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[ footsteps approaching ] nikki : jack . jack , are you okay ? jack : yeah -- yeah , i - i 'm sorry -- i 'm fine . i got a lot on my mind these days . nikki : oh , join the club . jack : you care for a - a cup of tea , a - a lemonade ? we 'll share war stories , unless you 're on your way home right now . nikki : um , actually , i am home . uh , you do n't know about that . i 'm staying here now . jack : no , i did n't know about that . does that mean you moved out on victor ? nikki : go ahead . say it . `` what took you so long ? `` jack : oh , no , no . i 'm sorry . in fact ... i feel partly responsible . billy : look , i know you might be a little confused right now . you know , sometimes i 'm here . sometimes i 'm not . but when mommy is out of town , we got the whole place to ourselves , huh ? it 's just you and me , buddy . [ doorbell rings ] billy : ooh . oh , boy . pizza time . stitch : billy . billy : you know , if you 're looking for my wife , you rang the wrong doorbell . paul : you 're wearing what ? [ chuckles ] geez . what -- the black one with the lace ? you 're crazy . no , no , i love it . um , well , you made it home early . uh , i think i 'm gon na try and do the same thing . you know what i mean ? we can start work on , uh ... `` operation pitter - patter . `` all right . i just have a couple things to ... [ cell phone beeps ] paul : ... wrap up , and , uh , we -- whoa ! chris , that 's not fair . wow . okay , so maybe i do n't have a couple of things to wrap up . yeah , i got it . you and , uh ... teddy . all right . i 'll see you . [ knock on door ] paul : wait a minute . come in ! lauren : knock , knock ! paul : hi . michael : you have a minute ? paul : what -- do i have a minute ? i got a half a minute . i was just on my way out . lauren : all right , well , actually , we really need to talk to christine . what ? dr. chiverton ? that 's the doctor i saw when i thought i was ... is christine ? paul : uh , well , no , she 's not pregnant -- not yet , anyway -- but , uh , hopefully sometime very soon . lauren : oh . michael : wow . lauren : exciting . paul : yeah . so , uh , what can i help you with ? 'cause , as i said , i was on my way out . lauren : well ... michael : we need to talk to christine . paul : well , she 's already home . michael : that 's fine . maybe it 's better we talk to you first . paul : okay . lauren : yeah , uh , michael and i are worried about chloe . michael : and my brother . lauren : right . he married her to keep her out of fairview . michael : and by doing that , he has trapped them both into something a whole lot worse -- a loveless marriage . kevin : oh , it 's pretty dead in here , huh ? dylan : [ chuckles ] yeah , you 're right , kevin . what can i -- what can i get you ? kevin : uh , i do n't know . a couple of scones for breakfast tomorrow . dylan : okay . kevin : chloe likes ... dylan : these ? kevin : mm - hmm . dylan : all right . kevin : since when are you a social - media guy ? dylan : oh , no , no . not me . i 'm not into that . that 's , uh -- that 's avery . now that her , uh , show got picked up ... kevin : i hear it 's awesome . dylan : yeah , you know , it 's , uh -- it 's getting a lot of hits . kevin : and a lot of comments , too . dylan : yeah . you know , i 'm just -- i 'm trying to keep my eye on that . some of them are positive , but , again , some of them are ... kevin : yeah , there 's a lot of anonymous weirdos out there . dylan : yeah , tell me about it . you know , avery does n't really focus on the hate . she says they 're just unhappy . maybe she 's right . kevin : mm - hmm . dylan : but look how unhappy this guy is . kevin : `` do n't quit your day job , you worthless sack of flour . `` dylan : come on . kevin : wow . t - bone88 -- he sounds nice . dylan : yeah . yeah , read the next one . kevin : `` your pie ruined my life -- lisa in d.c. `` man , she 's got strong feelings about dessert . a little extreme , maybe . dylan : yeah , you think ? kevin : is , um -- is avery worried about it ? dylan : no . she just , uh , thinks it 's a bunch of people who live on their phones , and it 's harmless , but i need to keep an eye on it in case there is somebody trying to hurt her . kevin : [ sighs ] yeah , well , i ca n't blame you for wanting to protect the woman you love . gloria : ah , there she is -- my brand - new daughter - in - law ... chloe : hi . mwah ! gloria : ... take two . [ both chuckle ] chloe : how are you , gloria ? gloria : i 'm good . looking forward to this . lots to catch up on . chloe : yeah , it should be fun . gloria : mm - hmm . jeffrey 's in the little - boy 's room . speaking of which , where 's my handsome son ? parking the car ? chloe : uh , no , we drove separately . he 's meeting me here . gloria : when ? chloe : um , i - i do n't know . i assume he 's still at work . gloria : [ chuckles ] you do n't know ? you assume ? do n't you ever discuss these things with your husband ? chloe : we do n't keep tabs on each other . no , we 've never really been like that , gloria . gloria : hmm . whereas if i do n't keep tabs on jeffrey , heaven only knows where he 'll end up . [ chuckles ] you 're looking , um ... chloe : calmer ? gloria : mm - hmm . chloe : [ sighs deeply ] yeah . yeah , i guess i - i am , for the most part . gloria : so i guess marriage agrees with you , then ? chloe : i need that connection . i had that with delia . i know you had that with delia , and if we had a baby together ... i just know that we could get that back again . billy : chloe , i have a child . chloe : johnny 's not mine . i know that you want this , billy . i know that you do . it would be good for you . billy : chloe , listen to me . we can not have a baby together . i love victoria . chloe : i do n't want your love . i just want your sperm . i am seeing things a lot more clearly now . nikki : jack , you are n't at all responsible for my separation . jack : but i was the one ... nikki : who alerted the fda about the `` energy pills . `` well , somebody had to . i mean , you 're summer 's father . you had every right to blow the whistle , even though it was on victor . jack : so wait . then the reason you left was something worse . nikki : let 's just say i had my own reasons and let it go at that , okay ? jack : look , whatever i may think of victor , i have never questioned for a moment that he loves you , even if he has a peculiar way of showing it . nikki : if i did n't love that man so much , it would be a lot easier . jack : you 've hit a rough patch . it happens . nikki : i 've left him before . we all know that . but i have always gone back . jack : wait -- what are you saying ? you might not this time ? nikki : this is me very wisely saying nothing . okay ? uh , it 's just true what they say , i guess -- the heart wants what it wants . listen , enough about me , okay ? i know that you 're hurting , too , and i am so , so sorry , jack . paul : did you just say that marriage is worse than being locked up in a mental institution ? michael : obviously not . but yesterday when i talked to chloe , i could n't help being concerned . paul : okay , so what 's up ? lauren : oh , she 's all over the place emotionally . i mean , she 's either in the depths of despair or almost giddy . michael : yeah , and all this happiness or pretend happiness -- it has nothing to do with my brother . paul : right . well , i can certainly understand your concern . michael : ah , paul , all the illusions kevin went into this marriage with -- finally , they 're gone . he understands that chloe does not feel the same way about him . the only reason he is sticking to this arrangement is to prevent chloe from being institutionalized . paul : i know that 's got to be tough . lauren : i think that , deep down , they really do love each other , but until chloe is in a better state of mind ... paul : right . they both feel trapped . i understand that . michael : i agree with the judge -- chloe needs a guardian . but does that necessarily imply that they have to remain in a sham of a marriage ? lauren : there has to be some sort of alternative . paul : okay . um , you know , the only one i can think of is to have the marriage annulled and send chloe to fairview for treatment . how long she 'll be there is anyone 's guess . lauren : they 'll never agree to that . paul : look , i - i 'm sorry , but i think that 's your only option . kevin : you can tell avery if she wants to block the negative comments , all she has to do is go into her settings . dylan : yeah , i 'll pass that along . am i a lucky man or what ? i thought i 'd lost avery ... more than once . you know , life hands you some funny curves sometimes . [ inhales deeply ] and sometimes they 're even funny in a good way . did i say something wrong ? kevin : no , no . i just -- you just got me thinking , you know ? chloe and i -- we have the rings , but we do n't seem half as close as you and avery are . now i got to head to this dinner with her and my mom and that idiot jeffrey and -- and keep up this act that we 're this happily married couple . oh , well . wish me luck . dylan : good luck . gloria : sounds like your therapy 's going well . chloe : yeah , it is . gloria : well , how about the rest of your life ? chloe : uh , work is great . uh , chelsea submitted these new designs . gloria : no , no , no . no shoptalk . we 're here to enjoy ourselves . what are you and kevin doing for fun these days ? chloe : well ... gloria : i mean , the weather 's beautiful . have you been up to the lake ? a romantic picnic ? any new couples you like to spend time with ? ah ! jeff : hiya , beautiful . hey , sweetie . so , uh , who wants bubbly ? gloria : [ chuckles ] you are looking suspiciously suspicious . jeff : well , i just got some news that makes me want to celebrate . gloria : mm - hmm . from your bookie ? jeff : uh , won the trifecta in the fifth race . gloria : [ laughing ] you did not ! jeff : hand to god . chloe : wow . congratulations . gloria : lucky s.o.b . jeff : luck ? oh . au contraire , my fine filly . picking horses requires skill , not unlike picking women . gloria : mm . jeff : hit the jackpot there , too . gloria : yes , i know . as a matter of fact , i will have some bubbly , since you 're buying . jeff : [ chuckles ] gloria : chloe , snap out of it ! we 're here to celebrate . chloe : sure . why not ? gloria : [ chuckles ] jeff : coming right up . barkeep , let me have a bottle of your finest french champagne . oh , and , um , put it on michael baldwin 's tab , will you ? gloria : so what are you and kevin doing for fun ? chloe : i 've been toying with something . i 'm just waiting for the right ... incentive . stitch : hey there , johnny . playing with blocks and cars and stuff looks like fun . billy : you know , i do n't recall inviting you in . stitch : does victoria know you 're here ? billy : that 's funny . stitch : was n't trying to be . billy : look , this is my house . it 's my son , my wife . you have any other questions ? stitch : yeah . where 's victoria , since she 's the person i came to see ? billy : well , not that it 's any of your business , but , uh , i 'm here spending some quality time with johnny while she 's back east visiting reed . stitch : i did n't know she was leaving town . billy : well , maybe you do n't know her as well as you think you do . she 's gon na be checking in a little bit later . i can give her a message . stitch : tell her i stopped by . billy : she 's gon na wonder why . stitch : i 'll tell her when i talk to her . nikki : i 'm not the only one separated from someone i love , but in my case , it was my choice . in your case , phyllis was just ripped away from you . you must be devastated . jack : you know , sometimes , i feel like i can fill that void , and then ... nikki : i understand . i know billy would , too , for that matter . jack : ah , true . nikki : oh , for two people who love each other so much , they sure seem to find ways to be apart . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa . wait . what -- what 's happened now ? nikki : victoria called on the way to the airport . reed had called her , wanting to know if she could come for a short visit . she felt it would be a good thing for her . jack : [ sighs ] she take johnny with her ? nikki : no . that 's the one good thing . billy is gon na be at the house with him . jack : oh , good , good , good . i will make it my business to stop by the house , make sure the boys are doing okay . in the meantime , do not forget you are not alone . you have family and friends in this town who love you , who would do anything for you , who want only the best for you . nikki : i will never forget that . and it 's really very sweet -- my newest son seems quite determined to keep an eye on me . jack : i 'm glad you have dylan in your life . if you ever need anything from your old pal jack , though , i am a phone call away . nikki : i wo n't forget it . jack : you better not . thanks for the iced tea . nikki : thank you for cheering me up . jack : anytime , babe . nikki : ohh . jack : anytime . nikki : mm . [ door closes ] nikki : hi . it 's me . i know it 's late , but i have to see you . stitch : i have a son a little bit older than you -- his name 's max -- who likes to build stuff , too . billy : yeah , hey , uh , careful there , johnny . without a good foundation , your bridge will collapse . stitch : ah , your dad 's right , but , uh , a firm foundation can come from just about anywhere , even from the outside , like a retaining wall holding up something bound to crumble . billy : well , sometimes too much pressure from the outside can make a good structure collapse . stitch : ah , most of the time , though , that 's ... billy : hey , johnny . oh . you look tired . was that a yawn ? [ grunts ] might be time for a story and a bed , huh ? [ chuckles ] stitch : i used to read bedtime stories to max . he would n't go to sleep without them . billy : yeah , and for some reason your wife 's keeping your son away from you . in fact , they even moved to another continent . now , what does that tell you ? i know what it tells me . hey . you will never be able to replace your son with mine ... no matter how hard you try . hey . come here . [ grunts ] jeff : we still waiting on kev , or can i propose a toast ? gloria : to your happy windfall or to the happy couple ? jeff : well , why not both ? gloria : you did tell your handsome groom when and where we 're meeting , right ? chloe : he must be stuck at work , or he got the date wrong . you know what ? i think we should reschedule . gloria : oh , kevin ! finally ! chloe : finally . your mother is all over our marriage , and if you let her know that there 's trouble in paradise , we will never hear the end of it . huh . kevin : uh , sorry i 'm late . work . jeff : yeah , well , it happens , so i hear . gloria : pour him some bubbly , honey . jeff : on it , honey . kevin : what are we celebrating ? jeff : a horse named maximus ... gloria : [ chuckles ] jeff : ... charging up along the rail -- ka - ching ! if it had been a claiming race , i 'd have bought him and put him out to stud . gloria : ooh . one stud 's about all i can handle right now . jeffrey 's been quite the stallion lately . [ both laugh ] jeff : well , yeah , i do n't like to brag . kevin : good . chloe : wait -- so , are you saying that you 've found the fountain of youth -- some sort of aphrodisiac ? kevin : oh , we do n't need to go there . chloe : yes , we do . i want to hear . jeff : please , honey , not in front of the k - i - d . gloria : i have just the thing to spice up your love life , if you know what i mean . chloe : okay , so what is it ? kevin : chloe ! chloe : what ? we 're all adults . tell me . jeff : it 's just this sort of new vitamin . gloria : well , actually it 's more like an essential oil -- you know , the elixir of love , with some of those `` fair `` things in it . chloe : pheromones ? gloria : uh - huh . that 's it . a few drops of this , and jeffrey ca n't keep his pawsy - wasies off of me . [ both laugh ] kevin : okay , so , how about the cubs ? think they have a shot this year ? jeff : ah , you know , i do n't really follow baseball . i 'm more of a wrestling fan , myself . gloria : you certainly are , lover man . [ both chuckle ] michael : since i 've known christine , i have never heard her say that she wanted kids before . lauren : yeah , or adjusted her life so it would be possible , but ... michael : well , clearly something 's changed . good for them . lauren : yeah . well , you know , love and happiness has a way of doing that . michael : you 're not regretting ... lauren : oh . us not being pregnant after all ? you know what ? i love our life . let paul and christine have the beautiful babies . [ both chuckle ] michael : deal . lauren : okay . paul : hi . come on in . nikki : thanks for making time to see me , paul . i hope i 'm not keeping you from something important . you and christine have plans or something ? paul : uh ... yeah , but there 's still time . nikki : time for ... ? paul : dinner . dinner . and you sounded upset on the phone . nikki : think really hard , paul . why would i be less than happy with you ? paul : with me ? nikki : yes , you . paul : nikki , i would n't upset you for the world . you know that . nikki : i always thought so ... until you arrested my son . dylan : yeah , it 's dylan mcavoy . what do you mean i need to come down there ? [ door opens ] the charges were dropped . okay . uh , i 'll be there . stitch : is that the police ? dylan : yeah . i tried to send a message to ian to steer clear of avery , nikki , and everybody else in my life . stitch : a `` message , `` huh ? dylan : uh , delivered with a little breaking and entering ... and maybe some muscle , too . but before paul could lock me up , ian decided he had had his fun and claimed he would n't press charges . stitch : [ exhales deeply ] good thing , man . you could have been facing a class `` c `` felony . dylan : what 's with the legalese ? when did you become an expert in criminal law ? [ keyboard clacking ] [ doorbell rings ] billy : it 's open . [ door opens ] billy : hey . jack : hey . nikki said it was guys ' night at billy 's . where 's johnny ? billy : he 's out like a light . jack : oh , i 'm sorry i missed him . any chance you could tear yourself away from your computer games long enough to say hello to your brother ? billy : i 'm doing some research . jack : on what ? oh . ben rayburn . billy : yeah , i think the good doctor is too good to be true . jack : you still think he 's got a skeleton or two in his closet ? billy : if not an entire cemetery . [ clacking continues ] jack : you know , he did serve -- billy : yes , i - i know , all right ? the guy was in a war zone . victoria said the same thing . he 's still having problems getting over it , but i am convinced this guy is hiding something , and i 'm going to do whatever it takes to find out . jack : any chance i could tear you away from this to share some of your pizza with me ? billy : well , help yourself . jack : billy . billy : look , i get it , jack . all right ? you think i should back off and let victoria make her own mistakes , and if she comes back to me , it 'll be her choice . jack : could i speak now ? i did n't come here 'cause i thought you needed your brother . i came here 'cause i need mine . chloe : so , this essential oil is the answer to your happy marriage ? gloria : well , it does n't hurt . jeff : well , yeah . i mean , it 's just -- it 's more of an -- an enhancement , 'cause i 've always been able to take care of business . gloria : [ laughs ] i think we better stop and change the subject because you are beet - red . kevin : it 's from biting my tongue . gloria : oh , honey . no , no , no . you have always blushed easily . ca n't for the life of me understand why , though . kevin : do you want a list ? jeff : well , it sure is n't hereditary 'cause your mother has no shame at all . [ both laugh ] kevin : and that 's number one on the list . gloria : i just do n't understand you two . you 're young , you 're beautiful , and you are so uptight . you got your whole lives in front of you , so loosen up . live a little bit . everything 's all right , is n't it ? is n't that what you said , chloe ? huh ? huh ? huh ? ahh ! michael : hey . what a coincidence ! gloria : michael and my other daughter - in - law ! michael : we just came here for dinner , and we saw you all here , and ... gloria : here you are . join us . please ? kevin : please ? can we get two chairs ? thank you . jeff : the more the merrier . lauren : thank you . kevin : ah , well . michael : well , here . lauren : oh , great . gloria : love that dress , by the way , lauren . lauren : thank you so much . you look fabulous . kevin : just great . paul : look , nikki , i had no choice . nikki : oh , come on . we always have choices . paul : all right . dylan broke into ian ward 's hotel suite twice . the second time , he threatened him and even started to rough him up . that 's when ian ward called the police . nikki : do n't you see that you 're just playing right into his hands ? the only thing that man has done since he 's come back to town is try to deliberately bait my son . paul : i - i understand . i 'm well aware of that . but dylan has got to learn to control himself . nikki : ian knows that he ca n't get to me anymore , so he is trying to manipulate my son . paul : i see that you 're upset . nikki : yes , i 'm upset ! paul : well , this is not good for your health . nikki : will you stop that ? my m.s . is under control . it 's everything else . paul : this is not just about dylan , is it ? stitch : gunshot wounds , knife wounds , telltale bruises around the throat -- working in the e.r . long enough , you , uh , get pretty adept at filling out police reports . dylan : and they say being a doctor is n't glamorous . need some coffee ? stitch : or something . i just had a little run - in with billy abbott . dylan : well , why would you go searching for him ? stitch : i did n't . i stopped by victoria 's , and he was there , and she was n't . dylan : i warned you this might happen . stitch : yeah , well , i do n't think they 're back together . you know , at least -- look , i do n't think they are . dylan : but you do n't know for sure . dylan : billy said vicki 's out of town , and he 's staying there with johnny . if they were back together , he 'd have made sure i knew it . dylan : i thought you were gon na give victoria some space . stitch : there 's something important i need to talk to her about , so ... dylan : like what ? stitch : her stress level is way too high , and i just wanted to make sure she 's okay . dylan : good answer , doctor . just tell me the real story . stitch : look , some other time . you have a date with the cops , and , uh , i 'm late for a shift . all right ? yep . billy : so , out of all the women in genoa city , you want the one that i turned to in a moment of weakness when my daughter died -- the one that , uh , victoria ca n't stop thinking about every time she sees me ? that one ? jack : do n't worry . what i want and what i 'm gon na get are two very different things . billy : come again ? jack : kelly and i are not going to be seeing each other -- her decision . probably a wise one . billy : oh , in regards to phyllis ? jack : i ca n't pretend i do n't still love phyllis . billy : yeah , look , i - i 'm sorry , jack , that things did n't turn out with kelly ... jack : no , you 're not . you were against this from the very start . billy : jack , listen -- jack : the only reason you wanted me to keep seeing kelly is so you could milk her for any information about dr . rayburn . face it -- you do n't want that woman anywhere near you or anyone in your family . you 're relieved , are n't you ? billy : well , i might be if i could find out any good dirt on stitch online . jack : billy , i 'm gon na say this one last time . well , that 's probably not true because i doubt you 're listening . but if there 's any chance your ears are open -- billy : you want me to back off from stitch . okay , i got it . okay , noted . jack : the problems in your marriage started here . you 're gon na have to fix them here . billy : well , it 's kind of hard to do that when victoria is in d.c. , though it does give me a great opportunity to dig further into rayburn 's past . jack : okay , look . have you given any thought to how victoria 's gon na react when you bring her whatever it is you think you are going to find ? she 's gon na be upset with this , billy . i do n't care how incriminating the evidence is -- it 's going to make her angrier . billy : well , i 'm willing to take my chance , okay ? i dot want her hurt by some opportunistic sleaze . jack : he 's not a sleaze . he 's a reputable doctor , and , by all accounts , he 's a decent guy . billy : and maybe he is . maybe he 's not . jack : i know you want to protect her -- i do . you got to trust me on this . you need to win victoria 's heart with your merits , not by exposing the other guy 's faults . jeff : to the newlyweds ! michael : newlyweds . gloria : to the newlyweds . hear , hear ! kevin : mm - hmm . okay , now that we got that out of the way ... jeff : michael , i 'm glad you 're here . i 've been wanting to thank you . michael : for ? jeff : helping chelsea protect what she 's got coming to her from adam 's estate ... after the recent unpleasantness . chloe : oh , by `` unpleasantness , `` you mean the death of my daughter ? jeff : [ exhales deeply ] lauren : was there a list of specials ? kevin : right here . the orange roughy looks really good . chloe : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to bring this party to a screeching halt . jeff : no worries , pumpkin . i believe i did that . chloe : [ sighs ] what i was trying to say was that i am healing , slowly but surely , and , actually , i 've found a new purpose in life . gloria : well , i 'm very glad to hear that because even though this marriage started as a way to keep you out of fairview , does n't mean i want my son to spend the rest of his life with a cuckoo bird . jeff : gloria . gloria : no offense . kevin : she is not a cuckoo bird , mother . she is my wife . gloria : okay . but the two are not mutually exclusive , lest we forget your days with jana . jeff : [ gasps ] lauren : you know , the orange roughy does look good . yes , it does . michael : what my wife is trying to say subtly is let 's change the subject and keep it pleasant . jeff : yes , yes , yes . it is a celebration , after all . um , how about another toast ? kevin : all right . chloe : oh ! oh ! oh , my god ! oh , oh , i 'm so sorry ! please . here -- gloria : i 've got it . chloe : just let me help you ! gloria : stop it ! you are making everything worse . if you will excuse me , i am going to the ladies ' room . lauren : um , yeah , i will get the club soda and come help you . jeff : yeah , uh , we 're out of champagne -- i 'll get it . michael : yeah , why do n't you put the next bottle on my tab ? jeff : that 's very generous of you , michael . michael : like you did the last one . jeff : doubly generous . michael : mm . jeff : [ chuckles ] michael : uh , kevin ? kevin : hmm ? michael : can i have a word with you ? kevin : sure . chloe ? chloe : no , go . i 'm okay . paul : so , what did victor do to drive you out of your own home ? nikki : i just needed some time away -- just , um , to think . paul : you 're not gon na tell me , huh ? nikki : trust me , paul -- it 's better this way . paul : well , [ sighs ] what i do know , nikki , is that things have been very strained between you and victor ever since you brought dylan into your lives . i feel like it 's my fault . nikki : your fault ? paul : yeah , i was with you every step of the way searching for your son . and when victor found out that you turned to me instead of -- nikki : what is with the men in this town ? i mean , first , jack was trying to take the blame for my moving out , and now here you are , trying to do the exact same thing , when , obviously , the only person responsible for the problems in my marriage is my husband . and , paul , when it comes to my asking you to help me find my son , i have absolutely no regrets . getting to know my son is one of my greatest joys . i hope he knows that . paul : i think you just told him . nikki : what ? oh . [ chuckles ] billy : you remember when life was simple ? jack : hmm ? we 're abbotts . our lives were never simple . billy : yeah . [ chuckles ] mine used to be -- or at least i think it was . jack : oh , really ? was this before or after jill sent you off to boarding school ? billy : uh , way , way before . i 'm talking kindergarten . [ chuckles ] jack : oh , you mean simple , do n't you ? billy : yeah . i remember i had this big crush on , uh , sandy dennard . yeah , i gave her this , uh , paper heart , and she gave me a kiss . wow . life was good . i mean , what happened ? jack : you grew up . billy : yeah . and now she 's married to this insurance guy . she lives in milwaukee and has got six kids . oh , she , uh , friended me on faceplace . [ chuckles ] jack : ah . billy : what 's with the universe these days , huh ? i mean , we deserve to be with the women that we love , even though i am glad that you 're not gon na be with kelly . [ blocks thud ] aw , hell . you really do like her , huh ? jack : you know what ? my love life aside , i hope you will remember that what victoria treasures most is honesty -- not scheming , not manipulating , not maneuvering . you want to win her back ? you play by her rules -- not yours . stitch : annie . allie : close . allie . stitch : ah . i knew that . of course . you know , i 'm working with dr . chiverton , who 's not on call tonight . uh , she wanted me to look over a patient 's lab work . could you get that for me ? allie : what 's the patient 's name ? stitch : uh , um , one second . it 's , uh ... newman . victoria newman . dylan : now , that 's , uh , some endorsement -- one of your greatest joys ? nikki : well , i meant every word of it . now , what are you doing here at the police station ? you have n't decided to charge him , have you ? paul : not this time . dylan : uh , no , this time , i - i got a call . after my arrest , when they returned my stuff , my notebook was n't in the envelope , and it 's just something i 've carried around since i was in combat . nikki : oh . what it -- is it like a diary ? dylan : uh , not exactly . more like a way of jotting things down i 've seen and done so i , uh , never forget . even kept a few souvenirs in there . thanks . nikki : are -- are these your ... dylan : yeah , those are my -- my parents . uh , terry and penny . kept 'em close while the bullets were flying . made me feel safe . nikki : that is so sweet . paul : dylan , if everything 's in order , there -- there is someplace i have to be . dylan : yes . yes . thank you , paul . nikki : i wo n't keep you . now , um , you stay out of ian 's way and out of jail , please . dylan : i 'll do my best . nikki : okay . see you . [ smooches ] dylan : [ sighs ] jeff : huh ? [ chuckles ] [ glasses clink ] kevin : [ sighs ] sure you guys ca n't stay a little bit longer ? michael : oh , no . lauren : oh , as much as we 'd love to ... kevin : [ laughs ] say no more . i owe you guys . talk about the family dinner from hell . michael : uh , you might not want to thank us just yet . kevin : why ? michael : lauren and i spoke to paul tonight about you and chloe . we wanted to know if there was a way to keep chloe out of fairview but also allow you not to stay in your marriage . kevin : [ sighs ] damn it , michael . i asked you not to do that . michael : it 's not fair to you , kevin . kevin : i made a choice . i do n't want to send chloe to a sanitarium . she does n't belong there . lauren : are you sure that 's not the best thing for chloe and for you ? michael : you have to face it , kevin . chloe 's still capable of doing something unpredictable that could wind up hurting her or someone else . jack : well , little brother , my work is done . thanks for the eats . billy : thank you for the brotherly advice . jack : any chance you 'll take it ? billy : there 's a dark corner in saint stitch 's life that , uh , is gon na come back and bite him . it 's my job to find it . jack : we all have our dark corners , billy . like i told you before ... billy : yeah , i - i heard . okay ? good night . jack : good night . [ door closes ] kevin : yeah , yeah . lauren : come on . [ cell phone rings ] kevin : hey , billy . what 's up ? billy : look , i need some expert advice . are you busy ? kevin : i could use the interruption . about what ? billy : how do you run a deep background check on someone who 's gone out of their way to keep their life a secret ? stitch : oh . allie : here you go . stitch : thanks . allie , right ? allie : right . [ next_on ] chloe : we agreed that you owed me something , so i just came here to collect . jill : nobody wants you here . colin : well , damn it , if you do n't want me , then just let me out of here . i 'll go . victor : are we here to memorialize my son , or are you here to pontificate ? | jack is deep in thought when he is interrupted by nikki . jack thinks that nikki is just visiting someone at the athletic club and needs to get home to victor but she lets him know that she is home . jack feels responsible that nikki is living there . at victoria 's , billy plays with johnny when there is a knock on the door . ben has come to visit victoria but finds out from billy that he rung the wrong doorbell . at the police station , in his office , paul talks to christine and makes plans to get home early until he is interrupted by michael and lauren . lauren notices a doctor 's address on the table and asks paul if christine is pregnant , but paul says that she is n't yet . michael and lauren wanted to talk to christine but find that she already left for the day . kevin looks at the improvements that were done to the coffeehouse as he finds dylan behind the bar . kevin and dylan discuss chloe and their marriage . dylan shows kevin the `` hits `` on avery 's website concerning her cooking show . chloe and gloria meet at the athletic club for lunch . gloria asks where kevin is but chloe tells her that they do n't keep tabs on one other . jeffrey interrupts them and tells gloria about a horse race where he picked the winning horse . they decide to celebrate . gloria asks chloe what she and kevin did for fun . chloe is reluctant to answer . when jeffrey gets up to order a round of drinks , gloria asks chloe again what they did for fun . nikki lets jack know that he is not responsible for her split with victor . billy informs ben that this is his house , his son and his wife . nikki informs jack that victoria went to washington to visit reed . jack promises to stop by the house to check on billy and johnny . when kevin enters the athletic club dining room , chloe gets up and whispers in his ear for him to not blow their cover or gloria will eat them alive . gloria shares with chloe a remedy for spicing up one 's sex life . chloe is enthused by the idea . |
jack : victor ... adam : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . hold on a sec . what the hell are you doing ? jack , are you all right ? what is this ? victor : come with me . adam : no , i 'm not going anywhere until i find out that jack 's okay . are you okay ? what -- victor : whoa , whoa . wait , wait , wait . he 's awake . he 's very disoriented . he is groggy . come with me . come on . he 's very sensitive . do you understand ? you 're upsetting him . adam : upsetting him ? you 're trying to kill him . victor : [ sputters ] what ? summer : i , uh , brought some things that can maybe help jog jack 's memory from special events . phyllis : thank you . very sweet . the more powerful the memory , the better . summer : yeah , no , that 's exactly what i was thinking . so , i thought this one would for sure help . phyllis : [ laughs ] a doll ? summer : yeah . phyllis : you know what ? we need to do whatever it takes to bring jack back to us . the real jack . jack : where is she ? where is my wife ? she was just here ! victoria : i 'm so sorry that jack 's lost his memory . billy : well , i 'm sorry that my brother 's lying incapacitated in a bed while your father takes full advantage . victoria : we do n't know that . billy : vic [ scoffs ] he faked jack 's signature . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : and jack does n't even know about it . victoria : that 's your theory , billy , and that 's all it is -- a theory . billy : i have evidence . victoria : a signature that 's probably jack 's . billy : i know my brother 's signature . victoria : you do n't know anything . you 're not an expert at anything . and if you 're gon na accuse my father of fraud and forgery , you better have proof . [ cell phone rings ] billy : oh , look . proof . billy abbott . chelsea : do you know how hard it is to find a good babysitter , mr. man ? ugh . michelle is upstairs now cleaning up your mess . finger - painting all over mommy 's bedspread ? that does n't sound like my good little boy , huh ? what 's going on , buddy ? [ sighs ] never mind . i know what 's going on . you miss billy , do n't you ? you miss him being here and playing with you and your trucks and your toys , making funny voices when he reads you stories . you miss him , and it 's all because of me . just remember -- change is a part of life . so is losing . nick : you 're pregnant . sage : shocking , i know . nick : wow . sage : it 's okay , nick . you can ask me . nick : is the baby mine ? sage : yes . nick , the baby 's yours . nick : uh ... now , i do n't -- i do n't understand . you told me you could n't , so we never used ... sage : i 'm as surprised as you are . i honestly did n't think this could happen . a doctor told me years ago that i would n't ever be able to have kids . nick : good diagnosis . sage : seems that way . i have a doctor appointment with the ob - gyn here in genoa city to confirm . nick : so it 's not 100 % ? sage : the home pregnancy test could be wrong . nick : maybe . not likely . sage : so ... we need to talk . nick : have you decided what you 're gon na do ? sage : well ... nick : sharon . sharon : um ... i was hoping we could talk . but is this a bad time to interrupt ? nick : uh , actually -- sage : no , we can finish this conversation later . i have to go to that ... thing . nick : okay . we 'll talk later . sharon : she has to go to a `` thing `` ? sounds important . victoria : and that was ? billy : one of the country 's top handwriting analysts . victoria : and he confirmed that jack signed the merger . billy : no . the results were inconclusive . victoria : that does n't mean that it 's forgery . billy : it was inconclusive both ways . victoria : listen , billy , why do n't you just admit that my father is not guilty as charged ? the signature is genuine . why do n't you just stop being so paranoid and focus on your brother 's recovery ? billy : this is helping my brother -- trying to prove that he was swindled and cheated out of his company . victoria : your own expert said that he was n't . billy : wait , wait , wait , wait . that 's why the analysis was bogus -- because i had an expert analyze an expert . victoria : billy , what are you even talking about ? billy : obviously , the mustache was smart enough to use the best forger he could find , and that 's why the results are inconclusive -- because he had the job done right . victoria : now you 're really reaching . billy : no . no , i 'm not . and i 'm not giving up . i 'm gon na prove it . victoria : you 'll be wasting your money . billy : i 'm going to prove this about victor . and if you 're being honest , you would admit that you agree with me . victor : i was doing what ? adam : you had a syringe in your hand , victor , when i walked in there . what were you gon na do with it ? victor : what was i gon na do with it ? the damn syringe was lying on the floor . the nurse left it there . it 's dangerous . adam : ah . victor : i picked it up . adam : that 's nice . come on , tell me . what was in it ? victor : for all i know , nothing was in it . adam : mm . victor : forget it . adam : sure , i can do that . just forget it . [ clears throat ] it 's gon na cost you , though . kyle : i have something that i took from my dad a few years ago . summer : well , `` took `` as in stole ? phyllis : jack 's harvard class ring . kyle : i had , um -- i 'd hidden it when it was evidence against my dad . summer : oh . when your mom ... ? kyle : yeah . after my mom was murdered . i , um ... i just lost my mother , and i -- i did n't want to lose my dad too . phyllis : jack 's not going anywhere . you bring that with you when you see him . you try to remember everything he 's ever told you about harvard . you make him remember . okay , honey , what 's the deal with the doll ? summer : um , that was , uh -- that was aunt traci 's when she was a little girl . phyllis : okay . summer : and then , um , this bracelet -- it belonged to ashley . phyllis : honey , um , i do n't know about this . i mean ... why would this be so important to jack ? summer : i mean , he gave it all to me . kyle : they were part of her , um , tower of presents . summer : yeah , there was a gift for each year of my life that he missed being my father . even though jack 's not really my dad , it was still a really sweet gesture and really generous of him . it was something i 'm never gon na forget . i do n't know , hopefully he wo n't either . phyllis : aww , sweetie . kyle : do you really think that this is gon na work ? phyllis : listen up . here 's the truth -- we represent a huge chunk of jack 's past and present . if we 're gon na want a future with him , we have to believe that the memories we made together are a big part of him , just like they 're a big part of us . so we have to believe we can bring him back . summer : mom 's right . we have to at least try . we may be the best chance that jack has to regain his memory . phyllis : i 'm gon na get to the hospital . summer : okay , yeah . no , we 'll go with you . phyllis : you know , i think it should be just me for now . the doctors just do n't want him overwhelmed , but what you do say you stop by in a few hours ? summer : yeah . phyllis : is that okay ? summer : yeah , we can do that . right , kyle ? kyle : yeah . summer : hey . [ door closes ] summer : you okay ? kyle : yeah . look , you do n't have to worry about me . just worry about my dad . summer : kyle ... just because things got a little weird between us does n't mean that i do n't care about you . i do . kyle : you do ? summer : look , you were there with me day and night when austin died . the least i can do is return the favor . kyle : that 's good . i need someone fretting about me right now . sharon : what is going on with you ? nick : just did n't expect to see you . sharon : oh . did you think i 'd be out celebrating since my release from jail ? nick : maybe you should be . you and dylan made all this possible . sharon : well , dylan and i can celebrate later . right now , you and i have something very important to talk about . nick : like ? sharon : like , how does noah seem to you ? nick : better than he 's been . sharon : okay . good . 'cause i 'm worried about him . i 'm worried about how he 's dealing with courtney 's death . nick ? nick : [ sighs ] i -- i do n't know , sharon . i 'll -- i 'll keep an eye on him . you know , it has n't been that long . i do n't think there 's a timetable for getting back to normal when something like this happens , but he 's gon na be okay . anything else ? sharon : yeah . then there 's the matter of our other child . nick : faith is fine . sharon : no , i know she 's fine . i 'm just hoping that you 'll consider going back to shared custody . victoria : do n't you tell me what i think , especially when it comes to my father . billy : well , there has got to be an epidemic of amnesia going around if you 're forgetting what victor is capable of . victoria : i know that he can be aggressive , especially in business . billy : when has he ever limited his conniving to the boardroom ? victoria : billy , what do you want from me ? billy : how many times has he sabotaged us , huh ? i mean , he arranged to have you arrested at our wedding so you could spend our honeymoon in prison . victoria : god , that was such a long time ago . billy : a - and what about the time he finds me in that pit of a prison in myanmar , huh ? and -- and the only way he would agree to get me out is if i swore that i would stay away from you and my sick daughter . then he brings chelsea and anita to town -- victoria : billy . billy : oh , and then he hires a hooker to hit on me . i gave her money for a ride home , and he has me arrested . are you forgetting all of these things ? victoria : no ! of course i remember all of them , okay ? ! but none of them broke us up for good . billy : all right . yeah , you 're right . that was n't victor 's fault . that was my fault . but these are all things that he did to his daughter -- someone that he loves . is it such a stretch to believe that he could do this to jack , his sworn enemy ? adam : so , you expect me to conceal from the world -- specifically the abbott family -- that you just tried to whack your new business partner , a.k.a . your new bestest buddy in the whole wide world , right ? and that you plotted this whole thing conveniently right after the signed merger documents just [ snaps fingers ] magically appeared ? victor : what 's your price ? adam : that position that you mentioned earlier -- i want it . with all the trimmings . victor : all right . it 's done . adam : good . also , that position would outrank victoria -- higher status , better title ... more money . victor , i 'm merely negotiating with leverage here . you understand , right ? victor : [ chuckles ] adam : it 's good , right ? victor : very good . you 're funny . do you know the difference between negotiating with leverage and blackmail ? adam : about a half mil a year ? victor : eh ? it 's a very thin line . you just crossed it . adam : mm . victor : okay ? now , you do not tell anyone what you think you saw in that hospital room . you keep your mouth shut without me having to buy your silence . adam : mm - hmm . okay . why would i do that ? victor : because we all have information about ourselves that we do n't want others to know about . right ... gabriel ? [ cell phone rings ] victor : be right with you . you think about the only option you have . yes ? what is it ? things are under control , just like kelly told you . jack : i need the phone ! i need to call home ! victor : listen , you keep him under control . you got it ? you do the same thing with kelly . i do n't trust any of you on that island . that goes for you as well . do n't make me come down there . no need to leave genoa city , sir . jack : genoa city ? that 's where i 'm from ! my family -- that 's where ... they do n't know i 'm alive ! you have to tell them ! they think i 'm dead ! tell them ! tell them i 'm alive ! tell them ! sage : [ sighs ] [ moaning ] nick : aah ! aah ! [ panting ] [ door opens ] well , it 's as you thought , ms. warner . you 're pregnant . sage : oh . uh , i was told that it was n't possible . well , despite what we like to believe , doctors are fallible . and , uh , bodies change . sage : or it 's just a miracle . [ chuckles ] that 's another way of looking at it . so , i gather this is a welcome pregnancy ? sage : [ chuckles ] it 's a wish i thought would never come true . glad to hear it . so , tell me about the father . how does he feel about the baby ? nick : you want to talk about child custody now ? sharon : the charges against me have been dropped , so ... nick : it 's kind of hard to forget some of the things you 've done . sharon : okay . well , then , do n't forget , but at least acknowledge how hard i 've worked to get better . nick : yeah , i know you are trying . sharon : okay , so then why ca n't we go back to -- nick : look , you 're still doing inappropriate things , like when you showed up to the underground when you were supposed to be home on house arrest . sharon : that was a mistake . nick : a very recent mistake . sharon : well , you recently made a mistake . you assaulted a reporter ... nick : [ sighing ] oh , come on . sharon : ... and you got in trouble with child - protective services ! i defended you to that social worker . nick : i know you did . sharon : because i know that you are a good father to faith and i know that you would never do anything to hurt her . nick : yes . thank you for that . sharon : i do n't need your thanks , nick . i need more access to my child . nick : sharon ... sharon : nick , i know our romantic relationship is over -- clearly -- but we will always have the shared responsibility of raising our daughter . that 's not gon na go away for the rest of our lives , and it will always be a bond we have . but instead of focusing on our mistakes and our conflicts , why do n't we think about the love that we share for our daughter ? let 's think about doing what 's best for her . she needs a mother and a father , nick . nick : [ sighs ] sharon : nick ? nick : yeah , sorry . sharon : what is going on with you today ? nick : nothing . i 'm good . i 'm -- i 'm listening . sharon : you 're half listening . is -- did something happen with faith ? did something happen i do n't know about ? nick : no . uh , no . it 's not -- it 's not faith . it 's , uh ... [ sighs ] i just -- i guess i need to know what -- what exactly you expect from me . sharon : okay , well , i 'd like our shared custody arrangement to be more fluid . i would like faith to know that even though her mother and her father do n't live together , that we 're both equally responsible for her upbringing . and i want her to know that that 's never gon na change . nick : never ? sharon , i -- things happen . families rearrange . i ca n't guarantee you that -- that an agreement we make now is not gon na change at some point . victoria : i know how far my father will go to get what we wants . billy : then what are we arguing about ? victoria : proof , billy ! unless you can prove that my father or somebody forged that contract . billy : look , you love your dad , just like i love my brother . but that does n't mean that he did n't pull something shady . just like jack was nuts to fire me and agree to this insane merger with newman . victoria : so my dad is shady , and jack is nuts , and you 're what ? you 're perfect ? billy : no , i 'm driven . look , maybe jack was delusional . maybe he was tricked . i do n't know , but there is something off about this merger , victoria . and i 'm gon na make it right , which is what you should be trying to do . victoria : even though you 're wrong ? billy : that was convincing -- spewing the party line . victoria : i happen to believe what i 'm saying . billy : you should try saying that to someone who never loved you , married you , and had kids with you . look , i can see into your heart . and you know that i 'm right . [ door opens ] chelsea : am i early ? victoria : uh ... for what ? chelsea : i got your e - mail about wanting to go over the sketches i left here earlier . victoria : oh , right . yes , we do need to discuss these . but , um ... not right now . chelsea : okay . then when ? victoria : later . i have something urgent that i need to take care of . chelsea : [ chuckles ] well , i guess i dodged a bullet . victoria 's opinions can be quite tough at times . billy : children 's wear ? chelsea : yeah . i do n't know if the new newman - abbott is gon na be interested in going there , but i thought , you know , might as well try . connor actually influenced that one . billy : how 's he doing ? chelsea : he misses you . adam : you know , jack , we should get a guard posted outside your door in case doctor death shows up again with his syringe . [ sighs ] i think i scared him off , but , seriously , are you okay ? jack : i 'm fine . adam : yeah ? listen , you do n't -- you do n't think it 's possible that he knows who i really am , do you ? jack : i have no idea what you 're talking about . who are you really ? adam : okay , good . um , you just get your rest , all right ? feel better . jack : [ breathing heavily ] [ door closes ] jack : just had a lovely visit from our friend gabriel . victor : what did he want ? jack : well , he 's concerned about me . victor : you 're not concerned ? jack : and why would i be ? oh , i did n't really think you were gon na kill me . you 're a lot of things , victor . you 're not a murderer . victor : but you 're expendable now , jack . jack : oh , i do n't think so . you need me . victor : why is that ? jack : well , if for no other reason than i am the one person who can find out what gabriel 's hiding . victor : okay . i 'm gon na placate him by giving him what he wants . but do find out what secret he 's keeping , yes ? and you better toe the line . and stop acting recklessly . otherwise , i have no use for you . [ door opens , closes ] sharon : i worked very hard on esess , with the help of friends like dylan and family , like mariah and noah . if you will trust me with this dy , i promise that i will do everything i can to live up to that trust . nick : i believe you . and i will consider it . sharon : you will ? but is there any chance we can talk about this sharon : why n nick : i just -- i really need to get some things done . sharon : um , nick . sharon : when you were talking about ch , mean your relationship with sage ? i mean , what -- what did i walk in on earlier with you two ? nick : it was just , uh , work - related , mostly . sharon : yeah , 'cause i 'm just asking for faith 's benefit . are you still seeing each other ? nick : sage works here . sharon : and that . but , i mean , you know faith . she 's just really , um worries about me too much . she 's active . nick : and what are you trying to say ? sharon : well , not that it 's any of my business , but i just think st that you do n't see sage anymore . i mean , for faith 's sake . nick : [ sighs ] sage : i have n't had a chance to tell the baby ' i ask because i see you 're divorced , and i want to know what kind of support you 'll have . sage : well , my ex - husband is not it 's someone else . l man . [ chuckles ] it 's just happening at a very awkward time . starting a family is rarely convenient . sage : i know he 'll be a really wonderful father to my child ... if he chooses to be . victoria : i want the truth this time , dad . did you forge jack 's name on the merger paperwork ? victor : honey , i to do that , okay ? jack was eager to sign , and he that everything was in order . victoria : jack ? not you ? w why would you ask me that question ? victoria : dad , please do n't pretend like you 're above trying to trick the abbotts into handing you pressured jack into agreeing to this merger . and the signed con previously unseen by me or any of the abbotts suddenly turns u when jack is lying unconscious in the hospital ? victor : you talked to billy boy abbott , who filled your head with nonsense . v victoria : he just told me what i already knew -- what ire capable of -- and yet here i am shocked that i have to confront you about it again . victor : well , sweetheart , you know how much i love you , but you disappoint me , you know ? i thought i could count on you . o , um ... someone else . victoria : [ scoffs ] [ telephone rings ] victor : yep ? send him in . [ door opens ] adam : you wanted to see me ? [ door closes ] phyllis : you remember me ? jack : you keep saying you 're my wife . phyllis : i say that because i am . i have some presents . jack : what 's the occasion ? phyllis : you . this album here is filled with memories . i have some mementos , too , that kyle -- that 's your son -- and i put together . and summer helped , too . she 's my daughter . jack : but not mine ? phyllis : no . not yours . the accident did some damage inside that ruggedly handsome head of yours , but the man that i love is still in here . with thousands of memories that we have made together as friends and lovers and husband and wife and enemies . jack : enemies ? phyllis : mm - hmm . sometimes . but making up was an awful lot of fun . you know , you saved my life . jack : i saved your life ? how ? phyllis : years ago , we very much wanted a child . i thought the only way i could give you that is through i.v.f . and , um , i took some hormones that made me very sick . and i almost died . do you remember any of that ? you sitting by my side , not letting me slip away ? jack : i 'm sorry . phyllis : it 's okay . this memory loss is only temporary . jack : you ca n't really know that . phyllis : i refuse to let you slip away from me . i love you . [ sniffles ] i need you to come back to me . you ca n't leave me . [ sobbing ] please . i wo n't let you . jack : istanbul . phyllis : what about istanbul ? jack : i - i - i do n't know . i -- i remember a h - hotel room and ... a waiter and some kind of miracle . phyllis : the miracle of istanbul -- that 's right . [ chuckles ] jack : it 's coming back to me . phyllis : what else do you remember ? tell me . jack : i remember that i love you , red . chelsea : connor 's been asking for you . and he 's been a terror with the new babysitter . billy : kids do n't like change much . chelsea : i 'm the reason my son had to lose another father . okay , well ... billy : did you expect me to disagree with you ? chelsea : no . billy : listen , chels . if connor ever needs me -- i mean , i ca n't be a 24/7 dad to him , but ... i can be there as a friend . chelsea : thanks for that . i know you have your own kids . billy : yeah , challenging this merger has been unbelievably busy , and i have n't had the time to spend with johnny and katie like i 'd like . but i 'm working on it , and jack 's accident has really given me a new perspective on life . chelsea : that 's good . all right . well ... billy : i hate what you did . chelsea : i hate what i did , too . billy : but publicly humiliating you at our wedding , i regret that . it was childish and stupid . i thought it was gon na make me feel better , and i guess it did for a minute . but if i had to do it over again , i would n't . chelsea : thanks for saying that . billy : the outcome would still be the same , though . we would n't be together . chelsea : no . [ cell phone rings ] billy : this is about jack . i -- i need to take it . chelsea : yeah . billy : excuse me . chelsea : [ sighs ] sharon : i know you have to close up here , and dylan 's waiting for me . he 's been a really good friend through all this . nick : yeah . well , you know , you did n't have to come over here , make a special trip . it could have waited . sharon : no , it could n't have . [ footsteps ] sharon : um ... well , thanks again , nick . nick : yeah , sure . so ? sage : so it 's confirmed . i am pregnant . nick : [ sighs ] wow . sage : you keep saying that -- `` wow . `` nick : well , it 's , uh [ chuckles ] sage : i know . it 's -- it 's wow - worthy . nick : yeah . sage : i know this complicates your life , and i 'm sorry , but i 'm so happy . all my life , all i ever wanted to be was a mom . and when the doctor told me i could n't have kids , i was so devastated . but now i have something that 's mine . it 's my miracle . nick : i 'm so -- i 'm -- i 'm happy for you . i can -- sage : you do n't have to be around for it , okay ? 'cause we 're not together , and that 's okay . nick : sage . sage : 'cause i 'm gon na have this baby , and i 'm gon na raise it , and i do n't know if i 'm gon na stay here or go . but whether or not i do , i 'm never gon na ask you for anything , okay ? no expectations . adam : victoria , how are you ? victoria : should i go ? victor : no , no , sweetheart . you stay , okay ? this concerns you as well . gabriel , i 've reconsidered your position at this company . i want you from now on to work alongside victoria . victoria : what ? victor : you 'll be peers . same title , same compensations , same responsibilities . okay ? victoria : how could you do this to me ? jack : my family . they 'll ... come ... find me . my family . my -- my -- my wife . my wife , she 's going to come find ... you ! you -- you have to call my family . tell them -- tell them i 'm here . tell them i 'm alive . you have to call them ! and you have to be quiet ! you can be heard all over the island ! jack : no , no ! no , no , no . okay , okay . i 'll be quiet . i 'll be quiet ! [ breathing heavily ] [ sobbing ] where 's my wife ? where 's kelly ? do n't worry . your wife will be back . jack : [ exhales sharply ] [ whimpers ] kyle : dad , i am so sorry about the accident . jack : no , no , no , no , no , no . it 's not your fault , all right ? i 'm just happy that you 're okay . summer : you 're gon na be okay , too , jack . jack : yeah , i am , summer . kyle : i felt so guilty , you know ? and it -- it was stupid . i - i - i allowed myself to get distracted by that phone call . jack : yeah . kyle : what was that about , anyway ? you -- you seemed upset . jack : y - you -- i do n't -- i - i - i guess it was a wrong number . [ door opens ] billy : hey , hey . i hear you 're back . jack : well , you heard right . how you doing , billy boy ? billy : `` billy boy . `` i 'm ... i 'm -- i 'm good . so -- so , how did all this happen ? did into place , or ... ? phyllis : all of a sudden , he just and remembered everything . billy : listen , despite how things have been between us , i hated seeing you hurt . jack : thanks . billy : listen , we need to talk some business . phyllis : not now , billy . jack : business ... but you 're no longer at jabot . billy : no , i know . and i 'll keep this brief . i just have to set some things straight . listen , do you remember signing this ? at philadelphia , there 's an art to making cream cheese . nick : i completely understand why this baby is important to you . it 's honestly -- i - it 's just , it 's the last thing i was expecting right now . sage : i know , and that 's why -- nick : and -- and things were really starting to ... kind of chill out between me and sharon . and i do n't want to upset faith or make her feel threatened . sage : i know , and i do n't want that either . so , i just -- i just need a little time to figure out where i 'm gon na go and what i 'm gon na do . nick : where you 're gon na go ? sage , i do n't want you to go anywhere . i just need this news about this baby to stay between us for now . i got to figure out a way to tell faith about this . sage : oh . nick : did you honestly think that i was expecting you to go off somewhere alone and raise this baby by yourself ? do i seem like that kind of guy to you ? sage : no . no . and i -- i want to keep this quiet right now , too . nick : look , this is gon na work out . everything 's gon na work out , and i ... i actually think faith is gon na be happy about this someday . sage : are you happy ? nick : i really am . this baby 's ours . and i love being a dad . [ chuckling ] okay ? and i want to be a part of this baby 's life . sage : [ sobs ] i was hoping you would say that . victoria : you 're a glorified marketing executive . you do n't know the first thing about running a multinational corporation . adam : marketing is a skill , and what makes you think you 'd even be working here if you were n't the boss 's daughter ? chelsea : um , hi , guys . maybe you should take it down a notch . victoria : why are you even here ? chelsea : uh , you told me to meet you later about the designs . it 's later . victoria : oh , that 's right . uh , well , the children 's line is a no - go , so focus on developing the menswear line . chelsea : men 's ? but -- victoria : go work on that now . gabriel and i have some things to discuss . adam : okay . so , the thing is , victoria , you 're not the only one with power and authority around here anymore , okay ? that 's the last time you talk to chelsea like that . jack : the merger agreement . yeah , i remember signing it . [ next_on ] avery : how does a wallet fall out of a man 's pocket unless he was on his back and you were on top of him ? stitch : everything about you screams that you have a problem with me seeing abby . summer : paul , it 's summer . call me back when you can . there 's something going on at the cabin . | jack yells for kelly . billy and victoria discuss jack and his lapse in memory . victoria assures billy that he better have proof that victor is behind all this forgery . billy gets a call as proof of victor 's forging the contract . at the condo , chelsea talks to connor about how much he misses billy . at the underground , nick finds out that sage is pregnant and the baby is his . nick does n't understand how she could be having a child since she told him previously that she could not conceive . sharon interrupts them and tells nick that she needs to talk to him . sage leaves to go to her doctor 's appointment . sharon asks nick what 's going on with sage . billy lets victoria know that the tests are inconclusive to determine if the document was forged . gabriel confronts victor over the syringe and what he was doing with it . victor tries to convince gabriel to forget what he saw . gabriel assures him that he will for a price . at the abbott home , phyllis , summer and kyle find little items of sentiment which might help jack get his memory back . phyllis takes all the items and leaves to see jack . kyle is puzzled by summer 's sudden change of attitude . summer assures him that she cares about him . sharon and nick discuss how noah is doing after courtney 's death . sharon asks nick if they can go back to sharing joint custody of faith . nick is hesitant after all the things sharon has done in the past . billy reminds victoria of all the things that victor did to break them up . gabriel tells victor his conditions if he keeps silent about what he saw . the police call victor about kelly and jack . victor tells the officer not to make him have to come down there . the officer assures him that everything is fine . jack yells at the officer to tell his family that he is alive . |
jack : lily ! hilary : what the hell is your problem ? lily : that would be you ! hilary : am i supposed to know what set you off this time ? ! lily : if you do n't , then you 're an idiot , you scheming , soulless bitch . meredith : [ sniffles ] russell : hey , hey , hey . no tears . remember what we used to say ? both : there 's no crying in gatesville . meredith : i missed you . russell : i missed you , too . thank you for reaching out . i know it could n't have been easy . meredith : it was n't . [ sniffles ] and , you know , it almost did n't happen without ... my friend 's encouragement . he reminded me that family is just -- it 's too important to turn your back on . russell : sound advice . meredith : i 'm just glad that i took it . russell : maybe we could meet again soon , talk some more . meredith : yeah , i 'd like that a lot , dad . russell : [ chuckles ] get home safe , mer bear . adam : judge gates ? you , uh , got a minute ? victor : chelsea . chelsea : victor . victor : i must confess , i never expected to see you in here . chelsea : you 're not the only one who 's capable of surprises . victor : how 's my grandson connor doing ? chelsea : he 's great . victor : what 's he up to ? what 's he doing ? chelsea : this is n't a social call , victor . i 'm here to tell you it wo n't work . victor : what wo n't work ? chelsea : your plan to get out of here . adam and i are going to do everything in our power to make sure that you serve your full 10 years . adam : adam newman , uh , victor newman 's son . you and i met a few years back at one of those stuffy benefits the genoa city elite are always throwing . russell : that 's right . um , how have you been ? adam : good . thanks . russell : yeah , i assume that you 've approached me with more than just a friendly hello . if this is about your father 's case , i 'm afraid i ca n't help you . i only hear appeals in the courtroom . adam : oh , no , no , no . i -- last thing i want is my father released from walworth . believe me . i just wish i could say the same for your daughter . victor : was this supposed to come as a surprise to me ? i 'm fully aware that you and adam and my supposed loved ones would like to see nothing more than me behind bars . chelsea : your incarceration has done the impossible . victor : really ? chelsea : all of the newmans are actually on the same page as to where you belong . victor : glad to hear that . chelsea : you know , and victoria 's doing an amazing job running the company , just like she always has in the past . she is a smart and savvy businesswoman . she 's allowing me to run my company the way i choose . true autonomy . no strings attached . victor : now , what will you do when that all falls apart ? who 's gon na protect you ? chelsea : i do n't need protection . victor : you did n't need protection . when it all falls apart , i 'm not there to protect you or anyone else in the newman family or in my newman company . you understand ? then what will you do ? it is my job to protect all of you . chelsea : not anymore . victor : really ? well , i got news for you and for all the others . you will soon realize how vital my protection was . cane : what is going on ? hilary : your wife just snapped , that 's what ! lily : i threw a drink in her face . i 'm surprised it did n't melt . jack : whatever happened between you and hilary , this is not the way to handle it . hilary : thank you , jack . now , you need to get her out of here before i say something that we are all going to regret . lily : i can not be in the same room with her . she needs to leave right now . cane : all right , okay . hilary , would you please just -- hilary : no ! i 'm not gon na let your deranged wife interrupt -- lily : deranged ? yeah , you would know , would n't you ? jack : i think cane has a very good idea . cane : thank you , jack . appreciate it . hilary : okay , fine . fine . i have a report upstairs . it 's some foundation business . jack : we 'll go and get it together , all right ? come on . cane : thanks . hilary : thank you , jack . cane : well , it looks like you could n't but help confront her with what you know . thank you very much . lily : let 's call it what it is . it 's blackmail . and why are you giving me attitude ? cane : i 'm not giving you attitude , but if you 're gon na start telling everybody neil 's secret , i would appreciate it if you would give me a heads up first . lily : i know . as much as i would love for my dad to answer what he did , i know that it would make devon an accessory , and i ca n't ruin his life like that . cane : right , which is why we ca n't start telling everybody . lily : even though i would love for hilary 's whole world to come crashing down on her . cane : listen . listen to me , all right ? you need to learn to start controlling yourself when you 're around her . that 's what you need to do . lily : i know . i know . but i - i see her , and something just takes over me . and next thing i know , a drink 's in her face . cane : [ laughs ] lily : what ? cane : i got to admit , i actually kind of wish i was here to see it , so ... [ laughs ] lily : it was pretty epic . cane : i bet it was . lily : look , i know what my dad did was reprehensible . but the time to turn him in would have been when it first happened , not months after the fact , and especially not now that devon could get hurt . cane : [ sighs ] devon : so you told her . cane : yes , i told her . i do n't lie to her anymore . you know that . lily : but apparently you have no problem lying to your sister . devon : this is n't about lying to anybody . it was about making the decision to keep quiet . lily : and how do you feel about that ? 'cause if it were me , i 'd be regretting it . phyllis : [ panting ] billy : phyllis . phyllis : stop talking . do n't talk . we do n't need to talk . you 're every fruit on the vine intoxicating so sublime and your eyes speak words that pull me close ooh , ooh you 're the ecstasy i 'm searching for you 're the fire burning through my core you 're my ecstasy and so much mo - o - o - re ooh , ooh ooh - ooh - ooh hilary : [ sighs ] well , hopefully this one lasts the rest of the night . jack : well , steer clear of lily . you may actually pull it off . hilary : right ? so , i know it 's pretty cut and dry , but if you have any questions ? jack : no , i do n't have any questions about this . actually , i have questions about what i just saw downstairs . i have never seen lily that irate . hilary : well , you know how sister - in - laws can be . [ chuckles ] any little thing that i do that pisses off neil or devon , then lily goes on the attack . i swear , neil could get a paper cut from that file that you 're holding , and lily would blame me for putting it in his hand . jack : that 's too bad . hilary : [ scoffs ] tell me about it . jack : i thought your family had finally gotten past all these resentments . hilary : no . not really . lily -- she puts on a good face for devon , but deep down , i know she still hates me for coming between her father and her brother , and she is not the only one . jack : neil ? hilary : yeah . all of those feelings of betrayal , they 're still there lingering beneath the surface . and there is this wall , and i have done everything that i can to break it down , but it feels impossible . jack : nothing 's impossible . is n't that what you keep telling me ? hilary : yeah , well , i think i might have found the one exception . jack : [ chuckles ] or maybe you need to give it time . i have every faith that your family will find a way to put the past in the past . hilary : i hope so . but i 'm starting to wonder if the fallout from an affair ever really goes away . lily : you did all this to protect dad ? devon : yes . lily : even after the way he hurt you ? devon : yes . lily : [ scoffs ] devon : and i can tell you still do n't understand why , so i , uh -- lily : no , i do n't understand , because did you forget the way that you spent months wondering where hilary was , leaning on dad ? and the whole time , he was behind it . devon : i did n't forget any of that , and i was furious when i found out . lily : so why 'd you let him get away with it ? devon : because i told myself in that moment that having hilary back was the only thing that mattered . lily : but you did n't have her back . she loved dad , or thought that she did . they even slept together . devon : i 'm aware of that , thank you . lily : and then when she remembered that she loved you , you took her back with open arms , and dad went on living his life like nothing happened . devon : this was n't a decision that was made lightly , all right ? this was what hilary and i thought was best . lily : oh , of course she thought it was best . she saw `` opportunity `` flashing in neon lights ! devon : listen to me . i was very close to making neil pay for what he did . we went to the police station . we were both there . neil was ready to turn himself in . i 'm the one who could n't do it . i could n't live with knowing i 'm sending our father to prison , okay ? cane : hang on a second , hang on a second . in all seriousness , right , the man put you through hell . devon : i put him through hell , too . did you guys forget that ? you 're -- you 're shaming neil for everything he did . what about what i did ? i slept with his wife . i took her from him when he was blind and needed her the most . lily : because , devon -- devon : okay ? no . hilary and i caused neil the worst kind of pain . we pushed him past a breaking point . lily : that does n't excuse the way he retaliated . devon : you guys can think whatever you want to think . i made the decision that i can live with . adam : you do n't believe me . i can tell . you have no reason to . russell : meredith did n't mention your father . adam : not yet , but she will . he 's forged a friendship with her , and they actually trust each other . he sent her as a liaison to a newman family funeral , and now i doubt very seriously that that 's in her job description . russell : no , of course not . but that does n't prove he 's using her . she has a soft spot for the downtrodden . adam : hmm . it 's a weakness that he probably saw , and he pounced on it . do n't you see what he 's doing ? he 's garnering her sympathy in hopes of getting in with you , right ? a judge who can overturn his sentence . russell : i think you 're overestimating your father 's powers of persuasion . adam : wish that were the case , but unfortunately , he is a master manipulator . the man 's already laying the groundwork , encouraging your daughter to come meet with you here in the park . i guarantee you he 's the one that inspired her change of heart . russell : change of heart ? adam : well , you 'll have to forgive me . i am victor newman 's son . i did a little homework . i 'm aware that your daughter and you have been estranged for years , yet here she is . she 's meeting with you here in the park , right , hugging you goodbye . now , this is right after victor newman comes into her life , going on and on about family and forgiveness ? i mean , timing 's a little suspect , would n't you say ? russell : i say my relationship with my daughter is none of your business . adam : except in this particular instance . russell : and i resent the implication that i am so easily swayed . i take my job very seriously , mr. newman . adam : i 'm sure that you do , and i did n't mean to offend you . i just want you to know who you 're dealing with , okay ? victor newman -- he has a definite endgame . he 's using your daughter as a pawn , sir . victor : you seem a little nervous . why is that ? according to you , i 'll be behind these bars for 10 years . no way i can wreak havoc from in here . chelsea : we all know your reach is long , victor . even from in here . it 's like watching a magician at work , actually . you know , adam finds himself a new job , and abracadabra , it just disappears . victor : hmm . chelsea : in a cloud of smoke . victoria builds a company from the ground up , and you just wave your wand , and it vanishes . it 's like you 're punishing every single person that 's turned against you . victor : and why the hell would n't i ? they 're the reason i 'm behind these bars . so i punish them . i lost everything that is dear to me -- my family , my company , my freedom . chelsea : you lost those things because of choices you made . so why do n't you take responsibility ? stop blaming everybody else ! victor : who the hell are you to come in here and give me a lecture ? ! you know something ? some of what you said makes sense . one pays for the decision one makes . i 'm paying for mine ... by believing in those people i thought were loyal to me . how mistaken i was . i learned a valuable lesson . and trust me -- so will they . hilary : look at me . i am going on and on . i am supposed to be lending you an ear , not the other way around . jack : do n't give it a second thought . hilary : [ sighs ] jack : please . it 's fine . hilary : no , no , it 's not . i 'm embarrassed , okay ? my very trusted colleague had to witness my family drama . jack : i 'd like to think i 'm also a friend . and if you have something you want to talk about , something you need to get off your chest , i have nowhere else i have to be . hilary : really ? jack : i would n't have said it if i did n't mean it . hilary : i think you 're gon na regret that . jack : eh , i 'll take my chances . hilary : i know that it sounds cliché , but i honestly never meant to hurt neil . why would i ? he was kind . he was loving . he really was the perfect husband . jack : you could have done a lot worse . hilary : i was happy . i was content . jack : and that was n't enough . hilary : devon and i , we just -- we started spending a lot of time together , and that was ... jack : fireworks . hilary : that kind of pull to another person -- i never even thought that it was possible . it was incredible . but the guilt that came along with it , well , that was incredible , too . jack : did you even try to avoid each other ? hilary : we would get closer , and then we 'd pull apart , and then we would get closer . it was like this kind of dance . but in the end , we always found our way back together . jack : found your way or made your way ? hilary : both . sometimes ... it felt like fate . and sometimes we were the puppet masters just inventing excuses , seizing every opportunity to be alone . jack : sounds like you just could n't resist . hilary : exactly . it was like our connection was too strong . billy : no , no , no . do n't go . not yet . i like feeling your heartbeat beside mine . it 's no surprise we 're in sync . do you know how long i 've wanted this ? watching you . fantasizing about you . wondering what it would be like . phyllis : billy ... billy : even when i was n't with you , i would picture you in my mind . your skin , your -- your eyes . those lips . phyllis : i ca n't do this . i ca n't do this . billy : phyllis . hey . phyllis : i do n't -- i do n't know why i 'm here . billy : phyllis . meredith : is that still sore ? victor : [ groans ] a little -- a little less than before , so ... meredith : okay , okay . well , it looks like we 're moving in the right direction . victor : [ sighs deeply ] meredith : so are my father and i. i saw him earlier . victor : oh ? how did that go ? meredith : really , really well . you know , we were able to talk , and we forgave each other . victor : well , i 'm glad to hear that . meredith : it was hugely cathartic . victor : that 's really wonderful to hear . meredith : you know what ? it was n't until i actually sat down with him that i realized how much i missed having him in my life . victor : so you 'll see more of each other , or what ? meredith : yeah . definitely . we 're just gon na start over , start fresh . victor : that 's nice . meredith : and i owe you for that . victor : no , nonsense . meredith : no , you 're the one who encouraged me to reach out , to hear him out , to see things from his perspective . so , thank you . victor : i 'm just glad things went well . meredith : it 's like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders . victor : yeah ? [ both chuckle ] victor : hopefully one day i 'll be in a position where i can reconcile with my family . meredith : you will . do n't give up . i bet you that day is coming sooner than you think . [ door slams ] adam : hey . where you been ? chelsea : do n't get mad . adam : okay . chelsea : promise ? adam : well , no . chelsea : i went to see your father . adam : you went to see my fath -- i got so many questions for you . but start with `` why ? `` why would you do that ? chelsea : i wanted to make sure that [ sighs ] i knew and he knew that we are not threatened by him . he was rocking the double denim , by the way . adam : yeah , he looks good in it , does n't he ? so -- so what 'd you do ? you walked in there and said , uh , you know , `` hey , vic , you look good in them duds , `` and then you walked out ? chelsea : because that sounds so much like me ? adam : what did you say ? chelsea : i told him that he 's not gon na win this time and that we would make sure whatever plan he has to try to sneak his way out of there would backfire . adam : wow . well , i 'm sure he loved that . let me guess -- he gave you the ol ' trifecta ? equal parts narcissism , sarcasm , and amusement ? chelsea : oh , you 're forgetting the passive - aggressive threats of revenge . adam : oh , yes . the passive - aggressive threats of revenge , because what would a sundae be without the cherry on top , right ? chelsea : it 's just , babe , you know , we 're in such a good place now , you , me , and connor . the idea of victor tearing it down ... adam : babe , he 's not gon na tear it down unless we let him . chelsea : he 's so confident , adam , even behind bars . i just feel like he 's always one step ahead of us . adam : not this time . chelsea : how do you know ? adam : because victor 's so busy holding all the cards , he does n't realize that i got an ace up my sleeve . [ footsteps approach ] phyllis : you see my purse ? billy : i have it . come on . phyllis : [ sighs ] `` come on , `` what ? what is there to talk about , honestly ? billy : say something . anything . i mean , do n't you think we should talk about this ? how -- how are you feeling ? phyllis : [ sighs ] i 'm feeling pretty ashamed right now and embarrassed and furious . billy : at me ? phyllis : at me . i mean , after everything jack and i have been through -- and it has been a lot -- i can not believe i have done this to him ... again . and , um , i - i do n't know . he 's -- he 's been so good to me , billy . better than i deserve . billy : that 's not true . phyllis : no , no . and what do i do to repay him ? i sleep with another man behind his back . and not just any man . no , that would be boring . i had to up the ante and sleep with his brother . which does n't seem to bother you as much as it does me . do you even care what this might do to him ? billy : yeah , of course i do . phyllis : or is this some divine form of payback ? billy : phyllis , i did n't do this to hurt jack . it 's because of him that it did n't happen sooner . phyllis : oh , come on . billy : what ? `` come on `` ? phyllis : acting like we deserve a medal for waiting as long as we did . billy : i 'm not saying that , but we both wanted this . you know it . you ca n't deny that . there was a lot in the way . jack , victoria . phyllis : i ca n't believe this has happened . billy : me neither . phyllis : yeah , but it has . and what was a fantasy is now a reality , and i do n't know how to deal with it . [ sighs ] damn it . if i would have just stopped . billy : we did stop . phyllis : just stopped to think . billy : we stopped a couple times , and nothing changed . phyllis : i know , but it -- it should have . you know why ? because all of this , this is all just a mistake , a terrible , selfish mistake . and as far as i 'm concerned , none of it happened , okay ? because i will not be coming back here again . and whatever it is between us , whatever we have , this -- this ca n't go on . this has to be goodbye . billy : i 'm not gon na say that . all i 'm gon na say is good night . [ door closes ] jack : but as tormented as you and devon were about hurting neil , that did n't stop you from being together . hilary : no . i do n't think anything could have . call it fate . call it whatever you want . but devon and i , we were meant to be together . and i struggled with that for a long time . but no more . [ scoffs ] nothing like a near - death experience to put a girl 's life in perspective . jack : um , uh , you know , i forget that all the time . you lost months . hilary : yes . and that is why i refuse to look back . what a colossal waste of time . a life spent beating yourself up . no , from now on , these eyes look forward . and i have to say , the view is pretty good . jack : i 'm happy for you . hilary : thank you . jack : what about devon ? hilary : what about devon ? jack : i mean , is he on board with this `` full steam ahead `` attitude ? hilary : uh , well , we 're working on that . i think he just has a hard time because neil 's his father . [ door opens ] jack : hey . devon : i 'm sorry . hope i 'm not interrupting . jack : no , no , no , no , no . i 'm just going over some foundation stuff here . um ... thank you . this was all very illuminating . devon : have a good night , jack . jack : good night . hilary : well , i just did some grade - a damage control because your sister 's acting like a damn fool downstairs . devon : well , that 's 'cause she knows about what went down with neil and everything else . hilary : yeah , i figured that much , but i could n't say anything in front of jack , now could i ? so i just had to stand there and take it while she called me every single vicious name in the book . devon : i 'm sorry , honey , that she lost her temper like that . hilary : lost her temper ? she threw a drink in my face ! did she tell you that ? devon : no . hilary : no ? yeah . devon : she did n't tell me that . i 'm sorry . hilary : [ sighs ] devon : she did tell me , though , that she 's going to keep our secret . hilary : really ? are you positive ? devon : that 's what she said , and i believe her . hilary : [ sighs ] well , that is fantastic , because no good will come of the alternative . trust me , i thought about if anybody has a reason to turn neil in , it 's me . but -- but i - i ca n't . devon : even though you keep threatening to ? hilary : well , yes , okay ? neil -- he pushes my buttons , and i say things that i do n't mean . but i hope that you know that i will always protect neil and you . devon : is it really about us or are you just out to save yourself ? lily : i had no idea devon was still so upset about the affair . cane : well , i guess he finds the guilt overwhelming . lily : yeah , and it 's led to some very bad decision - making . and now he 's stuck between an undeserving father and an undeserving wife . cane : well , i do n't think he sees it that way . lily : no , he told me that he was upset with the way hilary was climbing the ladder . and now i realize it 's not just about the stunts that she 's pulled in general , but her blackmailing dad . cane : i do n't think it 's gon na stop there . lily : of course not , especially now that we 've all agreed to keep quiet . cane : what do you think she 's gon na do next ? lily : she 'll do anything . she will use this to try to control each and every one of us . [ door closes ] victor : you 're awfully late for a visitor , but i guess the rules pertaining to that do n't apply to you , do they ? russell : i 'll cut to the chase , if i may . victor : please do . russell : i understand you 're the reason my daughter reached out to me . victor : oh . well , your daughter intimated that she wanted to talk to you , but she was wavering , so i urged her to do so . russell : allow me to be clear , mr. newman . whatever you think you can gain by befriending meredith -- we both know what that is -- think again . victor : i understand why someone in your position would question why his daughter would befriend someone inside these walls . but this situation is very different . russell : is it ? victor : yes . your daughter and i happened to commiserate about our families and how upset we were about certain members of our families , since she expressed the desire to talk to you . so i urged her to do so . not for my sake , i assure you , but for hers . russell : i have no doubt that meredith spoke her own truth . just as your son did . victor : what son ? chelsea : so you just walked right up to the honorable russell gates and launched into the entire victor thing ? adam : well , no , sweetheart . i introduced myself first . i mean , i 'm not an animal . chelsea : you just said , `` hi . i 'm adam newman `` ? adam : well , it 's my name , you know . generally speaking , that 's how introductions begin . we 'd actually met each other once before , so it was n't entirely awkward . i said it was n't entirely awkward . it was sufficiently awkward . what are you looking at me like that for ? chelsea : well , no . nothing . it 's just i think the name adam newman would kind of , you know , ring some alarms for judges . you know , like actual alarms ringing . your -- your name comes with a little bit of baggage . adam : a little bit of baggage ? chelsea : i 'm just saying . adam : all right . well , no . i mean , i guess that 's why i thought it would be a good idea to introduce myself right off the bat . chelsea : and there was n't , like , a - a bailiff around to , like , tase you or something . adam : [ chuckles ] stop it . no , he seemed like a personally -- like , i thought he was reasonable and thoughtful , you know ? exactly the kind of judge that my -- my father hates . chelsea : how did he react ? i mean , it 's kind of a big deal . you 're accusing victor of using this judge 's daughter to get a pardon . that 's huge . adam : yeah , well , he did n't buy it at first , you know . he thought i was overestimating my father . chelsea : ah ! as if that could ever happen . adam : that 's what i told him . chelsea : so , did you think you got through to him ? adam : i think so , you know . i mean , i think what sold him was , uh , his daughter agreeing to meet with him after so many years of estrangement . chelsea : right , and victor convinced her to do that . adam : right . and i think the judge was repulsed by the idea that , uh , victor would inject himself into his personal affairs . chelsea : he 's already done it so much with his own family . he needs to now mess with another person 's family . adam : well , there 's no way that judge gates is gon na fall for that , all right ? victor can take his reduced sentence -- he can kiss it goodbye . devon : i want an answer , hilary , and i do n't want you to just say what you think i want to hear . i really -- i want you to tell the truth , if you can do that . hilary : i understand that you 're upset , and i do n't blame you . devon : at least there 's that . hilary : but i 'm not lying , devon . i want to protect neil and you and me . yes , okay ? all of us . not to mention everyone at dr. neville 's research project and the foundation . we are gon na save lives , devon , and i am not gon na do anything to jeopardize that . so no , i 'm not gon na turn neil in because the ripple effect will be enormous . devon : for you . hilary : but mostly for you . because i would still be seen as a sympathetic victim , but you will be in just as much legal trouble as neil . and i love you , devon . no one means more to me than you . so why would i risk our future ? lily : i hate the fact that we 're under hilary 's thumb . but you know what 's even worse ? cane : what she 's doing to devon . lily : she does n't love him the way that he loves her . i can see it in her eyes , the way that she talks to him . she 's using him . and when she 's gotten everything that she wants , she 's gon na move on to the next victim . jack : phyllis . phyllis : i did n't realize you were gon na be here . jack : or you would n't have come ? that 's quite an argument we had earlier . phyllis : yeah , about that -- jack : let me go first , please . i 've been doing a lot of thinking , and what i need to say ca n't wait . russell : adam filled me in on your mind games . victor : oh , adam did ? russell : told me about your plans to ingratiate yourself with meredith to get in with me . victor : to get in with you ? russell : [ chuckles ] i am your literal `` get out of jail free `` card . but you have no access without my daughter . victor : so , adam told you all this ? russell : he did . he was very convincing . victor : bet he was . now , let me tell you something , judge . adam is a pathological liar . he will do anything to make sure that i suffer . now , while he was telling you those lies , his wife chelsea , who is a known con artist , was here taunting me . so , i think it is they who are engaged in subterfuge , not i . russell : you may be telling me the truth , mr. newman , or you may be playing me . but either way , i can unequivocally state i will not help you get released from prison . chelsea : you cut victor off at the pass . adam : yeah , well , we won this round , but -- chelsea : no , no , no `` buts . `` no `` buts . `` we -- we need to -- to celebrate this victory . adam : yeah , there are n't very many of those when you 're dealing with victor , are there ? chelsea : exactly . which is why we need to celebrate big . champagne . adam : hmm . chelsea : we need to -- to get you on that balcony grilling some steaks wearing nothing but a `` kiss the cook `` apron . and then i will do just that . i will kiss the cook . adam : well , i love your enthusiasm , sweetheart , but -- chelsea : but what ? adam : [ sighs ] we ca n't get cocky right now . you know my father . he 's just gon na find somebody else to manipulate into doing exactly what he wants . that 's what he does , right ? chelsea : and when he does , we have to be ready . because after what happened tonight ... adam : he 's gon na be gunning for us . [ glass shatters ] jack : the way i 've been dealing with you , with us , is wrong . phyllis : how so ? jack : i 've been keeping everything inside , not talking about what i 'm thinking or feeling . phyllis : you made it pretty clear in the park that you did n't know who i am . jack : i only said that because ... i do know . and it scares me . phyllis : [ scoffs ] this just keeps getting better . now i scare you ? jack : no , no , i did n't mean -- i just want us to be honest with ourselves and with each other . is that possible ? red , i need to ask you a question . phyllis : all right . jack : do you have feelings for my brother ? [ next_on ] travis : i 'd still like to invite you back to my place . why do n't you just come ba -- victoria : yes . meredith : i 'm dr. meredith gates . nikki : the new woman in my husband 's life . jack : are you drawn to my brother ? yes or no ? phyllis : yes . | meredith has lunch with her father in the park . she tells victor what a great time she had and that she and her father are going to keep in touch . adam finds judge gates and tells him that victor is using meredith to get to him because he thinks that the judge will help him get out of prison . while adam is doing this , chelsea visits victor in the prison and tells him his plan wo n't work . she and adam will make sure victor stays in prison . later , judge gates confronts victor and tells him there 's no way he will help him . lily and hilary hurl insults at each other so jack takes hilary upstairs to do business and to get her away from lily . hilary opens up about her relationship with devon when she was married to neil . jack starts to compare this to phyllis and billy . devon comes home and questions hilary 's motives for keeping neil 's secret . she says she is protecting the family , but mostly devon because he would get in trouble with the law . devon assures hilary that lily will keep neil 's secret . cane warns lily to control her temper around hilary because they promised to keep quiet . phyllis and billy have sex . phyllis regrets this decision and says she wants to leave but billy thinks she is where she wants to be . she goes to gcac where she runs into jack . jack says he needs to talk to her and she needs to be completely honest with him . billy finds phyllis ' earring on the stairs and has flashbacks of when they had sex . |
[ previously_on ] summer : theo and one of his favorite influencers are about to land soon . kyle : tonight ? summer : yeah , they want to meet to see if jabot collective is a good fit , and since we left new york , they 're coming to us . kyle : mnh - mnh . it 's after hours . lola : i thought you were clubbing it out with the fancy people . kyle : i told summer it was her party . i had somewhere else to be . sharon : adam is alive ? victor : apparently , he does n't remember a damn thing that happened before the explosion . i think will be able to bring him back . [ door closes ] sharon : oh , my god . it is you . nick : mom got here before you did . victoria : i 'm sorry we 're late . we had to drop the kids off with hannah . nikki : oh ! it 's okay . billy : well , and , let 's be honest , we had to shower . nikki : oh ! yeah . how was your camping trip ? victoria : um , earthy . nick : [ chuckles ] nikki : well , you seem ... relaxed , anyway . billy : she is now . she spent the first couple days with a cellphone over her head trying to get reception . victoria : thank you . can we not ? nick : ah , so bugs and dirt and fishing . billy : bugs , dirt -- all of it . victoria : so , now that you 've had the update , what 's going on ? nikki : well , nicholas and i wanted to speak with you about something . victoria : did rey find out what dad 's been hiding ? nikki : he went to las vegas with sharon , and , um , he learned some important things . billy : does it have anything to do with this `` spider `` guy ? which , let me just say , is a heck of a nickname . could be the alias of any number of people that i knew in my gamblin ' days . nick : actually , we all know him . billy : what ? victoria : the poker player ? i do n't understand . nikki : honey ... victoria : huh ? nikki : [ sighs ] victoria : what ? nikki : i wish there were an easier way to tell you this , but ... spider is ... actually adam . your brother is alive . sharon : uh ... i 'm not sure i really believed . i mean , victor told me ... you and i texted ... but it 's really you . adam : i did n't mean to startle you . sharon : no , that 's okay , i -- i was just ... i , um ... i was n't sure you 'd come . adam : well , neither was i . sharon : but it 's your home . adam : to a degree . sharon : i 'm sorry , i just ca n't stop ... adam : victor did the same . you know , my job depends on people not looking too closely , spotting my tells . i try not to draw attention as a rule . sharon : but victor did n't give you a choice . adam : mnh - mnh . he told you about my situation ? sharon : your memory . you ca n't recall anything before the explosion ? adam : well , the explosion was news , too . sharon : and since that time , no flicker of your past ? even now ? seeing my face ? hearing my voice ? still nothing ? lola : yeah . okay . i love you , too . [ sighs ] kyle : sounds like good news . mia 's cramps stopped . lola : yeah , they 're still in the e.r . , though . doctor says that he wants to get an ultrasound just to make sure that the baby 's okay . kyle : rey must be relieved . lola : how can you even be with me ? kyle : what are you talking about ? lola : my family is non - stop drama . kyle : have you met the abbotts ? they invented drama . but someone stole the patent . lola : wow , jabot burn ! mm , a little too soon , no ? kyle : mm , laughing is the only option . tell me -- what can i do for you ? lola : well , you already set work aside for my sake . kyle : like that was such a hardship . there 's no else i 'd rather be . adam : i thought seeing you would be like this ... lightning bolt . it would all come back and i would feel like -- like i knew myself . sharon : and it has n't happened that way ? adam : it was a long shot . victor told me about you . about us . sharon : and ? adam : it sounds like a crazy story . about as wild as the one about victor and me . yet ... i have stood face to face with this man who is supposed to be my father , and ... nothing . other than being intimidated . sharon : well , victor can do that to anyone , stranger or family . adam : well , in my case , both . maybe between you and him , it 's a sign . it 's better for me not to know , not to remember . sharon : you kept this picture . when you threw all the others out . i 'm sorry , i was looking around . adam : oh , the psychiatrist digs around in my mind , victor hangs around my poker games , and you go through my garbage . sharon : are you angry ? adam : no , more like tired . sharon : can you tell me why you kept this photo ? adam : victor said his name was christian and that he 's my son . sharon : and when you saw this picture , did you feel something . adam : maybe . maybe i wanted to . sharon : all of these pictures ... all these family members , and yet , this one image ... adam : it was random . sharon : he 's the one you had the least experience with , the child you left behind . maybe that 's significant . adam , i have to believe that a part of you remembers who you once were . adam : [ sighs ] additional sponsorship victoria : all of this time , adam has been alive , and dad knew ? nikki : no , not the whole time . victoria : but for months he 's seen him , he 's talked to him ... billy : okay , can we just slow down here for a second ? i need to understand this . so adam 's been hiding out in vegas , claiming that his hard drive was erased ? nick : while avoiding a boatload of issues , including prison time . billy : wow . feels like old times . nikki : all right , now , wait a minute . victor believes that this is different . billy : how ? is adam claiming that he -- he does n't know or he does n't remember that he 's a fugitive ? let 's be straight here . this is the same guy that convinced us all that he was blind . nikki : victor thinks adam is sincere . victoria : well , what about the other names you got in vegas ? the poker queen , the psychiatrist ... nikki : the doctor specializes in memory recovery , and that young woman riza seems to be adam 's only friend . billy : more than he has here . victoria : [ sighs ] dad kept all of this from us . no explanation as to why he left town , no mention that our brother is still alive ? nikki : sweetheart , he was more focused on getting through to his lost son . billy : [ scoffs ] nick : dad has always felt responsible for adam being at the cabin that night and feels like he 's got a lot to make up for , and maybe this is his shot . victoria : and by keeping him away , he protected him from all of the legal issues . nikki : well , your father took care of that on his own . the courts , even the governor . adam is a free man . billy : you know what this means . victor 's ready for the prodigal son to return . sharon : he 's a beautiful child . he 's sweet and loving . he just started the dinosaur phase . adam : [ sighs ] i 'm sure he 's great , but i do n't see myself in his eyes , or anything . sharon : and yet , you felt a connection . adam : well , maybe it was just pity . he 's a kid that 's growing up without a father . sharon : does that resonate with you ? a fatherless child ? adam : i do n't know , maybe i just feel guilty because there 's a kid out there with my dna , and i feel nothing . sharon : no one 's trying to push you . adam : okay , we both know that 's not true . victor has been on me non - stop , forcing me to go to sessions and talk about my thoughts and feelings . sharon : he 's hoping that will help . adam : who ? because i 'll be honest with you . none of this is making my life better . i do n't know , maybe that 's the wrong perspective . i mean , the man is clearly grieving the son he lost . it 's obvious that they were close . `` they . `` we . [ chuckles ] sharon : i do n't know how much you 've read , but ... adam : oh , that does n't sound at all foreboding . sharon : you and victor did have a complex relationship , but there was a lot of affection there . and there was a level of competition , too . there were times when you brought out the worst in each other . adam : see ? that right there . sharon : what ? adam : you just validated my instincts . this is my life , what i have right here and now . the only safe bet 's to leave the past in the past . tremfya ® can help adults with moderate to severe lola : you 're wearing the watch i gave you . kyle : yeah . it 's my favorite . lola : but it 's not very stylish nor social media - friendly . kyle : so ? lola : well , do n't you have fancy influencers to impress ? kyle : who , theo and nazanin ? i already hooked them up with the hottest chef in town . summer can sit and have drinks with them if that 's what she wants to do . lola : i do n't think she intended to do all of that without you . kyle : mm , this way , she gets all the attention and the credit . that should work for her . lola : kyle , but jabot is important to you , as well . kyle : yeah , but it 's time to learn perspective , focus on a life - career balance . lola : mm , how very zen of you . kyle : well , it 's a work in progress . lola : well , if inner peace is what you 're looking for ... perhaps i can actually help you in the next step . kyle : hmm ? which is ? lola : no watch , no shirt ... kyle : upstairs ? lola : outside ? kyle : i 'm game . lola : to the pool ? kyle : [ sighs ] lola : look , i know the last time we were there , you were pulling me out of the water . kyle : it was the most terrifying moment of my life , not knowing if ... lola : but , look , i 'm here now , okay ? and i want all of those bad memories to go away . besides , i bought this really cute suit , and i look really good in it . kyle : what are we waiting for ? victoria : has dad told you anything else about adam ? nick : he 's avoiding my calls . fairly certain he knows exactly where i stand on all this . billy : which is a bad sign because he knows whatever he has planned for adam , he 's gon na get pushback from the family . nikki : no , i disagree . victor had a lot of guilt about adam 's death . he needed some time to process that on his own . victoria : and you 're okay with that , being in the dark all this time ? nikki : well , honey , i just have to call this extenuating circumstances , and , right now , adam is refusing any contact with victor . victoria : why ? nikki : he pushed him too hard when he was trying to jump - start adam 's memory . nick : so now sharon 's caught in the middle of all this . victoria : why would dad trust her to act as his go - between ? nick : she is strictly bait . dad is using her to try and lure adam back in , given their history . nikki : i think your father would do anything he could to & get through to adam . victoria : well , we are all very grateful that he 's alive , but whether adam remembers his past or not , he is still adam . billy : he 's a card shark working the circuit , okay ? the guy 's always got an angle . nick : exactly . pulling back from dad could be just another power play . victoria : okay . so what are you thinking ? nick : dad clearly wants adam back in the fold . i mean , he already brought in sharon . the question is -- what 's he gon na offer up next ? adam : do me a favor . get victor to back off . sharon : even in this short time , you have to know that no one can make victor do anything . adam : he needs to go back to his life and let me go back to mine . sharon : if i knew what your life was ... adam : what do you mean ? you 've seen it . i 'm living it . sharon : adam , your world used to be so much bigger than this . adam : well , sounds like that worked out well for me . sharon : you 're tired . you 're frustrated . but you met me tonight because you 're not ready to give up . adam : look , maybe you knew me once , but that has all changed . and this was a waste of your time . and mine . sharon : you 're not a waste of anyone 's time . ( announcer ) do you push through migraine ? nikki : i understand your concerns , and , to a certain point , i share them . victoria : then why does it sound like you 're about to tell us how wrong we all are ? nikki : honey , i am just asking you to stop and take a breath . nick : dad has plans for adam . there is an end game here . nikki : that does n't mean adam will go along with it . he may choose to stay in las vegas . billy : now that his cover 's blown ? i do n't think so . nikki : if adam never lost his memory , as you suspect , he could have come back to genoa city at any time . victoria : and gone straight to prison , but dad has conveniently taken care of all of that . nikki : but if he did lose his memory ... billy : that 's a big `` if . `` nikki : okay , i 'm just saying , if he had heard anything about his life here , any kind of detail at all , he might be more inclined to stay where he is . he would realize that he has very few allies here . victoria : well , when has that ever stopped adam ? he loves feeling like it 's him against the world . nikki : if he does n't even know who we all are ... nick : this is adam we 're talking about , which means he 's greedy and manipulative . this guy has n't been purified . victoria : we ca n't wish this one away , mom . nikki : would you rather get all worked up over something that might never happen ? nikki : he plays in secret poker games for a living . he 's gon na want a piece of what the newman family has to offer . nikki : oh , my god . all of you are just thinking about money . billy : which just happens to be adam 's pride and joy . nikki : what about chelsea ? what if he wants to find her , and connor ? victoria : except nobody knows where chelsea is . nikki : which leads me back to adam not having any reason to leave las vegas . but none of your are convinced . victoria : well , i guess we 'll just have to wait and see , wo n't we ? but thank you for finally getting the answer . it 's good to know that dad 's not in any trouble . nick : he 's hiding our amnesiac brother from us . billy : as one does . nikki : please do n't forget what adam means to victor . he cares very much about all of his children . he 'd do anything for them . now , i am going home . i suggest you get a good night 's sleep in a bed , not a sleeping bag . victoria : that 's a great idea -- should we go ? billy : we 'll walk you out . nick : bye , mom . nikki : bye , darling . nick : see ya . victoria : bye . billy : thanks . nick : see ya . nick : hey , sharon , it 's me . can you call me ? let me know how things are going . adam : victor 's got to have his update . sharon : actually , it 's your brother nick . nicholas . i know that victor showed you all of those photos , but i 'm not sure how much he told you . adam : mm , just some whitewash basics . the thing is , i 'd already run a name search on adam newman . sharon : what ? how ? adam : mm - hmm . sharon : you remembered your name ? adam : no , but i heard a couple times `` you like like this mogul 's dead son . `` victor did n't tell you ? that 's how he heard about me . sharon : how much did you read ? adam : enough that i did n't want to know more . then victor showed up and gave me his version of things , which , uh , sort of set the tone for our trust level here , as in not a lot . sharon : the events you may have read about ... adam : you want to tell me they 're not true ? sharon : they 're not the whole story . adam : which is what victor said , but the guy that i read about , i do n't want to know him . and i definitely do n't want to be him . sharon : [ sighs ] tell me how you became `` spider . `` you said you do n't remember the explosion . adam : i woke up on a freight train . sharon : are you serious ? adam : mm - hmm . i jumped off not that far out of town . i was , uh -- well , i was homeless , panhandling . there was some guys in the back room of a bar playing poker , and something registered for me . it was like i knew the game , and i knew how to win . so i did . i won . and then i won some more , got a motel , some secondhand clothes . more games , more scores . nicer hotels . then i met riza , and she became -- i do n't know what you would call it , a patron . sponsor , backer . then victor showed up . sharon : and turned your world upside - down . adam : why are you here ? sharon : victor had been disappearing for months . the family wanted to know why , and i came here to help find him . adam : no , not that part . i meant why do you want to help me ? `` the young and the restless `` will continue . sharon : exactly how much did victor tell you about our history ? adam : just that we were close for a while . involved . it was good , bad ... but it was over , right ? you know , long before i blew up . i 'm sorry , that -- none of this seems real to me . sharon : well , it was very real to the rest of us . adam : i should n't joke about that . sharon : as for our history , yes , um , our time together had passed . you were married to chelsea when you ... adam : mm . sharon : but there was an acceptance , an understanding . what about connor ? did victor mention him to you ? adam : my other son , yeah . two kids without a dad . so , this is just good samaritan , old time 's sake kind of thing for you ? sharon : when i look at adam , when i look at you , i see the person who changed my life . adam : mm , that does n't , uh -- that does n't sound like the guy i read about . sharon : i was in a very dark place , and i did something , i -- i burned down victor 's house . adam : mm . sharon : and you saved me . adam : as in ... ? sharon : you picked me up and carried me away from the flames . and then you got me help , a psychiatrist , and ... it took a while , but i got well . adam : well , maybe your doctor 's better than calhoun . sharon : i have bipolar disorder , and it 's a battle , but i fight it daily with meds and , um , regular check - ins . adam : does n't sound easy . sharon : it 's actually proven to be quite inspiring . it encouraged me to go back to school , get a degree in psychology ... adam : are you , uh , here as a professional ? sharon : i 'm here as your friend because i can never thank you enough for what you did for me . [ keyboard clicking ] sharon : nick , will you try to remain calm and rational ? nick : look at me . i 'm completely calm . but there is nothing rational about you hooking up with adam again . sharon , you were doing so well . now you 're making all these bad choices again . sharon : what ? what other choices are you talking about ? nick : well , think about it . how many times has this psychopath ruined your life ? sharon : he 's different . he 's changed now , nick . nick : you do n't really believe that , do you ? why are you sabotaging yourself ? sharon , do you not think that you 're worthy of being happy ? sharon : that is nonsense , nick . will you stop this negativity ? i really doubt that my therapist would want me listening to it . & nick : okay , so your therapist said it was okay for you to just jump right back into a relationship with adam ? that 's what you 're telling me . sharon : okay , well , what i talk about with my therapist is really none of your business . nick : you 're right . it is not too late for you to get out of this . tell adam you thought about it and you made a mistake . you just want to keep things professional . look , if you 're not gon na do it for me , then do it for noah and faith . kyle : [ shivers ] we should have stayed have stayed in the pool . it was warmer there . lola : that was my first real exercise since the operation . kyle : how do you feel ? lola : like me again . but bionic me , new and improved . kyle : mm . that suit was an a-1 purchase . lola : mm , not showing too much skin ? kyle : mm , i analyzed it closely . it 's the perfect skin - to - suit ratio . lola : your ratio works , too . kyle : mm . mnh - mnh . [ knocking on door ] this is fun . summer . lola : she 's psychic now . kyle : i 'll take care of it . it 's late , summer . summer : wow , so this is why you skipped drinks with our next media partner ? kyle : i have a phone , summer . you know the number . summer : oh , wow , the glory of nepotism . okay , so i do all the heavy lifting for the sake of your family 's company , and you , what , you go skinny - dipping ? yeah , that 's classy . why am i not surprised ? kyle : or maybe i have faith in your people skills to close the deal . summer : oh , well , i hate to break it to you , but the deal is still open . kyle : what ? summer : yeah , uh , believe it or not , nazanin does n't really like being blown off by junior execs . kyle : not really a junior , and i did n't blow her off . summer : okay , well , theo 's not impressed , either . kyle : i -- i 'll talk to him . summer : good . the car is waiting . lola : wait . you want him to go now ? summer : well , nazanin is heading back to new york , first thing , so either you can fix it now or the deal is screwed . kyle : i 'm off the clock , summer , not going anywhere . lola : look , if you need to go smooth things over with these people . summer : oh , well , at least one of you understands the conceptof a work ethic . lola : okay , if nazanin is upset over this , imagine how many hoops she 'll make you jump through when you have an actual deal in place . kyle : hey , theo ? yeah , yeah , yeah . everything 's fine . just checking in since i missed the rest of your big night out in genoa city . ah , we 're looking forward to working with nazanin , too . and sorry for cutting out early . yeah . she is pretty great , is n't she ? so , it was n't a problem i left early ? okay , then . i 'll let you go , but have a good flight home . we 'll be in touch . summer : mm , look at you . you got your smug face on . kyle : mm . the deal 's in place , and everyone is happy with how tonight turned out . summer : well , that just means that i did a better job covering for you than i thought . kyle : go home , summer . sleep it off . and tomorrow , you can tell my dad about how you saved the day . summer : and then you can just show up or not since that 's your thing . kyle : [ sighs ] lola : you knew she was lying ? kyle : you did n't ? lola : she 's so good at it . kyle : that 's why you were about to shove me out the door . lola : yes , for the sake of your career and because i do n't want to cause any problems with you and your father . kyle : [ sighs ] it 's so weird . summer : what ? kyle : being with someone who has my best interests at heart . i 've never had that before . lola : some things are worth the wait . victoria : i mean , he was there in vegas while you and i were there , planning that poker game , trying to catch spider . billy : if he walked in in that moment ... victoria : with adam ... right then and there , with no warning , no idea that he 's still alive .... billy : it would have been bad . for everyone involved . which is probably why he was a no - show . maybe he knew or suspected , at least . victoria : i just ca n't even think about it . billy : i was wrong . i told you stop digging into victor 's business , and i was wrong . yourmom knew , she was right . she knew that this was too big to just leave alone . [ sighs ] victoria : do you think he 's gon na come back here ? billy : [ scoffs ] there 's not a doubt in my mind . victoria : well , you know , he does n't have to be a part of our lives , billy . billy : oh , your father would disagree with that . victoria : [ sighs ] then your life . billy : whether i see his shifty face in person or not , it does n't matter . he 's always gon na be a part of my life . victoria : in court , you said -- billy : i said that i forgave him . yeah , i know . victoria : nobody expects that you would forget what happened to delia . billy : well , i 'm not gonnaavoid m. i 'm gon na make sure that he knows that i got my eye on him , and he 's not gon na mess with you or the kids , ever . welcome to my new mission in life . adam : there is more to our story , is n't there ? sharon : there is for any relationship . adam : but you 're not gon na tell me now . sharon : in due time . adam : i get why victor wanted us to meet . sharon : why do you think that is ? adam : well , evidently , you are the only person who thinks there 's anything worth redeeming in adam newman . sharon : i do n't think i 'm the only one who thinks that . look , the newman family is complex , and there 's going to be tension , but ... i was at your memorial service , and the regret and the sadness , that was sincere . i think that everybody would be grateful to have another chance to do better , just to heal , even if a little bit ... adam : look , i got to say , that sounds exhausting . sharon : does being alone sound better ? adam : i have a life here . sharon : what about real connection , like human connection ? i mean , i know you 've got riza , but is there anyone else ? i mean , what else fills your day ? and this apartment ... adam : i like it . sharon : it 's soulless , adam , and that 's not you . adam : all right . i 'm still an actual person . you get that , right ? i mean , i might not have the same memories as you do , but this is my life . sharon : there 's nothing here , adam . there 's no pictures , there 's no mementos , there 's no personality . adam : well , maybe i 'm just a boring guy . sharon : i do n't care how much you 've forgotten . you 're not capable of being boring . and you deserve more than this . adam : mm , well , from what i read , the guy i used to be deserves to get run over by a truck . sharon : adam , don't ... adam : leave that guy in the past . sharon : okay , fine . i will . come to genoa city . adam : [ scoffs ] and this is you trying to bluff again . sharon : no , i mean it . come home and reconnect . at least try . if you hate it or if it means nothing to you , i 'm sure this apartment and the poker table will be waiting for you . one week . adam : if i say i 'll think about it , can we end this conversation ? sharon : say it and mean it . adam : i will think about it . seriously . sharon : that 's all i can ask . now i 'll go . good night . adam : good night . summer : hey , uh ... dark and stormy , please . [ sighs ] [ cellphone rings ] summer : hello ? theo , hi . this is a nice surprise . yes , i am still up . i am under 50 . yeah , i thought tonight was pretty great , too . no , i 'm just having a night cap . uh , in fact , why do n't you come and join me ? lola : i did n't know that a real thing . kyle : what ? lola : my knees just buckled . kyle : [ chuckles ] i must be more amazing than i thought . lola : do it again . okay , i do n't think i can walk . kyle : oh . not a problem . lola : [ laughs ] victoria : this adam , the version he is now , he might have changed . we both have . billy : come on , his nickname is not `` teddy bear . `` it 's `` spider . `` victoria : well , i am relieved that he did n't die . billy : yeah . victoria : although , i ca n't shake the feeling that ... billy : that he 's a grenade and victor pulled the pin ? victoria : we can handle it ! because you and i are in a good place . we 're in the right place , and we make each other stronger . billy : say that again . victoria : what ? we -- billy : we make each other stronger ? are you saying that you trust me ? victoria : i do . i trust you . billy : wow . that 's progress . victoria : yeah , it sure sounds like it , does n't it ? billy : well , now that we settled it for the calm before the storm , we should make the most of it . more time like this , more family time , more just me and you . because it 's all that i want . even though i do n't deserve it . victoria : get over here . [ giggles ] sharon : yes , victor , i know you were hoping for some flash of remembrance , but we did talk , and i think adam trusts me . i 've asked him to think about coming home , even if just for a week . so now we wait and see if he 's willing to take the leap . | sharon is shocked to see adam , who apologizes for startling her . adam tells her he does n't remember anything before the explosion . he admits that seeing victor did n't help either . sharon points out that he tossed photos except for the one of christian and that it must mean something . but adam only says he is sad for christian not knowing his dad . he admits that he searched on his name and did n't like what he found and would rather leave everything in the past . sharon informs adam of his complex past with victor as well as his past with her . adam tells her he was homeless and ended up gambling which he was good at and made money , and then more money . sharon asks him to come home and then leaves . adam looks at the photo of christian and goes to pack a suitcase . sharon reports back to victor via phone and informs him that she asked adam to come home . |
paul : chris , say you 'll stay . chris : i do n't know , both of our lives have been thrown into such chaos . paul : where will you go ? chris : home . paul : yeah , back to work ? chris : god , i have n't even thought about work . paul : look , i know it 's complicated . chris : i do n't know when i 'll be able to look at michael again without feeling so furious . paul : well , maybe that 's the one good thing toome out of this . at least now you know what a snake he is . chris : it 's just so ironic . i truly believed he was trying to change . he felt he had to be honest with me , and it cost him everything . paul : well , you know what ? his so - called honesty came too late . it came too late for you , and it came to late for me . lynne : let me get this straight , you 're inviting mrs . williams to california ? that is smooth . isabella : i 'm sorry , who asked for your opinion ? lynne : i do n't need to be asked . i have every right to say -- isabella : no , youonon't . just because you 've had a crush on paul for a decade does not make you a member of this family . lynne : do you see how quickly she turns nasty ? mary : lynne , what is this all about ? lynne : you want to tell her , isabella , or shall i ? isabella : mary and i were discussing important family matters . lynne : oh , come on , isabella , tell her . isabella : leave ! lynne : make me ! isabella : fine , if that 's what it takes . mary : no , stop it . stop it right now , both of you . lynne : it 's okay . i 'll do it . this woman , your daughter - in - law , is a complete fraud . isabella : mary , do not listen to her . she 's obviously crazy . lynne : done , isabella , it 's over . you do n't stand a chance , not now . you see , the truth is out , and , lady , you 're toast . billy : look , raul , if you want to be with brittany , go ahead , take off . mac : we 'll stay and close up . raul : thanks , but i better not . i think she 'd rather be alone right now . billy : whatever 's going on sure has you worried . raul : she 's , uh , she 's going through some family stuff right now . it 's a real mess . listen , guys , i 'd tell you more if i could , you know that . mac : no , it 's okay , raul . we understand . billy : yeah , i just hate to see you like this , man . raul : do n't worry about me . come on , guys , your wedding day is right around the corner . mac : our wedding day ... now that we 've booked the colonnade room and i have this ring , i do n't know , it just -- it all seems ... raul : what , more real ? mac : yeah , exactly . billy : yeah , yeah , i feel the same way . raul : well , it sounds like you guys have gotten everything taken care of . billy : almost . we 've still got one last thing we need your help with . anita : deborah , is that you ? deborah : anita , how are you ? anita : i do n't believe this . what are you doing in town ? deborah : oh , gosh , i 'm just passi t through . i 'm on my way to chicago . we 're doing this piece on political protest , how it 's evolved since the ' 60s . anita : wow , it sounds fascinating . good for you . deborah : oh , yeah , it 's fun . anita : you know , i read about all your latest accomplishments . in the alumni newsletter . deborah : i keep telling my publicist to back off on that stuff . anita : no , nonsense . if you do n't blow your own horn , who will ? deborah : well , maybe so . how are you ? how 's frederick ? anita : um , well , frederick , he 's , uh , well , he 's frederick . less said , the better . deborah : oh , brittany must be so big now . anita : she 's actually a freshman in college . deborah : no , are you serious ? anita : yeah , she 's got a mind of her own , which is putting it mildly . deborah : oh , gosh , it 's so good to see you . could you join me ? i 'd love to catch up . anita : oh , so would i. i would like that very much , but i have to meet someone . maybe the next time you 're in town , though , okay ? deborah : absolutely . we 'll see you then . anita : you look great . deborah : you too . it 's so good to see you . anita : bye . d deborah : bye - bye . anita : j.t . j.t . : mrs. hodges , hello . anita : i 'm gon na start fining you a quarter for every time you call me that . so you called . is there any particular reason you wanted to get together ? brittany : gee , do n't let me interrupt . frederick : damn , brittany , you should n't walk in here without knocking . brittany : well , it seems to me if you 're gon na mess around , you ought to learn how to lock the door . jill : brittany , this really is n't what it looks like . brittany : is that the best you could come up with ? frederick : watch your tongue , young lady . brittany : oh , no , you 're not gon na lecture me about manners after i walk in here and catch the two of you like this . jill : i should leave . brittany : you do that . jill : she 's gon na go straight to billy . frederick : yeah , well , we 're just gon na have to deal with it . we do n't have any choice now . brittany : how long has this been going on ? no , on second thought , spare me the details . good afternoon . here 's some of the stories we 're following for global news at six . - the axe is about to fall at schools across the city . today , the edmonton public school board announced it may have to cut as many as 450 teaching jobs this fall . new pot plan in the works . canad is one step closer to decriminalizing marijuana . and canada 's north is open for business . we 'll take you to a massive trade show here in edmonton . that 's tonight at six . raul : you need my help ? billy : oh , do n't look so scared , man . raul : i do n't know the first thing about weddings , man . billy : i think you can handle this . raul : all right , i will give it a shot . what 's up ? billy : well , we have n't really talked about the whole best man thing . i know this probably won'bebe much of surprise , but we 've been friends since we were kids , and there 's nobody else i 'd rather have by my side . so i 'm asking you , officially , will you stand up for me ? raul : oh , man , uh , hey , would n't you rather ask jack ? billy : no , i 'm asking you . raul : all right , well , in that case , i would be honored . oh , man , i am so happy for you two . billy : thanks , man . mac : hey , can i get one of those , too ? raul : oh , you betcha . come here . and what about your maid of honor ? mac : it 's gon na be colleen . we called her before we came over here . raul : oh , she must have been thrilled . mac : yeah , she was . you know , it 's gon na be neat having my -- let 's see , what 's she gon na be to me , my future niece - in - law , is that right ? billy : cousins ? whatever . one big happy family . paul : what happened ? isabella : ( cries ) paul : what happened ? oh . isabella : a man appeared out of nowhere , and he grabbed my wrist , and he covered my mouth . i tried to fight him , and i just managed to pull his hand away from my mouth , and i started screaming . lynne : paul , n need to report this assault . i 'll get the police on the line . isabella : no , please , do n't do anything , please . paul : why not ? isabella : because of what the man told me . this was n't a random assault . he was sent by my husband . j.t . : thanks . anita : thank you . waitress : all right , so that 's a steak sandwich , medium rare with cottage fries , and for you ? brad : i will have the halibut special , please . waitress : great . i 'll be right back with your iced teas . brad : thank you . colleen : this is so great . brad : what , me taking you to dinner ? colleen : well , not only that . right before we le , mackenzie called . dad , she asked me to be her maid of honor . brad : really ? colleen : i am so excited . i ca n't believe she picked me . i 'm gon na do everything i can to make sure her day is totally perfect . well , you 're not gon na say no , are you , just because granddad is n't thrilled billy 's getting married ? b brad : ( chuckles ) honey , that 's putting it mildly . colleen : so what are you saying , dad ? i ca n't stand up for them ? you 're not gon na make this into a big , hairy problem , are you ? anita : is it my imagination , or are you a bit uncomfortable ? j.t . : there 's some things i need to tell you . anita : you know , actually , before we get into all that , do you want anything ? j.t . : no , no , thanks . anita : they have this great seafood platter . j.t . : look , brittany knows . anita : about what ? j.t . : about your husband and jill abbott , that morning we saw them here . anita : how did that happen ? j.t . : look , i did n't mean to let things slip , but brittany has this way when she wants information . anita : she 's persistent . j.t . : yeah . anita : kind of takes after her mother that way . j.t . : you do n't seem too fazed that she found out . anita : i 'm not . j.t . : look , i did n't mean to cause problems . anita : no , jeffrey , i would never think that of you . brittany probably would have found out sooner or later , with or without my help . frederick : kitten -- brittany : do n't even , dad . frederick : look , i do n't know what you were told -- brittany : i was hoping it was a lie , but obviously , t t wasn't . you and jill are having an affair ? frederick : that 's not true , honey . brittany : oh , please , do n't try to sell me on that after what i just saw with my own eyes . frederick : you 're filling in an awful lot of blanks and jumping to some dangerous conclusions . brittany : yeah , right . frederick : sweetheart , look , i wish you would just trust me here , all right ? this is nothing you need to concern yourself with . it 's a lot more complicated than you realize . brittany : how , dad ? how is it complicated ? you 're married , and you 're sleeping with another woman . it sounds pretty damn simple to me ! raul : all right , so the colonnade room , booked . your party is set . uh , what else do you -- you 've already got that humongous rock on your finger . what else ? billy : the hardest part of all . mac : waiting . raul : hey , what are you guys gogonna do for your honeymoon ? mac : hey , we have n't even talked about that . billy : well , we do have a little extra money to play with now . mac : now that my grandmother is paying for everything else . billy : so where 'd you like to go ? mac : i do n't care . you pick . billy : you ca n't ask me to do that . mac : why ? raul : no , listen to him . you do n't want to leave a big decision up to him like this . you 're gon na end up going white - water rafting or something like that . billy : see , there 's an idea . mac : oh , no , no , no way . not on my honeymoon . billy : but we 'd be together , that 's all that matters , right ? mac : yeah . jill : i 'm sorry , i 'm sorry if i 'm interrupting . isabella : mary , please , lynne is just a bitter woman . i mean , look at her . she 's a loser . she ca n't stand that paul 's with me , and it 's been eating her alive ever -- mary : isabella , isabella , please , let me talk to lynne alone for a moment . isabella : mary , she 's jealous . you ca n't listen to her . mary : lynne , will you , please , for heaven 's sakes , tell me what on earth is going on . lynne : isabella would n't be married to paul it if were n't for lies and deception . mary : but she 's already apologized to me for her mistakes . lynne : oh , her mistakes ? i 'm talking about on purpose . mary : okay , now , lynne , just calm down , calm down . let 's say you 're right . is there anything we can do about it ? lynne : we can try . mary : lynne , i know you feel strongly about this , but if i do n't make peace with isabella , i could lose both my son and my grandson for lord knows how long , at my age , maybe forerer . is it really worth it ? can we change what 's happened ? paul : so you wo n't believe what i was doing wh i i first heard your voice . chris : what ? paul : i found a picture of you , so i was tearing it up , and i was throwing it out to sea . chris : you brought a picture of me with you to california ? paul : yeah , inadvertently . i found it in old reliable here . chris : oh , my -- you still have this ancient thing ? paul : it 's not ancient . chris : it could be an antique . you brought this with us on our trip to vietnam years ago . paul : well , it 's funny you should mention that , 'cause that 's where i found the picture , one of the pockets there . i also found a boarding pass . so here i am , doing everything humanly possible to get you out of my mind , and then i found a picture of you in my bag . chris : wow . paul : yeah , wow . what do you think it means ? so , it was called cattle point . of the nation , and subsequentlyne of th here . your cruise director , ron billy : what are you doing here ? jill : i have to talk to you about something . billy : mom . jill : please , billy . raul : you know , guys , i think i amgonna take off . will you lock up ? billy : sure . raul : thank you . see you guys later . good night , mrs . abbott . jill : good night . mac : i 'll go in the back and let you talk to your mom . billy : i want you to stay . mac : billy ... billy : you 're my fiancée . whatever my mom has to say , she can say to both of us . you do n't have a problem with that , do you ? jill : billy , this is n't about mackenzie . it 's not about the two of you . it is about me , and it 's extremely personal . now you can choose to tell mac or not later . mac : i think i should go . billy : okay , but i think , first , we should tell my mom our news . mac : okay . jill : is this about your wedding ? billy : yeah . jill : oh , please tell me you 've decided to put it off . billy : the date has n't changed . jill : i see . billy : mom , mac is gon na be my wife . now you 've made it clear you do n't want to be there . if you change your mind , we 'd be happy to have you join us at the colonnade room . jill : the colonnade room ? how can you afford the colonnade room ? billy : mrs. chancellor 's paying for it . jill : is that a fact ? where did you get that ring ? mac : billy gave it to me . jill : how could you afford that ? mac : it was my grandmother 's . billy : she gave it to me , and i gave it to mac . jill : ooh , katherine to the rescue . billy : katherine offered to help . she knows how important this day is to us , and she wanted to be a part of it , unlike other people . lynne : okay , i 'll tell you what . you listen to what i have to say , and you make sure that woman shuts up until i 'm finished , and then you decide what you want to do , okay ? mary : mm - hmm . isabella : no , let me . i 'll tell her . lynne : oh , come on . this is gon na be good . isabea : a : mary , you remember earlier when i telling you i had made some terrible mistakes ? lynne : quite an understatement . isabella : shut up , lynne ! i know you were thinking about forgiving me , maybe not right away , but someday . lynne : okay , you 're not telling this story , so forget it . you 're trying to soften the blow . isabella : no , i 'm not ! lynne : yes , you are ! keep quiet ! this is a story , mrs . williams , that isabella has gone to great lengths to make sure no one ever heard , but you see , michael baldwin threw a monkey wrench in your plans , did n't he ? mary : michael baldwin ? lynne : remember , mrs . williams ? we thought there was some connection , and we were right . we just did n't realize how right we were . chris : let 's not get carried away with mbmbolism . paul : you do n't believe me , do you ? chris : it 's a little beyond coincidence . are you sure you 're not romanticizing a bit ? paul : that 's the photo i did n't destroy . chris : oh , my gosh ! look how young i was . paul : you have n't changed . chris : bull . you tore apart the other one ? paul : yeah , you should 've gotten here a few seconds sooner . this is a better picture , anyway . chris : so isabella 's due in l.a . when ? paul : um , another day or two . chris : what are you gon na do ? paul : i do n't know . i do n't have the faintest idea . i mean , my whole life is a total disaster , and i really do n't know what to do about it . it 's óó degrees and sunny , just before 5 0-clock . good afternoon . i 'm brienne hurlburt with a look at what 's coming up on global news at 5 : 30 ... a lethbridge alderman charged with lying to police about her disappearance in the u.s. has been offered a deal by the american prosecutor handling her case . we 'll have the latest on dar heatherington . a number of canadians are among the wounded in saudi arabia . nearly a hundred people were killed in a string of suicide bombings this morning . frederick : are you going to listen or just berate me ? brittany : it depends on how long you keep trying to b.s . me . frederick : there is no affair , no sexual relationship . we have n't been together that way , not even once . brittany : so you stayed with jill upstairs in a room all night at the lodge , what , playing cards ? exactly how naive do you think i am ? frederick : i expect you to be grown - up enough to accept that there might be another explanation , brittany . brittany : and what would that be ? frederick : jabot is a client . brittany : oh , a client . and exactly what kind of transaction was jill making when i walked in here ? frederick : look , mrs . abbott and i have become friends . i was able to help her out with some personal issues . once she realized that your mother and i were having problems , she wanted to return the favor , lend a sympathetic ear . that 's all that went on that night -- just a friend helping a friend . brittany : uh - huh . frederick : brittany , we talked . that 's it . i suppose your mother put the worst possible spin on all this . brittany : oh , no , no , no , dad , forget it . you 're not getting out of it that way , by attacking mom , because i did n't hear it from her . i got it from a completely different source . colleen : thank you . waitress : you 're welcome . brad : how 's your sandwich ? colleen : unh - unh . i 'm not gon na eat it until you answer me about the wedding . brad : it 's really important to you , huh ? colleen : billy and mac are made for each other , and i want to be part of their big day . brad : all right , honey , i will talk to your granddad , make sure it 's not an issue , okay ? colleen : oh , thanks , dad . it 's gon na be so much fun . it 's in the colonnade room . brad : ooh - la - la ! colleen : just because you go there constantly -- brad : well , you know , i 'm just that kind of guy . colleen : it 's gon na be so beautiful . i can not wait to see my dress . and j.t . in a tux , now that will be interesting . brad : wait , wait , wait -- j.t . 's not in the wedding party ? colleen : oh , no , no . stanngng up for billy ? no way , but he is a guest -- my very handsome escort . wow , you 're getting a lot better . brad : at what ? colleen : not making that face you usually do when i mention j.t . brad : well , i 'm trying honey . colleen : i know you are . that 's why i really appreciate it , especially since i know it 's really hard for you to trust j.t . brad : believe me , colleen , nothing would make me happier than for me to be wrong and you to be right . colleen : i am right , dad . i know i am . he respects me so much . i mean , he 'd rather die than to hurt me . but i do n't think about that . i mean , there 's no reason . i swear he wakes up in the morning and thinks of ways to make me happy . what ? go on , say it . brad : honey , you talk about j.t . as if he 's perfect . colleen : well , he is . brad : no , no , he 's not . nobody is . colleen : i know , dad , but come on , i 'm not gon na sit here and list his flaws . brad : flaws ? what , you mean he has some ? this is big news . colleen : okay , fine . flaws , let me see . brad : no , i was just -- i was just joking . colleen : okay , here 's one . he does n't always ask me if i want coffee or tea . sometimes he just picks for me , but i can handle that . and when he plays basketball , he does n't always go for the ball . he gets really lazy . and i wish he 'd tuck in his shirt , because he has a really cute -- brad : okay , all right . that 's good . i 've heard enough faults for one day . colleen : i 'm really glad we can talk like this , dad . we 've gotten so close . it 's exactly how i hoped it 'd be . brad : mmm . my baby . colleen , i know you might not always feel like this . there are gon na be times when you 'll feel that i 'm not being as open or as trusting as you 'd like me to be . colleen : dad -- brad : sweetheart , i need you to remember how precious you are to me . you 're my baby , and i 'm always going to want to protect you . i ca n't help it . i 'm your dad . that 's what dads do . j.t . : you would have told brittany about your husband and mrs . abbott ? anita : i would n't have gone out of w way to protect him . j.t . : well , anyway , she knows . she seemed pretty upset . anita : yeah , well , i 'm sure it was hard for her to believe at first . brittany has always tended to put her father on a pedestal . j.t . : well , once she thought about it , she was mainly concerned about you . anita : brittany actually ... j.t . : yeah , yeah , she was pretty torn up thinking about what you must have gone through seeing that . anita : her father publicly humiliating me with jill abbott . j.t . : look , i know you two do n't always get along that well , but she really does care . anita : thank you for that . j.t . : yeah , well , anyway , the other thing i wanted to talk to you about -- anita : j.t . , you have been so kind and sensitive . it means a great deal . j.t . : yeah , well , about that ... anita : what ? you were going to say something . j.t . : look , this , this us , whatever ... anita : perhaps you 'd be more comfortable talking upstairs . we 'd cerininly have privacy . j.t . : no , upstairs would be a bad idea , really bad . anita : i see . j.t . : the thing is , what happened probably should n't have happened . i mean , i totally get why it did , but ... anita : you do n't have to explain , jeffrey . i understand . this is out there on global - i 'm seanna collins . global tv presents the becel ride for heart - june 1st on fox drive . this is canada 's largest charity cycling and in - line skating event in support of heart and stroke research . pick up your pledge form at western cycle , foote field or subwaydo n't miss theeeeet the north : makin ' it work conference and exposition today and tomorrow at the mayfield inn and suites . this conference promotes products and services made by people living up north - the exposition is free festa italiana in piazza winspearis the 5th annual funraiser gala for opera new - o - va .. thursday night at the winspear . it features their brightest starts from the past four years . call the winspear for more information . and the edmonton humane society will hold their annual compost sale saturday at the shelter . purchase a bag of organic compost soil with all proceeds to support the on - going care of homeless animals frederick : what source ? who told you about this ? brittany : a friend . frederick : which friend ? brittany : j.t . hellstrom . he was with mom that morning . frederick : what the devil was he doing there ? brittany : the point is j.t . was there . he saw you two coming down the stairs together . he saw everything ! frederick : yeah , well , then he must have misinterpreted what he saw . it happens all the time . you just take in a little bit of information out of context , jump to a conclusion , and you really have n't got a clue . look , sweetheart , this is all being blown totally out of proportion . kitten , come on . hey , come on , you got ta believe me . it 's the truth . i would n't lie to you . brittany : are you telling me there is nothing going on between you and jill ? nothing at all ? frederick : i did n't sleep with her . brittany : you 're still not answering my question ! not to mention what i saw when i walked in ! are you telling me that that 's a misunderstanding ? nothing to say , huh ? fine . i 'm outta here ! frederick : britt . brittany , just wait a minute ! brad : thank you . waitress : you 're welcome . can i tempt either of you with dessert ? colleen : i saw the tray , but i 'm trying to be good . brad : no , no , no , no . let 's see the dessert menu anyway , and i 'll have decaf coffee . waitress : certainly . brad : thanks . while we 're waiting , i 'm going to use the bathroom . colleen : okay , well , hurry back , because the chocolate cake is calling me , and i am weakening . brad : yeah , well , there better be some when i get back . colleen : yum . j.t . : you get where i 'm coming from ? anita : i do . i ca n't say that i 'm not a little disappointed . j.t . : well , do n't get me wrong . i mean , it was amazing , really , but it ca n't happen again . anita : you have a girlfriend that you care about very much . j.t . : exactly . anita : it 's very noble of you . j.t . : i do n't know about that . anita : i 've said it before , jeffrey . i think you have a lot more character than people give you credit for . j.t . : thanks . anita : so i guess this is good - bye . j.t . : you okay ? anita : you 're so sweet . j.t . : so no hard feelings or anything ? colleen : it ca n't hurt to look . waitress : miss , are you all right ? colleen : tell my dad i 'll be in the car . jill : this is unbelievable . not only does katherine give you her blessing , she pays all your expenses . this is beyond crossing the line . billy : she wants to help . jill : oh , please . she knows how much i oppose this marriage , but does she have one ounce of sympathy for my feelings ? of course she doesn't . billy : this has nothing to do with you . jill : oh , billy . oh , billy , you have so much to learn about her . billy : mom , she 's doing this because she believes in us . jill : let me explain something to you . katherine uses every available opportunity to get to me . the woman is relentless . you do n't know what it 's like . billy : well , you want to bet ? jill : billy , you and mac can not get married so soon . you are too young . billy : mom , we 've been over this . i 'm not a child . jill : well , then stop acting like one ! marrying your high - school sweetheart just to assert your independence ? how immature is that ? billy : i do n't understand why you 're getting into this again , anyway . jill : because i thought that maybe you would have come to your senses . billy : and what ? called off the wedding ? jill : yes , or postponed it till the right time . billy : and when exactly is the right time ? jill : honey , what harm could it do to put this on hold , and just think this through a little more ? billy : i 've already thought about it . we both have . jill : well , then how about giving the rest of us some time to adjust ? does n't it bother you at all that most of your family 's not behind you on this ? i mean , what does that tell you ? billy : it tells me that family does n't always know what 's best . jill : what about you , mackene ? e ? did n't you always want to have your father at your wedding ? have n't you always dreamed about him giving you away ? do n't you want him to be there and be happy for you ? mac : of course i do . jill : well , then why the rush ? why now ? billy : stop badgering her , mom . jill : i 'm not badgering her . i want an answer to this ! is this really the way you want to start your new life ? mac : i 'd be lying if i said my dad 's opinion did n't matter to me , but it does n't change the fact that i love your son . i have to listen to my heart . jill : oh , my god , you have to listen to common sense , both of you ! this is the wot t possible time to get married ! you just started your education ! you do n't have your parents ' support ! and i am going through a very difficult time in my life . i just found my birth mother , your grandmother . why do n't you just wait till that all dies down ? billy : then you 'd just come up with something else ! jill : billy , please , give me some time to get used to this ! billy : and then what ? you 're gon na come around ? mom , we all know that 's never gon na happen . you will never approve of this marriage ! we could wait ten years , and you 'd still be against it . well , mac and i are are tired of waiting . we 're getting married on schedule whether you like it or not ! mary : oh ! i ca n't believe what i 'm hearing . oh , is this true ? did you and michael conspire to destroy christine and paul 's relationship ? isabella : lynne is making it sound worse than it really is . mary : i asked you if it was true ! isabella : that marriage was on the rocks . it was over . you know that better than anyone else . mary : then it is true ! michael sent you to my son wh he was vulnerable . isabella : oh , mary , vulnerable ... despite your best efforts , paul is a grown man . he did n't want christine anymore . heasas looking for love , and i came along , and we connected . it 's that simple . lynne : oh , there you have it . the true story of a woman who wrecked a marriage to pay off a debt to a lawyer for god knows what sordid thing you did . and the woman herself standing right here telling us that we should forgive her . it 's no big deal . well , you take your pick , but if you want to move to sunny california and live with that , i suggest you start sleeping with one eye open . mary : isabella , how could you ? isabella : mary , i do n't feel good about this . i wish everything could have been clean and aboveboard . yes , on one hand , i blame michael . but on the other hand , if it was n't for him , i would n't have a wonderful husband and a -- mary : damn you ! lynne : let 's go . let 's go . let 's go . isabella : i 'm still married to paul ! i have his son ! isis is n't over -- not by a long shot ! paul : you getting cold ? i 'll fix the fire . paul : here you go . chris : thanks . paul : get you warmed up in no time . paul : kind of feels like old times , does n't it ? chris : but now our lives have changed forever . paul : chris , my whole relationship with isabella was a lie . i just ... i feel like a fool . i mean , i never should have let anything get in the way of my coming to see you . chris : do n't do that . our marriage was at the breaking point . we were n't living some idyllic fantasy back then . paul : we could have been . you know , we could have been . we were just never given the chance . paul : chris , i ... chris : i need you ! paul : are you sure ? chris : yes . i 'm sure right now i need you ! | jill is upset that catherine is paying for billy and mac to get married . billy says that they will get married with or without her blessing . |
phyllis : reboot . reboot . guys , all directories are empty . they 're all empty , and everything is erased here . um , we are not gon na make the launch . daniel : you got backup , right ? phyllis : yeah , definitely . but , um , it 's off - site and it 's gon na take forever to retrieve . this is really bad . um , daniel , call i.t . , please . daniel : okay , i 'm on it . jack : use any number you have . ( door slams ) nick : whoa . whoa . what 's the crisis ? jack : the system is down . we 've lost the web site . phyllis ca n't bring it up again . amber : well , how did that happen ? jack : a virus , i 'm guessing . nick : they 're usually hidden in e - mail attachments . daniel : yeah , or an i.m . link , but i do n't know who would let that in . sharon : well , do n't we have any virus protection ? phyllis : yeah , we do , but it 's not infallible , especially when we have somebody who works here who has backed - up e - mail and no computer sense . sharon : you think i caused this ? jack : did you ? think about it . did you open any attachments ? did you click in any i.m . links ? sharon : no . no . i mean , i - i do n't think so . no . i -- phyllis : but -- but you do n't know . you 're not sure ... sharon : right . phyllis : because you do n't have any computer skills , so you would n't know . nick : listen , we do n't -- we -- we do n't know that it was sharon 's fault . phyllis : well , who else could it be ? nick : i do n't know . it could be any of us . phyllis : any of us know how not to get a virus . sharon does n't . listen , it does n't matter because you always take her side . it does n't matter . nick : what are you talking about ? phyllis : with art , editorial , everything . sharon : first of all , yes , i do have basic computer skills , and if i did click on something accidentally -- phyllis : it does n't matter . it does n't matter . we are so screwed , guys . this is really serious . jack : sorry does n't help right now . phyllis : ( sighs ) sharon : gee , thanks , jack . [ scene_break ] alistair : ( whistling ) jill : oh , there you are . alistair : jill ! might i say you look extraordinarily beautiful this evening ? jill : mm - hmm . alistair : oh ... jill : yes , you may . alistair : uh , i was just about to enjoy lasagna al forno . would you like to join me ? jill : alistair , you are on the clock , all right ? you need to find out why a woman who loves money , namely gloria , wants to give a ton of it away , and find out now . alistair : but it would be much easier on a full stomach . jill : not so fast . we need to get a game plan . alistair : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : so that 's it ? all i have to do is sign ? man : once you sign , it 's irrevocable . gloria : ( sighs nervously ) $ 50 million for charity . man : which leaves you $ 50 million of your own . gloria : that 's just the way i want it . keith , i 've done a lot of things i 'm not proud of in my life . but that $ 50 million is gon na clean up my karma . i know it . keith : well , i hope you 're prepared for some attention . gloria : absolutely not . it has to be anonymous . keith : these things tend to get out eventually . you may find men throwing themselves at your feet . [ scene_break ] [ jeff remembering ] jeff : ( moans ) gloria : ( moans ) jeffrey ! jeffrey ! oh , god ! kay : oh , i 'm glad i caught you alone . jeff : katherine . sorry , i was lost in thought . kay : well , um , i 'd like to give you another one to consider . do n't leave gloria . [ scene_break ] jana : select one , please . kevin : ( sighs ) jana : ( sighs ) kevin : you 're reading my cards ? jana : not yours . ours . kevin : so what ? no more gallery assistant ? you want to be a soothsayer instead ? jana : i just want to make sure that we 're still in psychic synch after that `` pictionary `` disaster . kevin : we lost because you decided to impersonate picasso instead of drawing a gun . jana : ( sighs ) jana : oh , god . i 'm afraid it 's much worse than that . kevin : what does it mean ? jana : a bad night in genoa city and terrible fortune for you and me , right ? of course . it has to happen to us . [ scene_break ] chloe : ooh . lily : chloe , whatever is in here is rolling around all over the place . chloe : oh , hair products . they 'll survive . devon : all of that stuff is your hair products ? chloe : no , of course not . there 's some in that box , too . and face products in that one over there . i mean , a girl ca n't have too many . ooh , we can do facials . devon : hmm , no , i 'm okay . where do you plan on puttin ' all this stuff , chloe ? chloe : guest bathroom . lily : uh , there 's just one bathroom . chloe : uh , you 've got to be kidding me . devon : one already really crowded bathroom . but i have an idea , though . we can put all lily 's stuff underneath the sink . lily : ( chuckles ) devon : i 'll take this upstairs . chloe : okay . cane : all right , where does this belong ? lily : uh ... uh , in the zoo . cane : uh , no , lily . this is chloe 's lucky giraffe . lily : she 'll be lucky if devon does n't donate it to charity . cane : hmm . and , uh ... well . this was by the front door . lily : oh . lily : oh , it 's my `` restless style `` cover . cane : yeah , you mean your former `` restless style `` cover . lily : `` dear lily , sorry about how things worked out this time , but we want you to be proud of this beautiful cover . this is just the beginning of a brilliant career . your mother would be proud . love , sharon . `` cane : yeah , that 's really nice of her , huh ? lily : yeah . oh , my mom loved sharon . cane : yeah , and i can see why . lily : you know , i know i do n't have the real cover , but i will have tear sheets , and i 'm very proud of that . devon : what the hell is this ? there is no safari in the living room . this thing 's gon na bunk with you two . lily : uh , no . i thought chloe would sleep on the couch . devon : no , she 's not gon na sleep on the couch . what if i want to -- to watch tv or hang out with roxanne , or eat ramen in my boxers at 2 : 00 in the morning ? it 's not gon na happen . chloe : ooh . ( jungle sounds emit from box ) cane : wait -- wait -- wait . wh - what is that noise ? chloe : ambient noise machine . the serengeti at sunset . ahh , do n't worry . you 'll get used to it . [ scene_break ] jeff : thank you , esther . um , could we have a little more sugar , please ? esther : uh , my pleasure , mr. bardwell . esther : after all , it 's free . jeff : um , i still do n't understand why you would suggest that i stay married . kay : well , i 've been watching you and jill , and , um , i just do n't think you would be as happy with her as you would be with gloria . jeff : ( scoffs ) that 's ridiculous . kay : oh , your face -- it betrays you . when someone mentions gloria , uh , you smile before you remember to frown , and your eyes , they light up . jeff : yeah , because she makes me furious . kay : jeffrey , it 's a thin line between love and hate . jeff : uh - huh , and i know which side of that line i 'm on . kay : the longer you carry on with jill , the more she 's going to become attached to you . understand ? because we know your heart belongs to someone else , does n't it ? jeff : ( laughs ) you -- you could n't be more wrong . [ scene_break ] jill : there he goes , and there you go . oh , alistair ? full report tonight . alistair : ( sighs ) oh , gloria ! gloria , my dear . may i join you ? gloria : i do n't think so , alistair . not tonight . alistair : hmm . [ scene_break ] jack : i still want to know how we got this virus . nick : yeah , we have a state - of - the - art firewall . daniel : yeah , and antivirus that updates every day . phyllis : yeah , every computer has it , even sharon 's . man : the new ones have a few hours before they 're defeated . nick : and we got a new one , right ? jack : oh , lucky us . sharon : do you know what it was attached to ? man : two possible subject lines -- `` cure male impotence now `` or `` make 50k from home . `` sharon : well , phyllis , i would never open either one of those . amber : hmm . [ scene_break ] lily : uh , what are those ? chloe : my clowns . i scour garage sales and -- and flea markets to find the most garish , most kitschiest ones i can find . devon : mission accomplished . chloe : i know . can you believe that people actually collect these things ? cane : uh , no . you mean people like you . chloe : uh , no . i do it `` ironically . `` lily : um , chloe , question . where do you plan on putting those ? chloe : oh , just , you know , scatter them around the room . ooh , like , can i move that , uh , i do n't know -- b - baseball memorabilia ? devon : no , you ca n't . lily : yeah , no , you ca n't . chloe : oh . devon : you can take those clowns to lily 's room , and they can ride around on that giraffe of yours . and i mean that ironically . chloe : oh . devon : i need to get some air . later . chloe : boy . ( door slams ) cane : wow . lily : yeah . cane : you know , i have an idea . lily : hey , you think we should start collecting black velvet elvis paintings ? cane : no . i think that you should let chloe have your room , and you should move in with me . lily : ahh , yes , devon would love that . cane : and so would i . just the two of us -- no chloe , no critters , and , uh , no clowns . lily : well , i mean , i would love waking up next to you every morning . cane : but ? lily : but , i mean , i do n't know , i just -- you know , i went from high school to being married to divorced to you to being pregnant and then , you know , to not . cane : and by that reckoning , you should be middle - aged by now . lily : yeah . but , you know , what i have n't had a chance to do is just live life on my own . cane : oh , miss independent . lily : you know , you and i , we have n't had a chance to just enjoy each other , you know ? and date like a normal couple . and i 'm so looking forward to that . and you understand , right ? cane : of course i do . and i will just have to court you , miss winters . lily : ha ha . does anyone court anyone anymore ? cane : yes . lily : ( chuckles ) chloe : oh , do n't mind me . just doing a little spiritual cleansing . oh , you know , and we should really think about feng shui - ing the furniture . lily : ( coughs ) cane : ( whispers ) okay . [ scene_break ] amber : when she finds out i let in that virus , your mom 's gon na kill me . daniel : well , jack and nick probably are n't gon na buy you a muffin basket either . amber : do i have to tell them ? daniel : yes , you have to tell them , and i 'd do it before that i.t . guy figures it out and tells them for you . nick : okay . phyllis : what ? what , amber ? what is it ? amber : well , i - i think -- you know , i 'm -- maybe i - i might have opened up something that kind of let in the virus , and i 'm sorry . sharon : okay , amber , just what did you open ? amber : well , i - it w - was n't that male impotence thingy . it was , uh , the make 50 grand in the privacy of your own home . ( laughs nervously ) yeah , i mean , i love the penthouse , but the rent 's kinda killin ' me . phyllis : oh , really ? yeah , that -- that 's a good thing to tell your landlord . amber : oh . i 'm really , really sorry . i mean , just tell me what i can do to -- jack : there 's nothing -- nothing that you can do . phyllis : all right . man : can i talk to you guys for a second ? phyllis : yeah . yeah . just -- just one sec . um , sharon , i - i suppose that , um , you know , we owe you an apology of some sort . ( clears throat ) yeah , here we come . amber : please do n't be mad , okay ? i 'm turning my spam filter up to , like , the max . daniel : ( whispers ) oh , i think this goes a little deeper than the e - mail , amber . i think we both know that . this whole little get - rich - quick craze of yours needs to stop . amber : ( whispers ) it was a simple mistake . daniel : oh . oh , a simple mistake . just -- just like marrying cane , right ? and just like hanging on to that bag full of money and not turning it over to the police . amber : i was n't the only one who wanted the money . daniel : and almost tanking my mom 's webzine the night before the launch -- you call all those simple little mistakes . that just does n't quite cut it . ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] chloe : ( gasps ) ooh ! careful , guys ! that chair is worth a mint . set it down carefully . devon : you know , it would look really good -- cane : ( sneezes ) devon : bless you . it 'd look really good next to a dumpster . or maybe even in a dumpster . chloe : you 're kidding , right ? that chair is fierce . right , lily ? lily : actually , it 's not . cane : yeah , it 's either , uh , awfully fierce or fiercely awful . devon : emphasis on the `` awful . `` cane : uh - huh . chloe : you people simply have never been exposed to the truly trendy , okay ? and i am going to change that . devon : well , in this case , change is not a good thing . chloe : and then i 'm going to teach you about decorating . lily : chloe , we need to talk . chloe : ( gasps ) ooh , roomy meeting . love that . lily : yeah , no . um , actually , you know , you 're not our -- our roommate . you 're our guest . see , we have some house rules . cane : oh , you do ? devon : y - yeah , we -- we do now . chloe : o - o - okay , i 'm fine with that . go . lily : well , the big one is is that you respect this house and the people who live in it . chloe : totally . devon : you 've got ta respect our space , our stuff . cane : yeah , and especially they 're , uh , taste . lily : right . so , chloe , the chair 's got ta go . devon : yes . chloe : well , look at you . the shy , little contest winner turned into a diva . aw , you make mama so proud . you know , i - i 'm sorry . i came i here like a tornado . you know ? and you know , if -- if you want that baseball crap on the thing , then fine , and i 'll just move that to my office . cane : how about i just throw it gently into the back of the s.u.v . and take it to jabot for you ? devon : my baseball crap thanks you . cane : uh - huh . chloe : okay , so , um , that 's all settled , so how about i take you all out for a drink ? my treat . devon : i think i 'm just gon na have some alone time , hit the books . chloe : oh , no , no , no , no , no , no . you -- you have to go , too , or else i 'm going to sit there and talk about hair and girly things until cane goes out of his mind . cane : oh , god , please come . please . devon : all right , i 'll come . one drink , all right ? cane : thank you . chloe : yes ! okay , and then you know what ? you really have to show me where all the garage sales are , 'cause i 'm telling you , this clown thing is really gon na grow on you . devon : oh , yeah ? cane : so why do n't you tell me how that felt , huh ? lily : uh , how what felt ? cane : you know , setting the rules with chloe for a change . lily : actually , you know what ? it felt great . cane : oh , yeah ? so is this clowns today , chairs tomorrow , and by the weekend , the rest of her stuff will be in a shoebox , and after that -- world domination . lily : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] kevin : there you go . gloria : ask . kevin : ask what ? gloria : if my karma has changed . kevin : has your karma changed ? gloria : you bet it has . i am about ready to reap the benefits of all the good karma jana 's been talking about . ( whispers ) oh , i 'm so excited . alistair : gloria . ( chuckles ) what are the odds of our meeting here ? you must stop following me around . gloria : yes , i will try , alistair . alistair : i 'll let you make it up t to me . we 'll have some coffee . gloria : not to be rude , but i 'm having a conversation . a private conversation with my son and his fiancée . alistair : i see . my apologies . i shall be waiting for you . kevin : he 's your good karma ? gloria : i hope not . man : excuse me . do n't i know you ? gloria : i do n't think so . man : you have the kind of face a man does n't forget . are n't you gloria bardwell ? gloria : why , yes , i am . and you are ? man : serving you . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , where are you off to ? jeff : i want to see if jill wants to grab some dinner . i 'm trying to catch her before she leaves work . kay : yes , well , you just remember what i said . hmm ? jeff : ( sighs ) i do n't know how many ways i can say this . but i am completely and utterly not in love with gloria . kay : oh , well , you know , the only word i do n't believe is `` not , `` because you are completely and utterly in -- jeff : i appreciate that you 're looking out for your daughter . kay : but i know what i know , jeffrey . jeff : i really do care for jill . ( cell phone rings ) jeff : ( sighs ) gloria ? kay : see ? perfect timing . jeff : um , actually i was on my way -- right now ? see you soon . kay : ( laughs ) gloria calls , and you go running . you know , that 's what i call `` illustrating my point . `` jeff : ( scoffs ) jill : jeffrey ! jeff : ahh , jill ! got ta run . jill : oh . where 's he rushing off to ? kay : he is going to see the woman he loathes . [ scene_break ] phyllis : yeah , amber , what do you want ? amber : i 'm just really sorry i fell for that piece of spam . phyllis : `` make 50k from home . ask me how . `` right ? did it help ? amber : no . phyllis : too bad , because if we ca n't launch this webzine , you 're fired . nick : yeah , have a glass of ouzo for me , man , and trust me , find a date and go check out that sunset . yeah , cool . the 25th will be perfect . thank you . all right , see you , reilly . jack : was that the travel reporter ? nick : yeah . jack : sounded like you sent him to greece . nick : yeah , crete , mykonos , and santorini . jack : i thought we agreed the second issue vacation destination was buenos aires . nick : yeah , well , argentina 's having winter thunderstorms , and the airport 's been closed for a couple days . jack : well , the greek islands are totally over exposed . i would have chosen a different location . nick : yeah , so ? jack : so you never consulted me on any of this . nick : jack , you 're the one who said there ca n't always be a consensus . you may have to pull the trigger at some point . i just pulled it . jack : nick just took it upon himself to change the vacation destination for issue number two . if it tanks , it 's on his head . sharon : mm , just like that cyber thing was on my head ? oh , that 's right . that was n't my fault . nick : so did you hear from i.t . ? phyllis : he 's still working . he 's still working . ( clears throat ) i am sorry about what i said before -- that you always go to sharon 's rescue . nick : it 's okay . everybody 's a little stressed . we 'll just , uh ... we 'll just forget about it . phyllis : yeah . yeah , let 's forget about it . i mean , these computer disasters , they -- they bring out really crazy reactions in people , do n't they ? yeah , i mean , like , um ... nick : mm - hmm . phyllis : like sharon does . my -- my reaction is to get very irritated because , um , i think she 's passive - aggressive , which , of course , she definitely is . and it 's funny , because your reaction is to just go to her aid . is n't that funny ? nick : yeah . i tell you what . let 's , uh ... let 's talk about this later . i think that 'll be best . and , uh , we 'll just , you know , do that . phyllis : sure . nick : i 'm gon na go find tech . amber : jack ? line two 's for you . it 's the printer . um , if i could take a minute to apologize -- jack : not now , amber . not now . mitch , what do you got ? no , that 's not what we agreed -- what do you mean `` equipment malfunction `` ? no -- after the exorbitant amount we paid for a rush job ? thanks for nothin ' . okay , the printer can no longer guarantee delivery on the time promised . sharon : what does that mean ? phyllis : that means we may not launch tomorrow in any form . ( phone lines ringing ) amber : `` restless style , `` this is amber . please hold . `` restless style , `` this is amber . please hold . `` restless style , `` this is amber . um , i 'm sorry , our e - mail is temporarily down . uh , please hold for editorial . ( sighs ) daniel : the i.t . guy is still in the server room . nick : yeah , we know . thanks . daniel : hey , uh , mom , i was wondering if maybe you could do me a little favor here ? phyllis : yeah , sure . in my copious free time , i 'll -- i 'll do you a favor . daniel : okay , um , i was wondering if you could cut amber some slack ? come on . we all know how sorry she is . nick : daniel , she was reading spam at work , and downloaded an infected attachment . i mean , it 's not the smartest move i 've ever seen . phyllis : no . daniel : yeah , no , it 's not the smartest thing , but we 've all done dumb things in our life , and we all know how much this job means to her . phyllis : oh , she should act like it then . daniel : she does act like it , and you guys know that . i mean , come on . she 's great on the phones . she just -- she made a mistake . made a mistake . nick : amber has quite the champion . phyllis : yep , she does . she does n't deserve him . nick : well , that may be , but it 's your son 's decision . phyllis : well , you know , i would like to find him somebody who , you know -- how do i say this ? somebody who , uh , you would want to bring home to mother . sharon : ( quietly ) like phyllis is really the kind of woman you bring home to mother . amber : uh , jack , its i.t . for you , line one . jack : oh . jack abbot . really ? thank you very much . sharon : what ? jack : he did it . sharon : he did it . nick : hmm . jack : well ? phyllis : hang on . we 're -- we 're back up . nick : that 's what i 'm talkin ' about ! sharon : there . great . jack : yes . daniel : you okay ? jack : everything 's there ? phyllis : all right , yeah . we 're back . it 's all good . [ scene_break ] alistair : now you 're engaged to gloria 's son . why do you think she 's so upset ? jana : because she got some bad news . alistair : money related ? jana : no . and it makes me uncomfortable -- alistair : uh , all right . look , have you heard anything about her giving away substantial amounts of money ? jana : look , if you want money , why do n't you get a job ? did you see the `` help wanted `` sign in the window there ? alistair : hmm . well ... kevin : `` the petition is hereby made for the dissolution of said marriage on the grounds '' -- hold on just a sec . gloria : oh , no . jana : what ? what is it ? gloria : jeffrey wants half of my estate . $ 25 million . that only leaves me with $ 25 million . jana : ( whispering ) you know kevin thinks you 've got $ 500 million ? gloria : ha ! would n't that be nice . jana : ( normal voice ) well , if half is $ 25 million , that still leaves you with quite a lot , gloria . gloria : yeah , but not to live the generous lifestyle i want to . you know , karma ai n't cheap . i guess this divorce just is n't gon na happen . jeff : you summoned ? [ scene_break ] chloe : i won . whoo ! come on , cane . ( australian accent ) i thought aussies knew how to drink . ( normal voice ) waiter ! mama needs a refill . devon : you know , vodka and , uh , air is a bad combo . you should probably slow down , hmm ? chloe : ( blows raspberry ) lay off . it 's not like i 'm pregnant . ( gasps ) i 'm so sorry . i 'm so -- i 'm so sorry , lily . i 'm sorry . devon : no , you 're not . you are pathetic . lily : no , devon , it 's -- it 's fine . i do n't want to be that girl that everyone feels like they have to edit themselves around . cane : let 's just let this go , okay ? chloe : no , no , no , no , no . it 's my fault . please , just tell at me . berate me . i deserve it . lily : yes , i lost the baby . and it still hurts . but , you know , it does n't hurt just because somebody mentions it . i 'm not that fragile . chloe : you 're sure ? lily : yes , i 'm positive . chloe : ( sighs ) because i so totally apologize . cane : chloe , lily 's good . okay ? in fact , she 's great . let 's just move on and change the subject , okay ? chloe : he is amazing . tell me , if you were into guys , you 'd be into him , right ? devon : i 'm gon na chalk that up to one too many happy drinks for you , all right ? chloe : ohh . devon : you are definitely cut off . excuse me , waitress ? hi . could we get a cup of coffee , please ? thanks . [ scene_break ] phyllis : all right , you guys can take off . we 're just waiting for the printer . daniel : okay . well , good luck with that . amber : yeah , good luck with that , um . phyllis : mm - hmm . amber : you know , i - i just , um , i wanted to apologize again for , you know , all that . phyllis : it 's okay . no problem . forget it . amber : yeah ? daniel : ( mouthing words ) amber : well , thanks . phyllis : you know , this is the only reason i married you . nick : ahh , you 're such a sweet talker . phyllis : i apologize . nick : oh , what for ? phyllis : you know what for . nick : it 's okay . we 're all good . jack : hey , what are you doin ' ? sharon : oh , i 'm just downloading every virus i can find . jack : you can always forward them to me . i deserve it . i 'm very sorry i did n't defend you , that i jumped right on the `` sharon 's fault `` bandwagon . sharon : apology accepted . jack : just like that ? sharon : well , no . i mean , i 'm gon na want dinner for two sometime this week , and , um , i want that in bed . and then , you know , we 'll see how it goes from there . jack : okay . ( telephone rings ) nick : `` restless style , `` this is nick . yeah ? oh , you the man . thanks . that was the printer . they made their deadline . trucks are being loaded as we speak . jack : yes ! [ scene_break ] kay : have you seen the business section ? there 's a construction uptick in the northeast . you 're still not talking to me , right ? jill : it was patently obvious that when you said , `` the woman jeff loathes , `` you meant the woman jeff loves , and that woman was not me . kay : well , i did n't mean to hurt your feelings . jill : ( sighs ) katherine , you always say and do exactly what you mean to say and do , and we both know it . kay : oh , jill , i just , uh , thought you should know who really has jeffrey 's heart . jill : and he told you this ? kay : no . jill : of course he did n't . why is it that every time a man finds me attractive , you find some way to muck it up ? you did the same thing with ji min . kay : oh , nonsense . jill : it 's not nonsense , katherine . it threatens you in some way . kay : i am trying to protect you . jill : oh , my god . do you have any idea how insulting that is ? i happen to be a very smart woman , katherine , and a strong woman , and i can take care of myself . [ scene_break ] kevin : you are 68 cents short . alistair : well , i 'd be happy to recite a sonnet or two . kevin : oh , forget it . alistair : well , i hope they 're happy . kevin : they 're not . they 're getting a divorce . it 's official . gloria : maybe we 're being a little bit too hasty . i mean , i know that our romance is n't perfect , but is divorce really our only option ? jeff : well , given that we ca n't stand to be together , i 'd say yes . gloria : maybe we really ca n't stand to be apart . jeff : are you saying you 're still in love with me ? gloria : no . i 'm just saying there might be an alternative . jeff : right . i 'm going ahead with the divorce . gloria : do you want to see me destitute -- asking for half my estate ? jeff : ( chuckles ) that 's what you ca n't stand . you 'll scrape by just fine on $ 50 million . gloria : it wo n't be $ 50 million . it 'll only be $ 25 million . i gave the other half to charity to improve my karma . jeff : what ? gloria : yeah . a lot of good it did , right ? jeff : get it back . gloria : i ca n't do that . i fixed it so it 's irrevocable . jeff : oh , i do n't think so . gloria : hmm . [ scene_break ] lily : all right , i 'm gon na get the air mattress , and then if she starts to get sick , then just point her towards the giraffe . cane : yeah , to the giraffe . chloe : mm . ( grunts ) cane : oh , chloe . chloe , chloe , chloe . chloe : where is devon ? he move out 'cause of me ? cane : no , he went to get some aspirin because of you , so just -- just sit there . chloe : ohh . cane : relax , all right ? and , uh , we 'll take you upstairs in a minute . chloe : oh , really ? you gon na carry me ? cane : uh , yeah , 'cause i got a feeling if you walk , you 're gon na do more falling than walking . chloe : oh . oh , you 're so nice . you know that ? lily is so lucky to have you . cane : okay , just relax . i 'm gon na get you some coffee , o -- chloe : okay . [ scene_break ] alistair : i have fantastic news . jill : you found out why gloria 's dumping money . alistair : gloria and jeffrey are getting divorced . it 's official . jill : i already know that , alistair . alistair : but i 'm confirming . that 's important in these matters . jill : have you found out anything new ? anything i do n't already know ? alistair : madam , gloria is a very guarded woman . jill : that 's it . stick a fork in it . you 're done . alistair : well , please , just one more chance ! jill : sorry , mata hari . you 're off the payroll . your days as a spy are over . good - bye . have a good life . alistair : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] jeff : i do n't know how many more ways i can say this , but you can not give away half of money that is half mine . gloria : and i do n't think you 're listening to me . all i have is $ 50 million . half of that 's $ 25 million . i 'm afraid that 's all you 'll get . jeff : i expect to get back half of what you had before that idiotic donation -- half of $ 100 million . gloria : that 's $ 50 million . jeff : ha ! now we 're getting someplace . gloria : i do n't have $ 50 million . jeff : gee , not my problem , sweet cheeks . gloria : and what if i do n't give it to you ? jeff : well , looking on the really , really bright side , you 'll have great karma in your cellblock . gloria : that silly , old threat . jeffrey , you do n't really want to send me to prison , do you ? jeff : want to bet ? $ 50 million to me , or you 'll soon be starring in a remake of `` women in chains . `` gloria : but that 'll leave me with nothing . i 'll be broke . [ scene_break ] phyllis : tomorrow , the world will meet `` restless style , `` in print and on the web . jack : tomorrow morning , we will wake up , and there will be a magazine out there . sharon : a really good magazine . phyllis : yeah . nick : a really great magazine . phyllis : that 's right , a really great one . it 's so wild . you work on something for this many months , and then it 's out of your hands . sharon : yeah , it 's out of our hands . nick : the fearsome foursome . phyllis : yeah , with a few scratches along the way . nick : ( chuckles ) sharon : yeah , that 's nothing . jack : less than nothing . shall we ? [ next_on ] ( elevator bangs ) victor : i guess we 're stuck . david : hello ! alistair : ( whispers ) how about a drink ? jill : you 're very bad . jeff : oh , and you 're wonderful . i 'm crazy about you . | restless style is still having issues , one of them being amber who downloaded a get rich link from a spam e - mail , which spawned a virus . but at the end of the day it all works out and the mag is set to launch on its scheduled date . chloe moves into the campus house , terrorizing lily , cane and devon with her horrific collectibles and also hording lily and cane 's alone time . in a drunken stupor she pulls cane into a very unexpected kiss . jill wants alistair to get the goods on glo while kay wants jeff to stay married to glo . jeff wants glo 's money ; the other half she did not donate to charity . if jeffrey does n't get this he will turn her in . glo tells him desperately that if she gives him 50 million she will be dead broke . |
( cell phone rings ) lily : hi , it 's lily . cane : and this is lily 's husband - to - be in exactly ... whoa , baby , we better get a move on . lily : can you believe this day is finally here ? cane : i ca n't wait to walk down the aisle with you . lily : well , it wo n't be long now . ( doorbell rings ) cane : uh , that 's my best man . lily : go . um , i love you . cane : i love you , too , sweetheart . lily : bye . colleen : how excited are you right about now ? lily : ( laughs ) if you were n't here , oh , my gosh . colleen : i 'd be pulling you down off the ceiling , right ? lily : yes , you would . oh , i got ta get dressed . olivia : no , no , no . not right now . there 's something we have to do first , and we have to do it now . lily : oh , okay . neil : do n't you worry , baby girl . we will get you to the church on time . olivia : mm - hmm . lily : chuckles . [ scene_break ] nina : why did katherine want us here so early again ? mac : so she could make sure everything 's perfect . kay : well , the sanctuary is just lovely . ready to go . nina : murphy . dude , you look hot . murphy : oh . ( chuckles ) well , when i married katherine , who knew i 'd be wearing a monkey suit every other day . kay : oh , stop . stop . nina : ( laughs ) kay : um , i do n't suppose anyone has heard from jill . mac : oh , i 'm the last person she 'd call . nina : and second - to - the - last . kay : oh . god , i hope for cane 's sake she makes it in time for the ceremony . nina : it was really nice of cane to invite us . kay : well , yes , of course . you 're -- you 're all family . well , you know . in a way . mac : guess who else is coming . cane 's brother . nina : billy ? mac : mm . nina : wow . i thought those two did n't get along . mac : they do n't , but cane reached out to him personally , and chloe , of course . kay : billy did accept his invitation ? mac : mm - hmm . murphy : oh , wait . that 's great . i mean , putting their differences aside , huh ? even for one day . kay : that 's wonderful . i mean , he 's going to be here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , thank you . thank you . billy : well , it is quite a haul . phyllis : it is , is n't it ? you know , this wedding / anniversary issue is a huge , huge , huge success . nick : oh , yeah . phyllis : it really is . my gosh . you know that restlessstyle.com is burning up the web ? and also our advertisers are calling and commending us for thriving this year . billy : well , any startup that can vi -- survive in this economy , my hat 's off to you . that 's -- that 's -- that 's great stuff . phyllis : thanks . billy : i mean it . nick : thanks , billy . chloe : it was in this bin . i swear i put it here . i -- phyllis : hey , you look great . chloe : thank you . thank you . i 'm just looking for something . i need -- need to spice it up a little . nick : you guys headed to the reception ? chloe : yeah , i - i ca n't believe that we were actually invited . can you believe we 're invited ? billy : huh . chloe : yeah . nick : well , we 're gon na go , too . we 're gon na be late . we have a lot to do here . phyllis : yeah . yeah , well , we -- we actually were n't invited to the ceremony . we 're going to the reception , though . billy : yeah , i got ta hand it to cane . he was sincere about wanting me to be at the wedding . the whole brotherly thing keeps throwin ' me for a loop , but i do n't know , i figured what the hell ? free champagne , right ? yeah . chloe : yeah , and if we 're lucky , maybe we 'll some fireworks , 'cause you never know with this crowd , right ? billy : mm . [ scene_break ] ashley : thank you so much for last night . you 're so sweet . you 're so wonderful . you actually made me forget all the horrible things that have been happening around here and that horrible estella . victor : did i ? it was wonderful . ( sighs ) i hope you understand why i only reassigned her . it 's not that i do n't believe you . i just do n't like to fire someone unless i 'm absolutely certain that they were disloyal . ashley : well , i would n't want you to do something you did n't feel right about , would i ? victor : mm . ashley : i guess i 'll just be grateful that she 's not here anymore . thank you . victor : ( sighs ) i 'd do anything to minimize your stress and the baby 's stress . anything . ashley : i really appreciate that . victor : mm - hmm . ashley : thank you . victor : will you be all right if i go to the office for a while ? ashley : of course . i 'll be fine . do n't give it a thought . [ scene_break ] adam : paris , france . pompidou centre . bonjour . parlez vous anglais ? great . um , my name is ryan hathaway . i , uh , i teach art history at the university of wisconsin here in the united states . i was a big fan of sabrina costelana 's . yes , uh , terrible , terrible tragedy . anyway , um , i was wondering , uh , i understand that she ... she gave a tutorial of the last show that she curated there , and i was hoping that i could get a recording of it . a podcast ? excellent . uh , wh - what 's the name of the web site ? great , thank you very much . this is very helpful . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] billy : hey , all . kay : well , where 's that darling little girl of yours ? chloe : oh , my mom is watching her . she sneezed once , and the next thing you knew , she was in quarantine . kay : ( chuckles ) chloe : ( chuckles ) nina : that sounds exactly like esther . kay : well , that 's wonderful you both could come . billy : yeah , cane invited me . i 'm here for him . [ scene_break ] cane : lily 's ring . devon : ( chuckles ) cane : you guard this with your life , okay ? devon : all right . she 's gon na love this . cane : ( sighs ) devon : she is gon na love this even more . what is this engraving on the inside ? is that a kangaroo , man ? cane : yeah , uh , a mate of mine who 's an artist back home made the ring so lily would always be reminded she 's married to an aussie from the outback . devon : ( chuckles ) well , let me tell you . i got lily 's ring for you in my pocket , and it looks like the both of you have been to the engravers . cane : yeah . ( doorbell rings ) cane : oh , one second . devon : yeah . cane : yes ! jill : ( laughs ) cane : oh , you made it . mm . jill : oh , i would have crawled on my hands and my knees . there was no way in hell i was gon na miss this day . cane : ( sighs ) devon : jill , you look beautiful . jill : oh , thank you devon . considering i 've been on planes all night long . devon : really ? well , you would never know . jill : thanks . devon : i 'm gon na take off . and i 'll meet you at the church , all right ? cane : you got it . thanks . jill : bye . cane : bye . ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) ( exhales deeply ) jill : ( sighs ) cane : oh , mom , come here . there 's no tears before the ceremony . jill : no , i know . i know . i know . i know . it 's just you and i have been robbed of so many years , and today of all days , i feel so blessed to be able to share this with you , the happiest day of your life . cane : god is smiling down on both of us . jill : you know , so is your father . i 'm sure of it . i , um , i stopped by the house on the -- the way from the airport . i wanted to bring you something . cane : are they dad 's ? jill : yeah . i 'm sure he would have wanted you to have them . oh , god , he 'd be so proud of you . i 'm so proud of you . cane : come here . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] colleen : ( laughs ) lily : ooh - la - la . colleen : something blue and something new . i hope cane likes it . lily : oh , i will make sure that he does . ( laughs ) colleen : ( laughs ) neil : okay , that 's a little too much information , guys . lily : ( laughs ) olivia : okay , it 's my turn . lily : okay . oh , thank you . ( gasps ) aunt liv . olivia : it 's my lucky bracelet . lily : this is so beautiful . olivia : thanks , sweetie . colleen : so that 's something borrowed . lily : okay . neil : all right , and i have got something old . and wait a minute . i do not mean myself walking you down that aisle . here you go . lily : oh , my gosh . dad , it 's my little ballerina music box . thank you . neil : go ahead . open it up . lily : oh . ( gasps ) oh , my gosh . it 's mom 's hairpin . ( sighs ) i always thought this was so elegant . neil : do you know that when you were a little girl , you used to play dress up with that pin ? lily : yes . i remember i used to pretend that i was a queen of the castle . neil : mm - hmm . your mother , she knew how much you loved that . she , uh , she wanted you to walk down that aisle wearing that pin . it was her biggest wish . she wanted to see you as a real fairy - tale princess . lily : ( sighs ) i mean , wearing mom 's dress and this , i will feel so close to her today . thank you , dad . neil : i love you , baby . lily : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] victor : my darling , i wo n't be long . when i get home , why do n't we go for a drive ? what do you think ? ashley : sounds great . victor : okay . ( doorbell rings ) victor : oh , the laundry service . man : uh , yeah , right . i would have delivered these in the back like usual , but estella left something in the bag by accident . victor : really ? man : i thought maybe she 'd want it back . victor : well , estella no longer works here , but i 'll make sure that she gets it . man : they found it in her blazer pocket in the laundry bag on top of the other stuff . victor : all right . thank you . man : great . [ scene_break ] ( baby cries ) adam : come on . where is it ? sabrina : this is sabrina costelana , curator of contemporary studies at the pompidou . please move your cursor as i take you from one work to the next . click on the first painting , and let 's begin . this avant - garde work , `` bella morte `` by jann woxx , symbolizes death . we can see death is coming , encroaching , as the figure of a beautiful woman is alone in the background . the figure is desolate , hopeless , powerless as the end is near , and it is a cruel death , a terrifying one , as we see reflected in her black eyes . `` black as death `` is a recurring motif in these works . there is no escape . adam : ( chuckles ) it is -- is -- this is too perfect . sabrina : this is sabrina . next ... death is coming ... terrifying . [ humming ] ( baby cries ) ashley : victor ! victor , what is that ? victor : it 's a tape of a baby crying . ashley : where did it come from ? victor : ( sighs heavily ) the laundry service just dropped off laundry , and apparently they found it in a pocket of estella 's jacket . ashley : oh , my god . that is exactly what i heard the night i took my walk in the woods . and it proves that i 've been right all along . estella is the one behind doing all these horrible things . it 's estella . victor : ( sighs ) how could she do something so despicable ? it is utterly incomprehensible . adam : oh , yes . adam : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) adam : ( chuckles ) ( camera shutter clicks ) [ scene_break ] neil : ( quietly ) baby , you look so beautiful in your mother 's dress . i 'm sure she 's smiling down on us right now . lily : ( whispers ) thank you . minister : dearly beloved , we have gathered here today in the presence of god to unite this man and this woman in holy matrimony . [ scene_break ] ashley : that recorder was found in estella 's jacket pocket . it 's the exact same crying sound that i heard the night in the woods . what more evidence do you need ? victor : yeah , it 's pretty damning , is n't it ? i just still find it very hard to believe that she is capable of this . ashley : okay , well , if not her , then whom ? i mean , adam who 's practically blind ? or do you think that i 'm doing this ? that i 'm -- i 'm somehow framing the help because i 've lost my mind ? victor : sweetheart , of course not . ashley : well , you keep saying , `` of course not , `` victor , but how long can you defend a woman that you say is not capable ? what , you think i am capable ? victor : ashley , i 'm not suggesting that you planted this recording . nor am i suggesting that you went into sabrina 's things . i just find it very hard to believe that a woman who has been loyal to me for all these years is capable of such a thing . adam : what 's going on , guys ? you sound upset . victor : adam , would you kindly , um , stay with ashley for a while ? i need to take care of something , all right ? adam : ash , what 's going on ? talk to me . [ scene_break ] ana : forever peace forever more forever love we now implore forever joy two hearts entwine forever mine forever thine ( cheering ) kay : `` lord , make us instruments of your peace . where there is hatred , let us sow love . where there is injury , pardon . where there is discord , unions . where there is doubt , faith . where there is despair , hope . where there is darkness , light . where there is sadness , joy . for it is in giving that we receive . it is in pardoning that we are pardoned . and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life . `` minister : cane and lily would like to exchange some personal thoughts before they take their vows . lily : cane , the first time i saw you , i did n't know that a person could have that many butterflies . ( chuckles ) cane : ( chuckles ) lily : i thought that you were gorgeous and funny and unbelievably smart and sexy and sweet . but i - i did n't know you , so i thought that i should get to know you . i even pretended to interview you for a class just so that we could spend time together . ( chuckles ) cane : ( chuckles ) i remember . lily : ( chuckles ) and i was so surprised to find out that not only were you the guy that i fantasized about , but you were so much more . i have learned that you will always , always do the right thing no matter what . and i know that i can trust in you no matter what . i know that you will be honest and forthright and completely deserving of my faith in you . i know that i can cry during `` casablanca , `` and you wo n't think that i 'm a total nerd ... cane : ( chuckles ) lily : or i can screw up an entire thanksgiving dinner , and you will tell me that it tastes amazing , and you 'll actually mean it . and i know that even on the worst day of my life that you will be there to love me through it , and that someday when we 're old and gray , i will still have butterflies when i look at you . cane : how do i follow that ? lily : ( laughs ) cane : ( laughs ) lily : you will manage . cane : ( sighs ) okay . lily winters , from the moment i saw you , i thought you were impossibly beautiful . i also thought you were impossibly young , and i knew if i laid a hand on you , your dad would kick my butt all the way back to australia . lily : ( laughs ) cane : ( laughs ) ( laughter ) cane : but what impressed me about you the more i got to know you was how wise you are , how mature you are and how levelheaded you are . you ground me , and i 'm a better man for having loved you . and not to mention , you make me laugh more than anyone else i 've ever met , well , except for humphrey , but you wo n't chew on my shoes . ( chuckles ) lily : ( laughs ) cane : i came to america in search of a family i was n't sure if i 'd even find . and now i have two families , and i am marrying the love of my life . i am rich beyond compare . and i stand here now before you knowing that my life is just about to begin . and i 'm gon na share every moment with you . [ scene_break ] nick : i mean , this is a killer . free poster downloads . very cool idea . it 's important that we thank the readers . and i honestly could not be more proud of you . phyllis : i 'm proud of me , too . nick : you accomplished a lot this year . phyllis : ( sighs ) we did . we accomplished a lot together . nick : and you seem , uh ... ( sighs ) at peace with my decision ? phyllis : do i ? well , i mean , you 're at newman , right ? full - time . and i 'll be here full - time . so i 'm okay if we 're okay . nick : we 're very okay . phyllis : yeah ? we 're very okay ? nick : what do you say we get out of here and do some serious celebrating ? phyllis : before , during or after the reception ? nick : why limit ourselves ? phyllis : okay , let 's go . [ scene_break ] victor : what do you have to say for yourself ? estella : i - i do n't understand . what does this have to do with me ? ( baby cries ) victor : that sound familiar ? victor : that is what ashley heard the night of adam 's birthday party when she was walking in the woods near sabrina 's statue . you were taking zapato for a walk . estella : i -- you do n't think that i had s -- victor : that 's exactly what i think . now why in the world would you do this to someone that i love ? estella : mr. newman , i swear to you , i 've never seen that recorder before . someone else is doing this . you have to believe me . victor : this is evidence that was found in the pocket of your blazer . estella : no , no , it 's -- it - it 's false . it was planted . someone 's setting me up . victor : who would want to do this to you or to ashley ? let me ask you something . since ashley has moved to the ranch , do you know of anyone that would want to do her harm ? anyone that -- with access to the grounds and the house ? estella : no , i do n't . but that does n't mean that i 'm guilty . anyone could have put that in my pocket . the fact it was there proves nothing . victor : can you prove that you 're innocent ? estella : ( sighs ) i wish i had answers for you . victor : all right , estella , that 's all i need to know . i 'm gon na have to let you go . estella : but -- you can fire me , but it 's not gon na stop what 's happening with ashley , because i have nothing to do with it . victor : well , we 'll see , wo n't we ? estella : it 's true . you need to keep an eye on her . victor : you stay away from ashley . i 'm warning you . adam : now that we know that it 's estella , we 'll finally be done with this garbage . ashley : victor just did n't want to believe that -- that estella could do something like this . i mean , he was standing right in front of me holding the recorder in his hand , knowing exactly where it came from -- exactly . and he 's still defending her . adam : uh , estella 's worked for him for a long time . ashley : who cares ? i mean , that 's not gon na stop her from trying to run me out of here , obviously . adam : yeah . ( sighs ) you know , that -- that has kind of thrown me a little bit . ashley : what has ? adam : from what i understand , estella got along with nikki . ashley : ( groans ) adam : i know that she was good to , uh , sabrina , but ... ( chuckles ) when she 's around you , i mean , it 's -- it 's pretty obvious that she does n't like you . ashley : you could feel that , right ? adam : yeah . but you know what ? i 'm sure the way that victor ran out of here , he 'll handle this effectively . you 're gon na be okay from now on . you know , estella -- she wo n't be coming anywhere near this place . [ scene_break ] minister : lily and cane have written their own vows . will you repeat them now each to the other before god and these witnesses ? cane : ( clears throat ) lily : ( sighs ) i join you in marriage , cane , to make you my husband for the rest of my days . i will listen when you speak . i will care for you when you 're sick . i will comfort you when you cry , and i will join your laughter with my own . i will always trust and respect you and always look for the good in you and delight in the person that you are becoming . and whatever lies ahead for us , good our bad , i will be your soft place to fall . your love will be my only love , and i will give myself to no other . so with joy and certainty and as a symbol of my promise , i give you this ring . + ( camera shutter clicks ) cane : ( clears throat ) cane : i join you in marriage , lily , to make you my wife for the rest of my days . i will listen when you speak . i will take care of you if you ever get sick . i will comfort you when you cry . i will join your laughter with my laughter . i 'll cherish and i will protect you . i 'll always see the good in you , and i will delight in the person you are becoming . and whatever lies ahead , good or bad , i 'll always be your soft place to fall . and your love , it will be my only love , and i 'll give myself to no other . with joy and with certainty and as a symbol of this promise , i give you this ring . minister : by virtue of the authority vested in me by god and the laws of this state , but most of all by the power of your own love , i pronounce you husband and wife . what god hath joined together , let no one set asunder . cane , you may kiss your bride . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : ( chuckles ) lily : did you engrave a kangaroo in my ring so i 'd always be `` hoppy `` ? cane : ( laughs ) that 's one way to look at it . what does mine say ? aw . `` we 'll always have paris . `` lily : since we fell in love watching rick say it to ilsa . cane : and the paris you created for us right here at home . ( camera beeps ) ( camera shutter clicks ) lily : ooh . cane : ooh , okay . man : all right , big family portrait . step on up here . neil : all right . billy : hey , mom . glad to see you . is everything okay ? jack said that you were in some sort of , like , trouble or -- jill : oh , honey , not now . this is n't the right time . kay : well , i 'm so surprised that you missed the , uh , wedding dinner . jill : why am i not surprised that you 've taken over my son 's whole wedding ? murphy : ( sighs ) mac : beautiful ceremony . chloe : yeah . just like billy 's and mine . excuse me . jill : like this ? cane : ( clears throat ) man : all right . [ scene_break ] adam : ( sighs ) come on . ( computer beeps ) adam : all right . now i just need a little delay . ashley : hey . adam : hey . have you seen my braille workbook ? ( cell phone rings ) ashley : uh , no . hold on just a sec . this could be victor . hello ? sabrina : this is sabrina . ( cup crashes ) ashley : who is this ? ( sound of airplane departing ) sabrina : this is sabrina . ashley : estella , i know this is you . sabrina : death is coming . ashley : estella , stop this immediately . sabrina : this is sabrina . alone ... it is a cruel death ... terrifying ... next . ashley : what is this ? sabrina : it is hopeless . there is no escape . next . ( cell phone crashes ) ashley : oh , my god . adam : ashley ? ashley : i got ta get out of here . adam : you okay ? ashley : i got ta get out of here . oh , my god ! victor : what happened ? ashley : oh , god . victor : what happened ? ashley : ( sobbing ) oh , god . victor : sweetheart , what happened ? ashley : oh , god . victor : my baby , what -- ashley : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , wow , look . nick : ( whistles ) phyllis : wow . nick : viva la france . phyllis : ( laughs ) nick : oh , yay . thank you . phyllis : thanks . gosh , whoever decorated this did a great job . decorated . nick : yeah . how about a toast ? phyllis : all right . nick : to , uh , `` restless style . `` phyllis : ahh , `` restless style , `` yes . nick : and our anniversary . phyllis : salute . nick : salute . [ scene_break ] nina : so you can play nice at a wedding . jill : for my son , nina , i can do anything , so do n't be looking for any closets to shove me in , okay ? nina : day 's not over yet . jill : ( laughs ) i 'm supposed to find that amusing . nina : you know , it was very interesting watching you -- beaming mother of the groom . good for cane , because phillip certainly did n't get that treatment when he married me . jill : you got what you deserved . nina : ( sighs ) i was no angel back then . i admit it . jill : ( snorts ) nina : but i really did love phillip . i still miss him . i wish our son had gotten to know him . jill : i feel the same way . nina : i like cane . he 's a good guy . jill : mm . nina : still a little strange for me , though , you know , to think of him as the real phillip . jill : i 'll always think of phillip as my son . but i thank god every day that he brought cane into my life , too . ( camera beeps ) ( camera shutter clicks ) man : all right , that ought to do it . i should have proofs in a day or two . cane : thanks . lily : oh , great . cane : 'cause my wife and i are anxious to see them . man : congratulations . cane : thank you . lily : thanks . did you hear what you just called me ? cane : yes , and you 'd better get used to it , 'cause you 're gon na hear it for the rest of your life . lily : ( giggles ) cane : come on , let 's go . limo 's waiting . lily : okay , i just want to freshen up . cane : take your time . lily : so -- oh , wait . my , uh , my bouquet . i think i left it up there . cane : oh , i 'll get it . lily : okay . thank you , husband . cane : ( sighs ) lily : i have learned that you will always , always do the right thing no matter what , and i know that i can trust in you no matter what . i know that you will be honest and forthright and completely deserving of my faith in you . cane : forgive me . i 'm in . i took the job . they practically had to beg me before i finally said yes . langley , langley . come on , mate . we have to be patient . we do n't want to seem too eager . ( chuckles ) right . cane : come on , baby . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : ( chuckles ) [ next_on ] woman : tyra , baby . ( laughs ) tyra : aunt virginia . what are you doing here ? jill : cane , i want you to consider taking your father 's name . cane : you want me to be a chancellor ? olivia : she 's got ta be thinking it 's a breakdown . victor : is that what you 're thinking as well ? | cane and lily gets ready for their wedding . colleen asks lily how excited is she right now . nina , mac , kay and murphy arrive at the church early . mac lets everyone know that billy is coming to the wedding . billy is impressed with the wedding / anniversary of `` restless style . `` chloe ca n't believe that she and billy were invited to cane and lily 's wedding . jill arrives for the wedding . ashley thanks victor for last night . adam practices his french through the computer and plans out his next attack on ashley . a man arrives from the laundry service and hands victor a tape recorder that estella had left in her jacket pocket . ashley hears the baby cry and confronts victor about it . ashley declares that estella had been behind this all along . victor ca n't seem to want to believe that this was estella 's doing . |
( door opens ) phyllis : um , i -- daisy , i 'll -- daisy : no , no , i got this . excuse me . daniel : daisy . daisy : hello , daniel . eden : what do you want ? daisy : i do n't really know you that well , but you do n't look like the kind of girl who would make out with a man if you knew he was married . eden : ma -- you married her ? abby : no way . daisy : tell her , daniel . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) tucker : ashley . ( knock on door ) tucker : ashley , i need to talk to you . ( knock on door ) tucker : ashley . come on , baby . ( knock on door ) tucker : come on , open up . [ scene_break ] jack : sarge ! sarge , are you out there ? billy : hey , jack . jack : sar -- billy : jack . jack : billy . billy : mrs. martinez told me that you had , uh , physical therapy . i thought i 'd come down and ask if you wanted a beer . jack : did you see sarge out in the hall just now ? billy : no . are you okay ? are you in pain ? what 's going on ? jack : fine , i 'm f -- i felt something , billy . billy : what , like , in your leg ? jack : my toe . my toe moved ! [ scene_break ] ( persistent knocking on door ) tucker : ashley . come on , i know you 're in there . i see your car in the driveway . ( knock on door ) tucker : come on . i 'm not leaving until we talk . i 'll stay out here all night if i have to . ( knock on door ) tucker : you know i will . come on . i mean it . ( pounding on door ) tucker : you ca n't avoid me forever . you might as well open up . ashley : i have nothing to say to you . tucker : i have a lot to say . the most important thing is that i love you . ashley : do n't ... tucker : just -- just let me in for a minute . [ scene_break ] phyllis : yeah , let 's just -- come on over here for a sec , okay , okay ? come on over here for a sec . daisy : shh , shh , shh . daniel : okay , okay , okay . phyllis : are you drunk , or have you completely lost your mind ? daniel : i had , like , a beer , not even . phyllis : so , uh , you 're telling me you were sober when you married daisy and you were sober when you left your wife on your wedding night to come here and make out with eden ? so you did those two things out of sheer stupidity ? daniel : i was n't planning on making out with eden . phyllis : you know , i really wish you were wasted . daniel : ( scoffs ) me , too . phyllis : yeah , that would make more sense . daniel : you 're not -- you 're not helping the situation right now . phyllis : i 'm -- i 'm not -- daniel : stop . phyllis : i 'm not helping the situation ? you 're not helping the situ -- what 's -- we need to talk . this is very , very serious . we need to talk , and we 're not doing it here . daniel : fine . just give me a second . daisy : shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . daniel : eden , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i should have said something . eden : yeah , you mean like , `` actually , eden , i am married `` ? something like that ? daniel : yeah . abby : wait , daniel , wait . hey , hey ! daniel : what ? abby : what is going on ? daniel : stay out of it , abby . abby : well , i 'm worried about you . daniel : do n't worry about it . my mom 's got that covered . phyllis : come on . let -- let 's go . daisy : in case i was n't clear before , stay away from my husband . abby : ohh ! eden : one word , abby , i swear i 'll deck you . abby : whoa , no ! i 'm as blown away by this as you are . eden : well , i - i seriously doubt that . abby : why would daniel marry that head case ? i mean , unless -- unless he was forced to . eden : well , i do n't care if she held a gun to his head . there is no excuse for what daniel did to me . [ scene_break ] jack : my big toe moved , inside the shoe . come on , do it again ! billy : jack , why do n't you just relax and tell me what you felt ? jack : i do n't know . it 's like -- it 's like ... it 's a weird sensation . it 's very hard to describe . billy : like a reflex ? jack : maybe . uh , m - more like a twitch . it moved , though . i know that . billy : okay , all right , but you did n't see it . jack : no , i felt it . come on , do it again ! billy , uh , believe me , this happened . you got ta believe this . billy : jack , i believe you , okay , but i 'm not a doctor . where 's sarge ? i need to get sarge . jack : i think he just went home . billy : okay , then i 'll go find him , and if i ca n't find him , i 'll get somebody else . jack : wait , wait , wait . s - see if my neurologist is on call . dr. isaacs . billy : isaacs ? okay . jack : this is it -- the miracle i have been praying for . [ scene_break ] eden : i am starting to think that all men are jerks . abby : wow . daniel has got issues . eden : ( sighs ) i asked him straight out what his deal was with daisy , and he said , `` i 'm not gon na marry her . `` abby : so technically , he did n't lie . eden : oh , if you try and defend him -- abby : no , no , i 'm just saying that you asked if he was going to marry her , not if he had married her . eden : well , he should have told me the truth . guess that 's impossible for guys . kyle : whoa , do n't put me in the same category as `` mr. cheater . `` abby : you might want to steer clear of this one . kyle : nah , i brought beer . you okay ? eden : for someone who 's just been publicly humiliated , yeah , i 'm great . kyle : romalotti is the one who looks like an idiot here . abby : mm - hmm . eden : you 're taking my side ? kyle : hey , i will always have your back . one of the benefits i was talking about before . abby : wait . kyle : ( clears throat ) abby : as in `` friends with benefits `` ? eden : as in none of your business . abby : oh , god , are you serious ? what , noah , daniel , and now kyle ? is -- is there anyone you have n't hooked up with yet ? eden : oh , my -- shut it , abby . abby : no , i was just feeling sorry for you ... kyle : whoa , whoa , whoa ... abby : and you got exactly what you deserved tonight ! kyle : whoa , abs . abs , chill . eden : you know what ? its okay , kyle . i can handle your perfidious , self- righteous cousin . oh , are those words too big for you ? well , here 's some you 'll understand . back off , bitch . abby : ( gasps ) ( scoffs ) eden : and i thought this night could n't get any worse . ricky : i 'm just grabbing some food to go , then i 'm heading back to your place to clear out the rest of my stuff . eden : well , hurry up , 'cause i just want to go home . ricky : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] daniel : thanks for the ride , mom . phyllis : we need to finish our talk . daniel : i 'm gon na put lucy to bed . daisy : oh , thanks , honey . here . now mommy and daddy will see you in the morning , sweetie , okay ? daniel : come on , yeah . daisy : ( giggles ) ( sighs ) yeah , you know , i 'm pretty wiped , too , so ... phyllis : too bad . we need to talk . daisy : maybe tomorrow . phyllis : uh , no , not tomorrow . we 're talking now . daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] tucker : there 's no excuse for what i did . i - i know i ca n't expect you to forgive me ... but i hate more than anything that i hurt you . i know that saying i 'm sorry ca n't take that away , but i am . i am so ... sorry . ashley : well , you said from the very beginning that you did n't think you were cut out for marriage , and i should have listened to you , 'cause you were right . tucker : no , ashley , listen . ashley : ( sniffles ) no , you know , i think back , when you were in the hospital , and , uh , i sat by your bedside every day and every night , and i just -- i prayed for you . i just loved you . and jack and abby and even traci said that you were n't good for me , but i told them , `` no , he 's changed from the accident . he 's different . `` tucker : did change . ashley : you did n't . you did not . how can you say that to me ? tucker : this thing with harmony , we -- ashley : it 's how you live your life , tucker . i 've seen it . it 's exactly how you are in business , too . in one day , you have the deal of a lifetime , and then the next day , something better comes along and you just toss it out . tucker : you mean more to me than anything or anyone in this world . ashley : it does n't even matter , because ... nothing lasts in your world , tucker . ( laughs ) and i do n't know what ever made me think that we could . tucker : our love , that 's what . you believed it could help us overcome anything . ashley : clearly , i was wrong . tucker : oh , do n't say that . ashley : look , we ca n't , tucker . we can not overcome this . not ever . [ scene_break ] jack : i 'm telling you both , i felt my toe move . dr. isaacs : well , let 's run a few tests , see what we can find out , hmm ? close your eyes . tell me if you feel anything . anything ? jack : no . dr. isaacs : all right . how about now ? jack : d - d - do it again . dr. isaacs : let 's try something else . keep your eyes closed . you feel that ? jack : no . dr. isaacs : that ? jack : no . damn it ! billy : jack , take it easy . jack : i know what i felt ! dr. isaacs : i know . you think you felt something . jack : what , are you saying i 'm crazy , that i 'm hallucinating ? dr. isaacs : not at all . i 've seen this many times in patients with spinal cord injuries . billy : seen what , doc ? dr. isaacs : similar to an amputee feeling a limb that 's no longer there . jack : you 're saying i did n't feel my toe move ? dr. isaacs : more likely , it 's your brain 's recollection of a sensory input you experienced before your spinal cord was damaged . jack : i 'm drawing on an old memory . dr. isaacs : essentially , yes . billy : there 's is n't another possible explanation ? dr. isaacs : if you had seen the toe move , there might be more to this . billy : okay , but just because jack did n't see his toe move , it does n't mean it did n't move , right ? dr. isaacs : true . billy : so this could be good news in terms of his recovery . dr. isaacs : from what i know of your brother 's case , the chance of this leading to a meaningful change in his condition is unlikely . i 'm sorry . billy : thank you , dr. isaacs . jack : i thought this was it . i thought this was a beginning , that i 'd walk again . billy : i know . [ scene_break ] tucker : ashley , listen . i screwed up . i know that . i also know it 's gon na take some time to make things right again . ashley : you ca n't make things right again . tucker : i can . you 're angry now . i understand that . you go ahead and be angry , despise me if you want to , but i 'm begging you , do n't make any decisions right now . ashley : it 's too late , tucker . i 'm done . tucker : we can get past this . ashley : you 're right . i can get past this , but we 're not doing it together . it 's over . tucker : oh , baby . ashley : do n't . tucker : please ... ashley : it 's over . tucker : give me another chance . ashley : i 'm done giving you chances , tucker . tucker : do n't do this . ashley : i did n't do this . you did this ! all by yourself . you single - handedly destroyed our marriage . you did it ! and if you love me like you say you love me , then you 'll admit it and you 'll walk away . [ scene_break ] billy : talk to me , jack . i know you got ta be really mad here , so you , uh , you can yell , scram , throw something , whatever you like . i 'm here for you . jack : oh , i do n't want to throw anything . i want to ... i want to stick this foot through that wall , prove these worthless legs are worth something . billy : good . that 's a start . we can let it out there . jack : amazing how fast the mind works . in those few minutes between feeling my toe move and the doctor telling me it was all in my head , i convinced myself i was gon na walk again . no more therapy , no more reps , no more sarge , no more wheelchair . i am so sick of this chair . billy : i know you are . i know it 's rough . jack : you have no idea what it 's like to be trapped in this thing . billy : you are right , i do not . jack : i am jack abbott . i have stood toe - to - toe with the most powerful businessmen in the world . i ca n't stand on my own two feet now . billy : okay , jack abbott , is that it ? you gon na give up ? you gon na throw yourself a pity party ? jack : billy , billy , billy . this -- this is a reality check . you heard the doctor . billy : yeah , i heard that doctor . i heard one doctor give you one prognosis . ( chuckles ) are you gon na just take that , huh ? you know what you felt . jack : it does n't matter . i ca n't walk . dr. isaacs 's thinks i 'm never gon na walk again . billy : well , then prove him wrong . make your toe move . you are jack abbott . you are jack abbott , john abbott 's son . you gon na let some doctor tell you what you can and ca n't do ? [ scene_break ] daisy : daniel 's back home with lucy and me , so if you 'll get lost ... phyllis : ( sighs ) daisy : and let us enjoy our wedding night -- phyllis : not only are you drunk , but you 're completely brainless . daniel is not enjoying anything about this farce of a marriage that you forced him into . he 's making out with another woman on your wedding night . does that not tell you something ? daisy : that we need to get to know each other . phyllis : no , no . he 's never going to want you , daisy , not if you keep him trapped here for a million years . daisy : how the hell do you know that ? phyllis : i played out the same scenario when daniel was a baby , with danny . even before daniel was born , i used him to force a man into marrying me . that 's what i did . i kept on convincing myself that if we were a family , he would come to love me . i was wrong . he loves daniel , but he never loved me , not the way i wanted him to . daisy : well , i 'm not you . phyllis : that situation at jimmy 's tonight , with another woman -- that 's your future . daniel 's always gon na be looking for another woman . he 's always going to want someone else besides you . daisy : daniel 's not like that . phyllis : he is like that . he 's a man , okay ? you force a good man into a situation that he does n't want , and you are in for a lot of pain . woman to woman , do n't do this . [ scene_break ] abby : listen to me , kyle . you do not want to get mixed up with eden . i know stuff about her that you do n't . kyle : i know plenty about her . abby : well , then you know that she is bad news . kyle : yeah , i know she 's bad , in a really good way . ( laughs ) abby : oh , my god . oh , no . do guys ever think with their brains ? kyle : not if we can help it . abby : fine , but when she 's stalking you , do n't come to me , okay ? kyle : okay , thanks for the warning . abby : great . kyle : you know what ? i see somebody i know ... somebody i want to know . i 'll be -- abby : ( stammering ) ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) you know , i 've heard ... eden : do n't . abby : having sex burns calories , so this must be win - win for you . kyle , daniel ... you 're living with ricky , so that 's ... ( muttering ) got ta be 5 pounds right there . eden : you know , what 's the matter , abby ? are you jealous ? abby : ( laughs ) i am really rich , i 'm beautiful , and i do n't have to use sex as a weight - loss program , but you ? i mean , you 're just , i mean , you 're you . ashram - reject , stick - figured eden , who got dumped by my very smart cousin and then became a sleazy bed - hopper . eden : okay , you have no idea what happened between noah and me . abby : i know you 're here and noah 's in new york . 1 plus 1 is not equaling 2 . eden : oh , you never were any good at complicated math . abby : i gave kyle a heads - up about you . i just wish i could warn the gazillion guys you 're gon na try to get in the sack . oh , you know ? mm . think i might make that my next crusade . p.s . , remember , lay off the peanuts . salt , water retention -- muffin top , so not in style . patrons : ( gasping ) abby : ( fumes ) ohh ! eden : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ricky : hmm . well , i heard what happened at jimmy 's . daisy : daniel will come around . ricky : ( taps box ) you are either the dumbest girl i 've ever met , or the most persistent . daisy : yeah , well , i have lucy and this ... ricky : yeah . daisy : so , hmm . ricky : like i said . daisy : okay , well , we were both dumped by our families , and i went out and i got myself a new one , and what did you do ? oh , yeah , nothing . ricky : well , if things are going so great for you , what are you doing out here ? daisy : i 'm avoiding `` dragon lady , `` also know as the mother - in - law from hell . ricky : ( chuckles ) daisy : ( chuckles ) ricky : not afraid of phyllis , are we ? daisy : no , i 'm just sick of her comparing her pathetic life to mine , as if we have anything in common . ( sighs ) ricky : really ? where does phyllis see the lines intersecting ? daisy : oh , well , she thinks because she used daniel to trap danny romalotti into marrying her and he wound up cheating on her that the same thing is gon na happen to me , but it 's not . i wo n't let it . [ scene_break ] daniel : oh , great . you 're still here . where 's daisy ? phyllis : she 's in the hall , hopefully realizing the same thing you 're about to . daniel : what 's that ? phyllis : that this is the biggest mistake of your life , and you 're getting this marriage annulled . [ scene_break ] jack : i can tie -- i can tie my shoe . billy : okay , fine , tie your shoe . you know , sarge is gon na get you to move that toe again . i bet he will put you through a fresh hell to get you there , but , uh , it 'll happen . jack : i have been fighting what every doctor , every therapist has been telling me all along . maybe it 's time to get real . billy : jack abbott the quitter -- never thought i 'd see the day . jack : i am not quitting . i 'm adjusting to the reality . billy : you call it what you want . it sucks . you suck . jack : back off , billy . billy : i 'm gon na back off , like you backed off every time that i , uh , i got lazy or discouraged or tried to quit , because i ca n't remember one time that you ever stopped and backed off from me . jack : you needed your butt kicked at the time . billy : i did need my butt kicked , and now you need your butt kicked . jack : not tonight , okay ? billy : yeah , tonight and tomorrow and the day after that , until you realize i 'm not giving up on you until you can understand that just because some doctor does n't believe that you understand your own body , you do n't quit . jack : this is my problem , billy , not yours . billy : do n't you tell me this is not my problem . you 're my brother , man , and i need you here . if it was n't for you sticking your nose into my business , i 'd be dead , drunk somewhere in a ditch . i would n't have my daughter in my life , i would n't have vicki , so do n't you tell me i 'm not ... ( sniffles ) do n't you tell me you 're not my business , because you are my business whether you like it or not , and i 'm gon na kick your ass from here to the moon if that 's what it takes for you to realize you 're not gon na quit . jack : you finished ? billy : depends . you done feeling sorry for yourself ? jack : my toe moved once . i 'm gon na get it to move again ... and we 'll see who 's gon na kick whose ass . billy : fine . good . i accept . i 'm looking forward to it . [ scene_break ] ashley : i need you to go , tucker . tucker : so this is it ? we 're done ? ashley : i did n't do it . you did it . this is who you are . tucker : yeah , maybe you 're right . this is just who i am . if it is , you deserve better . ashley : i wanted you . i loved you . ( sniffles ) i loved you . ( door slams ) tucker : i love you , baby . come on . abby : what are you doing here ? get out . out ! my mother does n't need you , okay ? she does n't need you for anything . out ! tucker : that 's up to your mother . ashley : you need to go . do n't come back . abby : ugh ! i hate him . ( door closes ) ashley : i hate him , too . [ scene_break ] phyllis : listen , daniel , i totally understand you 're trying to protect lucy . i get that . daniel : well , if i can convince daisy that i 'm on her side , then maybe i 'll be able to do it . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no , no , you ca n't try to manipulate someone like -- she 's too unpredictable . daniel : that 's all the more reason why i ca n't let daisy raise her by herself . phyllis : daniel , you ca n't do this , okay ? listen , we 're gon na go back to court . we 're gon na go back to court . we 're -- we 're -- we 're gon na get a different lawyer , someone who specializes in custody cases . daniel : i 'm staying married to daisy . it 's what 's best for lucy . phyllis : what 's best for lucy ? a life without love ? daniel : i love my daughter . i love her . i 'd do anything for her . is n't that what you always wanted ? phyllis : no , no , not like this ! daniel : you should go . phyllis : i 'm coming back . daisy : oh , i can hardly wait . daisy : now what ? [ scene_break ] jack : well , i just called sarge , told him i want to meet with him earlier tomorrow . billy : good . did you tell him you moved your toe ? jack : i 'm gon na show him . billy : that 's what i 'm talking about . jack : thanks . thanks for helping me see things more clearly . does n't mean i 'm not still gon na kick your butt . billy : hey , i 'm looking forward to it . jack : listen , uh , can we , uh , not tell anyone about this , about my toe ? billy : not even trace and ash ? jack : ( scoffs ) traci 's gon na get on the first flight here . ashley ... ashley 's got enough going on right now . she does n't need to worry about me , with everything she 's dealing with . billy : what 's going on with ashley ? jack : i thought you knew . ashley caught tucker in bed with harmony . billy : wow . [ scene_break ] ashley : what 's all this ? abby : well , it 's everything you need for a `` we deserve it `` night . ashley : also known as `` let me help you forget your lying , cheating , lousy husband `` ? abby : god , i wanted to smack those stupid retro glasses right off of his lying face . ashley : i know , know . i almost did . abby : i wish you had . he so deserves it . ( stammering ) we are not talking about him . tonight , it is about you , okay ? and i want you to relax ... ashley : okay . abby : and have fun . `` vampire black `` or `` passionate plum `` ? ashley : ( sighs ) which one says , um , `` screw you , tucker `` better ? abby : ( laughs ) uh , ooh , mm . that would be the `` raging red . `` ashley : okay , raging red it is . abby : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] tucker : hey , bourbon . ( sighs ) unh - unh . leave that . woman : tucker mccall in a dump like this ... alone . ( chuckles ) it must be my lucky night . [ scene_break ] kyle : come here often ? eden : really ? kyle : oh , yeah , right , how about ... is it hot in here , or is it just you ? eden : you do n't actually use those lines , do you ? kyle : no , you know , i really do n't even have to . ( laughs ) look , i 'm sorry about my coz . she can get a little -- eden : `` the universe revolves around me `` ? kyle : yeah . eden : mm . kind of runs in the family . kyle : ( scoffs ) so you are mad that i left with those two girls earlier . 'cause you did n't seem too mad when i got back . eden : i do n't want to talk about what happened with daniel . kyle : okay , all right , that 's fine , that 's fine . we can just kick back , have a couple brewskis , see where the night takes us . eden : you know , i 'm pretty beat . i think i 'll head home . kyle : turn this down ? eden : hard as it is to believe . kyle : ( sighs ) okay , well , at least let me give you a ride home . it 's getting late . eden : no , thanks . i have my car . kyle : all right , well , i 'll call you then ... soon . eden : sure . kyle : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : when i think of what this must be doing to ashley ... jack : makes you wonder how many times she can come back from having her heart broken . billy : that 's what i was thinking . jack : well , she 's gon na need our help to get through this . billy : yeah , of course , but first , i vote that we beat the crap out of tucker . jack : now there 's a good reason for me to get out of this chair . billy : oh , are you gon na stop me ? jack : no , i want to help you . [ scene_break ] woman : a guy like you comes to a place like this 'cause he wants to be alone ... or he does n't . ( chuckles ) tucker : you know ... you 're a beautiful woman . woman : ( chuckles ) tucker : but right now , the only company i want is this . woman : your loss . ( door opens ) tucker : yeah , that 's right . i lost . [ scene_break ] ashley : this is really nice . thank you . abby : ( chuckles ) you know , i was thinking ... ashley : i was n't . i 've pushed all thoughts out of my mind . abby : about tucker . ashley : especially about tucker . abby : what 's the most important thing in the world to that sleaze ? ashley : well , i know what is n't . abby : his money . nothing matters more to him than his fortune . ashley : i hope it keeps him warm at night , abby . abby : you did n't sign a prenup , did you ? ashley : no . i do n't need his money . abby : well , i know you do n't need it . make taking it all that much more fun . ashley : abby . abby : what ? he hurt you . you should hurt him back . i ca n't think of any better way than taking the jerk - wad for all he 's worth . [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sighs ) i know you do n't love me , but i love you enough for the both of us , and eventually , i know you 'll feel the same way . i 'm willing to wait . what happened tonight can never happen again . we have to make this marriage work ... for lucy . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , danny , it 's me . um , unpack . you do n't need to come . the deed is already done . he married daisy . i suggested an annulment . he -- he wo n't have it , so ... i - i know . i - i 'm not -- i 'm -- i 'm not gon na give up . ( elevator bell dings ) phyllis : i -- just the thought of him marrying that freak ... anyway , i 'll keep you posted . bye . ( sighs ) ricky : hold up . thanks . ( sighs ) ( elevator stops ) ( keys jingle ) ricky : ( chuckles ) thought i forgot my keys . ( elevator starts ) [ next_on ] victor : i 'm seeing sharon again . kay : what in the hell are you doing ? devon : what did tucker do to your mom ? abby : he cheated on her . ashley : i 'm not gon na have another breakdown . billy : how can you be so sure ? i worry about you . | eden is hurt and humiliated when daisy , phyllis , and lucy walk in and find her and daniel making out . then daisy tells eden to stay away from her husband . kyle thinks daniel is a jerk for humiliating eden , but that does n't help him get back in her good graces , because she insists that all men are jerks . phyllis tries to persuade daisy that her marriage to daniel will never work because he does n't love her ; he only loves lucy . phyllis tells daisy that she tried to do the same thing to danny , but he cheated on her , because he never loved her ; he only loved daniel . daisy ignores the warnings from both phyllis and ricky , because she is sure she has enough love for both her and daniel until he falls in love with her . |
chelsea : well , if is n't genoa city 's own frank gehry . dylan : hi . chelsea : hi . dylan : good morning . chelsea : morning . i - i was n't expecting to see you so soon after ... dylan : yeah , thanks again for last night . i had -- i had a nice time . chelsea : me too . thanks . dylan : so , are you okay with ... chelsea : the last part ? yeah . okay . well , it was more than okay . it was ... enjoyable . no , it was better than enjoyable . it was ... dylan : it was the best good - night kiss i 've had in a long time . chelsea : exactly what i was trying to say . so , uh , what are you drawing , here -- the next guggenheim museum ? dylan : actually , it 's something for the baby . chelsea : besides the cradle ? dylan : uh , that 's nothing compared to what comes next . [ scene_break ] billy : hannah 's on diaper duty , giving the old man a break . victoria : oh , lucky you . billy : yeah . victoria : why are n't you dressed ? billy : should i be ? victoria : i was just hoping that you would take the day shift at the restaurant today . billy : we do n't have a thing tonight , do we -- not that prescreening , pre- kindergarten , pre - whatever thing ? victoria : the only screening that 's going on will be here in bed with our clothes off . billy : hmm ? victoria : it 's `` o `` time . billy : ohh . victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : like in , `` billy , oh , do n't stop . `` victoria : yeah , that . i 'm also talking about ovulation . billy : oh . victoria : mm - hmm . billy : yeah . that `` o. `` victoria : yeah . billy : are you still thinking about getting pregnant ? victoria : well , yeah ! why would n't i be ? billy : well , with that whole power struggle going on over at newman , i thought that might take precedence . victoria : i can easily keep one eye on adam and the other eye on having a baby or two . billy : two ? victoria : well , i 'm taking fertility drugs . twins would n't be outside of the realm of possibility . oh , my gosh . how incredible would that be ? billy : incredible . mm . [ scene_break ] adam : so , this is what we 've been waiting for -- our chance to buy newman back , make it a family company again . victor : mm - hmm . you still have n't told me how you were suddenly blessed with a windfall of cash , son . adam : no need to worry about that , dad . the point is , i came through , and we are gon na get what we want . victor : oh , now , wait a minute . if i do n't have to worry about anything , then why do n't you level with me ? [ scene_break ] chloe : get off me . i have my rights , you know . kevin : chloe ! michael : get those off her . she made bail . chloe : thank you . paul williams is gon na hear about this . [ sighs ] kevin : i was so worried about you . [ door closes ] kevin : come on , chloe , say something , please ? it 's not like you to be silent . tell me -- how are you ? chloe : i just spent the night in a holding cell with half the red - light district , a couple of noisy drunks , and two chicks who probably would have cut their grandmother if they had 10 bucks in it . michael : i 'm sorry i could n't get you out before morning . chloe : well , at least i 'm out now . thank god somebody has my back . michael : well , unfortunately , this is n't the end of it . we still have to account for how those stolen items -- chloe : i told you . i found them . michael : i understand , but that 's not a lot for me to work with . chloe : well [ sighs ] maybe the real thief will grow a conscience and come forward . michael : well , you know , we can hope , but in my experience , thieves rarely display moral courage , so in the meantime , i 'm going to arrange for your hearing . i will be in touch . chloe : how can you do this to me ? you let me take the rap for you ? ! i just spent the night in jail ! did you even think about my daughter and what this could possibly do to her ? ! you are a coward , and you are selfish ! [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] lily : oh , hey ! there you are . wow . rough night ? tyler : this is not a good time . lily : you 're alone , i see . [ chuckles ] that is a shocker . tyler : what do you want , lily ? lily : what do i want ? uh , i want to talk about this . tyler : well , there 's nothing to talk about . lily : tyler , you blew off my calls . you blew off the fitting yesterday . what the hell is going on with you ? tyler : i 'm not doing this , lily . so just save yourself the trouble and go . lily : no . please . i am not gon na let you jeopardize the fashion launch so you can get wasted and make it with every model in genoa city . who was it this time ? was it -- was it mara ? was it lisette ? tyler : there was no model . all right ? no partying . lily : then why did n't you show up yesterday ? tyler : because i was n't up for it , and i 'm not up for it today . so , yeah , this is me ... lily : oh , my god . tyler : ... calling in sick . lily : please . give me a break . tyler : [ sighs ] just leave me alone , all right ? lily : tyler , just talk to me . what is wrong ? what happened ? tyler : it does n't matter . lily : is it something with your dad ? did you guys have another fight ? look , whatever happened , you guys can work it out . trust me . tyler : it 's too late . lily : no , it is never too late . look at everything that my dad and i have gone through . tyler : yeah , well , your dad 's not dead . lily : what ? wait . i - i thought he was getting bet -- tyler : yeah , well , they could n't save him this time . lily : tyler , i ... i 'm so sorry . [ footsteps approaching ] leslie : oh . hi . lily : hi . leslie : did n't mean to intrude . lily : no , you 're not . i - i just ... leslie : uh , tyler -- he told you about dad ? lily : leslie , i 'm really sorry . is there anything that i can do ? leslie : thanks for asking , but , actually , everything is all taken care of . i contacted the prison chaplain . he agreed to conduct the funeral . 2 : 00 p.m. today . i 'd like to head to milwaukee as soon as we can . tyler : oh , i 'm not going . [ scene_break ] chelsea : so , what is it ? dylan : it 's a rectangle . chelsea : wow . you can do rectangles ? that is one the best rectangles i 've ever seen . can you do circles , too , dylan ? dylan : actually , um , it 's a warehouse . chelsea : you 're building the baby a warehouse ? dylan : does n't every kid need one ? no , seriously . i 'm gon na put a wall right here and then another one right here , and then we have windows that face the east . it 's gon na let in the nice morning light , you know ? do n't worry . it 's gon na get shady in the afternoon , so the baby can actually sleep . chelsea : a nursery ? dylan : in my new home . downtown . it 's a great empty space . it 's gon na be nice . it 's gon na be peaceful . it -- what ? you do n't think it 's a classy - enough space for the baby ? chelsea : [ chuckling ] no , no . i just -- i ca n't believe that you 've put so much thought into this . dylan : yeah , and i thought the crib could go here . chelsea : let me see . that 's cool . dylan : yeah , right here . chelsea : and , um , that 's cool . you could actually do a closet right ... dylan : yeah . chelsea : may i ? do you care ? dylan : yeah , well , you 're the artist , so ... chelsea : [ chuckling ] oh , i do n't know . dylan : you can teach me something . chelsea : no . with this kind of space , you could do , um , like , a dresser right here ... dylan : mm - hmm . chelsea : ... and then you could put the changing table right here next to it , and then , because of the windows , you could put a rocking chair right here so you could , you know , rock the baby to sleep at night when ... sorry . here . dylan : no . chelsea : i think i overstepped my boundaries . i 'm not saying that you should -- you should go out and buy all this furniture . dylan : well , no , that 's good because i plan to make it . chelsea : oh , my god . that 's -- that 's so sweet . dylan : my kid is gon na be comfortable . [ scene_break ] victoria : what 's up with that `` i just ate a bad plate of sushi `` look ? billy : hey , hey , hey . this green that you see happens to be my natural irish hue . victoria : you have n't changed your mind , have you ? billy : about the baby train ? no . no . i 've got my conductor 's hat on . i 'm ready to toot that whistle . it 's just having to toot on demand that has me a little thrown . what happened to the romance ? what about the wooing ? victoria : you ? woo ? billy : i am a big fan of the woo . victoria : okay , well , trust me -- there will be so much of that tonight that your toes will curl . billy : really ? victoria : yeah . billy : hmm . mm . curling ? victoria : mm - hmm . you 're gon na be home early , right ? billy : oh , i will be home in time for happy hour . victoria : all right . i 'll see you then . billy : okay . [ cell phone ringing ] billy : [ clears throat ] toes curling . [ chuckles ] victoria : hey . what have you got for me ? did you find out anything on adam ? [ scene_break ] leslie : i 'd rather us do this together , but , i mean , if you 'd rather not go -- tyler : what 's the point ? leslie : oh , come on , tyler . do i really need to answer that ? tyler : i just -- i got to handle this my own way . leslie : [ sighs ] okay . tell you what . i could use a little breakfast before we leave . if you change your mind about going to milwaukee , get dressed . meet me downstairs . [ door closes ] tyler : i do n't do graveyards . i have n't since my ... lily : your sister needs you . tyler : she 's strong . hell , she 's stronger than me . she 'll be fine . lily : yeah , you know what ? maybe she will be , but after everything that she 's gone through and everything she 's sacrificed for you , you belong at her side . tyler : i do n't know where i belong . [ sighs ] lily : [ sighs ] look , when i was on the way to my mom 's prayer vigil , all i could think about is , `` how am i gon na get through dad 's speech ? what if he talks about her in the past tense and admits that she 's gone , or what if he cries ? you know , if he ca n't hold it together , how am i supposed to ? `` and when he started , i could literally hear my heart pounding , and it almost drowned out his words -- it almost did -- but then , i swear , i thought that one or both of us was gon na die right then and there , but you know what ? we did n't . we made it through and so will you . tyler : i do n't know . i mean , at least your dad had something to say . me -- i got nothing to say . lily : tyler , please . you have so much to say that it 's taking everything in you just to hold it in . look , go there . okay ? talk to your mom . talk to your dad and tell them how you feel and that you 're hurting , and you 're gon na keep hurting unless you let it out and put it to rest . tyler , they love you , okay ? and they want you to live your life . they 'll understand that it 's time to say goodbye . [ scene_break ] neil : hey . leslie : hi . neil : hi . i was , uh -- i was just about to head to tyler 's room , hoping to catch you there . leslie : is that right ? neil : yeah , i figured you 'd be heading to the service , and , leslie , i still want to go with you . if that 's a problem , i completely understand . i do . last i checked , uh ... things were n't that great between us after i wrote those things that were online , and -- listen , i just want you to know that i 'm really ... sorry . [ scene_break ] chloe : you abandoned me ! you screwed me over ! all for what -- for a full eight hours of sleep ? or were you out playing cat burglar again ? kevin : no . i was up all night hating myself ... wondering how i could let that happen to you . chloe : i counted on you ! you were supposed to protect me ! you were supposed to take care of me ! kevin : i know . i failed , okay ? i was exactly what you just said i was -- a coward -- a 5-year - old kid who has n't gotten over the fact that he was locked in a closet when he was a kid . that 's what i was thinking when they were arresting you yesterday . `` i want to take her place . i want to , but i ca n't because if i spend a second in a jail cell , i 'm gon na die . `` chloe : oh , get over it , damn it ! you want to be a father , and you want to be a husband ? then you face your fear , and you move on with it ! kevin : i 've tried , chloe . i have tried again and again and again , and every time i think i 'm past it , something happens , and i 'm right back where i started . chloe : what did you tell delia ? where did you tell her i was ? kevin : i said that you were out of town on business . chloe : on your illegal business . you know , it 's bad enough that you stole from all those houses , but to hide the jewelry in crimson lights when you know that the cops are watching us ? kevin : it was just supposed to be a stopgap until i could -- chloe : and how many of our friends did you plan on ripping off ? first katherine , and now neil . kevin : whoa , whoa , wait . no . no . i did not do that job . that was some other guy , okay ? but i was thinking that we could pin the whole lot on him -- say that he used us to cover up his crimes , hid his stolen stash at crimson lights , right under our noses . if i have to , i will hire a witness . chloe : with the money that would put food in delia 's mouth ? you -- just when i think that you ca n't get any lower , you do . kevin : chloe . chloe , come on . chloe ! [ groans ] [ scene_break ] michael : like a bat out of hell . hell being the world of the fisher - baldwin brothers . paul : yeah . [ cell phone ringing ] [ ringing stops ] paul : lauren ? michael : yeah . fifth time . paul : you 're just gon na keep ignoring her ? michael : i have no answers . i have nothing to say . like , what am i gon na say to fenmore -- `` your mother 's ditched us for a bartender with a hard body and the brain of a pitted olive `` ? paul : she really does regret what she 's done . michael : you spoke to her about this ? paul : she needed a friend , just like you did . i never once took sides . michael : you never once ? how long have you been talking to her about this ? did you know that my wife was cheating on me ? paul : well , i suspected as much when i caught her with carmine -- michael : you said nothing ? you said nothing ? so much for choosing sides . [ scene_break ] adam : you should n't question me for delivering something your other kids could n't or would n't . victor : i suggest you leave your brother and sisters out of it . victoria : i take it he 's bad - mouthing us again . adam : victoria , i do n't talk behind your back . that 's what i figure your face is for . victor : do me a favor , both of you -- stop sniping when i 'm here , okay ? victoria : well , at least one of us is n't here to make a scene . adam : mm . victoria : i 'm here for a meeting . excuse me . victor : son , back to the matter at hand . i want an accounting of every dime that you 've brought into the company . are you listening to me ? adam : i resent the implication that i would be putting newman at risk . the family legacy -- continuing it , preserving it -- is as important to me as it is to you , if not even more . victoria : i 'll have these contracts signed by the end of the day . good work , nate . this is exactly what i need to make my case . [ scene_break ] dylan : what do you think ? chelsea : a rectangle ? dylan : a play mat . chelsea : oh , how could i have missed that ? um , geez . dylan : with -- with ... chelsea : with a square . [ both laugh ] dylan : okay , i 'm gon na help you out here just a little bit . chelsea : oh , it 's a toy chest . dylan : it is ! chelsea : yes ! i got it ! oh , my gosh . are n't you overdoing it now a little bit ? dylan : a kid ca n't have too many toys , right ? chelsea : that 's true . what was your favorite , growing up ? a dump truck ? a batman figurine ? dylan : uh , nothing could compare to dusty mcbearson . chelsea : dusty mc -- the teddy bear ? dylan : [ chuckles ] no . do n't call it a teddy bear . it was n't just any bear . it was a chicago cubbie . chelsea : that 's so adorable . dylan : yeah , my pop brought him home from a game at wrigley , and my dad was a huge cubs fan . he got me hooked , too . chelsea : aww . i bet you dragged that little guy everywhere . dylan : i did drag him around constantly . why do you think we called him `` dusty `` ? chelsea : [ laughs ] so , you guys got into some messy adventures together ? dylan : we did . we did , and i would love to tell you all the stories , but you know what ? i have to get to work . chelsea : okay , well , some other time , then . dylan : yeah , um , are you free tomorrow night ? [ scene_break ] neil : he bailed on you ? leslie : tyler 's just overwhelmed . i mean , he finally opened himself up to a relationship with dad , and then ... you know , i just -- i still -- i wish he 'd just change his mind and come with us . i think it 'd do him good , and dad has so few mourners as it is . i never could get in touch with rose to tell her what happened . neil : so , you went looking for rose , after all . leslie : [ sighs ] okay , i know you think that i 'm asking for trouble , but -- neil : but you need to know why it was so important to your father that he had this relationship with rose . i get it . its okay , baby . [ scene_break ] lily : hey . hi . uh , are you going to milwaukee with leslie ? neil : as a matter of fact , i am . lily : well , it 's a good thing that you have room in your car for another passenger . leslie : you got through to tyler ? lily : he 'll be ready soon . leslie : thank you . you have been so supportive of him , especially lately . thank you . lily : well , everyone needs some help now and then , so ... [ scene_break ] ken : well , i 'll be . billy abbott . you have n't aged a day . billy : [ chuckles ] kenny . wow , man . [ clears throat ] how long 's it been ? ken : ever since i cleaned you out down to the felt after that 30-hour session in minneapolis . [ chuckles ] you were stuck at least 40 large , and you tried to run a bluff on a busted flush for your last $ 5,000 . remember that ? billy : rings a bell . so , uh , what are you doing here ? ken : oh , i ran into our old friend , barry . he said , uh -- he said you won this place off of him . billy : i 've got the headaches to prove it . ken : why do n't you come by my suite at the club later on ? the guys and i will deal you in . billy : ooh , you know , that game with barry was a one - time thing . ken : aw , what -- are you afraid you 're gon na lose your shirt again ? billy : [ chuckles ] actually , my luck 's been running pretty strong these days . ken : so , test it out . see if you can win back what i took off you last time . billy : i got plans . ken : [ chuckles ] well , i 'll tell you what . here 's my suite number and the buy- in just in case you want to join in the fun . be like old times . billy : mm - hmm . thanks for stopping in . [ scene_break ] victor : son , i would very much like to take you at your word , but you have to prove yourself trustworthy . adam : oh , i will . you 'll see . victor : good . adam : i 'm afraid i got to get to another meeting . i 'll catch up with you soon . victor : all right . victoria , can i have a word with you ? victoria : yeah . of course . [ sighs ] victor : you did n't introduce me to -- is that your attorney or ... victoria : oh , yeah . sorry . he was in a rush . maybe next time . victor : you 're gon na see him again ? victoria : yeah . he 's helping me with arrangements for my family 's future . so , yes . adam : pardon me . nate : my fault . preoccupied with my fishing trip . adam : are they biting out there today ? nate : swallowing it whole . it 's gon na be a hell of a catch . adam : good to hear . [ scene_break ] michael : you told me to hang in there , to fight for my marriage . all this time , you knew my wife was cheating on me . paul : michael , i did n't know . i told you i was speculating . michael : and you said nothing ! you made a fool of me ! paul : what good would it have done to speculate ? it would have gotten you all worked up over something -- michael : oh , i would have gone down there and showed that bartender a lesson ! paul : you would have done that , really ? that 's what you would have done ? the old fisticuffs ? come on , michael . michael : [ chuckles ] you 're right . that would not have ended well . i would have just been crazier than i am now . paul : so , we okay , here ? michael : we 're a hell of a lot better than lauren and me . paul : okay , so , my opinion on that has not changed . you can take the easy way out -- divorce lauren , bury yourself in your work . or you can face this head on and brave all the ugliness and come out stronger than when you started . seems like a no - brainer to me , really , but you know what ? i ... i 'm a sucker for a happy ending . i have some phone calls to make . [ door closes ] kevin : michael . michael : hmm ? kevin : i have a way to get chloe out of this . i 'm gon na confess . [ scene_break ] chloe : so , i - i ran home . i showered . i said hi to delia , and that 's the whole story . of course , i 'm leaving out the part how i want to strangle my husband . chelsea : mm . i know what that 's like . chloe : yeah , but at least you do n't have a criminal record thanks to adam . chelsea : no , but i was betrayed , and i know that that hurts more than anything . chloe : yeah , you know , i was never under any illusions when i married kevin , you know ? i - i mean -- or at least that 's what i believed . [ sighs ] i mean , he has his issues . you know , i knew that . and he -- he loves -- he loves me and delia , and i accepted that . what -- ugh . god . [ chuckles ] chloe fisher , what are you thinking ? kevin 's first priority was always kevin . it always was , and it always will be . [ scene_break ] neil : we 'd better hurry if we 're gon na make the service , right ? leslie : yeah . tyler ! lily told me you decided to come with us . i 'm so glad . i know dad would be , too . you about ready to leave ? neil : sure he 's in there ? leslie : i do n't know . ty ? tyler ! [ sighs ] i guess he could n't handle it , after all . [ scene_break ] tyler : hi , mom . sorry i have n't been by to visit in a while ... or ever . it 's just -- when they put you in this ground , i ... i 've only got a few memories from that day -- [ voice breaking ] a pile of dirt next to the hole that they dug ... the way it sounded when it was hitting the casket . i remember wondering if you could hear it , too , and what you would say . i used to lay in bed every night , listening for your voice , just hoping that you would tell me you 're okay . i still listen for it sometimes . what would you tell me now ... with dad being so close ? which was leslie 's idea , by the way , in case you 're thinking about haunting anyone . but , um ... i guess it 's not so bad , you know ? since he was n't the one who ... [ sighs ] all that time that he spent in jail , i ... [ sniffles ] all those years that i wrote him off . why did i do that ? why did i believe those lies ? that 's ... mom , i do n't know who i am anymore . i miss you . [ sobbing ] [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] michael : keep your voice down . kevin : i do n't care who hears . i 'm the one who robbed those people . chloe had nothing to do with it . michael : we 're all shocked , kevin . kevin : i should have stepped forward right away . i should have . maybe i can still make things right with chloe . michael , i can not lose her and delia . i have to try and save my family , here . michael : i understand . i understand . i applaud it . believe me . but as your attorney , i have to caution you that the judges in this town have a long memory , and any one of them would jump at the chance of locking you away for good , and i would be hard - pressed to stop it . think long and hard about your next move . it could involve serious jail time . [ scene_break ] chloe : i have been burned by so many guys . i do n't know why i thought kevin was different . lily : oh , hey . there you are . i went by your office , but your door was locked . chelsea : oh , well , tyler 's supposed to call when he 's ready to meet , so we 're just hanging out here . lily : uh , yes , um , tyler actually is not coming in today . he just -- he has some important stuff going on . chloe : whoa . whoa . what do you mean he 's not coming in ? that 's his excuse ? he 's too busy ? that 's why he 's been dropping the ball the past couple days ? lily : relax , chloe . chloe : no ! you relax ! because my career is on the line , and we need someone who is 100 % committed to this job . lily : tyler is committed to this job . if he 's not here , then trust that he has a very good reason for it . chloe : [ chuckling ] oh , i am done trusting men , and since when did smooth talker become saint tyler ? lily : he has done nothing but support you . why are you being so hostile ? chloe : oh , well , i 'm sorry that i do n't bow down to him like you do . chelsea : i think the coffee 's ready if you -- chloe : `` oh , oh , tyler . you 're so amazing . you 're so brilliant . i 'll do anything for you . `` lily : shut your mouth . chloe : no , you shut your mouth ! lily : are you gon na make me ? chloe : oh , i would love nothing more . [ scene_break ] billy : aw , man . dylan : hey , boss ! what a great day ! the sun is shining . the birds are chirping . billy : yeah , okay , little miss sunshine , i need you to bring it down a notch . i did n't realize that you liked being here so much . dylan : actually , i 'd like to be here a little more because i need to make a little extra cash . i got a baby on the way . billy : oh , wow . dylan : yeah . billy : congratulations . um , if that 's the right word -- dylan : no , i 'm happy . i 'm happy , if that 's what you mean . billy : good . you never know these days , man . dylan : you 're right . you do never know , and it surely [ chuckles ] was n't planned , but i love kids , and i never thought i 'd have the chance to be a dad , and now that i 'm gon na be , i 'm all in . i 'm all in , and as crazy as it sounds , i 'm actually , in a weird way , looking forward to diaper duty and feeding time , and the kid spitting up on me and sleep deprivation and , you know , i was colic myself , so , you know , it would treat me right if my kid was colic , too , so ... billy : sounds like heaven , man . and as far as the extra shifts go , you can have as many as you 'd like , starting now because i 'm going to take the rest of my life -- day off . so ... have at it . dylan : yeah . thanks . billy : you got it . [ scene_break ] adam : victoria . nice of you to drop by . should i consider this a peace offering ? victoria : i would say more like a declaration of war . i have information in here that you 've been underreporting newman profits and diverting the overflow into several off - shore accounts . adam : what ? victoria : do you deny it ? adam : of course i do . victoria : falsified accounting statements , withdrawals , wire transfers , and documentation that ties it all to you . adam : let me see that . where 'd you get this ? victoria : that gentleman that i was meeting with at the club -- he was a private detective . adam : you had me investigated ? victoria : and with good reason , adam . there 's a paper trail that leads straight to you . adam : so , i can , uh -- i can only assume that you 're gon na want to go to dad with this . victoria : and why should n't i ? adam : well , for starters , it would most likely destroy my career . victoria : oh , i see . well , you probably should have thought of that sooner . adam : want to make a deal ? victoria : what sort of a deal ? adam : i could step down from newman . i could let you and dad run the company together . it 's what you 've always wanted . victoria : you would really do that to keep this from going public ? adam : like i have a choice , sis . it appears you have me over a barrel . victoria : well , then , i guess i just have one question . adam : what 's that ? victoria : how stupid do you think i am ? [ scene_break ] leslie : well , now i get it . you just do n't like my driving . tyler : [ sniffles ] well , i knew that you would have insisted on it . and you 're like an old lady behind the wheel . neil : i 'll go tell the chaplain that we 're here . [ both sniffle ] neil : um , dad 's grave will be right there . [ sighs ] this is the first time in 12 years we 'll all be in the same place . tyler : yeah , well , i just hope that mom and dad finally find some peace . leslie : i hope we do , too . [ scene_break ] lily : if you knew what was going on with tyler right now -- chloe : i do n't care what 's going on with tyler ! chelsea : ladies -- chloe : i have my own problems , and -- lily : so do i , chloe , but you do n't see me being an ass about it , do you ? ! chloe : who are you calling an ass ? ! chelsea : that 's enough ! i 'm having a good day , which has n't happened in a very , very long time , okay ? so , i 'm not gon na let either one of you ruin it . can you please go get my drink ? [ sighs ] okay , i 'm sorry about that . um , chloe is going through something very difficult , and i think you bore the brunt of it . lily : oh , yeah -- no kidding . chelsea : okay , i know that she appreciates all that you and jabot are doing for us , so can we just -- just write this off and move on , please ? lily : that 's fine , chelsea . that 's fine . but do yourself a favor and put a muzzle on her . [ cell phone ringing ] [ ringing stops ] chloe : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] kevin : chloe , it 's me . i just wanted to let you know that i 'm not coming home for dinner . not that you 'd want to eat with me , anyway , but , um , i 'm doing what i should have done in the first place . [ voice breaking ] i am really , really sorry . i love you . [ sniffles ] paul : all right . [ scene_break ] dylan : [ exhales deeply ] [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] victor : you 're the head of the financial department . how the hell do you not know how adam got his money ? well , you damn well better find out . you got that ? [ scene_break ] victoria : did you think i would n't figure out that p.i . worked for you , and he was giving me phony documents ? adam : mm ... maybe . how 'd you figure it out ? victoria : oh , well , it does n't really matter how i figured it out -- just that i did , and that i did n't go to dad with this and cause irreparable damage for myself . you would have loved that , would n't you ? adam : that would have been awesome . victoria : okay , adam , well , maybe you 're not skimming off the company , but you 're hiding something , and i 'm gon na figure out what it is . and then we 'll see if dad really wants you to be a part of his life . adam : be very careful , victoria . you go digging around for secrets , you never know what you may find . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] ken : hey . billy the kid . glad you could make it . come on in . billy : thank you . ken , uh , i 'm just gon na stay here for a couple of hours -- long enough to recoup my losses . then i 'm out . ken : sure . sure . yeah . the others will be here in a few minutes . billy : two hours , ken . i 'm serious . ken : mm - hmm . [ next_on ] tyler : [ sighs ] leslie : what have n't you told me ? victor : why are you lying to my daughter , billy boy ? phyllis : ring . it 's missing . is the engagement off ? | adam makes it look like he is taking money from newman enterprises and putting it into off - shore accounts so that victoria will find out and go tell victor . victoria does n't fall in adam 's trap and tells him she will find out what he is hiding and get the proof to show victor . adam refuses to tell victor where he got the money to buy back newman enterprises and make it private again . victor asks the head of the accounting department about the money , but he does n't know how adam got it . chloe is very angry with kevin , because he made her take the blame for him and spend a night in jail . chloe calls kevin a selfish coward and he agrees , because he ca n't spend time in a small jail cell because of what terrible tom did to him when he was a child . |
