah , attempted murder , conspiracy , drug possession . they 're not goin ' anywhere . bail was set extremely high . lauren : and all thanks to my brilliant husband . michael : yeah . lauren : now if i could just figure out why they targeted me . i mean , who was behind them . michael : oh , e - enough talk of `` the gruesome twosome . `` i have a smokin ' hot wife here who deserves my full attention . lauren : mm , nice . michael : mwah . mwah . ( cell phone rings ) lauren : oh . mm . what -- here , let me -- ? michael : no , do n't answer it . come here . lauren : no , no , no , honey . it might be fen . ( ring ) lauren : it 's the store . michael : no , the store 's closed . lauren : well ... hello ? what are you doing there ? are you kidding ? um , o - o- okay . o - okay . i - i 'm on my way . michael : what ? seriously ? really ? lauren : yes . yes . fashion emergency . michael : ( groans ) lauren : one of my best customers was supposed to get a dress for tonight , and it never got delivered , and amber ca n't find it anywhere , so i 'll meet you at the club , all right ? bye . michael : not so fast , mrs. baldwin . lauren : oh . michael : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] j.t . : all right . three ? four . all right , move it four . reed : three , four . j.t . : wow . reed : i got to 14 . j.t . : reed , reed , look at your mom . does n't she look like a princess , huh ? you want to take a picture with her ? okay . reed : come on , mom . victoria : you know , i ... i do n't really have to go tonight . j.t . : no , look , i told you . i 'm not gon na use the balli 'm not going to use the ball against you . all right ? there 's gon na be times where something comes up for me , you know ? are you gon na use that against me ? we 're raisin ' a kid together . we 're gon na have to trust each other . victoria : if you mean that , then why are you asking for sole custody ? j.t . : ( sighs ) do you really want to get into that right now ? go . enjoy yourself . victoria : ( sighs ) okay . but i do n't have to go right this second . j.t . : all right . well , it 's almost reed 's bedtime , all right ? it 's a big night for your dad . go . make the most of it . [ scene_break ] neil : you know , ashley , i completely understand if you do n't want to go after what you 've been through , but i hate the idea of you being here all by yourself . you know what i mean ? ashley : so maybe you want to skip the ball and stay here with me . ( chuckles ) neil : do n't you want to go and help support katherine ? it 's at the athletic club , you know ? we can just pop in and out . ashley : yeah , sharon 's staying at the athletic club now with the baby . neil : oh , i - i - i did n't know that . ashley : yeah , so what 's worse ? running into sharon , or staying all alone in this house with just my memories ? neil : no pressure either way , okay ? ashley : oh , boy . you know , neil , i guess i ca n't really avoid the club and sharon and nick and the baby forever , right ? so maybe going out with you tonight would be a good first step . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . you okay ? phyllis : oh , i 'm great . nick : good , because you sure look beautiful . jack : well , look at this . nick : hey , guys . jack : who sprung you from the hospital , and when ? phyllis : oh , last night . last night . hey , victor . victor : that 's better . i thought you were n't coming . phyllis : oh , gosh , do you know how long it 's been since i 've had a night out ? absolutely . nick : any chance you guys could keep an eye on my wife ? i want to run upstairs and check on faith . victor : son , there 's something i need to talk to you about . billy : hey , hey . look who i found outside without an escort . jack : ( chuckles ) nick : ooh , yeah . kay : how 's the leg ? phyllis : oh , it 's great . thanks , kay . jack : so did murphy dump the , uh , monkey suit and stand you up ? kay : uh , no , he 's coming after his lodge meeting . jack : good man . kay : i have some details to look into , if you 'll excuse me . nick : you better save me a dance , good - lookin ' . kay : ( foreign accent ) for you , anything . billy : ( laughs ) victor : mm - hmm , i 'm glad you 're all here early . there 's something i need to talk about to all of you . thanks to that piece of trash article in `` restless style `` ... billy : which i had nothing to do with . victor : mm - hmm . the district attorney 's office has launched a full - scale investigation about what happened in your cabin . jack : unfortunately , it could well undermine the case against adam . billy : ( groans ) damn it . victor : that means the district attorney 's office will contact all of you . so you have to be extremely careful about what you say . jack : sorry to start the evening on such a serious note , but ... victor : yeah . you have to be very careful , especially since owen pomerantz will be attending tonight . all right ? phyllis : he 'll be here ? interesting . nick : we will handle it . victor : well , you better , son . there 's no way that i will allow adam to go free . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) mac : hi . j.t . : ( chuckles ) wow . well , hey , listen . i know , uh , pregnant women get cravings , but is n't taking your own pizza to the ball a little extreme ? mac : ( chuckles ) i thought that i would drop by on my way and bring a little treat for you and reed . j.t . : oh , thanks . he , uh , he already ate and crashed out . mac : well , i 'll just , um , i 'll put it in the kitchen for later . j.t . : well , hold on a second . hold on a second . who said i was n't hungry ? [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you . billy : you lookin ' for me ? victoria : ( chuckles ) do n't be ridiculous . billy : well , then what are you here for ? victoria : i came to support dad and katherine . billy : oh , you 're not here to see me ? victoria : i think you should get over yourself . i just hope i made the right decision . billy : oh , is j.t . giving you trouble ? victoria : no , actually . just the opposite . he was quite magnanimous tonight . billy : well ... victor : victoria ? billy : ( clears throat ) victoria : ( clears throat ) oh , hi , dad . victor : hello , my darling . billy : hi . victoria : mwah . billy : i was just about to fill her in on the investigation and adam . victoria : oh . why ? what 's going on ? billy : well , this time , we 're being investigated . victoria : what ? billy : yeah . victor : let me fill you in . we 'll take a walk , okay ? [ scene_break ] nikki : look , i am not here to chastise you over the choices you 've made . that 's between you and god . but if you have a shred of decency left , you will tell me what happened to victor and ashley 's baby . there are so many unanswered questions . you 've got ta be carrying around so much guilt . do n't you want to unburden yourself ? adam : the sensitive approach . nice . nikki : i knew your mother well . and she did n't raise you to behave this way . adam : grand slam , nikki . grand slam . guilt , religion , morality and my mother . why , you know , i - i underestimated you . you and my father are a vicious team . nikki : ( sighs ) the last thing your mother prayed for was for you and victor to give each other a chance . so please , tell me the truth . do it for your mother , your father . do it for yourself . [ scene_break ] sharon : wow , i - i just ca n't believe that adam would skate after everything he 's done . i - i just -- i do n't know what i would do if he would walk . i guess it 'll give me something else to obsess about when i 'm up with faith in the middle of the night . ( chuckles ) nick : still not getting any sleep ? sharon : um , on and off . nick : have you even left this room since you moved in here ? sharon : ( chuckles ) do i look like it ? nick : ( sighs ) okay , so everyone 's downstairs . why do n't you go say hi to 'em , grab some food . i can stay with faith . sharon : oh , that 's tempting , but ... nick : no , honestly , i would n't mind some alone time with our daughter . sharon : `` our daughter . `` nick : yeah . i 'm still gettin ' used to that . sharon : well , okay . you know what ? i 'll pop down there for a few minutes . i just -- i need a few minutes to clean myself up . i 'm a mess . nick : oh , you look fine . you look like a mom . [ scene_break ] paul : ( sighs ) oh , thank you . michael : hello . where 's nina ? paul : oh , she 's in los angeles on business . where 's your better half ? michael : uh , she 's at the boutique . she 's meeting me here . paul : um ... any news on daisy and ryder ? michael : well , it 's been less than 24 hours . give them a few days , and they 'll be dying to come clean . paul : right . you know , um , there is one loose end we -- we should tie up . michael : oh , yes . you mean the pictures of you and lauren that have been seen by all of our friends . ( chuckles ) paul : look , michael , i 'm really sorry . michael : you know , i know . no , no , please . you 've already apologized . can we move on , for god 's sakes ? [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sighs ) ryder : you know what this is about ? daisy : guard told me to wait here . how 's it going ? ryder : nothing i have n't been through before . i 'm worried about jana , though . daisy : ( scoffs ) what , afraid she 'll go hungry ? ryder : ( sighs ) there 's nobody checking up on her . she escaped once . she could escape again . now that lauren and michael are onto us , things are out of control . woman : they certainly are . daisy : mama bear ? woman : do you have any idea how much it cost to bail you two screw - ups outta here ? daisy : we 'll make it up to you . woman : oh , damn right you will . we are going to a party , kiddies . [ scene_break ] nick : i mean , look at you . you really are a miracle . i mean , your big sister cassíe -- she 's in heaven right now -- but she told your mom and me that we 'd have another little girl someday . and we wanted you so bad . and when we thought we lost you ... but we did n't . yeah , you 're right here . my beautiful , beautiful daughter . now i know you do n't really know me very well right now . yeah . but i promise you that is gon na change , 'cause i am always gon na be here to love you . faith : ( babbles ) nick : yeah , and protect you and keep you safe . faith : ( babbles ) nick : 'cause your daddy loves you so much . i love you so much . yeah . [ scene_break ] michael : thank you . neil : thanks , man . hey , beautiful lady ... ashley : ( sighs ) neil : thank you so much for coming . ashley : whoops . neil : are you ready to do this ? ashley : um , i 've come this far . sharon : hi , neil . ashley . neil : hey , good to see you , sharon . ashley : hi , sharon . sharon : hi . ashley : uh , who 's watching the baby ? sharon : oh , uh , nick 's spotting me for a while , so i could come down here and join the party . ashley : good . how is she ? sharon : well , you know , we 're adjusting . ashley : mm - hmm . sharon : you must miss her a lot . ashley : i do . sharon : you know , she just fell asleep . do you want to go up and look in on her ? ashley : i would love that . neil : hey , ashley , i 'll -- i 'll be right here waiting for you , okay ? ashley : okay . neil : all right . ashley : thank you . victor : nikki , my darling , where are you ? i love you . could you call me , please ? i appreciate the fact that you went to see adam , but do n't get your hopes up , all right ? he is not going to divulge anything . [ scene_break ] adam : did dad send you here to plead his case ? nikki : no . coming here was my idea . adam : do n't you have a big ball to go to or something ? nikki : look , i know you can pretend not to care ... adam : ( sighs ) nikki : but i also know that deep down you want victor 's love and approval . adam : ( clicks tongue ) nikki , you see right through to the very core of me . nikki : ( sighs ) what about ashley ? she was your friend when no one else would have you . in fact , you 'd still be in jail if she had n't asked victor to help you . do you know how much pain this is causing her ? adam : i genuinely care about ashley . you got that ? if there 's anything i could do to help her -- nikki : there is . you can give her the closure she so desperately needs . now what happened to the baby she miscarried ? please , adam . if you do n't want to do it for victor , do it for ashley . adam : for ashley . how generous , nikki . so generous . i - i do n't know . maybe my father buys that holier - than - thou act , but , you know , i 'm never gon na forget you and daddy 's little princess leading the pack when i arrived in town . nikki : look , i did n't come here to insult you . adam : no , no , no , no . you came here to help me , i 'm sure . nikki : yes , i did . adam : no , you should be thanking me . nikki : thanking you ? adam : yes . according to you , all these evil things i 've done have driven my father and ashley apart . and it 's left you that little space to crawl right in and snatch him up ... again . you do n't seem to hold onto him for very long , though . i mean , you can only get so far on history when you 're not a young , hot stripper anymore . nikki : how dare you . how dare you speak to me that way . i have never met anybody so vicious ! adam : unh - unh , accept for the father of your children . nikki : you know , i would tell you to go to hell right now , but you do n't even have a soul . you 're disgusting ! adam : oh , nikki . man : ma'am , you 're gon na have to leave . nikki : no problem . you do n't have to ask me twice . patty : nikki , hi . nikki : oh , emily . um , a - are n't you supposed to be at the ball ? patty : well , i 'm meeting jack after the transfer to the jail . um , i 've got my clothes to change into . i do n't want to miss a minute of it . nikki : yeah , well , do n't waste an extra second on him . adam : give hugs and kisses to daddy . patty : i , uh , i need to consult with my patient . man : sure . patty : what was she doing here ? adam : never mind . did you bring the stuff ? patty : ( sighs ) yes . adam : good girl , patty . hand it over . [ scene_break ] billy : hmm . jack : well , i 'm very glad you decided to drop by . hey , look who 's here . phyllis : hey , hi , sharon . sharon : hi . uh , nick is upstairs watching the baby , so , um , i finally got my first shower in two days . jack : ( chuckles ) phyllis : it was really lovely what you did for ashley . jack : what did you do for ashley ? phyllis : she sent her upstairs to check up on faith . jack : thank you . sharon : yeah , well , you know , we 're all coping as best we can . phyllis : um , can i have a minute with sharon ? jack : ladies . phyllis : thanks . sharon : um , listen , phyllis , i understand that this is really difficult for you . phyllis : um , it 's actually not as difficult as you would think . i absolutely understand why you and nick should be the only ones to bond with faith . sharon : listen , i 'm not trying to keep the baby from you or from anyone . we 're just doing what the experts tell us . phyllis : i 'm fine with it . and just so you know , when i do start taking care of faith , i want you to know that i 'll treat her with the same love that i have for noah and my own daughter . do n't doubt that . sharon : yeah , um , you were good with noah . and i hope that you 'll be as good a stepmother to faith as well . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . ashley : hi . is faith still asleep ? nick : yeah , she is . ashley : sharon said i could see her . nick : oh , of course . come in . ashley : thanks . oh , boy . i forgot to put on that list that i gave you and sharon -- faith loves avocados . so if you take a nice ripe one and you mash it up , she really loves that . nick : okay . i 'll let sharon know . ashley : i 'm sorry . i just miss her so much . [ scene_break ] jack : well , here . let me show you . excuse us , please . victor : sure . kay : ah , well , there certainly are a lot of new faces . victor : well , there are so many masks around here , i do n't know who 's who . kay : ( chuckles ) victor : i almost kissed a complete stranger thinking it was nikki . kay : ( laughs ) nikki : what 's this i hear about him kissing a strange woman ? victor : well , hello , hello , hello , my beauty . nikki : mm , notice how quickly he changes the subject . victor : that 's right . kay : ah . nikki : i 'm sorry i 'm late . is everything going all right ? kay : better than we hoped . thanks , uh , to the generosity of victor 's contacts , we may raise even more than we did last year . nikki : oh , wonderful . kay : psst , psst , psst . here . now i know the two of you have been through a great deal lately , but , uh ... ahh , tonight is a celebration . uh , sparkling burgundy apple juice . victor : of course . kay : from my private stash . victor : private stash . whoa . kay : to my two dearest friends who helped make this night such a success . nikki : ohh . ( glasses clink ) victor : cheers . ( glasses clink ) nikki : cheers . ( glasses clink ) victor : cheers . kay : well ... ( sighs ) time to mingle . victor : that 's right . nikki : yes , indeed . kay : ta - ta . victor : okay , sweetheart . nikki : ta - ta . kay : thank you . victor : did you go see adam ? nikki : i tried to get some information out of him about ashley 's baby , but it -- he 's just evil . he 's evil . victor : what did he say ? nikki : oh ... ( sighs ) let 's just say he pushed my buttons , and , uh , i lost it . victor : mm . i 'm not surprised . nikki : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry , darling . i did try . victor : not your fault , sweetheart . he is who he is , sad to say . and he threw away his last chance at redeeming himself , but now he has to live with it . [ scene_break ] adam : tux , cape , coat , a hat and mask , disposable cell phone . patty : it is what you asked for , is n't it ? adam : the sedative ? patty : ( sighs ) it 's supposed to make you docile for the trip . hmm ? adam : yes , i know . hand it over . patty : how do i know i can trust you ? [ scene_break ] billy : thank you . victoria : okay , so good . um , then we 'll do lunch what , next week ? that 'd be -- okay . i 'll see you . billy : mm , excuse me , but can you save me from biddy winslow ? victoria : what ? oh . yeah , katherine 's friend . billy : yeah . victoria : she looks like she 's , um , old enough to be your m -- billy : no , no , no . do n't . do n't , please . please do n't go there . that would -- mnh - mnh . victoria : oh . billy : so can we finish our conversation ? victoria : i do n't remember . what were we talking about ? billy : uh , j.t . and , uh , how he was being disgustingly nice . victoria : i do n't think you really want to talk about that . billy : look how twisted up you are about it . come on , talk to me . get it out of your system . victoria : ( laughs ) billy : i tell you what . confession really cleanses the soul . victoria : ( laughs ) billy : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : wow , you inhaled that pizza . a little snack before dinner , huh ? mac : well , zampieri 's veggie pizza is one of my top three cravings , along with hot sauce and soy cream cheese . and do n't tell anyone , but the other day , i dipped asparagus in hot sauce . j.t . : ( laughs ) okay , well , you 're , uh , secret is safe with me . uh , should n't you be showin ' off that fancy dress at the ball ? mac : i suppose i should . reed : daddy ! daddy ! j.t . : yeah , reed , i 'm right here , okay ? i 'll be right up . [ scene_break ] michael : mm , it still looks great . lauren : thank you very much . oh , thanks . michael : thanks . lauren : so anyway , the seamstress said that she messengered it over several days ago , but it turns out that daisy signed for it . she put it in inventory , and i do n't know . the whole thing was a total misunderstanding . michael : ( sighs ) lauren : what can i tell ya ? michael : even locked up , that girl is still trying to ruin our lives . lauren : you know what i 'd like ? i would like a daisy - free zone tonight , because i want a glass of champagne , and i want to have fun . michael : lots of fun coming . i promise . lauren : good . good , good , good . michael : first , we have to do one thing . lauren : what 's that ? michael : the pictures . lauren : now ? michael : let 's get it over with . lauren : okay . neil : well , lauren , you look absolutely beautiful . kay : mm . lauren : thank you . paul : um , i asked to speak with all of you for a reason . i know that you have seen pictures of lauren and me . lauren : and we 'd really -- we 'd like to clear the air . kay : that will not be necessary . jack : no , no . that 's all forgotten . lauren : not by me . michael : you were right , jack . it was a setup . someone was trying to discredit lauren . victor : have any idea who ? paul : it 's all been handled . jack : i wish we could say that about our little problem . [ scene_break ] adam : patty , why would i blow your cover ? patty : because you lied to me before . adam : if you keep pushing me , i will have to expose you , and i 'll have to tell everyone who you are . ( clears throat ) see , we can do this the easy way , or we can do it the hard way . patty : okay , you -- adam : patty . patty . come on . patty . patty : ( sighs ) adam : good girl . okay , now we have to act fast . [ scene_break ] ashley : faith reminds me so much of abby when she was a baby . neil ... neil : hmm ? ashley : i 'm so sorry . i ... i probably should n't have come tonight . neil : no , no , no , no , no , no . are you kidding me ? no . of course you should have come . you know , ashley , you would n't be human if it did n't hurt . ashley : yeah , i just do n't know -- i do n't know how to make it stop hurting . neil : well , you know my story , right ? i drank a lot of alcohol to kill the pain . it did n't work . nothing worked . uh , sometimes it 's not about getting rid of the pain as much as figuring out how you 're gon na walk through it . ashley : yeah . ( sighs ) i know faith is where she belongs . i know she is . i 'm just afraid that every time i see her , all i 'm gon na see is the baby i lost . neil : hmm . ashley : my girl . victoria : so anyway , i almost did n't come tonight because , um , of the ... ( sighs ) custody battle that i 'm going through over reed . i ca n't do anything that would be misinterpreted by a judge as me not being a good mother , so i 'm trying to be a good mother . ( sighs ) billy : is that what j.t . 's claiming ? victoria : i do n't know . ( sighs ) i should n't have gone to dubai . billy : that does n't make you a bad mom . victoria : well , my lawyer warned me . j.t . said if i came tonight , he would n't use it against me . billy : well , that 's big of him . victoria : well , he said he was n't keeping score , but i do n't know . he acted like he was doing me this big favor , like he was the better parent . and , of course , then he threw in a dig about my dad . it was subtle , but it was there . billy : let me ask you a question . can you really trust j.t . not to , i do n't know , use this against you tonight ? victoria : yeah . he 's honorable . billy : yeah . victoria : but i can just hear him saying , `` go on . go to the ball . have fun . `` like he 's the bigger person . ( scoffs ) billy : ( laughs ) well , if you 're lookin ' for fun , i 'm your man . you know , um ... ( quietly ) i could ask the concierge if they have a room available tonight . ( normal voice ) or -- or not . i mean , why -- why would i do that ? that 's just inappropriate . what we need to do right now is you just -- here . victoria : ( laughs ) billy : you need more champagne . yeah , more champagne . here we go . ( clears throat ) victoria : are you trying to get me drunk ? billy : no . no . i 'm just trying to keep your mind off of j.t . and , uh , the custody battle . [ scene_break ] j.t . : reed had a nightmare . he thinks there are monsters under his bed . so i grabbed a flashlight and showed him that there were n't monsters under his bed . mac : aw , did he settle down ? j.t . : no . he says they 're invisible . mac : ( chuckles ) j.t . : ( chuckles ) so he 's wide awake up there with his favorite stuffed animal on his bed . uh , i read him a book , but he keeps asking for his mom . mac : you know , even though you and victoria play nice for reed 's sake , he can still feel the tension . j.t . : yeah , well , she usually sings to him , and that normally works . mac : okay , so call her . j.t . : i do n't want to bother her . mac : are you sure that 's the only reason ? j.t . : why ? what -- what -- what do you mean ? mac : you 're not trying to separate victoria from her son ? j.t . : why would i do that ? mac : because you 're angry , and you want sole custody . j.t . : i want what 's best for my son . that 's it . mac : what 's best for your son is both parents . he needs his mom . [ scene_break ] lauren : you look fantastic . phyllis : thank you . lauren : good to see you . phyllis : mm - hmm . good to see you . i feel fantastic . lauren : good . michael : well , good for you . where 's nick ? phyllis : visiting faith . lauren : he dropped you off in a wheelchair and drove to the ranch ? phyllis : oh , no , um , sharon moved , uh , upstairs to a suite with the baby . what are you doing ? what 's that look ? lauren : i 'm just wondering if you 're okay with that . phyllis : oh , yeah , i 'm completely okay . i think that sharon is doing what 's best for the baby . michael : i 'll give him a call next week -- nick . take him to lunch . phyllis : nick has been really great . he 's , um , making me feel really , um , good and secure about our marriage and our future . michael : ( grumbles ) lauren : uh , i thought you turned that off . michael : it 's on vibrate . lauren : mm , you know , my husband loves me a lot , but given the choice between the cell phone and me , i 'm not so sure what he 'd choose . phyllis : ( chuckles ) lauren : it 's true . michael : hold on . this is important . sorry . hey . hey , it 's michael . yeah . lauren : anyway , i 'm really glad that nick is stepping up , but how are you doing ? phyllis : i 'm great . i 'm fantastic . i mean , except for the leg , but i 'm -- i 'm great . lauren : honey , this is me . phyllis : i 'm not gon na get upset . i - i ca n't do it , lauren . i mean , i - i ca n't ... i ca n't let my doubts get me upset . i ca n't do it anymore . [ scene_break ] nick : where 's daddy ? ( gasps ) i 'm right here ! yay ! where 's faith ? yeah , there she is . now , listen , i do n't want this to get to your head , but you might be the cutest thing i 've ever seen . yeah , how 's that tie taste ? good . your mom does n't know this yet , but i bought you your first cubs jacket , 'cause you love the cubs . they 're your favorite team . do you hear me ? yeah . can you say `` alfonzo soriano `` ? sharon : ( laughs ) nick : how about just `` go , cubbies `` ? can you say , `` go , cubbies `` ? sharon : um , she told me she 's a brewers fan . nick : ( laughs ) no , no . it 's just not possible in this family . how was the party ? sharon : uh , it was fun . faith : ( babbles ) sharon : i ran into phyllis . nick : oh . faith : ( babbles ) sharon : we had a good talk . faith : ( babbles ) nick : good . yeah . see ? faith : ( babbles ) sharon : did you have fun with your daddy ? nick : say , `` cubbies ! `` say , `` cubbies . `` sharon : did you ? ( chuckles ) faith : ( squeals ) sharon : so you had a good time ? nick : okay . okay . yeah . sharon : ( chuckles ) um , thanks . thanks for watching her . you 're right . i needed to get out of this room . faith : ( babbles ) nick : well , i 'm glad . thanks for lettin ' me spend time with her . faith : ( babbles ) nick : and it was really nice of you to send ashley up here . sharon : oh , well , you know , as long as faith was asleep , what could it hurt ? nick : yeah . do you need anything else ? sharon : no . we 'll be fine . nick : okay . bye , bunny face . ( makes silly noises ) daddy loves you . sharon : come here , pumpkin . ( speaking indistinctly ) nick : ( sighs ) sharon : have fun with your wife . nick : ( sighs ) just call me if you need anything , okay ? faith : ( babbles ) [ scene_break ] michael : have you seen paul ? lauren : um , he was talking to katherine a few minutes ago . why ? michael : that call was from the courthouse . someone posted bail for daisy and ryder . lauren : i thought you told me that the judge set the bail very high . michael : he did . he did . whoever it was had deep pockets . lauren : oh , tell me they are not out already . michael : they were released a little while ago . victor : nice talking to both you . nikki : yes , thank you . good to see you . victor : thank you . let 's get a cup of coffee . nikki : ( sighs ) i know tonight is supposed to be a glorious night . but my heart 's just not in it . victor : now , sweetheart , with the d.a . poking around , that 's no wonder . difficult to enjoy anything . [ scene_break ] man : time to shackle you for transport . man : ( grunts ) adam : ahh , nighty - night . he 's out . patty : okay , yeah . okay , well , he 's gon na be out for a while . adam : all right , put these on him . we 'll -- we 'll drag him into the bathroom . patty : oh , come on . ( grunts ) help me out . adam : yeah . yeah . patty : ( grunts ) adam : you ready ? patty : ( groans ) adam : all right . patty : oh , my god . [ next_on ] chance : why do n't you have a seat ? there 's some things i need to say to you . nikki : i hope you do n't try to use this precious child to get back with nicholas . michael : you 're telling me that the person who bailed out daisy and ryder is -- paul : is somehow connected to terrible tom . | adam tries to unlock his handcuffs when nikki comes to visit him and orders her to get out . at the athletic club , jack reminds emily to hurry back since she has a speech to give . jack tells victor that he talked to owen pomerantz about adam 's case . michael admires lauren 's new dress for the masquerade ball . at home , ashley has her doubts about going to the ball since sharon will be there with the baby . lauren gets a call from the boutique that a customer 's dress can not be found . lauren tells michael that she will meet him at the club . everyone begins to gather for the ball . victor tells jack , nick , phyllis and billy that there is no way that he is going to let adam get away . j.t . and reed admire victoria 's new dress for the ball . j.t . encourages victoria to go to the ball and have a good time . mac brings some pizza by for reed , but j.t . says that reed already ate and went to bed . nikki urges adam to tell her what happened to victor and ashley 's baby . adam refuses to tell her anything and instead slurs her every word . nick visits sharon and the baby and asks to spend some time alone with faith while sharon enjoys some of the ball . daisy joins ryder to see what is going to happen next . ryder worries if jana will try to escape again . momma bear appears and tells daisy and ryder that she paid their bail . momma bear presents two masks and tells daisy and ryder that they are going to a ball . sharon comes downstairs and sees ashley with neil . ashley asks about faith . sharon tells ashley to go up and see faith . nikki begins to lash out at adam for his remarks until a guard forces her to leave . at the ball , nikki tells victor that she visited adam , but he would n't tell her anything . billy and victoria spend some time together at the ball until victor pulls her away to talk to her . michael tells victor and jack that someone was trying to set up lauren . adam forces emily to hand over the syringe . ashley and neil dance together and discuss her visit with faith . billy and victoria wonder if she can trust j.t . to do right by her in the custody suit . mac encourages j.t . to call victoria . nick and sharon spend time alone with faith . emily and adam put their plan into action for his escape . |
phyllis : this is a complete bust . we 're never gon na find this camera , adam . adam : yeah , with a little luck , the kid that koa gave the camera to ... phyllis : he 's -- adam : he could be around here , you know . phyllis : well , that 's considering koa was telling the truth . adam : well , how many guys , uh , who are handcuffed to your bed lie to you ? phyllis : what -- what -- what are -- adam : you know what ? i do n't even want to know the answer to that question . excuse me . do you speak english ? woman : a little . adam : um , yeah , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm wondering , uh , do you know of -- of a kid who might be selling electronics , like cameras ? woman : like cameras . ( gasps ) oh , try every other booth . ( chuckles ) adam : okay . phyllis : yeah . adam : mm - hmm . phyllis : yeah . this is a bust . adam : what , are you `` nancy negative `` ? we have no other choice . this is the only hope that sharon has . phyllis : uh ... adam : ( sighs ) phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] michael : there is quite a crowd out there . it took me ten minutes to get through the doors . i was almost tackled by a reporter for a story . victor : crazy , is n't it ? fortunately , the judge only allowed a few journalists in the courtroom , no cameras . michael : you do understand your testimony will be a double - edged sword . victor : ( sighs ) michael : you funded heather 's campaign against the d.a . walsh will be gunning for you . victor : do n't you think you 're stating the obvious ? michael : well , you pay me a hefty retainer . i would feel remiss if i did n't do my utmost to protect you , and part of that is stating the obvious . victor : yep . i was prepped . michael : by vance ? his allegiance is to sharon . he 's not going to protect you . victor : mm - hmm . michael : if i were the d.a . , i would be salivating at getting you on the stand . you could make his career . victor : or i can break it . there 's no way i was not gon na show up today , okay ? sharon is innocent . i 'm going to testify . [ scene_break ] spencer : exhibit one -- a recording taken by a hiker on kilauea volcano on the night of skye newman 's murder . vance : objection . judge salazar : sustained . spencer : the night of skye newman 's death ... the hiker was shooting a video of lava and was n't aware that she had picked up this conversation . the first voice you 'll hear is that of the accused , sharon newman . the other is that of the deceased . sharon : skye , he broke your heart . you do n't ruin a man 's entire life because of that . skye : well , maybe you do n't . sharon : you 're not gon na get away with this . skye : you ca n't stop me . sharon : oh , yes , i can . ( volcano rumbles loudly ) [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) prim : oh . hello ? jana : ( american accent ) hi . this is stella . i have the full medical report and the ultrasound that you requested . when can you meet ? prim : how long will it take you to get here ? jana : well , i 'm actually getting off of work right now . prim : i 'll wait for you , hmm ? jana : ( sighs ) daniel : hey , jana . jana : ( normal voice ) oh . ( sighs ) ca n't talk now . sorry . i have to get lucy home . daniel : is something wrong ? jana : no ! no , everything 's fine . it 's just , um , it -- it 's really cold out here for the baby , so another time ? daniel : yeah , sure . sure . jana : right . okay . bye . [ scene_break ] lily : well , thank you for breakfast . neil : anytime . all right . listen , i 'm gon na go . lily : okay . daniel : hey , guys . lily : hey . neil : hey , look who it is . handsome man . all right , i got ta run . i 'll talk to you in a little bit . lily : all right , bye . neil : bye . daniel : well -- do i smell funny or something ? lily : uh , not more than usual , why ? daniel : because everybody that i 'm running into today seems to be turning around and running the opposite direction . i just saw jana , and she -- hmm . lily : oh , yeah , yeah . she was in the book circle with lucy . lucy 's getting so big . daniel : yeah . i really do n't want to think about that . lily : why ? is something going on ? daniel : ( chuckles ) that 's right . i have n't talked to you since i got back from canada . lily : canada ? daniel : oh . lily : wait , did you find daisy ? daniel : yeah . and michael decided to call the authorities and try and have her arrested . lily : wow . so ... lucy and your secret ? daniel : mm , about that close to being blown straight to hell . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi . nick : hey . thank you so much for babysitting . victoria : of course . billy : no problem . it 's the nanny 's day off ? nick : oh , she had an appointment . i really wanted to get to the courthouse . victoria : come here . oh . billy : yeah , i 'm heading over there , too . i ca n't wait to see your dad take the stand . victoria : ( whispering indistinctly ) billy : he never fails to put on a show , does he ? ( babbling indistinctly ) ( cell phone rings ) nick : it 's phyllis . billy : will you tell her to answer her boss ' calls , please ? nick : ( chuckles ) yeah . victoria : your hair 's getting so long . nick : hey . where are you ? phyllis : we 're in thailand . listen , summer has a field trip today . i forgot . nick : yeah , permission slip was signed . summer 's already on the bus with the class . phyllis : thank you . nick : when you coming home ? phyllis : i do n't know . ( whispering ) listen , um , we 're working on a lead that could possibly clear sharon , but honestly , it 's a long shot . ( sighs ) nick : well , i do n't normally cheer adam on , but god knows sharon could really use the help . [ scene_break ] lily : so you found daisy and let her go ? daniel : i could n't let michael bring her back to genoa city . i mean , what if she figured out about lucy , or what if she already knows ? what if she tried to make problems for billy and victoria ? lily : well , are you sure that she 'll even stay away ? i mean , she likes to stir up trouble . daniel : eh , all she cares about is her freedom . she 's terrified of going back to jail . lily : ( sighs ) okay . well , then , you know , i guess you did the right thing . daniel : i wish it felt like i did the right thing . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , good . you 're back . i missed you . well , hi ! jana : ( laughs ) victoria : oh , you 're home . come here . jana : where 's mommy ? victoria : come to your mama . oh , my goodness . oh , you 're getting so big . jana : there you go . victoria : did you have fun ? jana : yes , she did . victoria : did you have fun at the bookstore ? jana : she loved it . victoria : she did ? ( gasps ) guess what ? your cousin faith is here . she came to visit you , and she 's upstairs sleeping in your room . jana : oh ... victoria : yes , she is . jana : dear . ( laughs ) victoria : what ? jana : well , nothing . i was just gon na , um ... i was just gon na ask for a few hours off to run some errands really quickly . victoria : oh . um ... well , yeah , that 's fine . take the whole day . i can handle both of them . jana : yeah ? are you sure ? victoria : sure . jana : oh , god , you 're the best , really . victoria : yeah . jana : thank you so much . victoria : no problem . it 's fine . jana : bye , lucy . victoria : bye - bye . bye , jana . bye . neil : whoa . hey . jana : hey , sorry . neil : yeah , someone 's in a hurry . victoria : oh . hi . neil : hey . look who it is ! it 's uncle neil . victoria : it 's -- yeah . it 's uncle neil . hi , uncle neil . neil : hi . victoria : how are you ? neil : listen , i brought over a belated christening gift for lucy . victoria : oh . neil : i 'm sorry i did n't make it to the ceremony . victoria : no , that 's okay . neil : yeah ? victoria : i mean , we missed you , of course . neil : of course you did . victoria : thank you . good . neil : well , let 's take a look at lucy . victoria : yeah . neil : what a beautiful little strawberry muffin head . victoria : i know . neil : look at you . you look like your mama , do n't you ? victoria : oh , thank you . neil : yeah , you 're gon na have to come over and visit with charlie and matilda one day . victoria : oh , we 'll definitely have to do that . neil : mm - hmm . victoria : um ... you know , i never really had the chance to thank you for coming forward at the arbitration . neil : well , i had to follow my conscience . victoria : yeah , well , it really helped sway the judge in our favor . neil : yeah , that judge -- that judge awarded the three of you a big chunk of change , did n't he ? victoria : yes , he certainly did . ( sighs ) i was a little bit surprised , though , by dad 's reaction . neil : taking newman public , right ? what a shocker . victoria : what a shocker . he did n't have to do that . i mean , we offered to settle for beauty of nature . neil : vicki , you know your dad . victoria : ( sighs ) neil : he can be generous to a fault when he wants to be ... victoria : yeah . neil : and do n't you dare ever cross that man . victoria : well , that is the truth . neil : hmm . victoria : why does he have to be that way ? neil : 'cause it 's hardwired into him , that 's why . but seriously , you will never get beauty of nature . you 're just gon na have to let that one go . [ scene_break ] michael : we just need to be careful . man : mr. newman , they 're ready for you . victor : yes , sir . thank you . billy : so ... ( sighs ) are you gon na tell sharon about phyllis and adam chasing down a lead ? nick : you know , i 'd really rather not mention adam 's name to her ever again , especially since there 's nothing concrete to tell her . and i 'm kind of hoping dad will be able to clear her name . billy : ( scoffs ) victor making a positive difference ? that would be a miracle . ( clears throat ) man : do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth ? victor : i do . vance : mr. newman , you have been in the news quite a bit lately . big changes in your company must be keeping you very busy . victor : it has , indeed . vance : and yet you found the time to come to me to request to testify on sharon newman 's behalf . is n't that so ? victor : that is correct . vance : why is it so important for you to be here ? victor : because i was in hawaii the night that skye lockhart died , and i have some knowledge as to how that happened . vance : really ? please share with all of us , wo n't you ? victor : i was walking up or hiking up the side of a volcano when i heard two people arguing in the distance . i could n't make them out by sight , but i certainly recognized their voices . it was sharon and skye lockhart 's . vance : mm - hmm . can you recall what they were saying ? victor : i remember sharon pleading with skye lockhart to please come back with her to genoa city . [ victor remembering ] skye : you are out of your mind if you think i 'm going anywhere with you . sharon : i 'll just take a picture of you and prove to everyone that i saw you and that you are alive . skye : give me that ! sharon : no ! skye : give -- give me -- aah ! sharon : skye ! [ scene_break ] victor : it was very treacherous on that side of that volcano . and i assume that skye lockhart lost her footing . [ victor remembering ] skye : ( sobbing ) sharon : try to grab my other hand . skye : it 's stuck between the rocks . ( sobs ) sharon : ( grunts ) skye , do n't look down . [ scene_break ] victor : sharon begged her to hold on , screaming at her , and then skye lockhart ... with a resignation in her voice said she could n't any longer . um ... and must have then stepped into -- into the volcano . uh , under no circumstances was sharon responsible for that . she tried everything possible to help her . [ victor remembering ] sharon : skye , i am not gon na let you die . skye : ( sobbing ) i would n't bet on it . sharon : ( breathing heavily ) ( grunting ) skye ! aah ! oh , god ! [ scene_break ] vance : `` i 'm not going to let you die '' -- those are sharon 's exact words ? victor : those are exact words . vance : mm - hmm . you 've known the defendant for many years , have n't you ? victor : since she was a teenager . vance : mm - hmm . how would you describe her ? victor : she 's kind , compassionate ... i think a very good mother . under no circumstances would she be capable of committing such a crime . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) why should i be the one to let go ? hmm ? neil : hmm . well , i know it 's asking a lot . i do , because i 've been there . you know , walking away from newman was n't very easy for me . victoria : yeah . do you have any regrets ? neil : honestly ... i 've never looked back . i got ta tell you , how i managed to stay with your father all those years with his strange behavior ... victoria : ( laughs ) neil : mm . but the best thing that you can do right now is to create a lot of distance between you and your dad , 'cause i think you have it in you to build a brand - new successful company . so do it and -- and just move on . victoria : ( sighs ) i do n't know . i mean , my heart 's in beauty of nature , so if i can get it , you know , i have to try . neil : well ... wishing you the best . victoria : thanks . neil : now ... and in the meantime and between time , enjoy every second that you have with this little beauty . victoria : you know what ? neil : hmm ? victoria : lucy makes everything worth it . honestly , i do n't know what i would do without her . neil : ( chuckles ) victoria : ( laughs ) neil : yeah . [ scene_break ] jana : ( sighs ) ( american accent ) doctor 's report and ultrasound just like i promised . prim : mm - hmm . it looks good . a healthy baby boy . jana : boy ? prim : mm - hmm . jana : boy , oh , boy . ( sighs ) does it matter that it 's a boy ? i mean , do most people like girls ? prim : i 'll have no problem in finding a home for him . why do n't you take a seat ? we 'll go over how this works , what i expect from you . jana : oh , good . ( sighs ) because i have a lot of questions for you , too . ooh . yeah . thank you . prim : there you go . jana : ( sighs ) ( giggles ) prim : ( chuckles ) jana : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : um ... okay . oh , excuse me . excuse me . i - i - i 'm looking , uh , for a camera , um , that belonged to a friend of ours . man : ( speaking thai ) phyllis : a camera ? no ? no ? okay , um , just a sec . do you -- this man , do you see this man ? have you seen him around ? okay . uh , camera -- camera like , um ... adam : this . like this . phyllis : right . the -- the camera . ( attempting to speak thai ) camera ? yellow ? yellow ? lily - a ? adam : lueang . phyllis : okay , sure . thank you . adam : you know what ? it 's not here . it 's not at this booth , all right ? we got -- we got one down and -- phyllis : hundreds to go ! hundreds to go , adam . adam : yes . phyllis : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) adam : just go . phyllis : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] spencer : you seem to have a high regard for your ex - daughter - in - law . victor : i certainly do . spencer : are you two very close ? how do your two sons , her ex - husbands , feel about your relationship with sharon ? do they ever get jealous ? vance : objection . calls for speculation . victor : she 's the mother of my grandchildren . judge salazar : sustained . spencer : what brought you to h - hawaii , mr. newman ? victor : it 's a beautiful vacation spot , mr. walsh . spencer : hmm . you expect us to believe you just happened to be in hawaii hiking on kilauea at the very moment sharon confronted skye ? victor : hiking on the side of a volcano when there 's a new moon -- there 's nothing like it . spencer : were you behind the collapse of the newman fund as part of a vendetta against your son adam ? vance : objection . spencer : goes to mrs. newman 's ... motive . judge salazar : overruled . answer the question , mr. newman . spencer : were you responsible for the newman fund crashing ? yes or no ? victor : i invoke my rights under the fifth amendment of the u.s. constitution . spencer : mr. newman ... victor : mm - hmm ? spencer : is it true that you and skye shared a mutual hatred for your son adam and plotted against him ? victor : i refuse to answer that question because it may incriminate me . spencer : were you questioned by the authorities about your possible role in skye 's disappearance on the night the newman fund collapsed ? victor : i refuse to answer that question because it may incriminate me . spencer : did n't you leave genoa city on a private jet on an extended business trip that same night ? victor : i refuse to answer that question -- spencer : did you fly skye to hawaii ? or what was your relationship with her ? was n't the reason you were in hawaii during skye 's death was to keep sharon from discovering ... vance : objection ! spencer : your participation in the scam to frame adam ... vance : your honor ... spencer : for murder . vance : the district attorney is harassing the witness . judge salazar : sustained . mr. walsh . spencer : no further questions . [ scene_break ] daniel : i do n't feel like talking about me anymore . what 's -- what 's going on with you ? lily : uh , not much . daniel : any more sightings ? lily : yeah . yesterday , i saw cane standing in the elevator . he was staring at me as the doors were closing . daniel : did you tell anyone ? lily : no . my family thinks i 'm crazy . daniel : hey , hey , hey , hey . you are not crazy . lily : right , yes , because everybody sees their dead husband . daniel : you know , lily , i -- you might not want to hear this , but i think that maybe -- may be a good idea if you went and -- lily : go and talk to a shrink ? daniel : yeah . no , look , not because -- not -- not because of the sightings , but because of everything that you 've been through . it 's good to have someone to talk to . lily : yeah , i talk to you . daniel : you -- and you can always talk to me , but i 'm your friend , all right ? it 'd be nice to get a professional 's opinion . plus you keep stuff bottled up . lily : yeah , i know i do . daniel : good . so you got ta let that out . no one should have to pretend nothing 's wrong and hide what 's really going on . lily : you mean , like what you do ? daniel : i do n't have a choice . it could ruin lucy 's life . i need to forget that daisy and my little girl ever existed and pray that michael does the same . [ scene_break ] vance : mr. newman ? victor : yes . vance : you plead the fifth several times . victor : that is right , mr. abrams . vance : mm - hmm . you could have lied . victor : but i swore to tell the truth . vance : let 's get back to what you heard that night in hawaii . during the course of the argument , did sharon ever threaten skye 's life ? victor : not once . vance : would you describe the trail to the court ? victor : it was very dark . there was a new moon . it was pitch - black and very sort of dangerous , treacherous ground to walk on , because when lava cools off , it leaves very sharp edges . vance : mm - hmm . victor : and then the paths one tried to walk on were full of these pebble - like pieces of lava , so it -- it -- it 's almost impossible to , uh , to walk , to get a foothold , you know ? vance : sounds dangerous . victor : very dangerous . vance : did you lose your footing ? victor : i stumbled a few times , yes . vance : so it 's not inconceivable that skye could have slipped ? victor : not at all . vance : so when sharon grabbed skye 's hand to save her , did she ever threaten to let it go ? victor : not one single time . sharon did everything in her power to save skye lockhart . vance : no further questions . victor : thank you . judge salazar : you may step down , mr. newman . victor : thank you . judge salazar : we 'll take a recess . ( bangs gavel ) billy : so much for your theory that your dad would actually help sharon . vance : every time victor refused to answer , his credibility was put into question . the other jurors may believe he 's lying about everything . i 'll do what i can to straighten that out , but no guarantees . victor : vance abrams should have done far more to protect me . michael : you did the only thing you could . let it go . you got your point across . that 's what matters . victor : let 's hope , for sharon 's case , that will be so . [ scene_break ] prim : i have told you you 've asked too many questions that are none of your business . jana : ( american accent ) but it is my business . i mean , i - i need to make sure that -- that my son is going to a good and -- and loving home . ( sighs ) could you maybe tell me how you find these prospective parents ? prim : through referrals , mostly . jana : are they wealthy ? prim : they are n't poor . let 's talk about the baby 's father . jana : how ... how do i know that these are good parents ? i mean , do they -- do they see a psychiatrist ? do you physically go in their home and -- and -- and see them ? prim : i take every precaution . jana : are they placed locally or are they around the country ? prim : if you 're asking whether you 'll see the baby again , the answer is no . i do closed adoptions . jana : but how can i make sure that my baby is going to a safe and loving home ? prim : that 's enough . i 'll ask the questions now , okay ? the baby 's father -- does he know you 're pregnant , hmm ? jana : oh . oh ! oh , i 'm feeling dizzy suddenly . prim : what 's wrong ? jana : um ... s -- i - i think it 's just blood -- blood sugar . it 's low blood sugar . i think i need to eat something . prim : i - i have a protein bar in my car . i 'll be right back . okay ? [ jana remembering ] jana : ( american accent ) so how does this work exactly ? prim : simple -- you give me your baby , i give you 5 grand . jana : but , you see , i need to know where my baby 's going . prim : to a good home . jana : you know , i 'd love to take your word on that . but that 's funny coming from a person who 's conducting business in a golf shed . prim : you called for this meeting . jana : maybe if i could just meet the parents , you know , the ones who 've adopted before ? maybe just talk to them -- prim : i do private adoptions . nobody talks to nobody . jana : how about a picture ? i mean , you ca n't just expect me to hand over my baby to -- to someone without knowing something about -- about that person . prim : get out . jana : what ? prim : i said , get out . do n't come back . [ scene_break ] jana : ( normal voice ) oh , god . oh , god . oh , god . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : well , hey , not to rush off , but , um , lily 's probably wondering where i am . victoria : oh . how is lily doing ? neil : lily ... my baby . she puts on a brave front . victoria : ( sighs ) neil : i do n't really know what 's going on with her , you know , these days . she 's suffered so much . she just wo n't talk to me about it . victoria : hmm . i 'm sorry . neil : mm - hmm . victoria : do n't you wish there was a way we could protect our kids from all the bad stuff ? neil : oh , yeah . victoria : i mean , when i think about reed being separated from me and how that might affect him , and then sometimes i look at lucy , and i ca n't help it , but i feel a little bit sad , you know , because ... i mean , she has billy and me , but ... ( sighs ) she 's never really gon na know her birth family . neil : mm . mama , lucy is very lucky to have you and billy as her parents . victoria : ( sighs ) neil : love certainly goes a long , long way . victoria : that 's the truth . i wish my dad understood that . neil : maybe he will someday , hmm ? victoria : hmm . maybe . neil : hmm . hmm . listen , i got ta go . victoria : oh . ( sighs ) neil : um , you take very good care of yourself and that beautiful little angel of yours , all right ? victoria : all right . give lily my best , okay ? neil : all right . i sure will . victoria : okay . neil : take care . victoria : see ya . neil : thanks for the tea . victoria : oh , anytime . neil : mm - hmm . victoria : ( sighs ) i will always ... want to protect you . [ scene_break ] daniel : i am going to take off . um , do you need a ride anywhere ? lily : no , i 'm gon na browse around still . my dad 's coming to get me . daniel : mm - hmm . okay . let me know if you make an appointment to talk to someone , 'cause i will go with you if you want , you know , drive you -- moral support . lily : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) yeah , i 'll call you . um , thanks for the talk . daniel : are you kidding me ? i should be thanking you . come here . lily : ( chuckles ) daniel : mm . ( grunts ) see you later . lily : all right , bye . man : lily winters , the fresh face of jabot ? lily : ( laughs ) yeah , that was a long time ago . man : oh . ferris rollins . i worked with cane . i 'm sorry to hear about his passing . he was a good man . lily : oh , um ... thank you . ferris : oh , i hope i did n't upset you . lily : no . not at all . no . cane is never far from my thoughts . [ scene_break ] phyllis : thank you anyway . thank you . adam : anything , phyllis ? phyllis : no . no . you ? ( sighs ) adam : me ? why would i be asking you ? if i knew something , i would -- phyllis : okay , listen , listen , listen . knock it off . this is not my idea of fun either . not my idea of pleasure . not my idea of a good time . adam : i get it . i get your point . man : i hear you pay big money for a yellow camera . adam : yeah , you have one ? man : maybe . let 's talk . phyllis : mm ... adam : let 's go . phyllis : all right . [ scene_break ] billy : ( clicking pen ) you ca n't win 'em all . nick : thanks for taking the stand in there for sharon . i know you did that for noah and faith . victor : i did that because it was the right thing to do . nick : hey , tell me . do you think dad helped or hurt sharon ? michael : i 'm not sure . nick : be honest . michael : if i were vance , i would start preparing sharon for a possible guilty verdict . short of time - traveling the jury back to the volcano , there 's not really anything else you can do to help her . nick : well , i 'm not gon na give up . [ scene_break ] neil : uh , there you go . thank you so much . daniel : oh , well , look who it is . you 're just hitting up all the spots , huh ? neil : oh , yeah , i sure am . lily 's favorite cookies . daniel : yeah , i just left her over at trumble 's . ( sniffles ) ( clears throat ) neil : hey , daniel , thanks for spending so much time with her . you 're a good friend . daniel : well , she 's a good friend to me , too . we 've been kind of leaning on each other . neil : well , i 'm glad she has you to talk you , because she certainly wo n't say much to me . daniel : i 'm the same way with my mom . you know , do n't want her to worry . ( sniffles , clears throat ) neil : trust me , my man , she worries anyway . daniel : i 'm sure she does . ( chuckles ) hey , you know , i do n't know if lily 's gon na tell you or not , but we talked about her maybe seeing a therapist . neil : really ? did she , uh , agree to it ? daniel : she did n't say no . neil : i really hope she goes through with it . you know , sometimes it helps to talk to someone who does n't have such an emotional stake in your life . trust me , i 've had my own share of demons in mine . i wish there was something we could do for her , but we ca n't . this is something that she 's gon na have to do for herself . daniel : yeah . hopefully , she 'll figure out whatever 's haunting her . neil : yeah . [ scene_break ] woman : $ 48.79 . lily : okay . um , i 'm sorry . i - i must have put this here by mistake . woman : are you buying it ? lily : yes . um ... yes , i - i 'll take it . [ scene_break ] jana : ( breathing heavily ) jana : come on . hurry . jana : okay . shoot ! oh , come on . oh , damn . prim : what do you think you 're doing ? ! [ scene_break ] adam : this whole thing turned out to be a big waste of time . phyllis : it does n't matter what country you live in or what language you speak . there 's always someone who wants to fleece a tourist . adam : did that guy really think that i was stupid enough to give him cash and wait on the street corner for him to come back ? phyllis : you scared the hell out of him . you truly scared the hell out of him . adam : it was a punk move . i 'm not gon na stand there and give him money and wait for him to -- phyllis : listen , you go over there . i 'll take this row , and -- we 'll we 'll meet up -- adam : i do n't know if we 're ever gon na find this yellow camera . phyllis : oh , nancy negative . nancy negative . no , we 're -- boy : looking for this ? [ scene_break ] victoria : huh ? she 's ... billy : hey , hey . daddy 's home . victoria : oh , thank god you 're home . oh , thank god . billy : i am home . i am home . victoria : how did it go ? billy : uh , interesting . when the d.a . asked victor if he helped skye stage a murder ... victoria : look who it is . billy : to help set up adam , he plead the fifth . hello . victoria : oh , yeah , of course he did . lucy : ( fusses ) billy : yeah . what 's that ? victoria : oh , well , neil stopped by with a christening gift for lucy . billy : ah . more loot for lucy ! victoria : that 's right . billy : more loot for lucy . victoria : and , you know , we actually had a really nice conversation . billy : mm - hmm . victoria : yeah , he thinks that i should forget about beauty of nature and cut all ties with dad . billy : ah , that 's a smart man . victoria : ( sighs ) well , i wish that it was that simple ... billy : hey . victoria : but it 's really not that simple . billy : hey , hey , hey . victoria : what ? billy : can we save that conversation for another time ? we 've got company . lucy , you want to play your favorite animal sounds for faith , hmm ? crank it up . crank it up . victoria : animal sounds ? okay . billy : we got some -- how does it go ? how does a tiger go ? does it go ... ? ( growls ) victoria : that 's a tiger ? billy : how about a wolf ? ( howls ) no ? ( laughs ) victoria : i think you 're scaring them . [ scene_break ] michael : ( sighs ) um ... something 's been bothering me about our trip to canada . ( chuckles ) why did you really let daisy go ? [ scene_break ] prim : why are you snooping through my files ? ! jana : ( american accent ) i 've just heard so many unscrupulous stories about baby brokers who take advantage of pregnant women like me . and i just needed to make sure that my baby is going to a good home . i needed to make sure you were legit . prim : i 'm beginning to wonder the same thing about you , stella . jana : stay off . get off . get off ! just stay off me ! prim : i knew there was something off about you ! jana : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : hey . you ready ? lily : um , yeah . one second . neil : i , uh , i ran into daniel at crimson lights . he told me that you were thinking about getting professional help . lily : yeah . i mean , i - i know i freaked out when aunt liv mentioned it , but i do n't know , maybe you guys are right . maybe i do need to find better ways to cope . neil : i think that 's an excellent idea . lily : you know i 'm not crazy , right ? neil : of course . no , i - i never thought you were . lily : because i 've been seeing visions of cane since he died , and there are times when i think he 's trying to communicate with me . and , at first , i thought it was just my imagination , but now i 'm realizing that these things i 'm seeing are real . i mean , you believe me , do n't you ? neil : of course i believe you . baby , it 's gon na be all right . [ scene_break ] victor : you 're some hotshot attorney , are n't you , hmm ? vance : i work the material i 'm given . victor : i 'm the only witness to skye lockhart 's death . you should have done a much better job at damage control in redirect . vance : you refused to answer questions . your veracity is in doubt , and the jury knows you have something to hide . victor : the newman fund has nothing to do with sharon 's case , okay ? vance : if you think you came across looking bad , you have no one to blame but yourself . victor : you 're as lousy an attorney as you are a human being . vance : whew ! nick : ( sighs ) sharon : what a mess , huh ? nick : it 's not over yet . sharon : my attorney says , um ... it does n't look good . sharon : nick , i 'm going to prison . faith 's gon na grow up without a mother . she 's -- her first memories of me are gon na be ... seeing me behind bars . nick : no , no , no , no . you do n't know that . sharon : yes , i do . i do . nick , every turn in this case has gone against me . all the evidence that we 've had has been useless , so please do n't ask me to hold on to hope when there is none . nick : there is hope , okay ? look , phyllis tracked down adam in thailand . you were right . he went there chasing a lead . phyllis said they 're close to proving your innocence . [ scene_break ] adam : are we good ? boy : it all yours . phyllis : good . oh , good ! adam : thank you . okay , about time something good happened . yeah , watch this . phyllis : how lucky ! right in our hands . how lucky are we ? adam : look , sharon caught everything on camera . phyllis : okay , viewing mode . viewing -- right there . adam : yes , it 's in viewing mode . phyllis : right there . okay . adam : here . no , it says , `` memory contains no images . `` phyllis : well , okay , well , the battery -- the light is on so the battery -- adam : the battery works . it 's on . unless ... phyllis : i know ! it -- the light is on . i know the battery is on . adam : the memory card 's gone . it 's empty . [ next_on ] chloe : mother to mother , our children are not safe with her . you need to fire her . michael : i just ca n't help but think you did n't want us to catch her . vance : our witnesses have been shredded . we do n't have a choice . nick : so are you saying there 's nothing you can do ? | jana pretends to be `` stella `` again to meet with primrose and primrose gets suspicious when jana asks too many questions about how her adoptions work . jana pretends to feel dizzy and primrose offers to get a protein bar from her car . jana uses the time to take pictures of some of primrose files she is so nervous she drops the files and is picking them up when primrose returns to the shed . primrose demands to know what jana is doing and jana almost persuades her that she is concerned about where her baby is going until she starts asking questions again and since primrose is suspicious she opens jana 's blouse to reveal her fake pregnancy belly . neil and billy both advise victoria to start her own company and forget about beauty of nature because victor will never give it to her . victoria tells them both that she is n't ready to give up on beauty of nature yet because she has put her heart into the company . |
lily : come on in . so , i have the latest drawings for the fashion show that chelsea drew . lauren : great . lily : and they are incredible . like this one -- it 's my favorite . lauren : oh , my goodness . this is a showstopper . lily : right ? it 's like , even with everything she 's going through , her work is just incredible . lauren : well , it 's crazy . sometimes , in crisis ... lily : yeah , it 's where the energy goes . lauren : right . lily : and it looks like she 's channeling all this stress into something creative and positive . lauren : i just wish that chloe could find a way to do that , too . [ scene_break ] chloe : have you seen michael and lauren anywhere ? kevin : we literally just walked in . chloe : you know what ? i 'm really glad that they were free tight . kevin : yeah , me , too . and if i have n't already said it , i 'm , uh -- i 'm really proud of you . chloe : for getting you out of the house ? kevin : yeah , for suggesting we have a night out . this is our first date night . well , you know , since the wedding . and , by the way , my wife does look especially beautiful today . chloe : oh ! look ! it 's michael ! hi ! [ scene_break ] abby : it 's kind of bizarre . tyler : what , vicki stumbling out of your brother 's club ? abby : i mean , she 's entitled to let loose a little bit -- i mean , especially after the hellish time she 's had with billy -- but it 's just not like her . i hope she 's okay . tyler : yeah , but , i mean , come on . the guy 's a doctor . you know , he 's probably just making sure she got home safe . abby : yeah . yeah , you 're probably right . i 'm worrying . [ chuckles ] but she 's obviously in good hands . [ scene_break ] stitch : okay , um ... victoria : [ groans ] stitch : uh , victoria . [ keys jingling ] victoria : what is wrong with this thing ? it 's broken . stitch : okay , we do n't -- victoria : why is this broken ? stitch : yeah , listen . what -- what are we doing out here ? the cab 's on its way . victoria : [ sighs ] it 's cold out , okay ? i just want to sit in my car and think . is that all right with you ? stitch : thinking is overrated . victoria : i just want to figure out what comes next with me and billy , now that we 're separated . right ? we have signed papers . stitch : yeah , i saw . victoria : so there 's no turning back now , which is a good thing . it 's very , very , very good . stitch : all right , well , look -- at least -- whoa , whoa , whoa . at least let me keep you company until the cab gets here . victoria : why is this thing broken ? it 's a brand - new car . stitch : here . let me try . let me try . victoria : no . stitch : let me try . [ scene_break ] victor : now put your `` queen on color . `` that 's right . nikki : johnny went right to sleep . victor : well , we 're just setting up . reed : [ sighs ] can we play video games instead ? victor : [ chuckles ] reed : like i do with billy ? victor : [ chuckling ] you want to play video games ? you know something ? chess is a game of kings -- very old game -- almost thousands of years old . and you have to do a lot of thinking and use a lot of strategy to protect your kingdom -- you know , like you have to protect your family . and very few people can do all that , right ? reed : yeah . victor : you can play video games anytime , but right now , let 's learn how to play chess , because this game you can play for the rest of your life , okay ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : hi . billy : hey . what 's up ? chelsea : no offense , but you look like hell . billy : [ sighs ] well , what a coincidence -- i feel like hell . chelsea : victoria ? billy : how 'd you guess ? chelsea : you 're playing with your wedding ring . i do it all the time -- dead giveaway . billy : you and your `` tells . `` chelsea : [ chuckles ] hey , you 're the poker player . billy : not today , at least . [ knocks on table ] billy : not yet . chelsea : sorry . billy : mm . i 'm the addict . it 's not like you made me remember . the thought 's always there . have a seat . chelsea : it ca n't be that bad , billy . it ca n't be as bad as you look . billy : [ scoffs ] yeah , maybe you 're right . as bad as things have been this past year , it ca n't get much worse , can it ? [ scene_break ] stitch : okay , okay . all right . all right . just look -- okay . victoria : thank you so much for walking me to my car . now you can go . thanks . stitch : all right , hey , we 're sharing the cab , remember ? victoria : [ groans ] stitch : right ? first your place . then mine . victoria : no , you live two blocks from here , so i 'm good . i do n't need an escort . stitch : vicki -- victoria : i just need a few minutes to clear my head . is that so much to ask ? stitch : okay , in your condition ? victoria : [ groans ] doctor , i 'm fine . please let me go . stitch : all right , come on . come on . just -- just toss the keys . victoria : why ? stitch : whoa , whoa , whoa ! why ? whoa , whoa , whoa ! whoa . all right . just give them to me . victoria : i know what you 're thinking . you 're thinking that i 'm not gon na wait for the cab , and i 'm gon na get in my car , and i 'm gon na try to get home on my own , but that 's ridiculous . i know that i am in no shape to drive . i know that . stitch : you are in no shape to be alone , either . victoria : you know what i do n't appreciate , ben ? i do n't appreciate being told how i 'm feeling . yeah , i may have had a few drinks , but i am thinking more clearly than i have thought in months . [ scene_break ] chelsea : so , victoria 's still away with johnny ? billy : no , actually , she 's back , and instead of things being better , it 's all gone downhill . chelsea : i 'm sorry . and i 'm gon na stop saying , `` i 'm sorry . `` [ chuckles ] billy : thank you . chelsea : mm - hmm . billy : so , `` my marriage is in ruin `` is my excuse . what 's yours ? chelsea : what do you mean ? billy : well , you 're not looking quite well - rested yourself . chelsea : oh , well , thanks , a lot for that . i 've , um -- i 've actually just been sketching nonstop . tonight might even be an all - nighter . billy : is that the real reason why you 're so run - down ? or is it the search for adam you and victor are so obsessed with ? [ scene_break ] lily : you know , i understand why chelsea did what she did . it 's , like , after colin tried to kidnap mattie and charlie , i was on edge for weeks afterward , with a restraining order . and chloe is no colin -- not even close . lauren : but still it 's caused a lot of friction between chelsea and her , and i do n't know . i mean , we -- it 's making it very difficult for all of us to work together . lily : i understand , but we have to function as a team if this event 's gon na be a success . lauren : you 're right . you 're right . ooh ! that reminds me . i got your e - mail with your advertising idea for my new boutique . it is fantastic . i sent it on to my marketing people , and i 'm pretty sure they 'll run with it . lily : oh , good . i 'm so glad . lauren : you know , with all my family 's problems finally behind me , i 'm making a fresh start -- you know , a new direction . kind of like you and cane with taking over the club . you 're doing such a great job . lily : aww , thank you . yeah , i mean , you know , we had a little setback after the whole [ inhales deeply ] hostage crisis , but we 're moving in the right direction now . we 've been lucky . lauren : luck ? you kidding ? you were the whiz at advertising at jabot , and cane , with his business acumen -- you 're just -- you 're the perfect fit . lily : oh , i appreciate that . yeah , i - i love working here . i think it 's great . it fits me . but , uh , i ca n't really say the same for my husband . lauren : he 's not enjoying the challenge here ? lily : he seemed to be at first , but i think now that victor has been dangling bigger and better challenges in front of his face , i do n't know . [ scene_break ] victor : now , this is a pawn , okay ? now , that 's normally considered a low figure . he 's like a soldier on the front lines in war . you know , he goes out here , and he takes all kinds of attacks . he takes the brunt of all the attacks , right ? reed : mm - hmm . victor : but if he 's smart enough , and he moves into the enemy 's territory all the way back here , he becomes a very powerful figure . reed : just like in `` killer zombies `` the video game . if they make it through the graveyard , their limbs come back . victor : [ chuckles ] nikki : well , i guess all these games are n't so different after all , are they ? victor : their limbs come back ? ! [ doorbell rings ] victor : oh , my god . wait a minute . someone is at the door . you know that they 've played this game for over 1,000 years ? cane . cane : evening , victor . uh , i hope it 's not a bad time . victor : please , come in . cane : thanks . victor : not at all . teaching my grandson how to play chess . cane : ah , it 's a great way to teach strategic thinking . victor : you bet . cane : hello , nikki . nikki : hi , cane . it 's a nice surprise . you remember reed , do n't you ? cane : how you doing , mate ? you good ? bam . nikki : hey , why do n't you and i go out in the kitchen and get some drinks ? victor : he 's gon na become a very good chess player . cane : uh - huh . victor : right , reed ? cane : so , i know you 're flying to d.c. tomorrow to get grilled by the feds about bonaventure so i dug up some information you might find useful . victor : did you find out who set me up ? cane : i 'm close to seeing who set us both up , but what i need is for you and your lawyers to buy me some more time . victor : have a seat . cane : thank you . victor : [ sighs ] what have you got ? cane : when i was looking at expanding chancellor 's biotech division , i went and met with colleagues in research and development . i wanted to ask them if there was any particular companies i should acquire . and then you have your online , uh , illegal - drug - selling debacle . victor : right . cane : so i go back through my notes to see if any of the people i met with may have steered me in the direction of bonaventure . victor : ah . and ? cane : one guy . he 's disappeared . phone is disconnected . moved from his apartment . no forwarding address . victor : why am i not surprised ? cane : now i 'm trying to track him down so i can see if he directly fed me the information . victor : or they fed it to him so that he would put bonaventure on your radar . cane : and doing so planted a time bomb set to go off when you inherited katherine 's company . victor : yeah . cane : hmm . victor : we should play chess one day . cane : you think i would stand a chance against you ? [ both chuckle ] victor : you never know . you know , once you , uh , find out who is behind all this , you just assume the position of c.e.o . of chancellor . cane : really ? funny thing is , though , i have n't really said that i 'm interested in taking the job back . victor : well , cane , forgive me for saying so , but you do n't seem disinterested , do you ? cane : [ chuckles ] victor : all right ? cane : you have a very good trip , my friend . victor : thank you . let me take you to the door . cane : thank you . [ scene_break ] abby : but you had no way of knowing dad 's an expert boxer . tyler : yeah , well , i got my first clue when he knocked me upside the head . abby : wait . what ? you said dad did n't punch you . tyler : okay , he did n't , like , punch me -- officially punch me -- but he -- he just kind of swiped at me to make a point , you know ? abby : oh , that he could give you brain damage ? tyler : well , i was n't covering myself , and that , right there , is the biggest mistake a fighter can make , so i actually respect him for it . abby : well , dad 's big on teaching people lessons , making them prove themselves -- not that you have anything to prove . tyler : actually , i do . abby : not to me . [ scene_break ] lauren : one second . chloe : hi ! lauren : [ chuckling ] hi ! hi , sweet girl . how are you ? nice to see you . abby : good to see you . lauren : and congratulations are in order . you 're engaged ! abby : no . tyler : [ groans ] lauren : no ? oh , i 'm so sorry . abby : no , it 's -- its fine . it was a slow day for the gossip press . tyler : yeah , really slow . abby : a couple pictures of us walking down the street , and suddenly we are walking down the aisle . lauren : i certainly understand how disturbing that can be -- to be subject of rumor and innuendo . been there . sorry that happened to you . and , uh , anyway , have a good night being not engaged ! abby : thanks . [ chuckles ] lauren : hi ! so sorry i 'm late . chloe : hi ! oh , please , do n't worry about it . we were just talking about how great the fashion show is going to be ... lauren : oh , my goodness . chloe : ... and how excited i am to be working with chelsea again . lauren : i am so glad to hear you say that . kevin : they 've done great work together in the past . they 're gon na do great work together again . chloe : yeah . and i know it 's -- it 's complicated , but we 're working on it , and i think that is what matters , right ? lauren : right . chloe : that 's what fashion is about -- collaboration -- and no one has ever shared my vision like chelsea does . i mean , we 're a super team . [ all chuckle ] michael : i do n't have any luck with bartenders . lauren : no ? michael : he does n't seem to like our looks . i 'm gon na go to the bar and order drinks . uh , chardonnay ? lauren : lovely . michael : mm . chloe : pomegranate martini to match my dress . lauren : ooh ! [ all chuckle ] michael : milwaukee 's finest for you ? kevin : i think i 'll come with . michael : all right . chloe : hi . lauren : hi . i 'm so happy to hear you talk like that . you know , i was just with lily , and we were going over the latest designs . ohh ! chloe : i know . they 're just so great -- the ones we were looking at earlier . lauren : no , no , no , no . the new ones that were just sent over tonight . they are exquisite . i can not wait to see them in person . you just must be so excited . chloe : there are new designs ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : this fashion show has been taking up pretty much every waking minute . billy : yeah , i 'm sure it has , but i know you still believe adam 's alive . chelsea : and you do n't , so there 's no reason in discussing it , okay ? billy : well , has there been anything new since the crazy homeless guy came forward ? said he saw adam crawl out of a burning car . i mean , that 's his story , right ? not that he 's too reliable , from what you 've told me . chelsea : like i said -- nothing to discuss . billy : so , in other words , this is just wishful thinking on your part . there 's no real reason to believe that adam -- chelsea : the man is still my husband , billy . billy : i 'm sorry . god , i did n't mean to sound -- chelsea : callous ? [ spoon clinks ] billy : you did n't deserve that . chelsea : look , the truth is , this is n't about me or about what happened to adam . this is about you and what you 're going through right now , so tell me . why is your relationship with victoria going downhill ? billy : well , i 'd say getting a legal separation is definitely a step in the wrong direction . chelsea : oh , my god . she -- billy : yeah , she had legal papers drawn up , and i signed them ... to show her that i still love her . chelsea : i 'm sorry -- run that by me again . billy : victoria needs some time , and that 's what i 'm gon na give her , because i know how badly i screwed up . i mean , to be honest , i just wanted her to say that she changed her mind , and she wanted me to come home so we could work this out , but she did n't . here i am , wondering if things could get any worse . [ scene_break ] stitch : here . keys . victoria : no ! [ keys jingle ] stitch : it 's just -- i 'm -- [ doors unlock ] victoria : oh , finally ! stitch : whoa , whoa , whoa ! whoa , whoa , whoa ! okay . okay . okay . hold on . hold on . hold on . victoria : what now ? stitch : look . look , okay ? i know you 're stirred up about billy , about those papers you signed , and while i want to believe that you 'll just sit here quietly -- victoria : listen -- for the last time , i 'm not driving anywhere , and if you think that i would , you do n't know me very well . stitch : i know you well enough to know that you 're hurt , angry , and very , very sad . okay ? [ keys jingle ] [ keys clatter ] victoria : hey ! you have no right to do that . what 's wrong with you ? stitch : victoria . victoria : really ? ! you want the keys so bad -- stitch : yeah , i do . i do . i do . [ scene_break ] victor : now , sometimes , you have to let some pieces go in order to preserve your kingdom , right ? nikki : he 's giving you a hint , there . remember , you 're in check . your king is in jeopardy . unless you do something in this next turn to protect him , game over . victor : [ chuckles ] you 're a smart boy . that 's exactly the move i would have made . nikki : well , letting go can sometimes be a difficult concept . victor : [ chuckles ] now , let 's talk about the end game . reed : it 's about trapping the king . victor : that 's right . it 's called checkmate . now , remember , the king is the heart of his empire . reed : and if you lose a king , everyone 's lost . victor : if you lose the king , then you 're in big trouble . so , remember , you have to use your -- your head . you have to think . you have to use strategy and tactics in order to preserve your kingdom , right ? reed : mm - hmm . victor : that 's right . [ cellophane rings ] victor : excuse me . i need to take that . i 'll be right back . nikki : you 're very lucky your grandfather can teach you . victor : what 'd you find out ? nikki : told you this before , but he taught me how to play chess , and it was so hard for me . i could n't get it . victor : well , i 'll be damned . nikki : now i 'm glad you can play . [ scene_break ] cane : mm . lily : wow . [ chuckling ] i missed you , too . cane : yeah ? did you have a busy day ? lily : mm . i did have a busy day . it was crazy . chelsea has been cranking out all these designs for the fashion show , and they 're all so incredible . lauren and i ca n't even figure out which ones to use . cane : uh - huh . lily : i know . i know . first - world - people problems . um , oh , the electrician finally got us a bid on the chandelier . i think i have it here somewhere . oh . what do you think ? is that too high ? cane : i ca n't see it . my glasses are all fogged up . lily : you 're so funny . you do n't wear glasses . cane : oh , so that 's why i ca n't see it . lily : oh , my god , you are crazy . how was your day ? where have you been ? cane : uh , my day was good . i had to go and see victor . uh , he has to go to washington to answer some questions , so i , uh , had to give him some new information . lily : oh . i 'm sure he 's very grateful for that . cane : not half as grateful as i am . lily : [ chuckles ] [ both chuckle ] [ books crash ] lily : [ chuckles ] [ both panting ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : i think you 're doing the right thing -- giving victoria the space she needs . billy : you do n't think it means she 's done with me ? chelsea : no . i think it means she needs to be sure before she makes any big decisions . i think it 's a good sign , billy . i really do . if she did n't love you -- if your marriage was n't important to her , she would n't -- billy : chelsea . listen , i know you 're trying to help , but talking about it just makes it worse . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : excuse me . victor ? victor : my p.i . managed to trace the last call you got from that mystery person . chelsea : oh , my god . you found adam ? what did your investigator say ? where 's adam ? is he all right ? victor : apparently , the call pinged off a cell phone tower in new orleans . probably does n't mean a damn thing -- most likely a wrong number . chelsea : i know in my heart it was him . we have to go to new orleans . victor : chelsea , hold your horses . chelsea : but , victor -- victor : as soon as my p.i . finds out something more definitive , we will follow up , all right ? chelsea : [ sighs ] fine . i 'll be waiting to hear from you . thanks for letting me know . billy : okay , is he alive , or is n't he ? and what 's this about new orleans ? is victor going ? chelsea : okay , i told you , billy . i 'm not gon na talk to you about this . billy : no . if you 're right , and he 's alive , i need to know . i have a right to know . chelsea : maybe its better you do n't know . billy : how the hell can you say that ? chelsea : because you 're only out for revenge . you are obsessed , and it almost cost you and adam your lives ! just let victor and me investigate this , okay ? you have more important things to worry about . [ scene_break ] stitch : [ sighs ] victoria . victoria : no , do n't . do n't say anything , okay ? especially do n't say it was a mistake ... because i 'm not sorry that it happened . [ scene_break ] abby : it 's not that i enjoy being -- tyler : what , un - engaged ? abby : i enjoy being with you -- end of story -- whether or not that involves a ring . tyler : well , that 's the right answer . abby : not that being engaged would be any less ... tyler : what ? less enjoyable ? abby : it 's just people keep talking about it , keep saying that we 're engaged , and we 're not , and -- and it 's frustrating . tyler : well , either way , it 's something that should be our idea . abby : exactly . and if that time comes ... tyler : `` if `` ? abby : oh , it 's not like we 're talking about when -- like , actually getting ... tyler : well , what if we were ? [ scene_break ] michael : chloe 's in a good mood . kevin : she 's in a great mood . michael : i stand corrected . i 'm glad to hear she 's working things out with chelsea . kevin : it 's huge . her whole life -- it 's all coming together , despite the naysayers . michael : i hope you 're not implying that i 'm still one of them , because we 've already had that conversation , kevin , and i 'm not -- i 'm not in the mood for another three rounds of whether i 'm sincere when i wish you well . kevin : okay , look , about lunch the other day , i , uh -- michael : skip it . kevin : look , i was kind of a jerk . michael : yes , you were . kevin : look , i was -- i was insecure so i got defensive , and i took it out on the person closest to me who 's not chloe . michael : how have things been going ? kevin : uh , they 're still kind of weird . michael : give it time . kevin : yeah . i love her a lot . i do . i really want this to be a forever thing , you know ? michael : i know you do . kevin : marrying her was the right thing to do . she needs certainty in her life -- the kind of stability that i can bring her . what , you 're not even gon na crack a smile on that one ? [ chuckles ] michael : i 'm laughing on the inside . kevin : [ chuckles ] michael : you know , this was nice . it 's a good idea -- the four of us ... kevin : yeah . michael : ... getting together . kevin : it was her idea . michael : really ? kevin : mm - hmm . i was beat after work . i just wanted to sit on the couch , watch the bulls , uh , celtics , but she was like , `` no , let 's go out . `` she would n't take no for an answer . [ chuckles ] i think she 's eager to get back to having a normal life . chloe : i do n't understand . what do you mean she updated the line ? you realize that she did not consult me about this . i am her partner . lauren : okay -- chloe : do you realize what a slap in the face that is ? lauren : i 'm so sorry . i - i assumed that you saw them . chloe : no , i did n't see them . this is our company . what about me ? lauren : okay , i - i - i do n't know what happened . i - i mean , maybe she just did n't want to bother you at night . chloe : what do you mean she did n't want to bother me ? are you defending her ? lauren : no . not defending her at all . i 'm just trying to figure out why she did it . chloe : i do n't understand , because i told her that i am fully committed to this line and to this business -- that i am willing to work with her day and night . lauren : maybe she was just being sensitive to you being a newlywed and needing time alone with kevin . chloe : uh , i would rather be working . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , reed is all tucked in . he said , `` tell grandpa that playing chess is almost as fun as killing zombies . `` victor : [ chuckles ] he said that ? such a cute kid . he 's adorable . nikki : and you 're very good with him . victor : i love my grandkids . wish they would never get older . nikki : well , i know how hard you fight to keep them all together . victor : yeah . victoria and nicholas are doing their own thing , and ... adam is gone . and abby 's involved with a man that i do n't think she 's known for very long . i certainly do n't know much about him at all . nikki : it 's never too late to reach out to the ones you love . victor : so the saying goes . nikki : victor , it 's more than a saying . it 's true . i know the kids love you , but you need to show them that you love them , not just tell them ... no matter what . victor : what -- what are you saying ? i love them . i 'm very concerned about them -- obviously , too concerned , i guess . nikki : they just need to see it a little bit more . victor : sometimes , i do n't get this whole thing . [ scene_break ] lily : so , was that sudden burst of energy to distract me from asking more questions about victor ? cane : [ inhales sharply ] you caught me , huh ? [ both laugh ] lily : you are so wrong . cane : [ sighs ] listen , to answer your question , i was n't trying to distract you with sex , 'cause i do n't have to distract you 'cause i have nothing to hide , okay ? lily : look , i know -- [ sighs ] i know that this all started with you trying to hunt for the person behind this mess with bonaventure , but , cane , i need you to be honest with me . cane : [ sighs ] about ? lily : has it become something more ? i mean , do you want to go work for victor at newman - chancellor ? [ scene_break ] abby : so , what if we were talking about getting engaged , or actually getting ... tyler : well , i think that we 've both seen enough bad marriages to just jump into something all lightly , right ? you know , and it 's not like either one of our parents set a good example . abby : well , when you put it that way , that 's very depressing . tyler : yeah , you know , seeing other people in all their pain and heartache -- it 's like , `` why bother ? `` you know ? we could just leave things the way they are , keep having a good time . abby : great question . tyler : but , you know , i 'm not my sister . i actually do believe in marriage . but i can only think of one reason to get married -- that 's 'cause we think its right for us . abby : so , what are you saying ? [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , um , all right , that 's not -- that 's not what i was trying to say . what i was trying to say was that work is the only thing that keeps me sane right now . work and you . work and you -- that 's what i 'm trying to say , because if it were n't for you , i would be locked in a psych ward trying to convince patients to have their highlights done . [ chuckling ] so ... michael : [ chuckles ] chloe : see ? he gets it . bad joke . i owe you . i owe you big . huge . okay , and there i go monopolizing the conversation again . drinks ? yeah . cheers . come on . michael : cheers . chloe : look at that . [ glasses clinking ] lauren : cheers . chloe : so , michael , i heard that you are working full - time at the firm . so , come on , tell us -- any juicy cases going on ? [ scene_break ] billy : you 're not playing fair , chelsea . chelsea : you do n't want to talk about your wife . i do n't want to talk about my husband . what 's not fair ? billy : okay , uh , show me what you 're working on . chelsea : since when do you care about my work ? billy : since ... now . hmm ? i mean , you said you were snowed under . chelsea : okay , billy , look , um , i 'm not trying to be rude , but you and i are n't friends , so you do n't have to create small talk to be polite . why do n't you just go home , okay ? so i can continue to work . [ scene_break ] [ keys jingle ] victoria : hey , um , do you want to come inside a sec ? stitch : um ... victoria : the boys are staying at my parents ' house tonight . [ sighs deeply ] [ door closes ] victoria : you know , i just did n't really feel like giving the driver an earful . but , for the record , you know ... this was n't exactly like the time i kissed you . stitch : [ scoffs ] definitely not . victoria : what i meant is , i 'm not gon na go running back to billy and , you know , begging him for forgiveness . stitch : that 's your decision . i mean , you know , i 'm -- i 'm divorced , and you 're still married , so ... victoria : legally separated . i mean , i need this time for myself , away from my marriage , so ... you know , if you have this idea in your head that you 're coming between me and my husband , you 're not at all . stitch : well , if we 're gon na be so honest with each other ... victoria : well , do you have something to say ? stitch : ever since that kiss , i 've ... acted like it was just something that happened -- you know , that it had nothing to do with me -- that i just happened to be there , standing there when you needed someone . but every day since that kiss ... i 've thought about being with you . [ scene_break ] lily : cane , look . you said that you have nothing to hide , okay ? all i want is the truth . do you want to leave the club and go into business with victor ? just tell me . cane : yeah . yeah , i do . [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , you did n't talk very much about the queen tonight . victor : i did n't , did i ? nikki : no . you did n't . the king might be the most important piece on the board , but the lady by his side is far more powerful . victor : [ chuckles ] nikki : it 's true . victor : at least i let her think that , okay ? nikki : ohh ! victor : come here . nikki : [ chuckles ] victor : it is too -- too advanced of a lesson for reed , i assure you . nikki : mm - hmm . victor : but you 're my beautiful queen . you 're my beautiful wife . and i 'm so grateful to have you in my world . nikki : oh , darling . victor : mm - hmm . mm . nikki : i promise you , when you get back to town ... victor : mm - hmm . nikki : ... i will help you mend fences with the kids . it 'll happen . i promise . victor : all right . [ scene_break ] tyler : well , you know , lately , i 've been thinking maybe it 's not such a bad idea . abby : why ? because the rest of the world already thinks we 're engaged ? tyler : no . because i can see myself married to you . abby : is that a proposal ? because we both said we had to be 400 % sure , and ... tyler : i am 500 % sure . abby newman ... will you marry me ? not clear enough for you ? abby : no . um ... [ chuckles ] yes . yes , i will marry you ! [ laughs ] [ chuckling ] oh , my god ! [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , this has been such a lovely evening , but we have a very early morning . chloe : no , no , no ! please , do n't go . come on -- we just started having fun , right ? right ? kevin : look , you know what ? i need to talk to my wife for a minute . we 'll come back and say goodbye . michael : what ? lauren : well , no -- chloe : wait . no , no . just wait . i 'll be right back . what ? kevin : we have to go home eventually . you ca n't avoid it forever . chloe : i do n't know what makes you think that . kevin : look , chloe , i told you i would give you all the space that you need , and i meant it . chloe : are you sure you mean that ? kevin : yes . chloe : okay . well , then i - i want to sleep in the extra room tonight . kevin : okay . i understand . but i 'll sleep in the extra room -- you sleep in the master . chloe : no ! kevin : it 's more comfortable . chloe : i - i -- kevin : i insist . and when you 're ready , let me know , and we will share a bed again . [ scene_break ] chelsea : connor 's just incredible . he 's growing so fast . billy : well , that 's how they are at that age . careful not to blink . chelsea : congratulations . billy : for ? chelsea : for finding a safe subject for us to talk about . well done . billy : [ chuckles ] well , i figured we both have kids , so ... chelsea : i bet it 's really great having reed here for a visit . billy : yeah , he 's an amazing kid . it 's just , uh , i do n't know if i 'm gon na be seeing him a lot this trip ... or the next one ... or the next one . chelsea : you 're a great dad , billy . billy : [ sighs ] chelsea , do n't say that . chelsea : no , you are . i 've seen it myself . and you and victoria -- you both love each other so much . she 'll come around . billy : i thought this was one of those `` forbidden topics . `` chelsea : will you just shut up and let me talk for a second ? and you 're not gon na like this example , but look at adam and me -- the road we went down , and then we came back to each other again . billy : yeah , you 're right . i do n't like it . chelsea : all i 'm saying is , if it 's meant to be with you and victoria , then it 'll happen . you just got to have faith . [ scene_break ] stitch : hopefully , that was n't too honest . victoria : no . i 'm -- i 'm not offended . stitch : good . uh , you know , um , the cab 's waiting . you sure you 're gon na be okay ? victoria : huh ? oh , yeah . i 'm fine . really . stitch : i think you 're amazing , victoria . but i 'm not gon na push . whatever happens from here is up to you . [ keys jingle ] [ vehicle departing ] [ next_on ] devon : you guys shared a room ? victor : what about abby ? tyler : i asked her to marry me . i hope that we can have your blessing . summer : you took advantage of me , and i 'm here to say thank you . | lily shows lauren chelsea 's new designs . chloe and kevin go out on a date . kevin starts to kiss her , but she pulls away when she sees michael come in . abby is surprised that victoria would leave with stitch . stitch and victoria go out to the car but they argue as to who will drive . at the newman home , victor shows reed the finer points of the game of chess while comparing it to real life . nikki comes in to join them . at the coffeehouse , chelsea runs into billy and finds him playing with his wedding ring . stitch tells victoria that she is in no shape to drive home . they argue playfully . billy asks chelsea about her and victor 's search for adam . chelsea refuses to divulge any information . lauren and lily discuss how their lives have taken a turn for the better . lauren commends lily on the ideas that she has for her boutique . cane drops by victor 's to let him know what he found out about the man who set him up . cane informs victor that the man left town without a clue . in talking to abby and tyler , lauren finds out that they are n't engaged . lauren joins kevin , chloe , and michael for drinks . lauren tells chloe about chelsea 's new designs . chloe feels insulted that chelsea did n't confide in her about the new designs . chelsea asks billy about his marriage to victoria . billy says that victoria served him with legal separation papers . |
dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : morning . dylan : hey . sharon : oh . did n't you get any sleep ? dylan : [ chuckles ] what kind of guard would i be if i 'd done that ? sharon : a well - rested one ? dylan : yeah , i 'm used to pulling all nighters for watch duty . fortunately , things were quiet . sharon : thank you again for staying . it was really unsettling for me to think someone could get past security , break into my house , leave a message that 's threatening on my mirror . dylan : well , i hope you were able to get some sleep . sharon : actually , i slept the best that i have since ... dylan : since when ? noah : decaf . summer : i 'm fine . i 'm not gon na let what your mom said get to me . noah : okay . summer : but , you know , it is possible that she could have made up that whole story about dad and sandy what 's - her - name . noah : possibly . unlikely . summer : it 's much more likely than dad nearly killing a girl and then trying to cover it up . noah : look , i ca n't imagine dad doing something like this , either , okay ? but ... mom was just so specific on the facts . when the party took place , dad getting sandy drunk , daring her to dive off the balcony . summer : do i need to remind you all the times that sharon 's lied for her own selfish reasons ? noah : no , you do n't . my mom is not perfect . and neither is dad , as much as i hate to admit it . but i believe that my mom is telling the truth , summer , and i think -- i think you do , too . summer : [ sighs ] you know , i just -- i need to talk to dad . noah : summer , you ca n't . summer : why not ? noah : because if dad finds out about the documentary footage , he 's gon na know we 've been covering this whole thing up , and we ca n't risk that . summer : i hate this . thinking the worst of dad . noah : yeah , i do , too . i mean , no matter how old we get , i -- it sucks hearing that he 's less than perfect . nick : i need to ask you a question , dad . i need you to tell me the truth . victor : all right . truth about what ? nick : remember a party i held here at the ranch my senior year of high school ? victor : party ? son , you had many parties . nick : yeah , well , this was a big one . things got out of hand . mom was out of town . i guess the security guys called you out to the ranch . when you showed up , i was passed out and there was a girl from my school who was injured . victor : so ... what 's the point ? nick : i want to know what you did that night . victoria : good morning . billy : hey . victoria , nikki , nice to see you both . nikki : you too . victoria : are you celebrating ? billy : oh , just having breakfast . victoria : well , congratulations , by the way . i heard about your engagement . i 'm very happy for both of you . chelsea : thank you . billy : yeah , thanks , vick . victoria : so , we wo n't intrude on your breakfast . nikki : good to see you . chelsea : bye . billy : [ chuckles ] nikki : well , that was very gracious of you . i know it could n't have been easy . victoria : billy and i are in a good place . nikki : it really does n't bother you that he 's going to be marrying chelsea ? victoria : mom , i 'm happy for him . billy being in a solid relationship is good for him and the kids -- everyone . what ? nikki : nothing . chelsea : that was nice of victoria to wish us well . billy : yeah . yeah . chelsea : maybe we should have told her we decided to put the wedding on hold . billy : well , she 'd still be happy for us . unlike your permanent shadow , bingham , who practically danced a jig when he found out we were waiting . chelsea : i thought you were n't gon na let gabe get to you . billy : no , he does n't . not in the slightest . what ? [ sighs ] adam : what are you doing here ? sage : oh , nice to see you , too . look , i just got a call from our old pal tipton and he wants to know when we 're moving back into our apartment . apparently the other residents have already moved into their units . adam : really ? what 'd you tell them ? sage : do you mean did i tell them that you bribed the contractor to slow down repairs to our penthouse so you and chelsea could keep living under the same roof ? adam : mm - hmm . sage : no , i did n't tell him that , and you 're lucky -- adam : come here . shh ! keep your voice down . sage : okay , do n't shush me . i 'm not four . mr. tipton 's not gon na let this go , gabe . adam : okay , well , you know what ? i 'll worry about him later . i 'm concerned with something much more important right now . sage : oh , another opportunity to get closer to chelsea ? adam : no , actually , this just sort of fell right into my lap , but , uh , using it to my advantage would be a bonus . chelsea : you 're okay with us not rushing to the altar , right ? billy : yeah , yeah . i 'm good . you ? chelsea : would i have suggested this romantic breakfast celebrating our decision if i was n't ? billy : well , in that case , to us and to waiting . chelsea : to waiting . [ cell phone rings ] billy : of course . what do you want , gabe ? adam : billy , is chelsea there with you ? billy : yeah . adam : there 's an emergency here at jabot . just get over here whenever you can , thanks . billy : okay , but what -- jackass . chelsea : what 'd he say ? billy : that we need to get to jabot right away . chelsea : did he say why ? billy : no , he did n't . i 'm sure that it 's nothing , but i guess i should get down there anyway , just in case there really is a problem . chelsea : so much for our romantic breakfast . billy : and i think that is the point . nikki : good . now you wo n't be distracted . victoria : i was n't distracted . okay . maybe their engagement bothers me more than i admitted . nikki : honey , you have every reason to be upset . what you and billy had was -- victoria : and i need to move on , and i can start by not making him a topic of conversation when i 'm trying to have breakfast with my mother . i 'd much rather talk about you . nikki : oh . not much to say there . victoria : well , how about the fact that the charges against you in christine 's accident have been dropped . that must be a huge relief . nikki : is that your subtle way of asking me if i 've been drinking ? victoria : well , since you brought it up . nikki : i am clean and sober . not to say that i have n't been tempted , but i 've been going to meetings , i have a new sponsor , and i am trying very hard not to let your father 's shenanigans get to me . victoria : did you hear about his attempt to buy jabot ? nikki : oh , yes . victoria : did you also hear that jack turned him down ? nikki : i have heard this so many times i can not even count . your father 's not gon na give up until he gets what he wants . what worries me , as usual , is how far he will go to get it . nick : you always taught me to step up , own my mistakes . then you go and do something like this . victor : something like what ? nick : you 're gon na deny culpability till the end . well , i ca n't do that . victor : you ca n't do what ? nick : deny that i 'm responsible for what happened to sandra allen that night . victor : wait a minute . that 's the girl who had that diving accident , right ? nick : an accident ? ! dad , an accident is when you slip and fall . this girl -- i got drunk and i dared her to dive off our balcony , into our swimming pool . it was a dumb move on my part , one that put her in the hospital for a year . it cost her a chance at a college scholarship . her olympic dreams were gone . i changed this girl 's life forever that night . victor : son , why are you talking to me like this ? huh ? that girl said that she had made that decision on her own to take that dive . nick : i always wondered why she never told everyone it was my fault . victor : because it was n't ! nick : i tried for years to get in touch with her . she would n't return any of my calls , any of my letters , and i always found that weird since she did n't blame me . victor : she probably wanted to put the whole thing behind her . victor : no , you paid her off ! you bribed the entire allen family . and part of that deal was no contact with me , right , dad ? how much did that cost you ? victor : watch it , son . i 'm not denying a damn thing , okay ? nick : really ? victor : i will not discuss this with you . nor will i apologize for what i 've done . nick : well , of course you wo n't . victor : why the hell should i apologize ? i did this to protect you , protect her , protect her family . in fact , the family thanked me for resolving this quickly and quietly . you should thank me , too . nick : what the hell should i thank you for ? victor : for protecting your future , son . nick : it 's a future you bought and paid for ! victor : you would n't have done any differently with any of your children , would you , now ? sharon : you sure i ca n't make you breakfast ? dylan : oh , no , i 'm good . thank you . hey , you never answered me before . you said you had n't slept that well since -- since when ? sharon : um , i was just gon na say since nick threatened to take faith away from me . the idea of losing all that time with her just keeps me awake at night . dylan : well , now that nick has agreed to give you more time with faith , you should be able to rest easy . sharon : i slept like a baby last night . dylan : well , uh , i have to stop by work . i 'll come back and check on you later , okay ? sharon : you do n't have to do that . i 've kept you away from your fiancée long enough . dylan : yeah , you know , avery 's been , uh ... just really busy with a new client , so ... i 'll come back . it 's no problem . sharon : i do n't know how to thank you . dylan : uh , i have n't done much . sharon : you stood by me , did n't you ? you did n't judge me . you believed in me . and i do n't know what i would have done without you . dylan : you 're a survivor . you will always find a way to take care of yourself . sharon : are you talking about how i convinced nick to give me more time with faith ? dylan : i was pretty surprised you were able to do that . sharon : well , thank you for not asking what i 'm holding over him . dylan : do n't want to know . sharon : i agree . it 's better off that you do n't know what someone you love is capable of doing . i 'm gon na go get dressed . nick 's bringing faith over later . sage : i know that your entire life is all about getting back together with chelsea , but we need to take a couple of minutes and figure out our stories for tipton . adam : i think you worry too much about that stuffed shirt . sage : you 're the one who wants to keep this whole fake marriage charade going . adam : you know what , sweetheart ? i really -- and maybe it 's just me -- i feel like you committing adultery with my brother is gon na send up more red flags than us not moving back into our smoke - damaged apartment . sage : you think i like sneaking around ? adam : some women get off on it . sage : okay . yeah . but i 'm not one of them . i do n't like lying , okay ? ! adam : do n't do anything stupid . billy : all right , we 're here . what 's the big emergency ? chelsea : hi , sage . sage : hi . guys , i was just leaving . we 'll talk later . billy : so ... what 's going on ? and where 's jack ? if this is a crisis , why is n't he here ? adam : right , uh ... truthfully , i did n't want to bother him with it , you know ? he 's still dealing with kelly 's death and ... actually thought you might want to tackle this one since it involves your ex - wife . billy : what does victoria have to do with this ? adam : somebody hacked into jabot 's mainframe . billy : and you think it was victoria ? adam : i think victoria knows who it was . victoria : i know how driven dad can be when he wants something , but jack is not gon na let go of his family 's company . nikki : well , that 's what worries me , 'cause your father is not going to give up . victoria : do you think he would try to steal jabot from jack ? nikki : he said he would n't . victoria : well , there you go then . nikki : he also said that some day jack would come to him , begging for his help and he would give it to him . in exchange for everything that jack had . victoria : he said something similar to me . nikki : how would your father even know what jack is gon na do in the future unless he is planning something ? i 'm afraid that war between the two of them has started all over again . victoria : dad is definitely up to something . he asked me to gather all the information i could on jabot . nikki : does n't he realize how stressful it is for me when he does things like this ? victoria : dad is never gon na change . you just need to learn how to not let it affect you . nikki : well , it would be a lot easier if i knew what he was up to . nick : you really think what you did was protecting me ? victor : you 're damn right i do . nick : you let a young girl take the blame for something that was my fault . victor : the accident happened , okay ? it was done . what good would it do now to hold you responsible for it ? nick : especially when you can buy my way out of it . victor : i did that to protect you ! and her and her family . and for your information , they 're taken care of for the rest of their lives . and i made sure that you have a future . nick : it 's a future i did n't deserve . victor : you 're not that naive , are you ? do you think we all get what we deserve ? nick : i had a right to choose what kind of life i wanted , but you made that choice for me . victor : why are you bringing all this up now ? has that girl contacted you ? nick : no . sharon told me . victor : oh , for heaven 's sake . nick : apparently she was there that night , hiding and listening . she heard you get on the phone and tell your henchmen to do whatever was necessary to keep me out of trouble . victor : i hope you 're glad that i 've seen to it that that woman stays away from you ! nick : you 've done the exact opposite , dad . sharon and i are connected forever now because she will always have this to hold over me . victor : do you know how damage that woman has done to our family ? i 'll see to it that she stays away from you . nick : no . you stay out of it . you 've done enough already . victor : i suggest you and i both forget this conversation . nick : you might be able to do that , but now that i know the truth , i 'll never be able to forget . [ door opens , closes ] courtney : i found a report filed by the gcfd back in the fall of nick and sharon 's senior year of high school . noah : what did it say ? courtney : that sandra allen was injured at the newman ranch . she dove off the balcony into the swimming pool . nick : broken neck ? courtney : yep . sharon : did the report mention my dad at all ? courtney : no . and i could n't find any record of his involvement in police files , either . summer : see ? dad had nothing to do with it . courtney : or what sharon told austin was the truth . and victor paid someone to keep nick 's name out of it . [ knock on door ] noah : i 'll get it . dylan ? dylan : i thought i might find you all here . [ door closes ] dylan : i know everything . austin 's murder , hiding the body , the messages . summer : wait , who -- who told you ? was it ... kevin ? mariah ? dylan : it was abby . summer : [ sighs ] great . proving once again that she ca n't be trusted . dylan : if abby had n't told me , stitch would have . noah : okay , that 's great . so are you gon na go to the cops ? dylan : uh , give me a good reason not to . kyle : well , we then would all be in 10 kinds of trouble . summer : yeah , or dead like austin . dylan : look , i get that you guys are freaked out because of what you 've done and the threats you 've been getting , but you have to understand you 're not the only ones involved now . sharon 's been threatened , too . noah : no , she has n't . dylan : she did n't write that message herself ! noah : you 're right . she did n't . kyle did . tried to scare her into confessing . dylan : you son of a -- noah : dylan ! dylan ! kyle knows he messed up . he knows . he knows . kyle : i got the message . noah was very persuasive . dylan : this is n't a joke , you little punk . you have any idea how dangerous it is to play head games with sharon ? you could have pushed her over the edge . what the hell were you thinking ? kyle : that i could force sharon to admit that she killed austin so that nick would never find out what she said in that interview . faith : mommy ! sharon : sweetie ! hi ! faith : daddy said i 'm gon na have an extra day with you every week . sharon : yes , we agreed on that . faith : daddy , does this mean you stopped fighting ? nick : it means you get to spend more time with your mom . faith : i 'm so glad you and mommy do n't hate each other anymore . sharon : of course we do n't , sweetie . faith : can we play a game ? sharon : um , as soon as you finish your homework . faith : i 'll do it right now . sharon : [ chuckles ] okay . nick : love you . see you tomorrow , faith . faith : bye , daddy ! sharon : you wo n't regret this . nick : i already regret it . in fact , i 'm thinking of going to the authorities and telling them everything that you saw and heard with what happened with sandra that night . sharon : that 's a pretty big can of worms to open . nick : it 'd be worth it . sharon : are you sure ? you 'd have a hard time proving you did n't know about the hush money victor paid to sandra and her family . you could lose custody of faith completely . nick : you 'd really do that to faith ? sharon : you did . nick , the arrangement we have works . there 's no reason to dig up the past . we can keep the truth about what happened to sandy between you and me and victor . it 's up to you . courtney : sandra allen was definitely injured at that accident at the ranch . noah : courtney pulled up some old accident reports and it was pretty much exactly how my mom described it . dylan : could nick have found out austin knew what happened that night ? courtney : it 's possible . noah : no , it 's not possible , okay ? there 's no way either of my parents killed austin . summer : well , it could n't have been dad . he was trapped under a ton of rubble that night at the underground . kyle : hey , that still leaves sharon . noah : kyle , lay off my mom . kyle : why ? because you say so , noah ? dylan : no , because i say so . let it go . all of it . forget austin , forget the murder , who might have done it . courtney : and what ? go on with our lives like nothing happened ? dylan : because if you do n't , one of you might get hurt . whoever 's threatening you does n't realize i know anything . that gives me free rein to take care of this . kyle : and how ? by going to paul ? 'cause , see , that does n't really work for me , dylan . dylan : maybe i did n't make myself clear . back off . kyle : why ? and let you play rambo ? dylan : your lies made this mess . i 'm gon na do my best to clean it up . stay out of my way . [ door closes ] adam : the hacker used something called a root kit to access the mainframe , and i guess once they were in , they were able to steal some pretty sensitive files . chelsea , they got your latest designs . chelsea : no . adam : i 'm sorry . chelsea : no ! billy : this just smells like victor . and jack said he thought he was up to something . adam : of course . he 's always up to something . does n't care who he hurts as long as he gets what he wants . we ca n't let him get away with this . billy : i do n't intend to . chelsea : i 'm not sure victoria shares your feelings . billy : what does that mean ? chelsea : well , i mean , she 's been asking you to watch the kids a lot lately so she can spend time at newman . it stands to reason . billy : oh , come on . victoria would never do anything to hurt my family . chelsea : i 'm just saying i think her loyalty is to her father . that 's clear . billy : okay , fine . if that 'll make you happy , i 'll talk to her about it , but i can guarantee you she did n't have anything to do with this . look , thanks for giving me the information about the breach , you know ? talk to you later . adam : all right . victor . should have known . chelsea : i 'm sorry . i mean , this must be painful for you . dredging up old memories of your father losing his business . adam : my father , harrison , did n't lose his software company . it was stolen from him -- by victor . destroyed the man in the process . chelsea : well , i 'm sure victor regrets that . adam : i do n't think victor newman regrets anything that he ever does . he 's as cold and heartless as he ever was . i just wish i would have figured that out a little bit sooner , you know ? it would have saved me a little heartache . chelsea : what about your father ? you loved him . adam : idolized him . actually is a better word . i used to think we would work side - by - side together one day . that was before i realized what a son of a bitch he was . [ chuckles ] victor : i will leave the information at the usual place . i will text you when i get there , all right ? you retrieve it immediately and call me when you 've got it , okay ? i did n't hear you come in . nikki : oh , i just got here . victor : how was your breakfast with victoria ? nikki : oh , it was interesting . victor : yeah ? let 's discuss it when i come back . i got some business to take care of , okay ? nikki : okay . victor : okay . bye , baby . nikki : bye . nick : i already gave you an extra day with faith . now you 're talking about joint custody ? sharon : let 's just take things one day at a time , okay ? i 'm happy with the arrangement . for now . [ knock on door ] faith : i 'll get it ! dylan ! dylan : hey , faith ! uh , i did n't know you were gon na be here this early . faith : we had a half day at school . dylan : awesome . faith : [ chuckles ] we 're gon na make cookies . can you stay ? dylan : uh , yeah , if you promise to make me a special cookie . faith : deal . dylan : all right . sharon : i have everything we need in the kitchen . i 'll see you later . nick : you 've been spending a lot of time here lately . dylan : yeah , just helping sharon with some things around the house . nick : well , i 'm grateful . sharon 's been on edge lately . i do n't really feel very comfortable leaving faith with her . dylan : sharon would never do anything to hurt faith . nick : i have no choice but to hope you 're right . noah : dylan 's right . guys , we got to move on . stop obsessing over austin 's murder . summer : well , even if we do , it 's not gon na stop who 's ever sending these threatening messages . i think our mystery stalker ought to know by now that we 're not going to the cops . courtney : especially since one of us is a cop . noah : i just think we need to move on with our lives . summer : yeah , that 's easier said than done . noah : you guys do what you want to do , okay ? but i 'm moving on . i 'm going forward , not looking back . starting right now . so , court , can we just go to crimson lights and hang out and get a coffee like we used to ? courtney : that sounds great . [ chuckles ] see you guys later . summer : i ca n't . i ca n't just ... forget that austin was murdered . i mean , he was my husband . his killer 's still out there . i ca n't forget that . kyle : it 's gon na be okay . all right ? i 'll keep you safe . summer : i 'm really glad that you decided to stay around for awhile . kyle : what , you think i 'd leave you in the middle of this mess ? summer : i mean , i know that you just came back for abby 's valentine 's day party , so ... kyle : is that what you think ? it 's what you told me . kyle : summer ... i came back for you . adam : you just call me when all the passwords are reset , okay ? thank you . chelsea : you 're determined to protect jabot . adam : well , yeah . i think jack needs somebody like me on his side if he 's gon na defeat victor . chelsea : someone like you ? adam : yeah , someone who 's not afraid to play dirty . but i learned from the best . chelsea : your father ? adam : mm - hmm . he was , um ... the master . chelsea : you do n't really talk a lot about him . adam : my father and i had a complicated relationship . chelsea : trust me . i understand complicated relationships when it comes to fathers . jeffrey and i could write the book . adam : ah , jeffrey . your father . does billy get along with him ? chelsea : he tolerates him , i guess . adam : mm . chelsea : so did adam . adam : um ... look , it seems like you were worried about nothing . chelsea : about what ? adam : billy -- he did n't run off after you told him you needed a little more time to get over adam . chelsea : no . adam : that 's good . that 's good . that 's good . he 's probably relieved , anyway , you know ? you know , give him a little more time to sort of work through his own issues . chelsea : what issues ? adam : uh ... nothing . no . forget about it . i should n't have said anything . chelsea : but you did say something , so why do n't you just explain what you were talking about . what do you think billy has to work out ? adam : i just -- just now i could n't help but notice , you know , how quickly he came to his ex - wife 's defense . that 's all . victoria : i 'm kind of surprised you 're telling me about this . i would think that you 'd want to keep it -- wait a second . do you think i know something about who hacked your computers ? billy : no , i do n't , but we have reason to believe that victor 's behind it . chelsea : based on what ? billy : well , the fact that he 's been spying on our labs for months , he recently made a bid for jabot , and , uh ... oh ! he 's victor newman . victoria : what do you want from me , billy ? billy : i just want you to find out if i 'm right . victoria : you want me to spy on my father ? billy : you mean like that time you asked me to spy on my brother ? victoria : that was different . we were married and we trusted each other . billy : so trust me now . look , vick . a war between our families is going to hurt a lot of people . victoria : i do not want a battle between the abbotts and the newmans . billy : then put a stop to it , and find out if victor 's going after jack . victoria : that 's not fair . using my feelings for you like this . it 'd be a lot easier if i could just hate you . billy : yeah , but you ca n't . victoria : no , of course i could never hate you . [ both chuckle ] billy : i could never hate you , either . victoria : okay . it 's official , then . we 're madly in non - hate . billy : [ chuckles ] yeah . something like that . courtney : okay . [ chuckles ] trying not to freak out over here . noah : why ? courtney : it 's just that since we decided to stop obsessing over austin 's murder there 's been this weird lull in our conversation . noah : sorry . i was just thinking about something . courtney : like what i 'm wearing under my clothes ? noah : [ chuckles ] i 'm always thinking about that . courtney : [ laughs ] noah : i did have something on my mind , though . courtney : more important than my lingerie ? noah : yeah . yeah , i 'd really like to talk to you about it . courtney : what is it ? noah : it 's about us . courtney : okay . noah : [ chuckles ] um ... remember like about a year ago we were here at crimson lights and i gave you the key to my apartment ? and you were just like completely freaking out because you thought that i was giving you an engagement ring ? courtney : yeah . [ laughs ] i was so not ready to get married then . noah : no , neither was i . it 's just a lot 's happened since then . some were really great . and some ... courtney : not so great . noah : it 's just austin 's death just made me think about life and how everything changes and how it can just end ... [ snaps fingers ] ... like that . courtney : what does that have to do with us ? noah : you know , i 've been standing still for so long that i convinced myself that i 'm comfortable , that just working at my dad 's club and hanging out with my friends , with you was enough . courtney : and it 's not ? noah : i do n't want to wake up one day or -- not wake up -- with regrets . especially ... when the best thing that ever happened to me is sitting right here in front of me . courtney : noah . wait . [ chuckles ] noah : um ... courtney : you 're not gon na -- noah : [ chuckles ] [ clears throat ] courtney ... will you marry me ? courtney : oh , my god . oh , my god ! [ laughing ] oh , my god ! noah : is that a yes ? courtney : yes , yes ! i 'll marry you . noah : are you sure ? courtney : yes . yes ! i 'm sure . yes . yes . [ laughs ] sage : bad time ? i do n't think you should be throwing things at the walls . you just spent a lot of money to put this place back together . nick : yeah , well , money ca n't fix everything , despite what some people think . sage : what 's going on , nick ? nick : what do you care ? sage : excuse me ? i 'm your friend . nick : you do n't even know me . i 'm just another entitled , rich guy that you latched onto . is that your angle ? sage : my -- my angle ? nick : yeah , everyone 's got one . find the richest guy in town and get what you can out of him . first it was bingo and now me . sage : how dare you speak to me like this ? nick : if it 's not money you 're after in this relationship , what is it ? sage : i do n't know , nick . i thought it was the same thing you were after . apparently i was wrong . nick : sage , wait . [ sighs ] chelsea : victoria is the mother of billy 's children . of course he 's gon na defend her . adam : yeah , absolutely . yeah . that 's -- of course . i 'm sure that 's all it was . chelsea : if you 're implying that she 's the reason he wants to postpone our wedding , you 're wrong . adam : whoa , whoa , whoa . slow down . i was n't saying that . no , i was just saying that i think it 's smart that you two do n't , you know , gee , rush into a marriage , you know ? it 's smart . it 's good . chelsea : we 're in total agreement . adam : yeah . and why would n't you be ? chelsea : well , i 'm going to go check on victoria and billy and see if she knew anything about this whole hacking situation . adam : well , i 'm sure he 's going to find out exactly what he already knew , that it was victor . chelsea : well , if that 's true , this is far from over . he 's a man that does not stop until he gets what he wants . adam : yeah , that runs in the family . kyle : you okay ? summer : austin was always jealous of you . he thought he could never compete with your money or your lifestyle , like that was the only reason why i cared about you . kyle : he did n't deserve you . summer : well , i loved him . and he promised to love me , and i really believed him . kyle : you know ... i came back to stop you from ever being hurt like this again . epic fail . [ chuckles ] summer : thank you . for trying . and for staying to look out for me . kyle : yeah . summer : you 've always done that . you 've always been my protector . it feels like you 're my big brother . kyle : but i 'm not . and i do n't want you to see me like that . faith : four , five , six . dylan : mm . faith : [ sighs ] `` buy a house . `` dylan : buy a house ? you do n't even have a job . how are you gon na pay for a house ? faith : i 'm a newman . we can buy anything we want . sharon : [ gasps ] who told you that ? faith : grandpa . sharon : [ groans ] [ timer dings ] faith : cookies are ready ! dylan : better get those . all right . faith : your turn . dylan : and ... wow . that 's a lot . one , two , three , four , five , six , seven , eight , nine . okay . faith : okay . what 's it say ? dylan : `` car stuck in the woods . lose a turn . `` faith : [ chuckles ] just like mommy 's car that night . dylan : what night ? faith : the night of the snowstorm . when all the lights went out . dylan : you mean when her car slid off the road ? faith : before that . we were driving around and we drove through the woods . sharon : fresh out of the oven ! faith : yummy ! sage : what do you want to say ? nick : i 'm sorry . and i 'm a jerk . sage : that 's a start . you ca n't talk to me like that . nick : i know , and i wo n't do that ever again . i 'm sorry . and i did not mean those things . not about you . sage : you 're right . i am with you because i want something . i want a refuge . a safe haven from all the secrets and the lies in my life . it 's not by chance that i chose a nice , decent guy like you for that . nick : believe me , i have secrets , too . deep , dark ones that i have been running away from , but they 're always there , waiting for someone to use against me . sage : is that why you 're so upset ? nick : look ... you think you know someone and then you find out that you never knew them at all . and your world , it just -- i do n't know who to trust anymore . sage : you can trust me , nick . victoria : so we 're good , right ? you believe me when i say i did n't have anything to do with the hacking incident at jabot . billy : victoria , i know you would never do anything to hurt me or my family . victoria : you still think my father 's behind it , though . billy : look , if victor wants a war with the abbotts , then we 're ready . and we 're not gon na back down . victoria : as long as it does n't affect us . billy : no more putting you in the middle . victoria : you promise ? billy : promise . [ chuckles ] truce ? victoria : truce . billy : [ chuckles ] careful . we , uh , do n't want a repeat of last night . victoria : [ chuckles ] chelsea : what happened last night ? billy : [ sighs ] adam : jack . thank god you 're back . there 's been a security breach and i know exactly who 's behind it . the hell are you doing here ? [ next_on ] ashley : if somebody 's determined , there 's really no way to stop them . jack : somebody like victor . victor : so you know me , huh ? adam : more than you think . victor : who the hell are you ? | dylan promises to protect sharon . he tells summer , kyle , noah , and courtney that he knows all about the threatening messages and austin 's murder . he advises them to put it all behind them so he can clean up the mess their lies caused . ruining chelsea and billy 's breakfast plans , gabe informs them that the jabot mainframe was hacked . he asks billy to talk to victoria about it because he thinks victor is behind it . nick confronts victor about the night sandra broke her neck . victor does n't deny his involvement and he does n't apologize for it . later , victor drops an envelope off at the confessional but it is retrieved by nikki , who finds a paper of fingerprints inside . noah and courtney go to crimson lights where he proposes and she accepts . |
kevin : victor newman is going to prison . mariah : could n't have happened to a nicer guy . natalie : i ca n't get my brain around the idea . a man like victor newman does n't get convicted . kevin : and yet he did . mariah : can the world even function if he is n't running it ? kevin : we 're about to find out . mariah : so what 's the protocol here ? do we throw a parade , fireworks ? popping champagne seems appropriate yet weird . kevin : considering how many folks he took down with him , weird is right . and michael purposefully threw his defense . natalie : oh , wow . [ scoffs ] that 's brave , or stupid , or both . kevin : according to lauren , he could get disbarred . and victor disowned almost his entire family , of course . natalie : yeah , okay . hurt feelings , all of that . but what does this mean for us ? mariah : human emotion is foreign to you , is n't it ? natalie : you were wondering the same thing . mariah : okay , yes . we betrayed victor , as well . i mean , he already disowned his flesh and blood . if he gets the chance , he 's gon na grind us to dust . jack : victoria said she saw you and phyllis together , here earlier . she got a strange vibe . billy : well , that 's not really surprising , jack . i mean , victoria 's not exactly happy that me and phyllis are working together on pass key . and now that victor 's in jail and she 's running newman , she 's probably really not happy about it , so i 'm sure that 's what it is . jack : yeah . i guess that would make sense . billy : yeah . jack : except she never mentioned a thing about the internet - security project . in fact ... she said whatever she picked up did n't seem to have anything to do with it . phyllis : 'cause it did n't . victoria was right . she did walk in on something that i wish she had n't . jack : are you gon na tell me about it ? phyllis : it was something private with billy . frankly , i do n't think you want to know about it any more than victoria does . shawn : i was good all day . sage : [ laughs ] shawn : i mean , like eating protein and foliates and iron and whatever else , do n't you sage : go on . you deserve a doughnut . we all deserve them sometimes . and you worked so hard on that nursery . shawn : you guys picked a nice color . i bet david likes it . sage : it just felt so special having you there , shawn , doing it together . i know , it just -- it was just meant to be . it felt right . shawn : faith was super helpful . she 's fun to have around . sage : is n't she the best ? oh , before i forget , i wanted to give you ... these . shawn : what 's that ? sage : these are the adoption papers . sharon : come on in . um , there 's some chicken left over . do you want any ? nick : i 'm cool , thanks . sharon : what 's wrong ? nick : i just dropped my mom off at the main house . she 's drinking again . sharon : oh , no . here . sit down . how did that happen ? nick : [ sighs ] i do n't know . i should have seen it coming . she 's been such a wreck ever since the trial started . and now that the verdict 's out ... sharon : victor walked and now nikki 's afraid , finding out how he 's gon na punish her . nick : uh , i guess you have n't heard . they found dad guilty . judge gave him 10 years . sharon : wow . i just assumed . victor always finds a way out . nick : not this time . sharon : okay . i know what you 're thinking , and this is not your fault . yes , you and your family testified , but victor made his own choices . he made his own decisions , and he has to face those consequences . victor have been here before . and you found your way back after that . nick : i mean , the look in his eye , the ... the anger , the hurt , the betrayal . vick is torn up with guilt . my mom got drunk at the club . i mean , everyone spun out . i do n't know if my family 's gon na make it through this time . sharon : nick , if you had n't stood up for what was right , it just would have been more validation for victor to carry tearing other people 's lives apart . and when i think about what he did to phyllis -- no woman alive deserves that . nick : yeah , well , maybe we went about it the wrong way . i me , summer ended up standing next to my dad despite everything that happened with austin and courtney and harding . and all that goes back to marco , which ultimately leads back to my dad . sharon : that was her decision . it does n't mean it was the right one . nick : but if we had worked a little harder , maybe we could have found another way for my dad to face what he had done . sharon : you could n't , because victor thinks he 's a law unto himself , and you ca n't change that . nick : then what was the point of the trial ? because i know that prison is not gon na reform my dad . sharon : the point of the trial is jack and phyllis and everyone else needed justice . i 'm not gon na let you second - guess yourself for doing a decent thing . you know , you 're a better son than victor deserves . you 're a wonderful father , even though you did n't have a great example . you do n't pit your children against each other . you do n't humiliate them . you give them unconditional love , and that 's something that victor 's never going to understand . nick : it 's nice to hear it , but ... sharon : you know ... you have a new baby on the way . the baby 's gon na be really lucky to have you . nick : thanks . i hope you 're right . i hope everything works out with this adoption , because right now , i could really use a shot of joy . shawn : you want me to sign now while i 'm eating a doughnut ? i think we can do that at the hospital , later . sage : yeah , of course , but i just thought that once the baby comes into the world , everything 's gon na be so exciting . there 's gon na be so much going on . we can do this in advance , like painting the nursery . shawn : i 'm not gon na change my mind . once david is born , it 's not like anything will change for me . i 'm still the girl who 's not ready to be a mom . and the baby , he 'll be yours . i know you guys are the right parents . sage : i 'm so glad you feel that way . we just ca n't -- we just ca n't wait to meet him . we 're so excited . we love him . we already do . shawn : i 'll look it all over , okay ? sage : yeah , of course . take your time . whenever works for you , shawn . [ cell phone chimes ] sage : oh . shawn : is it about the court case ? sage : yes , it 's nick . the verdict 's in . uh , i have to go find him . shawn : i 'm good here . i 'll stay out of your hair for a while . sage : oh , shawn , you do n't have to do that . you ... okay . thank you . so , just look over the papers and sign them whenever you can . thanks . jack : so , there is something going on between you and billy that you do n't plan to tell me about . phyllis : you 'd rather not know , jack . trust me . jack : is this another paragon ? you two steal another internet project , or are you just arranging for another kidnapping ? please , give me the courtesy of telling me what you did before it all hits the fan ! phyllis : that 's quite a list of suspicions . you sure you want me to add to it ? jack : i think i deserve to know . phyllis : the secret you do n't want to know , jack ... is that billy gets it . he knows what it 's like to be in a place where you just ca n't take it anymore . today when i thought victor was gon na walk away and get away with everything , i ... came to billy . jack : oh , fantastic . fantastic . so she came to you and you fanned the flames and got her all stirred up ! billy : that 's right , jack . you know me . i like to stir the pot . phyllis : why do you always have to do that ? assume the worst ? why will you not give your brother the benefit of the doubt ? the fact is , billy actually gave me some advice . he told me i should forgive victor and move on . he was hardly fanning the flames . jack : that 's what you told her ? [ sighs ] why did n't you come to me instead of billy ? phyllis : because he does n't judge me . he does n't make it sound like i am a willful , stubborn woman . and i just need someone to get that , even if it 's not you . jack : thank you for that . i 'm sorry my first reflex was to come down on you . that is an old habit , and it 's a dumb habit . billy : well , let 's be honest . i 've given you a lot of reason to think that way . jack : and , phyllis , i do understand . i do get it . and you can always come to me , no matter what . phyllis : it 's over . victor did n't go free . and now i 'm really hungry . so , let 's go eat some carbs , all right ? lots of them . jack : yeah . yeah , sounds eat . um , billy , you want to join us ? billy : no , no , no , no , i 'm gon na -- i 'm . my house and i need a little alone time . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] billy : [ sighs ] sharon : oh , hi , shawn . shawn : aron , hi . sharon : faith is going to be jealous i ran into you . you know , she 's your biggest fan . shawn : it 's mutual . i love that kid . sharon : so , how are you doing ? how are you feeling ? shawn : hungry all the time , but it 's great at the penthouse . ni is awesome . sharon : yeah , he really is . you doing some paperwork ? shawn : yeah . just making the adoption kind of already is other than the baby not actually being he yet . sharon : shawn , it 's okay to admit that this is n't easy . everyone understands , especially someone who 's been through this before , like me . shawn : you gave a baby up for adoption ? sharon : nick did n't tell you about cassie ? shawn : she 's your daughter , the one who died in the car accident . you adopted her ? i 'm confused . sharon : i gave cassie up for adoption when she was born . shawn : but then you ended up raising her . you changed your mind . you took her back . kevin : victor is not coming after us . you two want to have a paranoia party now ? he 's going to prison . natalie : he 'll be running the place by breakfast . mariah : and then we 're next . kevin : yeah , because victor 's really gon na be focused on you and me , considering he 's cutting his entire family out of his life . mariah : uh , nope . not snowflake . she 's loyal and noble and stupid . natalie : she 's brighter than you think . mariah : no , she is n't . kevin : okay , fine . so everyone except summer testified against victor . even his own lawyer wanted him convicted . he has bigger fish to fry . not that michael 's gon na fry . i just mean that -- i 'm not enjoying this metaphor . mariah : and look , we did n't even testify against victor . we just stand to make a gazillion dollars off of a program that he owned for a while . kevin : but jabot owns it . again , not our fault or problem . mariah : victor was convicted . natalie : that 's what we 've been talking about for the last 10 minutes . are you just now paying attention ? mariah : no . victor was convicted . jack said that we could n't release pass key until victor 's case was resolved , and now it 's resolved in a gigantic way . kevin : pass key is ready to roll out . money 's ready to roll into our pockets . we need to make this happen now , sooner than now . mariah : let 's get on it . kevin : come on , let 's go . okay , here . jack : thank you . phyllis : you know , back at billy 's , you had a lot of ideas of what we could be up to . you really think we 're capable of some scary stuff . jack : it is n't like i dwell on it all day long . it 's just when victoria said something was going on , alarms went off . phyllis : victoria 's wrong . jack : clearly . i do n't know why she would stir things up that way , though . we do n't need more drama . phyllis : victoria married a man that she wants to change . she chose the moral high ground , and she lost a good man because of it . maybe because there is someone who does n't judge him the way he does n't judge me , maybe it set her off . jack : i feel sorry for both of them . she ca n't change billy , and she ca n't change victor . phyllis : i should have come home to you instead of seeing billy . jack : to billy 's credit , i 'm glad he gave you good advice . it is time to put the past behind you , to let go of all this anger , to put revenge in the past . it will be better for you , for me , for everyone . phyllis , that is what you 're doing , is n't it ? listen to me . victor is going to prison . phyllis : like adam did because of delia ? jack : no , no , there will be no fire for victor to be a hero in . you won this . victor is doing hard time . it 's over . phyllis : this is over ? do you think marco 's out of my head ? you think i 'm over this whole thing ? you know , i - i am not gon na tell you that i am over it just to make you feel better . the only way i 'm gon na get over this is if victor suffers the way i did . jack : how could you do that ? what more can he lose ? phyllis : well , there 's one thing left , one thing that matters to him , that gives him hope , a reason to live . i am going to destroy newman enterprises . jack : you 've already gone after newman enterprises once with paragon . it was a failure . phyllis : try - try again . jack : phyllis . phyllis : jack . jack : victor is sitting in a cell . he will be reading about newman enterprises for a long time now . no control , no influence . you do n't need to go after that company again . phyllis : that 's right . it still exists . it still exists . newman enterprises bears his name , and i want him to read in the papers that the company is falling apart . i want him to feel as powerless as i did . jack : i do n't care how victor feels . i care about you . this is consuming you . this will eat you alive . phyllis : no . no , it wo n't , because i 'm gon na get to victor in a way the courts can . i am gon na protect my daughter from being brainwashed by that man , and i 'm gon na help her see who he really is . he is a bully who crushes anybody who 's in his path . jack : and how do you think your daughter is going to like hearing those words out of you ? phyllis : i will do anything it takes to protect my daughter . jack : wow . now you 're sounding like victor . phyllis : excuse me ? jack : the law did what it 's supposed to do . creating chaos is not gon na make you feel better . it 's not gon na give you more justice . phyllis : jack , you do n't know that . what we went through , it was horrible . but it was two different things . you feel what you feel , and what i feel is not up to you . jack : okay , if you are determined to punish whoever is responsible for what happened to you , you 're gon na have to add another name to your hit list . me . billy : come in , come in . kevin : holy -- natalie : what ? kevin : billy remodeled mrs. c 's place . billy : yeah , if this is gon na be a thing , i 'm gon na stop you right there . i 've already caught enough crap . kevin : no , i think she 'd be happy . natalie : what ? who ? kevin : mrs. c. the toughest , sharpest , smartest , greatest lady i 've ever known , a woman who lived until she died . she would n't want this place to become some big ghost house on a hill . however , if you 're gon na be living here , you 're gon na have to do business here , host at least two dozen random weddings , maybe even one for yourself , and be sure you fight with jill . billy : i would say at least two of those are for certain . kevin : great , okay . so , now let 's talk business and let 's talk pass key . mariah : since victor has been introduced to reality and a cell ... kevin : there 's no reason to wait . the deal was once victor 's been dealt with , start your engines . okay . he 's been dealt with . natalie : which is surreal and great and strange . mariah : so , let 's start those engines . billy : okay . wow . everybody 's all fired up , huh ? kevin : yeah , so why are n't you ? i thought this was what you 've been waiting for since you had to dress up as santa to go see dee in the hospital . billy : you 're right . it 's a good day . kevin : yeah , you seem thrilled . billy : i am . this is good . this is good . pass key 's good . focused , right ? eyes on the prize . mariah : that was a little forced , but better . now , can we please get this going , because i would very much like to be rich now . billy : soon . very soon , my friends . kevin : great , well , then we 'll set up a big rollout shindig , alert the media thing for next week . billy : you know what ? no . no , no , no . let 's not wait till next week . let 's roll it out tonight . sharon : the short answer is i was lucky enough to raise cassie for a while before she died . the rest of the story , it 's much more complicated . shawn : but you gave her up . sharon : i was younger than you are now . my mother , she had health issues . neither of us was ready to look after a baby . shawn : then you realized you were . sharon : i did n't even know who the adoptive parents were , not for years . it was n't like you , knowing that the baby will be raised by nick knowing where the baby will be and how much love he 'll be getting . cassie was n't so lucky . shawn : t it ' handed her over then forgot she existed . sharon : no , i never forgot about her . shawn : did you miss her ? did you feel like you 'd made a mistake ? i 'm not saying this is a mistake . i 'm just ... i 'm scared how i 'll feel when it happens . i want to know what 's normal . sharon : i think that 's probably different for everybody . shawn : i want to know what you think since you 've been where i am now . sharon : but i was n't . i - i did n't know the parents . shawn : i get it . you 're worried about sage and nick . but what about me ? i 'm the one who 's giving up my baby . it 's hard and scary , and i do n't have anyone -- sharon : oh , my god . shawn : oh ! sharon : are you okay ? shawn : [ gasps ] sharon : is it the baby ? shawn : oh ! sage : talk to me . tell me -- tell me what 's going on . nick : it was kind of a rough day . sage : tell me about the trial . nick : i just -- i do n't think i can . i do n't want to talk about it anymore . sage : okay . then do n't . just be here with me . let 's make it all go away . [ cell phone ringing ] nick : i 'm not gon na get it . sage : what if it 's shawn ? nick : what if it 's shawn . okay . [ sighs ] hello ? sharon : nick , shawn is in labor . we 're at the coffeehouse . nick : no , she -- she ca n't be . shawn : tell him -- tell him i -- sharon : nick , shawn is sure it 's labor . just meet us at the hospital . nick : okay , we 're on our way . just tell shawn -- sage : she 's in labor , is n't she ? nick : we 're on our way . we got to go . sage : no , no , no , no , no , no . this is happening too soon . it 's happening all over again . phyllis : why do you always go here ? i do not blame you for what happened with kelly . you do n't blame me for what happened with marco . we are both victims here . jack : no , no , you were innocent from the beginning . me -- how many times did i provoke victor ? a fake journal for adam to frame victor , going after newman time and again ? phyllis : did you put a double in his wife 's bed ? i do n't think so . jack : if i had just backed off a long time ago , walked away , none of it would have gone this far . phyllis : oh , jack , i do n't buy that . jack : no , we have a chance to end this war . this has been going on for decades . we can end it now , all the destruction and ugliness and -- and pain . victoria 's ready to do it . billy is ready to walk away from it . phyllis : so i should , too ? jack : yes ! let 's end this war . phyllis : well , i 'm very happy to , as soon as i get newman enterprises into the ground , that way wherever he is , whenever he gets out of jail , he will have nothing , no arsenal . he will never be able to come after us again . jack : you 're ending a multinational ? really ? all of those people , all those employees who have mortgages and tuitions that they have to pay , never mind the newmans -- victoria and everyone else who depends on that company . phyllis : you 're worried about collateral damage ? jack : yes , i am ! phyllis : i am collateral damage , with victor going after you . jack : that 's exactly my point . innocent people are getting hurt . phyllis : well , they are on the wrong side . they should n't be coddling his precious company . and if you 're worried about the employees , then , hell , have jabot hire them . jack : it should n't be this hard . i know you want retribution . what did retribution get billy ? visitation rights and a broken engagement with victoria . phyllis : you think i 'll lose you if i pursue this ? jack : i think you 'll lose yourself . phyllis : i am never going to lose myself again . never . and if this is too much for you , if this is too upsetting to you , then fine . but anybody who stands behind victor 's empire will be in my line of fire . billy : phyllis , hey , it 's me . call me back . now . sooner than now . this is big . it 's about work . kevin : how is she not answering her phone ? mariah : does n't she know we 've gone nuts and fast - tracked the launch ? how did she not see this coming ? she should be expecting our call . natalie : i know you 're being facetious . mariah : [ gasps ] that only took you three months . natalie : but she might not want to hear from us . she could veto the launch . billy : no , no . not a chance . this is victory for phyllis . she wants this just as much as we do . more , actually . kevin : so , we wait for her to get out of the shower and check her voicemail ? billy : no , we keep moving forward . we call a press conference . we let them know that the rumors they 're hearing about pass key are true . mariah : hey , is there any way that you can do those crazy graphics like they do on all the tech shows ? natalie : [ scoffs ] yeah . i 'll just pull that out of my ... laptop in the next 20 minutes . kevin : we should loop jack in . he should be on board , right ? billy : more or less , yeah . kevin : which is it ? mariah : more or less ? billy : he 's gon na need some persuading , but he wants jabot to turn a profit just as much as we all do . mariah : okay , jack can care about jabot . all i care about is my profit . and yours . and geek girl 's . hi . are you listening ? natalie : [ sighs ] this is -- this -- this is what i 've been waiting for for my whole life . this is my moment , and i owe it all to you . nick : is it really labor ? sharon : she 's in with the doctor now . shawn : [ breathing heavily ] sage : shawn . no visitors . sage : we 're the parents . uh , we 're the adoptive parents , i mean . wait outside , please . nick : okay , sage , i think we should go -- shawn : please . let sage stay . [ breathing heavily ] sage , it 's too soon . sage : hey , hey . listen to me . you are brave , shawn . you are strong . you make this miracle happen , and i 'm gon na do everything i can to get you through this . do you trust me ? okay . shawn : [ gasping ] sage : it 's okay . door ! sharon : and i was dropping off some supplies for dylan . nick : thank goodness you were there . i mean , the idea of shawn going into labor alone ? sharon : no , she was fine at first . and then somehow we got started talking about the adoption , and , nick , honestly , i meant to be supportive , but instead ... nick : instead what ? shan : shawn got upset , and then she doubled over . sage : shawn , we 're going to be right here , okay ? listen to me . the doctor 's going to take care of you . there 's something wrong with the baby . shan : i ' i 'm so sorry . sage : what ? why are you sorry ? did -- is this your fault ? nick : sage . sharon : shawn was filling out some forms , and she wanted to talk about the adoption . she -- she wanted to know if her feelings were normal . sage : and what did you say ? sharon : well , i was trying to help , and -- and i reminded her of what great parents you both will be to the baby , but she was talking about how she might feel after the baby 's born . and , nick , i had no idea you did n't tell her about cassie . sage : oh , my god . you told her you took cassie back , did n't you ? she told shawn she regretted the adoption . why would you do that ? ! you do n't want us to have this baby , do you , sharon ? ! sharon : [ voice breaking ] no , sage ! that 's not true ! i - i - i want this ! i want this for both of you ! but shawn -- she just needed to feel like she was n't alone . sage : well , whatever you said to her drove her into labor , sharon ! nick : sage , come here , come here , come here . listen to me . listen to me . no one is to blame here , okay ? no one . no one wanted this . the doctors are gon na take very good care of her and the baby . sharon , thank you so much for calling the emts , but we 'll take it from here , okay ? sharon : i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry . nick : it 's okay . look at me . this is not like christian , okay ? it 's not . [ footsteps approach ] sage : uh , is shawn okay ? and is the baby okay ? please tell me . he 's not out of the woods yet . nick : can -- can we see him ? is he in the nicu ? sage : we know the way . [ sniffles ] phyllis : chardonnay , please . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] kevin : you beat us here . good . great . mariah : i know you 're used to doing these press conference things , so do you want to do the talking or you gon na write it down or wing it or ... ? phyllis : what 's she talking about ? kevin : billy did n't call you ? phyllis : no , i 've been tied up . fill me in . natalie : well , the deal was once victor was dealt with , we could roll out pass key . he 's done . he 's been dealt with . kevin : billy 's on board . he wants to make this happen a.s.a.p . phyllis : of course he is . i knew he would n't let me down . billy : yeah , you 're gon na want your best people there , 'cause it 's gon na be huge . you can set up outside , do your interviews and reactions from there . and if you 're lucky , i 'll let you test the product yourself , but i 'm gon na warn you right now -- you 're gon na have to be careful . it 's gon na blow your mind . it 's gon na be worth it , though . yep . okay . yeah , be there . [ knock on door ] billy : okay . bye . well , well , jack is back . what 's going on ? jack : you 've spent a lot of time with phyllis lately . billy : oh , come on . are you -- are you kidding me ? i thought we were over this . jack : apparently not . phyllis has no intention of letting go . she is determined to destroy newman enterprises . billy : wow . really ? well , i guess it 's go big or go home , right ? jack : not helping , billy . billy : what do you want me to say ? i mean , do you want me to tell you that she 's wrong ? how am i supposed to say that with a straight face after what i did with paragon ? jack : you 're okay with this , even if victoria is emotionally and -- and financially invested in the very company phyllis wants to tank ? ! billy : well , maybe victoria needs to be liberated from her personal prison called newman . jack : that is not your call to make . victoria 's trying to make peace between jabot and newman ! i ca n't believe you 're not on that side ! billy : come on ! i tried to talk to phyllis . she told you the same thing , which is not exactly easy to convince ! you know that ! jack : well , i 'm gon na have to somehow , before she escalates this war yet again . billy : i might have a - a great reason for her to take her mind off the newman issue . pass key . it 's time to launch . jack : launch a billion - dollar company that we stole from newman enterprises ? are you kidding me ? it 's like declaring war . billy : it 's a product launch . pass key is ours . we own it . what 's the point if we do n't actually use it ? jack : you are just like phyllis . look at you . you even have the glint in your eye . you talk about peace , but revenge puts the spring in your step . god , you just love the fact that phyllis wants to ruin the last thing victor really cares about . mariah : hey . i got your messages . what 's going on ? what 's happened ? sharon : sweetheart , you did n't have to rush all the way out here . i 'm sorry . you know what ? i - i wanted to talk , but maybe i should n't , you know . talking did n't help before . it 's actually what created all of this . mariah : well , i 'm here . you can always talk to me . sharon : you know , i just wanted to help . i wanted to help nick because he deserves some happiness . i come home every day to sully and dylan and faith , and i know how lucky i am . i know how much i have to be grateful for , and i just wanted that for nick , t. you know , i wanted him to be able to feel that joy again after losing christian and watching him grieve and ... but i just made things worse . and once i said the words , i could n't fix it . if i did this to him ... if i 'm the reason nick loses his baby ... sage : he 's so small . but his color ... nick : he looks good . and he 's tougher than he looks . i can tell . sage : you think so ? nick : oh , yeah . for sure . sage : why do n't we peek inn shawn and see if she 's okay ? nick : okay . sage : shawn . shawn : how is he ? how 's david ? nick : uh , he 's , um ... you know , he 's -- he 's tiny , but he 's tough . they got him in the nicu . sage : doctors and nurses are gon na take really good care of him . shawn : i want to see him . sage : maybe it 's not the time -- shawn : i want to see my son . now . natalie : is this tech enough ? kevin : is it ? natalie : do i look like a computer genius u would trust with your most crucial financial and personal data ? kevin : chuckles ] you look -- natalie : never mind . this is n't working . i can tell . i 'll be back in a minute . phyllis : okay , i think that that is insane . you know , we -- we are not prepared , i mean , as in video demonstrations or graphics . kevin : billy wants to use the momentum , a big move that gets big attention . phyllis : well , he knows how to do that , but this is not scripted . i would like him here so we can talk about how we want to present this . kevin : do n't overthink it . it should be you , jack , and billy up there -- the abbott brothers and the woman who brought them back together . billy : jack , you said yourself that we were gon na launch pass key once victor was in jail ! well , guess what ? victor is in jail ! so i do n't see what the issue is here ! unless you were thinking he was gon na get away with it and you were n't really gon na launch pass key , which i 'd have to say is kind of messed up if that 's what you were hoping would happen . jack : are you kidding me ? after everything victor put us through ? do n't be crazy . we have n't looked at the legal ramifications of taking pass key to the public ! billy : pass key was taken from me when i was having a little nap in the hospital for a week . then victor fired natalie , natalie came to us . she came to jabot . pass key started working . we are on the right side of the law here . jack : you do realize when we take pass key public , any chance of you putting things back together with victoria -- billy : slim to none . yes , i understand that . but like i told you , she has no problem forgiving her father . it 's me she has a problem forgiving . jack : and what about phyllis ? billy : what about phyllis ? jack : what 's this going to do to phyllis ? or do you care ? billy : this is gon na make her rich . it 's gon na make her feel vindicated . yes , i care . jack : just like paragon . boy , that sure worked out for the two of you . billy : what is with you ? ! i do n't even recognize you here ! you 're like a scared , little boy in a corner afraid of shadows ! jack : this is not fear . this is a rational adult making considered decisions . billy : okay , well , you can continue being a rational adult . why do n't you let us handle jabot ? how 's that sound ? [ cell phone rings ] billy : bryan . yes . hey , it 's me . yep . yes , it is happening , and it 's gon na be big , big , big . start of great things . kevin : you ready ? phyllis : you have no idea . kevin : to the ultimate victory . phyllis : to sweet , sweet revenge . [ glasses clink ] [ next_on ] dylan : shawn had the baby ? sharon : nick and sage might lose their little boy , and it 's my fault . shawn : what are n't you telling me ? is there something wrong with him ? victor : protection from what ? bobby : me . | at billy 's , jack told billy that victoria thought something was going on between billy and phyllis . phyllis arrived and admitted she 'd been confiding in billy because he empathized and did n't judge her . jack assured phyllis that she could always talk to jack . billy and phyllis locked eyes and flashed back to the kiss . jack and phyllis went to the club . phyllis divulged her plan to destroy newman enterprises and convince summer that victor was a bully . jack warned phyllis that she 'd be consumed by her thirst for revenge , causing phyllis to storm off . mariah , kevin and natalie met at the club . natalie and mariah worried that victor would come after them , but kevin thought victor had bigger fish to fry . kevin , mariah and natalie were thrilled when they recalled that jack had promised to jack to release pass key once the trial was over . the trio went to visit billy . billy decided to launch tonight and began making calls to the press . natalie hugged kevin for making her dreams come true . at sharon 's , nick second guessed his decision to testify against victor . sharon assured him he made the right choice . sharon mentioned that the new baby would be lucky to have a dad like nick . nick , eager to have some positive news , hoped the adoption would n't fall through . at crimson lights , shawn bristled when sage asked her to sign the adoption papers early , but shawn promised that she had n't changed her mind about the adoption . sage went to meet nick , after the verdict . he did n't want to talk about the trial , so they ended up in the bedroom . |
victor : [ chuckles ] victoria : dad ! what are you doing ? victor : watching a brilliant businesswoman at work . victoria : come here . hi . good to see you . victor : so ? does it feel good to run your own company ? victoria : yeah , it 's a rush at times . and i owe some of that to you . victor : why ? victoria : well , you 're the one that encouraged me to buy brash & sassy from jill . victor : oh , i think you 'd made up your mind before you sought my counsel . victoria : maybe . but if i had n't had that little push , i might not be standing here right now . so thank you . i owe you . victor : seeing you happy and successful at work is all the reward i need . victoria : [ chuckles ] did you come here just to stroke my ego , or do you have some ulterior motive ? victor : well , you know , wanted to tell you that i hired that scott grainger fellow to write my biography . victoria : is n't he an investigative journalist ? victor : yeah , that 's why i hired him . i want him to write the truth . dig for it . the unvarnished truth , okay ? and i gave him carte blanche to interview anyone close to me , including my children . victoria : are you serious ? victor : yeah . victoria : what the hell are you thinking , dad ? victor : what do you mean ? nick : i 'm here to talk to you about adam . actually , i need to talk to dylan about adam . do you have a way to get in touch with him ? sharon : no , i do n't . nick : so when he left town , he did n't leave a new address or phone number ? sharon : um , he has n't called , and -- and he did not leave a forwarding address . when he left , he vowed to never look back . nick : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . uh , i 'm sorry . i did n't think that this would be upsetting for you . sharon : it 's okay . nick , what 's going on ? i can tell something 's got you worked up . nick : did dylan ever talk to you about any of his cases ? sharon : sometimes . nick : all right , the one at the cabin the night that adam died . did dylan ever mention anything to you about that that did n't make sense to him ? sharon : nick , i - i ca n't keep up with all of your questions . slow down , all right ? um ... the accident -- that was six months ago . why are you asking about it now ? nick : because i recently found some evidence that leads me to believe that adam 's death was n't an accident . kevin : oh ! hmm ! wow . you greet all your visitors like that ? chloe : oh , that 's just the way that i greet my fiancé . kevin : oh , in that case , i should come visit more often . and maybe we should prolong the engagement . chloe : then you 're gon na miss out on how i greet my husband . kevin : oh . want to give me a preview ? okay , now that makes me want to move up the wedding . chloe : okay . kevin : [ laughing ] `` okay , `` what ? chloe : okay , let 's move it up . are you free tomorrow ? kevin : tomorrow ? sure . i was gon na have lunch with scott , but i can push that . chloe : i 'm serious . by this time tomorrow , i want to be your wife . lily : excuse me , are n't you miss abby newman ? abby : yes . lily , why so formal ? lily : well , look at you . wow . abby : [ laughs ] yeah . um , dad 's given me more responsibility at newman , so i 'm trying to project a certain image . what does this say to you ? lily : oh , um , it says that `` i do n't have a life . i eat chinese takeout at my desk . and i work until midnight every night . `` abby : [ sighs ] yeah , well , i do n't have a life , i do eat takeout at my desk , and , yeah , i work until midnight on most nights . so guess that 's what i get for not trying it on before i bought it . lily : you know what ? download fenmore 's virtual dressing room app , that way you can upload a pic and it shows you what the clothes will look like on you . abby : yeah , i have a cute dress and some boots en route to my house right now that i bought off the app . lily : really ? is n't that a conflict of interest since you work for the competition ? abby : hey , i am a newman / abbott hybrid . it is totally allowed . just do n't tell my dad . lily : okay , i wo n't . abby : and when i was trolling the websites looking for a cute pair of heels , guess who i saw all over the banner ads ? guess . lily : [ sighs ] abby : i dare you . lily : okay , that was awful . abby : hey , well , you looked gorgeous as always . lily : thank you . it 's been nice being in front of the camera again . i could n't have asked for a better gig . abby : and victoria 's not driving you crazy at brash & sassy with her know - it- all attitude ? lily : no , she 's been really encouraging . open to all my ideas . she even put cane in charge of a huge project . he secured the asian market distribution . so she 's been very complimentary of his work . cane : we had sex in tokyo , did n't we ? cane : [ groans ] juliet : [ laughs ] cane : [ sighs ] cane : juliet , i 've never cheated on my wife before . juliet : well , if it makes you feel better , there was n't a lot of build - up leading up to it . we were n't flirting or lusting after each other all night . it was a combination of a lot of things . vodka shots , sake bombs , no food , the time difference . cane : it 's no excuse for what i did . juliet : okay , cane , it 's no big deal . sex happens . cane : well , for me , it only happens with my wife . abby : i wish dad had as much faith in me as victoria does in cane . lily : trouble at newman ? abby : victoria sabotaged one of my deals . lily : oh . i thought you were gon na say victor made you work through lunch . what happened ? abby : i pitched this fantastic idea to dad , and he was about to approve it . he even called it cutting edge . and then victoria , who crashed the meeting , changed his mind . lily : what was the fantastic idea ? abby : free office space to start - up tech companies at newman tower , and that way when they 're successful , newman gets a percentage of the profits . but because of victoria , it 's a no go , and she made me look like a fool in front of dad . lily : why would victoria want to make you look bad ? abby : so he does n't give me the company when he retires . lily : you think victoria wants to run newman ? she has her own company . abby : newman is the holy grail . she can deny it all she wants , but i know that she wants it . and dad would love nothing more than to have her back . she 's his firstborn . she 'll always have a special place in his heart . victor : well , now , i did n't expect that kind of reaction . victoria : well , it 's no laughing matter , okay ? you 're opening up your life and ours to a lot of scrutiny . scott does n't write fluff . he writes hard - hitting pieces . victor : that 's what i want him to do . victoria : why are you doing this now ? victor : sweetheart , the last biography written about me was written by leanna love called `` ruthless . `` i do n't want that to be my legacy . victoria : well , dad , how do you know that scott 's gon na write the version of events that you like ? do you really want him interviewing me ? i know we 're in a good place now , but we have n't always been that way . what if he dredges up all kinds of unpleasant history ? victor : let him . and i ask all of you who are gon na be interviewed by him to be truthful . nick : look , i know this is a shock . sharon : that 's an understatement . nick : look , i need your discretion that you are not gon na tell anyone what we 're gon na talk about . sharon : okay . nick : you 're the only one who knows how difficult and complicated this is for me because this involves people we both know . and i 'm not gon na make any accusations until i 'm absolutely sure . sharon : you can trust me , nick . nick : i know . look , did dylan ever talk to you about that explosion ? sharon : he was more focused on victor framing adam . but i remember he was never convinced that that explosion at the cabin was an accident . he even investigated whether propane tanks could detonate on their own . nick : what 'd he find out ? sharon : they ca n't . there 's always some kind of damage or tampering . nick : why would the police just rule it an accident ? sharon : maybe they figured the cabin was n't well - maintained . everything was old . that 's why the propane line under the floorboards was leaking . nick : maybe . something about the timing of that explosion always seemed off to me . sharon : how so ? nick : we had just arrived at the cabin . chelsea got out of the car and was walking to the door . before she got too close , the place just went up in flames . sharon : sounds like she just got very , very lucky . nick : or maybe someone was watching and they wanted us to see the blast without anyone else getting hurt . sharon : and who would do something like that ? nick : chloe . chloe : why are you so surprised ? i wanted to marry you the night that you proposed . kevin : yeah , and we decided to wait , have a big , formal wedding with all our family and friends . chloe : we can still have one . kevin : there 's too much to do ! the cake , the rings , the dress . chloe : ah , the dress is not an issue . chelsea 's almost done . kevin : that 's it right there ? chloe : do n't ! kevin : what ? why not ? chloe : uh , duh ! it is bad luck ! kevin : since when are you superstitious ? besides , it 's only bad luck if i see you wearing the dress on the day of the wedding . chloe : you step away from that dress ! kevin : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey , hey ! you stop throwing paper clips at me . chloe : well -- kevin : you do n't want me seeing that dress , do you ? chloe : i do n't care if it 's bad luck or not . i do n't want to take any chances . plus , you could see me in that dress tomorrow . kevin : oh , and we 're back to this . chloe : my mom could decorate the chancellor mansion in a heartbeat . kevin : there wo n't be anyone to see the decorations because none of our guests will have time to get there . chloe : that 's what e - vites are for , and then there 's text messages . `` wedding now . come . `` we do n't have to worry about a cake . you can go to a bakery . the rings we can figure out later . kevin : okay , stop . stop . stop it . what is going on with you ? why are you in such a rush to get married ? sharon : you think that chloe killed adam ? nick : i found some evidence that makes me question where she was that day that adam died . sharon : this is unbelievable . i mean , i know that chloe hated adam for what he did to her daughter , but i thought that she had worked through her anger and her rage . nick : we all did , especially chelsea . chloe lived with her for months . she consoled her after adam died . i hate being this suspicious , but ... sharon : have you told chelsea about your theory ? nick : she ca n't fathom that her best friend might be a cold - blooded killer . sharon : well , she knows her better than anyone else . maybe she has a point . and dylan never mentioned that chloe was a suspect . i do n't remember her name coming up . nick : that 's 'cause she 's smart . she covered her tracks . sharon : you 're making her sound like a criminal mastermind . nick : chloe was obsessed with getting revenge . i mean , she ran over adam with her car . why does everyone have a hard time comprehending that she may have done something like this ? sharon : you want some aspirin ? nick : no , i 'm just dehydrated and all . i ... i could maybe use some water . sharon : oh . chloe came into the coffeehouse . she was hung over , and she needed to rehydrate . she said that she was worried that her past issues might come flooding back to wreck her life again . nick : i saw chloe one night at the underground with kevin and scott . she 'd had too many drinks . after she left , scott told me that she told him she had gotten complete control of her life six months ago . i do n't get it . how could she live day to day with this on her conscience ? i mean , she must be completely ... sharon : crazy ? like me ? abby : i 've read your articles . um , the one about the children , the orphans in india , it broke my heart . i ended up donating to a lot of charities that offer healthcare and clean water , other necessities to those children . scott : that 's why i write -- to shine a spotlight on the world 's problems so i can maybe inspire people to take action , do what you did . abby : when my dad said that he was gon na write a book , i was pretty shocked . your investigative skills are gon na come in handy . scott : 'cause he 's such a private person ? abby : exactly . scott : well , get ready for another shock . victor gave me full access . i can interview whomever i want . abby : no way . scott : yeah , so i thought i 'd start with someone who 's really close to him . his , uh , his children . abby : oh , so you 've talked to nick and victoria ? scott : not yet . i thought i 'd start with the youngest . abby : wow . i 'm finally first at something . that -- that was just a joke . how exactly is this gon na work ? you 're gon na ask me questions , i answer them ? scott : you know , i want to make it a little bit more conversational . um , yes . i will ask questions , but i really just want to get to know you , you know , talk . abby : excellent . where do you want to start ? scott : uh ... do you mind ? abby : of course not . [ recorder beeps ] scott : so , abby , tell me what it 's like to be victor 's youngest child , specifically what it was like being raised not as a newman . juliet : i get it . you knew what happened in tokyo , but you were just clinging to the hope that it was just some foggy memory . is that what you 're saying ? cane : no , i 'm saying i ca n't believe it happened at all . that 's what i 'm saying to you . juliet : the earring in your bed , the camisole in your suitcase -- it 's pretty clear that something happened . but you acted like you did n't remember , so i just followed your lead and played along . cane : i was n't acting . juliet : so you were just in denial . are you still in denial ? cane : juliet , i was drunk . and i would never jeopardize my marriage by sleeping with you . it 's -- it 's not that you are n't ... [ sighs ] i - i mean -- juliet : no , cane . cane . it 's okay . cane : no , it 's not . juliet : yes , it 's okay . i 'm not gon na go all `` fatal attraction `` on you . cane : [ chuckles ] juliet : it was just a hookup , and not a very memorable one , apparently . okay , believe it , do n't believe it . i do n't care . you got your life . i got mine . and it 's -- it 's not like it 's gon na happen again . cane : no , it 's not gon na happen again . it 's not gon na happen again , okay ? juliet : you were n't this much of a prude in tokyo . when 'd you get so uptight ? cane : when i realized i was unfaithful . lily : hey , handsome . what 's going on ? hey . cane : hey , baby . lily : hey . juliet : hi . victoria : hey . victor : what ? victoria : those are top secret . here . victor : oh , oh , oh , oh . why ? you honestly think that i would steal ideas from my own daughter , especially since i know how you put jack abbott in his place when he tried the same thing ? victoria : well , i did learn from the best , and i am constantly putting those lessons to use every day . like today . i had to make a tough call when it came to hiring the head of our asian division . victor : so can you discuss it , or is it top secret ? victoria : well , there were a couple of candidates that i liked . one of them had a ton of senior executive experience , all the right degrees from all the right schools . but then there was this young woman , juliet . she was very bright . not a lot of experience . however , she was a valuable person that helped us secure the asian territories deal . victor : oh . who 'd you choose ? victoria : i went with the person with more experience . i did n't feel like juliet was ready to be a division manager yet . victor : so you went with your gut instinct . you know , experience always pays off . victoria : i guess you 're learning that the hard way with abby , are n't you ? victor : why are you saying that ? abby 's exceeding expectations at newman . victoria : in spite of her paranoia . victor : what do you mean ? victoria : dad , abby thinks that i 'm trying to undermine her . she told me the other day she thinks it 's my fault that you 're not moving forward with her start - up proposal . victor : you simply raised a question . it was my decision . victoria : i 'm just telling you how she sees it . victor : oh , well , maybe she needs a little bit more mentoring , you know ? victoria : if she 's not ready , she 's not ready . you do n't have to feel obligated to give her a role in the company just because she 's your daughter . you know that , right ? victor : sweetheart , what is this ? i do n't do that . she just needs a little bit more time . victoria : maybe . or maybe abby just does n't have the killer instinct when it comes to business . that 's possible . victor : you mean a killer instinct like you and me ? [ laughs ] abby : my dad and i have never been closer . i ca n't say that that 's always been the case . scott : you 're , uh , referring to your naked heiress days ? abby : that and the lawsuit . um , i sued my dad for mishandling my trust , and he felt betrayed . scott : but you reconciled , and now you work for him . abby : yeah , and that shows what a forgiving heart he has . scott : well , how 's it feel going from a colorful personality to a high - powered executive ? abby : honestly , it has n't been an easy transition . because of my past , people do n't always take me seriously . they think i 'm just playing dress - up . scott : and does your father , does he take you seriously ? abby : [ chuckles ] well , uh , that 's a work in progress . um , i have to prove myself every day . but i 'm -- i 'm okay with that . i would never want anything to just be handed to me . [ recorder beeps ] abby : are we done ? scott : uh , i just feel like we should take a little step backwards from the formal interview and maybe just chat . you know , we can get all the information about your dad at a later time . abby : okay . scott : do you have any childhood memories that really stood out as far as , like , a moment where your father was that bigger - than - life character ? abby : my mom and i , um , yeah , we were in london , and my dad showed up out of the blue . he brought me this beautiful dress , and he said that we were going on a special trip , and he took me to buckingham palace . [ chuckles ] i was obsessed with the royal family , so i was really excited . i thought we were just going on a tour , but it turns out we were going to a ball for industry leaders . scott : wow . i mean , that 's pretty cool . abby : yeah , that 's not even the best part . [ chuckles ] my dad , he , um , he took my hand , and he led me across this amazing ballroom filled with powerful people , and he and i get presented to the queen . [ laughs ] it was spectacular . i was in such a daze . i , um ... well , i do n't remember what he said , but he said something to her to make her smile . and i will never forget thinking , `` wow , my dad made the queen of england chuckle . `` [ chuckles ] and then , um , well , he gave me this tiara , and he said that i was his princess . and then he was gone again , back to his real family . scott : you know , that 's -- that 's a beautiful story . so what did you mean by , uh , `` real family `` ? abby : it 's just that , you know , nick and victoria , they have the same mom . they were all a family unit before i came along . scott : and your mother 's ashley abbott ? abby : yeah . i 'm sure no matter how far you 've traveled , you 've heard tales of rivalry between the newmans and the abbotts . scott : yeah , what was that like , i mean , being caught in the middle of that ? abby : well , i - i like to think that i 'm an ambassador and a peacemaker . honestly , i feel like i 'm on the outside and i 'll never fully be accepted by either side . lily : thanks . cane : hey , uh , you remember juliet , do n't you ? juliet : we met at brash & sassy . lily : yeah , you were in tokyo with cane . he went on and on about you , about how you helped him out of a potentially embarrassing situation . juliet : just doing my job . lily : no , no , no . it was more than that . he got home and he was ecstatic . so whatever you did made a lasting impression on him . [ chuckles ] so are you going back to tokyo soon ? juliet : things are up in the air . cane : yeah , well , i 'm sure something will come up , so ... hey , you have time to have a drink with me ? lily : uh , yeah , i have a few minutes . juliet : i 'll leave you two alone . it was really great to see you again , lily . lily : you , too . yeah . juliet : [ chuckles ] cane : well , thank you for your hard work , okay ? and , uh , good luck with the job search , okay ? juliet : okay . i 'll see you around . cane : sure . okay . juliet : okay . lily : wow . you practically pushed that poor woman out the door . why were you so anxious to get rid of her ? cane : [ chuckles ] juliet did n't get the division manager job at brash & sassy , so i volunteered to give her the bad news . lily : oh , that 's why it was so awkward when i walked up . cane : yeah . lily : well , that 's too bad . i know you thought she was the right person for the job . cane : yeah , well , i have to trust victoria 's instincts on this one . lily : yeah , i agree . um , i have to go to my fitting . i hate to walk out like this , but hey , it was really classy of you to tell her in person she did n't get the job . i 'm sure she appreciated hearing it from you . cane : come here . come here . lily : bye . cane : see you . [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] cane : hey , victoria . hey . victoria : hey , cane . i wanted to check in and see how things went with juliet . cane : she was , uh , disappointed , but she understood . victoria : it was n't an easy decision . i mean , she 's very impressive , and she gave a fantastic interview . i can see why you 're such a big fan . cane : yeah , well , hey , i 'm sure another company will snatch her up . victoria : yeah , what if that company 's brash & sassy ? cane : what do you mean ? victoria : i 'm thinking about hiring her full time for marketing . cane : in tokyo ? yeah , that 's great . she 'd be thrilled by that . victoria : actually , i was thinking of somewhere a little bit closer . right here in genoa city . abby : nikki is the love of my dad 's life . subconsciously he favors his kids with her . i get it . scott : and adam had a different mother , too , right ? abby : hope wilson . scott : you think he felt the same way ? abby : oh , wow . well , it 's hard to know what adam was thinking . he was very complicated . i do know that he spent his adult life seeking my dad 's approval . scott : you think he succeeded ? abby : dad admired some things and was appalled by others . scott : so , how is it working for victor newman ? abby : oh , um ... [ chuckles ] well , it 's terrifying and rewarding . he 's constantly challenging . um , but i think he makes me stronger . and i 've learned a lot from my short time here at newman . scott : seems to me that he 's positioning you to take care over the company when he retires . abby : i 'd like to think that was true . but with my dad , you ca n't take anything for granted . i 'm gon na keep doing my best work and hope that it does n't go unnoticed . victor : well , how 's the interview going ? abby : well , i think . scott : yeah , i agree . i mean , she 's got some terrific stuff here . victor : need some more time ? scott : no , no , i 've got enough for today . and , uh , thank you for your time , abby . i look forward to our next session . abby : me , too . victor : all right , scott . scott : yeah . victor : my daughter victoria has agreed to be interviewed , so why do n't you give her a call ? scott : i will be in touch with her shortly . victor : you have a nice day . scott : yeah , you , too . chloe : i love you . i 've never stopped loving you . when i came back to town , you wanted to pick things up where we left off , and that scared the bejeezus out of me . i did n't know if i was mentally ready to go there again . but ... i knew that i needed to work through some stuff , so i pushed you away . but i 'm good now . we are so good . i do n't want to wait any longer than i have to to be your wife . i have wasted so much time already . so i do n't need a massive wedding with a bunch of business associates or acquaintances filling up chairs . i just need my daughter , our best friends , and our family . but what i need most of all ... [ voice breaking ] is you . so ... kevin fisher ... kevin : [ chuckles ] chloe : [ sniffles ] will you marry me ? kevin : [ laughs ] chloe : tomorrow . sharon : you 're not being fair to chloe . just because she has a history of a mental illness does n't mean that she automatically snapped and killed adam . nick : that 's not what i meant . i 'm sorry if it came across as insensitive . sharon : adam had a lot of enemies . nick : after what she said to you and to scott and this other evidence , i 'm pretty convinced it was her . sharon : you felt the same way about daniel . when cassie died , you were so convinced that he was responsible . you chased him all the way to california , and you were wrong . nick : well , i 'm not wrong this time . sharon : okay , then i think you should go to the police and tell them what you know . nick : i wanted to . but chelsea pointed out that kevin works at the police station . sharon : and he would tell chloe about your suspicions . nick : yes , and that would give her time to come up with a solid alibi . sharon : or run . nick : there 's another reason i do n't want to go to the cops . sharon : what is it ? nick : my dad . if they reopen this investigation , they could figure out that my dad was responsible for busting adam out of prison , and he could get in a lot of trouble . sharon : sounds like you 're in a no - win situation . nick : there has to be another way to prove that chloe was responsible . sharon : i still think paul is your best bet . you know , he could give you some details about the investigation that were never released to the public , details that might prove that it really was an accident . now , i know that 's risky , but if you want the truth , that 's the only way . victor : so , my darling , what was your impression of scott ? abby : oh , well , he 's intelligent and perceptive , easy to talk to . he had me admit some things . victor : well , do n't worry . i wo n't ask you what you were discussing . abby : no , i do n't mind filling you in . i told him what a wonderful father you are and that i love you very much , and i am very proud to work for you and to learn from you . victor : well , those are very kind words . abby : they 're all true . so , um , you were with victoria ? victor : sweetheart , let 's get something straight . you 're not in competition with victoria . you 're not in competition with anyone . you have a particular set of skills that i value . you just be yourself . i mean , do n't be what you think a newman executive should be or should look like . follow your gut instinct . you 'll never go astray . abby : that 's exactly what i needed to hear . victoria : oh , good . you 're here . we can discuss the marketing position . cane : yeah , um , listen , i was thinking about that on the drive up . victoria : do you think that juliet would be interested , or would she look at it as a step down from the job that she wanted ? cane : okay , are you -- are you sure there 's enough for her to do around here ? victoria : oh , yeah . there 's more than enough . i 'm thinking about launching a summer campaign aimed at millennials . and at the risk of sounding sexist , i think we should probably have a woman on board . cane : you know , it 's just that -- you know , i do n't know how it 's gon na be , adding another personality to the mix , you know , considering you and billy and i are starting to gel so well as a team . you know what i 'm saying ? victoria : true . but at this rate of expansion , i 'm gon na have to add someone sooner rather than later , especially since i need to focus more on the day to day and less on the marketing . cane : you know , billy and i can always handle more responsibilities . victoria : actually , i need you both focused on dare . and , um , also billy 's gon na be busy trying to get this hockey promotion thing off the ground . look , if juliet is as talented as you say she is , she 's gon na fit right in . cane : okay . sharon : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] scott : sharon , sharon , sharon . sharon : here 's your -- scott : here . it 's okay . hey , listen , listen . just , uh , have a seat . what 's going on ? cane : it 's just that , you know , juliet has this life in tokyo , and i do n't know if she 'd want to relocate to here , you know ? victoria : well , it would n't hurt to ask . cane : you 're the boss , and you make the decisions . i just want to let you know you asked my input , and i gave it to you . victoria : hold on a second , cane . you 're the one who pushed so hard for juliet in the first place . why are you having a problem with it now ? is there something i should know ? victor : so you get along well with scott ? abby : yes . victor : maybe next time you should meet at the top of the tower for the interview , you know ? have dinner , and i 'll , uh , i 'll pay for it . abby : are you trying to set me up on a date ? victor : [ laughs ] my god . i would n't do such a thing . i 'm just trying to teach you that there 's more important stuff in life than just work . abby : well , right now work takes precedence . victor : what 's this here ? abby : here you go . victor : another requisition ? abby : yeah , for the pittsfield deal . yeah , scott is , um , he 's cute . [ chuckles ] victor : oh , yeah ? [ chuckles ] abby : yeah . great . victor : all right . there we go . abby : perfect . thank you . i will take care of those . um ... thank you , dad . i love you . victor : very proud of you , okay ? abby : thanks . this is abby newman . i 've received funds for the m.g . warehouse purchase . no , make an offer asap . yes , that 's right , for the start - up companies . i 'm moving forward with my project . scott : hey . sharon : thank you . i 'm sorry i fell apart like that . scott : do n't be . sharon : i 'm embarrassed . scott : do n't be , do n't be , do n't be . you want to talk about it ? sharon : there was , uh , an apron . had dylan 's name on it . just got me thinking about him leaving . and then the other people i love who are all gone for one reason or another . it snowballed , and i guess it left me a mess . scott : hey , hey , hey . you 're not a mess . it was a brief moment . i 've been there a lot . i completely understand . you know , i 've lost a lot of friends and coworkers over my time , too . sharon : how do you deal with it ? scott : [ sighs ] by leaning on the friends i do have . come here . kevin : well , that was some proposal . i would have changed just one thing . chloe : really ? i thought it was really good . kevin : just the part about your past . i would have left that out . it does n't matter to me . that 's not who you are anymore . so starting now , we stop looking backwards and we only look forward to the future . to our future . i am so certain that we are gon na have such an extraordinary life together . i ca n't wait to marry you . tomorrow . chloe : [ gasps ] really ? kevin : mm - hmm . [ knock on door ] paul : hey , nick . what 's going on ? is everything okay ? nick : no . paul : what 's on your mind ? nick : adam . i ca n't stop thinking about how he died . i do n't think it was an accident . paul : this was all settled months ago . case closed . nick : not for me . i need to know what really happened . what would it take to reopen the investigation ? paul : [ scoffs ] [ next_on ] juliet : i want to clarify i did n't force cane to do anything . chelsea : you know your dress is n't finished , right ? so why the hurry all of a sudden ? paul : there 's something you 're not telling me , and i think it 's a name . who do you think did this ? | victor visits victoria and just stands there and listens to her as she talks business on the phone , really impressed with her business sense . victoria turns around and sees victor standing there . she asks him how long he 's been watching her . victoria thanks him for giving her good business advice . victor tells victoria that he has asked scott grainger to write his life 's story , but victoria asks him if this is wise . nick visits sharon to ask her what dylan knew about the night that adam was killed . sharon tells him that he has n't talked to her about it much . nick tells her that he believes that someone killed adam . chloe welcomes kevin with a big kiss which makes him want to move up the date of their wedding . chloe lets him know that by this time tomorrow she wants to be his wife . lily sees abby and commends her on her business wear which is that of a high executive . abby lets her know that she works some nights until midnight . abby tells lily that she 's seen her face all over the internet . lily is overjoyed by the news . |