victor : let me help you with that . chelsea : i have n't worn it in a while . victor : these damn things are always so complicated . chelsea : adam gave this to me . victor : there . look at that . chelsea : [ sighs ] sorry i kept you waiting . victor : they ca n't start adam 's memorial service without us . chelsea : i know i 'm the one that pushed for this , but now that it 's really time to say goodbye , i feel ... victor : it is time . okay ? chelsea : [ inhales deeply ] [ exhales deeply ] yeah . adam deserves a - a real , proper goodbye from the people who cared . victor : and he will have it . [ door opens ] anita : hi , hon . sorry i 'm late . is my pint - sized date ready for an evening with his , uh -- his , uh , gr -- anita ? victor : i really am not fond of the idea that your mother takes care of connor . she allowed him to be kidnapped . billy : well , look who it is . chloe : hey . jack said that you were coming to hang out with johnny while victoria was visiting reed . billy : yeah , so , uh , what are you doing here ? just came by to see my formerly natural habitat ? chloe : [ chuckles ] well , we agreed that you owed me something , so i just came here to collect . billy : [ chuckles ] lily : you 're gon na be done with all this before dinner , right -- with my dad ? what is so fascinating about this paperwork ? cane : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i - i started doing these cost overruns , and then i started thinking about colin . do n't you think it 's strange we have n't heard from him in a couple of days ? lily : i 'm sure we would know if he 's been arrested and deported again . cane : since he 's been with jill , he 's trying to reform himself . lily : well , she seems to think that he has , and at least she has some credibility , and he 's been really good with the kids . cane : exactly . you know , i wanted to call him up to see if he wanted to see the twins again , and i have n't heard back . lily : well , maybe he 's busy with some rich investor -- trying to get some money , since he struck out with devon . cane : yeah , maybe you 're right . you know , he 's always looking for that elusive pot of gold . i do n't know . i suppose if something happened , jill would let us know at least . [ rhythmic clanking ] cane : jill ! damn it ! i know you can hear me ! jill : now , we can put some music on , have some drinks . oh , let 's go out -- two sisters on the town . perfect . lauren : as much as i would love that , i actually came to talk to esther . jill : on purpose ? why ? lauren : ah , to talk to her about chloe . jill : esther 's out playing blackjack at turtle lake . i have no idea when she 'll be back . lauren : hmm . [ clanking continues ] lauren : what is that ? jill : [ sighs ] jill : this house is just ancient . floors creak , pipes clank . or maybe it 's katherine 's ghost , pissed off that i outlived her . lauren : mm . or maybe she just misses you . jill : mm . [ rhythmic clanking ] lauren : uh , you know , sis , there are plumbers that can fix this . jill : no , i - i know that , but that is esther 's territory , after all , and she 's a control freak . she 'll take care of it when she gets back from gambling . but now , please , tell me about little chloe . is there anything i can do to help ? lauren : oh . i wish i knew there was something . the more i talk to her , the more i am convinced that she 's in the same place she was when she took chelsea 's son to france . jill : oh , dear . lauren : yeah . jill : but she 's in therapy , right ? lauren : right . jill : and kevin never leaves her side . lauren : there 's only so much that he can do . she 's emotionally all over the place , and the reason i 'm here to talk to esther is i 'm wondering if she can shed some insight -- you know , a way to reach her . jill : i 'm just wondering if maybe we 're expecting too much too soon , you know ? i mean , the truth is , she 's in therapy . if she 's doing the work , she 's gon na heal . billy was so unhappy , but he 's finally finding his footing . lauren : are he and victoria back together ? jill : no , but he 's trying to be the man she deserves , and even if they do n't reunite , i mean , he 's finding his way back , and i 'm sure that chloe will , too . billy : so , you , uh , poured my drunk self into a car and then into my bed the other night . uh , what do you want in return ? chloe : i just want to hang out . billy : what ? chloe : [ sighs ] everyone 's treating me like this frail , delicate flower ... billy : [ chuckles ] which you 're not . chloe : ... and a wacko . billy : which you kind of are , but i mean that with affection . chloe : i just hate seeing people with that look , you know ? it 's like they 're giving me the , `` ooh , what 's the next crazy thing that chloe 's gon na do `` look . and chelsea said that we would make up , but i know that i 'm freaking her out . and i do n't want to be the woman who freaks people out . speaking of freaking people out , i 'm sorry . billy : oh , what -- that you asked me for my sperm ? no , no , that was n't freaky at all . chloe : [ sighs ] i know . it was so bad . billy : yeah , but , uh , you know , it -- it 's cool . all right ? just as long as you do n't repeat the request . chloe : i wo n't . it was a one - time thing . i promise . it 's just , um ... delia 's day camp -- they -- they sent me an e - mail . it was a form . they were asking if she was attending this summer . billy : yeah , well , they need to go through their files and clean that stuff up . i mean , what the hell ? chloe : i mean , it was just an honest mistake . it was , but it just got me thinking . billy : well , thinking 's the worst . i do n't recommend it . chloe : i miss her , billy . i want her back . billy : i know you do , chloe , but we ca n't make another delia . i mean , you know that , do n't you ? chloe : i know . i - i know that my idea was irrational and unrealistic . billy : yeah , right , so you 're not in the market anymore for my ... chloe : no . billy : ... product ? chloe : i 'm not anywhere near your market . billy : [ chuckling ] okay . you -- you want a beer ? chloe : no , and neither do you . billy : coffee ? chloe : yes . billy : okay . chloe : we both do . billy : all right . chloe : [ clears throat ] anita : now , hold on . i am that child 's gr -- flesh and blood . victor : because of you , the boy was taken to france . anita : well , chloe waltzed in here like she owned the place . how was i supposed to know she was gon na just take the baby and run ? victor : what about the nanny ? chelsea : i had to let her go . i just want it to be me and connor around the house -- no one else . victor : well , then why do n't we take him along to the memorial ? anita : and soak up all that pain and misery ? chelsea : my mom 's right . i do n't want connor around that . victor : the boy is not safe with this woman . anita : and `` this woman `` is standing right here , thank you very much . chelsea : my mom loves connor . connor feels comfortable around here . if i 'm moving forward , i do n't want to hold that mistake over my mom 's head . anita : oh , honey . you 're a good girl . and connor 's a good boy , and i am gon na guard him with my life . victor : see to it that you do . chelsea : bye . anita : bye , honey . [ sighs ] kelly : [ gasps ] oh ! i 'm so -- i 'm so sorry . jack : i - i did n't -- hi . kelly : hi . jack : you okay ? kelly : i 'm fine . um , i 'm busy . jack : yeah , i 'm , uh , on my way to adam 's memorial service . kelly : i 'm sorry about that . um , i hope it gives everybody some degree of closure . jack : yeah , i hope so , too , especially for chelsea . anyway , i just went to retrieve my phone . kelly : from upstairs ? jack : a friend is staying here . kelly : oh . jack : a dear , old friend . kelly : no , that 's fine . you do n't have to explain . jack : no , i understand that . i just want to be clear . kelly : why even bother ? jack : because i care -- i care about you very much . kelly : and what ? jack , what does that change about anything ? jack : maybe i 'm just being selfish ... kelly : yeah . jack : ... letting you know . kelly : i think maybe you are . you know , you say those words , and all i hear is , `` yeah , i care about you , but my heart belongs to phyllis , `` okay ? so you saying that does n't help me at all . jack : [ sighs ] i 'm just sorry . kelly : do it . lily : what ? sorry ? kelly : set me up on a date with a man . lily : are you serious ? kelly : no . yes . yes . uh ... yes . i 'm serious . lily : okay . um , all right . well , are you free for dinner ? kelly : tonight ? lily : you said you were serious . kelly : i am . um ... yeah . i 'm free . lily : okay , well , not anymore -- you have a date . cane : so , you 're gon na set up an athletic club employee with your dad ? lily : dad just needs a nudge after this whole leslie mess . cane : mm - hmm . well , it does n't look like he 's actually gone and curled up in a cave , now , does it ? lily : he 's only putting on a brave front . cane : yeah ? well , it 's a very convincing brave front . neil : hey , look who it is -- my beautiful baby girl . mwah ! lily : you look handsome . is that a new suit ? neil : well , uh , yeah , actually , it -- what ? she was asking me . cane : oh . neil : anyway , yeah . it 's a new suit , and you 're -- you look beautiful . lily : thank you . well , actually , we have someone joining us for dinner , so that 's a perfect suit . neil : ah . kelly : hi . hi , everybody . hi , neil . so nice to see you . um , i heard the great news about jabot starting another fashion show already . neil : yeah , in a few months . you 're right about that . kelly : hilary already contacted me with specific dates . lily : ah , she 's so efficient . neil : [ sighs ] actually , she is efficient . lily : well , anyway , enough work talk . let 's get personal right now and have a social time . so , shall we ? esther : guess who hit it big ! i am so excited . i got some presents for chloe to make her feel better . oh , and , jill , i even got this great shirt for you . jill : [ gasps ] esther : oh , lauren , do n't worry . i know i can find something in here for you . lauren : honestly , that wo n't be necessary . i - i came to talk to you , esther , if you have some time . esther : to me ? lauren : mm - hmm . esther : oh . oh , of course . let me just go put all these things in my room . jill : no , no , no , no . esther : jill , i am still off duty , and you know it . jill : uh ... lauren : okay , what jill meant to say to you is , uh , do you have a plumber 's number ? [ rhythmic clanking ] esther : why would we need -- lauren : uh , that . esther : oh , my goodness . okay , i better go see -- jill : no , no , no . this woman came all the way out here to talk to you . would you show some class and talk to her ? i will deal with my pipe problem upstairs . thanks . colin : oi , penn , me lad . hey , she 's a tough old broad . but no one 's tougher than this man . [ chuckles ] [ tennis ball thuds ] [ door opens ] jill : my god . could you just shut up for 10 minutes , please ? colin : am i disturbing you , precious ? or perhaps it 's the esther or maybe a traveling tow - truck driver . by the way , have you told my son that i 'm locked in the attic like some refugee from a boris karloff movie ? jill : no , actually , i have n't . do you think he 'd be interested ? colin : well , someone 's got to miss me . jill : [ chuckling ] no . nobody 's gon na miss you . oh , well , maybe your pal loan shark would miss you . you once had a wife who would have missed you , but you blew that . why did you come back to genoa city , colin ? nobody wants you here . colin : well , damn it , if you do n't want me , then just let me out of here . i 'll go . jill : oh , you could walk out that door right now , just as soon as you agree to dissolve this joke of a marriage , stay away from my fortune , and i want it in writing , bub . chloe : billy , you were a great dad . i could n't have asked for a better father for our child . you loved her like no one else . i mean , the both of us -- the both of us did . billy : yeah , but you made her . you know , you were this -- this nutty , uh , crazy girl in the fashion industry , and you made this beautiful little girl , you know ? chloe : we both did . you know , we were n't meant to be , but she was meant to be -- our little girl was . billy : and we had some crazy times in new york , huh ? chloe : [ chuckles ] billy : you were so hot . [ chuckles ] chloe : um , i still am hot . billy : okay . all right . yeah . yes . yes , you are . i 'll admit it . [ chuckles ] we had some crazy , wild times . chloe : we had the craziest times ever . billy : yeah . chloe : they were so crazy . they were great . jill : you know what ? i 'm getting a little peckish . maybe i 'll throw a steak on the grill , you know ? oh , no . scallops and risotto -- who does n't love that ? am i right ? colin : you are something else . jill : baby - doll , i would just love to get you some food -- just as soon as you sign the new papers and burn the old ones saying that you get to steal my fortune . colin : look , you ca n't just ask a man to , you know , give up on love . jill : you do n't get to love my money , colin -- money , by the way , i have n't even seen yet . jill : this is exactly what you have to do , okay ? because the punishment has to fit the crime . colin : what crime ? jill : [ slams floor ] damn ! i heard you . you owe money to some people . you got stuff going on you wo n't let me in on . i ca n't trust you . colin : yeah , but this marriage -- that 's real -- just as real as the heat that you 're generating right now as you lean in to give me a squeeze at the goodies . [ chuckles ] yeah , we have an unconventional relationship , but i 'm not gon na give up on it . jill : well , i am . i 'm done with you . [ door slams ] billy : wait . wait . wait . wait . wait . chloe : come on . no one needs to know about it . billy : what the hell ? i mean , oh , my god . i do n't want this . chloe : you do want . [ chuckles ] billy : chloe , i -- [ stuttering ] something 's going on with my head . i mean , you came over here looking for a friend , not -- this is not the way it 's supposed to be . chloe : whatever eases the pain , billy . billy : look , we were talking about new york and delia , and -- damn it , chloe . chloe : what ? billy : you did this on purpose , did n't you ? chloe : i just -- i just do n't want to be alone , okay ? can you blame me ? you should n't be alone . you do n't want to be alone . billy : stop . stop . okay ? you 're killing me right now , okay ? this is not the way to cope with delia . you know this , right ? i mean , tell me you know it . anita : mold ? in a building this expensive ? just got to check the ductwork . anita : uh , no , hold on just a sec out there . here we go . let 's go call mommy . let 's call mommy . come on . we 're gon na just call mommy . wait . where do we do it ? boing ! [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : what 's wrong ? is connor okay ? anita : there 's this building maintenance man here , and i thought before letting him in that we 'd better call , as per victor . chelsea : it 's fine . the building sent us a notice , but you were right to call . anita : ' course i was . okay , honey . you keep your chin up . chelsea : thanks , mom . victor : everything all right at home ? [ sighs ] all right . let 's get started , okay ? jack : we should wait for sharon . chelsea : sharon 's not coming . jack : and why is that ? she has every right to pay her respects , too . victor : it was her decision , okay ? jack : and that 's it , huh ? has nothing to do with maybe why nikki moved out of the ranch ? victor : jack , are we here to memorialize my son , or are you here to pontificate ? jack : `` my son , `` he says , without an ounce of irony . chelsea : okay , please stop . please ? this is about adam and saying goodbye . and if you ca n't have some self - control and respect , then please leave ... now . billy : did you somehow make this happen ? chloe : come on , billy . chemistry was never our problem . billy : i mean , uh , maybe you slipped me a mickey . chloe : [ giggles ] that 's flattering . yes , your attraction to me was artificially induced . i fed you oysters without you even realizing it . that 's what i did . billy : yes , but , chloe , you want a baby from me -- with me . chloe : i just want things different -- that 's all . billy : how ? by getting delia back or -- or a close approximation ? i mean , you would have been up for this ? chloe : [ chuckling ] nothing even happened , okay ? geez . billy : chloe , you 've got to stop this . i mean , you 're spinning out over delia , and it 's got to stop . okay ? there 's never gon na be another delia . i mean , she was fire and sparkle and giggles , and she was like lightning that will never strike twice . i mean , do n't ruin her memory like this , please . chloe : i just -- i need her so much , billy . [ voice breaking ] i just -- i need her . billy : chloe , i know , okay ? but you -- you 've got to -- you got to stop this baby thing . chloe : i ca n't . i ca n't . i ca n't . billy : yes , yes . yes , you can , okay ? for delia 's sake . lily : uh , you should go check on your dad . cane : why ? uh , why should i check on my dad ? neil : what 's colin done now ? lily : well , he 's worried 'cause he has n't heard from him in a few days . colin : yeah , but you said everything was okay . lily : well , i think that you should go check on him . cane : really ? lily : yes . we 'll be fine without you . it 's okay . cane : oh . i have to go and check on my dad . neil : yeah . we 'll -- we 'll be just fine without you . cane : all right . do n't miss me . lily : bye . neil : hmm . lily : so , where were we ? oh , dad 's cooking . he 's incredible . what do you like to eat ? 'cause i 'm sure he can make something for ... [ cell phone rings ] lily : oh , excuse me . i have to take this . i 'm sorry . kelly : you think she has my wedding dress picked out yet ? neil : i think it 's in her closet next to my tux . i 'm really -- uh , i 'm really sorry about all this . kelly : this is so okay . i have lived through some pretty uncomfortable setups . do n't worry . neil : i - i have , too . um , but , uh , matter of fact , i 'm not really looking to date right now . i , um -- i would n't want to mislead you . kelly : that 's totally okay , and i appreciate you letting me know . the men in genoa city are very honest that way . chelsea : [ exhales ] thank you both for putting everything aside ... concentrating on adam . he 'd be so happy that both of you are here ... and grateful . he 'd probably say some joke or -- or make some sort of snarky comment , but i know that it would really mean the world to him , even if he could n't admit it . jack , would you like to start ? jack : yeah . yeah . it 's kind of fitting that we 're here . there 's so many things about adam that ... only god knows -- things he did , the thoughts he had , the reasons for his actions . only god knows . he hurt many people that i love in a terrible way , but when i looked at him , i saw remorse , guilt , shame . he hurt my sister , and then , years later , he hurt my niece . and somehow , between those two times , he was a genuine friend to me . i ca n't explain it , but then i guess i 'm not the only one who -- whose feelings for adam were complicated , to say the least . chelsea : adam did n't know how to let people love him . he -- he had a - a wonderful mother , a wonderful childhood , but somewhere along the way , he -- [ sighs ] something happened to him where he did n't feel worthy . he was broken , he was flawed ... but we all loved him anyway . [ exhales shakily ] we all hoped that he would find his way , but he died too soon . [ voice breaking ] he died before he could be the father he wanted to be . he died before he could be the man he wanted to be . [ sniffles ] and that 's the real tragedy here , you know ? because i really think adam wanted to be better . i really think he wanted to be better , and i -- and i think that that almost happened . jack : in this very church , adam made me swear that i would look after connor -- that i would protect his son , that i would save him from the same things , the same people that changed adam . chelsea : jack , i told you -- i - i do n't want to -- jack : chelsea , adam ca n't speak for himself anymore . that does n't mean we ca n't speak for him . i got to get out of here . [ smooches ] thank you . victor : he 's not adam 's family -- you and i are . just let him go . chelsea : you 're right . [ sniffles ] is there anything you want to say to your son ? cane : i 'm not interrupting anything , am i ? jill : no , no . no . i 'm real -- really glad you came by . cane : you know , you seem a little , uh , preoccupied . jill : [ scoffs ] cane : you know , a little off . is , uh -- it 's not 'cause of colin , is it ? jill : colin ? no . why would you ask that ? cane : well , you know , you said he 's on his best behavior , and i trust your judgment . it 's just he 's not returning my phone calls , so i , uh -- i thought i would come by and make sure he has n't stolen the silver and left town . jill : oh . [ chuckles ] no . no . everything is as it should be . cane : okay . jill : i checked the silver . he 's , um , on a business trip . cane : really ? um , what sort of business ? jill : i did n't ask . it 's safer that way . cane : okay . jill : but , honey , silver 's all still here . cane : [ chuckles ] jill : okay ? cane : yeah . jill : everything 's okay . i would say to leave him a voicemail , but he really is an idiot on his cell phone , so you 're safer off with pen and paper . cane : none of this seems any , uh , -- you know , does n't seem off to you ? you do n't think he 's reverted to his old ways ? jill : well , here 's the thing -- i do n't really think that colin 's ever gon na change , you know ? so we just hope for the best and plan for the worst . cane : hmm . right . okay . neil : if she had told me that she had any kind of concept of setting us up on a date , i would have said , `` oh , absolutely not . i -- that 's not a good idea . `` i -- that 's not what i meant to say . kelly , what i meant to say was that you are a lovely woman , and i am already seeing someone . kelly : oh . well , lily set you up anyway ? neil : i guess it 's an oversight on my part . the relationship -- it is n't really a secret as much as -- it 's nothing illicit . just -- it 's -- it 's complicated . kelly : ah . well , i understand `` complicated . `` [ chuckles ] so do n't sweat it . you 're off the hook . neil : shortest date ever , huh ? kelly : ah . except for me . i am an expert at the micro - date . neil : ah . kelly : so i 'm going to check my e - mail and , uh , head off , and then why do n't you just get out of here before lily gets back ? neil : hey , honestly , any guy would be lucky to go out on a date with you . i wish things were different . i 'll , uh -- i 'll see you soon , okay ? kelly : okay . neil : yeah . kelly : take it easy . neil : all right . you , too . bye . neil : whoa . jack , as your sponsor , i 'm officially worried about you at the bar . everything okay ? jack : having a little iced tea after a less - than - pleasant but very necessary evening . neil : okay , well , if you need to talk , call me later . as for right now , kelly 's right there . she 's pretty great , though -- even put up with lily insisting that i cook for her . jack : as in a date ? neil : that would have been a misfire by my daughter . i think kelly has someone on her mind . victor : you know , adam and i had many conversations while he was still alive . we each knew how the other one felt . chelsea : did you love him ? victor : he was my son . chelsea : did you love him ? victor : well , do you think i did n't ? chelsea : i think you did . i think you still do . but it does n't matter what i think . adam did n't think you loved him . he thought he was a shame on you -- a disappointment -- less than nicholas and victoria and abby . victor : i love all my children , okay ? chelsea : well , it 's not too late , victor . tonight was never just for me . victor : okay . anita : and then the gorgeous princess threw the frog back because you know what ? if he could n't act like a prince , well , then he just was n't worth her time . so she went -- boom ! but , you , sweetie pie -- you are a prince , and i know one when i see one . yes , i do . oh . all clear . no mold . anita : oh , well , that 's a relief . great . well , thank you . let 's walk him to the door , honey . come on . come on . come with me to close the door . okay . good night . [ lock clicks ] anita : i think we should go to bed . i think we should go to bed . that 's what all good princes do . they go to sleep . it 's done . anita : here we go . one , two , three ! lily : well , i am sorry about that . so , uh , where 's my dad ? kelly : [ sighs ] lily , it was super sweet of you to set us up , but it 's not gon na happen . lily : you do n't like him ? kelly : oh , no . he 's lovely . it -- it -- he did n't want me to be misled . he 's seeing somebody . lily : [ sighs ] my poor dad . he 's not seeing anyone . he 's trying to convince devon and i that he 's fine , but , obviously , he 's not . he 's making up fake women just so that he does n't get hurt again . kelly : either way , i - i do n't think it 's gon na happen . lily : all right , well , we 'll find you the right guy . he 's out there . i can feel it . chloe : you have johnny . you do n't know what it 's like to be home and have it so quiet and be alone , okay ? i just -- i just wanted to stop being so quiet and so lonely . billy : look , chloe -- i get it . do n't forget what vicki and i went through -- lucy , all right , the fertility doctors , and the shots and the treatments -- anything to make it happen , you know ? and i was still holding out hope that vicki and i would be able to give johnny and reed a little brother or a baby sister . chloe : yeah , a sister , like delia . billy : chloe . chloe : okay , i - i know it -- it 's not gon na happen like this , especially not -- billy : no , especially not . chloe : i 'm gon na go , all right ? can we just not talk about this ever again , please ? billy : hey , chloe , there is no shame in me going to gamblers anonymous . there 's no shame in you going and spilling all of this to your therapist so you can get through it . hey , i mean it . chloe : all right . thanks . thanks for everything . billy : all right . [ sighs ] all right , the fertility doctors , and the shots and the treatments -- anything to make it happen , you know ? chloe : yeah , billy . i do know . jill : what ? no singing , no yelling ? no banging ? colin : i 'm sitting here pondering our relationship ... jill : [ sighs ] colin : ... as i have visions of you prancing around the bedroom , wearing that skimpy little number of a negligee . jill : `` prancing , `` huh ? colin : yeah , what was the color of that ? was obsidian ? was it onyx ? was it -- jill : black ? colin : yeah , that was -- that 's it -- my favorite . yeah . jill : listen to me . since you seem to be behaving yourself to some degree , i have a reward for you . colin : steak ? jill : no . news . cane came by . colin : he 's worried about me , yeah ? jill : no . he 's worried about me . he was concerned about what new , fresh nightmare you 're putting me through . but do n't worry -- i spared him the gory details , and he left here not even wondering where you were . nobody 's actually gon na wonder where you are . nighty - night . [ door slams ] colin : damn it , jill ! what did you tell my son ? cane : [ sighs ] hey , jill ! i think i found his wallet . [ exhales deeply ] victor : as jack abbott said before , you did a lot of damage to a lot of people . underneath it all , i guess you were looking for my approval . and i gave you many opportunities . i grew up without a father , without a mother . so i understand your anger . you resented me even at the very end because you knew i knew the secret about delia . a lot of people were very upset because of the bargain you and i made . but you know , you wanted to protect your family , and that i respected . in that regard , you were just like me . i 'd do anything to protect my family . but am i sad ... that you and i never really bonded ? yeah . leaves a deep hole in my heart . rest in my peace , my boy . chelsea : hey . anita : see -- there was nothing to worry about . chelsea : hi . anita : i told you i did good . let victor put that in his pipe and smoke it . ohh . chelsea : he 's so beautiful , is n't he ? anita : how are you doing , honey ? well , i 'm gon na go . chelsea : okay . anita : night , pumpkin . chelsea : love you . anita : love you . love you , big guy . love you . chelsea : bye . [ rattle shaking ] chelsea : hey , buddy . you 're not sleeping yet , huh ? mommy loves you . daddy loves you , too , even though he 's not here with us anymore . and no matter what anybody says , your daddy loved you . and he loved me , and we were so lucky to have love like that , you know ... [ inhales , exhales deeply ] ... even if just for a little while . i miss your daddy so much . i do . i miss him so much . [ sniffles ] hi . [ tapping finger ] chelsea : [ sniffles ] [ rattle shaking ] chelsea : hi . [ chuckles ] [ next_on ] neil : i 'd like to go public with our relationship . jill : what do you know about bonaventure ? lily : if colin is responsible for all this , are you gon na turn him in to victor and the authorities then ? | lauren visits jill for a sisterly conversation . chloe visits billy . at chelsea 's condo , anita , chelsea and victor gather to go to adam 's memorial service . jack and kelly meet in the foyer of the athletic club and have a friendly conversation . neil joins lily and cane for a meeting in the athletic club dining room as does kelly . jill and lauren are talking when esther comes in from shopping and , upon setting her shopping bags down in a chair , gives jill a green shirt . esther wants to know the name of a good plumber about the noise in the attic . jill tells them that she will handle it . lauren encourages jill to give esther the plumber 's number . colin talks to himself as he throws a cup against the door . jill comes in and wants to know what he wants . jill tells him that he can be released if he will sign papers dissolving their marriage , so he wo n't get any of her fortune . chloe and billy discuss delia and what a good girl she had been and the good times that they had together . chloe moves closer to billy and they kiss . |
jack : kelly ? kelly : [ gasps ] good morning , sweetheart . i hope you slept well . jack : head 's -- head 's so heavy . i ... i 'm thirsty . kelly : well , this ought to help . fresh squeezed right from our tree outside . we should toast . i 'll toast . to paradise and to the wonderful man that i get to share it with . may we have a long and happy marriage . jack : marriage ? right . you and i . kelly : are husband and wife . you remember last night , do n't you ? jack : i - i remember we were ... dancing , i think . kelly : [ laughs ] and it was so beautiful . i could have stayed in your arms all night long , but ... there are other more important ways we have yet to celebrate , so we should get to that . jack : no , w - w - wait . i should -- i should go to genoa city . i need to see my family . kelly : no , you do n't need to go anywhere . i 'm your family now . ashley : newman - abbott . [ door opens ] ashley : eh . stitch : something wrong ? ashley : besides everything that 's been going on around here lately ? no . where 's your latest appendage ? tall , blonde girl , kind of looks like me . stitch : abby 's meeting some friends for breakfast . ashley : really ? so she 's not spending the morning with you ? stitch : you know , i 'm -- i 'm sorry to disappoint you , but , uh , things between us could n't be better . ashley : i 'm not disappointed . stitch : really ? ashley : no . stitch : because everything about you screams that you have a problem with me seeing abby . ashley : not at all . problem i have is if you stop seeing her , actually . abby : so , that 's it , then . your mom 's totally in the clear ? noah : da 's office dropped all the charges . mariah : i saw it on the news this morning . kyle : it 's the big story everywhere . kevin : yeah , which means the killer knows the cops are looking for a new suspect . summer : and since we 're the only people with information out the murders ... kyle : the guy 's gon na want to shut us up . mariah : well , i do n't want to be the latest tragedy to fall out of the cabin armoire . summer : all right , well , how do you plan to avoid that ? mariah : private security . summer : not to be rude , mariah , but you 're gon na hire them off your waitress salary ? mariah : no , you 're going to hire them out of your trust fund , snowflake . summer : [ scoffs ] all right , well , we will see about that . you know , speaking of private security , where is your personal bodyguard ? abby : if you 're talking about ben , he 's at work . he does n't think we 're in danger anymore . kyle : what ? noah : he 's the one that 's been shouting the loudest that we need to protect ourselves . abby : but now he is n't . kevin : because ? abby : because we already told the police everything we know , and it did n't point to anyone except for sharon . we 're not a threat to the killer , so we have nothing to worry about . avery : oh ! i 'm sorry . did n't mean to startle you . phyllis : what are you doing here ? i thought you were out of town . avery : well , my sister 's husband was in an accident . i thought she might be needing me . phyllis : if she did , she would n't admit it . avery : yes , which is why i took the liberty of stopping by . phyllis : well , you 're a day too late . crisis is over now . avery : what happened ? phyllis : jack had a seizure . doctor had to put him in a coma , but when he came to , he could n't remember anything . not his name , not his family , not even me . and here i thought i was so unforgettable . avery : but he 's okay now , right ? phyllis : yeah , they 're sending him home today . avery : oh , phyllis , i 'm so happy . phyllis : what 's up with joe ? what 's going on there ? avery : he 's great . i - i mean , he 's not walking yet , but he 's making progress . it 's gon na be a long process . phyllis : one you no longer want to be involved in ? avery : no , i do . it was time to come home . dylan and i need to spend time together . dylan : oh . sorry . go back to sleep . it 's still early . sharon : um ... i did n't mean to fall asleep on the couch . dylan : yeah , but you did . sharon : um , here , let me make you some coffee . dylan : hold on . only if -- if you want to . you know i get free coffee at work , right ? sharon : well , i 'm not gon na send you out into rush - hour traffic without some caffeine . come on , especially after everything you did for me yesterday . dylan : all right . thank you . sharon : neck hurt ? dylan : yeah , just a little bit . sharon : the sofa is n't really all that comfortable . dylan : it 's not the first time i slept on it . sharon : dylan , are we okay ? avery : neither one of us handled it very well , and i did n't want to leave it that way , so here i am . phyllis : you know what ? you are gon na smooth things over with dylan now that you 're back . you just got to whip him into shape . you can do that in your sleep . avery : yeah , i hope so . phyllis : come on . i 'll walk you out . avery : are you sure there 's nothing i can do to help you ? phyllis : he 's alert . he knows who i am . that 's all i need . avery : okay . phyllis : okay . let 's go . jack : aaaah ! escucheme ! tengo que salir de aqui ! haré cualquier cosa para conseguirlo ! escucheme ! phyllis : honey . you all right ? hey . jack : n - no , i 'm fine . just -- oh , just had a strange dream . phyllis : more like a nightmare from the sound of it . jack : sound of it ? phyllis : yeah , you called out just before you woke up . jack : what did i say ? phyllis : i have no idea . it was in spanish . jack : spanish ? phyllis : that 's what it sounded like . since when are you fluent in spanish ? jack : i 'm hardly fluent . phyllis : in all the years i 've known you , i 've heard you speak spanish twice to order margaritas , and you screwed that up both times . jack : come here . come here . phyllis : [ chuckles ] jack : i guess being married to you makes me feel like a regular don juan . phyllis : well , you 've always been don juan , but you never talked like him . jack : nice that we can still surprise each other , huh ? phyllis : honey ... you are still recovering . okay , i need you to relax . jack : are you gon na take away all the fun ? phyllis : we will find ways to manage , i promise , okay ? but seriously , i need you to get home and relax . and we will use all that time to learn all those things we apparently do n't know about each other . jack : no , that ca n't be . i l -- i left my son , my sisters , my brother . they -- they 're looking for me . they 're -- kelly : no , no , they 're not . not anymore . they all know that you 're not coming back to them . i told you . remember ? the accident ? jack : the acci -- oh . the -- the boat . the boat went down . kelly : yes , the boat went down , and you were lost at sea . wah . and everybody cried and was sad and moved on . jack : wait , but ... kelly : no , no , no , no . do n't you trouble yourself about this anymore , sweetheart . they are fine without you . and you are fine without them , 'cause you have me , and i 'm all you need i 'm all you will ever , ever need . you know that , do n't you ? jack : b - but what -- what about my work ? i have to get back to jabot . kel : no , you do n't . there is no jabot . not anymore . [ chuckles ] [ cell phone rings ] abby : it makes sense when you really think about it . why would the killer go after a bunch of people that have nothing new to offer the police ? i mean , why risk being caught ? noah : that 's true . he 's safer laying low . summer : for all we know , he could be out of town by now . kevin : probably on some caribbean beach drinking a piña colada . mariah : yeah , well , you may be willing to bet your life on that , but i 'm not . kyle : so , that was phyllis . she 's bringing my dad home from the hospital . abby : oh , my god . already ? that 's fantastic . noah : i ca n't believe how fast he recovered . that 's -- that 's great . summer : i do n't know about you guys , but between jack being good and the killer finally being off our backs , i kind of feel like i can breathe again . mariah : well , with an attitude like that , you might not be breathing for much longer . kevin : mariah ! mariah : if you 're gon na try to make me feel better , just forget about it . kevin : stitch 's theory about the killer makes a lot of sense . mariah : yeah , if you 're an idiot . kevin : he 's a smart guy . mariah : then why is he dating abby ? kevin : i promise i am not gon na let anything happen to you . mariah : noah made the same promise to courtney . kevin : courtney did n't have your survival instinct . in fact , if you do come face to face with the killer , my money 's on you . mariah : [ sighs ] how do you always know what to say to make me feel better ? kevin : i guess i know you pretty well by now . mariah : and i know you pretty well , too . so i know when you 're lying to me . you 're not convinced we 're safe , either . dylan : i thought we agreed on this . it was just , uh , one of those moments , you know , no big deal . uh , just two people feeling kind of beaten up and ... sharon : yeah . right . no , of course . there was nothing more to it than that . dylan : nothing . ex - exactly . sharon : and yet ... dylan : `` yet `` what ? sharon : i just ca n't help being concerned that it 's going to affect our friendship , because i would n't want to jeopardize that . dylan : no . not at all . sharon : okay , then we 're good . dylan : yeah , we 're good . sharon : good ! dylan : yeah . well , i should get going . sharon : oh , okay . yeah . do n't let me stop you . dylan : i 'll check in later , okay ? sharon : okay , great . um ... see you later . [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] sharon : oh . dylan ! i know exactly what you came back for . this must have fallen out of your pants . kelly : so , after you were presumed dead , the board of directors took a vote and decided to merge jabot with newman . jack : merge with victor ? kelly : yes . two great rivals finally making peace at last . it 's like one big , happy family . oh , and they changed the name of the company , too . it 's now called newman - abbott . jack : no , that -- that ca n't be right . ashley would never agree to that , or billy . kelly : oh , but they did . jabot is no mo ' . so there 's no more reason for you to go back to genoa city . there is nothing left for you there but sad memories . john : like me , jackie . i 've been nothing more than a memory for a long time . but i never left you . jack : why are you here ? kelly : why am i here ? john : you know why i 'm here . i came for the same reason i always do . to remind you of the truth . ashley : i ca n't help but notice that you seem to like to play musical chairs with the women in your life . stitch : [ laughs ] musical chairs ? ashley : yeah . yeah , victoria , me , and then victor again and then abby . is this some kind of a pattern that you 've established in your spare time ? stitch : wow . you know , it 's been a long time since i had to answer questions from a girl 's mother regarding my intentions . ashley : it 's ne of my business , right ? but i did warn you . i 'm worried . i do n't want to see my daughter get hurt . and you have to be aware of the tension between victoria and abby and abby and me . it 's a problem . stitch : i am sorry about that . i really am . but i 'm not sorry i got together with abby . could the timing be better ? yeah . but something happened when i went into the club with abby . ashley : oh , something happened . the same thing that happens every time you get around an attractive woman , apparently . stitch : okay , no , no , no , no . this is different . what i feel for abby is different . i am finally in a relationship that did n't start with a lie . to be free of that , you know , to be exactly who i am with no judgment from her , it 's one of the best things that could have happened to me . and i do n't judge her , either . not about austin , not about anything . we 're good for each other . ashley : that 's great . until something happens and there 's a wedge between the two of you . and then how good is it gon na be , right ? stitch : it 'll never be perfect , but what is ? all i know is that i 'm willing to stake everything on it , and i do n't intend to screw it up . ashley : okay , then . good to know . abby : how great will it feel not having to look over our shoulders every minute ? kyle : finally be able to put everything that happened at the cabin behind us . summer : what ? no snarky comment , mariah ? do n't tell me that kevin was finally able to get through to you . [ cell phone chimes ] summer : oh , no . kyle : what ? noah : who 's that from ? summer : it 's an unknown sender , but the message says to come to the cabin now . [ cell phone chimes ] [ cell phone chimes ] [ cell phone chimes ] [ cell phones chime ] mariah : [ sighs ] avery : looks i 'm too late . dylan 's come and gone . sharon : how 'd you know he 'd be here ? avery : well , is n't this where he always is these days ? except when they threw you behind bars . and even then , i would n't be surprised if he camped outside your cell . sharon : dylan 's been very protective . he even saw me home from jail yesterday . by the way , they dropped all the charges . oh ! avery : you do n't expect me to congratulate you , do you ? sharon : i 'm not holding my breath , especially considering all the compassion you 've shown me lately . you and everybody else . dylan was the only one who stayed by my side and believed that i w innocent . all the rest of you , you could n't wait to see me go down . you smelled blood , and you could n't wait to just jump all over it and finish me off . but not dylan , because he has a heart . avery : you have feelings for him . sharon : oh , we 're just friends . avery : with what kind of benefits ? sharon : it 's not like that . avery : no ? how does a wallet fall out of a man 's pocket when he 's standing up , sharon ? unless he was on his back and you were on top of him ! sharon : and that 's right where your mind goes , does n't it ? because that 's exactly what you want to be doing with your ex . yeah , dylan told me how you 've been dodging him for joe . avery : my relationship with dylan is none of your business . i ca n't believe he would confide in you about it . dylan : i thought you were staying longer with joe . avery : clearly . dylan : i mean , whatever you 're thinking -- avery : it does n't matter . i did n't like how we left things in chicago , and i came home to work them out . maybe i should have listened to your text and just stayed there ? dylan : what text ? avery : what text ? what text ? `` you made your choice . i made mine . finish what you started . so will i. `` dylan : i did n't send that . avery : we -- sharon : i sent it . dylan : why would you send a text like that to avery and let her think it was from me ? sharon : dylan , you were hurting so much because avery had decided to stay in chicago with joe . avery : so you decided to swoop in and take advantage ? come between dylan and me ? sharon : i was just trying to help you . avery : oh , the same way you helped nick , saying that summer was n't his daughter ? dylan : just give her -- give her a chance to explain . avery : what 's to explain , dylan ? she wants you for herself . all this time , you 've been going on and on about joe threatening our relationship ! it 's sharon you need to worry about ! sharon : okay , you 're twisting everything around . you 're making it into something that it 's not . avery : no , sharon ! you are the one doing the twisting here ! you are incapable of thinking straight ! dylan : avery . avery : what ? ! are you gon na defend her ? dylan : we need to continue this in private . avery : yeah , dylan , we do . dylan : [ sighs ] sharon : dylan , let me explain . i ... dylan : i need to take care of this . phyllis : is this comfortable ? is this good ? jack : ooh , very . thank you . phyllis : de nada . you know , i need to study up on my spanish now that you 're fluent . never did tell me what in the world you were dreaming about . jack : oh , you know , it was all a jumble . something about a trip i once took to acapulco . phyllis : well , must have been a vacation from hell by the way you were carrying on . jack : i do n't know why we are so focused on a nightmare can barely recall when i would so much rather be talking about some good dreams i 've been having . phyllis : really ? jack : very good . phyllis : seriously ? want to tell me about them ? jack : i want to show you . phyllis : okay . hmm . ashley : oh , please . looks like somebody 's fully recovered . phyllis : well , he is n't , exactly , because he just completely insists on pushing his limits . ashley : jack , stop it . you 've just been through a life - threatening experience . jack : no one knows that better than i . in fact , this accident has changed my entire outlook . things are going to be very different from now on . abby : it 's exactly the same . it says `` come to the cabin now , `` and then it says `` no cops . `` stitch : okay , stay there , all of you . i 'm coming right over . abby : ben is on his way . summer : i ca n't believe this is happening again . mariah : i really hate saying `` i told you so . `` maybe next time you guys will listen to me . kyle : there wo n't be a next time . summer : what -- what do you mean ? kyle : i 'm gon na go up to the cabin and find out what the hell is going on here . summer : kyle , you ca n't do that . kevin : we have to be smart about this . we need a plan . summer : yes , we need to call the police . noah : and piss this guy off ? yeah , we ca n't risk that . summer : well , it 's a risk either way ! i do n't want anything happening to you . abby : just wait until ben gets here . then we can figure this out together . kyle : yeah , like that 's ever worked . no , i 'm done waiting around to see who the next victim will be , okay ? i ca n't -- i wo n't live my life like that . this ends now . summer : kyle . mariah : hey . stitch : abby . abby : [ sighs ] hey , i 'm so glad you 're here . stitch : hey . where 's everyone else ? where are the guys ? mariah : off being guys , playing superhero and trying to save the day . summer : yeah , noah and kevin tried to stop kyle from heading to the cabin , but once they could n't , they just decided that it 'd be better that they go and help . stitch : what the hell is wrong with them ? that 's a stupid , reckless thing to do . mariah : you think ? stitch : they could n't have got that far . i 'm gon na see if i can catch up with them and get them to turn around . abby : i 'll go with you . stitch : no way . abby : but i need to do something . stitch : you need to stay safe is what you need to do . abby : yeah , so do you . if anything ever happened to you ... stitch : hey , it wo n't . i made a promise to your mom , and i intend to keep it . abby : but -- stitch : hey . i 'm coming back to you , okay ? do n't you even think of following me , all right ? any of you . mariah : no , of course not , because we 're just weak , little women who ca n't do anything for ourselves . we need the big , strong guys to take care of this for us . summer : i do n't care what any of you say . i am calling the police . mariah : so when it comes to you , not only are we the weaker sex . we 're the dumber . what about `` no cops `` do you not understand ? summer : look , we can trust paul , okay ? i have his direct number . no one will know that i 'm calling except him . you guys , we tried doing this on our own once , and that got one of us killed . if we have n't learned from that , then we really are morons . paul , it 's summer . call me back when you can . there 's something going on at the cabin . dylan : come on , avery . we need to talk . avery : we needed to talk a long time ago , but you would n't listen , and now sharon has you exactly where she wants you . dylan : she 's been dealing with a lot . she 's had some issues with her meds . avery : oh , my god ! i 've heard that one before . dylan : it 's true . sharon is bipolar . i mean , she has to deal with issues and confront things that most people ca n't even imagine ! avery : yes , and her psychiatrist is equipped to handle it ! you are not ! dylan : i ca n't just abandon her . what kind of person would i be ? avery : a smart one . a kind one . dylan : a kind ? really ? avery : yes ! do you honestly think you 're doing her any good by feeding into her psychosis ? she pulls something like texting me from your phone and you 're letting her get away with it ! how is that helping her ? ! dylan : i 'm not gon na walk away from a friend . avery : you both keeping calling each other that . when are you gon na admit it 's something more ? dylan : when are you gon na stop telling me how i feel ? ! i love you ! avery : then why did you spend the night at her place ? ! dylan : i spent it on the couch ! avery : alone ? ! dylan : nothing happened ! avery : yeah , maybe not yet ! dylan : why -- why are you saying this ? ! why are you insistent on turning my friendship with sharon into something more ? avery : because it is something more ! dylan : no , it 's not ! but you have to make it that way because of your own feelings for joe ! kelly : it 's all gon na become clearer and clearer , and i 'm gon na take care of you like a good wife should . is there anything you need right now ? jack : the truth . kelly : well , i have been telling you the truth , and i 'm gon na keep telling you the truth until you actually believe me . right now , the truth is you need a clean shirt . and i 'm gon na get it for you . look at me . i 'm so domestic ! john : so , you two went off and got hitched , huh ? jack : w - we 're married , kelly and i. i 'm married . john : you seem a bit confused . jack : oh , that was the accident . a boat went down at sea . john : i see , i see . so that 's why you 're so weak . jack : kelly 's taking care of me . it 's just ... john : what , son ? what 's wrong , jackie ? jack : something does n't ... it 's about jabot . it 's ... i have questions , lots of questions . john : well , then go ahead and ask them ! and keep asking until you get answers ! jack : that car accident was a wakeup call . i realized lately i have been trying to be someone that i am not , taking all these chances , living an irresponsible life , buying that car . you know what ? it was probably some effort to recapture my youth . i have decided that 's better left to the young . ashley : well , i 'm not sure it 's time to put you out to pasture quite yet , jack . phyllis : oh , i 'd say . jack : all i know is i 'm not gon na do anything that 's gon na take me away from a wife that i love , a family that i love , and a company that i love . ashley : well , the company you love does n't actually exist anymore . jack : not the way we 're used to , no . but merging it with victor makes the company stronger and me relevant . ashley : i think we were getting there anyway , jack , by ourselves , you know ? jack : it would have taken years that we do n't have to enjoy the success we 're having right now . ashley : i 'm glad you 're enjoying it . but then again , you have n't been around , have you , and have to work with victor and victoria . jack : i will be now . phyllis : so , you are going back to work full - time ? jack : the golf course and the racetrack are going to have to figure out how to get along without me . i am committed as of this moment to doing everything i can to be a guiding force in my father 's company . ashley : not if victor has anything to say about it . jack : let me handle victor . i promise you , i will make sure he does n't cross the line . ashley : well , now this is the jack that i know and love . i mean , i 'm so happy to have you back . phyllis : well , he is n't back exactly just yet . you need to get upstairs . you got some healing to do . right now . in bed . or i 'm gon na have mrs. martinez come after you . jack : ay , caramba ! i 'll be a good boy . i 'll be a good boy . hey . thanks for coming by . ashley : i 'm so glad i did . phyllis : thank you . ashley : wow . what a turnaround . phyllis : i 'm not so sure about that . jack : i ca n't , pop . i ca n't remember what questions to ask . john : they 're stored inside you , like papers in a filing cabinet waiting to be accessed . all you have to do is open the drawer . kelly : here we go . fresh from the line outside . mmm . [ sniffs ] it smells like ocean breezes . i 'll help you into it . jack : i - i have a question to ask . kelly : of course . anything . jack : i want to understand the merger . kelly : oh , come on , jack . really ? do you really want to go through all of that ? you do n't need any more stress , do you ? jack : stress ? no . john : what did i just tell you ? stick to your guns , son ! jack : i need ... to understand . i need ... i 'm confused . kelly : all right . if it 's that important to you . john : that 's my boy . i 'm very proud of you . kelly : i saved these just in case you wanted to look at them at some point . uh ... here . `` jabot cosmetics merges with newman enterprises after scion 's death . `` hmm . sad . oh , and this one . this one is , um , `` ashley abbott takes over for the abbott side of things while working in close conjunction with victor . `` see ? any more questions ? jack : no . no more . kyle : well , there 's nobody in the bedrooms . noah : or the bathrooms . kevin : just leaves one place we have n't checked . kyle : [ sighs ] well , that 's rude . not even a message for us . noah : so , what is the deal , huh ? why were we summoned here ? ! [ door slams ] kevin : what the hell , man ? ! you scared us half to death ! stitch : good , maybe it 'll rouse some sense into that brain of yours . what the hell were you guys thinking , taking the killer 's bait and coming up here on your own ? you want to get yourselves murdered ? kyle : wait . who are you calling ? stitch : the cops . you may have a death wish , but i 'll be damned if i 'm gon na stand by and let that happen . [ car approaches ] noah : did you hear that ? [ car door closes ] kyle : who is it ? kevin : i do n't know , but they 're coming this way . stitch : i 'll handle this . i got him ! i got him ! fenmore : stop ! stop ! it 's me ! kevin : fen ? ! kyle : what the hell are you doing here ? noah : did you get a text , too ? fenmore : no . i sent it . dylan : why do n't you just admit it already ? you 're not by joe 's side because of obligation or guilt . avery : that is exactly why i am there . i 'm the reason that joe is paralyzed ! dylan : come on , avery . who are you trying to convince ? me or yourself ? avery : this is ridiculous . why are we even having this conversation ? dylan : because i saw you , the two of you . you were in each other 's arms . avery : what are you talking about ? dylan : in chicago after we had that argument . i - i came back to try to make things right , and the two of you were groping each other ! avery : i was groping joe ? yeah , that was it . that was it , dylan . we -- we were doing it right there on the rehab floor in front of patients and pts and anybody who would watch 'cause that 's what turns us on ! have you lost your mind hanging out with sharon so long ? oh , my god . if i was holding joe , it was to comfort him or encourage him or , my god , to hold him upright ! there was nothing sexual about it ! dylan : your body language said different , and you know it . avery : so you ran into sharon 's arms to get back at me ? dylan : i told you we never -- avery : no , but you damn well wanted to ! [ sighs ] dylan : h - how did we get here ? going at each other like this ? we 've always fought together . avery : yeah , we have . against my marriage , against ian ward , even victor newman . but now there 's nothing standing in our way , is there ? there 's nothing left for you to protect , and the soldier in you always needs something to protect . dylan : so where does that leave us ? now that all the battles are over ... does that ... does that mean we 're over ? kelly : there you go . fresh as a daisy . have i told you how handsome you look in your nice , clean , white shirt ? what 's the matter , jack ? you look a little distracted . john : do n't forget , jack . do not forget your wife . jack : my wife . kelly : that 's right , sweetheart . i am your wife . and you love me and only me . is n't that right ? is n't that right , jack ? ! jack : yes , that ... that 's right . kelly : [ chuckles ] ashley : you 're kidding . jack was speaking spanish in his sleep ? i 'm surprised you could even understand him . mrs. martinez used to laugh about it all the time . she said that he just butchered it . it made her ears hurt . phyllis : well , she would n't have said that if she heard him earlier . he sounded like he has spoken spanish his entire life . ashley : really ? phyllis : yeah . ashley : well , i know that he studied the romance languages in school . phyllis : [ sighs ] long time ago . and you know what they say about languages . if you do n't use it , you lose it . you do n't get better at it . ashley : well , that 's pretty weird . but he did just come out of a coma , though . phyllis : so did i . ashley : wait a minute . you know what ? i just remembered . i have heard of cases where people were able to recover skills that were dormant for years . must be something like that . phyllis : yeah . no , yeah , could totally be something like that . ashley : well , it has to be . what else could it be ? jack : [ muttering ] [ knock on door ] jack : escucheme ! tengo que salir de aqui ! haré cualquier cosa para consiguirlo ! i got to get out of here ! i 'll do anything ! avery : i ca n't believe i 'm saying this . [ voice breaking ] i never thought i would . but i ca n't -- i ca n't go on the way things are right now . all the accusations and suspicions and anger , dylan , it 's not how i want to live my life . i do n't think it 's how you want to live yours . dylan : what -- what -- what about all the years of loving each other , dreaming of being together ? does n't that count for something ? avery : honestly , i do n't know anymore . all those nights i spent thinking about you in afghanistan and praying that you would come home and picturing our life together ... it did n't look like this . dylan : i 'm not the same guy who went off to war . avery : and i 'm not the woman you left behind . maybe joe coming back into my life was a good thing , and not because i want a relationship with him , but because it forced us to look at things honestly for the first time . and what i see ... are two people really trying to fix something ... dylan : ... that ca n't be fixed . avery : do you think it can ? dylan : [ sighs ] what should we do ? avery : i know what we should n't do . dylan : avery , n - no . no . noah : what do you mean , you sent the text ? kyle : why would you do that ? stitch : you had to know that would freak everyone out . kevin : i do n't understand . if you wanted us to meet up , why did n't you just call us or say that the text was from you ? fenmore : i had to make sure you 'd all come . i - i know i 'm not the most popular guy these days after spiking that punch on valentine 's day . kyle : well , this latest stunt has n't helped . fenmore : hey , where 's summer and abby and mariah ? stitch : hey , they 're smart . they stayed away . okay , so look , you got us here . what was so important that you had to get us together like this ? fenmore : i 've been in contact with the killer . noah : what ? kevin : when ? fenmore : from the beginning . [ next_on ] dylan : i have gone out of my way to try to help you , and this is how you repay me ? avery : what are you doing ? jack : just back off . victor : i call the shots around here . not you ! | gabe tells victor he wants a higher position in the company than victoria in exchange for keeping quiet about seeing victor plotting to kill jack . fake jack pretends to regain his memory in front of his family and tells them he remembers signing the merger contract . they remain suspicious as does victoria , who is surprised to find that gabe has been given a high position at newman - abbott . dylan leaves sharon 's house leaving his wallet behind . when he comes back for it , avery is there . sharon admits she sent a text from dylan 's phone . avery returns dylan 's ring . abby , kyle , summer , mariah , kevin , and noah receive messages to meet at the cabin . there , they find fen , who admits he has been in contact with the killer from the beginning . |
jack : when `` restless style `` is a giant success , you 'll get a great chunk of the credit , mitch . yeah , you did a great job . thanks . bye . phyllis : hey , wha -- uh , was that mitch the printer ? jack : mitch the printer went above and beyond . phyllis : what are you guys doin ' here so early ? nick : yeah , we thought we 'd be the first ones in . phyllis : uh - huh . sharon : we just were so excited we could n't sleep . nick : you 're tellin ' me . i kept lookin ' at that clock on the nightstand . just another five minutes would roll by . phyllis : yeah . yeah . and then we decided , oh , forget it . let 's just come to work . nick : i figured if i was gon na pace around , i might as well do it at the scene of the crime . jack : there you are . sharon : mm - hmm , yeah . gosh , can you believe we did this ? i mean , do you think that if we knew how much trouble this was gon na be , that we would have done it anyway ? jack : ahh , you know what they say -- `` when the going gets tough `` ... nick : the tough haul ass . and yes , i think we would have done it anyway . phyllis : all over the country today , people are waking up . they 're having their coffee . they 're getting their newspaper . they see `` restless style . `` they reach for `` restless style . `` sharon : pray that they reach for `` restless style . `` jack : well , we will know soon enough whether they reach or they retch . [ scene_break ] sabrina : victor ? victor : yes , i 'm in here , my darling . sabrina : mon amour , what 's bothering you ? victor : why do you think something is bothering me , hmm ? sabrina : i feel you . i just sense you . i know it . victor : you 're as perceptive as you are beautiful . sabrina : ( whispering ) mon chérie . ( sighs ) look at me . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : ( normal voice ) this is very important . i want you to know that you can talk to me about everything , okay ? and that includes your ex - wife ... victor : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . sabrina : and her marriage , okay ? victor : mm - hmm . you know , i 'm not unhappy about my ex - wife 's remarriage . i want her to be as happy as i am now . i 'm just bothered by the man she chose to marry . sabrina : you do n't like david chow ? victor : i do n't trust that fellow . he 's a shady character . and he 's going to hurt her , and that worries me . [ scene_break ] nikki : we 're back ! david : yep . nikki : can you believe it ? and can you believe we were married by an american hippie named fred flinn ? fred flinn . david : i guess we should be happy he was n't stoned , hmm ? nikki : ( laughs ) david : so are you sorry we did n't wait to have a big wedding here ? nikki : what , and miss that adventure ? never . david : even if we got married in a pasture filled with cows , i would still be the happiest man on the planet . nikki : mm , that would never happen , or i 'd be on stilts . i 'd be the happiest woman , too . i love you . david : mm , i love you . [ scene_break ] amber : do you really think that 2 dozen muffins is gon na be enough ? daniel : yes , i think 2 dozen muffins is gon na be plenty . everyone 's gon na be too nervous to eat . but then again , you know , you eat when you 're nervous , so maybe we should make it 3 dozen . amber : yeah . jana : you two must be so excited about your new magazine . kevin : oh , yeah . today 's the big day , right ? amber : uh - huh . daniel : yeah , the whole world 's gon na see amber 's designs and my photography . amber : it is gon na be so awesome ! i 'm so excited . daniel : our careers are finally gon na take orbit . amber : ( giggles ) it is gon na happen , you know . daniel : if -- if the magazine is a success . kevin : and , hey , if it tanks , i have openings galore . consider this place your -- your fallback . daniel : yeah , well , fallback , no fallback -- it 's not gon na happen , bro . here . keep the change . kevin : props on the enthusiasm . amber : ( giggles ) well , later , guys . kevin : good luck . jana : oh , they do n't need luck . they 've got talent . kevin : mm . amber : ( giggles ) get the muffins . [ scene_break ] gloria : tall , dark and strong , and keep 'em comin ' . kevin : i do n't think coffee 's gon na cut it , mom . you look ... how can i put this so as not to offend you ? like sh -- gloria : i need ... sympathy . kevin : no . no , what you need is sleep . gloria : i 'm too upset to sleep . kevin : ( sighs ) how come ? gloria : because i 'm havin ' all these horrible nightmares . and it 's all her fault . kevin : what does jana have to do with your bad dreams ? gloria : well , just for starters , all that nonsense about karma . jana : it is not nonsense . it 's proven eastern philosophy . you do good , and good comes back to you . gloria : yeah , yeah , yeah , to bite you in the butt . jana : gloria , i do n't understand . gloria : jana , i gave away half of my fortune to charity to improve my karma . ( whispers ) $ 50 million . jana : oh , my god . how lovely . kevin : you know -- you know , you still have more money than you could ever spend in a lifetime . i tell ya , if it meant i would see some of it , i 'd become part of your entourage . gloria : ( normal voice ) too late . jeffrey 's filing for divorce , and he wants the other half . kevin : can he do that ? gloria : i do n't know . if i do n't give it to him , he sends me to prison . if i do , mommy 's new address is a refrigerator box on main street . jana : oh , god , gloria , i am so , so sorry . gloria : ( scoffs ) some karma , huh ? jana : you know i was only trying to help you , right ? and even if you do end up poor in some refrigerator somewhere , which you wo n't , kevin and i will never let you suffer , right , kev ? right ? right , kev ? well , who you phoning ? kevin : michael . michael , coffeehouse . mayday . mayday . [ scene_break ] jeff : ahh , morning , ladies . ( chuckles ) it 's a beautiful day in america , is n't it ? jill : is n't it ? jeff : i think i 'll rustle up some breakfast . anybody care to join me ? jill : oh , i 'm not much of a breakfast person . jeff : katherine ? kay : no . jeff : okay . kay : go `` rustle up breakfast `` ? yeah , esther will do the rustling , and he will do the hustling . jill : esther gets paid to serve our guests . kay : i do n't know . he just feels too comfortable being waited on by my household help that i pay for . jill : oh , please . do we have to go through this again ? you 've made it abundantly clear you do n't like him . kay : well , every time i turn around , he 's eating my food , swimming in my pool . jill : so do n't turn around . kay : i do n't know . i just do not trust him . jill : why ? is some of the silver missing ? kay : well , it 's a possibility that he is blackmailing gloria . jill : and what does that have to do with us . kay : he could be dangerous . jill : ooh , good . i like bad boys . kay : oh , you -- this is -- do n't be funny . jill : katherine , i can handle jeff bardwell , okay ? kay : mm - hmm . maybe he wants you to believe you can . jill : oh , do n't be -- you really do n't give me much credit , do you ? kay : not where men are concerned , no . look at your track record . jill : ( sighs ) i think that you 're just turning green with envy , pickle - puss . kay : go ahead and play the fool . i ca n't stop you . jill : oh , for god 's sake . i 'm not in love with him . i 'm having a little fun , okay ? you should try it . it might wipe the sour look off your face . [ scene_break ] amber : we wanted to be the first ones here . daniel : yeah , we brought a banner to hang up and everything . nick : well , it 's a little early to start celebrating . jack : we 're waiting till we 're certain there 's something to celebrate . phyllis : ( sighs ) maybe i should have used a different design on the web site . sharon : i 'm not too sure about that piece on vintage wear . phyllis : yeah , and -- and where the click - ons clear ? what -- oh . oh , look at this . jack : what ? phyllis : oh , my gosh , we 're getting hits . sharon : we are ? phyllis : we 're getting hits . nick : yeah , there -- there 's another one . daniel : another one . sharon : ( gasps ) oh , my gosh ! jack : and another one after that . amber : and the hits just keep on comin ' . [ scene_break ] michael : ( whispering ) half your fortune ? ( normal voice ) who gives away half their fortune ? gloria : people who have a lot of bad karma to clean up . michael : you would need the equivalent of the national debt to put a dent in that -- kevin : michael . michael : what ? ! kevin : not helping . michael : fine . i 'll use my indoor voice . ( quietly ) how 's this , gloria ? better ? why did you feel the need to -- to do such an incredibly lamebrain thing at this point of your incredibly lamebrain life ? kevin : enough with the insults . gloria : because the more good i do , the more good karma i accumulate . ( whispers ) and $ 50 million is worth a lot of good karma . michael : well , thank you . that explains everything . you consult me first . gloria : ( normal voice ) actually , i did consult an attorney . it 's not you . michael : because ? gloria : ( clears throat ) because you have n't exactly been filling my mailbox with -- what are those things ? oh , yeah . mother 's day cards , michael . michael : all right . all right , fine . then you get me the paperwork . you get me all the paperwork . i will find you a way out of this . i will . gloria : yeah , do n't count on it . michael : and what is that supposed to mean ? gloria : i was afraid i 'd change my mind , so i made sure it was ironclad . michael : ( scoffs ) this is a nightmare . this -- jana : yeah . michael : this is a nightmare . gloria : yes , michael . michael : ( chuckles ) gloria : michael , please find a way to get my money back . [ scene_break ] jeff : boy , esther makes terrific belgian waffles , does n't she ? jill : mm - hmm . kay : it 's a great deal of trouble for one , but , yes , she 's very kind . jeff : well , that 's our esther . kay : no , that 's my esther , unless you 'd care to co - pay her salary . jill : katherine is only kidding , jeffrey . jeff : ( laughs ) and i do love her sense of humor . so what 's on our docket for today , katherine ? kay : mrs. chancellor , jeffrey . jill : oh , mother ! jeff : katherine ... ( chuckles ) just you wait . i 'll get under your skin yet . kay : as does a fungus . jeff : ( chuckles ) kay : i do n't particularly like that either . jill : ohh . kay : well , if you will both excuse me , i think i 'm going to run over to `` restless style `` and see what 's happened . jill : are you gon na go now ? kay : of course i am going today . jill : well , you do n't need to bite my head off . kay : well , you -- amber 's throwing together this little celebration for the first issue . jill : they 're not gon na know how well they 're doing this early . kay : then i will go as a cheering section . jeff : um , i 'm not chasing you off , am i ? jill : no , of course you 're not . kay : yes . yes ! jeff : pity . she does n't like me very much . jill : oh , do n't worry about it . if she liked you , then i 'd worry . [ scene_break ] nikki : hey , there you are . i was about to send out a search party . david : boy , five minutes married , i 'm already on a tight leash . nikki : that 's right . david : look what i found at the newsstand . nikki : what ? lily 's supposed to be on the cover . david : they obviously changed their mind . celebrity sells . and , as you can see , they got a celebrity . nikki : yeah , but they should have told me about this . did you get a message about it ? david : maybe you should check your messages from mexico . but look , nikki , from a purely business standpoint , it 's a smart move . lily is beautiful , but she 's an unknown . and if the first issue does n't sell , then there wo n't be a second issue . nikki : i know . i know , you 're a smart man . well , i hope it 's a big hit for nicholas ' sake . david : yeah , so the world will know that he 's his own man . ca n't be easy being victor 's son . nikki : it is n't . why do n't we go over there afterwards and congratulate him ? david : okay . you think he 'll return the favor ? nikki : my son wants me to be happy , and he 'll see the smile on my face matches the ring on my finger . [ scene_break ] nick : cool , let 's hope it stays that way . thanks . washington , d.c. , distributor says initial sales are strong . same with charleston . daniel : yeah ! that 's what i 'm talkin ' about ! amber : whoo ! jack : same in miami , and no celebrating yet . it 's purely anecdotal . sharon : okay , then we 'll hold off on the bubbly . jack : yeah . sharon : it 's a good sign , though . phyllis : yeah . yeah . nick : very good . phyllis : check out this number . nick : yeah , baby ! amber : oh , my gosh . nick : yeah ! amber : everyone 's gon na see my ad . i 'm gon na be famous . ( gasps ) daniel : looks like it 's heading that way , huh ? amber : oh , this must be how a politician feels on election night . jack : yeah , it did feel something like this . sharon : okay , so can i uncross my fingers ? phyllis : yeah , fingers and toes . nick : no , no , no , no , no . you keep 'em crossed until we 're sure . [ scene_break ] sabrina : so , the `` restless style 's `` first issue comes out today . victor : mm - hmm , i know . sabrina : maybe if you pass by at the office , it would be nice . victor : not really , because nicholas knows that i do n't think that venture will be successful . they 'll fail , if not with the first issue , then the second or third . publishing is a very , very tough business . sabrina : you do n't want it to fail . victor : of course not . i do n't want my children to fail . sabrina : why do n't you just go and tell him that you hope it will be successful . victor : the problem with that is if i tell him i hope it 'll be successful , he will interpret that as meaning that i do n't think he can make it a success . sabrina : victor , come on . give him some credit . victor : i 'm telling you , i know my son . he and i are , sadly , estranged . breaks my heart sometimes , but that 's the way it is . sabrina : i think if you go there and you wish him well , maybe it will heal , you know , things between the two of you . victor : ( sighs ) i doubt it . [ scene_break ] michael : where did you find this lawyer , gloria ? gloria : milwaukee . michael : well , bravo . he is worthy of his job title . this agreement is unbreakable . jana : well , what about the cash that jeffrey wants ? michael : well , in a normal dissolution of marriage , gloria would be in a good position . she 'd have strong grounds . however , when the ex - to - be can put her in prison ? check and mate . kevin : well , maybe he 'll take pity on you . let you keep a couple hundred thousand . gloria : how am i supposed to live on that ? michael : you 'll have to make some adjustments . kevin : yeah , you know ? no more designer clothes . no more fancy jewelry . gloria : in case you had n't noticed , i was n't born to be poor . michael : ( laughs ) jana : god , gloria , i really am so , so sorry . gloria : yeah , yeah , yeah . fat lot of good that does . kevin : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey ! do n't you go blaming jana . gloria : i mean it . if i had n't listened to her -- michael : you have led a spectacularly venal life . perhaps you 're simply getting the karma you so richly deserve . gloria : and you 're not getting your inheritance . lauren : hi ! gloria : you know something ? i feel sorry for you having to be married to somebody as mean and ungrateful as him . lauren : huh ? gloria : i just hope that fen never turns on you the way michael has turned on me . lauren : wait a minute . gloria -- gloria : i mean it . i think maybe you all would all be better off and a lot happier without me here . good - bye . lauren : what was that all about ? [ scene_break ] jack : katherine ! how great of you to stop by . kay : this magazine is fabulous , jack . amber : what ? you bought a copy ? we would have given you , like , five for free . kay : first rule of good business -- you never give anything away for free . daniel : did you see the ad in it ? kay : yeah , her clothes look wonderful . amber : really ? kay : well , you know i never say anything i do n't mean . amber : mm , well , this is just the beginning . i mean , i 'm so excited . in my mind , i 'm just , like , brimming with ideas . daniel : brimming with ideas . can we offer you a muffin or something before amber eats them all ? kay : ( laughs ) amber : oh , yeah , and a coffee , too . we 'll get it . kay : so what do you hear from the field ? jack : things are very good in the east . too early to tell in the midwest . nick : we are cautiously optimistic . jack : our numbers on the web site , though , are incredible and growing . nick : big . phyllis : look at this . hit . hit . hit . another hit . this is crazy . nick : ( mouths words ) [ scene_break ] gloria : alistair ? alistair : oh ho ! the lovely gloria ! taking a stroll in the park ? gloria : mm - hmm . what are you doin ' here ? alistair : well , sad to say , at this time , this is my abode . gloria : are you telling me you sleep here ? alistair : alfresco , as it were . gloria : huh , i thought you were staying at the club . alistair : well , i had no money for my room , so they evicted me . gloria : are you telling me jack abbott hired you to play john 's ghost and did n't even pay you ? alistair : well , he found my performance lacking . do you know , that 's the worst review that i have ever gotten ? ever . gloria : critics . what do they know ? alistair : ( sighs ) gloria : i thought you were brilliant . scared me half to death . alistair : oh . you 're too kind . and you have been weeping . gloria : yeah , a little . alistair : what is wrong , dear heart ? gloria : i do n't have any money either . my sons have turned their back on me , and i got nothing left . nothing . alistair : i hate to see you so distressed . hey , please . please sit . sit with me . alistair : ( sighs ) i have so little to offer . alistair : ( whispers ) how about a drink ? gloria : tsk , alistair . alistair : ( chuckles ) come on . hmm . gloria : ( chuckles ) alistair : ( chuckles ) alistair : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victor : we 'll make a short appearance , and then we 'll take off . sabrina : i 'm so proud of you for coming , you know that ? victor : ( sighs ) you are ? sabrina : mm - hmm . victor : i do n't think it 's gon na make a damn bit of difference . you know that , do n't you ? sabrina : it does n't matter . you 're doing this for nick , and that 's the only thing that is important right now . david : hold the elevator , please ! nikki : oh , hold the elevator . david : thank you . sabrina : i hear congratulations are in order . nikki : thank you . ( elevator bangs , cables grind ) nikki : what 's happening ? sabrina : what 's going on ? victor : i guess we 're stuck . hmm . david : ( sighs ) nikki : where 's the emergency phone ? victor : i do n't think there is one . david : well , so much for the charm of an old building . nikki : ( moans ) victor : i 'll call nicholas . sabrina : mnh - mnh . victor : there 's no signal . sabrina : mnh - mnh , me neither . nikki : david , i - i really hate small spaces . i - i ca n't handle it . david : okay , all right . just relax , okay ? nikki : ( sighs ) david : just take slow , deep breaths . well , i guess one of us should start yelling , huh ? see if anybody up there can hear us ? nikki : yes . david : hello ? ! anybody up there ? ! can you hear me ? ! hello ? ! [ scene_break ] jack : listen to this , folks . kay : mm - hmm , what ? jack : the newsstands at kennedy airport are asking for more copies of `` restless style . `` daniel : great . let 's celebrate . amber : whoo ! now can we drink the champagne ? sharon : i think we should . jack : now we can drink the champagne . amber : okay ! nick : time to celebrate . phyllis : come on , let 's go . amber : for you , mrs. c. , sparkling cider . kay : what else ? sharon : okay , here 's one . jack : everybody got a glass here ? sharon : everybody grab one . amber : one more . here we go . jack : to `` restless style . `` daniel : w - w - wait . where 's my camera ? amber : oh , you left it in the car . daniel : okay . amber : go , go . hurry . kay : all right , `` restless style . `` daniel : hey , you guys , hang on . when i get back , we 're gon na do a reshoot of this whole toast thing , okay ? jack : well , hurry up . or it 'll all be gone . nick : cheers , everybody . amber : cheers . cheers . daniel : hey , guys . guys ? phyllis : what ? daniel : um , i think the elevator 's stuck . [ scene_break ] michael : and so to summarize , gloria is about to be poor again . lauren : oh , god . poor gloria . michael : oh , literally and figuratively . and yet , having wrung every ounce of sympathy out of me long ago , i can offer nothing . lauren : hold on . she loves you . she loves kevin , and she has stuck by you through everything . how can you do less for her ? michael : oh ho . let 's review here . you were the catalyst behind the whole `` tough love `` scenario . lauren : oh , honey , i know . but in her defense , she 's come very far . jana : you know , i happen to love gloria . lauren : do you hear that ? michael : ( loudly ) it 's not about -- ( normal voice ) it 's not about love . gloria is toxic , and there is no antidote . kevin : michael 's right . lauren : okay , did you see how depressed she was when she walked out of here ? she needs us . all of us . michael : i move we table the tawdry tale of `` gloria -- the mother `` till later . let 's go over to the magazine . jana : that 's right , yeah . your first column comes out today , does n't it ? oh , you should be celebrating . lauren : i wish i could , but i ca n't . not until we find gloria . [ scene_break ] gloria : hey , why did this happen to me ? i paid good money for all that karma . so you tell me why . hmm ? alistair : ohh . ( chuckles ) men , at times , are masters of their fates . but the fault , dear gloria , lies not in the stars but in ourselves . gloria : mm , that 's beautiful . alistair : hmm . ( sighs ) i did n't make that up . gloria : do n't you dare be modest and try and fool me . i heard my name in there -- ha ! ( both laugh ) alistair : oh , you clever vixen , you . gloria : oh , but you 're right , alistair . it is all my fault . now that i do n't have any money left , you probably do n't find me nearly as attractive . alistair : oh , no , no , no . i was smitten by your charms long before i knew you were a wealthy woman . gloria : ( coughs ) well , that 's very sweet . ( sniffles ) just like my late husband . alistair : john . gloria : john . you do look so much like him . alistair : oh . but he had the means to support you in style ... gloria : yeah . alistair : style that you deserve . gloria : yeah . ( chuckles ) and you ... ( laughs ) you ca n't even support yourself . alistair : ( laughs ) oh , there 's the rub . there 's the rub . gloria : i beg your pardon , mr. alistair . we hardly know each other . alistair : oh , goodness . a beautiful woman with a sense of humor . gloria : mm - hmm . alistair : now what man could ask for more than that ? gloria : jeffrey . hate him . alistair : ( sighs ) listen , why do n't we pool our resources and drink to that ? huh ? gloria : yeah , i 'm getting kinda cold out here . alistair ... why do n't we go back to my suite at the club ? oh , i do n't have any money . ( laughs ) alistair : ( laughs ) gloria : i 'm gon na have to stiff 'em . alistair : stiff 'em , right . oh , well , um , back there ? why , all those little babies in the minibar . ( chuckles ) alas , um , management insisted that i never darken their door again . gloria : oh , do n't you worry about that . we 'll sneak you in the back way . alistair : my darling . you would do that for me ? gloria : yeah . you ca n't sleep out here . you will stay with me . alistair : oh , heart of mine , be still . gloria : ( whispering ) but you be very quiet ... alistair : ( whispering ) okay . gloria : because they will hear you . alistair : yes . gloria : ( groans ) alistair : ( groans ) hello . ( grunts ) yes . ahh , shall we ? [ scene_break ] jeff : i 've been trying to think of a way to win your mother over . jill : why ? jeff : eh , i do n't want to be the source of friction . jill : oh , we 've been tearing each other 's hair out since long before you came on the scene . we invented friction . jeff : still , it 'd be better if we got along . jill : i 'm a bit beyond caring whether my mother approves of my friends or not . jeff : we 're more than just friends . jill : ( scoffs ) not as long as you 're a close personal friend of gloria 's , we 're not . jeff : you keep saying that . jill : because it 's true . jeff : it is n't . i 'm divorcing the woman as fast as i can . jill : not on my account . jeff : you really ca n't feel it ? jill : feel what ? ( laughs ) jeff : what you do to me . you see how fast my heart is beating ? jill : go see a doctor . jeff : or we could play doctor . jill : you 're very bad . jeff : oh , and you 're wonderful . i 'm crazy about you . jill : ( sighs ) you 're crazy all right . [ scene_break ] alistair : ( chuckles ) gloria : ( laughs ) the chumps did n't even see us . alistair : so daring , my darling . gloria : so daring . i think we deserve a little drinky - poo after that little caper . alistair : ( laughs ) oh , great minds think alike ! uh , my darling gloria ? gloria : mm - hmm . alistair : might i hope to spend the night ? gloria : hmm , hmm . well , it 's too late to spend the day ! alistair : yes . i shall go freshen up . gloria : ( sighs ) alistair : well , well , well . gloria : i really screwed up , did n't i , john ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : well , we managed to pry the door open . there was no elevator car there . phyllis : that 's weird . it did n't just walk away . daniel : no , it 's probably just stuck between floors . nick : i called for help . sharon : oh , good , 'cause i think , you know , if it 's stuck between floors , that could mean that someone is in it . david : hello ? ! anyone ? ! nikki : i do n't think anybody can hear us . sabrina : eventually somebody 's gon na try to use the elevator . ( bangs on doors ) victor : my son obviously bought this building without a proper inspection , which is utterly irresponsible . nikki : well , he 's been a little busy with the magazine . victor : well , hopefully , he 's more thorough there than he was here . sabrina : uh , anybody want a sip of water ? nikki : no . victor : no . david : i 'm okay , thank you . sabrina : okay . victor : well , you did a good thing sneaking off to mexico . nikki : we did n't sneak off . victor : sparing the children the embarrassment . nikki : oh , they have no problem with david , unlike your upcoming nuptials . victor : at least when they come to my house , they 're visiting a proper house , unlike in your case , when they have to come to a damn hotel room . [ scene_break ] lauren : she 's not at the athletic club . michael : or at the abbott mansion . kevin : nobody 's seen her at jabot . michael : well , she clearly did n't take my advice . jana : god , i was hoping she 'd come back here or at least phone us . kevin : no . did anybody try her cell ? lauren : yeah . michael : i did -- voice mail . lauren : where on earth is she ? kevin : i 'm gon na check our apartments . michael : eh . michael : i do n't like that look . lauren : ( quietly ) did you hear what she said when she left ? that maybe all of us would be better off without her ? michael : what -- what are you suggesting ? lauren : ( normal voice ) i do n't know . michael : she 'd never -- she loves herself too much . lauren : you think ? i hope you 're right ... ( whispering ) 'cause depressed people do stupid things . [ scene_break ] alistair : my ... gloria : ( slurring ) you are so handsome , and i 've missed you so much , john . alistair : oh , my dear heart . i have missed you , too . gloria : mm . oh , jeffrey ... alistair : ( moans ) gloria : jeffery , jeff -- alistair : no , no . john . gloria : john . john . ( gasps ) you 're john . ( laughs ) alistair : i 'm whoever you want me to be . gloria : ( gasps ) what the hell . [ scene_break ] jeff : you have more class in your little finger than gloria has in her whole body . jill : oh , enough . enough with the flattery . jeff : well , it 's never enough . jill : do you want to know the real reason that my mother does n't trust you ? it 's because she heard gloria talking to somebody . jeff : to whom ? jill : to kevin . jeff : what 'd she say ? jill : she said that she 'd blown it with you , and she did n't realize until it was too late how much she loved you . busted . jeff : what ? jill : it never happened , jeff . i just said that to see how you 'd react , and i saw how you reacted . jeff : ( scoffs ) i knew that . i was just playing along . jill : yeah , right . you 're a great guy , okay ? but we are not scarlett and rhett . we 're not even close . so come on , tell me the truth . how do you really feel about gloria ? jeff : ahh , she 's an abomination . ( sighs ) and i ca n't live without her . jill : you want to win her back ? jeff : i 've tried everything . jill : oh . ( whispering ) not everything . [ scene_break ] sharon : any more champagne ? amber : yeah , here . nick : well , the building engineer is working on the elevator , and he 's got a crew . jack : well , good news for whoever 's stuck there . phyllis : listen to this -- `` just read first copy of ' restless style . ' blew me away . ca n't wait for the next issue . `` sharon : wow ! phyllis : and there 's more . `` chic , hip and edgy . i smell a winner . `` and another -- oh , my gosh . this one is from bunny davies . kay : the fashion critic ? phyllis : yeah . listen . kay : wow . phyllis : `` congratulations . yours is the best , most original new fashion and beauty magazine in years . `` kay : phew ! jack : wow , look at that ! sharon : ( gasps ) hey , we can quote that . phyllis : yeah ! jack : hey , daniel . any news ? daniel : um , yeah , and it 's not good . i just spoke with victor 's driver , and he said that victor and sabrina came in here a little while ago . and , nick , your mom 's car is down there , too . sharon : david 's probably with her . phyllis : uh , do you think the four of 'em are stuck in that elevator together ? nick : boy , i sure hope vick did n't tell my old man about mom 's quickie marriage . kay : ( clears throat ) no , i did . jack : d - did the mechanic maybe say how long the repair would take ? nick : he said it could be a while . kay : oh , god , i hope no one 's bearing firearms . ( chuckles ) oh . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , why is n't anybody coming ? david : it has n't been that long . nikki : oh , it 's so stuffy in here . victor : please stop whining . nikki : i 'm not whining . i am simply stating a fact . victor : from you , the two sound the same . nikki : ( sighs ) david : all right , that 's enough . nikki : once you marry him , you 'll see how impossible he is to live with . sabrina : nikki , please . nikki : he -- he 'll act like he values your opinion , ha , but once you 're married , and he does n't have to do that anymore , oh , boy . victor : you better learn how to tune her out , david . nikki : because he only hears what he wants to hear anyway . victor : you certainly got that right , considering that most of what comes out of your mouth is nothing but drivel . nikki : ( gasps ) david ! [ next_on ] paul : i just wish you had n't rushed into this . j.t . : why , did you -- did you find something on david ? paul : well , enough for me to keep looking . nick : did n't expect to see you . victor : i 'm glad i came . jack : i 'd be willing to bet you how long it 'll take for nikki to go running back to victor . | restless style launches and is all the buzz , people rush over to the loft to offer up their congratulations . some even get stuck in the elevator , those some are none other then newlyweds nikki and david and newly engaged victor and sabrina . of course seeing an opportunity , victor comments on nikki 's quickie marriage and then takes pot shots at her . nikki warns sabrina and victor also tries to warn david . daniel realizes the elevator is stuck and before the gang realizes who 's in there they call for help . poor , poor glo is now poverty stricken and washing a sorrows away with alcohol and alistair ; while jeffrey admits to jill that he truly is in love with glo . glo 's family frantically searches for her as jill decides to help jeffrey win ms. glo back . |
abby : i am so glad that we 're going to be getting your input , 'cause i know you listen to all new artists . it 's just ... ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . can we meet at the coffeehouse ? i could really use a change of scenery . devon : yeah , no problem . lily : yeah . abby : ( sighs ) ugh , i left my purse upstairs . i 'm sorry , actually , can you go outside and wait in the car ? devon : sure . abby , hey ... abby : yeah . devon : if this is a bad time , we can -- abby : no , no , it 's fine . i - i could use a distraction . ashley : i 'm sorry . i - i did n't know you had company . i 'll just get out of your way . abby : oh , no , it 's okay . i , uh , was just gon na grab my purse , and then -- and then we 're out , right ? uh , b.r.b . ( chuckles ) devon : ashley , hang on . uh , are you staying here now ? did something happen with you and tucker ? [ scene_break ] tucker : no , no , no , harmony . you do n't have to leave . i 'll go . harmony : ( sighs ) deep breath . just take a deep breath , girl . neil : hey , you . [ scene_break ] victoria : ohh . you know , i 'm so glad that johnny and reed had a chance to bond before he had to go back to his dad 's . it 's so nice . that 's so nice ! billy : yeah . i miss the little guy already . victoria : i know . i miss him , too . ( sighs ) oh , well . it is what it is . billy : hey , would you be upset if i wanted to go check in on ashley , make sure she 's okay ? victoria : no , not at all . john : ( fussing ) victoria : take your time . i 'm sure that she 's , uh , hurting , after what she walked in on last night . billy : yeah , walking in on tucker and harmony doin ' the dirty - dirty . victoria : yeah . billy : that 's a trip . victoria : yeah , that 's a -- that 's kind of a bad trip ` but , uh , well , you know , give her my love and tell her i 'm thinking about her , okay ? billy : i will , i will . ( silly voice ) good - bye , little man ! mm ! ( normal voice ) good - bye . victoria : mm . john : ( fussing ) victoria : oh , look , somebody 's so sleepy , huh ? are you so sleepy ? oh , yes , you 're tied . go to sleep . go to sleep . ( doorbell rings ) john : ( fusses ) victoria : oh , shh . ( clicks tongue ) victoria : hi . come in . mom , what 's wrong ? nikki : ( scoffs ) what else ? your father . [ scene_break ] victor : you and i have been friends for many years ... kay : mm . victor : so there 's something personal i want to discuss with you . kay : oh ? victor : i 'm seeing sharon again . kay : seeing , as in ... dating ? victor : mm - hmm . kay : ( clears throat ) well , i -- no , i -- i have not heard that tidbit . victor : mm - hmm . but knowing you , i 'm sure you have a comment to make about that kay : dear , dear friend ... ( chuckles ) oh , victor , what in the hell are you doing ? is , um , this , you know , retribution because nikki 's seeing jack ? victor : nothing to do with retribution , nothing to do with that at all . she can see whoever the hell she wants to . so can i . kay : she 's dating victor newman 's mortal enemy jack abbott . now you look me straight in the eye and tell me that does n't ruffle your tail feathers just a smidge . victor : she can do what the hell she wants to do . i 'm finished with her . kay : no , come on . victor : yes ! kay : no , you know , come on . you know that love story between you and nikki -- uh , come on , it 's still being written , and with no end in sight . victor : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] victoria : dad and sharon , again , as if first time was n't special enough . nikki : ugh . tell me about it . victoria : ( sighs ) nikki : can you even believe it ? victoria : yes , actually , i can . i saw them at gloworm acting all intimate and giddy and ... nikki : ugh . victoria : ( shudders ) i asked sharon what the deal was . nikki : oh , really ? what did she say ? victoria : well , she said that she was encouraging dad to reach out to johnny and me , which he did , but ... nikki : you got the feeling it was something more ? victoria : ( sighs ) yes . sharon said i was reading way more into it than necessary . nikki : ( scoffs ) oh , well , of course she did , because she does n't want people to realize what she 's doing . victoria : how did you find out ? i mean , did dad tell you that he was reconnecting with her ? nikki : oh , no , no , i got to see it firsthand . i walked right into a romantic evening he had set up for sharon at the ranch . victoria : oh , god , this is just disturbing on so many different levels , and now nick and the kids have to be subjected to this awkward situation all over again . i mean , unless you think that something else is going on , like last time . i mean , the prison wedding -- that was for your benefit . nikki : they have made it very clear that they are involved because they want to be . victoria : dad 's not gon na stop seeing sharon just because we do n't like it . ( chuckles ) you know , in fact , that might even make it last longer . nikki : what is so upsetting is that your father can not stop disappointing you and your brother . victoria : do n't worry about me , okay ? i 'm good . nikki : ( sighs ) victoria : what about you ? i mean , are you okay , really ? you 're all fight and fury right now , but once this really sinks in -- i mean , are you really gon na be all right ? [ scene_break ] abby : i am so ready for a grande mocha anything . i , uh , i could drive . devon : abby , you 're trying awfully hard not to tell me something . why would n't you let me talk to your mom earlier ? did something happen with tucker ? abby : uh , i -- she just does n't want to -- 20 questions , you know ? especially about him . lily : so something did happen . abby : ( sighs ) i really do n't think i should be the one to -- to tell you this . i - i hate breaking bad news to people . when i had to go tell kyle that jack had been shot , i had , like , 14 cups of coffee before i could get the words out , and right now , i 've had , like -- like , zero cups of coffee . devon : abby ... wh - what did tucker do to your mom ? abby : she caught him in bed with another woman . devon : gosh . that 's why she was upset the other day , when i was over here ? abby : okay ... ( sighs ) coffee , coffee . lily : wait , wait , wait . who -- who did he sleep with ? abby : i do n't feel like we should get into the details . devon : who was it , abby ? abby : it was , uh ... he ... it was your mother . devon : i do n't believe this . abby : um , i -- you know what ? um , i just -- i do n't want my mom to hear us talking about this , okay ? can wet talk about it more at crimson lights , please ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) tucker : ashley . i 'm so glad you called . ashley : i only want to find out when you 're not gon na be there so i can come and pick up my things . tucker : well , um , you think you could come by now , so we could talk ? ashley : you really think that i want to rehash everything ? tucker : you know , i 've been going over and over what we talked about last night , and ... you know , the things i should have said just keep rattling around in my head . i 'd like a chance to say them , if you 'll let me . ashley , you still there ? ashley : i 'll see you soon . tucker : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] harmony : we are not supposed to be around each other . neil : hey , hold on a sec . it 's okay . we do n't have to be all awkward ever again . i - i told sofia . harmony : you told her what ? neil : i told her that i have feelings for you . we got it all out in the open . harmony : oh , da -- you are a damn fool . neil : why are you calling me that ? what are you talking about ? harmony : you 're gon na give up a good woman for me , a home - wrecking slut ? neil : now whoa , whoa , whoa . slow down . that 's -- that 's not how i see you . harmony : yeah , well , you will , and if you got any sense in that brain of yours , you will get out of here and run as fast and as far away from me as you can . neil : harmony , whatever it is that you 've done , it ca -- it ca n't be that bad . harmony : i had sex with tucker . [ scene_break ] ashley : so you do n't seem that surprised to find me here . billy : eh , jack told me where you were . ashley : mm . billy : ( clears throat ) so if tucker needs a beat down , you just tell me . i will beat him ... ashley : i appreciate the offer , but i 'd -- i 'd rather have you here . billy : so how you doin ' ? ashley : i 'm okay . abby 's been great . you know , last night , she , um -- sit . billy : thanks . ashley : she , uh , planned this whole spa - cation thing for us , so we 're sitting here in our jammies and doing girly - girl things , and ... yeah , it was nice , you know it was the perfect way to block out the world after a very rough day . of course , when i woke up this morning and i put on the news and i realized that the world had not stopped turning just because my heart was broken , i got up and i got a cup of coffee and i made to - do list . billy : so what did you have to to - do ? ashley : ( laughs ) i got ta call traci . i want her to hear it from me that my marriage is kaput . i got ta check in with the office , and then i got ta get some healthy food in abby 's refrigerator . any food would be good , actually , because she does not like to grocery shop , let me tell you . billy : well , it sounds like you 've got the ship steady on some pretty rough waters . ashley : that 's me , captain ashley . i guess there 's gon na be good days , billy , and bad days , you know ? billy : well , maybe we should line up somebody to help you out when those bad days come . ashley : are you volunteering ? you want to be my co - captain ? billy : ( laughs ) yes , um , but i was thinking , you know , somebody other than family , maybe somebody with a little bit more experience there . ashley : oh . you think i 'm gon na steer my ship into an iceberg and sink down into the dark abyss , do n't you ? billy : i -- mm . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] neil : you and tucker -- harmony : got busy , and his wife caught us . neil : oh , my god . ashley . harmony : yeah , so i have , uh , ruined a marriage , and possibly two , since you 're standing here telling me that you told your wife that you got feelings for me . you need to go beg that woman to forget she ever heard the name `` harmony . `` ( laughs ) harmony . like changing my name was gon na make me a different person . i mean , what a joke . you know , all this time , i 've been trying to fit into your world , into devon 's , and the whole time , yolanda -- she just been waitin ' , waitin ' to come out . and now that she has , i mean , you know , you ai n't gon na want her . you go on back to your perfect little world , okay ? 'cause i ai n't mad at you . i 'm gon na go be the me that i know how to be . lily : hey , dad . neil : hey . abby : hey . neil : abby , how 's , uh , how 's your mom doing ? abby : oh , you know . wait , you know about tucker and harmony ? neil : yeah . yeah , when 'd you find out ? abby : uh , right after . mom came to my house , and , uh , she stayed . lily : yeah , devon and i went over there this morning , and abby told us . neil : so where 's devon now ? [ scene_break ] tucker : listen , i 'm -- i 'm , uh , i 'm glad you came by . i have something to talk to you about . devon : look , look . i - i heard what happened with you and my mom . what i used to think about you is true . you 're a lowlife skeez , man . [ scene_break ] nikki : i 've had a lot of practice with this sort of thing with victor over the years , but i have to say , this one really stings . victoria : mm , yeah , because it 's sharon ? nikki : yeah , because it 's sharon , and because of her long history with our family . victoria : yeah . ( sighs ) i do n't know , mom . maybe this is dad 's twisted way of getting back at you for getting together with jack . nikki : no , i really think that he has amorous feelings for his former daughter - in - law . victoria : i really do n't think it 's that serious . i really do n't . i mean , if the world were ending tomorrow , you are the only woman that dad would want by his side , and you would want him by your side , too . i know that . nikki : well ... victoria : oh , good grief . is this what it 's gon na take for you two to finally get it right -- the apocalypse ? ( doorbell rings ) victoria : ay - yi - yi . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] neil : oh , katherine , i am so sorry . which -- what contract are we talking about here ? kay : neil , neil , you are -- you seem a little distracted . neil : it 's just -- it 's just that , uh , yeah , there is something that -- that- that 's going on between my son , tucker , and harmony . kay : mm - hmm . neil : i 'm trying not to get in the middle of it until i hear from devon , which i have n't yet . you know , i placed a - a couple of calls to him , but he has n't returned those calls , and i 'm -- i 'm getting -- i 'm getting worried , which is why i 'm not focused . ( sighs ) kay : i think we can have a frank discussion about my son and harmony . neil : i 'm assuming that , because she lives with you , that she probably confided in you . um ... i ran into her earlier , and she was n't well . you know , she was self - degrading and full of shame . the way she was talking , i 'm a little worried that she might be tempted to start using again . and see , katherine , its -- it 's a good thing , a very good thing that she 's staying with you because , that way , you can keep an eye on her . kay : well , actually , um ... when i found out what she had done and with whom , i asked her to leave . she no longer lives with me . [ scene_break ] tucker : it was a one - time mistake . devon : all right . so what was it ? you were just using her , then , like back in the day ? tucker : no , no , i never meant any disrespect . devon : what about how you disrespected ashley ? tucker : look , man , i do n't have any answers right now . i just have a whole lot of regret , okay ? ( knock on door ) tucker : i think that 's ashley now . harmony , what are you doing here ? devon : i asked her to come over , 'cause there 's some things that i 'd like to say to the two of you about your `` one - time mistake . `` [ scene_break ] ashley : you do n't have to worry about me . i 'm not gon na have another breakdown . billy : i mean ... ( sighs ) how can you be so sure ? it 's not like you can plan for it . it just happens when you 're super stressed , right ? ashley : i was in a very different place when i lost the baby , billy . i 'm not as fragile as i was then . billy : i - i - i do n't mean to suggest that you ca n't handle yourself . i - i 'm just -- i worry about you . ashley : i know . i know . i love you for it , too . do you think it was me ? do you think maybe i - i did n't ... bring something to the relationship ? billy : oh , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , look . stop , all right ? no . do n't -- listen to me . do n't do that . do n't blame yourself for something he did . this has nothing to do with you , believe me . trust me . look at me . i know something about this . [ scene_break ] victor : i would like to discuss a private matter with you ... except , of course , your mother probably has already given you her skewed view . nikki : if you 're referring to the fact that you are dating your grandchildren 's mother , yeah , that could have slipped out . victor : i would like to talk to victoria alone , all right ? nikki : you ca n't dismiss me . i was here first . you go . victor : enough of this nonsense . nikki : that 's exactly what i wanted to say when i first saw you with sharon . victoria : stop . both of you , stop . just -- you 're being so childish . victor : i think she 's talking to you . nikki : ohh . ( laughs ) victoria : ( sighs ) victor : since your mother has decided to stay , you my as well express freely what you want to say to me . victoria : okay . yes , okay ? mom told me that you 're dating sharon , and did that come as a big shock to me ? no , it did n't , and , you know , while i appreciate you coming here to speak with me face - to - face , i do n't really understand what sort of a reaction you think you were gon na get . i mean , i do n't ... ( laughs ) i 'm not gon na give you my blessing . i 'm certainly not gon na throw some sort of tizzy fit about it , either . i mean , let 's face it , dad -- you have a girlfriend that i do n't like , and i 'm married to a man that you do n't like , so i guess we 're even , are n't we ? however , there is one difference -- i would n't hire some gigolo to come between you and sharon the way that you hired chelsea to come between billy and me . i just would n't do something like that . nikki : well , you know , you really would n't even have to hire anybody , dear . there are plenty of new ranch hands that sharon has n't met yet . victoria : you know what , mom ? you 're just as much to blame as dad is . nikki : i am not . victoria : yes , you are . you knew exactly how dad would react when you started up with jack again , and yet , you did it . you did it , and you should have expected an eye for an eye . you should have known that that 's what was gon na happen , and that -- and that 's what you did , huh ? you gave her a real eyeful , dad . god , you guys , when ? when are you ever gon na , you know , make this work ? y - y - you 're just always on two opposite ends . it 's -- it 's -- it 's like love and hate . it 's like , wh - when are you ever going to bring it together ? i mean , i am so sick and tired of seeing you guys do this to each other over and over . i 'm just so tired of it ! when is it ever gon na stop ? john : ( crying ) nikki : ( sighs ) victoria : oh , baby , i 'm sorry . shh . i 'm sorry . mama did n't mean to wake you . i 'm sorry . oh , you 're such a sweet angel . victor : give him to me . victoria : yes . shh , shh , shh , shh , shh . victor : give him to me . john : ( grunting ) victor : yeah . yes , attaboy . look at that . that 's right . that 's right . are you just waking up ? are you just waking up , hmm ? john : ( fusses ) [ scene_break ] abby : my mom finally understands what kind of man tucker is . lily : yeah , no , i feel bad for your mom , i - i really , really do , but i ... ( sighs ) i just -- i ca n't stop worrying about devon . you know , it 's like he and tucker and harmony were finally in a good place , and then this happens . abby : i know . your dad is really upset , too . lily : yeah , i think he 's just worried about devon . abby : yeah , probably . or , i mean , since we 've been sharing all morning ... do you think something else is going on ? [ scene_break ] kay : when i heard that , uh , harmony had slept with a married man , i just assumed that it was you . neil : no , katherine ... kay : well , no , no , no . neil : no , i - i would n't . kay : well , i -- i always suspected there was an attraction . i did . but when i heard it was tucker , i also realized that , uh , his marriage might be destroyed . i - i - it was , uh , probably a knee - jerking reaction , but ... i simply thought it was best if i stopped putting a roof over her head any longer . neil : yes , but , katherine , if you could have heard harmony earlier , the way she was tearing herself up , berating herself . listen , i know from my own experience , this is the time when she needs her friends the most , and you are one of the few that she has to lean on , you know ? who really understands what 's at stake here . [ scene_break ] devon : so first of all , h - how did this happen ? all i 've been hearing since you two turned up in town is how much you 've changed , and what a load of bull that is , 'cause you went after a married man , and you took the bait . tucker : no , no , no . hold on , devon . it was n't anything like that . none of this is harmony 's fault . i - i was in a bad place , and -- and -- and she was trying to help me out . devon : by sleeping with you ? tucker : no , by -- by being supportive , by listening to me , man . i was -- i do n't know , i was crying on her shoulder . i was so damn drunk , i do n't even remember half of what happened . ( sighs ) may -- maybe because we have history together , it felt familiar , it felt safe , and a - at some point , i crossed the line , and -- and now my marriage is in a shambles because of it . but let me tell you something -- i take full responsibility for what happened . harmony : no , you 're not . it takes two , and we both knew that what we were doing was wrong . devon : you guys do n't get it . you do n't -- you do n't get it that i was beginning to believe we had a shot at being a family , just -- a real family . i was letting myself believe that , and what you two did is you made me feel stupid for even wanting it . [ scene_break ] john : ( grunting ) victor : yeah ? that 's right . that 's right . nikki : i 'm gon na get going . victoria : okay . mom , i love you . victor : that 's a good boy . victoria : um , listen , you know , what i said earlier , i just -- it 's -- nikki : do n't apologize . you were n't wrong . victor : that 's a good boy . that 's a good boy . john : ( grunting ) victor : that 's right . nikki : good - bye , victor . victor : yes , that 's right . that 's right . you 're trying to talk to me now , are n't you ? you 're trying to talk to me , that 's all . john : ( grunting ) victor : that 's right . that 's right , yes . when you grow up , i 'll tell you stories , okay ? victoria : gosh . victor : yeah . victoria : how do you do it ? victor : yes ! do what ? john : ( cooing ) victoria : just infuriate me one minute , and then the next minute ... victor : yes . oh , yes . victoria : you can just be so sweet and kind and loving to johnny . victor : yes , yes . oh , yes , you 're telling me a story . victor : no matter what happens ... john : ( fussing ) victor : love never dies . john : ( crying ) victor : you know that better than anyone . yes , my baby boy ! ( humming ) victoria : i hope you know that those words apply to you and mom , too , right ? john : ( fussing ) [ scene_break ] billy : i am not defending tucker at all ... at all , but , um , i am living proof that a husband can , say , slip up and still love his wife . ashley : yeah , but , you know , a completely different set of circumstances . you do n't even remember being with chelsea , and tucker was completely cognizant when he chose to take harmony into our bed . i mean , come on . you know , the fact that i was out of town just made it more convenient . billy : i doubt victoria would say there is a difference , but she did take me back . ashley : yeah , i respect her for that , billy . i really do , that she can just kind of move on and -- and overcome that , but how am i supposed to do that ? this hurts too much ... ( sighs ) and it 's way too familiar . billy : diane . ashley : mm - hmm , diane . now he got off on a technicality that time , because we were n't `` officially `` a couple , but i was led to believe that we were in a monogamous relationship . how am i supposed to forgive and forget ? in the back of my head , i 'm always gon na wonder when the next time is , and the next time , and the next time . billy : i understand . i understand . i understand . ( sighs ) look . ( clears throat ) i 'm not privy to everything that took place , and even if you guys did have some problems , i do know that it ca n't have all been your fault . i also know this -- tucker still loves you , and it 's gon na be up to you whether you , uh , keep your marriage alive or not . [ scene_break ] tucker : devon , do n't push your mom away . she 's worked hard to be the kind of mother you deserve . what happened between us -- it does n't change that . devon : it does . i 've lost so much respect for the two of you , i really do n't know how i 'm ever gon na believe another word that comes out of your mouths . tucker : i think once the shock wears off , he 'll come around . harmony : did you see the look of disgust on his face ? we did that to him , and he is never gon na forgive us -- never , ever . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , so how 's ashley ? billy : she 's better than expected . victoria : has she made a decision about staying married ? billy : she 's leaning towards ending it . victoria : ( inhales deeply ) billy : yeah . victoria : ( sighs heavily billy : which got me thinking how that could have happened to us . victoria : billy , come on . you know we 're past all that . billy : i know well , i can apologize every and it would n't be enough , so let me say this . i love you , and i thank you for finding it in your heart to forgive my little slipup with chelsea , and to agreeing to raising johnny as our own . victoria : but , billy , you know he 's our son . that 's how i 'm always gon na see him . billy : ( chuckles ) well , i will never , ever take you for granted . i love you . victoria : ( chuckles ) billy : talking to ashley also made me realize something else . victoria : hmm ? what 's that ? billy : i placed the blame of myanmar solely on your father 's shoulders , and it was n't entirely victor 's fault , and i need to own up to that . when i was talking to ash about tucker 's actions , it made her feel as if she 'd done something wrong , and i could n't help but think how you must have felt when you heard what a screw - up i had been , and for the first time in my life , i understood why victor hates me so much . ( footsteps approach ) victor : well , i 'm finished with my phone call . i 'll leave the two of you alone . victor : bye - bye , johnny . bye - bye . ( door closes ) billy : you could n't have told me he was here in the middle of my big epiphany ? victoria : well , i 'm sorry , i 'm sorry ! i - i thought he was in the backyard on the phone . i did n't know you were gon na talk about him ! billy : oh , please tell me he did n't hear what i just said . [ scene_break ] kay : uh , uh , nikki , um , i need your advice about harmony . nikki : oh , how is she ? she was so upset at that meeting the other day . kay : well , i know , but , uh , things came to light when she arrived home , and you know the marred man she spoke about ? nikki : yeah . kay : my son tucker . nikki : ( gasps ) kay : yeah . nikki : oh , katherine , no . kay : oh . nikki : oh , you must have been stunned . kay : oh , my god , i - i was furious . i mean , just totally unforgiving , an ... ( sighs ) i asked her to find another place to live . nikki : and let me guess , you now think that that was a little harsh . kay : well , my god , we 've both been there . nikki : oh , yes , and when you have messed up like harmony ... kay : it 's a very dangerous time for an addict . you know that . nikki : mm - hmm . kay : uh , darling , would you be willing to reach out to her with me , make sure continues the program ? nikki : well , yes , absolutely . kay : wonderful . all right , let 's , um , ask her to go to a meeting with us and let her know she 's not alone . [ scene_break ] neil : so ... ( clears throat ) i heard you went over to tucker 's today . lily : yeah , how 'd that go ? devon : i called my mom on the way over , and i told her and tucker both how repulsive i thought the whole deal was . i guess you dodged the harmony bullet , huh ? neil : well , i - i confided in devon that i had feelings for his mother . lily : yeah , i kind of figured that . neil : and then i also told sofia . lily : what ? neil : ( clears throat ) lily : how did she respond ? neil : well , at first , she was very angry , understandably so , and then it 's kind of strange . she turned on a dime and acted very normal . given everything that 's happened today , maybe i should do the same . devon : that 's probably a good idea . you do n't want to get caught up in any more of my mom 's drama . lily : no , i mean ... ( scoffs ) wh - what are you gon na do , just ignore your feelings for harmony , and just pretend like nothing 's changed with sofia ? [ scene_break ] tucker : you know what ? it 'll take some time , but i think that we 'll be able to regain devon 's trust . harmony : ( drumming fingers ) tucker : i ca n't believe that after all the progress we 've made , that 's just gon na be down the drain because of one mistake . harmony : ( sniffles ) you 're wrong , mick . we 've lost him . and after working so hard , my ... ( sniffles ) ( voice breaking ) my son h - hates me . ( sobbing ) tucker : no , come on . harmony : ( sniffles ) tucker : he does n't hate you . harmony : ( sobbing ) tucker : come on . harmony : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) [ next_on ] chelsea : you made me a promise when i signed him off to you . you said that i could always be a part of his life . kay : are you asking for your mother 's help ? tucker : yeah . sofia : you destroyed one marriage . i do n't think you want to make it two . stay away from neil . | ashley comes downstairs as she gets a call from tucker . when tucker begs her to come to his office because he has a few things to say to her , she reluctantly , agrees . billy and victoria come home with baby john . billy lets victoria know that he is going to pay ashley a visit . at the athletic club , katherine and victor have coffee and small talk . victor informs katherine that he is dating sharon . katherine , finally finding her voice , asks him what he thinks he is doing . nikki is upset and visits victoria to tell her that victor is once again dating nikki to spite her . at the coffeehouse , abby meets with lily and devon . not really wanting to do so , abby spills the beans and lets devon and lily know that tucker slept with harmony . inside , tucker sits at a table when harmony comes in . harmony starts to leave but tucker asks her to stay . turning around , harmony sees neil walk in the door . neil lets harmony know that he told sofia that he has feelings for harmony . harmony is completely beside herself and orders him to tell sofia that he did n't mean it and wants his marriage back . billy visits ashley , who tells him that she called traci to let her know that her marriage to tucker is over . devon goes to tucker enterprises to confront tucker about sleeping with his mother . devon calls tucker a `` a sleaze `` . tucker tries to explain that it was a one time thing , but devon does n't buy his explanation . nikki had only been visiting with victoria a few moments when victor arrives . harmony also arrives at tucker 's office to meet with tucker and devon . they argue as usual . |
cane : what ? do i have food on my face ? huh ? lily : um ... cane : do i have food on my face ? lily : let me see . cane : mm . lily : nope . cane : oh , what 's that look , then ? lily : this ? this is a look of delight . cane : really ? lily : uh - huh . cane : brought on by ... ? lily : brought on by me having dinner with my husband again . cane : well , that 's because when i took over chancellor , i promised that i would make us a priority . lily : well , i will drink to that . [ chuckles ] [ cell phone buzzes ] cane : and i 'm gon na ignore that . lily : okay . hey . dad . neil : hey . hey , guys . cane : hey , you guys are back . neil : yeah . we just got back from gus ' funeral . cane : listen , i 'm so sorry . i heard about your dad . i am just so sorry for your loss . leslie : thank you , cane . lily : yeah . how did it go ? [ cell phone buzzes ] cane : excuse me . i 'm sorry . i have to take this , sweetie . lily : okay . cane : all right . i 'll be back in a minute , guys . neil : mm - hmm . tyler : i 'm glad i went . thank you . [ camera shutter clicks ] [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , wow . yeah . how many pictures do you think the abbotts have posed for over the years ? traci : you know , phyllis , it 's just the two of us . you do n't have to pretend that you like me . phyllis : oh , oh ! i do -- i do like you . i 'm not pretending . traci : really ? what would you call all this ? phyllis : uh , trying . asking you about photos -- i 'm just trying . traci : [ sighs ] a - are you saying that i 'm difficult ? phyllis : no . no , no . no , definitely not . definitely not . just , um -- you know , i 'm just trying to -- to be friends , you know ? i do n't want to upset jack . i know you do n't want to upset him . traci : of course not . i love him very much . phyllis : oh , yes , you do . yeah . that 's for sure . you just do n't think i love him . traci : [ sighs ] okay . phyllis , look , um ... there have been many times when you have convinced my brother that you care for him very deeply , and then you 've cheated , you 've bolted , and you 've just gone all phyllis on him . phyllis : well , i do n't know what you mean by `` all phyllis . `` [ chuckles ] you know , but that was then . traci : and you do n't think there 's any chance of you slipping back into your old ways ? phyllis : mm , my old ways . okay , look . i - i have grown up . have you ? traci : [ chuckles ] honestly , phyllis , why in the world would n't i think you were gon na hurt jack again ? i do n't have one shred of proof that you 've changed . phyllis : so , i guess there 's nothing i could do that can convince you , right ? traci : so much for trying . phyllis : mm . hey . hello . uh , your sister is n't buying anything i 'm selling , so maybe you can do something to convince her that i 'm serious about you . bye . [ scene_break ] adam : surprise . surprise . victor : were you expecting me ? adam : in a word , yes . the finance guy from newman -- he texted me . victor : he told you that i called him ? adam : no . i knew you would call him , so i reached out to him first . want a drink ? victor : no , son . i ... would prefer some answers , though . adam : about where i got the money ? victor : adam , you make this sound as if you found a $ 20 bill on the sidewalk . we 're talking about a considerable sum here . adam : and this considerable sum is necessary in order to buy out the shareholders so that we can take newman private . victor : where did you get it ? adam : maybe i did find it lying on the sidewalk somewhere . victor : oh , yeah ? adam : here 's a radical notion , dad -- just trust me . [ scene_break ] victoria : [ sighs ] billy : you know , i know why you 're calling . victoria : you did n't forget ? billy : how could i ? victoria : [ sighs ] well , then , where are you ? billy : do n't worry . i 'll be home in plenty of time for our special project . victoria : all right . well , hurry it up , would you ? i 'm really looking forward to having another cute , little , sweet , cuddly baby in this house . billy : so am i . so am i . look , honey , i got to run , okay ? i 'll see you soon . bye . victoria : [ sighs ] ken : hey , wild bill , get back in the game . give us a chance to win our money back . or do you think your luck 's about to run out ? billy : come on . a few more hands wo n't hurt . deal me in . [ sighs ] luck ? really , ken ? ken : ante up . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hi . hi , avery . avery : phyllis . how is -- phyllis : how are you doing ? avery : sorry . i was -- i was gon na ask you how it is living with jack . phyllis : oh , living with jack ? it has been absolutely fantastic . i just find myself smiling every moment of the day that i 'm with him . avery : good . congratulations . that 's wonderful . phyllis : thank you . um ... i was gon na ask you about your love life , but -- avery : no , it 's fine . it 's fine . i know it 's uncomfortable for us to talk about nick . phyllis : oh , no . i 'm completely comfortable . i just did n't want you to feel bad . avery : why would i feel bad ? phyllis : the ring -- it 's missing . is the engagement off ? [ scene_break ] jack : going through my pill addiction is the worst thing that ever happened to me . traci : i 'm sure it was . jack : you do n't know , traci . you could n't know . i never told you ... or ashley . i would not be standing here if it were n't for phyllis . traci : i think you 're giving her too much credit . jack : no , no . she gets all the credit . she 's the one that insisted i needed help . traci : well , so did we . and so did kyle . jack : she supervised my withdrawal -- every stage of it . phyllis walked me through every ugly step of it -- just her . traci : how bad did it get ? jack : you do n't want to know . i never want anyone to see me that way again . it was ugly . it was painful . and probably more so for phyllis . i put her through hell . i ... said things that i - i never should have said . between the vomiting and the sweats and throwing up and -- traci : i get -- i get the picture . jack : do you ? do you get what an amazing woman she is ? she stood through all of that , never gave up on me for one second , never let me give up on myself . you do n't know -- you can never know what i went through . traci : yes , jack , of course i do . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] abby : oh , thank god you 're home . it feels like it 's been forever since i 've talked to you . victoria : uh , yeah . i 'm pretty sure it was yesterday . abby : uh , i 've just been so busy with jabot , and old abby would have avoided talking to you and pretended like she did n't just throw you under the bus , which i never meant to do , but you know how dad is . he just starts staring at you , and suddenly , the truth just tumbles out and you start admitting things that you never meant to say . victoria : hold on . breathe . all right . now , slowly , what did you admit to dad ? abby : i told him about the meeting that you and nick and i had ... [ chuckles ] ... about pooling our money together and doing an end run around him and adam and taking newman away from them . i am so sorry , victoria . how can i make it up to you ? it looks really nice in here , by the way . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] adam : i 've welcomed you back into the company , dad . meanwhile , victoria 's just spending her time politicking with nicholas and abby . victor : my children are free to do what they choose , son . i do n't love nicholas or victoria or abby any less than i love you . i consider you all equals . adam : well , maybe this is a whole new world , dad . maybe not everyone in the family should be working at the family store , if you know what i mean . victor : is that so ? adam : well , business is business , and this is business . i mean , if you do n't agree with it , maybe you should just back off of this partnership that we have , and i 'll go back to running the company the way that it was . victor : well , son , in that case , you and i have nothing further to talk about . adam : that 's all it takes , dad ? really ? you 're just gon na walk away now ? victor : son , i 'm beginning to question your judgment ... about a lot of things . [ scene_break ] traci : all those years ago , all i ever wanted was for danny to notice me . jack : young love -- powerful stuff . traci : i mean it . it makes you do things ... [ sighs ] i just wanted to be thin so he would love me . jack : traci -- traci : jack . i was gung - ho . i had a diet and exercise plan , but it was n't happening fast enough , so i took a few pills . jack : i remember . i also remember when danny announced that he was gon na marry lauren , you got so high on those pills you crashed your car and got arrested . traci : and went into convulsions and suffered serious heart damage . jack : we were so worried about you and so proud of you when you owned up to it at danny 's concert . traci : but , jack , i had to hit rock bottom before i could see what i was doing to myself . jack : so did i . the difference is i had help . i had phyllis . [ scene_break ] avery : you know , i 'm trying a new shade of lipstick , these are new shoes , i like my suit -- somehow , you just go right in for the ring finger . phyllis : well , you do n't have it on . and you 're engaged , so what happened ? you 're getting it resized ? or you traded it in for a diamond bigger than the one that nick gave me ? avery : okay , since you 're gon na hound me until i give you an answer , all you need to know is that nick and i have decided to ... take our time . phyllis : oh . what does that mean ? avery : it means what i said . phyllis : well , what does it mean -- the engagement is off , you 're postponing the wedding , nick dumped you -- i mean , what ? avery : no , it means we are easing into a good place in our lives before we formalize the relationship . phyllis : nick had second thoughts . avery : no . nick and i decided that -- phyllis : nick decided to call off the engagement . avery : what is wrong with taking our time ? phyllis : are you serious , avery ? now -- now you want to take your time ? i guess it 's not that interesting dating him when his divorce is final . avery : that has nothing to do with it . phyllis : yeah , of course . it has nothing to do with it . oh , i 'm so , so glad that nick and i are over . avery : and why is that ? phyllis : i 'll tell you why , avery . because jack and i would have never reconnected . jack is not afraid of commitment , and jack is not afraid to move on with his life . [ scene_break ] victoria : i knew you would cave . abby : you did n't . you did ? victoria : the minute dad called and asked you to meet . abby : well , why did n't you warn me ? victoria : uh , it would n't have made a difference , but i am surprised that it only took him 30 seconds to wear you down . abby : 30 seconds ? it did n't take that long . [ sighs ] i - i - i just feel awful about this , victoria . victoria : that 's okay . abby : have you spoken to dad since ? victoria : yes , i have . and he feels betrayed , but not as backstabbed as he 's gon na feel when adam gets done with him . abby : they seem to be getting along really well together . they seem really happy . like , i expect them to be riding a tandem bike around the lake or something . victoria : well , with adam 's track record , it 's only a matter of time before it blows up . abby : is there any way we can protect dad ? victoria : i tried . but i think the best thing we can do now is just wait for adam to screw up . [ scene_break ] sharon : i hope i 'm not interrupting anything . adam : oh , nonsense . my dad was just debriefing me on all my lapses in judgment . right ? hi . victor : you go for it , son . sharon : um , not that i minded that kiss , but what were you trying to prove to victor ? adam : my father 's just trying to manipulate me . sharon : and you 're showing him that he ca n't by kissing me ? adam : i am merely demonstrating the fact that i am my own man and i make my own choices . sharon : and you used me to prove that . adam : he may not have shown it , but it made him uncomfortable . sharon : do n't do that . adam : what , kiss you ? sharon : do n't use me as a pawn to get under his skin . he and i have a bad relationship as it is . besides , i 'm not part of your game . adam : noted . sharon : so , what did you want to get from him , anyway ? adam : i do n't know . maybe a little acknowledgment . i 'm the one who got the company back . i brought him back to the company . hell , i saved his life . i - i do n't know . sharon : his love and appreciation mean that much to you ? adam : i do n't know . when i try and get more from him , that 's when he pulls away , so ... sharon : of course he does . it 's victor . he ... needs to control everything . adam : well , he 's trying to control me , and he ca n't . sharon : he controls all of his children . adam : go ahead . i sense that you have some advice that you want to give me . sharon : [ chuckles ] just ... try to be realistic . you know , when it comes to power games , victor is the master . adam : [ chuckles ] yeah , i do n't know about that , but he does love his power games . and i just have to figure out a way to out - master him . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 're dumping nick and going after jack . avery : okay , why ca n't you believe that i 'm really happy that you found jack again ? phyllis : i 'll tell you why . i 'll tell you why , avery . because every time i let down my guard and i trust you , you trip me up . you go after my husband or you 're giving advice to my daughter . avery : that had nothing to do with you . phyllis : okay , well , do n't make it a big deal . come on . it 's not a big deal . so , you and nick are over . avery : we 're not over . we are putting on the brakes . there 's nothing wrong with that . phyllis : okay . avery : you know , sometimes , when you rush into something for the wrong reasons , you actually do damage to a relationship . phyllis : oh , all right . thank you . be careful . you do n't want to slow it down too much or you might find it hard to kick - start it back into action . avery : that wo n't happen . [ scene_break ] lily : [ laughs ] devon : [ clears throat ] sorry to interrupt , you guys . lily : what are you doing here ? devon : it 's nice to see you , too . i need you to sign off on these ad proofs . lily : that can wait until tomorrow . devon : it 's literally gon na take a second . lily : devon , i 'm off the clock . devon : well , i promised ad sales i 'd have them back tonight . cane : guys , it 's okay . i got to return this call . lily : no , no . we made a deal -- no work while we 're on our date . cane : listen , it 's your brother , all right ? you have time for your brother . sit down , please . lily : do you see what you did ? devon : i 'm sorry . i ... did n't mean to mess you guys up . i just ... lily : wait , is this just an excuse ? what -- what 's wrong ? [ scene_break ] neil : to gus . leslie : wow . i still ca n't believe he 's gone . neil : well , although his death was sudden , we should be grateful . tyler : for what ? neil : what are you talking about , `` for what ? `` that man spent 12 long years in prison . he finally cleared his name . he got out of prison . he was reunited with his two beautiful kids . i saw him . i saw the look in his eyes . i saw how much he loved you two . leslie : yeah . and there 's someone out there that loves him -- maybe as much as he loves us . tyler : you 're talking about rose . leslie : yes . it was so clear from the letters she wrote to dad that she was -- she cared about him . [ scene_break ] abby : [ sighs ] oh , god . candles , rose petals , ambience -- you and billy are having a romantic evening . victoria : yeah , that 's the plan . abby : and i just barged in in the middle and -- wait . where is billy ? victoria : he 's on his way . abby : good . this is -- this is good -- focusing on life outside of newman . victoria : yeah , i know . it 's not easy , you know ? newman was a big part of my life -- almost as much as dad 's . abby : but you see how happy nick is now that he 's away from the company . and while i 'm totally becoming a business mogul , i 'm not gon na let jabot consume me . victoria : i am concentrating on things other than newman , okay ? abby : like ? victoria : like reed and johnny . abby : and billy . victoria : yes . proving that sometimes newmans and abbotts can work out their differences . abby : is it totally retro of me to think that it 's not the worst thing in the world to just focus on your family and immerse yourself in being a wife and mother ? victoria : no , it 's not retro . it 's true . nothing gives me more joy than my family and ... the idea of filling this house with kids . abby : wait , are you saying -- victoria : no . i 'm not -- i 'm not -- i 'm not pregnant . abby : but you want to be ? [ gasps ] this is n't just a romantic evening . this is a prelude to pregnancy . these are baby - making candles . i 'm gon na be an auntie again ! victoria : okay . hopefully . maybe . maybe . as soon as billy comes home from on the boulevard . abby : first , congratulations . and second , he should be home any minute now . i was just at the restaurant , and he was n't there . [ exclaims ] yay ! [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] billy : [ sighs ] you win . ken : [ laughs ] finally -- lady luck coming back to my side of the table . [ cell phone buzzes ] billy : [ sighs ] well , thanks for the game , guys . i 'm out . ken : you sure , billy ? do n't you want to try to win some of your money back ? [ scene_break ] devon : lily , tell me , when did i become the guy who 's obsessed with print deadlines and cost analysis ? lily : you 're missing your music . devon : gosh , like crazy . i mean , fashion 's cool , but ... [ chuckles ] lily : it 's just -- it 's not your thing . devon : no , it 's not . it 's not at all . i had a three - hour meeting earlier about extreme eyebrows . lily : [ gasps ] those are gorgeous . i love those . [ chuckling ] i do . devon : i 'm sure you do . you know , that 's your thing . that 's what you 've always wanted to do . lily : yeah . i mean , cane is thriving at chancellor , and dad is in his element at jabot , and then you 're feeling ... devon : i 'm -- yeah -- feeling like i need to get back into doing what i love to do . lily : well , did n't tucker offer you a job at his record company ? devon : yeah . it 's still open . lily : so , why do n't you take it ? devon : i mean , why do you think ? lily : you think dad 's gon na be disappointed in you . [ sighs ] devon : yeah . you hear him . he -- all the time , he talks about how much he loves having us work together as a family . lily : yeah , but -- devon : and how am i supposed to let him down ? lily : i know , but you 're never gon na be as passionate about fashion as you are about music . and he understands that . he 'll be very supportive of you . devon : yeah . you know , he says that , but he would hate if i quite jabot . lily : look , cane was afraid to take the job at chancellor , okay ? but he did . and we 're making it work because he 's happy and he 's enjoying it , and you should have that , too . devon : yeah , you 're right . it 's just -- it 's a lot to consider . and not least of which is roxanne . you know , things are really good with us . and then there 's leaving town . lily : i 'd miss you . devon : no , you 'd be fine . [ chuckles ] no , when or if i do leave jabot , i know i 'll be leaving you in good hands , so ... [ scene_break ] neil : hey . [ smooches ] i 'm gon na be right back , all right ? leslie : okay . am i making a mistake -- looking for rose ? tyler : i do n't know . i mean , i get why you 'd want to find her , but ... yeah , i think you should let it go . leslie : why ? tyler : leslie , dad 's dead . all right ? rehashing his past -- what sense does that make ? it 's time to move forward -- something we 've never been good at . [ scene_break ] abby : you 're back ! traci : [ laughs ] now that 's what i call a welcome ! jack : is that a dig ? traci : well , you do n't hug like that , even though i was equally as overjoyed to see you as i am to see abby . abby : we 've missed you , too . how 's my mom ? traci : oh , she 's wonderful . she sends her love . jack : okay , though i am woefully under - prepared for hugs , i guess ... [ laughter ] ... it is sure good to see family in this house again . oh , i really like it . traci : [ laughs ] john : so do i . [ scene_break ] billy : i am sorry i did n't get back to you sooner , babe , but i had an emergency . victoria : when will you be home ? billy : soon . i 'm leaving the boulevard right now . i love you . victoria : [ singsong voice ] love you . victor : now , why are you lying to my daughter , billy boy ? billy : because i did n't want victoria to know that i 'm picking up her favorite crème brulée here . it 's a surprise . victor : that 's a surprise . no kidding . billy : you know what , though ? victor : what ? billy : you know what 's killing my wife and making my life hell ? victor : uh - huh . billy : the fact that you chose adam over her . victor : uh - huh . now , you know that 's not true . billy : sure as hell looks like it . victor : but i know that you 're filling her with that nonsense . i know you , billy boy . you picked up crème brulée ? what -- up there ? that 's where you just came from , is n't it ? do n't you try to fool me . [ scene_break ] devon : i 'll let you know when i make some kind of decision , though . see you , cane . cane : take care , man . devon : thanks . cane : you got it . everything okay with him ? lily : it 's up to him . is everything okay with you and chancellor ? cane : sure . lily : despite the many phone calls you 've gotten ? cane : you mean the many phone calls that i 've gotten that i let go to voicemail . i have happily cleared my day and my night so i can be with you . so , i 'm all yours . lily : okay . [ chuckles ] cane : okay ? lily : ready for dessert , then ? cane : let 's get the dessert to go , okay ? lily : okay . [ scene_break ] leslie : what have n't you told me ? tyler : about what ? leslie : about how wrapped up you and lily are in each other 's lives . tyler : yeah , our working lives . leslie : she 's married . tyler : happily married . and ... to a good guy . so , i 'm not thinking about it for another second . leslie : do n't want to risk losing a limb , i 'm just saying -- mariah . go ahead . go ahead . bite my head off for bringing up her name . tyler : she 's a nonissue . leslie : `` a nonissue , `` says the man whose love of his life stomped his heart and soul into the ground . tyler : you know , that is so long over . why would you even bring it up ? leslie : because lily reminds me of her . tyler : [ sighs ] leslie : you ca n't even look at me , proving you see the similarities . tyler : and if i do ? leslie : maybe that 's why you 've been so fixated on lily , even if you wo n't admit it . tyler : [ sighs ] i agree with you . leslie : say what ? tyler : [ chuckles ] you heard me . but i do still genuinely care about lily . leslie : a married woman . tyler : okay , look , why do you keep announcing it like its news ? leslie : look , i feel for you , baby bro . you know i do . come on . but you ca n't go on like this . [ scene_break ] devon : hey , dad . neil : devon . what -- you heading out ? devon : yeah , i 'm going back to the office . neil : yeah . okay . um , i saw you over there talking to your sister . i did n't want to intrude , though . devon : nah , it 's -- it 's no problem . that 's why i did n't come over to your table , 'cause i know it 's been a tough day for leslie and tyler . neil : yeah . yeah , it sure has . what about you ? are you good ? devon : yeah . i 'm fine . i just had a work thing to run by lily . neil : okay , well , remember -- it 's an open - door policy , as always . if you want to get me in the mix , you know , if you want my opinion or backup -- whatever you need , i 'm here , okay ? devon : thank you . will do . neil : mm - hmm . you know , going to gus ' funeral today , it made me , uh -- made me more aware of something . devon : what 's that ? neil : that i am very , very lucky to have you and your sister in my life . and i 'm doubly blessed that i get to see you every day and tell you how much i love you . i love you , man . come here . [ scene_break ] john : the abbotts are always stronger when they 're all together . you know , those two have had their ups and downs in life , but they never forgot that they were abbotts . and you better not forget that , either . more of this , jack -- more family in the house . it 's what makes you happy , son . traci : oh , my gosh . jackie , come over here . you have to see this . abby : hello ! earth to uncle jack . where are you ? [ chuckles ] jack : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i was just thinking about my dad . i sense his presence sometimes . traci : how about that ? because this picture is us with dad . come and see . jack : [ chuckles ] traci : do you remember this christmas ? [ laughter ] jack : i can not believe dad let anybody photograph him with that sweater on . [ laughter ] traci : oh , is n't that something . i feel him here with us right now . he 's looking over our shoulder . he 's smiling and remembering with us . jack : i 'm glad he 's still part of our lives . abby : he 'll always been in our hearts . traci : just like all of us will always be a part of each other . [ scene_break ] cane : what ? see , there you go again . you 're looking at me like i got , like , drool or something coming out of my mouth . lily : no . no , that 's not why i 'm looking at you . cane : oh , then why are you looking at me funny ? [ smooches ] lily : because you chose me over work . cane : mm , really ? you do realize it was n't much of a choice ? would you like to choose to join me for a shower ? lily : oh , gosh . that sounds like slipping and sliding and that could cause me injury , so no . cane : all right . then , well , you stay here in bed all , uh , safe , and i 'll be back , all right ? lily : yeah . [ cell phone beeps ] [ scene_break ] jack : well , it was nice of traci and abby to let us have dinner alone . phyllis : yeah . uh , or maybe they just did n't want to be around me . jack : you still concerned about traci ? phyllis : should n't i be ? jack : okay , i 'm gon na make you a promise right now . you are never going to have to prove yourself to me again . ever . i love you -- your faults , your fears , and all . phyllis : what if , despite our best efforts , traci finds a way to make things hell for us just to jettison me out of here . jack : not gon na happen . phyllis : [ chuckles ] jack , she already said she 's staying here so she can keep an eye on me . i mean , how can we make things work with traci lurking around every corner ? jack : we will make it work . phyllis : i should move out . jack : no . phyllis : i should go back to my place , just until traci calms down . jack : no . absolutely not . if it 's gon na get ugly , traci 's gon na be the one that moves out of here . phyllis : what about the rest of your family , hmm ? if it came down to choosing between me and your family , would you choose me ? jack : you are my family every bit as much as traci and abby and kyle and billy and ashley . you 're my family . and it 's not about choosing one over the other . phyllis : well , i hope it never comes down to that . jack : you worry too much . phyllis : that 's why you love me . jack : that 's one of many , many reasons i love you . what do you say we go up to bed ? [ scene_break ] sharon : is victor still on your mind ? adam : i was just thinking about this view , wondering how many times my father 's looked out over this city and imagined himself king of the world . sharon : well , he sold you this apartment for less than it 's worth . adam : your point ? sharon : mm , victor 's not one to willingly lose out on a deal . he sold you the penthouse . he gave you this view . he 's sending you a message . adam : this view , huh ? he gave it to me ? i paid a handsome sum for this place . my father did n't give it to me . he 's never given me anything -- nothing , not a dime . sharon : what about your education ? he told chelsea and me at the hospital that he paid for that . adam : my , that is some revisionist history . no . i did it all on my own , just like he did , but he does n't like to fancy anyone else being a self - made man in genoa city . it 's got to only be him . he does n't like real competition . [ scene_break ] billy : sweetheart , there was an emergency , and i felt bad that i was gon na be late , so i got this . victoria : what is it ? billy : it 's your favorite dessert from the athletic club . victoria : crème brulée ? billy : yes . i stopped there on my way back from the boulevard . victoria : thank you . that 's really sweet of you . billy : yeah , well , you know , i was hoping that we could maybe eat it in bed . victoria : [ gasps ] mmm . billy : mm . mm , mm , mm . victoria : did you really have an emergency ? billy : honey , we could spend all night talking about emergencies and plumbing , but that would mean that our window of ovulation opportunity closes , not to mention all the fun that we would have making a baby , starting with this . and this . victoria : yeah . it would be a lot more fun with the dessert . billy : uh - huh . that it would . victoria : hmm . billy : hmm . victoria : okay . well , i think i want to slip into something ... a little ... less . billy : oh , yeah ? victoria : yeah . billy : oh , yeah . victoria : yeah ? billy : oh , yeah ! okay . all right . [ laughs ] [ sighs ] [ next_on ] chelsea : you did n't say we were going on this date . dylan : no , i did not . you 're just gon na have to trust me . adam : i can move on this right away . victor : but in return , i expect you to show me an act of faith . noah : tell me what you 're up to so i can talk you out of it . | lily and cane have dinner together and talk . as neil , leslie , and tyler walk up to join them , someone from somewhere in the room takes a picture of them . traci and phyllis exchange slurs about phyllis living with jack . victor visits adam to find out where he got the money to buy back newman from the stockholders . victoria calls billy to find out where he is and when he is coming home . billy tells her that he is in the middle of a special project , not wanting her to know that he is in the middle of a poker game . billy sits down at the table and joins the other men . at the coffeehouse , avery asks phyllis how it is going between her and jack . phyllis more than gladly tells her about her living with jack . phyllis notices that avery is n't wearing her engagement ring and asks her about it . jack points out phyllis ' good points to traci . abby stops by victoria 's and lets her know that she told victor about their meeting . adam reminds victor how nick , victoria , and abby betrayed him . victor does n't know how to take adam . sharon walks up just as victor opens the door . victor and sharon exchange looks . adam kisses sharon right in front of victor . sharon asks adam what that was for . adam explains that he was n't going to let victor manipulate him . sharon does n't want adam using her to get back at victor . |
clerk : welcome to the beverly palm hotel . victoria : thank you very much . would you have our bags brought up to our room ? we have a meeting upstairs shortly . clerk : of course , ms . newman . victoria : thank you . okay , here we go . your room . billy : thank you . victoria : yours . juliet : thank you . not that we 'll see much of them . billy : no , no . we got big plans , big commercial shoots . sleep is for wimps . victoria : yeah . juliet : i have to say it makes me laugh to be doing a hockey / dare body spray commercial in sunny los angeles . billy : what are you talking about ? we got everything we need . we got sun , we got directors , we got fired up hockey fans . victoria : i 'm still so surprised you pulled this off on such short notice . billy : yeah , believe me , i was a little freaked out when we had to move the shoot date . juliet : a little ? billy : in the meantime , i added a boat load of stuff to your to - do list . once we meet with the director , i 'm gon na need you to get on that . juliet : i 'm ready . whatever it takes . victoria : i worked the entire flight over here , so as soon as we meet with the director , i insist on a little r & r . billy : no , no , no . it 's not gon na happen . we got too much to do . maybe once the commercial 's in the can . up until then , it 's full speed ahead . i will e - mail you . let me know when you get it , please . juliet : okay . lily : oh ! whoa , this view is incredible ! jordan : the weather 's insane . cane : yeah , we should have come in january so we could get a break from that wisconsin winter . lily : oh , my god . i still ca n't get over -- [ chuckles ] [ laughing ] oh , my god ! jordan : oh , hell yeah ! lily : [ laughs ] it 's me ! [ laughs ] cane : you are gorgeous and famous , huh ? hey , hey . great photo , man . jordan : thanks . cane : great photo . lily : i am so glad that you 're good at your job . thank you . jordan : i just point and click . it 's your face . you know what ? i want to get some stills of the city of angels . we need to get this on the site . lily : oh , my gosh . this does n't even feel real ! cane : it does to me . it 's only gon na get better 'cause i 'm gon na make sure that your tv commercial debut is unforgettable . lily : aww . i believe you . and hey , i really want to say that i 'm really impressed by how you 've been handling billy . you know , i mean , no attitude , full support . cane : well , i 've grown up and matured . lily : so hot . do n't forget that part . cane : yeah ? well , you know , i expressed my concerns , but hey , i want to make sure this trip is worthy of my beautiful and my talented wife . lily : ah , it 's extra hot . [ chuckles ] nikki : noah ! what a nice surprise . noah : uh , i 'm sorry i did n't call first . nikki : are you kidding ? you do n't have to call . but then again , maybe you 're not here for a grandma visit . noah : i did come by to see tessa , see how she 's doing . nikki : well , i think she 's still sleeping . what happened last night ? did you two have a fight ? noah : oh , no , no . not us . uh , some creep accosted her at the club last night . and her reaction was a little intense . phyllis : ashley ? you said you wanted to see me ? ashley : yeah . i heard that you and billy reunited . maybe we should talk about it , huh ? come on in . close the door . hilary : are all those interviews locked in ? pre - interviews done ? perfect . you know , can you also , um , arrange a few more meetings with tv execs ? yes , only major players . wonderful . i want this trip to put me on the map . lily : is this overkill , just me in front of me ? jordan : no , it 's relatable . you 're a fresh face that gets a kick out of the campaign . lily : [ chuckles ] [ camera shutter clicks ] jordan : [ sighs ] you 're not over it all and jaded . everyone coming to the site is going to love it and you . lily : [ chuckles ] jordan : i 'll give you a copy so you can hang it at your house . lily : no ! jordan : come on ! you know you want one . come on . yeah , you do . [ laughs ] there we go . nice . callie : we 're going for fun , vibrant , and accessible . billy : you nailed it , callie . this is exactly what we 're looking for , for the dare brand . callie : good . now , i have to go bang out a few details before the shoot . billy : yeah , me , too . victoria : okay , we 'll see you tomorrow , then . callie : enjoy the sun . cane : yeah , thanks . billy : i mean , come on . she 's amazing . did i not tell you ? victoria : she understands what we 're going for perfectly . juliet : i love her energy . cane : and i have to admit , all right , pushing the photo shoot up so we could lock her down was a good idea . billy : no joke ? cane : no joke , all right ? but , you know , we 're gon na have our issues , but hey , it 's nothing we ca n't handle . billy : geez , man . you got me in an emotional roller coaster here . you 're making me dizzy . what 's it gon na be ? cane : since juliet has so much on her plate , how about i deal with the behind- the - scenes footage for the video for the website ? billy : that 's not your arena . cane : it 's taking a cameraman and telling him to shoot things , all right ? i managed to raise twins . i think i can manage this . victoria : i like the idea . cane : thank you . i admit i balked at the thought and the idea of doing this photo shoot , but we 're here . my wife 's gon na be the star . and i want to make her and the company look good . victoria : juliet , it 's your baby , so how do you feel about handing the behind- the - scenes footage over to cane ? juliet : i 'd love to , actually . it 'll give me more room to focus on other details . but if there are any problems , i 'm ready to jump in . cane : absolutely . victoria : billy ? billy : i 'm fine . it 's cool . victoria : all right , it 's all on you , cane . cane : and i promise to deliver . phyllis : i take it you heard from billy that he and i are together ? i ca n't add much more to that . ashley : actually , jack told me . not a peep from billy . phyllis : yeah , he 's been busy with the commercial shoot . he 's in los angeles now . ashley : or maybe he 's just not very proud of his relationship with you . phyllis : oh , yeah , you know what ? maybe that is it . maybe he 's deeply ashamed of me and what we have . although we did come here and tell jack together . why do n't you admit it , ashley ? your little brother just was n't in the mood to hear another lecture from you . ashley : i was n't gon na lecture him . okay , you 're right . maybe i would have lectured him . i 'm not exactly thrilled that the two of you are at it again . phyllis : we have quite a connection , so we 're gon na pursue that . that 's what adults do . we have normal emotions . ashley : yeah , i think adults , actually , are concerned generally with how their choices affect other people . phyllis : jack 's okay with it . that 's good enough for me . ashley : oh , honey , he 's not okay with it . no matter what he told you , he 's not okay with it . but i 'm sure that does n't really bother you . i mean , 'cause , after all , you do n't really care how this has affected jack or victoria or little johnny and katie , right ? 'cause you wanted billy , darn it , and there you go again . you got your happiness , did n't you ? at everybody else 's expense . devon : so , how did dina respond to our counteroffer ? michael : dina ... accepted the purchase price . neil : well , she should . she 's getting substantially more than we offered her the first time . michael : dina 's associate , graham , admitted that madame mergeron was concerned that we might balk and run at the asking price . however , she was impressed that we persisted and reached a mutually agreeable figure . neil : dina 's got a reputation for enjoying the gamesmanship in business . devon : yeah , well , now that the game is over , let 's sign some papers and get things rolling . michael : devon , the price was one issue . but there are others , and i 'm afraid they may not be negotiable . noah : when i found them , the guy was flat on the floor , and tessa was shaking . nikki : he sounds like a very dangerous guy -- heckling her and then lying in wait ? noah : i mean , i 'm not really sure he planned it , but they did end up in the same place , and , yeah , it was n't pretty . nikki : [ sighs ] i 'm just glad she was able to fend him off . noah : [ chuckles ] well , she kind of beat the crap out of the guy . i mean , i wish i got there sooner , but she clearly knew how to deal with him . nikki : i think every woman should know how to defend herself . i 'm just glad she 's okay . noah : but , see , i 'm not really sure she is . just this look in her eyes . she looked like she was traumatized . after it was done , i offered her a ride home . she refused . she would n't even talk to me about what had happened , so that 's why i came by to check on her . tessa : noah ! hi . noah : hey . tessa : nikki , i am so sorry for slacking off , but i 'm ready to work now . nikki : tessa , it 's called sleep , not slacking off . and everybody needs it . i do wish i had known what happened to you last night . tessa : noah told you ? do n't worry . i 'm fine , really . i swear . noah : are you sure ? tessa : yeah , positive . nikki : i 'm gon na have cook get you some breakfast . you need protein . tessa : oh , no . i have a bar in my purse . nikki : no , a protein bar is not breakfast . phyllis : i care about billy . i 'm not gon na insult him by apologizing for that . he deserves affection . he deserves respect . and before you even say it , yeah , so does jack . i loved jack with all of my heart . when i remarried him , that was the happiest day of my life . it was supposed to be golden from that moment on . but victor took that from us . what we had was destroyed . there was no saving us . there was no saving our marriage . i tried to convince jack , i tried to convince myself that i could fix what was broken after what happened with billy , but it did n't work ! jack told me to move on , so i did , and so has he . and now we are looking for our futures elsewhere . ashley : do you honestly believe that you have a future with billy ? phyllis : there are no guarantees , you know , but you know what i know ? i know that what we have is worth fighting for , and that is an idea you 're not really familiar with ! ashley : excuse me ? phyllis : yeah ! you are so judgmental . you are so self - righteous . why do n't you tell me something ? when was the last time you felt a legitimate connection to someone ? when was the last time you risked anything , something , to be with someone who you thought could make you happy ? are you even happy , ashley ? i mean , are you just -- are you too busy being competent and efficient and composed ? you ca n't even admit that you might want something more than just a friendship with ravi . so you go on . you insult me . you patronize me for being capable of love . ashley : oh , god . phyllis : but why do n't you take your laser gaze and turn it on yourself and maybe figure out what might be missing from your own life ? ashley : you know what ? i know , phyllis , that you 're just so passionate , and you think that makes you special for some reason . i guess you think that you feel things more than other people do , right ? okay , whatever . i can only hope that when i do get into a relationship that it actually means something and that it 's real instead of this sad , little fantasy that you had that you just keep wishing and wishing and wishing into reality with billy . phyllis : what billy and i have is real , okay ? it is . ashley : all right , maybe , maybe not . i do know that you think it is . and i think that you 're obsessed with my brother , who just so happens to be in los angeles with his ex - wife . phyllis : when this shoot is over , billy 's coming home to me . so you can have your tantrum , but you 're gon na have to get over it , 'cause billy and i are gon na be together . and you know what ? you 're gon na have to suck it up . [ door opens ] billy : there 's something between us . we both know that . and now we can be together for real . is it insane for two single adults to admit that they 're hot for each other ? come on . you miss me just as much as i miss you . phyllis : you stop it . you stop it . that was not about me . billy : well , maybe you blacked out from the excitement , so let me show -- ahh ! phyllis : you know what ? that is for trying to use me to get back at victoria . we are gon na christen tonight as the new normal for us , 'cause we are together , okay ? and nobody is gon na change that . ashley : i think that you 're obsessed with my brother , who just so happens to be in los angeles with his ex - wife . victoria : we 'll be traveling to l.a. together for a shoot . should be a trip to remember . juliet : so what do you think ? too much of a mouthful to say on camera ? lily : no , no , no . it 's -- it 's clean , it flows . i just hope i can do the copy justice . juliet : you 're gon na be great . you 're so easy and natural and ... lily : thank you . you know , i do appreciate you as a colleague and as a friend , which i do consider you one . juliet : same here . you 've all made it so easy to settle into this position and genoa city . i actually feel like i belong here now . lily : 'cause you do belong here ! plus working with friends is so much more fun , right ? juliet : totally . [ both laugh ] lily : cheers . juliet : cheers . lily : oh . [ laughs ] juliet : what are you doing ? jordan : what you pay me for . juliet : yeah , to take pictures of lily , not me . not me ! lily : [ laughs ] jordan : consider these souvenirs . have some fun , ladies . show me how much you love l.a . lily : okay . come on . you can do it . you can do it . billy : oh , these are going on the website . absolutely . juliet : no , these are for personal use only . i am staff . lily : no , no , no ! you are a beautiful , gorgeous working woman , which is our customers , right ? billy : ladies and gentlemen , our brand ambassador . why she 's the best . jordan : yes . billy : you get some good ones ? let me see those . jordan : you tell me . billy : ooh ! those are going on the website . do not argue with me . juliet : [ groans ] okay , you 're the boss . billy : when you get a second , i want to talk to you about hair and makeup . juliet : okay . jordan : all right , my man . cane : okay , so i just got off the phone with the cameraman that comes highly recommended . he can shoot the behind - the - scene footage and edit it , as well . victoria : that was fast . good job . cane : thank you . so what i 'm thinking is , he should follow billy and the crew around for the course of the photo shoot , you know , capture the adrenaline and the energy it takes to pull something like this off , and then we can take that footage and cut it together like a mini documentary , which is what juliet suggested . i mean , if that 's what you want to do . 'cause i 'm thinking that , you know , to stay current with the market , we need to turn this into a lifestyle brand . now , i know it 's gon na be expensive , but i think it could be worth it . victoria : you 're being very brave about the additional expense , by the way . oh , and about billy taking the spotlight . cane : yeah , well , i got my screen time at the gc buzz interview , so i figured , hey , maybe billy should get some attention now . hilary : thank you . jordan : no , thank you . hilary : [ chuckles ] you 're already sneaking away from work for me ? i 'm flattered . jordan : i got a couple minutes . you got perfect timing . hilary : well , i also have a great bathing suit in this bag , incredible meetings lined up , and ... a key to our room . jordan : then let me escort you up there and welcome you to l.a . properly . hilary : oh . [ chuckles ] jordan : all right ? let 's go . cane : you know , they say that champagne makes it easier to remember your lines . lily : is that an invitation ? i thought you were busy with work . cane : well , they also say that champagne makes my work easier . besides , it 's your first commercial , and i want to make this trip memorable . come on . lily : ohh . well , in that case , lead the way . cane : after you . lily : [ chuckles ] billy : okay , i think that 's all i have for you at this moment . juliet : well , if you need to add anything else to the list , just text me . billy : thank you for running with this . i know it 's a lot all at once . juliet : i feed off it , actually . but i think i need to work in my room . there are too many distractions up here . i might run out later and grab a triple espresso or a cheeseburger . billy : you get it , girl . enjoy the sun while you can . i trust you everything 's gon na get done . juliet : i plan to make sure of it . billy : okay . see you . victoria : hi . billy : hey . how you feeling ? good ? victoria : pretty good . billy : this is all you . you made this happen . you took back brash & sassy , your baby , and your baby 's growing up quite impressively , i must say . victoria : yeah , i think so , too . billy : it 's nice to have a second to breathe , is n't it ? victoria : yeah . billy : actually , i ... i wanted a moment alone with you . victoria : sure . what 's on your mind ? michael : i know you want to make a big splash with this acquisition , but there 's still time to walk away from this deal . devon : why would we walk away from the deal ? michael : there are extensive demands in dina 's list . neil : you know what , gentlemen ? none of this seems outrageous . dina 's poured 30 years of her life into this company , right ? if she 's gon na retire , then she 's gon na want to make the best deal possible . it makes perfect sense to me . michael : may i ? look . dina mergeron is not gon na retire with mimosas and cabana boys at the rivera . she very much wants to be a part of this venture . you may be buying the company , but madame mergeron , she 's not going anywhere . ashley : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] abby : hi . is this a bad time ? ashley : never . come on in , honey . what 's the matter ? you look kind of worried . do n't tell me . was your father lecturing you that you need to learn to fight your own battles ? if so , that 's all on me . abby : no , it 's not about that . um , i meant what i said after i cooled off . i 'm very lucky to have a mom like you -- present , invested , loving . for you to turn out like a mom like that after not having a role model of your own ... ashley : okay , hold on a second . why are you bringing this topic up again ? what is going on ? abby : i have a confession to make . i made a call ... to my grandmother . ashley : honey , why ? why would you do something like that ? tessa : you did n't have to come all the way over here . you could have just called . noah : check your messages . tessa : all right . oh . you did . three times . uh , wow . i must have slept like a rock . noah : anyway , i just wanted to make sure you 're okay . tessa : oh , yeah . totally . i should n't have gone off on that guy , but he just got in my space and i reacted . noah : you were shaking . tessa : adrenaline . but i 'm calm now . unfortunately , guys like that are an occupational hazard . noah : hmm . tessa : but thank you . noah : okay . time to make a plan . tessa : for what ? noah : our date . tessa : oh . noah : no more messing around . we talked about it . time to act . how is tonight for you ? tessa : such short notice . uh , gosh , i have to check my calendar . hmm . well , look at that . i 'm free . noah : great . [ laughs ] nikki : okay , here we go . now , i want you to eat as much of this as you can . noah : yes . let her feed you . tessa : uh ... noah : i 'll see you tonight ? tessa : okay . nikki : bye , sweetheart . love you . mwah . mmm ! [ sighs ] i was n't sure what you wanted , so i just had cook make a little bit of everything . tessa : oh , my god . please . i feel guilty enough already . nikki : guilty ? why do you feel guilty ? you have to eat . and between you and me , now that faith is gone , i think cook is a little bored . tessa : [ chuckles ] i do n't know . it 's just ... having someone do things for me ... it just feels kind of weird . nikki : well , tessa , i 'm gon na tell you something . i do n't know if you 're ready to hear it . but you deserve this . and i have n't known you very long , but i know that you 're very smart and very tough . i know that you put up a good front , but underneath it all , i sense that there 's a lot of pain . and what happened last night triggered some memories that you would probably rather forget . and that guy scared the life out of you . your fight - or - flight instinct kicked in , and i am very familiar with that . tessa : you are ? nikki : sure . i learned at a very early age that i had to depend on myself if i wanted to survive . and i sense that it 's been a very long time since you 've had somebody to depend on . i saw you the other morning outside the coffeehouse . honey ... how long have you been living out of your car ? tessa : wait . is -- is that why you asked me to move in here ? am i , like , your new charity case ? nikki : oh , no ! tessa : no , you know what ? if that 's it , you can save it . because i do n't want your handouts , and i sure as hell do n't need your pity . nikki : tessa , no ! that -- tessa ! [ sighs ] ashley : help me out here , all right ? what were you trying to accomplish by calling my mother ? abby : i wanted to hear her voice , find out what she was like . ashley : so you just picked up the phone and you introduced yourself ? abby : no , i mean , i was n't ready to say , `` hey , i 'm the granddaughter that you never met . `` i said i was from newman , and i was asking her about mergeron being on the market . ashley : so were you trying to impress your father by putting out feelers ? abby : that was part of it . mom , i 'm so sorry . i called for so many reasons , but i never should have done it behind your back . i guess i just had this vision of healing a family and making a business score all in one phone call . ashley : how 'd she respond to you ? abby : she was cold , and she made it very clear that she would never do business with dad or with newman , and then the call was over . she hung up . ashley : that 's exactly why i never forced a relationship between the two of you , honey . i never wanted you to be put in a position where you had your heart broken . abby : mom , she did n't know it was me . ashley : i do n't think it would have made any difference at all . abby : well , she made one thing very clear . she 's not a fan of newman enterprises , but she does really like the company she 's been dealing with . ashley : i guess it 's not that surprising . they 're very motivated . abby : wait , you know who it is ? ashley : yeah . hamilton - winters . abby : seriously ? ashley : mm - hmm . abby : so my friend is gon na buy my grandmother 's company ? ashley : neil paid your uncle and i a visit , letting us know that he and devon had made an offer . he did n't want us to find out from the business news . abby : are you okay with that ? ashley : i refuse to feel either here nor there with it , okay ? because this deal is not done yet . and knowing my mother , she loves to play games , so she could be toying with neil and devon or she could be trying to mess with our family . either way , what she 's entertained , she will move on to the next buyer . abby : so you do n't think she 's negotiating in good faith ? ashley : there 's nothing good faith about my mother , honey . she 's completely untrustworthy . devon : why were n't these demands on the table to begin with ? neil : you know , a seat on the mergeron board , a consultant title ... devon : yeah ? neil : none of that 's surprising . michael : a word of advice . she 's aware how much you want this deal . dina mergeron is known to be , for lack of a better word , unpredictable . when she 's on the mergeron board , she could become a problem for you . devon : well , you know what ? i think that , uh , i think i 'm okay with that . neil : all of her stipulations ? devon : yeah , i mean , she 's only asking to stay involved , not be a c.e.o . and no one knows her company better than she does , so i think she could probably be an asset , do n't you ? neil : i think there 's gon na be times when paris wo n't seem far enough away . but in the end , i believe you 're right . i do n't think she 's gon na have any real control . devon : i really do think that this is the right deal , and i think it 's the right time , dad . neil : you know what , kid ? this right here , this is the beginning of hamilton- winters , the family dynasty . devon : that 's right . are we doing this , then ? neil : damn right we are . devon : hey . let 's sign some papers . neil : come here . devon : let 's do it . michael : i 'll contact dina 's attorney and get back to both of you as soon as possible . neil : great . [ doorbell rings ] neil : i 'm gon na go out with you , too . abby : hi . i need to talk to you . hello . neil : hey , abby . michael : bye . devon : see you . neil : see you later . devon : all right , thanks . hey , what 's going on ? you all right ? what 's up ? abby : no , no . a couple of things , actually . but first , congratulations on your big company . that 's huge . katherine would be so proud . devon : you think so ? abby : i know so . devon : have a seat , please . abby : thanks . devon : well , uh , you better watch your back , because hamilton - winters will , uh , be breathing down newman 's neck pretty soon . abby : [ laughs ] all right . game on . game on . but i do have to warn you , newman has a few decades on you guys , so ... devon : hey , well , my father helped make that company what it is , you know ? and now he 's channeling all that know - how into our corporation , so we have a jump start on genius and capital . abby : i heard . i heard you made your first big move -- bidding on mergeron . you 're negotiating with my grandmother ? devon : and i want you to know , abby , that when i first inquired into mergeron , i had no idea about dina 's connection to the abbotts . i want to be honest with you . we 're still moving forward with the deal . abby : as you should . mergeron is a solid multinational . it 's for sale . you guys are looking for a prestigious acquisition . no , it totally makes sense . actually , i did n't come here to talk about business . devon : oh . abby : did my grandmother ask about any of us , about her family ? devon : you know what ? my dad mentioned to her that he knew you guys and that he worked for jabot . um , but that conversation was mostly just to show that we would do right by mergeron . abby : so no personal talk at all ? devon : ooh . actually , you know what ? she mostly wanted to talk about , um , katherine , 'cause it seems that our grandmothers were friends back in the day . and , uh , to be honest , i think that 's the only reason she even gave us a second look . abby : wow . uh , you know more about my grandmother than i do . i 've seen pictures of her online , but ... devon : that 's it ? you never met her before ? abby : not once in all of these years . my mom was trying to protect me , but i think she was also trying to protect herself . devon : you know , sometimes people have , uh , good reasons for ignoring their own families . abby : and i 've heard all of the negative things , and i 'm not making excuses for her . i 'm really not . but my grandfather , he loved her at some point , enough to have three children . so there 's got to be more to her than what i 've heard . tell me . what is she like ? nikki : tessa ! tessa ! i am not going to let you leave this way ! tessa : what ? you think you give me a bed and some food and you can tell me what to do ? nikki : i 'm not asking you to stay for any other reason than i 'm your friend . and i am your friend . i do n't look at you with pity . i look at you with awe . i mean , you are a strong , talented woman who does n't mind busting her butt to get things done . you stand outside all alone making music whether people throw bills into your case or not . and when i told you that reed needed help with music , you said yes . and when i said i needed help with my benefit , you said yes . and i 'm going to ask you to say yes again . and i am not trying to control you . tessa , all i want for you is to have a safer , easier life . tessa : people say they want to help , but it usually comes with strings attached . nikki : all right . well , you want to think that way , there are still strings attached because reed does still need his music lessons . and i still need help with my benefit . and i probably will still try to convince you to eat a little more . i hope that someday you will be able to look at me with trust . the most important thing to me , though , is that you 're safe . tessa : [ voice breaking ] how can you be so nice to me ? [ sniffles ] nikki : i 've told you this before , but i 'll tell you again and hope that you believe me . you deserve it . tessa : i just keep thinking i 'll wake up one morning and all of this will be gone and ... i 'll be back right where i started . nikki : sweetheart , that is never gon na happen as long as i 'm around . i give you my word . tessa : [ sniffles ] victoria : no , you do n't have to apologize . you really do n't . billy : well , i was being a jerk . i mean , all work and no play ? that 's not cool . victoria : yes , because when i think of you , i think of boring and totally incapable of fun . oh , no , wait . i 'm sorry . that 's -- that 's what people think of me . billy : ah , fools . victoria : yeah . billy : all of them . victoria : well , i have to say , it 's pretty exciting , you know , being the laid back one , watching you fixate on all the details of everything . billy : yeah , i think the sun 's getting to my head . victoria : [ laughing ] okay . well , we met with the director . and what 's on the rest of the agenda ? billy : check out my organizational skills here in all their glory . victoria : oh . okay . no . i 'm sorry . no . billy : what do you mean , `` no , no `` ? this is timed down to the minute . it is going to work . victoria : yeah , that may be , but you have n't left any room for a meal . when 's the last time that you had anything to eat ? billy : it 's l.a . i 'll survive off caffeine and sunshine like the rest of the angelenos . victoria : you 're from genoa city , so you need food . we ca n't have you passing out from low blood sugar . dare needs you to eat , actually . billy : you 're gon na force me to eat ? i better obey , then , right ? victoria : yes . i 'll get us a table . billy : okay . cane : you happy ? lily : i am very happy . has anyone told you lately that you 're a genius ? cane : well ... lily : 'cause it was a very smart move carving out time for us . cane : well , this is n't the end of it . i have a couple of things i have to take care of , and then it 's gon na be all about you . 'cause tonight , mrs. ashby , i 'm taking you out on the town . lily : yay . i want to see everything . cane : i want to see just you . lily : [ chuckles ] [ cell phone rings ] lily : hang on a second . oh , let me take care of this , okay ? lily : yeah , go ahead . i 'll be here . cane : all right , baby . love you . hilary : oh , my god . i can not get away from that woman . lily : what the hell are you doing here ? hilary : i actually have a very good reason to be out here in los angeles . hilary : and what 's that ? think you 're gon na be on `` the price is right `` again ? hilary : [ chuckles ] well , as fun as that was , i 'm going to be working on my own show . we 're gon na be doing some shooting on location , celebrity interviews , that sort of thing . i hope you wo n't have a problem with that . jordan : why would lily have an issue with that ? hilary and i are here to work and have fun like everybody else . so we 're cool , right ? lily : yeah , we 're cool . but just so you know , no guests on set tomorrow . you can have the rest of the city , but i do n't want you anywhere near my commercial . cane : all right , i just want to be clear with you about the footage i need . i need you to cover one particular person for me . uh - huh . every single second . i need you to shadow billy abbott . [ cell phone rings ] phyllis : hey , you . billy : hey back . sorry i did n't call you sooner . phyllis : oh , no , that 's fine . i was , uh , just checking in . uh , how is everything going ? billy : everything 's good . today 's just a prep day . tomorrow is when the magic happens . phyllis : oh , that 's because of you . you 're very big and important . billy : i am . phyllis : so , are you crazy with work , or have you been able to enjoy california ? billy : as we speak , i 'm on the rooftop deck of the hotel soaking in the sun . wish you could be here . victoria : billy , i - i got us a table , and it has a really fantastic view . billy : hey , i got to go . i 'll call you as soon as i can , okay ? phyllis : yeah , miss you . billy : same . devon : here you go . abby : thanks . devon : sure . listen , you know that i get being estranged from family and still wanting to having that connection no matter what happened in the past . and when this deal goes through -- 'cause it looks like it 's going to -- you 'll be able to meet your grandmother and find out about her yourself . abby : okay , but just in case that does n't happen , tell me what you thought of her . devon : uh , she 's -- she 's a powerful woman . she 's very elegant . she has tremendous grace , you know . when dina mergeron walks into a room , all eyes are on her . abby : [ chuckles ] okay . now the unedited version . devon : uh , well , she 's tough . it seems like she does n't take nonsense from anyone . she 's a little intimidating . but , uh , i think personally that 's just 'cause of the business , you know ? when it comes to her personal life , she could be completely different . ashley : hey , jackie , you home ? [ sighs ] dina : ashley . it 's been far too long . [ next_on ] gloria : it 's obvious you no longer want to continue our friendship now that everyone knows about it . christine : what 's with you and sharon ? scott : [ scoffs ] clerk : welcome to the beverly palm . do you have a reservation ? | the brash and sassy team arrives in hollywood to shoot the commercial , and lily is n't happy that hilary came with jordan to shoot some interviews for her show . cane continues to show victoria that he is dependable , but he secretly hires a cameraman to follow billy during the time he is in hollywood . phyllis and ashley argue about her relationship with billy . phyllis feels insecure about billy being in hollywood with victoria especially when she hears victoria in the background when she calls billy on the phone . michael advises devon and neil not to sign the contract with dina because now she wants a seat on the board of the company . neil and devon ignore michael 's advice and sign the contract to buy dina 's company . abby visits devon to ask him what dina is like . he says that she is a very tough lady who does n't take anything from anybody . tessa is offended when nikki asks her how long she has been living in her car . she almost moves out of the house , but nikki persuades her that she is n't a charity case and that she wants to help her because she considers her a friend . noah and tessa decide to go on their first date . noah is pleased that tessa is okay after a heckler tried to put the moves on her at the underground . ashley is surprised to find dina when she goes to visit jack at his house . |
[ previously_on ] mia : i did n't know she went into the water . i did n't know it was lola . when i found out , i -- [ gasps ] [ groaning ] sharon : you 're not christian 's biological father . adam was . adam : victor said his name was christian and that he 's my son . summer : my mom 's new accessory line . after you rejected her idea , she still tried to piggyback off jabot anyway . traci : america had won the war overseas , but flynn had lost the war at home . his wife had left him , a shell of a man , down on his luck , lonely and heartbroken . lauren : well , hi . do you mind if i sit down ? my date is running late . traci : oh , please ! join me . sit . lauren : thank you . traci : oh , hello . lauren : hello ! how are you ? it 's been a while . traci : i could n't be better . i 'm working on a book . lauren : hmm , i should have known from that glow . [ chuckles ] it 's going well . traci : very . oh , this is the most exciting time . when i 'm first starting to work on something new , it 's all i want to talk about , it 's all i want to do . lauren : [ laughs ] you know , if i did n't know better , i would think you were in love . traci : [ scoffs ] phyllis : enough of the random warnings . jack : there was nothing random about my text to you . phyllis : `` nice try , phyllis . `` what 's that ? jack : i know what you 've been up to . phyllis : oh , really ? why do n't you enlighten me ? because i have no idea what you 're talking about . jack : you went onto jabot 's servers . phyllis : why would i do something like that ? jack : my it department saw the breach , followed the trail . it led straight to you . phyllis : why would i do something that ridiculous ? jack : because you 're desperate , because you have no money , no clout , no experience starting a new brand . so you decided to latch yourself onto a bigger and better fish . phyllis : the only reason why this bigger and better fish still exists is because i kept it afloat . jack : you keep telling yourself that . oh ! by the way ... i 've come to a decision . phyllis : about what ? jack : accessories . you know , your little pitch reminded me that it is the one thing missing from jabot collective . so , congratulations , you just got yourself some competition . rey : hey . arturo : what 's up ? hey , uh , yu feeling better ? did you see the doctor ? mia : he said there 's nothing to worry about and i 'm free to go . rey : what about that sudden stabbing pain you were feeling ? mia : contractions . braxton - hicks . perfectly normal . just false labor pains . rey : or maybe you faked the whole thing to stop paul from arresting you . lola : i think i lost my hearing . you , uh , said -- kyle : let 's live together . lola : okay . i get it . you 're making a joke about our crazy work hours . ha , ha ! kyle : i 'm dead serious . lola : oh , okay . you -- you are . kyle : what do you think ? lola : i do n't know ! i mean , have you really thought this through ? kyle : how we go to sleep together , wake up in each other 's arms , brush our teeth in the same mirror ? yeah , just about every day . i 'm ready to take this relationship thing to the next level . what about you ? nick : summer ? hey . summer : hey . nick : hey , why the sad face ? kyle ? summer : ugh . yeah , it 's just no matter what i say or what i do , nothing 's gon na make a different . i ca n't win him back . nick : [ sighs ] sweetheart ... summer : i do n't even know why i tried . why did i ever believe him ? nick : well ... i do n't know . love sometimes can make you do crazy things . summer : love is really dumb . nick : it is . the dumbest . do n't beat yourself up . you made the right decision . summer : you think so ? nick : yeah . look , in love , you can get burned , but hopefully you learn things and you make better decisions next time . summer : no `` i told you so ? `` nick : not my style . but you know what is my style ? summer : hmm ? nick : what flavor and how many scoops ? summer : mm , no , i already checked . your freezer 's a wasteland . nick : oh , i know , but welcome to the 21st century where you can literally order anything you want and have it delivered . so , m'lady , choose your poison . summer : oh . all right . there are so many choices . nick : and while you 're filling up that cart , we can talk about what 's next for you . summer : what do you mean ? nick : you know , job - wise . you could go back to newman , or better idea -- come work with the old man at dark horse . summer : okay , but who said i was leaving jabot ? nick : well , i just thought , after everything that went down with kyle ... summer : no , i like my job , and i 'm really good at it . nick : did jack move kyle to a different project ? summer : no . nick : so you 're just gon na be around your ex - husband every day . summer : almost ex . nick : but do you think that 's best for you ? i mean , do you think it 'll have a negative effect on your work ? summer : no , i am way more dedicated than kyle is , and just because he kicked me out of his life does n't mean i 'm gon na away from jabot . nick : okay . all right . if this is what you want ... summer : it is . nick : well , i will always support you . always . you know , uh ... there 's something else we should talk about . summer : oh , geez , that does n't sound good . nick : well ... summer : what , is it about grandpa ? what -- what happened now ? nick : believe it or not , he brought your uncle adam back from the dead . additional sponsorship mia : you never believe me . rey : you never tell the truth . arturo : would it kill you to give her a break ? rey : that 's all i 've ever done . mia : oh , do n't waste your breath , arturo . no matter what i do , i 'll always just be a liar and a cheater . rey : for good reason , mia . arturo : all right , that 's enough , rey . you made your point . rey : this is unbelievable . you 're still falling for her act . arturo : we get it , okay ? you hate us . rey : no , you know , that 's the worst part -- i don't . disappointed , disillusioned ? yeah . yeah , big time . the two people i love most keep breaking my heart . arturo : rey ... rey : you know what , maybe this is the gut - punch i needed to finally realize that the two of you will never change . arturo : we never meant to hurt you . rey : `` we ? `` so the two of you are , uh , together . after everything you 've done to me , to all of our lives ? [ scoffs ] i should have expected this . mia : say what you want about me and arturo , but this baby could still be yours . phyllis : you have some nerve , stealing the idea for my company . jack : after you tried to steal from my company ? you 're lucky i have n't pressed charges . the next time ... well , let 's just say there should n't be a next time . phyllis : you 're gon na regret this , jack . [ cellphone rings ] jack : oh ! i 'm gon na have to take this . you can show yourself out . marie ! i was just thinking about you . you do n't say . uh - huh . having trouble finding the door ? now , where were we ? lauren : you know , i think it 's great that dina gets to stay at home , but it 's got to be hard on all of you . traci : well , we would n't have it any other way . lauren : yeah , but what about jack ? he 's running jabot , he 's starting the collective ... traci : well , you know jack , always up for a good challenge , even if it does get in the way of his personal life . lauren : he 's such a cat , you know ? those eyes , that smile ... so tall and handsome . [ laughs ] traci : [ laughs ] i do n't know , i think jack 's been burned a few too many times lately . first , there was phyllis , and then kerry ... lauren : oh , let 's not forget my lovely mother - in - law . traci : well , that would be enough to make anybody quit the dating circuit . lauren : [ laughs ] well , he better get out there , or he 's gon na spend the rest of his life eating alone . oh ! i did not mean anything by that . traci : [ sighs ] no harm . lauren , i am perfectly happy . i have my work , i have my friends ... lauren : oh ! look who 's here ! cane : hey ! what a fluke , seeing you here . traci : hey . lauren : yeah ! you know , i have a few minutes . what did you want to talk to me about ? cane : actually , uh , i want to talk to traci . summer : okay , they 're positive that adam ca n't remember a thing ? nick : positive . summer : okay , so he 's just been wandering around for years not knowing , i do n't know , where he came from or who might be looking for him ? nick : living a life with no strings in vegas . summer : okay , i mean , what happens now ? nick : what do you mean ? summer : i do n't know , i mean , is there gon na be , like , a family reunion ? what about chelsea and connor ? nick : i do n't know where she is , and i do n't want to know . summer : okay , well , connor 's not his only son . what about christian ? kyle : you probably want to walk into this eyes wide open , make a logical decision . so ... let 's lay out the pros and cons . lola : [ chuckles ] kyle : pros -- more time together , someone to take care of you when you 're sick , someone to vent to who has no choice but to listen , every night is date night , free back rubs . cons -- mm , absolutely none . lola : stop ... kyle : you convinced ? lola : well , you forgot the most important pro . kyle : hmm ? lola : we love each other . kyle : yeah . we do . lola : so i 'm not going to worry if it 's too fast or too crazy because when i was in that hospital bed , this is the life that i wanted , and nothing would make me happier than coming home to you and spending every single night in your arms . kyle : you mean it ? lola : let 's do it . michael : mwah ! lauren : you 're late . michael : blame it on the flower . lauren : aww . you 're so lucky i love you . michael : darn straight , i am . lauren : really , you spoil me . first , the flower , and then taking a break in our very overscheduled day ... i do n't tell you often enough how much you mean to me . michael : wow . next time , i 'm gon na spring for the whole bouquet . lauren : [ chuckles ] michael : what have i done to deserve this ? lauren : i got a reminder today that there are some people who are not as fortunate as us . michael : mm - hmm . for instance ? lauren : jack . he deserves somebody wonderful in his life . michael : yeah , who was n't cheating with his brother or spying for his sister . lauren : so it got me thinking ... michael : no , do n't say it . lauren : that maybe we should help him . michael : if you play cupid , you 're flying solo . lauren : oh , come on ! michael : no ! lauren : it only works if it 's the two of us . come on . what do you say ? please ... ? please ... help me find jack find the perfect woman . michael : what ? lauren : yeah . traci : so , what 's your news ? cane : lily wrote me a letter , and it was n't like a text or an e - mail , it was actually hand - written letter . traci : really ? well , what did she say ? cane : uh , that she 's settling into lakewood and spending time with the kids and loves being back out in the world . traci : um , is that all ? cane : well , uh , i mean , it was a hand - written letter . i mean , she did n't , you know , just type it in the phone . she took the time to write it . i mean , that proves something , right ? does n't that prove that she cares ? traci : yes , um ... but it could also mean that she 's just in the habit of writing letters , you know , since she 's been incarcerated . cane : oh , i did n't think about that . you know , perpetual optimist . traci : [ chuckles ] yeah . cane : yeah . traci : i just -- i would n't want you to put too much stock in it . cane : yeah . yeah , no , you could be right . well , you , uh , ca n't stop a guy from hoping , right ? summer : wait , did uncle adam say anything about christian ? nick : not a word . summer : do you think he remembers being a dad ? nick : [ sighs ] you know , even before the explosion , he never made any moves to get custody of christian . he seemed pretty cool with me raising him , also acting as a father figure to connor . summer : well , yeah , i mean , why would n't he be ? dad , faith and christian both adore you . you know that i think you hung the moon , and ... dad , you got a huge heart . you 've got big shoulders to cry on , great advice . you 're always there for us . we could never even wish for a better dad . and i will tell anybody who needs to hear that , okay ? nick : thanks , kiddo . summer : i 'm serious . i really mean it . and i think maybe , on some level , adam knows that , too . nick : [ sighs ] i hope you 're right . summer : so , yeah , but where is he living ? nick : he 's down at the tack house . he said he 's gon na stay here till the end of the week , and if his memory does n't come back , then he 's gon na go back to vegas . summer : what , like he 's just died a second time ? nick : no memory , no guilt . summer : geez , i mean , i think it 's gon na crush grandpa to just lose him again , but ... i do n't know , honestly , with everything that adam 's done and all the people that he 's hurt , or could hurt , maybe it 's for the best . [ pounding on door ] are you expecting someone ? nick : no . phyllis : that 's okay . thank you . no , i know my way around this place like it 's the back of my hand . nick : i wonder what wound her up this time . summer : me . phyllis : should have figured you 'd be here , hiding behind him . summer : okay , mom , i know that you 're upset . phyllis : `` upset `` does n't even scratch the surface . after everything i 've done for you , and you turn on me ? rey : all i can think about is the baby . which is why we are gon na take a paternity test . arturo : bro , no . no , we are not . there is no way that i am putting that baby or mia at risk . rey : i already spoke to mia 's doctor . he said that she 's far enough along that all they need from her is a blood test and cheek swabs from us . right here , right now . arturo : i mean , it does make things less complicated . mia ? mia : if that 's what we need to make everyone happy ... let 's do it . rey : i 'll call the doctor . mia : wait , there 's still something i need to know . if this baby is n't yours , will you still protect me from being indicted ? rey : [ scoffs ] you confessed to paul . it 's officially out of my hands . [ keyboard clicking ] flynn : finally . did you miss me ? flynn : everything 's falling apart without you here , me included . well , let 's start with the difficult , and we 'll save the impossible for my encore . nick : anybody want to fill me in ? summer : yeah , mom stole my online password so she could commit corporate espionage against jabot . phyllis : oh , give me a break . i peeked . nick : and put summer 's job at risk ? summer : yeah , the one thing that i am good at . phyllis : okay , had you not mentioned anything to jack ... summer : i thought that you needed to learn a lesson , mom . phyllis : oh , really ? well , i did . jabot collective is now launching their own accessory line , screwing me over yet again . summer : okay , i honestly thought that jack was just gon na scold you . i never thought that he would have done that . phyllis : well , he did . nick : so you try and break the law , and summer 's feeling guilty about doing the right thing ? how much lower can you sink ? phyllis : okay , are we gon na pretend that you did not launch dark horse by hacking into newman , stealing your father 's employees ? nick : this is n't about me . phyllis : you know , you 're right . it 's always about me . it 's always about judging me , accusing me , holding me to a higher standard than anyone else . is there no one i can trust ? is there no one i can turn to ? summer : okay , you know what , mom , just give it a rest . you are not the only one with a lot on your plate right now . phyllis : oh , please tell me . do tell me , so i can play the world 's smallest violin . go ahead . summer : okay , fine . adam 's alive . so chew on that . phyllis : you 're telling me that the wayward son is back from the grave ? good . all right . well , this i got to hear . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . hey hun ... phyllis : you 've seen adam ? nick : in the flesh . phyllis : unbelievable . so he 's stirring things up ? because that 's exactly what he does . nick : well , you are the expert , always sticking your nose in where it does n't belong . phyllis : okay , so now i 'm the bad guy . nick : well , you 're certainly not gon na win any `` mother of the year `` awards dragging summer into your nonsense . phyllis : do n't be fooled . summer is doing just fine . nick : despite you . phyllis , she 's been through a lot with kyle and the surgery , and now she 's finally happy , and you want to mess that up for her . phyllis : this is coming from the guy who has been handed everything , born into unbelievable wealth . you would never understand what it is to fight for crumbs . nick : cry me a river . phyllis : okay , i have fought my way to the top , and everything has been ripped from me . all i want is what should have been mine ! nick : then wash your hands and fix your life and climb your way back without using everybody as stepping stones . [ knocks on door ] jack : come in . summer : hey , jack , you got a minute ? jack : for you ? always . hey , did you have a chance to tweak those designs i gave you earlier ? summer : yes , i will have them in your inbox before 5 : 00 . jack : you have worked very hard to push this thing forward . summer : yeah , well , it 's not work when you love what you do . jack : i concur . so , i 'm glad you are on board with this , i 'm glad you decided to stay . summer : so am i . jack : why do i think there 's a however in here ? summer : okay , i just do n't think that kyle and i are the right team to move jabot collective forward . we need some minor adjustments . lola : we 're really going to do this , cohabitate ? kyle : like an actual couple . lola : [ groans ] when my brothers find out ... kyle : they 'll be happy for us . eventually , after we show them we 're made for each other . lola : we are , are n't we ? kyle : hand in glove . lola : so you wo n't kick me out of bed when you find out how many towels i go through in a day ? kyle : never . lola : or when i 'm singing in the shower ? kyle : we 'll sing duets . lola : or when you see my massive collection of kitchen tools ? kyle : you wo n't need them . mrs. martinez has practically every kitchen appliance you could ever need . lola : mrs. martinez ? kyle : sure . lola : wait . rewind . who said we were moving into the abbott house ? if i were you , i would shut your yap and start payin ' up before somebody decides to make an example of you , you got me ? good . and make it a certified check . the clock is tickin ' . flynn : you know what , remind me not to get on your bad side . oh , you could n't if you tried . flynn : okay , you ready for your next assignment ? bring it on , boy . flynn : so , there 's this dame . she wants me to dig up some dirt on this , uh , fella . and you could do that with one arm tied behind your back . flynn : yeah , but , you see , this one is complicated because this bird , well , she also happens to be my ex . and you 're still hung up on her . flynn : let 's just say there 's a lot of blood under that bridge . and you think that if you work together , you might re - ignite that flame . flynn : stranger things have happened to a lonely guy . oh , well , if you 're lonely , you should buy a cat because the only thing that broad 's gon na get you is another broken heart . flynn : yeah ? what do you know about that ? i know plenty . why , just today , this lawyer 's old lady tries to sell me this bill of goods , that there is nothing worse than being single . flynn : and the secretary with a witty comeback said ? [ chuckles ] the man 's got to be mighty darn amazing to be better than no man at all . flynn : [ chuckles ] i do n't know , because this case -- this could be the case that breaks me . [ doorbell rings ] traci : oh ! oh ! cane ! hi . cane : hey . hey . i 'm sorry i 've come by uninvited . traci : no , you 're always welcome here , you know that . cane : well , i tried calling but -- traci : no , i 'm sorry , i put my ringer off when i 'm writing . cane : oh , if it 's a bad time , i -- traci : no , no , come in . what can i do for you ? cane : you sure ? traci : yes ! what is it ? cane : i might be overstepping here , okay ? and if i am , just tell me , but ... see , i was driving by , and , uh , i had this idea , okay ? traci : i 'm all ears . cane : all right . michael : [ clears throat ] phyllis : you came . michael : despite my conscience warning me to stay away , yeah . phyllis : you 're a lawyer . you do n't have a conscience . michael : oh ! do you want to make insulting jokes at each other 's expense , or do you need my help ? because i 've got better things to do out there . phyllis : sit . please . i really do need your expertise . michael : all right . what is your emergency ? phyllis : how do you create , um -- what do they call it ? an anonymous shell company . like , a priceless family whole infi your novel . traci traci : so , this idea of yours ... cane : yeah , um , it 's about your novel . traci : i 'm listening . cane : look , if i 'm overstepping here , just let me know , okay ? traci : oh , come on . spill . [ laughs ] cane : thank you . um , okay . i 'm thinking , uh , instead of the whole infidelity thing , what if the ex hires the private detective to find something for her ? and i 'm thinking it could be , like , a priceless family heirloom , like a heart- shaped locket , or something ? traci : hmm . it 's interesting . traci : come on , give a girl a chance . i 'm still thinking . so , it 's very `` maltese falcon . `` this locket could be , um , sentimental , irreplaceable ... cane : mm - hmm . yes . traci : a symbol of a broken heart ... cane : yes . traci : perhaps lost love . cane : you like it ? traci : no . cane : oh . traci : i love it . the possibilities are ... cane : they 're what ? traci : incredible . um , endless . the possibilities are endless ! [ sighs ] cane : [ laughs ] hey . hey . is everything all right ? traci : everything 's just fine . i 'm so sorry . i -- i just got a little excited . about your idea ! summer : numbers , financial models , projections , kyle is a wiz . jack : yeah , he has a real talent there . summer : but , uh , when it comes to schmoozing insta - models or sipping sake with snap - trenders ... kyle is a bore . it 's pretty obvious to everyone that he just does n't want to be there . jack : his head 's not in the game ? summer : he just does n't want to be out at the clubs . i mean , he 's living the life of a middle - aged man , which -- no offense . jack : none taken . summer : he 's just not interested . i mean , he needs to be in his quiet little office with a calculator . jack : has something happened that i need to know about ? summer : okay , do n't get me wrong . kyle is the consummate professional . he 's all buttoned up and proper , but he completely bailed on nazanin and theo to go spend time with his girlfriend . jack : i see . summer : i mean , he left me there all by myself to handle everything , which , no problem , i did . everything went great . but i need someone who will be there for me 100 % or just let me do it alone . i just do n't think that this is the job to have if you have a girlfriend and you need to rush home at the end of the day . jack : i agree . summer : look , jack , my top priority is getting jabot collective to the forefront of everyone 's minds , and if kyle ca n't keep up , then i think he needs to leave the photo - bombing and the kamikazes to me . jack : okay , i get your point . i have to ask this , though . how much of this is about your personal relationship with kyle ? summer : none of it . okay ? i promise you , i just think that we both need to lead with our strengths . it 's for the good of jabot , really . jack : okay . i 'll tell you what , um , i will speak to kyle about reconfiguring his place on this team . summer : okay , i mean , i really think that this is gon na be the best thing for everybody . jack , you 're not gon na regret this . jack : i 'm gon na hold you to that . summer : okay . theo . hi , it 's summer . um , how soon could you get back to gc ? i just had a huge epiphany . kyle : you 're not intimidated by my family 's house , are you ? lola : not at all . kyle : everybody 's crazy about you . lola : and i love your family , but , kyle , there 's just so many of them . kyle : it 's basically just me and my dad . lola : and abby and billy and your grandmother and traci ... kyle : a frat house for the old and stodgy . lola : i did n't say that . i 've just spent most of my adult life living with rey and arturo , and i kind of like the idea of it just being you and i , having our own little island of love . kyle : mmm , that does sound a lot nicer . lola : arturo might be leaving to miami , and maybe we can take over his lease ? kyle : move into his place ? lola : what 's wrong with that ? kyle : nothing a wrecking ball would n't fix . lola : it 's not that bad . okay , fine , it 's pretty bad . kyle : mm - hmm . look , what if we -- lola : we 'll just find a place together with a lot of light and a quiet bedroom and a big kitchen . kyle : mm , honestly , i do n't care where we live , as long as we 're together . michael : i know i 'm gon na regret asking you this , but why do you need a shell company ? phyllis : the usual reasons . michael : if you ca n't be honest with me , i 'm gon na take a hard pass . see ya . phyllis : okay , do n't go . michael : the truth , phyllis . phyllis : i assume that lauren mentioned to you that i am starting my own accessory line . michael : it rings a bell . still does n't explain the need for a shell company . phyllis : i wanted to partner with jabot collective , design my products to coordinate with their new clothing lines . michael : uh - huh , piggyback on their name . phyllis : yeah . michael : mm - hmm . phyllis : i went to jack , gave him my proposal -- everything above - board . michael : and he turned you down . phyllis : yeah . not only that , he decided to launch his own accessory line purely out of spite . he stole my idea . michael : not an actionable offense . phyllis : well , he 's given me no choice but to go around him with a little help from his logo . cool , jabot collective - like products without the overblown abbott price tags . michael : uh , as your lawyer , it is my duty to inform you there are laws against peddling counterfeit goods . phyllis : a belt 's a belt , and a handbag 's a handbag . michael : mm - hmm . with a 1 % differentiation on the logo ? phyllis : who can put a caveat on inspiration ? michael : the courts . phyllis : michael , this is how fashion works . a designer dress goes on the catwalk in paris . 20 minutes later , factories all over the world are churning them out by the hundreds . everybody does it . michael : mm , and they get sued . phyllis : although , once in a while , one or two go under the radar to make major bank . michael : mm - hmm , selling them off a blanket in the park ? doubtful . but i suspect you 're shooting for something classier , a bigger operation , thus the need for a shell company . phyllis : bingo . michael : my advice ? do n't do it . phyllis : are you saying this as my lawyer ? michael : as your lawyer , as your long - suffering friend , as your conscience ... phyllis , you 're an original . be original . give the world something it 's never seen . you 're more than capable . phyllis : you flatter me . michael : i 'm just speaking the truth . and this idea of yours ... it reeks of vengeance . and that is never a good place to start anything . i hope you take my advice . [ chuckles ] you won't . and someday in the not - too - distant future , i 'll be bailing you out of jail . but , until then , i 've got a meeting . phyllis : hey , before you go ... do n't be surprised if an old client comes calling again . michael : hmm . who ? phyllis : adam newman . michael : what ? no . phyllis : turns out , his death was greatly exaggerated . michael : even so , he -- he 's on the run from doing time in prison , and the explosion ... phyllis : you really think victor would let anything stand in the way of reuniting with his dead son ? i think it 's safe to say that victor worked his magic and made that all disappear . michael : unbelievable . i got to go . phyllis : we 'll be in touch . michael : yeah . jack : `` if you 'd like to attend an event with the true a - list influencers of the world , we 'd love to see you . feel free to bring a date . ashley . `` mia : hope you left some for me and the baby . arturo : okay , so , um , all you need from us is a cheek swab , right ? yeah . have a seat . mia : and how long till we get the test results ? rey : the doctor said 24 hours . arturo : [ exhales sharply ] 24 hours , and ... everything changes . forever . rey : we all set ? yeah . good luck . arturo : thanks . hey , guys , um , you know , whatever that test says , that baby 's gon na have an incredible father and an uncle who will love him more than anything in the world . rey : there 's nothing more important that being a dad a kid can count on , who 's always gon na be there , who will love , protect , and guide them . nothing else matters . | michaael and nick give phyllis the same advice that everyone she loves has given her to make her own company and not depend on jabot or anyone else for her success . michael goes even further telling her she could get sued if she sells knock offs of the jabot collective line . summer tells jack that kyle is n't happy partying with clients because he wants to spend time with lola so maybe he should do all the office work relating to jabot collective . jack agrees to give kyle new responsabilities and summer calls theo asking him to come to geneoa city . nick tells summer and phyllis that adam is alive and phyllis later tells micheal the news . summer worries about what will happen with christian now and nick 's anxiety about losing christian grows . kyle and lola decide to find their own place as they take the next step in their relationship and move in together . arturo and rey take a paternity test a d are told that in twenty four hours they will know the results . cane tells traci he got a letter from lily telling him she and the kids are settling in to their new home . traci tells cane not to get his hopes up about lily . traci continues writting her book and adds a spunky secratary whom she sees as herself in her fantasies . cane arrives with an idea fior her book which she likes but traci becomes nervous when cane is talking to her and she imagines him naked . jack gets an invitation for a party celebrating ashley 's company and it says she will have the top influencers in the world .. |
victor : you know , i 've been very , very worried about you . sharon : you 're an amazing man , victor . victor : why ? because i 'm concerned about my daughter - in - law ? sharon : you have every right to be furious . victor : let me ask you something . you are such a wonderful mother . what prompted you to suddenly get up and leave them ? sharon : it was a terrible thing i did . victor : but how the hell could you have done it ? sharon : something snapped . i was so overwhelmed , and , um ... i 'm not trying to make excuses . there are no excuses for abandoning your kids . victor : i just wish you had n't stayed away so long . sharon : so do i. i 've lost everything now . victor : i do n't think that 's true . sharon : oh , it 's true . have you talked to nicholas ? victor : only once since your return . sharon : did he mention me ? victor : i told him ... that his relationship with you was his business . sharon : oh . he wants no relationship with me , which i understand . victor : what do you want ? sharon : i realize what i 've done is unforgivable , walking away and leaving my kids like that . now i may have had my reasons , but ... victor : you 're not answering my question . sharon : i wish ... i think it would be best for the children if i could see them again , but nicholas does n't agree . [ scene_break ] nick : do n't start , vicki . victoria : you 're not thinking of giving her another chance , are you ? nick : right now , my main concern is the kids . victoria : do they know she 's back ? nick : no , but i 'm gon na have to tell 'em at some point . victoria : unless you can convince sharon to leave before they find out . nick : i ca n't do that . i got ta tell 'em the truth . do you really think cassie 's gon na want to see her ? it 's up to cassie . victoria : what do her doctors say ? nick : if she wants to see her mother , then she should . that 's what they said . victoria : it 's a bad idea . nick : just let me handle it , all right ? victoria : what 's going on here ? has sharon given you the big snow job ? she 's made things all warm and fuzzy again ? nick : tell you what , let 's talk about your life for a change . victoria : my life 's just peachy . nick : oh , yeah ? how are things going with satine ? victoria : right on schedule . nick : is that so ? victoria : yeah . i know you think it was a big mistake getting involved with this . nick : yeah . if i was in charge , that deal never would have went down . victoria : well , i guess it 's a good thing you 're not in charge . nick : i agree . although ... victoria : what ? nick : well , if dad has his way , it 'll only be a matter of time before i am . victoria : what are you talking about ? [ scene_break ] brad : listen , phyllis , i like you , too , but i still think you 're acting on orders from victor . and frankly , breakfast at the abbott home is a pretty tacky place to carry it out . phyllis : you know , what do i have to try to convince you i 'm not victor 's spy , i 'm not your spy , i 'm not anybody 's spy ? i happen to have a husband that i love very much and friends that i like who are going to be very unhappy if jabot loses this battle . jack : and if jabot wins , you 're gon na have -- phyllis : you 're not going to win , jack ! in order for jabot to stay in business , you have to make money . victor does n't . he can operate satine at a loss for ten years if he wants , and he will if that 's what it takes . you 're not gon na get by on determination and will , not when victor is working his damndest to shut you down . [ scene_break ] j.t . : look , i already told you how i 'm involved . brittany : wait . how do i know you told me the whole story ? j.t . : look , i do n't know what you 're asking me . brittany : i 'm gone for weeks , i come back , and you 're buddy - buddy with my mother . if you were me , would n't you find that weird ? j.t . : maybe . but like i said , your mom was feeling pretty alone . brittany : so your company was better than no company . j.t . : that 's one way of putting it . brittany : she could 've found someone more appropriate . j.t . : thanks . brittany : well , i mean , it 's not like she does n't have plenty of friends . j.t . : she was probably too embarrassed to talk to her friends . brittany : but she has confiding in a guy who 's young enough to be her son ? j.t . : i do n't know that to tell you , okay ? brittany : i still have a hard time believing she did n't flip out . after seeing my dad come down the stairs with jill ? j.t . : she did . brittany : no , i mean really flip out . i thought she would at least confront him in the restaurant . but you 're telling me she did nothing ? j.t . : she was too upset . she wanted to be alone . brittany : and that 's when you walked her up to her room . j.t . : yeah . brittany : and ? j.t . : that 's it . brittany : j.t . , why are you making this so difficult ? you know what i 'm asking . what happened when you got to my mom 's room ? [ scene_break ] raul : so i hear you 're gon na be mac 's maid of honor . colleen : yeah . it was really nice of her to ask me . raul : well , the standing up part is easy . the real work is before the wedding . you know that . colleen : what do you mean ? raul : well , the wedding is right around the corner . we should do something nee for billy and mac , do n't you think ? help 'em out ? you up for it ? colleen : yeah . that 'd be nice . raul : good , 'cause i have an idea . colleen : and what 's that ? raul : how would you feel about throwing them an engagement party ? nothing fancy . we can have it at the loft , keep the guest list small , you know , the usual suspects -- billy , mac , me , brittany , you , j.t . , and a couple other friends if -- colleen : you know , raul , i do n't know if that 's such a great idea . raul : why not ? colleen : billy and mac are so busy getting everything ready for the wedding . you know how it is . someone does something nice for you -- it turns out to be a big pain . maybe we should do something else . raul : okay . colleen : i ... i do n't mean to be such a drag . raul : hey , is something wrong ? listen , colleen , if you need to talk to somebody -- colleen : i wish i could . raul : so what 's stopping you ? colleen : so many things . raul : hey , i ... is it because you 're feeling like you ca n't talk to anybody about this , or you just ca n't talk to me about it ? 'cause i want to help you . colleen : no , raul . i trust you . it 's just you 're not the right person to talk to about this . raul : all right . well , how about billy ? colleen : no . raul : does this have something to do with him ? colleen : look , he hates j.t . enough as it is . raul : ah . so it is about hellstrom . did you guys have a fight ? colleen : it 's a little more complicated than that . raul , if i tell you , you can not say a word about this to billy , not ever . promise me , raul . raul : okay . i promise . colleen : i saw j.t . kissing someone else . raul : someone you know ? colleen : yeah , and so do you . raul : who are you talking about here , colleen ? colleen : brittany 's mom . mrs. hodges . raul : what ? [ scene_break ] frederick : all right , paula . thank you for checking . that 's not your fault . do n't lose any sleep about it . yeah ... i 'll let you know . thanks . john : records check out . frederick : yep , charlotte ramsey 's name is on the birth certificate . paula saw it herself . i 'm relieved ... for selfish reasons . john : you did n't screw up , frederick . no , there 's something else going on here . now is it possible that another charlotte ramsey was passing through town , had her baby here and gave it up for adoption ? frederick : you mean , a girl from another county that maybe did n't want to be noticed by someone that might know her family ? john : yes , but the charlotte ramsey that 's become a big part of jill 's life says she 's from genoa city and she went to school here . frederick : and you said that you thought your friend recognized charlotte when you brought them together . john : i would swear to it . frederick : well , you ca n't ignore the evidence , john . what are you gon na do ? john : i 've no choice . i 'm gon na confront charlotte . frederick : not with jill there , i hope . you could be wrong . john : i know . no , i have to get to jill 's office before she does . frederick : you want me there ? john : no . no , thank you , frederick . no , i 'm going to have to handle this on my own . i have to do a little bluffing . [ scene_break ] victor : did you come here hoping to enlist my support ? sharon : no . no , the real reason i came was to apologize . victor : apologize to me ? sharon : for implicating you in the trauma of my life . that letter that i wrote to my mother ... telling her the same lies that you told nicholas -- that the kiss he saw was all on your initiative , which just was n't true . victor : i 'm sure you had some reason . sharon : well , sure , i could rationalize , but the truth is it was self- serving . victor : you 've done a lot of soul - searching , have n't you ? sharon : that 's about all i 've done while i was away . and i realized that the mistakes i 've made will cost me dearly . perhaps for the rest of my life . victor : you 've placed a very , very heavy burden on the lives of your children . sharon : i would do anything if i could change that . victor : you ca n't . what 's done is done . i 'm very glad you 've come home , though . sharon : i wish you were n't the only one who felt that way . it 's wonderful to see you . it 's really , really good for me to talk to someone who is n't totally condemning me . victor : i doubt s there 's anything i could say that you have n't said to yourself . sharon : well , when my life was the perfect storm , you were the one constant . you always offered me support and comfort and hope . victor : i do n't know if i can do that now , sharon . sharon : no , i know . i 'm a survivor , and , um , i 'm gon na be all right . please , you know , do n't get caught between nicholas and me . victor : that 's not gon na happen . because i 've done some soul - searching myself . and i 've come to the conclusion that meddling in other people 's business and trying to live their lives for them unfortunately causes irreparable damage . sharon : things are no better between you and nick ? victor : no . sharon : does he know the truth ... about the kiss ? victor : yeah , but he 's still very angry with me . sharon : you know , this is all my fault . it 's all my fault . is there anything that i can do ? victor : you just concentrate on your life . sharon : thanks for seeing me . i know that , uh ... the rest of the family probably wishes i would crawl under a rock and not come back , but ... victor : i just hope that you and nicholas will work things out , if for no other reason , than for the sake of the children . because i know they still love you . sharon : i wish that , too . i wish that so much , but , you know , nick wo n't agree , so ... victor : just be patient . sharon : patient . i am . i mean , i 'm trying . ( intercom buzzes ) victor : yeah ? well , they 're there now ? all right , then i 'll be right there . i 'll be right back . if you want to hang around , please do , okay ? sharon : thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : get this . dad calls me into his office this morning and offers to start training me . `` mentoring , `` he called it . victoria : training you for what ? nick : to take over newman enterprises . victoria : just you ? when ? nick : i guess whenever he retires . victoria : really ? for real ? nick : that 's what he said . victoria : wow . nick : look , i know what you 're thinking- victoria : no , i mean ... it was n't that long ago that he was grooming both of us to take over as a team . nick : i pointed that out to him . victoria : and what did he say ? nick : he said that he would deal with you . victoria : oh . well , that 's nice of him . nick : look , dad has always felt that he 's had the right to change his mind whenever the mood suits him . forget how it affects everyone else . victoria : yeah , but , nicholas , that he would just cut me out -- i mean , that 's a little harsh , is n't it ? nick : it was n't that long ago that he flat out refused to give me a seat on the board . and now i 'm his fair - haired boy . some opportunity , huh ? victoria : yeah , um ... well , i guess if that 's what dad wants , then there 's really nothing i can do about it , right ? nick : sis , relax , okay ? it 's all yours . victoria : what ? nick : i 'm serious . i do n't want it . i turned him down . so i got ta go check on some things and go home and see cassie . i 'll see you later . [ scene_break ] jack : sweetheart , i really think you are overreacting here . we did n't just fall off the turnip truck . we know what -- brad : obviously victor thinks we did or he would n't have sent your wife . phyllis : oh , you know , brad ? i 'm starting to resent your accusations . i 'm not victor 's mouthpiece . i told you that . i do n't need to say it twice . brad : all i know is he 'll hear everything you have to say -- phyllis : you do n't know anything . you 're speculating . you 're buying into your own victor newman paranoia . that 's your prerogative , but you 're also calling me a liar , and i do n't appreciate that one bit . jack : whoa , whoa . slow down . let 's not start a fight here , okay ? honey , this message sounds like it 's coming straight from victor newman . phyllis : ok , you know , i do n't want to talk about this anymore . if this goes down how i think it will , at least i can look back at this and say , `` i tried my best . `` you guys are determined to go down in a ball of flames . this is your father 's company , jack . this is your father 's company . nikki , i do n't know where you 're gon na get another $ 35 million , and , brad , well ... nikki : phyllis , do n't leave ! phyllis , i want to say something to you . please come back . if you tell victor i said this , i 'll deny it . i love him . he 's my husband . but i know how he operates . i believe you . i do n't think he sent you here , 'cause he knew he did n't have to . he knows that you have divided loyalties -- phyllis : oh , please . if you 're gon na start saying -- nikki : calm down ! i have divided loyalties , too . that 's why i 've had to learn how to compartmentalize . now let 's look at this . victor calls you into his office to say that he 's going to bury jabot . why do you think he did that ? do you think he routinely has little one - on - one chats with his employees discussing his tactics ? no , he does n't . but , in your case , he knew that you were gon na come racing over to us to warn us that the big , bad wolf is on his way to blow our house down . phyllis , morale is everything , especially when you 're dealing with a company that 's going through uneasy times as we at jabot most definitely are . anything victor can do to undermine our faith in ourselves , he will do it . to him , it 's just good business practice . do you get this ? phyllis : yes , i get it . but if what victor said is n't just to mess with your heads , if he is determined to take you down -- nikki : phyllis . brad : no , she does n't get it , nikki . phyllis : you know what ? yes , i do get it , actually . jack : phyllis -- phyllis : no , no . listen . listen , i 'm done talking to you . i 've come here to help , and i 'm being treated like a traitor . this conversation is over . jack : phyllis ... ( door slams ) brad : keep an eye on your wife , jacko . nikki : nobody ever said it would be easy . [ scene_break ] j.t . : let 's see , i walked your mom to her room , and , uh ... brittany : did you leave her at the door ? j.t . : no . i walked her inside and asked her if i could get her anything . brittany : i bet that 's when she lost it , when she was alone . j.t . : no , not really . brittany : she did n't hurl anything across the room ? j.t . : no . brittany : not even an ashtray ? j.t . : she was pretty calm , probably still in shock . brittany : i have a feeling you 're not telling me everything . j.t . : why ? brittany : because the woman you 're describing sounds nothing like my mother . j.t . : i do n't need this . all right , i came by to make sure you were okay and apologize . but you keep hitting me up with these weird questions . brittany : i 'm just trying to get a better idea of what happened . j.t . : and i keep telling you , talk to your mom . brittany : i 'm going to , but you were with her . you could shed some light on this for me . j.t . : brittany , for the last time , your mom was , like , totally stressed out ! you were missing ! she just found out that her husband was cheating on her ! her family was falling apart . does n't it make sense that she would n't be acting like herself ? i got ta go . brittany : wait ! j.t . : no , i 'm meeting colleen later . i got ta swing by the boutique and pick up a present that i bought for her . i 'm sorry that i ca n't tell you more . i really am . just talk to your mom , okay ? ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] raul : colleen , did you just say that you saw mrs. hodges kissing -- colleen : kissing j.t . raul : are you sure ? colleen : i know it sounds insane , but ... raul : where ? when ? colleen : yesterday at the lodge . i was having dinner with my dad . raul : colleen , maybe you -- you think you saw something that you did n't . colleen : no . i know what i saw . raul : what i mean is , maybe what you saw was , like , a friendly good - bye kiss or something , you know ? colleen : it was n't friendly . it was ... raul : my god . i 'm sorry . colleen , you must ... how are you feeling ? colleen : you want to know how i 'm feeling ? i 'm so angry . you know , it 's one thing that he 's messing around behind my back , but with brittany 's mom ? raul : hey . oh , my god . brittany . she 's on her way to see her mom right now . colleen : raul ... raul : colleen , i 'm sorry . i ca n't talk right now . i 'll talk to you later , okay ? colleen : raul ... [ scene_break ] lauren : so , katherine , i 'm assuming you 're here to see me . kay : yes , lauren . i was hoping we could make lunch plans . lauren : well , good . kay : but now that i see what 's going on -- how in the hell can you be party to this ? my god , it is so abhorrent -- jill : oh , my god . would you knock it off , please ? kay : this woman ... has a mother who loves her , who has raised her , sacrificed herself day after day . lauren : i 'm assuming we 're talking about liz . kay : yes , we 're talking about liz . and after all the years of taking and giving , she has now cast that mother aside , and she 's bestowing all of her wealth and her affections on a common street person . jill : oh , stop it ! kay : oh , this drunk ... this woman ... yeah , drunk . that 's what i 've heard . she 's a drunk . jill has installed her in a suite at the genoa city hotel . probably a suite right next to yours . and now she is dressing her in fenmore 's finest . and probably being fed caviar while she 's swigging down her gin . lauren : all right , katherine -- jill : which one of the 12 steps is this , this one where you tear somebody down that you 've never even met ? where do you get off anyway ? you 're the original booze - hound ! kay : oh , you -- lauren : okay , okay . if you want to make lunch plans , that 's fine . pick a date . i 'll be there . but i really need to finish this appointment with jill . unless , of course , you 'd like to go in the back room and slug it out . jill : no , no . this is good . this is good . 'cause i really want my mother to look good . lauren : come on , katherine . come on . okay . i 'll call you . [ scene_break ] charlotte : hmm . take a letter , miss jones , to my banker . please have $ 10,000 transferred to my personal account . it 's for expenses . and the company will pick up the tab . yours truly ... oh . hello , john . i , uh , i was expecting ... jill . john : she should be here soon , but before she arrives , we have to talk . charlotte : do we ? why ? john : because i do not believe that you 're jill 's birth mother . charlotte : what ? where do you get off with -- john : i 'm sorry . i just think you are a fraud . now make no mistake , i so wish you could prove me wrong , but you 'd better do it quickly . [ scene_break ] sharon : victor , i -- | phyllis tries to warn jack , brad and nikki that victor will win at any cost , but they think that she was sent by victor to rattle them . jill meets with lauren to get new clothes for her birth mother while john meets with her to find out if she is really jill 's mother . colleen confides in raul that she saw jt kissing brittany 's mother . raul runs to find brittany before she has a meeting with her mother . brittany is asking jt why he was at the lodge with her mother and finds out that he went to her room but jt wo n't tell her any more . nick tells vikki that victor wants to train him to take over newman enterprises and that he will take care of vikki . nick tells her she can have it and vikki looks blown away . sharon goes to pay a visit to victor who tells her he learned the hard way not to meddle in his children 's affairs . he leaves for a moment and she sits in his chair holding a family photo as nikki walks in . |
michael : good boy ! lauren : oh , yeah . michael : oh , you better clean that mess up . lauren : always . michael : yes , she is . look at his face ! aw . good boy . phyllis : hey ! you want some coffee ? it 's hazelnut . it 's nick 's favorite . michael : yummy . lauren : we should be waiting on you , not the other way around . phyllis : no , i wan na keep busy . michael : maybe you should take a breather . phyllis : mnh - mnh . nope , i wan na spend time with my daughter . i do n't know how many good days i 'll have until , you know , i 'm carted off -- lauren : you 're not going to jail , phyllis . here , switch . michael : i 'm sure i could 've had bardwell drop the extortion charge if it had n't been such a high profile case . phyllis : good , good . next time i decide to blackmail somebody , i 'm gon na make sure it 's a nobody . michael : hold it ! hold it ! i do n't ever wan na hear you say that out loud again . phyllis : deny , deny , deny . that 's right . that 's -- that 's -- that 's what i do now . phyllis newman -- deny . lauren : okay , the good news is ... you still have your sense of humor . phyllis : yeah , i do . i got ta pull myself together here . lauren : i think you should take it easy on yourself . phyllis : i do n't have time to take it easy on myself . i need to , uh ... prepare for my day . i have to prepare to go in front of the grand jury , and then i have to plan my husband 's memorial service with nikki . that 's gon na be great fun -- collaborating with a woman who wants me locked up . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor , we have to pick the music for the service . do you have anything in mind ? victor : i 'm sure you 'll find something appropriate . nikki : i assume that you wan na speak . um ... do you have any preference for who else should speak ? victor : i 'd leave that up to you , sweetheart . nikki : all right , victoria and i will handle it . [ scene_break ] victoria : i miss him . i miss my brother so much , j.t . j.t . : yeah . well , it might do you some good to get out of the house for a little while and get some fresh air . victoria : what i need is my brother . j.t . : i think you need to be around some people . victoria : brad 's here . j.t . : people you like . victoria : well , i 'm gon na go over to my parent 's place a little later . j.t . : all right , well , i 'll be around if you need me later , okay ? victoria : thanks . you know what i think -- think about , j.t . ? j.t . : what ? victoria : you 're gon na think this sounds completely selfish . j.t . : tell me . victoria : i 'm so mad that nick is not here . he was the one person that i could go to if i was depressed or sad or ... if ... something terrible happened . and now ... now , when i need him the most , he 's gone . [ scene_break ] daniel : making your famous chocolate chip cookies ? lily : i would n't call them famous . any dummy could do it . daniel : well , my mom 's gon na appreciate it . lily : yeah , i just feel so bad for her . it 's , like , first the wedding arrest and now nick ... daniel : hey ... did , uh , she seem okay to you when you were over there ? lily : well , i could tell she was trying to hold it all in . daniel : i 'm glad michael was there . sometimes i feel like i do n't have the right thing to say . lily : yeah , well , her husband 's gone . there 's not much you can say . daniel : you thinking about your mom ? lily : it 's just not fair . it 's , like ... why do all these good people have to die ? daniel : i do n't know . it does n't make any sense . come here . you okay ? lily : yeah , i 'm fine . daniel : lily , i - i did n't -- lily : hey , can you get the , um , wooden mixing spoon out of the utensil drawer , please ? daniel : guess you 're not ready to forgive me yet . daniel : you know , i wish you 'd believe me . it 's not gon na happen again . i 'm not gon na e - mail another woman and i 've stopped looking at porn . lily : wow , i feel like i 've heard that one before . daniel : lily , come on , you know how much i love you . and none of that had anything to do with you and me . lily : daniel , you would n't have to do any of that if you really loved me . daniel : are you gon na be angry at me forever ? lily : you know what ? just drop it , please . daniel : okay , you know what ? i get it . i messed up and you need some time . and take as much time as you want , because i love you and as long as it takes for you to be okay with me again , i 'm gon na be right here , waiting . lily : there 's a bag of chocolate chips in the top right cupboard . daniel : coming right up . [ scene_break ] brad : i hope chamomile is all right . we were out of peppermint . victoria : yeah , that 's ... that 's fine . brad : i do n't mind running out and getting it for you if you prefer . victoria : it 's not important , brad , all right ? it 's not important what i eat or drink or my job or what happens tomorrow or the next day or the day after that . it does n't matter . i just ... it all seems so pointless right now . brad : i wish there was something i could do for you . victoria : well , you ca n't . brad : maybe i should call your doctor . if you do n't want a sedative , maybe an anti - depressant . victoria : no ! no , i do n't -- i do n't want drugs . i have a right to feel depressed , all right ? brad : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to ... victoria : i 'm sorry , all right ? i 'm sorry i yelled at you . it 's just ... brad : it 's okay . it 's all right . let it out . that 's what i 'm here for . victoria : i ca n't . brad : victoria ... you turned to j.t . for comfort . you should turn to me , too . victoria : i wish i could . ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : hello ? well , can you -- can you get neil winters to handle it , please ? he is ? well , did you try his cell phone ? all right , well , then it 's just gon na have to wait . uh - huh , i know . i realize that there 's a deadline , but it ca n't be helped . brad : what was that about ? victoria : the contract for those new factories . the wording 's off and , um ... legal 's working on it , but they need my input . brad : why do n't you head over to your parents ? i 'll take care of that for you . [ scene_break ] michael : yeah , thank you . bye . lauren : is summer still asleep ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm gon na have to wake her soon . i was supposed to be at the ranch ten minutes ago . ugh . oh , boy , that 's gon na be a barrel of monkeys . i could n't have asked for a better way to spend my last hours than with victoria and nikki . wow . how many last requests do i get ? michael : phyllis , you 're not on death row . phyllis : i might as well be . lauren : why do n't you just leave summer here with us ? michael : yeah . phyllis : yeah ? you do n't mind ? lauren : no , not at all . phyllis : oh , great . summer : ( cries ) phyllis : oh ! lauren : i 'll go . it 's okay . i got her . phyllis : yeah ? michael : did the newmans have any ideas for nick 's service ? phyllis : no . i 'm gon na pass out rabbit 's feet . i definitely need a purse full of them when i , um , meet the grand jury . michael : no , no , no , no , not so many . with brad 's waffling , the d.a . 's gon na have a heck of a time proving his case . phyllis : let 's hope so . michael : you know , i still wonder why he suddenly changed his story . phyllis : oh , you wan na know ? i 'll tell you . because brad has -- michael : and i still do n't want to know . but bardwell 's sharp . he knows if he puts carlton on the stand , i 'll make him look like a blathering idiot . phyllis : i hope it 's that easy . michael : my point being , brad carlton is damaged goods . phyllis : not damaged enough , if you ask me . [ scene_break ] victor : hey , neil . neil : victor . victor : this is a book shelf , believe it or not . neil : yeah . i can see that . you 're almost finished , huh ? victor : well , there 's a lot more to it . neil : so you 've been working on it a long time ? victor : yeah , remember when i was sick and i could n't leave the house . and they asked me to ... not drive , so i started doing this . neil : yeah , i imagine it 's a great way to relieve stress . that is , if you can figure out what all those pieces are . victor : you know , nick was always so good at this . he insisted on helping me . so we spent a lot of time working side by side . neil : yeah , victor , i know . i keep planning to do more of that sort of thing with my son . i just never seem to find the time . victor : oh , neil , let me give you a piece of advice . you better find the time . because one day when you least expect it ... it 's all gone . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) michael : michael baldwin . kay : michael , katherine . i 'm at the athletic club . uh , i need to see you right away . michael : uh , that 'll have to wait , katherine . lauren and i are with phyllis right now . phyllis : hey , michael , go ahead . go ahead . michael : hold on . are you sure ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , lauren is here . i 'm fine . i 'm fine . michael : can you tell me what this is about ? kay : no , not over the phone , i ca n't . i assure you , this can not wait . i need to see you right away . michael : on my way . [ scene_break ] lily : what are you doing ? daniel : i 'm gon na sleep on the couch . lily : why ? daniel : because i do n't want you to be uncomfortable . lily : daniel , take that stuff back upstairs . daniel : are you sure ? lily : yes . i do n't want devon to know that we 've been fighting . it 's bad enough all our friends know , let alone , the whole world . [ scene_break ] brad : no , the contracts run until fiscal 2010 with options on three additional years beginning march 1st of that year . that 's right . well , any further details are going to have to wait till next week . i 'm sure you can understand . thank you . woman : sorry to bother you , mr. carlton . brad : yes ? woman : nicholas wanted these sales projections for cromwell software before he ... brad : of course . uh , just put 'em down . i 'll take care of it , thanks . woman : if you 'd rather i 'd call your wife or one of the newmans ... brad : absolutely not . they 're going through enough right now . woman : yes , sir . brad : you know what ? um ... for the time being , i want all of nick and victoria 's work to come through me . thank you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i 'm here . nikki : you 're late . victoria : mom , have you and dad discussed a song yet ? nikki : he 's too preoccupied right now . i just told him we would take care of it . victoria : all right , that 's probably best . phyllis : how is victor doing ? nikki : you know , i was thinking about this ballad i used to play on the piano when he was little . he just loved it . victoria : yeah , that would be perfect . phyllis : um , do you all wan na talk about where we should have the service ? nikki : it 'll be at our church , of course . phyllis : yeah , yeah , that 's good . victoria : you know , phyllis , if you have a suggestion for the location of the reception ... phyllis : oh , actually , yeah , i do . there was , um , there 's this great cowboy bar in los alamos that -- that nick and i love . um , but i guess it 's too far to ask people to travel . nikki : the reception will be here at the ranch . that 's already been decided . phyllis : okay . well , i guess you did n't need my help after all . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . kay : oh . thank you for coming , michael . michael : your timing leaves something to be desired . kay : well , it 's a tragedy , what happened to nicholas . his mother is my dearest friend , but i promise you , this could not wait . michael : well , i hardly think that nicholas ' wife would agree , but , uh , go ahead . kay : as i 've said many times , my heart goes out to the woman . michael : and i 'd like to get back to her , so tell me whatever it is you could n't tell me over the phone . kay : i 'm buying back jabot cosmetics . michael : thank you . i was n't aware that ji min wanted to sell jabot . kay : ji min does n't own it . michael : i do n't understand , katherine . kay : it was all a subterfuge . he was a front for jack abbott . michael : are you sure about this ? kay : of course i 'm sure about it . he came to me and told me everything . michael : well , i do n't know what to say . i 'm shocked . kay : well , believe me , so am i . along with a few other feelings . michael : after all this time , why tell you now ? kay : oh , i think he was afraid if the public found out , it would be the kiss of death for his senate campaign . michael : makes sense . kay : and i really do n't care what his reasons are . he was aware of the legal repercussions . i gave him a lowball offer -- so low it was embarrassing -- and he accepted it . he had no choice . michael : how many people know about this ? kay : other than you and me ? no one . michael : let 's keep it that way . [ scene_break ] victor : this is not working . damn it . neil : what 's wrong ? victor : i must have the wrong side , i think . here we go . i get so damn frustrated . neil : well , victor , you 're under a lot of stress , you know ? grief has a way of throwing everything you do and say out of whack . victor : ( exhales ) if anyone knows , you do , do n't you ? let 's see here ... [ scene_break ] nikki : i thought maybe we could have a big picture of nicholas up on the altar near where the priest will be ? victoria : or we could , um , we could do , like , a collage and everyone can pull pictures from their scrapbooks ? nikki : oh , my god , i have thousands of pictures of the two of you upstairs . there 's this one where he 's about 7 years old and he 's ... sitting on your father 's horse in this great big saddle . he just looked so tiny . victoria : and his high school graduation picture -- use that . nikki : oh . victoria : he was the best looking guy in his class . nikki : so handsome . phyllis , do you have any suggestions ? phyllis : um ... let me see , uh ... there 's this one picture i love , and it was at the costume party , when he was dressed as a woman . he 's wearing his dress and his hairy legs are showing and -- and he 's trying to stand on his high heels . it 's hilarious . victoria : i really -- i do n't think that would be appropriate , phyllis . phyllis : yeah , well , you know , i just -- i - i thought it was really funny . nikki : i 'm sorry , i do n't see the humor in that . phyllis : nick would have . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) j.t . : you again ? j.t . : if you 're looking for victoria , she 's not here . brad : i 'm looking for you . j.t . : well , what can i do for ya ? brad : stay away from my wife . j.t . : that 's not gon na happen . she and i are friends . brad : victoria has enough to cope with right now without you complicating matters . j.t . : are you talking about the phone call ? because i did n't call her . she called me . brad : it does n't matter . i 'm asking you nicely . back off . j.t . : man , i do n't know how you treat your friends , but i do n't abandon mine when they reach out for help . brad : let me put it this way . i did n't like you when you were dating colleen . i do n't like you now . j.t . : you made that really clear . brad : first you put your hooks in my daughter -- j.t . : oh , you must -- you must feel so much better about her boyfriend now . adrian korbel is so much more age appropriate , do n't you think ? brad : this is about you and victoria . you put a hand on her again and you 'll regret it . j.t . : are you talking ... you two were n't even together when we were -- brad : yeah , we were taking a break and you took full advantage of that , did n't you ? j.t . : whatever you got ta believe . but you got past it , right ? brad : j.t . , you two are n't going to be best friends , so why do n't you let it go and back off . j.t . : what is your problem ? you know , she just lost her baby . brad : that 's our baby . j.t . : and now her brother . she 's grieving . she could use all the help she can get . brad : not from you . stay away from my wife . [ scene_break ] phyllis : maybe we could use the priest who spoke at cassie 's service . i know nick would like that . victoria : yeah . if he 's available . phyllis : yeah . or we could use the justice of the peace who married us in los alamos . nick would definitely like that . nikki : no . no . nicholas would not have wanted that . phyllis : you think ? you were n't even there . it was one of the happiest days of his life . victoria : and he told you that ? phyllis : yes , he did . victoria : i think that it should be limited to specific friends and family only . we do n't want it turning into a charade . nikki : i agree . the priest i have in mind for the eulogy has known nicholas since he was born . phyllis : great . fine . do what you wan na do . it does n't matter to me . [ scene_break ] daniel : oh , yeah ! lily : hey , no , no , no , stop ! daniel : what ? why not ? lily : the first batch is for the newmans . daniel : lily , it 's not like they 're gon na count them . lily : daniel , they 're too hot . do n't touch 'em . daniel : well , this is just fantastic . first it 's no sex , now it 's no cookies . and what 's next ? no air ? lily : um , maybe you should have some broccoli . daniel : broccoli ? broccoli -- a perfect alternative . hungry ? have broccoli . thirsty ? drink water . do i sound like a p.s.a . for healthy america , because i feel like one . lily : oh , my gosh , shut up ! shut up . daniel : i will if you give me a cookie . lily : what are you , 5 ? daniel : maybe . you have batter on your face . lily : where ? daniel : right there . lily : right here ? daniel : a little to the left . lily : where ? daniel : down a little . lily : daniel , just get it . daniel : i 'm just kidding . there 's nothing there . lily : oh , my gosh . hey , what was that thing that you said the other day ? daniel : i do n't know . about what ? lily : chocolate . daniel : oh , that it 's an aphrodisiac ? lily : well ... maybe ... we should test it out . [ scene_break ] kay : i did n't know you would feel so strongly about this , michael . michael : look , jack got himself into this . why bail him out after he deceived you ? kay : i am not doing this for jack . michael : even so ... kay : i am getting jabot at a phenomenal price . michael : as your attorney , i should warn you . if it gets out what jack has done , people might think that you were in on it . you could be liable . kay : it is not going to get out . michael : well , how can you be so sure ? kay : because i am buying the company from ji min , not jack . as far as everyone is concerned , ji min is the owner . now , should jack 's duplicity ever surface , i will simply be perceived as the injured party . michael : you were so anxious to sell jabot . why would you even want it back ? kay : that was ... when it was all about the tainted cream scandal . nobody -- nobody would trust jabot products . it 's a different case now . michael : all right , all right , all right . just at least -- thank you -- at least think about it some more . you could be making a big mistake here . kay : there 's nothing to think about . nothing -- nothing to think about . i have to admit , it 's partly an emotional decision . michael : oh , please do n't tell me you believe you owe jack anything . kay : not jack . his father . you listen to me . john abbott was one of my dearest friends and jabot is his legacy and i am very , very protective of that , michael . michael : obviously , you 've made up your mind . kay : yes , i have . i 'd like you to draw up the paperwork . michael : oh , sure , whatever you want . i just hope you 're able to live with this . [ scene_break ] nikki : i think we should go with all roses . phyllis : yeah , i - i think that nick would prefer hydrangeas . victoria : you know , nick really loved the irises in the garden when we were growing up . he really loved those . brad : excuse me . victoria , you have a minute ? nikki : no , it should be all white roses . phyllis : i really think that we should go with something more colorful . nick was like that . he would like something more upbeat and happy . victoria : it 's not appropriate , phyllis . phyllis : it 's -- yeah , i guess that 's my running theme , is n't it ? brad : listen , everything is covered at work . victoria : not now , brad , okay ? we 're -- we 're busy . phyllis : listen , do n't -- do n't we wan na do something that nick would like ? nikki : you 're not the only one who thinks you know what he would like . brad : that legal situation at work is taken care of . victoria : i said , we 're busy , brad , all right ? we 're in the middle of this . we wan na make nick 's memorial service perfect . nikki : we 're his family . we know . phyllis : so am i. i think i know that he would like hydrangeas -- something colorful . nikki : traditionally , white roses is appropriate . phyllis : okay , great . uh - huh . [ scene_break ] daniel : you look good in my clothes . we should do this more often . lily : ha ha . nice try . daniel : no , seriously , you 're hot . lily : hey , maybe i 'll start the old shirt dress trend . daniel : i do n't know about that . it kinda shows a little too much leg . i do n't think we could let you leave the house like that . lily : what , this much leg ? daniel : okay , wow ! see , yeah , and there 's that factor . no , this is strictly house attire . lily : i do n't know , i 'm kinda getting into it . it would look really cute with a pair of earrings i just made . daniel : oh , me and these crazy ideas i put in your head . lily : hey ... i thought you liked my crazy ideas . daniel : i love them . save those for later . i 'm gon na run and take a shower . you wan na join me ? lily : no , i 'll pass . i have to check on the cookies . daniel : okay . i 'll be right back . just , uh , remind me i 've got ta e - mail my professor and check on an extension . lily : all right , let 's see what you 've been up to , studguy . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . oh , hey . lauren : hey . um , how 'd it go at the newman 's ? phyllis : oh , the newman 's was great . yeah , that was -- that was great . lauren : you mean , no fits , no fights , no feuds and no egos ? phyllis : no , none of that . none of that . you know , victoria and nikki -- they were , um , outspoken and territorial . lauren : you were n't really surprised by that , were you ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . definitely not . i mean , they 've known him all their lives and i 'm just kind of a last minute addition . lauren : do you want something to eat ? to drink ? or ... phyllis : no . no . no . do n't -- hey , you know , you have fen and ... you go ahead and go home , okay ? lauren : no , i do n't mind keeping you company . phyllis : no , really , really , i - i ... i would like to be alone . lauren : oh . okay . are you sure ? phyllis : mm - hmm . thank you for everything . lauren : now you 're gon na call me if you need anything , right ? phyllis : absolutely . lauren : okay . phyllis : i am positive . lauren : okay . phyllis : thank you so much . lauren : you know i 'm here . phyllis : i know you are . okay . lauren : can you get my diaper bag ? oh , great , thanks . phyllis : yeah , got it . phyllis : here you go . lauren : thanks , sweetie . phyllis : yeah . thank you . phyllis : ( sighs ) i miss you . i miss you . you 're supposed to keep me sane around all these freaks . oh , my god , what am i gon na do without you ? stop it . you would n't want me to do this . all right ... all right , you know , they 're setting up this memorial for you , nick -- nikki and victoria . and i got ta be honest with you , it 's horrible . you would hate it . you 'd hate everything they 're doing . you know , i tried to speak up , but ... all these people are gon na arrive and ... they 're gon na be crying . they 're gon na say sweet things about you and they should . but everyone will be crying . and if you were there , you would tell 'em to lighten up . and if they did n't lighten up , you 'd make a joke and everybody would fall apart . phyllis : i have one for you . a couple walks into a bar and the bartender says , `` hey , what 'll you have ? `` and they say , `` each other , until death do us part . `` that 's the joke i have for you . [ scene_break ] daniel : ( humming ) daniel : what 's that smell ? lily : the cookies ! oh , gosh ! daniel : good job , baby . lily : dangit ! they are completely burnt ! daniel : so what ? keep 'em . lily : god , i am so stupid ! i have to start all over again from scratch . daniel : baby , it 's just cookies . i 'll still eat 'em . lily : yeah , you 'll eat anything . daniel : anything you make . lily : what ? daniel : did n't you stay down here to make sure that the cookies did n't burn ? what were you doing ? lily : oh , i was catching up on my hollywood gossip . daniel : right . intriguing . no wonder why you did n't smell 'em . you know , another couple minutes and the fire alarm would 've been going off . lily : well , it 's your fault . you got me distracted in the first place . daniel : i might just have to distract you again ... very soon . lily : mmm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : kay , let me -- let me get this for you . that 's so sweet . kay : esther made enough of this casserole to last you for a week . phyllis : oh , great . thank her for me . kay : i will . and this is a little something that i bought for , um , summer . phyllis : oh , that 's sweet . thank you . kay : well , i bought it several weeks ago and , um ... phyllis : here , come sit down . kay : i was gon na bring it by , but i just never got around to it . phyllis : i appreciate it . kay : uh - huh . phyllis : let 's see ... oh , my gosh , look at this ! kay : now if it does n't fit , you can take it back . the receipt 's in the bag . phyllis : oh , no , this is great . kay : it is cute , is n't it ? phyllis : it 's so adorable . blue is nick 's favorite color . kay : oh , i 'm sorry , i ... i did n't -- phyllis : no , no , do n't worry about it . everything reminds me of nick . it 's gorgeous . kay : i really wish i could do or say something that would , you know , ease your pain . phyllis : nick and i -- we had a lot of happiness . we had a lot of happiness . i mean , more than -- more than most couples have in their entire marriage . kay : mm - hmm . phyllis : right , i mean , we know about that . kay : yes . phyllis : so , i - i should feel better about that , right ? kay : mm - hmm . phyllis : that 's a good thing . kay : uh , yes , well , it does n't , um , it does n't really help , does it ? feeling that way ? and that 's all right , phyllis . that 's all right . you have every reason in the world to be miserable . i mean ... what happened to nicholas was a ... it was a tragedy . phyllis : he did n't wan na get on the plane . kay : no ? phyllis : no , kay . he did n't wan na get on the plane . he wanted to stay here . he wanted to support me . and he did n't wan na get on that plane and i told him it was okay . i told him to go . if i would 've made him stay , if i would 've made him stay here � kay : phyllis -- phyllis -- phyllis : if i would 've stopped him from getting on that plane -- kay : phyllis , listen to me . you can not do this to yourself . this , `` if i only did this , `` `` if i only did that . `` you had no control whatsoever over that situation . phyllis : i am just numb and i 'm shocked and i keep on thinking that this is n't real , that he 's just gon na come to the door . he 's gon na walk in the door . kay : phyllis -- phyllis ... if you need someone to talk to , i 'm right here . phyllis : thank you . oh , thank you . kay : well , i , um , think i 'll -- what in the world is -- what 's this ? phyllis : oh , those -- kay : bugs ? phyllis : yeah , this is a cute story . kay : yeah ? phyllis : um , noah caught these fireflies . oh , no . kay : what ? phyllis : oh , no . kay : what 's the matter ? phyllis : oh , no , no , no , no . kay : phyllis , what 's the matter ? phyllis : they 're dead . they 're dead . he asked me -- he asked me to watch ... he asked me to watch the fireflies and -- and to let them out and -- and i was so preoccupied with what i was doing -- kay : phyllis , phyllis , listen to me , it 's all right . phyllis : no . kay : listen to me , he will understand . phyllis : no , he wo n't ! he wo n't understand . he will not understand . how could i do this to noah ? how am i gon na tell noah that these bugs are dead ? how am i gon na tell him this ? oh , no ! oh , no , no , no , no . [ scene_break ] lauren : hi . michael : hi . lauren : oh , no . you have that look . do you need to tell me something ? no , really . really , you should tell me now , because i do n't know how much more of the secret stuff i can take . michael : not that . katherine put me in an impossible position today . lauren : which is ? michael : jack abbott told her that he owns jabot cosmetics . lauren : he what ? ! michael : and ... he wants to sell it back to her . lauren : see ? this should be a lesson for you . you ca n't hide a lie forever , because it always comes back to haunt you . michael : this is different . i was protecting gloria . jack was protecting himself . lauren : so have you told victor ? michael : that 's the problem . if i tell victor , i would be violating attorney / client privilege . lauren : and katherine could sue you . michael : or i could be disbarred . but if i do n't tell victor and the sale goes through , jack could slip out of the trap victor has been setting for months . lauren : oh . and the cherry on top is that he 'd blame you . michael : without a doubt . he would realize that i had known about the sale and had kept it to myself . lauren : you 're very good at that . michael : seriously . this is big . i 'm sorry i lied to you . but i really could use your advice . lauren : all right . if you do n't tell victor , what could he do to you ? michael : i do n't know . that 's what i 'm afraid of . [ scene_break ] victor : it 's not gon na win any awards . neil : well , it looks good to me . victor : i wish my boy had seen the whole thing put together . victoria : i think it looks -- it looks good , dad . victor : victoria , my darling , were n't you supposed to contact the legal department about those factory contracts ? brad : uh , you do n't have to worry about that . i handled it . victor : what do you mean , you handled it ? brad : i took care of it . i also took care of the meeting with our tax people . victor : who asked you to do that ? brad : no one . i was just trying to clear your desk for you . victor : you were n't authorized to do that . brad : i 'm just trying to help . i know you obviously all have a great deal on your minds . victor : i know exactly what you 're trying to do . brad : what am i trying to do ? victor : taking over my son 's spot , are n't you ? brad : victor , i would never try to replace nick . victor : well , let me inform you , from now on , you will do exactly as neil winters tells you to do . he 's going to run newman enterprises , along with my daughter . [ next_on ] sharon : your dad 's in heaven , honey , with cassie . noah : but i wan na see him . victor : i do n't know how i 'm gon na bury my son . | phyllis and the newmans plan nick 's memorial service . nikki and victoria are very cold to phyllis and challenge every suggestion she makes . victoria continues to confide in jt instead of brad . brad goes to jt and tells him to stay away from his wife . when brad tries to help out at the office , victor accuses him of trying to take nick 's place . he tells him that neil will be running the company alongside victoria . things are still tense between lily and daniel . they joke around while baking cookies and end up making love . lily still is n't ready to completely trust him . katherine tells michael of jack 's intention to sell jabot to her . michael is torn , he ca n't tell victor about this without violating attorney / client privilege . |
jack : let me know when ashley can have some coffee with me . billy : yeah , i just saw her at abby 's . she 's hurt , mad as hell , but she 's hanging tough . jack : well , that 's encouraging . billy : yeah , and , um , i asked about her stress level and wondered if maybe we should have a shrink on speed dial . jack : i hope you were a little more tactful than that . billy : yeah , i was a little more tactful than that , but she knew what i was getting at . and according to our sister , she 's far less fragile than she has been in , say , the past . jack : well , let 's take her at her word , and keep an eye on her anyway . billy : sounds like a plan . [ scene_break ] harmony : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] tucker : ashley . ashley : the two of you just ca n't keep your hands off of each other , can you ? at least you got your clothes on . i guess i should be grateful for that . tucker : ashley , you do n't understand . harmony : no , no , devon -- ashley : i think i do understand . harmony : devon just left . i - i was crying , and -- and mick was -- he was comforting me . ashley : save it ! harmony : nothing was going on ! ashley : save it . i 'll just get my things . harmony : ashley , i never meant -- tucker : ashley , listen . come here , come here , come here , come here . ( door slams ) tucker : okay . please , just let me explain . ( sighs ) ( drawer slams ) [ scene_break ] kay : victoria . nikki : hey ! hi . victoria : oh , hey . hi . hi . kay : victoria , how 's that precious little baby of yours ? victoria : oh , he 's doing great , thank you . he 's at the sitter right now . um , you know , i try to avoid bringing him here . nikki : since , uh , chelsea 's living upstairs . kay : oh . victoria : yeah , exactly . kay : uh , um , oh , there 's a member of the hospital board that i really must talk to . would you excuse me ? victoria : yeah . it was good seeing you . kay : um , likewise . victoria : okay . kay : give my love to billy . victoria : i will . kay : i 'll call you later , okay ? nikki : yeah , okay . victoria : okay , bye . nikki : so how did the rest of your visit with your father go ? victoria : well , he behaved himself . nikki : that 's progress . victoria : mom , do you realize that today is the first day that dad 's ever held the baby ? nikki : ( gasps ) i wondered if that was the case . well ... i suppose it turned into quite an amazing moment with your father . victoria : yeah , well , he has them from time to time , but i doubt that that 's ever gon na be enough to fix the damage that he 's done . nikki : ( sighs ) man : pardon me . i hope i 'm not intruding , but i was about to mail this and i saw you , so i thought i would save a stamp . victoria : oh , of course . thank you . nikki : what is that ? victoria : ( clears throat ) it 's the latest bill from chelsea 's stay . mm . nikki : well ... victoria : ( sighs ) honestly , i thought that she 'd be gone by now . ( knock on door ) chelsea : ( exhales slowly ) adam : howdy . chelsea : hi . adam : want to grab lunch ? chelsea : i 'm looking for a job . ( sighs ) adam : ah , so you 're starting to regret your decision to turn my father down , huh ? chelsea : yep . it 's not easy to go straight . adam : ( chuckles ) oh , boy . do n't i know it ? [ scene_break ] neil : ( sighs ) hey , sof -- hey , acacia . acacia : ( laughs ) oh , hey , mr. winters . neil : hi . i was n't expecting to see you . sofia told me she was working from home today . acacia : well , she called and asked me to come in , said she had to cover something for her boss . neil : oh , all right . moses napping ? acacia : he just went down . neil : well , thanks for helping out . um , you can go now . i 'm just gon na wait for sofia to get home . thanks . [ scene_break ] kay : sofia . sofia : oh . kay : how are you , dear ? for heaven 's sakes , i have n't seen you in a while . sofia : oh , i 'm fine . i was just handling a lunch meeting for tucker . kay : well , i imagine my son , um , needs a little personal time right now . sofia : you know ? kay : yes . tucker filled me in , and , uh ... he 's finding himself in a rather delicate situation . sofia : yeah . kay : at first , i , um , laid all the blame on , uh , harmony , but as neil reminded me , it does take two . sofia : hmm . yes , it does . kay : only the people in a marriage knows what 's going on in it . sofia : ( sighs ) kay : and i do hope , for , uh , tucker 's sake that he and ashley can work things out , because they 're the only ones who can decide if a marriage is worth fighting for . sofia : hmm . kay : nice seeing you , dear . sofia : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) sofia : well , harmony . so how are things going with sarge these days ? ( laughs ) harmony : sarge and i are just friends . but then , you already knew that . sofia : yeah , the whole `` i do n't want to put a ' label ' on our relationship `` thing -- dead giveaway . harmony : listen , you know what ? neil should have never told you that he had feelings for me . sofia : oh , would you prefer to have acted in secret ? harmony : there is nothing between us , sofia . sofia : if that were the truth , you would n't have needed to make up a pretend boyfriend . frankly , i 'm glad it was n't my husband you took to bed . ( chuckles ) but it 's already spreading like wildfire through this town you destroyed one marriage . i do n't think you want to make it two , so let me just keep it real with you , harmony . stay ... away ... from neil . excuse me . [ scene_break ] ashley : you knew i was coming over . you talked me into it . tucker : that 's right . listen , this is not what you think . i know how that sounds , but it 's the truth . now i was expecting you . i was n't expecting devon , and he called harmony over here . ashley : he must be thrilled , huh ? ( sniffles ) i mean , is n't that every kid 's dream , to see their parents get back together ? tucker : th - that 's ridiculous . harmony and i are not getting back together . in fact , devon is disgusted with both of us . whatever progress we made is out the window . ashley : well , you should have thought of that before you jumped in the sack together , right ? tucker : you 're right ! ashley : you know what ? i do n't even care . you two can comfort each other all you want . i 'll come back and get the rest of my things later . tucker : ashley . come on . ( door slams ) tucker : come on ! ( tray clatters ) tucker : ( exhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] jack : she should take tucker back ? what -- how can you even suggest such a thing ? billy : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . because i was that guy . i messed up like tucker did , and where would i be if victoria had n't forgiven me ? jack : your situation was completely different . chelsea slipped you a mickey . you had no idea what you were doing . billy : all right , all i 'm saying is we need to support ashley whatever she decides , even if it 's a decision that we do n't appreciate , okay ? so how are you doing ? how 's the foot ? you feel anything else ? jack : ( exhales sharply ) nope . billy : i 'm sorry . jack : well , it turns out dr. isaacs was right . all the toe - twitching was in my head . sarge : jack . hey , billy . billy : hey . jack : hey . sarge : i was driving by , i saw your car outside , and i - i know we 're meeting up later , but dr. isaacs , uh , told me about what happened after our session . i wanted to talk to you about it . jack : you stopped by to talk about my phantom toe ? something tells me this could have waited . we both know it was nothing . sarge : your words , jack . i did n't say that . [ scene_break ] victoria : anyplace in the world that chelsea wanted to go , i mean , billy and i said that we would pay for her trip . i mean , we were gon na help her get settled in . nikki : that s a very generous offer . victoria : i thought so , and i just figured , you know , she 'd be moseying along by now . and i changed the locks . nikki : that was wise . victoria : ( sighs ) it 's just that ... i do n't know , mom . i mean , after everything that happened with lucy -- nikki : well , you do n't want to be running into the woman every time you turn around . that 's perfectly reasonable . victoria : i 'm calling billy . i 'm gon na let him handle this . [ scene_break ] sarge : so then you have n't had any more sensations ? jack : no , no . what do you think happened ? dr. isaacs thinks it was my imagination . i - i 'm telling you , it felt so real . sarge : well , he could be right , and it was an involuntary reflex , or you could be right , and it was real . jack : oh , man , to have even the slightest bit of hope ... sarge : well , either way , it 's not gon na change what we 're doing . we 're gon na continue to work hard , and if it was n't real this time , maybe next time , it will be . [ scene_break ] billy : wow . ( clears throat ) well , at least she 's not cleaning out the minibar every day . victoria : ( sighs ) it 's not about the money . billy : i know , i know . i 'm sorry . i - i know . victoria : no , okay , i 'm -- i 'm sorry , too , all right ? it 's not your fault . i just -- i just want the woman gone . nikki : maybe she has nowhere else to go . victoria : well , call me cynical ... nikki : i understand . you 're afraid that she 's lingering because of the baby . victoria : i 'm not afraid . i 'm -- i - i 'm just -- billy : okay , all right . enough speculating . let 's go up and talk to chelsea , see what 's keeping her here , okay ? [ scene_break ] adam : a job will turn up . you just got ta keep looking . chelsea : all i know how to do is pour drinks and swindle people . adam : well , `` a drink - pouring , swindling con artist . `` yeah , i 'm not sure you 're gon na find many ads for that in the `` chronicle . `` chelsea : ( chuckles ) adam : so you -- look , you -- you learn something else , you figure out what you want to do . what -- what would you want to do ? chelsea : i do n't know . adam : well , i mean , when you were little , what did you want to be when you grew up ? chelsea : not my mother . adam : ( laughs ) well , congratulations . you succeeded . look , you just got ta figure out your hobbies , what you love . you got ta know what you love , and then find a way to make money at it . chelsea : well , wh - what made you get into finance ? adam : actually , when i was a little kid , uh , one of the farmhands taught me how to play chess . we had a little board set up in the barn , and , uh , every day -- joe was his name -- every time he 'd -- he 'd leave for work , go home , he 'd move one of the pieces and , you know , i 'd come home from school , and i 'd just race on into there . i could n't wait to make my move . joe was , uh , that guy was a hell of a player , actually , usually pummeled me . every now and then , we -- there 'd be a draw , but , uh ... yeah , i will never , ever forget that first time i got checkmate . it was unbelievable . chelsea : ( chuckles ) adam : ( laughs ) i - i ran out of that barn , uh , screamin ' , hootin ' , hollerin ' . my mom , she stumbles on out of the kitchen , onto the patio . she thought for sure something was burning down , and the way i was carrying on , and ... yeah . i was 11 years old , and that 's when i knew what i wanted to be . chelsea : wow . adam : i wanted to be someone who , no matter what i did , i would always use strategy . chelsea : hmm . lucky you , to actually figure that out at such a young age . adam : anyway , i - i was drawn to business , you know , the art of the deal , the research , the predicting the market before anyone else does , that kind of thing . you know , after all these years , i still get a kick out of it . chelsea : i envy that . adam : well , why do n't you do something about it ? i mean , you can -- you can do anything you want to do . chelsea : you went to harvard . i did n't finish high school . i dropped out when i was 16 to help run scams with my mother . adam : well , there 's your starting point . okay , you go , you get a g.e.d . , you go to college , go to a trade school . hell , you go to a convent , if you want . i mean , that would be a - a major loss for humanity . chelsea : ( laughing ) adam : but ... i do n't know . i - i - i know your mom is -- she 's done a number on you , as has my father to me . i think it 's about time that we just get out from underneath that , do n't you ? they do n't need to be dictating our future anymore . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) sofia : hey . ( laughs ) neil , wh - what -- what are you doing here ? neil : i let the nanny go home . moses is napping . sofia : well , are you hungry ? i can fix us some lunch . neil : hold on a second . you know , do n't you ? you talked to tucker . [ scene_break ] kay : i , uh , know why you think i 'm here , but , uh , you can relax , tucker . no judgment calls or lectures . i 'm -- i 'm just here if you need me . tucker : well ... ( sighs ) is there anybody in this town who does n't know , uh , what happened ? kay : well , i assume so , but , uh ... ( chuckles ) word does travel rapidly . tucker : ( sighs ) i ca n't stand that i 'm putting ashley through this . kay : well , it 's not going to be easy for either of you . you must know that . does devon know ? tucker : ( sighs ) yeah . he was here earlier . he let his mother and me know exactly what he thinks of us . kay : well , i 've mad some mistakes with him myself . i , uh , can only say i hope you reach him . tucker , do n't let all of your wonderful progress with that boy fall by the wayside . tucker : that might not be up to me . devon has a mind of his own , you know . kay : it 's going to take time , tucker . just do n't give up . tucker : it 's such a mess . i do n't know what to do . ( exhales slowly ) you know , most people my age have already been through something like this with a spouse or with their families it 's completely new to me . kay : are you asking for your mother 's help ? tucker : yeah . [ scene_break ] harmony : we need to talk . ashley : i do n't think so . harmony : listen , i 'm no leaving until you hear what i 've got to say . tucker loves you , ashley . he 's waited his whole life for you . do n't throw away your marriage over a stupid mistake , because that is what it was -- a bad mistake . i mean , it -- it was n't anything that we -- we planned . i - it just happened . ashley : nothing just `` happens , `` harmony . harmony : well , in this case , that 's exactly -- ashley : forgetting to put a stamp on an envelope -- that 's a mistake . you consciously chose to sleep with my husband , and if i live to be 100 years old , i will never forget what assaulted my eyeballs when i walked into my bedroom and caught the two of you . harmony : there is no excuse for what i did . ashley : no , there is n't , and i will not forgive you , so if that 's why you 're here , you 're just wasting your time . harmony : no , i - i 'm here to ask you to forgive your husband . ashley : what happens between me and tucker is none of your business . why did you come back to genoa city , anyway ? did you come back to make amends , to reconnect with your son ? and this is how you do it , huh ? good job , jumping in the sack with a married man . you want to make amends ? you stay the hell away from me . [ scene_break ] kay : i 've been where ashley is -- you know , the wife gutted by another woman , and then i 've been where you are , except , um , my husband never learned that i cheated on him and , uh ... had a child while he was away . i do n't know , there had to be other issues in your marriage before all of this happened , because there usually , uh , there usually are . tucker : yeah , ashley and i were n't in a very good place . kay : well , then , son , um , you need to , uh , work on those other things , too , because they , uh ... they probably led up to your temporarily forgetting your marriage vows . tucker : you know , i told sofia a while back that i was n't sure if i was cut out for marriage . kay : uh ... tucker : but now that ashley 's gone , it 's all i want . i just want to get her back . kay : now were i you , i would just let things simmer down right now , because ashley does not want you in her face , and she needs her space . tucker : ( sighs ) kay : and then you , uh , tell her that you 're willing to , uh , work on whatever problems you were having , and all that aside , you tell her you 're sorry , you tell her that you love her , and that you will never cheat on her ever again . but listen to me well . you can not make her forgive you . [ scene_break ] sofia : yes , i know about tucker and harmony . neil : thank you for being truthful . sofia : you did n't lie to me when i asked you about harmony , so i 'm not gon na lie to you now . neil : when did you find out ? sofia : the night it happened . tucker called me . neil : you did n't say anything . sofia : well , i 'm not gon na betray his confidence or go run to you to tattle on harmony . it 's not my place . [ scene_break ] jack : well , glad you 're -- nikki : hey , you two do n't normally meet here . is everything okay ? jack : uh , yeah , actually , we were just discussing our next session . sarge : speaking of which , i 've got ta run , and i will see you later . jack : and i will be there . nikki : well , um , i am just getting coffee to go . jack : i - if you 're not in a rush , grab a seat . we can catch up . nikki : well , i do n't know if that 's a good idea , jack . what if kyle comes in ? jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chelsea : hi . victoria : hi . i hope we 're not disturbing you . billy : we were hoping that we could have a word , if now 's a good time . adam : time ? yeah , it 's , uh , 1 : 10 . billy : we 'll come back when we can speak in private . chelsea : no , it 's okay . anything you have to say to me , you can say in front of adam . [ scene_break ] sofia : so when did you find out ? neil : um , i found out this morning . harmony told me . sofia : you know , i ran into her , too , this afternoon , before i came home . neil : ( clears throat ) really ? what happened ? sofia : oh , it was n't pleasant ... but do n't worry . harmony walked away in one piece . moses : ( crying ) neil : um , i 'll -- sofia : i 'll get him . [ scene_break ] billy : vicki and i are wondering what your plans were . you know , um , what do you want to do with the rest of your life ? adam : that 's funny , we were just talking about that . billy : yeah , well , we 're happy to pay for your schooling , set you up with a job , put you into a business , whatever you want . chelsea : just as long as it 's really , really far away from here , right ? victoria : listen , you 're a really reasonable person . i 'm sure you can understand why we feel that way . chelsea : thank you for being so nice about it , but i 'm gon na have to pass . there 's really nowhere else that i want to go . besides , your father already offered me more money than i could ever possibly imagine to leave town permanently , and i turned him down , so ... victoria : oh , wait a minute . my father offered you money to leave ? when was that ? chelsea : the first time was when i was in the hospital , and then he did it again just a couple days ago . it was a lot of money , too ... ( chuckles ) $ 10 million , but i turned him down . billy : you must really like it here . chelsea : i like that i 've realized that i ca n't be bribed by victor newman , or anybody else , for that matter . adam : yeah . i mean , even after the novelty wears off , you end up feeling pretty good about yourself . victoria : just , please , put yourself in our place . i mean , we have -- we have a new baby -- chelsea : right , this little boy that i gave birth to . i also remember that you made me a promise when i signed him off to you . you said that i could always be a part of his life . billy : yeah , yeah , i know . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : we did . it 's just -- chelsea : it 's just that you were hoping that i would n't hold you to it . ( sighs ) look maybe when john is older , i 'll want him to know who i am , but for now , no worries . you 're good parents . you 're giving him a great life , and i do n't want to meddle with that , okay ? ( sighs ) and as far as our arrangement goes , our business is done . i 'm not your responsibility anymore . i can pay my own bills from here on out , so ... so go raise your kid . have a great life . i 'll see you around . [ scene_break ] jack : i know we agreed to back away from each other , but we 're connected . we -- we always will be . we got friends in common . we have family . we have history . nikki : yeah , but none of that matters to kyle . jack : well , kyle has tunnel vision where you 're concerned , but that 's my project , and i 'll deal with that . i will help kyle through this . but i 'm not gon na bolt in the opposite direction whenever our paths cross . that 's ridiculous , and it 's unfair , and it 's not how i want to live my life . i know i was supposed to back away from you . what i 'm saying is i ca n't do it . [ scene_break ] victoria : god , i really wish that we had n't been forced to promise chelsea that she could have contact with our son . ( exhales sharply ) billy : you know why i did it . victoria : yes , i know why you did it . she would n't have signed the paperwork otherwise . i know . look , i 'm not blaming you , billy . if that 's what you think , then -- billy : okay , who , whoa , whoa , whoa , that 's not -- that -- let -- whoa . ah , deep breath . ( inhales and exhales deeply ) victoria : ( exhales deeply ) billy : let 's not get this all blown out of proportion . victoria : you 're right . you 're right . i guess it was just wishful thinking that chelsea would want to move on with her life , but she 's here to stay , and there 's absolutely nothing that we can do about it . billy : well , if your father could n't pry her out with his offer , what can i possibly do ? victoria : i know . i mean , can you believe that offer ? billy : yeah , i can believe it . it 's victor . he throws money at all his problems . victoria : i guess so . i mean , maybe he was trying to right a wrong , but $ 10 million tax - free ? that 's a breathtaking amount of money , billy . billy : that 's a lot of money , especially to somebody like chelsea , who struggled her entire life . victoria : yes , and yet , she turned it down , supposedly on principle . billy : think she 's holding out for more ? victoria : i do n't know . i - i do n't know what to think . i mean ... ( sighs ) do you think she could have been influenced by adam ? he 's sort of turned over a new leaf lately . billy : yeah , but you do n't trust him . victoria : it just makes me very , very nervous that he and chelsea have gotten so close . [ scene_break ] chelsea : why are you looking at me like that ? adam : like what ? like i 'm proud of you ? because i am . how 's it feel , huh , not to be beholden to anyone ? chelsea : terrifying . what the hell have i just done ? adam : ( chuckles ) are you -- you 're serious ? chelsea : yeah , i am totally serious ! what am i supposed to do now ? i mean , $ 8 an hour plus tips ca n't really pay for a place like this . adam : well , maybe you do n't have to . chelsea : n - no . ( chuckles ) no way . forget it , adam . i 'm not letting you pay my rent . adam : no , no , no , no , that 's not -- that 's not what i was offering . chelsea : it 's not ? adam : my suite costs the same amount of money as it does if it were just me , or me plus ten . come stay with me . [ scene_break ] harmony : ginger ale , please . man : hey , heard you were back . looking good , baby . harmony : yeah , well , i ai n't feelin ' so good right now . man : i know what you need to feel better . harmony : i do n't do that no more . man : come on over to my table so we can ... catch up . harmony : yeah , all right . man : give you a taste for old times sake . no charge . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ashley : what ? ! ( door bangs on wall ) ( door rattles ) tucker : i packed up the rest of your things . tell me where you want 'em , and i 'll go . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( squeals ) who is your mama , huh ? is it me ? is it me ? ( gasps ) look at that smile . you 've got a good smile . you do ! i think he understands every single word that i am saying to hm . look at him . billy : you 're not really worried about that , are you ? john : ( fussing ) victoria : why ? billy : well , little johnny being confused if chelsea 's still around . john : ( fusses ) victoria : i 'm his mother . john : ( fussing ) victoria : there 's not gon na be any confusion . billy : you 're right . and if -- i 'm saying ifchelsea changes her mind , she 's going to run into a brick wall so high and so wide that she 'll never get past it , and that 's a promise . john : ( fussing ) billy : and as for you , little buddy ... john : ( fussing ) billy : as for you , you 're not going anywhere . nope . well , maybe to college , but we can talk about that in , like , a couple of years ... john : ( crying ) billy : two or three . oh , yeah ! john : ( fusses ) billy : tell me about it . [ scene_break ] chelsea : move in with you ? um ... adam , i do n't know . adam : what 's not to know ? chelsea : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) maybe i 'm crazy for staying in this town altogether . it 's just ... i 've never had a real home or anyone i could count on . adam : and now you have both . chelsea : ( chuckles ) adam : look , i , uh , i come with a hell of a lot of baggage , and you and i are both coming off some really huge stuff . but i 'm just -- just asking you to be roomies , friends . chelsea : i ca n't remember the last real one i had . adam : ha ! well , i am certain you 're the only one that i have in this town . chelsea : ( laughing ) adam : and as for that , um , other little situation we have , the `` friends with benefits , `` whatever you want to call it , i ... it was ... really nice , and i 'm not saying that i do n't want it to ever happen again . it -- we would both have to agree . uh , just ... it 's not a condition of you moving into my suite . there are no strings attached . i would be on the couch . what do you say ? chelsea : i guess i have to start packing . [ scene_break ] tucker : can i take 'em upstairs for you ? ashley : just inside there is fine . tucker : i know i ca n't force you to come back to me , even though that 's what i want more than anything . i 'm truly sorry . i love you . [ scene_break ] sofia : moses drifted back to sleep . neil : sofia , for the record , i was concerned about you and harmony both . sofia : really ? neil : whatever else you might think of her , she is devon 's mother , and what happens to her affects him . you know that . sofia : well , i am your wife , and we have a baby together , and that woman is not worthy of you . i am . for whatever reason , neil winters , you ca n't seem to see what is right in front of you . keep it up , and you are gon na blow it . you are gon na lose the best thing that has ever happened to you . and by the time you realize it , it 's gon na be too late . [ scene_break ] harmony : thanks , but no , thanks . man : you change your mind , you know where to find me . harmony : i wo n't . harmony : ( sighs ) sarge : strong woman , harmony . you did n't give in to temptation . harmony : yeah , well , it was n't easy . sarge : still , no matter what your problems are , you add that crap to it , it 's just gon na make it worse . harmony : uh , you know what ? i think i 'm just gon na take myself to a meeting . there 's one up the street that starts in a few minutes . sarge : well , i do n't have to be back to work for a while . you finish up your soda , i 'll go with you . harmony : what , you do n't trust me ? sarge : it 's always better to walk into these things with someone with a ... friend . harmony : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] jack : ladies , i am getting myself some more coffee . can i get you anything ? nikki : i 'll go . jack : no , no , no , no , no . sarge will kick my butt if i let other people do my work for me . nikki : i admire that man so much . kay : well , he 's very much in love with you . you do realize that . nikki : oh , shh ! katherine , stop that . i told you , jack and i agreed -- kay : oh , rubbish . your heads may agree , but , my dear , what you 're saying or you 're -- or doing or what you 're not saying or you 're not doing , i 'm telling you , nicole , the man is absolutely cra -- the man is crazy about you . [ next_on ] daniel : a lot of people have suffered because of daisy . i 'm just trying to make things right . ricky : unless you start to play nice , i 'm gon na tell the court that you had lucy kidnapped . avery : you have n't said anything to him about the old girlfriend ? paul : not until i have more information which i am going to get today . | jack is upset with himself because he just imagined that his toe moved . tucker tries to explain to ashley that he was only trying to comfort harmony , but she does n't believe him . nikki and katherine meet up with victoria , who gets some bills from chelsea . neil comes home and finds a babysitter with the baby . katherine and sofia have a chat about tucker sleeping with harmony . sofia and harmony have a confrontation over neil . sofia warns harmony to stay away from neil . ashley refuses to believe tucker and packs a suitcase to leave . sarge comes up to join jack and billy and questions jack about his toe . victoria tells billy that she wants chelsea gone . adam and chelsea discuss her finding a job in genoa city . neil confronts sofia about tucker sleeping with harmony . katherine visits tucker and lends him her support . katherine asks tucker if devon knows what went down between him and harmony . harmony visits ashley to explain things , but ashley does n't want to hear anything that harmony has to say . |
kevin : so -- so i can just go ? no one 's gon na try and tase me if i walk out of here ? michael : well , the court looks well upon the fact that you confessed and that you can return some of the stolen goods . kevin : [ sighs ] wow . we are both so grateful , michael . michael : oh , do n't thank me . thank christine for taking the d.a . 's job . she is cutting you one hell of a deal , agreeing to work release . it 's probably better than what i would have offered . you 're a very lucky man . excuse me . chloe : so lucky that you let someone take the fall for you , let someone do that first , awful , terrifying night in jail for you , knowing that she was completely innocent and suffering for your sins . so lucky you . but me -- not so lucky . because you let me spend the night in jail . so work release and payback , yeah , that 's great for the victims and the cops , but what about me ? you know , how do you intend to make all of this up to me ? [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . adam : hello . have a seat . sharon : okay . um , i did n't know that you were gon na be here . i 'm meeting noah . adam : oh . our guy is pretty smart . he knows there 's no one better to talk to . thanks for letting me bend your ear last night . sharon : it was my pleasure , as usual . victor : i guess billy boy 's investment has n't blown up in smoke yet . nikki : now , you 're not gon na be doing that all through lunch . victor : doing what ? nikki : i guess the honeymoon is over . victor : let 's just say we 've reached an impasse on a certain issue . nikki : what a surprise . sharon : [ chuckles ] i will take that under consideration . i 'll see you later . adam : absolutely . nikki : and the gears are turning . victor : i think i found a solution to the new mess . [ scene_break ] chelsea : hi ! hello . yeah . dylan : `` hi . hello . yeah . `` is everything okay ? chelsea : yeah . [ laughs ] yeah . i was just , um -- i was just dropping something off for chloe , some work stuff . but i was rushing 'cause i did n't want to keep you waiting , but here you are . so hi . dylan : you look great . chelsea : oh , thanks . i - i was n't sure what to wear because you did n't say where we 're going on this date . dylan : no , i did not say . just gon na have to trust me . chelsea : hmm . summer . hi . great jacket . summer : oh , right ? it 's from this hot designer . it 's not even on the racks yet . chelsea : well , it 's working for you . see you . courtney : gosh , you do n't have to rub it in how you might model her clothes . or at least could n't you just get me some fancy stuff , too ? summer : okay , we need to focus . tonight has to go perfectly . courtney : it 's gon na be sick how great tonight 's gon na be . summer : yeah , as long as my dad does n't figure it out , then we 're golden . [ scene_break ] avery : hi . nick : hey . avery : hi . i - i did n't mean to barge in . nick : no , you 're -- you 're not . avery : i thought you were gon na come back last night , and i thought we would pick up where we left off before summer showed up . nick : yeah , sorry . i got tied up at the club . avery : yeah , of course . but you did n't return my call either . so i just wanted to come by and make sure things were all right . nick : honestly , they 're not . avery : oh , god . okay . uh , so , we made love , and you 've had time to -- nick : avery , hang on . avery : no , no , no . it makes sense . you know , you , uh -- you wanted to take things slow , and -- and what ? it was our second date , right ? we jump into bed . i mean , it was wonderful , but i understand if it 's -- nick : can i explain ? avery : no , no . listen to me , please . i know it was fast , but ... it felt right to me , being with you again . i know that we ca n't go back and start over completely . we know too much about each other right now . and -- and -- but i - i worry that maybe you know things about me and -- and you ca n't get past them , and so if -- if sleeping together [ sighs ] rushed that , then i just -- nick : can you just stop ? avery : listen , i come in here , and i barge in , and i 'm acting like a lunatic , and i 'm -- nick : do you call this stopping ? avery : no . nick : okay . making love to you was right . you 're so right . there 's some stuff going on in my life right now . and i got to figure it out . that 's why i did n't call you . that 's why i did n't come back to your place . but believe me when i say this has nothing to do with us . avery : [ sighs ] okay . what 's wrong ? [ scene_break ] sharon : so if you 're getting tired of standing behind the bar at your father 's club , you do have other choices . and have you thought about going back into music ? noah : it was great for a while , but ... sharon : okay , well , you know what ? if that 's not giving you what you want , something else will . you just have to be patient . it 'll come . noah : i think i might have something . sharon : really ? that 's great . tell me . noah : not yet . not yet . sharon : okay . but you 're okay , right ? are you seeing people ? are you seeing someone ? noah : [ laughs ] sharon : [ chuckles ] noah : subtle . sharon : i 'm just asking . noah : i 've been on a few dates . nothing big yet . sharon : well , it 'll happen . noah : well , until it 's the right one , someone who puts in as much as i do , i 'm not interested . you know , there 's a big difference between somebody that really cares about you and someone that just takes advantage because you 're around . [ scene_break ] victor : son , i thought it was time that you and i discuss the tension between us . i thought that we were working well together for a while . adam : well , it was delusional to think that this could last , acting like father and son , like equals . victor : you know fathers and sons are n't equals . they 're fathers and sons . adam : that 's a good point . but , uh , within the construct of business , we were equals . and we 've been very effective . victor : i think we can get back there . adam : how are we gon na get back there when all you do is second - guess my decisions ? look , i got the money . i have the funds to take newman private , make it a family company again . but because it 's not -- victor : son , you 're right . you 're right . you 're right . you 're right . i should trust your instincts . therefore i 've decided that i will allow you to bring in that outside source of funding to buy our company back , okay ? adam : you 're serious ? victor : i want us to get along , son . that 's an act of faith on my part . adam : thank you , dad . i can move on this right away . victor : but in return , i expect you to show me an act of faith . [ scene_break ] chelsea : where 's -- oh ! your warehouse . dylan : i hope you do n't think it 's too forward to bring you to my place on our first real date . chelsea : well , considering our last fake date was in my hotel room , i 'd say you 're safe . this is amazing . you actually bought it ? dylan : yeah , i was n't making sketches of some random place . chelsea : well , give me a tour , then . dylan : okay . um ... kitchen is right -- yeah . chelsea : [ chuckles ] dylan : kitchen 's gon na be over here . all this open shelving and a lot of stainless steel . chelsea : yeah , you could put like some vintage industrial stools by the counter . dylan : exactly . i like that . i like that . and the bathroom 's gon na be over here . chelsea : i 'm assuming you 're gon na add a door . a door would be good for the bathroom . dylan : good thinking . i 'm gon na put a door . chelsea : [ chuckles ] and what about this ? what 's this gon na be ? dylan : it 's my bedroom . [ scene_break ] michael : good news . you will not be shoveling road kill for your work release . you 'll be putting your computer skills to use for the greater good . detective chavez has suggested that you work at the gcpd doing whatever computer work they deem necessary . kevin : huh ? i work for the cops ? michael : you have a problem with that ? kevin : no . no . it 's great . it 's fantastic . i 'm grateful not to do time because i was wrong , and i know it , and i 'm sorry . chloe : sorry you got caught ? sorry you stole ? sorry that you let the cops cuff me and print me and lock me in a cell ? sorry that you risked my daughter 's entire future ? sorry that you lied and you lied and you lied again to my face ? ! well , i 'm not so sure that `` i 'm sorry `` is gon na cut it . kevin : chloe . chloe , will you please let me try and make this up to you and explain ? fenmore : hey , d - do n't worry . i have n't been busted again . just came to see you . you know , this seemed like the one place i could make you stand still long enough to talk to me . michael : son ... this is not your problem . fenmore : my mom , my dad , my problem . michael : i know you think the problems between your mother and i all lead back to you . but none of this is your fault . fenmore : how does this happen ? how do people get along and spend all of their time together and then suddenly she 's seeing someone else ? michael : what ? fenmore : summer blew me off for prom . there 's another guy . [ scoffs ] you should see the way she looks at him . she talks about him like she 's in love . [ scene_break ] avery : that 's why you 've been unreachable , because of summer ? nick , you are a great dad , the best . and summer is a good girl . she is . nothing happened with her and kyle . nick : and it ca n't . not ever . avery : okay , i hear you . but did n't you get my message ? i told you i talked her down , and from what i can tell , kyle is n't interested . nick : for now . summer 's 18 , and she 's a model now . kyle is jack 's son . avery : and he 's not interested . so you can stop with all the what - ifs . nick : well , i do n't know if i can . 'cause my past is starting to come back , and i ca n't help but worry about my kid . [ scene_break ] dylan : i thought you might be craving red meat , so i got you roast beef and arugula right there . and i thought you might be a vegetarian , so i got a grilled - veggie panini with cheese and without cheese , in case you were a vegan . chelsea : did the people at the deli look at you like you 're completely crazy ? dylan : uh , not until i bought a bottle of sriracha and jalapeño hot sauce . chelsea : [ chuckles ] wow . you 're gon na do this to the baby , too , are n't you ? buy -- buy six toys just in case the first one does n't do the trick . dylan : i 'm cautious . chelsea : not with your wallet , you 're not . dylan : four . chelsea : what ? dylan : well , i would n't buy him or her six toys , not right off the bat . i 'll go with four . chelsea : four . and what would those four be ? dylan : those four would be a ball , a bear ... a puzzle , and a book . and then , you know , down the line , maybe a doll and a truck . chelsea : which makes six . dylan : yeah , but not all at once . chelsea : [ laughs ] so a truck and a doll . it 's very -- very gender - neutral of you . dylan : [ sighs ] no guns . chelsea : you mentioned the army the first night i cried all over you . dylan : that was ... that was the night my father died . chelsea : you were deployed . you never talk about it . dylan : there 's not much to say . chelsea : you can talk to me if you want . dylan : are you sure you 're up for that ? chelsea : i 'm sure . dylan : the same goes for you . if you ever need to talk ... here i am . [ scene_break ] noah : mine was terrible . i did n't like it at all . i 'm gon na have to get another one to go . sharon : i 'm such a mom . you know , it makes me happy to see you eat . [ chuckles ] and it makes me proud that you believe in love . noah : well , it 's kind of like believing in air and water . you do n't believe in air and water ? sharon : i have been very much in love in my life . those ups and downs , the joy , the disappointment . but i would like to do love right , really connect with someone and let it grow into something special and real . the timing , thou , it 's just not right . noah : it 's so good to see you like this again , mom . it 's nice to know that there 's not gon na be any surprises , that you 're making all the right decisions for the right reasons . nikki : noah . i 'm sorry . i do n't mean to interrupt , but i want to give you a squeeze . mwah ! noah : it 's good to see you , grandma . you look great . nikki : thanks . noah : how 's grandpa ? nikki : well , you 'll have to come over and see for yourself . we 'd love to have you for dinner . noah : i 'm there . okay , with that , i got to go . are you coming ? sharon : no , no . i 'm gon na settle up here . but you go . have fun . bye . noah : thanks , mom . sharon : sure . nikki : bye , sweetheart . sorry . sharon : noah 's right . you do look well . i was sorry to hear about your diagnosis . nikki : well , now , sharon , i 'm not so far gone that i need your pity . and really , when you think about the things that matter , my life is quite wonderful . i have a loving husband , good doctors . i 'm physically and mentally strong . so you save that pity for somebody who does n't have the important things in life , okay ? [ scene_break ] adam : quid pro quo , huh ? you want me to do something for you ? victor : i 'm asking you to demonstrate some respect for me , the family , and the company . adam : let me take a shot in the dark here . so you want me to step down from the company , and then you 'll start running it , all in exchange for me getting the funds to acquire newman and take it private . boggles the mind , dad . victor : just hold on , son . i 'm not asking you to step down . if you want me to approve of your source of funding , you have to do me a favor in return . you 'd cut sharon out of your life . [ scene_break ] sharon : nikki , you 're sober , and i 'm on my medication . so , really , what fun would an argument be ? but just to be clear , if you 're implying that my life is empty , you 're wrong . i 'm very content with my life . and just because i do n't go around rubbing it in people 's faces does n't mean it is n't true . nikki : actually , i was talking about my life . but just like when you married victor and tried to take my place at the ranch , you seem to be confusing the two of us again . that is my life . and your life is -- well , let 's see . no job , living alone , and mercifully , for the first time in your life , you 're single . sharon : it 's true . i was the lady of the manor for a moment . and then i realized the life you have with victor -- i would n't wish that on anyone , not even you . nikki : well , then we 're both happy with the lives we 've chosen . and luckily they 're the lives we both deserve . [ scene_break ] adam : okay , well , i could fire sharon , but she does n't work at newman . i could divorce her , but we 're not married . so eliminating sharon from my life -- it 's not an issue . no problem . so i guess that means we can go forward with the financing , then , right ? victor : son , you do n't quite understand me . sharon is in your life . okay ? it 's a reflection of your mentality ... reflection on your ability to make the right decisions ... regarding yourself and regarding the company . you put her in charge when you were in the hospital . adam : dad , there were safeguards in place . she had no real power . you knew that . the press had a field day with it , but you and the board members knew about it . victor : but , son , she did not know about it . adam : dad , she -- she 's not out to get you , okay . you 're not on her radar . victor : look ... you want to be a respected , integral part of the newman family ? sharon has done nothing but irreparable damage to us . you know that . so you 're either with us or against us . sharon is the latter . if you want me to approve of the outside funding you have to buy back this company , then you make sure that sharon has no longer any access to our family -- none . get rid of her . that clear ? [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm sorry you 're hurting , but i do n't think you and summer were the perfect match . she instigated all that business with jamie . fenmore : but i - i was the guy who kept it going . what about my blame ? you 're gon na come down on summer and not -- michael : you 're both responsible for what happened . and i think there 's someone more appropriate for you to date . fenmore : how about you ? is there someone more appropriate for you than , mom ? is that what we do , just out with the old , in with the new ? michael : i 'm not the one -- fenmore : who moved out ? yeah . yeah , that was you . but do n't worry about it . no . it 's not like any of this affects me , anyway . no problem . michael : son , there are things that your mother and i have to deal with that you ca n't be involved in . and i do n't know how to make this easier for you . fenmore : you ca n't make it easier . no one can . my life is this pit , this hole , and no one can do a damn thing about it . [ scene_break ] summer : okay , everything is gon na fall right into place , and tonight 's gon na be a good night . courtney : so text him . summer : text who ? courtney : fen . if you want tonight to work , you have to go to prom , and he wants to go with you , so say yes . summer : no . okay , fen already freaked out on me for leading him on before . there 's no way i 'm doing that again . courtney : fine . then kiss your plans goodbye . if you do n't want your dad -- summer : you know what ? hi , noah . hi . uh , courtney , say hi to my brother , noah . courtney : hi . noah : do n't even think about it . summer : about what ? noah : whatever it is that you 're planning . you would n't be dumb enough to do that fake - i.d . thing again , would you ? just tell me what you 're up to so i can talk you out of it . [ scene_break ] kevin : chloe , listen to me . look . i panicked , okay ? the idea of being in a jail cell was ... i was n't thinking , and i want to fix this . chloe : you want to steal me another piece of jewelry ? kevin : i am so , so sorry . look , this money thing has been hanging over our heads for -- forever . and you were with me in the beginning . you were into it , and we were paying our bills , and we were doing other stuff , and ... i guess i just wanted to do it again on my own . chloe : as what ? foreplay ? so you can work up the interest to want to have sex with me again ? wow . that 's not insulting at all . it 's not hurtful or -- or hateful or really mean . and ditto for you letting me get arrested for a crime that you committed . kevin : [ sighs ] i was a coward . and i hate myself for that . look at me and tell me what i have to do to make this right . chloe : i do n't know . you know , we could just forget about it and move on , just go about our lives , la - di - da . but what you did -- it will always be there . i will never forget it . and it will just sneak up and beat us up when we least expect it . [ scene_break ] nick : you know how much i missed this ? avery : i promise you i have missed it more . nick : i still ca n't believe what an idiot i was , letting all that garbage get in between us . avery : what 's that , my history with dylan or your divorce from phyllis ? nick : all of it . i mean , you ca n't love if you do n't take the risk . some weird drunk guy taught me that the night of the storm . avery : oh , wow . well , if a snowbound weird drunk guy says it , it must be true . nick : i love you . and i want to be with you . avery : those are the best words i 've heard . nick : do you mean that ? not just the words . knowing that no matter what i 've done , it wo n't change the way you feel about me . avery : i do mean that , with all my heart . look , i do n't know everything you 've done , but i know your soul . if there 's something you want to tell me ... last night , y - you said you wanted to talk about something . is -- is that what 's going on now ? is there something you want to say ? because you can tell me anything . [ scene_break ] kevin : you 're it , chloe . you and delia and this marriage -- this is my life . i 'm not giving up . chloe : give up what ? the need to steal to want to have sex with me and then let me get arrested for it ? that is how much you love me . kevin : i love you so much that you can not even understand . i ca n't explain to you how much i love you . the thought of not being with you makes me feel like i 'm gon na implode . [ sighs ] so if you need some time to cool down , take it . i will back off . but i am going to fix this , whatever it takes . i need you too much to give up on us . [ scene_break ] summer : you are a grumpy old man , noah . you act like you 're the oldest person alive . courtney : well , you do n't seem that old to me . noah : i 'm not too old that i do n't remember what prom night was like , okay ? lots of buildup , lots of drama , everybody blowing things out of proportion . think it 's the biggest night of their lives , and they do something they should n't . summer : okay . geez , old man noah . do you want us to get off your lawn , too ? noah : i 'm just saying , do n't do something you think you can handle but you really ca n't . summer : okay , you 're killing me . noah : fine . i 'm old . but i know what i 'm talking about . i do n't want you guys getting hurt . [ scene_break ] michael : if i could change things for you , if i could magically get you through this , i would do it . but if life is really as awful as you say it is , maybe you should talk to someone about it . fenmore : now i ca n't complain about life without going to a shrink ? michael : listen to me . where you are now , you 're gon na wander off the path , and you 're gon na wander back on . you 're gon na go to college . you 're gon na get jobs . you 're gon na lose jobs . you 're gon na switch friends . you 're gon na love someone who loves you back . but this moment , this awfulness , it 'll end . and there is going to be something and someone new and amazing in your life . fenmore : i do n't want someone else . i want summer . [ scoffs ] then again , why should i even bother ? we would probably just end up like you and mom . [ scene_break ] chelsea : it 's like an all - you - can - eat dessert buffet . dylan : i did n't know if you are a chocolate person or -- chelsea : i like it all , thank you very much . i 'll take this one . i 'll take this one . dylan : wha -- i almost lost a finger on that one . chelsea : well , no one has ever called me `` dainty , `` that 's for sure . no , really . this is ... this is amazing . you thought of everything . dylan : honestly , i was n't sure . i was a little worried now that i know who your ex is . chelsea : do n't hold it against me . dylan : adam 's got money . you know , so if you 're craving lobster and caviar -- chelsea : no , thanks . i mean , all those things are great , but ... fancy dishes with silver domes on top -- it 's pretty , but ... it does n't keep you company . this baby might have things -- it might have a lot of things if you have your way , but ... most importantly , this baby will have someone that loves him or her unconditionally ... with all her heart . dylan : and his heart , too . paper bags instead of silver domes ... are you sure it 's an okay tradeoff ? chelsea : yes . yes . this is dining in style . [ scene_break ] victor : son ... sharon is not the right woman for you . she 's not someone who will help you in the future and be the mother of your children . adam : that supposed to make me feel any better , rubbing salt in the wounds because of what 's going on with chelsea ? i mean , dad , you 're aware , okay , of what i 'm dealing with . the fact that chelsea 's carrying another man 's baby . victor : talking about chelsea , she tried to trap billy abbott with a child . now she 's trapped some other poor slop with a child . thank god it 's not you . adam : do n't talk about chelsea like -- dad , can we just ... let 's just address one romantic misstep of mine at a time . victor : son , let me put it very succinctly . if you want me to trust your judgment ... you 've got to help me inspire my faith in you . you remove sharon from your life . and you get back to me once you 've made that decision , okay ? [ scene_break ] sharon : so , about that suggestion you made earlier , i think i 'm going to want to slip into something more comfortable . adam : now is n't a good time after all , sharon . sharon : why not ? adam : i changed my mind . sharon : but at the restaurant , you said -- adam : yeah , i know . but ... but it 's not gon na happen . sharon : not right now ? adam : not ever . sharon : wait , are you ... is this over ? adam : had to end sometime . sharon : this is it , right now , right after you just whispered in my ear at the restaurant that you -- adam : i know what i said , sharon . i know . but is this the kind of relationship that you really want , really ? sharon : what , are you trying to protect me ? because i can protect myself . adam : what do you want me to say , sharon ? you want me to say i 'm not interested anymore ? okay . i 'm not interested anymore . sharon : this is just like the wedding in prison ... when you proposed to me just so you could reject me at the last minute . i was your last friend , adam . i stood by you . you stood by me . why ? why , if this was the plan ? adam : it was ... there was no plan , sharon . it just has to end . it 's just over . sharon : to think about all the times that i defended you ... to my son , to his father , to your father . and i was wrong . you really are the bastard that everyone says you are . [ voice breaking ] and i 'm the fool they say i am . [ door slams ] [ scene_break ] nick : you know what ? there is something that i want to tell you . but i got to deal with an issue first . do you mind ? avery : no , you take all the time you need . i 'm not going anywhere . nick : nowhere ? avery : nowhere . [ scene_break ] summer : noah just had to walk in exactly when i 'm talking about my dad not finding out . courtney : your brother is stupid hot . summer : okay , ew . courtney : what ? you pick your older guy . i 'll pick mine . noah : real subtle , the way you guys stop talking when i walk by . summer : oh , paranoid much ? noah : have fun tonight . you know , smart fun . not stupid fun . summer : oh , like physics homework ? like that kind of fun ? oh , we will get right on it . noah : yeah . summer : yeah . [ sighs ] who are you calling ? courtney : i 'm calling to see if izzy has a prom date for you . summer : [ sighs ] fenmore : your date bailed on you ? summer : yeah , his grandma broke her hip . courtney : wait . what about you ? who are you taking ? fenmore : no one yet . summer : okay , maybe ... fenmore : maybe what ? summer : oh , so you 're gon na make me say it . fenmore : well , you turned me down , so this one 's on you . summer : okay . fen , would you like to go to prom with me ? as friends . fenmore : why not ? it might be a decent night , after all . summer : it 's gon na be better than decent . i can feel it . [ scene_break ] victor : well ... business is done . thank you for waiting for me , my darling . nikki : i 've known you long enough that i should be worried about that look , but god help me , i find it endearing . victor : what look are you talking about , sweetheart ? nikki : your `` master of the universe `` look . oh , my . it seems that sharon 's sunny mood has clouded . i wonder what happened . victor : i do n't know . nikki : hmm . [ scene_break ] [ adam remembering ] victor : sharon 's not the right woman for you . talking about chelsea , she tried to trap billy abbott with a child . now she 's trapped some other poor slop with a child . thank god it 's not you . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i like that . oh , well , i am stuffed . i think those cookies did me in . dylan : well , three more cookies . maybe we can do it again sometime . chelsea : bye . dylan : bye . chelsea : [ sighs ] chloe : crummy day . do n't ask . i do n't want to talk about it . i 'm not ready yet . what 's with the goo - goo eyes ? chelsea : this is n't goo - goo eyes . chloe : then what is it ? chelsea : it 's a decision . dylan thinks he 's the baby 's father , and he will be . forever . he and the baby will love each other , and no one will ever know the truth . [ next_on ] phyllis : it 's not like we 're breaking up . i 'm just moving out . kevin : what 's carmine done now ? michael : he 's sleeping with my wife . lauren : what are you doing ? are you following me ? | sharon walks in and joins adam at his table . when victor and nikki enter , the four exchange looks . adam gets up , whispers something in sharon 's ear , and leaves . nick goes through a tin box of papers when avery comes to visit . nick informs her that everything is not all right . avery thinks it is because she and nick made love , and she begins to try explaining her actions . nick calms her down long enough to say that it is n't her , it 's summer . summer and courtney are at the coffeehouse talking over their plans for the night . summer hopes that nick wo n't find out . chelsea and dylan run into each other at the coffeehouse . dylan refuses to tell her where he is taking her . chelsea is impressed that dylan is going to convert an old warehouse into a house . nick explains to avery his problem with summer and kyle . victor visits adam at home and says that he will allow the person to help them to regain control of newman and make it privately owned again and will also trust his decisions , but adam must do something for him in return . victor tells adam to get sharon out of his life for good . michael manages to get chloe released from jail thanks to christine , but they have to do community service . fen arrives at the police department to talk to michael . michael lets fen know that this is not his problem but his and lauren 's . chloe blames kevin for her staying in jail all night and rushes out of the police station . |
jack : you 're not the person i expected to see . but this is a nice surprise . kelly : in a string of surprises where we just happen to run into each other . jack : oh , then you 're not surprised . kelly : no , jack , i think maybe you knew i would be here and you came to see me . jack : because ... ? kelly : because you care about me , because we have a connection -- all the things that you keep saying that keep not changing anything . okay , i will admit , yes ! we have a connection ! and yes , i actually care about you ! but i am not gon na just throw myself -- jack : wow , you really can go off , ca n't you ? is it my turn ? victor : the clock is ticking , cane . i and my company are still under investigation by the fda for unapproved drugs . cane : and i 'm very well aware of that . but i do n't have any new information to give you since the last time we spoke . victor : really ? i 'll be damned . you 're lying now , and you were lying then . so , how about changing that up a little bit ? tell me the truth . neil : am i seeing you later ? hilary : do you want to ? neil : later is n't soon enough . hilary : well , there will be a lot more laters . sharon : [ clears throat ] can i help you ? nick : i was just looking for a picnic blanket and your riding boots . sharon : um , i 'm pretty sure those wo n't fit you . nick : do n't be too sure about that . sharon : what do you want to do ? you want to go riding ? nick : no , i want to go chill on a blanket . let some warm may sunshine peek through the trees . sharon : poetic . nick : yes . and if we happen to do some stuff that frightens the birds , so be it . sharon : like old times . nick : some stuff gets better with age . sharon : you know what ? i would love to do that with you today , but i 'll have to do it tomorrow , because today i am going to see cassie . i mean , mariah . mariah : and ... send . [ cell phone chimes ] tyler : what the ... abby : hey . are you kidding me ? cane : there was -- there was no lie , victor . i 've already told you everything i know , and i do n't have any new information about bonaventure . victor : jill indicated otherwise . she said you came to her after you and i spoke and asked her very specific questions about the pharmaceutical company . cane : that 's right . i did . victor : hmm . cane : because jill knows more about chancellor than you and i ever will . and she helped me put the deal and the acquisition together for bonaventure , so i would be a fool , would n't i , if i would n't go and talk to her , because there could be elements of that deal that i may have forgotten . victor : now , you know that jack abbott and jill both would love nothing more than for chancellor to fail under my leadership . cane : yeah , you 're probably right . victor : mm - hmm . cane : but if jill had given me anything that was new , i - i would come and give that to you , which is part of our agreement , no ? victor : mm - hmm . cane : does that answer your question ? victor : no , cane , it does n't . but it 'll have to suffice for the moment . if there 's any new development , you let me know , okay ? cane : of course i will . victor : good . you have a nice day . cane : you , too . take care of yourself . [ sighs ] lily : you did n't tell him about colin . cane : how can i tell him about colin till i find out if he had anything to do with the company and the drugs ? lily : cane , victor is victor . if he finds out that you withheld information from him , he 's gon na be very upset . and i know how badly you want to be a part of chancellor , so why would n't you tell him what you found in colin 's wallet ? cane : you know what ? six months ago , i would have given him this card , and i would have just sat back and watched colin and victor go head to head . lily : that bonaventure card makes it look like if anyone set up victor , it was colin . cane : but we do n't know if that 's true . lily : it is so bizarre that you 're willing to give colin the benefit of the doubt . cane : but jill has given him the benefit of the doubt . after seeing him with the twins ... lily : so you think that he 's changed ? cane : what ? you do n't think it 's possible ? lily : i have known good , decent men in my life , and i 'm looking at one right now . but colin is nothing like you . cane : your dad has changed . why ca n't my father change ? lily : it 's different . yeah , my dad , he changed his behaviors and his habit , but the core of him did n't change . and i 'm sorry , but colin is nothing like my dad . neil : i got to go . i 'll see you later , okay ? hilary : mm - hmm . go . go . neil : bye . [ door closes ] hilary : i told you already -- devon , um ... this is n't a good time . devon : really ? 'cause it seemed like you were having a great time a second ago . hilary : devon , i -- devon : the man that you 've been seeing is my father ? nick : do you think that it 's a good idea for you to be around this person who is basically the reason you got ect ? sharon : that 's not all she is . nick : clearly . i mean , you just called her cassie . sharon : i misspoke . i know her name is mariah . nick : but in your mind , you see her as cassie . sharon : it 's the face . nick : i know . she looks like what cassie would probably look like right now , but that is where it ends . sharon : if cassie were alive today , we do n't know who she 'd be , what kind of life she 'd live , what her priorities would be . nick : if cassie were here , she 'd be a good person . there 's no doubt about that . but this mariah , i - i just do n't know . sharon : i 'm not going into this with horse blinders on . i know what she did , and i wo n't call her cassie . nick : i do n't think you should call her anything at all . this girl got inside your head and messed with your judgment , made you afraid of your own thoughts . i do n't want you anywhere near this person . in fact , i want her butt on a plane out of genoa city as soon as possible . in fact , i wish my dad would do the same . sharon : nick , i know she 's not cassie , but that 's all i know . i feel like there 's so much more to know , like why was she in this house ? why was she outside of my window ? why would she take money in order to harm a stranger ? i just need to know . nick : okay . we can ask the questions , but do n't expect any answers . sharon : `` we `` ? nick : yes , `` we . `` i am not letting you alone with this con . no chance . sharon : no , nick . i am doing this , and i 'm doing this alone . jack : i am not a stalker . i am here doing a favor for chelsea newman . i am . adam owned this property before he died . it now belongs to chelsea . kelly : adam newman owned this place ? jack : yeah . that change things for you ? kelly : well , i do n't know if you remember , but i ... i was there when adam was starting the delia foundation , and , i mean , he wanted to do something good , something real . jack : yeah , i imagine he did . kelly : now we know why . jack : well , adam 's gone . we 've all said goodbye to him , so now it 's just you and me here . are you still interested ? kelly : [ sighs ] jack , i just told you . no , i ca n't do -- jack : in the apartment , kelly . not in me . kelly : i knew that . jack : i understand there are some structural changes you want to make here . i know you do n't want to deal with me . i will give your number to the property manager . you can tell him all about it . in the meantime , i will give you your space . kelly : thank you . [ sighs ] jack : nothing ? really ? kelly : what ? jack : like a `` goodbye , jack . see you later . `` you wo n't allow for even the possibility that this was not an accident . i 'm not talking about me coming to see you . i mean that i was meant to come to see you . kelly : you just said you were doing a favor for a widow . jack : or maybe somebody was doing a favor for me . kelly : someone who ? jack : someone or something ... like fate . kelly : fate is a lie that people tell themselves so they do n't have to own up to their own actions . jack : i do n't believe you . kelly : well , you do n't have to because it 's a fact . jack : no , i mean i do n't believe you think that . kelly : well [ scoffs ] what about you , jack ? i mean , you 're not exactly the fate / destiny / kismet type . you 're a bit more pragmatic than that . were n't you the person that gave me a check to leave town ? jack : yes , i was an ass . kelly : yes , you were . jack : i 'm also the guy that took you to a vivaldi concert in the park . kelly : well , maybe you should have stuck with the check . jack : you 're right . i am a pragmatist . part of me . part of me believes in magic . kelly : well , i do n't . i believe in what i can see and touch . jack : yeah , touching is also nice . kelly : and what i do n't see or touch here is a wall . jack : it 's a loft . is n't that kind of the point ? you do n't need walls ? kelly : well , i do . i need walls . walls provide definition . jack : i think walls are overrated . kelly : yeah , you would . come on , jack . are you really gon na continue to go the cosmic route ? jack : not me . it 's fate . oh , that 's right . you do n't believe in fate or the cosmic route or magic . you -- you 're a pragmatist . well , let 's be pragmatic , you and me . is this the place you want to stay ? is this where you want to be ? or are you gon na walk ? devon : how long has this been going on ? hilary : neil was gon na talk to you and lily today . devon : that 's nice . it does n't answer my question . i want to know when you made your move . was it , like , the day after he and leslie broke up ? hilary : okay , i did n't make a move , okay ? devon : no ? you know something ? i almost forgot ... [ door closes ] devon : ... you went after jack abbott first , right ? i guess when he turned you down , you moved on to neil . is that your thing ? do you have , like , major daddy issues or something ? hilary : stop it . devon : if neil turned you down , were you gon na go after victor newman ? hilary : you know , why are you even in my business , huh ? do n't you have some car to buy or some gold digger to bed ? get out of my room . devon : this is actually my room , hilary . do n't forget i own this place . abby : the brass on this chick . sending smutty selfies ? when was this taken ? tyler : okay , obviously not lately . i mean , mariah must have taken that when we were engaged . she kept it . abby : like a grenade , just waiting to pull the pin . and she lobs it now when you 're engaged to me . tyler : she wants a rise out of you . abby : i think she wants some kind of rise out of you . tyler : okay , come on . it does n't matter , all right ? we do n't give it to her . abby : so , what ? we 're just gon na sit back and wait for her to send more photos ? hey , maybe she could lock me in an empty apartment again or she could terrorize my family like she did with nick and sharon . let 's see . who 's next ? noah , summer , maybe faith ? this woman is a menace , and she needs to be stopped . leslie : uh - oh . is this about mariah ? abby : we offered her money to leave town , but she 's having too much fun harassing us . wait , can we get the police involved ? leslie : well , based off one photo ? no . it would take a lot more to get the police involved . abby : great . this photo almost made me forget about my meeting . tyler : hey , you okay to drive ? abby : 'cause of this ? no , i 'm -- i 'm fine . i 'm not gon na let mariah get to me , no matter how hard she tries . may i ? it 's gone . now she can get a rise out of someone else . victor : good to see you , son . nick : i 'm not so sure about that . victor : what 's on your mind ? nick : you tormented a fragile woman with the memory of her late daughter , then you tried to force sharon 's hand by breaking things off with me . can you not see the million ways that you crossed the line ? that 's what 's on my mind . victor : listen carefully , my boy . sharon has a secret that 's gon na do damage to you . that 's a fact . that 's a reality , okay ? now , she almost told that secret to the woman who has been impersonating cassie . sharon came to me -- i did not come to her -- to ask me what i knew about that secret . it 's obvious sharon does not want to hurt you . but for her not to hurt you , she needs to move away from you . nick : sharon had some hypnosis . she recovered the secret . victor : oh , really ? what is it ? nick : well , apparently she felt bad about faith and burning down your house . she came to me and told me everything . victor : son , that 's not a secret . i knew about that incident shortly after it happened . you 've got to listen to me . whatever secret it is that sharon is keeping is powerful and destructive . nick : this is just you stirring up trouble , and i 'm not interested . back off . sharon and i are still together . victor : that 's what you came here to say to me ? nick : no . not by a long shot . [ knock on door ] mariah : why are you here ? sharon : can you let me in ? mariah : i do n't see why i should . sharon : because i want to say thank you . mariah : you ca n't thank me . that does n't make any sense . sharon : that 's what i came to do , so i hope you 'll let me . mariah : yeah . what i did to you -- sharon : you 're one of the reasons i decided to undergo hypnosis . mariah : the hospital and -- and treatment and now hypnosis . how can you even stand being in the same room with me ? sharon : i needed to dig deep to see if i could remember this secret , the one i know could hurt nick . mariah : did it work ? did you remember ? sharon : some memories came back , and nick thinks he knows what it is , but i just feel that he 's wrong . it 's all still locked away in there . and i thought maybe if you and i spent some time together and got to know each other -- nothing big , no pressure -- just talked . mariah : we ca n't hang out . that 's crazy . sharon : why not ? mariah : because i look like this . i mean , even being in the same room with you makes me feel like a creep . sharon : i know that you 're not my daughter , even if the resemblance is striking . i just thought maybe if we talked , that secret could bubble up . mariah : i - i 'm not gon na call you mom and beg you to tell me . it was gross enough the first time around , victor telling me what to wear , how to act , what to say . you just looked ... so sad every time you saw me . so happy , too . i 'm not cassie . sharon : i know . you 're mariah . and i 'd like to get to know more about you . nick : i want to know everything you know about this girl , mariah copeland . victor : and what , son , would that accomplish ? she 's long gone by now . nick : well , you can fire your investigators , dad , because she still is in town , showing up in sharon 's life . victor : well , for your information , i have nothing to do with her still being in town . nick : well , then you 're either lying and you told her to stay in town or you 're slipping and you just assumed that she would leave , because she did n't . victor : i do n't want that woman anywhere near my family . you have my word on that . abby : you just had to tussle with the psycho girl , did n't you , dad ? do you know who faux cassie is ? she 's the real mariah . do you know who the real mariah is ? it 's tyler 's stalker ex - fiancée amateur photographer who would like nothing more than to break us up . so you wanted to tank nick and sharon ? well , you just may have tanked tyler and me instead . cane : victor wants answers now , and a payoff as big as running chancellor , i need to deliver . ca n't do that till i know where my dad is . lily : maybe he 's with my dad . [ chuckles ] i 've just been trying to reach him for so long , and he wo n't get back to me . he 's been acting so weird lately . i just think that he 's still hiding all the hurt from the leslie mess , you know ? cane : or maybe kelly 's right and maybe he 's seeing somebody . lily : i doubt that . dad . cane : hey . lily : hey . what are you doing here without saying hi ? did you have a meeting ? neil : yeah , i - i was -- i was seeing someone , yes . lily : oh , well , do you want to sit down and talk and have some coffee ? neil : i should probably get to the office . lily : [ sniffs ] you -- [ chuckles ] you smell like perfume . neil : what ? lily : oh , my god . it 's ... it 's true . you were with her ? neil : you knew ? lily : i mean , i - i did n't believe it , to be honest with you . neil : yeah . okay , listen , it 's a lot to take in , and we planned on telling you today . lily , i - i did n't want to upset you . lily : upset me ? dad , no . i 'd be the first one cheering you on . i think it 's great . tell me about her . i mean , what 's her name , how did you guys meet ? who is she ? neil : she ... sweetheart , we do n't have time to stand in the middle of the gcac and discuss this . why do n't we schedule a dinner and we can sit and talk about it all , all right ? lily : schedule a dinner ? why not tell me us now ? why -- i 'm sure if you chose her , she 's great . we 'll make her feel welcome . let 's have dinner tonight . we 'll tell devon , and he should be here . cane : all right , maybe neil wants to spend some time with her alone and we 'll meet her when she 's ready . give him some privacy . lily : okay , fine . i 'll back off . so , what 's her name ? devon : i got to hand it to my sister , 'cause she had you pegged . hilary : [ chuckles ] lily does n't know me , all right , and neither do you . devon : i wo n't argue with that . i even fell for your little act , too , all the guilt for stealing neil 's journal and drugging cane , ripping my family online . `` hilary just needs a second chance . `` you know how many times i said that ? and now you have just second - chanced your way into bed with my dad ! hilary : that 's not how it happened ! devon : you know what ? did n't neil take your mother back to some hotel room a long time ago ? i mean , you must have some twisted mommy issues , too . hilary : you can say whatever they hell you want to say about me , all right ? i 've heard it all before . i do n't give a damn . but do n't you talk about my mother ever ! and your dad deserves some respect . devon : respect for what ? getting sucked in by you ? i guess that makes both the winters men fools . at least neil got something out of it . hilary : i told you once before . get out ! [ door opens ] devon : i 'll send up housekeeping to make your bed , all right ? [ door closes ] kelly : well , jack , if it 's an either / or situation , i have no problem with that . i am leaving . [ violin playing ] kelly : is that ... jack : in fairness , the door is open . i 'm sure it 's a quiet building . walls are thick enough to protect you from a violin student . kelly : no , it 's not that . it 's -- it 's ... that 's vivaldi . `` violin concerto in ' a ' major . `` jack : `` g `` minor . kelly : `` a `` major . [ violin stops ] jack : you want me to hum it ? kelly : oh , god , no . jack : so , tell me again i 'm a fool to believe in fate . victor : you say tyler has known this woman ? abby : biblically . thanks . yeah , it is awesome . nick : which you had no idea of when you hired her ? see , dad , like i said , you 're slipping . usually you vet your minions better than this . abby : mariah has been in town for months making my life a living hell . and surprise -- she 's been on newman payroll . nick : what 's she done to you ? abby : besides pounding tyler with calls and texts , um , she 's locked me in a loft , she canceled a bid we put in on a house , and , uh , she has been sending smutty photos to my fiancé . so glad she 's in town . victor : she 's a sociopath . nick : which you should have known the second she agreed to play sharon 's late daughter . victor : sweetheart , i 'm sorry that this has happened , okay ? i ... do n't take kindly to someone threatening my family . nick : look , abby , we 're gon na figure out how to take care of this , all right ? do n't do anything crazy . this girl 's unpredictable . abby : you think ? nick : right now , i need to get to sharon and tell her what this girl 's capable of . abby : go . go tell sharon . tell everyone . i want mariah gone . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] abby : dad , do n't you see ? you inflicted this woman on us . you gave her money and a reason to stay in town . victor : sweetheart , this is ... this is all rather shocking to me . you say tyler has known this woman for a while ? do n't you think that you should maybe take another look at tyler 's background before you make that serious step ? abby : no . no , do n't do this , dad . i love tyler . do n't make this about him . i want to marry him . i just -- i do n't want mariah in my face . victor : of course you do n't . abby : dad , you could crush someone like that like a tick . so ... do it . for my sake . sharon : i ca n't help but wonder if maybe you and cassie are somehow related . you know , nick was not cassie 's real birth father . i do n't know if victor ever told you that . maybe on her father 's side ? mariah : i do n't have any family . sharon : well , everybody has family , even if you 've lost touch . mariah : any family i had is long dead . sharon : what was your mother 's name ? mariah : helen . helen copeland . sharon : well , that does n't sound familiar . do you have any family photographs ? mariah : if i just told you that i did n't have any family , how could i possibly have any family photographs ? look , i do n't mean to be rude , but i 've got to go to the grocery store . there 's only so many meals i can make out of a bag of chips . sharon : okay . i 'll drive you . we can talk . mariah : let it go , okay ? i told you already . we ca n't just hang out . it 's deranged . sharon : i look at you , and i think there are so many things i should be remembering . maybe you can help me do that . mariah : look at a photograph of your daughter . she 's the one you want . i 'm nobody . sharon : do n't say that . mariah : would you please stop being so nice to me ? i put you in the hospital . i wish i 'd never gone near you or your family . sharon : so , tell me about the times that i saw you . maybe there was something i said that i 've forgotten that could help me remember what i 'm hiding . mariah : you just said that i should n't be there . you thought you were losing your mind . sharon : well , i do n't think that now . i know that you are mariah copeland , not cassie newman . it sounds like you had a very different childhood than she did . mariah : please stop making excuses for me . i 'm not some victim . i hate victims . sharon : you , uh -- you did something that really hurt me and my family , and you said that you wish you had n't . i 'm gon na take that at face value , and i 'm gon na hope that that remorse means you 'll be willing to talk to me again sometime . we both know you owe me that much . [ door closes ] [ violin playing ] kelly : i got it . you paid him . hmm ! jack : why do you want so badly to believe i arranged this ? what is it about fate that frightens you so ? kelly : you ca n't be frightened of something that is not real , jack . jack : oh , come on . we are frightened of unreal things all the time . kelly : look , a person playing music , vivaldi , down the hall is not a sign that you and i are destined to be together . it is just somebody playing my favorite song by a long - dead italian composer ! jack : oh , sure . happens all the time . kelly : he 's very popular ! jack : oh , come on ! [ violin stops ] jack : yeah , and i 'm here finishing a real - estate deal for a friend . you know what ? you want a wall in here ? i will gladly pass the word along . kelly : thank you . jack : it is gon na raise the price a bit . i hope you 're okay with that . kelly : depends on the adjustment , but yes . jack : i will see that the building manager gets in touch with you . i 'll leave you to your place . kelly : well , that 's it ? jack : pardon me ? kelly : well , you 're the one that believes in fate , jack . what if that violinist happens to be the handsome first chair of the gc symphony ? what if he falls madly in love with me and serenades me day in and day out until i can no longer resist ? jack : i will hate him . is that what you want ? kelly : i do n't know . jack : so figure it out . figure out what it is you do want . [ violin resumes playing ] [ violin playing ] kelly : that was -- i do n't know what that was . jack : that was wonderful . and that was brave . kelly : no . no , that was vivaldi . jack : i know you 've been hurt . kelly : it 's not just heartbreak , jack . jack : there 's no such thing as `` just heartbreak . `` kelly : i lost everything -- a son , a marriage . i can not lose ... anything anymore . jack : i 'm scared , too . i had it all . it 's gone . kelly : it 's gone ? jack : maybe you and i could make something new . neil : it is n't a matter of privacy . it 's just that right now , it is n't the right time to talk about my ... my friend . lily : [ chuckling ] `` friend `` ? why wo n't you tell us her name ? neil : lily , there are some things that you may not understand in life . devon : hey . i 'm glad you decided to put some pants back on . neil : what 's that ? devon : i saw you upstairs . neil : what 'd you see upstairs ? devon : i saw enough . neil : okay , devon , this is n't the right time to do this right now . devon : it 's not the right time to do what right now ? you were planning on telling us today , right ? cane : what 's going on ? devon : what am i talking about ? you 're gon na love it , actually . you are . you remember who tried to trick you into bed last year ? well , she succeeded with this one . lily : wait , you are not talking about ... cane : [ groans ] lily : you have got to be kidding me . not her . leslie : and you still have n't told abby about what happened with you and mariah in portland . tyler : what ? why would i ? leslie : because you put a ring on her finger and you promised her a life together . that 's something a wife deserves to know . tyler : all right , look , you know what ? let 's say i tell her , all right ? then once abby knows , then what ? as fired up as she gets , the whole thing would just turn out ugly . leslie : who are you really worried about in this whole situation ? abby or mariah ? tyler : oh , do n't do that , all right ? i 'm over mariah . way over . but at the same time , i do n't want anything to happen to her . leslie : anything bad that happens , she brought it on herself . tyler : you do n't know what it was like for mariah as a kid . leslie : i know what it was like for us , and we are nothing like mariah . we made a choice . she could have done the same . tyler : she has nobody . leslie : it sounds like she has you . and that 's your problem . sharon : oh , thank you . nick : i was gon na ask you how it went , but the look on your face when you walked in the door ... sharon : mariah did n't upset me , if that 's what you 're thinking . thanks . nick : sure . sharon : well , that 's not true . actually , she did . you know , she 's barely an adult , making her way in the world alone , and then there 's predators like victor swooping in . nick : well , she seems plenty tough to me . sharon : well , she has to seem that way . but she wo n't admit that she 's a victim . nick : at least she 's honest about that . sharon : she 's not a monster , either . she has to put up this tough front so that no one will get too close . nick : then take the hint , please . leave her alone . sharon : nick , i - i understand her . i ca n't explain it , but i do . and , you know , what would have happened to me if everyone wrote me off when i made mistakes ? nick : you are a good and decent person . sharon : so is she . nick : you 're wrong . sharon : how can you know that ? nick : i do , because abby told me that mariah copeland has been in town messing with other people , as well . sharon : abby ? what does she have to do with this ? nick : she 's been terrorized by mariah , too . sharon : what ? ! why ? nick : look , sharon , there 's so much about this girl that we do n't know . but what we do know is she is nothing like our cassie . nick : mariah has been hanging around town for months causing trouble for abby and tyler . sharon : are you sure ? nick : abby was very clear . my dad may have paid her , but it 's not like she 's never played mind games on her own . she 's no victim . if she has you thinking that , sharon , then she is playing you . again . so you 're gon na stay away from her now , right ? please , sharon . this girl can not be trusted . abby : i 'm just asking you for your help . victor : and how do you suggest i do that ? abby : dad , anything i could even think of would be bush league compared to how your mind works . victor : hmm . abby : you paid someone to impersonate the ghost of your own granddaughter . victor : mm - hmm . abby : you have epic resources and a creative mind . you say that your family is your top priority . victor : you know it is . abby : then help me fix this mariah situation . please . victor : okay . i will take care of things , okay ? do n't you worry . jack : the last time this happened , i asked you for a second chance . kelly : i was so mean . jack : no , you ... you were scared . kelly : i 'm still scared . jack : so , is that a `` no `` ? kelly : no . it 's not a `` no . `` jack : i see . so , then i 'm gon na have to work for it . kelly : oh , yes , that sounds appealing . jack : you have no idea how determined i can be , how focused i am . kelly : well , that sounds like there 's some old - fashioned courtship coming my way . jack : oh , yeah , yeah , yeah . big - time courtship . huge . kelly : this is sounding better and better . [ violin stops ] kelly : oh ! the music . it stopped . damn . jack : maybe that 's our cue to leave . so , what shall i tell chelsea about your walls ? kelly : i think you knew before you asked . walls apparently are overrated . [ keys jingle ] neil : hilary ! oh , you guys . cane : [ sighs ] neil : hilary , come here . i 'm sorry . that was n't the plan . that was n't supposed to happen . i am really sorry about that . hilary : it 's not your fault , neil , all right ? it 's pretty much what i expected . neil , i told you from the beginning that this was a bad idea . lily : he went after her . he chose her over us . devon : he made his choice the second he took her to bed . cane : okay , okay . let 's just slow this down , and we 'll talk to neil about this later , all right ? lily : no , this is about hilary , not my dad . and she is not gon na get away with this . [ next_on ] dylan : before she left , victoria asked you for some time to think . stitch : yeah ? and ? dylan : so , why you bugging her ? abby : my father 's gon na make sure mariah leaves town for good . tyler : he ca n't do that . mariah : i would n't be here if it was n't important . nick : what do you want ? | abby is upset when mariah sends tyler a naked picture of herself and heads to victor 's office to tell him to make tyler 's ex - girlfriend leave town . victor apologizes to abby because he had no idea mariah was tyler 's ex - girlfriend . he also promises abby he will handle the problem . nick is worried about sharon once abby tells him how mariah has been harassing her for months . sharon wants to get to know mariah for two reasons , the first because she thinks talking to mariah will help her remember the secret she is hiding from nick , and the second because she thinks mariah is somehow related to cassie , and she is determined to help her even though nick warns her to stay away from her . leslie thinks tyler should tell abby he was engaged to mariah , but he does n't want to upset abby any further , and he fells sorry for mariah since she does n't have any family . |
[ knock on door ] billy : hey , johnny . victoria : hey . hi . i thought we agreed to let daddy open the door . he 's excited for his sleepover . billy : [ clears throat ] victoria : unless now is a bad time . jack : this is very difficult for me to ask this question . please do n't drag it out . do you have feelings for my brother ? phyllis : i do n't understand . you know that billy and i have a connection . i mean , you know that . we have looked at the world in a similar perspective , and we 've gone through some intense things , like pass key and paragon . jack : i 'm not talking about business . are you drawn to my brother -- yes or no ? phyllis : yes . [ scoffs ] okay . yes , i am . chelsea : ca n't we just stay like this forever ? chelsea : ca n't we just stay like this forever ? adam : sure , we can . we 'd get hungry , though , you know ... chelsea : [ chuckles ] adam : ... and really , really pale . chelsea : i 'm being serious . ca n't we just bolt the door with our son upstairs and all three of us hide away from victor for the rest of our lives ? why did i go visit him in prison ? that was so stupid of me . adam : 'cause you 're a glutton for other people 's punishment , sweetheart . chelsea : i thought it would make me feel better , and it did . adam : mm - hmm . chelsea : for like five minutes . and now i think the only thing i accomplished is making him more angry . when he gets out ... adam : he 's not gon na get out , sweetheart , okay ? i already talked to the judge . he knows that he 's angling for a pardon . there 's no way in hell that 's happening . chelsea : babe , this is victor newman we 're talking about . he 's probably already having some kind of a catapult built so they can just , like , launch him over the wall . i mean , prison does n't mean anything to this guy . look at all the trouble he 's caused already , and that 's only when he 's marginally angry . but now he 's raging , and he 's gon na come after us . i mean , what if -- what if he targets my company ? adam : our company . chelsea : wait . what if he -- he exposes the truth about christian actually being yours and not nick 's ? what if he tells nick that ? adam : stop , stop , stop . stop , babe , stop . do n't do that , okay ? this is exactly what that man wants . chelsea : what , me freaking out ? adam : you living in fear . do n't give him that power , all right ? do n't let him win . victor : with all due respect , i think you 're making a grave mistake . russell : the mistake is yours , thinking you can use my daughter to pave inroads . victor : wait a minute . i 'm doing no such thing . russell : think again , mr. newman . there 's no way i 'm interceding on your behalf . victor : you know , i think this has all been a gross misunderstanding . if i were you , i 'd talk to your daughter , meredith . russell : do n't mention my daughter again . understand ? and go ahead and get comfortable in here , because i 'm gon na see to it that you serve all 10 years , down to the minute , down to the second . victor : do you believe in justice ? russell : you bet . victor : well , if you believe in the concept of justice , you certainly would give me a chance to defend myself , would n't you ? meredith : mrs. newman . nikki : yes ? meredith : hi . i , um -- i wanted to offer you my condolences at your daughter- in - law 's memorial , but you left before i had the chance . nikki : oh . i 'm sorry . you a friend of sage 's ? meredith : no . no , actually . i never met her . nikki : well , then , why were you there ? meredith : i was doing a favor for someone that we both care about . sorry . uh , okay . i should have led with , `` hi . i 'm dr. meredith gates , from walworth . `` nikki : ah , yes -- the new woman in my husband 's life . phyllis : jack , you know that billy and i have a connection . we are kindred spirits . and what he 's going through right now -- i feel for him . jack : what ... do you feel for him ? phyllis : sympathy , mostly . i mean , maybe it 's me rooting for the underdog , i mean , but my heart breaks . i mean , he always manages to draw the short end of the straw . jack : you talk like billy has no control , like life just happens to him . phyllis : i have not agreed with the way you have dealt with him -- not giving him the benefit of the doubt . jack : yeah , i definitely sense that . phyllis : but if i 'm gon na be honest , when a person makes the same mistake , it 's usually because they are their own worst enemy . and you know what ? maybe that 's who billy is . maybe he is only happy when he is unhappy . jack : thank you . phyllis : for what ? jack : for being honest with me , for being there for billy . it drives me crazy sometimes , but i 'm glad you 're there for him . it 's not an easy job . phyllis : you would know . jack : i love my brother . phyllis : no one doubts that . jack : yeah , maybe billy does . phyllis : not even him . jack : maybe we can work together to help see that billy does n't make the same mistakes all over again . phyllis : no . billy 's gon na have to figure that out on his own . i need a new mission . and from now on , i need to focus on one thing and one thing only . jack : what 's that ? phyllis : the love of my life -- you . billy : your timing 's perfect . i was just about to order some pizza , and you know what goes best with pizza ? early season baseball . right ? victoria : you 're positive we 're not interrupting ? billy : nope . victoria : i 'm just saying if you have another prospective buyer upstairs that you wanted to finish things with ... billy : i 'm alone . victoria : ... just let me know . you 're shirtless . billy : i 'm alone . victoria : okay . johnny : i 'm sliding back . billy : [ chuckles ] johnny : [ chuckles ] billy : but now that you 're here , want a glass of wine or something ? victoria : no , thanks . billy : what about a tour ? johnny and i can show you the fort that we built last time the kids stayed . victoria : that 's okay . hannah 's watching katherine , so it gives me an opportunity to go in to the office . billy : now ? you 're working too hard . victoria : i have no choice . i have to keep up with the competition . billy : well , even the fierce competition can call a truce for one night . victoria : here 's his bag . billy : ohh ! there 's one - eared willie . i was hoping he would make an appearance . victoria : there 's a toothbrush and pjs in there and his change of clothes for tomorrow . billy : awesome . okay . want to say good night to mommy ? johnny : good night . victoria : good night , baby . mwah . be good for your dad . billy : always . johnny : [ chuckles ] billy : hey , you want to watch some baseball ? go get the remote . meredith : oh , no . [ chuckling ] you 're -- a new woman in your husband 's life ? no . i 'm just victor 's doctor . nikki : oh , no , no . i - i - i understand . i 'm just saying that you 're probably the only woman there , right ? meredith : yes , but you were implying s -- nikki : well , i know what i was implying , meredith . you were my husband 's personal emissary at sage 's memorial service . tell me , i - i - is that common now between , uh , prison doctors to do that ? meredith : well , uh , in this case , i went the extra mile . nikki : hmm . why ? meredith : because your husband did the same thing for me . my father and i had been on the outs for quite some time , and victor encouraged me to reach out to him and to repair the relationship . nikki : well , that 's very touching . little word of advice . my husband never does anything unless it 's for his own interest . meredith : noted . but , just so you know , i am not naive where he 's concerned . nikki : well , that is good news . [ both chuckle ] meredith : so is the fact that , um , my family might have an opportunity for a second chance , and perhaps yours can , too . nikki : victor told you he wants that ? meredith : he did . and that 's why i 'm going to do everything i can to ensure his early release . nikki : what ? meredith : oh , inmates can be rehabilitated and redeemed . i see it all the time . and i especially see it with victor -- his talent , his energy , his heart . i mean , it 's -- it 's being wasted in there . your husband is a good man . nikki : yeah , that 's easy for you to say . you 're not married to him . victor : i was railroaded , made to look like a criminal by my own family , when all i was doing is protect my family and my company . russell : yes . i have read the courtroom transcripts . victor : well , then you know . russell : and even if half of what your son said is true , you deserve to be in here all 10 years . goodbye , mr. newman . victor : one -- one second , judge . you know how difficult it is ... for the son of a powerful man . i understand that you have trouble with your own boy , who could n't amount to your standards and criteria . russell : damn it , you have no right . victor : judge ... i was convicted for 10 years . i have a right to defend myself . russell : that gives you the pass ... so you can play on my emotions like you did on my daughter 's . well , maybe she could n't see through you , but i can . and , for the record , i do know guilty from innocent , and you , sir , are guilty as sin . adam : baby , this is exactly what victor wants . all right ? he 's gon na prey on our insecurities , get us to doubt each other , get us to argue , get us to fight , lose trust . listen ... we need to prove to everyone ... and we need to prove to ourselves ... that we 're forever . and we are , right ? we 're forever ? chelsea : you 're so right . adam : i am right , are n't i ? hot damn ! i 'm right ! chelsea : i , uh ... i was n't planning on doing this today , but i - i want to show you something . adam : what did you do ? what did you get me ? wow . our wedding rings . chelsea : yeah , adam : have n't seen these in a long time . chelsea : i had them engraved . adam : why did n't you tell me ? chelsea : well , i mean , when you first came back ... to town , we had enough things working against us . i did n't want to tempt fate . but , of course , i - i hoped that , eventually , you know , when -- when things settled down ... adam : `` now and forever . `` i mean , this is it right here . these rings , you know -- this is , uh -- they 'll be our symbol , all right ? like a force field , right ? a symbol of our love , that you and i are indestructible , we 're nonstop , we are forever . chelsea : almost sounds like a vow . [ chuckles ] adam : you and connor ... you 're everything to me . and without you guys , nothing else matters . chelsea : marry me . adam : i -- really -- babe , come on . i mean , i was leading up to something there . you could n't tell ? chelsea : [ laughing ] i 'm sorry . adam : i wanted to be the one to ask you . chelsea : so ask . adam : chelsea ... lawson newman ... will you please ... please marry me again ? chelsea : yes . adam : yes ! yes ! chelsea : [ laughs ] adam : yes ! see ? that 's so great . i mean , we have no , you know , bridesmaids . we have no guests . we have no maid of honor . we have no cake . we do n't have a deejay . we got nothin ' . chelsea : you and me . that 's all we need . [ squeals ] adam : god , i love you . chelsea : [ chuckles ] mm . nikki : take it from someone who has known victor a lifetime . the man is a chameleon . he can become anything he needs to become to get what he wants . he 's very smart , he 's calculating , and he can be very dangerous . meredith : yet you stay with him . nikki : i leave from time to time , but i do come back . i love my husband . and i suppose , comparatively speaking , other men seem ... a bit tepid , tame . i mean , life with victor is many things , but it 's never boring . perhaps you have experienced that . meredith : experienced what ? nikki : well , the pull to a man like victor or maybe even victor himself . i would n't be surprised . i mean , he can sit there and look at you with his soulful eyes , speaking in that deep voice and telling you everything you want to hear . but make no mistake . it 's his wants , his needs . and right now , my dear , that is walking out of prison and punishing every one of us who put him there . meredith : from everything that i know about victor , all he wants is forgiveness . so if you love him the way you say you do , perhaps you 'll give him the chance to prove it . nikki : excuse me . um ... a vodka martini , please . jack : what do you say we get out of here , go home , and forget this day ever happened ? phyllis : i say lead the way . nikki : thank you . phyllis : what ? jack : when it comes to happiness , not everybody 's as lucky as we are . um , honey , i ca n't watch her -- phyllis : i get it . just do your thing . victoria : hey . who do you have to know to get a drink around here ? travis : if it is n't my favorite dance partner . the way you left here last time , i was n't sure i 'd ever see you again . victoria : [ sighs ] well , i was supposed to work late tonight , but ... i thought , `` what the hell ? `` there 's something about your jukebox . travis : just the jukebox , huh ? that 's what brought you back ? victoria : what else ? travis : so ? how is it ? victoria : it 's good . travis : just good ? victoria : it 's mind - blowing . travis : that 's more like it . victoria : [ chuckles ] travis : my shift 's over . victoria : yeah ? travis : look , i know you were n't too keen on the idea before , but i 'd still like to invite you back to my place , if you want to just come back -- victoria : yes . travis : yeah ? you sure ? victoria : yeah . travis : my night just got infinitely better . adam : you know , the first time we did this , i think i was a bit of a jackass . i remember comparing you to an i.p.o . chelsea : [ chuckles ] that 's okay . i compared you to a surfboard . adam : yeah . [ chuckles ] i feel like the second time was a little more heartfelt , though , right ? chelsea : you said , `` every day , i 'm going to earn you all over again . `` adam : and i meant every word that i said to you and connor . most of the things , i could n't say . chelsea : delia ? adam : delia . but now i get to look at you , in your eyes ... commit myself to you all over again ... with no secrets ... nothing standing in our way , knowing that you know me . you know the depths of my soul . you love me anyway . chelsea : how does it feel ? adam : indescribable . knowing that you trust me ... when i do n't trust myself , you love me ... always . knowing that you are ... the best partner anyone could ever ask for ... in every sense of the word . i love you today . i will love you tomorrow . now and forever . chelsea : well ... [ breathes deeply ] ... let me just set the record straight . adam : uh - oh . chelsea : [ sighs ] i do n't love you despite your soul , adam . i love you because of it . there 's a reason i 've always supported you . there 's a reason i 've never been able to walk out that door , even though i 've threatened to . you are a good person . you are ... everything i 've ever wanted and everything i - i did n't even know i wanted . [ chuckles , sighs ] i love you , adam newman ... today ... tomorrow ... now and forever . adam : look at us , huh ? chelsea : [ chuckle s ] adam : yeah ? almost like we never had them off . beautiful , right ? chelsea : and we never will again . [ sighs softly ] hold me tight make me take a deep breath tell me it 's gon na be all right take this weight off my chest 'cause that is all that i want from you now right now that 's all for now billy : what do you got there ? what 's in your hand ? johnny : a button . billy : [ sighs ] jack : what happened to calling me when temptation strikes ? nikki : i do n't know , jack . uh , no cell service ? how 'bout that ? jack : could you please give us a club soda and take this away ? if i had n't been here , you 'd be drinking that . nikki : well , i still might be after you leave . jack : nikki . nikki : i just found out that victor might be coming home . phyllis : what ? ! how ? nikki : he has somebody advocating for him from the inside -- his doctor , some meredith gates . i just met with her , and it 's obvious she 's already wrapped around his finger . phyllis : what can victor 's doctor do ? adam : oh , nothing . uh , meredith is not the dangerous one . it 's her father . nikki : oh ? adam : judge russell gates . jack : what , the head of the judicial review board ? adam : i 've had a conversation with him . i told him victor has an agenda , that he 's using his daughter to get what we wants . victor 's not going anywhere . nikki : oh , he will find a way , i promise you . i know better than anyone the effect that victor can have on somebody . i tried to tell this woman ! i guess some people just need to learn the hard way . phyllis : i need to get some air . jack : i should , uh , probably look after her . chelsea : you know what ? i - i - i got this . i could use a breathe of fresh air myself . jack : thank you . chelsea : yeah . nikki : i 'm sorry . i - i - i 'm letting my troubles upset your evening . i 'm sorry . adam : no , no . nikki , come on . your troubles are our troubles . that 's the way victor wants it . meredith : victor . what happened ? are you injured ? i mean , please do n't tell me that somebody attacked you again . victor : no one laid a finger on me . meredith : good . victor : yeah . meredith : listen , one day this whole place will be a distant memory and you 'll be home safe . victor : [ chuckles ] yeah , well , i wonder if ... any of my family will be there to welcome me home . meredith : i would like to be able to argue with you ... victor : mm . meredith : ... but i just ran in to your wife . victor : hmm . next time you run in to her , just ... tell her to rest assured that i will be in here for a long time . meredith : why are you saying that ? i have n't even spoken to my father yet . victor : oh . my son beat you to it . meredith : what ? victor : yeah . my son adam approached your dad , and he told him that ... i was using you to secure my release . meredith : oh . are you ? are you using me ? are they right ? you 've just been playing me ? phyllis : did they send you out here to babysit me ? chelsea : no , no . i just needed to regroup . the more i listen to nikki talk about how victor is playing the system ... phyllis : the more your throat closes up ? chelsea : yeah . but , you know , it 's -- it 's a big park , so if you want to be alone , it 's -- phyllis : hey , no . no . it 's okay . what ? chelsea : sorry . you , um -- you 're missing a button . phyllis : i sure am . i - i did n't notice . chelsea : that 's one of the hazards of what i do . i notice things like this . actually , i might have a spa if you need one . phyllis : oh , no . that 's all right . do n't worry about it . some things ca n't be replaced . chelsea : that 's very true . sometimes things that you think e lost forever eventually find their way back to you . phyllis : is that a ring i spy ? chelsea : yeah . adam and i renewed our vows . phyllis : [ chuckles ] well , i think that 's wonderful . congratulations . chelsea : thank you . thank you so much . phyllis : you and adam have n't always had it ea , have you ? chelsea : no . phyllis : no , but you made it out on the other side ? chelsea : yeah , we have . you know , you and jack have really been an inspiration for us . you 've gotten through everything . you 've stuck together and you 've proven that if you fight , you can weather pretty much anything . phyllis : it 's getting late . i 'm gon na head on out . chelsea : phyllis ? did i -- did i s something ? phyllis : no . chelsea : look , um , i know we 're not close , but ... you can talk to me . victor : well , have you ever known anyone who was incarcerated who did n't want to get out ? meredith : [ sighs ] you 'd be surprised , actually . yes , though they 're in the minority . victor : [ chuckles ] certainly hope so . but i am someone who wants to get out . i was wrongly convicted . meredith : hmm . your wife calls you a chameleon . she says that you 'll be whatever you need to be in order to get what you want . victor : where did you have this conversation with her ? meredith : why ? victor : just tell me . meredith : the bar at the athletic club . victor : oh , my goodness . ay , ay , ay , ay . well , that explains it . she has a problem with , uh ... meredith : alcohol . victor : yeah . i can see it all falling apart ... my family , their families ... my company , and no one is able to ... put back the pieces . meredith : but you think you can ? victor : yeah . i certainly know how to do it . you bet . nikki : [ sighs ] well , it 's not coincidence that i came here , is it ? of all places . what i would n't give to have you sitting next to me right now -- hold my hand when i 'm scared ... help me with this damn ... need to numb all the pain and the loneliness and just tell it like it is . i miss that so much . katherine , please help me . give me the strength ... and the grit that i need ... to power through , please . [ sighs ] phyllis : you really should n't put jack and me on such a pedestal . we have had our issues , just like everybody else . chelsea : yeah , but that 's just it . those issues could have torn you apart . i mean ... phyllis , after what victor did to you , my god . but it did n't . look at you guys . you 're standing strong . you 're together . you 're -- you 're stronger -- stronger than ever . you know , adam said not to ever take this off again , but i want to show you the inscription . [ chuckles ] phyllis : `` now and forever . `` that 's so nice . chelsea : if anyone has earned those words , it 's you and jack . [ cell phone vibrates ] victoria : [ softly ] h - hi . something wrong ? billy : no . everything 's fine . why are you whispering ? victoria : [ normal voice ] i 'm not . billy : johnny wanted to say good night to you . victoria : okay . would you put him on ? billy : okay . here you go , bud . johnny : good night , mom . victoria : good night , baby . make sure your dad tucks you in nice and tight and gives you a kiss on your nose and your head and your cheeks , all right ? i love you to the moon and back . johnny : love you , mommy ! billy : [ sighs ] thank you . victoria : yeah . of course . take good care of him . billy : i will . good night , vick . victoria : good night . victoria : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to wake you up . travis : no biggie . so ... you have a kid . do n't ever d victoria : i thought we had an understanding . travis : we did ? victoria : we know each other 's names . that 's all that we really need to know . travis : wait . just hold on . why are you getting so riled up ? so you have a kid . so what ? i like kids . i like everything about you . what 's the rascal 's name ? victoria : that 's off - limits . travis : why ? victoria : because . look ... i do n't know what i was thinking . travis : you were n't thinking . that 's the whole point . you were feeling . that 's a good thing . do n't go now , tori . stay . come on . just stay . we can talk about this . tori . [ sighs ] billy : `` and mama and papa bird flew back to their nest , and they were so relieved . all six eggs were still there , safe and sound . `` no matter what happens , buddy ... no matter where we live ... you can always count on mommy and daddy , okay ? whether it 's for a good - night kiss or a story or just a hug ... we love you and your sister very , very much . do n't ever doubt that , okay , buddy ? and never , ever ... forget that . phyllis : these are words to live by . do as you promised and keep this ring on your finger . and do n't you ever forget what it means . chelsea : i wo n't . and like you and jack , adam and i have our love to get us through anything ... including victor . he ca n't touch us ... as long as we 're together . jack : well , i do n't know where phyllis and chelsea are . think we ought to send out a search party ? hey . earth to adam . adam : hmm ? jack : you okay ? what 's going on ? adam : uh ... i was just thinking , you know , i told chelsea that everything was gon na be fine and that victor could n't hurt us . jack : that 's right , because of you -- because you took the initiative . adam : jack ... come on , man . it 's a band - aid , right ? i did n't slay the dragon . i wounded him . jack : and you 're thinking a wounded victor is even more dangerous ? adam : i 'm thinking if my father gets out of prison and -- let 's be real -- he probably will ... jack , none of us are safe . victor : your family woes aside , i 'm very glad that you and your dad ... had a chance to start the healing process . meredith : me , too . victor : maybe one day i 'll have the same chance with my family . meredith : how do i know i can trust you ? victor : you do n't . good night . meredith : good night . [ next_on ] billy : never again ... ever . victoria : i need an emissary to help me with a very sensitive newman - abbott matter . nick : this is sage 's journal . sharon : uh , she kept a journal ? | dr. gates tells nikki she will do everything she can to get victor an early release from prison , because he deserves a second chance . the judge tells victor he will make sure that he serves his entire prison term . dr. gates tells victor about her run in with nikki at the athletic club bar . he tells her that nikki has a drinking problem ; and when she is drunk , she tends to say and do things she would n't normally do . adam and chelsea renew their wedding vows and put their wedding rings back on to signify that their love can survive anything . using her alias `` tory , `` victoria sleeps with the bartender at her favorite bar and later regrets what she did , feeling like she betrayed billy . johnny finds a button that came off phyllis ' blouse and gives it to billy . chelsea notices that phyllis has a button missing from her blouse and tells her about it . chelsea also tells phyllis that her marriage to jack is the model that she and adam follow to keep their marriage strong . phyllis tells jack that she feels sympathy for billy and all that he is going through , but now billy will have to handle his problems on his own , because she wants to concentrate on her marriage . |
dina : lovely to see you , ashley . ashley : why are you here ? why did n't you tell me you were coming ? dina : would you have taken my call if i had ? gloria : yes , you have a fairly light day tomorrow . 8 : 00 with barbara in human resources , lunch with the bankers , and then nothing till 4 : 00 when the ad agencies come in to pitch new concepts for jabot classics . jack : thank you , gloria . gloria : anything else you need ? jack : not that i can think of . gloria : okay . then i 'll say good night . jack : what 's the rush ? hot date ? gloria : i find that an inappropriate question , mr. abbott . the answer is `` none of your business . `` jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . what is going on with you ? gloria : i think the more important question is , what 's going on with you , jack ? we have n't been together in weeks . it 's obvious you no longer want to continue our ... friendship now that everyone knows about it . cane : what a beautiful day , huh ? lily : mm - hmm . cane : you know , it 's almost as beautiful as you . lily : well , you 're not so bad yourself . cane : ah . lily : what are we doing for dinner ? cane : well , i 'm gon na take you to the most beautiful restaurant i 've ever seen , which means it will pale in comparison next to you . lily : oh , you always know the right things to say . [ chuckles ] victoria : you want some more wine ? billy : no , no , i should -- i should probably not . yes , i know . it 's , you know , out of character . victoria : are you nervous about the shoot ? billy : yes , i 'm nervous about the shoot . are you not nervous about the shoot ? victoria : no , we 've done plenty of commercials . we 've hired a high - profile director , so that makes us the clients , which means we can just sit back and relax and let callie work her magic . billy : hold on a second . is this a pep talk ? victoria : i believe in your concept and your ability to bring it to fruition . billy : this is most definitely a pep talk . victoria : well ? billy : `` well ? `` well , it 's gon na be nuts . i 'm gon na be nuts . but once the footage is in the can , we 're in post , and we 're still on target for our air date , then i will relax . victoria : okay . fine . but let 's just enjoy this moment , okay ? and appreciate how lucky we are to be here , looking out at the hollywood sign . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : it 's a perfect evening . do n't worry . it 's gon na get done . you 'll see . and the project is gon na be fabulous . billy : you heading out ? cane : yeah , we have dinner plans . you guys have a nice night , all right ? victoria : same to you . lily : thanks . victoria : i got to tell you , the ceviche in wisconsin just does not measure up . billy : that 's because the ocean is right there and not 2,000 miles away . victoria : yeah . hey , do you remember that incredible meal we had the last time we were in town , when you were trying to sell restless style ? billy : [ chuckles ] yes . you convinced me to go for a dip in that amazing pool . victoria : yes . we almost got arrested for trespassing . billy : how was i supposed to know it was n't connected to the hotel ? victoria : well , your first clue might have been the police officer and the `` private property `` sign . billy : did you see the `` private property `` sign ? i do n't think you did . victoria : well , if i had , i would have insisted that we not go swimming there . billy : well , i guess i can always count on you to remind me of the rules . [ scott and christine speaking indistinctly ] sharon : hey , there . scott : hi . how 'd the shift go ? christine : at the coffeehouse ? scott : uh , no . sharon 's actually working for the crisis hotline right here in the building . sharon : it was intense . but i loved it . christine : i know what you mean . i 've worked there , too . it 's a difficult job but really rewarding . what made you decide you wanted to volunteer there ? sharon : well , i 've gone back to school , and that 's part of the course work for my psych class . christine : congratulations . that 's great . sharon : well , thanks . i mean , i still have a lot to learn . scott : yeah , well , it puts things in perspective . sharon : oh , it sure does . after doing the training and then actually taking calls , i realized i do n't really have any problems . i mean , not compared to other people out there . christine : yeah , i had the same experience . i think it 's what you get for putting in your time and effort , you know , just gratitude for everything you have in your life and the people . sharon : so , you ready to go ? scott : oh , yeah . we have reservations . christine : oh , um , you know , i just need to talk to scott for one second , then he 's all yours . scott : why do n't we do that tomorrow ? christine : no . this really ca n't wait . sharon : oh , it 's no problem . i 'll just wait outside . scott : all right . see you in a bit . christine : what 's with you and sharon ? scott : [ scoffs ] gloria : your not saying a word tells me that i 'm right . ever since people started finding out about this , things have changed between us , jack . and it makes me very sad . it was a lot more fun when we were sneaking around being unspeakably naughty together . jack : i wo n't deny that . gloria : now the secret 's out , and i assume that you are no longer interested in me because you are embarrassed to be with me . jack : that first time when we woke up together after a drunken evening , i was , i will admit , mortified . gloria : [ scoffs ] so was i . but i have to say , as time went on , i discovered there was so much more to jack abbott than just that smile . and i guess i had hoped that you might discover the same thing about me . jack : i will say that the way you have handled this whole kevin thing with bella is more than i ever expected from you . gloria : i think there is a compliment in there somewhere . [ both chuckle ] gloria : there you go , jack ! good to see you laugh again . with everything you 've been going through lately , you 've seemed a little down . jack : i have been preoccupied . but let me make this as clear as i can make it . gloria : okay . jack : i am not embarrassed by you . i am not embarrassed by our arrangement . and if i gave you the wrong impression or if i hurt you in any way , i 'm sorry . gloria : apology accepted . but if you 'd really like to make it up to me , i 'll be at the club . jack : then i was right . no hot date . gloria : depends on you , lover - boy . ashley : did jack let you in ? where is he , anyway ? dina : apparently not here . his housekeeper answered the door . i - i did n't catch her name . ashley : mrs. martinez . apparently you did n't introduce yourself as our mother , or she would n't have let you in . dina : well , i - i see i 'm still on the persona non grata list . i mean , even the employees have been warned against me , hmm ? ashley : i do n't think it 's any secret how jack , traci , and i feel about you , dina . dina : well , you look lovely , darling . you always have . are you well ? ashley : very well . dina : i can tell . you have a certain glow about you . there must be a special man in your life , hmm ? ashley : i 'm not in a serious relationship . dina : but -- but , darling , you 're such an exquisite woman . surely there 's a line outside your door . ashley : i 'm fine with my friendships right now . dina : friendships ? are you sure that 's enough for you ? ashley : i understand that you 're selling mergeron to neil winters and devon hamilton . i guess i should congratulate you on convincing one of the wealthiest people in town to buy your company . dina : well , that is n't exactly the way it happened , but i did my due diligence . both devon and neil are very impressive , and that was the deciding factor in my coming back here personally to finalize things . ashley : so it 's a done deal . dina : it will be soon . ashley : okay , so you 're here to sign contracts , and then you fly back to paris . it ca n't be soon enough for me . tessa : wow , man , this is one ritzy joint . you know i would have been happy with drive - thru , right ? noah : well , if you want , i mean ... tessa : oh , no . you 're a newman . i 'll rough it here . do you think they 'll throw me out for not having enough sparkly stuff ? noah : yes , but they 'll do it in a very polite manner and expect a tip for their trouble . tessa : [ chuckles ] noah : why should n't i take you to a nice place ? you deserve it . tessa : you sound like nikki . noah : my favorite table 's over there . tessa : lead on , macduff . noah : [ chuckles ] scott : i do n't have to explain myself to you . my personal life is just that . christine : i know . it just was n't that long ago when sharon was married . scott : i know . i know . and her divorce was hard on her . and it 's not even finalized yet . we 're friends , okay ? nothing for you to be concerned about . christine : did she say what caused the split ? scott : trust issues . and she did n't elaborate , and i did n't pry . none of which has anything to do with the reasons you wanted to see me . look , i thought i made myself clear . no more intel assignments . that part of my life is over . i 'm working for victor now . christine : writing his biography . scott : actually , that 's done , too . he changed his mind . he decided not to pursue it . christine : [ scoffs ] that 's odd . scott : not half as much as hiring me at newman . christine : to do what ? scott : senior vp of special projects , reporting directly to him . that is exactly how i reacted . christine : why would you ever agree to a job like that ? scott : victor saved my life . it 's not like i had much choice . christine : you hate being tied to a desk . scott : i also hate being unemployed , so i 'm taking the good with the bad here . i owe victor . christine : well , i - i 'm hoping that you will change your mind about turning me down after you take a look at these . scott : [ sighs ] it 's pretty gruesome . christine : [ sighs ] yeah . believe it or not , these young women are the lucky ones . so many of them are n't , and the problem is just getting worse . scott : sex trafficking ? christine : yep . right here in the midwest . they prey on the vulnerable . i am trying to build a big case against one of these rings , but it 's impossible to do without more evidence . scott : look , i wish you the best in catching these scum , but i 'm the wrong guy for the job . christine : scott ... scott : i blew my last assignment . i got kidnapped . i put a lot of people in danger . it 's just ... if i thought i could help ... but i ca n't . not anymore . hilary : absolutely . yes , we will call you tomorrow . thank you very much . okay . bye . all of my celebrity interviews are set . jordan : yeah ? you work fast , girl . hilary : well , i wish i could take all of the credit , but i owe it all to howard green . jordan : get out of here . the guy who sold gc buzz to devon ? hilary : one and the same . he moved out here . he 's a producer now , so i hired him to work on the l.a . segments . it 's kind of cool , huh ? me being his boss now . jordan : as long as he 's good with it . hilary : he is so well - connected . i mean , the man can work miracles , which he did for me . jordan : good for you . hilary : he just appreciates my talent , and he loves -- loves -- what i did with `` the hilary hour . `` jordan : hmm . hilary : he actually said that he can see a place for me here in los angeles . jordan : i got to admit , l.a. is looking real good on you . hilary : i just -- i love the energy here . it 's inspiring . people are breaking new ground . you know , they 're following their dreams and ... jordan : you 're thinking about sticking around after you tape your show tomorrow ? hilary : would it bother you if i did ? ashley : farewell glass of wine ? dina : none for me . thanks . ashley : suit yourself . dina : i 'd like to stay in town for a while and catch up with you and jack . ashley : we 're too busy running jabot . we do n't have any time to socialize . dina : well , i 'm sorry to hear that . but from what i 've read , you 're doing an admirable job . jabotgo , acquiring fenmore 's , and the virtual dressing room -- brilliant ideas . ashley : kind of surprised you managed to keep tabs . dina : i always have . i 'm sure john would be very proud of both of you . ashley : that 's interesting , is n't it ? considering you never gave a damn what he thought before . dina : well , i see you 're still hanging on to all of my failings as a wife as a mother . ashley : actually , i do n't think that much about you . but when i do , it 's just to make sure i do n't repeat your mistakes . that 's a promise that i gave ... my father as he lay dying , an event that you conveniently were absent for . dina : well , i wo n't take up any more of your time . but i do wish you well , ashley . and , please , give my love to jack and traci . ashley : [ sighs ] hilary : well , my marriage is over . nothing is holding me to genoa city . well , except for you , of course . jordan : [ chuckles ] nice save . hilary : so will you miss me if i move to the city of angels ? jordan : of course i will . hilary : yeah ? jordan : but i know how well you 'll do here . hilary : so you 're not the jealous , possessive type ? jordan : hell no . hilary : [ chuckles ] jordan : i just hope when you get your own network show and that big bel air estate that you do n't forget about us little people who helped you get there . hilary : i 'm sorry . who are you ? jordan : remember me now ? hilary : hmm . well , after a kiss like that , i ca n't really remember much of anything . jordan : yeah , i doubt that . look , lots of people , they come out to l.a. and they get intoxicated by the glitz . you ? i look into those beautiful eyes , and i do n't see stars . i see determination . hilary : i came with you on this trip , and it was n't to score some random interview . it was to take my tiny show to the next level . jordan : yeah . hilary : if it succeeds , it will be because of me . [ fingers tapping rhythmically ] phyllis : hello ! anybody ? excuse me ! anybody back there ? hello ! phyllis : hi ! [ chuckles ] finally . i thought everybody was taking a nap . [ chuckles ] sorry for the inconvenience . i was taking a call . phyllis : oh , it 's why i love the `` hold `` button . perfect for live , paying customers . hmm . welcome to the beverly palm . do you have a reservation ? phyllis : no , i actually do n't . i 'm not listed as a guest -- yet . but the room is in my husband 's name , uh , billy abbott . so if you could just give me a key , that 'd be great . i 'm afraid that 's impossible . phyllis : excuse me ? well , i ca n't give out a key to an unregistered guest . it 's against hotel policy . phyllis : oh ! it 's our anniversary . [ gasps ] phyllis : i 'm here to surprise him ! congratulations . i still need your husband 's approval to give you access to his room . gloria : i 'll have my usual . dina : oh . [ gasps ] oh , hello , darling . graham : there you are . dina : oh . graham : the suite is ready . dina : thank you for taking such good care of me . [ chuckles ] [ cell phone chimes ] dina : oh , excuse me . you -- you run on . i 'll be there in a second . graham : sure . gloria : thank you . hello . i 'm gloria . and you 're new in town . graham : what gave me away ? gloria : [ chuckles ] believe me , if you lived in genoa city , i would have spotted you a long time ago . graham : i 'm just visiting from paris . gloria : how nice for you . jack : mother ? dina : jack ! [ chuckling ] oh , darling ! oh ! jack ! [ chuckles ] and you 're still here . phyllis : i owe you an apology . [ sighs ] i was out of line earlier . it 's jet lag . it does a number on me . i hope that you can forgive me for how i spoke to you , anthony . certainly . phyllis : you 're amazing at what you do . thanks . i 'm still not gon na give you a key . phyllis : i get it . but what if i can prove to you that mr. billy abbott and i are indeed married ? okay , i 've got a card . i got a card somewhere . [ sighs ] phyllis : right there . oh . okay , why are you hiding from that woman ? phyllis : because like i said , i 'm surprising my husband . she 's a colleague of his . juliet something . if she saw me here , it would just spoil the whole thing . okay , you 're not gon na give up , are you ? phyllis : [ sighs ] if you flew all this way , would you ? i 'm not gon na give you a key . that 's final . but mr. abbott is staying in room 722 . that 's the best i can do . it 's up to him whether or not he lets you in . phyllis : you are a rock star . you 're not as pompous as you first seemed . well done . [ clicks tongue ] [ sighs ] jordan : want to grab some dinner ? hilary : we should probably do that eventually , huh ? jordan : i got this great vietnamese spot i want to go to in west hollywood . hilary : better than the saigon shack ? jordan : it 's a whole different league . juliet : hey , guys . jordan : what 's up , juliet ? what 's going on ? juliet : oh , hectic . nice to see you again , hilary . hilary : likewise . jordan : we 're supposed to be relaxing tonight . boss 's orders . juliet : i know . billy told me the same thing since we are going to be slammed tomorrow . i just had to wrap up some last - minute details . jordan : can i get you a drink ? juliet : after the day i 've had , if i started , i might not be able to stop . so how about you ? how 's everything going so far ? jordan : i 've been taking a lot of candids . posted that photo of you and lily hamming it up on the company website . juliet : i saw that . we are already getting good feedback from her fans . hilary : can i see it ? jordan : yeah . hilary : [ chuckles ] wow . that 's darling . looks like you two are having a blast . juliet : yeah , we 've become good chums . she 's been very warm and welcoming , luckily for me since i have n't had much time to do anything other than work . hilary : yeah , for a person who 's just started a new job , you seem to be wearing a lot of hats . juliet : and i would be wearing one more if cane had n't volunteering to handle all the behind - the - scenes stuff . hilary : yeah , you and cane . you guys look like you were getting along at the employee dinner . juliet : we do . cane and i bonded in tokyo . and when he returned , he went straight to victoria , put in a good word for me , and helped me get this gig . hilary : wow . what 'd you do to impress him ? juliet : i was just good at my job . jack : i knew you were in town . i was n't sure i 'd get to see you . dina : oh , my apologies , darling . i - i stopped by the house hoping to catch you , and i found ashley instead . jack : how 'd that go ? dina : as expected . but then i - i found you here . [ chuckles ] my handsome son . oh , oh , i 'm sorry , darling . this is graham , my companion . jack . graham : it 's a privilege . jack : same . mother , you are nothing if not consistent . dina : [ chuckles ] gloria : [ clears throat ] jack : dina mergeron , meet gloria fisher . gloria : hello . dina : were n't you married to jack 's father , my ex - husband john abbott ? gloria : yes . dina : hmm . gloria : until his sudden and very premature death . jack : gloria was very dedicated to my father , and she works for me now at jabot . dina : hmm . how interesting . gloria : you know , we 've only seen each other once in passing . i 'm so sorry i did n't recognize you . dina : oh , well , do n't worry about that , dear . women always notice graham first . gloria : [ chuckles ] well , if you will , um , excuse me , i have a pressing engagement . goodbye . tessa : wow . this salad is so fancy . i do n't know whether to wear it or to eat it . noah : [ chuckles ] the food here is fantastic . tessa : well , i promise not to embarrass you by trying to take a picture or ... asking which utensil to use . i will figure it out . this is right , right ? noah : hmm . tessa : i 'm kidding . [ both chuckle ] tessa : come on . relax . this is your scene . noah : you know , actually , i 'm more of a dive - bar type . tessa : look me in the eye and tell me that you did n't bring your last date here . noah : i did . tessa : hmm . i knew it ! noah : right before she broke off our engagement . tessa : oh , uh , wow . way to kill the mood . noah : no , you know , it 's fine . really . do n't worry about it . tessa : oh . noah : yet you still seem worried . tessa : i 'm just distracted . noah : sorry . i do n't follow . tessa : follow my gaze . noah : oh , god . it 's my mom . tessa : yeah , on a date with your ... not - dad . is this awkward ? noah : not really . tessa : i feel like it should be . noah : no , no . i 'm -- i 'm glad she 's out . i hope she 's having a great time . either way , let 's not let it get in the way of ours . sharon : you seem preoccupied . scott : you know , i 'm just trying to ignore the fact that your son and his date are awkwardly looking over at us . sharon : oh . [ chuckles ] yeah , i saw them , too , when we came in , but i decided not to do the mom thing and embarrass him . scott : fair enough . sharon : you were quiet on the drive over here , too . scott : was i ? i 'm sorry . i guess i 'm all over the place today . sharon : no , no , there 's no need to apologize . i just wondered if you were upset from your conversation with christine . scott : she just wanted to pick my brain about a case and thought i could maybe give her some suggestions as to what to do with it . sharon : really ? you 're a journalist , not a cop . scott : she knows i 'm a good researcher . so tell me more about the , uh , crisis hotline . um , i know it can get pretty intense , right ? sharon : oh , yeah . the whole time i just kept thinking how glad i was that they gave us that much training and -- and what a relief it was to be able to find the right words to give people . still , i know this may sound weird , because i did hear some heart - rending stories , but i enjoyed myself knowing that i was really making a difference . scott : i 'm not surprised . i knew you 'd be good at it . sharon : how ? scott : you 're a compassionate woman . i felt that from the first time we met . you , uh , you 're real , authentic , and have genuine empathy for people . sharon : you picked up all that just meeting me ? scott : it 's what i 'm trained to do . i can tell when people are lying or , uh , being phony . sharon : well , the work you do , it 's changed lives . it 's made things better . and i hope that i can say that someday . scott : oh , well , trust me , i 'm no saint . i 've screwed up plenty , made my fair share of mistakes . sharon : how ? scott : there have been times when i have , uh , not trusted my instincts , let my guard down when i should n't have . sharon : i 'm sorry . you know , we came here to have fun , and i should n't be asking these big , ponderous questions . scott : no , i 'm glad you did . and the truth is , i 've been debating whether or not i should share something with you . lily : oh , that was the best lobster risotto i have ever had . cane : i told you the restaurant was amazing . lily : it was amazing . cane : it was amazing . lily : i 'm gon na make sure that devon has all the seafood for gcac flown in direct from malibu . cane : hmm . lily : ooh ! or maybe i could come here myself and sample the food before it 's shipped out , right ? cane : or maybe we can come back next time for this trip , just the two of us . lily : fine . i 'll just suffer until then . cane : yeah , well , until then , i just want to celebrate your success , 'cause it 's all i want to savor . lily : have i told you lately that i love you ? cane : you do n't have to . you show me every day with everything you do . lily : aww . that 's so sweet . cane : yeah . you know , this commercial could turn you into a superstar . you know that , right ? lily : [ chuckles ] i do n't know . it 's just one commercial . i mean , i would love for it to be a success , but you and the twins always come first . cane : i never doubt that . you know that , right ? you know what ? whatever comes of this trip , i want you to know how proud i am of you . you know that ? yeah ? i 'm proud of you . billy : there 's a lemon tart on the menu . it 's nice and light . two spoons ? victoria : no , thanks . i think i 'm just gon na call it a night . billy : hey . you okay ? you were quiet at dinner . you were having fun at first , but ... victoria : and what ? i turned into an old fuddy duddy ? billy : i did n't say that . i would n't say that in a million years . what changed ? victoria : i just -- i just wish you did n't think that i always had to follow the rules . billy : come on , vick . i was just kidding . victoria : no , you were n't . billy : yeah , i was . it 's one of the things i admire about you , how organized and practical you are . victoria : oh , yeah . so fun and attractive . billy : it is attractive to a guy like me . trust me . look , i know that you do n't have the luxury of being spontaneous with the kids and brash & sassy . i get it . victoria : i always thought that 's why we clicked , you know , because i kept you focused and you brought out my fun side . billy : who knows how wild and crazy you can be ? i do . you can keep up with me . that 's saying something . victoria : i know . i mean , an uptight person would n't get wasted on rum punch and marry you in jamaica . billy : or get tattoos or pick me over your father . victoria : if i had to do it over again , knowing how our lives would be ... honestly , i would n't change anything . billy : me neither . jack : so once contracts are signed , i assume you 'll be heading back to france , start spending those hundreds of millions you made selling mergeron ? dina : well , i do n't want to rush into anything . jack : i 'm not sure what that means . dina : well , if it 's all right with you , jack , i would like to spend a few days here visiting my family . jack : the last time you were in town , you could n't get out of here fast enough . dina : well , that was then . i 'm hoping we can find time to catch up . jack : what 's wrong with now ? dina : oh , darling , i 'm still on paris time . and my body clock 's all turned around . i really need a good night 's sleep before i can function properly . may i call you tomorrow ? jack : sure . why not ? dina : [ chuckles ] thank you , darling . i knew you 'd understand . uh , well , have a lovely evening . jack : you , too . dina : i 'll be in touch . noah : marisa 's with her little girl in spain , which is a good thing . tessa : yeah , well , it sounds like a case of `` it was n't meant to be . `` noah : so , there 's my tale of woe . tessa : [ chuckles ] noah : tell me about yourself . where you from ? tessa : well , i was born in chicago . my family moved around a lot . my family is nothing like yours . noah : are you close with them ? tessa : no , i left home when i was 17 , and i never turned back . noah : so , uh , how 'd you end up here ? tessa : well , i was on my way to l.a. , and i ran out of money . noah : oh , i see . okay . that 's how you ended up at the coffeehouse singing for cash . tessa : yep . but then nikki newman , my fairy godmother , came and saved me . noah : well , it 's a bummer that your family could n't help you out more . tessa : i survived . noah : is there anyone you stay in contact with ? tessa : hmm . um , my younger sister . noah : oh , you have a sister . tessa : yeah . noah : i have two of those myself . tessa : oh , yes . noah : yeah , summer and faith . tessa : well , to kid sisters . noah : yeah . tessa : [ chuckles ] sharon : do n't tell me you have a wife in indianapolis and 15 kids . scott : i 'll save that confession for the hotline . sharon : whoo . now i can relax . no , this is about christine , is n't it ? scott : how 'd you know ? sharon : well , i can tell usually when someone 's fudging the truth . i 'm an expert liar . scott : whoa . sharon : well , at least i used to be . scott : i guess we have that in common . there 's been a time when i had to make a career out of lying . sharon : were all of your articles lies ? scott : no , no , no , no . never , never . with my writing , every word was true . i would never lie about the horrors i 've seen . but i have lived a , uh , double life at times . sharon : if it 's too painful for you to talk about , i 'll understand . scott : i want to tell you , sharon . because i care about you . sharon : so , you started covering the middle east . scott : i was based in london . i was working for a british news organization . sharon : oh , i 've always heard that 's a great place to live . scott : i loved it there . sharon : so why the middle east ? scott : that was part of my other , uh , career , for lack of a better word . i was recruited to work in intelligence . journalism was my cover . sharon : intelligence ? like what ? scott : government work . analysis , translating language , uh , looking for assets , worked in the field a little bit . sharon : sounds dangerous . scott : believe me , i was no james bond . oh , excuse me . can we actually get another glass of chardonnay for the lady , and i 'll take a martini . shaken , not stirred . [ cell phone chimes ] jack : [ sighs ] lily : i still ca n't believe the beach was right there ! cane : i 'm so glad you liked it . lily : i did . want to have a nightcap before we turn in ? cane : yeah . lily : or on second thought , maybe we should go back to our room . jordan : i hope not because of us . lily : well , who else ? jordan : i get that you and hilary are n't gon na be bffs . lily : no . never . jordan : but i hate that two of my favorite people ca n't get along . ca n't you at least be civil ? hilary : i 'd like that . i wish the both of you nothing but the best tomorrow . lily : [ chuckles ] cane : thank you for saying that . hilary : yeah . and , you know , juliet was telling jordan and i how much she loves working with you . i 'm sure the two of you are really tight . lily : yeah , they are . hilary : well , that 's great . and i 'm sure that you 're delighted that lily 's uniting the team like this . cane : yeah , i am , 'cause that 's one of her strengths . lily : yeah , and i 'm very proud of cane . not just for showing juliet the ropes , but also being a team player on this project . cane : yeah . lily : i 'm sure it 'll take a huge load off of billy 's mind tomorrow . cane : well , i 'm just happy i can make such a positive contribution . billy : this is me . do you want me to walk you to your room ? victoria : um , no , that 's okay . i 'm just down the hall . billy : okay . i had a really great time tonight . victoria : yeah , me , too . listen , i have a confession to make . billy : what 's that ? victoria : i went ahead and booked that trip to san diego for the kids and for us , you know , if our schedules clear up and we can go together as a family . billy : yeah . yeah , let 's do that . let 's make a plan . victoria : yeah ? billy : yeah . victoria : yeah , okay . i think it 'll be fun . billy : i think so , too . victoria : all right , so i 'll get a hold of hannah . billy : okay , good . i 'll see you bright and early . victoria : yes . best of luck , not that you 'll need it . you 're gon na be amazing . billy : thank you , vick , for everything . victoria : good night . billy : get your sleep . victoria : yeah . billy : okay . phyllis : surprise . [ next_on ] mariah : dina mergeron , a renowned figure in the international business community , is here to make a stunning announcement . howard : oh ! the beautiful and brilliant julie chen ! hilary : yes ! one of my journalism heroes . howard : wow . hilary : i have to meet her . | gloria gives his messages and his meeting for the next day before she calls it a night . jack asks her to stay but she tells him that she has a hot date . gloria reminds him that they have n't been together in weeks since everyone had found out about them . both dina and ashley share a tense meeting at jack 's house . ashley asks as to had let her in . both has slurs to throw at each other . noah and tessa enter the athletic club dining room but tessa feels awkward being here since this is noah 's turf . noah assures her that everything will be fine as they find a table . cane and lily make plans for the evening . victoria tries to assures billy that everything will be fine during the filming of the commercial tomorrow . victoria and billy reminisce about the past . sharon joins scott and christine at the police department . they discuss sharon 's psych class and her volunteering at a rehab center . christine asks to talk to scott alone . christine is surprised to see scott and sharon together . christine asks for scott 's help to capture a crime lord but scott refuses by telling her that he is now working for victor . dina and ashley discuss devon buying her company and that she is in town to finalize the deal . hilary is on the phone with her producer when jordan joins her . hilary tells jordan all about her talk with her producer and how things could be for her in hollywood . hilary asks jordan if he would miss her . jordan asks her if she was planning on staying on in hollywood for a few days after the taping of her show . hilary lets him know that she had no one waiting for her in genoa city . jordan kisses her . |
[ previously_on ] mia : if this baby is n't yours , will you still protect me from being indicted ? rey : you confessed to paul . it 's officially out of my hands . abby : i 'm actually on a break from men , dating , all of it . heh ... nate : but whenever you 're ready for a break from your break ... abby : you 'll be the first to know . victor : he felt terrible about what happened to delia . and you know by now it was an accident . my son admitted to it . took responsibility . and you stood up in court and you said you would forgive him . billy : it 's not enough , victor . adam : i 'm overwhelmed . being here is , uh , a lot to digest . apparently i 've done a lot of bad things . sharon : wha ... ? adam ? are you here ? adam : sharon ? sharon : um ... i knocked , but the door was open . did you leave it unlocked ? adam : no . sharon : are you sure ? adam : i 'm positive . victor : well , is he alone ? well , you keep an eye on him . i want to know where he goes and who he sees . okay . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ sighs ] sweetheart , kindly give me a call . i have some important news for you . rey : look , i know the doctor said 24 hours , but is there any indication that it could be less ? mia : i know you 're anxious to find out that this is n't your baby , but -- rey : i just want the truth , mia . arturo : why do n't you lie down ? all this stress ca n't be good for you or the baby . rey : i do n't know . those cramps kept paul from arresting her . mia : it 's getting old , rey . rey : would n't be the first time you used your pregnancy to keep yourself from going to jail . arturo : okay , lay off , man . she 's pregnant . obviously that does n't matter to you . rey : you know that 's a load of crap . arturo : oh , yeah . i can see how concerned you are . mia : i think you should leave , rey . rey : right . it 's gon na be a while before we hear anything , so -- mia : no , i mean go back to sharon and stop pretending you give a damn about me . or this baby . rey : i wanted to be a father more than anything . not like this . mia : yeah , well , this is the way it is . rey : yeah . thanks to you two . mia : look , there 's plenty of blame to go around , but it 's not just the three of us anymore . there 's another life involved . we need to get real here . rey : whatever the hell that means , mia . mia : it means it 's time to start being honest with each other . about everything . abby : hi . how was your meal ? nate : sure you want to know ? abby : well , how are we gon na improve if we do n't get honest feedback ? nate : i could n't agree more . abby : so , lay it on me . nate : how about i deliver a full review over drinks . say , later tonight ? abby : i have sworn off -- nate : drinking ? abby : men . [ chuckles ] nate : what if i told you i was moonlighting as a restaurant reviewer for cuisine du jour ? abby : between liver transplants ? nate : i believe women call it multitasking . abby : i believe men call it impossible . nate : so , uh , hard no on the drinks ? abby : do n't take it personally . victoria : you know , if nick had n't seen adam , i 'm not sure i 'd believe that he was alive . i still do n't know how he survived that explosion . billy : dude 's got nine lives . i was hoping he 'd used them up by now . victoria : how did no one know he was alive ? billy : i have no idea , because adam newman is not exactly low - profile , is he ? victoria : and then ... dad suddenly finds him ? billy : memory or no memory , adam is still adam . and there 's a reason why he turned up now . victoria : i just want to know what that is . adam : thank god . sharon : what are you doing with all that cash ? adam : safety net . sharon : you think you 'll need it ? adam : well , you know victor better than i do . sharon : i do n't think he 'd hurt you . adam : but you ca n't say for sure . sharon : there are no certainties when it comes to victor . adam : that 's what i thought . sharon : you always keep that much money around ? adam : when i 'm winning . so , yeah . pretty much all the time . all here . but someone managed to get the door open . sharon : i did n't see anyone . adam : oh , they probably took off when they saw you coming . does n't look like they were inside . uhp . spoke too soon . sharon : what is it ? adam : i wonder who this is . sharon : her name is delia . adam : do i know her ? in terms of treating sensitivity , additional sponsorship rey : now you want to be honest ? arturo : now , do n't be such a jerk , rey . rey : that 's great , coming from you . mia : stop it , both of you . we need to discuss the baby . rey : i already told you -- if it 's mine , i will step up . mia : `` step up `` ? that 's not love , rey . that 's ... obligation . that 's not what i want for my child . rey : [ scoffs ] where do you get off judging what kind of parent i 'm gon na be ? arturo : [ scoffs ] you 're the only one judging here , rey . always . you 're always acting like you 're better than all of us . rey : that 's not true . arturo : you think that mia and i are a bunch of screw - ups , and that you had absolutely nothing to do with all the crap that went down ? rey : you both cheat on me back in miami , and then you sleep with my wife again after we get back together . maybe -- maybe even get her pregnant ! and somehow i 'm responsible ? arturo : why do you think she came to me in the first place , rey ? and then again in gc ? because you were never there . you were never there because you loved your job way more than you loved mia . rey : i was busting my ass to try and keep this family together . arturo : yeah , we all know how much you sacrificed . rey : yeah , but you never appreciated what i did for you . arturo : that 's a bunch of bull . rey : sleeping with my wife was all i ever needed to know . arturo : rey , i did a lot of stupid things growing up . but what happened with mia and me , we never meant ... [ sighs ] i love you . mia : we both love you . rey : those are words . those are words , mia . empty ones . mia : not to me . our marriage may have failed , but ... i tried , rey . i believe you did , too . we can both honestly say we gave it our best shot . rey : i can't . adam : does this have anything to do with me being a fugitive ? sharon : you know about that ? adam : it 's one of the headlines i read when i was researching adam newman . it said that he -- i was on the run from the police when the explosion happened . sharon : did you tell victor ? adam : he told me not to worry about it . sharon : he took care of it . adam : i want to know . whatever it is . sharon : when was the last time victor was here ? adam : you think he left it ? sharon : it 's a good way to jolt your memory . adam : tell me . this delia , how do i know her ? sharon : through you sister . adam : victoria ? sharon : yes . she ... adam : all right , i think i should talk to victoria about this . sharon : uh , no . i do n't think that 's a good idea . adam : sharon , i ca n't pick and choose what parts of my past that i remember . sharon : okay . um , let me just call her first and prepare her . [ cellphone rings ] victoria : it 's sharon . hello , sharon . sharon : hi , victoria . i 'm with adam . he 's trying to fill in some of the blanks in his life . victoria : any luck with that ? sharon : well , it 's pretty overwhelming . that 's why i 'm calling you . he wants to meet with you . he 's ready to move forward , and there are things that i did n't feel were my place to tell him . is this too soon ? victoria : sharon , i know this -- this has been very hard on all of us , including you . i 'm sure that dad did n't give you much of a choice about being in the middle of all of this . sharon : well , you know victor . victoria : i know that he 's not above using your past with adam to his advantage . i - i just hope that , um ... i hope you 're okay . you okay ? sharon : i 'm fine . thanks for asking . victoria : tell adam to meet me at ... sharon : he 'll be there . victoria : he wants to meet me . billy : let 's go . victoria : no . no , no , no . billy , i think that 's a really bad idea . billy : vick , i need to look him in the eyes , okay ? i 'm coming with you . sharon : are you sure about this ? adam : i 'm sure . rey : in the beginning , i thought ... this is what i wanted . you . [ sighs ] this life . our marriage . i loved you . mia : i loved you , too . rey : then ... something ... mia : something broke . rey : i could n't admit that my feelings for you had changed . even after i met sharon and -- mia : you started to feel for her what you once felt for me . rey : the more i told myself it was wrong -- mia : the more you fell in love with her . rey : i 'm sorry . mia : no more apologies . you 're happy . [ rey scoffs ] that 's all i 've ever wanted . rey : what about you ? arturo : we 're actually thinking about heading back to miami . mia : obviously we need to wait for the test results before we decide anything . arturo : yeah . if it 's my baby , i - i think it 's best for us to get a fresh start for our family . rey : and if it 's mine ? mia : i think it 's best for everyone if we put some miles between us . rey : okay , look , no matter who the father is , we 're gon na make this work . mia : baby 's gon na need both of you . especially if i end up in jail . arturo : do n't think like that . mia : no , i confessed to paul . i 'm gon na face charges for what i did . there 's no stopping that . rey : maybe there is . nate : i 've got a proposition for you . abby : i thought i was clear before . nate : not that kind of proposition . well , not exactly . abby : is this a riddle ? nate : more of a challenge . abby : okay , what is this not - exactly - proposition riddle - challenge that you have for me ? nate : i tell you a riddle . if you ca n't solve it , i get to take you to dinner . abby : and if i can ? nate : hmm . i donate the cost of dinner to your favorite charity . what do you say ? abby : i am all about helping the less fortunate . nate : do n't get cocky . it 's a doctor riddle . abby : go for it . nate : an appendectomy is to remove your appendix . a tonsillectomy is to remove your tonsils . what is it when you remove a growth from your head ? abby : a haircut . nate : [ sighs ] you 're good . abby : [ chuckles ] do n't feel bad . i 'm sure the abbott - winters foundation will appreciate your very generous donation . nate : double or nothing . abby : you had your shot . nate : come on . it 's for a good cause . abby : bye , nate . oh , my god . [ gasps ] does the rest of the family know ? victoria : yes . adam : victoria . victoria : yeah . sharon said you wanted to talk . adam : thank you for meeting with me . i - i really appreciate -- billy : i think that 's -- that 's close enough . i did n't have to run for help . nate : you okay ? abby : you knew he was alive ? victoria : i just found out . abby : who else knows ? besides sharon ? nick ? nikki ? dad 's chauffeur ? victoria : i assumed dad told you . abby : yeah , because he always keeps me in the loop . how long have you known ? victoria : we 're just seeing each other for the first time . abby : how long , victoria ? adam : abby , this is my fault . i should have called you . it 's been a lot to take in . i - i 've been going at it kind of slow . i do n't remember anything before the explosion , and for a while after . abby : did they tell you you were wanted by the police ? adam : victor took care of that . abby : [ scoffs ] of course he did . adam : i 'd like for us to get to know each other . abby : you know where to find me . um ... let me show you to a table . adam : thank you . i take it we 've met . billy : yeah . we 've met . adam : must be strange , having to introduce yourselves to me . billy : strange does n't begin to cover it . i 'm billy . abbott . rey : thanks for doing this . paul : oh , no problem . so , uh ... how are mia and the baby ? rey : they 're fine . paul : well , that 's good news . so , um , false alarm , or ... ? rey : yeah . paul : did , um , mia tell you about the conversation we had before she was taken to the hospital ? rey : she never meant to hurt lola . paul : your sister almost died . rey : lola 's liver problems had nothing to do with her accident . in fact , it may have saved her life . paul : [ scoffs ] that 's an interesting way of looking at it . rey : if she had n't gotten hurt , she may have not gotten the transplant in time . paul : so you think mia deserves a free pass for this ? rey : lola does n't want to press charges . paul : what about abby ? rey : she 's not interested in pursuing this , either . paul : huh . well , it 's pretty hard tow in a case when the victim refuses to testify . i think the d.a . would agree with me there . rey : so we 're good , then ? paul : um ... there is one thing that continues to bug me . and that is how the officer in charge of this investigation handled things . victor : well , sweetheart , i wanted to tell you about adam . abby : just not as much as you wanted to tell everyone else . i 'm used to it . victor : abby -- abby : who knows ? maybe adam will be the first newman who actually considers me a member of the family . victor : sweetheart , what you must know -- abby : i 've got to go . maybe the next time someone comes back from the dead , you could shoot me a text . billy : so , no memory , huh ? adam : not of adam newman . billy : hmm . and i 'm sure victor 's working overtime trying to help you remember who you are . adam : oh , i get the feeling he 's been pretty selective on what he 's told me . that 's why the only person i trust is sharon . she told me you could explain this to me . can you tell me who she is ? billy : [ sniffles ] where did you get this ? adam : someone left it at the place i 'm staying . sharon said her name is delia . victoria : yes . delia abbott . adam : wait a minute . abbott ? billy : abbott , yes . my daughter . [ sighs ] you killd her . victoria : it was an accident . billy : you ran her over with your car . and then you drove away to leave her to die on the side of the road . right where i found her . adam : i knew that i hit her and i - i just left her there ? billy : what i do know is that you destroyed the evidence . adam : wait a minute . evidence ? billy : dee 's scarf . you burned it . and then good old victor found the truth and , in classic form , he used it to blackmail you . i was obsessed with trying to find out who took my daughter . i spent every day , every minute of every day looking for clues , anything to find out . and it destroyed my marriage . it destroyed me . it destroyed my life . adam : okay , if i 'd have known , i would have done something . billy : no , you did know , adam . and you lied about it . you kept it quiet . but my obsession paid off , and it led me straight back to you . adam : [ snorts softly ] you must have wanted to kill me . billy : i held you at gunpoint , and we drove around the city -- to every one of dee 's favorite places , as a reminder of all the places that she 'll never go again . adam : i , uh ... i ca n't imagine what it is like to lose a child . this does n't mean much -- probably nothing -- but i am sorry . billy : you ca n't be sorry for something you do n't remember . victoria : you say that someone left this picture of delia at the place you 're staying ? adam : sharon thinks it was victor . that he was hoping i would see delia 's picture . that remembering something so terrible would shake something loose . holy mother of thin . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . adam : i 'm sorry that victor dragged all this up again . victoria : it 's taken us a long time to come to terms with losing delia . adam : i do n't know how you 'd ever do something like that . billy : do you have any idea what 's in store for you if you do n't remember who you are ? adam : i 'm not sure what you mean . billy : well , it 's , i mean , a dream come true for victor . he has a son with a clean slate . adam : why would he want to do that ? billy : to make you whoever he wants you to be . adam : by controlling what i remember . billy : by controlling you . and this right here , this is exactly how he 's gon na do it , because victor does not care who he hurts as long as he gets what he wants . adam : which is what ? billy : the last place i want to be is inside victor 's head . victoria : what do you want ? adam : [ sighs ] not this . billy : well , this , adam , this is not gon na stop . adam : yeah , i can feel it already . oh , he has plans for me . in his world , his family , his company . god ! you know , i had a life in vegas . a good one . i should 've never let victor talk me into coming back here . billy : he has a way of making people do what they do n't want to do . adam : i am sorry about your daughter . and for bringing up all that pain . victoria : dad used you . adam : [ sniffles ] it 's not gon na happen again . nate : that , uh , drink offer still stands . not a date . abby : [ sighs ] nate : just a friend listening . abby : you are a really nice guy , nate -- nate : let 's , uh , leave it at that for now . abby : deal . rey : must feel like i betrayed you . paul : well , you did . i even gave you a chance to earn back my trust . rey : that felt like i was being set up . paul : well , i suspected you were protecting mia . i was hoping i was wrong . rey : i 'm sorry i failed your test . paul : so am i . you were a good cop . rey : it 's the only thing i ever wanted to do . paul : well ... you risked everything . rey : for my family . paul : sharon before that . rey : maybe i 'm better working outside the law . paul : if you can stay out of jail , i 'd agree . rey : is that where i 'm heading ? paul : you know , rey , you lost your job , your marriage , possibly your relationship with your brother . it seems like that 's punishment enough . rey : so you 're not gon na pursue charges against me ? paul : i 'm pretty sure i can convince the district attorney not to file charges . rey : thanks , chief . paul : [ sighs ] you can thank me by staying out of trouble . rey : i 'll do my best . mia : rey . did you talk to chief williams ? rey : he 's not gon na pursue charges against either one of us . mia : thank god ! and thank you , rey . rey : now all we have to do is wait for the results of the paternity test . victor : yeah . i 'll talk to you soon . thank you . adam : you 've been messing with me . victor : calm down , son . adam : no . you stop trying to control me . victor : let 's just talk about this , all right ? adam : okay . about what ? what a brilliant businessman i am ? the special relationship that we had ? all the things that paint a rosy picture of my past ? victor : we can talk about anything you want . adam : okay . how about the fact that i ran down a little girl and i killed her ? victor : hmm . you talked to victoria ? adam : mm - hmm . and billy abbott , who practically wanted to murder me because of what i did . victor : adam , i told you that you had some dark secrets in your past . adam : you downplayed them . focused on what you wanted me to know . victor : are you accusing me of rewriting history ? adam : no , i think you would do anything to make me into the man that you want me to be . victor : that is necessary . adam : [ snorts softly ] you knew about delia , and you did n't tell me . victor : it was n't my place . adam : what else have n't you told me ? victor : what do you want to talk about ? adam : the truth ! okay ? i need to know if i 'm the kind of man that -- that would run down a little girl and leave her in the road to die . is that who i am , victor ? adam : if i 'm gon na accept who i am , i need to know the truth about my past -- all of it . victor : i agree with you . adam : okay , then why have you just given me bits and pieces ? victor : because , my son , i did n't want to overwhelm you . adam : you had no right to keep things from me , no matter how bad they were . victor : adam , everyone has things they 're not very proud of . adam : we are not talking about failing a test or -- or getting into a bar fight . i killed someone . victor : it was an accident . adam : [ sighs ] well , tell that to billy . victor : well , billy was the father . i can only imagine what he and victoria went through while they were grieving . but you know what ? they were n't the only ones . you grieved , as well . you were wracked with remorse and guilt , son . adam : and you were the one that planted the picturef delia to help me remember that . victor : do yourself a favor -- do n't let whatever you discover now stop you from pushing forward , okay ? adam : if it 's more memories like this , maybe i 'm better off not remembering . victor : that is not the adam that i know . adam : ahh . fearless . another quality i do n't remember . victor : that 's right . you would n't be scared off by this . i want you to push forward . and eventually you will discover everything about yourself . adam : [ sighs ] i 'm not sure that i want to . victor : mm - hmm . abby : can i have the waiter bring you anything ? billy : i think we 're fine . thanks , abby . abby : okay . well , i will let you get back to , um ... whatever it is you were discussing . victoria : abby . i 'm sorry that nobody told you about adam . abby : are you surprised ? maybe it was the way i was brought into the world -- without dad 's consent or knowledge -- or maybe one smart , successful daughter is enough for him . victoria : [ sighs ] that 's not true . dad loves you . abby : dad loves all of his children . just not equally . victoria : [ sighs ] god , what a mess . billy : what 'd you expect ? adam 's back . victoria : you know , the minute i saw him , every possible emotion just hit me at once . billy : yeah , i zeroed in on one . victoria : i ca n't help feeling relieved that he survived the explosion . even happy . but ... [ sighs ] billy : you do n't have to censor your feelings on adam with me , vick . victoria : when you and he were talking about dad 's plans for him , i could n't help that old resentment rising up in me again . billy : you 're gon na make me defend him , are n't you ? victoria : why ? billy : 'cause it 's not adam 's fault that you feel jealous or insecure . it 's your dad . this is all on him , the way he 's handled the situation . lies and deceit . not telling anybody that adam was alive , not telling anybody about his plans to bring him back here . he just springs it on everyone . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : what ? victoria : i 'm sorry . i 'm sitting here worried about myself . i should be asking you if you 're okay . billy : [ exhales heavily ] when we were on our way over here , i , uh -- i could n't help but think about seeing him for the first time again . you know , i wanted to watch him to see if he was telling the truth about this amnesia . victoria : yes , it 's understandable that you would think that . billy : but then he pulled this picture out of dee ... and it all went out the window . 'cause the truth is it does n't matter if he 's got amnesia or not . i was looking into the eyes of the guy that killed my daughter . and it all came flooding back . finding her on the side of the road . holding her in my arms . waiting for the ambulance . begging her not to leave me . and then finding out that -- [ sniffles ] [ sighs ] rey : [ sighs ] i missed you . sharon : has it really only been one day since we 've seen each other ? rey : the craziest 24 hours of my life . sharon : tell me . rey : [ inhales deeply ] all right . short version ... is i 'd rather be doing this . sharon : did you explain everything to lola ? rey : i did . [ sighs ] she understood i could n't turn mia in because of the baby . sharon : and how are they ? rey : they 're fine . something about false labor pains . sharon : and what about the charges against her ? rey : i spoke to paul . he does n't feel like there 's enough evidence to file charges against either one of us . sharon : so it 's over ? rey : not quite . sharon : what do you mean ? rey : we 're running a paternity test . sharon : well , better to know , right ? rey : yeah . what about you and adam ? sharon : um ... nothing that ca n't wait . rey : well , in that case ... [ knock on door ] ignore it . sharon : no , i did n't hear anything . rey : good , good . [ knock on door ] adam : sharon , it 's adam . sharon : um ... rey : go ahead . go ahead . sharon : sorry . rey : it 's fine . adam : can i come in ? i 've always been excited for what 's next . victoria : [ sighs ] it was really a shock seeing him . billy : like getting hit by lightning . victoria : most people do n't survive that . billy : well , i 'm here . still in on piece . victoria : what about going forward ? billy : we 're gon na be fine . both of us . we 're gon na be fine . victoria : you sound so sure . billy : did you see adam when he left ? victoria : yes , i did . he seemed angry with the way dad handled things . billy : yeah , well , victor overplayed his hand . which is bad news for him but good news for us -- and potentially adam . victoria : how so ? billy : your brother figured out that victor is dealing from the bottom of the deck . so it 's only a matter of time before he cuts his losses and he heads back to las vegas . rey : rey rosales . nice to meet you . adam : you , too . i , uh -- i came at a bad time . rey : no , no . it 's all right . you obviously need someone to talk to , and sharon wants to help . sharon : i 'll walk you out . thank you . rey : you 're welcome . and as long as we pick up where we left off . in case you forgot . sharon : not a chance . [ sighs ] adam : sorry . sharon : how did it go with victoria ? adam : well , billy was with her . sharon : oh , no . adam : now i understand why you , uh , did n't want to tell me about delia . sharon : adam , no . adam : how could you not ? i mean , when i found out what kind of person this adam guy was , i wanted to -- [ scoffs ] `` this adam guy . `` he 's me . i am the hit - and - run driver that ran down a little girl and left her in the road to die . sharon : there 's a lot more to it than that . that 's what victor said . sharon : you know , he and i do n't often agree , but in this case , he 's right . adam : [ sniffles ] even so . if this is who i am , i do n't think i can deal with any more memories . sharon : the adam i knew wanted to learn from his mistakes and be a better person . adam : do you think that 's who i am ? sharon : i think that 's who you can be . victor : nicholas , this is your father . i 've left several messages . i expect you to call me back . this is urgent , all right ? | arturo , mia and rey have an honest talk about their past . arturo and mia tell rey they love him and never meant to hurt him when they slept together . rey tells mia that he should have been honest with her sooner about the fact that he was in love with sharon and maybe the could have avoided some pain . arturo and mia tell rey they are going back to miami hoping for a fresh start but mia worries about going to jail . rey talks to paul who agrees there is n't enough evidence to press charges since neither abby or lola want to testify against mia because she is pregnant . nate asks abby out for drinks and she tells him she has taken a break from men so they agree to just be friends for now . adam finds a picture of delia on the floor in the tack house and asks sharon who she is so sharon takes him to talk to victoria . victoria and adam and billy talk at society and abby is shocked when she sees adam . abby is once again hurt that victor told everyone in the family adam was alive but her and calls victor to give him a piece of her mind . billy tells adam the details of delia 's death and warns him that if sharon is right and victor left delia 's picture at the tack house to jog his memory then victor will try to control him . adam confronts victor to tell him to stop trying to control his life . adam goes to sharon 's house and interrupts a romantic reunion with rey to talk to her . sharon explains to adam that delia 's death changed him because he felt deeply remorseful and was trying to become a better person . victor is worried that nick has n't returned any of his messages and he tells him that he has to talk to him right away . |
phyllis : um ... did you hear me ? i said i 'm your mother . daniel : you 're phyllis ? phyllis : yeah , yeah , i am . daniel : when you talked to me before -- phyllis : when i talked to you before , i , you know , i was n't ... i , you know , i just did n't want to tell you who i was , because i was a little frightened that -- that you might ... daniel : i might what ? phyllis : well , i heard that you did n't want to see me . daniel : and ? phyllis : i did n't want to upset you . daniel : but now -- phyllis : well , now i -- i want to see you . i - i want to see you , because i knew that you were in town , and -- and i just ... i just had to see you , daniel . daniel : why ? phyllis : because you 're my son . daniel : no , i 'm not . i do n't even know you . take it easy . phyllis : no , no , wait , wait , wait . one second . [ scene_break ] sharon : if you 're looking for nicholas , he went back to the office . victor : actually , i 'm here to see you , sharon . sharon : oh . you are ? victor : i just wanted to let you know how pleased i am that things are working out between you and nikki , that you 're putting your differences aside , and that she 's helping you with whatever crisis you 're going through because of cameron kirsten . sharon : what did she tell you ? victor : there 's no reason to be upset . she just said that you were rather troubled initially when cameron kirsten had disappeared , but now that he 's back in town , your mind seems to have been put at ease and that you can put things behind you now . sharon : yeah , yeah , uh , that 's what i 'm doing . victor : how are things going between you and my son ? sharon : never better . victor : well , that 's wonderful to hear . i 'm here because i 'd like to ask you to do something for me . or rather , for our family . [ scene_break ] michael : sleep well , little brother . ( sighs ) i 'll go get some coffee . kevin : no , mikey . do n't go . michael : i 'm sorry , kiddo . i did n't mean to wake you up . kevin : it 's okay . kevin : i was having the nicest dream . michael : really ? about what ? kevin : you . you were saying all these cool things . michael : well , does n't sound like me . such as ? kevin : how sorry you were ... for leaving me when we were kids ... and how much you wanted me to live . michael : wow . michael : you could n't possibly have heard all those things . you were unconscious . kevin : what ? you actually said that stuff ? michael : yeah . and i meant it . i meant every word of it . kevin : wow . did i almost die or something ? michael : hmm , yeah . it was ... it was pretty touch and go there for awhile . kevin : well , that explains it . michael : explains what ? kevin : people always say things they do n't mean when it 's too late . michael : mnh - mnh . no . see ... but it 's not too late . listen to me . it 's not too late , not for us . because starting right now at this very moment , i 'm gon na be the brother that you never had . [ scene_break ] neil : hey , baby . dru : hey . neil : you , uh , feelin ' better ? dru : little bit . neil : yeah . hey , i know how hard this whole hair loss situation has been for you . dru : havin ' you in my corner helps a lot , you know ? neil : i will always be in your corner . you know that . dru : you know , when i came out , you looked like you were deep in thought . what 's up ? neil : you know , sweetheart , after all you 're going through here , i ... maybe -- maybe we should n't talk about it . dru : what ? neil : kevin fisher . [ scene_break ] chris : mmm . this is the life . danny : boy , i 'll say -- a home - cooked meal , wonderful woman ... chris : your son , who conveniently went out for awhile . danny : yeah , but not forever . chris : we better get dressed . ( doorbell rings ) chris : oh . danny : uh - oh . do you think daniel forgot his key ? chris : no , i actually think that is a messenger . i ordered a pick up . i have an envelope over here . can you grab the door ? danny : sure . chris : thanks . danny : you 're not a messenger . paul : nice robe . [ scene_break ] raul : hey . hey . j.t . : hey , man . raul : i got here as fast as i could . j.t . : thanks , buddy . raul : so what 's going on ? colleen left ? j.t . : yep . it 's like i told you on the phone , man , she 's , uh , she 's gone . just like that . went back to new york to live with her mom . i still ca n't believe it actually happened . raul : i 'm sorry , man . so she caught you off guard , huh ? j.t . : yeah . i guess the whole l.a. scene was too much for her . j.t . : damn it , man . i thought she 'd be there every step of the way with me . i really did . but she said she was doing it for my own good . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) raul : who was that ? j.t . : shiloh . she keeps calling me , leaving me phone messages , saying i can kiss my career good - bye if i do n't get back to l.a. as soon as possible . raul : you mean , you just -- j.t . : yeah , yeah . i just took off . i 'm supposed to be at a party right now . j.t . : i could n't do it , man . when i found out colleen had left , i ... i had to go after her . j.t . : man , my -- my whole life 's tied up with that girl , raul . i did n't know what to do without her . still do n't . [ scene_break ] michael : i mean it . i am gon na make it up to you ... michael : all those times that i should have been there , and i was n't . kevin : do n't be sad , mikey . it 's not your fault i 'm here . michael : do you , uh , remember , uh ... do you remember anything about what happened ? kevin : i do n't want to talk about it . michael : that 's okay . michael : you 're wrong , though . it is my fault . you know , i should 've been ... ( sighs ) i should 've been more supportive , especially after you made bail . kevin : i 'm the one who ran . michael : that 's because you were terrified to be behind bars . kevin : ( groans ) they messed me up pretty good , did n't they ? michael : look , you know , do n't sweat it . dr. walker says you 're gon na be as good as new in a couple of weeks . kevin : so no `` get out of jail free `` card ? michael : hey . why do n't you let me worry about that , okay ? kevin : i ca n't go back there , mikey . i wo n't . michael : you might have to , pal . kevin : well , then i wish i 'd never woke up . [ scene_break ] sharon : victor , i would do anything to help this family . victor : i 'm very glad to hear that , sharon . did you say nicholas was at the office ? sharon : yeah , is that a problem for you ? victor : so you 've heard ? sharon : about your gracious offer to allow nick to help you out with your community service while neil winters runs newman enterprises ? yeah , i heard all about that . victor : does that disturb you ? sharon : yeah , it disturbed me . i think that it 's cruel and demeaning . how could you put your son in such an untenable position , and why would you think that he would accept that ? [ scene_break ] daniel : you 're not my mother , not in any way that matters . now take your hand off of me , because i 'm leaving . phyllis : no . do n't , do n't , do n't , do n't . stop for a second . just talk to me . just talk to me for a second , okay ? just for ... just tell me a little bit about yourself , and then you can go . your -- your dad said that you were into computers , and i 'm into computers , too . daniel : i 'm not `` into `` them . we use them at school . and so does everybody else who does n't live in a cave . phyllis : okay , listen , i - i know that you go to school in switzerland . i - i know that . and that must be incredible . i 've only been there a couple times , to -- to europe . but -- but what 's that like ? daniel : it 's like anyplace else . phyllis : no , it 's not . they have all that chocolate there . that 's what switzerland is known for , right ? daniel : i would n't know . phyllis : i know . of course you would not know , because look at you . you 're ... you must be an athlete or something . you ... what ... do you play any sports ? daniel : some . phyllis : what -- what sports do you play ? daniel : i lettered in crew last year . phyllis : oh , that 's the rowing one , right ? daniel : right . phyllis : see , i knew that . did you have any friends on the team ? daniel : yeah , a few . phyllis : good . are you close to them ? do you miss them ? daniel : yeah , i had friends . i used to spend my holidays with them and their families . you know , always on the outside , lookin ' in at the kind of family life that i never had . phyllis : sweetheart ... daniel : ( laughs ) do n't call me that . i 'm not your `` sweetheart . `` maybe i was when i was a little kid , and i did n't know any better . phyllis : listen , i realize that , um , there 's a lot of hurt , and that -- daniel : hurt , hurt , hurt ? ( laughs ) please . you do n't even know the meaning of the word . or maybe you do . maybe you get off on it . i do n't know . is that how it is with you ... mom ? [ scene_break ] raul : are you telling me that you just took off ? j.t . : yeah . raul : j.t . , have you ever heard of a telephone ? j.t . : do n't start with me , all right , man ? i had to do this face - to - face . j.t . : besides , if i would 've waited , i would 've missed saying good - bye . raul : yeah ... but what about your music , huh ? you know what , what about the contracts that you signed ? j.t . : oh , believe me , i know shiloh is n't happy with me right now . j.t . : but i do n't want to think about it . raul : well , you 're gon na have to . j.t . , there 's a lot of people in l.a. that are counting on you . j.t . : yeah , well , there were a lot of people counting on me here , too , raul . raul : yeah , but she 's gone now , j.t . j.t . : what ? raul : no , listen . i know it 's rough , bro , but -- j.t . : she meant the world to me , man . raul : i know . j.t . : do you understand that ? raul : i know . j.t . : damn it . raul : but you 're gon na have to pick up the pieces now and move on . you got ta pick up that phone . you got ta face shiloh and those people in l.a . j.t . : yeah , well , it 's not gon na be that easy . raul : what do you mean ? why ? do n't tell me you bought a one - way ticket or something ? j.t . : no . but i wish i had . [ scene_break ] dru : do we have to talk about this guy ? he is behind bars where he belongs . he 's not gon na be able to hurt any more young girls . let it go . neil : oh , yeah ? but it still does n't seem right , dru . dru : what 's not right about it ? what 's not right about it ? a man who put our daughter through a horrible ordeal ... neil : he was arrested for a completely different crime . dru : so what ? who cares ? neil : `` so what ? who cares ? `` so the end justifies the means ? dru : oh , listen , we have been through this already . he committed sick crimes , and now he 's gon na have to pay for something . neil : i 'm not feelin ' you on that , you know ? because , what , we have evidence here that he probably had nothing to do with what happened to brittany . now if we do n't go to the police and tell them what we know -- dru : he takes the fall . neil : yes , that 's right ... dru : good . neil : he takes the fall . dru : i do n't care . then the scales of justice will be balanced . neil : darlin ' , you -- you know that i want kevin fisher to pay for what he 's done to our daughter . but we ca n't turn a blind eye to the facts or to the law , can we ? dru : if you 're asking me , i 'm sayin ' , yes , we can . neil : hey . dru : oh , yes . neil : you 're forgetting something else . dru : what ? neil : if kevin fisher is convicted of trying to kill brittany , then whoever intended to murder that girl is running loose on the streets somewhere . are you okay with that ? 'cause i 'm not . [ scene_break ] michael : do n't talk like that , kevin . kevin : it 's the truth . i 'd rather die than go back to that hellhole . michael : all right . you know , i know how you feel . and you 're just gon na have to hang in there . i 'm gon na clear your name . kevin : ca n't you talk to the doctors and tell ' em -- michael : tell 'em what ? tell 'em what , that you do n't like confined spaces because your father was a whack job who locked you in a closet , that our mother was a spineless wimp who was too afraid of the jerk to stick up for you ? kevin : i do n't care . i do n't care what you tell 'em as long as you convince them to keep me here , at least until after the trial . michael : it 's not like a hotel . you ca n't wave your credit card and extend your stay . kevin : please , mikey . you 're a lawyer . they 'll listen to you , i know they will . michael : kevin , even if they wanted to , it 's not up to them . you 're in police custody . kevin : i thought you said you would help me . michael : i am , anyway i can . you are asking the impossible . kevin : this is crazy , mike . i 'm innocent . why wo n't anyone believe me ? michael : i believe you , kevin . i believe you . kevin : please , i 'm begging you . do n't let them take me back . michael : you see , just calm down . i 'm gon na take care of this . kevin : i got ta get outta here . michael : okay , just -- kevin : somebody help me get outta here . michael : kevin , kevin , stay down , please . lauren : i do n't care . i i demand to see kevin fisher . how can you be so heartless ? michael : do n't move . all right , look , do n't move . i 'll be right ... let me see what 's going on . lauren : this is an outrageous abuse of pow -- michael , thank god . would you please tell this man that i can go see kevin ? michael : what 's the problem , detective ? hank : fisher could still be dangerous . i ca n't take that chance . michael : the only reason my brother is in here is because of police negligence . let the lady in . i 'll take responsibility if anything happens . hank : all right . i 'll , uh , allow ms. fenmore to go in , but only for a few mines . and you have to be searched , and , also , you have to leave your purse here . lauren : fine . hank : we 're locking the door behind you . you sure you want to do this ? lauren : kevin would never hurt me , not in a million years . [ scene_break ] victor : i see that nicholas has interpreted the facts as he sees them from his point of view . sharon : well , what do you expect ? he 's my husband . he tells me how he feels . victor : and how does he feel ? sharon : he 's hurt . he 's really hurt . victor : that 's why i 'm here . sharon : why , to hurt him some more ? victor : because i would like you to understand my point of view . sharon : i understand . i mean , we all do . i mean , you 're victor newman . you call all the shots . victor : sharon , if it only were that simple . do you know that i 've been laying awake for nights trying to figure out how to forgive my son for turning me in to the federal authorities , trying to figure out how we move on from here ? sharon : well , throwing him out of newman was n't a great start . victor : i remember the day when you found out i was going to be arrested . how you came to me , and how you told me how horrified you were . sharon : i was sick about it , especially because of the kids . it broke my heart . victor : you do n't think it broke mine ? it was as if someone had plunged a knife into my heart . you know , i 've done a lot of reading in my life , and the bible and mythology and great literature is full of conflicts between fathers and sons , primordial conflicts . but when it involves your own flesh and blood , it 's very difficult to deal with . sharon : victor , i still do n't understand . victor : sharon , i think you do . i know you do . sharon : your pain , yes . but i do n't understand how throwing your son out of your own company will accomplish anything except maybe create more hard feelings . [ scene_break ] chris : hi . paul : hi . are you sure i 'm not interrupting ? danny : look , i can , you know , i can make myself scarce , if you like . chris : it 's up to paul . paul : no , that 's really not necessary , as long as , you know , whatever we talk about remains between us . danny : absolutely . chris : let 's sit down . paul : um , i 'm here about the fisher case . chris : kevin . paul : yeah , you heard what happened to him down at the lockup , right ? chris : brutally beaten by his cellmates . none of them are talking , of course . paul : fisher was arrested for aggravated battery , but they 're thinking about elevating the charges to attempted murder . danny : sounds like a nice guy . paul : well , no , he 's not . that 's part of the problem . chris : and what is the problem , at least the part you think i can help you with ? paul : well , chris , that 's just it . i 'm not sure if you can or you ca n't . i 'm just looking for answers . chris : what kind of answers ? paul : well , god help me , i think i 'm agreeing with michael baldwin that fisher may be innocent . chris : you 've got to be kidding . paul : no , i know . i mean , i was absolutely convinced that he was responsible for attacking brittany hodges . only now i 'm not absolutely convinced . you know what ? it really bugs me that i 'm not absolutely convinced . danny : paul , this fisher character , michael baldwin 's his lawyer ? chris : also his older brother . danny : so he plot thickens . paul : yeah , believe me , that 's not the half of it . chris : so what 's really bothering you about this ? paul : here is a guy i know , i mean , i 'm absolutely positive committed kidnapping , arson , statutory rape , none of which we can prove with physical evidence . chris : only in brittany 's case -- paul : we have physical evidence , evidence that baldwin thinks is suspect . chris : he thinks kevin was framed ? paul : that 's baldwin 's theory , but i mean , its pure speculation at this point . but you know what ? more and more , i 'm thinking he might be right . [ scene_break ] lauren : are you in pain ? kevin : physical pain i can handle . it 's my brain that i wish i could turn off . they 're gon na send me back . lauren : to jail ? kevin : yeah , and next time i wo n't be so lucky . lauren : do they have any idea why these men did this to you ? kevin : boredom , probably . lauren : kevin , i ... kevin : these guys are the real deal , lauren . they tried to kill me . if i had died , they would n't have cared any more than if they 'd stepped on a roach . [ scene_break ] raul : j.t . , you ca n't give up on music . you have the chance to live the life you 've always dreamed about , and , please , do n't tell me that that 's not true . j.t . : no , it is . but those dreams , raul ... colleen was in 'em , every last one of 'em . it wo n't be the same without her . raul : hey , come on , buddy , you 're not thinking straight . what would she want you to do ? j.t . : put her out of my head and keep playing . raul : so ? j.t . : so ? so i 'm not like that , raul . i ca n't just turn my feelings on and off like that , all right ? i loved her , man . i still love her . raul : but she let you go . j.t . : yeah . raul : she let you go so you could follow your dreams , j.t . she did n't want to hold you back , right ? j.t . : yeah , right . raul : well , then come on , man ! this beautiful chick gave up what matters most to her so that you could be free to do your own this .. you got ta make that mean something . j.t . : it must have been a hell of a sacrifice , too . raul : yeah , colleen did it for you . so what are you gon na do for her ? j.t . : you know , if i leave right now , maybe i can still catch the last flight to l.a . raul : so what 's stopping you ? j.t . : nothing now . nothing at all . j.t . : any flights to los angeles tonight ? [ scene_break ] victor : to be honest with you , i think that nicholas and i need to get to know each other all over again . i really feel that . sharon : well , working at newman together would be a start . victor : i do n't think so . i think he and i need to work on something other than newman enterprises . we need to work on a project that makes a huge difference in people 's lives , where he and i are working side by side and can help people who are in desperate need . i think that would be a good way to create a whole new foundation for the future , a foundation of trust . sharon : well , would that future ever include newman enterprises ? victor : the moment i held my son in my arms , i dreamt of nothing but to hand all this over to him one day . i very much want to heal the shattered relationship that exists between my son and me , so when i offered him the chance to work with me side by side on the civic project , i did n't intend for that to be demeaning . i wanted it to heal . victor : so will you do that for me ? will you talk to him for the sake of our family and try to make him understand ? sharon : i do n't know that he ever will understand . victor : but will you try ? sharon : yeah . victor : thank you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : all right , listen , i think it 's important we have a conversation , because obviously you have a lot of misunderstandings , daniel . daniel : really ? phyllis : yeah . daniel : you think ? 'cause i do n't . i mean , i understand what you 're all about . phyllis : no , let 's go to the founder 's room , get a table , have a conversation -- daniel : why ? so you can dazzle me with how much you care now ? phyllis : i do care . i love you . i always have . daniel : is that why you bailed on me when i was still practically -- phyllis : i did n't bail on you . i did n't bail on you . you were taken from me . you were taken from me by some people who wanted payback . yeah , vicious people who wanted to get even with me . and you know who one of those people are ? christine . yeah , that lovely woman you 're living with . she went to a court , and she stole you from me . so do n't you ... do n't you ever think that i abandoned you , because i did not . and if that 's what you 've been told all these years , i ca n't blame you for resenting me . believe me , i understand it , but i just want you to know that you have n't been told the entire truth . daniel : are you finished ? because i am . [ scene_break ] dru : if you 're saying we need to choose who goes unpunished , i say the stranger instead of the creep that traumatized our child , neil . neil : which only brings up another issue . dru : which is what ? neil : the fact that you and i are n't the ones who ought to make this decision . we 're too close to it . we 're not objective . dru : oh , because we know what kevin fisher is capable of ? neil : that 's not the point . dru : what is the point ? neil : the point is it 's vigilante justice , pure and simple . dru : did you see your daughter 's face ? neil : yes . dru : did you see how relieved and happy she was when she found out that man was behind bars ? neil : yes and i admit it 's a big part of why she 's starting to heal . dru : then why would you jeopardize that process ? neil : honey , lily is not our only consideration here . dru : she 's my only consideration , because she 's my only child ! who could be more important , neil ? neil : she is my only child , too . she 's just as important to me , but it keeps hitting me on my head . are we gon na be able to live with ourselves here , if we sit on this proof , if we send that kid to jail for a crime he did n't commit ? ( door opens ) dru : hi , sweetie . lily : what 's going on ? neil : nothing , baby , nothing 's going on . we 're just , um ... we 're just talking about what we 're gon na have for dinner . that 's all . dru : yeah . lily : no , you were n't . this is n't the first time i 've interrupted you guys having a serious conversation . something is wrong . dru : honey that is nonsense . lily : no , it is n't ! please , i want to know what you guys are hiding from me . dru : okay , um , neil , maybe we should tell her . lily : tell me what ? [ scene_break ] paul : what do you know about bobby marsino 's organization ? chris : if you 're talking about the owner of the gentlemen 's club , no , i 'm personally not aware that he 's heading up some kind of criminal outfit . paul : okay , so it 's not , strictly speaking , bobby marsino 's organization . i may be talking about his associates or his investors , the people he works for , the higher - ups . chris : what about 'em ? paul : is there anything on the books right now about them framing people for their misdoings ? any falsification that you know of ? chris : you really are fishing . paul : hey , i admit it . this is totally a pie - in - the - sky thing for me right now . danny : yeah , but there must be enough basis for michael baldwin 's argument ; otherwise , you would n't be here . you 're too much of a pro . paul : thanks . that 's maybe one of the nicest things you 've ever said to me , but the point is , and he has a point , that this whole thing is throwing me for a loop , the mere thought that fisher might be set up by some larger , more dangerous criminals for , ironically , a crime , the one crime that he is accused of that he may not have committed . chris : paul , i 'm hearing a lot of words . i 'm hearing no proof . paul : there 's no proof i have nothing -- zero , zilch ! chris : without evidence , my hands are tied . have you gone to hank weber , anyone else on the force ? paul : no , no , no , you are the first person i 've gone to . i was just ... do the two initials -- chris : no , no , no , do n't even suggest i go to glenn richards on a gut feeling . he 'll never buy it . we 've already butted heads one too many times on this case , and if you repeat that , i 'll deny it . paul : so you 're telling me that if i want to sleep nights , that i have to run a solo investigation against our local syndicate . okay , i 'll admit to you it 's been awhile since i 've done it , but i have done it . it was just a long time ago , and i thought i was invincible , and i was so full of myself . and now things are perhaps a little different . danny : now you wisely throw yourself at the mercy of the d.a . 's office , right ? paul : so is it working ? chris : let me think about it , okay ? paul : fair enough . just do n't think too long . danny : or the intrepid paul williams might leap into action . paul : yeah , to tell you the truth , i 'm more worried about fisher right now , but if you repeat that , i 'll have to -- chris : yeah , yeah , i hear you . paul : thanks for listening . enjoy the rest of your evening , you two . sorry for the interruption . but you will , you know ... chris : yeah , i 'll get back to you , i promise . paul : thanks . [ scene_break ] kevin : you have to believe me , lauren . i was nowhere near marsino 's the night that brittany got hurt . lauren : i 'm not the one you have to convince . kevin : anyway , if i do n't see you again -- lauren : what are you talking about ? of course you 're gon na see me again . kevin : not if i go back to that snake pit . i ca n't survive in there , lauren . lauren : kevin , i just ... i hate seeing you so depressed . i wish there was something that i could do . kevin : maybe there is . lauren : what ? tell me . kevin : help get me out of here . now , please , before it 's too late , lauren . lauren : kevin ! kevin : please , please , please , help . we have to go , please . lauren : what ? kevin : lauren , please . [ next_on ] john : what a happy little girl . ashley : oh , please , god , let her stay that way . [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm here to see abby . [ scene_break ] lauren : you want me to help you escape so you can run again ? kevin : will you do it , lauren ? | raul met with jt at the airport and insisted that he save his music career , or risk making colleen 's sacrifice useless . jt booked a flight back to la to face the music with shiloh and see what could be salvaged of his career . victor visited with sharon and explained his reasons for firing nicholas and asking for his help with the community service project . though unconvinced it was for the best , sharon agreed to do her best to help convince nick to accept his father 's offer . phyllis did her best to convince daniel to talk to her , but he refused and lashed out over having been abandoned . phyllis insisted it was christine 's doing that tore him from her life , but daniel stormed out , not wanting to hear a word of it . though neil was bothered by the knowledge that kevin might not have burned brittany , drucilla insisted he keep quiet . when lily arrived , she knew something was up . dru suggested neil tell their daughter what he was planning . paul interrupted christine and danny 's romantic night to ask for christine 's help with the fisher case . he asked if she thought it was possible marsino 's financial backers could have burned brittany . reluctantly , christine agreed to see what she could learn . michael promised kevin he would never leave him , and forced weber to allow lauren to visit his brother . alone with kevin , lauren comforted him and asked if she could do anything to help . kevin begged her to help him escape police custody . |
nick : yeah , it 's over . jack : i see . nick : jack ... jack : is it true ? what brad just said ? are you sleeping with phyllis ? nick : no , that 's -- it 's over . jack : it 's over ? well , that 's great . that 's just terrific . [ scene_break ] jill : i wan na feature the men 's line more prominently . when we were forced to discontinue the line , we lost a lot of business . and now that it 's back , i want our customers to know that it 's not going anywhere again . phyllis : um , yeah , when you say feature the men 's line more prominently -- jill : i mean on the homepage . phyllis : on the homepage ? i just redesigned this entire web site . jack signed off on it . jill : oh ... jack is n't here now . phyllis : wow , his chair is still warm . jill : phyllis ... you and i have always really gotten along . and you are , to my way of thinking , the best web designer in the business . but if your loyalty is to jack instead of jabot , we 're gon na have a problem . [ scene_break ] michael : so you presented him with this ? kay : a letter of resignation ? yes . he refused to sign it , which leaves me no choice . michael : he 'll fight you . kay : i 've reviewed his contract . i 'm well within my rights to fire him . and if anyone had cause ... michael : well , you want to get rid of jack abbott , you can . but i have to warn you , katherine . it wo n't be easy . [ scene_break ] paul : you should be the one to tell victor . you did most of the legwork . j.t . : it 's just still hard to believe . i mean , did victor have this guy nailed , or what ? paul : i 've known brad carlton a long time . i think it 's very hard to believe that he was able to keep a secret of this magnitude for so long . j.t . : i figured you 'd be shockproof by now . paul : you would think . you know , we still do n't know why brad would 've taken on another man 's identity before coming to genoa city . j.t . : and here i was worried that victor would be upset because i had n't found anything new . paul : well , now you 're worried for another reason . j.t . : what the hell is victor gon na do to this guy when he finds out ? [ scene_break ] victor : once the spas open for business , i guess we have our answers . ashley : jabot has to do well . with all the department stores canceling orders , these sales are going to be crucial . victor : i 'm sorry that you feel under such burden . ashley : i 'm always in a state of panic . you know , i just feel like i 'm responsible for everything that 's gone wrong . victor : you think your brother jack feels the same way ? i ran into him at the club . he was his usual nasty self . but i could sense he was in a lot of pain . ashley : i 'm kind of surprised you 'd notice that . victor : i feel terrible for him . ashley : you do ? [ scene_break ] nick : hey , it 's me . phyllis : hi . nick : i wanted to ... call and warn you . uh , brad and i just got into it at the club . phyllis : what do you mean , `` got into it `` ? nick : we had a fight . he was shooting his mouth off . phyllis : about what ? nick : he was going on about us , uh , sleeping together . and jack was here . neither of us knew it . phyllis : jack heard you . nick : yeah , he did . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] kay : what are jack 's options as you see them ? michael : well , he could go to your board , try to convince them that he should stay on as c.e.o . kay : well , they 'll back me , not jack . what else ? michael : he could file a wrongful termination suit -- claim that the only reason you 're letting him go is because andrew gibson demanded it . kay : could jack win ? michael : unlikely , but do you wan na spend years in court finding out ? kay : you know , i 'm trying to make one lawsuit go away -- not create another one . michael : all right , then buy out the rest of jack 's contract -- quickly . kay : michael , i am spending millions of dollars on this jabot disaster . it 's like pouring sand down a rat hole . no , i 'm not of the mind to risk -- not at this time . michael : all right , nor should you be . jack 's golden parachute was designed to prevent him from being terminated without cause . kay : oh , i have plenty of cause . michael : all right , well , then you just have to decide what 's most important to you -- neutralizing jack so andrew gibson will settle and jabot can stabilize , or protecting chancellor industries ' cash reserves . [ scene_break ] victor : why is it so hard to believe that i will feel sympathy for jack ? ashley : uh ... victor : not only is he asked to pay an enormous price for losing his temper , but he feels very guilty about your product having caused so much harm . ashley : yeah , i know . i 've just never known you to feel such compassion towards my brother . victor : ordinarily , i would n't . ashley : okay . still , i find it somewhat amazing . victor : well , do n't spread it around . you know i have a reputation to protect . i 'm a ruthless tyrant , remember ? ashley : that 's right . that 's you all over , is n't it ? victor : you 're smiling . how about that ? ashley : i ca n't thank you enough for tying in our products with n.v.p . victor : i wish there were other ways that i could help . ashley : you 've got ta be kidding me . you 're already taking such a huge risk . victor : i 'm not taking a risk at all . i 'm a jabot shareholder . besides that , i 'm your friend . ashley : you certainly are , are n't you ? [ scene_break ] sharon : hey . wow , what happened to your face ? nick : jack hit me . sharon : why ? nick : because he found out about me and phyllis . are you glad you asked ? sharon : no , i 'm not -- i 'm not glad about any of this , nick . look , i do n't appreciate your attitude . nick : i 'm outta here . sharon : wait ! hey ! how did -- how did jack find out ? nick : what does it matter ? sharon : poor jack . he must be devastated . i was . nick : i 'll be at my office . sharon : brad , hi . i was just about to , uh ... oh , my lord . brad : yeah , the purple matches my tie , does n't it ? sharon : oh , that looks like it hurts . brad : only when i smile . sharon : you know , nick just told me that jack hit him . what 's going on around here ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey . victoria : hey . what are you doing here ? j.t . : i 'm meeting with your dad . victoria : oh , what about ? j.t . : you have to ask him . victoria : well , if it has to do with newman enterprises -- j.t . : it does n't . victoria : then it 's personal ? j.t . : look , come on , victoria , you know that 's confidential . victoria : of course , it is . figures . i know my father 's up to something . j.t . : is n't he always ? victoria : true . j.t . : so how 's married life , huh ? victoria : all five days of it ? j.t . : has it been that long already ? victoria : married life is fabulous . thank you very much for asking . j.t . : how was the wedding ? did you make a pretty good haul ? victoria : meaning presents ? j.t . : yeah , you know , people love weddings . suddenly all the relatives you never heard from are sending you waffle irons . victoria : they are ? j.t . : yeah . i bet brad 's family was all over it . victoria : actually , no , they were n't . j.t . : really ? victoria : yeah , i do n't even know if he told them . i felt kinda bad for him at the wedding . j.t . : that 's too bad . victoria : i 'm giving him something special , though , to make up for it . i hope he likes it . j.t . : i 'm sure he 'll love it , if it 's from you . it 's kinda odd , though ... victoria : what ? j.t . : that he has n't kept in touch with anybody from his past . victoria : well , brad did n't have the greatest childhood . i really ca n't blame him for wanting to reinvent himself . and i think he 's done a pretty good job of it . j.t . : that he has . [ scene_break ] jack : nicholas sends his greetings . phyllis : i 'm sorry . jack : i expected so much more . phyllis : if i could take this all back -- jack : no , i mean , i thought you could do better than `` i 'm sorry , '' -- something more original , maybe . phyllis : oh , god , jack . jack : you did n't have anything planned ? a speech maybe ? i mean , you had months to prepare . phyllis : everything i thought about saying sounds meaningless right now . jack : oh , come on , humor me . now that i know the role i played , maybe i can understand it better . phyllis : the role ? jack : the fool . the idiot . the trusting one . phyllis : no , jack ... jack : and nicholas was the guy -- the other guy . come on , you 've had a lot of time with this . what were you gon na tell the fool when he finally found out ? phyllis : listen , listen , you were n't a fool . you never were a fool . jack : oh , no , i think i was . i think i played the part pretty damn well . you called , i came running . you cried , i mopped up the tears . you needed a man 's arms around you , and the other guy 's arms were n't available , so the fool stepped up and you got his . phyllis : if anybody was a fool , it was me . i was a fool . anybody who sleeps with a married man ... is an idiot . i know you hate me . and i understand that . but , see , we can get past this stuff . people do this . and that -- that ... thing with nicholas -- it just -- it just happened , jack . jack : that thing -- that `` thing with nicholas `` did n't just happen . see first , you have to take off your clothes . phyllis : listen , i never meant to hurt you . i honestly did n't ! jack : you know what ? you know what ? you 're absolutely right ! anything you say right now would be meaningless . [ scene_break ] victor : about what ? j.t . : how long it 's taken me to get back to you on this . victor : it does n't matter , j.t . j.t . : it does n't ? victor : i assumed you had n't contacted me because you found nothing nefarious in brad carlton 's character . j.t . : actually , there 's been some developments . victor : you know , when my daughter decided to marry brad carlton , i guess i overreacted . i should never have urged you to dredge up something negative . j.t . : you 're gon na be glad you did . victor : in what way ? j.t . : turns out you were right , victor . the guy 's past -- something pretty bizarre turned up . [ scene_break ] kay : so far you have n't given me a choice that i can feel good about . michael : well , unfortunately , these choices are the most effective way to be dealing with this . kay : oh , i 'm not blaming you . really , i 'm just not blaming you , michael . i just hate that it has come to this ! michael : well ... whatever decision you make , you need to make quickly . andrew gibson is under no obligation to deal with us , especially if he does n't feel we 're being responsive . jill : he did n't sign ? kay : i 'm afraid not . michael : since jack wo n't leave chancellor industries of his own accord , that leaves us with only two options . neither of them pretty . [ scene_break ] phyllis : let 's be fair , jack . we were n't married when this happened . jack : tender mercies . phyllis : do n't act as if you 're a saint . we -- we were n't together when this happened . you filed a lawsuit against me , remember ? jack : oh , right , right , right , this is my fault ! we had a business disagreement . phyllis : it was more than a business disagreement , jack ! jack : and so you got in bed with nick newman ! of course , it was my fault ! what was i thinking ? phyllis : look at this ! this is exactly how you reacted when i wanted to start my own company . do you see how you act when you go after people ? do you see what you turn into ? jack : what is this ? the best defense is a good offense ? okay , let me give that a shot . how long have you been lying to me , liar ? phyllis : i 'm not answering any more questions . jack : how long have you been letting me walk around this town with people laughing at me , or worse still , feeling sorry for me because i was the last to learn that phyllis was lifting her skirt for nick newman ! how many people know ? brad knows . who else ? victor ? phyllis : yes . jack : nikki ? phyllis : yes . jack : wow . boy , the list goes on , does n't it ? and when all these people knew your dirty little secret -- victor and brad and nikki and sharon and god knows who else -- probably half the secretarial pool from newman enterprises -- you did n't have the decency to tell me . you did n't have the basic kindness to tell me . god , you must think so little of me . phyllis : what do you want me to tell you ? that i 'm a horrible person ? and i wanted to make you a laughing stock ? and embarrass you ? is that what you want me to say ? god , i hate it when you tell me what i am and what i think , because you have no idea . i did n't tell you because i was confused . i did n't tell you because i was afraid . and i did n't tell you because i love you . and i still love you . jack : well , now you 're just lying to yourself . [ scene_break ] jill : so jack loses either way . kay : well , he 's simply made too many mistakes , jill . jill : i just do n't wan na see him publicly humiliated . michael : i 've advised katherine of the least painful solution . at least from a public relations standpoint . jill : buy out his contract ? it 's the only way , mother . [ scene_break ] sharon : here . brad : oh . sharon : put it -- put it right there where it 's swollen . brad : okay , all right . thank you , nurse . sharon : do n't make jokes . this is serious . brad : sorry . sharon : so nick just told me that jack hit him because he found out about phyllis . brad : right . sharon : and then what happened ? jack came over and hit you , too ? brad : no , your husband did . sharon : what ? nick hit you ? brad : mm - hmm . i provoked him . sharon : well , still ... brad : listen , sharon , i 'm not proud of the way i behaved . but after i saw you crying , when i ran into nick , i told him exactly what i thought about the way he treated you . sharon : so you got into a fight with him because of me ? [ scene_break ] jack : you know what ? i do n't need to know when this thing with nick started . phyllis : it was at michael and lauren 's wedding . jack : wow . so when i do n't wan na know , that 's when you tell me . god , i ca n't win . you know , you 're right about something . i 'm not a saint . i 've been in your spot . i 've been the perpetrator more than once . this time i 'm the victim . you know what ? it does n't matter . no matter which role you choose , or gets chosen for you , you lose . 'cause you can never get it back . phyllis : yeah , you can . you can get it back . you just -- you have to work really hard . jack : the damndest thing is , i already miss you . phyllis : you do n't have to miss me . jack , i 'm right here . you do n't have to miss me . i 'm right -- i 'm right here . i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm here . jack : we could 've had it all . [ scene_break ] brad : listen , it 's not like we got into some huge brawl . sharon : well , i feel like it 's my fault . brad : why would you say that ? sharon : because i just -- i should n't have lost it the way that i did earlier . i ca n't keep leaning on you that way . i mean , you 're married to victoria . brad : that 's irrelevant . sharon : you do n't think that changes things ? brad : no . i do n't think it changes anything . anytime , anyplace , you need me , i 'll be there for you . we 're friends . sharon : well , i 'm really glad to hear you say that . because what i really need right now is a friend . [ scene_break ] j.t . : this is the dossier on brad carlton from cleveland , ohio . look familiar ? victor : that 's not brad carlton . j.t . : not the brad carlton we know . victor : uh - huh . just someone else using his name . j.t . : paul and i thought so , too , at first . then we compared the social security numbers . victor , they 're the exact same . victor : how is that possible ? j.t . : it 's only possible if the guy who came here 20 years ago was using a false identity . kinda makes you wonder why , huh ? paul and i are gon na go to cleveland and do a little more digging around to see what we can find . victor : j.t . , that wo n't be necessary . i 'm putting a halt to the investigation . [ scene_break ] jill : we just have to weigh the short - term cash flow implications against -- jack : oh , do n't stop plotting my downfall on my account . kay : well , if you had n't made such a mess of things in the press -- jack : oh , yes , let 's pin this whole thing on jack . michael : credit where credit 's due . jack : oh , you must be loving this -- sticking it to me on your mother 's behalf . jill : oh , my god . your position at chancellor industries has nothing to do with gloria . jack : no , but chancellor industries does own most of jabot . and without me as c.e.o . looking over your shoulder , you and gloria must be salivating at the possibility . jill : you know i never wanted it this way ! kay : i have just one question . would you have the decency to support our efforts in trying to save your family 's company ? jack : what , by stepping down as c.e.o . of chancellor ? how can that possibly save jabot ? all it does is make andrew gibson and his lawyer look brilliant . kay : now you listen to me ! this is not about andrew gibson and his lawsuit ! jack , you have made so many blunders ! jack : no , one big blunder , katherine -- ever selling you jabot in the first place . if you people think i 'm gon na make another mistake by letting you roll over me , you think again . kay : fired from chancellor ? jack : andrew gibson does n't think i 've suffered enough . never mind that i 've been kicked out of jabot . he wants to punish me , not jabot , me . ashley : and katherine 's just going along with it ? jack : yeah , she 's selling me out to avoid a lawsuit . ashley : i 'm stunned . i had no idea this was happening . jack : you think you 're stunned ? i feel like i 'm trapped in a kafka novel . it is not my fault that emma gibson did n't get to the hospital on time . and i had nothing to do with the manufacturing process . ashley : i did . jack : i did n't mean it that way . ashley : just tell me the truth . do you blame me for everything that 's happened ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : victor , why would you wan na stop things now ? your daughter 's married to the guy . if brad 's using a false name to cover up some sort of criminal activity , would n't you wan na know that ? victor : i understand your concern , j.t . however , whatever happened , happened a long time ago . brad carlton has been in this town for decades . he has n't hurt anyone . j.t . : victor , you ca n't make that judgment until you know the truth . victor : j.t . , my daughter is happier than she has been in a long , long time . i 'm not gon na do anything to ruin that . j.t . : even if that means that your daughter is married to someone with -- victor : i asked you to do a background investigation of brad carlton because i had my doubts . i no longer do have any doubts about him . thank you for your efforts . and you tell paul to send us the bill . thank you . you have a nice day . [ scene_break ] brad : tell me when i can open ! victoria : ta da ! [ victoria bought brad a banana seat bicycle ] brad : oh , my god . this is ... victoria : did i , uh ... did i get the right one ? brad : i ca n't believe it . where did you ... victoria : i , uh , spent a lot of time looking for the perfect wedding gift . brad : you definitely , uh , you found it . how did you track this down ? victoria : vintage toy store . i started looking right after you told me you 'd always wanted one as a kid . brad : i never got one ... until now . victoria : i thought that this bicycle could be like a symbol that i will always help you make your dreams come true , bradley . brad : all my dreams came true the day i married you . victoria : what the hell happened to your face ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i did n't know that it was fight night at the club ! nick : so you talked to brad ? sharon : did you think i would n't ? nick : look , sharon , it 's not like i went after him . i was minding my own business . and then he started shooting his mouth off . sharon : so maybe brad was out of line . you do n't start throwing punches . nick : i tried to walk away . he is the one who insisted on -- sharon : on what ? who threw the first punch , nick ? it was you . nick : so what if it was ? sharon : well , congratulations . our son has a great role model for a father . [ scene_break ] michael : okay . it 's okay . phyllis : no , it 's not . how many more times is this thing gon na blow up in my face ? michael : jack really let you have it , huh ? phyllis : i knew he 'd find out eventually . i knew he 'd be angry . but he was just ... he was so hurt . michael : it sure has n't been jack 's best day . phyllis : no , it has n't , has it ? he 's been nothing but wonderful and kind to me and ... michael : look , there 's something you should know . katherine 's fired jack . phyllis : i know . michael : no , you do n't know . she fired him from chancellor industries , not just jabot . phyllis : what ? why ? ! michael : gibson demanded it . otherwise we 'd be in court . more headlines , more negative publicity . look , jack is the public face of jabot . he 's the public face of the parent company . chancellor had to make a statement that it is moving on and putting this entire period behind it . phyllis : i can not believe that katherine did this . i 'm gon na give her a piece of my mind . michael : well , you know , jack has taken care of that for you . phyllis : what do you mean ? ! michael : he 's made it very clear that he 's not leaving gracefully . phyllis : well , he should n't ! wait a second . you do n't agree with katherine , do you ? michael : no ... we all feel miserable about this . i feel lousy . phyllis : you do ? since when have you felt bad for jack ? michael : jack hired me . i took this job because i thought i could prevent jabot from being held liable . now that we 're settling , it wo n't be . but jack is taking a very hard fall for something that 's not his fault . so while i may have saved the company , i failed him . phyllis : we both did . [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't for one moment blame you for any of this . ashley : i appreciate that . jack : i do n't mean to take my frustrations out on you . it 's just been ... it 's been a hell of a day . first katherine tries to force me to resign . and then phyllis -- the one person i thought i could always count on -- god , i ca n't even say it . it makes me sick . ashley : what did she do ? jack : phyllis has been having an affair with nick newman . ashley : what ? jack : yeah , it 's confirmed . it 's been going on for months . ashley : i ca n't believe this . jack : yeah , i could n't believe it either . i guess i should be grateful that i know at all . phyllis was n't gon na tell me the truth . jill : jack , sorry to barge in -- jack : not now , jill . jill : i just have to ask you -- jack : i said not now ! what about that do n't you get ? ! jill : sorry , i 'll send you a memo . ashley : jackie ... jack : if you tell me to calm down right now , please , i ... ashley : i know how much you care about phyllis . jack : i thought we were rebuilding something . i actually thought we were going somewhere . ashley : i know . jack : you know when you suddenly learn something -- how when you , uh ... you look back and you can see all the markers , all the warning signs . they were all right there . i just walked right by them . or i did n't see them . or i ... and right now i do n't know what i feel more -- anger ... embarrassment ... ashley : i 'm sorry . jack : or just plain hurt . ashley : i know . i wish i could help . jack : you are helping . just being here . you are a reminder when it all comes down to it , the only people -- the only people i can count on are my family . boy , that much is clear . ashley : i wish i could do more . jack : yeah , i appreciate that . look , i - i do n't want you getting in the middle of this , you hear me ? this is my battle to fight . and i damn sure going to fight it . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , sharon , that may not be my proudest moment , but i will not apologize to you . ca n't you understand how i got to this point ? for weeks , i 've been trying to tell you how much you mean to me . and how sorry i am . and that i love you . but instead of listening -- sharon : i listened . nick : no , all you 've done is slam doors in my face . you kicked me out of our home and made me a part - time father . is it really that surprising ? sharon : you know what , nick ? you are not going to blame this on me . you chose to start a fist fight at the athletic club . we were trying to keep this whole thing private ! now the whole town probably knows ! nick : then it 's brad 's fault ! it 's brad 's fault ! he was the one yelling at the top of his lungs in the club what went down with phyllis . so if you wan na blame someone , you blame brad . [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , so you were arguing about them separating . but for nick to attack you like that -- brad : things just got away from us , that 's all . victoria : what exactly did you say to make him hit you ? brad : honey , listen , do we have to dwell on this right now ? you just gave me this amazing bike . which abby 's gon na love , by the way . victoria : i just wish i could 've given you more than a bicycle . brad : well , in that case , there are a couple of ideas that come to mind . victoria : no ! i mean ... i wish i could 've given you the happy childhood that you never had , bradley . brad : well , you know what ? it was n't , uh , so horrible . my parents just did n't have a lot of money . victoria : i always had everything that i 've ever wanted . at least materially so . i wo n't pretend to know what it was like for you . brad : when you do n't have a lot of money , you , uh ... just get used to doing without . there was this one time , though , um ... i stayed over at a friend 's house . and , well , i thought that they were really rich . but the reality was , they were just a solid , middle class family . but this kid had a roomful of comics . and , um ... an autographed bob feller baseball . and i remember thinking ... man , would n't it be great if for just one day ... i could trade places with this boy . [ scene_break ] paul : this makes no sense , j.t . j.t . : you know what crossed my mind on the way over here ? paul : what ? j.t . : what if brad is holding something over victor 's head ? do you think that 's possible ? [ scene_break ] victor : connie , kindly locate my family and brad carlton and ask them to come to the executive conference room , all right ? thank you . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm in the middle of something right now . ( sighs ) all right , fine , i 'm on my way . sharon : do n't you walk out that door ! nick : sharon , i have to . it is important . sharon : so is this . nick : what more do we have to say to each other ? sharon : i do n't think that it 's fair for you to dump all over brad that way . nick : excuse me ? sharon : he said what he said in the middle of a heated argument . he did n't mean to hurt anybody . nick : oh , he 's such a saint . sharon , if i had done that , you never would 've forgiven me . sharon : well , he 's never betrayed me the way that you have , has he ? nick : give him time . sharon : how dare you ! nick : you know what ? i 'm sorry . i did n't mean that . but you are driving me crazy . i love you . sharon : yeah ? you keep saying that you love me . you keep saying that you will do whatever it takes . you tell me over and over again that you will never lie to me again , yet you lied about what happened today ! you have not changed -- not one bit . [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack despises me now . hey , i just had a thought ! what if this is his baby ? michael : oh , give it some time , phyllis . phyllis : nine months oughta do it . michael : his attitude towards you could change . phyllis : oh , i do n't think so . especially after this . michael : all right , so what happens now ? phyllis : i 'm sticking to my plan . i 'm hiding this pregnancy , michael . michael : oh , good luck with that . phyllis : no , i 'm hiding this pregnancy . and i have to figure out a way to do it . listen , if jack finds out that i 'm pregnant ... with everything else going on in his life -- there 's no way he could take it . [ scene_break ] ashley : katherine , ca n't you see what a mistake it would be to fire jack now ? kay : i understand how you want to support your brother . ashley : it 's not fair that jack 's entire career should be ruined because of what happened . i 'm in charge of the lab . what happens in there is my responsibility and mine alone . kay : what 's this ? ashley : the only fair solution . i 'm resigning in jack 's place . [ scene_break ] paul : i ca n't imagine victor newman allowing himself to be blackmailed . i mean , if anything , it would make him more determined to bring brad down . j.t . : even if i 'm wrong , you do n't go from being out to get someone to -- to protecting them for no reason . paul : so what do you wan na do ? j.t . : i do n't wan na drop this , paul . brad is hiding something . and whatever it is could affect colleen . paul : you wan na go to cleveland . j.t . : yeah , i do . paul : i 'll tell you what . we 'll both go . [ scene_break ] victoria : so ? are you gon na tell us what this is about ? victor : my darling , as soon as your brother gets here . what happened to you ? nick : we had a disagreement . enough said . brad : should i close the door ? victor : no , what i have to say is no secret . i talked to henry madigan this morning . as some of you may recall , he has not been well lately . and therefore , has not been as active on the board of directors as he would like to be . nick : i hope you gave him our best . victor : i did . victoria : so what does this mean ? victor : it means that there 's now a vacancy on the board of directors of newman enterprises . and i recommend that brad fill that vacancy . [ next_on ] jack : it is not your responsibility to fix my mistakes . neil : i ca n't wait to see my daughter in her cap and gown . dru : that may not be happening . nick : i was having an affair . victoria : with whom ? | sharon is shocked when she hears that brad got into the fight with nick over her . she tells him that he should n't be doing that but he insists that whenever she needs him , he will be there for her . she goes to nick and tells him that it was his fault that this fighting happened . paul and jt are ready to give victor the news . they could go to cleveland and get more info but victor wants the investigation stopped . jt finds that funny as they did find out something about brad . he tells how brad has other person 's name and social security number . victor finds that strange but it does n't stop him from announcing that brad will be given a seat on the board . jack goes over to nick and gets confirmation that he was having a relationship with phyllis for months . he punches the man in the face before walking out . nick calls phyllis to give her a heads up . jack arrives at the office and takes his anger out on phyllis . `` i played the part of the fool . you cried and i came running . `` he loves her still but ca n't see a way past this . he leaves . |
daniel : what are you doing ? phyllis : i , um , i 'm trying to figure out how you can catch fireflies during the day . daniel : is there a reason you 're making it so difficult on yourself ? you could just wait until it gets dark . phyllis : nope . no , i ca n't do that . noah may show up and i can not tell him the fireflies that he caught for his dad are dead . see ? they 're dead . daniel : okay . phyllis : they 're dead . daniel : okay . phyllis : why can i not find any information about this ? you can find everything on the internet . daniel : well , you know , do n't worry about it . think of me as your personal search engine . i happen to know for a fact that fireflies hide in tall grass during the day . phyllis : how do you know that ? daniel : i used to catch 'em with dad . phyllis : yeah ? daniel : yeah . summer : ( cries ) phyllis : hey , sweetie . hey , sweetie , mommy 's here . shh . shh . shh . shh . daniel : hey ... hey , what 's shakin ' , little sis ? hey ! phyllis : she , uh ... she 's looking for nick . he used to , uh , play with her while i took a shower . daniel : i could watch her if you wan na take a shower . phyllis : no , i already took one . that 's -- that 's okay . i - i -- and i need to -- i need to catch these . i need to just go and -- and look in the grass . daniel : okay , well , i 'll stay with summer . what are you wearing to the service ? phyllis : i do n't know what to wear . i do n't know what to wear . i mean , i was up in my closet for an hour and a half trying everything on . what do you wear to your husband 's memorial service ? daniel : what about black ? black 's pretty standard . phyllis : nick was n't standard . [ scene_break ] noah : mom ! mom ! sharon : yeah , noah , what is it ? noah : have you seen my portable video game ? sharon : which one ? noah : the one dad bought me . sharon : um , were n't you playing with it right here the other day ? noah : there it is ! sharon : you 're welcome . noah : the last time i played this with dad , i beat him . i should 've let him win . [ scene_break ] ( playing debussy 's `` clair de lune `` ) victor : i have n't heard you play that for a while . nikki : `` clair de lune . `` it was one of nicholas ' favorites when he was little . he called it `` claire 's tune . `` victor : which one of these should i wear ? nikki : um , gray . victor : where are the flowers ? nikki : oh , there were so many . i just had miguel donate them . the cards are on the desk . ( telephone ringing ) victor : i do n't wan na talk to anyone . nikki : karen called . the police will keep the reporters away from the church . victor : well ... thank your campaign manager for that . um ... i do n't know which one . um ... [ scene_break ] victoria : are you leaving ? brad : i thought i 'd give you your space . victoria : do n't go . brad : i heard you walking around at 3 : 00 a.m . victoria : oh , yeah , i 'm just ... i was trying to figure out what to say at the service . brad : well , when you come up with something , i could take a look at it for you . victoria : it 's just words . they 're meaningless words . i do n't know what to say . brad : just say what comes to mind . it does n't have to be perfect , just real . victoria : how am i supposed to say good - bye to my little brother ? [ scene_break ] noah : will we see dad today ? sharon : your dad 's in heaven , honey , with cassie . noah : i know . but i wan na see him . sharon : you ca n't . noah : but i want to . sharon : the coast guard did n't find him . noah : then he could still be alive . sharon : i wish he were , but he is n't . the plane crashed into a lake , you know ? noah : he knows how to swim . ( telephone ringing ) sharon : hello ? oh , hey , jack . well , we 're gon na be leaving pretty soon here for the church . it 's okay . um , you and i will do something together in nick 's honor when you get back . [ noah remembering ] nick : whenever you need me , i 'm a phone call away . noah : when cassie died , you promised you 'd never leave me . nick : son , i have n't left you and i never , ever will . you 're the most important person in my life . [ scene_break ] sharon : noah ? noah , you wan na speak to ? jack ? noah : no . sharon : um .. he 's not feeling that well . he has a little tummy ache . um ... he 's okay . um , all right , i 'll -- i 'll ... i 'll call you later . all right , bye . jack said to tell you hi . noah : did anyone tell sea wind ? sharon : i do n't know . noah : i wan na go see him . sharon : all right , um , why do n't i take you up to the stables after the service ? noah : okay . sharon : all right , it 's time to get ready . go brush your hair , brush your teeth . noah : okay . [ sharon opens up a box that has her wedding ring to nick in it and remembers ] nick : will you marry me , sharon ? [ scene_break ] noah : mom . [ scene_break ] phyllis : look , success ! daniel : shh . phyllis : success ! i have the flies ! i have the fireflies ! you were right . they were in the grass ! i have them ! you 're a genius . daniel : thank you . you feel better ? phyllis : yeah , it was kind of good to get out , think about something else for a little bit . daniel : yeah ? phyllis : yeah . how 's the pretty girl ? daniel : she 's been asleep for a long time . phyllis : she 's such a pretty girl . daniel : mm - hmm . phyllis : she was daddy 's little girl . daniel : yeah . phyllis : she 's never gon na see that . daniel : yeah , she is . she is , 'cause we 're gon na tell her . you know , we could show her pictures and movies . i can tell her how ... nick and i did n't get along at first , but he turned out to be a great stepdad . yeah . he was the best . [ daniel remembering ] nick : life has a way of working things out and sometimes things can happen that you 'd never expect . just do n't let it mess you up . you came way too close last night . daniel : yeah , and you know , i 'm really glad you stopped me . i mean , i was already feeling bad and ... i just would 've made things a whole lot worse . so ... thanks . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) michael : hey , anyone home ? phyllis : hey , yeah . michael : knock , knock . phyllis : shh , shh , shh . lauren : oh , the baby 's asleep . hi . phyllis : hey . lauren : i hope you do n't mind us coming around early . i just thought you 'd need some help with the baby . phyllis : oh , well , that 's what big brothers are for . lauren : aw . michael : oh , hey , daniel . lauren : hi , daniel . daniel : mr. baldwin , lauren . michael : how about you ? you get some sleep ? phyllis : yeah , i got a couple hours . lauren : okay . summer : ( cries ) lauren : how 's the precious little girl ? phyllis : oh ! lauren : oh . phyllis : oh , sweetie . i think she 's wet . lauren : oh . daniel : you know what ? i 'll take her . i 'll change her . phyllis : okay . daniel : come on . yeah . phyllis : pretty girl . that 's a pretty girl . daniel : come on . lauren : so daniel is changing diapers ? that 's so nice . phyllis : yeah . he 's been very helpful . michael : i wonder if there 's gon na be more of that in his future . phyllis : no , i think he 's just -- he 's , you know , fine just changing his sister 's diapers for now . you wan na sit down ? lauren : sure . michael : sure . lauren and i have , um , been thinking about becoming summer 's legal guardian . phyllis : oh , okay . and ? michael : we 'd be honored . phyllis : really ? michael : yeah , i 'll draw up the papers as soon as i can . phyllis : oh , thank you . thank you . you do n't know what that means to me , thank you . michael : we were also thinking that maybe you and summer would like to come live with us for a while . phyllis : oh , no , no , no , i do n't wan na impose . lauren : no , it would n't be an imposition . we would love to have you . and you know how fen feels about summer . phyllis : yeah . michael : i do n't like the idea of you being here alone . daniel : hey , mom , we 're out of baby wipes . phyllis : oh , there 's , uh , there 's a new box under the changing table . listen , i 'm not alone . i 'm -- i 'm ... fine , you know ? there are a lot of people around the ranch , and , uh , nikki and victor are up the road . michael : yeah , yeah , we all know how much you love them . lauren : would n't you rather be surrounded by friends ? and we 're kinda fun . [ phyllis remembering ] nick 's voice : we live here now -- you , me ... our little girl . [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , i would rather be here . i wan na be here . all of nick 's things are here . i wan na be here . phyllis : why did this happen to us ? [ scene_break ] victoria : i can run an international corporation , but i ca n't write a three minute speech . what is wrong with me ? brad : there 's nothing wrong with you . this is a lot more important than the company . victoria : how do i ... how do i summarize my brother 's life and what he meant to me in a few paragraphs ? how do i do that ? brad : it 'll come to you . say what 's in your heart , sweetheart . victoria : thanks . thank you . brad : you know what ? uh , i 'm gon na ask you a few questions . do n't think about it , just answer . victoria : okay . brad : what was nick 's favorite color ? victoria : blue . brad : sport ? victoria : basketball . brad : yeah , basketball . um ... what did you admire most about him ? victoria : that 's easy -- the way he 'd just ... tell it to me straight . he was n't mean . he was just honest without being judgmental . it 's not an easy thing to do in our family . and i could always go to nicholas because i ... i trusted him , you know ? and i ... i knew that he 'd tell me the truth . ( doorbell rings ) brad : hey , you . colleen : hi . colleen : hey , victoria . victoria : hi . colleen : here you go . um ... i 'm really sorry about nick . victoria : thanks . colleen : and ... about the baby . brad : i saw colleen the day after . victoria : we are n't -- you know , we 're not saying anything to anyone yet . colleen : i have n't said anything . i promise . victoria : i appreciate that . um , if you 'll excuse me , i have to finish this , so , um , i 'm gon na do that . brad : that was very sweet of you . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , are n't they beautiful ? kay : oh , yeah . jill : see , i told you we should 've brought flowers . nikki : well ... no , i 'm glad that you did n't . there were so many and it -- it 's just depressing , you know ? kay : well , we , uh , made a donation to cassie 's challenge in lieu of flowers . nikki : thank you . would you like some tea ? jill : i 'm -- i 'm fine . kay : um , i would if it 's not too much trouble . nikki : no , no , no , no . please . victor : oh , hi , jill . jill : nikki 's in the kitchen with katherine . oh , victor , i 'm so sorry . victor : you know , the ironic thing is , i was supposed to have been on that plane . i asked my boy to fill in for me in the last minute . jill : do n't you do this . you have asked people to fill in many times and nothing happened . you 've taken that jet many times without a problem . this is not your fault . victor : ( exhales ) this is hitting me like a ton of bricks , you know ? i do n't know how i 'm gon na bury my son . jill : you 're gon na do what i did . you 're gon na think of all the times you had with him -- the good times and the bad times -- all the times . you 're gon na cherish them . plus ... you have two beautiful grandchildren who are like little pieces of nick . and you get to watch him go on through them . victor : yeah . yeah . jill : i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] nikki : you know , the last conversation i had with nicholas was an argument . he told me i was controlling , just like his father . those were his last words to me , our last moments together and i 'm gon na regret that the rest of my life . kay : oh , nikki , we all have difficult moments with our family . but those are n't the moments we remember . nikki : oh , he was so angry at me . i 'll never be able to forget that . kay : all right , so he was angry , but your son loved you very , very much . even ... even when you disagreed , he loved you . nikki : i did n't say i loved him that day . why did n't i ? kay : because you did n't have to . he knew . [ nikki remembering ] nick : mom , i know you 're gon na make it through this . no , i know i can help , mom . nikki : it has been pretty lonely around here for me lately . suddenly i 'm very , very glad to have my son back home . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart ? sweetheart ? oh , there you are . time to leave for the church . nikki : victor , i ca n't . i - i just ca n't sit there and listen to everybody talk about him . victor : i 'll be with you . i 'll be with you . nikki : it 's just too painful . i - i ca n't do it . i ca n't do it . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey , you know what ? it 's okay if you do n't wan na speak . noah : i want to . victoria : okay , sit down . man : we come together today to say farewell and to honor nicholas christian newman . as we remember the departed , we also give comfort to those who are hurting at this time . please join me in prayer . man : `` there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven . a time to be born and a time to die . `` [ scene_break ] nikki : `` a time to plant and a time to uproot . a time to ... to kill and a time to heal , a time to tear down and a time to build . `` kay : here , sweetheart . here . `` a time to weep , and there 's a time to laugh . there 's a time to mourn and a time to dance . `` [ scene_break ] victoria : nicholas was the best . and i ... i mean that in every sense of the word -- a brother , a father , a son , a friend , a businessman . he was dedicated to all of those roles that he filled in each of our lives . my brother was a man of conscience and ... he stood up for what he believed in and did n't back down -- which was n't really ... an easy thing to do growing up in a house with our parents . you can trust me on that . this morning when i was thinking about nick , and trying to figure out what to say , i remembered this e - mail that he sent me for my birthday . victoria : `` dear victoria , i thought i 'd let you know that there 's nothing to worry about -- we 've alerted the fire department and they 'll be standing by when we light the candles on your cake tonight . i wanted to buy you something great for your birthday , but you either own it or do n't really want it . so this e - mail is your birthday present . it 's my confession . remember when you had a sleepover birthday party and you made ice cream sundaes ? well , i 'm the one who mixed in the pepper with the chocolate ice cream . and that time you and i raced horses and the loser had to wait on the winner for a day ? well , i lowered your stirrups . you know how you can never find your stapler in the office and it drives you crazy ? well , every day when i come to work , i move it . just like i used to move your diary after i read it . well , have a great birthday , sis . and i 'll give you a hug in person when i see you . love , nicholas . `` noah : everyone at my school says i have the coolest dad . and sometimes when he 'd pick me up , he 'd bring snacks for the entire class . me and my dad ... we loved to play basketball . a lot . his jump shot needed work , though , because i always beat him . our favorite game was `` horse `` because we loved riding horses together . and he liked helping me with my homework . sometimes he 'd pretend he did n't know the answer , but i knew he really did . uh ... and this one time ... i was playing with a ball inside the house and i broke a lamp and dad said that he did it so i would n't get in trouble . sorry , mom . when cassie died , i did n't like that she was all alone in heaven . and ... now ... my dad is there to take care of her . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , that was his first birthday . kay : yeah . nikki : there 's more cake on him and on the floor than in his mouth . kay : he really was such a beautiful , beautiful child . nikki : thank you . kay : i like that one . nikki : his little bracelet . oh ... remember the day he was born ? it 's like yesterday . [ scene_break ] victor : some of you may know i did n't have parents . i did n't know them . i ... grew up in an orphanage . and i have this wonderful family . i became a father to nicholas . you know , every father wants his son to grow up and be a man -- to be independent , to be strong , to stand up to vicissitudes of life , because god knows , we all ... go through enormous ups and downs in life . and there 's one image of my boy that i will always remember . he was about 3 or 4 years old . and i 'd asked him to stop doing something . he said , `` no . `` so i became a bit more emphatic about it and i said , `` i want you to stop doing this . `` he said , `` no . `` so i got a little angrier . in fact , i lost my temper , as some of you know i 'm inclined to do now and then . and he just stood there with his hands across his little chest and said , `` no . `` and i knew then that he would become a man . that he would stand up to anything in life , that he was not intimidated by his father . just two years ago , a lot of you gathered here with my family to say good - bye to my beloved granddaughter cassie . and i ca n't believe that we 're here again , saying good - bye ... to my boy . we are such stuff that dreams are made on . and our little life is rounded with a sleep . a very wise man said that . noah , my boy , you had a great dad . and i will protect you . [ scene_break ] nikki : i just could n't bear to go . i - i could n't sit there and listen to everybody talk about your brother . victoria : mom , its okay . i 'll give a copy of my e - mail . nikki : i 'd like that . sweetheart , have you eaten ? victoria : no , i 'll grab something in a minute . nikki : no , you 've got to eat . you have to stay strong with the baby . [ scene_break ] victor : well , thank you , hope . i appreciate it . i 'll tell nikki . and when you talk to victor jr. let me know . all right . thank you . bye . ji min : excuse me , victor ? i did n't have a chance to speak with you at the church . i just wanted to tell you , you have my deepest , deepest sympathy . victor : thank you , ji min . that means a lot , thank you . jill : would you like ji min and me to give you a ride or should i call robert and have him pick you up ? kay : well , i think we should all leave and let them have their privacy . jill : how 's nikki doing ? kay : she 's trying to be strong for the family . um , and the doctor prescribed a mild sedative for her , but she refused it . jill : you do n't think she 'd try something stronger ? kay : oh , dear god , i hope not . i plan to stay very close to her , just in case . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , that was halloween . your dad 's ninja turtle costume , remember ? noah : yeah , i took that one of him . phyllis : that 's one of his better shots . noah : he looks so funny . phyllis : yeah . i like that one of you and your dad on the horses . noah : he was teaching me how to jump . phyllis : oh , wow . you gave a great speech today , noah . noah : thanks . um , you did n't see the fireflies that i caught for dad , did you ? phyllis : oh , they 're -- they 're out on the porch . noah : oh , you got ta see 'em , mom . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] brad : here you go . [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , dear god , he really is gone . i do n't know how to do this . i do n't know how to live each day without ... my little boy . how do i move on ? how do i do it ? victor : i do n't know . i do n't know . [ scene_break ] noah : look , they 're still alive ! sharon : oh ! noah : go . fly away . you 're free . phyllis : who 's the pretty baby girl ? hmm ? who 's the pretty baby girl ? you like being here with mommy , do n't you ? daddy is with us . i can feel him . summer , we 're gon na have a good life -- just you and me . we 're gon na have a good life . we 're gon na be happy . oh , we 're gon na be happy . are n't we ? we 're gon na laugh . we 're gon na cry . and if you 're anything like i was when i was a teenager , we 're gon na fight . right , sweetie ? hi , sweetie . most importantly , we 're gon na shop . we 're gon na do everything a mother and daughter would do together . we will . because you know what , sweetie ? you know what ? daddy would 've wanted it that way . [ next_on ] brad : i love sharon as a friend . victoria : j.t . is my friend ! period . ji min : mrs. chancellor , i was n't expecting -- kay : jill will not be going overseas with you . sharon : is there something you 're not telling me , jack ? victor : i want jack abbott to end up with nothing -- absolutely nothing . | today 's show featured the citizens of genoa city remembering nick . everyone 's thoughts are on nick as they prepare for his memorial service . noah remembers talks he has with his dad . sharon remembers when nick proposed to her and their wedding day . phyllis thinks of the beginnings of her relationship with nick . michael and lauren offer to let her move in with them for a while but she wants to be at home in nick 's house . phyllis is upset when she realizes the fireflies noah caught have died . she goes out and catches more . victoria talks to brad about how much her brother meant to her . nikki remembers all the rimes that nick was there to support her . she is upset that the last time they talked , they fought . at the memorial service , victoria remembers her brother fondly and reads a silly email that was typical nick . noah speaks on how much he loved his dad , and what a good father he was . he says that his dad is in heaven with cassie now , to take care of her . victor tells a story of nick as a boy . they all gather at the newman house after the service . noah shows sharon the fireflies then sets them free . phyllis tells summer that they are going to be okay . |