[ previously_on ] adam : you know , if our fathers are guilty of murder , we have to keep investigating . the truth has got to be out there . alyssa : it may be closer than you think . lola : i need to be sure that i 'm moving on because it 's right for me , not because my marriage ended or because kyle ran to summer so quickly . those are private e - mails that kyle would n't want out there . theo : they 're pretty tame . once you find something juicy , something i can use , you 'll know it . and once you 've got it , bring it to me , and i 'll take it from there . phyllis : we got that out of our system , right ? and we can go back to being friends like we were before , right ? because ... we 're completely done , right ? nick : [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] oh , yeah . here we are . phyllis : again . pnick : [ chuckles ] again . phyllis : last night ... that was ... nick : [ exhales sharply ] unforgettable . phyllis : unforgettable . i mean , i was going to say surprising , but unforgettable is good . nick : you sure got a lot of clothes on . phyllis : [ giggles ] nick : where are you going ? phyllis : i was gon na go downstairs , see if the coast is clear . then i was going to give you a text and tell you it was okay to leave . nick : okay to leave ... phyllis : mm - hmm . i mean , we do n't want anybody getting the wrong impression , right ? especially our daughter . nick : right . phyllis : or you can stay . stay a little bit . if you want ... nick : it 's probably smart for you to go , and then i 'll , uh , come down a few minutes later . phyllis : [ clicks tongue ] okay . i will go . um ... so ... uh , good luck finding your clothes because i think i threw them everywhere when i undressed you last night . nick : that was , uh , pretty crazy . phyllis : yeah . it was crazy . it was crazy - good , is what it was . [ cellphone rings ] adam : hi . chelsea : hi . adam : what 's up ? chelsea : i 'm actually at the ranch . i just dropped connor off to have a play date with johnny and katie . adam : was anybody there ? chelsea : not that i 've seen . it 's pretty quiet , so i 'm hoping to make a clean getaway . adam : well , that 's probably a good idea . oh , when you get home , i want to run a few things by you about this victor story . maybe there 's a way that we could speed things up . chelsea : oh , yeah . i 'm all in for that . adam : all right , we 'll catch up later . love you . chelsea : love you , too . bye . victor : that sounded mysterious . you 're all in for what ? chelsea : nothing . it 's nothing that concerns you . i was actually on my way out , so ... victor : oh . whoa , whoa , whoa . i 'd like to talk to you for a moment . chelsea : about what ? victor : about my son . [ doorbell rings ] adam : alyssa , what -- what are you doing here ? alyssa : this could n't wait . i drove all night to get here . adam : okay , okay . just calm down . what could n't wait ? alyssa : i 've got it , adam . i found everything we 've been looking for . i 've got the goods on your father . jack : thank you for stopping by , theo . theo : well , i 've been meaning to ever since you brought dina home . how 's she doing ? jack : unfortunately , not so well . other than a few brief moments of clarity , she seems completely unaware of her surroundings . theo : i 'm sorry , jack . that 's got to be tough on you . jack : it is , but thank you . theo : she up for some company ? jack : well , actually , she 's resting now , but that 's okay . that will give us a little more time to talk . theo : okay . sounds serious . jack : i am aware that there is still some tension between you and kyle , and that has to end , theo , starting right now . kyle : lola . hi . glad you could make it . lola : well , i thought about not coming at all , so ... kyle : really ? why ? lola : because i know exactly what this is about . and i have zero interest in rehashing your old tired complaints about theo . kyle : no , no , no . listen , the reason i text you this morning was to apologize . i was n't trying to eavesdrop on you and theo yesterday , and i know that 's how it came off to you , so ... i 'm sorry . keeping tabs on the two of you is the last thing i 'd do . lola : because you 're so reasonable and honorable ? kyle : lola , it -- lola : you know what ? what do we get to the real reason that you wanted to see me -- so you could talk me out of going to new york with theo ? you know what , you can forget it because it 's not going to work , kyle . summer : mom ? phyllis : hey , sweetie ! what are you doing here ? summer : okay , no , no , no . do n't , do n't -- do n't `` sweetie `` me . i know what you 've been up to , and i want to go talk to you about it . phyllis : i 'm sorry . what exactly are you insinuating ? summer : you and dad . come on , do i need to paint you picture ? additional sponsorship kyle : if you 'd please just let me explain -- lola : no . you 're not going to explain anything to me . you 're going to sit there and listen . kyle : [ sighs ] all right . lola : it comes to absolutely no surprise to me that you would try to throw your weight around about this . kyle : i was n't trying to -- go ahead . lola : and i do n't care if we were -- are married ... you have no say whatsoever , in what i do or who i do it with . kyle : i agree . lola : and i have heard it all , kyle , over and over again . `` look out , be careful . `` `` theo this , theo that . `` and i 'm just sick of it . kyle : i do n't blame you . lola : and we 're not together anymore . so you have no say in why -- what did you just say ? kyle : i said ... i do n't blame you for feeling this way . and that 's not why i asked to see you this morning . lola : oh . kyle : i mean , do i like you hanging out with theo ? no , i don't . but is it any of my business ? no . this is your life , lola . i lost my right to influence how you live it a long time ago . theo : i promised you i would try to get along with him , and i have , jack . i mean , i did n't just blow off what you said to me , but ... all right . it has n't always worked , and that 's all on me . jack : what keeps getting in your way ? theo : me . i mean , big surprise there , right ? i always believe i have the answer . jack : no . no matter what you throw at me , you know i can handle it . no problem . but that little green monster you warned me about -- envy ? you know , that 's a tough one . i 've won a few rounds , but so has he . but i 'm going to keep trying , jack . when i told you that i was gon na make things work with me and kyle , i was n't lying . some days are just ... a little tougher than others , that 's all . jack : i understand . i am not absolving kyle . i want you to know that . theo : and i appreciate that . hey , if we are being honest here , i am the odd man out of this family . jack : theo , i -- theo : please , just let me finish . jack : okay . go ahead . theo : the thing is , i do n't want to be the guy that just shows up out of nowhere and causes a lot of trouble , but i know that 's how it looks . and if that perception is ever going to change ... i 'm the one who 's gon na have to put in the effort . it ca n't just be me showing up here to see you , hang out with dina . with kyle , it 's -- it 's harder . but i 'm going to get there , and that 's a promise . jack : that 's all i want to hear . chelsea : so ... you want to talk about adam ? victor : well , i do . i care deeply about my son , you know . that 's why i flew out to kansas to visit his mother 's farm , make sure that everything is on the up - and - up . just came back because of victoria 's health scare . chelsea : what do you expect me to do ? go behind his back and tell you everything that 's going on with him . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa . nothing as sinister as that . i just want to know how he 's doing . chelsea : seriously , victor , you want to know how adam is ? victor : yes . chelsea : i 'll tell you , but i very much doubt you 're going to like my answer . victor : hmm . alyssa : you were right about the coroner back in kansas . it took all of my persuasive power , but i finally got him to talk . and he just spilled out everything he knew . he 'd been sitting on it for so long , i guess it must have felt good to confess . adam : so then he confirmed what i suspected about cliff 's death and about your father 's . alyssa : part of it . adam : what does that mean , part of it ? alyssa : my father was n't a nice man . i think we can all agree on that . adam : mm - hmm . alyssa : but it turns out ... he was n't a killer after all . adam : wait a minute , so ... are you saying that cliff 's death ... alyssa : really was an accident . my dad was n't completely innocent . he did set the whole thing in motion , but the guy he hired to drive the car was only supposed to scare cliff , not kill him . adam : so ... so what -- what does that mean ? i mean , you said you had the goods on victor . alyssa : i do . my father was n't a killer , but yours definitely is . according to her daughter , lola : are you playing with my head right now ? kyle : no , i 'm not . lola : because what you just told me is the complete opposite of what you have been saying for months about me and theo being friends . kyle : and i was wrong , okay ? i have n't changed my opinion about theo , but ... i should n't have tried to make you see things the way i did . you 're your own person -- a strong , determined , smart person ... who 's more than capable of figuring out who 's right for you and who 's not . lola : and ... ? kyle : i will probably never trust the guy . but i trust you . should n't that be enough ? phyllis : hi , this is phyllis . you know the drill . leave your name number and i will be thrilled to get back to you . phyllis : hey ! summer : hey -- you can `` hey ! `` yourself . we 're having a conversation and i do n't really feel like any interruptions , especially from the subjects of that conversation . phyllis : um ... your dad and i are doing business together . summer : [ laughs ] oh , god , i can only imagine what kind of business that is . mm . phyllis : uh , is this a movie where you play the parent and i play the kid ? because do n't even think that you 're gon na sit me down and scream at me for something . summer : well , this is not just something , mom . this is about my mom and my dad getting back together . phyllis : are you kidding me ? who said we were getting back together ? summer : well , that 's the problem ! neither one of you will say anything to me about anything . but i have eyes , i can see it , and it 's obviously been going on for quite a while . so you might as well come clean about it . phyllis : what ? i mean ... listen , summer , this may be obvious to you , but it 's not obvious to me . shh ! summer : god , this is so frustrating . phyllis : what 's frustrating ? i wo n't give you the answers that you want ? summer : no , it 's because you wo n't give me any answers at all , mom . [ scoffs ] look , um , i love you . i love dad . what i do n't love is the two of you together because experience has shown me what a disaster that can be . if i was a little kid , i 'd be so psyched . mommy and daddy are getting back together . but i 'm not a little kid anymore , and i have seen the heartache that you guys can bring to each other . it 's `` get back together . `` it 's `` break up . `` it is lather , rinse , repeat , and every single time it costs you , and it costs me . so i 'm begging you , please , can you just -- can you not do this cycle again , please ? phyllis : okay , okay . stop . i hear what you 're saying . i appreciate it . i understand . okay ? what i would like from you is for you to look in the mirror , all right ? you and kyle , you 're happy now . right ? what cycle are you on -- lather , rinse , or repeat ? summer : well , now you 're just changing the subtitle . phyllis : no . no , i 'm not . i 'm talking to you truthfully like an adult because you just said you 're not a little girl anymore . but you seem to want me to give you answers that i do n't have . i ca n't do it . summer : no , it 's because you just wo n't do it . phyllis : no , it 's because i ca n't do it . and that does n't seem to be good enough for you . but , summer ... i do n't have those answers , okay ? so the minute i do , i will let you know . but until then , this is the best i got . summer : oh , my god . lactaid is 100 % real milk , just without the lactose . chelsea : let me just turn it around for you , victor . how would you feel if somebody just snatched the rug out from under you the way you did to adam ? victor : i 'd be very upset . chelsea : i mean , how could you just dangle a carrot in front of him when you know you never had any intention of keeping your promise ? you know how much he wanted this , how much he wanted to be able to step up for the family in a crisis , and you just snatched the opportunity from him . victor : and that was not my intention . chelsea : well , that 's how he sees it . so can you blame him that his feelings are hurt , that he feels betrayed ? victor : chelsea , everyone has a way to change history . when adam came to this town , i practically offered him the keys to the kingdom . he turned it down several times , one reason or another -- that 'd be in the past , okay ? what 's done is done . let 's not talk about it . chelsea : what 's done is done . victor : yes . chelsea : is it , victor ? wow . in my experience , that 's a very dangerous attitude to have . victor : what do you mean , dangerous ? adam : i want you to walk me through this step by step . do n't leave out any information . every detail is very important . alyssa : so , we know cliff had money problems ... adam : mm - hmm . alyssa : and that my father 's job as a feed salesman was just a cover . he was a loan shark . you know how that works . he fronted cliff money at an astronomical rate , and when cliff could n't pay it back , he threatens to take hope 's farm . adam : yeah , but he does n't really want the farm . alyssa : that would have been messy , raise too many red flags . adam : mm - hmm . alyssa : aj only cared about the money . so he pressured cliff to sell the farm for whatever he can get . and when cliff kept stalling , aj upped the ante . adam : by sending his guy to run cliff off the road . alyssa : it was only supposed to be a warning , to scare cliff , get him to pay up . but the guy aj hired turned out to be a drunk who ended up slamming into cliff 's car while it was stopped at a stop sign . it killed them both . adam : which is why cliff 's death was written off as a dui accident . alyssa : because that 's all it looked like . adam : so aj skates on that one , but he still goes to prison for tax evasion . so what does he do next ? alyssa : aj 's broke , desperate . so he goes to hope this time , trying to collect on cliff 's debt . and that 's when victor newman enters the picture . adam : and did my mother call him ? alyssa : yes . a phone record of a call the night my dad died . he showed up shortly after , so we can assume she did . hope was scared . cliff probably never told her about aj or the loan . she might not have known what else to do . adam : so she calls in the only guy she knew who could make it all go away . alyssa : then suddenly .. my father 's dead , fell from a barn loft , hit his head . that 's the official story , anyway . adam : and what 's the unofficial one ? alyssa : the coroner confessed that the body was definitely moved postmortem . whether victor hired someone or did it himself , his death was clearly no accident . but then once victor started waving his checkbook , the coroner doctored the death certificate and had aj cremated immediately . case closed . until now . adam : damn . my father really did it . i 'm bad . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . [ cellphone rings ] summer : that would be mom calling to warn you . nick : about what ? summer : me ? i just came from talking to her , and now i 'm going to talk to you . nick : well , given that grim expression on your beautiful face , i 'd say you have something to talk about , so let 's go . summer : dad , please , i beg of you . just do n't -- nick : do n't what ? summer : are you kidding me ? are you gon na do the same thing that mom did to me ? are gon na talk around the subject of the two of you getting back together like no one can see what 's happening ? nick : well , maybe we do n't like being ambushed . summer : i 'm your kid . you guys are my parents . i 'm pretty sure it 's not ambushing when it involves all three of us . nick : listen , when you got back together with kyle , we were n't particularly pleased by that , but we did n't show up with torches and pitchforks . summer : that 's not what i 'm doing . nick : what do you call it ? summer : i do n't know . it 's a plea for sanity . please . nick : listen , it 's real simple . if you do n't want us judging your relationships , then you need to extend us the same courtesy . summer : oh , so , um -- so it is a relationship . finally . because it 's at least more than i got from mom . thank you . nick : i 'm not saying it is or isn't . what i 'm saying is you can have an opinion , but you do n't get a vote . now ... summer : oh , my god . nick : if you 'll excuse me , i have a phone call to return . summer : wow . nick : i love you . summer : mm - hmm . chelsea : there 's nothing to read into here , victor . i just meant ... it can be dangerous to ignore the past , at least in my experience . victor : well , i think we 've gotten off - track . i simply wanted to ask you about adam . chelsea : adam will be fine . you have my word . being passed over was a huge disappointment for him , but never underestimate your son . he 's not the kind of man who 's going to let a setback keep him down . he 'll always rise above it all . that 's just the kind of man he is . victor : so you believe in him ? chelsea : with all my heart . victor : good . well , he is very lucky to have such a passionate advocate in his corner . and i 'm very happy to hear that he is not dwelling on his disappointment . chelsea : adam knows where he 's going . he sees the bigger picture . victor : all right . chelsea : this is just a ... bump in the road . victor : good . you have a nice afternoon . chelsea : you , too . victor : thank you . alyssa : it was n't easy finding out the truth about my father . it 's not easy for you , either , obviously . adam : yeah , i ca n't put into words what i 'm feeling right now . alyssa : but that is what happened , adam . at least we finally know the truth . adam : yes , but we can not take the coroner 's word for it . it is n't just his word or his memory . i mean , the guy kept records . autopsy reports . the blood test of the man who slammed into cliff 's car . he even has his own personal notes he kept after talking with victor . adam : do you have copies of all this ? alyssa : including a recording of the coroner admitting to falsifying aj 's death certificate . i 've also got something even better . adam : and what 's that ? alyssa : bank records . you were right . victor paid off the coroner through one of his shell companies , and the paper trail leads right back here to genoa city . i cried for a long time when i got back home . it was all so ... senseless , from beginning to end . adam : well , money will make people do some crazy things . alyssa : yeah . i am sorry , adam . adam : i am , too . but , right now , we need to concentrate on what we 're gon na do next . so have you written the story ? alyssa : it 's almost done . all i need is another quick pass . adam : okay . good . because i 'm going to need that , and i 'm going to need all the evidence you have to back it up . alyssa : you want me to just give it to you , all of it ? adam : yes . i do . alyssa : i do n't think i can do that . your migraine strikes , and the struggle is real . theo : so , as you know , the whole corporate world is brand - new for me . and , as jack will tell you , i 'm having a little trouble catching on , but i 'm learning , i 'm getting better . and i hope someday i can accomplish what you did -- own my own company , have my own success , make you proud of me . i 'm sorry i keep rambling on like this . i 'm just nervous . not about you . i love speaking with you , just shooting the breeze . you know , the truth is , i 'm nervous because of this girl . we 're in the early stages , if you know what i mean . i really want it to work out more than i ever have with anyone else . but the thing is , i 'm afraid if i push too hard , i 'm gon na scare her away . so ... what do i do ? do i keep taking it slow ? or is she waiting for me to make a move ? anyway , that 's just what 's been on my mind . dina : do n't worry . you 're a good catch . lola : thank you for what you said . kyle : i meant it . lola : and since we 're now being completely honest ... even though it 's still really hard to see you and summer together , you deserve the same courtesy that you 're giving me . it 's your choice . kyle : i hope things get easier . for both of us . lola : yeah , maybe with time , distance , and ... kyle : theo ? lola : maybe . but i 'm not really in a rush to figure that out yet . kyle : one day at a time , huh ? lola : yeah , something like that . kyle : like i said , you do n't need my permission to see theo or anybody else . i just ... want you to feel like you have the freedom to do whatever you want . lola : i do . why would -- right . um ... we still have something that 's tying us together . we 're still married . [ door opens ] phyllis : are we alone ? has summer left the building ? nick : uh , unless she 's hiding behind the couch , i think we 're good to go . phyllis : bolt the lock . draw the curtains . she 'll never take us alive . nick : you and me in a locked room ... yeah . that 's not suspicious at all . phyllis : she give you the talk ? nick : you mean the one about us getting together again , and it will be a disaster ? yeah . i got it . phyllis : yeah . but we 're not together , so ... you know , she 's overreacting . nick : is she ? phyllis : yeah . i mean , sex is not together . it 's only happened like once -- i 'm not counting . nick : seems like you were counting it last night . phyllis : what 'd you tell her ? nick : i took the fifth , mostly . phyllis : mostly ? nick : yeah . i did n't confirm or deny . phyllis : that must 've driven her crazy . nick : she was pretty chippy when she stormed out of this office . phyllis : well , we can come up with new ways to keep her guessing . i mean , that 's fun . nick : yeah . we can do that . we can keep playing games . or we get serious . with each other . alyssa : i 've never written a story where i 've had to give up my notes ... adam : and i understand . and , in most cases , i would agree with you . but this is not your typical story . this is a story about a very powerful man that you 're accusing of murder . so i 'm going to need those documents to protect us . alyssa : how would it protect us ? when i told the editor of the magazine i own a stake in that we had some big for him , the first thing that they asked me for was verification . so if my father unleashes his lawyers on them , they would have that to back up the story . alyssa : but i would have the documents . adam : that is not enough , okay ? alyssa : [ sighs ] i do n't know ... adam : okay , and , look , i understand , this is hard . this is really hard . but the editors need to know with 100 % confidence -- i need to know with 100 % confidence that we 're not going too far on this and we are not going to accuse an innocent man of murder and a man who just so happens to be my father . alyssa : i promise you , he 's not innocent . adam : then i need to see the evidence . i need to hold it in my hands . please . alyssa : it 's all locked up in the trunk of my car . i 'll go bring it up . they say life is all about making choices . jack : thank you again for dropping by , theo . theo : it was my pleasure . jack : you made a real connection with dina . that is n't happening too often these days . theo : well , yeah , i was n't sure exactly what to expect , but ... thank you for letting me spend time with her . you know , i think you did the & right thing bringing dina home . i wish i had more time with my own folks . jack : well , you are welcome to drop by here again anytime you like . theo : thanks , jack . jack : come on , i 'll show you out . lola : divorce . kyle : i -- i do n't mean to pressure you . we do n't have to discuss it if you 're not ready to . lola : no . we have to talk about it . it 's just so ... kyle : final . lola : yeah . you know , breaking up was hard enough . standing in that kitchen at society , realizing what we had to do ... and i knew that divorce was the next step . i just really was n't ready to deal with it . kyle : and , uh , we do n't have to deal with it now , either . lola : no . it 's time . and it 's not because of you and summer or theo and the trip . it 's just time . kyle : please do n't cry . lola : you know , i was going to say the same thing to you . [ sighs ] so this is it . kyle : i 'm so sorry i hurt you , lola . lola : i know you are . and maybe we took our time getting here for a reason -- so that we could part ways without any anger . that 's not a bad thing , is it ? kyle : no . lola : well , i thought i was all cried out . maybe not . maybe i still have one more in me . kyle : [ sniffles ] phyllis : what do you mean by serious ? nick : look , it 's one thing for us to keep talking circles around summer . but i do n't think we should be doing that with each other . phyllis : are we doing that ? nick : well ... i mean , encounters like last night keep happening , and they 're fun , but i think we 're avoiding the follow - up . phyllis : oh , yeah . the , um , `` what does it mean ? `` conversation . nick : exactly . phyllis : it could -- it could just be great sex . nick : yes , it could ... but it could also mean something more . either way , i think we need to just get real , figure it out . so ... what is it you want , phyllis ? chelsea : oh , my god , adam . you 're never gon na believe this . i got stuck at the ranch talking to victor . he has the nerve , right ? he has the gall to ask me how you 're doing . like what am i supposed to say ? oh , you 're doing great . you 're perfect . everything just fine and dandy . it took every ounce of self- control not to tell him that we have everything planned for him -- what 's that ? adam : everything . alyssa was here . chelsea : she came back ? adam : mm - hmm . chelsea : why so soon ? what happened ? adam : it 's all in there . we got him , chelsea . | lola cries a little bit as she and kyle begin to talk about their divorce . theo promises jack he will do his best to improve his relationship with kyle . theo tells dina that he has a girl that is really important to him but he is nervous that if he moves to fast with her he will scare her away . dina has a moment of clarity and tells theo not to be nervous because he is a catch . nick talks to phyllis about getting serious despite summer 's warning to him and phyllis that their relationship will end in disaster once again . alyssa gives adam all the proof she has that her father only meant to scare his step father cliff when he hired a man to run cliff off the road . alyssa explains to adam that the man her father hired was drunk driving and he ended up crashing into cliff 's car killing both of them . alyssa also tells adam she has a recording of the coroner telling her that her father fell from the barn loft and hit his head and his body was moved post mortem . alyssa also has bank records of a large amount of money being put into the coroner 's bank account by victor using the name of one of his shell companies . |
brad : yeah . jack : yeah , but what ? brad : nothing . if this is really the way you want to go . jack : well , obviously it is , or i would n't have come up with this idea and would n't have invited you over . brad : yeah , fine . let 's just get it over with . jack : well , he does n't miss opportunity , does he ? ashley : be quiet . do n't take it personally . jack : your hubby is going to stick to the script though , right ? ashley : yeah , he will . i promise . jack : and how about you ? ashley : i have my doubts . it 's very manipulative . jack : okay , i regret that , i honestly think this is best for phyllis and best for us . ashley : she 's no dummy . if she senses something ... jack : right , well , it will be our job to see that she does n't . phyllis : hey ! oh , boy , you wiggly boy ! you are a wiggly boy ! yes , you are ! hey ! ashley : hi . phyllis : hi , ashley . oh , boy , he has a lot of energy today . jack : yeah . sis and b came over for breakfast . phyllis : oh , great , terrific . ashley : look at him . you are getting so big , you . phyllis : i know . how are you doing ? ashley : really good . phyllis : good , good . you do n't have abby with you ? ashley : oh , no , she had the sniffles this morning , so i thought it best to leave her . phyllis : oh , too bad . well , you 're here for breakfast . what 's the occasion ? jack : let 's go in and get something to eat . come on . ashley : hi , cutie - pie ! say hi to your aunt . jack : say hello . neil : yeah . lily : get out . you and mom competing with each other ? neil : the companies we work for , yeah . lily : so you 're gon na be all over jabot 's new line ? dru : yeah , and your dad 's gon na be all over newman 's . lily : and you 're both cool with that ? neil : yeah , why not ? yeah , we 're cool with that . dru : what , you do n't believe us ? lily : did i say that ? dru : honey , you look very skeptical . lily : well , it 's weird , you 've got to admit . neil : why is that , sweetie ? dru : yeah . lily : i do n't know . it 's just , i have lots of friends whose parents both work , and that 's , like , normal . i mean , usually one 's a doctor , and the other 's a teacher . or one 's a lawyer , and the other runs a store . but both parents working in the same business for different companies ? neil : well , that 's one more little thing that makes you unique , right ? dru : baby , we are professionals . we can handle this . lily : and you 're going to be professionals around the house ? neil : we 're going to leave our work at the office . now come on . what , you think things are going to get tense ? lily : well , you guys are so into your work . neil : lily , we will never let our careers interfere with our family life again . right , dru ? dru : yeah , right . neil : right . nikki : well , honey , it really means a lot to me to have you and noah up here for breakfast . noah : well , cassie 's coming home today . you know , if we ca n't pull together as a family now , then when can we ? victor : sorry about the delay . there was a phone call i had to take . victoria : well , you 'd better hurry up . noah 's scarfing everything down . noah : i 'm not that hungry . nikki : oh , yeah , mister ? three whole pancakes . what an appetite he has . noah : i was gon na save one for cassie , but i accidentally ate it . nick : that 's ok , , bud . she 's still not eating . noah : yes , she is . i gave her some of my yogurt , remember ? nikki : no , honey , that 's what we thought , but we were mistaken . noah : no , aunt vicki , i swear ! nikki : sweetheart , your sister 's still sleeping . noah : but she woke up . she had some of my yogurt . i know she did . nick : yeah , i know , buddy . diane : later this morning . um , no , no . no , that 's fine . all right , thank you . thank you , george . ( knock on door ) diane : who is it ? man : delivery . diane : delivery ? diane : oh , my god . flowers ! andy : hey . a woman as beautiful as you should always receive flowers . diane : get in here . andy : my way of saying thank you . diane : for what ? andy : last night . diane : i should be thanking you . andy : yeah , yeah , and you know what ? i have the perfect way . diane : why , andy richards , you devil ! andy : get your mind out of the gutter . diane : it 's not in the gutter . it was headed in the general direction -- andy : ah , ah , stop . diane : you really are a thoughtful man . andy : good , i 'm not gon na have to twist your arm to convince you to go with me . diane : we 're going out ? why ? why ? it 's so cy y right here . andy : now , now , no , you do n't . i got a big day planned for us , okay ? so get your purse and your coat and get ready to feel like a kid again . jack : i think kyle 's gon na have breakfast in the kitchen . ashley : bye , sweetie - pie ! phyllis : bye , kyle ! john : bye , baby . phyllis : ahem . jack : oh , honey , i 'm sorry . phyllis : thank you . john : ( chuckles ) phyllis : okay , well , what are we chatting about ? jack : oh , you know , the normal -- politics and religion and cosmetics . ashley : yeah , all the usual hot topics . phyllis : oh , good . well , it 's great that you two could join us this morning . brad : well , jack called last night , asked us if we could drop by . phyllis : mmm , any particular reason ? ashley : um , we just h some matters to discuss . jack : yeah , business . phyllis : household or jabot ? jack : well , to tell you the truth ... phyllis : you want me to leave ? jack : no , no , of course not . bradley , listen , when are you gon na have the early estimates on our budget for me ? brad : i 've already drawn up some preliminary numbers . ashley : you know , it 's always a crapshoot , though , when we 're talking about a new line . jack : yeah , until we have early idea of a demographic , yeah . brad : you know , i was thinking we should wait , get some information from the marketing research guys before we -- ashley : honey . phyllis : um , well , if my muffin and i are a problem ... jack : wait , wait . do n't be silly . ashley : jack , she 's actually not being silly . jack : ash , you 've got to be kidding me . ashley : it 's not her fault , but the fact remains -- jack : she 's my wife , ashley . john : we all know that , jack , but she also works for victor newman . neil : thanks a lot . here you go , darlin ' . refill ? dru : thank you . lily : so how did this happen ? neil : coffee ? you put beans in a grinder and go -- lily : dad , i 'm serious . you and mom are going to be in business against each other , and that 's not gon na make a difference ? dru : honey , we 're professionals . we 're gon na go to work , we 're gon na do our job and we 're gon na come home and give you a hard time as usual . neil : oh , absolutely right . darlin ' , there 's no reason to worry . lily : what if one of you loses your job ? neil : your mama gon na have to find employment elsewhere . dru : very funny , winters , very funny . lily : you see ? it 's already starting ! neil : oh , no , no , no . i 'm just giving her a hard time . lily : yeah , it 's all fun and games now . neil : no , it 'll stay that way right here at home . lily : you do n't know that . dru : baby , chill out . lily : i mean , you see these ads talking about the other guy 's products , saying `` theirs sucks , and ours is better . `` and you 're telling me that no one in business takes that stuff personally ? i mean , i sure would . dru : that 's why we 're the professionals , sweetheart . right , hon ? we go to work . work stays at work . we keep our personal life separate . lily : yeah , it sounds good . i just think that we have enough to deal with without this . dru : whoa , we 're really blowing this out of proportion . lily : no , we 're not . i mean , you guys are getting along really well , and i do n't want that to get ruined . neil : lily , your mother and i are n't going to ruin anything . this family right here means the world to us . lily : oh , well . it does n't really matter what the kid thinks , anyway . neil : oh , honey , come on . lily : i have to go to school . neil : do n't be like that . dru : honey , work with us . come on . lily : i 'll try . bye . dru : give me a kiss . neil : bye , sweetie . have a good day at school . jack : what ? all of a sudden my wife ca n't be trusted ? john : oh , jack , for heaven 's sakes . jack : well , that 's exactly what it sounds like . phyllis : well , sweetheart , listen , it 's okay . jack : it 's not okay . we 're supposed to be a family here . mamie : maybe it 's best to discuss business at the office . phyllis : ( clears throat ) how about those bulls ? jack : you know what ? this is absolutely ridiculous . the entire industry knows we 're starting a new line . ashley : jack , we do n't talk about details . jack : we 're talking about what everyone else talks about -- preliminary budgets , advertising strategies . brad : jack , everything we do or talk about is proprietary . and the fact is that phyllis works for the competition . jack : what ? do you see her taking notes ? john : jack , things slip . we know that all too well . jack : if that 's a reference to drucilla 's big mouth -- mamie : , , ah , ah , ah . careful , careful . jack : you know what ? i 've just lost my appetite . come on , let 's go . phyllis : no , no , no , no ! i 'm not done eating . jack : we can have breakfast at gina 's on the way . come on . phyllis : no , you 're not gon na leave like this . come on , jack . ashley : it 's okay . i have to go , anyway . john : morning meeting ? ashley : yeah , with my trusty aromatic oils . john : sweetheart , you 've been practically living in that lab lately . phyllis : whipping something special up ? never mind . just a joke . ashley : um , i guess we 'll talk about this later . you want to go ? brad : yeah . ashley : bye , y ' all . phyllis : bye , have a good day . john : phyllis , i hope you 'll understand . jack : oh , we understand , dad . we understand just fine . you think my wife is disloyal and untrustworthy . so is this how it 's gon na be ? i realize victor has upped the ante here , but are we now all gon na act like there 's a traitor in our midst ? diane : you 're going to make me feel like a kid again ? andy : yeah , that 's right . diane : good luck . andy : the lady has no faith . diane : no , the lady has a few hard miles on her . andy : oh , come on . what are you talking about ? you 're young , you 're beautiful , you 're vivacious . diane : i think i like your view of me better than mine . all right , so tell me , what do you have planned ? andy : when 's the last time you 've been to the zoo ? with kyle , right ? diane : last summer . andy : okay , well , today you 're going with me . okay , we 're going to visit our fine furry little friends , and we will contemplate captivity , and then it 's off to lunch at doug 's doghouse . diane : that sounds down to earth . andy : well , they have these long , foot - long hot dogs smothered with ketchup , mustard , relish , jalapenos , all that stuff . diane : okay , so after the indigestion , then what ? andy : it 's off to the rink . diane : ice skating ? andy : do you remember how ? diane : oh , are you kidding ? i was a dorothy hamill wannabe when i was a kid . andy : ah , but you 're still a kid , diane . remember , we all are , okay ? we 're just trapped in these slightly deteriorating bodies . i 'm trapped . you 're not . diane : good save . all right , before i put my hair in pigtails , i just have a call to make . andy : m diane : uh , my old boss . andy : oh , he contacted you , huh ? diane : yeah , we 're supposed to meet later this morning . i had planned on going back to work , but then things got crazy , and i think he 's going to renew his offer . andy : that is terrific . diane : yeah . just give me a second to cancel , and then we 're off to the zoo . andy : cancel ? what , are you crazy ? you ca n't do that . mamie : perhaps it would be better if we were to discuss something else . jack : what do you suggest , ma ? ? i think we 've already covered the weather . john : well , tell me , mame , how are things with drucilla and neil ? any wedding bells in the future ? mamie : oh , i used to think so . phyllis : is there a problem ? mamie : well , now that they 're competitors , i do n't know . it 's awfully hard to make a family work when husband and wife ... sorry . you know , i have a yoga class . excuse me . jack : you know , dad , if you want to leave , go ahead . unless , of course , you 're worried i 'm going to divulge some top - secret information . john : now , jack , you know the realities of what we 're dealing with -- jack : to hell with the realities ! she has worked tooth and nail to be part of this family . for you and ash to even suggest that she might sell out to newman is ... you know what ? maybe you 'd better go before i say something i 'll regret . nikki : hi . victoria : is noah in the kitchen ? nikki : yeah , he 's helping miguel with tonight 's dinner menu . victoria : well , i 'm glad he 's not here . it 's getting tense . nick : so , dad , what was your call about ? the new acquisition ? nikki : oh , you mean , the infamous satine cosmetics . nick : were you ever gon na tell me about it ? or is there a memo on my desk ? victor : well , i felt you had more important issues to deal with . victoria : nicholas , how many times do i have to tell you ? this is my deal , mine and neil 's . get off dad 's back . nick : look , it 's his show . we both know it . he did n't run it by me , he did n't want my input . victor : the reason why is because i did n't want to intrude on your time with cassie , all right ? nick : well , in case you care , i think it stinks . victoria : really ? nick : yeah , newman enterprises is an international business conglomerate . we do n't need to bog ourselves down in the beauty business . victoria : oh , well , thanks for you input , nicholas , but since when is the beauty business not international ? nick : it 's not our core enterprise . i mean , brash & sassy 's enough of a headache , and now you want to take us into a whole new market ? victor : let me ask you something . how do you think newman enterprises got where it is now ? by being careful and being safe ? nick : the only reason you bought this company , was so you could take on jabot . victor : i 'm always mindful of the competition , son . nick : especially if jack abbott 's involved . victoria : look , this is a done deal , and i realize that you 're under a lot of stress right now , but you do n't know what the hell you 're talking about , so get up to speed . then maybe we 'll listen to your input . nick : right , like he 'd listen . victor : son , i value your opinion . nick : like you valued my marriage to sharon ? nikki : nicholas , stop . victor : it 's all right . if you have something to say , say it . nick : you know what , dad ? frankly , i 'm just sick of the whole damn thing . nikki : okay , look . is it possible for this family to just have p peaceful breakfast ? nick : i still say buying a cosmetics company for the sole purpose of knocking jabot off his perch is a foolish mistake . victor : you 're entitled to your opinion . nick : they own the lion 's share of the market . how do you expect us to compete ? you got something up your sleeve ? victoria : look , this is not the right time to discuss this . nikki : why ? because of me ? that 's ridiculous . nick : mom , vicki has a point . it 's not fair to you . nikki : for your information , i have heard nothing that i did n't already know . but , you know , i think maybe i will go out to the kitchen for a little while , and when you 're done plotting , i will come back . nick : so you still have n't said anything , dad . how do you expect to topple jabot ? victor : by taking the one thing that means the most to jack abbott ... and using it against him . phyllis . claire : i just cut my finger . dru : what do you think of our girl ? neil : our girl lily . typical teen . always thinking the worst . kind of negative , you know ? dru : there 's no reason why we ca n't be competitive , right ? neil : no , no reason at all . competition can be a cordial thing . you know something ? heads of companies , they get together , they have lunch together . they 're not always putting each other down . dru : mm - hmm , big world . plenty of customers for everyone . what ? neil : i know that right now deep down you 're dying inside waiting to whip newman 's tail . dru : neil , i 'm a lead spokesperson for a new cosmetics line . it 's entirely dedicated to serving women of color . you better believe i want to kick some tail . neil : and meanwhile , i will be masterminding newman 's launch into the same marketplace . dru : oh , and you think that 's gon na be easy because you stole satine cosmetics from jabot , right out from under us . neil : no , no . nobody stole anything . jack made a bid . dru : oh , but he could n't keep up with mr. fortune 500 victor newman . neil : free market capitalism at its best . dru : you do n't know capitalism until you see our product flying off the shelves . neil : and the public will speak . dru : so it shall . neil : that 's right , and in the long run , you really think you 're gon na win ? dru : just go to the department stores . look at our shelf positioning . look at our name recognition . it 's all there in cold , hard numbers . do you really think that you can buy that overnight ? think again . neil : you 're right . jabot has had a really good run . dru : had ? neil : that 's right . victor newman eats companies like jabot for breakfast . dru : oh , that 's right . well , he 's going to have indigestion on this one . neil : pretty confident are n't you ? dru : does that intimidate you ? neil : nothing intimidates me . dru : neil , i know that you 're going to try to steal our market share , but you 're going to find out that it 's tied up nice and tight . neil : good , 'cause i love a challenge . dru : i love to win . neil : so do i , so this should be very interesting . dru : do n't forget your promise to lily . neil : i will not forget about that . but do you think we can work harmoniously together ? dru : as long as you 're not a sore loser . neil : cheers . brad : you 're sure you do n't want a bagel ? that really was n't much of a breakfast . ashley : honey , for sixteenth time , i 'm not hungry . brad : you 're eating for two . ashley : yeah , one adult and one little baby , not two sumo wrestlers . brad : you 're still eating for two . ashley : oh , thanks . brad : so do you think jack 's little plan paid off ? ashley : well , i certainly hope so . brad : he certainly laid it on thick enough . ashley : tell me about it . abbott family war . film at 11 . brad : he 's succeeded in making phyllis feel like this is all her fault . ashley : well , i did n't enjoy doing that , but if my sneaky brother 's plan works , and we can get phyllis to work for us , that 'd be something , would n't it ? brad : well , i think she would definitely be an asset . no doubt about that , and one that i would love to steal away from newman enterprises . you okay with that , ash ? you have no qualms about poaching on newman 's territory ? phyllis : are you sure mrs. martinez does n't mind watching kyle ? jack : oh , you know how she loves that little nino . phyllis : so , uh , that was fun . jack : yeah , so much for family bonding , huh ? phyllis : right . i guess it goes with the territory since i work for the enemy . jack : oh , honey , do n't make light of that , please . phyllis : i 'm -- believe me , i 'm not making light of it , you know , but ... remember the talk we had last night when you gave me the photo album ? you said that you so badly wanted to make me part of this family . jack : i meant every word of that , and it 's going to happen , i promise . phyllis : i know , but , you know , jabot is your world , and it 's off limits to me . jack : if only ... phyllis : what ? jack : no , no , nothing . nothing . phyllis : what ? try me . what ? jack : no , no , honey , honey , it 's crazy . phyllis : crazy ? crazy is my middle name . what ? try me . jack : it 's about jabot , sugar . actually , it 's about jabot and you . andy : okay , diane , um , let 's look at the facts . do you have a job ? diane : not yet . andy : do you want a job ? diane : well , of course i do . i just -- andy : well , then , your old boss calls , you just ca n't blow this guy off . diane : i 'm not blowing him off . i was just going to reschedule . andy : we can do the zoo another day . diane : i do n't want to do it another day . i want to do it now . andy : ( sighs ) babe , i -- you know , i just hate -- i hate to say this , but you sound like a spoiled child . diane : well , is n't that the reason you 're here , huh ? to get me to throw off this old carcass and start enjoying my life again and feel like a kid again ? andy : yes , but we have to be -- diane : well , it 's working , andy . it 's already working . i do n't -- i do n't feel depressed . i do n't feel bitter . i do n't feel like the weight of the world is on my shoulders . andy : all because of a hot dog and a day at the zoo ? diane : no , no , because ... because of you . because of you , andy . do n't you see ? you 're what i need right now , not some stupid job . andy : okay , this stupid job could be your first step to getting your life back together . diane : so , i 'll -- i 'll tell him i 'm sick . i 'm sure he 'll understand . andy : but you 're not sick , diane . i mean , come on , hon , you know , it 's integrity . i mean , think about this . no , i wo n't let you do it . i ca n't . neil : okay , drucilla , enough with the jokes , right ? we told our daughter that we 'd try to find some perspective here . dru : and humor 's a very good way of doing that , neil . neil : you think you can do it , even when the going gets tough ? dru : ( laughs ) neil : huh ? dru : what about you , mr. workaholic ? neil : what about me ? as soon as i leave newman , i leave all my work at the door . dru : well , i hope you can take that in stride when your product is flying off of the shelves . neil : uh - huh . dru , in case there 's any doubt , i want you to know i 'm bringing the big guns on this one here . i 'm gon na give this project everything i 've got . dru : ooh ! and i 'm gon na do the same . i do n't know the word `` half - measure . `` neil : no , you do n't , and i 'm hoping that you apply that to making this family work . dru : oh , do n't lecture me , please . you do your bit , and i 'll do mine . nick : using phyllis , dad ? nice . victoria : well , she is still on the company payroll , nicholas . nick : yeah , no thanks to you . victor : in spite of her obvious character flaws , she 's invaluable to newman enterprises . nick : to use as a pawn over jack abbott 's head ? victor : unh - unh , as a gifted web master . nick : well , she is tops in the field . we know that . victor : mm - hmm . that 's why i intend to use her against jabot . nick : how ? as an insider , some kind of mole ? victor : this has nothing to do with corporate espionage . nick : then what is it about ? victor : we are lacking jabot 's shelf space , all right ? so we got ta attack them elsewhere . victoria : the internet . nick : jabot has its own online presence , and it 's not too shabby . victor : but we have phyllis now . that 's even better . phyllis : jabot , huh ? jack : that 's right . phyllis : maybe you should keep quiet . jack : i ca n't . i ... i ca n't . this is too important . i know we 've been down this road before , phyllis : yes , and it sent a cold chill through our marriage . jack : there 's got to be some way we can make this work . phyllis : make what work , jack ? jack : honey , jabot 's web site is one of the best in the business . phyllis : thanks to me . jack : yeah , no one 's challenging that . it 's just , some changes need to be made . phyllis : listen , i - i , i should n't be listening to this . jack : what are you talking about ? i trust you with my life . phyllis : ( sighs ) all right , what kind of changes ? jack : this new line we 're developing , i -- we 're pouring a ton of money into it , particularly online . phyllis : and you need to revamp the site . jack : in fact , i 've already started . phyllis : you have ? really ? wow ... jack abbott , web master extraordinaire . you 're holding out on me . jack : well , i have the vision . i know what i want , but as far as making it happen , that 's where you come in . phyllis : me ? jack : i have a proposition for you , sweetheart , one i hope you ca n't refuse . diane : i understand what you 're trying to do , andy , and i ... i appreciate it . andy : i care about you , okay ? and as much as i 'd like to spend the day with you , you have to start thinking about your future . diane : i am . andy : ( sighs ) diane : you have no idea what it 's been like for me lately , and then just when i thought that i could n't take any more ... here you are . andy : it has been good for me . you have been good for me . diane : last night , after you left , that 's when it hit me . i mean , for the first time in so long , i felt happy . i felt really happy , and that 's why i want to spend the day with you , andy . andy : okay . diane : that 's why i want us to be together . andy : i 'm gon na be around , okay ? i 'm - i 'm not -- i 'm not going anywhere , but today you have an appointment , okay ? diane : okay . do you really mean that ? you ' n not going to leave ? andy : you try and make me . andy : come here . come here . dru : you know what ? um , i 'd like to make a wager . neil : what do you have in mind ? dru : well , i was thinking we 'd take a look after one year at whose gross revenues were fatter . neil : gross revenues -- my , my , you really are getting into this . dru : do n't change the subject , neil . neil : how about no wager necessary ? winner just wins . dru : chicken . you know , if we 're not careful , we both could lose . neil : what are you talking about ? the negative impact it 'll have on lily ? dru : i 'm talking about we both have stakes in the investment , and we both have to know where to draw the line . neil : as far as i 'm concerned , you and lily will always come first . now you know that . dru : no dirty pool ? neil : that 's not my style . dru : not even after jabot dogs you ? after you have to close down that sorry excuse of a cosmetics line ? neil : ha ha . good luck trying . dru : i got ta go . i 've got to start steamrolling your sorry -- neil : whoa , whoa , whoa , watch it . hey . dru : what ? neil : you forgot something . come here . dru : oh . ( laughs ) mmm . later , loser . neil : yeah , later . ashley : all 's fair , right ? we 're not trying to kidnap phyllis , we just want her to work for us . brad : we 're trying to get her to leave victor in a lurch . ashley : well , he 'll get another web master if we succeed . brad : he wo n't be happy about it . ashley : well , that 's too bad . what , you think i 'm gon na lie awake at night just waiting and wondering if victor 's gon na crush us like a bug ? brad : that 's exactly what he intends to do , ash . he 's striking at the very core of jabot , your family 's company . ashley : and what do you think brash & sassy was , friendly fire ? brad : this is a lot more serious , and you know it . he 's on our turf , and we have to snuff him out before he becomes a problem . ashley : oh , brad , you talk like that , you could be put behind bars . brad : i 'm serious . ashley : so am i. i still wonder , though . brad : what ? ashley : this going after victor , is it strictly business or personal ? brad : you know how i feel about the man . ashley : that does n't answer my question . brad : just playing by his rules , ash . ashley : cutthroat ? brad : can you play by his rules , too ? ashley : do n't go there . do n't ever question my commitment to this company . brad : even if it means squashing victor ? ashley : if that 's what it takes , that 's what we 'll do . i know what you 're thinking . because he 's abby 's biological father , you 're wondering if i have the killer instinct . brad : do you ? ashley : i will do whatever it takes to protect jabot , whatever it takes . brad : i 'm glad to hear that 'cause i think we 're heading for world war iii . i 'll see you later . ashley : okay . bye . phyllis : jack , listen , your family 's giving you enough grief here . if you start spilling state secrets to me -- jack : what if it was n't a secret , though ? it would n't be a secret if you joined up with the good guys again . phyllis : jabot , right ? jack : best outfit in the business . phyllis : you 're kidding me , are n't you ? jack : i have never been more serious . phyllis : what about my commitment to newman enterprises ? jack : what about their commitment to you ? neil and victoria just threw you out on your keister . phyllis : but victor stopped them . jack : yeah , this time . honey , the ax is gon na fall . it 's just a matter of when . phyllis : oh , thanks , jack . jack : wait , just hear me out , okay ? hear what i have to say , will you ? jabot already has a huge retail presence on the internet . phyllis : and you want to expand ? jack : we 're going to have to to accommodate this new line . i 'm not talking about just expanding , though . i 'm talking about ramping up to a business - to- business connection . phyllis : interesting . jack : interesting ? it 's fascinating , and you know it . phyllis : how do you plan to light the fuse ? jack : we already have a huge distribution network . i 'm talking about linking jabot 's home page to all of our client 's web sites . that way we supply all their needs through the internet , and we pick up all their online traffic as well . phyllis : well , do n't forget about all the fenmore 's of the world that you have to compensate from sucking their retail sales from them . jack : details , details . it 's a detail , and you know it . what do you think ? phyllis : it 's fascinating . jack : fascinating ? oh , are n't we playing it cool ? what do you think newman 's gon na have you doing ? creating a few new pages `` to find your nearest satine dealer , `` or `` how to find our newest shade of lip gloss `` ? i am talking about building a virtual empire state building of interconnected customer/ client / wholesale distributor/ retail outlet ... i 'm talking big . phyllis : well , you should have been a politician because you talk big well . jack : does that mean you 're interested ? this would be your baby . i 'd hand the whole thing over to you . phyllis : ( sighs ) jack : this could be just what you 're looking for , and best of all , we 'd be on the same team . you 'd be an integral part of the jabot team . you would n't be an outsider at all . promise me you 'll think about it . okay , look , i got ta go . please , think about it . i want this . i think you want it , too . nick : all right , let me get this straight . you bought satine cosmetics for the sole purpose of knocking jabot off its perch , and this whole plan hinges on phyllis abbott ? victor : she will be responsible for the initial campaign . nick : okay , so what if she changes her mind ? what if she decides that she does n't want to bury her family 's business ? victor : she has assured me that she 'll do everything necessary for newman enterprises , all right ? nick : at the expense of her marriage ? victoria : `` whatever 's necessary , `` nicholas . nick : you know , dad , you may be cold enough to do something like this -- victoria : all right , stop . nick : no , i 'm serious , but not everyone is like you , and i do n't think phyllis is . victor : i think she is , and i 've been right more than i 've been wrong over the years , all right ? nick : yeah , you 're always right , are n't you ? victor : son , wait a minute . victor : in spite of the feelings between the two of us right now , please , do n't forget that we have a business to run . nick : you have a business to run . i just take orders . victoria : nicholas , for god 's sake , dad is being reasonable . he 's reaching out . nick : oh , like you reached out to my wife ? do whatever you want . use phyllis to get back at jack abbott . i really do n't care . | family business is going to get very stressful for the abbot 's and winter 's because of the differences between jabot and brash & sassy . with everyone working opposite each other even mamie can feel the upcoming storm and lily already senses problems ahead . everyone seems to be doubtful that noah fed cassie yogurt . and nick continues to resist victor and gives him a piece of his mind concerning brash & sassy . diane and andy get closer and she chooses spending time with him over work . they kiss ( this writer thinks andy is pretty desperate ! ) . ashely states her allegiance to jabot against business rival victor , even if he is abby 's biological dad . jack has lots of new plans for the jabot website and pleads with phyllis to come back and work for them . |
gloria : what 's gotten into you , michael ? i just wan na stay in the guest room for one night . michael : and i just told you that you ca n't . gloria : but i just tried to tell you -- lauren : no buts . michael : look , if you do n't wan na go home to prince charming , that 's fine . there 's a suite at the club with your name on it . you can afford it . gloria : i do n't wan na stay at the club . michael : and my wife did n't wan na fall down a flight of stairs and smack her head on the floor . gloria : you blame me for that ? michael : yes , i do . why was my wife at the abbott mansion ? because you coveted that house ! you could pay cash for any place in town . gloria : i am as entitled to that house as jack abbott . michael : no , enough , enough ! enough ! you wan na call the club , or shall i ? lauren : it 's for the best . gloria : why are you doing this to me ? michael : because you have given new meaning to the term `` psychodrama , `` which is fine -- fine , if you 'd like to have one of your own , but you can no longer involve me or my family . gloria : your family is my family . you want me to beg ? fine , i 'll beg . tonight i need my family . lauren : ( sighs ) lauren : okay , okay , one night . not two . one . michael : all right , fine . one night . ten hours . tomorrow you 're out of here . gloria : out of here ? you do n't wan na see me ever again ? lauren : all right , no one 's saying that , gloria . we just wan na be taken out of the `` i love him , but i actually hate him because he could put me in jail `` stage show . gloria : yeah , well , that 's just it . it 's not like that anymore . michael : no . no , do n't say that . gloria : it 's true , michael . i think i am falling in love with the son of a bitch . michael : no . no . no . lauren : oh , my god , you 've been saying for weeks that you love him . gloria : but i did n't mean it . michael : all right , it 's , uh ... okay , 9 hours , 58 minutes . gloria : i detest the man . i have loathed him with every fiber of my being . and then today -- tonight -- something changed . god help me , but i think i am falling in love with him , michael . [ scene_break ] kevin : oh , we 're closing . why do n't you come back tomorrow or never ? jeff : i 'm looking for your mother . kevin : not here . jeff : oh , she 's not at the mansion either . kevin : no ? is her passport missing , too ? probably could n't stand being around you any longer and defected to cuba . jeff : ( chuckles ) i doubt it . i think your mother finally realizes she wants to be with me as much as i wan na be with her . kevin : is that the punch line ? jeff : ( laughs ) there is no punch line . the joke 's over . your mother finally wants me as much as i want her . [ scene_break ] [ adam remembering ] hope : it was my decision to keep victor out of your life . i forced him to stay away from you . adam : mom , you already told me that . hope : i need you to believe it . i need you to know in your heart that it 's the truth . he loved me and you enough to let us go , to let me do things my own way , to let me raise you the way that i thought was best . [ scene_break ] adam : happy birthday , mom . i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) victor : yeah ? adam : hi , it 's adam . um , are you busy ? victor : uh , in fact , i am in my office , working , yes . adam : i 'd like to come and see you . i need to come see you . [ scene_break ] jack : hey there . adam : jack , sharon , that was quite a party we threw the other night . jack : oh , thanks , thanks . oh , and thank you for convincing victor to advertise with `` restless style . `` that was a big help . sharon : it really gives us a lot of credibility . adam : it 's good for you . it 's good for us . jack : i did n't think anyone could convince that man of anything . listen , when they honeymoon is over and you get to know the real victor , give me a call . there might be opportunities . adam : thank you , have a good evening . sharon : good night . good night . jack : what ? sharon : victor ? you just could n't stop yourself , could you ? jack : who could ? sharon : all i 'm saying is , we have our own problems right now . jack : yeah , alistair . where for art thou , alistair ? he 's probably in some bar we 've never heard of , getting wasted on my money . that 's what we get for hiring an alcoholic actor . sharon : you know what the crazy thing is ? that was almost working . if gloria was scared enough , she might 've moved out of that mansion . jack : not anymore . i have to admit it , i blew it . i lost the house for us . sharon : well , maybe not . i mean , maybe jeff will convince her to change her mind . jack : the only one who 's gon na change gloria 's mind is gloria . besides , right now she hates jeffrey every bit as much as she hates me . [ scene_break ] gloria : i know you think it 's crazy . michael : no , i think you 're crazy . lauren : i sang fen a song . he went right back to sleep . michael : well , maybe you should sing a song to gloria . how about a chorus of `` ca n't help loving that man `` ? gloria : listen , i 'm the first one to say it 's bizarre . lauren : i 'll be the second . michael : it 's twisted , gloria . gloria : i understand why you 're upset . michael : oh , do you ? well , let me get this straight , this new beloved -- the one who blackmailed you , who forced you to marry him , who helped that pompous ass , that egomaniacal idiot jack abbott to hire an actor to play your late husband to scare you out of your home . this is the man you feel you can build a healthy relationship with ? you 're telling us this sadism turns you on ? gloria : now that 's just mean . lauren : ( sighs ) she 's your mother , but i got lost around sadism . gloria : in my entire life , i never knew a man that i felt was truly my ... equal , until jeffrey bardwell . [ scene_break ] kevin : you 're delusional , dude . jeff : kisses do n't lie . kevin : but you do . repeatedly . get your hands -- jeff : ( laughs ) face it , kev , your mother 's hooked on me . of course right now she 's fighting it . kevin : oh , right , and -- and just pretending that you make her skin crawl . jeff : wrong . i know your mother very well . kevin : why are you telling me this ? jeff : because she listens to you . kevin : so what ? jeff : i want you to give her a message . kevin : rent yourself a carrier pigeon . jeff : tell her i want her in the worst possible way . kevin : no . that is just too much -- no . no . jeff : and that i 'll wait for her as long as it takes . kevin : you know , i - i know what you 're doing here . you 're messing with her head . you 're messing with her head , so that you can send her off to the looney bin , right ? and then since you 're her trustee , you can write yourself checks from here to eternity . jeff : nah . i 'm completely serious . listen , there 's a lot of beautiful women out there , but with gloria , it 's like i 've met the female version of myself . kevin : that is a scary thought . jeff : you know , i hope you and your brother can get past your hostility and learn to accept the fact that i love gloria and gloria loves me . kevin : why do you care what we think ? jeff : well , because one day i hope we can be one big , happy , extremely wealthy family . [ scene_break ] michael : just once i would like to know what it would be like to have a mother who is normal , instead of one who is so ... completely embraced the concept of crazy . gloria : i 'm not crazy . i 'm unique . michael : 9 hours , 15 minutes . gloria : oh , come on , michael , please do n't leave . i need your advice . michael : sorry , i 'm all out . gloria : so you are n't going to help me ? lauren : oh , we are helping you , even if you do n't see that . michael : listen , dump jeff , stay with jeff , love him , hate him , go to jail , stay out of jail . it 's your life , gloria . do what you want with it . but leave us out of it . i need to get some air . [ scene_break ] victor : can i get you something ? adam : um ... coffee -- coffee would be great . victor : all right . coffee , it is . adam : thank you . victor : what 's on your mind , adam ? adam : mom . today 's her birthday . victor : yeah , i know . adam : you know , sometimes i see a ... woman with mom 's hair from behind or i think i hear her laughing or talking . victor : yeah . it must be tough . adam : it 's like the loss just comes back again . victor : i know . adam : i wan na know about you and her . victor : you sure ? adam : yeah . i wan na know everything . i wan na know how it started . why it ended . victor : i was driving through kansas . i was held up and robbed , believe it or not . i kept walking through the countryside and happened upon your mother 's farm . adam : she took you in ? victor : well , she needed help , and i offered it to her and , uh , in return , she asked me to stay . adam : i find that hard to believe . victor : well , let me ... put it this way , i was in turmoil , a lot of turmoil at the time . my life was ... rather upsetting . and , um ... i thought the best place to be would be behind the wheel on an open road . adam : ( sighs ) okay , so ... your life was in turmoil , as you say . you were estranged from your wife and kids . now , you 're just recently divorced . your ex - wife 's moved on . she 's with another man . your other son barely speaks to you . victor : so you 're wondering if i 'm gon na hit the road again ? adam : are you ? victor : ( chuckles ) not that i know of . adam : you know , i - i think what i 'm struggling with is ... mom said so many wonderful things about you . she was dying , and she felt that that was the most important thing for me to know . but it does n't make any sense . victor : you mean , because of the absence -- my absence in your life ? adam : because of your absence in her life . victor : and now you 're wondering if what she said about me was true ? there 's a lot of things you do n't know , adam . adam : well , that 's why i 'm here . victor : i will tell you if you promise me to withhold judgment until you 've heard it all . [ scene_break ] lauren : i know i should n't care . but i have to ask . gloria : ask what ? lauren : how could this happen ? how could you proclaim your sudden love for jeffrey bardwell after you hated him ? gloria : i do n't know . lauren : so now he 's the great -- latest great love of your life ? gloria : all right , i 'll try to explain it . we were having another one of our fights , complete with unidentified flying objects . next thing i know , i 'm in his arms and he 's kissing me and the room started spinning . i 'm telling you , lauren , i saw stars . lauren : that is chemistry . it 's not love . gloria : i do n't know , it felt pretty real to me . and all these months i 've been trying to get away from the guy and ... with one kiss ... i 'm losing it , right ? lauren : right . ( cell phone ringing ) lauren : gon na answer that ? gloria : no . it 's jeffrey , i do n't wan na talk to him . [ scene_break ] jeff : gloria , look , i know you 're scared , but admit it , you 're thrilled , too . ( chuckles ) call me . kevin : why are you still here helping yourself to my coffee , standing behind my bar ? jeff : wait a minute , wait a minute , i give you a sports car and i ca n't even get a lousy cup of coffee ? kevin : no . go away . michael : well , if it is n't my beloved stepfather . jeff : mikey . michael : mmm . jeff : you do n't happen to know where your mother is , do you ? michael : no . jeff : well , if either one of you guys sees her , would you tell her that i 'll wait up for her ? kevin : you will not believe what he just told me . michael : yes , i will , because gloria just told me the same thing . apparently , they are the hottest new couple in genoa city . kevin : where is she ? michael : at my place with lauren . kevin : good . good . the four of us need to pow - wow . michael : no , we do n't . kevin : of course we do . michael : of course we do n't . i 've seen this movie before . i know how it ends . we plead , we talk and gloria does exactly what she wants . well , you can count lauren and me out . and if you want my considered advice , count yourself out , as well . [ scene_break ] victor : i relished my time at the farm . adam : i ca n't imagine you bringing slops for the pigs . victor : you ca n't , can you ? adam : driving the combine ? yeah . yeah . painting the barn ? okay , maybe . but slops for the pigs ? no . victor : you know , there 's dignity -- a lot of dignity to manual labor . i loved it . i loved kansas . the sky , sunflowers . the people were very nice . immense cornfields . adam : you did n't miss the fast lane , wheeling and dealing ? victor : not really . and to be frank with you , to be in the presence of your mother -- i considered that a gift . adam : yeah , i feel the same way . victor : i read somewhere that those of us who can see often walk sightless among miracles . and your mother was blind , but boy , could she see . adam : i know . what else did you do on the farm ? victor : what else did i do ? well , i ... fixed fences and baled hay and i stocked the pond . adam : you were the one that put the large mouth bass in the pond ? victor : that 's right . adam : oh , you know what ? i never knew . i 'd try to figure that out for months . victor : you caught one or two of 'em , did n't you ? adam : i learned how to fly fish in that pond . are you kidding me ? victor : my time on the farm changed my life in many ways . but then it was time to go back home and i asked your mother to come along and she agreed . adam : she must 've loved you . to leave her home , she ... victor : it was the only home she had ever known . adam : were the two of you happy together here ? victor : you know ... i loved your mother . very -- very gentle feelings towards her . and for awhile , we were very happy . adam : but only for a while . victor : only for a while . [ scene_break ] jack : well , alistair has n't shown up at the gym . the bartender has n't seen any sight of him . sharon : maybe he just left town on his own ? jack : we should be so lucky . missing alistair and now this pending lawsuit , think we got enough headaches ? sharon : do you really think michael 's gon na go through with this ? jack : are you kidding ? that man would sue me if my dog peed on a fire hydrant on his side of the curb . as for gloria , she 's gon na keep her claws at abbott mansion as long as she can . sharon : so what do we do ? do we give up ? jack : i 'm starting to wonder if it 's worth it to keep fighting . [ scene_break ] gloria : i do n't know whether to kiss jeffrey bardwell or kill him . lauren : you really wan na live the rest of your life with that kind of man ? gloria : no . lauren : then do n't . you do n't always have to pick the most self - destructive path , you know ? look , i 'm -- i 'm not trying to hurt your feelings , but ... your track record speaks for itself . tom fisher 's on top of that list . gloria : i was a different person back then . look at john . he was a good man . lauren : i will give you that . he was wonderful . but what did you really learn from that experience ? nothing . you did n't sit back and just enjoy your good fortune . it 's just been one crazy stunt after another . gloria : i do n't know why these things always happen to me . lauren : that 's just it . they do n't just happen to you , gloria . you are attracted to drama and chaos like a moth to a flame . gloria : that 's not fair and it 's not nice . lauren : but it 's true . so if you continue to live your life like this , just do n't involve us . okay ? gloria : so you and michael and fen are gon na turn your back on me ? lauren : the way you live your life is exhausting and it 's bad for my family . it 's as simple as that . [ scene_break ] kevin : so mom really is into jeff ? i totally thought he was making that up . michael : would that it were so . kevin : i mean , the guy has a heavy , heavy creep factor . he could actually be dangerous . this is really bad for mom . michael : indeed . kevin : so how do we help her ? michael : we do n't . kevin : come again ? michael : this time we do n't do anything . she always assumes we 'll bail her out . kevin : so ? michael : so it 's got ta stop . if we ca n't change gloria , and apparently we ca n't , we have to change . kevin : no , no , but , michael , if we do n't -- michael : she sucks the energy out of us , kevin ! ca n't you see that ? it 's sick . it 's wrong . kevin : well , i - i just do n't think you 're being fair here . i mean , i messed up , you stood by me . michael : that 's different . kevin : how so ? michael : you 're my brother , not my mother . you learned from your mistakes . you genuinely want to be a better person . kevin : so does mom . michael : no . no . gloria wants revenge . she wants a hefty bank account . she wants doting children and beautiful grandchildren she can boast about . more than anything , gloria wants to be the center of attention at all times . but what gloria does not want is to grow up and to be an adult . and the sooner you accept that , the better off you 'll be . kevin : okay , i admit gloria can be a little selfish sometimes . but look at what she 's been through . you know , sometimes being a little selfish is the best defense . michael : it kills me that you ca n't see what she 's doing to you . kevin : and what exactly is she doing to me ? michael : she has you so wrapped around her diamond - clad little finger that you barely have a life of your own . kevin : i have a life . michael : until she calls and you drop everything to run to her side . kevin : yeah , yeah , and imagine where she would be if i did n't ? michael : oh , you call it support , i call it enabling . kevin : you know what ? back off . all right , you have no right attacking me . michael : i 'm not attacking you . this is what you have to do . kevin : no , no , you 're basically saying -- you 're basically saying i do n't have a mind of my own . well , guess what ? anything i ever do for mom i do because i want to . do you have any idea how much she 's done for me ? she stepped up to the plate . she paid for jana 's surgery when nobody else would . do you have any idea -- any idea how much that means to me ? michael : yes , yes , yes , i do . i do . kevin : good . good . michael : but you still have to stay away from her -- kevin : shut up . i do n't wan na hear any more of this . michael : sit down ! sit down ! i am trying to save you from a world of hurt . kevin : i ... i know what a world of hurt feels like . i 've been there . i 'm not going back . michael : i hope you do n't . because the last thing i want is to see you sacrifice your job and your relationship and all the hard work you 've done to make people know that you want to be a better man . because if you do , if you stand up for gloria instead of yourself ... i ca n't promise that i will be able to save you . [ scene_break ] gloria : i never meant to cause you and michael so much trouble . because i do love you . lauren : i know that . gloria : and i am sorry . lauren : i do n't need an apology . i want it to stop . and i really believe that you can change if you want to . gloria : i just need to get that crazy kiss out of my head . lauren : gloria , do you know how many women mistake a hot kiss for true love ? gloria : yeah , you 're probably right . lauren : do n't be one of them . [ scene_break ] victor : your mother had some wonderful times in genoa city . she loved the lake . i remember she would stand outside sometimes and listen to the wind howl through the spruce . and then she would go by the lakeshore she would just sort of ... smell the thunderstorm brewing on the other side of the water , you know ? adam : she have a hard time adjusting ? victor : yeah , but blame myself for that . adam : why ? victor : i went back to work . i simply did n't pay enough attention to her . adam : nikki told me that she was part of the reason . victor : yeah . she had something to do with that . but eventually your mother and i reconciled . we got married . she became pregnant with you . adam : well , i know i was born in kansas . victor : that 's right . adam : is that why she left ? because you did n't want me ? now be straight with me because i am my father 's son . i can tell when you 're lying . victor : i think the reason your mother left ... to go back to kansas was because she never really liked it well enough here . adam : why not ? victor : well , think about it . kansas -- i mean , she felt at home . she knew that farm inside out , knew every nook and cranny . and around here she always had to ask people to , you know , show her where to go . adam : well , wait a minute , mom was not a quitter . victor : it had nothing to do with quitting . it had to do with the fact that she did n't like it well enough here , that 's all . adam : so she just left ? victor : yeah . adam : you did n't try and talk her out of it ? victor : did you ever try to talk your mother out of something that she had made up her mind about ? adam : you let her -- you let us go . victor : but it is what she wanted . you have to understand that . and then there was cliff -- the man who became your father . adam : yeah , you know , i barely remember cliff . he died when i was so young . victor : he was a good man . adam : that 's what i 've been told . victor : and after he passed away , your mother came back to genoa city and she brought you along . you were a young kid . adam : did you give me boxing gloves ? victor : yeah . i have n't thought about that in years . adam : well , you know , it does n't sound like you fought very hard to keep us around . victor : adam , that was n't the case . it had nothing to do with that . it had to do with the fact that your mother felt far more comfortable being back on the farm . adam : but it you 'd loved us , you would n't have let us go . [ scene_break ] gloria : hey , kevin , it 's me . listen , sweetie , i need you to run by the mansion . i 'm not staying there tonight and i left in such a hurry i forgot to pick up a few things . kevin : no . gloria : what ? kevin : no . i ca n't go by the mansion . i ca n't pick up anything for you . gloria : honey , it 's just a few toiletries . kevin : look , mom , i got stuff going on . you need some toiletries , go to the all night drugstore . gloria : well , if you do n't wan na do your mother a favor , just say so . you do n't have to be so dramatic about it . kevin : i 'm tired , mom . i 'm tired of being taken for granted , tired of being at your beck and call . gloria : sorry to have been such a burden . kevin : i have to go . uh , jana 's waiting for me . gloria : did you have a nice chat with your brother ? michael : i hope so . gloria : i just asked him for a favor -- a small favor . he said no . michael : good for him . gloria : i guess this means i ca n't rely on either one of my sons anymore . so be it . good - bye , michael . i do n't stay where i 'm not wanted . michael : you can still sleep here tonight . gloria : yeah , i can , but i wo n't . [ scene_break ] jack : what do you know about mercenaries ? sharon : not much . jack : i was thinking maybe we could hire an armed unit or two . sharon : yeah , well , it would take an entire battalion to get gloria out . jack : all this to try to protect our home . sharon : you put up a hell of a fight , jack . jack : oh , a home is supposed to be a refuge , a place of peace for your family . look at us now . noah ca n't even live with us during all this insanity . sharon : yeah , well , that 's the worst part about this whole thing , and i hate gloria for that . jack : i hate her enough for both of us . and i want noah back , living with us . i really do . sharon : gloria actually thinks that john would want her to have the house , you know ? jack : she could be right . sharon : well , whatever you decide , i 'm gon na support you either way . john : now it 's clear what you have to do , son . so stop whining and get on with it . jack : is that really what you want ? sharon : who are you talking to ? jack : i 'm sorry . myself . john : but this business with alistair is beneath you . you have a beautiful wife . you have a terrific son and a family any man would be proud of . with them by your side , you could be content in a cave . jack : i love you . as far as this battle for the house goes ... it 's all over . [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm sorry i woke you . lauren : oh , i was n't sleeping . my central nervous system wo n't cooperate . ( sighs ) so gloria left ? michael : she did . lauren : what happened ? michael : well ... she asked kevin to do something or other for her and he said no . by the way , bravo , kevin . so she decided that her sons had turned on her and left in a self - righteous huff . lauren : you okay ? michael : yeah , me ? i 'm relieved . lauren : oh , i know you , michael baldwin . you feel guilty for pushing your mother away . michael : i did what i had to do . for us . the rest is up to gloria . [ scene_break ] jeff : ( chuckles ) i knew you 'd be back . what do you say ... we start again where we left off ? gloria : no . jeff : we 'll go slow . we 'll build to the excitement . gloria : jeffrey , listen to me , about what happened before -- what do you want ? jack : i came by to give you something . ( keys hit floor ) jack : the house is yours . gloria : heard that before . what 's the angle this time , jack ? jack : no angle . i 'm selling you my half of the house . i 'll send the papers over tomorrow morning . gloria : what changed your mind ? jeff : leave well - enough alone . jack : you 've made me change my mind . you polluted every memory in this house beyond repair . so you can do anything you want with the house . tear it down . live in it . hell , you can build gloria land for all i care . gloria : maybe i will . jack : you 're a sad , mean - spirited person , gloria . even your family does n't like you . well , i 'm not spending any more energy on you . i am gon na focus on sharon and noah and peace -- something my family needs , something my father would want . [ scene_break ] adam : you know , you could 've at least visited . victor : as a matter of fact , i did once . i gave you a tour of the newman jet . adam : i remember ... i remember something about that . that was you ? victor : did you mother have other friends with private jets ? adam : you know , she talked about you . she did . victor : oh , she did ? adam : yeah . victor : ah . adam : but she never indicated to me that you were anything more that a rich friend from out of town . victor : well , i have a feeling she did n't wan na confuse you unnecessarily , you know ? adam : she never called you for help ? victor : now what do you think ? adam : yeah , i know . she would n't do that . victor : exactly . adam : i could 've used some help , though , with tuition . i mean , i flipped a lot of burgers . i 'm kidding . victor : well , let me tell you , you mother did a hell of a job raising you . adam : thank you . victor : yep . adam : and thanks for ... for this . victor : it 's been a long time coming , adam . adam : yeah , yeah , i guess it has . um ... well , i think i 'm gon na go . victor : now i want you to know that ... i 'm gon na be out of town for awhile . i want you and victoria and neil to run the ship . adam : we 'll do our best , sir . again , um ... thank you . victor : my pleasure , adam . [ next_on ] gloria : my sons have turned their back on me . jeff : if you want somebody to blame for that , you need to look in the mirror . jill : we need to find out why gloria married jeffrey . adam : this is for you . phyllis : ah . wow . | glo of destruction has run out of allies ; michael , lauren and kevin have decided to stop coming to her rescue and getting involved in her foolish schemes . glo and jeffrey both admit that they just might be made for each other . jack and sharon play where 's alistair , then after receiving a visit from john , jack decides to give glo the mansion and start fresh . adam searches for answers from victor , asking him to tell him the story of how he and hope came to be and not be . |
( cell phone ringing ) sharon : hi , jack . jack : hey . everything here seems well in hand . want me to come pick you up ? sharon : um , actually , i think i 'm gon na bail on you tonight . jack : no . sharon : yeah . i 'm tired and it 's a family event . jack : yeah , and you are family . that 's not gon na change , sharon , whether we 're divorced or not . sharon : well , tonight should be about chloe and billy and he would n't -- i mean , i 'm sure that -- um ... i do n't belong there . jack : do this for me ? come on , there 's gon na be all these speeches about love and marriage . i 'm not gon na be able to get through this without you . sharon : you do n't play fair , you know ? jack : come on , i 'm not gon na take no for an answer . [ scene_break ] chloe : yeah , no , fiji is very far away . well , what about your sister ? is she available ? oh . yeah , she 's gon na be with you . okay , well , you know what ? we 'll just have to photoshop you in . all right , thanks . talk to you soon . bye . billy : what 'd the hiltons have to say ? chloe : ( sighs ) unavailable . well , i guess that is what happens when you hang out with ones who jet set . billy : well , we could always push this thing off a couple weeks . chloe : no . no . my mom -- she 'll be so crushed . and you said that you wanted to get married right away , right ? billy : right . chloe : okay . so all systems go , whether we have a maid of honor or not . and it 's just important that we get married . important for delia , i mean . [ scene_break ] ashley : thank you . victor : you know that i would n't mind going with you . ashley : oh , my own personal bodyguard ? victor : mm - hmm . ashley : i think i might feel more relaxed not having to referee between you and jack . but thanks for offering . victor : hi , sweetheart . are n't you going with your mother ? abby : nope . staying with you . victor : you are ? but i gave the chef the night off . abby : then can we go out to dinner ? ashley : oh . victor : i would love to do that . get your coat . abby : okay . bye . ashley : bye . wait a second , give me a hug . abby : oh . ashley : have fun , honey . abby : okay . ashley : not too late , okay . victor : do n't you worry . ashley : all right . victor : i 'll miss you . ashley : good . i 'll miss you , too . oh . hi , rafe . hi , adam . adam : hi , ashley . ashley : um ... well , excuse me . i have to go . bye . victor : so did you have any problems with the house arrest officer ? rafael : no problems . victor : all right . estella is here , so if you need anything , you can get it from her , all right ? abby and i are going out to dinner . adam : is that abby ? abby : hi , adam . adam : well , uh , i 'd love to join you , but , unfortunately , my leash does n't stretch that far . victor : i think it 's preferable to being caged up . [ scene_break ] jill : this many people are coming to watch the debacle ? esther : the blessed union between your son and my daughter ? jill : mm . esther : yes . and you and all the abbotts on the groom 's side , and brock and mrs. c. and murphy . jill : you invited the con artists ? esther : just mrs. c. and her fiancé . oh , she was so excited when i called her . jill : i 'm going to bed . wake me when it 's over . esther : well , wait , wait , what about the rehearsal dinner ? jill : no one expects me to be there . esther : your son is the groom . jill : my son is not speaking to me these days . esther : this dinner is in his honor . how is he gon na feel if you do n't show up ? no matter what has gone on between the two of you , you will always be his mother . [ scene_break ] murphy : mm . what is that ? kay : uh , chicken ala duchess . brock 's nickname for me -- duchess . murphy : ah , so we 're celebrating his return ? kay : and mine . what do you think about that , murph ? moving to genoa city , moving in with me ? murphy : well , i remember it from when we broke in last christmas . that 's an awfully big house . kay : you having second thoughts ? murphy : second thoughts ? no , i 'm just , uh , worried that i - i 'd get lost there . kay : well , i 'll come and find you . murphy : now that i can live with . look ... we 'll take it as it comes . you wan na go home . and i 'm happy living anywhere -- as long as you 're there . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone vibrating ) noah : ( sighs ) hey . eden : hi . you alone ? noah : for a minute . eden : miss you . noah : me , too . eden : what are you doing ? noah : uh , i 'm gon na see my mom . we kinda got into it this morning . eden : what 'd i do now ? noah : believe it or not , it was n't you this time . eden : that 's progress . sort of . noah : she 's just been acting really weird . eden : well , she 's getting divorced . noah : yeah , then she 's not . then she is . she does n't know what she wants . anyway , what 's going on with you ? eden : babysitting delia abbott . noah : at jack 's ? eden : yeah . why ? noah : hey , um , i - i got ta go . all right , later . hi . sharon : thank you . oh , hi , noah . you want some coffee ? noah : no thanks . sharon : okay . noah : look , i 'm sorry about this morning . sharon : me , too . noah : it just -- you know , caught me off guard , you moving out of jack 's place again . sharon : i 'm so sorry , honey . noah : you know , i get it . you have to do what you think is right . it 's just ... sharon : it 's -- it 's confusing . noah : you 've always been the one with all the answers . sharon : but you know what ? i - i 'm really -- i - i 'm getting it together , though , now . and -- and moving out -- that 's part of that . because i 'm not leaning on jack anymore , and -- and that 's good . noah : cool . you look great . sharon : really ? thanks . um , so jack 's having this thing tonight for chloe and billy . noah : sounds like you do n't wan na go . sharon : well , it 's just awkward . noah : do you want some moral support ? sharon : what , would you go with me ? noah : sure . sharon : okay , well , do n't say that unless you really mean it . 'cause i 'd take you up on that . noah : mom , let 's roll . sharon : thanks , noah . you 're such a good son . [ scene_break ] jack : so , no mustache ? ashley : victor is with abby . jack : how about that ? i may actually enjoy this evening . ashley : oh , be quiet . jack : or not . ashley : hello , jill . jill : it 's not like i wan na be here . jack : should n't you be at jabot protecting your throne ? after all , it 'll only be a few hours before katherine comes back and throws you out on your butt . jill : sorry to burst your bubble , jack , but brock 's in town . this d.n.a . test will prove definitively that the woman 's a fraud . jack : you do n't have even the slightest doubt that this woman is n't katherine ? ashley : oh , she has to believe it . otherwise , her entire world will evaporate before her very eyes . jack : would n't that be a shame ? ashley : ( sighs ) billy : hey , mom . i was n't sure you would be here . jill : i 'm here for you . chloe : and what an interesting wedding gift -- a pink slip . thank you . esther : hi , honey . chloe : mom ! hi ! look at you ! you look gorgeous . esther : oh , you look amazing . billy . billy : hi . ashley : esther , it 's so lovely to see you . it 's been a while . esther : oh , ashley , it 's great to see you , too . jack , thank you so much for doing this . jack : billy found himself a wonderful girl . i think that 's good reason to celebrate . esther : you are so right . we are gon na be one big family . jill : kill me now . [ scene_break ] victor : is that enough for you ? abby : yeah , i 'm not really hungry . i just wanted to hang with you . victor : i 'm glad you decided to do that . abby : so , i thought adam was n't supposed to leave the house . victor : well , apparently , he has a meeting with the house arrest officer . abby : weird . i never know what to say to him . victor : yeah . abby : i mean , he 's my half - brother , but i hardly know him . victor : well , you know , none of us know him as well as we though we did . abby : i feel kinda bad for him . the other day , i actually tried to walk around with my eyes closed , just to see what it was like . it was pretty freaky . victor : it 's a terrible fate . it really is . but , sweetheart , do n't you worry about adam . i 'm concerned with him , uh , you should be worrying about school and your friends , all right ? abby : and my new baby brother or sister ? victor : that 's right . adam is my problem . [ scene_break ] rafael : okay , adam , if you have everything you need , i 'm gon na get going . oh , wait , before i forget . i have the things you left in your cell , when you went to the infirmary . adam : do n't worry about it . just throw it away . i do n't need anything . rafael : even the letter from your father ? adam : what letter ? oh , the -- right , the test that he gave me when he thought i was faking the blindness . rafael : adam , did anyone read this to you ? adam : uh , no , but , uh ... i doubt i need to hear any of it . i 'm sure it 's the same -- same crap i get from the old man all the time . rafael : you need to hear this . rafael : `` it breaks my heart to think of you in that place . feeling abandoned by everyone . alone . unloved . there have been times in my life when i felt that way . those experiences made me the man i am -- strong , determined and self- reliant . this experience you 're having will help you grow in positive ways if you let it . that might sounds like tough love , but it is love just the same . you are my son , and always will be . if you take away only one thought from this letter , let it be that . victor . `` surprised ? adam : very . maybe there is hope . [ scene_break ] murphy : boy , the dinner was delicious . kay : well , i remember it tasting better . murphy : be glad that you remember it at all . speaking of which ... time for your pills . kay : oh , thank you , thank you . murphy : boy , i ca n't get over it . all those doctors and hospitals , and brock figures out what 's wrong with you . kay : well ... murphy : lyme disease ? kay : i used to take walks on the property . probably got a tick bite and did n't even realize it . something so simple ... murphy : yeah , made your life so complicated . kay : well , some of those complications are very worthwhile . do you know when i get back home , i 'm going to write another book . murphy : oh . kay : mm - hmm . because the first one certainly does n't end the story . [ scene_break ] jill : thank you . oh . your father loved these pieces . they always reminded me of him . jack : gee , i wonder what my father would think of you now . ( doorbell rings ) billy : i 'll get it . ahem . ashley : hey , how 's delia ? esther : oh , she 's sleeping like an angel . jill : oh , good . i 'll just take a quick peek . chloe : i do n't think so . jill : i 'm not even allowed to see her now ? chloe : of the two grandmothers , we 've decided that my mother is a better fit for the job , but you are more than welcome to stay on in a lesser position . ashley : oh , i like this girl a lot . colleen : well , i ca n't say the same . i was hoping you 'd made your escape . billy : we all have to grow up sometime , right ? colleen : and this is growing up , billy ? marrying someone you do n't even like ? billy : come on , not this again . colleen : i just remember the last time you got married and how happy you were . billy : at least this time i wo n't get my heart broken . colleen : that is no reason to marry someone . billy : hey , look , it 's gon na be okay . i know what i 'm doing . colleen : i hope so . billy : what are you doing here ? sharon : not my idea , trust me . billy : well , i have an idea . leave . sharon : jack said he would cancel the party if i were n't here . billy : even better . hey , noah . i did n't know you were coming . noah : is that okay ? billy : of course it is , man . it 's good to see you . uh , there 's plenty of food in there . go get it . noah : all right . thanks . sharon : listen , it 's not a big deal , okay ? do n't freak out . i 'm gon na make an appearance , then i 'm gon na leave . billy : fine . you 're not gon na be here tomorrow , are you ? sharon : no . jill : so glad i took your advice and came . otherwise , i would 've missed all this lovely hostility . chloe : ( sighs ) thank you . jack : thank you . for that lovely little zinger you sent jill 's way . chloe : hey , nobody 's gon na knock my man down . i wo n't take it . jack : spoken like a true abbott . chloe : ( chuckles ) jack : and we abbotts stick together . chloe : ah . ( glasses clink ) sharon : hi . i miss anything ? jack : hey . oh , not at all . you look great . chloe : actually , jack was just telling me that , um , that i can really count on my new family , and i have a really big favor . jack : name it . chloe : i need a matron of honor . sharon : me ? jack : wait , that 's a great idea . sharon : no , i - i 'm -- i could n't . i mean , i 'm sure you would like to have your mother up there . chloe : no , actually , my mother 's gon na be watching the baby . it would really mean the world to me . sharon : well , actually , i promised a friend that i would be somewhere else tomorrow . chloe : no , no , you have to be here . jack : what friend ? sharon : um ... sure , yeah , i - i would ... i 'll be your maid of honor . chloe : thank you so much ! you do n't understand ! oh , you saved the day ! [ scene_break ] jack : congratulations , billy , on your great taste and great judgment . chloe and cordelia are a wonderful addition to the abbott family . we welcome you with open arms . if we can be of any help , you let us know . we 're eager to pitch in . and thanks to your future mother - in - law , most of us have a lot of time on our hands . jill : i would like to say something , too . i realize that i 'm not gon na win any popularity contests around here tonight , but i want you to know that i love you , and whether you believe that or not , i am here for you . billy : does that mean i get my job back ? jack : to billy and chloe . ashley : hear , hear . noah : cheers ! chloe : cheers ! colleen : thank you . sharon : do n't you think maybe ashley would make a - a better matron of honor ? colleen : oh , no , she 's pregnant . ca n't fit into the dress . sharon : oh , um ... well , what -- what about you ? colleen : no , no , no , been there , done that . at billy 's first wedding . the real wedding . . . noah : do n't you wan na be in the wedding , mom ? colleen : except for chloe , no one does . least of all the groom . jack : wait , bob olson , the headhunter ? billy : yep , he wants to interview me . jack : for a job here in town ? billy : new york . esther : new york ? chloe : well , we got ta go where the opportunities are . esther : jill , you ca n't let them leave . jill : he 's not going anywhere , esther . it 's an empty threat . it 's exactly the kind of petulant , immature behavior that told me he was n't ready to run jabot . jack : unlike the bartender . jill : cane is steady and dependable . exactly the reason you chose him over billy . was n't it , chloe ? chloe : see , that is the difference between you and me , jill . billy was always my favorite . colleen : she 's just not his . chloe : i heard that . jill : well , i do n't have a favorite , chloe . i just know both my sons for who they are . esther : you can not chase my granddaughter out of town . i will never forgive you . chloe : excuse me ? that 's all that you 're gon na do ? i think i deserve a lot more than that , and you better learn quickly . billy : guys , cool it off . cool off . cool off . colleen : yeah , why do n't you learn and figure it out quickly . jill : they probably wo n't even make it to their wedding . chloe : oh , you wish , do n't you ? jack : wait , wait , wait , back off . jill : both my sons deserve a lot better than you . ashley : stop it ! right now ! all of you ! as of tomorrow , we are all going to be family . now you may not like it very much , but for the sake of my little niece , you are all going to suck it up and deal with it . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) noah : hey . eden : hi ! if jack sees your car , he 's gon na call your mom . noah : i came with my mom . got myself invited to the party . eden : you 're so smart . noah : oh , look at you flattering me . how 's babysitting going ? eden : uh , she 's been out the entire time . noah : yeah ? eden : yeah . noah : good . cordelia : ( cries ) noah : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : have you seen noah anywhere ? colleen : um , no . he 's probably getting seconds or something . sharon : excuse me . esther : you think if we glare at her any harder , she might turn to stone ? chloe : funny , i already thought that she had . billy : where are you going ? jill : i 'm leaving . it 's not like anybody 'll mind . billy , i meant what i said before . when it all goes to hell , and you know it will , i 'll be here for you . you 're my son and i love you . nothing can ever change that . jack : leaving so soon ? jill : thank you for a lovely evening , jack . jack : dessert , anyone ? [ scene_break ] adam : hey , how was dinner ? victor : it was wonderful . what have you been up to while we were gone ? adam : oh , you know , just , uh , taming the savage beast . victor : uh - huh . adam : you like , uh , opera , abby ? abby : uh , sure . ( cell phone ringing ) victor : excuse me one second . i need to answer this . adam : you -- you do like opera , abby ? abby : when i do n't have to listen to it . adam : you do n't like opera ? really ? come on . you call yourself a newman ? i 've been thinking , me and you -- we got a lot in common . you know , um , neither of us knew that victor was our dad at first . abby : yeah , but you did n't find out till you were older than me . adam : true . but , uh , at least that wo n't be a problem for the new baby , right ? what are you hoping for , boy or girl ? abby : either one . adam : you 're not gon na be jealous if it 's a girl ? abby : why should i be ? adam : okay , well , listen , just in case you are , um ... i want you to know that you can come talk to me about it . in fact , i want you to feel like you can , you know , talk to me about anything . i 'd like us to be friends , not just brother and sister , you know ? abby : okay . victor : so , have you persuaded abby on the merits of opera ? adam : uh , no , not yet . although , i 'm willing to give it a shot , if she is . abby : uh , let me get back to you on that . i have some algebra homework i have to go finish up . victor : all right , sweetheart . i 'm so glad you came out to dinner . adam : well , it 's the thought that counts , right ? victor : yes , adam , it is , indeed . [ scene_break ] eden : she 's out . noah : oh , yeah ? i swear , it 's like she knows when i touch you . eden : well ... here . better ? noah : it 's worth a shot . ( knock on door ) eden : hold on . sharon : eden ? you 're the babysitter ? oh . well , now i know why you disappeared . noah : look , do n't make a big deal out of this , please . sharon : is that the only reason you came here to see me tonight ? so that you could get invited here ? noah : no . i told you i was sorry about this morning . sharon : and why should i believe anything you say ? noah : oh , yeah , 'cause you 're so reliable . eden : please , stop . sharon : the two of you are not allowed to be together . noah : why ? why ? 'cause someone slipped extra books into her shopping bag ? it was n't even her shopping bag . she was holding it for us . sharon : we will talk about it when we get home . noah : which home ? where are you sleeping tonight ? do you even know ? sharon : noah ! eden : no , just go . noah : no , no , i 'm sick of this , okay ? you treat me like i 'm a juvenile delinquent . i get good grades . i do n't do drugs , i 'm not our partying every night . i mean , you 're the one who 's out of control . just 'cause your life 's a mess , does n't mean you can take over mine . [ scene_break ] billy : i know i said i wanted you there tomorrow , but if you 're too uncomfortable , i understand . colleen : i will be there . because i have to bring the getaway car just in case . billy : bye . colleen : bye . ashley : see ya . here 's some dessert . sorry , i took a bite . billy : oh . ashley : are you sticking around ? billy : no , sorry . ashley : we never even had a chance to talk . what about breakfast tomorrow ? billy : sounds good . ashley : okay . i 'll be the one with the three plates of food in front of her , you know ? jack : hey . you 're not leaving ? sharon : yeah . uh , you do n't want the matron of honor to fall over from exhaustion , do you ? jack : thank you for stepping up for chloe . she does n't have a lot of friends in this town . sharon : really . jack : hey , we 'll have fun . i 'll be right across the aisle from you , with billy . sharon : yay . um ... you wan na walk me out ? jack : sure . sharon : bye , billy . billy : good night . see you tomorrow . chloe : okay , we 're , uh , we 're gon na head out . esther : yeah , chloe 's gon na stay with me tonight . ashley : oh , that 's right . because the groom ca n't see the bride before the wedding . chloe : well , we did n't do anything else traditional , so i 'm just throwing mom a bone . billy : i 'm gon na miss you . chloe : i 'll miss you , too . see you at the altar . billy : i 'll be there . esther : bye , billy . ashley : yeah , i 'll see you . [ scene_break ] murphy : `` kenaf `` ? that 's not a word . kay : it certainly is . murphy : you 're cheating . you 're using the dictionary . kay : it says , `` a tropical asiatic plant . `` do n't tell me . this is educational . ( knock on door ) kay : what are you talking about ? murphy : oh , yeah , you 're teaching me how to cheat . come on in . jill : is she here ? kay : well , this is a surprise . jill : nice place . kay : all the comforts of home . murphy : can i , uh , get you something to drink ? jill : uh , no , thank you , i wo n't be staying . i just , um ... brock asked me to come . kay : to give you a second chance ? that 's very brave of you , jill . no , i - i mean that . it must frighten you . the thought that i ... i really am who i say i am . jill : you know how much i wanted to believe that . christmas day ? kay : little foggy . jill : when you surprised me at the house ? you do n't remember that ? kay : no , no , everything 's a little ... murphy : because of the concussion from the explosion . and the long term stuff -- that 's coming back more and more . jill : yeah , as nikki coaches her . kay : no , uh , no , because of the antibiotics . brock did n't tell you ? i 've been diagnosed with lyme disease , jill . murphy : here , look at this . it says that lyme disease untreated causes lapses in memory . that 's what 's wrong with your mother . jill : you have a circular rash , huh ? kay : i do n't recall . murphy : they fade with time . and then , look , not everyone gets 'em . jill : and dizziness , headaches , joint pain ? did you ever complain about any of these things to your doctors before today ? kay : i survived a car crash . i thought aches and pains were simply normal . jill : you just have an answer for everything . murphy : no , no , no , it was brock who first brought it up . jill : and you jumped all over it , did n't you ? murphy : yeah , sure . jill : yeah . you really did your homework . you told her exactly what to say and how to say it . in fact , you 're probably the one behind all this . kay : do n't you dare . jill : what 's the matter ? did i hit a little too close to home ? kay : you have no right to go after murphy that way . jill : do n't i ? is n't he your partner in crime ? kay : that 's enough . murphy : hold on , hold on , katherine . look , i can understand jill being skeptical . she 's been conned before . but if you look at the blood test the doctor did , you 'll see she has lyme antibodies in her system . jill : well , that does n't prove anything . marge could have lyme disease . she could have injected herself on purpose . kay : listen to yourself ! do you realize how ridiculous you sound ? murphy : do n't you want your mother back ? is n't that what you 've been praying for ? jill : that 's what you counted on ! that i would be so desperate with grief , i would buy anything , just like nikki and esther i d . kay : and paul and brock and victor and nicholas -- jill : i do n't care how many people are in your fan club ! you do n't fool me ! and neither do you , by the way . what do you want anyway ? you want the keys to the mansion ? you want a golden ticket -- kay : jill , i 'm warning you -- i 'm warning you ! jill : i 'm warning you ! all the two of you are gon na get out of this is matching prison jumpsuits . so give it up , murphy , or i 'll personally have you thrown in jail . although , it would be trading up . kay : all right , that 's it . that 's it . no , i 've had it . you sicken me , do you know that ? i mean , sneering at -- at murphy here , who is one of the kindest human beings i have ever known . this home has made me warm and has made me safe , even when my own daughter turned me out ! all your wealth and power -- your gorgeous mansion -- what has it done for you ? has it made you happy ? kinder ? more loving ? secure ? no , it has not ! it has made you the vindictive , paranoid , spoiled bitch you are , and i am ashamed ! jill : well , gee , that really cuts me to the quick . kay : you -- you have no idea of the poison you are spreading , do you ? you 're pushing everyone away . jill : everyone , meaning you ? kay : oh , not just me . your son , your granddaughter . oh , esther told me what you did to billy . forcing -- no -- forcing him out of his father 's company so you could take charge ? jill : i do n't need you to tell me how to run the company , moth -- kay : mother ? jill : marge ! marge ! stay away from my family , okay ? and stay away from the wedding tomorrow . kay : well , as i understand , we 're more welcome than you are . murphy : all right , all right , that 's close enough . kay : i 'm coming back , jill . oh , yes , i 'm coming back to ... my family , my company , my home . and there 's not one damned thing you can do about it ! [ scene_break ] chloe : oh , goodness ! it 's really happening ! esther : tomorrow , you walk do this aisle and become mrs. billy abbott . i 'm gon na warm up her bottle . chloe : okay . you 're just taking it all in stride , are n't you ? you think things like this happen to everyone ? well , they do n't . no , not to me , at least . one more night . then mommy 's gon na marry daddy . [ scene_break ] sharon : almost ready for another vodka tonic . but i want two limes this time . billy : hey , max ! i need , friend , to set me up . all right . maxie . maxie . maxie . ( imitates crowd cheering ) thanks . [ scene_break ] eden : can you believe it ? no more crying babies . noah : yeah , or annoying mothers . eden : finally alone . woman : what 'll you have ? noah : two hot chocolates , please . woman : be right back . noah : i 'm sure ! we just ca n't get a minute alone . eden : it 's a conspiracy . noah : i - i think it is . we -- we should get out of here . find someplace nobody knows us . eden : you 're not talking about running away . noah : no , no , like , um ... taking a break . like a vacation . eden : where ? noah : i do n't know . let me think . eden : well ... noah : oh ! that 's not actually helping me think . eden : no ? woman : got your drinks . noah : i 'm thinking fast . [ scene_break ] victor : well , your mood seems to have improved . adam : yeah , well , you know , the opera will do that for you . victor : mm - hmm . i have a feeling there 's more to it than that . adam : look , uh , i know i do n't necessarily show it much , but i want you to know i do appreciate what you 've done for me . and i 'm gon na use this opportunity . you know , bounce back . victor : good . glad you feel that way , adam . adam : uh , well , i think i 'll turn in . victor : need any help ? adam : no , no , this -- this part i got down . victor : all right . adam : good night , dad . victor : good night , adam . [ adam leaves the room and goes up the stairs half way and waits ] [ scene_break ] murphy : do n't you have somewhere else to be ? jill : i am not finished . kay : oh , yes , you are , you just do n't know it . wait until brock 's d.n.a . test . jill : yeah , it 'll prove you 're a fraud . kay : and if it does n't ? what 's left for you ? you 've pushed your sons aside . rejected me . alienated every friend and lover you 've ever had . your money and power -- that 's all gone . jill : do i look worried ? kay : well , you should be . now , go home . esther 's busy planning the wedding , and , um , i 'd like you to get our room ready . i like cut flowers and , uh , have some mints put on the pillow . jill : the two of you in my mother 's room ? over my dead body . kay : do n't tempt me , jill . now leave before i have you arrested for trespassing . murphy : hey . remind me to stay on your good side . kay : i know . she just brings out the worst in me . murphy : listen , maybe we should rethink the whole going to the wedding idea . kay : what ? murphy : you do n't wan na cause a scene . kay : murphy , kate is esther 's daughter , my namesake . now i promised her i would go , and i am going . and besides , that wedding is in my home . and by tomorrow , my friend , jill and everyone else is going to know that is the home of katherine chancellor ! my home ! [ scene_break ] ashley : you know , i actually started feeling a little sorry for jill tonight . jack : are you kidding me ? ashley : i said a little . she 's worried about billy . she 's knows he 's not ready for marriage . jack : it 'll be good for him . ashley : you ca n't honestly believe that . jack : yes , i do believe that . i think it 's exactly what he needs right now -- a little structure , a little responsibilities . it 's time to leave that playboy lifestyle behind . ashley : is n't that what you said about your first marriage ? now tell me , how did that work out for you again ? [ scene_break ] chloe : oh , did she go down ? esther : mm - hmm . chloe : great . esther : you excited ? chloe : i 've always felt like an outsider in this house . and tomorrow , billy abbott is going to stand next to me and make me his wife . esther : it 's everything you deserve , honey . you better get some rest . chloe : i know . i will . you go on up . chloe : billy ... i 'm going make you so happy . you just do n't know it yet . [ scene_break ] [ billy is in sharon 's room . they are on the bed ] billy : ( laughs ) sharon : ( giggles ) whoo ! billy : yeah ! come here . [ next_on ] sharon : get out of my purse ! phyllis : no , i 'm looking for those ceramic monkeys . man : all set ? chloe : billy ? jill : what are you gon na do about it ? do n't you dare ! | sharon declines the invitation to go to the party for billy and chloe . chloe and billy prepare for the party at the coach house . at the newman house , victor says good - bye to ashley before she leaves for the party . abby comes in and victor and abby make plans to go out for the night . adam comes in from the balcony with victor 's lawyer . at the chancellor house , esther readies for the party despite jill 's objections . at the cabin , katherine prepares a special meal for murph . |
adam : how do i look ? do i blend in with the crowd there at the ball ? patty : well , once you put the mask on , you 're gon na be fine . you know what ? we need to talk about me for a second . adam : what about you , patty ? patty : well , i know i 'm supposed to lie on the ground and pretend that i 'm unconscious until somebody finds me . adam : yeah , and our friend in the bathroom there . come on . what ? patty : right . right . i know . the cop you drugged . i know that , adam , it just -- adam : patty , come on . what 's your question ? we 're in a hurry here . patty : what -- what -- what if they do n't believe me ? what if they think i helped you out and -- you know what ? i 'm gon na just call jack , and he 's gon na let me -- and i can let him know that -- adam : hey , relax , you 're gon na have a bulletproof cover story . patty : aah ! oh , god ! adam : ahh , there we go . i did n't use all the syringe on the cop . i saved some for you , patty . nighty - night . [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't suppose either of you have seen emily . victor : you mean she is n't back yet ? jack : no , and i ca n't seem to reach her on her phone , either . nikki : i ran into her at the hospital . she said she was assisting in adam 's transfer . victor : should be happening any time now . jack : adam back behind bars where he belongs . you know what ? i 'm gon na get a drink and toast to that . nikki : mm . well , i suppose the question now is , how long will adam be in jail ? victor : my dear , if there 's any justice in this world ... owen : there is . count on it . victor : hello , mr. pomerantz . owen : i saw you speaking with mr. abbott . victor : mm - hmm . owen : has he informed you that i 'm launching an investigation into what went on at his family 's cabin ? nikki : we 're aware of that . owen : if adam was held against his will , threatened with violence or forced to take part in a kangaroo court , as he 's publicly alleged , the people responsible will face charges , no matter how influential they may be . i intend to get to the bottom of whatever it was that happened . victor : mm , mr. pomerantz , we will assist you any way we can . owen : i appreciate that . excuse me . nick : all right , some `` sham - pag - knee `` ... phyllis : yay . nick : for the lady . phyllis : thank you . how 's faith ? nick : she is awesome . even when she 's sleeping , she 's awesome . phyllis : yeah , she 's awesome . she 's your daughter . of course she is . nick : i really enjoyed spending some time alone with her while sharon came down here . then ashley showed up . phyllis : i thought that was very nice of sharon to tell ashley to go check on faith . nick : you know , she is not in a good place right now . i 'm really glad that neil is with her . phyllis : he 's one of the good guys -- neil -- like you are one of the good guys . ( laughs ) nick : oh , yeah . oh , do you hear that ? phyllis : yes . ( laughs ) nick : this is my song . phyllis : ( chuckles ) nick : let 's go dance . phyllis : this is n't your song . i ca n't dance . you should ask your sister . nick : no , i want to dance with my wife . phyllis : are you sure ? are you sure ? because i 'm in a wheelchair , and that 's quite a feat . nick : given what 's coming from the d.a . , we need to enjoy ourselves while we can , so come on . and by the way , this is my song . phyllis : ( laughs ) i 'm taking this with me . hello . [ scene_break ] sharon : was it fun seeing daddy ? faith : ( giggles ) ( babbles ) sharon : he had such a nice time with you . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) stop it . ( sighs ) i 'm so lucky to have you . no more crying over things that might have been . [ scene_break ] murphy : ( grumbles ) chance : ( chuckles ) lookin ' good , murph . you 're looking good . murphy : ( chuckles ) yeah , i 'm a regular menagerie -- from an owl to a penguin in one fell swoop . chance : ( chuckles ) oh , that 's right . you had your , uh , your lodge meeting tonight , right ? murphy : well , i ducked out early so i could join katherine . chance : sounds good . murphy : oh . hey , you 're not dressed for the masquerade ball . chloe : oh , no , um , i 'm a little under the weather , and , uh , i - i think i 'm coming down with a cold or something . murphy : oh , i see . uh , well , i 'm sorry . well , i 'd better , uh , i 'd better not keep katherine waiting . chance : okay , enjoy . murphy : we 'll see you . thank you . chance : be good . chloe : have fun . murphy : feel better . chloe : thank you . murphy : okay . chloe : i 'm -- i 'm gon na go make myself some soup , and i know you have to get ready . have a great time . chance : chloe , look , i 'm not in that big of a rush . why do n't you , uh , why do n't you have a seat for a - a minute with me ? i have some things i need to say to you . [ scene_break ] paul : oh , jeez , so much for neutralizing daisy and ryder . lauren : and who bailed them out ? that 's what i want to know . paul : ( sighs ) i 'd be all over that bond slip . michael : all right , i left a message for the judge 's clerk , but since it 's after hours , i 'll get on the phone , call the courthouse , see who 's workin ' late . lauren : you know what ? i think -- i think i should call gloria , have her check on fen , tell her to keep her eye out . i mean , i do n't think daisy and ryder would go there , but you never know . michael : hello ? yes , hello . woman : looks like they heard the good news . their two favorite people back on the streets . daisy : they 're idiots , mama bear . they do n't know who they 're dealing with . woman : i 'm gon na go mingle before we make our move . you both clear on the plan ? good . daisy : what is your problem ? ryder : it 's bad enough what we did with jana , and now this ? here ? the policemen 's ball ? daisy : now 's not the time to get softhearted if you -- not if you know what 's good for you . we have a job to do , ryder . ryder : i get it , okay ? quit pushing . daisy : i 'm gon na go grab some food . i recommend you do the same . could be a long night . [ scene_break ] chloe : yeah , we 've hardly talked since we got back from new york , which i guess is what i should get for turning down your proposal . chance : actually , i 've been doing a lot of thinking about that . i -- cordelia : ( cries ) chloe : wait , i - i 'm sorry . i -- just hold that thought , okay ? i 'll be right back . chance : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : chloe and chance are n't coming ? murphy : ( clears throat ) well , something 's up with those two ever since the trip to new york . kay : well , maybe flying back the same night 's not a good idea , but let 's just hope they came to an understanding . by the way , my love , i am so delighted that you finally made it . victor : yes , murphy . so nice to see you again , man . murphy : well , you should have seen me about an hour ago at the lodge talking to the boys about fishing . victor : oh , yeah ? murphy : yeah . yeah . largemouth bass season is just around the corner ... kay : i -- victor : oh . murphy : and now here i am in high society . kay : uh , ahh , murphy , um , when i get the chance , i want you to meet the police commissioner , because i assure you , the two of you have a lot in common . murphy : okay . kay : ( chuckles ) victor : so you were talking about ice fishing . billy : here you go . victoria : you see ? i was right before . you are trying to get me drunk . billy : oh , no , sweetheart . i 'm just trying to get you to smile . victoria : well , `` a `` will most certainly lead to `` b. `` billy : ( chuckles ) victoria : in your immature mind anyway . billy : i do n't know about that . i do n't think i 've ever seen you drunk . victoria : yeah , well ... ( chuckles ) there 's a reason for that . billy : uh , wait . no , i 'm wrong . at the airport , you was drunk . you were hammered . victoria : what ? what ? ! billy : you were drunk . victoria : i was not drunk . billy : oh , of course , women are never drunk . you were drunk . victoria : i was not drunk . billy : you were -- oh , follow me here , okay ? i 'm sparkling . you 're a little tipsy , and that guy right there , he is d - d - degenerate dist -- disgusting little drunk . victoria : ( laughs ) billy : he 's just -- he 's hammered . victoria : you are disgustingly drunk . billy : ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) billy : but i do n't know about you . you could be one of those maudlin drunks ... victoria : that 's -- no . billy : who 's just boring ... ? victoria : what ? billy : and -- and -- and completely philosophical . victoria : that would be you , dear heart . billy : are you kidding me ? a couple of drinks , i am the life of any party . victoria : um ... ( laughs ) billy : ( laughs ) victoria : new year 's eve . billy : uh , well , you know what ? okay , new year 's eve . fine . but i distinctly remember me getting some laughs when i stripped down to my boxer shorts . victoria : oh , yeah , i remember that . yeah , you got me there . that 's true . billy : well , at least you were smiling a minute ago . victoria : and i 'm not even drunk . billy : yeah , well , hold on . i can fix that . if we can get a straw , we 'll put it right here . ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) ( cell phone rings ) victoria : oh , um , i have to grab this real quick . billy : okay . victoria : okay . victoria : uh , hey . what 's going on ? j.t . : uh , reed had a little nightmare . victoria : what ? oh , no . j.t . : yeah , i was hoping you could maybe sing to him like you usually do . victor : ( sighs ) i 'd like a word with you . billy : okay . victoria : london bridge is falling down falling down falling down london bridge is falling down my fair lady is that better , sweetie ? you feel better ? reed : yes . j.t . : yeah , that was great . thank you . victoria : ( sighs ) thanks . i - i - i 'm glad that you called me . j.t . : yeah , i 'm gon na let him stay up for a little while . i 'll give him some milk , and , uh , maybe let him watch some of his shows . victoria : um ... ( clears throat ) you know what ? i was thinking maybe i should just come home and -- and be with him . mac : you want cocoa instead of milk ? i do n't know , reed . we 're gon na have to ask your dad when he gets off the phone . victoria : is there somebody there with you ? j.t . : yeah , mac stopped by to say hello before the ball . thanks again . billy : okay , um , vicki and i are just friends . that 's it . that 's all . victor : you know that she is going through a divorce , and there 's a child involved . she does n't need any further complications , all right ? billy : look , a - as usual , you 're o - overexaggerating what the situation is . victor : listen carefully . i 've warned you once . i 'm not gon na do it again . you stay away from my daughter . you got that ? billy : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : hi . sharon : nikki . nikki : ( chuckles ) sharon : what can i do for you ? nikki : well , i was hoping to spend a little time with faith . do n't worry . i know the ground rules . do n't pick her up . just look . sharon : um , sure . come on in . nikki : thanks . ( gasps ) ( high - pitched voice ) there she is . ( gasps ) there 's the precious angel . yes , you are . ( gasps ) oh . oh , a little yawn . are we sleepy ? yes , you 're a little sleepy . sharon : it 's -- it 's a big change for you , too . nikki : my sugar . ( normal voice ) what ? what 's that ? sharon : well , i mean , you -- you thought that faith was victor 's daughter with ashley , and -- and now it turns out she 's your granddaughter . nikki : so what 's your question ? sharon : um , well , just -- that i know that you and ashley have n't always gotten along , a - and so then it must be a relief . nikki : sharon , i feel terrible about victor and ashley 's loss . but i am thrilled that this little one will still be part of my life . [ scene_break ] victor : unfortunately , we know nothing more about what happened after your miscarriage . ashley : so adam still refuses to cooperate ? victor : nikki tried to get adam from every angle possible . he just simply continued insulting her . ashley : well , i 'm sorry it got so ugly . neil : that 's the way everything goes with adam . you know , it 's the only way he knows how to relate to people . ashley : whatever punishment he gets , it wo n't be nearly enough . and i 'm sorry , 'cause i know he 's your son . victor : adam wilson is no longer a son of mine . ( cell phone rings ) victor : excuse me . i need to answer that . michael : yeah , scott . thanks . hey , hey , hey . the person who bailed out daisy and ryder 's name is sarah smythe . have you heard of her ? lauren : no . paul : no , me , neither . michael : paul , find out if she has a record . paul : yeah , i 'm on it . michael : ( sighs ) phyllis : the chocolate one ? the vanilla one ? nick : this one ? phyllis : thanks . yeah . um , the vanilla . kay : you know , the two of you were absolutely smashing out there on that dance floor . phyllis : mm , what can i say ? we are both hams . kay and nick : ( laugh ) sarah : have you tried the punch ? it 's delicious . best punch i ever tasted . phyllis : um , no . no , i have n't , but -- but i 'll definitely try it . nick : yep . phyllis : yeah . nick : well , seems like , uh , you sold a lot of tickets . kay : uh , yes . we 're very pleased with the turnout . phyllis : right , do you have a lot of donations ? kay : well , uh , we 've raised a lot of money tonight , but i 'm hoping we 'll make a little more . phyllis : nice . sarah : oh , i 'm sure it 's going to be a memorable evening . nick : right on . [ scene_break ] chance : hey , how 's delia ? chloe : she 's -- she 's fine . she 's just a little cranky . my mom is watching her now . chance : good . um ... chloe : so you were saying ? chance : uh , please , yeah . uh , have a seat . chloe : okay . ( sighs ) chance : ( sighs ) well , we have a lot to talk about . chloe : ( chuckles ) yeah . ( sighs ) yeah , i guess we do , do n't we ? chance : i have a lot of questions . all right , we seem to be in two different places . chloe : i know . and ... ( sighs ) you know , is that a deal breaker for you ? chance : chloe , i 'm not gon na lie to you and say that i was n't hurt , 'cause i was . but i 'm not just gon na walk away from you because i did n't get the answer that i was hoping for . chloe : i 'm really glad to hear you say that . chance : ( sighs ) remember a long time ago i asked you to come to the ball with me tonight ? chloe : yeah . chance : yeah , well , i was hoping to show you off as my fiancée . chloe : ( winces ) chance : but ... more importantly , i just -- i just want you to come with me . ( sighs ) i mean , that is if you 're okay with it . i mean , is that all right ? chloe : i -- yes , its okay . chance : it is ? chloe : yeah . it would be -- i would love to . that 'd be great . [ scene_break ] mac : okay , so how far do you think it 's gon na go ? reed : far . mac : far ? yeah , i think so . j.t . : wow , what you got there , buddy ? a paper airplane ? wow . well , that looks cool . i 'm not so sure about that tail design , but ... mac : eh , everybody 's a critic . j.t . : ( chuckles ) all right , man , give it a toss . whoa ! that was good . that was really good . mac : very nice . j.t . : did you thank mackenzie ? mac : what makes you think i made it ? j.t . : just a hunch . mac : yes , your son said thank you . j.t . : well , good job . okay , all right , pick yourself out a dvd . you can watch a little bit , but then you 're going to bed , all right ? which one do you want ? [ scene_break ] billy : you would n't be trying to avoid me , would you ? victoria : why would i do that ? because of my dad ? billy : well , before he gave me ... ( imitates victor ) his warning ... victoria : ( chuckles ) billy : ( normal voice ) i thought we were enjoying each other 's company . it was kind of shocking , actually . victoria : yes , well , trust me , no one is more shocked than i am . billy : trust you ? ( laughs ) never ! not at all . not gon na happen . victoria : yes , because i 'm such a wicked woman . billy : yeah , but how did you know my type ? victoria : oh , i do n't know . it 's just -- i do n't know . a lucky guess , maybe ? billy : is it ? yeah , watch out . you 're smiling again . hmm . victoria : hmm . billy : hmm . victoria : incoming . billy : hmm . jack : em , i - it 's jack . uh , i 'm -- i 'm just trying to leave you messages . victoria : listen , we can not be doing this now , especially not here . jack : and i - i - d do n't know what 's going on with the adam thing , but i - i want to know that you 're getting my messages . call me . victoria , you look lovely . victoria : oh , thank you , jack . yeah , you look great , too . you clean up very nicely . billy : what about me ? are n't i lovely ? jack : i 'm amazed she 's even talking to you after the way you 've put her family through the wringer . billy : yeah , she must be hard up for conversation . jack : you know what ? all the sturm und drang of this whole adam thing has bonded us all together in a weird way . makes for strange bedfellows , huh ? billy : could n't put it better myself , actually . [ billy remembering ] jack : i think we ought to poll the jury . what do you say ? i , for one , know what this man is capable of . my vote is `` guilty . `` adam : you 're all insane . jack : ashley , do you think adam is guilty ? ashley : i think he 's guilty . jack : nikki ? nikki : i think adam wilson is the single most corrupt person i have ever met . guilty . jack : billy ? billy : oh , guilty . jack : nicholas ? nick : do you even need to ask me ? jack : i 'll take that as a `` guilty . `` victoria ? victoria : guilty . jack : then there 's rafe and heather in absentia . i 'm sure we all know how they would respond . victor : and i add my condemnation to that list . jack : sharon ? what do you think ? sharon : i abstain . nick : sharon , he has hurt you more than anyone . how many times have we asked him tonight what he did with our child , and how many times has he claimed he does n't know ? adam : i do n't know , nick . sharon : adam , i do think you must know something , and you 're not telling us . that 's the only thing that makes sense . nick : then you agree . he 's guilty . jack : this panel has come to a decision , adam . this court finds you guilty . [ scene_break ] ( purse falls on floor ) nick : uh - oh . oh . phyllis : ( chuckles ) hey . sorry . thank you . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , faith has that same little crinkle thing that she does with her nose that noah did when he was a baby . sharon : i noticed that , too . i noticed that when she was a newborn . nikki : yeah . well , i can certainly see why you thought she got it from victor . sharon : but instead , it came from nick . nikki : mm - hmm . sharon : you know , so many things have just fallen into place since we learned the truth . nikki : tell me , are you planning on raising her on your own ? or are you thinking about perhaps you and nicholas raising her together , the two of you ? sharon : nikki , no . i do n't know why you 'd -- ( sighs ) i -- have n't i made it clear that i 'm on my own now ? nikki : well , you have had a lot of upheaval in your life . that 's probably one of the reasons why you married adam so quickly -- your need for stability , which is very natural . of course , we know that adam could never have given you that stability , but nicholas could . so i - it 's only natural that you would have yearnings in that direction . sharon : look , i 'm -- i 'm only gon na say this once , so i want you to listen , okay ? i have no expectations where nick is concerned , none . he has a family with phyllis . nikki : yes ... phyllis , whom he was planning on leaving when he learned you were pregnant . sharon : yeah , but , um , you know , things have changed , and they 've worked things out , and you know what ? they 're happy together . i 'm not about to mess with that . right now , all i care about is that i have my baby back . i 've got adam out of my life . and when some time has gone by and she and i have bonded , then i hope phyllis will be a good stepmother to faith . um , you know , everything has worked itself out this way , and -- and i 'm fine with it . nikki : well , i hope that 's true . i hope you do n't try to use this precious child to get back with nicholas . [ scene_break ] neil : so , you feeling better ? ashley : a little bit . neil : a little bit . see , it did n't come to pass . ashley : what ? neil : what you were worried about back at the house . ashley : oh , you mean a hundred pair of eyes staring at me , wondering why i just do n't throw myself in front of a bus ? neil : ashley , the only person here who ca n't take his eyes off you is me . owen : oh , thank you . i want to talk to you about mr. wilson 's allegations , if not tomorrow , then as soon as it 's convenient . nick : we are ready and more than willing to cooperate . owen : well , i should mention that whoever tells me the truth about went on at that cabin is the one who will get off the easiest . someone from my office will be in touch . daisy : epic party . sarah : i 'm glad you 're enjoying yourself , daisy , unlike your brother . he seems awfully nervous . ryder : i 'm not nervous . daisy : yes , you are . sarah : not getting cold feet , are you ? ryder : no , ma'am . sarah : good . it 's time to move , but i want to handle this subtly . can you do that for me ? daisy : watch and see . lauren : hmm , i 'm starting to believe that this was just a mistake coming here in the beginning . michael : look , i think it 's safe to say that neither ryder or daisy will -- lauren : ( grunts ) what ? are you kid -- i ca n't believe she -- she just dropped that on my -- michael : mm . lauren : you 're very rude ! paul : what happened ? michael : she 's very rude . paul : what happened ? lauren : ( sighs ) you know what ? this woman just dropped something on my dress . anyway , i - i 'll live . is there any news ? paul : well , i just spoke with my contact . we should find out very soon if our mystery woman has a shady past . kay : i am so happy the two of you could make it . murphy : yeah , i told katherine you were n't feeling so hot . kay : yeah , what 's -- chloe : i -- well , chance convinced me i was well enough to come with him , and , you know , it is for a very worthy cause . kay : mm - hmm . chance : right . that 's the , uh , only reason . chloe : ( chuckles ) kay : mm - hmm . chloe : so , hi ! hello ! murphy : hi ! ( laughs ) billy : well , i think i see some of my , uh , my fellow coworkers from the force here . at least , i think they 're my colleagues . kay : well , uh , it 's very hard to tell because of the masks . murphy : well , that 's half the fun , you know ? not knowing who 's who . kay : ( laughs ) chloe : well , you guys , i - i -- you guys really outdid ourselves . you did . kay : well , thank you . i consider that very high praise coming from you , young lady . chloe : well , thank you . you rakin ' in the dough ? murphy : the policemen 's benevolent fund is doing really well . kay : oh , yes , and the night is still very , very young . chance : well , then , here 's our contribution . murphy : ahh . kay : oh , well ... chloe : from the both of us . kay : splendid . well , thank you . chloe : mm - hmm . murphy : thank you . chance : absolutely . so , uh , can i get us something to drink ? chloe : no , i want food . i 'm starving . food . kay : ah . chance : ah , to the buffet table we go then . chloe : okay , bye . kay : okay , bye - bye . chance : bye . murphy : hey , have fun , you guys . kay : hmm . well , they must have worked things out . murphy : yeah . ( cell phone rings ) murphy : oh , is that me or you ? kay : oh , uh , no , no , darling . it 's -- it 's me . murphy : uh , i 'll see you later . kay : okay , be good . mackenzie ? mac : hi , grandma . um , i just wanted to let you know that i 'm not gon na make it to the ball after all . kay : well , darling , i 'm sorry to hear that . i mean , is everything all right ? mac : yeah , no , everything 's -- everything 's great . i just had to make a stop on my way into town , and i got tied up . i hope -- i hope that you do n't mind . kay : no , no , no , darling . i - it 's fine . you 'll be missed , of course , but ... mac : thank you for understanding , and , um , have a wonderful night , and raise lots of money . kay : we will . jack : hey . nikki : hey . jack : you did n't maybe run into emily upstairs , did you ? nikki : no . do n't tell me you still have n't heard from her . jack : she left for the hospital hours ago . how long does it take to tranquillize someone ? nikki : ( sighs ) well , when it 's adam , and if he 's being difficult , who knows ? jack : yeah , exactly . if she does n't call me soon to tell me she 's on her way , i 'm headed to memorial to find out . nikki : okay . victoria , honey , you 're not leaving , are you ? victoria : huh ? oh , um , actually , yes , i am . nikki : no , why ? what 's wrong ? victoria : mom , i 'm fine . i just -- i want to get home to reed . that 's all . nikki : no , no , no , no , no . there 's something more than that . what is it ? victoria : no , i -- ( sighs ) i 'm fine . i 'm really fine . nikki : is it j.t . ? did he do something to upset you again ? victoria : no , mom , i really do n't want to talk about it , okay ? please do n't worry . i 'm fine . nikki : well , honey , i will worry . i 'm a mother . you understand that . all right , i 'll -- i 'll try not to worry . victoria : thank you . nikki : all right . victoria : mwah . okay . nikki : all right , i 'll see you . victoria : i 'll see you . uh , excuse me . billy : i certainly hope you 're not leaving already . victoria : ( chuckles ) what did you do ? billy : well , i changed my mask and added a hat and a cape . victoria : why ? billy : why do you think ? now your dad 's not gon na recognize us . he 'll leave us alone , and nobody else will recognize us , either . of course , that does mean that i have to , uh , hide this devilishly handsome face behind this mask . victoria : ( giggles ) billy : ( chuckles ) victoria : hmm . but you 're willing to make the sacrifice ? billy : yeah , for you , sure . why not ? what about you ? can you resist the urge not to rip this mask off along with the rest of my clothes ? victoria : you 're crazy . billy : yeah , i 'm a little crazy , but that 's okay . come on . let 's dance . there 's nothing sexier than a guy sweating like a pig behind a mask . come on . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] michael : no , stay there with fenmore . i spoke with the doorman . he assured me that he wo n't send anyone up that he does n't know . no , we 're surrounded by police . look , lauren and i will be fine . okay . good - bye , gloria . paul : i just heard from my contact at the precinct . michael : so does sarah smythe have any priors ? paul : well , none that i could find , but her name did show up in a police report . michael : regarding ... paul : get this . she was in an automobile accident , and tom fisher was the driver . michael : kevin 's father ? paul : do you know any other tom fisher ? kevin : you 're telling me that the person who bailed out daisy and ryder -- paul : is somehow connected to `` terrible tom . `` lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : it was a success . michael : was it ? victor : yes , very good . kay : um , listen , i 'm rounding up my speakers . has anyone seen emily ? she 's talking on the battered women 's shelter tonight . victor : no . nikki : oh , i know she was called out to the hospital to sedate adam before they took him away to jail . ashley : and jack has been trying to reach her for an hour . she 's not answering her cell or her pager . kay : really ? ashley : yeah . neil : well , you know what that means . adam must be stirring up trouble . phyllis : well , what else is new ? kay : well , i certainly hope she gets here soon . i - i do n't want to start without her . victor : all right , kay . nick : do what you got ta do , katherine . victor : uh , before nikki and i step away , i just want you to know that i 'm aware that you 're all thinking about the upcoming investigation . and you 're thinking about the questions the d.a . will ask you . just remember that we got through this together . we together found out about faith . hopefully , adam will be put away for a long , long time . i just want you to know that i 'm aware of all this , all right ? [ scene_break ] patty : ouch . doctor : careful . do n't sit up too fast . patty : ( groans ) what , um , what happened ? doctor : we need you to tell us that . patty : oh . man : he gon na be all right ? doctor : i 'll check him out once i 'm sure dr. abbott 's okay . man : i 'm fine . where 's the prisoner ? man : do you remember what transpired , ma'am ? patty : can you please help me up ? um , you know what ? adam , he s -- he stabbed me with the , uh , syringe -- the sedative that i brought . you know what ? that is -- that 's the last thing i remember . did -- did he stab you first ? man : no , ma'am . you were out cold when i came in . wilson got out of his handcuffs somehow . man : you know what ? check your purse here . see if anything 's missing . patty : oh , god . ( sniffles ) um ... all my cash . damn him . he did n't get my cell phone . would you , um , mind if i made a phone call to my husband ? he 's probably really frantic and wondering what happened to me . doctor : when you 're through , i 'd like to check you over , make sure there are no ill effects from the sedative . patty : okay , you know what ? i 'm gon na be fine , because once i talk to jack , it -- i 'll be fine . doctor : okay . patty : okay , pick up . pick up , pick up , pick up , pick up . jack ! [ scene_break ] jack : wow , am i glad to hear from you . i 'm on my way to memorial right now . is everything -- ? patty : no , no , everything is not okay . jack : what happened ? patty : adam got away . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( gasps ) oh ! ( sighs ) nick ? [ next_on ] paul : sarah smythe is pulling the strings . michael : and using ryder and daisy to do it . paul : we ca n't leave lauren unprotected . lauren : do i know you ? sarah : no , but i know you . sharon : give me my child . adam : faith likes me . | the masquerade ball gets off to a roaring start with everyone who was anybody in genoa city in attendance . jack tries to call emily , but can not get an answer . jack begins to wonder where emily could be . adam and emily carry the guard into the bathroom and leaves him there . emily starts to call jack , but adam gives her an injection and she falls to the floor . adam searches through emily 's purse and steals her money . murphy and chance have a talk before murphy leaves to go to the ball . chloe walks into the living room just as murphy leaves . chance tells chloe that they need to talk . delia begins to cry and chloe goes to check on her . chance waits patiently until chloe comes back . chance tells chloe that he does n't want to give up on them and invites her to the ball . chloe accepts . daisy , ryder and sarah arrive at the ball . daisy notices that something is bothering ryder . ryder lets daisy know that he is worried about jana . momma bear approaches daisy and ryder and reminds them of their plan . ryder worries about their plan as momma bear maneuvers amongst the crowd . victor sees victoria with billy . victoria accuses billy of trying to get her drunk . victoria gets a call from j.t . victoria sings a lullaby to reed . victoria hears mac talking to reed . j.t . tells victoria that mac had stopped by before the ball . victor orders billy to stay away from victoria . michael tells lauren about sarah smythe . momma bear encourages everyone to try the punch and that this will be a memorable night . |
lily : sorry i 'm late . lauren : oh . lily : my dad and i were having this conversation . it just got into this whole big thing . lauren : ( laughs ) do n't even worry about it . nice to see you . lily : you , too . lauren : i was just responding to e - mails about the store remodel . you know what ? we 're right here . lily : okay . okay . great . um , good . do we still have time for shopping and -- and lunch ? lauren : ( chuckles ) of course . lily : all right . listen , i know that you wanted me to stop thanking you for the gift of getting the twins clothes every season , but -- lauren : all right , unh , unh , unh , unh . this is fun for me , all right ? lily : ( sighs ) okay . lauren : ( chuckles ) lily : ( chuckles ) lauren : so let 's have lunch , and then some serious retail therapy . lily : um , actually , i wanted to talk to you about a different kind of therapy . [ scene_break ] kevin : thanks so much . chloe : hi . kevin : hello . nice to see you ... chloe : ( chuckles ) kevin : again . chloe : mm . kevin : so tell me ... chloe : yeah ? kevin : how exactly does one go about doing the walk of shame into the chancellor mansion ? chloe : oh , well , you know , you have options . you can either go through the front door and risk being seen in yesterday 's clothes , or you can go through the back door through the maid 's quarters and run into your mother . kevin : awkward ? chloe : no , actually , not at all . she had delia . she knew where i was . plus , she loves you so much ... kevin : ( chuckles ) chloe : because you treat me so well . kevin : mm , i try . [ scene_break ] daniel : what are you talking about , michael ? you know why i let daisy go . i - i thought that she 'd lead us to the baby . michael : ( chuckles ) something about your version of events is n't adding up . daniel : what is n't adding up ? i had a plan , and it did n't work . michael : yes , yes , you -- you had a plan . you were n't exactly thrilled when i told you the p.i . had found daisy . you barely spoke all the way to canada . when we finally caught up with her , i was the one asking all the questions . i left you alone with her , and the next thing i knew , she 'd disappeared again . you put it all together , i - i -- i just ca n't help but think you did n't want us to catch her . daniel : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : say , `` bye . bye , faith . see you later , ' cuz . ' see you later . `` yeah . man , faith really likes her nanny , does n't she ? victoria : yeah , she sure does . it 's a good thing , 'cause they 're gon na be spending a lot of time together during the trial . maybe even after the trial . billy : yeah , it 's tough thinkin ' about sharon maybe goin ' to prison . victoria : yeah , it 's tough . it kinda hits home for me , you know , watching reed struggling with the separation . it 's hard . well , at least he 's old enough , you know ? we can try to explain it to him , but poor faith . she 's already lost ashley . ( sighs ) that will never happen to you . no , it wo n't . no . billy : unh - unh . hey . victoria : you will never , never lose me , ever . nope . mwah ! billy : heck , no . heck , no . victoria : heck , no . billy : she 's stuck with us forever . victoria : that 's right . billy : ca n't even date till you 're 40 , maybe 45 . victoria : what ? come here . billy : ( chuckles ) mwah ! ( growls ) victoria : that 's a little serious . billy : it -- but it 's a good idea . victoria : ( chuckles ) billy : 45 . victoria : 45 ? ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] prim : who are you ? ! who sent you ? ! jana : stay away from me ! prim : why ? you do n't like to be touched ? no wonder you gave me that bullcrap story . jana : i 'm sorry . prim : you 're gon na tell me the truth now . do you understand ? jana : yes . ( sighs ) y - yes . prim : what do you want from me ? why are you going through my files ? what are you trying to pull ? [ scene_break ] sharon : phyllis is in thailand with adam ? nick : yeah , she said they were working together on some lead . sharon : what lead ? nick : she did n't get into specifics . vance : the judge is about to resume . man : all rise . court is back in session . vance : ahh . judge salazar : mr. abrams , call your next witness . vance : um , with all due respect , your honor , my next two witnesses were supposed to be on a plane from hawaii this morning . when the plane arrived , they were n't on it , so we 're looking for them . hopefully , they 'll be on the next flight . judge salazar : you have 15 minutes to produce them . vance : with all due respect , your honor , it 's , uh , it 's a 4,000-mile trip . judge salazar : this court is not responsible for your poor planning , mr. abrams . if these witnesses are crucial to your case , it was incumbent on you to ensure their prompt arrival . vance : yes , ma'am . judge salazar : 15-minute recess . vance : ( groans ) i ca n't seem to catch a break . sharon : ( sighs ) well , we may have . vance : hmm ? sharon : nick just told me that adam is in thailand , and he may be on to something that can prove that i 'm innocent . vance : ( whispers ) thailand ? [ scene_break ] adam : no memory card . phyllis : okay , uh , there 's an internal memory . check . adam : no , no , there 's not . this is unbelievable . i mean , it 's like a piece of junk . phyllis : calm down . calm down . calm down . calm down . adam : i 'm calm , okay ? phyllis : well , not really . adam : this -- this -- this camera is useless without -- phyllis : we 've got ta find -- we 've got ta find the kid who sold us back the camera . where 'd he go ? i 'll go this way . my , my . what have we here ? [ scene_break ] prim : i want answers ! jana : ( american accent ) okay . okay . ( sighs ) i 'm looking for a baby , a particular baby . this child was left in st. joseph 's church a few months ago . prim : i do n't know what you 're talking about . jana : ( sniffles ) no , no , no . i got a tip that you know where this child might be . this child was passed on to you , and it was given to a certain family . prim : i told you what i do is confidential . i provide a valuable service , and if something were to -- oh , if something were to threaten that -- jana : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , you 've got it all wrong . i do n't want to cause any trouble . that 's not -- that 's not why i 'm here . prim : well , i do n't care why . i have nothing to say to you . jana : listen . listen . i swear to you , you have nothing to fear , okay ? i 'm not a -- i 'm not a -- i 'm not a police officer . i 'm not a -- i 'm not a reporter . i do n't have any -- there -- there are no cameras . no hidden cameras or -- or audio tapes in here . there 's no sting , all right ? i 'm just -- i 'm just a friend of the mother 's , a friend of the baby 's mother 's , okay ? prim : that puts a different spin on it , does n't it ? hmm ? ( chuckles ) jana : ( sighs ) i just need to know that this baby is in a safe home . and when i found out that you were the baby broker -- prim : who gave you this tip ? jana : ( sighs ) i ca n't tell you that . but that means that i can keep a secret , you know ? prim : i can keep secrets , too . mm - hmm . jana : i did tell people i was coming here . prim : sure you did . jana : well , now you do n't think that i would take precaution before doing something like this ? i have friends , and if anything h - happens to me , they 're gon na know that you 're to blame here . prim : ( chuckles ) i think you 're lying again . jana : ( gasps ) prim : aah ! [ scene_break ] billy : ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) billy : all right , one more . one more . one more . just a sec . victoria : one more ? you said that ten photos ago . ( cell phone alert chimes ) billy : oh , what do you want ? victoria : i want to stop taking pictures . billy : uh - oh . victoria : you want to stop . billy : i guess court took another recess because some of sharon 's witnesses did n't show . victoria : oh . which witnesses ? billy : a cop and another expert who investigated the crime scene in hawaii . they could n't find anything that contradicts sharon 's story . victoria : well , that 's not exactly the same as saying she 's innocent . billy : well , it 's better than nothin ' , which is what she 's got now . victoria : no , that 's not true . she 's got vance , who 's built his reputation on winning impossible cases . you know , look at me . billy : yeah , well , vance is gon na need more than his reputation to win this one . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) uh ... ( whispering indistinctly ) phyllis : thank you . thank you . i -- adam : no sign , huh ? nothing . phyllis : no sign of him at all . nothing . adam : look , this memory card to this camera is the only thing that 's gon na prove sharon did n't kill skye . phyllis : i know . i know . i know . adam : we have to find this kid . look , i 'm not leavin ' here until i find him . phyllis : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) i could n't get a hold of phyllis . vance : and you do n't know what this `` evidence `` is she and adam are trying to track down ? sharon : well , she said it could clear my name . vance : ( sighs ) they 're 9,000 miles away . we ca n't contact 'em . and who knows if this evidence they 're after is even admissible once they find it ? vance : what we need right now is a hail mary pass . it does n't sound like this is it . leslie : so there 's been a triple homicide . both our witnesses have been called in to investigate . they ca n't get away . vance : man . sharon : okay , uh , what about video conferencing ? vance : oh , it 's hardly ever allowed . sometimes when the key witness is in a hospital on their deathbed . otherwise , nah . nick : then what can you do ? vance : well , this is grounds for an appeal . sharon : what ? another trial ? i ca n't go through this again . vance : they backed us into a corner . our testimony 's been refuted , and our witnesses have been shredded . we do n't have a choice . nick : so are you saying there 's nothing you can do ? leslie : vance , no . no , that is not an option . sharon : wait . what are you talking about ? what option ? vance : we may have to put you on the stand . [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , i think the key to finding the right therapist is someone that you really click with . i 've -- i 've always felt a connection to dr. mason , and , um , i think jana likes working with her , too . lily : that must have been so hard for jana . i mean , her reaction to the kidnapping was pretty bizarre -- getting involved with ryder , but ... lauren : ( scoffs ) yeah . lily : i do n't know . if it were me , i would just feel so nervous about opening up about something like that . lauren : mm , i do n't think there 's a lot that would shock dr. mason . she ... she really understands human nature , in that we -- we all have different ways of coping . i 've never felt judged by her at all . ( sighs ) you know , um , when my father died , i did n't go into therapy . i was just , you know , so busy , and ... well , i mean , i was busy , but -- lily : yeah , you were busy . you suddenly took over his entire company . lauren : ( sighs ) i was overwhelmed . and i think if i knew then what i know now , i would be -- i would n't have been so overwhelmed , because i would have been able to talk to somebody . i would have been able to deal with things and get those feelings out . i - i would have been able to deal with the grief instead of hiding it . i 'm not saying that 's what you 're doing . but if i had the chance to talk to the younger me , i would say it 's okay to ask for help . lily : yeah , i know . you 're right . but i mean , i - i have help . i have my family . i talk to them , you know ? lauren : of course . of course , but ... i think i know that you 're holding back from them . you 're a very caring person , and i know you would n't want to worry them or upset them , and you certainly do n't want them hovering . lily : ( chuckles ) well , that 's because they would . you know how my dad is . lauren : ( laughs ) exactly . and i think that 's why you would really benefit from talking to someone objective . [ scene_break ] daniel : i think that maybe you 've been hanging out with criminals for too long . michael : just long enough to know when i 'm being lied to . daniel : ( laughs ) so you 're accusing me of lying ? michael : daniel , there is nothing to confirm your story -- not your behavior , certainly not common sense . daniel : ( stammers ) since when has my word not been good enough ? michael : what word ? this is all an act . daniel : michael , why would i be putting on an act for you ? i - i -- michael : you 're putting on an act , because for some reason , you do n't want daisy brought to justice . why , daniel ? why ? kevin : what 's going on out here ? what 's going on ? chloe : we can hear you from inside . daniel : oh , your brother 's just accusing me of lying about what happened in canada . michael : i did n't hear you deny it . daniel : i - i deny it . abso -- i deny it . absolutely . michael : from the moment daisy came to town , you wanted nothing to do with that child . and now , all of a sudden , you expect me to believe that you let her go because you 're so desperate to get your hands on the baby ? daniel : okay , okay , okay . i do not want to raise the baby . that does n't mean that i do n't care about her . i do care about her . i care about her a lot . michael : well , you know what ? once again , your words and your actions are out of synch , because this was definitely not in the best interests of that child . [ scene_break ] jana : ( breathing heavily ) jana : ( sighs ) ( breathing heavily ) jana : ( sighs ) right . well , there better be something in here . this is all you 're gon na get from bloody primrose . what is this ? some sort of code ? these are phone numbers . maybe one of them will lead me to daisy 's baby . right . [ scene_break ] billy : um ... well , this is a fat one . victoria : what 's fat ? billy : here . victoria : what ? billy : oh , this bill from fenmore 's . victoria : oh , yeah . well , you know , we might have , um , being that it 's lucy 's first easter , stopped by and bought her , you know , a new dress . she needed some new shoes . of course , she had to have a little bonnet . right ? billy : yeah , and maybe a few other things , huh ? victoria : yeah , well , on our way out , we might have made a little stop in the lingerie department . billy : oh , well , then that 's money well spent . ( chuckles ) victoria : mm . ( cell phone rings ) billy : hi . yeah ? okay , thank you . i 'm on my way . apparently , sharon 's gon na testify today . victoria : oh . that sounds risky . billy : yeah , vance must be desperate . ( clears throat ) good - bye , pretty girl . good - bye , pretty girl . victoria : bye . billy : bye . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : adam , he is nowhere to be found . we have to come back tomorrow . adam : come back tomorrow ? phyllis : yes . adam : yeah , that 's what i 'm gon na do . i 'm gon na -- wait a second . i think that was the kid . hey , kid ! kid ! listen , you sold us this camera , right ? we need the memory card from this camera . boy : that extra . adam : that 's extra . phyllis : yeah , of course it is . of course it is . adam : he 's a businessman . okay , how about this ? money talks , right ? cash ? how about this ? boy : i get for you . ( speaking thai ) [ scene_break ] leslie : okay , now you more than anyone know what an easy target sharon is . you tore her up on the stand . vance : you got a better idea ? i 'd like to hear it . nick : leslie 's right . this could backfire . sharon : no , i can do it . look , i 've been watching people in the jury -- what they respond to and what they do n't . i think there are some of them who are sympathetic toward me . i can get them to believe me . leslie : okay , no , you do n't have time to prepare her . you have to -- man : all rise . court is back in session . nick : ( sighs ) judge salazar : mr. abrams , are you ready to call your next witness ? vance : yes , i am , your honor . the defense wishes to call sharon newman to the stand . [ scene_break ] lauren : so did you get an appointment ? lily : i sure did later today . dr. mason had a cancellation . lauren : you are gon na be so happy you did this . trust me . lily : yeah , i know . i know you 're right . better to talk to somebody professional than have a public meltdown . ( chuckles ) lauren : or a private one . they 're not much fun , believe me . now you -- you take care of yourself so you can take care of those babies . and speaking of whom ... lily : let 's go shopping ! lauren : ( laughs ) let 's do it ! ( laughs ) lily : okay , all right . lauren : do n't forget your phone . lily : oh , yes , thank you . [ scene_break ] daniel : i get that lauren 's upset . i mean , you must be upset , too , with daisy on the loose . kevin : well , do n't forget about jana . she lives with the threat of daisy coming back every day . daniel : o - okay . daisy was not coming back to genoa city . she was in saskatoon . michael : is that supposed to reassure lauren ? because it -- it does n't . daniel : okay , i 'm sorry . daisy left me for dead . she hit me over the head . do you remember that ? i am just as upset as anyone that she is getting away with the things that she did , but i was trying to do right by my daughter . jana : ( clears throat ) excuse me . i 'm so sorry to interrupt . can i just borrow you for just a minute ? kevin : uh , y - yeah , okay . jana : okay . kevin : and you two keep it down in here . you 're scaring away my customers . chloe : mwah . kevin : so you needed something ? jana : ( sighs ) yes , um , i found a list of numbers in a book that was my father 's , and i do n't know what it means , so ... chloe : so what does that have to do with kevin ? jana : well , i 'm hoping that you can help me figure it out , 'cause i know you , and you 're really so good at this sort of thing , so ... chloe : looks pretty random to me . kevin : well , actually , no . there 's a pattern here . it 's six digits , three , nine , six , three , nine . jana : yeah , and you see , at the end there , i thought those were phone numbers . but they do n't all look like valid area codes . kevin : uh , nothing 's jumpin ' out at me . chloe : oh , well , you tried . jana : kevin , i do n't have anybody else to help me with this , so -- chloe : and that 's not your fault . kevin : okay , chloe , come on . chloe : i 'm gon na go . kevin : no , no , no . this 'll take one minute . chloe : no , it 's okay . i 'm gon na be back really soon . jana : ( sighs ) chloe : mwah ! jana : well , apparently , you two have worked things out , have n't you ? kevin : yeah . yeah . jana : ( sighs ) well , i do n't want to cause you any trouble . kevin : no , it 's no trouble . we 're cool . let me see that list again . jana : you 've just got some ... ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : i do . judge salazar : please be seated . vance : let 's skip all the niceties and cut to the chase , shall we ? did you kill skye newman ? sharon : no . vance : then how do you explain the argument we heard on tape ? sharon : that was a few seconds of our conversation . if you had heard the rest of it , it would be obvious that my goal was to bring skye back to genoa city . vance : and why would you want to do that ? sharon : because adam newman was in jail at the time charged with skye 's murder . spencer : objection . mr. newman 's not on trial here . vance : and mr. walsh claims her affection for adam gave her motive to kill . judge salazar : you may continue . vance : thank you , your honor . why did you go to hawaii ? sharon : i knew that adam did n't kill skye . i just could n't get anyone else to believe it . i just wanted to find her and somehow convince her to come home with me . vance : a man ca n't be accused of killing a woman who 's standing right in front of him , can he ? [ scene_break ] boy : my cousin . phyllis : okay . hello . hello . you have the card to this camera . man : get you good deal . 2 gig . 16 gig . phyllis : a deal . man : everything in between . adam : no , no , no , no , no . you do n't understand . i - i want the memory card to this camera -- the specific card to this camera . man : we erase the card when we take them out . phyllis : okay , well , maybe you have n't erased it yet . you just got it . boy : sorry . phyllis : what ? hey ! hey ! hey ! [ scene_break ] chloe : look , i 'm worried about delia . victoria : why ? what 's -- what 's wrong ? chloe : nothing yet , but i am not comfortable with her spending time , um , with jana . victoria : oh , boy , here we go again . chloe : the woman is coming completely unglued , and i 'm watching it happen like a slow train wreck , okay ? and i do n't want my daughter anywhere near her when she finally goes off the edge . victoria : i 'm not seeing any of that . chloe : because you do n't see her with kevin . i 'm telling you that you need to take this seriously . mother to mother , our children are not safe with her . you need to fire her . [ scene_break ] jana : so what do you think ? kevin : well , if i had to guess , i would say that the third column is routing numbers . jana : oh , you mean , like , for banks ? like for a transfer ? kevin : ( chuckles ) yes . and if my hunch is right , then these here are bank accounts , the last column . jana : well , maybe my father had , um , hidden bank accounts . but if that was the case , the money would have gone to me , would n't it ? kevin : uh , yeah , why do n't -- ( knocks on countertop ) i 'm gon na -- i 'll grab my computer . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , all right . let 's go back to the hotel . let 's go . let 's go . we have to come up with a plan `` b. `` adam : there 's no plan `` b. `` that -- that was our last legitimate hope for us . phyllis : no . no . no . no . adam : yes . phyllis , listen to me . that video was the only evidence that skye 's death was an accident . what i am supposed to do ? i 'm supposed to go back to sharon with nothing ? a - after everything that 's she 's done for me ? i -- that 's it . i mean , i 've failed her . phyllis : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] vance : tell us what happened the night skye died . sharon : i had signed up to take the volcano hike hoping that skye would be there , and she was . vance : i do n't imagine she was too happy to see you . sharon : no . vance : and you were angry with her . we heard that on the tape . sharon : yes , i was , for setting up adam . vance : did you tell her you wanted to bring her back to clear his name ? sharon : of course . vance : and ? sharon : she basically laughed in my face . vance : when that happened , did you scream at her ? did you strike her ? sharon : no , i took her picture . i was going to expose her lies with or without her cooperation . vance : and what happened ? sharon : she lunged for the camera . and then the ground underneath her gave way , and she fell . i grabbed her hand . she was hanging over the edge , and her other hand was trapped . she could n't get a foothold . vance : mm - hmm . was there a risk that more of the ground would have given way , and you might have followed her over the edge ? sharon : i - i do n't know . i - i really was n't thinking that at the time . vance : mm - hmm . what were you thinking ? sharon : how to save her . i , um , i tried to pull her up . but , um , we were wearing safety gloves , and our hands were sweating . it was so hot , and , uh , she started to slip . i held on for as long as i could . i - i held on . and i promised her that i would n't let her die , but i could feel her slipping away out of my hand . and then , um , she was gone . god , i -- if i could have crawled down there myself and pulled her back up , i would have . [ scene_break ] lily : i can not wait to try on those little swimsuits on the twins . it 's gon na be so cute . lauren : ( laughs ) you 're gon na take pictures , right ? michael : we 're not finished ! daniel : i am . ( groans ) michael : listen to me . daniel , lauren deserves to know the truth , right ? lauren : are you guys talking about how you let daisy get away ? daniel : i guess you filled her in on your little theory , have n't you ? lauren : you know , we have a lot of unanswered questions , daniel . michael : the more he tries to explain , the less i believe his story . daniel : look , do n't worry about it . i 'm done explaining . michael : if you think we 're just gon na give up on this , you 're wrong . and trust me , when your mother gets back from thailand , she 's gon na have a lot of questions . daniel : okay , i 've already told you everything i can about what i did and why i did it , and if that 's not good enough for you guys , that 's too bad . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm not a saint . i 've done things that i 'm not proud of . but i have never intentionally tried to hurt anyone , and i did not want skye to die . i would n't want anyone to die , especially the way that she did . it was ... it was horrible . vance : so you did n't go to hawaii to punish her ? sharon : no . i 'm not the vindictive , jealous monster that the d.a . keeps trying to make me out to be . i make mistakes like anyone . but i 'm a good person . i 'm a good friend . and i am a good mother . the only reason i went to hawaii was to help someone who i love . and the only way i could do that was to prove that skye was not dead . i had no reason to want to kill her . i had every reason to save her . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) god . adam : i 'm goin ' back . phyllis : well , that 's good to know , because i was n't looking forward to dealing with koa on my own . adam : i 'm going back to genoa city . that 's where sharon needs me . phyllis : what ? no , no , no , no . sharon needs proof that she 's innocent . adam : and that proof does n't exist anymore , phyllis . that is why i 'm going back to genoa city . i 'm gon na get on the stand , and i 'm gon na testify to what i saw in that video . that 's -- phyllis : you 're not gon na get on -- no , no , no , no , no , no . would you listen to what you 're saying ? that 's really gon na work . what -- you have such a sterling reputation for honesty and integrity . adam : that 's great , but what am i supposed to do ? i 'm the one who saw the video . there 's nothing else i can do . phyllis : w - w - wait . wait . wait . you 're not the only one who saw it . adam : koa . phyllis : yeah . adam : koa . let 's go . [ scene_break ] lauren : even if you do n't care about what happened to me and jana -- lily : no , do n't say that . of course he cares . lauren : this is the same woman who tried to murder your mother . lily : okay , you know what ? can we just calm down , please ? i know it 's a sensitive subject , but -- lauren : you know something ? this woman was a sadistic person who enjoys torturing people . and you let her go . you let her go because you did n't want to take the responsibility . you took the easy way out . you let her go because you do n't want to be a father , and now we have to suffer because of your selfishness and immaturity . lily : okay , do n't say that . daniel : you know what ? it 's okay . if that 's what they want to think , let 'em think it . [ scene_break ] kevin : i was right . every one of these numbers matches up with a different bank account . one is in california . one 's in florida , texas , new york . jana : anything local ? kevin : yeah . yeah , there 's one right here in genoa city . jana : well , how do we find out the name on the account ? my father had so many aliases . kevin : oh , well , there would be no way to access that information , and the firewalls would be impenetrable . jana : there must be something we can do . kevin : yeah , get a patriot act subpoena . sorry . [ scene_break ] victoria : we 've been very happy with jana , and lucy loves her . chloe : the crap that jana has pulled is not acceptable . victoria : her personal life is really none of my business , and if you think about it , your past has n't really been that spotless , either , and i would think that you would be a little more compassionate . chloe : well , i have zero tolerance when it comes to crazy when my daughter is involved . so as long as jana is in this house , my daughter will not be . victoria : chloe , look , you ca n't do that . you ca n't revoke custody every time you and billy have an argument . it just does n't work that way . chloe : you have to listen to me . victoria : no , i do n't . you have no say in this , so you should just drop it . victoria : such a good baby . you do n't have to worry about a thing , 'cause jana 's not going anywhere . no , she 's not . she 's gon na be with us . right ? [ scene_break ] vance : ( quietly ) you did good . spencer : mrs. newman , you 'd have us believe that you flew to hawaii in noble pursuit of truth and justice . do i have that right ? sharon : yes . spencer : then tragically , your heroic efforts were thwarted by a cruel twist of fate , an act of god ? sharon : it was tragic . it was the last thing i wanted to have happen . spencer : be honest with this jury . this was n't your first arrest , was it ? vance : uh , objection . judge salazar : sustained . the jury will disregard . spencer : have you ever been admitted to a psychiatric hospital ? vance : objection ! spencer : withdrawn . will you at least tell us how many times you 've been married , to how many men you 've lived with in the last few years ? vance : your honor , where is the relevance ? spencer : goes to character , your honor . they 're portraying her as america 's sweetheart , when she has lived a wonton , reckless life . sharon : no , that 's -- that 's not true . spencer : how many men were paternity - tested the last time you were pregnant ? nick : whoa , that 's enough . vance : your honor , he 's badgering the witness . sharon : please , please do n't do this . please stop . spencer : is anyone left who trusts you ? why should this jury ? you 're telling us that you did not kill skye newman . sharon : i did n't ! i swear , i did n't . spencer : why should we believe you ? sharon : because it 's the truth ! ( gavel bangs ) judge salazar : that 's enough , mr. walsh . vance : a recess , please , your honor . judge salazar : we 're done for the day . mr. walsh can resume questioning mrs. newman tomorrow . ( gavel bangs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : we 've got ta talk about what we 're gon na do . listen , listen , listen to me . we ca n't drag him on the airplane in chains . we ca n't make him testify . adam : everybody has a price . he will come back with us , and he will testify to what he saw in that video . phyllis : ( sighs ) adam : it 's the only chance that sharon has left . phyllis : oh , my -- [ next_on ] kevin : jana would never hurt a kid . chloe : i ca n't believe that you 're defending her , kevin . victoria : chloe would like for us to fire you . spencer : what chance did skye have against you alone on that dark night in hawaii ? vance : objection ! | lauren and michael both yell at daniel for being irresponsible because he let daisy get away and they also accuse him of not wanting to find his daughter because he never wanted to be a father . lily asks lauren 's advice on therapists and she tells her it would be good for her to get her feelings out and talk to an impartial person . lauren suggests to lily that she go see her therapist dr. mason and lily makes an appointment to see dr. mason . primrose comes close to holding jana hostage when jana tells her that she is a friend of the mother of the baby that was found in st joseph church but jana gets away with the pictures she took on her camera . jana looks at the pictures she took and discovers a long list of numbers that she thinks are phone numbers but with kevin 's help she finds out that they are bank routing numbers from all over the country and one is from genoa city . chloe pleads with victoria to fire jana because she acts crazy when she is around kevin but victoria refuses to fire jana because she is a good nanny and has never behaved strangely around lucy . |