kevin : hi . i , uh , i have some good news . actually , it 's great news . i spoke to your doctors , and they think you 're well enough to come home with me , tonight . okay , i - i - i know that -- that that does n't mean much to you right now , but -- but i 'm psyched . i 'm psyched . i - i ca n't help but thinking that once you 're back in our apartment -- jana : you 're hoping that i will feel something . kevin : yeah . yeah , y - you -- you 're gon na be in a familiar place , surrounded by things that you love , and , um ... maybe you 'll feel a connection . jana : i can see that 's what you want . kevin : hold on . and there 's no pressure if it -- if it happens , it happens . kevin : i just need to , uh , check in at the coffeehouse , okay ? jana : fine . kevin : jana , we 're gon na get through this . everything is gon na be okay . kevin : it 's just gon na take some time . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] emily : you have my number . so if any positions open up on staff , i -- i see . no , no , i understand . okay , thank you for your time . ( sighs ) ( gasps ) lynn , hey . no , wait up , please . lynn : no thanks . i read the papers . i know all about you and that patty person . emily : well , then you must realize that i 'm working very hard to get my life in order so -- lynn : well , my lawyer does n't want me talking to you . emily : your lawyer ? lynn : i was desperate . i needed my therapist . and instead , i got some fake who told me to go to my happy place or get over it . emily : and i am very sorry that i was n't there when you needed me , but you have to understand that that was n't me , and i was being held against my will at the time and -- lynn : well , if you had some look - alike stalking you , you had the obligation to warn your patients . how was i supposed to know that was n't you ? thanks to the lousy advice i got from the one person i thought i could trust , i almost swallowed a whole bottle of pills . i could have been dead because of your negligence . ( scoffs ) i 'm seriously thinking about suing you . so stay away from me . woman : can i get you a refill , mrs. abbott ? emily : uh , do n't call me that . i 'm not mrs. abbott . i never was . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : that was fun last night , was n't it ? going to the three stooges ' movie with mac ? reed : when will i get to see mommy ? j.t . : well , remember , buddy , we talked about this , you know ? how you 're living with me now , but your mom 's gon na visit as often as she can . reed : ( sighs ) j.t . : okay ? [ scene_break ] jack : this is the woman you were in jamaica with ? billy : yeah . ( sighs ) i left out that small , yet important detail , did n't i , jack ? victor : this is your way of hitting me back , billy , by getting involved with my daughter ? victoria : ( sighs ) billy : oh , man , you are so far out of line , but what else is new ? jack : whoa , wait a minute . `` hitting me back `` ? victor : watch your tongue . jack : you 're responsible for this black eye ? victoria : daddy , please ! billy : i got this . [ scene_break ] tucker : well , come tomorrow morning , this will be your office . the new c.e.o . of jabot cosmetics , hmm ? ashley : hmm . ( telephone rings ) tucker : ah , c.e.o . 's direct line . go on . it 'll be good practice . ashley : ( scoffs ) `` building security , `` really ? i 'll let you take this one . tucker : all right . ashley : go on . tucker : this is tucker . protesting ? where ? in the lobby ? ! who exactly is leading this protest ? [ scene_break ] abby : every year , millions of animals are maimed , tortured and killed in the name of beauty . we are here tonight protesting against jabot 's cruel practice of using animals in laboratory testing . man : make sure you get everything . abby : someone needs to speak for those who ca n't speak for themselves . all animals feel pain . it is morally wrong to harm one species for the benefit of another . we should n't eat them , use them for testing or wear them on our bodies . my name is abby newman , and i 'd rather be naked than wear fur . [ scene_break ] emily : ( sighs ) kevin : thanks again for closing up . i owe you one . emily : ( sighs ) kevin : hey , you 're doctor -- emily : yeah , i 'm the one whose face is plastered all over the newspapers again . kevin : yeah , i know all about that . emily : you own this place . kevin : hi , i 'm kevin fsher . it 's about time we introduced ourselves for real . emily : kevin , emily peterson . kevin : i 've seen you in here ... before you got screwed over by patty . that woman messed with a lot of people 's lives . colleen carlton was a friend of mine . emily : oh , i 'm so sorry . i never had a chance to meet jack 's niece , but i know she was loved . kevin : yeah . do you mind if i join you ? emily : oh , no . please . please sit down . kevin : thanks . um ... ( laughs nervously ) i could use some professional advice . i do n't want to take advantage , though . emily : no , it 's fine . i -- ask away . kevin : uh , okay . uh , well , my wife jana -- you might know her . she works here -- suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage . and she 's okay . she 's fine . i mean , she can remember things fine -- people and events and ... places . it 's just that , um , she ca n't access her feelings . it 's like her emotions , they 're all just gone . emily : flat affect is very common in cases of brain trauma . kevin : yeah , yeah . that 's what her doctor said . but it 's still really jarring , and i do n't know if this is a temporary thing or ... ( sighs ) anyway , she 's , um , she 's getting released today . and , uh , i was wondering if there was any way that maybe you could talk to her and -- us and give us an idea of what to expect when she gets out ? emily : well , the neurologist assigned to her is -- is he not helping ? kevin : uh , yeah . medically speaking , yeah . i mean , but relationship - wise , you know , i ... i mean , i think -- i think this is all a direct result of the -- the stress she was under being held by her kidnappers for all those weeks , you know ? emily : oh . yeah . kevin : oh , do -- do you know about all that ? emily : no , i do . i do . i - i - i , um , i caught up after my own release . kevin : see , that 's just the thing . i mean , you know what it 's like to survive an experience like that and have to rebuild your life . you know , i think that talking to you could be exactly what jana needs . ( sighs ) emily : you know what ? in that case , i would be glad to talk with you and your wife . kevin : thank you . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : what is going on ? tucker : you 're not gon na believe this . ( sighs ) there 's a bunch of wannabe hippies down in the lobby . they 're accusing us of testing our products on animals . ashley : that 's ridiculous . my father was adamantly opposed to that . i was head of r & d for years . i would never , ever condone such a thing . how dare they . tucker : hey , where are you going ? security can handle it . ashley : tucker , this is my family 's reputation . abby : ( giggles ) my grandfather , john abbott , founded jabot cosmetics . my mother ran the lab here for years . i know all of their secrets . the man who owns this company now , tucker mccall -- correction . the man who stole it -- ashley : abby ? ! abby : mom ? ! what are you doing here ? tucker : okay , show 's over , everyone . man : is it true jabot uses animals for testing ? tucker : get that thing out of my face ! man : did you know your daughter would be here tonight protesting ? ashley : abby , you come with me . abby : why should i ? ashley : because i said so . man : ms. abbott , would you care to make a statement . tucker : all right , listen , everybody . jabot has never and will never use animals in its product testing . never . if you do n't believe me , you can go on an impromptu tour of the lab facility right now . as for miss newman , she 's young . she got her wires crossed . go easy on her , huh ? we all know what a rebellious kid can be like . [ scene_break ] victoria : i got on that plane of my own free will . no one forced me to . hell , the whole thing was practically my idea . and before anybody asks , it was nobody 's business where i was or what i was doing . i 'm free . i 'm single again , and i 'm over 21 , so please just deal with it . ( sighs ) jack : billy , i want to talk to you now . billy : jack , you know , i 'm beat . i 'm really not in the mood for any fatherly advice . jack : now ! billy . billy : hey , uh , i hope you rethink that business opportunity . it could be a hell of a return on your investment . victoria : would you just please go ? billy : okay . ( mutters ) victoria : ( sighs ) victor : did i raise you for you to end up with this obnoxious punk ? [ scene_break ] emily : i understand you 're going home this evening . jana : so kevin tells me . kevin : i think it 's exactly what you need . you 'll be more comfortable there . plus i get to wait on you hand and foot . emily : you sound excited . kevin : i mean , since she went missing , that 's all i 've been able to think about -- when we 'd be together again . i got all the ingredients to make your favorite curry , rented a bunch of movies off your queue , and i thought we could just , you know , hang out relax and ... and then , hopefully , you 'll feel at home there , in our place . emily : jana , what do you think about that ? jana : it 's a lot to take in all at once . emily : kevin , everything you have planned sounds wonderful , and i know it comes from a place of love and that you have your wife 's best interests at heart . kevin : but ? emily : put yourself in jana 's place . can you see from her point of view how this might sound a bit overwhelming ? it 's a lot of pressure to put on someone . and i - i 'm not saying you 're wrong . she can only deal with the present moment . and maybe you need to rethink your approach . just take it one step at a time . kevin : yeah . [ scene_break ] ashley : go . abby : ( sighs ) ashley : why would you take your clothes off in front of the cameras , abby ? abby : i was making a point . man : abby , can you back up your claim that jabot uses animals for testing ? abby : tucker mccall ripped this company from my family . he would do anything -- ashley : okay , miss newman does n't know what she 's talking about . get out of here right now . get out ! go ! go ! what the hell are you doing ? this footage could end up on the internet . do you know what that could do to your future ? now why ? why would you want to harm yourself this way and spread lies about your grandfather 's company , abby ? abby : it 's not grandpa 's company anymore . it 's tucker mccall 's . and maybe you 're okay with him jacking it from us ... ashley : okay . abby : but i am not . ashley : okay , abby , there 's something you do n't know . i am the new c.e.o . of jabot . abby : since when ? ashley : oh , it 's a very new development abby : oh , maybe you ... ashley : look , honey , i know you meant well . abby : should have told me . i would have never done that . i 'm really sorry , mom . ashley : ( sighs ) i know . i 'm sorry , too . i feel horrible . abby : oh , now what do i do ? oh , my god . i just exposed myself on tv . ashley : it 's okay . wait . you know what ? do n't panic . what we 're gon na do is get legal on it , and hopefully , they can keep it off the air . and maybe p.r . can do some damage control . in the meantime , you 've got to stay out of sight and keep a low profile , all right ? abby : okay . okay . ashley : ( sighs ) you know what ? take the stairs . go out through the loading dock . abby : thanks , mom . ashley : ( sighs ) you know , honey , please , no more stunts . abby : no , no . no , i promise . i - i ... i 'm really excited you 're gon na be running things again . ashley : uh - huh . yeah , me too . abby : ah . ( sighs ) ashley : please . okay . abby : kent , it 's abby . did you get the footage we need ? awesome ! okay , uh , meet me at crimson lights . it 's time to face my adoring public . [ scene_break ] victoria : you go on and on about the men in my life manipulating me , but what about you ? you 're worse than anyone . victor : do n't you understand ? you 're my daughter . i 'm concerned about you . victoria : ( scoffs ) when you say `` concern , `` you mean `` control . `` victor : stop that control nonsense . victoria : why ca n't you respect the fact that i am an adult ? w - w - what is it about you , about letting your kids go that is so utterly terrifying ? victor : sweetheart , what is terrifying is when you show up with a punk like that from a vacation in -- in jamaica . are you serious ? victoria : ( sighs ) victor : when i came back from belgium , i thought we could all have a fresh start . victoria : ( sighs ) right . victor : instead , what happens ? victoria : more guilt . i 'm out of here . victor : do n't you walk away from me . victoria : you asked me to come back here and help you with newman . victor : and you 're going to help me with newman . victoria : and here you are , lecturing me like a teenager . victor : you 're behaving like a teenager , for heaven 's sake . man : recapping our top stories , abby newman , daughter of ashley abbott and business magnate victor newman led a rally at jabot earlier protesting the use of animals in cosmetics testing . young miss newman went for all - out shock value when she resorted to nudity to emphasize her point . abby : all animals feel pain . we should n't eat them , use them for testing or wear them on our bodies . my name is abby newman , and i 'd rather be naked than wear fur . ( light applause ) [ scene_break ] jana : what are the chances that the symptom will go away and i 'll be able to feel things normally again ? emily : well , without talking with your neurologist and -- and doing a thorough exam , i ca n't comment on the prognosis . it 's not a condition i 've ever treated . that said , i am open to working with you . i 'll do the research , make inquiries . in the meantime , kevin , if you could try to contain your own hopes and expectations and avoid projecting them onto jana ... something as simple as saying the words `` i love you '' -- she ca n't respond in a meaningful way , and that might create hurt feelings and cause tension , none of which is , uh , good for her recovery . kevin : well , i 'm not going to apologize for loving jana . i believe in my heart that you are the same person i fell in love with , and i will not lose faith in that no matter what . emily : ( sighs ) kevin : ( sighs ) what , did i say something wrong ? emily : no . no , you did n't , kevin . you -- you said everything right . [ scene_break ] billy : thank you , sir . ( sighs ) you know what , jack ? nothing washes down resentment like a nice cold beer . jack : what , you think this is funny ? billy : okay , look , whatever it is that you have to say , please just say it and hurry , because i 'm beat , man . jack : victoria newman ? billy : well , why not ? i mean , what do you have against her ? she 's cute . jack : this is n't some bimbo you picked up at jimmy 's . this is victor newman 's daughter . billy : oh , no , wait . the great victor newman ? the mustache ? the big guy ? oh , no , i 'm in so much trouble . jack : look , this shiner you 're so nonchalant about is gon na be the least of your worries if you continue to push this . next time , i may not be able to help you . [ scene_break ] abby : ( sighs ) i just heard a deejay talking about me on the radio . kent : that is only the start . abby : oh , this is so cool . kent : i did a quick edit on some of the footage . abby : we are here tonight protesting against jabot 's cruel practice of using animals in laboratory testing . my name is abby newman , and i 'd rather be naked than wear fur . ashley : abby , upstairs , now . miss newman does n't know what she 's talking about . abby : ( laughs ) awesome . taken out of context , my mom sounds like a witch . ( gasps ) kent : what about the cash you promised ? abby : ( sighs ) kent : i 've got ta pay chuck for the camera work , and you need green to shoot the rest of your pilot . abby : you 'll have your money tomorrow . no worries . kent : there 's gon na be blowback ... abby : ( scoffs ) kent : especially from your parents . abby : i can handle them . after all the crap they 've thrown at each other the last few years ... ( whispers ) this is nothing . [ scene_break ] ashley : it 's handled . victor : what in the world was our girl thinking ? ashley : she was thinking that she was helping my family by embarrassing tucker and sticking it to management . what she had no way of knowing is that i 'm management . victor : excuse me ? ashley : i just signed a contract making me c.e.o . of jabot . victor : you ca n't be serious . you signed a contract to work for tucker mccall of all people ? ashley : oh , thank you for your heartfelt congratulations , victor . the point is , abby 's aware of the situation . she 's not gon na do anything like this again , okay ? victor : why the hell are you distracting yourself with work now when you should pay attention to abby ? ashley : you know what ? abby needs to learn from her mistakes , victor . she 's not a little kid anymore . victor : she just stripped on television , for heaven 's sake . do n't you care about that ? ashley : no , do n't ask me if i care . you know i care . victor : have you forgotten what 's gon na happen tomorrow ? ashley : no , i have n't forgotten . i - i 'm aware it 's gon na alter our child 's life in ways she could never imagine . victor : her behavior was so outrageous that we need to rethink our decision . tucker : those ad mock - ups -- i 've got 'em all set up in the conference room for you to take a look at . ashley : perfect . perfect . i 'm going to do that . tucker : well , it does n't look like you 're having the best night . ( sighs ) do n't worry . i took care of everything with abby . victor : the way you took care of victoria 's custody ? tucker : i 'm just glad i was around when i was needed . victor : you 've been around to help my family a lot lately , have n't you ? you mark my word , tucker mccall . i 'll repay you in kind . [ scene_break ] emily : jana , while kevin 's doing the paperwork , is there anything else you wanted to ask me ? that 's what i 'm here for . jana : how -- how do i act when i get home ? should i pretend ? try my best to laugh or cry ? emily : faking emotions , that 's the last thing you should do . whatever you 're feeling or not feeling , i ... ( sighs ) i think you need to be honest with yourself and the people you love . jana : you told kevin not to push too much . i do appreciate that . emily : yeah , it 's gon na be hard for him right now . but still , do n't be afraid to ask your husband for what you need . [ scene_break ] billy : did i ask you for any help with victor ? no , i did n't . jack : i 'm trying to get you to understand how incendiary this is . this is victor newman . you mess with his family , i promise you , you 're going to pay for it . now do everyone a favor and grow the hell up . billy : where do you get off judging my life , huh , jack ? yours is such an epic failure . and i do n't know , but at least i can tell the difference between my wives beneath the sheets . jack : get out of my sight . billy : i can do that . billy : ( sighs ) jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) reed : for you , mommy . victoria : ( sighs ) look at them . look at you . oh , i love you . mm . j.t . : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : that 's from our wedding . jana : at the ashram . kevin : right . right , at the ashram . you wanted me to wear that nehru jacket , and , uh , and i did n't really want to . i was -- i was willing to for you . but then you told me you wanted me to be comfortable , so i wore that instead . daniel wore the nehru jacket . um ... oh , hey , what about , uh ... what about this , huh ? jana : my ouija board . kevin : yeah . do you , um , do you want to -- you want to try it out ? maybe it 'll , uh , give you some answers . jana : no , not really . kevin : okay . um ... uh , dr. peterson said that i -- that i should n't crowd you , and i - i feel like i -- i mean , do you want me to leave ? jana : maybe some time would be good , just a - a night . let this all sink in . kevin : okay . all right , i can , uh , i can go upstairs and -- and crash on michael and lauren 's couch . jana : this is n't how you envisioned things . kevin : well , you know what ? do n't , uh , do n't worry about that . i 'm just , um , i 'm gon na do whatever i need to do for you so that you can remember how much , uh , how much you love our life together . [ scene_break ] emily : ( sighs ) jack : wait , wait . can we just talk ? emily : you know what ? not now , please . jack : ( stammers ) all of your stuff is at the house -- your clothes , your makeup . i - i can bring them to you . i can -- emily : okay , i do n't want them anymore . they 're just -- you can give them to charity . they 're not mine . not after patty used them . i 've , uh , i 've got some new things . i 'm starting from scratch , rebuilding my life , and i can do this on my own . jack : of course you can . the question is , should you ? emily : because of that woman , i have patients threatening to sue me , former employers who wo n't take my phone calls . and i want to move forward , jack , and i ca n't do that if you wo n't let go . ( sighs ) okay , you know what ? this is why i did n't want to talk . so i - i just -- i do n't want to go down this road again , okay ? jack : w - w - wait . d - do n't -- do n't go like this , please ? please . [ scene_break ] victoria : that 's jeremy and jacob . reed : mm - hmm . my `` cosmic man `` book . i left it upstairs . j.t . : all right , go get it , buddy . victoria : oh , okay . ( sighs ) thank you . thank you for bringing him by . you have no idea how much i needed this . j.t . : well , the , uh , flowers were reed 's idea . victoria : that was very sweet of him . j.t . : so , uh , last night ... victoria : what about last night ? j.t . : well , it could n't have been easy coming home after that custody hearing . victoria : what is this , um , what is this really about , j.t . ? j.t . : what do you mean ? victoria : i mean in the past 48 hours , you 've finalized our divorce , you 've ripped our son away from me , you 've been about as harsh as i 've ever seen you , and now here you are like everything 's just normal . j.t . : reed missed his mom . victoria : and that 's the only reason you brought him by ? j.t . : what are you askin ' me ? victoria : i do n't know . i mean , it just feels like i 'm being set up . what i do n't understand is why . [ scene_break ] kent : thank you . abby : so is it ready ? kent : being e - mailed over now . i 'll go print it out . abby : hurry . hurry . i ca n't wait ! go . ( squeals ) yes ! yes ! dad . victor : well , you 're very happy . abby : ( chuckles ) victor : why do n't you join me out on the patio , okay ? let 's talk . [ scene_break ] kevin : well , i 'll just be a couple floors upstairs . and there 's leftover vegan in the fridge if you 're hungry . jana : thank you for doing this . kevin : well , look , i ... i do n't like leaving you alone your first night back , but if my being here is gon na do you more harm than good , i -- jana : i would n't put it that way , so do n't you either . kevin : well , good night . sleep well . jana : good night . [ scene_break ] emily : ( sighs ) why ? why could you not see what was right in front of you ? how could you ignore all these big red flags that were going off ? jack : ( stammers ) just imagine our positions switched , and you saw me behaving weirdly . would you immediately jump to an evil twin scenario ? yes , i saw differences , troubling differences . but i overlooked them . i looked past them , because i loved you so much . they were not four months of wedded bliss . they were four frustrating months trying desperately to find you in her , months i f -- kept feeling i was losing my soul mate . you say you need space ? fine . i 'll give you space . but i did n't give up then . emily : ( gasps ) jack : and i 'm not gon na give up now . you take as much time as you need . i 'll wait for you . emily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] man : hey , man . billy : can i get a big bottle of water , please ? thanks . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : look , i came here to prove to you that i 'm serious about working together as parents . victoria : yeah , well , that 's very easy for you to say . you won . j.t . : no , victoria . nobody won . i want you to know that i do n't take it lightly how important you are in reed 's life , just like i never took our marriage lightly . reed : found it ! j.t . : oh , good job , buddy . good job . hey , it 's time for us to go , so why do n't you say good night to your mom ? victoria : okay , come here , and just squeeze me as hard as you can . ( grunts ) little squeezer . j.t . : ( chuckles ) victoria : hey , listen . listen to me . you be good for your dad , okay ? j.t . : i 'll call about the visitation . victoria : fine . j.t . : all right , champ . let 's hit the road . come on , dude . ( groans ) you 're so heavy . reed : good night , mommy . victoria : hi , uh , is michael around ? uh , yeah , this is victoria . i - i 'd like to speak with him about an annulment . um , you know what ? never mind . no , no , no . it 's okay . no message . thank you . [ scene_break ] abby : i did n't mean to embarrass you and mom . i just ... i just want you to be proud of me . victor : come here . abby : ( sighs ) victor : okay , sit down . sweetheart ... abby : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) victor : you 're in way over your head . you know that , do n't you ? but the important thing is that you take responsibility for your actions , which i see you 're doing . why do n't you dry your tears ? abby : ( sighs ) victor : want me to take you home ? abby : okay , in a minute . i just -- i need to go fix my face . victor : okay . i 'll be out on the patio , okay ? abby : thanks , dad . you 're the best . victor : okay , sweetheart . abby : ( sighs ) thanks . abby : okay , change of plans . i 've got ta go with my dad , but he 's under control . no worries . kent : wrapped around your little finger , from what i saw . abby : is that ... kent : hot off the presses . abby : yay ! ( gasps ) it 's perfect . ( laughs ) with the pitch we have planned ... kent : ca n't see any network turning us down . abby : by this time tomorrow , we are gon na have everything we need to make this reality show happen . ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] ashley : well , okay , i 'm gon na have the art department adjust these layouts . tucker : sounds good . ashley : i 'm kind of surprised you have n't mentioned abby . tucker : what , her youthful indiscretion ? ashley : ( chuckles ) is that what we 're calling it ? tucker : well , we all have 'em , do n't we ? yeah , you would n't believe some of the crap i pulled when i was her age . i think abby 'll learn . maybe the hard way , but she 'll learn . ashley : and what if she does n't ? tucker : she has a mom who loves her , who cares what happens to her . and you wo n't hesitate to kick her butt into line when it 's warranted . that 's more than a lot of people can say . ashley : would you mind if we took a quick break ? i need to make a phone call . tucker : i 'll leave you to it . ashley : thank you . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) victor : come to your senses yet ? ashley : i thought about what you said . and maybe abby is n't mature enough to handle this . victor : well , i 'm very glad you can see that . ashley : so can you undo the arrangements ? victor : first thing , okay ? ashley : ( sighs ) i just hope she does n't get too upset when she realizes that we 've changed our minds . victor : ashley , we are doing the right thing . please trust me on this . [ next_on ] billy : how could the best days of our lives be such a mistake ? cane : i 'm not gon na stand by and watch you sacrifice yourself on some small chance the kids are gon na get hurt . abby : i 'm an abbott and a newman , and i will get the money . | kevin gives jana the good news that she is going home tonight , but she is less than thrilled . kevin promises not to pressure jana into having feelings that she does n't . emily asks if there is any position open on staff , but she gets turned down . emily tries to talk to lynn , who does n't have a kind word to say to her . lynn threatens to sue emily for her remarks toward her . reed asks j.t . to let him see victoria . at the airport , victor sees billy with victoria and wonders if this is his way of getting back at him . victoria tries to referee the argument between jack and victor . tucker shows ashley her new offices . abby protests downstairs in the lobby against jabot 's cruel practices of using animals in their testing . when they meet at the coffeehouse , kevin asks emily 's help with jana . emily goes to see jana . ashley and tucker confront abby about her demonstrations and posing nude . abby finds out that ashley is the new c.e.o of jabot . abby calls kent to meet her at crimson lights to discuss their project . ashley tells victor about abby 's stunt on television . victor finds out that ashley is the new c.e.o of jabot . at home , jana asks kevin to move out to give her some alone time . kevin agrees . jack asks to talk to emily , but she refuses . emily lets jack know what 's going on with her . victor talks heart to heart to abby . abby forges ahead with her plans for the reality show . j.t . brings reed by to see victoria . victoria calls michael about an annulment . |
sofia : `` mr . soon - to - be - married man . `` this is your soon - to - be best woman , giving you a call , bugging you again . uh , call me back on malcolm 's cell , um , if you need anything for the wedding . phyllis : ( chuckles ) sofia : okey - dokey . ( chuckles ) um , that 's the third time i 've called him . that 's kind of odd . malcolm : well , do you want to head over to tucker 's and make sure that he , uh , got to the park on time ? sofia : well , that 's my job . maybe we should . malcolm : okay , we can do that . but first , we got to tell phyllis the good news . sofia : oh , yeah . malcolm : big news . phyllis : ( chuckles ) what big news ? sofia : mm . phyllis : aw , really ? that 's great . that 's really great . congratulations . sofia : thanks . phyllis : you 're welcome . oh , i 'm so happy for you malcolm : ( laughs ) sofia : ( laughs ) phyllis : you 're gon na be a daddy again . malcolm : yes . yeah , it 's a hell of a surprise . and , you know , sofia and i could n't be more , uh , tickled . ( laughs ) phyllis : ( laughs ) sweet . sofia : tickled ? ( laughs ) phyllis : i - i 'm expecting , too . malcolm : what ? phyllis : uh , not -- not me . daniel . daniel 's baby , yeah . sofia : ohh . phyllis : yeah . once we get the test results back that daniel is , um , lucy 's father , then , um , she 'll be back . she 'll -- she 'll be back with her -- her -- her real family . yeah . [ scene_break ] victoria : this one 's for lucy . please bring our little girl home to us soon ... ( sighs ) so i can hold her in my arms again . every time i close my eyes , i see that woman from the foster care wheeling our little girl away . billy : i will , uh , check with daniel and see if he 's heard back from the d.n.a . lab . victoria : ( sighs ) thank you , because it 's the waiting that 's -- that 's killing me . but i guess with everything going on upstairs ... billy : yes , ashley and katherine need our support right now , so ... victoria : yeah . and tucker and abby need our prayers , too . [ scene_break ] ashley : come on , abby . come on , sweetie , open up those beautiful eyes . it 's gon na be okay . daniel : hey . ashley : come on in . i know she 'd want you here . daniel : she 's still pretty out of it ? ashley : the concussion , you know ? plus all that alcohol . daniel : what do the doctors say ? how 's she doing ? ashley : well ... well , she 's stable , and , um , i think she 's gon na wake up pretty soon , and i want to be here when she does . daniel : you know , i just , um , i just saw katherine . she wants you to go to tucker 's room . they 're about ready , to bring him up from recovery . ashley : um , okay , but you have to promise me that we will come back as soon as she stirs . daniel : yeah . ashley : okay . [ scene_break ] mauro : mrs. newman ? thank you for meeting with me again this morning . diane : it 's no problem . it gave me a chance to go home and freshen up . mauro : ( sighs ) well , before i got called away yesterday , you -- you had stated that you saw the car ms. abbott was driving swerve into mr. mccall . diane : correct . mauro : now you also mentioned that you did n't notice any brake lights . diane : not only that , i saw the car accelerate . mauro : before it struck mr. mccall ? diane : it sped up and plowed right into him . i was shocked . i pulled over and called 9 - 1 - 1 . mauro : quite a coincidence that four people who all knew each other were on an isolated road in the woods at night . why were you out there , mrs. newman ? diane : i was meeting tucker . it was supposed to be just the two of us . mauro : a romantic meeting ? was n't he supposed to be marrying ms. abbott ? diane : i do n't want to tell you how to do your job , and i do n't say this lightly , but if ashley found out somehow , i think you should consider the possibility this was n't an accident . [ scene_break ] jack : i come bearing cinnamon rolls . victor : that 's nice of you but i 've ... had them send up from the café already . jack : well , how about that ? the two of us on the same wavelength . victor : first time for everything , is n't there , jack ? jack : bet i know something else that 's going through your mind . what 's gon na happen to tucker 's empire if tucker is n't around to run it ? victor : why , you ! [ scene_break ] ( monitor beeping ) ashley : how did the surgery go ? kay : well , they relieved the pressure from tucker 's brain . but , um , the injuries are far more extensive than the doctors realized , so he 's in a coma right now . ashley : how long is he gon na be like this ? dr. charles : mr. mccall 's brain activity is minimal . it could be weeks or months before there 's any sign of recovery , if at all . i 'm afraid your son 's condition requires me ask some difficult questions . kay : such as ? dr. charles : we kept him on the ventilator after surgery . do you know if he has a living will or any other instructions in case he was severely incapacitated ? ashley : i ca n't believe that we 're even talking like this . i mean , are we really at this point ? i mean , is n't there anything that we can do ? kay : yes , of course we can , darling , and i - i promise you i 'll handle it . nothing 's going to interfere with tucker 's recovery . nothing . murphy : listen , why do n't we talk about this outside ? dr. charles : of course . kay : yes . ashley has enough to deal with . i do not want you upsetting her like this . dr. charles : i still need answers . this hospital is required by law -- kay : i understand all of that . one does not get to my time in life without confronting these issues . however , we will not discuss this any further until we have exhausted every possible measure . dr. charles : that 's exactly what we did with last night 's surgery . we will continue to test for any hopeful signs . however , it is imperative that we know if he prepared any documents stating his wishes . please excuse me . [ scene_break ] daniel : i 'll make you a little deal . i will do the whole ex - boyfriend thing on your tv show , okay ? if ... if you promise to lay off the partying for a little while . okay ? you got ta be better to yourself than that . there 's a lot of people out here that care about you . and i 'm sorry about us . i guess if i could do it all over , i ... ( door opens ) billy : hey . victoria : hey . daniel : hey . ( clears throat ) victoria : how is she ? daniel : um , pretty much the same , i guess . you know , i 've just been sittin ' here thinkin ' about this whole lucy situation . i think the second that i realized she was daisy 's kid , i should have handled everything totally differently . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , so lucy and -- and your baby will grow up together . how sweet will that be ? sofia : ( chuckles ) malcolm : mm - hmm . you have to wonder . sofia : you do n't have to wonder anything . i know . i know it 's a complex situation . malcolm : ( clears throat ) ( cell phone rings ) malcolm : hey , uh , this could be tucker . talk to me . kay : it 's katherine . malcolm : she 's right here . hold -- hold on one sec . it 's katherine for you . she says it 's urgent . sofia : katherine ? kay : i tried , uh , calling your cell , but , uh , it -- it went straight to voice mail . sofia : oh , yeah , i put it on the charger last night and forgot to pick it up this morning . is , uh , everything okay ? kay : uh , sofia , there 's -- there 's no easy way to tell you this . sofia : what -- what is it ? uh , could you , uh , repeat that for malcolm and phyllis , please ? kay : last night , tucker was struck down by a car . he was in the road . ( stammers ) i do n't know why . ashley was driving , and abby was in the car with her , and then somehow they ... they just crashed moments later . phyllis : how is everybody doing ? how is everyone ? kay : well , ashley was n't hurt . abby 's still unconscious , but she 's gon na be okay . as for tucker , it 's ... uh , well , uh , he had , uh , he had this massive injury to his brain , and ... and he 's in a coma on a ventilator , and he ca n't breathe on his own . malcolm : ( scoffs ) sofia : i 'm so sorry . kay : uh , listen , uh , sofia , i 'm at , uh , the i.c.u . at memorial , and the doctors have done all they can , but it 's the hospital . they -- they 're after me , uh , to tell them what tucker 's wishes were about ... sofia : oh , sure . i will , um , get tucker 's lawyer and , uh , i 'll be right over . [ scene_break ] kay : thank you . ( sighs ) victor : sofia on her way ? kay : ( stammers ) what does that mean ? what kind of a mother am i that i have to call a colleague of my son 's to get such personal information ? i mean , i was given a second chance to make up or abandoning him . ( laughs ) guys , i ... i squandered it . [ scene_break ] mauro : why would you agree to a romantic rendezvous the night before tucker 's wedding ? diane : he was still a free man . mauro : and yet , you 're not a free woman . in fact , the man you 're married to is one of tucker 's biggest rivals from what i 've gathered . diane : my marriage to victor is being annulled . tucker invited me to meet with him , so i went . and it 's a good thing i did , too . otherwise , no one would ever really know what happened out there on that road . [ scene_break ] ashley : abby was right about you . i did n't believe her . was diane really worth it ? was she worth everything that happened ? ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) jack : ash , you all right ? ashley : he brought this on himself , jackie . jack : what ? ashley : you asked me last night why ... ( sniffles ) abby and i were on our way up to the cabin . she insisted that i go there . she wanted me to see with my own eyes what i was getting myself into with this marriage . jack : so what happened ? ashley : tucker told me that he was going to a bachelor party at the cabin . jackie , he was meeting diane . jack : w - wait . tucker and diane ? ashley : how could you do this to me ? how could do this to me the night before our wedding ? ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] billy : daniel , are you having second thoughts about giving lucy to us ? daniel : if i 'd told the truth right away , we probably would have worked something out quietly . waiting made everything more complicated , so i owe the two of you an apology . abby , too . do you know , if i 'd been up front with her about the baby , maybe she would n't have lost it the way she did ? victoria : listen , um , you know , i feel badly , to i probably should have been paying more attention . billy : all right , look , guys , what 's done is done . right now , we need to focus on helping her recover and then getting lucy back to us . victoria : yes . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : tucker told ashley he was on his way to a bachelor party . in fact , he was on his way to our cabin to have fun with diane , and , yes , i do mean that kind of fun . victor : where the hell did you get that information ? jack : ashley just told me . abby apparently found out about it and thought her mother should know . the point is , none of this would have happened if you 'd been keeping an eye on things at home . victor : will you stop this ? jack : i 'm just the messenger here . i think we should save our contempt for diane . victor : that 's another thing you and i can agree on . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mauro : we need to finish up our interview . ashley : could we please ... could we please do this later ? mauro : i 've received forensic reports from the accident scene which raise serious questions . ashley : my fiancé 's in a coma , and my daughter has a serious head injury . mauro : and once she 's awake , i intend to speak with her . ashley : do you have children , detective ? because if you do , then you must know what i 'm feeling . excuse me . i need to be with my daughter . mauro : you can either answer my questions here or downtown . it 's your choice , ms. abbott . [ scene_break ] ( monitor beeping ) kay : i 'm beginning to see your side of things , murphy . murphy : oh , katherine , there 's not a - a my side or your side . decisions like this , it 's -- it 's a lot more complicated . kay : no . no , no , not in this case . right now , i 'm a mother who would do whatever it takes to keep her son alive ... a machine breathing for him . even if there was just the slightest sign that his brain would heal . sofia : oh , my god . kay : sofia , i 'm so glad you got here . sofia : ( sighs ) mrs. chancellor , i 'm so sorry . um , this is nelson mcginnis , tucker 's lawyer . um ... ( sniffles ) katherine is , um , tucker 's mother , and this is her husband murphy . nelson : i 'm sorry to be meeting under such terrible circumstances . kay : well , i did n't know what to tell the hospital when they started asking about medical directives . murphy : are there any on file ? nelson : tucker does have a living will . he made it very clear he does not want any extraordinary measures taken ... murphy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : go ahead . ask your questions . mauro : the lack of tire tracks and skid marks from your car indicate that you never even braked or tried to turn away from where tucker was standing . in fact , you accelerated . how do you explain that ? ashley : i already told you , i was driving my daughter 's car , and we were arguing . mauro : mm - hmm . ashley : i got distracted , and when i - i - i looked back , there was tucker looming in my headlights . i mean , what about that , surprises you ? i mean , obviously , i thought i braked , i did n't . i must have hit the accelerator . mauro : were you so stunned to see him ? i mean , were n't you driving up that way to prevent your fiancé from having an affair ? victor : excuse me . that is enough . mauro : i 'm not through questioning her . victor : ashley , would you kindly look in on our daughter ? i think she needs you , okay ? ashley : yes , of course . mauro : interfering with an investigation is a crime . victor : your questions will be addressed . mauro : this is n't a simple accident report . victor : mm - hmm . mauro : a witness alleged that this might have been an attempt on the victim 's life . victor : does that witness happen to be my wife ? mauro : i have forensic evidence to support the theory . victor : okay . mauro : and i 've also established a motive . victor : let me tell you something . i 've known ms. jenkins for many , many years . whatever she says is not trustworthy , especially if it pertains to my ex - wives . she has an agenda . mauro : if you 'll excuse me , i need to find ms. abbott . victor : no , detective , you will not harass her . not right now . if you persist in questioning her now , i will have to lodge a complaint with your superior commissioner o'connor , a complaint he will take very serious . you have a nice day . [ scene_break ] ashley : i just wanted to see how he 's doing . kay : well , mr. mcginnis here has informed us ... ashley : hello . kay : that , uh , my son has a living will , and he requested we take no extraordinary measures to prolong his life . murphy : he 's gon na have to come off the ventilator . ashley : no . absolutely not . nelson : i 'm sorry , but -- ashley : no , tucker is a fighter . that 's how he 's gotten everything in his life . it 's -- that 's how he 's lived his life . he -- he does n't give us not on anything . nelson : it 's because tucker is a fighter that he does n't want a machine fighting for him . no . he 's made it quite clear to me on number of occasions that when he 's ready to go , it 's gon na be his choice and his alone . ashley : he is not ready . kay : no , of course he is n't . he would -- he would n't dare leave so much unfinished . ashley : and as his fiancé , i have to tell you , i wo n't allow it . nelson : with all due respect , you have no say in the matter . kay : well , i do , and you will damn well listen . i will use every bit of the clout i have in this town to make sure that my son has a chance to survive . malcolm : baby , what 's wrong ? sofia : um ... ( sighs ) they said , uh ... jack : said what ? sofia : tucker left instruction um , not to do anything extraordinary to prolong his life . nelson : i 'm sorry . sofia : oh , um , this is nelson mcginnis , tucker 's attorney . phyllis : uh , phyllis summers . jack : hi , i 'm jack abbott . nelson : hi , uh , as tucker 's second - in - command , there is an additional document i think you should all know about . uh , in the event that he is incapacitated or otherwise unable to manage his companies and estates , tucker left instructions for a transfer of his interests , and in light of the these circumstances , i believe the documents are in my office . i 'll have a meeting of all the interested parties as soon as possible . jack : who was a part of that meeting ? nelson : i 'll be debriefing sofia privately , if you 'll excuse us . malcolm : of course . phyllis : a little vulture - like , do n't you think ? jack : if that 's what i have to be , fine . the future of jabot may be on the line . [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . victor : hi . ashley : so , um ... victor : ( sighs ) ashley : do you think that detective 's gon na keep bugging me ? victor : if she comes at you again , tell her that you refuse to answer questions because you want to have legal representation . ashley : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . you think i need an attorney ? victor : yes . let me call michael baldwin . he has a lot of experience with this . you want me to ? ashley : no , no . i - i - it 's -- no . it 's not a big deal . i can handle it . ( cell phone rings ) daniel : sorry . i 'm expecting a phone call . ashley : no , it 's -- go ahead . daniel : hello ? yeah . um , yeah , okay , i 'll -- i 'll be right there . that 's the genetics lab . they 've got the test results . victoria : can we come with you ? daniel : i 'd really need to do it on my own . um , how about i come and find you guys after ? deal ? billy : yeah , we 'll be right here . victoria : yeah , sure . daniel : bye . billy : ( clears throat ) victoria : gosh , i hate this . ashley : do n't you already know what the test results are ? billy : yeah , but it does n't mean we 're free and clear on this . child protective services can decide that daniel ca n't provide the appropriate home and then lucy will stay in foster care . or phyllis will get custody , and that 's a whole lot worse . victoria : i do n't care . i do n't care about any of that . i just -- i want my baby back . i just want her back . victor : i have to go somewhere . excuse me . billy : ahh , that 's right . off you go , right as your daughters need you . victoria : ( sighs ) victor : i know you 're upset right now . i 'll pretend not to have heard that , all right ? billy : ( chuckles ) daniel : i ca n't even think about doing a show right now . could you maybe call me next month and -- and we 'll see if we ca n't figure something out ? thank you . victor : um , you hold that child 's fate in your hands , and i hope you will not disappoint my daughter . jack : wow , you got a lot of nerve , and do n't tell me it 's because you care , 'cause we both know . here comes diane , responsible for all the world 's misery . oh , no , no , no , no , no . you do n't get to play the victim . diane : it was tucker who invited me to meet with him . jack : even if that were true , she agreed to meet him , and look what happened . victor : jack , if you do n't mind , i 'd like to talk to my wife , have her explain her allegation that ashley ran over tucker intentionally . jack : why you little ... yeah , you can have the room , if you can stand to be with her ... [ scene_break ] billy : takin ' it straight to the top , huh ? kay : ( chuckles ) uh , you know what , bill ? as big a deal as i am with the board at the hospital , it evidently is n't enough to have my son . the administrator would n't even budge . and , uh , legally , we ca n't keep him on the ventilator . billy : the law really sucks sometimes . kay : yes . billy : sorry . ( clears throat ) kay : ( chuckles ) you know , just yesterday ... yesterday , tucker was so looking forward to starting a whole new life with ashley . and i wanted to make that chance happen and to make things better between the two of us . billy : well ... you 've made deals with the big guy before . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , oh , my dear , i wish i was dealing with god . i mean , i can rail against him , deal with him , make deals with him ... ( sighs ) perhaps obtain just a scrap of mercy , unlike with these ... bloody bureaucrats . billy : yeah . vicki and i know what it 's like to fight the system . kay : yeah . billy : and it looks like there 's gon na be a whole lot more of it before everything 's settled with lucy . kay : well , then perhaps the two of us should ask for a bit of help from the one source that 's able to give it . billy : ( sighs ) kay : hmm ? you first . billy : mnh - mnh . you first . both : together . kay : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] victor : for you to tell the police such a vicious lie -- diane : it was n't a lie . i saw that car speed up and steer into tucker . why is it so wrong to want to make that known ? victor : you did n't just describe what happened . you accused ashley of attempted murder . what the hell is the matter with you ? you planted the seed out of pure spite . how do you know what was in her mind ? diane : whatever you say , victor . god knows you 're always right . victor : this whole thing happened because you ... are nothing but a tramp . [ scene_break ] ashley : she actually told the detective that i was trying to kill my fiancé ? jack : shh . the detective is right outside the door . ashley : why would she do that ? does she hate me that much ? jack : maybe she 's jealous . i do n't know . she lives to stir up trouble . she 's not gon na get away with this , though . ( cell phone rings ) jack : i asked murphy to call me if there was any new -- it 's me . murphy . hey , murph . ashley : what ? jack : thanks . they 're taking tucker off the ventilator . ashley : i thought katherine was gon na try to fight that . jack : i 'm sorry . abby : ( moans ) mom ? ashley : abby , honey ? jack : hey , abby . its uncle jack and mom . can you hear us ? abby ? ashley : look , jack , would you leave us and tell kay i 'll be there as soon as i can , okay . jack : okay , i 'll come get you if they need you . ashley : thank you . hi , honey . abby : ( sighs ) what happened ? ashley : there was an accident , sweetie . abby : i was driving . oh , my god . oh , my god , tucker . [ scene_break ] ( monitor beeping ) kay : well , could you at least give us some idea of what to expect ? dr. charles : unfortunately , there 's no way to predict if mr. mccall will be able to breathe on his own . jack : and what if he does ? what then ? dr. charles : we see if it lasts . kay : the doctor 's saying if he removes this apparatus from tucker , he could die . right ? and in all likelihood , he will die . right ? oh , god , i wish those damned lawyers were here flipping the switch , because i 'll tell you something right now -- this travesty is on their heads ! ( moans ) god ! murphy : ( sighs ) kay : oh , tucker . kay : oh , god . murphy . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) i got your text . those the results ? daniel : yep . phyllis : okay . daniel : i already sent a copy to the court , so if you want to open it , you can . phyllis : ( sighs ) okay . well , you ca n't argue with 99.9 % , can you ? daniel : no . phyllis : what are you doing ? go get your baby out of custody and bring her home . daniel : where exactly is home ? phyllis : ( sighs ) you can bring her to my place . i ... will take care of her if that 's what you want . i will take full responsibility in her upbringing if that 's what you want . just promise me -- just -- just promise me you wo n't give her back to billy and victoria . they 're two of a kind . billy : well , that 's nice , phyllis . always good to know who your friends are . phyllis : this is n't really about friendship , is it , billy ? victoria : oh , well , obviously not . daniel : ( sighs ) d.n.a . test results . no surprises . billy : great , so what now ? victoria : please tell me you 're not gon na let your mother use our baby to work out her issues . phyllis : victoria , i 'm so sorry , but this is n't and never was your baby . daniel : okay , okay , okay . really ? really ? are we gon na sit here and argue about this ? not in here , okay ? billy : does that mean you 're gon na keep your word ? daniel : what it means is i 've had it with all three of you . i 'm gon na go home and get the court order i need to take custody of lucy , and then after that , we 'll see . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : ( purses lips ) [ scene_break ] victor : if i had any doubt about ending this marriage , i do n't now . diane : oh , so you 're dumping me because i told the police the truth ? come off it , victor . you ca n't stand the thought of my being with tucker or anybody else , and yet i walked in on you and nikki doing it more than once , and you call me a tramp ? victor : you listen to me . this is not about infidelity . this is about family . your implicating the mother of my daughter . you do n't know who i am , do you ? diane : i know exactly who you are . you 're the biggest hypocrite on the planet . that 's who you are . victor : you and i are finished , and i 'm going to make sure that this time , you will not walk away a wealthy woman . all right ? our marriage is annulled . you ai n't gon na get a cent . how 's that and i want you to get out of the ranch today . diane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] abby : i ran over tucker . ashley : no , honey . abby : i hit him with my car . ashley : no , no , no . abby : did he -- did i kill him ? ashley : abby . abby : is he dead ? ashley : abby , you 're wrong . i was driving . you have no reason to panic , honey . [ scene_break ] dr. charles : i 'm about to remove the tube . ( monitor beeping ) ) kay : tucker , breathe . come on , sweetheart . breathe . no , damn it . now you -- you listen to me . you are my son , and you 're not giving up . do n't you dare let him go , god . do n't you dare l going to let him go ! breathe , damn it ! tucker : ( gasps ) kay : breath , damn -- tucker : ( exhales ) kay : breathe . tucker : ( gasps ) kay : oh , god . ( tucker exhales ) kay : oh , god . tucker : ( gasps ) kay : oh , god . jack : wow . tucker : ( gasps ) kay : son , you can do it . malcolm : come on , tucker . kay : yes , you can . [ next_on ] victor : get your things and get out . otherwise , i 'll have you thrown off the ranch . billy : i 'm gon na get full custody of our daughter . chloe : in your dreams . lily : i know this ca n't be real . i just need you so much . | daniel gets the dna test results proving that he is lucy 's father and he gets pressure from victor not to disappoint victoria . daniel also gets pressure from billy and victoria as well as phyllis who tells him that she will take full responsibility of lucy but he should n't give her back to billy and victoria . billy and victoria arrive at the hospital chapel in time to hear phyllis and everyone argues in the end daniel decides he has had it with everyone and tells them all that he is going to get the court order he needs to get lucy out of foster care then he will make a decision about whom lucy 's parents should be . diane tells the police detective that she was meeting tucker for a romantic fling the night before his wedding because he texted her to meet him at the cabin . diane also tells the detective that she thinks ashley found out about the meeting got angry and hit tucker with abby 's car on purpose . ashley tells jack that tucker was meeting diane at the cabin and victor overhears the police detective questioning ashley and tells her to stop harassing her or he will speak to the police commissioner . |
kay : so what are you gon na do about it ? nikki : nothing . katherine ... ( exhales sharply ) i know you 're concerned , and normally , your instincts are dead - on , but you are wrong about this . jack is not in love with me . kay : i saw the way he looked at you . now come on . nikki : you are reading into it . i mean , yes , jack and i are friends . kay : well , it was even more serious until kyle 's reaction disrupted everything . nikki : we reconnected for a moment . i mean , not even long enough to call it an affair . it 's over . kay : ( chuckles ) over ? even , uh , when victor 's moving on with sharon ? nikki : yeah , well , that 's his problem . kay : well , you ca n't deny this is a horrible mess . this whole situation , for heaven sakes , and i want to tell you , young lady , you tread carefully , because some innocent bystander is going to be hurt . victor : so , kyle , are you ready to go to work ? kyle : yeah , just about . i 've gone over the reading materials you sent a couple times . i 've done some research on my own . victor : i 'll be damned . i 'm impressed . kyle : but what i really want is to -- to get an overall view of this place . victor : you mean , as in a tour ? kyle : yeah , yeah , that would be great . who do i talk to about that ? victor : you talk to me about that . kyle : no , no , i did n't mean to impose and -- victor : do n't you worry . i have a few minutes , so let me show you around . let 's do it right now . kyle : okay , great . victor : all right . there you go . kyle : thank you . paul : ( breathing rhythmically ) hey , ricky . how are you ? ricky : busy , so if you 're gon na go off on me again -- paul : no , no , no , no , no . uh , listen , i , uh , i want to apologize . i 'm sorry that , uh , we left on bad terms on your birthday . ricky : like that 's something new . you pulling the disappointed father act is becoming same - old , same - old with us , so if you 'll excuse me , i have some reading to do . avery : oh . if you want to eat with ricky , i can get something to go . paul : oh , no , no . he does n't want to have anything to do with me . avery : so you have n't said anything to him about the old girlfriend ? paul : no , not yet ... although hearing that his old girlfriend committed suicide has , uh , made me see things differently , though . i ca n't help but , um ... feel for my son . avery : but you still did n't want to approach him ? paul : no , not yet , not until i have more information , which i am going to get today . lauren : so did ricky give you any trouble when -- oh , here . eden : yeah . lauren : when you asked him to leave ? eden : um , not really , no , um , which is a relief . michael : but daisy 's still there ? eden : with daniel . i 'm not letting that bother me . lauren : yeah . i ca n't believe he married her . michael : and they 're living right across the hall from you ? they 're living right across the hall ? eden : i 'll be fine , okay ? michael : i do n't think you 're gon na be fine . that 's -- lauren : all right , honey , let 's believe her , okay ? michael : okay , got it . not a problem . fine . eden : and who knows ? i mean , maybe being with daniel will mellow daisy out and you guys can finally move back into the building . lauren : ( scoffs ) wish i could count on that . michael : no . no , we 're not moving back . we 're not moving back ... lauren : look -- michael : until daisy moves out . lauren : we ca n't keep putting our life on hold and give daisy all the power . eden : well , i mean , what can you do ? michael : we can get a home of our own again and we can bring our son back to town . lauren : you know what ? we 're gon na start on that today . daisy : thank you so much for running to the drugstore . daniel : yeah . daisy : mm . daniel : ( chuckles ) you know , you got ta stop doing that . daisy : what , kissing you ? daniel : no , thanking me for getting stuff for our daughter or for yourself . you know , i mean , we 're a family , right ? daisy : you know what ? i was thinking , actually , about different ways we could make this place feel more like a home . daniel : yeah , i was thinking about our living situation , too . daisy : good . you want to redecorate ? daniel : i want to move . this is my mom . she makes things fun . avery : who 's in chicago ? paul : the best friend of ricky 's ex . i 'm hoping that she 'll be able to provide some , uh ... insight as to what happened and how ricky handled the suicide . avery : does she know that you 're ricky 's father ? paul : i held back on that . do you think that 's a bad idea ? avery : no , not if you 're looking for an unbiased perspective , but she may think that ricky set things in motion when he broke up with the girl . paul : or he could be completely blameless . the girl could have been suffering from depression all along . avery : and when you know more ? paul : when i know more , i - i hope that , uh ... i 'll be able to reach out to my son and help him heal . avery : all this from one conversation ? paul : a stretch , huh ? avery : well , maybe a little . paul : i just think that if ... ( sighs ) i can get ricky to know that he can count on me , that maybe he wo n't take the hurt and anger out on everybody else . avery : well , i hope that it all plays out the way you want . paul : i think i should get this young woman 's take on things first , yeah . avery : i think that 's a good idea . ricky : ( tapping finger ) come on , come on , come on , come on , come on . daisy : ( sighs ) move where ? daniel : my place . daisy : is this because eden lives 5 feet away from us ? daniel : partly . daisy : oh . daniel : it 's not ... daisy : ( sighs ) daniel : because of me . it 's for you . i made the mistake of kissing her . daisy : you do n't have to apologize again for that . daniel : i mean , you should n't have to see her almost every day . daisy : i really would n't miss that at all , but wh - why -- why did you think of this ? daniel : well , i 've got ta keep the garret , so i figure , why bother paying for two places ? daisy : it 'd be more money for lucy , for maybe a college fund . daniel : and this place is n't big enough to do my artwork , and working over there means that i 'd be away from you and lucy most of the time , and i - i do n't -- i do n't like that idea . i mean , the whole point of us getting married was so we 'd all be together , right ? daisy : would n't it be weird for you ? daniel : weird how ? daisy : okay , well , the last time i lived with you ... ( chuckles ) i pulled some crap you were n't too happy about . daniel : if i could n't get over that , i would n't be here . look , life did n't start out so great for lucy or for us , but ... we can make a better life now . daisy : okay . yeah , we 'll move . ( chuckles ) ( sniffles ) michael : listen , we appreciate you and jill taking us in on such short notice . lauren : yeah . it was very generous of you . kay : oh , no bother at all . lauren : thanks for saying that . michael : but we 're gon na be looking for a place of our own . kay : i - i know that the two of you would like a place of your own ... lauren : ( chuckles ) kay : but i -- or we -- are going to miss you very much . lauren : aw , well , we 're gon na miss you too , but thank you very much for understanding . eden : oh , you know what ? i 'm sorry . i need to get going . michael : what ? okay . eden : yeah , um , keep me posted on your new digs ? lauren : yeah , absolutely . eden : yeah . michael : yeah , absolutely . uh , c - call when you get home . eden : okay . abby : you better not be rushing off to throw yourself at kyle again . eden : i do n't need to throw myself at guys . they 're automatically attracted to me . abby : ( laughs ) um , deluded much ? eden : right , you probably do n't understand the whole `` being lusted after `` thing . abby : oh , p - lease . eden : then why have n't you been with a guy , any guy , since i came back to town ? abby : that 's by choice . i 'm picky . eden : uh - huh . if a girl is known for running around town naked and still ca n't get a guy ... ( inhales sharply ) yikes . abby : i have very discriminating taste ! nikki : so it was one of my very first charity events . there 's 50 society women all in couture and serious jewels . i mean , heirloom tea service , chamber music , wafting water lilies , you get the picture . anyway , it 's 100 degrees with 110 % humidity . jack : so what 'd you do ? nikki : i did what every one of those women wanted to do and did n't have the guts to . jack : you -- you jumped in the pool ? nikki : ( imitates splashing ) cannonball . jack : ( laughing ) nikki : ( laughing ) jack : you always make me smile . nikki : ( laughs ) so where are you off to ? jack : well , i 'm off to physical therapy , but that story 's gon na keep me smiling through the whole thing . nikki : ( chuckles ) well ... jack : i hope we can do this again soon . nikki : well , have a wonderful day . jack : you , too . katherine , good to see you . kay : same to you , my darling . nikki : i have got ta get going myself . kay : now you tell me you ca n't see it . nikki : katherine , jack and i have been friends for a long time . it 's only natural that he would look at me with affection . kay : with a dash of yearning . nikki : look , it does n't matter what jack may or may not feel about me . kay : why on earth not ? nikki : because we 're not going to do anything about it . we ca n't , so you have nothing to worry about . kay : nikki -- michael : all right . when you called , you said something had happened with daisy . daniel : yeah , i did n't mean to be so mysterious , but i just had to make it quick . michael : all right . are you looking for legal counsel ? lauren : did you change your mind about the marriage ? daniel : no , no , this is something more personal , something for the two of you . lauren : for us ? how could that be ? daniel : daisy , lucy , and i are moving out of her apartment and into mine . lauren : oh , my -- that 's fabulous . michael : how 'd that happen ? daniel : daisy thinks it 's for a lot of other reasons , but i 'm doing this for you guys . lauren : ( laughs ) michael : ohh . daisy : oh , i thought daniel was coming home . i thought i heard him . eden : well , obviously , it is n't him . daisy : no , it 's okay . i wanted to see you , eden . eden : is that right ? daisy : yeah , daniel and i are moving . eden : wow , the building wo n't be the same without you , but that 's a good thing . daisy : it was daniel 's idea , so you 're lucky that you made out with my husband when you had the chance , because he wants to get as far away from you as quickly as he can . ( humming ) ( knock on door ) daisy : fafa i it , he 's all l mi ! ! ricky : u can n veveim . is he e me ? daisy : daniel and i told you not to come around here , okay ? ricky : and now i 'm telling you you 're gon na let me in . daisy : why ? ricky : because i 've got an offer for you -- one that you 'd better not refuse . paul : please , call me paul . melissa : i 'm melissa . paul : well , thanks for , uh , meeting with me . you know , i 'm sure it ca n't be easy talking about your friend . melissa : i almost bailed , but the only thing i can still do for rachel is remember her . paul : well , she sounds like a friend worthy of your loyalty . melissa : she was . paul : what can you tell me about her ? jack : ( exhales slowly ) hey , sarge . i hope you do n't mind . i got a jump on things . we gon na start with the weights ? sarge : no , i 'm going to , uh , move you on to something a little more challenging . jack : oh , you found a new torture for me , did you ? sarge : yeah , well , from chair to cane takes some pain . jack : ( chuckles ) how many times have you told me that ? sarge : once you start walking , you will never hear it again . jack : okay , whatever you got , bring it on . help me get in the chair , will you ? sarge : how about getting your own butt in the chair ? how about that for the next challenge ? ( elevator bell dings ) kyle : reading about newman did not even begin to scratch the surface . i mean , meeting the staff , getting to see the different products and divisions ... victor : quite impressive , is n't it ? kyle : i am so psyched to get to be a part of this company . victor : well , i 'm glad you feel that way . uh , hello , nikki . nikki : victor . kyle . victor : just showing kyle around , preparing him for his first day at work . kyle : victor , thanks for taking the time to show me around . victor : you 're quite welcome . i 'll see you bright and early tomorrow , okay ? kyle : you got it . victor : thank you . so what can i do for you ? nikki : i was supposed to meet nicholas . victor : nicholas is out of the office . you 're gon na have to reach him later . nikki : you know , i do n't understand how you can live with yourself , trying to turn kyle against jack . uh oh ! ! avery : so you get to move back into your home ? how did that happen ? lauren : ( chuckles ) yes . michael : it happened because your amazing nephew convinced daisy to move out of the building . avery : that 's very kind of you . daniel : mm . lauren : yes , it was , and it is certainly gon na make our lives and eden 's so much easier . thank you , daniel . daniel : a lot of people have suffered because of daisy , so i 'm just trying to make things right . ricky : why are you packing ? daisy : what do you want , ricky ? ricky : the more polite you are , the quicker i 'm gone . daisy : okay . we 're moving . ricky : and just like that , the stars align . daisy : what are you talking about ? ricky : i came here to get you to pay the rent on my new apartment , but now that this place is available , i 'll just live here . daisy : for free ? ricky : yeah , unless i decide to charge you . daisy : okay , why would i go along with that ? ricky : because you owe me , daisy , and unless you start to play nice , i 'm gon na tell the court and the whole town . daisy : what ? what is there to tell ? ricky : that you had lucy kidnapped on daniel 's watch so that you could retain custody . melissa : rachel and i were good friends . your foundation is associated with the university ? paul : yes , we , um , we reach out to families who suffer student tragedies , and , uh , i was unable to locate any member of rachel dalton 's family . melissa : rachel was in foster care , and then on her own . paul : oh . melissa : so if there 's money involved , there 's no one to give it to . paul : maybe there 's something else we can do to help ? melissa : what rachel deserves is justice . paul : justice ? why would you say that ? jack : ( breathing heavily ) sarge : come on . you need a break ? jack : no , i do n't need a break . tell me what i 'm doing wrong . sarge : you 're hesitating . jack , you 've got the strength . what you need is power . jack : tell me what that means . sarge : what the ... ( sighs ) you know all that negative energy you walk around with that i 'm trying to get you to dump ? well , this is where that can work for you . are you angry ? are you frustrated , jack ? jack : yes . yes ! yes ! sarge : well , then put it in your arms and lift . jack : ( breathing heavily ) sarge : come on . head down , butt up . lift . jack : ( vibrates lips ) sarge : can ... ( sighs ) jack : ( grunts ) nikki : you drafted kyle to work here so that you could inflict pain on jack . victor : i have better things to do than thinking about jack abbott , okay ? nikki : has n't he been through enough ? i mean , while he is fighting to walk again , you 're escorting his son around here like some v.i.p . , trying to win him over . victor : did you come here to plead the case of jack abbott ? do you think i give a damn ? for your information , that boy came here asking me for a job , asking me if he could stay at the ranch . nikki : so you claim . victor : do you know how furious i am with you ? i should n't even talk to you , you 're now trying to blame me for the mistakes jack abbott made with his son ? are you kidding ? ! kyle : do n't be that way . working at newman is a great opportunity for me . abby : it 's the opportunity to get caught between uncle jack and my father . and you do n't want to go there . kyle : i can handle it . abby : okay , that is what messes you up -- thinking you can handle it ... kyle : ( laughs ) abby : you can work it , you can rule it , and then you get smushed . kyle : i wo n't , because working with victor has got nothing to do with my dad . abby : ( laughs ) oh , oh , oh , yeah , i - i have two letters for you -- '' b `` and `` s. `` kyle : hey , hey -- abby : things are messed up with you and uncle jack . i get it , but do n't go running to victor newman and pretend that 's not a total passive - aggressive attack on your part . kyle : i was angry , yes , but now , i 'm over it . abby : i 've got two letters for you . kyle : i swear , i am not looking to get even . abby : then come with me to see uncle jack right now and tell him that . nikki : do not turn what you are doing around on me , or on jack . victor : then you stop criticizing me for my choices . they 're none of your concern , all right ? nikki : yes , you have made that abundantly clear . i will always look after the people that i -- the people that i care about . victor : bring me the violins . go take care of jack abbott . jack : ( grunts ) ( grunts ) ( breathing heavily ) ( grunts ) sarge : ( growls ) jack : ( breathing heavily ) ( laughs ) we 're gon na have to tape a cushion to my rear end here . sarge : should have taken that break . jack : no . sarge : but you 're gon na get this . jack : no . ( grunts ) come on . sarge : all right , come on , come on . jack : ( grunting ) sarge : okay . ( chuckles ) okay . jack : that was it . sarge : okay , okay . jack : hey . how long have you guys been here ? kyle : oh , we just -- we just got here . abby : yeah . jack : uh , sarge , this is my niece abby and my son kyle . sarge : well ... abby : we 've heard great things . kyle : ( clears throat ) sarge : all lies , i 'm sure . abby : ( laughs ) sarge : it 's nice to meet both of you . listen , take a break . jack : so what brings you by ? kyle : well , abby and i were just -- jack : y - you want to try to catch up with her ? kyle : no , no , that 's , uh , that 's okay . i got some time . daisy : you ca n't pin lucy 's disappearance on me . ricky : think about it objectively . i found the kid , and i got her safely back into her daddy 's loving arms . daisy : because you took her . ricky : and what would i gain from your little girl going missing for a while ? nothing , but you -- you got full custody , and you 're a known kidnapper . daisy : but i -- ricky : and the proof can be created , daisy . do you really want daniel setting a world record for getting a divorce while you go back to prison ? daisy : fine . you can have the place . i 'm done with it anyway . ricky : ( chuckles ) see ? was that so hard ? there is no reason why the two of us ca n't get along ... and it 'd be very smart of you to remember that . paul : rachel committed suicide after her boyfriend broke up with her . melissa : that 's what ricky , uh , the boyfriend , wanted everyone to think -- that she was devastated because he left her . paul : but that 's not what happened ? melissa : rachel kept trying to break things off , and he kept convincing her not to . paul : how ? melissa : he would n't give up . he could be so charming and appealing . then he would get moody . that relationship should never have gone on as long as it did . paul : who ended it ? melissa : she did . i was so happy when rachel finally told him that they were over . i never thought that he ... melissa : rachel had no family and just a few friends , so when she died , when they said she killed herself , it was just ... accepted . paul : but not by you . paul : look , melissa , forgive me for saying this , but it had to be extremely difficult and painful to realize that your best friend chose to end her own life . melissa : she worked so hard . rachel was a gat student . she had a job lined up . why would someone who beat all of the odds even to get to college choose to die the week of graduation ? she would n't . she did n't . i know what it looked like , but it was n't a suicide . paul : okay , so do you have any proof of this , or ... melissa : no . but i never trusted ricky . there 's something wrong with him . paul : so you think her -- her boyfriend , um , had something to do with her death ? melissa : i ca n't prove it , but in my heart , i know he did . uh oh ! ! michael : yes , my wife and i would like to cancel our appointment today . yeah , i 'm sorry . we will no longer be needing a place after all . no . thank you . avery : daniel could n't have had better timing . lauren : he 's looking out for lucy and for us . i just -- i ca n't believe what he 's doing to his own life . michael : he loves his daughter . lauren : well , clearly , but setting up house with daisy ? i mean , that 's its own circle of hell . ( knock on door ) daniel : hey , what are you doin ' here ? daisy : can we move in ? daniel : uh , yeah . um , i thought that we were gon na meet back over at your place and , uh , finish packing up the rest of the stuff . daisy : well , i mean , i have all the necessities in the car , and i can get the rest later . just lucy and i were so excited to be here with you , we could n't wait . kay : yeah , victor . victor : i did not expect to see you again today . what brings you by ? kay : you are not listening to me , victor , and neither is nikki . victor : so this is about nikki . kay : you know , once and for all , the two of you need to stop the crap ! victor : ( laughs ) i like that . kay : yeah ? victor : uh - huh , to cut the crap . you and i do n't mince words , do we , katherine ? kay : ( sighs ) jack : ( exhaling rhythmically ) ( grunts ) ( panting ) kyle : wow , so your physical therapy gets pretty intense , huh ? jack : when you want something bad enough , you -- you do whatever it takes to get it . i 'm not quitting . kyle : yeah , it looks that way . jack : you never returned my phone calls . kyle : i 've been busy . jack : nikki and i have called it quits . it 's -- it 's over . we 're friends , nothing more . kyle : ( scoffs ) god . i have had a lot of people think i was an ass , but this is the first time in a long time i 've actually felt like one . jack : wait , wait , what does that mean ? kyle : look at what you 're dealing with , dad . you 're paralyzed . you 're putting this epic effort into walking again , here comes your punk kid -- shows up and opens his big mouth -- jack : do n't call my kid `` a punk . `` kyle : do n't wreck your life over something that i ... do n't like . jack : my going out with nikki is obviously more than just a dislike for you . kyle : well , dad -- jack : i did something because what matters to you matters . kyle : well , knowing that is -- is good , but i still ... i do n't know , i 'm just kind of taking this day by day . jack : okay , you 're saying you ca n't make any promises . kyle : i do n't think i 'm ever gon na get used to seeing you with nikki . but if you want to see her , y - you should . you just ... do whatever makes you happy . jack : you mean that ? kyle : yeah . yeah , i do . jack : then why 'd you move out ? kyle : sometimes when i feel like decisions are being made about my life , i got ta pull away , just escape the noise , you know ? but i was n't trying to ... i do n't want to make decisions about your life , either . i just want my life to be mine , and ... ( chuckles ) and to not be an ass . jack : i think i can live with that . ( footsteps approach ) kyle : ( sighs ) nikki : oh , i 'm -- i 'm sorry for interrupting . kyle : no , you did n't . i 'll see you later , dad . jack : kyle . kyle . thanks for stopping by . jack : ( exhales deeply ) nikki : well , am i wrong , or did things seem to be okay between the two of you ? jack : oh , i 'd say things are better than `` okay . `` and , boy , am i glad you dropped by . lauren : ( chuckles ) eating in our own kitchen -- oh , i ca n't wait ! michael : yeah , sleeping in our own bed , being annoyed by the creak in our own hallway , and eating -- that 's good . lauren : eating is so good . michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : ( chuckles ) ohh . michael : avery ! avery : hmm ? lauren : i 'm sorry . we 're boring you . avery : no , no , i 'm -- i 'm happy for you . i was just hoping to get a call by now . paul : ( sighs ) chris : paul ? paul : chris ! oh , my god . chris : hi . paul : ohh , you 're like my angel . what are you doing here ? chris : uh , last - minute trip . never mind that . what 's wrong ? paul : i heard something today , and it started me wondering ... how much ricky might be like isabella . ( elevator bell dings ) eden : uh , i thought you got all of your things out of my place . ricky : i did . this is for moving into my new place . ricky : i 'll see you around , neighbor . ( suitcase rolls ) ( door closes ) daniel : i can , uh , post an ad to sublet your apartment . daisy : uh , no , that 's okay . it 's already taken care of . daniel : that fast ? daisy : done and done . all that matters is we 're here , and we are so happy . daniel : hmm . why is she making that face ? daisy : hmm ? daniel : why are you making that face ? daisy : ohh . she 's trying to tell her daddy she wants a snack . daniel : oh . okay , well , i 'll make it . daisy : no , you hold her . she likes when you hold her . like mommy , like daughter . i 'll make it . daniel : ( quietly ) hey . welcome home , lucy romalotti . welcome home . kyle : so i owned up to being a jerk , and i told my dad he can see whoever he wants . ( crunching potato chip ) abby : including nikki ? kyle : `` whoever `` means whoever , so yeah . hey . abby : ( scoffs ) kyle : why did you do that ? abby : 'cause you made it sound like it was nothing when you just did something huge ! kyle : ( groans ) abby : i 'm proud of you . kyle : all right , let 's go eat . abby : ( scoffs ) nikki : that is wonderful . i 'm so glad kyle finally reached out to you . jack : oh , it 's actually better than that . nikki : tell me . jack : he told me he wants me to be happy . nikki : ohh , how sweet . jack : yeah . you know what the first thing came to my mind was ? i am happy ... when i 'm with you . i am happiest when we 're together . jack : i think you know where i 'm going with this . i 'm in love with you , nikk . kay : darling , look , you can not afford to wait around because nikki has found someone else , someone who appreciates her and wants to be with her . victor : ( sighs ) katherine , if you are pleading the case for that ... boy who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth -- jack abbott -- you know , if nikki wants to be with him , so be it . could n't care less . kay : oh , come on . come on , victor . you 're -- you 're so blasé about everything . i mean , i - i was with both of them earlier today , and my god , it was an eye- opener . victor : really ? how touching . in what way ? kay : well , i think jack is in love with nikki , and i think nikki is very vulnerable to him . and why should n't she be ? i mean , jack is kind , he 's open , and -- and he treats her damn well . victor : so what are you getting at ? kay : i know the both of you have been hurt . i know that . but that does n't mean there 's any less love between you . so come on , the both of you , get your act together before you cause more damage and you drag a lot of lovely people down with you . uh , victor , just , you know , go to her . i mean , like now go to her . [ next_on ] sharon : are you two living together ? adam : ( sighs ) that would be a yes . chris : but he 's never done anything violent , right ? paul : that we know of . nikki : this is how i feel about you ... | katherine asks nikki what she plans on doing with jack and his feelings for her . nikki denies that jack has feelings for her in that way . nikki watches jack inside of crimson lights . victor meets with kyle and shows him the ropes at newman industries . at the athletic club , paul bumps into ricky and apologizes to him for his recent actions toward him . ricky leaves in a hurry . paul sees avery as she comes in the door and mentions to her that he has a meeting with melissa to discuss what happened to rachel . lauren , michael and eden discuss daniel marrying daisy and that they live just across the hall from michael and lauren . michael suggests to lauren that they may get their own home far away from daisy . daniel comes back home from the grocery . daisy thanks him for going . daniel lets her know that she does n't have to keep thanking him for going to the store for her and their daughter . daniel suggests to daisy that they move . paul tells avery that ricky 's ex - girlfriend killed herself . ricky makes a call but gets aggravated when he does n't get an answer . eden and abby argue , once again , as to which one has the most guys after them . nikki and jack have a chat before they are interrupted by katherine . after jack leaves for his therapy , katherine asks nikki why she can not see that jack has feelings for her . |
traci : oh . working late , again . jack : yeah , nature of the beast . traci : so , how many hours is the beast demanding lately ? jack : you know what ? work keeps me focused and clean . traci : well , good for you . just try not to work yourself too hard , okay ? jack : just trying to get some work done before the weekend while it 's quiet around here . traci : yes , i did notice that the house was a little , um , empty . i hope that 's not because of me . jack : phyllis is not avoiding you , if that 's what you 're thinking . traci : the thought did cross my mind . jack : tonight is summer 's senior prom . the girls went over to nick 's to take pictures . traci : oh . [ sighs ] i heard about nick coming over here and ripping into kyle . jack : yeah , nick 's got a temper , but this is over - the - top , even for him . traci : uh , i assume that he 's not happy with the current living arrangements . jack : i think nick is just having problems accepting the fact that his little girl is growing up . traci : are you sure that 's all there is to it ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : thank you for letting me come over early and take pictures . nick : i should be thanking you . phyllis : why ? nick : for giving me the time of day . i know i 've been ... kind of a jerk lately -- rushing into jack 's , accusing kyle of a being a fiend . phyllis : it was a little out - of - control . nick : maybe a little . [ both chuckle ] phyllis : yeah . it 's , um , very weird ... picturing summer being with kyle , let alone anyone . nick : are you trying to get me all riled up again ? phyllis : [ chuckling ] no . just seems like yesterday that she was walking around here with mr . ears . nick : yeah . now she 's doing fashion shoots and going to prom . [ chuckles ] i mean , it wo n't be long until she 's off at college , living her own life . i just want to be a part of it , you know , as much as possible . phyllis : oh , of course you 'll be a part of it . you 're her dad . [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , i never got a chance to do this for your brother -- get him ready for the prom . fenmore : [ sighs ] how do i look ? phyllis : incredibly handsome . fenmore : but you have to say that . lauren : [ laughs ] i 'm sure summer will feel the same way . fenmore : [ chuckles ] yeah , i doubt that . i was n't exactly her first choice . lauren : ah , but that does n't mean you ca n't have a good time . you 're still friends , right ? fenmore : i guess . and i have n't really been a lot of fun to be around lately . lauren : i know that 's my fault . and i 'm really sorry that my problems have become your problems . fenmore : i tried talking to dad , you know , to see if there was a way that it could be fixed . lauren : what did he say ? fenmore : `` sometimes people just want different things . `` lauren : well , do you know what i want ? i want you to have the best time tonight . forget about your parents ' problems , all right ? all right ? can you do it ? can you do it ? come on . fenmore : i 'll try . lauren : you look good , babe . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] michael : this is the deal i cut with christine for your community service . just need your signature . kevin : thank you , mike , for helping me . i would not have survived going to prison . michael : well , this is the last time -- i repeat -- the very last time i save your sorry butt . you have got to clean up your act or your wife is gon na walk . is that what you want ? kevin : no , of course not . i know that chloe 's mad . she has every right to be . [ sighs ] but i 'm gon na make it up to her . michael : you made more than a mistake . you lied and you put your marriage at risk . it 's gon na take a whole lot more than an apology to make things right again . remember that . [ scene_break ] summer : here i am ! phyllis : oh , my gosh . nick : wow . summer : [ laughs ] phyllis : you look amazing . you look amazing . summer : like out of a magazine ? [ both giggle ] nick : if we still owned restless style , you would be front and center . summer : well , at least then i 'd have a stylist to get my hair to lay right . phyllis : oh , gosh . it 's that cowlick that you 've had since you were 3 . you know , i 'm gon na go get a brush , and then , um , i 'll take care of it . that 's okay , if i -- nick : yeah . phyllis : yeah . okay . summer : okay . thank you . so , you really think that i look okay ? nick : summer , you look gorgeous . you also look very forgiving , because , you know , your old man really messed up . summer : are we talking about the way that you went off on kyle ? nick : i may have been a little overprotective . okay , a lot overprotective , but , uh , it 's only 'cause i worry and 'cause i love you and i want what 's best for you . summer : i know . i just wish that you 'd trust my judgment . nick : i 'm trying , okay ? i promise . but i 'm not gon na pretend it 's gon na be easy . summer : you know , there 's a part of me that still wishes that i was your little girl and that i never had to grow up . nick : really ? summer : yeah , i remember when you used to take me to the pond , and we 'd go and we 'd feed the ducks and , afterwards , we 'd go and we 'd get ice cream -- just the two of us . i miss that . nick : summer , we can still do all that . summer : yeah ? nick : of course . we 're gon na have all summer . we will go feed the ducks , and we will get ice cream , see a movie . we 'll do whatever you want , you know , as long as you 're not with all your friends and texting and whatever it is you guys do . summer : [ chuckles ] i think i can make time for you in my really busy schedule . [ chuckles ] nick : you promise ? summer : remember what i said the other night ? i love you , and i always will . both : to infinity . nick : i love you . summer : i love you . [ laughter ] [ scene_break ] alex : did you see that bearded lady ? abby : oh , this is awesome . wow . [ laughs ] alex : all right . abby : you know , i still ca n't believe that a distinguished member of the gcpd ca n't shoot little duckies at a firing range . alex : wait , wait , wait . slow down . my marksmanship is excellent . abby : really ? alex : you want me to pull up my record -- nypd ? abby : really ? okay , but who won this -- this cute little doggie ? me . alex : okay . abby : this girl . alex : you are a decent shot , all right ? my gun was off . he saw that , right ? it was bent over . i would have shot myself . kyle : yeah . alex : you want me to shoot myself ? abby : [ laughs ] i love the spring fair . do n't you , kyle ? kyle : yeah , it 's -- its fun , but it 's more fun when i do n't feel like a fifth wheel . alex : well , that 's why we 're here . you know , we 've got to find madame miranda . maybe she can tell us where your date went . kyle : oh ! god , you got me ! abby : [ chuckles ] kyle : that is the best shot you 've fired all night , alex . abby : well , i am sure that there 's a good reason for lindsey standing you up . so , uh -- hey , where is this psychic of yours ? alex : i do n't know , but i think i smell funnel cake . kind of brings me back to coney island . do you want one ? abby : uh ... [ chuckles ] alex : yeah , i 'm gon na get you one anyway . abby : okay . kyle : i already know my fortune , abby . lindsey got a better offer , so now that i have officially been blown off , i think i 'm gon na go home . abby : no , kyle . please , do n't go . lindsey could still show up , and even if she does n't , we 're gon na have a good time . hey , it 's good to get out of the house , is n't it ? away from summer ? kyle : yeah , i mean , i guess nick probably would n't track me down in the fortune - teller tent at the spring fair , but ... abby : [ chuckles ] kyle : who knows ? what is that guy 's problem , anyway ? how many times do i have to tell him that i am not interested in summer ? abby : well , the way you look at his daughter -- your mind is telling you that it 's a bad idea , but it 's hard when someone really , really likes you to not like them back . it 's good to feel wanted , even if it 's by the wrong person . [ scene_break ] kevin : you -- turn around and go . you 're not welcome here . carmine : you sure you want to refuse a paying customer ? you 're not exactly packing them in these days . kevin : i would rather hand the keys over to the bank than take a cent from you . now turn around and go . carmine : hey . how you doing ? lauren : what are you doing ? are you following me ? [ scene_break ] summer : okay , good . [ chuckles ] nick : you look beautiful , sweetheart . summer : really ? nick : [ smooches ] summer : dad , dad , please ! i just fixed my hair ! [ knock on door ] phyllis : all right . i 'll get that . summer : is it okay ? nick : i do n't know what i 'm doing , but it looks great . here we go . summer : are you sure ? nick : yeah . phyllis : hey . come on in . nick : hey . right on time for your big night . fen : yeah , i 've been looking forward to this ever -- wow . you look -- wow . summer : i - i think that we should get going . phyllis : uh , oh , i have to take some pictures . nick : pictures . uh , just stay right there and ... phyllis : yeah , stay there . all right . here we go . that 's good . good . summer : mom ... phyllis : get closer . nick : not that close . phyllis : [ chuckles ] all right , say `` cheeseburger . `` both : cheeseburger . phyllis : okay . okay . okay , just one more . i just want one more . summer : please , mom . phyllis : all right . humor me . just one . there we go . all right . oh , shoot . fen , i think you blinked . let me do it again . summer : we have to go to courtney 's , and i kind of want to get out before midnight , so ... phyllis : okay . summer : thank you , but we got to go . fenmore : okay . bye . summer : bye ! nick : you guys have a good time . fenmore : yeah . summer : thanks . fenmore : hey , wait . i 'm really glad we 're doing this -- going to prom together . summer : uh , we 're not . fenmore : what do you mean ? summer : um , i - i made other plans . [ scene_break ] jack : remember when colleen was at walnut grove and she had this killer crush on j.t . hellstrom ? traci : do i ever . jack : yeah . he was an older guy , had a way with women . we were very concerned , just like nick is right now . the difference is , kyle is n't interested in summer that way . traci : so , do you think that some of nick 's concern is misplaced ? jack : or at least overblown . traci : hmm . i wonder if this has more to do with things than just kyle . like , summer 's life is very much in flux right now , and phyllis has moved her in here , you know , with a guy who was in rehab just a few short months ago , and everyone knows that when phyllis commits to someone , she rarely commits for very long . i mean , summer is living proof of that , jack . jack : i could be insulted by everything you 've just said . traci : but you wo n't be , because you know that i 'm saying all of this out of love and concern . jack : phyllis saw me at my very worst and stuck by me . she did n't go running for the hills . she stood by me and gave me strength to kick this pill habit . that , to me , is real commitment . traci : there 's more to commitment than just being present . i mean , you have to be willing to give yourself entirely to the other person with your whole heart . and i do n't think that phyllis is ever going to be able to do that . i mean , there 's a part of phyllis that will always be with nick because they share a child . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , you should have those pictures in your in - box . nick : thanks . hey , was it just me , or did summer seem like she wanted to get away from us as fast as she could ? phyllis : oh , i think she was just anxious to start her evening . i 'd be more concerned if she wanted to hang out with us on the night of her prom . nick : all right . phyllis : yeah . nick : guess i 'll stop being paranoid . phyllis : i know it 's hard . you feel like you 're losing your daughter . it 's tough . i feel the same way , you know , when she goes to somebody else for advice . nick : someone else or avery ? phyllis : i should be happy that she 's not just diving into things , right ? i should be glad , but it just hurts that she does n't confide in me . nick : look , avery does n't have any expectations . summer does n't have to worry about disappointing her like she does with us . and no matter how many times summer tells us she has grown up , she still looks for our approval . phyllis : so , she does n't come to us because she 's afraid how we 'll react ? nick : what concerns me is that if she went to avery asking about sex , then it means she 's thinking about having it . now , the good news is , avery said she thinks she talked her out of it for now . phyllis : she 's 18 . she can do what she wants . nick : oh , do n't ... yeah . well , i 'm -- i 'm trying to get her to avoid making a choice that could come back to haunt her . phyllis : why would it ? [ scene_break ] kevin : man , i hate that guy . michael : with good reason . kevin : yeah , you did n't seem happy to see him , either . what was that about ? michael : i never cared much for him . kevin : well , not caring for him is one thing , but you were staring a hole through his brain . what 's carmine done now ? michael : he 's sleeping with my wife . carmine : following you ? are you serious ? lauren : would n't be the first time you arranged to run into me . carmine : look , i know i was out of line when i sent that text from your son 's phone . lauren : hmm , you think ? carmine : but i 've been respecting your wishes , staying away , giving you space . i - i just came here to get a cup of coffee . lauren : and where is it ? carmine : well , your brother - in - law refused to serve me . lauren : oh , god . kevin knows . carmine : he did n't hear it from me , if that 's what you 're thinking . lauren : no , i 'm sure it was michael . i guess there 's no reason to keep our affair a secret . carmine : looks like your husband is n't as forgiving as you 'd hoped he be . lauren : he needs time . carmine : what if he does n't come around ? lauren : i 'll keep trying . carmine : this may be something michael ca n't get past . do you really want to spend the next year begging for him to take you back and promising that you 'll change when you do n't have to ? not for me . lauren : [ sighs ] carmine : i want you , lauren . lauren : all right . stop . it 's never gon na work . carmine : why not ? lauren : because you 're not michael . he 's what i need . he 's what i want . and he 's what i 'll always want . [ scene_break ] jack : there are some reasons that phyllis and i wo n't work , but nick ai n't one of them . traci : jack , nick was the whole reason last time . their relationship is what ruined your chances for reconciliation . jack : and i was devastated , i will admit , but we have long since worked through that , and our bond is all the stronger for it . phyllis and i are very solid right now . traci : if that 's true , why did you have to work so hard to convince her to move in ? jack : because we both have a long string of failed relationships , and she did n't want to repeat that . in fact , you want proof that phyllis has changed ? there it is right there . the old phyllis would have acted first and dealt with the consequences later . she 's learned . she does n't want to make them over and over again . traci : [ sighs ] speaking of mistakes , i forgot to call steve , so i 'm gon na run upstairs and catch him before he turns in . but , jackie , i 'm very proud of you . it looks like you 've got this figured out . john : so , jackie , seems like you got it all figured out . jack : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nick : all right . think back to when you were 18 and some of the choices you made . would n't you like to change some of them ? i know i sure would . phyllis : [ sighs ] yeah . nick : and if i could spare our daughter even some of that pain -- phyllis : well , you ca n't . she has to learn from her mistakes . nick : so summer keeps telling me . phyllis : well , she 's right . we ca n't keep her in a bubble . and we ca n't protect her like that . she has to live . and if she makes some mistakes along the way , then it does n't mean we were bad parents . it 's life , right ? [ chuckles ] and you 're an amazing father , by the way . nick : thanks . i - i 'd like to believe that . phyllis : believe it . i have one concern . nick : what ? phyllis : i ran into my sister , and she said that your engagement is off . she said it was temporary . i 'm concerned how that will affect summer . nick : i 'm not sure you 're concerned about summer . you 're just trying to figure out what 's going on with me and avery . phyllis : yeah , i am . nick : it was a mutual decision . i may have proposed too soon . that does n't mean i love her any less . avery and i realize how important it is that we are really sure before we get married . and we want this to be a lifelong commitment . but if we rush things , then it could hurt our chances in the long run . phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] fenmore : why are we at your mom 's ? summer : you 'll see . fenmore : i 'm sure it will be a lot more fun than prom . summer : [ chuckles ] fenmore : wait a sec . if your mom moved in with jack ... summer : yeah , no , she did . but she just has n't decided what she wants to do with the penthouse yet , so it 's just sitting here empty . [ chuckles ] so , courtney and i decided to skip the prom and go straight to the after party . courtney : summer ! summer : hey . courtney : hey . wow , you look fantastic . summer : so do you . courtney : thanks , well , you know , had to convince the p 's that me and dale were headed to prom . summer : yeah . us , too . courtney : hey , fen . fenmore : hey . courtney : oh , alison made us these sour - apple thingies . they 're so good . summer : okay , yeah . i want to try some . courtney : yeah . fenmore : thanks . [ scene_break ] carmine : look ... if you 're gon na tell me to stay the hell away from your wife ... [ sighs ] ... she beat you to it . i do n't know why lauren needs to beg for your forgiveness . i mean , you took her for granted and tossed her aside . she deserves better than that . so does your son . [ gasps ] kevin : michael ! michael ! michael , let him go . let him go . he 's not worth it . he 's not worth it . you hear me ? let go . you deserve that and worse . [ scene_break ] jack : yeah , i do think i have it under control . john : so , you 're choosing sides between a stranger and your own family . jack : you ca n't call phyllis a stranger . jack : oh , compared to traci , i sure can . your sister has known you her entire life and most of yours . but most importantly , jack , she 's always been there for you . whereas phyllis -- phyllis comes in and out of your life as she pleases . jack : traci has always been there for me ? where the hell was she -- where was everyone when i really needed them ? a thousand miles away . john : jackie , you caused that distance . jack : and who was there for me when it got really ugly , really nasty ? who never left my side , and who will stick with me through thick and thin ? phyllis . john : if you say so . jack : i do say so . it does n't have to be a disagreement . we 're -- we 're all gon na work this out together . john : so , you 've got it all figured out ? jack : you 're damn right i do . john : i want to know one thing . if you 're so sure that you have everything under control , why am i here ? [ scene_break ] abby : i do n't think this madame miranda lady 's showing up , so let 's go on the ferris wheel . come on . kyle : just the three of us ? abby : mm - hmm . kyle : sounds pretty cozy , but , um , i 'm not a lot of fun tonight . i think i 'm gon na head home . alex : i agree . abby : well , thanks for coming , kyle . keep the faith . i mean , maybe she got stuck in traffic or could n't find a parking spot . kyle : yeah , maybe . abby : yeah . madame miranda : stop ! she is not the one for you . now , who 's first ? abby : um ... [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] summer : have fun , you two . [ giggles ] courtney : i thought you were bringing kyle tonight . i mean , was n't that kind of the whole point of this party -- so you two could be going upstairs , too ? summer : yeah , kyle 's not gon na come to a high - school party . courtney : maybe he would if he thought you were in trouble . remember the other night when fen came by jack 's and he was acting all funky and weird ? summer : yeah . courtney : kyle got all protective and threw him out , right ? which was beyond hot . summer : [ chuckles ] courtney : so , maybe if he thought you needed rescuing again , he would -- summer : he would send my mom or , even worse , my dad . courtney : summer , kyle 's not stupid . he 'd want the credit and probably your gratitude , too . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , squirt . i was thinking about you tonight . summer was getting ready for prom . it was one of those things that you still had ahead of you . if i close my eyes , i can picture you -- hair done up , fancy dress , big , beautiful smile . [ voice breaking ] you had the best smile . [ crying ] i miss you so much . losing you nearly killed me . i ca n't go through it again . i ca n't lose another daughter . [ scene_break ] madame miranda : your heart line is curved and branches upward . oh , you are extremely interested in the opposite sex . alex : hello . madame miranda : and , uh , have no trouble expressing yourself . oh ! you do n't have to look far for the man of your dreams . abby : [ gasps ] that is totally me , do n't you think ? alex : yeah , she 's got you pegged , all right . abby : what else do you see ? madame miranda : i see young man with chin over there . i have strong feeling about you . alex : ooh . kyle : strong ? what do you mean ? abby : maybe you two knew each other in a previous life . madame miranda : you have a very strong aura . kyle : i do ? madame miranda : i - i see many obstacles in your path , having to do with love . alex : ooh , maybe it 's all the chicks that keep standing him up . abby : shh . shh . madame miranda : oh , the obstacles are big -- immense . but love will find a way , because love does not listen to what the mind is saying -- only the heart . alex : mm . [ cell phone vibrates ] kyle : this has been fun , but , um , i got to go make my future happen . abby : is it lindsey ? i knew he 'd hear from her . alex : do me . [ scene_break ] nick : i know if you were here right now , you 'd understand why your old man 's been acting crazy lately . i ca n't help it . i see this path that summer 's going down , and it scares the hell out of me , 'cause i know where that path ends . yet everyone keeps telling me that i got to let summer make her own mistakes . what if you ca n't come back from those mistakes ? i got to protect her , right ? i 'm summer 's father . it 's my job to keep her safe . [ scene_break ] [ door closes ] phyllis : hey . oh , you 're still working . jack : well , now that you 're back , i 'll knock off . phyllis : [ chuckles ] where 's traci ? jack : upstairs in her room . phyllis : that 's good . it gives us a chance to talk privately . jack : everything all right ? problems with summer ? glitch in the prom plans ? phyllis : no , she 's -- she 's fine . it 's -- i 'm not doing so great . jack : oh ? phyllis : there have been so many people who have been giving us advice on our relationship . jack : well , i hope you 've been ignoring them . phyllis : well , no . the opposite , actually . i think they 're right . jack : phyllis -- phyllis : i mean , i know -- i just think that we rushed this . we -- we did this too quickly . we should have given it some thought . jack : i gave it plenty of thought . phyllis : no , we need to take a step back and think about this . it 's -- it 's the right thing to do . you know it , and so do i . jack : speak for yourself here . phyllis : i - i just -- it 's not like we 're breaking up . i 'm just ... moving out , just to my own place . jack : when ? phyllis : tonight . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] michael : are we alone ? is fenmore here ? lauren : no . he 's -- he 's at the , uh , prom with summer . michael : really ? when i talked to him , he said that she was seeing another boy . he was very upset about it . i could relate . lauren : michael , i am so , so sorry . you know , you -- you once told me that -- that life is a gamble . do you remember ? michael : when i proposed to you . you have to take big risks to reap big rewards . lauren : and the problem with risking big is you have to be prepared to lose it all . [ sighs ] and i was n't . i did n't think about what was at stake . i stupidly gambled with our marriage and this beautiful life that we 've built ... and your heart ... [ sighs ] and i lost it all . michael : what if you have n't ? lauren : are you saying that you could forgive me ? [ scene_break ] traci : in the time it took me to go upstairs and call steve , phyllis came home , packed , and moved out ? jack : an overnight bag , yeah . she says she 's gon na get the rest of the stuff later . traci : but you 're not splitting up . jack : not according to her . go ahead . say it . you want to say it . you warned me . traci : oh , i 'm so sorry . i really am . i 'm sure you must be terribly hurt . jack : you know , i 'm all right . maybe phyllis was right . we were really zooming right along . traci : but you do n't really believe that . jack : no . i do n't believe that . i thought it was going great . but it takes two . and if phyllis is n't exactly at the same place i am , well , maybe she needs some time to catch up . and i can give her that time . traci : that 's a very prudent way to look at things . jack : yes , and we are nothing if not prudent . traci : [ laughs ] jack , think about it . maybe -- maybe phyllis ' moving out is a really good way to judge whether or not the relationship was gon na last . i mean , who knows ? maybe down the line , the two of you will come together even stronger . and if you do n't ... jack : we will . we will . traci : if you do n't , then at least you 'll know now , and you wo n't have to go through any more disappointment . [ scene_break ] abby : how eerie was it when kyle got that text in the middle of his reading ? it was , like , otherworldly . alex : was it ? abby : yes ! alex : the guy gets a text every other second , and they 're all from this world . abby : [ laughs ] okay . well , how about the part where the fortune teller said i was close to the man of my dreams ? alex : okay , okay . now , that was eerie . it 's like it was written in the stars ... or you paid her beforehand . abby : [ laughs ] oh , i wish i had thought of that . kevin : hello , detective . what can i get for you , since i 'm here , free to run my business instead of rotting in a jail cell ? alex : well , the rest of the time , you will be at the station working off your sentence at my request . kevin : so i heard . care to explain to me why ? alex : you 're an expert hacker from way back , so who better to protect the computer system ? and that way , i can keep a close eye on you . kevin : well , i hope you 're not expecting me to bow down and thank you . alex : [ chuckles ] look , the only reason your butt is not in jail is because your brother , the big - time lawyer , has a connection with the d.a . and the chief of police . kevin : guess it pays to have friends in high places . alex : [ chuckles ] yeah , i guess . i guess . but , see , michael might have fixed this , but he wo n't be able to fix everything . you feel me ? kevin : mm . [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm tired of being angry at you . it 's not good for either of us or for fenmore . lauren : is it a mistake to think that you might be willing to repair things with me ? michael : i 'm willing to try . lauren : that 's all i can ask . [ scene_break ] courtney : i 'm bored . can we , like , play a game or something , you guys ? fenmore : you mean like poker ? courtney : or strip poker . summer : yeah , i do n't -- i do n't think that we have any cards here . courtney : i know . how about truth or dare ? i 'll go first . angie , truth or dare ? angie : truth . courtney : okay . is it true that you hooked up with that gordon kid from g.c . high school over easter break ? angie : [ chuckles ] his name was jordan , and no . we did n't . summer : yeah , would your answer be different if tommy were n't here ? [ chuckling ] courtney : okay , okay . angie , your turn . fen , truth or dare ? fenmore : oh , i - i do n't really want to play . dale : everyone plays , baldwin . truth or dare ? fenmore : dare . angie : make out with summer . fenmore : i ... summer : do n't i get a say in that ? angie : rules are rules . dale : come on , dude . the whole world knows what you want . fenmore : well , can -- can i do truth instead ? courtney : and he wonders why you want an older guy . at least they 're not afraid to kiss . angie : [ laughing ] oh . [ laughter ] summer : stop . stop , please . stop , stop , stop . stop , please , stop , stop . stop , fen ! kyle : get the hell off of her ! what are you doing ? ! [ scene_break ] nick : [ sighs ] [ nick remembering ] nick : so , i got some names here in town of labs that do dna - marker testing . i called a couple of them to see if they have any openings . phyllis : if i were in your shoes , i 'd be hoping it was n't mine . i 'm sure you are . nick : it would be the best thing for you , too , phyllis , if , uh -- if the baby turns out to be jack 's . phyllis : i do n't know about that . nick : i 'm the father . the baby 's mine . [ next_on ] phyllis : what were you doing to my daughter ? sharon : cassie 's death changed everything . nick : for both of us . paul : stay away from lauren for good . | summer gets ready for prom at nick 's place and looks beautiful in her dress as she accepts his apology for his behavior with kyle . summer promises nick she will make time in her busy schedule to spend some time with him . nick explains to phyllis that he and avery decided not to get married and take things slowly to make sure that if they get married , their marriage will last . john abbott returns to talk to jack and advises him not to choose phyllis over his family , because she may decide to leave while his family will be there for him . michael almost chokes carmine , but kevin stops him from making a mistake . michael overhears lauren talking to carmine and telling him that she wants to fight for her marriage because she loves him ( michael ) and wants to be with him . michael decides to work on his marriage and give lauren another chance . michael and lauren kiss ; but when they pull away , she sees carmine 's face instead of michael 's . |
sharon : do you need something ? dylan : yeah , i need something . and this . mariah : oh ! sorry . dylan : ah . morning , mariah . mariah : good morning . uh , i was gon na make some coffee . do you guys -- sharon : oh , it 's already made . mariah : okay . well , where 's faith ? i could -- sharon : no , she already left . dylan : yeah . mariah : what about sully ? does he need any watching ? dylan : nikki took him out for the morning . mariah : okay . i 'm all out of suggestions . is there anything that you guys need help with around here ? what 'd i say ? dylan : what ? nothing . you did n't say anything . just , uh , go on and enjoy your day . mariah : is that your way of saying that i 'm in the way ? sharon : mariah -- dylan : no , that 's -- no , that 's not it . mariah : i mean , i know i basically bulldozed my way into living here . sharon : no , i told you . i like having you here . mariah : yeah , you told me , but we never asked dylan , did we ? i mean , i just showed up with my stuff , and you had to go along with it . so , stepdad , how much do you hate this new setup ? billy : 'cause that baseball will be super cool for show and tell next week . hannah . hannah : hi , billy . billy : hi . hannah : hi , johnny ! billy : it 's always nice to see the world 's best babysitter , but what are you doing here ? hannah : victoria asked me to take johnny to school . billy : something come up ? hannah : not really . she just wanted me to take him . billy : so that 's how she 's gon na play this . victoria : it 's simple . you agree to something and you stick to it . once you start to let things slide , there 's nothing but trouble . nick : something tells me we 're not talking about that contract . victoria : you 're right . it 's not about that . i 'm just struggling with personal boundaries . nick : want to talk about it ? victoria : no . because no matter how messed up my life is , yours is much worse . nick : [ scoffs ] ouch . victoria : sorry . that came out wrong . what i meant to say was no matter what problems i 'm having , i know you 're dealing with way more . nick : if you 're talking about me blowing up at you and telling you to back off , then yeah , i guess i am . and , uh , i 'm sorry about that , by the way . victoria : there will be payback for that . you should sleep with one eye open . nick : you know what i hate the most ? it 's not knowing how i 'm gon na be feeling from one minute to the next . you know , i 'll be cruising along thinking i 'm good and that i got this ... victoria : then it hits you . nick : i mean , it just crushes me . it 's like a tsunami of -- of anger and depression . all i can think about is -- is what should have been , you know , all the years i had with sage ... and christian . and instead , within a year , i went from being a happily married man to an amazing woman with a child on the way to just ... i 'm just alone . stitch : change your clothes ? abby : [ chuckles ] yeah , it 's a habit . i , uh , do it every day . stitch : when you were gone , i thought , um , you know ... abby : i 'm glad you missed me . and , um , while i was out , i got some coffee . stitch : thanks for staying with me , babe . abby : of course . what kind of loving wife would just leave her husband when he was upset ? and besides , you know , i wanted to be here in case we got any news on max . i care about him , too . stitch : i know you do . i know . abby : and since we did n't really get a chance to talk last night , i thought maybe , uh ... stitch : yeah , i - i ca n't . i have to get to the hospital , meet with paul and the social worker , you know , and discuss what 's next for max . abby : okay . stitch : abby , i think -- abby : you know what ? no , it 's fine . we do n't have to get into it . i know it 's probably better if you 're alone . stitch : abs -- abby : and i have a ton of work to do , so -- stitch : i want you to come with me . abby : you do ? stitch : if we 're gon na discuss max 's future , you should be there . abby : i 'd like that . we can face this ... together . stitch : yeah . hilary : what are you doing here all alone ? phyllis : we 're just finishing breakfast , hilary . jack : what can we do for you , hilary ? hilary : oh , well , i had a few items on the agenda that i wanted to go over before our meeting , if that 's okay . jack : absolutely . hilary : well , i 'm sorry to steal your husband away , phyllis , but we 're in a bit of a time crunch and i 'm sure you understand . you 're probably swamped , as well , huh ? phyllis : actually , my schedule 's wide open . i 'd absolutely love to hear what 's on your agenda , hilary . paul : um , ms . king and i met with dr. rosen this morning to discuss max 's treatment . stitch : okay , did he say how much longer he has to stay here ? because the sooner he gets released , the sooner we can get him into outpatient therapy . paul : uh , well , there is an issue with that , stitch . stitch : wait . what issue ? that was always the plan , paul . max was being admitted for evaluation . he 's being evaluated , right ? paul : that 's right . he -- he was being evaluated . stitch : now he gets to come home . he 's just a little boy ! i mean , do you realize how terrifying this is for him being here , being away from me ? ! abby : ben . stitch : look , i 'm sorry . just -- please just tell me what 's happening . paul : dr. rosen and social services feel that it is in ... max 's best interest to be in a long - term facility . abby : um , okay . okay , so that means he stays here , right ? which means you can see him all the time -- before and after your shifts , your days off -- paul : unfortunately , memorial , uh , can not accommodate his needs to the future . stitch : then where 's he supposed to go ? there 's a local facility specializing in psychiatric rehabilitation for children . stitch : no , no , no . i ca n't do that to him ! no ! they have an outstanding staff , dr. rayburn , with an environment far more comfortable than a hospital . paul : and i 'm telling you , this is a youth facility with an outstanding reputation . max will be well - cared for , and he will be safe . abby : he needs a minute . just a minute . stitch : the way they 're talking about max , he could be in some facility for months . i promised him , abby . i promised him i 'd be there with him . how do i tell my son that i have no idea when he can come home again ? mariah : just be honest . if you do n't want me here , i can take it . dylan : you are more than welcome here . mariah : are you sure you do n't need some time to think about that ? because you did n't look too thrilled when i just interrupted your makeout session . dylan : [ chuckles ] well , i was -- you know , i was a little embarrassed . sharon : yeah , yeah . so was i . but we were n't upset . dylan : not at all . well , maybe just a little bit because i did n't really want it to end , but -- sharon : dylan . dylan : she knows i 'm joking . you know i 'm joking , right ? mariah : [ chuckles ] dylan : something else you need to know about me -- i mean what i say . so we good ? mariah : yes , i 'm -- i 'm so sorry for the -- the ' tude just now . i promise from now on i will be a chill roommate . sharon : hey , you are not a roommate , okay ? you 're my daughter . dylan : sharon 's right . you 're family . you 'll always have a place here . nick : i wake up every day wondering what i did to deserve this . victoria : you did n't do anything , nick . [ sighs ] i wish there was something that i could do to help you . do you want to toss around a contract ? it worked for me . nick : yeah . i need to be here . having someplace to go , doing important work , like proving to dad he 's not the only newman who can run this company . it grounds me . victoria : is that your nice way of telling me to stop asking if you 're ready to be back here ? nick : this is not about being ready , vick . i just need to be here . victoria : good , because you 're needed and you 're wanted . and you were right to call me out for being a hypocrite . i have been throwing myself into work here to escape my problems . nick : and by problems , we 're talking about billy , right ? victoria : yes . [ sighs ] ugh . yes . even the mention of his name brings up emotions of love and longing and hate and jealousy and ... ugh . it 's driving me crazy , nick . nick : then do something about it . victoria : i have . i 've decided no more . i 'm not gon na do it . and i 'm not gon na let my ex - husband have any power over me . he can live his life the way that he wants , and i will do the same . nick : look , i 'm all for you drawing the line with billy , but just do n't do anything reckless , okay ? victoria : i wo n't ! okay , i 'll admit i was headed in that direction for a while , but now i have a very level - headed plan . nick : just be careful . we both know being in a bad place can sometimes lead to bad decisions . victoria : why do n't we make a pact not to do that ? we 'll just promise to look out for each other . i 'll take care of myself , you 'll take care of me , we 'll take care of you , and then we 'll take care of a few other things that need to be taken care of . nick : and we 'll pour all of our efforts and energy into running this company . and unfortunately , that means fighting off dad 's unrelenting attacks . deal ? victoria : deal . michael : hey . nick ! hey , you wanted to see me ? victoria : hi , michael . yes , you 're here . this is part of the new game plan . michael . mm - hmm . nick : okay , well , i 'll leave you to it . i 'm gon na be out of the office for a couple hours . victoria : okay . where you headed ? nick : i 'm just sticking to the plan . got to see someone . bye . michael : um , i presume i 'm here to consult on a newman legal matter ? victoria : um , in a way . i need an emissary to help me with a very sensitive newman - abbott matter . hilary : well , it is amazing how you managed to take every one of my p.r . ideas and improve upon them . phyllis : well , that 's years of tabloid journalism paying off . jack : paying off big time . this way we get more media hits and still protect the dignity of the foundation . phyllis : mm - hmm . hilary : yeah , i could n't agree more . thank you very much , phyllis . phyllis : well , i 'm glad to help . i 've been wrapped up in my own projects lately , and i have n't been paying much attention to jack 's work at the foundation . which is n't right , since i know how close it is to his heart . i promise to make that up to you . jack : i know you will . hilary : i have a few more details that i was hoping we could go over before that meeting . jack : of course . hilary : yeah , if you 'll look right here ... jack : actually , i had a question about the second paragraph . hilary : oh , okay . jack : where it says ... here . sharon : hi . nick . what brings you by ? nick : oh , i thought i 'd take faith down to that new bakery on higgins street . sharon : i 'm sure she would love that , but she 's at school . nick : oh , uh , i thought she was out of school for a teacher development thing . sharon : no , no , that 's next week . nick : uh , yeah , yeah . i guess i 'm just having a hard time keeping things straight lately . sharon : that 's totally understandable . nick : which is why i think she 's better off here , you know . i just do n't want her to feel like i 'm abandoning her . sharon : no , nick , she does n't feel that way . she 's a smart little girl . she knows why she 's staying here with us . [ cell phone chimes ] sharon : is that work ? dylan : it 's abby . she wants me to go to the hospital . nick : why ? what 's wrong with abby ? dylan : she 's okay . she said stitch needs a friend and , uh , there 's news about max , but she did n't give me any details . sharon : okay . well , go . go be with your friend . dylan : okay , i 'll call you as soon as i find something out . sharon : okay . [ door opens ] mariah : not a banner year for the newmans , right ? [ door closes ] nick : no . no , it 's not . sharon : nick , can you stay for a visit ? nick : i do have some free time , but i was thinking i should go over to the apartment and finish packing . mariah : you 're moving back into the tack house ? nick : yeah . well , my stuff 's in boxes . i just need to figure out what to do with sage 's stuff , you know , what i 'm keeping and what i should give to charity . sharon : that 's not an easy task . mariah : i 'll do it . nick : uh ... no , i was n't , uh , saying that , suggesting or asking -- mariah : no , that 's -- that 's why i volunteered . it 's not my usual m.o . , but every now and then , i like to do something nice , keep people guessing . nick : well , it would be helpful . thank you . mariah : consider it done . [ computer keys clacking ] [ laptop lid closes ] victoria : okay , i just e - mailed you the formal custody agreement between billy and me . it spells out in detail how we 'll divide visitation and how we should conduct ourselves in all areas where our children are concerned . michael : so , uh , billy , in some way , has violated this agreement ? victoria : no , it 's just that , with time , we 've just become lax about how we 've been doing things , and i want you to remind billy of what 's in that contract and let him know that i want us to strictly adhere to those rules . michael : i see . victoria : and i want his acceptance in writing , please . michael : so , uh , what lax behavior are we hoping to correct ? victoria : we both need to stop dropping by without advance notice , that way we wo n't walk in on each other at inopportune moments . michael : inopportune . as in ? victoria : billy with a woman wearing only his bathrobe . michael : ooh . that 's awkward . victoria : yeah , and then some . last night when i went to drop off our son , i found billy half dressed finishing a glass of wine . michael : well , that 's not exactly bizarre for -- victoria : obviously johnny and i would have seen more if we had arrived sooner . michael : listen , victoria , are you sure you do n't want to discuss this directly with billy ? i mean , if you get a lawyer involved -- and in my case , an unlicensed lawyer currently -- you know , it 's just likely to escalate tension . victoria : michael , you being involved will create less tension , i believe . because whenever billy and i get together , things just become very confusing quickly . not just for us , but for the kids . we have to stop blurring the lines and we have to stop creeping in and out of each other 's lives . michael : all right . i have to ask you , as a friend , are you sure there 's no hope of reconciliation ? victoria : no . there 's none . we just have to accept that . billy and i will be always connected because of the children . but outside of being parents , we need to start living separate lives . hilary : so , how does that sound to you , phyllis ? phyllis : great . hilary : okay , um ... ooh ! look at the time . we have got to get to that meeting . jack : you want to come ? phyllis : i 'd love to , but i need to make some important phone calls . jack : i got your pad . phyllis : bye . thought you 'd come over and say hello . billy : i thought about it . i did n't want to deal with jack 's condescension . this is better anyways . now i have you all to myself . sharon : mariah really stepped up , did n't she ? now that she 's living with me , i 'm sure she 'd be happy to be there for you whenever you need , be a shoulder to cry on . nick : i think if i tried to cry on mariah 's shoulder , she 'd punch me in the face . sharon : probably . nick : you know , sharon , you 've been so great through all this , very kind , very helpful . sharon : well , that 's the least i could do . i - i know how much you miss sage . nick : that 's why i needed to move out of that apartment . it 's just so distinctly sage 's , you know ? sharon : but you were living in the tack house with sage when you first got married . nick : yeah , i know , but , you know , at least there i have a lot of memories , you know , that are n't just about sage . at the apartment ... it 's where we went , you know , when we tried to start over after losing christian . when i 'm there , i just stare at the door and i hope she walks in . obviously that 's never gon na happen , you know . we 'll never laugh together , we 'll never take long walks again , we 'll ... we 'll never adopt a child and start the family that we always wanted to have . she 's gone . i mean , there 's nothing there . dylan : hey . what 's going on with stitch ? paul : uh , the social worker is finalizing the paperwork for max 's transfer . dylan : transfer ? paul : mm - hmm . dylan : psychiatric facility ? abby : one that specializes in helping kids . dylan : oh , man . stitch must have known that this could happen , but now that it is ... abby : it 's killing him . dylan : where is he ? abby : with max . max : am i ever gon na get out ? stitch : of course . the idea is to get you the best possible care in the best possible place . max : why ca n't i get better at home with you ? stitch : [ sighs ] this way , you have a lot more personal attention and you 'll get well faster . wo n't that be great ? and -- and hey . this facility -- i 've already checked . it 's real close by , max . i 'll be able to see you all the time . and when you 're ready , you 'll be able to come home . max : i 'm ready now , dad . stitch : that ca n't happen today , bud . max : because you do n't want me there . all you care about is being with abby ! stitch : hey , that is not true . max : mom would have never sent me away ! stitch : yeah . all right . okay . [ sighs ] i get that you 're scared and angry . but yelling and saying hurtful things wo n't help . the only way to get through this is for us to be honest with each other and face the truth . phyllis : do n't say that . billy : what ? i ca n't speak my mind ? we made love , phyllis . it was crazy and it was hot . you freaked out and you ran . so is it wrong for me to want a private moment ? phyllis : no . it 's not wrong . but we should get some things straight . billy : i 'll get a room . phyllis : stop it . we have to act as if nothing has changed , especially around jack . he has already asked me if i have feelings for you . billy : what did you say ? phyllis : i said yes , that i care about you as a friend and as jack 's brother and i 'm worried about you and that i hate to see you make mistakes that bring you so much unhappiness . billy : what happened between us did n't feel like a mistake . it felt like inevitable . phyllis : i love jack . he is my husband , and i do n't want my marriage to crumble . which is why what happened between you and me never happened . and it 'll never happen again . billy : yeah , i heard you the first time . phyllis : did you ? because i did not hear you agree . i did n't hear the words , and i really need to hear the words . i need you to promise me . please . billy : never again ? never ? phyllis : that 's right . billy : if that 's what you want , you got it . michael : sorry to interrupt . phyllis . billy . billy : what can we do for you , michael ? michael : i would like to have a private word with you . phyllis : that 's no problem . we 're done . billy : let me guess . victoria sent you because she does n't want to deal with me herself . that 's what i thought . what does she want ? michael : and that 's how victoria would like to handle all future custody arrangements . billy : so , in layman 's terms , this is victoria 's first step towards changing the agreement . michael : that is not what this is . billy : she wants to keep me away from the kids , does n't she ? michael : absolutely not , billy . she simply wants the two of you to stick to the rules that you had previously laid out . she feels that this will -- this will benefit everybody involved , especially the children . billy : you 're a good spin doctor , michael , but this is n't about the kids , is it ? michael : i assure you that this is for -- billy : this is punishment , is n't it ? she does n't like the idea of me being with another woman , even though she 's the one that ended the relationship . michael : you know it is not my place to co -- billy : so i 'm right . michael : [ sighs ] all right , you want the facts ? these are the facts . victoria does not feel that your personal lives should be intertwined any longer , allowing you both to move on . billy : wow . so this is n't about getting space between us . michael : this is about maintaining a civil discourse -- billy : this is n't about me meeting another woman . this is about keeping me out of the way of her meeting another man , is n't it ? travis : hey . tori . victoria : hi . travis : your usual ? victoria : no , i 'm not here for a drink . travis : did n't think you were , after the way you left last night . do i want to know why you 're here ? victoria : you know , i just kind of wanted to clear the air . travis : that 's just another way of saying you want to talk , is n't it ? why are you being so formal ? victoria : it 's just that 's exactly what i wanted to talk about , actually . i told you that this was supposed to be about fun , not a relationship . travis : it 's just an expression . victoria : that 's why i thought we could keep things on a first - name basis . no questions asked . that sort of thing . travis : and i broke the rules when i wanted to know your kid 's name . victoria : and , you know , you kind of crossed a line , and i , um , i just wanted to tell you that i do n't think that what happened last night can ever happen again . travis : just like that ? wait , you 're gon na walk away because i want to get to know you better ? victoria : i just have too many complications in my life right now . travis : last night was not complicated . it was ... good , right ? maybe even astronomical . maybe i 'm the kind of complication you need . we can work this out . we can . victoria : i 'm sorry . no , i - i ca n't do this . dylan : what can i do for stitch ? abby : [ sighs ] keep being his friend . like you always have been . and keep reminding him that we 're doing the right thing for max . he 's gon na need to hear that . dylan : yeah , i can do that . uh , how about i check in on you every once in awhile , make sure you 're doing okay ? abby : i 'd like that . you know , ben , max , and i , we 're all so damaged . max lost his mom , ben and i lost our baby , and now ben 's son is being taken away . it 's all so awful . dylan : if there 's anything you need ... abby : i 'm just gon na try to focus on the positive . stitch : you have been lashing out because you have n't dealt with your mother 's death . and you 've been using your pain to justify your inexcusable behavior . that 's got to stop , max . and as hard as it is to believe , everyone knows how hard this is for you . max : you do n't . you 're sending me away . stitch : hey , i 'm getting you help . just like i help lots of kids whose arms and legs are broken . these doctors , they can -- they 're gon na help you in a way i ca n't . max : you could try . stitch : i have tried , son . and i failed . i have failed you so many times , max , and i 'm not gon na do that again . you 're going to this facility . max : please ! do n't make me ! stitch : listen . and while you 're there , i hope you find a way to accept that sometimes accidents happen . sometimes people we love die . and as much as you want to blame someone , sometimes there 's no one to blame . max : why did mom have to die ? it 's no fair ! stitch : i know it 's not . max : i miss her so much . stitch : she will always be in your heart , okay ? so when you get sad or scared , all you have to do is just think of all the fun things you used to do with her . i know that 'll make you feel better . she loved you very , very much . and so do i . that 's why i want you to get better , son . then we can make lots and lots of fun memories , too , you know ? max : but what if i go and never see you again ? stitch : hey . hey . that is not gon na happen . you hear me ? we 're just gon na live in different places for a little while . but i will visit you all the time , and i will think about you every second of every day . you are my son . and i will never leave you . nick : those sage 's things ? mariah : yeah . uh , they 're just a few things that i thought you might want to keep . i 'll take care of donating the rest to charity . but i can donate this stuff , too , if you want . nick : uh , no . sharon : mariah , maybe we should put that stuff away . mariah : yeah , you know , i can just put this in a closet until you 're ready to deal with it , okay ? nick : it 's all right . sharon : nick , are you sure ? nick : yeah , i , uh ... i think i want to look through it . mariah : right now ? nick : yeah , with you and your mom here keeping me company . would that be okay ? sharon : of course . nick : this is sage 's journal . sharon : she kept a journal ? nick : yeah , i saw her writing in it a few times . she kept it pretty private . i guess now that she 's gone ... it might help me to feel closer to her . hilary : you 're still here . phyllis : you are observant . hilary : very . you waiting for jack ? phyllis : yes . hilary : well , i 'm sure he 'll be here any minute , and you can latch on to him and shower him with tons of affection . phyllis : excuse me ? hilary : well , jack was telling me that he was worried about things at home , and i could n't help observing that you were clearly overcompensating earlier . but are you sure that that 's how you want to fix your little problem ? phyllis : my marriage is none of your business . hilary : i - i did n't mean to overstep . i 'm sorry . phyllis : yeah , you did . hilary : i 'm not trying to get in the middle of anything , phyllis , i swear . jack was just there for me when i had some family problems recently , and i was just trying to return the favor . phyllis : okay , i do n't need your advice or want it . you keep your mouth shut , or i 'll shut it for you . [ footsteps approach ] phyllis : hi , darling . jack : ladies . phyllis : how 'd the meeting go ? jack : meeting could not have gone better , thanks to hilary . hilary : oh , i ca n't take all of the credit . we were totally in sync . all right , well , um , i better go get some work done , huh ? jack : all right . thanks again . hilary : thank you . phyllis : you were talking to that woman about our relationship ? nick : this is just after christian died . `` i can barely leave the couch . just hearing nick say christian 's name is like a knife through my heart . i dream about christian practically every night . i do n't know how to move forward from losing my baby when i still feel his presence so intensely . `` sharon : nick , maybe it 's a little bit too soon for this . nick : it 's a lot to process . sharon : of course it is . you know what ? let 's -- let 's just pack up all this stuff and put it away in a closet like mariah said . nick : no , i think i 'm gon na keep this with me . mariah : i 'm so sorry , nick . i did n't mean to upset you . i just thought this is stuff that you 'd want to hold on to . nick : no , no , i 'm glad you found it . and , uh , thank you for bringing it to me . there 's a lot of entries about christian in here . i think i 'll , uh , finish this later . sharon : no . i mean , i just -- i think you should be with family when you read it . nick : [ voice breaking ] i think i want to be alone . i hope you understand . sharon : yes , i do . nick : thanks for bringing this . thank you . mariah : of course . sharon : god , i wish you 'd never found that thing ! max : you might not want to , but maybe you can come with dad and visit me . abby : i will . stitch : we 're ready . should we go ? i 'm sorry , but you ca n't come , dr. rayburn . max : dad ? stitch : hey . do n't worry . it 'll be fine . you 'll be fine . when can i see him ? once he 's settled . stitch : that means soon . real soon . you 'll be in good hands . it 'll be okay . max : i love you , daddy . stitch : i love you , too , son . [ sighs ] jack : i have not divulged the details of our marriage to hilary . phyllis : she did n't make it sound like that . jack : the last time we fought , maybe i alluded to there being a bumpy road , nothing more . that is all . phyllis : are you sure ? i hate that we fought . more than you know . jack : so do i . phyllis : you do n't need to go to hilary to discuss your feelings when you want to talk . i 'm right here . there 's no room for anyone else in this relationship . victoria : [ sighs ] you know , you really got to stop making yourself at home in my office . billy : had a delivery to make . victoria : what is that ? billy : [ sighs ] signed document stating that i will follow the custody agreement to the letter . even had it notarized because you want everything by the book , right ? victoria : yeah , that 's right . and it 'll make things a lot cleaner if we solely focus on our children and formally agree to stay out of each other 's personal lives . billy : that 's what i was thinking . so now i 'm free to be with who i want , and you 're free to be with who you want . that your lady you were talking to ? women . drive you crazy . am i right ? travis : got that right . this one 's making me nuts . i 've seen you here before . gin and tonic , please . [ liquid pours ] travis : this one 's on the house . that 's very kind of you . abby : um ... it seems like you and max took a step in the right direction today . stitch : hey . thank you for being there for me and for max . abby : you 're welcome . stitch : abby , i ... i know you and i still have a lot of things to work out , but ... abby : but ? stitch : we can get past this , right ? right ? [ sighs ] dylan : what i hate about this , it 's got my best friend seriously doubting himself as a father . stitch is a good guy . all he wanted to do was believe in his kid . paul : yeah , well , sometimes seeing your child for who he really is , it 's easier said than done . trust me . i know . mariah : why are you getting all upset about sage 's journal ? sharon : i 'm just concerned about nick 's emotional wellbeing . mariah : no , that 's not it . there 's something else going on . what do you think is written in there ? [ next_on ] nick : sage left that letter for adam . i want to know what was in it . mariah : what did dr. anderson do ? ! why would you say that sully is n't yours ? ! albert : name me your price ! i 'll write you a check , and then you can go ! victor : i want nothing from you ! | victoria and nick make a pact to focus on newman enterprises and not make dumb mistakes because they 're upset . victoria asks michael to draw up some papers for billy to sign that state they will both strictly adhere to the rules of their custody agreement . michael takes them to billy . billy thinks victoria is doing this because she wants to see someone new . he signs the papers and takes them to victoria . victoria goes to travis ' bar and tells him they can never be together again because it was supposed to be fun and casual but he crossed the line by asking her kid 's name . the p.i . witnesses this exchange and reports back that victoria and travis were n't just a one time thing . mariah walks in on dylan and sharon in an intimate moment . she thinks dylan does n't like this new arrangement with mariah living there . dylan and sharon assure her that everything is fine . dylan leaves and nick arrives . he wants to take faith to the park but faith is at school . nick says he needs to box up sage 's stuff . mariah offers to do it for him . nick confides in sharon . mariah returns with a box of personal items including sage 's journal . nick starts to read it and gets emotional . he decides he wants to be alone . when he leaves , sharon snaps at mariah for giving nick the journal . mariah asks what sharon thinks is in the journal . nick takes the journal to the park and reads something that shocks him . dylan goes to the hospital to be there for stitch , who just found out that max has to stay at a children 's psychiatric treatment facility . max admits he is having a hard time dealing with his mom 's death . he asks abby if she will come visit him with his dad . abby says yes . |
cane : okay , it means we have the director wants to talk to him . juliet : already ? cane : yeah . uh , can you call him , make sure he 's on his way ? juliet : why ? we 've got at least an hour before we even start rehearsal . and since billy 's probably riding in with victoria ... cane : okay , it means we have to do troubleshooting and not him , all right ? juliet : okay , look , if they 're not there by the time i deliver these products to set and greet our pro hockey guys at the gate , then -- cane : okay , so i 'll have a p.a . do the meet - and - greet . but i have to talk to the videographer about the behind - the - scenes footage , okay ? juliet : change of plans . i am sending a p.a . to usher our vips to the sound stage . jordan : oh . lily : `` who can resist a man who dares ? `` how was that ? jordan : give that girl an oscar now . lily : please tell me if i suck . please . cane : hey , you 're not gon na suck . you 're gon na be brilliant . it 's what you do , all right ? lily : you have to say that because you love me . cane : uh , this is true . uh , did billy lay out your clothes ? 'cause he 's mia . lily : oh , yeah , he 's been really efficient on my side of things . clothes are laid out , in order , already approved by victoria and the hockey league . jordan : he texted me a shooting schedule , gave me notes on which stills he wants on every setup . cane : that 's a relief . yeah . jordan : i think they need us on set . cane : okay . lily : okay . cane : hey , jesse , thanks for coming in , man . i appreciate it . jesse : oh , yeah . sure thing . so you just want me to grab a behind - the - scenes video ? is that the plan ? cane : yeah , yeah . the , uh , official stuff 's gon na be taken by the on - set photographer , so what i need from you is to get , like , the , uh , tape of the candid moments and stuff like that . jesse : okay , and just focus on the pro hockey players ? cane : absolutely . i 'll be here to help guide you in the right direction , 'cause the whole point of this is to capture what really goes on behind the scenes , okay ? billy : [ groans ] how did i oversleep ? phyllis : [ laughs ] how do you think ? billy : i should have sent you home after you surprised me last night . phyllis : maybe you can stop by during your lunch break and we can grab something to eat ? billy : okay , you stop being so damn sexy . i need to focus today . phyllis : hmm . billy : we moved up the shoot because of me . if i screw it up , victoria 's gon na kill me . phyllis : oh , far be it from me to incite the wrath of victoria . billy : she can not know you 're in l.a. , okay ? phyllis : okay . billy : [ sighs ] phyllis : [ laughs ] hilary : have n't we seen enough of that already ? howard : now here 's my star ! smile for the birdie . hilary : okay , okay , howard . put that away . okay , we need to scramble to book someone else for the show . come on . howard : when you book a teen sensation with two million followers , the odds of her canceling on a wisconsin - based show -- pretty high . quelle surprise . hilary : well , i may not be a household name yet , but one day my face will be on a billboard bigger than that one . howard : do n't you think this is kind of weird ? hilary : what is ? howard : well , i mean , your hubby -- ex - hubby -- buys gc buzz off me . you dump him pretty darn fast . and now here we both are in sunny la la land , and i 'm producing for you . small world , huh ? although i would n't want to paint it . [ chuckles ] hilary : oh , my god ! howard : what ? another epiphany ? hilary : no . look . just be cool . howard : i am cool , okay ? hilary : just do n't stare ! howard : ohh ! oh ! the beautiful and brilliant julie chen ! hilary : yes . one of my journalism heroes . okay , i have to meet her . howard : well , i 'm sure we 'd all like to meet her , but , i mean , i think she 's , you know , kind of -- hilary : shh ! she 's here , we 're here . and i 'm not gon na let this opportunity pass me by . ashley : i see mrs. martinez told you that our mother paid us a visit last night . jack : she did n't have to . i saw her myself at the club . ashley : and you sent her packing , right ? please do n't tell me that you welcomed her with open arms . devon : welcome , madame mergeron . dina : thank you for inviting me to your home , devon . and since we 'll be working together for quite a while , call me dina . devon : well , thank you , dina . thank you . dina : hello , neil . neil : hello , madame . dina : dina . neil : dina . of course . dina : [ chuckles ] neil : good to see you . dina : thank you . what a lovely penthouse . my , my , my . neil : i trust you had a pleasant trip . dina : hmm . and i 'm pleased that you 've agreed to my terms that i maintain a seat on the board . my attorneys have approved the particulars , and there 's nothing holding us back from making this official . i 'm ready to sign the papers . devon : that is fantastic . we are very excited to finalize things . neil : this is great news . i 'm gon na call michael , all right ? devon : [ chuckles ] and , of course , i would like to give your company 's next big step the recognition it deserves , so i propose that we have a party , an all- out here in genoa city so that we can announce the acquisition . dina : no . there 'll be no party . hilary : excuse me , ms . chen ? i 'm hilary curtis . i 'm the host of `` the hilary hour . `` julie : `` the hilary hour `` ? i 'm sorry . i 'm not familiar with it . is it streamed or ... ? hilary : well , actually , it 's a nationally syndicated show out of genoa city . and not to brag or anything , but we are constantly gaining viewers , and that is thanks in part to you . julie : me ? hilary : well , i have followed your career , and i have patterned much of what we do on my show to you and your show . you are an incredible role model . julie : thank you . that 's so flattering . it 's so nice to hear . hilary : look , um , i know that you 're probably super busy and you 're probably rushing off to , you know , prep for `` the talk `` or gearing up for the new `` big brother . `` i honestly have no idea how you do it . julie : actually , i am due on `` the talk `` set in a few minutes . hilary : well , we 're only gon na be in los angeles for a couple days , and i would love to do a piece with you . julie : well , i 'm very flattered , but i 'm sure you know these kind of requests have to go through the proper channels . hilary : i know , i know . i know this is n't the standard approach to securing an interview , but i would just love to chat with you just for a couple minutes on camera . julie : i 'm sorry . that wo n't be possible . but thank you . it was lovely meeting you . hilary : yeah . [ sighs ] julie : i 'll tell you what . we 're gon na be live . why do n't you come to the set of `` the talk `` and check it out ? hilary : i would love that . thank you . thank you very much , ms . chen . [ sighs ] howard : i 'd ask you how that went , but assuming from that fake smile ... hilary : pack up your gear . we 're going to `` the talk . `` howard : what ? ! she agreed ? hilary : well , i got my foot in the door . howard : ah . right . your foot . just not your whole bod . hilary : okay , just get your stuff together , okay ? i will make it happen . howard : you 're nothing if not confident . hilary : i read up on her , and she has always inspired me . she believes in following your dreams , and that 's exactly what i 'm gon na do . i 'm gon na get an interview with julie chen . watch me . howard : oh , believe me . i will . victoria : okay . [ sighs ] [ sighs ] billy , hey . where are you ? i checked in with juliet , and they 're still prepping the set , but i think we should probably be there by now . okay , do i need to come up there and drag you out of bed ? call me . hey . billy : sorry . sorry i 'm late . victoria : no , it 's okay . i was worried . billy : i just overslept . victoria : yeah . really ? billy : yeah , i was , you know , thinking about the commercial , and i had trouble falling asleep . but then once i did , i slept right through my alarm . victoria : well , i had the opposite problem . i was up at the crack of dawn . but i had a chance to talk to the kids . billy : you did ? victoria : i did . billy : how are they ? victoria : they are full of questions about the zoo , actually . billy : yeah , was johnny making his elephant noises again ? victoria : he wants you to show him how to make a giraffe noise . billy : oh , that 's easy . victoria : [ laughs ] you know , capping off this photo shoot with a trip down to san diego with the family , it 's a really great idea , and i 'm so glad you can come . the kids are never gon na forget it , billy . you know that . billy : let 's just get through today first , okay ? victoria : [ chuckles ] okay . jack : i certainly did n't expect to find our mother at the club . a little heads up would have been nice . instead i walk in and find madame mergeron with her latest side of boeuf . ashley : dina has a boyfriend ? jack : what about that surprises you ? ashley : i do n't know . when she showed up alone , i just assumed . let me guess . much younger , slightly good looking , no discernable career of his own . jack : right on the first two . as for career , well , you 're probably on target there , too . ashley : i wonder if he knows what he 's gotten himself into . so , what ? they were just hanging out at the club ? jack : with gloria , of all people . ashley : gloria ? jack : yes , an impromptu reunion of dad 's ex - wives . all that was missing was jill . ashley : and you were somehow wedged in between the women ? i mean , how does that work ? jack : thank god gloria had the presence of mind not to stick around and compare notes . ashley : thank god there was n't some tabloid ex - wife cat fight , right ? jack : okay , listen . i think we ought to give traci a call and let her know our mother is back in the states . ashley : you really think that dina 's gon na stop in new york to reconnect with her daughter ? i do n't . she 's gon na stay in the states long enough to sign her contracts , then she 's back to paris . jack : do n't be so sure . dina said she 's in no hurry . she wants to spend a little time with her family . ashley : just what does she consider to be her family at this point ? neil : now , this would n't be some kind of casual get - together . devon : not at all . it 'd be very classy , very extravagant , and i would , of course , spare no expense to give mergeron enterprises the welcome to genoa city it deserves . dina : well , i appreciate your enthusiasm , but i 'm afraid some people might not approve . devon : now , when you say `` some people , `` um , are you referring to your family ? dina : my family is my main concern . devon : well , i assume since you came all this way , you plan on seeing them , do n't you ? dina : i already did . neil : and things did n't go well ? dina : no , but that 's no surprise . neil : would you like a cup of coffee ? dina : please . neil : sure . devon : um , i do n't mean to intrude , but my father and i , we know the abbotts very well . in fact , your granddaughter abby is one of my best friends . and neil is very close with jack . they 're very good people . i hope that you do n't give up on them . dina : are you always this optimistic ? neil : you know something ? my son subscribes to the theory that the glass is always half full . dina : [ chuckles ] well , i wish i had some of his hopefulness . and i do n't want to cheat you out of your moment , devon , but ... i 'm afraid my family would take it the wrong way . neil : we understand that . devon : of course we do . in fact , you know what ? i think i have an idea of how we can still make the announcement where it 's not so open to misinterpretation , but we can still make a grand entrance into the business world . hilary : i can see you 're skeptical . howard : and i can see you 're new to l.a. you do n't just walk up to a high- profile celeb like julie chen and score an interview . hilary : i am telling you , howard , she could not have been nicer . howard : okay , so she 's a nice person . but still it 's not what ... you know that woman ? hilary : yeah . too well . howard : wait . where are you going ? hilary : hello , phyllis . what are you doing here ? phyllis : hilary ! oh , my goodness . hi . uh , i just got out of wisconsin for a few days . i needed some r & r . hilary : [ chuckles ] and you just so happen to be staying at a hotel that 's currently occupied by several genoa city residents ? phyllis : yeah . is n't that funny ? hilary : [ chuckles ] phyllis : hilary , please do n't tell anyone you saw me here . cane : hey , hey , hey . why are you so nervous ? what 's up ? lily : i do n't know . i just -- it hit me that i 'm working with this big - time director who 's used to professional actors . you know , what if i mess up my lines or i make some sort of amateur mistake ? cane : listen , you 're not gon na do that , all right ? you 've run these lines hundreds of times , all right ? lily : but still , what if i mess up or -- cane : you 're not gon na mess up . this is what you do best . lily : what ? tremble with terror ? cane : no . no , no . you keep your calm while everybody else trembles with terror , all right ? listen to me , you are a natural in front of the camera . you got this . you got it , baby , okay ? jordan : uh , i 'd listen to the man , lily . he 's right on target . lily : he 's my husband . he has to say those things . jordan : he knows how talented you are and how much the camera loves you . lily : no , but that 's print . this is video . jordan : which you 've also done before . lily : no , i have n't . jordan : gc buzz , when brash & sassy launched their men 's line , you had a lot to say , and you knocked it right out the park . cane : uh - huh . lily : [ sighs ] billy : gentlemen , we are so excited to have you here part of our commercial . we 're really stoked about it . victoria : yes , just relax and have a lot of fun . do n't worry about anything at all . billy : and i 'm glad that we were there to meet you to personally introduce ourselves . well , thanks , man . i mean , this is all pretty new for us . billy : yeah . victoria : well , if you 're nervous , do n't be . billy : yeah , just pretend you 're in between periods and you 're doing a little interview . you know what you 're talking about . if anything comes up , do n't hesitate to let us know . victoria : yeah . billy : i 'd like to introduce you to two other members of our team . this is cane ashby right here and juliet helton . cane : thanks for coming . appreciate it . victoria : cane and juliet , uh , along with billy are responsible for throwing this all together . juliet : and we 've had a blast doing it . if you come with me , i 'll introduce you to lily , our brand ambassador and your co - star for the day . billy : have fun , boys . cane : yeah , have fun . billy : cane , you were gon na let some p.a . walk these guys in ? cane : yeah , well , i had to 'cause you were n't here on time , were you , billy ? victoria : [ sighs ] billy : i was just in time , actually . victoria : okay , is everything going according to schedule ? cane : yeah , it is now , 'cause i took care of it . victoria : excellent . cane : yeah . lily : well , it was really great meeting you guys . i 'm gon na finish getting ready , and i 'll see you soon . [ chuckles ] whose idea was it , the whole hockey men 's line deal ? victoria : oh , that would be billy . he was the mastermind behind all of this . cane : yeah , okay . jesse , come here for a second . all right , guys , this is jesse . he 's gon na shoot the behind - the - scenes footage , okay ? so do me a favor . pretend he 's not here . just act natural , be yourselves , all right ? victoria : but make sure you get as much material as you can . we 're gon na need it all for the website . cane : yeah . juliet : jordan , if you and jesse will accompany our stars to wardrobe ? jordan : sure . juliet : but before we get too far into this , i wanted to let you know that the league has requested to see any behind - the - scenes footage of the players . they want final approval before anything is posted on the website . victoria : that 's not a problem at all . billy : no , totally understandable . i mean , they 're sensitive about their image . cane : yeah , yeah , it 's under control . jack : i 'm not sure what our mother is hoping to accomplish here . ashley : i 'm sure you have your suspicions . jack : yeah , so do you . ashley : it 's not gon na happen . jack : i 'm sure she would love to meet abby . ashley : you know what ? it 's irrelevant what dina wants . and i 've already warned abby about her . jack : and abby is n't the slightest bit curious ? ashley : why is this about my child ? you have children . why is n't dina trying to meet your children ? jack : if my children lived in town , i would be about my kids . ashley : and by the way , she never even asked me about traci . did she ask you about traci ? jack : no . ashley : her own daughter ! jack : okay , do n't make too big a deal of it . she was jetlagged . would you be reasonable ? ashley : i 'm being very reasonable ! i 'm being very calm , and i 'm being very reasonable under the circumstances , jack ! jack : okay , what we had does n't even qualify as a conversation . ashley : oh , here you go . now you 're gon na start making excuses for her . jack : and here you are packing her off to send her out of our lives again . ashley : she 's been out of our lives for decades ! jack : all i 'm saying is i do n't see any need to make her feel unwelcome . ashley : that 's exactly how we should be making her feel . why ? did you want to invite her to an abbott family style breakfast ? jack : i do find it intriguing , this whole business deal , what she 's doing here . when you talked to her , did she give you any indication as to why she chose neil and devon ? ashley : i did n't ask . and she would n't have given me a straight answer anyway . jack : it does make you wonder , though , does n't it ? of all the international companies who could make a legitimate bid , she chose genoa city 's own hamilton - winters . ashley : i 'm just gon na chalk dina 's trip up to her personal greed , okay ? and i 'm gon na try very hard to forget the day that she swooped back into our lives . dina : oh , devon has told me about your talk show , and sometimes you speak directly to your audience . mariah : yeah . we have a fun and easy approach here . dina : unstructured . devon : in a good way , though , because on mariah 's show , she encourages people to speak their minds . mariah : we like to keep it real here , you know , so people are free to get personal or not . i mean , it 's really up to you . dina : i 'm not so sure that 's a good idea . neil : you know , your son jack is good friends with the show 's owner . dina : he is ? devon : everybody in town talks about the show , too . dina : my children and my granddaughter , they watch ? devon : oh , absolutely . i know that , uh , abby is an avid watcher , and i think jack tunes in from time to time . dina : well , i wo n't be manipulated on air . mariah : no . no , not on my watch . devon : and i can vouch for mariah 100 % . she has an amazing heart that comes through on camera . in fact , on our thanksgiving show , she helped reunite a woman with her estranged family . mariah : that was n't a big deal . devon : yeah , it is . neil : yeah , well , for that woman and her family , it sure was . dina : mariah , do n't ever dismiss your achievements . oh , all right . i 'll do the interview . mariah : [ chuckles ] great . fantastic . dina : under one condition . i do n't want this to be about me . it 's about hamilton - winters . and , devon , you 're going to appear with me . devon : i would be honored . mariah : amazing . uh , let me just get everything set up . i am so appreciative to you for handing this to me . i - i really am . i 'm stoked . but we have one major hurdle to leap over before we go on air . phyllis : all you have to do is forget you ever saw me . hilary : but then you 'd owe me . phyllis : yes . not so much for me , but it 's for billy . you know , i - i came here to surprise him on his business trip , but he does n't think victoria 's gon na be too happy about it . hilary : oh , so you and billy are back together ? phyllis : yeah . that part 's not so secret . victoria knows . we told jack . strangely enough , some people are ready to tar and feather me anyway . hilary : that 's not too strange . phyllis : oh , that 's nice . join in . throw the insults my way , hilary . hilary : maybe another time , another place , but not today . see , i have an interview with julie chen . so as tempting as it is , phyllis , i do n't have time to drag you through the mud . phyllis : hilary . hilary : i 'll keep your little secret , all right ? i never saw you . [ cell phone rings ] hilary : this is hilary . mariah : hey , glad i caught you , co - host . hilary : i do n't have time to dish , mariah . i am on my way to see my idol for the biggest interview of my career . mariah : all right , i 'll cut to the chase , then . i just scored a major coup . dina mergeron wants to announce the sale of her massive corporation on our show . hilary : wow ! can this day get any better ? okay , just put it in my calendar . we 'll do the interview as soon as i get back . mariah : here 's the thing about that . dina was a very hard sell . i doubt she 's gon na stick around until you get back . in fact , she 's probably flying home to paris any minute . hilary : wait . you 're doing the interview ? mariah : it 's still your show . you 're still gon na get all of the kudos . everybody wins , right ? but we have to go live before the story breaks . hilary : how did you of all people snag this anyway ? mariah : guess which company is buying mergeron . hilary : hamilton - winters . so this is all about your new boyfriend . and you expect me to go along with it ? victoria : well , rehearsal could n't have gone any better . lily : i know . i 'm so relieved . my butterflies went away as soon as the run- through started . victoria : i could tell . you 're a natural . juliet : and one of those players was a natural , too . lily : [ gasps ] riley ? juliet : hmm . victoria : he 's gorgeous . lily : i did n't see a wedding ring . i could see if he 's single . juliet : i can not let you do that . it would be unprofessional . lily : would it ? juliet : lily ! victoria : there 's nothing wrong with a little harmless flirtation . lily : yeah , i do n't think so . victoria : maybe brash & sassy and the hockey league will form even more of a personal alliance . [ laughter ] cane : you guys worked really well with lily . it was n't exactly work . [ laughter ] we did n't have to pretend she 's hot . she is . cane : yeah , you know what ? as her husband , i agree 100 % with you on that . billy : ooh , well played , cane . cane : [ laughs ] jesse : so , riley , who do you like in the finals ? billy : bombers got it all the way . no way , dude . we 're gon na demolish them ! i 'd take that bet any day . billy : vegas has the blue blades 2-to-1 favorites . i mean , we could always make it interesting , you know ? yeah , yeah , sure . put me down for 10 grand . me , too . nothing like betting against yourselves . [ laughter ] victoria : okay , we 're ready to start , guys . time to get back on set . uh , hey , you -- you know we were joking , right ? billy : yeah , i know we 're joking . [ laughs ] billy : no worries . jack : i 'm sure there 's a picture or two of you with mom when you were young around here someplace . ashley : back when i was too young to know the difference ? and she actually looks a little maternal here . jack : hey . it 's not like she was a total monster . ashley : i just do n't care . [ cell phone chimes ] ashley : i mean it . dina does not matter to me anymore . jack : hmm . from gloria . `` turn on gc buzz right away . `` ashley : i do n't want to know . mariah : i 'm mariah copeland sitting in for hilary curtis , who 's away on assignment in los angeles . here 's what 's buzzing , gc . dina mergeron , a renowned figure in the international business community , is here in studio today to make a stunning announcement . hilary : do not say it . howard : say what ? oh , you mean `` i told you so `` ? is that what you 're referring to , or ... ? hilary : damn it . i was so close . howard : you were n't . you just wanted to believe it . hilary : look . this is my chance . take this , take this . howard : whoa , wait . hilary : [ sighs ] [ clears throat ] ms. chen ? julie : oh , um , i did n't realize anyone was still on the set . hilary : we waited for you . um , we met earlier at the hotel . julie : yes . you have that syndicated show . hilary : `` the hilary hour . `` yes . and this is my producer , howard green . howard : so good to meet you . julie : nice to meet you . hilary : i want to thank you again for inviting us to the show . it really was an incredible experience for me . julie : good . howard : man , you and the gals at the table , i mean , there 's nothing you wo n't say . hilary : [ chuckles ] julie : well , that 's actually kind of the point . good luck with your show , and nice meeting you both . hilary : uh , wait . i was hoping that we could discuss an interview ? julie : oh , i 'm sorry , hilary . i probably did n't make myself clear earlier , but i 'm very busy . i have to prep for tomorrow 's show . hilary : you know how hard it is to make it in this business , to be taken seriously . i mean , you were an intern who worked insane hours at the morning news . you did time scrambling for stories as an assignment reporter in dayton and new york , and you faced head - on challenges for being diverse and a female . and those challenges , instead of daunting you , they empowered you to do things that i can only imagine . ms. chen , i 'm just asking you if you can give us even 10 minutes . julie : i am sorry -- hilary : eight minutes . julie : five . hilary : five . victoria : [ sighs ] billy : there they are , boys . lit the lamp . fantastic work . thank you . victoria : we can not thank you enough . billy : great job . lily : so , i have some bad news . riley has a girlfriend . i 'm sorry . juliet : story of my life . i 'm always attracted to unavailable men . lily : [ chuckles ] hey . cane : come here . oh , baby . juliet : thanks anyway , lily . lily : yeah , sure . cane : hey , you were spectacular . lily : thank you . i want to go out right away and celebrate . cane : i would love to , but i ca n't celebrate now . it 's gon na have to wait . lily : why ? cane : well , i got to find jesse and get the behind - the - scenes footage cut and approved by the league before we can post it , okay ? lily : okay . edit fast . cane : okay , honey . jordan : what 's with the sad face ? you were phenomenal . lily : thank you . uh , my husband ca n't go out and play , so ... jordan : sorry to hear that . lily : it 's all right . victoria : [ sighs ] listen , you two . thank you so much for your amazing work . and to you , billy . billy : what 'd i do ? victoria : well , i mean , you came up with the idea , and you pulled it all together . billy : no , i got to be honest . this was a team effort . i 'm really impressed . lily : yeah , and it was so much fun , too . i 'll see you guys later . victoria : okay , bye - bye . jordan : see ya . victoria : well , after all of this hard work , i think that we deserve a drink or two . billy : yeah , no , i would love to , but honestly , it 's been a long day . i 'm kind of wrecked . victoria : i know , but maybe if you can visualize all the millions of dollars that this is gon na bring to brash & sassy , maybe your adrenaline will kick in . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : see ? i think it 's working already . billy : okay . uh , let me go back to my room , freshen up a little bit . victoria : yeah , sure . i mean , if we 're going back to the hotel , then i can just meet you at the rooftop bar . billy : okay . phyllis : thank you . hilary : now , you 've talked about all of the times in your career where you heard `` no . `` `` no , you will never get paid what you deserve . `` julie : yep . hilary : `` no , you will never get ahead . no , you will never get a national news job . `` obviously you did n't listen to any of them , so what motivated you to keep going ? julie : oddly enough , being told no is what motivated me . the more i was told `` you 'll never make it , `` the more i wanted to prove them wrong . i was like , `` i 'll show you , `` and i worked that much harder because of it . hilary : now , as for your role on `` the talk , `` how would you say that that has evolved over the years ? julie : seven years ago , i saw myself just as the news lady who was the moderator . i was not going to give my opinion on any of the topics because i came from news . and in news , you 're taught you 're not supposed to give your opinion . but they wore me down , and ... hilary : i 'm sure they did . julie : and i realized , `` you know what ? i need to be one of the girls at the table . `` so slowly i learned how to give my opinion while delivering the headlines . i mean , with this group , you ca n't miss . i just forgot the cameras were there . hilary : now , it looks like you and your co - hosts are always having a blast . julie : we are . we really are . we love our jobs . we love each other . hilary : well , i actually have a co - host of my own . well , she 's a little more of a sidekick . and let 's just say that sometimes she can be a little difficult . so , when the red light on the camera turns off here at `` the talk , `` is that when the claws come out ? rawr ! [ chuckles ] julie : i 'm so sorry to disappoint you . we get asked that question all the time . hilary : yeah . julie : but what you see happen on camera is how we are with each other off camera . we go out to dinner . we are actually really good friends in real life . hilary : wow . that 's impressive . julie : do n't get me wrong . i mean , there are times we do n't see eye to eye on a certain topic or how we should do things on the show . but we always want to build each other up . as women , we feel like we really owe it to each other to do that . we do n't want to tear each other down . that chemistry you see on camera , you ca n't fake that . that is real . hilary : yeah , real . well , i do try to keep it real with my co - host . sometimes it can get a little too real , if you know what i mean . julie : well , let me give you some advice . you referred to her earlier as your sidekick . hilary : yeah . julie : maybe if you made this sidekick more of a co - host and included her in the process , i bet you would n't have a problem with her anymore . hilary : well , you hear that , mariah ? i guess there might be hope for us yet . mariah : today , right here in gc buzz , we have an exclusive breaking news story . local buzzers , of course , will no doubt be familiar with devon hamilton , former owner of gc buzz . he has moved on to bigger and better things , starting a company with his father , neil winters . this new corporation , hamilton - winters , has big plans to be a major force in the business world . devon ? devon : yes , i am extremely fortunate to be here today with the brilliant dina mergeron . her huge conglomerate has stood the test of time . it still stands on the cutting edge of many new groundbreaking technologies . and dina has maintained both her company 's structure and growth , which is no easy task . ashley : what is she up to ? devon : we have some very exciting news to share . jack : nothing more than a very shrewd business move on devon 's part . devon : hamilton - winters is honored to announce the first acquisition for our new corporation , as we are now the proud owners of mergeron enterprises . mariah : many of our viewers are no doubt familiar with mergeron enterprises , but most would be surprised to find out that they have dabbled in everything from ship building to microchips to music streaming , a wide and varied portfolio . would n't you agree , dina ? dina : oh , absolutely . we 're so proud of what we do and our broad scope . mariah : why would you agree to sell this amazing life 's work of your late husband ? dina : well , when you run a company like mine , dear , at some point you become conscious of your legacy . mariah : for your generations of customers ? dina : well , in part . but essentially , my motivation in the changes that i 've been making is quite simple . it 's family . hilary : ms. chen , i can not thank you enough for helping out our up - and - coming little show . julie : please . hilary : oh ! julie : you are quite the determined young lady . hilary : i think i kind of have to be . i have some big goals and ambitions . julie : you have a very bright future in this business , hilary . hilary : coming from you , wow , i do n't even know what to say . julie : i 'm speaking from experience . you have what it takes . let me know when this airs , because i would love to watch it . howard : thank you . [ gasps ] hilary : did you hear what she just said ? howard : you scored high with the lady . my hat 's off to you . hilary : i told you not to doubt me . howard : i 'll know better next time . come on , let 's get you back to the hotel and see what we got here . hilary : no , we have one more thing . get your camera out . howard : oh . hilary : [ sighs deeply ] welcome to `` the hilary hour . `` mariah : why choose hamilton - winters ? dina : well , they offered me a lot of money . [ laughter ] dina : and the fact that my dear departed friend katherine chancellor just happened to be this bright young man 's grandmother . devon : and i know she 's smiling down on us right now . dina : oh , yes . i 'm most certain that she is . katherine was a remarkable woman , and so fortunate to find you even late in her life . so , you see , mariah , anything is possible . you can correct the mistakes that you 've made and re- establish a relationship with family . it 's never too late . ashley : [ applauds ] well done , dina . put me down for 10 grand . me , too . cane : okay , cut it right there . that 's where it ends . jesse : are you sure ? that 's gon na sound a lot different out of context . cane : well , that is exactly what i need . good . billy : phyllis ? phyllis , listen . it 's really not my fault , but i just -- i need to , uh ... phyllis ? [ next_on ] nick : you want me to spy on my girlfriend and report back to you . victor : that 's right . hilary : let 's see what the man himself has to say . billy : vegas has the blue blades 2-to-1 favorites . you know , you could always make it interesting . yeah , put me down for 10 grand . | hilary sees her journalistic idol julie chen and persuades her to give a five minute interview for the hilary hour . julie advises hilary to treat her sidekick more like a co- host and she wo nt have problems with her anymore . phyllis tells hilary that jack and victoria both know that she and billy are back together but she still does n't want victoria to know she came to hollywood to surprise billy . the commercial shoot goes perfectly and the brash and sassy team could n't be happier about how the shoot turned out . juliet reminds the team that the hockey league wants to see all behind the scenes footage shot before it goes up on the website . billy makes small talk with the two hockey players that were in the commercial and they joke about making a bet on the team for the upcoming game . jack and ashley argue about dina because ashley thinks dina has a hidden agenda and jack thinks they should give dina a second chance . devon and neil announce on the hilary hour that they have bought dina 's company . mariah asks dina why she sold her company and she responds that she wants to spend more time with her family . |
[ previously_on ] victoria : i told you i want to take things slow . billy : i want to be a family . victoria : i 'm not saying no . rey : all i can think about is the baby . which is why we are gon na take a paternity test . nick : well , since sage and adam are gone , i 'm the only living parent that -- that christian has . brittany : and both sage and adam were aware of christian 's paternity . nick : yes , and they both chose to allow me to raise christian as my own . adam : so this is newman enterprises . pretty impressive . victor : any of this seem familiar to you ? adam : i do n't ever remember being here . [ cellphone chiming ] [ knocks on door ] victor : adam , this is your father . may i come in ? well , i knew you 'd be up ! adam : why are you here ? is something wrong ? victor : oh , no , no . on the contrary . victoria : oh ! i 'm sorry . i never even gave you my order . billy : i had to wing it . you tell me if it 's okay . victoria : mmm ! wow . all of this , and you can even read minds -- amazing . billy : one mind , and only 17 % of the time . victoria : well , my mind is a bit jumbled at the moment . billy : adam ? victoria : seeing him again , alive ... you know , it 's just a lot to process . i imagine you feel the same way . billy : i 'm worried about you . but , yes , knowing that he 's back in town and having to see his face is a lot , especially without a warning . victoria : my life ca n't come to a standstill because of that . billy : mm . victoria : which , it occurs to me that we have some unfinished business . billy : we do ? victoria : yes , we do . you proposed to me . do you remember ? and , um , i was thinking that we should talk about that . sharon : is that ... ? rey : test results . mia 's baby . telling us who the father is . sharon : what does it say ? rey : i have n't opened it yet . thought we should do that together . adam : so , what 's this about ? victor : let 's give this a moment . first of all , how do you feel ? i mean , yesterday was a very stressful day , was n't it ? adam : meeting victoria and that billy guy -- talking about walking into a buzzsaw . victor : yeah . adam : maybe if someone had clued me in that i was the one that was driving the car that struck his daughter . victor : so you did n't remember ? adam : [ sighs ] god no . which does n't make it any easier to deal with . [ sighs ] and instead of coming forward when i realized what i had done , that i was responsible for a child 's death , i covered it up . i mean , what kind of person does that ? victor : do n't beat yourself up about that . i mean , someone who fears that people do n't see it his way , you know ? or someone who might think he 's gon na go to prison because of people 's preconceived notions . adam : okay , well , thanks for taking me off the hook . not that it helps . i mean , this whole trip , not what i expected . i was stupid to thank that random meetings with people i supposedly knew here would trigger my memory . victor : well , wait a minute . not just a random meeting . i mean , these are not just people , this is your family . adam : from where i sit , they 're all strangers -- not that they see me that way . everybody seems to have very intense feelings as far as i 'm concerned , and that 's putting it nicely . victor : i just have the feeling that once the memory comes back , the pressure will ease . adam : you guarantee that , do you ? must be nice to have that much power . victor : adam , this is going to be a long process . you have to be patient . adam : still have n't said why you came by . victor : i have something that might spark your memory . adam : [ sighs ] additional sponsorship sharon : whether you 're the father or arturo is , it 's going to be life- changing . either way , we are going to be fine . we 're going to make things work . i promise you . rey : [ sighs deeply ] mia : [ clears throat ] it 's all i wanted . rey : it 's arturo sharon : [ sighs ] are you okay ? rey : [ laughs ] this -- yeah , this really is the most ideal outcome , especially when it comes to you and me . it 's much cleaner than the alternative . sharon : well , that 's one side of it , but ... i look at you , and there 's so much going on inside . i know that there was a part of you that was hoping that you 'd finally become a father . rey : yeah . sharon : it 's something that you 've always wanted , a child of your own . rey : i 'm not -- i 'm not thinking about that now . this is , uh ... this is better for the baby , and that 's the most important thing . right ? sharon : right . rey : yeah . and -- and if it were mia and me , our history would just .. make things difficult . so much ... regret and hurt , betrayal on both sides . i mean ... this is -- this is for the best , all around . sharon : all that may be true , and , you know , you 'd still be entitled to feel let down , and you can admit that , it 's okay . and not just to me . to yourself . rey : yeah . mia : rey must be relieved . there goes the last thread that could ever connect us . arturo : are you sure this is the result you wanted ? mia : we were together first . we were young , immature . it did n't last . we did n't know what we wanted out of life . we came back together not once , but twice . because things between us were n't finished . it 's always been hard for us , but this ... having a child , creating a new life together ... there 's a reason things worked out this way . i believe that with all my heart , arturo . this is how things were meant to be . billy : all of that mind - reading skill , just straight out the window , splat , on the floor . victoria : look , if you would like to table this for a different time , that 's fine with me . billy : no , no , i would love to talk about it , especially if your answer is yes . victoria : my answer is very complicated , and yet , it 's as simple as it gets . billy : if you 're trying to torment me with riddle , it 's working . victoria : no . [ sighs ] i would never do that to you because i love you , billy abbott , with all of my heart and soul . billy : back at you , beautiful girl victoria : which ... is why i think we should n't get married . billy : okay , so you 're saying ... you 're saying no after that lead - up ? that 's not cool . victoria : i told you , my answer is complicated and simple . i am saying no . but i am also saying yes . billy : so you want to be together , but you do n't want to be married . victoria : i want to be together , but i do n't want to put a label on it . because labels come with all these rules and expectations , and i do n't want that . i just want you . nick : so , adam 's outside ? victor : yeah , waiting in the car . i just wanted you and i to have a private moment before . nick : you ca n't just show up out of the blue like this , dad . it 's one of the reasons why i left the ranch . victor : son , i did n't show up just out of the blue . i had called you , texted you , had gotten no response . i had intended to set up this meeting . nick : well , i 've been busy . i got a lot on my plate . i was gon na call you back . victor : i do n't think you want this , do you ? you 're keeping at arm 's length , hoping that this whole thing would go away . it wo n't , and it shouldn't . nick : you have no right to force the issue . adam : force what issue ? whatever it is you have arranged here today , please tell me . victor : you 're gon na meet your son . nick : [ sighs ] victoria : we both agreed that we would ease into this nice and slowly , and it worked , i 'm happy . you 're happy . i do n't want anybody else , you 're it for me . billy : we agree on that . victoria : you do n't seem very convinced , billy . billy : i 'm not trying to pressure you , babe , i 'm really not . i 'm just trying to understand why you 're stopping short of making it official . victoria : i -- i just do n't see what it gets us . billy : really ? you do n't ? victoria : look , marriage is no guarantee . you know , look at cane and lily , look at nick and sharon . they never even made it to say their vows , and , heck , i mean , look at us , look at our history . billy : yeah , okay , but ... what about the kids ? johnny and katie . i think they would love the idea of us getting hitched again . victoria : i think our kids would be thrilled if mommy and daddy were in love again , under the same roof without much discussion about it , and the four of us living together as a big , happy family . it would bring happiness and security . that 's all that matters . everything else is just window dressing . billy : yeah . but there 's something about standing up in front of the people that we love , people that support us , in front of the community and saying that we are strong family unit . victoria : i had no idea that i would get this much of a fight out of you . it 's a non - commitment commitment , every red - blooded man 's dream . billy : okay , that 's one way of looking at it . victoria : but ... ? billy : there 's something to be said for the ceremony ... for the `` i do , `` the signing of the document , and , more importantly , this is really trippy . you , of all people , bucking tradition ? you are the most traditional person that i know . which makes me think that you 're working a little bit too hard . victoria : working too hard for what ? billy : okay , what do you want to bet that we try this out , and then in the not - too - distant future you start dropping little hints about wanting to tie the knot again ? victoria : you see ? that 's why this is working . you know me so well . billy : so you think it 's reasonable to expect that maybe someday , one day , you might actually want , you know , the big fabulous wedding ? victoria : i do n't know . you never know . and i 'm not opposed to maybe some sort of a placeholder event to announce to the entire world that you and i are together again . billy : i know you , you just want a party , do n't you ? victoria : you do know me well , do n't you ? adam : christian ? he 's here now ? victor : he lives with nicholas . he was raising him as his son . & adam : [ scoffs ] when you insisted that i take a ride with you , i did n't realize that , uh , this is what you were being so mysterious about . victor : adam . you 're dealing with a hell of a lot , okay ? 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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 . mia : you know what , i 've been thinking a lot about what this news means for me , but i want to know how you 're feeling , what you 're thinking , any ... concerns you might have . arturo : i 'll admit that a part of me was hoping it was rey , you know , that he 'd be the father . but only because he 's always been the adult in the family . [ scoffs ] that sounds bad , but ... i do n't know , rey -- rey just -- he 's better at these things . you know ? like at having ... mia : responsibilities ? arturo : yeah . i used to hate the way that he would boss me around when we were kids . but , deep down , you know , i really did n't mind him taking charge . it allowed me to skate . you know , rey was my out to stay loose , live my life like i wanted . mia : with as few rules as possible . arturo : [ chuckles ] you got it . it 's so messed up , though . i made mistakes . a lot of mistakes . but that 's gon na change today . it is time for me to stand up and be a man . and taking care of that baby , taking care of you , that is my job now . and i want that job . i want to go back to miami where we both have family , and i want to do this right . mia : you 're gon na be a great father . arturo : mm , not at first . i 'm sure that i will screw up plenty . and i have n't had a lot of practice with this whole `` adulting `` thing , but i promise you that i am going to do everything in my power to get there . mia : i 'll help you figure it out . if you 'll do the same for me . arturo : i guess it 's time to , uh , start thinking about names . [ chuckles ] rey : i meant what i said before . i 'm not having second thoughts . this -- this is the right thing . for all of us . i mean , yeah , i get it , there 's -- there 's a part of me that hurts , but i also ca n't stop wondering about mia and arturo , how they 're handling this . sharon : well , i can guarantee their life will never be the same . rey : yeah . that is for sure . we had a big talk yesterday . we said a bunch of things that have gone on way too long without being said . sharon : good things or bad things ? rey : honest things . it 's good that they 're considering going back to miami . there 's a lot of folks on both sides that can pitch in , teach them the ins and outs of being parents . sharon : you worried they 're not up to it ? rey : i mean , are they gon na be challenged ? yeah . [ scoffs ] mia never wanted to be a mother because she was n't interested in giving up her freedom , and ... arturito , he 's , uh ... he 's still a kid in a lot of ways . this means growing up fast . sharon : maybe arturo is ready for something like this . rey : maybe he is . sharon : how would you feel if they stayed ? rey : here ? sharon : mm - hmm . rey : i think it 'd be a mistake . sharon : how come ? rey : a clean break 's the way to go . there is a downside , though . i would miss seeing my little niece or nephew grow up . makes me sad . sharon : well , then you 'll just have to come up with excuses to visit . what mia and arturo did to you is going to hurt probably for some time . but time does help . rey : sharon , i am so appreciative of how supportive you 've been through all of this . but it 's not just about what they did to me . it 's about what i did to them , too . i need to take some blame for the way things went down . adam : nick , i 'm sorry . if i had known what victor was thinking when we left the ranch , i would have told him i wanted no part of it . nick : we both know this was n't your doing . victor : you can question my methods , son , but not the idea . this is very important . nick : to you . victor : of course to me . adam is my son . this is an opportunity now for him to unlock his memory ! adam : you made a unilateral decision without giving him a say . how is that an opportunity ? nick : we have been asking ourselves that for years . victor : now , does this mean you do n't want to meet your son ? adam : it 's the timing . victor : mm . adam : the way you went about it , ambushing nick like this , in his own home . it 's not right . nick : thanks . i appreciate that . victor : nicholas . your brother is going through an extraordinarily difficult time . he needs your empathy , he needs your support . nick : yeah , how about the empathy you 've shown me or my feelings ? i have a pretty big stake in this , too . victor : you say whatever you want . this is for your brother adam . he may reclaim his life after he has met his son . adam : okay , this is nuts . you are -- you are pinning so much hope on this one moment , like i 'm gon na gaze into the kid 's eyes and suddenly have this big epiphany . victor : do you remember when i gave you a lot of family photos back in vegas ? adam : [ sighs ] victor : and you threw away most of them , sharon tells me . but you kept christian 's . which gives me the feeling that he may be the key to unlocking your memory . nick : why did you keep that photo ? adam : i ... honestly could n't say . the boy in the photo looked so innocent , and i was spinning out , struggling to comprehend what victor was telling me . i guess that could be part of it . beyond that , i ca n't describe my feelings . victor : well , maybe now we find out if there was instinct behind it . adam : it 's not our call . it 's nick 's . he gets to decide if we do this today or not . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . nick : hey , bud . i want you to meet someone . victor : hey , my boy . nick : this ... is your uncle adam , my brother . adam : i 'm pleased to meet you , christian . your grandpa told me a lot about you . said you like to watch movies , especially cartoons . have you seen any good ones lately ? well , this is a really nice place . i walked around a little . there 's a big yard out back with swings and a sandbox and everything . do you like to ride horses ? nick : all right , i think , uh , that 's good for today . it 's his nap time . adam : a little tired , huh ? well , uh , i wo n't keep you , then . christian : no . nick : yeah . victor : [ chuckles ] nick : can you say goodbye to grandpa ? victor : come here , my boy . you have a good nap , okay ? you have a good nap . yes . adam : [ sighs ] victor : so ? adam : i 'm sorry . i know you wanted me to have some big reaction , but , um ... i just do n't feel it . victor : none of this felt familiar to you ? adam : no . to me , he was just -- he was just another kid . billy : all great ideas . i do n't know how i 'm gon na choose . a costume gala , that would be super fun . george and martha , adorable . gumby and pokey , do n't even think about it . i got dibs on pokey . i honestly think that we just do it kind of small and we involve the kids . the kids are gon na have a blast in this summer with this . victoria : hold on -- hold on a second , back up , back up . we 're just -- we 're missing a step , and a really important one . billy : fancy versus casual ? victoria : look , i 've made my case about how i feel and what i want going forward , and you have voiced your concerns , and i feel like i 've done my best to address them . billy : you have done a bang - up job . victoria : i just want to make sure that you 're okay with all of this . billy : i 'll take you any way i can get you . victoria : i 'm serious . billy : so am i . victoria : we 're talking , at least for now , about making things permanent , even if we do it in our own way , but you have to be just as on board with this as i am in order for it to work . billy : okay , let me talk this through for a second . no pre - nup , no cheesy bachelor party . i do n't have to get gifts for the groomsmen , i do n't have think about the other million things that go into a wedding like this . babe , i am fine with this . victoria : i do n't know if you 're kidding or not . billy : that 's one of my superpowers , one of many . look , okay , i 'm kind of joking , but not really . i am being serious . guys , we -- we , you know , do the wedding thing because we know it 's important to you , but , at the end of the day , we get what 's at the end of the rainbow , which is all of this , the girl ? that 's all i want . that 's like a dream come true to me , okay ? victoria : okay . so we 're on the same page . billy : same page . victoria : excellent . billy : and maybe one day we can revisit the whole `` window dressing `` idea , but , for right now , all we need is each other . victoria : yeah . rey : i knew mia was lonely , but instead of requesting a different assignment or more time off , i just kept doing the same thing , and i knew that was causing problems , but i kept doing it . i had obligations to my wife , and i did not live up to them . sharon : if you 're saying that you pushed arturo and mia together , that 's not credible . they had a choice . they did n't have to leap into bed together . rey : i need to own my part in this , sharon . i need to acknowledge that i could have been a better husband . back in miami and here , too . after i learned about the affair ... i became more concerned ... with punishing mia than trying to fix things . and when this job opened up here , i just -- i jumped at it . but i was dishonest about my motives . i told mia what a great opportunity it was ... when , really , i should have admitted that i wanted to be separated . and then when she followed me up here , i still was n't truthful . not with her , with you , or myself . i was living a lie . agreeing to work on my marriage when that was ... the last thing that i wanted because my heart was somewhere else . sharon : go on . rey : there 's nothing much else to say , i -- i did n't want a future with mia . [ sighs ] i was n't brave enough to say it . renewing my vows ... pretending things were great when they really weren't ... it was n't fair to her . sharon : maybe it was n't , but there 's no road map for these things . you know , sometimes we need to stumble about and bump into a few things before we figure out where we 're going , but if i can speak honestly ... rey : oh , you -- you better . sharon : how lucky am i that things did n't work out between you and your wife . and i think that mia 's a fool for not seeing what she had in you . though i 'm glad that she did n't , for obvious reasons . victoria : we could have it at the house , with just friends and family , and abby could cater it . billy : that would be lovely . victoria : or we could do something big and splashy at society or on the roof of the club . that would be fun . billy : a pool party . the kids would dig that . victoria : with a jamaican theme ! billy : absolutely . victoria : and a treasure hunt . billy : actually , i think we should spend your father 's money , take the newman jet to jamaica , and have a party . victoria : oh , that 's actually a really cool idea . uh , but maybe we should save the destination part for just us , you know ? billy : post - party vacation . victoria : like a non - honeymoon honeymoon . billy : i like the way you think . victoria : but if we do want to do it up big , we could reach out to devon and ana and have some really top - notch music . billy : you 're really diving into this thing , are n't you ? victoria : i guess i am . billy : the best thing about it , we have n't mentioned adam yet , and we 're talking about inviting family . victoria : well , like i said , i ca n't put my future on hold because he suddenly turns up alive . i have things to do , i 've got plans to make , and i honestly have n't thought about him since the last time you brought him up . billy : all this talk of partying makes me want to celebrate even sooner . victoria : really ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : maybe something a little more intimate ? like for two people . at a lovely hotel suite . just you and me . billy : have i told you how i like the way you think ? victoria : no . tell me again . adam : i woke up wondering if this trip was a colossal mistake , and nothing that happened at nick 's changed that . if anything , i think i scared that poor little kid . and , by the way , thank you for putting me in the middle of your little disagreement with nick . that was super fun for me . victor : well , now , i had no choice , adam . nicholas refused to communicate with me this morning when i was trying to set up this meeting . you 're my priority . adam : all right , i get why nick would do that . victor : mm . adam : along comes someone that could be a real threat . he loves that boy . did you -- did you see how he made a point to introduce me as uncle adam , drawing a line in the sand ? and who can blame him ? i sure can't . nick hates me because i could take his kid . billy hates me because i killed his kid ! i am walking into all of this blind , and you wonder why i 'm stressed . why did you insist on bringing me back here if everybody i meet wants me gone ? victor : adam . do n't give up . you 're adam newman . you 're tough . we do n't give up . it 's in your dna . adam : i 'm not interested in my dna , in my memories , any of it . i wish i never let sharon talk me into making the trip . victor : all right . tell you what i 'll do . i 'll try to find chelsea . she loved you , and she grieved for you . adam : [ sighs ] then where is she ? victor : i do n't know right now , but i 'm trying to find her . adam : that 's it . i am through . i have had it with these vague promises , and i am tired of being manipulated . i do n't like the way that you have handled any of this . victor : what are you saying ? adam : i am going back to vegas . victor : you 're going back to vegas ? you have hardly been here for a day . adam : we 're done . victor : you 'll regret this . adam : the only thing that i 'm gon na regret is missing the next flight west . rey : thank you . sharon : for ... ? rey : for everything . you 've been so supportive throughout all this . sharon : you make it easy . rey : you even got me to admit that i have mixed feelings about the paternity test . i hardly ever open up like that . with anybody . sharon : pretty incredible , huh ? rey : it helped . sharon : i think you are going to be a terrific uncle , and when the time finally comes , you 're going to be an amazing father . rey : thank you for that . sharon : and , in the meantime , i 've been holding back saying this because of all of the complications , but now i think it 's time . faith has been asking to spend more time with you because she knows how much you mean to me . are you interested ? billy : i hope i do n't have to tell you how much i love you , how happy i am that we are back together . i hope proposing to you and just being with you has shown you that . cheers . victoria : why do n't you say it again ? you know , just for kicks . billy : i love you . so much . victoria : i love you . nick : could n't sleep , huh ? no . did your uncle adam make you nervous ? yeah . sorry about that . well , the good news , we got our dinosaurs . rawr ! they always make you feel better . here you go . [ christian growling ] there you go . here , use 'em . set them right there . i 'll be right back . [ gunshot ] adam : [ whimpers , groans ] next week on `` the young and the restless `` ... paul : so adam is clearly the target . nick : any chance you were the one who put that bullet in adam ? rey : so you want to do it ? sharon : move in together ? elena : talking about leaving genoa city made me realize how much i wanted to stay . | the paternity results are in and arturo is the father of mia 's baby so arturo and mia make plans to go back to miami and raise their child together . rey admits to sharon that he is happy and hurt at the same time that he was n't the father of the baby . sharon tells rey that he would be a great father and asks if he wants to spend more time with faith because she has been asking to spend time with him . rey tells sharon he would love that and thanks her for being so supportive . victoria tells billy she does n't want to marry him but she does want him to move back into the house because they do n't need to label their relationship . victoria also wants to have a party to let their friends and family know they are a couple again . victor forces nick to allow adam to meet christian to see if that will jog his memory but nether adam or nick think that is a good idea . nick eventually gives in and bring christian down to meet uncle adam for a short but tense few minutes . adam then goes back to the tack house and tells victor coming to town was a mistake and tells him he is going back to vegas . nick answers a text from chelsea and tells her adam is alive and then he goes back to playing with christian . someone knocks on the tack house door and when adam answers it he is shot in the stomach by a person who is n't seen by the audience .. |
lauren : kevin , please tell me you did n't mean what i think you did . kevin : it 's my only hope . lauren : you want me to help you escape so you can run again ? kevin : will you do it , lauren , please ? lauren : i know you 're scared . and you have been terribly hurt , and you need to heal . you are safe here at the hospital . kevin : i told you , as soon as i 'm up to it , they 're gon na haul me off back to jail . lauren : i know , but its not -- kevin : but nothing , lauren . i do n't need a crystal ball to tell me what i 'm in for if i go back there . lauren : the police will not allow this to happen twice . kevin : the police have nothing to do with it . and the guards ca n't be everywhere at once . lauren : so maybe they should put you in solitary . that way no one would get to you . kevin : oh , that 's great . solitary ? it 'd be even worse . kevin : i ca n't go back there , lauren . i wo n't . the only answer is escape . and the only time i have a chance of pulling it off is while i 'm in here . lauren : no . no . just get that crazy idea out of your head . kevin : please , lauren . besides my brother , you 're my only friend . i 'm begging you . please help me . [ scene_break ] lily : come on , mom . what were you guys talking about ? tell me . neil : lily , it 's probably better if you let your mother and i discuss this without you . lily : discuss what ? does it involve me ? dru : sort of . neil : listen , we really should n't be upsetting her with this , drucilla . lily : it 's about kevin , is n't it ? neil : honey , there 's no reason for you to worry about this , all right ? lily : worry ? why would i worry ? unless ... wait , has he gotten out of jail ? has he hurt someone ? neil : no , no , no , no , no , it 's nothing like that . lily : well , then tell me what it 's like , please . if you do n't , i 'm just gon na imagine all these horrible things . dru : okay , your father has discovered some evidence . lily : what kind of evidence ? what 's she talking about ? neil : i have some information that indicates that kevin had nothing to do with what happened to brittany hodges . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) paul : sorry i did n't call first . michael : no , you 're not . paul : either way , we still have to talk . michael : hold on , paul . i 've been busting my brain trying to put together a defense for my brother . i believe the evidence is wrong . whether it was rigged or a result of bad luck , whatever , it 's gon na be a hard case to disprove , because the police have connected the dots in a way as to point straight to my brother . but i 'll tell you what i do n't need at the moment . i do n't need you tellin ' me what a ... what a sick , twisted pervert the poor kid is . i know how you feel about him . but right now , i 'm focused on proving his innocence . paul : nice speech . now do you mind if i say something ? michael : keep it brief . paul : i am not so sure your brother is guilty . do n't look at me like that . you planted the seeds of doubt . well , they have taken root . michael : since when have facts meant so much to you ? you were ready to string him up on no evidence at all in that little matter of the fire at gina 's . so what 's so different this time ? paul : this time there is evidence . and i 'm willing to see if i can unravel any of it or prove that someone else is responsible . so look , this is what it comes down to , do you want my help or not ? [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) brad : did you forget your keys ag -- what are you doing here ? victor : i 'm here to see abby . ashley : honey , your swimming is coming along so great . you look like a regular little fish out there . abby : i can open my eyes underwater and everything . ashley : ( laughs ) i 'm so proud of you . i love you so much . i 'm so lucky to have you as my little girl , you know that ? abby : i 'm lucky , too , mommy . ashley : come here . john : ( chuckles ) well , now that is a wonderful sight , my two girls out here in the pool on this beautiful evening . abby : the pool is so nice except now ... ashley : oh , no , she 's cold . she 's cold . john : oh , my goodness . ashley : mrs. martinez said she was gon na draw you a nice , hot bath once you finished swimming . so you get inside , okay ? watch your step . do n't run . bye , boo - boo . john : what a happy little girl , huh ? ashley : i know , daddy . she is . she truly is . oh , please , god , let her stay that way . [ scene_break ] sharon : are you okay ? sharon : you better be . ( door opens ) nick : hey . the kids still up at the main house ? sharon : yeah , they 're destroying the kitchen with miguel . the dreaded bake sale . nick : ah , yes . so how 'd it go ? you know , the shrink . sharon : oh , um , ca n't you tell ? my head 's a whole size smaller . ( chuckles ) i 'm glad i went . nick : good . sharon : and , uh , i had a visitor today . your father stopped by . nick : what did he want ? sharon : he wanted to talk about the community service project . nick : well , i hope you told him to get lost . sharon : that was certainly my first reaction , nick . but after that , i had second thoughts . [ scene_break ] jill : you could at least pass the nuts . jack : i did n't ask for company . jill : well , lucky you , you did n't have to . oh , hi , brent . brent : hi , mrs. abbott . what can i get for you this evening ? jill : what could you get me ? oh , i know . one of those spritzers that you make with the pineapple juice and the sparkling water . and could you bring me an appetizer menu , please ? brent : certainly . jill : thank you . oh , good . thanks . jack : well , so much for solitude . jill : oh , lighten up . jack : a pineapple spritzer ? since when are you a teetotaler ? jill : i 'm high on life , jack . jack : oh , give me a break . jill : no , really . you should try it sometime . jack : no , thank you . jill : let me guess . that 's your dinner , is n't it ? well , it 's no wonder you 're in such a lousy mood . when 's the last time you 've eaten ? jack : w - what are you , the nutrition fairy ? jill : see , you can snipe at me all you want . i 'm not gon na let it faze me . jack : why the hell not ? what have you got to be so cheerful about ? [ scene_break ] michael : i have to say , i 'm surprised . paul : what , that i would give kevin a break ? michael : even half a break . so tell me , was it my honest face , my earnest , convincing rhetoric ? what was it that , uh , swayed you into thinking that there might be a crime in genoa city my brother has n't committed ? paul : you know , i really do n't want to hurt your feelings , but it had nothing to do with you . it had to do with bobby marsino and that bartender of his . something did n't smell right . michael : but marsino made a very good case . he said that brittany was a huge draw . why would he want to harm her ? it 's certainly not the best way to get her father off their backs . paul : well , i 've done some checking around , and bobby marsino is , um , associated with a guy by the name of bertolli lewis . michael : bertolli ... i 've seen that name . paul : well , it 's been in all the papers . michael : in a legal journal , perhaps , i 'm not sure . paul : he 's a very shady character . he 's got his fingers in a lot of criminal activities . the authorities have n't been able to put him out of business . michael : so you think that someone from his organization might have electrocuted brittany as a way of warning marsino ? paul : i think it 's possible . maybe even likely . michael : oh , no . that 's it , then . let 's go find this character . that 's it . paul : no , no , no , no , no . hold on a second . michael : it 's a lead . come on . paul : you just ca n't bust in his office spouting accusations , not if we value our lives . [ scene_break ] bobby : come in . bobby : so how long you gon na make me wait ? angelo : wait , for what ? bobby : for an apology . angelo : bobby ... bobby : i want to hear it . i want you to admit to me that you called mr. lewis . did you tell him , `` oh , bobby 's goin ' crazy . he 's turning the place into a cabaret . you got ta get down here and straighten him out `` ? so he comes down here with a couple goons lookin ' to tear me apart . now where do you get off , huh , ange ? i want to know where the hell you get off . angelo : hey , i told you before , this club , it 's my life . bobby : fine , then you come to me . angelo : yeah , you know , but i ca n't , bobby . you tell me to shut up . i 'm only 10 % of this place . you 're the boss . you make the decisions . i mean , that 's all i get from you . bobby : so you go cryin ' to mr. lewis like some little girl ? let me tell you somethin ' , ange , it did n't work . i told mr. lewis all of my plans . i told him it 'd be a step up , good , clean money all the way around . and you know what he told me ? he said okay . that 's right . i got his okay . so all you did was waste your time rattin ' me out . and you know what else you did ? you put our friendship on the line . now you owe me . you owe me big for that stuff that you just pulled and for me not throwin ' you the hell outta here right now . so i want a good , straight answer outta you . the other day when the private detective and the lawyer came down here ... now they seem like fairly intelligent people , and they seem to think that kevin fisher was n't the one that tried to get rid of brittany . they think it was an inside job . what do you know about it ? ange , do n't lie to me . [ scene_break ] lily : but the police have already arrested kevin . neil : i 'm well aware of that , lily . lily : well , then how can you think he 's innocent ? dru : um , your father hired a private detective to follow kevin around . lily : why ? neil : because i was trying to get some kind of proof that he was a predator , that other girls like you might be in danger . dru : your dad wants kevin fisher put away , honey . and he was just tryin ' to help push things along . he actually thought that the police were a dead end . neil : and unfortunately , the plan backfired . dru : it sure did . the evidence proves that kevin fisher was not at the scene of the crime where brittany was hurt . lily : well , maybe this evidence is wrong . maybe that detective you hired made some mistake . neil : no , no , lily . there was no mistake . dru : kevin fisher did terrible things . lily : yeah . he almost burned colleen alive ! neil : okay , ladies , the point is kevin apparently did not commit the crime that he 's been arrested for . dru : and we 're the only ones who know that , honey . neil : and i do n't see how we can withhold this kind of information . dru : okay , your father thinks that we should turn the information over to the authorities . lily : what about you , mom ? what do you think ? dru : honey , i think that kevin should stay behind bars , proof or no proof . he has to be punished for the crimes that he committed . neil : but can we really keep silent , knowing that this evidence might set that young man free ? this is exactly what your mother and i were arguing about . hate when people come to me and ask me to anglicans will allow it . they 're thinking all my friends . [ scene_break ] lauren : you know , what you 're suggesting is -- is madness . kevin : i 'm desperate . lauren : you know , even if i did help you , you would never make it . kevin : sure i would . lauren : there 's a police officer outside your door . kevin : he has to take breaks , does n't he ? lauren : yeah , and probably someone else covers for him when he does . kevin : we do n't know that . lauren : you know , just -- just say you slip by this cop . with the hospital security , you would never make it to the front door . kevin : you could create a diversion . that 'd work . lauren : where would you go ? kevin : i do n't know . i have n't thought out all the details yet . lauren : you know what ? you just ... you have to forget about this . kevin : i ca n't . lauren : you have to . you can not make things worse for yourself . kevin : things ca n't get worse , lauren . lauren : oh , that is not true . kevin : it is true . innocent until proven guilty , it 's a load of crap . weber and half the city have already convicted me . lauren : but that 's why they have trials and juries . kevin : come on . you really think i can get a fair trial ? lauren : yes , i do . kevin : lauren , you 're being naive . lauren : your brother is one of the finest attorneys around . kevin : you 're not hearing me . i ca n't spend another night in that cell . i 'd rather be dead . lauren : you do n't mean that . kevin : better they shoot me running away than put me in a cage for god knows how long . lauren : you ca n't be serious . kevin : i 've never been more serious . i have to escape ... even if it means i die trying . [ scene_break ] sharon : victor was just trying to explain his position . nick : no , he was trying to sneak around behind my back . sharon : it did n't feel like that . nick : i 'll tell you what it feels like to me . it feels like an attack . you know , i turn down his absurd proposal that i work with him on his community service . does he take no for an answer ? no . he goes to my wife . sharon , it is insulting . sharon : why , because we talked ? nick : baby he 's using you . he ca n't get his way , so now he 's manipulating you into pressuring me . its classic victor newman . it drives me crazy . sharon : well , i can see that . nick : i mean , he 's twisting your arm , trying to get you on his side . sharon : honey , i 'm not on anyone 's side except yours . and i 'm just thinking about what 's gon na be best for you in the long run . nick : this is just another example of him keeping me in my place , showing me he still has some power over me . sharon : i do n't think so . i do n't think that 's how it is . will you just hear me out , okay ? [ scene_break ] brad : you ca n't be serious . victor : i 'm very serious , bradley . brad : abby 's not here . victor : you sure ? brad : you think i 'm lying to you ? victor : if you do n't mind , i prefer not to discuss this in the doorway . brad : come in . brad : feel free to search the premises , victor , if ill make you feel better . victor : brad , why do n't we drop the hostility , all right ? let 's do what 's best for abby . brad : oh , that 's easy for you to say . but i wonder how you would feel if it was your daughter , and i was the one intruding in her life . john : you know , watching little abby brings back so many memories . ashley : does it ? john : mm - hmm . it takes me back to the time when you were a happy little girl . ashley : yeah , life is so simple at that age , is n't it ? at least it should be . john : then you get older and things inevitably become more complicated . even the closest relationships , the closest families , nobody seems immune . now i am worried , my beauty . ashley : about what ? john : you and jack and what 's happening between the two of you . honey , all this animosity , it 's not good for you or for the company , and it has to stop . now i am counting on you to make the first move . [ scene_break ] jill : i know what your trouble is . you 're jealous of my serenity . jack : is that what we 're calling it these days , serenity ? jill : split something with me . jack : what ? jill : they make a great artichoke dip here . well , come on . i 've had a long day , i have n't had any dinner , and i do n't want to go home yet . would it kill you to humor me and share a bite to eat with me , just as if we were friends a long time ago ? jack : if you do n't mind , jill , i 'd just as soon sit here in peace . jill : why are you pushing me away so hard ? jack : it 's not you . i 'm not thrilled with the way my life is going these days . jill : gee , you coulda fooled me . jack : oh , you know what ? jill : i 'm sorry , i 'm sorry , i 'm sorry . sit down . jill : i apologize for being so flip . i realize that you 're in a pretty bad place these days , what with the divorce and all . jack : oh , that 's just part of it . jill : well , i 'm sure it 's a major part of it . jack : i am swimming in a sea of bad karma , and everywhere i look there are troubles . jill : answer me something . these troubles , did you create each and everyone of them ? jack : what 's your point ? jill : my point is that you 're being really hard on yourself . i mean , look at you . is this the smilin ' jack abbott version of sackcloth and ashes ? jack : yeah , well ... jill : well , you know what ? you 're entitled to it . go ahead , wallow . everybody 's got ta wallow once in awhile . just do n't let it go on too long , jack . you know what ? i think things are appearing so bleak to you right now when they really are n't that bleak , 'cause you 're healthy , you 're good- lookin ' , you 're rich . jack : if it 's all the same to you , i 'd rather not sit here and count my blessings . jill : okay , okay . wallow it is . brent , could you bring me an order of that artichoke dip with two plates , please , and another one of these ? jack , i 'm buying . bring him another one , too . brent : right away . jill : thank you , brent . now are n't you feeling better already ? jack : why , because you 're buying ? jill : no , because you 've gotten a little something off your chest , and you 're about to put something in your stomach . jack : well , that takes care of two parts of my body . you any good with the rest of it ? jill : well , i 'd say that 's negotiable , would n't you ? [ scene_break ] michael : how stupid do i look ? i 'm not gon na confront this lewis character in person . i 'm gon na find his soft spot first . paul : oh , no . and how are you gon na do that ? michael : i 'm gon na dig . i 'm gon na dig till i find something . paul : like that has n't been tried before ? michael : not by me , williams . look , i 've been racking my brain trying to figure out a way to keep my brother outta jail . yeah , i 'm working on his defense , but if he has to spend three more weeks in a cooler before the trial 's even started , there 's not gon na be anything left to defend ! now look , i believed bobby marsino when he said he did not hook that pole to the main . and angelo ... i do n't know where he fits in , but he 's not talkin ' . this big man lewis , though , if it was him or anyone who works directly for him , he is mine . paul : why do n't you let me look into this ? michael : we 're running out of time . my brother 's survival 's at stake . paul : look , you do what you do best in case your brother has to stand trial , and let me see if i can find out who the real culprit is , so maybe , just maybe , he does n't have to . michael : thanks . [ scene_break ] angelo : bobby , i already told you we were gon na have a little talk with freddie the banker that night . but i do n't hurt women . bobby : yeah , i heard that before . angelo : i do n't , bobby . i mean , you 've known me ... we ... you 've know me , right , since we were kids . have i ever ? look , i think you need to forget about all this . you know , they got a guy in jail for this . you let them run their case in front of a jury , whatever . look , you got mr. lewis to let you turn this place into a cabaret . now , i mean ... you know what i say ? i say we got a lot of work ahead of us . bobby : so now you 're okay with it ? angelo : hey , i had my say . i got voted down . i 'm not gon na carry a grudge . let 's just make this place the best damn cabaret in the state . you know , come to think of it , we 're gon na need a whole new sound system , too . bobby : ange , i wan na know . angelo : hey , bobby , lighten up , okay ? do n't you think i 'd tell you if i knew who fried your girlfriend ? [ scene_break ] lily : what is there to argue about ? kevin is in jail where he belongs . we can all breathe easier . neil : hey , sweetheart , listen to me . believe it or not , withholding information such as this is against the law . lily : look , dad , after what that creep did to me -- dru : oh , honey , it kills me every time you start talking about this . please , do n't -- lily : well , then do n't say anything ! he needs to be punished . dru : okay , okay . neil : lily , it goes way , way beyond that . it 's wrong . it 's morally wrong . lily : i do n't know how you can even think about going to the police . neil : because if we do n't , it 's called obstruction of justice . dru : honey , who cares if he did n't commit this particular crime , okay ? at least he 'll have to pay for all the other crimes he 's committed . lily : are you sure that no one else knows about this information you have ? neil : yes . dru : we are a family , okay ? and whatever we say here should stay here . as for kevin fisher , that boy needs to suffer . now , sweetie , we can put all of this pain and suffering that he has caused you behind you so we all can get on with our lives . lauren : kevin , stop it . i ca n't stand to hear you talk like this . kevin : then do n't say no . lauren : do you understand what you 're asking me ? kevin : if you 're worried about getting in trouble -- lauren : no , that 's not what worries me . kevin : then what does ? lauren : it 's too dangerous . kevin : and going back to jail is n't ? do i look like i handled it well in there ? lauren : i care about you . and i can not bear the thought of you being killed . kevin : at least if i escape , i have a chance . if i go back to jail , i have zip . lauren : let me just ... let me think about this , okay ? and you get some rest . and do n't do anything stupid , okay ? will you at least promise that ? guard : here you go , ma'am . lauren : thank you . [ scene_break ] victor : bradley , i do n't intend to take your daughter from you , all right ? is that too hard for you to believe or what ? brad : you 're damn right it is . victor : why ? because i 'm determined to have a relationship with her ? she is my daughter . brad : only biologically , victor . victor : is there any way you and i can settle this amicably ? where is abby ? brad : out with her mother . victor : and that 's all you 're going to say ? brad : ash wanted some time with her daughter . victor : and i would like to get to know my daughter a little bit more . brad : and i still feel it 's too soon . we need to hold off on this getting - to- know - you plan until it 's more realistic . victor : and when , pray tell , would you think that is ? brad : a few years , when abby 's a little bit older , better able to understand . victor : let me make something clear to you . i have no intention of apprising her of the sordid details of this whole situation . in fact , i 'd rather she did n't know anything about it . but i do want her to know that i acknowledge her , and i do intend to play a role in her life . brad : no , newman , you want to be a father to her . whether you admit it or not , that 's what you want . victor : let me give you warning , bradley . do n't isolate abby from me . i 'm about to start community service . before i do , i would like to have my first visit with her . brad : i 'll mention your request to ash . victor : it is not a request , but do mention it to your wife . you have a nice evening . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] ashley : dad , unfortunately my brother and i are on completely different wavelengths . john : well , ashley , that 's precisely what concerns me . ashley : it 's not as simple as you telling me i need to make the first move . we 're in such fundamentally different places . john : no , it 's about bringing some cohesiveness back to the family and to our business . now it starts with the two of you . i mean , you can hardly work together anymore . ashley : are you blaming me for that ? john : i am not blaming anybody . this is about what we can do to get past it . ashley : well , frankly , the way things are going , there 's not gon na be anything to get past . i mean , jack is so locked up with this hatred of victor . john : honey , i know all that . ashley : and you know what ? you 've read the same financial reports i have . i do n't know how we 're gon na keep the company afloat for more than six months without a major infusion of capital . john : you know , on your brother 's behalf , much of that problem is because of victor . ashley : maybe , maybe not . perhaps our expectations for tuvia have been unrealistic . one thing i do know for sure , we 're gon na have a heck of a time going into court and proving that our losses were all due to victor 's bribery . i 've spoken to our attorneys , dad . john : so have i . ashley : and that 's assuming that our company is alive enough to go into court and fight for this multimillion dollar damage claim that jack wants to make , not to mention the months or years it could take for us to see anything from the court , if we ever do . all that money 's not gon na mean much if we have to file for bankruptcy . john : all right , now victor has asked us to make an offer . what do you think he 'd be willing to settle for ? ashley : well , he said 10 million . john : please , please , that is n't acceptable . ashley : i know , but we 're not calling the shots , not anymore . john : look , i 've been studying very carefully our cash outflows and upcoming projections . now i believe that we can get over the hump with $ 25 million . now if we approach him , do you think he would agree to that ? ashley : $ 25 mil ? it 's possible . john : well , you certainly do n't sound very convinced . ashley : i hate the thought of going to victor for anything right now , dad . john : ashley , we all do . ashley : there 's something else . john : what is that ? ashley : it does n't matter how desperately we need the money . jack will never go for a move like that . i honestly think he 'd rather drive the company into the ground than go hat in hand to victor for anything . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , i love this stuff . it 's full of fat , but once in awhile you have to do some -- why are you looking at me like that ? jack : like what ? jill : like you 're hungry for something besides mashed - up artichokes . jack : i 'm just trying to remember when the last time was that you propositioned me . jill : oh , really ? is that what i just did ? jack : oh , now she 's gon na be coy . jill : i 'm not being coy . i only said that this -- jack : i know what you said . jill : i think you need a diversion . god knows i need one . i go home every single night , and i wrangle with katherine over her drinking . you 're not the only one with problems , you know . jack : i guess i 'm just not sure what you meant by `` diversion . `` jill : strictly fun and games . jack : well , that covers a lot of ground . jill : it sure does , does n't it ? jack : friendly game of pinochle ? jill : god , you are in a bad way . jack : just trying to get a lay of the land . jill : perfect choice of words . jack : then i was right . you were . you were trying to come on to me . jill : no , i was n't , not in the way you mean . i 've got to teach you something . when a woman propositions a man , he knows it , okay ? you are still not sure what i meant . jack : you have n't lost your touch , have you ? jill : have you lost yours ? jack : one way to find out . jill : is the heater on ? jack : oh , for the pool here . uh , yeah , why ? jill : why do you think ? jack : you want to go for a swim , jill ? jill : it 's a lovely night for it . jack : did you bring your suit ? jill : do i need one ? jack : well , let the games begin . jill : check , please . [ scene_break ] sharon : i wish you did n't feel like you always had to take such a hard line against your dad . what he wants more than anything -- nick : is to put me down . sharon : no . is to repair your relationship . victor had tears in his eyes when he was talking about it . it was not an act . he seemed so sincere . nick : victor newman always seems sincere when it 's about getting his way . sharon : he wants to try to rebuild some trust between the two of you . nick : no , sharon , he wants to make me serve out his sentence with him . it 's not exactly subtle . sharon : well , if it does n't work out , you can quit , and then you can run the coffeehouses . but if it does work out , then this could be a real family again , and victor would rebuild the confidence to rename you his heir apparent . that 's what he wants . nick : oh , yeah , wonderful things will happen . sharon : well , they might , nick . nick : in a dream world . sharon : it 's worth a shot , do n't you think ? nick : look , babe , you believe in miracles . that 's one of the beautiful things about you . speaking of miracles , what do you make of cameron kirsten coming back ? sharon : me ? i do n't make anything of it , nick . why ? nick : he has an agenda . there 's something in his sights or someone . sharon : any idea what , who ? nick : i do n't know . it could be you . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) michael : what ? what happened ? kevin 's okay ? lauren : nothing happened , and , no , he 's not okay . michael : well , i 've been working on the case . the evidence is , well , it 's strong , but it 's not unassailable , not by any means . it 's one of those cases where what the jury thinks is important , you know , what they believe , what they do n't believe . lauren : when are you going to trial ? michael : three weeks . lauren : i know he is healing very fast . they want him out of the hospital soon . michael : i know . lauren : and back to jail . michael : i know . believe me , i 'm doing everything i can . and so is paul , by the way . he 's decided to put on a white hat for the time being , join the good guys . lauren : paul was always one of the good guys . michael : yeah , well , let 's not debate that right now . lauren : let 's not , because if y think that your brother is gon na last three weeks in jail , michael , he wo n't . michael : what do you suggest ? what do you suggest ? i just ca n't reach into my back pocket and pull out someone else 's confession ! michael : i 'm sorry . lauren : it 's okay . i 'm worried about him , too . he came up with a solution . it 's not a very good one . michael : well , go ahead . tell me . i 'll listen to anything at this point . if i do n't find a way to keep him out of jail , my brother 's a dead man anyways . [ scene_break ] neil : drucilla , what are we teaching our daughter here ? that it 's okay to break the law as long as it 's for a good reason ? dru : of course not , neil , but this is -- neil : what , is it different ? i really do n't think it 's different . dru : yeah , yeah , these are different circumstances here . they 're extreme . otherwise , i would n't be pushing like this . neil : wow , you know , if everyone thought like you do , the legal system would be in total chaos . honey , i think i need to go to the police and tell them what i know . in spite of our anger at kevin , it 's the right thing to do . do n't you understand that ? lily : yeah , but why do we have to do the right thing ? kevin did n't . neil : so because kevin did bad things , we should , too ? dru : neil , would you leave her alone ? neil : wait , no , hold on . she 's the child . we 're the adults here . we have to set an example by telling the truth . dru : oh , yeah , this is real adult , letting that monster roam the streets . lily : dad , you can not do this to me , not while i 'm finally able to have a normal life again ! neil : all right , i 'm gon na have to put my foot down . i 'm your father -- lily : no , do you know how i 'll feel if you 're responsible for setting kevin free ? go ahead , do it , but do n't expect me to ever be able to forgive you ! neil : hey , now wait a minute . come ... [ next_on ] sharon : i wanted nothing to do with cameron kirsten . i ca n't stand the man ! nick : did this guy ever hit on you ? [ scene_break ] dru : if you do this to lily , she wo n't be the only person who will never forgive you . | kevin asks lauren to help him escape the hospital so he can run again . dru and neil tell lily that kevin had nothing to do with brittany 's accident . paul tells michael that lewis , bobby 's backer , could have hurt brittany and plan to dig info on him and use that for kevins defense . victor goes to visit abby and brad tells him that she 's not there . ashley and john talk about abbey and then they talk about jack . john wants ashley to make the first move to alleviate the animosity between them for personal and business reasons . sharon tells a scowled - faced nick that victor stopped by earlier to talk about the community project . nick is upset at his father for approaching his wife and sharon tries to calm him down . jack commiserates with jill and they flirt . jill suggests they go for a swim , sans swimsuits . bobby demands an apology from angelo for ratting him out to lewis and tells angelo that he owes him . bobby asks angelo what he knows about brittany 's accident and angelo plays innocent . kevin 's determined to run , even if he dies trying , much to laurens chagrin . lauren tells him she cares about him and will think about helping him . lily thinks kevin should be punished and wants to withhold the evidence . |
nick : is this some kind of joke ? victoria : dad , do you mean this ? nikki : oh , guys , i am so sorry . no , no , no , no , no , miguel drove me . it 's all right . victor : thank you . there , my darling . nikki : did i miss anything ? victor : you did n't miss anything at all . nick : dad just shocked the hell out of us . nikki : what ? victor : i 've decided to stop all the discord in our family . therefore , i 've concluded that it 's best to appoint bradley to the vacant seat on the board of directors of newman enterprises . [ scene_break ] jack : well , thank you , mr. waterston , i appreciate your support . i 'll speak to you soon , thanks . ( knock on door ) jack : come in . jill : how 's it going , jack ? jack : what do you care ? jill : i do . i 'm worried about you . jack : well , do n't worry about me . i 'm just fine . jill : you were n't fine earlier . jack : well , that was before i talked to a few chancellor board members . jill : really ? about what ? jack : about my job . it seems not everyone 's on board with firing me . so fasten your seatbelt , sweetheart . this ride ai n't over yet . [ scene_break ] kay : i admire your loyalty to your brother , but i fail to see how your resignation is going to help him . ashley : because the whole mess started with gloagain . maybe my absence from the company will appease andrew gibson . kay : oh , come on , gibson and his lawyer have made it perfectly clear that they will never settle that lawsuit unless jack is removed from chancellor industries . ashley : let me speak with mr. gibson personally . offer my resignation . if he 'll back off on his demand to have jack fired . kay : come on ... jill : that is ridiculous . it 's very generous of you , but it 's a mistake . jabot needs you . you 're the lifeblood of our products . ashley : there are other good chemists , jill . kay : no , no , i wo n't have it , young lady . i will not have it . your father would n't like it either . jill : you 're gon na go visit john later today , right ? kay : yes , and i ... as a matter of fact , i told him i 'd keep him updated on any new developments . ashley : i 'm seeing him tomorrow . hopefully , he 'll agree with me . kay : i doubt it . he knows as well as anyone how important you are to this company . ashley : you realize what this means ? jill : what ? ashley : if i stay , and dad and jack are n't here , i 'm the only original abbott left at jabot . [ scene_break ] lily : exactly . daniel : mmm . what you got there ? lily : nothing you need to see . daniel : says who ? lily : it 's only a flyer about the prom . daniel : well , we 're going , are n't we ? lily : yeah , right . daniel : you do n't think we can afford it ? lily : daniel , the tickets are $ 50 apiece . i have to buy a prom dress . you 'd have to rent a tux . you do the math . daniel : well , i know how much you wanted to go . lily : no , it 's just a dumb dance . ( cell phone ringing ) daniel : who is it ? lily : mom . daniel : you better answer it . lily : yeah , mom ? dru : you have a minute , lily ? lily : why ? what 's up ? dru : well , you know , the graduation 's almost here . lily : yeah . dru : and so mommy thought that she might buy you your cap and gown , get you a nice prom dress over at fenmore 's . what do you say ? lily : mom , save your money . i 'm not going . dru : of course , you 're going to the prom , baby . and you 're going to your graduation as well . what are you talking about ? lily : not to graduation , either . hey , mom , i have to go . dru : lily , do n't hang up on me . neil : okay , so that 'll be tomorrow , 3 p.m. do n't be late , thanks . dru : neil , can i have a word with you , please ? neil : yeah , make it quick . victor wants to see me in the conference room . let 's go . dru : okay , okay , did devon say anything to you about his graduation ? neil : yeah . yeah , he 's almost as excited as i am . dru : oh . neil : it 's gon na be a big day -- watching those two walk across the stage , pick up their diplomas . dru : yeah . yeah , but it 's , you know , it 's really just like a ceremony . neil : no , it 's not . it 's much more than a ceremony . it 's a celebration of devon and lily 's accomplishments . it 's 18 years of hard work and tears . i ca n't wait to see my daughter in her cap and gown . dru : that may not be happening , neil . neil : what are you talking about ? dru : i just spoke to lily on the telephone . she says she 's not gon na go . [ scene_break ] paul : the important thing to remember is we 're gon na be talking to one of brad 's former high school teachers . we do n't know what kind of relationship they had . j.t . : or even if he remembers him at all . paul : right , so we do n't wan na set off any alarms . ( doorbell rings ) paul : i better knock . man : yes ? paul : mr. fletcher ? mr. fletcher : that 's me . paul : my name is paul williams . this is my partner j.t . hellstrom . j.t . : we 're private investigators . mr. fletcher : oh , dear . have i forgotten to return my last library book ? paul : uh , no . nothing like that . we 're doing a , uh , background check on one of your former students . j.t . : he would 've graduated in the early ' 80s . paul : bradley carlton -- do you remember him ? mr. fletcher : oh , my , yes . i 'll be more than happy to tell you all about bradley . please , come in . j.t . : thanks . paul : thank you , appreciate it . [ scene_break ] daniel : you sure about this ? lily : yes . i 've only been in g.c . high for like , one semester . daniel : so what ? lily : so i barely know anyone . and the dance is probably gon na be whack anyway . colleen : hey , guys ! lily : hey . daniel : hey . colleen : okay , so guess what ? gina 's just hired me as a waitress . daniel : hmm . colleen : part - time . daniel : congratulations . colleen : thank you . lily : i did n't know you were even looking for a job . colleen : well , you know , i just ca n't take my dad 's handouts all the time . and besides , this is gon na be fun . you know what ? you are the luckiest girl , lily . i mean , how many girls honestly get to go to prom with the guy that they love ? daniel : mmm . we 're not going . colleen : what ? why not ? daniel : we ca n't afford it . colleen : okay , you guys , come on , that 's just -- lily : it 's not a big deal . it 's not . daniel : hey , you know what ? maybe we could do something smaller on prom night . lily : like what ? daniel : i do n't know . maybe come here , get dinner , have some dessert . splurge a little , hmm ? colleen : aw . how romantic . lily : yes , more romantic than some dumb old prom . daniel : hmm . yeah , now if we could just get you to rethink going to graduation . colleen : oh , come on , lily , you have to go . look , it 's like the first moment that you become an adult . and besides , daniel 's going , right ? daniel : mmm , yeah , if i do n't go , my mom 's gon na kill me . lily : i do n't know , guys . it just ... i do n't feel like being all phony and stuff . daniel : what do you mean , being all phony ? lily : i mean my mom . you know my mom . she 's gon na be all dressed for the occasion . show up with her camera . snapping pictures all the time like we 're some happy family . daniel : you know , i hope you 're not blowing off graduation just to spite her . [ scene_break ] jack : do n't you have a company to run ? or is it just more fun to bug me ? jill : do you know that your sister was trying resign to save your job at chancellor 's ? jack : what ? jill : it 's true , jack . jack : no , that 's crazy . i do n't want her sacrificing herself for me . jill : i just thought you should know the lengths she was willing to go to help you . jack : damn . jill : i really think john would be proud of her if he knew . jack : are you trying to tell me something ? jill : i wonder if your father would feel the same about the way you 're handling this . [ scene_break ] victor : why do you all look so surprised ? i think bradley is the obvious choice to fill that vacant seat . nick : why ? because he married vicki ? victor : partly . and partly because he 's a senior level executive . nick : so are a lot of other people . victor : and because he helped us acquire granville global . and he has experience on jabot 's board of directors . brad : i 'm standing right here , guys . victor : i 'm sorry . victoria : you know , there is something fishy going on here . victor : in what way ? victoria : i 'm just wondering if this is your way of letting us know that we ca n't keep a secret from you . victor : what are you talking about now ? nikki : i think what victoria is trying to say is that ... are you aware that we were trying to get brad elected to the board before the carjacking ? victor : yes , i was aware of that . and i 'm sorry that it happened behind my back . victoria : well , we did that because you had just demoted us . victor : and i acknowledged my mistake . and i reinstated you . so why ca n't you accept that for what it is ? victoria : because we know how your mind works . victor : why are we arguing now ? all of you wanted brad to fill that vacant seat . now i do , too . so the appointment process should be an easy one . [ scene_break ] kay : you 're looking well . john : liar . kay : they , uh , confiscated the cake i brought with the file in it . john : you know , katherine , i think you 're a little out of your element here . kay : well , it 's certainly not a country club , is it ? john : how are you ? kay : fine . it 's you i 'm worried about , john . john : oh , i 'm hanging in there . kay : good . good . john : now tell me , how are things at jabot ? kay : well , we 're on the verge of settling the lawsuit . john : really ? well , that 's wonderful , katherine , wonderful . kay : unfortunately , john , it 's gon na come at a great cost . john : well , look , whatever we have to spend is worth it . we have to get this incident behind us . kay : no , no , no , no . i 'm not talking about money . john : well , what then ? kay : jack . i 'm talking about jack . i 'm going to have to fire him from his position at chancellor . john : oh , katherine ... [ scene_break ] ashley : any harder you 're gon na crack a rib . i 'm not kidding . jack : i am so touched . ashley : you heard ? jack : yeah . that you offered to resign your post at jabot to save me ? it 's a hell of a gesture , sis . ashley : it was n't a gesture . if katherine had n't stopped me , i would 've done it . jack : i know -- i know that . it 's just ... it 's the nicest thing that 's been done for me in a long time . ashley : it 's not right -- what they 're trying to do to you . i mean , i can understand maybe them trying to remove you from jabot but ... jack : yeah , gibson wants me out of chancellor , too . ashley : you know , i understand that he lost his wife . i 'm so sorry about that . but who the hell does he think he is ? jack : you can not know how much it means to me to have you as an ally . someone who 's really there for me . ashley : we 've always been there for each other . it reminds me of when we were little . do you remember that , um ... that miller kid ? miller . jack : oh , oh , oh , that kid who used to tease you all the time . ashley : yeah . yeah , he would n't stop harassing me until you stepped in and told him if he did n't leave me alone , he was gon na have to answer to you . do you remember that ? jack : the kid damn near wet his pants . ashley : i know . jackie ... you were my hero that day . jack : he did n't bug you again , did he ? ashley : nope . because i had my big brother there to protect me . jack : and all these years later , you 're doing this to pay me back . ashley : i still was n't able to save you . any more than i was able to save dad . jack : hey , hey , listen to me . it is not your responsibility to fix my mistakes . ashley : i 'm the one that created gloagain . and i ca n't get past that . jack : i am the one that ran his mouth to the press . i 'm the one that antagonized gibson . i do n't think i should be fired . but i would definitely do things differently . ( telephone ringing ) jack : jack abbott . no , i would n't . no comment . ashley : another reporter ? jack : yes , i am the media monster of the month . ashley : i want you to know something . i 'm not finished . jack : what does that mean ? ashley : i 'm gon na help you fight this . [ scene_break ] john : well , maybe we could go to court and allow a jury to decide . kay : john , jabot is losing so much money right now because of the boycott . we 've got to stop it . and we have to stop it now . john : but , katherine , to take away jack 's livelihood ? kay : if this lawsuit were n't dangling over our head , i 'm not at all sure jack is the right person to run chancellor . john : you mean , you 've lost confidence in him ? kay : yes . yes , i have , john . i gave him a chance to resign . he refused . i had no alternative but to fire him . john : i see . kay : well , he vowed to fight it . but there 's no way he can possibly win . in the end , he 's gon na wind up doing as much damage to his own reputation as he is to my company , john . john : let 's hope it does n't come to that . kay : oh , i just feel so dreadful talking about this . but i -- you have enough to deal with , being in here . john : it 's jack . he 's felt powerless since i 've come to this prison . kay : well , you think that 's why he 's lashing out ? john : i 'm sure of it . katherine , could you do me one favor ? kay : oh , please , anything . john : if it 's at all possible , find a way to do this that allows jack to walk way with his dignity . [ scene_break ] nikki : nicholas , is that a bruise ? nick : it 's nothing . victoria : brad and nick got into a fight . nikki : i see . nick : look , i 'm just gon na go on record . i do not agree with this decision . victoria : nicholas , there 's no sense in arguing about it . it 's done . victor : son , i have the feeling that once you and bradley have served on the board of directors together for awhile , you 'll settle your differences . nick : do n't bet on it . victoria : well , do n't worry . i 'll talk to him . brad : thank you , victor . nikki : okay , now that we 're alone , can you please tell me what really is going on ? victor : there 's nothing to tell . nikki : what made you change your mind ? victor : the smile on victoria 's face when she came back from her honeymoon . it was beautiful . and it makes me believe that our new son - in - law is a good man . [ scene_break ] victoria : what is your problem , nicholas ? nick : your husband 's my problem . victoria : well , forget about that . right now we need to figure out what dad 's up to . brad : i think the man 's finally come to his senses . nick : oh , you do n't believe that any more than i do . brad : why do n't you cut victor some slack , huh ? nick : and why do n't you quit acting like you know my father better than me ? victoria : all right , both of you , stop it , please ! just shake hands and get over it . brad : well , this is n't something i can just forgive and forget . victoria : i thought you said you were fighting over nick 's separation . brad : there 's a little more to it than that , is n't there , nick ? victoria : nicholas , what is he talking about ? nick : i 'll tell you once he leaves . brad : no problem . i have a few phone calls i have to make . victoria : i 'm waiting . nick : i did something stupid . i wish i could take it back , but i ca n't . victoria : well , with a build - up like that , it must be pretty awful . nick : the reason sharon and i are separated is because i was having an affair . victoria : with whom ? nick : phyllis . victoria : you cheated on your wife with phyllis abbott ? nicholas , what is wrong with you ? nick : i know ! i know that i messed up . victoria : oh , my god . you know , i thought after grace turner , you would 've learned your lesson . nick : it was n't like that . victoria : what are you saying ? what are you saying ? that it was n't just about the sex ? nick : right . victoria : so you and phyllis had genuine feelings for each other . it 's no wonder sharon wants a separation . [ scene_break ] mr. fletcher : i remember bradley like it was yesterday . paul : why is that , mr. fletcher ? mr. fletcher : well , he was one of my favorite students -- bright , ambitious . though , he did n't always get the best grades . paul : was he popular ? mr. fletcher : oh , yes . he was very active in quite a few school activities . uh , the debate club . uh , the baseball team . he played shortstop , i believe . oh , and he was first runner - up for homecoming king . j.t . : do you happen to have any photos of him ? mr. fletcher : as a matter of fact , i do . mr. fletcher : he would 've been a freshman in this one . there he is . right there . paul : huh . do you recognize this man ? mr. fletcher : i have never seen him before . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i just spoke to your father about my plans to let you go , jack . jack : oh , great , like my old man does n't have enough to worry about . kay : well , he was bound to hear it when it hit the news . i thought it would be better coming from me . jack : so how did he react ? kay : with his usual strength and grace . he also gave me a little insight into why you have used such poor judgment recently . jack : what did he say ? kay : it 's not important . it 's not important . the reason i asked you here ... out of respect to john , was to , um ... offer you another opportunity to resign . jack : katherine , i already told you -- kay : you have exactly 24 hours to mull it over , jack . jack : i do n't need 24 seconds . kay : i 'm giving you a chance to salvage your reputation , jack . and i want you to think about it long and hard before you turn me down . please . [ scene_break ] lily : uh , miss ? miss waitress ? uh , my glass is half - empty . colleen : i 'm sorry . we 're all out . lily : of water ? colleen : lily , do n't change the subject , okay ? why are you being so weird about graduation ? lily : it 's not because of my mother . daniel : oh ? you know , that 's funny . because you never mentioned anything about not going until she offered to pay . lily : i did n't mention it because i do n't care . my mother 's a hypocrite . daniel : how so ? lily : you guys know her . she 's constantly putting me down . but when we 're in public , all of a sudden , she wants to show me off and everything . daniel : okay , so this is about dru . lily : it 's about me . besides , if i go , i 'll feel like a screw up . colleen : why ? lily : devon -- he 's graduating , too , with honors . and me ? i 'm barely graduating . daniel : well , baby , you know , i do n't know why you are so hard on yourself . everyone said that if we got married , we were gon na drop out of school . colleen : but you did n't . you stuck it out . so ... daniel : yeah , you know , as far as i 'm concerned , we 're lucky we made it at all . especially with work and everything else . come on , listen , go to graduation , okay ? please , do it for me ? lily : all right . all right . i guess i deserve to walk across that stage just like everyone else . daniel : yes ! all right , come here . [ scene_break ] victor : i wanted you to know that there 's now a vacancy on the newman board of directors . neil : victor , i realize it 's a big decision . and i certainly appreciate the consideration . victor : i asked you to come by , neil , because i 've decided that bradley carlton will occupy that seat from now on . neil : you mind if i ask why ? victor , i 've ... i 've worked at your company for a lot longer than bradley carlton has . and at a higher level . besides , you 've been reassuring me that you have big plans for me here at newman . and no disrespect , victor , but i 'm finding it very difficult to believe the things you tell me these days . um , first ... you reinstate victoria and nicholas as c.e.o.s , which you have very right to do . they 're your children . and now -- now you do this . victor : i want you to know that under no circumstances did i intend to slight you . i also want you to know that i think you 're every bit as qualified as bradley carlton . neil : yet he 's the one you offered that vacant seat to . victor : the reason i did is because bradley carlton is now a member of the newman family . i promise you , should another vacancy come up , you will be on the board of directors . [ scene_break ] victoria : you can not possibly believe that dad is sincere . nikki : well , i want to . nick : mom , i know you 're not that gullible . nikki : hey , do n't call me gullible . i 'm your mother . i usually know when your father 's trying to con me . but this time , i really do think that he wants brad to be on the board . nick : i do n't . eventually , he 'll revert to form . nikki : i wan na believe he 's changed . victoria : which he probably has n't . so we need to get brad appointed to the board pronto . before dad changes his mind . nick : i hope he does change his mind . victoria : you know what , nick ? i am this close from taking a swing at you myself . nick : why ? because i do n't want your husband on the board ? victoria : we need someone we can count on to vote with us ! nick : well , it does n't have to be him . victoria : this is all because my husband stood up for sharon . nick : which is none of his business . victoria : you know what , nicholas ? even you have to admit that you 've treated sharon pretty badly . nick : i already admitted that . victoria : good . because the way i see it , brad was just stating the obvious . [ scene_break ] dru : well , i 'll talk to you later . bye . hey . uh - oh . how 'd your meeting with victor go ? neil : do n't ask . do n't ask , dru . dru : not so good ? neil : worse . dru : baby , tell me what happened . i know things are tense between us but ... neil : i ca n't believe that victor would think i 'd be okay with this . dru : okay with what ? neil : he appointed brad to the board of directors . dru : is he crazy ? he ca n't stand that stooge ! neil : yeah , well , apparently , because he 's a family member now , he gets special perks . dru : yeah , but you 're his right hand man , neil . neil : the way things are going , i 'll be reporting to noah before i ever get a board seat . dru : oh , do n't say that , honey . i mean , it 's victor 's loss . we all know that you would 've done a much better job than brad carlton . neil : i feel so stupid here ! dru : why ? neil : because i keep putting trust into people i already know have let me down in the past . dru : neil ! neil ! neil ! excuse me ! [ scene_break ] victor : i 'll send that to you as soon as i have it . dru : you are making a huge mistake ! i 'm sorry for busting in like this , but i got ta -- okay . victor : excuse me for one second . dru : sorry ! victor : next time , you knock before you enter . dru : i do n't have time for etiquette right now . i 'm hopping mad , okay ? victor : i can see that . dru : victor , what were you thinking about ? you give brad carlton a position on the board of directors before my husband ? ! victor : neil told you ? dru : yes , he told me ! has he not shown how loyal he is to you ? i daresay , at the risk of being fired , than your own family ? victor : you 're right . i gave the position to bradley carlton because he is now a member of my family . but i assure you when another seat comes up , your husband will fill that seat . dru : when ? the next millennium ? victor : i 'm sorry that you 're upset . you must be happy about your son - in - law working here . dru : is that a dig ? you know how devastated we were when we found out about lily 's marriage . victor : i just want you to know that i was as disapproving of my daughter 's relationship with brad carlton when i first heard about it . but once i realized that there 's nothing i could do to change it , i began to accept him . and realize that he is n't such a bad fellow after all . dru : i ca n't believe that 's coming out of your mouth . what 's your point ? victor : my point is , that one day , perhaps ... you will accept your new son - in- law daniel . [ scene_break ] neil : well ... brad carlton , congratulations on marrying your way into a board seat . brad : hi , neil . neil : why do n't you tell me your secret . brad : what secret is that ? neil : the secret to your success . because clearly being the smartest , hardest worker at newman has n't done me much good . [ scene_break ] paul : so you have no idea if brad carlton or his family attended this church ? man : no . a lot of folks who lived in his neighborhood did , though . paul : is there anyone still around who might remember ? man : the senior pastor . j.t . : can we talk to him ? man : he 's away on retreat . paul : well , um ... are there any files or rosters we can look at ? ( telephone ringing ) man : help yourself , while i take this phone call . paul : okay , thank you . let 's get started . [ scene_break ] jack : i ca n't believe you agree with katherine that i should be fired from chancellor industries ! john : oh , jack , i never said i agreed with her . but i do understand why she felt it was necessary . jack : so jabot -- a company you started -- is going to be overseen by outsiders . john : it ca n't be helped . jack : what ? you really want me to just walk away ? john : you know , son , sometimes it takes a hell of a lot more strength to walk away than stand there and fight . jack : it just burns me . she 's offering me a chance to resign , like she 's doing me a favor . john : she is . jack : how do you figure that ? john : jack , do you really wan na spend the next few months -- maybe years -- trying to hold onto this job ? because even if you win , she does not want you there . jack : i do n't care . john : ( sighs ) son , if you resign , you can walk away with your head held high and know that you did the right thing for both companies involved . jack : if i resign , it would be giving up . and there 's no way in hell i 'm doing that ! [ scene_break ] kay : well , i feel much better about my decision , knowing that john supports me . ashley : well , i do n't . i know jack 's made mistakes , but so has everyone else . kay : that 's not the issue , ashley . ashley : you know what 's really bizarre ? jill : what ? ashley : well , it seems that victor is being more sympathetic towards my brother than you are . kay : why ca n't you understand i have no choice ? ashley : nevertheless , i 'm not gon na let my brother fight this battle on his own . jill : so what are you gon na do ? ashley : i 'm gon na speak to the chancellor board on his behalf . [ scene_break ] nick : look , carlton , if we 're gon na co - exist in this company , there 's no more comments about my marriage . brad : you know , nick , at the moment , i 'm -- victor : do n't tell me the two of you are still arguing . nick : nothing for you to worry about , dad . victor : you 're gon na be working on the same board together . i think it would behoove you to try to get along . besides that , victoria will be very upset if she saw the two of you fighting . nick : you never gave a damn about that before . victor : i do now , son . i have a favor to ask of you . nick : i 'm almost afraid to ask . victor : you know that neil winters has been hoping to be appointed to our board of directors ? nick : yeah , and then you gave his seat to brad . victor : he 's very disappointed now . nick : he should be . what do you want from me ? victor : what i 'm asking of you is to find an assignment for him -- a high- profile assignment that will indicate to him how much we appreciate his enormous contributions to our company . brad : you really think that 'll satisfy him ? victor : he 's a reasonable man . i think in time he will accept it . and he will get over his anger . [ scene_break ] dru : hey . neil : go away , dru , i wan na be alone . dru : neil , do n't try to pull a garbo on me . you know , if it makes you feel any better , i just gave victor newman a piece of my mind . yes , i did . neil : tell me you did n't do that ! dru : what do you mean ? neil : that 's a great move . great move , dru . confronting victor -- even if you are my wife -- makes us both look unprofessional . do you understand that ? dru : baby , i was trying to help you out ! neil : i do n't need your help ! i do n't want your help ! do me a favor . stay outta my life ! [ scene_break ] john : think of resigning as a way of taking responsibility . jack : for the way i handled the whole andrew gibson mess . john : sometimes we 've got to own up to our mistakes and accept the consequences . jack : the way you did -- admitting you shot tom fisher . john : yeah . jack : dad , you 're the bravest man i know . i 'm not sure i can live up to your example . john : sure , you can . jack : no , come on . i 've tried my whole life . and i 've messed things up . john : jackie , come on . that is ridiculous . jack : i thought i was saving jabot when i sold it to chancellor . now look ... i may have lost your life 's work -- the company that meant so much to you . john : son , nothing means more to me than you and your sisters . jack : i am so damn sorry about that . john : jack , you have nothing to be sorry about . do n't you know how proud of you i am ? jack : i do n't know why you would be . john : son , look at me . you know , when you were a little boy , you were always a leader -- a risk taker . jack : yeah , look where that got us . john : that does n't matter . your willingness to innovate is why jabot is where it is today . jack : but , dad , that does n't make me feel any better , knowing that i 've hurt you in the process . john : now look , sometimes we take risks , and they do n't always work . jack : boy , ai n't that the truth . john : so you have to regroup . and you have to try again . now that takes courage . jack : maybe you 're right . maybe my future is n't with chancellor industries . john : so you 're going to resign ? jack : maybe . i 'll tell you this much -- and you can take this to the bank . i do n't care how long it takes . jack abbott is gon na be back on top again . john : now that 's the son i love and respect . [ scene_break ] dru : neil , how do you expect me to stay out of your life when you know i love you ? neil : let me tell you , sister , i could use a break from your brand of love . lily : would you guys cool it ? you see , i 'm tired of you trying to hurt each other . dru : we were n't hurting each other , honey . lily : here . dru : your father and i were having a conversation . lily : here . neil : what are these ? lily : they 're invitations to my graduation . dru : oh , baby ! neil : i thought your mother said that you were n't gon na go . lily : she did . but she was right . i want us to all go together . dru : baby , i am so happy we 're gon na be doing this as a family . neil : hey , lily ? i 'm gon na be bursting with pride when i see them put that diploma in your hand . lily : you are ? even after the way i let you down , dad ? neil : do n't you ever think that , baby girl . your mother and i could n't ask for a better daughter . [ scene_break ] victor : does everyone have champagne ? here 's your sparking cider , my dear . nikki : oh , thank you . victor : there you go . nick : i gather we 're celebrating . victor : indeed we are . victoria : is this about bradley joining the board ? victor : not only the board but our family . i will now consider you my son - in- law . brad : thank you , victor . victor : and i 'm very sorry for having put you through all the difficulties before your wedding . victoria : you 're apologizing ? victor : i have been known to do that once or twice in my life . i want you to know ... that i no longer have any suspicions or doubts about your husband . bradley , welcome into our family . and may god grant you all your wishes . cheers . victoria : cheers . nikki : cheers . nick : cheers . [ scene_break ] paul : so how you doing over there ? any luck ? j.t . : no , nothing yet . paul : yeah , me either . paul : wait a minute . j.t . : what did you find ? paul : looks like an old picture of the church youth baseball team . come here , take a look at this . j.t . : is there any names on the picture ? paul : no , but look ... j.t . : that sure looks like the same guy fletcher showed us in the yearbook . paul : what about this kid ? j.t . : it sure looks like the brad we know . what do you suppose it means ? paul : i think that the man we know as brad deliberately took on the identity of a childhood friend . j.t . : so if the brad we know is n't the real brad carlton ... then who the hell is he ? and what happened to the real brad carlton ? [ next_on ] ashley : there 's something wrong , daddy . you 're not feeling well . what is it ? john : sweetheart , i 'm fine , really . nick : this is n't about whose fault it is anymore . sharon : no , it 's about what you did with phyllis . jack : i do n't want your pity . victor : it is not what i 'm offering you . | jack ends a call as jill is coming in . `` how 's it going jack ? `` he does n't really believe that she cares how he is doing . `` i have been talking to the board and it might surprise you to know that not everyone is interested in seeing me tossed out of here . i am not going down without a fight ! `` jt and paul meet with ' real brad 's ' teacher , who talks fondly of him . jt and paul head to the church and search files . they find a picture of ' real brad ' sitting with his baseball team , and in the same picture , ' fake brad ' posses as well . `` so if ' fake brad ' is living free and clear after having stolen ' real brad 's ' identity where is ' real brad ' ? `` nick is mad about brad on the board . victor shocks his family when he tells that he knew that they were trying to get him on the board . victoria does n't understand the fight with brad and nick but is finally told the truth about nick and phyllis and their feelings for one another . she gets angry with nick and understands sharon . victor calls neil into the office to have a private talk . `` there is a seat coming up on the board and i know that you have been waiting a long time to get a seat . `` he tells that he will be giving that seat to brad and that the next seat is neil 's . neil keeps his anger in check but tells victor that it is harder and harder to believe what he says these days . jack meets with his father who gives him a different perspective and likens resigning to showing real courage during a difficult time . jack finally understands . `` this is like you facing the consequences of shooting tom `` he gets it . `` i tell you one thing though . jack abbot will be on top again ! `` |