chelsea : do you hear me , adam ? you 're gon na be a dad . i 'm having your baby . after the miscarriage , we were both so torn up , and now we 're getting a second chance . [ sighs ] open your eyes and show me how happy you are that you 're gon na be a father . [ machines beeping ] chelsea : adam ? [ beeping quickens ] chelsea : oh , my god . oh , my god . nurse ! nurse ! [ scene_break ] reporter : how many more interviews will you do tonight ? sharon : um , well , i admit i am glad that you 're the last one . but everyone has agreed to hold the story until tomorrow . reporter : well , congratulations . i - i mean ... sharon : despite my new job title , no one will be more relieved than i when adam newman is well and back to work . reporter : now , mrs. newman , your reaction to the shootout in your home ? nikki : i have no comment . you are neither qualified nor permitted to be a spokesperson for my family . sharon : that 's not what i was doing . nikki : how dare you try to boost your importance by blabbing to the press what happened at my wedding . sharon : that interview had nothing to do with you or the shooting . it was about newman . victor : i am newman , okay ? sharon : actually , currently adam is newman . victor : my son is incapacitated . sharon : the reason that i was speaking to the press , i might as well inform you and spare you the need to read it in print -- i 'm taking over for adam . nikki : what ? ! [ scene_break ] jack : paul , good to see you . paul : hey , jack . a word ? jack : yeah , yeah . please , come on in . heard about the new job . congratulations . paul : thank you . jack : how 's it going so far ? paul : well , i got a brand - new , shiny badge . jack : [ chuckles ] paul : actually , it 's pretty challenging . listen , this is detective chavez . he was one of my first hires after becoming chief of police . jack : how do you do ? alex : mr. abbott . paul : um , we are working on a rather unusual case , and we were hoping that maybe you could help us with it . jack : great . i -- does this have something to do with jabot ? paul : what do you know about congressman marcus wheeler ? jack : next to nothing . i - i really have n't had much of a relationship with him since , well , my political days . why ? is he in some kind of trouble ? paul : well , we 're trying to learn as much as we can about him . do you two get together socially ? jack : no , i mean -- i guess i bump into him from time to time . matter of fact , i saw him a couple of months ago at the club . paul : what did you talk about ? jack : nothing notable . like i told you , paul , i do n't have much of a relationship with him . alex : what about his daughter ? we 're really interested in your relationship with her . [ scene_break ] kay : um ... [ clears throat ] the year is 2013 . my name is katherine chancellor . my name is katherine chancellor , and whatever is happening to me , i can face it . i can do it . i can face it . doctor : ready to begin your tests , ms. chancellor ? kay : oh , doctor , i am more than ready . so , let 's , uh ... let 's just ... get to this . find out what the hell is going on with me . [ scene_break ] cane : keep your hands off my wife . tyler : you better calm down . cane : do n't you touch her again . lily : cane , you do n't understand . cane : no , i do n't understand why he 's always got a reason to hang out with you and meet with you and talk with you . tyler : use your head . we 're business associates . cane : i see you with your hands on her ! that 's not business ! lily : stop it ! tyler : you better listen to your lady . cane : that lady 's married . she 's married to me . do you understand that ? do you understand it ? ! tyler : i 'm always here because i work here . cane : your job description does n't let you hit on my wife . lily : he was not hitting on me . tyler : you got this whole thing twisted , man . you do n't even know what you 're talking about . cane : you 're full of it . lily : okay , enough . enough ! stop it ! tyler , leave . please just leave . go . [ door closes ] lily : my god . you completely overreacted . cane : he had his hands all over you , baby . lily : it was n't what you thought . he was n't hitting on me . why are you acting like this ? cane : 'cause i 've had this tough day , and all i want to do is come here and see you , and i walk in here , and all i do is see this guy with his hands on you . lily : it was a hug , cane . a hug . that 's it . cane : where are we gon na draw the line with this guy , sweetheart ? i mean , when -- when am i allowed to actually get angry about any of this ? lily : i get that you 're upset . i get it , but i will explain it to you later , okay ? tell me why you had a rough day . cane : lily , i ca n't . i 'm just too angry right now . lily : what happened with tyler was nothing . cane : i really do n't want to talk about it , 'cause i do n't want to say anything to you i do n't mean . lily : then , fine . let 's -- let 's just sit down and talk , okay ? cane : i ca n't . i have to go . i have to see katherine . she needs me . lily : wait , stop it . what happened with katherine ? what is going on ? cane : i 'll tell you about it later . do n't worry about it . lily : cane , wait . stop . cane : lily , i promise you we 'll talk later . lily : [ scoffs ] [ scene_break ] paul : tell us about stephanie wheeler . jack : well -- alex : if it 'll help cut to the chase , we know you know her . jack : do you ? alex : oh , yeah . your paths crossed at the club , months ago . jack : yes , that 's right . new year 's eve . we shared a drink . alex : and then what ? jack : and a kiss at midnight . alex : oh , yeah ? where did you two take it after the kiss ? jack : did you two decide this was the way you were gon na play it before you came in ? he was gon na be the polite one , you were gon na be the pushy one ? alex : oh , i thought i was being polite . paul : i 'm sorry , jack . he 's -- he 's from new york . you wo n't mind answering the question ? jack : who says i took the woman anywhere ? alex : me . i saw you and stephanie leave the club that night . so , why do n't you tell us how the night ended ? jack : [ groans , sighs ] [ scene_break ] victor : you 're despicable . sharon : so you have said numerous times . victor : you 're using my son 's misfortune to promote your own self - interests . nikki : oh , well , that 's typical . opportunistic is sharon 's middle name . sharon : and my last name is newman , just like yours . shall we list all of the opportunities that you both have lied , stolen , cheated , oh , and slept your way into ? nikki : you know , the same thing happened when victor was missing . the family barely had time to blink before you had commandeered newman . sharon : yeah , but , see , this is not the same thing . victor : really ? my son heroically took a bullet for me to save my life . he 's now lying in intensive care . we do n't know if he 's gon na make it . sharon : why are you not with your beloved son instead of standing her insulting me ? victor : you are taking advantage of him . it 's disgusting . sharon : let 's review , shall we ? i am disgusting , exploitative . i 'm greedy . what else ? inhumane . does that cover it ? victor : that 's putting it mildly . nikki : barely scratches the surface , sharon . sharon : well , there goes our ability to remain civil for adam 's sake . i guess that was just a fleeting moment in the hospital . you know , i 'm only following adam 's wishes . victor : really ? how convenient of you to claim that he put you in charge . sharon : he did . victor : he 's in a damn coma . what the hell does he know right now ? you 're taking advantage of this . [ scene_break ] chelsea : where is that nurse ? the doctor ? victoria : i see him . i see him . chelsea : stay with me adam . help is coming , okay ? it 's gon na be okay . what 's happening to him ? dr. costner : you two need to wait outside . chelsea : is he gon na be okay ? victoria : let 's go . come on . dr. costner : i want you to check on ... chelsea : why has n't the doctor come out ? victoria : it 's only been a few minutes . chelsea : what if he 's -- victoria : hey , listen . listen to me . you have to stay positive , okay ? the doctor got to adam in time , so i 'm sure he 's just stabilizing him right now . chelsea : he has n't been stable since he got shot . he slipped into a coma . victoria : i did n't know . chelsea : why would you ? victoria : well , that 's why i 'm here . you know , i just -- i wanted to come and see if he was okay . i know you 're scared . chelsea : would n't you be if that was billy in there ? victoria : you know , those machines -- they monitor activity , right ? blood pressure and heart rate and all that . so , maybe there was a sudden change in activity , and that 's why the monitors went off . maybe it 's a good sign . it means adam 's waking up . chelsea : would that disappoint you ? sorry . i 'm sorry . i should n't have said that . victoria : um , that 's okay . you know , i 've been -- i 've been pretty angry at adam and disappointed in him . probably wanted him dead a couple times . chelsea : then why are you here ? victoria : he 's my brother . and when that gun was raised at my dad , he just -- he jumped in front of it . and if he had n't done that , my father would have died . we all probably would have died . he saved us . chelsea : please do n't forget that . ever . victoria : i wo n't . chelsea : adam could lose his life because he loves victor so much , after everything that man has done to him . [ sighs ] victoria : chelsea , i 've known adam a lot longer than you have . chelsea : what difference does that make , victoria ? victoria : i have seen him in action more than you have . and ... he 's a fighter . he 's in a constant state of attack . he really is . i mean , that 's why he 's able to claw his way back from impossible odds , right ? chelsea : [ sniffles ] victoria : that 's why i know he 's gon na be okay . he 's not gon na give up , because he 's got too much to fight for . [ scene_break ] sharon : you know i 've been working with adam for months . victor : and i 'm painfully aware of that , okay ? sharon : and he knows that he can rely on me . that 's why he asked me to do this . nikki : oh , is that the reason ? sharon : nikki , after everything that adam has been through to get newman , do you really think that he would put me in charge just because we 've been involved ? nikki : been involved ? victor : why are you so eager to take on a job for which you 're overwhelmingly underqualified ? your track record as the head of newman has proven that . sharon : and that is past . the only thing that matters here and now is that adam asked me to do this for him . these were his last words to me before he went into a coma -- to take over for him until he comes back . nikki : really ? were there witnesses ? sharon : i am praying with everything in me that adam recovers quickly and goes back to work , but in the meantime , stockholders need to know that the company is secured . nikki : oh , my god . do you think they will actually be eager to hear that you are the one maintaining that security ? sharon : i expect them to respect the choice that adam made . victor : listen to me . here are the facts -- you never have been , you never will be capable of running a company of that size . never . now , if you 'll excuse us , my wife and i are having dinner . nikki : i 'll get us a table . victor : newman is a family business , and you are not family . sharon : oh , really ? why do n't you tell that to my children and your grandchildren ? victor : listen to me . outsiders have tried to take over the company several times . they have all failed . and i promise you , you will fail . [ scene_break ] alex : how long have you and stephanie been dating ? jack : we were n't . paul : you just met ? jack : yes . new year 's eve . alex : and then you left and brought her back here , right ? jack : yes , i did . alex : and then what ? jack : okay , what do all these questions about my personal life have to do with whatever it is you are looking for ? you want to tell me ? i invite you into my house . i agree to cooperate . paul : and we appreciate that . jack : i do n't get appreciation right now . i feel like i 'm being interrogated . paul : i 'm sorry . we just have a few more questions . jack : okay . i 'd like some answers . what is this about ? paul : it 's an ongoing investigation . jack : that 's it ? that 's all you 're gon na tell me ? paul : that 's all i 'm at liberty to say right now . jack : okay , well , gentlemen , if you ca n't give me any more details about what it is you 're looking for , i 'm afraid i have nothing more to say to either one of you . [ scene_break ] lily : [ sighs ] you 're kidding me . geez . [ sighs ] tyler : hey . lily : hey . no , i got it . i got it . tyler : no , no , no . its better -- it 's better with two . lily : thank you . so , what do you need ? tyler : uh , i need the bottle designs -- perfume , for the focus group . lily : oh , yeah . i have them ... right here . tyler : thanks . lily : look , we ca n't just keep working like nothing happened . tyler : sure we can . lily : and pretend like we did n't have a personal discussion about your past right before cane walked it ? tyler : well , i 'm willing to pretend that cane did n't just jump up in my face like some kind of jealous maniac . lily : how do you want him to react ? tyler : like he trusts you . lily : well , he has a lot of other stuff going on today . tyler : i get it . you want to defend your husband . that 's admirable . lily : then you understand . tyler : no . i do n't . lily : look , cane , he just -- tyler : look , the guy hates my guts , all right ? that just about covers everything that i need to know about him . lily : it 's only because you guys both got started off on the wrong foot . tyler : the way that i remember it , your husband did n't like me , my ideas , or my portfolio right from the start . lily : no matter how it began , if we 're gon na work together , you have to both get past your issues with each other . tyler : well , how 's that gon na happen ? lily : i am gon na talk to cane , because he 's never even had the chance to get to know you . tyler : good . well , tell me when he likes me . lily : and you ... tyler : me ? what about me ? lily : you have no idea what a great man he really is . [ scene_break ] kay : i thought you were n't coming back until later . cane : and then i realized that this is where i needed to be . so , what have i missed ? where are we up to ? kay : okay , well , i 've had a complete tour of the hospital . cane : really ? did you see anything exciting and interesting ? kay : oh , definitely , yes . yes , yes . i 've seen the inside of an mri machine . cane : oh , and how was that ? kay : claustrophobic . as was that , uh -- that , uh -- that scan that ... and then ... then i was weighed , drained of all my blood ... cane : [ chuckles ] kay : ... and -- and every -- what ? cane : reflex . reflex test . kay : every reflex known to man . cane : uh - huh . kay : then , uh , i had a flashlight shone directly -- i mean , directly into my eyes ... cane : okay . kay : ... up my nose , into my ears , and down my throat . cane : well , i 'm gon na give the doctor extra points for being so thorough . kay : yes , but , um ... i 'm -- i 'm saving the best for last . cane : really ? what 's , uh -- what 's the next leg in this marathon , then ? hmm ? kay : [ clears throat ] well , for , uh -- for the final event , the doctor 's gon na throw a battery of questions at me to see what i remember and how clearly i 'm thinking . cane : okay . listen . if it 's all right with you , i 'd like to stay for those tests . kay : no , no . cane , no , please . if it does n't turn out well , god , i 'd be so -- i 'd be so embarrassed . cane : only if you can remember , hmm ? kay : [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] victor : psst ! i 'm so happy that you felt well enough to want to go out tonight . nikki : well , i 'd feel even better if she were n't sitting there ... victor : sweetheart . nikki : ... ruining my appetite . victor : darling , think about other things , all right ? ignore her . nikki : you mean like my brand - spanking - new husband ? victor : that 's right . and the romancing that goes along with a freshly married couple . nikki : [ chuckles ] is this your way of getting me to drink my water ? victor : mm - hmm . you know that dr. costner asked you to drink at least eight glasses a day so that you 'd be strong and healthy for a wonderful , happy future together . nikki : yes , i know , and i 'm very thankful that we have a chance at that future , and i am very grateful for what adam did . i just wish i did n't have to look across the room and see her . victor : but just do n't -- just ignore her . she will no longer be a problem . trust me . nikki : i hope not , but i get a little defensive these days . forgive me . that 's what happens when somebody tries to blow up my house . victor : that 's another thing you should n't worry about . investigators are hot on the trail of whoever perpetrated that crime , okay ? we 'll get him . trust me . we 'll get him . [ scene_break ] paul : we are trying to determine who is responsible for the shooting and the attempted explosion at the newman ranch . jack : wait . my ongoing battle with victor is well - known . if you think for a moment i had anything to do -- paul : we are well - aware that your own family was present at the wedding . and they could have been killed or injured -- jack : that 's right . my sister , my brother , and my niece . paul : right . that 's why we are all over this , jack . we need to explore every aspect of this situation . it has to be examined . jack : so , you think congressman wheeler is somehow involved ? alex : we really need you to answer our questions about his daughter , mr. abbott . paul : jack , if you know anything that can connect wheeler to what happened at the newman ranch , you need to let us know before somebody else ends up in the hospital . or worse . [ scene_break ] chelsea : when you first got here , when i was in adam 's room , um ... did you -- how is he ? dr. costner : well , he appears to be coming around . chelsea : really ? oh , my god . dr. costner : well , he 's weak and disoriented , drifting in and out , but this is a positive step . chelsea : oh , that -- that 's great . can i -- can i go in ? dr. costner : well , he needs his rest , but he can have one visitor at a time . chelsea : thank you . thanks , dr. costner . victoria : you should go -- go in there . tell him how you feel . chelsea : thank you . [ sighs ] hey . oh , adam , you really scared the hell out of me . [ chuckles ] thank god you 're okay . adam : sharon ? chelsea : sorry to disappoint you , but i 'm not sharon . adam : chelsea . you 're here . when ... chelsea : you do n't remember that i was here before ? you do n't remember what i said ? it 's -- its okay , adam . get some rest . feel better . victoria : what happened ? are you okay ? chelsea : yeah , i - i 'm fine . victoria : was he awake ? chelsea : um ... for a -- for a little bit . h - he spoke . victoria : what did he say ? chelsea : nothing . just -- just babbling . victoria : well , that 's good , though , right ? it 's good . um ... is it still okay if i go in ? chelsea : sure . victoria : great . thank you . [ clears throat ] it 's victoria . chelsea seemed upset when she walked out of here . i do n't know if you can hear me or if you even know that i 'm here . maybe that 's a good thing . i do n't want you to go into shock after you hear what i have to say . i owe you . i owe you big time , adam . and when you get out of here , and you will get out of here , it 's not like we 're gon na be hanging out or be best friends or anything . adam , i just really needed to say ... thank you so much for saving dad . thank you . chelsea : what did you say ? victoria : what are you so worried about , chelsea ? [ scene_break ] nikki : that 's why you wo n't tell me what 's going on ? you 're worried about my health ? victor : baby , i 'm determined to take care of you . nikki : and you are doing that splendidly . but that 's no reason to keep information from me . victor : stress is no good for you . nikki : well , then , confide in me . i will be more upset if you do n't tell me what 's going on with the investigation . victor : okay , what i can tell you is that we have guards stationed around our various homes , all right ? and the investigation is going on as we speak . we will find whoever 's responsible for wanting to kill me and blow up our house . i promise you that , okay ? [ scene_break ] paul : so , we have been honest with you , jack . now you need to do the same . jack : you know i 'm an addict , right ? paul : yes . jack : well , new year 's eve , i was still using . i was here at the house , feeling sorry for myself . i knew there was a party at the club . i went there , and that 's -- that 's when i ran into stephanie and spent time with her at the bar . alex : why her ? jack : i have a lifelong weakness for redheads . paul : did you know she was wheeler 's daughter ? jack : no . alex : and after you two left ? jack : we came here . and i passed out . alex : and after you woke up ? jack : she was gone . paul : did you talk to her after that night ? jack : no . and the next morning , i determined that i was gon na get clean . alex : oh . so , that 's it ? jack : yes , that 's it . you make it sound like very little , but it was a hell of a wake - up call for me . now , if you 'll excuse me , gentlemen ... paul : thanks for your time , jack . we 'll show ourselves out . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] victor : yes ? jack : get to my house . now . victor : i 'm having dinner with my wife . jack : then make an excuse and leave . victor : now , why the hell would i do that ? jack : because the police were just here questioning me . [ scene_break ] doctor : do the best that you can . kay : well , doctor , i 'm not going to intentionally blow this . for heaven 's sakes , i may have alzheimer 's , but i 'm not insane . cane : [ chuckles ] doctor : duly noted . i 'm gon na mention three common items to you . i 'd like you to repeat them . then , later , i 'll ask you to recall them again . house , pen , apple . kay : house , pen , apple . doctor : what is the year ? kay : 2013 . the president of the united states is barack obama . 40 cents . that would be eight nickels . i would get back $ 3.55 in change . no , no , wait , wait , wait . no , no . no , no . no , no . come on , katherine , think . [ muttering ] i would get back $ 4.55 . right . a watch and a ruler ? well , they -- they both measure things . is that what you 're looking for ? there you go . doctor : can you recall the list of items that we went over earlier ? kay : house , pen , apple . doctor : you can go home now , ms. chancellor . kay : [ chuckles ] doctor : i 'll review all the findings , and i 'll be in touch . cane : thank you , doctor . kay : yes , god . thank you . thank you . cane : that is great . you got everything right . kay : oh , come on , now . let 's not pretend that i conquered some great feat . no . all those questions ... i should have answered easily . cane : all right . listen , listen . the point is , you did it , all right ? which means it may not be as bad as you initially thought . kay : yet . [ scene_break ] tyler : you know , i was actually pretty surprised when i came back in and it was just you here . i figured cane would still be hovering . lily : well , he had somewhere he had to be . tyler : did you guys , uh , get a chance to talk things over before he left ? lily : not really . tyler : hey , look , lily . i 'm -- i 'm really sorry . you know , i 'm not trying to create problems for your marriage . lily : i know . tyler : does cane know that ? 'cause i 'm serious . i mean , i really -- i 'm not trying to mess things up for you . i hope that you can believe me . lily : i do . i do . tyler : so , uh , where did you leave things with cane ? lily : he just promised that we would talk about it later . tyler : [ sighs ] is that gon na involve yelling ? lily : [ chuckles ] we 'll be fine . tyler : good . well , then , are you ready to go over the , uh , wardrobe selections for the models ? lily : you know , we did n't get to finish , so if you want to talk still ... tyler : you know , i -- i 'd rather just get to the fashion and the perfume stuff . i think you 'd be happier with that anyway . plus , that 's why jack pays the medium - sized bucks , huh ? [ chuckles ] lily : i know you like to pretend that things just roll off your back , but i know that what happened with your dad is still bothering you . tyler : i 'd rather just ignore it . lily : okay . well , i 'm glad that you trusted me enough to tell me . tyler : yeah , you know what ? i -- i actually ca n't even believe that i spilt all of that . i never talk about my old life with anybody , except for my sister , but ... some of the stuff that i told you , i 've never told anyone , ever . you know , here i go again . i 'm dumping all this on you . lily : no . stop . you 're not dumping . you 're venting . and that 's what friends are for . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i mean , even if you went in there with the best intentions , it 's not like you and adam are best buds . you could have upset him . victoria : i did n't . chelsea : are you sure about that ? 'cause , i have to be honest , you kind of spooked me earlier when you were just hanging out by the door . victoria : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to startle you . chelsea : so , what -- what did you see ? did he move ? victoria : no . no , he was completely out of it . he seemed very peaceful , though . i suppose this changes things for you . chelsea : i do n't understand . victoria : adam almost died . that can make a person rethink her decisions . chelsea : about the divorce , you mean ? victoria : technically , you 're not divorced . and i think that it 's pretty obvious that you still care for adam . chelsea : it 's not that simple , victoria . victoria : well , could n't it be if you wanted it to be ? chelsea : do you want to know why i was upset earlier when i left his room ? victoria : yeah . yeah , i do , if you want to tell me . chelsea : i was standing there next to his bedside , thanking god that adam was alive , thinking of all the things that i wanted to tell him , and he opened his eyes , and he said sharon 's name . do you have any idea what that felt like ? victoria : yeah . yeah , i can imagine . but , you know , chelsea , the doctor said that he was completely out of it . i mean , he was literally just waking up . chelsea : well , he spent his waking moment thinking about sharon , okay ? that 's where his heart is , okay ? i 've lost him for good . victoria : i think you and i both know that you do n't have to lose him if you do n't want to . [ scene_break ] kay : i 'm sorry , darling . i - i did n't mean to be morose , but it 's just -- i meant ... we 're gon na have to wait , you know , for the final results to figure out exactly what is going on . cane : okay , but you have to admit that things look pretty good so far , right ? kay : i am so grateful you 're here . i ca n't tell you what it means to me . cane : i , then , will make sure i 'm here for every single appointment that you have . kay : well , let 's hope this is the last . cane : let 's hope . all right . i am going to go get the car , and i 'll come back around and pick you up . i 'm gon na take you home . okay . [ scene_break ] tyler : you know , your husband would n't want to hear about us being buddies . lily : [ scoffs ] well , he 'll adapt . tyler : i do n't know . i would n't . i mean , seriously , who can blame the guy being jealous with a wife like you ? lily : [ chuckles ] cane just did n't understand the context of the hug that he saw . i just have to make him understand that all you want from me is friendship . [ scene_break ] chelsea : why are you so sure adam would want me back ? victoria : it 's obvious , is n't it ? after adam married you , he seemed different . he seemed happier . why would n't he want that back ? chelsea : i need to get some air . clear my head . it 's been a big day . victoria : it certainly has . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . did your dinner date dump you ? nikki : something came up . sharon : what , his meal ? well , i 've never been able to stomach you , either . nikki : unlike you , sharon , victor will always be in demand . sharon : and yet , he is n't missed at newman . nikki : god , do you really think you 're that untouchable ? you think that people have forgotten who you are and what you 've done ? sharon : i am a woman running an international corporation . nikki : you are a sociopath , and there is no way victor 's gon na let you steal his company from him again . sharon : the company was n't stolen , nikki . it was lost by victor . whoops . nikki : be careful , sharon . have n't you learned by now that victor always wins in the end ? sharon : well , have n't you learned by now , nikki , that where it comes to victor , nothing lasts forever ? [ scene_break ] jack : paul and his sidekick were here asking all kinds of questions about stephanie wheeler and her father . victor : what did you tell them ? jack : nothing they can use against us . victor : how much do you think they know ? jack : i do n't think they figured out yet that you hired wheeler 's daughter or that she died in my house , but they are trying to make some connection between that and what happened at the ranch . i feel like they 're closing in . victor : then we need to change our plans . [ next_on ] leslie : any -- any news on dad ? avery : the ruling is coming down today . alex : we 're not interested in your relationship with mr. newman . paul : we want to ask you about your daughter , stephanie . avery : dylan wo n't be going to chicago . he 's not going anywhere . | at the hospital , chelsea tells adam that she is pregnant as victoria listens at the door . suddenly , the monitors start going off . chelsea hurriedly yells for a doctor . sharon holds a news conference concerning newman enterprises . nikki , upon hearing sharon 's remarks , tells sharon that she can not speak for the newman family . sharon lets nikki and victor know that she will taking over for adam until his recovery . paul and alex approach jack at home concerning marcus wheeler and his daughter . alex questions jack about stephanie . kay tries to remember the date , the president of the united states , and her name . the doctor comes in to begin the tests on katherine . cane orders tyler away from lily which results in an argument between the two men . lily tries to separate them . lily reprimands cane for his actions toward tyler . victor accuses sharon of using this situation and adam . chelsea watches anxiously as the doctor works on adam . victoria urges chelsea to stay positive and assures her that adam is a fighter . victor reminds sharon that newman enterprises is a family business and she is not family . |
nick : hey . sharon : hi . what time is it ? nick : uh , well , you have n't missed breakfast . though i do n't recommend that . sharon : is it morning ? nick : mm - hmm . sharon : have you been there all night ? nick : yes , right here in this super - comfortable chair . sharon : where 's faith ? nick : noah 's taking care of her . sharon : she must be so worried . nick : well , dr. mead said you 're gon na be able to go home soon . sharon : today ? nick : i do n't know about that . sharon : well , i 'm feeling so much better , so much stronger . nick : i can tell . sharon : and not one hallucination . i just -- i wish ... nick : what ? sharon : well , my memory 's coming back to me , but ... i feel like there 's something i 'm missing , almost like i 'm blocking it out . nick : well , i would n't push it . sharon : i just wish i knew what it was . [ scene_break ] avery : hey ! i did it . dylan : hey , great ! did what ? avery : i uploaded the video you made of me yesterday . [ clattering ] dylan : i deleted that . nobody saw that video . avery : no , not that video . the video that you shot of me making my prize- winning key lime pie . look -- there i am , on real folk food . i do n't know . i think i look a little too together . do n't you ? i should be , uh ... you know , cooking . i should be hot and sweaty . dylan : you look okay to me . avery : you 're not even looking at the video . dylan : i saw enough footage of you yesterday to know how beautiful you are on camera . avery : aww . [ scene_break ] ian : i was n't expecting you today . leslie : well , i was n't expecting to be here , but i need to , um -- i need to ask you something . ian : what is it ? leslie : did you send your ex - wife to try to extort money from dylan mcavoy ? ian : is that a serious question ? leslie : it is , and i want an honest answer . ian : well , contrary to what people may think , i do n't force women to do my bidding . i mean , if willa approached dylan , she did it all on her own . leslie : if you 're lying , you 're only helping the d.a . build a stronger case against you , and she does n't need any help , believe me . ian : i agree . i do n't like my odds with these extortion charges . leslie : i 'm gon na do my best to defend you , but i have to be honest -- ian : no need . i want to cut a deal . leslie : you have to have something to offer in order -- ian : i do . i do . leslie : really ? ian : mm - hmm . leslie : what ? ian : information . the kind that 'll get me out of here . [ scene_break ] hilary : i still wish we 'd went with the o.u . sweats . neil : yeah , well , so did i , when we boarded the plane , you know ? hilary : i look terrible in orange . neil : oh , my goodness . is that your big concern -- this color ? hilary : we work in fashion , neil . neil : we sure do . devon : what 's with the get - ups , guys ? hilary : see ? he does n't like orange , either . devon : no , it 's not that . i 'm wondering why you two are wearing matching sweatshirts . neil : you know , you got a lot of questions , but our plane was grounded in tulsa overnight . devon : jack mentioned something about that . you guys had mechanical problems ? hilary : yeah , and we packed for a short trip and ran out of clean clothes . neil : yes , we did . and the room they gave us was n't exactly full - service , so ... hilary : i do n't even think that was a full bed . devon : wait . hang on . back up . you guys shared a room ? [ scene_break ] jack : nervous about the deposition ? summer : yeah , i 'm not looking forward to talking about what happened with john -- ian . jack : i 'll be with you there the whole time . summer : thanks . i just -- i did n't want to worry nick with this , everything that 's going on with sharon . jack : i 'm glad you asked me to come . summer : me too . abby : hi ! i hope i 'm not interrupting father - daughter time . jack : not at all . please join us . unless you 're here to give me a hard time about whom i associate with . abby : no . i wanted to share my good news . or at least , it will be if daddy 's is n't ripping tyler 's head off . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] victor : come in . tyler . come in . did you have an appointment ? tyler : um , no . i 'm sorry . is this a bad time ? victor : no , i 'm just preparing to go to washington , so i have a few minutes . tyler : okay , good . victor : what 's this about , then ? tyler : i 'd like to talk to you about abby . victor : what about abby ? tyler : well , i asked her to marry me , and i hope that we can have your blessing . [ scene_break ] leslie : what ? i ca n't believe you just told me that . ian : what , you do n't think that information is valuable ? leslie : you know that is n't gon na help you get a reduced sentence . ian : oh , i think that d.a . williams will be very interested to hear it . leslie : i am not some naive young girl you can manipulate . ian : i 'm sorry you feel that 's what i 'm trying to do . leslie : i know it is . it 's not gon na work . ian : what i told you is true . leslie : how do i know that ? ian : it 's easy enough to prove . leslie : my job is to give you the best defense that i can , which is exactly what i 'm gon na do . now , if you 'll excuse me , i have a deposition to get to . ian : oh , yes , by all means . we 've discussed everything we need to here . leslie : i 'm sure i 'll see you before the trial . ian : i 'm looking forward to it . oh , ms. michaelson . [ knock on door ] ian : you remember -- what i told you is confidential ... even from your partner . [ chuckles ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] avery : `` ca n't wait to try this . it looks awesome . `` dylan : that 's because it is . avery : `` you seem as sweet as your pie . `` dylan : sweeter . avery : aww . `` wow . a successful lawyer and a great cook ! who could beat that ? `` dylan : uh , nobody . avery : `` avery , i think you 've got the oven on too high 'cause you look hot in that kitchen . `` [ laughs ] dylan : you know , i 'm not sure i like someone else commenting on that . avery : i do n't know . they 're saying nice things . avery : uh ... `` this pie seems too citrus - y . `` dylan : well , it is a key lime pie . and i do n't think `` citrus - y `` is even a word . avery : `` i 've made this pie . not worth your time . `` dylan : that 's because they have n't tried your recipe . avery : `` tried this recipe and it sucked . `` dylan : what ? what 's the guy 's address ? avery : okay . well , you ca n't expect all comments to be positive . dylan : why not ? avery : because , dylan , that 's not how life works , and it 's not , certainly , how social media works . dylan : yeah ? avery : dylan ... dylan . [ scene_break ] sharon : i wonder what 's keeping dr. mead . nick : i do n't know . but i can run across the street to that café , pick you up some croissants and a latte . sharon : you do n't have to do that . nick : uh , okay . anything else ? i 'll get you whatever you want . sharon : do n't you have other things to do besides babysit me ? i mean , you have n't left my side since you brought me here . nick : are you complaining ? sharon : no , i 'm just saying i know you have other obligations . nick : i already told you noah 's taking care of faith . sharon : okay . what about work ? nick : yeah , i 've got some bills and some payroll that needs to get done , but i can get a manager to do that . sharon : you said to name whatever i wanted . i want you to go to work . nick : sharon , i did n't -- sharon : i mean it . i mean it . go home . take a shower , do whatever you need to do . nick : okay . i 'll , uh ... i 'll go . but call me if you need anything , okay ? sharon : promise . [ scene_break ] hilary : neil and i , we shared a room , but we did n't share a room . neil : yeah , i mean , there was n't a hotel room available within 21 miles of the airport , so ... hilary : yeah , and we got a charming place -- you know , no laundry service , no room service ... neil : yeah , right . but you know what they did have ? they had cable tv . hilary : and then i found that really good place that served the nachos and the chicken wings . neil : they were excellent . that was a good choice . devon : well , it sounds like your trip was full of surprises . hilary : well , you have n't even heard the best part . you will never guess who we saw in los angeles . devon : who did you guys see ? was it leonardo ? hilary : better . drew . devon : drew ? hilary : carey ! we went on `` the price is right `` ! devon : so , you went on a game show ? hilary : we both did . but it was a dream of mine since i was a kid , and neil made it come true . and look . here i am with my new best friend drew carey . devon : so it is . hey , joe . hey , check this out , man . it 's a girl after your own heart . i catch joe here watching `` the price is right `` in the office a couple times a week . joe : yeah , i 'm a huge fan . always wanted to be on that show . hilary : me too . it was amazing . and the best part -- i played plinko . joe : no way . neil : yeah , and she actually won . joe : and you spun the big wheel ? hilary : oh , i thought i was gon na pass out . thank god i did n't . devon : wow . well , i hate to break up this party , but did you guys get any actual work done on the trip ? neil : of course we got work done . we actually had a very successful meeting at forrester creations , and they 're totally on board with the fashion sh -- oh , as a matter of fact , i got to check in with work . i will -- i 'll see you later , okay ? hilary : yeah . okay . well , um , i should get going , too . devon : yeah , listen , before you do , uh , i have something i want to say to you . [ scene_break ] summer : congrats . but your being engaged is n't really news . i read about it online last week . abby : those were just rumors . summer : oh , so it 's not really true ? abby : no , it is . now it 's true . so , it 's news -- real news -- not something that the paparazzi made up . jack : okay . you lost me here . abby : before , everyone was just speculating `` g.c . 's hottest couple . `` `` wedding bells in their future ? `` and all that . but now -- now it 's true . jack : well , i 'm glad we straightened that out . uh , have you told your mom yet ? abby : no , so if you talk to her , do n't say anything . jack : okay . i wo n't . i 'm not sure what i would say to her . hey , this is good news . this is great news . finally , there 's something to celebrate in the abbott family . jack : oh , no . do n't you worry about that . you and tyler deserve to be happy right now . i ca n't wait to dance at your wedding . neil : hey , jack , ladies . abby : hi . neil : hi . jack : wow . did you lose a bet ? neil : oh ! this . well , this fallout from a delayed commercial flight that i should n't have been on because i should have been on the jabot jet that was grounded . jack : if i had any idea it would turn out like this , i would 've told the mechanics to work overtime . neil : let this be a lesson to you -- do n't ever make me fly commercial again . i just wanted to let you know that i 'm back . oh , and i overheard you talking . well , congratulations . abby : thank you . neil : i really should be saying that to tyler , though , right ? where is the groom - to - be ? abby : he is with his future father - in - law . hopefully , still in one piece . neil : mm . [ scene_break ] victor : you said you were the kind of man who believes in going to the woman 's father to ask for permission to propose to her . tyler : yes , i did , and i am . it 's just that ... this came up kind of sudden . you know , spontaneously . victor : spontaneously . have a seat . tyler : when abby and i spoke to you yesterday , this was n't even on the radar . you know ? and then we got to talking and we realized that we really do want to get married . victor : so you 're thinking you 've given this a lot of thought ? tyler : yes , sir , i have . abby and i both have . victor : do you know what it means to become part of the newman family ? tyler : yes . i think i do . victor : i do n't think you do , tyler . you 'd be under a lot of scrutiny . a lot of responsibility and expectations go along with being a part of the newman family , all right ? tyler : i wo n't actually have the newman name . victor : that statement makes me realize that you have n't thought this through . are you really ready , mr. michaelson to devote the rest of your life to a marriage with my daughter ? [ scene_break ] hilary : the floor is yours . what would you like to say ? devon : i wanted to thank you . 'cause neil needed to take his mind off of leslie , and you obviously did that for him . hilary : well , i ca n't take credit for the plane 's mechanical problems . devon : yeah , but you know what i mean . hilary : if i helped neil , i 'm glad . he 's a good person , and he 's done more for me than i could ever repay , so ... devon : still , i appreciate it . hilary : uh , well , i should really change . you know , not exactly the proper look for someone working in cosmetics and fashion . esmerelda would n't be caught dead wearing something like this . devon : i actually think you look pretty cute . hilary : um , i better go . devon : okay . do n't need any help , do you ? hilary : no , i 'm good . devon : all right . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm sure tyler can hold his own with victor . abby : of course he can . jack : besides , you 're gon na marry the guy whether your overbearing father approves or not , so if he 's smart , he will give you his support . abby : and i am sure he will see things that way ... eventually . summer : um , jack , we ... jack : oh , sorry . we have an appointment . summer : i 'm sorry . abby : oh , it 's okay . you guys go . jack : listen , i will catch up on your trip to los angeles at the office . neil : yeah , yeah , you betcha , jack . jack : and you , if i can help with victor , let me know . abby : oh , 'cause you talking to dad would be super - helpful ! jack : eh . see ya . summer : bye . abby : mwah . summer : bye . neil : bye , guys . um , so , you and tyler are tying the knot . abby : i know what you 're thinking -- that we should be planning a double wedding , celebrating being future in - laws . i 'm really sorry , neil . neil : yeah , no , no , it 's okay . i appreciate that . you know , what jack said earlier , he 's absolutely right . you should n't be worrying about people right now . all that 's important is you and tyler and your happiness . do n't let anyone or anything keep you from that . you hear me ? [ scene_break ] tyler : you 're testing me . you want to know if i 'm worthy of abby . victor : are you ? tyler : you and i have n't spent much time together , but you know about my background . i 've been through a lot . but i can honestly say that i 'm proud of the man that i am today , the man who intends to marry your daughter . now , i love abby more than i 've ever loved anyone . so you can question me and test me all you want . it 's not gon na change the way i feel , not today , not tomorrow , not 50 years from now . my answer will be the same -- yes . i am willing to devote myself to abby for the rest of my life . victor : i want a long engagement . tyler : you 're giving us your blessing ? victor : welcome to my family , son . tyler : thank you , mr. newman . victor : call me , victor . tyler : thank you , victor . [ scene_break ] sharon : you 're happy with all of my test results , which means the ect worked . dr. mead : your condition seems to have stabilized . sharon : now , you mentioned the possibility of more treatments . dr. mead : let 's see how you do over the next few weeks . right now , you 're moving in a positive direction . i see no reason why that wo n't continue . sharon : well , you have no idea how relieved i am to hear you say that . dr. mead : well , i think if have some idea . sharon : there is one thing that worries me . dr. mead : what 's that ? sharon : well , the gaps in my memory . i was hoping maybe you could help me fill them in . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . what 's up ? okay , thanks . [ scene_break ] dylan : you still reading those comments ? avery : [ scoffs ] people can be so judgmental about something they know nothing about . dylan : everybody 's a critic . avery : i 'd like to know how many of them actually have made a key lime pie . dylan : you know what ? i should n't have responded to that guy earlier . let 's just ignore all this -- avery : oh , no . you think i 'm gon na sit back and let a bunch of wannabe chefs trash me ? dylan : i 'm guessing `` no `` ? avery : no . [ scene_break ] abby : hey , have you guys seen , uh ... never mind . so ? how 'd it go ? tyler : how did what go ? abby : the meeting with dad . tyler : oh . that . abby : what happened ? tyler : he gave us his blessing . abby : oh , my gosh ! i do n't know whether to slug you or kiss you . tyler : i vote for the kiss . [ scene_break ] [ bell jingles ] victor : hello , son . nick : hey , dad . victor : may i ? nick : please . victor : all right . nick : if you are here about sharon , i 'm sure mom 's told you everything there is to tell . victor : she has . i came by to say -- nick : that sharon got what she deserves ? you 're here to remind me that you have n't forgotten everything sharon has done to you and to our family ? i 'll tell you , what 's funny , though , is you seem to have forgotten everything you did to her . you convinced sharon to marry you to keep mom out of prison . do you remember that ? and then you dumped her when you did n't need her anymore . victor : i 've made some mistakes where sharon is concerned . nick : dad , you were her champion . you had her back when no one else did , and then you turned on her . can you imagine what that did to her ? you do n't have to imagine it . just take a look at her . victor : whether you 'd like to hear it or not , i hope that she has a full recovery , okay ? nick : okay . so , is that what you came to say ? victor : something else . nick : what else you got ? victor : i came to tell you the good news that your sister abby got engaged . nick : really ? victor : yeah . nick : thought that was just internet gossip . victor : no . nick : well , i 'm glad . i like tyler . he 's a good guy . he seems to make abby happy . victor : seems a very nice guy . i thought this would be an occasion for all of us to get together and celebrate as a family , you know ? nick : so , a family get - together and engagement party for tyler and abby . victor : you sound surprised . nick : i 'm just trying to figure out what your angle is , what your ulterior motive 's going to be . victor : celebrating my youngest daughter 's happiness and engagement , i think , is reason enough , do n't you ? nick : for an ordinary person maybe , but we both know you are not ordinary . so let me take a shot at this -- you get us all together under one roof , there 's some good family time happening , start getting nostalgic about the good old days , and then victoria and i seem to forget that you withheld the truth that adam killed delia . victor : you know something , my boy ? i think i 've just about have had it with your righteousness and victoria 's righteousness and some other people i know around here who seem very righteous when it comes to me , forgetting their own sins . you of all people should know the lengths a parent would go to to protect his own child and his own family . does that ring a bell ? [ scene_break ] sharon : can you help me , dr. mead , fill in the blanks ? dr. mead : i 'm not sure what you want me to tell you . sharon : well , anything you think might be important . dr. mead : we covered many topics in our sessions . sharon : nothing stands out ? dr. mead : well , you were dealing with a number of stressful issues . sharon : is there some reason you do n't want to tell me what they were ? dr. mead : i just think it 's better if you remember on your own . sharon : but you do think i will eventually remember everything . dr. mead : well , i think it 's important not to force anything . already you 've accomplished so much . you 're no longer seeing cassie . you 've accepted that she 's dead . sharon : that feels like a huge step forward . dr. mead : it is . sharon : i 'm ready to take the next step -- going home . can i do that today ? dr. mead : yes . under one condition . [ scene_break ] nick : you 're talking about what i did with summer and that dna test . victor : i 'm not passing judgment . nick : no , you 're right . i did n't run that second test because i was desperate to keep my family together . victor : right . now you understand how powerful the desire to keep your family together is , right ? nick : that does n't make what either one of us did right . victor : not a question of being right or wrong , son . sometimes it 's a question of what is best . [ cell phone rings ] nick : hey , sharon . what 's up ? sharon : good news . i 've been released . nick : that 's great news . i 'll head back to the hospital and i 'll pick you up right now . i 'll see you soon . victor : listen , i wo n't keep you waiting . i 'm sure sharon is anxious to get home , okay ? nick : it almost sounds like you care . victor : whether you believe it or not , i 've decided to let bygones be bygones where sharon is concerned . let 's move forward . nick : i hope you mean that . victor : you bet i do . nick : well , i appreciate it . victor : all right . nick : you walking out ? victor : no , son , i have a phone call to make , so i 'll see you later , okay ? nick : catch you later . victor : what are you doing in my son 's nightclub ? i told you to get the hell out of town . what are you up to ? [ scene_break ] dylan : you 're cut off . avery : dylan ! give me that . dylan : you ca n't let what people say get to you . avery : i was checking my e - mail . dylan : sorry . avery : yeah . i 'm expecting an important message from leslie . dylan : what , are you guys working on a big case ? avery : uh , she is -- ian 's . she went to see him today . dylan : why ? avery : because i asked her to . i wanted her to find out ian knew about his ex- wife trying to extort money from you . dylan : well , i hope she lets him know that he 's not gon na get away with it . avery : well , i did n't want to tell you because i did n't want to upset you . everything 's been going so well lately . dylan : [ breathes deeply ] yeah , and hopefully , that continues and we never hear from willa or ian ever again . avery : yes . [ scene_break ] jack : you sure you want to go through with this ? summer : yeah , giving that deposition made me realize i have some unfinished business to take care of . ian : with me ? i had n't realized that the deposition leslie was getting was yours or that you would be coming here to see me afterward . but i 'm glad you did . 'cause i 'd like the chance to tell you that i never meant you any harm , summer . all i ever wanted to was to help you -- jack : okay , save that . she does n't need to hear from a charlatan like you anymore . ian : if others had n't gotten in the way , we could 've done some wonderful things togeth -- jack : shut up . or i will shove that book of yours down your throat . ian : i suggest you read it . you have a lot of unresolved rage . jack : you have no idea . summer : jack . we came so that i could talk to ian . jack : it 's not too late to change your mind , you know . summer : i need to do this . jack : i will be right here . one false move , i 'm telling you ... ian : okay . now , i 'm truly sorry if you misunderstood my intentions . summer : no , jack 's right . i 'm not interested in anything that you have to say . i came here because i have something that i want to tell you . ian : go ahead . summer : you may not have hurt me the way you did my grandma , but you took advantage of me . and i 'm here to say thank you . [ scene_break ] devon : i still can not get over the fact that you came home from a business trip dressed like that , man . neil : what ? what are you talking about ? like , this right here ? this look could catch on , big . devon : catch on to what ? neil : what are you talking about `` what `` ? with a little bit of marketing , this thing could blow up . devon : it 's a hoodie . neil : this could be bigger than skinny jeans , man . devon : okay , okay . neil : all right , in all seriousness , though , i learned a lot about fashion this week in l.a . devon : well , you definitely are in a better mood than when you left , that 's for sure . neil : yeah , i guess i am , right ? devon : yeah . neil : it 's interesting . this trip was n't just about business . it was a lot of fun , too . it really was . i have n't had fun like that in a long , long time . devon : i got the exact same vibe from hilary . neil : you know , what 's amazing is that she 's killing it in one minute at the forrester meeting , and then the next minute , you know , the wheel on -- she 's killing that on `` the price is right . `` devon : i ca n't believe that was her dream to do that . neil : there 's a lot that you do n't know about her . devon : like what ? neil : hey , never underestimate that girl when it comes to march madness . she has got this looney , wacky way of picking the winners . devon : yeah ? neil : shh . do n't tell anybody but she beat me . she won . she beat me . devon : i 'll keep that in mind . neil : yeah , i still say that things should 've worked out for you guys , but i guess that ship has sailed . devon : yeah . guess it has . hilary : you 're still here ? neil : oh , i should n't be . i 've actually got a meeting in an hour , and i have to go home and change , so ... hilary : change ? for what ? devon : yeah , i would love to see you show up to the office in that . i had a hard time getting him to go without a tie a year ago . neil : well , i have mellowed a lot since then , you know ? and , um ... i definitely have to retire this ensemble before today 's meeting , so i have to go now . devon : do that . neil : come on . hilary : i 'll walk with you . neil : hey , we shall get together for some dinner real soon , okay ? devon : that sounds good . sounds good . have a good day at work . [ scene_break ] leslie : i am so happy for you -- for the both of you . now , if you need help planning the wedding ... tyler : oh , come on , you do n't have to do that , sis . leslie : maybe i want to . tyler : i know it 's got to be hard on you . not too long ago , you and neil were planning on getting married . leslie : yeah , and now we 're not , and you and abby are , and that 's just the way life works . and , you know , this calls for a celebration . for that , you need cupcakes . abby : mmm ! leslie : yeah , cupcakes . tyler : okay . i 'll get some . leslie : no , no , unh - unh . no , as sister of the groom , i will do the honors . be right back . dylan : leslie . leslie : hi . avery : hi . i was just trying to reach you . how 'd it go in madison ? leslie : i spoke to ian about his ex- wife harassing dylan , and i made it very clear that if he has anything to do with willa 's visit , it 'd be in his best interest to stop making trouble for you . dylan : you think he got the message ? [ scene_break ] ian : you want to thank me ? summer : you said that you wanted to help me find my path . ian : and i meant it . summer : i 'm sure you did . but the person that you were hoping i 'd discover was someone that you thought you could control . well , too bad . because i found someone who is stronger than she ever thought that she was -- a young woman who realizes that the only person that she needs to place her trust in is herself . and if she ever , ever doubts that , the last thing she 's gon na do is turn to some sick stranger who does n't give a damn about her . she 's gon na turn to her family . because they mean it when they say that they want what 's best for her . and they love her for exactly who she is . [ scene_break ] nick : so you 're sure dr. mead said it 's okay if you go home ? sharon : mm - hmm . well , under one condition . nick : what 's that ? sharon : that i hire a nurse . nick : a nurse ? why ? sharon : um , it 's just as a precaution , just in case anything happens . nick : but , physically , you 're okay ? sharon : yep , everything 's fine . she just does n't want me to be alone until we 're sure the ect worked . nick : well , you 're not gon na be alone . 'cause i 'm gon na stay with you . [ scene_break ] victor : you did n't answer my question -- what are you doing here ? cassie : i wanted to make sure sharon was okay . i tried calling the hospital , but they would n't tell me anything . victor : why do you care about sharon ? cassie : i feel bad for her . i 'm partly to blame for what happened . victor : you mean you suddenly developed a conscience ? is that it ? cassie : you know , i heard you talking to your son just now , and it sounds like you have some regrets , too . victor : never mind how i sounded . you should 've followed my advice to get the hell out of town . cassie : is that a threat ? victor : you do n't really understand who you 're dealing with , do you ? [ scene_break ] abby : so far so good . tyler : what ? what are you talking about ? abby : being engaged . tyler : come on , babe , it 's been like two hours . abby : i know . but i was n't sure how people would react , not just dad . tyler : yeah ? you know , a lot of people that we care about , they 've had their hearts broken lately . abby : and they 're all happy for us , which makes me even happier which i totally did n't think was possible . tyler : well , there is still one problem , though . abby : what ? tyler : i have not told you how much i love you today . abby : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] leslie : well , you know ian . it 's hard to tell whether you 're getting through to him or not . avery : well , we appreciate you trying . dylan : definitely . leslie : can i get some cupcakes ? my brother just got engaged , and he and his fiancée are on the patio , so i want to help them celebrate . avery : tyler and abby got engaged ? that 's good news . are you okay with that ? leslie : i know what you 're thinking , and , yeah . yeah , i 'm fine . avery : well , cupcakes are on the house . leslie : no , you do n't have to do that . dylan : i guess they 're on the house . we want to -- to thank you for talking to ian today . i appreciate it . [ scene_break ] ian : i 'm sure our paths will cross again one day . summer : i doubt that , since yours is leading you to prison . jack : you ready to go ? summer : yeah . i said what i came to say . jack : good . you will never have to see this man again . [ knock on door , door opens ] ian : [ chuckling ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] cassie : why ? what 're you gon na do to me ? victor : what you should 've done yourself . okay ? cassie : you ca n't force me to leave town . victor : you 're very mistaken . do n't you try me , okay ? then once you 're gone , i never want to see your face again . is that clear ? cassie : what ? the face of your granddaughter ? victor : listen to me . stop this charade right now . you may look like my granddaughter in an uncanny way , but you 're not anything like her . she was a sweet girl . you ai n't . as far as i 'm concerned , you never existed . [ scene_break ] sharon : i ca n't ask you to stay with me . nick : you did n't ask . i offered . sharon : well , i ca n't accept . nick : why ? what 's the matter ? sharon : what about faith ? that might be confusing for her if you move in with us . nick : not if we tell her the truth . sharon : which is ? nick : daddy 's gon na be sleeping on the couch until mommy starts feeling better . boom . what else you got ? sharon : how about you this ? how about you -- you stay with me tonight ? and then we 'll see how we feel about things in the morning . nick : okay . but i know how i 'm gon na feel in the morning . sharon : how could you know ? nick : sharon , i want to be there for you . and not just overnight . the way i feel about you is never gon na change . what ? sharon : i , uh ... have been -- my memories are coming back in bits and pieces . and there 's this one memory i keep thinking about , although it 's a little fuzzy . i -- i ca n't be sure if it was a dream or if it was real , but i keep thinking it must 've been a dream . nick : what is it ? sharon : i 'm too embarrassed to tell you . nick : go ahead . sharon : you said that you ... nick : that i loved you ? sharon : yes . nick : that was n't a dream . [ next_on ] michael : is something else going on ? lauren : sometimes you can be so dense . neil : we 've been bouncing around ideas for this huge upcoming fashion show . hilary : guaranteed to shake things up . lily : oh , well , that 's your specialty , right -- shaking things up ? | sharon wakes up and once again sees nick sitting in a nearby chair . sharon tells him that she still can not remember something that she should remember . at crimson lights , avery tells dylan that she uploaded the picture that he made of her , but he thinks that she means the video that he took of her when they were kissing . avery lets him know that it concerns the recipe that was entered in the contest . leslie visits ian in prison to ask him if he sent his ex - wife to visit dylan . ian tells leslie that he has information that will help to get him out of jail . neil and hilary arrive home at the athletic club where they meet up with devon , who immediately asks them if they shared the same hotel room . jack tells summer that he will be accompanying her to the deposition . abby joins them to give them some wonderful news . tyler visits victor to let him know that he proposed to abby and thus asks for victor 's blessing . leslie can not believe what she is hearing and refuses to go along with ian 's plans . avery reads the comments about her key lime pie and is insulted by the comments . hilary shows devon and another man the pics taken of her when she was on the `` the price is right `` where she played plinko and won . summer congratulates abby on her engagement . victor asks tyler if he knows what it means to be a newman . devon thanks hilary for helping to keep neil 's mind off of leslie . summer reminds jack of their appointment . neil offers abby some encouragement concerning their engagement and upcoming marriage . victor asks tyler if he is worthy of abby . tyler insists he loves abby and will spend the rest of his life making her happy . dr. mead gives sharon a good report and agrees to let her go home as long as she gets a nurse to stay with her . the cassie look - alike is at the underground and watches nick talking with victor . |
jack : what do you mean , jabot was breached ? how badly ? ashley : it is still investigating . so far , marketing division 's been hit , as well as our fashion . jack : what about hex ? what about r & d ? ashley : let 's put it this way . the reason i wanted to meet here is in case my office has been bugged again . jack : i assume security is on this . ashley : yeah , well , they 're sweeping the building for any unauthorized devices . employees have been advised to change their passwords . i mean , we are adding levels of security , jack . all of our files that are sensitive -- obviously they 're encrypted , but if somebody 's determined , there 's really no way to stop them . jack : somebody like victor . oh , come on . this has his grubby fingerprints all over it . victoria : billy told me what happened at jabot , all of the corporate hackings in the news . you know , it 's incredibly disturbing . billy : yeah . i was asking vicki if she knows who 's behind it . chelsea : and i 'm guessing you do n't ? victoria : no . not a clue . sorry . chelsea : uh , no , but i was asking because i overheard you saying something happened between the two of you last night ? care to share ? billy : i mean , it 's nothing . nothing you need to worry about , anyway . chelsea : well , now -- now i 'm even more curious . [ chuckles ] victoria : come on . you know how it is when two people have known each other for a long time and they fall back into their old , familiar patterns . it was ... just something like that . it was not a big deal . chelsea : yeah , just a little inside joke ? victoria : exactly . chelsea : well , since billy 's my fiancé and the three of us do n't have any secrets anymore , suppose you let me in on the joke ? nikki : whose fingerprints are these ? what are you up to , victor ? victor : you look surprised to see me , mr. bingham . adam : yeah , a little bit . a little bit . you do n't belong here . victor : mm - hmm . i have something of importance for mr. abbott . adam : oh , i see . okay , well , tell you what . if you 're here to up your offer to buy jabot , we 're not interested . victor : that 's rather self - aggrandizing , is n't it ? last time i checked , jack abbott was c.e.o . of this company . if you 're anything like your father , he could n't take the heat of the business world . he just died one day . adam : that 's typical victor newman . that 's your m.o . , right ? blaming the victim . victor : so you know me , huh ? adam : more than you think . victor : oh , yeah ? summer : kyle , i do n't look at you as a brother , which is why you should n't feel obligated . kyle : it 's not an obligation , summer . look , i was n't there to stop austin from hurting you , and i 'll be damned if i turn my back now when someone could be threatening your life . [ rhythmic knock on door ] summer : who is it ? noah : prince william and kate middleton . courtney : [ laughs ] summer : hi . okay . what 's going on ? why are you guys smiling like that ? noah : we got some pretty big news . courtney : no , we have huge news . kyle : wait , let me guess . you just found proof that i killed austin . this must be the happiest day of your life , right ? noah : i wish . as a matter of fact -- summer : no , please . tell us the news . [ door opens ] kevin : mariah , tell them i 'm a genius . mariah : he 's a genius . kevin : wait till you guys hear this . courtney : no ! not before you hear this . noah : [ chuckles ] courtney and i are engaged . abby : you 're back ! stitch : uh , was there ever any doubt ? abby : well , when you left last night , i was n't sure what your plans were . stitch : yeah , hey , look , even when i 'm away , the service i hired , they 're gon na keep you safe . they 're ex - military types , highly trained . abby : thank you for arranging that . stitch : yeah . did your mom stay long ? abby : a while . um , not too late . oh , and victoria stopped by . she was looking for you . did you guys ever meet up ? stitch : no , i , uh , got tied up working with the mortuary that has kelly 's , uh ... look , i 'll be leaving town soon . i 'm gon na go , uh , collect her ashes , but you 'll be in good hands . abby : i know . because i 'm going with you . billy : i mean , it 's like i told you . i went by to go see the kids at vicki 's while you were supposed to be on a business trip with gabe . chelsea : `` supposed to be `` ? i was on a business trip . billy : technically , yes , but the meeting never happened . chelsea : it 's not my fault the car ran out of gas . victoria : ran out of gas ? seriously ? chelsea : getting back to my original question ... victoria : when billy came by , i was very upset . i just found out that kelly died , and i made a mess of things with ben , and i could n't say the right things to him , and it was awful and it was upsetting . billy : and when i got there , victoria was crying . i was n't just gon na turn around and walk out the door . victoria : so we started talking about your engagement and how much harder it is for me to accept than i thought it would be . chelsea : and billy comforted you . billy : yeah , it was kind of like how gabe was there for you when you told him you were n't ready to set a wedding date yet . chelsea : that was private . victoria : i thought you said there were no secrets between us . summer : oh , it 's about time ! [ laughs ] noah : we thought so . summer : oh , my gosh ! are you sure this is n't an april fool 's joke ? courtney : i actually thought that for a minute , but then he gave me this beautiful ring . summer : [ gasps ] mariah : wow . if that is a fake , it 's a damn good one . noah : uh , no , that 's not a fake . no , i 'm pretty good at recognizing a fake when i see one . kyle : hey , congratulations to you both . courtney : thank you , kyle . kevin : well , it was about time we had some good news . courtney : yeah , that 's what noah said during the proposal . [ chuckles ] noah : life 's too short to waste it . kyle : agreed . kevin : okay , now that we 've all shared in that magical moment , listen up . i found new video on austin 's computer starring none other than jack abbott . kyle : dad ? summer : austin must have interviewed him , or , i mean , at least tried to . kevin : no , no , it was , uh , surveillance footage . noah : surveillance footage ? kyle : that 's weird . courtney : where was it taken ? kevin : austin was following jack through chancellor park with his camera rolling , unbeknownst to jack . kyle : all right , well , let 's see this video . kevin : there is n't very much . mariah : some of it is erased . kevin : but the department has security cameras at chancellor park , right ? if i can get a police log - on , we can get into the central server and put together the missing pieces ... noah : no ! courtney 's already risked enough as it is ! courtney : babe , babe , you know that part in the ceremony about obeying ? noah : mm - hmm . courtney : we 're not gon na have that . let 's do it . ashley : victor can spy on us all he wants . it 's not gon na do him any good . we 're on to him . jack : are we ? i do n't know . something about this is so strange . ashley : what do you mean ? jack : think about it . he steals your formula then announces that newman is going to release a copycat product . we throw in the towel . they do , too . then we decide we 're gon na release hex . once it 's a success , out of nowhere , victor offers to buy jabot . we tell him to take a hike . and before we know it , our servers are being hacked . what the hell kind of game is he playing ? ashley : well , it 's got to be killing him . we 're doing so well . all he can do is react . jack : no , no , no , no . that is not victor 's m.o . , never has been . ashley : okay , you think he 's got a plan ? jack : i know he has a plan . ashley : well , guess what ? he 's not gon na just be fighting you this time . he 's taking on me , as well . jack : poor guy . i almost feel sorry for him . ashley : yeah . jack : almost . [ cell phone rings ] ashley : excuse me . oh , it 's the office . ashley abbott . hold on a second . victor 's been seen in the building . i 'm gon na have security escort him out . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa . hold on . let 's think this through . he 's not a stupid man . he 's smart enough not to be seen . ashley : unless he wants us to know he 's there . jack : exactly . ashley : okay . jack : the question is , what does n't he want us to know ? victor : paul , what are you doing here ? paul : chris is , uh , in emergency surgery . victor : oh , my goodness . what happened ? paul : your wife . victor : what do you mean , my wife happened ? paul : no , actually , you happened , victor . how many times have you driven nikki to the breaking point and into the bottle ? you know , the fact is that -- that you do n't give a damn about anyone , do you ? victor : what are you talking about ? paul : what am i talking about ? victor : yes ! paul : your wife . she got drunk , and she plowed her car into chris . now my wife is in there fighting for her life . her life and our baby 's life . nikki : hey . you have a minute ? paul : if this is about the case against neil , i ca n't discuss it . nikki : oh , no , no . it 's not about that . um ... i 'm here as a friend . as long as you still consider me one . paul : you know , nik , i would love to be able to turn back the clock and prevent chris ' accident from happening . and , you know , maybe then we could still have children . unfortunately , what 's done is done . nikki : what are you saying ? paul : there were complications and internal injuries , and , uh , chris is not going to be able to have any more children . nikki : oh , my god . i had no idea . paul : now you do . nikki : oh , paul , this is devastating . i ... i am so , so sorry . if i could go back in time and change -- paul : it 's too late for that , nikki . nikki : well , now i feel ... really foolish coming to you with this , but something important -- paul : whatever it is , you know , the answer is no . victor : so , mr. bingham , i suggest you take your presumptions with you and then exit through that door , okay ? adam : [ laughs ] you know , i do n't care what they say about you . you got a hell of a sense of humor on you . [ laughing ] you feeling okay ? do you know where you 're at ? you ca n't throw me out of here . it 's not your office . victor : not yet . adam : okay . let 's start over . um ... jack abbott 's never gon na sell this company to you . victor : that from the mouth of babes , huh ? you know all that , do you ? you know that everyone has his price . adam : not everyone has a price . victor : uh - huh . adam : some people ca n't be bought or bullied , or is that not something that you learned from your own son ? victor : now you know my son ? who the hell are you ? nikki : paul , if you could just hear me out -- paul : i said no ! no more secret favors . no more hiding things behind chris ' back . you and i have a son , and , because of that , i disrespected my wife and i ignored her feelings . and you know what ? rightfully so , she felt -- she felt abandoned and she felt betrayed . then she lost the most precious thing in our lives . i ca n't bring the baby back . but i can make damn sure that i - i never disappoint her again . nikki : and i 'm not asking you to betray her . it 's -- paul : nikki , i 'm telling you , i 'm not going to get involved ! what do n't you get about that ? ! if you have evidence of a possible crime , you go out there and you file it through the proper channels ! [ door closes ] courtney : what is taking so long ? you said you could do this in no time . kevin : the department has gotten better at putting up firewalls , but do n't worry . i know what i 'm doing . [ alarm blares ] [ computer keys clacking ] stitch : i wo n't be gone long . maybe a day . and i 'll catch the first flight back to genoa city . the security service will keep you safe in the meantime . abby : no , i was n't thinking about myself . stitch , this is a sad , painful time . could n't you use a friend along for moral support ? especially after everything you 've done for me . stitch : i appreciate the offer , but this is something i need to do on my own . abby : have you told victoria yet ? stitch : i 'll leave the explaining to you . abby : why would you shut her out like that ? stitch : i am not shutting her out . abby : then what would you call it ? stitch : i call it being sensitive to her feelings . look , i wo n't -- i wo n't ask victoria to pretend to be broken up about kelly 's death . abby : victoria cares about you . stitch , the second i called her and told her that you needed her , she raced to be by your side , and then you treated her like a nuisance . stitch : which i regret . abby : then act like it . because if i 'm the one that tells her , it 'll be a slap in the face . and knowing my sister , she 'll want to go . she 'll want to be with you . so if you 're really taking her feelings into account ... stitch : maybe some time apart will be good for us . [ knock on door ] stitch : [ sighs ] victoria : hi . stitch : hi . chelsea : something tells me you did n't interrogate victoria all that hard about the data breach . maybe you did n't interrogate her at all . maybe you just used this opportunity to get together and reminisce . billy : you know , if you have a problem with my friendship with victoria , then why do n't you just come out and say so ? chelsea : friendship . yeah . that 's a good one . billy : okay , yeah , of course we have a history together . chelsea : yes , a very long , romantic history . billy : that does n't mean that i 'm gon na go racing back to get together with her anytime soon . i mean , it 's -- ever . we 're -- we 're not ever getting back to -- oh , geez . look , you and i are together , okay ? and that 's that . [ sighs ] you know , i just wish that you would give me the benefit of the doubt the same way that i have with you and mr. close working relationship . chelsea : well , are you trying to compare the professional rapport i have with gabriel to what you 've shared with victoria ? billy : rapport . that 's a good one . chelsea : this is me not laughing . billy : you have more than a working relationship with gabe . i mean , like when you got stuck in his car and -- and you told me it got cozy and confidential . chelsea : okay , that -- that was easy to misinterpret . billy : you mean the way that you 're misinterpreting things between me and vicki ? chelsea : what am i supposed to think when you come rushing over here to `` question `` her ? when gabriel told us about the data breach , you could n't volunteer fast enough . and do not make it seem like you just needed to find out what victoria knew . you wanted to protect your ex . billy : you know what ? maybe i did . but that 's the difference . i 'm not still hung up on my ex . chelsea : adam is dead , billy . billy : yeah , well , you 'd never know it . [ sighs ] adam : who am i ? i am ... a friend of nick 's from boarding school . he , uh , he used to talk about you sometimes . you know , that silver spoon left a bad taste even then . if i recall , he was one of the only people that you could n't bribe or coerce . victor : you know , i have lived a little longer than you have , and i found out that no one really makes it through life on his own . you know , my son found out . and i have a feeling you will find out , as well . adam : hmm . victor : the hard way . adam : well , i ca n't think of a single thing that you could teach me that i would want to learn . jack : oh , do n't be so sure . i 'm sure there 's lots you could learn from the great victor newman , like how to sneak into your competitor 's place of business and steal their secrets . victor : hello , jack . did n't break into your office , jack . in fact , your secretary offered me a cup of tea . i politely declined . ashley : it 's too bad you were n't as polite when you hacked into our mainframe . you can probably recite our first quarter sales figures in your sleep . victor : hmm . you think i 'm responsible ? adam : you believe this guy ? ashley : our it . department said that the hack was highly sophisticated . it was not the work of an amateur , victor . jack : curious that this happened right after we turned down your offer to buy jabot . if this is some effort to see if we 're vulnerable to a takeover , by all means , knock yourself out . adam : or we could just save you the trouble and do that for you . victor : [ chuckles ] give me your best shot , son , okay ? i 'll meet you in the dark alley or anywhere you want to -- right here . adam : that sounds good . do n't tempt me . jack : easy , easy , gabe . he 's not worth it . victor : no tempt here . i came here to tell both of you that both of our companies ' servers were breached . ashley : i 'm sorry ? jack : wait . when did this happen ? adam : it happened just now in his head . he made it up . you 're gon na have to do a lot better than that if you want to shift suspicion away from yourself . victor : both of our companies ' servers were breached , so instead of hurling accusations at each other , i suggest we join forces to combat whoever 's doing it to us , okay ? adam : yeah , newman and jabot , allies -- that 'll be the day . victor : i hope that you , ashley , will consider joining forces with me . ashley : i 'm happy to escort you out of the building as a courtesy , of course . please . victor : and you watch your step . jack : i thought you would have learned something from dying . it has n't taught you a damn thing , has it ? courtney : what the hell did you do ? kevin : i got in . the alarm is new . i 'm trying to deactivate it . courtney : well , hurry up , please . damn it . [ door opens ] paul : what are you up to ? why did the alarm go off ? courtney : i just asked kevin -- kevin : i was using the computer for personal reasons . um , something very urgent , but i ca n't get into it right now . courtney saw what i was doing . she tried to stop me , and that 's when i accidentally tripped the alarm . paul : kevin , you 're supposed to be setting up firewalls , not figuring out a way to get around them . kevin : you 're right . um ... but i needed the department 's terminal . it could n't be avoided . paul : you 're not authorized ! where did you get the log - in ? kevin : i promise you , if i had any other option , i would not have broken the rules . paul : i do n't understand . why ? what were you looking for that you could n't get on your own computer ? all right , kevin , i 'm going to give you an opportunity to give me a reasonable explanation . and then i will consider letting you off with a warning . kevin : i wish i could do that , but i ca n't . paul : well , then you leave me no choice . you 're suspended , kevin . [ door closes ] summer : anything from court ? noah : i hate this . we should be celebrating our engagement , and instead she 's just off risking her career . mariah : it 's worth the risk . noah : easy for you to say . mariah : if we want to find out who killed austin and move on with our lives . summer : okay , even if kevin does find footage of jack in the park that night , what does it prove besides the fact that jack was going out for a stroll and austin caught it on his camera ? noah : what do you call it ? hidden cam ? so austin knew he could n't get an interview , right , but he wanted one of his main subjects in the film . mariah : you have to think about this , you guys . the main premise of this film was that the 1 % can get away with murder , figuratively and literally . kyle : meaning what ? that 'cause my dad was rich , he must be a suspect ? mariah : we are following the clues wherever they lead . kyle : wow . you 're really stretching there , are n't you , mariah ? summer : yeah , what else is new ? noah : it 's not like austin knew he was gon na be murdered . mariah : well , maybe he was scared by that point ! he realized he was getting in too deep and he wanted to follow jack maybe to rule him out as a threat . meanwhile , jack was covering for you , letting you lure austin into a trap . you have the motives , and you have the means . summer : enough , mariah ! we 've already ruled out kyle as a suspect . mariah : that was until he admitted to writing that message on sharon 's mirror ! summer : he thought that she was guilty ! he was trying to scare her into confessing ! mariah : have you ever heard of misdirection , summer ? kyle : for the hundredth time , i did not kill austin , all right ? i 'm sick of this garbage ! summer : god , you are such a pain in the butt . mariah : and you are naive as hell ! austin was leading a double life , so what makes you think that kyle could n't be , as well ? victoria : i came by looking for you , but , um ... stitch : yeah , i know . abby told me . abby : you know what ? i 'm gon na give you guys some privacy . victoria : no , stay . please . stitch : yeah , i 'd rather know where you are . it 's easier to keep tabs on you . abby : no , i 'll be right next door in stitch 's room . stitch : uh , i got your message . sorry i have n't checked in . you know , i 've just been dealing with kelly 's death and making arrangements and so forth . victoria : ben , if i can help in any way ... stitch : let 's not pretend you 're shedding any tears for her , okay ? victoria : i have shed tears , actually . for you . i know you love her . i know she was your sister . i 'm sorry if i did n't react the way that you expected me to . stitch : look , i - i know i was hard on you , and i did n't mean to be . maybe when i get back , we can -- victoria : back from where ? stitch : i need to go get , you know , kelly 's ashes . but the security detail will keep abby safe , and she 'll have you and ash to keep her company and ... victoria : in her words , you 're going without me . stitch : i think it 's better this way . victoria : better for who ? why do n't you want me to come with you ? stitch : because i do n't want you to . noah : hey . kevin : hey . where are summer and kyle ? mariah : forget about them . what 'd you find in the police computer ? kevin : the security - camera footage from chancellor park . well , when i was trying to access the footage , i ... i hit a glitch . noah : what kind of glitch ? mariah : your glitches are more like tsunamis . kevin : well , i , um , set off an internal alarm . paul came roaring out of his office , starting grilling us . noah : great . so , how much trouble you in ? courtney : none . kevin really took one for the team . he told paul that i was n't involved and then he refused to explain what he was doing . he said it was personal . so paul suspended him . mariah : what a jerk . i am so sorry . i know how much you love that job . kevin : thanks . look , getting rid of this threat that 's hanging over our heads is more important . courtney : meanwhile , the answers are still in that computer . and now only one of us has access . noah : no . no , courtney . absolutely not ! chelsea : am i supposed to just erase all of my memories of adam , pretend i never loved him ? billy : no , that 's -- chelsea : have i ever once asked you to erase your memories of victoria , pretend you did n't love her ? billy : if you ca n't see the difference ... chelsea : right , of course . there 's a difference , because victoria is alive and adam 's dead . billy : he did n't deserve your love , okay ? but you -- you refuse to face that . and instead you go off , you get all weepy in the car with gabe and you come back here and you want to postpone our wedding . chelsea : well , what about you ? you left victoria 's and you wanted to put the brakes on the wedding , too . do not try to put the blame on someone else , okay ? you just need to be honest about your own feelings . billy : all right , fine . you want some honesty ? here 's honesty . something did happen between me and victoria . she wanted to kiss me . and i wanted to kiss her back . jack : i lie for you , i give you a place to stay , i put you on the damn payroll , and for what ? so you can break character and ruin the whole thing ? adam : hardly . jack : then explain to me what that was with victor . you all but challenged him to a duel . adam : i come in here , he 's -- he 's sitting at -- jack : keep it down . adam : [ quietly ] at your desk , and i 'm expecting to see you , all right ? he 's sitting here . he 's acting like he owns the place . so , yeah , yeah , it pissed me off , all right ? i got a little excited . i ... i flew off the handle . i 'm sorry , all right ? it wo n't happen again . jack : you ca n't afford for it to happen again . adam : i know . jack : stay focused on chelsea , winning her back , that way you can raise your son . oh , and by the way , i expect you to keep an eye out for jabot , the company that gave you a second chance . all i 've seen so far is you 're trying to out - victor victor . ashley : i made sure victor 's taillights were heading out the garage . what 's wrong ? do n't tell me there 's another problem . [ door closes ] victor : hi , my baby . sorry i 'm late , but my business meeting ran a little longer . nikki : yes , i 'm sure it did , especially after confessing your sins and saying a few rosaries . imagine my surprise finding you in a chapel . and then after you left , finding this . victor : where 'd you get those ? nikki : in the confessional where you left it . victor : did you follow me there ? nikki : look , let 's just stick to the subject at hand , which regards a conversation i had with victoria . victor : get to the point . nikki : we are both very concerned that you have your eye on jabot again , and we know that you 're gon na resort to your bag of tricks to get whatever you want . look , neither family wants this . it will hurt all of us . so why do n't you tell me what these fingerprints will do to bring jack down ? victoria : ben , i love you . that 's why i want to go with you . i want to help you . stitch : i appreciate the thought , but my sister caused you a lot of heartache , and i do n't want you pretending like that does n't matter and then resenting me for it . victoria : no , i would n't . stitch : i have already lost so much . i ca n't stand the thought of losing you , too . it 's why you have to let me go . so i can go and do what i have to do for kelly and then come home to you . victoria : i 'm not sure about this , but i 'm not gon na fight you on it . i just -- i really hate the thought of you going through this all by yourself . so you know what ? i want abby to go with you . chelsea : i 'm sorry . did you just say that you kissed victoria ? billy : no , what i said was that i almost kissed her . we were tempted . but we did n't because victoria is in love with stitch and i 'm in love with you . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : oh . billy : no . chelsea : answer it . billy : no , i 'm not . chelsea : what if it 's johnny 's school or something ? billy : i do n't care . [ sighs ] oh , it 's jack . nice timing , bro . what happened now ? jack : whatever you 're doing , drop it and get to the office . if chelsea 's there , bring her along . billy : sounds serious . this a board meeting ? jack : more like a war council . victor : i know you see me as a villain . what you do n't know is that i 'm under attack . nikki : really ? who 's after you ? victor : [ sighs ] someone broke into the newman computer system . and , uh ... they left those fingerprints . nikki : hmm . i have heard of a cyber trail , but never fingerprints . victor : we lifted them off the central server bank , which is in a special room accessible only by a special key , which indicates to me that it 's an inside job , so i took these to the church for my p.i . to take a look at those and investigate who they belong to . nikki : so , why all the skullduggery ? why not simply hand him the envelope ? or better yet , let paul take care of it ? victor : uh - huh . what did paul williams say when you took these to him behind my back ? kyle : hey . i - i had to get out of there or i was gon na lose it . summer : well , you ca n't let mariah get to you . she 's crazy , and so is her theory . kyle : right . not because i could n't have killed austin . because my dad 's too principled to lie for me . summer : okay , i 'm gon na pretend that you did n't just say that . kyle : which part ? summer : kyle , i know you . you could n't hurt a fly . the part about jack . you -- you had a right . he 's made you the man that you are today . someone that 's strong and good . summer : what are you doing ? kyle : um ... look , i ... i told you i cared about you , summer . and i know you 're not ready or anything , but i just ... you 're all i ever thought about when i was in new york , hurting over the fact that we can never be together . and then ... i learned the amazing truth that we are n't brother and sister , you know , and it just -- it seemed too good to be true . and it turns out that it was since you were married to austin . it nearly killed me , you know , since all i ever wanted was to be with you . you 're the only one who 's ever seen beyond my name to the real person inside . summer : kyle ... kyle : and i do n't mean to -- to scare you , summer , but i just ... i need you in my life . if you just give me the chance . summer : i need you , too . kyle : you do ? summer : yeah . um , i 'm really glad that you 're a part of my life again . and i do n't care what anyone else says . i know that i can trust you . kyle : yeah . mariah : you guys have been engaged for what , like 30 seconds , and you 're already telling courtney how to do her job ? noah : her job is to serve and protect the public , okay ? not to get deeper into this mess . come on , kevin . back me up here . kevin : i 'm sorry , dude , but until we find austin 's killer , none of us are safe . mariah : courtney has n't gotten a lipstick message , which means she can fly under the radar . she may be the only person who can solve this . noah : the only thing that my fiancée here needs to solve is what kind of dress she 's gon na wear and who she 's inviting to the wedding , okay ? because we 're not waiting . we 're getting married as soon as possible . jack : would someone please explain to me how it is that you all knew jabot was being breached and i was the last to be told . billy : jack , you had a lot going on with kelly 's death . and speaking for myself , i thought i could handle it without adding more to your plate . jack : and how exactly did you handle it ? billy : i tried to get information from an inside source at newman . adam : that inside source being your ex - wife , which is probably no wonder you came up empty . billy : what about you with your little chat with victor ? adam : little chat with victor ? it was hardly a chat at all . billy : how do we even know that this guy 's not working both sides of the street here , huh ? chelsea : that 's crazy . billy : really ? really ? why is that ? 'cause he gives good shoulder ? ashley : okay , stop it . that 's enough . we have to be smart about this . jack : victor claims that both companies are being threatened . i think that 's a crock . i think he 's gon na try to grab jabot in any way he possibly can . in order to stop that , we got to cut out this in - fighting and pull together , face newman head - on ! victor : i 'm waiting for you to tell me that i 'm wrong , that you did n't go to paul williams with these fingerprints behind my back . nikki : you 're not wrong . victor : uh - huh . i see . okay . what happened ? he told you to get lost 'cause he 's more concerned with the loss of his wife 's first baby ? you went there behind my back . these damn fingerprints are not intended to bring down jack abbott , for your information . these fingerprints are about saving my company . nikki : okay , then . victor : listen . next time , get your ass into that church on time . you got it ? my wife got there first . she got ahold of those prints . we need to agree on a different meeting place . just remember that these fingerprints are vital for the next phase of our plan . you got it ? [ next_on ] cane : i think it 's about time that we reassess the way we 've structured things at chancellor . kevin : this reminds me of when you failed to tell lauren about your cancer diagnosis , so what are you lying to your wife about this time ? noah : austin was murdered , and dylan thinks you did it . | kevin finds footage on austin 's computer which he took of jack at chancellor park . the cabin group wonders why austin felt he needed to follow jack . kevin tells the group that the police department has cameras in the park so he and courtney break into the police computer to try to find more footage but kevin is caught by paul who accuses him of using the police computer for personal reasons . courtney decides that she has to try and get the footage from the police computer which leads to an argument with noah because they just got engaged , and courtney is going to risk her job and her life to catch austin 's killer . summer tells kyle she trusts him and despite what the others in the group say , she knows he did n't kill austin . kyle kisses her and tells her he never stopped thinking about her , and she is the reason he returned to town but he was heartbroken to learn that she married austin . |
[ previously_on ] rey : there 's only one woman i want to be with . billy : what the ... ? jack : who is dominique carroll ? dominique : you 're looking at her . lauren : all the new patents are registered to premiere cosmetics ? phyllis : obviously you worked with someone . jack : she claims to have a partner . billy : so the question is , who has a big enough grudge to try and obliterate jabot ? jack : oh , my god . ashley : looks like we 're missing a few people . i guess we 'll have to start without them . ashley : shall we get this meeting started ? jack : you have no authority to convene a meeting of the board . you gave up your membership on the board when you left . ashley : are we gon na stand on ceremony , jackie ? traci : ashley , how could you do this ? attacking jabot . our family business -- billy : well , let 's not be surprised . our sister 's proven she ca n't be trusted . dominique : [ british accent ] why do n't i just exit stage left -- leave the rest in your capable hands ? ashley : mnh - mnh . not until i get a hug . dominique : [ chuckles ] oh ! well done , my friend . ashley : mm . we shall see . dominique : well done . ashley : you look fantastic , by the way . dominique : mm . likewise . phyllis : how about we skip the girlfriend routine ? how 'bout you explain yourself . you too . ashley : this is not the american - born chemist kerry johnson . her name is dominique carroll , and she has a flight to catch . all right . thank you for your hard work , and i 'll see you in paris . dominique : ciao , love . ashley : mm - hmm . safe travels . dominique : i guess this is goodbye . billy : get the hell out . and , please , let the door hit you on the way . jack : stop right there . dominique : i realize you 're upset . let 's not make this any more difficult . jack : is it difficult for you ? at all ? i 'm starting to wonder if you have a genuine emotion in your entire body . was everything we had , everything we shared just one colossal lie ? [ doorbell rings ] sharon : just a minute ! [ sighs ] [ sighs ] nikki : well , this is a surprise . paul : it is ? nikki : has christine changed her mind ? are you here to arrest me on some new charge ? or is it j.t . ? do n't tell me he 's escaped . paul : [ laughing ] no , no , no . legally , you are in the clear . in fact , uh , j.t . is still in custody , and he 's agreed to plead guilty and do some time . nikki : good . [ sighs ] that 's good . so , um ... why are you here ? paul : oh . so i can do this . nikki : oh , paul ! paul : [ chuckles ] victoria : hey . hey , kids , come here . come here . i need to talk to you for a second . johnny : sorry . victoria : for what , sweetie ? johnny : `` no running in the house . `` katie : are we in trouble ? victoria : oh , no . no , no . you 're not in trouble . no . come here . sit down . i want to talk to you about something . [ sighs ] something that we need to discuss . um ... [ chuckles ] mommy has to go away again , and i 'm hoping that you guys will be okay with that . dominique : you have every right to be livid with me . jack : gee , thanks . my sister hire you to smash my heart at the same ime you smashed the company ? how much extra did she have to pay you to prostitute yourself ? dominique : ashley had nothing to do with my personal relationship with you . jack : so this was all your sordid plan , dangling the idea of another child in front of me . all part of the program to get jack to let his guard down . dominique : i would hope it 's not that hard to believe i could have had actual feelings for you . in fact , i did . and i can prove it . jack : this ought to be good . dominique : pack a bag . buy a ticket at the airport . get on the plane with me , jack . walk away from this place before it collapses to dust all around you . w - we could start a new life together in paris . jack : there 's no way i 'm going anywhere with you . dominique : well . i guess all that 's left to say is adieu . jack : you honestly think i 'm gon na let you waltz out of here without any repercussions ? dominique : i suggest you consider your next move very carefully . if you try to call security or the police , you need to brace yourself for the catastrophically bad press i will rain down on this company , which is already teetering on the brink of disaster . jack : this is not over . dominique : i 'm afraid where i 'm concerned , it is . you have a far bigger battle to fight in there . good luck . you 'll need it . additional sponsorship paul : no , i just stopped by to see how a dear , dear friend is doing . nikki : i 'm so glad you did . it 's great to see you , paul . paul : great to see you , too . so , i 'd ask how you 've been , but , uh ... hey , look at it this way -- it 's always good to start with a clean slate . nikki : on paper . but public perception is a whole different situation . paul : you know , you 've tackled bigger things than this , and you 've always ended up on top . you 'll do it again . nikki : you have always believed in me . paul : and i always will . so , tell me , how 's victoria doing ? nikki : well ... [ sighs ] that is an excellent question . paul : [ stammers ] is something wrong ? nikki : even though we 're free , the nightmare is n't over for her . victoria has to find a way to come to terms with what has happened . johnny : please do n't go away again . you just got back . victoria : i know . but it 's a work trip , and i have to go . but i wo n't be gone long . and in the meantime , hannah and daddy will be here to take care of you . and i am sure that grandma and grandpa will stop by for a visit . katie : did grandpa find the man in the wall ? i wanted to play with him again . victoria : uh , yes . yes , he did . but -- but the man ca n't pay anymore . victoria : because he had to go way . but -- but he wanted me to tell you goodbye . do n't worry , okay ? everything 's gon na be just fine . i promise . phyllis : i hope you know that corporate espionage is a federal crime . traci : and helping yourself to those patents certainly qualifies . lauren : is dominique the only mole you have in this company ? ashley : okay , i 'm happy to answer all of your questions . could we wait till jack comes back so i do n't have to repeat myself , please ? phyllis : spare us the theatrics already . ashley : i have to admit , though , it 's a little refreshing , after having been pushed aside , to have you so anxious to hear what i have to say . but you 're still gon na have to wait . billy : was n't enough to screw us over the first time , huh ? you had to come back for a repeat performance ? traci : you do realize , ashley , you 're not just toying with daddy 's legacy . you 're playing god with innocent people 's lives . [ door slams ] ashley : did you sort everything out with dominique ? jack : start talking . ashley : okay . wow . well , i was hoping for a full house . i guess i 'll have to settle for a quorum . kyle : okay , here we are . hopefully we did n't miss -- ashley : honey ! abby : mom ? kyle : aunt ashley ? ashley : honey ! hi ! abby : you 're back ! i did n't know you were coming home . ashley : ooh ! abby : oh ! i am so happy to see you . ashley : you too . billy : you might not feel that way when you hear all the fresh mayhem she just dumped on us all . abby : what now ? ashley : okay . there 's two sides to every story . and i have done everything i can to help this company , actually . phyllis : okay . she planted a spy . by the name of dominique carroll -- a.k.a . kerry johnson -- in a position where she could inflict maximum damage on this company . kyle : your kerry ? jack : not anymore she isn't . ashley : i 'm not the one that hired her to run the lab . you are . lauren : because she had a sterling reputation . ashley : and the real kerry johnson does , absolutely . a very gifted chemist who is currently pursuing her career in paris at my company . and you did n't miss a beat falling for my imposter , phyllis , you were so anxious to sit in that c.e.o . chair yourself . so do n't blame me just because i 've proven that you were never worthy of the position . billy : okay , you can rub phyllis ' face in this later . right now -- phyllis : thanks , billy , considering you and jack both tried to hire her , if you remember . billy : right now , i want to hear what this means for jabot . lauren : so , premiere cosmetics , the company that your minion registered all the new jabot patents to , is it safe to assume that you own that , too ? ashley : mm - hmm . sharp as always , lauren . jack : then it 's true . jabot 's recovery , necessitated by your leaving town with nearly our entire product line , is cut off at the knees . why ? traci : are you trying to destroy jabot ? ashley : traci , why would i do that ? jabot means everything to me . billy : you have a funny way of showing that . abby : mom , what are you hoping to accomplish with this -- kyle : deception ? that the word you 're searching for ? ashley : i 'm going to save jabot . phyllis : how ? ashley : by taking it over . dental insurance . many employers do n't offer it . medicare does n't include it . and people who work for themselves often do n't consider it . but with humana you can still have it . starting at just $ 17 a month . that 's less than 60 cents a day . call today for a free quote . with a humana dental plan you 'll get 100 % coverage for in - network preventive care such as oral exams , cleanings , and x - rays . plus , you 'll save on fillings , crowns and other dental procedures . and you ca n't be turned down because of age or pre - existing conditions . with a large network of dentists and specialists and a variety of affordable plans , you 're sure to find one to fit your family 's needs and budget . plus , humana has vision plans too . with coverage for exams , eye glasses , and more . how much could you save ? there 's a quick , easy way to find out . call humana now at the number on your screen for a free quote . and discover the coverage you need at a price that will make you smile . sharon : can i get you something to drink ? rey : i 'm good . thanks , though . sharon : you 're welcome . uh , no , my closet did n't explode . this is just me being indecisive . rey : oh , no worries . i must have changed my shirt once or twice . i think i should have gone with the green . [ sighs ] sharon : no , what you 're wearing looks great . you -- you made the right choice . rey : i appreciate that . and you look amazing , as always . that dress is ... it 's perfect . sharon : that 's very sweet . thank you . rey : i hope you 're okay with this early - date idea . sharon : yeah . it 's nice to mix it up a little . especially since we 're both gainfully unemployed , we can go out any ol ' time we want . rey : [ snorts softly ] sharon : sorry . too soon ? rey : no . none of this is too soon for me . kyle : you and your accomplice invented this crisis . you do n't get to swoop in and claim you 're the hero . ashley : kyle , jabot was already on a precipice . one bad quarter , and that 's all she wrote . it 's gon na take more than one batch of new products to maintain profitability . ashley : this person that you planted in the company -- ashley : dominique . abby : ... she is how you knew all of this ? jack : it 's also how she managed to steal every product we created right from under our noses . ashley : no , those actually never belonged to you to begin with , jack . they 're mine , created by kerry johnson exclusively for premiere cosmetics . traci : so , this dominique was just pretending to create the products for jabot while diligently registering all the patents for this shadow company of yours . ashley : and phyllis was so busy trying to find the next big splash that she did n't do her appropriate homework regarding kerry , leaving the door open for dominique to slide right in . phyllis : go to hell . ashley : yeah , i 'd be mad at myself , too , if i were you , phyllis . billy : do n't go patting yourself on the back , okay ? it 's not gon na matter to any of us . there 's no way in hell we 're listening to this so - called offer . lauren : i 'd like to hear ashley 's full proposal before i make that determination . ashley : thank you . i appreciate that . lauren : i do n't condone the way you 've done this . but i at least owe it to my employees to hear you out . phyllis : i 've heard enough that i agree with billy . kyle : so do i . no deal . jack : jabot is not for sale . at any price , to any outside entity . ashley : [ guffaws ] oh , that 's me . perpetual outsider . you just could n't resist going there , could you , jackie ? and you two , trying to present this united front . really ? dominique told me you were trying to convince her to help you oust phyllis . which tells me that you did n't have any faith in her abilities , either . i 'm sorry , phyllis . i know . it stings , does n't it , when you find out the people you considered family turn on you ? abby : i hate it when we fight . can we please just go somewhere and talk about this ? ashley : not quite yet . i need to present my deal . and it 's really rather simple . i buy jabot . you get all the products -- the ones kerry created plus my proven best - sellers . this company will thrive . you turn down my offer , and what are you gon na have ? not a whole hell of a lot . it 's the end of the first quarter . you 've almost spent the entire ad budget preparing to launch products that you do n't have the legal right to sell . traci : ashley , you 're doing this for all the wrong reasons . power , control , money . that woman broke your brother 's heart , and you do n't even seem to care . ashley : i care . i had nothing to do with that . it was not part of my plan . billy : yeah , but it does n't hurt , right ? i mean , not enough to call dominique back to paris . ashley : this is a contract stating that my company will purchase jabot cosmetics as a wholly - owned subsidiary . i think it 's a really fair offer under the circumstances . and if you 're concerned about being fired , please do n't be . you can all come work for me . jack : the last time i spoke to you face - to - face , i poured my heart out . i offered an abject apology . i owned every mistake i had ever made . i even admitted to an insecurity about your one day outshining me . and what did that get me ? you left for paris on a plane with most of jabot 's products . i will not grovel again . ashley : do n't take too long . my offer expires tomorrow . jack : [ breathing hard ] nikki : and where are you off to ? victoria : i have , uh , a last - minute business trip . nikki : are you kidding me ? whatever it is , i 'm sure victor can send somebody else . you need to be at home , spending time with your children and unwinding . victoria : well , mom , i want to handle this personally . nikki : victoria -- victoria : actually , i 'm glad you stopped by . would you stay with the kids until billy gets here , and then let him know about my leaving ? because the last thing i want to deal with right now are his questions . nikki : oh , really ? well , i have a few of those myself . victoria : mom , please . can we not do this now ? nikki : victoria , you have n't answered any of my phone calls since the police let us come home . you 've been avoiding billy . and now you 're going off to god- knows - where when you should be at home with your support system . victoria : i appreciate your concern . i really do . but everything 's fine . i 'll talk to you later . nikki : wha -- victoria : mwah ! i 'll call you soon , okay ? bye . nikki : [ exclaims softly ] abby : so instead of calling me to tell me that she 's coming home , my own mother , she pulls this surprise - takeover bit , and suddenly i 'm just another board member standing in her way . traci : oh , no , no . honey , you -- you know ashley loves you more than anything else in the world . and she 's just -- abby : just has some messed - up priorities at the moment ? phyllis : it 's always good to know who your enemies are , but i just was n't aware -- lauren : you had so many ? phyllis : well , i knew enough not to trust those three , but to have everyone plotting at once to get me thrown out of here with the woman who i thought had my back ? lauren : [ sighs ] phyllis : you still do ? is that right ? lauren : yes . i mean , to a point . you should know i am considering ashley 's proposal . phyllis : you ca n't be serious . lauren : if she takes over jabot , how is that going to affect the company 's stake in fenmore 's ? and what is she gon na do ? is she going to cut me loose ? is she gon na give me more autonomy ? these are a lot of things to think about . phyllis : not me . i will be out on my butt , all right ? so there 's no way in hell i 'm giving in . not without a fight . lauren : [ sighs ] may not be your call . jack : god knows the signs were all there . she kept lying to me again and again . i kept lining up for more . billy : jack , listen . jack : you 'd think at this stage in my li -- billy : i am sorry you 're hurting . and do n't take this the wrong way , but we just do n't have time . we need to make a move . and a big one . kyle : like what ? jack : are you thinking what i 'm thinking ? billy : i 'm thinking now 's the time . jack : follow our lead . phyllis : can i have everyone 's attention , please ? obviously this development will affect every vendor that we work with , every buyer , every employee that works here , and our satellite offices . but [ sighs ] as c.e.o . , i intend to fight for jabot 's rights and continued independence . ashley and dominique are not gon na get away with this . billy : so , what do you plan to do ? phyllis : well , step one , we 're gon na get the legal department involved . dominique showed up every day . she sat in on the meetings . she cashed every paycheck . if she was misrepresenting who she was and what she was doing , that is fraud , and we will prosecute . jack : so what ? phyllis : what do you mean , `` so what `` ? we 're taking them to trial , to court , including ashley . jack : ashley has done nothing we can nail her for legally . phyllis : how do -- how do you figure that ? billy : because she might not be on the board , but she 's still an abbott . she has material stake in what this company produces and its profits . kyle : she could successfully argue that sending dominique here to be her eyes and ears was neither fraud nor corporate espionage . billy : right . because ashley can simply claim that she 's doing due diligence where you neglected to . phyllis : okay , we are going to challenge these patents in court . abby : what is that gon na accomplish except for tie up jabot funds that we do n't have ? jack : abby 's right . there is no upside . we are hanging on by a thread . throwing lawyers at this wo n't fix it . billy : so , moving on . what else you got ? phyllis : [ scoffs ] well , i am sorry . i do n't see this as nearly so cut - and- dried . traci : well , phyllis , it seems like you 're the only person in the room who feels that way . lauren : what about dominique 's employment contract ? a hire at her level would have a standard non - compete clause . i mean , that could be our angle . she simultaneously worked for two corporate entities in the same industry . phyllis : there 's no such clause . billy : pardon me ? every executive signs that -- phyllis : i made an exception . i was eager to have her on the team , so i offered her the moon and the stars . she basically wrote her own contract . kyle : conveniently lacking a non - compete clause . phyllis : what do you want from me ? do you all want me to say i screwed up ? is that what you would like to hear ? jack : good . thank you . i 'm glad you 're taking the blame . it makes the rest of this easier . phyllis : makes what a lot easier ? jack : voting you out as c.e.o . and off the board . happy birthday ! `` the young and the restless `` will continue . sharon : wow ! flowers , champagne . you really went all out . rey : there should be a card . sharon : `` here 's hoping our first official date will be as special as you are . `` rey : [ sighs ] you nervous ? sharon : okay . [ sighs ] i might as well just get this out in the open . rey : what 's that ? sharon : mia . it has n't been that long since you ended things , and technically ... rey : i 'm still a married man . since mia left , i have had the space i needed to think about things . i believe that ... our marriage was over the first time she cheated on me . sharon : i ca n't blame you for feeling that way . rey : when she followed me here from miami , i -- i tried to make it work . sharon : i know you did . rey : i did n't want to leave my marriage the way my father did . i was determined to do whatever i could to save it . but in the end ... mia 's heart was n't in it any more than mine really was . sharon : i can see how much this hurts you . rey : takes time . sharon : you know ... rey , what we have -- or what we could have -- it 's very important to me , and i do n't want to make a mistake by jumping into things unless we 're both ready . you know , i 've made that mistake before -- rey : sharon . sharon : can i just finish ? rey : mmph . sharon : if you need more time to process all things , then let 's just split the check and call this a friendly dinner . rey : my turn now ? sharon : yeah . rey : good . we are not undoing this date . i will buy you chateaubriand for two and shower you with rose petals if i need to . but this day ... [ sighs ] it 's the beginning of our romantic relationship , and i do not want to forget a minute of it . phyllis : i have done an outstanding job at jabot . sales have been rebounding . morale is higher -- jack : the break is over , folks . uh , this emergency meeting of the jabot board is back in session . abby , would you keep minutes from here out ? abby : sure . jack : i move that we have an official vote to remove phyllis as c.e.o . and a member of this board . kyle : second . phyllis : i 'm not gon na be the scapegoat here . kerry fooled all of you . you were closest to her in town . you did n't see any of this coming ? traci : okay , wait . that does n't matter . this happened when you were in charge . the buck stops in that chair . phyllis : i took this job when jabot was at its lowest . on my watch , i successfully launched the jaboutiques . billy : yeah , by all means , take credit for that . phyllis : i also got rebekah barlow to partner with us . billy : with my help , also . kyle : give it up , phyllis . no one 's buying what you 're selling . jack : shall we vote ? lauren : hold on a minute . it 's true we have a quorum . but i think , for this kind of vote , i would feel more comfortable if we had the full board . billy : well , i got foster and morgan on the line right now . abby : does that satisfy your objection ? lauren : i guess it 's gon na have to . jack : a show of hands , please . those in favor of keeping phyllis on in her current position ? jack : that would be phyllis and lauren only . billy : you two hear that ? they heard . jack : those voting no confidence ? billy : voting no confidence with phyllis as c.e.o . -- yea or nay ? that would be two thumbs down . jack : it would appear the nays have it . billy : that 's it for me right now . i 'll call you back . just in case we need you , please stay by your phone . thank you . jack : red , it was a nice run . i 'm afraid you 're out . lauren : i 'm so sorry , phyllis . allergies with sinus congestion and pressure ? jack : abbott . abbott . abbott . abbott . kyle : finally , huh ? jack : as it should be . lauren : not all of us . jack : lauren , i have always thought of you and fenmore 's as family . lauren : i 'm happy to hear you say that . and i also hope that you will all hear me when i say , ashley 's offer may be our only way out of this mess . we should give it serious consideration . billy : lauren , with all due respect , we are not gon na let ashley railroad us once more . lauren : and what other choice do we have ? jabot does not exist without sales . billy : jaboutiques are doing quite well . lauren : are holding their own . but they 're not enough to keep jabot afloat . jabot is going to go under , and it 's going to take fenmore 's down with it . traci : okay , why do n't we all just take a step back . so many things have just happened and our heads are spinning . please do not rush into a major decision . jack : sis , you heard ashley . this is a limited - time offer . kyle : 24 hours . the clock is ticking . abby : i 'm sorry , aunt traci . i understand how you feel , but from a business standpoint , i 'm afraid they 're right . traci : okay , but what about from a personal standpoint ? could n't we work with ashley ? and -- and that would best for jabot as well as for our family . we could right some wrongs she 's had to suffer , bring everyone together again . billy : traci , i 'm sorry , but that is reaching . traci : how is what i 'm saying far - fetched ? jack : you know what ? you 're both right . now is the time to reach -- far and high . it 's what we 've always done in moments of crisis here at jabot . kyle : hear , hear . jack : look , we are in a difficult position product - wise . this is not the time to give in . this is the time to dig in and get ready for the fight of our lives . and i would like to lead that fight as c.e.o . of this company . lauren : here we go again . abby : uncle jack , you have a job . and nick is going to need you now more than ever . jack : as i said the last time , nick would understand better than anyone i know . i was born to do this job , abby . this is what my father wanted for me . i look at this as a chance to hit the reset button . to finally get this right . to run this company in an ethical manner the way our father did . john abbott built jabot from nothing . whoever sits in this seat next is going to have to do the same . is it going to be a challenge ? absolutely . it is a challenge i am ideally suited for . and i hope you 'll let me prove that to you . rey : mmm . yeah . you know , i 'm usually more into salty things , but that dessert is ... sharon : pretty sinful , huh ? rey : [ chuckles ] in a good way . you know what 's even better than chocolate ? sharon : what ? rey : realizing that we are free to be together like this . that the next time i kiss you , it wo n't be morally wrong or against regulations . something we have to hide at all costs . or be ashamed of . i can let the whole world see exactly how i feel about you . sharon : and how is that ? rey : like i would be a fool to let another day go by without kissing you . sharon : you mean another minute , do n't you ? rey : you want to get out of here ? dominique : [ sighs ] are we going to throw drinks or pull hair ? let me know before i order . billy : thanks again . abby : what 'd they say ? billy : we have a split decision . foster is voting for jack as c.e.o . morgan is voting for the merger with ashley . abby : okay . let 's continue with those present . jack : with as much humility as i can muster , i vote for myself . abby : lauren ? lauren : [ sighs ] under the circumstances , ashley 's in a much better position to lead jabot . jack : [ sighs ] lauren : we are in a full - blown crisis here . one that she created . and , uh , she has us over a barrel . kyle : so you 're going to reward her by voting for her ? lauren : my first responsibility is to fenmore 's . and i certainly hope the rest of you resist the urge to play favorites and be pragmatic . kyle : mnh - mnh . no way . i vote for my dad . if anyone can save this company , it 's him . jack : thank you , son . abby : okay , so that 's three votes for jack , two for ashley . aunt traci ? traci : i vote for the merger . jabot and my beauty being one entity , and ashley running things . i - i honestly believe it 's what 's best for our family . ashley : that 's three and three . um ... i abstain . i 'm not choosing sides between my uncle and my mom . jack : billy , that would make you the deciding vote . billy : yeah , it looks that way . jack : i know there has been bad blood between us over this position in the past -- billy : jack . [ clears throat ] you do n't have to do that . it 's obvious to me you are the one that should be running this company . i am with you 100 % . jack : thank you . abby : all right . [ sighs ] congratulations , uncle jack . it 's official . you are hereby reinstated as c.e.o . of jabot . billy : she did n't mention anything about a business trip in her message . nikki : she was being vague on purpose . billy : because ... ? nikki : because she did n't want to face any questions from you , so she gave me the honor of filling you in . billy : this does n't make any sense . i mean , she literally just got home . nikki : i told her the same thing . billy : and what did she say ? nikki : it 's what she did n't say that worries me . victoria is trying to run away . victoria : hello . this is jeni lambertson , room 505 . i 'd like to cancel my turndown service . in fact , tell housekeeping not to disturb me until further notice . i need complete privacy . thank you . phyllis : can i get two glasses of your central coast pinot noir , please . you can put it on her tab . thank you . dominique : red wine . hmm . if you dump one drop of that anywhere on my person , i s -- phyllis : i 'm not looking for a fight . dominique : what are you looking for ? phyllis : well ... [ sighs ] how you played it -- very impressive . props to you . dominique : thanks . phyllis : i ca n't help but be curious , though . dominique : about ? phyllis : hearing you speak in this british accent is very bizarre . was anything real about our friendship ? kerry : the short answer is yes . you 're quite formidable yourself , you know . i had a job to do . phyllis : and you have a job to go back to . dominique : i take it you do n't ? phyllis : jack saw to that . kerry : well , i 'm not worried about you in the least . you 'll land on your feet . women like us are always at our best when we 're hungry . abby : [ sighs ] [ knocking ] [ knocking ] what the hell have you just done ? | phyllis , billy , jack and lauren are all at jabot , shortly joined by kerry . ashley finally makes her appearance and her and kerry hug . it is relayed that kerry is actually dominique with kerry / dominique then speaking in a british accent . she is now off to paris and bids jack farewell . jack follows after her and confronts her wanting to know if he meant anything to him . she tells him her feelings were separate and invites him to go away with her to paris . jack tells her he wo n't go anywhere with her and she wishes him luck in his battle with ashley . jack joins the rest of the group followed by kyle and abbey . ashley confirms that kerry has been working with her all along at her company in paris . all the products kerry worked on are owned by ashley 's company , premier cosmetics . she taunts phyllis for making it so easy to deceive them . she also outs kyle and billy 's plan to oust phyllis as ceo . ashley proposes that they sell jabot to her in a takeover . lauren is the only one interested in hearing her out . ashley shrugs off that jack was hurt by kerry and tells them they have until tomorrow to consider her offer . after she leaves , phyllis announces she will challenge the patents . the abbott 's have a better idea and vote her out . phyllis leaves and pauses outside the closed door . |
( knock on door ) nick : come in . jack : hey . nick : hey , jack . jack : how you doing ? nick : good . been awhile . jack : yeah , i 'd have come by sooner . i did n't want to intrude . nick : you 're here now . that 's all that matters . jack : so where 's cassie ? nick : she 's getting some tests done . jack : how 's she doing ? nick : no real change . jack : she 's not responding to anything ? nick : we thought something was happening , but , uh .. evidently not . jack : oh , i 'm sorry to hear that . nikki told me you 're taking her home . yeah , i want to get her home into some familiar surroundings . jack : makes sense . maybe some of it will jar loose , huh ? nick : that 's what i 'm praying for . jack : that 's what we 're all praying for , buddy . that little girl 's got a lot of people rooting for her , and a wonderful family behind her . that 's a blessing , believe me . nick : i 'm not so sure . family is the reason she 's here . jack : oh , come on . that ca n't be true . nick : well , you 're right , it 's not the whole family , just one -- my father . he 's the reason that she 's in the hospital , the reason she may not come back to us . victor : well , look at you . ashley : hello . victor : pretty soon , you wo n't be able to get close to that counter . you 'll have to take some time off . ashley : oh , no , i 'm not going to be able to do that . victor : you ought to . ashley : well , i guess you should have thought of me before you bought satine . victor : i did n't . my daughter did . ashley : oh , i see . so now she 's making important decisions like that without consulting you first ? victor : so she bought satine , what 's wrong with a little competition ? ashley : oh , yeah , i know all the economic books say that competition is healthy , but when it comes to a mega - conglomerate like newman moving into a market they 've never sold to before -- victor : that is n't true . brash & sassy has been in the industry for years . ashley : well , let 's get back to the competitive aspect . what is possibly healthy about that -- the two of us battling it out , spending millions of dollars on research and development , advertising and promotion when there 's not room for two companies at the top ? only one of us is gon na be left standing . v victor : i mean , do n't you enjoy a high - stakes poker game ? ashley : why are you trying to be so cute about this ? if you just had to buy victoria a new toy , could n't it have been something else ? trevor : yes , sir , what can i get for you ? brad : uh -- victoria : he 'll have a chocolate martini . brad : it 's a little early in the day for me . victoria : spoilsport . brad : can i get a large coffee to go , please ? victoria : for here . brad : okay , you heard the lady -- for here . victoria : i 'm just a one - woman peanut gallery . brad : and you 're a bossy little thing , too , are n't you ? victoria : you love it . brad : and definitely in a better mood than the last time i saw you . victoria : you know what , brad ? i 'm gon na buy you that cup of coffee -- kind of as a consolation prize . brad : for what ? victoria : satine cosmetics . oh , come on , do n't tell me you 're out of the loop . neil : you okay ? phyllis : i 'm fine . neil : so how 's kyle doing ? phyllis : kyle 's fine . why ? neil : i just wondered . last couple of months , you 've been spending a lot of time at home with him . most recently , you 've been here 24/7 . it must be hard for kyle to manage without you . phyllis : kids are adaptable , neil . neil : yeah , but if you want to , you know , pick up the phone , give him a call , check in on him , it 's fi -- phyllis : okay , okay , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . what is this ? what is this ? neil : what is what ? i just thought that you -- phyllis : no , you just thought that i would have a problem being here while my stepson was at home with a sitter . was n't that what you were saying ? neil : no . you do seem a little distracted . phyllis : that has nothing to do with kyle . i 'm totally capable of being a working mother , neil , despite what you and victoria may think . neil : i think you got it wrong . phyllis : that 's why you fired me , is n't it ? you doubted my commitment to this company . neil : should we get back to work ? phyllis : fine with me . victor : well , if i had had any idea that you were going to be this upset -- ashley : oh , please . you could easily have foreseen my reaction . victor : well , i did n't foresee your reaction . i mean , i anticipated some hostility from your brother and your husband . ashley : for the record , i 'm not speaking for anybody here but myself . victor : so what , you asked me to come here to give me a tongue - lashing ? i 'm glad to see you , anyway . ashley : thanks for nothing . victor : you gon na let this go ? let 's please not make this personal . our relationship goes beyond that , i think . ashley : maybe i 'm feeling a little sorry for myself . i just really wanted to enjoy my pregnancy , you know , maybe take a little time off . victor : well , then you oughta and you should , you know . ashley : you are such a hypocrite . you know what i should do is just throw you out of here on your hard head . jack : nicholas , this was an accident . you ca n't blame this on your father . nick : if we had n't been arguing that day , cassie never would have gone out on that pond . you do n't know what that man 's done to me , jack . jack : i know you and your father have had problems lately . nick : he has ruined everything in my life that 's worthwhile . i ca n't even stand the sight of him , much less to be in the same room with -- jack : whoa , whoa , slow down a little bit . you ca n't afford to blow up like this . you ca n't . this does n't do you any good . this does n't do cassie any good . nick : sometimes i wonder if it 's even worth it . jack : if what 's worth it ? nick : family . it 's supposed to be this big wonderful thing , but , man , i look around me and all i see is a bunch of messed up people and a daughter who 's slipping away . jack : nicholas , listen to me . family is everything , and , yes , it is worth fighting for . have i had differences with my own family ? huge differences . in the end , those are the people you can count on . nick : that may be true for you , but it 's not for me . jack : buddy , i do n't begin to know what you 're feeling right now , and i do n't wish what you 're going through on anyone , but you have to start taking a longer view . i know you and sharon have had your problems lately . you have to put those behind you . nick : i wish i could , jack , but sharon 's gone . jack : what do you mean she 's gone ? nick : like , she 's gone . i do n't know where she is or when she 's coming home . jack : she know about cassie ? nick : she took off before it happened . jack : oh , my god . nick : yeah , it 's an ugly story . and it all started the day i decided to try and get my wife back . then it became painfully obvious that it was too late . everything was just messed up . sometimes you have to accept the fact that nothing 's worth saving . jack : oh , come on . i do n't believe for one minute you feel that . nick : jack , this is n't about me and sharon anymore . i want her home for cassie 's sake . her daughter is teetering between life and death , and sharon does n't know what 's going on . and it all comes back to one person -- my father . he is the reason that sharon took off . he is the reason that she wo n't come home . s claire : i just cut my finger . brad : i know what 's going on . victoria : and you 're still speaking to me ? brad : why would n't i be ? trevor : here you go . brad : thank you . victoria : wow , an open - minded person who works at jabot . brad : ooh , better not let your mother hear you say that . victoria : we 're talking about you now , bradley . i mean , either you 're open- minded or you 're not too thrilled about your chances going head - to - head with our new division . brad : well , that 's one conclusion . victoria : you must realize how foolish it is going up against newman enterprises . after all , we 'll have carved out most of the market by the time you get your products on the shelves . brad : would n't surprise me . victoria : you know , i could see you coming out against jabot 's investing in this segment . i mean , given the way you 've been talking . brad : have i been talking ? victoria : am i putting words in your mouth ? i do n't think so . you 're too smart a businessman not to realize the pitfalls . brad : well , that 's very kind of you . i appreciate the compliment . but you 're wrong , victoria . victoria : am i ? brad : not only am i in favor of expanding our product line for women of color , i 'm going to be running it . jack : are you saying that victor drove sharon away somehow ? nick : look , jack , i do n't really want to talk about it . jack : okay , okay , so let 's talk about you . nick : bad topic . jack : you 're a wreck . nick : i just feel like everything in my life has gone to hell . jack : hey , you have everything in the world to live for . nick : you mean cassie . jack : yeah . yeah , cassie needs you . so does your son , without sharon around . nick : i still ca n't believe she took off . i just do n't know how she could do that . jack : yeah , you would think she would stay in touch at least with the kids . nick : she wrote a letter . she said she did n't think she could be a very good mother right now . jack : wow . for her to say that , she 'd have to be pretty traumatized . nick : yeah , real traumatized . jack : and you blame your father . nick : let 's just say his hands are real dirty right now , and i do n't think i can forgive him this time . jack : listen , can i ask you a question ? and you may not like this . nick : go ahead . jack : is this about you , or is this about cassie ? nick : what do you mean ? jack : no matter how angry you get , nick , victor 's still your father . nick : look , the only time i ever felt like i had a father was when you were married to my mother . jack , you were always there for me . jack : listen to me . your father loves cassie . he loves her . do n't shut him out , not now . she needs all the help she can get right now . nick : yeah , well , his help can be so destructive sometimes . jack : look , i do n't know what happened . i do know your father would never hurt cassie . she needs him in her life right now . do n't shut him out , not now . nick : look , jack , you 're right . you do n't know what happened , and you say that i should just forget everything and put it all behind me . well , trust me . it 's easier said than done . ashley : before you say it , this is not my hormones speaking . victor : well , i was n't gon na say that . ashley : that 's a good thing . do n't , please . victor : i 'd rather get a tongue - lashing from you any day , rather than not hearing your voice . ashley : oh , now do n't try to charm me . victor : oh , i would n't dare do that . so abby 's going to have a sibling ? ashley : uh , yeah . victor : so do you and brad prefer a boy or girl ? ashley : oh , you know what ? we 'll be thrilled with whatever we get . thanks for the meeting . i appreciate it . victor : can we agree to compete without personal hostility ? ashley : well , i can only speak for myself , and we can try . victor : good . and let 's -- you need a calm state of mind , you know ? and you need some rest . ashley : right . i 'll do my best . victor : you know that you mean a lot to me . dru : excuse me . did n't mean to intrude . victor : i was just leaving . you take care of yourself . i mean it . ashley : thanks for stopping by . victor : drucilla , have a nice day . dru : victor . [ music throughout ] that should do it . do you see it ? neil : yep , sure do . phyllis : anything else you want me to add ? neil : no , no , no . this looks great . phyllis : so much for being distracted . neil : yeah , listen , i 'm sorry about that . you know , maybe i overreacted a little bit , so ... phyllis : no problem . we got it done . that 's all that matters . ( telephone rings ) neil : thanks , phyllis . i appreciate your hard work and effort . yeah ? oh , can you make sure that vicki gets a copy of that as soon as possible ? thanks . bye . phyllis : i 'm gon na split . um ... phyllis : neil , could i ask you a question ? neil : yeah , sure . phyllis : um ... you and dru , you 're back together again , right ? neil : yeah , i guess you could say that . phyllis : well , do you have a problem with her being a part of jabot ? neil : i 'm not exactly thrilled about it . phyllis : but you 're making the best of it . neil : what else can we do ? why ? phyllis : well , jack feels now that newman has acquired satine , and jabot has created its own line of cosmetics for women of color -- neil : he feels there 's a conflict of interest . phyllis : he wants me to quit my job . neil : and do what ? phyllis : work for jabot . neil : jack offered you a job ? phyllis : not just a job , an amazing job . i 'd be heading up an entire web component for their new line of course , marketing , sales , the works . neil : phyllis , correct me if i 'm wrong , but is n't that the job you presently have here ? phyllis : well , yes , it is , except i 'm wanted there . neil : what did you tell him ? phyllis : i told him no . neil : well , if that 's the case , then why are we even talking about this ? phyllis : i 've said too much already . neil : hey , hey , hey . is jack pressuring you ? phyllis : i can handle my husband , neil . neil : no , i know your husband , and he can be a master manipulator . phyllis : excuse me . that 's not what this is about . it 's about his family . dru : well . ashley : do n't give me `` well . `` dru : all right , then what the hell was that , or should n't i ask ? ashley : go ahead . ask whatever you want . dru : were you two celebrating ? does victor now know that he 's the biological father of abby ? ashley : no , and if he ever found out , i 'd know it came from you , and i 'd kill you . dru : well , you would die trying . ashley : i mean it , drucilla . dru : you know , would you relax ? he 's not gon na hear it from me . ashley : what are you here for ? dru : well , um ... i wanted to go over the presentation i may be making . ashley : do i go to you when i 'm formulating a product ? dru : no , but i am the new kid on the block . i mean , do n't you guys communicate ? ashley : when it 's appropriate , yes , we do . dru : well , i thought it was appropriate that i run by my ideas around a technical approach . ashley : you do n't need to do that for this presentation , okay ? what you need to focus on is letting us know what you feel you bring to the table -- your expertise , your contacts , that kind of thing . are we clear ? dru : got it , boss . ashley : good . anything else ? dru : as a matter of fact , there is . i was wondering if i could bring some of my own ideas to the table . ashley : sure . whatever you want . i mean , just do n't get ahead of yourself . rome was n't built in a day . dru : sage advice . ashley : i wo n't be there . dru : no ? ashley : i have a doctor 's appointment . dru : i hope everything 's all right . well , uh ... ashley : good luck with your presentation . dru : right . okay . you know what , ashley ? i do have one question . you know , i 'm still getting acclimated to the corporate side of the business . you know , i need some clarity here . is it normal for the head chemist to be holed up in her lab with the ceo of her biggest competitor ? i got ta tell ya . it just reeks conflict of interest . you know , you and vic , you and vic , it just ... victor : what are you doing here ? jack : i came by to see nicholas , offer my support . victor : he has all the support he needs . jack : you think so ? victor : curious that you should show up here now . jack : why do you say that ? victor : i think you and i have managed rather successfully to keep our lives apart for quite some time now . jack : victor , nicholas was once my stepson . i know he 's going through a difficult time , and i wanted to try to help . victor : and that 's all it is ? jack : why would you doubt that ? victor : because i do n't trust you , jack abbott , and you do n't trust me . now if the tables were turned , i 'm sure that you would be looking for an ulterior motive , would n't you ? jack : so what do you think it is , victor , my ulterior motive for being here ? victoria : well , i 'll be damned . score one for bradley . you gave me just enough rope , did n't you ? brad : want your 2 bucks back ? victoria : no , no , no , you enjoy that coffee , enjoy every swallow . brad : 'cause it 's the last one you 'll be buying me ? victoria : i think next time , we 'll graduate to champagne . it 'll be much better for toasting my success . brad : ooh , pretty sure of yourself , are n't you ? victoria : i got ta be . i 'm going up against you now . any sign of vulnerability ... brad : and i 'll go right for the kill . victoria : my father taught you well , maybe too well . brad : it 's good seeing you like this , back in charge . victoria : did n't like me as a basket case , huh ? brad : no , that was kind of a difficult time for both of us . victoria : sitting at some bar , crying in our beers about our rotten relationships . i mean , i 'm not putting words in your mouth again , am i ? never did say what was going on between you and ashley . brad : no , i never did , did i ? victoria : you know , i seem to remember that the last time we talked , we said the next time we ran into each other we would talk about your problems . brad : hmm . you 're not gon na hold me to that , are you ? victoria : you just seemed really disillusioned . surprised me a little bit , since i always thought you and ashley were the perfect couple . brad : well , then you 'll be happy to know , at least i think you will , that we are doing great , stronger than ever , especially now that ash and i are expecting . victor : i find it a little bit beyond coincidence that you should show up here right now . jack : why do you say that ? victor : because you know damn well that our two companies are going head - to- head . jack : this has nothing to do with business . in fact , business is the farthest thing from my mind . victor : is it ? jack : nicholas and i share a very special bond , whether you 're willing to acknowledge that or not . victor : and that 's why you 're here , because of that special bond ? jack : you be cynical all you want . there 's a young man in there who thinks his life is falling apart in front of his eyes . victor : and did he tell you who he thinks is responsible ? jack : i do n't know that this matters , but i told nicholas i think this is a time family needs to pull together . victor : is that what you told him ? jack : i 'm not sure it had an impact . it may sink in later . victor : i doubt that seriously . he 's very bitter right now . jack : that part i do n't understand . victor : you mean , he has n't filled you in on the ugly details -- jack : only that he blames you for everything that 's gone wrong in his life right now . victor : unfortunately , not without reason . jack : victor , is there anything that you could do to rectify the situation ? victor : do n't think for a moment that i have n't been racking my brain about that . jack : i 'm sure you have . look , is there any way you could at least try to track sharon down ? victor : we already asked paul williams to do that . i just have a feeling that she may not want to be found , which breaks my hear jack : well , please know that i honestly wish you well , and that my thoughts and prayers are with cassie 's recovery and sharon 's safe return . victor : i believe you mean that . have a nice day . neil : okay , so what exactly does this have to do with jack 's family ? phyllis : all right , there 's been some friction between the abbotts and me . neil : what kind of friction ? phyllis : well , my working here has always been a sore spot . neil : which has gotten worse , i bet . phyllis : yes , it has . this morning when i came down for breakfast , they were all eating in the dining room , and they were talking about business when i walked in . they shut up right away . even brad and ashley were there . i felt like an intruder in my own home . neil : well , sounds awkward if you ask me . phyllis : yes , it was awkward , especially since lately , i 've felt like i 've become a part of that family , like i really ... belong . what ? neil : you said jack was n't manipulating you . phyllis : he 's not . neil : he does n't have to . he 's got the whole family doing it for him . phyllis : what are you talking about ? neil : come on , phyllis . when did jack offer you this job ? phyllis : this morning after breakfast . neil : uh - huh . phyllis : what , uh - huh ? it 's -- he knew i was upset , and he wanted to make things easier on me . neil : pretty convenient , do n't you think ? phyllis : what are you implying ? neil : i 'm not implying anything . i 'm telling you straight out that unpleasantness you felt at breakfast , my bet is your husband , the manipulator , orchestrated the whole thing . phyllis : that 's absurd . neil : oh , is it really ? well , then let me ask you this . when was the last time that ashley and brad just happened to drop in on a weekday morning , especially when they 're right in the middle of a major new launch ? phyllis : no , no , no , no . you are way off base . neil : am i ? well , you know what i 'm doing is i 'm just trying to give you an objective take on the situation . phyllis : you are ? really ? neil : yes , i am . phyllis : i think you 're trying to stir the pot . ( telephone rings ) neil : no , i 'm not . phyllis : and i do n't appreciate that . neil : yeah ? hold on . phyllis , i 'm sorry . i 've got ta take this . phyllis : yeah , well , i have to go . neil : have a good day . yeah , martin . listen , the facility ... why use dirty water to clean your floor ? victor : i understand cassie is having some tests . nick : yep . victor : any change ? nick : no . victor : sorry to hear that . nick : yeah , me too . victor : any word from paul williams as to where sharon might be ? nick : no . victor : if anyone can find her , paul williams will . nick : if she wants to be found . victor : i guess you 're still holding me responsible for everything . nick : look , i do n't want to talk about that right now , all right ? there 's no point . victor : you know that i 've only always wanted what 's best for you . nick : yeah , right . victor : you 're my son . i love you , okay ? nick : you have a strange way of showing it . you know , jack stopped by . victor : yeah , i saw him . nick : he was a real father to me once . victor : are you saying that to hurt me or what ? nick : and why would i want to do that ? victor : you know what 's going on with our two companies . nick : you want to make this about business now ? victor : we 're gon na compete head - to - head . you know that . nick : what , are you worried that i 'm gon na reveal some corporate secrets ? victor : i 'm just making you aware of the possibility . nick : how could i tell him anything ? i 've been told nothing . victor : son , you have been told nothing because your priorities were elsewhere , understandably so . nick : why do n't you just admit it ? you do n't care about my opinion . you never have . ashley : how dare you ? dru : you do n't have to answer the question if you do n't want to . ashley : i 'm fascinated . where the hell do you get off ? dru : i 'm still trying to get my legs in this corporate business . you know , if you and victor hugging and kissing is the way that jabot does business then -- ashley : oh , we were kissing ? you saw us kissing ? dru : well , i saw you hugging , besides , that 's not the point . ashley : oh , it is the point . because , you see , victor and i are friends and we are entitled to have our friendship . dru : i 'm just trying to get some clarity here . everyone thinks that i am some security risk because i live with my ex - husband . ashley : i do n't live with victor . and i 'm an abbott . my loyalty is unquestioned . dru : and mine is n't ? ashley : you 're damn right it is n't . you 've worked here for what , all of two minutes ? you do n't have any loyalty towards us . dru : first of all , i worked for jabot ten years ago . and when i worked for jabot , i was hot , i was professional and i was loyal . and i took those attributes to europe , ashley , and i made a killing . let me tell you something . when i would go to paris and show up at the georges cinq or the gustad or the haussler in rome , those bellboys and those managers were tripping all over themselves trying to get my luggage up to my suite . i was a rock star , a rap star , a movie star . i was -- ashley : all right , i got it . you were a star . dru : all right , it dried up . it 's not fair , you know . you got sidney poitier , bobby deniro , the rolling sto -- the rolling stones -- you know they are old , and they 're still out there rolling around all gray , but we ca n't get old . you see , it 's worse for a model . i want to tell you , i knew this day was gon na come , but i was n't ready for it when it did . my phone stopped ringing . my agent dumped me . it got really quiet and lonely . i thought my life was over . and then your brother jack called me . he called me and he made me feel alive again . i just felt like i was smack - dab in the middle of something important all over . i got ta tell you something . i did n't care about paparazzi . all i cared about was that i was attached to something that i believed in . now i know you were born into all this opulence , but i was n't , you see , which makes me hungry for it always . i am not gon na jeopardize this opportunity , okay ? now about this security business , you 're worried about keeping your secrets safe , do n't look to me . i am not your problem . you , missy , need to look in the mirror . ashley : it was a nice speech , kind of made me cry . it 's too bad words do n't earn trust . worshipped the sun victoria : you 're expecting a baby ? wow , with ashley ! brad : yep . victoria : um , congratulations . brad : thank you . victoria : when 's she due ? brad : early fall . victoria : that 's quite a turnaround . brad : you have no idea . victoria : well , i 'm really happy for you , brad , i really am . brad : thanks , victoria . i 'm pretty thrilled myself . so , um , let 's talk about you . your situation -- how 's that going ? victoria : oh , that guy , he 's not in the picture anymore . it was sad , but , um ... brad : it 's not meant to be . victoria : no . brad : back in the game ? victoria : dating ? um , no . no , there 's just too much going on . brad : oh , come on , victoria newman still on the shelf , i do n't believe it . victoria : oh , you 'd like that would n't you , if i was all hot about someone ? distracted , less competition . brad : i just want you to be happy . you deserve it . victoria : well , thank you . it 'll happen someday . brad : but in the meantime , you 're content to be channeling all those energies into kicking my butt . victoria : i 'll drink to that . victor : what you said is not true . i 've always valued your opinion . nick : that 's bull . victor : what do you mean , `` that 's bull `` ? nick : try history . victor : son , i 've always -- always involved you in any decision pertaining to newman enterprises , you know that . nick : whatever . victor : what do you mean , `` whatever `` ? that 's simply not fair what you 're saying . nick : you bought a company for victoria . i was never consulted . victor : i see . so that is what this is about ? nick : well , in case my opinion counts for anything , i think it stinks . victor : why do you think it stinks ? nick : we do n't have the chops to compete with jabot in cosmetics . victor : but that 's why victoria wanted to buy satine . nick : no , i think you did it out of spite for jack . victor : you 're totally wrong about that . nick : i do n't think so . i also think you did it to humor victoria . victor : are you jealous because i did this with victoria ? i mean ... nick : that 's what you think this is about , that i 'm jealous of my sister ? victor : i did n't say that . nick : you did n't have to . it 's obviously how you feel . victor : son , your sister wanted to , you know , expand her business into a different realm , that 's all . nick : well , then it must be the right thing too . victor : well , she had very sound business reasons for making that decision . nick : you know , i wish i 'd had half the support when i opened my coffeehouse . victor : but how can you compare these two situations ? the coffeehouse was a totally different idea . nick : yeah , because my idea was stupid , as you repeatedly told me . victor : no , it had nothing to do with that . it had to do with the fact that you were working at newman enterprises . i did n't think you could do both . nick : although victoria , on the other hand , she could . victor : wait a minute . what she 's proposing will stay within the structure of our company . nick : it 's her idea , and you 're letting her run with it . victor : but i 'd do the same for you . nick : i do n't think so . victor : well , bring me some proposal and then try me . nick : i 'm not gon na do that , okay ? i do n't need your approval for survival . victor : ca n't we get beyond this bitterness now ? nick : no . that 's not gon na happen . victor : you and i once were very close , you know . nick : you 're not the man i thought you were . victor : maybe one day you 'll understand . nick : not after what you did . you and my wife like that ... i will never understand . i 'm gon na check on my daughter . when i get back , do n't be here . jack : hi . phyllis : hi . jack : just left kyle . he 's so sweet and innocent when he 's sleeping , it 's hard to tell he 's a whirling dervish when he 's awake . phyllis : how 's cassie ? jack : oh , no real change . nicholas is a bit of a wreck . i wish i could help him . you see him and you think -- you count your blessings . what are you doing home ? phyllis : i want to talk to you . jack : is this about my offer ? i do n't mean to pressure you . it 's a pretty sweet offer . phyllis : but you do n't mean to pressure me . jack : have you given it any thought ? phyllis : yes , jack , i 've given it a lot of thought . | jack encourages nick to forgive victor and allow him to support him and cassie . ashley and victor hug and agree to still be friends even though their companies are competing against each other . dru tells ashley she wo n't spill the beans about abby because jabot has helped jump start her career . phyllis tells neil about jack 's job offer a jabot that she turned down . jack and victor talk about the problems with nick and jack says he 'll pray for them . phyllis tells jack she 's been thinking a lot about his job offer . |
man : came back late last night , hammered . he was n't going anywhere . jack : thank you . sharon : well , if he 's in his room , then why is n't he answering his phone ? jack : i do n't know . t - try him again . sharon : okay . ( footsteps approaching ) sharon : oh . that wo n't be necessary . alistair : my telephone ringing at this ungodly hour ? i mean , is there no respect for the stage artist anymore ? we are creatures of the night . jack : listen , othello , you blew it . what were you thinking , going back to the mansion ? alistair : i wanted a glimpse of fair gloria one more time . jack : oh , i would gag , but time is a - wasting . we had a deal ! sharon : no one except `` fair gloria `` was supposed to see you . alistair : mm . all right , fine . i will take my salary and be on my merry way . thank you . jack : break a leg . alistair : that 's all ? jack : that -- your bar tab , room service , movies , video games ? sharon : yeah , you know , you 're lucky he 's paying you anything at all after the stunt you pulled yesterday . alistair : madam , i was rather convincing in the role . jack : you ca n't be serious . alistair : ( sighs ) all right , look , perhaps we -- we could discuss this transaction over breakfast . i -- i 've become rather fond of their eggs benedict . jack : no , no , no . no eggs benedict , no belgian waffles , no cheap irish whiskey . you 're to get out of town now , before anyone else sees you . alistair : ta - ta . i bid you adieu . jack : good - bye and good luck . sharon : well , thank god he 's not our problem anymore . [ scene_break ] jill : i just ca n't get over alistair 's likeness to john . kay : uncanny . jill : i mean , it 's like he could be his double . kay : hmm . and actually , he 's falling for gloria . ( chuckles ) jill : why would gloria marry a man she can not abide ? i 'm telling you , katherine , she must have one doozy of a secret . kay : please understand , i am doing this because of jabot . i mean , the last thing we need is another scandal . jill : oh , come on . you 're the one who told me how bored you are ever since you quit working . kay : mm . jill : admit it , mother , trying to figure this out is fun . kay : just remind yourself -- gloria wants your job . jill : gloria wants nikki 's job . kay : then she 's on her way to wanting your job . jill : that 's exactly my point . she would never admit something to me , but she just might confess it to the man who is the spitting image of her beloved late husband . [ scene_break ] gloria : kevin , i 'm gon na fill your voice mail with messages until you or your brother call me back . jeff : why so glum , darling ? jack surrendered last night . white flags were waved . you won . the mansion is ours . gloria : no thanks to you . jeff : well , you ca n't blame me for wanting privacy with my ravishing wife . gloria : so you hire an actor to play john 's ghost ? that was cruel , jeffrey . jeff : do n't i get points for creativity ? gloria : no . he scared me and almost killed lauren . jeff : well , the end , darling , justifies the means . a little credo of yours , i believe . anyway , at last , we 're alone . gloria : stay away . jeff : you know , how soon we forget . the lips this morning that are saying `` no , no , no , `` last night were saying , `` yes , yes , yes . `` gloria : wrong , wrong , wrong . jeff : liar . gloria : i was confused , but i 'm over that . jeff : mm . gloria : my sons have turned their back on me , and it is all your fault . jeff : um ... ( laughs ) if you want somebody to blame for that , you need to look in the mirror . [ scene_break ] phyllis : like that better ? nick : i do like that better . phyllis : yeah , i thought you would . nick : vic ! what are you doing here ? victoria : for you . nick : for me ? did you get me a puppy ? phyllis : ( giggles ) nick : is that what this is ? victoria : open it . nick : all right . phyllis : oh ! nick : hey ! phyllis : look at that . nick : who 's that dude ? victoria : oh . phyllis : that is so cool . nick : thank you . phyllis : we 'll hang it over reception . nick : i am so handsome . victoria : nick , um , i just want to let you know that i 'm really proud of you . and dad is , too , even if he wo n't admit it . nick : thanks . phyllis : oh , hey , hey , he almost admitted it . victoria : really ? what did he say ? phyllis : um ... he said he would n't stand in nick 's way . nick : yeah , i would n't buy into that too much . it 's the old fake jab before the right cross . victoria : i do n't know . i think you ought to give him a little credit . i think dad backing down 's a pretty big deal . nick : nice try . phyllis : so , uh , how are you doing ? is it good to be back at work ? victoria : yeah . i 'm fine . ( clears throat ) nick : but ? victoria : but nothing . um , i 'm fine . nick : nah , there 's something going on . what is it ? is it dad ? victoria : no , it 's not dad . it 's adam . nick : mm . sibling rivalry going on over there ? victoria : okay , listen , i try to have an open mind . dad invites him to join the company without asking me . fine , i 'm a team player , but adam 's not . he -- he wants to be a one - man show . nick : dude does n't know who he 's messing with , does he ? victoria : well , he will soon , 'cause i 'm not putting up with it . it 's bad for business . [ scene_break ] adam : morning , sir . victor : adam , i thought we were beyond the `` sir `` thing . adam : well , our little talk last night , that was personal . this is business . victor : aha . well , you look sharp . my goodness . adam : thank you . victor : i 'm glad we talked about your mother . adam : you know , i dreamed about her last night . victor : you did ? adam : yeah . victor : tell me about it . adam : she was ... well , it 's kind of silly , but she was ... like , she was smiling at me , radiant , bathed in light , and , um , i do n't know if you believe this kind of thing , but she said she was glad that we talked . victor : i 'm glad to hear that , and we will talk about her again , all right ? adam : i 'd like that . victor : now i 've got to go to los angeles . adam : what about the teleconference with mendez ? victor : do n't worry about that . neil will take care of that . and as far as the brazilian deal is concerned , kindly have a deal memo on my desk when i get back from l.a . adam : are you looking at , uh , an acquisition there ? victor : no , this is personal . victor : ( lowered voice ) so as far as you know , um , i 'm on a business trip , all right ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i know how much that house means to you , jack . jack : you know what ? it 's a house . we 'll find another house , one with a basketball court for noah , a tennis court for me and whatever your heart desires . sharon : really ? because , i mean , if you mean that , then i 'll call the realtor . jack : yeah , yeah , i mean that . we 'll find something wonderful , something ... something we love . sharon : something that 's ours . jack : yeah . [ scene_break ] jeff : here you go . gloria : do n't need coffee . i need my sons to call me back . jeff : ( chuckles ) we should be celebrating . we got the house . how about breakfast in bed ? you can be breakfast . ( laughs ) okay , well , i mean , think about it . no more sharing the house , no more rooms off - limits . gloria : no more jack . no more sharon . just us . jeff : mm , and the memory of your late husband john -- his art , his books ... gloria : mm - hmm . and i think that 's my favorite part of all . jeff : you know , that 's not a very considerate way to start off a new marriage . gloria : oh , well . jeff : i see . you 're playing the harpy , from whom i was perfectly content to squeeze every penny . the only problem is ... you 're also the magnificent woman with whom i 've actually fallen in love . [ scene_break ] alistair : good morning , ladies ! kay : m - mr . wollingford ? alistair : now ... we are all friends now . please call me alistair . and your first name is ? kay : mrs. chancellor . alistair : oh . jill : alistair , if you 're ready to begin , please have a seat . alistair : ah , by all means . i am your apt and eager pupil . i shall embody john abbott , woo fair gloria and rescue her from this loveless marriage . kay : oh . ( chuckles ) jill : now funny you should say that . speaking of this loveless marriage , we need to find out why gloria married jeffrey . kay : he must have something on her . jill : and the question is , what ? [ scene_break ] amber : one moment , please . it 's about beauty of nature . nick : oh , okay , thanks . this is nick . yes , i did . okay , we can go over that now . um , i 'm not in my office right now . just give me a minute , okay ? thank you . that 's the agency . adam wanted to change the , uh , payment clause in the contract . so i 'm on it . phyllis : all right . i 'll finish this and send you a draft . nick : what are you really doing ? okay . adam : hi . phyllis : hey . adam : hope i 'm not interrupting . phyllis : oh , no , not at all . adam : i , uh , i came by to discuss some new ideas about the spokesperson ... ( opens briefcase ) phyllis : oh ! adam : for beauty of nature . phyllis : great . have a seat . adam : this is for you . phyllis : oh . ah . adam : just a token of my appreciation . phyllis : ah , wow . that , um ... wow . adam : it reminded me of you . phyllis : you know , uh , i - it 's -- it 's very , very sweet . i - i really -- but , um , y - you kind of have to stop doing that . adam : stop what ? phyllis : you , uh , have to stop hitting on me . ( clears throat ) adam : that 's quite the ego , phyllis . phyllis : i am happily married to your brother . adam : yes , i know . phyllis : and -- adam : and i am happy for you both . i am . you were my first friend here in genoa city . i just wanted to do something to show my appreciation . that 's all . phyllis : okay . okay , no problem then . i guess my getting - hit - on radar is completely off , completely wrong . i 'm sure i 'm wrong . uh , i apologize . adam : no , you know , you 're right . i should apologize . i think my style can be a little flirtatious , and , uh ... it 's important for you to know , though , that i did n't mean anything by it . phyllis : okay , no problem . you should get a new style , though . adam : look , since this makes you uncomfortable , i 'd like to take it back . phyllis : no , it 's okay . no , no , no , it does n't make me uncomfortable . adam : i really -- phyllis : it 's fine . i - i would like the gift . michael : ooh . amber : hi ! michael : hey . amber : welcome to `` restless style . `` lauren : thank you . phyllis : oh , wait a second . michael : wow . phyllis : excuse me . just one moment , please . uh , hey , guys ! lauren : hey ! phyllis : what do you think ? what do you think ? lauren : oh , it 's very nice . we did n't see it with all this furniture . phyllis : yeah , right ? lauren : it 's good . michael : are you busy ? phyllis : no , never too busy for you . uh , here . adam wilson , uh , i would like to introduce you to lauren fenmore ... lauren : hi . phyllis : and , uh , her husband michael baldwin ... adam : hi . lauren : nice to meet you . adam : baldwin ? phyllis : they 're friends of mine and nick 's . michael : yeah , you 're victor 's son . adam : that 's right , i am . michael : oh . yes , he told me about you . welcome to genoa city . um , i 'm sorry about your mother . adam : thank you . um , i should be getting back to newman , but , uh , it was very nice meeting you both . michael : yes , yes . lauren : okay . adam : we 'll talk later ? phyllis : yep . lauren : bye . so ? phyllis : so yeah , the place is great , is n't it ? it 's , uh , all the colors and everything , they 're -- they work with my color palette . you know , of course , i did that on purpose . all right . lauren : okay , now i can say . what is -- what 's he like ? phyllis : uh , the jury is still out . lauren : hmm . phyllis : anyway , so here it is , furniture and all . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : you know what ? i think you performed an interior design miracle . phyllis : thank you . lauren : lots of open space . i love it . phyllis : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . michael : there 's too many distractions in here . how do you concentrate ? lauren : of course , give this man a cubicle in the law library , and he 's happy . michael : hey ! nick : hey . lauren : ( laughs ) hi . nick : welcome . michael : congratulations on the new digs . lauren : yeah , it 's great . nick : thank you . lauren : hey , do you have a few minutes ? i want to talk to you about that column you want me to write . phyllis : oh , absolutely , absolutely . michael : oh , fashion . nick : yeah . michael : i predict that hemlines will be up and necklines will be down . lauren : yeah , well , i predict you should stick to the law , honey , okay ? nick : let 's go . i 'll give you a tour . michael : help me . lauren : okay . phyllis : silly . lauren : he is . amber : hey , lauren , i heard you 're writing a new column , huh ? lauren : yeah . amber : hey , would you like to check out some of my designs ? i have some pictures and stuff . maybe you might want to write about -- phyllis : hey , amber , amber , would you like to go answer the phones ? because that , in fact , is your job . daniel : hey , amber . amber : what ? daniel : you okay ? amber : i got passion . it 's a good thing . [ scene_break ] jill : all right , john abbott was the most brilliant businessman . kay : mm - hmm . jill : he founded jabot cosmetics , and then he raised his three children single - handedly after his first wife left him . that was many years before i married him . alistair : hmm . kay : he was warm , and he had a very generous heart . and he was engaged a long time ago , um , uh , to a woman who confessed to him that , uh , she had aids . jill : mm , yes . kay : and -- and , um , you know , in those days , that was like a death sentence . but what did john do ? he proposed to her again . alistair : well , i would truly enjoy playing a man like this . jill : mm . kay : yes , but he was a very strong yet gentle kind of man . he was a friend and ... a confidant . jill : mm - hmm . kay : confidant , yes . jill : mm - hmm . alistair : equal to gloria ? jill : uh ... kay : well ... ( chuckles ) i would n't exactly say that , no . alistair : what drew her to him ? uh , what did she find attractive about him ? jill : besides his net worth ? kay : oh , he adored her . he treated her like a queen . jill : no , but here 's the important thing -- just remember that , although she may reject you in the beginning , it does n't matter . do n't worry about it , because that is always the first page in her playbook . kay : mm - hmm . alistair : well , i shall not be dissuaded by the task at hand . [ scene_break ] jeff : where are you going ? gloria : i 'm going out . jeff : you can avoid the inevitable for only so long , sweet cheeks . gloria : ugh . jeff : you are wildly attracted to me . gloria : am not ! jeff : you are , too . ( laughs ) ( door opens ) gloria : ( imitates jeff laughing ) jack : are we interrupting ? gloria : you 're trespassing . you 're always interrupting , jack . what do you want now ? sharon : gloria , we just came here to pick up some boxes . jack : the court has decided , despite the fact that i 've lived my entire life in this house , that we are to split the furnishings . so i need you to make a list of what you want . and be reasonable . i know that 's a stretch . ashley and traci are gon na want a few of the family heirlooms , so i 'll have my attorney make a list . jeff : well , we 'll leave you to it , then . ( whispers ) shall we ? jack : this is killing me . [ scene_break ] alistair : mmm . delicious . unique bouquet . jill : mm . kay : my maid smuggles it from costa rica . alistair : uh , tell me more about gloria . jill : oh . um , all right . she 's acquired some expensive tastes . she likes to be wined and dined . alistair : ah , i see . well , since i 'm on a limited budget , uh , you may have to help me out there . jill : oh , do n't worry about that . kay : gardenias are her favorite flowers . alistair : oh ! well , then i shall shower my lady day with gardenias . kay : mm . alistair : ( chuckles ) shall we drink to that ? kay : uh , well , you 'd probably be disappointed . alistair : oh ? is it less than 30 years old ? jill : it 's less than 30 days old . it 's water . alistair : oh . pity . kay : i 'm really concerned about his drinking . jill : you think ? kay : mm . [ scene_break ] jana : mm . gloria : lovebirds . i hate lovebirds . i 've left you at least a dozen messages , kevin . kevin : i know . gloria : guess you 've been really busy , huh ? i got good news . jack finally caved . he moved out , and the mansion 's ours . jana : ooh , congratulations . gloria : mm - hmm . i want to have a big party to celebrate . jana : ( gasps ) oh , that sounds great , does n't it ? kevin : we ca n't make it . jana : why ? gloria : i have n't even said when . kevin : it does n't matter . we ca n't make it . jana : i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] adam : i think that she 's the wrong image for beauty of nature 's spokesperson . victoria : because i suggested her ? adam : victoria , you think this is personal ? victoria : i 'm asking . adam : if anybody has a personal agenda around here -- victoria : you know , i 've really been trying very hard to get along with you from the beginning , but you 've made that impossible . you -- you go behind my back . you undermine me at every turn . adam : victoria , stop . okay ? i 'm sorry that you feel that way . maybe there is a little truth to it . victoria : is that a sudden revelation ? adam : victoria , please try to understand that , for me , one minute i 'm an only child with a single mother ... and the next minute , i have a dad and two siblings that i never knew existed . victoria : i understand that that must be difficult for you , but that does n't excuse your behavior at all . adam : you know , your mother asked me if i resented the way that you and nick were raised . that 's not it . i just do n't know how to fit in here exactly . i think that might be influencing the way that i 'm treating you , so i 'm gon na try to be more aware . victoria : thank you . adam : ah , here she is . this is our spokesperson for beauty of nature . victoria : she 's too young . adam : teens spend $ 10 billion annually on makeup and skin care . victoria : well , this is not our teen line . adam : well , she 's an environmentalist . i mean , she snowshoes . she mountain bikes . she rock climbs . she walked the appalachian trail from mount katahdin to harper 's ferry . this is a perfect fit . victoria : oh , yeah . absolutely . turn off everyone green over the age of 25 . you know what ? we need to make a decision on this , or we 're gon na miss the `` restless style `` deadline . adam : well , then we 're at an impasse . victoria : we 'll call dad then . adam : uh , he 's not here . he 's gone at a meeting all day . victoria : well , he never mentioned that to me . who 's he meeting with ? adam : look , i got ta run , but , uh , you know , let 's pick up where we left off later . victoria : dad , uh , it 's me . why did n't you tell me you were gon na be out of the office today ? uh , i need to talk to you . it 's important , so call me back . [ scene_break ] sharon : we 'll make a new home with new memories . jack : yeah . [ scene_break ] kevin : where did mom go ? jana : she left . you were harsh with her . kevin : so ? you should be glad i 'm doing this . jana : well , i 'm not . god , i know that gloria can be demanding and a tad dramatic ... but come on , kev . she loves you so much . kevin : yeah , well love is not a license to treat people any way you want . jana : she paid for my surgery . my own bloody family did n't even step up . she wants us to have the wedding in the mansion -- kevin : no , no , no . we are not getting married in the mansion . jana : why ? kevin : because . because it is time to cut the strings , all right ? it needs to be done . [ scene_break ] gloria : join me for dinner at the mansion , mikey . let 's celebrate our new ancestral home . michael : no . gloria : come on . you ca n't stay mad forever . michael : i 'm not mad . i 'm steadfast . i 'm determined . i 'm resolute . gloria : you know , if you really resented me so much , why did n't you say so before ? michael : i tried , many times . lauren : fen loved those blocks . gloria : mm . lauren : he 's building a tower . gloria : nice to know my grandson still loves me . are you two trying to cut me out of your lives ? michael : oh , if you want to see us , you 're welcome to visit . lauren : oh , but call first . gloria : i know i 've made a few mistakes . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : a few ? gloria : yeah , but it 's all jeffrey 's fault . michael : it 's all jeffrey 's nothing . it was you . gloria : i can do things differently . michael : well , gloria , actions speak louder , so until we see some action ... we are not gon na set foot in the abbott mansion . you wanted it ? it 's all yours . [ scene_break ] victor : hello . sabrina : victor . hi . victor : hope i did n't keep you waiting . sabrina : oh , no , no . you 're right on time . victor : uh - huh . sabrina : i 'm so happy you could come . victor : so am i . sabrina : so what do you think ? victor newman , meet jeff koons ' `` tulips . `` victor : well , i 'll be damned . this is jeff koons ? sabrina : yes . this is jeff koons . victor : mm . sabrina : and this is from a series of 20 sculptures and 16 paintings to be shown all together , called `` celebration . `` victor : i must say , the images online do n't do it justice . sabrina : that 's exactly what i was hoping you 'd say . victor : you were ? sabrina : mm - hmm . victor : what 's next ? [ speaking french ] sabrina : je vais tu montrer . victor : okay . sabrina : on y va ? victor : on y va . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , what if we went with designers who used , you know , like , found things -- uh , pop tops , paper , found grunge ? phyllis : yeah . nick : it could work , you know ? phyllis : yeah , you think ? daniel : no , no , no . look at that one . i mean , it 's completely out of focus . phyllis : i do n't know . what about , beijing , hong kong ? amber : you know what ? its artsy , and the clothes look really good . phyllis : what 's going on in the far east ? daniel : you know , i do n't know why i even -- nick : well , we could do asia , but we got ta do it street . amber : you do n't need to get all bent out of shape . phyllis : yeah , definitely . definitely street . this is kind of street , do n't you think ? daniel : you know what ? why do n't you have somebody else take the photographs ? amber : you know what ? fine . daniel : fine . amber : fine . daniel : fine . nick : what 's that all about ? phyllis : uh , i do n't know . do you know ? nick : no . phyllis : maybe it 's that -- that retrograde thing . nick : ah , yes . if i believed in that , it would explain a lot . phyllis : mm - hmm . yeah , it would explain why your brother does not have a crush on me . nick : ( laughs ) why would bring that up again ? phyllis : um , because , you know , he came by , gave me a present . i , uh , asked him why he kept on hitting on me . nick : and ? phyllis : huh ? nick : and ? phyllis : and , oh , um , he said he was n't hitting on me , that is was just a friendly gesture , you know ? for being a good friend . you know ... just a -- nick : he gave you a present ? phyllis : yeah . he gave me a little gift . nick : what did he give you ? phyllis : uh , it was nothing . it was just innocent . it was just a little paperweight that he gave me . nick : yeah , see , i 'm not -- i 'm not really feeling the innocent thing . phyllis : you 're not ? nick : no . phyllis : oh . mm . well , i just think you 're being too hard on him maybe . i think that you should just cut him a break . nick : no , no , no . i 've given him lots of breaks . i still think he has a crush on you . [ scene_break ] ( clicking telephone buttons ) victoria : hi , this is victoria . is the jet available ? my dad ? where did he go ? uh , no . uh , thank you . i 'll reschedule . ( hangs up receiver ) adam : oh , i did n't realize you were here . victoria : yeah , i 'm here . what 's up ? adam : the brazil deal . victor wants me to write the memo . victoria : did you copy me ? adam : sure , i can . victoria : no . as a rule , copy me . adam : you got it . victoria : so why did n't you tell me that my dad went to los angeles ? adam : who told you ? victoria : why would he tell you and not me ? [ scene_break ] gloria : all freshly laundered , i see . jeff : yeah . workout , shower ... gloria : yeah . jeff : makes me frisky . gloria : ah , stop it . jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : a cup of coffee , please . i saw michael and kevin again . they say they 're not coming to the mansion ... ever . jeff : tsk . kevin said no to his mother ? good for him . gloria : do n't you gloat . my boys ca n't stay angry at me . jeff : well , your `` boys `` are men . do n't be so sure . gloria : you know , on second thought , cancel that coffee . i do n't think i like the company , but i guess i will have to see you at home . jeff : yeah , i do n't think so . i 'm gon na stay here a few days while i figure out what to do with you . gloria : another threat . jeff : no . no threat . let 's just see if absence makes the heart grow fonder . short of an exorcism , it just might be the cure you need . [ scene_break ] sabrina : so what do you think of the building ? victor : well , i think it is very -- i mean , it 's sort of interesting in its starkness . sabrina : mm - hmm . victor : and the juxtaposition with the palm trees and then that stark wall ... that 's interesting stone . i wonder where they got that from . sabrina : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . victor : mm . sabrina : i 'm happy you like it . you know , all of this collection ... victor : uh - huh . sabrina : is from the vision of one single man , mr. broad , of course . victor : yes , i know eli and edy broad . sabrina : oh , you do ? victor : rather well . i 've done business with him , and i must say , what he has done for the city of l.a. and for some other parts in the world is rather impressive , i have to say . sabrina : but , victor , you know what i think ? victor : yeah ? sabrina : i really believe you can make an impact of your own . victor : you mean have a building like this in genoa city , is that it ? sabrina : yes , why not ? i think -- victor : what a legacy . sabrina : it 's a way to live forever . victor : i see . careful . uh - huh . i like the contrasting colors . sabrina : mm - hmm . victor : the style is sort of interesting . sabrina : yes , yes . victor : i mean , i would not have thought that i would like that , but this is very impressive ... sabrina : it is . victor : i dare say . sabrina : it is very impressive . victor : those are the hollywood hills there , huh ? sabrina : yes , yes . i 'm so glad you 're liking it , victor . victor : yes . [ scene_break ] daniel : yeah , hey , um , marty wants you to take a look at these . nick : oh , cool . thanks , bud . phyllis : ahem . what is going on ? daniel : what 's going on with what ? phyllis : you know what i 'm talking about -- you and amber . daniel : well , to state the obvious , she 's out of her mind . i mean , i say `` up . `` she says `` down . `` i say something 's good . she says it sucks . phyllis : word to the wise -- mixing friendship with business is a bad idea . not very smart . daniel : yeah , i know . i think i 'm starting to regret it already . [ scene_break ] amber : double lava java . jana : my god . really ? are you sure ? amber : oh , do n't worry . it 's not for me . i plan to dump it on daniel 's head . jana : a lover 's quarrel ? amber : no , we are designing this ad for the magazine , and daniel thinks he knows everything . jana : you know , i 've seen his photo . he 's got a good eye for making clothes look really smashing , actually . amber : yeah , but the photo is not the ad . daniel is not the market . i know what i 'm doing here . when other girls were reading `` pippi longstocking , `` i was reading `` vogue italia . `` jana : well , then i say , `` to the attack ! `` amber : i just hate fighting with him . jana : yeah , but makeup sex is the best . amber : sex is what started all of this . jana : no , destiny is what started it . do n't you ever try to defeat destiny . amber , are you rushing off to work already ? amber : i 've got a few minutes . why ? jana : well , um , i wanted to ask , uh , will you be my maid of honor when i get married ? amber : are you kidding ? i would -- i would love to ! jana : really ? amber : yeah ! jana : oh , good ! kevin : so she 's gon na do it , huh ? amber : oh , of course , i 'm gon na do it . i love weddings ! oh ! let me design your wedding dress for you . jana : ( gasps ) really ? oh , my god ! that would be excellent ! amber : yeah , it -- it 'll be my gift to you . just tell me when and where . jana : oh , um , well , when -- we do n't have a date yet , and where will definitely be someplace very unique . kevin : an abandoned church . jana : with bats in the belfry . amber : i am not designing a morticia addams wedding dress for you . lauren : huh . a morticia adams wedding dress ? jana : oh , hi . kevin : hey . lauren : what ? ! amber : hey . kevin : well , we are trying to decide , uh , where to have our wedding . lauren : ah . let me see . let me see . michael : you know , um , if you still want to have it at the mansion , i 'll make an exception and go . kevin : nah . i changed my mind . if we have it there , it 's gon na be all about mom . michael : i 'm proud of you . kevin : so you are gon na do the best man thing , right ? michael : i 'll be honored . okay , come here . ( chuckles ) kevin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] alistair : mmm . delicious ! jeff : hey , jill . mrs. chancellor . kay : mr. bardwell . alistair : hello ... jill : ( coughs ) alistair : whoever you are . jill : so how 's gloria ? jeff : she 's fine . kay : where is gloria this morning ? jeff : snuggled up in our bed . i came to work out . you know gloria . she 's allergic to sweat ... kay : mm . jeff : at least when she 's vertical . ( laughs ) kay : ( laughing ) [ scene_break ] sharon : got it ? thank you . ( sighs ) okay . that 's the last of the boxes . jack : this may be the last time i ever see this place . sharon : is there anything i can do ? jack : yeah , be my wife forever ... jack : ( whispers ) and give me just a moment alone . sharon : ( mouths word ) [ scene_break ] gloria : are you here , john ? 'cause i need you . gloria : ( voice breaks ) i 'm so lonely . [ scene_break ] adam : victoria , i did n't lie to you about victor . victoria : you said he had a meeting . adam : he does . it just happens to be in l.a . victoria : well , why did n't you say so in the first place ? adam : i was ordered to secrecy . victoria : he told you not to tell ? adam : no , not you specifically , but no one in general . victoria : maybe he went to see ashley . [ scene_break ] victor : well , now what do we have here ? sabrina : damien hirst . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : what do you think ? victor : ( chuckles ) let me be kind and say that he wants to be provocative . sabrina : yes . victor : right ? sabrina : absolutely . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : he 's part of the young british artists ' movement ... victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : and his work revolves mainly around death . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : let 's go see his next one . victor : yes . is that the same artist ? sabrina : yes . victor : ah . that 's kind of beautiful . sabrina : it is . the beauty of nature . life and loss . victor : uh - huh . sabrina : there 's always a subversive , bad - boy quality about his work , which -- which i like . victor : oh , yeah . look at that . the tearing of wings off butterflies . sabrina : mm - hmm . victor : that reminds me of victoria when she was a child . she saw a boy do that . she got so angry , she stomped on his feet . sabrina : ( chuckles ) sounds like vicki . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : hirst is a fearless artist ... victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : and i do think victoria can be quite fearless . victor : oh , yes . sabrina : and she can be tough when she needs to be . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : just like her father . victor : wait a minute . do you think i 'm tough ? sabrina : well , if -- if tough means having the strength to go your own way and never waver , then yes ... victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : absolutely . it 's actually one of the things i - i most admire about you . let 's go . [ next_on ] david : we should do it again sometime . brad : you sure that 's such a good idea ? you do have that gambling issue . woman : ( speaking foreign language ) | alistair continues to drive jack and sharon crazy , as he joins kay and jill in trying to figure out just what jeffrey has on glo . jeffrey tries to get close to glo but she refuses his advances , distraught over her strained relationship with her sons who wo n't back down . jack and sharon come back to pack up their belongings which sparks a truly emotional moment for him . when everyone leaves glo realizes she 's all alone . adam and victoria compete for first chair while victor enjoys the company of sabrina in la . adam flirts with phyllis who shares this with nick . daniel and amber fight while kevin and jana plan their upcoming nuptials . jana asks amber to be her maid of honor and kevin asks michael to be her best man . |
esther : oh , my gosh . oh , great . i 'll take these . thank you . excuse me ? can -- can we move these flowers back a bit ? it 's such a nice big room . there 's no reason to crowd things . jill : be sure to fill it up with all the people i hate most , esther . especially the woman masquerading as katherine and that dimwitted boyfriend of hers . esther : jill , if you 're gon na be nasty , just leave . this is a big day for my little girl . jill : oh , you really are living in a fool 's paradise , are n't you ? chloe will be lucky if that marriage lasts a month . chloe : i 've been trying to call billy . he 's not answering . i ca n't find him anywhere . where could he be ? [ scene_break ] jack : no , no one 's here , ash . the bed definitely has n't been slept in . ashley : so let me guess , billy never made it home last night . jack : have you heard from him at all ? ashley : no . we were supposed to have breakfast this morning at the club . he 's late . jack : it 's the kid 's wedding day and he 's a.w.o.l . where the hell is he ? [ scene_break ] sharon : oh ! you 're still here . billy : yep . i must 've passed out . sharon : gosh , we drank a lot last night . billy : do n't worry . i 'm leaving . would n't wan na be late for the worst day of my life . huh ? ( chuckles ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] nick : `` the empress of genoa city -- katherine chancellor . `` phyllis : uh - huh . nick : it should be a hell of an issue . phyllis : yeah . i think so , too . so , uh , i 'll incorporate your notes , and nikki can edit this afternoon . nick : all right . ( cell phone ringing ) nick : oh , excuse me one second . phyllis : okay . nick : hello ? yeah . nick : hey , are you , uh , are you headed right back to the office ? phyllis : um , mnh - mnh . i have some things to take care of . um , i 'll see you there . nick : okay . [ scene_break ] kay : i know better than to get my hopes up , nikki . nikki : well , that 's just fine . you two go enjoy yourselves at billy 's wedding . and i 'll pace the floor waiting for the lab results . murphy : uh , i 'm not sure that we oughta go after that blowup you had with jill . nikki : when did you see jill ? murphy : last night . she showed up here and gave us both an earful . kay : and i gave it back to her -- right back to her and i should n't have . i should not have lost my temper when that poor woman 's world is about to come crumbling around her shoulders . i was wrong . i should n't have done it . kay : i am absolutely going to that wedding . yes . if only to prove to jill that i still love her as a daughter . murphy : you know , sometimes , i worry that that heart of yours is too big . kay : just think of how she 's gon na remember this day . once brock is proven as my son , jill 's family , her whole identity as a chancellor is going to be just ... ripped away . [ scene_break ] esther : oh , sweetheart . you are going to be the most gorgeous bride . chloe : yeah , well , all we need is a guy for me to marry . no problem , right ? jill : do n't mind me . chloe : hey , no , no , no , i told you that you could not see delia . i was not joking . jill : oh , chloe ! it 's your wedding day and it is my house . i 'm hardly gon na take the child and run . chloe : whatever . i 'm too worried about billy right now . i ca n't even ... why is he avoiding me ? do you think that he 's just not answering his cell for a reason ? i do n't understand . esther : honey , he probably just needed some alone time . billy would never miss this day . chloe : jill ? what do you know ? jill : i know my son . it would n't surprise me at all if he was a no - show . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : you slept with someone else the night before your wedding ? billy : you got it all wrong , sis . ashley : do i really ? billy : i crashed with a friend last night . ashley : billy , i saw you coming from the guest rooms , okay ? billy : he 's in town from new york , okay ? we had a few beers ... and some tequilas . okay , a bottle of tequila each . a bottle of tequila each , okay ? ashley : your friend has excellent taste in perfume . is n't that beauty of nature ? oh , and apparently , he has ... billy : no ! ashley : long , blonde hair . billy : are you the cia now ? i already feel like crap . would you just get off of it , please ? ashley : why are you getting married if you do n't want to ? do n't do it . billy : trust me , ash , if i could get out of this , i would , but i ca n't , okay ? i know what love is , and this is n't it , so ... ashley : who 's putting a gun to your head ? billy : i am . me . i 'm not gon na risk losing delia and marrying her mother is the only chance i have of getting custody . it sucks . i hate it . but since there 's nothing that i can do about it , can we please drop it ? please ? [ scene_break ] sharon : `` dear sharon , hope you like the dress . i 've been dreaming of this day practically forever , and it means so much to have you stand up for me . thanks again . see you soon , chloe . `` ( knock on door ) sharon : ( sighs ) phyllis : hey , sharon . it 's phyllis . you better open the door , unless you want the entire g.c.a.c to -- sharon : oh ! shh ! shh ! what do you want , phyllis ? phyllis : i just saw billy slinking downstairs . he looked pretty wiped out , so i guess you 're back to your same trashy self . [ scene_break ] ( shower running ) ashley : billy sure had a hell of a night last night , based on the blonde hair i plucked off his jacket . jack : so he threw himself a little bachelor party . where 's the harm there ? ashley : this is not a last hurrah , and you know it . i predict lots of other nights in hotel rooms with lots of other women . billy has no -- he should n't be getting married , jack ! jack : shh ! do i have to tell you what 's at stake here ? if billy backs out now , chloe could make damn sure none of us ever sees cordelia again . ashley : do n't be so ridiculous . what 's to stop her from doing that later when she realizes he 's never gon na be faithful to her ? billy : chloe 's -- she knows exactly who she 's marrying . she 's going into this eyes wide open . ashley : yeah , but , billy , are you ? because once you 're married , chloe 's gon na expect you to man up and honor your commitment . and then , whomever you 're with at the athletic club is gon na have to find another playmate . [ scene_break ] sharon : um , phyllis , i did not invite you in here . phyllis : well , i saw billy abbott walking downstairs looking ashamed and disheveled , and i figured , oh , you were out of control again . sharon : why is it that what i do with my life bothers you ? i mean , why are you hassling me ? hey , would you get out of my purse ? phyllis : no , i 'm looking -- i 'm looking for those ceramic monkeys . you know what i 'm talking about ? sharon ? of course , you know ! of course , you know ! because in addition to you being promiscuous and a liar , you 're also a thief . sharon : would you please get out of here ? phyllis ! phyllis : hey ! look at this . oh , my goodness . `` jimmy 's . `` and you 're stealing things out of dive bars , too . wow . is that where you 're hanging out now ? going home with strangers ? i guess you are , unless billy abbott walks in the room , right ? sharon : you know what ? if you do n't get out of here , i 'm going to call security right now . phyllis : you know what ? you go ahead . you call security , and i 'll tell everybody that you 've been sleeping with billy . sharon : damn you ! phyllis : i 'm not leaving here until you give me back my property . i am not leaving here until you give that back to me . and i am not leaving here until you promise me that next time you get needy or weepy or whatever it is , you wo n't call my husband `` accidentally on purpose . `` sharon : hello , hotel security . this is sharon abbott . yes , there 's an intruder in my room . could you send someone up ? please ? thank you . phyllis : you made your decision . you sealed your fate , did n't you ? [ scene_break ] jill : jack , have you seen your brother ? chloe is a wreck . she has n't been able to reach him at all . billy ! where have you been ? billy : i 'm here now . tell chloe to relax , okay ? jill : i suggest you tell her yourself . she 's up in your grandma 's old room . jill : what ? what is that smirk ? jack : i 'm just wondering how long until `` grandma 's old room `` is occupied by grandma herself . jill : do n't start with me , jack . brock : well , i have to say , what a lovely day for a wedding . hello , jill . jill : oh , hello , you . hello . brock : are you all right ? jill : you know what ? i 've got ta talk to the caterer . uh , excuse me , please . brock : well , that answers that . ashley : how are you , brock ? brock : hi , ashley , how are you ? jack : good to see you , brock . brock : and , you , too , jack . i have to tell you , these circumstances -- i 'm enjoying them so much more than the last time . jack : oh , i would agree . kay : i believe the house is full of family and friends . brock : duchess . kay : oh , brock , darling ! it 's so good to see you . murphy : brock , good to see you again . kay : murphy , murphy , um , jack abbott and his lovely sister ashley . my fiancé . jack : your fiancé ? well , congratulations , both of you . murphy : thank you . thank you . we 're very happy about it . kay : just a little . ashley : oh , katherine ! kay : oh , ashley , it 's all right . i get that reaction a lot lately . ashley : oh ! you 're alive ! thank god ! kay : oh ! oh , thank you for believing in me . oh , thank you . ashley : victor told me that i should prepare myself , but , i mean , how do you ? i mean , welcome home . jill : my , my , my , you decided to come . so be it . help yourself to food and hors d'oeuvres . jack : wow . she did n't make a scene . ashley : for once . brock : well , you have to give jill credit . it takes a lot of effort . murphy : well , uh , things may be okay after all . kay : oh ! billy : hey , ess . esther : oh , billy . thank god ! i knew you would n't let us down . billy : well , how often does a guy get to have you as a mother - in - law ? i would n't miss it . esther : i 'm not the one you need to charm . billy : how is my little cupcake ? esther : she 's in mrs. c. 's room getting ready . and do n't joke with her , billy . and do n't go in there . it 's bad luck . promise ? ( knock on door ) billy : some guy just walked in and he said he 's supposed to marry you today . what should i tell him ? chloe : that he 's a total jerk for not answering his phone all night . billy : oh . well , he turned off his cell and he unplugged his house phone and he went to bed early , because he needed his beauty sleep . chloe : tell him that he 's full of it . billy : how 's my little girl ? she miss her daddy ? chloe : like crazy . billy : do you still wan na do this ? chloe : do you ? billy : i asked you first . chloe : yes . i do , but only if you want to . billy : oh , totally . chloe : i ca n't believe that you actually slept . i was a nervous wreck all night . billy : yeah , well , i , uh , i 've got ta get ready , okay ? i 'll see you later . chloe : okay . see ya later . [ scene_break ] jack : still pouting , i see . jill : it just breaks my heart that my son is marrying someone he does n't love . all thanks to your strong - arm tactics . jack : that precious little girl deserves to be part of a real family . jill : oh , i could n't agree more , jack . too bad she 'll never get the chance , because that marriage is doomed , and you know it . jack : oh , miracles do happen . kay : uh , well , mackenzie was a beautiful bride . and billy , my god , i - i swear , i have never seen a young man so in love . brock : yeah , that 's what 's made it even more tragic . realizing that they were cousins , having to annul the marriage . kay : only now the way it turns out -- they may not be related after all . you know , it really makes one wonder , if ... none of that ever happened ... brock : would they still be together ? kay : mm - hmm . brock : now that 's hard to say . they were terribly young . kay : well , do you think they 're better off ? brock : hmm . i can tell you this , that mackenzie has an extraordinary life . she has n't found love , because she 's been so focused on helping others , but she 's very happy . kay : yes , well , i 'm not so sure about billy . you know , if he and my granddaughter had not been ripped apart , it ... i have to wonder what kind of a man he would 've become . esther : mrs. c. ! kay : oh , god ! esther : excuse me ! oh , i have n't seen you since the hospital ! how are you ? kay : oh , i 'm -- darling , darling , i 'm -- i 'm fine . you must know that from all the phone calls . esther : i know , but it 's not the same as seeing you in person . colleen : i know . i 've been practically staring at you since you walked in , and i ca n't believe my eyes . kay : colleen , i do n't believe you 've met my fiancé murphy . colleen : hi . kay : murphy , this is colleen . murphy : how do you do ? patrick murphy . colleen : nice to meet you . esther : yeah , of course , you are . congratulations . it 's such a pleasure to finally meet you properly . i ca n't wait until i can serve you both . murphy : no , no , no , no , you 're not gon na have to wait on me . i 'm a -- i 'm a do it yourself kinda guy . esther : well , i 'm gon na make sure that you feel pampered anyway . kay : how is the , um , beautiful young bride ? esther : oh , mrs. c. , she is wonderful ! colleen : i 'm sure she 's very nervous . esther : oh , no , she 's marrying the love of her life , and they have a beautiful little girl . brock : that 's right . you 're a grandmother . esther : yeah , i am . i ca n't wait for you to meet cordelia . mrs. c. , katie is truly blessed . oh . [ scene_break ] sharon : she burst in here . i did not invite her . she started going through my things . phyllis : okay , that 's not true . that 's not true . sir , that 's not true . i did n't burst in here , but i 'll tell you what is true . she 's a thief , so you might wan na talk to room service and have them , i do n't know , count their silverware before the end of the day , because she 'll rob you blind . that 's the truth . sharon : no , would you get her out of here , please ? just get -- man : this way , ma'am . phyllis : i 'll leave . i 'll leave . ow ! man : this way . come on . sharon : now ! man : if you do n't wan na go quietly , it 's fine by be . phyllis : i 'm -- i 'm quiet ! sharon : phyllis , get out . get out . phyllis : you 're hurting my arm . sharon : thank you . thank you very much , sir . nick : thank you , man . my whole life 's in this thing . phyllis : ow ! okay ! ow ! just go slow -- i know where the door is . man : let 's go . let 's go . phyllis : i -- nick : what the hell is going on here ? [ scene_break ] chloe : so ... what do you think of mommy 's vows to daddy ? pretty cute , right ? cordelia : ( coos ) chloe : oh , i know ! i know . i am pinching myself , too . can you believe it ? in just a few minutes , you and your mommy are going to be real - life , happily - ever chancellor princesses . not bad for the maid 's daughter , huh ? it 's all because of you . who knew it was possible to love someone as much as i love you ? would n't do much good to say this to your daddy , but i love him like crazy , too . [ scene_break ] jack : thank you . hey , there . sharon : hi . jack : you seem a little down . everything all right ? sharon : um , yeah , i 'm -- i 'm just not feeling that hot . jack : you sure you 're up to this ? sharon : well , i promised chloe i would do it , so i 'm gon na get through it somehow . ashley : oh , sharon , what an elegant dress . sharon : thank you . chloe sent it to me . ashley : wow , she 's got great taste . you look incredible . jack : uh , there 's the mother of the bride . esther : oh , hi , jack , ashley . sharon , i know that you and chloe are n't that close . and for you to stand up at her wedding ... it just means so much . sharon : i 'm happy to do it , esther . billy : no swiping a taste before the reception . colleen : ooh , look at you ! billy : you know what they say -- live fast , marry young , leave a good looking corpse . colleen : is it killing you ? billy : this bow tie ? yeah , it is . colleen : you know what i mean . billy : my wedding to mac was a long time ago . colleen : listen , you -- you do n't have to do this , okay ? billy : yes , i do . yes -- jill : i thought i heard your voice . billy : mom . jill : you look very handsome . colleen : i think he knows . jill : colleen , could you give us a moment , please ? colleen : oh , sure . billy : bye . that 's a hell of a cake . what 'd that set you back ? jill : well , you 'll have to ask esther about that . i did n't come in here to talk about the cake . listen ... i know that our relationship 's been a little strained lately , but this is a monumental day for you . i just want you to be happy , honey . i do love you . and family 's very important . these past few days have really driven that home for me . billy : i love you , mom . it 's all gon na work out . i promise . believe that . [ scene_break ] nick : you got it . you know , you are lucky you were n't banned from the entire club . phyllis : what are you talking about , lucky ? he hurt my arm . nick : i can not believe you are back to harassing sharon , after all the talks we 've had . phyllis : oh , you are protecting her again . you are protecting her again . nick : this is n't even about sharon . this is about you going too far . phyllis : she has no morals . she steals things . nick : do you have any idea how petty and cruel you sound right now ? phyllis : twice ! twice ! twice ! i saw her take something that was n't hers twice . i saw it . she steals . and you know that -- that little thing that happened up at the cabin ? that little thing , when you had sex with her ? that thing ? nick : just keep your voice down . phyllis : i hope it did n't mean anything to you . because she 's actually whoring around all over town . nick : all right , that 's enough . i hate it when you get like this . it drives me insane . phyllis : she 's sleeping with billy abbott . [ scene_break ] esther : look at that . there 's daddy . there 's mrs. c. oh , here we go . we 'll be right here . there you go . there we go . here comes mommy . she 's beautiful . chloe : shh . man : all set ? chloe : billy ? do n't do this . billy : ( whispers ) what ? chloe : he 's ready . he 's ready . sharon : i 'm -- ( whispers ) chloe ? chloe , i - i hate to do this to you , but , um ... i - i have to go . i do n't ' feel well . chloe : you 're -- you 're kidding me , right ? sharon : mnh - mnh . jack : hey ! hey ! hey ! you all right ? you want -- you want me to call a doctor ? sharon : no , i 'm fine . i 'm fine . just stay here . stay here with billy . he needs you . jack : i - i 'm sorry , folks . sharon apologizes . she 's not feeling well . please continue . kay : i 'll be right back . esther : ( whispers ) where are you going ? kay : well , nikki just arrived , and she wants to show me something . esther : what ? murphy : ( whispers ) we 'll be right back . i promise . chloe : this is an absolute nightmare . jill : um , why do n't you all wait right here . it should n't take long . chloe : oh , my god . okay , i think i 'm gon na be sick . man : let 's , um , use this time to reflect on the commitment you 're about to make to one another . billy : reverend , you do n't understand . if you do n't do this now , i -- can we just move this along ? chloe : i do n't have anyone to stand up for me , billy . colleen : i will . ashley : okay . colleen : go ahead . i 'll -- i 'll take sharon 's place . billy : hmm . jill : ca n't this wait ? nikki : no , it ca n't wait . brock : according to this report , the mitochondrial d.n.a . test -- it proves conclusively she 's my mother . murphy : oh ! she 's waited a long time for this ! nikki : i 'm so sorry i doubted you . kay : oh , well , you needed proof . brock : now we 've got it . kay : jill ... jill : it 's a mistake . you know , it 's a mistake . the lab just made a mistake . kay : well , actually , we had , um ... the test run simultaneously in two different facilities , just to make sure . i ... i really wish this had n't been taken from us . jill : what about the d.n.a . test we did six years ago that proved what they were claiming was true ? what , are you saying that that was a mistake ? kay : it had to be . jill : so that 's it ? we 're not related ? this has all been a lie ? kay : jill , this ... there 's always been love ... is n't that really what matters ? i mean , darling , ca n't you just -- ca n't you just put this behind you and let me continue to be your mother ? i mean , will you please , please , say you can ? jill : ( sniffs ) [ scene_break ] nick : jack 's brother ? no . no way . sharon would not do that . phyllis : she admitted it to me . nick : all right , if she did get involved with him , it would be because ... she was in a lot of pain , not because she 's a bad person . phyllis : ( sighs ) sharon is a tramp , and you wo n't see it . nick : no , what i see is this obsessive need you have to tear her down . you need to get a grip . this is n't even about sharon anymore . you are destroying our marriage all on your own . phyllis : no , you need to get a grip . you destroyed our marriage by sleeping with sharon behind my back . you did it , not me . and i am an idiot -- i am an idiot trying to fight for this marriage . and every time i turn around , there 's sharon . she 's like crazed man - eater . it 's like i ca n't -- i ca n't close my eyes for one second . [ scene_break ] man : this blessed sacrament was ordained by the lord , to be entered into freely , lovingly , and reverently . as you stand here in this solemn yet joyful moment , know that love , loyalty and trust are the foundation of a happy and lasting marriage . the bride has written a poem in honor of the occasion . chloe . chloe : ahem . thank you . `` the thing that charms me most about billy -- the way he walks into a room and commands attention without even trying . the fact that he 's on every celeb 's speed dial , but he takes a call from my mom first . the way he can make me laugh , even when i feel like punching him in the face . he did a sir walter raleigh once so i would n't step in a puddle . of course , it was n't his coat , but do we care ? the thing i envy most about billy -- his wit , his worldliness , his ability to make a perfect appletini , the way he can eat anything -- i mean , anything , with chopsticks . soup , okay ? and his uncanny knack for telling a real rolex from a fake . the thing i admire most about billy -- his intelligence , his loyalty , his fearlessness , his talent . but my absolute favorite thing about billy ? is how good he looks standing next to me . `` chloe : shh . man : william , do you have anything to share before you take your vows ? billy : are n't you just supposed to feed me the words ? man : i can . but , um , most people like to say something from the heart first . cordelia : ( cries ) chloe : shh . billy : no . no , i , uh ... man : okay . repeat after me . i , william abbott -- cordelia : ( cries ) chloe : shh . billy : actually , i -- hold on a second . um ... this is the last place i expected to be . it 's somewhat crazy how we got here , but ... cordelia : ( cries ) chloe : shh . billy : i 'd do it all again for delia . yeah , i would . i would . chloe : shh . jill : ( sighs ) jill : do n't look at me . i do n't want your pity . nikki : it 's not pity , its compassion . jill : you never approved of me . not really . you never thought i was good enough to be your daughter . this is what you wanted all along . kay : do n't ever say that . murphy : we should give 'em some time alone . jill : no , no , no , no , no . you all worship her so much , you stay . i 'm done with her . esther : what is taking so long ? you 're missing the whole wedding . jill : esther , drag out that christmas present that katherine gave you , you know , that tacky blue maid 's uniform ? 'cause the minute that ceremony 's over , you 're back to being a peon . esther : you got proof ? oh , mrs. c. ! how wonderful ! jill : what 's so damned wonderful about it ? we were better off thinking she was dead . nikki : jill ! murphy : wait , wait , wait -- people who are hurting say things they do n't always mean . jill : for god sake , you dig worms for a living . how the hell would you know how i feel ? kay : that 's enough ! now i have tried my best to be kind to you , young lady . but as usual , you make it damn near impossible . jill : here comes the lecture now , right ? brock : why do n't we all try and calm down , jill ? jill : brock , for gods sake , that 's always your answer to everything ! just be nice and hold your tongue ! well , i am so sick of pretending with you people ! nikki : well , you never have been one to hold back . jill : you 've never understood that the reason she 's hated me all these years is because her husband preferred me . because phillip loved me even though i was poor , and it just galled you , did n't it ? she heaped abuse on me . she called me trailer trash a million times , and now she 's marrying it . how poetic is that ? kay : enough , enough , enough , enough ! jill : really ? ! what are you gon na do about it ? ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : hi . man : hey . what 'll it be ? phyllis : um ... actually , i had a question . um ... a friend of mine thinks his wife is cheating on him . and , um ... i hear she comes here a lot , picking up on guys . i wanted to know if i said her name , maybe because she 's run a tab or something ... you know , would you know who it was ? her name is sharon abbott . man : mm . not sure . phyllis : hmm . are you sure now ? man : blonde , pretty , sweet smile . yeah , she 's been here . phyllis : have you seen her leave with anybody ? man : just last night . phyllis : thank you . you 've been helpful . man : you want anything ? phyllis : no , i got what i came for . thanks . mary jane : excuse me . i could n't help but , uh , overhear about your friend being cheated on ? that 's , uh , really rough . phyllis : yeah . it 's really rough . but , um ... it 's gon na work out . this woman -- she gives a new meaning to the word `` needy . `` believe me . have a good night . mary jane : thank you . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sobbing ) ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) [ scene_break ] kay : i 've tried to reach out , comfort you , and what have you done in return ? you have spit in my face . i tried to work this thing out in a more gentle way , but would you have it ? no ! well , there 's no turning back now . you want a war , lady ? then , by god , you 've got one . jill : bring it on , old woman . nikki : you do n't need this , katherine . let 's go . jill : what a lucky break for you ! since she 's the daughter you always wanted . much better match -- much better match -- two dried - up old lushes . murphy : hey ! hey ! watch your mouth ! nikki : how dare you ? ! jill : oh , shut up and stay out of it ! kay : forgive me , chloe . [ katherine and jill start throwing the wedding cake ] jill : aah ! esther : oh , no ! no ! stop ! brock : katherine ! get a hold of yourself ! murphy : katherine ! esther : stop it ! nikki : stop that ! esther : stop ! ! kay : let go ! murphy : no ! no ! man : as william and chloe have consented together in marriage , and have witness the same before this company , by virtue of the authority vested in me by this state , i hereby pronounce you husband and wife . chloe : yay ! billy : yay ! man : you may kiss the bride . cordelia : ( fusses ) billy : okay . billy : mackenzie ? [ next_on ] sharon : go home . be with your wife . nick : i 'm not going anywhere . jack : is it worth giving up your daughter ? phyllis : i did n't wan na think this was true , but here you are , outside of her room . again . | at the chancellor mansion , esther admires the wedding cake as she takes a bunch of flowers and takes them into the living room . jill stands by the fireplace , but all she has is negative remarks about chloe , katherine and murph . frantic , chloe comes into the living room and tells esther and jill that she can not find billy . at home , ashley receives a call from jack tells ashley that they can not find billy and that he may have gone a.w.o.l . in sharon 's bedroom at the club , billy puts his clothes on to leave for the wedding . at the indigo bar , nicholas reads an article to phyllis about katherine . nicholas inquires of phyllis if she is going to the office . phyllis lets him know that she has some errands to run . at the cabin , murph begins to have second thoughts about attending the wedding . nikki arrives at the cabin . katherine lets nikki know that jill had paid them a visit . katherine tells nikki that she is dead set on attending this wedding . jill walks into chloe 's bedroom just as she is getting ready for the wedding . chloe reminds jill that she is not allowed to see cordelia . phyllis pays sharon a visit and lets her know that she had seen billy sneaking down the stairs from her room . phyllis demands that either sharon returns her things to her or she will expose her for the tramp that she is . sharon calls security on phyllis and has her forcefully removed from her room . being brought downstairs by the guard , they run into nicholas , who demands to know what is going on . billy arrives for the wedding much to everyone 's relief . |
victoria : oh , hey , genevieve , hi . genevieve : hi . victoria : is everything okay ? genevieve : yea , i just have a lot on my mind , that 's all . victoria : i was gon na call you . genevieve : oh ? victoria : i 've been thinking , if you sell me beauty of nature and you still want to be involved in some capacity , i would be more than happy to have you . genevieve : can we talk about this later ? victoria : sure , yes , as long as you are aware that i 'm very , very interested . genevieve : i 'm aware . victoria : great . leslie : what did victoria newman want ? genevieve : she just wanted to remind me how much she wants to buy beauty of nature . leslie : might not matter . genevieve : because of jack 's lawsuit against me ? leslie : if he gets the courts to nullify the sale -- genevieve : yeah , that could take forever , and he is not a patient man . maybe i can find a way to use that to my advantage . [ scene_break ] jack : ( sighs ) sarge : come on , jack , pick up the pace . jack : i 'm done for tonight . sarge : giving up ? jack : yeah , i guess i am . [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) hi . is , um , is anita working ? man : uh , she got canned . she was here earlier , uh , dropping off her uniform . chelsea : did she say where she was going ? man : uh , not to me , but you can ask the cook . i saw her talking to him . chelsea : okay , i will . thank you . it 'd be just like my mother to disappear now . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : ooh ! home again , home again . hmm , well , was n't that a stroke of luck , running into you two at the airport , so we could all take our honeymoon together ? kevin : oh , yeah , that 's just what i 've always wanted . gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : ooh , you 're in a lovely mood . chloe : hey , are you mad that i cut our honeymoon short ? kevin : look , you are incessantly worried about carmine . i get it . gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : you know , i 'm a little miffed at you , honey bunny , for making me leave reno right when my luck was about to change . gloria : mm - hmm . well , too bad , because i told you , i had to find out once and for all if you 're a -- a father . [ scene_break ] harmony : hey , may i speak to devon ? it 's his mom . oh , uh , o - o - okay . no , i - i was thinking about stopping by , but if he 's out with friends -- no , no , it -- it was n't important . thanks . harmony : ( drums fingertips ) hey , esther . let me speak to katherine . oh , right , right , right , yeah . she did say that she and murphy might go to a movie . uh ... never mind . okay , thanks . bye . harmony : ( sighs ) hey , it 's me . um ... listen , i 'm feeling a bit restless , bored , and , uh , that 's usually when i , you know , start getting a craving for a h - i - t , but no worries . i - i - i think i 'm gon na just go make a meeting . [ scene_break ] michael : hey , hey . lauren : hey . michael : mwah ! lauren : how did daniel 's hearing go ? michael : the judge restored his parental rights . thank you very much . lauren : ohh . phyllis must be thrilled . michael : yeah , well , we 're on to the next hurdle -- this custody suit . lauren : but he has a good shot , right ? michael : taking away a mother 's rights ... iffy . lauren : even one like daisy ? michael : ( sighs ) i told daniel he has to stat acting like he wants to be around lucy , even if he does n't . ( knock on door ) ( rhythmic knocking on door ) daisy : daniel . daniel : hey . just wanted to check on lucy . i mean , i was anxious to , uh , see my daughter . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] jeff : what , have you been camped out here since the weddings ? chelsea : ( scoffs ) do n't flatter yourself . i 'm here looking for my mother . gloria : anita has been let go . chelsea : i heard , and apparently , she 's left town . jeff : really ? chelsea : you look relieved . gloria : yeah , you do . jeff : ( sighs ) chloe : okay , uh , sorry to interrupt , but kevin and i really need to get going . kevin : we have our own surreal drama to deal with . bye . gloria : mm . good luck , angel . kevin : thanks , mom . chelsea : ( sighs ) look , it 's obvious that you do n't want to have a relationship with me , and that 's fine . that 's your loss , but i would like to get this paternity thing settled , so will you take d.n.a . test ? jeff : uh , let me think about it ... no . [ scene_break ] lauren : so when are you gon na give jeff and gloria the news ? michael : huh , that i secretly had his and chelsea 's d.n.a . tested ? all right , yeah , i 'll -- i 'll -- ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh , hold on , sorry . oh . hey , kevin . how 's reno ? you 're back ? lauren : so soon ? michael : they wanted to figure out this mess with carmine . what ? i 'm sorry ? oh , how about gloria and jeffrey ? really ? well , great , uh , thanks for the heads - up . okay . bye . lauren : what ? michael : jeffrey and gloria are back , too , and are in the middle of a showdown at gloworm with chelsea . lauren : uh - oh . michael : i guess we just got our answer about when to give them the news . lauren : yes , exactly . michael : let 's go . ( chuckles ) lauren : all right . perfect . thank you . lauren : thank you . [ scene_break ] sarge : a large coffee . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] daisy : now show daddy what we do . we kiss the froggy . ( makes kissing sound ) is that good ? see ? ( laughs ) she 's so smart . you want to give daddy a kissy ? she -- she loves her frog . ( gasps ) ( makes kissing sound ) kiss the froggy . smartest baby in the whole universe . ( chuckles ) daniel : you 're really good with her . daisy : she 's my kid . i love her . please , daniel , drop this custody thing . do n't take lucy away from me . [ scene_break ] jack : what are you doing here ? genevieve : please do n't kick me out . jack : i have nothing to say to you . genevieve : but i have something to say to you , jack , and i think you 're gon na want to hear it . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , so why are you back already ? are you and kevin having problems ? chloe : no , kevin and i are great . it 's angelina 's ex . victoria : ( gasps ) ohh , what he said to you at the wedding , about stealing you away from kevin . chloe : yeah , what a great way to start off a marriage . victoria : do you think he 's dangerous ? chloe : kevin talked to angelo and he says no , but carmine 's still pissed off at kevin , so what better way to get revenge than to ruin kevin 's life ? victoria : so what can you do to prevent it ? chloe : ( sighs ) i mean , the old me would have cooked up something really sneaky and conniving . i mean , i guess i could dust her off , just this once ... but i could really use some help . victoria : right . old chloe , meet the old victoria . chloe : ( sighs ) mm , carmine 's so out of here . victoria : he so is . [ scene_break ] carmine : enjoy your trip ? kevin : after you threatened to steal my wife ? no , not so much . carmine : well , i did n't like you running off with angelina , so -- but i do n't do threats . kevin : i know what i heard , carmine , and now you 're gon na hear what i have to say , out on the patio . carmine : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] gloria : what is your problem ? just take the damn test and be done with it . jeff : why should i ? i 'm not the girl 's father . chelsea : ( scoffs ) trust me , after the way you acted the first time we met , you are the last person i would want as a father , but i still have a right to know . gloria : if you are so sure that you are not her father , why are you fighting this ? jeff : stop pressuring me ... gloria : ooh , jeffrey ! jeff : both of you . gloria : jeffrey , come on . jeff : look , no d.n.a . test , end of story . michael : oh , it 's too late , daddy . the results of a d.n.a . test i had run , after gathering hair samples from your homes . gloria : she is your daughter . [ scene_break ] genevieve : a lot of things have happened over the past few weeks , and , um , i guess it 's really made me ... ( sighs ) question my motives . jack : about ? genevieve : why i wanted to acquire beauty of nature to begin with . jack : you said it was for the power and independence it would give you . genevieve : i already had those things . i just did n't realize it . jack : if you 're here for absolution , you came to the wrong place . genevieve : i 'm not . jack , i 'm considering selling beauty of nature . jack : and who 's the lucky buyer ? genevieve : i 've had a couple offers , and i 'm sure there are more out there , but ... ( sighs ) jack : but ? genevieve : but the only way that i can begin to make up for the terrible things that i 've done is by selling beauty of nature to you . [ scene_break ] harmony : oh , damn . ( stomps foot ) hey , have n't i seen you at some a.a. meetings ? harmony . sarge : sarge . harmony : ( laughs ) it 's kind of funny i run into somebody from a.a. now . sarge : and why is that ? harmony : well , i - i was just trying to call my sponsor , 'cause it 's been one of them nights , you know ? sarge : uh - huh . harmony : i mean , of course you 'd know . sarge : well , um , if you need someone to talk to so you do n't drink -- harmony : no , no , i ai n't havin ' no craving for no alcohol . i 'm craving a hit on the pipe . you know , any -- sometimes , you just settle for anything , though , to get rid of the feeling , you know ? get out of your head for a while . sarge : well , like i said , if -- if you need an ear ... harmony : okay , thanks . [ scene_break ] daisy : she looks like an angel when she 's sleeping . daniel : you know , daisy , um ... about what i said earlier , about you being good with her -- it does n't change the fact that i 'm going after sole custody . daisy : you never wanted to be a father . you practically made it your theme song . and what 's sad is you 've missed out on so much . now i know if you spent some time with her and me , you 'd love her as much as i do . daniel : i already do love her . daisy : you do n't even know her , and me -- i ca n't even imagine my life without her . watching all these little milestones , feeling her chubby arms around my neck , smelling her baby smell ... how can you validate taking her away from the one parent who wants to raise her ? maybe if you just spent a little time with us , the three of us , as a family -- it -- daniel : no , no , no , no . you already know how i feel about that , and i appreciate you letting me see her and i hope that i can do it again . you know , maybe i can take her out for an entire day -- go to the park , go to the zoo , i do n't know , some -- daisy : no . unless a judge says otherwise ... ( sighs ) lucy and i are a package deal . ( sniffles ) daniel : ( clears throat ) daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : there is no reason for you to be jealous of angelina and me . i was never interested in her romantically , ever . carmine : you married her . kevin : to appease angelo . carmine : for taking advantage of his princess . kevin : yeah . carmine : yeah , so you did take advantage of her . kevin : no , no . i never touched her , but angelo thought that i did , right ? so he sends dino to turn me into some fish food . dude , look at me . do i look like a player ? do i look like the kind of guy that would cross angelo ? no , i - i pour coffee for a living . i 'm a computer geek . it is an absolute waste of your time to threaten to take my wife , because none of this is my fault . carmine : that 's what everyone keeps telling me . i just do n't want to believe it . kevin : why not ? carmine : because that means angie was in love with you , and that means she really is over me . [ scene_break ] jack : i just saw a photo of you and victor getting all cozy , and ... well , you can leave out the part about `` doing the right thing . `` genevieve : a photo ? wh - what photo ? jack : oh , it 's making the rounds . even nikki 's seen it . genevieve : ( sighs ) well , you know , i can assure you that whatever it might look like , nothing of that sort happened between victor and me . jack : i 'm sure it did n't . genevieve : you know , it 's really not easy to come here and do this -- to admit that i am wrong about everything . jack : you came here to sell me beauty of nature because you knew i was suing you , that you had no chance of winning . genevieve : that 's not true . jack : oh , is n't it ? genevieve : no . the lawsuit could go either way . i 'm here because i have regrets , and not just about the way that i treated you , although that is a very big part of it . jack : what else ? genevieve : i think i wanted to set myself apart from colin , you know , sort of create my own niche for myself in the cosmetics world . jack : yeah , right , run with the big dogs . genevieve : yeah , and i worked really , really hard to learn that business , and i did . but ... ( sighs ) i think i learned something much more important in the process . jack : and what was that ? genevieve : that ... people are more important than deals , that love is much more important than power , and that the only way i 'm ever gon na have peace is to say that i 'm sorry . jack : so you sell me beauty of nature , and you feel better about yourself 'cause you did something nice . right ? genevieve : ( sighs ) well , yes and no . i -- there is something that i want in return , jack . jack : what a surprise . and what would that be ? genevieve : you . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , there 's carmine 's faceplace . chloe : wow . that 's a lot of photos of him and angelina ... victoria : mm - hmm , yeah . chloe : and who 's the older woman ? victoria : looks like it 's his mother , who he obviously adores . that 's encouraging . chloe : wow , look at this . victoria : whoa , 3,598 friends . chloe : uh , most of them are women with not a lot of clothing on . victoria : yeah , so he 's a guy . chloe : these posts are pretty harmless . victoria : which backs up what angelo said about him . chloe : ( sighs ) maybe , but he 's still trying to ruin my marriage . victoria : okay , well , we need to figure out a way to get him to leave town . chloe : ( sighs ) what if i call him and pretend to be angelina ? victoria : and say what ? chloe : ( imitating angelina ) `` hi , carmine , it 's me . come to l.a. `` victoria : no , no ... chloe : ( chuckles ) victoria : that 's really -- that 's too risky , and , uh , maybe you should just , you know , ask angelina to call him . chloe : i already did that . the only thing that she would commit to was a text , and obviously , that did n't work , 'cause lauren said that he 's staying . victoria : all right , so then well just pay him off . chloe : spoken like a real rich girl . victoria : hey , we are completely and totally desperate here . chloe : okay , this might be totally off the wall , but what if i just tell the truth ? i mean , what if i just say `` look , you being here is really not working for me , `` and demand him to leave ? victoria : well , it 's not as fun as being sneaky , but i do n't know . maybe it 's the best way to handle things . chloe : me doing the right thing . oh , god , i 'm turning into my mother . ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] carmine : ange and i -- we 've -- we 've been friends since we were kids . our dads did business together , and the whole time , i was crazy about her . kevin : did she reciprocate ? carmine : no way . i was a scrawny little kid and she was so hot , even then . kevin : i do n't doubt that . carmine : and later , when i started going to the gym and grew a couple inches , women started noticing me -- lots of 'em , including angie . kevin : so you guys hooked up ? carmine : until her pops and mine had a falling - out . angelo threatened my family and me and forced me to break it off with angie . kevin : did you stay away ? carmine : i did n't want anyone to get hurt . i always thought about her , and then when i heard her song and saw her face all over the internet and tv ... the worst was hearing about your wedding . kevin : well , have you tried to talk to her since our annulment ? carmine : oh , she blew me off . kevin : look , carmine , you seem like a decent guy , but punishing me is n't gon na change the way angelina feels about you . carmine : i guess i just wanted someone to blame . kevin : i hear that . so now what ? carmine : i 'll go home , try to get over her . kevin : ( clasps hands ) all right , well , i wish you the best . carmine : thanks . before i go , could i , uh , get one of those frappy things ? kevin : yeah , sure . on the house . [ scene_break ] sarge : well , i 've heard `` running with you . `` it 's , um , it 's good . harmony : mm - hmm . you know , it 's amazing what my son devon has been able to accomplish , even during this period after his surgery , when he ca n't hear nothin ' . sarge : well , i admire a person who does n't let their limitations hold them back . harmony : yeah , i guess i could learn a thing or two from my son . sarge : still thinking about using ? harmony : listen , you probably heard me share this in meetings , but i ai n't good at being alone . never have been . sarge : you 've got your son . harmony : yeah , who 's still struggling with me being back in his life . i do n't want to crowd him . sarge : well , you must have friends . harmony : who have their own lives . you know , and i ai n't got no man . uh , i have n't met one -- met one that 's available , anyway . listen , you know what ? the bottom line is , i just got too much time to think , and like they always tellin ' us in those meetings , i know i 'm gon na always be an addict . truth is , i just got an addictive personality . ( laughs ) so i just got ta keep myself occupied and ... stay busy . ( chuckles ) sarge : well , until you deal with all the garbage inside , you will always be at risk . harmony : yeah , well , easier said than done . sarge : what are you doing to change things ? harmony : i 'm workin ' the steps . that 's why i came to town -- to make amends . maybe i still have n't dealt with all the demons inside . just got ta figure out what i can change and what i need to accept . [ scene_break ] genevieve : you know , when we first met , i was very bitter and really vindictive , and you ... you brought out a better side of me , a softer side . jack : yeah , you 're a real cream puff . genevieve : well , i 'll still do anything to get what i want . jack : i kind of picked up on that when you did n't show up at our wedding . so you want me back . why ? genevieve : because we used to be so good together , jack . jack : until you betrayed me . genevieve : i know it 's gon na take a long time for you to trust me again , but i hope that this gesture proves to you how -- how serious i am about wanting to work things out . jack : so you sell me beauty of nature , i merge it with jabot -- genevieve : yes , and then the company that you have always coveted will be yours , jack . all i 'm asking is that , in return , that you 'll give me the chance to get it right this time . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey . daniel : hey . fast honeymoon , huh ? kevin : yeah , chloe was obsessing about carmine . i just talked to the guy , and long story short , i got him to leave . daniel : that 's great . kevin : yeah . i 'm gon na surprise chloe with a nice romantic dinner and share the news . daniel : i 'm happy for you , man . kevin : what about you ? what 's going on with lucy ? daniel : got my parental rights back . kevin : ( chuckles ) well , you do n't seem too happy about it . daniel : stopped by daisy 's to see my kid . kevin : and ? daniel : you know , i 'd never admit this to my mom , but , uh ... daisy 's pretty fantastic with lucy . kevin : no kidding . daniel : still , she said something to me that just kind of hit home . kevin : what 's that ? daniel : why am i fighting for custody when i never wanted to be a dad in the first place ? kevin : 'cause she left the kid in a church , abandoned her . daniel : better than a dumpster , right ? i mean , she probably saved lucy 's life by not dragging her into canada in the dead of winter . kevin : s - still -- daniel : ( sarcastically ) mm , `` still . `` ( normal voice ) daisy 's been saying all along all she wants is someone to love that 's gon na love her back . ( sighs ) kevin : she 's unpredictable . daniel : i know , and if things do n't go her way , she could end up running again . so i fight . [ scene_break ] chloe : uh , it never works . victoria : ( laughs ) no , it does n't . chloe : ( chuckles ) hey , look . victoria : i 'm just gon na wait here so that he does n't feel ganged up on . chloe : okay . chloe : let me be clear about something . carmine : this is about the threat i made -- chloe : i want you gone . for the first time in i ca n't remember how long , i am finally happy , and i am not going to let some dirt bag take that away from me . kevin never stole angelina . actually , it was the other way around . she was crushing on him . she took advantage of his kindness , and that 's all over now , so why do n't you get the hell out of our lives and go ruin angelina 's ? god knows you guys are perfect for each other -- one lower on the scale of evolution than the next . carmine : are you finished ? chloe : yeah . carmine : good , because it 's my turn . [ scene_break ] gloria : i ca n't believe it . you 're the father of a pregnant con artist . jeff : ( sighs ) michael : when you put it that way , it does n't sound so far - fetched . jeff : labs make mistakes . gloria : ( scoffs ) chelsea : all my life , i 've wondered what my father was like . gloria : ( sighs ) chelsea : i should have known that he 'd be a jerk . jeff : uh , wait , wait , wait . i 'm a twin . then i would be the same , right , mike ? michael : oh , for pete 's sake . i doubt william and anita traveled in the same circles . no offense . jeff : he might have sown a wild oat or two back in the day . chelsea : well , where is he ? gloria : dead . jeff : i got ta talk to your mom , see if she knew my brother . chelsea : you ca n't talk to her . she 's left town . jeff : oh . oh , right . damn it . chelsea : look , i do n't want this to be true any more than you do . you know what ? you do n't want a daughter ? you do n't have one . [ scene_break ] sarge : feel better ? harmony : much . you know , it 's funny how somebody from a.a. , you just trust instinctively . it makes a difference , you know , 'cause i know you ai n't judgin ' me . your turn . sarge : excuse me ? harmony : what do you do , for a living ? sarge : oh , i - i 'm a physical therapist over at memorial . harmony : ( gasps ) wow , impressive . hmm , so what -- what -- what got you into a.a. , if -- if you do n't mind sharing ? sarge : well , uh , actually , i 'm not in a.a . harmony : huh ? i 've seen you at meetings . sarge : well , i - i go to support a patient of mine , not for myself . harmony : you got some damn nerve . you knew i thought you were in the program . why did n't you set me straight ? sarge : a minute ago , you said you felt better , so what 's the deal ? harmony : oh , shut it down . you know , i would have never spilled my guts if i knew you did n't take the trip . sarge : sorry . harmony : well , you should be sorry , and you forget what i told you , too , 'cause my business ai n't your business . [ scene_break ] chelsea : really , mom , really ? the truth about my biological father comes out , and you skip town without telling me ? ( sighs ) i do n't know why i 'm surprised . you always like to run when the going gets tough , but i am pregnant , for god sakes , and ... ( sighs ) bardwell said something about maybe his twin being my father . really ? call me back . i need to know if it 's true . truthfully , i hope that it is , because anybody would be better than that jackass jeff . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jeff : william was n't always a bore . gloria : shut up . jeff : he could be chelsea 's father . lauren : ugh . trying to pawn off your child on your dead brother -- disgusting , jeffrey . michael : yes , you are disgusting . jeff : you believe me , do n't you , honey bunny ? gloria : disgusting . ( cell phone rings ) jeff : ohh , now what ? jeff : hello ? anita : i 'm at the airport . jeff : why are you calling me ? anita : to thank you . trip around the world -- pretty generous . jeff : yeah , especially since i 'm stuck here having to deal with all this crap . anita : have you convinced the fam that you 're not chelsea 's old man ? jeff : hit a little snag . anita : what snag ? jeff : just promise you 'll stay gone until this whole thing blows over . anita : hey , if anybody finds out you 're the daddy , it wo n't be from me . but do n't forget ... we are still legally married . [ scene_break ] kevin : well , listen , anything i can do to help you get custody of my niece , you just let me know . daniel : thanks , man . it 's , uh , been too long . kevin : it 's good to be back . ( bottles clink ) [ scene_break ] daisy : i know it 's late , but she woke up and i could n't get her back to sleep , and the car ride seems to calm her down . victoria : yeah , yeah , billy and i used to bundle her up and drive her through the neighborhood . i wonder if , on some level , she remembers that at all . daisy : um , i 'm gon na get some coffee . victoria : hi , sweetheart . wait a minute . i think she just smiled at me . did you smile at me , huh ? daisy : you know what ? it 's a little late for caffeine . uh , we 're gon na go home now , sweetie . [ scene_break ] carmine : i spoke with your husband earlier . chloe : i hope he let you have it . carmine : actually , he was pretty cool , convinced me to leave genoa city . i was just having my farewell drink . chloe : oh , thank god . carmine : but now that you 've said all those nasty things ... chloe : i have a very big mouth , and sometimes i say things that i do n't mean . i 'm sure you 're a very nice guy , deep down . carmine : too late . chloe : so now you 're not gon na leave genoa city because i 'm a bitch ? carmine : no , i 'm staying because you want me gone . see you around . chloe : ( scoffs ) oh , my -- ( sighs ) victoria : so what happened ? chloe : well , i had to shove my big , fat foot in my mouth , and i ended all of kevin 's good work . now i 'm never gon na have a normal marriage . [ scene_break ] jack : make no mistake -- i want beauty of nature . genevieve : even if i 'm part of the deal ? jack : even then . genevieve : good answer . jack : you 're right . we were good together . you 'll put this in writing ? make it legal and ironclad ? genevieve : right away . i 'll make sure you do n't regret this , jack . [ next_on ] genevieve : this may be our last chance for you and i to make things right . michael : your daughter officially wants beauty of nature as much as you do . victor : really ? jack : what do you want ? genevieve : i want you to marry me . | genevieve comes downstairs from her room at the athletic club when victoria comes up to join her . victoria wants to talk about beauty of nature , but genevieve puts her off . genevieve meets with a lawyer about the lawsuit concerning jack and the sale of beauty of nature . jack is deep in thought about the possibility of his upcoming surgery . chelsea comes by to see anita and finds her gone . gloria , jeffrey , kevin and chloe come back from their honeymoon . chelsea comes up to join jeffrey and gloria . at the coffeehouse , harmony gets a cup of tea and calls devon and also calls katherine . harmony checks her messages and sees one from neil . michael tells lauren that the judge had restored daniel 's parental rights . daniel stops by daisy 's to see lucy . daniel notices how good daisy is with lucy . daisy begs daniel not to take lucy away from her . jack gets a visit from genevieve , who asks him not to put her out . genevieve tells jack that she has something to tell him that he will want to hear . chloe visits victoria and lets her know how worried she is concerning carmine and the threat that he made . chloe finds out that carmine is still in town . carmine and kevin have a confrontation . gloria insists to jeffrey to have a dna test , but then michael and lauren walk in and it is revealed that jeffrey is chelsea 's father . genevieve tells jack that she is considering selling beauty of nature back to him to right the wrongs that she did . harmony and sarge talk . daniel tells daisy that he is going after full custody of lucy . kevin tries to explain everything about angelina and angelo . jack tells genevieve about the photo that he saw of her and victor . genevieve tells jack that she wants him in exchange for selling him beauty of nature . |
leslie : dillman 's is interested in carrying the jabot line , but they want an exclusive deal . neil : did you tell them we already have an agreement with fenmore 's ? leslie : yeah , and that we 're about to sign with , um ... neil : with , um ? kessler 's . leslie : right . i 'm sorry . kessler 's . i - i - i do n't know what 's wrong with me . [ sighs ] neil : leslie , we do n't have to do this right now . leslie : no . i like keeping busy . it helps keep my mind off of things i ca n't control . neil : like your father 's appeal or what 's happening between you and your brother ? leslie : yeah . both , actually . neil : hey , kiddo . you 've done everything you can for your father . leslie : yeah , and now tyler hates me for testifying for him . neil : he 's upset . he 'll get over it . leslie : i have never seen my brother this angry . neil : why do n't you call him ? leslie : uh , i do n't think he wants to talk to me right now . neil : ask him . [ clears throat ] [ scene_break ] paul : we appreciate you coming back , congressman . wheeler : any news on who 's responsible for trying to blow up victor 's house ? paul : uh ... no . i 'm afraid not . wheeler : i 've told you everything i can about my relationship with victor . alex : actually , we 're not interested in your relationship with mr. newman . paul : we want to ask you about your daughter , stephanie . [ scene_break ] jack : well , it 's nice of you to drop by this morning . phyllis : yeah . to be honest , i 'm not feeling the love . jack : no , i 'm sorry . i ca n't stop thinking about victor and what happened at the ranch and billy and abby being in danger . phyllis : how is adam ? jack : still critical . phyllis : they 're gon na catch the guy who did this , right ? jack : yeah . they 're gon na catch him . listen , you better get going . remember you have that meeting about the new hair - care line . phyllis : yeah , i was hoping you 'd be there . jack : i have a few things to deal with outside of the office . i 'll be there soon . phyllis : i was hoping you 'd be at both of the meetings . jack : both ? phyllis : yeah , the meeting that i have with summer telling her she 's going to the fashion division . jack : ah . good luck with that . phyllis : yeah , thanks . hey , victor . what are you doing here ? victor : how the hell are you , phyllis ? [ scene_break ] summer : whoo ! be careful . we would n't want to ruin another blouse . kyle : yes . whatever you do , please keep that on . summer : the other night was fun , was n't it ? kyle : this is me backing away slowly ... to ohio . summer : it 's not like you 've never seen a girl in her bra before . kyle : usually not in my dad 's office . summer : usually ? kyle : and look at that . it 's time for me to go to work . summer : oh , wait . hold up . we can go together . kyle : go where ? summer : duh , jabot . kyle : summer , what about school ? summer : its teachers ' workshop . come on . we get to spend the whole day together . [ scene_break ] nick : i missed you last night and this morning and now . avery : yes , i am so sorry that i had to cut our evening short , especially after you went through all the trouble with the champagne and ordering my favorites foods . nick : ordering ? you say it like it 's not as good as cooking . avery : well , it 's not as good as cooking is , but it 's just as sweet . uh , i 'm sorry . i wanted to get back here to see what else you had planned , but it took so long with dylan 's bail . nick : yeah . what was up with that ? he got in , like , a bar fight or something like that ? avery : yeah , um ... dylan : your hot water runs out so fast . you did n't ... nick : this is the complication ? dylan : uh , the guy i got into a fight with happened to be the local sheriff 's son . nick : well , of course he was . dylan : yeah . you would think the son of a police officer would have just a little -- a little more respect , you know ? i - i do n't ever like to resort to violence , but this guy had it coming . and , of course , his dad was n't too happy with the black eye i gave his kid . avery : uh , sheriff maguire wanted to keep dylan in -- locked up until his hearing , and , luckily , i was able to get him bail . dylan : lucky ? avery , you out - lawyered him . nick : so , what ? you just came back here and just crashed for the night ? dylan : i crashed right on the couch . avery : yeah , he was in no condition to drive . dylan : i only had two drinks . i was n't even close to being drunk . nick : well , i guess that 's a good thing . it would have sucked to have had to drive to chicago this morning with a hangover . avery : uh , actually , dylan wo n't be going to chicago . he 's not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] tyler : sorry to interrupt . i got you e - mail about the new face of jabot fashion . figured i 'd kick some ideas around with you . leslie : are you really gon na do this , tyler ? tyler : i 'm trying to do my job here . leslie : okay , and you 're just gon na pretend like the last time we spoke , you did n't threaten to disown me ? neil : okay . i 'm gon na leave you two alone . tyler : neil , it 's cool . you do n't have to leave . leslie : no , no , no . it 's not cool , tyler . tyler : i really do n't want to do this . leslie : okay , i see you . here we go , handling problems the tyler way -- just acting like they do n't exist . tyler : they do n't . leslie : our father is about to be a free man for the first time in 12 years . you ca n't just ignore something like that . tyler : i 'm not . i 'm just not gon na let it tear us apart . leslie , you 're the only family that i have . that bond is stronger than any disagreement , so it does n't matter what the judge decides . [ scene_break ] wheeler : why would you ask me about my daughter ? paul : well , you and victor are close . we were just wondering if he and your daughter crossed paths . wheeler : if she did , i would n't know anything about it . i have n't seen her in ... i could n't tell you how long . alex : really ? your own daughter ? wheeler : stephanie cut off ties with the family a long time ago . alex : do you know what 's weird ? i saw her . yeah , on new year 's eve at the athletic club -- big party there . wheeler : i - i came to town after that . paul : but you 've been in town ever since then , and you still have n't seen your daughter ? wheeler : well , i 'm very busy in genoa city when i 'm here , meeting with constituents , backers . alex : oh , you politicians -- always working the people . wheeler : [ chuckling ] yeah . it 's a big part of the job , which i really need to get back to . paul : yeah , i understand that , but i have a few more questions ... about gus rogan . wheeler : well , look , i barely knew the man . alex : you knew him well enough to testify against him in his trial . paul : did n't his wife work for you ? wheeler : lin -- belinda was a volunteer on my campaign staff , and that 's how i came to know her husband , yes . alex : did you know they were having problems ? wheeler : i , uh , heard things . alex : well , there were some rumors that mrs. rogan was having an affair . do you know anything about that ? wheeler : no . and i 'm not sure what this has to do with me . i really am short on time . paul : of course . alex : if you hear anything else ... wheeler : i 'll call you . alex : okay . paul : that 's reassuring -- he 's gon na call . that did n't yield much , did it ? alex : no , and unfortunately , we did n't get anything from that surveillance tape we tracked down . not one shot of the congressman with our shooter . paul : ca n't say he does n't cover his tracks . alex : and arrogant . the guy thinks he 's untouchable . paul : that 's good . let him keep thinking that . makes our job easier . [ scene_break ] jack : victor stopped by to talk to me about abby . phyllis : oh . did something happen to her ? jack : no . he just wants to make sure she 's safe when she 's working with us at jabot . victor : i 'd rather she not work there , but then , i 'm sure that you will take good care of your niece . phyllis : we all will . victor : thank you . phyllis : you 're welcome . i have to go . be nice . [ door closes ] victor : always the consummate liar , huh ? jack : shockingly , i 'm not interested in your assessment of my character . victor : i assure you , the feeling is mutual , jack . i can hardly wait for the day that you and i will not have to face each other . jack : well , you can always thank me later . victor : for what ? jack : for getting us out of this mess that you got us into . victor : you popping pills ? again ? you 're blaming me for our families being in danger ? that was your doing . jack : oh , you really do n't know when to stop . i 'm responsible for wheeler being in our lives because i gave into a prostitute you hired to seduce me ? victor : do n't you think it 's time we stop bickering now and get to work on our plan ? [ scene_break ] leslie : are you serious ? tyler : i mean , i still believe that gus killed mom and that he deserves to be locked up , but for 12 years , you 're the -- you 're the only person that 's looked out for me . leslie : i will always look out for you , d . tyler : and i 'm glad , too , because i think ... right now , we need each other more than ever . leslie : i could n't agree more . tyler : so , we 're good ? leslie : yes . we are good . but , i mean , i do have to ask you something . what brought about this whole change of heart ? you know not dealing is normally your way of dealing . tyler : yeah , well ... let 's just say somebody else pointed out that that might not be the best coping strategy . leslie : someone has more influence over you than i do . must be somebody special . tyler : it 's just a friend . neil : just a friend , huh ? well , whoever it is must be a good friend . good friends are hard to find . keep them around . [ scene_break ] [ both laugh ] kyle : hey , check it out . you made it all the way down here -- not a drop spilled . summer : oh , i know . ooh ! i 'm just kidding . kyle : seriously ? you want your mom to kill us both ? summer : no . kyle : phyllis . morning . phyllis : morning . this is the chemist 's report on the new hair - care product . please cross - reference it against the fda regulations . kyle : okay . i 'll get right on it . see you . summer : next time , coffee 's on you . that was rude . phyllis : watch how you talk to me . i 'm your mother and your boss , and do n't bother putting your bag down . summer : why ? phyllis : you 're going to be working in the fashion division from now on . summer : we 've been over this . jack said that i could intern here . phyllis : change of plans . summer : why ? phyllis : we have too many interns in cosmetics , and neil requested you . summer : i thought we were gon na be truthful with each other . phyllis : i 'm not lying . you 're gon na be working in fashion . summer : this is because of what happened yesterday . look , i spilled coffee , and you 're gon na turn this into some federal case . phyllis : no . i walked into jack 's office , and you were standing there without your shirt . it was a little more than spilling coffee . it does n't matter . this is a great opportunity for you . summer : that 's why you 're doing this -- the opportunity , right , mom ? look , i 'm 18 . i can make my own decisions . phyllis : then you decide . you work with neil or you do n't work at jabot . you got it ? summer : fine . move me to another department . move me to another building . okay , do all your little mom tricks that you have , but you 're not gon na keep me and kyle apart . [ scene_break ] nick : so , you decided to stay in genoa city because , uh , of a bar fight . you know , dylan , i think they have a lot of nice bars in chicago for you to brawl in . dylan : i 'm sure they do , nick , but that 's not what 's keeping me here . avery : okay , uh , nick , dylan 's bail stipulates that he ca n't leave the county until after his hearing , which is n't for a month . nick : okay , and was him moving in with you part of the bail agreement ? avery : really ? are you gon na do this ? nick : hey , i 'm just saying , i know this couch very well , and it 's comfortable . i want to know how long he 'll be `` crashing `` on it . avery : listen to me . it was after midnight by the time i posted bail , okay ? i did n't want him out there looking for a motel . i just thought it was easier if he ... [ cell phone rings ] avery : crashed here . excuse me . it 's the courthouse . avery bailey clark . yes , yes . i do represent him . uh - huh . when -- when will that be exactly ? all right . well , let me know as soon as you hear something . thank you . dylan : hopefully that was about the charges against me . nick : yeah , please tell me his hearing was moved up . avery : no , that was -- that was the courthouse in milwaukee . it 's about the gus rogan case . the judge is gon na make a ruling today , so i need to go and tell leslie and tyler . um , nick ... do n't be mad . nick : no , it 's cool . it 's cool . i 'm just gon na let dylan fill me in on his plans . avery : are you sure ? nick : yeah . i promise we 're not gon na break anything . avery : yeah . do n't make promises you ca n't keep . nick : scout 's honor . avery : you were never a scout . i 'll talk to you later . dylan : [ sighs ] nick : so , you want to tell me what really happened last night ? [ scene_break ] jack : thank you for coming by , marcus . wheeler : you said you had a proposal for me ? if you 've called me here to make more empty accusations , you 've wasted your time and mine . victor : no empty accusations , i assure you . jack : gentlemen , let 's have a seat , have some coffee , and discuss this like reasonable adults . wheeler : what 's your proposition ? jack : the police have been asking a lot of questions about stephanie . wheeler : i 'm aware . victor : and it wo n't take them a long time to figure out that the woman they found on new year 's day , dead in alley , the prostitute who died of an overdose , was your daughter . you do n't want that to become public , do you ? wheeler : any more than you want him to discover you hired stephanie to seduce jack . or that she was with you when she died . jack : if any of this got out , yes , it would cause problems for all of us . wheeler : what do you want from me ? victor : your silence . wheeler : and i get what in return ? jack : our silence in return . and a financial arrangement that all but guarantees that your opponent in your next election will be , uh ... underfunded . wheeler : and if i agree ? victor : then this sordid business stays here , in this room . [ scene_break ] dylan : it 's just like avery said , you know , it was a stupid bar fight . it 's no big deal , really . nick : except it screwed up your plans to leave genoa city . dylan : yeah . it just ... put my plans on hold . once things get settled , i 'm -- i 'm out of here . nick : well , lucky for you , you called the best lawyer in town . dylan : uh , actually , i did n't call . the bartender picked up my phone after i left and he pressed `` send . `` nick : and avery just happened to be the last person you talked to . dylan : look , nick , i would never drag avery from whatever it was she was doing for a stupid bar fight . nick : yeah , we both know avery would come to the rescue of the unjustly accused . no matter who it is , she 'll be there . dylan : yeah , it 's funny . i remember somebody tried to sue my dad for building with inferior materials or something like that , and pop , he just wanted to settle , but avery ... [ chuckles ] she would not have it . she said that the mcavoys are good , decent , honest people , and she was out to prove it . nick : and knowing avery , i 'm sure she did . dylan : the other side even had to pay our court costs . nick : [ chuckles ] dylan : my , uh -- my pop said he did n't know how god got so much brains , heart , and pretty into one body . nick : your dad sounds like a smart guy . dylan : yeah . and i like to think i take after him . uh , listen , tell avery that i 'm gon na go find a place and find a job so i can pay back the bail money . nick : what 's the going rate of knocking out the sheriff 's son these days ? dylan : it 's , uh , ridiculously high , but somehow worth it . nick : what were you fighting about anyway ? dylan : the guy was harassing a woman . nick : and you were n't gon na let that happen ? dylan : would you ? nick : looks like we have more than one thing in common . [ knock on door ] phyllis : hey . noah said you 'd be here . dylan . from darien . am i interrupting something ? [ scene_break ] neil : so , you guys all good ? tyler : i 'm good . i do n't know about sis . she 's a little bit on the uptight side . leslie : okay , see , now i know we 're back to normal . tyler : i mean , seriously , though , how can i -- how can i even be mad at you ? you 're just being who you 've been your whole life . leslie : okay , now . i feel another insult coming . tyler : i 'm just telling it like it is . leslie : [ laughs ] listen , i know you may not have liked the way i 've always acted towards you , but somebody had to keep you in line . tyler : yeah , like when you were shoving me in those closets , huh , when gus was always going after mom ? and keep me from freaking out when the walls were closing in on me . leslie : i was looking out for you . it 's my job . i 'm your big sis . tyler : yeah . you know , it did n't matter . no matter how big or bad they were , you were always there . leslie : and i will always have your back , no matter what . [ knock on door ] avery : hi . okay if i come in ? neil : yeah , avery . come on in . avery : oh , good . you 're both here . leslie : uh , any news on dad ? avery : the ruling is coming down today . [ scene_break ] wheeler : this is nothing but a business arrangement for you two . i lost my daughter . she died ... in this house . where was it , jack ? here ? in this room ? jack : yes . wheeler : my daughter was n't just some drug - addicted prostitute , as you put it , victor . she was my little girl -- my steffy . jack : we are both very sorry for your loss . wheeler : and she 'd be alive today if it were n't for the two of you . jack : the coroner 's report -- wheeler : i do n't give a damn about the coroner 's report ! my daughter got swept away in your power struggle . you did n't care that she was someone else 's child . you used her and then you discarded her like a piece of garbage . victor : you want to blame someone for your daughter 's demise ? look in the mirror , marcus . wheeler : how dare you ? victor : you were always far more interested in your political career than you ever were in raising your daughter . wheeler : you son of a -- jack : we know you are devastated by stephanie 's death . it makes no sense to let her life choices ruin your career . wheeler : or yours . or victor 's . victor : oh , we all have something to lose . but you more than both of us . wheeler : what are you implying ? victor : you do not want the death of your daughter to become public any more than you wanted the death of a woman 12 years ago to become public and end your political career . wheeler : [ chuckles ] i do n't know what you 're talking about . victor : oh , i think you do . how about belinda rogan , who you killed ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : what , are you guys comparing notes ? nick : good morning , phyllis . phyllis : good morning , nick . uh ... [ chuckles ] are you living here now ? dylan : i 'll let nick fill you in on all the details . phyllis : oh , i do n't care about the details , thanks . dylan : see you later . nick : hey , dylan . you ... still looking for work ? dylan : yeah . nick : well , i still need a bartender . dylan : you 're seriously gon na give me my job back ? nick : the sooner you can pay back avery , the sooner you can move on with your life , right ? dylan : right . nick : so , what do you think ? dylan : uh , yeah . sure . i still have the shirt , so thank you . nick : all right . give noah a call . he 'll hook you up with a schedule . dylan : all right . phyllis : bye . [ door closes ] nick : [ sighs ] phyllis : you guys have a thing going ? a little bromance happening ? nick : avery 's not here . phyllis : i was n't here to see avery . i 'm here to see you . nick : what 's going on ? phyllis : it 's our daughter . um ... we may have a problem . [ scene_break ] kyle : coast clear ? summer : yep . mom - zilla has left the building . kyle : hey , phyllis is just looking out for you . summer : yeah , okay . i 'm 18 . i do n't need to be looked out for . kyle : yeah , well , i do n't think this parenting thing has an end date . summer : jack does n't hover over you all the time . i wish my parents could be more like him . kyle : well , my dad 's got his flaws . believe me . all right . i got to get this down to legal . what exciting project are you working on ? summer : i 'll have to ask neil . kyle : neil ? summer : yeah . my mom said that there are too many interns in the cosmetic division , so ... i think it was just an excuse to get me over to fashion . kyle : well , hey , even if it is , look on the upside of this . summer : i would if there was an upside . we do n't even get to work in the same building . kyle : summer , fashion -- that is you . summer : it is ? kyle : yeah . are you kidding me ? you 're hot . you got killer style . you 're gon na tear that place up . summer : yeah . maybe fashion is n't so bad . right . it 'll give me a chance to prove that i 'm not some spoiled , little kid anymore . i 'll make the best of it . [ scene_break ] nick : and what did kyle have to say for himself ? phyllis : kyle knows that summer 's off limits . it 's summer . i 'm just worried about her getting her heart crushed . nick : well , i 'm worried about a lot more than that . phyllis : well , i 'm worried about that , too , but it 's just a really delicate time , you know , after everything that happened with jamie . nick : what happened with jamie ? phyllis : the bullying . nick : what are you talking about ? phyllis : oh , my god . you do n't know about this ? summer was supposed to talk to you about this . you do n't know about this ? nick : a few months ago , ronan was accusing summer of bullying some kid online . i have n't heard anything about it since he left town . it 's just another reason i 'm glad he left . phyllis : nick . it was summer . summer was doing the bullying . this kid was so devastated he almost killed himself . nick : oh , my god . is he okay ? phyllis : he -- he 's good now . he moved to d.c. [ sighs ] she was so torn up . listen , she took full responsibility for what she did . she -- nick : did you punish her ? phyllis : you know , living with it was punishment enough . nick : sure . the world according to phyllis . phyllis : okay , whatever that means . you did n't even know about it , so we 're not gon na go there . i felt there was no need to ground her for something she felt so bad about . nick : she needs to know that there are consequences . phyllis : really ? maybe you 're gon na have some time to teach her about consequences , nick . why do n't you and my sister teach her about consequences ? nick : what do you mean i 'm gon na have time ? phyllis : i 'm going out of town with jack . nick : where are you going at a time like this ? phyllis : we 're going to istanbul . not that it 's any of your business , okay ? so , that 's why i came over here . can you please talk to our daughter and keep a close eye on her ? nick : [ sighing ] yeah . i will start right now . phyllis : great . thanks . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] jack : victor and i both know all about belinda rogan . if we 've heard the rumors , others have , too . wheeler : there 's no proof i was ever involved with lin -- belinda . victor : with `` lin . `` how endearing . lucky she died before the truth came out . or was it luck ? wheeler : there is n't . belinda 's husband was convicted of her murder . victor : because of your testimony against him , right ? wheeler : gus rogan is a thug who treated his wife like dirt . they should have locked him up and thrown away the key . jack : and yet , his conviction is now being questioned . wheeler : [ chuckles ] he 'll never get out . victor : you seem so pompously sure of that , marcus . [ scene_break ] tyler : i put together a list of potential candidates for the jabot face of fashion . neil : yeah , tyler , man , come on . we can do that later , all right ? leslie : any news ? avery : uh , no . not yet . leslie : that 's good . the judge is just -- he 's reviewing the evidence . avery : mm - hmm . that 's usually better for the defense . [ cell phone rings ] avery : oh . oh . avery bailey clark . uh - huh . uh ... thank you for letting me know . leslie : no . avery : leslie , i 'm so sorry . leslie : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] summer : okay , if this is about kyle , i have heard this from mom about 200 times . nick : good . 'cause it 's not about kyle . summer : okay , then , what am i in trouble for ? nick : what makes you think you 're in trouble ? summer : because you called me using your dad voice . [ as nick ] `` summer , i need to see you right now . `` nick : yet you came right over . summer : [ normal voice ] yeah , well , i 'm either in trouble now or later , so ... just get it over with . nick : i respect that . summer : so , am i off the hook ? nick : no . i want to hear about this stuff with jamie . summer : okay , well , um ... kind of put that stuff behind me . nick : without talking to me about it ? summer : i hoped i never had to . it 's not one of those `` let 's get this out of the way `` conversations . nick : what did you think i was gon na do when i found out ? take your car from you ? summer : i was n't worried about punishment . i was -- i was worried about disappointing you . nick : i am disappointed . summer : i know , dad . okay , me too . i - i hate that -- that i got fen involved . i hate that i started it , and i hate that jamie got hurt , 'cause he 's a sweet guy . he did n't deserve any of it . nick : then why did you do it ? summer : i do n't know . i thought i had a good reason at the time , but it was n't . i just wanted to hurt mom . nick : by picking on jamie ? summer : i wanted to hurt mom by hurting ronan . nick : summer . summer : i know , okay ? that 's why i stopped right away . nick : okay . well , then , what made this kid jump off that roof ? summer : okay , well , fen picked up where i left off . he wanted to hurt me . he did n't care about jamie . nick : well , apparently , neither did you . summer : no , i did , okay ? i tried to get fen to stop . i - i cared . nick : so , you 're blaming fen for this ? summer : no , i 'm not . i take all the blame , but just do not tell me that i do n't care about jamie . nick : summer , this kid has none of the advantages that you have in life . not one of them . and you used him like he was some worthless toy in this stupid game . summer : why are you being so mean ? nick : well , i 'm sorry , but bullying is something that really strikes a nerve in me . when you are born into the newman family , you have certain advantages in life , and people just expect us to be bullies . well , i hate that . i 've always gone out of my way to stop it and to teach my children that it is so wrong . summer : i know . that 's why i did n't tell you . nick : summer , that hurts me more than anything . i needed to know about this . i needed to hear about it from you . you know , i thought we had a lot better communication since the car accident . summer : we did . i was just really ashamed . have n't you ever done something so bad that you did n't want to tell anybody about it ? [ scene_break ] leslie : you said even without my testimony you could win this appeal . avery : okay , from a legal standpoint , this makes no sense . the forensic evidence that i presented proved , proved there was dna at the murder scene that could not be identified . neil : i 'm no judge , but even i could tell you that means someone else could have murdered your mother . avery : well , it certainly casts reasonable doubt on gus ' guilt . neil : there must be something you can do , avery . i mean , something -- file another appeal . leslie : that could take years . avery : and even then , the request could be denied . leslie : you presented a solid case . this should have been a sure thing . tyler : i got to say , i 'm -- i 'm not sorry about the way things turned out . leslie : no . he did something . tyler : who ? leslie : marcus wheeler . tyler : come on , sis -- leslie : no , no , no , no . he got to the judge and convinced him not to overturn the conviction . he 's behind this . avery : okay , well , even if that 's true , it 's gon na be next to impossible to prove it . [ scene_break ] wheeler : the only thing i 'm guilty of is not being the father i should have been . jack : if the three of us work together , we can help each other . wheeler : i do n't need your help . and you made a big mistake thinking i did . victor : marcus . one moment . you 're so cocksure , are n't you ? you made a mistake when you sent that thug into my house to blow it up while my children and grandchildren were inside , and then my one son took a bullet that was meant for me . now , if the authorities do n't get your ass , i will . wheeler : you think i 'm gon na give in to accusations you have no way of backing up ? you ca n't tie me to belinda rogan 's death , and no matter how many times the police question me , they ca n't prove anything , either . victor : so , you really think you 've covered your tracks ? wheeler : i know i have . thanks for the coffee , jack . victor : have a good day , marcus . jack : okay , it 's clear . victor : you think we got enough to nail him ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . dylan . dylan : hey . phyllis : so wild to see you here in genoa city . dylan : yeah , i know what you mean . phyllis : it must be super weird for avery -- you and nick hanging out . dylan : probably no weirder than it is for you having your ex hook up with your sister . phyllis : touché . they were together once before . you know avery . she wants what i have . dylan : i did n't know that . phyllis : mm - hmm . it did n't last long before between avery and nick . it wo n't last long this time . it 's not like they 're soul mates , you know ? [ chuckles ] nick gets bored . he 'll get bored again . anyway , um , my coffee 's ready . it was good talking to you . dylan : yeah . [ scene_break ] nick : i have done some things in my life i 'm not proud of . but this is not about me . this about us . summer , you are old enough now that you do n't have to tell me everything that 's going on in your life , but i would hope that you would want to talk to me . summer : i will . nick : sweetheart , if you are in trouble , if you are embarrassed by something , i 'm here , and i want to know about it . i want us to be able to talk about anything . that 's all i ask . summer : so , that 's it ? no punishment ? nick : when school 's out , you 're gon na be spending your summer doing community service . summer : doing what ? nick : helping people less fortunate , working in a soup kitchen , in a women 's shelter -- i do n't know . we 'll find something . you 're gon na hate it , but it 'll be good for you . is there something interesting on the ceiling ? summer : no . what do you mean ? nick : well , i 'm guessing there 's something fascinating up there to have grabbed your attention , because i know you did n't just roll your eyes at me after what we talked about . summer : i 'm sorry . can i go now ? nick : sure . summer . i love you . summer : i love you , too , dad . oh . avery : summer . summer : hi , avery . avery : hi . what was that about ? nick : she 's upset . i 'll fill you in later . you okay ? what 's -- did you get the ruling on the rogan appeal ? avery : i was so sure . nick : [ sighs ] i 'm so sorry . avery : what went wrong ? what did i miss ? [ scene_break ] tyler : hey , you ever wish that we really were leslie and tyler michaelson ? leslie : yeah , and that we grew up in a nice house in the suburbs of detroit -- picket fence , bikes on the lawn , dog . tyler : yeah , and a dad who had a great job . maybe a mom in the church choir . leslie : parents who helped us with algebra and never missed a recital , basketball game . tyler : no fighting . just birthday parties on birthdays and lots of celebrating on holidays . leslie : life sure would have been different . tyler : yeah . leslie : but being valerie and davis rogan has made us strong . yeah , we need that right now . tyler : [ chuckles ] i honestly do n't know how you do it . leslie : what ? tyler : you just always find the strength to tell the universe that it 's not gon na beat you down . leslie : oh , that 's easy . i know you 're standing right behind me . [ scene_break ] avery : it 's not right . nick : i 'm sorry . i know you believed gus was innocent . avery : no , he is innocent . and he probably just lost his last chance to prove it . nick : avery , you did your best . avery : but it was n't enough , nick . nick : try not to let this get you down , all right ? please do n't take this personally . avery : i have to take it personally . it 's the only way i know how . and , you know , the part that is the most disturbing in all of this is that not only does gus rogan -- he ro - rots in a prison for a crime he did n't commit , but the person that did kill belinda -- that person will never pay for what he did . [ scene_break ] wheeler : has the ruling come down ? that 's good news . thanks . [ scene_break ] paul : you guys do good work . you got wheeler to admit covering his tracks . jack : did you get what you needed , though ? did he talk enough ? alex : this dna speaks volumes . paul : and if that matches the unidentified dna at the belinda rogan murder scene , we should be able to build a very strong case against the congressman . victor : `` should be able `` ? paul , jack and i put ourselves out a limb . you better get that son of a bitch , okay ? paul : well , if i can do it , it 'll be thanks to you and jack . you know something ? you two make a very good team . gentlemen . [ door closes ] [ next_on ] carmine : i 'll be here waiting for you . lauren : it 's a work emergency , and i have to take care of it . michael : at this hour ? chelsea : oh ! aah ! ow . victoria : he put sharon in charge of newman . she has to be stopped ! | summer 's crush on kyle continues to grow as kyle encourages her without intending to do so by telling her that she is a hot girl who knows a lot about fashion and she is a perfect fit for the jabot fashion division . summer knows phyllis moved her to the fashion division to keep her away from kyle , so she tells phyllis that all her little mom tricks wo n't keep her away from kyle . phyllis later talks to nick and tells him about the kyle situation and asks him to keep an eye on summer while she is away in turkey with jack . phyllis also mentions the jamie bullying situation and discovers that summer never told nick about bullying jamie . nick and phyllis argue , because she never punished summer for bullying jamie . phyllis storms off angry with nick . phyllis later sees dylan and encourages him not to give up on avery because nick will get bored with her soon and end the relationship . |
cane : hey . you okay ? lily : hey . thank you for getting here so fast . cane : you okay ? lily : no , i 'm just -- i 'm stuck , and i - i could n't move forward on this really important decision without getting your opinion . cane : [ sighs ] that 's it ? lily : yeah . can you help me ? cane : of course , i can help you . i rushed here 'cause i thought you were upset . lily : why would i be upset ? cane : i do n't know . i mean , the thought of me leaving here and going to newman - chancellor , i just ... lily : oh . that . yes . well , i can understand how somebody in your position would be torn between career choices . and you have to weigh out all of your options . [ both laugh ] cane : really ? lily : really . and , you know , i just wanted to get your opinion on whether this lingerie was too ... cane : too ... ? lily : risqué and revealing . cane : for ... ? lily : for the models in the fashion show . you know , and i also wanted you , as my husband , to know the perks that you have by working here with me in this office instead of in the lonely corporate world . [ scene_break ] noah : very nice . mom 's gon na love all these decorations . faith : stickers ! mommy 's sign needs stickers ! noah : of course ! how can we almost forget that ? do you have some stickers upstairs in your room ? [ knock on door ] noah : who is it ? courtney : police . open up . noah : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] nick : it was n't a dream . i told you that i was falling in love with you all over again . i would have told you when you were completely awake and looking at me , but i did n't want to complicate things . too late , i guess . sharon : nick , i hoped that you would say those words for so long now . nick : well , let me say them again . sharon , i -- sharon : no , nick , not now . not like this . this is all wrong . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . [ chuckles ] neil : hey , michael . michael : so , what are you doing ? cherishing your dwindling days of bachelorhood ? neil : oh , not quite , no . i think the clock has stopped ticking on that one . michael : what ? you and leslie elope ? neil : no , no . we , uh , we broke up . michael : oh . i 'm so sorry , neil . when ? neil : just recently . michael : i had n't heard obviously , or i would have never brought it up . i apologize . neil : no , no . do n't -- do n't be sorry . it -- it 's quite all right . michael : what happened ? neil : let 's just say we had a philosophical difference . michael : philosophy , is it ? neil : yeah , she had hers , and i have mine . michael : yeah , well , maybe if that 's all it is , there 's a chance you two can work things out ? neil : no , thank you . i - i really do n't think so . michael : never say never . i mean , lauren and i barely survived this past year , but , you know , now that , you know , we 've gotten through it , we 're even stronger , i think . neil : yeah ? well , i was kind of hoping for that . maybe leslie would change her mind and do forever with me , but that 's not the case . after some careful consideration and some advice from a new friend , i have decided to let that hope go . [ scene_break ] lauren : where 's neil ? i need him to sign off on this dress . hilary : oh , did n't -- did n't he already authorize the pulls from marketing ? lauren : oh , well , this is a possible last - minute substitution for the ad i 'm doing for my boutique . hilary : oh . lauren : you know , we got to coordinate with the fashion show . hilary : with the fashion show , yeah . lauren : right . exactly . do you know where he is ? hilary : um , he 's not here yet , but , you know , he should be here soon . any minute . lauren : great . hilary : great . lauren : oh , my god . did i even say hi ? hilary : oh , it 's -- its okay . everybody 's , you know , on hyper drive over the launch . but can i get you something while you wait ? lauren : no , i 'm okay . uh , do you have any models hanging around ? hilary : models ? lauren : yeah , i really want to see what this dress looks like . hilary : although , you know , all the male employees around here would love that ... lauren : [ laughs ] sure . hilary : jabot offices -- they 're just not dripping with models on a regular basis . lauren : all right , well , it was worth a try , right ? hilary ? i know this is so not in your job description , but would you mind trying this on for me so i can see what it looks like ? hilary : [ chuckles ] yeah . i 'll be glad to . lauren : thank you . hilary : no problem . you know , we have so much going on with this fashion show just two weeks away . lauren : [ chuckling ] i know . two weeks ? two -- wait a minute . that ca n't be possible . [ scene_break ] michael : well , my friend , that which does not kill us sometimes leaves us with a permanent limp , possibly a scar or two . neil : [ laughs ] [ cell phone rings ] michael : oh . sorry . neil : thank you for the encouraging words . i appreciate that . go ahead . take your call . michael : business . neil : yep . michael : all right . neil : i understand . yeah . [ both laugh ] my man . yeah , i got to get out of here . ooh ! summer : sorry ! i 'm so sorry ! neil : it 's -- its okay . i just did n't -- i just did n't want to see you splattered , that 's all . summer : sorry . neil : you okay ? summer : yeah . neil : okay . well , who 's that ? is that , uh -- oh , that 's avery , right ? summer : yeah , she -- she entered this contest . neil : wow . `` real folk food . `` summer : yeah . neil : that 's one of the top food sites . summer : yeah , no , she won first place for her recipe . neil : is n't that nice ? i knew she was a great cook , but this is absolutely impressive . summer : yeah , no , look how many hits it 's gotten . neil : i 'm telling you , i mean , that 's a very smart hook there . summer : yeah . neil : yeah , it is . hey , how you doing ? summer : oh , you mean since i took those stupid energy pills , ended up in the hospital , and then ruined your entire fashion shoot ? pretty good . neil : no . stop , young lady . no one blames you for that . summer : thanks , but i wish everyone was n't blaming my grandpa , either . neil : hmm . i 'm afraid the , uh , fda 's issue is with victor 's company now . [ clears throat ] on another note , have you heard about the big upcoming fashion show ? summer : a little bit . it 's at the athletic club , right ? neil : yeah , that 's right . your ads are -- are still running , and they 're garnering an incredibly positive response . you know that . how would you feel about participating in the show this year ? summer : no , no , no . that 's -- that 's really , really sweet of you , neil , but , um , i 'm perfectly fine with being a real person and being allowed to have a candy bar once in awhile . neil : good . i like candy bars . i understand that . i guess you ca n't knock what you ... summer : what ? being a real person ? neil : you know what , summer ? that is an amazing idea . summer : what idea ? neil : good luck with everything , all right ? um , i got to go . you just inspired me . [ scene_break ] cane : i love ... partaking in this job 's benefit package . it 's comprehensive . lily : and it 's very personalized . cane : it is , is n't it ? you know what i like to do ? i like to partake in that package here in this office . lily : i know . i love that , too . cane : yeah . but ... lily : but ... you still want the other job . cane : listen , when we agreed to take this job , we did it 'cause we wanted to help out devon , and we had nothing else going on . and then we started here , and you blossomed because this is where you are meant to be . lily : i thought that you loved it , too . cane : baby , i love working with you , okay , and i love all the incredible things we 've done together . and i love the accomplishments we have , okay ? lily : yeah , but i thought that it was gon na be our accomplishment . [ scene_break ] noah : you 'll never take me alive , copper . courtney : we 've got you surrounded , newman . come out with your hands up and preferably your shirt off . noah : [ chuckles ] courtney : how 'd you like my tough - cop voice ? noah : authoritative . very scary . courtney : good . noah : what are you doing in uniform ? i thought you were an undercover only . courtney : i asked chief williams to reassign me . as of today , no more drug stings . i 'm just officer sloane . noah : [ sighs ] i thought you were worried being a beat cop would be boring compared to drug stings . courtney : i was . noah : what changed your mind ? courtney : you . noah : i never asked you to choose between your undercover work and me . courtney : that 's what cinched it . there 's no pressure and no pouting . you just encouraged me to do me , and this is my choice . noah : would it be too pushy to say that i 'm loving this idea ? courtney : it 'd be just right . i do n't know how the job 's gon na be for me , but i love you , and i wanted to do this for you . what was that for ? noah : for keeping yourself safe . courtney : i always have . noah : i 'm not gon na lie . i do wish you were in a job that did n't require you wearing a loaded weapon . courtney : well , i 'm kind of a cop , so ... noah : i know how important this is , and i - i am genuinely proud of the work that you do . faith : is mommy 's welcome - home party a costume party ? courtney : [ chuckles ] this is my uniform , faith . i 'm a police officer . noah : she protects this whole city . faith : courtney 's a hero ! noah : that she is . courtney : hmm . noah : you better get the stickers on the sign for mom . why do n't you stay for the party ? courtney : i 'll be back . i just need to go home and change since i 'm just getting off , but i 'm looking forward to seeing my boyfriend later . noah : [ chuckles ] courtney : [ chuckles ] noah : oh , and , uh , officer sloane ... the uniform 's hot . courtney : [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] nick : i was hoping you 'd be a little happier . sharon : nick , i ... nick : maybe it 's 'cause your memory 's a little fuzzy . i mean , i said those words to you when you were still out of it . sharon : it was your words that brought me out of that haze . i needed to see your face . i needed to look into your eyes again . nick : and now that you 're more lucid ? sharon : i do n't want you talking about falling in love with me . nick : why not ? sharon : [ sighs ] because we both know how protective you 've been of me and how many times you 've rescued me . nick : and you think that 's what this is ? sharon : i just do n't want you to mistake those feelings for something deeper . nick : that 's not what i 'm doing . sharon : well , think about where you were when you professed those feelings . i was unconscious in a hospital bed after a procedure . i mean , i could n't have looked more vulnerable in my life . nick : look , i have my own mind and my own heart . sharon : i 've hoped for this for so long . nick : then accept it . sharon : [ sighs ] i want nothing more than to believe that your feelings are true , but i just do n't know that i can believe they are . nick : okay . can you trust me ? look , i did not open up my heart and tell you that because you were looking fragile laying in some hospital bed . the truth is ... my feelings for you have been growing and building for some time . and if this is just too much for you to handle right now ... sharon : no . nick , i - i do trust you . nick : then where do we stand ? sharon : i guess i just need to ... trust myself enough to be honest with you . and the truth is , i 've been falling in love with you again for a long time . [ scene_break ] cane : listen , i have been blown away watching you show off your creative chops and your business savvy . lily : yeah , but i thought you were having a good time , too . cane : i am having a good time working with you , but i made this place profitable , and now i feel like my job here is done . lily : [ sighs ] but if this place is gon na continue to be profitable ... cane : sweetheart , you can do it . you can do it because you are that good , okay ? but i need something more . i need something more than just balancing ledgers , and if victor comes to me with a solid offer , i want to take it . do you understand ? lily : yeah . cane : yeah ? lily : i understand . you 're drive is part of what i love about you . cane : even if you 're gon na miss me ? lily : [ chuckles ] of course i 'm gon na miss you . cane : yeah ? lily : but i do n't want my husband to stay in a job just to make me happy . cane : do you remember how we felt when we first talked about working together ? lily : yeah . we were scared . cane : mm - hmm . lily : we were afraid that my cancer was gon na come back , so we did n't want to spend a minute apart . [ sighs ] but , you know , you 're right . i mean , now that i have a clean bill of health , i think that you should go after bigger dreams . cane : you know what i think ? i think that i still need to partake in these , uh , business benefits at home . that 's what i think . lily : [ chuckles ] well , i will say that i did miss the rush of coming home to you after a long work day . cane : really ? lily : mm - hmm . cane : do you know how much i adore you ? lily : how much ? cane : well , see , i 'm starting to have this , uh , this memory ... lily : mm - hmm . cane : ... that i am still on the payroll . lily : [ chuckles ] cane : and i , uh , i have n't approved this , uh , lingerie yet . lily : oh , well , let me show you the parts that i thought were too risqué for the catwalk . cane : hmm . [ scene_break ] hilary : i love this dress so much . i want to keep it . i mean , i saw the sketches , but this material is so luxurious . and the color . lauren . what do you think ? lauren : [ chuckles ] neil : i think it 's a total knockout . [ scene_break ] summer : hey ! fenmore : hey , are n't you supposed to be , like , stomping a runway in milan or paris ? summer : uh , no , i actually quit the whole modeling thing . fenmore : oh , no way . summer : yeah , no , i wo n't have time . i 'm gon na be a college student at , well , gcu hopefully . what ? you , too ? fenmore : uh , yeah . i 've actually been taking a night class to catch up on credits before i apply to schools . summer : that 's great . can i see ? fenmore : of course . yeah . summer : let me see . wow . fen , these -- these are the big leagues . fenmore : [ chuckles ] well , that is -- that 's my first choice , but i 'm gon na be , like , spreading around the applications just to make sure i get accepted somewhere , at least . summer : are they all out of state ? fenmore : definitely . summer : i 'll miss you , but i know that genoa city can be ... fenmore : tempting ? summer : yeah . wait . you think that i 'm on drugs ? fenmore : you 're not ? summer : no , no , of course not . are you ? fenmore : uh , absolutely not . summer : okay , good . fenmore : whew . you had me worried for a second . um ... summer : [ chuckles ] fenmore : well , that 's -- that 's nice to hear that you 're pharmaceutical - free . summer : yeah . you , too . can you believe that we both have our heads screwed on straight at the same time ? fenmore : has that ever happened in the whole history of us ? summer : i do n't think so . [ chuckles ] we just need to stick to it . fenmore : cheers . cheers . to no more bad influences . summer : yeah . fenmore : even if those influences seem sweet , blonde , and perky . [ scene_break ] sharon : so , we 'll ease into this ? nick : i think that 's best for you , me , and faith . sharon : yeah . i think that we need to take it slow and , um , you moving in with us , i think we should stick to my original plan , that we should just reevaluate the situation in the morning . nick : cool . but we 're also gon na stick to the rest of the original plan . i 'm gon na stay on the couch so we do n't give faith the wrong idea ... or the right idea . sharon : we need to take it slow , not rush into anything . nick : yeah , we 're gon na put your stability first . i 'm not gon na let anything get in the way of your recovery process , including me . sharon : yes , sir . nick : all right , so , anything else you need ? anything ? sharon : [ sighs ] yeah . there is one thing that i need right now . nick : name it . sharon : take me home . nick : i will check with the nurse on your paperwork . sharon : wait , nick . um ... before we go home , there 's one thing that i need to do to feel safe and secure . nick : what 's that ? sharon : oh , my gosh . look at everything . it 's so beautiful and so sweet . nick : you guys did a great job . noah : note faith 's creative use of stickers . sharon : i love all of it . it 's ... baby . do n't i get a hug ? aww . faith , honey , you do n't have to be so gentle with me . i 'm okay now . i 'm gon na be just fine . faith : but what part of you was sick ? nick : um , how about something to eat ? sharon : you know , its okay . um , the reason mommy does n't have any bandages on the outside is because mommy was n't well on the inside . but my doctor took excellent care of me , and it looks like i 'm gon na be just fine . and you know what else helped me out a lot ? this `` get well soon `` card made with love from my beautiful , thoughtful daughter . you know , it was a perfect reminder of how important family is . looks like things are gon na be getting back to normal around here . nick : with one small exception . [ scene_break ] courtney : can i get a black coffee to go ? summer : i have n't spoken to courtney in a really long time . fenmore : good . summer : it 's just weird , though . fenmore : summer , i 've been doing everything i can to avoid my dealer . summer : that girl , raven ? fenmore : should n't you keep avoiding one of raven 's biggest customers ? summer : i guess it 's just courtney and i were so tight , you know ? it 's just -- it 's weird . courtney : hey , summer . fen . summer : hey . fenmore : no , we 're busy , courtney . courtney : i did n't mean to interrupt . i - i just want to know if i can talk to you alone , summer . summer : um , i ... fenmore : no , look , i 'm advising against this . summer : look , fen , she 's my brother 's girlfriend . i 'm gon na have to talk to her eventually . fenmore : my dad -- my dad 's out on the patio . i 've got your back . yell if you need me . summer : okay . [ sighs ] look , i know that noah caved and for whatever reason he bought into all your lies about you and your family and everything else . courtney : no , it 's because i came clean to him . that 's why he forgave me . summer : well , that 's him . i 'm not gon na be close with someone who ca n't be honest with me and has a whole drug thing going , courtney . courtney : [ sighs ] that 's why i want to be honest with you , too . summer : okay , well , knock yourself out . i 'm not promising to forgive or forget . and i swear , courtney , if you drag my brother into this -- courtney : i 'm not into drugs , summer . i 'm a cop . summer : [ scoffs ] okay . [ scene_break ] michael : well , this is out of state . fenmore : do you think if i 'm out of state that i 'm ... michael : fenmore , i 'm glad that you feel secure enough in your sobriety to want to leave the nest . fenmore : [ chuckles ] me , too . michael : these courses you 've marked ... fenmore : well , those are the ones that i 'm most interested in taking . michael : no , no , i 've taken a lot of them . quite a few of them are pre - law . fenmore : so , mom did n't tell you . wow . i honestly -- i - i did n't think she 'd be able to keep it a secret . michael : what secret ? fenmore : [ chuckles ] this feeling i 've been having about wanting to help other people , which led to me thinking about the best way to do that . michael : now , hold on . um , we 're not talking about some peace corps thing or teaching overseas , right ? fenmore : no , it 's actually -- it 's about you , dad . michael : me ? fenmore : i think what you do is admirable , and i aspire to do the same thing . but i wanted to be the one to tell you , and i had to be sure about it . michael : you aspire to -- to be me ? you ... you want to be a lawyer ? [ scene_break ] hilary : oh , this dress would make any woman look good . neil : well , well . you know what ? funny you should say that , because seeing you like this has actually inspired me even more . hilary : inspired you ? how ? neil : well , it plays into the whole brainstorming i just had regarding the fashion show . i ca n't wait to tell you two about it . lauren ? lauren : oh , i 'm so sorry , neil . i - i 'm sure that your idea is so great . but there 's just something i need to take care of right now . i - i 'm sorry . hilary : did n't you want to , um , look at ... the dress ? [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] michael : congratulations . lauren : what ? what are you talking about ? michael : you 're very good . you managed to keep this secret to yourself . fenmore : [ chuckles ] lauren : you figured it out ? michael : fenmore just told me . our son wants to be a lawyer . lauren : [ sighs ] yes . yes , i 'm so glad our son finally shared that with you . michael : it was a very nice surprise . i am very proud of him . lauren : you give him a hug for me ? michael : i will . lauren : michael , are you busy the rest of the day ? michael : what do you need ? lauren : will you meet me in the park ? michael : what 's going on , honey ? lauren : it 's a pretty day . michael : it 's kind of cool , do n't you think ? lauren : well , cool can be romantic . ca n't a woman just want to walk and talk and hold her husband 's hand ? michael : are you sure that 's all it is ? lauren : are you coming or not ? michael : it 's a date . i 'll see you soon . fenmore : what 's going on with mom ? michael : i 'm not sure , but i will find out very soon . my son , the lawyer . fenmore : [ chuckles ] it 's the last thing you expected , right ? michael : i 'm ready to hang out the `` baldwin and baldwin , attorneys at law `` shingle . fenmore : [ laughs ] hold off on buying that signage for about seven years , okay ? michael : yeah , okay . meanwhile , i do need to find a partner . fenmore : well , have you started looking ? michael : i put out feelers . lesson one for the future , fenmore baldwin , esquire , the right partner can make or break you . i just have to make sure not to trust the wrong person . [ scene_break ] summer : everything i thought i knew about you was a lie . it was just all part of some narcotics sting . courtney : no , i was n't lying to you , summer . it was all part of my cover . i do n't know how many times i wanted to tell you the truth . summer : so why did n't you ? courtney : because i could n't risk that . it would put me in danger and all the cops i work with , especially you . summer : so all this time , i was never really your friend . courtney : of course you were . summer : i told you everything , courtney . everything . i - i told you my deepest , darkest feelings about my mom 's accident , how much i love kyle . courtney : i know . i know . summer : and what ? to officer courtney , that was just something to laugh about with her fellow cops back at the station ? courtney : no . no . summer : yeah . courtney : i never laughed about you . not once . i would n't consider you anything but a true friend . summer : how is that possible , courtney ? there was nothing true about our friendship . you acted giddy and bubbly when really you were just secretly scoping out who you 're gon na arrest . courtney : [ scoffs ] believe it or not , that giddy , bubbly side of me was n't part of the act . i mean , at least not when i was slapping handcuffs on a perp . okay , i know i lied , summer . but it was all for good reason . i was helping to lock away these people that peddle drugs to kids that are too young to make their own decisions . i was trying to keep kids like you and fen from overdosing or getting hooked -- summer : yeah , that was good . two strikes against that , courtney . courtney : and that 's what made me work harder . i put a bunch of dealers away . i got so close to finding the big supplier . i really feel like i made a difference . summer : yeah , i mean , i guess that 's kind of cool . so you 're not really into drugs ? courtney : it 's good news , right ? summer : well , since my brother noah is completely into you , then yeah , that 's ... that 's a big relief . courtney : good . 'cause i was kind of hoping since i 'm not undercover anymore that we could still be friends . summer : i mean , it would kind of suck to have to break in a new bff . courtney : [ chuckles ] summer : okay , one burning question . courtney : yeah ? summer : do you get to carry a gun ? courtney : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm gon na be staying the night , and maybe a few nights after that . noah : spending the night ? sharon : your father is going to be sleeping on the couch . nick : i will be here to , uh , to take care of your mom if she needs me , 'cause family looks after each other , okay ? faith : okay . mommy , come and look at my stickers . sharon : okay . noah : dad , what exactly is going on ? nick : uh , your mom and i are getting closer . noah : that i knew , but it seems like things have ratcheted up since then . nick : [ sighs ] sharon : um , are you guys talking about me ? noah : you and dad . yeah . sharon : well , i do n't think that we have to sugarcoat things with noah , so your father and i are giving our relationship another shot . nick : we do n't want to get faith 's hopes up . sharon : in case things do n't end up working out . nick : but things are going very well . sharon : yes . noah : all right . sharon : okay , noah , i can tell you 're concerned . noah : no , if you , uh ... whatever you guys want . if it makes you happy . sharon : well , you do n't have to sugarcoat things with me , either . like i said to faith , you do n't have to put on the kid gloves . noah : okay , then . you just came off of being hospitalized and going through a major treatment . electro - convulsive therapy is really serious . nick : we understand that . noah : then maybe now is n't the best time to be making such major steps . nick : we completely agree . noah : then why are you ... nick : we 're going to take things very slow . we 're gon na put your mother 's health as a priority . sharon : and right now , as far as i can tell , the ect really worked . noah : really ? you feel that much different ? sharon : aside from a few memory blanks , i feel like this huge weight has been lifted . whatever dark place my mind had been going to , it 's over . nick : hopefully it 's gone for good . [ scene_break ] lily : oh , look . dad 's here . oh , god . cane : be cool . just -- just be cool . lily : why does she have to be here ? i just ... neil : hey , hey . i 'm glad you two are here . hilary : hi , cane . lily . lily : what 's going on ? neil : you 're gon na love this . we 've been bouncing around ideas for this huge upcoming fashion show . hilary : and i think it is guaranteed to shake things up . neil : uh - huh . lily : oh , well , that 's your specialty , right ? shaking things up ? [ scene_break ] lauren : there 's something about spring . michael : maybe it should be a little warmer . lauren : [ chuckles ] it just makes me think about renewal and rebirth , fresh starts . michael : yeah . like our son . i mean , i ca n't tell you how much that meant to me . we have had hardship after hardship after hardship with that boy . i mean , for a long time now , and all of a sudden he comes up with this . lauren : i know . michael : he wants to follow in my footsteps , right ? lauren : so amazing . michael : me . lauren : you just ca n't replace that kind of parental joy . michael : true . lauren : yeah . michael -- michael : but there 's also a lot of relief . lauren : huh ? michael : i mean , from the parental stress of having to watch your kid growing up . i mean , having to watch your kid make mistakes that could have ruined his life . lauren : so this is what you 're taking from our son 's childhood ? stress ? michael : well , you have to admit he has n't made the best decisions . lauren : first steps , first words ? michael : yeah , all that is good , but , i mean , you know , it 's -- it 's been tough , right ? lauren : you do n't miss those wonderful years when he was growing up ? michael : i remember everything , from sheila kidnapping our baby boy all the way through and including his stint in rehab and his prison sentence . lauren : why are you going straight to the worst moments ? michael : all right , all right , all right . i do n't know . maybe it 's because i can finally picture fenmore as an adult with a solid head on his shoulders . i mean , he wants to be a lawyer . maybe we 're through the worst of it . i mean , think how lucky we are . lauren : yes . we 're lucky because we got to be a mom and a dad . michael : and we 're lucky that we 're never gon na have to go back and live through that pain again . [ chuckles ] lauren : [ sobs ] michael : what ? [ scene_break ] sharon : wow , faith . i truly think that you have captured the essence of victor newman here . noah : that means we all took one look at the picture with the suit and the mustache , and we all knew it was granddad . sharon : you know what ? i wish i could freeze this moment right now with all of you here and close . you truly are the most important reason i have to be well and to stay well . [ knock on door ] nick : i 'll get it . summer : hey . uh , i just came to see faith . nick : yeah . come on in . summer : hey , uh , i did n't know that you were home . hey ! come here ! sharon : they sprung me today . noah : having a little , uh , welcome - home bash . sharon : yeah . come join the festivities . summer : you look great . nick : summer was pretty great . she really pitched in and took care of faith while you were in the hospital . sharon : oh , thank you so much , summer . summer : yeah , no , it 's no big deal , 'cause faith and i love hanging out , right ? you know , and it 's the least that i could do , you know , everything that you 've done for me since the paternity stuff . [ scene_break ] hilary : sorry to break it to you , lily , but this inspired idea was all your dad 's . neil : no , no , no , that 's not true . it was n't all my idea . it actually was inspired by a comment that summer made and a cooking video website . cane : wait , wait , wait . the concept of the fashion show involves cooking ? neil : no , not at all . my idea is to include a `` real people on the runway `` feature of the show . lily : real people ? what ? like businesswomen and homemakers ? neil : exactly . i 've already talked to tyler , and he 's off and running with the idea . lily : dad , that 's a great idea . neil : well , thank you . i 'm glad that you like it , because i 'd like you to be part of the show . cane : hey . you used to be a model . lily : well , i mean , now i 'm a mom with two kids and i 'm married and i work , so i think i 'm as real as i get . cane : you 're still beautiful , though . lily : aww . you know , we can get waiters and -- and -- and maids that work here at the hotel and have teachers , too . neil : you know , i have already recruited someone that you can add to that list . lily : who ? you 've got to be kidding me . hilary : welcome to the real models of genoa city . [ scene_break ] lauren : [ sighs ] michael : listen , i did n't mean any of this as a complaint or an insult . i loved all the years raising fenmore . i would n't change them for anything . all i 'm saying is it was n't all smooth sailing . lauren : [ sighs ] do you hear what you 're saying ? michael : i do not hear me saying anything that should have gotten you this upset . is something else going on ? is the boutique opening ? i mean , it 's not -- it 's not like you to get nervous about anything regarding business . you 're always so on top of all that . lauren : no , it 's not anything to do with business . [ sighs ] sometimes you can be so dense . michael : dense ? lauren : yes . michael : all right . at least it 's got you smiling . if you need to call me names to make yourself happy , be happy . i 'm -- i 'm here . lauren : ugh ! michael : what ? come -- all right ! what ? tell me ! tell me ! give me a hint ! what did i do ? lauren : i ca n't take you talking about fen 's childhood like it 's some sort of horrendous thing that needs to be avoided at all cost ! michael : no , that is not -- that is not at all what i 'm doing . lauren : it is n't ? michael : no ! i 'm just saying that i 'm glad that we 're done with that part of our lives . i mean , is something wrong with that ? lauren : [ sniffles ] yes . michael : why ? what ? lauren : because i think i 'm pregnant . [ scene_break ] summer : i 'm sorry , faith . i ca n't this weekend . i 'm going back down to georgia to see my mom . thank you . sharon : well , i guess my memory 's a little spottier than i thought . what 's phyllis doing down in georgia ? [ next_on ] jack : been taking eavesdropping lessons from your new husband , jill ? jill : the whole town knows that this hussy slept with my son . nick : what do you mean , phyllis did n't fall ? you were n't there . sharon : yes , i was . | cane goes to visit lily in her office at jabot . in talking to cane , lily begins to undress as he closes the door and they begin to kiss . at sharon 's home , noah and faith make a `` welcome home `` banner for sharon 's homecoming . at the hospital , nick lets sharon know that he is falling in love with her again . sharon tells nick that this is all wrong . at the coffeehouse , neil fixes himself a cup of coffee when michael comes in to join him . neil lets him know that he and leslie broke up . lauren comes looking for neil but finds hilary instead . lauren wants neil to sign off on the dress she has in her arms . lauren asks hilary if there are any models available to try on the dress . when hilary tells her that none are available , lauren asks hilary to try on the dress . courtney visits noah at sharon 's to show off her police uniform . despite lily 's seduction attempts , cane tells her that he still wants to work for newman . lily begins to undress again and they kiss . hilary tries on the dress and neil thinks that she is a `` knockout `` . at the coffeehouse , fen joins summer at her table . they begin to discuss college which surprises fen that she is going to college . summer and fen discuss how they are clean from drugs . courtney walks in . |
[ knock on door ] joe : wow . you came right over . avery : well , you made it sound like life or death . joe : you 're dressed perfectly . avery : you 're not . joe : sorry . avery : what is this about ? joe : the charity . avery : well , i already told you . i got gabriel bingham to sign all the paperwork . joe : yeah , but we still need our million - dollar donor to get the ball rolling . avery : oh , oh , is that all ? joe : you know , big money equals big press . avery : well , yes , press will help us raise more funds . joe : exactly . avery : starting tonight . joe : yes . avery : with ? joe : dinner . downstairs . avery : joe , i am not having dinner with you . if you want to discuss business , then we can do that . joe : you , me , jack , and phyllis . avery : my sister agreed to have dinner ? joe : well , i knew she 'd turn me down if you were n't with me . so , what do you say ? dinner . you do eat , do n't you ? avery : joe ... joe : just dinner downstairs , the four of us . strictly business . avery : [ sighs ] ought to be an interesting evening . jack : red , red , red , red , red . you know i would do anything for you -- anything . phyllis : then do this . relax . let your i.t . department handle jabot being hacked for a couple of hours . jack : who 's gon na handle victor showing up in my office ? phyllis : you . after dinner . i truly and really absolutely appreciate you doing this . pretty please ? jack : a guy 's got to eat . phyllis : i think i 'll marry you . jack : you better . i am a little surprised that you accepted joe clark 's invitation so quickly . phyllis : well , i 'd like to hear more about his foundation . jack : uh - huh . phyllis : okay , fine . my motive is n't completely altruistic . jack : you 're worried about your sister . phyllis : you know what ? avery claims that her work with joe is platonic and professional . jack : and you do n't believe her . phyllis : and i do n't believe joe . this dinner will give me a chance to see if he 's passionate about this project or my sister . cane : this is the best way to maximize profits in this division . jill : that 's your opinion . cane : no , it 's not my opinion . it is fact . and if you just take the time to look at it -- jill : oh , you think i have n't ? listen , with all due respect , cane , i appreciate your opinion . i just do n't happen to share it . that 's all . cane : so we 're at a standoff . jill : a standoff ? i do n't think so , no . no , we 're gon na do it my way because i am making the final decision , right ? cane : you know what ? i think it 's about time that we reassess the way we 've structured things at chancellor . michael : i am gon na wrap things up here and meet you at the club . lauren : w - w - wait . not home ? michael : going out 's more romantic . and the rest of the night will be about just you and me . lauren : okay , wait , wait , wait . are you sure ? michael : why would n't i be ? lauren : well , honey , the last time i tried to surprise you , it did n't exactly go very well . michael : i would like you to chalk that up to me working long hours and being punchy and being a bit of an ass . lauren : are you more rested now ? michael : i 'm rested and repentant . let me make it up to you . you know , i 'm just closing in on the end of my treatment . we have n't celebrated that yet . lauren : whoo - hoo ! [ laughs ] the end is in sight ! i 'm so excited . [ chuckles ] michael : it 's been a long time . lauren : yeah . yeah , it has . you and me eating and laughing and celebrating . i love it . i ca n't wait . kevin : hello ! place of business . is n't that a health code violation ? lauren : [ laughs ] i will see you later . michael : it 's a date . lauren : bye , kevin . kevin : bye . [ kisses ] you summoned . i 'm here . what 's up ? michael : i heard from paul that you got yourself suspended . kevin : oh , yeah . that . michael : that . being you were improperly using the gcpd computer system . kevin : i tell you , my boss and my brother being friends -- very inconvenient . michael : paul also said that you refused to tell him what you were searching for . kevin : i 'm not telling you , either . michael : i want to know what 's going on with you , kevin . kevin : well , here 's the story . michael : and do not try to play me . i know this job is important to you . you would n't just cavalierly risk throwing it all away , so what the hell was so important ? [ knock on door ] sharon : dylan ! what are you doing back here so soon ? dylan : just , uh , wanted to check on you . sharon : oh , well , thank you . um , can i get you anything ? dylan : uh , no , i 'm -- sharon : [ laughing ] oh , my gosh . wow , i suddenly have lots of visitors . courtney , i have n't seen you in awhile . courtney : oh , y the life of a cop 's like . sharon : so , what brings you both by ? noah : um , well , uh ... [ chuckles ] we have some news . dylan : uh , if you need me to ... noah : no , it 's fine . mom , we 're getting married . sharon : married ? oh , my gosh ! what a surprise ! that is wonderful ! oh , you have to tell me about the proposal ! when is the wedding ? noah : tomorrow . jill : it 's funny . i do n't find the idea of appealing . cane : and i did n't think you would , but that does n't that we should not discuss it . jill : i understand why this would be very frustrating for you because you did run chancellor , right ? it must kill you to take orders from me . to be my second - in - command . cane : well , that 's because there were mitigating circumstances surrounding hilary and devon 's secret affair , but those circumstances have now changed . but if you want to stick to our agreement , then let me bring up this point . you told me that my father would not be involved in the running of chancellor , but here he is , colin atkinson , making decisions by your side . colin : somebody mention my name , hmm ? michael : why , of all things , would you hack into the police computer system ? kevin : here 's what i will tell you . i was using my superpowers for good . michael : sidebar -- should i be troubled that you think you have superpowers ? kevin : can you just trust me on this ? i was n't doin michael : well , obviously paul disagrees . and now since you suddenly started talking like a character in one of those books that you like , i have all the more reason to think that there is something i 'm concerned about . so , what 's the big secret ? kevin : maybe i did n't feel like opening up to you because i did n't bing my stupidity in my face . michael : so , this was unintentional ? just a stupid mistake ? kevin : i got caught , did n't i ? it 's not a big deal . michael : the big deal is , you 've finally gotten your life in order , and now you 're screwing it all up again . kevin : michael , i - i got suspended . i did n't get fire michael : that 's just one step away from being out of a job ! why ca n't you -- you know , fine ! you want to wreck everything you 've worked for , have at it . i do n't have time to worry about you , too t tomorrow ? you 're getting married tomorrow ? dylan : congratulations , you guys . noah : thank you . we really are excited . courtney : thanks , dylan . noah : thank you . mom , uh , are you excited or ... ? sharon : this is a sho courtney : [ laughs ] noah : look , i know . i know it 's a lot to absorb all at once . i do . it just -- courtney and i -- courtney : we really , really want you and nick to be at the wedding . noah : we want your blessing . sharon : what did your dad say ? noah : nothing yet . i mean , we 've been playing a little bit of phone tag , but i 'm sure he 's gon na be just as shocked as you sharon : shocked -- yeah , that -- that covers it . it 's kind of sudden going from engagement to wedding in 24 hours . noah : i know . you know , in so many ways , it 's really not that sudden at all . courtney : we 've already been living together for a while now , noah : i love this woman . and when i thought about marrying her , i - i knew it was right . i do n't want to wait , mom . sharon : why not ? noah : because life 's too short . courtney : that 's the way i 've always felt . when you learn you ca n't take time for granted , and , sharon , i promise i never been more sure about anyone or anything . noah : what 's on your mind , mom ? sharon : noah ... you 're my only son . and while you 're always gon na be my little boy , you have grown into a man . and you found such a wonderful young woman to share your life with . my blessing . noah : thanks , mom . courtney : so you 'll be at the wedding ? sharon : front row . noah : you 're sure you 're okay with all this ? sharon : you know , i 'm proud . i am relieved . noah : [ chuckles ] and ? sharon : after everything that you 've been through with your father and me , that you believe in marriage ... i wish the both of you every happiness . noah : thank you . joe : well , i appreciate you taking the time to have dinner with us this evening . phyllis : i could n't resist the opportunity . joe : a leap from your last endeavor in genoa city . phyllis : the real - estate deal , when you were secretly working with victor newman . joe : well , no secrets here . it 's a personal passion of mine . avery : uh , you know , since our table 's not ready , why do n't you and jack go grab a drink at the bar ? phyllis : while you and i twid avery : i will fill you in on everything . phyllis : feels a little `` divide and conquer . avery : whatever works . joe : shall we ? jack : shall we ? avery : joe is not hitting on me . phyllis : are you sure about that ? one minute you 're agreeing to work together , the next you 're planning family dinners . avery : business dinner . phyllis : if i did n't know better , the two of you look like a couple . avery : okay , you know what ? you can keep singing this song . it is not like that at all . phyllis : really ? where 's dylan ? avery : this is business , my business , not my fiancé 's , and the truth is i did n't even know dinner until just a few minutes ago . phyllis : yeah , well , joe 's st . avery : yes , because he is determined to raise money for his charity as quickly a possible . phyllis : and that 's his only incentive ? ave b been divorced for years . he is very clear on where we stand . : : agreeing to work with him might have made things less clear . avery : phyllis , i took this project because ve in it . and i know how personal it is to phyllis : personal . avery : no , i -- okay . i did not mean it like will you just listen to joe and what he has to say about the charity ? before dinner is out , you will see him and the work we 're doing in a new joe : now , jack , i realize your time 's valuable , so we can wait for dessert , or ... jack : no , no , no , no , no . we know why we 're here . you 're looking for donors for your foundation . joe : i am . phyllis : tell us about it . joe : well , we save lives . avery : uh , the organization provides safe haven for battered women and children . phyllis : oh , what does that entail ? shelter , or ... counseling ? avery : yes , legal services , employment assistance , mentoring . joe : we want to empower these women . it 's very difficult for them to break away from the shadows of the abuser , and that 's exactly what this organization does so that they can go on and build strong homes for their children . jack : sounds like a worthwhile cause . phyllis : i agree . tell me , joe , what drew you to a women 's charity ? so much so it made you stay in town ? joe : well , it 's very personal for me . phyllis : why 's that ? joe : because i used to be one of those abused kids . cane : dad , will you please go away ? we 're trying to have a private conversation . jill : honey , come on . it 's your father . we 're family . surely we can talk about it together . colin : so , what were we discussing ? jill : we were discussing the possible restructuring at chancellor . colin : i thought things were going quite well . cane : not for me . jill : see , here 's the thing -- i believe that a lot of this is because of ... misplaced anger on your part . cane : [ laughs ] what misplaced anger do i have ? jill : you have a lot of responsibility at chancellor , cane . cane : no , no , no . do n't avoid the question . what misplaced anger do i have ? jill : okay . your marriage to lily has hit a rough patch , okay , while colin and i are stronger than ever . cane : oh , okay . i see what 's happening here . i 'm supposed to be jealous of a relationship and a marriage based on blackmail and backstabbing . is that what this is ? colin : and we 're all the better for it , i might add . jill : [ chuckles ] cane : all right . okay . my professional concerns have nothing to do with my private life . as a matter of fact , lily and i are fine . we are back on track . jill : why do i get the sense that that 's not entirely true ? cane : well , i 'm telling you it 's true . thank you . jill : you need to stop stressing about chancellor and put more energy into your marriage . now , my sister 's here . are we done ? cane : we are very done . goodbye , dad . colin : before you go ... i got two words for you . move on . kevin : i 'm sorry i upset you . michael : you had your chance to come clean , kevin . just do n't come running to me to bail you out when you get in more trouble . kevin : i wo n't . i promise . michael : [ chuckles ] you say that with such sincerity . it 's like you almost believe it . kevin : yeah , i get that you 're upset about me and my job , but you 're wound so tight . did you get some bad news from the doctor or something ? michael : good news . i 'm almost finished my radiation treatment . next up , hormone therapy . kevin : no setbacks ? michael : not a one . satisfied ? kevin : no . not at all . sharon : oh , my gosh . look how beautiful ! let me see this ring ! so , a simple wedding ? courtney : kind of has to be . [ chuckles ] we 're just doing it at the park , and we 're gon na have a justice of peace . sharon : oh ... noah : so , i was a little surprised to find you here . dylan : uh , just checking on your mom . noah : did something else happen ? dylan : nah , she had n't mentioned anything . noah : so , why do you feel like you need to protect her ? dylan : i 'm trying to find out the truth . noah : what , from my mother ? she does n't know anything . she did n't have anything to do with what happened to austin . dylan : i 'm just trying to put pieces together , noah . noah : how could you think she would have something to do with this ? dylan : what are -- what are you talking about ? noah : she was n't even at the cabin . dylan : faith said that she was in the woods with sharon that night . noah : faith is a child , okay ? she does n't understand . you just took her word ? you did n't even talk to my mom ? dylan : no , that 's why i came by -- to talk to her . noah : to question her ? were you trying to dig up some dirt on her while you -- while you 're smiling in her face ? you expect me to go along with this ? huh ? listen to me , i am -- i am sick of people lying to my mother , okay , and getting into her head . sharon : what ? what 's going on over here ? noah : um ... look , austin was murdered . sharon : wh - what are you talking about ? noah : yeah . it 's true . and dylan thinks you did it . sharon : austin was murdered ? courtney : what are you doing ? noah : i 'm just trying to clear things up for dylan here . sharon : a - and dylan , you think that i ... ? noah : look , somebody killed austin at abby 's valentine 's party . sharon : you saw ... noah : no . well , we were drugged and we were passed out . and we tried to cover it 'cause we were scared . but somebody 's been threatening us to keep quiet . sharon : noah , why did n't you tell me about this ? noah : because i did n't want to get you dragged into this conspiracy . but now people know that you gave that interview to austin . sharon : oh , my gosh . that message on my mirror . courtney : kyle wrote that . sharon : what ? why would he do that ? courtney : he wanted to see if you would react . sharon : they suspect me . noah : unlike kyle or summer or dylan , i know -- courtney : we . noah : we know that there 's no possible way you could have anything to do with austin 's death . sharon : well , thank you for believing in me , both of you . and dylan , for your information , um , i am innocent . i thought austin died in a car accident . courtney : sharon , i hate to ask this , but ... sharon : no , i - i - i wo n't say a word to anyone . i would never put either one of you at risk . okay , look , enough of this . you two better get out of here . you have a wedding to plan . noah : okay . what about you ? sharon : i think i have some things to discuss with dylan . [ door closes ] sharon : when ? dylan : i do n't -- i do n't know what you 're asking . sharon : i thought you were my friend . i want to know when that changed . dylan : it -- it has n't changed . sharon : you said that you were trying to help me and protect me . dylan : i was trying to . i am trying to help you . sharon : all this time , you 're trying to get me to confide in you . really , you did n't believe a word i was saying . dylan : have you told me the truth ? sharon : go to hell ! dylan : where were you that night ? sharon : i told you . you already know . dylan : no . faith said that she was in the woods with you . now , you never mentioned any detour when you were supposedly going to a hotel room . so exactly what were you doing out there ? joe : my mom dragged us to a shelter , and ... hid from my father , and that was the first time i went to sleep not afraid . yeah . they helped her find a job and eventually a home and then she -- she built us a great life . phyllis : avery did n't mention any of this . avery : well , it was n't my story to tell . and when joe and i were married , i thought that i understood . joe : well , you did . avery : no , i did n't . not until i found out our dad was n't the man i thought he was , and then i understood better what a father 's betrayal does . it cuts so deep . phyllis : it 's not the same type of abuse joe suffered . avery : no , it is n't , but you suffered , too . and i ca n't think of any greater pain than realizing you 're not safe , physically or emotionally , with the person that 's supposed to love you . jack : tell you what , joe . i am prepared to make a generous contribution to better days foundation . as well , phyllis and i are about to get married . how about we ask our family and friends to give to your foundation rather than giving us wedding gifts ? avery : [ chuckles ] joe : thank you , jack . avery : yes . thank you . that means so much to us . colin : look , son , i 'm just looking out for you . cane : you expect me to believe that , huh ? colin : i can understand you wanting to be higher up on the chancellor food chain . cane : where i should be . colin : the point is jill 's not gon na give you any more power . and for as long as you 've wanted to be head of chancellor , she 's wanted it longer . cane : so basically you 're telling me i should shut my mouth and have no input at chancellor even though it 's my input that has led the company to its recent success . is that what you 're telling me ? colin : if you can . cane : and let you become the official number two ? colin : [ chuckles ] cane : hell ... no . colin : look , i do n't need the title . you called it when you said i 've got my wife 's ear . cane : you played us both , did n't you ? colin : look , i do n't want things to get ugly between you and jill . and i do n't want you taking this stress home to your family . cane : so , what are you suggesting ? colin : find another company , one where you can reap the accolades , you can have the success that you deserve and desire . cane : i am not going anywhere . lauren : were n't you just in the middle of something with colin and cane ? jill : i think cane needs a break from me . lauren : really ? why ? jill : he did n't like it when i told him that he was being too sensitive about chancellor because of the problems in his marriage . lauren : sis , you know , when you hit a stumbling block in your marriage , it takes a while to get your footing again . jill : mm . lauren : he and lily are solid . they 'll get past this . jill : good . so , you and michael . lauren : i am happy to report that it looks like his treatments are a success . jill : oh , that 's wonderful ! lauren : is n't it ? jill : okay , so everything 's back to normal ? lauren : we 've had -- we 've had a rough couple days . jill : 'cause of the radiation ? lauren : that and work and he 's just -- he 's exhausted and ... you know what ? we -- we 're back on the road to normal . i know it . michael : you 're trying to talk about me to get yourself out of the hot seat . ha . well - played , brother . well - played . kevin : your move . michael : forget it . you 're not even listening to me anyway . and i 'm anxious to get to my wife for a well - deserved evening of celebration . kevin : you say that so sincerely . it 's almost like you believe it . michael : i 'm being honest , whereas you would n't know honesty if it hit you on the ... kevin : i saw the less - than - enthusiastic look on your face when lauren left . michael : you 're delusional . kevin : actually , no . i 'm having pretty serious déjà vu . this reminds me of when you failed to tell lauren about your cancer diagnosis . so what are you lying to your wife about this time ? cane : hey . lauren : hey . are you here for lily ? cane : uh , no . she 's in the meeting , so i 'm waiting . lauren : it 's a lot more fun to wait with a buddy . cane : well ... hello , buddy . lauren : [ chuckles ] cane : so , how are you ? lauren : um , better than you from what i hear . cane : oh . so you talked to jill . lauren : i did . cane : yeah . lauren : you know , you were nice enough to let me vent the other day about what michael and i are going through . if you want to talk about it , i 'm here . cane : thank you , but there 's only really two things i want right now , and that 's a cold beer and for this day to be over . lauren : let me help you with one of those , okay ? please , uh , could you get this man a cold beer ? [ chuckles ] michael : you 're accusing me of mistreating my wife ? kevin : well , that 's what you 're doing if you 're keeping things from her . you know , you should be doing the happy dance for the way the two of you have come through this . michael : it 's not over . kevin : okay , so you have n't gotten it all clear just yet , but like you said , after a few more treatments , you will . michael : even then , it wo n't be the same . i 'm not the same man i was before i found out i had cancer . kevin : nobody would be . this changes a person , but , michael , you have to talk to lauren about how you 're feeling . michael : i 've tried to . i have tried to tell her that i 've changed . but she refuses to see it , and by the time she does , it 'll be too late . kevin : well , too late for what ? michael : i do n't want us going through the motions , dancing around the painful reality . kevin : wh - what reality ? michael : that we can never get back to what we once were . kevin : then do n't try and go back . go forward . you still love lauren as much as you always have , right ? michael : god , yes . lauren 's happiness is the only thing that 's important . i owe her that . no matter what it takes . jack : so , you get me the information . i 'll see that the money is wired . avery : i 'll do that . phyllis : i 'll be right back . [ smooches ] lauren : hi , sweetheart . we 're seeing each other next week , right ? phyllis : absolutely . lauren : okay . see you then . cane : hey . joe : oh , i was just taking care of the bill . phyllis : oh , are you leaving ? joe : yeah , i need to get back to work , but i asked the waiter to set you and jack up with coffee , dessert , champagne , whatever . phyllis : well , that was thoughtful . joe : well , consider it a thank you for the sizable donation to my organization . phyllis : oh , i suspect you 'll have more generous donations . what you went through -- it has a powerful effect on people . joe : you think i 'm using my past to lure your soft - hearted sister away from dylan , huh ? phyllis : are you ? joe : avery was the first person i trusted to open up with about my past . she was the first woman to understand who i am . asking her to help me in this endeavor ... seems to be a natural fit . we have a deep bond . phyllis : very deep . the deepest . sharon : i was n't in the woods . dylan : where did you go ? sharon : i do n't have to explain myself to you . dylan : i ca n't help you unless you tell me everything , sharon . sharon : you do n't want to help me ! you 've been lying to me the whole time ! dylan : no , i 'm trying to solve this , and the more honest you are with me , the better -- sharon : fine , you want the truth ? i will tell you the truth . i had a panic attack . yeah . i was in the car , with my child in the back seat , hyperventilating . i felt like my heart was going to explode . dylan : faith did n't say that . sharon : well , faith fell asleep , and thank god , because ... [ sighs ] i just kept driving . i thought if i kept driving , maybe it would calm me down . dylan : but -- but with the storm , why -- sharon : why did n't i pull over ? i do n't know . because i was n't thinking clearly . it was hard enough just trying to breathe . dylan : where did you go ? faith must have woken up at some point , because she said she was in a wooded area . unless you 're saying that faith made that up . sharon : all right . you got me , dylan . you know , i really did n't expect that faith would ruin this for me . yeah , i drove to the abbott cabin and i murdered austin because he refused to delete that interview i gave him about nick . but i did n't want to leave the body laying there , though . that was too messy . and there was a snowstorm outside , my child was in the back seat of my car , but i figured , `` hey , i 'm gon na use my superhuman strength and drag austin 's body out of the cabin into the car and make it look like he was in a car accident . `` is that what you want me to say ? it is , is n't it ? is n't it ? ! dylan : sharon , come on . sharon : is n't it ? ! you think i 'm crazy . why do n't you just admit it ? jack : no , i 'm glad i came . phyllis : oh , after i wrangled you into this ? jack : well , it feels good to do something good for the world . how you feeling about joe 's intentions regarding your sister ? phyllis : oh , i was right . he wants her back . jack : well , that ca n't happen . she 's engaged to dylan . phyllis : and i do not doubt she loves him very much . jack : but you think she 's still distracted by joe . phyllis : i think my sister is a sucker for the underdog , and he knew she could n't resist helping him fight for something that means so much to him . jack : well , you 're her sister . you could warn her . phyllis : ah , she wo n't listen . if avery 's not careful , she will find herself drawn back to joe quicker than she realizes . joe : well , i could n't have done it without you . avery : your story convinced them . joe : yes , but you being there helped me tell it . avery : joe , you have the ability to get into people 's hearts and make them understand that this cause can change lives . you 're gon na help so many women and children with this charity . joe : thank you . avery : okay . i should go . joe : yeah . sweet dreams . you deserve them . avery : good night . joe : good night . kevin : why would you guys want to talk about the investigation tonight ? you 're getting married tomorrow . noah : well , [ clears throat ] we saw my mom . courtney : and we told her about austin 's murder . kevin : how many people are we gon na bring into this ? noah : had to be done . courtney : i 'm the one who insisted on this meeting . i ca n't stop thinking about accessing the department 's surveillance cameras . noah : wait , that 's why you wanted to see him ? courtney : yeah , noah , if we can just figure out why austin was following jack that night in chancellor park , then maybe we can just shut this all down before our wedding . noah : it can wait . courtney -- courtney : i ca n't let this go . i know that it makes you uncomfortable , and i understand . i -- noah : no . kevin got caught . and he 's a genius with computers . now , you try this and you could get kicked off the force . and paul 's gon na be asking a bunch of questions that we do n't want him asking . kevin : actually , thanks to my epic fail , i could help courtney avoid getting caught . courtney : you can help me access the footage without bumping into firewalls ? kevin : yeah . yeah , i 've got it all figured out . sharon : get the hell out . dylan : come on , sharon . i 'm just trying to sort out what happened . sharon : well , i do n't know what happened because i was n't at the abbott cabin that night . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : i did not kill austin . i 'm not some horrible monster . dylan : i know . i know that . i know you 're not . but i also know firsthand that things can get out of control . sharon : well , i would never lose it like that . to think that you would even wonder if i could take that young man 's life and -- and while my daughter 's asleep in the car ... did you talk to nick about this ? dylan : no . no , of course not . sharon : what about any of the other kids ? dylan : no . i would n't do that to you . sharon : because if nick found out about this -- dylan : no , i 'm certain that nick does n't know about it . and i understand why you would n't want him to hear it . [ sighs ] the kids saw your interview about nick on austin 's computer . they told me what you said . sharon : and you think that 's a possible motive for the murder . that 's what you 're thinking , are n't you ? you are . you think i killed austin to protect nick 's secret so that i could use it for leverage . dylan : i know how desperate you are to keep faith in your life . this looks bad . it looks real bad , sharon . jill : so you asked cane to step aside ? colin : i want my wife and my son to succeed . besides , he 'd be better off if he 's not in your shadow , and , well , you do n't need the help . jill : so , how did he take it ? colin : he understood . jill : oh , colin . colin : yeah . prepare for battle . when my son wants something , he goes after it . jill : you know , i expected that this day would come , but i am not worried . 'cause with you at my side , it wo n't be much of a fight . lauren : [ laughs ] that 's very funny . cane : so , where did you guys meet ? lauren : we actually met here . and , um ... [ indistinct conversation ] lauren : [ chuckles ] no , not friends like that . cane : oh , okay . lauren : no , no , no . i had a boutique -- well , my boutique here , and he sort of was interested in me ... [ cell phone chimes ] lauren : ... and so that 's how we met . it 's probably just michael saying that he 's on his way . oh . hmm . cane : what 's the matter ? is something wrong ? lauren : uh , he 's not coming . work . cane : you know , uh , lily 's probably tied up in this meeting for about another hour , so ... you want to get some dinner ? lauren : you know what ? why not ? cane : yeah ? lauren : yeah . you want to go sit over there ? cane : sure . lauren : okay . thank you . cane : you 're welcome . lauren : how about this one ? jack : i have another question about tonight . phyllis : this is our time . no more talk about my sister 's personal life . jack : no , no . this is about us . phyllis : okay . i love talking about us . jack : [ chuckles ] i offered to have other people make donations rather than give us wedding gifts , and as soon as it came out of my mouth , i realized maybe that 's not what you want . phyllis : honey , those women and children need that money to make new lives . we do n't need a bunch of silver bowls and vases we 'll never use . jack : i had a feeling that 's what you 'd say . and do n't worry . i 'll still get you something special . phyllis : i already have everything i want , okay ? jack : mm . courtney : come here . look , you see what i 'm doing as risking our future . i see it as guaranteeing the future that we want . i love you , noah . and i plan on spending many , many years together as husband and wife . but we ca n't settle in to happily married life when there 's this murderer running around threatening us . i need to put an end to this . noah : [ sighs ] i mean , your mind 's made up . courtney : [ chuckles ] how 's your mind ? noah : it 's freaking out . but i 'm not gon na stop you . not so fast . just do me one favor , okay , please ? just wait until after the wedding . courtney : tomorrow , i 'll be all about being a bride and a newlywed . but kevin 's here . he might as well tell me everything he knows . kevin : all right . to pull this off , you have to do exactly as i say . avery : [ sighs ] i am so happy to see you . dylan : did you eat ? avery : uh , no . i - i ended up having to go out for dinner . joe invited me to join him while he , uh , met with phyllis and jack about contributing to the charity . dylan : mm . well , i - i got held up with something , too . avery : with work ? dylan : yeah . avery : okay , well , i 'm beat . you ready for bed ? dylan : yeah . i 'll be right in . avery : okay . [ next_on ] abby : kyle called , and suddenly courtney and noah are getting married today . stitch : today ? what 's the rush ? summer : does n't she look gorgeous ? kyle : yes , she does . sharon : the real killer can place me near the scene of the crime . he is gon na make sure i get framed for that murder . | nikki takes the fingerprints to paul , but he refuses to help her . she confronts victor , who tells her he left them for his private investigator because there was a breach at newman enterprises . when nikki leaves , victor calls someone and says the fingerprints are vital for the next step of their plan . kevin announces that he found footage of surveillance of jack abbott in chancellor park . he tries to recover more of the footage but sets off an alarm . paul suspends him . michael and lauren plan to go out for dinner to celebrate michael nearing the end of radiation . kevin shows up and michael tells him that he wo n't be bailing him out if kevin gets in trouble again . while dylan visits sharon to check on her , noah and courtney announce their engagement . sharon is thrilled . noah tells sharon that austin was murdered and dylan thinks sharon did it . sharon tells dylan to leave . cane tells jill he thinks chancellor needs to be restructured . jill thinks cane is just stressed because his marriage is on the rocks . colin tells cane to move on to another company but cane says he is n't going anywhere . lauren finds herself waiting at the bar for michael while cane is waiting for lily . michael walks in to find the two laughing and having a good time . he texts lauren to tell her he ca n't make it to dinner . cane asks lauren if she 'd like to join him . |
[ previously_on ] alyssa : my father was n't a killer , but yours definitely is . adam : have you written the story ? alyssa : it 's almost done . all i need is another quick pass . adam : okay . it 's all in there . we got him . sharon : i just ca n't stop thinking about tomorrow . rey : your scan . sharon : i 'm gon na find out if the chemo worked , and what my surgery options are . phyllis : would n't it be sad if there were no second chances at love ? nick : or third or fourth or fifth ? phyllis : yeah . nick : [ sighs ] [ exhales sharply ] phyllis : we have had a very long journey together , nick newman . do you want to carry on ? do you want to speed it up ? or do you want to end it right here ? amanda : [ chuckles ] there is only one thing that can make me smile like that . nikki : [ sighs ] victoria , i really wish you would reconsider . victoria : mom ! nikki : well , you just had that scare with the chest pains . victoria : well , i know , which turned out to be nothing . nikki : uh , angina , my dear , is not nothing . the cardiologist warned not to get stressed , to not do too much . victoria : i won't . promise . nikki : [ sighs ] what suddenly made you decide to go back to work anyway ? victoria : [ sighs ] billy . nikki : i do n't understand . victoria : well , i asked him to come over so that we could talk , only i did most of the talking . nikki : oh ? what did you say ? victoria : i explained that , going forward , we would be co - parents , not friends , not a couple , no possibility of romance ever . i did n't realize until the words came out of my mouth how badly i wanted him out of my life . and i said goodbye , and i meant it . and i just feel -- i feel completely liberated . nikki : i think that 's wonderful . victoria : thank you . it feels like this weight has been lifted off my shoulders . i mean , last night i slept better than i have in weeks . nikki : oh , darling , you have come so far . i 'm very proud of you . victoria : thank you . i 'm proud of myself . and in order to celebrate , i am gon na head back to the office . nikki : well , um ... alright . but -- but , listen , take it easy the first couple of days , okay ? just two hours or so and then see how you feel before you commit to more . victoria : mom , okay . i promise i 'll think about it . nikki : [ sighs ] victoria : mwah ! nikki : love you . victoria : love you . victor : i was a little surprised to get your call . adam : look , i wanted to meet because i meant what i said . you know , the way that we treat each other -- it 's gon na be the true test of our relationship . it 's our deeds that matter , not our words . victor : so , to what do you attribute this newfound attitude ? adam : well ... believe it or not , kansas , you know , seeing the farm again , the place where i grew up , filled with indelible memories . victor : yeah . although you said it looked a little frayed at the edges , right ? adam : mm . well , look , a broken furnace , leaky roof , fences down -- it can all be fixed . victor : mm - hmm . adam : just seeing it through connor 's eyes -- it gave me a new perspective . victor : how nice . adam : mm - hmm . i 'm feeling a kind of contentment that i have n't experienced in quite a while . victor : oh , yeah . adam : yeah . victor : that 's a profound statement , you know . adam : i suppose it is . victor : yeah . all this because you took a trip back to your boyhood home . adam : what else would it be ? victor : i have no idea . you tell me . abby : hi ! devon : hi ! when did you and chance get back from your trip ? abby : oh , late last night . i am totally jet - lagged , but i could not wait to tell you our news . devon : what 's the news ? is it about colin ? was he spotted ? abby : it 's even better than that . devon : what ? abby : devon , they caught him . devon : what ? abby : [ laughs ] devon : really ? abby : sit . yes . yes . that 's why i went to europe with chance . he was following a lead with some connections that he has there . devon : mm - hmm . abby : so he put together a team , set up a trap , and colin walked right into it . devon : get out of here . abby : [ laughs ] devon : where 's colin now ? abby : the swiss authorities have him in custody , and they will be extraditing him in a few days . devon : well , i 'll be damned . [ both laugh ] abby : ah , it was such a rush watching chance in action and then so satisfying to see them haul colin away in handcuffs after everything he put you and jill through . devon : yeah . that 's -- that blows me away . abby : [ laughs ] devon : it really does . thank you for sharing that with me . abby : of course . so , what have you been up to ? devon : nothing that exciting . i 've been making a lot of progress with the community clinic . abby : oh , the one new hope 's setting up ? devon : yeah , yeah , yeah . it 's free medical care for anybody who needs it , and today is our first official opening day . abby : wow ! congratulations . devon : thank you . abby : gosh , i go abroad for a few short days , and you are putting together minor miracles . devon : oh , well , yeah . well , i had a lot of help from elena and nate , who are actually at the clinic right now seeing patients and overseeing the last of the remodeling . abby : oh , it sounds like they have their hands full . devon : they do , but they 're loving every minute of it , on top of their full- time jobs at the hospital . abby : that 's dedication . devon : yeah . yeah . we 've also been working with this young man that we met who came into the clinic , who just lost his grandfather . they 're making sure he does n't fall through the cracks . abby : hmm . good for you . devon : yeah . and believe it or not , amanda , of all people , has been a -- a really big help legally and with kind of building an emotional bridge with this kid . abby : mm . i think that 's the first time i 've ever heard you say her name without steam coming out of your ears . [ both laugh ] devon : we 've gotten past a lot . we 're in a better place now . abby : how does elena feel about that ? devon : she feels great . she 's great with it . nate : okay . take all the pills until they 're gone . do n't stop halfway through the bottle because you think you 're feeling better . see you back here in a week . elena : [ chuckles ] i ca n't believe how many patients we 've had in just a couple of hours . the word is really starting to spread . nate : starting ? it has been nonstop . elena : yeah . i mean , i 'm really starting to feel like we 're a part of this community . do n't you ? nate : mm . getting there . elena : hearing the people and meeting them and knowing their stories and knowing that there 's a need for a place like this , a place that 's not just a clinic that offers free care , but a place in their neighborhood that gives them hope . the radiologist will be in shortly to explain the results of the ultrasound . sharon : thank you . of course . this is hal . additional sponsorship dr. price : sharon , i have your results . so , let 's compare today 's scan with your last one , okay ? the neoadjuvant infusions you 've had , if successful , will have reduced the size of the lesion sufficiently to allow for a less invasive procedure -- a lumpectomy instead of a full mastectomy , okay ? nick : no , no , i do n't want your excuses . i want you to do your job . i want that report in my hands by the end of the day . oh , well , i 'll take that as a compliment . get your staff together and work faster . [ receiver slams ] [ sighs ] oh , my god . i sound like my dad ? really ? [ breathes deeply ] [ door opens ] victoria : what 's up ? the boss - lady is back . nick : look at you , looking all feisty again . victoria : yeah , well , it 's great to be here . and in case there is any doubt , that 's not a joke . i 'm taking back the reins . nick : today ? victoria : no . a week from next tuesday . yes ! today . so , i 'm gon na grab a muffin and a coffee , and i 'll let you start debriefing me . nick : vick , this is , uh -- i - it 's amazing , but ... victoria : what ? what ? what , you do n't think i 'm up for it ? nick : well , are you ? victoria : yes . i mean , physically , i 'm fine , and emotionally , i 'm -- i 'm in much better shape than the last time we spoke . nick : yeah , you could n't figure out why you were n't bouncing back faster than you thought you should . victoria : i was trapped . i was -- i was stuck in a trap of my own making , which is where all of the -- the uncertainty and the weariness was coming from . i just did n't see it at the time . nick : how 'd you figure things out ? victoria : i do n't know . i think that misery has a way of producing clarity . and i came to some very big realizations , mostly about billy . nick : like what ? victoria : well , that billy is who he is and we are completely wrong for each other . so it 's just time for me to accept that and move on . nick : well , i could not be happier for you . victoria : thank you . you know , you 're not the first person who 's said that to me . nick : and i 'm not gon na be the last . victoria : [ laughs ] nick : you look great . i could n't be more proud of you . victoria : thank you . i 'm sorry it took me so long to snap out of it , but i needed to do it for myself and for the kids and get back to work and -- and being well , back to business . nick : life goes on . victoria : indeed it does . and for me , this is what it looks like . victor : what was the source of this newfound contentment that you 're talking about ? please enlighten me . adam : [ sighs ] things have been going my way ... victor : ah . adam : ... for a change . victor : nice . adam : i mean , chelsea and i -- we 're happy . victor : mm - hmm . adam : connor -- he 's enjoying the new school , and he loves visiting the ranch . victor : mm - hmm . adam : and it 's just ... lately i found myself thinking about the special bond you and i share . victor : uh - huh . you mean because of your mother . adam : no , i mean 'cause of us ... victor : aha . adam : ... you and me . you may not know this , but when i was a kid , i idolized you ... victor : you did ? adam : ... long before i knew you were my father . victor : well , i 'll be damned . adam : mm - hmm . victor : really ? how nice is that . adam : yeah , you had this way of letting me know that i 'd pleased you . victor : oh , yeah . adam : and i 've been searching for that feeling my entire life , you know , striving to win your approval . victor : uh - huh . adam : i mean , that 's why i seized control of newman when you were presumed dead in mexico . victor : oh , yeah . adam : oh , hell , that 's why i joined forces with jack to try to bring you down . never mind how it looked to the rest of the world . you and i -- we knew the truth . victor : mm - hmm . adam : and you loved that i went to those lengths ... victor : mm - hmm . adam : ... that i could be that ruthless because that 's what you 'd do . victor : mm . adam : and i am exactly like you . victor : mm . adam : which is what you have always wanted . victor : hmm . adam : [ inhales sharply ] but you know what they say . victor : what do they say ? [ mug thuds ] adam : be careful what you wish for . victor : mm . amanda : so , you 're telling me that that sparkle in your eye is because you scored a new client for this hotel ? phyllis : well , you know , it 's a very fruitful negotiation . amanda : mm . and this client -- phyllis : potential client . amanda : would it happen to be the same guy that we composed that flirty little text to recently ? phyllis : um ... [ sighs ] who am i kidding ? it 's nick . amanda : nick ? nick newman , your ex ? phyllis : yes . my ex many times over . amanda : wow . well , good reason to keep things on the d.l . phyllis : i know . [ chuckling ] oh , god , that 's what i thought . amanda : [ laughs ] so , how did the flame get re - ignited this time ? phyllis : [ sighs ] oh , my gosh . amanda , you know , we do this dance , and we just get to know each other better and we get reacquainted and then , you know , it turns into ... [ stammers ] amanda : `` quality time `` ? phyllis : yeah . it turns into `` quality time . `` [ both laugh ] and -- and we both think , `` hey , listen , you know , nothing 's gon na happen because there 's so much history and so much baggage . `` and then little by little , just ... amanda : everyone has baggage , so why fight it when it seems so -- phyllis : the inevitable . right , right . i know . i know . and it 's just crazy . we just go , `` okay , this is really fun , and there 's so much chemistry . `` there 's so much between us . and , you know , we think , `` that 's fine , `` you know ? it 's just great , crazy fun between two consenting adults , and ... [ sighs ] last night we had a real -- a very real conversation about what 's been happening and where we both want it to go . and it seems like , wonders of wonders , it 's the same place . [ sighs ] amanda : so you 're gon na do this again for real ? phyllis : yeah , for real , we 're gon na do it again . [ sighs ] amanda : well , i 'm happy for you , phyllis . phyllis : thank you . amanda : truly . phyllis : thank you . [ both laugh ] so , anyway , i answered your question , and i gave you way more information than what was wise . that 's for sure . so , what 's going on with you ? amanda : oh , me ? um ... well , i am helping a teenage boy who 's going through a really , really rough time right now . his last remaining relative just passed away , and so he 's all alone . phyllis : oh , wow . amanda : yeah . phyllis : that 's horrible . amanda : i know . but i 'm on my way to a meeting right now with devon and nate about it . phyllis : okay . speaking of handsome and sexy , how is dr . nate hastings ? amanda : i 'm glad that things are working out well for you in this department , phyllis . i really am . but i am not looking to get into anything . phyllis : mm . that 's when it happens -- when you least expect it . victoria : did you put in our bid on the ballard deal ? nick : yeah , we squeaked in under the wire . victoria : how soon until we hear something ? nick : like middle of next week . victoria : you know , i 'm not used to having this much competition when i acquire a company . i assume they heard i was sidelined and they got nervous . nick : yeah , maybe . uh , you want to take a break ? victoria : no . i 'm fine . why ? you ? nick : maybe a short one . victoria : oh . you had your entire day scheduled and then i just come in here and i spring all of this on you . nick : it 's okay . really . victoria : thank you for saying that , nicholas . i 'm sure you do n't have some secret desire to keep this job . nick : uh , no . victoria : [ chuckles ] nick : someone recently accused me of turning into dad . victoria : oh . you have my sympathies . nick : naturally , i did n't dignify it with a response , but i was on the phone earlier listening to some of the words that were coming out of my mouth , and i 'm wondering maybe what they 're saying is true . victoria : [ chuckles ] how horrifying . nick : but then you walked in like an answer to my prayer . victoria : i am so glad to hear you say that . nick : and of course , i will stick around as long as you need me to , to help with the transition . it 's not the work , per se . victoria : right . i know . it 's you being back here . you went out of your way to try to avoid that , which makes me even more grateful that you agreed to do it . nick : you 're welcome . victoria : so , my first act as returning ceo is to give you the rest of the day off . nick : are you serious ? victoria : yeah , i 'm serious . i 'm positive . i 'm ready . do n't i look like it ? nick : welcome back . victoria : thank you . [ glass shatters ] your migraine strikes , and the struggle is real . devon : oh , it 's the best news of the day . alright . you too . i 'll be in touch . take care . abby : sounds like jill 's delighted . devon : yeah , she could n't be happier . um , i 'd love to stay and chat with you , but i need to get back to the clinic . abby : yes , and i actually need to go visit dina . my uncle jack and mom and aunt traci -- they brought her home from the memory care facility . they want to keep her close by . and , um -- well , you know , she still has flashes sometimes of memory . devon : yeah . abby : and i want to share them with her as much as i can while i can . devon : of course . of course . please tell your family that they 're in my prayers , okay ? abby : absolutely , yeah . it 's good to see you . devon : it 's good to see you , too . okay . abby : [ sighs ] phyllis : okay , i 'm gon na stop playing matchmaker . amanda : no , you won't . phyllis : no , i 'm not because i see how you glow when you 're around dr . hastings . amanda : stop it . phyllis : hey ... you 're not being stalked anymore , alright ? so you can live your life and really wait for someone great to come into it . enter dr . nate hastings . so , you could be a spectator , or you can seize the day . carpe diem . i 'm just saying . do n't deny yourself . amanda : okay , i will take that all under advisement , phyllis . thank you . thank you for these drinks and that pep talk . phyllis : oh , that was free . [ both laugh ] amanda : have a good day . phyllis : you too . nikki : hey ! what are you doing here in the middle of the day ? nick : boss gave me the boot . nikki : ahh . i was afraid of that . nick : what , that i 'd get an afternoon off ? nikki : i was only comfortable with victoria going in the office because i knew you would be there . nick : mom , she 's fine . nikki : i do n't know how you can say that . victoria : [ sighs ] [ scoffs ] nicholas . yep . i 'm back . adam : i 'm the child that 's most like you . i mean , that 's why our relationship is so complicated . but there are limits . even now , as you 're stepping back from the company , you could not allow yourself to give me control . i mean , not for a day , not for a week , not for a single minute . victor : hmm . adam : you know , it 's always been there , just nagging me in the back of my brain . why ? why did you reject me so summarily ? victor : you 're distorting history . when you graduated from harvard business school , i welcomed you here with open arms . i practically gave you the keys to the kingdom . adam : [ clears throat ] victor : and when i found that you were alive in las vegas , i offered you any position . adam : you did it to get me back into the fold , back under your control . victor : that 's bull . adam : yeah . yeah . you dangled the position in front of me , you told me everything that i wanted to hear , and then you yanked it out from under me . what 'd you do ? you installed nick as ceo . i mean , nick . nick , who does n't even want the job . he makes it no secret of how much he [ scoffs ] hates the place . victor : i thought you had come to terms with that . adam : i have ... victor : huh . adam : ... only now they 're my terms . [ folder thuds ] read it . victor : [ chuckles ] according to her family , `` the young and the restless `` will continue . nikki : i 'm not convinced that your sister is ready to run a giant corporation again . nick : mom , is she taking on more than she can handle right now ? maybe . but vick is never shy to ask me for help if she needs it . she knows i 'll be there for in a second . nikki : now that you 've been cut loose , what do you have in mind for all that extra time you 'll have ? nick : well , i 've got plenty to keep me busy , um , at new hope . i 'm already scouting locations for our next project -- a mix of townhouses and bigger apartments that will better suit the families that we need to help . nikki : yes , we discussed and voted on that at the last board meeting . nick : that 's right . that 's right . you were there . i forgot . nikki : yeah . yeah . what has you so distracted today ? are you here to meet somebody ? nick : that 's a good guess . nikki : well , i can only assume -- are you kidding me ? phyllis ? elena : [ sighs ] so , we have been taking turns seeing patients and signing for packages . nate : and interviewing staff . devon : nice . elena : it 's been overwhelming , but in a really good way . devon : well , hey , i really appreciate you guys handling everything you 've been handling . nate : hey , you can take a bow , too . this would just be a nice idea if you had n't put in the money and the know - how , you know , worked your connections , cleared away the red tape to make this a reality . devon : well , i think we all have a lot to be happy about today , huh ? elena : oh , i know nate 's grateful because an older woman offered to bring him a homemade tart . devon : alright . elena : yeah , you better use that charm of yours in your personal life . use it or lose it . devon : [ chuckles ] nate : i get out . devon : ah . she 's right , man . nick : i 'm busy . the work is important . elena : so is having a personal life . nate : it 's not for lack of interest . it 's just a challenge finding the right person . elena : then you must be blind because i think she 's right under your nose . nate : who is ? devon : [ chuckles ] amanda : look at this place . [ chuckles ] [ door closes ] sharon : [ voice breaking ] i feel so -- i feel so stupid , just stupid . who does that ? who -- rey : forget about what happened at crimson lights , alright ? no one is worried about that . i wish i had been there with you today . sharon : i wanted to do it alone . i - i was determined to be so strong . rey : you are strong , babe . you are one of the strongest people i know . sharon : you know , all these drugs they 've been pumping in me , the chemo making me sick and beating me up and -- and -- but you know what ? it was worth it because i was so sure . i visualized it ... the tumor just shrinking , dissipating . but , no , no . not as much as they hoped . rey : sharon -- sharon : you know , i have an appointment with dr . blakely in a couple of days to discuss my options . what -- what options do i have ? ! i do n't have options ! i have an option , singular ! [ crying ] i 'm gon na lose my breast , rey . rey : sweetheart , sweetheart , you do n't know that , okay ? just breathe . breathe . sharon : yeah . the radiologist told me she could see that i was holding my breath . [ breathes deeply ] rey : shh . what else did she say ? sharon : i do n't know . i do n't know . i could n't even hear anything . it does n't matter anyway . i could see it right there on the scan , the cancer refusing to go away . and now ... rey : shh , shh , shh , shh . sharon : now ... rey : shh . shh . sharon : [ sniffles ] rey : it 's okay . it 's okay . amanda : well , i am glad to hear that jared is getting settled in . you three are angels for helping him the way that you have been . devon : you would n't even recognize him if you saw him again . he had been feeling so scared and alone . nate : it 's like he 's a different kid now . elena : because people cared . amanda : because jared can see that he has prospects , a future . devon : well , that 's what hope is . um , i 'm interested in knowing how many patients you guys saw today . i 'd like to get a better handle on that . elena : yeah , i 'll , um , show you on my tablet . i set up a records database . devon : perfect . nate : you know , i think it 'd be good for us to sit down with jared , coach him on how to look for a job now that his grandfather 's store 's closing . amanda : that would be incredible . i would like that a lot . nate : consider it a date . amanda : i will . but , um , i was thinking in terms of ... a real one . nikki : please tell me you are not taking up with that woman again . nick : i ca n't do it . my mama raised me not to lie . nikki : ah , well , you 're a grown man . you 're entitled to make your own decisions . nick : and let 's just leave it at that . nikki : but you seem to have amnesia where phyllis is concerned . how can you even consider getting involved with her again after all the times she has up- ended your life ? she has given you nothing but grief . nick : who does this remind me of ? oh , i know you -- you and dad . nikki : [ sighs ] i can see there is no point in trying to talk to you about this with her standing there . but , darling , i am warning you . nick : consider me warned . nikki : because i care about you . nick : i know . and i 'm sure i 'll be warned again and again . nikki : okay , you have it your way . but one day soon , you will wish you had listened to me . phyllis : hmm . let me guess . you were weighing the pros and cons with your mom of us getting back together , right ? [ laughs ] adam : you may not know this , dad , but i own an online newsmagazine . it 's a little independent outlet i picked up along the way , thinking it might be useful . and that is an article i commissioned from a reporter friend . and she has laid out the evidence -- and there 's a lot of it -- that aj montalvo -- you remember him ? -- did not die from a fall from a barn loft . his death was not an accident . and i had the editor sign a nondisclosure agreement , so i decide when or whether that article ever sees the light of day . be a shame to waste it , though . it 's kind of a catchy title -- `` victor newman , murder magnet . `` so , this is what it 's come to . i have to force your hand to get what i deserve . maybe that 's what you wanted me to do all along , right ? i mean , it should n't be easy for me to gain your respect . i have to force your back up against the wall . so tell me . tell me it worked . tell me now how proud you are of me , how you admi i 'm just like you . victor : interesting write - up . adam : mm . victor : full of bull . adam : [ chuckles ] victor : you have no proof . adam : sure i do . victor : oh , yeah ? adam : and you know what ? there 's enough there to bury you . so all that matters now is what you 're gon na do to stop that . victor : [ breathes deeply ] want to brain better ? nick : mom reacted as predicted when we put together that list of the pros and cons to the news that we are ... phyllis : we are ... nick : two adults who enjoy each other 's ... euphemism ... who click like they always have and do n't feel the need to hide it anymore . phyllis : yes . um , i kind of like watching people 's heads explode . i 'm gon na put it in the pro column . [ intercom sounds ] victoria : yes , siobhan ? put him right through . victoria newman . adam : so , i have the evidence locked away , ready to turn over to the police when i publish that article -- proof that my father killed a man in kansas , bribed a coroner to declare it was an accident . all i got to do is say the word , and you 're gon na go to prison , probably for the rest of your natural life . but , i mean , you know the drill by now at walworth . they 'll probably treat you like an elder statesman . victor : mm . so ... you know the terms . what are they ? sharon : you know what ? i did n't want to fall apart . i -- [ inhales sharply ] i do n't want anyone else to see me like this . i 'm just gon na call nick and tell him to pick up faith from school . rey : i can -- i can call nick , sharon . i can handle it . sharon : no , you -- i do n't want my daughter to know what happened at the coffeehouse or that this got to me the way that it did . rey : you do n't have to be brave for us right now , alright ? you do n't have to protect us . sharon : no , but faith is so worried , and i know she tries to hide it from me , but i know ! i see it ! rey : listen . you 've had a shock , okay ? you -- it 's okay to freak out , alright ? just do n't try to keep it bottled up inside . you can scream . you can cry . you can lean on us , sharon . that 's what we 're here for . sharon : [ breathes deeply ] i do n't want this inside of me anymore ! rey : i know . i know . i know . we knew that there was gon na be surgery . that 's just -- that 's just the next step . th - there 's so much that the doctors can do for you . sharon : [ breathes deeply ] rey : okay . sharon : [ exhales heavily ] i want it gone . rey : i know . sharon : i want it gone , gone . rey : i know , baby . i know . i know , baby . i know . sharon : [ breathing heavily ] rey : i know . next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... kyle : you do n't even know dina . theo : i belong here every bit as much as you do ... dina : john ! theo : ... and if you have an issue with that , it 's your problem ! dina : stuart ! no ! nate : damn . [ chuckles ] amanda : back at you . adam : i own the story , and i can bury the story , as long as i get what i want . and what i want is this , all of this . | nikki figures out that nick and phyllis are together again and she thinks he will soon regret his decision . nate and elena open w free clinic and amanda drops by to ask hate on a date . abby tells devon that chance caught colin and he will soon be extradited to face charges for his many crimes . victoria returns to work telling nikki she is feeling better since she said goodbye to billy . sharon is scared and angry when her doctor tells her the chemo therapy treatments did n't work as well as expected and she needs to discuss other options . adam shows victor the article claiming that he killed alyssa 's father and says he will bury the story if victor gives him something in return . |