daniel : okay . ( camera shutter clicks ) daniel : all right , you know what ? it is feeding time . why do n't we get some pictures of you guys smushing that cake ? jana : no way . cane , do n't do it . daniel : yes ! kevin : come on . it 's tradition . come on . daniel : smush the cake . ( laughter ) cane : oh , i ca n't do it . she 's too pretty . come here , babe . all : ( groan ) kay : yeah . woman : eat that , lily . lily : ( giggles ) daniel : all right , lily , if he 's not gon na do it , then you do it . it 's your turn . get some cake . a big piece . come on . lily : okay , you ready ? mac : that 's not a very big piece . amber : ( laughs ) devon : yeah , do n't be so stingy . lily : okay , here . here . is this better ? ( laughs ) ( laughter ) cane : uh , mom , i think i need some napkins . you got some napkins ? all right . okay . all right , let 's go . come on . jill : oh , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . i 'm ready . i 'm ready . roxanne : you can handle it . amber : come on , lily . do it ! all : ( cheering ) lily : ( laughs ) daniel : there we go . kay : very good . jill : here , sweetie , you want one ? here . cane : mm - hmm . murphy : all right , hey , guys , everybody got a glass ? i , uh , i would like to make a toast . lily , cane , i know you both have traveled a long road to get to this place , and you -- you probably thought you 'd never make it . lily : ( laughs ) murphy : but now that you have , i want to wish you all the best . and you guys are living proof that love conquers all . jill : to lily and cane . nina : hear , hear . all : ( cheering ) ( glasses clink ) cane : thank you . cheers . lily : thank you . jill : cheers . cane : ( laughs ) lily : ( laughs ) devon : um , why do n't you take ana and go get some cake ? roxanne : sure . devon : you need some cake ? ana : cake i can do . devon : yeah ? ( clears throat ) hey . virginia : hey . devon : aunt virginia , you said something earlier , and i 'm a little bit confused about it . virginia : about what , baby ? devon : well , you made it sound like tyra 's not related to me . virginia : you did n't know ? tyra did n't tell you ? devon : she did n't tell me what ? virginia : well , she 's not our blood , honey . your grandmamma took her in after her own mama died when she was just a little girl . devon : okay , so she was adopted . that 's cool . virginia : not legally . we loved her , and we raised her like she was our own , but technically , tyra 's not family and never has been . devon : wow . um , you asked if tyra had told me , which means that she knows . virginia : since she was a teenager . devon : okay . so she -- she 's known all along that she 's not related to me or ana . [ scene_break ] kay : well , now . where 's that charming smile of yours ? billy : right there . ( chuckles ) kay : well , you know what they say -- you can fool some people ... billy : but you ai n't one of them . kay : no , i ai n't . is it mackenzie ? billy : yeah . seems like every time she 's around , the wrong thing keeps flying out of my mouth . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , billy , i know it must be difficult , you know , finding out too late that there 's no reason the two of you ca n't be together . billy : yeah , well , she thinks that ship sailed , so ... kay : yet , here you are , still chasing it , with an anchor named chloe around your neck . billy : yeah . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone buttons beeping ) lauren : okay , he can stay up and watch the rest of the movie , but then he has to go to sleep . ( chuckles ) i know . i know . thanks , honey . all right , i 'll see you later . bye . it is official . eden and fen are having a blast . michael : well , at least we know what they 're up to . lauren : still have n't heard from gloria ? michael : she 's ignoring my messages . i just sent her a text . lauren : well , what did the front desk say ? michael : that she had left here a couple of days ago with a suitcase . lauren : ( sighs ) alone ? michael : with jeffrey . neither of them mentioned leaving town . lauren : hmm . well , as odd as it is to have your mother out of sight , what is it exactly that 's worrying you ? michael : whenever jeffrey and gloria are out of sight , generally , that means they 're getting into some kind of trouble . lauren : well , there you go . if they were in trouble , you would have heard from them . michael : true . lauren : mm - hmm . gim me . michael : what ? lauren : the phone . hand it over . if anything cataclysmic happens , they will call . baby , tonight 's about us . we 're on an actual date . how long has it been since that 's happened ? michael : mm ... um ... lauren : exactly . michael : mm . lauren : and as much as i love your crazy family , this year has been one crisis after another . it 's time to concentrate on us for a change . ( chuckles ) michael : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mac : billy was so out of line earlier . he had no right to talk to you that way . jana : god , you know , i just wanted to give him a knee , right in his nether region , you know ? kevin : well , the guy 's a jerk . he 's always been a jerk . jana : ( sighs ) kevin : i do n't know what you ever saw in him . jana : kevin 's right . kay : ( laughing ) nina : ( laughing ) murphy : no , i 'm -- i 'm more partial to pie , but this cake 's pretty darn good . kay : why , of course , it 's lemon . jill : katherine ? katherine , you can not be serious about this movie idea , for god sake . kay : well , yes , uh , very serious . jill : ( scoffs ) amber : mm , mrs. c. 's book 's a best seller . nina : several studios are already interested . jill : this is a terrible idea . murphy : why ? because you did n't think of it ? jill : no , murphy , not that . nina : if you would stop being so self - obsessed , you 'd realize it 's a fantastic idea . murphy : yeah . nina : i 'm gon na dig deeper , add some material that 's not in the book . amber : yeah , and talk about a hollywood ending , where mrs. c. comes back to life for real . ka - ching ! murphy : ( chuckles ) jill : have you really thought about this , putting all our private business out on the street ? it 's one thing to do it for the few people who still read . amber : ( scoffs ) jill : but , please , for anybody who has the price of a movie ticket ? kay : i think sean connery should play your part ... murphy : ooh . kay : although , you know , darling , you 're more handsome than he is , but , you know ? amber : yeah . nina : very good idea . jill : well , i 'm gon na stop you . you can count on that . murphy : ( sighs ) nina : well , you can certainly try . but i have no idea on what grounds . it 's based on a true story . murphy : yeah , it 's like a documentary , only more entertaining . amber : hey , jill , maybe we could get glenn close to play your part . she was so convincing as cruella de vil . murphy : ( chuckles ) nina : ( laughs ) kay : amber . ( chuckles ) jill : funny . just when i start to trust you all over again , i 'm reminded of what a bad idea that is . kay : ( laughs ) what ? what ? what are you doing ? [ scene_break ] neil : wow , should have been a dance instructor . tyra : who , you ? neil : you know damn well i 'm talking about you , pretty lady . tyra : ( laughs ) well , mr. neil , that 's just another one of my very many hidden talents . neil : mm , i like that . tyra : ( chuckles ) neil : so much about you i do n't know . but i 'm sure gon na enjoy finding out . tyra : yeah . neil : um , still some tension between you and devon ? tyra : yeah , you know , he has n't forgiven me yet for what he saw in indigo that night . and , you know , you and karen were still -- neil : tyra , we 're adults . we make mistakes . i think maybe it 's time that i remind devon that , right ? tyra : uh , mm , no . i just think it 's better if we just leave it alone . neil : i am a grown man , and i do not need my son 's permission to tell me who to date , where to date , when to date , especially someone as beautiful and fascinating as you . [ scene_break ] ( camera shutter clicks ) daniel : oh , this mirror is unbelievable . is it a real antique ? lily : um , yeah , that 's what they tell me . daniel : where 'd you find all this stuff ? lily : eh , you know , here and there . ( chuckles ) daniel : secrets of the trade , huh ? lily : yeah . you know , i 've gotten so many compliments on my decorating , i 'm thinking i should try my hand at interior designing . daniel : well , maybe you should . you 'd be great at it . lily : really ? you think so ? daniel : well , let 's see . um , you 've got to be creative , right ? lily : mm - hmm . daniel : so check . lily : ( chuckles ) daniel : and you 've got to have good taste . definitely check . lily : ( laughs ) daniel : and you got to be good with people . check , check , check . lily : well , gee , if i 'm so wonderful , why 'd you let me get away ? daniel : 'cause i am a moron . lily : ( laughs ) no , you 're not . daniel : no , um , i do n't know . i 'd say things turned out pretty good for the both of us , would n't you ? lily : yeah , i think so . lucky us , right ? daniel : yeah . yeah , i really wish you and cane all the best . i mean that . lily : i know you do . and i feel the exact same way about you and amber . ( chuckles ) daniel : ( chuckles ) mm . amber : lily really has it all , does n't she ? you know , good for her . chloe : how magnanimous of you . amber : oh , she 's totally welcome to cane , thank you . chloe : yeah , ditto . ( glasses clink ) amber : but , uh , i just wish for once that it was me . you know , with the ring , and the big white fluffy dress and the fairy - tale ending . chloe : you 've been there . you 've done that . amber : yeah , whatever . it 's just ... chloe : well , what about daniel ? is -- is something missing ? amber : oh , you know , just the future , that 's all . i mean , maybe there still could be one . but at the rate we 're going , i 'll be mrs. c. 's age before he ever gets around to marrying me . chloe : so you just -- you got ta make it happen , right ? come on . you can do that . it 's not like it would n't be the first time , right ? [ scene_break ] jill : so they were all joking about ... billy : ( sighs ) jill : who was gon na star in this stupid movie . have -- have you ever heard anything so harebrained ? billy : mom , hey . you are not upset about some silly movie . this is about that trouble that jack was talking about , and judging by the way that you 're acting , i 'm pretty sure that it 's something serious . hey , come on . get it off your chest . tell me what 's going on . jill : all right , but you got ta promise that you will keep quiet about this . billy : scout 's honor . jill : ( sighs ) ( whispers ) i 'm broke , billy . ( normal voice ) i lost everything , every dime . billy : what ? ( stammers ) h - how ? jill : it was all offshore in a bank in the caymans . it collapsed . i got there too late to get my money out . ( sighs ) billy : oh , my god , mom , i , uh ... jill : i know . i mean , you hear about it happening to other people . you never imagine it 's gon na happen to you . billy : i 'm not even gon na ask if you 're okay . i know damn sure i would n't be okay . jill : no , remember , you promised that you would n't tell anybody about this , especially not cane , and not today . billy : okay , relax . re -- i -- you can trust me , okay ? now look , dad left me a sizeable trust , all right ? if you need anything , i 've got it covered . i do n't want you to worry about anything , okay ? jill : oh , honey , what a sweet offer . do n't you worry about that ? i will figure it out . it 's gon na be fine . billy : ( sighs ) jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] michael : what is this ? lauren : you 'll see . michael : hmm . oh , the anniversary present i gave you ? lauren : that 's right -- a trip for two to monte carlo . i 'm cashing it in . michael : oh , a vacation . lauren : just us . we 'll take the kids somewhere this summer . michael : oh , i love the way you think . mm - hmm . do you want dessert ? lauren : i was thinking about my homemade marble brownies . michael : that is my second favorite thing in the whole world , if eden and fenmore have n't gotten to them first . lauren : not a chance . they 're in a very , very safe place . if you look in the envelope , you may find something that interests you . michael : hmm . a room key ... lauren : uh - huh . michael : from here . ( laughs ) lauren : yes . you see , that 's where your brownies are , my baby . i thought maybe you 'd like to eat them in bed . michael : check , please ! [ scene_break ] tyra : ( chuckles ) neil : hey , do you want to get a drink at the bar ? tyra : sure . neil : come on . devon : hey , you know what ? i need to talk to , uh , tyra real quick , all right ? roxanne : okay . okay . ana : devon , wait . we have to go . devon : well , just give me one second , all right ? ana : no , it 's not gon na -- it -- we got ta go if we 're gon na do this . cane : so is everything okay with mom ? i mean , she looks a little off . chloe : ( scoffs ) does n't she always ? billy : hey . chloe : what ? billy : i think , you know , she 's just a little emotional over everything that 's going on . lily : well , if you find out anything , let us know , okay ? billy : sure . cane : so i just want to say , uh , thanks for showing up . billy : yeah , well , you know us . if there 's a good party , chloe and i , we 're there . chloe : yep . cane : yeah , so i 'm thinking this might be a new beginning for all of us , huh ? chloe : yeah . billy : yeah , we should give it a whirl . i mean , we are stuck together , right ? cane : right . billy : right . cane : right . chloe : right . cane : uh - huh . chloe : well , i must say , it was a -- it was a beautiful wedding , which probably should have happened a year ago , if it were n't for me . um , i - i 'm really sorry . you know that . and , uh , i wish the best for both of you , really . i 'm -- i was sort of just , you know , being typical chloe , all about herself . okay , i 'll shut up now . ( laughs ) billy : yeah . ( glasses clink ) billy : yeah . chloe : sorry . cane : that 's all right . lily : well , at least things turned out the way they did , right ? cane : that 's right . where there 's a will , there 's a way , hmm ? lily : mm - hmm . cane : hmm ? lily : ( laughs ) cane : so how about we take this somewhere a little more private , hmm ? lily : oh , yeah . cane : oh , yeah ? lily : yes . ( giggles ) cane : all right . let 's do this . lily : my bouquet . ooh ! oh ! cane : ( sighs ) lily : ( laughs ) cane : all right , everybody . we are officially out of here . thank you for coming . ( applause ) cane : thank you . lily : enjoy the party . cane : all right . all : ( cheering ) lily : oh , oh , wait . wait , wait , wait . ready ? jill : oh , that 's right . murphy : get a picture . amber : whoo - hoo ! chloe : you go , girlfriend ! that 's my girl . yeah ! whoo ! whoo - hoo - hoo ! you go get 'em . michael : ( chuckles ) ( sets down plate ) long overdue , if you ask me . ( sets down plate ) lauren : mm - hmm . michael : ( sighs ) who knew brownies were an aphrodisiac ? lauren : ( sighs ) you 're so lucky that i did . michael : oh , okay . lauren : mm - hmm . michael : all right . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] kevin : well , somebody should call the cubs . they could use a new center fielder . amber : ha ha . that 's just a lucky catch . jana : well , you know what that means -- you 're the next to get married . daniel : hey , you got some guy on the side i do n't know about ? amber : daniel . daniel : what ? come on . it 's not like we 're getting hitched anytime soon . kevin : yeah , why mess with a good thing , right ? daniel : yeah . come on . if it 's not broken , you do n't fix it , right ? amber : right . [ scene_break ] ana : lily and cane will be so surprised . devon : yeah , they sure will . this place looks great . ana : should we decorate humphrey ? like , put a big white bow around his tail ? devon : ( chuckles ) well , actually , we 're gon na bring him home with us so the newlyweds can sleep in . ana : cool , can i get him ? roxanne : i saw him in the kitchen last . ana : okay . devon : yeah , grab his carrier . it 's in the mudroom , all right ? ana : mm - hmm . roxanne : we should write them a note so they do n't think he got out or something . devon , you okay ? devon : yeah , i 'm fine . why ? roxanne : well , i can tell that there 's something on your mind . devon : it 's just , uh , neil and tyra . roxanne : what about them ? devon : well , for starters , they were at the reception acting like they were together , when neil just signed divorce papers not that long ago . you know , it kind of bugged me . roxanne : baby , they were just dancing . i do n't see why you 're so freaked out about it . [ scene_break ] neil : sorry , i had to talk to mrs. chancellor for a minute . tyra : oh . neil : so you ready to go ? tyra : yeah . neil : yeah ? tyra : yeah . neil : who you calling ? tyra : um , you know what ? the kids took my car , so i said i 'd call a cab . neil : your driver is standing right in front of you , ma'am . tyra : oh . neil : i 'm taking you home . tyra : ( laughs ) all righty . neil : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mac : bye . billy : um , uh , i 'll be right back . chloe : okay , okay . billy : hey , mac . are you , uh , you taking off ? kay : we 'll meet you at the elevator . mac : yes . billy : look , um , i 'm sorry . i know kevin 's your friend , and i should n't have hassled him like that . it 's just ... oh , come on , you know me . i 'm a jerk , right ? i mess up . so , um , do you forgive me ? mac : too many weddings , too much history . good night , billy . billy : oh , mac , come on . mac , wait . do n't just ( sighs ) ( elevator door closes ) chloe : concrete floor . no more shoes . no more shoes . home . billy : yeah , you know what ? i , uh , i - i 'll be right there . this is the valet coupon . go ahead . chloe : oh , great . meet you there . kevin : ( chuckles ) billy : kevin . ( clears throat ) i apologize for what i said . i , uh , i -- jana : yeah , you 're damn right you apologize . you do n't know a thing about him , do you ? you do n't know that he 's a decent , compassionate man , which is a hell of a lot more than you 'll ever be . billy : okay , i - i -- jana : why do n't you just go ? why do n't you just go ? get out . leave us alone . kevin : drive safe , willy . billy : yeah , you guys , have fun . jana : miserable sod . billy : yeah , yeah . kevin : ( sighs ) jana : who does he think he is ? kevin : jana , i ... jana : ( sighs ) kevin : i love you , and i love that you take my side , but i do n't need you defending me . i can fight my own battles . jana : i know . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry if i stepped on your toes just there . you 're getting stronger every day . i 'm so proud of you . kevin : thanks . jana : it just felt so bloody marvelous giving that pompous ass a piece of my mind , you know ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nina : nah , to me , comedy is a lot harder to write , because there 's only one rule -- if they laugh , it works , and if they do n't , it does n't . kay : ( chuckles ) oh , boy , if only life were that cut - and - dried . murphy : ( chuckles ) mac : oh , please , you 'd be so bored . kay : you 're right , i probably would be . ( laughter ) jill : well , well , well , i was hoping for some peace and quiet . i should have known better . murphy : oh , well , i know a nice trailer you could rent . it 's cheap , it 's quiet , out in the woods . kay : ( whispering indistinctly ) jill : ooh , you 'd like that , would n't you , murphy ? for me to be living in squalor , while you have the run of my estate . kay : ( normal voice ) our estate . mac : jill , you 're the one that keeps reminding us how much happier you 've been since you moved out . kay : and if , uh , that is the case , then perhaps you 'd be far more comfortable back at the athletic club . jill : oh , give it up , you old fool . i 'm not going anywhere . nobody is taking anything else from me . murphy : oh , now there goes an unhappy soul . mac : i kind of ca n't help but feel sorry for her . nina : i can help it . ( chuckles ) as long as i 've known that woman , sh -- her life has been a mess . if she 's unhappy , it 's her own fault . kay : obviously , she feels very much alone . i 've tried my best to make her see it does n't have to be that way , but i do n't know . it 's so sad . it 's like i 'm wasting my breath . [ scene_break ] amber : daniel , can we talk ? daniel : yep . amber : it 's important . daniel : well , baby , so is this . i got ta get these pictures online tonight . amber : you know , up until now , my life has been pretty screwed up . daniel : yeah . you told me some stuff . amber : i lost two children , and i 'm still not over that . and i 'm not sure if that 's something that you ever really get over . daniel : i do n't imagine that it is . amber : ( sighs ) i want kids someday . i do . my bio clock is -- is just ticking , and there 's so many couples around that have been , you know , getting married lately . daniel : oh . um , amber ... ( computer closes ) daniel : we talked about this , and i 'm just not ready for that kind of commitment . amber : to me . daniel : no . no , to anyone . i mean , how old was i when i got married to lily , and look how that turned out . amber : so you 're saying we 're just another mistake that you 'd rather avoid making ? daniel : no . no , that 's not what i 'm saying . please , do n't put words in my mouth . amber : daniel , listen . i am crazy about you . you 're it for me . i want to be your wife . i want to have your kids . i want to have kids while i am still young enough to be the kind of mom i want to be . i mean , can you understand that ? daniel : yeah , i mean , you know , the way i see it is we 've got so much time . we just started our careers . why -- why do we want to tie ourselves down ? amber : so if we 're just spinning our wheels , just let me know so i do n't waste my time on something that 's not going anywhere . daniel : ( sighs ) okay , look , if that 's some kind of ultimatum , fine . you do whatever it is that you feel like you need to do , but you 're not changing my mind . i 'm not ready to get married . [ scene_break ] lily : aah ! do n't ! wait , watch your step . cane : ( laughing ) lily : ( laughs ) oh ! cane : what , are you afraid i 'll drop you again ? lily : no , i know that you 'll never let go of me . cane : mm . lily : mm . ( giggles ) cane : wow . lily : oh , my gosh . cane : who did all this ? lily : i would say devon with a few helpers . cane : now that explains why he left the reception early . lily : oh . hey , where 's humphrey ? cane : okay , devon took him home for the night . and humphrey says , `` get a good night 's sleep while i am gone ... not . `` lily : ( laughs ) oh , they thought of everything . cane : today 's been perfect , from start to finish . you know that ? lily : mm . it 's our wedding night . cane : mm - hmm . lily : can you believe it ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : after everything that we have been through . cane : ( sighs ) let 's not waste another second . come here . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : mm . [ scene_break ] kevin : so you know there 's no music , right ? jana : i hear music . kevin : uh - oh . well , as long as you 're not hearing voices . jana : ( laughs ) kevin : look , i know you did n't sign up for this , the whole crazy husband thing . jana : shh . you stop that , okay ? i most certainly did . `` in sickness and in health , `` remember ? kevin : thank you . jana : for what ? kevin : for being patient with me . i 've missed you so much . [ scene_break ] devon : so is your room okay ? you have everything you need , yeah ? virginia : it is wonderful , and it 's so fancy , and that bed ... devon : ( chuckles ) virginia : my poor old back can hardly wait . devon : well , i 'm glad that you 're comfortable . virginia : and it 's nice that you stopped by to check on me . devon : of course . virginia : and ana is puppy - sitting , huh ? devon : yeah , that 's right . it 's , uh , it 's lily and cane 's dog . just for tonight . virginia : that child has grown up so fast . devon : ( chuckles ) virginia : i would not have recognized her . and you , i am so happy to see you again . devon : same here , aunt virginia . virginia : it broke my heart when we lost touch , but yolanda -- that pour soul -- those horrible drugs just grabbed her by the throat and would n't let her go . but , honey , your mother was not always that way . devon : you mean , before she had me ? virginia : yolanda was a lovely woman . she had hopes and dreams like anyone and a beautiful singing voice . i always thought she 'd go places until she got mixed up with the wrong people . devon : well , let me tell you something -- you should hear ana 's voice . that 's a voice . virginia : and you , too . devon : yeah , well , uh ... ( chuckles ) virginia : now do n't be modest . i 've heard that you 've got quite a gift yourself . you got it from your mama . devon : mm . well , if that 's the truth , it 's the only thing she gave me . virginia : um , i brought this . i 've kept it for a long time . i thought maybe you might like to have it . devon : what is it ? virginia : it 's a letter yolanda wrote long ago . i found it all crumpled up and on the floor by her wastebasket in her room . i kept it because -- because i thought it might be important someday . it 's to your father . [ scene_break ] tyra : well , when you said that you would drive me home , i thought you meant to my place . neil : well , ana is in very good hands with devon and roxy . no need to hurry home , is there ? tyra : no , and when you put it that way ... tyra : so what are we toasting to ? neil : we are toasting to the second most beautiful woman ... ( glasses clink ) neil : at the reception tonight , after the bride , of course . tyra : oh , but , of course . ( chuckles ) ( glasses clink ) neil : cheers . tyra : cheers . [ scene_break ] mac : so what 's it like being back after having been gone for so long ? you think it 's true you ca n't go home again ? nina : uh , it 's a little weird , especially with all the memories of phillip around here . i 've walked out to his grave site a couple times and still ca n't really grasp that 's he 's -- he 's gone . but he is , and we move on , and now cane 's part of the landscape . it 's very strange . things change . mac : they do , and we have no control over it . nina : all right , i 'm heading to bed . mac : me , too . i have to get my book out of the car . nina : all right . mac : it 's been really nice spending time with you and getting to know you . nina : likewise . ( chuckles ) good night . mac : sleep well . nina : you , too . billy : uh ... ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] michael : oh , that 's what i call a date night . lauren : well , that 's just a preview of monte carlo . michael : oh , tomorrow , i will book our tickets ... or tonight . i can go online . or right now . i could do it on my p.d.a . lauren : ( laughs ) honey . honey , i am sure they 'll have seats left in the morning , okay ? michael : ( sighs ) lauren : you get the car , i 'll return the room key . michael : it 's a deal . i love you . have i told you that you make me feel like a teenager ? lauren : you mean we are n't ? shoot ! ( chuckles ) michael : you drop off the key , i 'll get the car . lauren : good plan . michael : all right . lauren : bye . michael : love you . lauren : love you . michael : love you . [ scene_break ] devon : `` my darling , i know you have big plans and warned me from the beginning that you were just passing through , but i fell in love with you anyway . when you moved on , you took a piece of my heart with you , but you left behind more than you know . i just gave birth to our son . `` devon : yolanda never mailed this ? virginia : no . devon : then my father -- he never knew about me ? virginia : no , baby . [ scene_break ] cane : wow . you 're just beautiful . lily : i feel beautiful . lily : ( chuckles ) cane : to you , mrs. ashby . lily : oh , my two favorite words . cane : ( sighs ) ( glasses clink ) lily : ( chuckles ) cane : i thought i 'd lost you forever . lily : well , now we will never be apart again , not ever . cane : i meant what i said at the ceremony about feeling rich beyond compare , 'cause i do n't want a dollar from the chancellors or anyone else . all i want is you , sweetheart . so are you in , or did you think you married the chancellor heir ? ( laughs ) lily : oh , my goodness . cane , i did not marry you for the money . i married you because i knew that you would never let me down . and even when i thought you did , you really did n't . cane : listen ... ( sets down glass ) ( sets down glass ) i 'm not perfect . i 'm far from it . from this moment forth , i promise you , i will never disappoint you again . lily : well , then i am in for the rest of our lives together . cane : i love you . lily : i love you . [ scene_break ] cordelia : ( cries ) [ scene_break ] mac : what are you doing here ? billy : i had to see you . mac : stay the hell away from me . billy : look , i know you 're mad , okay ? i know kevin 's your friend , but it 's a little hard for me to forget that he almost killed my niece , you know ? mac : this is about so much more than that . just leave . get out ! kay : you heard her , billy . go home now . [ next_on ] chloe : ( squeals ) billy : ( screams ) ooh , hi . howard : i came 'cause i know jana fisher was here . daniel : are you spying on me now ? mary jane : jack ? | daniel suggests that a picture be taken of cain and lily smushing the cake . everyone begins to giggle . murphy proposes a toast to cane and lily . virginia tells devon that tyra is not blood related to them at all . kay advises billy that he can fool some people , but he can not fool her . kay also tells billy that there is no reason why he and mac can not be together . lauren questions michael if he had heard from gloria . michael tells lauren that gloria is ignoring his calls . lauren tells michael to only concentrate on her and him tonight . mac tells jana that billy had been out of line over the remark that he had made to kevin . jill scoffs at the idea of a movie being made based on katherine 's book and vows to stop katherine . lily considers a career as an interior designer . jill whispers and tells billy that she is broke . billy offers her help . lauren and michael plan a trip to monte carlo to celebrate their anniversary . lauren surprises michael with a key to a hotel room where his brownies are hidden . amber serves daniel with an ultimatum concerning marriage . daniel tells amber that he is not ready to get married . billy follows mac home to talk to her . mac tries to get billy to leave , but billy refuses . kay walks out and orders billy to go home . |
lauren : ( sighs ) michael . sarah : aw , did you miss me , lauren ? lauren : aah ! michael : whoa ! what ? ! what ? ! what happened ? what ? lauren : ( gasping ) michael : what ? lauren : ( sobbing ) oh , sarah -- it was sarah ! she was here . michael : no , sweetie . no , no , it 's not sarah . it 's me . lauren : ( sobs ) michael : it 's me . sarah 's gone . sarah 's gone . lauren : ( sobs ) she never will be . she never will be . ( sobs ) michael : no , sweetie . sweetie . lauren : ( sobs ) michael : i wo n't . lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , jana ? are you here ? i knocked , but -- jana : be right there . kevin : i just wanted to check in , see if being here last night felt -- jana : felt what ? kevin : you know , normal . holy ... [ scene_break ] cane : no ! ( sighs ) lily : what ? cane : i ca n't call it `` breakfast in bed `` if you 're not in bed . lily : okay . ( laughs ) well , or if it 's on the floor . oh , my gosh . cane : you got it ? lily : yeah . cane : happy anniversary , mrs. ashby . lily : aw , right back at you , mr. ashby . cane : i 'm gon na love you till every last petal falls off , uh , every last rose . lily : but are they plastic ? cane : only one . lily : so that means that you 'll love me forever . cane : yes . lily : ( laughs ) cane : happy anniversary , baby . lily : thank you . [ scene_break ] billy : well , this is good . we 're catching up . we 're hanging out -- happy . rafe : oh , yeah , being on suspension 's doing wonders for my social life . billy : okay , for the last time , my mom 's a hothead , and i 'm sorry you got hurt in her `` adam in the cabin `` story . i 'm sorry . rafe : you know what ? job 's been wearing me down anyway . you think , `` public defender , champion of the little guy , `` but really , it 's all just a bunch of politics and glad - handing . billy : yeah ? you got a bead on something else ? rafe : private practice . you know , it 's gon na be a challenge getting started , though . billy : nah , that 's a piece of cake . you already have your first client . oh , look at me . rafe : yep , it 's true . billy : i 'm a mess . it 's true . ( laughs ) mac : good morning . billy : hey . mac : hi . billy : i 've got some good news on our buddy here . rafe : yeah , but let 's just keep it on the down - low for now , all right ? billy : do n't be a chicken . he 's starting his own private law practice . mac : congratulations ! that is big news . when you 're ready to go public , let me know . i 'll have a party at the bar . billy : look at you , ready to throw a party . ca n't even reac -- victoria : excuse us . excuse me . excuse us . billy : whoa ! excuse us . i 'm sorry . hey , hey , hey , hey . victoria : could you come over here now , please ? billy : firm hand , warm heart . victoria : what the hell are you thinking ? ( whispering ) how could you tell them ? [ scene_break ] ashley : well , you 'd think they could at least pixilate it so you would n't have to see ... everything . victor : ( sighs ) ashley : `` i 'd rather go naked than wear fur . `` i mean , i ca n't believe she did that . i still ca n't believe it . victor : this is utterly embarrassing . good god . well ... she 's acting out . it 's all impulsive stuff . she needs guidance . ashley : she 's about to get more than she bargained for . [ scene_break ] abby : oh , my god . look how many views i 've gotten . kent : yeah , that 's good . abby : it 's amazing . i 'm viewclick royalty already . woman : we watched you over and over last night , and sent it to our friends . abby : oh . ( laughs ) you 're so sweet . thank you . there 's way more where that came from . woman : ( chuckles ) abby : i have fans ! kent : ( chuckles ) well , `` the naked heiress `` will be the hottest reality show ever -- books , clothing line , records . can you sing ? abby : does it matter ? we need to make this happen now . kent : well , if you wo n't bring in a production company -- abby : no , no , i want full control . no suits telling me what i ca n't do . kent : whoever pays the bills makes the rules . abby : which is why i 'll have a check for you by lunch . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( quietly ) you had to open your big mouth , and now mac 's gon na go straight back to j.t . , and i may never see my son again . billy : ( quietly ) one of us needs more coffee , because you 're not making any sense . victoria : i heard all that . i heard it -- `` big news , congratulations , we 'll throw you a party . `` you told them . billy : it 's big news . it 's a game - changer , and the risk ... ( sighs ) wow . half of them end in disaster , really . yeah . and -- and -- and -- and new businesses ? ( exhales quickly ) wow , it 's a bad time for those . victoria : ho -- wait . wait . what ? billy : yeah , and especially opening something like a law practice ? i mean , rafe has guts . victoria : oh . congratulations to rafe . billy : yeah . i love your optimism . what is wrong with you ? victoria : ( sighs ) billy : i mean , come on . like mac would throw us a party if she thought we got hitched ? and maybe in that alternate universe , j.t . would split the bill . that 'd be nice of him . [ scene_break ] lily : you and i were married a year ago . feels like 20 . cane : ( laughs ) is that because our love is so deep and so powerful ? lily : yes . ( chuckles ) you know , i had no idea what marriage even meant before . and now it 's like cancer and deportation and twins on the way . now i really know . cane : and i know i love you more every day . you know , we 're living a miracle . other couples , you know , they would n't have made it . we have , and we will . ( cell phone rings ) lily : hey , aunt liv . yeah ... ( sighs ) i know . the clinical trial -- you need an answer . yeah , time is running out . [ scene_break ] kent : here 's the lens , okay ? set your purse down where i can get the best angle on the room . abby : and you 'll be recording ? kent : that is why you 're about to pay me the big bucks . go get 'em , `` heiress . `` abby : ( sighs ) let 's go get my money . ( sighs ) ( exhales ) victor : your first day back as c.e.o . of jabot . you must have your hands full . ashley : abby 's my priority , victor . we have to get a handle on this before she spins out even more . abby : mom . ashley : hi , honey . abby : hi , dad . victor : hi , sweetheart . ashley : we were just discussing what day it is . abby : my first check from brad 's estate . i know you two are busy , but if you 'd like to celebrate later ... my treat , obviously . ashley : well , that 's part of what we were talking about . abby : ( chuckles ) a party ? i - i was kidding . but if you want to , we we -- we can . ( chuckles ) victor : we were talking about your inheritance , sweetheart . ashley : ( sighs ) honey , you 're aware that brad left distribution of your annuity up to my discretion . abby : and now i 'm of age . ashley : but your father and i have changed our minds . we 're gon na hold off a little bit on that disbursement . victor : until we are certain that you 're old enough and mature enough to handle that kind of ... big money . abby : ( sighs ) kent : are you kidding me ? ! abby : ( chuckles ) you guys are joking , right ? ashley : i 'm afraid not . abby : that 's my money . you ca n't just say , `` whoops , tough luck . `` i - i have plans . ashley : what ? more animal protests ? victor : we 're gon na reevaluate the situation after a year , okay , sweetheart ? and meanwhile , we 'll give you a very generous allowance . ashley : and , honey , if you need anything beyond that , i mean , obviously , we can talk about it . abby : no . no , we ca n't talk about it . it 's my inheritance , mine , from brad and colleen , and it 's not like i 'm gon na go blow it on a thousand pairs of shoes or on crack . i have a business plan . i am my own mogul , and i want my money now ! victor : hmm . [ scene_break ] jana : i made tea . kevin : sure . thanks . jana : you 're staring at my hair . kevin : it 's cool . i -- you always like to do different things with your hair . you had streaks . i mean , red ones , blue ones . thanks . so this is like that ... but not . i mean , it 's great . it 's great . i just -- i was just wondering why . jana : i could n't sleep . kevin : were you scared ? was it about sarah , or being here alone ? jana : it was n't anything . i just went for a walk , and i saw a salon that was open . kevin : and ... and you just thought , `` shorter is better `` ? jana : i thought that a change might help . kevin : did it ? jana : i do n't know . kevin : well , you know what ? i think you just need some time . that 's all . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sighs ) michael : you okay ? lauren : it 's just so weird not to see kevin and jana here . michael : i know . okay , come on with me . step at a time -- left , right . see ? things will get back to normal very slowly . lauren : fen was so scared this morning when he heard me scream . michael : but you covered brilliantly . lauren : ( sighs ) yeah , it 's so brilliant to lie to your child . telling him i stubbed my toe ? michael : ( chuckles ) you stubbed your toe . lauren : because of sarah . she continues to hurt our lives . michael : she 's gone . lauren : because i killed her . i killed her , and i killed sheila , another thing our son is gon na find out about me . i thought the shadow of our lives ... i thought it was supposed to be gone . michael : it is . but i could tell you that a thousand times , and it still would n't make a difference until you know it here ... and you feel it here . lauren : i just need -- i need some time . michael : even i 'm smart enough to know that i ca n't fix this for you . ( sighs ) we need real help , and we need it as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] lily : cane , if getting those stem cells can hurt the babies -- cane : it 's a huge `` if . `` lily : yeah , but there 's still a chance ... cane : and they could help -- lily : and i ca n't take it . cane : and they could help save your life . lily : okay , that 's a pretty big `` if , `` too . cane : sweetheart , we need this . we really do . you get the stem cells , you get stronger , and you get through chemo . lily : yeah , which did n't even work the first time around . cane : and if we do nothing , sweetheart , i could lose you . lily : cane , you would have our children . cane : our children would not have a mother , all right ? listen , i would die for them . i would . i would die for them , but i 'm not gon na stand by and watch you sacrifice yourself on the thought that some small chance , the kids are gon na get hurt . i ca n't do that . lily : o - okay , what are the chances that i would even get ovarian cancer at my age ? pretty small . but yet , here i am with the cancer just growing inside of me . and if they stick a needle inside of mac 's stomach , and she gets an infection or loses amniotic fluid or something else happens to our babies and we lose them , you 're telling me that you could live with that ? cane : that would break my heart . lily : ( sighs ) cane : we could have that life we dreamed of . we could adopt kids . we can give them that love . but i ca n't do any of this if i do n't have you . lily : and you could make that choice ? cane : yes , i can make that choice , 'cause i choose you . [ scene_break ] victor : are you calm enough to discuss this now ? abby : yes , victor . let 's discuss this like adults . ( sighs ) ashley : okay , so what 's this business plan of yours ? abby : well , with careful branding and strategic planning , i can capitalize on the public 's appetite for glamour . i 'm gon na be a tv producer . ashley : really ? you want to go into television ? victor : hmm . what 's the show about ? abby : me . well , uh , a me - like character that i present to the public , like paris and kim and all the others . ashley : you 're talking about a reality show . abby : well , the buzzword right now is `` aspirational living '' -- giving the audience something to aspire to , in this case , my life -- rich and beautiful from not one , but two powerful families . people can watch my show and imagine what it 's like to be me . ashley : you 're actually serious about this . victor : so you intend to become the butt of late - night jokes and be on the cover of tabloids ? is that it ? ashley : abby , those `` stars , `` they turn into train wrecks . abby : only if they buy into their own hype . see , i - i - it 's -- it 's all about controlling the message . and my message is , i 'm not just a spoiled little rich girl . i have a social consciousness including defending animal rights . ashley : you mean to tell me that 's what that was about yesterday ? that little stunt you pulled ? you were n't trying to embarrass tucker ? you were just promoting yourself ? abby : it worked . ashley : oh , my god . abby : i 'm creating an audience . i 'm generating interest in me . victor : so you 're telling me that there 'll be cameras in our businesses , our homes ? abby : and stores and restaurants -- every waking moment . victor : really ? no kidding ? ai n't gon na happen . abby : i totally understand that . victor : sweetheart , what you have to understand is that i now , as we speak , pay a large security staff a lot of money to keep prying eyes away from our family . ashley : honey , this is a dangerous game . there 's a reason why famous people do n't want their children to be photographed . abby : well , you did n't mind when i was in `` restless style . `` ashley : this is different . are you listening ? listen to how you 're speaking about yourself , honey , like you 're a commodity . people are gon na think they own you , that they 're somehow entitled to know everything about you . abby : i have nothing to hide . these shows are a gold mine for someone with real star quality -- me ! look , i - i would be rich on my own . we would never have to talk about an allowance or my inheritance again . victor : you can generate an income by doing a normal job . you can work at jabot , at newman enterprises , whatever you prefer . abby : i 'd prefer my own show . victor : well , tough ! it 's not gon na happen . [ scene_break ] michael : she woke up screaming . kevin : jeez . about sarah ? michael : yep . kevin : ( sighs ) meanwhile , my wife looks at me like i 'm a piece of furniture . michael : well , you heard the doctor . that section of her brain has to heal . kevin : yeah . well , maybe the new do will just nudge that right along . jana cut all her hair off , said a change might help . as if things have n't changed enough with us the last few days . michael : you did n't tell her that , did you ? kevin : yes , i 'm a moron . no , i did n't tell her that . i just said , `` great . whatever works . `` the thing is , she does n't act like my wife anymore , and now she does n't look like her , either . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lauren : wow . jana : thanks . come in . lauren : so what made you do that ? if you do n't mind me asking . jana : kevin . lauren : kevin asked you to cut your hair ? jana : ( sighs ) um , he looks at me , and i know that he 's expecting something more . ( sighs ) affection , emotion . he wants it to be the way that it was . so i thought maybe if i changed something , he wo n't expect as much . lauren : i 'm so sorry . that 's , uh ... that 's sad . jana : i wish i could give him what he wants . but all i fe ... feel is tension , tension from kevin , all the time . the way he watches me ... lauren : i know what you mean . michael wants me to see somebody . jana : a doctor . yeah , that makes sense . lauren : yeah , but a doctor is n't gon na change the fact that some psycho bitch stole my face and terrorized my family . i ... ( sighs ) i look in the mirror , and , uh , sarah is there . ( sighs ) she 's ... she 's there . she 's ... she 's in my dreams . she 's everywhere . and she did this to me , and she did that to you . and i would kill her again if i could . ( sighs ) i know that you are going through your own hell . but i look at you , and i 'm so jealous . i 'm so jealous because you 're calm ... ( sniffles ) and -- and you 're coping , and i am -- i am ready to spin out of control at any minute . [ scene_break ] billy : you look lovely today . marriage suits you . victoria : if you say that word one more time -- billy : oh , oh , oh , oh , how about two words ? `` rum cake . `` victoria : ( sighs ) billy : you 're right . it does sound better . victoria : you know what also sounds very nice ? `` annulment . `` or better yet , a time machine , so we can go back in time and make it that this marriage never happened . billy : oh , come on , baby , how could the best days of our lives be such a mistake ? victoria : i did n't say that it was a mistake . billy : well , you do n't -- you do n't think this is a mistake ? you think it 's -- victoria : no . a mistake is putting a red sock in with a load of whites . this is an unmitigated disaster . mac : what 's a disaster ? victoria : uh ... the disaster ... billy : well , maybe not a total disaster . victoria : no , it is , actually , beyond . billy : it 's true . it 's a travesty of justice ... victoria : my brother being arrested -- billy : that , well , she lost custody of -- mac : that 's why you dragged billy away from the table ? billy : well , because it 's my fault . mac : what is ? billy : nick 's arrest . victoria : losing custody of -- well , clearly billy 's stories in `` restless style `` have injured my family and myself . mac : mm - hmm . billy : i 'm a bastard . victoria : ( sighs ) and his interference in my life ends here . billy : absolutely . i 'm -- i 'm done . i have learned my lesson . i am sorry . victoria : good . billy : yes . victoria : good , i 'm glad we 're clear on that . billy : as a bell . victoria : good . mac : you 're a mess , you know that ? billy : i have heard rumors to that affect . i have . mac : she 's a newman . billy : i 'm not so sure . she did n't clock me , and newmans , they like to throw punches . mac : you 're an abbott . billy : wait a minute . does that make us romeo and juliet ? ( gasps ) mac : we all know how well that turned out . billy : oh , that 's just ... cheap . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey . hey , hey , come in . come -- well ... ( chuckles ) that 's a dumb thing to say . `` come in . `` like you 're a guest . you 're not a guest . you know -- and you know that . i know you know that . i mean , you remember . you just do n't ... i 'm gon na stop talking now . michael : that 's something to consider . kevin : mm . your hair is great . jana : thank you . michael : your hair is great , too . lauren : thanks . ( chuckles ) jana : nothing changed while i was gone . kevin : well , that 's -- that 's good , right ? lauren : is it too soon for you to be here ? jana : no , it 's -- i sh -- i should be working . i should keep busy . lauren : hey , you know , there 's the boutique . now that amber and ... oh , you know , i -- i 'm short - staffed , and i 'd love to have you there . kevin : uh ... well , yeah , i mean , that 's cool if you want . jana : would -- would you rather i not ? kevin : ( sighs ) um , it 's just , uh , you know how the grinder always gets jammed , and you 're the only one that knows how to fix it ? well , when you were gone , the staff wanted me to get a new one , and i said , `` no , `` because i knew you 'd be back , and i knew you 'd be upset with me for throwing away machinery that was just gon na end up in a landfill , so ... so i kept it , even though it sucks , because i knew you would be back . jana : um , thank you for the offer , but i think i will continue to work here . i 'm gon na take a look at the grinder now . kevin : that would be ... ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : honey , do you know how much i admire you and really appreciate your drive for independence ? i really do . victor : you should use that energy to do something practical . i mean , get a business degree , law degree . and then once you 've proven yourself , then we 'll discuss your inheritance , okay ? abby : you really think this is up to you , that you say , `` no , `` and i 'm just gon na listen ? ashley : well , that 's generally how it works , honey . we 're your parents . abby : you 're hilarious . victor : abby , please do n't talk to your mother that way . abby : or what ? what do you think that the two of you can possibly do to me that you have n't already done ? ashley : oh , you mean , like love you and try to protect you ? oh , yeah , abby , we are so cruel . abby : `` brad 's your dad . no , victor is . we 're moving to l.a. , to london , to the ranch . no , not the ranch . anywhere but the ranch . `` you take off for france , and you follow him there . you save him . you guys get married , and then you split up , and now you 're with nikki . and you ? you were n't going to work , and now you 're back being the big cheese c.e.o . , but that 'll probably change by next week , 'cause who can keep track of it ? i need to grow up ? i need to be more responsible ? i 've had the best examples in the world for that , have n't i ? [ scene_break ] ( vacuum cleaner stops ) cane : all right , the floor can wait . this conversation ca n't , okay ? lily : ( sighs ) cane , there is nothing that you can say that i have n't already thought of , okay ? it all comes back to the babies . someday , a little boy and a little girl are gon na come into this world , and i am not gon na do anything to stop that . ( cane sighs ) lily : and if my selfishness hurt them or if they stopped existing , i ... i would n't want to live . there 's no middle ground , okay ? i wo n't do it . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] abby : ( sighs ) just let me think . ( sighs ) kent : you said the money was a lock . i have a camera crew and stylist on standby . who 's gon na pay their holding fees ? 'cause i 'm done flushing my cash down this drain . abby : who am i ? i am `` the naked heiress , `` not some poser who showed up at one a - list party and called herself rich and famous . i 'm an abbott and a newman , and i will get the money . kent : yeah , you do that . abby : ( sighs ) billy : that went well . mac is none the wiser , although she does think that you and i are having wild , hot , passionate sex . she just does n't know that we 're legally allowed to do so . victoria : oh , good . i feel so much better now . my sister , your niece . abby : hey . billy : hey ! abby : hey . ( giggles ) billy : i thought your birthday was in november . abby : you know it is . billy : oh , i got confused with your whole birthday suit thing yesterday . thank you very much for making sure i never check viewclick again . abby : ( laughs ) yeah , i was taking a stand . victoria : no , you were making a scene . i 'm not judging . i just do n't want to see you making things harder on yourself than they have to be . billy : yeah , i mean , it 's not all trust funds and stock options being an abbott . victoria : or a newman . billy : you just got ta learn to duck and cover a little bit . victoria : he is absolutely right . abby : oh , like you did when you posed nude , and dad had to buy that entire magazine company ? or , oh , wait , page six declared you `` model - izer of the year . `` billy : ( whispers ) `` model - izer of the year . `` yeah . abby : yeah . you two are beacons of discretion . we come from famous families . i intend to make it work for me . billy : ( normal voice ) well , good luck with that . victoria : we are just saying do n't act on impulse . think things through . trust me , it always comes back to bite you in the end . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ashley : a reality show . victor : yeah . ashley : oh , my god . victor : exposing herself and her family . ashley : literally , if yesterday is any indication . victor : well , she burst into tears after that debacle , and now today 's outburst . ashley : well , yesterday was just a con so that we would n't be angry with her . today 's reprimand was extremely real . victor : yeah . well , you know , she 's suffered an enormous loss in the past year . ( sighs ) what do you think ? do you think you should reconsider coming back here to work ? ashley : excuse me ? victor : well , she 's acting out . do you think maybe she needs more of your supervision and consistency ? ashley : exactly how much parenting have you managed ? i mean , in between arrests . and buying her a horse does n't count . you know , if she 's out of control , it 's not just my fault . [ scene_break ] ( vacuum cleaner droning ) ( vacuum cleaner stops ) cane : hey . how you doing ? you okay ? mac : hi , yeah . we 're all fine . how are you ? cane : uh , i 'm okay . you know , first anniversary . ( sighs ) i 'm afraid it might be the last . mac : so this was n't exactly a chance meeting . let 's sit down . cane : ( sighs ) um , i need your help . olivia needs , uh , a decision to be made about the clinical trial , and , um , i ca n't get lily to agree to do it . mac : and you want me to talk to her ? cane : yeah , that would be great . you know , i - i -- 'cause i know after you 've had time , you know , to think about it , you know , you know it 's the right thing to do , and then you 'd go and talk to lily , and that way , she 's gon na go with it -- mac : cane , stop . i ca n't . cane : ( sighs ) its okay . just -- you tell her . tell her i came , and i talked to you , and i asked you to do it . it 's all right . do n't worry about that . mac : i 'm not worried about stepping on toes . i want lily to be well . i want her to see these babies grow up and graduate and get married and have babies of their own . but i ca n't ask her to take that risk because i feel the same way . i wo n't agree to anything that 's gon na put the babies in danger . i 'm sorry . i just ca n't . [ scene_break ] michael : kevin . kevin . it 's creepy . kevin : i know . i know . i have to stop following her and watching her every move . lauren : yeah , she 's really been through it . she has some healing to do . kevin : i know . i know she needs her space , and i know you guys need your space , so ... so feel free to say no . michael : huh ? what ? to what ? kevin : to my crashing on your couch for a while , just so i do n't crowd her . michael : oh , i do n't know . um ... lauren : we 'd love to . michael : honestly ? lauren : yeah ! yeah , fen would love it . and , you know , whatever we can do to help the two of you , we 're there for you , okay ? kevin : ( sighs ) thank you , guys , so much . ( inhales deeply ) this gives me time . michael : no , no . i can hear the gears turning . that 's not good . kevin : it 's very good . michael : kevin . kevin : i am gon na make jana fall in love with me all over again . how hard can that be ? michael : wow . kevin : thanks for your help with the grinder . would you like to go out with me ? jana : excuse me ? kevin : would you like to go out with me on a date ? you know , dinner , or a movie ? or we could go bowling . you know , you do that really funny dance when you get a strike . i mean , you do n't have to dance . i have no expectations or anything . just , uh , just a date . jana : okay . kevin : okay . lauren : is he smiling ? michael : but she 's not . lauren : it 's gon na take time . michael : yeah , for all of us . have you thought about what i said ? lauren : you mean about going to see somebody ? ( sighs ) part of me hates that . you know , having to relive all that time in the cage . but , um , i know -- i know i have to do it . you know , um , for fen and for us . michael : we 'll go slow . lauren : yeah , will you tell me that the next time i decide to get cocky ? ( sighs ) talking to patty pretending to be sarah was not a good idea . michael : huh ? what the -- when the hell did that happen ? where was i ? when -- lauren : um , you were in court , and , uh , phyllis and sharon wanted to get information out of patty about adam , and , um , patty did n't know that sarah was dead . so for nick 's sake , i went in to see patty and played the part of sarah , and all that got us was nothing . michael : that 's the stupidest thing i 've -- no wonder you 've been having nightmares . look , nice of you to try as a friend , but not again -- never , as in never again . lauren : yeah . mm , not too soon for me . michael : l - lauren , we are going to exorcise sarah from our lives forever . lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : so did you talk to the lawyer about the annulment yet ? billy : right , the annulment . you know , i 've had a lot on my plate . i went on this kick - ass jamaican vacation . there were no phones . victoria : yeah , and no cable , no bed , i know . billy : look , little lady . you 're able to start this wrecking ball just as easy as i am . victoria : i know . well , i called michael , and i could n't reach him . billy : all right , well , then i could just ask rafe right ... now . except for he left . i missed him by that much . [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm not holding you responsible for her behavior , all right ? all i 'm saying is that -- that -- well , i think you 're reacting right now the way she does . ashley : i am not gon na do this . i will not do this right now . abby is the one that 's overreacting , and it 's our job to rein her in . victor : agreed . we 'll present a united front . but you know she 'll pout . ashley : she 's very good at pouting . victor : all right , i think eventually she 'll see that we have her best interests in mind . she 'll forget about this idiotic , obnoxious reality show , for heaven 's sake . [ scene_break ] abby : and believing that freak adam who did nothing but lie ? did anyone even say they were sorry about what happened with your aunt estella ? rafe : no , the damage has been done . sorry is n't gon na fix anything at this point . abby : ( scoffs ) well , you know how my dad is -- always right . my mother can be the exact same way . they do n't realize that other people have rights and feelings . you know , we could help each other -- fight back , show them that they 're not in charge of the entire universe . rafe : you and me ? abby : be my lawyer . my parents are trying to keep me from my inheritance . i want to sue them for what 's rightfully mine . [ next_on ] frank : well , look who 's here . like father , like son , huh ? victoria : how do i fight j.t . when he has the law on his side ? tucker : the reason you have full custody of your son is because i stepped in to make that happen . i want you to return the favor . | lauren is with michael in bed but is shaken when she imagines seeing sarah . kevin stops by to see jana and sees that she had all her hair cut off . cane serves lily breakfast in bed to celebrate their anniversary . billy and rafe catch up with each other 's plans . billy apologizes to rafe for jill 's article in the newspaper about rafe being at the cabin with adam and the rest of the newman family . rafe mentions to billy about opening up his own private practice . mac approaches billy and rafe and finds out that rafe is opening up his own law office . mac offers to throw him a party . victoria interrupts them and pulls billy away , demanding to know how he could have told them . billy lets her know that rafe is opening up his own law office and mac is throwing him a party . victoria blames billy that she may never see reed again . while looking at a website of abby , victor and ashley can not believe their eyes that abby would pose nude in front of cameras . abby marvels at how many people are watching her website . a woman lets abby know that she watched abby 's website over and over . olivia calls lily to get her decision about the clinical trial . cane tries to persuade lily to go through with the clinical trial , but she refuses . abby comes to see victor and ashley to get her first inheritance check , but they refuse to give her any of the money which angers abby . abby tells victor and ashley her plans for the reality show , but victor forbids abby to do this . lauren visits jana to let her know that michael wants her to see someone . mac interrupts billy and victoria discussing a disaster and questions them about it . billy and victoria quickly cover up what they were discussing . cane asks mac to talk lily into going through with using the stem cells from the babies , but he refuses to talk to her . kevin asks jana out on a date , and she accepts . abby asks rafe to be her lawyer to sue victor and ashley . |
billy : yeah , well , no sleep will do that to you . rafe : i , uh , i heard about your sister 's accident . ( sighs ) poor tucker . billy : yeah , and if that was n't enough drama ... ( clears throat ) now i 'm fighting for custody of both of my daughters . rafe : well , uh , you know that i 'll , uh , i 'll do whatever i can to help you . billy : you know , after the scene in the hospital chapel this morning ... ( scoffs ) well ... i 'm worried about lucy , man . rafe : from what you were saying on the phone earlier , i do n't think phyllis has any intention of honoring her agreement to let the baby stay with you and victoria . billy : she acts like lucy 's hers , like she 's not daniel 's . this is ridiculous . rafe : until he comes up with some kind of a decision , and we see how this whole thing plays out legally , you 're in a state of limbo , bud . billy : okay , so what do we do about delia ? rafe : delia is safe now , and jana being her nanny is obviously no longer an issue , so maybe you and chloe can find a way to work things out . billy : okay , i 'll -- i 'll -- i 'll go today . i 'll do some groveling . rafe : whatever it takes , shoot . i , uh , i got ta get to court . billy : i got it , man . it 's on me . rafe : all right , well , uh , good luck , and , uh , keep me in the loop , okay ? billy : ( clears throat ) put this on my tab ? thanks . adam : the receptionist at the magazine told me you were here . billy : well , no raise for her . what do you want ? adam : an article in `` restless style `` dispelling any rumors that sharon committed suicide . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) sharon : you 're lucky , fanny . your life 's so simple . i do n't care what the strangers think . but , i mean , my kids ... you know , what if they believe this garbage about me killing myself ? noah ... and faith , my little girl , i just miss her so much . piper : sheri ? sharon : ( sniffles ) oh , hey . hi , piper . piper : are you okay ? sharon : yeah , of course . i 'm fine . piper : you do n't look okay . sharon : i 'm just a little sad . piper : about what ? sharon : well -- oh . some people , they just , um , they think i did something that i did n't do . piper : well , ca n't you just tell them the truth ? sharon : i tried that , and , um , they did n't believe me . piper : is doc sam here ? sharon : uh , no , but he 'll be back soon . what 's up ? piper : my dad built a pen for fanny . he said i could bring her home today . sam : hey . sharon : ( gasps ) sam : look what i found out shivering by the side of the road . piper : ( gasps ) sharon : ohh . piper : it 's so cute . sharon : oh , is he okay ? ( fanny bleats ) sam : i ca n't see any injuries . i think he 's just scared , and from the way he just scarfed down the treat i just gave him , just really , really hungry . sharon : well , you could n't have picked a better place to recover from whatever it is you 've been through . [ scene_break ] victor : i 've asked the staff to pack your bags . diane : i 'm calling a lawyer . victor : you can call a bevy of lawyers if you wish . it 's gon na be useless , because they 'll tell you the same thing . our prenuptial agreement will take effect only after the first year of marriage . diane : what about all your promises to take care of me , huh ? victor : you 'll land on your feet . now get your things and get out . [ scene_break ] kevin : now go . chloe : it is so sad , is n't it ? kevin : and on the night before his and ashley 's wedding . michael : his accident seems to be all anyone is talking about this morning . kevin : it 's just so random . one minute , you 're about to say , `` i do `` ... chloe : then the next , you get mowed down in the street . michael : oh , nice . i spoke with victor earlier . he said abby should be out of the hospital in a day or two . chloe : well , that 's good news . michael : there 's more , if anything about jana 's death can be called good . kevin : what ? what is it ? michael : well , the coroner and the private pathologist i hired to conduct an independent autopsy confirmed that jana died of a brain aneurysm . chloe : so it was natural causes . kevin : i still wish i 'd known . michael : all right , listen to me . these reports ... they state that nobody -- nobody could have done anything . look , and you 'll be happy to know the case against you is closed . [ scene_break ] jill : poor ashley . can you imagine the guilt she 's gon na live with if , god forbid , tucker does n't make it ? colin : well , it 'll be tough , but she 'll survive . jill : yeah , we both lost a child , and we got through it . do n't know if we 'll ever get over it , but we got through it . colin : well ... no , i have n't , but , oh , i found the most adorable baby clothes . they just came into fenmore 's . well , why do n't we take them over then ? jill : great . okay . uh , i want to check in with katherine , though , and see if there 's anything i can do for her . colin : oh , wait , wait , wait . you go to the hospital , and i 'll take over the bag of goodies . [ scene_break ] lily : ( gasps ) cane . i ca n't believe that you 're here in our home . h - how did you ... cane : i 'm learning as i go , just as you are . lily : well , i brought the twins to the cemetery like you asked , but you never showed up . cane : yeah . i , uh , i ca n't control how things work . i 've missed you guys . you know that ? somehow , we can make this work . lily : well , i mean , what -- what if whatever it is keeps you from coming back again ? cane : i 'll always find a way to get to you , baby . lily : ( sighs ) i know this ca n't be real , but ... i just need you so much . cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : why me ? adam : well , because , uh , it 'll carry more weight coming from `` restless style . `` billy : how do you figure ? adam : you 're always so quick to condemn her , so why would you make excuses for her now ? billy : you got a point . adam : that editorial you did on cane after he died -- that 's the kind of piece i 'm after . billy : i did that for lily and her kids . adam : mm - hmm . what about sharon 's kids ? do n't you think they deserve to know that their mother would n't have taken her own life ? [ scene_break ] sharon : ( laughs ) hey , who 's takin ' this bath ? you or me ? piper : ( chuckles ) sam : you know , a nice meal , some soap , warm water ... sharon : ( chuckles ) sam : the world does n't seem so frightening anymore , does it , little guy ? sharon : yeah . piper : let 's name him . sam : well , we may need to hold off on that for now . he possibly could already have a name . you want to finish up here ? i guess i should find out if somebody 's missin ' this little scamp , huh ? sharon : sure . sam : all right . sharon : good doggy . ( laughs ) piper : if doc sam ca n't find his owner , maybe you can keep him so you wo n't be so lonely after fanny leaves . sharon : oh , that 's sweet of you . you 're very sweet . piper : it 's hard to be by yourself . sharon : well , sometimes that 's the way things have to be . piper : will you come and visit her ? sharon : i 'd like that . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] diane : and what am i supposed to tell kyle ? victor : tell him that he can stay if he wants . diane : without me ? please , like that would ever happen . victor : what are you looking for ? diane : my jewelry . it is n't here . victor : i know . diane : you took it back ? victor : i want that engagement ring as well . diane : this was a gift . they were all gifts . victor : gifts contingent upon the fulfillment of a business contract that is now null and void . diane : because you wanted to end a marriage so you could be with your precious nikki ! ( ring hits the floor ) victor : you leave her out of it , diane . diane : why should i ? you obviously could n't , which actually surprises me , beca -- because you practically begged me to marry you . victor : what you and i had was a business arrangement , diane jenkins , no more . diane : i actually tried to be a good wife to you . victor : ( chuckles ) by arranging a tryst with tucker mccall ? diane : i agreed to meet tucker only after you waved annulment papers in my face . victor : and now he 's in a coma fighting for his life . diane : i told you . he invited me . victor : i do n't give a damn who invited you . it could have been the devil himself . diane : victor , please do n't do this . victor : i 'm going to call security . diane : and where am i supposed to go ? victor : who the hell cares ? that 's your problem . let 's go . diane : and just so you know , while you were cozying up to your ex , i paid a visit to mine . victor : jack abbott ? diane : do you remember that night last week when you found out that abby sold jack her shares of newman ? i tried to comfort you . and you pushed me away , so i went to jack abbot and he let me in . victor : after what you told the cops about his sister , he ai n't gon na welcome you back . [ scene_break ] chloe : well ... ( sighs ) that 's a relief , huh ? kevin : no -- no prison jumpsuits for us , babe . chloe : well , i was worried , you know ? wrestling over the gun ... kevin : it did n't do anything . ( sighs ) messed up . she may not have even known what she was doing . chloe : here i thought that she was just the mayor of crazy town . kevin : i should have recognized this erratic behavior from when she had her brain tumor . chloe : hey , hey , hey , hey . come on . michael told you there was nothing that you could have done . kevin : you know , jana did a bunch of bad things , but she had a lot of good in her , too . chloe : well , yeah . you would n't have married her if she had n't . hey , why do n't -- why do n't you have a memorial service for her ? kevin : that 's a great idea . it gives her friends a chance to say good - bye , and , uh , we can lay her to rest . chloe : yeah . kevin : okay . chloe : who you gon na call ? kevin : the medical examiner 's office . kevin : hi , uh , my name is kevin fisher . i 'm , uh , jana fisher 's ex - husband , and , i was calling to speak to somebody about picking up ... her remains . what ? what do you mean the body 's gone ? [ scene_break ] piper : do you think someone abandoned him ? sharon : ohh , who could abandon this precious baby ? piper : ( sighs ) i bet he has a family , people who love him and miss him and who really want him back if they knew where he was . i 'm glad doc sam rescued him before he got hurt . sharon : mm . that seems to be his specialty , huh ? sam : ( sighs ) sharon : hey , what 's that ? sam : this is a microchip reader . sharon : oh . sam : let 's see . hey , buddy . ( microchip reader beeps ) sharon : ( gasps ) sam : bingo . i 'll go call his owners , see what we can do about getting you back home . sharon : ohh . piper : 'cause there 's no place like home . sharon : ( laughs ) i love that movie . [ scene_break ] billy : sharon was a friend of mine , and i do n't think for a second that she killed herself , so i am writing an article , but it 's not for you . i 'm gon na do it for her , okay ? diane : ( sighs ) spare me the `` i told you so 's , `` jack . you got what you wanted . we 're out of victor 's . i do n't know . so maybe -- maybe you could just let kyle stay with you until i figure it out . thank you . diane : ( sighs ) what 's the matter ? you 've never seen despair and desperation before ? adam : this kind of despair and desperation can only be caused by my father . diane : he 's having our marriage annulled , and he kicked me off the ranch without a cent . adam : well , at least he did n't try and frame you for murder . there 's always that . diane : ( chuckles ) no , he almost drove me to it . ( laughs ) adam : so what are you gon na do now ? diane : i 'm really embarrassed to say ... i have nowhere to go . adam : why do n't you come home with me ? [ scene_break ] michael : i 'm glad abby was n't hurt seriously . victor : ( sighs ) a car crash like that could have been much , much worse . michael : uh , well , um ... tell ashley to call if she needs anything . victor : i will . now i would like you to ... draw up an amendment to my annulment agreement with diane jenkins , okay ? michael : oh . what would you like to amend ? victor : the part that deals with the financial settlement . michael : does diane know about this ? victor : she does n't live here anymore . will you draw up the papers ? michael : sure . right away . victor : another thing that bothers me that needs to be ... dealt with legally , i guess -- how do i get that destructive , obnoxious son adam out of sharon 's house ? [ scene_break ] lily : what 's it like when you 're not with me ? cane : it 's kind of like a dream , you know , where you can remember little bits , but you do n't remember everything . lily : can you talk to anyone else ? cane : no , baby . just you . lily : ( chuckles ) well , that 's not very reassuring that i 'm the only person in this town who sees ghosts . cane : i think maybe my love for you and the babies has ... has brought me back . ( knock on door ) colin : lily ? you all right in there ? lily : um , i 'm gon na try and get rid of him . lily : hi , colin . colin : uh , jill sent these gifts over for the children . lily : oh , okay , um , thank you . will you just tell her thank you for me ? colin : are they up ? i 'd love to see them . lily : no , no , no . they 're -- they 're napping . colin : then who are you talking to ? there 's nobody here . cane : he ca n't see me . lily : i , um , i was just -- i was praying . colin : you seem a little out of it . lily : yeah , i 'm ... ( sighs ) i 'm fine . i just -- i was n't expecting company . [ scene_break ] woman : whisper , come here , baby . ohh . sharon : there 's your mom . woman : ( makes kissing noises ) ( laughs ) sharon : ( laughs ) sam : you said on the phone a truck backfired or something ? woman : yeah , he got spooked and just slipped his collar and ran off . sharon : oh , you must have been frantic . woman : oh , you have no idea . i put up signs everywhere . sam : that chip 's the only reason i knew where to call . woman : i 'm really grateful . piper : bye , whisper . bye . sam : well , you might want to think about using a harness next time . a bit more difficult for them to sneak out of those . well ... sharon : ( chuckles ) piper : yeah , i should go , too . i have chores . sam : i 'll give you a lift . piper : can i bring fanny with me ? sam : you , uh , you think you 're ready to take care of her ? sharon : her father built a pen . sam : is that right ? piper : my parents finally got a day off from work . we went to the feed store , and they got everything we needed for her . i saved up my allowance since christmas to pay for it . sam : ( blows raspberry ) let me go get her . sharon : wow , exciting . piper : yeah . sharon : you finally get to take her home . piper : i 'm so happy . sharon : ( gasps ) she 's gon na love her new home . i just know it . piper : do n't worry . sharon : you 're gon na be a great mom for her . piper : do n't worry . i 'll take really good care of her . sharon : i know . piper : i promise . sharon : and i 'll come see her soon . piper : okay , you better . sharon : i will . ( chuckles ) ( gasps ) okay . you be a good lamb for piper , okay ? and you kick butt in that 4-h contest . piper : she will . sam : i wo n't be long . sharon : okay . bye , fanny . piper : bye . thanks . [ scene_break ] victor : i gave that house to nicholas and sharon when they got married . upon their divorce , nicholas wanted to make sure that sharon and noah had a home . michael : well , um , legally , sharon could leave it to whomever she chooses . victor : wait a minute . does that mean that you think it 's impossible to evict adam from that place ? michael : well , it 's not gon na be easy . victor : i do n't care if it 's easy . find a way . do it , all right ? [ scene_break ] diane : you want me to live with you ? adam : strictly platonic . diane : why would you do this for me ? adam : that 's a good question . i feel a sort of obligation to anyone my father has screwed over . diane : then i 'm your girl . adam : so what do you say ? the black sheep son that he loathes , the trophy wife that he 's thrown under the bus -- we 'll be within shouting distance from him , and there ai n't a damn thing he can do about it . [ scene_break ] sam : well , good - byes are never fun . sharon : well , she was a lamb . sam : ( chuckles ) does n't mean you 're not gon na miss her , you know ? sharon : piper was just so happy . sam : yeah . her parents work really long hours . i think it 's gon na be good for both of them . sharon : i agree . sam : but you know what , `` nurse sheri `` ? this place is never empty for very long . sharon : ( chuckles ) sam : the sky 's gettin ' pretty dark . sharon : you think a storm 's coming ? sam : eh , it 's possible . better get the horses in the barn just to be on the safe side , make sure the animals are secure . sharon : okay , let 's go . sam : yeah . [ scene_break ] kevin : so some relative from england had jana 's body shipped there . chloe : i thought her parents were dead . kevin : yeah , they are . chloe : well , i 'm sure she has other relatives . kevin : but i think she would have told me about that , right ? chloe : yeah . did he give you any names ? kevin : no , he said he could n't because we 're divorced . chloe : you know , maybe you should just drop the whole service idea . kevin : ( sighs ) yeah , maybe . chloe : i 'm thinking about dropping something else . kevin : oh ? what 's that ? chloe : my custody suit against billy . i already caused him to lose lucy . kevin : well , you had no idea that child protective services was gon na get involved . chloe : yeah , well , i mean , he just defended jana . he made me so furious , and i admit , i kind of overreacted . but jana 's gone now , and i really do n't want him to lose delia , too . kevin : that 's good . you know , billy may be an ass , but he 's a great dad , and delia is crazy about him . chloe : i know . billy : ( clears throat ) chloe : i 'm -- i 'm really sorry - to hear about ashley and abby . billy : look , can we , uh , talk ? kevin : go ahead . chloe : okay . billy : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] colin : so how was katherine , dear katherine ? jill : never saw her . colin : why is that ? jill : oh , tucker 's door was closed , you know ? and she was in there with the doctors , and i did n't want to intrude . colin : what 's really goin ' on ? jill : nothin ' . i just was n't sure katherine would want to see me . that 's all . colin : then maybe i should come back to the hospital with you . jill : yeah , maybe . colin : well , you 're gon na be much happier once you 've seen her . jill : why do n't you how your visit with lily went ? colin : well , the kids were asleep . jill : so what ? colin : i 'm worried about her , jill . jill : what , is she ill ? colin : not physically . jill : what do you mean , `` not physically `` ? colin : there 's something going on with that girl . [ scene_break ] lily : gosh , i thought colin would never leave . and he could n't even see you . i mean , that was so weird talking to him trying to pretend like you were n't even standing right there . baby : ( cries ) cane : ( sighs ) how i 've missed that sound . lily : um , i 'll -- i 'll be right back . you wo n't leave , right ? cane : um , not if i can help it . [ scene_break ] billy : okay , i think we can both agree that uh , we want what 's best for our daughter . chloe : and if either of us has concerns ... billy : we ca n't just blow the other one off , yes . chloe : i was right about jana . you know , there was something wrong with her . but i guess she was n't as crazy as i thought , and it turns out that she just had a brain aneurysm . billy : and i , um , should have listened to you . jana was n't exactly the best choice as a nanny . chloe : ( sighs ) more like the nanny from hell . ( chuckles ) billy : and you have n't listened to me about kevin . he 's crazy . chloe : are you kidding me ? he is the one that persuaded jana to bring delia and lucy back to the church . billy : i 'm still not convinced it was n't part of the kidnapping in the first place . chloe : oh , i mean , really ? are you really gon na still stay on that whole trip ? billy : all right , wait . do n't -- do n't -- do n't -- chloe : no , come on . look . you ? the one who buys babies ? billy : do n't start that with me . chloe : no , you listen to me , liam , `` the king of the new york party circuit . `` billy : and i seem to remember you being right there with me , and you 'd probably still be there if you had n't gotten pregnant . chloe : yeah , well , at least i do n't have a gambling problem . billy : no , you have a lying problem . you convinced cane that delia was his , and how many times have you been arrested since hanging out with kevin and his wack - job mother ? chloe : you do n't know kevin like i do , and if you did , you would see that he is caring . he 's loving . he is a good person . billy : stop ! he is a bad influence on my daughter . chloe : our daughter , soon to be my daughter , once i get full custody . [ scene_break ] michael : who pays the taxes on the land around sharon 's house ? victor : who the hell do you think ? i do . michael : so it is as if it were an island in the middle of an ocean of your land . victor : if you 're suggesting what i think you are , you 're brilliant . michael : that 's why i charge you so much . victor : ( chuckles ) yes . michael : ( chuckles ) victor : yes . well , draw up the damn papers . we 'll see what happens , okay ? [ scene_break ] diane : as we drove through the gate , i had this incredible urge to shout , `` i 'm back ! `` adam : ( laughs ) diane : ( laughs ) adam : you know , it 's gon na be pretty nice to have somebody around . diane : it ca n't be easy for you being around sharon 's things . adam : yeah . well , i have n't really been able to bring myself to pack any of it . in a strange way -- i know this sounds weird , but , uh , it 's kind of comforting having 'em around . it 's almost like she 's not gone . [ scene_break ] sharon : whoo ! wow , you were n't kidding ... sam : ( sighs ) sharon : about the weather changing . sam : ( sighs ) sharon : ( sighs ) sam : ( scoffs ) sharon : ( chuckles ) sam : thanks very much for the help with the animals . sharon : whew ! any time . sam : you never know how bad this is gon na get . sharon : ( sighs ) sam : when the rain comes down too fast for the hard ground to absorb , the flash flooding can be pretty severe . i mean , you 're more than welcome to ride it out with me up at the house . [ scene_break ] chloe : i ca n't believe that jerk . kevin : look , you ca n't let billy get to you like this . chloe : he had no right to speak to me like that . kevin : what are you gon na do ? chloe : there is no way in hell that i am actually gon na drop that custody suit now . kevin : babe , look . i know you 're angry , but this needs to be about delia . chloe : he makes decisions without considering the consequences . he bought a baby on the black market . who does that ? kevin : ( sighs ) will you promise me that you 'll at least calm down a little before you make a decision , yet ? chloe : i already made up my mind . i 'm suing him for full custody . kevin , it 's the only way that i can make sure that delia is safe . [ scene_break ] billy : i mean , what a hypocrite -- callin ' me a bad father ? i mean , that girl 's got so many skeletons in her closet , i swear that she could fill a graveyard . rafe : you two did n't smoke a peace pipe like i -- billy : no , we did n't smoke a peace pipe . we did n't smoke anything . this was a disaster . it was a horrible idea , and she 's acting like she 's `` little miss prim and proper , `` and nothing could be further from the truth . she 's a miserable little person . i mean , before she had deedee , all she did was party and bed - hop , and then she told cane that he was the father , when she knew damn well that i was . and now what is she doing ? she 's dating this crazy chipmunk wack - job kevin . it 's driving me nuts . rafe : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey . you do n't have to convince me . i 'm on your side , man . billy : well , look , i - i do n't want it to get ugly , but it is ugly . and i swear if she tries to take my daughter away from me , we 're gon na countersue for full custody , okay ? [ scene_break ] ( wind howls ) ( thunder crashes ) ( thunder crashes ) sharon : ( gasps ) oh ! sam : ( sighs ) sharon : hey . wow . the storm we 're having . it 's pretty crazy out there . sam : whew . sharon : what 's all that stuff ? sam : ( sighs ) i got a battery - powered lantern , a radio , in case the power goes out . i have got water , crackers , peanut butter ... sharon : ( chuckles ) sam : chocolate . if you 're gon na stay out here and rough it , well , i 'm gon na do it with ya . sharon : oh , you do n't have to do that . sam : oh , yeah , i do . i 'm not gon na leave you all alone with all the chocolate . sharon : ( laughs ) a chess board ? sam : yeah , it helps pass the time . you play ? sharon : only to win . sam : well , bring it on . sharon : ( laughs ) ( thunder crashes ) sharon : all right . we 'll see -- ( knock on door ) sam : hey , piper . ( thunder crashes ) sharon : piper , what are you doing out in this weather ? sam : what 's wrong ? piper : ( voice breaking ) its fanny . she got out of her pen . she 's in the storm all by herself , and i ca n't find her . sam : it 's okay . i 'll go . i 'll go . piper : ( sobs ) sharon : okay , i - i 'll go with you . piper : me , too . sharon : no , sweetie , why do n't you stay here , because fanny might find her way back to the barn , okay ? sam : do me a favor . you got ta call your parents and let 'em know where you are so they do n't worry when they get home , all right ? i 'll find her . sharon : okay . ( thunder crashes ) [ scene_break ] adam : guestroom okay ? diane : yeah , it 's perfect . i owe you one . adam : okay , i will remember that one day when i need a favor from you . diane : no , i 'm serious . really , i do n't know what i would have done if you did n't invite me here . adam : why do n't you call your hubby and tell him what your new forwarding address is ? diane : um , i think maybe i could just use a breath before we go another round , okay ? adam : you know what 's gon na be especially rewarding about this ? my father will never see this coming . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) i 've taken steps to put your plan into action . michael : it 's a long shot , but it just might work . victor : now we 'll just sit back and wait ... ( sighs ) for the right time . michael : ( chuckles ) patience has never been one of your virtues , victor . victor : no , it has n't . but i can hardly wait to see adam 's expression when he finds out what we have in store for him . [ scene_break ] jill : maybe she was just praying like she said . colin : i 'm walking up the path towards the door , and i see her through the window , and she 's walking around and waving and gesturing and ... ( sighs ) i have n't prayed for a while , but i do n't think that 's the way you do it . jill : oh . ( sighs ) okay , look , you and i both know that she talks to cane . remember at the funeral and then in the cemetery ? colin : jill , this was different . jill : oh , colin , i know she 's been struggling . i mean , she saw her husband gunned down . he died in her arms . still , she should be getting better , not worse , huh ? colin : what if she loses it when the kids need her ? jill : i just do n't know what we can do . we 've offered to stay there , to help with the twins . she keeps insisting that she can handle it . colin : i do n't know . ( scoffs ) i do n't think we can let this one go . jill : okay . okay . i think that we should talk to neil about what you saw . [ scene_break ] cane : i ca n't get over how big they 've gotten . lily : yeah , and they 're heavy . cane : it must be hard for you . lily : yeah , i mean , it is , but ... it 's worth it , you know ? if i did n't have charlie and matty , i do n't know ... cane : ( sighs ) lily : how i would have gotten through after you ... cane : i 'm sorry . i am ... i 'm sorry that i 'm not here to help you . lily : you were so great with them . you were the best dad . i mean , you could change a diaper with a hand tied behind your back . cane : ( chuckles ) i just wanted to see them grow up . lily : i know . you were gon na teach charlie to play rugby and take matty ... cane : ( sighs ) lily : to the ballet . oh , my god . cane : what ? lily : ( stammers ) walk -- walk over there . cane : why ? lily : just do it , please . lily : they can see you . they just followed you with their eyes . did you see that ? [ next_on ] neil : you would n't want to be responsible for costing me my grandkids . abby : you said you were driving ? ashley : mm - hmm . abby : i remember getting behind the wheel . kay : oh , god , what happened ? | michael tells kevin that the case is closed against him , because the coroner confirmed that jana died of a brain aneurysm and nothing could have been done to save her . kevin wants to have a memorial service for jana , but when he calls to claim her body , he is told that a relative had her body shipped to england . kevin is puzzled because jana 's parents are dead , and she never mentioned any other relatives to him . chloe considers dropping the custody suit against billy but changes her mind when she and billy have an argument , because he thinks that chloe should break up with kevin . adam invites diane to stay with him after victor throws her out of his house without a cent . he makes it clear , though , that their relationship is to be strictly platonic . when michael comes up with a plan to get adam out of sharon 's house , victor is very happy . |
daniel : oh , hey , come on in . phyllis : no . no . no . we 're gon na talk about this marriage . oh , god , it even kills me to say that word . ( sighs ) at least you 're here , right ? you 're here alone , away from the freak . daisy : ( gasps ) phyllis , hi . lucy , look who came to congratulate us on moving in ! [ scene_break ] paul : i know . it scares the hell out of me , too , but maybe ricky ... maybe ricky is like his mother after all . chris : oh , my god . did -- did he hurt someone ? [ scene_break ] ricky : getting ready for your new roommate ? eden : ( gasps ) uh , what are you doing here ? ricky : i used to live here . eden : yeah , now you do n't , and that door was locked . ( lock clicks ) ricky : and now it is again . [ scene_break ] chelsea : i can carry my own stuff , you know . adam : no , no , no , no , no , no . why should the bellman have all the fun ? would you grab my key for me ? chelsea : which is where ? adam : the hindquarters . chelsea : ( chuckles ) ooh ! hey - o ! adam : do n't be shy . i wo n't watch . chelsea : ( laughs ) ah . adam : really ? chelsea : mm - hmm . adam : i felt nothing . do i detect some pickpocket experience ? chelsea : do n't expect me to tell you all my secrets just 'cause we 're roommates now . adam : ( chuckles ) sharon : are you two living together ? adam : ( sighs ) that would be a yes . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) victor : bonnie , i wanted the staff to take off . why are you still here ? nick : i 'm not staff . victor : oh , son . nick : maybe i should be . just wanted to drop some papers off . good night . victor : sorry . uh , nicholas ... do you have any idea where your mother is now ? [ scene_break ] jack : i am in love with you . now i can be with you . marry me , so this never has to end . [ scene_break ] sharon : i did n't realize that you would be staying in town . chelsea : well , it 's not like you and i have really chatted a whole lot . sharon : no , i - i just supposed -- i mean , i guess i - i imagined that it would be hard for you to be in genoa city . chelsea : it 's gotten easier . here , uh , let me take this . adam : yeah , okay . um , i 'll bring the box in in a minute . chelsea : take your time . adam : ( sighs ) what brings you to the neighborhood ? sharon : um , there 's , um , an applicant in from sweden for a position at newman enterprises , for newman cosmetics . adam : oh , okay . just dropping off samples or paperwork or something ? sharon : adam , last time we saw each other , i was with victor , and now you 're living with chelsea ? adam : you think there 's a connection , victor being your quid and chelsea being my pro quo ? ( exhales slowly ) sharon , um , if you 're concerned about me , do n't be . i - i 'm not your concern . o - officially , we 're in the ex phase and soon to be ancient history , and if you think there 's -- if you think there 's anything left between us , you 're wrong . [ scene_break ] nick : if you 're looking for mom , why do n't you just call her ? victor : she 's probably playing nursemaid to jack , hand - holding him through his rehab . nick : so jack 's taking advantage of her ? dad , mom and jack enjoy each other 's company . and besides , are n't you romancing my ex - wife right now , or are you two done ? victor : no , we are still seeing each other . nick : then what do you care who mom spends her time with or how she does it ? victor : i do n't give a damn what your mother 's doing . nick : all right . good night . [ scene_break ] nikki : marry you ? a - as in -- jack : as in husband and wife , hearts and flowers , love and promises . nikki : oh , but , jack , we decided we should n't even date right now because of kyle . jack : wait a minute . kyle is a grown man now , nikki . nikki : yes , but i took something very precious from him , and every time he looks at me , he 's going to remember that . jack : he might , but he 's trying to get beyond that . he is . he does not want to be an angry young man , ticked off at the world . he said as much to me . he also said , in no uncertain terms , he wants me to be happy . nikki : i doubt if he meant with me . jack : that is precisely what he meant . that 's how far he 's come . i had no hand in it . that was his doing , but it gives me hope , and , yes ... maybe makes me a little greedy . i want to think i can have my son and have you , too . okay , before you say anything , when i woke up in that hospital and realized i could n't feel my legs , i was pretty angry -- angry at the world , angry at god for keeping me here just to keep me down . nikk , i 'm not down . i 'm not down by any stretch of the imagination . in fact , i feel like i 'm starting my life over , and i do n't want to waste another second of it apart from you . nikki : marriage , jack , though ? it -- it 's a huge leap . jack : i 'm living in a wheelchair these days . a huge leap sounds pretty good to me . nikki : ( laughs ) jack : so do baby steps and everything in between . look , i - i want to say this , too . i 'm going to get these legs back . you 're not gon na be pushing me around in a chair . one day , we are going to be walking side by side , i promise you . marry me . i am in love with you . you 're not saying anything . that mean you do n't want to marry me ? [ scene_break ] daisy : daniel insisted we move in . he thought it 's what 's best for our family , away from distractions and interruptions . lucy : ( popping lips ) daisy : that way , he can focus on his art , and i can focus on him and lucy . daniel : ( pops lips ) phyllis : that 's news . daisy : oh , daniel , i forgot her favorite cd . she loves to dance . phyllis : i know she loves to dance . daisy : honey , do you mind ? daniel : come on , i 'll walk you out . phyllis : no , you go . daisy : it 's fine , honestly . ( door closes ) phyllis : hey , lucy . hi , lucy . hi , sweetie . lucy : ( pops lips ) phyllis : ( chuckles ) daisy : ( chuckles ) phyllis : how are you ? daisy : she 's happier than ever . lucy : ( pops lips ) daisy : ( sighs ) phyllis , this is n't good for you -- stopping by , hanging on . i mean , lucy -- she has let you go . it 's like you never even met . do n't you think it 's time that you let her go ? phyllis : lucy is my family , and daniel is my son . daisy : well , you know what they say -- a son 's a son until he takes a wife . that 's me . and he 's putting his family first . i think he got that from his dad , 'cause you just seem to ... lucy : ( vibrates lips ) daisy : oh ! only think about yourself . ( inhales sharply ) hmm ? lucy : ( pops lips ) [ scene_break ] paul : melissa insisted that rachel tried to break up with ricky for ages . she told me that he talked her into staying together . melissa also said that rachel was scared of ricky . i - i - i ca n't ask her . she 's dead . chris : wait , a suicide ? unless you think there 's another explanation , i ... ( sighs ) paul , i know you 've been thinking a lot about isabella , and you have ever since ricky got back to town , but i thought we agreed that just because his mom is n't well , it does n't mean that he 's like her . paul : you know , when i heard that his ex - girlfriend committed suicide , i felt terrible for her . and then i thought , you know , uh , maybe that 's the -- the -- the reason that -- that ricky is so shut down . look in his eyes . there 's nothing there . there 's not a flicker of empathy . that 's not right . even melissa said that she 's known the whole time that there 's something wrong with him . chris : and none of that is evidence that he 's anything more than a young man with problems , some manageable problems . paul : mm , i 'm not just talking about isabella . what about patty ? patty is part of ricky 's bloodline . patty has no connection with reality . she has no concept of that . ricky ... he knows exactly what he 's doing , and he does n't seem to care . chris : but he 's never done anything violent , right ? paul : that we know of . chris : ( sighs ) paul : chris , a girl is dead . what if ricky is ... ? if he 's responsible ? what 's to keep him from hurting somebody else ? [ scene_break ] eden : okay , so now you walk through locked doors ? ricky : you think i 'm a ghost , or magic ? that 's pretty interesting , eden . or maybe i just still have my key . here . well , take it . your new roommate 's gon na need it . eden : thanks . ricky : well , where is she ? i 'm dying to meet her . eden : uh , she kind of does her own thing . ricky : i 'm sure i 'll run into her at some point , now that i 'm living across the hall . eden : yeah . well , if that 's it , then i actually -- ricky : uh , i - it -- it is n't . you and i are n't finished . [ scene_break ] adam : there was a long time where everything that we did led back to each other . some of it was amazing . a lot of it was terrible , destructive , and i 'm still sorry for all of it . i - i always will be , but now , i ... ( sighs ) sharon : you 've moved on , with chelsea . adam : sharon , i ... i like her . she 's funny . she makes me smile . i -- she 's twisted , but she 's trying . i ... sharon : so this is you trying to find a reflection of yourself ? adam : so what are you finding with my father ? are you finding yourself , who you want to be ? 'cause i got ta tell you , the idea of anybody going to victor newman to find answers is nightmarish . but you know what ? it 's -- it is none of my business , and i 'm gon na stay out of it . sharon : well , that 's obvious . adam : maybe victor 's the one for you . maybe ... ( chuckles ) maybe he 's your soul mate , okay ? maybe he can ... make everything better for you . but maybe , just maybe , it 's a big mistake . ( sighs ) but either way , sharon , you and i , we 're -- we 're done . i know it . we both know it . well , at least i know it . ( exhales sharply ) i got ta help her out , help her unpack . good - bye , sharon . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] nikki : i - it 's not yes or no . i -- it 's `` how did we get here ? `` i 'm just trying to catch up . jack : okay , i - i - i know it 's a lot , and i 'm probably crazy to even ask you , but -- but it 's a good crazy . at least , it feels good . okay , so let 's back off . let 's take it one step at a time , so to speak . nikki : ( laughs ) jack : how do you feel about the idea of marrying me ? take your time . i 'm not going anywhere . nikki : this is how i feel about you . i love you , too , and i always will . ( chuckles ) go ahead . jack : wow , this is a banner day , much better than i ever expected . we need to celebrate . nikki : well , now -- now wait a minute . i , uh , you might have misunderstood . jack : if that was your version of `` no , `` i am totally confused . nikki : jack , i love you very much . jack : but your answer is no . nikki : my answer is ... i do n't know . [ scene_break ] chris : i 'm so sorry . paul : it 's what you 're not saying . you think ricky might be involved in his ex - girlfriend 's death , do n't you ? chris : what will you do next ? paul : i do n't know . i really have no idea . talk to ricky , i guess , and maybe , uh ... ( exhales slowly ) see if i can talk to melissa , the roommate , again , track down anybody that might have any idea or be able to shed some light on the kind of relationship that he had with rachel . chris : just be careful . paul : yeah , i will . chris : i mean it . if you 're right and ricky did hurt that girl , we have to make sure that he will never do anything like that again . [ scene_break ] eden : you 're wrong , ricky . you and i are definitely done . ricky : we are -- we were roommates . friends , i thought , and then everything seemed to go downhill when i started running my mouth about phyllis , the whole `` wanting to bring her down `` thing . i guess that 's why you kicked me out . eden : i told you , a friend of mine from the west coast -- ricky : needed a place to stay . yes , i - i do remember that , but it seems that maybe you got the dates mixed up , because , well , she 's still not here . ( chuckles ) but that is beside the point . the fact of the matter is that we are still neighbors , and i do mean what i said about that whole phyllis thing . i was just running my mouth . you 're getting worked up over nothing , and it would be silly of you to get anyone else worked up , like your brother michael , by telling him that i 'm after phyllis or something , because i 'm not . ( chuckles ) eden : you know what ? unless you want to put on some rubber gloves and do these dishes yourself , you should go . ricky : okay . okay , i 'm out . ( tapping hand ) but i 'll see you . i 'll see you soon . [ scene_break ] nick : i thought i 'd put us in the mood to -- phyllis : i screamed at three drivers on the way over here , a couple pedestrians , and two birds , okay ? i 'm -- i 'm out of my mind right now . i 'm so hormonal i 'm freaking out . i 'm freaking out ! i swear , i could cry at a dog food commercial , so take the flowers and -- nick : okay , okay , okay , let 's -- listen , this is a family joint . let 's try and keep it clean . phyllis : do n't tell me to keep it clean . i can do what i want . give those flowers to someone nice , okay ? give them to someone who is n't insane , because i 'm clearly insane right now , and , you know , apparently my son is , too , because he married daisy . he married ... daisy ... carter . he married her , and when i tried to talk him out of it , he just walked away ! nick : look , your son is a grown man who has made a decision to try and be in his daughter 's life . phyllis : i hate it . he does n't deserve to be with daisy . he deserves to be with his daughter lucy and not in this -- this tiny studio apartment version of hell . [ scene_break ] daniel : anything go down with you and my mom ? i did n't see her leave . daisy : i guess , uh , she just wanted to give us some space . that 's sweet , right ? daniel : yeah , that 's sweet . well , this is basically done here . ( chuckles ) i think that i 'm going to take lucy for a little drive . lucy : ( babbling ) daisy : oh , uh , perfect . i 'll -- i 'll go get my purse . ( chuckles ) daniel : actually , this is going to be a daddy / lucy drive , is n't it ? yeah , come on , kid . let 's motor . daisy : wh - what are you doing ? where are you going ? daniel : ( sighs ) gon na go and do something that i should have done a long time ago . hmm ? lucy : ( babbles ) daniel : yeah ? come on . uh oh ! ! [ scene_break ] chelsea : ( sighs ) you used to this ? adam : what , you being here ? yeah , the novelty wore off around minute two . chelsea : no , i mean living in a hotel suite . not a home , an apartment , the back room of a stinky , smelly bar -- oh , wait , no , that was me . ugh , tell me again why i told billy and victoria to stop paying my bills ! ( exhales deeply ) adam : well , because chelsea is a little birdie who 's flown the nest , and because you 're such a delicate , frail little bird , i will be on the couch . chelsea : ( scoffs ) please . you were just afraid that i would arm - wrestle you for the bed and i would win . adam : thank you for protecting my dignity , seriously . chelsea : ( laughs ) mm - hmm . adam : so you did not ask about sharon . chelsea : not my business . adam : ( laughs ) hey . now we know . chelsea : know what ? adam : now we know from whence your penchant for bad boys was birthed . chelsea : was that even english ? adam : ( chuckles ) chelsea : and do not make fun of my fave . i will take you down . adam : oh . uh , this is one of my faves , too -- the book and the movie . chelsea : you 're a fan ? adam : this is basically my blueprint for adolescence . you should have seen the way i gave attitude to the cows back home in kansas . man , i had them running scared . chelsea : okay , okay , stop lying just to humor me , please , okay ? adam : lying , huh , to humor you ? chelsea : mm - hmm . adam : excuse me , my delicate little birdie . chelsea : ( laughs ) adam : excuse me for a second . chelsea : what -- adam : let me go through my collection . adam : `` you want to rumble `` ? chelsea : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : i - i want big , colorful , crazy flowers and , um ... and crazy loud and fun music . nick : `` crazy . `` phyllis : are you calling me crazy right now ? nick : no . no . no , you just -- y - you said `` crazy `` twice in a -- phyllis : no , no , no , no . you -- you just said `` crazy , `` like , `` crazy , `` to me . i 'm like this right now because of you , okay ? because of you and your swimmers . nick : yes , and i accept full responsibility for that ... phyllis : good , good . nick : and i apologize . phyllis : thank you . can you get me a brownie ? like , a massive brownie that they have ... ( chuckles ) w - with whipped cream and chocolate sauce ? nick : yes . phyllis : no , wait a second . mocha sauce . nick : mocha sauce , sure -- phyllis : no , raspberry sauce . nick : yes , raspberry sauce ... phyllis : yeah . nick : 'cause we are definitely not crazy . we are -- phyllis : i 'm -- do n't do that to me , please . nick : i know . i 'm sorry . phyllis : do n't do that to me . nick : i 'm sorry . let me get you a brownie . phyllis : i just want chocolate . i just want chocolate , okay ? nick : okay . phyllis : from my very sexy , hot fiancé . nick : i 'll get you a brownie . daisy : as soon as i saw your car outside , i knew daniel brought lucy over , just 'cause you asked him to . phyllis : look around . he 's not here . you 're freaking out . wow , you do n't know where daniel or lucy are . that 's shocking . wow , this is , uh , sort of opposite from the -- the `` happy family `` you were gloating about earlier on . daisy : where is he ? phyllis : i have no clue . daisy : if you 're lying to me -- phyllis : do n't you threaten me ! you do n't know who you 're dealing with . i told you before that this was your life . he does n't love you . your first night together , and you have no clue where he is . expect more nights like this , sweetie . enjoy . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jack : then that was n't a no . nikki : no , it was not . jack : but you need more time . nikki : yes , that would help , a - and maybe i just need to take a walk , clear my head , or maybe i need longer . jack : whatever it takes . i got some more work to do here . will i see you later ? nikki : yes , you will . jack : wait , um ... even if victor had n't taken up with sharon , he still could n't make you happy . not anymore . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] nick : what 's going on ? daisy : how can you stand her ? she 's hateful . phyllis : oh , i 'm hateful ? really , i 'm the hateful one ? daisy : lucy -- lucy is my daughter , and only people who respect me are allowed to see her . phyllis : ( sighs ) nick : why is it you 're not with your family ? phyllis : well , she does n't know where daniel and lucy are . daisy : he did n't tell me where he was gon na go . nick : well , i 'm sure he 's on his way home now , so i suggest you go home and wait for them . nick : really ? phyllis : what ? nick : phyllis , you are pregnant . you ca n't -- you have got ta walk away from that . besides , if you get engaged with daisy , you 're only gon na piss daniel off . phyllis : do you -- do you think that it was brilliant that daniel is missing right now ? and part of me wishes he 'd just change his name and leave the country . nick : this is helping . ( claps hands once ) phyllis : voice mail . it 's his voice mail . nick : look , i 'm sure he really is on his way home , okay ? but i will go and check it out -- by myself , without you . phyllis : y - you know that this is n't really me , right , baby ? you know it 's just the hormones , right ? nick : i know ... phyllis : yeah ? nick : and i love you ... phyllis : i love you . nick : and you 're welcome . phyllis : i love you . nick : okay . enjoy your brownie . [ scene_break ] paul : melissa , yeah , this is paul williams calling again . i , uh , want you to know the foundation is still interested in getting more information on rachel , so i would surely appreciate it if you could point me in the direction of , uh , any teachers or mentors that , uh , that knew her well . um , it would be very helpful . um , you 've got my number , and , uh , thanks again . ( revolving door swings open ) paul : eden , hi . good to see you . eden : hey . you , too . paul : how are you doing ? um , i was going to stop by later and see ricky . eden : um , ricky does n't live with me anymore . he moved out last night . paul : that 's kind of sudden . i - i hope he did n't leave without a reason . eden : um , actually , i asked him to move out . paul : was there a problem ? eden : well ... ( sighs ) he faked this card from his mom , a birthday card , and then he just ripped it up and threw it away . i - it 's like he 's -- he 's got all this -- this anger you do n't expect , and -- and it 's all about phyllis . paul : well , it sounds like you had , uh , every reason in the world to ask him to move out . eden : well , if i did n't , then i do now . paul : why ? [ scene_break ] ( lock clicks ) ricky : good , it still works . always handy to have a spare key . ( lock clicks ) [ scene_break ] sharon : i just -- i want to leave it all out there . victor : that 's a wonderful idea . sharon : ( sighs ) hey ... victor : what ? sharon : when did you ... victor : oh . well , it was delivered while i was out . sharon : you know you do n't have to do things like that . victor : when i saw it , it made me smile . when i think of you , it makes me smile . sharon : i , uh , i really meant what i said the other day . i like how i feel when i 'm with you . i - i like who i am . victor : that makes me happy to hear . why do n't you go upstairs and open it there , okay ? sharon : okay . you know , when i came over here , i felt like crying , and now i do n't know why i would waste my time on tears . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) daisy : did phyllis send you to go off on me ? nick : is daniel back ? daisy : no . he has our baby and he 's not picking up my phone calls . [ scene_break ] danny : ( sighs , claps hands ) whoo ! ( laughs ) all right . daniel : hey . i know it 's a little out of the blue , right ? but lucy and i had to come . danny : no . no , are you kidding ? this is great ! it 's great . she is gorgeous . daniel : yeah , she is , is n't she ? hmm . how 'd you do it , hmm ? how 'd you marry mom , get through every second of every day with someone you did n't love , just so you could be with me ? [ scene_break ] eden : so then i turn around , and there he is . he just let himself in , like it was no big deal . paul : did he give you back the key ? eden : yes , yes , and , um , i finally got him to leave . but ricky freaks me out . if i 'm wrong ... paul : i 'm not sure that you are . eden , stay far away from my son . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh , wow , look , christine . back in town . super , super nice to see you . chris : how convincing ... and so sincere . phyllis : well , i 'm off my game today . next time , i 'll add another `` super . `` chris : ( chuckles ) you do that . phyllis : yeah . ( whispering ) bug off to you , too , bitch . [ scene_break ] adam : thanks again . okay . chelsea : who knew room service makes popcorn ? adam : you know , i have a question -- are you going to be talking throughout the entire movie , or are we good to go ? chelsea : you 're just jealous that i 'm gon na know more of the lines than you do . adam : ( chuckles ) oh ! it is on . chelsea : ( chuckles ) adam : on , it is . [ scene_break ] jack : ( exhales slowly ) ( inhales deeply , exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] victor : oh , my god . [ nikki steps in the door ] sharon : how do you do it ? you get something that i would have never thought of , and yet , it 's perfect . [ nikki remembers ] nikki : how do you do that ? after all these years , make my heart flutter . victor : breathtakingly beautiful . [ next_on ] chris : calling me a bitch under your breath ? phyllis : i should have said it to your face . danny : phyllis was phyllis , but you were my son , and i would n't have traded it for anything . victor : are we wise in pursuing this ? | phyllis visits daniel and is surprised to see daisy and lucy there . paul tells christine about ricky possibly being involved in rachel 's death . ricky surprises eden by showing up at the apartment . adam helps chelsea move into his hotel room . sharon joins adam and chelsea and finds out that they are living together . when victor comes home , nick surprises him with some paperwork that needs his attention . jack asks nikki to marry him . adam lets sharon know that they are exes . victor informs nick that he does n't care what nikki is doing . jack tells nikki that kyle wants him to be happy . nikki stalls jack in deciding whether or not she will marry him . jack feels that nikki not answering him means she does n't want to marry him . adam tells sharon good - bye . daisy tells phyllis that daniel insisted that they move in with him . phyllis and daisy exchange a few choice words . paul tells christine about his meeting with melissa and the things that she told him about rachel and ricky . paul also tells christine that melissa saw something wrong with ricky , and after all ricky is part of patty 's blood line . ricky hands over to eden the key to the apartment , and informs her that he will be living next door . adam tells sharon that victor may be her soul mate . nikki wonders how they got to this point . victor watches as nikki kisses jack and tells him that she loves him too and always will . |
dylan : oh ! nikki : sully , look who 's here ! it 's daddy ! dylan : hey , buddy . nikki : there he is ! dylan : are you enjoying the sunshine ? nikki : oh , yes . dylan : how was your morning ? nikki : it 's been wonderful . dylan : yeah ? nikki : we walked by the lake , we fed the ducks ... dylan : nice . nikki : ... and we 've just been strolling along . dylan : well , it sounds like he got his quota of fresh air . nikki : [ chuckles ] dylan : did n't you , bud ? nikki : i ca n't thank you and sharon enough . dylan : for what ? nikki : oh , ever since victor 's arrest , spending time with my grandson ... is healing , gives me hope . dylan : i know what you mean . i 'm just glad other people feel it , too . sully , you 're such a huge blessing . the very best part of us . nikki : yes , you are . dylan : there 's grandma . mariah : talk to me . what 's got you so agitated ? what do you think that nick is gon na read in that journal ? sharon : i told you , i 'm just concerned about nick . it 's only going to hurt him to read sage 's innermost thoughts and feelings . the last thing he needs right now is more pain and heartache . mariah : no . you 're not concerned . you 're scared . now tell me why . sharon : [ sighs ] i do n't have time for this , okay ? you asked me what you could do to help around here . well , i need someone to pick up faith after school , so ... could you do that for me , please ? because right now , i have errands . mariah : no . you 're not going anywhere until you tell me the truth . what is in that journal ? what do you think that nick is gon na find out ? [ knocking continues ] chelsea : coming ! coming ! nick : where 's adam ? hey ! get down here ! where is he ? chelsea : adam 's not home . what 's wrong ? what happened ? nick : sage left that letter for adam . i want to know what was in it . adam : that is not happy to see me . i 'm guessing things did n't go quite as planned with you and the good doctor . call me a liar , hmm ? victor : what plan are you talking about ? adam : i 'm talking about your new best friend who just happens to be the daughter of a judge . but not just any judge , right ? the judge that 's in charge of pardons and paroles . i mean , come on , man . that 's , like , serendipity . you 're impressive . you are -- you are something else the way you 're able to just reel people in , you read them the way that you do . it 's a gift , really . figure out what their weaknesses are , and you just -- you just latch on , right ? i mean , it sucks for you that it did n't work , though . victor : i mean , if you did n't think it worked , then why did you come here , to gloat ? adam : no . no , no , no . not to gloat . i did n't mean to come off that way . i 'm here to put you on notice that whatever you do to try to attempt to get out of here early , i 'm gon na block it . victor : you go ahead and try that . michael : mm . what was that for ? lauren : you married me , baby . michael : i 'm a genius . touché . lauren : you are . i have , uh , very exciting news . michael : i can tell by the way your eyes are sparkling . lauren : yeah . these eyes have been very busy . michael : doing what ? lauren : your law license . michael : oh , my suspended law license . lauren : aha , but suspended is not the same as disbarred . and after a period of time , you can file for reinstatement . i just came from the law library at the gcu , and i 've been digging up records of wisconsin attorneys who got suspended and got their licenses back . and the fascinating thing is the ones that filed successful appeals had very , very similar approaches . michael : all right . let me stop you right there . i love that you went to the trouble . but i already know all this . lauren : then why have n't you done anything about it ? mariah : i know that something 's going on with you . it 's obvious . when i asked if i could move back in , i could tell that you were n't thrilled with the idea , and now i 'm starting to think it 's because you did n't want me to find out what you were hiding . sharon : no . no , no , no , no . that 's not true . mariah : sharon , it 's me . i am on your side . have n't i proven that ? did n't i keep my mouth shut about the miscarriage , even though i thought it was a terrible idea that you were n't telling dylan ? sharon : you said you would never bring that up again . mariah : nobody else is here . the place is n't bugged . why ... wait a second . did sage find out ? sharon : no . no . that 's not it . mariah : sharon , dylan loves you . if it ever came out , he would understand . sharon : it can not come out , okay ? you can never tell him . mariah , promise me . mariah : fine . fine . i promise . but you ca n't keep telling lies . they always come back to bite you , if you have n't figured that out by now . i am really worried about you . if you do n't talk to somebody , i 'm afraid that you 're gon na have another breakdown . did you end up finding a new therapist ? sharon : i 'm -- i 'm looking . mariah : okay . well , then that leaves me or dylan . you know that you can trust him , right ? he loves you like crazy , and he knows what it 's like to come a little unhinged . if you do n't feel like you can talk to me , then please tell me that you 'll try talking to him . sharon : i - i - i ca n't . i ca n't . mariah : why not ? because i ... mariah : sharon . come on ! sharon : it 's sully . mariah : sully ? what about sully ? dylan : i think being around sully helped sage a lot . i mean , i think you -- you explained it the best . it just helped her heal after -- after she lost christian . nikki : yeah . nicholas mentioned that a number of times . i know he was very grateful to you and sharon for sharing your son that way . and it really was very generous of you . dylan : sage was a different person around you , huh , buddy ? she was so peaceful . i think she felt like she could finally let go of things that were holding her back . nikki : yeah . like your poor brother . nicholas has lost so much , more than what most people could bear . dylan : i know . but if it makes you breathe any easier , he seemed better when i saw him earlier . he stopped by . nikki : he did ? he came by for a visit ? dylan : he did . he came by to see faith . you know , it got to the point where it was very hard for him to be around her because he could n't put on a good face anymore and pretend everything was okay . and ... you know , that 's why faith was staying with us . but i will say this . i think it is a good sign that nick wanted to see her . nikki : okay . i hope you 're right . hopefully , he 's ready to move out of that dark place and ... go on with his life . chelsea : that was sage 's private letter to adam . i have no idea what it said . nick : you 're his wife , chelsea . i 'm supposed to believe that he never showed it to you ? chelsea : he never showed it to me , nick . and i never asked . nick : and you never discussed it ? chelsea : no . we did n't discuss it . what ? what happened ? why are you so upset ? nick : it 's just sage 's journal . i would see her writing in it at night . she kept it pretty private . you know , now that she 's gone , i thought that it might make me feel closer to her if i read it . chelsea : oh . uh , well -- well , i hope it did . nick : yeah , it did until i got to the part where adam became a part of her life . what he did -- adam 's capable of a lot of things , but this is unforgivable . dylan : so , you were , uh , starting to tell me about victor . nikki : oh . i should n't . it just upsets me . makes me think about how he 's still manipulating everybody as if he had n't even left home . how is that even possible ? dylan : uh , he 's got a lot of time on his hands . nikki : yeah , and he 's using it to plot revenge , making sure adam lost that job in chicago , selling newman cosmetics right out from underneath victoria , and then sending that prison doctor to sage 's memorial service . dylan : yeah , that was a little strange . nikki : [ scoffs ] she is being so manipulated by victor , and she has no idea . get this . her father is a judge , the kind that makes decisions about paroles and pardons . dylan : ah . victor 's working her to get an early release . nikki : yes , obviously . i - i mean , sending her as his ambassador -- that is such a classic victor move . no matter what the situation is , he must assert his will , control , control , control . i fought with him and fought with him for years about this , and there has been no change . and then i end up doing things i should n't do just out of sheer frustration . dylan : like what ? nikki : last night -- perfect example . i got so rattled talking to this dr. gates woman that i ordered a martini , and i damn near drank it . dylan : but you did n't . nikki : i did n't because jack was there to stop me before i could take a first sip . but it 's just the thought of victor coming home -- it -- it just is so upsetting to me . after i left the club , i went and i bought a little bottle of vodka . and i came here to drink it , but [ sighs ] i guess katherine was looking down on me . she sent me the strength to throw it away . i did n't have any , but sometimes , i 'm not as strong . dylan : do n't be too hard on yourself . i mean , victor is a powerful trigger for you . nikki : you know , no . i do n't -- i do n't like that . i refuse to blame victor for my drinking . it 's not like i can depend on him to help me out with my worst impulses . no . i have to do this for myself , by myself . it 's the only way . victor : you come in here claiming that you have won , bragging about the fact that you went to judge russell gates to tell him that you think i 'm a reprehensible man and that my entire family thinks exactly the way you do . you 're not as confident as you claim you are . you come to here to gauge my reaction . because you 're worried about what i 'll do to you and to all those family members who have shown disloyalty to me , who are responsible for me being in here . adam : no . victor : really ? adam : no . i 'm not worried at all . because i know you 're gon na serve every day of your ten years . i 'm gon na make sure of it . you need to accept your fate , dad . this place , ten years -- hell of a long time . by the time you walk out that door , life will have gone on without you . we will have gone on without you . gone on and flourished , actually . and any relevance that you ever had ? ancient history . victor : keep on thinking that . adam : you know what else i think is you 're at the point in your life , at that age where you need to start thinking about your legacy , right ? what you 're gon na leave behind ? now , you tell me if that 's going as planned . a bunch of dutiful family members just falling in line because of blackmail and threats , forever grateful to you , this version of newman that 's never gon na happen because you overplayed your hand and we all rebelled . it 's killing you , right ? you do n't have that power anymore . you certainly do n't have any power over me . you can try . you can try all day . you sit in your cell , six by eight , try to ruin my day . wasting your time , dad . 'cause i 'm moving on without you . i 'm gon na be just fine . chelsea : what 's adam done ? nick : it 's unbelievable . chelsea : okay , nick , just calm down for two seconds , okay ? tell me . what did sage write in her journal that has you so upset ? nick : you know what ? you tell adam that i was here and i 'm gon na make him pay . chelsea : hold on . nick , just wait two seconds . nick ! just two seconds . mariah : sharon , answer me . what have you done ? what is it about sully that you 're keeping from everyone ? sharon : he 's not our baby . mariah : what ? what ? sharon : he 's not dylan 's , and he 's not mine . mariah : i do n't understand . how can that be ? sharon : the whole time i was at fairview , i was so drugged . i ... i did n't know the difference of what was real and what was n't . and dr. anderson -- she -- she said i could n't have any visitors . she di -- she did n't want anyone to see . mariah : to see what ? what did dr. anderson do ? why would you say that sully is n't yours ? sharon : because he 's nick and sage 's . he 's the baby that they thought they lost . he 's christian . mariah : this nurse stephens who owed dr. anderson . she took nick and sage 's child and told them he died ? sharon : she took the baby that she 'd been caring for and gave him to dr. anderson , who put him in my arms and told me ... mariah : that he was yours , your child with dylan , the one that you supposedly were carrying . and you believed it . so , while you were at fairview , you were never pregnant ? sharon : no . mariah : oh , my god . all of that time . all of those months . sharon , how could you not know ? ! how could you possibly believe ? sharon : i told you . the whole time i was at fairview , whenever i asked dr. anderson a question , she was right there to stab me with another needle . she was brainwashing me . she knew that what i wanted more than anything in my life was to be pregnant , and she just made me believe ... mariah : what you wanted to believe . sharon : yes . yes . the night she put that baby in my arms , it was like the answer to a prayer . it was everything i wanted . mariah : but it was a lie . how long have you known about this ? sharon : i started having nightmares . i started remembering that patty had said some things to me when i was in fairview . so , i went to talk to patty to find out the truth . in the meantime , sage was figuring things out . she had located nurse stephens at memorial . she forced a confession out of her . mariah : sage knew . [ sighs ] sharon : she was on her way to tell nick when she crashed her car . mariah : and you let the secret die with her . oh , my god ! my god , sharon ! how could you do that ? ! sharon : how could i destroy my husband 's happiness and the greatest joy of our lives ? ! michael : you assume that i am desperately unhappy without my law license . lauren : you 're telling me you 're not ? michael : this situation has given me the chance to think about what else i can do . it may very well be there is more to life than being a lawyer . lauren : you know , you thought the worst was going to happen after victor 's trial , that you would be disbarred . but you were n't . and now you have recourse . you can go in front of the state bar and appeal to have your suspension lifted . michael : i could . i 've done it before . i know the drill . but the question is do i want to go through all that again . and lately , i 'm just not so sure . lauren : what 's changed ? you love the law . you 're a brilliant attorney . michael : well , where is it written that i -- well , that 's all i can do ? why ca n't i , you know , be a brilliant something else for a change ? or maybe a brilliant nothing at all ? you know , it has occurred to me that , if i wanted to , i could retire early . we have plenty of money . lauren : [ laughs ] oh , michael . michael : no , it would give us a chance to travel , see new places , try new things while we 're still both young enough to enjoy it . lauren : where is this coming from ? wait a minute . wait a minute . you had the opportunity to take time off after the suspension . but you did n't take it . in fact , you jumped at the chance to work at newman . and that tells me that you are not even remotely ready to step back from your career . michael : is it so far - fetched ? lauren : [ laughs ] yes . actually , it is . you ? retired ? i mean , come on ! maybe in 25 years . and i mean , what about me ? i am ceo of fenmore 's . i could n't even take a safari now if i wanted to . michael : you have a brilliant management team in place . you can ask for a couple of weeks off now and then . you 've earned it , lauren -- the chance to slow down a little , smell the roses . lauren : what if i do n't want to slow down ? i 'm in the fashion industry . that goes at the speed of light . if people thought that i was n't on top of everything ... we 're not talking about me . we 're talking about you . and quite frankly , i 'm not buying any of this . so , you better tell me what 's going on . the truth , michael . dylan : i know how far people go to hold on to a relationship . and i see it at my job every day , even when the relationship is hurting them , the way this relationship is hurting you . nikki : well , i ca n't use that as an excuse . i need to stay sober for myself . dylan : yes , you do , but you have to make changes . i mean , you have to get away from the things that drag you down . nikki : like victor . dylan : i know that you have fought like hell to save your marriage . but there comes a point where you have to admit that you 're in a toxic relationship and it 's probably not gon na change . and i know it 's tough to walk away . and i know victor 's gon na make it tough . you are one of the strongest people that i know . and if anybody can do it , i know that you can do it . you do n't have to give him the power anymore . nikki : thank you , sweetheart . i think i finally know what i need to do . victor : you enjoy antagonizing me , do n't you ? keep it up . see what it gets you . adam : people moving on without you is obviously driving you insane . it feels pretty good from over here , though . victor : see what it gets you . just keep it up . adam : you and your threats . the thing is you do n't intimidate me anymore . i 'm not afraid of you . victor : good . adam : yeah . and i suggest you spend the next ten years of your life in here trying to figure out what it is you did in the name of family to get your family to turn on you quickly . victor : son , i suggest you watch what you say , okay ? guard ! guard : everything okay in here ? victor : kindly get him out of here . adam : you may very well die alone in here , dad . you can blame yourself for that one . victor : i promise you , son , you 'll regret saying what you did . [ exclaims ] michael : having my own practice -- it was wonderful . for me . but i know it was n't always so great for you . the hours were insane . there were times when i practically lived at the office . and i missed out on things that were important to you because i got caught up in my own work . and now -- now is my chance to make all of that up to you . lauren : you know , you 're talking like we never spent any time together , and that could n't be further from the truth . look , my schedule is just as intense . and quite frankly , i think we strike a perfect balance . i mean , who dragged you to the ballet this week ? michael : you did . lauren : mm - hmm . and who insisted that we have dessert at my favorite café after ? michael : that would be me . lauren : i rest my case , counselor . look , spending time with you is very important to me . but so is your happiness . michael : i 'm happiest when i 'm spending time with you . lauren : i know you mean that . but i also know you . and i know you wrestled long and hard as to what to do in victor 's case and your part in bringing that man to justice . michael : i subverted the system . lauren : for a very good reason . michael : yeah , well , the legal authorities do n't think so . lauren : mm , if that were true , they would have disbarred you . instead you got a legal equivalent of a time out -- time to think things through . okay . you thought things through . and now it 's time to get back to what you love doing . michael : you make it sound very easy . lauren : there 's no reason why it ca n't be . honey , this was not the universe giving you this big sign that it 's time to make an enormous change . the law is in your dna . now , please , do us both a favor and go get reinstated . and not just for you . do it for me . do it for us . michael : [ chuckles ] how can i say no to that ? lauren : you ca n't . do you want to go to the infirmary , have dr. gates get a look at that hand ? victor : no . that 's all right . thank you . adam : what the hell was i thinking going up there to visit victor , huh ? i mean , he just gets under my skin , you know ? and i end up saying too much . i said way too much . and the guy -- he gloats , right ? he 's just so sure he 's gon na get out of there . it just pisses me off . chelsea : i 'm really sorry that it did n't go well with victor , but , uh , we 've got a bit of a problem on our hands . nick was just here looking for you . adam : you know , i mean , i 'll call him later . chelsea : he was really upset , babe . adam : okay . i 'll call him now . chelsea : no . i - i think he knows the truth about christian 's paternity . nick : [ smooches ] sharon : [ voice breaking ] i did not do this to nick and sage . i did not set out to steal another woman 's child . i am just as much a victim of dr. anderson and her sick mind as they are . i 've been raising this baby for months , loving him as if he were my own , believing that he were my own , and i 'm the only mother he 's ever known . we have a bond , the kind of bond that only a mother and child share . what was i supposed to do , just hand him back , my child ? ! mariah : nick 's child . nick 's child . he is that baby 's real father , and he 's been suffering over this loss . it has been eating him away ! and you knew ! and you stood by and watched . and you did nothing . adam : okay , so , in this journal , sage wrote about me ? chelsea : evidently . adam : okay . and based on nick 's reaction , it 's not very flattering . adam : you 're kidding . chelsea : i mean , he did n't get into detail , but it 's obvious what must have happened . after sage found out that you switched the paternity results , she must have written about it . and now nick knows , and i 've never seen him so mad , adam . adam : oh , no . chelsea : after everything he 's been through , i think nick is looking for someone to blame . and that person is you . adam : [ sighs ] nick : [ crying ] i miss you . every day . i just wish you would have talked to me about this . you did n't need to carry it around all alone . mariah : how could you do this to nick ? this is why you 've been pushing for him to spend so much time with sully , his son ! did it make you feel less guilty ? did it ease your conscience ? i do n't understand how you could live with yourself . i - i really , really do n't . sharon : well , the truth is gon na come out . because sage wrote it all down in her diary , and i 'm sure that nick has read it all by now . he knows the truth . so , dylan and i [ crying ] are just gon na have to give up the sweet baby boy that we thought -- we thought he was ours . and i will -- i will find a way to live with it . i will . we both will . mariah : well , if you 're right about this , if it 's in sage 's journal , than there is n't much time . you 've got to find dylan . sharon : i do n't know . i do n't know if i can . mariah : you have to ! you have to . he has got to hear this from you . sharon : [ sighs ] victor : i was seven years old , left alone , no father , no mother ! and then i hear that you came back one day to visit your family only to disappear again ! and you fake your own death because you did n't want your success to trickle down to your sons or your wife that you left behind , destitute ! albert : what do you want from me now , christian miller ? money ? i 'm a wealthy man . $ 1 million . $ 2 million ? name your price . i 'll write you a check , and then you can go home ! victor : i want nothing from you ! nothing . i 'm no longer christian miller . i 'm victor newman . i 'm the victor newman . do you understand that ? i 've made my own life . i 'm wealthy beyond your wildest dreams . i 'm respected and known around the world , and perhaps i should thank you for the pain you have caused me , for the cruelty you have done to me . because without that , i would not be the man i am now . and without the pain that i 've carried with me for all my life , i would n't have realized that none of it means anything , no wealth means anything without family . nikki : thank you . i am so sorry to interrupt you guys . lauren : oh , really , you 're not . we 're just having coffee . michael : so , how is everything ? nikki : everything is terrible . michael : oh . i 'm sorry to hear that . nikki : look , i know that you 're not practicing law anymore , but i was hoping you could give me some advice or perhaps a referral . i need somebody top- notch . michael : of course . i 'd be happy to do both . what 's the issue ? nikki : i want a divorce . michael : i 'm ... surprised . i know you and victor have some massive issues to deal with , but ... lauren : it 's just , after you testified against him , you were so full of regret . nikki : oh , though i knew that i had done the right thing , but ... i do n't know . after he was sent away to prison , i just started thinking , `` is the price too steep ? i mean , after all , he is still my husband . `` which i kept saying to myself , like i have said to myself [ voice breaking ] a hundred times . i 'm sorry . this is n't easy . michael : take your time . nikki : so , i , uh , went to see him , praying that he had forgiven me . i - i was desperate to let him know that what i did was for him , that i was trying to help him , that i wanted to intervene before -- before it was too late . lauren : only victor did n't feel that way , right ? nikki : oh , my god . he was so horrible to me . he was so cold and so distant . and that is when he brought up my proxy . he asked me to give it to another board member , which i stupidly did . i had no idea . i found out later that that was his way of punishing victoria . and that 's the only thing he 's interested in doing these days . michael : that sounds so like victor . nikki : it 's like he feels that he 's completely innocent and has done nothing worthy of being locked up . and i can not defend him anymore . you know , i 'm -- i 'm sick of feeling like everything is always my fault . i am sick of running to alcohol to try to deal with it . i just ca n't live this way anymore . lauren : of course you ca n't . and you should n't . michael : listen to me , nikki . i promise you i will do whatever i can to help you . victor : i 've come to say goodbye and i 've said my goodbye . albert : do n't come back . you hear me ? victor : why would i ever come back to see you ? [ crying ] chelsea : if victor hears about this , you know what 's gon na happen . he 's gon na reach out to nick , he 's gon na fan the flames , which is gon na make him even more determined to go after you . adam : that 's just what he does . but let 's -- let 's just slow down for a second , okay ? you said you thought nick was upset because this had to do with christian 's paternity , right ? but did he actually say that ? chelsea : well , no , but what else could it be ? adam : i do n't know . but sage made it very clear she did n't want nick to find out that he was n't christian 's father , right ? she wrote it in the letter . she thanked me for not telling him , so why would she write it in a journal ? that does n't make any sense , babe . she would n't do that , right ? so , whatever this is , it 's something else . sharon : sweetheart ? dylan : what 's wrong ? sharon : i ... i have to tell you something . dylan : okay . what is it ? sharon : it 's about ... dylan : what is it ? sharon : it 's about ... dylan : what ? nick : dylan . dylan : what ? nick : sage kept a journal . i just got finished reading it . you 're not gon na believe this . sharon : nick , wait . please , just stop . nick : no . no . listen to me . sage would not lie , not about this . i need you to listen to me . dylan : okay . go ahead . nick : you need to arrest adam . dylan : on what charge ? nick : murder . [ next_on ] adam : i 'm telling you . i did n't do it . nick : then prove it , adam . you show me the letter that sage left you . travis : what can i get you ? sharon : i will lie to keep sully with us . | lauren encourages michael to get his law license back instead of retiring early like he was considering doing because there are still a lot of people he could help . nikki asks michael to help her divorce victor , because she ca n't live her life making excuses for him anymore . adam goes to visit victor and tells him that he is determined to stop every attempt he makes to get an early release from prison . adam also tells victor that he is going to have a happy life without him and so will the rest of his family . as he leaves the prison , adam tells victor he will never return to see him again . victor recalls a similar conversation he had with his own father and how much it hurt him that his father asked him to never visit him again . nick tells chelsea that he ca n't believe adam did this , and he will make him pay but he does n't tell her what sage said in her diary that is so horrible . nick demands to read what sage wrote in her letter to adam , but chelsea tells him she never saw the letter . mariah demands that sharon tell her why she is so scared that nick will read sage 's journal . sharon tells mariah the whole story about baby sully being baby christian . mariah wonders how sharon could keep the truth from nick and advises her to tell dylan before he finds out from nick . sharon is about to tell dylan the truth , but nick arrives demanding that dylan arrest adam for murder . |
nikki : victor , i -- what are you doing here ? sharon : i ... came to see victor ? nikki : your idea ? sharon : well , he did n't invite me , if that 's what you 're worried about . nikki : i 'm not worried . i 'm disgusted that you would have the gall to come back to this town and show your face here in victor 's office . sharon : you know , victor is the one person in this family who has ever shown me a hint of compassion . nikki : which is much more than you deserve after the way you turned your back on your children , not to mention your husband ! sharon : you know what ? i 'm not going to defend myself to you , because it would be pointless . nikki : it would also be impossible . there is no defense , sharon . your behavior was contemptible . you could do us all a huge favor by just going away , and this time stay away ! [ scene_break ] john : i want to be wrong about you , charlotte . i really want you to be jill 's birth mother . charlotte : mmm . funny way you have of showing it , telling me i have to prove i 'm not a fraud . john : should n't be hard , not if you are who you say you are . charlotte : so much for innocent until proven guilty . john : tell me , were you able to have children ? charlotte : when ? john : when you were young . charlotte : i had jill , did n't i ? john : oh , you 're telling me that katherine chancellor did not help you get an abortion ? charlotte : you 're crazy . john : answer me . charlotte : no , she did not . john : ever ? charlotte : i would remember , do n't you think ? john : an abortion that nearly killed you ? charlotte : no . it did n't happen to me . what 's wrong with you ? john : it 's your story , charlotte . that 's what 's wrong . it does n't hold water . charlotte : why do you care ? john : because i do not want jill taken advantage of . now i 'm going to give you one more chance to come clean with me , or i 'm going straight to jill . [ scene_break ] raul : hey . brittany : hey ! i thought you were gon na hang out at the coffeehouse for awhile . raul : yeah . i , uh , changed my mind . brittany : oh . well , you have the whole place to yourself . mac and billy are out taking care of wedding stuff , and i 'm off to the lodge to see my mom . raul : yeah . baby , i do n't think you should go over there . brittany : why not ? raul : i think we need to talk . brittany : oh , can it please wait ? i told my mom i 'm on my way . raul : i - i ca n't let you see your mom , not ... not until i tell you something . [ scene_break ] lily : hey . where were you ? second period ? french ? how come you were n't there ? colleen : because i was here . lily : what , you just decided to skip school all day ? colleen : i had permission . lily : um , look , i know i 've been kind of a pain lately -- colleen : it 's not you . lily : i meant ... look , if something 's wrong and i can help somehow , then i -- colleen : you ca n't . anyway , i 'm leaving soon . i 'm meeting j.t . lily : well , then why do you look like you 're going to a funeral ? will you please talk to me ? colleen : i have to go . lily : fine . i wo n't keep bugging you . besides , if anyone can cheer you up , it 's mr. gorgeous hunk , guaranteed . lily : colleen , what 's wrong ? what did i say ? colleen : it 's j.t . he 's been cheating on me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : sorry it took so long . lauren : boy , i 'll say . i was starting to wonder if you were ever coming back . j.t . : i got tied up . lauren : i thought you were just going out to see someone . j.t . : why is it when you try to be a friend to some people , it all gets turned around , and suddenly you 're the bad guy ? lauren : mmm . you really want me to answer that ? j.t . : no . lauren : so are you meeting colleen ? j.t . : yeah . yeah , it 's gon na be great , especially after , you know -- lauren : yeah . you broke things off with anita hodges . [ scene_break ] nick : about time for a break , kiddo ? cassie : after i finish my math , dad . nick : teachers really loaded you up , did n't they ? cassie : well , i do n't mind . i want to catch up before i go back to school . nick : i do n't want you overdoing it , okay ? cassie : i wo n't . nick : i 'm serious . if you get a little tired , you know , just take a break . there 's no sense in pushing it so hard . cassie : you worry too much . nick : that 's my job . speaking of , um ... nick : there 's something we need to talk about . cassie : what ? nick : your mother . cassie : dad , i do n't want to talk about mom , okay ? nick : i know . i know you do n't , but this is very important . cassie : what is it ? nick : she 's back in town . [ scene_break ] sharon : so you think i should just leave , just like that . nikki : i think you 've caused this family enough damage . sharon : well , that 's why i 'm here , to repair some of that damage . nikki : as if that were possible . sharon : well , victor seems to think my children need me . nikki : yes , let 's talk about victor , shall we ? do you realize the hell you have put him through ? sharon : yeah , i do ... and i came here to apologize to him . nikki : ah , i see . so then everything will be all right because you apologized . sharon : of course not . nikki : you do know that cassie almost died while you were gone . sharon : and i will regret not being here for her for as long as i live . nikki : you never even called . aside from those pitiful letters , those kids had no way of knowing if you gave a damn about them or not . sharon : and you , nikki , having always been the perfect mother , you just ca n't wait to condemn me , can you ? you know , it must be wonderful having never made a mistake in raising your children , having nothing that you regret doing . nikki : i am far from perfect , sharon , but what you did to those kids -- you put your own selfish needs ahead of theirs . you used them to further your sick obsession with victor . sharon : all right . all right . you know what ? shut up . nikki : do n't tell me to shut up ! sharon : just stop right there , okay ? i have no obsession with victor . nikki : really ? well , then how do you explain kissing him , your own father - in- law ? it 's disgusting ! what do you call that ? [ scene_break ] charlotte : have n't you seen how happy jill is to have me in her life ? john : then you admit that you 're not her birth mother ? charlotte : you just do n't give up , do you ? no , i do n't admit anything . john : charlotte , do n't force me to bring in katherine chancellor . charlotte : why katherine ? john : because i could tell that she recognized you the other day at lunch even though she did n't want me to . no , you are the young woman that she helped get rid of that unwanted pregnancy many years ago . and you 're also the young woman who could never have children again . charlotte : katherine hates jill . what makes you think she 'll get involved , or that jill will believe her if she did ? john : all right . fine you want to play it that way ? then we 'll see . charlotte : damn ! is n't there any way i can get you to stop this ? john : yes . tell me how you got your name on jill 's birth certificate . charlotte : there are things i - i ca n't tell you . ca n't we please just leave it at that ? john : no , i 'm afraid not . charlotte : i have n't known jill very long , but i 've come to like her , john , a lot . john : what 's not to like ? you gained a wealthy relative who spoils you . charlotte : everything 's about money to you . do n't you get it ? she wants me to be her mother . she wants us to share something she did n't have . john : but she did . you met liz foster . trust me . believe me , she was a terrific mother to jill . charlotte : do n't be blind , john . she needs something , and you know what ? she makes me want to be that something . i can help her . i - i 've quit drinking . we 're changing each other 's lives for the better . ca n't you just leave us alone ? john : i 'm sorry , charlotte , but i have to tell her . jill : charlotte ? john ! what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] cassie : yeah , i heard . mom 's back . nick : yeah . cassie : have you seen her ? nick : i have . cassie : has noah ? nick : no . cassie : is she okay ? nick : as far as i could tell . she 's really missed you guys . cassie : i 'll bet . nick : look , sweetheart , i know how you feel . cassie : no . i do n't feel anything ... not anymore , not for mom . nick : well , she seemed really sorry for what she 's done . cassie : it 's a little late for that , is n't it ? nick : she tried her best to explain why she left . cassie : yeah ? why ? nick : well , it 's confusing . i 'm not sure i understand it myself . cassie : does it matter ? she left , and now she 's back . who cares ? nick : sweetheart , i know you do n't mean that . cassie : dad , could we please talk about something else ? nick : okay . well , the thing is , she really wants to see you . cassie : well , i do n't want to see her . nick : might help you with those nightmares you 've been having . cassie : dad , are you thinking of letting her come back ? nick : no . no . that just would n't work right now . cassie : good . because the next time you guys have problems , or she gets depressed , she might leave us again . and besides , you , me and noah are doing fine , are n't we ? nick : yeah , we are . cassie : and miguel 's gon na give me cooking lessons , so i can fix dinners like mom used to . nick : sweetheart , sit down . listen to me . i do n't want you to feel like you 've got to replace your mother , okay ? i 'm the grown - up . you let me worry about stuff like that . i just want you to be a kid . i want you to enjoy that , all right ? cassie : okay . so you 'll tell her i do n't want to see her ? nick : yeah , i 'll tell her , but i want you to let me know if you change your mind . cassie : i will . i 'm gon na do the rest of my math upstairs , okay ? nick : okay . [ scene_break ] nikki : you 're not gon na try to deny it , are you ? because everybody knows . everybody knows that victor was protecting you when he told nicholas that he was the aggressor . the truth is that you came on to victor that day , not the other way around . sharon : i 'm glad the truth came out . nikki : oh , you are such a liar ! that is not how you feel . sharon : how would you know how i feel , nikki ? really , how do you know what i 'm thinking ? nikki : because if you had any interest in the truth , you would n't have written that letter to your mother making victor out to be some lecherous , pathetic man . sharon : you know what ? i 've explained that to victor . i do n't have to explain that to you . nikki : listen to me , you little witch , i am not going to allow you to come back to genoa city and tear apart the lives of my family once again . do you hear me ? sharon : you listen to me , nikki . you may control your children 's lives , but you do not control mine . if i want to stay , i 'll stay , and you ca n't make me leave . nikki : my god . do you ever , ever think about anybody but yourself ? sharon : yeah . i think about my kids and that they have the right to see their mother if they want . i think that that should be up to them , not nicholas , certainly not you . nikki : you really think they want to see you ? sharon : i made a mistake turning my back on them . i know that . they may never forgive me , and i know that , too , but as you said yourself , my kids may not know that i care about them , and that is wrong . i need to tell them how much i care . nikki : what you did was heartless and cruel . you 're a pathetic excuse for a mother . if you see those kids again , you will traumatize them all over again . sharon : what are you now , nikki , a child psychiatrist ? you know what 's best for my kids , huh ? well , you know what i see ? i see a bitter and jealous and aging woman who probably wants those kids for herself . nikki : how dare you say that ! ? sharon : what 's wrong , nikki ? the truth hurts ? victor : what 's going on here ? for our children to be happy and healthy [ scene_break ] jill : well ? i asked you a question . what is going on here ? john : charlotte and i are just visiting . jill : well , good . good . mother , i bought you a whole new wardrobe . there 's more outside . charlotte : jill , you did n't have to do that . jill : well , i wanted to . charlotte : i do n't like you doing things like that . i do n't need anything from you . jill : come on . i 'm enjoying it , and you 're gon na look wonderful . you 'll feel like a whole new woman . charlotte : damn it , jill , no ! take it back . jill : what ? i do n't understa -- john ? charlotte : i 've got to leave . jill : what ? charlotte : call me a cab . jill : oh , ma -- mother , i want you to see everything -- charlotte : jill , just do it ! call a cab now ! jill : well , i 'll drive you . john : no , jill . stay here . we need to talk . [ scene_break ] victor : do i need to remind you that this is my place of business ? i could hear you all the way down the hall . nikki : what is she doing here ? sharon , of all people , holding court in your office ? i ca n't believe it ! sharon : you know what , nikki ? for the record , your husband told me i could wait for him here . nikki : really . why would he do that after all the trouble that you have caused our family ? victor : that 's enough . nikki : i 'm not even finished . victor : that 's enough , i said ! sharon , would you please leave ? sharon : gladly . you know what , victor ? would you mind if i take this ? victor : you may take it . thank you . nikki : and do n't come back ! victor : that 's enough ! nikki : do you hear me ? ! [ scene_break ] j.t . : i really have been a dog with women . and this whole reputation thing that i do n't like hearing about , i pretty much deserve it . lauren : but you do n't want to be that guy anymore . j.t . : i felt like dirt knowing that what i did could have hurt colleen . i would have totally hated myself . lauren : you know something ? you learned from it . you realized what you have is very precious . j.t . : yeah . she really loves me , and i ... i love her , too . lauren : i know you do . so prove it . be the guy that she deserves starting now . j.t . : i will . i will . thanks for being such a good friend . lauren : yeah . i 'm glad you 're back on track . now you know , you have to get going . i 've got your gift . j.t . : oh , that 's right . hey , what did i get her ? lauren : uh , see for yourself . j.t . : oh , magic . lauren : mm - hmm . this is one of the things they sent over from the other store . i hope you approve . j.t . : are you kidding ? she 's gon na love it , i 'm sure . lauren , this is perfect . colleen 's gon na love this . talk about making me look good . lauren : all right . let me finish wrapping it . j.t . : thanks . [ scene_break ] lily : cheating on you ? colleen : shh ! lily . lily : no way ! colleen : what , you think i 'm making this up ? i saw it with my own eyes -- j.t . and this person kissing in public . lily : i ca n't believe this . colleen : how do you think i feel ? lily : i 'm so sorry . colleen : this is horrible . i mean , i 'm so embarrassed . lily : colleen , no ! why would you be embarrassed ? j.t . 's the one who 's being some jerk . colleen : lily , i never thought in a million years -- lily : right . why would you ? he 's been totally amazing to you . colleen : yeah , well ... lily : oh ... colleen : i guess it was all lies , you know ? how could i have been so stupid ? lily : so who is it ? did you know her ? colleen : yeah . lily : some college girl , right ? colleen : no , worse . it 's sick . i almost threw up . lily : sick ? what do you mean ? colleen : this person he was with -- mrs . hodges . lily : who ? colleen : brittany 's mom , you know , one of billy 's roommates ? it was her mother , lily , her mother ! lily : wait . you 're not telling me that mrs. hodges -- colleen : oh , i 'm sorry . look , i have to go . lily : oh , where are you going ? [ scene_break ] brittany : whatever this is about , can we please make it fast ? raul : it 's about your dad and , uh , and jill . brittany : yeah ? raul : look , maybe , uh , maybe your dad is n't totally to blame here , you know ? sometimes when two people get involved , they do n't even consider the repercussions , which they should , but sometimes things just happen . brittany : are you actually making excuses for my father ? raul : no . no , of course not . no , but , brittany , people do make mistakes . brittany : i realize that . raul : including your mom . brittany : where are you going with this ? raul : well , i - it ... it 's about her and j.t . brittany : do n't tell me . you ran into him at the coffeehouse . he was whining about how i was interrogating him . raul : what ? brittany : well , he came over here earlier , and i asked him a bunch of questions about my mom . i grilled him pretty hard , but i could n't help it . i just had this feeling that he could give me answers . raul : and what did j.t . have to say about that ? brittany : not much . at least , nothing very helpful . raul : what , you went off on the guy ? brittany : a little . i could n't help it . i mean , he came over here to apologize . raul : oh . maybe you just took your anger at your dad and directed it towards j.t . brittany : you 're probably right . when i walked into that office , and i saw my father kissing jill ... brittany : i just feel so bad for my mom . i mean , i know she has n't exactly been a model wife , but she does n't deserve this . she has been faithful to my father for 19 years . 19 years ! and this is how he treats her ? [ scene_break ] victor : but i do n't think this will be an issue right now . why ? well , i understand , but let 's not discuss that right now . call me back later on , all right ? no , this is not the time . thank you . nikki : i still want to know what the hell sharon was doing here . victor : let 's please not discuss this right now . nikki : knowing all the trouble she has caused in our family , why do you even talk to her ? victor : let 's please not talk about this . why do n't you tell me why you came here ? nikki : okay . i was summoned to the abbott home this morning , where your dutiful servant phyllis delivered yet another doomsday message . you 're trying to intimidate us . victor : you think i set phyllis up for this ? nikki : of course you did . you made a big point of telling her that you intend to drown jabot in a sea of red ink . victor : and ? nikki : well , you knew that she would come running straight to us to scare us into dropping the new line . victor : if this had been my plan , and it was n't , i would have done you a favor . tuvia is a very bad proposition . you waste a lot of time and money on it . nikki : well , it 's my $ 35 million on the line , and if i 'm willing to risk that , you should be willing to back off on these pressure tactics . i mean , ca n't we just earn the ring even and compete fairly ? victor : let me explain something to you . you 're playing in the big leagues now . that is not how it works . jabot is in trouble because they borrowed a lot of money from me to save their company . now the money is due . that 's the way it is . if you want to know who created these problems for jabot , go to jack abbott . had nothing to do with me . nikki : yeah , but you 're loving every minute of it , are n't you , your perpetual quest to bring jack abbott down . victor : i 'm giving you a warning as your husband . get out of this as soon as you can . distance yourself from it as far as you can , because i promise you , as this is unraveling , you will be caught in the crossfire . nikki : i 'm not gon na be intimidated by you , victor . victor : do n't you ever say i did n't warn you . nikki : i am not pulling my support from jabot . you know , you can be a very ruthless man except when it comes to sharon . then you 're oh - so - sweet and forgiving . why is that ? why ca n't you see that little tramp for what she is ? [ scene_break ] raul : brittany , there , uh ... there could be more to this than you know . brittany : meaning what ? raul : well , this is a very sticky situation , and if you 're not careful -- brittany : what ? you think i 'm gon na make things worse ? raul : i did n't say that . brittany : look , i realize that i 've never been in this kind of situation before , and no , i 'm not exactly sure how to handle it , but i do know that my mother is going through hell , and she needs all the support she can get . raul : i think you should stay neutral on this . brittany : that 's ridiculous . my father 's the one who broke his wedding vows , not my mother . i ca n't believe that does n't bother you , of all people ! raul : look , i 'm not making excuses for your dad . brittany : sounds like it . raul : all i 'm saying is that ... you do n't really know what 's going on . brittany : and you do ? i know what i need to know . i got ta go . raul : brittany , your dad is n't the only one messing around . brittany : what did you say ? raul : i ran into colleen today ... at the coffeehouse , and , um , she said that she saw your mom at the lodge ... kissing another guy . brittany : what are you talking about ? what guy ? raul : j.t . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , blue eyes . sorry i 'm a little late . i had to take care of something . colleen : what 's in the bag ? j.t . : it 's for you . colleen : you got me a present ? j.t . : yeah . hope you like it . colleen : why 'd you do this ? j.t . : guess i just like seeing you smile . j.t . : no , open it . colleen : i 'd rather wait . j.t . : oh , come on . that 's no fun . go ahead . open it . what 's wrong ? colleen ? probably meeting . [ scene_break ] jill : charlotte did not say one word to me . she just got into the cab and left . now what in the name of god did you say or do to put my mother in that state ? john : it is not about what i said . jill : well , then what is it ? stop being so mysterious ! she is incredibly important to me . is there something i should know ? john : yes , there is . now if you can give -- jill : what is it ? what is it , john ? and do n't tell me it 's sentimental nonsense about liz foster . i have explained to you and to everybody else that she is , and always will be , very important in my life . i mean , she raised me . she sacrificed for m and i will love her forever for that , but oh , my god , this connection i have to charlotte -- i do n't understand it . it 's -- what 's the word ? it 's visceral . do n't you laugh at me , or you 're out of my office . john : i 'm not going to laugh . jill : i mean , we have been separated since my birth and i know that sounds melodramatic , but it 's true . when i was born , that little woman made what is maybe the most difficult decision a woman ever has to make , and it tore us apart . and then while i was living my life , and she was living hers , something was coming , and this is it , this reconnecting of ours after all these years and all the water under the bridge . darling , i know you probably ca n't understand this . i do n't even understand it myself , but would you trust me when i say that this is the most incredible feeling , and i feel so lucky . i 'm so fortunate that this has happened . [ scene_break ] ( knocking on door ) nick : what do you want this time ? sharon : same as before . i want to see my children . nick : sharon ... nick : you can not keep showing up like this . sharon : i had to come back and see how cassie was doing . last time i was here she was so upset and so filled with anger . nick : well , it 's a good thing you left before she saw you . she was pretty emotional that day . sharon : everything you said was true , about how she feels about me . nick : did you think i was making that up ? sharon : well , no , of course not . it 's just ... i had no idea that her feelings just were so ... deep . she really hates me . nick : she does n't hate you . she 's just confused . sharon : she 's just so young to be so bitter . nick : maybe you should have thought of that before you abandoned her . sharon : she 's never gon na forgive me , is she , nick ? [ scene_break ] victor : that tramp you 're talking about so derisively happens to be the mother of our son 's children . nikki : please , do n't remind me . victor : why are you doing this ? do n't you care about the kids ? nikki : how can you say that to me ? victor : i 'm saying that because the children are very young . they need their mother . nikki : a mother like sharon , who did n't hesitate to abandon them ? victor : nikki , she obviously came back because she wants to see them . she obviously wants to help her family heal . nikki : she ca n't help them heal . she 's the problem . she ca n't be the solution . victor : do n't interfere ! i made that mistake with tragic consequences . do n't you make the same mistake now . nikki : forget it . [ scene_break ] jill : do you understand what i 'm saying at all ? i mean ... can you see even a little bit why charlotte is becoming so important to me ? john : yes . i 'm afraid i can . jill : afraid ? what does that mean ? john : you know , sometimes we want something so badly we blind ourselves to the fact that it is n't there yet . we 're willing to accept less because we want the search to be over . jill : okay , now you 've really lost me . what are you saying ? john : i 'm talking about your attachment to charlotte . it 's not real . jill : you ca n't tell me what my feelings are . yes , it is real . i feel it in here . john : i do not mean what you 're experiencing . it 's charlotte . she is not real . jill : are you feeling okay ? john : jill , she 's a real person , but she is not your birth mother . jill : what ? ! john : i would never say this , but i have done my homework , and she is not your birth mother . she is n't anybody 's . i am so sorry . i am terribly sorry to tell you this . [ scene_break ] man : come on . ( baby crying ) woman : i ca n't . i ca n't do it . i ca n't . man : sure you can . come on now . woman : i ca n't . i ca n't do it . oh , i ca n't . ( baby crying ) woman : no . man : all right , i love ya . woman : i ca n't do it . i ca n't . kay : ( whispering ) damn you , john . damn you . why did you have to open up all of this ? ( doorbell rings ) charlotte : hello , katherine . kay : what in the hell are you doing here ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i should n't have come . nick : i could n't agree more . there is no way i 'm letting you go in there and upset cassie more than she already is . sharon : you know , i still think she deserves some kind of explanation . i mean , at least it might give her some kind of closure . nick : how do you expect her to understand it ? sharon , i do n't even understand it myself . sharon : look , i 've had too much abuse already today , all right ? i ca n't take any more . nick : what does that mean ? sharon : i had a run - in with your mother , and , um ... she did n't hold back letting me know how she really feels about me . nick : what did you expect ? your leaving affected this whole family . sharon : does cassie know i 'm back ? nick : yeah , i just told her . sharon : how did she react ? nick : you do n't want to know . sharon : um ... have you talked to her doctor ? nick : yes . sharon : and ? nick : he said you could see her . sharon : oh , well , that 's wonderful news . nick : only if cassie wants to . sharon : well , maybe you could talk to her again . nick : i just tried . sharon : she still refuses ? nick : i ca n't force her to see you if she does n't want to . sharon : no , of course , you ca n't . even if you could , i would n't have the right to ask that . nick : i 'm sorry . sharon : are you , nick ? i mean , are you really ? nick : yes , i am . i did n't want any of this , but you brought it all on yourself . sharon : and now i 've lost my little girl . oh , god , nicholas . how am i gon na go on without her ? i mean , how am i gon na go on ? nikki : victor , i -- what are you doing here ? sharon : i ... came to see victor ? nikki : your idea ? sharon : well , he did n't invite me , if that 's what you 're worried about . nikki : i 'm not worried . i 'm disgusted that you would have the gall to come back to this town and show your face here in victor 's office . sharon : you know , victor is the one person in this family who has ever shown me a hint of compassion . nikki : which is much more than you deserve after the way you turned your back on your children , not to mention your husband ! sharon : you know what ? i 'm not going to defend myself to you , because it would be pointless . nikki : it would also be impossible . there is no defense , sharon . your behavior was contemptible . you could do us all a huge favor by just going away , and this time stay away ! [ scene_break ] john : i want to be wrong about you , charlotte . i really want you to be jill 's birth mother . charlotte : mmm . funny way you have of showing it , telling me i have to prove i 'm not a fraud . john : should n't be hard , not if you are who you say you are . charlotte : so much for innocent until proven guilty . john : tell me , were you able to have children ? charlotte : when ? john : when you were young . charlotte : i had jill , did n't i ? john : oh , you 're telling me that katherine chancellor did not help you get an abortion ? charlotte : you 're crazy . john : answer me . charlotte : no , she did not . john : ever ? charlotte : i would remember , do n't you think ? john : an abortion that nearly killed you ? charlotte : no . it did n't happen to me . what 's wrong with you ? john : it 's your story , charlotte . that 's what 's wrong . it does n't hold water . charlotte : why do you care ? john : because i do not want jill taken advantage of . now i 'm going to give you one more chance to come clean with me , or i 'm going straight to jill . [ scene_break ] raul : hey . brittany : hey ! i thought you were gon na hang out at the coffeehouse for awhile . raul : yeah . i , uh , changed my mind . brittany : oh . well , you have the whole place to yourself . mac and billy are out taking care of wedding stuff , and i 'm off to the lodge to see my mom . raul : yeah . baby , i do n't think you should go over there . brittany : why not ? raul : i think we need to talk . brittany : oh , can it please wait ? i told my mom i 'm on my way . raul : i - i ca n't let you see your mom , not ... not until i tell you something . [ scene_break ] lily : hey . where were you ? second period ? french ? how come you were n't there ? colleen : because i was here . lily : what , you just decided to skip school all day ? colleen : i had permission . lily : um , look , i know i 've been kind of a pain lately -- colleen : it 's not you . lily : i meant ... look , if something 's wrong and i can help somehow , then i -- colleen : you ca n't . anyway , i 'm leaving soon . i 'm meeting j.t . lily : well , then why do you look like you 're going to a funeral ? will you please talk to me ? colleen : i have to go . lily : fine . i wo n't keep bugging you . besides , if anyone can cheer you up , it 's mr. gorgeous hunk , guaranteed . lily : colleen , what 's wrong ? what did i say ? colleen : it 's j.t . he 's been cheating on me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : sorry it took so long . lauren : boy , i 'll say . i was starting to wonder if you were ever coming back . j.t . : i got tied up . lauren : i thought you were just going out to see someone . j.t . : why is it when you try to be a friend to some people , it all gets turned around , and suddenly you 're the bad guy ? lauren : mmm . you really want me to answer that ? j.t . : no . lauren : so are you meeting colleen ? j.t . : yeah . yeah , it 's gon na be great , especially after , you know -- lauren : yeah . you broke things off with anita hodges . [ scene_break ] nick : about time for a break , kiddo ? cassie : after i finish my math , dad . nick : teachers really loaded you up , did n't they ? cassie : well , i do n't mind . i want to catch up before i go back to school . nick : i do n't want you overdoing it , okay ? cassie : i wo n't . nick : i 'm serious . if you get a little tired , you know , just take a break . there 's no sense in pushing it so hard . cassie : you worry too much . nick : that 's my job . speaking of , um ... nick : there 's something we need to talk about . cassie : what ? nick : your mother . cassie : dad , i do n't want to talk about mom , okay ? nick : i know . i know you do n't , but this is very important . cassie : what is it ? nick : she 's back in town . [ scene_break ] sharon : so you think i should just leave , just like that . nikki : i think you 've caused this family enough damage . sharon : well , that 's why i 'm here , to repair some of that damage . nikki : as if that were possible . sharon : well , victor seems to think my children need me . nikki : yes , let 's talk about victor , shall we ? do you realize the hell you have put him through ? sharon : yeah , i do ... and i came here to apologize to him . nikki : ah , i see . so then everything will be all right because you apologized . sharon : of course not . nikki : you do know that cassie almost died while you were gone . sharon : and i will regret not being here for her for as long as i live . nikki : you never even called . aside from those pitiful letters , those kids had no way of knowing if you gave a damn about them or not . sharon : and you , nikki , having always been the perfect mother , you just ca n't wait to condemn me , can you ? you know , it must be wonderful having never made a mistake in raising your children , having nothing that you regret doing . nikki : i am far from perfect , sharon , but what you did to those kids -- you put your own selfish needs ahead of theirs . you used them to further your sick obsession with victor . sharon : all right . all right . you know what ? shut up . nikki : do n't tell me to shut up ! sharon : just stop right there , okay ? i have no obsession with victor . nikki : really ? well , then how do you explain kissing him , your own father - in- law ? it 's disgusting ! what do you call that ? [ scene_break ] charlotte : have n't you seen how happy jill is to have me in her life ? john : then you admit that you 're not her birth mother ? charlotte : you just do n't give up , do you ? no , i do n't admit anything . john : charlotte , do n't force me to bring in katherine chancellor . charlotte : why katherine ? john : because i could tell that she recognized you the other day at lunch even though she did n't want me to . no , you are the young woman that she helped get rid of that unwanted pregnancy many years ago . and you 're also the young woman who could never have children again . charlotte : katherine hates jill . what makes you think she 'll get involved , or that jill will believe her if she did ? john : all right . fine you want to play it that way ? then we 'll see . charlotte : damn ! is n't there any way i can get you to stop this ? john : yes . tell me how you got your name on jill 's birth certificate . charlotte : there are things i - i ca n't tell you . ca n't we please just leave it at that ? john : no , i 'm afraid not . charlotte : i have n't known jill very long , but i 've come to like her , john , a lot . john : what 's not to like ? you gained a wealthy relative who spoils you . charlotte : everything 's about money to you . do n't you get it ? she wants me to be her mother . she wants us to share something she did n't have . john : but she did . you met liz foster . trust me . believe me , she was a terrific mother to jill . charlotte : do n't be blind , john . she needs something , and you know what ? she makes me want to be that something . i can help her . i - i 've quit drinking . we 're changing each other 's lives for the better . ca n't you just leave us alone ? john : i 'm sorry , charlotte , but i have to tell her . jill : charlotte ? john ! what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] cassie : yeah , i heard . mom 's back . nick : yeah . cassie : have you seen her ? nick : i have . cassie : has noah ? nick : no . cassie : is she okay ? nick : as far as i could tell . she 's really missed you guys . cassie : i 'll bet . nick : look , sweetheart , i know how you feel . cassie : no . i do n't feel anything ... not anymore , not for mom . nick : well , she seemed really sorry for what she 's done . cassie : it 's a little late for that , is n't it ? nick : she tried her best to explain why she left . cassie : yeah ? why ? nick : well , it 's confusing . i 'm not sure i understand it myself . cassie : does it matter ? she left , and now she 's back . who cares ? nick : sweetheart , i know you do n't mean that . cassie : dad , could we please talk about something else ? nick : okay . well , the thing is , she really wants to see you . cassie : well , i do n't want to see her . nick : might help you with those nightmares you 've been having . cassie : dad , are you thinking of letting her come back ? nick : no . no . that just would n't work right now . cassie : good . because the next time you guys have problems , or she gets depressed , she might leave us again . and besides , you , me and noah are doing fine , are n't we ? nick : yeah , we are . cassie : and miguel 's gon na give me cooking lessons , so i can fix dinners like mom used to . nick : sweetheart , sit down . listen to me . i do n't want you to feel like you 've got to replace your mother , okay ? i 'm the grown - up . you let me worry about stuff like that . i just want you to be a kid . i want you to enjoy that , all right ? cassie : okay . so you 'll tell her i do n't want to see her ? nick : yeah , i 'll tell her , but i want you to let me know if you change your mind . cassie : i will . i 'm gon na do the rest of my math upstairs , okay ? nick : okay . [ scene_break ] nikki : you 're not gon na try to deny it , are you ? because everybody knows . everybody knows that victor was protecting you when he told nicholas that he was the aggressor . the truth is that you came on to victor that day , not the other way around . sharon : i 'm glad the truth came out . nikki : oh , you are such a liar ! that is not how you feel . sharon : how would you know how i feel , nikki ? really , how do you know what i 'm thinking ? nikki : because if you had any interest in the truth , you would n't have written that letter to your mother making victor out to be some lecherous , pathetic man . sharon : you know what ? i 've explained that to victor . i do n't have to explain that to you . nikki : listen to me , you little witch , i am not going to allow you to come back to genoa city and tear apart the lives of my family once again . do you hear me ? sharon : you listen to me , nikki . you may control your children 's lives , but you do not control mine . if i want to stay , i 'll stay , and you ca n't make me leave . nikki : my god . do you ever , ever think about anybody but yourself ? sharon : yeah . i think about my kids and that they have the right to see their mother if they want . i think that that should be up to them , not nicholas , certainly not you . nikki : you really think they want to see you ? sharon : i made a mistake turning my back on them . i know that . they may never forgive me , and i know that , too , but as you said yourself , my kids may not know that i care about them , and that is wrong . i need to tell them how much i care . nikki : what you did was heartless and cruel . you 're a pathetic excuse for a mother . if you see those kids again , you will traumatize them all over again . sharon : what are you now , nikki , a child psychiatrist ? you know what 's best for my kids , huh ? well , you know what i see ? i see a bitter and jealous and aging woman who probably wants those kids for herself . nikki : how dare you say that ! ? sharon : what 's wrong , nikki ? the truth hurts ? victor : what 's going on here ? for our children to be happy and healthy [ scene_break ] jill : well ? i asked you a question . what is going on here ? john : charlotte and i are just visiting . jill : well , good . good . mother , i bought you a whole new wardrobe . there 's more outside . charlotte : jill , you did n't have to do that . jill : well , i wanted to . charlotte : i do n't like you doing things like that . i do n't need anything from you . jill : come on . i 'm enjoying it , and you 're gon na look wonderful . you 'll feel like a whole new woman . charlotte : damn it , jill , no ! take it back . jill : what ? i do n't understa -- john ? charlotte : i 've got to leave . jill : what ? charlotte : call me a cab . jill : oh , ma -- mother , i want you to see everything -- charlotte : jill , just do it ! call a cab now ! jill : well , i 'll drive you . john : no , jill . stay here . we need to talk . [ scene_break ] victor : do i need to remind you that this is my place of business ? i could hear you all the way down the hall . nikki : what is she doing here ? sharon , of all people , holding court in your office ? i ca n't believe it ! sharon : you know what , nikki ? for the record , your husband told me i could wait for him here . nikki : really . why would he do that after all the trouble that you have caused our family ? victor : that 's enough . nikki : i 'm not even finished . victor : that 's enough , i said ! sharon , would you please leave ? sharon : gladly . you know what , victor ? would you mind if i take this ? victor : you may take it . thank you . nikki : and do n't come back ! victor : that 's enough ! nikki : do you hear me ? ! [ scene_break ] j.t . : i really have been a dog with women . and this whole reputation thing that i do n't like hearing about , i pretty much deserve it . lauren : but you do n't want to be that guy anymore . j.t . : i felt like dirt knowing that what i did could have hurt colleen . i would have totally hated myself . lauren : you know something ? you learned from it . you realized what you have is very precious . j.t . : yeah . she really loves me , and i ... i love her , too . lauren : i know you do . so prove it . be the guy that she deserves starting now . j.t . : i will . i will . thanks for being such a good friend . lauren : yeah . i 'm glad you 're back on track . now you know , you have to get going . i 've got your gift . j.t . : oh , that 's right . hey , what did i get her ? lauren : uh , see for yourself . j.t . : oh , magic . lauren : mm - hmm . this is one of the things they sent over from the other store . i hope you approve . j.t . : are you kidding ? she 's gon na love it , i 'm sure . lauren , this is perfect . colleen 's gon na love this . talk about making me look good . lauren : all right . let me finish wrapping it . j.t . : thanks . [ scene_break ] lily : cheating on you ? colleen : shh ! lily . lily : no way ! colleen : what , you think i 'm making this up ? i saw it with my own eyes -- j.t . and this person kissing in public . lily : i ca n't believe this . colleen : how do you think i feel ? lily : i 'm so sorry . colleen : this is horrible . i mean , i 'm so embarrassed . lily : colleen , no ! why would you be embarrassed ? j.t . 's the one who 's being some jerk . colleen : lily , i never thought in a million years -- lily : right . why would you ? he 's been totally amazing to you . colleen : yeah , well ... lily : oh ... colleen : i guess it was all lies , you know ? how could i have been so stupid ? lily : so who is it ? did you know her ? colleen : yeah . lily : some college girl , right ? colleen : no , worse . it 's sick . i almost threw up . lily : sick ? what do you mean ? colleen : this person he was with -- mrs . hodges . lily : who ? colleen : brittany 's mom , you know , one of billy 's roommates ? it was her mother , lily , her mother ! lily : wait . you 're not telling me that mrs. hodges -- colleen : oh , i 'm sorry . look , i have to go . lily : oh , where are you going ? [ scene_break ] brittany : whatever this is about , can we please make it fast ? raul : it 's about your dad and , uh , and jill . brittany : yeah ? raul : look , maybe , uh , maybe your dad is n't totally to blame here , you know ? sometimes when two people get involved , they do n't even consider the repercussions , which they should , but sometimes things just happen . brittany : are you actually making excuses for my father ? raul : no . no , of course not . no , but , brittany , people do make mistakes . brittany : i realize that . raul : including your mom . brittany : where are you going with this ? raul : well , i - it ... it 's about her and j.t . brittany : do n't tell me . you ran into him at the coffeehouse . he was whining about how i was interrogating him . raul : what ? brittany : well , he came over here earlier , and i asked him a bunch of questions about my mom . i grilled him pretty hard , but i could n't help it . i just had this feeling that he could give me answers . raul : and what did j.t . have to say about that ? brittany : not much . at least , nothing very helpful . raul : what , you went off on the guy ? brittany : a little . i could n't help it . i mean , he came over here to apologize . raul : oh . maybe you just took your anger at your dad and directed it towards j.t . brittany : you 're probably right . when i walked into that office , and i saw my father kissing jill ... brittany : i just feel so bad for my mom . i mean , i know she has n't exactly been a model wife , but she does n't deserve this . she has been faithful to my father for 19 years . 19 years ! and this is how he treats her ? [ scene_break ] victor : but i do n't think this will be an issue right now . why ? well , i understand , but let 's not discuss that right now . call me back later on , all right ? no , this is not the time . thank you . nikki : i still want to know what the hell sharon was doing here . victor : let 's please not discuss this right now . nikki : knowing all the trouble she has caused in our family , why do you even talk to her ? victor : let 's please not talk about this . why do n't you tell me why you came here ? nikki : okay . i was summoned to the abbott home this morning , where your dutiful servant phyllis delivered yet another doomsday message . you 're trying to intimidate us . victor : you think i set phyllis up for this ? nikki : of course you did . you made a big point of telling her that you intend to drown jabot in a sea of red ink . victor : and ? nikki : well , you knew that she would come running straight to us to scare us into dropping the new line . victor : if this had been my plan , and it was n't , i would have done you a favor . tuvia is a very bad proposition . you waste a lot of time and money on it . nikki : well , it 's my $ 35 million on the line , and if i 'm willing to risk that , you should be willing to back off on these pressure tactics . i mean , ca n't we just earn the ring even and compete fairly ? victor : let me explain something to you . you 're playing in the big leagues now . that is not how it works . jabot is in trouble because they borrowed a lot of money from me to save their company . now the money is due . that 's the way it is . if you want to know who created these problems for jabot , go to jack abbott . had nothing to do with me . nikki : yeah , but you 're loving every minute of it , are n't you , your perpetual quest to bring jack abbott down . victor : i 'm giving you a warning as your husband . get out of this as soon as you can . distance yourself from it as far as you can , because i promise you , as this is unraveling , you will be caught in the crossfire . nikki : i 'm not gon na be intimidated by you , victor . victor : do n't you ever say i did n't warn you . nikki : i am not pulling my support from jabot . you know , you can be a very ruthless man except when it comes to sharon . then you 're oh - so - sweet and forgiving . why is that ? why ca n't you see that little tramp for what she is ? [ scene_break ] raul : brittany , there , uh ... there could be more to this than you know . brittany : meaning what ? raul : well , this is a very sticky situation , and if you 're not careful -- brittany : what ? you think i 'm gon na make things worse ? raul : i did n't say that . brittany : look , i realize that i 've never been in this kind of situation before , and no , i 'm not exactly sure how to handle it , but i do know that my mother is going through hell , and she needs all the support she can get . raul : i think you should stay neutral on this . brittany : that 's ridiculous . my father 's the one who broke his wedding vows , not my mother . i ca n't believe that does n't bother you , of all people ! raul : look , i 'm not making excuses for your dad . brittany : sounds like it . raul : all i 'm saying is that ... you do n't really know what 's going on . brittany : and you do ? i know what i need to know . i got ta go . raul : brittany , your dad is n't the only one messing around . brittany : what did you say ? raul : i ran into colleen today ... at the coffeehouse , and , um , she said that she saw your mom at the lodge ... kissing another guy . brittany : what are you talking about ? what guy ? raul : j.t . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , blue eyes . sorry i 'm a little late . i had to take care of something . colleen : what 's in the bag ? j.t . : it 's for you . colleen : you got me a present ? j.t . : yeah . hope you like it . colleen : why 'd you do this ? j.t . : guess i just like seeing you smile . j.t . : no , open it . colleen : i 'd rather wait . j.t . : oh , come on . that 's no fun . go ahead . open it . what 's wrong ? colleen ? probably meeting . [ scene_break ] jill : charlotte did not say one word to me . she just got into the cab and left . now what in the name of god did you say or do to put my mother in that state ? john : it is not about what i said . jill : well , then what is it ? stop being so mysterious ! she is incredibly important to me . is there something i should know ? john : yes , there is . now if you can give -- jill : what is it ? what is it , john ? and do n't tell me it 's sentimental nonsense about liz foster . i have explained to you and to everybody else that she is , and always will be , very important in my life . i mean , she raised me . she sacrificed for m and i will love her forever for that , but oh , my god , this connection i have to charlotte -- i do n't understand it . it 's -- what 's the word ? it 's visceral . do n't you laugh at me , or you 're out of my office . john : i 'm not going to laugh . jill : i mean , we have been separated since my birth and i know that sounds melodramatic , but it 's true . when i was born , that little woman made what is maybe the most difficult decision a woman ever has to make , and it tore us apart . and then while i was living my life , and she was living hers , something was coming , and this is it , this reconnecting of ours after all these years and all the water under the bridge . darling , i know you probably ca n't understand this . i do n't even understand it myself , but would you trust me when i say that this is the most incredible feeling , and i feel so lucky . i 'm so fortunate that this has happened . [ scene_break ] ( knocking on door ) nick : what do you want this time ? sharon : same as before . i want to see my children . nick : sharon ... nick : you can not keep showing up like this . sharon : i had to come back and see how cassie was doing . last time i was here she was so upset and so filled with anger . nick : well , it 's a good thing you left before she saw you . she was pretty emotional that day . sharon : everything you said was true , about how she feels about me . nick : did you think i was making that up ? sharon : well , no , of course not . it 's just ... i had no idea that her feelings just were so ... deep . she really hates me . nick : she does n't hate you . she 's just confused . sharon : she 's just so young to be so bitter . nick : maybe you should have thought of that before you abandoned her . sharon : she 's never gon na forgive me , is she , nick ? [ scene_break ] victor : that tramp you 're talking about so derisively happens to be the mother of our son 's children . nikki : please , do n't remind me . victor : why are you doing this ? do n't you care about the kids ? nikki : how can you say that to me ? victor : i 'm saying that because the children are very young . they need their mother . nikki : a mother like sharon , who did n't hesitate to abandon them ? victor : nikki , she obviously came back because she wants to see them . she obviously wants to help her family heal . nikki : she ca n't help them heal . she 's the problem . she ca n't be the solution . victor : do n't interfere ! i made that mistake with tragic consequences . do n't you make the same mistake now . nikki : forget it . [ scene_break ] jill : do you understand what i 'm saying at all ? i mean ... can you see even a little bit why charlotte is becoming so important to me ? john : yes . i 'm afraid i can . jill : afraid ? what does that mean ? john : you know , sometimes we want something so badly we blind ourselves to the fact that it is n't there yet . we 're willing to accept less because we want the search to be over . jill : okay , now you 've really lost me . what are you saying ? john : i 'm talking about your attachment to charlotte . it 's not real . jill : you ca n't tell me what my feelings are . yes , it is real . i feel it in here . john : i do not mean what you 're experiencing . it 's charlotte . she is not real . jill : are you feeling okay ? john : jill , she 's a real person , but she is not your birth mother . jill : what ? ! john : i would never say this , but i have done my homework , and she is not your birth mother . she is n't anybody 's . i am so sorry . i am terribly sorry to tell you this . [ scene_break ] man : come on . ( baby crying ) woman : i ca n't . i ca n't do it . i ca n't . man : sure you can . come on now . woman : i ca n't . i ca n't do it . oh , i ca n't . ( baby crying ) woman : no . man : all right , i love ya . woman : i ca n't do it . i ca n't . kay : ( whispering ) damn you , john . damn you . why did you have to open up all of this ? ( doorbell rings ) charlotte : hello , katherine . kay : what in the hell are you doing here ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i should n't have come . nick : i could n't agree more . there is no way i 'm letting you go in there and upset cassie more than she already is . sharon : you know , i still think she deserves some kind of explanation . i mean , at least it might give her some kind of closure . nick : how do you expect her to understand it ? sharon , i do n't even understand it myself . sharon : look , i 've had too much abuse already today , all right ? i ca n't take any more . nick : what does that mean ? sharon : i had a run - in with your mother , and , um ... she did n't hold back letting me know how she really feels about me . nick : what did you expect ? your leaving affected this whole family . sharon : does cassie know i 'm back ? nick : yeah , i just told her . sharon : how did she react ? nick : you do n't want to know . sharon : um ... have you talked to her doctor ? nick : yes . sharon : and ? nick : he said you could see her . sharon : oh , well , that 's wonderful news . nick : only if cassie wants to . sharon : well , maybe you could talk to her again . nick : i just tried . sharon : she still refuses ? nick : i ca n't force her to see you if she does n't want to . sharon : no , of course , you ca n't . even if you could , i would n't have the right to ask that . nick : i 'm sorry . sharon : are you , nick ? i mean , are you really ? nick : yes , i am . i did n't want any of this , but you brought it all on yourself . sharon : and now i 've lost my little girl . oh , god , nicholas . how am i gon na go on without her ? i mean , how am i gon na go on ? | nikki and sharon have it out in victor 's office . victor comes by to keep nikki from slapping sharon . nikki says that they got the message from phyllis and victor says he did n't send a message but warns here to stay as far away from the whole satine situation as she can . raul tells brittany that jt was seen kissing her mother . jt and colleen meet at their secret place and jt asks her what 's wrong . john tells jill that charlotte is not her birth mother . charlotte pays katherine a visit and does not get a warm welcome . sharon stops by to learn that cassie does n't want to see her . cassie is looking out the window as sharon cries . |
sharon : nick , you really think cameron has his sights sets on me ? nick : i 've seen the way he looks at you . sharon : honey , tell me you 're kidding . nick : no . i caught him looking at you at the new year 's eve party , quite a few times , actually . sharon : oh , you did not . nick : babe , i know what i saw . sharon : well , that 's only because of that dress you made me wear . you know , it was practically skin tight . nick : i know , but you looked so good in it . sharon : honey , this conversation is making me very uncomfortable . nick : why ? sharon : you have to ask ? nick : babe , you planned a party with this guy . it 's only natural that he 'd have his eye on you once in awhile . sharon : well , i wanted nothing to do with that party , and i wanted nothing to do with cameron kirsten . i ca n't stand the man . nick : so you 've said . sharon : yeah , i have , so why are we bringing it up again ? nick : okay , just calm down , all right ? i was kidding . sharon : well , it 's not something you kid around about , okay ? [ scene_break ] ashley : i do n't mean to sound so melodramatic . john : ashley , i 'm very concerned about your brother . ashley : well , obviously , or you would n't have asked me to try to smooth things over . daddy , i do n't even feel like i know my brother anymore . i do n't even remember the last time we had a civil conversation . john : well , it breaks my heart to hear that . ashley : mine , too . john : and it all begins and ends with victor . ashley : i know . i do n't even remember the last time i 've seen jack smile . john : has anyone ? ashley : he 's always looking for a fight with anybody who gets in his way . john : oh , i noticed that , too . but , ash , he 's in a lot of pain . ashley : i know , because of the divorce . john : i think it has a great deal to do with it , but lately he 's been up all night brooding , drinking alone . ashley : you know what ? even brad remarked to me that jack 's looking really scruffy these days . and he 's always been so meticulous about his appearance . it 's painful to see him let himself go this way . john : well , look , we have to do something . we have to try . ashley : daddy , i doubt if my walking on eggshells around jack is going to accomplish anything . john : now look , we have to find a way to reach him , break through this malaise he 's in . [ scene_break ] jack : i am being quiet . jill : ( whispers ) shh , no , you 're not . ( normal voice ) no , no . jack : give me my keys . what ? well ... dagnabit , it 's an abbott . jill : ( laughs ) jack : you guys wan na join the party ? well , are n't you two just the picture of merriment ? [ scene_break ] lily : no , dad , you can not do this to me , not when i 'm finally able to have a normal life again . neil : lily , please , please , listen to me . lily : no , do you wan na know how i 'll feel if you 're responsible for setting kevin free ? go ahead , do it . but do n't expect me to ever be able to forgive you . neil : hey , lily , i ... dru : do you see what you 've done ? neil : do n't lay this on me . dru : who shall i lay it on , neil ? neil : you were the one who told lily what we were arguing about . dru : yeah , once i saw she realized we were keeping something from her , neil . neil : did you see her ? did you see her just now , how upset she was ? dru : thanks to you . neil : we should have discussed this thoroughly before dropping it on our daughter . dru : i 'm sorry we did n't go to camp david , but i was getting nowhere with you . you saw the way she reacted . you have to realize what a huge mistake this would be , to go to the police . [ scene_break ] lauren : you 're not gon na like kevin 's idea . michael : oh , my god . i know i wo n't . but at this point , i 'll listen to anything . lauren : even something illegal ? michael : why should that surprise me ? my brother 's desperate . he 's looking at a minimum of three weeks in jail before his trial , a maximum of who knows how many years if he happens to be -- lauren : but only if he 's convicted . michael : which i will fight against with everything that 's in me , but you know i ca n't guarantee the outcome of a jury trial . okay , come on . let 's hear it . what 's kevin 's brilliant plan for getting himself cleared of burning brittany hodges ? what ? lauren : well , it 's not exactly a plan . michael : mm - hmm . lauren : he 's talking about making an escape from the hospital . michael : oh , sure . lauren : you know , before he 's transferred back to jail . michael : that 's perfect . lauren : and he would like me to help him . michael : of course he does . you can play bonnie to his clyde . you can blast your way out of the hospital with tommy guns and jump into your getaway car and zoom off into the sunset . it 's so kevin . it 's so immature , ill - considered and stupid ! you did not hold out any hope that you would aid and abet him in this lunacy . lauren fenmore ! you 're doing it ! [ scene_break ] ashley : were your ears burning , jackie ? jack : why , were you taking my name in vain ? john : no , but i 'm surprised to see the two of you out here . jill : why , john ? it 's a gorgeous night . john : oh , yes , it is , jill . but that was not my point . ashley : why are you out here together ? jack : jill 's cheering me up . ashley : is she ? jack : you have a problem with that ? jill : uh , i told your brother that life is too short to sit at the club all night drinking , so we should come here . jack : no , you did n't . jill : oh , i was thinking that . john : good night , sweetheart . ashley : night , daddy . john : you two excuse me . jack : night , pop . ashley : well , i hope i 'm not cramping your style . jack : yeah , you kind of are . but , ah , what the heck ? we 're all adults here , right ? ashley : whatever that means . jack : it means , little sister dearest , that jill and i are taking a swim . ashley : did you bring your bathing suit , jill ? jill : no , i did n't . ashley : oh , well , i 'm sure we have one that fits you . jack : ( whispers ) i do n't think she 's gon na need a bathing suit . ashley : okay , too much information . jack : ( normal voice ) oh , god , when did you become such a puritan ? ashley : i 'm actually thinking about the neighbors , jack . jack : oh , come on . how high is that hedge anyway ? come on . ashley : i 'm so happy to see you in a better mood , but frankly , jack , that 's all i wan na see of you . jill : does that go double for me ? ashley : try triple . [ scene_break ] neil : look , baby , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry that we ca n't agree on this , but the truth is i 'm ashamed . dru : good . neil : i 'm ashamed that i 've waited as long as i have . i shoulda come clean the second that i read that p.i . 's report and realized that kevin could n't have been the one who hurt brittany . dru : wait a minute . what are you saying ? neil : i 'm saying that i ca n't keep this under wraps anymore . and i realize that you and lily are dead set against it , but i have to go to the police , and i have to tell them what i know . [ lily remembering . ] lily : i never really had a boyfriend before . kevin : i keep forgetting how young you are . you 're way more mature than most girls your age . lily : well , i may be young , but i know what i feel . kevin : listen , why do you put up with colleen ? you oughta dump her ; leave her in the sandbox with the other kids . lily : well , it 's not like me and colleen hang out all the time , and i 'm still mad at her and j.t . for what they did . kevin : she 's just jealous . you know , its okay for her to have a boyfriend , but if you start looking happy , then she ca n't handle it . lily : yeah . why are we even talking about colleen ? kevin : because she is n't gon na quit until she breaks us up for good . lily : no , trust me , okay ? i am not gon na let colleen wreck things for us . i told you , kevin , you mean way too much to me . kevin : yeah ? lily : yeah . kevin : well , if you really feel that way , prove it . lily : how ? kevin : you know how . there 's only one way . [ scene_break ] lily : why did i ever let you touch me ? why did i let you manipulate me like that ? ( crying ) [ scene_break ] lauren : no , michael . i did not tell kevin that i would help him escape . but given his options ... michael : oh , please , lauren . you been hanging around with the boy too much . he 's infecting you with his terminal shortsightedness . lauren : do n't you think that i told him all the reasons why it was insane to contemplate escaping ? i told him that they would catch him again , that he would make things worse for himself . but , michael , we 're talking about a man who would rather die than go back to jail . michael : no , no . lauren : and i think he means it . michael : you know what , lauren ? whine , whine , whine , whine , whine . you remember that night where he was waving that gun around , talking about killing himself ? do you realize how relieved he was when i showed up to talk him out of it ? lauren : look , desperate people who are n't thinking clearly can go a step too far if there is n't someone there to stop them . michael : all right , all right . yes , okay , i get you . i get it . yes , you 're right . he 's just so crazed with fear right now . he 's ... lauren , that 's it . that 's it . lauren : what ? what 's it ? michael : huh . [ scene_break ] ashley : where 's your date ? jack : she 's in the guest suite finding a suitable robe . ashley : well , she 's certainly getting the royal treatment . jack : you really have a problem with my letting my hair down for one bloody evening ? ashley : i should n't , should i ? jack : what 's your beef , ash ? ashley : well , for starters -- jack : whoa , whoa , wait . is this a really , really long list ? ashley : dad and i are concerned about you . and after seeing the company you 're keeping these days -- jack : can you kinda get to the point ? i 'm having a little trouble focusing right now . ashley : we have some important issues that we need to discuss . jack : now ? ashley : no , not now . but soon . jack : oh , good . in the meantime , maybe you could pack this prissy , victorian attitude of yours up in your ... i do n't know , your sewing bag where it belongs . ashley : jack , i 'm hardly a prude . jack : then stop acting like one . we 're two consenting adults . ashley : does the word `` tacky `` mean anything to you ? jack : tacky ? tacky as in it would be tacky of you to make jill feel anything but welcome in this house ? ashley : jill ? does nothing embarrass you ? you need to get a grip . jack : you need to get lost . ashley : you have a serious problem , jackie . jack : ash , why do n't you go home to that little husband of yours and be a good girl ? leave jill and me in peace . ashley : fine . i 'll go get abby . but we 're gon na talk , you and i . jack : i am so looking forward to it , sis . oh , oh , uh , listen , do n't come back out to say good - byes , unless you want my little niece to see a real eyeful . jack : ( laughs ) nick : babe , why are you so uptight ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm not uptight . nick : i bring up cameron 's name , and you snap my head off . sharon : look , i 'm at the end of my rope , okay ? i just came back from my first appointment with a shrink . apparently your wife is so messed up , she has to have her head examined . and now you want to joke around about cameron kirsten . well , i 'm sorry i do n't share your gallows humor . nick : gallows humor ? that 's a weird way of putting it . sharon : well , i only meant that everything about him is just so creepy to me . nick : you 're talking about his disappearing act ? sharon : yeah . just thinking about it , it gives me the chills . nick : i know what you mean . i mean , that whole time he was gone , we actually thought he was dead , and grace is running around town making all those wild accusations . sharon : honey , please , i really do n't want to talk about this . nick : babe , the way you 're reacting , i have to ask this . did this guy ever hit on you ? [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . brad : hi . abby all tucked in ? ashley : yeah , she fell fast asleep . did n't even make it through her story . brad : does n't surprise me . she was practically sleepwalking when you came home . ashley : that 's what a dip in the pool will do to a little girl . brad : so she had fun . ashley : you shoulda seen her . she was so cute . not a care in the world . brad : yeah , i was afraid of that . ashley : why ? what ? brad : newman was here . surprise , surprise , he dropped by unexpectedly wanting to see abby . ashley : what did you tell him ? brad : well , not half of what i should have . the man 's ego knows no bounds , ash . he as much as ordered me to set up a visit with her . ashley : i have to talk to him . brad : well , you can talk to him , but he wo n't listen . he gave me some garbage about wanting abby to know that he acknowledges her as his daughter . ashley : only biologically . brad : that 's what i told him . but come on , ash . even if abby had only one drop of his blood , he 'd be here pounding our door down just the same . ashley : i know . he feels very passionately about his children . brad : she 's not his child , not in any way that counts . ashley : well , un -- you know what ? that argument 's not gon na wash . he 's committed to doing this . brad : yeah , do n't i know it , and on his schedule . that 's right , ash . his majesty instructed us to set up a visit with abby before he begins his community service . ashley : well , that 's too soon . she 's not ready for that . brad : that 's what i told him , but he wo n't hear it . he wants to close the deal . ashley : abby is not a deal . brad : well , to him she is . which makes me wonder what kind of relationship he really wants . ashley : he just wants to visit with her . brad : well , if you 'd heard the man , i do n't think you 'd feel the same way . quite frankly , i think we 'd better prepare ourselves . [ scene_break ] jill : what is all this ? jack : atmosphere . jill : boy , you 're really doin ' it up right , are n't you ? jack : well , i figure why the hell not . jill : kinda feels like a real date . jack : i thought we 'd like a little something to nosh after our we ... swim . jill : that was awfully thoughtful of you . it 's so strange . all of a sudden , i am feeling shy . jack : now why are you feeling shy ? nothing i have n't seen . jill : yeah , umpteen years ago . jack : what are you saying , gravity has n't been kind to us ? jill : ( groans ) jack : tell me about it . jill : oh , you , too ? jack : i 'm holding my own . jill : ( laughs ) jack : oh , come on . you 're still in your prime . jill : well , thank you , jack . yeah , i feel like that most of the time , till catch a glimpse of my birth certificate , and it 's turning that lovely , antique shade of white . jack : oh , take my word for it , you are no antique . jill : i did n't say i was an antique . i said the paper wa -- jack : okay , okay , okay , okay . what do you say we drop everything on the count of three ? jill : okay . jack : okay . jill : okay . one ... jack : two ... oops ! i jumped the gun . jill : ooh , ooh , three ! jack : three ! ha ! jill : whoa ! [ scene_break ] dru : did you hear a word i said ? neil : of course i have . but , please , try and understand where i 'm coming from here , baby . dru : i understand plenty . neil : well , if you did , you would n't be suggesting that we stoop to kevin fisher 's level . dru : oh , now insult me , why do n't you ? i care about my daughter 's well - being . neil : do n't you think i care about it , too ? i mean , listen to me . listen , even if they release kevin because of this evidence , do you really think that i 'm gon na allow him within a mile of our daughter ? dru : like you could watch her 24/7 . neil : drucilla , the man would be crazy to go anywhere near her . dru : he is crazy , neil . he set gina 's on fire . normal people do n't things like do that . what about what our daughter wants , or do n't you care about that ? neil : all right . shh . shh . she 's a kid . she does n't understand that by staying silent that we are committing a felony here . dru : did you hear her ? did you hear her say she would never forgive you ? neil : she does n't mean that . dru : sure about that ? are you willing to alienate your daughter forever ? neil : it 's not gon na happen . dru : you better sleep on that . you might feel differently tomorrow . neil : no , i wo n't . my mind is made up . maybe not now , but somewhere down the line , i 've got ta believe that she 'll come around and realize that this was the right thing to do . [ scene_break ] michael : i mean , look , i seriously doubt kevin can be deemed insane enough to avoid standing trial . in fact , i would n't want him to be , because , you know , i do n't think he did anything to hurt brittany hodges . but our immediate goal is to keep him out of jail between now and his trial . so if he could be just disturbed enough to need the inside of his head inspected by a mental health professional ... lauren : so you 're talking about a psychiatric evaluation . michael : yes . very good . so you 're familiar with the process ? lauren : not personally . michael : of course not . it -- it still worries me . lauren : why ? you said it would keep him outta jail , that it would avoid him ever being beaten up again . michael : nor from doing anything drastic out of his fear of going to jail , but ... this looks very good on the surface , but i 'm not ... lauren : what ? why are you hesitate ? michael : because i do n't want to go to kevin and tell him to act crazy . kevin could so easily take that too far given his current state of mind . lauren : well , hello . i think he 's already taking it too far . you said yourself , i mean , talking about escaping and running away , that 's real insanity . what 's the fault in faking it a little bit to ensure that he stays in the hospital ? michael : okay , you 're right . i guess it 's the lesser of the evils we 're dealing with . lauren : yeah , let me talk to him . let me plant the seed without going too far . michael : it still makes me nervous . lauren : i know , but , michael , you ca n't do this for him . i mean , if he 's gon na prove that he 's too unhinged to go back to jail , he 's got ta do it himself . [ scene_break ] sharon : has cameron kirsten ever hit on me ? nick , why would you say something like that ? nick : you 're a beautiful woman . why would n't guys hit on you ? sharon : because i 'm your wife , that 's why . nick : all right . so he did n't hit on you . sharon : no . he knows that i do n't like him , like that , anyway . period . nick : let 's talk about something else , all right ? sharon : okay . nick : so tell me about your shrink . now they do n't like being called that , do they ? sharon : um , no , i do n't think they do . nick : so how 'd it go ? sharon : um , what do you want to know ? nick : well , you said the session helped . sharon : yeah . i ca n't believe i was so scared to go . you know , he was so nice , and he just let me talk . nick : were you afraid he 'd turn out to be some kind of ogre ? sharon : i do n't know what i thought . i 've never been to see a psychiatrist before . nick : what were you worried about , that he was gon na dig into your mind , pull out some dark secrets ? nick : look , babe , there 's nothing to be ashamed of , getting a little help to sort out your problems . i 'm glad you 're seeing him . and i hope you keep seeing him until you figure out whatever it is you been goin ' through . sharon : thank you for your support , nick . nick : and i hope you can get cameron kirsten outta your mind , too . [ scene_break ] jill : oh , that was too fabulous ! jack : was n't it , though ? jill : that pool is like bathwater . i 'm so glad we did n't wear our suits . jack : wine . how about some wine ? jill : um ... half a glass , maybe less . jack : why ? jill : i went to a couple of a.a . meetings . jack : again , why ? jill : i just thought i was developing a problem , okay ? well , i was developing a problem . jack : if you 're on the wagon , we can find some club soda or -- jill : no , no , no , no . i 'm just watching it , that 's all . i read some different approaches to it , moderation being one . go ahead . jack : a splash . jill : perfect . thank you . jack : have a seat . jill : okay . do n't mind if i do . jill : ooh . jack : ( chuckles ) ahh . jill : mmm . that tastes glorious . it 's so much better when you 're not slugging it back by the bottle . jack : somehow , i replaced all my wine consumption with scotch consumption . jill : you know what ? this is a dreary subject . jack : you 're right , it is . what shall we talk about ? jill : mm . contentment . jack : ah , the ever - elusive prize . jill : have you turned into a closet malcontent or something ? jack : i thought i had found contentment there for awhile ... with phyllis . jill : stop . that 's another dreary subject . listen , no phyllis , no katherine -- jack : speaking of drinking ... jill : there you go again . we 're not gon na go there . jack , i 'm tryin ' to cheer you up here , okay ? we ca n't be touching each other 's sore spots . jack : you have sore spots ? show them to me . i have magical hands . jill : you have a black belt in massage . do you know that 's what you told me all those years ago when you tried to seduce me ? ( laughs ) jack : i said that line ? jill : yes , you did . jack : that 's a damn good line . i 'm gon na take that one out of mothballs . jill : um , about those sore spots ? [ scene_break ] ashley : do you honestly think that victor was talking about some kind of living arrangement ? brad : honey , you know , i - i would n't put anything past him . when he says that there are a lot of kids living in families where either the father or the mother is not the biological parent , well , you tell me what that suggests . ashley : him having some kind of custody of our little girl is not what 's best for abby . brad : it 's not about what 's best for abby . it 's about what victor wants . ashley : there has to be some way of convincing him -- brad : ash , ash , come on . no , listen . do you think -- i mean , do you really thin -- that having a relationship with victor is going to be good for abby ? you 've seen her . does this seem like a little girl who 's carrying around a lot of baggage ? ashley : no , she does n't . brad : has she even once brought up what she heard on that tape ? ashley : no . she does n't seem to care at all . brad : then why should we change it ? ashley : because we do n't have a choice , brad . brad : when it comes to the happiness and well - being of our little girl , there is always a choice . ashley : i 'm not sure it 's one we want to make . the last thing i want to do is scar little abby . brad : sweetheart , with victor involved , i really do n't know that that can be avoided . [ scene_break ] lauren : so let me ask you the bottom line . i mean , how good do you think your chances are of acquitting kevin of trying to kill brittany ? michael : well , i told you about a jury trial . we 've got a police department that 's very confident of the evidence against him . without some kind of break ... so what 's your point ? lauren : well , this whole psychiatric evaluation ploy is a waste of time if it 's just gon na buy him a couple of weeks in the hospital but he has to end up back in prison anyway . michael : tell me something i do n't know , lauren . we 're not in an ideal position . we 're not calling the shots . but perhaps if we succeed one step at a time , we 'll be able pull out of the nose dive we 're in . if we give up , it 's all over . lauren : yeah , but if kevin has to go back to jail now -- michael : if kevin has to go back to jail , then the rest of the plan does n't matter . look , the challenge here is to make kevin understand that if he tries this , he 's working without a net . you and i ca n't conveniently be there to talk him out of things or to make sure other people are n't overreacting . he 's in a hospital . if he endangers the lives of others , he 'll be in a deeper hole than he 's in already . are you beginning to understand how delicate this is ? lauren : yeah , okay . uh , let me talk to him . michael : if this thing smells even the slightest bit fake , it 'll do more harm than good . lauren : okay . i hear you . i ' g go first thing in the morning . michael : you do n't think he 's gon na try something tonight ? lauren : well , you know , i hope not , because i am not gon na get past that guard again . hopefully there 's a new one tomorrow , and i can charm him . michael : you want me to go with you ? lauren : no . let me try the soft approach first . and if that does n't work , you bring in the big guns . michael : you really care about him , do n't you ? lauren : go figure . okay , i 'm gon na get a good night 's sleep , all right ? michael : um , be careful . and , uh , thank you . lauren : let 's hope you 're still this grateful when it 's all over . [ scene_break ] lily : how could i have been so stupid ... to believe all of your lies ? i mean , so what if you did n't hurt brittany ? you almost killed colleen . lily : i will hate you for what you did to me for the rest of my life . you deserve to rot in prison . neil : withholding information like this is against the law , lily . can we keep silent , knowing we have evidence that will set him free ? it 's called obstruction of justice . it 's wrong . morally wrong . it 's wrong , lily . morally wrong . wrong . morally wrong . wrong . morally wrong . lily : oh , god , i do n't care . i do n't care . i do n't care . i want him to pay . i want him to pay . i want him to pay . ( crying ) dru : i - i ca n't believe you . i thought that you hated kevin fisher as much as i did . neil : i do . dru : well , you have a funky way of showing it . did you forget ... did you forget what he did to our daughter , that he took her virginity and gave her a disease , our 15-year - old child ? and now for the rest of her life , every time she thinks about that experience , it 's gon na be ugly . neil : okay . shh . of course i did n't forget . there 's nothing we can do about that now . dru : yes , there is ! we can protect our daughter and innocent girls by keeping that man off the streets . neil : what , by being kevin 's judge and jury , you mean ? no . it 's not right . now kevin may have done some terrible things , but the evidence proves that he had nothing to do with brittany hodges being electrocuted . dru : i do n't care what crime brings him down as long as he pays . neil : you know , one of the reasons i married you is because you 're a good person inside and out . we are good people . we have integrity . that means something to me . now i 'm not gon na let this man , no matter how much i detest him , corrupt my belief system . dru : i do n't give two hoots about your belief system . i care about my daughter 's future and her welfare . neil : drucilla , wh -- ca n't you just see this for once from my perspective here ? dru : no , i can not . now i want you to hear me i want you to feel me on this . if you do this , if you do this to lily , she wo n't be the only person who 'll never forgive you . [ scene_break ] jill : a little lower . jack : uh - huh . jill : to the left . jack : uh - huh . jill : ahh , you got it . jack : you know , this would be a lot easier without all this terry cloth . jill : is that a hint ? jack : it 's a suggestion . jill : okay . okay . ooh . jack : ( whispers ) of course , this only takes care of the upper back . jill : another hint . jack : well ... ( normal voice ) depends on how relaxed you want to get . jill : ohh . jack : let me tell you , old man gravity ... jill : ( laughs ) jack : got nothin ' on you , babe . nothin ' on you at all . [ scene_break ] sharon : it 's not just me , you know . i 'm not the only one who ca n't stand cameron . your mother does n't like him either . nick : yeah , she always thought he was a little too slick or something . sharon : yeah . cameron rubbed nikki the wrong way the first time they met , and i guess that 's why she 's been so supportive of me . nick : what do you mean ? sharon : nothing , nick . nothing . just that it 's something that we can both agree on , how much we do n't like that man . i just do n't think he 's a good person , and i wish that he would leave town and never come back . nick : yeah , i still wonder about that , you know , why he came back , the real reason . i 've said this before , but there 's a lot more to this guy than we know . he 's after something . that 's one thing i 'm certain of . [ scene_break ] ashley : look , honey , i have to say it . in all fairness , there 's no evidence that a relationship with victor will damage abby . brad : well , not yet , ash . but we wo n't see the results of that for years . ashley : that could be argued either way . we 're not positive that what she heard on that tape is n't affecting her right now . we do n't know what 's going on in her head . she could have a lot of unanswered questions . brad : and you think victor 's the one to answer them ? i do n't think so . ashley : could you please try to put yourself in his place ? brad : i have , and i do n't like what i saw . he wants our child . and you know how relentless he can be when he wants something . ashley : you know what we need ? professional advice . we need an objective opinion on how best to handle this . brad : ash , i do n't -- ashley : victor 's not gon na listen to us . this way , we cover all the bases . we have to do what 's best for abby . in the meantime , i 'm gon na call victor and ask him for some more time . brad : good luck . ashley : hi , vctor . it 's ashley calling . um , i need to speak with you . could you come by the house tomorrow morning , please ? it 's very important . please be here . he 'll show up . i know he will . brad : yeah , but will he listen ? do n't bet on it . brad : i 'm gon na go kiss our little girl good night . [ next_on ] brad : one more word , and i will bust you in the mouth . nick : i think it 's all a scam . cameron : i think your father made a mistake . it 's a mistake i 'd like to take advantage of . lauren : i think there may be a way for you to stay out of jail . | nick and sharon discuss cameron . nick wants to know if cameron ever hit on her . ashley and john talk about jack and his doldrums . jack and jill interrupt their conversation and gross ashley out with their `` birthday suit `` swimming plans . neil makes up his mind to turn the evidence he has into the police and lily and dru tell him theyll never forgive him if he does . lauren confesses to michael that kevin plans to run and that he wants her help . lily has a flashback about kevin and cries . ashley tells jack they need to talk later on and leaves . brad tells ashley to prepares themselves , that victor came by earlier to see abby . brad doubts abby wo n't be scarred over this . they agree they need professional help with this situation . jack and jill jump in the pool ; afterwards , they have some wine and eventually start to kiss . lauren suggests to michael that kevin fake insanity so he can stay in the hospital longer and avoid jail time before his court session begins . lauren says she 'll help . nick hopes sharon keeps seeing the doctor until she feels better and gets cameron out of her head . nick feels he 's after something . ashley calls victor and leaves a message to come by in the morning . |
jill : thanks . call me when nikki and david get in . brad : jill , good morning . jill : mm . brad : you here for the executive staff meeting ? jill : yeah , if i can get a seat at the table . brad : mm . jill : honeymooners in yet ? brad : well , not that , uh -- nikki : good morning . brad : oh . jill : ah . the queen and the king have arrived . brad : as long as they do n't start using the royal `` we . `` jill : as in , `` we are not amused . `` nikki . nikki : hi . jill : i understand congratulations are in order . nikki : yes , they are . david : yeah . brad : way to go , david . jill : mm . brad : nikki . david : thank you . thank you . brad : you sure had us guessing when you went awol . jill : yeah , did anyone win the office pool ? nikki : oh , no , you 're not telling me there really was one ? brad : heck yeah . i wish you 'd told me you were eloping . yeah , i could 've cleaned up . could always use a little extra cash . nikki : it was very sudden . we were all set for the colonnade room in august , but -- brad : why wait when you can have it all now , huh ? jill : ( chuckles ) brad : you 're a lucky man , david . david : yes , i am . jill : oh ! look at that ring . brad : ( whistles ) let me see that rock . wow ! that must 've set you back , david . the things we do for love . david : you got that right . uh , we have a staff meeting coming up , do n't we ? nikki : oh , we must have a mountain of work to catch up on . let 's push everything back two hours . is everybody okay with that ? david : works for me . brad : fine with me . jill : oh , i 'll just change my schedule . nikki : well , thank you for your flexibility , jill . lily ? lily ? excuse me . jill : mm - hmm . nikki : i wan na talk to you about the `` restless style `` cover . [ scene_break ] cane : uh ... you know , there 's some good stuff on 42 , 62 and , uh , 83 . chloe : lily 's ads . cane : yeah . what can i say ? i appreciate great beauty . chloe : you 're so pathetic . cane : mm . chloe : and could you please smile more quietly ? because i have little people bungee jumping around in my head . cane : see , chloe , that 's why we cut you off last night and forced you to switch to coffee , otherwise you would feel worse today . chloe : ( sighs ) killjoy . cane : see this ? look how beautiful she is . chloe : mm . yeah . lily is great . lily is fab . lily is not on the cover . cane : eh , so what ? it 's one setback . chloe : with huge ramifications . because now i have my work cut out for me . i have to resurrect her non - career . oh , thank you ! i began to think that you went to sumatra for the beans . cane : you 're quite the party girl , are n't you , chloe ? chloe : just please tell me that i was not dancing on the table or that any clothes were shed , because i do not remember a thing . cane : okay . well , we went to the athletic club . chloe : mm - hmm . cane : and then ... chloe : things got a little rowdy . cane : no , baby , you got a little rowdy . chloe : yeah , and then i remember waking up on lily 's air mattress in her bedroom . ugh ! and , uh , devon -- he brought me aspirin , and i ... wait , did i kiss you ? cane : um ... chloe : oops . awkward . well , it was so nothing . cane : what , are you just gon na use me and abuse me and then discard me ? i 'm about to pledge my heart and soul . chloe : oh , do n't you wish ? cane : ah . chloe : well , look , i have to get back to jabot and rescue the fresh face . ugh . cane : chloe ? i think you , uh ... you forgot this . chloe : ah . thanks . you know , you may not want to mention you - know - what to lily , because ... you do n't want her to think anything , now , would you ? cane : yeah , but you know what , chloe ? if you - know - what was so nothing , why do we have to keep it a secret ? [ scene_break ] lily : um , i 'm sorry if i let you down . nikki : no , not at all , lily . lily : you know , i just feel like if i 'd done a better job , then they would 've used my cover shot . nikki : you must be very disappointed . lily : yeah , i - i was , but you know , sharon was really nice about it when she told me . nikki : what exactly did she say ? lily : um , that they were going in a different direction . nikki : mm . sam cresswell . lily : yeah . celebs sell , i guess . nikki : yeah , they do , but magazines do n't reshoot a cover two days before delivery unless there 's a problem . lily : um ... what -- what kind of a problem ? nikki : that 's what i have to find out . right now , the question is , how they 're going to compensate us . lily : well , you did n't pay for the cover , did you ? nikki : no , no , no , no , i 'm talking back end , down the road . lily : oh . well , yeah , i know it 's a big loss for jabot . nikki : and for you . but we 'll recover , wo n't we ? okay . evelyn , get me `` restless style , `` please . thanks for coming in , lily . lily : yeah . again , i 'm really sorry if i let you down . nikki : amber , is my son in yet ? have him call me , will you ? yeah , no problem , thank you . [ scene_break ] david : brad . brad : uh , glad i bumped into you . uh , you and nikki have a couple minutes ? we can tie up some loose ends before the meeting . david : that 's fine . just come in about ten . look , that comment you made about nikki 's ring ? brad : yeah , i know . i 'm sorry about that . but , david , you know , i 'm surprised you spent that kind of money when you owe me $ 100,000 . david : it 's a family heirloom . brad : wow . how fortunate . how much is it worth ? david : i have no idea . look , i have n't forgot the debt , if that 's what you 're worried about . so , you know , hold off on the cracks to my wife . brad : very wealthy wife . now i know you 're good for it . you did promise me a payment this week . do n't get buried by this thing , all right ? the sooner the better . [ scene_break ] jill : alistair ? jill : god , alistair , i thought i told you never to show your face around here ! alistair : nor have i . what do you think of my disguise ? it 's very `` invisible man . `` jill : oh , do n't i wish ? now what do you want ? if it 's money or moonshine , forget it . alistair : i am on the wagon , madam . jill : what wagon would that be ? alistair : i have taken a vow of sobriety . because management has put a tungsten lock on my minibar , and i ca n't pry the damn thing open . jill : how much of their product did you drink last night ? alistair : well , an advance of $ 500 would cover the room and amenities . jill : i will give you $ 250 for the hotel , and you should be grateful you 're getting that . all you do is come to me for handouts , and meanwhile , i get nothing . alistair : not this time . jill : you definitely have something on gloria ? alistair : it 's gloria that has something . m'lady has a stash of diamonds . [ scene_break ] gloria : that 's right , in my safe deposit box . i want you to send every single diamond to me as soon as possible . well , of course , i understand . just fax me the paperwork , and i 'll sign everything . oh , and one very important thing ? this must be handled with the utmost discretion . well , thank you , that is why i chose your bank in the cayman islands . ( knock on door ) gloria : i 'm so glad to do business with you . good - bye . ( phone beeps ) gloria : jeffrey . jeff : gloria . gloria : you know , a gentlemen would 've called first . jeff : ah , well , then you know why i did n't . gloria : what do you want ? jeff : i 'm leaving genoa city . gloria : came to say good - bye ? jeff : ( laughs ) hardly . you 've got my passport . gloria : fine . get it and be on your way . jeff : believe me , sweet cheeks , i ca n't get out of here fast enough . [ scene_break ] nikki : all right , well , speak to the f.d.a . and get back to me today . thanks . well , hello . david : hi . nikki : what ? david : it 's just that nothing 's changed . and yet everything 's changed . nikki : uh - huh . mexico . married . david : that 's right . nikki : too late to get out of it . the deed is done . david : well ... here 's a little something to remind you until we get back to our suite tonight . nikki : david . david : it 's a -- a little souvenir from south of the border . nikki : what could this be ? ( gasps ) oh ! the coins from our wedding . david : that 's right . nikki : you are so sentimental . david : do n't let that get around . nikki : well , i 'm sentimental , too . there . david : nikki ... nikki : do you like it ? david : that is beautiful . thank you . when did you have time to -- nikki : i called my jeweler from mexico . he got it all ready . here , look -- look on the back . turn it over . david : `` we 'll always have mexico . `` david : i will cherish this . nikki : oh . i 'm so glad . brad : ah , newlyweds . it 's a beautiful thing . nikki : okay , brad . brad : however , all play and no work makes for a lot of red ink . i thought we had a company to run . [ scene_break ] lily : why , hello . how many fingers do you see ? chloe : ugh . lily : oh , and you 'll have to breathe into a balloon for me . chloe : not funny . lily : well , you look better . chloe : oh , yeah , the wonders of foundation . i am not used to drinking that much . i am the worst drunk . lily : yeah , you were pretty funny . next time you should probably stop after two . chloe : yeah , you 're right . okay , so today -- you 've got a fitting at 2 : 00 , and then we need to go over the new proofs from the new fresh face shots . lily : okay . sure . cane : hello again . lily : again ? cane : yeah , i , uh ... i ran into chloe at crimson lights . what , you did n't tell her ? chloe : why would i tell her ? we barely even talked . cane : so what are you doing now ? are you rehashing last night ? chloe : my stomach is the only thing that did any rehashing . it 's over , whatever it was . lily : what are you guys talking about ? chloe : nothing . which is exactly what i can recall . cane : and again , you call it `` nothing , `` huh ? um , i got a business meeting . do you wan na have lunch later ? lily : yeah , sure . cane : i 'll see ya . lily : okay . so , um , what 's `` nothing ? `` chloe : nothing . which is exactly what i can keep down this morning . ugh . oh , god . [ scene_break ] jill : all right , that 's enough . now do you have the strength to talk ? alistair : about what ? jill : about gloria 's diamonds , alistair ! alistair : oh , you mean the precious stones ? jill : where are they ? alistair : i was n't privy to that information . jill : were they stolen ? i mean , why did they belong to ? gloria ? jeff ? does it tie into what he has over her ? did they steal them together ? alistair : i was n't privy to that either . jill : well , what the hell are you privy to beside the privy in your hotel room ? cane : excuse me . uh , i forgot my file . jill : ah , cane , this is alistair wallingford . uh , this is cane , my son . cane : uh , nice to meet you , sir . alistair : you , too , young man . jill : alistair is an old friend of mine . he 's applying for a job . cane : oh . alistair : yes , and may i say , that , uh , even though your offer is an insult to a man of my expertise and experience , do you at least have health plans ? pensions ? long - term disability ? cane : uh , excuse me . nice to meet you . jill : bye . alistair : stock options ? [ scene_break ] cane : oh . if it is n't my good friend chloe . chloe : can you please not mess with me like that ? you know , i had to make up some stupid story thanks to your `` nothing `` comment . you know , i seriously do n't want her to think anything about what we did . [ scene_break ] jill : you do n't really know anything about the diamonds , do you ? alistair : well , truly , i ca n't recall right now . you know , my -- my blood sugar is rather low . uh , you know , a creamy dessert would help . [ scene_break ] jeff : this suite is not that big . do n't you have someplace you keep important documents ? gloria : why do n't you try the desk drawer ? jeff : oh , yeah , right . just like everything else in your life , a federal disaster area . gloria : you know , when i get rid of you , i 'll be rid of the biggest disaster of all . jeff : yeah , and i get the money . i win . and do n't think my leaving town lets you off the hook . my lawyer will finalize the settlement after i 'm gone . gloria : gone ? back to korea and your little kimchee ? jeff : kyon . you bet , baby . gloria : yeah , well , maybe she 'll keep you provided with endless hours of stimulation . jeff : kyon is ten times the woman you are . she knows i 'm great in bed . gloria : aha . a woman of low expectations . jeff : you know , i ca n't wait to get the settlement , because you 'll get exactly what you deserve -- nothing . gloria : take your passport and shove it . jeff : ah . ( fax machine whirs ) jeff : what is it you do n't want me to see ? gloria : none of your damn business anymore , bardwell . give me that ! give me that ! that was private . jeff : from a bank ? gloria : were n't you about ready to leave ? jeff : not until you tell me what 's going on here . gloria : i still have an income . i have a bank account . jeff : in the caymans ? gloria : who said anything about the caymans ? jeff : the fax does . on the letterhead . what are you hiding ? gloria : nothing . i just happen to trust the venerable british banking system . now please , leave me alone . jeff : gloria ... gloria : no , jeffrey . jeffrey , you got everything . you want me to call security ? [ scene_break ] cane : chloe , come in here with me . we need to have a conversation . chloe : well , while we talk , lily 's career fritters away . cane : i 'll risk it . about what you , uh , said to me earlier about not wanting lily to know about what we did . chloe : wait , you 're not going to say anything to her , now , are you ? cane : let 's get something straight , okay ? we did n't do anything . you got drunk and you kissed me . chloe : figure of speech . i said it was nothing . cane : really ? so why are you so concerned that lily 's gon na find out ? chloe : you 're kidding , right ? cane : yeah , i am kidding , but you do n't seem to be kidding back . chloe : well , hangovers and humor do n't mix . cane : okay . if you were trying to pull something -- chloe : you know , i do n't understand . why is everyone in this town so uptight ? cane : i 'm not from this town . chloe : well , whatever . living here has clearly affected your easily shocked meter , because everyone in l.a. and new york makes out with everyone . friends ' boyfriends , friends ' girlfriends , friends , period . cane : darling , i do n't shock easily . so next time you wan na go bi ... coastal , all right ? you feel free to indulge , just remember one thing . you will show lily and me some respect . chloe : yeah . sure . cane : and you also better remember that you 're an employee of this company , so you better clean up your act . chloe : well , we both know that you 're not firing me . not with what i can do for lily . cane : you like to pat yourself on the back , do n't you ? chloe : why would n't i ? cane : devon was right about you . you 're bossy , you are self - absorbed , and you 're high maintenance . chloe : oh , you forgot incredibly cute . cane : yeah , i know . i left it off the list for a reason . get your act together , baby , or you 're gon na piss off someone who 's not as forgiving as i am . okay ? [ scene_break ] nikki : call saito and tell him that product integration will happen over the next quarter . david : might be a little early in osaka . brad : well , i 'll give it a shot anyway . oh , uh , make sure you go over that tariff issue with heather . nikki : do you understand that ? brad : of course . nikki : well , why do n't you just tell us yourself . brad : because it 's a busy day , i have a lot to do . it 's a legal matter . i 'll let heather handle it . david : it 's all right . i 'll catch up with her after the staff meeting . brad : great , great . oh , uh , she 'll wan na talk to at least , uh , one of you about the new malaysian contract . nikki : uh , what new malaysian contract ? brad : there 's a memo sitting right there on your desk , nikki . you obviously have n't had enough time to read it . david : all right , again , brad , why do n't you save us the time ? brad : all right , all right , it 's actually quite simple . the contract was about to expire . the workers wanted 12 cents an hour , management approved 8 cents . i thought it was prudent to split the difference . david : you did what ? nikki : brad ? brad : well , do n't look so shocked . you were n't reachable . there was no time to wait . not with just - in - time shipping and a factory we could n't afford to have closed down . 200 workers were going to walk off the job . i 'm the c.o.o . i made the decision i had the authority to make and it was the right decision . the same one either one of you would 've made in my place . ( telephone ringing ) nikki : what ? oh , put him through . look , we are not done with this , but for now , can you excuse me ? david : brad ? brad : yeah ? david : that was an obvious power play . brad : i do n't know why you would perceive it that way , david . having said that , if i wanted to make a power play , i do hold all the cards , so to speak . so you 're really in no position to question anything i do . [ scene_break ] cane : hey . lily : uh - oh . i know that hey . you have work problems ? cane : uh , distribution problems in houston , but it can wait . you need to come here . lily : okay . cane : oh , i 've been wanting to do that all morning . lily : mm , me , too . and i wish i could stay , but i 'm already running late . i have a fitting for a new line . i mean , if they still want me . cane : what sort of talk is that ? chloe : oh , of course . you 're in the last place that i look . the dresses are here . please do not keep franco waiting . cane : chloe , we were in the middle of something . chloe : the middle of what ? cane : in the middle of none of your business . lily : no , cane , i think chloe should hear this . um , nikki called me in about losing the `` restless style `` cover . chloe : is she laying that on you ? lily : well , she was nice about it , but you know , she was n't happy . chloe : well , maybe someone ought to tell her that a new model ca n't compete with a famous face for the cover of a new magazine . lily : i know , i just feel like if i had done a better job , you know , this would n't have happened . jill : cane ? oh , i thought i 'd find you in there . cane : yeah , yeah , houston . phone call . i 'm about to do it . okay . jill : firing somebody is never easy . cane : yeah . lily : bye . chloe : ahem . lily : by the way , i just wan na let you know that i am not giving up . chloe : good . but then i 'd have to kick your butt . and look , you know , you have to realize that sam cresswell is huge . i do n't wan na hear about this , `` i did n't get my cover , `` okay ? because one day , you are gon na be huger , and she 's going to be losing covers to you . lily : well , i do love that attitude . chloe : good . walk tall . i 'll see you in the fitting . lily : well , wait , um , where you going ? chloe : to give the big boss a not - so - subtle reminder of what you 're worth to this company . [ scene_break ] david : nikki , do you have those reports on -- brad : $ 200 limit . cane : game on , huh ? david : well , you said you wanted to play the game , so let 's just play . brad : you got it , my man . david : you 're gon na get your $ 100,000 . brad : i know , i know you 'll make the payments . i just wan na make sure that you keep up , so you do n't all of a sudden get overwhelmed . nikki : oh , there you are . david : hey . nikki : check this out . david : what 's this ? oh , is that that , uh , `` journal `` article on the counterfeit labeling ? nikki : yeah , i already alerted legal . so what happened after you and brad left ? david : you know brad . he tried justifying not contacting us . it 's all right . i 'll take care of it . nikki : i guess you mean it when you say you 're not gon na let him get to you . david : well , last i looked , i 'm his boss , not the other way around . [ scene_break ] gloria : good morning , everybody ! what a glorious day ! thank you very , very much . brad : gloria , i 'd say good morning , but we 're slipping into afternoon , and you 're just arriving . gloria : actually , i was working in my suite all morning , brad . brad : i 'll bet you were . gloria : alistair ? alistair : gloria . gloria : listen , if you 're here about yesterday , forget it . that show opened and closed in the same day . alistair : oh , remember what you said to me , my dear ? it was like a rendezvous with your beloved john . gloria : yeah , you look like him , but believe me , that 's as far as the resemblance goes . alistair : oh , regrets , you 've had a few , but then again , too few to mention . gloria : what ? alistair : if your heart -- or any other body part -- calls out for mine this evening , you just need to wander down the hall . gloria : you 're staying at the club again ? on whose dime ? alistair : residuals . denture commercial . gloria : ah , yes . your brilliant career . do n't call me , alistair . i promise i wo n't call you . alistair : adieu . gloria : mm . jill : gloria ? i 'm surprised to see you . i would 've thought you 'd be celebrating your divorce . gloria : i hope you 're not too crushed that jeffrey 's going away . jill : well , he 's not leaving 'cause of me . gloria : he ai n't staying because of you , either . jill : or you . how quickly men seem to slip through your fingers , you poor thing . [ scene_break ] jeff : um ... pardon me . i hate to bother you , but , um , do you think my wife will like these ? woman : well , of course . jeff : see , i want everything to go just right . we almost got a divorce until we realized how much we love each other . and i - i just wan na leave these on the dresser with a note telling her to meet me in the dining room . woman : aw , a romantic dinner ? jeff : well , to start . and then , a diamond pendant when i ask her to renew our vows . woman : well , maybe you could give my husband some lessons . jeff : ( laughs ) oh , gosh , i -- you know , i seem to have forgotten my key . can you let me in ? woman : oh , so sorry . it 's against policy . you guys done with breakfast yet ? [ scene_break ] nikki : ev , i 'm running to my office . chloe : oh , excuse me , mrs. newman . or is it mrs. chow ? you know , why do n't you just go back to reed , just in case you get divorced again ? nikki : i 'm sorry ? chloe : i 'm sorry . bad joke . nikki : what can i do for you , chloe ? chloe : well , i would love to show you something really spectac -- there . oh , please come here . perfect timing . lily just did test shots with franco . i just did a computer print out . you are going to love them . the attitude , the look -- it is all there . and she was totally in the zone . lily : chloe , i - i swear , i did n't pay her to say that . nikki : wow . they 're exquisite . lily : thanks . i 'm just hoping for a fast learning curve . chloe : well , lucky for you , that 's where i come in . lily : no , i mean , it 's true . i would be lost without her . i mean , she practically ran that shoot . nikki : i guess i made the right hire . i 'm gon na show this to the art department . thank you . chloe : how hot am i ? lily : we 're hot . cane : oh . what are you guys talking about ? lily : well , nikki just saw the new proofs . chloe : and loved them . cane : nicely done . lily : no , give her the credit . i mean , she really came through for me with mrs. newman . cane : great . [ scene_break ] nikki : in addition to the positive report from atlanta , we 've just completed a key acquisition as a result of david 's efforts . david ? david : okay . purity -- an indonesian nutri - cosmetics company . vitamin waters , probiotic yogurt , lowfat collagen drinks . jill : sounds revolting . brad : absolutely . gloria : your lips will never be fuller . cane : i 'm sorry i 'm late . i 'm sorry . jill : no , it 's all right , cane . you 're just in time for the floor show . we 're going holistic . david : why do n't we take a look at this graph ? as you can see , nutri - cosmetics are well - established in the asian market , but are just now appearing on western radar . brad : that 's because there 's no market for it here . david : yet . gloria : yeah . i think it could tie in with our summer skincare line , package them together . i mean , a sunscreen and a collagen drink . the sun may dry your skin out , but the collagen will plump it up . brad : all right , listen , that 's , uh , very nice in theory , but the fact is -- nikki : it might be nice in practice , too , brad . gloria , why do n't you run with it ? ( telephone ringing ) nikki : yes ? i 'll put him on . it 's the warehouse in chicago . david : oh , great . can we take five ? nikki : sure . jill : by all means . david : all right , uh , i 'll pick it up in there . nikki : all right . gloria : nikki , i 'd like to thank you for your support . not to speak out of school , but when jill was at the reins , she was n't nearly as receptive to my talents . nikki : well , jill got the company out of a crisis . it takes a different kind of vision to move the company forward into the future . gloria : did i notice a very beautiful ring on your finger ? tell me what happened , or am i the last to know ? nikki : oh , thank you . david and i got married this weekend . gloria : oh , congratulations . nikki : where 's your ring , gloria ? gloria : jeffrey and i are divorcing . nikki : oh , i 'm very sorry to hear that . gloria : yeah , my finger does feel a little empty . who knows ? maybe i 'll just have to commission one to celebrate my newfound freedom . [ scene_break ] jeff : thank you for changing your mind . i ca n't tell you how much this means to me . i looked everywhere for that key . woman : are you sure you ca n't leave your flowers outside the door ? jeff : you know , wives can buy flowers for their husbands , too . this is for yours . woman : oh . [ scene_break ] jeff : damn ! no fax . ( sighs ) alistair : ah , boo . now that 's the proper response when the villain comes skulking out of the heroine 's boudoir . jeff : what about it ? alistair : well , now , if it 's dirt you 're looking for on your ex , this may be your lucky day . [ scene_break ] gloria : david , i will do a preliminary report and get back to you . david : excellent . nikki : that oughta do it for today . thank you for the presentation , david . brad : hey , uh , david , where did you find that interesting company ? david : it 's called research , brad . cane : that 's good research , david . david : thank you . nikki : okay , thank you , everyone . it 's important that i have everybody on my team on the same page . jill : well , i do n't think we have a page big enough . nikki : we are a little top heavy , are n't we ? it 'll be interesting to see who steps up . brad : uh , david ? i wan na apologize . i was , uh ... heavy - handed before . david : okay . brad : i know what it feels like to be pressured . we 've all be there . i 'm the last person to judge . so no hard deadline , all right ? just keep the installment payments coming . although , uh , you -- you do have a joint bank account with nikki now , do n't you ? david : excuse me ? brad : she did n't make you sign a prenup , did she ? david : no . brad : even with your history ? david : it 's called a partnership , brad . i 'm sure you 've heard of it . brad : hmm . well , it just sounds a little , uh , commercial to me . david : you 'll get your money soon . all of it . [ scene_break ] cane : oh , you should 've seen it . there was more jockeying in that meeting than at the preakness last saturday . lily : yeah , big business . i get it . just look at my dad . cane : yeah . it 's not for you , though , huh ? lily : uh , no . oh , you know what chloe just did ? cane : oh , you know what ? i have my own chloe story , but , uh , no , you go first . lily : okay , she booked me on this radio show . like , new models to look for or something , and she hooked me up with the most amazing hair stylist . cane : girl 's got connections . lily : i mean , i know she 's , like , she 's a little twisted , you know ? but it 's like what artist is n't , right ? cane : you think she 's an artist ? lily : well , yeah , i mean , it 's like she 's painting this career for me , and all i have to do is just fill in the colors . i know i used to rag on her . cane : yeah , like as of yesterday . lily : but you know what ? she 's really starting to grow on me . and honestly , i really do n't think that i could do this without her . so ... what is your chloe story ? cane : it does n't matter . there 's , uh , there 's no real story there . it 's like you say , the girl 's a -- the girl 's an ace . chloe : thank you for getting back to me so quickly . yes , seriously , you are going to want to jump on this . because she is money . yes , well , you do not want to lose her to megamodels agency . no , no , no , do n't worry about that . i can get her out of this burg . so , yeah , you got ta fly her to new york -- yes . as soon as possible . bye . [ scene_break ] cane : all right , so we 'll start the interviewing immediately , okay ? thank you for your help . appreciate it . lily : oh , my gosh ! the most amazing thing just happened . cane : what ? lily : oh , chloe , come here ! you have to hear this ! i just got a call from sublime in new york about representing me ! and they 're flying me in ! chloe : that 's great ! cane : nicely done . chloe : so , when 's it happening ? lily : i do n't know . like , as soon as possible ! but can you believe it ? i 'm going to new york ! [ scene_break ] david : i know . i know i 'm behind . no , do n't . please do n't cancel the card . look , this is all just a misunderstanding . my wife and i -- we just got married and we 're in the process of merging our accounts . that 's right . yes , i - i will get the money to you by the end of the week . i absolutely promise . thank you . nikki : i 'm so glad you could reach her . put that in my calendar , will you ? david : hey , it was our wedding . we had to do it up right . well , thank you for understanding . that 's okay . well , yes , just send me the bill . perfect . take care . nikki : what are you talking about ? we 're gon na pay for the wedding together . david : well , that 's very sweet , but a joint account ? in this day and age ? nikki : we do n't need a joint account . i 'll just write you a check . [ scene_break ] gloria : mm - hmm . i 've looked over the paperwork and everything seems to be just fine . so i will fax you my signatures , and you have a bonded messenger send me my diamonds . [ scene_break ] jeff : uh , no , no , no . i ca n't wait that long . i need the first flight out with the tightest connections possible . yeah , that 's right . final destination is georgetown . grand cayman island . [ next_on ] brad : are you telling me that david chow has quit cold turkey ? nikki : your father can be very generous , but he can also be very vindictive . victoria : what sabrina does n't realize is that she ca n't get one without the other . j.t . : she hung up . did you get it ? paul : i got the area code . | everyone 's got a dirty little secret , david 's debt to brad , who 's ego is on serious overdrive . glo from jeffrey as she tries to recover the hidden diamonds from the cayman islands ; but thanks to alistair who 's on jill 's payroll that cat is out the bag . last but not least chloe 's claiming her pass at cane was simply nothing but refusing to tell lily . cane ai n't buying it and says if was nothing tell lily and as he prepares to tell his lady love , lily ( lady love ) expresses how much chloe has made her career a success . so kiss remains mum and chloe still smells like roses . jeffrey 's going to the cayman islands and better believe he had something up his sleeves . david needs to pay off his debts and now he realizes he has a sugar mama who will do just that . |