daniel : hey , baby , i am late for work , so i have got ta jet . what are you looking at ? daniel : oh . that . lily : i knew you were getting e - mails , but what is with all these pop - ups ? daniel : uh , well , some guy in my econ class sent me an e - mail and it has this web site attached to it . and when i clicked on on the web site , i do n't know , some spammer , they must 've grabbed my e - mail address and i started getting all this stuff . lily : great , so now you 're gon na get even more spam . daniel : probably . [ scene_break ] dru : you know what ? i was just daydreaming about you . neil : yeah ? dru : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . i was just getting to the best part , but wait a minute , this is the best part . neil : hey , baby ? dru : what ? neil : the clock 's ticking . i do n't want you to be late for your n.v.p . shoot . dru : oh , no , no , i was just , like , relaxing . neil : yeah . dru : because i 'm trying to save up my energy for that heifer phyllis , you know ? neil : hey , i know . now hold up . this is a co - op ad . you both are in charge . dru : we both are in charge , right , but i am not going to deal with any of her nonsense , especially if she 's gon na try to pull something with my girl sharon . neil : yeah , whatever happened to `` go with the flow ? `` dru : yeah , well , that 's if you 're dealing with , like , a normal person . but she crazy , okay ? and she 's always trying to give sharon a whole boatload of trouble . she tries to make that woman 's life hell . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you should have water instead . sharon : excuse me ? phyllis : um , you should have water . uh , we -- we really need you to be glowing . and coffee -- it dehydrates . okay . um , you know what ? sharon , you should actually be at the hairdressers right now . it 's going to take over an hour to do those braids . sharon : oh , we 're not doing the braids anymore . phyllis : oh , we 're not ? since when ? sharon : since it 's not really the right look for me . phyllis : it 's not ? oh . you know , that was part of , uh , my creative vision , sharon . and , um , maybe you 've forgotten , but you actually work for me . sharon : oh , no , no , no , no , i do n't work for you . i work for jack and you work for jack . and , see , jack -- jack did n't like the braids either . you know , he actually agreed with me and he 's already told the stylist and dru what he did n't want , so ... so i 'll see you at the shoot . [ scene_break ] will : have dinner with me tonight . jill : why ? so you can try to convince me that katherine should get off scot- free ? will : if cane is willing to move past the kidnapping , it does n't warrant the court 's attention . jill : william , please go . will : i 'll call you . kevin : hey , uh ... gloria : shh , shh , shh . jill just canceled her date . kevin : with mr. smiley ? gloria : that means it 's my turn , because all 's fair in love and war . kevin : mom , i still do n't get it . what is so special about the guy ? gloria : sweetie , your mother 's very tired of sleeping by herself . kevin : ew ! gloria : help me . kevin : okay . go commiserate . keep her busy and , uh ... i 'll think of something . gloria : you 're the best ! gloria : knock , knock . hey , jill , i 'm so glad you 're -- uh - oh . what 's wrong ? jill : william bardwell -- that 's what 's wrong ! gloria : okay , well , then i 'll come back a little bit later . jill : to even consider prosecuting -- never mind . never mind ! it 's a long , long story . gloria : well , if you need any help or you wan na talk about it , i 'm here . jill : thank you . kevin : hi , jill , sorry to barge in , but i need you and mr. kim to sign off on something . jill : regarding what ? jill : a proposal for the web site . jill : what proposal , kevin ? gloria : that one we were discussing at breakfast ? kevin : yes , that 's the one ! i 'm really excited about it . jill : you know what ? this is not a really good time for me . ji min : for me , either . i was just on the way to a meeting when you collared me . kevin : yeah , sorry about that . um , well , this should n't take long , but if now is not convenient for you guys , um , how about dinner tonight ? if you 're available ? ji min : i 'm free . jill : i 'm free as of five minutes ago . kevin : great ! so , what do you say , half an hour at the athletic club ? jill : i thought you had a meeting ? ji min : that 's all right . we 'll be there . kevin : great ! and , uh , assuming everything goes well , i can get started tonight . gloria : you have to admire his enthusiasm . kevin : all right . i 'll see you then . gloria : see ya . you were brilliant ! kevin : this is just a hunch , mom , but , you know , i have a feeling that william might be free for dinner tonight . gloria : hmm . [ scene_break ] jack : well , that 's great ! i ca n't think of a better person to stand up for you at our wedding . sharon : yeah , dru was really excited when i asked her . jack : well , i would be . sharon : well , how about you just marry me instead ? jack : i can do that , too . sharon : so what about you ? have you thought about who 's gon na stand up for you ? jack : is there a deadline ? sharon : well , no , but , i mean , you have given it some thought ? jack : yeah , i have . and as amazing as it sounds , with my father gone , there 's actually only one person i would consider . [ scene_break ] victor : well , i have a feeling the board will need some persuading before the deal goes through . victoria : and you 're just the man to persuade them , right ? victor : you 're putting words in my mouth . victoria : well , it saves time . victor : uh - huh . how 's everything with you ? victoria : okay . i 'm doing well . except , um ... i have this strange craving for black olives . victor : you hate black olives . victoria : i hate all olives . victor : i remember when your mother was pregnant with you , she had a craving for pistachio ice cream . except she kept on picking out the pistachios . victoria : mmm , pistachios . i could really go for some pistachios right now . victor : mm - hmm . where 's your mother ? victoria : oh , you do n't know ? victor : do n't know what ? victoria : she 's in madison , meeting with some people about her campaign . i thought she would 've mentioned it to you . victor : how long will she be gone ? victoria : a few days , possibly a week . victor : uh - huh , i see . victor : your mother obviously decided not to confide in me . victoria : well , can you really blame her ? victor : what do you mean , can i really blame her ? it 's her choice if she insists on pursuing this ridiculous quest of hers . victoria : i do n't think it 's so ridiculous , dad . i do n't blame her for going to madison . i would n't wan na be around you either . victor : i 'm not gon na take advice from someone who 's married to brad carlton . victoria : brad would never insult me or purposely tear me down ever . victor : except keep his entire life from you . and who knows what else ? [ scene_break ] brad : gettysburg address ? sharon : um , sorry ? brad : you look very thoughtful about what you 're working on there . it must be important . sharon : yeah . yeah , it is . brad : something for n.v.p . ? sharon : no , it 's just -- uh , something i was working on before my photo shoot . i had some time , so i -- what are you doing ? brad : can i take a look at it ? sharon : okay . okay . brad : `` jack , i love you for pretending to love my salty macaroni . i love you for teaching noah how to make a model car and watching saturday morning cartoons with him . i love you for making and wearing a pink shell necklace in the caribbean . and i love you for ... asking me to be your wife . and now i 'm asking you to take this ring and be my husband . `` [ scene_break ] dru : no , no , no more . i wan na save my appetite for dinner . oh ... neil : baby , i love you . i 'm so proud of those kids -- getting straight `` a 's . `` they keep this up , they 're gon na make the dean 's list . dru : you got that right . but you know what else ? there 's something else we need to celebrate . neil : what ? what 's up ? what ? dru : sharon asked me to be her matron of honor . neil : she did not ! dru : yes , she did ! neil : yeah ? that 's great ! good , good , good . dru : it 's gon na bring back so many memories . neil : yeah . dru : mm - hmm . neil : you know what i 'm looking forward to ? dru : what ? neil : sharon choosing a very hot , hot bridesmaid dress . dru : would you quit it ? it 's her day , okay ? neil : yeah , but i 'm gon na be looking at you and you alone . dru : all right , see , now that 's how you hypnotized me with those vows on the ryukyu islands in japan . neil : i did , did n't i ? dru : yes , you did . yes , you did . neil : yeah , but up until that moment that we got in front of reverend tanaka -- dru : uh - huh . neil : i had no clue what i was gon na say . dru : so what ? you were an improvisational genius , okay ? and remember , i am the one that suggested that we recite our own vows . remember that ? neil : i still did n't know what i was gon na say . dru : mm - hmm . i remember every syllable . neil : oh , you do ? dru : oh , yes , i do . neil : yeah ? well , recite 'em for me . dru : what ? neil : you heard me . recite 'em . oh , yeah , must 've been memorable , huh ? dru : no ! unh - unh ! no , no , no , no , no ! honey , i remember you said something to the effect that i was a pain in the butt , but that you love me anyway . yes , you did . neil : what ? get outta here ! you 're making me sound like a poet . dru : honey , i 'm serious . it was really beautiful . you know , you told me that you did n't want me to change , that you love me just the way i am . neil : yeah . i believe i also said how blessed i feel to have you in my life . dru : yeah , you did . and now we 're doing it right this time , honey . neil : yeah . dru : we 're doing it right . [ scene_break ] sharon : so you like the vows ? you do n't think they 're too informal ? brad ? brad : i like your salty macaroni . sharon : okay , you 're just being polite . you -- you do n't have to do this . brad : what else were you thinking ? sharon : um ... a part of me wonders if i should just stick with the standard . you know , love , honor , cherish ? brad : does the trick . sharon : these days , you know , if you do n't write your own vows , it 's like you 're not trying hard enough or something . you think i should say the part about the laughter ? brad : you should say no . sharon : meaning what ? brad : do n't marry him , sharon . jack does n't deserve you and he never will . phyllis : you 're incredible . you are trashing jack after everything you 've done ? brad : why do n't you get back on your broomstick and fly outta here ? phyllis : now the two of you -- you think you have everyone fooled . you think you 're so smart . you know , i have something that could fix that right away . sharon : yeah , why do n't you just leave him alone , phyllis ? everything is n't about you ! phyllis : and , sharon , you 're incredible , too ! if there 's anyone who is n't good enough ... brad : have you looked in the mirror lately ? phyllis : it does n't matter . it does n't matter , because you 'll cheat on jack and then he 'll dump you , but he 'll dump you with class . because that 's the kind of guy jack is . he 's a good man . he 's actually the best man i know . jack : wow . thank you . can i put that in my campaign ads ? brad : i was complaining about you not paying enough attention to colleen 's life . and , uh , phyllis was defending you . phyllis : right . someone has to . brad : i 'm late for a meeting . jack : well , i guess we know how he feels . hi there . sharon : hi , honey . i am just on my way out . i have to go and have my hair and makeup done for the shoot . will you call me later ? jack : i will see you right after the shoot . sharon : bye , phyllis . phyllis : bye , sharon . so you 're not going to the photo shoot ? jack : no , i have a campaign speech at the elks club tonight . phyllis : okay . so just cowardice because you 've been playing around my creative vision ? jack : we 're a team , phyllis . phyllis : oh , okay , i 'll keep on telling myself that when i get angry . jack : it 's called compromise . phyllis : oh , is that what it 's called ? okay . jack : i think everyone 's going to love my new ideas . phyllis : spoken like a true politician . jack : play nice today , please ? phyllis : i 'm trying , jack . i 'm really trying sharon : hey ! dru : sharon , what 's up ? sharon : oh , gosh , i have got ta get out of here right now . i ca n't take it anymore . dru : oh , what did phyllis do now ? sharon : i ca n't tell you . you know what ? if i do , you 're gon na wan na kill her , too . and the shoot 's gon na be hard enough this afternoon . dru : okay , okay , you know what ? we have to get her off this blackmail trip once and for all . sharon : yeah , how ? dru : well , uh , leverage ! okay ? we have to think of something that will threaten her , so she 'll get off your back . sharon : like what ? daniel : hey , dru , sharon . sharon : hey . daniel : how 's it going ? sharon : fine , thanks . dru : did lily tell you about dinner tonight ? daniel : yeah , she did . it sounds awesome . listen , i really ca n't talk right now . dru : i bet , you do n't wan na be late for work . daniel : thank you . i 'll see you later . dru : all right , son . sharon : how did a woman like phyllis end up with a son that nice ? dru : she did n't raise him . sharon : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , i 'm just so glad you were free tonight , william . you 're always so busy . i did n't think you would be . thank you . will : well , i did n't either . but it 's always nice to have good company . gloria : well , thank you very much . and i could n't take another night of takeout . and i 'm a terrible cook , or at least i 've been told . oh , look , there 's jill ... and ji min . those two have been together a lot lately . will : they work together . gloria : outside the office , william . i wonder what those two are up to . ji min : it does n't look too crowded . it looks like we can get a table easily . jill : any place in particular ? ( cell phone ringing ) ji min : excuse me . this is ji min . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , mr. kim ? it 's kevin . look , i 'm so sorry , but i have to cancel dinner . yeah , i 'm at the coffeehouse . a pipe burst . i am literally , as we speak , ankle deep in water . ah , well , thank you so much for understanding . um , can i present my proposal to you and jill , uh , first thing in the morning ? excellent . okay , i 'm sorry for the inconvenience and , uh , i 'll see you then . thanks . victoria : uh ... can i get an herbal decaf tea , to go ? kevin : yeah . victoria : thanks . oh , and , uh , you would n't happen to have any black olives , would you ? kevin : uh , yeah , yeah , they 're in the back . victoria : great . uh , take your time getting them . kevin : i will . black olives , huh ? victoria : yeah , uh , it 's , um , a craving . kevin : a craving ? as in , uh ... victoria : yeah , i 'm expecting . kevin : oh , wow ! that 's great . you certainly do n't look it . victoria : well , it 's early . kevin : well , congrats . that 's one lucky kid . victoria : thanks . kevin : hey , i heard that your mom is running against jack ? victoria : yeah . it 's pretty wild , huh ? kevin : yeah . yeah . well , look , if you need someone to knock on doors , pass out buttons , hang posters from the walls , i 'm your guy . anything i can do to help you guys beat jack . [ scene_break ] daniel : sorry . jack : sorry about what ? daniel : i clocked out early so i could get this paper done that i need to have finished . if you need me to stay and work a whole shift -- jack : hey , hey , hey , relax . you can always do your schoolwork here . daniel : good . 'cause my midterm grades are terrible . jack : how did that happen ? daniel : dog ate my homework ? jack : well , that 'd fly if you had a dog . daniel : i could get one . jack : listen , if you 're , uh , spreading yourself too thin , you might wan na think about cutting back your hours here at newman . daniel : i ca n't . i got ta pay rent . jack : well , i suspect your landlord could overlook a late payment or two . daniel : i do n't know about that . the guy 's a real tyrant . jack : i think he just wants you to succeed . daniel : well , i 'll do my best . does n't seem to be very good lately , though . jack : hey , as your friend and your landlord , go a little easier on yourself . everyone deserves a second chance . [ scene_break ] [ victor remembering ] jack : there 's no good time for this , but ... i had the loan papers drawn up as we discussed . if i own jabot , i 'm in a much better position to protect yours and nikki 's interests . all this needs is a signature . [ scene_break ] jack : victor ? victor : jack . jack : i catch you in the middle of something ? victor : no , no , no . come in . i always have time for a friend . jack : that is what we are , is n't it ? friends . the kind that can always count on each other . victor : that 's right , jack . just like zapato . except on a shorter leash . jack : trust takes a long time . i 'm pretty proud of what we 've accomplished . victor : we have come a long way , have n't we ? jack : yes , we have . if you 'd have told me a year ago we would be discussing what i 'm about to discuss ... victor : what the hell are we discussing ? jack : my wedding . i 'm looking for a best man . i was hoping you 'd stand up for me . [ scene_break ] daniel : yeah , your big brother screwed up pretty bad , did n't he ? no more of that stuff , right ? yeah , i 'm gon na fix all of it . yeah , i am . get my act together . phyllis : what act together ? daniel : hey , mom . phyllis : hey . daniel : oh , what ? summer : ( cries ) phyllis : oh , you guys are so cute together . daniel : yeah . summer : ( cries ) phyllis : oh , baby girl . daniel : sorry , i hope you do n't mind . phyllis : oh , it was a baby girl . no , of course i do n't mind . it 's a baby girl ! that 's my baby girl ! what 's going on ? daniel : well ... i just took her out for a little visit . she 's a good listener and she gives great advice . phyllis : what advice is she giving you ? daniel : like , when you have a problem , go to mom . phyllis : what 's your problem ? daniel : i scored a `` wibufda . `` phyllis : what is that ? daniel : my midterm grades -- a withdrawal , an incomplete , a `` b , `` an `` f `` and a `` d. `` a wibufda . phyllis : daniel ! what happened ? you 're such a great student ! daniel : yeah , i know . i 'll pull it out . phyllis : no , no , no , you need to quit newman . you 're obviously too busy . daniel : i thought the whole point of college was to get a job . phyllis : no , your job is to go to school . listen , if you need any help financially , just say the word . daniel : no , it 's cool . i just wanted to let you know what was going on . i 'll just do better . i promise . [ scene_break ] jack : i 've thought about this quite a lot , victor . there is no one i would rather have standing beside me when i marry sharon . victor : you really love her , do n't you ? jack : i do . and i know you 've always had some misgivings about this relationship . victor : well , jack , you 've been through a lot lately . and i 've seen the changes in you . jack : well , those changes are largely due to your influence . i would n't be where i am today without you . victor : to be honest with you , i think i had very little to do with it . i think it was the ikebana , you know ? it made you see life through different lenses . jack : i take it that means you will stand up for me and do the flower arrangements ? victor : jack , your life is about to change forever . and i would n't miss it for a damn thing . [ scene_break ] phyllis : the white dress is out . we 're going with my original choice . woman : did n't you know ? the virgin sacrifice look is hot ! phyllis : yeah , right . jack -- he loves a good joke . woman : i 'll tell gary to change his gels . [ scene_break ] daniel : why ca n't i cancel ? no , yes , i did agree to your terms of service . six months ? ! and there 's no way to get out of it ? and there 's no way to get a refund ? no , okay , thank you . lily : oh , you 're on the phone . daniel : no . i was just getting done . what 's up ? lily : okay , well , we have dinner with my parents and we have to go now . daniel : mmm , yes , to celebrate my one passing grade . no , wait , actually , i got a `` d - minus - minus , `` which would make two passing grades , kinda . so ... yes , we should definitely celebrate . lily : hey , if i could be happy for you and devon when you both could graduate and i could n't , then ... daniel : okay , yes , you are right . just give me a minute to pack this stuff up . lily : thank you . daniel : maybe we can drink a little toast to my incomplete . who knows ? it could morph into a `` c - minus . `` lily : hey , you have time to work on it . daniel : yes . and if that does n't work out , i have a new mantra picked out for myself . lily : let me guess , `` do you want fries with that ? `` daniel : how did you know that ? lily : because i know everything that you 're thinking at all times . ( computer beeps ) daniel : transferring files . sweet ! daniel : let 's go . lily : okay . lily : hey , why are you throwing out that flash drive ? daniel : it 's been giving me some problems and i do n't really need it anymore . lily : okay . [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you . kevin : you 're welcome . victoria : hey , uh , you know , kevin , um ... i 'm sorry about everything that happened with jana . kevin : oh , thanks . thanks . you know , i guess it just goes to show you ca n't always trust the person you love . victoria : yeah . well , thanks ! i got ta go . kevin : okay , i 'll see ya . victoria : all right , i 'll see ya . hey , j.t . , um ... hey , i 'm sorry i missed you , but i wanted to mention that if you need access to anything at newman or my house ... to investigate brad , um , just let me know and i 'll make sure that it happens . okay . [ scene_break ] ji min : how can the district attorney ignore the fact that there 's no statute of limitations ? jill : thank you . not only did i miss out on all those years with my son , but cane spent all those years without any family . ji min : is william 's decision final ? jill : he says it is . ji min : well , then there 's only one option . you got ta put it behind you . you got ta focus on what you 've gained rather than what you 've lost -- a son you did n't even realize you had . jill : oh , excuse me , we did n't order this . woman : compliments of mr. fisher . his way of apologizing for missing dinner . jill : must be fate . gloria : she 'll get over it , william . will : i 'm not so sure . gloria : oh , come on . i got past you prosecuting john and then kevin and now look at us . we 're having a lovely dinner together . will : maybe you 're right . maybe it is n't business . gloria : and i 'm very sorry . will : after miranda 's death , it was so hard to open up to a woman . jill was the first . gloria : but not the last . you are a catch , william bardwell . mm - hmm . you 're intelligent . you 're charming and you 're very handsome . and if jill does n't see that , believe me , somebody else will . [ scene_break ] woman : gary wanted me to remind you he has another commitment . phyllis : i know , i know . i 'm sorry . dru : hi , gary , how you doing ? sharon : sorry i 'm late , everybody . traffic was really bad . dru : oh , it was so bad ! sharon : there was an accident . phyllis : and you did n't account for traffic because ... dru : she 's here now , phyllis , okay ? get off her back . let 's just do the shoot . sharon : yeah , let 's go . phyllis : the photographer only has 45 more minutes . here 's your wardrobe . dru : whoa ! sharon : no , i 'm wearing the white dress . that 's what jack approved . dru : white dress . phyllis : the stylist and i made some adjustments . dru : what about newman 's approval ? i do n't think so , phyllis . phyllis : 44 minutes now . chop - chop . let 's go . sharon : hey , phyllis ? phyllis : hmm ? sharon : maybe i should wear my scarlet letter `` a `` on my forehead . it 'll match my dress . phyllis : oh , well , we already know it 's there , sharon . we do n't wan na detract from the , uh , product . sharon : right . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , um ... uh ... ( sighs ) brad : what was that about ? victoria : mom ... went out of town without telling him . brad : did you know ? victoria : about the trip ? yes . that she neglected to tell dad , no , i had no idea . brad : and we all know how much he likes surprises . victoria : well , i thought mom was justified after some of the horrible things that he said to her lately . brad : nikki 's running against victor 's candidate . i think it 's clear that no one , including his wife , can cross him . victoria : you know what ? it 's all about honesty . i believe that 90 % of problems could be solved if people would just be straightforward with each other . [ scene_break ] neil : well , jack , my man , sounds like your platform is in good shape . jack : yeah , i got some good advisors . victor : no advice in the world means a damn thing unless you 're smart enough to take it . neil : so how will your new opponent influence things ? jack : oh , not a lot . as you said , we 're in pretty good shape . ( cell phone ringing ) jack : oh , sorry . excuse me , i got ta take this . victor : all right . neil : sure . jack : hello ? victor : by the way , neil , i asked drucilla to go to japan to launch her new line for the asian market . neil : nice . i 'll bet she was really happy about that . victor : she was very happy , especially when i told her that you might come along . neil : you knew we were married there . victor : you could have a hell of a time , would n't you ? neil : yeah , we sure could , victor . victor : yeah . neil : thanks a lot . i appreciate that . um , how are things coming along with nikki 's campaign ? victor : i have no idea . neil : i 'm sorry to hear that . victor : it is what it is , neil . neil : your decision to support my board seat -- i hope it has n't caused any trouble between you two . victor : no , i do n't think that would cause any problems . i 'm very happy that you are on the board of directors . you deserve it , neil . neil : thanks . [ scene_break ] dru : give it to him , shar ! do like dru did back in europe ! all right ? make gary look good . ( chuckles ) make him look good ! sharon : oh , no , i think it 's the other way around . dru : ( chuckles ) phyllis : hey , guys ? new theme . new theme . sharon : what ? dru : what ? sharon : a room service cart ? dru : what the devil is that ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , it 's just , you know , its new product . there we go . look at that . sharon : um ... what are you doing ? dru : yeah . phyllis : oh , it 's , uh , spa decadence . you know , away from the family , away from the husband . newman cosmetics at your service . good idea , do n't you think ? dru : uh - huh . daniel : mom ! phyllis : hey . lily : hey . dru : you know what ? she 's not gon na get away with this garbage . do n't worry about it . sharon : let 's not give her the satisfaction of getting upset . just let her do what she wants , we 'll get out of here earlier . dru : oh , my gosh . phyllis ? phyllis : yes ? dru : absolutely not . way too many boxes . get rid of these boxes . phyllis : hey , hey , hey , hey . dru : there 's too much packaging . absolutely not ! phyllis : no , no , give that to me . i worked very hard on that . i worked very hard . dru : i do n't care . this is my product . phyllis : okay , you -- dru : this is my project . that means i have to do it . phyllis : you are way out of line right now , drucilla . dru : no , i 'm not out of line . this is supposed to be a cooperative effort . therefore , you can not dictate . phyllis : jack would be very angry at you right now -- very angry . dru : jack 's not here . i 'm the boss . i 'm the boss . and i wan na see sharon with the product in hand , not this rinky - dink setup on a cart you hijacked from a hotel . here , sharon . ( ladder squeaking ) ( glass breaking ) [ scene_break ] kevin : hey ! i thought you 'd head home after your big date to recuperate . gloria : oh , honey , your plan worked so well , i just wan na keep the momentum going . you know ? and thank you again . kevin : sure . so why do n't you , uh , call william , tell him what a great time you had and then -- gloria : no , first i need him to lose interest in jill . once she and ji min are hooked up ... kevin : good luck with that . gloria : i do n't need luck . the chemistry 's already there . but just in case they need a little push , i 've been reading up on the latest libido enhancers . kevin : oh , god . all right , well , you can take out your credit card and just order some . gloria : no , 'cause that could take days . so i 'm gon na see the doctor tomorrow , because i want those two to have a little extra motivation as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] victor : look how beautiful you are . that 's right . that 's right , my baby . you 're so beautiful . that 's right . i 'm gon na sit down . there , you see ? yes , look how beautiful you are . you 're so precious . victor : i 'm so happy you 're in my life . you make me so happy . the great thing about being a grandfather is -- is to have grandchildren . that 's right . you 're so beautiful . and you know something ? i 'll do everything in my power to protect you . i 'll always protect you , my little baby . so your granddaddy grew up and it was very tough . and , you know , i was hurt a lot as a boy . but i came back and i ... whoever hurt me , i hurt them twice as hard . but i do n't want you to grow up like that . because you have a granddaddy . your grandparents -- who love you , who adore you . and i will do everything in my power to protect you always . okay ? that 's right . that 's right . that 's right . [ scene_break ] brad : hey . you in the mood for a snack ? victoria : what have you got ? brad : let 's see here . black olives and some green ones stuffed with bleu cheese . gina made 'em up special . victoria : thank you . brad : well , if i 'd known that 's all it would take , i 'm happy to satisfy your cravings . you 're upset about your mom and dad , huh ? victoria : they 're in love . and they 're so great together ... but they always wind up hurting each other . brad : well , i 'll make sure that never happens to us . [ scene_break ] lily : hey , so is that it for now ? sharon : um , well , i do n't know . i do n't know if the photographer brought any backup lights or what . daniel : do lights blow out like this all the time ? sharon : yeah , you know , it happens . they get hot . daniel : yeah . just like my woman . dru : well , phyllis , in her infinite wisdom , wants to take more shots . so what are you gon na do ? sharon : oh , no , we 're gon na be here all day . dru : not necessarily . the photographer and his assistant are going back to the studio . they 're gon na get another lamp and then we 'll be outta here in a jiffy . sharon : so what do you think our wrap time will be ? dru : uh , 40 minutes ? daniel : and then we 're outta here ? lily : yeah , let 's get this celebration started already ! dru : do you wan na go to the restaurant , honey , and get a table ? lily : no , no , we wan na hang here with you . it 's fun . daniel : look , i will make a call and tell them to hold our reservation and that we 're still coming . dru : thank you . thank you . take care , sweetie . lily : all right . dru : here , sharon , let me help you . sharon : okay . dru : you were great over there , by the way . sharon : thanks . you know what ? i wan na say thank you for something . dru : for what ? for what ? sharon : for messing up that room service cart . dru : oh . sharon : do you know , if i had to stand there and smile like it was n't bothering me ... dru : if you think for two seconds i was gon na let that heifer rub all that nonsense in your face , you know , everything that happened in new york , absolutely not . sharon : that 's ridiculous . dru : ridiculous ! sharon : she brought that into the shoot ! [ scene_break ] neil : i 'll want copies of the topographical surveys , along with the building plans . jack : done . anything else ? neil : no , that oughta cover it . um , how are you on time , man ? jack : i got some time before i have to leave . neil : yeah ? how are things coming with the wedding plans ? jack : oh , sharon 's coming up with all kinds of great ideas . i 'm waiting for the excitement of the campaign start to calm down before i have a few of my own . neil : sure , sure . well , i can tell you that dru is really excited about standing up for the two of you . jack : i am thrilled she said yes , neil . neil : uh , you know what i 'm gon na do ? i 'm gon na give her a call right now and see how the whole shoot is going . jack : i warned them all to behave themselves . neil : yeah , and since phyllis and dru are the soul of obedience , right ? [ scene_break ] dru : no , a light blew out , honey . so we 're a little behind , but we 'll be done pretty soon . and , um , the kids are here . so if you wan na head over to the restaurant , go right ahead . lily : yeah , tell him to get his butt out here . you have a second honeymoon to plan ! dru : do you hear our daughter , the romantic ? phyllis : you told her ? sharon : what ? told her what ? phyllis : you told the big mouth about our personal business . sharon : yeah . you know , maybe i should just tell everyone , phyllis , huh ? so that everyone knows who you really are . phyllis : who i really am ? well , they 'll be too busy talking about what a tramp you are to really care about me . you slept with sister - in - law 's husband , sharon ! you know what ? let 's see who wants this information . who do you think would like to hear this ? nick ? jack ? sharon : you would n't dare . phyllis : do n't challenge me . dru : i rode in with sharon , so maybe you could pick me up ? daniel : hey , you know , we could give you a ride if he needs to be someplace afterwards . dru : okay , well , daniel just offered -- sharon : what does that do ? dru : okay , hold on , honey , i think we have a problem . talk to your daddy . phyllis : jack is my friend . he should know the mistake he 's making . dru : what 's going on here ? sharon : all right , give me the phone , phyllis ! phyllis : hey , no ! dru : sharon ! sharon ! sharon : let it go ! stop it ! lily : aah ! aah ! aah ! aah ! aah ! [ next_on ] neil : that 's why this happened ? because of phyllis ? nick : none of this is your fault . phyllis : it is my fault ! do n't let me off the hook ! lily : why should we even be talking to you ? you hate my mother ! victoria : there 's nothing for you to do . brad : because i 'm not there ! | daniel comes home and finds lily staring at the computer . daniel blames it on a friend sending him an email with an attachment . he runs off to work , but lily continues to look at the computer . daniel knows that he has royally screwed up and is telling summer that in the office when phyllis overhears him . she asks and finds out that daniel is failing his classes . she is really surprised to find this out . he is usually such a good student . daniel says that he will get things under control . jack has made a decision and goes to ask victor about it . he wants victor to be his ' best man ' . victor tells that he would love to be standing with jack at the moment when his life is going to change forever . victor finds out from victoria that nikki is out of town . she is in madison working on her campaign . victor had no idea and is n't happy that nikki left town for several days without telling him . victoria says that she would have done the same thing if he had treated her the way that he treated her mother . he wo n't take marriage advice from victoria . she is married to brad after all . she says that she knows that brad would n't ever insult her , or treat her badly . victor reminds her that until recently she knew nothing at all about her husband . drucilla and sharon talk about the shoot that day . phyllis is still causing trouble and sharon ca n't take it anymore . drucilla and phyllis will be in charge , but it is clear they wo n't be agreeing . drucilla knows what they have to do . they have to get something on phyllis so that she will back off from the attitude and the blackmail to get sharon and brad to do whatever she wants . daniel is scrambling around . he needs to catch up on his studies , juggle his money better and hide that he has been spending . he calls the computer company and tries to cancel the lease on his computer equipment . the deal is airtight and daniel ca n't get out of it . lily arrives . they have to get going . they are meeting her parents that night for dinner . daniel gets up and takes the computer equipment with him . lily is puzzled by that . daniel says that it has n't been working well and he really does n't need it anymore . drucilla and sharon arrive at the shoot on a remote spot on a cliff . phyllis is already there and has made some changes . sharon insists on wearing the red dress but phyllis orders her to put on the red one and walks off . drucilla ca n't believe that ' heifer ' ! lily and daniel drop by but then leave when phyllis decides they have to stay longer . phyllis snoops and hears that the ladies have been working against her on purpose . |
neil : ( clears throat ) kay : neil , um ... thank you so much for coming by . neil : no problem . um , katherine , if this is about devon , i am sure he will contact you about his progress when and if he 's ready . kay : well , um , of course i 'm concerned about his recovery . i mean , the mere fact that , uh , he may hear again -- not only that , he will hear better -- i , uh , i want that very much for him . but , um ... that is not why i asked you to come by . neil : all right . so why did you ask me to come by ? kay : because this may be our last chance for you and i to make things right . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victor : come in . michael : victor . victor : have a seat , old boy . i 'm trying to figure out how much it would cost me to buy beauty of nature . michael : hmm . and ? victor : a lot . michael : ( chuckles ) i have some new news on that topic . victoria is indeed on the move , as well . ( sighs ) your daughter officially wants beauty of nature as much as you do . victor : really ? [ scene_break ] victoria : yeah , uh , let me know how quickly i can sell . yeah , all of it . enough to have enough cash on hand . ( call - waiting beeps ) victoria : that 's my other line . call me back when you have the numbers . hello . sofia : victoria , its sofia winters . do you have time to meet today ? victoria : yeah , yeah , i do . um , would you like me to come by your offices ? sofia : if we just accidentally run into each other , that 'd be better . the g.c.a.c . dining room in about an hour ? victoria : um , that 's a little quirky , but ... sure , yeah . see you then . [ scene_break ] sofia : i 'm good to go . tucker : that 's my girl . [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . nikki : ashley , do you know about this surgery jack is considering ? ashley : what surgery ? nikki : oh , it 's insane . it 's experimental . it 's very dangerous . it 's only for the most desperate cases . ashley : well , did jack 's doctor tell him it was his only hope ? nikki : that 's the thing . his medical team feels that there is a slight chance that he could walk again with a lot of hard work and physical therapy , but if he has this surgery and it does n't work , that 's it . he 'll never walk again . ashley , you 've got ta help me stop jack before he goes too far . [ scene_break ] jack : well , you meant it . genevieve : yes , of course . i am ready to sell you beauty of nature , and i 've got the papers to make it happen . jack : so we sign this , shake hands , and all is well ? genevieve : i 'd like that very much , but actually , first , we should discuss the conditions of the transfer . jack : i thought we had already done that . you said before that you wanted another chance with me . you have a more practical requirement ? an interest in the company ? genevieve : no , jack . beauty of nature will be yours entirely . i do n't have any need to retain any piece of it . besides , practicality was never my strong suit . jack : then what do you want ? genevieve : i want you to marry me . [ scene_break ] michael : per your instructions , i 've been tracking victoria 's financial maneuvers . she 's going for all - out liquidity , selling off a sizable number of stocks and holdings , as if she 's in need of a great deal of cash in order to buy something very large ... such as beauty of nature . victor : she 's being utterly ridiculous , as if ... beauty of nature belonged to her , as if she had built it . she would n't be anywhere near that damn company if it had n't been for me . michael : i assume you intend to fight her on this ? [ scene_break ] ashley : i do n't understand . why is this surgery even an option if the risks are so high ? nikki : it 's for people who have nothing to lose . ashley : but that 's not jack . nikki : no , but ... ( sighs ) he thinks if he ca n't walk , he has nothing , and the risk he is willing to go to -- they would have to remove the bullet from his spinal column and then have stem cells repair the nerves , but if he has this surgery and it does n't work , it -- it -- there 's no `` back to square one . `` that 's it . he will never walk again . there is no prayer of him walking again . ashley : and that 's jack . he wants what he wants , and he wants it now . to hell with the consequences . nikki : oh , well , and you ca n't tell him he 's wrong . sarge was very unhappy to hear this , and he made his feelings abundantly clear . ashley : i mean , obviously , we both know what jack is going through is awful . he feels like his body is out of his control , his life is out of his control , and everything he wants is out of reach , but this surgery is not the answer . nikki : no . ashley : we have to convince him , nikki , that risking big does not necessarily mean winning big . [ scene_break ] jack : you want me to marry you to get beauty of nature ? genevieve : ( sighs ) when i said that i wanted a second chance with you , i did n't mean as buddies . i care about you . that never changed . jack : well , that 's a cozy threesome -- you , me ... and this chair . genevieve : i know you 're in a chair now , and i know you want out almost as badly as you want beauty of nature , but i 'd like to think that i could help you with both of these things . jack : please tell me this is not an act of kindness on your part . genevieve : no ! oh , no . this is really selfish . i mean , most people who screw up as badly as i did do n't get a second chance . i 'm trying to create a second chance for myself -- whatever it takes to get back to the way things should have been . jack : do n't you think maybe that 's a little unrealistic ? genevieve : i do n't know until i try , but i have got to try ... even though it scares me . jack : ( chuckles ) the iron lady , afraid ? genevieve : yeah , and do n't spread that one around , okay ? but , yes , i have my fears . i have my doubts . i do n't know if i got this one in me -- a normal relationship . i mean , if you look at my life with colin as an example ... ( laughs ) jack : yes , i guess that would give anyone pause . genevieve : maybe that 's why i bought beauty of nature ... to begin with . you know , it 's like a way to invest with -- without investing , kind of like the perfect marriage , if you know what i mean . i mean , a corporation is n't gon na get angry with me , is n't gon na get disappointed . i mean , it does n't get to try to control me . a corporation ca n't hurt me . jack : in case you had n't noticed , i was n't going to , either . genevieve : i noticed , believe me . i should have trusted that . really , i should have . i wanted to . i still do . jack : and now you 're ready to go all in . is that it ? genevieve : you made me happy . after samantha died , i never ... i - i - it surprised me . ( chuckles ) it really did . i - i never thought that i would ever feel like that again . and i liked being free ... and letting my guard down . oh , god , i am so tired of pretending ... so tired . i know that i told you that i needed to be my own person . i was , when i was with you , and i wish that i could have realized that before -- jack : before you dumped me . genevieve : beauty of nature should have been my wedding gift to you all along . let 's let that happen now . let 's both take a chance and have everything that we should have had . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) no . victor : i have n't said anything . victoria : no , but we both know that this is about beauty of nature , and we have nothing to discuss . victor : i beg to differ . [ scene_break ] tucker : well ... ( sighs ) so far , so good . we 've set the stage . a select few already believe that you and i are having some serious problems . sofia : well , after you lit into me in front of neil , harmony , and devon , that was pretty convincing . i know neil bought it . tucker : are you okay with that ? sofia : fooling my husband is not the best feeling . you know , after not telling him about moses right away -- brings up a lot of memories about , you know , keeping things from him . tucker : well , today is gon na be even rougher when we put on a show for victoria . sofia : she and neil have a solid bond . if she has any questions about today , he 'd tell her our issues did n't just come from out of nowhere . tucker : genevieve is off her game right now . this is the time to move in . we position you properly with victoria , and i can work to get beauty of nature down the road . sofia : ( chuckles ) oh , you really want this one badly . tucker : i do . but ... ( sighs ) in order to make it happen , as much as i love you , everyone has to believe that you and i are on the rocks . sofia : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : please , please . neil : thank you . ( clears throat ) kay : all right . now my executive search committee have interviewed , vetted , all but patted down possible c.e.o . executives , and , um , they 've narrowed down -- they 've narrowed it down . thank god . uh , it could n't be too soon . i 'm saying , neil , as happy as i am steering the company ship , i 'm not at all interested in running chancellor long - term . neil : i 'm sure you have some very viable possibilities . kay : oh , yeah , they were excellent , actually . neil : so who will you choose ? kay : uh , i do n't want any of them . i want you back in your office . i mean , you are the c.e.o . that chancellor deserves . neil : katherine , you know how much i respect you , and i - i appreciate the offer . kay : wait -- wait -- wait a minute . wait j - just -- just a moment . you loved being c.e.o . of chancellor . uh , we both know it . i mean , more power , more autonomy than -- than victor ever gave you at newman . you and i , we -- we were a team , and a damn good team , while it lasted . neil : yes ... we were . kay : look , i , uh ... ( laughs ) i 'm not gon na beg you anymore . i , uh , i am sincerely sorry i handled things the way i did when i learned that devon was my grandson , but that time has passed . all we have to do is move on , and this is such a good time to do it . neil : so just ... start working together again , even though we 've had this huge problem . just ... put that all behind us . kay : neil , look , i - i 'm ... i 'm begging you . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm taking my last shot before i break down and bring in a new c.e.o . , but please , god , please tell me that you will think it over . just give me the word . neil : ( sighs ) hey , um , yeah , well ... mm . all right . kay : you -- you 'll think it over , right ? ( stammers ) ( chuckles ) well , that 's good . neil : no , i 'm not gon na think it over . ( clasps hands together ) i 'm coming back . period . [ scene_break ] jack : you know , marriage is n't the only way to set this right . we both know my case against you is very strong . i could win beauty of nature in a courtroom , just by proving you should never have had it in the first place . genevieve : if you go through the legal system , that could take years . you know , or you could have what you want right now . we both could . you know , when we were falling in love , we had some talks about how neither one of us plays by the rules . i think this one 's crazy enough to fall into that category . come on , jack . take this leap with me . ashley : jack , where are you ? jack : uh , here , in here . ashley : what the hell are you doing here ? genevieve : i 'm happy to tell her , or , you know , you could do the honors . [ scene_break ] kay : you say you will come back to chancellor ? neil : how soon do you want me ? kay : i , uh , you know , do n't mess with my head , neil . or so help me , i 'll -- ( laughs ) neil : katherine , no games . i would never , ever do that to you . kay : all right , well , how can you say you do n't need time to think ? neil : because ... i have been thinking for quite some time , truly , ever since christmas . in fact , when you brought ana back to see devon and harmony , that meant a lot to them , which meant an awful lot to me . it made me realize that you were n't doing it for yourself . kay : yeah , but , neil ... i , uh , i came to you in january about chancellor , and you turned me down . neil : that 's because i 've had time to get past what happened with devon . you gave me room to do that . i know it was n't easy , katherine . i appreciate the effort that took . kay : when do i want you to start ? uh , yesterday . my god , we have so much to do . neil : i want to be the one to tell devon and lily about this , okay ? kay : and your wife . neil : true enough . strange , but sofia was telling me a while back that i belong at chancellor . kay : smart woman . next time , listen . [ scene_break ] sofia : we should go , make sure we 're ready for victoria . tucker : just , uh , tell me one more time , are you sure you 're up for this ? sofia : this is your best shot at beauty of nature , so let 's do this . tucker : this is gon na be a lot more public and a lot uglier than that fake fight we had at devon 's studio . sofia : oh , please . you 're the one who 's gon na need pads and a helmet . tucker : oh , yeah ? sofia : yeah . i got a lot of stored - up ammo and attitude . you know , you 're not the easiest guy to work with . tucker : well , i guess you told me . sofia : i did n't , but i will . [ scene_break ] victor : beauty of nature should never have been taken from newman , all right ? you and i both know it . and you pursuing that company means you 're interfering in something that 's none of your business . you 're trying to punish me for the appearance of chelsea and her mother . victoria : it 's a business decision that makes fiscal sense . i have plenty of capital , and i want to invest it in a viable venture . victor : capital you took from me . victoria : i won from you in court . victor : beauty of nature belongs with newman . victoria : well , then buy it , if you can . victor : ( sighs ) you 're my daughter , and you know that i love you , but i will not walk away from this , which means you will lose . [ scene_break ] jack : ash , could you just give us one more minute ? ashley : okay , i 'll go get a cup of coffee . jack : yeah , there 's some already started in the kitchen . genevieve : i am reaching out to you , jack , taking a chance . i 'm just trying to right a terrible wrong for both of our sakes . jack : i think it 's important that we not share any part of this with anyone right now , until we know where it 's going . genevieve : yeah , the word `` marriage `` can be so fraught . you 're right . it should just be between the two of us . okay . ( sighs ) these are new . jack : yeah , those are from nikki . genevieve : how thoughtful of her . jack : that 's nikki . genevieve : ( chuckles ) please give me your answer soon . ashley : why ? why would you even let her in the door ? jack : for the chance to get beauty of nature , my door is wide - open . ashley : oh , come on . she 's just handing it over to you ? she 's that afraid of a lawsuit ? jack : i 'm not sure she 's afraid of anything . [ scene_break ] victoria : newman enterprises is traded on wall street now . you 're no longer lord and master , so if you want to make a huge cash outlay to buy back beauty of nature , you 're gon na have to convince the board of directors . its red tape -- takes time . it 's enough time for me to make my move . victor : another result of the lawsuit you brought against me . i paid you and your brother and your sister a billion and a half dollars -- $ 1.5 billion ! that forced me to take newman public , and i forgave you . i forgave your brother . i took you back into the company . victoria : i 'm not there anymore , dad . victor : you left of your own accord , victoria . victor : is that how you thank me ? is that how you treat the company that made you what you are ? victoria : you 're not a victim . everything that i learned in business , i learned from watching you . victor : do n't you challenge me . i hope you watched closely enough to know that i never lose at my own game . you 're now playing a very dangerous game , my dear . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , genevieve . genevieve : nikki , uh , i 'm glad we ran into each other . i was hoping to have the chance to clear the air about that photograph . nikki : photograph , photograph ... oh , ohh , you mean the picture of you and victor in japan . it was n't your best side . genevieve : i 'm sure that victor told you that it was n't anything like what it might have looked like . i respect victor as a business opponent , nothing more . nikki : oh , i 'm sure that is exactly how you view him , as an opponent , a peer , at the same level , but with victor , i imagine it 's more like a lion playing with its dinner . genevieve : ( laughs ) nikki : ( chuckles ) genevieve : well , i will admit that there is an element of play to our exchanges . how does victor put it ? `` if there 's no pleasure in business , you 're doing it wrong . `` but clearly , both victor and i are doing it right . nikki : oh , i 'm sure you 're a pro . genevieve : lovely flowers you sent jack . a little unsophisticated color , but , oh , well . nikki : you were at jack 's this morning ? [ scene_break ] ashley : genevieve is a liar who betrayed you while she was picking out her bridal bouquet and her wedding music . for you to trust anything that comes out of that woman 's mouth , whether it 's business or anything else , just does not make any sense to me . jack : what does trust have to do with any of it ? ashley : okay , so you realize that she 's probably just peddling beauty of nature to you , right ? and if she 's doing that , then she 's probably peddling it to victor and who knows who else . jackie , she 's probably using you to start a bidding war . jack : yeah , that 's a possibility . ashley : and what 's the other possibility ? oh , come on . if you know something , just tell me , please ? jack : if you want to talk about trust , i need you to trust me to do the right thing , to do what i need to do , and soon , i will be running not just jabot , but beauty of nature . ashley : so you want me just to let this go ? jack : yes , i 'd like you to forget about all of it , if you can . i do n't want anyone to know about this , including tucker . ashley : do you have any idea at all how rash and impulsive this sounds ? i mean , all of a sudden , you 're positive -- you 're positive that beauty of nature is yours and that this is a sure thing , only it 's not , and neither -- and neither is that surgery you 're considering . jack : who told you about that ? ashley : listen . nikki did . and she was right , too , because i looked into the procedure , and , jack , it 's a last resort kind of surgery . it 's very high - risk . it 's not for someone like you . jack : i ca n't walk , ash . it is for someone exactly like me . ashley : jackie , but wait a second . what if something happened to you ? what -- what ? what then ? jack : i have been given two giant opportunities in the last 24 hours , and i am taking them both , and no one -- not you , not nikki , not genevieve -- is gon na talk me out of it . no one is gon na keep me in this chair or keep me from what i want ! ashley : i know you want to walk -- now . i know you want to run the -- the biggest cosmetics empire in the world -- now . but , jackie , come on . it 's just not that easy . jack : no , there 's nothing `` easy `` about this . ash , i 'm asking a surgeon to cut my body open and dig a bullet out of my spine ! there 'll be lots of blood and hopefully , lots of pain , 'cause if there 's pain , it worked ! so god willing , i will hurt like hell ! no , there 's nothing easy about this . ash , i 'm not some headstrong kid who does n't know the odds . i know the odds all too well . but it 's my decision , and i 'm willing to take the gamble . ashley : ( voice cracking ) jackie , i hear you . ( sniffles ) do you hear me at all ? jack : i think you should go back to jabot . ashley : ( sighs ) oh , jack . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) jack : ( sobs quietly ) [ scene_break ] genevieve : and if i were at jack 's this morning ... nikki : `` if `` ? oh , how very coy . genevieve : it would be between jack and me -- personal , private . i hope you can understand that and respect it . nikki : genevieve , my respect for you runs as deep as a ... teaspoon . [ scene_break ] victor : what have you found ? michael : well , regarding the need for board approval for newman to buy beauty of nature , there is no way around it . eh ... and as far as you wanting to purchase beauty of nature privately , victor , you do not currently have the liquidity that you once did because of the lawsuit . you would put your assets at significant risk , and that makes me very nervous . victor : beauty of nature is mine . i will get it back . [ scene_break ] sofia : ( loudly ) and i am telling you , that project was solid . tucker : ( loudly ) oh , really ? if it was that important to you , why did n't you stay on it ? sofia : i was on maternity leave . tucker : mm - hmm . what was mccall , unlimited , supposed to do ? just sit in limbo until you were ready to come back ? sofia : one project , tucker , one . that 's just another sign of disrespect from you to me . tucker : we 're not partners . you work for me . sofia : ( raises voice ) oh , do n't me get loud up in here ! you think you can talk to me any kind of way you want ? tucker : hey , hey , hey , hey . ( firmly ) keep your voice down . sofia : ( lowers voice ) i have had your back for years . tucker : ( normal voice ) oh , no , no , no . we 're not having that conversation . sofia : oh , yes , we are . say what you have to , because i plan to . tucker : all right . you have overstepped more than once . i 've humored you for your father 's sake , but i 'm not gon na do it anymore . sofia : overstepped ? for fighting for things that i believe in ? tucker : mccall is mine . if you want a vote , maybe it 's not the place for you . sofia : well , what is that supposed to mean ? tucker : what do you think it means ? you 're fired . sofia : well , do n't bother . i quit ! tucker : good -- saves me the severance pay . ( walks out ) sofia : ( sighs ) victoria : um ... ( sighs ) are you okay ? sofia : ( sighs shakily ) i do n't know . did i just lose my job ? victoria : i think you might have . sofia : ( sighs ) i went from being tucker 's friend to some lackey he just yells at in public . victoria : ( sighs ) sofia : you know , he did it in front of neil and devon , too ? victoria : well , maybe you just need some time to cool off . sofia : no . i am so sick of his `` big man , i know everything `` routine . he 's just afraid to admit that i know a thing or two myself now . victoria : ( clears throat ) sofia : ( sighs ) you know , i knew it was time , and that 's why i called you . of course , it was just to , you know , feel things out , but then ... tucker shows up , and , well , you see how well that went . victoria : you wanted to feel me out ... about what ? sofia : working at beauty of nature ... if i decided to leave mccall . ( sighs ) so here i am ! ( chuckles ) available , knowledgeable , and asking you for a job . victoria : listen , what tucker just pulled -- firing you in public , uh , seriously , i thought my father was the only one that was capable of something like that . but everyone knows your reputation , and this is not gon na affect your career . sofia : well , when a door closes and all that , i was hoping maybe a window could be beauty of nature . i mean , could n't you talk to genevieve ? um , i - i 'm ready to go . victoria : ( sighs ) listen , sofia , um , beauty of nature , uh , things are in flux right now . sofia : well , could n't i just get a meeting with her ? victoria : just take your time . you know , look around . see what else is out there , and i 'll get back to you . ( cell phone alert chimes ) victoria : oh , i 'm sorry . i actually -- i have to deal with this . you 're gon na land on your feet , okay ? i know it . neil : hey . sofia : hey . neil : so ... you and tucker split ? what 's going on ? sofia : um ... [ scene_break ] tucker : ashley , you got a second ? there 's something we need to talk about . what 's wrong , baby ? ashley : oh , it 's my brother . he 's so desperate to prove that he 's in charge of his life . ( sighs ) who cares how dangerous the surgery is , as long as he can get up and walk and take control of beauty of nature ? i mean , who cares how big the risks are ? tucker : you -- wait , beauty of nature 's in play again ? ashley : yes , beauty of nature 's in play again . honey , i 'm telling you this as your wife , okay ? this was n't a business tip . can we please focus on my brother ? i 'm worried about him , and ... not beauty of nature ? [ scene_break ] nikki : why you find it so amusing to engage with genevieve atkinson i will not understand . ( sighs ) victor : i explained that photograph already . nikki : yes , yes , and i understand her whole game . but now she 's moved it over to jack , and the last thing he needed this morning was to be badgered by her . victor : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . she came to see jack abbott ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) genevieve : hello ? jack : yes . genevieve : i 'm sorry ? jack : ( inhales deeply ) yes . yes , i will marry you . genevieve : ( chuckles ) [ next_on ] victoria : i am ready to make you a firm offer for beauty of nature . victor : jack abbott would sleep with the devil if he thought it would help him to best me . ashley : it 's not like your empire 's gon na completely collapse . tucker : this is starting to feel like some kind of test . | while neil visits katherine , they discuss devon then neil coming back to chancellor industries . michael visits victor and lets him know that victoria wants beauty of nature just as badly as he does . at home , victoria makes plans to sell some stock in order to have some money on hand . sofia calls victoria and tells her that they need to meet . nikki visits ashley and informs her that jack wants to have surgery . genevieve visits jack with the papers to sell him beauty of nature in return for him marrying her . victor visits victoria and accuses her of trying to steal beauty of nature from her . tucker and sofia put their plan into motion for him to gain control of beauty of nature . katherine tries to coax neil into coming back to chancellor , which proves to be not too hard of a job because neil decided to come back . ashley pays jack a visit to talk him out of having this surgery , but to her surprise finds genevieve there . victor accuses victoria of blaming him for having anita and chelsea in genoa city . jack insists that everything that he has ever wanted is within his grasp . |
billy : honey , it 's got magical powers . i promise you . delia : it 's the wrong color ! billy : your dad wears socks that do n't match all the time . look . okay , this is much cooler , all right ? look , i can hear your little popsicle toes going ... [ high - pitched voice ] `` please , please , please , put me on ! put on that sock ! `` delia : i want the blue one . billy : [ normal voice ] vick ! my kingdom for a blue sock , please . victoria : yeah . yeah , yeah , yeah , okay . one down . billy : oh , wow . looks like somebody else needs bath time . victoria : cute , chubby , little - hand johnny was clutching a meatball arsenal . i never saw it coming . billy : kid 's got hell of an aim . victoria : yeah , well , you should see our freshly painted bathroom ceiling . delia : i know where my sock is ! billy : yay ! wow . socks , screaming , spaghetti on the ceilings -- if these fertility treatments work , [ chuckles ] we can have even more of this . [ scene_break ] chelsea : things with me and adam are ... complicated right now . dr. costner : the recovery process will take time , but your husband 's improving every day . chelsea : i 'm relieved , and i 'm grateful . dr. costner : well , this is a lot to deal with . i understand . chelsea : no , you do n't . [ sighs ] sorry . look , i realize that all of the information about adam 's care , legally , should fall to me , but it 's not right . doctor , our marriage is over , so from here on out , i think any updates on his condition or any other information should ... [ sighs ] should go to his ex - wife , sharon newman . [ scene_break ] lauren : [ sighs ] how was the -- oh . i thought you were fen . he 's been at a swim meet in hillsboro . michael : i 'm just here to pick up some clothes . lauren : mrs. rosatti 's gon na drop him off anytime . michael : do n't worry . i 'll be out of here in a few minutes . lauren : well , michael . michael : look , we do n't have to rehash things right now . that was the point of time apart -- so we can both figure out what we really want . lauren : i ... i know what i want . [ scene_break ] chloe : i did my part . i stole from the rich . kevin : yeah , well , thank you , robin hood . and i 'm doing mine . chloe : clearly not , little john , or this stuff would not be sitting here with a neon sign screaming , `` thieves . `` `` bonehead thieves . `` kevin : look , chloe , stealing it was one thing , okay ? but selling it , it 's ... it 's complicated . chloe : no . complicated is trying to pay off the loan that we took out on this place with nothing but coffee beans . complicated is raising my daughter to be a couch surfer . kevin : come on . delia is living like a princess at mrs. chancellor 's . chloe : uh , not if katherine shows up to get a latte and sees her big , fat charity donation in our hot little hands . [ scene_break ] kay : well , my mind is not that far gone . cane : and of that , i am well aware . kay : well , then , uh , you should be spending all this time with your lovely wife instead of spending it with me . cane : yeah , but i know what it 's like to have to wait for medical - test results . kay : oh , that 's right . you were -- you were lily 's rock during that cancer ordeal . cane : and i know how much it means to have someone with you , so here i am . kay : [ chuckles ] well , if i 'm going to be hovered over by someone , better it 's a handsome , young man ... with discretion . [ chucking ] sit . oh . cane : katherine , let me ask you something , friend to friend . do n't you think that your loved ones deserve to know ? kay : not yet . not until i know . [ telephone ringing ] cane : would you like me to get that ? kay : no , no , i can get it myself , for heaven 's sakes . [ ringing continues ] jill : is n't anybody gon na answer that phone ? hello ? that was disturbing , not to mention embarrassing . kay : embarrassing ? jill : it was jenny crenshaw . cane : from city council ? jill : well , she 's also on the board of the barnes charitable foundation . they never received our donation for the auction . katherine , you were supposed to take care of that . oh , please do n't tell me you forgot . [ scene_break ] kevin : there . you happy ? chloe : no . that -- that 's just a fancy doorstop until you get it sold . kevin : [ sighs ] chloe , i have to be smart about this , okay ? i need to be careful and cover my tracks . chloe : i thought you had connections . right ? i mean , what about `` the cleaner `` ? does n't he have a brother ? `` the fencer `` ? kevin : oh , that 's funny . look , even if the cleaner did have a brother , we -- we ca n't afford to pay some expensive middleman . we need every single dime to pay off the loan on this place . chloe : okay , then why do n't we just launder the money through the coffee house ? oh , wait . we already did that . kevin : if we had gone through with that plan , you and i would both be wearing matching orange jumpsuits . and we would be watching delia grow up on prison visiting days . chloe : are you telling me to look on the bright side ? because we are broke and homeless . kevin : i got this , okay ? would you just have a little faith in me ? chloe : you know , why do n't you show me the money , and i 'll show you my faith ? in the meantime , i am gon na go to work , because maybe this new fashion business will be our last best hope , and chelsea , well , she can afford to go hang out at the hospital with adam , 'cause she has all that newman money to fall back on . [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i love you , kevin . i just never expected our marriage to be like this . [ scene_break ] lauren : i do n't want any more time to think things through or figure things out . i want my family back . i want my husband back . michael : well , i 've been waiting , praying for you to say that . lauren : [ sighs ] michael : and mean it . lauren : i know . those legal separation papers really scared the hell out of me . michael : kevin thought it was a mistake for me to take that step . said it would just push you away from me . but i could feel us heading towards this point of no return . lauren : i was so angry . so confused . michael : yeah . right . even after fen forgave me , no matter what i said or did , i could just feel the door closing . lauren : no . that 's not it . michael : no . you 're the love of my life . i know you . i could see it in your eyes . lauren : well , it should n't have taken separation papers to shock me back to my senses , to make me realize what i was doing . [ sighs ] i -- i do n't -- i do n't want to lose you . michael : do you mean that ? 'cause we are nothing if we do n't have honesty . lauren : i 'm so sorry . michael : you have to be willing to put in the work . i mean , we have to get to the bottom of all of this . can you tell me that you are willing and ready to make that kind of commitment ? [ cell phone ringing ] [ scene_break ] chloe : hey , you 're here . chelsea : yeah . i realize i have dropped the ball since adam 's been in the hospital . we really need to get to work . jabot 's given us a really great opportunity . chloe : yeah . i 'm all for that , but first i want to hear about adam . chelsea : he woke up . chloe : oh , my god . chelsea : he 's , you know , still weak , but his condition 's improving . chloe : um , are you gon na make me drag it out of you ? how is he taking the news about the baby ? chelsea : um , he 's not . chloe : but you decided to tell him ... after you decided not to , before you changed your mind . chelsea : uh , no . i - i did tell him . chloe : but you just said that he did n't -- chelsea : i told him while he was unconscious , and that 's when he woke up . chloe : it 's ... an actual miracle . chelsea : [ chuckling ] i do n't think i would call it a miracle , no . chloe : oh . hearing that he was the father of the baby saved adam 's life . chelsea : he woke up , and he did n't realize that i was even in the room , and then the first thing out of his mouth was ... `` sharon . `` chloe : okay , so not the preferred answer , but you did say that sharon was in the room with him when he went into the coma . so , it would be natural that he would say her name . you know , like they just picked up the conversation where they left off . chelsea : i 'm not gon na tell him about the baby , chloe . chloe : [ scoffs ] you know what ? it 's your decision to make that you 've made several different times . chelsea : listen , i had a moment of weakness when i saw adam just laying there in the hospital bed , thinking that he might die , but , you know , my first instinct on this was right . i - i almost ruined everything by opening my big mouth . chloe : yeah , but if you said that he did n't hear you -- chelsea : well , i do n't think he heard anything that i said , but somebody else might have overheard me . someone who could use it to cause a whole lot of trouble . chloe : who ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i know . i know that kids come with a lot of complications . the noise and the mess are the least of it , really . billy : well , at least reed and delia are old enough to entertain themselves for 10 minutes . i 'm just it 's very nice to have a break . victoria : are you 100 % sure you want to have a baby ? billy : i told you . victoria : because , you know , maybe the initial excitement has worn off , and it would be perfectly natural and normal for you to be having second thoughts . billy : i would like nothing more than to have a baby with you -- a part of both of us . well , actually , more you than me . and the other day , i heard delia explaining to johnny where spaghetti came from , and it made my whole week . it -- it made me realize that i want us to stop imagining our lives and start living it . especially after , you know , what 's going on with your mom . victoria : okay . it 's just that i could have swore that i felt you holding back . billy : the only reservation i have -- that i 've ever had -- is what you 're gon na have to go through . all this infertility stuff -- it 's a -- victoria : i -- i 'm strong enough to handle it , okay ? billy : there are no guarantees . and if it does n't work ... victoria : yeah , but if it does , then we 're talking about a baby . our baby . and i think it 's worth the risk . i think it 's worth turning our lives upside down . do n't you ? billy : so do i . bring it on . [ laughs ] delia : i found my sock ! billy : see ? i 'm gon na take that as a sign that our kids are going to rise to the occasion . it 's all gon na work out . victoria : mm - hmm . billy : we 're gon na operate like a really well - oiled machine . victoria : mm - hmm . billy : mm - hmm . delia : i found my sock ! billy : so it 's gon na be oiled with marinara sauce . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] kay : no , i did not forget about the donation . jill : well , they never received them . cane : maybe they were misplaced . kay : well , i certainly hope not . i mean , i selected some very expensive items that -- that i 'd collected over the years . jill : what exactly did you do with those very expensive items ? kay : well , esther boxed them all up ready to go . ask her . jill : i did ask her , and she said that you offered to drop them off yourself . kay : now , why would i do that ? cane : hey , listen , i 'm sure it was just a simple misunderstanding . jill : because you had a meeting at the charity that day . do n't you remember ? katherine , is it just me , or are you forgetting a lot of things lately ? kay : jill , is it just me , or have you become more caustic and insulting than ever ? jill : oh , for god 's sake . a small fortune has gone missing , katherine . kay : through no fault of mine . cane : all right , guys . listen , i 'm sure the donated items will either turn up here or at the charity office , all right ? we just need to look . jill : all right . well , i hope so . cane : okay . jill : i hope so , because the charity and all the good works they do -- they depend on that money they make at auction . and that old box of trinkets could do a lot of good for a lot of people . kay : [ clears throat ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : victoria could really have me in a compromising position . chloe : if she overheard you telling him that he was the daddy , which you 're certain she did n't . chelsea : very certain . but , you know , hypothetically , if she did hear -- chloe : listen . unnecessary worrying is not good for the baby . chelsea : i 'm asking you if you think i have cause for actual worry . do you think victoria would tell adam ? chloe : i do n't want to get involved . chelsea : i 'm your friend . chloe : yes . chelsea : i 'm your pregnant friend , and i 'm your business partner . chloe : yes , you are , but i do n't think you have anything to worry about . chelsea : victoria may be feeling , you know , really grateful to adam for saving her father 's life . although , i mean , how long is that gon na last ? she ca n't stand the guy , and she really wants to get the company back . chloe : please , do not ask me to take sides . chelsea : oh , i 'm not asking you to take sides . i 'm asking your opinion . do you think if victoria finds out that i 'm pregnant , if she -- if she knows that this is adam 's baby , would she use that secret against me ? chloe : i do n't know . you 're asking me if i think that she 's above that kind of maneuver ? no . she 's victor 's daughter . chelsea : i was afraid you were gon na say that . chloe : but do i think that she 'll use information like that at this time with all these lives affected ? billy : come on in . victoria : hi . chelsea , i 'm surprised you 're not at the hospital with adam . chelsea : i do have other obligations . chloe : hey , squirt . delia : hi . chloe : how did it go ? billy : great . a little loud , a little crazy . [ clears throat ] it was a spaghetti fest . chloe : [ chuckling ] oh , i see . billy : yeah , i did my best to get it out . i 'm sorry . chloe : oh , yeah . no worries . [ chuckles ] so , did you guys have fun ? billy : yes , we did . delia : when can i see the new baby ? [ scene_break ] lauren : i 'm ready to make this commitment , michael . i want to do whatever i can to repair the damage . i 'll do whatever you want . i will go to couples therapy . baby steps . michael : it 's gon na take some time . lauren : as long as it takes . i want this to work . [ cell phone ringing ] lauren : [ sighs ] it can wait . nothing 's more important . michael : [ chuckles ] you better deal with it now , whoever it is , or they 'll be interrupting us all night . [ ringing continues ] lauren : [ sighs ] hello ? carmine : hey , beautiful . lauren : this really is n't a good time . carmine : okay , you ca n't talk , so just listen . i got us a suite for the night . lauren : i 'm in the middle of something very important . carmine : everything 's just the way you like it . i got your favorite bottle of wine , and i even managed to snag our favorite suite . lauren : that ... wo n't be necessary . everything 's been settled . carmine : you did promise me one last night together . and tonight could be it , and then we 're done . i hate doing this over the phone . lauren : the timing really could n't be worse . carmine : when you needed me , i was there , and i was happy to be . if nothing else , i think you owe me this face - to - face . lauren : and this transaction will end our business ? carmine : i 'll be here waiting for you . lauren : i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . it 's a work emergency , and i have to take care of it . michael : at this hour ? lauren : it 's the sydney store . one of our major suppliers got flagged by the australian taxation office , and i have to submit papers right away . believe me , it is the last thing i want to be doing . michael : how many times have i left you sitting here because i had to run out at all hours to deal with some client ? lauren : i 'm sorry . michael : stop feeling like you need to apologize . deal with what you have to deal with . as long as it takes . i know we will have a lot more nights together . lauren : somebody really screwed up . and i 'm gon na go fix it . and then i 'm coming home to you . [ scene_break ] billy : baby ? i do n't know where she could have gotten that . i mean -- you know what ? she must have overheard us talking about your friend who 's expecting . victoria : yeah . chloe : which -- which friend ? victoria : oh , just a friend . a friend that i went to school with . billy : yeah . chelsea : and you keep in touch after all this time ? wow . victoria : [ chuckling ] yeah . billy : mm - hmm . sorry . it does n't look like you 're gon na play with that kid anytime soon , so ... [ chuckling ] uh , that 's for letting her come over , even though it was n't our usual schedule . i guess , uh , thinking about how lucky we were , how lucky adam is ... i needed it . so , thanks . chloe : well , daddy time is the best time . the more the better . victoria : oh , yes . i totally agree . it 's very important for kids to have a strong father figure in their life . billy : and there 's no one stronger than me when i got this little one in my arms . come here . mm , i love you , munchkin . victoria : bye , delia . billy : bye . delia : bye . chelsea : `` daddy time is the best time `` ? chloe : what ? it just slipped out . chelsea : it does n't matter . victoria knows . [ scene_break ] kay : maybe i put it in the trash . cane : it 's a box full of rare objects . you would n't have done that . kay : yeah , well , my mind is , you know ... you know , dazed space . cane : katherine , you 're having problems with your memory . you 're not becoming a zombie . kay : [ chuckles ] cane : all right ? kay : [ laughs ] oh , i 'll consider that as a compliment . cane : listen , i am sure that there 's gon na be some logical explanation about this . kay : cane , i ... appreciate your support , but , um ... cane : it 's okay . kay : the truth is , i forgot to deliver the donation , and i forgot about the charity meeting the same day . cane : okay , listen . that was a busy day for you , right ? it was the same day i insisted you go and see the doctor . you had a lot on your mind . kay : [ chuckles ] mind ? my mind , such as it is . cane : okay , and whatever the news is , you and i are gon na face this together . i told you that . kay : [ sighs ] i 'm so grateful for that . and the way you dealt with jill , earlier . [ chuckling ] i mean , god forbid that i should have been here by myself . she would have never let up . never . cane : [ sighs ] kay : all right , come on . that 's enough of this . let 's talk about you and , uh , lily , the twins . cane : twins , um ... well , mattie and charlie have become , uh , masters in popsicle - stick / glitter picture frames , which you already know . kay : yes , precious picture frames . they were just darling . [ clears throat ] how 's lily ? because she 's been conspicuously absent from the conversation . cane : there 's nothing wrong with your powers of perception , is there ? kay : cane . if you 're having issues at home , that 's where you should be , not spending your time here with me . jill : all right . [ sighs ] the charity has now triple checked , and esther has triple checked , and the donation is not here , and it 's not at the auction house , which leaves only one explanation . [ scene_break ] kevin : uh , items that i recently , uh ... acquired , uh , from an estate that 's , um ... it 's not around here . it 's pretty far away . uh , anyway , um , you came highly recommended from somebody who knows the market for these types of , uh , valuable collectibles . no . no . you would be dealing with me directly . look , i just -- i just need to get this stuff fenced as soon as possible . michael : what are you fencing ? [ scene_break ] chloe : so , why do you think she knows ? chelsea : um , that comment about a `` strong father figure . `` chloe : maybe she was talking about herself . chelsea : no . she seemed really confident , like she had something on me . chloe : well , i did n't get that , but my eyes were on billy . and did you see him ? he was clueless . more clueless than ever , even . he has no idea that you 're pregnant . chelsea : which means victoria did n't tell him . chloe : and she would have if she 'd heard , so you 're fine . you 've got nothing to worry about . chelsea : i have a ton to worry about , chloe . if adam finds out the truth about all this , he 's gon na -- he 's gon na want to take the baby away from me . we 're not gon na have some amicable joint - custody thing going like you and billy have . this child will be tied to newman in every single way . it 'll be a new grandson for victor . it will be a new weapon for adam to use against his father . i mean , adam 's a complete control freak . he 's gon na try to use his power and his influence to keep me out of my own kid 's life . chloe : not if you convince adam that someone else is the father . it 's still the best option on the table . chelsea : chloe , i do n't -- i do n't want to talk about this , okay ? i need to just focus on work . chloe : okay . fine . i will get my daughter home before she does a face plant into that video game . listen . i 'm gon na go . i 'm just a phone call away , but do n't worry . okay ? i think your secret is safe . chelsea : aah . ow . aah ! ow ! [ scene_break ] billy : honey , you 're being paranoid . victoria : paranoid ? delia -- `` i ca n't wait to play with the new baby ! `` billy : chelsea could have taken that a hundred different ways . delia got a new doll , delia 's friend has a baby sibling -- i do n't know . delia 's -- victoria : expecting a new baby brother or sister . billy : you know , i thought there were a hundred . i guess there 's only three . victoria : she 's got to know . billy : [ sighs ] [ chuckling ] what if she does ? what 's she gon na do with that information ? victoria : that is very personal , life - changing information . billy : [ sighs ] is this one of those times you put the answer into the question ? victoria : [ sighing ] oh , gosh . i think we 're in trouble here . billy : i think we 're covered . i think we 're fine . i think you 're being paranoid . i think this is kidageddon . [ sighs ] victoria : are you sure that chelsea and chloe bought our story ? billy : yes . i am sure , but even if i 'm not , if i 'm wrong , and they know something , what 's the harm ? [ chuckling ] i mean , come on . victoria : because it 's none of their business . it 's none of chelsea 's business , and who knows what she 'll do with that information ? billy : what could she possibly do with that information ? victoria : she has done terrible things to us in the past . maybe you 've forgotten . billy : [ chuckles ] you know , she also gave us johnny , and none of your fears were realized there . i thought you 'd forgiven her . i 've forgiven her . victoria : i did . i forgave her , but that does n't mean i trust in her . i mean , she could go to adam . she could ... it could hurt business at newman , okay ? not that i care about newman . billy , what ? what is it ? billy : um ... you do n't really care about what happens at newman anymore , right ? victoria : no . i just said i do n't . billy : good . because , uh ... given the grand scheme of things and our new priorities , what i 'm about to show you is really not that big of a deal . victoria : what is this `` not big of a deal ? `` billy : not big . `` big 's `` the wrong word . small . insignificant . victoria : billy . billy : see , right there -- the way you just said `` billy , `` that makes me think that you 're gon na turn this into a very big deal . victoria : billy , you 're already doing that . billy : just remember that high blood pressure makes it very difficult to conceive . victoria : show me ! [ scene_break ] michael : what was that all about ? kevin : uh , fencing . michael : so i heard . kevin : then did you also hear i was talking about the house ? chloe and i want to put up a new fence around the backyard before we move back in , so i was just getting estimates , looking at different styles . it 's a lot more complicated than i would have thought . michael : whether to go with white pickets or something crazier ? kevin : right ? exactly . michael : so , i assume this home renovation means that things are back on track with you and chloe , money - wise . kevin : uh ... yeah . we put our heads together , and , uh , we found a way to make ends meet . michael : why are you still staying at kay 's ? i 'd imagine the power would be back on at your place by now . kevin : it 's not . apparently , uh , we 're in this part of the grid that was hit the worst -- some structural something or other . anyway , i keep telling myself it could be worse . how are things at home ? michael : actually , we turned a corner tonight . kevin : ah . i knew something was missing . it was that dark cloud . michael : it was the separation papers . it made her realize how far things had gone . kevin : you were right . it worked . michael : lauren said she was willing to do whatever it takes to save the marriage . kevin : michael , i am really , really happy to hear that . have to admit , i was a little worried there for awhile . michael : uh , well ... yep . i feel like things are finally right again . i 'm working back at my old practice , and i feel like i 'm getting my wife back , too . [ scene_break ] carmine : hey . lauren : um ... look , when i said that we would spend one more night together ... carmine : maybe we should n't have this conversation in the hall with a shirtless guy . lauren : yeah , oh . okay . carmine : yeah . lauren : oh , wait . wait . when i said that we would do this -- that we would spend one more night together -- that was before -- carmine : look , i 'm just glad you 're here , okay ? you made your decision . you do n't owe me any explanations . lauren : [ sighs ] carmine : okay , i wanted to thank you , 'cause my heart has been battered more than once last year , and , um , i may not seem like the sensitive kind of guy , but i was a hot mess . lauren : [ chuckles ] carmine : and there it is -- that smile . when we talked and you smiled with that smile -- hell , just seeing you walk in the room made all that stuff just go away . lauren : i thought my life was falling apart . i was angry , and i was so hurt -- carmine : i know . i know . and it was a shame . because you did n't even realize how beautiful you were until i made you look in the mirror -- made you see yourself the way i see you . lauren : we were there for each other . carmine : and it was good . it was real good . lauren : and that 's why i think we should just keep things the way they are . carmine : i -- do n't tell me what you think . tell me what you want . where are you supposed to be right now ? lauren : a business emergency . carmine : and ... you came here . lauren : carmine ... carmine : look , do n't walk out that door and turn us into something cheap and ugly . we found each other 'cause we needed someone . and right now , i need you , just one more time . [ scene_break ] victoria : great . [ chuckling ] adam must be insane . billy : he did lose a lot of blood . victoria : ugh , he put sharon in charge of newman . billy : it 's temporary , honey . victoria : why did we not see this , right ? billy : well , look on the back . i think that delia used the paper as an art project . it 's very good -- victoria : okay , sharon 's done it again . she 's , uh -- she 's used a tragedy to swoop in . you know , she practically destroyed the company , and now she 's back . [ chuckling ] great . billy : well , to be fair , she was married to your father , and she 's been off her medication -- victoria : she has to be stopped . this is my family 's company . billy : it is . and this is your family right here . this is your , hopefully , soon to be expanding family . victoria : you know what ? women can have careers and they can have babies . billy : yes , of course they can , but ours is not a run - of - the - mill situation . the doctor was very clear . this is going to be stressful . this is going to be difficult with all the tests and the uncertainty and the complicated procedures , okay ? and if we are lucky enough to get pregnant , it 's gon na come at a very high risk . victoria : do you think i do n't know what i 'm facing ? billy : i know you know , but i do n't think you 're willing or able to handle a full - on corporate war at the same time we 're trying to get pregnant and the whole fertility thing . and it 's not like we need the money . victoria : [ sighs ] it 's not about the money . billy : [ groans ] we both decided that we would give up our nights , our sleep , our sanity , our clean ceilings to bring in a beautiful bundle of joy into the world . but are you willing to give up the fight for newman ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : [ panting ] oh , please , god , make it stop . [ voice breaking ] i ca n't lose this baby . i ca n't . ow ! [ gasping ] [ scene_break ] jill : it was stolen , and i know exactly who the thief is . kay : no , no , no , no , no . you -- you stop right there . stop accusing adriana of every hat pin that goes missing . jill : hat pin ? it was a small fortune earmarked for charity . i want that girl terminated . kay : no . no one gets fired , jill ! not without proof . jill : you are just too proud and too stubborn to face the truth . cane : all right , listen . why do n't we just let kay deal with this in her own way ? jill : okay . fine . cane : all right , listen . if it was stolen , do you think adriana could be responsible ? kay : i 'm not sure . [ scene_break ] chloe : where have you been ? kevin : uh , i 'll give you a hint . [ gasps ] where is that box of stolen goods we had stashed under here ? chloe : you did it ? kevin : every last pricey bauble , and i got even more money than i thought we would get . chloe : [ laughs ] kevin : [ sighs ] chloe : [ groans ] kevin : what ? what is it now ? chloe : i do n't know . should n't we feel more guilty ? katherine was going to take all that stuff and donate it to charity . kevin : look , in our current situation , we qualify as a charity case . and , since i made more than i thought we would , we 're gon na give the surplus to mrs. c 's good cause . chloe : i love that idea . it 's what robin hood would have done . kevin : right . and then he would have taken maid marian and kissed her just like this . [ scene_break ] michael : lauren ? [ scene_break ] lauren : i told you . i ca n't do this . carmine : god , i love the smell of you . lauren : i ca n't do this . carmine : touching you . lauren : this is a mistake . carmine : just one more night . lauren : carmine ... carmine : come on . just one more night . lauren : please . please do n't . carmine : shh . lauren : oh , god , i -- [ gasps ] [ scene_break ] billy : you ca n't have it all , vick . not in this situation . and i say that with all the love in my heart . victoria : [ sighs ] well ... then there is no choice . i want to have our baby . billy : mm . here we go . this is going to be great , because when my wife puts her mind to something -- [ johnny cries ] billy : see ? even johnny knows . he 's so excited . he ca n't wait to have a little brother or sister to boss around . [ chuckles ] this is gon na be good . [ scene_break ] chelsea : [ panting ] i need help ! i need help . i -- i think i 'm losing my baby . aah ! [ next_on ] paul : so that 's why you 're up late ? waiting for the wife to come home ? michael : lauren never came home last night . carmine : you do n't come home , and he 's cool with it ? lauren : [ voice breaking ] 'cause he trusts me . adam : it 's okay . i know . | billy is upset with delia when she can not find her blue sock and refuses to wear anything else . victoria comes downstairs from feeding johnny and has stains all over her shirt . at the hospital , chelsea tells a doctor to tell sharon everything about adam 's condition . michael comes home and is surprised to see lauren there . lauren announces that she now knows what she wants . carmine returns to his hotel room and makes plans for the night . chloe and kevin argue over the fact that she does n't think he is doing his fair share to get them out of debt . cane and katherine are in the living room of the chancellor mansion when the phone begins to ring incessantly . jill barges in to answer it . jill tells katherine that the people at the charity have not received their donation . katherine insists that she sent it . chloe and kevin discuss money laundering as a way of getting them out of their trouble . lauren tells michael that she wants him and her family . he is surprised by her sudden change of attitude . when the phone rings , lauren sees that it is carmine calling . she tries to ignore the call , but he calls back . chloe joins chelsea at work . chloe wants to know how adam reacted to the news that he was going to be a father . chelsea tells chloe that he did n't heard a word she said . when he did come to , he asked for sharon . victoria and billy discuss having a baby . katherine tells jill and cane that she did n't forget to get the donation together for the auction . chelsea tells chloe that she fears victoria heard her telling adam she was pregnant . chloe tries to calm her worries but with no luck . victoria and billy bring delia to chloe thus interrupting chloe and chelsea . carmine calls lauren to make plans for the night , but lauren tries to brush him off but with no luck . lauren agrees to meet him thus lying to michael that there is something wrong at fenmore 's and she is going to have to go and take care of it . michael understands . |
sharon : my baby . noah : [ chuckles ] yes , mom . sharon : you think you 're humoring me , but you do n't understand . not until you have a child of your own -- you have no idea . you know , you were very sick as a baby . and nick and i -- we tried to be brave and hold on to visions of the man that you would grow up to be one day , the life you 'd have . and there were moments we were n't sure we would get that far . but now ... noah : i love her , mom . sharon : i know you do . noah : you know , courtney , she 's , um , so smart , and she 's strong , and , uh ... i know we had our complications in the beginning . and then , suddenly ... it was n't complicated at all . i did n't know it could be like that . sharon : i think you 've been watching your father and me for too long . noah : you know , you used to talk to me about picturing the future . i can do that with courtney . it feels good . [ sighs ] it 's like something to believe in . sharon : we all need something to believe in . today , you 're giving this family something to celebrate . nothing else matters -- just you and your bride . [ both chuckle ] morning . you the groom ? nick : [ chuckling ] me ? god , no . no . uh , my son is the lucky guy this time . courtney : is it okay ? summer : it 's perfect . courtney : [ sighs ] summer : you 're perfect , and you and my brother together ... it 's even more perfect . courtney : [ chuckles ] 24 hours from proposal to marriage . that sounds crazy . [ laughs ] it 's still romantic , though , right ? summer : yeah , sometimes , it just ... happens that quickly . [ sighs ] courtney : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . you and austin , i -- noah and i , we should 've just waited . summer : no , no , no , no , no , not for me , not for anything . listen . noah was right to want to do this now -- you know , embracing life and all of that ? okay , so , no documentary today . there 's no stalker writing us messages . courtney : [ chuckles ] summer : and not one thought about how austin died , okay ? today , only reasons to smile . courtney : [ chuckles ] dylan : now , you never mentioned any detour when you were supposedly going to a hotel room . so exactly what were you doing out there ? avery : going somewhere ? dylan : [ sighs ] uh , what ? no . no . avery : you did n't come to bed last night . dylan : yeah , i just -- i got a lot on my mind . avery : i know what it is . and it has to stop . stitch : abby ? abby : i 'm in here . stitch : i guess asking if you 're ready would be a rhetorical question . abby : oh , i 'm sorry . kyle called , and suddenly , courtney and noah are getting married today . stitch : today ? what 's the rush ? abby : i do n't know . i guess it 's , `` life is short , and there 's a killer stalking us `` ? anyway , i told kyle to give them my love and apologies , but now i am behind on my packing . stitch : you 're not going to your nephew 's wedding ? abby : well , since we have a plane to catch , no . stitch : okay , picking up my late sister 's ashes or celebrating love -- yeah , you 're going to the wedding . abby : but i need to be with you . joe : lily , good morning . lily : joe . joe : i wonder if you have a moment . i 've -- i 've got a personal matter i wonder if you could help me with . lily : i can not believe that you 're hitting on me again . leslie : at this point , i ca n't get the confession tossed . but we filed a not- guilty plea , so at least we have a shot now . neil : that plea was because of you and victor 's attorney ... everyone telling me how to handle this case . because , evidently , not everyone believes that just telling the truth is the right thing to do . devon : well , there 's different sides to the truth . neil : yeah , but i did n't teach you that , did i ? one reality ... one truth . and the truth is , i killed paul and christine 's baby . i know that . they know that . now the a.d.a . knows that . leslie : winston mobley . neil : yeah , right . winston mobley . he can tell the jury . at least we can assume that the jury will think the truth matters . hilary : oh , my gosh . i 'm so -- [ both chuckle ] hilary : i - i ca n't believe this . i did it again . i am so sorry . i -- let me pay for your coffee ... again . winston : you know , you keep this up , i 'll have free coffee for life , courtesy of ... ? hilary : ann turner . i - i 'm sorry . and you are ... ? winston : winston mobley . it 's a pleasure to meet you officially . hilary : pleasure 's all mine . summer : that 's pretty . i 've never seen that before . courtney : noah gave it to me as a gift before the wedding . [ chuckles ] you know , he 's funny , summer . he just wants me to be happy . i think 'cause these past couple weeks , we 've all been standing in the same place . noah just wants to be the one to make sure we all start living now . [ chuckles ] oh , my god . i 'm sorry . everything i keep saying just keeps making it worse . i 'm sorry . summer : no , no . courtney , stop . please . you 're allowed to be happy . it 's okay . courtney : i can picture our life together . [ laughs ] noah and i will laugh and tease and argue . summer : mm - hmm . courtney : [ chuckles ] make up . he 'll defend and protect me . he 'll let me do the same . but you and me ... we 'll be family . summer : yes ! [ both laugh ] [ knock on door ] summer : who is it ? kyle : not the groom . summer : okay . kyle : hey . summer : hey . does n't she look gorgeous ? kyle : yes , she does . courtney : [ chuckles ] kyle : and so do you . the carriage awaits . you two ladies ready to go ? courtney : yeah . i got my purse , some makeup , and ... oh , my god . i left something at the office . summer : can it wait ? courtney : no . thi -- no . mnh - mnh . kyle : well , i mean , i can swing by and pick it up for you if you like . courtney : no , it 's okay . i - i really need to get this one myself . and no . before you even start , i 'm not gon na tell you , 'cause if you found out , i think i 'd die of embarrassment . so you guys -- you just go to the park . i 'll meet you there . i promise . summer : okay . courtney : [ chuckles ] kyle : okay , well , do you have everything you need ? summer : um ... i 'm -- i 'm not sure . kyle : hey . what 's up ? summer : no , i 'm fine , really . i 'm ... i 'm good . today 's ... wonderful . i mean , courtney 's not gon na think that noah loves her . she 'll -- she 'll know that he does . kyle : oh , hey , look . it 's okay . summer : [ voice breaking ] i just feel so stupid for loving austin . and i still love him after everything . but , you know , no matter what he did , he did n't deserve to die . and we do n't deserve to be tortured . it 's just ... it 's really not fair . kyle : come here . look . hey . you 're gon na be okay , all right , today and every day after . and look . we 're gon na go to that wedding , and i 'm gon na be standing right there next to you , all right ? summer : yeah . kyle : okay . sharon : you were always an old soul , noah . looking after me made you grow up too fast . but now you and your wife can look after each other ... as it should be . you 're making a choice to concentrate on love . and that just proves that you are exactly the man i hoped that you would grow up to be . noah : [ chuckles ] okay . uh , i should probably get going to the -- dad 's probably at the park , so -- sharon : okay , hold on . listen to me . i might not get to talk to you before you say your vows . i love you . [ voice breaking ] i 'm proud of you . [ chuckles ] and i want nothing but a lifetime of happiness for you and your bride . [ both chuckle ] sharon : see you soon . noah : okay . bye , mom . sharon : bye . [ door shuts ] sharon : [ sighs ] joe : i swear , i was not hitting on you . lily : oh , no , of course not , because i 'm the one that can help you with your `` personal issue ? `` i mean , do you not take `` no `` for an answer ? actually , do n't even answer that , because cane says it 's just how you are . you 're in perpetual flirt mode . but my dad is facing criminal charges , and i should be over there helping him . but instead , i 'm here explaining to you once again how to talk like a normal person to a woman . but maybe you ca n't help but be smarmy , or maybe you heard that cane and i are having a rough patch . but we 're not . we 're fine . we 're perfect , so ... just find someone else to help you with your personal issue . avery : you have got to stop fixating on the time that i spend with joe . yes , we had dinner together last night , with phyllis and jack to discuss donations for the better days foundation . and you know what ? it worked , because joe told his story . he was real and honest , and it had nothing to do with me or our history or anything like that . so the fact that you spent the night on the couch stewing about joe -- dylan : do you even hear yourself right now ? i 'm not the one talking about joe . i 'm not the one fixated on joe . last night was about something entirely different , and you would know that if you would just stop talking about joe . abby : noah wo n't even miss me . and , stitch , look . i know that you 're a doctor and a soldier , and you 've dealt with more death than anyone ever should . but you 're also a brother who lost his sister . and getting her ashes -- you 're gon na need backup . and victoria voted for me , so lucky you . [ chuckles ] stitch : hey . hey . [ scoffs ] is n't this supposed to be the other way around -- you know , me looking after you ? [ both chuckle ] abby : well , you can look out for me on the way . i need tons of bottled water . airplane air is terrible for the skin . [ laughs ] stitch : [ sighs ] all right . you know , i mean , the thing is , is , um ... kelly 's not coming back , so ... picking up her ashes are n't exactly time - sensitive . so ... wedding first . then terrible airplane air . we 'll do both events together . kevin : hey , hey ! it 's the father of the groom . nick : hey . mariah : nice flowers . nick : thank you . yeah , it , uh , matches my skin tone , right ? kevin : so , uh , where 's the happy couple ? nick : well , they postponed their marriage a whole extra day . i do n't think another 10 minutes is gon na hurt . things are gon na go according to plan . mariah : oh , what kind of wedding is that ? never been to one of those . nick : come to think of it , neither have i . [ all chuckle ] nick : there he is , the man of the hour . mariah : oh , you look very dashing ! kevin : and dapper . nick : look at my son . he 's getting married . were n't you just in diapers ? kevin : aww . i think it 's time for the talk . mariah : [ sighs ] they grow up so fast . [ both laugh ] kevin : do n't scare him , all right ? nick : i 'll try . noah : what 's the talk ? nick : [ laughs ] gah , come here . noah : you calling for pizza , or ... nick : nope . noah : oh . nope . nick : i am capturing this moment . noah : all right . look at that . noah : [ chuckles ] nick : that 's a keeper . noah : wow ! you are , uh -- you 're really happy for me . nick : i really am , son . you can do this . noah : well , yeah . i mean , i 'm not planning on choking up there at the altar . nick : ah , the marriage , the long haul ... you 're not gon na be like me . you got your head on a whole lot straighter than i ever did . now , you and courtney , you 've had your moments . but you 've always worked it out . it has n't been some big cloud of drama with you . noah : well , i do n't know if that 's true . nick : okay , there may have been some drama , and you may have had to walk through it . but you did n't cause it . and that 's a big deal . you have love , respect , and trust . and you know how to use it . noah : i think so . i hope so . nick : look , you wanted courtney to be your wife . you 're making it happen . not a lot of people are up to that challenge . noah : hey , is this weird for you at all ? i mean , the -- the wedding is at the park . nick : oh . noah : this park . nick : the one where avery left me feeling like a chump . noah : no , no . nick : [ chuckles ] nah , i 'm all right . it 's not like the park is cursed . i just do n't think avery and i were meant to be , you know ? someone else got to her heart first . avery : if it 's not joe that kept you up all night , then why are you yelling about him ? dylan : i was n't yelling . avery : you were ! oh , and now you 're evading . dylan : do n't lawyer me , avery , please . avery : then do n't dodge me , dylan . what is going on ? what -- come on . it 's like we do n't even talk anymore . dylan : i mean , it 's hard to when you 're never home . avery : well , how would you know if i 'm here or not when you 're never here , either ? ! [ knock on door ] dylan : uh -- avery : [ sighs ] sharon : uh , sorry if this is a bad time , but is dylan ... i would n't have come if it were n't important . avery : you know what ? you two ... go right ahead . i have a meeting . dylan : [ sighs ] okay , sharon . what 's so urgent ? leslie : i ca n't win this case without your help , neil . we need to show the jury you 're a good , decent man who was under extreme emotional pressure . neil : how about we tell them the truth ? how about we tell them i was drunk , i was totally out of control , and i grabbed the wheel from nikki rather than go to an a.a. meeting ? how about that ? lily : dad , i understand how you feel . neil : oh , you do , do you ? lily : yes , i do . i understand that you have guilt and shame in your voice , because you feel like you let us down . neil : i did . lily : you agreed to let leslie represent you . so , please , for the sake of moses and the twins , just let her do her job . devon : the court needs to see you for who you really are , and not just one bad moment in your life . they need to hear about all the great things that you 've done as a man , like taking me in , giving me the life you did . neil : and then we can stand you up in front of the court ... tell them what a fine , young man that i took in and raised as my own son , who slept with my wife . they 're gon na like that set of parenting skills . then they can hear how i capped it all off -- by crashing into a pregnant woman and killing her baby . yeah , that 'll show the courts just fine , wo n't it ? lily : dad , stop it . if you want to punish us and yourself , find a different way that does n't ruin your life . neil : okay , just not with him here right now , okay ? you can leave . lily : dad , come on . neil : or you . both of you . you wanted me to meet with my attorney ? so , here , i 'm meeting with her . get out . go on . hilary : well , your parents must have had a vision , naming you winston -- `` win . `` [ chuckles ] they wanted great things for you . winston : including coffee with a young lady with a smile that looks like a secret . hilary : i do have secrets ... so many of them . winston : well , now i 'm intrigued . do i have to wait for another near - coffee- disaster , or can we meet on purpose next time ? hilary : take control of your destiny ... win . winston : i plan to ... ann . ah , i should get to the office . hilary : mm . winston : do i look presentable ? no obvious coffee stains ? hilary : you look just ... fine . [ chuckles ] winston : i 'm gon na get on that destiny plan . hilary : i 'm glad to hear it . [ exhales sharply ] devon : poor guy . hilary : excuse me ? devon : well , he has no idea what he 's in for . what did he do to you -- cut you off in traffic ? now you 're gon na make him pay ? get him in bed , then stick a knife in him ? 'cause i know how much you enjoy making people suffer . i should warn him . hilary : do n't you dare . leslie : what the hell is going on with you ? okay , i know what devon did . i understand . you 're heartbroken . neil : it 's not just heartache , leslie . it 's disgust . leslie : your son hurt you . neil : no , no , no . no son would ever do that to his father . therefore , i have no son . leslie : oh , stop it , okay ? lily is right . you ca n't punish devon by letting yourself go to prison . let devon help you . once the jury hears about your state of mind , your mental anguish -- neil : they 're gon na pity me ? leslie : they 'll understand you . neil : because what happened to that baby was my fault . leslie : you only say that because you 're still in a very dark place , same place that put you in that car . you 've just been through a plane crash , only recently regained your vision . wait , has your -- has your vision been consistent ? what about the night of the accident ? neil : this is the leslie taylor circus sideshow , where i grab my cane , and i tap into the courtroom and pretend like i 'm blind , right ? well , no . no , thank you . devon and hilary took away most of my self - respect . i 'm not gon na pander to that jury . i 'm not gon na beg for pity . i 'm not gon na throw nikki under the bus . in prison or not ... i 'm still here . i 'm in hell . it 's just the view is a little bit different , that 's all . mariah : he 's really taking it that hard ? you got suspended , not fired . kevin : well , all the same , michael freaked out . and the last thing he needs in his life right now is stress . mariah : well , that 's what family means -- stress and freaking out . kevin : that should be your toast at the reception . mariah : i should write it down . kevin : [ sighs ] i 've got to get back into the gcpd computer files without being detected . mariah : yeah , because it was so successful the first time around . kevin : okay , so , surveillance tape shows austin following jack with a camera . looking for what ? expecting to find what ? mariah : well , you know my theory . i think jack was covering for kyle , which means kyle is guilty of something . and if he 's guilty of the big something , that means that sharon did n't do it . kevin : i do n't know about that . mariah : hey , no , you can not side with summer and kyle on this one . sharon did n't do it . kevin : i did n't say she did . mariah : yeah , well , you did n't say she did n't . kevin : [ sighs ] nick : what 's going on ? kevin : huh ? mariah : uh , well , kevin and i were just arguing over who gets to catch the bouquet . and since i was n't exactly lucid my first time getting married , i think it should be me . nick : usually a girl thing . kevin : but not always . mariah : oh , yay ! look who 's here ! summer : hi ! [ laughs ] oh ! noah : how you doing ? summer : good ! come here . hi ! this is so great ! [ clears throat ] mariah : yes , it is . so many happy faces in one place . noah : so , where is my lovely bride ? summer : oh , courtney said that she had one , little thing to take care of . but she 's on her way . noah : okay . courtney : [ sighs ] if anyone ever knew i forgot this , i think that i 'd just die of embarrassment . [ chuckles ] sharon : i remembered something last night , and i ca n't get it out of my head . that night , the snowstorm -- dylan : the night austin was murdered ? sharon : yes , i drove around . i told you . had a panic attack . the whole night was really a blur . but sorting through , dylan , i pulled over on old post road that night . dylan : that 's near the cabin . sharon : yes , and i saw a car coming from that direction . dylan : well , could you see who was driving the car ? sharon : no . dylan : but you 're sure the car was coming from the cabin ? sharon : yes , the lights were coming toward us . it was so bright , i could n't see anything . but the car slowed . [ sighs ] what if they saw my car ? what if they saw my face ? dylan : you 're just -- you 're -- sharon , you 're just remembering this now , after faith told me that you were in the woods ? uh , you see how -- how convenient this all sounds ? sharon : there 's nothing convenient about it . do n't you see ? i 'm going to be blamed for the murder . the real killer can place me near the scene of the crime . he is gon na make sure i get framed for that murder . lily : stitch . abby : hi ! stitch : hey , lily . lily : hey . i 'm sorry i did n't talk to you sooner about kelly . i 'm really sorry for your loss . stitch : thank you . yeah . i know you were a real good friend of my sister . lily : yeah , obviously not good enough . she needed love and support , and i was n't there for her . stitch : my sister was in a lot of pain . i do n't think anyone knew how much . joe : uh , s - sorry to interrupt . lily , could we -- lily : i 'm in the middle of something . stitch : it 's okay . thank you , lily . we 'll talk again soon . abby : yeah , we have a wedding to get to . lily : oh , that 's great . abby : i 'll see you guys later . lily : see you soon . joe : sorry for the interruption . lily : i do n't think you are . joe : lily , could we talk about this ? because i really do have a favor to ask . noah : my mom already checked my tie . summer : yeah . [ sarcastically ] that makes me feel great . okay . i 'm sorry . i 'm gon na focus on you today , and courtney , my best friend , who you might even possibly deserve to marry . noah : oh , thank you . that 's very generous of you . summer : [ chuckles ] well , fortunately , you happen to be the greatest guy that i know . noah : [ chuckles ] summer : i 'm not gon na get all corny and weepy , but , really . you 've never let me down . just about everybody else has at some point , but not you . you know , i do n't think you 've ever let anybody down . noah : i think courtney might not agree with you . summer : no , no , no , she does . okay , i promise , or else she would n't even bother to marry you . you two have shown each other exactly who you are , and that -- that really is a gift . noah : look , i know that we 're not talking about my mom , but she is on her way . so if we could not fixate on her as a theoretical suspect ... ? summer : okay . of course . i wo n't . i -- i 'll tell kyle to keep his thoughts about sharon to himself . noah : best wedding present ever . summer : okay , good , 'cause that is all you 're getting . noah : okay . summer : i 'm just kidding . i 'm gon na go check my mascara . noah : yeah , you should . nick : all right , bud . how you doing ? nerves of steel ? noah : ooh . [ sighs ] nick : yeah . noah : yeah . nick : [ chuckles ] have you heard from your mom ? noah : no , i have n't . uh , there must be some traffic . i wonder if that 's what 's keeping courtney . courtney : wait a minute . that does n't make any sense . dylan : sharon , you -- you got to help me out here , okay ? i do n't get how you got from point `` a `` to -- to `` b `` on being framed . you saw headlights near the abbott cabin . sharon : yes . i saw the car , and the driver saw me . i gave that interview about nicholas and the newman family . i tried to steal austin 's computer . the real killer is gon na frame it like i had something to hide ! dylan : w - well , you did . sharon : yes , but nothing i would kill anyone over . look , the point is , there is going to be evidence , or it 's going to look that way . noah 's friends already think i 'm responsible , and i had no idea austin was even murdered . and then i did n't even remember stopping at old post road that night , but i was there . and the killer knows i was there . and because of my history and my disorder , i 'm an easy target . that stupid interview . dylan : what is it ? sharon : i just -- i 'm sorry . i just heard myself . i - i should n't have stopped by here . dylan : wait , wait , wait . so , what ? y - you 're fine ? you 're fine now ? sharon : no , not really . but i have someplace i have to be . dylan : where ? sharon : noah 's wedding . i 'm not gon na let this day get ruined for him . dylan : okay , why do n't you just -- just take a minute -- sharon : no , no , i ca n't . i really ca n't . dylan : sharon -- sharon : honestly , i ca n't be late for this . [ door shuts ] avery : sorry i 'm late . hello , lily . lily : hi . joe : lily has agreed to help arrange for the gala here for the better days foundation . avery : excellent idea . lily : yeah . joe : the plan is to get the largest amount of donations with the fewest people , to keep the cost down . avery : smart . lily : yeah , and one thing i 've noticed with these things is that if someone 's being honored , it 's a lot easier to get people in the room . joe : i mean , these people do n't want to come for a free meal . there needs to be a draw , so ... how about we honor victor newman ? i mean , he has a handful of wealthy friends . avery : well , those friends might be intimidated to buy tickets , yes , but are they gon na open their checkbook after the fact ? i think jack abbott is much more beloved . lily : well , if we 're talking beloved , then ... i vote for you . avery : who `` you ? `` joe : you , `` you . `` avery : me ? wha -- honor me for what ? lily : for your work with the innocence foundation ? your pro bono cases ? you saved the warehouse district . avery : wait a minute . you want me to tell people to buy tickets and come and say nice things about me ? i ca n't do that . joe : you do n't have to . we will . and if you do n't want , well , we do n't have to say anything nice about you at all . lily : come on , avery . you know this makes sense . kind , warm - hearted , rich people are gon na want to know about your cause . and if you 're the honoree , then you 're taking one for the team . avery : oh , god . lily : [ chuckles ] look , you give hope to so many people . you always fight for the underdog , and you win . [ gasps ] i have the best idea . we can call it the better days award . joe : i love it . you in ? lily : well , you have to do it . you do n't have a choice . it 's happening . you 'll be good . um , i 'll be right back . avery : yes , of course . neil : hey , listen . i did n't -- i really did n't mean to go off on you earlier . uh ... not my proudest moment . lily : i obviously pushed you too hard . but it 's only because i love you . but , dad , please listen to me . if you just roll over , and you do n't fight those charges , then you 're letting hilary win . and that is not acceptable , because that bitch does not get to ruin you . devon : so , what was really the deal with that guy , or are you going after his father ? hilary : oh , god . just shut your mouth , devon . all right , you do n't [ scoffs ] you do n't get to be the poor , jilted lover . you got what you wanted . and so did i . devon : you think i wanted to ruin my family and have my dad 's life go to hell ? hilary : nobody forced you to be with me . besides , it 's over , okay ? so just save the jealousy . devon : me wanting to warn that guy is n't jealousy . that 's just me trying to save another person from someone as evil as you . but you know what ? if he 's as dumb as i was , then he deserves you . abby : oh , this is n't weird at all . a wedding at the park , where i was clubbed over the head by whoever murdered my illicit lover . stitch : that is why i 'm right beside you . nothing 's gon na happen . noah : hey ! abby : hi ! noah : you 're here . abby : yeah , would n't have missed it . stitch : hey . nick : hey , dude . noah : hey . kyle : uh , yes , except i thought you were n't going to make it . stitch : change of plans . abby : um , i should ... nick : uh , abby ... kyle : i should go over there with you . abby : guys [ chuckles ] it 's gon na be okay , i promise . mariah : finally , some drama ! kevin : oh , because our lives have lacked drama up until this point ? mariah : i mean the hair - pulling , eye - clawing , fun kind . we need popcorn . abby : summer , hi . hi . you look really pretty . summer : so do you . so , uh , how are you doing ? being hit on the head from behind like that must 've been pretty scary . abby : it was , but i 'm fully recovered . summer : well , that 's a relief . mariah : that 's it ? what kind of genoa - city wedding is this ? should n't someone swoop in fresh from a coma wearing a white dress ? kevin : because once was n't enough ? abby : summer , everything -- it looks gorgeous . you did a great job . so , um , where 's the bride ? is she making an entrance ? noah : well , i called her , but i just got her voicemail . [ cell phone buzzes ] nick : i 'm betting ... hair emergency . abby : [ chuckles ] [ cell phone rings ] hilary : that did n't take long . dinner might work . how about tomorrow night , winston ? devon : hey . neil : hey . devon : dad , are you gon na take leslie 's advice ? neil : meaning you do n't think i can handle my own decisions ? devon : not at all . listen . you do n't have to like me for me to take the stand . you do n't have to look at me if you do n't want to , all right ? but if i get up there , i want you to let the jury know -- neil : about you and my wife . devon : yes , 'cause it goes to state of mind , like leslie was saying . neil : okay . you want to get up there ... [ clears throat ] ... to save my ass , and , what , tear me down at the same time ? i - i do n't -- i do n't get it . devon : no , i do n't see it as that at all . i see it as me rightfully taking the blame . neil : you know what i see ? i see you trying to clear your conscience . lily thinks you have one . me ? mm , i do n't care . you lost your credibility . you lost everything the minute you stole this blind man 's wife and laughed at him behind his back . devon : if you really think that i was laughing at you behind your back , you do n't know me at all . neil : you know what ? i do n't want you anywhere near me or near the case , okay ? beat it . devon : oh , i 'm not going anywhere , because you 're my father , and i love you . lily : and , of course , your `` personal issue `` was about the better days foundation , so ... i jumped to conclusions about you once again , and i 'm sorry . joe : it 's okay . i 'll consider it `` our thing `` now . i have a tendency to be a little intense about certain things , so i 'll tone it down . lily : it 's fine . this time , it 's for a good cause . this foundation can make a huge difference in a lot of lives . joe : yes , it already has , including my own . avery : i take it sharon left ? was her urgent problem resolved ? dylan : uh , i do n't think so . avery : that 's too bad . so , what -- are we just gon na sit here in tense silence , or are we gon na discuss the real issue ? dylan : no more joe , avery , please . avery : no . no more joe , because the real issue is sharon . you spent the night at her house ... to guard her . dylan : mm - hmm . avery : from what ? an outsider ? herself ? dylan : [ sighs ] avery : or was that just a really convenient cover story ? dylan : she should n't have been alone . that 's it . avery : no , i think there 's a lot more to it , dylan . what is going on ? dylan : i ca n't -- i ca n't tell you , because if i told you , and then things happened , then you would n't be able to -- avery : what -- i would n't be able to forgive you ? dylan : no , that 's not what i was gon na say . avery : then what ? i could n't what ? represent sharon ? oh , god . what has sharon gotten herself into this time ? dylan : [ sighs ] noah : uh , well , that was my lovely bride - to - be , who , unfortunately , ca n't make it . nick : what ? noah : work . work . [ chuckles ] crime never sleeps . and , uh , it does n't wait for weddings , apparently , either , so ... kevin : well , it must be pretty important if , uh , courtney 's willing to miss her own wedding . noah : ah , that 's my fiancée , the cop . but it 's fine . it 's fine . you know , uh , summer , you can whip this up again , right ? summer : yeah , yeah . no , drop of a hat , sure . nick : noah , we can wait . noah : dad , it 's fine , seriously . i mean , you know what ? maybe the park is cursed . next time , we 'll just -- we 'll do it at the courthouse . we 'll have a party at the underground ... hope it does n't collapse . nick : noah , come on . noah : dad , i swear . courtney and i , we 're getting married . this is n't newman family history repeating itself , okay ? i promise . kevin : uh , hey . brilliant idea right here . why do n't we take you out for that bachelor party you never had ? noah : great . great . yeah . dad , would you mind just talking to the justice of the peace for me ? nick : yeah . i have a lot of experience with that . noah : thanks . and you might as well just take off afterwards , too . nick : uh , sure . you 're okay ? noah : i 'm positive . yes . i 'll call you later . nick : okay . abby : what happened ? kevin : where is she ? noah : courtney wants me to meet her at the cabin . something 's definitely up . [ next_on ] avery : if you 're really honest with yourself , you 'd take a good , hard look at sharon , and you will get the hell away from her ! nick : you know , you 're a real piece of work . you come down on me for hooking up with sage , while you 're chasing after another woman . sage : you have no idea who the real gabriel bingham is ! | neil refuses to let leslie use mental anguish over devon 's affair with hilary as a defense for him to let him go free of the charges for the accident . hilary accepts a dinner invitation from the assistant district attorney prosecuting neil 's case . the ada does n't know who she is , because she tells him her name is ann turner . dylan and avery argue over her fixation with joe and his friendship with sharon . sharon tells dylan she stopped near the cabin the night austin was killed , and she saw a car driving away . now she worries that the person who killed austin will try to frame her for the murder . lily and joe decide to have a fundraising benefit for the better days foundation and honor avery for her charity work . noah and courtney get ready for their wedding , but courtney is late because she stops by the police station to pick up something she forgot . courtney hacks into the police computer and finds some evidence that she thinks is confusing . noah gets a text from courtney asking him to postpone the wedding and go to the cabin with the rest of the group . |
paul : so , nick , the investigation into adam 's death was closed months ago . a propane leak caused the explosion . nick : and i accepted that conclusion at the time . paul : what 's changed ? nick : well , i have some serious questions about that night at the cabin , and i think dylan did , too . can you get him on the phone ? paul : well , um ... he and i were equally involved in this investigation . nick : all right . will you hear me out then ? paul : of course . i just hope it 's more than a gut feeling . because it 's gon na need something solid to re - open this investigation . nick : i 'd say this qualifies . michael : tomorrow ? your wedding 's tomorrow ? kevin : yep . we decided we love each other much too much to wait . michael : well -- you certainly do n't have any respect for your wedding guests , giving them one day 's notice . kevin : the only ones we care about are coming no matter what , right ? michael : well , you know i 'll be there . kevin : see ? michael : whatever happened to `` make it nice , make it special , do this one right ? `` kevin : it can be all that ! spontaneity is not wrong . michael : [ chuckles ] all right , spill . which one of you brought up fast- tracking this , you or chloe ? chloe : thank you so much . esther : oh , sweetheart , i would not let you down . i will take care of everything . this is so exciting ! chloe : i know ! [ squeals ] esther : [ laughs ] i love it ! chelsea : knock , knock , ladies ! esther : chelsea ! chelsea : what is going on in here ? chloe : i 'm getting married ! chelsea : i know ! chloe : tomorrow ! [ laughs ] chelsea : what ? chloe : i know . i know . but mom promised that she 's going to make it happen . esther : yes . you should have seen the dinner parties that i threw together for mrs. c. i 've so got this . chelsea : i wish i could say the same . um , chloe , you know your dress is n't finished , right ? so why the hurry all of a sudden ? lily : hello again . juliet : lily . hi ! lily : hi , um ... i just spoke to cane , and he told me . juliet : he told you ? lily : yeah , some people would say it 's inappropriate , but we have a really close relationship so he tells me everything . juliet : i want to clarify , i did n't force cane to do anything . lily : well , of course you did n't . juliet : and this does n't upset you ? lily : no . i mean , if you 're good as cane says you are , then i doubt this will slow you down . juliet : lily , you have the wrong impression of me . lily : uh , i do n't think so . victoria : what 's going on ? you did like a complete 180 when i brought up a new role for juliet in genoa city . cane : no , it 's just -- i know how much she wanted to stay in tokyo as the division head , that 's all . victoria : yeah , but i think that this job would be a hefty consolation prize , do n't you ? cane : yeah . absolutely i do . um , i just do n't want to like , you know , deliver any bad news to her , but you know what ? hey , she may not see it that way , and if that 's the case , it 's , uh -- it 's fantastic , is n't it ? victoria : is it ? i mean , is that how you really feel ? cane : she has my endorsement in any way , you know ? i think , um ... we 'd be lucky to have her in any position -- [ clears throat ] any capacity you think is best . victoria : good . that 's what i want to hear . for a minute there , i thought you did n't want juliet here . nick : detectives do n't like coincidences , right ? paul : sure . could you get to your point , nick ? nick : how about the cabin ? you know , it exploded moments after chelsea and i got there . one minute later , and she and connor would have been inside . instead , they were spared . paul : i do n't trust coincidences , but i do believe in lucky breaks . nick : well , to me , that seems incredibly convenient . paul : but for whom , then ? i mean , saying that she and the kid were spared implies that someone set off the explosion . so do you have any proof ? nick : how about the propane leak ? paul : underneath the floorboards ? maybe from the seal connecting the line from the tank to the appliances in the cabin . nick : so , what 's the difference between a defective seal and one that someone maybe sabotaged with , like , a wrench ? paul : forensically speaking , probably nothing . but the csi team may be able to uncover any alterations , but then you know what they 'd want ? nick : proof . paul : which is what we need to get to pull this out of the realm of conjecture . proof or motive . nick : so , if there was a convincing motive , would that be enough to reopen this case ? paul : if it were solid . nick , you got a life -- a full life -- and you 're not a conspiracy theorist . so something had to spark this . nick : you 're right . and it 's not something i just pulled out of thin air . paul : there 's something you 're not telling me , and i think it 's a name , and it might be the first step to reopening this case . so tell me , nick . who do you think did this ? chloe : so , i had this dream last night , and i was getting married and i swear it was so vivid , i could smell the flowers . and i woke up this morning and i thought , `` i do n't want to wait another minute to start the next chapter of our lives , `` so ... i told kevin , i kissed him , and i told him i did n't want to wait , and he said , `` okay , well , if you think that we can get it done , then let 's do it ! `` esther : uh , wait . well , uh , tell the truth , sweetheart . she wanted to have it tonight . chelsea : what ? ! chloe : yes . guilty . i know , that was ridiculously demanding . but my mother is a certified miracle worker . esther : right on both counts . chelsea : well , as the mere mortal seamstress in charge of making this dress that you 're going to be rocking , i 'd say good call , esther . that was well done . chloe : you know , and the other reason -- the sooner that we get married , the sooner that kevin can start the adoption process with bella , and just to think that she can start calling him `` daddy `` ... chelsea : chloe , that 's really wonderful . chloe : but i am not getting married unless i can wear the beautiful gown that you designed for me , so ... it 's kind of up to you . chelsea : it 's , yeah , no pressure or anything . chloe : i know ! surprise ! and it 's the kind of surprise that seems stressful and ... and really not fun until , maybe , you 've had a wonderful cup of coffee . and now maybe it seems like a good surprise , you know ? like the kind that makes life worth living . chelsea : mm - hmm , kind of like the taste of this unbelievably delicious coffee . [ sighing ] oh , you ... you know i 'm in ! [ laughter ] your wedding is going to be unbelievable , and you are going to spend every minute of it in the most stunning wedding dress , looking gorgeous , even if i have to stay up all night making it ! chloe : yay ! esther : oh ! chloe : [ squeals ] esther : [ sighs ] kevin : chloe is not dragging me into this . remember how eager i was to propose ? michael : remember when i advised you to take your time ? that , you forgot . kevin : no , i did n't . i appreciate that . i was just too excited to get started on this new life . michael : yeah , the revised wedding date is a big tip - off . and you never told me whose idea it was ... kevin : chloe , for the record , but i signed on right away because less wedding planning , the better . this way , we get right to the honeymoon -- tahiti , 14 days , one over - water bungalow , 5 million fish . michael : okay , no more questions . save the grilling for the fish . i am behind you 100 % , you know that . kevin : mm - hmm . and you believed in me way before i did . back when i would n't have felt worthy of any of this . michael : i can see that 's changed . and if chloe helped with that , big points for her . kevin : she 's a huge part of it . she believes me , she believes in us . she knows all my flaws and loves me anyway . michael : devil 's advocate . attorney , big brother ... lots of people would say that chloe 's flaws far outnumber your own . kevin : well , they can say it to my face when i 'm chloe 's husband . sharon : uh , i 'm sorry . did -- did kevin just say he 's marrying chloe ? kevin : yep ! tomorrow . is n't it great ? michael : yay . [ chuckles ] kevin : sharon . is there a problem ? sharon : uh , no . no . no , no , no . i 'm just -- i 'm very happy for you . sharon : here ! let me give you a hug . michael : hug it out ! yeah . victoria : i was hoping for better numbers from marketing . they 've been over budget every quarter . cane : so you ca n't afford to create a job in that department , huh ? victoria : bottom line is , hiring juliet will blow the budget , unfortunately . cane : sorry to hear that . victoria : so am i. i really like her . juliet has a very appealing vibe , and i know she 'd be an asset . that report that you gave about the way she performed in tokyo just confirmed it , but unfortunately , we ca n't handle this financial hit . [ sighs ] wait a minute . aha ! cane : what is it ? victoria : [ chuckles ] that 's what it is . finance and accounting has been running a budget surplus for the last three fiscals . so if i move a little money around ... ... then i can make juliet affordable . just like that . voilà ! now , you just have to make sure that she takes the job . lily : okay , i 'll see you next time . wait , wait ! do n't leave . juliet : i am wasting your time . lily : no , no , no . wait , stop . let me finish . i was gon na say that my impression of you is that you 're a bright , driven , resourceful woman who deserved that job today . juliet : the job ? lily : yeah , the one that cane said you lost out on . juliet : [ laughs ] that 's what he told you . lily : yeah ! what did you think he told me ? juliet : i 'm sorry , uh , lily . jet lag is just setting in . i 'm a bit of a wreck . lily : no , it 's fine . and , look , if you need any help , just give me your info and i can keep you in the loop on brash & sassy ! juliet : that 's very sweet of you , but i ca n't impose . lily : no , you 're not . trust me . juliet : well , as much as i love the company , i needed something permanent , like , yesterday . lily : well , it seems to me like you 're a very desirable applicant . juliet : who ca n't get an executive - level position without management experience . but nobody wants to hire a freelancer to manage anything . [ cell phone rings ] lily : uh , go ahead . take it . please . juliet : hello ? victoria : juliet . hi , it 's victoria newman . could you come back to the office ? juliet : it 's okay , victoria . cane explained . you 're not hiring me . victoria : no , not for that position , but how would you feel if i found something else for you ? chloe : `` you are cordially invited to kevin and chloe 's pop - up wedding ! `` chelsea : i love it . chloe : it 's perfect ! esther : okay , chloe , you know ... chloe : oh , right ! yes . okay . sorry . um , flowers on the stairs . stairs and flowers ? yes . i love it all . i love it . esther : okay , good . i just hope i do n't forget everything i just thought of . chelsea : oh , no ! do n't sweat it . i took notes . esther : oh , chelsea , you 're a genius and an artist . chloe : an artistic genius . chelsea : oh , stop . esther : [ laughs ] oh , gosh , this place is just gon na burst into life tomorrow . fun and festive have been in short supply since we lost mrs. c . chloe : oh , look ! someone 's rsvp'ing . [ cell phone ringing ] esther : oh , gosh . the photographer . i 'll be right back . chelsea : okay , so , uh ... i have to confess something . chloe : what ? chelsea : the reason i 'm not fully finished with your dress yet is because i actually took a little detour and i made one for bella . chloe : what ? no . chelsea : yeah ! yeah . it 's the cutest thing ever . it 's so tiny , it 's so pretty , and i 'm just , like , picturing her with that little box , you know , with , like , rose petals ? chloe : mm - hmm . chelsea : great , now i 'm getting emotional . [ laughs ] oh , my goodness gracious . chloe : [ laughs ] chelsea : thank you . you , too ? chloe : yeah , i just ca n't help it . chelsea : oh , gosh . [ sighs ] chloe : let 's be honest . none of this would be happening if it were n't for you . you know , you 're -- you 're my guardian angel . you are . you -- you opened up your home and your business and your heart to bella and me , and your capacity for forgiveness -- i am just in awe of it . chelsea : everybody deserves a second chance . chloe : oh , but it 's so beyond that . i mean , the two of us and the time that we 've spent these past few months , it has taught me more than ever about what it really means to be a friend , and ... you just need to know that i would anything for you . chelsea : okay , you really better knock it off , or we 're gon na need a much bigger box of tissues . chloe : well , that 's too bad , okay , because i 'm always gon na have your back , no matter what , no questions asked . i mean , the hell that i 've been through ... the fact that i could actually feel that about someone ... it 's more healing than you know . honestly . it 's changed my life . so thank you for being my best friend . i love you . chelsea : i love you , too . michael : so , gloria knows nothing about your bumped - up nuptials . kevin : well , you know , i have a list i was working down , and you 're at the top . michael : does this list even include that font of nurturing warmth we call our mother ? kevin : it could if you would add it to your best man duties , which , come on , really just include taking care of the rings , right ? michael : oh , really . you seem to be forgetting my other rather important duty -- planning the bachelor party . kevin : that is a biggie . michael : mm . kevin : okay . leave gloria to me . michael : so , about these rings you mentioned ... have you picked them out ? 'cause you better get on it . kevin : well , i 've narrowed it down to two , which i have on my phone . chloe told me to decide , and i was hoping you could come with me to fenmore 's ... michael : where your best man just happens to have a platinum - level corporate discount ? kevin : exactly . you are the best best man . i 'm also gon na need you to help me pick out something nice to wear to the wedding . michael : it 's called a suit . kevin : yeah , one of those . and i need swim trunks for tahiti . michael : sure . sharon : hi , nick . this is sharon . call me as soon as you get this . paul : so , um ... you never answered me , nick . do you have a name ? nick : if i do n't have a name right now , i hope that means you wo n't dismiss what i 'm telling you . there are some things about the way my brother died that night that do n't sit right with me . paul : well , i 'm sure you get that if we reopen this investigation , there will be certain repercussions for victor . nick : my father would want to know if adam 's death was n't an accident . paul : so , i can infer from that that you do n't suspect him ? nick : zero chance he was involved in that . paul : but someone else was , or so you believe . i also have a theory why you do n't want to name them . you 're worried about spooking this person if they find out they 're a suspect . and you 're also hoping that the gcpd can look into this very quietly without scaring suspect x into hiding . nick : it 's been months , and i 'm worried that your chances at proving something are slipping away . look , please , can you just look into it ? do n't turn your back on adam . i know i ca n't . paul : you know , nick , i have n't forgotten about adam , either , but i need something more -- physical evidence , something that 'll hold up in court . nick : yeah , i understand . paul : short of that , maybe a confession of some kind . a statement that connects the person or persons to the crime . nick : a confession , like , on tape ? paul : mm . anything i can work with would help . nick : hmm . all right . thanks . paul : yeah . listen , i appreciate your gratitude , but you might want to hold off on that a second . you know what we 're up against . sharon : come on , nick ! kevin : thanks . [ sighs ] thank you so much for everything , especially the rings ! chloe is going to freak when i put this on her finger . let me buy you a coffee . any size you want . michael : oh , that sounds like a fair trade . kevin : i will pay you back , i swear . michael : forget it . how many times does my little brother get married ? let me see . 3 , 4 ... you know what ? never mind . as they say in the courtroom , `` withdrawn . `` kevin : ah ! amazing . the resort i was trying to book in tahiti , somebody cancelled ! we 're in ! michael : well , that 's great ! how did you manage to get two weeks off on such short notice ? the red tape of the gcpd and ... [ gasps ] oh , you have n't even put in for it . kevin : i am dealing with a lot today . michael : go talk to paul now because even if esther can make the chancellor pool like look french polynesia , it is still wisconsin in april . kevin : i 'm going . just do me a favor first . well , one more favor . michael : [ sighs ] kevin : i want to send chloe a picture of the rings so that 's one less thing for her to worry about . michael : how does that involve me ? kevin : as a hand model . hey , sharon , will you come here for a sec ? okay . just put chloe 's ring on your finger like so ... great . michael : you know , as a child , when i imagined my life as a model , this was n't it . kevin : will you stop moving your hand ? perfect . and ... sent ! thank you . michael : mm - hmm . kevin : thanks . [ sighs ] so , what do you think ? of the ring ! sharon : it 's lovely . kevin : it is , is n't it ? i got to go . honeymoon awaits . sharon : i hope it 's perfect . kevin : thanks . it 's gon na be . michael : rings . kevin : thank you . this , this , this . see ya . michael : well , i hope it is . esther : okay , girls . you 've got your orders . chelsea : yes , picking up some take - out , then going straight home to put the finishing touches on the dress . chloe : i 'm gon na call the caterer and finalize the rsvps . esther : okay , and i 'm gon na put a deposit with the photographer and then i 'm gon na crack the whip over that florist . chloe : [ laughs ] you guys are so amazing . chelsea : nick does n't even know any of this is happening . i have to call him on the way home . chloe : oh , please do , and tell him i 've never been happier ! chelsea : uh - huh . chloe : oh , mom , uh , where is the caterer 's number ? esther : oh , gosh . oh , it 's on that purple card over there on chelsea 's sketches . chloe : yep . i got it . chelsea : bye ! chloe : bye ! [ chuckles ] [ cell phone vibrates ] victoria : oh , juliet ! welcome . we know how much you wanted to be division manager , but i think we 've come up with a solution that will please everyone . is n't that right , cane ? cane : yeah . yeah , that 's right . victoria : uh , would you give us a few minutes ? cane : sure . it 's good to see you again . victoria : so , please , have a seat . have a seat . i 'm gon na try to make this brief so that you can get off this roller coaster . after you left today , i told cane that i agreed that you 'd be a great asset to brash & sassy ! juliet : thank you . victoria : so we 've been trying to think of a fit for your considerable skills . we need a great marketing person that can focus on our u.s . teen demos and our men 's line . juliet : i 'm sorry . just to be clear , this is n't a job in japan ? victoria : no , it would be right here in genoa city working with our core team . you 'd have to relocate . jordan : i 'm so flattered . victoria : are you flattered enough to take the job ? would moving back to the states be a problem for you ? juliet : if you do n't mind , i 'd like to learn before labeling anything a problem . victoria : that 's a really great answer . look , i know it 's not the role that you were hoping for , but i think it would be an excellent opportunity . juliet : well , that 's intriguing . victoria : your title would be marketing executive and there would be unlimited room for advancement , especially if you perform in this position as dynamically as you did for cane in tokyo . juliet : well , there is plenty of dynamic performance where that came from . years worth . victoria : you see , this is why you are ideal to market this line . juliet : [ chuckles ] victoria : so , i 'm sure you have lots of questions . juliet : just 300 or 400 . victoria : okay . jump right in . juliet : would i be working with cane ? victoria : well , i 'm guessing that it would n't be a deal - breaker , seeing how hand - in - glove you worked with cane in tokyo , plucking sato - san off the tree . juliet : no . not a deal - breaker at all . sharon : nick ! call me back ! [ sighs ] oh ! chloe : i -- i did n't mean to scare you . sharon : oh , my goodness . thank you ! what brings you by ? chloe : are we gon na lie to each other now ? chloe : my wedding ! hello ? you hand - modeled my ring ! i have photographic proof . sharon : oh . yes ! yes ! i 'm sorry , you know , i 've just -- i have been on my feet for seven hours , so i 'm fried . chloe : [ chuckles ] sharon : i 'm happy for you , though , and for kevin , too . both of you . i mean , it 's a little sudden , but , you know , obviously you know what you want , right ? chloe : well , what we both do n't want is to wait . i 'm sure that kevin told you that . sharon : yes , he said something like that . you know , it 's funny . when you and bella came back into town , could you ever have imagined that you 'd be marrying kevin so soon ? chloe : again ? no . but , i mean , a lot has changed since then . sharon : yes . that 's true . a lot has . chloe : so , i -- i did n't come here to yank your chain . are you coming to the wedding ? chelsea : nick ! nick : oh . hey . chelsea : hi ! i was just about to call you . what are you doing here ? nick : i had some errands to run . thought i 'd come in for a late lunch . chelsea : mm . nick : you hungry ? chelsea : i 'm actually getting some take - out because i need to put the finishing touches on chloe 's wedding dress in a matter of hours . nick : really ? why ? chelsea : because she and kevin are getting married tomorrow and then jetting off to tahiti for two weeks . nick : why the sudden change of plans ? chelsea : i do n't know , i guess she could n't wait an extra second , and kevin could n't , either . nick : wow . chloe must be bouncing off the walls . chelsea : yeah . she 's really excited . and it 's nice to see . we also were able to have another really great talk . it was really raw and deep and emotional ... nick : another one ? chelsea : well , yeah . i mean , i talked to her about the phone records that put her near the cabin the night of the explosion . nick : you confronted her about that ? chelsea : yeah , i mean , i -- i could n't make it seem like i was n't aware of what the phone company told you . but , listen to me , i asked her point - blank and i looked chloe directly in the eyes . nick : obviously she had a good explanation . chelsea : she said it was a mistake , nick . she said she never left my building that night . kevin , he would have said so , you know ? he would have known that , and i believe her . we 've had a lot of great alone time , and she 's told me how important our friendship is , and i really believe her . i mean , it really moved me to tears . she 's telling the truth . that girl would do anything for me . so -- [ sighs ] it just feels good to have that stress relief off of my shoulders . i 'm just bummed it took confronting her about it to truly understand that chloe is my best friend . what are you doing ? do you still seriously have doubts about her ? i thought you -- nick : no . no . look , you told her exactly how you feel . chelsea : yeah . nick : you had your talk with her , and i think it 's time i do the same . chelsea : you want to tell chloe how you feel ? uh , can i get like a preview of how that conversation is gon na go , or ... ? nick : look , i could say something , but i think a gesture would mean more , especially considering the occasion . chelsea : a gesture ? nick : yeah . so she 's getting married tomorrow , which means the bachelorette party has to be tonight , right ? and i would like to do that for her . chelsea : you want to throw chloe a party ? nick : well , i mean , the throwing -- that 's a little girly . you guys could kind of plan a casual outing , and i will provide the venue . chelsea : really ? we could use the underground ? nick : yeah , we 'll get you a prime spot , you know , totally vip . , bottle service ... chelsea : that 's actually really sweet . that 's a really nice gesture , but i have to work on chloe 's dress tonight . nick : sounds important . maybe you should n't go . chelsea : are you trying to talk me out of going now ? nick : no . it 's just -- the last thing i would want for you is to have any regrets , you know ? you 'd see chloe walking down the aisle , maybe the dress is n't exactly perfect ... chelsea : i do n't have any regrets , and i 'm not going to . i am going to this bachelorette party , thrown by the host of the year , and if i have to wake up early tomorrow to finish the dress , so be it . nick : you sure ? chelsea : yeah , i 'm positive . i 'm a really fast worker . nick : i have no doubt . chelsea : this really means a lot to me that you 're doing this for chloe . thank you . nick : well , you tell chloe that she 's welcome , and , uh ... i hope this night is as unforgettable as her wedding . sharon : if you knew how packed my days and nights are -- between running this place and taking classes at gcu -- much harder than i thought it would be , and fyi , you ca n't flirt to get extra credit anymore . apparently , it 's a law suit or something , so ... you know , so i do n't think i 'm gon na be able to get away . chloe : yeah , it 's -- it 's okay . i get it . i mean , it 's the downside of spontaneity . we 'll miss you . sharon : well , i 'm sorry i ca n't make it , but i do wish you all the best . chloe : i mean , really ? you just -- you do n't really seem into it . i do n't know , maybe you were more invested in kevin and mariah 's relationship . sharon : no . no , but there is something else . there is something that has been eating away at me . um , it was something you said the other day . do you remember when we talked ? chloe : yeah . i remember telling you that i was totally psyched and happy about kevin and me . sharon : yeah , but you said something else , too . you said that you were worried about `` blowing it `` with kevin . your words . what made you say that ? paul : the conclusion is death by misadventure , specifically a propane leak resulting in accidental ignition and total destruction of the property at 29 lake ephraim road . [ knocks on door ] kevin : hey , boss . paul : hi , kevin . are n't you off today ? kevin : uh , i am , but i need to ask you a really big favor . paul : oh , well , do n't hold back . kevin : well , as you know , i 'm getting married . as you do n't know , it 's happening tomorrow . paul : oh ! well , congratulations . kevin : thanks . paul : so i guess you need another day off . kevin : 14 of them , actually . in a row . and i know i 'm supposed to put in requests a week in advance ... paul : uh , 10 days , officially . kevin : oh . right . well , chloe and i had a sudden change of plans , and i really hate to ask , but if you could override deenie in hr and approve my vacation request , i would consider that the greatest wedding gift in the history of the world . paul : well , normally , the way to get gifts is to invite people to the wedding . kevin : check your e - mail ! chancellor house tomorrow , free food , no cover charge . paul : how could i come to that ? i would have had to put in a request 10 days ago ! i take these regulations very seriously . unlike some people i know . [ laughs ] kevin : [ sighs ] that was cruel . which i guess i deserve for springing this on you . paul : relax , kevin . you know something ? i would not do this for anyone , but you have earned it . kevin : thank you , paul . paul : and i 'm not gon na be the guy to stand between chloe and her honeymoon . kevin : [ laughs ] after the ceremony , we 're grabbing our passports , luggage , minimal clothing , and heading to tahiti . a getaway to paradise where no one can reach us , just like chloe wanted . paul : so , tomorrow night , you 're getting married , and then you 're leaving the country . kevin : [ laughing ] yes . paul : my question is -- are you ever coming back ? kevin : [ scoffs ] cane : where 's victoria ? juliet : she ran off to a quick meeting . hey , i do n't know what you said to her , but it must have been magic . i mean , first , i do n't have a job , and then you talked to her , and the next thing you know , i 'm hired , so i ca n't thank you enough . cane : so you , uh -- you took the job , huh ? juliet : uh , not yet . victoria wants me to think about it and call her back later . cane : look , you know , um ... i know that you love working in tokyo , and i just do n't know if you 'll be happy if you , you know , relocate here for a marketing job , that 's all . juliet : i was wrong . creating that other position for me ? that was -- that was all victoria . you do n't want me working here in the office , do you ? cane : nah , no , that 's not true . i just -- you know , whatever you end up doing , i just want you to be happy , you know ? i just think if you take this job here , you might get some buyer 's remorse , that 's it . juliet : oh , is that what you have ? even though you ca n't fully remember the shopping spree ? cane : [ chuckles ] you realize if you do take this job , you 'll end up with less autonomy , a lower title , and less money , right ? juliet : and those can all improve . this is a way in , and victoria said that there 's plenty of potential for growth . cane : okay . juliet : and who knows ? maybe in two years , i could be your boss . cane : do you want to have some full disclosure here ? juliet : yeah . cane : it may be a little uncomfortable if you and i have to see each other every day , do n't you think ? juliet : not for me . these things happen . we 're adults . ca n't we just agree that it was meaningless and move on , drama free ? i 'm fine with it , and it literally made no impression on you , so ... whatever . cane : so ... are you gon na take this job or not ? juliet : well , certainly not to cause any trouble for you . or for lily . she 's really nice . and i am , too . lily : hi . can i interrupt you for a second ? uh , victoria and i grabbed coffee , and i have some interesting news . cane : okay . let 's hear it . lily : well , if juliet accepts that job , victoria wants her to work with me . cane : why ? i mean [ chuckles ] doing what ? lily : well , marketing , obviously , for the men 's line or whatever else victoria needs . so it looks like i 'll be even more involved here . which i 'm sure victoria and juliet will have plenty of ideas on how to make that happen . cane : i 'm glad you 're excited . lily : i 'm thrilled ! i mean , to have my own point - person here ? and i know i only met juliet once , but i really liked her . i think her and i will be great friends . cane : you know , let 's hold off on getting the matching tattoos . you know , she may not take the job , you know ? 'cause she may be aiming , you know , a little higher , i do n't know , so ... lily : oh , well -- victoria : hey ! that was juliet . lily : hi ! did she say yes ? victoria : yeah . several times . she 's as stoked as we are . lily : that 's great ! so when does she start ? victoria : right away . you know what , cane , you were right . she 's gon na be a huge asset . kevin : maybe the old me would have considered becoming an expat in tahiti , or trying it on for a month or two , but i take my job here very seriously , and if you do n't think ... paul : [ laughing ] kevin . relax . i 'm just giving you a bad time . kevin : oh . good . thank you , for everything -- the job , the time off , helping me turn my life around . try and come to the wedding , please . paul : well , i 'll be in court most of the day , but i promise you , i will be there in spirit . and i wish you and chloe a great day and a great trip . kevin : aside from you not being there , i think it 's gon na be perfect . paul : [ chuckles ] congratulations . kevin : thank you . chloe : yeah , i -- i think i can explain what i meant when -- when i mentioned that i was afraid of blowing it with kevin . i -- i 'm glad that you 're the one asking because i do n't think that anyone else would get it . sharon : why 's that ? chloe : well , you and me , we 've had similar struggles , and we 've both been to darker places . we 've fought really hard to get our life back . i do n't know , do n't you worry , even with all of the gratitude and counted blessings that it 's gon na happen again ? sharon : the thought creeps in now and then . chloe : yeah , so i just always have that nagging thing in my mind . i have that little whisper , always wondering if i 'm gon na mess things up , or ... i do n't know , sabotage the first good thing that comes around . it 's this self - doubt that i think is just part of me now . so when i said that i was afraid of blowing it , i was n't talking about that specifically . i just really hope that i do n't . sharon : i hope that for you , too . chloe : you 're a really good listener . thank you . i 've appreciated that so many times . i feel like i 've said everything that i have to , and i 'm really happy with where i 'm at , and i hope that you could be happy for me , too . sharon : i want to be , chloe . i really do . chelsea : here is the list for tonight . i kept it very small and intimate so we do n't drink you out of business . nick : well , uh , before you send that text , you should call someone first . chelsea : what are you talking about ? this is the whole recipients list . nick : mm , maybe a certain bachelorette . chelsea : [ gasps ] oh ! [ laughing ] i forgot -- i forgot chloe , the bride . yeah , she does n't even realize we are throwing this party in her honor . [ cell phone ringing ] chloe : hey . chelsea : do you have a minute for some astounding news ? chloe : astounding ? always . chelsea : nick newman just made you the sweetest offer a bride could possibly ask for . okay . yeah . you 're gon na freak out . so , we want to throw you a bachelorette party tonight ! [ giggles ] i know . so it 's gon na be a great group of us . it 'll be sharon and me and your mom ... nick : hey . it 's me . i need you to meet me at the underground as soon as you can . i need your help . chelsea : no , it 'll be so much fun . nick : things have changed . [ next_on ] gloria : this is going to be something a little less subtle . i need you seduce my son tonight . paul : why , nick suddenly suspects that adam 's death was n't an accident ... chelsea : you are no longer our designated driver , and the second we exit that door , the party begins . | nick shares his suspicions with paul about adam 's death without giving him the name of the murderer . paul tells nick he is going to need solid evidence to reopen adam 's case . nick thinks quickly and starts to put a plan in motion until chelsea tells him chloe and kevin want to get married tomorrow and then leave for their honeymoon to tahiti . nick tells chelsea she can give chloe a bachelorette party at the underground . nick asks someone on the phone to meet him at the underground because he needs help . juliet takes the marketing job that victoria offers her and promises cane not to cause any trouble in his marriage . cane gets worried when victoria asks juliet to work directly with lily promoting the men 's line . |
victoria : so it 's settled . phyllis : yeah , yeah . you 're movin ' back in . victoria : for now . phyllis : for now . lucky me . victoria : well , you know , it could be worse , phyllis . at least i did n't throw you out . phyllis : no , you did n't , and i appreciate that . thank you . and all that 's required of me to repay your kindness would be to chauffer you to and from town and not let anybody know you 're here , despite the fact that your entire family , servants , assorted guards and caretakers , they all live within shouting distance . victoria : you know ... phyllis : hey , this is gon na be a breeze . victoria : i just do n't want my parents reading too much into it . phyllis : that you 're back here ? victoria : right , since i 'm probably not even staying . phyllis : right . as i recall , you had no intention of coming back to genoa city . victoria : i changed my mind . you know , um ... i 'm not really sure where i should put my suitcase because i assume that you 've taken up residence in my bedroom . phyllis : yeah . yeah , i have . do you want your room back ? victoria : well , i really had n't thought that far ahead . i expected the place to be empty , remember ? phyllis : oh , yeah . victoria : yeah . phyllis : yeah . you know , this is all very interesting , being roommates with you , but , um , i need you to be straight with me about something . [ scene_break ] mac : grandma . kay : oh , darling . how are you , mackenzie ? mac : hi . i did n't know you and esther would be here . kay : oh , sweetheart , you are going to dine with us , are n't you ? mac : oh , i ca n't . i 'm meeting j.t . we 're gon na work out together . kay : oh , mackenzie . well , that 's nice . mac : he thinks he 's gon na show me something . he 's got another think comin ' . esther : what do you mean ? mac : just put it this way , i 'm not the one who 's gon na be embarrassed at the gym . kay : i have no idea what you 're talking about . oh , god . do n't let her see me . mac : who ? jill : me . [ scene_break ] bobby : `` genoa city memorial `` ? this is n't gon na be good . bobby : whoa . well , you guys are gon na have to just get in line . brittany : bobby ? bobby : yeah , i 'm out here . brittany : why did n't you wake me ? it 's dark outside . bobby : you were just so zonked out . i figured you needed your rest . brittany : yeah . i ca n't believe how tired i am . bobby : well , that 's your body tellin ' you that you need to take it easy . you got ta listen to it . brittany : i know . bobby : so i fixed the chair . brittany : oh . thanks . you goin ' somewhere ? bobby : yeah . i got ta see somebody about a job . brittany : listen , i was thinking , when i 'm feeling better , i could call lauren , see if she 'd hire me at the boutique part - time . [ scene_break ] ashley : what do you think ? should we go check on him ? jack : no . dad knows we 're here if he needs us . ashley : but maybe he should n't be alone . this was a real shock to him . jack : yeah , shock does n't begin to say it . when i walked in and saw kevin fisher standing here ... ashley : well , at least the truth is out . there 's no way he 's gon na stay married to her now . jack : how did you find out about this ? ashley : that address you gave me -- michael baldwin 's apartment . plus , i had gloria investigated . jack : so this is what you and paul williams were doing together ? ashley : yeah . there was just too many excuses on her part , you know ? too many coincidences . jack : that certainly explains why her sons did n't let me in on christmas day . god , this is low , even for baldwin . god , i thought the guy had at least a shred of decency left in him . ashley : well , nobody in that family has any decency , jack . but we ca n't worry about them . we need to keep focused on dad . [ scene_break ] john : you betrayed me . you allowed me to fall in love with your honesty , your sincerity . and that 's not who you are . no . you 're a woman who lies and manipulates to get what you want . [ scene_break ] kevin : you 're still cleaning ? gloria : yeah . i 'm just gettin ' started . got a lot to do before your brother gets home . oh , honey , hand me those , uh , paper towels over there , would you ? kevin : i told you , you do n't have to do this . gloria : i know , but i want to . it 's been awhile since i 've had to use elbow grease . give me that . kevin : mom . gloria : what ? kevin : everything 's gon na be okay , all right ? no matter what happens with abbott , it 's not like before when we were in detroit . gloria : yeah , and i 'm sure i do n't know what you 're talkin ' about . kevin : you 're acting like you did when you were married to terrible tom . gloria : what does your father have to do with anything ? kevin : when i was a little kid ... gloria : mm - hmm . kevin : whenever you were scared , you 'd start cleaning like some crazy person . that 's how i knew something was wrong . gloria : and maybe i just feel like cleaning . did you ever think of that , mr. smarty pants ? because when i was living at the abbotts , everything had to be spotless . i mean , mrs. martinez really ran a tight ship . in fact , one morning over breakfast , john ... kevin : mom . okay . gloria : it ca n't be over , kevin . kevin : okay . gloria : oh , please , god , do n't let my marriage be over . kevin : shh . it 's okay . [ scene_break ] jill : mother , i 'm so glad i ran into you . kay : well , that makes one of us , jill . jill : mackenzie , you 're looking very nice tonight . mac : thanks , jill . you too . jill : look , i realize that you 're still angry with me . kay : oh , my . are n't you the perceptive one ? jill : but it is very important that we talk . kay : pass . jill : if you would just hear me out . kay : i said forget it . i 'm not going to allow you to ruin one more of my evenings with your phony , heartfelt pleas . mac : grandma , give her a chance . kay : mackenzie ... darling , i have given her more chances than i care to . mac : she 's your daughter . what can it hurt to talk ? esther : yes , mrs. c. if you wo n't do it for yourself , do it for your granddaughter . gina : katherine , would you like a larger table ? kay : darling , thank you , no . we , uh , we wo n't be staying . gina : okay . j.t . : hey , everybody . mac , you ready ? mac : i 'm more than ready . ladies . jill : how about we go over by the fireplace ? it 'll be cozier . [ scene_break ] bobby : a job . listen , do n't even think about it . you 're in no condition to work . brittany : but if the doctor says it 's okay ... bobby : no . it 's out of the question . she does n't want you overdoing it . look , i 've told you this before and i 'm gon na keep telling you till you get it -- nothing 's more important to me than you and our baby . brittany : i know you want that to be true . bobby : no , it is true , and i 'm gon na do whatever it takes to prove it . you know , you and i have a lot more in common than you think . brittany : really ? bobby : mm - hmm . brittany : why do you say that ? bobby : well , neither of us were raised in a solid family , you know , and that kinda marks a person . brittany : i know you had it tough , bobby . bobby : well , so did you . brittany : are you joking ? i had everything i wanted . bobby : yeah , you had things . i mean , that looks great from the outside , but let 's face it , your parents were n't really there for you . brittany : bobby , i was n't neglected . i had a nanny . bobby : no , i know . you had a nanny , but how sad is that ? i mean , it was n't like your mother had another job . she was just too busy for you ? and i 'll still never forget what she told you when you said that you were pregnant . brittany : that i was an unplanned pregnancy that messed up her life ? bobby : yeah . i mean , that hurts . look , baby , we 're gon na do things different . we 're gon na have the kind of family that we never had . and our baby is n't a mistake . you know , it was fate , the way it happened . you finding out that you were pregnant the same day that we put my brother to rest -- it 's like a gift from god . brittany : you seem so certain that it 's gon na work out . i know you love me , bobby . i 'm not doubting that . but is it enough ? bobby : yeah , if you love me , too . brittany : i do love you . bobby : well , then nothing 's gon na get in our way . just look at you . you just look so sexy . bobby : i want you so bad . brittany : bobby , we ca n't . the doctor said we ... bobby : i know . [ scene_break ] victoria : you want a straight answer ? well , it depends on what you 're asking , phyllis . phyllis : well , i was wondering , your showing up outta the blue , does it have anything to do with jack visiting you in italy ? victoria : you mean did i see a face from my old neighborhood and suddenly get homesick ? phyllis : no . i 'm talking about the offer he made you . victoria : what offer was that ? phyllis : you know what offer i 'm talking about . you heading up jabot cosmetics . victoria : oh , yeah . that offer . phyllis : yeah , that offer . i got the impression you loved your life in italy . victoria : i did . i do . i paint , i teach kids , i - i speak italian , i have great friends . it 's a beautiful country . i feel very centered there . phyllis : yet you 're here . victoria : your point ? phyllis : well , i do n't know . it just occurred to me that maybe that 's why you came back , to accept the c.e.o . position . victoria : and how would you feel if i did ? phyllis : well , i 'm more interested in how you 'd feel . victoria : i told you , i just came back to get the lay of the land . that 's all . ( knock on door ) victoria : shh . phyllis : hide . phyllis : damon ! damon : hello , angel . are you gon na invite me in ? phyllis : uh ... [ scene_break ] j.t . : looks like we have the place to ourselves . mac : yeah . it 's almost like you planned it . j.t . : what 's that supposed to mean ? mac : oh , well , that way there wo n't be anyone around to see you get your butt kicked by a girl . j.t . : wow . when did you start talking trash ? mac : i do n't know . it was your idea to come down and work out . let 's see what you 're made of . j.t . : all right . what do you have in mind ? mac : well , i would say the treadmill , but i guess that 's out , what with your ankle and all . j.t . : yeah , i 'm kind of a klutz . mac : yeah . uh , how about weights ? j.t . : oh , come on . have you seen these guns ? you do n't stand a chance . mac : okay , muscle man , uh , abs ? i bet i can out - crunch you . j.t . : oh , we 'll see about that . mac : yeah , we will . [ scene_break ] gloria : you must think your mom 's a real piece of work , huh ? kevin : why would you say that ? gloria : because i had everything , kevin -- a loving husband , a beautiful home . i was even getting ready to start my own career , and then i go and blow it . kevin : you keep talking like your marriage is definitely finished . gloria : honey , a woman knows things . i saw the way john looked at me and i saw the pain in his eyes , and , no , i ca n't imagine that he will ever forgive me . maybe it 's true what they say -- karma . maybe i 'm just destined never to be happy . kevin : oh , come on , mom . that 's stupid . gloria : yeah ? look at my track record with men -- one lousy relationship after another . but after your father left , i swore to myself , i said , `` no more losers . from this point on , i 'm gettin ' smart . `` so much for that . gloria : i do n't deserve to be married to a man like john abbott . kevin : you have to stop beating yourself up , okay ? of course you deserve it . mom , you 're a good person . gloria : that 's so sweet of you to say . kevin : i 'm not just saying it . you know , it 's like dr. woods always says , you have to love yourself or love will never find you . i really believe that . gloria : unfortunately , there 's so much more involved than just me and john . kevin : if you 're talking about his stuck - up kids ... gloria : yeah , those two can sure make things difficult ... which is not what i need . [ scene_break ] jack : gloria got exactly what she deserves . lie upon lie , month after month . ashley : just stop . would you just stop , please ? venting about gloria does n't help anything . we need to really be concerned about dad , jack . this had to be hell for him , hearing what he heard and then asking her to leave . it took a toll , i 'm sure . jack : dad 's a strong man . ashley : i 'm not talking physically . i mean emotionally . jack : what , you think he 's gon na spiral into some depression ? ashley : well , he invested his whole life in her . jack : dad 's already been through some tough times in his life . he 'll get through this one , too . ashley : well , what if this one -- jack : hold on . john : so , jack , how is your search coming for the new c.e.o . ? [ scene_break ] gina : so where 's that beautiful wife of yours tonight ? bobby : what , you have n't heard ? gina : heard what ? bobby : she 's pregnant . we 're having a baby . gina : a baby . bobby : mm - hmm . gina : oh , bobby , that 's wonderful . congratulations . bobby : thanks . gina : i ca n't think of anything more incredible than bringing a baby into this world . i 'm really happy for you and for brittany . you send her my love . bobby : i will do that . gina : so are you excited ? bobby : uh , i 'm a little nervous . gina : all first - time fathers are nervous . bobby : you know , gina , i wanted to ask you something . uh , i 'm kind of looking for a job , something respectable , and i was just curious if you had anything here . gina : maybe . stick around . we 'll talk about it , okay ? thanks . [ scene_break ] jill : okay . is n't this better ? kay : can we just get this over with , jill ? jill : yeah . let me start out by saying i know that i have n't always been the perfect daughter . kay : oh , that understatement may qualify you for `` the guinness book of records . `` jill : all right , so i 'm horrible . esther : you 're not that bad . jill : my point is , how long are you gon na go on punishing me ? kay : oh , i 've just begun . jill : but jabot is at stake , katherine . and chancellor industries is affected . kay : stop it . now stop being so dramatic . jill : i am not being dramatic . do you realize there 's nobody in charge over there right now ? kay : well , i 'm sure jjack has someone in mind . jill : well , brad carlton . he thinks that he 's the logical choice . but jack is dragging his heels on it . and bradley 's getting so frustrated , he 's talking about quitting . kay : you 're telling me all of this why ? jill : because i want you to understand how tense the situation is . besides which , even if jack does hire brad , they 'll be at each other 's throats in no time . if you hired me as the c.e.o . , this would n't happen . kay : no , no , no , no . for the last time , jill , n - o . [ scene_break ] phyllis : um , you know , hey , it was really sweet of you to stop by , but -- damon : yeah , i know . i know . i should have called first . phyllis : you know , its fine . it 's just not a good time . damon : oh , well , how about this ? if you 're feeling a little bit indisposed , may i gently remind you that it 's nothing i have n't seen before ? phyllis : ( laughs ) that 's true . that 's true . damon : who are you hiding in there ? phyllis : no one ! damon : relax . i was teasin ' . phyllis : so was i . damon : mm - hmm . phyllis : i 'm joking , too . damon : you look spooked , angel , and you 're acting awfully skittish . phyllis : yeah . yeah . is there a reason that you 've come to see me ? damon : i did n't know i needed a reason to visit my friend / former lover . phyllis : no , no . listen , i - i 've had a really tough day . i 'm acting kind of weird . i just need to get to sleep . damon : okay , baby , i 'll take the hint . phyllis : but we 'll talk tomorrow , all right ? good night . damon : good night . victoria : leaving so soon ? damon : victoria newman ? victoria : yes . hi ! damon : is it really you ? victoria : yes , it 's me . ( giggling ) [ scene_break ] mac : how you doin ' over there ? j.t . : oh , mac , i 'm doing great . mac : yeah ? you look like you 're starting to fade a little . j.t . : ohh , hell , no . no , no , i 'm lovin ' this . mac : all right . let 's do another 50 then . or we can do more than 50 if you want . j.t . : no . no . no , no , no . 50 's perfect . 48 , 49 , 50 ! mac : oh , come on . j.t . : whoo ! mac : what 's wrong ? j.t . : all right . you 're right . you made your point . you win . mac : i what ? j.t . : you win . you 're in better shape than i 'm in . mac : oh , i have to write this in my diary -- the day that j.t . hellstrom admits that i am better at something than him . j.t . : ( chuckles ) you are funny , you know that ? mac : ( giggles ) ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) j.t . : hello ? brittany : hi , j.t . , it 's me . j.t . : brittany , hey . what 's going on ? brittany : i need to see you . can you come over ? j.t . : uh , over where ? are n't you in chicago ? brittany : no , i 'm in town . 561 munson avenue , apartment 466 . j.t . : what are you doing there ? brittany : i 'll explain everything to you when i see you . do n't be too long , okay ? j.t . : all right , okay , i 'll get there as soon as i can . mac : that was brittany ? j.t . : yeah . yeah , she 's , uh , she 's in town . she wants to see me . mac : so , of course , you just go running right over . j.t . : well , look , in this condition , i 'm not running anywhere . mac : j.t . , we just got here . do you really have to go already ? j.t . : yeah . she did n't really sound good , so , you know , i - i - i wan na know what she 's doing here . besides , are n't you curious , too ? mac : not really . but i know you are . j.t . : mac , brittany and i are just friends . mac : did she mention anything about bobby ? j.t . : no . why ? wait , is there some sort of problem ? mac : i do n't know . it seems a little strange , does n't it , that she 's back here already ? j.t . : well , yeah . i mean , there 's only one way to find out . look , i 'm gon na take a shower and get over there . but when i 'm back to 100 % , i 'm taking you on that treadmill challenge , all right ? mac : sure . yeah , whatever you say . [ scene_break ] gina : oh , well , i 'd be glad when this night is over . i just had to send back four entrées . they did n't like cilantro . bobby : well , restaurant business is tough . gina : yeah , tell me about it . okay , about the job -- i think there 's gon na be a managerial position opening up . so i 'm gon na check on that for you . bobby : oh , that 's great . thanks . i appreciate it . gina : get me your résumé as soon as possible . bobby : i do n't have a résumé . i 've never needed one . gina : oh , you could put something together . it 's just that , well , you know how it is . the powers that be want a résumé . bobby : i can get brittany to make one up for me . gina : good . in the meantime , if you 're looking for something temporary , i 'm short a bartender . bobby : yeah , that 'd be fine . gina : one of my guys had surgery on his ankle . he 's got to stay off his feet for awhile . but he 'll be back . bobby : will this be days or nights ? gina : a couple of nights a week . i know this is n't exactly what you had in mind . bobby : no . i 'm not proud . when do i start ? gina : um , can you be here tomorrow at 5 : 00 ? we 'll start filling out the paperwork . bobby : gina , you are a lifesaver . gina : well , at least i can make someone happy tonight . back to the trenches . vinny : bobby . bobby : hey , vinny . how you doin ' ? vinny : i 'm doin ' very well . it 's been a long time . bobby : yeah , it has . vinny : how 's life treatin ' ya ? bobby : it 's not bad . what are you doing on this side of town ? vinny : slummin ' . what are you drinkin ' ? bobby : uh , you know what ? actually , i was just -- just on my way out . vinny : martini , straight up . whatever my friend wants . bobby : give me a scotch . vinny : so i hear you 're out of the nightclub game . bobby : yeah . i sold the place over to angelo . you know , just time for me to move on . vinny : i got a little proposition for ya . you interested ? [ scene_break ] jack : dad , this is no time to be talking about business . john : jack , will you just please answer the question ? jack : yes , we 're still looking for a new c.e.o . john : what do you mean , you 're still looking ? it 's been weeks . you should 've moved on this a long time ago . jack : dad , you do n't need to be worrying about this right now . john : look , do n't tell me what to worry about . we need someone strong at the helm of jabot . jack : and when we find that person , we 'll give them the job . john : well , have you been interviewing any candidates ? jack : yes , we have a few prospects . john : well , damn it , jack , you should be moving on this . jack : dad , listen -- ashley : no , you guys , please . daddy , i think you 've made your point . john : well , ashley , this is a very challenging time for jabot , okay ? we can rebuild right now , and we have to seize the moment . ashley : we will . we are . john : well , fine . what progress are you making in the lab ? ashley : i have a few promising things . john : and how far away are you from having something we can test ? ashley : um , i do n't really know . i mean , we 're still in the initial stages . john : oh , ashley . jack : dad , dad , dad , come on . do n't . do n't . we know what you 're trying to do . do n't take it out on us . john : i am concerned about jabot . jack : jabot is fine . you , on the other hand ... dad , eventually we 're gon na have to deal with what happened with gloria . john : i do n't want to talk about that . ashley : why not , daddy ? it 's obvious that you 're hurting . i mean , it 's not gon na help you to deny it . john : look , honey , i really appreciate your concern , both of you . but , damn it , i am not gon na allow this to turn me into some sentimental old fool . i am not gon na feel sorry for myself , okay ? now if you do n't want to talk about jabot , fine . i 'll read the paper . [ scene_break ] kevin : mom , would it make you feel better if i apologized ? gloria : what for ? you did n't do anything . kevin : well , sure i did . if it were n't for me , abbott would n't care who your sons were . you could 've been honest with him from the beginning . gloria : yeah , well , if it were n't for me , you would n't have been messed up in the first place . you know what i mean ? kevin : no , do n't . do n't blame yourself , mom . i do n't . gloria : you blame your father . kevin : well , he certainly made our lives miserable . kevin : you know , when i was a little kid , i used to imagine what it would be like , having a dad like the other kids had . you know , someone who took me to baseball games or the zoo . instead , i got stuck with someone who -- who locked me in the closet and beat me with his belt . gloria : oh , kevin , please stop . kevin : no , hey , mom , mom , i 'm not saying that to make you feel bad . it 's not your fault that terrible tom was such a creep , okay ? i 'm just so glad that i never have to see his ... that i never have to see his face again . [ scene_break ] brittany : thanks for coming over . j.t . : yeah , no problem . what 's going on , brittany ? what are you doing back in town so soon ? and whose apartment is this anyway ? brittany : it 's mine . j.t . : yours ? brittany : bobby and i decided to stay in genoa city . j.t . : well , i do n't understand , brittany . you and bobby seemed so excited about starting over in a new city . you -- you had a place lined up and everything . brittany : well , bobby called the landlady and got us out of our lease . thank goodness there was a waiting list of people who wanted the apartment , so it was n't a big hassle . bobby found this place while i was in the hospital . i know it does n't look like much -- j.t . : whoa , whoa , whoa . back up . you were in the hospital ? are you okay ? is it the baby ? brittany : no . do n't worry . i 'm fine . the baby 's fine . i just had a little scare . j.t . : brittany , i do n't understand this . talk to me . what 's going on ? brittany : a lot . sometimes more than i can handle . [ scene_break ] bobby : so what 's this proposition ? vinny : how would you like to make a few bucks ? bobby : i 'm always looking to make some money . vinny : i 'm holding on to some hot ice . i need a place to stash it for awhile until things cool off . bobby : so you want me to hold it for you . vinny : for a couple of weeks until i turn it around . you 'll make yourself a nice chunk of change for services rendered . bobby : eh , you know , i 'm gon na have to pass on this . vinny : bob , come on , it 's easy money . bobby : yeah . yeah , i ca n't do it . but thanks for thinking about me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so what else did the doctor say ? brittany : that 's about it , really . i just have to take it easy , avoid stress . j.t . : you think you can do the last part ? brittany : well , i do n't have much of a choice . but at least bobby and i are okay now . for awhile i did n't know what was gon na happen . but he 's been so great through all of this . he could n't be more supportive . j.t . : is he around ? brittany : no . he 's out looking for a job . j.t . : hmm . man , i had no idea any of this was going on with you . i ca n't help feeling a little guilty , though . brittany : why would you feel guilty ? j.t . : 'cause i told you i saw bobby kissing nikki . i mean , i knew there 'd be some fallout , but i had no idea it would wind up with you in the hospital . brittany : j.t . , come on . it 's not your fault . j.t . : but look on the bright side , right ? i mean , you 're not living in the newman ranch anymore . brittany : that 's definitely a good thing . you know , it 's gon na sound weird , but i 'm kind of glad all this happened . i know bobby feels the same way . j.t . : i do n't get it . brittany : well , we 've been married less than a year and look at everything we 've been through . if we can survive this , the rest of our marriage should be a snap . j.t . : so that 's it , huh ? brittany : what ? j.t . : you and bobby . you 're really gon na stay with this guy . [ scene_break ] jill : katherine , i promise you , if you give me this chance , i will make jabot my top priority . i will work my fingers to the bone for you . kay : you should have thought of that before you ruined my life , jill . jill : oh , my god . she 's again with arthur leaving because of me . esther : come on , mrs. c. she did n't do it on purpose . jill : all that aside , i have given so many years of my life to jabot . i do n't even know what a personal life is like anymore . kay : i suppose your point is that you have earned this position ? jill : absolutely , i have ! and besides that , with me at the top , there 'll be no politics , no intrigue , and jack -- he originally offered me the job so he 's not gon na have a problem with it . esther : she 's got a point , mrs. c . kay : oh , hush , esther . are you finished ? jill : yeah , katherine , i 'm finished . kay : good . and my answer is still no . jill : yeah . kay : so i will be out waiting in the car . esther , please , we 're dining elsewhere . jill : thank you for sticking up for me . esther : what are you gon na do now ? jill : well , i do n't know . but i 'm not giving up . that is simply not in my d.n.a . esther : well , mrs. chancellor can be pretty stubborn when she has her mind made up . jill : yeah , but there 's always a way to get through to her . you . is n't there anything you could do to help me ? i mean , is n't there anything you could come up with ? esther : i 'll put my thinking cap on , okay ? bye . jill : great . esther 's gon na put her thinking cap on . what the hell has my life come to when i 'm asking her for help ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , so much for keeping this a secret , huh ? victoria : oh , well , i think i can count on damon not to say anything . phyllis : you know , victoria does n't want anyone to know she 's back in town , especially her family . damon : well , i wo n't say a word . victoria : you are looking as gorgeous as i remember , mr. porter . damon : and you have never looked more lovely , miss newman . victoria : well , thank you . i think europe agrees with me . damon : oh , i can see that it does . when did you arrive ? victoria : just a little while ago . damon : and this is -- that 's right , this is -- this is your place . victoria : yeah , yeah . phyllis : yeah . the three of us are gon na be roommates -- victoria , daniel and i . damon : oh , that should be extremely interesting . how long will you be staying ? victoria : oh , you know , at the moment , i 'm just sort of playing it all by ear . damon : well , it is wonderful to see you , truly . victoria : same here . so phyllis tells me you two are no longer an item . damon : no . ( stammering ) what are we ? we 're , uh , two items now . phyllis : yeah . damon : right , baby ? phyllis : right , right . but we 'll always be close , always . we 've been through a lot together . damon : yeah . victoria : you and i , we were -- we were pretty good friends , too , were n't we , damon , back in the day ? damon : that is my definite recollection , yes . why do you ask ? victoria : well , i 'd like to know where things stand at newman and jabot , from a friend , from someone that i can trust . damon : and then what ? victoria : then i decide if i wan na let my family know i 'm back , especially my brother . [ scene_break ] brittany : yes , i 'm staying with bobby . he 's the father of my child . j.t . : that 's not what i asked , brittany . brittany : this is the right thing to do . j.t . : for who ? brittany : for everyone . brittany : ever since i got married , i feel like i 've been hanging from a cliff by my fingertips , like it could all be over at any second . i tried to make our marriage work , but i could n't because i was scared and insecure . and that 's why i wanted to move to chicago , to get bobby away from nikki . but i realize that 's not the answer . bobby and i need to face our problems , not run from them . j.t . : so you 're saying you trust the guy now ? brittany : i 'm saying i love him . i love my husband . now more than ever . brittany : and will he never stumble ? will he never be tempted ? i do n't know . but i do know ... that he loves me . and this baby means everything to him . he just lights up when he talks about being a father . and i realize now that ... the most important thing to me is my marriage , my family . and i will do whatever it takes to protect it . i 'm not gon na be scared anymore . j.t . : that 's great , brittany . brittany : really ? i know you can barely stand bobby . j.t . : no , forget about me . if you two are ... are this in love , then you should be together . brittany : thank you . that means so much . brittany : so ... are we still best friends ? j.t . : come here . [ scene_break ] gloria : i just put on another pot of coffee . that should keep me going . kevin : good . gloria : what are you doing ? kevin : i am helping you clean . gloria : no , honey , you go to bed . it 's late , you 're tired . kevin : no , no , no . gloria : i 'll finish up . kevin : we will get done quicker if we do this together . gloria : you sure you do n't mind ? kevin : enough talking . let 's keep at it . gloria : my little kevin . i can always count on you . kevin : of course you can , for anything . hey , i know you 're scared right now , but you should n't be . because no matter what happens with mr. abbott , you will always have mikey and me . you can count on that . now get back to work . you missed a spot . [ scene_break ] john : you know , she , uh ... she gave me this for our 6-month anniversary . she wrote such beautiful things in it . jack : dad , maybe you should n't read that right now . john : you 're probably right , jack . what 's the point ? did she mean any of it , or is this more of her lies ? ashley : daddy ? for whatever its worth , you know , i 'm ... i 'm sure she loves you in her own way . john : yep , sure she did . but not enough to be honest with me , no . you know ... we were gon na go out and celebrate our 6-month anniversary just a few hours ago and , uh ... celebrate what she brought to my life . you know what 's so sad ? i do n't even know if i knew this woman . ( sobbing ) i mean , how could she do this to me ? how could she bring these two into our family ? [ next_on ] nick : we need to start building some solid alliances around here . dru : i 'll cover all the angles , nick . phyllis : you want your old job back , or do you want the job that jack is dangling in front of your face ? kevin : no matter what you do or who you hurt , it 's all about j.t . , is n't it ? j.t . : you wan na take this outside ? | mackenzie and esther convinced a reluctant kay to give jill a chance to apologize again . jill did so , but kay remained unmoved and refused to give her the ceo position at jabot . esther agreed to help jill convince kay to ease up . bobby promised brittany that their child would have a happy life with parents who loved him / her , then kissed her and left to find work . jt and mac 's workout session was interrupted by a call from brittany , summoning jt . when he saw her apartment and heard she was staying in town and determined to make her marriage to bobby work because she loved him so much , jt told her he 'd always support her . after gina agreed to give him a temporary bartending job and - later - a managerial position , bobby declined an offer from vinny - a mob guy |