tucker : okay . any leads on that research you 're doing ? do you mean , `` no `` ? yeah . yeah , the newmans are all about appearances , are n't they ? well , dig harder . i need that information . jill : problems ? tucker : nope , everything 's just dandy . jill : billy . billy : yes ? jill : something is going on between tucker and the newmans . billy : what else is new ? jill : no , no , no . if i can find out what it is , and if it 's juicy enough , it gives you the perfect excuse to hire your mother back . billy : sorry , mom . `` restless style `` is officially out of the newman business . jill : what on earth would possess you to make such a ridiculous decision ? billy : ( chuckles ) ( groans ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : i came to talk about the visitation schedule . victoria : visitation , wow . god , i really ... i hate that word -- `` visitation . `` j.t . : well , it 's not fun for any of us . victoria : no , i - i ca n't really take how hard it is coming home at night and not hearing his little voice and seeing his ... ( sighs ) seeing his toys scattered around , and ... ( sighs heavily ) damn it . i promised i would n't do this . j.t . : do you want me to come back later ? victoria : no . no , do n't go . listen , i ca n't do this anymore , okay ? i need reed back in my life . do you think maybe we could just figure out a way where we can split equal time ? please , j.t . i do n't want to fight with you , all right ? i just need my son back in my life . just tell me what to do . you name it , and i 'll do it . [ scene_break ] nick : look , my kids are growing up . i 'm stuck in here . it 's driving me crazy . victor : i 'm sure you 'll be out of here very soon , son , okay ? frank : well , look who 's here . like father , like son , huh ? victor : what do you want ? frank : just heard you were in here yourself for the same murder . i 'm surprised we did n't run into each other . victor : you 're very lucky we did n't . frank : and your boy adam meeting his maker ... bet you 're not sorry about that . nick : you know that creep ? victor : frank ellis . nick : frank ellis -- the guy who forged the diary . victor : that son of a bitch is lucky that i 'm ... meeting him in here . nick : it 's just another piece of adam 's handiwork . victor : boy , oh , boy . anyway , i 've got ta be going , so , um ... ( sighs ) i 'll see to it that you 'll be out of here soon , all right ? nick : all right , dad . victor : mm - hmm . nick : thanks , dad . ( knock on door ) ( door opens ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] michael : what the hell were you thinking using my wife to entrap patty ? phyllis : she was okay with it . michael : playing sarah after the ordeal she 's been through ? she has nightmares . she wakes up screaming . every memory is a torture to her . forcing her to pretend to be that monster -- phyllis : well , she did n't say anything . i mean , she did n't mention this to me at all . she was on board . we did n't force her to do it , michael . michael : i do n't care . it was cruel . you should have known what a lousy thing that was to do her . phyllis : no , i shou -- listen , i am sorry that i upset my friend . i am sorry . but i 'm not going to apologize because i asked my friend to help me . sharon and i are determined to get nick the hell out of here , and i 'm grateful for what lauren did . listen , you ca n't be mad at me for -- michael : oh , yes , i can be mad at you . i am mad at you . phyllis : no , you ca n't ! michael : you 're lucky that i do n't have time to dwell on this . phyllis : what 's that ? you have the cell phone records , right ? from adam 's phone ? michael : i have the cell phone records , yes . phyllis : good . oh , god , michael , thank you so much . i want to see that . i want to see who he talked to the night he was killed . michael : all right , well , let 's go . uh , please . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) victor : the hotel manager told me that i would find you here . sharon : yeah , come on in . um ... ( clears throat ) the police just , uh , they just released this room . it 's not part of their crime scene anymore . victor : i was told that was happening , yeah . sharon : um ... so there 's a lot of my things here , and ... victor : mm - hmm . sharon : ( sniffles ) adam 's things , too . i guess i 'll just ... i 'll just , uh ... give them to charity , you know ? once i 've had a chance to go through them all . victor : yeah , well , why do n't we ... why do n't we go through things , okay ? sharon : who knows ? maybe we 'll even find a clue , something that could help nick . victor : well , let 's try to find something . [ scene_break ] michael : the night of the murder , two outgoing phone calls from a cell phone recovered near adam 's body . nick : i do n't recognize either one of these numbers . michael : there 's no reason you should . the first one comes from a pay phone in a fast - food restaurant outside of minneapolis . the second comes from a pay phone at an old bus stop along highway 53 . nick : that 's out in the middle of nowhere . michael : yeah , the police already checked out both , did n't come up with anything . phyllis : so there 's no way to find out who adam was calling . michael : well , it would seem that he might have a second accomplice . nick : okay , so with all this evidence and patty 's testimony , it 's clear there are other suspects , yet they continue to hold me without bail . michael : well , the d.a . believes he has a solid case . now it 's time for us to get solid proof of our own . phyllis : the answers are out there . they are . we 'll find 'em , right , michael ? nick : we just have to figure out how to go about it . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) i gave this to adam for christmas . it 's cashmere . i remember him commenting how soft it is . it 's really nice that i , uh , i do n't have to go through this alone . victor : you should n't do this alone . we are family , all right ? sharon : you know , in spite of everything , um , adam was your son , and ... to lose a child ... victor : how long has it been since cassíe died ? sharon : ( voice breaking ) five years . ( sighs ) this month , in fact . uh , the 24th . victor : ( sighs heavily ) amazing how time flies , is n't it ? i 'm glad you have faith now to help you get over this . sharon : thank you . it 's really generous of you to say that . victor : do you remember that cassíe predicted that you and nicholas would have another baby ? now her prophecy 's come true . okay . we 'd better start looking for what we were trying to find . ( sighs ) by the way , uh , have you bonded with faith ? i mean , you were concerned about that . sharon : well , i mean , not entirely . um , the nanny that ashley was using agreed to stay on , so we 've had that consistency . victor : well , that 's good . sharon : but there 's just been so many shake - ups since we got her back . victor : uh - huh . sharon : you know , now is the time when nick is supposed to be bonding with his child , and instead , he 's locked up in a place where he ca n't see her at all . victor : ( sighs ) i know . that 'll change , i promise you . sharon : god , i really , really want to believe that it will . victor : mm - hmm . sharon : i just want this crime to be solved , and i want this insanity to be -- to be over with so that i can -- i can move on and i can forget about adam . victor : yeah , i understand . you 're not alone . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm willing to do anything , as long as it means spending more time with reed . j.t . : look , i hate this , too , all right ? reed misses you so damn much , and believe me , there are times that i wish we had shared custody . i mean , tucker 's been really cool about giving me time off , but i ca n't rely on that forever . victoria : okay , but you do n't have to , 'cause i 'm his mom , and i would love to -- to watch him when you 're busy . i know that you have objections about him being around my dad . j.t . : ( sighs ) victoria : you want me to move off the ranch ? i will . j.t . : that would be a - a great start . victoria : okay , all right , i 'll call an agent right now . i can rent something in town , or farther away if you want . how many miles do you want me to put between me and my dad ? 5 miles ? 10 miles ? what do you want ? j.t . : no , look , hold on . d - distance is n't the issue here . victoria : but you said earlier if i left the ranch that that would be a start . what else do you want me to do ? do you want me to quit my job ? because i will . i 'll quit my job . if you want me to have nothing more to do with newman enterprises , then that 's what i 'll do . ( voice breaking ) i just want to get reed back . j.t . : stop . okay , all right , look . i ca n't tell you where to live , who to work for -- victoria : yes , you can . you can . i want you to . just spell it out for me . tell me exactly what you want me to do to get my son back , and i 'll do it . j.t . : even if you moved off the ranch and quit your job , that 's not gon na solve the problem . victoria : which is ? j.t . : victor and his influence on your family and all the insanity that creates for everyone , including reed . victoria : what do you want me to do ? do you want me to cut all ties with my father ? j.t . : that would n't work , either , and you know that . being victor newman 's daughter is a huge part of who you are . even if you got completely out of his orbit ... i mean , that -- that 's the only way that -- that i would feel comfortable sharing custody with you , and we both know that 's not gon na happen . [ scene_break ] billy : `` restless style `` needs to move on to some greener pastures . jill : oh , baby , with all due respect , that is just ludicrous , okay ? the public loves a newman scandal , and your magazine 's where they get it from . billy : yeah . jill : now you hire me back , i 'm gon na spend every moment digging up the juiciest cover stories possible . billy : hey . jill : look , my tucker exposé was one of your biggest issues ever . billy : you 're right . you 're right , and you made a really good point right there . and i 'm gon na think about that . but right now , i 'm gon na talk to rafe , so you -- you just ... hey , man . rafe : sorry i 'm late . you sounded pretty intense on the phone . what 's going on ? billy : yeah . yeah , yeah , yeah . see , here 's the thing . um ... ( whispers ) i kinda got married , and i need you to get that annulled as -- as soon as possible . can you handle that sort of thing ? [ scene_break ] tucker : i 'm gon na have to get back to you . jill : so do you mind if i join you ? tucker : looks like you just did . jill : mm . you just look like you could use a friend , that 's all . tucker : oh . are we friends again ? you know , i seem to recall a speech you made about dumpin ' losers and never lookin ' back . jill : what was i thinking , huh ? tucker : always a mystery . jill : i know you said earlier that everything was fine with you , but then i saw this huge frown on that handsome face of yours . ( chuckles ) i just thought maybe you could use a distraction . that 's all . tucker : mm . well ... tempting as that sounds , i 'm gon na have to pass . the price is too high . jill : what price ? tucker : jill , we both know you 're after something , and i know i ca n't afford it , and i 'm one of the richest guys in the world . jill : you make me sound like quite a snake . tucker : well , i get the feeling the longer i stay here with you , the more likely i am to get bit . now excuse me . [ scene_break ] rafe : so who 's the not - so - lucky bride ? billy : ( clears throat ) victoria . rafe : newman ? ! billy : yeah , yeah , yeah . would you sh - shut up ? just keep your voice down . give me a break . rafe : ( laughs ) wow . whoo . when i saw you guys yesterday , i - i knew something was going on between the two of you . billy : good for you , okay ? you 're very observant , okay ? rafe : you know what ? i do n't even want to know what you guys were doing in jamaica . obviously , the two of you were -- billy : obviously -- obviously , yeah , we were -- we were doing that . rafe : ( sighs ) not your smartest move , buddy . billy : really ? i -- thank you . yet still ... ( clears throat ) when we were on that beach , and we were drinking ... a lot , and we were dancing , and we were laughing , and we were having fun , and we were drinking , getting married sounded like a - a great idea . and -- and in my defense , she sort of defies every assumption i 've ever made about a newman . i mean , she 's got a great personality , believe it or not . and she 's smart , and we all knew that she was sexy as hell . i mean , look at her . and -- and , you know , she 's , um , she 's sweet , which really messes with my head , because a newman being sweet defies all logic . do n't you think ? i mean , that 's -- it 's just crazy , right ? i mean , do n't you think that 's nuts ? rafe : well , billy , what i think is , that you do n't exactly sound like a guy who wants to end things with her . billy : you just drink your coffee ... man . [ scene_break ] victoria : so basically , i am being punished for being victor newman 's daughter , as if that were something that i could help . j.t . : ( sighs ) you have a blind spot where your father 's concerned , and you ca n't grasp the concept of why i have a problem with him being around reed and all the chaos that creates . meanwhile , two judges -- two -- have ruled that i 'm the better parent to take care of reed because i can provide an environment for him that -- that he needs at his age . victoria : i do n't care what the judges said . reed is a newman . you ca n't change that . you ca n't change who his grandfather is , and i want you to remember that the next time you look into his eyes . our son is a newman , and he 's gon na resent you one day for trying to erase that . [ scene_break ] sharon : victor , take a look at this . victor : a ticket for a parking garage . sharon : yeah , in minneapolis , dated the 25th of february . that was right around the time when phyllis got her hands on skye 's diary , and , uh , adam had disappeared for a few days . we thought that he was all trying to get away because he did n't want to be grilled about dr. taylor . and then -- and then he just showed up here again one day . he told me that he had been in kansas visiting hope 's grave , and , i mean , i just assumed that that was the case . victor : i 'll be damned . so he was n't in kansas at all . sharon : i wonder who he knows in minneapolis . victor : we 'll find out . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , well , whoever adam recruited to be his other accomplice , it had to be before we confronted him at the cabin , because he was in the hospital and -- phyllis : yeah , he was watched pretty closely . michael : all right , i 'll have my staff go over his credit card records , see if anything pops . nick : you might want to check the phone records at the g.c.a.c . , too . michael : oh , that 's a good idea . phyllis : you know what ? and we should , uh , check out the restaurant that he called the night before he died . michael : all right , great minds think alike . nick : and , you guys , please be careful . i know adam is dead , but if there is another accomplice out there , they 're probably watching every move you make . phyllis : come on . we 're gon na be smart . nick : promise ? phyllis : mm - hmm . kiss me . victoria : thank you . michael : hi . victoria : hi . phyllis : hey . victoria : phyllis . phyllis : all right , see you later . nick : ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) hi . nick : hi . they 're just , uh , checking out some leads , nothing worth talking about yet , but what are you doing here ? i did n't expect to see you today . victoria : oh , i just came by to get some background on one of your deals , um , for a meeting that i have . ( sighs ) nick : must have got you all choked up . victoria : ( chuckles ) no , i 'm fine . do n't be silly . i 'm fine . ( clears throat ) nick : do n't give me that . victoria : look , i am just -- i 'm great . i just -- i do n't want to -- i do n't want to get into it . besides , you have worse problems than i do right now . nick : oh , so this was a contest ? nobody told me . victoria : could we just not -- nick : vick . victoria : let 's not , because -- nick : vick , what 's wrong ? talk to me . victoria : ( sighs ) what is n't wrong ? my whole life is ... ( sighs ) a catastrophe right now , and i - i do n't know what to do about it . [ scene_break ] victor : oh , i see . well , thank you . you 've been extremely helpful . i appreciate it . thank you . sharon : what did they say ? victor : ( sighs heavily ) ( breathing rhythmically ) the manager says that no one has visited the place where hope is buried . it 's a private plot , and that adam has not been to the farm , either . sharon : ( sighs ) okay , well , maybe he visited the grave site after hours . victor : mm - hmm . sharon : maybe he stayed with friends . i mean , we ca n't prove that he was n't in kansas . victor : well , i 'm sure as hell gon na find out myself . sharon : what should we do with the parking ticket ? just sit on it and wait until you get back ? victor : no , we wo n't do that . i 'm gon na take this parking ticket and show it to that pompous d.a . and tell him to look down different avenues to find whoever the killer is . [ scene_break ] phyllis : uh , do you recall a - a phone call coming in through the pay phone , um , the night of april 1st ? man : oh , sure do . phyllis : yeah . man : the guy was waiting by the phone , wearing a tux and holding a mask . i mean , he was pretty hard to miss . phyllis : yeah , yeah . michael : uh , did this man answer the phone when it rang ? man : mm . only talked for about ten seconds . then he took off . i never saw him again . phyllis : can you describe him ? man : 6 feet , dark hair , uh , early 30s , slim . michael : caucasian ? man : yeah . did n't get a good look at his face , though . phyllis : um , can ... this -- this picture here , um , have you seen this man ? man : you know , i 've seen his picture in the paper and from the cops showing it to me , but i 've never seen him here . michael : uh , do you mind checking with your other employees ? man : sure . sure , no problem . michael : thank you . michael : my guess is that the man in the tux went to the policemen 's ball after he left here , probably planning to meet with adam . phyllis : yeah , who is he ? who is this guy ? and did he -- did he kill adam ? [ scene_break ] billy : i do n't want to stay married , okay ? i 've been there . i 've done that . hell , i designed the orange jumpsuit . and right now , the last thing that i want to do is be tied down ... ( clears throat ) especially not with a newman . rafe : you were n't talking smack about her a minute ago , billy . billy : okay , fine , fair enough . victoria 's got a few things going for her , especially compared to the rest of the corpses in her family , but not -- not enough to keep me tied down . rafe : i thought she had a `` great personality . `` billy : total diva . rafe : smart , funny . billy : pain in the butt . rafe : `` sexy as hell . `` oh , yeah , and what was that other term you used to describe her ? `` sweet . `` billy : all kidding aside , can you see me , billy abbott , being stuck with a woman who never , ever , ever cuts loose ? i mean , she 's got a stick lodged somewhere . and let me ask you another question , can you imagine any other hotter , greater hell on earth than having victor newman , the mustache , `` as your father - in - law ? i mean , come on , dude . what ? rafe : ( chuckles ) billy : wipe that grin off your face . i 'm serious here , man . [ scene_break ] victoria : so there i am , practically on my knees , but instead of telling me what i can do to -- to be able to spend more time with reed , he pretty much told me to forget it . nick : i 'm sorry to hear that . victoria : i do n't know what to do , nick . i 've tried everything , everything , and it 's killing me . and then , of course , he had to remind me that the judge said that he was the better parent . nick : that 's harsh , and it is absolutely not true . victoria : i do n't know , because it seems like our family is always involved in some sort of a crisis , and i 'm always caught in the middle of it . and i forget it 's not good for reed . nick : that does n't change the fact that he needs his mother . victoria : you know what ? you 're right . he does . so how do i ... how do i fight him , nick ? how do i fight j.t . when he has the law on his side ? [ scene_break ] j.t . : well , i was just headed to your place . listen , about that parkway acquisition -- tucker : no , no , before we get into that , i need a favor from you . you 're not gon na like it . j.t . : ( chuckles ) well , thanks for the heads - up . what is it ? tucker : um , i need some information on a deal victor was involved in a few years back . your ex - wife should have access to it . j.t . : wow , you were n't kidding about me not liking it . tucker : i assumed you 'd be willing to go outside your comfort zone considering i did the same thing for you . j.t . : what do you mean ? tucker : the reason you have full custody of your son is because i stepped in to make that happen . i want you to return the favor . j.t . : you `` stepped in `` ? how ? tucker : normally , i would n't have intervened , seeing as how it 's a family situation . but the day reed disappeared and victor miraculously showed up with him , it did n't take a genius to see he was trying to make you late for court . so i made a call to the judge on your behalf . and that 's how you got to keep your kid . j.t . : ( sighs ) tucker : you know , you really ought to be thanking me , son . since you 're not , i 'll tell you what it is i 'm looking for . j.t . : you want me to spy on victoria . tucker : unh , unh , unh , unh . i do want a peek at her private files . j.t . : for what ? tucker : well , it 's come to my attention that a few years back , the company was in some hot water with the mitsukoshi department store chain in japan . and somehow , quite suddenly ... j.t . : ( sighs ) tucker : quite mysteriously , everything was forgiven . now i want to know what transpired to make newman 's legal troubles disappear . i also want copies of every sales agreement between newman and mitsukoshi . i figure this information will help me when i make my play for beauty of nature . j.t . : well , you got the wrong guy . tucker : a person sticks his neck out for you , and this is how you repay him ? j.t . : well , if you will excuse me , i 've got someplace to be . [ scene_break ] owen : well , i fail to see how a parking receipt from february is relevant to a slaying that occurred in april . where 's the connection ? what does it have to do with the case ? sharon : that 's what we want the police to help us find out . owen : look , ma'am , with all due respect -- sharon : look , all we 're asking you to do is trace adam 's movement the weeks and the days leading up to his murder . i know in my heart that my husband 's killer is out there somewhere . victor : is all you 're thinking about is to find a warm body and attach the name `` newman `` to it ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : this is what i believe . adam must have called patty and asked her to bring his cell phone so he could get in contact with the guy who was waiting for his call . michael : okay . all right , and so this man is the person who may have killed him . phyllis : okay , why would this guy want to kill adam ? i mean , that 's -- i do n't -- it 's not coming together for me . michael : why ... why ... phyllis : yeah , why ? michael : all right , maybe something went wrong , and he wanted to hide his involvement . how about that ? man : you 're in luck . tiffany here remembers seeing the dead guy . tiffany : he was certainly exceptional - but not in the way the ivy league school expected . phyllis : so you saw this man , adam , here , when ? tiffany : a couple months ago with another guy and his little boy . that was the only time . michael : did you happen to overhear what they were talking about ? tiffany : the kid gave him a hug . then adam took off . michael : mm , so , um , clearly , they all knew each other . tiffany : more like they were getting to know each other . but i could tell they were meeting about something important . man : anything else ? michael : huh ? oh . uh ... phyllis : um , no . no . thank you . you 've been extremely helpful . thank you very much . michael : thank you . thank you so much . and thank you , tiffany . come on . let 's go . [ scene_break ] owen : this parking ticket does n't change what happened the night adam was killed . he named his attacker . all the evidence points to nicholas , who had ample motive and opportunity . in my opinion , you 're grasping at straws . victor : mr. pomerantz . victor : listen carefully . every minute my son spends in that dark hole , his life is in danger . i know you do n't give a damn , but i do . i 'm his father . you got that ? and i will spend every dime i have to make sure that you will not be reelected to this damned office come november . owen : mr. newman , you 're making this personal when it 's not . victor : you have a good day , mr. pomerantz . owen : i 'm only doing my job . excuse me . victor : you have a good day . owen : you , too . sharon : well , with that attitude , nicholas will never get out of jail . victor : ( sighs ) i do n't want you to worry , all right ? i will see to it that he gets out of jail . [ scene_break ] nick : sis , it 's not gon na be like this forever . victoria : ( sighs ) well , i 'm not so sure you 're right about that , but thank you . thank you very much for trying to cheer me up . i appreciate it . it 's funny . you know things are bad when your brother , who 's in jail , is the one giving you a pep talk . nick : yeah , it 's not easy livin ' in a fishbowl . victoria : we 're newmans . it kinda goes with the territory . nick : still , j.t . used that to make you look bad in court . i wonder how he would feel if the tables were turned . victoria : what are you suggesting ? nick : have him tailed . find out what kind of father he is when he thinks no one 's watching . victoria : i do n't think i can go there . nick : why not ? victoria : i do n't know . it could just go wrong in so many different ways , and besides that , j.t . 's a wonderful father . nick : oh , i 'm sure he is , but you ca n't tell me he 's never made any mistakes . and the judge should have a full picture , right ? look , vick , with the stakes this high , you 've got ta do something . right now , j.t . has you at a disadvantage . at least make it a fair fight . [ scene_break ] tucker : well , i see you 're still here . you 're obviously not givin ' up . jill : i tried to make nice with you earlier , and you blew me off , okay ? it 's your loss . tucker : you 're right . it is . i do n't know what i was thinkin ' being so unfriendly . jill : you were probably thinking that you did n't need me . but now you 've discovered that you do . the question is , what for ? tucker : well , maybe we ended our alliance too soon . maybe there are ways we can help each other . jill : as in , `` keep your friends close , but your enemies closer `` ? ( chuckles ) now do you see what a huge mistake it was to underestimate me ? tucker : yeah . jill : mm . tucker : well , i 've been on your good side . i 've been on your bad side . and why not go with the path of least resistance ? jill : especially if it keeps your name out of print ? tucker : touché . jill : hmm . tucker : so what do you say , darlin ' ? truce ? jill : oh ... okay , considering you 're such a sweet talker . tucker : ( chuckles ) jill : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : victoria ? ( knock on door ) billy : hey , vicki . j.t . : abbott , what the hell are you doin ' here ? billy : you first . j.t . : i came to get something of reed 's . billy : off of victoria 's computer ? j.t . : look , it 's none of your damn business . what are you doing here ? billy : uh , well , vicki and i were supposed to be discussing the , uh , murder investigation , so ... j.t . : well , vicki is not here . so get the hell out , okay ? billy : okay , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . no -- no reason to push or shove . jeez . [ scene_break ] victoria : `` private investigator . `` ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] j.t . : i could n't get the files off victoria 's computer . tucker : try again . j.t . : this is n't what i agreed to when you hired me . tucker : your job , j.t . , is to do whatever i tell you to do . now i need that information . get it for me , or resign . j.t . : i told you i could n't get them . tucker : and like i said , try again . j.t . : if i 'm unemployed , victoria can take me back to court . i could lose full custody . tucker : you owe me , j.t . this is the part where i collect . [ scene_break ] billy : hey , mom , um , i was thinking . you 're rehired . jill : fantastic . thank you , baby . do i have to ask what my first assignment is ? billy : ( chuckles ) i want you to find out everything there is to know about what 's going on between tucker and the newmans . jill : it would be my pleasure . [ scene_break ] nick : what 's up ? ( gasps ) jeez ! ( grunts ) aah ! [ scene_break ] sharon : between the calls adam made , this parking stub and this meeting he had with a stranger at such an out - of - the - way place ... michael : there 's definitely somebody else in the picture . phyllis : yeah , and since the d.a . wo n't help , we 're gon na have to find him ourselves . victor : i will head to kansas and see what i can find out , okay ? phyllis : thanks , victor . victor : i 'll be in touch . michael : all right , thank you . ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh . oh , excuse me . michael baldwin . what ? what ? ! sharon : michael , who is it ? michael : oh , hold on . hold on ! it 's the superintendent of the jail . nicholas has been attacked . sharon : ( gasps ) what ? [ next_on ] abby : you are delusional . daniel : and you are a brat . cane : saving lily is the most important thing i can do right now . olivia : but it 's not in your hands . ryder : i came to say sorry . i want to make peace . | tucker is on the phone while jill listens in the background . jill asks him if he is having any problems . jill lets billy know that something is going on between tucker and the newmans . jill tells billy that she wants her job back at `` restless style `` but he says he is out of newman business . j.t . visits victoria to discuss visitation hours , but she insists on having equal time with j.t . victoria agrees to do whatever j.t asks as long as she can have reed back in her life . j.t . turns her down by telling her that she can never shake being a newman . when nick tells him that he misses seeing his daughters grow up , victor assures him that he will be out of here soon . frank ellis walks into the room and makes some snide remarks toward victor concerning adam . michael blasts phyllis for getting lauren involved in talking to patty while pretending to be sarah . michael lets phyllis know that he has adam 's cell phone records . sharon visits her old room at the athletic club and starts to go through adam 's clothes . victor offers to help her , so they may find a clue . tucker is on the phone when jill joins him at his table . tucker reminds her that she told him she did n't want anything to do with losers and then asks her what she wants . rafe joins billy to find out what he wants . billy tells him that he wants an annulment . when rafe wonders who he married , billy tells him that it was victoria . in searching through adam 's things , sharon finds a very vital piece of info . victoria visits nick and divulges what happened between her and j.t . nick suggests to victoria that she hire a private investigator to follow j.t . to find out what he is up to . tucker orders j.t . to look into victor 's past business dealings . j.t . does n't want to get involved , but tucker tells him what he did for him . in michael and phyllis ' search , they find out from tiffany that adam met with a man and his son . victor visits owen to discuss nick . j.t . goes to victoria 's house to search her computer and encounters billy . after he rehires jill to work at `` restless style , `` billy tells her to find out what she can on tucker and the newmans . michael gets a call that nick was attacked in jail . |
chloe : hey , uh , how about some candles ? kevin : they 're , uh ... they 're under the counter . chloe : um , a ouija board ? was this ... kevin : uh , yeah , it was jana 's . chloe : ( scoffs ) get it away from me . [ scene_break ] jill : what ? i 'm just checking to see if i accidentally turned off the sound . colin : i think you need to go back to the hospital and ... jill : ( scoffs ) colin : be with katherine . jill : well , you do n't know katherine like i know katherine , okay ? she does n't like to not be in control . it makes her very crabby , and trust me , it wo n't help if i 'm there . colin : ( sighs ) jill : i 'm sure that tucker 's stable . the nurse told me that she would call me otherwise . colin : i think it would help her if you were there . i mean , she might lose her son . ( sighs ) i mean , going through what you 've just gone through with cane , you know what that 's like . jill : if i thought she really needed me , i would -- colin : look ... ( sighs ) beneath that black heart , there is a bond . jill : oh , my god , you 're exactly the opposite , and i would have regretted it later . colin : yeah . you do n't want to have regrets . come on . i 'll drive you . jill : okay . colin : ( sighs ) jill : you should tell him what you saw earlier . colin : uh , that can wait . katherine ca n't . jill : no , no , no , no , no . it 'll only take a few minutes , okay ? if it were my daughter , i 'd want to know . colin : all right . jill : okay . neil ? neil : yeah ? hi , jill , colin . jill : i 'm really glad that we ran into you . neil : really ? what 's happening ? what 's going on ? colin : uh ... ( sighs ) i dropped by to see lily earlier , and i -- something happened . i - i was n't gon na bring it up . uh , jill thinks i should . uh , we 're both concerned about lily . [ scene_break ] cane : it took them a long time to go down . maybe they 're , um , afraid i wo n't be here when they wake up . lily : yeah , i do n't ... think that you should be . i think that you should go . cane : what 's the matter ? lily : i mean , the twins -- they -- they saw you . they -- they touched you . cane : yeah , that 's right . they did . lily : well , what if somebody walks in and -- and sees them the way that colin saw me talking to you ? cane : maybe we should just be more careful . lily : no , i - i do n't think that you should be here . it 's -- it 's wrong . it 's too much of a risk . [ scene_break ] ( monitors beeping ) kay : he seems to be doing very well . his breathing is regular . dr. charles : that 's what we want to see . kay : could that mean that he 's turned the corner ? dr. charles : i ca n't guarantee there wo n't be setbacks . the next 24 hours will be critical . [ scene_break ] mauro : where -- where 's abby ? ashley : she was taken to radiology for tests . mauro : i 'd hoped to get her statement for the accident . ashley : sorry . mauro : that 's okay . it 's a good opportunity for me to finish taking yours . ashley : you know , detective , actually , i 'll let you know when i 'm ready to speak with you , okay ? because this experience has been stressful enough without having you harass me . mauro : you 're feeling harassed ? ashley : i - i do . i feel harassed , yeah . and if i have to get an attorney to get you to back off , then i will . mauro : why do n't i just check in with you later ? ashley : okay . ashley : hey . abby : hey , mom . ashley : hi , honey . thank you so much . how are you feeling ? abby : like i really want to go home . ashley : well , i think you 're gon na be released soon . the doctors just have to check out your test results . abby : how are things with tucker ? ashley : he 's breathing on his own , so that 's positive . abby : he 's still in a coma ? ashley : yeah , but it 's to be expected , you know ? it 's the kind of head injury he has . abby : there 's something that i do n't understand . ashley : what 's that ? abby : you know , you said you were driving . ashley : mm - hmm . abby : i remember getting behind the wheel . i remember you were sitting in the passenger seat when we left gloworm . ashley : right . now do you remember that you were swerving all over the road ? abby : i was ? ashley : mm - hmm . yeah , you had clearly had too much to drink . abby : ( sighs ) ashley : so i told you to pull over . you probably do n't remember that , either , do you ? abby : everything after we left gloworm is gone . ashley : well , you know , practically from the second that i - i took the wheel from you , you passed out , so you would n't remember anything beyond that . abby : oh . ashley : and then you were asleep when the accident happened . abby : i was ? ashley : mm - hmm . abby : um , i just ... ( sighs ) i mean , everything that happened before i passed out -- i just -- why would i not remember that ? ashley : honey , you had a lot to drink , way too much . why are you expending all this energy trying to recover memories that you do n't have ? i 'd rather have you focus on getting better and getting out of here . [ scene_break ] kay : well , here i am again . if you want me to stop badgering you , you know what you 've got ta do -- i mean , take what has gone on this past year . i mean , liz and sharon and cane . i ... yeah , i know you did spare murphy . i -- you know how grateful i am for that . i mean , has a day gone by that you have -- well , i know there 's not a day that 's gone by that -- that -- that i have n't told you how grateful i am . and , um , i just have a sneaking suspicion that , um ... the whole point of that was to take me down just maybe , like , a peg or two , teach me , you know , humility . because there i was barreling down the wrong road , and boom ! in you stepped and ... had you not set me straight , i do n't know what my life would be like today . i do n't . more and more , i 'm realizing that you had a whole other purpose in mind , testing me like that ... protecting myself , preparing myself ... you know , like tucker now , this situation . but if you do want me to stay humble , i mean , what better way , for god sa -- for god sake than to keep tucker in my life ? has anyone -- - anyone done a better job of rubbing my nose in my failures than tucker ? oh , come on , joe ca n't even compare . but thank you . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) thank you for giving me a second chance . [ scene_break ] ( monitor alarm beeping ) tucker : ( breathing shallowly ) woman : heart rate is 40 and dropping . b.p . is elevated . dr. charles : get him to the o.r . woman : but he has a d.n.r . we need to -- dr. charles : he 's breathing on his own , so we 're not violating anything by putting in tubing . anyway , there 's no time to argue this . he needs that surgery now . tucker : ( breathing shallowly ) [ scene_break ] colin : when i arrived , she , uh , was in the midst of a very animated conversation . jill : she was talking into thin air . there was nobody there . neil : well , uh , i mean , maybe , uh , she could have been on the phone . i - i - if it was on speaker , or ... colin : that 's not the explanation she gave me . neil : what 'd she say ? colin : that she was praying out loud . neil : is that so hard to believe ? colin : well , the , uh , the wild hand movements , animated facial expressions ... i would swear that she was interacting with someone . jill : ( exhales ) neil : you know , that 's kind of interesting , because , uh , sometimes ... sometimes i talk to dru , and i imagine her response . i 'm -- i 'm sure you 've done the same with john , jill , right ? jill : yeah , of course i have , and it could be that . it could be , all right ? it 's just , you said that ... she thought she saw cane at the cemetery after the burial , all right ? and we were there at sofia 's birthday party when it happened . it just seems like maybe this is the same sort of thing . colin : she 's seeing a therapist . neil : excu -- excuse me ? jill : oh , neil , for god sake , if she needs help , she should n't be ashamed to ask for it . colin : i mean , there are children involved here . ( cell phone rings ) jill : oh , excuse me . yes ? neil : ( sighs ) jill : what happened ? yeah , well , thank you for calling me . colin : what ? jill : it 's tucker . it 's an emergency surgery . i 've got ta go . colin : we 'll continue this later . i -- neil : yeah . jill : no , no , no , no . we should do it now , okay ? i 'm all right to drive . this is important , okay ? and besides which , we know how katherine feels about you . neil : jill , if she needs anything at all , please ... jill : the same thing goes for us with lily , okay ? neil : yeah . jill : mwah . anything we can do . neil : yeah . colin : she means that . we think the world of lily . neil : you barely know lily . [ scene_break ] chloe : my fortune is better than yours -- again . kevin : i do n't care . i am done with fortune - telling . chloe : its okay , you know , to talk about jana . kevin : what is there left to say ? chloe : well , maybe nothing to me . is there something you want to say to her ? kevin : i think it 's a little late for that . chloe : or maybe not . what if you can communicate with her ? it 's worth a shot . [ scene_break ] lily : wait . ( sighs ) cane : what is it ? do n't you miss this ? lily : yes , of -- of course i do . i ... maybe i just -- i - i need it so much that i just invented this . i mean , i can feel your blood pulsing . and the twins -- they -- they see you , and they played with you . i mean , i - i ... am i hallucinating this ? cane : are n't you happy ? we 're together again . lily : i just -- i - i ca n't -- i ca n't lose touch with reality . i mean , they -- they need their mother . cane : they need their father , too . okay ? it 's my love for you , baby , that 's brought me here . lily : are you really here ? [ scene_break ] colin : you 're right . i have n't been in genoa city all that long . in fact , i do n't know many people , probably only my wife . but you do n't have to be around lily l hat long to realize how special she is , and she 's had a lot thrown at her of late , and she 's handled it with grace , but everybody has a breaking point . neil : yeah , that 's true . i understand that , and i appreciate your concern , but let 's leave it up to lily 's family to take care of her , okay ? colin : jill considers herself part of that family , lily as her daughter - in- law , and -- and the grandkids as -- neil : yeah , colin , charlie and matty are just fine . colin : did i say something to offend you ? neil : you keep bringing up these kids like they 're in some kind of jeopardy . colin : you misunderstand me . neil : well , let 's just make sure no one else misunderstands you the same way , okay ? because the wrong words in the wrong ears can have devastating consequences . i have seen it happen before . colin : you and jill are the only two people that i have shared my concerns with . neil : that 's good , because you would n't want to be responsible for costing me my grandkids . colin : nobody knows more than i what those kids mean to you . neil : hmm . [ scene_break ] abby : are you in trouble for hitting tucker ? they -- they know it was an accident , right ? it was an accident , right ? ashley : of course it was an accident . ( sighs ) abby , there 's a , um , a detective that 's investigating , and she 's gon na want to ask you questions , but i really do n't want you to talk to her , okay ? abby : why not ? ashley : because you 're not well enough , and i do n't want you to put yourself through that . abby : none of this would be happening if i had just shut up and minded my own business . you 'd be on your honeymoon . abby : are you furious with me ? ashley : no . abby : i would n't blame you if you were . ashley : you were right about tucker . i saw diane . she was on her way to meet him at the cabin . ( door opens ) dr. berkseth : ( sighs ) ready for your farewell checkup ? ashley : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : oh , dear god . oh , god , what happened ? uh ... what -- what 's ... ? kay : oh . oh . oh . oh . jill : now the nurse just told me the doctor 's on his way here to explain . oh , here he is . kay : oh . ( stammers ) what happened ? i just heard emergency surgery -- dr. charles : there was additional bleeding , more serious this time , because it was coming from an artery rather than a vein , causing increased pressure . kay : were you able to help him ? dr. charles : the bleeding stopped once we clipped the lacerated blood vessel . jill : oh , thank god . then he 's okay ? dr. charles : we repeated the c.t . scan . it indicated more extensive damage than from the initial traumatic insult . kay : i see . now what -- what would that mean ? dr. charles : my primary concern is that he 'll be able to continue breathing after we take him off the ventilator . kay : mm - hmm . right . jill : well , then do n't take him off the ventilator . dr. charles : he has a `` do not intubate `` order in his living will . we have no choice . kay : uh , how much time would that give me before you take him off the ventilator ? dr. charles : i 'm sorry , mrs. chancellor . as you know , i have to follow your son 's wishes to the letter . i ca n't delay the procedure . kay : i - i - i - i swear . i was just in the chapel , you know , thanking god for a second chance , and now ... it 's gone . that he would leave this planet and ... well , thinking that -- that i despised him -- jill : no . no , no , no . he knows the truth . kay : okay , god , please . wake him up ... just one more time so i can tell him . dr. berkseth : feeling nausea ? abby : no . dr. berkseth : headaches ? blurred vision ? abby : nope . dr. berkseth : well , i 'll have them bring you in the paperwork so you can get out of here . abby : great . abby : you still love tucker . ashley : i 'm sure that surprises you . abby : not really . ashley : ( sighs ) abby : oh , i hate seeing you hurting . ashley : you probably hate him for basically causing all this , right ? abby : i 'm so sorry i have to tell you this . diane only went to that cabin because -- ashley : no , i 'm not -- i 'm not hearing any more about diane and tucker , abby . abby : no , i just -- i just need you to listen to me . ashley : abby ! abby , stop . ( door opens ) jill : i am sorry . i am interrupting . ashley : no , it 's okay . what ? what 's happening ? jill : um , i do n't know if you 've heard about this , but they had to take tucker back into surgery , okay ? ashley : yeah ? jill : well , he -- he 's come through it , but the doctor says ... ( sighs ) there 's reduced brain activity . ashley : oh , no . jill : they 're bringing him back to his room now . abby : mom , go , go . ashley : okay . [ scene_break ] cane : all i know for sure is how i feel when i 'm with you , and i can trust in that like i always have . ca n't you do the same ? lily : i want to . i do , but ... things were better . they were -- they were safer when we -- we kept them at the cemetery . cane : look , if you -- if you want to establish boundaries , we can establish boundaries and whatever rules you want , all right ? i 'll be fine with that . just do n't ... do n't take my kids away from me , please ? lily : for all i know , you 're a figment of my imagination . cane : really ? really ? yeah ? tell me something . does a figment of your imagination make your heart race like this ? hmm ? look , i do n't know how much time i have , sweetheart . so can we just not waste any more time ? hmm ? ( knock on door ) lily : ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) neil : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kevin : i ca n't believe you 're up for this . chloe : well , look , it 's probably gon na give me nightmares , but if jana 's trying to contact you , this is probably how she 's gon na do it , right ? kevin : eh ... maybe . ( clears throat ) jana ... ( sighs ) if you can hear us , uh ... let us know . chloe : and we 're not mad . we 're just ... we 're just checking in . kevin : hmm . chloe : this is a bust . whoa . `` g. `` did you just do that ? kevin : no . chloe : go ... g - go away ? kevin : wait . chloe : ( sighs ) another `` o. `` kevin : `` good . `` she 's good ? chloe : i guess she 's good . i do n't -- wait . more . chloe : `` b. `` kevin : whoa . chloe : `` y. `` i think i know where she 's going with this . kevin : good - bye . good - bye . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] kay : well , ashley , i ... i did n't want to say this in front of , uh , tucker , you know , just in case he -- ashley : i mean , he seems to be doing okay without a ventilator . kay : i - i know that , but the doctor says that can change . darling , when a person is comatose , the muscles in the airway sometimes collapse , and he would n't be able to breathe . he never anticipated a s -- a situation like this -- he -- when he wrote that living will . i mean , he is a man who would never give up . i know my son . he would n't give up having someone like you out here waiting for him . ashley : ( sniffles ) kay : he loves you . he truly does . you know , he -- ashley : ( sighs ) kay : he has his moments . he disappoints -- disappoints people . but do n't you ever doubt for one minute that he does not love you . ashley : i do n't know what you 've heard . kay : rumors . come on . they 're just rumors . i - i mean , i - i - i really do n't care to discuss it ... unless you do . fine , then . and i do n't care what police or ... reporters or anyone has to say . i do n't give a damn , because i just want you to know that i know you did n't try to kill my son . [ scene_break ] abby : i was just trying to protect her . you know as well as i do that tucker would have sliced her heart to ribbons . i just wanted to wake her up . she trusts everybody , no matter what huge liars they are . she trusted me . ( sighs ) i am gon na tell her the truth -- that it was me that got diane to come to the cabin and not tucker , and she is gon na hate me . and she still wo n't have tucker . i did n't want him to die , okay ? i just wanted him to leave us alone . what am i gon na do now ? ( sighs ) god . mauro : abby ? i 'm sorry . i - i did n't mean to intrude . um , i 'm detective mauro . abby : i 'm not supposed to talk to you . mauro : oh , really ? who said that ? your mother ? mauro : why do you suppose she does n't want us to talk ? [ scene_break ] ( monitors beeping ) jill : ( sighs ) jill : just one more reminder not to bet against you . you 're about as tenacious as they come , are n't you ? except , of course , for your mother . she 's fighting as hard as you are on your behalf . it would n't be smart to let her down . listen , tucker , i know she 's not easy to please , 'cause i saw just now how much she needs me and depends on me , and that goes double for you . please do n't abandon her . i do n't think she could bear it . kay : good news . jill : what ? kay : we found a loophole in the living will . we 're gon na save your life in spite of your stubborn self . oh , tucker , tucker . [ scene_break ] mauro : i do n't plan to ask any trick questions . i just want to wrap this up . i mean , i 've been waiting around a while . i mean , i could go get a subpoena , but you probably do n't want to drag this out any longer than i do . abby : no . mauro : so ... why do n't you just fill me in about what happened last night ? abby : ( sighs ) i do n't remember much past gloworm . i kinda had a lot to drink . ( sighs ) mauro : yeah , good point . uh , your blood alcohol content was .10 . abby : whoa , really ? mauro : mm - hmm . abby : well , that would be why my mom was driving . mauro : did she seem tired or distracted ? i mean , the reason i 'm asking is there was a report that the car was drifting on the road . abby : i do n't remember that . mauro : well , let 's just talk about the accident itself . what was your mother 's reaction when she saw tucker ? abby : um ... i - i have no memory of that . i - i - i was already passed out by then . mauro : are you sure about that ? because according to your mother ... yes , here . she said that the two of you were arguing before the accident . ashley : what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] neil : so too late for me to be visiting ? lily : uh , no , no , no . it 's fine . um ... ( clears throat ) i 'm just -- i 'm a little out of it . it 's been a - a long day . neil : yeah ? what 's been going on ? lily : um , nothing . just , you know , the twins . neil : mm - hmm . what 's new with them ? lily : not a whole lot . neil : hey , honey . are you not getting enough sleep ? lily : ( scoffs ) why ? does it show ? neil : maybe , um , this is just a suggestion , but maybe this is something that you could talk to your therapist dr. mason about . lily : okay . ( stammers ) what 's going on ? why are you hovering ? neil : i 'm not -- i 'm not -- i 'm not hovering . i - i -- actually , i ran into colin earlier . lily : right . ( sighs ) you ran into colin , and he said that i was talking to myself . neil : no . he said that you were talking to someone else . [ scene_break ] colin : well , i 'm glad you could finally make it . [ scene_break ] kevin : you know , the ouija board 's not usually so on the nose . you did it , did n't you ? you spelled out `` good - bye . `` chloe : me ? no . kevin : oh , come on . you are so busted . chloe : oh , okay , fine . i 'm sorry . fine . i 'm sure it 's some flagrant violation of the ouija board etiquette or something like that , but ... nothing was happening , and i just wanted you to get closure . kevin : well , now we get to do it again . chloe : seriously ? kevin : yeah , seriously . i 'm not settling for your pity push . chloe : ( sighs ) kevin : we have to give it a real chance . put your hands on it and ask it a serious question . all right . jana ... what do i do now ? what do i do to fill the void that you have left in my life ? chloe : whoa . that was quick . kevin : well , sometimes , you just have to know ... chloe : `` s , `` `` p `` ... kevin : how to tap into ... chloe : `` r `` ... kevin : the spiritual energy . chloe : `` a `` ... kevin : hmm . chloe : hey ! kevin : ow . chloe : you 're spelling `` spray tan girl . `` kevin : oh , wow . really , jana ? okay . ( sighs ) chloe : that is so not funny . kevin : oh , come on . it 's a little funny . chloe : no , i was trying to help you when i pushed it . kevin : i know , and it was very sweet -- manipulative and sneaky , but sweet . chloe : ( gasps ) kevin : and you need to know that jana , the real jana , i said good - bye to her a long time ago . chloe : yeah ? kevin : yeah . [ scene_break ] ashley : you know , detective , i think this is unethical . my daughter is medicated and probably still in shock . abby : well , i told her that i do n't remember anything . ashley : could you go back to your hospital room , please ? i 'll be there in a second . mauro : i will need to speak with you and your daughter again . there are discrepancies in your stories . ashley : really ? how so ? mauro : i 'll be in touch . ashley : ( sighs ) god . ashley : victor , hi . not so good . i 'm gon na take you up on your offer to call michael . i think i 'm gon na need an attorney after all . [ scene_break ] ( monitors beeping ) abby : you know , i , um , i think my mom would have survived knowing that you cheat . ( voice breaking ) but i do n't know how she 's supposed to live with this , knowing that she did this to you . none of this would have happened if i had just stayed out of it . oh , god , this is all my fault . ( cries ) i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] kay : my lawyers have confirmed that , uh , there 's nothing that prohibits you from putting in a feeding tube . dr. charles : technically , no , but if we did that , we may have to put tucker on a ventilator . kay : really ? i 'm so very surprised . dr. charles : it would violate the spirit of the living will . jill : you think we care about that ? kay : as the next of kin , i insist he have a feeding tube immediately . [ scene_break ] lily : you know , i knew this was gon na happen . i told colin that i was fine , that i was just praying . sometimes when i pray , i talk to cane . there 's nothing wrong with that . neil : all right , all right . it sounded a little bit like what happened after the funeral when you were talking to cane . that 's all . lily : no , dad . no . no . it is not like that . neil : okay . all right . baby , i 'm not here to judge you , all right ? i just want to help . whatever you need , i 'm here . lily : i do n't need anything . i 'm fine . neil : lily , this is me you 're talking to , all right ? if there 's anything you want to tell me , anything at all , please feel free . baby : ( cries ) lily : ( sighs ) that 's charlie , and he 's gon na want me to rock him , so i think that you should go . neil : all right , cool . i love you . i 'll talk to you later . lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] colin : the game is finally afoot . even lily 's family thinks she 's talking to the walls . she 's four steps from the nuthouse . and when she 's comfortably checked in , i intend to scoop up the grandchildren and take them back to australia , raise them as atkinsons . man : as it should be . [ next_on ] mauro : maybe she was going out there to confront the man who walks on water . abby : no , that is not what happened . this was my fault . sofia : if he wants it done , i have to make sure that happens . that 's my job . kay : accept it and move on . adam : meet my new roommate . | chloe finds jana 's ouija board behind the counter at the coffeehouse . chloe tells him to take it and get it away from her . colin suggests to jill that she go back to the hospital to see katherine . jill lets colin know that tucker is stable . jill and colin start to leave when they see neil walk in . jill tells neil that he had stopped by to see lily but they are concerned about something that he had seen . cane and lily spend quality time together . lily tells cane that she thinks that he should go . cane and lily kiss . tucker is still unconscious as katherine sits by his side . the detective comes into abby 's room to question her and encounters ashley in abby 's room . ashley threatens to get an order to keep the detective away from abby . abby is brought back from her tests . abby asks how tucker is doing . ashley tells her that tucker is holding his own . abby tells ashley that she remembers that she was behind the wheel of the car . ashley tells abby only the things that she wants her to remember about the accident . colin lets neil know what had happened with lily . lily and cane start to make love , but she stops abruptly . chloe asks kevin if there is anything that he would want to say to jana . lily tells cane that she can not lose touch with reality . lily asks cane if he is really here . neil tells cane to leave up to the family to take care of lily . abby questions ashley if she is in trouble over tucker . abby asks if it was only an accident . ashley tells abby about the detective investigating the accident . ashley lets abby know that she had been right about tucker that he was going to meet diane . katherine panics when she sees tucker gone . jill comes into the room and hugs her . |
chloe : okay , so i just got an e - mail from neil , and jabot needs the updated designs from you a.s.a.p . chelsea : when does he need it by ? chloe : yesterday . do n't worry . i 'm on it . chelsea : oh , that 's okay , chloe . you 're already handling over half the list . i can e - mail neil . chloe : already sent . chelsea : okay , great . um , what about -- chloe : vogue italia ? we have an interview . we need to set it up . when and where ? i 'm sorry -- are we getting too much accomplished ? chelsea : no , not at all . this is all good stuff . chloe : okay , so then what 's with the look ? chelsea : nothing . i mean , things were just a little tense between us the other day . chloe : yeah , and they 're not now . yay us . so let 's get back to the interview . chelsea : maybe we should talk about it a little more -- about you wanting to have a baby . [ cell phone rings ] chelsea : [ sighs ] it 's my mom . chloe : take it . chelsea : hello ? billy : hey . chloe : hey , billy . how you doing ? great to see you . kind of in the middle of something . ca n't talk . billy : so , how are you ? chloe : i 'm great -- never been better . billy : even after last night ? chelsea : what happened last night ? stitch : different day , same voicemail . uh , i was hoping to reach you this time , vicki . uh , i wanted to know when you were coming back to genoa city . some things i wanted to discuss with you . dylan : what , are they giving phones away now ? stitch : [ sighs ] i did n't break it . i 'm just -- dylan : just , uh , that intense about getting ahold of victoria ? stitch : yeah . because i know why she left town . nick : so we 're agreed ? you 're gon na stay away from mariah . sharon : i hear what you 're saying . nick : look , sharon , this woman did n't just torment you . she came after abby and tyler , too . obviously , she 's ... sharon : troubled . nick : she 's a criminal . she does n't care who she hurts . please -- please tell me you 're gon na stay away from her . sharon : i do n't know , nick . nick : sharon . sharon : i 'm sorry . i ca n't help it . nick : after what i just told you ? sharon : hearing more of mariah 's story does n't make me want to turn my back on her . it makes me want to reach out to her again . mariah : my money . where is it ? where is it ? ! [ breathing heavily ] you said you would be here if i needed you -- i need you . abby : how are you planning to get mariah out of town ? victor : why does that matter ? abby : no , but i 'd still like to know how . victor : well , you asked me to get rid of her . i shall . abby : and i 'm not supposed to know how ? victor : you 're supposed to rest assured that she 'll no longer be a problem . abby : good , because after hiring that woman , you do n't just owe it to me . you owe it to nick and sharon , too . i love you , dad . victor : bye , my sweetheart . i love you , too . [ door closes ] victor : [ inhales deeply ] [ exhales deeply ] hi . uh , there 's something i need you to take care of . chloe : what happened last night ? nothing . right ? [ chuckles ] i just was n't acting myself last night -- that 's all . chelsea : what do you mean ? chloe : i was missing delia a little more than usual . chelsea : that 's all it was ? billy : partly . um , yeah . chloe : billy , thank you so much for checking up on me , but i am doing really great today , and right now , chelsea and i -- we 're kind of doing our work thing , so we got to get back to it . billy : yeah , okay . i 'm glad you 're good . i 'll let you get back to work . chloe : thanks . okay , so , uh , where were we ? uh , uh , uh , yes -- interview . okay . when and where ? chelsea : i do n't -- i do n't care about the interview . i want to know what 's going on between you and billy . dylan : is there something i 'm not supposed to know about going on with you and victoria ? stitch : if there 's something you 're not supposed to know about , you 're not gon na hear about it from me . dylan : well , what you said about , uh , needing to discuss something with her . stitch : yeah , what about it ? how long were you standing there ? dylan : before she left , victoria asked you for some time to think . stitch : yeah , and ? dylan : so , why are you bugging her ? stitch : why are you bugging me ? look , we -- this is between me and her . we have some , you know , things we need to settle . dylan : okay . want some coffee ? stitch : yeah , sure . dylan : you hungry ? stitch : no , not hungry . dylan : okay . here you go . stitch : thanks . dylan : so , these things you need to settle ... stitch : oh , my . you 're like a dog with a bone . dylan : what ? she 's my sister . stitch : she 's been your sister for , like , 10 minutes . dylan : what does that matter ? i still have an obligation to look out for her . stitch : have you two even hung out together ? you know , had a meal ? i mean , like -- and now you 're all in her business ? dylan : like i said , what 's that matter ? i 'm -- i 'm your friend , and i 'm all in your business . stitch : and i 'm not crazy about that , either . dylan : okay . but why ca n't you settle these things when victoria gets back ? stitch : now would be better . dylan : now ? stitch : yeah . dylan : when she 's feeling so stressed out that she has to leave town to get away ? stitch : look , i have a right to know what 's going on with her . dylan : a right ? what -- what right do you have ? stitch : will you -- will you drop it , mac ? dylan : what 's going on ? why are you getting so agitated ? i 'm just asking . it 's not like you and victoria , you know , are married and have kids . stitch ? stitch : why wo n't you just leave it alone ? ian : hey , i 'm sorry somebody stole your cash , but i ca n't help you . mariah : what about all the money that you 've made ? ian : victor newman has made it impossible for me to do business . mariah : oh , my god . you have got to have something saved somewhere ! ian : he 's having the path investigated , mariah . all my funds are tied up . mariah : and mine are gone ! what am i gon na do ? ian : you do n't have anywhere else to turn ? mariah : [ sighs ] i was a ghost , remember ? i was n't exactly out mingling and making friends . ian : [ sighs ] there is n't someone who could offer a sympathetic ear ? mariah : are you kidding me ? everybody in this town hates me . ian : [ chuckles ] i know what that 's like . there 's not one ? mariah : no , ian . ian : what ? what is it ? mariah : sharon came to see me . ian : she did ? mariah : yeah . she was way nicer than i would have been . ian : and what did she say ? mariah : i could n't believe it . she said that she wanted to see me again . she wanted to get to know me . ian : she sounds like a nice woman . mariah : yeah . ian : well , at least there 's one member in that family who 's willing to keep an open mind . mariah : i do n't know . there 's being nice , and then there 's giving money to a stranger who tormented you for months . ian : why do n't you call her ? mariah : i ca n't . can i ? ian : you have any other options ? mariah : sharon 's pretty much it . ian : if you 're honest and open about your troubles ... perhaps sharon will open up her heart in return . nick : so , you 're planning on spending more time with this con woman ? sharon : remember when i told you i needed to know who mariah really was ? nick : and you do now , which should send you running in the other direction . sharon : but i understand her now . nick : what -- that she 's a liar and a stalker ? sharon : i understand that loss can sometimes lead people to commit desperate acts , and god knows you and i should both understand that . nick : like summer 's paternity . sharon : i did n't mean to make you think of that . nick : well , you 're right . you 're right . it was just after we lost cassie , and i was desperate . sharon : we 've all done things we regret . nick : mariah is not asking for forgiveness . she 's just in town stirring up more trouble for abby and tyler , and , sharon , you 're giving her a free pass . sharon : no , i 'm not . but i am getting a better window into who this girl really is and why she did what she did to me . nick : it does n't matter why she pretended to be our dead daughter . what she did is inexcusable . sharon : it is , and it hurt me , and it scared me , but , nick , if i 'm ever really going to get past it , i need to understand her . nick : [ sighs ] sharon : and you need to let me . nick : look , you are trying to make a connection with this girl for one reason . sharon : because she looks like my daughter . nick : i really think you should talk to dr . mead about this . sharon : no , that 's up to me . nick : well , of course it is , sharon , but ... sharon : nick , do you think i ca n't handle this ? do you think that me just being around this girl who i know very well is not cassie will lead me to be unstable again ? because i thought you had more faith in me than that . tyler : okay , look -- what , exactly , is it that you 're implying , leslie ? leslie : i 'm not implying . i 'm saying it straight out . i mean , for someone who is so over mariah , you spend a lot of time sneaking off to explain your new relationship . tyler : i was n't sneaking off , okay ? i was trying to head off trouble . leslie : and making excuses for somebody who just does n't get it . and she 's harassing your fiancée . tyler : i moved 2,000 miles away from mariah , all right ? i never called her , texted her , wrote her -- nothing . not until she started messing with me and abby . leslie : okay , and now that you know she 's here in town , and she 's not budging ? tyler : [ sighs ] i am done with her , leslie . all right ? abby is the love of my life . is that clear enough for you ? leslie : okay . well , have you said it that clearly to mariah ? tyler : of course i have . it 's just -- mariah -- she has -- look , why are you hammering away at this ? all right ? you do n't need to be stressing your brain about my fiancée , my ex - fiancée . you can spend that energy on your -- on your new husband . leslie : i will ... at home tonight . [ chuckles ] i did n't mean to lay into you , ty , okay ? i just want to make sure you 're being honest with yourself . i will not keep pushing you about mariah -- i 'm done . abby : hi ! you 're still here . tyler : hey . yeah , we were n't expecting you to come back . leslie : yeah , uh , did n't you have a business meeting ? abby : i was taking care of some business -- some personal business . tyler : abby . you did not go see mariah ? abby : no . i did n't . why would i bother , when she does n't give a damn what we do or say to try to convince her to leave ? tyler : uh - huh , but you did something , though . abby : i made a move that mariah ca n't ignore . leslie : um , what -- what kind of move , abby ? abby : i enlisted the help of an expert at this sort of thing . my father is gon na make sure mariah leaves town ... for good . tyler : he ca n't do that . stitch : [ grunting ] [ yelling ] victor : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . stitch : [ sighs ] victor : how about a couple of rounds in the ring like last time ? stitch : [ panting ] i do n't think you want a piece of me today , mr. newman . michael : you 've been in a ring with boss ? victor : hey , michael robinson . michael : brave man . victor : how are you , my man ? michael : good , good , good . victor : how are they treating you ? michael : treating me well . food 's good . the women are beautiful . the real question is , why do i ever leave ? victor : exactly . michael robinson , dr . ben rayburn . michael : doc . victor : michael is one of our top executives up in seattle . stitch : maybe he can be your sparring partner today . victor : how about that ? michael : not my sport . i 'll leave it up to you two . victor : [ chuckles ] nice to see you . see you at the staff meeting . michael : yes , sir . victor : bye , michael . stitch : [ sighs ] victor : so , what do you think ? stitch : look , i 'd -- i 'd love to go a few round with you today , mr. newman , but the mood i 'm in ... victor : listen , i 'm not in too good of a mood either , okay ? i think it 'll help both of us to relax a little . come on . let 's go . let 's get rid of the tension . stitch : all right . sure . [ grunting ] you , uh -- you have any idea when victoria 's gon na be back in town ? victor : in the middle of a round , you talk about my daughter ? i have no idea when she 'll return . stitch : oh , sorry . it 's just ... you know ... billy : you know , what a surprise . [ scoffs ] i - i do n't know who to root for . uh , can you wish for a double knockout ? chloe : there was some weirdness between billy and me last night . chelsea : weirdness like what ? chloe : and it was n't just because ... of how i was acting . it was mainly billy . and i - i just did n't want to embarrass him and get into it in front of you . chelsea : he seemed fine just now . chloe : yeah , because , you know , he 's just putting up a front , and , you know , he 's just really struggling right now , and i think he 's just a whole big mess because his marriage is n't working out , and he 's just really lonely , and it is only natural for him to act out . chelsea : i know he 's been kind of miserable lately , but i 'd like to know how , exactly , he was `` acting out . `` chloe : you know . chelsea : how , chloe ? chloe : um , well , he told me how you went over to jack 's , and he was kind of an ass to you , and you were just making sure that he was okay . chelsea : but that 's not exactly acting out . chloe : yeah , but then he got , like , really emotional about it , and it was -- it was very uncomfortable , but we got through it by the time that i left , and , you know , crisis averted , okay ? so can we get back to the interview now ? chelsea : then why did he bring it up just now ? chloe : i do n't know . i 'm guessing that he 's probably feeling really guilty about it . chelsea : are you feeling okay ? chloe : i am over my problem with billy , okay ? ! [ chuckles ] oh , my god . i 'm just so dramatic about that . i 'm , uh -- i -- chelsea , there is nothing to worry about . i promise . you do n't have to worry about one thing . nick : i do trust you . sharon : you just do n't trust mariah . nick : she is manipulative and deceitful and will do anything for money . sharon : i understand that , but ... nick : okay , why do you want to spend time with her ? how can it possibly help you ? sharon : maybe she 's the one who needs help . nick : sharon , you 've worked so hard to get your health back and restore your life . it 's paying off . sharon : things have been so good with us and with the kids , and this is n't gon na change that . nick : i just love you so much . sharon : mm . you should have started out with that . nick : now you tell me . sharon : mm - hmm . nick : you 're doing well . we 're doing so well . i just -- i do n't want to see you risk any of the progress you 've made getting sucked into mariah 's existence . [ knock on door ] sharon : i 'll be right back . mariah . mariah : can i come in ? nick : you got a lot of nerve , showing up here . mariah : i would n't be here if it was n't important . nick : what do you want ? mariah : uh ... sharon : what is it , mariah ? mariah : i was wondering if i could talk to you ... privately . sharon : okay . come on in . nick will give us some time alone . nick : is this a good idea ? sharon : well , we 'll see . nick : sharon . sharon : you said you trust me , remember ? nick : we all know what you 're up to . do n't think you can take advantage of sharon . sharon : [ sighs ] strange -- having you here in the house cassie lived in . i just imagined her walking through that door and -- and standing there so many times . mariah : i 've been here before . sharon : yeah , of course . i 'm ... [ sighs ] why are you here , mariah ? mariah : i did n't have anybody else , and ... my room was robbed , and i lost all of my money , and you said if i needed anything ... sharon : well , did you go to the police ? mariah : no . no police . sharon : why ? because the money that was stolen was the money victor gave you to `` haunt `` me ? mariah : look , i said that i was really sorry about all of that , and , you know , the cash and i would be long gone by now if it were n't for you . sharon : what do you mean ? mariah : the only reason i stayed in town is because you said that you wanted me to . sharon : oh . or did you stay in town so that you could steal tyler from abby ? abby : what 's the problem ? do you realize the kind of leverage my dad has on mariah ? tyler : well , of course i do n't . abby : wait . did she call you ? have you spoken to her ? tyler : no . [ sighs ] look , i 'm just worried that this whole thing is just getting out of hand . abby : yeah , it was , and it 's not anymore . and i 'm happy . leslie : i - i can imagine . abby : this whole thought of mariah has been hanging over our head like a ghost , and now she 's finally gon na be gone . leslie : yeah , and you and tyler do n't have to worry about how to deal with her . abby : yeah . and we can start planning our wedding and our honeymoon to bora bora , and we can find our own place . tyler : i want nothing more . abby : good . okay , i am gon na go grab a coffee . do you two need anything ? leslie : i 'm fine . tyler : no , i 'm good . thanks . [ sighs ] this could be bad . leslie : getting mariah out of the way ? that 's a blessing . what are you worried about ? tyler : i 'm worried about how far victor newman might go to get rid of her . billy : it 's nice to see you guys are getting along so well . stitch : we did n't plan this , billy . i just bumped into mr. newman . billy : yeah , well , here 's some advice -- do n't buy what the guy is selling . he 's an opportunist . he moves in on victoria when she 's vulnerable , and now he 's trying to work you . stitch : hey , back off , billy . billy : ah . [ chuckles ] the guy 's not as good as he pretends to be . victor : you 're still the same jackass you 've always been . now , you get the hell out of here now , okay ? get out . stitch : it 's not -- it 's not like billy said with victoria and me . that 's -- that 's not it . victor : there 's something you and i need to discuss . okay ? chelsea : he likes the purple one best . okay , i got to go , all right ? love you . okay , bye . [ sighs ] sorry . chloe : you know , you do n't have to apologize , and you do n't need to get up from the table every time your mother calls about a babysitting question . chelsea : i just -- i do n't want to make you uncomfortable . chloe : chelsea , you can talk about connor in front of me . chelsea : have you been working through your feelings for connor with your therapist ? chloe : yes . yes . uh , we talk about anything and everything . i mean , you know me . once i start talking , i just ca n't shut up , so we cover all the topics . we cover , uh , my past , my -- my future , my hopes , my dreams , uh , my childhood , and how quinoa salad is suddenly on every menu . [ chuckles ] you know , things like that . chelsea : that is a big mystery . i 'm sure your therapist is exhausted after a session with you . chloe : he 's making a lot of money on me . okay , so , uh , how 's forrester going ? chelsea : what ? oh , that 's -- that 's in the works . chloe : [ sighs ] it 's so amazing . it 's such an amazing opportunity . um , okay . well , i think we 've covered just about everything . chelsea : hold on a second . just hold on a second . [ chuckling ] chloe . okay , so , somewhere between your hopes and your fears and quinoa salad , um , in therapy , do you talk about connor ? chloe : uh , sometimes . uh , rarely , actually . chelsea : do you talk about delia ? chloe : a lot . chelsea : what about kevin ? chloe : not so much . chelsea : do you talk about , um , wanting to have a baby ? chloe : why do you ask ? chelsea : well , i 'm just wondering , if you 're still gon na pursue this , what your therapist thinks about it . chloe : you know , made your feelings very clear the last time that we talked about this . chelsea : chloe , you just -- you said that you were gon na take some time to think it through . chloe : and i 've thought it through very clearly , chelsea . chloe : meaning what , exactly ? billy : all right , the fertility doctors , and the shots and the treatments -- anything to make it happen , you know ? and i was still holding out hope that vicki and i would be able to give johnny and reed a little brother or a baby sister . chelsea : chloe ? chloe : let 's just say ... i 've had a change of plans . stitch : victoria and i spent some time together . look , i care about her . i do . victor : i 'm glad to hear that . you 're surprised that i 'm glad to hear that ? stitch : she is still married to billy . victor : billy abbott is a loser . he 's a drunk . he 's a gambler . he has broken my daughter 's heart many a time . stitch : i would never do that . victor : i know you would n't do that , okay ? you fought in the army , you have an excellent military record , and you graduated from medical school . i really respect that . you 're the kind of man that victoria needs to get out of that hopeless marriage of hers . stitch : um , i 'm glad you feel that way , mr. newman . victor : you just let her know how you feel , okay ? i mean , do n't be shy about that . she 's a smart woman , and sooner or later , she 'll realize what she could have with you , okay ? and help her to get out of that disastrous relationship . now , we have talked enough . let 's go . stitch : all right . [ grunting ] billy : hey . hey , i 'm glad i caught you . chloe : oh , well , then catch me later 'cause i 've got to go . i 've got an appointment . billy : yeah , that can wait . chloe : no , it ca n't . billy : no , listen to me . i did n't get into everything that happened last night with chelsea around , okay ? chloe : okay . you do n't want to have a baby with me . i 've accepted that , so can we please forget that it ever happened ? billy : look , how can i do that when you -- chloe : forget it , billy . billy : we need to talk 'cause chloe is seriously in bad shape . chelsea : i was just thinking the same thing . [ footsteps approaching ] ian : hello , dylan . dylan : get out . ian : [ sighs ] i 'm disappointed that my son still feels such hostility towards me . i 've told you before , dylan -- you ca n't make me get out . dylan : in fact , ian , i can . i have the right to refuse anybody who harasses my employees or the customers -- for example , trying to recruit young people to follow your path . hit the door . ian : clearly , you 've consulted with your , uh , lawyer girlfriend -- a very bright woman who must have also informed you that that argument wo n't hold up . dylan : want to test that out ? ian : [ chuckles ] i 'm leaving , but i 'll be back when you 're in a more social mood . dylan : that should be the day after never . ian : we should talk . i really do want to build a relationship with you , my boy . good to see you again , nicholas . ian : hello , leslie . leslie : ian . abby : you 're that cult guy who hit on my niece . tyler : easy , baby . ian : oh , you must be abby newman . such an attractive family . tyler : hey , look , do n't push it , all right ? leslie : why are you here ? ian : um , my apologies , abby , to you and to your fiancé , but i need a private moment with my attorney . excuse me . leslie : yeah . ian : i 'm afraid there 's more trouble on the horizon . mariah : this was a dumb move . you know , and i bought it when you claimed that you wanted to help me . sharon : you chose not to mention your relationship with tyler in our earlier conversation . mariah : i wonder why . sharon : you could have just been honest . mariah : you know what ? you say that you want to get to know me and that you wo n't judge me , but then you hold my past against me . this is why i do n't trust people . you 're just another person who lies . sharon : wait . ian : i want you to look into my being refused service in here . leslie : okay , yeah . i - i can do that , ian , but i think it would just be smarter if you just stay away . ian : i intend to stay close to dylan . leslie : i wish i could be done with you for good . ian : well , you make sure i 'm not prosecuted again , and you will be . leslie : yeah . ian : all right ? leslie : but i will always carry the burden of what you told me in confidence . nick : so , i heard from mom you got arrested . dylan : she tell you why ? nick : ian 's harassing avery . dylan : that 's what i think , anyway . nick : you 're not sure ? dylan : avery does n't think it 's him . she did n't want me to go after the guy . nick : did that create some issues ? dylan : we had a few heated discussions . nick : [ chuckles ] i bet . dylan : especially after avery had to walk out on the shoot of her second webisode because i got hauled down to the police station . nick : just file a formal complaint against ian . dylan : there 's no real proof . i just ca n't let ian get to me . nick : well , you handled him okay then . seemed like you were in control . dylan : yeah , this time . nick : look , he 's just trying to get under your skin by coming after avery . dylan : i mean , how do you feel about nikki staying in the same place ian 's staying ? nick : [ sighs ] i do n't like it , but , you know , mom 's strong . we got to respect her choice . dylan : how 's sharon doing ? nick : she 's doing well . just got to make sure she keeps that up . dylan : how are you gon na accomplish that ? nick : by keeping her safe from the people who could hurt her again . sharon : this is all i have on me right now , but that should be enough to tide you over until you get back on your feet . mariah : i appreciate this , sharon . sharon : what is it ? mariah : thank you . [ door closes ] chloe : help ! help ! help ! can someone please help me ? [ panting ] what 's wrong ? chloe : i was just out in the hall , and there was this man . he was clenching his chest , and it looked like he was gon na pass out , and i could n't find anyone to help . you have to go . hurry ! [ exhales deeply ] billy : now she 's on this kick about having a baby with me . chelsea : chloe told you that ? billy : chelsea , she drugged me last night . chelsea : she did n't drug you . billy : she gave me something . chelsea : she would n't . billy : yes , she would . she 's trying to get me to have sex with her . chelsea : oh , my god . i - i know chloe wanted to have a baby ... billy : how long have you known that ? chelsea : ... but i did n't know she wanted to have a baby with you . billy : what else do you know ? chelsea : well , i asked her what was going on with you guys , and she made it seem like you were the one with the issues . billy : [ scoffs ] issues i have , but not like what we 're talking about with chloe . and she swore that she was done with this whole baby thing . chelsea : do you believe her ? billy : i do n't know if i can . chelsea : i know . me neither . chloe -- chloe also said that -- that -- that she 'd changed her plans . billy : what does that mean ? chelsea : i do n't know . but then she could n't get away from me fast enough . billy : yeah , she , uh -- she took off without me being able to talk to her , too , and said that she had to rush to a - a work appointment . chelsea : work appointment ? no , we do n't have any more work appointments . we 're done for the day . oh , my god . she -- she was acting really hyper , billy -- almost like manic . billy : yeah . and now we caught her lying more than once . chelsea : and her obsession with having this baby to replace delia . it 's like -- it 's like she 's falling apart again , billy , like last time . billy : listen , have you tried -- chelsea : i have tried everything , okay ? every conversation -- every real conversation i try to have with her , she shuts me down . when i ask her about her therapy , she just -- she just rambles , or she -- or she changes the subject . billy : yeah , last night , i tried to convince her to talk to someone professionally , but same -- same thing . chelsea : okay , so , she 's not talking to us . i 'm sure she 's not talking to kevin . i highly doubt that she 's talking to her mother . billy : [ scoffs ] and esther would be all over this if she knew . but is she still seeing her doctor ? chelsea : well , she has to . it 's court - ordered , but it does n't mean that she 's telling her therapist the truth about how she 's doing . billy : chelsea , we ca n't let her go on like this . you know what we have to do . dylan : you delivering a message ? leslie : oh , well , call it a , um -- a friendly warning . dylan : are you saying , legally , ian has to be served here ? leslie : that 's about it . dylan : and if i do n't ? leslie : ian will just insist that i take action . dylan : the guy should be in prison , and he would have been if you had n't defended him . leslie : believe me -- i wish i would have never taken the case . i had no idea just how difficult a position i 'd be put in . stitch : thanks for the workout , mr. newman . victor : i enjoyed that , stitch . should do it again sometime . stitch : i appreciate all those things you said to me , but , uh , you know , this situation with me and victoria is , uh ... victor : a little complicated , huh ? stitch : [ sighs ] i 'm honestly not sure how things will turn out , but whichever way it goes , the last thing i want is for her to get hurt . victor : you 're a good man , stitch . i want the same thing for her . thanks for the workout . abby : let 's go out to dinner tonight and celebrate . tyler : yeah , sure , okay . abby : and then we can go to a club after . tyler : all right , i 'm with you . abby : i know exactly where we should go . i ca n't wait to raise a glass of champagne to mariah 's departure . she thought nothing and no one could get to her . [ chuckles ] i just wish i could be there to see her face when the bottom falls out . mm . [ chuckles ] [ knock on door ] sharon : come in . nick : you all right ? sharon : i 'm perfectly fine . nick : what did mariah want ? sharon : she needed help , nick . nick : and why is it your job to help her ? sharon : she 's all alone . nick : whose fault is that ? after everything she 's done ... sharon : she just needs someone to give her a chance . there 's more to her than you think . you 'll see . mariah : can i help you ? mariah copeland ? you 're under arrest . mariah : what for ? officer : pending charges in portland . you 're being extradited . mariah : no , no , no . officer : hands behind your back . mariah : no , wait . wait . you ca n't do this ! officer : you have the right to remain silent . anything you do can and will be used against you in a court of law . billy : so that 's it . chloe needs to be in fairview . chelsea : i was hoping she would get better . i know she wanted to . billy : [ sighs ] she 's not getting better . chelsea : she 's going to hate us , billy . we are saying that she should be put in a mental institution . billy : we 'll try and help chloe come to the same conclusion -- that full - time care is the best thing for her . chelsea : there 's one more thing we can do ... before she spirals completely out of control again . chloe : hi . hi . were -- were you able to help that poor man ? i looked , but i did n't find him . someone else must have been able to take care of him . chloe : thank you so much for doing that . that was so kind of you . [ next_on ] kelly : well , you said you 'd court me -- is this all you got ? jack : no , you ai n't seen nothing yet . michael : we 're looking for a way to help chloe find her way back . she needs to be -- kevin : she needs to be where ? where ? ! in fairview ? ! stitch : you had morning sickness because you 're pregnant . t | mariah goes to sharon and asks her if she can borrow some money since hers was stolen from her hotel room . sharon gives mariah the money she needs because she thinks that although mariah has made mistakes , she will become a better person if she knows someone trusts her and is on her side . mariah is arrested when she returns to her hotel room and taken back to portland to face the charges against her . tyler is upset because abby asked victor to get mariah out of town . he admits to leslie that he is worried about how far victor will go to get rid of mariah . victor and stitch box at the gym . after their sparring match , victor tells stitch not to give up on victoria , because he is the right man to make her forget about billy . |
nikki : i mean , the program works if you work it . i 'm working it , you 're working it . if only there were a group for forgers or accessories to forgery . neil : it feels dirty , though , does n't it , crossing that line ? but you see , jack wanted this merger . all we did is we gave life to a signed contract . nikki : the only reason victor came to us is because he knew that we would be good little minions . the whole thing makes me sick . you know , when i think about all those years ago , you were so brave to leave victor and newman enterprises . do n't you worry now that you 've handed your soul back to him ? because i worry about mine every day , every minute . neil : [ clears throat ] victor : my ears were burning . is there anything i should know about ? nikki : yes , actually . you should know that every time i see you , i want to take a drink . kyle : what happened to the golf pants ? jack : i am rededicating myself to this business . from now on , we hit the links on weekends only . kyle : aw , i 'm gon na miss seeing you shank balls into the woods . jack : careful . kyle : it 's probably for the best that you 're taking a break , because you have developed a pretty nasty slice there in the last few months . jack : okay , back to business -- family business , a family meeting . where is abby ? kyle : i got a text saying that she and stitch were doing research and to fill her in after . ashley : well , maybe we should table this meeting for now since there 's no abby and you just got out of a hospital . i mean , really . kyle : yeah , aunt ash is right , dad . after getting so banged up and losing your memory , it 's -- jack : no , no , no . i remember who i am and what i want . what i want right now is a family meeting to discuss making newman - abbott a real force in the next century . billy : so , um , question . who are you and what have you done with my brother ? [ knock on door ] adam : hey . where the hell did everyone go ? it 's like a ghost town in here . you scare everyone off ? victoria : ben and abby are doing field work . adam : that sounds exciting . considering they 're in completely different departments , that 's not suspicious at all , is it ? victoria : moving on . adam : okay . moving on -- moving on -- where 's ashley ? victoria : well , you know , she waltzes in here whenever she likes to pretend that she does n't take orders from me . adam : from us now , though , right , since i 'm co - coo . ? speaking of which , um , i went over your -- your budget proposal , and i got a few tweaks . victoria : yeah , well , the proposal is locked . no tweaks required . adam : first of all , we do n't cut the fashion budget . we double it . that way , chelsea can expand on her line . victoria : i do n't know what leverage you have with my father to get him to name you co - coo . , but i 'm not planning on giving any handouts to your little bed buddy , chelsea . sharon : what we have , you know , if we have to hide it , maybe that means it 's a bad thing . dylan : uh , there 's , uh -- there 's nothing to hide . sharon : what if avery walked in the door just now ? dylan : well , uh , that would be pretty awkward . the breakup with avery is -- is still fresh . but it was a breakup . she gave me back the ring , and that 's -- it 's not a temporary separation . sharon : but in your heart -- dylan : avery and i have -- you know , we have history just like you and nick . and we tried to hold on to that , and it did n't work . you know , i guess it was time to let go . sharon : i know how that feels . i know how much that hurts . as much as i tried with nick , it was just broken . dylan : it 's okay , 'cause we 're here now . right ? and , uh , we already have a friendship . we have trust , we have respect , we have honesty . and that is something to build on . because who knows what the future holds . i 'm an optimist , so i 'm guessing it 's gon na be pretty good . sharon : i feel the same way . we have got to stop letting the past hold us back . nick : evidently , i am not a magician and i ca n't cure morning sickness , which is shocking . i thought i could do anything . uh , do we need to call a doctor ? sage : yeah , and then what 's she gon na say ? `` you 're pregnant , dummy . what did you expect ? `` [ both laugh ] sage : mm , maybe it 's not the baby , though . maybe it 's just my nerves about telling sharon about the baby . oh , i think we should wait , nick . nick : yeah , let 's do that till maybe it 's , like , 12 . sage : yes . that works for me . nick : look , sharon is not gon na freak out on you , okay ? and for faith 's sake , sharon needs to know about this sooner rather than later . sage : that woman used the fact that i was in a bathrobe to get more custody . when she finds out about this , forget it . nick : i 'm not gon na let any of the heat fall on you for this , okay ? i promise . sage : it 's passing a little . nick : yeah ? sage : yeah . nick : enough that maybe we could get in the car and drive by some of those houses on that list ? sage : oh , that one with the bay window -- that was so cute . nick : it really was . sage : [ chuckles ] it really was . okay . um , but if i say `` pull over , `` then you better pull over . nick : done . pregnant lady in charge , but just while you 're pregnant . then i go back to being in charge . sage : all right . you really think we should tell sharon about this ? nick : yeah . secrets and lies have done a lot of damage for sharon and me . the sooner she knows about this , the better it 'll be . victor : so , your urge to drink is my fault ? nikki : i merely said you were a trigger . you 're one of them , yes . victor : is that why you 've been avoiding me ? neil : all right , listen , i 'm gon na let you two ... talk amongst yourselves . i think i 'm gon na leave . victor : that 's a good idea , neil , since the two of you have a habit of getting into trouble together . nikki : my god , can we please put that horrific accident in the past ? victor : and your decision to protect neil that almost cost you your freedom ? nikki : neil has been a wonderful friend to me . and now that my conscience is tearing me up inside because of that damn contract , he 's helped keep me sane and sober . neil : you know , victor , i happen to share nikki 's concern about this forgery . what we did -- it 's not legal . victor : you understand the logic behind it , do n't you ? i mean , there 's no reason to feel guilty . neil : i do understand , but the mind is a powerful thing . and guilt and shame can be very crippling . nikki : do n't waste your breath , neil . victor does n't understand human emotions . that sort of thing is for mere mortals . neil : all right , victor . it 's not an easy fight . i mean , we do the best we can . we do it one day at a time . victor : for your information , i have been supportive of my wife 's sobriety for a long time . so , why do n't you get back to your office , neil , and i will take my wife home . nikki : you may go wherever you please . you always do . but i have booked myself a room here for tonight . jack : billy boy . glad you could make it . ashley : are you really ? billy : jack invited me . he 's ... full of surprises lately . ashley : well , that 's impressive progress . billy : but this new and not - so - improved jack does n't make a lot of sense -- the merger , chumming with the enemy . and then there 's the matter of that signature on the agreement . jack : that 's my signature , bill . i appreciate you having my back while i was out of commission , but as i told ashley , it 's my signature . ashley : he assured me that he did sign it with victor in front of nikki as a witness . billy : but you never told anybody about it , never filed a copy , and that is n't like you , brother . kyle : look , my dad told you what happened . that should be enough . jack : no , no , no , no , kyle . your uncle 's right . he is concerned , and he has good reason . i went all commander in chief on you and cut you all out of the process . billy : yeah , you even fired some of us . and by `` some of us , `` i mean me . jack : you 're right . i stepped over the line . i 'm sorry . look , it took the underground falling on my head for me to realize working with victor is good for all of us . it took being in a car accident for me to realize i shut you all out of this . i do n't expect any head trauma in the near future , but i will tell you this . i 'm going to do what it takes to see that the abbotts have a real voice in newman - abbott . you have my word on that . ashley : so , just like that , jack abbott 's back ? billy : jack abbott never would have wanted this merger to begin with . jack : but i do , bill . but more than that , i want us together , working as a family to build something real and meaningful and lasting and strong . and i want you to be part of that . what is it gon na take to get you back ? chelsea : looks like this is a bad time . victoria : no . please come in since , evidently , you 're the most valuable asset we have right now . chelsea : excuse me ? victoria : gabriel wants to double your financing . adam : uh , it 's just a proposal . chelsea : wait . why ? adam : well , because if we expand the fashion line , we expand the profit . victoria : so , when did you tell him you wanted more money ? chelsea : i did n't . i - i do n't want to double the budget . victoria : so , what is this , gabriel ? is this your version of flowers and chocolate ? `` here you go , chelsea . here 's a little something . `` adam : victoria , my title means i have an obligation to this company , okay ? expanding the fashion line is good for business . victoria : you slept with billy 's fiancée and now you 're shoveling cash at her . you know what people will call that , do n't you ? adam : okay , okay . chelsea : wow , you seem really troubled by this , victoria . what is it , exactly , though , that you 're protecting ? is it the company 's bottom line or is it your ex - husband 's feelings ? sharon : i get to watch you work behind the bar . you know , i spent a lot of time behind this counter . i could teach you a few tricks . dylan : [ chuckles ] no , you do n't get to watch me work . you have someplace to be . sharon : the spa ? you got me a gift card to the spa ? ! dylan : yeah , you know , it 's been pretty stressful . it 's supposed to be a massage , facial , the works . sharon : i love that . how did you know ? dylan : go get spoiled . sharon : thank you . sage : [ laughs ] i do n't know . what did you think about the blue house ? nick : i liked that one . yeah . sage : it was a big yard . nick : yeah , could have a batting cage or a -- sage : [ clears throat ] nick : there 's no time like the present . sage : no , no . um ... this is between you and sharon . i do n't want to be here . nick : feeling stressed out again ? sage : i do n't want to upset sharon , and we both know that i upset sharon very much . nick : right , well , this is my problem , so why do n't you let me deal with it , but i 'll take you home first , okay ? sage : it 's all right . i can get a cab . you do what you got to do , okay ? just keep me posted . nick : take care of yourself . sharon : well , i hope sage did n't leave because of me . nick : uh , no . she 's not feeling well . sharon : oh , yeah . she looked a little pale . nick : yeah , so , um ... i wanted you to hear this from me . sage is pregnant . dylan : wow . uh ... congratulations . uh , a baby is always good news . nick : thanks . sharon : uh ... yes . um ... yeah . tha - tha - that 's true . um , wow . a baby . i - i 'm -- does faith know ? nick : no . i thought we 'd figure out the best time to tell her , but for now , i just really wanted you to know . sharon : well , thank you . i appreciate that . and now i have a spa treatment that i 'm gon na go to at the club . thank you again . dylan : yeah . it includes a ride , if you need one . sharon : no , i 'll be fine . i 'm so happy for you . [ chuckles ] new life . nick : yep . [ sighs ] she is definitely not okay with this . victor : you 've been angry with me before and will no doubt be angry with me again . but the ranch is your home . nikki : well , you may have coerced me into forgery , victor , but you can not order me home to my room . victor : jack abbott signed the damn contract himself . there 's no reason to get all worked up about it . neil : she 's entitled to feel the way she wants to feel , victor . i say that as her friend and yours . victor : neil , had n't i asked you to go back to the office ? yet you 're still here . you must feel awfully secure in your ability to get another job . neil : are you threatening me ? victor : it was merely an observation , all right ? nikki : very nice . threatening a decent , loyal man . you planning on threatening me , too ? billy : so , that 's it ? that 's how this works ? we 're all good ? kyle : my dad is reaching out . you reach back . it 's that easy . jack : thanks , son , i appreciate this , but your uncle is right . i was drunk with power . i ca n't do this without you . i do n't want to do this without you . i realize i 'm gon na have to earn your trust , but that 's what i 'm gon na do . ashley : that was actually kind of convincing . jack : billy , we want you at newman - abbott . bring all of your doubts with you . actually , they 'll serve to keep us all in check . but work with us . work with me . let me prove to you that i 'm right about this . ashley : [ sighs ] that 's what dad would want , billy . billy : oh , come on , ash . you ca n't go playing the dad card this early . ashley : i know , but it 's true . i mean , dad might not be for the merger for newman - abbott , but he would want us all together , working on this , hashing it out . jack : she 's right . think of it this way . if i am completely wrong about this , if it blows up in my face , you will have a front - row seat and you 'll be first in line to tell me , `` i told you so . `` billy : all right , well , there 's a signing bonus . jack : [ chuckles ] watch out , newmans ! the abbotts are a force to be reckoned with . victoria : billy does n't need me to fight his battles . chelsea : as long as we 're not making this personal . however , my fashion line is personal to me . it is part of me . it is not a chew toy for the two of you to fight over . so , here are the men 's line designs that you suggested . my assistant did a cost analysis , and it turns out i do n't need to double my budget . so , why do n't you take a look at the numbers and let me know . adam : i 'm sorry you got caught in the middle of everything in there . chelsea : no , you 're not . no , you 're not . you love me being in the middle of your drama . adam : no , i do n't . i - i know i cost you a lot with billy , but i 'm trying to make things right for you . chelsea : because of you , victoria practically called me a whore in there . adam : well , you know , i tried to help . chelsea : i do n't need your help , gabe ! and -- and i do n't need guilt money because i was humiliated at my own wedding . and most of all , i 'm not gon na just fall back into bed with you because you tried to double my budget . adam : okay . fine . then do n't do it because of the budget . do it because it 's what you want . chelsea : you have no idea what i want . adam : oh , i think i do . ashley : [ clears throat ] billy : are we ... interrupting ? adam : no , not at all . you bring your -- your family down here even though it 's restricted ? billy : oh , i 'm not just family . jack asked me back . i gave in . it was touching . too bad you missed it . chelsea : oh , that 's -- that 's great news , billy , for you and jack . billy : yeah , he wanted me to make sure that things were heading in the right direction , whatever that means . you know , working with family is so rewarding . victoria : oh , you 're back . that 's great . we all get to work together . how fun . jack : i want you to see that this man gets this envelope . kyle : uh ... okay . jack : and no . kyle : no what ? jack : what you 're thinking . with billy back , does this suddenly relegate you to glorified gopher . kyle : the answer is no ? jack : the answer is an absolute and unequivocal no . listen to me . you are the future of this company not because of blood but because of what you bring . kyle : right . whatever you need , dad . jack : right now , see that this envelope is personally delivered . kyle : okay . jack : hey . something else on your mind ? kyle : yeah , it 's just with sharon being cleared , we know that there 's still this killer out there , and he or she is probably feeling pretty cornered right now 'cause the cops are closing in . i - i just worry about summer and the others . jack : wait , wait . the cops are closing in ? they have some kind of new lead ? kyle : uh ... jack : kyle , do the police know who did all this ? victor : i do n't see the need for threats and recriminations . what you consider a crime i look at as a favor to my friend and business partner jack abbott , okay ? and that 's how he sees it . nikki : for the life of me , i can not understand why jack suddenly trusts you . but frankly , right now , the only thing i care about is getting a decent night 's sleep away from stress and aggravation . and that would be here . victor : to be honest with you , i do n't give a damn what you think right now and how you feel right now . nikki : okay . victor : but you get your behind back home where you belong . nikki : i 'll see you . thanks for standing up for me . it gave me strength . i do n't know . maybe only an addict can understand this . neil : nikki , i think some people do understand . i mean , they can cop to their own feelings . with victor , i believe that alcoholism is something that he looks at like a weakness . he ca n't comprehend it . nikki : i have to admit , he has been understanding at times . maybe having to deal with it all these years has just worn down his patience . i do n't know . neil : strength is n't about tough talk and denying your failings . strength is wanting a drink and not taking it . you are so much stronger than victor will ever be , nikki . nikki : [ chuckles ] neil : mm . with that in mind , i do have some business to tend to while i still have a job , so i 'm gon na leave . you okay ? nikki : yeah . i 'm fine . and if that changes , i will call you . thank you . neil : sure . i 'll talk to you soon . nikki : okay . dylan : she was fine about the baby news . nick : but she 's not . dylan : well , then , uh -- then she will be . nick : you sure about that ? dylan : well , you 're the one who just dropped the bombshell that sage is pregnant . do you want her to react in a certain way to make it okay ? nick : i just -- i wanted her to know about it sooner rather than later . dylan : now she does . she 's hurt , nick . you know , whatever she says , we can assume that , right ? and she 's worried about how it 's gon na affect faith . nick : we 'll figure out the right time to tell faith , but honestly , i 'm more concerned about how sharon handles this . dylan : well , she 's gon na handle it how she handles it . nick : well , how she reacts to this affects a lot of people . i mean , sage was worried sick about the thought of telling her about this . dylan : because all you 've told sage is how damaged and dangerous sharon is . she 's not damaged , nick . she 's not this broken thing that -- that you could n't fix to your standards . sharon is brave . she was brave enough to fight for her family , fight for her freedom when everybody thought she was guilty . she fights for faith even though you take her away on a regular basis . look , all she wants is to be herself , no judgment , no one telling her she 's wrong all the time . nick : so ... you 're sleeping with her . [ knock on door ] sage : [ sighs ] is it over ? sharon : all done . may i come in ? sharon : please know that i did not come here to upset you . sage : well , you did n't show up with balloons and a onesie , either . sharon : i 'm sure there will be time for that . sage : maybe we can wait until then . sharon : you know , it used to be very important to me that i was the only mother of nick 's children . but i do n't think in terms of that anymore . [ chuckles ] i 'm just glad that nick 's happy , and it sounds like the two of you have found a house to raise the baby . sage : no , that 's not how it is . we 're gon na raise the baby together , but nick will be in his house . he 'll stay there . i 'll have mine . sharon : oh . i did n't realize . sage : well , i 'm surprised he did n't tell you when he told you about the baby . sharon : the way you say that it sounds like you 're trying to assure me that you and nick wo n't be moving in together . are you still worried about how i 'm gon na react ? sage : sharon , you used me as cannon fodder in your custody suit , so , yes , i have many concerns . sharon : well , nick and i are in a much better , more cooperative place now . um ... i guess part of it is i just understand about moving on . dylan and i are together now . sage : congratulations . sharon : thank you . it 's like a clean slate for both of us . so , believe me when i say that i 'm very happy for you and nick . faith 's family is growing . i 'm happy for all of us . sage : oh . dylan : you do n't think anyone would defend sharon for her own sake , and that 's exactly what i 've been doing . i mean , how hard is it to give her the benefit of the doubt ? what -- what does it cost you ? nick : dylan , i 've given her a lot of breaks , all right ? and it 's cost me plenty . i have every right to know how sharon 's gon na handle this news about sage and the baby . sharon does things . she 's irrational . she 's unpredictable . dylan : we all do irrational things , do n't we ? sharon 's not perfect . but she does own her actions . nick : all right . i get it . you 're in . all right . you 're her champion , her ally , so i 'm coming to you for reassurance that sharon is gon na stay away from sage and this baby she 's carrying . victoria : now that we 're in one place , i 'd like to talk budget , specifically gabe 's suggestion to double chelsea 's budget for the men 's wear line . chelsea : and i told you i do n't need it doubled . but since we keep talking about it , i 'll gladly take it . billy : oh , so this is your idea ? well , that 's surprising . i assume you ran this by victor and jack . adam : i came to my , uh , co - coo . like a good team player . ashley : well , there you have it . chelsea does n't need the money , but hex definitely does . it 's time to reboot and relaunch . to hell with one viral rant against our product . we know how special it is . we never should have panicked and pulled it to begin with , right , victoria ? victoria : you 're right . it was a bad call . but now i say we fix it . billy : hex back on the shelves works for me . you 've been outvoted . adam : well , it does n't seem petty or misguided at all , billy . is this -- is this really how you plan on running a multi - national business ? billy : you know , you can feel free to leave the company in protest . we could find you a window right now if you 'd like to try out that golden parachute . adam : listen , there 's no reason why we ca n't bump up chelsea 's budget for her new men 's line and put hex back on the shelf at the same time . it 's good utilization of capital , it sends a strong message to the business community , but you 're too busy shooting me down and devaluing chelsea 's contribution to the company . it 's bad business , billy . quite frankly , it 's pathetic . jack : if the police know who the killer is , why are they still out on the streets ? if you and summer are in any kind of danger -- kyle : dad , i should n't have said all of this already . paul does n't want us talking about this . jack : i understand that . you 're talking to your old man . whatever you say is in the strictest of confidence . kyle : the police have a break in the case . they think it leads right to the killer . jack : what happened ? they have some new evidence ? kyle : they think they may have the killer 's dna . jack : how could the police have the killer 's dna ? kyle : well , i mean , that whole story -- it 's convoluted and completely messed up , but , um , basically , the killer contacted fen and sent him a package . and because of that package , they got a hit on the dna database . now , get this -- it belongs to a big - time drug lord , like an international dealer . jack : a big drug kingpin . what would he want to do with fen ? or genoa city or austin or courtney or ... ? no , the police are going in the wrong direction , just like they did with sharon . victor : glad to see you looking so well , jack . back in your element . this a bad time ? jack : actually , kyle and i were just catching up . kyle : i 'll get right on this , dad . victor : all right . kyle : back soon . jack : thanks . kyle : victor . victor : kyle . what 's this about dna ? [ knock on door ] neil : it 's me . it 's neil . nikki : oh , well , hi . in that case , come on in . come see how the other half live . well , the ones that are off the wagon . neil : yeah , off the wagon . i should n't have left you . nikki : oh , no . of course you should have . it 's fine . do n't you listen to what they say in class ? i can make my own choices . i am an adult , and i decide what i -- well , now , wait a minute . maybe it is the addiction that is talking , 'cause they say that , too . i get those two mixed up sometimes . is it -- whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . what are you doing ? neil : what am i doing ? nikki : do n't do this . no . these are mine . these are mine . neil : yeah , they 're going in the trash . nikki : and these are ... empty . neil : here . let me have those . nikki : well , these are no good . neil : no , they 're not any good . nikki : i 'll get some more . neil : no , you wo n't , okay ? nikki : i will get some more . neil : i 'm not gon na let you drink any more . this is over and done with . nikki : hey , what are you doing ? do n't you call victor . do n't you dare call victor . neil : stop . wait . stop . hello ? yeah , i 'd like a pot of coffee . thanks . nikki : oh . oh , well , this is gon na be a boring visit . you 're gon na be all righteous drinking coffee , and i 'm gon na stick with vodka . you know , caffeine is bad for you . neil : yeah , caffeine is bad . nikki : it is very true . i mean , like it or not , is -- neil : stop . just stop . nikki : you stop ! 'cause it is time for you to go . time to go to work in the big tower in the sky . go make some more money , money , money , money for victor . 'cause he is the boss . he 's in charge . and we are all on his payroll in one way or another , are n't we ? ashley : [ sighs ] gabe was out of line . victoria : but ... ashley : well , he was right . you could have given money to chelsea and to hex . it was a power play on your part . want to make sure everybody knows you 're still calling the shots around here . victoria : and you 're welcome . ashley : hey , i definitely want hex back on the shelves , but i 'm not the one that pulled it in the first place . that was your call . now you 're kind of overreacting to gabe . just my opinion . i think you might want to slow down a little bit , stop reacting , start acting , maybe ... trust your instincts a little bit . victoria : do you trust my instincts ? ashley : i 'm not 100 % sure i like the merger , but if you stay on top of your game and your father does , then maybe it wo n't be a complete disaster . victoria : oh , good . good , good , good . then there 's something that we agree on . ashley : i 'm gon na go , um , get started on our relaunch . victoria : thanks . billy : well , well . look at you two not killing each other . i am so proud . victoria : give us time . billy : you know , ashley was right , though . that was a power play . you do n't care about hex . victoria : i sure as hell am not gon na reward chelsea for hurting you . billy : i 'm all right , though , vick . victoria : are you ? are you okay ? billy : yeah . i really am . but thank you . i love that you have my back . victoria : we 're family , no matter what . and nobody messes with my family . nick : sharon was just supposed to go to the spa . sage : she detoured by my room . nick : so , what happened ? did she -- she flip out ? she cry ? sage : neither . do n't get me wrong -- it was very uncomfortable . she was calm and friendly . she told me she was moving on with dylan and she just wanted you to be happy . and then she hugged me . nick : well , dylan gave me a big speech about how tough and brave sharon is . and i did n't argue . i mean , sharon 's a lot of great things . but she tends to spin out and cause complete destruction . and unfortunately , dylan 's probably gon na have to figure that out for himself . sage : well , maybe this time really is different . nick : well , i hope so . but that does n't mean i 'm gon na let sharon anywhere near you or our baby . chelsea : you 're pregnant ? adam : that 's impossible . chelsea : wow . congratulations . but i - i thought you could n't have kids . sage : that 's what i thought , too . um ... i do n't say this many times in my life , but i feel blessed . this is amazing . it 's a miracle . chelsea : it is . it really is amazing . wow . so , did you do fertility treatments or acupunct -- oh , my god . that 's so rude of me . i 'm sorry . i should n't even be asking that . [ chuckles ] sorry . sage : no , this baby happened the old - fashioned way . nick : yeah , it 's still pretty early , but we are happy . chelsea : wow . it really is amazing . congrats again . but it must be overwhelming . i mean , especially since you did n't think you could have kids . sage : it is overwhelming , but in a really good way . we 're just , you know , planning and nesting . nick : yeah , we 're checking out new houses for sage . chelsea : just , um -- just for you ? nick : yeah . she 's gon na live on her own , but we 're gon na raise the baby together . this child will have whatever he or she needs , which is both parents . dylan : so , no spa today ? sharon : no . i thought sage should hear it directly from me . dylan : hear what ? sharon : well , i know what nick probably said to you and what he definitely said to sage . dylan , you 've had a lot of faith in me for so long . i do n't want that to change . dylan : what did you and sage talk about ? sharon : mostly just that i want nick to be happy . dylan : and you needed to tell her today ? sharon : well , this is faith 's family . and it 's growing . honestly , in the back of my mind , i have this thought that if we can get through this in a healthy way , then i 'll get to spend more time with faith . what did nick say to you ? did he change your mind about me ? dylan : [ chuckles ] well , that ca n't be done . he 's known you longer , but i feel like i know you better . does that sound cocky ? sharon : no . that sounds fabulous . dylan : you think with your heart , and i 'll never fault you for that . billy : so , i say that we load up a balloon of this stuff and dump it on bingham . it 's not gon na make him lovable , but , you know , he 'll be tolerable . victoria : wow , that 's kind of a stretch , even for the powers of jabot chemistry . billy : then i do n't suppose we try it on victor , either . victoria : you know , my father is who he is . which i have to keep reminding myself . he ca n't be stopped and he can not be changed . billy : you and nick and abby sure as hell stopped him with that lawsuit that you won , proving that he 's not all - powerful , despite his press releases . so , you know , if there 's something that 's bothering you , like , i do n't know , maybe jack 's signature on that merger agreement ... victoria : no . not getting into it . but nice try . billy : i will always try . victoria : well , i like the continuity , and i like having a friendly face around here , especially with ashley staring at me like i 'm some power - crazed coo . billy : oh , no . co - coo . you and gabe -- two peas in a pod like , um , peanut butter and arsenic . victoria : [ chuckles ] it 's good having you back . billy : for the first time today , it feels good to be back . nikki : neil , please , no more . no . i do n't -- neil : go ahead . it 's gon na help you . yeah . nikki : you know , the only thing that you 're gon na get out of this is a wide- awake drunk . neil : here . okay . after this -- after this , you 're gon na take a shower , all right ? you 're gon na sober up , and you 're gon na shake it off . and maybe , just maybe , tomorrow morning , you 're not gon na feel like there 's a jackhammer pounding away in your head . nikki : oh , my god . i do n't want to think about tomorrow at all . take that away from me . it smells like coffee . neil : all right , all right . just one more . just one more . there you go . nikki : okay , enough . i do n't even want to think about today , forget tomorrow . i do n't -- i do n't want this day . i do n't want this week . and , damn it , i do n't want my name on that contract as the witness . [ sighs ] why did i do that ? i broke the law . i did it -- i did it because victor asked me to do it . no , no , no , no , no . he ordered me to do it . it -- it was not like we were equals in any way . it was not like the way you would talk to your wife that you love . neil : okay , victor -- he does love you . even more than he realizes most of the time . he does , nikki . do n't you get it that you -- hey , i 'm right here . nikki : i 'm here . neil : you are the best part of him . and only you can help save that man from himself . victor : you have not answered my question . jack : what ? i 'm just a little surprised to see you here . we had some , uh , unfortunate words the last time we were together . i 'm glad we can put the past behind us , that we understand each other now . victor : you and kyle talked about dna linked to the killer . jack : well , yes , after the chaos and upheaval these kids have been through ... come on . kyle 's my son . summer is like my daughter . i mean , would n't jack be -- i mean , would n't i be concerned about their safety ? victor : he talked about dna , and you would n't let it go . jack : yeah , it seemed so absurd . an international drug kingpin ? what does he care about genoa city ? victor : you killed those two people , did n't you ? [ next_on ] sage : we had sex once . adam : i 'm pretty sure once is all it takes . i want a paternity test . jack : i am reconsidering the direction of this merger . neil : i will help you . nikki : damn it , neil ! i am not going to rehab , so shut the hell up about it ! < | fake jack calls a family meeting to assure his family that he is back at jabot . he rehires billy . later , in another meeting , gabe fights to double chelsea 's budget . ashley wants more money for hex . sage is scared of sharon 's reaction when she finds out about the baby , but sharon is supportive when nick tells her . nikki reserves a room at the athletic club because she is feeling guilty about signing as a witness to the merger . neil comes to her room and finds that she 'd been drinking . he throws out all the alcohol and orders some coffee . kyle tells fake jack that the police have a lead in the murder case . victor overhears them . chelsea and gabe hear nick and sage talking about the baby . |
adam : the last thing sage wanted was for nick to find out that i was christian 's father , right ? so , why the hell would she write it in a journal ? right ? a journal that somebody could just pick up and read . chelsea : i do n't know . but i will tell you nick was furious when he was here . like , he was beyond furious , adam . the only thing that makes sense is that he must have found out about christian 's true paternity . he mourned a child that was n't his , and he 's angry about it . adam : i 'm telling you -- it 's something else . chelsea : all right . well , whatever sage did write in that journal ... it 's not good . nick : sage kept a journal . i just finished reading it . you are not gon na believe this . sharon : nick , wa - wait . nick : sage would n't lie to me about this , not about this . i need you to listen to me . dylan : okay . go ahead . nick : you need to arrest adam . dylan : uh ... on what -- what charge ? nick : murder . sharon : murder ? what ? that 's crazy . dylan : wait , adam killed somebody ? who ? travis : what can i get you ? victoria : dad just loves the energy division every since we made the new acquisition . but i loathe it . that 's right . i said loathe . because that 's how much i hate it because it 's a mess . and the executives are a bunch of dinosaurs who do n't listen to one word that i have to say . summer : well , i guess they still feel loyal to grandpa . victoria : well , that stops today , because i am gon na hit them with so many facts and figures that they 'll have no choice but to respect me . summer : okay . well , let me know how i can help you . victoria : thanks for the offer , but why do n't you let me do the heavy lifting on this one . kevin : hey - o . how 's forced retirement from the law office ? any new hobbies ? lawn bowling , bedazzling ? [ gasps ] interpretive dance ? michael : as fascinating as those sound , i have a brilliant legal mind working to appeal the suspension of my law license . kevin : you ? michael : do you know of a more brilliant legal mind ? kevin : [ chuckles ] i think that 's great . i knew you were n't ready for shuffleboard and early - bird specials . michael : it was really lauren 's idea . i was thinking about it , but she gave me the push i needed . kevin : yeah , women have a way of doing that . michael : helping ? kevin : pushing . michael : i do n't even want to know what that means . kevin : well , i think it 's great you 're getting back in the game . it 's always good to have a lawyer in the family just in case . at least now i could afford to pay my own bail . michael : [ chuckles ] well , as your brother and sometimes legal attorney , i think you should do us both a favor and , you know , try to stay on the right side of the law , at least for the foreseeable future . um , i know that her frowny face and her smiley face are n't that different , but ... what 's up with mariah ? kevin : i would n't know . she moved out , but whatever it is , it ca n't be good . nick : adam murdered constance bingham . sharon : gabe bingham 's grandmother ? nick : it 's all true , according to this journal . dylan : constance bingham died over a year ago from natural causes , all right ? nick : sage must have found out the truth recently . she went to the grave believing that adam killed constance . dylan : okay . ho - hold on . was n't constance like a mother to sage ? if adam killed her , why would sage protect him ? nick : maybe she was afraid of what adam would do to her . michael : oh , for pete 's sake , go talk to her . kevin : i ca n't . michael : what , the parting was n't amicable ? kevin : this is mariah we 're talking about . she is n't even amicable when she tries to be . michael : huh . let me guess . your new pass key wealth , spending all your time with natalie , seeing how the other half lives -- mariah had it ? kevin : it 's not like i threw it in her face . michael : oh , please . you 're in everybody 's face . i 'm following you on social media . you and natalie got matching custom - painted hoverboards last week . the glamour shots of your classic car ? you do n't find that slightly irritating ? kevin : i 'm exploring a new lifestyle . michael : with your new best friend who 's not mariah . kevin : she 's not my best friend . she 's ... natalie . she 's been real busy trying to fix this pass key bug . michael : so , your best friend ca n't come out and play and you realize you miss mariah . kevin : i miss the hell out of her . i hate that she moved out . michael : ugh . why are you telling me this ? go . talk to her . now . kevin : hey . can i , uh , buy you another drink ? mariah : excuse me . hi . can i do another one ? uh , top shelf this time . he can afford it . kevin : two , please . i 've been a jerk . i get it . i bought a bunch of over - the- top things and bragged about it . mariah : should n't you be on a safari with natalie , getting eaten by a lion ? kevin : she 's busy . mariah : hmm . so , you 're slumming it . kevin : look , mariah , we may not be roommates anymore , but we 're still friends . i care about you , and nothing is gon na change that . so , lay it on me . what 's going on ? are you okay ? mariah : i could n't be farther from okay . sharon : are you sure you understood what sage wrote ? this is a difficult time , and you 've admitted to having trouble keeping things straight . nick : i have read and re - read this . dylan : okay . are you sure it 's not a dream journal ? i mean , she could have been having nightmares . people find it therapeutic it to write that stuff down . nick : listen to this . `` how could adam do this ? constance was so good to him . that he would kill her in cold blood ? the horror of it haunts me . how do i live with this ? `` does that sound like a dream to you ? dylan : okay , but why ? what motive -- what motive would adam have ? nick : well , according to this , constance must have figured out that adam was posing as gabriel bingham . and in order to keep his cover from being blown , he killed her . dylan : did sage say how ? nick : constance had a weak heart . adam must have made it look like it finally gave out . look , it 's all right here in this journal , and we all know what adam is capable of . my wife went to the grave . she suffered because of this , and adam is not gon na get away with it . if you 're not gon na investigate this , i 'll take it to paul . dylan : nick , nick , nick . i 'll look into it . nick : thanks . dylan : i 'm just hoping , for chelsea 's and connor 's sake , it 's not true . uh , i 'll meet you back at the house . sharon : okay . you 're going now ? dylan : yeah . i mean , the sooner we get to the bottom of this , the better . wait a minute . you -- you wanted to tell me something . sharon : it 's already forgotten . dylan : okay . all right , little man . i 'll see you at the house . nick : see you . sharon : you look exhausted . maybe you should go home , get some rest . nick : i just do n't understand this . i loved sage . i trusted her with everything . why did she feel like she could n't trust me with something this important ? sharon : sometimes , no matter how much you love someone and you want the best for them , there can be a very good reason for not telling them something , even if it seems very important . nick : all right . then you explain it to me . how can you look someone in the eye and lie to them over and over again , someone that you love ? how can you do that ? adam : so , obviously sage lied to nick about something big . did he say what it was about ? what did he say when he came over here all huffing and puffing , going crazy ? chelsea : it was all about the letter sage left you . he wanted to know what it said . i lied . i told him i did n't know . adam : thank you . did , uh -- did you happen to mention that i burnt the letter ? chelsea : we burnt the letter . and , no , of course i did n't tell him . adam : okay . that 's good . then he just mentions this journal ? chelsea : yeah . he -- he mentioned the journal , and he said that you needed to pay , whatever that means . adam : and he did n't give you a clue as to what the hell it is i have to pay for ? okay . all right . well , it would n't be the first time my brother wanted to rip my head off , but if this is n't about christian 's paternity , i 'm at a loss , babe . i - i ... it 's a misunderstanding . it 's a mistake . that 's what it is . it 's , uh -- it 's a mistake . chelsea : okay . adam : what are you doing ? wh - why are you looking at me like that ? you 're looking at me like we 're not on the same page all of a sudden . chelsea : we are . your page is the only page i want to be on . i 'm just -- i 'm just making sure this is n't the old adam i 'm dealing with , the one who claims to love me but also has no problem keeping secrets from me . travis : how 's the white dog cocktail ? luca : mm . strong . travis : that 's the point . luca : [ chuckles ] yeah , whatever drowns the pain , right ? travis : mm - hmm . luca : yeah , but you must get that all the time . travis : eh , we get all types , but those looking for a little pain relief usually make up most of the crowd . luca : and here you are , ready and willing to listen to all us poor souls . travis : [ chuckles ] the stories i could tell you . luca : [ chuckles ] summer : look , i have researched every division at newman , including the newman energy division . look , i may not be able to do the heavy lifting yet , but i am more than capable of carrying my own weight around here . victoria : okay , look , summer . i 'm sorry if i hurt your feelings , but newman energy just has so many moving parts . summer : right , right . okay . there is the upstream , midstream , and downstream sectors . upstream is basically exploration , finding the oil . midstream is transportation -- using pipelines , tankers , and trucks , getting the oil where it needs to go . and downstream is refining . it 's also including marketing and distribution to consumers . victoria : okay , great . so , you have the basics . but there 's a lot more involved . summer : okay , last quarter , capital and exploration expenditures for newman energy were $ 5.4 billion , up 18 % from the previous quarter . that 's , like , way above projections , and because of those costs , other areas , like maintenance and repair , suffered and the workforce was downsized 7 % . luckily , oil differs from other commodities in that even when the price per barrel dips , there 's still a high profit margin in refining and other means of distribution . and that division was up 12 % . so , if you redirect funds for the next quarter and you 're successful at making those technical updates that you want , then we should be able to offset some of those costs . victoria : that 's very impressive . maybe you should make this call . summer : [ chuckles ] yeah , um , no . no , thank you . victoria : look , i 'm sorry . i 'm really sorry that i shut you down . it 's just that ever since brash & sassy ! was sold out from underneath me by my own father and purchased out of spite by billy , i just do n't know who to trust anymore , you know ? it 's like the people that i care about the most are the ones that i should be afraid of . summer : look , aunt victoria , i understand , okay ? but you can trust me . i am not gon na let you down . mariah : it 's so complicated . kevin : complicated ? that 's our specialty . it does n't involve scuba diving into icy , pitch - black waters again , does it ? mariah : [ chuckles ] this takes it to the next level . why did i move back to sharon 's ? that was so stupid . i - i mean , now i 'm a part of it . i ca n't unknow what i know . kevin : is mama bird bringing you down ? is that it ? mariah : if only . kevin : then tell me about it . maybe i can help you solve this problem with sharon . and if i ca n't , we can get your stuff and you can come back home . mariah : it 's insane . i mean , it 's `` kingdom beyond `` blue funeral - level insanity . and so many people are gon na get hurt . [ cell phone yodeling ] mariah : what 's that ? kevin : uh , nothing . mariah : it does n't seem like nothing . natalie ? kevin : uh , yeah . she just set that as the contact alert . mariah : you know what ? do n't let me stop you . maybe she has a new makeover to show you or some sexting . kevin : wait . i want to know what 's going on with you . mariah : no . i 'm fine . kevin : yeah , right . mariah , it 's me . mariah : forget it . kevin : look , you should n't have to live in a bad situation . come home . mariah : i 'm staying at sharon 's now with my family . that 's my home . sharon : maybe sage did n't tell you the truth because she wanted to protect you . nick : why lie to me ? i mean , we went to hell and back , and we made it out together . why did she feel like she could n't trust me with this secret ? sharon : maybe she just felt like she could n't go there . telling you the truth -- that would make this crime real , all the pain and the loss real . sometimes living in denial can keep the world as you know it from falling apart ... especially after you 've lost so much already . sage loved you , and you loved her . maybe you should stop driving yourself crazy trying to find answers that you 're never gon na find . you know , finding sage 's journal has been really hard for you . maybe you should just stop reading it . nick : i already finished it . sharon : okay . well , then , you know everything now . no more surprises . nick : i should have been there for her . i should have been a better husband . sharon : you were exactly the kind of husband sage needed . nick : reading those entries , her depression , her desperation to get over losing christian -- she just did n't deserve this . she did n't deserve any of this . adam : i 'm not lying to you . chelsea : you 've said that before . adam : i have , and then i lied through my teeth , did n't i ? i lied to you about everything -- about who i was , my involvement with paragon , me being christian 's father . i 'm telling you the truth . all right ? now and forever , remember ? there 's no room for lies when we 're talking about now and forever . believe me ? chelsea : yeah , i believe you . no more secrets . i 'm sorry i even asked . adam : no . do n't be sorry . i earned that . i 'm gon na start earning your trust , beginning now . chelsea : now and forever , husband . adam : well , i like the way you say that , wife . [ knock on door ] chelsea : oh . i swear to god , if this is nick -- adam : i 'll get it . i 'll get it . chelsea : [ sighs ] dylan : hey . adam : uh , you know , come on in . what 's ... something tells me this is n't a social visit . dylan : nick has accused you of a very serious crime . adam : let 's just get to the bottom of this . what 's going on ? dylan : the accusation is murder . chelsea : what ? ! adam : murder ? who the hell does he think i killed ? dylan : constance bingham . luca : she said she was crazy for me . i had n't known her very long , but there was just that ... connection , you know ? travis : i 'm with you . luca : then she left me out of the blue . no explanation . that 's probably not the kind of problem you have . travis : are you kidding ? i 'm still feeling the scorch . her name was tori . she came in , we hit it off , saw each other a couple times . i did n't know much about her , not even her last name . [ sighs ] but she had these eyes . luca : beautiful ? travis : does n't begin to describe it . luca : [ chuckles ] travis : kind of pale blue color , intense . [ chuckles ] it 's like she could just look ten years into the future . luca : wow . she sounds special . travis : i thought so . i really thought there might be something . luca : but there was n't ? travis : it 's like with you . out of nowhere , she called it off . ah . something about complications . luca : [ chuckles ] women , right ? but , hey , who knows ? maybe those complications will work themselves out and she 'll walk back through that door . victoria : for the last time , my father is n't running this company . i am . and the changes that i 've outlined will be implemented . and if i have to find other executives who will listen to me and work with me , then so be it . [ slams phone ] summer : well , that went well . victoria : i refuse to be pushed around by an old boys ' club . they need to understand that i am in charge . summer : yeah , i think that came across loud and clear . victoria : i gave them something to think about , so now i 'll let them cool down and reassess . summer : okay . what if we ca n't afford to wait ? [ knock on door ] michael : hey , am i interrupting ? victoria : hi . no . what 's going on ? is it about billy ? he changed his mind about the agreement , is that it ? michael : no . no , i have n't heard a word from billy . i 'm just here to see if you have signed the agreement . if you have , i can file it . victoria : oh , yes . um , of course . summer : custody ? victoria : you know how billy is . i just want to maintain the status quo , not let him pull anything on me . there you go . michael : i assume you wanted to have all of your `` t 's `` crossed and `` i 's `` dotted before the big divorce case goes down . summer : what divorce ? who 's -- who 's getting divorced ? or can you not tell us ? michael : one of the perks of being suspended is that the idea of attorney / client privilege is just a distant memory . besides , you both should know . you should be prepared to give nikki your support . summer : wait , grandma and grandpa are getting divorced ? michael : nikki has reached her limit . victoria : and mom thinks that this is a good time to do this ? does she have any idea what hell she 's about to unleash ? adam : i did n't kill constance bingham . dylan : uh , this tells a different story . chelsea : that 's sage 's journal . nick had it with him earlier . dylan : yeah , right . he gave it to me so i could investigate sage 's claims . adam : oh , this makes no sense at all . dylan : since this new information has come to light , i 'm gon na have to ask you again about the voicemail sage left the night she died . chelsea : what does that have to do with anything ? dylan : chelsea , we have to explore every lead . you want to tell me about it ? chelsea : he already did . and it 's not a lead , dylan , because there is no case . you did n't think twice about it when you asked him the first time . adam : it 's okay , babe . it 's all right . we got nothing to hide , right ? the message was for chelsea , like i told you before . dylan : and you deleted it ? adam : yeah . you know , i mean , i thought it was just an innocuous message . i did n't realize it was a lead or evidence or whatever the hell it is you 're saying . dylan : adam , this is a -- this is a pretty serious accusation . adam : i cared for that woman . all right ? we were kind to each other . so , i -- there 's no way i would hurt her . whatever 's in that journal is garbage . dylan : i mean , she was kind to you because she thought you were her grandson . adam : which , quite frankly , kept her alive . dylan : and , quite frankly , kept you out of prison . chelsea : what motive would adam have for murder ? dylan : sage claims that constance was catching on to adam 's true identity , and he killed her to prevent the truth from coming out . adam : she was n't catching on to anything . this is ridiculous ! dylan : so , you 're telling me that sage wrote lies into her journal she kept only for herself ? adam : i have no idea what she did . did she write it at , uh -- when she was fairview , huh ? maybe she was on medication . i do n't know . it 's garbage in there . dylan : [ sighs ] chelsea : now we 'll never know the truth because sage is dead . dylan : not necessarily . we 're gon na exhume mrs. bingham 's body . we 're gon na do an autopsy . nick : i just do n't understand . i do n't know how sage could keep this secret from me . i mean , what else did n't she tell me ? sharon : and you read every page of sage 's journal ? nick : yeah . sharon : so , the confession about adam was the only shocking discovery ? nick : well , it 's a huge one . sharon : yes . yes , it is . [ sighs ] but my point is ... this was the only thing she kept from you . and you ca n't make this one secret have you doubt your entire relationship with her . she loved you . she trusted you . you -- you should remember that . [ door opens ] sharon : i did n't expect you back so soon . mariah : um , yeah . sorry . i can take off if you 're in the middle of something important . sharon : dylan and i ran into nick at the park . nick : i know i 'm not the best company right now . you do n't have to leave on my account . mariah : um , well , i have a way to make you feel better . where 's the baby ? victoria : you have to talk my mother out of this . michael : look , nikki 's impulse to get away from victor is not without merit . victoria : all this is gon na do is motivate dad to take his rage to a whole new level . mom will move up on his target list , not to mention you 're gon na have a target on your back . michael : no , i already have that honor . i tried to throw his defense , remember ? summer : grandpa is gon na be devastated . i mean , he already feels abandoned , and now this is gon na happen ? victoria : oh , do n't worry . once he gets past the devastation , he 'll start with the body count . summer : how can you say something like that ? i mean , i do n't understand how you all can gang up on him as if putting him in prison was n't enough . victoria : would you stop being so naive ? when are you gon na grow up and see your sweet grandpa for who he really is -- a ruthless , vengeful man ? i 'm done . summer : what about the situation with newman energy ? victoria : you know what ? it 's gon na be the same damn mess tomorrow . [ door slams ] michael : yikes . i 'm sorry for what your family 's going through . summer : i just do n't understand why my grandma 's gon na do this . i mean , i know that they still love each other . michael : well , i would never tell the bar association this , but just because you can take legal action does n't mean you should . summer : okay , so , you think that my grandma should not divorce my grandfather ? michael : nikki has to do what 's right for nikki . but sometimes , you just have to face a person head - on -- no revenge , no anger , just pure , open , painful honestly . sharon : it 's sully 's nap time , and he 's exhausted after having a long day in the park with his daddy . mariah : got it . well , i 'm sure you 'll be able to spend some time with sully soon , nick . nick : oh . i 'm sorry . i was n't , uh , paying attention . i think i 'm gon na head over to adam 's and see if dylan got a confession out of him . mariah : confession ? what did he do ? nick : well , according to sage 's diary , he murdered constance bingham . mariah : what ? ! nick : i 'll see you later . sharon : wait , nick . you know what ? i 'm sure we 'll hear from dylan if he has news , so -- [ sighs ] well , this is a mess . and i do n't expect you to understand . mariah : you did n't tell nick . you did n't tell dylan . what am i missing ? sharon : i was just about to tell dylan the truth when nick showed up with sage 's journal , claiming that adam murdered this bingham woman . dylan left before i had a chance to say anything . mariah : that 's convenient . so , what happens when nick gets to the part in sage 's journal where she connects the dots from sully to christian ? sharon : nick finished reading sage 's journal . and sage did n't write anything about dr. anderson passing christian off as my baby . everything happened so fast . apparently , there was n't enough time . mariah : so , what now ? you 're gon na continue to lie to nick ? you 're gon na continue to raise his son ? adam : why would sage lie about something like that ? accuse me of doing something so heinous ? maybe she 's not as forgiving as we thought she was about me changing the paternity results . chelsea : no , no . no . she was grateful for that . adam : so we thought . chelsea : it 's just -- this does n't sound like sage at all . i mean , she wrote to you as a friend , asking you to protect her husband . adam : well , right now , all i know is her husband wants to rip my head off , and dylan ca n't wait to slap on the cuffs . why -- why would she lie ? honey ? you do believe that it 's a lie , right ? or do you think i 'm guilty ? luca : someone 's had a very bad day . summer : oh , my gosh . i am so glad that you are here . luca : hey . what 's up ? what happened ? summer : no , just every time i think that things can not get worse for my family , somehow they do , and there 's just this whole pile of ... craziness . luca : that sounds very unpleasant . what 's up ? summer : [ sighs ] yes , it is very unpleasant . it 's my aunt victoria . she got into it with a bunch of energy - division executives on a conference call , and i did everything i could to help , but she basically relegated me to intern status . luca : now , look . hey , she would n't do that . i 'm sure she was just engrossed in the call . she knows how smart you are . summer : yeah , but all she sees is her niece , the newbie , and i want to do everything i can to help , but i mean , i 'm not experienced enough to just jump right in . you know , i know facts and figures -- thank you , internet -- but , i mean , i can not learn this stuff overnight , right ? luca : oil tankers , shipping , refineries ... summer : yeah . luca : this is your lucky day , summer . i 'm actually well - versed in this aspect of the business . i can help , if you 're interested . summer : yes . luca : yeah ? summer : yes . oh , my gosh . yes . that would be amazing . yes . you are a life saver . luca : of course . summer : yes . thank you . [ chuckles ] thank you . travis : i did n't expect to see you again . victoria : i think i might have overreacted . travis : you think ? victoria : look , i have an ex and a custody situation in the balance . and that 's all i 'm gon na tell you , so if you have a list of questions for me , i 'm gon na walk out the door . travis : or you could dance with me . one dance . one silent , question - less , last - name - less dance . sharon : i know that the right thing to do is tell nick the truth and put his child in his arms . but that would mean taking sullivan away from dylan , and it would damage him beyond repair if he lost another child . mariah : this is an impossible situation that sucks in every possible way . but the truth will come out . it has to . so , why not just get it over with ? it 's not gon na get any easier . sharon : well , 'cause what if -- what if the truth does n't have to come out ? you know , what if everybody just went on believing what they already believe ? i mean , nick -- he 's raised children before . sully is his nephew . he 's always gon na be a part of nick 's life . mariah : do you even hear yourself ? it 's not the same ! sharon : [ crying ] no , i know it 's not the same , but i love that little boy ! and i love the life that i have created with dylan . and i 'm sorry , but i do n't care how wrong it is . i will to keep sully with us . mariah : you are forgetting one detail is that i would have to lie , too ! i would have to keep up a story for years , decades that sully is my brother , and i do n't know if i can do that . dylan : is everything okay ? chelsea : i believe you . i believe in you . of course , you did n't kill an innocent woman . this whole thing is insane . [ sighs ] adam : thank you . chelsea : [ sighs ] but this is n't going away , is it ? adam : i do n't think so . we 're gon na have to face this head - on . chelsea : well , whatever happens , i will be right there next to you . [ knock on door ] chelsea : oh , come on . [ sighs ] nick : you pretended to be sage 's friend . adam : i was her friend , nick . nick : you forced her to keep this terrible secret . adam : slow down . i did n't force her to do anything . nick : sage died thinking you murdered this woman . adam : i did n't kill constance . nick : are you calling sage a liar ? adam : i 'm telling you i did n't do it . nick : then all you have to do is prove it , adam . you show me the letter that sage left you . luca : look , from what i 've read , these guys are playing it old - school in the modern world . summer : yeah . that 's basically what aunt victoria said . luca : but it 's probably how she said it that did n't go over too well , right ? summer : yeah . she kind of lost her temper . luca : look , if she wants to get these guys on her side , she needs to lay it out in simple terms , okay ? speed , efficiency , protectin the bottom line . summer : well , yeah . that 's what she kind of said . i mean , they just did n't want to listen , so she ... hung up . luca : communication is key . as good as her ideas may be , if she ca n't get the execs on board , what 's the point , right ? summer : you know what ? i need you to compose an e - mail to the energy execs . just lay everything out , and i will sign in victoria 's name . luca : oh , uh , okay , i do n't -- i do n't know , summer . there could be repercussions . summer : okay , it 's called initiative . i need aunt victoria to know that i can do this job . i think she 'll be pretty impressed . victoria : here we are again . travis : here we are . victoria : in the middle of the day . travis : this has got to be more fun than what you normally do in the afternoon , right ? victoria : i do n't want to talk about what i normally do . travis : no ? victoria : no . travis : you do n't want to think about your usual office duties ? like stapling ... filing ... collating ... ? victoria : i do n't want to think about anything . sharon : nick just left . he 's a wreck . sage 's journal did n't help , and this crazy claim about adam ... did you find anything ? dylan : well , i saw adam . he denies it , of course . but i put in a request with the court to exhume constance bingham 's body . i mean , we 're gon na get to the truth . mariah : yeah , the truth . good luck with that . dylan : what was that all about ? sharon : oh , you know mariah . but she 's right , you know ? there 's a very real chance that the truth may stay buried with sage . adam : whatever sage put in that letter , if she wanted it to be public , she would have had it read at her will . she did n't do that , so it stays private . i 'm sorry . nick : what did she need to say to you that could n't be made public ? adam : sage and i went through a lot together , nick . all right ? nick : she was protecting you . whatever it is , that 's what the letter 's about , right ? adam : listen to me , man . whatever was in that letter , it had nothing to do with constance , and it certainly had nothing to do with murder . chelsea : he did not do this . nick : why ? because we 've always been able to believe everything that comes out of his mouth ? chelsea : he 's telling the truth ! nick : why would sage lie ? adam : wait a minute . chelsea : what ? adam : i ca n't believe i did n't figure this out sooner . victor 's behind this . i went to go visit him earlier at walworth , okay ? i might have gloated a little bit about being able to stop his exit strategy . he told me that i would pay . he told me that i would regret doing that . this is it . this is what he 's doing , you see ? he 's gon na make sure i have a cell right next to his . our father , nick , is framing me for murder . [ next_on ] lily : you may be able to charm jack , but there is nothing you can do to shut me down . ashley : is there a new woman in your life ? meredith : you 're not alone . | at the club , michael told kevin that he 'd decided to appeal his suspension . kevin noticed that mariah was there , and he approached her and admitted he 'd been a jerk . mariah confessed that she regretted moving in with sharon , because she 'd been sucked into a huge mess . mariah seemed to be about to confide in kevin , but she clammed up and grew snippy with him when natalie called his cell phone . kevin asked mariah to come home , but she said her home was with sharon . nick went to dylan with sage 's journal ; it said that constance had been figuring out that adam was n't really gabriel and that adam murdered her . dylan went to talk to adam . nick wondered how sage could keep this from him . he asked sharon how someone could lie to the person they loved . sharon said that sometimes admitting the truth was too painful , so people chose to live in denial . sharon suggested that nick stop reading the journal , but nick said he 'd already finished it . luca went to hank 's because he knew travis was involved with victoria . luca pretended to be a lovelorn guy looking for someone to commiserate with . travis took the bait and told luca about `` tori , `` travis had thought he could be able to build something with her , but she 'd suddenly broken things off . victoria geared up to take on the heads of newman 's energy division . summer wanted to help . victoria appreciated the offer , but she did n't think summer was qualified . victoria had a tense meeting with the heads , and she made it clear that they answered to her , not victor . michael came by and told summer and victoria that nikki was divorcing victor . victoria told michael to change nikki 's mind , since this would further enrage victor . summer was worried that victor would be devastated . |
sharon : i promised myself that i would n't do this . nick : i know it must hurt -- cassie 's rejection . sharon : she 's afraid that if she lets me back in her life again i 'll just disappoint her . nick : can you promise that you wo n't ? can you guarantee that a month from now or a year when things get tough for you again that you wo n't just take off like you did last time ? nick : because if you ca n't make that promise , i 'm not letting you anywhere near those kids . i 'm not gon na let them go through that kind of pain and grief ever again . jill : after everything i just told you , you would say something like that to me ? john : now , jilli i realize that this is a shock . jill : a shock ? this is an understatement . you come here to my office , and you drive charlotte away , and then you tell me she 's not my birth mother . john : she isn't . jill : did you tell her the same thing ? is that why she left without talking to me ? john : jill , she has much as admitted to me that i was right . jill : she would never do that . i 'm gon na call that cab company and find out where she 's gone . john : just stop . jill . jill : that poor woman . john : jill , stop it ! now i am trying to spare you pain , a lot of pain . now please trust me and listen to what i have to say . jill : oh , i 'm gon na listen to you , but then you leave me alone , because i have to find her and apologize for your atrocious behavior . john : when i 'm finished , i promise you , you will feel very differently about charlotte ramsey . kay : i really wish you had n't come here . charlotte : i did n't want to . kay : well , then why ? charlotte : i just spoke with john abbott . kay : why is that man meddling in my life ? charlotte : he believes he 's protecting jill . kay : what ? are you saying you know jill ? charlotte : yes , very well , in fact . kay : oh , my god . what is going on ? charlotte : jill thinks i 'm her birth mother . kay : she thinks you ... really ? ( laughing ) kay : oh , it could n't happen to a nicer person . ( laughing ) kay : oh , god . brittany : that 's the stupidest thing i 've ever heard . raul : i 'm not making this up . brittany : colleen saw my mom kissing j.t . ? raul : that 's what she said . brittany : well , obviously she was joking . raul : well , according to colleen , she saw them together at the lodge . brittany : a few weeks ago , when my mom saw jill with my dad ? raul : this was yesterday . brittany : yesterday ? raul : yeah . colleen was pretty upset . brittany : well , maybe if she would stop jumping to ridiculous conclusions ... raul : hey , she swears she did n't do that . brittany : and that 's enough for you ? come on , raul . this is a girl who 's in love with j.t . hellstrom . how smart could she be ? raul : easy . come on . brittany : i 'm sorry , but this conversation is so stupid . raul : hey . have you noticed anything strange about j.t . or your mom ? brittany : like what ? raul : like have they been acting weird ? brittany : j.t . always acts weird . i do n't know what you want me to say . i told y j j.t . and my mom spent time together while i was gone . raul : yeah , but now you 're back . brittany : so maybe what colleen saw was ... like a good - bye thing . that makes sense , right ? j.t . : colleen , you 're crying . what 's wrong ? is it your dad ? is he giving you a hard time about us seeing each other again ? colleen : no . j.t . : sure ? colleen : this has nothing to do with my family . j.t . : well , did something happen at school ? look , i know those kids can be jerks sometimes . if someone 's hassling you , i want to know about it . anybody gives my girl trouble , they 're gon na have to answer to me . we do n't have to talk about it if you do n't want to . that 's cool . open your gift . you know , maybe that 'll make you feel better . colleen : a locket ? j.t . : yeah , i did n't have time to put a picture of us in there yet . colleen : it 's beautiful . j.t . : kind of matches that bracelet i got you . colleen : why are you doing this ? j.t . : you have to ask ? it 's because i love you , colleen . [ ] to believe that charlotte is an imposter ? you 're a cruel man . john : jill , she is n't your birth mother . she could n't be -- yours or anyone else 's . jill : stop it . this is not funny anymore . john : oh , believe me , i know that . jill : you know what ? i have to leave . john : now , jill , stop it . now you said you would listen to me . there was only one ramsey family in this town before you were born . jill : how do you know that ? john : because i checked the county records thoroughly . now if there was a second ramsey family in genoa city , they had to be living in a hole in the ground . jill : ( whispering ) oh , my god . john : but the ramseys on record were the ones i knew . they had two daughters -- charlotte and eileen . i dated eileen in high school . but charlotte had graduated before i even got to junior high , so i never met her . jill : i do n't have time for this . john : jill , katherine chancellor knew her . jill : oh , god . i knew that eventually this would all lead back to katherine . john : now just -- just hold on . after graduation , charlotte went off to new york with stars in her eyes . now she came back here a year or so later pregnant and alone . she did not want to keep the baby . so katherine helped her get an illegal abortion . jill : and katherine told you alththis ? john : yes , and it went very badly . she almost died , and it left her unable to have a child . now all of this took place before you were born . jill : god , what an ugly story . but then why should that surprise me , since it came from katherine ? anyway , it 's all nonsense , john , because charlotte 's name is on my birth certificate . and it is an official document filled out on the day i was born . john : listen , do n't you think i racked my brain about that ? listen , i even considered maybe some charlotte ramsey from somewhere else came wandering through genoa city and had her baby here . jill : oh , my god . it just keeps getting worse , does n't it ? not only is charlotte not my birth mother , now my birth mother is some transient piece of trash . that 's what you 're asking me to believe ? john : i do n't know . jill : no , you do n't know , and yet you 're willing to take something that is so beautiful to me and ruin it . why , john ? you tell me why . kay : oh , my god , jill thinks you are her birth mother . that is crazy . the woman has such -- charlotte : it 's not that crazy , katherine . when she had a search agency go looking for her real parents , they came up with ... me . kay : you ? charlotte : yes . kay : and i suppose you took advantage of that little mistake ? charlotte : it was n't really a mistake . kay : well , yes , of course it was , charlotte . charlotte : when they found jill 's actual birth certificate , my name was on it . kay : oh , my god . how did you pull that off ? ( laughing ) oh , you 're incredible . no , i ... no . it 's no concern of mine . they 're jill 's problems . my god . i mean , if you 're fleecing her , my dear , you just go right on . you do that . you rob her blind . you leave her broke in a ditch . does n't bother me at all . god , you talk about curiosity killing the cat . c charlotte : you two really hate each other . kay : yes , we do . now you listen to me , and you listen to me well , charlotte . i bear you no ill will after all these years , but i must insist we go back to our original agreement . charlotte : you mean that i leave and never come back . kay : yes . charlotte : katherine , we need to talk . kay : no , we do not . there will be no talking . charlotte : yes , there will be . everything 's changed . please believe me . you need to hear this . a hard line about this . sharon : you 're trying to protect the kids . i understand . nick : i do hope cassie gets over this . i want her to have a relationship with you again . sharon : you do ? nick : yeah . she needs to come to terms with what happened . sharon : well , all of her resentment toward me , i do n't blame her . nick : she 's just really hurt . the anger 's a cover , but it is going to be tough to get her to trust you again . sharon : i know . i wa t to thank you , nick . nick : for what ? sharon : for being there for cassie when i could n't be . she 's lucky , you know , having a great father like you , boboth the kids are . nick : that 's what being a parent is all about . > h ; haron : before i go , there 's something i want you to know . nick : what 's that ? sharon : what i did to you and the kids and the whole family , i would give anything if i could take it all back . nick : it 'd be nice if that was possible , but it 's just not . sharon : i know . sharon : i have toccept that cassie just wo n't see me . but i was wondering if maybe ... nick : you 'd like to see noah . sharon : does he know that i 'm back ? nick : i have n't told him yet , but i will soon . sharon : does that mean you 'll let me see him ? nick : if he wants to . sharon : do you think he will ? nick : yeah , he 's gon na want to see you . he 's too young to be filled with resentment . sharon : that 's good . thank you . i miss my little boy . nick : he misses you , too . sharon : as for cassie , i 'm not giving up . there 's so many things that i want to say to her . maybe someday she 'll give me the chance . nick : maybe . brittany : i 'm sure that 's all it was . my mom and j.t . decided to end their bizarre little friendship they formed while i was gone . and my mom wanted to thank j.t . for his support with an innocent kiss . nothing more to it . brittany : why are you looking at me that way ? raul : i just wish i could say you were right . brittany : but ... raul : brittany , when i was talking to colleen at the coffeehouse , it was ob -- look , i -- she was really , really torn up . i have never seen her like this before . brittany : so you believe her . raul : yeah , i do . raul : and i think you do , too . brittany : it never made any sense . i mean , why did she have to ask j.t . that day to go to the lodge ? i mean , if she really wanted to find out if he 'd heard from me , why did n't she just ask him on the phone ? why did she have to see him in person ? now i know why . raul : i 'm sorry . baby , i hated having to tell you this . brittany : no , i 'm glad you did . i always knew j.t . was slime , but he really topped himself with this one . and my mother -- i mean , how pathetic is she ? making out with a 19-year - old in public . raul : brittany , i -- brittany : no , i bet this has been going on for years -- all my dad 's business trips , and my mom 's afternoons at the country club . raul : all right , brittany , stop . you do n't have to do this . brittany : do what ? raul : put on this act , not with me . brittany : hey , raul , you know what ? do n't worry about me . i 'm fine . if my parents want to make a fool out of themselves , let them . that 's their problem , not mine . raul : let me help you . brittany : look , i do n't need your help . raul : you ca n't ignore this . you have to deal with this . brittany : oh , what are you , my therapist ? raul : no , but i -- i think it 's best ... brittany : do n't tell me what 's best for me ! i 'm gon na handle this my own way . and if you ca n't accept that , then leave me alone . colleen : you love me ? j.t . : i just said it , did n't i ? colleen : you never have before . j.t . : well , i figured you already knew how i feel . but i thought i should , you know , say it . officially , i mean . colleen : why now ? j.t . : felt like the right time . colleen : is that the only reason ? j.t . : well , yeah . so summer 's coming up . it 's gon na be great being able to spend so much time together . i was thinking maybe we could get started on those driving lessons i promised you . i 'm a pretty good teacher , but i 'm not sure how i feel about you getting behind the wheel of my car . i was also hoping maybe i could spend some time with your family , maybe get to know them a little better . hos s that sound to you ? colleen : you do n't have to do that . j.t . : well , i want to . i know how much it means to you . colleen : why are you doing this ? j.t . : doing what ? colleen : being so ... perfect ? j.t . : what , i 'm usually a jerk ? colleen : i just wonder where it 's coming from . j.t . : i guess it finally hit me how lucky i am to be with you . not that i did n't feel that way before , but it 's like -- what i 'm trying to say is ... this is coming out wrong . colleen : go on . j.t . : it 's -- it 's like there 's two versions of me . there 's the guy that i am when i 'm with you , and there 's the guy that i am when i 'm not with you . and the thing is , the second guy -- i do n't like him so much . because being with you , it makes me feel different , better ... about everything , you know ? you make me happy , colleen . colleen : no , j.t . , don't . j.t . : what is it ? colleen : i saw you . j.t . : saw me ? colleen : i was at the lodge , and i saw you kissing brittany 's mom . claire : we 've got teeratures today tee : 0001b2 nick : cass , you gon na say hello to your mother ? cassie : hi . sharon : how are you , sweetie ? cassie : okay . dad , when 's noah coming home ? nick : he 's at joey 's . i 'm gon na go pick him up in about an hour . cassie : can i come with you for the ride ? nick : yeah , of course . sharon : cassie , wait . sharon : i need to talk to you . cassie : about what ? nick : hey , you know what ? why do n't we all go inside ? cassie : no , dad . whatever she needs to say , she can tell me right here . john : now , jill , i am not trying to hurt you , just the opposite . i 'm trying to keep you from being hurt . jill : i know . i know . i 'm sorry . i owe you an apology . i 've been accusing you of things and i shouldn't . it 's unfair . 'cause the truth is , knknow your heart is in the right place . i know you would never hurt me on purpose , but katherine would . katherine is behind all this , and katherine has sold you a bill of goods . john : no , she hasn't . now listen . when i first heard the name charlotte ramsey , i became curious . there was something about the ramseys in the past . and everything that i got from katherine , i had to pull out of her . jill : do n't be so naive . katherine told you that whole vicious story because she ca n't stand to see me happy . and if she told one person , she has told a hundred others . john : oh , jill , she did n't tell me ! jill : it 's one thing to hurt me . it 's another thing to go after my mother ! god help me , john , i am gon na tear her heart out . john : now come here . come back here ! jill : if you hear ... no . from charlotte , tell her to call me . john : jill , come back here ! damn it . kay : all right , charlotte , say what you have to say . be brief , then leave . charlotte : you had a child , remember ? kay : yes , i had a child . brock is the light of my life . charlotte : hmm . come on , katherine . this is me . i was there . there was another child . kay : charlotte , do n't do this . charlotte : your marriage had been rocky . gary reynolds -- oh , what a man he was . kay : do n't you dare mention his name . charlotte : the two of you needed some time off from each her . he went to europe for a whole year . germany , was n't it ? some big project . he took little brock with him ... kay : i do n't want to hear this . charlotte : you were hurt , angry and lonesome . you and i painted the town on a regular basis ... kay : stop ! charlotte : oh , come on . what 's wrong with remembering the fun we had when we were young ? oh , the men , the wonderful men . well , one , in your case . i could n't get pregnant anymore ... but you could , and you did ! kay : why are you doing this ? charlotte : i have a reason , katherine . it has to do with your child . kay : no . no . no . no . you were to put that baby in the hands of peoplewho would see it was adopted by a good family . then you were to take off somewhere and find yourself a new life with the money that i paid you , and you were never ... ( whispering ) you were never , never to come back to genoa city . charlotte : you were so anxious for me to disappear . kay : well , yes , and why not ? you were a taker . i helped you in a very difficult time . you almost died , but i was there for you , and later , when i needed you , oh , you were there for me but with that hand extended , and you asked for money . charlotte : i 'd been disowned by my own family . i had no choice . kay : i had no choice but to pay you . i also thought i could get rid of you at the same time . charlotte : and it worked for all these years . kay : why are you back ? charlotte : fate , i guess . who knew that jill would suddenly go looking for her birth mother ? kay : somehow you managed to forge your signature on that baby 's birth certificate . but how 'd you do that ? you simply ca n't go down there and rifle through records and do whatever you want . charlotte : that 's my whole point , katherine . this was n't recent . i put my name on jill 's birth certificate the day after she was born . kay : you what ? charlotte : i tried to just drop the baby off . the people at the hospital would n't let me . either i told them where i got the baby , or they were going to call the police . so i said it was mine . they did n't really care . they just needed a name to write down . kay : you ... put your name on my baby 's birth certificate ? charlotte : you did n't want yours on it , did you ? was n't that the whole point ? what you paid me for ? kay : are you telling me ... my baby was jill ? kay : oh , god . kay : oh , god . jill ? raul : now , brittany , listen to me . i realize that you 're angry at your parents , and you have every right to be . they disappointed you . but i am not your mom or your dad , and just because they let you down does n't mean that i will . my god , look . i 'm never gon na walk away from you , you got that ? and you can push me as hard as you want . i 'm not going anywhere . raul : now you can put up this brave front and pretend like none of this bothers you ... raul : but as messed up as your parents are , and as much as they 've hurt you , you still love 'em . i know you , brittany . and i know that underneath your tough skin , your heart is breaking . brittany : i do n't give a damn about my parents , raul . raul : baby , you do n't mean that . brittany : yes , i do ! if they want to act like idiots , fine . i 'm done with them ! raul : brittany . brittany : look , i really appreciate everything you 're trying to do , but i ca n't listen to any more of this . i 've got ta go . raul : i 'll go with you . brittany : no , i want to be alone . see you later . j.t . : colleen , listen to me . colleen : i do n't want to hear it . j.t . : you have to let me explain . colleen : why ? what could you possibly say to explain this ? you were kissing brittany 's mom . i mean , that 's not beyond wrong . it 's disgusting . j.t . : i never meant for it to happen . colleen : then why did it ? j.t . : it 's a long story . look , while brittany was away , things got really hard for her mom . look , all i meant to do was help anita find her daughter , that 's it . colleen : anita ? i remember when i was teasing you about calling her that . that was a while ago , j.t . how long has this been going on ? j.t . : the point is , colleen , it 's over . colleen : did n't look over to me at the lodge . j.t . : it happened one time , colleen . one time , that 's it . colleen : i do n't get it , j.t . this woman is twice your age . what could you possibly get from her ? oh , my god . what you said before -- that it only happened -- j.t . : colleen ... colleen : you slept with her ? j.t . : yes . colleen : i think i 'm gon na be sick . j.t . : colleen , please . colleen : oh , my -- you lied to me . j.t . : no . colleen : no ? then what would you call it ? you said that you were okay with taking things slow . i even asked you if you were okay with that . you said you were . j.t . : i 'm so sorry , colleen . colleen : my dad was right . i told him that you were not the kind of guy he thought you were , that you wou n never do anything to hurt me . j.t . : i never wanted to hurt you , colleen , never . colleen : too bad i found out , right ? god , i waited so long for you to tell me that you love me , and when i finally do , it 's out of guilt ? j.t . : no , i swear to you , everything i said to you was true . colleen : and why should i believe that ? j.t . : i 'm not trying to make excuses for what i did . i know it was wrong . colleen , i know that . please , just ... please give me a chance to make it up to you . colleen : how ? j.t . : i do n't know . i do n't know , but there has to be a way . colleen : i think you should leave . j.t . : no . no , colleen . colleen : i mean it , j.t . j.t . : what are you saying ? colleen : i 'm saying i want you to go . charlotte : your baby got adopted , like you wanted . no one was ever goint to know about the society lady 's little ... mistake . except now they have those search agencies . kay : no . no . no . no . this ca n't be happening , not now . this just can not . it can not be happening . charlotte : it would n't be , except that you told john abbott all about my little medical history . kay : i had no idea why he was asking all those questions . charlotte : messed up a pretty nice deal . kay : you have known about this ever since that agency contacted you . charlotte : i put it out of my mind . i like jill . she 's crazy about me . we were getting along like a house afire . no reason to think you were a factor . kay : but you knew ! you knew ! charlotte : listen , if you 'd kept your mouth shut when john started nosing around , you 'd have kept your secret . i 'd have had a daughter to care for me in my old age . now it 's all shot to hell . kay : leave ! please , leave . charlotte : are you all right ? kay : no , i damn well ... i damn well am not all right . you have no idea what ... i 've got to have a drink . charlotte : i need one , too . so we 'll fall off the wagon together . kay : i want you gone ! charlotte : oh , come on , katherine , it 's ... kay : did you hear me ? ! i want you out of my house , and i mean instantly ! you should n't have come back , charlotte . you promised me . you promised me ! charlotte : i 'm going ! calm down ! i 'm going . kay : oh , god . it ca n't be jill kay : it 's not true . kay : oh , god . oh , precious god . kay : let it be anyone else but jill ! please , god . ( whispering ) please . kay : oh , god ! not jill ! not jill ! kay : oh . please , god . mnh - mnh - mnh . samantha : when we think of the food in a hospital cafeteria , we think of bland soups , premade sandwiches sharon : sit down next to me , cassie , will you ? gosh , you 're getting so big . sharon : i guess you 're pretty mad at me , huh ? cassie : should n't i be ? sharon : i 'm not gon na ask you to forgive me . 'cause even if you could , i could never forgive myself . cassie : whatever . sharon : i heard about your accident . nick : your aunt victoria and i told her everything . sharon : you ca n't imagine how horrible i felt when i found o you were in the hospital . i should 've been there for you . cassie : daddy was there . sharon : yeah , i know , and thank god for that ... and for all the love and the support that you got from your whole family . but i am so deeply sorry that i could n't be there for you when you needed me . cassie : turned out i did n't need you . i 'm fine . sharon : i want you to understand something that 's very important . cassie : what ? sharon : what i did -- leaving -- that had nothing to do with you or your brother . sharon : i love you guys so much , and it broke my heart that i could n't be the mother that you deserved . every single second that i was away my heart was aching for my two precious children . cassie : dad , do i have to listen to this ? nick : let her finish . sharon : all this anger and resentment you feel toward me -- i deserve it . you have every right to be angry . and someday i would like to explain to you why i did what i did , but for now , you just know that none of it was your fault -- none of it . i 'm the one who messed up , and it kills me that i hurt you . cassie : are you done ? sharon : yeah , i 'm done . cassie : i 'll be up in my room , dad . jill : katherine , you lying bitch ! where are you , katherine ? ! esther : what is all the noise ? jill : where is she ? esther : i do n't know . stop yelling . jill : i 'll yell all i want . is she upstairs ? katherine ! esther : jill , please . she is not upstairs . she was do h here awhile ago . she had company . jill : well , where is she now ? esther : i have no idea . jill : oh , my god . help me roll her over . help . katherine . esther : mrs. chancellor . jill : katherine , wake up . wake up , i have something to say to you . katherine ! katherine . katherine . esther : i 'll go call 911 . jill : right away . quick ! oh , my god . katherine . esther : this is esther valentine at the chancellor estate . could you please send ... jill : katherine . katherine . | sharon tells nick she wants to visit with noah and she hopes someday that cassie will want to see her . cassie shows up at the door and sharon tells her she is sorry she hurt her . cassie is not swayed by her statements . jill does not believe john 's story about charlotte and thinks it is catherine 's way of getting at her . while talking to catherine , charlotte brings up the wild past they shared but , catherine does not want to hear it and asks why she came back . as the tangled mess unfolds an anguished catherine is beginning to feel the reality that jill is her own daughter , she tells charlotte to leave . jill is fuming and comes home screaming for catherine only to find her collapsed on the floor . jill slaps catherine trying to snap her out of it as esther calls 911 . brittany is disgusted about her mom and jt and is very upset about what her idiot parents are doing . raul tries to support her but she puts him off and says she can handle her parent 's behavior in her own way . jt tells colleen he loves her but she questions him about it . when he tries to kiss her she tells him she saw him kissing anita . he confesses he slept with anita and she tells him to leave . |
paul : hey . j.t . : how 's it going ? paul : well , it 's just basic detective work . you know , when you run into a wall like david chow , you got to go through it , over it , under it , around it . j.t . : but just do n't let it stop you , right ? paul : i know . i know . i never do . thanks . oh , i thought you could use some caffeine . j.t . : oh , i appreciate that . so what 's the latest with -- with chow ? paul : well , um , you know david 's ex , the one that called me before ? j.t . : yep . paul : her name 's elizabeth . she 's goes by bitsy . i know . i do n't know why , but she does . i think she 's getting cold feet about talking . j.t . : what , even after she told you that divorcing david was the smartest thing she 's ever done ? paul : yeah , and she 's obviously intelligent enough to assume that nikki 's rich . j.t . : so where 's this , uh , this bitsy now ? paul : yeah , i wish i knew . she 's got her phone blocked . i ca n't get an address on her . i do n't even know where she , um ... wait a minute . did n't neil winters used to work with chow ? [ scene_break ] david : customer service ? hello , debbie . uh , listen , i recently got married , and i 'd like to add my wife to my credit card . yep , looking at it right now . her social security number ? same thing -- looking right at it . uh , yeah . you know what , debbie ? um , since i 'm adding my wife to the card , i think it would be a great idea to up the limit . [ scene_break ] victor : bonjour , chérie . sabrina : bonjour , chérie . sabrina : ( exhales ) victor : mm . sabrina : um ... victor : what are you plans for the rest of the day ? sabrina : oh , my plans , my plans -- i 'm meeting with an art dealer at the club . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : she 's , um , in town just to see friends , and i 'm shamelessly taking advantage of that to meet with her in person . victor : yes . sabrina : yes , and then security is gon na be installed in the building , so i 'm gon na go there , too . victor : yeah , but i 'm sure you have a little time for kind of a surprise -- maybe a little shopping spree ? sabrina : shopping spree ? victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : i love it when you say things like `` shopping spree . `` victor : do you ? sabrina : mmm . love it . i love it , but no . i have a lot of work . i ca n't , sweetheart . i ca n't . c'est impossible . victor : well , i understand that , but that 's why i 'm bringing the mountain to mohammed . lauren : knock , knock . victor : ahh . right on time . lauren : hello . hi . victor : hello , lauren . lauren : you can put it in over there . man : got it . victor : well , lauren , it 's very kind of you to come by . lauren : absolutely . [ scene_break ] neil : uh - huh - huh . you 're not gon na like this . the , uh , q score 's lower than all the games that the dolphins won last season . adam : if the product was more popular , we would have paid a lot more for the company . neil : um , it means we 're gon na have to advertise . adam : well , i do n't know . i think that the product kind of sells itself , do n't you ? it 's all - natural , natural packaging . neil : um , how about some viral marketing ? adam : yeah . i like the way you think . neil : thanks , adam . you know , it 's not an accident . i 've been in this business a long time . adam : i can tell , neil . i 've got a conference call with the midwestern sales crew . neil : yeah , about that , i had , uh , better sit in on that . you 'll be on with charlie . you know he 's got a hell of a temper . you need to massage him a little bit , you know what i mean ? adam : oh , i can handle it . what i suggest you do is , um , summarize that , uh , marketing information for victor . i got to run , but copy me on that memo , okay ? neil : yeah -- ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nikki : thanks . ahh , counselor . heather : at your service . just lost in the weeds of the purity deal . nikki : can i throw something at you ? i know you already have a full plate , but elliot 's little girl , she 's only 8 years old . she just got diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis . heather : oh , no . that 's awful . a friend in college had that . nikki : yeah . and he 's a single dad . he 's gon na be away another week . i was wondering if you could just go through his files and see what 's pending . heather : done and done . nikki : thanks . you 're a godsend . heather : okay . ( clears throat ) oh ! brad : ohh ! heather : brad . oh , gosh . i 'm sorry . are you okay ? brad : oh . oh , whiplash . oh , are there any witnesses ? ow . that 's got to be worth $ 500,000 , maybe a million . heather : mm - hmm . brad : oh , do you know a good lawyer ? heather : one , but you ca n't afford her . brad : what are you talking about ? you charge work on a contingency basis . come on , take my case , and i 'll wine and dine you tonight . hmm ? hmm ? heather : i have to do triage on elliot jacobson 's in - box . brad : ( sighs ) okay . rain check . heather : sounds good . brad : all right . in the meantime , a few visits to the chiropractor , ice ... heather : uh - huh . brad : heat . ohh ! heather : feel better . [ scene_break ] lauren : i saw you at the magazine launch party and kind of got a sense of your style . i think all of these will look great on you . sabrina : i - i - i do n't know what to say . lauren : well , you could start by saying , `` let 's try them all on . `` sabrina : victor . victor , i know these designers , and their clothes are beautiful , but it 's very expensive stuff . victor : my darling , you listen to me . compared with our recent acquisitions , this is nothing . sabrina : not to me . victor : a beautiful woman deserves to wear beautiful things . that 's all . lauren : uh , would you two prefer that i come back ? i can . it 's all right . victor : no . you went to all this trouble . i think sabrina 's just being polite right now . lauren : hmm . sabrina : i 'm being honest . lauren : well , whatever it is , i think it 's quite charming , and i think this would be fantastic on you . victor : i think you should try it . ( cell phone rings ) victor : excuse me one moment . lauren : look at the back . victor : yes , neil ? neil : victor , how 's it going ? victor : uh , what are you working on ? neil : a new corporate travel contract now that the airline industry has consolidated . you can save hundreds of thousands of dollars . victor : oh . well , that 's good . then we can spend it elsewhere . are you working with adam at all ? neil : adam ? uh , yeah . minimally . victor : do me a favor and watch him , all right ? ( girls chatting indistinctly ) victor : um , he 's very smart , but he 's also very young . neil : yeah , i 'll do that . tell me , victor , do you need a memo on the market survey data for natural glow ? victor : mm , show me later . neil : all right . i thought so . will do . thank you . victor : uh , neil , stay on top of adam , please , all right ? okay . neil : um , i just did . [ scene_break ] adam : whoops . excuse me . ( cell phone rings ) adam : skye lockhart . i 'm good . how are you ? ( chuckles ) oh , yeah ? yeah , i should go , uh ... i should go tell david chow `` thank you `` from you for funding this little vacation of yours . no , no , no , no . not a word to nikki . well , what would the value in that be ? no , that is what you call an ace in the hole , my dear , and i will play that only when the timing is absolutely right . [ scene_break ] victor : that 's a beautiful dress . sabrina : i 'm not -- i 'm not sure it 's me , you know ? lauren : oh , it 's you , all right . victor : mm - hmm . lauren : you 'll be a knockout in it . sabrina : uh , i do n't know . i do n't know . victor : oh , yes . i agree . lauren : all right , this is my business , so you have to trust me . if you ever want to trade moma for the runway , you would be a natural . sabrina : ( giggles ) you 're very funny . i could never imagine myself being a model . lauren : do n't you underestimate yourself . victor : try another . i think it looks great . sabrina : ( whispering ) victor . [ scene_break ] adam : hey , neil , how 's that memo coming ? neil : hey , adam , how was your conference call ? adam : oh , you were right about that charlie guy . it 's like he 's gone off his meds -- serious attitude problem . i mean , why do we -- why do we even keep him aboard ? neil : well , why do n't you check his sales records , you know ? sometimes to get the gain , you got to take the pain . adam : yeah , but there 's always a point of diminishing returns . anyway , about the memo , um ... neil : yeah , the -- the memo -- brilliant . as a matter of fact , i think it 's the best memo in the history of newman . i 'm gon na frame it . adam : listen , i - i just want to see the memo after victor 's done reading it , okay ? neil : sure . definitely . yeah , come in . hey , paul williams . good to see you , buddy . paul : how are you doing ? neil : hi . good . this is adam wilson , victor 's son . this is paul williams , investigator to the stars . paul : oh . neil : j.t . used to work for him . adam : oh , well , then i 'll watch what i say . what brings you over to newman , uh , corporate business ? paul : oh , no . this and that . uh , that 's all . so you got a minute ? neil : yeah , sure . um , would you excuse us , please ? adam : uh , sure . but , uh , you know , if there 's something i could help out with , i - i could stick around . neil : no . it 's okay . i - i can handle it . thanks . adam : all right . call me when you 're done , though , okay ? neil : sure will . thanks again , adam . adam : yeah . paul : hey , thanks . neil : so what 's up ? paul : uh , tell me , how well do you know david chow ? neil : how well do i know david chow ? i , uh -- enough to dislike him . uh , who 's asking ? paul : well , i 'd rather not say . neil : is it victor ? paul : no . i can confirm it 's not victor . neil : and i can confirm that victor ca n't stand him either , with good reason . paul : i remember his name was in the press a lot during the time of the carmen mesta murder . he had an affair with her , right ? neil : yeah . yeah , that 's a -- that 's kind of a dark chapter in my life , um , but yeah , he made my wife 's life a living hell , and i 'll never forgive him for that . paul : can you give me some specifics ? i mean , i know he arrived in town soon after the murder . neil : well , yeah . it was when dru was a suspect . um , he came to town . he started following her around doing deliberate things . um , he broke into our apartment . at least , i think he broke into our apartment just to rattle her cage . paul : all right . no charges were filed , though , huh ? neil : no . how do you file charges about someone being a creep ? paul : hmm . so , um , did you know him around the time that he was working on nikki 's senate campaign ? neil : yeah . i saw quite a bit of him , um , and then i saw the kiss that was heard around the world . paul : oh ... with nikki on the internet . neil : how low can you go ? paul : what i do n't get is why newman brought him over from granville global . neil : well , come on . he 's got a good business sense about him , you know ? but he 's a line crosser . he crossed the line with jack 's campaign , nikki 's campaign , and he way , way crossed the line with my wife . paul : right . um , i also heard that his ex used to work for , uh , granville global a few years back . did you know her ? neil : n - no , i do n't think so . no . paul : you sure ? her name was elizabeth . think about it . neil : you lookin ' for her ? paul : well , i might be . sure you never met her ? neil : i wish i could help . paul : all right . me , too , but i 'll get to where i 'm going . neil : okay . paul : so the bottom line is you do n't trust david chow . neil : paul , that is the understatement of the year . [ scene_break ] brad : so when we fold purity 's back office functions into ours , it 'll save a lot of dough . ( cell phone rings ) david : oh . i 'm sorry , folks . i have to take this . excuse me . victoria : i 'd like to pose another question about costs . brad : shoot . victoria : have you considered the cost of taking our corporate counsel to dinner ? brad : excuse me ? victoria : well , i just do n't think that dating a new employee is the way to climb the corporate ladder . brad : oh , how sweet . is that a little ex - wife jealousy ? you are , however , misguided . i would n't call , uh , helping heather adjust to the private sector a date . victoria : oh . brad : i would call it a courtesy . victoria : brad ... brad : mm - hmm . victoria : i know your m.o . phase one -- a friendly dinner , phase two -- after- dinner drinks and phase three -- breakfast in bed . brad : i am smooth , but you give me far too much credit . so when did it become a jabot policy that all prospective dates get run by you ? [ scene_break ] david : um , well , i - i do n't understand . why -- why do you need to talk to my wife to adjust my credit limit ? well , can you do it provisionally ? that 's impossible . i see . fine . yeah . yeah . i 'll -- i 'll have her call you . thanks . ( sighs ) nikki : hey . everything all right ? david : well , it is now . nikki : hmm . flattery will get you ... david : ca n't wait . nikki : later . david : hmm . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] paul : hey . j.t . : hey , how 's it goin ' ? paul : i met with neil . j.t . : was it helpful ? paul : he confirmed a lot , but nothing on the ex . j.t . : huh . so what 's your next move ? paul : well , i was thinking . david 's ex worked for granville global . granville global is now a part of newman , which means their corporate records are newman property . j.t . : i see where you 're heading with this . paul : right , if i could get a look at those files , the employment records , that kind of thing -- j.t . : well , those records are only accessible by newman security , paul . paul : right . know anybody i can talk to ? j.t . : yeah , i just might know the guy . come on . paul : i thought you might . [ scene_break ] nikki : okay , dav -- oh , sorry . are you -- are you -- david : no , it 's okay . i 'm on hold . nikki : i just wanted to know if you want to join victoria and me at the club . david : uh , you know , sweetheart , i 'd love to , but osha is expecting all this preliminary information . also , there 's -- there 's a problem in arizona . apparently one of our delivery trucks ended up in tombstone rather than tucson . do n't ask . nikki : i 'd be useless without you . david : well , that goes without saying . nikki : ( chuckles ) david : um , yes , hello ? can you hold for one second , please ? if i can make it , i will . but i - it 's doubtful . nikki : ( whispering ) okay , i understand . david : all right . yes , hello . thank you for waiting . um , my wife and i are looking to take out a short - term loan , but because of our busy schedules , i 'd love to just drop by the bank , pick up the application , fill it out , and then bring it to the bank later . [ scene_break ] victor : i think you should keep that one . it 's beautiful . sabrina : victor ... victor : i 'm serious . sabrina : that 's the third one you 're telling me i should keep . victor : and ... sabrina : uh , they 're beautiful . everything is beautiful , but it 's just not -- victor : well , the problem is one , you know , looks more beautiful than the other , so what are we gon na do ? sabrina : has it crossed your mind that you 're very biased ? victor : yes . lauren : i think he 's telling the truth . victor : and i 'll tell you what the solution is . we buy the whole lot -- everything . sabrina : n - no . victor , no . victor : why ? sabrina : no . no . no . victor : why not ? sabrina : lauren , i 'm sorry . could we have a minute alone , please ? lauren : oh , yes . absolutely . excuse me . sabrina : thanks so much . victor : what ? sabrina : victor ... victor : quel est le probleme ? sabrina : le probleme -- this has to stop , okay ? victor : why ? sabrina : it has to stop now . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : okay . ( sighs ) you know how much i love you , yes ? hmm ? mm . victor : yes . sabrina : yes ? okay . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : you 're thoughtful , and -- and you 're generous and you 're kind and -- victor : hmm , i 'll never argue those points . sabrina : ( giggles ) the point is , sweetheart , i love you for who you are . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : okay ? not because of your money . victor : but , sweetheart , i never thought that . what are you talking about ? sabrina : okay , good . good . but , unfortunately , the people around us , yeah ? victor : okay , now you -- sabrina : they -- they assume otherwise . victor : you 'd better listen to me carefully . when you 're with me , people will talk , all right ? you better get used to that . i do n't give a damn . i want you to learn not to give a damn either . sabrina : i know you 're serious . i know you grew up poor . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : all right ? now i do n't know how it feels to be poor , 'cause i was n't . i mean , we were n't wealthy , either , but we were comfortable . victor : hmm . it does n't feel good . sabrina : ( laughs ) i 'm sure it does n't . but you 've made it . and now you have a private jet . you have servants . you have a stable of horses , for god 's sake , victor . victor : so ? sabrina : `` so ? `` what do you mean , `` so ? `` it can be very overwhelming . an -- and i do n't want to become blinded . i do n't want to lose track of what 's important in life . victor : my sweetheart , i just want to make you happy , that 's all . sabrina : you make me so happy . so happy . mon amour , it 's just i do n't want to lose who i am . okay ? victor : and i promise you , that will not happen . sabrina : it could . it could . victor : no . sabrina : i want my sense of worth to come from my values , my actions , my -- my -- victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : the work that i do , not the clothes that i wear . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : and you 're ready to go and buy me all of that in one go . victor : mm - hmm . i 'll make a deal with you . sabrina : what ? victor : just choose one thing . that 's all . sabrina : you 're persistent . victor : mm - hmm . sabrina : okay . mm ... victor : just one thing . sabrina : okay . okay . ( speaking french ) okay . how about this bag , hmm ? victor : mm . you sure ? sabrina : yes . yes , i 'm sure . you know , i - i 'll just consider it like a small work of art . victor : mm - hmm . well , why do n't we ask lauren fenmore to come back another time ? sabrina : for today , this is more than enough . victor : okay , my darling . sabrina : okay , sweetheart ? victor : yes . for today , that is enough . [ scene_break ] david : all right , look . uh , try to understand . my -- my wife works for jabot . she barely has time to eat . getting down there to -- to sign the papers personally is close to impossible . so i would love it if i could just come down there , pick up the application -- ( sighs ) we 're talking about nikki newman . i 'm sure you can make some kind of an exception . okay . no . no , i understand . no , you 're right . you ca n't be too careful . the world is full of unscrupulous people . well , thank you . yes , i 'll -- i 'll be in touch . [ scene_break ] adam : interesting position being the , uh , new guy at a company . neil : ( scoffs ) are you referring to yourself ? adam : just when you think you got the system all figured out , it goes and changes on you , you know ? neil : yeah , did n't they teach you how to be flexible at harvard ? adam : no , no , no , no . flexibility was not a part of my curriculum . neil : that 's too bad . is there something else ? adam : uh , yeah . do you mind if i -- neil : no , no , no . go ahead . you 're fine . i 'm just working . that 's -- that 's all , just -- adam : ( sighs ) real quick . this 'll just take a second . why would paul , uh -- w - williams , was it ? neil : yeah , it 's williams . adam : why would paul williams be at newman when j.t . handles all of our security matters here ? neil : that , my friend , is a good question with a need - to - know answer , and you do n't need to know . adam : well , i 'm sure whatever it is , uh , you 've got it figured out , and , of course , you 've informed victor . neil : ( scoffs ) is there anything else ? adam : yeah , just that memo when you get a chance . neil : yeah , as soon as i get a chance , i 'll make sure that there 's a memo . sorry , but i got ta get back to work . adam : all right . thank you , buddy . neil : yep . adam : appreciate it . [ scene_break ] nikki : david 's putting out fires , so it 's just us girls . victoria : oh , good . good . i like having you all to myself . but you do love working with him , do n't you , mom ? nikki : oh , i do . i really do . victoria : that 's good . ( cell phone rings ) victoria : oh , um ... oh , it 's neil . um , could you ... nikki : yeah , take it . victoria : excuse me ? nikki : take it . actually , i have a phone call i have to return , so i 'll meet you back here . victoria : perfect . okay . hi . uh , i 'm not sure if i should be talking with you . it might construed as conspiring with the enemy . neil : well , `` enemy `` is a little harsh . um , let 's say competition . victoria : how about , um , friends who do n't discuss work ? neil : how about you are sorely missed around here , friend ? victoria : not by my father . definitely not by adam . neil : yeah , adam . adam , adam . uh , i 've been , uh , getting to know him a little . victoria : well ... how 's that going ? neil : i wish i could tell you . i 'm , uh , i 'm actually reading a natural glow file right now , and i 'm troubled . victoria : that 's adam 's baby . i was against that purchase . neil : yeah , tell me this . um , did you approve a charge to sobel and spero accounting that 's related ? victoria : you know , forget about that . that 's my bad . um , adam -- when he convinced dad to buy the company , i had an independent audit done , and i was just trying to annoy adam . um , i did it through sobel and spero , and then i ran the charge through a different division . neil : yeah ? where 's that report now ? victoria : i do n't know . i guess it 's with accounting . i left newman before it could be completed . neil : listen , vick , would you mind jumping on a conference call with me and asking about that ? victoria : is there a problem ? neil : i do n't think so . i 'd just like to be 100 % certain . [ scene_break ] paul : perfect . paul : so give me the covers . j.t . : well , the interesting thing is elizabeth 's grandfather started the company . but she turned around and sold a bunch of stock when she and david divorced and then resigned . paul : any idea where she went ? j.t . : no . no , nothing . not a clue . paul : where 'd they send the last w-2 ? j.t . : care of her personal assistant . paul : hmm . j.t . : yeah , i 'm sorry , paul . i wish i had more for you . paul : maybe if we get david 's ex to call us back again , we trace the number . j.t . : yeah , wh -- that would work , but , uh , she keeps hanging up on you . paul : ( chuckles ) well , i 'm thinking about using you as our secret weapon again . you know , using the newman angle . call the assistant . say you 've got some questions about the acquisition . she 'll put you through . j.t . : i could pretend to be the s.e.c . paul : yeah , i would n't want you to do that . that would be wrong . j.t . : so wrong . paul : completely , totally wrong . [ scene_break ] brad : andy , hey . brad carlton . well , you tell me . how 's our boy 's win / loss column looking ? nothing ? he has n't placed one bet ? what , are you telling me that david chow has quit cold turkey ? all right , thanks . [ scene_break ] victoria : would you just tell my mother that i 'll meet her in the garage ? thanks . heather : victoria ? hi . i , uh , i just wanted to make sure you were up to speed with the studio tie - in . victoria : mostly . heather : did david change the charity at the last minute ? victoria : no , it 's the same one as always . heather : okay , good . yeah , there was just some talk of it changing . victoria : oh , well , just talk , probably . do you mind if -- if i , uh , i offer you a little advice ? heather : uh , no , not at all . victoria : okay , good . i mean , i -- this is gon na sound a little odd . i - i do n't know you very well . you do n't know me very well . but i do know brad carlton pretty well . heather : you were married to him , right ? victoria : yes . yes , i was . and , uh , sometimes what you see with my ex is n't always what you get . heather : i 'm sorry . i 'm not following . victoria : if you two start going out -- heather : g - going out ? going out as in dating ? no . no , no , no , no , no . this is work , and i do not mix business and my personal life at all . victoria : that 's good . heather : yeah . i mean , znrad is a friend . he 's a colleague . that 's it . i do n't plan on it becoming anything more . victoria : probably for the best . nikki : oh , honey ! excuse me , heather . do n't go without me . heather : bye . nikki : bye . victoria : bye . nikki : ohh , a nice , peaceful meal without any cell phones , hopefully . victoria : mm . [ scene_break ] victor : well , now , lauren , i 'd intended to buy a significant amount more . lauren : oh , do n't even worry about it . you 've always been a great customer and a great friend over the years . victor : but i would never have asked you to come out here if it had just been for a purse , you know . lauren : oh , well , the good thing is it 's one heck of a purse . victor : yes , and she was -- lauren : at that price , it 's not exactly flying off the shelves . sabrina : lauren , i love the bag , and see ? i 'm using it already . lauren : i love it . sabrina : and i wanted to tell you thank you so much for all the effort you put into choosing these clothes for me . lauren : you are very welcome . sabrina : i appreciate it . lauren : so glad you 're happy . sabrina : yes , very . okay , chérie . ( speaking french ) victor : ( speaking french ) sabrina : ( speaking french ) victor : okay . sabrina : bye . victor : i love you , too . lauren : enjoy . hmm , that 's a smart one . victor : as smart as she is beautiful . lauren : well , most women in that position would have taken every opportunity to grab what they could get . victor : mm . lauren : she 's very wise not to do that with you . victor : she is , indeed , and i 'm very happy . lauren : and i 'm very happy for you . victor : thank you , lauren . lauren : she 's lovely , inside and out . victor : yes , she is . [ scene_break ] victoria : the sobel and spero people said they 'd send you a file as a pdf , and , uh , then they 'll send a hard copy by messenger later . did you get it ? neil : no , i sure did n't . victoria : you know , neil , i can tell that something 's really bothering you . i can hear it in your voice . what 's going on ? neil : hey , vicki ? why do n't you just jump ship and come back so i can share ? oh , wait , wait . hold on . here it is . victoria : okay , i 'll hold . neil : wow , 88 pages . that 's very thorough . victoria : so just let me know if you need anything else , okay ? neil : yeah , i sure will . and , vick , thanks . neil : oh , no . nikki : thank you . ( sighs ) victoria : oh , hi . sabrina : hi , vicki . good to see you . well , i need to go to my meeting , so ... victoria : oh , well , do n't let us keep you . ( whispering ) did you see that bag ? nikki : i sure did . victoria : you know that cost a mint . nikki : i see she has adapted rather quickly to the world according to victor . victoria : ( normal voice ) well , i 'm trying to be happy for them , bom , but it 's not easy . nikki : do n't waste your energy . your father can be very generous , but he can also be very vindictive at times . victoria : ( whispering ) well , what sabrina does n't realize is that she ca n't get one without the other . nikki : mm , she 'll learn . victoria : ( normal voice ) probably the hard way . [ scene_break ] david : ( sighs ) ( whispering ) think . think . think . brad : ahh , there you are . the missus is gone . let 's talk . david : ( normal voice ) you know , let 's not . you 're gon na get your money . that 's all you need to know . brad : well , i guess that 's true . i do know where to find you . and the missus . david : all right , you know what , brad ? why do n't you knock it off with the `` missus `` cracks ? brad : david , take it easy . i 'm just trying to lighten things up . listen , uh , you want to come over for guys ' night ? uh , a few beers , a few hands of hold 'em . low - key and -- and low stakes , all right ? everybody goes home happy . what do you say ? david : ( sighs ) thanks . but , um , no . brad : you sure ? david : yeah . yeah , i 'm sure . brad : ok -- oh . oh , i get it . it 's , uh , the honeymoon thing , right ? nikki keeping you on a tight leash ? david : all right , you know something , brad ? let me explain something to you . i owe you money , yes . but you 're gon na get your money . so that gives you no right to insult my wife . brad : i 'm not insulting nikki . david : let 's just leave nikki out of this . are we clear ? brad : okay . all right . whatever . we 'll do the poker thing another time , okay ? [ scene_break ] paul : all right , one last check . good . okay , now if we can get the assistant to connect you ... j.t . : oh , she 'll connect me . paul : let 's keep the s.e.c . thing , uh , in reserve . play it straight . keep her talking . ( mouthing words ) j.t . : hi , this is jeffrey todd hellstrom . i have some questions for a miss elizabeth hartford concerning proper shareholder notification during newman 's acquisition of granville global . oh , she no longer works for the company ? yes , um , it 's extremely urgent that i speak to her . could you possibly -- okay , i will . thank you very much . ( quietly ) she 's , uh , she 's connecting me . paul : great . impressive -- '' jeffrey todd . `` j.t . : yes , hello , miss hartford ? jeffrey todd hellstrom here with newman enterprises . i 'm really sorry to bother you , but , uh , newman is conducting an internal audit of the granville global acquisition , and legal asked me to call . paul : ( mouthing words ) j.t . : yes , i understand . uh , but if you could just answer a few questions for -- paul : ( whispering ) five seconds . j.t . : yeah , you -- you 're lawyer -- ma'am ? i do respect your -- your -- your , uh , privacy , but if you could just ans -- she hung up . paul : ( sighs ) j.t . : did you get it ? paul : well , i got the area code , 4 - 4 - 1 , and the prefix -- the first three numbers , they 're -- okay . apparently , elizabeth `` bitsy `` hartford has a penchant for island living and afternoon tea . she 's in bermuda . [ scene_break ] nikki : my bottomless iced tea just hit bottom . victoria : well , i would gladly sacrifice a refill for those crab cakes we ordered . i 'm starving . nikki : mm - hmm . adam : hello , ladies . i thought i heard victoria 's voice . nikki : oh , hi , adam . victoria : you just wanted to come over and say hello ? adam : well , you sounded upset . victoria : no . adam : i was concerned . victoria : i 'm -- i 'm fine . i 'm just low -- low blood sugar . nikki : excuse me , sir ? sir ? do you see this ? victoria : i -- nikki : i 'm talking to gina about it . excuse me . sorry . adam : excuse me . so ... victoria : so how 's newman ? adam : oh , busy , busy , busy , busy . listen , i want you to know that , um , beauty of nature is very well taken care of over there . you do n't have to worry about it , okay ? victoria : well , that 's just great . i 'll be able to sleep better at night knowing that . adam : how 's the new job ? victoria : it 's fantastic . adam : yeah ? victoria : it 's a wonderful corporate environment . it 's collaborative , cooperative . everybody 's very friendly . adam : mm . it 's sounds , uh , keen . victoria : yes , adam . it 's `` keen . `` it 's peachy keen . adam : good . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) nikki : nikki newman . heather : nikki , hi . it 's heather . i 'm really sorry to bother you . i was just wondering if you were planning to come back to the office after you 're done . nikki : uh , i was n't planning on it . is there a problem ? heather : potentially , yes . i 've been going over elliot 's caseload , and i came across an interesting wrinkle . you probably want to read the papers right away . [ scene_break ] neil : victor ? victor : neil ? what seems to be the problem ? neil : um ... you know , before victoria left newman , she ordered an independent review of natural glow . victor : mm - hmm . neil : well , it just came in . victor : from the look on your face , you learned something . what is it ? neil : yeah , unfortunately , um , adam may have moved too quickly on this deal . victor : sit down a minute . neil : thanks . victor : tell me more . neil : well , due diligence would have uncovered this . um , it seems that this company is embroiled in a very ugly infringement of patent lawsuit in federal court . victor : hmm . and adam missed this ? neil : apparently so . he would have had to have done some digging . victor : well , that 's what i pay him to do . so are you saying that since we own the company , we are now a defendant ? neil : yeah . victor : who 's the plaintiff ? neil : our close , personal friends at jabot . [ next_on ] paul : the key here lies with mrs. chow number three . j.t . : the one in bermuda . phyllis : what if he goes away and he sees all these amazing things ? worse , what if he never wants to come back ? adam : i do n't know what to say . victor : do n't ever do this again without consulting with me ! | paul 's investigation of david is on full speed . he is questioning folks around gc about this sketchy , mysterious character who just became mr. mrs. newman . with this new title he plans to take advantage of her wealth to pay off her debts , going behind her back to take out loans . adam 's cockiness finally bites him on the rear as the company he has worked so hard to acquire comes up short , which neil does not hesitate to let victor know . victoria warns heather to watch out for brad . brad antagonizes david . victor arranges for sabrina to have her own personal shopping event at the ranch . |
nick : hey . ( sighs ) phyllis : nick , oh , my god . oh , god . when michael got the call -- nick : it 's okay . i 'm fine . phyllis : your hand . nick : uh , it 's no big deal . phyllis : it is a big deal . sharon : who attacked you ? nick : there 's this guy in here . his name is frank ellis . phyllis : wait a second . that 's that criminal who forged victor 's diary . nick : yeah , he 's an old buddy of adam 's . um , i knew something was up . he 'd been lookin ' at me funny all day . the guard stepped out of the room , and then he tried to stab me in the eye with a hypodermic . phyllis : oh , my god . sharon : you know ... phyllis : ( sighs ) sharon : adam said the same thing happened to him , only he never told me who did it . i wonder if it was ellis . nick : he only got me in the hand . it 's -- i 'm fine . sharon : what was in the syringe ? nick : it was nothing . it was saline . it 's harmless . so i think he just wanted to send me a message . phyllis : listen to me . a needle in the eye is not harmless , nick . we 're gettin ' you out of here . [ scene_break ] michael : given frank ellis ' history with the newmans , he should never have been in the same room with nicholas . owen : it was an oversight . michael : an oversight that could have cost my client his eyesight . owen : look , ellis is due to be transferred in a couple of days . we 'll keep him in isolation until he 's moved . michael : ( scoffs ) owen , that 's not good enough . nicholas is n't safe . he 's a target for every inmate who thinks he can shake down victor newman . the d.a . 's office has to sign off on a bail amount . owen : ( sighs ) michael : i want my client out of jail now . [ scene_break ] mac : how you doing ? lily : uh , good . i mean , you 'd never know i was dying by the way that i feel . it 's like , compared to being on chemo , even my bad days are good . mac : when do you start chemotherapy again ? lily : soon , so i 'm just trying to enjoy having energy while it lasts . but how are they ? mac : they 're good . uh , i think we definitely have a night owl and a dancer on our hands . lily : ah , just like my mom . mac : except this is more hip - hop than ballet . lily : ( laughs ) right . mm . mac : i wanted to talk to you face - to - face about why i said no to cane . lily : about what ? mac : using the amniotic fluid for your stem cell treatment . lily : wait , i - i - i told him that was n't an option . he went to you behind my back ? [ scene_break ] cane : thank you for meeting me . i do appreciate this . olivia : i 'm assuming it 's about lily ? cane : yeah . um , look , i understand that the , uh , window of time is closing if she wants to get into this , uh , this trial . olivia : she 's changed her mind ? she wants to do it ? cane : no , no , no . she 's not gon na budge , and i 'm terrified . she 's not as strong , um , for the second round of chemo a - as she was for the first one . olivia : have you tried asking mackenzie for help ? because if mac were on board -- cane : no , she agrees with lily . i was hoping maybe you could talk to them , 'cause they would listen to you . will you help ? [ scene_break ] daniel : well , some guy wants to hire me to do a portrait ... ( sighs ) of his dog . kevin : well , it 's work . daniel : kevin , i 'm an artist . kevin : ( sighs ) rent , art . rent , art -- art . daniel : you 're a little jumpy tonight . kevin : ( sighs ) i 'm taking jana out on a date later . daniel : that 's good . where you taking her ? kevin : drive out to the old water tower , the one she made me climb when we had our first kiss . daniel : ( chuckles ) you 're scared of heights . kevin : yeah , i 'm terrified . but i got to do whatever i can to try and , you know , bring back her feelings . i have to make her fall in love with me all over again . daniel : you know , a few weeks ago , we were married to two of the world 's greatest women . kevin : well , i still am . i mean , jana 's still in there . i just have to find her . daniel : when the going got tough , amber bailed . kevin : well , that 's not true . it 's not amber 's fault you two are n't together . you 've got nobody to blame for that but yourself . [ scene_break ] jana : ( clears throat ) uh , i 'm -- i have a date with kevin tonight , and i 'm no -- i 'm not exactly sure how to dress . lauren : ( chuckles ) what you 're wearing is perfect . jana : okay . thanks . lauren : uh , do you have a minute ? jana : yeah . lauren : i - i , uh , i ca n't shake the memories of us being trapped in the cage . can -- can you just tell me -- tell me that we 're safe ? that sarah is gone ? jana : sarah 's gone . lauren : ( sighs ) i know . it 's so ridiculous , is n't it ? ( sniffles ) but i 'm , uh , i 'm terrified that they 're gon na come after us again . [ scene_break ] abby : are you kidding me ? what ? ( scoffs ) i mean , you -- you ca n't back out now . ( stammers ) that footage of me with my parents , it 's epic . how many people have seen the real victor newman ? kent : no money , no crew . no crew , no show . abby : i told you . i 'll get you the money . kent : ( sighs ) you said that yesterday . your parents wo n't let you touch your inheritance . let me bring in another production company . abby : no . no . i 'm doing this my way . kent : ( chuckles ) your way is to spend my cash . abby : i 'm worth millions . you 'll get it back . kent : when ? abby : oh , come on . `` the naked heiress `` will be huge . you said so yourself . we are so close . kent : you have till the end of the night . then i 'm pulling the plug . abby : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : are you blaming me for amber leaving ? kevin : no , no , i did n't say it was your fault that she left . i said it was your fault you two broke up . daniel : she walked out on me , you remember ? kevin : you know , i really do n't want to argue about this . i 'll just say that when amber said she wanted to go , i told her you would eventually come around . daniel : you did what ? kevin : look , i never thought you would let her go to california without you . daniel : kevin , are you telling me that you encouraged my wife to leave me ? [ scene_break ] jana : sarah 's dead . you have nothing to worry about . lauren : but daisy and ryder know where we live . jana : no , they wo n't come to genoa city . they 'd get thrown into jail . lauren : ( sighs ) but the joy that daisy got from seeing us miserable , i ... i can still -- i can ... i can smell the cage . i - i can feel the coldness of that cement . i ... i have nightmares about it . i -- you in pain , and sarah laughing and mocking us . jana ... i do n't want to leave the house . i 'm so afraid that i 'm gon na be abducted again . i do n't want anything to happen to fen . ( gasps ) i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i ca n't help myself . jana : i 'm sorry . lauren : are you ... are you having any of these feelings at all ? jana : i do n't really think about it . lauren : not at all ? jana : it 's the past . what i 'm more concerned about now is the future , if i will ever be able to feel anything again . i 'm not sad . i 'm not angry . i 'm not happy . am i going to be like this for the rest of my life ? lauren : oh , honey , i 'm ... i 'm so sorry . i just -- i totally forgot you 're going through your own hell . jana : see , that 's just the thing . it 's not hell . it 's really ... not anything at all . i 'm going on this date for kevin 's sake , and ... i do n't have any feelings about it whatsoever . lauren : but you 're concerned enough that you do n't want him to be disappointed . jana : but he will be disappointed . one date is n't going to transform me into the person i was before the aneurysm . lauren : oh , sweetie , he knows it 's gon na take time -- fen : jana ! jana : oh , hi . fen : will you read me a story ? lauren : uh , you know , auntie jana ca n't stay . but , excuse me . did you brush your teeth ? let me see . excellent . excellent . all right , say good night to auntie jana . fen : night , jana . jana : good night . lauren : all right , well , you pick out a book , and i will come in and read to you . fen : okay . lauren : all right , sweetie . jana : night , fen . you know , even though you 're scared , you should be grateful that you can feel things , because i would ... give anything to trade places with you . lauren : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : michael , why would frank ellis want to attack nick ? michael : revenge against victor . sharon : what if the attack had nothing to do with victor ? could adam have set it up ? michael : ( groans ) phyllis : adam 's dead . michael : hmm . sharon : he 's still causing a lot of problems for nick . i just wonder what he might have set in motion before he died . nick : nah , that 's pushing it . sharon : really ? i do n't think that we should discount anything where adam 's concerned . i mean , just this morning , your dad was helping me pack up adam 's things , and we found a parking receipt in one of his pockets . it was from minneapolis . nick : minneapolis is near ... phyllis : yep . michael : the fast - food joint , the one adam called on april 1st the night he was killed . nick : what 's the date of that parking receipt ? phyllis : it was february 25th ? nick : so there 's no connection . ( sighs ) sharon : well , there might be . adam was out of town on february 25th . he told me he was in kansas visiting his mother 's grave . michael : but we think he was outside of minneapolis making plans with an accomplice . nick : you got anything to back that up ? phyllis : yeah , the waitress at the fast - food restaurant , she said she saw adam with another guy and that man 's child . michael : a guy who may very well have been his killer . [ scene_break ] mac : like i said before , i had a miscarriage , and i just -- i do n't want to do anything that could cause me to have another one . and i know that the risk is low , but -- lily : no , listen . listen . i completely agree . i mean , we ca n't chance it . that 's why i refused to do the stem cell trial . mac : ( sighs ) i 'm so glad we 're on the same page about this . lily : yeah . mac : it would have been really hard to say no to your face if you 'd asked me to go ahead with the amino . i just ... i feel so connected to them , you know , and not in an `` i want to take them and keep them for myself `` kind of way , but in a `` i just ca n't wait to see how amazing they are `` kind of way . lily : no , i understand . i do , and i am so grateful that you 're looking out for them . but , i mean , cane , he should not have gone behind my back and tried to pressure you . mac : he 's just afraid of losing you . lily : yeah , i know . i - i - i get that , but , i mean , i 'm not gon na change my mind , and if he wo n't change his , then i think that we 're gon na have a real problem . [ scene_break ] olivia : i 'm not sure anything that i would say to my niece is gon na change her mind . it has n't so far . cane : okay , all right , now i just want to be clear on something you said to me . taking the amniotic fluid from mackenzie is going to be lily 's best chance of survival , right ? olivia : i also said it 's not a miracle cure . i mean , you 're gon na have to understand that lily and mac are looking at this from a mother 's instincts . cane : i know . olivia : remember when i told you i went through a similar situation when i was pregnant ? cane : yeah , yeah , but you did n't tell me the details . olivia : i refused treatment for my cancer . i did n't want to harm my son nate . cane : you do know that saving lily is the most important thing i can do right now . olivia : of course it is . cane : okay . olivia : but it 's not in your hands . cane : so you 're saying there 's nothing we can do ? olivia : well , i have been looking at other options . cane : okay , and did you find anything in particular ? olivia : there might be something . [ scene_break ] kevin : i never told amber that she should leave you . but i did say taking eric some place safe was a good idea . i thought you loved her enough to support that . daniel : i did . i loved her so much , that she left with my blessing , because i knew that i could n't be a good dad . kevin : you never even gave it a shot . eric was a good kid . who knows ? you may have liked him if you 'd gotten to know him . daniel : i was n't ready to have that kid live with us . kevin : ( scoffs ) well , sometimes you have to make sacrifices for the women you love . daniel : ( scoffs ) why do n't you try telling that to amber ? kevin : amber did the right thing protecting that kid . you 're the one who messed up . abby : careful , or your face will freeze . daniel : hey . ( clears throat ) abby : you know , because you look so miserable , you can buy me a cup of coffee to cheer you up . daniel : and how is that supposed to help ? abby : `` in giving , we receive . `` warren buffett said that . daniel : saint francis said that . abby : i was testing you . abby : iced vanilla latte , extra shot on him . ( clears throat ) did you , um , see me on the news the other day ? daniel : yeah , i - i do n't watch that much tv . abby : um , hi . 2010 . the internet . daniel : okay , i 'll bite . why were you on the news ? abby : check me out on viewclick . you wo n't be disappointed . hmm . thanks for treating me . daniel : wh -- ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jana : lauren , remember that sarah is dead , and ryder and daisy are gone , and the only person tormenting you is you . so face your fears , and do n't let them get the best of you . lauren : thanks . ( sniffles ) jana : good luck . lauren : you , too . night . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : when we were at that restaurant , we talked to the manager , and they said that they saw a man in there on april 1st . sharon : and he was wearing a tux and carrying a mask . michael : and he just happened to answer the pay phone at the same time our records show that adam placed his call . nick : so you 're saying adam got in touch with his accomplice , told him that the plan they came up with on february 25th was a go . michael : and he made his way to the policemen 's ball . phyllis : to help adam ... or to kill him . nick : w - w - wait , wait , wait . why double cross ? sharon : maybe the plan went wrong and the accomplice was just covering his tracks . who knows ? michael : aha . nick : that 's what we need to find out . michael : that sounds like another trip to minneapolis is called for . hopefully we 'll find out more about this accomplice and his connection with adam . phyllis : no time like the present . michael : no , no , not me . i ca n't tonight . i got to be with lauren . sorry . phyllis : fine , i 'll go alone . michael : no . nick : no , i do n't want you going alone and running around at night . it 's just -- phyllis : we are under a time crunch here . sharon : i 'll go with you . nick : you -- you both have no idea what kind of neighborhood this parking garage is in . phyllis : oh , listen , come on . we 're not stupid . if something looks weird , we 'll just go the other way . sharon : i 'll protect her , nick . nick : you see any sign of trouble , you call michael immediately . michael : uh - huh . phyllis : yes , i will . scout 's honor . nick : drive safely . phyllis : we will . sharon : i 'm driving . phyllis : oh , no , i 'll drive . michael : so glad i wo n't be in that car . nick : yeah . ( cell phone rings ) michael : oh . ( sighs ) michael . yeah , i 'm still here with nicholas . oh , all right . i 'll tell him . thank you . that was the d.a . 's office . they got a judge to agree to an emergency hearing due to the safety concerns . nick : when ? michael : now . here 's to this maybe being your last night in jail . nick : right . michael : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] olivia : there 's a new trial , and they 're using adult stem cells to treat ovarian cancer . lily : really ? and what kind of success are they having ? olivia : it 's a new test , but it 's promising . i can try and get you admitted . the downside is you have to relocate to france . are you interested ? lily : um ... ( chuckles ) yes , very . cane : you , uh , you did n't mention that it was , uh , gon na be overseas , though . olivia : she 's strong enough to make the trip . cane : what are the risks if they accept her , though ? olivia : lily 's body could reject the stem cells , and it would further compromise her immune system . lily : which would make it pretty much impossible for me to go back on chemo , right ? olivia : look , my hope is this trial is gon na make you healthier so that you can undergo another round of chemo . and if it works , it could buy you time . lily : and what if it does n't work ? olivia : your doctor wo n't administer chemo if there 's any stress to the body . mac : it has to work . cane : this does n't have the success rate that using the stem cells from the amniotic fluid does , right ? olivia : no , no , it does n't . there 's a blood tie with the babies that does n't exist with the donated stem cells . and lily 's body could reject them . lily : ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) lily : cane , i 'm -- i 'm not gon na risk our babies , so this is my next best option . i mean , what do you think ? cane : um , i think if this is the ... best choice for you , i support it . lily : thank you . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] [ lauren dreaming ] sarah : ( quietly ) lauren ? lauren ? lauren ? [ scene_break ] lauren : ( screams ) ( gasps ) ( breathing heavily ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] abby : hi , it 's abby newman . yeah , i 'm in the mood for some jewelry shopping . i was wondering if i could stop by the store after you close . great . see you then . oh , uh , no sweetener on the patio . daniel : whoa . jana . jana : what ? daniel : you -- you -- your hair . that 's some change . how does it feel ? jana : no different . is kevin here ? daniel : uh , he 's around here somewhere . ready for your date ? jana : as ready as i 'll ever be . kevin : hi . jana : hello . kevin : ( sighs ) daniel : you know what ? i 'm just gon na be over there . excuse me . ( clears throat ) kevin : so i think you 're gon na like what i have planned . jana : i think i will . ( clears throat ) kevin : hopefully it 'll help bring back some feelings . are you sure you still want to do this ? jana : just please be patient . this is all just a bit overwhelming for me . kevin : okay . okay , well , you just have to let me know if you 're feeling uncomfortable . you just -- just tell me . jana : okay . kevin : okay . shall we ? [ scene_break ] michael : $ 10 million . does pomerantz really think you 're gon na skip town ? nick : i 'm not worried about it . dad called his bank from the road . i 'm going home . that is all i care about . michael : now listen up . the d.a . still thinks you 're a murderer . they 're gon na be watching your every move . nick : ( sighs ) michael : do not give them the opportunity to toss you back in jail . nick : yeah , yeah , yeah , i get it . no robbing gas stations at gunpoint . michael : if frank ellis had n't come at you with that hypodermic needle , they would never have released you . nick : well , i 'll be sure to thank him when i see him . you wan na hug it out ? michael : go get processed . i 'll wait . nick : thanks , baldwin . michael : mm . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hello ? michael : hey , phyllis . news . nicholas made bail . phyllis : ( sighs ) oh , god ! ( laughs ) michael , oh , my god ! [ scene_break ] olivia : it 's confirmed . you got the last place in the program . lily : oh , my gosh . ( laughs ) that 's incredible . you are incredible . i owe you so much . olivia : look , i 'm just happy that there 's something that i could do . mac : i have a really good feeling about this . lily : well , there 's so much to do . i mean , we have to get tickets and -- and pack and find someone to watch humphrey . cane : look , um ... i ca n't come with you . lily : why not ? cane : because i 'm staying in the country because of your illness . if i leave , i ca n't get back in . lily : are -- are they gon na deport you while i 'm gone ? cane : i do n't know . lily : no , michael can fix this . it 'll be fine . cane : i 'll ask him , but i - i do n't know what he can do . lily : cane , i - i ca n't -- i ca n't do this without you . ( sighs ) olivia : i 'll go . cane : ( sighs ) lily : no , aunt ... ( sighs ) liv , i - i ca n't ask you to drop everything just to hold my hand . olivia : no , i 'd like to , and i can oversee your treatment . cane : thank you . you 're an angel . lily : thank you so much . ( sighs ) cane : well , uh , looks like i 'm gon na be bachin ' it with humphrey , huh ? lily : ( sighs ) well , do n't let him sleep on the bed . cane : ( chuckles ) nah , not me . lily : i wo n't be able to watch them grow . mac : oh , i 'll e - mail you and send pictures , and we 'll talk on the phone . you 're gon na be sick of me . cane : i ca n't believe you 're gon na be so far away . lily : ( sighs ) its okay . i 'm gon na ... i 'm gon na come back to you healthier , all right ? you 'll see . cane : come here . [ scene_break ] lauren : ( sniffles ) michael : lauren ? lauren : hey . where are you ? michael : i 'm at the jailhouse with nick . i was about to call . lauren : what 's wrong ? michael : ask me what 's right . lauren : what 's right ? michael : nick made bail . lauren : ( sighs ) michael : ( chuckles ) lauren : that 's so great . that 's so great . i guess then that means you 'll be tied up with work all night , right ? michael : hmm , why ? what do you have in mind ? lauren : i , um , i wanted to get out of the house . i was hoping that you would meet me at crimson lights ? michael : hmm . uh , what about fenmore ? lauren : gloria said that she would babysit . michael : okay . hmm , see you soon . lauren : bye . lauren : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) jeffrey , hi . is gloria still there ? ( sighs ) no , that 's okay . it 's okay . i - i 'll see her in a minute . thanks . lauren : i can do this . ( inhales sharply ) i can do this . ( breathing heavily ) sarah 's gone . daisy and ryder ... ( sighs ) i can do it . [ scene_break ] kevin : what the hell are you doing here ? ryder : i came to say sorry , and i want to make peace . kevin : oh , i 'm calling the police . ryder : look , i 'm gon na turn myself in . but i wanted to come to you first . i have some things i need to say . daniel : ( scoffs ) you kept his wife locked in a cage for weeks . what makes you think that -- that he gives a damn about anything you 've got to say ? jana : please keep your voices down . there are people who are staring . ryder : jana ? i - i did n't even recognize you . kevin : no , no , no . do n't you talk to her . you 're not allowed to talk to her . she had an aneurysm because of you and your sick family . ryder : i did n't know . i 'm sorry . she said they were migraines . i - i brought her medicine . kevin : well , you should have brought her to a hospital . ( slams cell phone on counter ) ryder : i was scared . my whole life , i - i did what daisy and sarah wanted me to . i did n't have anyone else . and then i met you and -- and suddenly i knew what family was supposed to be like . kevin : i 've heard this speech before from you , ryder . ryder : i do n't expect you to understand . ( scoffs ) that whole twin thing ? ( scoffs ) what a joke . we 're supposed to feel what the other one feels , finish each other 's sentences . it was n't like that with daisy and me . she got off on hurting other people , and it made me sick . you do n't know what it 's like to live your whole life with someone and feel nothing towards them . and then i met you . and we h - had this ... bond . i ca n't erase the damage i 've done or the lies i 've told . but i want to make it right . and if that means going to jail , then i -- abby : you jackass ! you lied to me ! how dare you come back here ? ! daniel : whoa , whoa , okay . okay . okay . calm down . calm down . aah ! no , do n't kick . do n't kick . abby : ( grunting ) let -- do n't tell me what to do ! daniel : ( sighs ) wow , you are pissed . abby : you are perceptive . daniel : ( laughs ) look , attacking ryder is n't gon na help . abby : says who ? daniel : the guy 's a loser . abby : der . daniel : he 's not worth it . abby : then why are you protecting him ? daniel : what did ryder do to you that 's so horrible besides reject you ? abby : ( snorts ) he did not . daniel : ah , he did , too . everybody knows that you were crushin ' on him . abby : who told you that ? daniel : everybody knows . abby : oh , so you were talking about me . daniel : oh , god , you know , do n't flatter yourself . abby : yeah , not that it 's any of your concern , but ryder , he used me . daniel : oh , okay . so what should we do ? should we go get daddy victor to get his shotgun ? abby : ( sighs ) got me to bring him food and supplies . he played on my sympathy . daniel : because you 've got such a big heart , right ? it was n't because you had a thing for ryder . abby : no ! no ! i told you . daniel : you know , you sure do get upset when i bring that up . abby : oh , you are delusional . daniel : and you are a brat . abby : ( sighs ) kevin : that night at the amusement park , i gave you a chance to run . i never thought i would see you again . ryder : it 's because you gave me that chance that i came back . after everything i did , you were still good to me . i did n't think people like you existed . daisy thought it was weakness . why did n't you scream bloody murder when you saw me ? jana : i do n't have any feelings for you one way or another . kevin : she 's like this all the time now because of the aneurysm . ryder : that 's my fault . jana : i do know that you were the only one who tried to make things better when lauren and i were locked up . you helped us escape . ryder : too late . i should have done more . kevin : hell , yeah , you should have . ryder : i know it 's a lot to ask . but i 'm hoping that by coming back , by turning myself in , that someday you 'll be able to forgive me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) phyllis : okay . i think , um , the first thing we need to do is talk to the cashier and see if he recognizes a picture of adam . sharon : yeah , and there 's a lot of security guards around here i 've noticed . we should check with them , too . phyllis : yeah , definitely . uh , there are a lot of hotels and markets and , you know , bars . sharon : yeah , there 's a lot to cover . phyllis : yeah . um , do you mind if we split up ? sharon : we 'll cover more territory that way . phyllis : i think so , too . here . let 's do it like this , okay ? you take that . sharon : i 'll take that . phyllis : um , okay , let 's hope we get lucky . sharon : okay . [ scene_break ] michael : hey . nick : hey . michael : you want me to drop you at home ? nick : no , i got a driver comin ' to pick me up . i 'm gon na swing by and get summer a present . she thinks i 've been away on business . michael : all right . well , see you tomorrow . nick : thanks again . michael : yeah . nick : all right . ( chuckles ) owen : congratulations on making bail . a word to the wise -- do n't leave town . nick : the only place i want to go is home . owen : listen , they 're bringing frank ellis through in a minute . you should leave . i do n't want another altercation on my hands . [ scene_break ] lily : i can not believe that you are willing to go to france with me . olivia : even if i 'm second choice ? cane : you know , uh , we talked about seeing paris one day . lily : i just want to show him where i grew up . cane : yes , and now we 'll just have to do it with the kids , huh ? ( sighs ) olivia : well , you know what ? i better start packing . i wonder what the weather 's gon na be like . lily : may is the perfect time to be there . olivia : bye , mac . mac : bye . thanks for everything you 're doing . olivia : oh , of course . come here , you . lily : see you . olivia : i 'll talk to you tomorrow ? lily : okay . cane : i 'll walk you out . lily : ( sighs ) it 's like my prayers were answered . it feels so good to have hope again . mac : that can go a long way towards your recovery . lily : yeah , it sure can . mac : you did n't say anything to cane about talking to me . lily : yeah . ( sighs ) i was gon na bring it up , but , you know , then this came up , and i just did n't think it was necessary . you know , you 're right . he 's -- he 's just scared to lose me . i can see it in his eyes . cane : will you be straight with me ? what are her chances ? olivia : there are no guarantees , even with established treatments , and this is a clinical trial . cane : you know , i just want her to have the best chance she can have , right ? olivia : you do n't look sold on that . cane : i just want her to get well . olivia : i have every reason to believe this will work . cane : thank you . cane : ( sighs heavily ) cane : ( sniffles ) hi , it 's cane ashby . is she in ? hi , did you get that information i e - mailed you ? so what 's your opinion ? can i sue the baby 's surrogate for access to the amniotic fluid ? [ scene_break ] abby : i 'm not a brat . daniel : mm , you 're a spoiled brat . abby : you do n't know me . daniel : no , but i 've known plenty of girls like you in high school . see , the only difference was they were n't stupid enough to take their clothes off on the internet . abby : thought you did n't see that . daniel : i looked . abby : i 'll bet you did . daniel : wait a minute . do you think that that 's something to be proud of ? abby : ( scoffs ) i 'm gon na be a huge reality star , bigger than the kardashians . i 'm gon na have my own show . i can do anything . daniel : ( gasps ) anything ? what ? will it start your own perfume line or maybe get a singing contract ? abby : i 'm not just gon na do it for the money . i - i 'm gon na do it for charity , too . daniel : right . so taking your clothes off was purely altruistic , right ? it was all for the children . abby : ( scoffs ) what a loser . i understand why your wife dumped you . daniel : come here . abby : ( gasps ) aah ! aah ! are you insane ? ! you just spanked me ! daniel : yeah . someone had to . abby : ( scoffs ) michael : oh , hi , abby . lauren : hi , abby . abby : ( sobs ) lauren : bye . michael : bye , abby . lauren : what -- hmm . ( sighs ) michael : hmm ? lauren : you know what ? i have to admit something to you . michael : hmm ? lauren : i was , uh , a little nervous leaving the house , but gloria gave me a pep talk , and i 'm okay . michael : there is nothing to be anxious about . lauren : right . michael : mwah . kevin : i do n't trust you . you 've burned me too many times before . michael : it 's fine . it 's fine . it 's fine . ryder : i 'll do anything . lauren : ( gasps ) what -- what 's he doing here ? oh , my god ! michael : it 's okay . lauren : what 's he doing here ? get him away from me ! no , no . michael : lauren , its okay . no , no . it 's okay . it 's okay ! lauren : no , get him away from me ! oh , god . michael : it 's all right , sweetie . come on . come on . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . why did you do it ? frank : ( mockingly ) ask daddy . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : how did it go ? phyllis : i covered a 10-block radius . i mean , everybody recognized adam 's face from the news , but nobody 's seen him around the area , and they -- no one recognized the other guy 's face . sharon : hmm . yeah . phyllis : i got hit on more times than i can count . sharon : you know , one guy told me that he had seen adam , but he would n't tell me where unless i gave him my phone number . phyllis : you know , this was a bust . sharon : yeah , um , maybe we should just go back and concentrate on patty . phyllis : yeah . sharon : see if we can find something that proves that maybe she killed adam . phyllis : right . i want to go back . i miss nick . sharon : i should n't have left faith . sharon : what ? phyllis : oh , my god , i know this guy . [ next_on ] kevin : this is the last place we were together before , uh ... jana : you mean before i was kidnapped ? lauren : now you 're the one in a cage . how long before someone comes to help you ? abby : i want access to the trust that colleen and brad set up for me and the one you did . | sharon and phyllis hurry to check on nick , who had just been assaulted in jail by frank ellis . michael tells owen that nick should never have been left in the same room with ellis . owen assures michael that ellis will be moved to another location . mac visits lily to tell her about her visit with cane and why she told him `` no . `` cane meets with olivia and finds out about another treatment option . cane asks olivia to talk to mac and lily about taking some of the amniotic fluid from the babies . kevin informs daniel that he is taking jana out on a date . jana lets lauren know she has a date with kevin . jana assures lauren that sarah is gone . after kent tells her `` no money , no show , `` abby assures him she will get the money . daniel asks kevin if he blames him for amber leaving . fen runs in to see jana . phyllis asks michael why ellis would attack nick . sharon tells nick about the parking receipt . olivia tells cane about another treatment option . abby joins daniel . phyllis and sharon decide to go to minneapolis . lily is all for the new treatment option although it is in france . lily wants cane to accompany her , but olivia decides to go instead . sarah haunts lauren . nick is granted bail . jana runs into ryder at the coffeehouse . lauren calls michael to meet her at crimson lights where she runs into ryder . cane checks to see if he can sue mac for access to the amniotic fluid . |