( short scene with michael and lauren missing ) jill : okay . all right , well , that accounts for six out of the seven . just be sure you check with every single floor manager on every shift . ( cell phone rings ) ashley : okay . ( ring ) jill : and then would you get back to me on that ? and would you transfer me , please , upstairs ? jack : hello . yeah , no . no , we have n't heard anything . wait , wait , wait a minute . ashley : she 's out . they 're keeping an eye on her , but she seems to be recovering . jack : great , great . the doctors have released our seattle buyer 's wife to go home . i 'll see that the press release reflects the good news . we 'll talk later , all right ? ashley : well , let 's not celebrate yet . we still have one shopper in the hospital . and we still have to track down the last of those promo jars . [ scene_break ] michael : this is not good . this is not good at all . and the timing could n't be more miserable . jabot 's founder has just been locked up for murder . lauren : the abbotts are good people . so what is this gon na cost them ? i mean , this is an accident . michael : being good people does n't get you off the hook . look , if gloria did n't have a financial stake in this company , i would be all over jabot myself right now . [ scene_break ] jill : okay , that 's almost every single jar accounted for . and they 're being shipped back to us as we speak . jack : unfortunately , we do n't have a real count on how many women actually used the cream . jill : well , how could we ? we were n't officially in the stores . ashley : let 's focus on what we can do . i 've got all my notes together to send to the insurance company , along with the rest of the jars that we currently do have . they 're gon na wan na send it to their own lab for testing . jack : and bang ! i have just e - mailed the press release to all the media . hopefully , they 'll go a little easy on us . jill : oh , god , we certainly need it . okay , what 's next ? jack : i 'm gon na go see dad . they 've relaxed restrictions on days we can visit . ashley : oh , jack , that 's not gon na be an easy visit . jack : i have no choice . dad 's got ta know his company is facing a potential disaster . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hello . sharon : it 's not your lover . it 's me . phyllis : sharon , listen ... sharon : no , phyllis , i 'll talk and you listen ! clear your calendar tomorrow . you 'll be seeing me . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) phyllis : ( gasps ) brad : phyllis , sorry . i did n't mean to startle you . i was looking for sharon . phyllis : yeah , who told you sharon was here ? [ scene_break ] noah : mom , do you have to get somewhere ? sharon : uh , no , honey , i just do n't want you to be late . noah : hey , dad . nick : morning , dude . the bus will be here soon . noah : where 'd it go ? sharon : what , honey ? noah : cassie 's drawing of us . it 's not where it 's supposed to be . [ scene_break ] lily : okay , thank you . it 's already taken . daniel : yeah ? how do i look ? lily : well , you look like mr . dressed - for - success . daniel : that 's right . today is the day that i get a j - o - b -- job . lily : very determined . daniel : yeah , especially after what your dad and devon said about us not being able to make it on our own . lily : i know , baby . just use that as motivation , though , okay ? no worries . daniel : do you know that you 're my motivation ? for everything ? [ scene_break ] neil : hey , thanks , i appreciate that . devon : well , thank you guys for breakfast . i 'm supposed to , uh , meet sierra meet sierra and study for a physics quiz today . dru : good . neil : mmm . which reminds me , um ... this is for you -- made out to g.c.u . first payment on next year 's tuition . glad you decided to stay close to home , devon . dru : yeah . neil : oh , hey , if i were 18 , i 'd run right over to the registrar 's office myself , but i 'm not . you are , so that 's your job . dru : come on . devon : no , i know . but , listen , i do n't really feel right taking that . [ scene_break ] colleen : a suit and tie ? what 's the occasion ? lily : my baby 's got a big job interview today . daniel : uh , it 's not that big . colleen : you know , you can always work at the coffeehouse , right ? daniel : no . no , it only pays minimum wage . colleen : well , what about your aunt gina 's restaurant ? daniel : same deal . i 'm just holding out for something better . colleen : wow . you guys are sure taking this whole responsibility thing seriously . lily : yeah , we are . i 'm looking , too . ca n't let daniel cry all the weight by himself . daniel : all right , baby , i got ta go , okay ? lily : okay . daniel : bye . lily : bye . colleen : here , take a muffin . um , banana nut -- fresh from the oven . daniel : thank you ! lily : good luck . daniel : thanks . colleen : okay , so what 's going on ? because i thought daniel would want a job , but still ... lily : listen , things are more than serious now , colleen , okay ? we need the jobs . our parents have completely cut us out . colleen : no kidding ? lily : yeah . colleen : wow . lily : it 's okay . do n't worry about us . we 're not taking any handouts from anyone . colleen : not even a banana nut muffin ? [ scene_break ] sharon : the frame 's broken , honey , that 's all , okay ? now you better get going . noah : that 's my favorite picture ever . nick : mine , too . but do n't worry , we 'll get it fixed . sharon : all right , well , you better give your daddy a great big hug . you wo n't be seeing him later . noah : why not ? sharon : he 's going on a business trip . [ scene_break ] lauren : you would sue jabot ? michael : oh , damn right i would . look , if it had been your face that was burned by their product ? much less you in the hospital with a breathing tube down your throat ? oh , yeah , i 'd make 'em pay . lauren : how does something like this happen ? michael : uh , i spoke to gloria last night . according to her , there 's a cleaning solvent used in packing and mixing machinery . apparently , the cream was contaminated when it left the processing plant . lauren : oh , my god . michael : they have insurance . lauren : for medical costs , yeah . what about p.r . damage ? and loss of good will ? michael : well , they 're gon na take a hit . depending on how they handle it , a big hit . [ scene_break ] ashley : when are you gon na go see dad ? jack : he needs to know everything right away . gloria : jack ? jack : yes , gloria ? gloria : do n't you think you should soften it ? i mean , spare him the gory details ? jack : no , i do n't . gloria : i 'm not asking you to lie to him . jack : really ? i 'm surprised . gloria : he 's in prison . he is going to feel frustrated . he is going to feel helpless . jack : i know exactly where my father is , gloria . to suggest that he ca n't handle the truth is to insult his intelligence . let 's not do that , okay ? jill , when are we gon na hear back from the testing lab ? jill : i 'm on hold with them right now . i 'm trying to get a time frame out of them . jack : okay , ash , you wan na come with me ? ashley : i think i need to stay here . jack : yeah , yeah , abby needs you . jill : yes , i 'm here . jack : okay , i 'm gon na make a couple more phone calls . [ scene_break ] brad : no one told me anything , phyllis . i could n't find sharon , so i took a chance she 'd be down here . phyllis : oh , okay . you know , i do n't know why i -- it 's ... long story short , i do n't know where sharon is . brad : i think i 'd like the long version . phyllis : um , i do n't know why i said that . just forget about it . brad : why do n't we talk about the schedule for the next promo event ? and i realize its politics , but i 'd like to emphasize the safety of our products anytime sharon is talking about anything pertaining to newman cosmetics . phyllis : okay . well , there 's never been a question about our safety , has there ? brad : well , obviously , you have n't heard . jabot 's new moisturizer ? big problem . people are having allergic reactions . phyllis : oh , no . brad : yeah , gloria got this awful rash and then abby . they both had to go to the emergency room . phyllis : oh , my god . and ash tells me a couple of other women have been hospitalized in pretty serious condition . phyllis : that 's terrible . well , i should go see jack . i mean , i 'm sure -- i 'm sure he needs someone to talk to . i definitely have to see him . um , you know what ? if you , uh , happen to see sharon , just tell her i do n't know when and if i 'll be back . thanks . [ scene_break ] noah : where you going , dad ? nick : i 'm going a couple places . i 'll tell you all about it when i get back . ( horn honks ) nick : oh , hold on , hold on . let 's hug it out again . noah : dad , i 'm gon na be late . nick : that 's all right . i love you , bud . have a good day . noah : you , too . love you guys ! bye . nick : so i 'm going on a business trip ? sharon : yeah , you are . nick : sharon , i do n't -- sharon : no . do n't think for a minute that you are going to be staying here . nick : we have a guest room . sharon : so ? i do n't wan na see your face . and i certainly do n't wan na lie to our son pretending that we are a happy family when we are not . nick : we can work this out . sharon : no , we ca n't . maybe i can , maybe . in my own way and my own time . but i can not do that with you around . so i would like for you to leave now , please . [ scene_break ] colleen : find anything good ? lily : here 's one -- it 's for a receptionist . colleen : you know the way you and daniel are going after what you want ? lily : you think i could do this ? colleen : it makes me think that maybe i should be that way with j.t . lily : i mean , it should be simple , right ? all you have to do is answer phones , smile , be polite , tell people to have a seat . colleen : 'cause it 's so over . it just is . it 's over between him and mac and whoever that other woman is that he slept with . lily : hi , yes , i 'm calling about your receptionist ad . could you tell me a little more about it ? colleen : it 's so hard . lily : okay . colleen : it 's just -- it 's hard , you know , to get him alone and to not feel like i 'm chasing him . and i 'm not . i 'm really not . i just wan na be with him and see how things go . lily : okay , i ca n't work that many hours . but thanks anyway . colleen : i ca n't use my dad 's house . 'cause he 's just -- he 's so low on j.t . right now . lily : i need to find something that fits around my school hours . and of course , everyone wants to work in the afternoon . colleen : you know what it is ? we need to be in a place where nobody can bother us . lily : i have to find someplace close to home . colleen : and someplace romantic . lily : what ? colleen : what ? it 's just that j.t . and i -- lily : oh . colleen : we need a place to hang out . lily : hey ! colleen : hey ! both : i have an idea ! [ scene_break ] neil : devon , now , um , i 'm not sure i understand . dru : yeah . devon : i just do n't ... i do n't feel comfortable taking money like this , knowing that lily 's completely cut off . dru : oh , now , come on . its apples and oranges , baby . you are taking care of business the right way . come on . neil : that 's right . you 're sticking with college , not slacking off . dru : mm - hmm . neil : finalizing your college plans . dru : yeah . neil : come on , now . go take this to the registrar . dru : okay . devon : thank you , guys . more than i can say . dru : and you are more than welcome . neil : hey . devon : thank you . neil : careful . dru : i 'm so proud of him , honey . we need to discuss what lily 's guidance counselor told us . she 's so behind . she 's missed so many days . i 'm really worried about us using this kind of pressure on her . [ scene_break ] jill : did you run this by legal ? jack : i think the sooner we get an acknowledgment and a warning on the web site , the better we 're gon na look . but if legal we 're vulnerable , so be it . jill : i absolutely agree . this way people are gon na see that we 're concerned about something besides our bottom line . jack : well , let 's hope there 's gon na be a bottom line when this is all over . ashley : is it really that bad ? jack : no , ash , i 'm just talking . i think we 've done a hell of a job , given the lousy circumstances . ashley : well , you know , we really owe abby and gloria . if they had n't tried my moisturizer first , who knows how and when we would 've found out ? where is gloria anyway ? jack : who the hell knows ? one thing about that lady -- i never mind being anywhere she is n't . listen , i 'm outta here . ashley : see you later . jack : yeah . ( doorbell rings ) jack : i 'll get that . hey . phyllis : jack , i heard about ashley 's new cream . jack : how did you hear about that ? it just went on the web site . and we 've only -- phyllis : well , brad told me . jack : oh , great . golden boy is shouting this from the rooftops now ? i 'm trying to control how this thing gets out . phyllis : listen , is there anything i can do ? jack : that 's very sweet . no , actually , there 's nothing you can do . phyllis : no , i mean it . really , i have some time . put me to work . i can write letters . i can make phone calls . jack : i appreciate it . no , actually , i 'm on my way to see my dad . phyllis : oh , wow , that 's gon na be tough . do you want some company ? jack : thanks , no . i should go alone . phyllis : really ? are you sure ? i have no problem going with you . jack : i got ta run . you 're the best . ( cell phone rings ) ashley : that 's great . you went ahead and sent it ? absolutely . jill : yes . ashley : all right , i 'm gon na cross that one off my list . jill : excellent . do me a favor ? call san francisco and give them your count . ashley : i appreciate your help . jill : yeah , and then get back to me . ashley : but we 're gon na do our best , thanks again . [ scene_break ] nick : this frame is fine . sharon : the reason i put it in the drawer was because i could n't bear to look at it . cassie would be really heartbroken if she knew what you did . nick : that 's not fair -- you bringing her into this . sharon : oh , really ? since when do you decide what 's fair ? you 're the one who shut down when cassie died . you 're the one who had to look elsewhere for comfort or whatever it was you had with phyllis . i was right here all the time , going through the same thing you were . but did you care about me ? did you care about noah ? no . so i do n't see any reason why you should hang around us anymore . you 're free to go with her . you 're free to go to hell for all i care . nick : i 'm not going to her . sharon : i do n't wan na hear it ! i do n't care . nick : i 'll find someplace else to stay for awhile until things calm down and we can work this out . sharon : get a long lease . [ scene_break ] john : oh , i dreamed of you every night . gloria : mm - hmm . john : and look at you . more beautiful than my dreams . gloria : oh , john , and you are so handsome . and you look rested . john : plenty of time for that around here . gloria : but how are you ? really ? john : oh , i 'm okay . there are a million places i 'd rather be , but it 's not that awful . gloria : let 's sit down . john : of course . gloria : i 've got bad news for you , john . john : no ... gloria : ashley 's new moisturizing cream ? john : you mean , gloagain by ashley abbott ? gloria : she had a batch made up to send out to the stores , you know , so people could try ? john : well , that 's standard . gloria : the cream was contaminated . john : with what ? gloria : i do n't know . some cleaning fluid they found at the plant . i tried some on my skin . john : no ! gloria : look what it did to me . john : oh , god , honey . gloria : no , no , no , honey , honey , please , please , please , it does n't hurt much anymore at all . it 's not bad . but little abby got into ashley 's makeup . and she burned her leg pretty badly . but she 's gon na be fine . john : that 's awful . well , how on earth did this happen ? and what did ashley say about it ? gloria : ashley 's as stunned as everybody else . she does n't know how it happened . john : well , please tell me that it did n't go beyond you and abby . gloria : it gets worse . much worse . [ scene_break ] lily : i mean , this place is romantic for daniel and me , seeing as it 's our first home together . colleen : and it 's the first place that j.t . and i ever kissed . and i mean , really kissed . lily : it sure is n't the décor . colleen : no , it 's the privacy . lily : yeah . colleen : so ... will you help me ? lily : yeah , you can invite him here . colleen : i 'll say that i 'm throwing a party . lily : a wedding bash , since we did n't have one in vegas . colleen : right ! and then , oops ! you know , not too many people show up . and then maybe you and daniel have to go to work ... lily : yeah , if only we could find work . colleen : come on , you guys will -- both of you . i know i would hire you . lily : yeah , except you do n't -- wait ! why did n't i think of this already ? colleen : what ? lily : one second . you 'll see . it 's perfect . [ scene_break ] neil : you know , baby , i honestly do n't think that we 're gon na have to keep the pressure on that long . you know as well as i do you cut off the money supply , within five minutes the bricks are gon na come crashing down . dru : yeah , i just do n't want her to blow high school in the process , that 's all . neil : worst case scenario , she repeats her senior year . hey , you are on board with this , are n't you ? dru : yeah . neil : okay , good , 'cause all we 're doing is a reality check , you know ? we 're not gon na ruin her life . oh , i almost forgot to tell you . on a more positive note , guess who 's just about got a big new acquisition wrapped up nice and tight ? yours truly . dru : baby , that is so good ! it 's been a minute since you talked about business or were excited about it . neil : it has been . ever since brad came back , i 've had to take a back seat . but no more . i 'll tell you something , this baby is all mine . michael : you were really really going for it on that stair stepper . lauren : yeah , my bum 's gon na be sore . michael : oh , yes . you 're gon na need a massage . lauren : hey , you two . dru : lauren ! neil : hi , lauren . lauren : um , you know , we heard about lily and that whole situation . neil : yeah , we 're , uh , really pleased about all that . lauren : well , i just wanted you to know that lily called me . dru : she did ? neil : she did ? lauren : yeah , she asked me for a job -- part - time . dru : and ? lauren : well , you know , i wish i could help her . but i just do n't have anything . dru : oh , you do n't ? come on . lauren : no , i 'm sorry . neil : no , lauren , you 're helping enough . i really appreciate you even doing that . listen , i 've got ta get to the office . honey , do n't you worry about a thing , okay ? i will call you later . lauren , it was good seeing you . lauren : good seeing you , too . neil : okay , you take care . lauren : you , too . you are worried , are n't you ? [ scene_break ] john : so the woman is on a respirator ? gloria : that 's the worst reaction we know about so far . john : so far ? gloria : yeah . the woman in seattle was released from the hospital , but she 's still not well . john : how in the hell did ashley 's moisturizer manage to travel so far when it was contaminated ? gloria : oh , let 's just talk about something else . john : now damn it , gloria , i wan na know ! gloria : the promotional kits were n't supposed to go out this early . jack thought it would be good word - of - mouth publicity . john : well , this is serious . gloria : yeah . now jill and ashley are talking to the insurance company . john : yeah , what about the press ? gloria : and jack 's taking care of that . how , i have no idea . john : all right , now listen to me , i want you to keep me up to date with every development of this accident until it is dealt with and behind us , clear ? gloria : of course , i will . i 'm just sorry i had to bring you this bad news , john . jack : thank you , officer . [ scene_break ] brad : oh , just the person i was looking for . sharon : oh , hi , brad . listen , i do n't have time right now . i 'm just , um , dropping this off for victoria to see . and then i have to meet with someone . brad : i hope it is n't phyllis . sharon : why ? brad : because she is n't there . she had to go see jack . jabot 's in some pretty serious trouble . sharon : damn it ! she and i were supposed to have an appointment . brad : sharon , what 's going on ? sharon : did she say when she 'd be back ? brad : no , she was n't sure . and since you clearly do n't wan na talk about this , let 's get into the upcoming promo tour for beauty of nature . i scheduled atlanta , miami and new york . i saved the big apple for last , because i know you want to spend some time there . sharon : you remembered . brad : of course i remembered . i remember everything you tell me . sharon , stop shutting me out . it 's obvious something is wrong . sharon : not something , brad -- everything . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey ! michael : hey . phyllis : so , uh , it 's good to see you . michael : yeah ? oh , boy ! phyllis : oh , boy ! michael : it 's nice to be glad to be seen . you know , sometimes people see me and they not happy about it at all . phyllis : oh , my gosh ! their loss ! whatcha up to ? michael : oh , i 'm waiting for my wife to finish speaking with drucilla winters . phyllis : mmm . i keep on forgetting you 're married . michael : mmm , happily . i might even say ecstatically . phyllis : oh , nice ! hey , you wan na go see a long movie ? or take a couple hikes around the lake ? michael : uh - huh ! let me guess ... you have a big report due . phyllis : what ? michael : you 're procrastinating . phyllis : yeah , kinda . michael : mmm , worse , then . you 're avoiding unpleasantness . phyllis : yeah , you 're a mind reader now , are n't you ? michael : no . go , deal with it . unless it 's one of those things that 'll go away by itself if you ignore it . phyllis : it 's not gon na do that . michael : well , get out of here then . and remember , you 're phyllis -- she who fears nothing and no one . phyllis : right . oh , michael ... michael : wan na talk about it ? phyllis : i need to go take care of this . i need to go take responsibility for this , do n't i ? i 'll see you later . michael : good luck . [ scene_break ] dru : you know , neil 's so determined to teach those kids a lesson . lauren : yeah , but , dru , a lesson is one thing . dru : i know ! they 're so young , lauren . [ scene_break ] man : sorry , kid . you got ta be 21 to work the bar . but i could use a good busboy . daniel : minimum wage ? man : yeah . daniel : no , i ca n't do that . man : try construction . i hear they 're paying . daniel : yeah . thanks . [ scene_break ] jack : what a surprise , gloria . i was so sure i 'd be the first one here today . how you doing , pop ? john : oh , i 've been better . jack : i see gloria has filled you in on our little ... situation . john : now , jack , i would hardly call it little . gloria : well , listen , i 'm gon na let you two gentlemen talk . and , honey , i will come back and see you lar this week , or whenever you want me to . john : thank you . gloria : now i do n't want you to lose your , um , visiting privileges , but ... john : oh , you ... gloria : that was worth the risk , was n't it ? john : i 'll see you soon . gloria : i love you . john : i love you , too . john : what a woman . jack : yeah . john : so , jackie , what 's your game plan ? because from what gloria tells me , it better be good . [ scene_break ] brad : sounds pretty grim . sharon : um ... i 'm sorry . you know , i just ... i had a bad morning . brad : some days , huh ? sharon : yeah , exactly . so , this promo trip ... brad : yeah , um , well , it should be , uh , a good one . wrapping up in new york , you 'll have plenty of time for r & r . sharon : okay , yeah , that sounds great . but , um , i ca n't commit to this right now . i mean , not yet . i just have to make sure that noah 's gon na be taken care of . brad : ca n't nick stay with noah ? sharon : brad , i 'll let you know , okay ? soon , i promise . listen , um , i have to go . brad : i know . you have to go find phyllis for some mysterious purpose that you 're keeping to yourself . sharon : be glad that i am . [ scene_break ] colleen : do n't worry , okay ? something will turn up . lily : hey , we 've only been looking for a day , right ? colleen : you know what ? for as tough as it is for you guys right now , i would give up anything to have what you two share together . lily : you 'll have it . colleen : yeah , with help from my two best friends , right ? lily : right ? right . colleen : okay , well , i 'm gon na leave you two lovebirds . um , lily , i will be in contact with details for our party . and , daniel , you hang in there . daniel : okay , bye . colleen : bye . lily : bye . colleen : bye . daniel : what was all that party talk ? lily : it 's a little something that i 'm gon na throw for colleen , so maybe her and j.t . can have some alone time . what ? everyone deserves to be as happy as us . [ scene_break ] jack : dad , you and i both know how many companies have come back from industrial accidents ? poisonous chemicals , automotive design flaws that killed people -- its all how you handle it . john : jack , i 'm glad you 're optimistic . but do n't take anything for granted . jack : i wo n't . look , god willing , we 're already past the worst of it . we have this lady in the hospital . we 're seeing to it she gets the best medical care possible . we got forensic chemists all over this thing . i know it sounds like a mess when gloria just dumps it on you like that . but we honestly feel we can contain this thing . john : i do n't know maybe it 's being in this place , your imagination works overtime when you 're so isolated . but it just does not make sense that a production facility would make such a stupid mistake ! jack : i think i know where you 're headed . john : well , could someone have done it on purpose ? jack : i 've already ordered background checks on every employee in that factory . john : good , good , good . how is ashley ? jack : pretty much as you 'd guess . taking this pretty hard . i think she blames herself . but she 's a pro . and she 's an abbott . john : an abbott . [ scene_break ] jill : i poked my nose into abby 's room . she 's sound asleep . ashley : oh , that 's good . oh , jill , all these years , jabot 's prided itself on helping people look their best . people counted on us for quality and safety . and we have let every last one of them down . jill : ashley , do n't do this . you 're being too hard on yourself . jabot has taken responsibility . and we 've managed to contain the problem to a few incidents . people are gon na see that we 're not hiding from the consequences . jabot is still a company we can be proud of . ashley : thanks . i needed to hear that . ( cell phone rings ) jill : jill abbott . oh , my god . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , we 're lucky the abbotts have wireless internet hooked up at the main house . lily : you see anything ? daniel : not really . lily : `` part - time nanny . `` i guess that 's a possibility . ( cell phone rings ) lily : hello . lauren : lily , its lauren fenmore . lily : hi , lauren . lauren : you know , i think i might have something for you after all . can you come by the boutique tomorrow ? lily : do n't worry . i 'll be there , thanks , bye ! baby , i got a job at the boutique ! daniel : you got a job ? ! lily : yes , i got a job ! daniel : you got a job ! oh , baby , yes ! [ scene_break ] dru : lauren , thank you so much . of course , i 'll pay the salary , okay ? lauren : oh , no , no , no . dru : yes ! lauren : no , you do not have to worry about that . i 'm gon na put her on commission . so , believe me , she 'll be working hard for her money . dru : i do n't know what to say , really . we never had this conversation . please , do n't let lily know that i had anything to do with this . lauren : did we have a conversation ? dru : thank you . [ scene_break ] john : and you hire the best people . money is no object . and you get the message out that we abhor what happened . and that jabot is committed to do everything in its power to make sure this never happens again . and we will take care of anybody that has been inadvertently harmed . jack : listen to you . i 'm telling you , if i 'd had my eyes closed , i would 've sworn we were in the boardroom . just like the old days -- you issuing orders , cleaning up messes , steering the company in the direction it needs to go as you always have . john : jabot is my flesh and blood , jack . jack : you have no idea how many times i have gone to open that door to your study hoping you 'd be there to share with me your wisdom , your understanding . john : i thank you , jack . a man can feel kind of useless in a place like this . jack : hey , hey , hey , hey . do n't ever think you 're not needed . you are , more than you could possibly know . john : jackie , listen ... let 's beat this thing . it is a stupid , horrible accident . and we can not allow it to bring jabot down . jack : we wo n't . i wo n't . you have my promise . [ scene_break ] ashley : what is going on ? where did you go ? gloria : to see john . ashley : jack was on his way to see dad . gloria : no , i know . he came and when my time was up , and i left . ashley : you told him ? gloria : yeah , i wanted him to hear it from me . ashley : and how is he ? gloria : as well as can be expected , ashley . he 's a strong man . ashley : i really wish you had let jack handle this ! gloria : no , no , no , do n't even , do n't even ! i 'm john 's wife . i have his proxy . and i 'm not gon na tiptoe around your brother 's schedule . ashley : you know , it seems to me that you headed out there when you found out jack was on his way over there . gloria : coincidence . ashley : really ? gloria : do n't you think you need to concern yourself with bigger problems ? jill : ashley ... ashley : what ? emma gibson ? jill : no , no , that was our insurance company . they 've ordered a complete shutdown of the processing plant . plus , they even wan na do a select recall across all jabot product lines . ashley : no ! why ! the only problem we 've had is in the batch of moisturizer that we produced for promotional purposes . jill : i know , i know . but apparently , it 's standard procedure . until this investigation is complete , every product that 's produced in that plant in the last month has to be considered suspect . ashley : oh , no , no , no . jill : and jabot as a whole is under very close scrutiny . ashley : oh , my god . gloria : so much for containment . [ scene_break ] [ nick remembering ] nick : i do n't want this to destroy us . sharon : well , it 's a little late for that . nick : i made a horrible mistake . sharon : you made several mistakes ! nick : i knew my relationship with phyllis was wrong . we both did . that 's why we ended it . sharon : it never should 've started , nick ! how could you do this to me ? how could you do this to us ? nick : i 'm so sorry . sharon : no , you know what you 're sorry about ? you 're sorry you got busted and that 's about it ! why did n't you just tell me the truth ? why did n't you tell me you wanted out ? nick : because i do n't want out . sharon : well , you ca n't have it both ways . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) neil : hey , nick . nick : what 's up , neil ? neil : listen , i got a couple of questions about the new acquisition . it wo n't take but a minute . nick : that 's okay . right now , i 've got nothing but time . [ next_on ] michael : i am calling a press conference for tonight and i want you all to be there . nikki : i want you and sharon and brad and victoria to come up to the house for dinner . nick : that 's a bad idea , mom . sharon : are you in love with him ? | lauren tells neil and drucilla that lily came to her for a job but she really did n't ' have anything for her . neil is n't all that upset that lily met a dead end . he leaves for work . lauren and drucilla talk and lauren phones lily offering her a job . drucilla thanks her for that . lauren assures her that the job will be nothing special . `` strictly commission `` lauren also agrees not to tell anyone that drucilla had anything to do with this . phyllis arrives at work . the first thought that goes through her mind is that sharon is going to be gunning for her today . she jumps out of her chair when brad arrives asking for sharon . `` she is n't here . who told you she was here ? `` when brad tells that the ' glow again ' cream has been tampered with , phyllis rushes out to see jack . `` you want me to spend the day with you ? can i come with you to see your dad ? `` jack is fine and leaves . next , phyllis appears at the club trying to get michael to go to the movies with her . he can tell that he is afraid of something and he reminds her that she is fearless . she realizes then that she has to face this head on . she returns to the office and has her head down when the door slams ! she looks up and sharon is glaring at her from the front of the office . jack , jill and ashley do whatever they can to save the company . the woman in the hospital is out but still doing shaky . jack has a statement for the press and ashley still continues her tests . gloria hears that jack is going to see his father and she gets a head start up there . by the time that jack arrives , gloria has delivered the blow in her own special way . jill gets notified by the insurance company that jabot 's plant is to be shut down and all their products will be investigated . the newmans are up and sharon is strangely silent . nick bounces around like normal , but sharon has made a decision that not even nick is aware of yet . noah is upset that the picture of cassie is gone . sharon said it broke and she needs to get it fixed . the truth is that she could n't ' bear to look at it during this time . `` go kiss your father goodbye . he is going on a long business trip and you will not see him when you get back . |
dru : what 's going on here ? sharon : give me the phone , phyllis ! dru : hey , sharon , no ! let go ! stop it ! sharon : let go ! stop it ! [ sharon and dru go over the cliff ] lily : aah ! aah ! aah ! aah ! aah ! neil : drucilla ? lily : no ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! [ scene_break ] neil : drucilla ? ! jack : hey , what 's happening ? neil : i do n't know . dru , are you there ? lily ? somebody , answer me ! jack : come on , phyllis , answer the phone ! [ scene_break ] lily : aah ! aah ! [ scene_break ] jack : answer ! neil : hello ? ! lily , its dad , pick up ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : grab my hand ! grab my hand ! sharon : i ca n't , phyllis ! help me ! lily : ( screaming ) lily : mom , can you hear me ? ! woman : please send help right away ! daniel : mom ! lily : mom ! where is my mom ? ! daniel : stay -- stay right here . stay right here ! do n't move ! mom ! phyllis : no , get back ! daniel : mom ! phyllis : no , i mean it ! get back , daniel ! lily : no ! phyllis : okay , listen to me . look , sharon , can you just grab my hand ? sharon : phyllis , i ca n't ! help me , please ! lily : mom ! daniel : lily , no ! phyllis : okay , i can -- i can reach down and grab you . okay ? i can do it . i got it ! i got -- sharon : aah ! help me ! daniel : grab her by the legs ! help me ! grab her legs ! phyllis : i 'm okay , i 'm okay . i have you . i have you . daniel : mom , we 've got your legs ! phyllis : okay , look at me . sharon , look at me . i want you to grab my hand with your other hand , okay ? sharon : phyllis ... daniel : mom , we 've got you ! sharon : what if i fall ? daniel : sharon , give her your hand ! we 've got her ! we 'll help pull you up ! sharon : oh ! phyllis : give me your other hand . sharon : phyllis ... please do n't let me die . please do n't let me die ! no ! [ scene_break ] brad : okay ... jack 's so - called upscale mall ? right in the middle of the plot are these two houses and ... this abandoned church . we own it . victoria : have i told you how much i love what you did ? brad : you have , but , you know , feel free to tell me again . victoria : i love what you did . brad : look at this beauty -- right on the lakefront . it used to be a bed and breakfast . victoria : oh , wow ! wraparound porch , fish scale siding , queen anne architecture -- it 's beautiful ! brad : also part of our new portfolio . victoria : meaning , jack ca n't build there . brad : not unless we sell out . victoria : which we will not do . brad : you know , i was thinking it would make a great summer home . after the the baby is born , ca n't you see all of us there just getting away from it all ? victoria : all of us ? meaning my entire family ? brad : sure . the place is huge . of course , we 'll have to put your parents on separate floors . victoria : at the rate they 're going , we might have to put them on separate planets . brad : i 'll see what 's on the market . victoria : it does sound perfect , though . you and me sitting on the porch sipping tea , watching our children run all around us . brad : in this fantasy of yours , are you vacuuming in your white pearls and freshly pressed skirt ? victoria : oh , no . in my fantasy , you 're vacuuming , actually . brad : ( chuckles ) victoria : ( giggles ) it does n't really make very much sense , though . i mean , if we wanted a summer home , we could have one anywhere . but you voted for neil , practically assuring jack 's development , and now you 're buying property to stop him ? brad : strategy , victoria . victoria : so you say . but it still does n't make any more sense than when you first tried to explain it to me . jack could just build up all around us if he wanted to . brad : not if we make that impossible . victoria : or you could 've just voted for my mom in the first place and put a stop to this to begin with . i 'll never understand why you did n't do that . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , little man , now it 's time for the reward portion of the shopping experience . noah : six jumbo cookies and a super sized soda ! nick : ha ha , close ! no , a fruit smoothie . noah : hey , look who 's here ! hi , lauren ! lauren : hey , kiddo . [ nick remembering ] nick : throwing a real wedding is a lot of hard work . i mean , where do we start ? napkins ? phyllis : tablecloths . nick : tablecloths . phyllis : yeah , we have to change the wedding party , of course . and then , uh , send out the invitations , minus lauren and michael . nick : well , that 'll save on paper . phyllis : i can not believe that he knew that sheila was alive and never told me . nick : he should 've known better . then i could 've protected you and summer . phyllis : i mean , how can someone claim to love you so much and then keep such a huge secret from you ? nick : i hate that he hurt you . and i hate that he was so stupid to keep the secret from you . and i also hate how disappointed you are that michael and lauren wo n't be standing up for us at our wedding . phyllis : that does n't matter to me . i 'm not gon na let it ruin the happiest day of my life . [ scene_break ] lauren : i have n't seen you in forever ! all right , am i shrinking or did you grow ? noah : well , yeah , i 'm 9 . lauren : oh , well , of course ! nick : i guess you ca n't argue with that logic . lauren : no . nick : how are you ? lauren : i 'm good . you ? nick : fine . so you ready for that smoothie ? noah : dad bribed me . i had to get a suit for his wedding . lauren : ah . well , i 'm sure it 'll be really fun . noah : hey , i went to my friend 's birthday party and it had a theme -- wrestling . i was the animal ! it was so cool ! your wedding should have a theme , dad . then it would be really fun . nick : a theme , huh ? any ideas ? noah : superheroes . nick : superheroes ? interesting . noah : yeah , you wan na be wonder wwoman ? nick : uh , you know what , buddy ? lauren has plans that day , but wonder woman would be cool . lauren : yeah , i 'm sorry . i 'm busy , sweetie . noah : my mom might not come either . or else she 'll be there with jack . lauren : well , i 'm sure you 'll still have a good time . noah : yeah , i wish you could come . right , dad ? nick : right . [ scene_break ] daniel : be careful , mom ! phyllis : okay , sharon , i can do this . listen -- listen to me ! are you listening ? sharon : yes ! yes ! phyllis : all right , look at me . sharon : okay . phyllis : listen . i want you to take your hand off of the tree . i have ahold of you and i will not let go . i will not let go . and i want you to grab onto my other arm . sharon : phyllis , i ca n't . if i let go , i 'll fall . daniel : sharon , if you reach with your other hand , we 'll grab you ! sharon : i 'm afraid if i let go -- i ca n't . phyllis : it 's only for a second ! sharon : phyllis , you 're pulling up half of my body weight . if i let go ... phyllis : i 'll grab your hand so fast ! lily : sharon , just do it ! daniel : we 've got my mom ! we 'll help pull you up ! sharon : ( whimpers ) phyllis : sharon , just take my hand . okay ? sharon : okay . phyllis : we 're gon na do this on three . all right , you got it ? one ... daniel : get ready , lily . lily : i am . i am . phyllis : two ... three ! take my hand ! sharon : aah ! phyllis : take my hand ! sharon ! sharon : aah ! [ sharon lets go and fall toward the water ] phyllis : sharon , take my hand ! no ! no ! lily : no ! phyllis : she let go . [ scene_break ] neil : jack , come on ! the stairs ! jack : no , neil , the penthouse ! this is gon na be faster ! neil : what are you talking about ? the stairs ! jack : come on ! come on ! come on ! five more seconds ! neil : i 'm leaving ! jack : five seconds ! ( cell phone ringing ) jack : hold on ! hold on ! this is jack . daniel , what is going on there ? neil : daniel ? what 's he saying ? jack : well , what do you mean both of them ? neil : jack , what ? ! jack : dru and sharon ? no ! jack : no , no , daniel , do n't go down there yourself . neil is talking to search and rescue right now . neil : uh , dru winters -- `` w - i - n - t - e - r - s . `` jack : is your mom there ? neil : sharon newman -- `` n - e - w - m - a - n . `` jack : you tell phyllis we are on our way , okay ? stay right there . neil : hey , jack ? i need to talk to lily . tell daniel . jack : neil needs to talk to lily . victoria : what 's wrong ? what 's going on here ? jack : something 's happened at the shoot . neil : hi , lily ? victoria : what ? what ? neil : the search team is on their way . jack : there 's been an accident ! victoria : what happened ? jack : they fell . victoria : what ? who ? neil : i love you , too . jack : sharon and drucilla -- the cliffs . victoria : i do n't understand what you 're talking about . are they all right ? jack : neil , here we go ! victoria : no , no , i 'll drive you ! i 'll drive you ! jack : no , no , no , no , no . tell brad to call the police ! call the fire department ! call the president if he has to ! get all the help we can get ! [ scene_break ] lily : daniel , please hurry ! we have to find my mom . please , we have to find her ! daniel : we ca n't , lily . we ca n't ! lily : what is wrong with you ? she is down there alone and scared ! we have to go get her now ! daniel : if there was something that i could do to help her , i would . lily : fine , you know what ? i 'll go then ! you do n't wan na help ! daniel : no , no , no , no ! lily : please ! phyllis : you have your team ? do you know where it is ? thank you . they 're two miles away . they 're two miles away , lily . just hang on . lily : i do n't care ! i wan na go down there now ! daniel : listen ! listen to me ! look at me ! we 're gon na let the rescue team take care of this , okay ? they save people from stuff like this all the time . all the time . lily : she 's gone . man : excuse me ? hi , i 'm officer bronson . this is officer marsh . lily : please , sir , please , you have to find my mom , please . bronson : the rescue team 's on the way . i just got confirmation they 're gon na be here any minute , okay ? daniel : thank you . bronson : now i suggest that you three go up to the roadhouse and wait for further information . lily : no ! no ! no ! i am not going anywhere until my dad gets here ! i am not ! daniel : listen to what he says . we got ta listen to what he says . phyllis : okay . um , wait here , i 'm gon na go get the car , okay ? lily : ( cries ) ( sirens wailing ) daniel : listen . listen , you hear that ? come on , they 're almost here . it 's okay . they 're almost here . lily : ( sobs ) daniel : almost here . [ scene_break ] neil : devon , that 's all i know , son . we 're one our way right now . jack : this is just when i want my car to sprout wings . neil : get there as soon as you can . and listen , son , concentrate on your driving . be very careful , all right ? love you , boy . jack : how tall do you think those cliffs are ? neil : i do n't know , 50 , maybe 75 feet ? jack : oh , god . you read about the skydiver from new zealand ? he fell two miles , landed in a blackberry bush and lived to tell about it . neil : yeah . jack : so what 's directly below the cliffs ? neil : river , i think . jack : better than a blackberry bush . neil : yeah [ scene_break ] brad : all right , i 've got the state police you take wisconsin emergency management and ask for choppers -- lots of choppers . victoria : we should coordinate with the -- brad : just do it , victoria . state police . yes , it 's an emergency . [ scene_break ] noah : who do you like best -- batman , superman or spiderman ? lauren : hmm . i think i 'm gon na have to go for the best outfit . batman . noah : who do you like best , dad ? nick : i 'm taking spidey . noah : who 's fen 's favorite ? lauren : i do n't think he has one yet . noah : well , i 'll teach him all about 'em . lauren : you know , i think i 'm ready for a , uh , refill . how about you ? noah : can i get a cookie ? lauren : you 'll have to ask your dad , but i will get you another smoothie if you want . noah : nah . nick : nah , what ? noah : nah , thanks . nick : mm - hmm . lauren : ( chuckles ) nick : you know what ? we better get your sister home before she starts practicing her opera . noah : you mean , when she cries really , really , really loud ? ( cell phone ringing ) nick : you know that . hold on . this is nick . phyllis : hey , baby , it 's me . nick : hey , me . so , mission accomplished -- i got the little man a suit and , uh , now we 're having a healthy snack with a little persuasion . how 's it going over there ? phyllis : um ... i do n't know how to tell you this . nick : oh , you 've got that , uh , `` we 're over budget `` sound in your voice . man ! hey , bud , can you hand me that right there ? we dropped it . thanks . phyllis : it 's not the budget . nick : uh , okay , then what 's going on ? did you and sharon get into it ? noah : dad , can we go ? nick : yeah , yeah , we 're gon na leave right now . listen , i 'm just at the coffeehouse . i 'm kinda juggling both the kids and smoothies and stuff , so let me call you when i get outta here , okay ? phyllis : listen , do n't -- please do n't hang up . there 's ... um ... it 's sharon . there 's been an accident . nick : what ? phyllis : she went over the cliff . we called the authorities . i 'm at a roadside cafe . they set up a command post . nick : is she , um ... phyllis : i do n't know . we do n't know ! [ scene_break ] lauren : sharon and dru ? i ... i do n't understand . how ? nick : i do n't know , but i got ta get out there . the kids -- lauren : okay , look , i got 'em . i got 'em as long as you need . do n't worry . nick : okay , thanks . hey , dude , so , look , that phone call i just got -- it 's an important business thing . i got ta go take care of it . noah : but you said we could watch `` spiderman 2 . `` lauren : hey , noah , you know , michael 's out of town , and i could really use some help with fen . nick : okay , cool . come here , give me a hug . i love you . be a good boy . noah : okay . lauren : so lem me ask you a question . what is the going rate for babysitting these days ? noah : $ 1,000 . lauren : $ 1,000 ? hmm . okay , how 's $ 5,000 an hour ? noah : deal ! lauren : all right ! [ scene_break ] brad : victor , there 's been an accident out at the cliffs involving sharon and dru . victoria : okay , good , so you 're on your way over ? brad : we 've called emergency services . victoria 's on the phone with nick right now . victoria : what about , uh , noah and summer ? okay . brad : i wan na keep this line open . victoria : all right , i 'll call lauren . brad : call me back as soon as you get this message . victoria : all right . okay , of course . nick -- nick -- nick -- stay in touch , okay ? uh , nick 's on his way to the cliffs and both of the kids are with lauren . brad : is she up to speed ? victoria : yeah , i think so . brad : why do n't you call her , let her know we 'll help in any way we can . victoria : i 'll call her . i 'm calling her . ( cell phone ringing ) lauren : hello ? victoria : hi , uh , lauren , it 's -- it 's victoria newman . lauren : oh , hi , how are you ? victoria : listen , i , uh , i just spoke with nick and he says that noah and summer are , uh , are with you . lauren : have you heard anything ? victoria : he 's on his way over there . that 's all that we know . lauren : yeah , i 'm gon na take them back to my place . with all these computers here , i am so afraid someone 's gon na go online and shout something out . noah : shout what out ? lauren : oh , hey , noah . um , i 'm on with a customer who loves this reality tv show , and she is so afraid that someone is gon na tell her who won . hey , would you check out summer ? i think she may have kicked off her blanket . thanks . victoria ? victoria : uh , yeah , i 'm still here . brad : you know , tell her to make sure noah does not turn on the radio or the tv and no computer either . victoria : brad , she knows , i 'm sure . brad : why do n't you reinforce it ? victoria : lauren , uh , brad wants me to make sure that you -- lauren : i heard him . no worries . no worries . i got it . victoria : listen , it you want me to come by and pick up the kids , i can do that . lauren : no , we 're fine . i 'm gon na take them back to my place , though . will you please call me if you hear anything ? victoria : yeah , we will . lauren : okay , mrs. smith . of course ! i will put that dress aside in a size 8 . thank you , bye . when you get older , never own a store . noah : not even a comic book store ? lauren : not even . the customers need to talk to you all the time ! okay , so , now that i am paying you $ 5,000 an hour , i wan na make sure that you are a professional babysitter . and you know all the right things to do . noah : well , pretty much . i know i have to be nice to babies and to not eat all the snacks at once . lauren : that 's right . you got ta pace yourself . and you know , when we get home , there 's no radio or television , because i wan na make sure that the babies sleep , okay ? noah : yeah , that 's what babies do . they also ... lauren : oh , yes ! yes , you 're right , they do and then we have to change them . noah : yeah . well , just so you know , lauren , i 'm allergic . [ scene_break ] brad : all right , emergency services , your parents , nick , lauren -- now what ? victoria : we just wait . we wait for news . brad : i 'm gon na call emergency services again . victoria : you called them already . brad : well , i 'll stay on the phone with them till they get there then . [ scene_break ] sullivan : did you , uh , show the troopers the exact spot where they went over ? phyllis : yeah , we did . sullivan : okay , well , good . that -- that should help the crew figure out the probable trajectory . lily : when are they gon na start looking and stop theorizing ? daniel : the rescue teams are down there . i 'm sure they 're looking . phyllis : when -- when they went over -- when they went over , i had sharon by the wrist . i was grabbing her by the wrist . i - i had her , but -- but ... daniel : then she fell , okay ? she fell and my mom almost went over , too , trying to save her . sullivan : and mrs. winters ? lily : you know what ? why should we even be talking to you ? you hate my mother ! sullivan : right now , there are dozens of search - and - rescue people searching for your mom and sharon . and they 're experts at this . and my job is to connect you to them and them to you . so if you need anything else -- jack : phyllis ! neil : hey ! lily : dad ! neil : lily ! hi , honey ! jack : thank god you 're all right . come here , sit down . neil : well ... it 's you . are you in charge here ? sullivan : of communication with the families , yes , mr. winters . neil : where 's my wife ? sullivan : we have n't found her yet . ( police radio crackles ) sullivan : i 'm sorry . if you 'll excuse me . neil : honey , how did this happen ? lily : i do n't know . i mean , daniel and i -- we were just ... we were just gon na go to dinner and we decided to stop by and say hello and ... and as soon as we got there , they just -- they started arguing . neil : who ? who started arguing ? lily : well , first it was phyllis and mom , and then sharon got into it with phyllis . and -- and -- and phyllis said something to make sharon angry . neil : what did she say ? daniel : we do n't know . we could n't hear them . lily : just , dad -- it happened so fast . and sharon grabbed for something or phyllis pushed her and then mom -- she -- she tried to help sharon and ... neil : that 's why this happened ? because of phyllis ? neil : what did you do ? ! neil : i asked you a question . jack : neil , take it easy , okay ? phyllis : i ... neil : what did you do , phyllis ? ! daniel : she tried to save sharon . that 's what she did . lily : yeah , mom -- she just ... phyllis : sharon -- sharon lost her balance . jack : how ? how ? phyllis : i - i ... neil : because -- because you were fighting with her ? phyllis : no . she just -- neil : and dru -- daniel : neil , it was an accident ! neil : did you get mad at dru because she was trying to defend sharon ? daniel : it was an accident , okay ? ! jack : wait a minute ! everybody calm down ! we 're all upset right now . cross examining phyllis is n't gon na help anything . neil : jack , you 're damn right i 'm upset ! i want some answers ! phyllis : we tried ! we tried ! we tried ! nick : phyllis ! phyllis : nick , i tried -- nick : are you okay ? phyllis : i tried to save sharon ! nick : i know . i know . phyllis : i tried to do it . nick : i know . phyllis : i tried ! nick : i know ! any word ? is she ... jack : no , we do n't know anything right now . phyllis : where are the kids ? nick : they 're with lauren . phyllis : okay . nick : it 's okay . jack : officer sullivan ? sullivan : yes ? jack : i think you might know nick -- uh , phyllis ' husband . sullivan : hello . nick : hi . what can you tell me ? sullivan : well , uh , search - and - rescue has cleared the cliffs . there 's no sign of the victims . and , um , they 've shifted all personnel to the river . there are two - man teams that we 've got positioned down both banks at 30 yard intervals . and the night divers are just getting ready to go in . i have a topographic map over here , if you 'd like to see it . nick : yeah , thanks . phyllis : jack ? i wan na tell you what happened . they were there , and then they were n't anymore . and then , sharon -- she was holding onto the cliff . she was holding on and i grabbed her wrist and i held onto it . i tried ... jack : i know . you did everything you could . phyllis : i did . she let go . she let go . [ scene_break ] noah : how come it took fen such a long time to fall asleep ? lauren : because he wanted to hear the end of your story . it was just too good . noah : my mom used to read me that story . that 's how come i memorized it . hey , can we watch tv ? lauren : uh , actually , it 's not working very well . noah : uh , how come ? lauren : you know , cable 's out . noah : uh , got any dvds then ? lauren : only grown - up movies . sorry . noah : video games ? lauren : i 'm not doing too well , am i ? how about arts and crafts ? noah : uh , got any clay ? we could make two snakes and they could fight each other . lauren : oh , clay sounds like fun , but i 'm fresh out . all i have are these markers and , um , paper . i 've been using them for fen 's baby album . you wan na draw ? noah : uh , i guess . what are we gon na draw ? lauren : well , you could draw yourself as a superhero . noah : cool ! i 'll draw my mom and dad as superheroes , too . lauren : okay . noah : i 'm racer boy -- fastest kid on earth ! lauren : how fast can you go , racer boy ? noah : a zillion miles an hour ! and summer is super baby . lauren : oh , really ? what 's her power ? noah : unknown at this time . but bad guys think she 'll be the most powerful of them all and try to kidnap her . like what happened to her and fen . lauren : so can you save her ? noah : we can try . [ scene_break ] man on tv : when we have more information , we 'll pass it onto you right here . brad : please mute that . whatever it takes , whatever it costs . authorization from madison ? do you know how long -- yes , i understand that , sir . well , please do whatever you can . just make this happen . get back to me when you know something . thank you . damn bureaucratic b.s . what 's the latest ? victoria : there was another bulletin . there are night divers in the river and three more patrol boats . brad : but they have n't found anybody ? victoria : no , they have n't . brad : let 's go . victoria : no , we should n't go . brad : then i 'll go . victoria : no . brad : victoria , i can help . i 'm trained for this kind of thing . victoria : let the rescue team do their job . there 's nothing for you to do . brad : because i 'm not there ! victoria : i know that you love me , brad . and i know how you feel about her , too . and i know this is killing you , but you have no place being there . [ scene_break ] noah : oh , no , it 's green goo guy ! lauren : green goo guy ? what does he do ? noah : shoots poisonous green goo out of his ear . lauren : ew ! can you rescue me , racer boy ? noah : i 'll use my super speed to go get help . lauren : smart ! smart ! now who can help you ? noah : my dad -- phantom guy . he can go through solid objects . and here comes my mom -- the blonde avenger ! lauren : and what 's her power ? noah : the most awesome of all ! nothing can hurt her ! ever ! [ scene_break ] nick : here you go . phyllis : thanks . nick : so i asked maggie how the rescue teams could see down there . i guess , uh , they have special lights in the helmets and they can see clear across the river . phyllis : good . what if they 'd gone downstream ? nick : they have swift water gear , dry suits , life vests . phyllis : right . so with drucilla and sharon -- how -- how will they get them out ? nick : well , she showed me something called a throw bag . it 's like a life preserver with a rope attached to a rescuer . phyllis : yeah . did you tell this to lily ? i mean , did she see this ? this will help her . nick : she did . but it did n't . phyllis : right . if i could change what happened -- nick : i know . do n't -- do n't -- do n't beat yourself up . do n't beat yourself up . phyllis : i ca n't . it 's like a movie and it keeps on replaying in my mind . but it really happened . i had her wrists . i had her wrists . nick , i had her wrists . and if i did it differently , i would 've -- i should 've had daniel take over , or i should 've thrown her a line . or i should ... but i -- but i had her wrists . and -- and the look on her face -- she was so scared . nick : okay , listen to me . listen to me . look at me . none of this is your fault . phyllis : it is my fault ! nick : you did everything you could to help her . phyllis : do n't let me off the hook ! do n't let me off the hook ! it is my fault . i promised her i would hang on . i promised her ! [ scene_break ] lauren : well , fen 's still asleep . noah : i found your remote . can we please try to watch tv ? lauren : uh , no , honey . they asked us not even to turn it on till tomorrow 'cause it 'll interfere with the cable signals they 're trying to fix . noah : oh , okay . lauren : okay . how about a snack ? no , huh ? game of checkers ? i am the one to beat . noah : you know , it 's weird . i have n't been here in such a long time . and you do n't come to visit my dad or phyllis either . lauren : i 've just been really busy , sweetie . noah : yeah , that 's why you wo n't be able to come to the wedding , right ? lauren : right . noah : i think you should try to come anyway . if you do n't , it might make phyllis sad . [ scene_break ] neil : yeah , devon , when you get here , ask for detective sullivan and then ask where i am , okay ? she 'll find me . yeah , um ... she 's fine . she 's here . i 'll tell her . hey , son , drive safe , okay ? okay . lily : is devon freaking out , too ? neil : oh , sweetheart , he just wants to be here . he said he 's about ten minutes away . lily : i just wish we could ... be down there searching . i feel like i should be closer to her . i know that sounds stupid . neil : no , no , no , no , shh , shh , shh . that does n't sound stupid . you are close to your mama , okay ? wherever she is , she can feel that . lily : she must be so scared . neil : you know , uh ... your mom -- she was an incredible , fantastic prima ballerina , right ? well , anyway , um ... long before you were born , right , she had this major recital . and she practiced for months , around the clock , 24/7 . and , as you know , your mom , you know , she never does anything halfway . so she put everything that she had into that recital -- heart and soul . and hours before it began , she sprained her ankle . well , the dance instructor -- madame chovan -- she wanted to postpone the production . and your mother would n't hear anything about that . she said , absolutely not . the show must go on . so what do you think she did ? lily : did she still go on that night ? neil : well , she hid -- she hid that injury from everyone , including me . and , yes , she did go on that night . and she was flawless . no one noticed the injury . and at the end ... they gave her a standing ovation . lily : that 's awesome . neil : she milked it ... for three bows . and so graceful , and so beautiful , she was amazing . lily : that 's mom . what if i never get to tell her i heard that story ? [ scene_break ] jack : what are they doing now ? daniel : why are you not in touch with them ? sullivan : well , they 're not gon na contact me without new information . they 're giving me regular updates . daniel : when 's that gon na be ? we have n't heard anything in at least 15 minutes . sullivan : everybody is working exactly the way they 're supposed to . as soon as i know something , i 'll let you know . jack : okay , can i ask your professional opinion on something ? sullivan : okay , i 'm a detective . i 'm not a search - and - rescue specialist , but i 'll do my best . jack : we 're guessing its 50 feet from the edge of the cliff to the water . is that about right ? sullivan : i 'd heard 55 . jack : okay , okay , 55 . is that survivable ? sullivan : i 've seen people survive worse . daniel : come on , cliff divers , they do it all the time , right ? sullivan : if you 're asking me whether sharon and dru could 've survived the fall , then search - and - rescue is proceeding on that assumption . jack : okay , so they fall , they hit the water , the river cushions their blow , they -- they grab a rock ? daniel : they could 've latched onto a branch -- anything like that . jack : how long do you think they could survive in that water ? sullivan : i 'm not sure . daniel : listen , all we are asking you for is the truth . sullivan : in my estimation , they had approximately 10 to 12 minutes . it 's mostly snow melt . it 's just above freezing . jack : and that 's when hypothermia sets in , huh ? sullivan : well , there is that . daniel : and what else ? sullivan : well , it depends on whether or not they were conscious and swimming when they hit the water . the current is moving at roughly six miles an hour , which means ... jack : the falls . which means the current is taking them toward the falls . daniel : how far is that ? sullivan : a little over a mile from our position . search - and - rescue got there very quickly and they set up a line as quickly -- daniel : yeah , but that took more than 12 minutes . jack : you think dru and sharon have already gone over the falls ? sullivan : i did n't say that . jack : no , you did n't have to . [ scene_break ] lauren : oh ! this is so great ! it 's like you made your own comic book . noah : i wan na call my mom and tell her . can i ? lauren : i 'm pretty sure she 's still in her photo shoot . noah : okay , then let 's call my dad . lauren : yeah , he could be out of his meeting . let 's see if we can catch him . phyllis : so your parents have probably heard about this on the news by now , right ? nick : i left a message on the way here . i wish i had something else to tell 'em . ( cell phone ringing ) nick : maybe this is them . no , it 's lauren . hello ? lauren : nick , hi . nick : how are the kids ? lauren : they 're good . summer 's sleeping and noah 's right here . noah : do n't tell him . i wan na tell him . lauren : yeah , noah really wants to talk to you . how 's your meeting going ? nick : well , the search - and - rescue team is up and down the river . divers , too . but , so far , nothing . noah : please , let me talk to him ! lauren : okay . noah 's here . noah : dad , i made my own superhero comic book . nick : hey , buddy , who 's in it ? noah : i am and you 're in it and so is mom . wan na hear her name ? the blonde avenger ! nick : that sounds awesome , dude . i ca n't wait to see it . noah : when are you coming to get us ? i think summer wants to sleep in her own crib . nick : i 'll call you the minute my meeting 's over , okay ? noah : can you come now ? lauren 's house is kinda boring . ( whispers ) she does n't have any tv or video games . nick : i ca n't come now , but i will get there as soon as i can . and you can call me if you need me . so can you put lauren back on ? noah : ( normal voice ) okay . lauren : hey , nick , please tell phyllis that -- noah : we said hi ! bye , dad ! nick : bye . [ scene_break ] phyllis : so the kids are okay ? nick : yeah , summer 's sleeping . noah 's okay . until he finds out . phyllis : i - i pray it 'll be good news by then . nick : you know , when sheila took you and summer , sharon ... tried to keep this from him , but he found out anyway because he read it on the internet . phyllis : yeah , but lauren -- she wo n't let him -- nick : no , i know , it 's just ... when he found out , he got hysterical . it flipped him right back to the time when cassie died . phyllis : nick , he ca n't lose his mother . nick : i know . woman on walkie - talkie : we 've extracted a female from above the falls . repeat -- one female victim extracted directly above the falls . sullivan : copy that , unit five . i 'll confirm with medevac . chopper one ? base to chopper one , come back . nick : what 's happening ? phyllis : who was found ? who was found ? sullivan : we do n't know yet . i 'll let you know as soon as i know . chopper one , come in . [ scene_break ] man on tv : a potential tragedy unfolding tonight at the cliffs outside genoa city . brad : tell us something we do n't know . man on tv : we take you live to the scene with our own zola scott . brad : turn it up , honey . zola : thank you , roger . now there 's a new development here at the cliffs . now action news has just received word that one of the missing women has been removed from the river very close to the falls . now she is being life - flighted to genoa city memorial hospital as i speak . victoria : who ? who is it ? zola : now there 's no word yet on the woman 's identity , nor do we know if she 's even alive . victoria : who are you calling ? brad : nick . tell me what you know . nick : they 're air - lifting someone to the hospital . brad : who ? nick : i 'll see if ... hold on . sullivan : okay , let me confirm that for the families . the medevac chopper is loading one female victim ? nick : who is she ? daniel : can you ask what she looks like ? lily : what was she wearing ? sullivan : okay , unit seven , any identification ? unit seven , come back . brad : nick , what 's going on ? nick : that 's what i 'm trying to find out , brad ! brad : nothing else yet . call me the instant you know anything . nick : i will . as soon as i know who 's found . ( helicopter approaching ) [ next_on ] nick : hey , who was on the helicopter ? man : i do n't know . nick : was she identified ? can you tell me anything ? lily : if your mother had n't started a fight with sharon , my mom might still be here right now . michael : did you want anyone to die ? | drucilla is gone . sharon now tries to cling to the edge of the cliff , but her body weight is pulling her down . phyllis has fallen on land and she looks back at sharon 's face staring at her over the edge of the cliff . she rushes over . lily has been screaming the whole time and daniel is with her . he starts moving to help but phyllis shouts at the kids to stay back . she crawls over to where sharon is and leans over the cliff towards sharon while laying on her stomach . she extends her arms to grab sharon 's arms , but sharon is too scared to let go and trust phyllis partly because she would be risking falling straight down , and then there is the bitterness between the two . sharon takes a chance and moves one hand to phyllis 's . that works , but now sharon has to take her other hand and pass it over to phyllis as well . phyllis start slipping over the edge as well , and sharon screams when she realizes that they both are going to fall . daniel and lily run to phyllis and each grab her by her legs . she is n't going anywhere . phyllis updates sharon on her position and urges the woman to move her other hand into hers . sharon takes a chance , but it does n't work . she does n't get a chance to get her hand to phyllis 's . she dangles precariously by the one arm , as phyllis desperately tries to hold on to her and keep her from swinging too much . it does n't work . the hands become disengaged and phyllis and sharon lock eyes as they space between them gets larger and larger . sharon has fallen and the last thing that she sees is phyllis 's face . daniel and lily pull phyllis to safety and call for help . neil and jack are together when the news comes in , and brad wants to go rushing to help , but victoria tells him that he has no place there . lauren has noah who has n't heard the news yet . she will be watching the child and his baby sister summer . neil is furious when he learns that this all started over a stupid argument , and he holds phyllis responsible . phyllis tries to tell the story , but lily says that phyllis might have pushed her . nick and phyllis are near detective sullivan when she gets a call that one female victim has been found . brad and victoria watch the news and hear that one of the women has been moved from the river . she will be taken to the hospital . no one knows the identity of the woman , or if she is alive . a chopper is ordered and it holds one female victim . maggie asks what the victim is wearing so that they can tell who has been found . suddenly , all can hear the noise of the chopper as it gets loud and then goes quiet as it flies to the hospital . |
victoria : good morning . billy : morning . victoria : you 're not gon na have breakfast ? billy : no , honey , there 's no time . sharon 's trial -- i 've got -- ooh , but i will have some of this . victoria : hmm ? hmm ? billy : ( makes silly noises ) excuse me . victoria : mmm . billy : mmm . victoria : yes , it 's my special jamaican blend . billy : oh , that 's good . victoria : oh , yeah , you like that ? billy : i do . victoria : uh , you might want some of this , too . billy : i do n't have a headache . victoria : yeah , well , you might after i tell you what i did n't have a chance to tell you last night . billy : how many of those am i gon na need ? victoria : maybe two . ( sighs ) it 's about chloe . billy : give me the bottle . please tell me this has nothing to do with chipmunk masks or a - a bookie ring or going to jail . no jail . victoria : no , she 's not in trouble . she 's causing trouble . she wants us to fire jana . she thinks that she 's unstable , and she does n't want delia anywhere near her . billy : she 's still on that kick ? victoria : yeah , well , i told her that we 're not firing jana , and i really do n't believe that she 's going to let it go . billy : ( groans ) i 'll take care of it . victoria : we 're not firing jana , right ? i do n't want to do that . billy : no , no , no . we 're not firing jana . she 's been good to us . i 'll take care of chloe . [ scene_break ] jana : okay . whoever sent primrose this money could be the one who bought daisy 's baby . jana : ( sighs ) time to find out , jana . [ scene_break ] chloe : well , i guess that winning half a billion dollars in a lawsuit makes victoria think that she can just do whatever she wants . well , when it comes to my daughter , i call the shots , and there is no way that my daughter is spending another millisecond with that wackadoodle jana . kevin : do n't you think you 're being a little ... chloe : what , melodramatic ? high - strung ? kevin : self - defeating ? if you 're trying to make a case for jana to not watch delia , i do n't know , should you choose your words a little more carefully ? `` wackadoodle `` ? really ? chloe : ( sighs ) uh , okay , `` billy , i really just do n't think that it 's appropriate that our daughter spend any more time with jana '' -- i already tried that . kevin : for some reason , i have a hard time believing that that 's the way you put it . chloe : okay , look . the bottom line is that the girl is as nutty as my mom 's pecan pie , okay ? so if jana 's gon na be living in billy 's house , well , then my daughter 's not gon na spend another minute with him . [ scene_break ] diane : hello . victor : hello . diane : i waited up for you last night . victor : yeah , that 's very nice of you , but i came home so late , i did n't want to disturb you , okay ? diane : i would n't have minded . victor : i knew you had to get up early to take kyle to school . did you do that ? diane : yeah , he 's fine . your testimony was the lead story on the news last night . i 'm sorry it did n't go well . victor : yeah , so am i . diane : okay , well , there 's coffee and the newspaper if you 'd like to read it . victor : no . i do n't need to read the paper , because all it 'll say is that i did n't help sharon . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , jack , i 'm surprised to see you here . jack : hey , yeah . attending sharon 's trial was n't exactly on my to - do list , but then i heard what happened yesterday in the court . nick : yeah , it 's pretty bad . jack : you know , i want to blame everything bad that 's happened to sharon on adam , but i got ta give your father some credit . he could have come forward weeks ago . nick : i 'm not sure it would have done much good . i mean , walsh did an amazing job of twisting dad 's testimony , much like he did with sharon 's . jack : i know . the d.a . 's out for blood . nick : i wish i knew if phyllis was having any luck in thailand . i guess she talked to summer yesterday , but i was n't there . jack : yeah , i 've been playing phone tag with her myself . nick : she has n't texted me or e - mailed . the last time i talked to her , she told me that she and adam thought they were close on some evidence that might clear sharon . jack : well , maybe they 're getting their hands on that evidence right now . nick : well , i hope so , because i do n't know how this trial 's gon na turn out . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm not looking forward to another day on the stand like yesterday . vance : well , it gave you a preview of spencer 's tactics . today , you 'll be ready for him . sharon : i wish i had your confidence . vance : just remember what we talked about . stay focused . answer his questions as briefly as possible . do n't let him get to you . sharon : ( sighs ) even if i do all that , i do n't know that it 'll make a difference . i 'm afraid the damage has been done already . [ scene_break ] victoria : uh , jana , hi . hi , it 's victoria . jana : hi , victoria . what 's up ? victoria : listen , i know that you 're not scheduled to work until later this morning , but i was wondering if you could come by now because there 's something i -- i , um , i wanted to talk to you about . jana : yeah , um , well , i mean , i 'm just running an errand right now , but i - i can come over as soon as i finish . victoria : okay , i will see you then . jana : okay . woman : next , please . jana : ( clears throat ) hi . woman : hi . what can i do for you today ? jana : ( clears throat ) ( american accent ) i 'm hoping that you can help me . um ... there was a wire transfer made on -- on -- from this account on this date . now the transfer was approved , but the recipient said that the money never came through . woman : let 's see what i can find out for you . jana : well , i was hoping you 'd say that . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : that is decaf , right ? chloe : oh , my god . you really do think that i 'm overreacting . kevin : i did n't say that . but trying to get jana fired ? next thing , you 're gon na want to have her tarred and feathered . chloe : i would n't waste a good chicken on her . kevin : is this because i helped her out with that banking stuff yesterday ? you 're not jealous , are you ? chloe : it 's not just because of you helping her . i mean , what about that ridiculous ultrasound , her `` friend 's `` ultrasound . she actually thinks that someone 's gon na buy that story . kevin : why would she make that up ? chloe : because she is jana , and i do n't want her hand rockin ' my daughter 's cradle . gloria : never trust an ex with an ax . kevin : jana is not lizzie borden , mom . gloria : to grind , angel , an ax to grind . but with jana , you never really know , huh ? kevin : not helping . chloe : i ca n't believe that you 're disregarding your mother and your -- and my feelings about this . kevin : i 'm not . i 'm not . i 'm just saying that keeping delia away from billy , it 's not the answer . besides , billy would never let you do that . chloe : fine . i 'll take him to court . kevin : oh , and you really want to do that to delia ? chloe : no , but i do n't have a choice , kevin . kevin : ( sighs ) maybe you do . [ scene_break ] diane : i asked the cook to make you some breakfast . victor : thank you , but i 'm not hungry . diane : victor , you should eat . i 'm worried about you . victor : please do n't , okay ? diane : i knew you were testifying yesterday . you did n't ask me to come along . i did n't want to push . victor : i appreciate that . ( liquid pours ) diane : if you 'd like to talk now ... victor : ( sighs ) victor : i told the truth about what happened to skye lockhart in hawaii . that damn d.a . was n't interested in that . he just wanted to convict sharon . diane : you know , you -- you never told me what happened in hawaii . victor : no , i have n't , have i ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] judge salazar : you 're still under oath , ms. newman . spencer : yesterday , you said you felt that adam newman had been unjustly accused , and you were determined to right that wrong . sharon : yes . spencer : you would have done anything to protect him . sharon : to prove his innocence . spencer : you 're very loyal . it 's a shame your fiancé is n't . i mean , where is he today ? sharon : out proving his loyalty . spencer : by leaving the country when there 's a warrant out for his arrest ? vance : objection . relevance ? spencer : laying a foundation , your honor . judge salazar : hurry up and do it . spencer : ms. newman , is n't it true that your relationship with adam newman has just about alienated you from everyone in your life ? and are n't they justified in turning away from you since you yourself publically accused him of kidnapping your child ? sharon : no , they 're not justified . vance : your honor , this is gettin ' old . spencer : he did kidnap your child . vance : objection ! ( gavel bangs ) judge salazar : mr. walsh , i 'm not gon na warn you again . spencer : sorry , your honor . your love for adam newman drove you to find skye newman in that remote part of hawaii . what happened between you two on that volcano resulted in a murder charge , which led to you losing custody of your daughter . correct ? sharon : yes . spencer : you have to wonder . if the father of your child felt your daughter was n't safe with you in broad daylight , what chance did skye have against you alone on that dark night in hawaii ? vance : objection , your honor . judge salazar : sustained . [ scene_break ] kevin : bye . gloria : michael said chloe and i were right , huh ? having `` mary choppins `` as a nanny is grounds for losing custody . kevin : no , michael said if you do n't honor the current agreement , you 're going to be in contempt of court . chloe : ( sighs ) gloria : and i say they should find jana contemptible . chloe : fine , then i 'll just sue him for full custody , like i said . kevin : well , it was also his professional opinion that you do n't have a snowball 's chance in hell . gloria : ( chuckles ) he 's one lawyer . kevin : and you 're not . chloe : okay , so what am i supposed to do ? i 'm supposed to just sit back and let the nanny from hell take care of my daughter ? kevin : okay , but , baby , do n't you think you 're exaggerating just a little bit ? billy trusts jana . chloe : wow . you actually think that his judgment is better than mine . kevin : no . no , of course not , but look . you 've been sending dee to tiny tots for months . chloe : yeah , b -- kevin : jana works there . you did n't have a problem with that . chloe : this is very different , kevin . kevin : how so ? chloe : because it just is , and i ca n't believe that you do n't see it , or the idiots over at family court do n't see it . gloria : honey , all they believe in is legal documents and court orders . they do n't give a damn about a certifiable crazy woman who is putting a child in danger . `` oh , gee , i 'm afraid we ca n't do anything until , um ... ah , she hurts somebody , or worse . `` [ scene_break ] woman : no , the transfer went through . jana : ( american accent ) good , great . okay , could i just get a printed confirmation of that ? woman : uh , no problem . i 'll just need your bank card and a photo i.d . jana : sure . sure , no problem . ( sighs ) oh ... ( sighs ) silly me . i left my , uh , my wallet in my other purse . ( laughs ) god , i , uh , you do n't really need it , right ? i mean , it 's not like i 'm asking for the $ 2 million . i 'm just asking for the receipt . woman : i 'm afraid we still need to see identification . are you the account holder ? jana : actually , no . um , i 'm not . i 'm doing this for my boss , and , wow , he would kill me if he did n't get this today , so you could just , you know , bend the rules a little for me today . woman : afraid not . um , if you give me your name , i could call the account holder , try to get authorization over the phone . jana : oh , gosh , you know , he 's on an african safari right now , so ... woman : i 'm sorry . is there anything else i can do for you , miss ... ? jana : nope . no , thank you . ( clears throat ) thanks . [ scene_break ] victor : well , kindly send the reports to the ranch . i 'm working from home today , okay ? yep . thank you . diane : i was n't trying to pry a - about hawaii . i just thought if you wanted to talk ... victor : mm - hmm . diane : you know , i was gon na do some work and -- and run some errands today , but i think i 'll put that on hold , spend the day with my husband . victor : that 's very kind of you . diane : well , i 'd like to . we could -- we could go for a ride . victor : mm - hmm . diane : or maybe take a drive to that inn on the lake and have some lunch . victor ? victor : mm - hmm ? diane : i really would like to help you . victor : i appreciate that , but it 's not necessary , all right ? you go and do what you have to do , all right ? i have plenty to do here . diane : all right , if you 're sure . victor : mm - hmm . i am , all right ? diane : all right , then . victor : okay . diane : you do your work . victor : thank you . victor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] spencer : let 's talk about what happened in hawaii . as you said , you went there to find skye , to prove that she was alive and that adam was being accused of a crime that never occurred . sharon : yes . spencer : why did n't you go to the authorities , ask them to help you find skye ? sharon : because no one in genoa city believed that she was alive . i did n't think that the hawaiian police would , either . spencer : so you decided to hunt skye down yourself , punish her for what she 'd done to adam ? sharon : no . no . vance : objection . mr. walsh is putting words in the defendant 's mouth . judge salazar : sustained . spencer : when you finally located skye , did you go to the police , call the fbi , tell anyone she was alive ? sharon : as i testified , i knew that i was going to need proof that she was alive , so i took her picture . spencer : a picture . where is this photograph ? sharon : when the ground fell away , uh , my camera fell . spencer : like skye fell . what a coincidence . vance : objection . judge salazar : you 're trying my patience , mr. walsh . spencer : no further questions , your honor . judge salazar : you may step down . spencer : bailiff , there 's a warrant out for this man 's arrest . take him into custody . vance : your honor , i request a recess till tomorrow . judge salazar : we 'll break for a few hours , mr. abrams . and i suggest you get your ducks in a row . ( gavel bangs ) adam : hold on to this bag . sharon : ( mouthing words ) vance : i 'll go with you . man : let 's go . vance : come on . [ scene_break ] victor : did you finish work already ? diane : mm , well , my creative juices were n't flowing . i thought a little shopping might help . victor : that 's a good idea . enjoy yourself , okay ? diane : thank you . i intend to . victor : mm - hmm . ( cell phone rings ) diane : oh , it 's walnut grove . hello ? yeah . yes . this is she . is everything all right with kyle ? oh , no . oh . oh , that 's terrible . all right . um , i 'm on my way now . i 'll be right there . thanks for calling . victor : what happened to kyle ? diane : he -- he hurt himself , i guess . he was hurt playing basketball . i guess he 's in pain . i 'm gon na pick him up . i 'll take him to the doctor . victor : no , no , let 's go . diane : i thought you had work to do . victor : this can wait , okay ? diane : victor , you do n't have to come with me . it 's okay . victor : no , i 'm coming with you . he is my son , too . i 'll get the car . [ scene_break ] victoria : thank you so much for coming early . i really appreciate it . jana : well , it sounded important . victoria : uh , yes . it -- it is important . um , chloe would like for us to fire you . jana : ( sighs ) did she say why ? victoria : she claims that you 're unstable , and she does n't want you anywhere near delia . jana : ( scoffs ) wow . well , i ca n't believe this . i mean , she ... ( sighs ) she threatened to fire me , but to actually go through with this and -- and -- and do this , not just to me , but to you and -- and to billy . oh , god , and -- and delia . i mean , what kind of a -- a person would use their own child to get back at somebody ? ( sighs ) victoria : why would she want to get back at you ? jana : well , she 's upset . she 's upset because i 'm friends with kevin . victoria : what ? oh , god . jana : yeah . victoria : lots of exes are on good terms . that 's silly . jana : you know , victoria , i have -- i 've tried to move on with my life . i left crimson lights . i got myself a new job . and for her to still look at me as -- as -- as if i 'm a threat , i mean , to actually do this -- victoria : listen , we let her know , in no uncertain terms we are not letting you go . jana : you 're not ? victoria : no ! no . billy and i are really happy with you . jana : ( sighs ) thank you . thank you . victoria : okay . no , it -- look , i just wanted you to be ... jana : ( sighs ) victoria : able to watch your back where chloe 's concerned . jana : oh , believe me , i will . victoria : ( chuckles ) yeah . jana : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) i always knew that jana was 1 cup short of a potful . chloe : big one , jumbo ... ( singsong voice ) grande . kevin : i see why you would trust mom on this , her being such an expert on `` normal `` and all . gloria : hey , i 'm a mother . i love my children . and i understand why chloe does n't want jana around her little daughter delia . kevin : okay , let 's say for argument 's sake that i understand , too . chloe : ( normal voice ) then you think that i 'm right -- that billy should n't have delia . kevin : no , i think that if you push billy on this , he 's gon na push back hard , and delia is gon na be the one who ends up getting hurt . chloe : okay , well , then maybe i do n't have to . maybe i can just threaten him and take him to court , and then he 'll just realize what a jerk he 's being . kevin : oh , yeah , billy -- full of personal insight . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : besides , i 'm not so sure he 's being a jerk . chloe : he wo n't fire jana . kevin : and i get it . she has issues , but she would never hurt a kid . gloria : oh , yes , she limits her murderous acts to adults . did you know ? do you remember that she tried to kill you and colleen ? kevin : ( scoffs ) she had a brain tumor . gloria : uh - huh , the brain tumor . chloe : yeah . kevin : well , if it was n't a brain tumor , what did they remove from her brain ? gloria : lots of gray matter , and she did n't have any to spare . chloe : yeah , just enough to fake amnesia . kevin : dr. mason confirmed that diagnosis . chloe : i ca n't believe that you 're defending her , kevin . kevin : i 'm not defen -- look , i 'm on your side . chloe : oh , really ? kevin : yeah . chloe : well , you 're doing a really great job of showing it . thank you . [ scene_break ] billy : adam should have been a journalist . every time he walks into a room , he makes a new headline . jack : no , if junior had any news , believe me , he would have told the whole courtroom . nick : well , phyllis has n't called . jack : i have a text from phyllis . she hopes to meet me at home soon . hmm . billy : that does n't tell us much , does it ? jack : there 's also something from kyle 's school . billy : everything okay ? jack : i 'll be right back , okay ? billy : all right . yo , man , you look like crap . ( chuckles ) nick : well , that is how i feel , i guess . billy : yeah , this is kind of tough , all this . nick : i 'm worried how this is gon na affect noah and faith . billy : it sucks seeing your kids hurt . ( door opens ) nick : yeah . jack : nothing serious , but i 'm gon na go check on him . billy : okay , i 'll go with you . i need to pick up deedee . you take it easy . jack : see you , nick . nick : see ya . [ scene_break ] victoria : here . jana : i ca n't tell you enough -- thank you . victoria : you 're welcome . jana : ( sighs ) i ca n't tell you enough how much it means to me that you and billy have faith in me . victoria : you 're taking care of the most precious thing in the world to us . jana : it 's so crazy that just a few months ago , you did n't even know that lucy existed , and now she 's absolutely everything to you . victoria : yeah , you 're right . i have the daughter that i 've always dreamed of having , and i have the perfect nanny for taking care of her . lucy : ( cries ) jana : ah , well , if i 'm going to live up to my reputation , best not keep her waiting , hmm ? victoria : best not . jana : okay . victoria : good job . jana : ( chuckles ) ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) victoria : hey , what 's up ? nick : court 's adjourned for a few hours . you want to meet ? victoria : uh - oh . tough morning ? nick : worst yet . [ scene_break ] sharon : adam . adam : come here . sharon : oh , i missed you . ( sighs ) adam : ( sighs ) you have no idea how worried i was about you . sharon : ( sighs ) adam : i 'm so glad to see you . sharon : you know me . you know me . i 'm strong , right ? adam : you are the strongest person that i know . i 'm so sorry i had to leave the way that i did . i was trying to help you . i was trying to find evidence to clear you . sharon : i know . i know . i never doubted that for a minute . but , adam , now you 're in trouble . adam : who cares ? we just have to get these ridiculous charges dropped against you . you need to be back home . you should not be here . you should be home with faith . sharon : no , adam , i 'm with you . i want to be with you . i want the three of us to be together . vance : i do n't have much time , you two . you asked me to hold this for you ? adam : yes , i did . i found this in thailand . sharon : oh , my god . that 's my camera . i thought it fell . adam : it did , and somebody found it , and koa got a hold of it . do n't ask me how . and then phyllis and i , we -- we finally got a hold of it . it 's not important how we did . we just did . sharon : that has the picture i took of skye on the volcano . it 's gon na prove that i 'm telling the truth . vance : good . adam : it had much more than that . it had a video of you and skye on the volcano . sharon : you found it , adam . you found it . you found what i needed to clear my name . adam : by the time we found the camera , the memory card was gone . it was -- it was sold off . sharon : no . adam : i 'm sorry . vance : where 's phyllis ? adam : ( sighs ) she was -- she was supposed to meet me in thailand at the airport . she did n't show , and i read about the trial online , and i knew it was wrapping up , and i figured i -- i could just come home and i - i could testify . sharon : you said -- adam : i - i - i know . the -- the memory card is gone , but i - i can testify as to what i saw on the camera , right ? you -- you have to put me on the stand . vance : no way . sharon : ( sighs ) adam : i know my saying that i saw the video is n't the same as producing the memory card itself , but it 's all we 've got . sharon : what do we have to lose by putting adam on the stand ? vance : a lot . sharon : but if he shows them the camera -- vance : he ca n't even prove it 's your camera . and without the memory card , we got nothin ' . adam : well , i will just explain to the jury that it was stolen . vance : yeah , like they 're gon na believe you , adam . adam : well , i 'll be telling the truth . vance : the truth ? like when you forged your father 's diary ? or when you committed perjury at the arbitration hearing ? or when you told sharon that her baby was dead ? truth like that ? sharon : all right , stop it . adam : i 'm just trying to right some wrongs here . vance : well , testifying is not the way to do it . in fact , in the end , it 's only gon na hurt sharon . [ scene_break ] chloe : so , billy , what 's up ? billy : oh , it 's good to see the old jealous chloe 's back . nice to see you . chloe : yeah , nice to see you , too . billy : drop it , chloe . chloe : drop what ? billy : your `` firing jana `` campaign . i know why you 're doing it . chloe : yeah , because she 's a freak . billy : no , it 's because you see her as a threat to whatever it is you have with kevin , and i - i - i do n't want to know , but ... i thought you were past this . i thought you matured . obviously , you have n't . chloe : first of all , i 'm not threatened by her . billy : mm - hmm . chloe : she happens to be a nut job , and i do n't want her near our daughter . billy : are you -- i know you 're crazy . but if you think i 'd let anything happen to our daughters , then you 're crazier than i thought . chloe : you 're not the only one that she has fooled , billy , okay ? well , i 'm not taking my chances , so i am gon na take her out of school , and i 'm gon na put her somewhere where jana 's not working . billy : a - are you serious ? jana 's been working there at tiny tots for what , two months now ? chloe : yeah , and i happened to think that was very weird from the start . all of a sudden , she 's an art teacher ? uh , yeah , and i 'm a brain surgeon . billy : well , you ca n't do anything without my permission , so ... chloe : watch me . billy : i 'll watch . where 's deedee ? chloe : um , i meant to tell you when you came , but she -- she ca n't see you today . she 's really not feeling well . billy : what 's wrong with her ? chloe : i think she -- she -- she 's sick . she 's ver -- billy : she 's sick ? chloe : yes . billy : she 's sick ? hey , baby , come here . how are you ? ( makes silly noises ) you do n't look sick to me . are you sick ? hmm ? you do n't feel sick . no , you do n't . no , you do n't . [ scene_break ] diane : here 's some milk -- calcium . victor : drink up . that makes strong bones , you know . yeah . kyle : oh , man , i got two of you gangin ' up on me . victor : that 's right . ( chuckles ) diane : you have two of us looking out for you . kyle : whatever . diane : are you sure you 're okay ? i - i could give you something for the pain . kyle : i do n't need that stuff . victor : tough guy . i like that . ( doorbell rings ) diane : i 'll get it . victor : so now do you think you can still handle a video controller ? kyle : ( scoffs ) are you kidding ? victor : well , in that case , why do n't we -- once you finish your homework , we 'll , uh , have a rematch of that boxing game we play . kyle : mm , with this ? victor : yeah . kyle : you 'll have a chance . victor : ( laughs ) you 're getting cocky , are n't you ? kyle : dad ? what are you doing here ? jack : your school called . i would have come sooner if your mother had called . victor : diane and i took good care of him . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , well , daddy has a really big deadline , so maybe i should pick you up at school today , hmm ? billy : no , daddy has everything under control , so daddy is gon na take you to school , and then he 's gon na pick you up , and then we 're gon na go for ice cream with lucy like i promised , okay ? you like ice cream ? i like ice cream , too . you know what ? um , that -- that doll that you wanted to take to lucy -- i do n't see it . but you know where i think it is ? i think its right over there . i think it 's on the desk . i think it 's on that table . go get it . chloe : i think you left it over there . billy : go get that . you lied to me about our daughter being sick . do n't you ever do that again . okay ? hey , you got it . are you ready to go ? are you ready to go ? let 's go . let 's go . say , `` bye , mommy . `` bye , mommy . chloe : bye . bye . billy : we 're gon na cruise . oh , look at you . big steps . i love those shoes . ( humming silly tune ) chloe : bye . i love you . ( cell phone rings ) billy : oh . ( sighs ) honey , um , i 'm sorry . can you -- can you -- can you just sit down for a second ? daddy 's got ta take this phone call . are you good ? all right . good . there it is . billy abbott . woman : mr. abbott , this is susan sedgwick at city trust and savings . i wanted to let you know a woman came in this morning requesting a printed confirmation of a wire transfer you made on january 13th for $ 2 million . she claimed she worked for you , said you were out of the country and had sent her to pick up the printout for you . billy : i have n't left the city in months . did you get the name of this woman ? susan : she would n't give one . billy : okay , uh , do you know what she looked like ? susan : slightly taller than average , blonde hair . i - i checked all of your accounts . everything 's in order , but i recommend that you change your account and pin numbers , passwords , user names . keep an eye on your bank statements . do n't want those to fall into the wrong hands . billy : yeah , okay . wow . um , all right . yeah , thanks . i 'll do that . appreciate it . thank you . just another second , all right ? [ scene_break ] billy : hey , vicki . you home ? victoria : uh , no , i 'm at the athletic club waiting for nick . why ? what 's -- what 's up ? billy : well , i got a phone call from the bank . apparently , somebody got a hold of our bank records . um -- victoria : oh , no . billy : yeah , i know . uh , can -- i guess that we need to , uh , shred all of our old bank statements . victoria : yeah , uh , jana 's at the house , so i 'll ask her to take care of it . billy : perfect . thank you , baby . [ scene_break ] kevin : i thought you 'd left . gloria : kevin , chloe is right . jana is unstrung , unhinged , all of it . kevin : mom , butt out . gloria : yes , angel , whatever you say . [ scene_break ] jana : yep . found the bank statements . i 've got them right here in my hand . ( chuckles ) okay , i 'll start shredding . [ scene_break ] chloe : kevin 's against me . billy is against me . you 're probably against me . ( sighs ) well , they 're all wrong . jana is dangerous , and i 'm not backing off . [ scene_break ] ( shredder whirring ) ( shredder stops ) jana : oh , chloe , how i 'd love to shred you . ( shredder whirring ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) chloe : hi , gloria . what can i do for you ? gloria : no , it 's what can i do for you , baby ? you need somebody on your side , and that somebody 's me . chloe : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : maybe we were destined to live complicated lives . i mean , most people i know , the biggest stress they face is , like , a broken arm or a fender bender . victoria : oh , come on . you would be so bored with that . nick : boring sounds good right about now . victoria : i wish there was something i could do to help you . nick : i try to imagine what faith 's life will be like if sharon goes to prison . it 's too hard to imagine . victoria : i 'm so sorry , nick . i 'm sorry for faith and for you . i 'm sorry for sharon . i do n't believe she killed skye . and the thought of her going to prison for something she did n't do ... nick : well , we have two people to thank for that -- adam and dad . [ scene_break ] jack : so how long did they tell you you have to keep it wrapped like that ? kyle : oh , a week , maybe two . jack : well , do n't rush it . it 's got ta heal , you know ? kyle : it 's just a sprain . i missed lunch . can i get something to eat ? victor : sure . diane : yes , of course . bonnie 's in the kitchen . victor : you bet . kyle : thanks for coming over . jack : no sweat , buddy . i 'll see you later . diane : come on . let 's get you something to eat . jack : ( sighs ) victor : as you can see , diane and i took very good care of kyle . jack : it 's nice of you to be so concerned about my son . maybe you should put some of that effort into your own . victor : which one are you talking about ? jack : adam . he 's back . [ scene_break ] adam : i do n't want to do anything that 's gon na end up hurting you . sharon : are you sure we should n't just put adam on the stand ? vance : too risky . if walsh gets hold of him , too much could go wrong . adam : then i wo n't do it . vance : one less thing to worry about . ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) vance : ahh . vance abrams . yeah . when ? adam : i wish there was something more i could do . sharon : you did . you did everything . adam : it was n't enough . sharon : yes , it was . it was . adam : ( sighs ) vance : well , it looks like you 're gon na be testifying after all . sharon : but you said -- vance : the prosecution 's gon na call adam to the stand . ( clears throat ) adam : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] jill : i want to hear how you lost your kids . was it like cane ? gloria : maybe she keeps a diary of all of her crazy delusions . chloe : i do n't know . just find something that proves what a psycho she is . spencer : did you send your mistress to hawaii to kill your wife ? vance : objection ! | diane tells victor she saw the reports about sharon 's trial on the news and victor just feels sad that he could n't do more to help sharon . diane asks victor about hawaii but he does n't want to talk about hawaii with her . diane gets a call from kyle 's school telling her kyle was hurt playing basketball so she and victor head to the school to pick up kyle and take him to the doctor . jack gets a text message from phyllis saying that she will be home soon and they will talk when she arrives home . sharon holds her own against the da and adam arrives in court and is arrested by the police and a recess is called for a few hours and adam and sharon are taken to jail . adam tells vance and sharon everything that happened everything that happened in thailand . adam wants to testify for sharon but vance says that adam 's testimony will only hurt sharon 's case . vance gets a call informing him that the d.a . intends to call adam as a witness for the prosecution . |
paul : well , come on in . sit down . michael : wow . paul : get some coffee . it , uh ... tastes awful but still does the job . looks like you can use something . michael : yeah , well , late night . but look at you . see what happens when you stop being a p.i . ? they put you in charge of the gcpd and sing `` hail to the chief . `` paul : well , it would 've been a lot more fun if you were still d.a . instead of sitting at the defense table . how is your private practice going ? michael : well , i will never have to press charges against family and friends anymore , and more predictable work hours means more time at home . paul : right . how are things at home ? everything okay with fen ? michael : fenmore and i are in a good place . lauren says she forgives me . um ... it 's still kind of , you know , off . better -- better that she 's home , but , you know , still ... paul : hey , that 's progress . michael : yeah . there you go . i thought so , anyway . i mean , last night , i really thought we were getting someplace until she got this call from work . paul : oh . so that 's why you were up late . waiting for the wife to come home ? that 's very good . nice . romantic . what time did she make it in ? michael : she did n't . lauren never came home last night . [ scene_break ] carmine : mm . morning , beautiful . lauren : morning ? it 's -- it 's morning ? ! i -- oh , my god . oh , my god . i - i fell asleep ? ! you let me fall asleep ? ! carmine : you were pretty wiped out . lauren : oh , my goodness . oh , my goodness ! you knew i had to get home ! carmine : well , the bed was warm , you were here . it was peaceful , so i dozed off . lauren : and why -- why did n't you just wake me when you got up ? carmine : do you have any idea how beautiful you are when you 're asleep ? i just wanted to watch you for a bit , put it in my brain ... since this is the last time we 're gon na be alone like this . lauren : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] neil : hey , hey . i know it 's hard , you know ? but i 'm right here with you . and if you need me to back off , i can do that , too . whatever you need . leslie : i put my own father in prison . and now i have to face him and say , `` i 'm sorry , `` as if that makes a bit of a difference . then i get to leave here , and he stays . [ sighs ] neil : leslie , honestly , you have nothing to be sorry about . the judge ruled against the appeal . okay . so it 's a setback . but you did everything you could . you and avery will find another way . leslie : avery 's basis for appeal was the unidentified dna found at my mother 's crime scene . the judge did not care . we 'll need to find a new argument . neil : then you 'll find it . leslie : yeah , i look at my father , and i know he 's not a murderer . i do n't think that 's sufficient grounds for appeal . neil : know what i think ? i think it makes a difference . i think it means that you got the fire to find another way . and my money is on you . leslie : i failed my father . and now i failed my mother . her killer 's still out there . [ scene_break ] paul : so , the crisis was in australia ? michael : i woke up to a cold bed . no lauren , no message . i 'm not in retail , but i ca n't imagine an issue that would take all night . paul : well , let 's not jump to conclusions . you know lauren 's a perfectionist , right ? she dots the i 's , crosses the t 's . and sometimes , michael -- sometimes there is ... relief in concentrating on something you can control , like invoices and spreadsheets . i do n't know . it does n't necessarily mean you 're moving backwards , right ? victor : hey . michael : victor . victor : michael . michael : wow . hey . victor : nice to see you . michael : it 's good to see you , victor . victor : paul . michael : any word on adam 's health ? victor : it 's improving . michael : yeah , well , that 's good to hear . that 's good news . listen , i have to go see a client , if you gentlemen would excuse me . victor : nice to see you . michael : yes , yes . victor : thank you . so , is the dna test back yet from the sample on wheeler ? paul : no , it is n't . victor : so we do n't know if it matches the evidence we found on belinda rogan 's murder scene ? paul : nothing so far . alex : we put a rush on wheeler 's sample . victor : well , why is n't it ready yet ? paul : it takes as long as it takes . if we start using shortcuts , the whole thing can be thrown out of court . alex : patience is n't my thing , either , mr. newman , but it 's the only option we got here , all right ? victor : patience certainly is not my strong suit right now . someone was trying to kill me and my whole family , all right ? my son is just coming out of a coma because he took a bullet for me . so ai n't got no patience . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] jack : he lives . adam : how can you be so sure ? jack : well , it 's your smile that 's lighting up the room , or maybe it 's the machine that tells me your heart 's still beating . adam : who knew i had one of those , huh ? jack : [ chuckles ] issues of the journal that you missed . believe it or not , the business world did n't stop turning while you were unconscious . adam : [ chuckles , coughs ] have they no sense of decency ? jack : hey . take it easy , there . i 've been there . a gunshot is not a hangnail . be kind to yourself . you had a lot of internal damage . and , uh , take it from me -- go easy on the meds . adam : i 'll keep that in mind . jack : i 'm glad you 're okay . when i heard what happened to you , i ... adam : you do n't have to say it , jack . jack : no , no , no , i want to say this . um ... i 've been where you are . i know how frightening it is . i wanted to say you came through for me , and ... i 'm gon na do everything in my power to get you healthy and out of here ... and back on your feet again . [ scene_break ] [ chelsea dreaming ] chelsea : [ gasps ] [ laughs ] wow . adam : too much ? chelsea : no . not at all . she -- she likes balloons . she told me so herself . adam : oh , she told you so , huh ? chelsea : mm - hmm . adam : you love balloons ? well , i love you . and i love you . chelsea : we get -- we get the idea . adam : oh , do you ? chelsea : yeah . adam : well , i 'm sorry . i know i 'm -- i 'm overdoing it , but , uh ... when we lost our last baby , i ... it affected me more than i was willing to admit -- to anyone . and sharon and newman ... it was easier to fixate on so that i did n't have to focus on what you and i lost together . chelsea : i know . i knew . but now ... look . adam : now ... we have everything . and i am never , ever ... never , ever , ever gon na let either of you go . chelsea : she 's us , adam . she 's the best parts of you and me . adam : she 's perfect . she wo n't grow up to be a grifter or a con . she 'll have the best of everything -- a newman . chelsea : but you and me and the baby ... adam : oh , you 've given away a baby before . she and i will be fine ... without you . chelsea : no , no . adam , you ca n't take away my baby . [ gasps ] [ back to present ] dr. mallory : chelsea . chelsea : dr. mallory ... i lost the baby , did n't i ? please , just tell me . dr. mallory : your baby is fine , chelsea . nice , strong fetal heartbeat . and all your hormone levels are on track . chelsea : [ chuckles ] you 're so tough . you really are . you know i miscarried once before , so when i felt those cramps and that pain , i just thought -- dr. mallory : you did the right thing , coming in . at the very least , it puts your mind at ease , because you and the baby certainly do n't need the stress , which means no strenuous activity or heavy lifting . if something feels off , give me a call or go to the e.r . chelsea : okay . okay . i want this baby so much , i will do whatever it takes . dr. mallory : now , is there someone we can call for you ? family or the baby 's father ? chelsea : um ... uh , no . i 'm on my own . [ scene_break ] jack : you do know this is all wheeler 's doing , right ? adam : hiring the hit man to try and assassinate my dad just to shut him up about stephanie . jack : yeah , i guess he likes to take it to extremes . this time , he took it to a whole new level with the gas explosion . there were a lot of people in that room i give a damn about . adam : i do n't see how he 's gon na get away with this . jack : he 's not gon na get away with it . he 'll be dealt with . your father and i are seeing to that right now . adam : come again ? jack : victor and i have worked together to set a trap for the good congressman . adam : oh . well , i 'm -- i need them to tweak my medication because i 'm certain i just heard you say you were working with my father . jack : no , it 's true , it 's true . desperate times call for desperate measures . we could n't just stand by , and the only way to get at wheeler was to cooperate . adam : so i have a question . when you two hop in the batmobile , who drives and who rides shotgun ? [ coughs ] jack : no , no , let me -- let me get that . adam : thank you . jack : you gon na bust my chops about working with a mustache ? i 'm not the guy who jumped in front of a bullet to save him . adam : mm . is that what you heard ? i was reaching for another glass of champagne . i fell . anyway ... none of it matters . as soon as my father finds out that i put sharon in temporary charge of newman while i 'm here , he 's gon na want the bullet right back in me . it 's just a matter of time till he finds out . jack : he already knows . adam : well , then ... in that case , put an armed guard at the door , not that he would come visit me anyway . jack : he 's been here -- before the surgery and after it . adam : well ... i 'm sure it would 've been no fun at all ... tearing into a guy who was unconscious , so i 'm sure he 's coming back . i look forward to it . jack : you know what ? i think your old man might actually surprise you . [ scene_break ] victor : well , with all due respect , you know damn well that wheeler 's an enormous danger to me and my family . he had the audacity to try to destroy us all . i want him stopped -- not later , now . paul : i know . i want what you want , victor , but i need evidence first . meanwhile , i have officers patrolling your estate , as well as victoria and abby 's homes . victor : well , i have my own security team . paul : i know you do , but they 're not cops . you and jack did the right thing getting the gcpd involved in this . now you need to let us do our jobs . i promise you , i will not let anything happen to nikki , you , or anyone else in your family . victor : what about the other stuff we discussed ? has that been agreed upon ? paul : the coroner has already ruled that wheeler 's daughter died of an accidental overdose . and since you and jack assisted in ... helping us get wheeler 's dna , chris has agreed not to prosecute you for obstruction of justice . so you and jack have full immunity . victor : all right . paul : but none of this helps stephanie wheeler or will bring her back . that is something you 'll have to answer to your own conscience . victor : i 'm perfectly aware of that , paul . but thank you for your efforts , okay ? let 's get this son of a bitch . [ scene_break ] lauren : that was it , carmine , all right ? last time . just i can not believe i let it go this far again ! carmine : hey , let me help you with that . lauren : no , please , do n't . do n't touch me . do n't look at me like that . carmine : like what ? lauren : i have a marriage to glue back . michael and i were -- were almost -- carmine : almost what ? happy ? lauren : i told you , michael and i are trying to fix what is broken with us . carmine : well , i hate to see you like that , like this -- all broken up because you have to go home . well , call me crazy , but i do n't think it 's supposed to feel that bad . lauren : you just -- you just do n't -- you do n't understand . you do n't have a spouse . you do n't have a child . you do n't have someone that you 've built your entire life around . oh , god . i hope he did n't wait up for me . [ cell phone rings ] lauren : not a word . hi . i was just gon na call you . i am so sorry . that -- that tax mess with the australians , it just -- it took so long , i ended up sleeping on the couch in my office . i should 've called you . i 'm so sorry . michael : as long as you 're okay . i had to come to the station for a case . have you had breakfast ? lauren : no , not yet . michael : good . meet me at the club . i 'll see you soon . bye . lauren : okay , bye . carmine : so you do n't -- you do n't come home , and he 's cool with it ? lauren : because he trusts me . he will never find out about this . carmine : oh , so that 's it ? you just walk out that door ... like it never happened . lauren : oh , it did . but never again . please . please . [ scene_break ] lauren : thank you . michael : thank you . you have got to need some coffee after last night . lauren : no . oh . coffee . yes , yes , please . michael : there you go . so , this whole down under issue ... lauren : oh , yeah . the demands and the expectations ... damage control . i , uh -- i handled it , but ... it certainly took some time . michael : [ chuckles ] eh . it was odd when i woke up and you were n't there . i never got used to it when you were gone . for half a second , uh , i was worried that you 'd moved out again . lauren : michael , no . no , i 'm home . and i 'm hopeful . if we stay committed to each other and if we stay present with each other , then nothing will ever come between us again . [ scene_break ] leslie : i did n't think you 'd want to see me once you got word the request for appeal was denied . gus : i knew better than to expect too much . leslie : whatever you want to say to me , dad , you can just say it . i - i do not blame you . this is my fault , and i deserve it . i really do . gus : do n't say that . i do n't blame you , not at all . do n't even think it . because i do n't . leslie : why ? it 's the truth . my testimony put you here , and i was supposed to get you out . and if you hate me , i understand . gus : never . not for one second . look at me . that 's the truth . not for one second . now , you were a scared young kid when you testified . your mother was gone . you saw what you saw . and nobody can blame you for anything . leslie : yeah , but then i went to law school , and i grew up , and i could have read the case files and i could have reviewed the evidence and the details and the facts , but instead , avery -- avery saw that the dna was mishandled . me , i just -- i changed my name , tried to forget everything . gus : that 's on me . that 's not on you . that name that you changed , that was from me . look , i - i 'm sorry for the man that i was , all right ? i did n't deserve you or your brother ... or your mother . i am so sorry . leslie : i forgive you , dad . i forgive you . [ scene_break ] paul : so , how are you doing ? are you settling in to the department okay ? alex : yeah . it 's nice to have a badge again . and i owe that to you , of course . paul : well , that 's nypd 's loss . you 're the type that eats , sleeps , and breathes this job . that 's the kind of detective i want here . alex : i got to tell you , though , i , um -- yeah , i thought this was gon na be dull . maybe a couple of runaway cows or a kitten in a tree , but people here in genoa city as equally dangerous as in new york city , if not worse , 'cause here they shoot you with a smile . paul : [ chuckles ] wheeler : excuse me . alex : i did n't hear a knock . did you ? wheeler : i 'm on my way back to the capitol . this is my last chance to be of service regarding the newman shooting . what 's the latest ? paul : i ca n't tell you anything right now , but i do appreciate your interest in this case . you 're one of the more hands - on elected officials i 've ever run across . wheeler : my constituents deserve nothing less . and i know my good friend the mayor 's expecting a swift and effective prosecution of the lowlifes who did this . paul : well , you and the mayor have my assurance that this perp will , indeed , be brought to justice , and your constituents will rest easy once again . wheeler : very well . carry on . paul : yes . alex : [ laughs ] `` my good friend the mayor `` ? oh , man , this guy has brass . but it sounds like he bought that story that victor and jack fed him about being on the same side . paul : good . let 's hope this is the beginning of the end for wheeler . 'cause he has screwed over enough people . [ scene_break ] victor : how is he ? chelsea : i 'm sorry ? victor : is he awake ? chelsea : um , not yet . i - i just got here . victor : the doctor said he was getting better . is that true ? chelsea : you know , i 'm not really sure . i , um -- i 'll come back . you should go in first . i 'll just come back later . [ cell phone rings ] victor : hold on one second . i 've got to take this . you just go in . yes . chelsea : [ exhales deeply ] adam : chelsea . [ door closes ] adam : it 's okay . i know . [ scene_break ] jack : no more reason to stall . you have handled the kyle and summer situation . i 've taken care of the other loose ends . this time tomorrow , we will be sipping turkish coffee at the pierre loti café , looking out at the golden horn . i ca n't wait . talk to you soon . john : it 's over , son . time to let go . [ scene_break ] michael : lauren ? lauren : what ? michael : [ scoffs ] i just asked you if you needed anything else . lauren : oh . no . i 'm fine . michael : [ chuckles ] you are just a beat behind on everything . last night really took it out of you . lauren : i ca n't do this . michael : 10 minutes ago , you said that we were gon na work on everything . lauren : no , michael . i meant that . i mean , i ca n't do it here . it 's so public . can we go home , please ? now ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : you know ? adam : i 'm sorry . chelsea : oh . adam : sharon told me . chelsea : sharon ? she told you what ? adam : the next - of - kin stuff . the fact that we 're still legally married . i know the doctor had to come to you for ... wife stuff . sorry to have put you in that position . chelsea : oh , it -- that was n't a big deal . adam : no , it was . here you are trying to move on , and you 're stuck dealing with things with me . chelsea : stop . stop . it was nothing . it was -- it was background noise , adam . you had been shot . you know , you needed to be looked after and ... cared for , and i thought maybe you wanted someone else making the big decisions . your family . adam : you used to be family . but you 're right . it 's in the past . chelsea : so ... what does -- what does the doctor say about your recovery ? adam : suck it up , walk it off . chelsea : in those words exactly ? adam : the blood clot 's dissolved . when my lung is back up and running , i 'll be out of here in no time . chelsea : i 'm glad . adam : thank you . you know , i was talking to a visitor earlier . he and i were discussing this issue of ... second chances . when you have a ... bullet invade your personal space like that and you manage to survive , you realize you 'll do anything you can not to blow it again . [ scene_break ] jack : it 's not over , dad . never will be . paul is right -- i have to spend the rest of my life living with my part in stephanie wheeler 's death . john : oh , jackie , she never had a chance , did she ? the congressman 's daughter ? look , we 're just finding out exactly what kind of man wheeler is and was -- a killer , no conscience , willing to let someone else take the fall . i mean , my god . can you imagine the home life this poor girl had ? no , she was looking for a way out . jack : she still should n't have had to die that way -- alone , with me even in the room . stephanie wheeler died in the home of a man who barely knew her name . john : okay , son , you screwed up . then you and adam put your heads together and you screwed up again . but once you became clean , then you made decisions that you could be proud of . and you went to michael . jack : coroner said the pills were in her system before i even met her . still , the rest of it ... john : i know , son . it 's tragic . it 's awful . but what can you do ? jack : maybe i can get justice for another woman who died too young ... another woman who did n't have a chance because of congressman wheeler . [ scene_break ] leslie : i was so sure this was it . the appeal was just the beginning . we overturn the conviction , get you free . gus : avery said that it was up to one judge , nobody else . leslie : i know . i know , and i have to tell you , when i first heard he rejected it , i ... i lost hope . but just for a second . you ca n't give up , dad . we will find you another judge , and we 'll find new grounds for appeal . neil : gus , i know you do n't know me . i 've known your daughter for a while now , and i know that she is a fighter , she 's smart , and righteous , someone people have faith in . gus : she 's always been like that -- a leader . call you out if you crossed over to the wrong side . neil : trust me . i know . gus : i missed way too much time with you . and i do n't mean being in here . i missed out on two good kids because of the man i was . leslie : i promise you , you did not come this far for nothing . gus : this is proof now , sitting here with you , that it was n't for nothing . [ scene_break ] alex : little something from our boys in forensics -- results from the wheeler sample . paul : does it match the rogan crime scene ? tell me we can finally nail this guy . [ scene_break ] michael : better ? lauren : oh , much better . actually , feels really good to be here . michael : i almost called you last night to see when you 'd be home -- if you 'd be home . lauren : but you did n't . michael : well ... we 'd made so much headway . i did n't want to push you too far . you asked me for some space . i gave you some space . lauren : thank you . michael : god knows how many times i took off , whether as the d.a . or when i worked for victor . too much time apart . lauren : it 's not gon na happen again . michael : well ... what 's not ? what 's not gon na happen ? talking business late at night or not calling me ? i 'm not -- i 'm not pressing . i 'm just trying to understand . lauren : do you want to hear my plan ? because i plan to come home to you in our home every night . and if work takes me away , well ... i 'm just not gon na let it . because this -- this matters . michael : well ... when you say it that way ... lauren : [ chuckles ] how did we get here ? huh ? michael : well , i missed you . lauren : feels okay , does n't it ? and we 're almost us again . michael : yeah . we 're almost us . lauren : and everything that we 've been through , i mean , let 's just ... let 's just focus on -- on being together , right now , in this moment . come here . michael : oh , oh . lauren : come here . michael : okay . like this ? lauren : oh , yeah . see ? you and fen . that 's what i want . [ scene_break ] john : yes , jackie , you 're fighting the good fight -- working with the police , gaining evidence on wheeler . jack : it sure as hell better work . billy and abby almost died at that wedding . and victoria and reed and nikki ... that bastard almost killed nikki . in fact , she 's still in danger . john : ah , angry enough to work with victor instead of against him ? like he worked for you even after you stole his company ? jack : i bought his company , dad . and , yes , i 'm surprised , too . victor and i loathe each other , but we happen to love a lot of the same people , and occasionally , we have the same enemy -- this time , wheeler . john : and adam a second chance ? jack : adam deserves a second chance . victor would n't be walking around today if it were n't for his son . [ scene_break ] chelsea : second chances . adam : cosmic reboot . has to do it over again . do it right . chelsea : be a better man . adam : now that i have all this time , i can sit and reflect and obsess over my ... my failures and my shortcomings , not that i have many . chelsea : no , of course not . adam : this is my shot . and i 'm gon na make it stick . chelsea : it sounds like you really mean it ... like you 're ready . adam : not just ready . i 'm not just gon na try . ca n't change the past -- the damage i 've done , the hurt i 've caused . today , tomorrow , and every day after , things can be different . they will be different . victor : you 're awake . chelsea : i 'll let you two talk . victor : well , do n't leave on my account . chelsea : it 's fine . victor : okay . [ door closes ] adam : dad . just happen to be in the neighborhood ? [ scene_break ] neil : paul , we got your message . we were visiting her father , who was denied an appeal . what 's up ? leslie : what was so urgent ? alex : we just got it . the judge issued an arrest warrant . paul : that 's what is urgent . leslie : who is it for ? alex : marcus wheeler . paul : we are charging him with the murder of belinda rogan . we 've got it , leslie . we have proof that marcus wheeler killed your mother . [ scene_break ] jack : there it is . john : [ chuckles ] uh , you got your passport , your tickets , turkish lira ? jack : i thought you were a big - picture guy ? you did n't deal with details . john : i hope this trip makes you happy and that time with phyllis is everything you 've hoped for . jack : you hope but you 're not sure ? dad , you 're the one who told me i need someone in my life to share my successes with . john : yes , son , but it 's more than successes . it 's all of it , and you know what they are . love , family , and trust . that 's the stuff you need to survive . [ scene_break ] lauren : i feel so stupid ... the mistakes i made . michael : eh , we both made mistakes . lauren : no . i need to tell you something , and i really want you to hear me . i did run . i ran from you and our home and our problems , and ... what i ran to , thinking that i would find answers ... i want you to know that it convinced me that this is where i belong -- with you ... with fen . and it 's never gon na happen again . michael : we can put this behind us . we can be stronger than ever . lauren : that 's all i want . [ scene_break ] dr. mallory : there you are . i thought you might want this . stay well , chelsea . chelsea : thank you . [ scene_break ] victor : [ sighs ] i want to thank you . [ next_on ] summer : what took you so long ? victor : you saved my life . why ? adam : i do n't know what to tell you , dad . dylan : i came to genoa city just to make sure she was okay . nick : she is okay . | chelsea has a dream that she has a baby girl in her arms and adam brings them both balloons . adam tells chelsea that he distanced himself from her when they lost their first baby , because he could n't deal with the sadness of the loss . the dream quickly turns into a nightmare when adam tells her that he is going to take the baby from her , and she will never see her daughter again . chelsea awakens from the dream frightened and asks her doctor if she lost her baby . the doctor tells chelsea that the baby is fine , but she has to be more careful to avoid stress and not do any strenuous activity . jack goes to visit adam and tells him that he and victor helped the police set a trap for congressman wheeler . if everything works out , the congressman will soon be in jail . jack also tells adam that victor has been at the hospital before and after his surgery and has been very worried about him . jack advises adam to recover slowly , be careful with his pain medication , and not waste the second chance that he has in life . |
[ knock on door ] jack : pardon me , sir . i was expecting my brother , billy . billy : [ laughs ] you like it ? i just picked it up at fenmore 's . jack : wow ! you went all out . even combed the hair . what 's the occasion ? billy : does there have to be an occasion ? jack : with you ? yes . usually , it 's not a good one . please tell me you 're not being audited . billy : [ laughing ] no . well , not yet , anyway . i 'm just kidding . all right . i just came by to bring you this . jack : and what is this ? billy : it 's my résumé . so , how about it , bro ? you hiring ? [ scene_break ] victoria : god , that was so hard . abby : it is n't easy for me to say goodbye to reed . i can only imagine how tough it is for you . victoria : it 's all that i could do not to lose it in front of him . that little wave that he gives right before he disappears through the gate ? it killed me . abby : i know . it 's so sweet , it hurts . victoria : thanks for coming with me . it helped having you there . i 'm not gon na keep you , though . i know you have to get to work . abby : um , actually , there 's something i want to tell you first . victoria : oh , sure . of course . what is it ? abby : i know it 's probably not the best time with you and billy separating and everything , but it would suck if you read about it in the news or heard it from some stranger , so ... victoria : what is it ? what 's going on ? abby : tyler and i got engaged . [ chuckles ] victoria : abby ! that is fantastic ! abby : it is ? victoria : yes ! i mean , if he loves you and he 's going to give you the respect that you deserve , then i am so happy for you ! come here ! abby : thank you . i 'm so relieved . [ laughs ] victoria : i 'm so sorry that you felt like you could n't tell me . i mean , that you had to censor yourself because of what 's going on with billy and me . you know , it 's just -- life goes on , and it helps having family there to support you . abby : yeah , and friends that are willing to lend a helping hand . like dr. rayburn . stitch . [ scene_break ] stitch : was a good game , huh ? dylan : yeah . we held our own against those guys . i thought we 'd get run off the court . stitch : they were tall for 7th graders . dylan : [ laughing ] hey . hey , man . a win 's a win . i 'm gon na head to the coffeehouse . you want to grab something ? stitch : oh , thanks . i 'll pass . i 'm gon na go for a run . dylan : you 're gon na go for a run after that workout we just had ? stitch : i got to burn off all these hospital doughnuts . dylan : yeah ? or are you just bowing out because you do n't want me to interrogate you like i did yesterday ? stitch : i could do without another go - around of that , yeah . dylan : i do n't blame you . you know , sometimes i have a hard time keeping my mouth shut . so , whatever 's between you and victoria , it 's , uh , between you and victoria . stitch : i 'm glad you realize that . dylan : the thing is ... she is my sister . and i know i 'm still working all that stuff out , but i do n't want to see her get hurt . billy , either , for that matter . he 's a friend . stitch : man , you 're not telling me anything i do n't already know . dylan : okay , they just do n't need something that could happen that could complicate things for them . stitch : okay , look . i ca n't tell you what you want to hear . so stop asking . dylan : you did sleep with her . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , paul . here 's that arrest report you were asking about . paul : oh , thanks for digging that up , kevin . kevin : sure thing . paul : hey , hold on a second . kevin : huh ? paul : you know , we really have n't had a chance to talk since you married chloe . how 's that going ? kevin : uh . [ chuckles ] well , it was n't exactly the most romantic premise for a wedding . and we 're not exactly the most romantic newlyweds . paul : well , maybe that 'll change . kevin : yeah , i hope so . paul : you know , i think once chloe processes what a generous thing it was by you marrying her , i think she 'll come around . i mean , if you had n't stepped up , she would be in a mental - health facility . [ scene_break ] victor : to be quite frank with you , i do n't understand why a judge would agree to such an arrangement . paul : [ laughs ] why does n't that surprise me ? hello , victor . victor : hello , paul . kevin . i understand and i sympathize with a woman driven to madness by grief . but that does n't change the fact that kidnapping is a serious crime . and you 'd better keep your wife away from my grandson , okay ? [ scene_break ] kevin : you do n't have to worry . chelsea has seen to that . chloe : nice . what are you working on ? chelsea : um ... chloe : come on . do n't put it away . i want to see it . chelsea : it -- it 's , uh , it 's nothing , really . i 'm just doodling . chloe : looks like a pretty complete doodle , if you ask me . not that you did . oh , remember that , the good , old days ? what did you used to tell me ? i was your toughest critic , your closest collaborator , right ? chelsea : right . chloe : okay . then let me see . chelsea : like i said , i was really just playing around . once i have a new design ready , you will be the first to know . um , in the meantime , i actually have to get back home , so ... chloe : will you stop lying to me ? i know exactly what that is , and i know exactly what you 've been up to . [ scene_break ] victor : if you 're talking about the restraining order that chelsea obtained , i doubt seriously that 'll keep chloe away from my grandson . kevin : chloe knows what she did was wrong , victor . she admitted that in paris . she 'd never do it again . victor : kevin , you 're her husband now . you see to it that she does n't , all right ? paul : i 'm sure kevin will do everything he possibly can to prevent another incident . you can , uh , get back to work now . victor , thanks for coming by . i know how busy you are , and , uh , i understand you just got back from d.c. talking to the f.d.a . about bonaventure industries ? victor : total waste of time . paul : why 's that ? victor : i had no idea what was going on at bonaventure , to be honest with you . anyway , let 's not talk about that , okay ? paul : fine by me . i have , uh , something else i want to talk to you about , something closer to home . victor : which is ? paul : adam . [ scene_break ] chelsea : who told you ? chloe : who told me ? did you think that you were going to submit designs for our fashion show behind my back without me finding out ? chelsea : okay , listen . i was gon na mention it to you -- chloe : when ? when ? when you had the patterns cut ? when the models were walking down the runway ? is that when you were gon na tell your `` partner `` ? your `` closest collaborator `` ? chelsea : it was n't like that . chloe : oh , do n't even -- chelsea : look , i got some last - minute inspiration . we were on a bit of a time crunch , so i just decided to get the ball rolling . chloe : that is such crap . that is such crap , and you know it ! you cut me out for one reason and one reason only -- because you are afraid of me . chelsea : no . that 's not true . chloe : i heard you say it yourself , chelsea . chelsea : people say all sorts of things they do n't mean when they 're angry , chloe ! chloe : you meant every word that you said . you think i 'm psycho . and you do n't care one damn bit that i might be this way because your husband killed my daughter . [ scene_break ] jack : this some kind of a joke ? billy : [ chuckles ] does it look like i 'm joking ? jack : you want a job at jabot . billy : better this than the burger beat . jack : sit down . what about your own restaurant ? billy : [ sighs ] you know , greeting people all day and night with a smile plastered on my face ? i - i just ca n't do it anymore , jack . i mean , not since ... jack : hey , hey . i get it . billy : you know , dee dee loved the tiramisu that we served for dessert . you know , i use to tease her about having adult tastes , and she used to tell me about the food that she wanted on the menu when she grew up and we ran the place together . i loved that picture . you know , my daughter and me working side - by - side . and i always imagined that she would have these great job opportunities that she would turn down , like , a , uh , you know , doctor , or , uh , an actress , secretary of state . and all so she could stay on at the boulevard . now just walking into the place feels wrong . besides , i won it at a poker game . it 's not the kind of thing you want hanging over your head . so , i put the word out , and i think i may have a buyer . jack : billy , anything you need to do to set your life straight , that 's great . i 'm just not sure a job at jabot is part of that . billy : i was inspired by something my mother told me . jack : well , that alone should tell you it might not be a good idea . billy : [ laughs ] i know . trust me . i tried not to listen to her , but , uh , she actually made sense . jack : jill made sense ? billy : she told me to commit to changing . you know , become the strong , stand- up guy that victoria wants me to be . it might be my only shot at getting her back . [ scene_break ] abby : what do you think of him ? victoria : um , ben ? dr. rayburn is very nice . abby : nice and hot ! just ask my mom . victoria : your mom ? well , what does ashley have to do with this ? abby : oh , there was some pretty intense flirting going on between the two of them when my mom was in town . victoria : oh . um , did anything come of it ? abby : no . but i bet it would have if they had had more time together . victoria : huh . abby : hey , are you feeling okay ? victoria : yeah . i feel great . why do you ask ? abby : oh , you 've just been quiet , and you look a little pale . do n't tell me . did you go out drinking again last night ? you know tequila can burn a hole in your stomach . victoria : abby , what are you talking about ? abby : tyler and i saw you leaving the underground the other night , leaning on stitch . [ scene_break ] dylan : i have to admit that i am surprised . and i told billy he had nothing to worry about . stitch : [ scoffs ] i would 've told him the same thing a couple of weeks ago . dylan : you know , just seeing as how your own marriage is in trouble , i could n't imagine you getting in the way of somebody else 's . stitch : believe me . the last thing i wanted to do was complicate victoria 's life . dylan : and yet you did . stitch : it just sort of happened . dylan : yeah . yeah . i remember using that line once myself with avery . i mean , even though we ended up together , i 'm not proud of the way it started . stitch : you think i 'm proud of this ? look , it was the day i found out jenna was planning to take max to australia . i was in a bar doing tequila shots . victoria came in . she had just had her separation papers drawn up and decided to go through with it . dylan : so , she was vulnerable . stitch : yes . uh , no . she had a few drinks . all right , okay . we both had a lot of drinks . but i just wanted to make sure she got home okay . i never intended for it to go any further . dylan : [ sighs ] stitch : i know what you 're thinking . and i 've thought the same thing over and over since that night . `` did i take advantage of victoria ? `` dylan : did you ? stitch : honestly , i do n't think so . she and i both knew what we were doing . [ scene_break ] victoria : so , you and tyler were at underground the other night ? why did n't you , um , come over and say hello ? abby : if you were sitting across the table from the most gorgeous man in the world , would you be aware of was anyone else in the room ? victoria : abby . abby : and by the time we realized you were there , you were halfway out the door , you and stitch . victoria : well , i 'm sorry we missed each other . abby : what 's going on ? victoria : going on ? abby : yeah , it 's not like you , hanging out at bars , even nick 's . victoria : have n't you ever heard that alcohol dulls pain ? abby : pain over uncle billy ? victoria : what else ? abby : listen . the next time you want to go out and get wasted , call someone . do n't do it alone . i 'm just happy that you ran into stitch and that you were in good hands . victoria : oh , gee . look at the time . i have an appointment . do n't you have to get to work ? [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm proud of you , little brother , deciding to prove yourself again to victoria . billy : i 'll do whatever it takes . jack : that 's all anyone can ask . and believe me , i am hoping that you and victoria can get past this . billy : so , when do i start at jabot , huh ? i know my résumé is a little spotty , but i know i can handle anything you throw at me . jack : just slow down a little bit . i have n't said yes yet . billy : well , you 're going to , right ? jack : i think you and i will agree that your last few stints with the family company have not exactly met with success . billy : maybe not , but , jack , i 've grown up a lot since you had to ship me to hong kong . i 'm not gambling anymore . jack : and all these are great developments . but , billy , frankly , if your heart is not in this ... billy : jack , i really need this job . jack : do you want it ? that 's the question -- do you want it ? 'cause if you do n't and , for some reason , things do n't work out here , you 're gon na blame victoria . and then you 're right back where you started . [ scene_break ] paul : well , have a seat . can i get you some coffee ? victor : no , thanks , old boy . paul : all right . i 'll get right to it , then . um , i recently had a conversation with billy abbott . victor : okay . paul : and he confirmed what we already suspected -- that you are launching your own investigation into adam 's death . victor : if you had a son that was presumed dead but no body had been found , would n't you launch your own investigation ? paul : of course i would . victor : okay . now , if you understand that , why does n't billy abbott ? he 's a father , and he questions my motives . paul : victor , you have every right to hire your own private investigator . victor : yeah . paul : as long as you remember it 's incumbent that you to share your information with us . victor : of course i will . paul : [ laughs ] well , that 's funny that you would say that , because i ca n't recall that , uh , you shared any information when you discovered that adam was culpable in delia 's accident . victor : but , paul , you have no proof that i knew of adam 's involvement in that before anyone else did . paul : but if i did ... victor : yes ? paul : ... the d.a . could go after you for aiding and abetting or obstruction of justice or any other charges that we could come up with . victor : uh - huh . [ chuckles ] that a threat ? huh ? paul : no , of course it is n't . it 's a , uh , a friendly warning . victor : uh - huh . paul : victor , in the absence of any remains , adam 's case is still open . victor : uh - huh . paul : so , technically , he is a wanted man . victor : mm - hmm . paul : so , you and chelsea would be well - advised to cooperate with us . victor : and you , old boy , would be well - advised to try to find my son . okay ? having said that , as far as i 'm concerned , you have nothing to worry about . you have a nice day , okay ? paul : you , too . victor : all right . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : we agreed not to talk about adam . chloe : we agreed on a lot of things , like working with each other ! chelsea : there are other people here . calm down . chloe : oh , sorry ! i must be acting psycho , because that 's what you called me when you were talking to lily . chelsea : i did n't mean that the way it came out . chloe : then how did you mean it , exactly ? did you mean it in the most positive sense of the word ? chelsea : i 'm sorry . i am sorry . i should have never said that . it was an overreaction . chloe : oh , were you overreacting when you decided not to show me your sketches ? and please do not give me any more excuses that you were too busy to show them to me . chelsea : i was busy ! but you 're right . i 'm sorry . i went behind your back . chloe : why ? because you do n't trust me with your designs any more than you trust me with my godson ? chelsea : chloe , you have to admit our attempts at working together lately have been ... difficult and painful for the both of us . i was trying to spare us . chloe : that 's not why you 're doing this . chelsea : are you doubting my sincerity ? chloe : `` are you doubting my sinc -- `` you do n't even sound like yourself . you do n't talk like that . you sound like victor . that 's who you sound like . chelsea : okay , you know what ? chloe : wait a minute . it 's ... this is victor . he put you up to this . shutting me out was his idea , was n't it ? [ door opens ] chelsea : i 'm not convinced that adam is dead . victor : i understand that you have your doubts , and you already suggested that . chelsea : well , i spoke to billy earlier , since he was in the accident , too , and he could n't confirm that adam was dead . victor : well , but nor did he say anything about adam being alive . chelsea : well , maybe adam was able to get himself out of that wreckage in time . well , especially since billy said the last thing adam had said was that he would see me again -- he would see connor again . victor : well , even if he -- chelsea : i know what the facts are . i know the facts . i know it seems hard to believe , but until there is real proof , real evidence , i can not believe that my husband is dead . victor : what do you want me to do ? chelsea : an investigation . you were able to figure out who the hit - and - run driver was before the police did . i want you to use your resources to somehow find out what , exactly , happened to adam . victor : but , chelsea , we already know what happened . chelsea : but maybe , let 's just say his body was thrown from the car during the explosion . what if he survived ? if he did , where is he ? if he did n't , where are his remains ? right ? victor : yeah . chelsea : i know you care about your son deep down -- i know you do , even after all you 've been through . i mean , victor , do n't you want to know for sure what happened ? victor : [ sighs ] i 'll think about it , okay ? now -- chelsea : do you want access to your grandson ? you were willing to let adam get away with what he had done as long as you could have a relationship with connor . well , now adam is gone , and i get to decide whether or not you see my son . victor : oh , i see . so you 're gon na use that boy as leverage ? chelsea : i suppose i am . i ca n't stand all of the questions and all of the doubts anymore about what happened to adam . please , victor . i want you to find him ... dead or alive . [ cell phone rings ] victor : what do you have for me ? caller : i found the information you wanted about adam . victor : have you ? [ scene_break ] stitch : is there anything else you want to know ? dylan : i think i can guess the rest . stitch : look , i wish there was something i could tell you to put your mind at ease about your sister . dylan : was it a one - time thing ? stitch : that depends on victoria . i told her it 's in her hands now . if she knew what was good for her , she 'd stay away . she deserves better . dylan : [ chuckles ] obviously . stitch , why would you say that ? is there some reference to whatever it was you did , the reason jenna left ? you ever gon na tell me why ? stitch : have n't you got enough out of me for one day ? dylan : so that 's a `` no . `` stitch : why go into it ? it 's in the past . no changing what happened . dylan : there 's no changing what happened with victoria , either . so maybe you should take a step back and see how it all shakes out . thanks for being honest . stitch : [ scoffs ] you did n't give me much choice . dylan : i got to get back to work . stitch : i 'll catch you after my run . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] billy : you can save the speech , jack . 'cause i really do want this . jack : above and beyond victoria ? billy : you know , after losing dee dee , nothing felt right . and i kept thinking to myself , `` what am i doing here ? what 's this all about ? `` and the only thing i could come up with was making the most out of the time that you spend with your loved ones . you know , taking your wife to dinner . catching a ball game with your buddies . i mean , those are the situations that mean the most . and i ca n't think of anything that would mean more than working with my brother , you know , in the business that was founded by our father . jack : in that case , welcome back . you 're hired . billy : [ chuckles ] thank you , jack . jack : actually , there 's an opening in r & d that has gone unfilled since august . billy : phyllis ' job ? jack : yeah , i 've been keeping it open for her . billy : hey , hey , hey . you know i 'll have no problem switching to another spot when she comes back . jack : thanks . you know what ? i think this arrangement is gon na work out just great for both of us . [ knock on door ] abby : knock , knock . can i come in ? jack : yeah ! come join us . abby : wow ! what is with the suit ? do n't tell me peter pan is finally growing up . billy : oh ! yeah . neverland ai n't what it used to be . abby : [ chuckles ] jack : we all have to leave sometime . billy : [ laughs ] abby : speaking of growing up , gosh , reed . i saw him this morning . he 's like a little man now . billy : yeah . i , uh , talked to him today , but i thought he left . abby : he did . victoria and i brought him to the airport . billy : you saw victoria ? abby : or the woman who calls herself victoria , anyway . she 's been acting like anything but . billy : what do you mean ? abby : i saw her stumbling out of underground the other night . billy : she was drunk ? and you let her leave by herself ? abby : she was n't alone . dr. rayburn was helping her . billy : dr. rayburn ? abby : yeah , stitch . billy : damn it . i told that bastard to stay away from my wife ! abby : oh , my god ! has stitch been coming on to victoria ? i was wondering . billy : wait . why ? did she say something about him ? abby : no , she just got kind of weird , like she did n't want me to be talking about him . but all she said was that he helped her get home safely . jack : and i 'm sure that 's all it was . hey , you okay ? billy : yeah . yeah . i 'm fine . um , listen , i got to go . i got to start prepping for my first day at jabot . abby : you 're gon na be working here ? ! jack : yeah , now we 're all gon na have to put up with him . abby : [ chuckles ] bye . billy : bye . hey , listen . thank you , again , all right ? i 'll see you first thing in the morning ? jack : hey , i 'm looking forward to it . billy : all right . [ door closes ] jack : do us all a favor . the next time you 're in a room with billy and you 're tempted to open your mouth about victoria and another man , do n't ! [ scene_break ] victoria : um , i did n't , um , expect to run into you here . stitch : [ chuckles ] sure you did n't . i mean , we 've run into each other in the park before . and you know it 's my running route , and i ca n't stay away from the hot dogs here . victoria : so , are you accusing me of stalking you ? stitch : you said it . not me . not that i mind . uh , there 's no one else i 'd rather have stalk me . victoria : [ chuckles ] so , uh , was that dylan that i saw walking away before ? stitch : yeah . we , uh , just got done playing hoops . dominated some 12-year- olds . victoria : oh , good . what a gallant display of your athletic prowess . stitch : yeah . victoria : how 's dylan ? stitch : he , uh , he figured it out . he knows about us . [ scene_break ] chloe : just admit it . it was victor 's idea to cut ties with me . chelsea : no . he was just concerned that maybe you 're not be emotionally ready to handle a large workload . chloe : [ scoffs ] oh , the big black knight is so warm and fuzzy . come on , chelsea . victor wants me to suffer for taking connor to paris so you will turn on me . chelsea : i have not turned on you , chloe . chloe : well , so then what do you call this ? i would n't be surprised if he had his lawyers dissolving our partnership ! it was probably also his idea to have you sign that restraining order . what 's next ? what ? am i gon na be framed for a crime that i did n't commit ? chelsea : chloe , are you listening to yourself ? victor had nothing to do with any of this . you are starting to act very paranoid , okay ? chloe : oh , first i 'm psycho and now i 'm paranoid . well , at least that 's a step in the right direction . dylan : is , uh , is everything okay here ? chelsea : everything 's fine . chloe : no , actually , everything is not fine ! chelsea , ever since she 's lost adam has glommed onto victor . and now apparently , she needs someone to tell her what to do with her life and with our business ! chelsea : you know what , chloe ? ! that is enough ! that is enough ! victor is not to blame here ! if anyone is to blame , it 's you ! kevin : chloe does n't need you or anybody else coming down on her . she 's been through enough . chelsea : we all have . kevin : no . no . there is no `` we `` here , chelsea . she lost her child . you did n't . chelsea : it does n't mean i have to sit back and take all of her misplaced anger , okay ? i have actually been feeling guilty about not letting you near connor , which makes absolutely no sense because the truth of the matter is , you stole my son , chloe , and you did n't intend to bring him back ! so , because of that , yes , it 's been hard for me to work with you . these -- these feelings , they -- they get in the way . chloe : i 'm sorry for squashing your creativity . dylan : please just try to keep it down . chelsea : the truth is , i need that creativity right now . i need to be productive . it gives me hope . chloe : well , what about me ? when am i supposed to feel hope again ? or do you not care ? kevin : come here . come with me . let 's go , all right ? chelsea : i 'm sorry about that . what a mess . dylan : yeah , it 's not easy when you 're having trouble with your best friend . chelsea : no , it 's not easy . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : excuse me . hi . victor : i just received word from my investigator about that phone call we traced to new orleans . chelsea : was it adam ? victor : i want you to come to my office at once , all right ? you need to hear this . [ scene_break ] abby : why are you coming down on me ? all i did was tell billy that victoria got tanked at a bar and a friend drove her home . how was i supposed to know something was going on between the two of them ? jack : allegedly going on . we do n't know that ! abby : billy has every right to know what victoria 's up to . he loves her . they 're still married . jack : being in the dark has its advantages . abby : oh , please . if something happened between tyler and me and he was out drinking with another woman at a bar , i would want to know about it . jack : and if there was nothing to it , nothing at all , and someone was firing you up with stories that had you wondering whether it was fact or fiction , would n't that do a lot of damage ? abby : [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] jack : oh , excuse me . hi , kelly . no , your timing 's great . we still on for dinner ? tomorrow night would be just fine , too . uh , same time ? i 'm looking forward to it . i 'll see you then . abby : seriously ? you 're taking that home - wrecking hoochie - mama out to dinner ? [ scene_break ] victoria : so , according to dylan , how did i turn out -- a woman trying to make sense of her life , or a cheating slut ? stitch : hey , dylan did n't moralize . he 's not like that . but he did tell me to take a step back . victoria : well , obviously fate did n't agree . otherwise , we would n't have run into each other . stitch : [ scoffs ] fate ? victoria : or maybe i was just craving another one of those pretzels . stitch : uh , well , whatever it is , um , we do n't have to worry about dylan opening his mouth about us . victoria : really ? we 're not gon na end up on the pages of gc buzz ? stitch : not a chance . victoria : good . because , you know , my separation is n't final yet , and , um ... stitch : you 're still holding out hope ? victoria : and i would n't want to hurt billy the same way that he hurt me when i found out that he slept with kelly . stitch : not to mention a story about us would probably be a little , uh , premature considering we 're not even dating ... yet . victoria : billy . billy : you know , something kept telling me to take the long way through the park home . now i know why . victoria : what are you doing in that suit ? billy : you know what ? never mind about the suit . you and i need to talk . and you need to leave . victoria : [ sighs ] have a good run . stitch : thanks . billy : so , i heard reed took off . victoria : yeah . he did . right on time . billy : huh . victoria : he had fun hanging out with you and his grandparents . billy : yeah , that must 've been some sleepover he and johnny had over there . reed went on and on about it . victoria : mm - hmm . i think it was one of the highlights of the trip . billy : yeah . i bet . it gave you some time by yourself , though , right ? that must 've been nice . victoria : mm - hmm . billy : so , what 'd you do ? i 'd really love to hear all about your night at underground . [ scene_break ] stitch : nice work , mac . very pretty . dylan : chelsea was just here . she left it behind . stitch : you worried about her ? dylan : well , i know she 's going through a rough time . and i got here , and she was going at it with chloe , and it got pretty heated . stitch : that 's too bad . dylan : and then she got a phone call . a pretty intense one , from the looks of it . and then she just took off . maybe i should bring this to her . stitch : maybe you should take a step back . [ scene_break ] kevin : look , it 's gon na take some time . but once chelsea sees that you 're in therapy and making better decisions , she 'll rescind the restraining order . chloe : no , she wo n't . she 's not only pushing me out of connor 's life . she 's pushing me out of hers , too . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hey . i came as quickly as i could . so , what did your investigator say ? he found adam ? he 's alive ? victor : [ sighs ] please have a seat , sweetheart , okay ? chelsea : why ? what is it ? victor : just please sit down . chelsea : just tell me what 's going on . victor : this is very difficult for me to say . chelsea : no . it 's -- that 's not -- that 's not true . victor : it is . chelsea : adam is alive , victor . i know it . victor : [ sighs ] i was just informed that a body was found ... two counties down from where billy and adam had the accident . the reason the gcpd did n't know about it because it was n't just a regular john doe . there were just human remains . chelsea : oh . well , um , that -- that ca n't possibly be ... victor : it is . chelsea : if they did n't identify him , why would you just assume that it 's adam ? victor : they did identify him , okay ? the dental records were a match . it was adam . i did what you asked , paid off the right people . just be careful . it wo n't sit well with victor if he finds out what you paid me to do . chelsea : i - i do n't understand . i -- i was so sure . victor : we both were , okay ? now we know . your husband , my son , adam ... is gone . he 's gone . chelsea : [ sniffles ] victor : i am so sorry . chelsea : [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] jack : okay , that 's it . i 'm calling a moratorium on that obnoxious pejorative . abby : which obnoxious pejorative would that be ? jack : hoo -- you 're not gon na get me to say it . abby : are you referring to the `` hoochie - mama , `` `` home - wrecking `` ... jack : abby . abby : fine . you 're no fun . jack : you know , this reminds me of why i 'm taking kelly out to dinner in the first place -- the atrocious way our entire family has treated this woman , including myself . abby : you keep telling yourself that . jack : it 's the truth . abby : you know , uncle jack , you keep accusing me of stirring up trouble ? but if i really wanted to do that , i would just tell everyone that you 're dating the woman who broke up billy and victoria . [ scene_break ] victoria : you obviously talked to abby . what did she say exactly ? billy : just that you had a few too many drinks and that thoughtful dr. rayburn came to the rescue . victoria : look , he just did n't want me driving home in that condition , okay ? billy : [ chuckling ] yeah . what a guy . he 's a real prince . so , what 'd you do next ? huh ? victoria : next ? billy : yeah , the night was still young , was n't it ? victoria : billy , please . please , can we just not do this ? billy : no , vicki , please . you can talk to me , huh ? is promised you space , and that 's what you wanted , right ? victoria : right . billy : right . so , what did you do in that `` space , `` huh ? i mean , did you , uh , climb the hill and look up at the stars together ? or maybe you went running ? or did you sleep with him ? [ next_on ] kelly : you hypocrite ! you and victoria ? are you kidding me ? ! avery : i 'm turning down the cooking show . dylan : what ? jack : i knew something was eating him alive . victor : and did you get to the bottom of what was eating him alive ? i did . | dressed in a suit and tie , billy visits jack at jabot to ask for a job . abby tells victoria that she and tyler have just become engaged . victoria is happy for her . dylan and ben arrive at the park straight from a workout . they discuss not wanting victoria hurt . at the police station , paul asks kevin how married life is treating him . paul assures kevin that chloe will come around . victor interrupts them and reminds them both what chloe did to chelsea in kidnapping connor . victor orders kevin to keep chloe away from his grandson . at the coffeehouse , chloe walks up to join chelsea who immediately hides what she is working on . chloe confronts her about what she is keeping from her and thinks she already knows about it . kevin reminds victor that chloe knows what she did wrong . paul tells victor that he wants to discuss adam . chloe confronts chelsea about cutting her out from being involved in the new designs . chelsea reminds chloe about what she did in kidnapping connor . chloe lets her know that she is this way because adam killed delia . jack is confused that billy does n't want to work at the boulevard and instead wants to work at jabot . billy reminds jack of delia and all the things she did . abby questions victoria about her involvement with ben . abby tells victoria that there was intense flirting between ashley and ben . abby lets victoria know that she saw her leave the club with ben . |
sharon : i do n't remember dr. anderson mentioning a nurse being there for sully 's delivery . dylan : makes sense that she would have some kind of help . sharon : but that 's just it . i do n't think she worked at fairview . her scrubs were a different color , and she wore this badge . dylan : do you remember anything else ? sharon : it may have had a gc memorial logo on it . [ gasps ] dylan : what ? what is it ? sharon : this might sound weird , but i 've got the feeling that they had some sort of connection . dylan : this nurse could be the one person who can tell us what was going on in dr. anderson 's head . shawn : i do n't want him to go . please . nick : david just needs to go for tests . they 're gon na make sure he 's okay . sage : it 's a standard procedure , shawn . it 's gon na be all right . shawn : do n't take him , please . nurse stephens : babies born early could have minor complications . we just want to make sure he 's healthy . nurse stephens : there were ... complications . sage : what do you mean , complications ? what do you mean , complications ? no . sage : [ gasps ] nick : hey , you okay ? nurse stephens : as soon as the blood tests are done , you can see your son . shawn : no . i wo n't . once i sign the adoption papers , i 'll never see him again . so sorry i was late , but i have some follow - up questions . jack : and we 'd love to answer them . we 'll be right with you , okay ? excuse us . okay , we are pulling the plug . this pass key launch is ended . phyllis : we ca n't . the site is live . jack : we are in damage control right now . we are not moving forward until you straighten things out with victoria . billy : jack , does it look like she 's open to working things out with me right now ? jack : she just told the world jabot is guilty of the worst kind of theft . phyllis : no , you know what the worst kind of theft is ? when someone steals your husband and puts a psycho drug dealer in his place . jack : you 're not helping . phyllis : pass key is ours , and we are not gon na let victoria 's tantrum stop us . billy : i agree . best case -- it adds to the buzz . jack : so that 's the kind of publicity jabot can look forward to ? tabloid sensationalism ? billy : whatever sells the product , jack . jack : you better start taking this seriously . find victoria . apologize . and if you love her , as i believe you do , work it out ! not just for the company -- for yourself , for your future , for your family . victoria : oh . good . you 're here . michael : all right , stop right there . if you plan on lecturing me about betraying your father 's trust , i want you to know that at this very moment , the bar association is getting me disbarred , so if you 'd like to lay anything on top of that -- insults , comments about my character or the lack thereof -- you lay it on me now ! victoria : michael ! what if i offered you a half a million dollars to come back to newman ? victor : i wondered how long it would take you to show your face . ian : [ chuckles ] i bet you wish you 'd killed me when you had the chance . nick : look , they just have to give david some tests to make sure he 's healthy . that 's what we want , right ? it 's what we all want . shawn : yeah . nick : attagirl . shawn : wait . i love you , david . [ sobs ] nick : hey , hey , hey . he 's gon na be okay . everything 's gon na be okay . shawn : you 're his family now . i 'll be nothing to him . nobody . sage : shawn . shawn : [ sniffles ] sage : shawn . look at me . you know what ? this does n't have to be goodbye . shawn : you 'll send pictures ? let me friend him online ? it 'll just be harder . [ sobs ] sage : how about a new agreement ? you can be a part of david 's life . he 'll always know that you brought him into the world . how about an open adoption ? what do you say ? sharon : i always assumed that dr. anderson was using me , treating me to play out her obsession with nick , but what if i was a target , too ? dylan : okay , let 's not go there yet , okay ? the nurse is a great step . let 's just take it one step at a time . sharon : [ sighs ] i - i trusted her with everything . if this was some crazy revenge scheme -- dylan : hold on , hold on . let 's not get worked up . sharon : one step at a time . dylan : one step -- yes . and i think our next step is to find the nurse . sharon : how ? i do n't even know her name . dylan : do you remember her face ? sharon : absolutely . dylan : okay . then we 're gon na check all the personnel files at the hospital , see what we can come up with . sharon : i 'm afraid of what we 're gon na find . dylan : hey , we get this nurse , we get some answers , and your nightmares are gon na be over for good . billy : you want to apologize for what ? being brilliant ? jack : before tonight , there was talk of actual peace between newman and jabot . you just blew that out of the water with this launch . billy : phyllis and i just saved jabot . we 're no longer just cosmetics . we 're a world player now , and you want to put the brakes on because why ? victoria 's feelings are hurt ? jack : put pass key aside and revenge and newman . this is about you and the woman you love . phyllis : and maybe a little bit about her not suing the hell out of jabot . jack : yeah , fine . you want to hand this to the lawyers ? billy , talk to victoria . work this out . can you do that ? billy : i got a better idea . double scotch on the rocks , please . jack : no . phyllis : billy . billy : it 's too late . jack : too late ? is it too late for your kids to hope to have a home where their mother and father live under the same roof ? billy : i 'm just being realistic , jack . jabot won , all right ? that 's a good thing . nothing 's gon na make it better for victoria . phyllis : how about we table this discussion , gentlemen ? hello ! i know you 're busy , but about those questions ? jack : we are just finishing up . i promise you we will get back to you . billy : wow . look at that . see ? little buzz keeps them coming back for more . maybe i should get slapped a little bit more . jack : you start taking this seriously . billy ! do not bring down jabot 's name with another bender . do not crash outside . do not make an ass of yourself . you have done quite enough damage tonight already . ian : sorry there was n't a basket of muffins waiting for you , but , uh , i could procure one for you if you 'd like . [ chuckles ] victor : get out . ian : ohh , victor , is that any way to speak to someone with whom you 've shared so much ? how is nikki ? victor : do n't ever mention her name again . ian : oh . those flashing eyes . that temper . god , i missed that . but that 's exactly a thing to get you in trouble around here . you know , i have some pull around here , victor . victor : hmm . ian : yeah , the boys consider me to be a paragon of respectability and power . [ chuckles ] you can think of me as a kind of , um , magical mystery tour guide . [ chuckles ] victor : what do you want ? ian : it 's not what i want . it 's what i can do for you . you 're gon na need protection . now , i know you think you can take care of yourself . i saw your cell mate in solitary with that beautiful shiner you gave him . but surely you realize there are bigger and tougher guys in here than poor bobby . you 're gon na have to accept the fact you 're no longer master of the universe , victor . all your wealth and power you had on the outside just makes you a bigger target here in the inside . if you 're gon na survive ... you need me . [ both chuckle ] shawn : i could get to know david , spend time with him ? sage : you gave birth to a beautiful boy . you trusted us to raise him . we all love him . why not share ? shawn : wow . i do n't know what to say . sage : will you think about it ? shawn : yeah . nick : we 'll let you get some rest . sage : it 's gon na be all right , shawn . trust me . [ door closes ] nick : i just want to make sure i heard what i thought i heard in there . open adoption ? so , shawn 's gon na be a part of david 's life ? sage : yeah . nick : are you sure about that ? sage : i 'm sure . nick : okay , i - i mean , okay , but if -- if you 're offering that in , like , the heat of the moment , i need to know , because that 's not something you can take back . it 'd be extremely cruel . sage : i think what would be more cruel is if shawn signs adoption papers and has to walk away from the son that she loves . nick : i know you 've been concerned she might change her mind . sage : nick , this is -- this is a good solution . nick : how did you get to this ? i mean , we have n't even talked about it . sage : did you see the nurse who took david away ? nick : no . sage : that 's the same nurse that told us about christian . remember ? well , she mentioned the word complication to shawn , and that 's the same word that she said to us . and i just thought there is no way in hell that i could take a baby away from another mother . sharon : instant access to the hospital personnel files . that mcavoy charm works every time . dylan : this time the badge did the work . official police business . sharon : i thought the case was closed , though . dylan : well , uh , until i get some answers , i consider it open . any luck ? sharon : not so far . wait . that 's her . dylan : which one ? sharon : no . right there . dylan : are you sure ? sharon : positive . let 's go talk to her . dylan : okay , hold on . hold on . chances are she 'll speak to me more freely without you being present . sharon : yeah , you 're right . okay , you do that mcavoy charm thing you do . dylan : um , excuse me , ma'am ? hi . detective mcavoy , gcpd . i 'd like to ask you some questions . jack : i think we need to get billy out of here before he says another word to the press . phyllis : i will get him in a cab . he 'll listen to me . jack : okay , i think you should take the lead . i will support you all the way . let 's go . lois : jack abbott , you are going to answer my questions ! jack : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry it 's taken so long for you to talk with us . how can i help you ? lois : ms. newman 's allegations are very serious . are there any truth to them ? jack : no , this is not the abbott - newman feud rearing its ugly head for another round . no , victoria and i are deeply committed to peace between the companies and the families . what you witnessed was victoria 's very emotional response to her father 's incarceration . phyllis : whatever conflict our families may have in the business world , the abbotts feel that the newman family is justified . we are committed to working everything out amicably . lois : she called your brother a liar and a thief . jack : did she ? it 's lois , is n't it ? lois : yes , lois . jack : lois , let 's -- let 's talk . what you saw was victoria in a very difficult moment in her life . she 's under a lot of pressure right now . billy : perfect timing . phyllis : [ sighs ] billy : what do you say we grab a bottle and light this town on fire ? phyllis : how about you just turn it in for the night ? grab a computer and see how pass key changes the world and our bank accounts . billy : there 's plenty of time for that . tonight i 'm celebrating . phyllis : everybody knows what happens when you celebrate , billy . billy : hmm ? no , i mean , i - i got a ride home . i do n't plan on running into anybody that 's gon na want to punch me or that i 'm gon na want to punch . it 's all good . so why do n't you join me ? tonight 's about us . phyllis : i will pass . we will celebrate , but tonight i need to stay with my husband . i think he needs me . billy : [ fake snores ] so boring . well , if you change your mind , you know where to find me . jack : i have feuded with her father for years , but victoria and i are in a very good place right now . michael : this is some salary . i ca n't wait to hear the job description . victoria : you would be a consultant . your first requirement would be loyalty -- not to my father , obviously . to me . michael : why would you hire a man who just tried to pull something over on your father and then ask for his loyalty ? there 's got to be a punchline in there somewhere . victoria : you know , the way i see it , michael , you owe me and the company . i want to go after the abbotts . michael : oh . right . as in phyllis abbott , my friend and co - conspirator against your father ? no , that 's ridiculous . victoria : michael , wait a second . just wait a second , will you ? i 'm not sure if you 're aware of this , but jabot just launched a groundbreaking internet- security program . it 's a multi - billion - dollar idea that was stolen from newman . michael : pass key . my brother 's been excited about this project for a long time . victoria : yes , yes ! my father acquired it legally . billy stole it . phyllis helped him . fraud , corporate espionage , and theft . i want to sue jabot . i want to sue every abbott that comes in my sight . michael : i have a feeling that there 's only one abbott that could get you this worked up . victoria : okay , michael , do you want the job or not ? look , phyllis did n't do you any favors . the abbotts left you out to dry . michael : so this is my revenge ? victoria : it 's a chance for you to right a wrong . michael : i 'm about to be disbarred ! victoria : i do n't care about that , michael . you 're the most brilliant legal mind that we have in this state . i do n't care if you ca n't practice law . you can advise newman attorneys . michael : hmm . all right , for kicks and giggles , what other proof do you have ? victoria : i have a lot of dots , okay ? it 's your job to connect them . michael : okay , if i were to accept your very generous offer , my first task would be to advise you to consider what you 're starting . victoria : they started it . michael : jabot may have committed illegal activities , and if they have , charges could be brought . but , victoria , do you really want to send somebody else you care about to prison ? victoria : michael , no , i do n't want the father of my children to go to prison , but i would n't hesitate threatening him to get what 's rightfully mine . michael : hmm . there are other people involved in this , including my own brother . victoria : i would never force you to go after kevin . but he might have information that we can use , and you would be the person to get that from him . and then there 's summer . she knew that billy was secretly communicating with natalie . michael : and now we 're dragging phyllis ' daughter into this ? victoria : she dragged her daughter into the middle of this when she teamed up to steal pass key with billy . michael : you know , i need to get one thing clear . this was billy 's originally . this was billy 's project , correct ? victoria : no ! you 're not correct . he did n't have the capital for it . he lost the deal . he practically died trying to get the money for this deal ! he swore to me that he would n't pursue it ! he put a ring on my finger ! he vowed that he was gon na be a new man ! he 's been lying to me , michael . michael : this sounds like a vendetta . victoria : well , what if it is ? michael : a very personal one . look , you know what ? free advice . court is the last resort . the best way to resolve this is talking . victoria : it 's too late for that . michael : no , no , no ! you sit down , face to face ! you look at the facts ! you work it out ! you find a settlement ! look , diplomacy first , victoria . victoria : he 's just gon na lie to me again , michael . michael : [ sighs ] before you throw a lot of money at lawyers to go into battle for something you can not win , just think . think about it . we 'll talk soon . victoria : [ sighs ] i know what you would do in this situation . you would have already launched a full - scale attack . i 'm not you , dad . i always dreamed that i 'd run this company differently . no more wars , no more hurting people that i care about . victor : i do n't need you for anything . ian : [ chuckles ] sticks and stones , victor . sticks and stones . let -- let me explain it to you in terms that you 'll understand , all right ? there 's a food chain in here . and you -- you 're way down there somewhere with the earthworms and the woodlice . me ? i 'm king kong . [ chuckles ] go figure , right ? i mean , the people in here , they look up to me . so my advice to you would be show some respect . i see . you need time to think , huh ? [ chuckles ] victor : my advice to you ... do n't bother me . i wo n't bother you , okay ? ian : well , that 's not exactly how it works , victor . victor : listen to me . listen carefully . i do n't give a damn how you think it works . it is how i work . now , you stay the hell away from me . understand that ? otherwise you 're gon na have big problems . i assure you . ian : huh . victor : you no good son of a bitch . ian : well , you do n't have any family in here . you have no company in here , no friends . you 're all alone ! you 're all alone ! nick : yeah , this open - adoption thing -- it sounds amazing . sage : [ sighs ] nick : it may not be easy . we 're gon na have a lot of stuff to figure out . sage : i do n't even know where to start , but i know we can do it together . nick : we can do it . sharon : hi , guys . sage : hey , sharon . what are you doing here ? sharon : um , how 's the baby ? nick : he 's , uh , he 's tiny , but he 's strong , breathing on his own . everything 's green lights . sharon : that 's so good to hear . and , again , if i did anything that may have led shawn to changing her mind , i am so sorry . sage : it 's okay . sharon , it does n't matter anymore because the adoption is happening . sharon : that 's the best news ! sage : it 's not how we planned it , but i 'm gon na be a mom . nick : yeah , you are . dylan : you heard about dr. sandy anderson ? nurse stephens : of course . it 's so tragic . a patient attacked her out of the blue , was n't it ? dylan : yeah , we 're trying to find out . uh , the patient 's name is patty williams . she suffered a psychotic break . nurse stephens : poor woman . dylan : yeah , so what i 'm trying to determine is if the break happened before she killed dr. anderson or it was a result of the attack . nurse stephens : you think the patient might have been sane when she stabbed the doctor ? dylan : i 'm looking into the possibility that ms . williams may have acted on a motive . and actually , i was hoping that you can clear some of those things up for me . nurse stephens : me ? dylan : yeah . nurse stephens : i 'm not sure how i can help . i - i did n't know the patient . i did n't work at fairview . dylan : then why were you there the night sharon mcavoy went into labor ? nurse stephens : dr. anderson called to alert the hospital when her patient went into labor , but it happened so quickly , she made the delivery herself . dylan : hmm . then why were you at fairview that night ? nurse stephens : i 'm a neonatal nurse . she asked me to examine the child . dylan : oh , okay . is that standard procedure ? nurse stephens : uh , standard procedure typically means transferring mother and child to a hospital , but this was a unique situation . dylan : did you notice anything out of the ordinary while you were there ? nurse stephens : not that i can recall . dylan : did you know dr. anderson well ? nurse stephens : i just happened to pick up the ward phone that night . dylan : did she say or do anything that seemed suspicious to you ? nurse stephens : she was a consummate professional , concerned only with her patients ' welfare . dylan : did she ever mention the name nicholas newman ? nurse stephens : i 'm curious , detective mcavoy . how is the birth of one patient 's baby related to another patient stabbing the doctor ? dylan : uh , like i said , i 'm just trying to find answers wherever i can . nurse stephens : it 's reassuring to know our police force is so dedicated . though i assume your dedication springs from something more ? the amateur detective in me ca n't help wondering if you 're related to sharon mcavoy . dylan : yeah , she 's my wife . nurse stephens : this must be a very personal case for you , detective . dylan : uh , yeah , it is . it is . so if there 's anything that you can remember at all , it would be a great help . nurse stephens : i remember examining your little boy . he was perfect . you should consider yourself very lucky to have brought home such a healthy , beautiful baby . some parents are n't that fortunate . excuse me . nick : you know , i think i 'm gon na go try and find , like , a pudding cup for shawn or something . sage : oh , sweet . nick : okay . sharon : that baby is so lucky to have you and nick as parents . sage : we 're the lucky ones . um , i 'm gon na go check on david and see how long those tests are gon na take , so ... sharon : oh , wait , sage . i 'm curious what you said before . so , the adoption 's on but not as planned ? sage : well , sharon , you know , we 've grown to love shawn , and this decision 's really hard for her , so we decided to make it an open adoption . sharon : so shawn will be able to have a relationship with david ? sage : yeah . i mean , there will be parameters , of course , but she 'll definitely be a part of his life . sharon : wow . what a gift , getting to watch her son grow up . i ca n't help wondering how things might have been different if i 'd gotten to be a second mom to cassie when she was young . sage : well , shawn 's not going to be a second mom . i 'll be the only one that david calls `` mom . `` jack : the best thing you can do right now is download pass key for yourself . make sure that all the data you have is not hacked by the competition . ahh ! jack abbott ! [ laughs ] jack : [ sighs ] phyllis : you 're a master . jack : with everyone except my brother , it seems . phyllis : yeah , he said that he had some celebrating to do . although it seemed like he was more in mourning . jack : because tonight 's about more than pass key and beating victor . phyllis : it was about losing victoria . i do n't want to lose you . jack : i love you . phyllis : and i 'm in pain . and i know that . and wanting victor 's head on a platter with all the blood and guts and destruction -- jack : no one has ever accused you of half measures . phyllis : i thought it was gon na feel a little bit better , you know ? [ sighs ] you know , do n't get me wrong . it feels pretty amazing , but launching pass key and beating victor at his own game and knowing that he 's finally behind bars , you know , none of it matters if i do n't have you . jack : i 'm here , red . phyllis : the things i said about wanting to blow victor 's empire to pieces and leaving him in the rubble , i 'd give all that up if that 's what you want . billy : `` pass key will change the cyber playing field forever . we look forward to great things from jabot and billy abbott . `` yes ! [ knock on door ] [ imitates crowd cheering ] billy : [ sighs ] i knew you could n't stay away , partner . victoria : may i come in ? billy : yeah . yeah . yeah , yeah . come in . victoria : oh . just you and your tablet . i thought the abbotts would be partying all night long . billy : well , you know me . i like to celebrate alone . would you like some champagne ? victoria : no , thank you . billy : it 's great to see you . i mean , it takes a big person to admit when they 're wrong , so it 's ... i accept your apology . victoria : i did n't come here to apologize . shawn : so , this open - adoption thing , it 's for real ? nick : absolutely . shawn : how would it work ? nick : honestly , i have no idea . but we 'll make it work . i think we have to have one rule , though . and that is we all do our best and love david and do what is best for him . shawn : i wonder if it gets weird . nick : well , the good thing for us is weird is my specialty . shawn : [ chuckles ] nick : you know , it may not be easy . it 's definitely uncharted territory . but i think we all can work together and give david the kind of life we want for him . how do you like the idea ? shawn : i think it 's cool . i mean ... i knew it would be hard to give him up , but then when i saw him and he 's so tiny and fighting so hard ... i just wanted to hold him , protect him . nick : well , now , you know , you get to be a part of his life , watch him grow up , make sure he 's okay . shawn : yeah . nick : i just do n't want you to think that we 're forcing this on you . shawn : we have a deal . you 're adopting david . you guys have been so great . i 'd never want to hurt you . nick : well , forget about us . what do you want , shawn ? jack : your fire is one of the things i love most about you . it 's just sometimes it gets so hot , i worry . phyllis : well , maybe you should talk to the person who stands too close , like michael . jack : i feel bad about what happened with michael , but , you know , he walked into this eyes wide open . i know you feel bad , too . but i also know you have the biggest heart of anyone i know and the most passion , the greatest courage , and it 's what makes you you and what makes us ... phyllis : unbeatable ? jack : yeah . something like that . i can not tell you how much it means to me that you 're putting this vendetta behind you . phyllis : i do n't want what happened to victoria and billy to happen to us . it 's taken me a long time to get here , but i 'm here with you . this is where i want to be the rest of my life . ian : easy . victor wants to be left alone . make sure he is . like it or not , i 'm gon na protect you . billy : so , did you come all the way over here to slap the other side of my face ? victoria : i want to suggest a compromise . billy : you could have picked up the phone for that . victoria : i know that , but face to face is better . billy : i agree , when it 's your beautiful face . victoria : i think that newman and jabot should share ownership of pass key . they should split the profits down the middle . it 's in line with your original offer . billy : in line ? it 's actually exactly what i offered , and you rejected it . victoria : i changed my mind . billy : well , it 's just kind of confusing because what happened to `` war `` ? victoria : i made a commitment to stop this feud between our families , billy . billy : that 's funny , because the slap kind of felt like `` bring it on . `` victoria : i was angry , okay ? i needed some time to think about it . billy : hmm . victoria : that 's not what i want . i want peace . billy : i think i know what you want . i agree 100 % . victoria : good . good , good , good . so , then you know that a co - venture would be a very prudent move . billy : yes . co - venture -- very prudent move , bringing in the abbotts and the newmans together , especially a certain newman and a certain abbott . victoria : somehow i do n't think we 're on the same page right now . billy : i think we 're on the same page . we 're talking about a merger , right ? dylan : okay , thanks for the information . sharon : hi . hey . so , what did the nurse say ? dylan : uh , nurse stephens confirmed that she was at fairview that night to check on sully . sharon : and ? dylan : there 's nothing more than that . she said dr. anderson was perfectly professional and everything was above board . sharon : the feeling i get when i remember her , that `` hairs on the back of my neck `` feeling , maybe she 's lying . dylan : i mean , she seemed pretty straightforward . and i checked on her work record . she 's a star . sharon : so was dr. anderson . and look how she turned out . sage : oh , my gosh ! i just saw david . he 's doing so well . he 's gon na be out of the incubator tomorrow . i ca n't wait to hold him and smell his little baby skin and kiss his little fingers and ... nick : that 's great news . sage : what 's wrong ? nick : uh ... sage : did you talk to shawn ? is -- is she asking questions about the open adoption or something ? nick : she did n't say a whole lot . sage : okay , well , she probably does n't know what questions to ask . i mean , it 's new for all of us . what ? nick : [ sighs ] i do n't want to say it . [ chuckles ] sage : then do n't say it . nick : i think shawn might be changing her mind . sage : no . that 's not possible because i offered a perfect solution . i 'm just gon na talk to her about it . nick : no , listen , she -- she did n't say one way or the other . sage : okay , good , because then that means there 's hope . so i 'm just gon na clarify with her and explain everything , and she 's -- nick : no . do n't do that . sage : why ? nick : because the more we push , the greater the chance is we push her away . sage : how do you know that ? nick : just give her time , sage . it does n't matter how much we love that baby . there 's only so much we can do . it 's still shawn 's decision . phyllis : i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry that i spun out of control over victor . i ... i would never do anything to hurt this family . i would n't . i - i just -- i get so worked up sometimes , you know ? jack : i know that . and no one would blame you after everything that victor put you through . phyllis : put us through . now what ? jack : now we look ahead . phyllis : pass key ? jack : i fear the damage from pass key has already been done , unless billy can find a way to get through to victoria . victoria : oh ! what are you doing ? billy : working on my co - venture with you . hey , if you ask me , i think it 's going pretty well . victoria : i came by to make a business proposal , clean and simple . that 's all . billy : i do n't want to do clean . let 's not do clean . victoria : god , you 're drunk . of course ! of course you 're drunk ! yes , you 're drunk . billy : i 'm the man that i said i was gon na be , victoria . i 'm successful , the top of my game . you should read what they 're saying about me . it 's pretty impressive . victoria : all i see is the same , old billy . maybe you ought to sleep this off . billy : let me ask you a question . are you mad because i 'm a success or are you mad because i beat your daddy ? victoria : i do n't even know why i bothered coming by . billy : vick -- victoria : see you in court ! billy : vick ! victoria : [ sighs ] dad . you 're out . i 'm so glad to see you . victor : are you forgetting that you lead the charge to put me inside those prison walls ? victoria : i 'm so sorry . can you please forgive me ? i 've missed you every single day . my life is such a wreck without you in it . the company 's a disaster . i 'm so sorry , dad . i would do anything to make it up to you . please say you 'll forgive me . please . victor : [ muffled groan ] [ breathing heavily ] [ groaning ] [ breathing heavily ] [ groaning ] [ weak groan ] [ next_on ] jack : maybe the best way to calm the waters is to help them find some way to get back together . phyllis : that 's a terrible idea . victoria : flowers for newman 's funeral ? could you please get them out of here ? billy : not until you hear me out . nikki : you do n't know ? somebody tried to kill your father . | sharon and dylan talked to the nurse that helped steal baby christian . she tells dylan that dr. anderson called her to check on baby sully 's condition after he was born at fairview . sharon is still suspicious that the nurse is n't telling them something about the night baby sully was born . |
[ previously_on ] michael : lily 's ready to move on . pcane : well , i need to see her , just to be face - to - face with her . michael : no , i 'm sorry . cane , i 'm sorry . cane : convince her to see me . please do that for me . please . phyllis : it 's rebekah barlow , the cosmetics - company owner that i told you about . you could just flash the killer smile to persuade her to sign on the dotted line . you would be helping me out . rebekah : this is the way to seal a deal . nick : no . no , no , no . listen . uh , i think we got our signals crossed . billy : what the hell is victoria doing in vegas , hanging out with a band ? mia : [ crying ] you said you would take care of me and the baby . rey : i 'm not gon na abandon ... either one of you . but you and i -- we ca n't be together anymore . mia : because you 're in love with sharon . sharon : mm . you ... ca n't possibly want ... rey : mm - hmm . sharon : ... again . rey : yeah . sharon : we 're at least gon na need some food first . rey : well , i do make a killer omelet . sharon : okay . you start breakfast , and i will be right back , and then we can figure out what we want to do today . rey : oh . yeah . at 's one of the benefits of losing our jobs . sharon : we can go for a hike . we could go into town . or we could just hang out here . rey : mm . door number 3 . [ chuckles ] sharon : i 'm really glad you stayed the night . rey : me , too . [ sighs ] [ doorbell rings ] sharon : could you get that ? i 'm expecting a package . rey : yeah . yeah . cane : um , when michael told me you wanted to see me , i was relieved . it made me happy . lily : yeah . i just -- i wanted you to have some time with the papers so that you could absorb the news . cane : yeah . yeah . well , i want to let you know how much it means to me that you would sit down and talk to me . lily : i hope i did n't raise your expectations . i just -- i wanted to wait so that when we sat down , you know , we could be rational and come to an understanding . cane : i did n't come here , sweetie , to sign off on our divorce . i came here to let you know that ... you know , we can make this work . lily : yeah . [ sighs ] i already know what you 're gon na say . i have run through every argument in my mind , and it all leads to the same place -- divorce . and i - it 's what 's best for everyone . it 's what i need , and i know that it 's what you need , too . cane : okay . the problem is this place . it 's got you locked up , and you 're just sitting here . you 're stewing in your thoughts . lily : no , cane . if anything , this place has given me the freedom to think ... cane : no , but ... lily : ... on my own . cane : ... you 're in isolation , okay ? and a marriage is the two of us . it 's the two of us , and we do this together . sweetheart , i do n't want to fight with you . all i want to do is let you see that you 're making a mistake . dina : um , no . s - s - something 's come in , and they 've just changed everything around . i - i - i do n't know where anything is . traci : okay . l - let 's just sit down , just for a moment . come on . let 's sit down . dina : no ! i -- oh , i do n't like that couch ! oh . oh , jackie , i 'm so glad you 're here . what 's going on around here ? do you know ? kyle : we 're going to figure that out right now , mother . what seems to be the problem ? dina : well , someone came in and bought all new furniture without my approval . kyle : mm - hmm . dina : and that damn maid -- she wo n't even tell me what it is or who it is . and -- but -- but she 's no help anyhow . kyle : let me take care of it , all right ? dina : okay . who is that ? ashley ? summer : yeah , mom . it 's me . dina : oh ! oh , oh , oh . i 'm so glad to see you , dear . summer : you know , why do n't we all take a seat and we 'll make you some tea , okay ? how 'bout that ? kyle : [ sighs ] dina : oh . o - o - o - o - okay . uh , oh , oh , oh , oh , tell the maid make it hibiscus , please . summer : okay . dina : thank you . billy : rebekah barlow . rebekah : in the flesh . billy : it 's great to see you again . rebekah : i was intrigued by what you had to say on the phone about jabot wanting to go in a new direction . billy : top to bottom . of course , cosmetics and fragrances will always be our bedrock , but we are about to make a major impact in fashion . rebekah : and you reached out to me because ... ? billy : because you know how to grow a company in this modern world and because we believe that you are the perfect person to guide us through this expansion . rebekah : and phyllis is out at c.e.o . ? billy : that is correct . jack has been reinstated . rebekah : hmm . i like phyllis ' drive . she was a little unconventional with her methods , like the time she set me up with her boyfriend . billy : yeah . phyllis had lapses in judgment . look , nobody knows my family company better than me and my brother , and i promise you nobody knows how to run it better than me and my brother . rebekah : i believe it , and i like what i 'm hearing so far . so tell me more . additional sponsorship sharon : who was at the door ? nick : looks like i 'm interrupting . sharon : we were just about to have breakfast . nick : is this a thing ? rey : you do n't have to answer that . sharon : no . i want to . yes . rey and i are together . nick : sorry . i 'm just a little thrown off guard . sharon : well , you did show up uninvited . nick : true . [ chuckles ] and i will leave as soon as i say what i came here to say . sharon : yeah . go ahead . nick : i want to offer you a job . traci : jack , um , listen , i 'm wondering if there 's any way that you can get away and come home . dina is really struggling this morning . kyle : maybe we can change things back just the way you like it . dina : i do n't remember . summer : you know , hey , mom , you told me something once that -- dina : i did ? summer : yeah , that i 'll always remember . you told me that change can be really scary but can also be really good . dina : oh . i said that , huh ? summer : yeah . dina : oh . summer : yeah . look , sometimes you want things to stay the same because it 's comforting , right ? but then a change comes along , and you have a choice . you can keep looking back , or you can embrace the new , and if you grab on to it with both hands ... it 'll be a really exciting ride . dina : oh . summer : and , you know , you may discover that what you have now is ... what you 've always wanted . dina : well , that -- that does make a lot of sense . summer : yeah . dina : your sister is very insightful , jackie . kyle : yes , she is . cane : what happened with victoria was dumb . and it happened in a moment of weakness , and i hurt you . and i regret it , sweetheart , and it is tearing me up inside . lily : i know . i believe you . cane : but this is n't something we should end our marriage over , baby . we should just dig in and we should try and save it . lily : [ sighs ] cane , i 've -- [ groans softly ] i 've heard this speech before . cane : i know . lily : you know ? but i can finally see now what 's broken between us can not be fixed . cane : but , see , you 're only saying this because you 're trapped in this place and it 's your doubts and your fears talking . do n't let the separation make you forget how good we are together and how much i love you . lily : we have had a million chances . but we are trapped in a cycle of hurt . you know , we just keep causing each other pain . cane : okay . well -- lily : and it 's like , yeah , you know , we 'll forgive , we 'll make this new start , but then the hurt comes back in a new form . cane : well , then we do whatever we can to break that pattern . lily : ca n't you see that that 's what drives us ? that 's what feeds our relationship . we find our way back to each other just to open up this new wound , and the scab never heals . cane : so , it looks like you 've already made your decision . lily : [ sighs ] cane : [ sighs ] what are we gon na do about the kids ? lily : they 're mature enough to handle this . cane : what are we gon na do about sam ? lily : [ sighs ] [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] i ... i love sam ... like he 's my own , you know ? and he will always be a part of my life . but i 'm not his biological mother . he 's a product of your affair . cane : sweetheart -- lily : no , cane , i 'm -- i 'm not -- i 'm not saying that with malice . i 'm not . i 'm just trying to make a point that what 's wrong with us is not just about victoria . it 's our history . and we have to stop running away from it . billy : we are in a very unique position . not only are we able to use jabot 's name and brand identity to give us legitimacy , we 're able to function as a start - up . rebekah : you want to discover young up - and - coming designers before the big chains do . billy : exactly . we want to see those designers , and we want to scoop them up before anybody else gets their hands on them , and when we do , we will market them in a newer and smarter way , using influencers , word of mouth , and a heavy social - media presence . rebekah : it 's ambitious . it 's also gon na require a lot of tenacity and innovation . billy : with your expertise and guidance , yes . rebekah : i do like a challenge . billy : and is it one you 're willing to tackle ? rebekah : a six - month consulting contract ? billy : [ sighs ] i 'll have the paperwork drawn up today . rebekah : you got yourself a deal . billy : you will not regret this , and who knows ? we might just have a little bit of fun . rebekah : it 's the only reason i do anything . billy : oh . a woman after my own heart . listen , you have a safe trip back to chicago , and , um , we will be in touch . rebekah : actually , my last trip to genoa city was so brief , i thought i 'd take a few days and explore the down . billy : i love that . just do n't get into too much trouble . rebekah : oh . now , where 's the fun in that ? billy : [ chuckles ] sharon : you 're offering me a job at dark horse ? doing what , exactly ? rey : you want to have this conversation in private ? i should go . sharon : no , please don't . um , can we talk about this later ? nick : well , we could , but that 's why i 'm over here so early . it 's time- sensitive . rey : it 's okay . i - i should -- i should go home . you should hear him out . this could be something good . sharon : thanks for being so understanding . rey : you can make it up to me later . thank you . nick : yep . i did not ... mean to make things awkward . sharon : what 's this job about , and why do you have to fill it so fast ? nick : well , i 'm losing people at dark horse left and right . jack was just voted back in as c.e.o . of jabot . sharon : oh , phyllis got fired ? you could always hire her . nick : and abby and arturo are gone . sharon : oh . well , they obviously ca n't work together anymore . nick : well , abby fired arturo , which i was cool with 'cause she 's my sister , but then she quit . she suggested maybe i hire arturo back . i 'm thinking about it . sharon : well , i assume you 're not here to ask me to do the work arturo did , or jack , so ... you 're offering me abby 's position ? nick : head of p.r . how 's that sound ? sharon : wow . it 's just so out of left field . nick : ah , i mean , not really , right ? you have some experience with this sort of thing . you were a spokesperson . you 're great with people . and we work great together . remember restless style and newman cosmetics ? we made a great team . sharon : a great team ? sorry if i 'm just having a little déjà vu . nick : what ? sharon : that 's what you said about us -- that we make a great team -- right before we were supposed to get married . jack : hello , there . dina : john ! jack : dina . dina : [ chuckles ] i was , uh , just telling jack and -- and ashley ... i do n't know who 's been moving things around in here . jack : well , maybe i can help sort that out . dina : you know , it makes me realize that ... [ voice breaking ] i have n't been paying much attention around what 's going on at home . jack : well , you 've been very busy , and -- and that 's nothing to worry about . dina : oh , there is , john . i have n't been here nearly enough . but that 's all going to change . jack : well , i 'm sure ashley and jack are happy to hear that news . kyle : of course we are . summer : yeah , absolutely . dina : our children ... deserve everything that we can give them . do n't you agree ? jack : i do . dina : ohh . well , you two ... you two have a wonderful bond together . so stick together ... and just know the sky 's the limit for the both of you . [ chuckling ] oh , thank you ! summer : thank you so much . that means the world . and you know what ? i could n't agree more . dina : [ chuckles ] lily : [ sighs ] cane , we have failed each other more than once . cane : we are n't quitters , okay ? and when things get hard like this , all we have to do is just put in the work . that 's all we got to do , baby . lily : cane , doing the work means exploring why we keep hurting each other , and i do n't think that you 're willing to do that . cane : look , i understand that when you came here , you know , you lost your control and you 're desperate to get it back , but , honey , this is not the way to do it , all right ? lily : i 'm -- i 'm not desperate . if anything , living behind these walls has prepared me for the life i want when i 'm out of here . cane : the life that you need is with me and the kids . and when you get out of here , that 's what you need . it 's where you belong . you belong at home with us . lily : i 'm being released sooner than we thought . cane : what ? lily : that 's why i sent the divorce papers . i 've been given an early release for my work with the other prisoners . cane : that 's fantastic . you 're gon na be free . lily : not if i walk back into the same life i was in before . it 's time for a fresh start . cane : [ sighs ] nick : to be clear , i am just offering you a job . i 'm not asking you to marry me again . [ both chuckle ] sharon : i got that . yeah . but we 've worked so hard to find this balance -- you know , our friendship and the kids . do we really want to risk all that ? nick : honestly , i was n't thinking about our personal relationship when i thought of the job offer . i just thought that you would be great at this . sharon : oh . well ... thank you . i appreciate that . nick : and i know you do n't need it . you have crimson lights . but ... dark horse could be an exciting new challenge for you . sharon : yeah , but i did go back to school so that i could do something with a more personal connection , you know -- more of a purpose . and i really enjoyed working as a victim liaison -- until everything happened with rey . nick : i get it . well , you know , dark horse does do a lot of charity . i could also put you in charge of that . you know , you could use our money and resources to aid victim - rights groups -- whatever you want . and think about it . you could have a much bigger impact as opposed to just one on one . sharon : wow . low blow . you do know the way to my heart . nick : see ? look at that . i 'm using our personal relationship to my advantage . come handle p.r . for dark horse . what do you think ? rey : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] hi . is this dr . abrams ' office ? is the doctor in ? this is rey rosales , mia rosales ' husband . i have some questions regarding her pregnancy . cane : you being released should be one of the best days of our lives , but it feels like you 're just taking a sledgehammer to our marriage . lily : i know you think that i 'm being selfish and that i 'm not considering you , but i am . i 'm doing this for both of us . cane : baby , how do you figure that ... when you know it 's not what i want ? lily : you just ca n't see that it is , but you need a fresh start as much as i do . cane : but i do n't want to start over without you . lily : you will ... as soon as the anger and the frustration melts away and the fog lifts . cane : this is n't how you and i come to an end , though . lily : [ chuckles softly ] yet [ sighs ] it is . cane : i love you . lily : i love you , too . cane : so , um ... where are you gon na go ? lily : um [ sighs ] i do n't know . but i know that , uh ... i just want a simpler life , you know ? no modeling agency , no hassle of the city . i just want [ sighs ] a peaceful existence . cane : that sounds good , does n't it ? lily : i just want to be happy . and i want you to be happy , too . cane : you know ... i keep thinking if it was n't for that accident ... that one day ... that one red light ... things would be so different for us right now and we 'd just be living our lives and we 'd be happy . lily : [ sighs ] i do n't know if we would [ chuckles softly ] 'cause if it were n't this , it ... would have been something else . [ door opens ] [ sighs ] prison did n't end our marriage . we did . [ door closes ] `` the young and the restless `` will continue . rey : yeah , no . i understand i 'm not the patient , but i am mia 's husband , and our schedules have been so hectic that we have n't been able to come in together , so i was hoping the doctor could make an exception . yeah . uh , i understand . um ... sharon : rey ? ! rey : sorry . i 'm gon na have to call you back . hey . come in . sharon : okay . rey : so , talk to me . tell me about this new job . sharon : i would , but i did n't take it . rey : really ? why not ? sharon : i may help nick with some charity work for dark horse on the side , but , for now ... i 'm actually enjoying unemployment . rey : you are ? sharon : last night was amazing . i 'd like to take some more time off ... to spend with you . things are just getting started , and i want us to get off on the right foot . kyle : hey . summer : hey . how 's dina ? kyle : ah , my dad put on an old movie for her . thank you for your help earlier . summer : yeah , of course . kyle : you were great . i mean it -- especially for someone who has n't dealt with this kind of thing up close and personal . it can be ... tricky and delicate . summer : ah , i was just following your lead . kyle : you struck the perfect tone . even though you do n't know dina all that well ... you went above and beyond . summer : not really . i mean , i 'm your wife , so that makes her my family now , too . kyle : i 'm glad she likes you . she does n't like everyone . summer : uh , no , she likes ashley , not me . kyle : [ sighs ] she thought she was talking to ashley . she was responding to you -- your essence . summer : you think so ? kyle : yeah ! so stop downplaying it and take the compliment , okay ? summer : okay , fine . [ both chuckle softly ] kyle : it was also cool of you to help us brainstorm last night . you had some great ideas for jabot . summer : yeah , well , i mean , i just -- i support you in anything that you do . kyle : thank you for that . summer : you know , i was n't sure when or if i was gon na fit in around here , but i finally feel like i am . kyle : you definitely are . summer : and i feel like you and i are getting closer every day , like ... we can talk about anything . kyle : yeah , me , too . summer : so , um ... i was wondering ... kyle : mm . summer : um ... where 's your phone ? kyle : hmm ? whoa . summer : can we talk ... about ... this ? billy : i 'm sorry to hear that , traci . i 'm sorry i was n't there for you . traci : that 's okay . you know , jack got home , and , besides , kyle and summer were amazingly good with her . billy : really ? traci : oh , oh , oh , oh , oh . billy : it 's a little early in the day for this , is n't it ? cane : hey , hey , hey . i deserve to drink , and i 'm not in the mood for your judgment . billy : i 'm not judging , cane . i 'm just observing . cane : you observe ? you know what you do ? you -- you interfere and you meddle in other people 's lives when it 's none of your business . billy : okay . did something happen with lily ? cane : did something happen with lily ? my marriage is over , and she wants a divorce . billy : i 'm sorry to hear that . cane : no , you 're not sorry . you 're not sorry , 'cause you 're the one who threw the grenade that blew us up . billy : okay , be careful , all right ? that 's the booze talking . traci : look , everybody , i just think it 's better not to engage . cane : that 's right , so stay out of it . traci : cane . cane . let 's not do this , okay ? cane : you ruined my life , and you destroyed my marriage . billy : hey . what do you want from me ? cane : i want you to admit what you did ... and i want an apology . billy : i told the truth to lily , all right ? and i am not gon na apologize for that . cane : okay . well , it looks like i 'm gon na have to beat it out of you , then . traci : okay , that 's enough . that 's it . everybody take a step back . come on . you ... you should know better than to get into it with him in this shape . and , cane , what are you trying to do -- get arrested ? i 'm guessing the gcac has a policy against fistfights in the dining room , and that 's where this is headed . cane : there 's no consequences for his actions . traci : okay , but do n't focus on him because it 's not gon na do you any good . i can see that you 're hurting , and i 'm sure that your family is in crisis . but you know this is not the answer . cane : there are no answers now . there 's none . traci : okay . okay . come on . can i just drive you home ? let 's do that . come on . i 'll take you home . okay ? let 's go , cane . come on , sweetie . nick : hey , rebekah . rebekah : nick . nick : i have not , uh ... seen you since ... rebekah : that humiliating night in my suite . nick : uh , you know , i really hope you know it was never my intention to embarrass you that night . rebekah : oh , all 's forgiven . i probably should have apologized that night , too , but i was trying to high - tail it out of there -- with my clothes on ... and whatever dignity i had left . nick : well , i 'm more than happy to forget it ever happened . rebekah : oh , it would be a shame to forget everything . we did have a few good -- yet harmless -- moments before phyllis showed up . nick : perfectly harmless . rebekah : so , how is she doing being ousted as c.e.o . ? nick : i do n't know . i have n't seen her , and i do n't pknow when i will . rebekah : and that 's because ... ? nick : we 're not together anymore . rebekah : i 'm sorry to hear that . nick : it 's probably for the best . rebekah : no offense -- there may have been a few red flags in your relationship , like how quickly she pimped you out to score a deal . nick : [ chuckles ] you know , rebekah , that would n't even make the top-10 list of our problems . rebekah : [ chuckles ] nick : so , what are you doing in town -- just checking on your product line ? rebekah : not exactly . billy offered me a consulting position at jabot . nick : does that mean you 're gon na be in town more often ? rebekah : do n't know . depends i i find it interesting enough to stick around . kyle : it 's just an old picture of lola . summer : that you stare at sometimes ? kyle : i was checking up on her . she 's recovering from surgery , too . summer : i know . i know exactly how she feels . kyle : i 'm not hiding anything from you . summer : and i was n't snooping . pyour phone just was next to the bed yesterday , and i happened to see it -- after we made love . kyle : i 'm sorry . summer : i mean , it kind of hurt my feelings . kyle : hey . the last thing i want to do is hurt your feelings . hey . give me the phone . how 'bout i delete lola -- contact info , photos ? i 'll wipe it clean . summer : you would do that for me ? kyle : if that 's what you need to feel okay about everything . summer : i mean , yeah . that would really mean a lot . kyle : all right . [ sighs ] done . summer : thank you . thank you . rey : let me take your coat . sharon : okay . oh , gosh , i 'm just such a jerk . here i am , yammering on about the job i turned down while you 're dealing with the one you lost . rey : oh , it 's -- it 's fine . i did n't see it that way . sharon : [ sighs ] being a cop is ... a big part of who you are . rey : mm . sharon : you have to be feeling a whirlwind of emotions . rey : mostly doubt -- wondering who i am without it . sharon : you 're a cop through and through , even if you 're not employed as one . rey : hmm . i stand by what i did for you and the others . sharon : you 're a hero in my eyes . rey : hmm . yeah , well , i doubt paul sees it that way . sharon : you know , maybe ... you should try talking to him again . i 've known paul for a really long time . he 's a good man . he 's tough , but he 's fair . rey : yeah , i appreciate the thought , but the chances of me changing paul 's mind are slim to none . sharon : well , genoa city is not the only town that needs smart , dedicated cops . there are a lot of other neighboring cities that 'd be lucky to have you . rey : yeah . the only problem is they all would have heard why i got fired . sharon : well , that can be spun . i may not have taken the p.r . job , but i know how to spin a story . you just explain the extenuating circumstances and you offer another point of view . and there are a lot of people who will vouch for you that you 're a great cop , including me . rey : [ sighs ] sharon : maybe after some more time passes , we can convince paul or christine to give you a good reference . rey : thank you . sharon : for what ? rey : for everything . for -- for having my back . sharon : your back , your front , and every side of you . rey : oh ! are you ... using me for sex ? sharon : sex is just one of the benefits of being with you . rey : [ chuckles ] sharon : i meant what i said before . you can talk to me about anything . i want to be that person for you , and vice versa . rey : i would like that . rebekah : that night in my hotel suite , what phyllis did -- i 'm not used to getting played like that . i 'm used to being in control . nick : yeah , that comes across loud and clear . rebekah : when you 're the boss , you have to be decisive , in control , and sometimes merciless . so , tell me , what 's your leadership style ? do you want people to like you or fear you ? nick : well , my father likes to rule with more of a fear - based approach . i like more of a likable one , with just a hint of scary from time to time . rebekah : well , i 'm definitely liking you right now . nick : well , i 'm definitely a little scared of you right now . rebekah : [ chuckles ] it 's nothing a few cocktails wo n't cure . nick : well , then why wo n't you let me take you out -- see if i ca n't convince you to stay around longer than you 'd planned ? rebekah : done . traci : this will help . cane : how is that going to help ? traci : well , it will sober you up , for starters ... so that you can start to deal with the situation in front of you . cane : there 's nothing we can do ... 'cause my marriage is over . traci : are you sure about that ? cane : yeah . lily made it very clear . traci : okay . well ... sometimes it helps to talk to someone who 's ... uninvolved , you know -- get an outside opinion . cane : what do you mean -- like a shrink ? traci : i 'm not gon na make you lie down ... but i do have some time . and i am a good listener . honey ... why do n't you start at the beginning ? billy : yeah , hi . can i have victoria newman 's room , please ? pardon me ? uh , can you , uh , just try it again ? last name is newman , and first name is victoria . no , i 'm ... you know what ? forget it . thanks for you time . jack : thank you . [ grunts softly ] [ breathes deeply ] | cane and lily have a long talk and in the end lily persudes cane that even though they love each other their love is n't enough to save their marriage . lily tells cane that she is getting an early release from prison because of her work with the prisoners . lily plans to start over in a new place althugh she does n't know where that place will be yet . cane blames billy for the end of his marriage and the two almost get into a fight because cane thinks that if billy had n't told lily about him kissing victoria he and lily would still be married . traci stops things before billy and cane get into a fight abnd she drives cane ho , me and gives him coffee as she listens to him talk about the end of his marriage . billy persudes rebecca barlow to be a consultant to jabot for six months as the company shifts its focus from cosmetics and fragrances to fashion . rebecca is happy about the deal especially when she runs into nick later and he tells her that he and phyllis are n't together anymore . nick asks rebecca for a date when he finds out she will be around more often since she will be working for jabot . dina gets confused and thinks that kyle is jack and summer is ashley so kyle and summer go along and summer manages to calm down dina and kyle is touched by summer 's kindness to dina . kyle late thanks summer for her help with dina and contributing new ideas to jabot . summer tells kyle that she feels hurt thatkyle still has pictures of lola on his phone so kyle deletes lola 's pictures and contact information from his phone to please summer . ashley sends jack a gift basket of all the cosmetics that the real kerry johnson developed for jabot and the card inside tells him that the best thing for jabot would be a merger . nick offers sharon abby 's old job as head of pr and tells her that in addition to her job she could work with the company 's charities but sharon reuses the job because she wants to concentrate on her relationship with rey . rey calls mia 's doctor to ask about her pregnancy and later sharon goes to rey 's place and finds a sonagram of mia 's baby . |
kevin : no , no , look ! hey , shut up ! look , i 'll give kevin the message , but i do n't think he needs a financial advisor . aah ! oh ! gloria : what 's going on ? the phone 's been ringing off the hook all morning . kevin : yeah , all the sharks are circling . gloria : yeah ? what 's that mean ? kevin : they 're calling about this . [ scene_break ] j.t . : `` local hero hits it big in power ball drawing . `` can you believe this ? can you believe the luck of that guy ? mac : actually , it 's not true . j.t . : what do you mean ? mac : kevin did n't win the lottery . his brother did . [ scene_break ] ashley : daddy , you have to eat something . jack : dad , you got ta try these waffles . ash outdid herself . john : ash , that 's very thoughtful of you , but i 'm just really not hungry . ashley : well , i have an idea . why do n't we spend the day together ? john : ash ... ashley : come on , daddy . we 'll just take the car and go up to koh ourselves what do you say ? jack : you know , i could probably clear the decks at chancellor , too . we could make it a threesome . ashley : whoa ! jack : working makes me pretty grumpy , you know ? john : look , i appreciate your concern , both of you , but you have busy schedules . ashley : nothing we ca n't put off , dad . john : look , i will get through this . you two do n't have to baby - sit me . now please , just go on with your day , okay ? [ scene_break ] daniel : you 're up ? phyllis : yeah . what are you doing here ? daniel : i forgot my chem book last night . phyllis : oh , um ... daniel : good morning . phyllis : uh , good morning . your chem book is here . here it is . here you go . so did you have a good time at what ? daniel : jeff 's . phyllis : yeah , jeff . daniel : yeah , his mom made us this awesome breakfast . phyllis : oh , good , so you 're all rarin ' to go to school . daniel : what , is jack still here ? you trying to get rid of me ? phyllis : no , jack 's not here . daniel : you two , uh , had a good time , though , right ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , we had a great time . thanks for dinner . i really appreciate it . um , well , you should go . you do n't want to be late . daniel : well , i do n't have any class till after lunch , so i thought maybe i 'd go by the coffeehouse and see who 's there . phyllis : oh , good idea . why do n't you go to it ? daniel : why are you acting so nervous ? phyllis : i 'm not nervous . i 'm not nervous . daniel : yeah , you 're all , like , fidgety . phyllis : i 'm not fidgety . i 'm not fidgety . i 'm fine . i have a lot going on . i have a lot on my plate . daniel : are you sure everything went ok -- victoria : wow , it was sure great to see those horses again . [ scene_break ] nick : better get your books , buddy . noah : okay , dad . nick : so what 's your day like today ? sharon : um , well , i 'm supposed to have a training session with drucilla , but we 'll see if that comes to pass . nick : i predict it will . we had a good talk last night . we came to an understanding about her position on my team . sharon : hmm . noah : come on , mom , the bus is gon na be here . sharon : oh , okay . cassie , come on , honey , you 're gon na be late . cassie : sorry . i could n't find my socks . sharon : oh , no , they were in with the cleaning . cassie : i know , i know . i have them on my feet now . nick : there 's the bus . lunches . sharon : oh , cassie , at least grab a bagel or something . cassie : it 's okay . i 'm not hungry . noah : thanks , mom . bye , mom . bye , dad . nick : see you , buddy . sharon : oh , cassie , your lunch ! did you see that ? you see how she gave me the slip , even when we were both here ? [ scene_break ] gloria : a million dollars . it 's still hard to imagine that much money . kevin : yeah . mikey 's gon na be fighting off those investment guys with a stick . gloria : well , i guess we all have our crosses to bear , do n't we ? kevin : did you get any sleep ? gloria : mnh - mnh . i sure could use some coffee . kevin : well , there 's some left over from last night if you want to nuke it . gloria : ( chuckles ) no , sweetie , i 'm gon na put on a fresh pot . kevin : okay . ( door opens ) michael : hey . that has got to be the roughest flight i 've ever been on . what is that smell ? kevin : disinfectant . mom was on a cleaning binge last night . michael : wait , she was on a cleaning binge he -- gloria : yes , here . i stayed the night , and i do n't think i have to explain why . michael : so the entire abbott clan was there , huh ? that must have been incredibly loud . gloria : it was awful . kevin : coffee 's on . gloria : thank you , sweetie . michael : i 'm sure your being there did n't help matters much . kevin : i 'm glad i went . mom needed me , the way they were ganging up on her , being mean , especially those obnoxious kids of abbott 's . gloria : ashley would never admit it , but she 's thrilled to finally have enough ammunition to bury me . michael : hmm . kevin : i still do n't get how she figured it out , that mikey and i are your sons . michael : i 'll tell you how . paul williams . kevin : she hired a detective ? michael : ( chortles ) i should have known something was up . oh , they 've gotten so very chummy lately . gloria : yeah , but what 's it matter ? the damage is done , michael . i do n't have a husband . i do n't have a home . michael : what do you mean you do n't have a home ? gloria : john threw me out . why do you think i 'm here ? michael : he threw you out ? gloria : yeah . i mean , it 's his house . i lied to him . he 's terribly upset , michael . michael : oh , he 's terribly upset , which means you did n't leave of your own accord ? gloria : no , i did n't , but what choice do i have ? john wanted me gone , so here i am . michael : i understand , but you still have a marriage . gloria : probably not for very long . michael : do you want one , gloria ? gloria : of course i do . i wish this had never happened . i want ... i want to be home with john . michael : all right , all right . so first you 're gon na choke down some of that coffee . you 're gon na change your clothes , and you 're going back there . gloria : michael , what are you talking about ? he wants nothing to do with me . michael : look , if you want to work this out , you 're going to have your chance , but only if you 're willing to take a stand . [ scene_break ] j.t . : so they made a mistake in the reporting ? they got the wrong brother ? mac : it was a little bit complicated , but it 's all worked out now . j.t . : how ? mac : so how was your visit with brittany ? is she staying with a friend in town ? j.t . : oh , no , she 's , uh ... it 's her own place . she 's been here the whole time . mac : what ? j.t . : yeah , i guess they decided not to move to chicago . mac : really , why ? j.t . : brittany 's having complications with her pregnancy . mac : oh , no . j.t . : yeah , um , she wanted to stay in town , stay close to her doctor . mac : chicago 's full of great doctors . j.t . : yeah , i know , but apparently she likes this one . mac : so i guess they definitely do n't want to move then ? j.t . : no , i guess that 's about it . mac : meaning there 's more , but you do n't want to tell me . j.t . : you know , for a couple of roommates , we sure keep a lot of secrets from each other . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , hello there . you must be daniel . i 'm victoria . pleased to meet you . daniel : same here . uh , so ... victoria : who the heck am i ? phyllis : yeah , um , this is nikki and victor 's daughter . she 's gon na be staying with us for a bit . daniel : was n't this her place ? victoria : yes , it was . daniel : well , what does that mean ? are we moving out ? phyllis : um , no . i 'm gon na explain it to you later , but , uh , she does n't want the newmans to know she 's here , so do n't mention anything , okay ? daniel : okay . are you trying to surprise someone ? victoria : ( laughs ) well , something like that , yeah . phyllis : yeah , something like that . listen , keep it quiet . can you do that , keep quiet ? daniel : keep what quiet ? phyllis : there you go . okay , you need to go to school . let 's go to school . daniel : it was , uh , nice meeting you . victoria : a pleasure to meet you . daniel : yes . ( chuckles ) phyllis : a pleasure . okay , bye . victoria : nice kid you got there . i 'm surprised . [ scene_break ] nick : so you think cassie 's avoiding you ? sharon : ever since i confronted her about that condom . you know what i 'm gon na do ? i 'm gon na call her teacher today and see if her story holds up . nick : that 's a good idea . sharon : though i hate feeling like i 'm the c.i.a . nick : hey , we 're not spying on her . we 're concerned . that 's what good parents do . let me know what you find out . sharon : i will . i 'll see you at the office . nick : okay . try not to worry . sharon : okay . nick : i 'm just gon na take cassie 's lunch . sharon : it 's bologna . nick : i love bologna . [ scene_break ] bobby : hey , what 's going on ? brittany : breakfast is served . well , almost . there 's coffee . bobby : i was gon na take you out . brittany : bobby ! bobby : hey , do n't tell me that i ca n't afford to buy you breakfast . brittany : fine , i wo n't . now sit down and eat before your breakfast gets cold . i made toast . i think you can scrape the burnt part off . bobby : i like the burnt part . brittany : ( laughs ) bobby : here , give me that . you sit down . let go . brittany : okay . bobby : you 're really something else . you know that ? brittany : oh , thanks . why , 'cause i do n't want my husband to starve ? bobby : well , that and about a million other reasons . brittany : good , because i never get tired of hearing them . bobby : oh . brittany : mm . bobby : so listen , i was talking to gina last night . brittany : does she have any jobs open ? bobby : well , nothing permanent , but one of her bartenders hurt his ankle . she 's kind of in a bind , so i told her i 'd take it . what ? brittany : nothing . i 'm glad you found something . bobby : yeah , but ? brittany : i know it was n't the job you were hoping for . bobby : well , it 's fine . i 'll do it . it 's just she might have something in management opening up real soon . brittany : good . so when do you start ? bobby : mm , later today , which is good , because we need to spruce this place up . i want to get you one of those pillows . you know the real big one that you showed me in the magazine ? brittany : the pregnancy pillow ? bobby : yeah , and we still need to get a crib . we need a lot of stuff . i want you two to be really comfortable around here . [ scene_break ] sharon : so you have n't even covered that material in class yet ? is that what you 're telling me ? woman : that 's right . our sex education unit is n't until may . and although we 'll talk about birth control and disease prevention , we certainly do n't distribute condoms in class . sharon : i see . woman : i take it there 's been some sort of issue with cassie . sharon : you could say that . woman : and that 's why you kept her at home today ? sharon : wait , what ? no , i did n't keep her at home today . the school bus picked her up over an hour ago . woman : well , she was n't in my class first period this morning . sharon : there 's absolutely no reason why she would have missed it . uh , well , thank you for letting me know , mrs. campbell . i 'm gon na handle it from here . mrs. campbell : okay , very good . good - bye . sharon : bye - bye . cassie : mom , what are you doing going through my purse ? sharon : i needed some singles to give to a delivery man , and i did n't have my purse with me , so imagine my surprise when i went into your purse and found what i did . now i 'm gon na ask you one more time . what are you doing with a condom in your purse ? cassie : they were passing them out in health class , okay ? sharon : oh , really ? oh , they were giving those out at walnut grove ? cassie : yes , it was a part of a unit in a.i.d.s . prevention , so i do n't see what the big deal is . sharon : it 's a very big deal , and the school did n't notify me about that . why did n't you tell me you were in sex ed ? cassie : because i do n't want to discuss it with you . it 's embarrassing . and if i had known you were gon na freak out like this , i would n't have taken a condom in the first place . sharon : okay , so why did you take it ? cassie : it was a joke . all of my friends took one . it 's not like we 're gon na use them . sharon : well , if that 's the case , why are you so upset that i found it ? cassie : because you jumped all over me . plus , you went through my stuff without my permission . [ scene_break ] lily : a what ? gave her a massage ? daniel : gave her a massage . devon : after the dinner ? lily : gave your mom a massage ? daniel : before the dinner . cassie : hey , guys . lily : hey , uh , cassie , what are you doing here ? cassie : i need my mocha fix . daniel : well , why are n't you at school ? cassie : why are n't you ? sierra : juniors and seniors have the morning off . the teachers are grading midterms . cassie : oh . well , what about you devon ? devon : my school is on a whole different schedule . the first class does n't start till later on . cassie : oh , cool . well , um , i 'm gon na go get my coffee . i 'll be right back , okay ? daniel : ( giggling ) lily : daniel , stop . ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] jack : well , it turns out maybe you right last night . ashley : about ? jack : dad is n't handling this too well emotionally . ashley : well , duh , jack . what did you expect ? jack : well , we got ta do something to pull him out of this . we ca n't have him spiraling into a depression . ashley : i agree . ( knock on door ) jack : oh , great , just what we need . [ scene_break ] nick : morning , dru . dru : dobr den . czech for `` good day . `` nick : all right . how 's your day shaping up ? dru : you know , it 's jam - packed , but , um , is there something special you want me to do ? nick : well , after our talk last night , i would think that would be obvious . my father clearly thinks that i ca n't build an effective team around here without his interference . dru : well , is there something that you 'd like me to do to persuade him otherwise ? nick : yeah , start with phyllis . dru : no problem . nick : we need to start building some solid alliances around here . dru : sounds like an excellent plan . i 'll cover all the angles , nick . nick : somehow i knew you would . see ya . dru : have a great day . nick : you too . [ scene_break ] victoria : good coffee . phyllis : oh , thanks . bet it 's a lot different than what you 're used to . victoria : yeah , yeah , i kind of got hooked on the espresso . phyllis : right , espresso . italy , espresso , right . so florence . wow , florence , that 's great . miss it ? victoria : well , let 's see , i 've barely been gone 24 hours . phyllis : oh , that 's right . that 's right . but , you know , it 's kind of cool over there . you had a pretty good life . victoria : yeah , nice life . phyllis : mm - hmm , mm - hmm . phyllis : so , um ... uh , you and damon , you guys seemed to really enjoy chatting it up . victoria : oh , damon . oh , he still is quite the specimen , is n't he ? phyllis : oh , quite the specimen , hey , come on . hah . he is , that damon . yeah , he 's been through a lot . victoria : do tell . phyllis : well , i 'll just let him get into it with you , you know . i do n't wan na divulge ... if you happen to bump into him again ... victoria : right , which will only happen if i stick around town . you know , you 're losing your touch , phyllis , you used to be a lot more subtle . phyllis : well ... i just , uh ... i do n't know what 's going on . i mean , you 're not giving me a straight answer . victoria : damon was n't really that much help last night , was he ? filling me in on the business situation . phyllis : he does n't get into the politics . victoria : no , no , he does n't . that 's what he said . phyllis : yeah . well , i just think it 's very interesting . victoria : what 's that ? phyllis : well , you talk to damon about the , uh , jabot / newman dynamic , but here i am , i -- i happen to work with drucilla and your brother . victoria : are you jealous because i 'm not picking your brain ? phyllis : jealous ? i ... you know you said you came here to get the lay of the land , and i just do n't think you 're going about it very efficiently . victoria : here you are , dying to spill your guts to me . phyllis : okay , victoria . okay , listen , let 's get straight here . what 's the mystery ? i mean , you come back to town , you do n't want your family to know you 're here , the people who love you the most . i mean , what 's going on ? are you gon na stay ? are you gon na go ? you want your old job back ? or do you want the job that jack is dangling in front of your face ? victoria : look , i 'm living in italy now . i 'm very happy there . took me a long time to put myself together after the disaster that happened here , so why do you think i would be so anxious to come back to this crazy mess ? phyllis : well , here you are . victoria : i 'm sure you need to get to work , so i will ride into town with you . phyllis : where would you like me to take you , victoria ? victoria : well , i 'll tell you when we get there . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) brittany : who was at the door ? bobby : uh , it was a delivery from fenmore 's . brittany : fenmore 's ? bobby : it 's for you . brittany : for me ? i did n't order anything . bobby : see what it is . brittany : looks like a baby gift . brittany : oh , my gosh . wow , a little blanket . how sweet . bobby : yeah , wow . brittany : this must 've been hand crocheted . bobby : i wonder who sent it . brittany : there 's no card . bobby ... bobby : what ? you do n't think i sent it . brittany : honey , this is so sweet and beautiful , but we ca n't afford things like this . bobby : honey , it was n't from me . brittany : you just do n't want to admit it after i would n't let you spend money on breakfast . bobby : okay , i swear i did not send this to you . brittany : okay . but do n't go buying a lot of things right now . we have plenty of time , bobby . [ scene_break ] mac : j.t . , the only reason that we 'd have secrets is because you do n't like kevin . j.t . : and you do n't like brittany . mac : i have a lot less trouble with brittany than you have with kevin fisher . j.t . : ( chuckles ) oh , no , i do n't think so . mac : okay , well , i 'll make you a deal . i will make more of an attempt to get along with brittany , if you make an attempt with kevin . i do n't think you can do it . j.t . : oh , you 're throwing down the gauntlet . mac : ( laughs ) you know i 'm right . j.t . : no , no , if i wanted to , i could . mac : here 's your chance . [ scene_break ] jack : you got a hell of a lot of nerve , baldwin . michael : may we talk inside , please ? ashley : why not ? after all , you are our stepbrother , right ? jack : please , i just ate . michael : all right , do n't worry , jack . i wo n't be long . jack : no , you wo n't . you know , i knew you were a liar and a cheat , but something this devious , this underhanded -- michael : listen , spare me the histrionics , if you would . ashley : you 're not welcome here , michael . michael : i 'm here to talk to john , not you . jack : that ai n't gon na happen , pal . michael : please tell him i 'm here . ashley : what part of `` no `` do n't you understand ? michael : you can bluster all you want , but i 'm not leaving until i have a chance to speak to your father . jack : i am not letting you within a hundred yards of him , you understand that ? now you can get out , or i could throw you out . michael : i would strongly advise against that , jack . jack : is that right ? ashley : if you had a speck of humanity in you , you would know you should n't be here . jack : no , he does n't . he does n't know the meaning of the word . michael : listen , jack , all i want to do is speak to -- john : whoa . whoa . whoa . whoa . what in the blazes is going on down here ? ashley : do n't worry , daddy . michael was just leaving . michael : with all due respect , i was doing nothing of the kind , ashley . not until i have a chance to speak to your father . john : you wanted to speak to me ? michael : yes . may we talk privately ? john : there 's nothing you ca n't say in front of my family . jack : his real family . michael : fine . john , first i 'd like to say how truly sorry i am ... ashley : oh , please . michael : about what you 're going through . i know it must be an extremely difficult time . john : well , now if you know that , why would you show up here where you 're not wanted ? michael : because your wife showed up at my home last night , saying that she 'd been thrown out . is that true ? jack : yes , that 's true , only about six months overdue . john : jack , i will handle this . yes , i asked her to leave . michael : well , unfortunately , no matter how upset you are , you ca n't legally do that . ashley : what do you mean he ca n't do that ? michael : just what i said . jack : it 's his house , for god 's sake . michael : it 's also gloria 's . marriage is a contract . mutual consent is required before either party vacates a residence . jack : and mutual understanding and trust has nothing to do with it ? michael : you can not kick your spouse out onto the street after an argument . any change in residence has to be voluntary . ashley : oh , wait a second , you do n't think that what she did is grounds for separation ? their marriage was based on a lie , michael . michael : if john wants to void the marriage contract , he can get a divorce legally in a court of law . one spouse does not get to play judge and jury before the fact . jack : okay , well , ash and i were both here . your mother walked out on her own power . she was not forcibly ejected . michael : is that true , john ? did she wan na leave ? was it voluntary ? or did she want to stay here , and work things out ? john : where is gloria now ? michael : she 's in the car . ashley : in the car ? jack : well , why do n't you go to the car and drive her to your house ? michael : she wants to speak to you , john . john : you two leave . jack : dad ... john : jack , do n't argue with me now . you tell your mother to come in , and then i want you to leave . [ scene_break ] kevin : can i pull up a chair ? j.t . : suit yourself . kevin : so i 'm about to have my second 15 minutes of fame . j.t . : yeah . yeah . looks like you were the big winner . except , you 're not the big winner according to mac . kevin : you told him ? look , j.t . , we all make mistakes . the point is , i corrected mine . i gave the ticket back to my brother . j.t . : oh . oh , so now i get it . mac : kevin i told him there was a misunderstanding . j.t . : so you stole your brother 's power ball ticket , and mac reamed you out , and made you give it back . mac : i did n't make him give it back . kevin did it on his own . and i found out afterwards . kevin : does n't matter anyway . it 's all in the family now . we 're rich . what do you think i should do with all that money , j.t . ? j.t . : ( chuckles ) i think you should buy a house in iowa . mac : j.t .... kevin : yeah , you 'd like that , would n't you ? j.t . : yeah , i would . kevin : mikey has n't even cashed the ticket yet . we have so much stuff going on . and i do n't think we 're gon na do anything with the money , because my mom is gon na need it . j.t . : your mom ? i never heard you mention her before . wait , you actually have a mother ? mac : j.t . , you call this making an attempt ? j.t . : i 'm just saying . kevin : well , you know , it 's no secret anymore , my mom is married to john abbott . j.t . : your mom is gloria abbott ? kevin : yeah . [ scene_break ] lily : i know , right ? sierra : i 'm just kidding . devon : the muffin , it was horrible . cassie : well , this being my third cup , i decided to get decaf . so what 's going on ? okay , well , do n't all talk at once ? lily : um , you know , cassie , you 've been here for awhile , should n't you be getting to school ? cassie : nothing major 's going on . lily : yeah , but , still , i mean , it 's not a good idea to cut . devon : yeah , i cut class a few times and got nothing but , uh , some grief . lily : yeah , you know , devon 's right . it 's just not worth it . cassie : look , i 'm really not worried about it , okay ? sharon : well , you should be . sharon : what do you think you 're doing ? it 's third period . were you planning on skipping the whole day ? cassie : no . sharon : well , mrs. campbell told me you cut her class . cassie : she called you ? sharon : no . i called her . you want me to spell out why ? cassie : okay , mom , look , this is not cool . you are really overreacting . i 'm having a mocha , not robbing a bank . sharon : do n't you dare talk to me that way . you get in the car right now . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you called , o powerful one ? dru : yes , phyllis , come in , take a load off . phyllis : oh , absolutely . dru : could you get the door , please ? i do n't want to be interrupted . phyllis : no problem . dru : thank you . thank you . phyllis : oh ... dru : yeah ? phyllis : should i be nervous ? dru : it 's entirely up to you . let 's talk . phyllis : oh , let me guess , nicholas had a conversation about , um , how we should play nice in the sandbox ? dru : well , would that be so terrible ? phyllis : it would n't be as much fun . dru : phyllis , i 'm gon na get right to the point . you see , we 're two vastly talented individuals . and the company wants us to play together nicely . i want that . phyllis : i want that , too . please , go on , i 'm listening . dru : okay . we have to come up with a mission statement for our cosmetics division . phyllis : wow , i do n't understand . we ? i do n't understand , because you 're the big boss , and i 'm just a peon . dru : ( slams hands on desk ) peon ? you ? phyllis , come on , when i look at you , i see the internet resident genius ! that 's what i see ! phyllis : oh , please . dru : i 'm serious , when i look at you , i say , `` this woman understands that internet marketing is the future . `` that 's what i see , phyllis . and i understand that getting you involved will help me -- us evolve , creating a mission statement . phyllis : hmm . dru : because you 're exciting . you get it , phyllis . phyllis : ( chuckles ) dru : peon ? absolutely not . that 's the last thing i would think of you . you do believe that , do n't you ? phyllis : actually , i do believe that . thank you . dru : okay . all right . phyllis : oh , and you do n't have to tell me how important i am . nicholas has made that crystal clear . dru : oh , did he ? he 's such a genius . phyllis : yes , he did . yes , he did . and i 'm going to make our internet site second to none in the cosmetics industry . dru : and i 'm going to make it second to none in the entire cosmetics world ! phyllis : oh , great ! well , you better , because if you do n't , there are other people here who will . [ scene_break ] brittany : well , just so you know , i have a surprise for you , too . bobby : wait a minute , after what you just said about no gifts ? brittany : it 's not that kind of surprise . here ... brittany : so ? what do you think ? i noticed when i was getting dressed . bobby : this is , uh , i mean ... brittany : yeah . i 'm starting to show . soon the whole world will know we 're pregnant . ( chuckles ) bobby : it 's really amazing . especially after that scare we had at the hospital . brittany : i know . kinda got to me , too . all systems go . bobby : you hang in there , buddy . i 'm gon na take real good care of you and your mama . you two are the most important people in the world to me . do n't you ever forget that ? [ scene_break ] nick : just call me when the distributor signs the contract . yeah , i 'll be here all day . nick : what 's going on ? sharon : you and i have to have a talk with our daughter . she 's been lying to us . cassie : i have n't been lying , dad . mom 's wrong . sharon : oh , when you left for school this morning , and you cut class and went to the coffeehouse , you do n't call that a lie ? nick : is that true , cassie ? did you ditch school today ? cassie : it 's a dumb health class . hardly any of the kids bother going . sharon : this is exactly what i 'm talking about , nicholas . cassie : i ca n't believe you dragged me here . mother , why are you so freaked ? sharon : because it is obvious you are out of control . and it 's time your father and i did something about it . [ scene_break ] kevin : she was gloria fisher , now she 's gloria abbott . and the whole thing is a mess , and i do n't wan na talk about it . mac , how are you doing today ? j.t . : no , no , no , no , no , hold on a second . gloria abbott is your mother . the same gloria abbott who had an altercation with her sons in detroit last year ? kevin : how do you know about that ? j.t . : an altercation involving a gun ? were you the one who pulled it , fisher ? did you pull that gun ? kevin : who the hell told you that ? mac : guys , guys ... kevin : oh , my god . you work for paul williams . j.t . : yeah , that 's right . i just got back from detroit doing a little research . looks like it finally paid off . kevin : so you 're the one who did this to her . do you have any idea how much pain she 's in ? her whole life is trashed now because of you ! j.t . : no , you mean because the abbotts finally know who her son is now . hell , both her sons . michael baldwin 's your brother . that makes sense why he was in my face making threats the other day . mac : j.t . , back off . j.t . : why , mac ? why should i tiptoe around this ? i had a job to do . i learned the truth . i 'm not gon na apologize for that . kevin : yeah , that figures , because no matter what you do , or who you hurt , it 's all about j.t . , is n't it ? j.t . : hey , you wan na take this outside ? kevin : that 's a good idea ! mac : j.t . cut it out ! j.t . : why , mac ? mac : i think you should go . j.t . : the guy had a gun . he had a gun in his mother 's house . the police had to be called . [ scene_break ] dru : here we go again . phyllis implying that i may not be the right person for the position , just over and over and over . phyllis : i 'm not implying that . i mean , it 's true , but i 'm not implying that . there are more experienced people who oughta be sitting in that chair . dru : yes , but they 're not . and i am . phyllis : yes , you are . you certainly are , for now . dru : ( sighs ) you know , acceptance ... is such a wondrous virtue . just accept the fact that i am running this cosmetics division . nick has put his full confidence in moi . phyllis : he absolutely has . he has , that 's true . and , you know , as long as nick is making the decisions ... dru : well , who else would be ? his father put his son in power . phyllis : mm - hmm . you know , call me psychic , just call me psychic . dru : psychic . phyllis : thank you . but i have this , um ... feeling ... that something interesting is going to happen . there will be interesting times for all . phyllis : i 'll close the door on my way out . dru : yeah . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] nick : look , cassie , i agree with your mother . even if it 's just a study hall , cutting class is unacceptable . cassie : dad ... nick : no , there 's no `` buts . `` you 're not to leave the school grounds for any reason . it 's against the rules . cassie : okay . look , i 'm really sorry . i should n't have done it , and it wo n't ever happen again , okay ? sharon : you 're not just saying that to get us off your back , are you ? cassie : no , i 'm not . but did you really have to embarrass me like that ? nick : what are you talking about ? cassie : well , mom comes into the coffeehouse with steam coming out of her ears , yanks me out of there like i 'm some baby . nick : cass , if you do something wrong there 's gon na be consequences . cassie : fine . whatever . mom , will you please just take me back to school ? sharon : no , not until your father hears what else you lied about . cassie : i did n't lie about -- sharon : i called the school , cassie . i talked to your teacher , the one who supposedly gave you and the other kids some condoms . she said that was n't true . nick : you made the whole thing up ? sharon : it 's not just the lies that concern me , cassie . i still wan na know what you 're doing carrying a condom around in your purse . now i can only assume that you either are or you are planning to be sexually active . and that is something that you and your father and i need to discuss . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) michael : ugh . it 's got ta be 5 : 00 somewhere . ( doorbell rings ) michael : all right , it 's not funny , beaverhausen ! michael : wait a minute ! victoria ? [ next_on ] nikki : you know absolutely nothing about being a corporate leader . brad : the clock 's ticking . i want an answer . lauren : are you back for good ? victoria : i 'm not sure . you would n't mind if i was , would you ? | sharon was annoyed by cassie 's abrupt departure for school . she phoned the school and learned that they had never given out condoms , and that cassie had n't shown up . at crimson lights , the young crowd tried to get a school- skipping cassie to go back , but she refused , until sharon stormed in and ordered her to the car . devon watched the exchange , concerned . nick and sharon confronted cassie about skipping school , and asked what she was really doing with the condom in her purse . daniel met victoria and agreed not to tell anyone she was in town . victoria refused to answer phyllis ' questions about her reasons for returning , and rode in to town with her . after nick told dru to meet with phyllis to formulate a business plan , she did so . phyllis took pleasure insinuating that someone more qualified to run the division may be coming around . michael and kevin told gloria to go to john 's and fight for her marriage . jack and ash were worried john was depressed when michael showed up . he spoke with john and told him he could n't legally kick gloria out . john sent all the kids away and met with gloria , face to face . michael went home and was stunned to open his door to victoria , who kissed him passionately . bobby was annoyed when brittany received a baby gift and assumed it was from him . she then showed him her stomach ... which was starting to show signs of pregnancy . mac and jt agreed to try not to hate brittany and kevin , respectively . however , when jt and kevin tried speaking the truth of gloria 's connection to kevin was revealed . jt , realizing kevin had been the son with the gun , ordered him away from mac , while kevin - realizing jt had destroyed his mother 's life |
nick : hey , who was on the helicopter ? man : i do n't know . nick : was she identified ? can you tell me anything ? victor : i heard over the radio about a woman being airlifted to the hospital ? do you know if it was sharon or dru ? jack : we do n't know anything . victor : and they said nothing about her condition ? nick : no . neil : honey , it 's gon na be okay . devon : is mom on her way to the hospital ? neil : we are n't sure . sullivan : okay , can i have everyone 's attention ? i just spoke to um , sharon newman has been medevaced to the hospital . jack : ( sighs ) neil : what about dru ? jack : what can you tell us about sharon ? what kind of condition is she in ? sullivan : um , she was in the water for a long time and when the rescue got her to land , she was dead . sullivan : sharon had stopped breathing . um , her heart had stopped and the paramedics are attempting to revive her en route to the hospital . victor : when might you be able to get another update ? sullivan : i do n't know . jack : you 're saying she could survive ? sullivan : i do n't wan na give you false hope . but they 're working as hard as they can . there just are no guarantees . they 'll contact us when they 've landed . nick : i 'm going to the hospital . jack : so am i . phyllis : i 'll go with you . victor : i 'm staying , okay ? nick : okay . neil : what about my wife ? sullivan : i 'm sorry , mr. winters . i do n't have any information yet . lily : if -- if sharon was in the water for too long , then what about mom ? she fell first . devon : we 're gon na have to wait and see and just hope for a miracle . daniel : when are we gon na know something here ? five minutes ? an hour ? what are we looking at ? sullivan : i wish i could give you a timeline , but i ca n't . there 's just too much ground to cover . lily : dad ... when will we know ? neil : soon , honey . we 'll find your mother soon . [ scene_break ] brad : excuse me , i 'm looking for information about the two women who fell into the river . i understand one of them is on their way over here . can you tell me if her name is sharon newman ? woman : are you family ? brad : no , but i 'm very close to both women . woman : legally , i can only release information to relatives . brad : well , i 'm not leaving until i know something . [ scene_break ] lauren : okay , have any 8 's ? noah : go fish . lauren : are you kidding ? michael : hey , lauren ! did you hear what happened -- ? lauren : hey ! uh , noah and summer are here helping me babysit fen . nick had a last minute meeting . michael : oh , well ... well , we appreciate the help , noah . our little man can be quite a handful , you know ? noah : it 's cool . lauren 's paying me $ 5,000 an hour . michael : that 's more than i get , kid . lauren : he was a tougher negotiator . michael : all right . lauren : both babies are asleep , so we 're gon na order pizza . michael : mmm . noah : yeah , i like double cheese . lauren : anything you want . the menu 's on the refrigerator . michael : yummy . did you hear from nick ? lauren : yeah , a while ago , but there have been no updates . michael : i was just getting out of the car . i heard it over the radio . they -- they found sharon 's body . lauren : her body ? does that mean that she 's -- michael : i do n't ... lauren : michael ! noah : michael , check it out ! i drew my family as superheroes . michael : whoa ! brilliant , brilliant , brilliant ! oh ... is that blob with the cape and boots your mommy ? noah : she 's the blonde avenger . she 's invincible ! michael : ah . [ scene_break ] brad : is sharon here ? what 's her condition ? nick : they found her , but it was too much time . jack : nurse ? nurse , excuse me . i 'm sharon newman 's fiancé . can you tell me if they 've revived her ? woman : i can only release information to immediate family . phyllis : i 'm sharon 's sister . woman : i 'll get a doctor . phyllis : thank you . brad : the news said there was an accident at the photo shoot . sharon and dru fell into the river . how ? phyllis : uh , sharon and i were arguing and , um , i fell backwards and dru and sharon fell over the cliff . it just happened ... very fast . brad : you and sharon got into a fight ? man : are you sharon newman 's sister ? phyllis : yes , i am . man : ms. newman is suffering from severe hypothermia . jack : but she 's alive ? brad : i - i thought ... man : a person suffering from severe hypothermia can be non - responsive -- jack : and still be alive ? man : well , they 're not breathing and there 's no heartbeat , but sometimes that can be the body 's defense mechanism -- a way of shutting down to save energy . nick : how is she now ? man : well , her body 's in shock . her temperature is very low . we 'll know more once we 're able to raise it . brad : but you could save her ? man : we 're doing everything we can . the good news is she is showing minimal response to pain . jack : i can not believe she is alive . man : her body 's been through a major trauma . nick : but they got her out of the water pretty quick . there must be some way to treat her . man : we 've injected her with adrenaline , which has been proven to aid in recovery . we 're also giving her warm packs to gradually raise her temperature . right now we 're just looking to stabilize her , to alleviate any risk of further complications . now if you 'll excuse me , i must get back . jack : thank you , doctor , thank you . minimal response to pain -- what does that mean ? she 's suffering ? phyllis : he did n't say she would n't make it . nick : but he did n't say that she 'd recover , either . [ scene_break ] victor : daniel . daniel : mr. newman , i just want you to know that my mom did everything she could to try and save sharon . you know , we did n't even have a chance to help dru because she fell right away . but sharon -- she was so close . victor : well , i 'm sure this was n't anyone 's fault . daniel : my mom kept telling her to move her hand to the left , but she meant her left , not sharon 's , and then she lost her grip and my mom went flying forward and we would 've gone over , too . she would 've gone over if we had n't been holding her legs . victor : now listen , you need to stop blaming yourself , because i 'm sure that , you know , none of you could 've helped this . you all reacted rather bravely . daniel : i just do n't know if she 's gon na be able to forgive herself if they ca n't save sharon or if they do n't find dru . victor : you know , from what i understand , your mother behaved rather heroically . i mean , she put her life on the line . daniel : i doubt other people are gon na see it that way . victor : they 'll get around to it , i 'm sure . devon : you know something , lily ? i bet if our last name was newman , they 'd have found our mom by now . lily : it 's not like that . the rescue team is treating everyone equally . devon : neil , is there any news ? neil : no , not yet . devon : nothing ? neil : nothing . but there 's a lot of ground to search , you know ? your mom could 've made it out of the water before she reached the falls . hey , listen to me , you two , what 's the one thing we know about your mother ? she is a fighter , right ? she 's still alive . i 'm not gon na give up on her ... and neither should you . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm starting to feel like i live in this place . nick : i 've spent too many hours in this hallway . i 'm so sick of the neutral colors and the neutral nurses who never tell you anything . jack : i do n't how i could live without her . phyllis : jack , please , stay positive . you have to stay positive . man : sharon has regained consciousness . phyllis : oh ! man : she 's responding to stimuli tests , breathing on her own . brad : i wan na see her . jack : what ? man : her condition is still very serious . jack : thank you , doctor , and please thank everyone involved . thank you . man : we 're just hoping that her temperature will continue to increase and return to normal . things are looking better , but i have to warn you , there 's no guarantee . nick : expect the worst -- we know the drill . man : i know how difficult this is . phyllis : can we see her ? man : i can allow one visitor at a time . phyllis : all right , well , as her sister , i would like her fiancé to go in first , please . man : that 's fine . please , follow me . jack : thank you . man : you 're welcome . jack : hey , there . sharon : mmm . jack ? jack : welcome back . you have no idea how happy i am to see you . i should 've been there . i know that now , i 'm sorry . i should 've been there . i knew you and phyllis were n't getting along . i just thought ... it does n't matter what i thought . ' i should 've been there . if i 'd been there , none of this would 've happened . sharon : ( whimpers ) jack : easy , easy , its okay , i 'm right here . i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm right here . [ scene_break ] brad : i still do n't understand how this happened . phyllis : well , the shoot got off to a bad start . sharon was late because of traffic . it put everybody on edge . there were last minute wardrobe and set changes added to the tension . [ scene_break ] lily : when we got to the shoot , um , phyllis was trying to change everything around . sullivan : and then what happened ? lily : well , my mom and sharon got really upset with phyllis . and i do n't know what she did , but -- daniel : my mom made a creative decision and dru was upset with the prop that they were using and that 's when things got heated . [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , dru started taking apart the set and sharon took her side . and we were all sort of upset at each other and we separated to get some air . and , um ... then sharon and i started arguing and ... and that 's when ... [ scene_break ] lily : everything just ... got out of control and ... phyllis and sharon were standing by the cliff . sullivan : could you hear what they were saying ? lily : no , no , we were too far away . daniel : but things just kept getting worse -- the arguing . lily : and it looked like phyllis started the fight . daniel : but we ca n't be certain of that , because we could n't hear anything . lily : phyllis pulled out her cell phone and that is when she and sharon started to struggle . [ scene_break ] phyllis : it just happened so fast . and sharon and i just kept arguing , and then dru came over and then ... and then , uh , she grabbed for the cell phone and we were -- we were all fighting over the cell phone . [ scene_break ] lily : and the next thing i knew , phyllis fell backwards and ... sharon and my mom went over the cliff . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i tried to save her , guys . i tried to save her . i mean , i had -- i had ahold of her wrist and she tried to hang on . and i then i started going over , and lily and daniel -- they -- they held onto me . and it was n't enough . i mean , i - i - i tried to pull her up . i tried to do it , but it ... she just could n't hang on . she just -- she could n't hang on . i mean , maybe if i 'd done something differently , i do n't know ... nick : no , no , look -- phyllis : but i tried to save her ! nick : listen to me , listen to me . let 's talk about this later , all right ? why do n't i go see the doctor , see if we can get you a sedative . phyllis : i do n't -- i do n't want a sedative . i wan na stay alert . woman : sharon 's asking to see nick newman . brad : so you and sharon were arguing ? but how did she end up falling , phyllis ? anything else you can tell me ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : sharon -- we were arguing -- sharon and i -- and i pulled out my cell phone -- how 's sharon ? jack : not good . she 's -- she 's in a lot of pain . but she 's hanging on . she 's awake . i guess that 's all we can hope for right now . brad : phyllis and i were just talking about what happened on that cliff . sullivan : oh , what a coincidence . i 'd like to hear what phyllis has to say about that , too . [ scene_break ] nick : you 're still so cold . sharon : cold hands , warm heart , right ? nick : you got that right . sharon : did they , um ... they find dru ? nick : no , there 's -- there 's no news yet . but as soon as i hear anything , i 'll tell you . sharon : what about noah ? is he okay ? does he know ? nick : no , he 's with michael and lauren . they 're making sure he does n't find out , but now that you 're awake , i 'm gon na go talk to him myself . do you want me to ... bring him by for a visit ? sharon : oh , no . no , i would only scare him . nick : okay . you just let me know when you 're ready . sharon : would you call him now -- make sure he 's okay ? nick : sure . sure . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) lauren : hello ? nick : lauren , its nick . lauren : nick ... oh , i am so sorry about sharon . nick : uh , the doctors revived her . lauren : she 's alive ? nick : yeah . i 'm here with her now and she 's gon na be okay . lauren : oh , thank god . nick : um ... phyllis and i are gon na come by and , uh , talk to noah and tell him . is he okay ? lauren : yeah , yeah , he 's just been drawing and eating pizza . he has no idea what 's going on . hey , what about dru ? nick : there 's still no word yet . lauren : it 's been a long time . nick : yeah , it has . bye . lauren : okay , we 'll see you soon . michael : noah 's on his ninth piece of pizza . he 's gon na need angioplasty . i ca n't keep pretending everything 's all right . lauren : no , no , we do n't have to . sharon is alive ! nick just called . he 's on his way over to tell noah . michael : so she survived ? she 's gon na be okay ? lauren : yeah , yeah , he seems optimistic . michael : what about drucilla ? lauren : they have n't found her , honey . michael : oh ... i wonder how phyllis is handling all this . [ scene_break ] sullivan : okay , according to our witnesses , sharon and dru fell after the two of you argued ? phyllis : that 's right . sullivan : why were you fighting ? brad : that 's what i 've been wondering . phyllis : uh , the photo shoot was n't going well . sullivan : now , is it true that you and sharon were grappling over a cell phone before she fell ? phyllis : well , that 's complicated . nick : why are you interrogating phyllis ? she is n't being accused of anything , right ? what happened was a horrible accident . phyllis : no , listen , she needs to know . i do n't mind telling you what happened . sullivan : great . phyllis : okay . so , um ... sharon and i had a disagreement about how the photo shoot should go , and -- and i was calling jack to -- to work it out . and , uh , um ... sharon grabbed for the phone and it got physical .. and it was stupid and ridiculous , but , uh , that 's -- that 's what happened . sullivan : okay , well , thank you for your statement . um ... is sharon up to answering some questions ? jack : no , her doctor feels she needs rest right now . sullivan : okay . well , please let me know when she starts feeling better . i need to talk to her as soon as possible . thank you . jack : well , thanks for the update . brad : how 's sharon ? jack : she 's improving , slowly . her temperature 's up which means her body is responding . brad : oh , that 's a relief . jack : i wish the winters would get some relief . i 'm sure neil and his family are scared to death . brad : well , knowing that sharon was found alive -- that should give them some sort of hope . jack : yeah , i hope so . they need it . the whole time sharon was missing , i ... i was terrified they would n't find her in time . i kept imagining noah without a mother . and frankly , i could n't imagine my life without sharon in it . [ scene_break ] victor : thank you . victor : anything i can get for you , son ? devon : no , sir . thank you , though . victor : well ... devon : i do n't get this . every time things start to go right for my family , something bad like this happens . why dru ? victor : yeah . you know , i 've known your mother for many years . she 's not the kind of woman who would let anyone -- anything stand between her and what she wants , you know ? she 's a very strong woman . i bet you she 'd do anything to survive . she 'll come back to you . devon : thank you . neil : hey , you guys . hey , there 's a lot of new rescue workers outside . they are gon na find your mother . there 's enough of them to cover every square inch . lily : maybe . daniel : you know , if dru did make it out of the water , it could take them hours to find her in the brush . lily : right . neil : lily , we all hate waiting . daniel : you want anything to eat or drink ? neil : no , no , thanks . i 'm gon na get back , okay ? daniel : lily , you want anything ? lily : what i want is my mom back . [ scene_break ] michael : uh , noah 's here somewhere . he was eating pizza . noah : dad , i thought i was gon na stay up all night waiting . nick : oh , not tonight , dude . i hope , uh , michael and lauren are paying you a good babysitting rate . noah : 5,000 bucks and free pizza for life , right ? michael : we 're still in the middle of that negotiating process . noah : that means i have to come over a whole bunch more . michael : only if we order the pizza i like -- the anchovies and pineapple , all right ? noah : oh , no way ! michael : yes , way . lauren : let 's go see your mommy . there you go . phyllis : oh , sweetie ! nick : hey , beautiful . phyllis : hey , sweetie . look at you , pretty girl . nick : hi . phyllis : look at the pretty girl ! oh , mommy missed you . thanks for watching her . noah : and me , too ! lauren : you can always count on us , you know that . nick : uh ... michael : we 'll go get pizza . nick : okay . so , dude , uh , let 's , uh , let 's sit down . we got ta talk about something . i want you to know that your mom is fine . noah : what do you mean ? why would n't she be ? nick : she had , uh , a little accident at her photo shoot and she 's in the hospital , but the doctors are taking very good care of her . noah : i wan na see her . phyllis : your dad wanted to talk to you first so you would n't be scared . nick : yeah , i do n't want you to worry about anything , all right ? she just fell in the river and some rescue workers found her . do you remember when cassie fell into the ice out at the ranch ? noah : yeah , she was real cold . nick : okay , well , so is your mom . and she needs to get warmer , so she has to stay in the hospital tonight . noah : what does that mean ? nick : they 're gon na help her get warmer with medicine . you know how we say that cassie is your guardian angel ? well , tonight , she was looking after your mother . noah : can i see her , please ? phyllis : um , you know , noah , she needs to rest now . noah : i wo n't bother her . i promise . i 'll let her sleep . nick : i know you will . i 'll tell you what , how about if we give her a call on the phone ? will that be cool ? noah : yeah . nick : all right . nick : uh , this is nick newman . i would like to be transferred to sharon newman 's room , please . [ scene_break ] ( telephone ringing ) sharon : oh , could you hand me that , please ? thank you . hello ? nick : hey , sharon , it 's nick . um , i got noah here . and he would like to talk to you . sharon : oh , i 'd like that , too . nick : okay . noah : mom ? sharon : hi , sweetie . it 's so good to hear your voice . [ scene_break ] daniel : how 's that ? lily : no , daniel , please , stop . it 's not helping right now . daniel : i 'm sorry , i just thought it might make you feel better . lily : what would make me feel better is if your mother had n't started a fight with sharon , and then my mom might still be here right now ! daniel : okay , we still do n't know what happened for certain . lily : it does n't matter , daniel ! it does n't change anything ! daniel : look , nothing is fair . lily : yeah , you 're right . it 's not fair . because your mom is fine out there . and my mom ... daniel : whoa ! are you trying to say that you wish that ... ? lily : no , i 'm not . i 'm ... i just ... daniel : come here . come here . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . lily : what if i never get to talk to her again ? she needs to be alive , daniel . i ca n't live without her . i ca n't . i ca n't . [ scene_break ] neil : do you know what dru was talking about when she called me on the phone ? um ... the trip to tokyo . victor : i thought it would be nice for both of you to get away for a while . that 's why i arranged it . neil : victor ... we were supposed to be having a celebratory dinner tonight with my family for my two kids for getting straight `` a 's . `` how did this happen ? why did this happen ? i mean , we were at home right before the shoot , just a few hours ago . i do n't understand it . i hugged her and i kissed her good - bye . i kissed her . i kissed her good - bye . [ scene_break ] brad : it 's a good look for you . beautiful as ever . sharon : blue lips and all ? brad : ice princess . sharon : where 's jack ? brad : uh , he , uh , left a little while ago , but i can fill in if you 'd like . sharon : i 'd like . brad : sharon , i 'm so glad ... sharon : i 'm okay . i 'm okay . brad : i ca n't imagine what you went through . sharon : you know , i ... i panicked when i lost my balance . i felt my heart move up to my throat . and then everything seemed to be moving in slow motion . i thought about everyone who i love . i was holding onto phyllis ' arm . i ... i was thinking about noah and i lost my grip . the next thing i remember is the freezing cold water hitting me like a ton of bricks . and then , i - i woke up here . brad : what happened with phyllis ? sharon : we were arguing . she was going to call jack and i grabbed the phone . that was when i lost my balance and fell . brad : she wanted to call jack because you were having a disagreement about the shoot ? sharon : no . because she wanted to tell jack about us . [ scene_break ] nick : noah was exhausted . phyllis : so is summer . nick : you know , that 's it . no more photo shoot s on cliffs , with water or trees -- anything . that 's it . we 're so lucky . phyllis : yeah , we 're lucky . noah 's gon na see his mom tomorrow . but lily and devon ... lauren : with everything that family has been though the past few months , i just ... i ca n't believe that fate would be this cruel . phyllis : has summer eaten ? lauren : yes , i gave her a bottle earlier . michael : look , you two must be hungry . we 've got plenty of cold pizza in there . phyllis : no , i 'm not hungry . nick : i 'm starving . i know that 's weird , but i am . lauren : no , here , nick , i 'll help you , come on . michael : if you 're not hungry , how about something to drink ? phyllis : no , thanks . michael : you could take a shower . it might help you relax . phyllis : i 'm relaxed . i 'm fine , thank you . michael : well , you know , um , if you do n't want pizza , we could order out . you know , g.c.a.c. -- you love that pasta . phyllis : no , thanks . i do n't really like the pasta . michael : all right , look , after everything you 've been through , there must be something you need . you 're not that tough . i know you . look ... phyllis , please , just ... let me take care of you , just for a minute . phyllis : no , i do n't want you to take care of me . phyllis : okay ... you can take care of me if you want . michael : oh ... [ scene_break ] victor : any news ? sullivan : yes . mr. winters ? neil : yes ? sullivan : a member of the rescue team found this jacket . is it dru 's ? neil : yes . lily : where was it ? sullivan : it was downstream -- past the falls . lily : oh , dad ... no , not mom , please ! devon : um ... so you guys -- you think she went over the falls ? sullivan : mr. winters , i 'm sorry . the rescue operation has been reclassified as a recovery operation . sullivan : i 'm sorry . i have to get back . [ suspenseful ] devon : it 's okay . it 's okay . [ scene_break ] jack : hey ! have you heard anything about dru ? is she here ? victor : they 've reclassified the mission from search - and - rescue to recovery . jack : oh , dear god . victor : yeah . [ scene_break ] sharon : mmm ... brad ? i must 've dozed off when we were talking . i 'm sorry . please do n't take it personal . brad : i wo n't . i put you at ease , that 's a good thing . sharon : were we talking about phyllis ? the argument ? brad : we do n't have to talk about that now . sharon : victor , hi . victor : it 's good to see you , sweetheart . sharon : you , too . hey , i thought i could only have one visitor at a time . jack : we got permission . you have too many men after you , sweetheart . victor : i just came from the command center . they have not found dru yet . sharon : well , they 're not gon na give up , are they ? victor : they changed the mission from one of searching for her to one of trying to recover her . sharon : no ! brad : sharon , it 's not your fault . it 's not your fault . victor : they 've done everything they could , sweetheart . jack : it 's okay . sharon : oh , somebody just tell me that this is a nightmare . please ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , dru did n't make it . nick : are you ... are you sure ? are you sure ? they said the same thing about sharon . phyllis : yeah . they said that the rescue team did n't find her , and they 're ... they 're turning it into a recovery mission . lauren : lily and devon must be so devastated . michael : poor drucilla . phyllis : this is my fault . nick : do n't say that . phyllis : no , this is my fault . i did this . i did this . i should 've listened to them . i should 've stopped the fighting . if -- if i had , they -- they would be here . sharon would be okay . nick : all right , listen to me -- listen to me -- phyllis : and dru would be here . nick : listen to me ! phyllis : no ! nick : this was an accident . this was not your fault . do you hear me ? lauren : nick is right , phyllis . you did everything you could . phyllis : no , i did n't . i did n't ! i did n't ! i did n't try to save them ! i - i - i did n't try hard enough to save sharon . michael : hold on ! did you push sharon or drucilla over that ledge ? phyllis : no . michael : hey , hey ... did you want anyone to die ? then it was n't your fault . it was an accident . it should n't have happened . it 's senseless . but you know what ? look at me . i 'm grateful for one thing . you . you 're here . you 're here standing with me . i do n't know what i would 've done if you 'd gone over that ledge . i ... do n't know what i would 've done . michael : come here . [ next_on ] brad : that 's low , jack , even for you . jack : and you have a right to judge me ? lily : how can there be a picture of a naked girl on your phone if you do n't know who it is ? neil : you 're a sorry , pathetic excuse for a human being . | the woman that was rescued was sharon . drucilla is missing but the authorities are searching for her out there . lily is mad . she knows that if her family 's last names were ' newman ' they would be getting better treatment . daniel wants her to calm down and be hopeful instead of angry . daniel and lily tell maggie sullivan the story of what they saw out there , but it is clear that lily has a feeling that phyllis is really the cause of all this . daniel says that should n't be said , because they could n't hear what the women were talking about . at the hospital , phyllis arrives and brad is there . he wants to know what happened . brad is n't happy to hear that phyllis was arguing with sharon and drucilla and that this is the reason for this tragedy . she says that she and sharon could n't agree on how the shoot should go , and so she took her cellphone out to call jack and that was when sharon made a jumps for the phone . sullivan arrives and wants to talk to phyllis . nick comes to her defense immediately but phyllis insists on talking to the detective . she tells her story , trying to show that she really did n't mean anyone any harm . maggie will get more information when sharon wakes and can be interviewed . sharon is awake and pretty beaten up . she has hypothermia and is still in danger of dying . the hospital will keep her overnight . nick calls noah and has him talk to his mother . brad sneaks in and talks to sharon alone . he wants to know more about what caused this to happen . sharon says they were fighting over the phone . brad asks her if the fight started over phyllis trying to call jack about the shoot . sharon crinkles her brow . she says that the fight over the cellphone was because phyllis was threatening to call jack or nick and tell about the one - nighter she had with brad out of town . phyllis and nick go over to michael and lauren 's house and sit for a while with the kids . michael has a tender moment with phyllis . she can barely look at him . he wants to help her comfort her , but she tells him that she does n't need that . soon she is crying and she confesses that she really does need him to make her feel better . at the shoot location , detective sullivan comes to the winters ' family and tells them that something was found . it is drucilla 's jacket . the whole family recognizes it . it was found downstream after the falls . maggie is sorry to report that the rescue mission is now a recovery mission . tears immediately come to neil 's eyes . victor goes to the hospital and tells jack of the update on drucilla . victor goes to sharon 's room and finds brad there . |
nikki : ( groans ) victor : sweetheart , are you all right ? nikki : oh , my god . victor : baby , are you okay ? nikki : yeah , yeah , yeah . i - i - i think so . victor : are you okay , my darling ? nikki : what happened ? was -- was it an accident ? victor : where are you hurt ? i do n't think it was an accident . adam lured us down here . i think there was a gas leak . nikki : adam . oh , my god . we have to find him . victor : sweetheart . sweetheart , let 's -- can you walk ? nikki : if he 's capable of this -- victor : let 's get out of here now . come on . come on . nikki : i think so , but wait . wait . wh - what about nicholas ? victor : let 's get out of here . come on . nikki : nicholas was right near me when this happened . victor : sweetheart , there could be another explosion . nikki : and victoria -- where is victoria ? victor : let 's go . be careful . can you walk ? nikki : oh , my god . yeah . [ scene_break ] billy : what the hell was that ? victoria : ( coughs ) was that a - an earthquake ? billy : i think -- i do n't know . it sounded like an explosion to me . victoria : just put it on ! billy : i 'm trying , sweetheart . here . go . go . go . victoria : aah ! where are my shoes ? where are my shoes ? billy : they 're here . right -- they 're right there . relax . it 's okay . it 'll be all right . victoria : where are -- okay . billy : it 'll be okay . victoria : ( breathlessly ) are you okay ? i 'm okay . billy : i 'm fine . you 're good ? victoria : no , i 'm good . okay . billy : you got all your stuff ? where are you going ? wait , wait , wait , wait , wait ! victoria : what ? no ! no , we can not go downstairs together . billy : but we 've got -- aah ! [ scene_break ] ashley : do you see sharon anywhere ? neil : no , she was headed up to her room earlier . i - i -- ashley : oh , my god . neil : do n't worry about it . faith is gon na be fine , okay ? do n't worry . we 'll find her . owen : hey , get this entrance clear . e.m.t . and fire personnel need access . get word to your officers . adam wilson is still at large and possibly armed . you got ta secure the perimeter . go . neil : did you hear that ? they have n't found adam yet . come on . let 's go . come on . michael : lauren ? lauren ? lauren ? ( coughs ) lau ( sirens wailing , helicopters whirring ) michael : yeah , uh , paul . michael . where are you ? ( sirens wailing ) michael : what ? what -- g - gina ? was she in the kitchen ? no , no , no , no , you 're right . yeah , she needs to go to the hospital . she 'll probably need oxygen . lauren 's with you ? when 's the last time you saw her ? you said that you would n't leave her . well , she 's not with me . no , heather , either . i - i - i -- no , i - i do n't see her . but , you know , i got ta go . [ scene_break ] murphy : ( coughs ) oh , katherine , where the -- ( sighs ) jill : ( groans ) ( groans ) oh , my god . katherine ! katherine , wake up . katherine ! oh , my god . katherine ! katherine . ( wails ) katherine ! ( normal voice ) katherine . oh . ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) nick ? nick ? nick : phyllis ? phyllis ? phyllis : oh , god . nick : okay , i 'm here . hey , are you okay ? did the blast knock you out of your chair ? phyllis : i - i jumped out of my chair . i - i wanted to get under the -- under the table . nick : yeah , how 's the leg ? phyllis : uh , it hurts . ( whimpers ) nick : okay , all right , is there anybody else over here ? phyllis : unh - unh . nick : okay . phyllis : i do n't think so . nick : okay , let 's get you out of here . come on . phyllis : what happened ? what happened ? nick : there was a gas leak in the basement . phyllis : did -- did adam do it ? nick : i would n't put it past him . okay . phyllis : ow . ( whimpers ) nick : okay . okay . phyllis : did you see the baby ? where is sharon ? nick : yeah , i do n't know . i 'm gon na get you out of here , then i 'll go look . phyllis : did you see sharon ? okay , you 'll go now . go now . i 'm fine . i 'm fine . go now . nick : are you sure ? phyllis : uh - huh . go . nick : okay . officer . phyllis : ow . ( groans ) nick : can you please -- please help my wife outta here ? phyllis : ( whimpers ) go . do n't worry . go , baby . nick : i need to find my daughter . phyllis : go , baby . nick : okay . i 'll be right back . phyllis : ow ! [ scene_break ] patty : ( whimpers ) ( sobs ) patty , hold it together . just keep yourself together , patty . ( sobs ) oh , god . i 'm scared . no , stop it . ( sighs ) ( voice breaking ) i saw a ship go sailing a - sailing on the sea and it was -- ( sobs ) jack : emily ! patty : it was -- oh ! ( debris clatters ) patty : jack ! jack : thank god . there you are . patty : oh , god , jack ! jack : are you all right ? ( sighs ) you okay ? patty : ( sniffles ) i am . i am . and you know what ? i 'm just relieved that you 're okay . adam did n't do anything , and if he did , i would have -- jack : no , no , no , no , no , no . not a scratch , not a scratch . patty : no ? so they have n't found him yet ? jack : no , not yet . with any luck , he 's trapped somewhere in this explosion , and he 's writhing in pain . listen , i got ta keep going . i got ta keep looking . they need you outside . there 's a lot of traumatized people who need some counseling , all right ? come on . patty : of course . jack : come on . can you get up ? patty : yeah . jack : here we go . here we ... here we go . patty : okay . ( debris crunches underfoot ) jack : watch your step . [ scene_break ] nikki : you have no idea how good it feels to have you in my arms . victoria : ( sighs ) oh , my gosh . what about nick ? where is he ? is he okay ? victor : we think so . nikki : he was down in the foyer with me seconds before this explosion . victor : ( sighs ) victoria : what was that ? victor : honey , it came from the basement . and the fact that adam lured us down there , we think he had something to do with it . victoria : oh , my gosh . nikki : where have you been ? victor : my goodness . nikki : we -- we were looking for you . where were you ? victor : there you are . victoria : uh , i was -- victor : look who 's here . phyllis : thanks . thank you . nikki : oh , phyllis . victor : thank you , sir . phyllis : um , so we 're all in one piece . good . nikki : uh , although we 're -- we 're not sure where nick is . phyllis : nick went upstairs to check on sharon and faith . victor : oh , he did ? phyllis : he wanted to make sure -- yeah . he wanted to make sure that adam did n't go back up there . [ scene_break ] nick : ( grunts ) faith : ( crying ) nick : ( breathing heavily ) faith ? faith ? yeah , daddy 's right here . hey , come here , baby . oh , it 's okay . daddy 's right here . oh , it 's okay now . where 's mommy ? where 's mommy ? sharon ? oh , my god . okay . okay . sharon ? sharon , can you hear me ? help ! i need help ! sharon ? okay , hold on . i 'm gon na get help . help ! [ scene_break ] billy : hey , jack . jack : billy . hey . billy : ( sighs ) jack : oh , man , am i glad you 're okay . billy : yeah , where 's ashley ? jack : a - ashley 's fine . she 's safe . she 's with neil . billy : what about my mom ? where 's mom ? jack : i do n't know . i assumed you were trapped in there with adam . billy : with adam ? jack : oh , yeah , adam 's to blame for all this . no one knows where he is . god knows what he 's ready to unleash on us now . where have you been anyway ? billy : i was , um -- jack : let me guess -- cavorting with some belle of the ball . ashley : thank god you 're okay . billy : everybody accounted for ? ashley : no . no . has anybody seen sharon and faith ? jack : well , they 've got ta be around here somewhere . ashley : no , you know what ? that 's what i 'm afraid of . i 'm afraid that maybe adam went to the room and maybe he 's taken both of them . victoria , have you seen sharon and faith ? victoria : no , but nick went to look for them right after the explosion . ashley : see , adam would have expected that . maybe he was lying in wait for nick . what if he hurt faith ? billy : wha -- whoa , whoa , jack . jack : a - ash . ash ! wait ! heather : ( groans ) ow . victor : can you move ? oh , my god . can you hear me ? heather : what happened ? what happened ? ( sighs ) victor : there was a gas explosion downstairs . give me your arm . come here . heather : oh , did you find adam ? victor : not yet . heather : ( sighs ) victor : but we 're going to . heather : mm . victor : okay , just hold still . there we go . there we go . okay . heather : there was a time when you would have let me bleed to death . victor : you found the right night to need my help . okay , now come on . slowly get up . come here . slowly . heather : ( groans ) victor : you okay ? heather : mm - hmm . ( whimpers ) victor : there we go . heather : ow . victor : come here . come here . come here . come here . come here . slowly now . slowly . come on . heather : ( sighs ) ( debris crunching underfoot ) man : be a good idea to have it x - rayed . phyllis : yeah , i - i 'm gon na see my doctor tomorrow . my husband 's still in there . victoria : hey . phyllis : hey . victoria : are you cold ? phyllis : no , i 'm fine . thanks . you know , i ca n't believe you were n't around when sharon said that adam was still here . victoria : i - i ca n't believe that he actually confronted her in her room . that 's crazy . phyllis : confronted her ? i do n't know . he declared his eternal love for her . victoria : are you serious ? nikki : yeah , it was all very dramatic -- made a full confession that he was the cause of ashley 's miscarriage , that he blackmailed dr. taylor , and stealing -- kidnapping faith , the whole thing . victoria : what did he expect ? that sharon was gon na forgive him ? phyllis : yeah , he 's in his own screwed - up little world . i do n't know what he expected . nikki : yeah , but he 's not screwed up enough to not realize that he needed to make a run for it when nicholas came to sharon 's door . phyllis : right . victoria : and no one 's seen adam since . phyllis : ( exhales deeply ) nikki : not that we know of . phyllis : hey , emily , hey , can you come here for a second ? patty : yeah , no , phyllis , i 'm sorry . i saw you , and -- and are you all right ? phyllis : i - i - i 'm fine . what happened with adam ? he was in the hospital . he -- how did he get away ? nikki : right . he was handcuffed . he had guards . patty : i - i re -- i really do n't know . he 'd gotten free of his cuffs somehow , and he was waiting for me when i entered the room . victoria : well , somebody must have helped him . phyllis : yeah , and that somebody should be in a cell right next to adam . nikki : heather ! oh , my god . victor : get a paramedic , please . nikki : is she all right ? honey , are you okay ? heather : yeah , i 'll be fine . victor : she has a deep cut on her arm , okay ? nikki : oh ! oh , your father is frantic . he 's been trying to reach you on the phone . heather : uh , yeah , i saw . nikki : ooh . oh , my god . heather : i - i heard him calling . i could n't get to it , but i 'll call him . victor : you will take care of her . please take her . nikki : you 'll -- you 'll be o -- victor : come here . have you seen nicholas ? nikki : no . victor : are you serious ? what about sharon and faith ? nikki : well , the abbotts went back down looking for them . um , a - ashley went , and then billy and jack went with her . victor : is she crazy ? she should n't go down there . it 's not -- it 's not safe . nikki : well , there was no stopping her , victor . victor : for heaven 's sake . nikki : she is so worried about faith . do n't worry about it . her brothers are with her . they will protect her . victor : what do you mean , `` do n't worry about it `` ? she should n't be down there . there could be another explosion ... nikki : well , i ca n't help it . victor : for heaven 's sake . i 'm gon na find the bastard who 's responsible for this . nikki : be careful . victor : yeah , yeah . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , do n't worry . we 're gon na get mommy some help right now . there we go . okay . we 're gon na get mommy some help . ( sighs ) okay , all right . let 's go get mommy some help . ( sighs ) it 's okay . jack : ( coughs ) nick ! nick : help ! is anyone out there ? ashley : is that you , nick ? nick : yeah , i 'm down here . room 542 . i need help . billy : we 're here , man . we 're coming . ashley : is faith okay ? nick : yeah . thank god you 're here . i did n't want to leave sharon . ashley : oh , my god . sharon . billy : oh , man . jack : wait , what happened ? nick : she hit her head or something . she 's unconscious . she is breathing . i just did n't want to move her . billy : okay , i 'm gon na get the paramedics . jack : go , go , go , go , go . ashley : nick , i - i think i should take faith outside . jack : nick , we do n't even know that the building 's safe . ashley : it 's true . nick : okay , yeah , let 's do that . ashley : come here , sweetie . nick : there you go . ashley : come here , my darling . i got you . i 've got you , pretty girl . jack : ( groans ) oh . nick : as if he had n't done enough to her already . jack : you think adam caused the explosion ? nick : do n't you ? jack : i hope he rots in hell . [ scene_break ] nikki : murphy . murphy : nikki , please tell me you know where katherine is . nikki : what , she 's missing ? murphy : ( sighs ) yeah , she left a few minutes , uh , before the explosion . uh , i do n't know where , and now i ca n't find her . nikki : well , uh , have you told the police and -- and the firefighters ? murphy : yeah . but what if she 's hurt ? what if -- what if she 's alone ? nikki : no , no . she is fine . i - i know -- i know she 's just fine , murphy . [ scene_break ] kay : ( groans ) jill : oh , thank god . thank god . katherine ? katherine . oh . kay : ( coughs ) jill : oh . kay : where are we ? jill : we 're in the ladies ' lounge . kay : oh . what happened ? jill : i do n't know . i do n't know , but it knocked both of us off our feet . kay : ( groans ) jill : oh , be careful . be careful . be careful . they 're gon na be coming for us soon . kay : well , then , jill , why do n't you tell them where we are ? uh , murphy 's going to be worried sick . jill : i tried . no , no . the door is jammed . it wo n't open . kay : well , then try using your phone , dear . jill : well , dear , i do n't have my phone , and i checked . you do n't have yours , either . ( sighs ) kay : are you telling me we are stuck in here ? jill : yeah , that 's what i 'm telling you . kay : oh , my god . how many times i 've been trapped with you over the years , and there 's been a few ... ( chuckles ) it 's the first time in a john . ( tosses debris ) oh , boy . [ scene_break ] neil : ashley , i 've been looking all over for you . if you 'd have told me you were -- ashley : sharon 's unconscious . victoria : ( gasps ) oh , no . neil : what ? phyllis : it 's adam . ashley : what ? billy : yeah , it was the explosion . she hit her head or something . we sent some paramedics up there . ashley : i want somebody to look at faith , okay , billy ? i 'm sure she 's fine , but just in case . billy : okay , yeah , yeah , yeah . um , hey . hey , guys ? could you come look at the baby , please ? ashley : i think she 's fine , but just in case . neil : ( sighs ) victoria : are you sure ? billy : ( chuckles ) why would you ask me that ? victoria : because you 're sweating . billy : yeah , i 'm sweating because you 're hot . it 's the mask . i 'm telling you , it 's suffocating . and -- and then i was rushing all the way up here to see you . and i -- for the record , i am very , very , very , very sure . victoria : ( sighs ) i feel awful . billy : did you breathe the smoke ? victoria : what ? no . i did n't breathe the smoke . our families were down here being terrorized , and we were upstairs doing what we were doing . did you know that adam showed up ? billy : no , i did n't . did you ? victoria : no . of course i did n't . my father asked me where i was , and i froze . i did n't know what to say . he 's gon na ask me again , and i 'm still not gon na know what to say . billy : oh , who cares ? who cares ? it 's not his business . and you do n't have anything to feel guilty about , so just ... what did i say now ? ( sighs ) ( grumbles ) [ scene_break ] ( debris clattering ) victor : pomerantz , come here for a minute . owen : yeah ? victor : any sign of my son ? owen : ( sighs ) no , nothing yet . victor : what are you talking about ? he escaped you twice in one night . owen : looks that way . victor : listen to me . what the hell are you doing ? the hospital was full of cops . he got away . do you know what a danger he is to my family ? owen : there will be a thorough investigation . victor : do n't you do any of your finger - pointing now ! i want him behind bars , you got that ? ( cell phone rings ) owen : yeah ? all right , i 'll be right there . victor : what is it ? owen : they found a body in the basement . michael : what ? whose ? owen : we do n't have a positive i.d . yet . michael : no , you do n't understand , owen . my wife is missing , my wife . victor : michael . michael . owen : it was -- it was a male body . victor : come now . we 're doing our best , okay ? come on . michael : all right . all right , thank you . uh ... victor : yes . michael : you keep an eye ... victor : we will , okay ? i 'm coming with you . owen : you ca n't come with me to see the body . victor : listen to me . my son may have killed someone . i 'm gon na find out who . you got that ? i 'm coming with you ! owen : all right , let 's go . [ scene_break ] nick : oh , hold on . hold on . she 's waking up . she 's waking up . sharon : oh , nick . faith . does adam -- nick : no , do n't worry . do n't worry . she 's fine . she 's fine , okay ? sharon : will you bring her to me ? jack : no , wait , wait , wait , wait . we 're gon na help you so you can help her , okay ? keep this on . keep this on . nick : you 're gon na be just fine . jack : everything 's okay . nick : phyllis ? phyllis : hey . you were in there so long , i did n't -- i did n't know what happened . nick : nothing happened , and there 's no sign of adam anywhere . phyllis : he got away ? nick : where 's faith ? does ashley still have her ? phyllis : uh , she -- she had the paramedics check faith out . she has a clean bill of health . it 's all -- it 's all fine . is she coming home with us ? nick : no , no , i got ta ask mom to take her home with her . phyllis : okay . nick : i really need to get to the hospital and make sure sharon 's okay . you should come , too . they need to look at your leg . phyllis : no , i - i do n't need to go . it -- it sounds like it 'll be too crowded . i - i 'm fine . i - i 'll go tomorrow . i 'll go home with your mom . it 's fine . nick : okay , i 'll call you from the hospital . phyllis : okay . nick : bye . neil : oh , baby . ashley : such a brave little girl . neil : yes , she is . yes , you are . ashley : does n't she look bigger ? she looks bigger , does n't she ? neil : already . i know . nick : hey . neil : hey , nick , how 's sharon doing ? nick : she 's conscious now . they 're taking her to memorial . can i -- just give her to me . how are you , little one ? ashley : keep her warm . nick : oh , lots of noise and smoke ? ashley : yeah , i think she 's , uh , she 's doing a lot better now . oh , look at that big yawn . somebody wants to go home and go to sleep . nick : yeah , i need to find my mom so she can take her home to the ranch for me . ashley : actually , nick , i was wondering , are you going to the hospital ? nick : uh , yeah , i need to go and check on sharon . ashley : would it be okay if i took faith home with me ? look , i know that we do n't want to confuse her , but she was just through such a traumatic experience . you saw how upset she was , and i thought maybe , you know , it might be soothing for her if she was in familiar surroundings . nick : i - i do n't know , ashley . ashley : i 'm just thinking about what 's best for faith . and , honestly , that 's all i 've ever done since the day she was born . nick : of course , yeah . here , why do n't you -- i 'll just , uh , yeah , i 'll pick her up on my way home from the hospital . ashley : okay . nick : thank you . ashley : hi , sweetie . are you gon na come home with me ? do you want to come home with me ? neil : hey , ashley , listen . i do n't want to get in your business too much here , but a - are you really -- are you sure this is a good idea ? ashley : yeah , why would n't it be ? neil : well , you were a mess the first time you gave the baby to nick and sharon . you really -- you -- you want to go through that again ? ashley : look , it 's not the same this time , neil . neil : okay , right , so it might be even worse this time for her , too . ashley : no . neil : i mean , to go back to the way things were and be separated all over again ? ashley : you know , she 's probably gon na sleep through the whole thing , and i can handle it . neil : ash . ashley : i can . i can . neil : ( sighs ) ashley : all right ? and besides , it 's not about me . it 's -- it 's about what she needs . neil : i know you want to believe that . but do you ? i mean , do you really ? [ scene_break ] murphy : i want to go in there and tear the place apart . why have n't they found her ? ! patty : i - i - i understand . it -- it 's hard to feel so powerless . i -- murphy : nikki , did you hear something ? nikki : no , not yet . jack : look , i 'm gon na go inside and hunt for katherine right now . murphy : i 'm goin ' with you . patty : wait , i do n't think that 's a good idea . nikki : hey , there 's pomerantz . maybe he knows something . phyllis : oh -- oh , my god . who is this ? who is it ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) kevin : ( sighs ) no , i have n't found jana yet . this place is a ghost town . there 's no sign of anything . i think i 'm gon na come back and look again tomorrow and -- michael : lauren 's missing . kevin : what ? michael : there was an explosion , and we were n't together , and i ca n't find her . kevin : well , did she go home maybe to check on fen ? michael : no , fen is with gloria , and she has n't heard from her , and nobody 's answering at home . kevin : and you think ryder and daisy have her ? why the hell did that stupid judge let them out on bail ? michael : look , i know this is a - a lot to ask with everything you 've got going on , but would you go to my place just in case she 's on her way home ? uh , i 'm gon na keep on searching . kevin : yeah , yeah , i 'll -- i 'll head there now and , uh , call you when i get there . [ scene_break ] owen : ( sighs ) we ca n't identify the body yet . it was charred beyond recognition . victoria : so you do n't even know -- male or female ? owen : it 's a male . heather : could it be adam ? owen : it 's possible . there are more than a few people here whose lives would be easier if it were adam . nikki : what are you implying ? victor : is that an accusation , or what ? owen : just making an observation , mr. newman . let 's go . jack : we still have to find katherine . phyllis : and lauren . victor : what , she is still missing ? phyllis : yeah , michael 's frantic . billy : and my mom . she has n't answered her phone . patty : oh , billy , you must be so worried . victor : all right , let 's look for them . jack : in teams . we do n't want anyone trapped inside if anything should collapse . murphy : all right , you 're with me . as far as your mother and katherine are concerned , i have a hunch when we find one , we will find the other . jack : let 's go . jill : ( groans ) the three tenors -- what a fabulous show . did you ever see this one ? oh . kay : what are you doing ? jill : katherine , i have to keep busy , do n't i ? what else have i got to do ? kay : make yourself useful , and -- and -- and -- and try and open that door . jill : ( laughs ) i 'm not a linebacker . kay : maybe not , but you 're the biggest mouth in genoa city . why do n't you try calling for help ? ! jill : oh , for god sake . you think i did n't do that ? i yelled my butt off . they could n't hear me 'cause of the sirens . kay : ( coughs ) jill : if you do n't believe me , please , be my guest . kay : i just regained consciousness . i do n't have the strength . jill : oh , please . never mind . they 're gon na come for us eventually . kay : ( laughs ) well , and perhaps maybe after this whole place blows sky - high ? huh ? jill : well , as much as i 'd like to see an obit that reads , `` katherine chancellor dies in toilet , `` i do n't have that kind of luck . kay : i should have known . in time of crisis , the only thing i can count on you is being an absolute bitch . jill : i like to be consistent . kay : ( coughs ) jill : do you like this lip color ? i love this color . why did you let jabot discontinue it ? look at it . pretty ? kay : help ! somebody ! jill : god , stop it . kay : please save me from her ! help ! oh , god , bring a ginger ale . anything ! help ! anything ! help ! jill : stop it . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . you got a headache ? sharon : no . what happened ? nick : there was an explosion at the club . i guess you got knocked unconscious . uh , but you 're fine . they just want to keep you overnight for observation . sharon : faith ? does adam have faith ? nick : it 's okay . ta - take it easy . faith is fine . she 's fine . the doctors checked her out . she 's totally fine , i promise . sharon : oh , she 's with the doctors . did they catch adam ? nick : ( sighs ) they 're not sure . victoria called me , and they said they found a - a burned corpse in the basement . it might be adam . sharon : adam 's dead ? nick : well , after everything he has put us through , i hope he is . [ scene_break ] kay : we 're in here . we 're in here ! jill : oh , please sit down and shut up . you 're getting on my nerves . kay : oh , s -- ( stammers ) do n't ask me to sit down and -- and stop bothering you . we do n't even know if our family or our friends are all right . does any -- anybody hear me ? ! we 're in here ! we 're in a freaking bathroom ! jill : yeah , we 're in the bathroom , and we ca n't stand the sight of each other ! kay : just take us out of our misery , please ! jill : it 's torture ! it 's cruel and unusual ! kay : yes , she certainly is . jill : ( laughs ) please , somebody , do something ! send in the marines ! kay : oh , for god sake , it 's not a game show , jill . they 're not gon na send in 50 bachelors . what 's the matter with you ? jill : earplugs , please ! kay : and duct tape ! jill : i am serious ! i 'm gon na have to kill her ! kay : a - and she will , too . believe me , she will . jill : you better get in here , or we 're gon na haunt you . both of our ghosts -- kay : jill , jill , jill , jill , jill , jill , jill , just a moment . oh , dear god in heaven . what if we 're already dead ? jill : oh , my god . kay : no , and this is hell . jill : can you imagine being stuck for all of eternity with each other in the can ? together : help ! help ! help ! jill : help ! kay : help ! we 're in the bathroom ! jill : help ! help ! aah ! kay : oh ! jill : oh , my god ! kay : ( laughs ) jill : ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] nick : okay , i 'm gon na go , all right ? i 'll let you get some sleep . sharon : no , wait . will -- will you bring faith to me ? nick : ( sighs ) um ... sharon : i want to see her . nick : okay , i can -- i can do that , but it might take some time . sharon : why ? nick : she 's with ashley right now . sharon : what ? nick . nick : look , after the accident , faith was really freaked out . ashley took her and calmed her right down . i figured it was best if faith could spend some time with someone she knew . sharon : but , nick , i mean , she 's gon na be confused . i mean , all this bonding i 'm doing with her -- the whole point -- nick : i know . i know . you 're right . i 'll go get her , okay ? ashley : you wo n't have to . she wants her mommy . sharon : oh , hi , bunny ! hi , sweet girl . thank you so much . ashley : bye , sweetie . sharon : everything 's okay . nick : i 'll , uh , i 'll be right back . sharon : okay . everything 's okay now . nick : ashley ? [ scene_break ] [ michael remembering ] lauren : do you like it ? michael : do i like it ? it makes me want to skip the policemen 's ball . lauren : ( laughs ) who were you on the phone with ? michael : chantal . just fillin ' her in on daisy and ryder . lauren : mm . i feel so much better now that they 're locked up . michael : mm . yeah , attempted murder , conspiracy , drug possession . they 're not goin ' anywhere . bail was set extremely high . lauren : and all thanks to my brilliant husband . michael : yeah . lauren : now if i could just figure out why they targeted me . i mean , who was behind them ? michael : oh , e - enough talk of `` the gruesome twosome . `` i have a smokin'-hot wife here who deserves my full attention . lauren : mm , nice . [ scene_break ] kevin : michael ? hey . michael : thanks for , uh , comin ' by . kevin : i 'm sorry . i did n't find anything at your place . michael : well , i 'm about ready to call it quits here . i 've searched the whole place from top to bottom . kevin : so not one person saw lauren leave ? michael : it was a masquerade ball . ryder and daisy could have put a disguise on her and -- and snuck her out . kevin : um , well , come on . let 's look for some clues . we 'll find her . let 's go . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( screaming ) ( whimpering ) ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] nick : thanks for doing that -- for bringing faith by . sharon really needed to see her . ashley : well , faith needed her mommy . faith : ( squealing ) nick : okay , i 'll see you guys . neil : hey , i am so proud of you . ( door closes ) ashley : ( cries ) sharon : how 's ashley ? nick : she 's okay . and what about you , beautiful ? you okay ? sharon : she 's perfect . [ scene_break ] murphy : bravo ! ( applause continues ) murphy : oh . oh , my poor baby . jack : ( groans ) murphy : my god . patty : hey , where 'd you find them ? jack : the ladies ' room . kay : are you all right ? murphy : me ? you 're the one that scared us half to death . kay : ( chuckles ) murphy : oh , uh , you , too , jill . jill : oh , gee , thanks . kay : uh , was anyone hurt ? victor : one person was killed . jill : what ? is it someone we know ? billy : it could have been adam . phyllis : he was burned pretty badly . kay : oh , victor , i 'm so sorry . nikki : oh , katherine . kay : oh , nikki . ( chuckles ) nikki : they pulled you out of the rubble again , huh ? kay : yeah , well , i just keep on ticking without batteries . murphy : ( sighs ) kay : oh , god . nikki : you heard that -- that they found a body ? kay : yes . nikki : well , i was just on the phone with paul . kay : and ? nikki : and his contacts at the medical examiner 's office said that the preliminary tests showed that the man had no smoke in his lungs . jill : well , we know what that means . nikki : it means he was dead before the fire even started . [ scene_break ] kevin : have a seat . i 'll brew us some coffee . michael : no . no , no . no , no . i 'm jumpy enough as it is . kevin : okay . ( sighs ) michael : why the hell did i let her out of my sight ? i knew it was dangerous . i knew daisy and ryder were out there . kevin : michael , you did what you could to protect her . michael : what , a restraining order ? what was i thinking ? like a piece of paper is gon na stop those two ? kevin : dude , you 're a lawyer . you have to go by the books . otherwise , the bar could take your license away . michael : i do n't give a crap about the bar ! they can have my damn license if it means lauren 's safety . kevin : you were at a policemen 's ball , okay ? cops everywhere . it was okay to assume that she -- michael : do n't , do n't , do n't , do n't , because bottom line is i let down my guard , and now lauren has got to pay for that . kevin : are you done ? michael : done what ? kevin : blaming yourself . beating yourself up . because it 's not doing lauren any good . you want to make up for your mistake ? we have to focus on finding where jana and lauren are and not focus on where they 're not , okay ? okay , so -- so we go to the boutique . nothing 's missing . nothing is out of place . i guarantee you , lauren is in the same place where jana is . michael : let 's talk about the amusement park that you searched tonight . kevin : i told you , it was deserted . it may as well have had tumbleweed rolling around . michael : okay , so it 's probably a dead end . all right , but if we 're gon na still follow the clue you got in your text , where else would we hear calliope music ? kevin : well , we know it 's not the circus , right ? you said you have tickets for next month with fen . michael : yeah , you know , he 's really looking forward to it . he talks nonstop about the high - wire act . lauren and i had to keep him from -- kevin : it 's okay . it 's okay . michael : ( sighs ) why ? why ? why did they take jana ? why did they take lauren ? why ? kevin : okay , before jana disappeared , she found out something about ryder and daisy . maybe lauren was on to that , too . michael : no , no . lauren would have told me if she knew anything . kevin : well , look , you might think this is crazy , but what if we 've all been targeted from the beginning ? right ? i mean , my long - lost brother shows up right around the same time this whole terroni thing is going down . michael : and he just coincidentally happens to work for the person behind that whole mess . kevin : yeah , who 's saying that he 's workin ' for someone else ? michael : sarah smythe . kevin : the woman in the alley . surveillance camera catches a woman tossing a gun . could that be sarah ? michael : okay . all right , fine . say -- say that 's true . say that they have set up this whole elaborate sting . but for what purpose ? what did they have against us ? kevin : i do n't know . i do n't know . we 're still missing something . michael : ( stammers ) something huge to connect all these pieces . what the hell is this all about ? why , kevin ? why did they take lauren ? for god sakes , where is lauren ? where is jana ? [ scene_break ] lauren : ( grunts ) ( gasps ) lauren : daisy ? hello ? anyone ? ( whimpers ) hello ? help ! ( muffled cries ) lauren : wha -- ( muffled cries continue ) lauren : hello ? help ! help ! ( sighs ) [ next_on ] nina : have you seen cha -- lauren : jana , is that really you ? jana : lauren , it 's you ? michael : she was being drugged by a pair you arrested and your coworkers released . now why are n't you looking into them ? | the athletic club has exploded . victor helps nikki from the rubble inside the club . nikki worries as to where victoria is . upstairs in the club , victoria and billy get out of the bed where they have been making love . victoria wonders if it had been an earthquake . victoria tells billy that they can not go downstairs together . michael calls to check on lauren , because he can not find her anywhere . in the ladies ' powder room , finding katherine unconscious , jill urges her to wake up . phyllis comes to and calls out for nick , who had just come into the club . nick quickly helps her up and back into her chair . phyllis urges nick to go upstairs and check on sharon and faith . emily ( patty ) comes to and starts to whimper for jack . jack finds emily and helps her out of the club . emily worries about adam 's whereabouts . victor , nikki , and victoria are reunited . nick finds faith all right , but sharon is unconscious , lying on the floor . jack tells billy that adam is to blame for the explosion . phyllis questions emily about adam . ashley , jack , and billy arrive upstairs to see how sharon is . nick stays with sharon while billy goes for help , and ashley takes faith out of the building . owen tells victor that adam can not be found . when owen hears that a body was found in the basement , victor insists on going with him to investigate . |
victoria : this really seems to be our day for running into each other . genevieve : along with most of genoa city 's corporate elite . victoria : are you here to meet with one of them ? genevieve : no , not at all . i was planning a very solitary lunch . victoria : oh . well , i 'm just having coffee , and you 're welcome to join me . maybe that 'll keep the vultures at bay . genevieve : okay . that 'll give us a chance to go over some of those production issues , as well . victoria : oh , yeah , great . well , we can talk about whatever you want . genevieve : mm . i could n't have planned this one better if i 'd tried . tucker : i 'd like to send a special drink to the woman in the purple coat . nikki : oh , that woman . why does she have to strut and preen like she 's the queen of egypt ? jack : yeah , genevieve has never been one to shy away from the spotlight . ( drops menu ) victor : let me get it for you . there we go . so it was nice of you to ... drop jack off . nikki : well , um , yes , and i - i was gon na go , but now that i see victoria 's here , maybe i 'll spend a little time with her . victor : i think victoria and genevieve are having a business luncheon . nikki : well , then perhaps we should n't interrupt . victor : uh - huh . nikki : do you want to leave with me ? victor : no , no . uh , i 'll see you at home , okay ? i got some things to deal with . victoria : this expansion will reflect really well on you . genevieve : it will boost the price when i go to sell . victoria : mm - hmm . victor : if you do n't mind , i would like a word with you , genevieve . victoria : we 're in the middle of something , dad . genevieve : i 'm sure we can pick that up later , victoria . victoria : maybe tomorrow . genevieve : sure . tomorrow , then . victoria : great . victoria : hi , jack . hi , mom . nikki : ( sighs ) i can not believe your father hijacked your meeting like that . jack : it was rude and unnecessary , but quintessential victor . anyone surprised ? victoria : no , that 's true , but i am not gon na sit here and watch . i think i 'm gon na go home and check on chelsea . nikki : oh , i 'm gon na come with you . victoria : okay . nikki : jack , i 'll see you later , okay ? jack : thanks . thanks . nikki : ( makes kissing sounds ) victor : do n't you think it 's prudent to consider all of your options ? genevieve : and entertaining , as well . victor : well , i suggest you stop playing games and do what is best for you and your company . genevieve : ah . and what would that be ? victor : you know what that would be -- to sell to me . you and i know damn well that no one is gon na top my offer . genevieve : still , i need to ponder . victor : okay , well , you keep on pondering , and when you so feel like it , just knock at my office door , all right ? it 's always open . adam : could i have a lunch menu , if you do n't mind , and a coffee ? ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) adam : this is `` man of leisure . `` how may i direct your call ? chelsea : do you have a stir - crazy friend department ? adam : um , what do you need ? chelsea : i need to get out of here -- now . we could do lunch , tea . i - i will slog through slush . i do n't care -- anything ! adam : walls closing in ? chelsea : ( sighs ) yes , and they have got ears and they have got eyes . you do n't even understand . ( sighs ) i could really use some company . adam : i 'm at the club . come on down . chelsea : ohh , yes ! you have saved my sanity . i just have a couple errands to run , and i will meet you there . abby : are you going someplace ? hey dad . see how the carrots i grow genevieve : only you would send me a wine cooler . tucker : yeah . you used to love those things . genevieve : never seen one served here before . how 'd you manage to get it ? tucker : well , um , they had to send a busboy out to get it . genevieve : oh , you went to a lot of trouble . tucker : i like to go the extra mile . genevieve : ( laughs ) tucker : why not do it for you ? genevieve : yeah , right . nobody more deserving than me . tucker : all this competition for your attention -- bushels of money being thrown at you . ( inhales deeply ) you must be eating it up . genevieve : you 're overstating it . tucker : do n't deny it . i know you . genevieve : it 's been a long time since you 've known me , tucker . tucker : people do n't change that much . ashley : jackie , hi . jack : hey . ashley : mm , i did n't know you were gon na be here . i 'm gon na have a seat real quick , okay ? jack : yeah , hi . ashley : hi . we have a lot to talk about . jack : well , it 's gon na have to be another time . i 'm meeting someone . ashley : look , i know this is n't the best place to have an important conversation . jack : okay , good . ashley : no , no , no , no , no . look , i really hate the thought of you even considering that risky surgery . i hate it so much , jack . jack : really ? i never would have guessed . ashley : and also , i 'm never gon na be comfortable with you contemplating having business ... jack : ashley , we have to have this conversation at another time . ashley : with genevieve . look , just do me one favor . i have to get this in before you run away from me . i really need you to stop and consider what you 're doing before you make any big decision . please , just slow down . jack : being tied to this chair has given me a lot of time to think . ashley : i did n't mean it like that . jack : i may have been injured . i have n't forgotten what i want , and i intend to get it . ashley : i understand that , but if you go about it the wrong way -- jack : as far as beauty of nature goes , everyone else is going to be sorely disappointed ... ashley : jack . jack : including your husband over there . ashley : excuse me . ashley : well , hi . tucker : hi . hey , beauty . ashley : wow , hi . tucker : what 's up ? hi . ashley : this is so interesting , is n't it ? running into each other this way ? ( laughs ) tucker : ( chuckles ) abby : you had a huge smile on your face , and i was just wondering who put it there . chelsea : i did n't realize we were b.f.f . 's now . abby : we ca n't have a friendly conversation ? chelsea : this seems more like an interrogation to me . abby : ( sighs ) look , since we are practically roomies -- chelsea : ah , that was not my choice , and you even admitted to me that you came here to spy on me , so ... abby : mm . i was kind of bitchy about that . chelsea : kind of ? abby : can you blame me , given the situation ? upside -- it 's gone a lot better than expected , do n't you think ? why do n't we just be pleasant with each other ? chelsea : sure . actually , i have an idea that would make things really pleasant . abby : excellent . what ? chelsea : how about you move out ? abby : no can do . got ta stick until billy gets back . chelsea : ( sighs ) whenever that happens . abby : ( sighs ) chelsea , i do get what you 're going through , okay ? chelsea : really ? you 've been pregnant and spied on before , too ? abby : ( laughs ) no , but i know what it 's like constantly having eyes on you . chelsea : okay , my life is nothing like your vapid reality videos . abby : whoa . back off dissing my art . chelsea : naked art ? abby : i 'm not the one who got you in this mess . ( footsteps approach ) chelsea : wha -- victoria : is there a problem ? victor : hello , son . adam : hi . you here for , uh , a business lunch ? victor : no , i 'm not . adam : are you meeting sharon again or something ? victor : no , i actually came to see you . genevieve : tucker was just saying hello , but if you two have a lunch date -- ashley : no , we do n't . genevieve : oh . tucker : genevieve and i were just discussing her sale of beauty of nature . ashley : oh , really ? well , since i work for the competition , maybe i 'd better leave , right ? so you can speak privately . genevieve : oh , that 's not necessary . tucker : no . genevieve : i already know what tucker has to offer . ashley : well , do n't you work fast ? tucker : ( clears throat ) genevieve : i 'll be in touch . tucker : yeah . tucker : ( sighs ) chelsea : there 's no problem . abby : she 's right . it 's not like , uh , a red alert situation . nikki : well , then what is it ? abby : head - butting . it 's pretty standard for us . it 's not like chelsea and i were ever going to be besties . nikki : oh , thank goodness , because victoria and i really had no idea what we were about to walk in on . chelsea : uh , no , like abby said , there 's really nothing for you to be concerned about . nikki : well , then i wo n't be . my goodness , that baby 's coming along . chelsea : uh , yeah . ( laughs ) it 's crazy how fast he 's growing . i feel like every other day , i gain 5 pounds and grow 6 inches . nikki : mm . it wo n't be long now . chelsea : yeah . he ca n't come fast enough for me . anyway , i was just leaving . victoria : oh , chelsea , uh , did you say that you were out of prenatal vitamins ? chelsea : yeah , i 'm actually gon na stop by the drugstore . um -- victoria : oh , i -- you do n't actually have to do that , because , um , i picked some up for you . here . chelsea : uh , you did n't have to do that , victoria . i was n't gon na forget to take my vitamins . victoria : oh , i know , i was n't trying to imply that . i was just trying to be helpful . chelsea : right . okay , thanks . well , i 'll see you . victoria : uh , abby and i have plans , but we 'll check back in with you later . chelsea : i 'm sure you will . nikki : i 'm sorry , did you say something , chelsea ? chelsea : i just said i 'll be seeing you . bye . victoria : bye . nikki : bye . ( door closes ) victoria : ( sighs ) adam : so you came looking for me , huh ? what do you think i did now ? victor : nothing , son . i just merely came to check on you . adam : well , i 'm merely super . victor : and i 'm very glad to hear that . adam : come on , dad . we know there 's more to you being here right now . victor : there is . adam : so say it . victor : i 'm very glad you got your eyesight back , son . adam : you mean that ? victor : yep , i do . adam : you had , uh ... you had a few other opportunities to say that to me before , and you did n't , so why now ? victor : ( sighs ) victor : you and i have had our issues , serious issues . i was close to disowning you several times . but i do n't wish blindness on my son , and i 've been thinking about the epiphany you had . adam : about being a better person ? victor : yeah . maybe getting your vision back means that you 're on the right path . adam : well ... i saw the light , and then i literally saw the light . ca n't help but feel like there 's -- i do n't know , like , a connection between the two . victor : i 'm very glad to hear that you 're encouraged . adam : okay . dad , i have to ask . we 're having a great father - and - son talk here . victor : mm - hmm . adam : is it because you 're genuinely happy for me , or is it that you are afraid that i might slip back into old habits , now that i can see and i 'm able to cause trouble again ? sarge : jack . jack : hey , sarge . i 'm glad you could join me . sarge : well , we could have met at your house . you did n't have to invite me out to a fancy lunch . jack : well , hey , it 's just my way of saying thank you . sarge : uh , if you say so , but if you think i 'm going to go any easier on you because of this , forget it . jack : oh , i would n't presume you would lighten up on anyone for any reason at all . sarge : is that a compliment or a complaint ? jack : maybe a little of both . what are you in the mood for ? sarge : how about the truth , as always ? what 's this all about , jack ? jack : i told you , it 's gratitude . i truly appreciate everything that you 've done for me in trying to get me back on my feet . sarge : are you about to give up ? jack : no . i am changing course , though . i am no longer gon na need your services . sarge : this is a mistake . jack : i 've made my decision . i 'm going ahead with the surgery that 's going to allow me to walk again . ( bell rings ) victoria : dad is just doing his thing . abby : his `` i 'm right because i own the world `` thing ? victoria : his `` you 're a terrible daughter , victoria `` thing . abby : why ? nikki : because she wants to buy beauty of nature . victoria : which is exactly what he would do if he was in my position . abby : wait , wait , wait . where did this happen ? nikki : gloworm . victoria : he interrupted my conversation with genevieve and tried to woo her right in front of my face . nikki : totally uncalled - for . abby : wait , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . you would be , like , the perfect owner for beauty of nature . you know that company better than anyone . victoria : thank you . abby : you 're so plugged into the cosmetics world . i really think you could take it to the iconic level . victoria : thank you . thank you very much . would you like to come and work for me once i make the deal ? abby : hell no . nikki : ooh , i would say that 's emphatic . abby : i love my sister , but this is why i did n't go work for genevieve , okay ? i knew how dad would react . nikki : he does expect unflinching loyalty when it comes to his family . victoria : hmm , well , what about his loyalty to us ? abby : it does n't matter , and i have visited the dark side of victor newman and i never , ever want to drive by there again . victoria : well , you may not always have a choice . nikki : as long as you stay away from his businesses . victoria : you do n't have to overtly cross dad . i mean , just make a decision that he does n't like . abby : we have been getting along just fine . victoria : have you forgotten how he bullied you over `` the naked heiress `` ? and do n't forget our lawsuit . abby : let 's not mention it , okay ? victoria : look , that was your first big falling - out with dad , but he always , always finds failings with nick and me . abby : i 'm gon na stick with safe topics , not going to work for or against any of his companies , and peace will prevail . victoria : mm . well , you know , dad wants to dictate every facet of our lives , and he always will . right , mom ? nikki : i have to admit , when it comes to his family , he does require loyalty . however ... i will always hope that things will get better . victor : so what you 're saying is there must be some agenda behind my well- wishes for you . is that it ? adam : if past behavior is any indication ... victor : son , perhaps you 're not the only one who sees things differently . adam : a supportive dad -- how novel . victor : you do n't believe it , do you ? adam : let 's just -- let 's put it this way . whether or not i believe your sincerity , whether or not you believe mine , it does n't matter . the point is , i 'm trying , but if you 're looking for proof , i got nothing . victor : you have nothing to prove to anyone ... not anyone . just prove it to yourself . once you do that , you 'll be on the right track . adam : i 'll remember that . victor : i hope that epiphany you had about changing your ways will stay with you . i 'll see you around , son . chelsea : mr. newman . ( scoffs ) huh . adam : hey . chelsea : hi . adam : what was that , uh , little dance you did with my father ? chelsea : oh , you know , just more of the same . all of the abbotts and the newmans , except for you , like to treat me like i 'm beneath them . adam : of course they do . chelsea : ( exhales quickly ) adam : that 's where they think everyone is -- beneath them . chelsea : ( sighs ) jack : i 'm sorry . i know this is short notice . sarge : oh , no worries , jack . i 've got a full client list . jack : well , that 's good . sarge : what 's good about it is that my clients know they need me . they also know that it takes extremely hard work to achieve their goals . jack : you honestly think i 'm doing this because i do n't want to lift weights ? sarge : i 'm not judging you . i mean , who would n't want to blow off years of grueling physical therapy for a couple of hours in surgery ? jack : if i thought physical therapy would get me out of this chair , i would do the work . i would put in the time . sarge : then do it . jack : the surgery is going to do it . sarge : you 're looking for a quick fix , jack ... jack : no , i am not . sarge : and you want it so bad that you are willing to risk erasing any chance of ever walking again . jack : i am taking the best shot i have right now . sarge : ( puts hands together ) then i guess we 're done here . jack : well , i wish you well , sarge . sarge : and i wish you good luck . tucker : i kept my word . ashley : ( sighs ) tucker : i did n't act on what you told me about beauty of nature being for sale until i heard it elsewhere . genevieve told me herself . ashley : and then you did n't waste a single second , did you ? tucker : ( sighs ) i honestly do n't understand why this surprises you . i 've wanted this company ever since i came to town . ashley : it does n't surprise -- tucker : you even tried to help me get it . ashley : it does n't surprise me , tucker , it disappoints me . tucker : why ? ashley : ( sighs ) i understand that you want beauty of nature , but you do n't need it . tucker : what does that have to do with anything ? ashley : you ca n't understand that it would bother me that my husband is determined to compete with my family 's business ? tucker : this is not personal . ashley : ( gasps ) it 's personal to me ! tucker : ( sighs ) uh , will you just sit down with me for a second ? tucker : please , explain that to me . ashley : ( sighs heavily ) it seems that my feelings do n't carry any weight with you . tucker : that is n't true . ashley : well , we 're married , and i 'm starting to think that maybe that means something else to me than it does to you . genevieve : i thought you were going to be tied up all through lunch . jack : yeah , my meeting went shorter than anticipated . genevieve : it seemed very short to me , and you did n't seem to be having much fun , and the man you were with looked rather perturbed when he left . jack : the man i was with was my former physical therapist . genevieve : you did n't like him ? jack : i let him go because i 'm having the surgery . genevieve : and you have definitely made up your mind ? jack : i have . genevieve : well , that 's rather alarming . jack : and the reason i have n't run it by you or ashley or nikki is it 's not up for debate . it 's my decision to make , and i 'm not gon na hear any arguments against it . victoria : ( sighs ) sorry , i just do n't see any hope where dad and i are concerned . abby : because of what he pulled with billy and chelsea ? victoria : he paid her to sleep with my husband . you know , i 'm sure it 's killing him right now that he unintentionally gave billy and me a baby and my marriage happens to be stronger than ever . abby : hmm . nikki : are things really going well with chelsea ? victoria : yeah , so far , so good , though i 'm not gon na let my guard down . abby : that guard being me . victoria : yes , you , and thank you so much for being here and helping me keep an eye on things while billy 's gone . abby : ( chuckles ) all right . victoria : i appreciate it . nikki : yeah , you know , i really thought he 'd be back by now . victoria : yeah , he 's coming back soon . he 's gon na try to be back by easter . nikki : chelsea seemed pretty abrasive with you . abby : oh , other than being generally annoying , she has n't done anything wrong since i 've been here . maybe we should cut her some slack . nikki : oh , no , absolutely not . we do not give that girl an inch . we do n't give her half an inch . abby : that 's kind of harsh , is n't it ? victoria : maybe , but i ca n't let anything happen to this baby . i mean , billy and i have been trying to have a family of our own for so long , and it 's just been one loss after the other . ( sighs ) nikki : not this time , it is n't . not this time . victoria : mom . so even though chelsea has toed the line till now , until that baby really belongs to billy and me , i ca n't really afford to give her the benefit of the doubt . chelsea : well , thanks for hanging with me , adam . adam : well , you did say we 're friends ... chelsea : mm - hmm . adam : and i did a little research on that . apparently , hanging out is one of the major requirements , so come on , tell me , what is the necessity for this emergency get - together ? chelsea : i do n't know if it is the hormones or whatever , but i am having a really hard time keeping it together . adam : with victoria , you mean ? chelsea : i mean with the deluge that has become my life ! i mean , i 've bailed myself out of a lot of situations before , but now , it 's like ... ( sighs ) i have a father who wo n't even acknowledge my existence . i have a mother who leaves town without even telling me -- adam : well , yeah , but wait , i thought that was a good part , that she left . chelsea : ( sighs ) my mother and i have always had a very screwed - up relationship . ( exhales slowly ) adam : well , at least you and the baby are healthy . there 's always that . chelsea : that 's the other thing -- that is the other thing . i 've been doing everything i can to take good care of myself and this kid , and victoria and her family are all over me -- what i 'm eating , if i 'm sleeping enough , the vitamins . it 's like , i 've -- aah ! i 've never been this claustrophobic in my life . adam : walls closing in , huh ? chelsea : yeah , and i 'm really , really sick of it . ( sighs ) adam : well , what are you gon na do about it ? you 're not considering taking off before you have the baby , are you ? genevieve : we do n't have to talk about the surgery if you do n't want to . jack : thank you . i appreciate that . genevieve : is beauty of nature an acceptable topic ? jack : of course it is . kind of interesting how all of the players were in gloworm at the same time . genevieve : mm , almost as if we 'd planned it . jack : i certainly hold no grudge against victoria . in fact , i feel a little sympathy . genevieve : she has been a great c.e.o . jack : however , i did enjoy watching tucker and victor suck up to you so shamelessly , knowing they were going to lose . genevieve : ( laughs ) have you noticed how life becomes infinitely more pleasurable when you 've got something that everybody else wants ? jack : i 'm not sure i ever thought about that . genevieve : ( laughs ) and look where it 's brought the two of us . we are about to start a whole new chapter of our lives together . jack : acknowledging that , i have a little surprise for you . genevieve : ( chuckles ) chelsea : i do have serious fantasies -- hot beaches , cold beer , surfing , wearing a bikini again . adam : so you are thinking about leaving . chelsea : i would love to , but i wo n't . truthfully , i just want something to go right for me for once , that 's all . or i want the people in this town for two minutes to stop thinking of me as a cross between the spawn of satan and the village idiot . adam : that 's it . i got it . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : that 's why we 're friends . you 're the spawn of satan . i 'm the devil himself per `` restless style , `` so ... chelsea : right ! i totally forgot about that . see ? i knew we were destined to be a dynamic duo . adam : exactly . chelsea : that 's it . adam : at the very least . blow it up . chelsea : i forgot . ( laughs ) ( sighs ) tell me it 'll get better . adam : well ... having never been pregnant , i ca n't speak to that , but , um , i can relate to being under the town microscope , where all your moves are scrutinized . chelsea : well , wh - when did it stop ? adam : it has n't . chelsea : ( sighs ) adam : it 's like these people here , they make a decision about who you are , and then it 's near impossible to -- to change their opinion of you . chelsea : so how do you deal with that ? adam : you remember what 's important . you know who you are . chelsea : i used to . ( chuckles ) adam : look , if you 're lucky , you got someone , maybe more than one person , but you at least need that one person who sees the good in you . chelsea : well , then i guess i elect you for that . adam : look ... do right by the baby , do right by yourself . you do n't have to worry about all the rest . who cares what these other people in this town say ? victoria : i do n't know if i 'm in the mood to go out , abby . abby : ugh . victoria : i 'm so wiped . ( sighs ) abby : oh , all the more reason for shopping mania and a chick flick , and we 're seriously running behind schedule . victoria : why is n't chelsea back yet ? abby : uh , it has n't been that long . victoria : did she say where she was going ? abby : um , no . victoria : did you ask her ? abby : yes , i did , but i did n't push . victoria : well , why would she be so secretive about it ? abby : i do n't know . it honestly did n't seem like that . i - i think she 's just tired of us being all up in her -- her face . i mean , she does have the right to leave . she 's not under house arrest . victoria : no , but where could she be for so long ? abby : she probably just wanted to get out , like i do . let 's stick to the plan , end this day in a good place -- shopping . victor : you know , i 'd rather we talk at home . i have a lot of work to attend to , okay ? nikki : victor , you always have a lot of work to do , and this ca n't wait . victor : ( sighs ) okay , what is it ? nikki : i 'm very worried about what you 're doing to victoria . you did everything within your power to try to end her marriage to billy , and that failed , and so now you 're going after beauty of nature . victor : they are two separate issues . nikki : victor , no , they 're not . she 's c.e.o . of the company . that has been her baby since she was here at newman . victor : that company was a very profitable division of newman enterprises , and i will get it back , okay ? nikki : at what cost ? you 're constantly punishing her , and it 's got to stop ! victor : did you come here to try to stop it ? adam : chelsea , hey . chelsea : hi . adam : you left your phone ... chelsea : oh , my god , ohh ! adam : at the restaurant . yeah , i tried to reach you , but ... chelsea : pregnancy brain . i 've been forgetting all sorts of things . thank you for this . oh , my god . adam : no problem . chelsea : and , um , uh , thank you for the talkrttoo . adam : sure . use it to call me anytime you want . chelsea : okay . adam : hey . chelsea : wow . adam : are you okay ? chelsea : yeah , i 'm fi -- ( laughs ) yeah , i 'm -- i 'm fine . i -- whoo ! i forget that my center of gravity has shifted since pregnancy . thank you . adam : it 's understandable . chelsea : that 's . ( laughs ) it 's bizarre . thank you . adam : take a load off . victoria : what are you doing ? adam : i was just leaving , victoria . it 's no big deal . victoria : i told you to stay away from adam . chelsea : he was just helping me inside . victoria : the last time adam was hanging around a pregnant woman , he stole h baby . is that what you want to happen ? tucker : sorry , i had to take that . ( sighs ) ashley : i understand . really , i understand . re ( sighs ) tucker : listen , beauty , our marriage means just as much to me as it does to you . ashley : it seems sometimes that that 's not true . tucker : i love you . i hope you do n't have any doubts about at . ashley : oh , hey , i do n't have any doubts about that . tucker : but nobody has ever told me how to run my business . ashley : i am not trying to tell you how to run your business . that is not what i 'm saying . tucker : i never have , and i never will try to tell you w to run yours . i know how you 'd feel if i did . am i right ? ashley : of course you 're right ! that 's not -- ( sighs ) do n't you see what 's happening ? what 's happening between us ? this wall is coming between us now . tucker : there does n't have to be wall . ( cell phone rings ) ashley : uh , sorry . oh , it 's the office . i have to take this . ashley abbott . tucker : ( sighs ) victor : i 'm not trying to punish victoria by getting beauty of nature back , okay ? nikki : victor , you have so much , and she wants it desperately just let her have it . victor : the company was mine . it was stolen from me . i have every right to get it back . nikki : oh , my god , what , are we 6 years old ? and what , to hell with your daughter ? victor : listen carefully to what i 'm saying to you now . our daughter has a hell of a reputation in business . e has great acumen , all right ? everyone likes her in business . she could have worked for any company she wanted to . but she chose to work with genevieve atkinson . she 's not that innocent , is she ? nikki : i ha that our family is at odds . i hate it ! victor : it 'll be all right . nikki : really ? because there does n't seem to be end in sight . victor : when i get back beauty of nature , victoria can come with it , okay ? nikki : oh , my god . i believe you actually think that . victor : i do . nikki : after everything you 've put her through , you think that she 's gon na work with you again ? victor : i certainly hope so . nikki : victor , ' do n't you understand that you are pushing her farther and farther away ? and the way you treated her today , she 's gon na fight even harder for beauty of nature . victor : she can fight all she wants ! that company was mine ! it was stolen from me ! just like jack abbott and tucker mccall , she can fight all she wants . i 'm gon na get it back ! nikki : oh , my god . now you 're just lumping her in with your other rivals . victor : you bet ! nikki : ( slaps purse ) okay . ( stomps feet ) i will let you get back to your ... work . victor : you do that . jack : i have made all the arrangements for our wedding . genevieve : really ? do i get to know when and where ? jack : next week in vegas . you em surprised . genevieve : ( laughs ) i 'm deliriously happy . oh , jack , i 'm so excited ! ( laughs ) jack : it is my pleasure . and let 's remember , this is our secret until the timing is right . genevieve : okay . but when everybody finds out that we 're married and that you own beauty of nature , ooh , there are gon na be fireworks ! ( laughs ) jack : bring on the noise , i am ready . genevieve : ( laughs ) i 'll be , too . i got ta run , all right ? jack : yeah . genevieve : i 'll let myself out . jack : okay . genevieve : ( clears throat ) ( chuckles ) genevieve : ( sighs ) genevieve : hmm . ( telephone rings ) victor : well , genevieve . i was thinking about you . genevieve : you said your door was always open . victor : well , to you , anytime , so come by . genevieve : i will . i 've got some good news . victor : well , if it 's good news , why do n't you tell me now ? [ next_on ] daisy : the restraining order says you have to leave . sorry . phyllis : you 're hardly sorry . kay : i assume we 're talking . about , uh , beauty of nature . you want me to buy it ? chelsea : you 're no better than my mother . you 're just using me for whatever you can get . | at gloworm , victoria persuades genevieve to join her at her table to keep the vultures away from her . genevieve agrees until victor walks up and asks to talk to her alone . tucker sends a special drink to genevieve . nikki kisses jack good - bye as she and victoria leave . victor urges genevieve to sell to him . as victor leaves the table , genevieve winks at jack . in the athletic club bar , adam gets a call from chelsea , who wants to join him for lunch . abby comes in and wants to know where chelsea is going . jack watches genevieve as she thanks tucker for the drink and they get a table together . ashley comes in and joins jack at his table . she tries to persuade jack not to have the surgery . jack makes mention that tucker is at a nearby table . ashley immediately gets up and joins genevieve and tucker . an argument ensues when chelsea tells abby to move out . when victoria and nikki walk in , both chelsea and abby begin to make excuses as to what they were talking about . chelsea becomes annoyed when she finds out that victoria picked up her prenatal vitamins . victor approaches adam at the bar and tells him that he is glad that he got his eyesight back . adam is suspicious about adam . ashley finds out from genevieve that tucker made an offer for beauty of nature . |
leslie : i 'm just picturing the look on wheeler 's face when the police show up and arrest him . neil : right . yeah ? you think he 'll be a little less smug than usual ? leslie : oh , well , i do n't know . but whatever the case , it wo n't bring my mother back . neil : no . leslie : or make up for the years my dad lost in prison or the hell tyler and i went through , but ... its justice . neil : yeah . leslie : and it 's gon na taste so sweet . neil : i know it will . come here . give me a hug . mm ! leslie : mm . neil : all right . now , it 's been a long day . leslie : yeah . neil : you should go home , kick back , take it easy . you deserve it . [ knock on door ] tyler : hey . finished the layouts . neil : oh , yeah . right on time . appreciate that . leslie : my talented brother . tyler : yeah , okay . you were all upset before . what 's changed ? leslie : it 's over , tyler . dad 's free . [ scene_break ] nick : oh ! justice crusader of the year . avery : well , i do n't know about that . it 's still pretty early in the year . nick : look at what you 've accomplished in the last 24 hours . wheeler is about to be arrested for murder , and your client is about to be released . avery : yes , i have to go find leslie and fill her in on what happens next . nick : yeah , so , what are you doing ? let 's celebrate . avery : yes . hopefully without being interrupted this time . nick : does that mean you 're free ? avery : yes , it does . i am free . tonight is perfect . i ca n't wait to be alone with you . nick : the feeling is mutual . [ scene_break ] kyle : oh ! hey . abby : hey . kyle : sorry , i just got back from my run . abby : oh , good . i just wanted to go over the sunscreen promo ideas . kyle : are n't dad and phyllis handling that ? abby : yeah , well , with them in istanbul , i thought we could just keep things moving . why are you here ? why are you not at the office ? kyle : i just decided to work from home today . abby : really ? how come ? kyle : yeah , i just kind of wanted a change of scenery . abby : oh . summer - free zone . probably a good idea . you probably got a lot more done . kyle : wait , wait , wait . you think i 'm hiding out to avoid a high - school girl ? abby : a high - school girl with an epic crush ? i 'll bet that 's why you were texting me the day of the wedding sounding pretty desperate . kyle : i was ? what ? abby : so , what has little miss aggressive done now that has you hiding out at home ? [ scene_break ] summer : so ... what are you doing -- ? [ cell phone chimes ] summer : oh , my god . [ sighs ] noah : what 's wrong ? summer : my mom and jack are in new york waiting for their flight to istanbul and she just keeps texting me , `` what are you doing ? who are you with ? `` i 'm 18 . when is she gon na get that ? noah : oh , it does n't get any better when you 're older . i 'm 23 . my mom still gives me a hard time about ... stuff . summer : oh . thank you , noah . that is really depressing . when is this gon na change ? how old do we have to be ? noah : i do n't know . maybe we could ask dad when grandpa stopped interfering in his life . summer : oh , my god . it 's never gon na stop . noah : but at least i can do something right now so that my family 's not on top of me all the time . summer : what are you talking about ? [ scene_break ] victor : you took that bullet for me . you saved my life . why ? [ footsteps approaching ] sharon : knock , knock . adam : sharon . hey . sharon : am i interrupting ? victor : yep . adam : it 's okay . come in . sharon : i 'm sorry i have n't been around , but , you know , i 've been busy at newman . how are you doing ? adam : feeling halfway decent , actually . sharon : that is so good to hear . adam : jack tells me you 're doing a fine job . sharon : well , it has n't been that long , but that 's nice . you know , i 'm just keeping the seat warm until you come back . victor : you got that right . you 're not gon na run the company into the ground again . [ scene_break ] tyler : what are you talking about ? gus ' appeal was denied . leslie : there 's new evidence . so , the dna that they found in our house that did n't belong to any of us -- they matched it to the real killer . neil : marcus wheeler . tyler : wheeler killed our mom ? leslie : she was having an affair . and since she worked in wheeler 's office , it makes sense that he 's the man she got involved with . neil : you know , it 's interesting , but when the congressman talked to your sister , he referred to your mother as lin instead of belinda . tyler : yeah , that 's -- that 's the name that gus used to call her -- lin . leslie : a nickname used by two men she was close to . made me suspicious . neil : and now , see , with the dna evidence linking wheeler to the crime scene -- tyler : whoa , so he not only had an affair with her , but he killed her ? leslie : i know . i know , it 's a lot to take in right now . but i 'm hoping maybe one day you 'll be able to forgive our father . [ scene_break ] avery : dylan , what are you doing ? why are you wearing that t - shirt ? dylan : i 'm working , to pay you back your bail money . avery : you hired him ? nick : the sooner he can pay you back , the happier i will be . [ cell phone rings ] nick : i got to take this . nick newman . avery : okay , what -- what are you doing ? you do n't have to pay me back . dylan : what do you mean ? you know i do n't like being indebted to people . avery : that 's not how we see this . dylan : that 's how i see it . you helped me , and i ca n't go anywhere for a month , anyway . avery : okay , well , ca n't you find a way to make money where you 're not working for my boyfriend ? dylan : uh ... maybe i can relaunch my career as a pool hustler . mm - hmm . avery : oh , well , if you 're gon na go that route , not only will you never pay me back , but you 'll also starve . dylan : i 'm not that bad . avery : you are the worst non - vision - impaired pool player i know . dylan : come on . i might be better since then . avery : i hope so , because you could n't get any worse . dylan : [ laughs ] that was my plan . i was trying to make you think i was terrible , then i could swoop in for the big score . avery : that was your plan ? to lose 100 or so games to me and suddenly start playing for real ? dylan : i 'm all about long - term thinking . avery : ah . dylan : you do n't believe me , let me show you . we 'll play sometime . avery : okay , it 's a date . i mean , it 's not -- it 's not a date . dylan : [ laughs ] avery : stop it . you tricked me . that 's not even funny . [ scene_break ] sharon : do you really want to do this in front of adam ? victor : my son was gravely injured when he put you in charge . i do n't think he knew what he was doing . adam : no , i -- i knew what i was doing . you did n't -- you did n't come here to check up on me , did you , dad ? came to check up on the company , gauge how ripe it was for the taking . how long until you go to the board members behind my back , start talking about me ? victor : you know , son , for your information , that was n't it at all . if that had been the case , i would have told you , okay ? adam : well , naturally , you want to start to take advantage of this situation , dad . sharon : so , i have to get going . i 'm gon na get back to work , but i 'll see you later . adam : you know where to find me . i 'm not going anywhere . sharon : [ chuckling ] okay . adam : okay , dad . you 've made your appearance . so , why are you still here ? victor : [ sighs ] because you and i are n't finished , son . [ scene_break ] abby : summer was in the office half naked ? which half ? kyle : i 'm not joking , abby . abby : i 'm not joking , okay ? it is important . kyle : she claimed that she spilled coffee down the front of her shirt . abby : oh , how convenient . kyle : so i walk in and she 's standing there in her bra , so i give her my jacket , and then phyllis walks in . abby : oh , good ! i bet that calmed everyone down . kyle : yeah , not exactly , but i made it clear that nothing is going on between us . abby : right . did phyllis buy that ? kyle : i was n't lying , abby ! okay , sure , if summer were my age , i might go for her . she 's cute . she 's fun . abby : she 's throwing herself at you every chance she can . kyle : and that never hurts , really . abby : except that she 's in high school ! you have to stay away from her ! kyle : i know ! abby : do you ? then why are you encouraging her with all this `` friend `` stuff ? kyle : look , it 's all moot anyway . she 's been transferred to neil 's division . once she 's out of the building , she wo n't be bumping into me every two seconds . she 'll forget i even exist . abby : i would not count on that . summer -- she just asked me for advice on how to move out of the friend 's category with an older guy . kyle : [ laughs ] abby : yeah . mm ! i wonder who 's she 's talking about . kyle : [ groans ] abby : if summer is taking off her clothes to get you to notice her , you better be prepared for more of the same . [ scene_break ] summer : so , what is this plan ? noah : i 'm going to get my own apartment . summer : that is so cool ! we could -- we could get a place together . how awesome would that be ? noah : no , not awesome . that -- that 's not remotely awesome , and you 'd be a terrible roommate . how would you even pay for your share of the rent ? summer : seriously ? noah , you have a trust fund . you 'd really make me pay ? noah : i do n't have access to that trust until i 'm 25 . same as you . besides , the idea is to be on my own . i was just looking at rental units . summer : anything good ? noah : well , so far , the best i can afford is a flat with three roommates and a bathtub in the kitchen . summer : [ laughs ] noah : and that 's one of the nicer ones . summer : yeah , like dad and sharon would let you live in some dump . noah : on my own . that means without help . summer : okay , that is so stupid . we are newmans . we should be living -- [ cell phone chimes ] summer : oh , my god ! noah : phyllis again ? summer : [ sighs ] `` i am with noah . `` 10 exclamation marks . hmm . smile . smile . mm ! see ? there 's proof . noah : i know that your mom likes to micromanage , but this is a lot , even for her . summer : yeah . noah : what did you do ? summer : why do you immediately assume that i did something ? noah : because i know you . i 'll tell you what -- i 'm gon na get a refill . you can tell me the truth when i come back , or at least it 'll give you enough time to come up with something that does n't involve ... kyle abbott . [ cell phone chimes ] noah : phyllis text you again ? summer : no . it 's your phone . naked pictures , huh ? is that what that hoochie mama 's sending you now ? noah : she 's been doing that lately . summer : mm - hmm . it 's bold . very bold . does stuff like that work ? noah . noah : mm , we 'll talk later . i got to go . summer : [ chuckles ] all right , tell adriana that i said hi . [ scene_break ] nick : tomorrow night is gon na be huge . this band has a huge internet following . i think you can expect some pretty big tips . dylan : you are determined to make me rich so i can pick avery back and get the hell out of town , are n't you ? nick : no , i 'm just trying to be helpful , but with this big night , there 's gon na be a lot of underage college kids , so we got to be vigilant with the ids . dylan : got it . thanks for the tip . and , really , thanks for the job . i do appreciate it . nick : you know , dylan , i did n't do it for you . i did it for avery . dylan : i 'm sure she 'll be pleased that you were looking out for me . nick : i think she 'll be a lot happier when you finish up this court thing and you can leave town . she can focus on more important things . dylan : you know , the great thing about avery is her loyalty , and once she gets close to somebody , she stays that way . it 's one of the reasons i admire her so much . nick : i agree with you completely . when she commits to something , she does it with her whole heart . but if you lie to her , she 's gon na move on and find someone else she can trust , someone who wo n't leave her . [ scene_break ] avery : after i filed the paperwork for gus ' release , i called the appellate judge 's office in milwaukee , and the clerk has informed me that the conviction has been vacated . leslie : so , it 's official . avery : mm - hmm . leslie : oh , my . hallelujah . does dad know ? avery : he was my second call . neil : amazing . i ca n't imagine the joy he felt after hearing that . avery : a whole lot of joy and a whole lot relief . leslie : yes , yes . thank you . thank you so much , avery , for hanging in there . you believed in my father when no one else would . avery : tyler , are you okay ? tyler : my father was horrible to my mother . he was always calling her names , yelling in her face at the top of his lungs . he 'd pick fights with her just to be mean . and you know what ? maybe if he was n't such a bad husband , she would n't have had an affair and got killed . leslie : i know you 're upset . avery : i understand why you feel the way you do , tyler , but despite how gus treated belinda , he was not guilty of murder . wheeler was . and so your mother and your father are both victims in this . leslie : you 're right . very right . and i just thank you again for your hard work . avery : well , i 'm sorry that it took 12 years to find the real killer . neil : oh , avery , it might never have happened if it were n't for you . i mean , you stirred up the hornets ' nest which led the police to wheeler . avery : well ... leslie : oh , my goodness . that 's right . someone tampering with your brakes , breaking into your place . wheeler had so much to lose , he wanted to stop you before the truth came out . neil : yeah , just like he had so much to lose if his affair with belinda came out . leslie : yeah . now that it 's over ... where do we go from here ? [ scene_break ] dylan : i never lied to avery . nick : you did n't ? dylan : i was injured . and i could n't make it back to my unit . once i got back to the states and i got healthy , the first thing i did was track her down . i came to genoa city to see how she was doing . nick : under an assumed name so you could secretly check her out . dylan : just to make sure she was okay . nick : she is okay . she 's with me . here . here 's your list for the week . dylan : that 's a hell of a list . does n't look like i 'm gon na have much free time . nick : well , do n't worry . every hour worked over 40 will get you time and a half , and you can pay avery back in record time . dylan : i 'm sure you want me starting right away . nick : no . we 're closed tonight . dylan : closed ? what , do we have a private party ? nick : yeah , you could say that . dylan : are you sure you do n't want me to help out ? nick : no , i got it covered . just go rest . we 'll see you tomorrow . dylan : somebody 's got to serve drinks if it 's a private -- nick : dylan , i got it covered . you know what ? you 're only gon na be working here nights , so maybe you could find a day job , pick up some extra cash , pay avery back quicker , and then get out of town sooner . dylan : i ca n't . my court date 's a month away . guess we 're stuck . nick : right . you know , normally , i do n't like to use my name for preferential treatment . it 's just not my thing . but , in this case , i think i 'd be willing to make an exception . dylan : what do you mean ? nick : i could talk to the sheriff or the judge -- does n't matter who . i can get these charges dropped , then you can be in your truck , headed out of genoa city for good . how 's that sound ? [ scene_break ] avery : you know , i 'm gon na grab some coffee . neil : yeah , i think i 'm going to join you . avery : yes , i 'll see you in a little while , leslie . leslie : everything we 've ever believed has turned out to be a lie . it 's enough to shake up anybody . tyler : gus was still a very bad guy . leslie : back then , yeah . he was . even he admits that . tyler : what , and you think 12 years in prison mellowed him out ? made him an all - around nice guy ? leslie : well , after the few visits i 've had with him , he does seem like a changed man . tyler : at least he was n't lying about being innocent . i just find it really hard to accept that the same guy that made our life hell is now supposed to be looked at like he 's some kind of saint . leslie : oh , no . come on , now . wait , wait . no , listen . listen . nobody is saying that . but he has paid a high price for his mistakes , which i 'm certain he regrets . i believe he deserves a second chance , tyler , and then from there we can move forward , have some kind of relationship in the future . tyler : yeah , well , not all of us . mom does n't have a future . leslie : i know you spent a lot of time wondering what life would have been like if mom did n't die . but maybe you should consider what you might lose if you reject our father again . tyler : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] kyle : as far as i 'm concerned , this entire summer situation is handled . abby : famous last words . kyle : i 'm going to take a shower . are you good with these promo ideas ? abby : yes , we 're good . thank you for your input . kyle : no problem . abby : i have to make a few work calls and then i 'll go . kyle : all right . see you tomorrow . [ knock on door ] abby : i 'll get it . [ sighs ] summer , what are you doing here ? summer : hi , um , i was trying to get a hold of my mom , but she 's away with jack . abby : yeah , and ? summer : and she must not have any cell reception , because none of my calls have gone through , so i was just hoping that kyle would have the number to the place they were staying . abby : well , i mean , you could have called . summer : oh , yeah , no , i was just down the street , so ... abby : well , no excuses , dear niece . kyle 's not here . summer : um [ chuckles ] yeah , his car 's outside . abby : actually , you know what ? i know where uncle jack is staying . i 'll just text you the info , okay ? summer : yeah . that would be great . thanks , abby . bye . abby : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] victor : let me ask you something . when that mad man crashed our party and , um ... aimed his gun with the intention of killing me , you leapt in front of me . why ? adam : [ sighs ] no time to think , i guess . victor : that 's exactly why i 'm asking the question . why did you want to save my life ? adam : well , maybe i do n't hate you as much as you thought i did , dad . victor : but , son , you came into the party with the intent of wanting to embarrass me , did n't you ? you wanted everyone to know that i hired a prostitute to set up jack abbott . now , with that kind of rage seething in you ... why would you want to save my life ? i 'd think you 'd rather see me dead . instead , you almost got killed . why ? adam : i do n't know what to tell you , dad . victor : tell me the truth . [ scene_break ] abby : okay . great . shoot me an e - mail and we 'll go from there . i 'm heading to the office now . [ scene_break ] dylan : can you really do that ? can you just make the charges disappear ? nick : just say the word . dylan : well , i got into a fight with the sheriff 's son . i did n't think that would be the kind of thing that could go away so easily . nick : the newmans have influence -- everywhere . one call , it 'll be like the fight never happened . dylan : well , i appreciate the offer . nick : so , what was the -- dylan : hold on . i got myself into this mess , and i need to take responsibility and get myself out of the mess by paying avery back and making the court date . besides , how do you think avery would feel if she found out you used your influence , your name to sway a public official ? i think she 'd be pretty disappointed . so , i think it 's best that i stay in genoa city and see this thing through ... no matter how long it takes . [ scene_break ] avery : i will let you know when gus is released . leslie : when do you think that will be ? avery : i think it will be soon , and i 'm gon na send you some information for some organizations that will help him with the transition . tyler : transition ? avery : yeah , this is an unusual situation . normally there would be a parole officer and a halfway house with counselors to ease him into society , but gus is n't gon na have any of that . he 'll only have you . tyler : [ scoffs ] so , we 're supposed to help him find a job and a place to live ? avery : well , for starters . you know , he 's been gone for 12 years . think of all the things that have changed during that time , and who 's gon na explain those changes to him ? tyler : i guess we are . avery : well , if not you , then who , tyler ? tyler : oh , yeah , sure , whatever . we 'll all sit around the table after a nice home - cooked meal . we 'll teach him how to use a smartphone . leslie : it 's a little overwhelming , but we 'll do our best . avery : well , like i told you , i 'm gon na put you in touch with some outreach groups that do great work , but , you know , the bulk of the work in this really comes from the family . tyler : family ? leslie : thank you . thanks , avery , for working so hard . avery : well , you know , when a door slams in my face , my usual response is to kick it open . leslie : oh , well , thank god you did . [ laughs ] all right , thanks , avery . avery : i will be in touch . leslie : all right . avery : bye . leslie : uh - oh . um ... you need to adjust your attitude . tyler : what ? i do n't need some lawyer talking to me like everything 's gon na be fine when gus gets out , like we used to be some big , happy family . leslie : avery did not say that . tyler : well , not in so many words , but that 's what i heard . leslie : well , what i heard is your father is joining you in the real world and we are his support system . tyler : that criminal can support hisself . leslie : he was found innocent . tyler : yeah , of murdering mom . but you and i both know that he 's guilty of so much other stuff . leslie : we need to be at that prison when he gets out , okay ? he 's faced this all alone all these years . he can not come out the same way . tyler : yeah , well , do n't count on me to be there . leslie : tyler , he needs us . tyler : i do n't need him . leslie : did you not hear what avery just said ? when fear slams a door in your face , you need to kick it down . now , i do n't know what you 're afraid of , little brother , but you need to let it go . [ scene_break ] wheeler : you 're my lawyer , sherman , you tell me . well , how much more harassment about this victor newman shooting at his ranch am i supposed to take ? the genoa city p.d . has called me in for questioning one too many times . next time they come after me , i want you to run interference . well , tell them the truth . tell them that i 've cooperated with their investigation , and i have nothing more to say . what kind of bad news ? [ scene_break ] victor : that call i took was from paul williams . seems they 're about to arrest marcus wheeler for murder . adam : [ groans ] murder ? who ? victor : a woman called belinda rogan that he worked with 12 years ago in milwaukee . they had an affair . so , i guess it 's just a matter of time before the cops realize that wheeler hired the assassin sent to kill me and then ending up shooting you . so , i guess justice will be done . adam : well , that 's great news . thank you for telling me , dad . now , if you do n't mind , i 'm very tired . victor : i understand that , son . so , why do n't you just lie back , relax , and i 'll talk , okay ? [ sighs ] you know , i did n't come here to talk about newman enterprises . did n't come here to talk about business . but about family . adam : what would that have to do with me ? victor : well , i 'll tell you . i 've often been accused of testing my kids for their level of loyalty , and there 's some truth in that . now , you 're a hell of a businessman . you 've proven that several times when you were asked to step in at newman . adam : careful , dad . being nice to me might kill you . victor : [ chuckles ] but when you threw yourself in front of me to save my life ... that proved something else to me . you 're every bit a newman as much as nicholas ... victoria ... and abby . i 'm very sorry it took me this long and that it took this ... near - death experience for me to realize that . but you 're my son . [ scene_break ] leslie : here 's the draft of the mcpherson contract . neil : all right . young lady . i thought i told you to go home . leslie : yeah , no . i ca n't . neil : sure you can . yeah , yeah . you just get in your car , you drive there , you pour yourself a glass of whatever makes you feel right , turn on some good music , shut off the lights , and shut out the world . leslie : yeah , i do n't want to be at home right now . neil : well , you do n't even have to go home . you could go to a spa , you know ? get a massage . maybe relax . leslie : now 's not the time , neil . neil : now 's not the time ? when is the right time ? honey , you 've been working hard , stressing out for the past few months . you got to take some time off . you got to pamper yourself . leslie : i know , but i need to just focus on work , otherwise i 'm gon na go crazy . neil : come on , it 's over . there 's no need to go crazy now . leslie : yeah , i 'm just thinking about my dad and all the years he spent stuck in prison . neil : hey . leslie : years he can never get back . neil : okay , look at me . i 'm right here . i 'm right here . look forward to the future . and , thanks to avery , your daddy 's got one . leslie : yeah . and once he gets out , what 's supposed to happen ? i mean , what kind of relationship are we really supposed to have ? gus is practically a stranger to me . i 'm not a kid anymore . a lot has changed . neil : hey . you know what i think ? the relationship with your father -- it 's up to you , you know ? you got a clean slate . i do n't think you should worry about it . i saw the way your dad looked at you . leslie , he adores you . he loves you . who would n't ? leslie : aww . thank you . thank you for trying to calm me down . neil : trying ? oh , my goodness . now what 's going on in that head of yours ? what else do you have to worry about ? leslie : tyler . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] tyler : i 'm here to meet a prisoner who 's about to be released . his name 's gus rogan . he 's my father . [ scene_break ] sharon : [ gasps ] whoa ! dylan : i surrender . sharon : déjà vu . dylan : do n't do it . sharon : all over again . hey , what are you doing here ? nick told me you left . dylan : yeah , i did . sharon : oh , but you 're back for a visit or ... dylan : it 's a long story . how 's your kitchen holding up , by the way ? sharon : it 's great . i mean , not that i get to use it that much because i 'm so busy at newman since i took over for adam . dylan : yeah , i just heard about what happened at the ranch . adam was shot ? sharon : yeah , he 's in the hospital . the first few days were pretty scary , but he 's on the mend now , and in the meantime , he put me in charge of the company . dylan : wow , he must have a lot of faith in you . sharon : he does , and i intend on living up to it . and speaking of faith -- dylan : how is my little helper ? sharon : she 's terrific . and that sweet tool kit that you left for her , it was adorable . thank you . she loves it . dylan : no problem . it 's my pleasure . well , it 's good seeing you again . sharon : yeah , good seeing you , too . so , um , so when do i get to hear the long story about why you 're back ? dylan : uh , yeah , i guess i should n't make it sound so mysterious . i ran into some unexpected legal difficulties . sharon : oh , well , i hope it 's not too serious , but if you need a good attorney ... dylan : actually , avery is helping me . [ scene_break ] avery : oh , no . do not tell me the electricity is out again . the contractor swore to me he fixed it . nick : no , the power is fine . avery : why are you closed , then ? why are there candles everywhere ? nick : it 's because of you . mm . avery : really ? [ scene_break ] summer : what took you so long ? [ scene_break ] adam : softening me up for the kill ? victor : no , i 'm speaking straight from the heart . i nearly lost you , son . adam : you did n't . i 'm right here . victor : and i 'm very glad . more than you know . adam : you have no idea how long i 've wanted to hear you say that . victor : yeah . there 's been a lot of water under the bridge , has n't there ? you and i have gone through a lot together , son . did n't have a chance to raise you as your mother wanted you to . grew up on a farm . you know , that was my intention , to keep you in genoa city and raise you . she did n't want it . you grew up without a father . i know how that is . so i 'm sorry it took me this long to accept you . adam : well , if you really mean that ... how about we stop this war between us ? [ scene_break ] wheeler : i just heard from my lawyer . it appears there 's a warrant out for my arrest . so be ready . if this charge sticks and i go down , i 'm taking jack abbott and victor newman along with me . [ scene_break ] sharon : avery ? well , she 's a very good attorney . you know , she has helped me out on more than one occasion . does nick know ? dylan : does he know i 'm back ? sharon : mm - hmm . dylan : yeah . sharon : oh . i bet he 's thrilled . dylan : ecstatic . sharon : [ laughs ] how long are you gon na stay ? dylan : uh , well , i have to be here for at least another month , and after that , i do n't know . i just might have reason to stay here longer . sharon : you mean avery ? [ scene_break ] avery : this is so nice . my kind of celebration . the perfect end to the perfect day . [ chuckles ] nick : well , as great as your victory was today , on behalf of your client , this night 's about so much more . avery : yes , it is about putting wheeler away . nick : avery , look at me . i 'm not a guy who makes a lot of big speeches . so i 'm just gon na fire away and hopefully i can get through it this time . avery : okay , nick -- nick : we think that we have our whole lives ahead of us . maybe we do n't . everything can be gone in an instant . and if i 've learned anything these past few weeks , it 's that you have to cherish every second that you get to spend on this earth . i mean , i 'm the luckiest guy in the world . i have everything a man could ever want right here , right now . i want more . i want a future with you , and i do n't want to wait anymore . i just want to do it . i want to spend the rest of my life with you starting right now . i love you , avery bailey clark . will you marry me ? avery : [ sighs ] [ next_on ] nikki : are you pregnant ? wheeler : belinda rogan ? alex : right , the woman you murdered . so sorry . allegedly murdered . wheeler : i never touched belinda rogan . avery : i do n't know what to say . nick : well , you could say yes . | avery informs leslie and tyler that their father will soon be free , but tyler ca n't forget the abuse that gus made his family suffer . leslie tells tyler that prison has changed gus , and he deserves a second chance . leslie advises tyler to let go of the resentment toward his father . later , tyler goes to the prison to visit gus . kyle tells abby about summer spilling coffee on herself and taking off her blouse in jack 's office . abby tells kyle he needs to stay away from summer . summer arrives at jack 's house to see kyle with the excuse that she needs the phone number of the place where phyllis is staying in turkey . abby tells her she has the number to the hotel and will send her a text with the information . summer waits until abby leaves the house to sneak back inside and go up to kyle 's bedroom . kyle is surprised to see summer in his bed when he gets out of the shower . |
nikki : victor . oh , victor . you 're all right . you 're all right . you 're in the hospital . somebody attacked you in your cell last night . but now you 're safe , thank god . victor : how -- nikki : do - do n't try to talk . victor : how did i get here ? nikki : a guard found you unconscious . somebody had stabbed you . so , they called an ambulance . you are so lucky to believe , victor . the doctor said that if the blade had stuck just a few inches closer to your heart ... victor : please get ... nikki : what ? what do you need ? victor , whatever you need , we will get it . what do you -- what do you want ? victor : i want you to get out of here now . nikki : what ? victor : i want you to leave now . [ groans ] phyllis : wow . these reviews are unbelievable , jack . less than 24 hours after the launch , pass key is taking the industry by storm . i should shut up so i do n't jinx it , but i do n't want to 'cause it 's too good . i mean , sales are through the roof . did you know the website nearly crashed because of all the traffic ? hey . you okay ? jack : yeah . i 'm great . i 'm ... relieved that the headlines are about our sales figures and not about that ugly scene between victoria and billy . phyllis : yeah , well , that 's typical , though , is n't it ? we finally all get on the same page about this project , and in swoops victoria , trying to kill it before it even has a chance to take off . victoria : `` pass key may be the key to the next internet fortune . `` `` jabot has itself a winner . `` `` the abbotts are back , big time . `` not for long , if i have anything to say about it . delivery for ms . victoria newman . victoria : [ sighs ] is this some idea of a sick joke ? flowers for newman 's funeral ? could you please get them out of here ? billy : not until you hear me out . i 'm sorry , okay ? i come in peace . nick : are you sure this is a good idea ? sage : you know what ? today 's a new day . and i have this overwhelming sense that after a night of thinking about it , shawn 's gon na stick with our offer . because it 's the best solution for everyone -- an open adoption . especially little david . you think i 'm deluding myself , do n't you ? sharon : my baby ... he 's hungry . he 's hungry . nurse stephens : time for his bottle . sharon : no . let me . nurse stephens : you heard what dr. anderson said . with the combination of meds you 're on , she does n't recommend breast feeding . now , give me the baby . sharon : no ! no , do n't take him ! do n't take him ! no ! [ gasps ] dylan : it 's okay . it 's okay . it was just a dream . sharon : no . this seemed real -- too real . nikki : i 'm not gon na let you push me away , and i 'm getting a nurse . victor : no . nikki : victor , you 're in pain . victor : just get out . just get out . nikki : i know that you 're angry , okay ? not just at me but the whole situation . being helpless is your worst nightmare . i understand . so you 're lashing out instead of facing it . victor , you have to tell me this . who did this to you ? victor : it 's none of your business . nikki : well , actually , yes , it is . because you 're my husband , and i love you . victor : [ groans ] please do n't say that . you ... testified against me . nikki : i did . but i was trying to save you from yourself . i do n't know why you ca n't see that . victor : you betrayed me . nikki : but i 'm not the enemy , victor . just the opposite . victor : just get out . nikki : so , i 'm being dismissed ? victor : [ breathing heavily ] [ door opens ] victoria : oh , well , they 're beautiful . billy : i 'm glad you like them . victoria : yeah . i 'll be donating them to the hospital . it would be a shame for them to go to waste . billy : as much as i love the idea of brightening the day of some patient , the point was to brighten your day . victoria : i do n't look bright to you ? billy : i was wrong , vick . what i did last night , the way i acted was ... victoria : reprehensible . billy : yes . i was out of line , okay ? i 'm not even gon na try and blame the booze . i - i misread the situation , and i 'm embarrassed . victoria : you 're embarrassed ? billy : i was wrong , okay ? victoria : very . and let me tell you , these flowers here -- they totally make up for it . and since obviously we wo n't be having a compromise , i intend to sue you for every penny that would be rightfully mine , because of my breakthrough -- billy : whoa , whoa , whoa . `` rightfully ? `` okay , um ... okay . once again , i - i - i - i did n't steal anything . your father stole from me . pass key was mine in the beginning . victoria : okay . so , prove it in court . and if you ca n't , then you should be prepared to face the consequences . because a lawsuit will involve a lot of people that you and phyllis care about , including summer . billy : do you really want to take it this far ? do -- do you know what that says to me ? victoria : it says that you 're an ass for not accepting this deal when you had a chance . billy : no , it means whoever 's giving you legal advice should be disbarred . michael : you rang ? phyllis : i 'm not gon na let anything spoil this moment . it 's not about profits . it 's not about vindication . we have made it through to the other side . and after everything that has tried to tear us apart here , we are reaping the rewards together . jack : and i am very grateful for that , but there is no denying those rewards came at the expense of newman and victoria . phyllis : so , that gives her a right to hissy - fit her way through the conference ? jack : whoa , whoa . wait a second . she was defending her company 's interests . if you were in her shoes , would n't you do the same thing ? i just wish victoria was still talking about cooperation and peace and ... ending this bloody feud once and for all . phyllis : well , if that is realistically going to happen , she 's going to have to meet us half way . and given the freak out that she had yesterday -- jack : well , we ca n't judge what 's gon na happen next on that press conference . she was highly emotional . phyllis : you think ? jack : hey . not only is she trying to fill her father 's shoes , but she 's still in love with my brother . maybe the best way to calm the waters is to help them find some way to get back together . phyllis : that 's a terrible idea . stitch : ah . six ounces of formula and all is right in his world . sharon : [ sighs ] you know , he was crying in my dream . sully was hungry , and they would n't let me feed him . dylan : makes sense . you heard him over the monitor , and it bled into your dreams . sharon : yeah , but this was different , dylan . i 'm telling you . this was more like a memory of being at fairview and wanting to breastfeed my baby , but dr. anderson said no . and then that nurse -- nurse stephens ? she was trying to take sully away from me . it -- it was awful . she was awful . stitch : i 'm sorry . you know , nurse stephen 's explanation for being at fairview the night sully was born -- it kind of makes sense . sharon : she was called in to assist dr. anderson and make sure the baby was healthy . dylan : yeah . right now , there 's really no reason to doubt that . sharon : but why does that night keep recurring in my dreams ? it 's as if i 'm trying to remember something . but what ? nick : you know , i 'm just so proud of you for going ahead with this open adoption . sage : yeah ? nick : yeah . it took guts . you just have a huge , huge heart , sage . sage : i just want what 's best for david , you know ? if shawn 's a part of our lives because of that , then ... nick : he 's so lucky to have you as a mom . sage : thank you . thank you for everything you do for me , for us . want to go check on them ? nick : let 's go see them . sage : yeah ? nick : yeah . sage : you think , uh , david 's put on any weight since last night ? nick : that champ ? a couple ounces minimum . sage : a couple ounces , huh ? nick : mom ? mom , are you okay ? nikki : okay , nicholas . you got my message . nick : mom , what 's wrong ? nikki : you do n't know . somebody tried to kill your father . billy : what are you doing here ? victoria : i offered him a chance at redemption . michael 's invaluable legal skills will be put to good and ethical use here . billy : not to be insensitive -- victoria : why ? is n't that your strong suit , anyway ? billy : are you even allowed to do this ? i mean , word on the street is you 're about to be disbarred . victoria : thanks to phyllis . michael : i 've come aboard in an advisory capacity . victoria : the company can still use michael 's knowledge . for example , how to best handle the theft of intellectual property . billy : so , in other words , you 're back to being consigliere . michael : se la scarpa si adatta . victoria : yes . what he said . `` if the shoe fits . `` so , if i were you , i would hire the very best lawyer that money can buy , but this time , i would leave phyllis out of it . billy : well , phyllis won last time , so i would say her instincts are pretty on point . victoria : oh , of course you would say that . billy : vicki , you 're being ridiculous . victoria : i 'm being ridiculous ? ! billy : yeah , you 're kind of being ridiculous . michael : all right , if i could interrupt , please . billy : what ? victoria : what ? michael : you two do not need to get a lawyer . billy : maybe a referee ? victoria : oh , how about a restraining order ? michael : no . billy : that 's a good idea . victoria : it 'd be nice . michael : no . you need to get a room . phyllis : i am all for billy and victoria reconciling . but i just do n't see it happening . jack : they are still in lo -- you saw the sparks flying at that press conference . phyllis : what i saw was a couple who have a lot of issues that may be past healing . you know , sometimes love is n't enough . jack : that is a crock . phyllis : and you are saying that 'cause you are focused on the foundation , fostering healing wherever you can . which i think is wonderful . it 's why i admire you and i adore you . but in my opinion , i think billy and victoria should contain their sparks to negotiating a settlement for pass key . jack : maybe you 're right . i just want my brother to be as happy as i am . is that a crime ? phyllis : well , if so , you can lock me up . jack : do n't tempt me . nick : thank god dad 's okay . nikki : when i went in his hospital room and saw him lying in that bed , he just looked so small and ... weak and ... i ca n't believe that we did that to him . sage : nikki , no . nick : did we help put him in prison ? yes . do i have regrets ? absolutely . but we had no way of knowing that that was going to happen . and how did it happen ? where the hell was security in that place ? nikki : i do n't know . i do n't know . nick : well , i 'm gon na get some answers . we have to do everything we can to keep him safe . nikki : well , that 's the thing . he does n't want our help , or at least my help . nick : look , that 's just the anger talking . sage : and his pride . nick : he loves you , mom . he 's just too stubborn to admit it . nikki : threw me out of his room . sage : and yet you 're still here . nick : sounds like somebody else is stubborn . nikki : well , wait a minute . if you did n't get my message , what are you even doing here in the hospital ? sage : i 'll let you fill your mom in . [ smooches ] it was nice to see you , nikki . nikki : oh . you , too . nick : uh , shawn had her baby last night . a boy . his name 's david . he 's , uh -- nikki : oh . nick : he 's doing pretty well . nikki : that 's wonderful , honey . nick : yeah . it looks like the , uh -- the adoption may be up in the air . nikki : why ? is the mother changing her mind ? nick : [ sighs ] i do n't know . i ca n't think about anything but dad right now . i mean , i need to do something , but i do n't know what to do . nikki : he 's got to go back to a different prison so this does n't happen again . what if the same guy who did this decides to finish the job ? nick : i do n't have any control over that . but i know somebody who might . dylan : you know , this is my fault . sharon : what are you talking about ? dylan : well , i 'm just -- you know , i 'm the one who could n't let it go . i had to look into the connection between dr. anderson and nurse stephens . sharon : well , you were suspicious . so was i . dylan : i - i know , but it 's obviously upsetting you , and it 's affecting your dreams . i guess i 'm just , uh -- i 'm used to everything crumbling around me . you know , first finding out my parents were n't my parents . sharon : and that connor was n't your son . dylan : yeah . first sign of trouble with this dr. anderson mess , i just go to my default that something 's got to be wrong . sharon : it was n't the first sign by any means . this whole thing has been crazy . dylan : but look at the result . [ chuckles ] got a happy , healthy , amazing little boy . that 's all that matters . [ cell phone rings ] dylan : hey , nick . what 's up ? nick : did you hear what happened at the prison last night ? dylan : no . nick : my dad was attacked . dylan : what ? ! nick : yeah , in his cell . he was stabbed . my mom is freaking out . we want him transferred someplace safe . dylan : are you there now ? nick : yeah , we both are . dylan : uh , tell nikki to hang tight . i 'm on my way . [ sighs ] sharon : what 's up ? dylan : victor 's in the hospital . he was attacked . sharon : [ gasps ] what ? ! dylan : yeah . sharon : oh , my god . dylan : so , i - i got to get there as soon as i can . sharon : yes , please . go . dylan : got to go , buddy . bye . all right ? does he feel warm to you ? sharon : um , you can thank those little teeth coming in . unfortunately , teething and low - grade fevers -- they go hand in hand . dylan : i guess i still have a lot to learn , huh ? sharon : well , stick with me , kid . i 'll show you the ropes . dylan : i 'm counting on it . [ smooches ] okay . [ sighs ] [ door closes ] sage : i mean , just think of how great it 's gon na be for david with all of us raising him . he 's gon na get to know his birth mother while being provided and protected . it 's the best of both worlds . a young woman just had a baby , and you let her walk out of here ? nick : sage ... sage : you know who we are , right ? the baby was supposed to be ours . i understand , but shawn and the baby were both cleared for discharge . well , she left this for you . sage : what 's that ? ! i 'll give you some time ... to yourselves . sage : do n't read it . nick : we have to . sage : i do n't want you to . 'cause then , if you read it , then it means it 's happening , and somehow , i do n't -- i do n't want to think that it 's happening . nick : `` dear sage and nick , please do n't be angry . i could n't deal with facing you , knowing i was about to hurt you like this . `` sage : [ sighs ] god . nick : `` you probably think i 'm ungrateful , but the truth is i 've never been more grateful to anyone in my life . out of all the stuff you 've done for me and david , the thing that meant the most was when nick asked me [ voice breaking ] last night what i wanted . i was n't sure then , but i 'm sure now . i love my baby , and i want to be his mom . his only mom . i swear i did n't realize this until i had him in my arms and i looked into his eyes . and right then , everything changed . i was n't scared anymore . because of my son , i found strength in me i did n't know i had . and because of you , i 've seen what it means to be a real family . i promise i 'll find a way to give that to my little boy . thank you for everything , and i 'm sorry . i only hope one day you 'll understand . love , shawn . `` sage : he 's gone . our baby 's gone . sharon : there . you ready to go , big guy ? what 's the matter ? what ? is your hat too tight ? oh , sweetheart . you 're burning up . i do n't like this . we 're gon na take you in . dylan : hey . nikki : oh . dylan : hi . nikki : thank you so much for coming , honey . dylan : of course . how 's victor ? nikki : well , he 's alive , but i do n't know for how much longer if he goes back to that same place . you 've got to do something . dylan : yeah , well , i called the prison on my way over , and they do n't know who 's responsible . did victor say anything ? nikki : just that he wants nothing to do with me . he does n't trust me anymore . but you might be a different story . your last name is n't newman . dylan : [ sighs ] [ door closes ] victor : who let you in here ? dylan : it 's good to see you , too , victor . victor : did your mother send you here or what ? dylan : she loves you . she wants you someplace safe , and i 'd like to help you with that , but i ca n't just snap my fingers and get you transferred . so , i mean , you need to give me something to go on . victor : i do n't need any help , okay ? dylan : you know , i learned something from the warden . something interesting . i did n't even tell nikki . surveillance camera outside your cell was turned off right before you were stabbed . so , somebody went to a lot of trouble to try and kill you , victor . who was it ? victor : i was asleep when it happened , okay ? dylan : but certainly a knife to your ribs woke you up . i mean , did you see anything ? you see a face , a tattoo , anything that could help us identify the guy who stabbed you ? victor : i just woke up in this excruciating pain . next thing i knew , i was in the hospital . dylan : [ sighs ] victor , i - i 'm trying to help you . my mother 's out there . she 's frantic to keep you alive . victor : you give your mother a message . she ... and the others testified against me . i 'll never forget that . now they 're on their own . so am i . the only difference is ... i can take care of myself . dylan : you want to go back so you can repay whoever did this to you . phyllis : have i told you how proud you make me ? jack : not since last night . but i could bear to hear it again . phyllis : because of you , i am determined to get the dark , vengeful thoughts out of my mind . i want to be better , jack . i will be better . jack : no . the goal is not to improve you . the goal is to love you . and vice versa . phyllis : well , can i tell you something ? you 're reaching your goal . jack : yeah ? billy : well , i tried . i tried -- i tried to reason with her . i even brought her flowers . but instead , she just said that she was going to sue , again . and you ready for this one ? jack : i do n't know . are we ? billy : she 's got michael on retainer , feeding her advice from behind the scenes . phyllis : michael baldwin ? do you think this is payback for victor 's trial ? jack : i think this is payback for every crooked thing that we did , starting with your decision to swipe the company out from under victor in the first place . billy : well , jack , congratulations . that did n't take very long , did it ? you know , you -- you ca n't go one day without pointing out my screw - ups , right ? well , guess what , jack . this -- this was not a screw - up . pass key was mine from the beginning , and you know what else ? forget it . this is my fault . i should n't have come to you in the first place . do n't worry about it , okay ? i 'll handle this . jack : [ sighs ] you 're usually the first to defend him . you want to follow him now ? phyllis : hell , no . michael : what good is being your advisor if you wo n't take my advice ? victoria : i tried -- michael : you and billy should settle out of court . victoria : okay , listen to me . i tried that . i made him an offer that was completely fair . and his response was ... michael : what ? victoria : inappropriate . i mean , do you -- do you not see how arrogant he is ? he 's absolutely certain that he 's right . michael : and you 're not . victoria : [ sighs ] are on my side or not ? michael : on . victoria : okay . so then tell me how i can sue jabot and win . sharon : i hope you do n't think that i 'm over - reacting by bringing him in . oh , sullivan 's fever was higher than those usually associated with teething , but i still think his new teeth are the cause . [ sullivan fusses ] sharon : well , you know , this is the fifth fever he 's had since he was born , and it worries me . do you think that maybe the meds that i was taking while i was pregnant had something to do with this ? i highly doubt it . tell your mom not to worry so much . mm - hmm ? no . i 'll give you a call later to check in , okay ? sharon : thank you so much , doctor . [ sullivan fusses ] sharon : oh , honey . oh . i know . i know . nurse stephens : sharon ? i thought that was you . sharon : nurse stephens . nurse stephens : oh , and this must be your beautiful baby boy ! hi ! [ chuckles ] phyllis : billy needs to put on his big - boy pants and not self - destruct every time victoria gets under his skin , especially if we 're gon na avoid a lawsuit . jack : i wish you would tell him that . he 's certainly not going to listen to it hearing it from me . um ... would you excuse me for a minute ? phyllis : yeah . do what you have to do . i 'll catch up with you later . jack : sounds like a plan . [ smooches ] you look like you could use a -- nikki : a drink ? jack : i was gon na say `` a friend . `` and i just happen to be available . nikki : oh , jack . jack : what is it ? what 's bothering you ? is it victor ? nikki : [ sighs ] i really thought making him own up to his mistakes would be his salvation . and instead , it -- it just might cost him his life . and it 's my fault . nurse stephens : i ca n't believe how much he 's grown . already teething . last time i saw this guy , he was so -- sharon : at fairview . it was right after sully was born . nurse stephens : when you were still a patient of dr. anderson 's . such a tragic loss . sharon : yes . nurse stephens : your husband was just asking me about her yesterday . odd the police are still investigating . sharon : i guess they still have unanswered questions . i know i do . nurse stephens : about ... ? sharon : when i was under dr. anderson 's care . maybe you can help me , actually . do you know what medications she was prescribing me when she was treating me and i was pregnant ? nurse stephens : oh , i was n't on fairview staff , remember ? just consulting . sharon : no , i know , but maybe you -- nurse stephens : i would n't have been privy to that information . i 'm so glad i ran into you , sully . he 's so handsome . sharon : yes , well , we should be getting home . nurse stephens : oh , before you do , can i hold him ? for old time 's sake ? people say i have a way with babies . nick : you do blame me ? sage : why ? nick : i do n't know . maybe i , uh ... should n't have been so honest with shawn or asked her what she wanted . sage : no , i - i think that would have just prolonged the inevitable . i 'm just glad it happened now than after we took him home . nick : you do n't have to try and put a positive spin on it . sage : i know . can i ask you a question ? nick : yeah . sage : are you relieved ? nick : [ chuckles ] i think i am , a little . but not because we did n't get the baby . i wanted him , too , sage . sage : i know . nick : i guess knowing it 's over , you know , there 's no more waiting around , hoping for the best but expecting the worst . sage : i just ... [ sighs ] why did it have to happen , you know ? i mean , why does it always have to be so hard for us ? nick : [ sighs ] it was hard for shawn , too . sage : yeah . nick : you know , but she -- she stepped up . she took responsibility . and i know she learned that from you . sage : [ sighs ] nick : she learned what it meant to love something and to also be loved . sage : yeah . shawn gets a life lesson and a child to raise . and what do we get ? [ sighs ] billy : if my brother sent you here to ground me , you can tell him i got a message of my own , and it does n't involve `` i 'm sorry . `` look , the whole point of pass key was to prove to myself that i am worthy of the abbott name and to do right by jabot . i did that . phyllis : jack knows that . billy : yeah ? then why ca n't he be happy ? why ca n't he say , `` good job , little brother , `` instead of constantly scolding me ? phyllis : that 's not fair , billy . jack cares about you . he is proud of you . but he also sees this newman lawsuit as a legitimate threat , which it is . please make things right with victoria . personally and professionally , it is gon na be good for everyone . billy : well , that 's just like jack -- always thinking he knows what 's best , right ? phyllis : this is me talking , not jack . billy : why are we trying to please other people ? we should be gearing up for the fight . right ? i mean , that 's what we do . that 's what we do when we are at our best . phyllis : no , thank you . billy : come on . phyllis : obviously you did n't learn anything from yesterday . billy : hey , hey , hey . no , no , hey . stop . look , please . i 'm not -- i 'm not trying to tie one on or anything . i just -- i just want to celebrate our success . we did it . that deserves a toast . that 's it . phyllis : one drink . billy : okay . one drink . so , here we go . to pass key and the ones who made it happen . to us . phyllis : to us . victor : i 'd like to be left alone now . dylan : victor , whatever you 're planning , it 's a bad idea . let us help you . let -- let the law protect you . victor : like it protected me in court while my own lawyer sabotaged my case ? or like it protected me last night in the prison cell when some son of a bitch stabbed me ? i take care of myself . i take care of things in my own time . dylan : stay safe . nikki 's worried about you . victor : who the hell is nikki ? nikki : thank you for listening . jack : anytime . nikki : no , really . i mean it . i mean that . after everything that victor did to you and phyllis -- jack : it does not change the fact that you are still in love with that man . it does not change the fact that you feel powerless in trying to help him . and it does not change the fact that i 'm a friend of yours . nikki : i already feel better having talked to you . too bad you 're not my sponsor , huh ? jack : [ chuckles ] nikki : all right . i 've got to get back to the hospital . hopefully dylan was able to get through to him . jack : hey , you know what ? why not ? nikki : why not what ? jack : why ca n't i be your sponsor ? okay , if that 's too official , why ca n't i be that guy that you call whenever you feel like you want to drink ? nikki : really ? even at 3 : 00 in the morning ? jack : yeah , even then . look , i am committed -- and neil is committed -- to sharing this was as many people as possible . one soul at a time . nikki : hmm . you make it sound like a calling . jack : i do n't know . maybe it is . phyllis : i should go . billy : whoa . hold on a second . you -- you ca n't leave a toast untoasted . that 's like begging the universe for bad karma . phyllis : i think we might already have that . billy : where are you going ? phyllis : home . to jack . you ca n't keep being a shoulder i lean on . and i ca n't keep leaning on it . billy : what 's wrong with having friends ? phyllis : i do n't need a friend . i have a supportive , loving husband who i can count on , who can count on me back . so i have to go now . michael : here are a few things to consider before moving forward with your lawsuit . victoria : ugh . michael : do not take them lightly . victoria : yeah , i wo n't . so , is this the beginning of a beautiful friendship ? michael : [ chuckles ] i 'm game if you are . victoria : we should drink on it . dad always had a point of sealing the deal with tequila . michael : [ sighs ] i 'll pass for now . victoria : oh . michael : we 'll talk soon ? victoria : yes , we will . [ sighs ] i will get our rightful share , whatever it takes . whatever it takes . nick : it does n't have to be the end of it . we can always find another birth mother . maybe one a little older this time , someone who knows what she wants . sage : yeah . maybe we 'll revisit that in a couple months . but for now , i just kind of want to sit with it . nick : yeah . we 'll sit together . we have so much to be grateful for , sage . i mean , we have a love that has survived the worst . sage : [ chuckles ] nick : we 're gon na get through this , too . we have amazing family and friends . we 're very , very lucky . sage : yeah , we are . we have so much to be grateful for . nick : i love you . sage : i love you , too . nurse stephens : hush , little baby , do n't you cry i 'm gon na sing you a lullaby nurse stephens : he 's crying for his mother ... his mother ... his mother ... nurse stephens : thank you for indulging me . he 's so darling . oh . sharon : thank you . nurse stephens : i hope to see the both of you again very soon . feel better , sully . dylan : sharon . sharon : oh , hi . dylan : hey . sharon : your daddy 's here . daddy . dylan : what were you doing talking to nurse stephens ? [ next_on ] hilary : you sabotaged your own wife , so you can get down off your high horse , because you are no better than me . ashley : i 'm recovering . abby : you should have told me that you were sick . adam : well , then why am i here ? victor : i want you to avenge me . | victor wakes up in the hospital with nikki by his side . he tells her to leave , that he does n't need her help . nikki runs into nick and sage , who are there to see shawn and david . sharon wakes up from a nightmare of sully crying and nurse stevens telling sharon she could n't breast feed him . dylan feels that he should have just let things go and that he is to blame for sharon 's nightmares . after hearing what happened to victor , nick calls dylan in hopes that the police can find a different place to put victor that 's more safe . dylan agrees to go to the hospital . there , he comforts nikki . when he tries to talk to victor , he realizes that victor wants to go back to prison to seek revenge on the person that stabbed him . dylan tells him to take care of himself . sage is optimistic until she and nick find that shawn and the baby were discharged from the hospital . shawn left a note for them explaining that she decided she wanted to be david 's mom . sage and nick go to crimson lights where they decide to wait a few months before looking for another birth mother . billy brings victoria flowers and tries to make peace but she refuses . michael arrives and announces that he will be advising victoria . he advises victoria to settle out of court but she insists on suing jabot . at gcac , billy tells jack and phyllis the bad news . jack points out billy 's shortcomings and he leaves . nikki arrives . jack joins her at the bar while phyllis goes after billy . nikki confides in jack , who offers to become her sponsor . at billy 's house , he and phyllis drink to their success but phyllis opts to go home to jack when billy wants to toast to their friendship . sharon takes sully to the doctor because he has a fever . nurse stevens approaches and asks to hold sully . she sings him a lullaby . sharon seems very uncomfortable . dylan arrives and wants to know why sharon was talking to nurse stevens . |