sharon : oh , there , baby . sam : ( sighs ) sharon : gotcha . you 're okay now . ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) sam : ( sighs ) fanny : ( bleats ) piper : fanny ? sharon : ( chuckles ) we found her . piper : you got her ! sharon : yeah . oh , she missed you . piper : ( chuckles ) hey . sharon : yeah . sam : whew , it is rough out there . you know what ? i 'm gon na grab a bag so i can check out our little escape artist , all right ? ( thunder crashes ) sharon : well , sam called your parents and let them know what 's happening , and , um , as soon as we get fanny all settled in ... fanny : ( bleats ) sharon : he 'll drive you home . piper : i mean , i wish i could stay over here . fanny might need me , and it 's more exciting here . sharon : home is n't always the most exciting place , but it is very special . piper : yeah , but you left home , so if i stayed over here , i would be just like you , sheri . [ scene_break ] diane : there 's a pot of minestrone on the stove . help yourself . adam : ahh , so the soon - to - be ex mrs. newman cooks , and without a fleet of servants , huh ? diane : i know . i know . and i miss them so much . but i 'm here now , so the least i can do is pitch in ... as your housemate , okay ? not your handmaiden , so do n't even think about starting to bark orders at me . adam : hey , hey , hey . you 're here rent - free , honey . do n't you think it 's a little soon to be flexin ' that muscle of yours ? diane : this happens to be a - a mutually beneficial arrangement . i get a roof over my head , and you get to stick it to your old dad by having me here . now if you 'll excuse me ... adam : wait , you 're not gon na draw a bath for me and rub my feet ? diane : eat the soup , adam , or i 'll bring it to the guards . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , you 're back . traci : i , uh , picked up a bunch of things for abby so she 'd have some clothes to wear home . ashley : oh , thank you so much . i 'm so happy she 's getting out of this place . it 's just ... ( sighs ) it 's just too much . traci : ashley , you 're exhausted . you have got to rest . ashley : i 've got tucker in there , traci -- tubes coming out and god only knows when he 's gon na wake up . and then i got abby being just so harassed by that detective with the questions and the insinuations . jack : do you want me to get an attorney on top of this ? ashley : it 's already been handled , jack . victor suggested that i use michael . victor : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] sofia : oh , how is he ? ( ventilator hisses ) sofia : he 's back on the ventilator ? but his living will said no more intubation . kay : uh , tucker 's living will did n't say no to a feeding tube , so , uh , what good is that if he ca n't breathe ? sofia : ( sighs ) is this all your doing ? kay : ( sighs ) tucker is not ready to leave this world , and i will not allow it . now do you have a problem with that ? sofia : mrs. chancellor ... thank you . kay : ( laughs ) oh , my . sofia : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] abby : thank you so much , aunt traci . naked is one thing , but leaving in that hideous hospital gown ? traci : ( laughs ) abby : it 's so wrong , so wrong . traci : ( sobs ) abby : what 's wrong ? traci : oh , abby , i 'm so sorry . i 'm just havin ' a moment . i - i -- seeing you in this bed , in this room ... abby : it 's like colleen . traci : ( sobs ) i 'm sorry . come here . oh , honey . abby : oh , i 'm so sorry . traci : i 'm so glad you 're all right . listen , i 'm gon na try to get myself together . just give me a minute . i 'm sorry , sweetie . abby : no . traci : be right back . abby : ( sighs ) mauro : i thought we could finish our discussion . abby : oh . ( scoffs ) i 'm sorry , how many times do my mom and i have to tell you ? i 'm just in no shape for any kind of formal inquiry . mauro : that 's not what this is about at all . i just have a couple quick question about what happened the other night . abby : well , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . mauro : like -- like what was your mother 's mood at the rehearsal dinner ? abby : what do you think it was , okay ? it was a party . she was happy . she was happy . mauro : did she and tucker quarrel or seem upset ? abby : oh , my god . you think that my mom meant to run tucker down ? ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] sofia : they 're all just words at first , phrases . you know , like ... `` force of nature , `` `` bigger than life . `` and then you meet a man like tucker mccall , and the words really make sense . kay : how did you turn from employee to friends ? sofia : it was actually the other way around , really . ( chuckles ) kay : yeah ? sofia : he and my father used to argue over sunday dinner . ( chuckles ) free market economies and supply and demand . kay : ( chuckles ) sofia : ( chuckles ) then one day , i told tucker he needed to hire me . ( laughs ) kay : ( laughs ) sofia : and then when my father passed , he , uh ... kay : stepped in . sofia : yeah . it all made sense , really . i did n't have a father . tucker never had a child , and ... i was supposed to be by his side when he married ashley . [ scene_break ] traci : ( sighs ) jack : hey . hey , what 's this ? traci : ( chuckles ) sorry . i 'm s -- oh , ashley , i 'm so sorry . ( laughs ) i had a little bit of a meltdown in abby 's room . ( sighs ) this place , colleen ... jack : colleen , of course . i 'm sorry . we were n't even thinking about that now . ashley : i know . i mean , traci , you should n't even be here . traci : i - i want to be here for you and for abby , whatever you need . ashley : i do n't even know what that is , traci . i mean , my mind is ... jack : y - you know what ? you were in an accident , too . maybe we should have the doctors check you out again . ashley : i 'm fine . it 's -- it 's gon na be easier once they tell me that tucker 's gon na be well again . excuse me . i 'm sorry . jack : uh ... traci : we 've got to get her some rest and some decent food to eat , not just coffee . jack : i 'm gon na also make sure she is n't bothered by the office . with both ashley and tucker out of commission , i 'd like to think somebody is serving as c.e.o . of jabot . traci : what ? jabot ? that is your priority right now ? jack : no , ashley is my priority . jabot is a concern . if i can protect my father 's legacy through a difficult time , that 's exactly what i 'm gon na do . traci : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] adam : this is , uh , this is amazing soup . thumbs up -- i 'm on my second bowl . diane : yeah , well , you might want to slow down there , though , 'cause you might choke , and then i 'll have to decide whether or not i want to save you . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) adam : that 's cute , your little scratchy banter with me . i 'll allow it , 'cause you 're not my servant . diane : right . it 's just that i believe i - in full transparency , you know ? so there are no misunderstandings . and of my own free will , i probably will cook from time to time , 'cause `` a , `` i like to , and `` b , `` kyle likes my pot roast . speaking of which , we really should discuss how my son is gon na fit into all of this , right ? this arrangement of ours . adam : he , uh , he lives with jack , right ? diane : we split the week . tonight 's my night . adam : that 's fine . he can come over , as long as he does n't , uh , make a mess or throw attitude . diane : ( laughs ) you brought me here to watch victor 's head explode . you 're a fine one to talk about attitude . adam : point well made . bring him over . the more , the merrier . it 's too bad i 'm awful at video games , though . ( knock on door ) diane : ( sighs ) allow me . adam : have fun . diane : victor . adam : head explosion in t minus three ... two ... hey , dad . how are you ? meet my new roommate . diane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] abby : my mom adores tucker mccall , okay ? she swoons in his presence . trust me , she thinks the dude walks on water . mauro : and you disagree ? abby : ( sighs ) i 'm not engaged to him . mauro : you got hauled in for destruction of property ... abby : ( sighs ) mauro : at the park that mr. mccall and your mother were supposed to be married . abby : i had a bad moment . mauro : and that moment might have caused some friction between your mother and her fiancé . abby : what ? friction ? no , trust me , they were totally a united front . mauro : them against you ? abby : no . ( sighs ) them for me , actually . tucker made those charges go away . mauro : it must be really tough on your mother knowing that you hate her fiancé . abby : well , i do n't hate him . mauro : so you had no idea why tucker was out at your family 's cabin ? abby : ( scoffs ) yeah , he was going to a bachelor party , okay ? it was old- school . whatever . mauro : so you -- you had no idea that he was meeting diane jenkins ? abby : ( scoffs ) mauro : maybe your mother found out about the affair . maybe she was going out there to confront the man who walks on water . abby : no , that is not what happened . this was my fault . i set up tucker and diane to meet at the cabin . there was nothing between them . ashley : abby , that 's enough . how dare you come in here and interrogate my daughter ? i told you to stay away from her . mauro : so you arranged for diane ... ashley : abby , say nothing . mauro : and tucker to meet at the cabin , and then you made it look to the world like they were having an affair ? abby : look , i - i 'm tired , okay ? and i 'm not gon na answer another one of your questions without my attorney present . mauro : then i guess we 're done here . abby : oh , god , mom , i am so sorry , okay ? look , i - i saw tucker 's phone , and there was a text from diane , and i just wanted to show you that you ca n't trust him , so i secretly sent them both texts , okay ? i just thought if i could get them in the same room that they would just , you know , and i - i did n't want anyone to get hurt , okay ? ashley : you wanted me to find tucker in bed with another woman , but i was n't supposed to get hurt ? he could be dying . i 've been blaming him and doubting him because of your lie . ( voice breaking ) i do n't know who you are anymore , abby . abby : no , you do know who i am . i love you more than anything , and i know you told me not to talk about that night , but i - i -- she was trying to make it sound like you wanted to hit tucker , so i told her , because anything , mom -- anything that happens to tucker is all my fault . ashley : ( normal voice ) shut up ! do you understand me ? you are not ever gon na take responsibility for that accident . do you understand me ? [ scene_break ] ( ventilator hisses ) sofia : tucker , you know i watched my father slip away . but you , mr. mccall , you are too busy . you are too bossy . you got too many people left to tussle with . i mean , look at your mother -- all the arguments you two have over business . and she is not about to let you go , and neither am i . now i got you covered at work , but that is just for now , because you 're gon na be back -- back in control soon , because you have to be . you have to be , tucker . [ scene_break ] jack : we 've rallied around ashley and abby . we -- we need to rally around jabot . it 's all family . traci : no , it 's all about your fixation to be the head of that company . jack : no , no , listen to me . ashley has developed a whole new product line for jabot . it could be a game changer . i can help keep her and the company on course . traci : have you forgotten , jack ? because i have n't . in this hospital in a room right down the hall , a room very much like abby 's , i held colleen , and i begged her ... ( voice breaking ) not to leave us . and she did , and i broke when she slipped away . so do n't you dare try to justify your ridiculous goals to be a big man at jabot . do n't say that to me . do n't you dare . ( sniffles ) jack : traci , i -- traci : ( sobs ) no . ( sighs ) jack : ( sighs ) jack : katherine . kay : yes ? jack : any word on tucker ? kay : well , we wait , pray , wait some more . jack : if there 's anything i can do , anything at all ... kay : oh , that 's very sweet of you , but i think abby and ashley need you . jack : well , i 'll be there for them . i imagine nerves are a bit rattled over at chancellor industries , what with , uh , tucker 's ... being out of commission ... kay : jack . jack . jack : temporarily , as it is . kay : jack , are you trying to corner me about jabot ? jack : you have never been one to neglect business considerations , katherine , even in the worst of circumstances . kay : well , the most important business i 'm involved in right now is trying to save my son 's life . jabot is the furthest thing from my mind . [ scene_break ] piper : ( giggles ) ( thunder crashes ) sharon : ohh , look at her with you -- so content . ( sighs ) is n't it amazing how quickly animals recover ? piper : i do n't think she 's forgotten , though , not that quick . whoops . fanny . come on . sharon : what , that she lost you for a little while ? piper : or , you know , maybe that we lost her . sharon : have you ever lost anyone , piper ? piper : have you , sheri ? have you ever lost anyone you loved ? [ scene_break ] victor : this is a very stupid game you 'll both live to regret . and you 're not supposed to be on this property . adam : this is my house , dad . sharon left it to me , and i want diane here , so ... voil . diane : there really is more than enough food . if you 'd like to stay for dinner , we can discuss this calmly . victor : ( chuckles ) you 're really something , are n't you ? and you have no compunction whatever about letting your son see that you 're jumping from one bed to the other ? diane : for your information , my relationship with adam is -- is strictly -- adam : totally fabulous , actually . fabulous , and , you know , if you , uh , if you do n't speak to her respectfully , you probably should n't speak to her at all . victor : you know , you had one redeeming quality -- your affection for sharon . now you already have another woman in her house , in her bed . and you ? you do n't think he 's gon na grow tired of you , as i have ? as jack abbott has ? as tucker would have ? and as my son nicholas has ? do you honestly think i did n't know from the very beginning that you had sex with him ? you slept with him . diane : is that why you married me ? victor : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) diane : to keep me away from your son ? adam : wow . score one for the sons after all . victor : i guess you have n't learned yet , have you ? you will never beat me . no one does . do n't unpack , because you wo n't be staying long . adam : give it your best shot , pops . victor : i 'll do that . adam : ( sighs ) diane : ( scoffs ) sanctimonious ... i was n't the one rolling around in the barn like an animal . that was him ! and he manipulated me into marrying him . adam : yeah , you poor , naive waif . i mean , he forced you out of having seconds and possibly thirds with `` beefcake `` nicholas . that 's , uh , that 's a bummer . diane : ( sighs ) okay , i thank you for the roof over my head , but this is my life we 're talking about , all right ? so please , dial back the snark . adam : and let you go on and on whining about victor ? listen , i 've been there , sister . there 's only one way , and that 's getting even , and your best shot is doing that here with me . diane : well , and that wo n't be for long , though , according to him . adam : this is my house . he ca n't do anything . all he 's gon na do is gnash his teeth every time you walk by and you say , `` howdy , neighbor . `` diane : ( laughs ) you 're right . i do believe you 're right . it is time to get even . adam : atta girl . `` operation head explode . `` [ scene_break ] ( thunder crashes ) sharon : let 's put you down . oops . oh . there . piper : um , i 'm sorry . i should n't have asked that , huh ? you know , if you lost someone . sharon : well , i asked you first , and friends talk about things , if they 're ready . yes , i ... i have lost someone before ... more than once ... and it helps to talk about it . but it also helps to be here with you and sam and fanny . piper : i could n't do it more than once . sam : ( sighs ) ( thunder crashes ) sam : should i , uh , should i go back and look for my bag some more ? sharon : no . we 're just happy to have fanny back . come on , fanny . sam : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) i spoke to your mama , and she thinks it 's , uh , best you spend the night here tonight . piper : really ? fanny : ( bleats ) sam : yeah . piper : that 's awesome . sam : ( sighs ) and although she 's still a bit soaked from the rain , i still think she might be a bit thirsty , huh ? piper : i 'll get water . sharon : ( chuckles ) come on , fanny . sam : hey . sharon : ( sighs ) sam : ( sighs ) just so you know ... fanny : ( bleats ) sam : piper does n't just hug on anybody like that . sharon : well , neither do i. i 'm really lucky i met her . [ scene_break ] kay : oh , i 'm sorry . uh , do you need more time ? sofia : um , no , i - i need to get to tucker 's place . there 's some papers that need signing . i have to stay on top of things . kay : what papers ? sofia : uh , the music acquisition deal . the lawyers completed the final contracts . all that 's needed is your signature or tucker 's . i can bring it right back . kay : no , i know that deal is worthless . uh , they 're going to be audited . and if we still want to acquire it afterwards , then , uh , the price will be more to our liking . sofia : well , tucker approved that deal . kay : ( sighs ) sofia : and if he wants it done , i have to make sure that happens . that 's my job . kay : there is no deal , not now . accept it and move on . [ scene_break ] jack : victor , abby should be released very soon . victor : i 'm gon na check in on her and on katherine . how is ashley doing ? jack : ashley 's hanging in there the best she can , given the circumstances . i 'm sure katherine 's kind of worn out by now , trying to look out for tucker 's welfare here and his business at the office . victor : i think katherine can handle things . do n't you ? jack : tucker mccall in a coma . i guess i do n't have to tell you the business news networks are abuzz . i 'd like to think tucker has someone in place who can oversee his empire . katherine certainly ca n't keep all those balls in the air from his hospital bed . victor : who 's in charge there now ? do you know ? jack : hopefully , someone who can protect the various divisions of mccall , unlimited , particularly the vulnerable companies . they 'll be the , uh , low- hanging fruit . victor : you mean vulnerable companies like jabot ? jack : jabot 's not vulnerable . victor : not yet . how 's he doing ? kay : well , i may have bent a few rules getting him off the ventilator . victor : ( chuckles ) i expected no less from you . kay : um , abby 's leaving the hospital soon . i 'm sure you must have been worried . victor : you bet i was worried . no matter what they have done , when they are hurt ... kay : ( sighs ) victor : they 're our children , are n't they ? kay : mm . victor : i 'm concerned about her mother , as well . kay : i do n't believe that ashley would ever harm tucker on purpose . i think that 's absolutely absurd . victor : oh , i - i completely agree with you . kay : ( sighs ) victor : but ashley needs support . i hope she gets it . and i have a feeling you need something to eat . why do n't we go have something in the café , okay ? kay : oh , i could use it . victor : come on . [ scene_break ] ( ventilator hisses ) ashley : hi , honey . [ scene_break ] jack : oh , you should have seen the smug look on victor 's face . he was like a vulture ready to swoop down and take jabot . traci : and i 'm sure he walked in talking about jabot , and you were minding your own business . jack : traci , this could happen . that man is gon na come into a whole lot of cash after this i.p.o . all he has to do is wink at katherine . she 'll give him jabot with tucker laid up like this . traci : tucker is not just laid up . jack : if i take over the business , ashley can focus on abby and tucker . once we 're through the worst of this , our father 's legacy will still be intact in our hands where it belongs . it 's crucial that i talk to ashley to set it up now . traci : oh , no , no . do n't you go to her with this . jack : you expect me to go behind her back ? traci : i -- you know what terrifies me about this whole thing ? i bet that if everyone around you was lost that you love , and yet you got jabot , you might be okay with that . jack : hey . traci : honey , what 's the matter ? where 's your mom ? abby : aunt traci , i did something awful , and i just told mom about it , and i just made everything so much worse . traci : oh . [ scene_break ] adam : where you headed off to , roomie ? diane : i told you , it 's my night with kyle . i 'm just gon na go pick him up from a friend 's . adam : fantastic . diane : you really are a soup fan . adam : mm , this is like ... a bowlful of love . but in our case , it 's like a bowlful of `` strictly platonic . `` diane : would you care to return the favor ? give me a little gas money , maybe ? adam : wow , my father really left you with squat , huh ? sure , why not ? i think it 's an even trade . a tankful of gas for that look on his face when he saw you here . why not ? for sure . let 's do it . diane : wait , wait . wh - where are you going ? adam : well , i 'm gon na go to the gas station with you . you think i 'm gon na let you leave here with my credit card ? unh - unh . let 's go . ( door opens ) [ scene_break ] sam : well , you know what ? i think she 's gon na be just fine . sharon : ( gasps ) ohh , she 's little , but she sure is tough . piper : that 's right . sharon : you know what ? i think fanny might be tired , and i 'm wiped out , and you , my friend , need to get some sleep . piper : well , here in the barn with y - you and fanny ? sharon : well , that 's a great idea . piper : you , too , sam . sharon : oh , well , i 'm -- i do n't know if -- i do n't think he ... piper : but , you know , there might be more thunder , and i do n't care , but fanny might . sam : uh , well , maybe just until you -- i - i mean , fanny falls asleep . sharon : all right , uh , go get some blankets in my room . piper : okay . sam : kid sure knows how to get what she wants , huh ? sharon : yeah . sam : do you mind ? sharon : oh , no , not at all . i like having you around . [ scene_break ] abby : ( breathing rapidly ) traci : it is all right . just take a breath . jack : why do n't i go get a nurse , okay ? abby : no , it 's just -- i just -- i just need to say it , okay ? i need you guys to hear this . tucker was n't going to meet diane . i tricked them both into going to the cabin . i wanted mom to catch them together . i wanted her to back out of the wedding . tucker thought he was going to his bachelor party . oh , it 's ... mom did n't even know until i just told her , and if i had n't done this , they would be married by now , and now mom is praying that he makes it through , and i just -- i was trying to protect her . i was trying to protect her . victor : what 's the matter , sweetheart ? why are you crying ? abby : ( cries ) oh , dad , i -- jack : uh , she 's just a little overtired , overstressed . it 's all been too much . victor : come here , my love . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( ventilator hisses ) ashley : i am so , so sorry . i thought abby was finished trying to break us up . i did n't know that she was drunk when we got in the car . it never should have gotten as far as it did . but , tucker , she 's my child . i ca n't let her go to jail . you know that . you 're my love . ( sighs ) and you 're wonderful , and you 're generous . i 'm sorry i doubted you , even for a second . i hope you forgive me . and i hope you know that i 've ... if i could only go back and do it differently , i would . ( door rattles ) ashley : ( gasps ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) hi , katherine . i was just telling him how much i love him . ( sighs ) okay . kay : ( sighs ) oh , tucker , i 'm sure people have held my hand ... spoken to me while i was unconscious , but i ... i did n't hear a thing , feel a touch . but that did n't mean that i did n't feel it when i was in that dark otherworldly place . maybe ... maybe we have all said too much while we 're sitting here with you . that 's a possibility . maybe ... maybe you just were n't ready to hear what we -- we had to say . ( door opens ) sofia : ( clears throat ) mrs. chancellor ? kay : oh , my ... ( stammers ) what is he doing here ? you know , if you 're here to shove tucker 's living will in my face and demand that i take him off of this ventilator -- sofia : no . he 's here because he knows about an addendum to tucker 's will . nelson : i 'm sorry to intrude , but there are some additional provisions you should know about . [ scene_break ] victor : why do n't you come back to the ranch with me ? okay ? you have your own room back , and segundo will keep you company . abby : i should probably stay with mom . but give segundo my love , okay ? victor : okay . ( sighs ) i will see you tomorrow , all right ? i 'm gon na go check in on katherine . abby : i did n't know she cared about tucker . victor : of course she does . she 's tucker 's mother . victor : okay ? you take care . abby : okay . abby : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) victor : yeah . it has been done ? good . thank you . [ scene_break ] diane : i do n't understand the problem . adam : frank , it 's me . we just went to pick up kyle , you know , diane 's kid ? but he 's sleeping at a friend 's house . frank : i 'm sorry . i got my orders . diane : orders ? what ? adam : what 's this ? diane : are -- are you seriously not gon na let us in ? adam : so apparently , i may have the deed to the house , but the surrounding property is my father 's . diane : what does that mean ? adam : oh , that just means that i 'd have to drop from an airplane if i wanted to get to my house , because he owns the driveway . diane : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : ( quietly ) thank you . sam : ( quietly ) here you go . ( sighs ) sharon : there 's nothing more peaceful than a sleeping child . sam : you really have that mother thing down , you know it ? sharon : some kids just make it easy . [ scene_break ] sofia : obviously , tucker 's affairs are complicated , but i was n't expecting an addendum . victor : uh , i 'll be back . kay : oh , victor , victor , no , no , darling , i -- please , i 'd like you to stay . victor : okay . nelson : well , i know you 're all comfortable with legalese , but i 'll speak plainly , i - if you do n't mind . in this addendum , tucker gives full power over his business and his personal affairs to you , katherine chancellor , his biological mother . and in a separate paragraph , he designates $ 20 million remain in reserve in the event the son tucker searched for but never found comes forward . sofia : what ? kay : tucker has a son ? victor : i 'll be damned . [ scene_break ] traci : honey , i - i ca n't say it was right what you did . but i believe in my heart that you were trying to protect your mom . abby : i was . i was , but that 's not good enough . ( sighs ) what i did , getting her to drive to that cabin , it 's -- traci : okay , abby , stop heaping ashes on your head . you have to be strong for your mom . and you have to be forgiving for yourself and for all the people around you . abby : mom is never gon na forgive me . i would n't blame her if she does n't . jack : hey . um , abby just told us about her trick getting tucker and diane up to the cabin . you okay ? ashley : i 'm not really okay . no , i 'm just hoping that , uh , this day is gon na be over with , and that tomorrow will be better . please , god . jack : listen , before we go , there 's something you and i need to talk about . the timing of it is , uh , kind of awkward , but it 's pretty critical that we talk now . ashley : what ? jack : let me take something off your plate . if i run jabot , i can protect this new product line you 've worked so hard on , and we have no idea who katherine 's gon na sell the company to with tucker in this condition . ashley : i do n't even know if i should laugh or slap you . ( footsteps approach ) traci : jack , what has gotten into you ? mauro : excuse me , ms. abbott , you 're under arrest for attempted murder . jack : what ? ! abby : mom , no . traci : oh , this has to be a mistake . mauro : you have the right to remain silent . jack : w - wait . mauro : anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law . you have the right to talk to a lawyer , and to have him present with you while you 're being questioned . [ next_on ] abby : mom , you could go to jail for the rest of your life . kay : i expect you to respect my wishes , as i 'm sure he would . abby : this is my fault . what can i do to make this right ? | sheri and sam bring the little lamb back to tucker . she is overwhelmed to get the lamb back . adam finds out that diane can cook just before she goes out for her run . adam and diane set ground rules for their living together . traci joins ashley and jack at the hospital . victor watches diane from out of his living room window . sofia walks into tucker 's hospital room and finds him on a feeding tube . she is glad that katherine did not abide by tucker 's wishes . sofia hugs katherine . detective mauro questions abby about the accident . abby realizes that detective mauro thinks that ashley had hit tucker intentionally . sofia tells katherine about her life with her father and tucker . traci has an emotional meltdown in front of abby and has to leave the room . jack worries about jabot and his father 's legacy . diane asks adam how does kylie figure into this living arrangement . victor visits adam and diane opens the door . adam lets victor know that he and diane are roommates now . ashley walks in on abby and detective mauro talking . abby lets detective mauro and ashley know that she had been the one , who had set up the meeting between tucker and diane . abby tells ashley that it was her fault for the accident . ashley orders abby not to ever take the blame for the accident . jack tells traci that they need to rally around jabot and ashley right now . jack offers his help to katherine concerning jabot . katherine lets jack know that jabot is the farthest thing from her mind right now . victor lets adam and diane know that he knew all along that she had slept with nicholas . |
[ knock on door ] sharon : hi . nick : hey . sharon : lucky our houses are so close , because faith has my gift for leaving things everywhere . [ both chuckle ] nick : yeah . sharon : what 's wrong ? nick : uh , it 's just , uh , you know , some dad stuff . i guess i get a little antsy this time of year . sharon : anniversary of losing cassie . nick : no matter what people say , it does n't ... get any easier , does it ? sharon : no . cassie 's death changed everything . nick : for both of us . [ scene_break ] fenmore : get off of me ! kyle : you never touch summer again . summer : no , kyle -- kyle , please . it was n't -- it was n't like that . kyle : what , he was n't on top of you ? you were n't telling him to stop ? courtney : oh , my god ! summer : fen , no ! fenmore : [ grunts ] summer : kyle ! fenmore : [ breathing heavily ] phyllis : what -- what is going on here ? ! [ scene_break ] abby : [ laughs ] alex : you know i ca n't afford your uncle billy 's place , right ? abby : i get some great comps here . alex : yeah . abby : family discount . alex : too bad about the view . abby : what view ? alex : that one . abby : ugh , you had to point him out . alex : well , it looks like he got into a little bit of trouble or some kinky fun . abby : what , are you psychic ? alex : trained detective . check out his neck . abby : huh . well , i do n't think it was getting frisky . what happened to your neck ? [ scene_break ] michael : aah ! mm . i ca n't . lauren : what ? no , no , no , no , no . michael . michael , we 're so close . having your hands on me , feeling you ... michael : no . i 'm sorry . you do n't think i - i want this ? you do n't think i 've missed you ? [ sniffles ] [ crying ] kissing you and touching you ... [ normal voice ] he kissed you . he touched you . and when i look at you , i see you with carmine . lauren : [ sighs ] michael , just see me -- no one else , just me . you once told me that our marriage could survive anything . michael : well , that 's when i thought it was us against the world , not each other . lauren : we 're not fighting . i 'm with you . [ crying ] michael : [ crying ] now . you 're with me now . how many times ? how many nights , days , whatever ? all those times you were with him . and i look at you , and that 's -- that 's all i see . lauren : [ crying ] but you -- you 're not your mistakes , and i 'm not mine . i 'm not . i 'm just your wife who loves you so much , and i 'm so sorry . oh , god . just tell me what to do . tell what to do . [ sobbing ] michael : just ... lauren : no . michael : just -- just leave me alone . [ scene_break ] carmine : guy did n't know when to say when , so i , uh -- i cut him off . he was n't too happy about it . abby : so , he tried to choke the life out of you ? carmine : people can get pretty nutty if they ca n't get what they want . alex : hey . you know what ? if you have a credit - card slip somewhere , we can run the name and press charges and we can find the charlatan . carmine : [ chuckles ] over this ? come on , man . do n't be serious . it 's fine . [ cell phone chimes ] alex : one second . abby : hmm . duty calls ? alex : yeah . it 's the chief . abby : all right , well , if it 's not gon na take forever , i 'll just wait here . alex : okay . bye , baby . abby : bye . so , now that the five - o 's gone , you can tell me the truth . whose husband did you piss off ? [ scene_break ] jack : sis , try to see this from my perspective . you blow into town with an agenda -- save poor little jack from big , bad red . you know i love her . you know that . and still , you manage to make her feel unwelcome . that 's not like you . traci : it 's very like me to worry about you , jack , especially now , at the very beginning of your addiction recovery . my god , this is an incredibly important time for you , jack . and phyllis is being herself , too . i mean , first , she wants us all to be together so that she can convince me how much she loves you , and then she moves out , like , two seconds later . jack : you gave her no choice , traci . traci : phyllis is no pushover . she does n't run from a fight . she left here of her own volition . jack : she did n't want to come between me and my sister . traci : no . jack : i give you proof that she loves me , and you just ignore it ? traci : no , jack . i - i believe she cares about you very much . but phyllis will always choose herself first . i mean , she just did it again . she is who she was and who she will always be . she has n't changed . jack , she will never give you everything you need . [ scene_break ] summer : okay , trust me . it 's not as bad as it looks . kyle walked in at the wrong time and so did you . fenmore : oh , like you did n't want him to walk in at that exact moment . phyllis : okay , okay , okay . wait a sec -- courtney , that 's your limo downstairs , right ? yeah . okay . why does n't everybody get in it and just go away ? go -- go far away , okay ? now . close the door behind you , please . [ door closes ] phyllis : okay . so , you guys want to tell me what 's going on here -- why you 're throwing punches and drinking in my home ? what about the prom ? summer : it was lame . phyllis : well , of course it was lame . proms are lame . was this impromptu , or did you plan this little gathering ? summer : wait . just because we live at jack 's does n't mean that this is n't my home . phyllis : no , no , no , no , no . no , no . not the point . you know it . you told your dad and me you were doing something and you decided to do something else . what are you doing here ? kyle : summer texted me that she was in trouble . i came , and this guy was out of control , as usual . fenmore : oh , shut up , thor . you have no idea what you 're freaking talking about . kyle : excuse me ? ! you were all over her , and she was telling you to stop . fenmore : summer , can -- can you tell him ? phyllis : wait a second . wait a second . is that what happened ? [ sniffs ] you 're drinking . look at me . what were you doing to my daughter ? [ scene_break ] sharon : i know how hard it is around this date . nick : the weather 's so nice this time of year . [ sighs ] i used to always look forward to may . now i dread it . i just ca n't help but thinking about her . sharon : i know . i have it , too . and if you want to talk about it , i 'm always here for you . nick : thanks . sharon : is there something else going on ? maybe with avery ? nick : no . uh , things are good there , actually . i think , uh -- i do n't know . maybe it 's 'cause summer is going to prom . sharon : mm . all grown - up . that will make anyone shaky . [ chuckles ] here 's , uh , faith 's lunchbox . nick : your hands are all shaky . sharon : yeah . [ clears throat ] nick : you okay ? sharon : i ... felt like my life was on track , but now ... nick : adam ? sharon : well , not everything has to do with him , nick . nick : i know . not everything , but most things . sharon : well , not this time . it 's -- it 's a lot more . nick : how are the meds ? you feeling okay ? sharon : i have this , uh , strange , cloudy , sort of numb feeling , like i ca n't quite get close to my emotions , but if i could get closer to them , then i could work through them , and then i could feel normal again . nick : well , sometimes , keeping your emotions at a distance is n't such a bad thing . sharon : nick , this is n't about cassie or the prom . what is it ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : truth or dare ? what are you guys -- 10 ? fenmore : look -- i got dared and kissed summer , and she only freaked out when kyle walked in . and he got to play hero . she 's playing innocent damsel . i - i - it is ridiculous . summer : okay , no . it was not just a kiss , and you know that . phyllis : okay . kyle , thank you for showing up . that was really nice of you . and , oh , wow , i need to call your dad . you should n't be here when nick arrives . kyle : well , if nick wants to come at me , he can . i 'm not taking off until i 'm sure summer 's okay . fenmore : [ chuckles ] kyle : i can tell nick what i saw if i have to . summer : okay , why would you call dad anyways , okay ? it 's over . phyllis : shh . shh ! nice try . but you were having a party in my house with alcohol . your dad needs to know . fenmore : a - are we done here ? because i 'm out . phyllis : no , you 're not out . you 've been drinking . you 're not driving . i 'm calling your parents , too . come here . kyle : look , summer , i 'll stay long enough to talk to your dad , but you lied to get me here . that was n't cool . summer : no . i needed your help , and you saved me . [ scene_break ] nick : maybe thinking about cassie , for both of us -- it 's hitting us harder than we expected this year . [ cell phone rings ] nick : excuse me . it 's phyllis . hey . okay . uh , i 'm on my way . sharon : what 's wrong ? nick : it 's summer . i got to go . sharon : do you want me to take faith ? nick : uh , no . i had some stuff that i had to take care of , so amy 's already upstairs . sharon : are we on for tomorrow ? nick : absolutely . you 're not shaking anymore . sharon : not this moment . nick : sharon , you 're doing real well . and i 'm proud of you . i know that meds and the therapy and the talking can probably be a pain sometimes , but it 's all worth it , i promise you . noah and faith -- they know they can count on you . they just want you happy and healthy and okay . and so do i . [ scene_break ] carmine : you just ca n't let go . abby : [ sighs ] carmine : you dumped me , and now i 'm the one who got away . abby : excuse me ? carmine : you got yourself a new guy , so why are you in my business ? and what 's it like dating a cop ? a lot of handcuff action ? or does he let you play with his siren ? abby : who tried to choke you senseless , carmine ? carmine : well , if you want me to say a jealous husband , fine . you got me . abby : former d.a . michael baldwin ? please tell me you are n't stupid enough to mess with lauren . carmine : what do you care ? abby : [ chuckling ] you are stupid enough . my god , you are just as dumb as you are pretty . carmine : and you 're a genius . running around with a cop ? come on . what he probably makes a week , you probably spend on a pair of shoes . abby : you know that does n't matter to me . carmine : guys from the other side of the track -- they 're just for fun , not for romance . abby : i dated you , if you recall . carmine : well , look how well that turned out . abby : well , no one 's trying to crush my trachea . listen , if you have n't broken it off with lauren yet , do it now . leave her alone . carmine : it 's easier said than done . [ scene_break ] michael : all right . someone tell me what happened . now ! fenmore : do you want the truth or do you just want to hear summer and kyle spin it ? michael : you did this ? you split my son 's lip open ? kyle : yeah , i did . summer : yeah , because he had no choice , because fen was about to hit him over the head with that . michael : is that true ? answer me ! lauren : all right . all right . let 's just go -- michael : no ! just let me handle this ! for once , let me handle it ! oh . [ scene_break ] dr. watkins : sharon . sharon : dr. watkins . hi . i - i did n't realize -- how are you ? dr. watkins : i 've been wondering about you . it 's been a few weeks since we met . sharon : yeah , well , everything is good . you know , my meds are nice and level , and my support system 's been wonderful . dr. watkins : good . i 'm glad your family 's coming through for you . sharon : yeah , even nicholas . i mean , we just had a great talk . dr. watkins : good . and work 's going well ? sharon : actually , there has been a transition on that front . um , victor has decided to go back to running newman enterprises -- with adam -- and so , i just decided i - i preferred not to be there . dr. watkins : and how does adam feel about this ? sharon : it 's just business . but he has been wonderful on all other fronts . he gave me that job , you know ? i mean , which means my résumé is really strong , and , in fact , when i needed to talk , adam was a much better support system than my family was . i felt really grounded and , um ... happy . and adam was a huge part of that . dr. watkins : i have time to talk , you know , sharon . you do n't have to do this standing in the middle of a room . sharon : it 's happening again . i am so lost . [ scene_break ] lauren : here you go , fen . fenmore : no , i - i do n't -- i 'm fine . lauren : no . put an ice pack on it now . michael : uh ... [ clears throat ] uh , nick , uh ... i just want you to know how sorry we are about all this . i apologize , kyle . fenmore : [ chuckles ] i 'm the one with the ice pack , but , yeah . yeah , apologize for me . that -- that works , too . michael : we will discuss this at home . fenmore : summer , come on . summer : i do n't like this either , but things got out of hand . fenmore : just like you wanted them to . nick : hey , watch your mouth . fenmore : i thought we were going . michael : go . nick : that 's a good idea . phyllis : hey . is everything okay ? michael : um , after we talk to fenmore , i will call you . and , again , sorry . phyllis : okay . nick : so , whatever fen did ... summer : which was plenty . nick : ... you invited your friends here and you had alcohol . what did you think was gon na happen here ? you were gon na pull another one over on your parents ? and then what were you gon na do , summer ? get in your car and drive ? i do n't know how you can do this on the day before the anniversary of cassie 's death . give me your car keys . summer : okay , it 's almost graduation . nick : i do n't care . no car for one month . and what about you ? what , do you party with teenagers now ? i told you , you stay away from my kid . kyle : when are you gon na ease up on summer ? maybe if you did n't come down on her for every decision she makes , she 'd actually tell you what 's going on in her life . phyllis : uh ... [ scene_break ] alex : so , gordon , did you actually canvas the neighborhood or ... sheryl : nah . it never occurred to me to ask people if they actually saw something . you mean , like , real police work ? alex : [ chuckles ] sheryl : chief , how did this place last so long without nypd 's finest ? alex : ooh . [ hisses ] did you see that tone ? paul : yeah , yeah . alex : she should be ashamed of herself . paul : look , you guys can bust each other 's ... chops as much as you like , just so you get the job done . sheryl : i 'll take care of it . paul : do n't forget that part . alex : no , hey , i 'm trying . abby : hey . alex : hey ! abby : there you are . hey . alex : i thought you were gon na meet me at the restaurant . abby : uh ... mission accomplished . alex : oh , yeah ? what dirt did you dig up on your ex ? abby : it was so a jealous husband . alex : ohh . that will always do the trick . man , i 've dealt with those before . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , phyllis . it 's me . how about coffee tomorrow ? it 's too soon to give up on living together . we can work this out . we just have to do it at a pace that you 're comfortable with . i love you . i want you back here . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay . um , nick , he did n't mean it like that . you did n't mean it like that , right , kyle ? nick : look -- how i raise my kid is my business . and if you do n't see her as a kid , then we have a bigger problem . i already told you , you better stay away from my daughter . kyle : nick , what is it about the thought of summer and i being together that drives you so crazy ? it 's only a few years age difference . she 's 18 . do you really think that you could stop us from being together if we wanted to ? anybody ever stop you from being with the person you wanted to be with ? phyllis : okay . all right . all right . do n't ... this is -- this conversation is very productive , but it 's over . thank you , kyle . you can go now . [ door closes ] nick : is it true -- what he said ? that you do n't tell me stuff because you 're afraid i 'm gon na come down on you ? summer : yeah . only because you will . nick : what else do n't you tell me ? summer : anything that will make your head explode . it -- it 's just easier not to say anything to you . nick : it is my job to protect you . that is the whole point of being a father . summer : protect me from what ? kyle ? kyle is the one that i call when i 'm scared . kyle came and saved me . phyllis : she 's right . when it comes to kyle , you kind of act insane , nick . summer : yeah , no . what is it that whenever kyle comes anywhere near me , you go completely nuts ? [ scene_break ] sharon : so , when adam pushed me away today , it was so cold . it was so heartless . i trusted him . i let him have everything he wanted on his terms . and that makes me stupid . my judgment was way off again . i 'm starting to wonder whether i 've gotten any better at all . i 'm making the same mistakes . and yet , i thought that i was okay . dr. watkins : you have a legitimate illness that requires medication and vigilance . adam letting you down does n't mean you 're stupid . sharon : [ voice breaking ] you told me to stay away from him . you -- you did n't think it was a good idea , and i - i did n't want you to know that he and i ... i , um -- i must have known that it was a mistake . i mean , i was keeping it a secret . dr. watkins : we can get through this , you know ? you can get through this . sharon : [ crying ] i do n't want to get through it . i do n't -- i do n't want to move past . i just want to go back in time . i want to go back to when cassie was alive . everything has been just such a mess since then . dr. watkins : not everything . it 's easy to feel like you 're sinking and only see the bad . but you 've done so well regardless of adam 's behavior . you can get well again . sharon : i am so lonely . dr. watkins : you told me once that being in love felt like your safe haven . sharon : and i really wanted my health and the kids to be enough for me . i - i really , really wanted that . there 's just a part of me that really wants that other person . and nick -- you know , i 'm just somebody who he used to love . adam -- i really do n't know how he feels about me . dr. watkins : you want that safe haven -- the place you feel whole . sharon : but that ca n't keep being my only goal in life , right ? to be in love ? i need a real purpose -- something to keep me going . i have to find it , whatever that is . [ scene_break ] fen : i get pounded and humiliated , and summer just walks away . poor her . yet she set me up . michael : they said you were on top of her . fenmore : it was n't like that . it was a kiss . truth or dare with a bunch of other people in the room who dared me to kiss her . that 's all . and i swear to god , she kissed me back . until kyle busted in , and suddenly , she 's all , `` oh , no ! oh , no ! save me ! `` [ scoffs ] she arranged it . she loved it . i get this , and she gets kyle . you said if there 's someone you want to be with , do n't give up . and , yeah . yeah , yeah , you said that she 's not the right girl . so , i - i do n't want to hear any more advice or any `` i told you so 's . `` michael : son , when your heart 's broken , it feels like the hurt is never gon na go away . but it 's the heart . it goes on . and it will mend . fenmore : [ scoffs ] lauren : and then it 's stronger than ever . fenmore : just lying right to my face while your marriage is falling apart . do n't tell me how strong the heart is . do n't tell me it heals . you know it 's a lie . [ scene_break ] nick : why would n't i have a problem with you and kyle ? you are 18 years old . you 're going around having conversations about who you want to lose your virginity to . summer : okay , that was a private conversation . nick : whatever kind of relationship you think you 're gon na get from kyle , it 's not gon na be like that . he 's gon na break your heart . summer : so ? i mean it . so ? okay , wh - what ? am i gon na crumble into dust ? am i gon na wind up rocking in the corner ? okay , have n't you and mom ever had your hearts broken ? nick : i do not want you to go through that -- not with that guy . summer : okay , then what guy ? okay , and why do you always have to assume the worst ? nick : look , i love you , and i do n't want to fight about this tonight . summer : yeah , well , i am not a little girl . nick : you 're not as grown - up as you think you are , young lady . summer : [ sighs ] nick : give me your car keys . summer : mom . nick : you lied to her , and you lied to me . give me your keys now . [ keys jingle ] nick : i love you so much more than you 'll ever know . summer : okay , mom , this is ridiculous . please , you know what i mean ! phyllis : i know what you mean . i do . but what you did here tonight -- it was out of control , honestly , summer . it was wrong . summer : okay , when have you ever backed down ? when have you ever said , `` nope . i 'm sorry . i 'm not gon na take a chance ? `` i just want to take chances . i just want to try . [ scene_break ] traci : jack ? hi . i 'm gon na go to the movies . is there any chance you 'd like to join me ? jack : no , thanks . i 'll pass . traci : jack , it 's just a couple of hours -- you know , forgetting the rest of the world ? and who knows ? maybe when the lights come up , you 'll have forgotten that you 're upset with me . jack : i tell you what . pick a comedy , go laugh your head off , and then come home and tell me all about it . you can act out all the parts like you did when you were a kid . traci : i - i wish i could say that i 'm sorry that phyllis moved out . but if it was n't now , it was gon na be later . [ door opens ] traci : hi , honey . hey , i 'm going to the movies . can i talk you into going with me ? kyle : uh , no . no thanks . i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na pass . i 'll see you later , though . traci : okay . jack : hey . everything all right ? kyle : fen baldwin . and before you hear about it , i had to get physical -- self - defense . jack : sounds like he 's out of control again . kyle : yeah , and nick was all over me about summer again . jack : what is with this guy ? i - i think we 've all made it very clear to him you 're not interested in summer that way . kyle : yeah , well ... jack : `` yeah , well , `` what ? kyle : would it be so bad if i was interested in summer ? [ scene_break ] lauren : those moments matter , too , you know ? those good , beautiful , perfect moments -- they matter , michael . they matter so much more than just a handful of bad . they have to . michael : i wish that were true . lauren : [ sighs ] no , do n't -- do n't go . please . michael : i begged you not to go out that door . you went anyway . [ cell phone vibrates ] [ scene_break ] carmine : oh , come on . paul : drinking on the job ? is that to ease the pain from those strangulation marks or to ease your conscience ? that 's assuming you have one . you 're disrupting my friends ' lives , and i want you to stop . carmine : well , i have stopped . paul : i do n't think you have . carmine : i do n't care what you think . paul : you know , as chief of police , i 'm thinking about starting a stalking task force . carmine : so ? paul : well , it 's my job to keep the crime rate down , and you keep chasing michael baldwin 's wife . i do n't want anything to happen . i do n't want you to be mistaken for a stalker . carmine : oh , come on . are you serious ? are you threatening me right now ? paul : no , no . not at all . i just do n't want there to be any confusion . i do have a suggestion for you , though . why do n't you find a nice , single woman to spend some quality time with ? carmine : thanks for the advice . paul : i have some more . stay away from lauren . for good . carmine : [ sighs ] man ... [ scene_break ] fenmore : dad leave again ? lauren : [ sighs ] yeah . fenmore : what happened ? lauren : i made a mistake . [ sighs ] and i want to make it up to him . [ sniffles ] but i do n't know how . fenmore : well , remember when i was a little kid ? you told me to say , `` i 'm sorry `` -- not just say it , but mean it . that was enough . why is n't that enough anymore ? lauren : [ sighing ] come here , baby . come on . [ sighs ] fenmore : are you and dad getting a divorce ? lauren : oh , sweetie . [ cries ] i hope not . [ scene_break ] michael : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm sorry . i know that you just came in here to get a coffee , and ... dr. watkins : [ chuckles ] i 'm always happy to talk to you , sharon , whenever you need me . you will get through this , you know ? i 'm happy to discuss adjusting your meds , but you need to make your appointments . sharon : you know , i ca n't really tell you how much of this is me or it 's my brain or it 's just the fact that i really miss cassie right now . you know , i just finished telling nicholas ... when cassie died , it changed everything . a piece of my soul is gone . and i can never get it back . [ scene_break ] kyle : are you gon na come down on me , too , dad ? how could i have feelings for phyllis ' daughter ? jack : you know what ? she 's fiery , she 's impulsive , she 's beautiful -- just like her mother . she 's a terrific girl -- a - a young woman . whatever happened to that girl lindsay you were dating ? kyle : it did n't work out . why are you opposed to this ? jack : because she 's nick 's daughter . and for some reason , he does n't approve . is that really a battle you want to fight ? kyle : why does it have to be a battle ? what did i ever do to him ? nothing . he was a part of my life growing up . i just do n't see what the problem is . [ scene_break ] summer : geez , court , could you have taken off any faster ? i mean , seriously . okay , not only did my mom make me clean up the entire mess , my dad took away my car keys . yeah , oh , and fyi , i am never playing truth or dare again . yeah , fen was a complete freak . but kyle ... [ chuckles ] yeah , no . i know . he was a total hero . oh , and the best part is when you left . you know what he said to my dad ? he told my dad , `` so what if summer and i want to date ? `` yeah ! i know . i know . he totally wants me now . i knew he would . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] phyllis : hey . um , are you alone ? nick : yep . phyllis : um ... that was an evening to forget . nick : yeah . it was unbelievable . her going to the penthouse and partying with all her friends -- what the hell was she thinking ? ! phyllis : well , she 's 18 . she 's legally an adult . she 's not legal to drink . i know that . we have to talk to her about that , but , um ... you got to loosen the reins . she 's an adult . nick , you have to let her make her own decisions , and that means you have to let her make her own mistakes . nick : [ sighs ] okay . so , does summer know you 're here playing the nice mommy and , you know , trying to talk down the mean dad ? phyllis : no . but i like being the nice mommy . [ chuckles ] listen , nick , she is -- she is a young woman . you have to face that . she wants to experience life . i mean , she 's full of life and curiosity , and she just wants to live . she just does , and we can be a safety net , but we have to give her credit for being brave enough to want to try . nick : mm . [ clears throat ] she has you snowed . she gets all her friends , they bail on prom , they start drinking at the penthouse , they 're all underage . no . i 'm not gon na make nice about this . phyllis : okay , so is this just about the alcohol and the lying ? it has nothing to do with her being interested in a boy that you 're completely irrational about ? nick : she made a lot of bad decisions last year . i 'm not gon na let her keep making them . phyllis : that 's it ? nick : that 's it . phyllis : goodnight . nick : goodnight . [ clears throat ] [ sighs ] uh , yes , hi . this is , uh , nick newman . i need to come by in the morning and pick up a paternity - test kit . [ next_on ] tyler : i 'm resigning from jabot . lily : tyler , you can not quit . i wo n't let you . jill : you 're scheming and strategizing behind my back . avery : chelsea , you 're glowing . [ chuckles ] and -- wow -- starting to show , i see . | michael and lauren hug but he envisions lauren in carmine 's arms . nick looks at the paternity report just as sharon arrives . sharon notices something wrong and asks nick about it . nick reminds her that tomorrow is the anniversary of cassie 's death . a boy videotapes the whole scene at phyllis ' of kyle hitting fen in order to get him off summer . phyllis walks in and demands to know what is going on . alex and abby talk at the underground . abby sees the place on carmine 's neck and asks him what happened . michael pulls away from lauren which upsets her . michael lets lauren know that when he kisses her , he sees her with carmine . lauren asks michael to tell her what he wants her to do . michael tells her to leave him alone . carmine refuses to tell abby anything . alex gets a call and has to go back to work . abby asks carmine to tell her the truth about the place on his neck . carmine still refuses to tell her anything . jack and traci discuss how phyllis left the house without so much as a word as to why . phyllis orders summer to tell her what happened here . phyllis asks kyle what he is doing here . kyle demands the truth from fen . sharon and nick discuss cassie 's death . nick asks sharon about adam and her relationship with him and her feelings . sharon asks nick what is really troubling him . fen explains to phyllis how summer set him up . he also tells her that they had been playing truth or dare . phyllis declares that she will call nick as well as michael and lauren . nick gets a call from phyllis about summer . nick says kind words to sharon and tells her that he is proud of her . carmine accuses abby of not letting this go about him dating a married woman and guesses that it is lauren . abby advises carmine to leave lauren alone . michael and lauren arrive at phyllis ' to ask fen what went on . lauren tries to interfere but michael orders her to let him handle this . |
billy : [ whistling ] victoria : hey . i 'm home . billy : hey ! there she is . welcome home . [ chuckles ] we missed you . and , uh , johnny -- he missed you , too . but do n't worry -- he did n't cry or anything last night . uh , but he did miss you . victoria : where is he now ? billy : he 's , uh , with hannah . yeah , he 's hitting the park and all the hot spots . so , how was reed 's , uh , baseball team , huh ? victoria : ohh . adorable . [ chuckles ] and fast . he had two inside - the - park home runs . billy : [ chuckling ] wow . that 's amazing . victoria : i know . he 's got this picture that he made me promise i would show you . billy : ahh ! [ both chuckle ] billy : that 's awesome ! wow , that 's my boy -- sliding into home . you know , this was really great , vicki -- uh , you know , being here with johnny , being daddy full - time . uh , it was really great -- just , you know , waiting for you to get home and , uh , it almost felt like i was sliding into home . kelly : [ sighs ] you know , it 's creepy to stare at people in the gym . stitch : no , it 's just i have n't seen you smile in a long time . kelly : yeah , it 's funny . i kind of smile like this , uh , a lot when you 're not around . i wonder if that 's a coincidence . stitch : okay , just -- just know that i only want you to be happy -- no matter what 's happened between us . kevin : [ sighs ] chloe : hey . i 'm ready with a note from the doctor . yes , chloe has been a good little mental patient , and she even says , `` chloe wo n't have to wear the lobster bib anymore . `` [ chuckling ] come on . `` annie hall `` -- you love that joke . what 's wrong ? kevin : well , i do n't get why you had to bring the documentation down here -- like it 's not enough if i vouch for you . chloe : what ? come on . this little paper even makes it 10 times more official . kevin : yeah , but i told you i 'm on it . it 's like you 're overcompensating . chloe : no , i 'm not . why would i do that ? kevin : is this about the other night with gloria ? 'cause it is okay if you 're mad at her . she was out of control . chloe : [ sighs ] come on . i did n't even think twice about it . i mean , gloria is gloria , and she just wants everyone to be having as much sex as she is . kevin : ew , and that 's not what i meant . chloe : you mean how she called me a wackadoo . look , i 'm pretty much getting used to it . [ chuckles ] kevin : again , you should n't have to put up with that kind of stuff just because you 're married to her son . chloe : she just thinks that i 'm bringing you down , and i get it . and , honestly , i think all that is gon na change soon . chelsea : can i get you something to drink -- an iced tea or something ? lauren : no , i 'm fine . i 'm the first one ? chelsea : yeah . everybody should be on their way . lauren : boy , i have second - guessed this all night long and this morning . chelsea : but you 're here , right ? and you 're committed ? lauren : chloe 's psychiatrist knows about this , right ? chelsea : of course . i would never go against doctor 's orders . she endorsed this completely . lauren : did she say that there were any alternatives ? i mean , maybe -- maybe there 's another way . chelsea : how ? what would the other way be ? chloe is crumbling . how long until there 's nothing left ? we have to do something , and we have to do it now . victoria : you know , nothing 's changed . i 'm home . you 're gon na visit johnny , and when that 's over , you 're gon na walk out the door . billy : you know , this is where i always trip myself up because i 'm thinking , uh , that , `` i should n't press -- vicki needs time . `` but i 'm also thinking that , `` she needs to know that i 'm thinking about her -- about us -- about our family every second of the day . `` and i 'm gon na stop now . victoria : thank you . billy : except for this -- victoria : billy . billy : no , vicki , listen to me , okay ? i mean , being your husband and being a father -- it 's never felt more right to me in my entire life . victoria : please , will you stop now ? billy : victoria ... [ cell phone rings ] victoria : just take the call , okay ? whoever it is , take it . billy : chelsea , uh , i know . chelsea : are you on your way ? billy : i 'm coming right now . chelsea : you need to be here , billy . we need you . billy : okay , just hang tight . i 'm sorry . i got to go . victoria : oh . i did n't , uh , realize that you and chelsea had plans . oh , never mind . it 's really none of my business . billy : no , actually , i - i -- i 'm glad you give a damn . but it 's something i ca n't get into right now . so , uh , i 'm gon na take off , but thank you . thank you for that time with johnny . i mean , being a father -- it 's my life jacket . victoria : bye . billy : bye . [ door closes ] victoria : [ sighs ] jack : am i interrupting something ? both : no . kelly : uh , i was just , um , singing with my earbuds in , disturbing the peace . [ chuckles ] stitch : yeah , she 's noisy . uh , i got to go . uh , sing away . yeah . kelly : hey . jack : so , how about you tell me the real story between you two ? kelly : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] austin : uh , hey . how you doing ? summer : hi . you know , this is the right apartment . um , i 'm looking for my aunt avery . austin : join the club . kevin : so , what , exactly , would change about the marriage ? i mean , you 've already made it clear that it 's not about love . chloe : romantic love -- no . it 's more about you being an amazing friend . i mean , i 've had some really amazing talks with my shrink , and i think that she 's actually gon na go to the courts and -- and tell them that i 'm not loony tunes anymore . kevin : then we would n't have to be married anymore . chloe : i know , and then we 're free . i mean , then -- i do n't know -- i just feel like -- i feel like i 'm stronger . i feel like -- i feel like i 'm better . i mean , i feel like , for the first time since i 've lost delia , i feel like i can finally picture my future . kevin : chloe , that is such huge progress . chloe : i know , right ? kevin : so , what does it look like -- your future ? chloe : i 'm a whole person again . i know that i 'm not there yet -- i know it 's gon na take some time , but i think i 'm on my way . kevin : that is so great to hear . i want all of that for you , you know ? chloe : i know you do . thank you . but i got to go . i got to go 'cause , um , i got a psych appointment . wish me luck . kevin : all right . good luck . [ cell phone rings ] kevin : hey , chelsea . chelsea : kevin , hi . kevin : if you 're looking for chloe , she 's on her way to an appointment , but , uh , she probably has her phone on her . chelsea : uh , no , actually , i - i need to see you . it 's -- it 's about chloe . could you come over ? kevin : um , well , i 'm at work right now -- maybe later ? chelsea : i need to see you now . um , i - i would n't ask otherwise . it 's about saving chloe . kevin : what 's going on ? michael : oh , kevin . have a seat . kevin : what is this ? you brought all of us here ? chelsea : yes , all the people who love chloe . esther : if you think that this is a bad idea -- kevin : i do n't know what kind of idea this is because nobody 's told me anything . chelsea : i 'm sorry . i did n't think it was appropriate to discuss this with you over the phone . kevin : so then it is as bad as it looks ? lauren : we all love chloe , and watching her suffer these last few months has been brutal for us . i ca n't even imagine what it 's been for her . but , honey , it 's gone on too long . michael : we 're looking for a way to help chloe find her way back . kevin : back to what ? by sneaking around ? by talking about her ? oh , that 's gon na work out real well . esther : kevin , this is n't just talk . they want to take our chloe away from us . kevin : away where ? away to -- oh . that 's what this is about . michael : all right , you know what , kevin ? love is wonderful , but it wo n't heal chloe -- not alone . she needs intensive psychiatric care . she needs concentrated treatment . she needs to be -- kevin : she needs to be where ? where ? ! in fairview ? ! no ! no . over my dead body ! [ door opens ] chloe : ohh ! oh , my -- i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry . are you okay ? chloe : [ breathing heavily ] yes . [ chuckles ] no . no . uh , well , i 'm here , so i 'm not so fine . mm - hmm . chloe : my husband and i -- were -- were gon na try and make a baby the old- fashioned way , and , you know , fun , but not so productive . so , you know , we 're gon na do artificial insemination , and i just -- i 'm really nervous , and i have a lot of questions . well , that 's something your doctor can help you with . chloe : right , but he speaks `` doctor , `` and i just need someone to talk to me like a person . i have a couple minutes . maybe i can help ? chloe : thank you . i 'm so appreciative of that . i 'm -- i 'm sure you hear this all the time , but i ca n't wait to make this baby happen . [ chuckles ] aww . austin : so , uh , did avery tell you i 'm legit ? i 'm not , like , a burglar here to swipe her spatulas . summer : [ chuckles ] no , you better stay away from her spatulas if you know what 's good for you . austin : okay . summer : no , you 're seriously lucky , because my good friend is a cop , and i could have had you busted in a heartbeat . austin : oh . is this a guy cop or a girl cop ? summer : it should n't matter , but it 's a girl , and she 's seriously tough . austin : oh . summer : mm - hmm . austin : like your aunt . a lot of tough women in your family . summer : yeah . avery is my mom 's sister , and there 's no one tougher than my mom . people are terrified of her , actually . austin : oh , well , does she cook , too ? summer : um , there 's been some major disasters at thanksgiving , but no . my mom does n't cook anymore . you 'll be working with my aunt , so i 'm sure that you 'll hear at some point that my mom is in a coma . austin : oh , man . that 's , uh -- that 's tough . i 'm sorry . summer : thanks . [ door opens ] avery : hi ! hi , everybody ! i 'm so sorry that i 'm late . summer : hi . avery : summer , hi . summer : hi . avery : how are you ? summer : good . thank you . austin : well , great . you 're here . okay , the meter 's running . let 's go . summer : you know , i should go . we can talk later . avery : but you came all this way . summer : yeah , no , it can wait . i just -- i really wanted to talk to you about my mom and jack . kelly : look , just 'cause the doc does n't like my singing does n't mean that there 's a story there . jack : you said the two of you were close once but that you 'd had a falling- out . kelly : yeah , pretty much . jack : but you still have some connection . kelly : [ sighs ] not really . jack : `` pretty much `` ? `` not really `` ? you do n't give me a lot to work with . kelly : yes , i run into stitch every once in a while . we have a civil conversation , but , you know , that 's it . jack : but he clearly upsets you . that 's not good . kelly : are you being protective of me ? jack : would that be a bad thing ? kelly : no . [ chuckles ] it 's actually really charming . thank you . listen , you do n't have to worry about stitch . the guy 's not even on my radar most of the time , okay ? truly . jack : okay . how about lunch ? is lunch on your radar ? kelly : oh , i would love to , but i have a date with mr. hinkle . you know , the property manager , the guy that handles the apartment chelsea owns ? jack : and you 're going to take the loft ? kelly : i figured it has a good aura , now that we 've christened it with a kiss . jack : well , by all means , sign that lease right away , and do n't disturb the aura . kelly : [ chuckles ] jack : no kissing mr. hinkle . kelly : i 'll do my best . [ chuckles ] well , i 'll see you later ? jack : count on it . kelly : okay . jack : mr. hinkle ? this is jack abbott . i talked with y -- yes , sir . that 's me . well , i was hoping maybe you could help me with something . victoria : well , when i said that we should talk later ... stitch : i - i know . i probably should have waited at least 10 minutes . [ chuckles ] um , i just wanted to check and make sure you were doing okay . victoria : yeah . yeah . the flight was fine . stitch : and the nausea ? victoria : the nausea ? oh , that was just because of the food cart in the park . mean , i 've been fine since then , really . stitch : right . how you feeling otherwise ? any other symptoms ? victoria : i - i 'm not sick . i mean , do i look unhealthy , or ... ? stitch : no . you -- you look great . victoria : okay , so i do n't understand . why all of the questions ? stitch : really ? you do n't understand ? at all ? it was n't the food cart , victoria . you had morning sickness because you 're pregnant . austin : okay , we just need to get you miked , and you 're good to go . avery : oh , uh , excuse me . austin , just -- i just need a few more minutes , okay ? austin : yeah , no , that 's perfect . i actually was n't waiting for you before , and i 'm just a hologram waiting for you now , but , uh , fyi , the , uh -- the hosts from `` the talk `` -- not holograms , so you might not want to keep them waiting on the show . but , uh , i 'll just , you know , check the lights ... again . avery : okay , thanks . thanks . [ sighs ] summer : you ca n't just blow him off . avery : oh , you heard him . he has to check the lights again . and , seriously , if you need to talk , then we talk . summer : no , no , no . it 's -- it 's fine . look , you have to go do your episode , and then you have to go on national tv for `` the talk , `` which i know that 's not this second , but that 's really awesome . avery : okay , it is awesome . thank you . but right now we 're talking about your mom and jack . so , what has you so upset ? summer : um , jack 's dating , and it 's not random dates . he 's dating one woman . avery : oh . summer : yeah . and i freaked out , and then he canceled the date , but then i felt guilty , and then i kind of gave him my blessing . avery : but you 're not okay with this ? yeah . i know how this feels . um , listen , you ca n't expect somebody to stay frozen in time , right ? not even someone as devoted to phyllis as jack has been . and i think it 's very brave that you gave him your blessing , and maybe someday soon , you 'll even mean it . it 'll be good for both of you . and if jack is really ready to care for someone new , then you could n't have stopped that in the end . feelings -- they just do n't work like that . kelly : mr. hinkle ? [ violin playing ] kelly : [ chuckles ] oh , mr. hinkle . you should n't have . stitch : okay , you were vomiting , then i saw you at the hospital . i thought it might be something more than food poisoning , so i got confirmation . victoria : confirmation ? stitch : from your file . victoria : are you kidding me ? you looked in my medical file ? stitch : i know i crossed a line , and i 'm sorry . victoria : you 're sorry ? i could report you right now . i am on so many boards at the hospital , i could have you fired by dinner . stitch : okay , it would n't change the fact that we had sex , did n't use protection , and ... victoria : and that gave you a right to invade my privacy ? i do n't think so . stitch : okay , look at me . look at me . i need to know , victoria . is this baby mine ? chelsea : kevin . kevin : she lost her daughter ! this is how you want to help her ? ! talking behind her back , ganging up on her , planning an ambush ? ! chelsea : no , that 's not what this is . this is -- this is a show of love . esther : it wo n't feel like love to chloe . kevin : do you even know her ? you 're supposed to be her best friend . you know how betrayed and hurt and lonely she has been -- so lonely that i ca n't even look at her , and this is how you want to fix it ? ! esther , come on ! you know ! esther : i do know . chloe 's always been so -- so prickly , and now when she needs us the most -- oh , no , no , no . this is just gon na break her heart . lauren : okay , esther , we all know how much you love chloe , but as a mother , you have to understand you have to be strong when your daughter has lost her way . esther : i have watched this poor girl suffer all this time . we all promised to be there for her ! michael : if chloe simply accepted the fact that she needs more intensive psychiatric care , this would be a moot point , but she does n't see it . she ca n't . lauren : she 's been lying to herself and to us . chelsea : kevin , she 's pretending she can do this on her own , but she 's -- she 's so confused . she does n't even know what she wants anymore . esther : my baby is broken . i want her to be okay . michael : i know . i know . this is so difficult , but you 're on board with this . you are , right ? esther : [ sighs ] kevin : fine . good . great . that 's -- that 's great , esther , but it does n't matter ... [ clears throat ] ... because i am her guardian , i am her husband , and i say no . michael : an agreement you entered into to help chloe recover . this is what will do that . kevin : says you -- not me , the only person here who actually gets a vote . so , if you want to go through with this , take me to court . leave chloe out of it . michael : all right , you 're protective of chloe , but helping her -- letting her sink further into the abyss -- that 's not the answer ! kevin : she 's getting better . lauren : because she has n't cut up a dress today or kidnapped a child ? come on ! kevin : no , because she -- she says she has hope now , all right ? she told me that , for the first time , she can finally envision her future again . billy : you want to know what the future looks like ? another baby -- our baby . chloe wants to get pregnant by me and have another delia . jack : you did n't have time for lunch , and yet lunch you shall have . kelly : oh , wow . well , you said you 'd court me . is this all you got ? jack : oh , you ai n't seen nothing yet . kelly : [ chuckles ] well , i 'm -- i 'm pretty dazzled , so if there 's more , warn me . i 'm sensitive . jack : food , flowers , conversation . kelly : oh , about mr. hinkle ? jack : [ chuckles ] no . kelly : what did you do with him ? jack : about my new favorite subject -- you . we do n't really know that much about each other . kelly : well , uh , let 's see . ur degree at harvard -- let 's , uh -- was it magna or summa cum laude ? jack : my degrees ? oh , my . have you been webstalking me ? kelly : you forget -- i had to write your board - member bio for the foundation , so while i was researching pertinent information such as education , military service , various charitable endeavors , i stumbled across , um , net worth , ex- wives , and various scandals , and an arrest or two . jack : mm , scandals , exes , and arrests , oh , my . kelly : [ chuckles ] jack : did it say anything about my undeniable charm , my joie de vivre ? any pictures of me as prince charming at the town costume ball ? god , i hope there are none of those . kelly : [ chuckles ] no , i guess i 'll have to do a little more digging . jack : and what about you ? any exes , any scandals , stories i should know ? kelly : oh , i 'm afraid i fall into the category of very boring . jack : oh , i do n't believe that for a second . come on . out with it -- the truth , the whole truth . kelly : huh . [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] stitch : please . i need to know . am i the father ? victoria : i just do n't know . i mean , the baby could be billy 's . yes , okay , yes . i was with both of you too close to tell . i mean , they told me that i could n't have any more children . that 's what the doctors said . and i saw fertility specialists , and i had the shots . and it was all just so frustrating . and i know -- i know -- i know how much having a child would mean to you because you ca n't see max . but look at billy . he 's lost an entire lifetime of being a father . and i 'm still married to him . and if this child is yours , that marriage is over . i wanted a baby so badly . i prayed for a miracle . and now i 've got it . [ voice breaking ] but now -- now i do n't know . stitch : [ sighs ] victoria : [ sobbing ] kevin : no . no , there 's no way . maybe chloe said something about another baby , but there is no way she meant that you and her should -- billy : kevin , she straight up asked me for my ... genetic material , so , yes , she did . okay ? and when i told her no , she slipped something in my drink to give it another shot . kevin : or maybe you got drunk and hit on her ! that is your default . billy : not this time . chelsea : chloe wants a baby , kevin . we 've h several conversations about it , and she told me that she had a donor picked out . kevin : him ? lauren : kevin , i 'm so sorry . kevin : no , no , it 's fine ! look , i get it ! chloe 's not in love with me , but she 's not in love with you , either , pal ! billy : no , she 's not . it 's nothing like love . chloe and i made delia , so in her head , she 's hoping that lightning will strike twice , and her whole life will be perfect again . chelsea : i do n't know about the part about putting something in his drink , but the rest is true , kevin . kevin : [ sighs ] uh , that part actually makes sense . [ sighs ] gloria had these -- these drops -- this aphrodisiac , and , uh ... chelsea : [ sighs ] michael : it was a desperate act , kevin . it was an irrational , unbalanced act . you do see that , right ? billy : i know grief , okay ? i know all the -- the stupid , awful decisions i 've made . kevin : yet nobody is cornering you , calling you crazy . billy : because everything i 've done is awful -- it 's destructive and knee - jerk and selfish , but chloe -- it 's not about grief . it 's not that she 's sad . she has created this new vision of the world that does n't make any sense . michael : and now she wo n't get a baby from billy . then what will chloe do ? how much more desperate will she become ? kevin : she said she could see her future . lauren : but what happens when that future does n't come , honey ? who is she gon na hurt then ? herself ? esther : [ voice breaking ] i ca n't lose her . i ca n't . kevin : okay . michael : make the call . chelsea : [ exhales deeply ] it 's ringing . chloe : chelsea ? hi . chelsea : hey , chloe . um , [ exhales deeply ] i was wondering if we could talk -- maybe if you could , um , come over ? chloe : okay . uh , where ? your place ? what about the restraining order ? chelsea : uh , actually , connor is out with the new sitter . chloe : of course . wow . so , you 're really ready to try this friend thing out , huh ? chelsea : [ sniffles ] [ voice breaking ] i am your friend , chloe . chloe : what about the restraining order ? did it go away ? chelsea : let 's just talk about all that when you get here , okay ? chloe : great . wow , this is just -- this is such a great day . i mean , this is -- this is like a sign . my shrink -- i mean , she actually just rescheduled , so i have plenty of time . i 'm on my way . chelsea : see you soon . [ sniffles ] [ sighs ] michael : all right , people , this is the most loving thing we can do for her . we let her know that we 're worried about her actions , but we let her know that we still love her , and we 're not gon na abandon her . esther : okay . oh , we have to do it for delia , to help make her mommy whole again . chelsea : i almost lost it . i hate lying to her . billy : listen . you are her friend . you 're proving that to her right now . chelsea : it 's not true that everything you did was dumb and selfish . billy : yeah , it is . oh , do n't cut me any slack . i do n't deserve it . you know , victoria got home today , and , uh , i almost forgot why she left . it was just me welcoming home my wife , looking at pictures of reed . and then i packed my bag , and i left the house . chelsea : things can change in a heartbeat , billy . we both know that . billy : yeah , i know . they can change for the better or worse . it 's just i get this feeling something 's up with vicki . victoria : i 'm so sorry . i should n't do this . stitch : no , no , it 's -- it 's okay . victoria : no , it 's not okay . i should not be dumping all of this on you . i just do n't have any answers , okay ? i am so sorry . stitch : look at me . look at me . look at me . victoria : what ? stitch : we 'll figure it out . this was the first step -- just putting it out in the open . victoria : i know . no one really knows . i mean , unless you told somebody -- did you ? stitch : no . no , of course not . your pregnancy -- your news . i just want to be here -- whatever you need . victoria : whatever i need -- i just need for you to not say anything to anybody . please ? especially not billy . kelly : oh , okay . paint drying , grass growing -- that 's me , if you take out the last miserable few years . jack : so , tell me about the paint - drying period . kelly : well , i went to college , um , and when i was there ... um , my father died . jack : well , that is n't just paint drying . that 's -- that 's a lot of loss at a very young age . kelly : yeah . it was terrible , honestly ... and pretty shocking . after that , i just wanted stability more than anything , and i rushed into a marriage that i -- i do n't know -- probably should n't have , and -- and then there was sam . and he was like just the sun bursting through the clouds . made everything i 'd been through worthwhile . jack : and then you lost him . kelly : yeah . and then ... i lost my husband . just -- we were n't strong enough to handle it , i guess . [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] boy , do i know how to bring down a room , or what ? jack : no , no , no . listen to me . this is the stuff of life . kelly : [ sighs ] jack : our past makes us who we are . kelly : what about the future ? you know , maybe we can focus on that . kind of feels good to have one . jack : it does feel good , does n't it ? i 'd almost forgotten . summer : [ sighs ] yeah , you 're right about my dad . thank you . you know , i 'm gon na go -- um , unless i could watch you make cooking magic ? i swear -- i wo n't say a word . avery : wait . you want to be here ? summer : yeah , i want to see you in action . avery : okay , come here . i 'm really behind , and i really need help , and i think that i 'm really ticking austin off , so would you stay ? would you stay and help me prep for the episode ? summer : really ? avery : yeah . summer : i - i mean , yeah . i can follow directions . i can be a self - starter . i mean , hilary and kelly both said so at the fashion show . avery : you do n't have to sell me . you 're already hired . summer : oh , okay . avery : thank you . austin , i want you to meet our newest production assistant . austin : great . the more the merrier . you 're seriously trending because of `` the talk , `` and you have n't even appeared yet . 100 new followers in the last hour . avery : oh . what is it ? austin : uh , nothing . we need to get started . we 're losing light , people . avery : well , it 's -- we 're shooting indoors . what was that ? what is it ? austin : nothing . avery : you know , we 're gon na go a lot slower if you make me find it myself . austin : okay , uh , tough girl . you 're not gon na like it , though . avery : [ sighs ] avery : 4mj again . this guy needs a life . summer : who -- who is 4mj ? austin : he 's an odd fan of avery 's . summer : ah , a fan or a creepy `` stan `` ? avery : hmm ? summer : you know , stalker / fan . no ? okay , can i -- can i see ? avery : no . it 's not creepy . it 's just annoying , and it 's not even that . it 's -- it 's nothing . summer : `` so you 're going to ' the talk ' today . def . some things you wo n't share with the world . `` wait -- what does that mean ? avery : i have no idea , and i do n't care . hopefully , he will get bored , and he 'll just go away . [ slow violin music playing ] [ cheery fiddle music playing ] jack : [ chuckles ] kelly : [ chuckles ] jack : you give a guy a c - note to keep the music going , and what do you get ? kelly : [ chuckles ] jack : a musical cold shower . let me see what i can do about this . kelly : no , no , no , no . leave it . [ chuckling ] i like it . it 's happy . so am i . stitch : no one will hear about your pregnancy from me if yore sure you do n't want anyone to know . victoria : no , i do n't . i just need some time to think . stitch : and you 'll have it . victoria : [ sighs ] stitch : and if you need to talk , i - i can do that -- as a doctor , as a friend . i 'm right here . victoria : you 're not angry that i did n't tell you ? stitch : you sure you 're not angry i dug into your personal life ? victoria : i do n't have the energy to be angry . i am too busy being completely freaked out . stitch : it 's gon na be okay . victoria : what 's gon na be okay ? the pregnancy ? things happen -- i know that firsthand . people finding o -- how they 'll react -- billy -- this is all such a huge mess . it is . stitch : it 's still your miracle . remember that . look , you -- you can do this , victoria . you can get through all of it . and i 'm gon na be here -- whatever you need . victoria : [ chuckles ] chelsea : billy , of course there are things victoria 's not saying . i 'm sure there are several things she just , you know , does n't have the words for . billy : yeah , well , i know her . she 's got a lot of words . chelsea : [ sighs ] she knows you . so why do n't you just give her some time -- you know , give her time to come up with the right words to tell you whatever it is you think she 's concealing and just be the husband that she deserves ? be the man that you say you want to be . billy : that 's a piece of cake . you know , between all of this and -- and that , [ sighs ] it 's just a party . chelsea : i know . i want to run from this , too , but chloe needs us . billy : yeah . chelsea : [ sighs ] okay , you guys . [ sighs ] she 's gon na be here soon . lauren : right . it 'll be hard . i mean , we know that . but we owe it to chloe , and we can get her and each other through this . chelsea : can i get anybody , like , a water or something to drink ? esther : you do n't have to play hostess , chelsea . we ca n't pretend this is a tea party . it 's an intervention . ew , an intervention . what a cold and awful word . kevin : i told chloe that marrying her was a mistake , because at least at fairview , she would have gotten some -- some help , and i feel like now we 're back at the beginning . maybe i slowed her down -- not getting her more help sooner . billy : and , hey , i 've been to that place . it 's gon na be rough for chloe , but her therapist signed off on this , so we just have to suck it up and do whatever it takes . chelsea : it 's true . if we do n't get chloe some real help now ... who knows what she might do next ? [ next_on ] avery : my relationship with dylan comes first , and if the producers do n't like that , then they can find a new host . ian : the case wo n't be retried in madison or anyplace else , and i 'll be free to enjoy the coffee and my son 's company in this fine establishment . | victoria returns from her trip to washington . billy welcomes her home . at the athletic club gym , ben walks in and sees kelly smiling , something that he has n't seen in a while . jack walks up and wonders what is going on between them . chloe visits kevin at the police department and lets him know about her trip to the psychiatrist . kevin asks chloe how she is after her confrontation with gloria a couple of days before . lauren visits chelsea to discuss chloe and to try to get help for her . chelsea declares to lauren that they have to do something to help chloe . victoria tells billy that nothing has changed between them . billy gets a call from chelsea to meet her at the condo . victoria is surprised that billy is seeing chelsea . jack asks ben and kelly if he is interrupting them . ben quickly leaves . jack asks kelly how long she and ben have known each other . summer goes to visit avery and finds marcus there instead . chloe is happy about how things are going with her psychiatrist and her sessions . michael , lauren , esther , kevin , and chelsea meet at her condo to discuss how they can get help for chloe . kevin is dead set against the idea of institutionalizing chloe in order to get her help . chloe purposely bumps into a nurse at the hospital and asks her about artificial insemination . the nurse offers to help her with whatever she needs to know . summer lets marcus know that avery and her mom are sisters . jack defends kelly when he thinks that ben is harassing her . jack invites her to lunch but she tells him that she has a meeting with the manager of the condo . ben visits victoria to check on her . |
christine : you ca n't take that personally . paul : `` police incompetence `` ? i am the police . how can i not take it personally ? christine : your investigation has some obstacles . all investigations have obstacles . huh . in fact , there are a few of your obstacles right now . paul : those kids have been obstructing this case every step of the way , and this is where it 's gon na end . let 's -- get in here , please . summer : you wanted to talk to us ? kyle : is there any news ? paul : just stop talking and listen . this has gone on far too long . i am in charge of this investigation , and you are not . i will tell you exactly what you need to know and when you need to know it , so i need you to shut up and listen to me . and if any one of you have a problem with that , i will be more than happy to escort you down the hall and put you in a holding cell . have i made myself clear ? ! victor : it was you , was n't it ? you murdered those two people , did n't you ? jack : you ca n't be serious . victor : the dna of a former drug lord was linked to both crimes . jack : two rich kids i never set eyes on -- what possible reason could i have for killing them ? victor : austin travers was making a documentary exposing the newmans and the abbotts . he stumbled upon something . the killer wanted to get ahold of the computer . jack : well , it sounds like if anyone has a motive ... it 's you . nikki : [ slurring ] no , no , no , no -- no more coffee . done with coffee . neil : i guess you could always pick up a real drink , right ? what 's that gon na get you ? nikki : you know , neil , i played the very dutiful wife for all these years ... and i 'm done . i can not do it anymore . neil : victor -- he put you in this bad situation . i know that , all right ? he pressured you into witnessing a merger contract that jack never signed . it was very manipulative . it was very unfair . what i 'm saying is that you drank because you wanted to drink and the merger contract was just an excuse to drink . nikki : do n't you understand that i do n't want to be that person ? neil : i do n't want to be an alcoholic , either , but i am . nikki , i have a choi -- you have a choice . nikki : well , thank you . thank you for ... helping me get it together before ... it went further . neil : okay . enough is enough , and too much is foolish . this is crap here . your life is totally spinning out of control , and it 's going from bad to worse . you know what you need to do , nikki . chelsea : wow . that 's so great . and you 're right - it really is a miracle , after being told it could n't happen -- getting pregnant . it must be overwhelming . sage : yeah , it is overwhelming , but in a good way . lots of planning and nesting . nick : yeah . we 're checking out new homes for sage . chelsea : just you ? nick : yeah . she 's gon na live alone , but we 're gon na raise the baby together . this child will have whatever he or she needs , which is both parents . sage : well , we have a lot to do , so ... adam : before you guys go , there 's something i , uh , have to ask -- something i need to know . paul : further testing by the fbi shows that there 's no dna match with the former drug kingpin . now , i had my suspicions . i could n't understand why someone on the fbi 's most wanted list would have any interest at all in austin and courtney . kyle : who sent the envelope to fen ? summer : yeah . who blackmailed him into drugging us ? paul : we have no new leads . i 'm working very closely with the fbi agent who 's heading the case . mariah : t blind leading the clueless . kevin : mariah . christine : i think you all need to get a clue . mariah : what ? ! there 's a killer out there , and we know nothing ! paul : you covered up a murder . you ignored my instructions . you did everything you possibly could to hinder this investigation . and you have the audacity to ask me why we do n't have a suspect in custody ? ! victor : i would n't murder someone over a petty exposé . that 's absurd . jack : oh , i 'm sure you have plenty of people to do your dirty work for you . victor : austin travers ... was married to my granddaughter , and my grandson was just about to marry that pretty blond officer that worked for paul williams when she was killed , so this is personal . now , i 'm not a killer . but when it comes to protecting my family , there are no limits . jack : that sounds remarkably like an admission . victor : it should sound to you like a warning . jack : if the truth got out about what you did to the real jack abbott ... victor : it 's a secret that you 're eager to protect , are n't you ? jack : you 'd be the one rotting behind bars . victor : i know about your history . i know about your proclivity for violence . i know the extent you would go to to change your identity . jack : your idea , remember ? victor : listen , amigo -- it must have been an enormous relief to finally be off the list of the 10 most wanted by the fbi . now that they have dna , your dna , you 'll jump right back to the top of that list . neil : you ca n't keep doing this . you need to go to rehab . nikki : no , no , no . i am not doing that to my family . neil : your family is gon na understand where this is coming from . your family will support you . they 'll be grateful that you took this leap of faith . nikki : oh , yeah , right , until they 're accosted by those tabloid vultures . neil : you 're very worried about everyone else 's feelings instead of being worried about you . the only thing you 're worried about is where that next drink is coming from . nikki : oh , stop it ! you 're projecting . i had a slip . neil : and you 're in the middle of a slip . it 's potentially a long and dangerous one . nikki : you know , you do n't get it ! you do n't get that this affects more than just me ! i have my kids . victoria and nicholas -- they have just started to pull their lives together , and summer and noah , my god -- the losses that they have suffered . the last thing they need is to deal with more chaos . neil : all right . well , then , we 'll come up with a reason for you , what , to go away for 30 days . it does n't matter what it is . it can be going overseas for charity . it can be tracing your family r -- hey , you could be training for the olympics ! nikki : you are so missing the point here . neil : whatever the excuse , it 's not important . nikki : i have my family to consider ! neil : i will help you . i 'll cover for you at work . i 'll help you in any way i can . nikki : damn it , neil ! i am not going to rehab , so shut the hell up about it ! nick : what is it you 'd like to know ? adam : well , it 's just when chelsea and i came in here , you guys were talking about the baby . i was n't -- i just was n't aware if you guys were going public with this information or not . nick : well , sharon knows . i felt like it was important she knew . and it 's only a matter of time . thanks for asking . adam : yeah . i want to respect your wishes . sage : this is still the beginning for us . we 're still processing the news . chelsea : we will keep it private -- promise . adam : i know there 's been some tension between us recently , and i know that i have n't always handled things with the bingham grace and charm , but now that there 's a baby involved , that 's what 's important -- the well - being , the health of the baby , so ... i guess what i 'm trying to say is congratulations . chelsea : yeah . congratulations . sage : thank you so much . nick : yeah . thanks . uh , we should go . sage : okay . bye . chelsea : bye . adam : bye . chelsea : ooh ! well ... i 'm sure that must have been kind of hard on you , considering you wanted kids of your own . adam : sage and i were never in love . a kid deserves two parents ... chelsea : yeah . adam : ... a stable home . chelsea : that 's definitely the ideal situation . that 's what i wanted for my son , but sometimes life does n't work out that way . not every kid gets the dream life . adam : well , for connor , that dream 's alive and well . nikki : what really matters here is that i am serious about my recovery . walk the walk . neil : i could n't agree more . nikki : i do n't need rehab to do that . i mean , i certainly do n't need that public ridicule and [ sighs ] that indignity . neil : yeah , i like that word , `` indignation . `` if you do n't get help , how are you gon na feel when you wake up in the morning after a blackout and you do n't remember a damn thing ? you got your family and friends everywhere , and all they can do is tell you about your ugly behavior the night before . these are the people that you claim you want to protect . nikki : i will get a sponsor , and i will work the program . neil : sure , you will , and you 're gon na sneak off to the occasional meeting . what 's that gon na get you ? nikki : you know , you ca n't force me to do this any more than i could force you to do it . we all know where that ended up . you were drunk , you grabbed my steering wheel , and we hit christine and she lost her unborn child . that happened because of you . neil : ohh . this is the part of the story where , after talking to you for a long , long time , i get pissed off and i decide that i 'm gon na leave , and what do you decide ? you decide you 're gon na pick up a bottle and you 're gon na drink and you 're gon na drink more and maybe you wo n't leave this room alive . i 'm not gon na force you to do anything . i 'm just gon na simply remind you that you 're not alone in all this . you see , victor needs you much more than he 'll admit . you 've got children , you 've got grandkids , and they 're all looking up to you , and your job is to help navigate them through life . you are the matriarch . you are the example . now , my guess is that you want this , that you really need this . it 's your choice . sage : okay . we need some more lemons , triple sec , and tomato juice . nick : you are doing a fantastic job of not talking about what 's really on your mind . sage : and check the ice . nick : i know it 's early in the pregnancy and you did n't want to talk to anyone about it , especially your ex . sage : well , like you said , your ex knows . it was only a matter of time . nick : sharon and i are not together right now , but it was complicating , talking to her about it . sage : well , there is no comparison with gabe . nick : there was n't a baby , but you two had a connection . sage : it was a marriage of convenience . i do n't want to worry about what he thinks or how he feels about this . this pregnancy was n't supposed to be able to happen , and ... it feels a little fragile . adam : connor 's an amazing kid . he 's got a dream life , and it 's all because of you . chelsea : oh , i do n't -- the dream part of the equation is all thanks to connor . i mean , i do my best , but i 'm no tiger mom . adam : that 's a good thing that you 're not programming the kid for success . chelsea : i do n't know . i see all these mothers in the park , you know , with their flash cards , teaching their babies mandarin between breastfeeding sessions , and i 'm just happy i can get his pants on right . adam : `` happy `` being the operative word , yes . that kid 's life is full of joy and wonder . he 'll have plenty of time to be the victim of expectations soon enough , right ? newman curse ? chelsea : newman curse ? adam : yeah . chelsea : that 's what adam called it . adam : yeah , you mentioned that to me before . plus , i 've seen victor in action , and , i tell you , connor 's lucky to have you . you 're too strong to be controlled by victor , too smart to be manipulated . and that 's why he 's lucky to have you as a mom . chelsea : i wonder if sage knows what she 's in for . it took me a long time to have a good relationship with the man , but the reality of the situation is he is going to be the grandfather of that child . jack : i 've been kind of busy , victor , following your orders , doing your bidding all around town . i did n't have time to stalk and kill these two kids . victor : on the contrary . you 've been conspicuously absent from your job . jack : to spend time with my son , which you wanted . victor : you know that 's b.s . you 've been off doing who knows what ? jack : okay . look , i have done some improvising -- maybe too much -- but it was n't gon na fly , me just imitating jack abbott . there were bound to be inconsistencies . i was covering those inconsistencies with my actions . i did not kill those kids . victor : your dna just kind of showed up ? jack : if i had to guess , i would say that you probably gave the police my dna to keep me in line . that was n't necessary . i 've already taken steps . victor : what kind of steps ? jack : the abbotts -- i have assured them that i am totally focused on the family company . no more kicking back , no more midday golf breaks . i 'm committed . i have convinced them that my inconsistencies are based on my near- death experience in the underground . victor : you want me to just accept this ? jack : look , you 've built exit ramps for yourself all through this process . i want this to work . i 've come through for you . i came straight to you with the gabriel bingham thing , and i am still in a perfect position to find out who he really is . victor : you 're good . you 're really good , are n't you ? do you think you 're pulling the wool over my eyes ? from now on , bandido , you 're gon na act like jack abbott and you 're gon na get your ass into this office every day and you devote your time to business . you got it ? and you become assertive , the way jack abbott does . jack : i am well aware of what 's at stake -- for both of us . victor : from now on -- last warning i give you -- you do exactly as i tell you . no games , no improvisation . is that clear ? jack : you have more than my word . you will have my actions . chelsea : i may have potential as a mom , but as a fashion designer , not so much -- at least according to victoria . adam : yeah , well , you know , victoria is upset that her father promoted me -- gave me the same title as her . you got caught in the middle of that whole thing . her shooting down your idea for a children 's clothing line -- that was -- that was a message she was sending to me . chelsea : a message that you have lousy taste in fashion ? adam : it 's got to get you on some level , right ? chelsea : i 'll live . you really think you know me well , do n't you ? adam : well , i 've learned something about artists ' artistic temperament , and i definitely have an eye for real talent . chelsea : just your unbiased opinion . adam : victoria 's angry . it 's not about you . chelsea : ugh . i should n't let it get to me so much . it 's just , you know , when you care about your work and you put your heart into it , when you believe in it ... adam : yeah . let me ask you a question . do you , um -- do you believe in it any less after how she reacted ? chelsea : no . adam : why do n't you take it to jack ? chelsea : go over victoria 's head ? adam : i think it 's worth fighting for . chelsea : that 's actually not a bad idea . maybe i will . thank you . adam : thank you for what ? chelsea : i mean , you just said what i needed to hear . it 's like you knew exactly what to say . adam : huh . chelsea : you have no idea how much that means . summer : i mean , if we had gone to the police in the beginning , then they may have caught the killer by now . and who knows ? courtney may still be with us . kyle : no , you do n't know that . summer : it was because of me that we decided to cover up austin 's murder in the first place . mariah : as tempting as it is to let you blame yourself , princess -- kyle : could you just lose the chip on your shoulder for one second ? mariah : her life is in danger , and you 're upset with me because i do n't want to join the pity party ? or -- i 'm sorry -- is this your version of foreplay , kyle ? kyle : you have serious issues . you know that ? mariah : i am not playing along with summer 's attempts to gain sympathy when real danger is out there . it might not be scarface who 's out to get us , but somebody murdered two of our friends , and i 'm gon na focus on that . kevin : whoa . look , something about this just does n't add up . dna gets run through codis , then cross - referenced through the fbi database . the lab looks for genetic markers and unique patterns . mariah : nothing of what you 're saying is making sense . kevin : something does n't come up as a match unless it 's an actual match . summer : so , you 're saying someone might have changed it ? paul : so , the fbi takes over the case , and , suddenly , we do n't have a hit . i do n't understand it . i was gon na mention something , but i did n't want to do it in front of kevin and all his little buddies . christine : as the da , i am asking you to put that on hold . paul : why ? christine : so i can wish my husband happy birthday . come here . [ chuckles ] i have to say , i did n't know whether i should make plans or not , with the turn in the case , so ... paul : no , it 's better that you did n't , i guess , everything considered . a lot different from last year , huh ? you made such wonderful plans -- champagne and a room at the club . christine : and we both blew out that candle together ... and made the same wish that i 'd be pregnant . paul : i know . nikki : i should n't have said what i said to you about the accident -- christine , the baby . i 'm sorry . neil : it 's okay . it was my fault . if i had n't been drinking , i would n't have caused that accident . that 's the reality . nikki : i had no right throwing it in your face . neil : it was the booze talking . nikki : i am serious about my recovery . neil : i know what it means to take this next step . [ knock on door ] nikki : who could that be ? oh . victor : i do n't like the way we left things . what 's going on here ? neil : all right , victor , look -- this is n't what it looks like . i heard that nikki was staying here . i came by to see her . i just wanted to discuss things with her , and i had my concerns . victor : you would do well to focus ... on the job i hired you for . do n't you worry about my personal life . neil : we 've been friends a long time now , and nikki does n't stop being my friend just because i 'm working with you . you remember the court case . come on ! she 's a big advocate . i owe her . victor : and this is how you return the favor -- by having all this booze around ? nikki : oh , victor , do n't . victor : commiserating over the minibar ? nikki : stop it . victor : are you determined to drag her down to the gutter with you ? i guess misery likes company . neil : no . that 's not what this is about . victor : neil , i would like you to leave now , okay ? nikki : it 's okay . thanks again . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] nikki : okay . go ahead and tell me . tell me how weak i am . tell me how much i 'm gon na embarrass the family . victor : why do you let him drag you down like this ? nikki : this is not neil 's fault ! this is your fault ! victor : my fault ? nikki : yes ! i drank this because of the lie you made me tell ! and i drank this one to try to drown the guilt ! let 's see . this one -- i took this one -- i drank it to try to kill the pain ... that you always cause , the way you treat our kids ! you manipulate them ! you control them ! the way you rejected my son and you tried to ruin him ! and all along , i just stood by , and i - i protected you . i made excuses for you . why the hell i did that , i do n't know ! neil was here tonight -- he did n't have one drop of liquor ! he was here to help me , unlike you ! victor : you 're coming home with me . nikki : i am not your lackey . i do n't take orders . victor : you 're coming home with me . you need help . nikki : no . victor : pack your bag . nikki : i told you i 'm not going anywhere . [ knock on door ] jack : come in ! chelsea : hey . i know you 're busy , but could you spare a few minutes ? jack : for our top fashion designer ? chelsea : well , nice to think you think so . jack : something happen while i was away ? chelsea : well , i came up with a new concept for a children 's line . i put together a whole proposal -- research , designs , budget . jack : do you have it with you ? chelsea : yeah . here . i mean , it took months of work before i put my name on it . you know i always only want to give you my best , jack . i have a very strong work ethic . jack : yeah . that 's why we value you . chelsea : well , then i showed it to victoria , and she rejected it . i mean , she barely even looked at it . jack : did she give you a reason ? chelsea : she said she wants to focus on a men 's line . so , that was a tough pill to swallow , but the name on the label says , `` chelsea lawson by jabot , `` so i started making designs for the men 's line . you know me , jack , and i 'm a hard worker and i want to be a team player . jack : but ? chelsea : i mean , i just worry . i do n't think these designs are gon na fare any better with victoria . jack : what exactly are you saying , chelsea ? kevin : dna tests are almost always conclusive . there 's no such thing as a false positive on these tests . summer : but someone could falsify the results . kevin : exactly . kyle : the point is , though , that these test results can only be changed deliberately , after the fact . summer : well , who would do that ? not paul . kyle : i mean , he had legitimate motive . austin shot him , right ? mariah : no , paul does n't seem like the type of police chief to be consumed by revenge . summer : plus he really liked courtney . kyle : maybe he did it for a price . i do n't know . kevin : no . no . not a chance . but ... he may have misled us and told us the dna did n't match . summer : well , why would he lie to us ? kyle : yeah . kevin : if he found some new evidence on the killer ... mariah : he wanted us to stay out of it so we were n't running around town , talking about the big , bad drug lord ... kevin : thus tipping off the big , bad drug lord . paul is trying to protect us . kyle : [ sighs ] or the fbi lied to him , too . summer : yeah , but how can we be sure ? kevin : there 's a way . sage : i was shocked at how well you took the news when i told you i was pregnant . nick : this baby ... our baby ... is a miracle . sage : not everybody 's gon na feel that way . i know you think that faith is gon na love the idea of being a big sister . nick : she will ... eventually . sage : what about the other newmans when they find out you knocked up a girl you hardly know ? nick : in my family , this does n't even come close to qualifying as a scandal . i mean , honestly , it 's not in the top like 58ish . sage : i 'm serious . your dad , your mom , victoria -- what are they gon na do ? nick : look , if anyone in my family gives you any grief , if they even look at you funny , you know what i 'm gon na do ? i 'm gon na step in and look right back at them funny ... funny ... funnier . sage : [ laughs ] nick : look , we 're happy , and we 're in this together , and that 's really all that matters , right ? who cares what anyone else in my family thinks about this ? christine : i 'm sorry . paul : we lost a child . there 's no time table on grief . we 're doing the best we can . one day at a time . christine : right . okay . so , listen , i do -- i do kind of have a surprise . i was looking for some flights online , trying to figure out how this place could run itself without us for a few days , 'cause we just -- we need to get away , just the two of us . paul : okay . we can do that . just -- i just ca n't do it now . christine : i know . i know . when the time 's right . paul : i really have to go to washington and verify the fbi 's story that there is no match with this marco annicelli . you know , i 'm gon na call in a few favors . i think they owe me that . christine : okay . have you reached out to ronan ? paul : well , i 've called to his office at homeland security , so ... christine : yeah , and i 'm gon na try a few of my contacts at the d.o.j . maybe they 'll figure out where this information originated . at least it 's a start . paul : you know , i 've got a better idea . why do n't you clear your calendar , just like you planned , and , uh ... come with me ? christine : [ chuckles ] paul : i know it 's not the trip that you had in mind , but -- christine : you can count me in . [ both chuckle ] paul : okay . mariah : if they catch you hacking the fbi 's database , looking for dna results , your life is over . kyle : yeah , and anybody who had a conversation about it with you . kevin : what conversation ? i did n't say anything . kyle : you did n't have to , buddy . mariah : kevin , for god 's sakes ! they 'll prosecute you as a terrorist threat ! kevin : you think i do n't know what i would be risking ? look , i am not crazy , and i 'm not stupid . but i do have to get back to work . this conversation did n't even happen . chelsea : victoria was being petty because of billy , punishing me because i hurt him . i mean , that 's why she rejected my idea . jack : that 's a pretty serious accusation , chelsea . chelsea : well , i think you should know how your company is being run , why decisions are being made -- because of vendettas and personal animosity . jack : a lot of things go on behind that desk that you do n't understand . chelsea : i just want my work to be judged by its merit . jack : okay . here 's what i propose -- we double your budget , give a green light to the children 's line and the men 's line . what do you think ? chelsea : i think if you 're being serious , i might kiss you . jack : well , let 's see how you feel in a few months . chelsea : oh , my god ! jack , i do n't know what to say ! jack : well , you do n't have to say anything . trust your instincts and run with it . chelsea : so , i mean , what about victoria ? you 're gon na have to run this by her , right ? jack : do n't worry about victoria . you go be brilliant . i 'll worry about victoria , and i 'll take care of victor , too . victor : i think this should tell you how far -- nikki : how far gone i am ? victor : you need help , my baby , okay ? i 'll have someone pick up your things later . nikki : did you not hear a word i said ? victor : i 've heard everything you 've said . is this how you want to live ? nikki : i do n't want to ... submit anymore . and i do n't want to keep my mouth shut while you ... do whatever you want . and i do n't want to give my soul away piece by piece by piece . so ... no , i do n't want to live life this way . victor : what has happened to us ? [ sighs ] i 'm killing your soul piece by piece ? i have provided you with the biggest luxury any man can provide a woman with . nikki : that 's not the point . victor : you have a ranch . you have children . you have grandchildren . nikki : that 's not the point ! that 's not the point ! victor : you have cars -- [ sighs ] nikki : just please go . [ crying ] please go . [ sobbing ] sage : okay . no slacking , newman . i expect you to be a good provider for our kid , all right ? this place ai n't gon na run itself . nick : you call me controlling ? sage : just do n't forget the lemons . adam : that was quite a bomb you dropped earlier , sage . sage : we were just as surprised . and we 're both really , really happy about this baby . adam : how happy do you think he 's gon na be if he finds out he 's not the father ? mariah : so much for leaving it to law enforcement . kevin : if we can find out who the real killer is , is n't it worth the risk ? mariah : no , kevin , it 's not . and it 's not up to you . you 're putting all of our lives in danger . chelsea : this is an amazing opportunity . jack : you earned it . chelsea : well , it 's good to hear you like this -- more like yourself . jack : well , it took a little while , but , yeah , i 'm back . and i am reconsidering the direction of this merger . and i would n't say that to someone i could n't trust ... that i could n't count on . chelsea : of course . neil : i assume you 're here to fire me . victor : [ sighs ] nikki told me why you were there . i appreciate it , okay ? she needs help . neil : yes , she does . victor : man , oh , man . i had half a mind to drag her out of there kicking and screaming . neil : mnh . you ca n't force someone to get clean . neil : none of that matters , does it ? victor : it does n't , does it ? the woman i love ... is falling victim to the bottle . nothing i can do . neil : you realize it 's totally out of your control , right ? acknowledging that is the first step . nikki : i 'll take this ... and this . [ sobbing ] oh , god . sage : this baby 's nick 's . adam : how can you be so sure ? sage : we had sex once . adam : we had sex o -- i 'm pretty sure once is all it takes , sage . i want a paternity test . sage : it has been your goal this whole time to get chelsea back , to be a father to connor , your son . hmm ? what do you think this is gon na do if they find out ? adam : i have a right to know if that 's my child . nick : bingo ! adam : hey ! nick : what brings you by ? adam : you know , i , um ... had a question for sage , and i did n't get a chance to ask her , with all the , uh -- the baby stuff earlier . but mission accomplished , so ... mission accomplished . congratulations again . nick : thanks . what was that about ? sage : nothing . just something came up about constance 's estate . nick : it obviously ... upset you . sage : no . i -- there are so many other things that i want to deal with right now , aside from gabe . nick : well , i 'll do anything i can to help . we 're in this together , remember ? [ next_on ] ashley : this used to be a family business ! when did you stop caring about our family ? ! phyllis : quit using avery . avery : phyllis , you need to go . it was a mistake for you to come here . billy : no , jackass . what i 'm saying is i do n't hate chelsea . adam : so , you 've forgiven her for sleeping with me ? | when nick and sage tell gabe and chelsea that she is pregnant , adam suspects that he could be the father and demands a paternity test even though sage tells him that nick is the father of her child . gabe suggests that chelsea talk to jack about doubling the budget for the fashion line and tell him that victoria said no , because she is mad that she cheated on billy with him . paul tells the cabin group that further dna testing by the fbi reveals that marco , the mexican mob boss , is n't the killer . kevin suspects the fbi lied to paul and plans to hack into the fbi computer and find out the truth . |
meredith : okay . victor : i believe it 's just a bruise , you know . meredith : that is a very deep bruise . and you should 've come in last night when it happened instead of sitting and stewing and pretending that your son did n't drive you over the edge . victor : mm , well ... my son is non - issue . meredith : so what about all that talk about forgiveness ? or was that just something you said to get me to help you ? victor : i meant what i said . i 've forgiven many people in my life . but my family 's not returning the favor . in fact ... my son just told me that he would like to see me rot in here . meredith : oh , but those are just words . victor : no , no . he was gloating . i think my family 's dancing on my grave . billy : the new fragrance , targeted at the millennials . ashley : and you want my help ? billy : [ chuckles ] well , you 're not at jabot anymore , so you 're not competition , so you can help your brother out . and let 's be honest -- i have a nose for good cigars and single - malt scotch , but this stuff , not so much . ashley : ha . or maybe that 's all part of victor 's diabolical plan . makes it possible for you to snap up victoria 's beloved brand , but then you are forever tortured . oh , my god . the horror of having to choose between bergamot and amber . billy : well , i would n't put it past him , everything he 's done to ruin my life . would n't be surprised if he 's behind this ridiculous visitation agreement victoria gave me . ashley : did you sign the agreement ? billy : [ sighs ] ashley : you do n't get to moan about it . besides , you get to raise your kids , run a blue - chip company , and live in the chancellor mansion . does n't seem like you 're suffering all that much . billy : what if i am ? what if this is exactly what victoria wants ? me , pining over her forever . i 'm not gon na do that . i want a life . i want to ... feel alive , maybe even care about somebody else someday . ashley : someday or right now ? is there a new woman in your life ? jack : let 's try to get another meeting on the books . we 'll include neil and hilary in this when they get here . we can also invite eleanor roosevelt and the dalai lama . phyllis : hmm ? what ? jack : wow . where were you just now ? tell me it was istanbul . i 'd like to take a little mental vacation myself . phyllis : no , right here , with you . exactly where i want to be . i do n't need a vacation or a daydream . i just need you . abby : [ chuckles ] that duck did n't like you at all . stitch : yeah , that 's called a love peck . it 's called duck affection . abby : well , i think she was more interested in your ankles than she was the bread . stitch : yeah , that 's 'cause they 're sexy . check it out -- `` whoa ! resistance is futile ! mmm ! `` abby : they are pretty sexy . i missed you . i 've missed -- i 've missed this . i 've missed laughing . stitch : yeah . not much to laugh about for a long time now . and i 'm sorry . abby : it 's not your fault . stitch : yeah , it is . i pushed you away when you needed me . after the miscarriage , i was missing in action . abby : max needed you . stitch : i will never abandon you again . you 're it , abby . you , us , this marriage . everything else comes after that . abby : but , ben , i do n't need all of you . you were a father before i even met you . and we can walk through the park , we can feed the ducks , but i know you 're wondering how max is doing in therapy . and so am i . so why do n't you call ? why do n't you check on him ? stitch : hey , hey . this is my time with you . now let 's get back to making those ducks jealous , all right ? whoa , hey ! heads up . abby : i know . stitch : you know what ? abby : i know what you 're thinking even if you wo n't say it . the park , the kids , the soccer ball ... max should be here playing . he should be here with you . cane : there 's charlie . passes the ball to mattie for the goal . and look -- ashby twins for the win . lily : aww . cane : yeah . lily : oh , we 're so lucky . twins are happy and healthy , and when i think of stitch 's son ... cane : yeah , i know , it was horrible what happened to him and his dad . hilary : i take it you guys are talking about max . yeah , everyone at the lab , they doted on him . i hope he finally gets the help he needs . lily : [ chuckles ] she 's all heart , is n't she ? cane : yeah . hilary : i think jack 's probably waiting for us . excuse us . cane : you know , i am proud of you . lily : why , 'cause i kept my control ? did i tell you how much i hate her ? cane : uh , maybe about a thousand times last night , but i was n't really counting . lily : i just -- the fact that person can put my father and my brother in jail makes me want to scream . i know my dad goes along with her insanity , but should n't jack know better ? how can someone with that much experience not see what a snake she is ? cane : you do know you can take away her power with one word to the police . but that would expose neil and devon , and that 's not a decision you 're prepared to make . unless you want to change your mind and take hilary down . stitch : yo ! heads up ! abby : go see max today . it 's okay . stitch : look ... it 's okay . the psychologist says max has -- you know , he 's -- he 's scheduled for therapy and activities all day today , so ... where should we go for lunch ? all right ? abby : parents are welcome . it 'll be good for you . it 'll be good for both of you . you 've been apart too long as it is now . stitch : we were apart for too long . and you and i have plans , and i owe you a good day , abby . abby : that 's -- that 's not how marriage works . who owes what ? stitch : [ scoffs ] you kidding me ? that 's exactly how it works . i owed you trust and compassion and to just listen to what you said , not shut you down . when i think about what you 've had to handle on your own these last few weeks -- abby : do you love me ? stitch : [ scoffs ] so damn much . abby : then that 's it . that 's all i need . stitch : i made you doubt it and left you all alone . abby : and you 're back . you 're back , and i know that you are not going anywhere , so that 's why i say , with complete confidence , go see max . he needs you . you need him . and you have just given me everything that i need . stitch : oh , baby . [ chuckles ] you 're the best thing that ever happened to me . you know that ? i love you . meredith : just let me finish this . and then you can go back to thinking about retaliation all you want . victor : yeah , well ... focus on what my son said about me dying in here alone . meredith : is that why you punched him ? victor : i did n't punch him . no , i just -- being in here ... and having him ... spew the hatred he did , i guess it got to me . it was a mistake . meredith : have you ever thought of forgiving him ? victor : that 's pretty hard to do ... after your son just told you that he wants you to rot in here . meredith : well , yes . but ... forgiveness , it makes you feel better . more at peace . as long as you do n't expect anything in return . there 's always hope . for all of us . for all things . billy : the woman in my life is smart , sexy , independent . it 's the kind of woman you ca n't help but notice , and when she walks by , you ca n't get her perfume out of your mind . she 's a brash and sassy kind of girl . that 's the woman in my life . now i just need a few million of them . ashley : you are so ridiculous . billy : hey , focused on my business . ashley : right . there 's no way you 're gon na fill up your days and your nights with spreadsheets and fragrance samples . are you kidding ? raising kids and work are not enough for you , billy -- i know that much about you -- at least not for long . billy : okay . let 's say , hypothetically , of course , if i was to move on , what am i supposed to do ? would i be a jerk for doing that ? everybody wants me to just wait for victoria forever ? ashley : she might come around . billy : might ? that 's no way to live a life . you know that . ashley : so , hypothetically ... if there were a woman in your life ... do you think she 's gon na be able to help you forgive victoria ? billy : [ chuckles ] ashley : is that a yes or a no ? jack : good to see you both . hilary : yeah , you too . and it 's so nice to see you both together . phyllis : that 's the second time you seemed so surprised that a husband and wife enjoy each other 's company . that 's usually how it works . hilary : well , i know how it works . but you know how couples can be . sometimes things get in the way -- scheduling , tension , things like that . neil : uh , excuse me for a minute . can i -- can i just talk to you ? yeah . jack , we have so much to talk about . neil : what are you doing ? what are you trying to pull here ? hilary : nothing for you to worry about . neil : jack and phyllis are my friends . they have been through enough . hilary : well , jack has been my friend for a long time , as well . and , you know , it 's strange , because he has no idea how much we have in common now , since we 've both been held captive . but , you know , maybe i could tell him . maybe i could tell everyone . and then you ca n't ask me what i 'm up to , because then you would be in prison . but at least you 'll be there with your son . phyllis : honestly , saying anything personal to that woman ... i thought that we agreed , whatever happens in this marriage stays in this marriage . jack : hilary means well . phyllis : she is a human wrecking ball . she bulldozed her way into ashley 's company , she bulldozed her way into this foundation . devon was the love of her life , and now she treats him like a wallet with legs . jack : she is complicated , yes . i 'm not arguing that . she 's done thing that i think a lot of people would call unorthodox to get what she wants . that remind you of any other woman we know ? phyllis : do not compare me to that woman . jack : i 'm just saying she fights for what she wants . phyllis : yeah , which is to be supreme ruler of the universe . jack : she just wants to prove herself . no one has ever cut hilary any breaks . she just had her sister - in - law throw a drink in her face . phyllis : yeah , well , maybe lily had a point . jack : hey . where is all this hostility coming from ? is this because she left neil for devon ? i mean , we 've certainly been around things like that . phyllis : yeah , i know . but that kind of woman ? all this dislike because she committed the crime of caring about somebody other than her husband ? wh - what did i say ? phyllis : i 'm just being emotional . these are tears of impotent rage . jack : wait , wait . rage ? about what ? hilary ? phyllis : she should pay for her sins instead of acting like queen goddess who can control all things . jack : hilary has paid , plenty . there has to be a statute of limitations on infidelity , do n't you think ? phyllis : jack , this is none of my business . if neil and you want to work with that woman , that 's your call . but watch your back . that kind of woman will always want more . there 's no such thing as enough . jack : wh -- phyllis ... lily : how long am i supposed to pretend that hilary has n't done something truly despicable ? cane : well , that is up to you . but whatever you decide , i want you to know i 'll stand by you . 'cause i wo n't let other people 's issues get between us again . okay ? billy : holy garlic . yeah , that 'll keep the vampires away . [ groans ] what do women want ? not doing this . abby : did you find a cure for hilary yet ? ashley : [ chuckles ] no , but i 'll work on that one next . are you feeling better ? you made a joke . abby : oh . [ chuckles ] i was n't joking . i 'm dead serious . ashley : thought you were gon na take the day off and be with ben ? abby : we had a very sweet morning . ducks attacked his ankles . [ both laugh ] ashley : okay . i guess that 's sweet . abby : but ben needs to be with max . if he was sick in the hospital , then he would be there around the clock . this ca n't be any different . max needs doctors , but he needs his father , too . ashley : you 're such a good wife , abby . you 're a great stepmom , too . abby : i wonder if ben agrees . now every time i try to bring up max ... i can tell he does n't want to talk about it . he just changes the subject . ashley : well , can you imagine how he feels ? probably wants to go back in time so he can see the signals before you get hurt , before everything went out of control . abby : yeah , but we ca n't go back . it does n't change anything . ashley : i know , but it 's human nature to want to rewrite history . neville and i do . we were so proud of ourselves that max trusted us . we were n't listening to you , and i 'm sorry for that . abby : you two were max 's only friends in town . maybe you two stopped things from getting even worse . ashley : wow . you 're incredibly mature . you know that , right ? i guess that kind of happened overnight , did n't it . abby : well , this is where we are now . and i want to help ben through this . i just -- i do n't know if he 'll let me . ashley : have you told him what you want ? abby : yes , but he does n't hear me . ashley : well , just keep saying it , because he 's gon na have to listen over time . abby : i know . nick thinks that there 's a curse on the newmans , that we ca n't be happy , and maybe he 's right . ashley : please , there 's no curse . besides , you 're half abbott . you 're gon na be happy . you will be happy . i promise you . you will be happy . meredith : this ca n't happen . victor : what ca n't happen ? meredith : we have to keep this professional . i 'm the doctor . you 're the patient , prisoner . that 's it . the lines must not be crossed . victor : i agree . i guess , for a moment , we were just people . meredith : well , this environment can ... stir up emotions , but i 'm just here to make you well . that 's all . victor : oh . it feels good to talk to someone . my family has turned their back on me . when no one can see you for who you really are ... makes you feel kind of lonely . meredith : i see you . i see you , and ... and you 're not alone . victor : you 're beautiful . meredith : i 'm sorry . uh ... that was my mistake . victor : mm . meredith : i , uh -- i must have given you the wrong impression . i 'm sorry . um ... but i need to be clear now . victor : mm - hmm . meredith : that ca n't happen again . victor : okay . [ knock on door ] doc , is the prisoner ready ? meredith : yeah . we 're done . you can take him back to his cell . stitch : thanks . ashley : hey , ben . stitch : ashley , what are you doing here ? ashley : hi . i called for you at the therapy center . they said you left . how was your visit with max ? stitch : you know , he was willing to see me , so that 's something . ashley : you really thought he would n't see you ? stitch : i do n't know . he 's so angry and frightened . and , of course , he blames me for being where he is . you know , i 'm his father . i 'm supposed to protect him . ashley : that 's what you 're doing . that 's what a good parent does . stitch : i let this happen . i should 've saved him from himself . ashley : nobody saw this coming . stitch : abby did . ashley : do you resent her for that ? stitch : what ? no . god , no . no . ashley : well , then , why are n't you letting her in ? you can lean on her , you know . she 's not gon na break . maybe talk to her about max once in a while . maybe even take her to visit him . stitch : no . never . okay . as much as i 'm supposed to protect max , i 'm supposed to protect my wife , too . and i did n't . i failed her . abby 's suffered enough . ashley : she needs to know that she 's part of your world and that she 's part of your life . life is too short for you to keep pushing her away . why do n't you reach out to her ? stitch : i do n't know what to say to her . ashley : you 're a real smart guy . i know you can figure it out . lily : abby , hey . why do n't you , uh , come into the dining room ? abby : the fire may have destroyed the surveillance footage , but it 's like i have a tape inside my head . it 's like i 'm watching myself , like i 'm watching it happen . lily : i wish there was something i could do , that we could 've done . abby : uh , well , we just have to focus on now . max is getting well . you know , he 's -- he 's just a kid . lily : i know , but it 's okay to think about yourself , too . i mean , is there anything that you need ? abby : i do n't know if `` need `` is the right word . i just ... i miss those first days after the wedding . anything seemed possible . i - i miss those days . i miss my husband . hilary : it 's a weekend retreat where we can really focus on global strategy for the foundation , just away from the normal constraints of everyday life . jack : a chance for board members and staff to bond , to knock around ideas without distractions . neil : is , uh , devon invited , too , or is he another constraint , hilary ? jack : is there something i 'm not getting here ? i thought we all felt we could work together on this board . hilary : no , of course we can . jack : neil , would you agree with that ? hilary : you know , neil , he raised some concerns earlier , but i thought that i put him at ease . was i wrong , neil ? neil : no . it 's not an issue , jack . let 's move on . jack : if you 're sure . hilary : yes , we are . whatever issues we may have , they take a back seat to this mission . the foundation -- it is very near and dear to both of our hearts . and we just want to make sure you have everything you need , jack . now , that is what matters . billy : i 'm not ... phyllis : you 're not what ? billy : stalking you , if that 's what you 're thinking . it 's actually the exact opposite . i was just ... on my bike ... phyllis : who was on the back this time ? billy : nobody . just me . doing my best to try and forget about you , and yet here you are , sitting on a park bench . you know , some people would call that fate . phyllis : billy ... please ... billy : please , what , phyllis ? you want me to go ? you want to stay ? phyllis : get on your bike and leave me alone . billy : you know how crazy you made me feel at restless style back in the day ? walking confidence and ego elbowing me in the head every time i turned around . you 're still making me crazy . take a ride with me . phyllis : why are you still standing there ? leave me alone . i am asking you -- i am begging you . billy : i ca n't . [ clears throat ] sorry . i ca n't . phyllis : what is wrong with you ? somebody could see you here . billy : so , i 'm your brother - in - law . we 're former business partners . nobody needs to know that we 're lovers . phyllis : shut . up . billy : scarlet mist by jabot . your perfume . it 's in my clothes . it 's in my house . i ca n't get it out of my mind . i ca n't pick a new perfume for my business because all i smell is you . phyllis : okay , stop it . i do n't want to hear it . you need to shut up . billy : how often do you think about it ? what happened between us in my house the other day . or should i say , when have n't you thought about it -- phyllis : are you deranged ? billy : that 's not the word that i would use for what i am . phyllis : no , but you know what ? you are not a blushing virgin . it was sex . it was a mistake . it was a selfish , stupid , impulse . i am jack 's wife , and you are jack 's brother , and i 'm not going to destroy this family . billy : this is n't an accident , phyllis . finding you here like this , same time , same place . it 's gon na happen . over and over , again and again . whether you admit you want it or not . because this is real . jack : i think the retreat is an excellent idea . i 'm gon na run it by ashley , though . hilary : okay . i 'll come with you . we can present it together . neil : hey , uh , hold on a minute . there -- there 's some p.r . questions that i 'd like to ask , if you do n't mind . hilary : oh , well , that can wait . jack : no , no , no . you stay here . i 'll handle ashley . you two keep your heads together . i want to foster cooperation . it 's good for the foundation . it 's good for your family . hilary : thought i made myself clear -- we have nothing more to talk about . and , plus , jack needs me . neil : jack does n't need a damn thing from you . you -- you have me right where you want me -- do n't you ? -- and you have devon and his billions . and now you need to conquer something else , and that something else is my friend . my friend , jack abbott . see , he deserves to know exactly the kind of person you are , that you are aiming for his head . hilary : oh , and you 're gon na tell him ? [ chuckles ] yeah , i do n't think so . i mean , not unless you want the cops knocking at your door . cane : all right , what was that about ? lily : one guess . mr. newman . victor : yeah . doc wants to see you . victor : oh . all right . [ door closes ] victor : i thought we were done . meredith : i wanted to go over the x - ray of your hand that i took . victor : mm - hmm . i 'm sorry . meredith : you had no right . like i said , i am the doctor , you are the patient . you are the prisoner . victor : mm - hmm . meredith : that 's it . why did you kiss me ? victor : 'cause you 're beautiful . you do n't have to treat me anymore . meredith : it 's my job to treat you . i ca n't just walk away . and i ca n't do that because i ca n't stop thinking about you . lily : sit . hilary : excuse me ? lily : i said sit . hilary : oh , someone 's feeling feisty today . oh , that 's so cute . lily : you 're disgusting . i know you know that already , but i just like saying it . and i saw my dad rush out of here . i assume it 's 'cause you were torturing him again . but then again , being in the same room with you is torture . and i know that he can not stand watching you suck up to jack . hilary : oh , poor cane . he almost got away from you . but i guess he 's addicted to this self - righteous whining . honestly , it gives me a headache . lily : you may be able to charm jack , and you can blackmail my dad , but there is nothing you can do to shut me down . hilary : oh , really ? so does that mean you 're gon na turn in daddy dearest ? [ gasps ] because this i have got to see . neil : yeah , thanks . cane : so you 're getting drunk , huh ? neil : in case you have forgotten , i am an alcoholic , and this is what alcoholic 's do . no , this one 's not gon na get me drunk , nor will the next one , but the next few after that might . cane : okay . so , uh -- so what happens then ? you pass out ? get locked up in the drunk tank or , what -- you end up facedown in a ditch ? how do you think lily and kids will feel about that ? neil : ho ho . listen to you . lily and the kids , huh ? they 're better off without me . cane : you know , if you want , you can play the self - pity card , you know , but you did get yourself in this situation , so you can always be a man and get yourself out of it . yeah . neil : shut up and drink ... or get out of here . jack : we could do brainstorming , team building -- make the staff feel valued and involved . ashley : i love it . you 've never suggested anything like that before for jabot , and i 'm very impressed . jack : well , before you give me too much credit , it was hilary 's idea . ashley : yeah , right . well , what 's in it for her ? jack : why does everything think she has an ulterior motive ? ashley : are you kidding me ? i thought i was gon na die within weeks , jack . she blackmailed me out of my job . jack : yes , we agreed she overstepped . i thought we also agreed to move on . ashley : well , just because i did n't take a hit out on her does n't mean i think she 's a harmless naif . jack : no , she 's not , and she does n't claim to be . look , this town is full of people who have been given second chances . hell , if this was billy , people would be tripping over themselves to give him a second shot . why not hilary ? ashley : well , maybe because billy usually only ends up hurting himself . jack : well , tell that to victoria . ashley : ugh . he knows very well where she stands . it 's very sad , too , because you know how billy gets when he loses victoria . he becomes very reckless . jack : yeah , the way he conducts business , the way he chases after women ... ashley : mm . or one woman . i got the feeling that maybe he 's involved with somebody , maybe to try to get victoria out of his system . god knows how this is gon na turn out . abby : ben ? are you here ? stitch : i did n't , uh ... i did n't have the words , so i thought i 'd just show you . abby : show me what ? stitch : this . abby : what are you doing ? stitch : i 'm going back , abby . back before everything , before all of this , to the moment when i carried you over the threshold . abby : i 've been wanting ... but ... it 's not possible . stitch : no , no , no . it 's -- it 's ... it 's not . you know , we ca n't go back . we ca n't undo the last few months , but ... we can start again . let me show you , abby . show you we can start over . victor : just watching you ... listening to you ... the way you take care of me . but knowing that i ca n't have you because of this damn place ... it 's very frustrating . that 's the real prison . neil : what 'd i tell you ? drink or leave . cane : nah . i 'm gon na stay . neil : all right . fine . i 'll leave . all right , where are my keys ? cane : you know what ? my dad did n't teach me much , but he taught me how to lift a set of keys . neil : okay . that 's cool . i 'm -- i 'm gon na take a cab . cane : and a wallet . [ both laugh ] neil : you know , this coming from anyone else would be annoying , but coming from you , it 's very comical . cane : i 'm glad you find it funny , 'cause if lily was watching this , i doubt she would be laughing . neil : well , let me tell you something . it does n't really matter . i told you , lily 's done with me . cane : oh , okay . so i see how this works . you screw up , and she gets punished . she keeps your secret , and this is how you repay her . got it . neil : lily is concerned about her kid brother and making sure that he 's not charged as an accessory . she really does n't care about me or protecting me . cane : that 's what you think , really ? she loves you . she is on your side . but you know what ? that might change when she realizes who you are as a person . have a good night , neil . neil : hey , give me another one . lily : i 'm gon na tell you a secret . i can take you down without exposing my father . hilary : oh . you think so ? lily : you 're a climber . you want money and power and status . but more than that , you want someone to gaze at you like you 're an actual decent human being . hilary : well , do n't worry . i have a husband for that . lily : [ laughing ] oh . no , you do n't , actually . devon knows what you are now . which is why you 're gon na move on . hilary : devon loves me , okay ? and i love him . lily : you do n't love him . you love his money . how long do you think devon will keep you around when i tell him that you 're making a play for jack abbott ? jack : wait . a new woman in billy 's life ? ashley : mm - hmm . i could just sense it . jack : you know what ? it 's probably fiona . fiona henley is a buyer at dillman 's . billy 's been trying to seduce her into stocking brash & sassy ! and he failed once . he 's always up to the challenge , particularly when that challenge involves a smart , beautiful woman . ashley : nope . it 's not business . i could just tell . you know , he worked so hard to deny that there was any woman at all . just gave me the feeling that this woman means something to billy . something real . phyllis : it was sex . it was n't real . and it is over now . billy : so that 's your story ? phyllis : it 's because it 's the truth , and i want you to go away . fine . i 'll go . you stay away from -- billy : it 's magnetic , phyllis . it 's electric , okay ? i ca n't leave the room when you 're in it . i hear your voice when you 're not there . i feel your skin , i smell your damn perfume . jack does n't deserve you . phyllis : that is not your decision . billy : if you were my wife , i would n't let anyone -- phyllis : your wife ? what is your problem ? billy : i would hold on to you for dear life . you understand that ? phyllis : do you hear yourself ? you are making this into a love affair , and it was just a few moments . it was nothing more than that . billy : do n't lie to me . i play it over and over in my head , i think about us , i think about me and you , and i think we can do this , okay ? me and you against the world . it does n't matter what anybody else thinks . just say yes to me , and you would be everything to me . do you understand ? phyllis : stop it . please stop it . stop it . [ next_on ] luca : i know what it 's like to be dismissed , but it would be a mistake for you to do that with summer . she 's our direct conduit to victor . michael : everything seems to be as you 've requested . summer : grandma is filing for divorce . | abby and stitch spend the morning together and abby suggests he visit with max . abby goes to the lab where ashley assures her that she deserves to be happy and the newmans are n't cursed . after visiting max , stitch goes to the lab but abby is n't there . ashley urges stitch to spend some time with abby , let her know how important she is . abby goes to the gcac and remembers her fall . she goes upstairs to find that stitch has set up the hotel room for a romantic evening . meredith and victor talk about their families and forgiveness . they kiss . meredith says it can never happen again but , later , she tells him she ca n't stop thinking about him . before their meeting , neil warns hilary not to make trouble for jack and phyllis ; they 've been through enough . hilary reminds neil that she could turn him into the police . at the same time , phyllis warns jack that hilary is a wrecking ball . jack defends her . after the meeting , lily tells hilary that she 's disgusting . she 's married to devon for his money and is making a play for jack to climb the social ladder . hilary denies all of it . jack goes to the lab and defends hilary there to ashley , who reminds her brother that hilary blackmailed her . cane finds neil at hank 's bar . cane takes neil 's car keys and wallet . neil says that lily and the twins are better off without him . ashley tells jack she thinks billy has a new woman in his life . he thinks it 's fiona but ashley says she 's sure it 's personal , not business . billy finds phyllis in the park . she tells him to leave her alone but he stays . he admits his feeling for her and hints that he wants her to leave jack to be with him . |
[ previously_on ] michael : there are laws against peddling counterfeit goods . phyllis : a belt 's a belt , and a handbag 's a handbag . michael : mm - hmm . with a 1 % differentiation on the logo ? arturo : taking care of that baby , taking care of you -- that is my job now . i want to go back to miami where we both have family , and i want to do this right . billy : so you want to be together , but you do n't want to be married . victoria : i want to be together , but i do n't want to put a label on it . adam : it was stupid to think that random meetings with people i supposedly knew here would trigger my memory . i am going back to vegas . victor : you 've hardly been here for a day . adam : we 're done . [ gunshot ] [ gunshot ] sharon : adam ! adam : [ gasping ] [ groaning ] phyllis : perfect . kyle : between the concept , our marketing strategy , and this sweet logo , our competitors are n't gon na know what hit 'em . jack : including ashley . kyle : mm . you did it , dad . you turned this into something bold and completely unique . jack : there is nothing else out there like it . victoria : [ breathing hard ] billy : [ sighs ] happy engagement day . victoria : yeah . we should not get engaged more often . billy : i did n't think it could get better than the real thing . victoria : does that mean you 're okay with not tying the knot ? billy : ohh . it means i missed you , miss newman . victoria : i missed you , too , mr . abbott . but we ca n't stay here all day . billy : oh , come on . why not ? victoria : we can't . i have to get to work . billy : [ sighs ] victoria : before dad sets adam up in my office . billy : there 's a buzzkill . victoria : i 'm sorry . it was a bad joke . billy : was it ? a joke ? victoria : do you really want to delve into how i feel about adam ? billy : if it helps , sure . victoria : it might , if i knew how i felt . billy : he 's hoping his amnesia rubs off on the rest of us . victoria : i just wish i did n't have to deal with any of this . billy : [ sighs ] well , i do n't think you 'll be having to deal with it for much longer . victoria : what is that supposed to mean ? billy : i still lay odds that he 's not sticking around . victoria : [ sighs ] if he does ? billy : do n't trust him . not for a second . sharon : oh , my god ! adam ! [ adam groans ] adam , can you hear me ? adam : [ mumbles ] sharon : it 's okay . i 'm here . no , no . do n't -- do n't try to talk , okay ? i -- i 'm gon na get you some help . um ... i need an ambulance at the newman ranch . it 's 421 larkspur trail , highway b. um , the tack house , near the stables . a man 's been shot . please hurry . okay . okay . they 're on their way . adam : [ groans softly ] sharon : adam ? adam , no , no , no , no . no . stay with me , okay ? adam : i can't . sharon : yes , you can . just hang on . i 'm not gon na let someone take your life away from you right when you 're just about to get it back . please hang on . adam : [ gasping ] additional sponsorship arturo : [ sighs ] thanks . mia : you ready to do this ? arturo : i thought i was . mia : i 'll be right here with you . lola : hey . [ sighs ] you stop by for coffee ? arturo : we were actually looking for you . for both of you . lola : some particular reason ? mia : we came to say goodbye . phyllis : `` bold . dynamic . affordable . jolie chic vision . `` `` do n't miss our june launch ! `` [ knock on door ] summer . summer : hi . [ sighs ] uh , last person you were expecting to see ? phyllis : uh , i actually thought you were gon na be room service . summer : okay , well , can i come in ? phyllis : sure . sure . yeah . uh , let me just make some room here . yeah . can i get you anything ? summer : uh , no . i 'm okay . thank you . phyllis : okay . what brings you by ? summer : mom , i hate this tension between us . phyllis : what did you think you were gon na get , ratting me out to jack ? summer : okay , well , what did you think you were gon na get when you broke into jabot 's server ? phyllis : touché . summer : look , mom , i am really sorry that jack decided to launch his own accessory line . i am . phyllis : well , he 's a lot less forgiving than you are . summer : okay , well , i can talk to him . phyllis : no . damage is done . summer : yeah , but there 's got to be something that i can do to make it up to you . please . phyllis : there is . summer : okay . name it . phyllis : quit your job and come work with me . sharon : adam , it 's gon na be okay . nate : bring him in here ! get me a cbc , type and cross , and a fresh set of vitals . we need to get him to an o.r . stat . paul : sharon . i just heard they brought in adam newman ? sharon : i - i found him . i called the paramedics . paul : so it 's true . he 's alive . sharon : [ sighs ] oh , god . please let him stay that way . victor ! victor : how did this happen ? sharon : i do n't know . i heard a gunshot . i ran to the tack house , and i found him there , laying on the floor , bleeding . victor : doc , how 's my son ? nate : i wo n't know until i get him into surgery . victor : just one second . listen to me . do n't you die on me , do you understand ? i ca n't go through this again . do you hear ? nick : oh , there we go ! the stegosaurus is taking on the mighty t. rex ! ohhh ! it 's not looking good . but we still have the vicious but tiny pterodactyls coming in . [ screeches ] ohh , no ! oh ! i guess the bully is gon na win this time . but he does n't always win . [ clicks tongue ] [ cellphone chimes ] speaking of which ... billy : do n't let him get to you . victoria : it 's hard not to . billy : [ sighs ] adam has nothing on you . you 're smarter . you 're stronger . and you have one thing that he will never have -- a soul . victoria : well , that may give him an edge in my father 's eyes . at least when it comes to business . billy : if your father values adam over you , then he 's a son of a bitch . [ cellphone chimes ] victoria : it 's dad . he wants me to call him . he says it 's urgent . billy : see ? he 's turning to you already . victoria : you go ahead . i - i 'll see you later , okay ? billy : good luck . victor : sweetheart ? victoria : dad . what is it ? what 's wrong ? victor : [ sighs ] adam has been shot . victoria : oh , my god . is he okay ? victor : he 's in surgery right now . victoria : i 'll be right there . victor : [ sighs heavily ] who did this to my son ? summer : [ scoffs ] are you high ? phyllis : think about it . we 'd be a mother / daughter powerhouse . summer : okay , so just -- i 'm sorry -- quit my job at jabot to come join your startup ? phyllis : jabot is yesterday . what we would be creating is new and fresh . you know a - a - a -- a -- a legacy for future generations of our family . summer : okay , yeah , it sounds very poetic . but , mom , was n't it just last week you were telling me not to let kyle force me to give up my job ? phyllis : and you didn't . you stood your ground . you -- you made your point , and now you 're gon na be acting from a position of strength . summer : no , it feels more like i 'm being manipulated . phyllis : honey [ sighs ] your best interests are at heart . summer : really ? so even when you convinced me to keep my job at jabot ? phyllis : yeah . summer : mom , just admit it . the only reason you wanted me to stay was so that i could spy for you . phyllis : if you work for me , the company we create will be yours one day . you 'll be c.e . everything . that would never happen at jabot . summer : just because you could n't make it work does n't mean that i can't . phyllis : no one other than an abbott will run jabot . uh , correction -- an abbott man . even ashley could n't make it work with jack , billy , and kyle . summer : okay . i 'm not ashley or you . phyllis : well , you 're not one of them , either . those three will hold you back from your true potential . because it is always about them . kyle : i want to start using influencers to target specific buyers . jack : how ? kyle : by pairing each with a platform that will yield maximum sales results . jack : and how do we accomplish that ? kyle : well ... [ sighs ] see this ? she 's huge on youtube . we 'll have her post unboxing videos , then use her name as a code for a discount . jack : hmm . kyle : what 's wrong ? jack : no - nothing . i j -- everything 's great to this point . i just ... i wonder if we 're utilizing your skills the best way we can . kyle : meaning ? jack : well , uh ... kind of strange to waste a harvard mba on stalking people in social media . kyle : [ chuckles ] not exactly what i 've been doing . jack : you know what i mean . kyle : actually , i don't . but i have an idea where this is coming from . jack : kyle , listen -- kyle : no , do n't bother , dad . i know a summer scheme when i see one . [ door opens ] billy : news flash . make it a bomb . kyle : [ sighs ] seems to be the day for that . billy : yeah , well , try and top this . adam `` satan `` newman -- turns out he survived the inferno that he was trapped in a few years ago . jack : what ? ! billy : yeah . the guy 's alive . jack : n -- that ca n't be . that -- there 's just got to be -- billy : jack , i looked at him . i saw him with my own eyes . trust me , he 's alive . jack : wh - where is he ? i want to see him . billy : well , sorry to disappoint you , but your big reunion 's not gon na happen . jack : why ? billy : because he 's claiming he has amnesia . does n't remember anything before the cabin went kaboom . kyle : lost memory . not very original . billy : not at all . but very adam . jack : you think he 's lying ? billy : i think he 's capable of anything . jack : faking amnesia ? billy : right . who would do such a thing ? oh , i know -- the same person that would fake his own death . sharon : the door was open when i got there . adam was lying on the floor , bleeding . paul : was he conscious ? sharon : barely . paul : did he say anything ? sharon : only my name . but i told him to try not to speak . paul : you did n't want to find out who shot him ? sharon : all i cared about was keeping him alive . i called 911 , and i kept pressure on the wound until they got there . paul : mm - hmm . okay , so , you were at your place , you heard the gunshot , you ran to the tack house , you saw adam , and you called for help . sharon : yes . paul : you have n't left anything out ? sharon : you do n't believe me ? paul : sharon , it would n't be the first time you have n't been completely honest with me , right ? sharon : this is nothing like what happened with j.t . paul : i see one similarity . sharon : i would never hurt adam . paul : okay . i 'm just trying to get all the facts . victor : paul , kindly stop interrogating sharon . she had nothing to do with adam 's shooting . paul : do n't leave town . sharon : thank you for standing up for me . victoria : dad . nick : how 's adam ? victoria : is he okay ? victor : well , we do n't know right now . he 's in surgery , so ... [ sighs ] lola : you 're really going ? arturo : truck 's all packed . lola : least you did n't leave town without saying goodbye . arturo : [ snorts softly ] yeah , well , i did n't want to leave on bad terms . mia : i want to thank both of you for not having me sent to prison . lola : well , we did it for the baby -- mia : baby . i know . i do n't expect you to forgive me for what i did , but ... i am sorry . and i 'm gon na try to be a better person . arturo : me too . yeah , i , um ... i want this baby to have two parents he or she can be proud of . lola : you got this . arturo : i guess this is it . mia : yeah . rey : have a safe trip . jack : so , someone tipped victor off that adam was hiding in vegas . billy : and , gee , if i did n't know any better , i 'd think something was up with that . jack : it 's a miracle . billy : yeah , not the good kind . jack : surely you of all people would n't begrudge someone a second chance at life -- billy : `` someone `` ? are you -- are you kidding me right now ? do you not remember the havoc that that man wreaked on my life , my family , victoria ? and he 's picking up right where he left off . bonding with dear old dad , pushing victoria 's buttons just as we 're getting closer . jack : why would adam want to get in the way of that ? billy : why , jack ? because he 's breathing , that 's why . jack : okay , look , i understand you have history with the man . i - i know what happened with delia -- billy : don't . billy : do n't do that . you have no idea what it 's like to look in that man 's eyes . jack : you 're right . i don't . but i have to believe being given a second chance in life can change a man . billy : yeah , you 're right . i did n't think about that . there 's a chance adam 's a worse version of himself . nick : i 'll keep you posted . i love you , too . mom sends her love . i told her there 's no need for her to come down here . victoria : is she gon na let abby know ? nick : uh , yeah . she 's also dealing with the police and the press . victoria : well , i still do n't know how the shooter got past ranch security . sharon : somebody must have really wanted adam dead . nick : adam 's only been back a week , and he 's already turning our lives upside down . victoria : are you surprised ? nick : he 's such a magnet for trouble . victor : will you two listen to yourselves ? you should be praying for your brother 's survival , not condemn him . victoria : nobody wants him dead , dad . nick : of course not . but we need to be realistic . victor : about what ? nick : dad , nobody knows what he was doing this whole time he was gone . he was in vegas . he could have come across any number of shady people . victor : [ sighs ] victoria : you do n't have to look that far to find people who hate adam . there are plenty of them here in genoa city . it could have been any one of them . sharon : let 's be honest -- at one point or another , any one of us could have been suspects . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . at havertys , we know a mattress is more than summer : okay , so is this just our life now ? just a permanent state of seeking revenge on the abbotts ? phyllis : considering what they did to me , i do n't think it 's unreasonable . summer : no , it 's just unhealthy . phyllis : [ snorts softly ] okay , dr . newman . summer : mom , i understand where you are coming from . i thought of thousands of ways to inflict pain on kyle after he ended our marriage . phyllis : they all deserve to pay for what they did . summer : mom , this anger and this bitterness inside of you , it 's not good for you . just let it go . phyllis : and just walk away ? walk away with nothing ? summer : no one -- no one can take away your passion or your creativity , okay ? phyllis : well , you know something , jack and billy and kyle , they got their shiny offices , they got their corporate jets , they got their huge paychecks . summer : oh , my god . who cares ? who cares about them ? move on with your life . phyllis : why should i be the one to let it go ? tell me , what did i do that was any worse than what any of them did . summer : mom , i know that it is not fair -- phyllis : kyle lured billy into gambling again . billy embezzled money from the company . jack used his sister 's paternity against her . summer : okay , mom , you are right . they had no right to judge you . phyllis : they fired me ! for hiring the same chemist billy and jack tried to hire . summer : yes , what they did to you was -- phyllis : deplorable ! so maybe i am a little crazy for wanting to hit them where it hurts . at least i 'd feel a little vindicated . summer : okay , so is that your plan now ? that 's your plan ? you want to hit them where it hurts ? phyllis : [ sighs ] no . no . now that you have ... told jack what i am up to , there is no way that i can carry out that plan . kyle : was it summer 's idea to have me reassigned ? jack : summer was merely concerned about your commitment to immersing yourself fully in influencer life . kyle : this is ridiculous ! you know how much i 've put into the collective . jack : i also know how much you bring to this company in areas other than socializing . kyle : i ca n't believe you 're letting summer call the shots . jack : she came to me with concerns about division of labor . i happen to agree with her . kyle : so you 're demoting me ? jack : no . it 's a lateral move . kyle : it does n't feel that way . jack : you said yourself , working with summer was becoming difficult . kyle : i thought you might move her to another area . jack : look at it this way -- you 'll have more time with lola . lola : stubborn till the end ? rey : how do you expect me to feel ? lola : hurt . sad . disappointed . you lost a lot . rey : was n't meant to be . lola : i know how much you wanted to be a father . even if meant sharing a kid with mia . rey : they screwed me over , and they are walking away with everything . lola : not everything . rey : they do n't care what i think . lola : rey , you know that 's not true . rey : what do you want from me , lo ? lola : rey , arturo is going to be a father . and you are the only decent role model he has ever had . rey : he always resented me playing dad . lola : we both know how lucky we were to have you , rey . and arturo needs you now more than he ever has . be the bigger man , rey . show arturo what an amazing father looks like . the way you always have . arturo : hey , uh , we 're gon na head out . rey : yeah . um ... before you do , there 's something i need to say . i hope you find what you 're looking for in miami . that you ... have a happy life . and you take care of that kid . arturo : no tv , no computer , and no staying up late . lola : and do your homework . together : rey 's rules . rey : yeah , well , you both survived . arturo : barely . rey : the only thing i ever wanted for you was to be happy . both of you . mia : we want that for you , too . arturo : more than anything . paul : well . all right , eddie , what 've we got ? eddie : lot of footprints outside , even more fingerprints in . paul : all right . well , considering the number of people that live and work here , i 'm not surprised . eddie : we 're running the prints now . paul : yeah . i doubt you 're gon na get a hit . you see , sharon came over as soon as she heard the gunshot . adam was lying in the doorway . it 's very probable that the shooter never entered the -- the house . eddie : well , i 'll go through the other evidence , let you know if anything turns up . paul : yeah , thanks . [ sighs ] i 'm just afraid our -- our best chance at nailing this guy is adam . if he makes it . sharon : [ sighs ] nick : how you doing ? sharon : i 'm fine . i mean , i 'm terrible . i 'm worried about adam . nick : well , it just proves i was right when i was concerned about you getting involved with him . sharon : i 'm not involved with him , nick . i 'm just trying to help him . nick : yeah , because dad pressured you . sharon : adam needed a friend . if i had n't been one , he might have died . nick : just being close to him can put you in danger . sharon : i 'm not gon na abandon him . he saved my life . now i owe him . nick : well , you returned the favor . now walk away before it 's too late and you get hurt . or worse . sharon : nate . how is he ? nate : i was able to remove the bullet . [ sighs ] victor : and ? nate : adam was lucky . no major organ or arterial damage . he 's gon na be fine . sharon : oh , thank god . victor : can i see him ? nate : he 's in recovery right now . victor : [ sighs ] i 've got to find out who did this to him . nate : it 's gon na be a while before he talks . go home . someone will call you when he wakes up . victoria : dad , let us take you home . victor : no , sweetheart . i 'm not gon na leave until i find out that my son is all right . kyle : hey . congratulations . you got what you wanted . you and i are no longer a team . summer : none of this is what i wanted . but i guess it 's what 's right . kyle : yeah . maybe this is what 's best . summer : well , finally , we agree on something . kyle : i 'm sorry for what i put you through . summer : well , yeah . i mean , you never really lied about your feelings for lola . i just stupidly thought that i could get you to love me the way that you love her . kyle : you deserve to have someone love you like that . you 'll find your person . summer : in time . after i make a name for myself in the corporate world . kyle : if you ever need anything -- summer : i got it . kyle : i have no doubt . sharon : [ sighs ] he 's out of surgery . nate says the prognosis is good . rey : you 're still worried . sharon : you never know with injuries like these . rey : adam seems like he 's a fighter . sharon : who would do this to him , rey ? he 's been through so much . rey : i wish i were still on the force . i could work the case , help give you some peace . sharon : you 're doing that right now . victoria : i wish dad had n't insisted that we leave , because i 'm worried about him . nick : i do n't think he thinks we are team adam . victoria : [ scoffs ] does n't mean i wanted him to die . nick : me neither . but i would like him to go and live somewhere else , and take all of this trouble that seems to follow him with him . victoria : dad asked if we would give him a chance to prove that he 's changed . do you think you can do that ? nick : can you ? billy : hey . victoria : oh , hi . i 'm so glad you came . billy : i got your message . what 's up ? victoria : sit -- sit down . billy : what 's going on ? victoria : [ sighs ] adam 's been shot . billy : i 'm only surprised it took so long . victoria : billy ! billy : violence and trouble follow the guy everywhere . what do you expect ? victoria : he almost died . thank god he 's okay . billy : yeah . i guess . nick : let me ask you a question . billy : shoot . nick : any chance you 're the one who put that bullet in adam ? paul : oh , boy . so , they took the phone as evidence , right ? holy cow ! eddie . take a look at this . eddie : guess that rules out robbery as the motive . paul : so adam is clearly the target . victor : my boy ... this is your dad . adam . well , if you could , you 'd probably tell me to get the hell out of here and leave you alone . those were the exact words you said when you last were in my office . for a long time , i was afraid that those were the last words you and i ever spoke to each other . but i should have known better , because you 're a newman . you are my flesh and blood , and we do n't give up . we keep fighting . [ sighs ] except i do n't want to argue with you anymore . we 've argued for so many years over so many ridiculous things . [ sighs ] the most important thing is that you 're home now . i 'm gon na keep you safe , my boy . i 'll keep you safe . lola : who am i gon na watch soccer and do shots with ? arturo : kyle ? lola : [ sucks teeth ] he 's more of a tennis - and - wine guy . arturo : [ chuckles ] that 's tough . lola : [ sighs ] i 'm gon na miss you so much . mia , mm , not so much . mia : i heard that . lola : you pull any crap on my brother , and i will come down to miami and kick your butt . mia : best behavior . promise . lola : and i want constant updates on the baby . mia : texts , pictures , videos . you 're gon na be the first call when i go into labor . lola : i better be . arturo : [ clears throat ] well , i guess this is it . mia : yeah . arturo : [ inhales , sighs ] so long , genoa city . i love you , sis . lola : i love you , too . mia : bye . lola : [ huffs ] [ sniffles ] summer : hi . uh ... am i interrupting ? jack : not at all . summer : um ... i just wanted to say thank you for reassigning kyle . jack : simple business decision . summer : well , we talked , and we both agreed that it was the best decision for everybody . jack : oh , that 's great . summer : um , i actually wanted to talk to you about something else . it 's not about kyle . it 's actually about my mom . jack : what 's she up to now ? summer : well , she says nothing , but i do n't think that she 's being honest . jack : thank you for giving me the heads up . i 'm not worried . what 's the worst she could do ? summer : i do n't think that you want to find out . phyllis : [ breathing deeply ] sharon : must have been hard to watch them go . rey : i felt bad for lola . sharon : it could n't have been easy for you . rey : seeing my brother and wife start a new life together ? sharon : i know that you wish them well , but it 's okay to be angry , too . rey : [ sighs ] you know , as much as i blame them for blowing up my life , they belong together . sharon : still , it 's got to hurt . rey : time to move on . in fact ... i just filed for divorce . sharon : you did ? rey : [ sighs ] i 'm ready to start a new chapter in my life . with you . sharon : well , then , let me help you turn the page . billy : you two do n't seem that upset at the prospect of me shooting your death - dodging brother . i mean , i joked with you that he 's got nine lives . maybe it 's more at this point . nick : is that a yes ? billy : i would n't waste a bullet on that dirtbag . victoria : nick , it was n't billy . he was with me when adam got shot . billy : what about you , nick ? you got an alibi ? nick : i was with christian . billy : your toddler son . not sure that 's gon na hold up in court . nick : well , it 's not like anybody is gon na believe your -- i mean , what the hell are you two now ? are you boyfriend and girlfriend ? are you exes with benefits ? what is it ? victoria : ha . that 's very funny . nick : well , you did go on that camping trip together . that was cute . victoria : why were we talking about adam and now all of a sudden we 're talking about billy and me ? nick : because billy has reminded me once again what a terrible brother - in - law he was . billy : do n't you think you should be focused on your real brother ? probably a good idea . victoria : maybe dad 's right . maybe we should give adam a chance to prove himself . billy : what , do go from demon seed to full - blown demon ? victoria : we do n't know that . billy : the guy shows up in vegas claiming that he does n't have a memory , playing poker , calling himself spider . what do you think ? nick : sounds like the old adam to me . billy : yeah , the one who never dies . and he 's not going to this time , either . so buckle up , boys and girls . it 's only about to get worse . [ adam grunts , mumbles ] victor : adam ? can you hear me ? you 're in the hospital now . you 're gon na be okay . adam : dad ? | sharon hears the gunshot and calls out to adam . sharon then rushes to the tack house to find adam on the floor and calls for help . meanwhile phyllis is working on her laptop when summer arrives . summer hates the tension between them and asks how she can make it up to her . phyllis responds with `` come and work with me `` . summer feels pressured and manipulated . phyllis insists that summer will never be properly recognized at jabot . they debate back and forth and phyllis yells that she was the one who got fired when they all did worse things than her . she also tells summer that she ruined her plans by ratting her out to jack . she later launches her website . elsewhere victoria and billy are in each other 's arms confessing how much they have missed each other . at crimson lights , mia and arturo tell lola and rey they have come to say goodbye . mia thanks them for not sending her to jail . rey is aloof until lola takes him aside and asks him to be the bigger man . the two brothers eventually hug . lola tells mia she wants lots of baby updates . lola cries as they leave . |
jill : are you dead ? you better not be dead 'cause i came over here for the express purpose of killing you myself . all right , let 's just see if you 're breathing . oh , you 're breathing . you 're breathing . all right , there 's got ta be a pulse . where would it be , in the wrist , in the neck ? i doubt it 's in the neck . i do n't think there 's been an adequate blood supply to your brain for years . oh , there it is , and it feels normal . are you faking ? are you faking 'cause you knew i would come over here , you knew i 'd find out about those poisonous lies that you 've been telling john abbott ... about my birth mother not being my birth mother ? wake up , wake up , you old troublemaker . come on , i know this is a ploy for sympathy . esther : stop that ! do n't you -- jill : please , stop this nonsense . esther : stop that . do n't you hit her anymore ! jill : oh , for christ ... did you call the paramedics ? esther : well , of course i did . kay : you 're telling me my baby was jill ? jill : move the table . move the table . kay : jill ? esther : jill ... jill : oh , look at her . esther : what is wrong with you ? god , oh , my god , mrs . c. , mrs. c. , please , please , wake up . mrs. c. , i know -- i know you 're gon na be all right . i - i know you are . please , mrs . c. i love you , mrs . c . jill : oh , my god . phyllis : here you are . jack : yeah , just trying to unwind a bit . what are you up to ? phyllis : i think i 'm gon na go to sleep . it 's been a long day . jack : yeah , i hear you . you know , you could join me . phyllis : i do n't think so , jack . i 'm still mad at you . jack : phyllis , you 're taking this too far . phyllis : you accused me of betraying my family . jack : i said no such thing . phyllis : oh , you were so sure i 'm victor newman 's messenger . jack : i said it was victor newn ' n 's message . i am still ticked off that the moustache would stoop to using my wife to undermine our confidence at jabot . phyllis : ohokay , i ca n't -- there you go again . i am not victor newman 's stooge . jack : he 's using you , sweetheart . phyllis : oh , of course he is , of course he is . it 's so obvious . why would i have a mind of my own ? why would i have any sincere coerern as to what happens to you or your family 's company ? victoria : do n't you ever quit ? victor : what ? victoria : working , is n't it time to go home ? victor : if i do n't put in overtime , how can i expect my employees to ? victoria : you know , i got your e - mail about the satineeeeeting tomorrow . victor : i sent one to neil and phyllis as well . victoria : do n't you have to meet with legal tomorrow morning ? victor : yes , why ? victoria : well , why do n't you just give me the notes ? and then there 's really no need for you to be at the meeting . victor : do n't worry , i already rescheduled . victoria : look , um , we appreciate your personal interest in this project , but i realize you 're very busy , and neil and i can handle it . victor : i 'm sure you can , but i have reasons to want to be at that meeting , okay ? ashley : oh , oh , do n't stop . it feels so good . oh . ( gasps ) oh ... oh . brad : that 's our little beach ball 's way of telling you you need to stay off your feet , young lady . ashley : oh , you mean , this little beach ball right here ? brad : ( baby voice ) yeah , that 's the one i mean . that little one . ashley : this feels so heavenly . almost makes me feel glty . brad : ( normal voice ) why is that ? ashley : because i 'm enjoying myself , and i know that poor colleen is going through such a rough time . brad : yeah , you know , i wanted to talk to her , and by the time i came home , she was already in bed . ashley : i know . she 's pretty upset . brad : any idea why ? ashley : yeah , but she asked me to keep it confidential . brad : oh , come on , i 'm her father . ashley : i know , but if we want her to open up to us , then she has to know we 'll keep our promises . brad : okay , well , then i 'm going to go out on a limb and guess that this has something to do with j.t . dru : mm - hmm . whoo . neil : ( whistles ) hey , baby . dru : mm - hmm . hi . neil : mmm . chinese food . dru : yep . thoughi ' i 'd pick some up on my way back from work . neil : mmm . i 'm glad you did . i 'm lovin ' that . dru : mm - hmm . neil : is lily in her room ? dru : mnh - mnh . she 's spending the night at sierra 's . neil : on a school night ? how 'd she talk you into that ? dru : well , actually , she didn't . it was my idea . neil : any special reason that you want her gone tonight ? dru : well , i thought you and i would talk . neil : ooh , is that your subtle way of saying you want to get a little freaky ? dru : yeah , do n't you wish it were so ? unh - unh . it 's just about doing the talking . yeah . neil : oh , hold on , wait a minute . dru : huh ? neil : does this happen to have anything to do with my marriage proposal ? 'cause if it is , i want an answer . good afternoon . here 's some of the stories we 're following for global news at six . after a nine month fight - barb tarbox has lost her courageous battle against cancer . the anti - smoking crusader has passed away . tonight we 'll take a look back at her life - and talk to family and friends . drivers across alberta are in for a shock . starting tomorrow - the fines for a number of traffic violations will skyrockethope you 'll join us for those stories and more - tonight on global news at six . r children to behappy and healthy , samantha : when we think of the food in a hospital cafeteria , we think of bland soups , pmamade sandwiches ( knock on door ) man : mackenzie browning ? mac : yes . man : i 'm laird worthington . i believe you 're expecting me ? mac : please , come in . laird : thank you . oh , my , what a fun apartment . mac : thanks . laird : the light must be exquisite during the day . mac : um , yeah , i guess . laird : oh -- billy : hey , mac , have you seen my , uh -- oh , hi . laird : oh , this must be the groom ? billy : i 'm billy . laird : yes , you are . you two must make a striking couple . billy : mac , what 's going on ? mac : billy , this is mr . worthington . laird : please . laird . mac : according to grandma , he 's the best wedding planner in the city . laird : as i 've always said , katherine chancellor is a woman of impeccable taste . mac : well , thanks for coming by on such short notice . laird : oh , it 's my pleasure . in fact , i ca n't tell you how pleased i was to get your grandmother 's call , not to mention , extremely honored . it 's not every day a chancellor and an abbott get married . mac : well , we couldurure use your help . billy : did mrs . chancellor tell you the wedding 's in a few days ? laird : yes , which does n't leave us much time , but do n't you worry , because i 've already made some calls . there are still plenty of options available . mac : great . should we get started ? laird : let 's do . billy : i 'm gon na take off . mac : no , no , billy , you ca n't leave now . billy : mac , you know i 'm not good at this stuff . mac : i want your input . besides , this should be fun . jill : oh , for god 's sake , esther , give the woman some space . you 're breathing up all the oxygen over there . esther : she has n't moved , not even one little twitch . jill : this is very frustrating . esther : it 's a lot more than that , jill . it 's terrifying . jill : oh , she will be fine . only the good die young . esther : yeah , i noticed you 're still around . jill : you just do n't press your luck , okay ? i want to annihilate somebody , and my main target is taking some kind of weird nap , and you will do . esther : you do n't scare me . ( doorbell rings ) esther : oh , good . okay , mrs . c. , do n't you worry . lie back here . stay right there . i 'll be right back . oh , god . ( knock on door ) paramedic : fire department . hello . esther : i 'm coming ! oh , thank god you 're here . she 's in there . please , just hurry . paramedic # 2 : what happened ? esther : i - i do n't know . she was down here . i was upstairs . she had a visitor , a woman . i could hear them talking , but i did n't hear what they were saying , and then their voices were raised and -- oh , my god . do you think that someone did something to her ? paramedic # 2 : we 'll do our best to find out , ma'am . esther : oh , god . pamamedic : hand me that penlight . paramedic # 2 : she 's got a strong pulse . esther : she has to be okay . jack : i know you care about jabot . phyllis : because i care about you and your father . i know what this company means to you . jack : and yet you go to work every day for a man who 's trying tourury us . phyllis : jack , you are not listening to me . you are letting victor bury you by going ahead with tuvia . you are letting him run jabot into the ground . you can not compete head - to - head with newman enterprises . jack : you honestly think we have n't studied the situation , that we do n't know the risks ? phyllis : i do n't think you know how big the risks are , but why listen to me ? anything i say is unreliable . jack : i know you mean well -- phyllis : of course i do . i 'm your wife . jack : but as long as you 're working for newman -- phyllis : i ca n't be trusted , right ? even if i have information that can save your company ? you know , i do n't want to talk about this . this is not about newman versus jabot . jack : oh , really ? what is this about ? phyllis : trust . do you trust me ? jack : yes , of course i trust you . phyllis : sometimes , but not always . jack : well , i trust you with the important things . i trust you with kyle . i trust you with my whole life . phyllis : do you trust me with your company ? jack : we are -- we are breaking the rules here . we said we were n't gon na talk about business at home . phyllis : well , well , that does n't make sense anymore because we ca n't pretend that what happens at work does n't affect us . jack : then what the hell are we supposed to do ? i sure do n't like the way things are going now . phyllis : you think i do ? that 's why i want you to listen to me . jack : and if i tell you i 'm listening , that i know what -- phyllis : oh , please do n't do that , jack . jack : do you trust me is n't that easy , is it ? so , it was called cattle point . of the nation , and subsequentlyne of th here . your cruise director , ron for warmer weather . claire : we 've got teeratures today neil : thanks . okay , dru ... dru : uh - huh . neil : you 've stalled long enough . dru : oh , right , the marriage proposal . neil : the marriage proposal . do you have an answer for me ? dru : maybe . neil : oh , my goodness , you want to watch me sit here and sweat it out , do n't you ? dru : no , neil , i want to make the right decision . i want to do the right thing . neil : oh , come on , why do n't you just give me the good news so we can celebrate ? dru : you are so full of yourself , all confident and whatnot . neil : well , when something 's so right , why fight it ? dru : even though our marriage the last time was a big bust ? neil : yeah , but the difference is we 're smarter now . we wo n't repeat the same mistakes . dru : okay , let 's just take a minute here and rewind the tape , huh ? do you remember what broke us up , hmm ? neil : yeah , i re -- why are we getting all hung up on the pt ? t ? dru : because the past was ugly , neil . do you remember what split us up ? neil : i was there . yes , of course i remember . there was a lot of reasons . dru : one of which was you wanted me to just , like , end my career . neil : that 's hardly the case now . i even offered you a job at newman enterprises . dru : right , that big bone you threw me . neil : yeah , which you turned down , need i remind you , to go work for the competition , but you know something ? we 're working it out . dru : this time , but what if we 're incapable of doing that a next time ? plus , you are so stubborn . neil : i 'm stubborn ? dru : yes , mr . taurus , you are so -- okay , we 're both stubborn . neil : hey , as long as wkikiss and make up at the end of the day , it does n't really matter . dru : but what if we 're unwilling to budge , neil ? you know , i really do n't have another one of those in me to tell you the truth . i mean , that last one really hurt me , and then we have lily to think about . neil : ah , okay , so i 'm glad you brought her up . this remarriage e exactly what she needs . so ... dru : if it lasts . let 's think about the repercussions , if it does n't , for our little girl . neil : you know , baby , we 've been standing here talking for a minute , and i 'm getting the feeling that you 're turning down my proposal . dru : oh , my god , we forgot to open the fortune cookies . what is wrong with me ? neil : who cares about a fortune cookie ? come on , dru , give me an answer . dru : oh , i want my fortune cookie . you know what ? hold on , hold on , hold on . here , catch . we 've got , oh , `` today is the first day of the rest of your life . `` is n't that original ? neil : that 's nice , baby . dru : i love that . what does your say ? come on . neil : mine says ... neil : `` yes , i 'll marry you . `` dru : really ? neil : drucilla , is this for real ? dru : it took me a half - hour to stuff that baby t the cookie . uh - huh . neil : you put this in the -- are you really saying yes ? dru : there are a hundred reasons why i should say no , but i can not get something out of my head that you said to me . neil : what did i say ? dru : you told me that this would last forever . neil : god willing , it will . dru : neil , i hope that you recognize and that you 're promising me that you 're doing this for the long haul . neil : i am , i promise . till death do us part . laird : your grandmother gave me specific instructions . i 'm to create the ultimate dream wedding , and i do n't intend to disappoint her . now i understand you 've already booked the colonnade room . mac : yes . laird : excellent , excellent choice , but might i suggest another possibility ? mac : sure . laird : what would you say to the botanical gardens ? mac : well , actually -- laird : picture this in your mind 's eye -- flowers in full bloom , the sky a brilliant shade of blue , swans gliding across the pond . as you walk down the aisle , the genoa city philharmonic fills the air with music . then just as you and billy are pronounced husband and wife , 100 white doves are released into the air . later , i 'm thinking dinner under the stars , a tuscan banquet . your guests will feast on roasted quail before dancing the night away , and finally , as the evening draws to a close , a magnificent fireworks display explodes above and illuminates the night sky . well , what do you think ? mac : wow , that 's -- billy ? billy : uh , wow . laird : mm - hmm , you need a moment to take it all in , yeah . m : : i never thought of fireworks . laird : oh , brad and jenny did it . brad pitt , jennifer aniston , tremendous hit . billy : i 'm - i 'm sure it was . it 's just that what you just described is so , uh -- mac : big . billy : huge . laird : i do n't like to brag . mac : well , the thing is , is that we never really planned on anything this elaborate . billy : right . mac : like the swans and the doves ... billy : and do n't forget the quail . mac : yeah . laird : oh , birds were n't part of your vision ? billy : w - we did n't exactly have a vision . mac : the wedding you described sounds amazing . billy : yeah , really amazing . mac : we just -- we were hoping for something a little more intimate . billy : simple . laird : oh . how intimate and simple ? mac : um , put it this way . if we went with your idea ... billy : there would be more people in the orchestra than guests . mac : yeah . laird : say no more . mac : it 's not that we do n't like it , it 's -- laird : i understand . it 's your special , special day . i 'm not trying to force anything on you . now tell me exacy what you had in mind . mac : well , you 'll probably think i 'm old - fashioned . i do want something special , but not a production . the most important thing is that i 'm marrying billy . laird : oh , young love , is there anything more romantic ? paramedic : well , there 's no sign of any trauma . esther : okay , so the person that was here , then that -- paramedic : may have left before this happened . esther : okay . paramedic : now did your employer say anything today about feeling ill , dizzy , nauseous ? esther : no . paramedic : about numbness to a limb or weakness ? esther : unh - unh . unh - unh . paramedic : did she speak normally , look like her usual self ? esther : yes . i mean , no . she did n't say anything about feeling sick . she seemed completelnonormal to me . paramedic : and this visitor , did you see who that was ? esther : no . paramedic : and you , ma'am ? jill : i just got here . she was already on the floor . paramedic : you did n't see anyone leaving the premises ? jill : no . paramedic : all right , well , then we 'll have her out of here in a moment , and we 'll meet you at memorial . esther : oh , can i ride with her , please ? paramedic : sure , you both can . jill : me ? well , all right , i -- you do n't really need me there , do you ? paramedic : ma'am , that 's completely up to you . jill : fine . i 'll go just in case . esther : you 're not kidding me . jill : what ? esther : if something happened to mrs . c. , you 'd be sad , too . jill : oh , do n't be so stupid . i just want her to survive so i can ring her neck . esther : okay , mrs . c. i 'm right here . i 'm gon na be right here with you . do n't you worry . you 're gon na be okay . oh no ! that 's 56 grams of refined sugars coming at me . ashley : `` confidential `` means not blabbing . brad : well , what else could it be ? colleen would n't be hiding in her room if it did n't have something to do with mr . wonderful so what did he do that was n't so wonderful ? ashley : you 're making an awful lot of assumptions . brad : i do n't hear you denying them . ashley : okay , there is a problem with j.t . brad : what 's the problem ? ashley : frankly , i do n't know , but even if i did , the last thing we should do is hover , or god forbid , take off on the kid . brad : if he were a kid , i would n't be so worried . ashley : oh , do n't worry about this . it 's not gon na solve anything , it 's not gon na help colleen , and it 's just gon na put pressure on all of us , which none of us needs . brad : no , especially not you . ashley : i 'm fine . brad : i know you 're fine . i want to keep you that way . ashley : i 'll never say no a a foot massage . brad : i 'm serious . ashley : so am i . brad : all right , listen , while we 're on the subject , what 's this about a meeting at the crack of dawn tomorrow ? ashley : oh , good , you got my memo . brad : honey , you 've been working hard enough as it is . ashley : well , that 's your opinion . brad : you 've been putting in crazy hours . ashley : we 're launching a new line . we all know what that takes . brad : so this has something to do with tuvia ? ashley : what else ? victoria : dad , we 're not talking about brain surgery here . we 're just talking about a meeting to discuss strategy . victor : mm - hmm . in this case , brain surgery may be less mplicated . victoria : why , is there something you know that i do n't ? victor : our fight with jabot has taken an unexpected turn , which means we need to rethink our plans . victoria : fine . why do n't you just tell me what you 're concerned about , and neil and i will take it from there ? victor : i know satine is your baby , but unlike with brash & sassy , this time i 'm gon na be involved , all right ? victoria : what 's going on here ? victor : it is becoming quite clear to me that jabot has no intention of backing down . victoria : did you think that they would ? victor : considering their precarious financial situation , yes , i thought they would . victoria : and your point is ? victor : if they succeed in marketing the tuvia line , we 'd need more product . victoria : so you 're not giving up on satine , are you ? victor : of course not , but i want to expand the product line . victoria : are you serious ? victor : well , think about it for a minute . when we bought satine , they had very limited product . if we now want to compete with jabot , we need to create a variety . victoria : dad , you 're talking about starting from scratch . i mean , research , development , packaging -- it 's a huge amount of work , not to mention the costs . victor : so what ? it 's the best counterattack . victoria : why are you suddenly so worried about jabot ? victor : i 'm not worried about jabot . in fact , if they intend to go up against us , itl l be their undoing , but i 'm in no mood to take a chance , all right ? victoria : fine . victor : let 's go over thisin the morning , but i think i made it clear why i want to be at that meeting . victoria : yeah , i guess you did . victor : something else on your mind ? victoria : yeah , um , i 'm just wondering if i should be reading between the lines here . victor : what do you mean , reading between the lines ? victoria : well , are you trying to send me a message , or what ? victor : a message about what ? victoria : i heard about your offer to nicholas . victor : oh , that . victoria : yeah , that . you want to mentor him to take over the company . that 's kind of a big deal . victor : and that bothers you ? victoria : did you think that it would n't bother me ? i mean , now you want to oversee my division of newman enterprises -- i 'm just wondering what 's going on here , dad , because if you have a problem with my work , you should just tell me . esther : she still has n't moved . what does that mean ? paramedic : ma'am , that 's what we 're here to find out . esther : tell me the truth . is she going to die ? paramedic : she 'll be in good hands . esther : oh , please . you 're looking live at edmonton from our skytracker atop manulife placegood afternoon . i 'm lesley macdonald . coming up at 5 : 30 ... the terrorist alert in the u - s is being boosted again from yellow to orange -- the second - highest level . we 'll explain you why . and lethbridge alderwoman dar heatherington has struck a deal to avoid having a record in the u - s. plus ... local researchers are using mri technology to try to unlock some of the causes of dyslexia in children . those stories and more ... laird : so it 's decided , the cake will be a 3-tier , white chocolate with fresh raspberries . mac : is that everything ? laird : oh , my , look at the time . i must be on my way . i 'm having dinner with the wife of a state congressman . her daughter 's getting married this summer . do n't even get me started on what it 's like to work with that miserable ... woman . her taste is all in her -- well , you do n't want to know where her taste is . mac : ( chuckles ) mac : i 'll be around all day tomorrow if you need to get in touch with me . laird : i 'm sure i will . the next few days are going to be busy , busy , busy . mac : thanks again for all your help . laird : no need to thank me , and do n't you worry about a thing . i 'm gon na make sure your wedding is all you 've ever hoped for and more . bye - bye . mac : bye . billy : where 'd your grandma find that guy ? mac : hey , i like him . billy : he 's a bit intense , is n't he ? mac : he 's an artist , and he really knows his stuff , which is exactly the kind of person we need . ( telephone rings ) billy : hello . jill : billy , it 's mom . billy : what do you want , mo jill : is mackenzie there ? billy : yeah , but if you 're calling just to harass her -- jill : i 'm at memorial . billy : what happened ? jill : katherine collapsed . the paramedics have brought her here to the emergency room , and the doctors do n't know what 's wrong . billy : we 're on our way . mac : what is it ? billy : your grandma 's inin the hospital . mac : what ? why ? billy : i do n't know . let 's just go . esther : why sns n't i down there ? she had someone downstairs . i should at least have gone down to see if anyone needed anything . jill : oh , stop it , esther , this is n't about you . esther : i can talk to myself if i want to . it 's a free country . if you do n't like it , just go stand over there . god , why did n't she call me down ? i mean , normally , it 's like , `` esther , where the hell are you ? ca n't you see we have company ? `` jill : maybe she did n't want you poisoning her guest with that swill you call coffee . esther : okay , you stay here , i 'm going over there , then . jill : perfect , perfect , perfect . esther : you know , you do n't have to be so mean , jill . mrs. c. could be just -- i - i refuse to think that . i 'm not going there . i refuse . she 's in trouble . jill : i know that . i know that , all right ? but until we hear from the doctors , i 'm not gon na assume the worst . esther : i can not believe that you are so casual . jill : i 'm not casual . you know what , esther ? katherine is not a spring chicken , okay ? and we all have to go sometime , do n't we ? there are worse ways than keeling over on your own persian carpet . esther : oh , you are incredible . if you have a hangnail , then the whole world has come to an end , but if someone else is dying , well , then that 's just mother nature 's way . you just stay away from me . esther : oh , olivia , what is wrong with her ? i can not believe it . i mean , she -- why is n't she moving ? olivia : well , we -- esther : her heart , is she -- jill : esther , esther , we wo n't learn anything if you do n't shut up , okay ? olivia : we took kay up to radiology for some tests . esther : well , do n't you have any idea what is wrong with her , please ? olivia : i 'd rather not speculate until we can pin something down specifically . esther : well , i -- jill : we appreciate that . esther : oh , come on . i 'd rather have a guess than just not know anything . jill : i told you before , this is not about you . olivia : look , the important thing is you called 9 - 1 - 1 , and she got here quickly . that could make all the difference , so thank you , okay ? you did the right thing . esther : well , of course . i mean , i did n't know what -- jill : you 're welcome , olivia . olivia : i 'll , um , i 'll come back when i have something to report , okay ? esther : oh , doctor , i am begging you , please , do n't let hedidie . please . phyllis : i wish things were n't soomplicated . jack : i know a way to simplify things . you could always come to work at jabot . phyllis : ohh , that ship has sailed , jack . jack : why ? phyllis : why ? because you made up some bogus position to appease me . jack : wait a minute , that is not how it went down . phyllis : i have a commitment to newman enterprises . i 'm not giving it up . jack : so we 're just gon na find a way to learn to live with this ? phyllis : yeah , yeah . it gets old fast , wondering if you believe anything i say , thinking that maybe you wo n't take anything at face value . jack : it is n't exactly a picnic on my end either . my wife is working for a man who 's trying to bring down our company . phyllis : i love you , okay ? but this job is a huge part of my life . i 'm not letting it go , and i think it 's unfair for you to a m me to . jack : okay , so i wo n't ask you to , but i am not about to give up my commitment , my devotion to jabot . it 's part of my family . phyllis : okay ... then what do we do , how do we keep what we have ? because i can really -- i feel like it 's slipping away . jack : wait , where are you going ? phyllis : it 's stifling in here . this is out there on gloabl . i 'm seanna collins . the northern alberta international childrens festival returns to st . albert may 27th to the 31st . the festival gives children the opportunity to explore and experience all forms of art and expression . pick up an event brochure at any tim horton 's location . take part in the annual atco gas charity golf classic - may 26th at the edmonton country club . the tournament supports the crimestoppers assocaition of edmonton and northern alberta . register todayjoin globals mike sobel for two upcoming events . the walk to cure diabetes more than 42,000 people across canada walking to cure diabetes each year . register on - line at walktocurediabetes . caand join mike at the 14th annual ms bike tour june 7th and 8th in leduc . it 's the largest bike tour in canada raising thousands of dollars to help families living with m.s.your lips will neverfeel the same . jill : yes , her name is charlotte ramsey . yeah , the lady who was in my office earlier today . okay , if she comes by again or if she calls , would you get a number on her where i could reach her ? and tell her i 'm nowhere she can reach me by phone , but i 'll be checking in . okay , here , now tell her that it 's extremely important that i talk to her , and that it 's something good , and , elsiann , uh , tell her that i love her . okay , thanks . esther : was that your birth mother you were talking about ? jill : please , mind your own business . esther : oh , what is the good news , jill , that mrs . chancellor is hanging on to life by the skin of her teeth ? jill : you are so melodramatic . esther : oh , you would really be happy if she died , would n't you ? then you could move that woman into our house , fire me -- jill : stop it . stop it . i do n't think that katherine is gon na die , all right ? you 're the one who has her dead and buried . let 's have a little optimism . esther : you do n't want her to die ? jill : does n't really matter what i want , does it ? olivia : esther . esther : oh , olivia , what is happening ? tell me what 's wrong . olivia : kay 's had a stroke , a fairly serious one . esther : oh , my god , is she going to live ? olivia : i do n't know . it 's critical , but she could survive . there 'll probably be some impairment if she does . esther : like being paralyzed ? olivia : anything from a finger to her entire body . it 's just best we anticipate more than less damage . esther : oh , god . olivia : kay 's simply not as strong as someone younger might be . in this kind of stroke , the damage to the brain continues after the event . now we 've done everything we can to arrest the process , but there 's no telling what secondary effects there might be or how extensive . i 'm sorry . esther : i do n't want her to die . please . brad : so what 's on the agenda ? is it really important ? ashley : yes . i would n't be asking everybody to take a chunk out of their morning . brad : it could n't wait a couple of days ? ashley : no , not really . brad : because i 'm serious , honey . i really want you to spend tomorrow with your feet up , watching tv and eating bonbons . ashley : bonbons ? did you say bonbons ? i 've been craving chocolate . brad : i will get you the biggest box i can find ifif you promise to stay home and enjoy it . ashley : i ca n't take time off now . brad : ( groans ) ashley : i do n't want to . we 're at a critical point in the project . brad : i do n't disagree with you , but -- how about this -- you outline your talking points , and i 'll run the meeting ? ashley : that 's very sweet . it is , and i love your concern , but , no , i want to be there . brad : all right , well , there 's only one thing left for me to do . ashley : what ? brad : go to the kitchen and scrounge you up some chocolate . ashley : oh , now that 's love . brad : do n't you ever doubt it . ashley : mmm , okay . victor : your work has been exemplary . i could n't be more proud . victor : seems to me like you 've lost confidence in me . victor : why do you say that ? victoria : well , even if i buy your reasons for wanting to be involved in satine , why at the same time would you be offering nicholas the chance to take over the company ? victor : oh , sweetheart , that 's such a long way off . that 's a long way off . victoria : still , you 're cutting me out of the picture . victor : how can you say i 'm cutting you out of the picture ? victoria : well , you 've always led us to believe that you would be grooming nicholas and me to take over the company and work as a team . victor : sweetheart , you run brash & sassy . that 's part of newman enterprises . now we acquired satine . that 's a huge responsibility . victoria : and you do n't think i can handle it ? i mean , do you realize how insulting it is that you made this decision without even consulting me ? victor : all right , that 's a point well taken . i apologize for not having done that . that 's my fault . i 'm sorry . it 's a moot point anyway , because your brother turned me down . victoria : it 's not a moot point . the fact that you could do this without me , without even giving me a heads up , i mean , that 's the point . victor : sweetheart , that was very thoughtless on my part , and i apologize . now , please , ncentrate on satine . there 's a lot of work to be done . if you have any further complaints about anything , talk to me , all right ? anyway , i have to go to a dinner meeting , so i 'll see you later . victor : i 'm sorry . neil : all right , my darling , champagne for you ... dru : for me . neil : sparkling water for me . dru : let 's toast . neil : it would n't be official without one , right ? here 's to you , me and the future . dru : the future . neil : mm , also to peace and harmony the rest of our lives . dru : i do n't know about that last bit . neil : drucilla , i promise you , you wo n't regret this , baby . dru : honey , i 'm talking about duking it out like jack abbott and red . neil : yeah , well , there always is something we could to do to ensure smooth sailing . dru : yeah , like you could resign from newman enterprises . neil : now why would i do that ? dru : oh , i do n't know , eliminate conflict , for instance . neil : there wo n't be any conflict before long . dru : why do you say that ? neil : well , once jabot ' new line goes down in flames , you can kick it here at the house and watch tv all day . dru : oh , i do n't think so . neil : oh , well , i do feel bad for the abbotts , though , particularly john and ashley . man , they work their butts off for that company . dru : do you really think that satine cosmetics is a direct threat to jabot ? i mean , come on . neil : let me educate you on something . it takes a whole lot of money , a huge investment , to launch a new cosmetics line . that 's right . they do n't have the money . dru : we have serious grip at jabot . i mean -- neil : whatever you say . they 're stretched too thin , their debt load is crippling them . dru : for real ? neil : yes , drucilla , it 's for real . dru : how would you know that , and i would n't know that ? neil : because you ai n't on the board . dru : so ? neither are you . neil : no , i 'm not , but look at what position i 'm in at newman enterprises , okay ? i 'm privy toerertain pertinent information . as it turns out , jabot owes most of its debt to newman enterprises . dru : look at my position at jabot , all right ? i 'm in a very important position . neil : uh - huh . dru : how is it that you and newman would know all about this debt , and i would n't know about that ? what 's that about ? neil : maybe they 're gon na send you a memo . dru : yeah , maybe they are . maybe they are . neil : okay , drucilla , come on , stop . let 's not get all bent out of shape . this is our night . it 's a special night , all right ? let 's just be with each other . dru : all right . neil : all right ? let 's not talk shop anymore . dru : right . no , you 're right . all right . so ... neil : how about another toast ? dru : yeah , how about -- wait , you trying to get me tipsy ? he 's trying to get me tipsy . neil : why would i do that ? dru : 'cause you 're hoping for some candy , right ? neil : i did n't know i needed alcohol to get some candy . dru : look at you . here you are engaged all of five minutes , and you 're already taking your fiancée for granted . neil : sue me . jill : when will we know something more ? olivia : i know it does n't sound very scientific , but we 'll know when we know . i 'm more interested in kay making it through the night . ststher : i 'll be right here . i am not going anywhere . olivia : as soon as i know something -- mac : where 's my grandmother ? olivia : she 's in radiology . mac : can we see her ? olivia : no , not right now . i 'll have someone notify you as soon as i have her set up in a room in i.c.u . if you 'll excuse me . billy : what happened ? esther : she had a stroke . mac : bad ? esther : yeah , bad . oh , mac ... mac : tell me what happened . esther : i came down . she was lying on the floor ... mac : no , before that . i want to hear it all . esther : okay . i was upstairs . i should n't have been , but i was . and i heard jill hollering , so i came down the stairs through the kitchen , and then i heard jill going on about how she was gon na kill mrs . chancellor -- jill : for god 's sake , that is not how it happened , esther . esther : yes , it is , and then i saw her lying on the ground . mac : you ! jill : i had just gotten there . i never touched her . i nevesasaid a word to her -- mac : you did this to my grandmother ! you did this ! damn you ! jill : billy , get her off me ! billy : mom , stay back ! mac : billy , let me go ! billy : calm down ! mac . mac : let me go , billy ! billy : calm down ! | jill tries to revive katherine who is taken by ambulance to hospital . jack and phyllis fight again about her bringing them victor 's message . vikki starts to wonder about her job as she confronts victor about him wanting to groom nick to take over the company and is planning to expand her division and did n't tell her . brad takes care of his pregnant wife and ashley refuses to break her confidence with colleen . dru accepts neil 's marriage proposal with fortune cookies and they have a little tiff about working for competing companies . mac and billy are planning their wedding when they get the call about katherine being in the hospital . she 's had a stroke . mac accuses jill of trying to kill her . |
michael : okay , when you informed brad carlton that you were aware of his marital infidelities , did you ask for money ? phyllis : um ... no , why would i do that ? michael : because that 's what extortion typically involves . phyllis : no , i did n't ask for money . michael : choose your words carefully . we have to force bardwell to convince the jury that your actions fell within the legal definition of extortion . phyllis : a fountain . michael : what ? phyllis : a fountain . that 's what a retail establishment needs . they need a fountain , so people can throw pennies in it . and they can make wishes . maybe they 'll have better luck than i did . michael : you know , focus . can you do that for me ? just focus . phyllis : martha stewart had a billion dollar company when she was facing prison . michael : what are you talking about ? phyllis : i 'm talking about -- i may not be a billionaire . i may not be . but i 'm equally as misunderstood . i am . michael : mmm . phyllis : listen , i have a job . that 's -- that 's really all i have besides my daughter . so you worry about the legalese and i 'm gon na worry about fountains . michael : you know what , phyllis ? we have a trial to prepare for . phyllis : yeah ? ( telephone ringing ) phyllis : hello ? hey , jack . i 'm ... what did you just say ? wait -- wait a second ! wh ... when did this happen ? why did you do this ? no , you did n't tell me you were going to do this . you never told me you were going to do this ! you said you were gon na fight for it ! no , i do n't -- i do n't wan na hear that ! there are a lot more important things than your campaign , like your integrity ! michael : okay ... what was that all about ? phyllis : jack sold n.v.p . [ scene_break ] victor : this is my best present so far . nikki : why are we getting a present ? nikki : what is this ? a deed to the city ? n.v.p . well ... you finally got everything back . victor : so have you . read the bottom paragraph . nikki : you 're giving me control of the company ? victor : of course . you own it . you should run it . i never go back on my word , you know ? nikki : my god ! i ca n't believe it ! thank you . thank you so much . victor : you 're welcome . nikki : wow . nikki : well , i have a lot to do , i guess . i do n't know where to start . victor : come here . nikki : victor ... victor : let 's just hope and pray that our son is in a safe place . okay . you go and do what you have to do , okay ? nikki : okay . nikki : thank you . ( telephone ringing ) victor : hello ? oh , yeah , put him through . yes , ambassador . they have not located him ? yes . well , i know that 's ... well , it 's known as a rather unsafe area . i 've heard about that , right ? ambassador , i can only ... repeat how much this means to me . um ... so kindly do everything in your power and ask your staff to do everything in their power to find my son . yes . i will do that . thank you . i appreciate it . [ scene_break ] victoria : consumer products is , um , they 're asking for increased r & d funding . brad : yeah , i 've read the proposal . i 'll run the numbers . victoria : thank you . nick used to handle that division . brad : i 'll get right on it . how about that , uh , company we 're thinking of acquiring in philadelphia ? victoria : uh , yeah , i have a conference call with them tomorrow . brad : boy , you 're really something , you know that ? you have n't missed a step . victoria : i do n't really have a choice . woman : excuse me ? have you rescheduled sharon 's photo shoot yet ? i need to know if i should return the props to the rental house . victoria : um ... i 'll let you know when i make a decision . woman : i 'm sorry to bother you . brad : victoria , i 'll take care of it . victoria : excuse me . i need to get some air . [ scene_break ] jill : so i have very carefully considered what you had to say . ji min : and ? jill : and i have decided that i 'm gon na cancel my appearance on `` extreme catwalk `` and go to korea with you . ji min : but this show is so important to you . you 've been planning for this for months . jill : oh , gloria can handle it . and i 'll talk to her about not doing anything to embarrass the company . ji min : well , that 's not gon na work . because gloria 's gon na be in tokyo during the taping . jill : oh , she can stay here . i 'll fill in for her in japan , and then i 'll fly to korea and join you . ji min : well , gloria might not wan na change her plans on such short notice . jill : are you kidding me ? she 's been dying to do `` extreme catwalk `` ever since they offered her the job . trust me , she will be thrilled . ji min : i 'm -- i 'm just not sure this is gon na work , jill . jill : well , of course it 'll work . you get to show me seoul . gloria will have her 15 minutes of fame and we 'll all be happy . [ scene_break ] j.t . : what the hell are you doing ? [ scene_break ] jill : yeah , gloria ? um , listen , i have a proposal for you . gloria : i 'm listening . jill : well , i know how excited you were about your appearance on `` extreme catwalk , `` so i thought it would be better if i went to tokyo , and you did your best impression of a fashionista on the runway . gloria : sounds interesting . but why are you passing up this opportunity ? jill : i just think i can get a lot accomplished on this junket , that 's all . you 'd really be doing me a favor . gloria : then i accept . and , jill , i 'm gon na make our company the talk of the watercooler , because , honey , you 've just been glorified . jill : yep , you 're a natural . ji min : um ... jill : i just talked to gloria . i can go on the trip . ji min : you called her ? jill : mm - hmm . i just needed to make sure that everything was okay with her . ji min : i wish you had n't done that . jill ... i 've misled you . jill : what do you mean ? ji min : you 're a very attractive woman , jill . but that 's all there is between us -- an attraction , a flirtation . it is n't anything serious . at least not for me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : do you ever do any work around here , or do you just surf the web all day ? kevin : do you ever solve any cases , or do you just sip lattes all day ? j.t . : maybe you 're the case i 'm working on , huh ? kevin : yeah , and maybe i was just researching some new coffee roasters . and , uh , and installing a new firewall . can never be too careful . j.t . : that is funny , coming from you . kevin : well , if you 'd like , j.t . , i could take a look at your computer . password protect it . i 've got a great anti - virus program . j.t . : oh , yeah , what do you take me for , fisher ? kevin : oh , right , right , right , i forgot . you 're a , uh ... you 're a p.i . i 'm sure you 've already taken care of all that . j.t . : yeah , and if i had n't , i would n't let you anywhere near it . kevin : well , like i said , you know where to find me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i - i 'm gon na be jobless . michael : you do n't know that . phyllis : yes , i do . victor did n't bother to tell me about the sale . he did n't tell me anything . nikki did n't . i mean , this does n't bode well for my future . michael : hey . there 's a lot going on . he might not have gotten around to it yet . phyllis : the only reason they have n't kicked me out of this house yet is because they both think i 'm gon na be behind bars . michael : listen to me , there 's also an `` n `` in n.v.p . phyllis : are you calling nikki ? wait a second . wait a second . so -- so you think that maybe she 's not that eager to work for her husband ? phyllis : hey , um , this is phyllis . um ... phyllis newman , is nikki in ? please ? can i talk to her ? good , thanks for -- thanks for letting me know . okay , um ... nikki has convened a closed door meeting . this is not good . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , i have good news for a change . as of now , i 'm going to be running n.v.p . victoria : mom , congratulations . that 's amazing ! sharon : i knew that jack was selling , but i had no idea you 'd be taking over . david : we need to draft a press release right away . karen : it 's not too late to make the newscast . brad : why would jack sell his company ? nikki : all right , everybody just settle down . we have a lot to go over . first of all , sharon , i want to assure you that you will continue to be n.v.p . 's spokesmodel , but i am going to cancel your current photo shoot due to the recent tragedy . sharon : no argument here . nikki : now onto clear springs . victoria : you 're canceling the project ? nikki : actually , no , i 've decided to go forward with it . victoria : you 've been opposed to this whole thing since day one . i do n't understand . nikki : victoria , we 've already invested too much money in it , but you 'll be happy to know that i 'm gon na go with your proposal . it 'll be a smaller project , but it will focus on the historical architecture . victoria : mom , that 's great . david : this has more ramifications than she thinks . nikki : i 'll be working closely with all of you in the next few weeks . this is just the first of many changes i wan na make , but for now , meeting adjourned . david , karen , i want you two to stick around so we can discuss those ramifications you were whispering about . victoria : i 'm so proud of you . nikki : thank you , sweetheart . i would n't have been able to do any of it without your support . victoria : your campaign crew does n't look too happy . nikki : will you please stay ? i 'd like to get your perspective . all right ... i know what you 're going to say . karen : this is a mistake . nikki : there it is . victoria : what is the problem ? nikki : taking over my opponent 's company -- david : is only going to raise more speculation . karen : jack is going to spin this , saying that he sold his company to avoid a conflict of interest . victoria : making mom look really bad . karen : it 'll look like her focus is divided . david : unlike jack 's . nikki : well , you two are running my campaign . come up with a way to show that it is n't . because i 'm not backing down from this position . david : all right , all right , all right , look , let 's just ... let 's come up with some ideas . karen : are you sure you wan na do this ? nikki : now technically , victor still owns the company . victoria : you could step back and let dad take over until the election . david : that 's not a bad idea . nikki : no . i 'm confident i can do both . [ scene_break ] brad : finally , a little good news . victoria : yeah . maybe it 'll bring mom a little happiness . brad : all your hard work paid off . victoria : she 's the one that really championed the whole thing . brad : why do n't we go to dinner and have a little celebration ? victoria : i wish i could , but i already have plans . brad : well , another time then ? [ scene_break ] jill : hi , bloody mary , please . you know what ? make that a black coffee . thank you . will : jill . jill : hey . sit down . will : um ... jill : no , please . will : i ca n't stay long . how have you been ? jill : i 've had better days . will : ah . still seeing ji min ? jill : that time you -- i 'm so embarrassed about that . i 'm so sorry . will : no , no , that 's okay . no apology is necessary . jill : you know , we were never really together . will : jill ... you do n't have to explain . jill : how about you and , uh , gloria ? will : we 're friends . jill : are you sure ? will : it 's complicated . [ scene_break ] gloria : maybe if i create enough of a buzz on `` extreme catwalk , `` the network will give me my own show . kevin : yeah , they can call it `` desperate widows . `` gloria : william is going to realize that we belong together . kevin : oh , right . right , with the help of captain - sails - a - lot . you know , if you 're not careful , he might think that you and your middle - aged man toy are soul mates . gloria : oh , believe you me , jealousy does make the heart grow fonder . kevin ? just refuse him service . kevin : eh , i 'm in search of a higher level of payback . gloria : oh , yeah ? what you got in mind ? kevin : i 'm sticking to what works . i hacked into his e - mail . gloria : i think he should be locked up for what he did to you . kevin : yeah , well , he would be if your dream man had done his job . [ scene_break ] michael : see , william knows the public sympathy is gon na be on your side , so he 's going to do everything he can to tarnish your reputation . phyllis : oh , that 's gon na be great fun . michael : phyllis , we need to prepare a counterattack . phyllis : no , no , no , i need to find out what 's going on at the office . michael : all right , read about it in the business section . phyllis : i ca n't . michael : we have work to do . phyllis : i ca n't . i called the office . i ca n't ask them . all i have is enemies . i just ... ( cell phone ringing ) brad : hello ? phyllis : hi , brad , it 's phyllis . uh , do n't hang up , please . brad : all right , this better be good . phyllis : i need your help . brad : you need my -- bye . phyllis : wait , wait , wait . wait . please tell me what nikki is doing . brad : you do n't know ? phyllis : is this about the meeting ? brad : she 's your new boss , assuming you do n't end up with a job making license plates . phyllis : so victor 's not running things ? brad : did n't even show up . guess you backed the wrong horse , phyllis . phyllis : no , i did n't . what are you talking about ? i 'm glad about this . nikki and i founded the company . it 's back in our hands . brad : she did n't even mention you . phyllis : well , i 've -- i 've been unreachable . i 'm sure she 's been trying to get a hold of me . brad : yeah , nice try . it 's payback time , phyllis . and i did n't have to lift a finger . [ scene_break ] victor : and you have n't seen him either ? huh . you do n't find that odd ? right . well , have the supervisor call me as soon as he hears anything , thank you . nikki : hi . um ... i have to return your gift , or at least pretend to . victor : what are you talking about ? nikki : running n.v.p . could be a political liability . david : we 'd like to emphasize your role as the owner . make this look like a business transaction between you and jack only . victor : what about nikki ? karen : we downplay her responsibilities and deem you acting president . victor : are you still running for office ? nikki : yeah . it 's a good distraction for me right now . victor : i figured now that you had your company back , you would n't wan na bother . nikki : well , i 've come this far . it 's good for me to have something else to focus on . i can do both . victor : okay . david : so we can count on you , sir ? karen : it 's crucial to your wife 's campaign . victor : okay . [ scene_break ] gloria : william bardwell , we have got to stop meeting like this . evan : good to see you again , counselor . will : well , the timing is fortuitous . i was , um ... gon na go up and try and get some time in on the treadmill before my meeting . did i ever tell you i used to be a marathon runner ? gloria : is there no end to your hidden talents ? will : well , my only talent was finishing . barely . but there 's a whole training regiment involved -- the warm ups , cool downs . there was even a special diet . you ever go through anything like that before one of your regattas ? evan : well , you have to have a good pair of boat shoes . and , uh , dried ginger . that helps the seasickness . will : ah . gee , i would 've thought an experienced sailor like you would n't get seasick . evan : you found me out . but that does n't keep me from the water . will : really ? because i was just , uh , reading an article about the race and ... i did n't see your name listed with the entrants . evan : oh , well , i - i had to pull out at the last minute . i found a crack in the hull and it has to be repaired before i can compete again , so ... will : what a shame . after you came all this way . evan : well , i always say things happen for a reason . you know , that gives me more time to spend with this lovely lady . [ scene_break ] victoria : hi , j.t . j.t . : well ... you knew i was here . victoria : oh , i knew ? j.t . : yeah , you could n't resist me . victoria : actually , i came for the coffee . last time i went cruising for guys i was about 20 . j.t . : lies . that 's why you 're smiling . victoria : yeah , i 'm smiling . because my mother is back in control of her company . j.t . : my hopes are dashed . hey , there 's the smile i 'm talking about . so what 's this mean for you and your mom ? victoria : we 'll be able to preserve clear springs ' historical district . j.t . : that 's great news ! victoria : i know ! j.t . : congratulations . victoria : thank you . j.t . 's voice : victoria , my friend sent me this article . see what happens when you work too much ? do n't ask me why he sent it to me , but i had to warn you . i think this means you should take a break and go out for a drink at that little coffeehouse down the street . oh , i might happen to be there . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , you , vicki around ? brad : hey . uh , no , she 's not . sharon : you want some company ? brad : sure . sharon : thank you . brad : you 're welcome . sharon : so ... i , um ... i 'm still getting used to the idea that nikki 's my boss now . brad : could be worse . could be phyllis . sharon : yeah . my husband did n't mention either of those possibilities . brad : you know , i still do n't understand why he sold his company . sharon : well , it could be good . brad : to get out his marriage ? sharon : uh , well , he knew that she would keep me on . brad : seems risky to me . sharon : i think the bigger risk was putting nikki in charge . now she 's changing the whole development plan . brad : yeah , and victoria could n't be happier . sharon : so how are you two doing ? you making some progress ? brad : one talk at a time . we 've come to an understanding about , uh , friendships . sharon : ours ? brad : and hers . i 've agreed to be more understanding about her and j.t . [ scene_break ] victoria : so , uh , you wan na go straight from here to dinner ? j.t . : might as well . ( cell phone ringing ) victoria : oh . hey . hey , mom . no , no , no , no , you stay there . i 'll drop it off . okay . that was my mother . i - i have to take her a research file . how about i meet you there ? j.t . : are you sure ? i could go with you . victoria : well , see , uh , the thing is , i did n't make a reservation , so we might have to wait for a table . j.t . : wait for a table ? all right , only for you . [ scene_break ] michael : do you find all your customer 's conversations so fascinating ? kevin : jeez , michael ! do n't sneak up on me like that . michael : you could try being a bit more subtle . sooner or later they 're gon na notice you . kevin : did you know those two were so chummy ? michael : oh , victoria 's always had a sad taste in men . kevin : well , right now j.t . 's the only one i care about . michael : is that supposed to be ironic ? kevin : i 'm gon na find dirt on that guy , no matter what it takes . michael : well , keep digging . i doubt he 's going to blurt out his deep , dark secrets while you 're ever so discretely hanging around his table . kevin : oh , he does n't have to . i have an all access pass to his e - mail . michael : i did n't hear that last sentence . kevin : good . so when i nail the guy , it 's gon na come as a complete surprise . [ scene_break ] gloria : i thought we got busted there for a minute . nice save . evan : my years as a ballroom dancer taught me to be quick on my feet . gloria : yeah . evan : speaking of which ... will : gloria , can i speak to you for a moment -- alone ? gloria : of course . excuse me , evan . evan : hurry back . will : what 's your day like today ? i 'd like to have coffee with you . gloria : well , i 'm just having a drink with evan and then i 'm free -- will : meet me at crimson lights in half an hour . gloria : yes , william . [ scene_break ] jill : so you came all the way back out here for your briefcase ? ji min : i need it for a meeting later . jill : do you ? you know what , ji min ? i do n't think that 's the only reason you came back here . you pursued me . and now that you 've got me interested , you 're not ? that does n't make any sense . ji min : jill , please ... jill : you feel about me exactly the same way i feel about you . you can not lie to me . i know you too well . ji min : yeah , and i know you , too . and i know you do n't have any great passion for me . i was just a rebound when you and the d.a . did n't work out . jill : i never thought about the d.a . the way i think about you . ji min : well , you flatter me . but that does n't change anything . jill : you know what ? i very carefully considered the risk of getting involved with my boss . but at this point , i have decided ... that i wan na take the chance . ji min : i do n't know what to say . jill : say that you 're not gon na get on that plane to korea without me . say that you want me as much as i want you . say that ... [ scene_break ] phyllis : so i heard the great news . i guess you were too busy to call me . nikki : well , phyllis , i did n't think that it would be necessary , given your leave of absence . phyllis : yeah , yeah . well , i 'm glad that victor put you in charge , and once my legal problems are cleaned up , we 'll be working together again , side by side -- the way it 's supposed to be . nikki : no , i 'm making your leave indefinite , no matter what happens with your trial . phyllis : okay , nikki , there 's a `` p `` in n.v.p . we 're partners . nikki : oh , please ! you 've been on team jack for months . phyllis : okay ... obviously it 's gon na be a while until you trust me again . nikki : phyllis , stop embarrassing yourself . just give it up . phyllis : what about clear springs ? nikki : i 'm going ahead with it . i 'm going ahead with victoria 's concept . it will be a scaled down preservation development . phyllis : okay . listen , clear springs was nick 's vision , too . that was your son 's vision . do you really wan na go back on that ? nikki : i ca n't believe you would try to manipulate me using my son 's memory ! how dare you ? ! phyllis : i miss nick every single moment of every day , nikki . this would be like keeping a little part of him alive . nikki : he will live on through his children . i 'm sorry , phyllis , but your little act is n't gon na work . [ scene_break ] michael : at least postpone the hearing until my client has had more of a chance to grieve . will : i know how painful it is to lose a spouse , but i can not give preferential treatment . i 'm going ahead with the trial . michael : well , obviously , you 've made up your mind . here . here 's the witness list . will : a pleasure as always , counselor . michael : oh , it 's always a pleasure , is n't it ? ( cell phone ringing ) will : stewart , what have you got for me ? find anything on our sailor ? interesting . [ scene_break ] gloria : i guess i owe you big time . that kiss inspired william to ask me out . evan : practice makes perfect . maybe next time he 'll propose . gloria : what we 're doing right now is working just fine . we do n't need to practice . evan : if you say so . gloria : you can kiss me again when william 's watching . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey , check this out . j.t . did an online rental of a pauly shore movie . what a tool bag . michael : let 's look at this one . oh , there you go . you 've got him -- a save the animals newsletter . kevin : you know , this is depressingly g - rated . where are all the indecent proposals ? the strange online prescription drug orders ? michael : maybe he deleted them . maybe he 's not as stupid as he looks . kevin : no , i disagree . he 's exactly as stupid as he looks . there 's gon na be something here and i 'm gon na find it . [ scene_break ] brad : you know , i just do n't understand my wife 's fascination with j.t . they have nothing in common . sharon : well , sometimes friendships do n't make sense from the outside . brad : well , either way , the guy 's a jerk . sharon : i 'm sure victoria has a few choice words for me , too . but she still has to work with me . brad : you are nothing like j.t . sharon : are you two celebrating later ? brad : well , i 'd wanted to , but victoria said she had other plans . sharon : oh , with whom ? brad : well , i could make a pretty good guess . brad : or not . maybe we 're making progress after all . [ scene_break ] victoria : special delivery . nikki : oh , thank you . you 're a lifesaver . victoria : well , you saved a whole town . it 's the least i can do . nikki : i do n't know that everyone would agree with that . victoria : let me guess . phyllis stopped by . nikki : oh , yes . and she accused me of betraying nicholas ' memory because i changed the plans . victoria : mom , she was just trying to get to you . nikki : i know . i admit , she did for a little bit . i was hoping to lose myself in work , but ... nicholas was such a big part of that project . victoria : he would be happy for you . nikki : well , i do n't know about that . oh , honey , i 'm sorry . i - i did n't mean to bring him up . victoria : it 's not that . nikki : what is it ? what ? victoria : i lost the baby . nikki : what ? when ? why did n't you tell me ? victoria : mom , it happened before the plane accident and ... and there was so much going on and everybody was ... was upset and nicholas was dead . and -- and i could n't think about anything else . and i did n't want to put you in any more pain , mom . nikki : why , baby ? i - i do n't know what to say . victoria : i 'm okay . i 'm fine . i really am . brad helped me a lot . nikki : i am so sorry . i 'm so sorry . victoria : can you promise me something ? nikki : anything . anything . victoria : can you please not tell dad ? [ scene_break ] victor : well , how long did you work with my son ? uh - huh . and no indication that he wanted to quit ? not a `` good - bye , `` a `` good luck `` ? really ? huh . well , i appreciate you talking to me . um , you have my phone number and kindly pass along to your colleagues , um ... right . well , tell them that if they hear anything to call me . i appreciate that . thank you . [ scene_break ] will : i do n't think i 've ever seen you so happy . gloria : well , this day just seems to get better and better . jill 's going to japan so i can do `` extreme catwalk . `` i met a guy who seems to adore me . and now i 'm having coffee with you . will : evan is not the only man who adores you . gloria : really ? will : i care about you a lot . you know that . gloria : i feel the same way about you , william . will : good . which is why i have to tell you that evan is n't who you think he is . [ scene_break ] jill : i knew you came back here to seduce me . ji min : my intentions were pure . but , uh ... you 're very hard to resist . jill : so ... i guess this means that i 'm gon na be sitting in that seat beside you on the plane . ji min : i think it 's best that we regard what just happened as a beautiful way to say good - bye . jill : what ? ! ji min : please ... you 're just gon na have to trust me on this . jill : no , i 'm not ! i am not a fool ! you are not leaving here until you tell me what 's really going on . ji min : i think you 'd better sit down . ji min : i hope you 're gon na understand this . jill : oh , my god ! you 're married . ji min : no . but i 'm also not the owner of jabot . jack abbott is . jill : what are you talking -- that does n't make any sense . ji min : he purchased my company . jill : oh , my god ! and you 've been lying to me all this time ? ji min : jill , i was tricked into it . i did n't know i was doing anything wrong . by the time i found out ... i wanted to tell you . jill : why did n't you tell me ? ji min : i started having feelings for you . and by then , everything was spinning out of control . jill : oh , my god , that 's why you wan na go out of town . ji min : i do n't want to . katherine found out . she made it very clear to me that i was to leave town and without you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : my baby is gon na grow up without a dad . i 'm facing jail time . i know i should n't be thinking of work . i mean , that 's the least of my problems , right ? but the company is the only part of my life that i thought i would get back . michael : i have never known you to give up so easy . phyllis : i had this vision of a town being built in nick 's name , i mean , it 's like i 'm losing whatever i had left of him . michael : that town was never a part of your husband . but you know what is ? your daughter . your little girl . and no one can take that away from you . phyllis : i know . i 'm gon na go see her . thank you . michael : i 'll call you . phyllis : okay . thank you . michael : all right . michael : so , find anymore newsletters ? is he gon na overthrow the government ? kevin : wait a minute . what 's this ? michael : well , it 's an e - mail to victoria . kevin : `` hey , vicki , i 'm glad i could help you , for what it 's worth . i hate seeing you so upset . i hope that hiring me to ... investigate your husband has eased your mind . at least for a little while . call me soon , j.t. `` [ scene_break ] brad : you know what ? he does seem to be dining alone . maybe i 'll , uh , call -- victoria : hi . are you here with anyone ? j.t . : now i am . our table is waiting . victoria : good . victoria : i 'm ready for dinner . [ scene_break ] victor : hi , sweetheart . victor : okay , i 'm gon na take a little trip . nikki : what ? where are you going ? victor : i 'm going to go to sri lanka . uh , victor jr. was working there and he apparently disappeared . nikki : what ? when did that happen ? victor : i do n't know . i 'll be back as soon as i can , okay ? nikki : victor , do you really think you should get involved this way ? victor : sweetheart ... i already lost one son . i ca n't lose another . [ next_on ] brad : give us more control . neil : no matter how much you talk about it , you 're not in control . jack : does katherine know that you and victor newman are joined at the hip these days ? colleen : dad , you lied . and there 's nothing you can do to make this better . | victor tells nikki that he has reacquired nvp and he is giving it to her . phyllis is stunned to learn that nikki is now in charge of nvp . she assumes that this means that she will get her job back abut nikki tells her that is n't so . she also lets everyone know that she plans to go ahead with clear springs , but she will be using victoria 's proposal . after speaking to her campaign team , they decided that victor should run the company for her until after the election to avoid any conflict of interest questions . victoria tells nikki that she lost the baby but asks her not to tell victor . victor is trying to find victor jr. but is n't having any luck . he decides to go to sri lanka to look for him himself . kevin reads jt 's emails and sees that victoria and he are close and that she had him investigate brad . brad tells sharon that he and victoria have an understanding about their friendships with jt and sharon , but is n't happy when he sees her out to dinner with jt . ji min tells jill about jack owning nvp and katherine telling him that he could n't see her anymore . |
david : good morning . nikki : well , good morning , husband . david : hey . nikki : you got up very early this morning . david : yeah , gamblers anonymous meeting . nikki : oh . i sometimes do morning a.a. meetings . david : right , right . well , you know how helpful it is . given the fact that you were also inside an addiction . not that i wish that on you -- nikki : well , unless you 've personally struggled with it , you do n't really understand . i get it . david : today was a step meeting . step ten . nikki : ah . i will continue to take personal inventory , and when i am wrong , promptly admit it . david : that 's the one . honesty is crucial . nikki : david , is there something you need to tell me ? david : yeah . yeah . and this is hard for me , nikki . i lied to you . when i said i was okay with us having separate bank accounts . [ scene_break ] j.t . : hey , paul . paul : hey , thanks for joining me . j.t . : well , sure . i get a cryptic voice mail , makes me miss the good old days . paul : yeah , yeah , well , um , nobody knows this and nobody should know this . i 'm flying to bermuda today . j.t . : to find david chow 's ex - wife ? paul : that 's the plan , yeah . j.t . : well , good luck . paul : for nikki , it 's worth it . j.t . : you still got a soft spot for her , do n't you ? paul : yeah , i do . i always will . but for nikki 's sake , i hope there 's nothing to this , and that david is exactly who she thinks he is . [ scene_break ] neil : what are you here for ? pilates or pancakes ? victoria : actually , a spanish omelet , to go . neil : oh , nice . sounds great . victoria : mm - hmm . neil : why do n't we have breakfast together ? victoria : you should be careful . you do n't want adam to beat you to the office . neil : adam . ugh . that is one irritating kid . victoria : yeah , he really is . neil : yeah , but i 've been at that company too long to care about what he thinks of me , you know ? victoria : okay , but when it comes to adam , my dad , uh ... my dad does n't see his flaws . neil : really ? maybe yesterday . not today . victoria : why ? you tell me what happened . [ scene_break ] adam : ( whistling ) hey , sabrina . sabrina : hey . adam : is victor around ? sabrina : he 's in the study . adam : working already ? maybe i should go check in on him . victor : there 's no need . i wan na talk to you . alone , please . sabrina : okay . i 'll be at the office , sweetheart , if you need anything . victor : à tout l'heure . adam : you know , sir , i do n't have a problem talking business in front of your fiancée . victor : son , i do n't give a damn whether you have a problem or not . i 'm talking now . and when i talk , you listen , you got that ? and you should listen some more . perhaps you might learn something . then we would n't be in the mess we 're in . adam : i do n't understand , sir . victor : the company you were so hot to acquire ? it 's gon na cost us millions to fix . [ scene_break ] phyllis : oh ! danny : hey . phyllis : danny ? danny : hey . phyllis : hi . what -- what are you doing here ? danny : well , i just thought i 'd stop by . phyllis : in town , i mean . what are you doing here in town ? danny : oh , well , i 'm about to head out on tour . europe and asia . phyllis : oh . great . j.f.k . to heathrow , through genoa city ? that 's -- that 's direct . danny : yeah . is , uh , daniel around ? phyllis : uh , yeah , he 'll be here soon . he 'll definitely be here soon . um , did you just wan na see him before you went out of town ? that 's -- that 's nice . danny : do you know if he finished his finals ? phyllis : yeah , he did . danny : excellent . great . phyllis : good . good . danny : because i want him to go on tour with me . phyllis : that 's kind of out of left field , is n't it ? danny : well , i 've been thinking a lot about this since your party , and i just , uh ... you know , i really wan na make up for all those years i missed with him . you know , build a relationship again . phyllis : yeah . well , uh , he -- he has a job here , and he has responsibilities here , and , uh , he does a really good job , so ... danny : phyllis , it 'll only be for a couple months , okay ? just relax . phyllis : this is really presumptuous of you , is n't it ? i mean , you come into town and you say , `` hey , let 's be rock stars for a couple months , so just forget about your responsibilities . `` no , i do n't -- i do n't think so , danny . [ scene_break ] sharon : i was n't sure that you 'd remember . nick : i do n't . sharon : oh . i 'm sorry . losing pieces of your memory is like losing yourself . nick : after i was told about her death , i marked , you know , this day on my calendar . three years ago today , we lost cassíe . [ scene_break ] adam : i - i do n't understand , sir . victor : what 's not to understand , son ? simply in english , even a harvard m.b.a. should be able to read that . the company you were so hot to acquire is up to its eyeballs in debt and lawsuits . adam : i did my due diligence , sir . victor : son , do n't give me that , all right ? obviously not enough . let me have this . adam : i - i thought it was -- victor : there 's nothing you have to say right now . i know what you thought . thank you , i 'll deal with this . adam : i do n't know what to say . victor : do n't ever do this again without consulting with me . do you understand that ? do not precipitously buy a company without consulting with me . thank you . adam : yes , sir . [ scene_break ] nick : here you go . sharon : thank you . it was nice of kevin to put this up today . nick : yeah . how 's noah this morning ? sharon : um , he 's just quiet . you know , we went to church in the morning to light a candle . jack and i fully expected that he would wan na stay home from school , but he did n't . nick : i guess routine 's probably comforting for him . sharon : yeah . yeah , i tried to go to work today , but i - i ended up here . nick : me , too . you know , after my accident , everyone told me she was gone ... i just do n't know why i ca n't remember that . sharon : well , there are good memories , too . you know , when -- when she was a little girl . you remember that . nick : yeah . i remember meeting her for the first time . she was wearing that cute little green dress . of course , i remember her adoption day . it was -- it was every birthday and christmas wrapped into one . sharon : yeah . nick : i 'm ... i mean , here we are , and ... only one of us remembers that day . how did we survive it ? [ scene_break ] danny : i think going on tour would be a great experience for daniel . phyllis : okay , first of all , daniel has a lot of great experiences here . and second of all , if you 're gon na ask him anything , please do n't ask him today . danny : why not ? phyllis : because it 's a very emotional day for him . just trust me on that , okay ? daniel : dad ? danny : daniel . amber . hey . amber : hi , how are you ? danny : hi . good to see you . ( telephone ringing ) amber : oh , that 's my cue . daniel : what are you doing back in town ? danny : can we just have a moment here , please ? phyllis : yeah , go ahead . just remember what i told you . danny : yeah , yeah , i just , uh , i came to see you . daniel : awesome . danny : look , i 've got this , uh , i 've got this great idea . a way for us to spend more time together . i was hoping that you would come out on tour with me this summer . daniel : you want me to go on tour with you ? danny : britain , belgium , france , italy . we 'll hit japan and -- and south korea . all the places we went together when you were younger . daniel : that sounds like a lot of fun . phyllis : yeah , yeah , yeah , um , i was telling danny about your -- your job here . daniel : you know , she 's right . i mean , i got a lot of stuff going on professionally and personally . phyllis : yeah , definitely . daniel : it does sound like a good time , though . phyllis : yeah , for sure . i - i think maybe another time would be better . danny : phyllis , he 's an adult now . he can make his own decisions . anyway , i have n't told you the rest of my idea . i want you to work with my tour photographer . you could be his assistant . there 's even a paycheck involved . daniel : you want to give me a job on tour ? danny : yeah . phyllis : do you think it 's the best time to leave your job here ? i mean , what -- what about everything here ? all your responsibilities ? danny : i know you 've got a lot to think about . [ scene_break ] j.t . : well , it seems to me that david 's a little young to be a widower or a double widower , if that 's actually a term . paul : right , but both of them millionaires ? j.t . : you know , paul , i hate to say it , but , uh ... i do n't see a whole lot incriminating here . i mean , wife one died after a long illness . wife two , deceased , automobile accident . could just be a string of bad luck . paul : all right , after number two passes on , he remarries ? in less than a year ? which tells me that the key here lies with mrs. chow number 3 . j.t . : the one in bermuda ? paul : right . at some point in their relationship , she determined he 's a louse . j.t . : well , maybe she did n't have a prenup and he cleaned her out . paul : okay . so then he 's brave enough to roll the dice with nikki , marriage number four . j.t . : well , he is a compulsive gambler . look , you know , the big question to me is why did wife number three move to bermuda ? paul : well , if you 're afraid of your ex , bermuda is not a bad place to hide . [ scene_break ] nikki : when i said i wanted separate bank accounts , you were hurt . you thought i did n't trust you . and you did n't say anything at the time , but now you are . david : hiding uncomfortable feelings is the root of addiction . nikki : for some people . david : well , i think , for me it is . so i just wanted to acknowledge that i was hiding these feelings . now i want you to know , nikki , that if you ever find yourself in your addiction again , that you can come to me , all right ? just as i know that i can come to you . ( knock on door ) victoria : oh , hi , sorry . i hope i 'm not interrupting . nikki : hi . david : no , no , you 're not . i was just updating your mother on my morning . nikki : bye . hey , sweetie . victoria : hi . way to go , mom . jabot v. newman . you got ta love it ! nikki : ah , yes , natural glow . i will admit , when i heard that your father was buying the company , i realized there is such a thing as divine justice . victoria : three guesses who spearheaded that purchase . i 'm gon na give you a hint . when is a newman not a newman ? nikki : oh , adam ? victoria : adam . and he ca n't say that i did n't warn him . i knew . i was against this from the very start . nikki : mm . what does your father think of all this ? victoria : neil says that he 's absolutely furious . nikki : gracious , i guess adam is finally experiencing the mr. hyde side of him . victoria : you think we oughta send him a flak jacket ? nikki : you know , your father set him up to fail . victoria : mom , adam is a backstabbing little viper . nikki : sometimes the only thing people understand is a good swift kick . [ scene_break ] adam : working on natural glow ? neil : yeah . i sure am . but it 's really in the hands of the lawyers now . adam : what can we do ? what -- what can i do ? neil : you could try to get out of the deal . although , legal says that 's highly unlikely at this point . adam : victor said this came up in some kind of independent audit . when did you order that ? neil : i did n't . adam : who did ? victor ? neil : add an `` i `` and an `` a. `` adam : victoria . victoria . when ? neil : oh , when did she do that ? let me -- let me think . um , that 's right . it 's after you steam rolled her . you know , all she was doing was double - checking . that 's what we do here at newman when we 're about to drop eight figures on an acquisition . you know , that 's what they taught me to do at stanford . adam : all right , um , look , neil , i know this was a big mistake -- my big mistake -- but ... they buried that information . neil : no , they did n't . you just did n't read carefully enough . natural glow indicated there were pending legal actions in which they were involved . it was your job to track 'em down . adam : all right , i - i need to know -- bottom line . this is a - a patent infringement action . what does legal think this is gon na cost us ? neil : well , if we win ? high six legal fees . and if we lose ? you do n't wan na know . [ scene_break ] daniel : i 'm gon na , uh , need some time to think about this . can i get back to you on it ? danny : of course . um , unfortunately , i can only give you a day . daniel : okay , a day ? awesome . um , well , i should get back to work . and , uh , no matter what happens ? thank you . danny : no thanks necessary , son . see ya . bye , amber . amber : bye . daniel : hey , you got ta hear what he just asked me . ( telephone ringing ) amber : `` restless style . `` oh , really ? oh , well , yeah , that 's -- that 's fantastic . yeah , um , let me just transfer you over to ad sales , okay ? daniel : you okay ? amber : yeah , uh , that was one of our advertisers . um , he was so excited . he was gushing to me , the lowly receptionist , that they had a huge bump in their web hits since the launch . daniel : so that 's great news . what are you upset about ? amber : they did , we did n't . as in , you and i . there has been no response to my ad . except some , uh , nasty cracks on , um , some fashion message boards . but , um ... yeah , it 's like , uh , `` amber moore designing clothes ? ew , please , give me less . `` the only thing they liked was your stupid backdrop . daniel : uh ... amber : i did n't -- i did n't mean stupid . daniel : mm - hmm . amber : oh , no , not stupid - stupid . i meant , interesting . interesting , like , artsy . you know , artsy , it 's just ... you know , uh ... we are a fashion magazine , not an art magazine , so ... daniel : amber , just -- just -- just hang in there . you know , how do you think that chanel number five got their name ? amber : hmm ? daniel : one through four were failures . not that you 're a failure , um ... i mean , uh ... amber : yeah , yeah , i know what you mean . daniel : look , you just need to believe in yourself as much as mrs. chancellor and i believe in you . amber : wan na start wearing my clothes ? daniel : not a chance . amber : real men wear miniskirts . daniel : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : so i 'm glad you made it in . nick : where 's the list of pitches for issue three ? phyllis : um , i - i , um , e - mailed those to you . nick : okay , i 'm gon na take a look at them . phyllis : hey , sharon . sharon : hey . phyllis : um ... i - i just want you to know that , um ... i 'm thinking about cassíe today , too . [ scene_break ] sabrina : vicki . hi . victoria : hi . sabrina : i know today is a very hard day . are you okay ? victoria : yeah , i 'm fine . thank you . that 's a ... that 's a really beautiful bag . sabrina : oh , thanks . it 's a gift from victor . victoria : mm , yeah , i figured . did he go to fenmore 's and pick it out ? sabrina : oh , no , he did n't . actually , lauren brought it by the house . victor surprised me with a private trunk show . victoria : that 's very nice . sabrina : well , it was -- it was a bit extravagant for my taste , actually . victoria : hm . did he have a private trunk show for adam , too ? sabrina : actually , victor 's not very happy with adam right now . victoria : yeah . the whole beauty of nature fiasco . well , i did try to warn him , but alas ... sabrina : yeah , i 've never seen victor so upset like this morning . i left when they were just starting to discuss it . victoria : `` discuss ? `` discuss . sabrina : well , like i said , i left , so i did n't know what happened , but i can imagine . and honestly , i never thought i 'd say this , but i can empathize with adam . victoria : please , sabrina , you would n't bid on an expensive wooden sculpture without checking for termites , would you ? sabrina : no , but what i mean , vicki , is ... it 's really hard to find one 's place in a family with so little margin for error . victoria : oh , yeah , well , welcome to my world . you should enjoy it while you can . sabrina : all right . i got ta head to the gallery . victoria : do n't let me keep you . victoria : yes , i 'd like to order gerber daisies . two dozen . yellow . uh , to sharon abbott and nick newman at the `` restless style `` magazine . just that i 'm thinking of her and -- and of both of you . love , victoria . thank you . victoria : adam ? you look down in the dumps . adam : nice report on natural glow . wish i had n't waited to read it . [ scene_break ] adam : i really thought i was doing something great for newman . for him . victoria : admit your error , offer a solution , think creatively , then propose a settlement . adam : he wo n't listen . victoria : of course he wo n't listen . that 's not the point . but do what he wants you to do , and then he will tell you how to fix it . you know , i , um ... i could 've helped you a lot . if you would 've just given me the chance . [ scene_break ] nikki : well , hello . i heard what happened with adam . victor : you here to gloat ? nikki : no . victor : you 'd rather sue a company with deep pockets , right ? that 's me . nikki : business is business . do n't take it personal , that 's what you always say . do n't let it affect your personal relationships . victor : do me a favor , do n't give me any lectures on personal relationships , all right ? how dare you ? you , who ran off with that pathetic character , the professional parasite ? nikki : well , victor , i think a man at your age who chooses to date his daughter 's best friend needs a little advice . victor : really ? nikki : really . [ scene_break ] david : excellent work , people . especially great work on the high - end retail presence . and i wan na take a look at that ad in the boston paper again , thank you . [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , um , i just wanted you guys to know that i 've been thinking about cassíe today . sharon : thanks , daniel . nick : thanks , daniel . amber : sharon , line two is for you . sharon : okay . phyllis : all right . nick : all right . phyllis : yeah . nick : what else is on the list ? phyllis : uh , this is n't working , is it ? nick : what ? phyllis : you know . just being here , the meeting , the list . nick : well , i - i have to try , you know ? otherwise , i 'll drive myself crazy . hey , look who 's here ! hey , estella . estella : hello , nick . nick : hey , beautiful . oh , come see daddy . oh , oh , oh , there we go . phyllis : estella was going to take , um , summer to gym class at the club , and i told her to stop by here first so you could see her . nick : this is better than the best medicine . daddy just wants to hold you and hold you and never , ever let you go . phyllis : uh , danny stopped by today . nick : really ? phyllis : yeah . nick : i did n't know he was in town . phyllis : yeah , yeah , he came into town because he wants , um , daniel to go on tour with him . nick : what does daniel want ? phyllis : i do n't know , we should ask him . [ scene_break ] daniel : so i see the muse has struck again . amber : you 're the muse . you 're that song your dad wrote for you . daniel : yeah , um ... about my dad -- he asked me if i wanted to go on the road with him . amber : really ? oh , my gosh , that is so great . what , for , like , a few days or something ? you know what ? hey , maybe i could come with ? you know , if it gets a little less crazy around here . daniel : yeah , um , i think he 's thinking more like the whole tour . amber : when -- when do you leave ? daniel : i do n't know any of the details . i 'd have to call my dad and ask him . amber : that 's -- that 's great . [ scene_break ] sharon : hey , nick ? um , i 'm gon na head over to the graveyard . and i - i do n't know if i should even ask you this , but do you wan na come along ? nick : i ca n't . do n't hate me . sharon : no . not a chance . i - i just thought i would ask . okay , see you . nick : okay . hey , sis . thanks for the flowers . sharon : they were absolutely beautiful , thank you . bye . victoria : i wanted to be with you . i was thinking about all the time that i spent in italy , how i could 've spent that time with cassíe . i feel like i barely got to know her . nick : same here . victoria : i 'm -- i 'm glad that i got to say good - bye , though . oh . i 'm sorry , i did n't mean ... nick : i 'm glad one of us remembers . hey , you know , maybe we could ... take a walk or something and you could tell me everything . victoria : well , i know that you loved her as much as i love reed . nick : that i do remember . victoria : that 's all that matters . nick : yeah . you think dad knows what today is ? victoria : i think dad 's more worried about the mistakes that his other son made . nick : what mistakes ? victoria : adam , uh , he messed up big time and ... dad did what dad always does . [ scene_break ] victor : now tell me our lawyers have found a solution . neil : they got their marching orders . minimize the pain . victor : they making progress or what ? neil : well , michael baldwin is advising that we settle . we might need to give up a few years ' profits , but in the long run , that 's our best course of action . victor : are you serious ? give up profits ? in other words , do all the work and then send nikki a monthly check , is that it ? neil : so then , what do you wan na do ? victor : tell michael baldwin to approach jabot and ask them for a settlement , subject to my approval , all right ? neil : michael baldwin thinks that it might facilitate things for you if you deal directly with nikki . victor : oh , he does ? neil : so will you call her ? victor : no , not today , for a variety of reasons , i wo n't . neil : i understand . victor : you keep me posted , neil . adam : may i have a word with you , sir ? victor : yeah . adam : i made a ... stupid , stupid mistake . colossal blunder . i should 've ordered my own independent audit . that 's what i should 've done . i was penny wise , million dollar foolish . but i take full responsibility . i just ... i want a chance to fix this . victor : you 're surrounded by people who know their business . doing a lousy job is to do a lousy job and have lousy excuses . adam : i will make this up to you , sir . i 'm gon na work harder . victor : do n't work harder , work smarter , son . use the good brains your mother and i gave you . adam : i will . victor : remember , one ill - conceived notion , one adolescent decision , changes everything . sabrina : mon amour , do n't you think you 're being a bit hard on him ? victor : life is hard . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , just -- just think about it . daniel 's gon na get a chance to see the world , hang out with his father , maybe learn a little more about photography . sounds like a great plan to me . phyllis : makes me nervous . nick : there 's gon na be plenty of adult supervision around . phyllis : yeah , really ? you think so ? on that tour bus full of musicians and their groupies ? is that supervision ? it does n't really fill me with confidence . nick : uh - huh . that does n't really sound like the hippest mom ever . you know , where 'd that woman go ? phyllis : she walked out the door the minute that danny said he wanted daniel to go on tour with him . nick : okay . you 're having issues with this . they 're valid . so let 's -- let 's talk it out . phyllis : the last time , um , daniel went on tour with his father , he was gone for years . nick : i know . but it 's not ... you know , you ca n't just stop him from going for that reason . phyllis : yeah , but what if he goes away and he sees all these amazing things and he just thinks that genoa city is like , podunk , u.s.a. or even worse , what if he never wants to come back ? [ scene_break ] danny : i had no idea it was today . daniel : yep . danny : i 'm really sorry , son . hey , listen , i , uh ... i just got this . it was from my , uh , tour manager . as it turns out , we 're gon na be in dublin the same time as the oxygen festival . daniel : wow . that 's awesome . danny : yeah , well , that 's not all . they 're gon na be adding another act to the bill . daniel : you ? no . danny : yeah , that 's right . and you , photographing from the wings . listen , when i said that you 're gon na be assisting our photographer , i did n't mean handing him film . you 're gon na be photographing , too . [ scene_break ] victoria : david , have you and mom signed off on the movie swag ? david : yes , yes , we have . the theme is `` feel like a star . `` victoria : oh , i love that . we could offer swag bags as a premium and make our consumers feel like they were really there . david : that 's a good idea . i like it . victoria : i like it . david : look who it is . j.t . : hey , guys . told ya we 'd find mom . victoria : hi . oh , you 're here . j.t . : yeah , hey . victoria : is it that time already ? reed has his , uh , six - month check - up . david : oh , boy . wow , they 're gon na be really impressed with this little guy . or should i say , big guy ? victoria : big guy . he 's catching up . are n't you , my baby ? yes , you are . david : look , why do n't we finish up after you come back , all right ? victoria : that 's a great idea , thank you . are you guys ready to move out ? j.t . , you can bring that with you if you want . j.t . : no , it 'll just make me mad that i 'm not watching the fight on pay - per- view tonight . you like boxing , david ? david : i do n't really follow it . j.t . : last line i saw on ortiz was 5 - 1 . bad break , huh ? david : i have n't even noticed . j.t . : all right , let 's go . david : uh , renegade 2 - 5 - 9 . andy , hey , it 's david . yeah , i know it 's been awhile . um ... i wan na get some action on tonight 's fight . [ scene_break ] victor : it still breaks my heart . sabrina : i can only begin to imagine the pain . victor : mm - hmm . you know , the last time that she and nikki and i were all together , we were taking a moonlight ride on horseback . i remember cassíe turning to me . she says , `` i chose a star for you , and that star will always watch over you . `` sabrina : well ... maybe you can show me cassie 's star tonight . victor : yeah . sabrina : hm ? victor : maybe it 's shining on us . [ scene_break ] sharon : three years . you 'd be , um , you 'd be graduating from high school soon . you 'd probably have had your first kiss . i 'm sure it 'd be with a boy who i thought was all wrong for you . and you 'd be going to prom . i 'd probably take a lot of pictures and embarrass you . you 'd be , uh , real excited about starting your college in the fall . you know , if you said -- if you said that you were going away to school , i 'd support you . i 'd be excited for you . and i 'd be so sad that you leaving me . your whole school -- your whole school signed the cassie 's challenge pledge . no drinking at prom . no drinking and driving . my beautiful daughter . sharon : you 're still doing good . i know you are . wherever you are . [ next_on ] victor : your workload will be reduced . adam : what ? amber : it 's really hard because -- daniel : because why ? amber : i love you . gloria : just when i thought i 'd never smile again . | it is the third anniversary of cassie 's death and the newman clan ( sharon included ) mourn and remember her . danny turns up and offers daniel an opportunity of a lifetime , this causes growing concern for phyllis and amber ; who think daniel 's opportunity may cause him not to want to return to `` podunk `` genoa city . adam finally falls on his sword and victor lets him have it . sabrina finally sees the dark side of victor while david places a bet . paul continues to investigate david as he heads to bermuda to track down his ex wife . |