[ previously_on ] lauren : i asked jack to sell me back his shares of fenmore 's . he said he was n't interested , but then asked me if i had the money . phyllis : i negotiated a very nice golden parachute . includes six months ' severance and a sizeable cash bonus . jack : all of which you would be entitled to if you were fired without cause . victoria : i ca n't remember the last time i had so much fun . brandon : should i call you `` room `` or `` 505 `` ? victoria : no . how about jeni ? that would be just fine . lily : i 'm being released sooner than we thought . that 's why i sent the divorce papers . it 's time for a fresh start . cane : you ruined my life , and you destroyed my marriage . cane : thank you for bringing me home and not letting me make a bigger ass of myself at the club , okay , but you do n't have to stay . i 'm fine . i really am . traci : mm - hmm . well , i think you 're approaching sober , but i would n't exactly say you 're fine . [ chuckles ] cane : heh . okay , well , in that case , it 's the kids . they 're -- they 're coming home soon , all right , and ... traci : and you do n't know exactly how to explain why i 'm hovering ? cane : yeah . yeah . you see , it 's kind of hard to lecture them if i have to confess that i was drunk and , uh , almost disorderly . traci : cane , they do n't have to know . [ chuckles ] but i would like to know why you almost took billy 's face off a little earlier . you know , i 've had those same feelings myself a time or two , but i 've always managed to keep it under control . [ chuckles ] cane : [ sighs ] lily 's divorcing me . traci : i do n't understand what billy has to do with it . cane : well , a couple of months ago , he went to , uh , the prison , and he told her some things that really -- it was n't his business telling her . traci : why would he do that ? cane : because he wants to make me look bad . traci : well , i know the two of you have had your differences -- cane : right . he resents me . traci : um ... what could billy say to lily that would be a direct line to divorce ? cane : [ sighs ] he told her about victoria and me . victoria : hello ? billy : there you are . i left you a few messages . victoria : yeah . [ sighs ] i 've been on a phone cleanse . [ exhales softly ] how are the kids doing ? billy : they 're fine . fair warning , they 're starting to ask what mommy 's bringing home from her work trip . victoria : oh . right . well , i - i 'm definitely not gon na come home empty - handed this time . billy : just let me know if you want me to grab something for them . victoria : no , no . billy , thank you . you 've done so much . and thank you also because i really needed this break . billy : yeah , of course . uh , so , uh , how 's it -- how 's it going ? victoria : uh ... [ sighs ] you know ... i - i know that i told my mom that this was a business trip , but the truth of the matter is , i just needed to spend a little time by myself , you know ? just sit around and do nothing . billy : really ? because it looked like you were definitely doing something . victoria : what ? billy : unless that was n't you [ sighs ] i saw in the picture , partying with the band in your las vegas hotel suite . victoria : oh , so , now you 're -- you 're keeping tabs on me now ? nice . billy : summer saw a picture of you on her social media partying with the lead singer of the bloody thorns , whoever that is . victoria : there was a mix - up with the hotel room , and brandon insisted on buying me a drink . that 's it . billy : that 's it ? victoria : yeah . billy : a drink . in vegas . victoria : are you just repeating me now ? billy : not some sleepy country inn or yoga retreat ? victoria : oh , i 'm sorry . is that what i was supposed to do ? thank you so much for telling me . billy : vegas is n't a place where people go to relax , vick . it 's a vortex that sucks your soul . victoria : maybe for you . billy : vick -- victoria : look , there 's a spa here , and amazing restaurants , and -- and no clocks , which i love , and -- am i seriously having to explain myself to you ? honestly ? billy : no . no , you don't . look , i 'm sorry , okay ? it 's just [ sighs ] i 'm worried . that 's all . victoria : billy , i can look out for myself . billy : do you have any idea when you 're gon na make it home ? victoria : um , i 'm not sure . just ... can we just -- billy : i do n't want to push it . it would just be nice to tell the kids -- [ knock on door ] brandon : room service . victoria : uh , i - i have to go . brandon : candy - gram ! billy : what 's wrong ? [ knock on door ] brandon : i 'm gon na keep knockin ' on 505 billy : vick ? who 's that ? victoria : you know what ? give the kids my love , okay ? i 'll talk to you later . bye . bye . brandon : you stopped ignoring me . good . i have a surprise for you . victoria : i have a surprise for you . brandon : wait ! no , no , no . it 'll be worth it . all you have to do is invite me in . phyllis : thank you for meeting me . michael : of course . phyllis : [ sighs ] in theory `` of course . `` but in reality i figured there may be a 50/50 chance . michael : really ? 50/50 ? that 's it after all these years ? phyllis : i 'm a pariah right now , okay , so let 's not pretend otherwise . the deal that i made with christine ruined everyone 's lives , including yours . michael : well , i ca n't speak to everyone else 's life . you made my job more difficult , sure . but considering i 'm the best , i can rise to the challenge if it 's required . phyllis : you 're being nice . michael : i 'm always nice . phyllis : no , you 're not . michael : whatever . sometimes . phyllis : you 're just being very pleasant right now , so it feels like it 's a trick . michael : you went through some serious stuff . you and the others . but [ clears throat ] the choices you personally made ... [ scoffs ] uniformly bad . phyllis : i 'm well aware . michael : a - across the board awful . phyllis : yeah , i get it . michael : but i know you . you do n't trust anybody , never mind the police . phyllis : well , i do n't know . i mean , trusting people usually does n't get me very far . michael : understood . i mean , and to your credit , you tried to help nikki . phyllis : who hates me . michael : you did what you thought you had to do . phyllis : so far , you 're one of the very few people who see it that way . michael : ah , see ? because i 'm your friend . see how i led that all the way back around to your initial concern ? 50/50 indeed . phyllis : thank you . means a lot . it does . it really means a lot . 'cause my circle of support is shrinking rapidly at the moment . michael : yeah . i heard about kerry -- or , what , dominique ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no . that name makes me really want to crush things . michael : yeah , well , betrayal stings . phyllis : yeah . especially from your ex . actually , two exes , to be exact . michael : ah . jack 's been reinstated as c.e.o . phyllis : yep . with billy 's help . so it has been a great couple of weeks . but there is still a possibility i am gon na be working closely with lauren . michael : yeah ? well , see ? another person in your corner . phyllis : yes , and i want to be in hers -- you know , help her buy back fenmore 's . but jack is resistant . michael : yeah , well ... [ sighs ] legally , he 's well within his rights . phyllis : but what about ethically ? he was nonstop drama about an outsider running his family 's company . this is lauren 's family 's company . so how about a little self - awareness ? rebekah : phyllis is at one o'clock . should we go somewhere else ? nick : is this awkward for you ? rebekah : oh , i was thinking of her . nick : i 'm not . additional sponsorship phyllis : yeah , you know , i mean , lauren brought fenmore 's back from the brink . jack would like to claim that jabot did that for her , but ... michael : but ? phyllis : but this is so ridiculous ! yeah , nick . we all know what a catch you are . he 's probably gon na want to start doing those , you know , auctions for bachelors just to show how desirable he is . michael : i think he 's just having a drink . phyllis : i wonder if he 's gon na take his shirt off , right ? he wants everybody to see his abs . michael : he 's having a drink . phyllis : he 's not having a drink . that is not innocent . that is my ex sky- writing across the sky `` i 've moved on , loser . `` michael : you 're not a loser . phyllis : well , thank you . michael : no . and i do n't think he knew you were here . phyllis : no , he just lucked out . [ nick laughing ] was he always so smug ? why are they always so smug ? michael : who exactly is `` they `` ? phyllis : or does that just happen when people part ways ? you know ? i should go over there . michael : no , you definitely should not . phyllis : i did n't finish . michael : uh , heh , it does n't matter . phyllis : okay , look , i should just go over there -- michael : no . not gon na happen . i will throw myself in your path if i have to . phyllis : that 's extreme . michael : yeah , well , that 's the whole `` friend `` thing we were talking about . saving yourself from yourself . phyllis : fine . michael : and impulse control can be your friend , too , if you let it . phyllis : i get it . michael : mm . thank you . you are my hero . i should go . michael : head high . eyes forward . take the long way around . phyllis : yes , sir . okay . [ nick speaking softly ] hi . good to see you again . beautiful outfit . rebekah : thank you . phyllis : okay . have a good night . rebekah : you too . well , then . that was very civilized . nick : yeah , that 's not a good sign where phyllis is concerned . traci : did you have an affair with victoria ? cane : no , no , no , no . it w - was n't an affair . it wasn't . it was -- it was just -- it was a kiss . well , two kisses , if you want to be technical about it . traci : okay . i do n't think we want the details . cane : no , i just want you to know it was two separate occasions . traci : oh , cane . cane : i know . it does n't sound good . traci : what it sounds like is that you did n't learn from the first mistake . cane : no , i know . it 's not an excuse . it 's not an excuse . traci : and billy knew this ? cane : yeah , 'cause he walked in on us . traci : [ inhales sharply ] oh . so ... he was expecting that he and victoria were eventually going to get back together ... cane : yeah . traci : ... and then he saw her with you . okay , now this is starting to make some sense . cane : so , then , billy decides to drag lily into the drama . well , i went to the prison to see her and try and tell her the truth , but she would n't see me because he already went there and told her . traci : oh ! i could just shake him . this is so selfish and so stupid . [ sighs ] lily did not deserve that from him . not at all . cane : billy does n't think in those terms , does he ? you know , he even took the jet so he would get there before me . traci : this happened before the trial ? cane : yeah , yeah . months before . traci : and you and victoria never pursued anything more romantically ? cane : romantic ? [ laughs ] um ... it -- it -- it was n't romantic . i mean , it 's , uh ... i do n't know what it was . traci : and lily knows that nothing more happened ? cane : absolutely . traci : you two have been through so much . for this to be the factor ... cane : i know . that 's what i 'm saying . lily is prepared to break up our family over something that does n't even matter . traci : n - no . family is so important to lily . i ca n't help thinking there has to be something more to it . brandon : just finished my set . victoria : oh , yeah ? how 'd it go ? brandon : no idea . all i could think about was you . and those eyes . what 's that song , uh ... `` i ca n't get you out of my head `` ? victoria : oh , it 's an oldie . brandon : the great ones never get old . oh , but back to the surprise . victoria : oh , right . right . yes . brandon : one ticket to my next gig -- in reno . victoria : really ? brandon : mm - hmm . victoria : for me ? brandon : v.i.p . victoria : so , backstage and all the dressing rooms ? brandon : all - access . victoria : how many of these do you give out on a night ? just ballpark ? you can round down if you want to . brandon : oh , who said debutantes ca n't do sarcasm ? victoria : oh , so now i 'm a debutante ? brandon : i see . victoria : heh . brandon : i amuse you . nice . victoria : well , that 's not a bad thing . i 'm sure that you and your v.i.p . passes do very well . brandon : but you do n't need any favors or gifts from the likes of me , huh ? victoria : it 's not just you . brandon : because you 're victoria newman . i got to ask -- the trial . is that the only reason you 're walking around vegas using a fake name ? if so , it 's okay . i understand . victoria : you know what ? why do n't we make a deal right now in this room . i 'm jeni . um , you can either accept that or you can go . jack : phyllis , if this is about your severance , we 've already had that discussion . phyllis : i get it , jack . you made yourself perfectly clear . billy : but when has that ever stopped you , right ? phyllis : i came to see summer . jack : she 's asleep right now . phyllis : and what was that supposed to mean ? billy : was there something confusing about my statement ? phyllis : billy , you won , okay ? jabot is once again the sacred hall of abbottness . so why do n't you tone down the snark ? billy : trust me , that was toned down . jack : [ stammers ] billy . were you able to get in touch with victoria ? billy : yes . she needed some time , okay ? she said it was for work , but it turns out she -- she needs a breather . phyllis : good for her . billy : oh , i 'm sure your approval is much appreciated . phyllis : wow . fine form today . maybe victoria 's just taking a -- a break from all of this charm . billy : yeah ? a break away from home ? you think that 's what she needs , phyllis ? she should be here with her family , where people care about her and love her and want to make sure she 's okay . phyllis : i also think she 's a grown - up who 's earned her right to call her own shots . maybe you should be a grown - up and respect that . brandon : ground rules . locked in . hey , it is vegas . and if going under the radar worked for victor senior ... victoria : wait . what do you mean ? brandon : i saw him at a private poker game a few weeks ago . high stakes . `` molly 's game `` level . invite - only . victoria : are you sure it was victor newman ? brandon : yep . the guy you 're pretending is n't your dad ? he really lives up to the hype . victoria : he was just playing poker ? brandon : yeah . buy - in was crazy high . it was a floating game . victoria : my dad 's not really a gambler . no matter how big the buy - in is , the stakes could never hold his interest . brandon : actually , wait . yeah , he was n't playing . when i saw ol ' vic , he was just talking to some other guy . victoria : well , who was it ? did you -- did you recognize him ? i mean , did they seem like they were ... ? you know what ? heh ... never mind . it 's ... [ sighs ] it 's not my problem . brandon : did i cross some kind of line or something ? victoria : no . no , no , no . it 's no big deal . brandon : okay . whatever you say , jeni . victoria : i forgot your name . brandon : [ sighs ] thelonious . victoria : right . brandon : my old man was a jazz freak , and , uh , you know , now i 'm just running this tech start - up . cutting - edge stuff , really . yeah , we hope to be in everybody 's back pocket in a month or so . victoria : wow . brandon : mm - hmm . victoria : tell me more . traci : i 've known lily her whole life . way before the two of you crossed paths . cane : she loves you . so i was hoping that maybe you could -- maybe you could talk to her for me . traci : the two of you have overcome so much . cane : yeah . traci : way more than just a stray kiss . cane : yeah , just a kiss that meant nothing . traci : it had to have meant something , cane . i do n't mean something romantic with victoria , but ... you had to have done this for a reason . cane : no . no , i -- look , technically , she 's the one who kissed me . traci : cane , um ... okay . if it happened twice ... you had every chance to fix it after the first kiss . you know , go through whatever it was that was in your head and make sure that that never happened again . but you did n't do that . you set yourself onto this path . you know that . cane : yeah . yeah . traci : you 're an adult , so everything you do and everything you say , it means something . and the same goes for lily . and she has decided that divorce is the only answer . and so ... [ scoffs ] i have to think that there 's something more to this . that it 's so much deeper than just one mistake . cane : you know , it 's been going on for months . you know , she feels like , uh , we 're moving in different directions , and that -- that i do n't understand the connection that she has with the female prisoners . i mean , there 's that and there 's other things . traci : okay . cane : it 's like she thinks that we do n't have anything in common anymore , and it 's because she 's in there and i 'm out here . and when she 's released , we wo n't be on opposite sides of the wall anymore , you know ? traci : yes . but , cane , she will never be exactly the same as she was . cane : but i 'll always love her no matter what . traci : are you absolutely sure ? cane : of course i 'm sure . traci : honey , i believe in love . i do . i really do . i believe that there are couples who can work together and ... cane : right . traci : ... overcome almost anything . cane : exactly . right . traci : but is that you and lily ? cane : well , of -- of course it is . i mean , we 've proven this before . i mean , how is this any different ? traci : i see what you 're saying , but i have to ask you -- has anything changed for you two ? cane : i do n't know what you mean . traci : with lily in prison . has something changed that you just ca n't admit ? cane : i mean , of course things have changed . you know , i 'm a single dad and i 'm trying to keep my family together and i 'm trying to run this company and my wife is away and ... you know , i - i go to prison 'cause i want to see her face . i want to let her know we 're on the same team . that i want to make our family whole again . when she gets out , she plans on starting over and moving away . traci : oh , i -- i know that must be so scary . cane : [ sighs ] [ scoffs ] no , it is n't scary . it is terrifying , because my kids are going off to college and my wife is moving away and there 's sam . i mean , i do n't even know where sam fits in with her anymore . you know , before she went to prison , she never would have thought of leaving us . but now she 's ... it 's almost like she just ca n't wait to move away . traci : [ sighs ] cane ... it must be just terrible to have your whole life taken away from you -- everything that you find normal and comforting . and then to find out that you did n't need some of that after all . cane : but she needs us . she does . she needs us . traci : she 's not the same young girl you married . cane : okay -- traci : she 's a woman , and she 's a mother , and she 's had this life and these experiences , cane , and i think she knows what she needs . cane : but leaving us is not the answer to this problem . traci : maybe it 's something that she decided in prison ... or maybe this has been growing inside her for a while . cane : no , no . she was happy with us . traci : cane -- cane : listen , if she was n't happy , she just would have told me . traci : maybe this shift in how lily 's feeling is because she ca n't find the words to explain it to you . cane : but why did n't she discuss this with me ? traci : why did you kiss victoria twice ? cane : it 's not the same thing . no . traci : no , it 's not exactly the same thing . but something is happening inside of you , and you could n't find the words to explain it , so you found an action instead . maybe ... maybe this is lily 's action . cane : then it 's a mistake . traci : you 're gon na have to ask yourself , what are you fighting for , really ? rebekah : i certainly did n't think this would happen again -- you , me , and drinks . nick : drinks . is that the only thing on the table ? rebekah : well , after last time , we know what happens when one assumes . nick : i 'm talking about this time . rebekah : how long are we gon na sit here ? nick : let 's go . phyllis : your brother needs a blanket and a pacifier . you know why ? because he 's a tantrum - throwing brat ! boo - hoo ! victoria decided on some self - care that did n't involve him . jack : i think he 's concerned about her emotional well - being . phyllis : oh , come on . he 's a territorial yutz . he assumed that victoria was gon na fly on into his arms . and guess what ? that did n't happen . because i told her -- wait for it -- the truth . that billy came back to me first . and when that did n't work out , he tried the same thing on her . jack : the truth is a good thing , phyllis , when it 's not used as a rocket launcher . phyllis : and , you know , to top it off , right now -- right now , nick is all over rebekah barlow . jack : jabot 's latest consultant . phyllis : [ chuckles ] yeah . of course she is . she 's at jabot and she 's in nick 's lap . and i am the one that introduced them . that is just ... that is amazing . that is great . [ stomps foot ] great day ! jack : is it ? phyllis : [ stomps foot ] mm - hmm . my life is sewage . jack : some would call it karma . phyllis : when i testified about that night , i did n't want to hurt anyone . it was over . the lies were done . it was time . nikki was taking the fall for victor , making it look like it was premeditated , which it was not . and , no , i did not want to go to jail , but i was trying to keep all of them out at the same time . jack : sadly , it did n't work out that way . phyllis : no . but do you notice every single time the blame gets doled out , i 'm getting an extra helping ? i tell the truth , i get blamed . i lie , i get blamed . i trust people to do their jobs , and i get blamed . and , yes , i was in charge with that whole kerry - patent mess , but you got sucked in , too . you were sleeping with the enemy . jack : yes , ashley snowed all of us . phyllis : yeah . yeah , yeah . and i get fired . you get promoted ! i -- [ inhales deeply ] people ask why i did n't know it was you . jack : what are you talking about ? phyllis : the man that victor put in my life . put in my bed . it was n't enough that it happened , but ... there was an implication that it -- that it was my fault . jack : none of that was your fault . phyllis : and then i could n't see kerry for who she was . jack : it 's not the same . at all . phyllis : but it happened . because life is n't fair . no one understands how that kind of betrayal just stays with you . no one gets it . no one but you . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . rebekah : did your interior designer make that ? a sign for your home bar ? nick : that there is the real thing . it 's a club i used to own . rebekah : seriously ? nick : oh , yeah . i spent many a nights cutting limes . rebekah : [ gasps ] oh . and listening to women pour their hearts out . nick : on occasion . then the roof caved in . the whole place burned down . i ditched the club , but i kept that sign . rebekah : know when to cut your losses . nick : little slow on the uptake at times , but ... that club was a labor of love for me . rebekah : and you gave it your all ? nick : i really did . rebekah : you miss it ? nick : i have transferred my passion into my new project , which is dark horse . rebekah : mm . so , now you only pour drinks for personal reasons . nick : and for the right people . rebekah : you know , there was wine involved that last time we were together . nick : yeah . i seem to remember you wearing a little bit of that wine . i think you got a little bit on yourself this time . nick : i did ? rebekah : you did . nick : well , we ca n't have that , can we ? rebekah : no . we really can't . jack : it cost jabot millions when we lost those new patents to ashley . that was on your watch . phyllis : and , what , you babysat ? every formula that jabot created ? every patent that you ever received ? jack : i was n't c.e.o . when we lost all those new products . phyllis : no , you weren't . but you were when you lost all the old patents . blood abbott clause . does that ring a bell ? i mean , do we even need to talk about how you tried to nail that ridiculous thing on our marriage ... jack : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . phyllis : .... instead of the fact that you were trying to stick it to your sister ? jack : we could go on and on about this forever , you know . phyllis : you know what ? i really think you were the bigger screw - up in that story , but , hey , you 're an abbott , so ... jack : i 'm very grateful for your concern for jabot . i assure you , i 'm only going to hire the best and the brightest . as a matter of fact , your daughter had some great ideas . phyllis : summer works for newman . jack : at the moment , yes . but she 's an abbott now , and she kyle are a great team . phyllis : ahh , okay . so that 's your plan ? you 're gon na use my daughter to stick it to me , to victor ? jack : summer has always had a place very close to my heart . you know that . and i 'm sure we can come up with an offer that will , uh , suit her skills . phyllis : that 's good . that 's not a bad move . jack : thanks . i thought so , too . phyllis : what i 'm asking for is a chance to start over , too . jack : phyllis , we 've discussed the severance . phyllis : i 'm talking about fenmore 's . let it go . lauren is willing to let me run it with her . come on . jack , let me at least have this . cane : [ sighs ] mattie : hey , dad . what was traci doing here ? cane : hey . mattie : are you okay ? cane : yeah . um ... i have some great news for you guys . um ... your mom 's getting out early . charlie : you mean it ? mattie : that 's amazing ! cane : yeah . yeah , yeah . yeah , it 's great . mattie : but you 're not excited ? cane : listen , guys , all i want is for your mom to be happy , okay ? listen ... you guys know that we love you more than anything else in the whole world , right ? mattie : that 's what you always say before bad news . charlie : but this is the best news . mattie : the divorce is still happening , is n't it ? cane : i went and saw your mom , and ... she , uh ... she wants to have a fresh start . and , uh , she 's gon na move out of town [ voice breaking ] because it 's , uh ... ooh . [ exhales heavily ] it 's what she needs . jack : you 're a fighter , red . i know you 've taken a few hits lately . phyllis : more than a few . jack : you 'll rally . phyllis : but without your help . is that what you 're saying ? jack : jabot needs all of its resources right now . it 's not personal . phyllis : ' course not . you and billy hated each other because of me . now you 're pals because of me . but , you know , it 's not personal . you just share a common enemy . you 're gon na blame me for every bad thing that 's happened to jabot . jack : ashley is the one who brought jabot to its knees . everyone remembers that . phyllis : yeah , well , she 's family , you know , so -- i 'm not . jack : do n't make this all about wins and losses . phyllis : well , that 's real nice when you 're the one who 's won . jack : you 'll be fine . in fact , i ca n't wait to see what you do next . phyllis : you 'll be the first to know . brandon : i 'm telling you , vc is the key . victoria : vc ? brandon : venture capital . victoria : oh . brandon : mm . i know . business talk . i do n't expect you , an artist , to get it . you 'd rather be talking about frescoes and frieze . victoria : oooh . now you are speaking my language . brandon : yeah , i 'm big into art . victoria : oh . brandon : buy it by the yard . put it by the foosball table and the sleep cubbies on campus . victoria : uh - huh . brandon : that 's a tech campus , not school . victoria : right . brandon : the world is my university . victoria : and you just soak it all in . brandon : hell yeah . victoria : heh . well , you know what ? me , i just float wherever the wind takes me . brandon : hmm . that 's how you got here ? floating ? victoria : mm - hmm . there 's no better feeling in the world . experiencing life . embracing possibilities . brandon : and what does that look like , exactly ? victoria : it looks ... it looks like this . cane : okay . thank you for coming over . michael : well , since the original document was damaged ... now , i have incorporated all the changes you 've requested . cane : i just want to make sure that lily has everything she needs , and she knows that she does n't have to worry about the kids , okay ? michael : yeah , of course . lily 's not asking for much . cane : except a life away from me . michael : mm . you know , cane , sometimes it 's -- it 's easier to move forward than it is to look back . cane : not for everybody , michael . cane : i ca n't do it . i ca n't do it . [ sighs ] i ca n't do it . michael : cane . lily 's already made her decision . cane : that may be , michael , but this is -- it 's too soon for me . michael : she does n't agree . cane : listen , if she has given up , then i will fight for both of us . i will win her back , and i will prove to her that i can be the man that she needs me to be . i owe her that . nick : you know you 're welcome to stay -- no strings . rebekah : that 's sweet . nick : and the sunrise here is pretty damn spectacular . then we could start the day the way we finished it . rebekah : thank you so much . but i usually sleep better on my own . it was fun , though . nick : yeah . it was . rebekah : thank you . nick : [ sighs ] phyllis : summer works for newman . jack : at the moment , yes . but she 's an abbott now , and she and kyle are a great team . phyllis : so that 's your plan ? you 're gon na use my daughter to stick it to me , to victor ? jack : i 'm sure we can come up with an offer that will , uh , suit her skills . phyllis : what i 'm asking for is a chance to start over , too . i 'm talking about fenmore 's . let it go . lauren is willing to let me run it with her . jack , let me at least have this . jack : i know you 've taken a few hits lately . you 'll rally . phyllis : but without your help . is that what you 're saying ? jack : jabot needs all of its resources right now . it 's not personal . [ knock on door ] victoria : did you forget something ? next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... mia : what are you , meatloaf and mashed potatoes , and asleep by 9 : 00 ? ! [ groans ] lola : i want to find out what we can be together . kyle : are you saying ... ? lola : i 'm saying that we should go get a room . billy : i read the end of the book , and it 's us together . but you know that already , do n't you ? victoria : i do n't know that . billy : yeah , you do . i want to give you the life that you do n't want to run away from . | phyllis tries her best to figure out what is next in her life and michael and jack both offer sympathetic ears for her to discuss her problems . phyllis asks jack to let go of fenmore 's so she and lauren can run it together but jack explains he ca n't do that since fenmore 's is the key to jabot shifting its focus to fashion . jack tells phyllis its nothing personal because she is sure to land on her feet . phyllis thinks that jack is the only man that has truly understood her and tells him that he will be the first to know when she decides the next step in hetells mattir life . the newman siblingsdecide that the best way to forget about their problems is to sleep with someone new , nick sleeps with rebekah barlow and victoria sleeps with brandon rose the lead singerfor the bloody thorns .. victoria however discovers bily at her hotel room door shortly after brandon has left and she is confronted with the reality she does n't want to face . traci helps cane face reality that he and lily have changed a lot and maybe lily was unhappy before she went to prison she just could never find the words to tell him how she felt . cane tells charlie amd mattie that he and lily are getting a divorce and she is moving to another town after her early release from prison . cane then meets with michael to sign the divorce papers that put an end to his marriage . |
michael : i got ta say , you always did know how to make an entrance . victoria : well , you know , i do n't go around kissing everyone . but with you i figured -- michael : no . no , no . do n't apologize . it was lovely . victoria : yes , it was . let me see your left hand . no ring . good . place still lacks a woman 's touch . michael : you think ? victoria : it 's awfully good to see you again , michael . michael : likewise . so did you come all this way just to see me ? victoria : oh , among other things , i guess . michael : oh . what things ? victoria : the truth ? michael : uh - huh . victoria : i 'm not sure ... and that 's what scares me . [ scene_break ] dru : thank you . okay . bye - bye . nikki : wait this wo n't take very long . dru : what can i do for you ? nikki : well , i was just wondering how things were going now that you 've been appointed to the head of the cosmetics division . dru : fantastic . fantastic . but why are you really here ? nikki : excuse me ? dru : nikki , i 'm guessing that you came by to check up on me because you 're disappointed . you think your son made a mistake in appointing me to this position , is that right ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( knocks ) jack : hey , beautiful . phyllis : hey . i hope i 'm not interrupting , but i just wanted to thank you again for last night . jack : believe me , it was my pleasure . phyllis : just one question . why did you leave so soon ? jack : oh , sugar , that 's a question you really do n't wan na ask . phyllis : okay , i wo n't . i have another question . how 's your search for a new c.e.o . for jabot going ? [ scene_break ] gloria : thank you , john . john : for what ? gloria : for seeing me , of course . john : well , do n't thank me . your son talked me into it . gloria : michael 's only trying to help . john : help you , maybe , certainly not me . gloria : he 's trying to help us . john : ( whispers ) help us ... [ scene_break ] kevin : why are you staring at me like that ? mac : i ca n't believe gloria abbott 's your mother . kevin : well , she is . it says so on my birth certificate . mac : tell me what happened last year in detroit . kevin : mackenzie ... mac : j.t . said you had a gun . kevin : look , you know , it happened so long ago , i 've almost forgotten about it . mac : wow , just when i thought it could n't get any worse , there 's more . kevin : you know , before i met you there was crazy stuff going on . mac : like what ? kevin : like what ? let 's see , i was arrested for a crime i did n't commit . i got beat up in jail . i almost died . then they threw me in the psych ward for evaluation , we 're talking straitjackets , pills , the whole nine yards . mac : kevin ... kevin : so i run away , i wind up in detroit with a gun in my hand . mac : why ? what were you gon na do ? kevin : i do n't know . i do n't know . i was desperate . the cops were after me . i did n't care if i lived or died . but , you know , that was the old kevin fisher , before i met you and everything changed . [ scene_break ] brad : hi . ashley : hi . brad : how you doin ' ? ashley : lousy . but not half as bad as my father 's doing . [ scene_break ] john : i never thought i 'd see the day that michael baldwin would be trying to help me and my wife . next thing i know , you 'll tell me kevin 's going to help us . gloria : he wants to . john : you expect me to believe that ? gloria : john , let 's get one thing straight . whatever happens with us , kevin and michael are my sons . i was never around enough for them when they were growing up . but from now on i damn well intend to be . nick : you know , cassie , i really thought we had a great heart - to - heart talk . cassie : we did . nick : did we ? were you just playing games with me ? cassie : no . sharon : this is probably the least of our problems , nicholas . nick : what are you talking about ? sharon : well , i mean , if cassie is willing to do something so stupid as to start having sex at her age , there 's probably nothing we can do about it . nick : well , we can sure as hell try . sharon : how ? what are we gon na go ? lock her in her closet until she 's in her 20s ? cassie : that 's not funny . sharon : no , it is n't funny , cassie . nothing about this is funny . and what 's hurting me the most is i thought you had better judgment . nick : cassie , your mom 's right . you 're a smart kid . why would you wan na chance messing your life up like this ? sharon : i am really disappointed in you . cassie : look , i 'm not having sex with anybody , okay ? nick : i wish i could believe that . but if the thought had n't crossed your mind , why are you carrying around a condom ? absolutely love to know what could scare you . first i 'd like to know where the heck you 've been . [ scene_break ] victoria : italy , florence . michael : oh . sweet . victoria : mm , very . michael : doing what ? victoria : believe it or not , learning how to paint and to enjoy a simpler life in a beautiful city with very fun , creative , laid - back people . michael : oh . it sounds like you wanted to stop being victoria newman . victoria : well , life was complicated here , and i think i was taking things way too seriously . michael : your father 's legal problems , for starters . victoria : yes , and all of the fighting and the backbiting and the power plays , the sheer intensity of being a newman . michael : which you used to love so dearly . victoria : it got to be too much , michael . it was starting to eat me alive . do you honestly think with everything that was starting to happen between you and me that i would have left genoa city without a pretty good reason ? michael : well , we were pretty good together , were n't we ? victoria : yup . never got to find out just how good . michael : ooh . and i regretted that for a long time . and it would be enormously flattering to my ego to think that you came all the way back here to lay a lip lock on little ol ' me . but , uh , you did mention scary things . victoria : just felt strange , you know , staying away from home for so long . you come back , you check on the folks , you see the nieces and the nephews , make sure everybody 's health is okay , it 's the normal thing to do . michael : uh - huh , especially when you hear tell that daddy gave the keys to the family money machine to your sibling rival . victoria : nicholas . yes , yes , i did hear tell . but , you know , face it , michael , even if my father did give baby brother the title of c.e.o . , we all know who 's still really pulling the strings . michael : uh , i 'm not so sure about that . victoria : victor newman will never give up power till the day they carry him out of that office . michael : i think you should take a closer look at that situation , kiddo . victoria : are you serious ? michael : not that i spend a lot of time at newman . your brother only calls me when he has dirty work that needs handling . but , from what i can tell , nicholas is the only one with his hands on the steering wheel . victoria : so if he puts drucilla winters in charge of the cosmetics division , that 's gon na stick ? michael : unless she falls flat on her face all by herself , i 'd say yes . victoria : oh , god , that 's crazy . michael : what do i know ? victoria : oh ! damn it , i built that division with my bare hands -- michael : your own bare hands , yep . victoria : oh , god . michael : ( chuckles ) victoria : listen to me . michael : it looks like italy is slipping away already . victoria : no , i ca n't let that happen . i swore i would not get drawn back in . michael : oh , come on . look at you . you 're already salivating to get back in the fray . victoria : i do n't want that . i do n't . michael : victoria ... it 's in your blood , sweetheart . victoria : let 's talk about something else , shall we ? let 's talk about you . what 's going on in your life ? lauren : hey , baby , you ready for me ? victoria . [ scene_break ] nikki : my goodness , but you 're paranoid . dru : well , my last name is n't newman . you 'll understand why . nikki : you know , you 're a very disrespectful young woman . but back to your paranoia , you really ca n't afford it . because if you ca n't focus on your job , you let us all down . we have a lot riding on you , and you can not fail . dru : i wo n't fail . failing is not in my vocabulary . where is all this coming from ? nikki : i 'm sorry . that -- that came out wrong . i 've -- i 've been a little on edge lately . excuse me . dru : well , do n't take it out on me , please . i have my own problems . nikki : well , i do take it out on you because you are the major source of conflict with my family right now . dru : oh , why ? because nick has every confidence in me and victor does n't ? nikki : and there 's poor , little you caught in the middle . dru : i do n't get caught . i just do n't want to be a pawn in this chess game between your husband and your son . nikki : all right . i understand how important this job is to you . but , realistically , what do you bring to the table aside from your ... well , let 's just call it enthusiasm ? dru : class . confidence . common sense . i agree there 's a plethora of managerial skills i 'll need to get underneath my tool belt , but i -- nikki : oh , yes , there 's quite a plethora to be learned . let 's see , you 've been a model . you 've been a spokesperson . you know absolutely nothing about being a corporate leader . dru : yeah , well , if people like you would just back up and give me a little bit of wiggle room , maybe i 'd learn . nikki : i doubt that . [ scene_break ] jack : actually , there are two people who are desperate for the c.e.o . job . phyllis : jill and brad . jack : yeah , neither are my first choice . phyllis : hmm , and since your first choice turned you down flat ... jack : well , the other two candidates are n't exactly ideal . phyllis : oh , what do you mean ? jack : well , jill ca n't take the job . katherine wo n't let her . phyllis : right . and then there 's brad . i know you 've had your share of problems with him , but he 's one hell of a businessman . jack : he 's also a bit of a maverick . phyllis : is that such a bad thing , having one of your key people having a different viewpoint from your own ? jack : then you 're saying you think i ought to hire junior as c.e.o . phyllis : oh , i 'm just saying you need somebody . brad 's there , right ? and as far as jill goes , just change katherine 's mind . jack : well , that 's easier said than done . the two are barely speaking to each other . phyllis : oh , you have quite a power of persuasion . and if worse comes to worst , you can just make katherine a rack of lamb . jack : so you think i ought to hire one of them . phyllis : well , you need to fill the post , right ? and there they are . problem solved . jack : i 'm just curious . phyllis : hmm . jack : why do you care who i hire ? [ scene_break ] kevin : so what 's it gon na be , mackenzie ? do you want me to dredge up everything that happened in detroit ? all the gory details ? mac : no . you seem to have a lot going on right now . kevin : yeah , that 's for sure . mac : look , kevin ... this thing with your mother , i know that it 's personal and probably none of my business . but i 'd like to hear about it , if you wan na tell me . [ scene_break ] cassie : god ! you two are so overreacting . sharon : have you heard about h.i.v . and sexually transmitted diseases ? cassie : of course i have , mother . i do n't live in a cave . nick : do n't be smart , young lady . cassie : you two are treating me like i 'm some little kid . sharon : well , you act like you think you know everything there is to know . but are you aware that there is a new drug - resistant strain of h.i.v . , one that there is no treatment for yet ? nick : yes , it progresses to a.i.d.s . a whole lot faster than the original virus . sharon : and if you contract that , cassie , you will probably be sunk . that is no lie . nick : one careless moment , that 's all it takes , and you risk throwing your whole life away . sharon : condoms are not foolproof , especially when you 're young and you 're inexperienced . cassie : do we really have to discuss the details ? sharon : well , if you 're old enough to carry around a condom in your purse , i think you 're old enough to hear the harsh realities . now if you are lucky enough that you do not get pregnant or contract some disease , there is also the emotional aspect , and the damage you can do by having sex before you 're ready , before you realize what a commitment it should mean . nick : i just wish you were n't in such a rush to grow up , because with that comes a lot of pressure and responsibility . cassie : fine . are you two through ? nick : not quite . [ scene_break ] john : oh , look , you gave birth to those two . of course you 're gon na feel a certain loyalty . gloria : those two are not the monsters that you think they are . john : oh , you can say that after kevin tried to kill my granddaughter ? gloria : that was never proven , john . john : oh , please . gloria : and he is a changed young man . john : oh , how can you be so sure of that ? you said he 's damaged . i mean , how do you even know if it 's possible for him to change ? gloria : if you 'd just get to know them , they have such big hearts . john : gloria , michael baldwin i know and i loathe . as for kevin , just the thought of him coming into my home , never mind becoming part of my family , i mean , after what he put us through , especially colleen , i mean , it 's utterly incomprehensible . gloria : so where does that leave you and me ? john : probably nowhere . gloria : do n't say that , john . john : look , they 're your sons . they 're your sons . i can not change that . and you 're gon na wan na spend time with them . now as for me ... gloria : as for you what ? john : i ca n't even conceive of sitting down at a dinner table and talking to them , never mind discussing them with you as to what 's going on with them , what 's happening in their life , just simple basic conversation . do n't you see , i mean , how impossible the situation is ? gloria : what are you telling me , john ? john : i can not see how , under these circumstances , this marriage could go on . [ scene_break ] brad : ash , you should take some time off . ashley : why ? brad : because your father needs you . in fact , you should consider getting him out of town for awhile . ashley : you think it might help ? brad : well , it certainly could n't hurt . put some distance between him and his wife . ashley : yeah . it 's not really a good time to go , but you might be right . looks like gloria 's gon na be living in the house for awhile . brad : what ? you 're kidding me . ashley : nope . michael baldwin made it clear that my father ca n't just force her out . brad : baldwin -- he 's a piece of work well , you know what ? fine . let her live there until the decree is final . it does n't mean john has to be there . you should get him as far away as possible . ashley : i guess damon could cover for me here . you 're all right with me leaving ? brad : i may not be here after today . ashley : you 're serious about that ultimatum you gave jack ? brad : dead serious . ashley : you know , i 'm not trying to lay a guilt trip on you , but if jack does n't come through with that c.e.o . position offer and you quit , any thought of taking my father on a trip is out of the question . [ scene_break ] mac : so mr. abbott had no idea that you and michael were gloria 's sons ? kevin : no . she was afraid he 'd dump her if he found out . she was right . the way he 's acting , you 'd think we were godzilla and king kong . mac : are you and your mom close ? kevin : we did n't used to be . my childhood was really messed up . mac : yeah , your father was abusive . kevin : he was a really sick man . and my mom did n't have the guts to stand up to him . mac : that must have been awful for you . kevin : yeah . for years i held it against her , you know , that she did n't do more to protect me . mac : and now ? kevin : now i realize that she was just as scared of terrible tom as i was . mac : so you 've forgiven her ? kevin : yeah . yeah . my mom is a really neat lady ... who made a mistake and now it 's gon na cost her everything . mac : you 're really loyal to her . kevin : it 's my fault all this is happening . you know , if the abbotts did n't hate me so much ... mac : hey , they do n't seem to like your brother much either . kevin : no , but if it were just mikey , they would just deal with it . mac : do you really think they 'll break up over this ? kevin : you know , i 've been telling my mom this whole time , like , hang in there , things will work out , and now i 'm starting to think i was wrong . mac : kevin , you 're taking way too much of this on yourself . kevin : i just -- you know -- i just feel so guilty . i know how much my mom loves this guy . mac : okay , but if they break up , it 's not your fault . kevin : fine , then whose fault is it ? mac : that bastard who called himself your father . he 's the one responsible for what your mother 's going through . kevin : why ? because he messed me up so bad ? mac : yes . you must hate him so much . i hate him , and i do n't even know him . kevin : i do n't just hate him . i 'm terrified of him . even now , just thinking about him , i get the chills . c.e.o . of jabot because i care about you , and i know this problem has been weighing on you . [ scene_break ] jack : and there 's nothing more to it ? you just care about me ? phyllis : is that so hard to believe ? jack : not in the best of times , like last night . that was terrific . i wish it was n't a makeup date , me trying to make up for hurting you . phyllis : we 've had our practice at that , have n't we ? jack : yeah , we sure have . so what do you think , is that what we have to look forward to -- years of fighting and then kissing and making up ? phyllis : it 's a good start , is n't it ? jack : one day ... i 'd like to have one romantic evening with you , where one of us is n't trying to get on the other 's good side . phyllis : okay . well , if you promise me you wo n't stab me in the back anymore , maybe that could actually happen . jack : can you make that same promise to me ? oh , my , you ca n't . this is interesting . phyllis : i never said that . jack : no , i know that look in your eye , though . you know something that i ought to know . so should we schedule it right now ? phyllis : schedule what ? jack : our next romantic get - together , the makeup date , where you try to get me to forgive you for whatever it is you 're keeping from me right now . give me a call . i 'm ready when you are . [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , for awhile there , everything was going so smoothly . nicholas was running the company , victor had eased up . suddenly that 's all changed . because nicholas decided to give you an executive contract that you 're not ready for . dru : you may not think i 'm ready for it , but nicholas does . nikki : do you really think this is all about you ? dru : what do you mean ? nikki : there are family issues that you know nothing about . dru : and thank god i do n't , nikki . i do n't want to get involved in your family drama . i 'm here to do a j - o - b . nikki : well , all i want is a little peace in my home . is that too much to ask ? dru : you 're talking to the wrong person . nikki : i am just trying to let you know that you 're in over your head . dru : that 's your opinion , but it does n't count here , because nick is my boss , and he 's the one i need to please . nikki : well , i think you 'd better speak to him . you tell him that you want the 6-month probationary period that every executive has had to go through . dru : why would i do that ? why would i sabotage myself ? then what for dru ? nikki : then , nicholas will decide if you 're the right person for this job . dru : but he 's already decided , nikki . and i presented this idea to him of yours , and he declined . nikki : really ? dru : yes , really . now if you thought that you were gon na come over here and get me to throw my hands up in the air and say , `` i quit ! i quit ! `` it 's not gon na happen . you should be deciding what side you 're gon na be on . nikki : oh , let 's get something straight right now , missy . when it comes to my family , i do not choose sides . but if i did , they would n't be the ones to lose . you would . dru : is that a threat ? nikki : i am merely suggesting that you be prepared to satisfy both victor and nicholas . and if you ca n't do that , i think you 'd better pack up and leave this office now . because i will not stand by and watch my family get caught up into another unnecessary conflict . dru : are you done ? nikki : yes , for now , i believe i am . dru : good . because this conversation is over . and i do not appreciate you coming into my office tryin -- trying to intimidate me . it wo n't work . now please , see yourself out . nikki : i will . thank you . have a nice day . [ scene_break ] brad : ash , i know there 's a lot going on here , but your dad really has to be your top priority . ashley : well , i agree with you in theory . but realistically , jill does n't work here anymore . and if you quit , and my dad and i are off somewhere , this company 's gon na be thrown into complete chaos . and that 's the last thing jabot needs right now . [ scene_break ] victoria : well , my question has certainly been answered . lauren : hi , baby . victoria : hello , lauren . i hope you 've been taking good care of michael for me while i was away . lauren : i like to think that i have . [ scene_break ] brad : i am not going to put up with your brother jerking me around like this . ashley : you 're just gon na give up ? brad : no , ash , i 'm taking a stand . my future is in jack 's hands . i 'm not comfortable with that . and , frankly , i do n't think he has any intention of appointing me c.e.o .. ashley : a position that you 've earned if you ask me . brad : well , thank you for saying that . look , i 'm not going to be your brother 's puppet . that just ai n't gon na happen . ashley : i understand completely how you feel . i really do . brad : i appreciate that . ashley : do what you got ta do . i 'll handle my situation with my dad , okay ? jack : brad , we need to talk . brad : yeah , you 're right , jack , we do . the clock 's ticking . i want an answer . [ scene_break ] gloria : john , do n't throw away everything we have , everything we 've shared . john : i do n't know if i can get past this . gloria : all marriages have rough patches . john : oh , please . it 's not just a rough patch . gloria : but you just do n't throw in the towel . john : oh , that 's easy for you to say . you 're not the one who was betrayed . gloria : i love you . and i believe that if we keep cool heads , we can get through this . john : that is the problem . i can not keep a cool head when it comes to your sons . gloria : so you do n't care about me enough to even see if there 's anything to salvage . john : right now i do n't know what i feel . i 'm still in shock . gloria : did you ever love me ? john : of course i loved you . i adored you . but i also trusted you , and look how that turned out . gloria : yeah . well , i do n't think that love has vanished . john : you know , do n't even ask me how i feel right now . you might not like my answer . gloria : i very much want to stay here with you . but if you really want me to leave , i will . john : right now , the way i feel at this minute , i could n't care less what you do . [ scene_break ] lauren : so your parents must be thrilled that you 're back . victoria : well , actually , they do n't know yet . and i 'd rather that they did n't . lauren : really ? that 's ... very mysterious . but yet you come to see michael first . that 's really fascinating . victoria : well , you know , i owed him a visit -- one long overdue , right , sweetie ? [ scene_break ] ashley : ultimately , this is your decision , but i do n't think you 're being fair to brad . jack : well , another county heard from . ashley : this company needs a leader , jack . stop fooling around . jack : is that what you think i 've been doing ? ashley : our father is in the middle of an emotional crisis , and he 's going to need a lot of our time , at least for the next few weeks . we ca n't afford to be in limbo any longer . jack : so you 're sticking your neck out for your ex , is that it ? ashley : because he 's the best candidate . give him the damn job and let 's move on . jack : this is a nice speech , ash . this is between bradley and me . ashley : you know what ? i think everything -- everything has just gone to your head . jack : sis , why do n't you take the rest of the day off and look after dad ? i think he needs you right now more than we do . ashley : you are so obnoxious . just do the right thing . jack : be in my office in ten minutes . [ scene_break ] lauren : so ... tell me about your life in italy . victoria : oh , well , it 's very different from genoa city , believe me . lauren : yeah ? so is it true what they say about the italian men ? victoria : ( chuckles ) well , you 'll have to research that one for yourself , lauren . lauren : hmm . anybody special there ? victoria : nobody as special as the people i left behind . when did you two become an item ? or am i being presumptuous ? lauren : oh , not at all . uh , last year . victoria : oh , well , you 're a very lucky woman . michael 's quite a catch . michael : listen , why do n't you two ladies go out and grab yourself a bite to eat while you discuss what a terrific guy i am ? lauren : vicki ? victoria : oh , no , i ca n't , lauren . maybe some other time . yeah . lauren : okay . you got it . are you back for good ? victoria : i 'm not sure . you would n't mind if i was , would you ? lauren : ( laughs ) why would i mind ? that 's such a silly question . [ scene_break ] mac : i 'm so sorry . kevin : you know , i used to , uh , i used to fantasize , you know , about , uh , punching him . or locking him in a closet . something to give him a dose of his own medicine . mac : i 'll bet . kevin : and what the truth is , if he were standing right here in front of me , i 'd pass out i 'd be so scared . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ahem . dru : phyllis , can you never knock ? phyllis : i heard nikki newman was here . dru : so what of it ? and how is it that you find out about things five seconds after they happen ? phyllis : well , when the newman matriarch is around , people talk . ya feel it , do n't you , drucilla ? dru : feel what , phyllis ? feel what ? phyllis : the screws tightening . [ scene_break ] cassie : are you through lecturing me ? sharon : i suppose there 's not much more i can say . cassie : good . can we go now ? nick : not yet . you 're grounded . cassie : why ? sharon : why do you think ? for lying and cutting class . cassie : ( sighs ) how long ? nick : i do n't know yet . we 'll see . cassie : well , since you 're so bent out of shape over one class , why wo n't you take me back to school ? i 'm missing more . sharon : in a minute . nick , um ... i wan na have a word with cassie alone . nick : okay . [ scene_break ] sharon : honey ... cassie : what ? sharon : you said something the other day that i have n't been able to get off my mind . cassie : am i supposed to know what you 're talking about ? sharon : you said that you thought i was afraid you might do some of the things i did when i was your age . cassie : it 's true , is n't it ? sharon : i suppose . cassie : then why are you being so rough on me ? sharon : that is exactly why . i do n't want you to make the same mistakes i made , and being a teenager is rough enough . complicating it with sex -- believe me , you are not ready . cassie : well , if you had n't had sex when you did , i would n't have been born . sharon : true , and i cherish every moment that we have had together as mother and daughter , but remember , we missed several years of being together when you were little because i could n't offer you what a mother should offer a child . and it was only luck that brought us back together . cassie ... look at me , and tell me that we are good . cassie : sure , mom , we 're good . sharon : guess we should get you back to school . [ scene_break ] victoria : so jack abbott wants to hire victoria newman . how fascinating is that ? jack : well , you do n't seem you do n't seem to think it 's too terribly fascinating . victoria : oh , no , i just think that it 's terribly transparent . obviously part of some agenda . ( door slams ) jack : hey , right on time . i like a guy who 's prompt . have a seat , bradski . brad : thanks , i 'll stand . let 's cut to the chase , jacko . are you going to appoint me c.e.o . or not ? victoria : well , i really should be going . it 's wonderful seeing you again , michael . you take care of yourself , okay ? victoria : you too , lauren . lauren : mm - hmm . michael : what ? lauren : heh . kiss should 've been on the cheek . michael : the lips were just there . i could n't avoid it . lauren : yeah . man who 's able to get out of multi - million dollar lawsuits ca n't dodge a pair of lips . michael : hm . lauren : hm . michael : come here . lauren : what ? michael : come here . lauren : what do you want from me ? michael : do n't ask questions . lauren : wait . michael : all right , are you done ? lauren : if i had anti - bacterical wipes , i would be . michael : shh . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) john : hello ? ashley : hey , daddy , how are you ? john : i 'm fine , ash . ashley : well , i 'm coming home . i wan na spend the day with you . john : that 's not necessary . ashley : dad ... john : no , really . i 'm driving to the office now . ashley : you are ? john : well , some contracts got messengered here , and i wan na bring them in , have jack look them over . ashley : ca n't you just give them to jack when he gets home ? john : if you have to know , i wan na get out of here . ashley : okay . well , drive safely . john : all right . john : oh . ( sighs ) the contracts . [ scene_break ] mac : whatever happened to your father ? kevin : terrible tom ? he 's probably in prison somewhere . or better yet , dead . rotting in hell . even if he is still alive , he 's got no way of knowing where we are . so ... mac : that must give you some comfort . kevin : what ? mac : knowing that horrible man can never hurt you or your mother again . [ scene_break ] man : well , well , well , so you struck it rich . you little cockroach . [ scene_break ] john : ( groaning ) john : ( groaning continues ) [ next_on ] nick : i 'm gon na do big things with this company , and i will make my father proud of me . victoria : let me ask you , why are you pushing this so hard ? kevin : looks like i 've ruined mom 's life . | nick and sharon , together than separately , warned a disinterested cassie about the dangers of having sex before she was emotionally and physically ready . nikki demanded drucilla work the appropriate probation period and not make trouble for nick and victor . dru told her to mind her own business and threw her out . phyllis taunted dru about nikki 's visit . jack suspected phyllis was hiding something when she pressed him for info on who he 'd hire as ceo - brad or jill . brad warned ash he was serious about quitting jabot , and told her to take john out of town to help him recover from the gloria situation . jack and ash argued about his refusal to hire brad immediately , and brad later reminded jack that he was fully prepared to leave if it did n't happen . victoria toyed with michael , relishing a visit from a clearly jealous lauren . gloria begged john to forgive her , but he insisted he 'd never welcome kevin fisher into his home and told her to go away , he cared not where . kevin opened up to mac more about the abuse he 'd dealt with at the hands of ' terrible tom ' , then thanked god the man was no longer a part of his life . ' terrible tom ' read the newspaper article about kevin 's lottery win . after opening the front door of his home , john stumbled down the stairs and impaled himself on a letter opener . |
neil : lily -- when she was born -- the night that we brought her home from the hospital -- she was cuddled in her blankets and we laid her down in the crib and we held hands and we watched her sleep . and in that perfect moment , the world was right . and it felt safe . if we could 've just held onto that moment forever , drucilla . neil : now ... now i 'm not so sure . it does n't feel very safe right now . oh , dru , i would change places with you if i could . if i could just ... if i could just find you and bring you home and the world would be safe again . the world would be safe . [ scene_break ] nick : i got up . you were already gone . phyllis : yeah , i did n't sleep last night . nick : i checked the weather report . it dropped below 40 degrees last night . phyllis : yeah , i know . so even if dru managed to get out before the falls , her chances of surviving ... nick : hey , maybe the rescue workers already found her . phyllis : i talked to daniel . there 's been no word . i keep on thinking about those kids -- lily and devon . nick : hey , dude . noah : can we go visit mom now ? nick : um , yeah , in a second . we 're gon na have a little talk first . noah : not again . nick : yeah , again . i just wanted to , uh , let you know what you 're gon na be seeing at the hospital . noah : i 've been before , dad . nick : yeah , i know , but this is different . do you remember when you busted your arm and it , uh , got swollen and turned that ugly yellow purplish color ? noah : yeah , i got that cool orange cast . nick : that 's the one . now the reason it looked like that is because it 's your body 's way of healing . noah : so ... it looked like zombie skin -- like the one from my video game . nick : i know , but their skin 's always like that , right ? yours went back to normal after a few weeks , remember ? noah : yeah , i was like a chameleon . nick : you were . and it 's the same thing with your mom . when you see her , she 's gon na look a little banged up , but that just means she 's healing . noah : so she 's the chameleon now ? nick : right . so now she can sneak up on you when you 're watching tv instead of doing your homework . [ scene_break ] sharon : brad ? brad : hey . sharon : dru ? brad : nothing yet . they 're still searching . sharon : how long have you been here ? brad : not long . you 're in pain . let me get the nurse . sharon : no . no , do n't do that . nick 's coming by with noah later this morning and i ... i wan na be completely lucid . can you , um ... can you hand me my purse over there ? brad : oh , sure . brad : here you go . sharon : thank you . i just do n't wan na scare noah . brad : i ca n't believe phyllis did this to you . sharon : i know . and yet , she risked her life to try to save mine , so i guess i should thank her . brad : oh , wait , no , no , no . you do n't owe phyllis anything . if it had n't been for her blackmailing us about our affair , none of this would 've happened in the first place . jack : well , you 're here nice and early , bradski . brad : i 'll give you two some privacy . sharon : thanks for stopping by . jack : hey . sharon : hey . jack : how you feeling ? sharon : mmm ... like i went off a cliff . jack : you look a whole lot better than you did last night . sharon : hmm , thanks to the wonders of foundation . jack : oh , you do n't need any of that . i 'll tell you what , though , next time you feel like taking a 50 foot dive , can i suggest a parachute ? sharon : there 's not gon na be a next time for me . from now on , i 'm staying on level ground . you know , that would 've come in handy yesterday . i should n't have argued with phyllis , you know ? i just should 've let it roll off my back . i do n't know why i let it get to me . jack : hey , hey , hey , listen to me , listen to me , i do n't want you blaming yourself for what 's happened . sharon : but i should 've just let it go . if i did , dru would be here now . or if she had n't tried to help me -- jack : honey , that was instinct . she barely had a split second to think . sharon : i just keep praying that she 's still alive . jack : you do know if anyone could come through this , it is drucilla . [ scene_break ] neil : you know , dru ... i remember , uh , i remember the first time ever i saw your face . you were flying down the corridors of jabot . [ neil remembering ] dru : hey , man , would you watch where you 're going ? neil : me ? why do n't you watch where you 're going , young lady ? dru : i was watching , but you was just a blur coming around that corner . now what 's your hurry ? [ scene_break ] neil : i bent down to pick up your mail , and as i looked up at you , i saw the most beautiful girl i 'd ever seen in the whole world . and you were mad . you were really mad at me . and then you remember what you said ? you asked me to go dancing with you . you asked me out on a date . and you did n't know i had two left feet . neil : and then you got mad 'cause you thought i liked your sister . you had no idea how much i loved you -- even then . how crazy i was about you . how much i loved being with you , teaching you , learning from you . if someone had told me way back then ... that we 'd have gotten married , remarried , had two beautiful children ... i 'd have told 'em they were crazy . now i ca n't imagine you not being in my life . i just ca n't imagine what my life is gon na be without you . you 're not dead . you ca n't be dead . [ scene_break ] nick : hi . sorry we 're late . we stopped off at the gift shop . jack : hey . uh , i 'll give you guys some time . see you later . sharon : okay . noah : hi , mom . sharon : come here , you . noah : does it hurt ? sharon : mmm , mnh - mnh , not much . noah : dad said you fell . sharon : yeah . you and your dad -- you 're always making fun of me for being such a klutz . noah : well , i brought you a present . sharon : oh , you did ? noah : i made it . sharon : what is it ? noah : a comic book . it has all of us in it -- you , me , dad and summer . we 're all superheroes . sharon : oh , well , let me see here . noah : that 's you . you 're the blonde avenger . you 're invincible . sharon : i love it . it 's great , thank you . noah : you 're really okay ? sharon : mm - hmm . mm - hmm , i am . especially now that you 're here . [ scene_break ] brad : wow , phyllis , you look great . phyllis : what ? brad : not a scratch in sight , no bruises . oh , that 's right , you did n't have any bruises , did you ? you 're the lucky one . brad : you know , i made a bet with myself this morning as to whether or not you would show up for work . phyllis : well , you lost . brad : no , actually , i won . you see , i knew you had no soul , no conscience , no mechanism in that warped brain of yours for determining what is appropriate and what is n't . phyllis : are you done ? brad : you sleep well last night , phyllis ? phyllis : yeah , i slept great , brad , thank you . brad : well , why does n't that surprise me ? of course you did . phyllis : what happened to sharon and dru was an accident . brad : mmm , i believe the term is manslaughter . phyllis : if it helps you to blame me -- brad : why would n't i ? phyllis : because that 's the most important thing , right ? assigning blame ? that would make you feel better , would n't it ? brad : if you had n't have been blackmailing us in the first place -- phyllis : you know what ? if sharon had n't grabbed the phone out of my hand , if you had n't cheated on your wife with sharon in new york -- you know , we 're all guilty of something . brad : yeah , way to rationalize , phyllis . if dru 's gone , you killed her . you might as well have pushed her off the cliff . jack : hey , wait a minute ! phyllis tried to save sharon 's life . brad : well , she would n't have had to if she -- forget it . i do n't wan na do this anymore . you 're the one who has to live with yourself . phyllis : oh , jack , he 's right . jack : he 's not right . he 's a hot head . if anyone 's to blame here , it 's me , for letting you three women go on that shoot alone . i should 've known better . phyllis : i should 've known better . i was the adult . i should 've known better . jack : you 're all three adults . you are no more to blame than any of them . phyllis : no , i had a part in this . i had a part in this . i could 've done the right thing and i did n't . jack : listen -- listen to me , you are not to blame for this . phyllis : i am , too . this is my fault . this is my fault . this is my fault . jack : hey , hey , hey ... [ scene_break ] noah : did phyllis really try to save you ? sharon : yep , she sure did , risked her own life . nick : hey , bud , why do n't you , uh , run down to the nurse 's station . see if , uh , you can get some water for mom 's flowers . noah : okay . nick : thank you for not blaming phyllis . sharon : look , the only think i can really think about right now is dru . someone 's got ta tell noah . nick : i 'll handle it . sharon : he seems to be taking the accident pretty well . nick : he 's a tough kid . he gets his strength from his mom . sharon : he 's just been through so much , you know ? he 's been through more in a year and a half than most kids go through in a lifetime and he holds so much inside . nick : i was thinking maybe he should sit down and talk with someone . sharon : yeah , that 's a good idea . nick : i know some people who could recommend someone good . i 'll schedule an appointment . sharon : thank you . [ scene_break ] neil : hey . phyllis : i just , um ... wanted to -- to , uh , put some flowers down . nick and -- nick and i ... wanted to do that . looks like i -- i 'm not the only one with that idea . neil : a lot of people love dru . phyllis : have you heard anything from the search - and - rescue team ? neil : no . phyllis : listen ... neil , if there was anything i could do -- neil : yeah . phyllis : what ? neil : there is something you could do . you can tell me what happened , phyllis . phyllis : well , um , it was ... sort of senseless . i , um -- sharon did n't agree with the staging of the shoot and i called jack . and then we started arguing . neil : well , how did dru get involved ? where were you standing when it happened ? where 'd she fall from ? phyllis : listen , neil , does any of that matter right now ? neil : yeah , everything matters right now . you 're damn right . maybe i can find something that the rescue workers missed . at least i have to try . phyllis : hey , guys . listen , i 'm gon na give you some time alone . colleen : wow . i mean , this is -- this is amazing . so many people loved dru . devon : this , uh ... this is n't fair . how could i lose two moms ? lily : she 'll always be our mom , devon . neil : stop talking about your mother like she 's dead . she 's not dead . there 's still a chance , okay ? we are gon na find her . [ scene_break ] jack : so have you cooled down from earlier , or do i need to bring some ice ? brad : what is it , jack ? jack : we have some business to discuss . brad : can it wait ? jack : nope . brad : what 's up ? jack : with victoria out of town , it falls on you and me to write some kind of memo about drucilla 's accident . somehow , the standard , `` the family is in our thoughts and prayers `` sounds kinda hollow , does n't it ? brad : you know , i keep thinking that maybe if i 'd been at that photo shoot , i could 've done something . jack : you and me both . david : hey . i , uh , i heard about sharon . boy , you must be so relieved . jack : you have no idea . she is getting stronger as we speak . david : that 's great -- great . um , i was also sorry to hear that the search for dru has become a recovery effort ? jack : yeah . i know the two of you were n't very close . david : no , but i would n't wish that on anyone . now i assume you wan na release a statement about the tragedy ? jack : actually , brad and i were just about to start working on that . david : well , there 's no need . i , uh , took the liberty of having a campaign staff member draft something up . so why do n't you take a look at it and see if there 's anything you wan na add . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) so , buddy , i know it was hard seeing your mom like that , but believe me when i say this , it looks worse than it is . she 's gon na be just fine . noah : i know . nick : so we should talk about something else . noah : about mom ? nick : it 's about her friend , dru winters . noah : something bad ? nick : she also had an accident last night , like your mom . noah : is she in the hospital , too ? nick : they have n't been able to find her yet . noah : i wan na go help , dad . nick : well , it 's -- it 's too dangerous . but they have lots of professional people looking for her . noah : maybe zapato could help . nick : they 're already using rescue dogs . noah : i like her , dad . she 's cool . nick : you guys spent a lot of time together when she lived with your mom , did n't you ? noah : yeah . she would always play video games with me . nick : that is cool . noah : can we go there , dad ? nick : where ? noah : to the place when mom and ms. winters fell . nick : yeah , we can do that . [ scene_break ] sharon : neil . neil : hey . sharon : neil , i 'm so sorry . neil : thanks . sharon : how are the kids ? neil : about how you 'd expect . sharon : is there any news yet ? neil : no . none . um ... soon , though . there are a lot of people out there looking for her , sharon . sharon : i ca n't believe that , uh , dru might 've ... sacrificed her life for me . i just ... i ... i did n't deserve that . neil : sharon , shh , shh , shh . do n't blame yourself . sharon : well , i ca n't help it , neil . i just ... i do n't deserve to have a friend like that . and ... dru 's a hero , neil . she 's a hero . [ scene_break ] devon : after we find dru , we , uh , should donate these stuffed animals to the children 's shelter . lily : yeah . mom would like that . devon : she will . lily : i wan na take a picture of this . devon : go ahead . lily : hey , um , can i use your cell phone ? colleen : oh , sweetie , i left mine in the car . lily : uh , daniel do you have yours ? daniel : yeah , sure , here . lily : thanks . lily : um ... daniel , why is there ... a picture of girl 's breasts on your phone ? lily : who is this ? daniel : i do n't know . lily : how can there be a picture of a naked girl on your phone if you do n't know who it is ? daniel : i do n't know . i did n't take it . lily : well , then who did ? daniel : it 's probably one of the guys from class . you know , they send this stuff as jokes to everyone . lily : um ... that 's funny ? daniel : i do n't know . you know what ? it 's probably one of the guys from my psych class . you know , all those frat guys in there ? yes , they think this stuff is funny . look , it 's gone , okay ? [ scene_break ] david : i hate to admit it , but there is something good that could come out of this tragedy . jack : what could that be ? david : well , this could garner you the sympathy vote with the press . help your campaign . jack : as sick as that is , you 're probably right . leave it to the media to take an accident like this and put a political spin on it . david : well , the press are n't known for their compassion . jack : no , i guess they are n't , are they ? david : well , the timing certainly is n't bad . jack : what do you mean by that ? david : nikki 's been gaining quite a few endorsements as of late . this could be harder than we thought . jack : hey , i 'm not surprised . the newmans have a lot of connections in this state . david : i got a call from the madison `` examiner . `` they 'd like to have an interview with you and sharon . jack : you know what ? sharon 's recovering right now . i 'm not sure that would be worth it . david : with victor 's wife in the race , you might wan na consider it . [ scene_break ] nick : is that good ? noah : yeah . nick : all right . phyllis : hey . nick : hey , you found us . phyllis : yeah , i just follow the breadcrumbs . those look good . noah : uh , mine 's strawberry banana . it 's cool to watch them make it . you want one ? phyllis : yeah , i 'd love one . noah : okay . phyllis : so i guess it goes without saying , we should postpone the wedding and the rehearsal dinner . nick : it 's probably best . phyllis : all right . i just saw neil . it was horrible . he is in so much pain . this is my fault . nick : i wish you 'd stop saying that . it 's not like you pushed dru over the cliff . phyllis : yeah , well , by the way everyone 's looking at me and the things they 're saying to me , i might as well have done that . nick : all right , just ... just think about this for one second . it 's not like you could 've prevented it . what could you have done differently ? phyllis : i could 've stayed in bed yesterday morning . [ scene_break ] neil : i spoke with phyllis . sharon : you did ? neil : yeah . yeah , i was at the cliff . sharon , you should 've seen all those flowers and letters . sharon : what was phyllis doing there ? neil : i do n't know . i asked her to tell me what happened . sharon : what did she say ? neil : she said that you two were arguing about the photo shoot , that you struggled over the cell phone . dru tried to intervene and you both lost your balance and then you ... you went over . sharon : um ... that 's almost everything that happened . neil : what do you mean , almost everything ? sharon ... hey ... you do understand how desperate i am to find dru , right ? my wife is missing . the tiniest detail could help find her . if there 's anything you can tell me , please , sharon , i need to know right now . sharon : i ca n't lie anymore . neil : you ca n't lie ? about what ? sharon : i , uh ... i was really confused back at the time when -- nick had cheated on me and ... i did something that i should n't have done . neil : okay , i 'm not sure i understand . sharon : neil ... i , uh ... i spent the night with brad carlton . neil : you and brad ? what does this have to do with drucilla ? sharon : well , it only happened this one time . but phyllis was holding that over our heads . and when we were at the photo shoot , she threatened to call jack and tell him . that 's what we were arguing about . neil : and you ... you tried to stop her ? and that 's when dru ... sharon : yeah . yeah . and that 's the whole story . [ scene_break ] devon : you guys , i 'm gon na go upstairs and lay down . daniel : baby , please , is there anything i can do to make you feel better ? lily : no . [ scene_break ] brad : i took care of the inter - office memo . jack : thank you for handling that . david : so what about the madison `` examiner `` ? you want me to set up the joint interview ? jack : um , let 's hold off until i 've had a chance to talk to sharon . brad : hold on a second . are you kidding me ? sharon 's in no shape to be talking to the press . jack : i would n't dream of doing anything sharon is n't comfortable with . brad : just bringing it up puts her in the position of feeling like she has to say yes . david : i 'm sure sharon can make her own decisions . and i doubt that anybody 's gon na pressure her into anything . brad : are you really willing to use sharon for your own image ? jack : i 'm not gon na force sharon into doing anything she does n't wan na do . brad : you know , that 's low , jack , even for you . jack : and you have a right to judge me ? brad : every right . when you 're talking about one of my closest friends , you bet i do . i will not see sharon exploited . jack : let me remind you , we are talking about my fianc � e . i suggest you back off . [ scene_break ] lily : i have to call aunt mamie . colleen : and olivia . lily : how am i gon na tell her ? colleen : sweetie , if you do n't feel up for it , i can -- lily : no , no . i have to do it myself . lily : aunt liv ? hi , it 's lily . um ... no , um ... something terrible happened . [ scene_break ] sharon : neil ... say something . neil : the blackmail -- how long has it been going on ? sharon : a while , not that long . neil : why ? what did phyllis want ? sharon : for brad to vote to put you on the board . neil : a lousy board seat . and you and brad -- i ca n't believe this . no , he 's a newlywed . sharon : look , i know you do n't like him . neil : sharon , it 's not about not liking brad . and i can tell what 's coming next -- you want me to keep your secret , do n't you ? sharon : no , i do n't . i would n't ask that , neil . after everything that it 's done ? no , i do n't want you to lie . neil : did dru know what phyllis was doing ? sharon : yeah . she 'd known about it for a little while . neil : she did n't say a word -- not one word . [ scene_break ] phyllis : well , i never thought i 'd be this happy to see you . phyllis : i mean , i was -- i was terrified when you let go of my wrist . sharon : well , thank you , phyllis . thank you for ... trying to save my life . phyllis : you 're welcome . so , um , i 'm not -- i 'm not gon na tell victoria or jack about the affair . sharon : oh , you 're not ? phyllis : no . i played a huge part in what happened . too many people have been hurt . [ scene_break ] noah : whoa ! look at all this stuff , dad . nick : yeah . there 's a lot of people worried about dru . noah : so ... they -- they give her presents ? nick : yeah . this is their way of letting her family know that they 're sorry this happened to her . noah : like when people were worried about cassie ? nick : yeah . noah : do people really go to heaven when they die ? nick : i believe they do . the good ones , at least . noah : who decides when people die ? nick : that would be god . noah : i 'm gon na die someday . nick : we all are , buddy . but that 's a long way away , okay ? i 'm expecting grandkids from you . noah : yuck ! noah : if mrs. winters is dead , then maybe she 'll be somebody 's guardian angel ... like cassie 's mine . nick : maybe . maybe . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . neil : do n't you say anything to me . i know all about your blackmail , phyllis . phyllis : listen , neil -- neil : do you know something ? you 're a sorry , pathetic excuse for a human being . you are dead to me . phyllis : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . neil : you 're sorry ? shut up . you 're sorry and my wife is missing . phyllis : neil , okay , wait a second -- listen , listen -- neil : if my wife does n't make it through this , i 'm gon na hold you personally responsible . jack : hey , neil , neil , come on , back off , easy . neil : do you understand me ? her blood is gon na be on your hands , phyllis ! [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , baby , who have n't you been able to reach ? i 'll just e - mail them . lily : no , i do n't want anyone to find out that way . daniel : well , i just meant that i 'd tell them to call us . lily : hey ... what is -- what is this ? `` studguy101 `` ? daniel : it 's nothing . lily : it 's nothing ? so first , your computer is flooded with porn spam . and then you have a picture a girl 's naked breasts on your cell phone and now you have a secret e - mail name ? daniel , what is going on with you ? [ scene_break ] brad : how was your visit with noah ? sharon : it was good . brad ... i told neil ... about ... about phyllis ' blackmail . brad : he knows about new york ? sharon : yeah , well , i could n't lie to him . brad , he might 've lost his wife because of me . brad : because of us . and phyllis . do you think he 'll talk ? sharon : i do n't know . if i had known that that one night would lead to all of this ... brad : i know . me , too . sharon : i 'm sorry everything had to turn out this way . brad : oh , no , sharon , it 's not your fault . come here . jack : sorry to interrupt ... again . sharon : oh , jack . jack : well , it looks like you 're in good hands . [ next_on ] daniel : you 're upset because of your mom . lily : i am upset because my husband is acting like a jerk ! michael : what really happened at that photo shoot ? sharon : brad , you were right . i ca n't marry jack . i think i would be making a terrible mistake ! | lily uses daniel 's phone and she sees a woman 's naked breasts . daniel denies all knowledge of it . he blames it on someone at school . lily is disturbed about it but she lets it go . later at their apartment , she happens to be nearby when daniel is logging onto his computer . `` what is -- what is this ? ' studguy101 ? ' `` daniel freezes and does n't answer . lily has him cornered this time . first she finds porn all over his computer , he has naked breasts on his cellphone and now his username is studguy101 ! neil goes to see the place where sharon and dru fell off the cliff . he remembers the first time that he saw dru 's face and how he loved her right from the start . he turns and phyllis is behind him with flowers . neil asks for the details of what happened and how the women fell . phyllis says that it was an accident . she was about to call jack to settle a disagreement they were having and sharon grabbed the cellphone and they started struggling with it . then dru came up and the two went over the side of the cliff . neil wants more details , like where they were standing , but phyllis does n't think that will make him feel better . she leaves and neil goes to see sharon . she is glad to see him and when she hears phyllis 's version of what happened , she tells neil that there is more to this . she tells of the one night affair with brad and how phyllis heard of it and used it to blackmail the pair . neil understands now . neil soon realizes that the board seat that he won was part of this blackmail deal . neil hopes that sharon does n't expect him to keep her dirty little secret and be a part of it . that is n't what sharon hopes at all . she is tired of the lies and secrecy surrounding this . she wants to let it go . it is n't worth the trouble . at that moment , phyllis walks in the door behind neil . sharon and neil stop talking and neil slowly walks out . phyllis can tell right away that something terrible has happened here . phyllis smiles , but sharon is n't in the mood . phyllis says that she is n't going to tell about what went on between sharon and brad . `` you are n't ? `` sharon asks sarcastically . neil is outside sharon 's room when phyllis comes out . `` do n't you say anything to me . i know all about your blackmail phyllis . `` jack walks up now and hears neil shouting to phyllis that dru 's blood is going to be on her hands . brad comes to see sharon again and he is glad to see that she is doing well . she has some bad news and she knows that he is going to hate it . she tells him how she told neil about their secret , and now it is out . brad hugs her , and that is when jack walks in . |
[ sharon leaving a message for noah ] sharon : noah , the deal was that you were supposed to call me when you 're in for the night , which should have been hours ago . so ... call me when you get back to your dad 's . and that better be right away . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone vibrating ) eden : ohh . your cell phone 's vibrating . noah : i do n't care . i do n't care anything but you . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) phyllis : hello ? sharon : phyllis , uh , sharon . listen , can i -- phyllis : ( groans ) sharon , please , you 're calling me in the middle of the night , waking up my daughter ? sharon : well , i - i 'm sorry about summer , okay ? um , can you just put nick on ? phyllis : no , i ca n't . find someone else . ( beep ) phyllis : ( whispering ) when is it gon na end ? when is this gon na end ? when is this gon na end ? when is this gon na end ? ( sighs ) ( normal voice ) we had a fight , sharon . again ... because of you . again . at least he did n't go to you this time . or maybe he did , and that call was just to throw me off . [ scene_break ] murphy : ca n't sleep , can you ? kay : ( grunts ) oh , being me , being home , i thought that would solve everything . instead , it 's -- it is chaos . when have i become so ineffectual ? i ca n't even let you sleep . murphy : eh , sleep 's overrated . you need to talk ? talk . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , murphy , murphy , murphy , murphy . you are my rock . [ scene_break ] chloe : what is with daddy bolting on wedding night and not saying a word ? but you know what ? it 's no biggie . it 's not , because daddy put a ring on mommy 's finger , and he said `` i do . `` and then mommy and daddy did the wedding night cha - cha -- do n't ask . ( lowers voice ) i 'll tell you about that when you 're older . ( normal voice ) but you have nothing to worry about . do n't worry that he 's not here , because mommy ... mommy 's not worried the least bit . ( whispers ) she 's not . [ scene_break ] mac : once again , what are you doing here ? it 's the middle of the night . billy : what , are you kidding ? it 's early . all right , maybe it 's late . it 's late . you 're right . it 's about the same time that i used to leave the clubs , same time i used to do the moon thing . you know , the moon thing , where you look up in the moon , and i wonder if it 's the same moon that you would see in darfur . i 'm aware of the time difference . just bear with me here . but i got ta know . is it the same moon ? mac : yeah ... and it 's the same moon that your wife looks at , too . billy : mm . [ scene_break ] murphy : oh , hey , do you want me to sneak down and get some wedding leftovers ? kay : there 's probably some left on my dress . ( chuckles ) murphy : would you cut yourself a break ? the fight was not your fault . kay : oh , i should n't have let things get that far with jill , for heaven sakes . i mean , things we said , the way we acted ... murphy : i know it was rough . kay : it was ... quite easy , actually . murphy : yeah ? kay : the way you talk about fly - fishing -- the -- the rhythm ? that vicious anger that jill and i have , that 's our rhythm . murphy : hmm . kay : oh , easiest thing in the world to get back into . now with nikki , i 've never had ... murphy : what ? kay : see , stop right there . stop right there . comparing jill with -- with -- with nikki , i , um , i do n't wonder there 's a problem with my d ... i have so botched this relationship in so many ways . murphy : you 're a champ . there 's no better friend or mother . i mean , look how happy everyone is to have you back -- brock , ashley , victor , esther , nikki ... kay : kevin , amber . murphy : ( grunts ) kay : you purposefully left those out so ... you thought it would upset me . murphy : hmm . gin . kay : you 're coddling me . murphy : oh , bull . i just whomped you . that 's not coddling . look , i just want you to concentrate on the good things like , uh , mac , back in the nest . okay ? see ? that 's one chick you do n't have to worry about . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , so daddy is n't home yet , and it does n't matter , because your folks are t.l.a. -- true love always . there was never a chance that we would n't be together . [ chloe remembering ] shiva rose : we 're 30 blocks from the photo shoot . why are we here ? chloe : billy abbott . shiva rose : you know him ? chloe : no , i 've never met him , but page six apparently has a huge crush on him , so i want to find out why . shiva rose : total player . never seen with the same girl twice . chloe : well , that 's how i feel about shoes , so we have lots in common . go on . shiva rose : very cute , major pedigree . jabot cosmetics on one side , chancellor industries on the other . chloe : well , i love jabot . the other one sounds kind of businessy . but i 'm gon na have to find out for myself , huh ? you know , like accidentally on purpose show up at his favorite coffee shop every day of the week . shiva rose : ( laughs ) check it out . billy : shh . come on , man . homey , not so loud . oh , yeah . i know that building . lenny kravitz 's old place . tonight it is . sounds good . chloe : ( whispers ) tonight it is . [ scene_break ] chloe : so that night i just happened to be at the party , and then i just happened to be at daddy 's favorite newsstand . but in the movies , they call it `` meet - cute . `` you know what mommy calls it ? she calls it fate . [ scene_break ] billy : oh , i - i 'm sorry . do you want a coat ? or i can get a blanket or tea . i make great -- i 'll make you -- mac : stop . stop . it 's okay . if i need a coat or tea , i can handle it . what ... are ... you ... doing ... here ? billy : i do n't know . um , i needed to get some air . mac : because there 's no air at your place . billy : there 's no you at my place . i mean , come on , i ... who else would know how crazy it is that katherine and my mom are n't related , you know ? it -- it 's not every day you lose a cousin , right ? mac : and gain a wife . billy : would you give me a break now ? okay ? i mean , it 's been six years since we 've seen each other . we did n't really get a chance to catch up with the whole cake fighting and all that , but now , now we can . so i 'll start . uh , since we both left , i 've been a very busy boy . i 've been surfing and gambling and working and playing and ... you know , it 's a lot like you -- earth- shattering stuff , like all your work in , uh , darfur . mac : what , you think i judge you because you lived your life instead of running away to the sudan ? billy : maybe i must be rusty . i was just trying to be funny . mac : no , you were cutting yourself down before i could . billy : well , i 'm a screw - up . things got really rough here more than once , and i ran more than once , and i would n't blame you if you thought i was an ass . mac : if you 're ass , what does that make me ? i ran , too . [ scene_break ] chloe : so daddy would call it `` stalking , `` and i would call it fate . but that is because daddy is a boy . smart girls know that you just ca n't wait for fate to happen . you have to read the signs , and you have to follow through . like when i was born , i was kate valentine to your grandma esther , who was a chancellor maid . so mommy was an eensy - weensy bit jealous and resentful that she was n't a real chancellor ... and a little fixated on becoming a real chancellor or become a real chancellor wife . which is why i wanted to meet daddy and make him like me . but you know what the crazy thing is ? the crazy thing is ... is that daddy is n't even a chancellor . he is n't , which fate probably knew . but fate also knew that daddy was the only guy for me . now the walk of shame happens the morning after you and some really cute boy ... hang out . [ scene_break ] [ chloe remembering ] billy : ( imitating airplane ) [ scene_break ] chloe : do n't ask . but mommy was n't ashamed at all , because your dad and i had hung out twice by then . that meant daddy was falling for me , too . [ chloe remembering ] billy : you ever been here ? chloe : diner virgin . enlighten me . billy : well ... my favorite is the benedict . [ scene_break ] chloe : i mentioned hard to get , right ? daddy loves that . [ chloe remembering ] oh , we 're not gon na do that , are we ? your favorite , my favorite , our middle names -- if we ever tell each other our middle names , then we have gone too far , and i am out . billy : most girls beg for that junk . chloe : mm , well , i am not most girls . billy : mm - hmm . chloe : and your inner , deepest romance secrets ? ( whispers ) i do n't want to know those either . billy : you 've been to my house . did n't see a wife or any kids locked up in the back room , did you ? chloe : ( normal voice ) great . so then you 're untainted by love , and no heartbreak scars . billy : well , i was married once for six hours to a superhero princess who went off to save the world . does that count as tainted ? chloe : ( chuckles ) you 're a funny boy . billy : yeah . chloe : i need some caffeine . billy : mm . [ scene_break ] chloe : so daddy did tell me about mac . but i just did n't think she was real . [ scene_break ] billy : you admit you ran away , but what was the reason ? mac : i 'm tired , i 'm cold , and i 'm jet - lagged . billy : oh , come on , mac . come on . here ... here was the last time that i was really happy -- in this house on our wedding . and then my mom comes in my hotel room and said katherine 's her mother , and then that makes us cousins . mac : i was there , billy . billy : then why are n't you pissed ? we had our whole lives planned out together , and then ... six years i was supposed to wake up to your beautiful face , and instead i got six years of me screwing up my life . mac : so that 's it ? you stopped being responsible for your own life that day ? billy : we got robbed of our lives that day . mac : we came back to genoa city because we 'd moved on . billy : yeah , we both -- we both moved on , yeah , but we never came back at the same time . why is that ? huh ? mac : what ? billy : we both moved on , but we never came back at the same time . what 's the reason for that ? mac : what do you want me to say -- the pull was too great , we could n't risk it ? billy : yes , that 's exactly what i want you to say . mac : no . i 'm sorry , billy . i meant it . i moved on . and so have you . your wife and daughter are proof of that . billy : okay . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , noah 's not up there , is he ? just like i said . phyllis : he 's a good kid . he 'll be home soon . sharon : well , did you even tell nick that i 'm here ? i mean , do i have to call for him myself ? phyllis : please . please do n't do that . sharon , please do n't wake up my daughter . sharon : then would you please let him know ? phyllis : nick is not here . he left . sharon : to look for noah ? phyllis : no , he left . sharon : oh . phyllis : yeah . i know what you 're thinkin ' . i thought the same thing -- that he did n't go straight to you . i know , i was shocked as well . sharon : why would i -- i would n't expect him to do that . phyllis : oh , sharon , please . yes , you would . of course you expect him to do that . because he always goes to poor , needy sharon ... just like he did earlier . yeah , i saw him , and he saw me . we pretty much had it out . why are you trying to hurt him ? sharon : i 'm not trying to -- i would -- why would i hurt nick ? phyllis : yes , you are . yes , you are . you 're trying to hurt him . you 're trying to take him away from summer and me . that 's what you 're trying to do . sharon , that would destroy him . [ scene_break ] jack : i signed the divorce papers tonight . that 's why i 'm here in semi- isolation pondering the latest personal failure . your turn . nick : just here to drink . jack : yeah , i 'll bet . let me guess -- our favorite redhead is on a tear about something or other . nick : look , i genuinely feel sorry about your divorce . that does not give you a right to use me or phyllis as target practice . jack : no , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . no , i did n't mean to take shots at you two -- nick : oh , like hell you did n't . jack : i was being a smart - ass . i 'm sorry . jack : i know how punishing it can be seeing someone you care about suffering . nick : why do you assume phyllis is suffering ? jack : because it 's so obvious you are . phyllis loves you , nick . i know that woman very well . i do n't think i had a clue just how much she could love you . sharon -- i had an inkling , but that , too , i underestimated . nick : your divorce is not about me . jack : i know that . i do know that . sharon loves you , nick . nick : why are you telling me this ? jack : i do n't know . i guess i imagine you were maybe a little bit like me . sometimes you kick yourself real hard for screwing up , and you ca n't imagine why anyone would care about you . i just want you to know the two women i hold in pretty damn high regard ... think you 're a good guy . nick : you sure about that ? jack : yeah . yeah , i 'm sure about that . nick : you were married to those two women , jack . you do n't have any hard feelings towards me ? jack : do i resent the fact that both of them love you ? i do n't know . i guess i 'm just not focused on that right now . right now ... i see a kid i helped raise living in a personal hell . i know you , nick . chances are , one of those women is gon na get hurt pretty badly . i know you . i know it 's tearing you up . [ scene_break ] noah : ( sighs ) eden : what 's wrong ? noah : ( sighs ) this ... here , a car , late at night . it 's so cliché . i mean , we should n't have to sneak around together . eden : it wo n't always be this way . noah : ( scoffs ) when 's it gon na change ? a week ? a month ? eden : college . noah : college ? eden : well , there 's coed dorm rooms , and some kids even get apartments . noah : i mean , we could get a - a - a 2-bedroom , one for an office and the other one ... eden : for us . noah : we should apply someplace warm . eden : florida . noah : you 're amazing . ( cell phone vibrates ) eden : you 're vibrating again . noah : yeah . eden : we should just head home . noah : where ? to our apartment ? 'cause the only place i want to be is with you . the rest of it sucks . eden : we can go home to the places we live now , and ... we can get through this . noah : how ? every time i think about not being with you ... eden : hey , look , one day we 're always gon na be together . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm sorry nick left . but noah is the issue right now , and as soon as i see for myself that he is safe , i will go back to my room and you can get on with your life . phyllis : you love him , do n't you ? sharon : of course i do . phyllis : i 'm not talking about noah . i 'm talking about nick . you love him . but it 's odd , because you insist on hurting him anyway . sharon : i am not the reason why nick walked out on you . phyllis : you may be able to hide this from , you know , the guy at the supermarket or the man on the street , but not from us . we know you 're losing it . nick thinks he broke you , so he thinks he has to fix you , and he ca n't . and honestly -- honestly , i think that your problems run a lot deeper than just clinging on to your teenage love . nick wants to solve your problems , and he ca n't do it , so he fights with me instead and he walks out . sharon : you know , for a minute there , it sounded like you might actually be concerned about someone else , but really , this is about you blaming me for your problems . phyllis : ( sighs ) ( whispers ) please get some help . please get some help ... from a professional , not from my husband . ( normal voice ) you 're drowning , and you 're trying to pull him down with you . sharon : oh , like brad . is that what you 're talking about ? phyllis : no . why would you even go there ? sharon : because what happened to brad -- brad was a hero , and what happened to him was a tragedy . it was nobody 's fault . phyllis : yeah , i know that . what i was talking about -- it was a metaphor . get a grip , sharon . sharon : nick 's not drowning because of me . he 's not . y -- and i 'm fine . i 'm completely fine . [ scene_break ] jack : she needs you , nick . nick : no , sharon 's just going through a rough time right now . jack : i meant phyllis . jack : easy to forget how vulnerable she can be , particularly when she 's being belligerent . and , boy , can she fight dirty . sharon .... ( chuckles ) poor sharon . the more stoic she tries to be , the more she wears her heart on her sleeve . nick : sounds to me like you 're the one that 's fixated on both of them . i just came here to drink . jack : bull . i say that 's bull . i say you sat down next to me because i 'm the only person that has any idea what you 're going through . i know both of these woman . i loved both of these women . suppose we be brutally honest here . you up to it ? tomorrow you can say this conversation never happened -- well , nothing important ever got talked about -- but do n't try to con me tonight . nick : how 'd i con you ? jack : pretending you 're not here trying to decide which one you love . nick : i 'm not . jack : meaning you love them both equally . wow . you poor fool . jack : where you going ? nick : i have no idea . [ scene_break ] chloe : when mommy was your age , we did n't have things like the internet , where you can look up all sorts of things , like daddy and his old friend mac . huh . glow by jabot kids . f.y.i . , your daddy was adorable . the others ... ( clicks tongue ) not so much . `` mackenzie browning and william foster abbott to we d . `` jeez louise . okay , no , this is not news . your grandmother told me . but daddy apparently did n't need any nudging to marry her . okay , there is no way that we are staying here . [ scene_break ] mac : you think we can make up for lost time -- billy : only because we can . mac : we ca n't , because we did n't lose time . it kept going , just not the way we expected it to . billy : the second that you heard the results of the d.n.a . test from -- about katherine and my mom , what did you think about ? no , who -- who did you think about ? mac : you did this already . way back when , you tried to get me to admit that i had feelings for you . billy : and you did . mac : whatever magical moment you think is gon na happen -- billy : i do n't need magic . i do n't need magic . i just you and me here , talking . mac : you want to talk ? billy : yeah , i want to talk . i want to know everything that happened -- everything , all six years . mac : i 'll tell you everything you need to know about darfur . where should i start ? famine , genocide , disease , rape ? i can make even you cry if i talk long enough . that 's why i 'm going back . billy : w - whoa . what ? mac : i only came back for grandma . this was never meant to be permanent . billy : ( scoffs ) so y - you walk back into my life , and now you 're gon na walk right back out of it ? mac : yes . so , please , billy , nor more `` what ifs `` or `` if only . `` we only have right now , and then i 'm gone . [ scene_break ] mary jane : hello , jack , and good night . jack : well , it looks like there 's more than one night owl in this town . mary jane : ( sighs ) i like coming down here when it 's late . quiet . no stranger trying to make conversation . jack : oh , well , we 've already met , so i 'll assume you 're not talking about me . how was your evening ? mary jane : busy . making arrangements to go back to new york . jack : what ? mary jane : yeah , i came here to work . now it 's time for me to go back . jack : w - w - wait . the power struggle at jabot has only just begun . trust me . i 'm gon na need you more than ever once i take charge . mary jane : maybe . jack : maybe you 'll stay ? mary jane : maybe you 'll take over jabot . and if you do , i can recommend another person to polish your image . jack : oh , yes , my torn and tattered image . i need the best . i think you are the best . ( cell phone buzzes ) mary jane : excuse me . ( chuckles ) jack : what , a funny picture of a cat with a clever caption ? mary jane : uh , no . a text from my husband . jack : oh . well , that 's something you do n't see often -- someone 's face lighting up at a text from their mate . mary jane : well , you must know some pretty unlucky people . [ scene_break ] sharon : you 're calling me crazy ? phyllis : no . no , definitely not . it 's not crazy to need help after what you 've been through the last few months . sharon : oh , so now you 're all warm and understanding , just so long as it gets me out of the way . phyllis : nick ca n't fix you . sharon : well , obviously , he could n't fix you either . oh , thank god . noah : ( sighs ) great . nice . you waited to double - team me ? phyllis : oh , i am not . no , i 'm not a part of this . i 'm gon na go check on my daughter . noah : i 'm home . i 'm in one piece . can i go to bed now ? sharon : do you really seriously think its okay for you to go out this late , not tell anyone where you are ? this constant disobedience has got to stop . noah : what , am i like a dog to you ? sharon : no , you are a minor , and your dad and i make the rules , and you follow them , and that 's how that goes . noah : not when the rule is to stay away from eden . sharon : i was worried about you , noah . i did n't know where you were , when you were coming home or if . noah : here it comes . sharon : it was only a few months ago -- noah : i almost died , but i did n't . this is my life , and -- and eden is a part of it . it does n't matter how many punishments or rules you give me . i 'm still gon na find a way to be with her . sharon : listen to the disrespect in your voice . we -- we did not raise you this way . noah : you do n't want me and eden to be together because you 're alone and miserable , and you want everyone else to be miserable , too . [ scene_break ] billy : so that 's it ? you 're out of here ? you 're running again ? mac : what happens in darfur matters ? billy : what happens here does n't ? mac : i did n't say that . billy : then stay . mac : i ca n't . billy : why not ? mac : stop it . billy : come on . you want to save the world , then fine , come here . start here . save me , because this life -- the wedding and a kid and a family -- i could do it . i could love it . just not with ... chloe : see , delia ? i told you we would find daddy . [ scene_break ] kay : you know , realizing mac was family , it -- that was a bonus . she 's a wonderful girl , a joy to be around . murphy : kind of like amber . the personality , uh , not the personality , but the joy . kay : now this time you brought her up . you brought her up . murphy : yeah . kay : well , does that mean that -- that we can talk about her ? murphy : you can talk about anything . you won the last hand . kay : does that mean you 're worried , too ? about kevin and amber ? murphy : nah . kay : do n't `` nah `` me . murphy : okay . okay . ah , they were ... they were bound and determined to give you back your life . uh , it was , like , kinda like a team , the four of us . kay : like a family . murphy : they 're good kids . no matter what the police think they 've done . kay : do you mean to say this has been running around in your head all this time , and you did n't tell me ? murphy : well , why are you getting mad at me ? kay : well , because , for heaven sakes , you 're catering to me , but you 've been worried , too . here i 've come back from the dead . is there -- is there any way i can make this garbage go away ? murphy : boy , you are one tough , scary broad . kay : yeah , and do n't you forget it . murphy : ( chuckles ) look , mac and brock -- they want to save the world . they get that from you . katherine , you got ta give yourself a break . you ca n't fix it all , no matter how badly you want to . [ scene_break ] chloe : so the baby was getting really fussy , and i thought we would just go for a drive . i mean , you know how she gets at night . billy : yeah , i know it 's late . i just -- chloe : so we were driving , and little dee said , `` hey , you know what ? daddy got some really crazy news today . so maybe he 's just hashing it out with his old friend mac . `` and ... huh . look at you guys here . she 's such a smart kid . mac : she 's adorable . chloe : yeah , she 's got a fabulous gene pool . not chancellor genes , but abbott genes . billy : chloe -- chloe : crazy . i mean , you guys did n't know that you were related , but then you found out that you were . and now you know for sure that you 're not . so i mean , that 's just got ta be , like , crazy , mind - blowing whiplash , huh ? billy : you know , it 's late . you and the baby should go home . chloe : you know what ? i am exhausted . but you -- you look wide awake . so delia 's actually due for her next feeding . but you guys are done here , right ? mac : we are . billy : no , not really . mac : congratulations again . you have a beautiful family . chloe : thank you . [ scene_break ] sharon : you think that you 're in love , and that means you can insult me ? noah : ( sighs ) i do n't `` think `` anything . i know exactly what i feel . you -- you refuse to admit eden and i are real . sharon : sweetheart , look , of course you have strong feelings . listen , this is not the end for you . you are going to fall in love again one day . and you know what ? you 're gon na look back and you 're gon na see these risks and these mistakes that you 've made , and you 're gon na feel like a fool , and i do n't want that for you . noah : this is n't about eden and me . this is about you and dad . sharon : okay , well , you can change the subject , but it 's not getting you off the hook . noah : you -- you got married . you -- you had a family . it 's not like you were sick of each other and you fell out of love . if it were n't for cassie , you and dad would still be together . you know , what eden and i have is just as real as what you and dad had . i mean , if -- if you could have it all back with dad , would n't you take it ? but do n't bother answering that . we both know you would . i 'm going to my room . [ scene_break ] billy : ( sighs ) chloe : so if i were a fluttery stepford wife , i probably would have been really upset about our atypical wedding . you know , with the cake fight , d.n.a . tests , guests showing up in combat boots , not to mention you bolting on wedding night . billy : if you 're gon na freak out on me , could you just do it now and get it out of the way ? chloe : mm . next feeding is yours . good night . billy : mm . chloe : mm . [ scene_break ] kay : mac ? mac : please do n't turn on the lights . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , you 're home . lights , no lights -- anything you want . mac : really ? kay : well , i 'll try my damnedest , as long as you do n't leave home again any time soon . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jack : so how about this for a next career move -- newman enterprises ? mary jane : work for victor newman , your arch nemesis ? that 's a thought . jack : he gets arrested about every four months . he 's overdue . you could polish him up before he stumbles again . at least that would keep you in town . mary jane : tempting . but it 's time for me to get back . jack : you miss your husband ? mary jane : he 's used to my job keeping us apart . it makes the coming together that much better . jack : wh -- wait . y - you have n't finished your drink . mary jane : i need to return the text . next time you 're in new york , give me a call . [ scene_break ] nick : noah ca n't keep screwing up and dumping it all on you . sharon : well , tell him that . nick : well , i intend to . is he up in his room ? sharon : as far as i know . nick : i 'm really sorry he spoke to you like that . i 'll deal with it . sharon : well , you 're gon na have to , because , nick , he was so defiant with me . i mean , nothing that i said to him sunk in . phyllis : oh , look at this . another eventful evening . nick : ( sniffles ) sharon : so this thing with eden ... nick : it 's not going away and it 's not getting better . phyllis : okay , listen , everybody should get some rest , put things in perspective . mistakes are made and things are said when , uh , when everything 's heated . sharon : well , noah 's safe . that 's the main thing . so hopefully you can ... get somewhere with him on that , and , um , we 'll talk later . have a good night . nick : okay . you , too . good night . phyllis : so you 're back . [ next_on ] jack : how 'd you like it to get your job back ? mary jane : i 'd love it . kevin : he 's waking up . he 's gon na be so mad . amber : do n't shoot ! karen : it was a -- just a stupid kiss . ( cries ) | from her hotel room , sharon calls noah and does n't ' get an answer . she leaves him a message that he is supposed to call her when he is in for the night . eden notices that noah 's cell phone is vibrating . he assures her that all he cares about is being with her . phyllis is at home , in bed asleep , when the phone begins to ring . phyllis answers it and becomes angry when she sees that it is sharon . phyllis reprimands sharon for calling in the middle of the night and waking up summer . sharon apologizes and asks to talk to nicholas . phyllis lets sharon know that she and nick had had a fight because of sharon . at the chancellor mansion , murph realizes that kay ca nt ' sleep . murph offers to go and get them some wedding leftovers , kay tells him that there may be enough left on her clothing . chloe awakens and finds billy gone . chloe begins to tell cordelia that she is n't ' worried about billy . billy visits mckenzie . mac wants to know what billy is doing here . billy makes up the excuse that he needed some air . murphy lets kay know that the fight between her and jill was not kay 's fault . mac assures billy that they have both moved on and chloe and cordelia are both proof of that . phyllis lets sharon know that nick had left . in the indigo bar , jack lets nick know that he had signed the divorce papers from sharon . jack assures nick that sharon loves nick . noah lets eden know that they should n't ' always have to slip around in order to see each other . |
chance : ( whispers ) hey . chloe : mm . chance : good morning . chloe : mm , good morning . chance : mm . ( purses lips together ) ( normal voice ) you know , i meant what i said last night . i was waiting for you . chloe : mm . so ... chance : hmm ? chloe : i have to know . was it ... was it worth the wait , or was it , eh , whatever ? ( chuckles ) chance : mm ... ( chuckles ) chloe : ( giggles ) chance : no . put it this way -- because of you , i now know what all the fuss was about . chloe : ( laughs ) chance : ( chuckles ) chloe : okay , well , you know me , and i do n't do big , open - heart soul - baring or anything like that . chance : ( clears throat ) chloe : so just assume that i said a bunch of mushy , flowery , lovey - dovey stuff . chance : yes , i -- done . chloe : okay . chance : ( chuckles ) chloe : ( chuckles ) mm , i guess we have to get up . we should probably go ask katherine how much money they raised last night . chance : yeah . yeah , we should probably do that . of course , we should also get presentable first , too -- shower , stuff like that . chloe : shower ... like `` i shower , you shower `` ? chance : no . no , i was thinking more like we could , um , conserve water . chloe : one shower ? chance : one shower . chloe : two people . chance : ( whispers ) two people . chloe : wow . chance : wow . chloe : look at us ... chance : i know . chloe : how much we 've grown . chance : ( laughs ) chloe : ( laughs ) i 'm wowed by us . chance : ( normal voice ) mm . wait , wait . one more . one more . chloe : ( giggles ) chance : ( sighs ) me , too . ( glass shatters ) [ scene_break ] billy : mm . j.t . : sorry . thought you might want a cup . victoria : oh , y - yes . thank you . thank you so much . j.t . : ( sighs ) still wound up after last night ? victoria : no , i 'm not wound up . i mean , i 'm -- j.t . : well , you were -- victoria : oh , yeah , right . the -- yeah , the explosion at -- at the club . i -- yeah . j.t . : well , you were too worn out to talk about it . victoria : yeah , i just -- i just needed a little time to -- just to think . j.t . : yeah , me , too . and you know what i -- i could n't stop thinking about last night ? victoria : no , it was nothing like clear springs . j.t . : ( sighs ) it made me -- no , it made me crazy thinking something might have happened to you . victoria : why did it make you crazy ? j.t . : are you serious ? things may be tense between us , but it does n't mean i do n't -- i do n't care . and reed thinks the world just revolves around his mom . i 'm just glad you 're here for him . victoria : i will always be here for him , and nothing 's gon na change that . [ scene_break ] billy : ooh , daddy sure did need a big dose of delia this morning , because last night ... ( silly voice ) last night ... ( normal voice ) last night was a little out of hand . ( growls ) yes , it was . hey , morning . mac : hi . i heard about the explosion . makes you think about what really matters , huh ? billy : yeah , true that . ( chuckles ) so how are the other ladies ? mac : um , your mom and grandmother , they 're good . they 're sleeping . yeah , they got home late after grandma was checked out by the emts , and evidently , chance and chloe slept through the whole thing . billy : well , i guess it pays to be an early - to - bed trooper , huh ? mac : last night must have been terrifying . it was a gas leak , right ? billy : yeah . there was a , uh , broken pipe -- gas pipe in the basement . it was intentionally cracked . mac : how close were you ? billy : not that close . mac : thank god . billy : or just dumb luck , right ? because daddy is the king of dumb luck . yes , he is . mac : ( chuckles ) daddy is lucky because he has you . you know who else is lucky ? these two , because they are gon na have someone so cool to look up to , and that 's you . billy : ( chuckles ) cordelia : ( babbles ) billy : wiggle , wiggle . [ scene_break ] lily : so any word from jill or katherine ? cane : no , uh , not since last night , but they insist they 're okay . have you heard from your dad ? lily : um , yeah . he checked in again this morning . cane : okay , what 'd you tell him ? lily : that i 'm fine . cane : so you lied . lily : um , mac is ... on her way . cane : it 's getting you -- to you , is n't it ? her not knowing that the cancer is n't gone . lily : we have to tell her , cane ... today . cane : yeah , i know . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( sighs ) `` remember the music . `` well , if she 's not at the old amusement park , then where the hell is she ? hey . anything ? michael : they , uh , they searched the club again -- nothing . and i have checked every hospital and emergency care facility within 50 miles , and also nothing . kevin : she 's not gon na be in any of those places . michael : no . she is n't , because this is n't about the explosion or adam escaping . kevin : ( sighs ) this is about ryder and daisy . michael : and the woman who bailed them out . kevin : sarah smythe , who knew my dad . michael : it 's all there . the three of them , they 're the reason that lauren is gone . god only knows what they 've done to her . [ scene_break ] lauren : hello ? anybody ? i - i heard somebody last night . are you still there ? jana : lauren , is that you ? lauren : what ? ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] cane : so , uh , you want to do this ? do you want to tell her ? i mean , i know you wanted to wait till you had a treatment plan , but ... lily : listen , i 'm not even strong enough for chemo . and we do n't know when i will be . cane : okay , so let 's just -- let 's just do this . let 's tell her , okay ? i mean , she knew about the cancer when she said she 'd be your carrier , so nothing has changed . lily : of course it 's changed . it 's not the same , and you know it . i mean , yes , before , you know , we had the chemo right in front of us . we could sit there and pretend like it was the answer . you know , that i would be cured , and everything would be perfect . but unfortunately ... ( scoffs ) we ca n't pretend anymore . cane : we were n't pretending . lily : ( sighs ) cane : i believed the chemo would work . we believed the chemo would work , and i believe that still . lily : okay , you know , the cancer is growing inside of me . and those babies are growing inside of mac . and once mac knows that ... ( sighs ) cane : you know what we need to do ? we need to do a video diary . yes , we do . a video diary , so we can let our little babies how excited we are to see them , huh ? lily : ( chuckles ) cane : hmm ? lily : yeah , or so they can see what mommy looked like before she went to heaven ? cane : no , no , no , not this video diary . this video diary is the beginning . it 's not the ending . i believe that . it is gon na be the beginning where we can talk to our babies , and i want you to believe that , too , okay ? okay ? come here . lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : you think i earned this , do n't you ? because i refused to listen to you when you told me that jana would never leave you . that 's what you 're thinking , is n't it ? that this -- this hell is my cosmic comeuppance . kevin : wait , what ? no . no , no . i was thinking that i get this text about jana , and i go out looking for her , and i come up with nothing . so what is that ? is it a mind game ? a distraction ? a real clue ? what ? i do n't know . and -- and , yes , i believe that ryder and daisy have lauren , just like they have jana , and i 'm wondering since this sarah smythe knew terrible tom , if this is some holdover from my psycho dad . and -- and i miss my wife . i miss my wife like you have no idea , but you do have an idea now . and i do n't think its karma . i think that there are some freaks out there who are trying to make us suffer , and i do n't know why , and i do n't know where my wife is . that 's what i 'm thinking . michael : ( sighs ) i have no idea what their motive is . i do n't know who sarah is . i do n't know how deeply involved she is . all i know is that paul and i were supposed to look after lauren , and we did n't , so she 's gone . and i know she needs me . [ scene_break ] jana : lauren , it 's you ? is it you ? oh , god , maybe it 's not . you know , i thought i heard kevin last night . i was wrong . am i wrong about this ? god , i feel like i 'm losing my bloody mind in here ! lauren : it 's me ! i was at your wedding at the ashram . i watched kevin cry as he said his vows . you two were so much in love . jana : is kevin okay ? is he safe ? lauren : he just -- he misses you , and he -- he thinks you left him , and -- my , god . jana : i know . i know . i hate it . lauren : have you been here the whole time ? jana : god , they -- they are ... ( kicks box ) bloody vicious and cruel -- ryder and daisy . ( sighs ) and now they have you , too , do n't they ? ( pounding on box ) you know , they said they were gon na break you and michael up and put kevin in this -- this crate . lauren : what do you mean , `` this crate `` ? jana : ( sighs ) i got away , you know . i ran as fast as i could , and i tried my best . and they still -- they found me , lauren . and now they 've put me in this bloody box ! ( pounding on box ) lauren : oh , jana . ( cries ) i 'm so sorry . jana : you know what ? it 's okay . it 's better me than kevin , 'cause this would just ... ( sighs ) god , this would destroy him . ( sighs ) ( twigs rustling ) jana : my god , they 're coming . i ca n't talk . they 're coming . lauren : jana ! jana , please ! [ scene_break ] paul : uh , you want me to take these upstairs for you ? nina : no , no . thank you so much for picking me up at the airport . i know you 've got a million things you 've got ta be doing . paul : oh , no problem , just that , uh , g.c.p.d . contacted me about the explosion , and , um , there 's , um , another case that i 'm working on , too . nina : and i 'm sure you want to check in on heather . i 'm so glad she 's okay . paul : uh , look , chance is fine , i 'm sure . you would have heard if he was n't . just do n't worry . nina : intellectually , yes , i know that . just , you know , there 's a part of me that was , you know , freaked out the entire time he was deployed , and that 's on high alert right now , so ... paul : i understand completely , okay ? nina : okay . paul : you go , um , check on him , and i will take care of that case . nina : okay , but when you have some time later , all right ? let 's get together . paul : yeah , definitely . um , there 's , uh , stuff i need to tell you anyway . nina : okay . paul : um ... ( cell phone buzzes ) nina : yeah , go to work . go . paul : okay . paul williams . [ scene_break ] chloe : that was ... chance : what ? chloe : genius . chance : genius ? chloe : genius . chance : better than a 2-hour cab ride ? chloe : oh , so much better than a 2-hour cab ride . chance : mm . mm . chloe : ( chuckles ) nina : chance , are you up here ? chloe : mm . ( door opens ) chloe : ( gasps ) whoa ! mm . chance : um -- nina : chloe , have you seen chan -- chance : ( chuckles ) nina : chance ? um ... [ scene_break ] billy : well , the photos suck and the text reads like a preschooler wrote it , but , hey , i guess we 're getting close . ( knock on door ) billy : keep workin ' on it . ( sighs ) ( knock ) billy : i 'm coming . i 'm coming . i 'm coming . whoa . ( knock ) billy : ( laughs ) hey , you . victoria : shut the door . shut the door ! billy : what , are the feds on your tail ? i do n't blame 'em . it 's a nice tail , especially after last night . victoria : that subject is off - limits , okay ? in fact , i need you to forget about all of that . billy : you want me to forget about all of that ? there 's no possible way . it 's indelibly etched on my brain , rose petals and all . victoria : no . no , no , no , no . no rose petals , no champagne , nothing . as far as i 'm concerned , last night never happened . billy : hmm ? [ scene_break ] mac : so , of course , every time i tell anyone that i have heartburn , they 're like , `` oh , well , the babies have tons of hair , `` but it 's too soon for hair , right ? i mean , i think . cane : um , uh , no idea . mac : are you guys okay ? is this about the explosion or -- or your immigration status ? did something change ? cane : when , um , michael convinced the authorities to let me stay in the states , there was a reason for it . um ... lily : uh , mac , um ... ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) lily : the cancer ... is not gone . it 's actually even more aggressive . when the pet scan results came back , it , um , it was n't good . and , um , you know , at first , i - i kept it to myself . but , um , but then once i told cane and my family , you know , i just ... ( sighs ) i could n't talk about it any more , you know ? i just -- i needed some time to process . cane : it was n't to keep you out of the loop . lily : no . mac : of cour -- of course not . um , how do you feel ? lily : um ... not great . ( chuckles ) you know ? cane : she 's , uh , got a great medical team , and , um , we 're really excited about the babies , so ... hmm ? lily : you know , if you 're scared or angry , we understand , okay ? or if you want to vent , you know , or -- or -- or talk , or just , you know , whatever is going through your mind , you can tell us . mac : good thoughts and prayers . that 's it . cane : ( sighs ) lily : really ? cane : really ? mac : yeah . lily : thank you for understanding , and thank you for having our babies . [ scene_break ] billy : i think this is how you like it . you know , i have some sheets . we could hang 'em over the windows . maybe we can wear disguises ... like we did last night . ( chuckles ) victoria : oh , yeah , sure . fine . it 's very funny . you know , you have nothing to lose , but i could lose my son . billy : okay , fine . exactly who is banging down your door asking if you had mad , passionate , non - adulterous but really , really good sex last night , huh ? nobody . you know why ? because adam is the big news , because he escaped his custody , and he might have even got himself killed . that 's what everybody cares about , not your nocturnal activities . so i 'll tell you what -- relax , remove your coat , have a seat , go in the back , whatever you want . victoria : i see . so because it 's not about you , it does n't matter ? that 's how you think . just like it does n't matter who `` restless style `` hurts as long as it 's nobody that you care about . well , i hate to break it to you , billy , but the world does not revolve around you . j.t . would care very much if he knew what happened last night . just this morning , he was very -- very sweet , and -- and he 's being very supportive , and -- and he was worried that reed 's heart would be broken if anything happened to me . billy : well , yeah , i mean , that 's not a big mental leap . you are the kid 's mom . victoria : exactly . i know that , and j.t . 's going after full physical custody . and maybe after last night , maybe he 'll -- he 'll back down a little bit . billy : did he say that ? victoria : not exactly , but i ... i ca n't risk anything getting in the way . billy : by `` anything , `` you mean me . victoria : yes . yes . billy : so i 'm , uh , i 'm more like a roadblock or a problem ? victoria : yes . mm - hmm . billy : maybe a little bit , i do n't know , like the enemy even ? victoria : yes . billy : really ? victoria : no . that 's not what i meant . i did n't -- ( sighs ) billy : really ? i mean , 'cause that 's -- that 's -- that 's exactly what it sounds like . victoria : okay , listen . you could cost me my son , so , yes , okay ? maybe you are the enemy . billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : so welcome home . how was l.a. ? nina : cute . really . just precious . chloe : you know , i 'm really sorry that you worried about chance , but we had no idea about the explosion until you told us . nina : how could you not know ? i - i 'm sorry , what 's this `` we `` business ? is that the royal we ? or have you so steamrolled chance that you speak for him now ? chloe : no , we were at the ball together , and we left early ... to talk . and chance is on the phone right now with his chief . he had a bunch of voice mails to answer . nina : yeah , 'cause you made him turn his phone off ! chloe : i did n't make him do anything . he 's a grown man . i know that 's very uncomfortable for you , but i think it 's time that you get used to it . it 's about time . chance : ( sighs ) mom , hey . nina : hi . chance : it 's good to see you . nina : mm , good to see you , too . chance : chloe . chloe : hi . chance : hi . all right , um , look , i - i got ta go . chloe : are you going to the station ? chance : uh , not at first . i have one other stop to make , but i will be back later , okay ? chloe : okay . chance : all right , good . chloe : bye . chance : mwah . all right , mom , bye . nina : bye . you 're just gon na go ? chloe : ( clears throat ) grown man . chance : mom , look , i want to hear all the details about your trip , okay ? i love you . bye . nina : i love you . chloe : did you want to talk about the birds and the bees with him ? nina : no , no , i wanted to explain the vultures and the piranhas to him . chloe : it 's so good to have you back . we missed you so much . [ scene_break ] paul : that 's right . call me as soon as you can . you 've got it . bye . michael : what have you got ? paul : we 're still waiting to find out if the body in the basement is adam . and , um , no word on lauren . michael : ( chuckles ) everyone wants to talk about adam . i do n't give a damn about that guy . i just want everything there is about sarah smythe , ryder and daisy -- phone records , credit cards , every bank and gas station surveillance video they 've ever shown up in , everything and anything that can lead me to lauren . she 's the only thing that matters now . paul : well , michael , we 'll do that . you know , i - i - i do n't know what happened . she was there one minute and gone the next . i 'm sorry . i promised i would keep an eye on her for you . michael : yeah , we both lost track of her , and now we 're paying for it , and so is lauren . [ scene_break ] lauren : jana , look , no one is coming . you can talk to me . please . jana ! jana : they knew that i was putting all the pieces together that they were a team . ( sighs ) did you know they made me tell kevin i do n't love him ? but i do ! you know i do . ( sighs ) and i - i need him to know that , but at the same time , i need him to stay as far away as possible . lauren : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) michael and i finally figured this whole thing out , and we had them arrested . and ... jana : they 're in jail ? lauren : someone bailed them out . have they told you about her ? jana : it 's a lot worse than you can possibly even imagine . daisy : you want kevin in a matching box , jana ? ryder , shut her up ! lauren : no ! no ! leave her alone ! jana : ( screams ) no ! ( pounding on box ) lauren : no , leave her alone ! jana : no ! lauren : jana ! jana ! what have you done to her ? tell me she 's okay ! ( exhales ) okay , daisy , i 'm sorry . it was my fault . i - i made her answer me . i will play by the rules . i will do whatever you and ryder want me to do if you will just -- if you 'll just tell me that -- that jana 's okay . ( sighs ) please . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] paul : no , we have no idea . that 's what we 're trying to find out . chance : michael , hey . uh , do you mind if i sit down ? michael : yes , yeah . chance : i 'm sorry i missed your phone call before . michael : you 're here now . i want an a.p.b . put out on my wife , but your associates are giving me the runaround . chance : look , it 's nothing personal , okay ? but you do know the drill . michael : you could put out an a.p.b . in a second if there are suspicious circumstances , and you know damn well this qualifies . chance : yeah , i do , all right ? but if i 'm gon na follow through with this , i need to follow protocol . michael : oh , oh , okay . 100 questions while the clock is ticking here . let me help you . did we have a fight ? no . did she have a sudden urge to take a vacation ? no ! chance : okay , well , was she with somebody , a friend , perhaps ? maybe a male ? a female ? michael : let me make this clear . she was taken by the same sociopaths ... who have probably taken jana . kevin : and if you 'd have looked for jana when i asked you to , lauren would still be here , and ryder and daisy would be behind bars . chance : kevin , i understand your frustration , and i will continue to help you out . ( sighs ) michael , has lauren been unpredictable lately ? michael : well , uh , as a matter of fact , she has . you know why ? because she was being drugged by a pair you arrested and your coworkers released . now why are n't you looking into them and the person who bailed them out ? chance : okay , okay . we will do that . but in the meantime , maybe -- maybe there was n't someone else involved , okay ? maybe she could be suffering from some of the lingering aftereffects of the drugs and the toxins that were already in her system . michael : what , she -- she just wandered off ? ! no ! no , she did n't ! ( cell phone buzzes ) chance : ( sighs ) excuse me . michael : no , no ! you stay put ! you are not walking off ! i want my wife back ! chance : michael , i have to get back to the station . adam is still technically considered missing , okay ? michael : so is my wife ! so is jana ! and unlike adam , people actually want to see them back ! chance : listen , calm down . i will do whatever i can to help , but you have to remain calm . excuse me . kevin : michael -- michael : no . [ scene_break ] billy : since you want to get all melodramatic , how about we try this one on ? if that body they found in the basement does turn out to be adam , well , then its murder , and we 're all suspects . then the big news will be `` who done it ? `` not what we done . and might i point out we 're each other 's alibis ? victoria : for what ? we did n't do anything ... to adam , i mean . billy : no , we did n't , but guess what ? they might not take our word for it . victoria : well , we were together the whole time when we got to the room . billy : ( mockingly ) when we got to the room . ( normal voice ) what -- what is that supposed to mean ? victoria : it 's beginning to look like adam was dead before then . billy : yeah , well , you know what ? we 're just two innocent little lambs . victoria : oh , ho ! hardly . billy : see ? mm , right there . that 's it . that 's your problem . victoria : what ? billy : what ? you think what we did last night was just so darn despicable , just dirty . victoria : well , it was n't very good . billy : it was n't very good ? oh , you 're right . i believe the word you let -- used last night was , `` oh , this is incredible . `` victoria : you 're a bastard . billy : yeah , well ... [ scene_break ] chloe : i want to give you a little bit of advice , and i want you to listen to me . cordelia : ( fusses ) chloe : shh . i do n't want you to end up like your mommy . do n't be a slow learner , okay ? you go for the nice boys . and i know daddy -- daddy 's great . we love him . he 's made a big effort , but blah , blah , blah . because guess what ? good boys are just as fun as the bad boys . they are . so i want you to listen , okay ? stick with them . they 're good . you 're not gon na listen to me , are you , though ? 'cause no girl ever does . ( cell phone rings ) chloe : oh . ( gasps ) oh , look who it is . detective , delia and i were just talking about you . chance : yeah ? nice . i 'm not sure when i 'll be home . i 'm officially on the athletic club case . chloe : oh , okay . well , do your thing . chance : give delia a big hug and a kiss for me . chloe : we send kisses right back . mwah . mwah . that was chance . he 's gon na be a while . nina : i hope to god you 're on the pill . chloe : oh ! whoa , whoa , whoa . earmuffs -- my child 's in the room . nina : oh , and you think she 's never gon na hear about how you tricked two men into marrying you . chloe : well , i think that 's a lot worse than tricking a man into marrying you when he does n't even like women . nina : there is no way you 're gon na force my son to marry you . chloe : yeah , you got that right . and there is no bun in the oven . but he did ask me to marry him . [ scene_break ] lily : so that was good , right ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : i mean , mac took the news about my cancer pretty well . cane : mm - hmm , so you see what that means ? this is gon na work out , okay ? so we are gon na shoot this video now , and years from now , when our little babies watch it , they 're gon na say things like , `` hey , dad , you used to shave so much more back then `` and , `` why do you have all those bags under your eyes right now ? `` you know what we 're gon na say to them ? lily : what ? cane : sleep deprivation , thank you very much . lily : ( chuckles ) okay , `` funny man . `` i 'm ready . let 's go . cane : you ready ? lily : yes , come on . cane : all right , let 's do this . all right . lily : ( clears throat ) cane : ( sighs ) all right . lily : okay , is it on ? cane : it 's on . all right . go . lily : okay . hi , you two . cane : hey . lily : its mommy and daddy . cane : hey , and we are making this video , 'cause we want you to know how excited we are to see you , even though you are not born yet , right ? lily : yes . yes . cane : yeah . lily : and actually , while we tape this , you are inside auntie mac 's tummy . cane : and -- lily : and i 'm sure by the time that you watch this , you probably already know how great she is and how much we love her . cane : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . and the reason that you are inside mac 's tummy is ... lily : uh , it 's , uh , because , um , your mommy has been sick . um , but we want you to know that no matter where you come from , you are our babies . ( chuckles ) cane : wait , whoa , whoa . `` babies '' -- can we say `` babies `` ? i mean , like , how old are they gon na be when -- like now ? i do n't -- i do n't mean now now , like in the belly . i mean , like , now when they watch this now . lily : well , i do n't know . well , i mean , they 're not babies . they 're , like , you know , 5 or 6 . wait , this is recording . can we cut this out ? cane : all right . yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . okay . let 's go . go . lily : okay , it 's us again . cane : ( laughs ) it 's us again . lily : um ... ( clears throat ) anyways , there 's so much to tell you . cane : mm - hmm . lily : you know , uh , how mommy and daddy decided to -- to start a family ... cane : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . lily : and , you know , the hard parts , and the amazing parts . but the part that really matters is that we love you . cane : we love you . lily : more than anything in the world . cane : yeah . lily : okay , well , that 's it for now . maybe , uh , next time , we can have uncle devon play you some music . cane : oh , that is a great idea . lily : yes . ( laughs ) okay , well , we love you two . bye . cane : we love you . bye . all right . lily : ( sighs ) cane : so ... lily : so ... do you really think that we 'll both ... cane : yeah , we 'll be a family . we 'll be a family . [ scene_break ] mac : thank you . lily 's cancer is n't gone , and cane is only here because she 's sick . so basically , one or both of them could just go away . j.t . : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i know that 's rough . mac : ( sniffles ) j.t . : but , you know , no matter what the situation is , they are never -- mac : no , i know . i know there are no guarantees . i knew lily 's chances when i offered to carry the babies . but now that they 're inside of me ... i know they 're not mine , but ... ( sighs ) but it 's my job to protect them . i do n't know . i do n't know how to explain it . it 's just this primal urge . j.t . : i know that feeling . mac : i 'm responsible for these babies , and they might not have any parents to raise them . ( sighs ) i - i do n't -- i do n't know what to do with that . [ scene_break ] victoria : all right , i am not leaving until you swear to me on everything that you care about that you will not tell anyone that we were together last night . billy : and what if i do swear ? remember , i 'm `` big bad billy `` who crushes people 's lives with his magazine and he makes women lose custody of their little children . victoria : ( sighs ) how can you be joking at a time like this ? billy : ( mockingly ) maybe because it 's ridiculous . victoria : did i just forget what a spoiled , selfish jerk you are ? billy : ( normal voice ) mm , and i guess i forgot what a wound - up , tight little princess you turned out to be . victoria : go to hell . billy : yeah , you first . but , uh , princess ? where do you think you 're gon na go without these ? huh ? ( keys jingling ) billy : here you go . here you go . no . here you go . nope . you want these ? you want these ? victoria : jerk . billy : i know i 'm a jerk . mm . [ scene_break ] chloe : ( sighs ) nina : chloe , wait . have you and chance set a date ? chloe : why ? so you can figure out a way to stop the wedding ? no . you can relax . i turned him down . nina : you rejected my son ? chloe : okay , so you wanted me to say yes ? nina : uh , no , i do n't . but you turned him down ? what game are you playing ? chloe : i 'm -- i 'm not playing any kind of games . i really like chance , and i do n't want to screw it up , okay ? and that may be a foreign concept for you , that people can actually change and learn from their mistakes and grow up , but it can be done . nina : no , i 'm aware of that . i just do n't expect it from you . chloe : well , you make me feel all warm and fuzzy , too . thank you . you know what ? do me a favor -- next time you want to come into my room , try knocking , 'cause i have a feeling that you 're not gon na like what you see . [ scene_break ] michael : i do n't know . triangulate using cell towers . get an approximate location . oh . no , no , i understand . you ca n't do that if she 's not using the cell phone . hmm ? yeah , okay . thank you . kevin : here , eat . michael : no , i 'm not hungry . kevin : that 's tough . tough . if we 're gon na find jana and lauren , we ca n't get run - down and useless . michael : why are you cutting me a break ? huh ? i tried to convince you that jana just left you . i was an idiot . she would never leave you . kevin : i know . and neither would lauren . so now we find them . [ scene_break ] lauren : jana ? daisy : calm down . she 's fine . he did n't hurt her . he just made her stop with the yak - yak . lauren : whatever she wanted to tell me , i 'll find out . daisy : now i came to tell you myself . first off , ryder and i ... ( chuckles ) we totally did know each other from before , since the womb , in fact -- twinsies . lauren : what ? ( bar clangs ) daisy : did i say i was done ? ( laughs ) yeah , so ryder 's my brother , which means tom is also my dad . yay , me . but here 's the best part , and i think you know where i 'm going with this , right ? this all leads back to our mom . mm - hmm . oh , deep down , you totally know who she is . come on . you can say it . think ... your worst nightmare . lauren : oh ... my god . sheila ? [ next_on ] ashley : jack said that the man died before the explosion . victor : what are you implying ? chance : the syringe -- what were you preparing ? what did you put into it ? something that was gon na calm him ? was it gon na -- patty : you know what ? i said i do n't remember . lauren : sheila is gone , daisy . daisy : sheila is not gone . | chance and chloe wake up in bed together . chance suggests taking a shower together in order to conserve water . victoria looks at the invitation to the ball as she remembers her time with billy . j.t . brings victoria some coffee and lets her know that he still cares about her . in katherine 's living room , billy carries delia around as mac comes in to join him . mac asks billy about the gas leak at the club . cane and lily discuss her cancer and how that they should tell mac . at the coffeehouse , kevin looks at his message and wonders where jana is . michael walks in and wonders where lauren is . lauren yells for someone to answer her . lauren hears jana yelling . jana asks lauren if that is her . lily lets cane know that she is not strong enough to go through chemotherapy . cane suggests to lily that they make a video diary for the babies . kevin tells michael that daisy and ryder have lauren and jana . jana yells for lauren . lauren and jana have a talk as jana is trapped in the crate . paul brings nina home . nina worries as to how chance is . chance and chloe come out of the shower with towels wrapped around them when nina barges in . victoria secretly visits billy to tell him to forget what happened last night at the ball . lily lets mac know that the cancer is n't gone and it is more aggressive . |
tucker : yeah . ashley : i mean , i think it 's a lovely place for a wedding . do n't you ? i mean , i know it 's not the chancellor estate or anything , but ... tucker : no , it 's better . no strings attached . jack : hi . ashley : hi . what are you doing here ? jack : uh , mrs. martinez said that you and abby were here . i did n't realize that tucker was with you . ashley : he was n't . he met me here . we 're trying to find a nice place to be married . jack : well , i 'll let you get on with your work . i thought you might want to know how things were going with sharon 's trial . things are not looking so good . sharon : ( whispering ) i 'm not gon na break out of jail . adam : ( whispering ) hear me out . sharon : no . you 're desperate , all right ? you 're -- you 're -- you 're not thinking right . adam : i can do this . sharon : ( sighs ) i do n't even want to talk about it , okay ? forget it . malcolm : ( sighs ) malcolm : ( whispering ) let me see what i got . phyllis : all right , how 's it going ? malcolm : ( normal voice ) slow . phyllis : yeah ? malcolm : but for sure . it takes a while to convert these video images . phyllis : well , at least you 're finding video images . that 's good . malcolm : yeah , well , do n't get too excited . they 're far and few in between , and none of them are sharon on a volcano . phyllis : i really appreciate you doing this for me . malcolm : well , it 's nothing . anything for you . phyllis : ( chuckles ) malcolm : but i 'm gon na have to turn this over to somebody else soon , because i do have a wedding to plan , and we 're gettin ' down to the wire . phyllis : wait a second . wait a second . what wire ? i did n't even know you set a date . malcolm : ( sighs ) we did n't . the church did . they had a cancellation , so we jumped on it . phyllis : well , why did n't you tell me this ? i could have had somebody else help me , malcolm . malcolm : come on . phyllis : now it 's gon na be the winters family lore that i ruined your wedding . malcolm : are you kidding ? you think i would leave you in somebody else 's hands ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) malcolm : no . nothing is going to ruin this wedding . i 've already got a lot to make up for . i mean , i flipped out on sofia for keeping cane 's secrets , you know ? so we 're gon na -- we 're gon na make this happen . and hopefully , it 'll be perfect . ( laughs ) neil : before you go through with this wedding , i think you ought to be 100 % . sofia : well , i had the same reservations you did about getting married at the same church where cane was murdered . neil : no , no , no , no , no , no . i 'm not -- i 'm not talking about the location . i 'm -- i 'm talking about the wedding itself . are you sure ? sofia : i , uh ... i would n't have said yes if i was n't . neil : that 's funny , 'cause people do it all the time , you know ? they do n't want to hurt someone they love . they want to believe with all their heart and soul that it 'll work out . i know . i 've certainly been there before . sofia : neil , what are you trying to say ? neil : my brother loves you . ( clears throat ) sofia : and ? neil : uh , i ... love my brother . neil : but , sofia , no one would blame you ... ( sighs ) listen , i know you -- you -- you had some real concerns about the way malcolm reacted , right ? overreacted to you covering for cane . it was pretty harsh , was n't it ? sofia : that 's your issue with malcolm and me ? neil : baby , i do n't have an issue . sofia : really ? neil : you think you know me so well , do n't you ? and all i can tell you is that i 'm happy for you and this wedding if that 's -- if that 's what you want , and if that 's what you want , then i will support you 100 % . neil : but if it 's not , and if you 're doing it for the wrong reasons ... sofia , it 's not too late to change your mind . victor : i think their institutional client base gives them a decided advantage . michael : well , if you 're gon na go with them as your chief underwriter , you 're gon na want a comanager who can widen your , um , demand channel . victor : agreed , but not wyden and byckoff , all right ? diane : byckoff ? victor : yeah . diane : is n't that the gentleman who offered us his opera tickets ? victor : uh - huh . diane : `` rigoletto `` at the met . michael : well , i imagine you have become quite the popular couple amongst investment bankers everywhere . victor : yes ? diane : hello . you bored in the game room already ? michael : ( laughs ) kyle : they have the new game i told you about ? victor : it came out yesterday . kyle : i know . victor : that 's right . kyle : come see . it 's killer . victor : yeah , well , mr. baldwin and i have some business to finish , all right ? maybe your mother would be interested . kyle : it 's really fun . victor : huh ? diane : oh , well , i suppose it 's got ta be more entertaining than institutional client bases . victor : well ... michael : ( chuckles ) just so jealous , dude ! ( laughs ) victor : that is what we 're up to . you have a good time . we 'll see you later , all right ? michael : ciao . victor : you show your mother . nick : hey , look who 's here . kyle : hey , big brother ... stepbrother , whatever . it 's pretty weird , huh ? nick : ( sighs ) i thought you said you were hungry . kyle : they have snacks in the game room . nick : of course . uh , okay . well , i 'll just get you something to ... diane : ( chuckles ) nick : go . diane : ( chuckles ) nick : well , i 'll let you get back to dad . diane : oh , um , he 's talking business -- the i.p.o . i - i do n't have much to contribute to that conversation . nick : i do n't think he 's gon na be comfortable with this . diane : apparently , neither are you . nick : you 're the one who said dad did n't want to see us spending any time together . diane : this hardly qualifies as that . we 're gon na run into each other . we live on the same property . our children go to school together . i think everybody should just relax . nick : is it that easy for you ? diane : you know it is n't easy for me being worried about you because of this trial and not being able to pick up the phone and ask how you 're doing . how are you doing ? victor : ( sighs ) michael : you want to take a break ? victor : no . just keeping an eye on the situation . michael : there 's a situation ? victor : if you look , you 'll see my son who turned me in chatting it up with diane . michael : well , we made sure we did n't say anything privileged in front of her . victor : mm - hmm . you and i may have been discreet . but diane is rather thoughtless and reckless . michael : well , if she did n't have an impulsive streak , she may never have married you . victor : ( sighs ) i 'm turning her weaknesses ... victor : ( sighs ) into my advantage . neil : are you or are you not having second thoughts ? sofia : no . this wedding is what i 've wanted for a long time . neil : now part of you does n't want it , subconsciously or not . sofia : no . whoa , whoa , whoa . neil : you 've acted in a way that says -- sofia : if anybody 's trying to sabotage this , it 's you . neil : me ? ( quietly ) me ? no . that 's not what it is at all . sofia : yes , neil , it is true . i know the history , okay ? all about you and malcolm and dru . look me in the eye and tell me that this has nothing to do with what happened . neil : ( normal voice ) my feelings , my motives are irrelevant . sofia : how could you say that ? neil : ( sighs ) sofia , you 're the one who 's gon na have to make the decision . you know , you got ta get -- you 've got ta get real here . you 've got ta look deep down inside and find whatever it is . are you really ready to marry my brother ? ashley : that poor little girl -- faith . what 's gon na happen to her if her -- if her mother 's found guilty ? abby : even if the worst happens , faith 'll be okay . nick is an awesome dad . ashley : he is . tucker : yeah , at least he 'll keep her safe from adam . that 's more than you can say for sharon . ashley : yeah . you know , if sharon had only listened to us , none of this would have happened . what ? what ? just shut up . jack : what ? ashley : i know what you 're thinking -- how many times you could have said that about victor and me . i know . jack : it is n't just you and victor . ashley : ( scoffs ) tucker : ( chuckles ) ashley : you know what , jack ? you 're an ass . we 've got reservations . i mean , let 's go . abby , do you want to come ? abby : uh , ca n't . meeting kent . tucker : want to join us , jack ? jack : thanks . other plans . ashley : oh , what ? like blow - drying your hair ? jack : phyllis is back in town . phyllis : yeah . malcolm : this is somebody 's bar mitzvah . phyllis : yeah , seems to be . malcolm : well , another one bites the dust . ( sighs ) let 's see what we got -- phyllis : hey , we 're one memory card closer to finding what we want , right ? malcolm : yeah , we are . phyllis : yeah . malcolm : you know , what 's crazy to me is that you are all gung ho about pullin ' sharon 's butt out of the fire after all the grief you gave jack and nick . phyllis : this is not about sharon . this is about me getting a good story . malcolm : uh - huh . phyllis : uh - huh . malcolm : ( chuckles ) yeah . all right . ( cell phone alert chimes ) phyllis : saved by the bell . oh , okay . billy needs me at work . malcolm : all righty , i -- phyllis : i got ta go . malcolm : i 'm going to , uh , i 'm gon na shoot this over to my buddy in forensics ... phyllis : okay . malcolm : and see if he can find anything . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . not `` if . `` he will . he will find something . malcolm : i 'm with you . phyllis : he will . malcolm : will it . will it . phyllis : ( laughs ) all right . malcolm : all right , be good . phyllis : thank you . malcolm : all right . sharon : ( quietly ) what your suggesting , i -- it just -- it is n't even me . i - i would never even consider doing that . adam : ( quietly ) because you follow the rules , sharon . and where 's that gotten you ? the system has failed you . i 'm not saying this is a forever thing , only until we find evidence that can prove that you 're innocent , and then we come back . sharon : no , and then what ? we get arrested again , both of us . no . forget it . adam : no , i 'm not gon na rest with this idea that you could be in prison for 20 years or more . hey , sharon , that is a real possibility here . it could happen . phyllis : ( chuckles ) ( gasps ) oh , hey . jack : hey . phyllis : ( laughs ) jack : oh , i missed you . phyllis : i missed you . mwah . jack : mm . phyllis : ( chuckles ) jack : i was kinda hoping i 'd find you here alone . phyllis : ( laughs ) i know . it 's busy . it 's busy . our web site is the go - to source for everything regarding the trial -- all the latest . jack : so what 's the latest with you ? this lead in thailand a dead end ? phyllis : um , maybe not . and if i 'm correct , this could be the scoop of the century . jack : well , whatever it is , i hope it gets here in time to actually help sharon . phyllis : oh , i should have my answer within the next 24 hours , hopefully before the jury comes back . in fact , if i get what i want , it could stop deliberation . it is that good . adam : ( whispering ) i have lived that life . i have been in prison . it is no place for you . i 'm not trying to frighten you . i just want you to understand it is brutal . it is an ugly place . it will bring out the worst in people . it did in me . i 'm afraid it would for you . sharon , i ... ( sighs ) you would n't be safe there . you 're a newman , a celebrity . you 'd be a - a walking target . i could not protect you if you were in there . please , sharon , let me do this . let me keep you safe . sharon : ( quietly ) how would i be safe ? i 'd be on the run . i 'd still live my life in fear . it would just be a different kind of fear . adam : ( sighs ) sharon : now i have to believe that there is at least one person on that jury who listened to me , who believes that i 'm innocent or at least has a reasonable doubt . adam : yes , but then you 'd have to go through another trial , and i thought you did n't want to do that . sharon : no , i do n't , but maybe i would just -- i could do a better job on the stand next time , or i just -- i would n't take the stand . or maybe we -- we could get those hawaiian investigators . adam , please do n't take away my hope right now . that 's all i have . neil : if you make that commitment , and you ca n't live up to it , the pain -- yours a - a - and his -- will be so much worse . sofia : oh , what , neil ? you just think you 're that irresistible ? ( chuckles ) neil : mm . uh , i 'll tell you what i think . um , you -- you 'd be having these same doubts whether you met me or not . now maybe you would n't have acted on them , but -- sofia : oh , i - i definitely would not have acted on them . but it 's not like i took advantage of you , neil , or that i used you . neil : that you use -- sofia : i mean , you -- neil : i nev -- i never claimed that . sofia : okay . it 's just you 're just as deep into this as i am , and if the truth ever came out -- neil : ( whispering ) no . you listen to me . it 'll never come out . sofia , it ca n't . it wo n't . i could never hurt my brother like that . do you understand that ? sofia : wow . so let -- so let me clarify this here . you want me to walk away from your brother and the life we 've planned and from you and the entire family that i sacrificed so much for . what , you want me just to leave genoa city ? would you like me to quit my job , too , neil ? huh ? what , disappear off the face of the earth ? would that be more convenient for you ? do n't make me get loud up in here , neil . malcolm : uh - oh . what 'd you do now , bro ? nick : thank you . diane : i - i know how worried you must be about faith . nick : she misses her mother . diane : is amy watching her tonight ? nick : uh , no . she 's with victoria . diane : oh , good . you see , she has -- she has lots of good influences and good role models , which is good , because she 'll need that , especially if sh -- nick : yeah . diane : and she has you , and i 've seen you fight for what you believe in . so i know that you 'll make sure that all of her hopes and dreams come true . nick : thanks . summer : i 'm hungry . nick : well , of course you are . diane : ( laughs ) nick : what a surprise . it 's a good thing i got some ravioli , so let 's get out of here and go eat it , all right ? summer : mm - hmm . nick : good seein ' ya , dude . kyle : good seeing you , too . nick : you , too . diane : okay , so , uh , why do n't you , um , go and say good night to victor , and then i 'll take you to sean 's , okay ? victor : we 're almost finished . michael : yeah . victor : there you are . michael : hey . kyle : i got ta go . victor : i know . you 're spending the night . that 's right . diane : yeah , i 'm gon na drop him off and , uh , then i 'm gon na go over to gloworm because i have that meeting with the contractor , okay ? victor : uh - huh , and i will join you there , okay ? diane : okay , yeah . great . good night , michael . michael : good night . victor : have a good time . michael : yeah . diane : ( chuckles ) victor : you have a good time , kyle . kyle : thanks . victor : okay . michael : the conversation with nick seemed to be harmless enough . victor : i intend to keep it that way . all right ? michael : no problem . abby : i just drove halfway across town to meet you . never mind . i just got stood up . do you want to have a drink ? victor : i have somewhere else to go . abby : you ca n't spare five minutes for your daughter ? victor : michael , you know where to reach me . thank you . abby : ( scoffs ) well , at least someone knows how to reach him . and please do not tell me that i am reaping what i sowed . michael : he 's stubborn , but it runs in the family . if anyone can wear him down , i have a feeling you can . abby : ( sighs ) malcolm : neil , when are you gon na learn that whenever she gives you that look , you just apologize and keep it movin ' , man ? it does n't matter what you did . neil : i am sorry . malcolm : there . you see ? he feels terrible . now can we please move on ? can we talk wedding here ? sofia : do n't think you need to stick around for this . neil : ( clears throat ) malcolm : why ? what 's goin ' on ? you -- you -- you guys still upset about the fact that we 're getting married at the church where cane died ? neil : my friends , it is your decision to make . it 's not up to me . sofia : well , you said you would support us , and i intend to hold you to that . neil : but of course . and whatever you need , you let me know , all right ? sofia : ( sighs ) baby , i am so sorry . it 's just sometimes your brother gets on my last nerve . malcolm : ( chuckles ) why do n't we , uh , why do n't we talk about what 's really goin ' on here , sofia ? jack : so i want to hear more about this . can i take you to dinner ? phyllis : oh , oh , i 'm sorry . i - i ca n't do that . you know , summer is going on her spring break trip with her b.f.f . and her family . jack : and you 've been away . phyllis : yeah . i 'm sorry . i -- you know . i had this small window . i just -- i promised her some mommy - and - me time . is that okay ? jack : yeah . i 'll give you a rain check . phyllis : okay . ( chuckles ) sorry . jack : one more day of anticipation is only gon na make it that much hotter when i finally get you alone . tucker : hey , look who 's here . diane : hello . tucker : ( laughs ) ashley : hi , diane . where 's victor ? diane : he 's on his way . ashley : oh , good . diane : you know , i could ask the hostess to seat us on opposite sides of the restaurant if it 'd make ya feel more comfy . tucker : ( laughs ) ashley : um , that 's not necessary . diane : suit yourself . tucker : i think our table 's ready . ashley : okay , um , i 'll be right there . just one second . tucker : all right . do n't be long . ashley : okay . diane : something you wanted to say ? ashley : well , i just think maybe there 's something you need to hear . there is life after victor . diane : yeah . i 'm sure you 're very happy . ashley : i am . in ways that i never was and never could have been when i was married to victor . oh , diane . ( sighs ) look , i , um , i do n't know if you realize this yet , but the reality never quite measures up to the fantasy , because the reality is -- is that victor is all about himself , and , frankly , nikki . i mean , and it always will be . eventually , he 's gon na leave you . uh , look , you do n't have to be afraid of that happening . in fact , maybe you do n't even want to wait for it to happen . maybe you want to be free so you can find somebody who 's actually ... emotionally available . i 'm -- i have that now , and i would n't trade it for anything -- anything that victor has . ( laughs ) malcolm : i mean , i - it 's not fair what you 're doin ' . sofia : what do you mean ? malcolm : i mean you takin ' it out on neil because you 're upset with me . baby , now look , i know that i told you i was gon na be here to help you plan the wedding , but i - i - i let you down , and i 'm sorry about that , okay ? sofia : oh , baby , it -- it 's not a big deal . malcolm : no , no . look , you got enough goin ' on without feeling like your fiancé has abandoned you . i mean , look , the only reason i left is -- is because , uh , phyllis had some dire emergency that she needed help with . she 's got some new lead in sharon newman 's case , and , uh , you know , she -- she -- she needed me , but i 'm back . i 'm here for you always and forever , baby . sofia : ( laughs ) malcolm : just tell me what you need , girl . sofia : this . this is what i need . malcolm : mm . sofia : oh , malcolm . malcolm : mm . you know you got me , baby . you know you got me . but seriously , for real , in the future , if you have something , anything that 's bothering you , do n't keep it to yourself , please , okay ? i want you to bring it to me . now we about to do this . and we should never have any secrets from each other . sofia : ( chuckles ) neil : i - i 'm sorry . i - i , um , i did n't see you ... leslie : yeah . neil : standing there . leslie : you were in deep thought . ( chuckles ) neil : yeah . leslie : you alone ? neil : yeah , i - i am alone . leslie : may i join you ? neil : i 'd like that very much . leslie : ( sighs ) ashley : hi . abby : hey . ashley : i thought you had a meeting . what happened ? abby : oh , um , it was rescheduled . tucker : well , lucky us . ashley : yeah . so where 's -- where 's daniel ? maybe we should invite him ? abby : oh , uh , no . he is hanging out with lily tonight . ashley : oh . tucker : well , neil 's lily ? they friends ? ashley : yeah , they were actually married . well , a long time ago . ver -- very brief . abby : well , you know what they say -- it 's a really good sign if the person you 're dating is still friends with their exes . ashley : yeah . abby : right ? what about you , tucker ? hmm ? how friendly are you with your old lovers ? ashley : what are you doing , abby ? abby : when she uses that tone , i go get a drink . ashley : yeah . what is up with her ? i 'm so sorry . i thought her attitude had changed . tucker : no , no . ashley : apparently , it has n't . tucker : i 'll try talkin ' to her . ashley : okay . tucker : oh , abby ? abby : ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) tucker : where 's kent ? abby : he has to go where the money is , and the one thing that `` the naked heiress `` does not have right now is funding . thank you . but do n't worry . that is temporary . once newman enterprises goes public and i get the money that dad owes me , we 'll be back on track . tucker : mm . well , you know , that could take months . but there 's a way you could speed the process up and make a nice profit besides . abby : what way ? tucker : sell your stock options to me . i mean , not the ones in the newman trust that you do n't control . the ones brad left to you . i 'll give you 50 % over share price . ( footsteps approach ) diane : is it someone from the building ? abby : you know , thank you , but no . i ca n't do business with someone i do n't trust . jack : scotch , neat . diane : drinking alone ? jack : anytime i have to deal with my future brother - in - law , yeah . diane : you might want to make it a double . victor 's on his way . jack : ( sighs ) nick : oh , yeah . look what i found . bam ! slippers . you ca n't go on vaca -- whoa ! you ca n't go on vacation without your slippers . now what are you gon na give me for these things ? summer : hugs and a kiss ? nick : you drive a hard bargain . a hug and a kiss . all right , i 'll take it , but you got ta do it right now . there 's no credit here . ( sighs ) what , oh , i got two ? summer : ( giggles ) nick : threw in a freebie . nice . nice . oh , look who 's here . phyllis : ooh , hey . hi , pretty . you ready ? you have all your stuff ? mm . nick : and then some . a lot . summer : ( giggles ) phyllis : great . what about that ? go get it . so ... nick : you look , uh , a little beat . phyllis : thank you . nick : ( laughs ) phyllis : thanks . nick : i just meant that it looks like you 've put in a long day . phyllis : oh , okay . well , that 's better . nick : yeah . phyllis : that 's a lot better than beat . nick : you want -- you want a beer ? phyllis : yeah . hey resolve stain busters . adam : ( whispering ) i hate the thought of you being apart from faith , and that 's coming from me , after what i 've done to you and faith . but you have to understand . if you go to prison , sharon -- sharon : ( quietly ) it 's not the same . i was n't there for the first several years of cassie 's life , and i just -- i ca n't do that to faith . i - i ca n't -- i ca n't let her grow up wondering where i am and if i miss her or if i love her . adam : you 're not thinking clearly . you know they could send you far away , and that will be very difficult for faith to come see you . sharon : stop . stop . adam : listen , i 'm not trying to frighten you . i do n't want to scare you . i just want you to understand i want you to have your freedom . i want you to have your family back . everything . and i can do that for you . i can help . but you have to trust me . sharon : ( sighs ) no . i do n't want to be saved , adam , and certainly not like this . phyllis : she 's not gon na tease you about mr . ears . i have it on very good authority that she is bringing frogbert . summer : frogbert ? phyllis : yes , frogbert , who is very , very good friends with mr . ears . see ? so go get your bunny . nick : nicely done . phyllis : yes , it was . this reminds me of when we used to have an issue and put it to bed , and we 'd have a beer together . do you remember ? nick : well , that 's the problem with web sites . you 're never done working . i mean , you 're constantly updating . phyllis : mm - hmm , especially if you 're doing a story like ... nick : sharon 's trial ? phyllis : mm - hmm . nick : well , so far , `` restless style 's `` coverage has been fact - based and objective . phyllis : ( sighs ) so what you 're saying is you 're afraid that 's gon na change now that i 'm back ? i am done ruminating about the nature of evil , okay ? nick : well , i appreciate that for my kids ' sake . jack : night . diane : leaving so soon ? jack : oh , this evening 's been disappointing enough without adding victor to it . diane : mm . you know , it 's probably just as well . he is not in a good mood . jack : no ? diane : no . he 's been working late with michael working on this i.p.o . he 's just sick about it . jack : on second thought , maybe i 'll stick around . victor : where 's the contractor ? diane : delayed . victor : mm - hmm . jack : i 'd be happy to buy you a drink while you wait . victor : that grin on your face -- i guess you heard what happened in the courtroom , right ? jack : well , i am terribly worried about sharon , but , no , i heard that you spent the whole day in meetings getting ready to take the company public . had to cheer me up . i ca n't wait to get my hands on my first share of newman enterprises . i guess you and i can see each other at the stockholders ' meeting . victor : do n't hold your breath , jack , okay ? here we go . okay . let 's have a seat over here . diane : you know , you do n't have to stay for this meeting . i know you 've had a long day . and getting needled by jack , i 'm sure , does n't help . victor : i wo n't leave you alone . diane : i 'm more than capable of dealing with a contractor . victor : you are capable of a lot of things , diane , that i wo n't allow . diane : this is about me talking to nick at the club , is n't it ? sofia : um , yeah , so the , uh , caterer said she would , um , take the canceled deposit and apply it to this one . malcolm : i mean , is there anything left for me to do ? sofia : love me . forgive me . malcolm : aw . sofia : make me your wife . malcolm : easily done , baby . sofia : you know , it 's not always gon na be easy . malcolm : no . but when it gets tough , you just remind me how damn lucky i am . sofia : ( sighs ) malcolm : what , baby ? what 's wrong , huh ? why you cryin ' ? sofia : i almost lost you . malcolm : oh , baby . ( sighs ) now ... do you really think that i 'd let the best thing that 's ever happened to me get away so easily ? sofia , we 're human , baby . we 're gon na make mistakes . but we learn from them . we move on , and we grow stronger because of them . sofia : okay . michael : phyllis , at this point , i need to hear that your cell phone was stolen or you 've suddenly been struck dumb in order to understand why you have not responded to the dozen messages i have left . call me . it 's michael . neil : are you still playing ? are you still -- leslie : no . neil : no ? leslie : no time for that . neil : oh , okay . michael : well , well , well . how long has this been goin ' on ? i think judge phelps would be fascinated to learn that there was a personal relationship between the key witness in the arbitration and the lawyer who stood to make millions of dollars from his testimony . neil : it 's funny , but , um , we really did n't know each other then , michael . leslie : oh , no , no . you do n't need to defend yourself , okay ? my guess is the judge would have more questions for you , michael , since he recommended your key witness be charged with perjury . but maybe you could convince him you were the only one in the room who did n't know adam was lying . neil : mm - mm . sharon : ( quietly ) it 's gon na work out , okay ? everything 's gon na be okay . adam : ( whispering ) if you want to hope for the best , that 's fine . we just need to prepare for the worst . sharon : listen , we 'll talk to vance , all right ? ( door opens ) sharon : we 'll -- we 'll discuss our options . man : time 's up . adam : please . ( sighs ) reconsider . abby : ( scoffs ) abby : how do we stop this wedding ? jack : if i had that kind of say in your mother 's life , she never would have married your father . we ca n't do a damn thing . diane : i just bumped into nick . i did n't plan it . i said hello , and i asked how he was dealing with the stress of the trial . victor : how very considerate of you . diane : it was perfectly innocent . victor : who the hell do you think you 're kidding ? hmm ? ( sighs ) nick : what 's wrong ? phyllis : oh , i just , you know ... i have a sore neck from the flight , i think . nick : let me see . phyllis : ( chuckles ) nick : where ? phyllis : no , it just -- nick : right here ? phyllis : yeah . oh , god . nick : oh , you got a big old knot right there . phyllis : oh , that 's good . thanks . nick : sure . phyllis : um , i should go with summer . nick : well , you have n't finished your beer yet . ( footsteps approach ) nick : there she is . got everything ? summer : mm - hmm . nick : all right . i love you . mwah . i 'll see you soon , okay ? phyllis : okay , let 's go . nick : bye . phyllis : bye . [ next_on ] adam : i 'm amazed you 'd show your face . trying to ease your guilty conscience ? phyllis : how do you know that daisy is n't coming back ? woman : are you gloria bardwell and chloe mitchell ? chloe : yes . woman : you 're under arrest . | ashley , tucker and abby take a walk in the park to discuss their wedding .jack joins them . adam suggests that sharon break out of jail if she is found guilty . malcolm , on the computer at crimson lights . phyllis joins him and asks what is he doing . phyllis finds out that he and sofia are getting married . malcolm tells phyllis that nothing is going to ruin this wedding . sofia is questioned by neil if she is making sure that she is doing the right thing is marrying malcolm . michael and victor discuss business while diane looks on . kyle comes in to join them . diane and kyle start to leave when they meet up with nick at the door . victor watches the looks that are exchanged between diane and nick . neil tells sofia that it is n't too late to change her mind about the wedding . nick tells diane that victor will not be comfortable with them talking . diane tells nick that she is worried about him because of this trial and can not pick up the phone to check on him . victor tells michael that he is keeping an eye on the situation between nick and diane . neil asks sofia if she is having second thoughts abut the wedding . ashley wonders what will happen to faith if sharon is found guilty . tucker invites jack to join them for dinner . jack declines the invitation . phyllis gets a call from billy , telling her that he needs her at work . phyllis assures malcolm that he will find something to clear sharon . sharon is surprised by adam 's suggestion to escape if she is found guilty . adam tells sharon to let him keep her safe . sharon tells adam not to take away her hope right now . neil advises sofia that she would still have these doubts if she had never met him . sofia warns neil if the truth ever came out it would have devastating effects on malcolm . malcolm walks up and hears sofia blasting neil for his questions . diane tells victor that she has a meeting with a contractor at gloworm . victor tells her that he will meet her there . |
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