lily : how decadent are we , lazing in bed half the morning ? cane : mm . i 'll let you know after we 've lazed our way through the other half . lily : ( giggles ) do you want to go for a walk on the beach later ? cane : sure . lily : maybe we can go diving and parasailing . cane : whatever you want , sweetheart . lily : well , you 're being awfully accommodating . cane : that 's because i promised to love , honor and obey . mm . lily : see , i knew there was a reason for marrying you . cane : really ? lily : ( laughs ) oh , this fruit is seriously amazing . you want some ? cane : mm - hmm . it 's sweet . lily : ( giggles ) cane : mm . lily : do you want another bite ? cane : you know ... i thought you 'd never ask . [ scene_break ] nina : look , we only have two hours , okay ? 120 pages to tell katherine 's entire life story . amber : yeah , so we hit the high points , you know ? i - i get that . we just do n't agree on what they are . nina : well , the most dramatic material is her battle with jill . i mean , switching the woman 's child with someone else 's out of pure spite -- that 's gon na put people in the seats , okay ? amber : ( sighs ) nina : and then years later , cane coming back , and he 's the real heir and the -- amber : whoa , whoa , whoa . wait , wait . two straight hours of mrs. c. as some terrible villain ? no , forget it , nina . you know , this movie should be about how great she is , not about all the stuff in her past she regrets . [ scene_break ] murphy : oh , thank -- esther : here you go . murphy : thank you . esther : you 're welcome . ooh , grilled soy patties are wonderful , and big , juicy portabellas on a bun -- yum ! mmm . murphy : ( laughs ) esther , this is an all - american holiday , and so we need all- american hamburgers and hot dogs . esther : yeah , followed by an all - american heart attack . murphy : ( scoffs ) kay : i could n't help noticing the living room -- no signs of fireworks going off . mac : chloe 's visit yesterday . kay : well , it seems it went very well . mac : surprisingly well . i guess i ca n't really blame her for wanting to make things clear . kay : well , she ought to make things clearer to billy . mac : i think she just wanted to make sure i was n't encouraging him in any way . kay : uh , which of course , uh , you are n't . mac : i think he might be backing off soon . kay : really ? why 's that ? mac : there 's another guy , someone really special to me . kay : well , if chloe knows that , pretty soon billy will , too . [ scene_break ] billy : so where were you yesterday ? chloe : well , if you 're asking , then you must already know . it 's not a secret . i went to go see mac . billy : oh . what were you hassling her about this time ? chloe : oh , i was n't hassling her . actually , we bonded . billy : you and mac ? chloe : yeah . billy : yeah . chloe : we had a girl talk , big old girl talk . pretty crazy , huh ? and she told me that she 's actually really hung up on someone , and wait for it , wait for it ... ( gasps ) it 's not you . ha ! [ scene_break ] jack : i 'd love to come with you to the cemetery today if it 's okay . sharon : um , actually , i 'd rather have this time alone , if you do n't mind . nothing personal . jack : no , that 's -- it 's okay . i understand . sharon : okay . you know , you were right , everything you said yesterday . i should n't grieve with nick , either . i think its best that he and i stay away from each other today . jack : you worried you 'll be too vulnerable ? sharon : it 's just spending time with nick and thinking about cassie is not a good idea . i do n't trust myself not to bring up the baby and that it might be his . jack : whatever it takes to get you through today -- that 's what i wish for you . sharon : thank you . i hope that nick respects my wishes , too . jack : and if he does n't ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : ( sighs ) phyllis : you should go home and go to sleep . i know you were up most of the night . nick : i just ca n't turn it off , you know ? i ... keep seeing cassie 's face , wondering what she would look like . phyllis : do n't do that . ( whispering ) do n't do that . listen , um , i 'm assuming that you 're meeting sharon at the grave site , right ? nick : i do n't know . i have n't been able to get a hold of her . phyllis : i 'll go with you . i do n't want you to be alone ... nick : ( sighs ) phyllis : all right ? ( normal voice ) i mean , i have some stuff to do , but i can wrap up early . in fact , you know what ? let 's just plan on that , okay ? nick : i think i need to do this alone . i know you have a lot of work to do . nick : but thank you . i sh -- i should go . i got to get some flowers and stuff . i 'll see you later . ( telephone rings ) phyllis : `` restless style . `` this is phyllis . oh , no . are you -- are you sure ? phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] chloe : broken hearts are the worst , especially when you have to keep it inside all the time . so that 's probably why she did n't mention it when she got back . billy : she did n't mention it because there is no other guy , not in darfur or anywhere else . chloe : okay , so then she 's just lying then ? why would she say anything ? billy : put a lid on your paranoia , honey . chloe : mackenzie lie -- no , nope , do n't think so . billy : i happen to know the girl , and this is exactly what mackenzie would do . see , she 's all about everybody else 's feelings , and if you think that she 's into somebody else , then maybe you wo n't freak out every five seconds , okay ? chloe : okay . billy : okay . chloe : so `` saint mackenzie `` is trying to lull me into having some sort of false security ? billy : no , that would be your motive to throw them off your scent . fortunately , not everybody thinks the way you do , crazy . do we have any lotion in this place anywhere ? chloe : yeah , it 's in the bathroom . billy : great . thank you . oh , you -- you -- actually , you know , instead of being so relieved and giddy , maybe this is a sign that you should just chill the hell out . how about that ? [ scene_break ] kay : is it true ? is there a young man you care about ? mac : we were in darfur together . kay : mm - hmm . why , uh , have n't you mentioned it before ? mac : 'cause it 's over , but it was great while it lasted . kay : was it serious ? mac : could have been . kay : well , i 'm sorry it did n't work out . mac : well , some things just do n't , grandma , no matter how much we want them to . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . if you 're looking for nick , he -- sharon : um , actually , i -- before i came up , i made sure that his car was n't in the garage . i need you to do me a favor . when nick gets here , if you could just try to keep him busy , because i 'd like to get to the cemetery first and -- and spend some time alone there . phyllis : all right . sharon : i mean , i - i tried calling your cell , but it -- it just went straight to voice mail . i - i did n't want to risk leaving a message , so ... phyllis : okay , well , you got your wish , because , um , nick is at the grave site right now . sharon : oh , okay . well , then -- then i wo n't run into him there . that works . phyllis : why are you trying to avoid him ? sharon : well , i do n't want to , um , deny nick his grief or his time at the cemetery , but i just do n't think i could bear seeing him there . phyllis : listen , you 're welcome to sit here while nick has his time with your daughter 's memory . have a seat . sharon : thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : sharon has n't returned any of my calls . is she okay ? jack : she 's doing as well as can be expected , given what day it is . nick : well , i want to be there for her . where is she ? we should be going over there to the grave together . jack : no . no . nick : what do you mean , `` no `` ? that 's not your call , jack . jack : i 'm not making the call . sharon does n't want to see you , not today . it 's too hard for her . nick : that does n't make any sense . jack : it makes sense to her , nick . look , i 'm not trying to make this any harder . i have nothing but compassion for both of you . this is the choice sharon made . you need to respect that . [ scene_break ] chloe : hi , everyone . kay : oh ! chloe : look who 's here ! kay : oh , i 'm so glad you could make it -- oh . chloe : oh , look . look . cordelia : ( crying ) kay : oh , darling . how you doing ? chloe : hi . no ! kay : oh , sweetheart . esther : oh ! hi , honey . chloe : oh ! shh . hi , mama . oh , no . esther : oh , come on . come on . chloe : it 's your first party . esther : come on . come on , baby cakes . chloe : it 's your first party . esther : come to grandma . chloe : go to grandma . there we go . got her ? esther : yeah , oh , look , your outfit 's all summery . chloe : yeah . kay : oh , she 's precious . esther : oh , come on . we 're gon na go see people . kay : oh , yes . esther : look , there 's mac . there 's murphy . chloe : ( laughs ) billy : it 's magic . mac : i blew up all those pool toys yesterday . i 'm gon na go put them out . billy : you -- i - i - i will help you . here . um , thank you . thanks . kay : so how are the three of you getting along these days ? chloe : uh , better and better . considering where we started , you know , i do n't think things could get much worse , right ? billy : ( chuckles ) so , um , i saw that you called , but you did n't leave a message . how come ? mac : oh , yesterday . it was nothing . i came across that , um , karaoke cd of us singing that awful song . do you know what i 'm talking about ? billy : ( laughs ) yes , i do . we were fantastic . mac : we were loud . that 's the nicest thing i can say . billy : okay , first rule of karaoke is that it 's better to sing loud and cruddy than soft and cruddy . mac : ( scoffs ) you should play that for delia some time , let her laugh at her silly daddy . billy : yeah . yeah , um , i heard that , uh , chloe tracked you down . she did her weird territorial dance on you again . mac : it 's good we talked . i think we really cleared the air on a lot of things . billy : oh , you know , that phony boyfriend sure did the trick . mac : you think i was lying ? billy : well , yeah . i mean , you needed a decoy . we both know you do n't have a boyfriend or anything . [ scene_break ] ( sighs ) sharon : oh , thank you . i can just imagine how much you must want me out of here . phyllis : um , that 's not true . ( clears throat ) what i see in front of me is a woman in pain over losing her child . it 's a difficult day for you and nick . i 'm not gon na do anything to make it worse . sharon : thank you . phyllis : you 're welcome . i - i do have to ask you -- um , i do n't understand why you think seeing nick will make it more difficult . sharon : i just think that it -- nick and i ca n't be together . it 's just better for everyone if we do n't see each other today . it 's safer . phyllis : right . yeah , the memories of cassie , um , do provoke some interesting reactions between the two of you . sharon : yeah . but , um , no more of that . i am not going to live in the past anymore . it 's too destructive , and jack and i are back together . we 're gon na make a fresh start . we 're building a whole new life for ourselves . [ scene_break ] nick : jack , we are cassie 's parents . jack : i 'm not trying to make this harder , nick . sharon has her reasons for not wanting to be around you today . nick : it 's 'cause i was n't there for her , right , when -- when cassie died and she really needed me ? jack : no , nick . i 'm sure that 's the farthest thing from her mind . nick : i pushed her away , over and over again . she would reach out to her husband because she needed a little -- a little support and help , and i - i just -- i 'd shut down some more . jack : you were grieving yourself , nick . nick : not in the right way . i can see that now . jack : when you lose a child , i do n't think there 's a `` right way `` to get through it . nick : jack , it -- it 's like i was in this alternate universe where pain could n't get to me . well , now it has . i am finally feeling what i should have felt years ago with my child 's mother . now it 's too late . now she 's pushing me away . ca n't you see that that is a mistake ? she needs me . she needs my support . she -- jack : nick , this drive you have to be with sharon is not about sharon . it 's about you . this is your stuff , nick , and you 've got to deal with it on your own . let sharon be . just let her be . [ scene_break ] lily : ( laughing ) cane : ( grunts ) lily : oh , my gosh , that guy on the beach ! cane : ( sighs ) you mean the guy with the muscles trying to impress his lady ? so tell me , do you think he got lucky ? lily : ( laughs ) well , after all those hours he spent in the gym , i sure hope so . ( sighs ) cane : that 's what i love about you , you know that ? you always see the good in people . lily : ( giggles ) well , you know , i did n't always . cane : hmm ? lily : for a while there , i thought that i 'd never be able to trust a man again , but you have given that back to me . cane : mm . lily : thank you . cane : you 're welcome . lily : man , it 's like one minute , i do n't want to leave this place ... cane : ( sighs ) lily : and then the next , i just -- i ca n't wait to get back and officially start our life together ... cane : yeah , really . lily : as husband and wife . cane : you know , of all the things i believed i 'd never have -- a beautiful wife , a family -- now i have it all . thank you . lily : you 're welcome . cane : thank you . mm . i love you . lily : i love you . [ scene_break ] nina : to do this right , phillip chancellor iii needs to be a major character . amber : what was phillip like , you know , in person ? nina : i was crazy about him . amber : well , i mean , that was you , but i want to know about him . i mean , was phillip funny , sweet , smart , sexy , devoted husband and dad ? i mean , all of the above ? nina : well , when you 're in love with someone , you 're convinced they 're all those things . chloe : hmm . so was he ? nina : he was a complex person . amber : gee , that just tells me so much . nina : no , what fascinates me is cane . i mean , explain to me how a guy who grew up in the outback figures out that some woman in wisconsin is his long - lost mother . i mean , the trail was way too cold for him to figure it out himself . he must have had help . chloe : oh , well , i - if anyone would know , it would be amber . you should ask her . nina : really ? chloe : sorry . uh , yeah , she was kind of married to him , sort of . amber : you assume that we 're basing the whole movie on that `` baby switch nightmare , `` which i have n't agreed to , by the way . chloe : i think it 's totally where the money is . nina : that 's exactly what i 've been telling you . amber : it was a terrible tragedy . i mean , why dredge that up for everyone , for mrs. c. , for jill , for cane , for you ? i mean , it had to be brutal , nina , finding out that your son and your , uh , husband were never really chancellors . chloe : so phillip never knew who he really was when he died , huh ? nina : no , he did n't . chloe : wow . that 's so bizarre , you know , growing up your entire life and never knowing who your parents really are . amber : hmm . [ scene_break ] nick : look , i know you think you 're protecting sharon by not telling me where she is , but -- jack : did it ever occur to you that maybe sharon 's protecting herself ? nick , the two of you are playing with fire . you have everything to lose . sharon knows that . you need to see that , too . you could lose everything , nick , everything . nick : well -- well , what 's going on with you two ? i mean , she 's been in and out of here how many times ? what makes you think this time , it 's gon na work ? jack : what , you thought you 'd always have a straight shot at her ? you do n't , nick . that time is over , and not because of me , because of sharon . nick , you need to let go . phyllis and summer need you . sharon does n't need you . she has me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you okay ? sharon : yeah . um , you know , when i was going through that hard time , i was falling apart , and i was leaning on nick , which you were never shy about calling me out on . um , i really resented you , but now i see that you were actually doing me a service . phyllis : well , uh , since we 're being so candid , i was n't trying to help you . i was jealous , and i was very hurt , and at times , i hated you . sharon : but my point is , it does n't really matter , um , why you said any of those things . the point is , is that , um , i really let our history get the better of us , and , um , that 's over . you know , you 're with nick . i 'm with jack , and , um , that 's it . i 'm starting my life over . i 'm not gon na let any more of those mistakes happen . phyllis : okay . sharon : well , i 'm -- nick 's probably finished at the cemetery , so i think i 'll -- i 'll go spend some time with my little girl . [ scene_break ] billy : ( clears throat ) mac : for your information , that `` phony `` boyfriend was someone i was very much involved with , and to dismiss it as a lie to placate your wife -- billy : okay -- okay , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to insult you . mac : well , you did . billy : cut me some slack , okay ? this is the first time that i ever heard about another guy . mac : i told you i 'd moved on . what did you think , i was making it up ? billy : well , fine . i thought maybe , yes , you dated someone -- yeah , i heard about that stint with j.t . -- but since then , i ... mac : did you ever think that maybe my heart was broken , and i wished things had worked out differently , and that 's why i did n't mention it ? billy : then why did you call me about some old cd and not reach out to that guy that got away ? mac : if i could take that phone call back , i would . it was just a stupid impulse . it was n't an invitation . billy : ( mumbles ) mac : it 's not gon na happen . get over yourself , billy . billy : no , no , no . you kissed me back , remember ? i mean , that was n't exactly a rejection . mac : your wife and daughter ... ( whispering ) are right over there , and you 're standing here saying this to me . billy : well , we can talk inside . there 's no wife or kid in there . mac : you 're unbelievable . billy : oh , but in a good way , right ? mac : i do n't know what i ever saw in you . chloe : 0 for 2 . amber : it does n't bother you ? chloe : my husband hitting on his ex - girlfriend in front of my entire family ? i mean , who would n't crave that kind of disrespect ? nah . amber : so what are you gon na do about it ? chloe : i do n't know . i do n't know what i 'm gon na do , because a fling -- a fling i could handle , but ... ( sighs ) `` major first love that went nowhere `` heartbreak -- that 's a little bit more than i bargained for . amber : listen , you got the ring . you got the guy . you 've got to at least try and fight for him , chloe . chloe : i do n't know what to do anymore . i mean , i 've dealt with mac , and i - i got her off my turf . that was easy , but i do n't know how to handle myself with billy anymore . amber : the one thing i do know is the way billy 's been acting lately , he totally does n't deserve you . chloe : that , i can work with . hmm . jack : well , there the newlyweds are . kay : uh , oh . jack : happy memorial day . kay : oh , i 'm so glad you could make it -- oh ! jack : there 's no place i would rather be . kay : ah . murphy : uh , so , jack , what would you like to drink ? i make a mean arnold palmer , or would you like something stronger ? jack : you know what ? i think a good combination of lemonade and iced tea is just the thing , thanks . murphy : okay . kay : thank you , murphy . well , i hear sharon is back with you . jack : giving it another try . ( sighs ) kay : you 're pleased then ? jack : i am very pleased , yeah . kay : is she going to be showing up later ? jack : actually , today is four years to the day that cassie passed away . sharon needed a little time alone . kay : oh , god , i did n't realize ... ( speaks indistinctly ) that poor darling . well , my heart goes out to her and to nicholas . you know , there 's nothing more heartbreaking than to be left behind by someone you love . [ scene_break ] sharon : my sweet girl , hard to believe another year has gone by already . if you had n't left us , you 'd be in college , just a young woman testing out her wings . ( sighs ) it would have been hard to let you go , but we would have done it . we 'd figure out a way . you know , your grandma doris used to say to me that children are -- are just on loan for a little while . they -- they do n't belong to you . they 're just entrusted with your care until they , one day , head down their own path in life . maybe that 's what i 'm supposed to be doing ... ( voice breaking ) letting my baby go so that she can find her own path up in heaven . sharon : but i ca n't . i ca n't , because i need you , cassie . i really need you . i - i need to hold you and hear your voice , see your beautiful eyes looking into mine . ( sniffles ) maybe you 'd just look away in shame because of all the terrible things i did this year . i know that i - i failed you and noah , but you know what ? i 'm -- i 'm better now . i - i really am . i 'm myself again , and things are gon na be okay . they 're really gon na be okay now , i promise . sharon : nick , no . nick : no , no . sharon , no , do n't -- sharon : ( sighs ) nick : do n't go . sharon : ( sniffles ) sharon : just being here like this , nick , it 's a mistake . nick : sharon , i -- sharon : n - nick , you were supposed to stay away . i ca n't do this . nick : i 'm sorry . i , uh ... i - i thought we should -- we should grieve for cassie together . that 's all i 'm asking . i 'm not asking for anything else . sharon : ( crying ) four years ago , and it still feels like yesterday . nick : i keep waiting for it to get easier . sharon : i know . whenever i think about the day that we buried her , it 's like a 1,000-pound weight on my chest , and it takes all the air out of my lungs . it takes everything that i have just to get the strength to go through the rest of the day . sometimes i wonder if it 's worth it . maybe i should just let go , float away , and then i 'd be with cassie again . nick : i know she 'd want us to move on . but there 's still a big part of me that thinks she 's still this little girl who needs her mommy and daddy . maybe -- maybe she feels alone and left behind . you know , if we move on , does that mean we 're abandoning her ? sharon : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] lily : it 's so perfect . cane : yeah , you are . lily : ( giggles ) cane : ( chuckles ) lily : i was talking about this ... and us . i just feel so safe with you , like i know nothing bad will ever happen , because you wo n't let it . i know that you 'll always be there to protect me . cane : it means everything how you believe in me . it 's a gift i 'll never betray . [ scene_break ] nina : so you still have n't told me how katherine remembered what she had done , switching the babies . amber : she had such a spectacular life . why are you so fixated on one hideous little piece of it ? nina : humor me . amber : fine . it started when mrs. c. began having these terrible nightmares and memory flashes about this little baby , and at first , she thought it was about giving up her baby girl , but it was n't . it was -- it was terrible . it was a dark moment in her life , much , much later , where she was drunk and bitter and obsessed with getting revenge on jill . nina : for getting pregnant by phillip . i remember this . amber : yeah . and so she took jill 's son , and she gave her a stranger 's kid , but then she totally forgot about it because of all the -- the guilt and the regret and the booze . major movie downer of all time . you still want to go there ? nina : no , but katherine still treated this child that she gave to jill like a full - blooded chancellor . amber : yeah , crazy , you know ? when all the time , this -- this little secret was trapped in the back of her brain , you know ? and , um , then when the memories started coming out , it started getting super complicated and messy . nina : what do you mean ? amber : oh , gosh . you know , there were all these big searches on the internet and -- and these weird messages to decode . mrs. c. even brought in a psychic at one point . nina : really ? amber : yeah , she was desperate to get to the truth , but in the end , all of the secrets ended up coming out . nina : yeah , well , secrets have a way of doing that sometimes , do n't they ? amber : yeah . [ scene_break ] mac : guys , i 'm gon na run back in , um , and get some mustard . murphy : okay . mac : do you need anything ? kay : no , darling . murphy : no . kay : we 're fine , thank you . mac : okay . chloe : well , she 's been having a really hard time avoiding you . looks like she 's , uh , finally succeeding . billy : i 'm just trying to get the scoop on this mystery guy , that 's all . chloe : oh . what did you find out ? billy : well , he ai n't real , that 's for sure . jack : raul gutierrez . esther : mm ! jack : what is this a `` glow by jabot `` reunion ? raul : how are you , jack ? jack : good to see you . never better . never better . hey , did you -- you see billy ? billy : hey , man . raul : hey , bro . jack : there he is . billy : how long 's it been ? raul : oh , too long , man . billy : it 's good to see you . kay : oh , my god , hello . raul : hey , mrs. chancellor . kay : oh ! raul : oh , i hope you do n't mind me coming like this . i did n't realize you were having a party . kay : oh , do n't be silly . you 're always welcome here . you know that . esther : oh , it is so good to see you . ooh ! raul : you , too , esther . you , too . you look great . esther : thanks . billy : uh , for those of you who do n't know raul , this is , uh , my best friend from high school , and , uh , hey , he was even my best man at my wedding . it was right here -- raul , i would like you to meet patrick murphy . he 's our grill master of ceremonies . murphy : yeah . billy : and he 's also katherine 's husband . raul : oh , i - i read you were married . congratulations . kay : thank you very much . raul : pleasure to meet you , sir . murphy : likewise . raul : yes . billy : uh , raul , amber moore . she 's a friend . raul : hey . amber : hey . billy : and i think you know nina . nina : hi , raul . it 's good to see you again . raul : same here . chloe : and last , but not least ... billy : my wife chloe . raul : your -- your -- chloe : yeah . raul : whoa , i 'm sorry . wow . chloe : ( laughs ) raul : well , you -- you 've done the impossible . you realize that . chloe : well , when our little daughter wakes up from her nap , i will prove to you how right you are . raul : dude , you have been busy . jack : oh , there 's an understatement . kay : all right , tell us . now what brings you back to genoa city ? raul : ( sighs ) kay : hmm ? mac : raul ? [ scene_break ] lily : ( sighs ) hi . cane : so are you hungry ? lily : oh , i 'm starved . cane : good , 'cause you better eat up , 'cause we have some serious relaxing to do , and then you 're gon na need all your energy . lily : um , what happened to diving and parasailing ? cane : woman , i 'm trying to satisfy your every need here . lily : oh . well , then i 'd better not disturb your concentration . cane : ( chuckles ) lily : you know , i just -- i love how physical you are . is it from growing up in australia ? did you have to be athletic there ? cane : hmm , to be honest with you , i never really thought about it . lily : ( giggles ) you know , it 's kind of embarrassing that i do n't know anything about where you 're from . hey , we should go to australia before we start having kids . i just -- i really want to see , you know , how you came to be this amazing man . cane : because of you . you made me this amazing man , and i want to give you all that credit . lily : aw . cane : aw . lily : ( giggles ) cheers . cane : to us . [ scene_break ] amber : in the end , cane showing up was a second chance for everyone . nina : well , no , not everyone . [ scene_break ] billy : jack was right . this really is a jabot reunion . how great is that ? raul : you 're here . mac : yeah . raul : i hoped you would ... murphy : that is some kiss hello . esther : oh , yeah . ooh . mac : i ca n't believe you 're here . chloe : well , i guess he is real after all . here , let me take that for you . billy : take it , thank you . jack : did you , uh , know about ... kay : not a clue . i assume it started in darfur . jack : well , if love can survive a place like that , love can survive just about anything . i think that every time i see sharon . [ scene_break ] nick : i know cassie would n't want us to suffer . i mean , even in the hospital when she was ... when we all knew she was n't gon na make it , she -- she wanted us to have hope and to think about the little girl that we were gon na have some day . sharon : nick , just stop it , okay ? do n't -- nick : i mean , she would be shocked at how things have changed , sharon . we ... her prophecy ca n't come true . sharon : nick , it could . i mean -- i mean , it might , because i 'm pregnant , and it could be your baby . [ phyllis overhears this ] [ next_on ] devon : why did n't you tell me that we are n't related ? raul : it did not occur to me that this might be a problem for you . i want to marry her . phyllis : sharon told nick you knew everything . i assumed you knew about billy . jack : when did this happen ? when ? | cane and lily lie in bed , just enjoying their honeymoon . nina tells amber they have only 2 hours and 120 pages to tell katherine 's life story . amber suggests that they hit the high points . on the chancellor patio , esther serves murphy a soy patty with portabella mushrooms . mac tells kay that there is someone else that she had met in darfur . they both realize that if chloe knows about the mystery man then so would billy . at the cottage house , billy questions chloe as to where she had been yesterday . chloe tells him that she had gone to see mac . billy wants to know what chloe was hassling mac about . chloe tells billy that they had actually bonded and goes on to tell billy about the mystery man in mackenzie 's life . at the abbott house , jack offers to go with sharon to the cemetery , but sharon refuses to let him . at restless style , phyllis advises nick to go home and get some rest , but nick refuses . nick tells phyllis that he keeps seeing cassie 's face . sharon visits phyllis . phyllis begins to tell sharon that nick is not here , but sharon tells phyllis that she had come here to see her and ask for her help . sharon wants phyllis to help keep nick away from the cemetery while sharon is there . phyllis tells sharon that nick is at the cemetery now . sharon tells phyllis that she does n't want to see nick . |
[ knock on door ] nick : be right there ! avery : good morning . nick : good morning . avery : cranberry orange muffins and freshly brewed coffee courtesy of café clark . nick : uh , thanks . avery : that 's all i get ? no kiss ? uh - huh . um ... no . no . newman , i have come to expect some pretty great kisses from you , and that was subpar . what 's wrong ? nick : uh ... do n't worry about it . avery : mm - hmm . quickest way to make someone worry is to tell them not to worry . talk to me . nick : um , well ... i 'm afraid that , uh , summer ... i think she 's , uh -- she 's getting worse . um , she bailed on prom and had some people over at the penthouse , and , uh , she did n't tell phyllis . she did n't tell me . and guess who the guest of honor was . avery : okay . kyle . nick : yeah . to make matters worse , there was some alcohol there . a fight broke out . avery : okay . nick : i mean ... [ sighs ] it 's just -- really , i do n't know -- what are you doing ? avery : uh , i am postponing my meeting with adam . nick : adam ? avery : yeah , i 'm still on retainer at newman . nick : no , no , no . do n't do that . go to work . do n't antagonize adam by making him wait . avery : well , i 'm thinking he 's less trouble than summer . nick : you know , i never thought i 'd say this , but you might be right . [ scene_break ] summer : i ... hope this is okay . i mean , i know i do n't live here anymore . kyle : yeah , no . uh , what 's -- what 's going on ? why is there a cab waiting out front ? summer : yeah , i just wanted to grab the last of my things since my dad took my car keys . kyle : oh , that sucks . summer : yeah . kyle : but if that 's all he did , you probably got off pretty easy . he was -- he was mad . summer : [ chuckling ] yeah . i mean , it was pretty brave of you -- the way that you were talking to him . it kind of looked like a wrestling match . you know , two guys facing off , you know , chests all puffed up . kyle : [ chuckles ] yeah , maybe , but i thought he was gon na knock me into next week . summer : um , did you mean what you said to him , you know , about you and me ? [ chuckles ] kyle : about there would be nothing wrong with us dating if we want to . summer : do you want to ? [ scene_break ] [ dylan dreaming ] dylan : just shove it over to me . [ gunfire ] [ helicopter blades whir ] dylan : keep your head down ! [ gunfire ] dylan : sullivan ! [ dylan wakes up ] dylan : [ gasps ] [ knock on door ] chelsea : dylan ! it 's chelsea . you home ? hi . dylan : if you can call this home . [ chuckles ] chelsea : well , it will be by the time you get through with it . and just to be sure , i got you a little housewarming gift . [ scene_break ] cane : i like this . i like having breakfast out with you for a change . you know , instead of having a protein bar or something while we get the kids ready for preschool . lily : well , i did n't want to go back to our old routine after ... last night . cane : oh , really ? lily : [ laughs ] cane : did something happen last night that i should remember ? lily : i do n't know . i can think of one or two things . cane : only one or two ? lily : mm - hmm . cane : you know , 'cause , uh , i 'm thinking of maybe three things , but , you know , who 's counting , huh ? lily : [ laughs ] cane : what time do you have to be at the photo shoot ? lily : too soon for what you 're proposing . cane : no . lily : okay , plus , it 's for the fashion rollout , which i 'm really looking forward to . i ca n't believe it 's almost here , after all the planning and all the hard work . cane : all the late hours . lily : but it has definitely been worth it . when i look at what we 've created , it has definitely gone beyond my expectations . cane : i 'm proud of you . lily : thank you . i 'm pretty proud of myself . cane : well , i 've got to go and have a meeting with katherine , so i ca n't , unfortunately , loiter any longer . lily : all righty . well , at least i get to see you in a few hours . cane : mm - hmm . lily : mm - hmm . cane : well , in the meantime ... [ smooches ] [ scene_break ] tyler : good morning . leslie : hey . good morning . glad you could join me . tyler : yeah . i ca n't stay long , though . i got to get to the office . leslie : why ? what 's the hurry ? tyler : i want to catch lily before the photo shoot . leslie : oh , well , so much for our talk the other night . tyler : no . you made me realize that i had to confront my feelings for her . it 's , uh -- i did . and ... i came to a big decision . but it 's something that , uh , i need to tell her face - to - face . chelsea : sorry i woke you . dylan : uh , no . i 'm glad -- i 'm glad you did . i guess i have to use my new tool kit today , huh ? chelsea : yeah . well , it looks like you 've made a lot of progress -- some progress . dylan : uh , some -- yeah . it 's going a lot slower than i thought , but , you know , basically , i have the layout down . chelsea : which room 's the nursery ? dylan : you 're -- you 're standing in it . chelsea : oh . no wonder i feel so at home . um , i mean , i 'm not saying i want to live here . [ chuckles ] i was just ... dylan : no , of course not . i mean , it 's not much of a place to live . you know , everybody thinks this building 's abandoned . chelsea : no , they do n't . dylan : oh , yeah , they do . they post their flyers advertising everything from used car parts to time - shares in timbuktu . chelsea : uh , well , i did see a couple when i came in . one was advertising an accordion band playing at the owl 's lodge . dylan : oh , they are good . chelsea : [ chuckles ] dylan : let me tell you . chelsea : and there was another one for , um , a spring fair and a carnival . dylan : are you serious ? 'cause i 'm -- i 'm a sucker for those . when is it ? chelsea : uh ... this week . dylan : we have to go . chelsea : we do ? dylan : what are you doing for the next couple hours ? chelsea : uh , waiting around for a photo shoot . dylan : not anymore you 're not . chelsea : [ laughs ] kyle : part of what i said last night was just to stand up to your dad . summer : yeah , and the other part ? kyle : [ sighs ] well , summer , i just do n't think that we should ... jump into anything without really thinking it through , you know ? summer : yeah . i guess it 's what i get for being a psycho stalker and sneaking into your bed and other creepy stuff . [ chuckles ] kyle : no , it was n't creepy . you were -- you were only trying to get my attention . summer : yeah , but instead , i scared you away . kyle : actually , it was your dad who tried to do that . [ both chuckle ] summer : uh , you know , hey , if i have n't totally blown it , maybe you 'd like to stop by my photo shoot today . you know , just as another eye . i - i really value your opinion . kyle : i was really impressed last time . yeah , i 'll try and make it . summer : okay . i 'm gon na grab my things . kyle : okay . summer : yeah . leslie : so , is that all you 're gon na tell me ? tyler : for now , yeah . leslie : come on , tyler . if this decision of yours is so important -- tyler : hey , look -- i just do n't want to risk the fact that you might talk me out of it . leslie : oh . now i 'm really concerned . tyler : no . i thought this whole thing through , sis . everything that you said about , you know , lily reminding me of mariah -- you were right . leslie : okay , then why put yourself out there again to be hurt , especially when you know lily is in love with her husband ? she 's never gon na give you what you want . she 's never gon na be avail -- is that it ? is that why you 're hanging on -- because she is unavailable ? you think it 's never gon na get far enough for you to be burned again ? tyler : okay , look , just trust that i know what i 'm doing , all right ? leslie : i mean , i wish i could , tyler , but a lot has happened the past few weeks . this is not the time to be making life - changing moves and decisions . tyler : no . my life has already changed . i 'm just -- i 'm not fighting it anymore . leslie : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : how did you do that ? dylan : what ? i just swung the mallet and hit the bell . chelsea : nobody else even came close . what are you gon na name him ? dusty mcbearson , jr. ? dylan : aww , that 's nice . you remembered the name . chelsea : it was a sweet story . dylan : i wonder where the fortune teller is . chelsea : ah , she 's probably counting all the cash she got by ripping off gullible marks like yourself . dylan : what ? no . you saw the sign . `` madame miranda knows all . `` chelsea , she knows everything . chelsea : the only thing madame miranda knows is how to pull a con . madame miranda : would you like to put that to the test ? chelsea : um , no . no , thanks . i 'll leave that to johnny gullible here . dylan : uh , 10 bucks , right ? madame miranda : free of charge for you . dylan : uh , why 's that ? madame miranda : we owe you a great deal . you have seen battle , have n't you ? dylan : yes . madame miranda : it still haunts you . you need to find peace at home . chelsea : okay . [ chuckles ] no offense , but `` you 've seen battle `` ? that could apply to anyone or anything . and who does n't need a little peace in their lives . come on , dylan . i 'm in the mood for the shooting gallery . madame miranda : you 're pregnant . do n't cut the father out ! [ scene_break ] adam : and that 's an executive order . from now on , we 're gon na put all your efforts towards taking the company private . so , no time for eating , sleeping , breathing ... avery : ah . well , i 'm fine with the workload , but as for what i eat and when i sleep and breathe , that 's entirely up to me . adam : touché . i just assumed you had more time on your hands now that you 've called off your engagement . avery : why would you think that ? adam : your very naked , very bare fourth finger . unless , of course , you traded in your diamond for an invisible decoder ring . avery : wow . adam , i had no idea you paid so much attention to my jewelry . adam : have n't you heard ? i 'm writing a new bling column for the genoa city chronicle . avery : well , i think we should stick to newman business . adam : mm . you do , huh ? avery : mm - hmm . adam : well ... that 's not how you felt last time we spoke . we were actually sitting right here , and you insisted on talking about our exes and their upcoming visit from the stork . did you call off the engagement with my brother because you still have feelings for dylan ? avery : okay , adam , you do not know what you 're talking about . adam : mm , i do n't . that 's why i 'm asking you , and you can talk to me , of all people , avery , about this and these people . are you trying to get him back ? [ scene_break ] summer : seriously ? nick : come on . is that any way to greet your dad ? summer : do you blame me ? really , the way to freaked out last night ? okay , is that why you 're here -- to go off on kyle some more ? nick : no . i tracked you down through your mother . i 'd like to go have breakfast with you so we can talk about what 's been happening . summer : i ca n't . nick : summer , please . we really need to get past this . summer : okay , it 's not that i do n't want to . i just have a photo shoot that i ca n't miss . nick : okay . i 'll come with you . summer : i do n't think that that 's really a good idea , okay ? kyle might be there , and i really do not need you getting into another fight with him . nick : honestly , i 'm hoping i wo n't have to again . [ scene_break ] cane : [ sighs ] jill , i 'm glad i ran into you . jill : are you ? cane : yes . i have a couple things i want to talk to you about , but i have a meeting with katherine first . jill : ah . you 're scheming and strategizing behind my back . cane : no , no , no , no , no . no , you 're gon na be included . i think you 're gon na be happy . but first , i have to run my ideas past katherine . jill : mm . cane : have you seen her ? jill : no , but that 's okay , because your meeting with katherine is actually a meeting with me . [ scene_break ] lily : hey . tyler : hi . all ready for the big day ? lily : yep . sure am . just putting on the finishing touches . what do you think ? tyler : it 's beautiful . lily : [ chuckles ] tyler : you 're really gon na rock this thing . lily : uh , correction -- we are gon na rock this . tyler : um ... yeah . a - about that -- i 've been doing some thinking , and , um ... as much as i would , you know , love -- as great as it 's been working with you ... [ sighs ] it 's time for me to walk away . lily : [ chuckles ] okay , look , i do n't have time for these games right now . tyler : hey , no . i 've never been more serious . i 'm resigning from jabot . and i 'm sorry to spring it on you like this . it 's just -- i wanted you to hear it from me before i -- lily : wait . no . no . no . tyler , you can not quit . i wo n't let you . tyler : okay , look . you really do n't have a say in this . lily : the hell i do n't . tyler : this is my life , okay ? lily : yeah , and it 's my life , too , and it 's my career , and i will be damned if i let you trash it . tyler : okay , you 're gon na be fine without me , all right ? lily : is this about your dad ? okay , because if you need more time off to mourn , that 's fine . tyler : no . that 's not it . lily : look , i understand the pain . you know i do . and running away is not the answer . tyler : okay , look , i 'm not running away . lily : yes , you are . you 've been running away ever since your mom died -- ditching every connection that you 've ever made . is that how you want to go through your life -- just not following through with anything ? [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] summer : um , you 're oliver jones from forrester creations , right ? oliver : that would be me . summer : okay , i have seen every single picture that you have ever taken . [ chuckles ] oliver : is she for real ? mason : totally star - struck . summer : you guys , you guys , oliver jones is taking our pictures today . [ chuckles ] oliver : all because of this guy . long time , no see , man . tyler : yeah , we go back a ways . lily : yeah , lucky for us . definitely one of the better decisions that tyler has made . oliver : i 'm gon na set up . summer : okay . lily : so , chelsea called and said that she 's gon na be late , and chloe 's at a parent / teacher conference , so as soon as you guys are ready , we can get started . summer : okay . well , we better get ready . mason : let 's do it . lily : [ chuckles ] tyler : [ sighs ] lily : so , what about you ? tyler : what about me ? lily : well , you should at least stick around for the shoot , because you owe me that much . tyler : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] cane : is katherine okay ? jill : i 'm sure she 's okay . she 's probably at home discussing dusting with esther or something . cane : okay . all right . so , why are you here , and why am i here ? jill : well , you see , i arranged this meeting , okay ? i arranged it with your assistant . i told her it was with katherine . [ chuckling ] it was remarkably easy . cane : why ? why would you do that ? jill : because i 'm worried about you . cane : no . no , no , no , no . there 's something going on here , okay ? this is -- you 're up to something . this is one of these jill - plot things , right ? are you trying to hustle me out of chancellor ? i just started . jill : cane , please . cane : you said to me i could run the company any way i wanted to , and you said you wanted me to succeed . are you going back on that ? jill : no , of course i 'm not . of course i want you to succeed . and of course i want chancellor to thrive , but there are issues here . i just managed to steal an entire hour of the c.e.o . 's valuable time with one phone call . cane : so , you 're worried about my time - management skills ? jill : among other things , yeah . lately , every time i 've gone to your office , it has been total chaos , okay ? i want you to fire that assistant of yours and hire someone competent . cane : no , no , no . alicia is good at her job , and it 's a very difficult job to do . jill : oh , there -- see ? this is it . this is exactly why i 'm worried about you . cane : what ? jill : you 're too nice . cane : [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] avery : you are coming very close to being seriously out of line . adam : for telling it like it is . i thought you would appreciate some transparency -- a little honesty . avery : i 'm not hiding anything -- not from you and certainly not myself . adam : okay , avery . then why the naked ring finger , huh ? i mean , if everything is as grand as you say it is with you and nicholas , you could have taken the ring off and done some dishes , forgot to put it back on . you could have lost the ring in some cupcake batter . either way , the lack of the ring on your finger -- it 's rather symbolic , do n't you think ? avery : you know , i do n't . i do n't think that . what i do think is that you 're projecting your own situation onto me . adam : mm . my situation . avery : well , if anybody is having issues with chelsea and dylan having a baby , i think it 's you . [ scene_break ] chelsea : what did you just say ? madame miranda : the father of your child wants to be involved . chelsea : [ chuckles ] what -- where are you getting this from ? what do you mean ? madame miranda : give me $ 10 , and i 'll tell you . chelsea : i would n't give you 10 . madame miranda : some people are afraid of the truth . i 'll be at the pie - eating contest , if you change your mind . dylan : ah , it was a good call on that . i mean , you 're starting to show . it does n't take a psychic to figure out that you 're pregnant . chelsea : yeah . i told you she was a fraud . [ scene_break ] oliver : you 're out for a night on the town , holding hands , window shopping . summer : okay . oliver : no , relax your shoulders , summer . you 're having a great time . really enjoying each other 's company . now give me a big smile . not too big . summer : okay . oliver : now , hold the eye contact , summer . with him . summer : okay , sorry . lily : do n't worry about posing . just -- just feel it . summer : [ chuckling ] okay . oliver : summer . nice , nice . pull her in close . feel the heat . and hold her tighter . summer : [ chuckles ] lily : summer , are you -- you okay ? summer : yeah . no , i - i 'm great . oliver : that 's great . okay , bring her in . bring her in . there you go . there you go . all right . look at me . now look at each other . lily : nice . nice . oliver : okay . okay . all right . all right . now , twirl her around . twirl her around . summer : another ? okay . [ laughter ] oliver : okay . now , big finish . lily : whoa ! [ laughter ] oliver : and that 's a wrap . summer : yay ! lily : yeah ! whoo ! mason : you were awesome . summer : thank you so much . summer : oh , my gosh . lily : well , for someone who wants to leave , you sure did get into that , did n't you ? tyler : well , i guess there 's nothing like watching all your hard work come together . lily : exactly . so stick around for the rest of it , okay ? watch your vision come to life , and get the recognition that you deserve . tyler : you know , you can be pretty persuasive when you want to be . lily : see ? now you 're starting to make some sense . [ chuckles ] oh , great job , you guys . that was amazing . [ laughs ] right ? dylan : why are you letting her get to you ? you said it yourself -- she 's a con artist . chelsea : well , i have no respect for the bad ones . [ chuckles ] i mean , i 'm sorry . come on -- that whole thing about the father wanting to be more involved in the pregnancy . dylan : yeah , that was a safe bet , at least for this father . chelsea : that 's the other thing . she was talking about you like you were n't even in the room . dylan : well , she probably does n't want to assume anything . for all she knows , we 're just friends . we 're not wearing wedding rings . chelsea : well , if she were the real deal , all she would have to do is take one look at you and know that you 're the baby 's father . [ scene_break ] cane : so , you think i 'm too nice . jill : do n't get me wrong . i love that you are a sweetheart , okay ? and i 'm very proud that you 've gotten this far in life being such a nice guy . cane : i 'm a nice guy ? jill : [ laughs ] cane : okay , you know , actually , i do think i could find a couple dozen people who would disagree with you on that one , but -- jill : look , i am not saying that you have n't raised your voice on occasion or forgotten to say hi to somebody in the snack room , okay ? but to be an effective c.e.o . of chancellor , you need a real mean streak . and you have to stop doting on katherine . let other people do that . have you ever spent any time with victor newman ? cane : mm , a little . not much . jill : well , then , you know . he is one of the most unpleasant people on this planet , okay ? this reason he ran his company so well is because he did it that way . he 's meaner than a sack full of snakes . cane : but you do know that people have different management styles . mine just happens to be ... amenable . jill : mm - hmm . i am just afraid that you 're gon na let people walk all over you , darling . cane : like you 're doing right now ? jill : exactly like i 'm doing right now . look , i just told you that i stole an hour of your time , and what did you do ? you asked if you could join me , and you sat down . you should have told me to go to hell and thrown a drink in my face . cane : that would have worked ? jill : [ chuckles ] cane : huh ? [ chuckles ] jill : [ laughing ] for god 's sake , it would have worked on anybody but me . i 've had so many drinks thrown in my face i probably would n't have noticed . cane : [ chuckles ] jill : never mind that . you understand what i 'm saying , right ? cane : i -- um , yeah . i think i do . jill : and you understand it 's coming from a place of love and of caring , because it is . of course i want you to succeed , honey , but you got to get tough . you got to get mean . cane : okay . all right . i 'm gon na work on this . jill : you 're infuriating . all right . what did you want to talk to katherine about ? cane : oh , nothing much , really . just my plans to expand chancellor . jill : expand in this climate ? honey , i do n't think so . cane : jill ! go to hell . jill : aww , i 'm so proud of you . cane : thank you . jill : [ chuckles ] but , seriously , we ca n't expand . cane : no , sure we can -- in biotech and medical research . you know what ? you are the person that 's going to lead us . jill : why me ? cane : because you were relentless when you had to find delia a bone - marrow donor , you supported lily through her cancer , and you always helped katherine after her strokes . jill : well , now , i do n't know why i even bothered with that one . cane : you bothered because under that prickly exterior , you have a beautiful heart . and i want you to lead this project , because if you do , i know we 'll get the profit , but , more than that , you 'll put the patients and finding cures first . so ... do you think this is something that maybe you would be interested in ? jill : i think i might be persuaded . [ scene_break ] lily : tyler , tyler , wait ! wait ! tyler : lily , just leave me alone . lily : tyler , look , let me help you . tell me what you need . if it 's too much for you to be committed to jabot , than let me know and we can take you off staff and make you an independent contractor . tyler : that 's not enough . lily : then tell me what it is . do you need vacation time ? tyler : no . lily : an assistant ? tyler : no . come on . do n't you get it ? work is not the problem for me . you are . yeah , i try to pull back . i try to shut off my feelings for you , but i ca n't . damn it , lily . every time i look at you , every time i hear your voice , i just -- look , i 'm putting you in a terrible position , all right ? and expecting you to put up with it is just wrong . lily : i can handle it . tyler : okay , but you should n't have to . lily : it 's part of the job . i have learned to be professional and to work side by side with you and put my feelings at the door . tyler : your feelings ? [ scene_break ] adam : if it is n't the proud parents - to - be . that for you to practice with ? chelsea : dylan won him at the fair . adam : well , now i am jealous . dylan : you want a bear , too ? adam : i would have loved having cotton candy with you and riding rides all day . dylan : yeah , i guess it 's a matter of priorities . adam : i guess it is . avery : i was beginning to think you deserted me . adam : no . that is not my style . it might be other people 's , but not mine . avery : uh , adam and i were just discussing -- adam : business . avery : yes . chelsea : dylan and i just came from the fair . avery : oh ! and i - i see it was a success . was it the ring - toss game or the old -- the hammer bell . dylan : guy could n't guess my weight . i am great at that game . we , uh -- we had a good time . avery : i can tell . chelsea , you 're glowing . and -- wow -- starting to show , i see . chelsea : oh , no , actually . it 's just the clothes . avery : oh . chelsea : they 're from my maternity line -- not that i need them yet , um , i just like trying on my designs before they go into production . so , um , i 'm just gon na get a drink . excuse me . adam : yeah . i 'm gon na top this off . the fair -- really ? chelsea : what 's wrong with it ? adam : it 's not you . that 's what 's wrong with it . chelsea : i 'll be the judge of that , adam . adam : chelsea , look me in the eyes . come on . see if you can look me in the eyes and tell me , honestly , that you do n't regret leaving me . i would have given you everything . you could have had everything . and you would be carrying my baby now . avery : you bought a house ? dylan : actually , it 's a warehouse . i 'm just in the process of converting it . avery : oh . for you and chelsea and the baby . dylan : uh ... we 'll see how that goes . how about you and nick ? avery : we worked things out . dylan : i knew you would . nick 's too smart of a guy to lose you . chelsea : how dare you come after me now ? ! you were the one that was only half there . how can you even say , adam , that i would even want your baby ? adam : half there ? i was half there ? you 're the one who left me , chelsea . dylan : all right . all right . that 's enough . chelsea : just ... [ sighs ] dylan : you okay ? do you want to sit down ? chelsea : i 'm fine . um , i 'm actually late to the shoot , so i 'm gon na go , but -- dylan : i 'll drive you . chelsea : no , i 'm good . thank you . um , and thank you . i had a really great day . adam : meeting 's over . avery : mm - hmm . adam : i 'll be in touch . avery : mm - hmm . [ sighs ] you 're very protective of the mother of your child . she 's more to you than that , is n't she ? [ scene_break ] tyler : so , you 're telling me that you have feelings for me ? lily : no . no , you 're putting words in my mouth . tyler : so , you do n't have feelings for me ? lily : no . yes . no . no . the point is , is that we have to keep anything personal away from business . i have too much riding on this launch , and it is way too late to find someone to replace you . cane : all right , wait . are you saying you ca n't deliver ? okay , well , no . that 's unacceptable . if you ca n't do it this week , when ? no . no . figure it out . call me back . all right . jill : are you gon na say hello to your wife ? cane : it looks like my wife 's in the middle of something . jill : what 's she in the middle of , though ? what 's going on over there ? cane : i do n't know . maybe it 's a , uh , creative difference . this is a big day for them . lily : quitting right now is selfish . tyler : selfish ? lily : yes . tyler : i 'm doing this for you . lily : for me ? ! what about the hundreds of other employees who are counting on you to make this launch a success ? tyler : what ? your other fellow professionals ? i 'm sure a little bit of disappointment will roll off of their backs . lily , when i hurt , i bleed , all right ? your world -- it 's no place for an amateur like me . cane : hey . is everything okay ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : oh , beautiful . look at this one . it 's gorgeous . you two just pop off the screen . mason : all right . well , look , guys . i 'm gon na get to the gym . summer : okay , uh , hey , maybe i 'll meet you there . [ chuckling ] we can work out together and stuff . mason : sounds good . i 'll see you there . summer : okay . chelsea : i 'm gon na e - mail these to chloe . she 's gon na flip out . summer : okay . kyle : hey , listen , summer . summer : yeah ? kyle : forget the gym . why do n't you ... have dinner with me ? summer : are you asking me out on a date ? kyle : it 's just dinner . summer : okay . well , pick me up at 7 : 00 , and do n't be late . kyle : i 'll walk you to your car . summer : okay . chelsea : hi . dylan : hey . chelsea : if you came to check on me , i 'm doing fine . dylan : i came to check on ... chelsea : [ laughs ] dylan : ... dusty . chelsea : oh . dylan : you okay ? i would like this to be our ... baby 's first toy . chelsea : i 'd like that , too . [ scene_break ] [ adam remembering ] adam : chelsea , is everything okay ? wh - why would you come out in this weather ? chelsea : i had to . before i lost my nerve . adam : you -- you were upset before you even saw sharon , and i want to know what it was . chelsea : adam , i never should have come to see you in the first place . adam : no , but you did come to see me , okay , and i want to know what happened . did something happen ? | nick reads up on how a dna test works when he gets a visit from avery , who had bought him breakfast . when she asks him for a kiss and he just gives her a peck on the cheek , she knows something is wrong . nick confesses that it is summer and her recent actions . avery starts to cancel her appointment with adam , but nick encourages her to keep the appointment . summer stops by jack 's to pick up her things since she has moved back home . summer lets kyle know that nick had taken her car keys . dylan has yet another dream about the war when chelsea stops by and awakens him . chelsea asks to see the nursery . after avery leaves nick 's , nick takes a sample of the hair from the hair brush and also swabs his cheek for the dna test . dylan lets chelsea know that she is not going to the photo shoot that he is taking her to the fair . tyler has breakfast with leslie and lets her know that he is telling lily that he is quitting jabot . tyler confesses that lily does remind him of mariah . as tyler gets up and leaves , someone takes pics of leslie . dylan and chelsea visit a fortune tellers booth , who tells both dylan and chelsea some disturbing news . the fortune teller tells chelsea to let the father of her child into its life . chelsea just brushes her off . at the coffeehouse , adam and avery meet to discuss business until adam gets personal and asks avery some personal questions about her and nick . nick invites summer to have breakfast with him but summer refuses . jill and cane meet at the athletic club to discuss chandler industries as they await katherine . tyler lets lily know that he is quitting jabot . lily lets him know in no uncertain terms that she will not let him quit . |
lauren : chelsea still has n't from chloe . michael : neither has chloe 's therapist . she skipped her appointment . lauren : chloe told chelsea that the therapist rescheduled . she was lying . michael : missing that session is a clear violation of chloe 's probation . lauren : has the therapist called the judge ? is chloe about to -- michael : about to be arrested ? not yet . but i am an officer of the court , lauren . lauren : so , if she does n't show up ... michael : i have to report this to paul . kevin : no , no , no . do n't do that , mikey . michael : all right , kevin ? i 'm obligated by law . kevin : i just need a little more time . michael : kevin , i know you love her , but chloe needs -- kevin : more help than i can give her . yes , i get that . lauren : do you ? kevin : i do . i know that the intervention was set up to convince chloe , but it got through to me . [ sighs ] chloe is going to fairview . we all know that 's where she needs to be now . but i 'm just saying -- let me be the one to take her there and not some cop . michael : you do n't even know where she is . kevin : she probably caught wind of what we had planned and got spooked . and now you want to make it worse by having her hauled off in cuffs ? please , michael , do n't tell paul . paul : i just hear my name ? lauren : oh , you 've ruined the surprise ! we were trying to see if we could get the birthday boy away from his desk and out for a few drinks . paul : oh , thanks for the thought , but i 've already got plans with chris , and i 'm running late , so i got to take of faith . lauren : well , yeah , yeah , you should go and we 'll catch up later . paul : we 'll do a rain check . lauren : definitely . paul : everything okay ? michael : yes . go . celebrate . do n't keep your wife waiting . go . paul : all right . take care . lauren : bye . kevin : [ sighs ] thank you . michael : do n't thank me . you need to find chloe . nikki : excuse me . sir ? i did n't order this . ian : i did . [ chuckles ] nikki : take your sorbet and go to another table . you 're not welcome here . ian : oh , nikki , that 's too bad . i -- i had hoped that we could celebrate together now that the case against me has been officially dismissed . nikki : that 's not possible . ian : seems it is . and my being in prison would have been a miscarriage of justice , anyway . nikki : you extorted money from me . ian : so you claim . but the jury pool was tainted . the evidence was circumstantial . nikki : paul caught you . ian : never the less , the prosecutor in madison felt there was no point in pursuing a case that he could n't win . and now that this unfortunate event is behind us , we can proceed as if it never happened . and dare i hope , perhaps , even be friends again . avery : do n't judge yourself too harshly for the calories you 're about to consume . these perpetrators -- sweetened condensed milk , lemon zest , lemon juice , and a touch of vanilla -- will soon be conspire with other accomplices to make -- austin : stopping tape . i 've got to start locking that door . avery : dylan . dylan : oh , did n't mean to interrupt . just pretend i 'm not here . austin : no , that would actually be easier if you were n't here . avery : okay , should we start from the top ? austin : yeah , go and reset . dylan : pretty cool , huh ? your aunt having her own web series . summer : yeah , no , it 's kind of exciting . i just wish that she did n't have to deal with creepy fans online . dylan : what do you mean ? summer : just some dumb message that she got . avery : okay . i 'm set . summer : it was sent from someone named 4mj . austin : okay , in 5 , 4 , 3 -- dylan : hey , why did n't you tell me ian started harassing you again ? nikki : here 's a newsflash -- you and i were never friends . ian : the fact that we have a son would indicate -- nikki : that you took advantage of me . you can whitewash that any way you want . i know the truth . ian : your truth . nikki : oh , please . stop . the man behind the curtain has been revealed , and i see you for the fraud that you are . and , fortunately , so does my granddaughter . ian : oh , nikki , i 'm so disheartened by this attitude . and after i gave you a very appetizing olive branch . nikki : oh , my god . you give me ice cream and suddenly things are even between us ? are you kidding ? what are you really after , ian ? ian : just letting you know that i 'm willing to forgive you for trying to send me to prison . nikki : oh , you 're willing to forgive me ? ian : mm - hmm . nikki : how dare you ? are you kidding me ? i could never forgive you -- victor : what 's going on here ? ian : i was just saying hello . victor : did n't i tell you to stay away from my family ? michael : you can not keep the police out of this for long . kevin : well , if you do n't say anything , then they 're not gon na know . michael : they will know . chloe 's therapist is obliged to inform the court of this missing session . and once that report is filed , a warrant will be issued for chloe 's arrest , and after that , there 's nothing i can do to keep them from bringing her in . kevin : how much time does that buy us ? michael : have you listened to me ? kevin : i 'm just saying -- it is not going to take me anywhere near that long to find her . and once i do , i just have to convince her that i 'm trying to help . lauren : well , we all are . michael : yeah , well , unfortunately , after what billy said , you have to reevaluate -- kevin : no , no , we 're not -- we 're not getting into that . lauren : you can not ignore that she drugged him to try and get pregnant . i mean , that is a desperate -- kevin : it 's desperate . it 's desperate . michael : dangerous . dangerous . kevin : not to me she 's not . it never should have gotten this bad , okay ? if i had n't been so wrapped up in my own stuff and feeling bad that she kept pushing me away -- lauren : you could n't have stopped this . you could n't have . kevin : if i had been playing closer attention , i would have seen that she was spinning out of control . michael : nonsense . you went above and beyond for chloe . kevin : but it was n't enough . and i need to find her . so i 'm just asking you to buy me some more time . michael : where have you looked so far ? kevin : all the obvious places . the house . [ sighs ] delia 's memorial , her school . there 's no sign of her . lauren : i know what i would do if i were her . i 'd want to shut out the world , and i 'd want to go to the last place i was really happy . avery : tell you about the online comment because it could have been from anyone . dylan : it 's from 4mj -- the same guy who was posting the other negative stuff . avery : some negative stuff . some . and we have no proof that it 's ian . dylan : he said he was following you online . avery : okay , well , a lot of people are following me online , and some of them say really mean things . and i am not gon na let that effect me or the show . austin : the fact that we have to keep stopping , that is effecting the show . look , could you maybe play the overprotective boyfriend after we 're done . avery : do n't do that . dylan . [ sighs ] [ door opens , closes ] christine : [ sighs ] now all that 's missing is the birthday boy . victor : do n't you ever approach my wife again . ian : oh ? victor , you know that since i 'm a free man , i can approach anyone that i like . victor : really ? ian : and you ca n't do a thing about it . nikki : please stop . ian : what ? physical threats ? [ chuckling ] come on , victor . we 're both too sophisticated for that . victor : oh , really ? ian : mm . victor : you think i 'm sophisticated ? ian : [ chuckles ] victor : i 'm a lot more primitive than you think . ian : yeah ? paul : so , what 's going on here ? ian : paul , this man accosted me . nikki : no , that is not true . victor did n't touch him . ian : accosted me verbally . but do n't worry , nikki . i wo n't press charges against your husband this time . i would n't want to embarrass you like that . but now that i 'm calling genoa city home , i think we should all endeavor to try and coexist peacefully . victor : [ chuckles ] ai n't gon na happen . ian : well ... [ chuckles ] victor : [ sighs ] avery : and i want you to always use fresh lemon juice in your baking . [ door opens ] avery : [ gasps ] oh , no . austin : okay , what was that ? avery : um , sorry . i heard the noise and i thought dylan maybe came back . avery : i 'm sorry . just give me a second . summer : so , um ... after you 're done filming this part ? austin : i 'll start editing the episode . you -- do you want to sit in on an editing session ? you can see the episode from start to finish . summer : i would n't be in the way ? austin : no , not at all . you know , normally we cut out the mistakes , but if we did that with avery , well , we would n't have enough footage . [ both laugh ] summer : all right . thanks . austin : yeah . avery : do you think we can focus and get this done ? austin : yeah . that 's right . i 'm the problem . avery : [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i 'm just -- i 'm not happy with the way i left things with dylan . [ sighs ] what am i doing ? i need to go talk to him . austin : wait . now ? avery : yes , and if the producers have a problem with that , i 'll tell them the same thing i 'm telling you . my relationship with dylan comes first . and if the producers do n't like that , then they can find a new host . [ door slams ] dylan : `` so , you 're going to ' the talk ' ? some things you def wo n't tell the world , huh ? `` from 4mj . ian : hey , dylan . i have some news from my lawyer . dylan : let me guess . leslie filed a court order so you ca n't be refused service here . ian : [ laughs ] even better . the extortion charges have been dropped . dylan : how did that happen ? you 're guilty . ian : i 'm lucky . the case wo n't be retried in madison or any place else , and i 'll be free to enjoy the coffee at my son 's company in this fine establishment for some time to come . paul : nikki , are you all right ? nikki : yeah , i 'm fine . it was a little unsettling to hear that ian wo n't be going to trial or prison . but i 'm okay . he ca n't hurt me anymore . paul : what you have to realize -- both of you -- is that ian ward is an opportunist . i 'm sure he does n't want to get arrested again and wind up incarcerated . victor : mm - hmm . or worse . paul : victor , you need to promise me no vigilante justice . victor : do n't worry about a thing , okay ? paul : okay , so what are you gon na do the next time he lays a trap for you ? pound him into the pavement ? i 'll tell you the same thing i told dylan . engaging ian ward is only going to make the situation worse for you . paul : here you go . it might be a long wait . lauren : sure you do n't want to wait at home ? michael : no , if chloe 's therapist reports that she broke parole , maybe i can run interference -- or not . lauren : you 're not gon na let your brother down . michael : if it keeps him out of trouble , i might have to . lauren : he 's just thrown everything into helping chloe . he 'll -- what if he ca n't find her ? michael : what if he does ? lauren : he 's gon na take her to fairview . michael : kevin has been chloe 's protector . do you really think my little brother would be capable of following through with having chloe committed ? lauren : after everything that we heard from chelsea and billy , i mean , kevin has got to realize that chloe is beyond his help . michael : he 's out there trying to save her now . hmm ? lauren : oh , michael . you can not send the police after chloe . michael : all right . i wo n't . but i ca n't help feeling that it would be so much easier for kevin if the police caught her . at least the choice would be out of his hands . chloe : what are you doing here ? kevin : you know i 'm a sucker for a john hughes film . chloe : you never liked his movies . besides , it 's over . kevin : well , i would have sat through it with you . in fact , i have . like , a dozen times . the last time was the night of delia 's show . you and me . on a date . chloe : i think about that date all the time . it was the last night that my little girl was on this earth . [ sighs ] and i was in here , oblivious to everything that was going on outside those doors . kevin : that 's why you came here tonight . to think about that . chloe : we had fun . kevin : and you feel guilty about that . chloe : i did . kevin : not anymore ? chloe : i would do anything to go back and relive that night . everything in my world was perfect . delia was alive . and i had n't gone crazy . dylan : i do n't know how you managed to skate on the extortion charges . ian : i had an excellent lawyer . dylan : i 'm not gon na let you get away with what you did to nikki . ian : there are two sides to every story , dylan . now , sadly , the one your mother 's been telling about your conception is riddled with misinformation . dylan : you forced yourself on her . ian : she maligned my character . dylan : it 's called the truth . ian : why are we arguing ? what 's past is in the past ? i just hope that now that i 've been , you know , vindicated that we all -- father , mother , and son -- would be able to get past all this unpleasantness . dylan : you think i 'm gon na buy this act ? it 's not gon na happen . you may have played the system , but you 're not bulletproof . ian : [ sighs ] avery , you came here just in time to advise dylan to stop making these not - so - veiled threats . dylan : it was n't a threat . it 's what 's coming . ian : you are so intent on my downfall , yet so accepting of a woman who gave you up ! avery : ian , i suggest that you leave before things escalate any further . ian : i 'm always in control , dear . but your boyfriend here has anger issues . must get that from his mother . avery : feel better ? dylan : i 'm not gon na feel better till that bastard 's gone for good . victor : sweetheart . baby , your hands are shaking . nikki : this will help . thank you . victor : listen to me . this run - in with ian ward has shaken you up more than you 're willing to admit . let me take you to the doctor now . nikki : no . there is no need . dr. costner has told me many times that my m.s . is aggravated by stress . victor : then explain something to me . then why in the world are you staying in this place ? when you know ian ward is right down the hall ? what 's the matter ? are you trying to prove a point ? nikki : what if i am ? victor : this stubbornness is bad for your health , sweetheart . nikki : what do you want me to do ? you want me to just go home ? forget about everything you did ? victor : i expect you to come to your senses and to understand . nikki : well , i can not , and i 'm not ready to forgive and forget , so i 'm gon na stay here . victor : all right . you do that . and i 'll do what i have to do . nikki : well , what does that mean ? you 're on thinking of going after ian , are you ? victor . victor : you take care . nikki : do n't do it . [ sighs ] paul : this alteration might be the first of many now that ian is setting up camp in genoa city . [ sighs ] y -- oh , that tastes good . christine : i 'm glad you like it . paul : [ sighs ] christine : what else would you like ? paul : i would like victor and dylan to back off where ian ward is concerned . you know , i talked to them , and it 's like talking to the wall . christine : i know what you mean . [ sighs ] you know , i get it . they 're angry . i 'm angry . i thought those extortion charges against ian would stick and nikki would finally get some justice , did n't you ? christine : oh , you 're talking to me ? paul : [ chuckles ] you are so pretty . christine : you noticed . paul : [ laughs ] okay . christine : i do n't want to talk about victor or nikki or ian . paul : okay . how about police procedure ? christine : oh , gosh . no . paul : you want to see my badge ? christine : we spend way too much time talking about that . yes , maybe . paul : well , what else , then ? christine : today is the day the man i married was born . paul : oh , yeah ? christine : i say we celebrate . paul : i 'm a lucky guy . christine : mm - hmm . just the two of us . paul : just the two of us . done . christine : yeah ? paul : yeah . [ chuckling ] well , there 's on one else here . just you and me . take a look . christine : lately it seems like there 's been a third person in our marriage . paul : oh , well ... nikki is not part of our marriage . christine : i know , but when you 're not tracking down her son , you 're pulling strings to try and get ian out of her life . paul : i know . that 's probably just guilt , you know ? that 's -- you know , when i think about it , i should have realized what ian was doing to her all those years ago . christine : stop . stop blaming yourself for the past . please . focus on the future . paul : being insensitive . christine : our future . paul : [ chuckles ] christine : our future , please . paul : future ? that has ? christine : that has us in that bed in about 30 seconds . and hopefully in about nine months . paul : i ca n't wait to have a baby with you . chloe : i remember that exact moment . that exact moment when billy told me that our little girl -- [ sighs ] it was like a -- it was like a loud ... snap . like a breaking bone . but it broke ... my heart . and my head . and my soul . then i could n't think . i could n't feel . i just -- i just wanted one more . kevin : one more what ? chloe : one more everything . one more pizza night . one more morning driving her to school . [ sighs ] one more tickle fest . [ chuckles ] one more halloween . one more , `` mommy , i want a glass of water . `` kevin : one more delia ? chloe : that 's why i asked billy for his help . and that 's why i took connor . i would do anything to get her back . just a piece of what me and delia was before . kevin : you should have had a chance to say goodbye to her . and if we were n't here at the movies , maybe we could have gotten you to the hospital in time . kevin : i blame myself for that . chloe : kevin , it would n't have mattered . i still would have left the hospital without my daughter . kevin : there is still something we can do for you . you are not past the point of saving . avery : ian was pushing your buttons . why do you give him the satisfaction ? dylan : because the guy walks from every charge against him , and he 's here because of me . avery : okay . you wanted to know where you came from . after all the lies , you wanted to know the whole truth no matter how ugly it was . dylan : you 're always on my side . avery : and i always will be . dylan : why are n't you at your shoot ? avery : because setting things right with us is more important to me . dylan : well , following your passion is important , too . avery : mm - hmm . dylan , cooking is a hobby . dylan : come on . you do way more than just throw a recipe together . i mean , that 's why you have your own show . that 's why you 're going to `` the talk `` in l.a . in the morning . do you have any idea how proud i am of you ? avery : none of this would be happening if you had n't entered me in that cooking contest . dylan : i 'm just happy the world gets to see what i 've always known . just how amazing you are . austin : your face . summer : did i get something on it ? austin : no , no , no . i just -- [ sighs ] have we met before ? summer : um , no , i do n't think so . austin : the bus . summer : school bus ? austin : no , you 're the model on the side of that bus . summer : oh , yeah . yeah . no , i used to be the face of jabot . austin : i knew it . [ chuckles ] so , which part of jabot are you now ? summer : i do n't model anymore . austin : that 's a shame . you 're beautiful . so , why 'd you give it up ? summer : i just had been working a lot and i got kind of burnt out . even ended up in the hospital . i was just trying to keep myself busy so i did n't have to think about my mom . austin : you miss her a lot . summer : yeah . i do n't know what i 'm gon na do if she does n't wake up soon . [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i do n't know where this came from . sorry . thanks . [ sniffles ] sorry . austin : so , um ... how long has she been -- summer : months . just when i think that i can talk about her without bawling , i go and do this in front of a stranger . austin : no , i understand . summer : no one does . my friends do n't understand , my dad does n't . everyone 's living their life and my mom 's life is on hold , and i feel like mine is , too . so thank you for saying that you understand , but it 's okay that you do n't . austin : well , look , um ... i was n't just saying that to be polite . i lost my mother unexpectedly a few years back . um ... so , yeah . i do understand . lauren : could you just have some faith in your brother ? he knows what 's right . michael : knowing what 's right has never prevented my brother from breaking ever law in the book . he 's working an honest job now . staying out of trouble . i do n't want his progress derailed because he 's not capable of giving up on chloe . lauren : it 's hard to give up on someone you love . you did n't . and i gave you lots of reasons to . michael : mm . yeah , well ... you 're my life . lauren : [ chuckles ] and that proves my point . the heart wants what the heart wants . michael : that 's what i 'm afraid of . lauren : [ sighs ] chloe : why would you want to save me ? i have been so awful to you . kevin : because you 've been in hell since delia died . look , chloe ... chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : ... deep down , i know that you are still the same woman i fell in love with . and nothing is gon na ever make me stop caring about you . chloe : [ chuckles ] i 'm so sorry for the way that i 've been treating you . i mean , the first few weeks , you -- you held me every night so i could go to sleep . you spent every -- every waking hour trying to find delia 's killer to give me some closure . i would n't have been able to survive without you . kevin : i need you as much as you needed me . chloe : [ sighs ] but you were grieving , too . i 'm just so glad that you did n't lose yourself the way that i did . kevin : [ sighs ] chloe , the reason i came here -- chloe : you have been my constant . you have been the only thing that has been there for me , that has made any sense . and i was so mean . and i was so out of control . [ sniffles ] you 're still trying to help me . kevin : yeah , but , you see , that 's where -- that 's where i messed up . because i was trying to help you in my way , and i think by doing so , i ended up hurting you . chloe : no , no . kevin : no , i did . i did , chloe . see , i fought to keep you out of fairview because i was convinced that i could do a better job taking care of you . but you 're not getting better . are you ? chloe : [ sniffles ] no . [ sighs ] no , i 'm not . summer : what happened ? austin : one day she was here , and the next day she was n't . at least there 's a chance yours might come back . summer : my dad does n't think so . he 's dating again . austin : you do n't like that . summer : i want my dad to be happy . i do . i just ca n't help but think that my mom 's being forgotten . is it stupid ? austin : no . summer , i -- i saved a voicemail that my mom left me 'cause i was afraid that i would forget the sound of her voice . i still listen to it sometimes . dylan : hey , nikki . nikki : dylan . hi . dylan : hi . can i talk to you about ian ? nikki : oh , if it 's about the charges being dropped , i already know . dylan : how 'd you find out ? nikki : well , ian could n't wait to share his good news with me . and to let me know that all is forgiven . dylan : that 's big of him . nikki : yeah . he must have been feeling particularly generous . he got me a dessert that i did n't want and that led to words with victor . dylan : that upset you ? nikki : i 'll be fine . dylan : i just -- i hate that this guy is free . nikki : i know . me too . but paul is right . our hands are tied . dylan : maybe not . nikki : dylan , please do n't go after him . dylan : no , i wo n't -- i wo n't confront ian . nikki : good . i 'm very happy to hear that . i just wish victor had promised the same . ian : [ grunts ] let go of me ! let go of me ! what do you want ? ! [ grunting ] what do you want ? ! [ grunts ] paul : best birthday ever . christine : it 's not over yet . paul : i hope not . christine : [ chuckles ] i 'll be right back . paul : [ sighs ] [ chuckles ] christine : so , make a wish . paul : let 's make it together . chloe : maybe it 's time for me to get some real help . kevin : i 'm really happy to hear you say that . chloe : [ sighs ] are you ready to get rid of me ? kevin : i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm still gon na be your constant , right here , whenever you need me . never , ever doubt that . chloe : thank you . thank you for loving me . and for always being there for me . [ sniffles ] it 's just that you deserve -- kevin : listen , listen , listen , listen . i am not looking for anything more from you . chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : okay ? i know you do n't love me anymore . chloe : but i wish i could . i wish that i could give you all of that . i just do n't think that i 'm capable of love anymore . kevin : sure you are . chloe : no , i do n't want to be . [ sniffles ] because loving someone -- it just hurts so damn much when you lose them . kevin : that 's why you 've been pushing me away . you 're scared . chloe : [ sighs ] kevin : you do n't have to be . not anymore . we 're gon na get you the help that you need . chloe : [ sighs ] [ keys jingle ] austin : we were n't sure you were coming back , so we went ahead and packed up . avery : what about the episode ? austin : i have enough to piece a segment together , and we 'll just film the rest when you get back from l.a . summer : yeah , you know , and you have a really early flight in the morning , so i 'm gon na head out . it was really good seeing you . good luck on `` the talk . `` i 'll be watching you . avery : thank you , honey . summer : okay . bye . bye . austin : bye . avery : uh , austin , could you stay just for a minute ? austin : yeah . look , it 's -- it 's not a big deal about today . i 'll handle things with the producer . avery : yeah , i 'm more concerned about my niece . summer 's been through a lot . she does n't need to get her heart broken again . austin : what are you talking about ? avery : you have a girlfriend . you should n't be leading her on . austin : you 're right . because that would make me a liar and a cheat . which i 'm not . my girlfriend and i broke up . avery : well , i 'm sorry to hear that . i just do n't want to see my niece get hurt . austin : i 'm not looking to hurt anyone . see you soon . dylan : willa ? yeah , it 's dylan mcavoy . you were looking to make a deal before , right ? i changed my mind . and i 'm willing to pay . i want any information you have that can be used to put ian away . ian : what is this all about , victor ? you let me go . you 're making big trouble for yourself , man . i do n't know what agenda you 're pursuing , but i will fight you every step of the way . victor : you 're a slimeball . this is one fight you wo n't win . [ next_on ] hilary : [ gasps ] lily : get your skinny butt out of bed because we have some things to settle . paul : so , somebody beat up ian ward last night . dylan : and he claims it was me ? nikki : i know what you did , and you need to undo it . victor : too late for that . | summer opens up to avery 's cameraman austin about how much she misses phyllis . he can understand because his mother died suddenly a few years ago . avery asks austin not to hurt summer . he assures her that he does n't intend to . summer tells dylan that avery got another strange post from that creepy guy who dylan still thinks it 's ian . dylan calls willa and tells her he is willing to pay her for any information that will put ian in jail . dylan , nikki , and victor are unhappy that the charges against ian were dismissed and victor hires some men to help him beat up ian . |
billy : chelsea ! well , i guess your mom is still not home . she will be soon , okay ? meantime , let 's get some pjs and read you your favorite book . i 'll do all the fun voices . remember how we used to laugh when i would do the mama hippo ? which reminds me , i should give mama a call . okay . okay . voicemail again . hey , hey , it 's me . um , the doctor said the earache is not too bad , so that 's good . um , we 're home . um , i mean , we 're -- we 're back here at your place . anyway , just give me a call .. all right . [ sighs ] all right , i have got your ear drops , got your juice , got you . and ... your car . where is your car ? did we leave it in the elevator ? yeah ? let 's see if we can go find it . want to go find it ? [ grunts ] [ sighs ] jack : it 's a relief to have someone to share these ideas with . chelsea : yeah . i 'm , uh , i 'm glad to listen . jack : i 'm gon na need you to do more than listen ... after i went to bat for you today . chelsea : uh , is it you expect in return ? jack : a party -- something festive to celebrate the merger . i want you to plan it . chelsea : that 's an odd quid pro quo for green - lighting my two new fashion lines . jack : and doubling your budget . chelsea : you 've been super generous and i 'm super grateful , but i 'm a designer , not a party planner . jack : i know . we 'll hire somebody to handle the details . this wo n't be that difficult . i tapped you for your incredible sense of style and taste . chelsea : but you have n't even run this by victoria or ashley . jack : or billy . they hate this idea . chelsea : so then why ... jack : this is about reconciliation , chelsea . you have been a flash point for conflict on both sides of this merger . let 's exploit that at the party . let 's you and i force all of the abbotts and newmans to lay down their swords . chelsea : why are you being so nice to me after i cheated on your brother ? ashley : that 's a damn good question . phyllis : avery ? avery : phyllis ! oh , my god , what are you doing here ? [ chuckles ] phyllis : you try to keep me away from chicago in may . i love it ! the breeze coming off the lake , the flowers are blooming , the cubs are still in contention . avery : that is unusually romantic for you . what are you really doing here ? phyllis : all right , you have to ask ? you tell me , almost as an afterthought , on the phone that you and dylan have broken up ? avery : i 'm fine . phyllis : you were engaged avery : yeah , well , it 's all going to work out for the best . phyllis : i 'm worried , okay ? i mean , are you sure that you have n't let go too easily ? avery : i know what i 'm doing ! i do n't need you to come here and straighten me out ! kelly : all right , i 'm gon na run some errands . jack : you 're leaving ? kelly : mm , just for a little while . we 're almost out of supplies . and you 're almost finished with that that book that i gave you . come on , eat up . this will keep you satisfied while i 'm gone . now , i 've already lengthened your chain so you can move around more freely . jack : oh . thank you . kelly : you 're welcome . so , i can trust you to keep you uncuffed while i 'm gone ? adam : hey , kiddo , buddy . right ? loves that thing . billy : looks like you 've got a romantic evening planned for yourself . is that all for you ? adam : no , billy , it 's not all for me . it 's dinner for me and chelsea . billy : oh , hot thoughtful . adam : yeah . you know what ? the thing is , i only bought two dinners , so , um , goodbye . billy : sorry to spoil all your fun , but your evening 's about to tank . adam : no , my evening is gon na be fine as long as you leave . billy : connor 's sick . he wants his mom . adam : he 's sick . w - what 's wrong with him ? billy : he 's got an ear infection . i 've been trying to reach chelsea , but she 's not answering . daycare called me . adam : why 'd they call you ? billy : i guess that she forgot to take me off the emergency contact list . adam : i mean , it 's pretty late . you 're just now getting home ? when a kid is sick , you bring him home , billy . it 's what you do . adam : no , gabe , actually , when a kid is sick , you take him to the pediatrician . then you clear off everything on your schedule , then you sit in the clinic for over an hour , then you beg the doctor to see your child before the clinic closes , and then you get some food in him . you fill out the prescription , you pick that up , you come back here , and that 's what you do . so if you want to tell me again , in that condescending tone , how late it is , feel free . adam : you did all that ? billy : i did all that . adam : thank you . and i 'm -- i 'm sure , you know , chelsea would thank you . i 'm sure she appreciates what you did . billy : yeah , maybe . i do n't know . i 've been calling her nonstop . she 's not answering . so , i 'm gon na get him to bed , and you can feel free to take off . adam : i know where she 's at . billy : naturally . jack : just in time , sis . ashley : for what ? keeping you from doing further damage to our family ? jack : chelsea and i are discussing a party i 'm throwing to celebrate the merger . ashley : yeah , i heard that . kind of surprised to see you back here . were n't our answers clear enough about your proposal for your two new projects ? jack : those answers being `` no . `` ashley : that 's right , because victoria and billy and i decided not to fund her children 's line and not to double her budget per gabe 's proposal . we 're going to instead focus our resources on rebooting hex . chelsea : a decision the three of you made out of spite , so i decided to take a different approach . ashley : you went over my head . jack : i 'm glad she did . ashley : yeah , because you turned out `` no `` into a `` yes . `` very resourceful of you . jack : i 'm glad chelsea stopped by . look these two companies are merged , and yet the abbotts and newmans continue to act as if we 're at war . you , billy , and victoria -- ashley : we all worked together on this one , jack . is n't that the whole point ? jack : you made your decision based on personal grievances . [ cell phone rings ] ashley : that 's not true . jack : billy , what 's going on ? yeah , she 's right here . chelsea . chelsea : hey , billy . billy : first thing -- do n't worry . chelsea : what happened ? billy : just come on home . it 's connor . chelsea : o - okay . okay , i 'll be right there . i have to go . my son is sick . ashley : is it serious ? jack : is connor okay ? chelsea : no , no , no , it 's nothing urgent . i 'm just glad billy was there to help . um , i 'll see you guys later . and thank you , jack , for approving my ideas and not making your decisions based on personal issues . ashley : you know ... billy has always been the impulsive one in the family , not you . you 're the one that does the well - thought - out decision - making around here . you know , it 's almost as if ... jack : as if ? ashley : you 're not back to being your old self , after all . jack : of course you can trust me . i 'm your husband . i love you . kelly : it 's good to hear you say that . you remember that nasty pen - in - the - neck incident ? that was very unfortunate , jack . ca n't have another repeat of that . jack : i feel awful about that . kelly : do you ? jack : yes , i do . and i did n't know what i was doing . i was scared . i -- i was n't myself . i -- i was n't . kelly : how are you now ? jack : i 'm fine , kelly . i love you . you 're my wife . i would never , ever do anything to hurt you ever again . kelly : [ chuckles ] that is just wonderful to hear that . [ chuckles ] okay ! [ chuckles ] here you go . i promise you , you can have your hands unshackled . jack : all right , darling . kelly : [ laughs ] okay . but you 're gon na have to have one ankle still cuffed , okay ? jack : all right , darling . kelly : [ chuckles ] okay . you 're so good . and i promise you , i will be right back , and i 'll bring you a book -- a really good one . okay ? okay . nothing too violent , though . hmm . [ humming ] jack : [ clears throat ] kelly : [ chuckles ] phyllis : believe it or not , i am trying to be a better sister . avery : really ? by butting into my live ? phyllis : by making a suggestion that you stop and you think about this . what in the hell happened ? did you and dylan get into a fight ? he is a good , good man , and now you 're letting go of this relationship that has meant a lot to you , just like that ? avery : dylan and i have been struggling for a long time , phyllis . phyllis : yeah , did this `` long time `` coincide with joe 's arrival to genoa city ? avery : i wo n't deny that joe was a catalyst , but dylan and i broke up because of us , not joe . phyllis : not because of sharon ? avery : dylan 's entanglement with her certainly did n't help . phyllis : that woman is a virus , infecting perfectly happy people everywhere around her , with her put - on , `` woe is me `` traumas and dramas . if i were you -- avery : you 're not me . and i appreciate the effort -- i really do -- but i do n't know where this is coming from . phyllis : you 're my sister . we 're blood . if i do n't look out for you , who 's gon na do that ? avery : i 'm gon na look out for me , and i need you to trust me that breaking up with dylan was the right thing to do . phyllis : you 're probably right . what is next ? avery : well , i 'm -- i 'm gon na be here for a while . phyllis : what is `` a while `` ? a week ? avery : maybe . phyllis : two weeks ? avery : [ sighs ] phyllis : three weeks ? are you kidding me ? ! avery : joe needs me . phyllis : what about what you need ? you are an attorney , avery . you 're not a nursemaid . you ca n't just camp out here indefinitely while joe keeps leaning on you . avery : as long as i 'm making a difference in joe 's recovery , i 'm gon na stay . phyllis : are you ever coming home ? avery : yes ! i am coming home . i 'm coming home sometime . just i want joe to gain some independence and -- and make some real progress . phyllis : uh - huh . avery : please try to understand this . phyllis : so , is joe actually making progress ? avery : yes . phyllis : are his therapists pleased ? avery : yes . i mean , well , he was , at first . things have slowed down . he 's not progressing as quickly as everyone had hoped . phyllis : interesting . avery : what 's that supposed to mean ? phyllis : nothing . let 's go see joe . avery : uh ... phyllis . joe : oh , phyllis . what brings you to chicago ? phyllis : well , i came in to check in on my sister . how are you feeling ? joe : i 'm good . i mean , i realize it 's been quite a hardship on avery , being away from her home and work , but , selfishly , i 'm glad she 's here . phyllis : i bet you are . ashley : why did n't you consult with me about this ? jack : i liked chelsea 's ideas . ashley : so , all that talk about feeling so terrible about not including billy and i in the conversation was just talk ! jack : and not including me in your decision was what ? ashley : that was a consensus . victoria , billy , and i all agree -- jack : are all leaders in this newly re - formed company and , as such , need to stay out of your own way , and mine ! ashley : why is it always your way ? ! jack : your way was to make a financial decision based on personal issues ... ashley : that 's not true . jack : ... that have no bearing on our business ! ashley : what about our family business , jack ? this used to be a family business . when did you stop caring about our family ? ! jack : i care about how our family , ashley . i also care about this never - ending fight with victor that has consumed our family for generations ! i honestly feel we can get more accomplished united than divided . ashley : then why do you keep doing things that divide our family , like agreeing to this merger without talking to billy and me ? like giving chelsea carte blanche to spend whatever amount of money on whatever project she wants ? ! now she 's planning a party for us ? ! really ? jack : this party is an effort to end the newman - abbott feud once and for all and establish some peace . ashley : there 'd be more peace around here if you would just talk to billy and me before you blindside us with your edicts ! jack : i believe in the decision i made about chelsea . if you do n't agree with that ... ashley : if i do n't agree ? are you kidding ? y - you do n't get that i do n't agree with this ? jack : and you feel this decision is not worthy of my old self ? ashley : absolutely not ! jack : okay , then you tell me , what would the old jack do ? adam : is he asleep ? billy : , no not quite . he wants his mom . adam : wants his mom ? all right , well , she 's on her way , um , home . i can stay with him . you can go . billy : the hell i will . he 's scared and he 's sick . adam : he 's in bed , billy . billy : and i 'm not leaving him here with somebody he barely knows . adam : plus , you would n't want to miss out on an opportunity to take another swipe at chelsea . billy : why would i do that ? adam : you tried to sandbag her career earlier . billy : rejecting a line of clothes is hardly sandbagging her . adam : let me ask you a question . do you think it 's a good idea for connor to pick up on the fact that you hate his mom ? 'cause he 's gon na pick up on it . billy : which is a crock . adam : he 's a smart kid . billy : no , jackass , what i 'm saying is , i do n't hate chelsea . adam : so , you 've forgiven her for sleeping with me ? billy : [ scoffs ] chelsea and i are done . adam : sidestepping the question . billy : but i love connor , and i 'll do whatever it takes to keep him from being upset . adam : even though you hate his mom ? billy : i will always put connor 's interests first . i 'm the only dad he 's ever known . adam : stop saying that you 're his dad , all right ? his real dad probably would n't want you anywhere near him . and after what you pulled with chelsea , after what you did to her , he 'd probably make sure you never saw the kid again ! billy : just because you 've been sniffing around chelsea , you think you know what connor 's so - called father would do ? adam : i know enough . billy : if you knew the truth about adam newman , if you went through what i went through with this guy , you 'd never call the guy a father . nobody worthy of being called `` father `` would ever do to a child what adam newman did ! adam : no , what you think he did . billy : what i think he did ? what i think he did was leave my daughter on the side of the road like a sack of garbage ! that 's what he did ! adam : adam newman would never intentionally hurt a kid , okay ? that 's not what happened . billy : [ scoffs ] adam : it was a mistake , billy ! hell , you were the one who left her in the damn car ! billy : that ! that ! how do you know things like this ? adam : people talk , billy ! i know ! all right ? just like you think you know everything about adam . billy : allow me to enlighten you , gabe , since you think you know everything here . i had a conversation with adam on the night that he died , and he confessed . he confessed at his responsibility . so when i say `` i know , `` i know . adam : you had a conversation ? billy : yeah , that 's what i said . adam : a - and he confessed to what happened to delia ? billy : y - you do n't do that . you do n't say my daughter 's name . you do n't have that right . and why are you defending this psycho anyway ? ! adam : psycho ? you 're the one that 's out of control right now , billy . billy : me ? i ... i do n't even know why i 'm taking to you . adam : let me tell you something . you gather a group of your family together in a public forum just to humiliate chelsea ... chelsea : stop it ! adam : ... this woman you supposedly love , at her wedding ? ! chelsea : stop it ! [ sighs ] ashley : the old jack would have hired an independent analyst to evaluate the money - making potential of both of chelsea 's new lines vs. hex . jack : and when was the last time i did something like that ? ashley : at the very least , you would have hired a focus group , jack . yes , or you would have at least interviewed designers to see if maybe they can do the exact same thing that chelsea does , without the baggage . jack : of course , finding and vetting and nurturing a brand - spanking - new designer is so much more effective than dealing with the devil that we know . ashley : okay , those are things that i would have done . jack : these were nice suggestions , by the way . ashley : but so not you . what you did ... jack : going behind your back ? ashley : making a decisive decision based on the facts at hand , and the consequences be damned , that 's very much something the old jack would have done . jack : ash , i 'm not trying to hurt you . i 'm not . i 'm trying to make this merger work for all of us . ashley : sweet - talking me into overlooking your many , many , many flaws -- that 's you behaving just like you . jack : i can not tell you how happy i am to hear you say that . avery : this one is all about plateaus in rehab , and how to overcome them . joe : yeah , i mean , but how do you just not quit and give up ? avery : well , i 'm gon na e - mail you this , so you 're gon na read about it . i wo n't give up on you , joe -- not ever . phyllis : what are the therapists saying , joe ? joe ? about your plateaus ? joe : they ca n't figure it out , except for just `` keep with therapy . `` avery : yes , and staying positive . joe : which is your job , and you 've been so great at keeping my head in the game . phyllis : but there 's no way of knowing how long it 's gon na take you to get back on track , right ? avery : that 's why i 'm here as long as joe needs me . have you had your protein shake ? joe : no , i have n't . avery : oh , well , i 'll go find the attendant to take care of that . phyllis , come with me . phyllis : no , i 'll -- i 'll wait here . joe : it 's great of you to come visit . i 'm sure avery appreciates it . phyllis : here 's the deal , handsome . my sister has a very big heart , and usually , she 's pretty perceptive . joe : usually ? phyllis : yeah , but right now , her guilt over your fall is not letting her see very clearly . but that 's not gon na last too much longer . joe : yeah . and what do you think she 's gon na see , once that guilt wears off , phyllis ? phyllis : that you 're playing her . [ door opens ] kelly : i 'm back . like i promised . and look -- books ! jack : thank you , kelly . kelly : i got you some mysteries ... and some westerns ... jack : `` sherlock holmes short stories . `` kelly : yeah , i thought you 'd like that one . jack : oh . `` mystery of the redheaded league . `` redhead ... red . kelly : okay . the heck with that book . [ laughs ] let me check on your ankle . how is it feeling , huh ? jack : uh ... kelly : is it still sore from the restraint ? jack : a little . kelly : ohh . jack : [ sighs ] kelly : oh , poor baby . jack : [ sighs ] oh , thank you , kelly . i like it when you touch me . kelly : [ chuckles ] i know you do , naughty . jack : [ chuckles weakly ] kelly : okay . you know what ? i think i got you a cream for that , and i left it in the car . um , i 'm gon na go get it . be right back . jack : okay . kelly : you really are mine now . [ sighs ] ashley : i feel a little guilty , i suppose , second - guessing you . jack : as well you should . ashley : jack , this merger is throwing me for a loop . i mean , the thought of losing jabot , our father 's legacy -- i ca n't stand it . jack : that 's what i 'm trying to save . the only way to do that is to have the abbotts and the newmans stand together and make this company everything it can possibly be , even with victor in the mix . but we ca n't do this without peace . ashley : it 's been very difficult being on opposite sides . will you please make me a promise and -- jack : anything . anything for you , i swear . ashley : no more surprises . no more weird , erratic maneuvers , okay ? and please , i do n't ever want to see pod jack again . jack : pod jack ? ashley : yeah , you know , like in that movie ? jack : oh . [ laughs ] where the aliens steal people 's souls ? ashley : yeah . they act like themselves , they talk like themselves , but they 're really pod people . jack : pod jack ? ashley : promise me ? jack : sis , i promise you , i will continue to be the man you see standing before you . as far as this merger goes , it can work . i will do anything i have to do to see that it works . billy : oh , good , you 're still here . adam : yeah , i 'm still here . chelsea , did you want me to leave ? chelsea : i just want to know why you were attacking billy over what happened at the wedding . adam : `` attacking `` is sort of a strong word . chelsea : he already apologized to me for all that , gabe . adam : okay . i - i 'm sorry things got tense between us , okay ? billy : tense ? adam : yeah . chelsea : so , what are you doing here ? adam : well , actually , before ... i was hoping we could celebrate . you know , i wanted to know how your -- how 'd your meeting go with jack ? chelsea : it was good . jack gave me the go - ahead on two new lines . adam : he did ? that 's great . chelsea : [ chuckles ] billy : did he ? adam : why do you act so surprised , billy ? billy : no , i just thought a decision had already been made . adam : well , it was the wrong decision . billy : why do you keep inserting yourself into my business ? adam : let 's talk about that for a second . it 's more my business than it is yours , now , right ? i 'm co - coo . , which i 'm not sure what your new position is , over at the company , but i probably outrank you . billy : and yet you 're still on the attack , even though you have chelsea right where you want her . chelsea : billy , stop . billy : you know what ? no . no , this bastard who you love spending time with has the gall to throw delia 's death in my face . chelsea : why ? why would you do that ? adam : i did n't . i would n't do that . i did n't do that . billy : as if it was n't enough that you slept with my fiancée . you have to keep finding new ways to twist the knife . chelsea : oh , my god , that 's enough , you guys -- both of you ! my son is sick upstairs , and all you can do -- both of you -- is just fight all the time ! [ sighs ] adam : sorry . chelsea : this is what jack is trying to avoid -- the constant fighting . maybe you should take his lead , huh ? billy : i 'm sorry . do you need anything else tonight ? chelsea : no , i 'm okay . thank you . [ sighs ] billy ? [ sighs ] thank you for what you did today , for taking care of connor . billy : i would do anything for him . you know that . chelsea : you have to stop this , gabe . i do n't need you defending me , especially not to billy . joe : i 'm not playing avery . phyllis : what do you call it ? joe : being honest . see , i 'm not lying to her or manipulating her . i 've been very up - front with her about my feelings . phyllis : and that makes it so much better ? joe : look , i 'm not hiding anything . she knows i want to be more than just friends . phyllis : well , wanting is n't getting . dylan mcavoy is the love of my sister 's life . joe : you do n't have to remind me of that history . it broke up my marriage . phyllis : and you did n't have anything to do with that ? joe : i 'll admit , i was n't the best of husbands , but i know avery loves dylan . phyllis : so , why are you keeping her here ? joe : you know , i actually pushed her to genoa city . and guess what happened ? she saw dylan all cozied up to sharon . so if you want to blame someone , to talk to dylan . phyllis : are you finished with your generous , self - sacrificing act ? because , see , i 'm not buying it . and eventually , my smart sister wo n't , either . so get better , or do n't . but quit using avery . avery : phyllis , you need to go . it was a mistake for you to come here . kelly : you passed all my tests . jack : tests ? kelly : is n't it wonderful ? you 've proven to me that i can trust you , jack . now our life together can begin and we can go wherever we want . [ laughs ] we could be whoever we want . we could change our names , and no one would know who we used to be . [ chuckles ] it 's everything i 've ever dreamed of , jack . jack : it sounds wonderful . wonderful . kelly : we could just completely and totally put the past behind us . or not . jack : what do you mean ? kelly : i want you to understand ... if you do n't want any part of this ... if you do n't think that you can love me ... the way that i love you ... then i just want you to get up and walk right out of this room , because i really want you , jack , but i want our love be freely given and freely received . jack : why would n't i want you ? why would n't i want to be with you ? kelly : you might still have feelings for that ... jack : for you . you 're my wife . i love you . kelly : mmm . phyllis : do n't get upset . everything is fine . i 'm just trying to get to know joe . avery : i heard you , phyllis . it 's time for you to go . phyllis : i 'm not the only one that needs to go . avery : phyllis ... phyllis : goodbye , joe . avery : what were you doing ? phyllis : i 'm looking out for my sister , is what i 'm doing . avery : since when ? phyllis : since it 's a new thing . i am trying to be a better sister . avery : you do n't think i can handle joe ? phyllis : i do n't know . can you , avery ? avery : okay . phyllis : i 'm sorry . okay ? i did n't mean to be so obnoxious . you know that 's not easy for me . avery : yes , i know . phyllis : [ sighs ] all right , listen , i do have an ulterior motive to get you back home . i miss you . and since i 've been back , we 've gotten close . i do n't want to lose you to that snake charmer . avery : how are things at home ? phyllis : good . avery : are you still worried about jack ? phyllis : he actually texted me , earlier . there is a party tomorrow , celebrating the merger . so , you know , if you 're interested ... avery : what does the merger have to do with me ? phyllis : it 'd be nice to have my sister there for some moral support . avery : mm - hmm , and i would be away from joe and back to dylan . phyllis : a little from column `` a `` and column `` b. `` avery : have you listened to anything i 've said ? phyllis : i think he is playing you . and for some reason , you 're letting him . why do n't you get away from him for a couple days to just get some perspective on this . avery : yeah , i -- i appreciate the offer , but i 'm gon na stay here . safe drive home . phyllis : i miss you . and i need you right now . avery : next time you want to be a better sister , have a little faith that i know what i 'm doing . ashley : i 'm so happy connor 's okay , but that must be difficult for you , not to be with him all the time . billy : yeah , but , you know , it ended up being a good thing , getting to spend some time with him . ashley : really ? it does n't sound like it was that good . billy : he needed me , and i guess it reminded me of all the things i 'm missing out on because chelsea cheated on me . ashley : have n't gotten over that one yet , huh ? billy : [ scoffs ] do n't think i 'm ever gon na forget what gabriel and chelsea did . ashley : you were n't a big fan of his to begin with . billy : no , i was n't . but yet , just there 's something about the guy , ashley . it 's like he 's this avenging angel that 's been sent down by adam to get in my face . chelsea : i was engaged to him , gabriel . of course billy 's gon na be upset that we slept together . adam : that does n't give him the right to -- chelsea : if anyone deserves to be attacked , it 's us , not billy . and to stoop so low as to bring up his daughter ? adam : i would never do that . chelsea : oh , it does n't matter . i just want you to stop . i want you to stop fighting with him , please . adam : do you think it was right for him to cut you off at the knees professionally for retribution for what we did ? do you think that was right ? chelsea : no , but i ca n't blame him for his anger . and i ca n't deny him wanting to vent his anger . so , please , you have to stop . you have to drop this . adam : i ca n't ! he 's not gon na quit coming after me , chelsea . he 's never gon na forgive me for taking away somebody he loves . chelsea : billy does n't love me -- not anymore . adam : chelsea , i 'm not talking about you . chelsea : who else did you take away from him ? billy : gabe kept talking about connor 's real father , and he was defending him . he was going on and on about how adam newman was this poor , misunderstood guy who would have made a great father , who never would have hurt a child . ashley : that 's a strange perception of adam . billy : right ? ashley : where did he come up with that ? billy : [ sighs ] i do n't know . i mean , chelsea ? research ? the guy is obsessed with chelsea , and he 's so tuned in to adam . he knows stuff . he knows ... weird stuff . ashley : like what ? billy : he know all about delia ... how she died . he had the nerve to bring up that i left her in the car that night . ashley : oh , no , i 'm sorry . that 's horrible . who could ever blame you for her death ? billy : i do n't get it , ash . i mean , even chelsea would n't defend adam in the end . he was a guy that everybody who met him hated him . so , why would a stranger be working so hard to defend adam ? adam : just forget everything i said . [ sighs ] i 'm here ... i 'm no fan of billy 's , and you 're right about that . just it still does n't give me the right to , uh , walk around and flaunt the fact that you and i have this -- well , it 's a deep connection , chelsea . chelsea : there is no connection . told you i 'm not interested . adam : i know that 's what you told me . i hear you keep saying that . but i also know how it feels when i 'm around you , like earlier today , at the lab , when our bodies were pressed up against each other -- chelsea : you -- if i remember correctly , you pushed your body up against mine . adam : it 's exactly what happened . and if you did n't like it , you should have told me to stop . chelsea : you did n't give me a chance to stay `` stop . `` adam : i 'm gon na wait as long as it takes . i 'll give you time . we were meant to be together . chelsea : i do n't -- i do n't think so . adam : yeah . we were . chelsea : [ scoffs ] adam : you know what 's amazing , though , is that you thought you would have this one great love of a lifetime you thought it was adam . i 'm going to prove you wrong . avery : phyllis wanted to take me home to genoa city so she could lecture me all the way home in the car . joe : yeah , that 's not it . avery : of course it is . she disapproves of my sticking around here . she wants me to go home and patch things up with dylan . joe : no , it 's me that she disapproves of . all right ? she thinks i 'm manipulating you . avery : well , she 's the one who 's trying to manipulate me , and i wo n't put up with it . joe : i ca n't ask you to stay , but ... i 'm grateful for every moment with you . avery : [ chuckles ] [ knock on door ] phyllis : look at you burning the midnight oil . are you sure you 're not supposed to be in bed ? no early - morning golf games ? jack : oh , those days are over now . phyllis : do you have much more to do ? jack : mountains . it 's going to be here late tonight . i may even have to do an all - nighter . phyllis : oh . jack : have n't done one of those since -- wow -- harvard . phyllis : yeah . you know your doctor does n't want you to push it too hard . jack : oh , i 'm fine . [ chuckles ] hi . phyllis : hi . jack : i want -- i want to ... i want to make love to you like before . phyllis : before ? jack : before we were married . show me how we used to do it . phyllis : oh , you mean , like you ca n't remember ? jack : i - i 'd just love for you to remind me . phyllis : okay . it went something like this . jack : uh - huh . jack : [ moaning ] [ next_on ] nick : sage and i are having a baby . nikki : what ? victoria : are you sure it 's yours ? hilary : how dare you mention my mother ! you are not fit to say her name ! devon : hey , hey , hey , hey ! island cop : we have a problem . kelly is dead , and jack is gone . | billy comes back to chelsea 's condo with connor . he yells for her but there is no answer . he tries to call chelsea but only gets her voicemail . billy starts to leave but when he opens up the door , gabriel is standing there with a shopping bag and a bottle of wine . in his office at jabot , jack holds chelsea 's hand , but she feels awfully uncomfortable by his sudden attention and is even more uncomfortable when he asks her to take care of a party he is giving to celebrate the merger between jabot and newman . chelsea asks him why he is being so friendly to her after what she did to billy . ashley walks in , wanting to know the same thing . at the rehab hospital in chicago , avery watches joe as he works with his therapist . avery walks out in the corridor and sees phyllis . kelly sits on the bed beside jack and feeds him . jack thanks her for what she is doing for him . gabriel tells billy that he has a special dinner for chelsea . gabriel wonders what billy is doing here with connor . billy explains that he took connor to the doctor for an ear infection . in his office , jack gets a call from billy , who is looking for chelsea . jack hands her the phone . billy asks her to get home right away . chelsea thanks jack for helping her with her ideas . jack assures her that she can trust him . kelly leaves jack alone for a few moments , but she watches him from a computer as he gets up out of the bed and walks over to the table . he picks up the knife and looks at it but then cuts off a piece of apple . kelly smiles to herself . |
[ previously_on ] lauren : please ... help me find jack find the perfect woman . michael : what ? adam : every day i hear crazy things about myself , but i do n't recognize that person . so i 'm gon na give it a little more time , but if i do n't remember something soon , i 'm going back to vegas . [ gunshot ] victor : do n't you die on me , do you understand ? i ca n't go through this again . paul : take a look at this . so adam is clearly the target . adam : dad ... adam : [ sighs ] victor : you just came out of surgery . you were injured . but you 'll be all right . do you remember anything ? adam : [ sighs ] i was shot . victor : do you have any idea who did this to you ? lauren : claire is our regional manager in chicago , by now not - so - secret weapon when i want to bounce around new sales strategies . nobody knows business or our demo better . jack : this is not the first time i 've heard her sing your praises . i would like your take on our latest initiative , though , uh , jabot collective . claire : well , now that you ention it , i do have thoughts . jack : oh , that was fast . do i need to worry ? claire : no , no , no . not at all . this is a smart shift , and the market is ready for it . but i 've only heard the broad strokes so far . i 'd love to hear the details . jack : what perfect timing . i had a reservation for 3 at society . have you been there yet ? claire : no , but the chef is getting wonderful press . lauren : who is practically family because she is seeing jack 's son kyle . claire : really ? lauren : mm - hmm . claire : well , you 're lucky to have family close by . i have to rely on video chat for my nieces and nephews . jack : yeah . claire : they 're all over the country . jack : shall we ? claire : yes . yeah . jack : so , how often do you get to see your niece and nephew ? claire : oh , weddings , christenings , you know , but i admit , i do like a nice beach adults - only trip now and then . victoria : so dad just barges in and forces the issue . he makes christian meet adam , and you just had to sit there and suck it up ? nick : all this noise about how we got to welcome adam back and how we 're one big family . well , christian does n't remember him at all . but uncle adam 's back now ! i got this pit in my stomach . victoria : well , dad did n't take any of that into consideration because adam takes precedence . [ sighs ] how did christian react ? nick : he 's a little boy . how do you think ? he 's shy and he does n't know what to do . victoria : well , i doubt that dad got what he wanted , which was some big moment of recognition out of adam . nick : no way . and adam hated it , too . he saw what dad was doing . he was just trying to yank everyone 's strings . victoria : i 'm so sorry . it 's ridiculous . dad does n't get the boundary issue for you and christian . nick : because , to him , he does n't think christian is my son , which is why he felt completely justified in suing for custody when i was talking about moving out of genoa city . victoria : you are christian 's father . it 's legal . it 's real . nick : yeah , but all dad cares about is formalities . and the sad thing is , he 's using my son to try and get adam back into the fold . i mean , he already used sharon . his next move had to be christian . victoria : of course dad is grateful that adam 's back but this all seems so aggressive and desperate . nick : dad feels like he 's got to make up for all the crap he pulled after adam 's death . and now that he almost died again , right after he got him back ... vick , it 's only gon na get worse from here on out . adam : no , i did n't see . it was so fast . victor : now , you were standing in the doorway of the tack house . did anyone knock before , you think ? adam : i was on my way out . i did n't see anyone . victor : [ sighs ] okay . i want you to rest now . okay ? now , there 's a security guard outside the door . he wo n't let anyone come close to you to hurt you again . all right ? no one will come in here . only those we know and trust . adam : mm . gon na be a short list . victor : adam , i want you to understand something . no one in the family could have done this to you . you must n't think that . they 're just all shocked that you 're back . this came as a surprise to everyone . adam : that wo n't work anymore . i know better because i remember . i remember all of it . additional sponsorship victoria : adam is gon na make it . that 's what dad said , right ? nick : the guy still got shot . victoria : i know , i know . i 'm not saying -- how far overboard is dad gon na go with all of this ? nick : is that a rhetorical question ? i mean , dad has never been known for his restraint . victoria : i mean , adam is still adam . he 's always gon na be adam , no matter what he remembers . so for dad to push him in christian 's direction and to reinstate him at newman ... nick : are you kidding me ? is that in the works ? victoria : yes ! and i did n't even hear it from dad himself . adam filled me and billy in on what the plan is . nick : but dad never mentioned it to his c.o.o . that is real leadership . victoria : it 's just too much too soon . it 's like he 's trying to give adam anything to make him want to stay in genoa city . nick : while trying to shape us into this family unit that never really existed to begin with . victoria : why is he on such a deadline with this ? nick : [ sighs ] i do n't know . retirement , mortality ... he wants everything in place so he can finally have newman & son . that 's not me . victoria : and it clearly is n't me . i mean , newman & daughter does n't have a very good ring to it . nick : do you get the feeling dad always kind of knew ? i mean , victor newman jr . adam 's given name . adam 's the one dad always saw himself in . victoria : but look at all of the things that adam 's done . he 's so dark , and he 's vicious . nick : dad can relate . victoria : how do you talk someone out of a connection like that ? it ca n't be done . victor : when you woke up , you said `` dad . `` adam : i knew before because i 'd read it , because you told me . [ sighs ] now ... victor : that 's wonderful . you 've regained your consciousness now , and your memory . adam : [ sighs ] took a lifetime to collect those moments . i had time to rationalize or process , make excuses . but everything coming back at once , it 's like getting shot all over again . victor : do you remember anything positive ? do you remember hope , your mother ? you meant the world to her , you know . remember anything about her ? do you know where you grew up ? adam : kansas , the farm . i can see it all . victor : that 's right , my boy . adam : before , i did n't know she existed . but now ... i miss her all over again . what would she think of this ? what would she think of me ? victor : deeply grateful that you have -- that you survived and you have your memory again and you can start all over again , you know ? and live a life without regret . adam : sharon said something along those lines , but i did n't know then what i know now . victor : sharon has come a long way . adam : you did a solid job pretending to tolerate her before . you do n't need bother now . victor : well , i 'm proud of the way she turned her life around , you know ? adam : have you really changed this much in the past few years ? this positive attitude ? victor : my boy ... i have a lot of regrets about our past relationship , and i have a chance to start all over again with you . you 've regained your memory , and i 'm just very , very happy to have you home again , all right ? adam : do n't you think i have even more reason to take off , as planned ? victor : well , let 's not talk about that now . i want you to rest . we 'll deal with that later , all right ? adam : it 'll be the same conversation . victor : now , wait a minute , now . just -- just do n't think about that right now . uh , i 'm gon na find out who did this to you , and i 'll deal with them . i want you to rest now , okay ? jack : the langosta with the avocado ... claire : i was wondering about that one . jack : the plating is fantastic . claire : well , presentation is crucial . jack : we taste with the eyes first . claire : and when the diners are posting pictures of their meals ... jack : oh , believe me , social media has been very kind to society . claire : i was so jealous when i saw that jett slade played here opening night . jack : i 'm glad you know about that . i want that kind of energy for jabot collective . claire : i 'm already thinking about events for the chicago market . it 'll be a little tight for summer but doable , do n't you think ? lauren : hmm ? oh ! michael : i am so sorry to interrupt . lauren : michael ! hello ! jack : hey ! have a seat . michael : oh , if i only could . i 'm sorry , you were n't answering your phone . lauren : yeah , i know , because even though it looks like we 're having fun , we 're in a working lunch . michael : well , we 're in the middle of a minor emergency . i have court , and the super called about a leak at the apartment . lauren : a leak ? michael : mm . lauren : i -- honey , i 'm here . michael : i know , i know . jack : go . lauren , go . we 'll be okay . lauren : i 'm -- [ sighs ] i 'm so sorry . claire : no . no , no , no . it 's okay . i 'll check in with you later . lauren : thank you . i 'll make it up to you both . i promise . claire : [ chuckles ] jack : good luck . lauren : yeah . michael : oh , oh , oh , oh . uh , try to the langosta with avocado . oh , yummy ! jack : thanks for the tip . michael : hey . claire : [ chuckles ] so , you 're starting a cruisewear line ? jack : yeah , where the palette is exceptional . claire : be still my heart . michael : looks like they bought it . lauren : you are very convincing , not too much detail . michael : uh - huh , well , you know , overly complicated fibs are the crutch of a bad liar . lauren : mm , well , you were very , very good . michael : i should feel bad , but i don't . lauren : mm , do n't give yourself too much credit . did you see how absorbed jack was in claire 's conversations ? michael : mm - hmm . is this your new thing ? matchmaking ? fen 's on the road , so you feel the need to meddle closer to home ? lauren : excuse me , this is how relationships are made , especially when you 're not on dating apps . you have a friend who says , `` you know , i think you two are wonderful and think you two would be wonderful together , `` and ... boom ! michael : mm , but you did not say that . you said , `` i have a leak at my apartment . `` get in the car . lauren : technically , you said it . michael : get in the car ! lauren : they 're gon na thank me , you wait and see . adam : sharon . sharon : oh , my god . i 'm so sorry . it was ... adam : i know , victor said you found me . sharon : [ sighs ] there was so much blood . i -- i did n't know , i was n't sure ... adam : good -- good as new . sharon : i was so scared . adam : yeah , you , uh , said all those things about owing me . paid in full . sharon : i convinced you to come to genoa city . i did n't think that there would be danger , not physical risk . i was n't thinking . and , without your memory , all you had to go on was what victor and i said ... adam : oh , sharon . sharon , this is n't your fault . okay ? none of it . i mean , we may never know who shot me . i mean , i have so many fans . sharon : [ chuckles ] stop making me feel better . adam : oh , victor said he 'd keep me covered . sharon : there 's a guard outside . i had to show my i.d . adam : see ? it 's all good . sharon : you had a bullet in you . adam : [ sighs ] it 's not the first time . sharon ... what you did -- coming to vegas , reaching out until i was ready ... sharon : i told you why . adam : well , i did n't realize then what it took for you to do that . but now ... sharon : what do you mean ? do you remember something ? adam : everything . all of it . what i put you through ... [ sighs ] and for you to want to help me ... for you to want to save me ... sharon : the worst ... it was a long time ago . adam : for me , it 's brand new . you should have never forgiven me . sharon : well , that was my choice , adam , you know , it was n't -- it was n't for someone else to say . adam : i 'm sorry . you 're right . sharon : we worked through it before . we can work through it again , if that 's what it takes . claire : the mentor program is probably my favorite . these young people fresh out of school ... jack : oh , i know , all that energy ... claire : it 's infectious ! jack : and these crazy ideas they have ... claire : we 're guiding the next generation . jack : yeah , kind of heady stuff , is n't it ? claire : eh , and it means we do n't stop learning . you should let me show you how well the program works . jack : how do you propose we do that ? claire : a promotional event for jabot collective . the mentees will get some real - life experience . jack : at one of the fenmore stores ? claire : why not all of them ? make it a full weekend . instead of a mad rush at one location , we make it special in each store so that it feels more like an exclusive trunk show than a free - for - all . jack : this is brilliant . so every buyer would feel like they had a personal shopper . claire : exactly . everyone likes to feel special . come to chicago . meet my team , and then you can decide . jack : i do n't need to . i 'll sign off on this right now . claire : where 's the fun in that ? let me dazzle you . and there 's a gala next week -- wearable technology at the museum of science and industry . and if we get sick of black - tie , we can always sneak off to this new thai restaurant i know you 'll love . jack : how did you know i like thai food ? claire : lauren mentioned it . jack : okay , uh , be honest with me . there is no leak at lauren 's apartment . claire : [ sighs ] she thought we 'd hit it off . and maybe it 's just me ... but i do n't think she was wrong . nick : how 's adam doing ? victoria : did they find the shooter ? nikki : nothing so far . victor : [ exhales sharply ] they searched the ranch . the shooter is long - gone . okay ? but your mother and sharon and faith are secure . i increased protection at the ranch . nick : whoever put adam in the hospital got onto the grounds unnoticed the first time . they could do it again . adam needs to be in a secure location or a safe house . victoria : or out of town ? for his own protection . victor : no , no , no , no . he is where he belongs . he 's home now . okay ? nick : all right , well , is this why you brought us here , to keep us updated on the shooter ? victor : let 's wait till abby comes , all right ? there she is ! hi , sweetheart . abby : hi . victor : thank you for coming . abby : nikki 's been keeping me posted about adam . what happened ? what 's next ? victor : adam is safe . he has 24/7 security around him . abby : this is crazy . he just got back . victor : i know . it 's all very unsettling . but there 's an upside to all this . he 's recovered his memory . nick : did the doctors say how that could happen ? victor : well , they hypothesize that perhaps it 's due to the trauma , that triggered him . victoria : now he remembers everything . that 's , um ... nick : it 's incredible . victoria : yeah . victor : i know this is all very surprising and unsettling . abby : especially when i came face to face with adam , and no one had even bothered to tell me that he was alive in the first place . victor : my sweetheart , that 's my fault , i apologize . abby : thank you . victor : now , i asked you all to come here because i 'm hoping that you will give him the support that he needs to recover from his injuries and to rebuild his life . what i 'm saying is , i want you all to make him feel welcome . nick : well , that depends on what you mean by that . adam : it was there . my memory . for the last few days , i could feel it lurking around the corner , like i could almost grab it , and then it would pull back . sharon : you do n't think it was the trauma that caused it all to come back ? adam : i do n't want to give whoever did this to me that kind of credit . my memories were all gon na come back whether i was ready or not . sharon : i know you were worried when you learned about delia . adam : [ sighs ] how you can be in the same room as me ? how can anybody ? sharon : adam -- adam : and i know i 'll get there . just all at once ... now i understand why my brain wiped itself clean in the first place . to come back and see all the people that i hurt ... i was more than ready to run away from genoa city before all this . sharon : and now ? adam : well , i need to work up to a shuffle before i can run anywhere . sharon : i know you 're scared . adam : i 'm barely here a week , and suddenly there 's a gun - toting maniac running around town . might be best for everyone if i disappear again . adam : chief . paul : you remember . sharon : whether it was the trauma or something else , adam has his memories . paul : well , that 's all good news . well , that 's a lot to remember all at once . should make things easier , though , because i do -- i do have a few questions to ask you . sharon : oh , um , i 'll give you two some privacy . adam : sharon , wait , please . my phone . was it taken in for evidence ? is it at the station ? paul : it 's still at the ranch , as far as i know . sharon : do you want me to bring it for you ? adam : if you do n't mind . sharon : of course . i 'll bring it back later . paul : this should n't take long . so , adam ... did you see who shot you ? adam : no . i didn't . but i have a pretty good idea who it was . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . paul : you think someone followed you all the way from nevada to shoot you on victor newman 's ranch , where there 's guards , security cameras , and everything else ? adam : you mean instead of picking me off in the very public streets of las vegas ? paul : well , yeah . i mean , it shows , um ... a certain dedication , i 'd say . adam : i had enemies , players i trounced , people who thought i 'd cheated . now they know my real name , my family ... slim chance they 're gon na win back what they lost over the table now . paul : well , i hear you , but ... you left a bag full of money right in plain sight . adam : maybe they panicked . or maybe they did n't know about the money . maybe it was good , old - fashioned revenge . that 's a thing , too . paul : so ... tell me about the money . i mean , that was quite a stash . adam : well , every penny i have . paul : in a bag , not a bank account ? adam : it 's hard to get an account when you do n't have a name -- no i.d . , nothing like i did n't exist . paul : right . okay . i get that . um , i have requested the security footage from the gate house and any surveillance from the area , so ... adam : thank you . paul : um , who exactly knew you were back in town ? adam : it was n't a secret , the newman prodigal . paul : well , tell me who you interacted with . adam : the pilot and crew on victor 's jet , staff , family -- victoria , nick , abby , sharon . this new guy , rey rosales . billy abbott . paul : right , and nikki and victor . adam : yeah , but it 's not like victor pulled the trigger . paul : are you saying you think one of the others did ? adam : no , i 'm saying my father could have had me taken out in vegas . no one would have known . paul : oh . but he brought you home instead . adam : and , hand to god , i think someone got wind and came all this way to give spider his due . that was my name in vegas . i was n't exactly pure - of - heart when i was taking my opponents ' money . adam newman , for once , was n't the target . not that he would n't deserve it . claire : thank you for lunch . you 'll have to let me return the favor in chicago . thai food or black - tie . your choice . jack : i appreciate the offer . right now , i 'm kind of tied to my desk . i need to give all of my attention to jabot collective . i hope you understand that . claire : of course . the company deserves your devotion . but when you decide that you deserve a break ... here 's my personal line . jack : i will hold onto this . claire : you better . nick : look , dad , we 're all happy that adam 's gon na recover , and it 's truly amazing that this bullet somehow cured his amnesia . victor : this amusing to you , son ? i mean , your brother almost died , you know . victoria : it 's been stressful . we 're all coping the best way that we know how . nikki : i understand that this all seems rather ... convenient . victor : well , since when is attempted murder convenient ? nikki : no , no , no . i 'm -- i 'm talking about adam 's sudden recollection of his past . clearly , your father was skeptical , also , hence dr . calhoun . victor : by the way , that shrink was useless , except that he determined the fact that adam had lost memory of his life before las vegas . nick : but now he remembers everything . so what does that mean for us ? old grudges , resentments , crimes that went unpunished ... victor : if memory serves me correctly , you and adam got along pretty well before the explosion . in fact , he made sure that you would raise christian . nick : he was on his way to prison so he had reason to want me on his side . just like i had no reason then to wonder what he was going to do next . it was a buffer for both of us . victoria : dad , adam has been through so much the past few years , and if he 's only now realizing what his life used to be ... victor : so you doubt he had amnesia , is that what you 're saying ? victoria : we have no idea what he might want now that he 's home . victor : it 's like billy abbott talking . victoria : i have my own thoughts and feelings about adam , dad , just as billy does . and i 'm sure you can understand that he has every right to be wary of the man who took delia 's life . victor : sweetheart , that was an accident . okay ? i 'm sure he has suffered from that memory . my god , you still want to punish him ? nick : he has caused every single person in this room pain . all of us , all right ? and that 's not gon na change . it does n't matter whether he 's calling himself adam newman or spider or whatever . abby : nick 's right . whoever adam thought he was in las vegas , he was still working outside the law . victor : what , was he supposed to get a job without a driver 's license , without a social security number ? abby : well , clearly he did n't bother to go to the hospital or the cops and try to get any help . he just started working with shady people . victor : you know , i 'm beginning to be rather disappointed at the level of judgment against a member of your own family . nick : you love him , and it 's understandable . and you 've done an amazing job dealing with all of his legal issues . so now why do n't you just get him an office at newman ? but you trying to do this -- fix us , this family -- it 's not gon na happen right now in this room . and , honestly , dad ... it may never happen . nikki : victor , this has all happened so quickly . it 's understandable that everyone will need to move at their own speed . and adam will need his own time and space moving forward , as well . victor : with all due respect , my darling , i think adam is well - aware of how everyone here feels about him . that 's why he wanted to leave town . he would have long - gone had it not been for the shooting . nikki : no one wants that . abby : i 'm sure it was confusing for adam to come back into town with no idea of what things were like before , but no one wanted to feel like he had to leave . dad , now that he has his memory back , i 'm sure he understands why he did n't get the warmest welcome . nick : we all know how much he means to you , and we are hoping for the best . victor : son , hoping for the best is not enough . i need your best efforts . we need to stick together as a family and support him . abby : i understand , i do . victor : so you agree ? nick : if we all have the same concerns about adam , what does that tell you ? victor : that tells me that you all consider him an outsider , and i wo n't have it ! victoria : part of this is us being protective of you . dad , we do n't want adam taking advantage of your love and your trust . victor : i do n't need protection from one of my own children . nick : it 's impossible to be objective about adam . i 'm not just saying that about you . i 'm saying that for all of us . victoria : so much has happened . nick : and i know it 's not what you want to hear , but hopefully you 'll know that we 're being completely honest with you . victor : all right . appreciate that . i do n't want to hear any more of this , all right ? this is ... victoria : dad , please ... victor : no . end of discussion . nick : okay . lauren : i already know . i was overeager , possibly over the line ... but claire is the real deal , and so are you , my friend . ajack : i am not angry . lauren : thank god . jack : i am also not available for dating at the moment . lauren : kerry fooled all of us . i would hate to think that she turned you off of women forever . jack : trust me , i am still attracted to women . it 's a safe bet i always will be . right now , i want to focus on business and making jabot and fenmore 's the success they need to be . lauren : and what about all those eligible women out there ? those smart , stunning , fabulous women who are wondering `` where the heck are the equally fabulous men ? `` you ca n't do this to them . you ca n't take yourself off the market . it would n't be fair to them or to you . jack , i just know that there is someone out there , and they 're gon na make you very happy . jack : when that time comes and i 'm ready , i will spread the happiness around . lauren : [ chuckles ] you 're mocking me . jack : no , i 'm not . i am clipping your wings , cupid . at least where i 'm concerned . okay ? adam : you 're back . sharon : are you in pain ? adam : mm . did you find my phone ? sharon : well , that depends . are you going to use it to leave town ? adam : would n't be the worst idea . sharon : i mean it . because i would like fair warning if you 're gon na take off . so if this is goodbye ... adam : i 'm not ready to say goodbye . you keep saving my life . sharon : i have to go and get faith . adam : oh , faith . yes . sharon : is there anything else you need ? i can bring it when i come back . adam : no . thank you . hey . it 's me . because i got shot . i 'm in the hospital . i 'll be fine . i know exactly who did it , but i have to handle it , okay ? which means i have to shut down the investigation . find me a fall guy . lauren : [ gasps ] should n't you be in court ? michael : should n't you be back at the apartment with the leak or the escaped baby hippos or whatever excuse worked best ? lauren : if you came to see how my matchmaking did ... michael : i did . lauren : jack busted me . well , claire caved , then jack busted me . michael : yeah , well , it 's too bad . i could have sworn i saw a little spark between those two . lauren : right ? i thought i saw it , too . but jack is still dealing with that mess with kerry , and , honestly , i should have known that . michael : it 's difficult sometimes to be the mender of hearts as well as the reader of minds . lauren : i know . i failed miserably on both counts today . michael : fear not , my love . there is still romance in the world . let me take you out dancing tonight , cheer you up . lauren : really ? michael : mm - hmm . lauren : you would do that for me ? michael : it would be an honor and a privileged . lauren : oh ! well ... michael : may i ? lauren : yes ! michael : come on , come on . let 's see . yes ! yes ! lauren : oh , another one . michael : [ grunts ] nick : i heard you had a good time on your play date , bud . some trucks , some digging . was there cookies involved ? did you bring me one ? [ gasps ] no ? you did n't bring dad a cookie ? that 's all right . i can go a day without a cookie . i ca n't go a day without you , man . nikki : all right . i 'm heading home . will you be joining me ? victor : no , sweetheart , i 'll be along later , okay ? nikki : [ sighs ] none of this can wait ? victor : well , it all waited when i was at the hospital . nikki : i know it has n't been an easy day for you . i 'm sorry . victor : thank god adam is recovering . nikki : i know that 's your priority , understandably so . victor : thank you . nikki : but i do hope that you wo n't be too hard on your other children for having their own concerns . victor : i 'm a little disappointed , to be honest with you . i mean , their jealousy is an embarrassment . they simply wo n't accept the fact that adam is their brother . nikki : darling , they 're only human . they just want reassurance from you that your eyes are wide open . but i have to say , you could have assured victoria that her position is safe . and you could have told nicholas that you would never help adam fight for custody of christian . victor : why would i do that ? they claim to be adults . they claim they do n't need my help . now , all of a sudden , they want me to play favorites ? nikki : no , that 's not what anyone wants . victor : sweetheart , i 'm fighting for this family to behave like one , all right ? not only expect it , i demand it . adam : [ sighs ] hey . [ clears throat ] victoria : i did n't mean to startle you . adam : side effect from a bullet . who knew ? victoria : i just saw dad . he said you regained your memory . must be a shock . adam : yeah . it 's been fun times all around . victoria : you wish you did n't remember ? adam : yeah . i wish i did n't remember , but that genie is n't getting stuffed back in the bottle . victoria : i can relate . i wish i could forget everything that you 've done to me and the people that i love . but i can't . and i never will . | lauren tries to play machmaker between jack and claire one of her most trusted fenmore 's employees claire likes jack very much but when she tells him lauren mentioned he likes thai food then he knows lauren set him up with claire . claire gives jack her card in case he is ready to date in the future and later jack tells lauren that he is taking himself off the market for now because he wats to concentrate on business . abby , nikki , nick and victoria go into protect victor and the family mode when they find out from victor that adam 's memorysuddenly returned after he got shot . victor makes it clear to his family that he does n't need to be protected from adam and he demands that everyone help adam return to his life . nick tells victor that he may never be able to make them a familywith adam because he has hurt them all too much . adam calls someone to tell them he has been shot and although he is fine he knows who shot him and he needs to find a fall guy to shut down the police investigation . victoria visits adam in the hospital to let him know that she will never forget all he has done to hurt the people she loves . |
nick : anyone here ? cassie ? cassie ? cassie ! let me look at you . you look so beautiful . cassie : you sure do n't . nick : i 'm kinda having a rough day . cassie : rough year is more like it . nick : not a day goes by that i do n't miss you . nothing feels the same . cassie : it should n't be that way . nick : it 's true , cassie . all , it was the worst mistake of my life letting you go out that night . everything terrible that has happened ... it goes back to that night . [ nick remembering ] nick : lullaby and good night you 're your mother 's delight shining angels beside . nick : what the hell ? sharon : you get out of here ! get out ! nick : soft and warm is your bed . cassie : hey , nikki . nikki : hi , cupcake . nick : rest your head . cassie : is victor here , too ? victor : yes , my sweetheart , i 'm right here . i 'm right here . nick : close your eyes rest your head . nick : lullaby good night lullaby good night , cassie . nick : i got ta get out of here . sharon : what ? nick : i got ta go . sharon : where ? nick : i do n't know , but i ca n't stay here . sharon : wait , nick ... nick : be back later . do you think cassie 's death was my fault ? sharon : no . i , uh ... nick : you what ? sharon : i just keep ... thinking about that night that cassie was at that party . she never should 've been there . nick : but she was there . sharon : well , we should n't have let her go . nick : he thinks that cassie was driving ? neil : i 'm only telling you what malcolm told me , man . nick : he is lying ! this little punk killed my little girl . and now he 's trying to save his own hide . one way or the other , daniel is going to pay for being an underage drunk and getting behind the wheel of a car . how that happens is entirely up to him . phyllis : no ! no ! get off of him ! get off of him ! sharon : we would help you if we could ! phyllis : really ? so why have n't you turned over cassie 's clothes to christine ? sharon : you 're keeping secrets from me and i need to know what 's on your mind . nick : sometimes i think you still blame me for cassie 's death . nick : it 's not what you think . sharon : do n't lie to me , nick ! i saw your face when i walked in this room ! you thought you had a good thing going . nick : i did n't mean for this to happen . i do n't want this to destroy us . sharon : look me in the eye and tell me that you do n't have any feelings for phyllis . well , the room 's paid for . why do n't you use it ? victor : as of today , i am taking control of my company again . i am reinstating myself as c.e.o . of newman enterprises . noah : we 're never gon na be together again , are we ? not like a real family . sharon : noah ... nick : noah , wait , buddy ! [ scene_break ] cassie : i 'm so sorry . nick : if i could go back ... i 'd do things so differently . cassie : well ... let 's see what you 'd do . nick : that 's me . cassie : mm - hmm . nick : this is weird . you know , babe , i think we should let cassie go out with her friends tonight . sharon : grounded is grounded . i do n't think that we should let her go just because she wants us to . nick : this is it . the most important conversation of my life . yeah , but she 's been on her best behavior . she 's doing betting in school . she 's helping out around the house . she 's been really cool to noah . her whole attitude 's changed . sharon : i know it has . but it could be because she 's known all along about tonight and she wants to go . if we make this exception now , how are we gon na discipline her in the future ? and what kind of punishment is it if you get to go out while you 're grounded ? i think she 's gon na learn that our word does n't mean anything . giving in is a bad idea . nick : okay . she 'll get over it , right ? i mean , how long can a 14-year - old hold a grudge ? sharon : i guess we 'll see . nick : that 's what i should 've said ! that 's what should 've happened . cassie : you think ... all that other stuff would n't have happened ? nick : if i had kept you home that night ... it would 've changed everything . cassie : she 's so unhappy . nick : yeah . cassie : because of you ? nick : maybe . but that never would 've happened . cassie : seriously , it 's okay . i understand . no need to explain . nick : i bet you 're ashamed of me . you should be . cassie : well , i 'm not , okay ? and before you yell guess what ? it 's just the way she is . nick : you know , when you died and your mother and i could n't relate anymore ... we could n't deal with what happened . i never would 've thought that ... nick : oh , you ca n't handle all this ! you ca n't dodge all my attacks ! phyllis : i can . god , you took half my life ! nick : oh , yeah ! you ca n't dodge everything ! phyllis : wait a second . i 'll show you how i dodge ! nick : oh , i bet i 'm beating you with my eyes closed ! phyllis : oh ! we did this again . nick : uh - huh . phyllis : i 've been really trying . i 've been trying to hold myself back . nick : we both have . phyllis : i have no willpower . nick : yeah , but in a good way . phyllis : i just ... when i look at you ... nick : what ? phyllis : nothing . i 'm not gon na say it . nick : if i 'd only stayed away ... your life would be so different now . i 'm sure of it . phyllis : ( giggles ) stop it ! you 're gon na mess up my hair . jack : and that 's a bad thing because ... phyllis : because you made reservations at the private dining room . jack : oh , damn ! i should 've gotten takeout . phyllis : no ! not in this dress . you did n't tell me what we were celebrating . jack : that 's right . i have n't told you yet , have i ? phyllis : mnh - mnh . so start talking . jack : mind if i get comfortable first ? phyllis : what are you doing ? jack : what does it look like i 'm doing ? cassie : oh , my gosh , dad ! dad , he 's gon na propose ! nick : yeah . cassie : this is amazing ! phyllis : i guess tying your shoelace would n't be the right answer , would it ? jack : i better get this done before my knee gives out . phyllis : do you want a pillow ? so , you know , you could take your time ? jack : i do , red . i wan na take an entire lifetime to show you how much you mean to me . cassie : wow . nick : yeah , but it did n't happen . look at her . cassie : and this is all your fault , huh ? dad , you do n't know for sure whether they would 've gotten back together or not . nick : maybe . but she 's here all alone . and you ca n't tell me that her son would 've abandoned her if it were n't for me . cassie : daniel deserved better ... from both of you . nick : you 're right . daniel deserved better . cassie : you know , i tried telling you and mom that . nick : what do you mean ? cassie : in the hospital after the accident . i wanted so badly for you guys to see that daniel was n't stupid . and would n't go and do something that would get us both killed . but ... you guys would n't listen . you kept trying to punish him for something that was n't even his fault . sharon : do you think daniel 's trial will be over quickly ? nick : i do n't see any reason why it should drag out . sharon : well , christine obviously feels she has some viable defense . nick : look , if you 're talking about this ridiculous theory that cassie was driving that night , she can forget it . because it 's not gon na hold up in court . sharon : well , why were paul and christine so anxious to get their hands on cassie 's clothes ? what could be in her things that would be of any use to them ? [ scene_break ] nick : nothing . sharon , they 're just grasping at straws . all they have is the convenient selective memory of some drunk kid who knows he 's going to jail for a very long time . cassie : because you wanted to put him there . nick : cassie ... cassie : dad , you hid my clothes . you buried them . you knew daniel was telling the truth , and you still would n't help him . nick : i was wrong . that 's why i came forward . cassie : yeah ... finally . nick : it 's like i was living in this dream -- this horrible dream that i could n't wake up from . i knew what i was doing was wrong -- that it would n't bring you back . i was so angry . i could n't let go . he manipulated cassie . he knew that she had a crush on him , so he led her on . sharon : nick , we do n't know that . nick : i know ! sharon , i know it . daniel says that he did n't know cassie that well . because cassie never would 've been at that party . and then she never would 've gotten in the car with him . and she certainly would n't have left the hospital to try and find him . if you wan na blame someone for cassie 's death , you blame daniel . i hate him . what he has taken from us . and i am not gon na be satisfied until he looks me in the eyes . cassie : you hated the fact that i was dead , but you should n't have hated daniel . nick : i know . i made so many mistakes . cassie : but you forgave him . nick : i actually think daniel 's a really good kid . we got pretty close for awhile . cassie : you were almost like a dad to him . nick : yeah . i screwed that up , too . cassie : when he found out about you and his mom . he went and left altogether and got married way too young . cassie : daniel and lily are happy , though . are n't they ? nick : yeah , cassie , but it 's not what a kid his age should be experiencing . it 's his senior year of high school . things should be so different . phyllis : jack , help me ! jack : you 're doing fine . daniel : yeah , mom , it 's gon na be dark in there . no one 's gon na see it anyway . phyllis : oh , gosh ! but i wan na get it right . you 're so handsome . i want everyone to see you when you 're standing up there . daniel : standing up where ? phyllis : on that -- on that platform thing . when they announce you prom king . daniel : hey why not supreme galactic emperor of the universe ? jack : kid 's got a point . phyllis : come on ! daniel : if you 're gon na go for something and do something , you might as well do it right , right ? phyllis : do n't make fun of me ! look at you ! you 're my little boy . you 're all grown up . daniel : mom ... phyllis : soon you 're going to be going off to college . daniel : right now , i just wan na go off to the prom out that door . jack : i 'll distract her . you run . daniel : okay . whatever you do , do n't let her pull out the baby pictures , or she 's gon na fall apart . phyllis : stop it ! jack : i 'll take good care of your mom . daniel : i know you will , jack . take care , thank you ! phyllis : have fun , sweetheart ! nick : that 's how his life would 've been -- simple ... uncomplicated . cassie : dad , is anyone 's life ? i mean , i know it may seem that way but ... nick : i have spent the past year of my life just existing . day in and day out because i could n't imagine a life without you in it . when i think about all the damage i 've done to everyone -- the lashing out , the selfish mistakes ... and i ca n't imagine how anyone ... could ever forgive me . cassie : we do n't have to do this . nick : no , i need to face it . all of it . this used to be such a close family ... like us . and not anymore . cassie : and i suppose you caused all these problems ? nick : they all started last summer when lily took off with daniel . cassie : dad , like you forced her to do that ? come on . nick : i am the one who set it in motion , cassie . lily should 've never had to choose between her family and daniel . that was n't right . cassie : so because you let me out when i was grounded , lily 's life was ruined . nick : you do n't believe me ? take a look . dru : neil , please look at me . man , you are driving me crazy ! are you gon na freeze me out all night ? devon : so what 's the plan , guys ? dru : if it 's about dinner , its gon na be a minute , okay ? devon : all right , well , am i gon na have to watch you two fight through it -- like last night ? you know what ? tell me , is it gon na be like this around here from now on ? can you not figure out a way to deal with each other ? you know what ? forget it . nick : you see what i 'm talking about ? it should n't be like this . cassie : what should it be like ? nick : like this ... dru : nice ! nice , beautiful ! man , you look great ! devon : thank you . dru : let 's put on your boutonnière . cassie : devon looks incredible ! nick : they all do . cassie : dad , he 's the only one dressed for prom . nick : i 'm talking about how they are with each other . cassie : i see what you mean . nick : there 's no fighting . there 's no tension . they 're just happy to be together . daniel : hey ! dru : hey ! cassie : oh , daniel must be here to pick up lily . nick : that 's what i 'm talking about . look how natural it is . dru and neil ca n't stand the sight of that kid . but if it had been like this -- the way it would 've been ... cassie : so this is what you think would 've happened if you had n't messed up ? nick : do n't you ? cassie : oh , look at lily 's dress ! [ scene_break ] daniel : wow ! you look ... lily : good , i hope . daniel : that dress looks amazing on you . lily : thank you . you do n't look so bad yourself . daniel : yeah , well , you know , i wanted to wear a tie - dyed tux , but my mom -- she was n't really having any of that . neil : i think i 'm gon na have to go along with phyllis on that on , brother . dru : let me take a picture of you two . daniel : okay , let me just give lily her flowers . dru : okay . lily : those are pretty . cassie : are n't they cute together ? what ? nick : if you had felt that way a year ago , maybe you would n't have risked your life for him . cassie : i had a crush on him . nick : you were obsessed . cassie : whatever . i get it now . daniel and lily are really meant to be together . neil : it 's gorgeous . dru : perfect ! got ta go , though . daniel : okay , let 's do it . neil : all right , now be careful . remember , no drinking . daniel : no . neil : all right . daniel : absolutely not . lily : okay , guys , do n't worry . neil : hey , son , have a good time . lily : i love you . daniel : have a good time while we 're gone . bye , guys . neil : we will . i love you , too , sweetheart . dru : bye . neil : wow ! dru : oh , honey ! neil : those kids ... they sure were happy . dru : yeah , i never thought i 'd see the day where i 'd let phyllis ' son sweet- talk me . neil : i 'm so glad you gave the kid another chance -- that we both did . dru : well , you know ... neil : hey ... dru : hmm ? neil : you know what this means , do n't you ? dru : what ? neil : well , devon and sierra are at the prom . lily and daniel are at the prom . dru : ooh , that only means one thing , huh ? [ scene_break ] cassie : once they get used to daniel and lily being married ... they 'll be okay again . nick : what makes you so sure ? cassie : because they love each other ... a lot . they may be fighting now . nick : you 're right . it 's a start . you ca n't shut each other out if you wan na save your marriage . that 's what i did to your mother . you knew . both grieving , both lost . and instead of helping sharon through it , i left her to deal with it on her own . cassie : come on . nick : what do you mean ? cassie : never mind . nick : no , cassie , i wan na hear it . cassie : well , she needed somebody to help through . she was n't completely alone . you understand what i 'm trying to say . nick : i think you better show me . cassie : ( sighs ) nick : why are we here ? cassie : we can leave . nick : no . no . nick : open the door . i need to see what happened here . sharon : i 'm so sorry , brad . brad : sharon ... its okay . do n't worry about it . sharon : i ca n't believe i froze up in the middle of the web cast . brad : it 's not your fault . those calls about cassie should never have gotten through . sharon : well , that 's very sweet of you to say , but , you know , more and more i just feel like i 'm a fake . and it 's only a matter of time before people realize that i do n't know what i 'm doing . brad : you are not a fake . you 're the real thing . the real thing . nick : i bet that 's exactly how it happened . cassie : please do n't be mad at her . nick : i 'm not mad at her . how can i be ? after what i did to her ? i pushed her away for months . sharon : i need to feel close to cassie . i need to feel close to that part of my life . do n't take that away from me . nick : you mean , like i took away our daughter ? sharon : what did you say ? nick : nothing , forget it . sharon : we need to talk about this . nick : no , we do n't need to talk about it . sharon : yeah , we do . because you 're keeping secrets from me . nick : sometimes , i think you still blame me for cassie 's death . sharon : what ? no ! no , i do n't . nick : are you sure ? because i 'm not . sharon : you mean , you have n't seen any of the warning signs ? no red flags where our marriage is concerned ? nothing ? you know , i can count on one hand the number of times that we have made love since cassie died . and that does n't strike you as cause for concern ? nick : no . sharon : no , nick , it has n't .. but , you 're aware of .. the distance between us . nick : cassie ? cassie : you know , i never thought anything like this would happen to my parents . nick : neither did i . after all these years together . when you died , cassie , everything changed . cassie : do n't forget , things were n't exactly easy a year ago , either . aunt vicki wanted a job in the company . you said no . it made a lot of people mad . nick : you 're right , it did . nick : the night of your accident , victoria was all set to go back to italy . cassie : would you like to go back and change that , too ? nick : not really . well , i do n't know . maybe , uh ... if vicki had gotten on that plane , then things would be better for everyone . so , babe , i forgot to ask you . did you see the postings on the web site about your last appearance ? sharon : um , yeah , i think everyone was pleased . nick : pleased ? the store was mobbed ! you are a rock star . sharon : a rock star , huh ? nick : a big rock star . sharon : well , then , you know what ? i want pink jelly beans and i mean , only pink jelly beans in my hotel room from now on . is that clear ? nick : whatever . are you taking diva lessons ? sharon : yeah , from , uh , drucilla winters . nick : i 'm gon na tell her you said that . victoria : hello ! i heard a wild rumor that this is where the ceo hangs out . sharon : oh , my gosh ! hey ! nick : oh , it is so good to see you . victoria : good to see you . nick : wow ! so ? how was the honeymoon ? sharon : yeah ! gosh , you even have to ask ? i mean , look at them ! man : ( italian accent ) well , it was marvelous . thanks to my lovely bride . victoria : oh ! well , listen , i 'm sure that you 're busy . so we 'll let you get back to work . nick : well , family dinner at the house tonight . victoria : oh , we 'll be there ! yes ! sharon : cassie and noah ca n't wait to see you two . man : well , we picked up a few surprises for them on our trip . sharon : oh , well , they 'll be even more delighted ! victoria : good seeing you . nick : you , too , sis . you , too . victoria : even if it 's only for a little while . nick : i have never seen you look happier . come on , we 'll walk you out . victoria : all right . thank you . cassie : ah . come on , it 's time . nick : where are we going ? cassie : home . cassie : noah has gotten so big . you know , soon he 'll be wanting my old room to spread out his baseball cards . nick : he likes to play in your room . it 's just the way you left it . it makes him feel like you 're still with us . cassie : i am . i always will be . nick : we had everything . i did n't realize it until you were gone . cassie : daddy ... nick : i should be here tonight ... with my family . instead , i 'm alone , wondering how i 'm gon na live without them . nikki : oh , it is so wonderful to have you both here . victoria : well , where else would we be ? we had to spend some time with our new niece . sharon : we got the gift that you sent for faith . i 've been meaning to thank you . victoria : oh , may i see it ? agostino and i ordered it online when we were on our honeymoon . sharon : okay , here . take her ? nick : all right . hey , little one . victoria : she 's so pretty . nick : hello . aw , yeah , i 've got you , do n't i ? hi . wan na hold hands ? victor : where 's cassie ? nick : where have you been ? cassie : looking for this . it 's a present for faith . it was mine when i was little . and now i want my baby sister to have it . nick : it 's beautiful . cassie : it 's okay . you 're gon na be fine . you 're gon na be okay . do n't worry . cassie : i 'm so sorry the journey made you sad . nick : we would 've had a daughter . you said that your mom and i would have another little girl . cassie : you still can . nick : even after everything i 've done ? cassie : if it 's what you really want . nick : cassie , i do n't know what that is anymore . i swear to you , there are times that i ... i do n't even know who i am . cassie : you will . you 'll be all right again . but you have to stop saying , `` what if . `` nick : it 's not that easy . you showed me tonight what life would be like , if i had just ... cassie : no , no ... no . you did n't see what would 've happened . tonight you saw what you imagined would 've happened . you keep blaming yourself because you think you 're responsible for every terrible thing that 's happened . if i 'd stayed grounded that night , that everything would 've been different . everybody 's lives would be ... perfect . news flash , dad , you do n't have that much power . figure out what you want and go for it . but you have to promise me that you will try really hard , that you wo n't give up . nick : i promise you . i swear . cassie : i have to go now . nick : no . i ca n't say good - bye to you again . cassie : it 's not good - bye . i 'll always be with you . right here . but you know that , do n't you ? nick : yeah , i do . cassie : i love you , daddy . nick : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) sharon : coming . what are you doing here ? nick : i need to be with you . i need to be with my son . i 'm moving back home . | jack comes to see nick to find out why he slept with phyllis . `` why her ? were you trying to hurt me ? was it just for sex ? `` nick says nothing . `` was it the sex ? `` nick sarcastically answers . `` yeah jack i slept with phyllis to hurt the man that helped to raise me , and i did it to also hurt my son in the process . it was just for the sex ! `` jack 's faces changes . `` oh my god ! you are in love with her ! `` nikki loves the help that she is getting from phyllis but worries about having her in the building with nick there too . `` i have a solution for that , `` victor reveals . `` i have offered jack a job . that way he can take some of the load off you , you wo n't need phyllis in the office and we can spend more quality time together . `` nikki looks into his eyes . she is surprised that he has offered a job to jack and she really truly believes that he is being sincere . brad tells phyllis that she should n't be in the building . `` i can remember when no one wanted you around , `` victoria snaps . `` now you have married the boss 's daughter and you are here swinging a big stick . if you do n't want me around , go talk to nikki about it . `` brad finds sharon alone working on cassie 's celebration . she tries to hold it together but ends up spilling her guts and starting to cry . he hugs her and soon they are rubbing each other 's backs . they kiss lightly at first , and then passionately . victoria enters the office soon after and sees the strange looks on brad and sharon 's faces . both are far from each other now . `` what is the matter ? what is going on ? `` no one answers her . `` oh i get it , `` victoria says . `` you have been working on cassie 's celebration and it has been making you sad . is that it ? `` victoria offers to take half the work from sharon and help her with it . sharon leaves , and victoria goes to her husband . `` i would like to thank you for being so supportive to sharon , brad . you know brad , you really are something , `` she says to him smiling . nick returns to work . no one is there . he hears children 's music and follows the sound to an office . `` anyone here ? `` no one answers . he is about to leave when a bright light goes on behind him . he turns back into the office and stares into the bright light . `` cassie ? `` it is her . she smiles happily at her father as he stares back at her dumbfounded . |
michael : here you go , sweetie . lauren : mm - hmm , this scone is so good . what was up with you last night ? michael : what are you talking about ? lauren : i 'm talking about the fact that you were doing the samba . you were thrashing all around . you almost knocked me off the bed . michael : i was having a nightmare . lauren : about what ? michael : um ... victor newman ... chasing me through the woods with a machete . lauren : why ? because you did n't warn him about jack ? michael : i ca n't warn him about jack . lauren : let me ask you a question . ca n't you just take a little vacation from that attorney / client privilege for just one day ? michael : it does n't work that way . lauren : well , here 's what i know for sure . i know victor 's gon na go ballistic when he finds out that jabot was sold . but i do n't think he 's gon na be coming after you , honey . michael : i would n't be so sure . lauren : so what are you gon na do ? michael : i 've already done it . i wrote a report hoping it 'll convince katherine not to buy . lauren : and if that does n't work ? michael : um ... i 'll stall for time . lauren : how 's that gon na help ? michael : well ... it 'll give me time to figure out how i can leak the information without being disbarred . [ scene_break ] jack : have you seen victor ? i need to speak with him as soon as possible . neil : victor 's out of town . jack : for how long ? neil : indefinitely . jack : well , what does that mean ? days ? weeks ? months ? neil : buddy , i ca n't answer your question . you 're gon na have to ask his family . jack : katherine , its jack . uh , get back to me as soon as you can . i would like to wrap our deal up as soon as possible . [ scene_break ] evan : so how 'd your date go with william last night ? gloria : do n't ask . evan : did he make a move ? gloria : oh , yeah , he made lots of moves . just not the right ones . evan : meaning ? gloria : in his spare time , he 's decided he wants to investigate you . evan : that 's a joke , right ? gloria : i wish it was . evan : what does he know ? gloria : well , he knows you do n't have any outstanding warrants , otherwise you 'd be in jail . evan : what else ? gloria : he knows you 're not a wealthy sailor . evan : well , i lied to impress a woman . that 's not illegal . gloria : and he thinks you 're a con man . evan : and he wants you to stay far away from me , i 'm sure . jealous . what did you say ? gloria : not much . i decided it was better to leave before he asked too many questions . fen : ( cries ) gloria : that is fen . he probably needs changing . why do n't you come help me ? evan : diapers ? no , i want hazard pay . [ lauren walks in the front door and hears their conversation over the baby intercom ] gloria : hand me those wipes . evan : wipes ? gloria : evan , i need a plan . evan : we could call the whole thing off . gloria : no way . not after all the money i 've spent . no , william thinks you 're my beau . and i can hardly write a $ 300 breakfast off on my taxes . there you go , fen . all better ! lauren : i 'm home ! gloria : oh , hello , lauren ! did n't hear you come in . lauren : i know . gloria : lauren , i just changed fen . he 's fine . and this is an old friend of mine evan owen . lauren : hello . gloria : and this is my daughter - in - law lauren . evan : of course . yeah . i 've heard a lot about you . it 's nice to meet you . gloria talks about you all the time . lauren : oh , yeah , sure . i 'm sure . you know , it 's funny , she 's never mentioned you . gloria : lauren , i hope you do n't mind us being here . we 're just catching up . lauren : all right , all right , why do n't you just drop the act ? i know you 're having this man pretend to be your boyfriend . gloria : all right , i can explain . lauren : yeah , i 'm sure you can . the question is , is your nose gon na grow while you do it ? gloria : i should 've kept my big mouth shut . evan : give her a chance . lauren : oh , ho , ho , ho , which time , gloria ? gloria : all right , i was with william . i do n't remember what we were talking about , but i asked him to marry me . lauren : you what ? ! gloria : yes , it just popped out . and , yes , i 'm embarrassed . evan : she 's always been a spontaneous one , so ... lauren : so i take it he turned you down ? gloria : not exactly . he was speechless . and i thought , `` that 's the end of william . `` and then just like in a movie ... evan : i showed up . lauren : oh , it 's amazing . gloria : no , william did n't commit , but he did n't say no . so i say there 's still hope . evan : so she filled me in on what happened , i was more than happy to help . lauren : how much is she paying you ? evan : i 'm not getting paid for this . lauren : oh , right . could you excuse us for a minute ? evan : absolutely . not a problem . lauren : great . good . this is the kind of thing that got you in trouble before ! do you remember when you hired those two men to be your sons and then you slept with one of them ! gloria : that 's right , i did . and look how that ended up . john married me . evan : if the two of them are meant to be together , it 'll happen . lauren : well ... then if you 're right ... why are you still pretending ? gloria : why not speed up the process ? [ scene_break ] korbel : i was very sorry to hear about your brother . victoria : thank you . thank you . it 's still hard for me to believe . korbel : well , if you ever wan na talk to someone ... victoria : i appreciate that but ... right now i just really -- i 'd like to discuss business . korbel : that 's what i 'm here for . victoria : all right , well , now that my mother is in charge of n.v.p . , we 'd like to move forward with the restoration project . korbel : revitalizing those old buildings is the best thing you could do for a town like clear springs . victoria : first , finding businesses that are compatible . korbel : well , the greek revival homes can be turned into pretty much anything -- restaurants , boutiques , even office space . victoria : mm - hmm . and the old town hall as a library , with all those fabulous pillars and crown molding and that marble . korbel : that 's a great idea . it 's all about reinvention . victoria : exactly . which is why my mother and i would like to use cleveland as a model . korbel : perfect ! you know , they turned this undesirable warehouse district into trendy hotspots . victoria : yeah . yeah , they did . i see you 've done some research . korbel : well , i am a professor . have you selected a general contractor yet ? victoria : chancellor industries . we 'll be meeting with them on monday to discuss architects and engineers and that sort of thing . i hope you 'll join us . korbel : monday ? no can do . meeting with a journalist from prague . victoria : oh . uh , about what , may i ask ? korbel : more research . i 'm hoping to write a book about kutna hora and the treasure discovered there . victoria : wow . wow , that 's amazing . is colleen helping you ? korbel : yeah . your input would be welcome , too . victoria : i would love to -- to help with whatever i know . proofread for accuracy . korbel : terrific . actually , there are ... certain people that you might be able to get information from easier than i could . victoria : if you mean brad , i doubt that even i could persuade him to help . [ scene_break ] brad : hello , everyone . neil : you 're late . brad : sorry . neil : brad carlton , meet paxton kline . he represents kline outdoor signs , inc . these are his associates . paxton : nice meeting you . brad : you as well . neil : i 've already explained that devon will be point man for newman enterprises when we roll out for the fall campaign . brad : your son ? neil : they 're aware that this is devon 's first major project and have agreed to work closely with him . devon : i 'm excited for the opportunity . brad : are you sure ? paxton : we are delighted to be working with him . brad : if you think it 's best . neil : good . glad we 're all on the same page . [ scene_break ] kevin : i was hoping you would come in for a caffeine fix today . colleen : because ? kevin : because i have some gossip that needs to be shared . colleen : about what ? ! kevin : not about what . about who . your ex . oh , no , here he is . okay , listen , um ... okay , play along . come here . colleen : what ? ! oh , my gosh , my stomach hurts from laughing . how do you come up with this stuff ? kevin : oh , no , no , no , no , it 's , uh , it 's a trade secret . j.t . : having fun ? i can see you 're not working , as usual . kevin : oh , i 'm just , uh , keeping a customer happy . j.t . : well , why do n't you do that and get me an espresso . kevin : yeah , yeah , i 'll get right on it . colleen : so what 's the scoop with j.t . ? kevin : well , it turns out that j.t . , right , has been real busy with -- ( cell phone ringing ) colleen : hold on one second . hello ? hi , gina . right now ? oh , okay , i 'm on my way . thanks , bye . i have to cover a shift . kevin : oh , but listen , j.t. -- colleen : no , you know what ? hold that thought . i will be back as soon as i 'm done . i promise . bye . [ scene_break ] kay : it 's interesting . michael : does that mean you agree ? kay : about what ? michael : uh , about my recommendation . kay : well , i still do n't understand why you think my buying jabot is a mistake . according to your reports here , the company is recovering quite well . michael : well , my report also states that jabot 's future is , uh , it 's not certain . look , katherine , as your attorney it 's my duty to advise you if i think you 're headed down the wrong path . kay : well , i am moving forward . the financial 's look great . they 're great . michael : well , that could change in the future . kay : well , as with any company . no , i , uh ... i wan na close on this as soon as possible . michael : look , katherine , what 's the rush ? you need to take your time . i want you to think about your options before you -- kay : michael , this is too good a deal to pass up , dear . it really is . now i have made , uh , an appointment with jack abbott to meet him at the athletic club in a half an hour . can you be there ? michael : yes . kay : good . i wan na make this happen today . [ scene_break ] victoria : you look really irritated . j.t . : i just -- i do n't understand what colleen sees in that guy . victoria : who ? kevin ? j.t . : yeah , i mean , how ... how he got her to go out with him is ... it 's beyond me . victoria : you 're joking , right ? she 's not -- she 's not with kevin . she 's -- she 's still seeing adrian . j.t . : are you sure about that ? victoria : yeah , i 'm positive . j.t . : oh , well ... she had me going . victoria : you really did n't know ? j.t . : no . i 'm gon na kill kevin and korbel . victoria : oh , you know , i would , um ... i would lay off adrian korbel . i think you 're gon na wan na stay on his good side . j.t . : that 's impossible . victoria : well , you oughta try . because he 's working on writing a book about finding the treasure in kutna hora . j.t . : why ? victoria : because he can . and because he 's very interested . j.t . : how much does he know ? victoria : i do n't know . i do n't think he knows that much . but i wan na be sure , so i volunteered to help him research his book . [ scene_break ] colleen : hey . i got all the citations that you need . korbel : excellent . uh ... because i am anxious to get to work . colleen : really ? colleen : somebody 's anxious for something . korbel : you know , i almost got a ticket driving back here from campus . i just could not stop thinking about you . colleen : really ? i can just see it now , `` officer , please , you do n't understand . i 'm writing a paper on the 11th century goldsmithing techniques , and if i do n't get it in time -- `` korbel : you were eavesdropping on me ? colleen : i 'm just saying that you should be a lawyer , because you 're very convincing . korbel : hey . you up for a little one - on - one ? colleen : there 's only one place i play that game . korbel : we can be home in ten minutes . colleen : that was not an invite . korbel : oh , tease . what , did you just come here to rile me up ? colleen : no . they called me to fill in at work , but the girl showed up anyway . korbel : oh , so you are free ? colleen : nice try . korbel : oh , uh , i meant to tell you , victoria offered to help me with the book . colleen : really ? korbel : yeah . now all i have to do is convince your father . colleen : long shot . korbel : your dad , or the basket ? colleen : both . korbel : well , you never know till you try . oh ! and again . there we go ! colleen : there you go . um , i thought that you would be working this morning . korbel : writer 's block . colleen : and this is how you sort through that ? korbel : i do some of my best work on the court . theory has it that if you remain physically active , your subconscious is still working on the problem . now i 'm not sure that this activity is up to par . i might need something a little more ... stimulating . colleen : i have to go . call me . korbel : tease . [ scene_break ] neil : we 'll be in touch . thanks for coming . devon : thank you for everything . paxton : okay . looking forward to working with you . neil : likewise . good job , kid . brad : we need to talk . neil : we do n't need to talk about anything . brad : no slight to you , devon , but your son simply does n't have the experience . neil : well , then he 'll get it by working on this project . and with paxton mentoring him , i 'm not worried . devon : would you like me to stick around ? neil : no . actually , i 'd like you to go home . we 'll talk about everything there , okay ? devon : okay . i 'll see you later . neil : mm - hmm . devon : mr. carlton . brad : devon . are you nuts ? neil : it 's not a big deal . brad : that 's how you feel about newman 's business dealings ? neil : my son is a bright young man and a fast learner . this project is small and a great place for him to start . brad : you do n't think putting a raw kid on point sends the wrong message to the business community ? neil : what i think is , i 've made the decision and it stays . end of story . brad : you got it . [ scene_break ] gloria : this is gloria . will : hi , i 'm glad i caught you . it 's your favorite d.a . gloria : oh , hello , william , what can i do for you ? will : have you , um , talked to your friend yet ? gloria : have i talked to evan ? no . no , no , no , not yet . he 's not answering his cell phone . will : you free right now ? gloria : for you , william , always . will : well , i 'm at the athletic club . can you join me ? gloria : all right . um , it 'll take me a few minutes to get ready , though . will : i 'll be waiting . lauren : i can not believe you 're playing these kind of games with the district attorney . gloria : evan , would you get me some tissue , please ? all right ... for the last time ... i know that you are still upset about that contaminated cream thing , but it was not my fault . lauren : oh ... gloria : i was the only one who was supposed to get hurt . the bad batch was never supposed to leave the lab . lauren : oh , i see , so it was jack 's fault ? gloria : yes , jack 's fault . if he had n't been so greedy and rushed those samples out without telling anybody , nobody would 've gotten hurt , lauren ! and never would 've lost control of jabot ! [ scene_break ] jill : mother ! kay : why do n't you speak a little louder ? they can hear you in the next county . jill : you 're gon na buy back jabot from jack abbott ? kay : i - i do n't know -- jill : do n't -- do n't -- do n't try to deny it . i know it 's true . [ scene_break ] jack : sorry , counselor , i am expecting a guest . michael : well , your guest asked me to join you . jack : because ? michael : because i represent katherine 's best interest . and i 'm here to make sure that she 's not screwed over -- again . jack : by one of her closest friends ? michael : one of her closest friends -- really ? oh , close enough to put her in legal jeopardy by using ji min as a stooge . how thoughtful . what ? you ai n't got no explanation for that ? jack : i do n't owe you an explanation or anything else . jack : thank you . michael : you may not owe me an explanation , but you owe my client one , big time . jack : your client ? now which client are we talk -- oh , are we still talking about katherine ? michael : you 're lucky she did n't nail you to the wall for what you did . jack : what , i 'm selling her the company . why do you have any interest in this at all ? michael : i 'm her attorney . i do n't like when either one of us are made fools of . jack : you or your client , of which you seem to have quite a few these days . michael : english , jack . jack : let me make it real simple for you . does katherine know that you and victor newman are joined at the hip these days ? michael : in what sense ? i mean , this coming from victor newman 's self- proclaimed best buddy . jack : ooh , best buddy is one thing . a confidante is quite another . [ scene_break ] jill : so were you ever gon na tell me ? kay : well , yes , of course . i wanted to finalize the sale before i went public . jill : what ? public ? i 'm the c.e.o . and you said plenty to ji min ! kay : oh , he told you ? jill : where do you get off trying to force him out of my life , katherine ? kay : those two committed a fraud , jill ! jill : oh , ji min did n't know anything about it ! jack pulled the wool over his eyes ! kay : how naive can you be ? the man is a liar . you 're better off without him . oh , please . jill : that is for me to decide , not you , right ? plus , you could 've had the decency to tell me about this sooner . kay : all right , i 'm sorry . jill : all right then . now , if you decide to do this thing , you leave ji min in place and give the man a chance to prove himself . kay : why should i ? jill : after all the stunts you 've pulled on me , you owe me this . [ scene_break ] neil : hey there , kid . devon : hey . neil : how 'd your one - on - one with paxton go ? devon : it went good . i found my groove with business , man . now if i could only do that with my teachers , i 'd be fine . neil : you 're ahead of your time . devon : yeah , well , i really do think that mr. kline liked my ideas for the new ad . i went with a more kind of modern , artistic theme . neil : yeah , good , good . you know what he loves ? he loves innovation and new concepts . devon : yeah ? neil : especially from the younger generation . devon : well , i 'm glad i could make someone happy . mr. carlton did n't look too pleased when he heard i was heading the project . neil : brad , huh ? he 's a guy you can never please . son , do n't even worry about it , okay ? [ scene_break ] paxton : neil 's son seems like a sharp kid . brad : he is a sharp kid . but this is a pretty important assignment . paxton : he 'll learn . we all had to start somewhere . brad : mmm . yes , we sure did . you know , i would appreciate it if you 'd send me periodic reports on his progress . better yet , why do n't you c.c . me on all of the project documentation . paxton : are you that worried ? brad : well , you know , i just wan na make sure nothing falls through the cracks . think of it as a safety net . paxton : will do . here 's my card . we 'll be in touch . brad : okay , thank you . brad : hey . victoria : good , you 're here . brad : that 's what i like to hear . happy to see me , huh ? victoria : i need to warn you . brad : about ? victoria : adrian korbel . he 's working on a book about the treasure found in kutna hora . brad : great . that 's the last thing i need . [ scene_break ] j.t . : professor cowbell . korbel : t.j . j.t . : you up for a friendly one - on - one game ? korbel : you 're on . i 'm looking forward to a rematch . [ scene_break ] kevin : there you go . colleen : hi . kevin : hey . colleen : i came back because i could n't resist you . kevin : you can ditch the `` kevin is irresistible `` act . j.t . 's not here . however , if you do find me irresistible , then -- colleen : what were you talking about earlier ? kevin : right , okay , well , it turns out that j.t . is investigating your dad . colleen : again ? kevin : yep . colleen : are you sure ? kevin : i 'm positive . and here 's the kicker , guess who hired him ? colleen : who ? kevin : your stepmom . [ scene_break ] jack : well , believe me , i have you figured out . michael : i work for victor newman . big surprise . jack : what is it you do for him ? you bury the dead bodies ? michael : that 's a strong card for you to play . you put katherine chancellor in a horrible position . your friend -- jack : says you ? michael : no , says the settlement agreement . you can not work for jabot , nor can you own it . jack : well , once katherine buys it , no one will be the wiser . michael : what if it had gotten out ? jack : baldwin , i do n't have time for hypotheticals . michael : you had time to lie to my client . answer the question . what if it had gotten out ? jack : it would n't have mattered . katherine thought she was dealing with ji min . michael : it would 've mattered if she were facing a huge lawsuit . jack : you know what ? i 'm getting a little tired of this . michael : jack abbott for senator . fraud ' jack : it 's only fraud if someone finds out . michael : is that your slogan ? is it ? jack : all right , that 's enough . i 'm not gon na take any more of -- kay : all right , gentlemen , put the gloves down . i 'm here on business . ah - ah- ah , no , no , please . [ scene_break ] gloria : i know you may not believe me , lauren , but i really do care for william . and if we do get married , i wo n't be living here anymore . lauren : maybe i should rethink my position . gloria : you 're a baldwin through and through , honey . evan : gloria , i 'm sorry . i got distracted . i was reading this article on horse racing -- beating the odds . gloria : forget about that . i have an idea . lauren : oh , no . evan : good . it 's about time . gloria : what if we make william think that i 'm sleeping with you ? evan : oh , i like it . lauren : i do n't . evan : i 'm willing if you are . gloria : do n't get excited . we 're not really gon na do it . evan : well , it might help convince him . gloria : oh , forget it . it wo n't work . never mind . lauren : and why not ? gloria : because william 's checked him out . he 's warned me about him . he 'll think i 'm crazy if i hop into bed with him . evan : i do n't . lauren : i do . oh , why do n't you just do the old return the earring thing and call it a day ? gloria : perfect . when i 'm with william , you can stop by the table and return my earring . evan : i 'll pretend that you left it at my place . i get it . gloria : and you 're a genius . [ scene_break ] korbel : ow ! oh , foul . j.t . : come on , professor , you ca n't hack it ? korbel : no , you ca n't hack my arm . it 's called a foul . j.t . : all right ... that 's a charge . that 's a charge . korbel : that 's bull . all right , you know what ? if this was for real , i 'd be smoking you on foul shots alone . j.t . : oh , is that your style , professor ? take what you can get ? korbel : things just naturally to me . what can i say ? j.t . : like colleen ? i hear you two are still hitting the sheets . korbel : well , you got ta check your sources . j.t . : you denying it ? korbel : 15 - 10 . that 's game . what 's the matter , t.j. ? you ca n't keep up ? j.t . : two out of three . [ scene_break ] kevin : see , it 's all here in the e - mail . j.t . gives an update on the investigation . colleen : now i knew that they were having trouble , but hiring a p.i . to tail your husband ? i mean , talk about trust issues . kevin : see , that 's why i do n't use e - mail . it 's too easy for someone to hack into . colleen : open that one . kevin : uh ... just more updates on what he found . colleen : let me see it ? kevin : you know what ? that 's -- that 's not a good idea . we should just quit . colleen : oh , my sod ! my dad slept with sharon . [ scene_break ] brad : just when i thought the nightmare was over , korbel wants to turn it into a best - seller . victoria : yeah . uh , i told him i 'd help . brad : what ? why would you give him anything ? victoria : well , this way i can control what information he finds and make sure that he does n't look in certain places . it might not be a bad idea if you did it , too . brad : maybe you 're right . it 'll give us more control . neil : no matter how much you talk about it , you 're not in control . brad : yes , neil , you 've made that clear . neil : apparently not . i know about your request for all material to be run through you . brad : that 's not a secret . i 'm just looking out for newman . i wan na make sure nothing falls through the cracks . neil : okay , well , listen , from now on , i do n't want you within 100 yards of mr. kline or his people , got it ? victoria : would somebody please tell me what 's going on here ? brad : neil put devon in charge of working with that outdoor advertising company we just made a deal with . now do n't you think we need someone with more experience ? he 's just a kid . victoria : i trust neil 's judgment . it 's his call , not yours . [ scene_break ] kay : it 's all there in the fine print . is there a problem ? jack : katherine , is there perhaps room to negotiate a ... i had hoped to sell the company , not give it away . kay : oh , jack , you accepted my offer days ago . it 's final . kay : those are my terms . my terms . take them ... or leave them . [ scene_break ] j.t . : oh , 13 - 11 . that is pretty , professor . that is pretty . how 's that make you feel ? korbel : just let me get a quick time out here . j.t . : what , did you forget your inhaler ? korbel : it 's just running low like your i.q . j.t . : all right , let 's play . come on . quit postponing the inevitable . korbel : all i know is you sure talk a lot of game for somebody 's who 's got none . j.t . : do i ? we 'll see about that . korbel : oh ! it 's ugly , but i 'll take it . j.t . : yeah , well , it 's too bad your girlfriend 's not here to see you play such a beautiful game . korbel : no need . she knows i 'm better than you at pretty much everything . j.t . : so you do admit it ? you guys are seeing each other . korbel : yep , well , we live in the same town . occasionally , we do see each other . j.t . : you think you 're ... pretty clever , pulling one over on your colleagues , do n't you ? korbel : ca n't pull one past you , though . you 're a p.i . j.t . : keep laughing it up . it wo n't be -- it wo n't be long -- it wo n't be long before the dean figures out what 's going on . korbel : well , p.i . 101 - - you need evidentiary support if you 're gon na close the case . j.t . : thanks for the lesson , professor . how much do i owe you ? korbel : you know what ? i 'm taking colleen to dinner tonight . why do n't you come by and see if you can get something for the dean . j.t . : you 're offering ? korbel : why not ? i quit my teaching position . i can date whoever i want . or did n't you know that ? korbel : that 's game . you lose again . [ scene_break ] brad : so you 're siding with neil ? that 's a little bit demeaning . victoria : neil is a very capable , respectable businessman , which is why my father put him in charge along side of me . brad : that means he decides who does what around here ? victoria : yes . and i 'm sure that he 'll keep a very close eye on devon like my father watched me when i first started out , like i 'm sure you would watch your daughter if she had a project here . brad : well , i think he and now you are taking too big a risk . victoria : you 're angry because you 're not in charge ? brad : it 's not a question of anger . i could simply do a better job . victoria : just remember , this is business . do n't make it personal . [ scene_break ] jack : katherine ... be reasonable . kay : jack ... the negotiation portion of this sale was off the table days ago . jack : there are any number of people i could go to who would pay four times this and think it a bargain . kay : yes , yes , yes , yes , but you were smart enough to come to me . and i was the only one who had the money to buy the company at the time and the incentive ... the incentive to keep it secret . jack : i still say this is highway robbery . kay : you accepted my offer . jack : i expected a reasonable offer . kay : well , should you have second thoughts , then find another buyer , but think carefully about it . should this become public knowledge , i would be forced to sue you ... senator . [ scene_break ] colleen : you are such a hypocrite ! brad : excuse me ? colleen : yeah , you stood there for months . you lectured me about my relationship with adrian . you told me how inappropriate it was . brad : that has n't changed . colleen : oh , really ? what , you think you 're so much better than me , sleeping around on your wife ? brad : all right , if you would just calm down for a minute , we can have a civil conversation . colleen : a conversation ? no , you know what ? we are so beyond having a conversation here . dad , you made me question everything , okay ? you ... gosh ... you made me pick between you and adrian for months . now i 'm finding out that you slept with sharon ? brad : what happened between me and sharon was a one time thing . it was a lapse in judgment and something i deeply regret . colleen : mm - hmm , yeah , i 'm sure you do . you seem to consider yourself some moral authority -- forbidding me to see adrian , cutting me off financially . do you know -- do you know how that made me feel ? brad : i can imagine . colleen : no , you ca n't . dad , you lied and there 's nothing you can do to make this better . brad : i have worked through my problems with victoria . colleen : you know , poor victoria . i actually feel bad for her . you guys were n't even married that long . i 'm sure she was shocked when j.t . told her about your girlfriend ! [ scene_break ] j.t . : whiskey , make it a double . hey , jack . jack : hey . you look like i feel . j.t . : yeah , thanks . jack : bad day ? j.t . : the worst . started out promising , now i wish i 'd just stayed in bed . jack : oh , believe me , i 'm sure it was a cake walk compared to my day . [ scene_break ] kay : ah . jill : what happened ? kay : oh ... jill : mother , you look far too pleased with yourself . what did you do ? kay : once again i am the owner of jabot cosmetics . oh , you should 've seen jack abbott . he was a sea of perspiration when he was signing the documentation . jill : and what about me ? kay : you 'll still be c.e.o . jill : and ji min ? kay : i do n't trust him . your mr. kim is out . [ scene_break ] lauren : what happened at your meeting ? michael : i , uh , was n't able to convince katherine not to buy . lauren : oh ... what are you gon na tell victor ? michael : at the moment , nothing . he 's not in town . lauren : okay , when he gets back , what are you gon na tell him ? michael : oh , well , he probably wo n't want anything to do with me , except perhaps to chase me with that machete . lauren : okay . let 's think this through . maybe it 's a good thing that he 's gone ? you know , it 's your excuse as to why you did n't say anything to him , right ? michael : mm - hmm . well , that 's not a valid excuse in victor 's book . as far as what i 've done ... it does n't get much worse . lauren : well ... have you spoken to your mother lately ? [ scene_break ] gloria : ( sighs ) so ... oh ! well , hello , evan , what a surprise . evan : hello , gloria . how are you , mr. bardwell ? will : fine , thank you . evan : that 's good . gloria , i found this in my room when i was cleaning . i thought you might want that back . gloria : uh , thank you very much , evan . i appreciate that . evan : it 's good to see you again . will : i do n't trust that guy . pretending to be somebody he 's not . gloria : well , i 'll ask him about it when i see him next time . will : the sooner the better . if i were you , i 'd just stay clear of him altogether . gloria : william , can we just forget about him ? why 'd you wan na see me ? will : i wanted to give you a heads up on the investigation . gloria : the jabot investigation ? will : mm - hmm . gloria : any new leads ? will : no , not yet , but we 've started the elimination process . as , um , district attorney , i ca n't exclude any suspect , no matter how improbable . gloria : suspect ? will : mm - hmm . it 's just a formality . just so they can rule you out . gloria : me ? will : oh , yeah , yeah , the -- the grand jury has issued a subpoena for a sample of your d.n.a . [ next_on ] kay : your accomplishments are duly noted , so is your deceit . will : i 'm onto your game . gloria : i did n't mean it , william . it was all just an accident . sharon : jack , how am i gon na make my son think that everything is okay when it 's not ? | adrian is writing a book on the treasure involving brad 's family . victoria offers to help him . colleen finds out from kevin that victoria had jt investigate brad and that he had an affair with sharon . michael tries his best to get katherine to reconsider buying jabot but she does so anyway . lauren learns about gloria and evan 's schemes . william tells gloria that the grand jury has subpoenaed her dna . |
gloria : i forgot about it being the anniversary . jana : yeah , me , too . until kevin told me why he put it all back up again . gloria : i ca n't imagine anything worse than losing a child . jana : that poor family . gloria : as miserable as sharon made my life , my heart goes out to her . [ scene_break ] sharon : jack ? jack : hey , beautiful . sharon : i was n't expecting to see you till tonight . jack : i came home early . i thought you might need to see me . sharon : thank you . that 's really sweet , but i 'm -- i 'm hanging in . jack : you 're being awfully stoic . sharon : you know , i ... i went to cassie 's gravesite and i 'm all cried out . jack : you did n't have to come in here . sharon : well , you know , work is just -- it 's distracting for me . [ scene_break ] phyllis : do you wan na run the buttons down the right or the left ? nick : uh , sure , sounds cool . phyllis : uh , okay . if there 's some other place you 'd rather be than here -- nick : no , i 'm cool . it 's good . phyllis : if you wan na go to your daughter 's gravesite , i think that -- nick : i do n't . it 'll just make me feel worse . phyllis : how will that make you feel worse ? nick : because i do n't remember the day . i do n't remember one single moment of it . [ scene_break ] nikki : victor ? are you all right ? victor : yeah . why would n't i be ? nikki : i know you 're hurting . every year on this day ... it 's very difficult . victor : yeah . i do n't think i 'll ever forget the day that our granddaughter died . i can be 150 years . i 'll never forget . nikki : i know . victor : what has happened to us ? [ scene_break ] kevin : how you doing , buddy ? daniel : i was checking out cassie 's memorial . kevin : yeah , i saw you out there . daniel : thanks for putting it up , you know ? kevin : no problem . no reminder necessary , either . daniel : you 'd think it would get easier , right ? kevin : well , it was n't your fault . daniel : it was my fault . kevin : you had no idea she was gon na try and drive you home . daniel : you know , i had a dream the other night that , uh , i was trying to -- to tell her not to go to the party . and every time i tried to talk , no sound came out of my mouth . kevin : well , you need to just keep reminding yourself that you were n't responsible , because that 's the truth . daniel : technically . kevin : so what , do you think cassie would want you just sitting around feeling sorry for yourself ? daniel : no . no , she would want me to go and make up for lost time with my dad and go work with his photographer . kevin : well , then bon voyage , my friend . take lots of pictures . daniel : it 's not gon na be that easy . i mean , my mom does n't want me to go . amber does n't want me to go . kevin : well , take it from me , i 'm something of an expert on this . as far as the mom piece is concerned , that should n't enter the equation . daniel : what about the amber piece ? kevin : well , that 's a tougher call . [ scene_break ] nikki : we share almost 30 years of memories . some wonderful , some not so wonderful . david : am i interrupting ? victor : no , you 're not . david : you all right ? nikki : i wan na go to the cemetery . david : i 'll drive you . nikki : no . no , i need to be alone . david : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : i know that , um , bits and pieces of those two years have been coming back to you . nick : yeah , but it -- it -- it 's just random , you know ? but the day my daughter died is gone . it -- it 's a total blank . phyllis : it may still come back . nick : if i ca n't remember it , how can she really be gone ? jack : okay , i 'm gon na make a coffee run . i 'm already sick of our machine . you want anything ? phyllis : no , thanks . nick : i 'm good , thank you . jack : okay . noah : hey , how about ... jack : an extra thick strawberry smoothie . noah : all right , excellent . jack : excellent . phyllis : all right , why do n't we pick up summer and , um , go to the park and feed the ducks ? nick : i 'm just -- i 'm not up to it . phyllis : or we could have a picnic . how about that ? nick : well ... phyllis : no . okay . nick : you know , i 'm actually -- i 'm feeling kinda antsy . i think i wan na go to the gym , maybe shoot some hoops . phyllis : okay . noah : one on one , you and me . nick : you have a spelling test , dude . noah : i already studied . nick : all right , now when did you study ? you 've been reading that book since you came in here . noah : dad , please ? i mean ... excellent . `` e - x - c - e - l - l ... `` you finish it . nick : `` e - n - t. `` and that word is n't even on your list . your last test was a `` c - minus . `` noah : dad , come on . nick : put down the book and study . [ scene_break ] gloria : would you please explain to me why , just because you 're going out of town , i got ta write the first check ? keith : you have certain legal obligations . gloria : this will wait till you get back , keith . keith : you set the schedule yourself , mrs. bardwell . kevin : that 's got ta hurt , mom . hoisted on your own petard . gloria : all right , keith , there has got to be some legal loophole to get around this . keith : none whatsoever . kevin : that 's weird . that 's the same thing michael said . gloria : i guess i was just hoping for a miracle . kevin : you 're the one who made the trust irrevocable . gloria : do n't remind me , kevin . kevin : what , mom , you know , this is a really good way to spend your money . i mean , who needs things like jewels and -- and mansions ? gloria : kevin . shh . all right . what 's done is done . these are some of the charities i want to fund and those are the amounts . keith : you do n't have to remain anonymous , you know ? jana : she should be anonymous . you know , anonymous giving is the highest form of charity . maimonides said that in the 12th century . gloria : stop , jana . jana : stop what ? gloria : i know that you 're about to tell me that this is going to come back to me a thousand fold . kevin : it 's a touchy subject , baby . jana : whoops . yeah , that 's right , is n't it ? keith : going public could ease the sting , gloria . gloria : yeah , right . so everybody and his uncle can hit me up for donations ? kevin : hey , you can give some of it to me . i could start a charity . gloria : forget it . i do n't want anybody else knowing what a fool i 've been , giving half of my money away to charity and losing the other half in a divorce . i 'm gon na be the laughingstock of this town . kevin : well , when you put it that way ... gloria : can we just please get this over with ? i feel like it 's an amputation , but instead of body parts , it 's my money , and caffeine ai n't a great anesthetic . [ scene_break ] paul : hey , j.t . , it 's me . yeah , i just landed in bermuda . i 'm not coming home . ( laughs ) no , i 'm just kidding . it 's really beautiful here . uh , listen , any luck on , um , running down the rest of that phone number ? yeah ? elizabeth hartford , not elizabeth chow ? okay . all right , fine , i 'll take it from here . talk to you later . man : the challenger moves in . kevin : oh , wait , you found the fight online ? man : ortiz has staggered . david : come on . come on , champ ! this guy 's a chump ! man : ortiz noticeably favoring that right shoulder . the rumor mill was true . delano with an uppercut . a huge right , and the champ 's wobbled ! kevin : come on , delano , make me some money ! david : shut up . man : delano moves forward . right to the head , right to the body , left hook to the head , and that 's it ! the ref waves it off . it 's over ! it 's all over ! kevin : yes ! yes ! man : at 1 : 23 of the 6th round , miguel ortiz has been dethroned by the challenger . he 's the new champion ! jackson delano ! kevin : coffee on the house for everybody ! except for this guy . [ scene_break ] jack : can i have two americanos and an extra thick strawberry smoothie , please ? jana : sure , coming up . jack : hello , gloria . gloria : oh , if it is n't you . jack : yeah , last i checked . gloria : you know , before you get started , i 'm not in the mood for your sarcasm . jack : okay . gloria : you know , why on earth you hate me so much i have no idea . all i did was fall in love with your father , and he fell in love with me . but you just could n't accept it , could you , jack ? jack : excuse me , i 've already seen this movie . gloria : and you refused to let us enjoy what little time we had together . and then after your father passed away , you just kept on going . kicked me out of my home , threw my clothes out in garbage bags -- jack : not today , gloria . gloria : you know something , jack abbott ? i lay at your feet every bit of misfortune , every bit of bad karma i 've ever had . jack : you have half of my father 's money , all of william bardwell 's money , and yet i got ta stand here and listen to you bellyache ? meanwhile , there are people , like my wife , who are suffering loss -- tragic loss . there are people thrashing about in the water all around you , gloria , while you swim in your own self - pity . it would be comic , if it were n't so damn sad . [ scene_break ] adam : uh , victor , may i have a word with you ? it 's about the lawsuit . victor : what about it ? adam : i honestly do n't see a judge making a ruling against us . victor : why is that ? adam : well , i dabbled in chemistry , and , uh , there are some key differences between jabot 's product and natural glow 's . victor : how many years did you dabble in chemistry ? adam : three undergrad courses . victor : that does not a chemist make , all right ? put that down , please . adam : i 'm sorry ? victor : i said , put it down . now listen carefully . this is my company you 're working for . do n't you ever forget it . i do n't need you or anyone else to spin the facts . adam : sir , you know i feel terrible about this . victor : you should , son . you did n't heed my advice . i told you to take some time off . you 're working yourself to a frazzle , you got that ? that 's why we are in the disastrous hole that we 're in right now . adam : it 's not -- victor : i 'm trying to fix it . adam : that 's not entirely the way i see it . victor : that 's how i see it . effective immediately , your workload will be reduced . adam : what ? victor : you got that ? any other project you start , you come to me and talk to me first , all right ? excuse me . [ scene_break ] danny : hey , nick . nick : hey , danny . danny : phyllis ? is daniel around ? phyllis : no , i thought he was with you . danny : no . amber , is , uh , daniel around ? amber : um , danny , could i talk to you for a few minutes ? um ... phyllis : no , uh , no , no , i need to talk to him first . mother 's priority , please . danny : i know , i know . daniel going on tour with me is a lousy idea . i get it , phyllis . i really do . phyllis : oh , i do n't think you do , all right ? you do n't know what he 's gone through in the past year . he 's been divorced , arrested . now , danny , he 's finally coming back . danny : and going on tour with me is n't gon na mess that up . phyllis : yes , it is . you 're not gon na have meaningful conversations with him at 3 : 00 in the morning after a performance . i know what it 's like on the road . danny : i ca n't believe you , of all people , are being so overprotective . what is it ? phyllis : listen , i -- i used to be one of those backstage groupies . you know that , remember ? danny : i 'm not that guy anymore . phyllis : and i 'm not that girl anymore , either . danny : what , you do n't think i 'm gon na look after him ? is that what you 're thinking here ? daniel : hey , guys , uh ... before you wan na start duking it out over who 's gon na get to make these decisions for my future , you might wan na remember that it 's my decision , neither one of yours . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 're right . daniel : yeah , i know i 'm right . i 've already got enough stuff to deal with today . phyllis : let 's just table this , okay ? danny : consider it tabled . phyllis : yeah . tabled . danny : hey , daniel , uh ... what do you say we take it to a real table , you know ? how about dinner ? daniel : where and when ? danny : how about the club in , let 's say an hour ? daniel : can you make it two ? i got something that i need to take care of . am i all good here then ? phyllis : yeah , you 're good . danny : does he still blame himself for what happened to cassie ? phyllis : this is what i think . i mean , if he was n't wasted that night , cassie would 've never gotten behind the wheel . and if she had n't gotten behind the wheel , she would 've never crashed . i mean , i tell him all the time it was n't his fault , but ... does he blame himself ? would n't you ? [ scene_break ] nikki : oh , cassie , my special girl . your family 's so different now . your dad 's ... married to phyllis . he loves her . your mom is ... married to jack . it 's all ... mixed up . and you have a little sister . summer . noah -- well , he 's not little anymore . so many things have changed , my baby . but one thing will always be the same . we love you so very much . always . `` every night i see your star and remember you . `` victor . [ scene_break ] victor : sweetheart , i - i could n't quite hear you . oh , did you buy the painting ? oh , yeah ? ( chuckles ) well ... i 'm sure i 'll like it . um , when you drive home , please drive home carefully . a lot of crazies out on the road . when do you think you 'll be home ? well , i 'll wait up . no , i 'll wait up . well , because i want to . because i miss you . i love you . [ scene_break ] jack : she kinda disappears in all this color . phyllis : well , that 's because this is too colorful . jack : well , can we try another -- al , i did n't expect to see you . al : i have huge news . jack : well , i - i 'm sorry . you -- you know sharon . this is phyllis newman . this is al franklin , who 's one of the lawyers at my foundation . phyllis : nice to meet you . al : same here . sharon : so , this news , is it good huge or bad huge ? al : good huge . huge huge . jack : okay , spit it out , man . al : well , a lawyer , keith joyner , just called me . a donor , his client , just pledge $ 5 million to the abbott foundation . sharon : ( gasps ) jack : $ 5 million ? sharon : wow , that 's fantastic . jack : who 's the donor ? al : i do n't know . it 's anonymous . phyllis : wow , that 's some gift . al : there 's more . it has to do with cassie 's challenge . sharon : oh , well , in that case , i want nick to hear this . nick , hey , do you have a minute ? nick : yeah . what 's up ? sharon : well , jack 's foundation just received a massive donation . al : cassie 's challenge got one , too , from the same donor . nick : that 's great . how much ? al : $ 2 mil . phyllis : $ 2 million . jack : wow . genoa city has an angel . nick : i 'd like to thank that angel . jack : who could it be ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : who in genoa city would give away $ 7 million in one day ? nick : my dad . jack : not to my foundation . sharon : katherine chancellor ? jack : katherine chancellor knew my father her whole life . she 'd take credit for this . al : i tried to squeeze the name out of the lawyer . no dice . jack : the question is , how many people in town have that kind of money ? [ scene_break ] gloria : a martini , in honor of you , john . i 've been poor so much of my life . i feel like i 'm right back where i started from . almost . ( knock on door ) gloria : who is it ? man : fargo overseas couriers . delivery for gloria bardwell . gloria : i 'm gloria bardwell . man : oh , sign here , please . gloria : thank you . my package ? man : do you have any identification ? gloria : oh , yes , yes , yes . that i do . and here it is . and , uh , la di da . man : okay . gloria : and that 's for you , and this is for me , thank you . man : thank you , mrs. bardwell . gloria : my pleasure . oh ! oh ! oh ! diamonds really are a girl 's best friend . [ scene_break ] woman : yes ? paul : ms. hartford ? ms. hartford : yes ? paul : my name is paul williams , from genoa city , wisconsin . we spoke on the phone . ms. hartford : i have nothing to say , mr. williams . paul : oh , please , i came a very long way to speak with you . ms. hartford : and you 've wasted your time . paul : no , no , i just wan na ask you a few questions . ms. hartford : i left america to get away from david chow . leave me alone . [ scene_break ] david : you 're not hearing me . i ca n't yet get to her money . walter : why not ? david : because it 's too soon . we just got married , and we 're still doing the paperwork . walter : i ca n't carry you like last time . david : no , no , no , no , no . i do n't want you to . it 's just a loan . i mean , come on , i 've got the best collateral in the world . walter : ( laughs ) hm . what , your stellar reputation ? or your wife 's ? david : i appreciate this , walter . walter : she did n't make you sign a pre - nup ? david : no , no , absolutely not . no , it 's just paperwork . walter : paperwork ? david : yeah , that 's it , paperwork . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , some days it just ... comes outta nowhere . i see a girl with freckles or , you know , one of her favorite bands , just all of it comes back -- the party , the crash , cassie leaving the hospital to try to tell me she knew she was driving . i do n't know , maybe if she just had n't have done that ... amber : were you two close ? daniel : no . no , you know , that 's -- that 's the thing . i mean , she was three years younger than me and she had a crush on me . i had no idea . i kinda ... wish i knew , though . you know , i kinda ... i do n't know , i wish i just never had gone there that night . sorry , i do n't really talk about this . amber : i know . daniel : ( sighs ) i 'm bumming you out , too , now ? amber : no . i 'm really honored you shared that with me . daniel : are you upset because i 'm thinking about this thing with my dad ? amber : you know , you really -- really changed me . you make me so happy . living with you -- it 's , uh ... i found my home . when i was growing up , you know , i never really had much of a home life . it 's all i ever really wanted . and now if you go away with danny , i 'm just afraid i might never that back . what i know is music . it 's fun . it 's exciting . i mean , hanging out with the band . daniel : it 's work . amber : yeah , tell that to the groupies . daniel : i do n't care about the groupies . amber : you 're such a liar . you 're a guy . daniel : i can call you . i have a phone . and i can e - mail you . amber : i know , i know . it 's just -- it 's just hard because it ... daniel : because what ? amber : i love you . did i just say that ? daniel : oh , oh , yeah , yeah , you ... amber : oh . great . great . i just uttered the words of destruction . it 's -- it 's over . might as well just say good - bye now . just dumpage . you know , see ya later . adios and -- daniel : amber ? amber ? amber : what ? daniel : did you , um ... ever think that maybe it 's possible ... maybe i love you , too ? amber : you 're just saying that because i just said it , and now you feel like you have to say it , because now i 've said it -- daniel : okay , just -- just -- can you just hang on for a second ? and just pay attention . closely , okay ? i 'll say it once , 'cause you seem to be freaked out by it . you 're my best friend , you know ? we live together . we work together . we play together . um ... we enjoy each other and ... i do n't think there 's anyone in the world that i would rather do all those things with . and if that 's not love , then ... i do n't know what is , so ... yes , i love you , too . amber : yeah ? daniel : yeah . yeah . [ scene_break ] adam : give me a beer . uh , whatever 's on tap . ( sighs ) just needed to hear a friendly voice . ( laughs ) that 's nice . hey , i got one for you . what is the biggest , all - time bonehead business acquisition blunder ? i 'd say as bad as when the dutch east india tea company tried to acquire india , except less geo- political . newman buying natural glow on my say so . turns out they 're tied up in litigation , which , of course , is newman 's responsibility now . yeah , uh , victor about tore my head off . yeah , i deserved it . hey , i miss you , skye . thanks . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , i 'm gon na head to the club . phyllis : okay . noah : hey , dad , can i go ? nick : bud , you 're still a little shaky on those fractions . noah : please ? nick : it 's kinda hard to study today , huh ? noah : well , everyone gets so sad and that makes me even sadder . nick : all right , uh , what do you have left ? noah : a little spelling and math . nick : okay , i 'll tell you what , when your mom or jack says you 've got that under control , call me and i 'll come pick you up , and we 'll play some hoops , all right ? noah : i 'll do the over the shoulder nick shot . i 'll explain later . for sure you 'll come back and get me ? nick : buddy , i 'll always come back for you . [ scene_break ] sharon : bye - bye . that was sylvia . the donor came from another foundation . jack : the name of which is ? sharon : the marks alogria charitable trust . al : never heard of it . jack : yeah , me neither . sharon : $ 2 million . you know , i was thinking about maybe doing a short film on teens and alcohol . something that could be shown in schools . jack : i love that idea . and today , of all days . sharon : i would love to meet this donor and thank them in person . jack : al , you 're good at this . see if you can get us a name . jack : hey ? sharon : what ? jack : i had a crazy thought . sharon : hm ? jack : what if our mysterious benefactor was gloria ? sharon : you 're right , that 's crazy . jack : well , it 's not victor . it 's not katherine . gloria has the money . she 's always professing her undying love for my father . sharon : okay , but you 're the head of the abbott foundation , and gloria hates you . jack : okay , it was a brain freeze . gloria wants to improve her karma , but not $ 7 million worth , and not to anything associated with us . sharon : mnh - mnh . [ scene_break ] alistair : ( whistling ) gloria : the star of marbella . my star . alistair : aha . gloria : that 's it . sparkle for me , my beauty , and make me smile . just when i thought i 'd never smile again . alistair : oh , ho , ho . [ scene_break ] amber : sorry . daniel : sorry ? for what ? amber : freaking out over the tour . daniel : mm . it 's okay . you know , i think that we probably should n't let things simmer , though . we need to be straight up with each other . amber : yeah . no ice , no olives , no twist . you better go . you 're gon na be late for dinner with your dad . daniel : i think he can wait a little bit longer . you need me more than he does right now . ( cell phone ringing ) [ scene_break ] gina : is he on his way ? danny : i 'm not sure . he 's not answering his cell phone . gina : hungry or not , i 'm bringing you something to eat . [ scene_break ] david : you okay ? nikki : not really . david : that 's a pretty flower . nikki : from a bouquet at cassie 's grave . i 'll put it in some water and it will be beautiful , and then die before its time . you know , sometimes i think ... my whole family died when we lost her . nicholas and sharon . victor and i. i wonder what if -- what if she had survived ? what would 've happened ? david : what ifs can be tough . nikki : yeah . david : yeah . and sometimes , they could help you look to the future . like what if we got out of this hotel and bought a house ? i mean , what if we could make it our own ? a place where your grandchildren would love to come . a place where we could plant a beautiful garden filled with -- with pink roses . nikki : what if i had never met you ? [ scene_break ] paul : i 'm sorry for being so persistent . ms. hartford : do n't tell david that you found me . paul : i wo n't . ms. hartford : i was lucky , not like the others . i got away . paul : you mean , the ones david married before you ? ms. hartford : they 're dead . paul : i know . do you think david had something to do with that ? ms. hartford : of course . why do you think i left him ? david chow is a killer . [ scene_break ] noah : mom ? sharon : mm - hmm ? noah : before ? dad talked to me about cassie . sharon : he did ? noah : yeah , and if you wan na talk about it , i 'm here . unless it 'll make you too sad . sharon : oh . that is so sweet , thank you . you know ... it 's okay to be sad . it 's a part of life . dying , you mean ? yeah . noah : do you think cassie can see us ? sharon : i think that when you go to sleep at night , and the window 's open , and you feel a breeze on your cheek ? that 's your sister . noah : that happens to me sometimes . sharon : yeah , me , too . noah : i miss her , mom . sharon : i miss her , too . sharon 's voice : just think about that breeze , noah . think of it as a big hug from your sister . and you hug her back with your heart . [ next_on ] gina : being able to be the photographer for your dad 's tour -- amber : photographer ? gina : did n't you know ? phyllis : nick has been in an accident . ms. hartford : if you value your friend 's life , you wo n't ignore what i 'm saying . | cassie 's still being remembered by her family and friends . jack finds out that a healthy donation has been given to the abbott foundation and cassie 's challenge , the person an anonymous donor . amber and daniel confess their love while danny awaits his answer about going on tour with him . david needs a loan to cover his debt so he looks to his old friend walter . paul tracks down david 's ex - wife in bermuda , she confesses he 's a murderer . glo finally gets her diamond and alistair overhears as she cries out in glee . while thinking about cassie , nick gets into a car accident . |
jack : good morning . nikki : good morning . how long have you been up ? jack : oh , a little while . nikki : i had forgotten what an early riser you are . jack : i do my very best work in the morning . nikki : yeah , it 's coming back to me . jack : yeah ? we can always go upstairs . i could remind you some more . nikki : mm , that is so tempting , but it looks like you 've got a busy day ahead of you . jack : yeah , always , but yes , particularly today . nikki : well , just think of it this way -- when we get married , you can give me a wake - up call every morning . jack : ooh , i like the sound of that . nikki : mm . jack : mm , mm . you know what ? i want to get a ring on that finger . i want the whole world to know you 're gon na be my wife . nikki : jack ... jack : what ? you 're not having second thoughts ? nikki : no , no , of course not . it 's just -- do you mind if we waited a little bit before we tell people we are engaged ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) sharon : victor , hello . victor : well , how do you do ? did you sleep well on the sofa ? sharon : yeah , fine . victor : i 'm sorry i had to leave , but i was called to an unexpected business meeting . sharon : oh , i - i did n't even hear you leave . i - i guess i must have been really tired from our talk last night . victor : we covered a lot of ground , did n't we ? sharon : so ... do you still agree we should move slowly ? victor : absolutely . sharon : yeah , but there 's just so much to consider . victor : ( breathes deeply ) why do n't you take a day off , think about it all ? sharon : oh , no , no , i should go in and work on the line . victor : well , nicholas can handle that . i suggest you take a day off and just imagine the kind of life we can have together . sharon : if you 're sure ... victor : i 'm absolutely certain . talk to you later . sharon : okay , bye . ( footsteps approach ) nick : sharon ? what are you doing here ? [ scene_break ] genevieve : hey . i ordered you a nonfat vanilla latte . leslie : thanks , but i 'm not sure we 're gon na have time for coffee . genevieve : more inquiries from the s.e.c . about where i got the funds to buy beauty of nature ? leslie : i have n't heard from them lately . genevieve : that 's good news . leslie : i thought so , but i heard from someone else this morning . it 's not good , genevieve . in fact , it could be very bad . [ scene_break ] victor : how 'd you find out about this ? avery : i have my sources . victor : uh - huh . i thought it was the s.e.c . that was gon na give genevieve trouble . avery : this is more than trouble . this could be a disaster for genevieve . victor : and a windfall for jack . [ scene_break ] cane : hey , baby , can you come out here for a second ? ( clears throat ) lily : i am so glad that dad took the twins for the day . what is this ? cane : hmm . this is what you call breakfast for two , parisian style . lily : ohh , honey ... cane : ( chuckles ) lily : you 're so sweet and romantic . cane : hmm . i hope you do n't mind it 's here instead of our room at the club . lily : oh , i know . ( sighs ) that room is like our escape , where we could go when we felt like the whole world was against us . cane : mm - hmm . lily : but i like doing it at home , you know ? there 's no pretense and no worrying . just you and me . cane : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . lily : is that my favorite french roast coffee ? cane : mais oui . i , uh , i got a couple of extra bags , uh , when we were in , you know , paris on our honeymoon ... lily : oh , my gosh . cane : for mornings just like this . hmm ? lily : it pays to have a husband that 's so prepared . cane : thank you , and look what else your husband has prepared . lily : ( gasps ) fraises la crème ! oh , my gosh . wait , is that -- cane : voila ! lily : ( laughing ) butter croissants . cane : uh - huh . you know , they 're not exactly like the ones we got from le grenier pain ... lily : oh , my gosh . cane : but hey , what can i say ? it 's , uh ... the thought that counts . lily : i 'm so happy that you thought of me . cane : i think about you every day , and do you know what i 'm thinking about right now ? lily : i do n't know . that breakfast can wait ? cane : mnh - mnh . that i ca n't wait . lily : ( chuckles ) ( knock on door ) lily : mm . i should probably get that . cane : no , no , no . lily : yes , i need to . cane : no , no , we 're not home . there 's no one home . we 're not home . lily : well , it might be dad , who -- maybe he forgot something . cane : shh . lily : yeah , okay ? i 'm sorry . ( laughs ) i 'm sorry . cane : if it 's a solicitor selling magazines , we do n't want any , okay ? lily : hi , christine . chris : hi . lily , how are you ? lily : good . i did n't know that you were in town . chris : yeah . i know i have n't been back in a while . uh , can i come in ? lily : yeah , i mean , of course , yes . chris : thank you . hello , cane . cane : how are you , chris ? chris : good . lily : ( chuckles ) uh , would you like some coffee , or -- chris : no , no , thank you . lily : okay . so wh - what are you doing here in genoa city ? chris : work , unfortunately . um , that 's really why i 'm here , cane , to talk to you . cane : um , what do you want to talk to me about ? chris : the department of justice is conducting an investigation of your mother and any illegal activities she may be involved in . [ scene_break ] nick : i came by to see dad . connie told me he was n't coming in this morning , so i assumed he was working at home . sharon : oh , um ... he got called into a meeting . nick : hmm . well , i dropped off some papers on the new cosmetics line . i was hoping he 'd take a look at 'em . did he mention anything about that to you ? sharon : no . uh , we did n't talk about business . nick : oh , here they are . looks like he made some notes . interesting . okay , we 'll go over this when you come into the office . sharon : oh , actually , i - i 'm not coming in today . victor told me to take the day off . nick : okay , then i 'll see you when i see you . sharon : nick , wait . do n't leave like this . [ scene_break ] lily : i thought the s.e.c . was investigating genevieve . chris : they were . cane : and now it 's gone beyond that ? chris : yes . lily : well , cane told the agents that he does n't know anything about his mother 's activities . chris : the s.e.c . was looking into the legality of the business transaction . we 're more interested in the events that took place prior to the purchase of beauty of nature . cane : and you want to know how my father made his money and if my mother had anything to do with that . is that what it is ? chris : and what you know about both . cane : well , lily already told you i do n't know anything . chris : cane ... ( sighs ) i do n't like doing this any more than you do , but we have to talk . it can be down at the federal building or it can be here , but not cooperating is n't an option . [ scene_break ] victor : so any idea why the justice department got involved in investigating genevieve ? avery : they 're probably still burning because they did n't nail her husband . victor : wow . so we have gone from possibly genevieve losing all of her money to her potentially going to prison for a long time . avery : you do n't seem broken up about either prospect . victor : one less obstacle in retaining beauty of nature . now all we have left to do is to make sure that adam 's sale is invalidated . ( footsteps approach ) genevieve : victor . sorry to interrupt your meeting , but , uh , we have some urgent business to discuss . victor : do we , now ? all right . what do you have to say ? [ scene_break ] nikki : it is tea . jack : uh , listen . if you do n't want to tell anyone about our engagement , that 's fine . nikki : i do n't want you to think that i 'm getting cold feet , because i am not . jack : you said you love me . you said you want to marry me . nikki : i do , and i do . jack : then we will keep it to ourselves . maybe better anyway , considering kyle . nikki : well , you know , just being together is one thing , but i do n't know that he 's ready to hear that we 're getting married . jack : he will come around . i promise . in the meantime , this could be fun . you know , secret rendezvous with my fiancée . nikki : mm , yes . nothing like a few clandestine encounters to spice things up . jack : ooh . let this be the first . nikki : mm . ( aristocratic accent ) but no , someone might catch us ! we can not ! jack : ( aristocratic accent ) oh , i do n't care . i have to have you now . nikki : ( laughs ) ( cell phone rings ) nikki : ( normal voice ) damn it ! jack : ( normal voice ) this is jack . nikki : ( sighs ) jack : are you sure ? e - mail me the details and stay in touch with me , okay ? good . nikki : wow . good news ? jack : the best news i have had in years . [ scene_break ] lily : i think you should get a lawyer . cane : ( sighs ) chris : either way , we 're gon na have to do this . cane : can i have a minute ? chris : sure . cane : baby , let 's , uh , let 's go outside for a second . come here . lily : ( sighs ) i do n't like this . i really do n't . cane : i do n't like this , either , but i 'm thinking , if i go along with her , i 'll find out how far they want to take this , you know ? and i 'll find out what she wants from me . lily : well , she 's acting like you 're one of the bad guys . cane : well , i have to prove to her i 'm not one of the ad guys . lily : cane , that 's not gon na be easy . she obviously thinks that you have information . otherwise , she would n't be here . cane : ( sighs ) what can i say ? my parents do n't trust me , so they did n't say anything incriminating in front of me , so there 's nothing i can really even say to her . lily : yeah , but chris -- christine could pick up on your suspicions . cane : well , if it gets funky , i 'll stop the interview , okay ? lily : ( sighs ) okay . fine . i guess i 'll ... get some coffee , even though that french roast smells amazing . cane : i 'll put on another pot for you when you get back . it 's gon na be okay . lily : ( chuckles ) okay . ( sighs ) cane : ( groans ) ( inhales deeply ) ( exhales quickly ) chris : you ready ? cane : i have a question first . you 're not just investigating my mother , are you ? you 're investigating me , as well . chris : yea . [ scene_break ] avery : i 'm gon na see what i can find out about that matter we were discussing . victor : you do that . thank you . avery : mm - hmm . excuse me . victor : have a seat , genevieve . leslie . yeah ? genevieve : victor ... victor : mm - hmm . genevieve : has the department of justice contacted you ? victor : mm , no . why ? leslie : well , apparently , they were alerted to alleged discrepancies in genevieve 's accounting ledgers . victor : are you referring to genevieve 's purchase of beauty of nature ? genevieve : well , since the s.e.c . is investigating that already , we assume so , yes . victor : so what does that have to do with me ? how can i be involved ? genevieve : the justice department could broaden its investigation . they could look into your purchase of beauty of nature and my role at newman enterprises . it -- this could be really bad for both of us . victor : hmm . i do n't see that way . i think this is your problem . genevieve : you assured me ... victor : mm - hmm . genevieve : that if i sold you beauty of nature , that you would protect me and my interests . victor : with the emphasis on interest -- business interests , not your legal problems , which you incurred long before you and made our deal , all right ? so , frankly , i do n't see how my getting involved will serve either of us . genevieve : you want me to go down . you do ! 'cause then , you would have beauty of nature free and clear . you would not have to live up to your obligation to give me a job at newman enterprises . very clever . really clever . sic the s.e.c . on me , knowing full well that it would turn into something much worse . victor : you 're beginning to sound paranoid . genevieve : do you think i 'm gon na let the department of justice take me down ? i went up against colin and i won , and i will beat the feds , too . victor : mm - hmm . you 're on your own . [ scene_break ] jack : ash , call me as soon as you can . i 've got some good news . it might even cheer you up . nikki : i recognize that look . that is your `` i outwitted victor newman `` look . jack : oh , no , this is better . i 'm about to beat everyone -- victor , genevieve , the s.e.c . and guess what first prize is ? nikki : i - i 'm almost afraid to . jack : something i have wanted for so long , and finally , it is gon na be mine . nikki : will you tell me what it is ? jack : beauty of nature . [ scene_break ] nick : ( exhales slowly ) sharon : thanks for waiting . nick : i really need to get to the office . sharon : okay . yeah , i wo n't keep you . i just wanted to let you know that i , um , i fell asleep on the couch , and that 's where i spent the night , alone . nick : well , you do n't have to explain anything to me . sharon : no , i - i know i do n't . i just thought there 's no , you know , point to letting you think something that is n't true . nick : okay . you 're not sleeping with my dad . i got it . sharon : i 'm not . w - we are seeing each other , but w - we 're not -- i mean , we 're -- we 're taking it slow . nick : what happens between you and my dad is between the two of you . sharon : i just thought that you and i could move on with our lives without bitterness and resentment . nick : i want that , too . that 's what i 'm doing with phyllis . we 're building something healthy , happy , and strong , for us and for our kids . sharon : and you 're saying i 'm not ? nick : i think you 're doing what 's best for you . [ scene_break ] genevieve : i should have known when you set me up with that federal agent in japan that i could n't trust you . victor : your son rescued you then . maybe he 'll do it again . genevieve : you 're hoping not . victor : what i know is that everyone should fight their own battles , you know ? genevieve : i think the same thing -- if the playing field is level , and it never is with you . victor : maybe i 'm just better at playing the game . genevieve : we 'll see . victor : good luck to you . genevieve : luck ? no , skill . outwitting your opponent . that 's what it takes to win , not luck . victor : you have a nice day . ( cell phone alert chimes ) leslie : oh , no . ( sighs ) genevieve : what ? more bad news ? leslie : ( sighs ) nothing we need to worry about right now . figuring out how we 're gon na handle the justice department is our top priority . genevieve : any thoughts ? leslie : is there anyone else who 'd be willing to help you , someone who could help refute the claims the feds are making ? genevieve : there 's only one person i can think of . [ scene_break ] avery : i just got some news you 're not gon na like . victor : about the justice department 's investigation ? avery : about jack 's lawsuit against genevieve . victor : what about it ? avery : the judge just made a ruling . i 'm afraid there might be a huge setback in your quest to , uh , retain ownership of beauty of nature and a huge victory for jack . [ scene_break ] jack : bigger than huge . if things go as i hope , this will be a victory of epic proportion . nikki : wow . i have not seen you this happy since ... well , since i accepted your proposal . ( chuckles ) jack : nothing could compare to that , but i 'm telling you , just the thought of taking beauty of nature away from victor and genevieve -- nikki : now why are you suddenly so sure that this is gon na happen ? jack : that was my lawyer on the phone earlier . he was leaving the courthouse . the judge was ruling on a motion that genevieve filed to have my lawsuit dismissed , because she felt it was groundless . nikki : but the judge denied her request ? jack : the judge ruled in my favor . she also declared that adam 's sale of beauty of nature was totally legal , which means i can move ahead with my lawsuit , which is totally winnable -- more than winnable . i ca n't lose this . nikki : well , you are confident . jack : honey , this will give me a chance to sit in front of a jury and tell them what genevieve is really about -- how she pretended to love me , how she got me to open up about my deepest feelings , and then used that closeness to find out what my bid for beauty of nature was gon na be . now once they hear from me , they will have no choice but to void that sale and award the company to me . nikki : it still hurts does n't it , what she did to you ? jack : no , this is -- this is business . i should have had that company a long time ago . now it 'll be mine . nikki : well , personally , i thought this lawsuit would take years , so i am thrilled . i - i hope it -- it works out exactly the way you want it to . jack : yeah , you do seem happy for me , but you also seem a little troubled by it . nikki : i was just wondering , um , who else knows about the judge 's ruling ? jack : i have no idea . it just came down . why do you ask ? nikki : i do n't know . i 'm just curious . jack : you 're worried about how victor 's gon na react . nikki : well , yes , i am . [ scene_break ] nick : what you do with your life is no longer any of my business , sharon . i 'm not interested in how you feel about my marrying phyllis or that we 're having another baby , with one exception -- how that affects noah and faith . sharon : ( scoffs ) you think i have n't considered how my seeing victor will affect the children ? nick : i think if you had , you would n't be getting involved with him . sharon : ( scoffs ) nick , we 've already been through this . victor is a good man , and i 'm not embarrassed or ashamed to be with him . nick : he 's my dad , he 's your ex - father - in - law , and he 's your children 's grandfather . you really do n't think a relationship with him is going to affect our kids ? sharon : of course , i do . that 's why victor and i spent a lot of time talking about it last night . we know that this is going to be very difficult on the children . nick : yet that 's not enough to stop you two from being together . sharon : i will help noah and faith navigate through a complex situation . nick : oh , it 's complex ? sharon : nick , life 's messy . i want my kids to know that and be able to deal with it , not live in some fairy - tale land where they ca n't even face reality . nick : that sounds good , in theory . have you spoken to noah ? sharon : no . nick : he 's gon na hear about you and dad . sharon : there 's nothing to hear . i told you , victor and i are taking it slow nick : you 're out in public together . noah 's gon na read about this on some web site or hear about it from abby or kyle . maybe you 're the one who 's living in a fairy tale . [ scene_break ] avery : i sent a junior staffer looking for jack 's lawsuit against genevieve . now judge shaughnessy made a number of critical rulings , most of them in jack 's favor . victor : how does that impact newman enterprises specifically ? avery : not favorably . first of all , she denied genevieve 's request to have the lawsuit thrown out . next , she declared the original sale of beauty of nature as being legal and valid . victor : so if jack can prove that genevieve 's bid was made fraudulently -- avery : which is likely , then beauty of nature would go to the next - highest bidder , and that 's jack . victor : that ca n't happen . avery : okay , look . right now , you own the company , and if genevieve could get out of this legal mess that she 's in , it would stay that way . victor : then let 's help her get out of her legal trouble . avery : well , you 're talking about winning a lawsuit and making the s.e.c . and the justice department allegations just go away . victor : mm - hmm . avery : i do n't know if that 's possible . victor : you make it possible , okay ? i do n't care what it takes . jack abbott ai n't gon na win this . [ scene_break ] nikki : are you upset with me ? jack : i love you . i believe you when you say you love me . nikki : you know that i do . jack : then what 's to be upset about ? nikki : you 're really not worried at all , are you ? you 're not threatened over my concern for victor . jack : one day soon , you will be my wife . that means you will wake up in my bed , in my arms , every day . soon , you wo n't even think of victor , and once i have beauty of nature , i wo n't , either . nikki : yeah , well , do n't kid yourself . you and victor will always have something to battle over . jack : once this lawsuit is over and you and i are married , there will be nothing to fight about . i 'll have everything i want , and victor newman will be nothing but a bad memory ... for both of us . [ scene_break ] lily : maximum sentence for money laundering is 14 years . drug trafficking is not less than five years , not more than 40 years . obstruction of justice is 25 . ( sighs ) cane , god ... [ scene_break ] cane : so why are you really here ? chris : to warn you . cane : because of the sins of my father ? chris : ( scoffs ) the mother this time . cane : last year , i risked my family to help the fbi bust my dad and make sure he gets arrested , deported , and imprisoned , and now you 're gon na come here and you 're gon na talk to me like i 'm a criminal . chris : your father 's in prison , but the millions he made illegally have never been recovered . cane : your mates at the s.e.c . think that my mother used that money to buy beauty of nature . now i told them i do n't know anything about that . chris : well , my coworkers at the department of justice are n't nearly as easygoing as their s.e.c . counterparts . they believe that genevieve was as involved in your father 's operation as he was , and she should pay the same price . cane : so you want to put my mother in prison ? chris : they 'll have no reservations about taking you down to get to her ... cane : i have n't done anything . chris : and they can put a spin on any situation . cane : oh , really ? and what does that mean ? chris : they want you to help them , and they will do whatever they have to convince you to do that . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) cane : ( sighs ) chris : it 's her ? cane , do n't do -- cane , do n't . cane : hello , mom . genevieve : ethan . we need to talk . cane : yeah , we do , do n't we ? you know , it 's funny , uh , you called , 'cause you were just on my mind . genevieve : well , i 'm glad , because i really do need to see you . cane : well , unfortunately , i 'm with someone right now , so , uh , how about we meet later , um , in the park , maybe genevieve : i was thinking something a little bit more private . cane : well , it 's such a beautiful day , so let 's take advantage of that , 'cause you never know when it 's going to rain this time of year , and you know what samantha said . genevieve : that rain brought bad luck ? cane : that 's right , and we want to avoid that at all costs , do n't we ? so i 'll see you in the park . i 'll call you . genevieve : sure . [ scene_break ] genevieve : that was strange . leslie : what ? genevieve : for ethan to have brought up samantha not liking the rain , 'cause she thought it brought bad luck . he hardly ever talks about her , and for him to say that ... he 's trying to tell me something . leslie : what else did he say ? genevieve : um , he said that he was with someone . leslie : maybe the feds got to him already . genevieve : he would n't turn against me . leslie : you have to start thinking realistically . genevieve : no , you have to figure out a way to get me out of this mess , leslie . that is your job . now you call vance and figure something out . leslie : ( sighs ) all right , i will call you if i come up with something . genevieve : when you come up with something . [ scene_break ] chris : you are making a terrible mistake , cane . cane : well , i appreciate the warning , but we 're done . chris : no , we 're not , not until you understand what can happen to you and your family if you do n't cooperate . [ scene_break ] jack : lily ? lily : hi . how are you ? jack : i 'm fine . are you all right ? you look a little upset . lily : um ... ( chuckles ) yeah , just , uh , family problems . jack : genevieve . lily : you know about it ? jack : my lawyer called . lily : right . well , i 'm sure everyone will know soon enough . jack : she 's going down , lily . she brought this on herself . lily : i know . i ... i know , i just -- i do n't want her to take cane down with her , you know ? [ scene_break ] avery : how angry was genevieve when she left ? victor : she 's not usually someone to let you know that . avery : what recourse does she have , in terms of people that would want to help her ? victor : there 's jack , and then there 's her son . avery : well , she 's not on good terms with any of them . victor : well , but , you know , she 's kind of ... persuasive and can be seductive , so usually , she gets what she wants . avery : so do i . victor : that 's why i hired you . avery : well , i 've got our legal team working on the justice department and jack 's lawsuit . victor : mm - hmm . avery : now it 's time for me to work my magic on mrs. atkinson . victor : all right , avery , you keep me posted . avery : i will . nikki : hello , victor . victor : i 'm busy . nikki : yes , i 'm sure you are , but i have some news , and i think its best you heard it from me . victor : i do n't give a damn about your news . you 're gon na marry jack abbott , are n't you ? [ scene_break ] nick : noah , hey , what 's up ? it 's your dad . uh , i have n't talked to you in a couple days . i wanted to see how you 're doing . i suppose you have n't talked to your mother lately , either . you should probably give her a call . i 'm sure she 'd like to hear from you . [ scene_break ] noah : hey , mom . sharon : ( gasps ) ( exhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] cane : you know , that actually sounded like a threat . chris : okay , you know what ? i like you . i think you 're a good man , but this is out of my hands , and you know how investigations like this work . cane : that 's right , with threats and intimidation . i 've seen it all before . chris : you know what ? there 's gon na be a federal grand jury hearing to determine whether your mother was involved in your father 's illegal activities . cane : ( laughs ) a subpoena ? chris : they 're calling you to testify . cane : well , i ca n't tell them what i do n't know , so ... chris : if you do n't give them the information they want to indict your mother , they will deport you . cane : so i either have to put my mother in prison or lose my family . [ scene_break ] jack : wait , why would genevieve 's problems affect cane ? lily : well , christine blair came by our place this morning and wanted to talk to cane ab -- you know , never mind . it ... ( chuckles ) jack : lily , i ... justice department ? sentencing guidelines ? is genevieve being investigated by the justice department ? [ scene_break ] genevieve : i want it made clear that the allegations made against me by the s.e.c . and the justice department are baseless , and i want to read that report before it goes out . today . good . thanks . genevieve : ms. clark . avery : i was told i 'd find you here . genevieve : did victor send you ? avery : i 'm here on his behalf . genevieve : that 's funny , because he just told m that we had nothing further to discuss . avery : well , things have changed . [ scene_break ] nikki : you know . how do you know this ? victor : i was at the hospital and i heard jack abbott propose , and i heard you say that you loved him and always will . nikki : oh , my god . victor : do you deny it ? are you gon na marry that obnoxious son of a bitch ? nikki : yes , but that 's not -- victor : then we are done . are you out of your mind ? nikki : so he thinks ... oh , my god , that 's why he 's with sharon . ( sighs ) [ next_on ] noah : are you back with adam ? sharon : i 've been seeing victor . chloe : we would love for you to join , except we do n't want you to . chelsea : thanks anyway , but i 'm not here to eat . i 'm here to work . devon : it 's just loving you back , i ca n't go there right now . | nick advises sharon to think about how her relationship with victor will affect noah and faith . sharon tells nick that she knows it will be tough for noah and faith to accept that she is having a relationship with victor , but sharon is convinced she can help her kids navigate through this rough time . sharon is surprised when she arrives home and sees noah there . it looks like she will have to start helping noah deal with the news of her relationship with victor a bit sooner then she had planned . jack is thrilled when the judge rules that adam 's sale of beauty of nature is legal which means that his lawsuit against genevieve can proceed , and he stands a good chance of getting beauty of nature . |
billy : you know ... i could get used to you working from home . victoria : mm ... billy : i also think that now might be a great time for a coffee break . you know what i 'm saying ? coffee break ? want to take a coffee break ? victoria : i ca n't , billy . i ca n't right now , okay ? i just ca n't . billy : are you still upset with me for coming home late last night ? victoria : i just -- i have a lot on my mind . billy : [ sighs ] okay . well , tonight i 'm gon na come early , and hannah 's gon na watch johnny at her place , and you and i -- we 're gon na take a trip down to pleasure island . do n't worry about packing a lot of clothes . victoria : that sounds nice . billy : nice ? that -- that -- that -- that sounds ... nice ? really ? that 's what you 're gon na say to me ? victoria : listen , i 'm sorry , okay ? i just -- i ca n't stop thinking about something that adam said the other day . billy : what did he say ? did he say that he is a complete and total ass ? 'cause i can be on board with that . victoria : no . he said that i should be careful digging up secrets because you never know what you 'll find . billy : who even knows what that means , really ? that just sounds like a bunch of random words strung together . victoria : he 's implying that he knows a secret . he knows something that can hurt us . billy : well , the thing about adam is that he is a pathological liar , so no worries . victoria : i exposed a scheme of his , which he found amusing to no end , but then , all of a sudden , things turned serious . billy : yeah . victoria : and he was n't bluffing , billy . billy : he 's messing with you . do n't let him mess with you . victoria : i wo n't . i 'm not . and his empty threats are not going to stop me . but i just wonder what information he could have to blackmail us with . [ scene_break ] [ chelsea remembering ] adam : chelsea , see if you can look me in the eyes and tell me honestly that you do n't regret leaving me . i would have given you everything . you could have had everything . [ back to present ] dylan : are you sure adam did n't get to you earlier ? chelsea : i 've dealt with bigger jerks than him . [ chuckles ] no , actually , that 's not true . i have n't , but i 'll be fine . dylan : i 've seen your `` fine , `` and this does n't look like it . chelsea : adam thinks that he can hurt me , but as far as i 'm concerned , he is completely out of my life . dylan : that 's what you say . but we both know there 's something that 's always gon na connect the two of you . [ scene_break ] kevin : can i get you anything else ? chloe : uh , i 'll take an honest husband . oh , right . you do n't serve that here . kevin : how long are you gon na punish me for this ? chloe : for the actual stealing or for letting me spend the night in jail with a bunch of drug dealers , hookers , and shoplifters ? kevin : chloe , i said i was sorry . and i said that i will do anything to make this up to you . just tell me that you can forgive me . chloe : you know , i might have been able to . but then finding out that you 're doing it just for the thrill -- kevin : okay , hold on a second . i admit , yeah , i got a buzz from doing this , but that is not the only reason i did it . look , this place is in serious financial trouble . chloe : then sell it . pay off the loan . i can support us until you can . kevin : well , that is not soul - destroying or ego - crushing at all . chloe : oh , but being a felon -- that 's totally uplifting . kevin : [ sighs ] chloe , my life has been one dismal failure after another . i am not adding crimson lights to that list . chloe : would you stop lying to yourself ? if you stay in debt , you 'll just find another excuse to keep on stealing . kevin : that is not true . chloe : just go . pretend - payback your debt to society . and tell chavez thanks for nothing . [ sighs ] [ door opens ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] leslie : so , what , did lily say something to make you think she has feelings for you ? tyler : [ sighs ] she started to , and then she kind of caught herself , tried to take it back . leslie : maybe you just misunderstood . tyler : no , when i told lily that i was resigning from jabot , it was pretty obvious that she felt like she was losing more than just a co - worker . leslie : okay , even if you 're right -- and that 's a big `` if `` -- it still does n't mean you have a chance with her . [ scene_break ] cane : okay . all right . let 's go over the details of the new biotech division , okay ? jill : do n't you and lily need to get home ? lily : no , i have to meet my dad and fill him in on the photo shoot and tell him that tyler quit . jill : do you think he 'll be upset ? lily : yeah . tyler is the creative genius behind the fashion campaign , so it 's a big loss for everyone . cane : i think you 'll survive . you 're pretty amazing yourself . lily : i do n't know about that , but ... [ both laugh ] i 'll see you at home , okay ? cane : love you . bye . lily : bye , jill . jill : bye , honey . cane : [ sighs ] so ... jill : mm . cane : ... where do you want to start ? jill : how about we start with your marriage ? cane : [ sighs ] jill : i saw your reaction just now when lily was talking about tyler . cane : well , she 's worried she wo n't be able to handle the workload without him . jill : and that 's what they were discussing before -- her not wanting tyler to leave jabot ? cane : listen , this is gon na be a huge fashion launch , okay ? and tyler 's walking away right in the middle of a campaign , all right ? she 's -- she 's upset . it 's natural . jill : yeah . it just seemed like more than a business disagreement . that 's all . cane : listen , why are you making more out of this ? what , are you trying to distract me from my work at chancellor ? jill : i would expect that from katherine but not from you . cane : well , is it true ? is that not what you 're doing ? jill : what i 'm doing is showing you that i care about you . i do n't want you to get hurt . [ scene_break ] leslie : we 've been through a lot -- finding out about what really happened to mom , reuniting with dad , then losing him . i had neil . you turned to lily . tyler : she 's been a good friend . leslie : oh , it went way beyond that for you . tyler : lily listens , all right ? she listens with her heart . leslie : oh , my goodness , tyler . come on . stop it . really . i understand that it 's hard to avoid the trap of thinking that kind of compassion means something else , but it would be a mistake to open your heart to her . tyler : you know , for years , you 've been after me to , what , let out all of the -- the hurt and the anger and the pain i 've been feeling . i finally start to , and , what , now you want me to just push it all back down ? leslie : no , i want you to talk to someone -- a friend , a therapist , me -- anybody but lily . ty , she ca n't be the one you go to , especially if she 's starting to feel something for you . she 's got two little kids . tyler : yeah , i know . leslie : do you want her family to be destroyed by an affair , like ours was ? tyler : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] lily : i still do n't understand why somebody would want to make your journal public . neil : obviously to cause some trouble for leslie and me . lily : well , i 'm glad you guys were able to work through it . neil : yeah , me too . so , the launch of chelsea 's line -- i got the pictures that you sent . very impressive . the whole campaign is . it 's fresh , it 's new , exciting , just like tyler promised . lily : good . uh ... well , too bad that tyler wo n't be able to see it through . neil : what are you talking about ? lily : tyler resigned . he feels that he wants to move in a new direction . neil : what happened with you two ? lily : oh , my god , dad . there is nothing to worry about . neil : okay . so , about the campaign -- you want me to get devon to help you ? lily : well , devon has good ideas , but he 's not into fashion , and i know how huge this campaign is for you that you need to have the right team working on it . neil : and you do n't think that 's you and devon ? lily : honestly , no , i do n't . neil : mm - hmm . mm . all right . there is another way to go , then . [ scene_break ] victoria : what brings you over in the middle of the day ? no deals to close ? no stockholder meetings ? victor : hopefully , i 've seen the last of those . victoria : so , you and adam are going ahead with your plans to buy back the company ? victor : soon , it 'll be back in newman hands . victoria : yours and adam 's . so , that 's it , then . you 've chosen him over me . [ scene_break ] adam : billy . can i get you something ? billy : no , this is not a social call . adam : well , thank god for that . billy : this is a `` do n't make me beat the ever - loving hell out of you `` call . adam : be careful . billy : [ chuckling ] really ? okay . `` be careful . `` adam : what have i done to incite such ire , billy ? billy : one , tough guy , that 's the amount of warnings you 're gon na get . stop playing head games with my wife . adam : and i thought my intentions were perfectly clear . you get her to back off , and things do n't blow up at billy 's house . billy : first , do not make jokes about houses blowing up . i mean , come on . and , second , you got nothing on us , so leave my wife alone . adam : i 've got nothing on you , huh ? okay . well , that must mean that you went to my sister and you told her how you won a restaurant while playing a poker game . billy : victoria 's not gon na get upset that i sat down with a group of friends and i played poker one time . adam : well , if by `` friends `` you mean professional gamblers and by `` one time , `` you mean many more than that , sure . billy : [ sighs ] that was a one - time thing . no big deal . adam : one time , huh ? so , that was n't you last week at ken 's suite , sitting at a table ? heard you won 80 grand . well done . you 're an addict , billy . billy : and you do n't know what the hell you 're talking about , adam . adam : maybe i do n't know what i 'm talking about . maybe victoria 's just not gon na give you a free pass for lying . i mean , you 've done it so much , you know ? what , there 's that `` stolen baby you bought off the black market `` thing ? billy : mm - hmm . adam : there 's the illegitimate pregnancy in myanmar . let 's not forget the fact that my father was in los angeles and you neglected to tell victoria about that . that 's kind of a biggie , so , yeah , i do n't know . hey , maybe i do n't give her enough credit . maybe she 's more forgiving than i thought she was . so , what we should do is call her , and we 'll find out together . billy : what do we need to do to keep your big mouth shut ? [ scene_break ] victoria : you refuse to accept billy , and adam -- adam , who has done nothing but hurt our family -- he 's suddenly your golden child . victor : sweetheart ... come to your senses . i think adam has proved worthy of being a newman by taking a bullet for me . billy boy is billy boy . victoria : on the fateful day of your wedding , when saint adam was shot , billy saved us all by defusing that bomb . victor : sweetheart , he saved himself , as well , and i 'm grateful for that . but adam risked his own life in order to save mine . i think that there 's a difference . victoria : you 're just never gon na give billy any credit for that , are you ? amazing , dad . [ sighs ] and speaking of credit , where did you get the money to buy back newman ? because i know it did n't come from me , and nick and abby refused you . victor : i 've raised most of the capital . victoria : and where did you get the rest ? victor : adam secured it . victoria : from where ? victor : why does it matter ? victoria : i 'm surprised that it does n't matter to you , dad . are you that desperate to get newman enterprises back that you would take money from adam , who 's probably stolen it from little old ladies living off social security ? victor : why do you insist on thinking the worst of him ? victoria : because he 's adam ! he wants me to think the worst of him . victor : sweetheart , i was honestly hoping that by getting my company back ... we 'd get our family together again . victoria : well , i 'm sorry . that 's never gon na happen with adam in the picture . victor : [ sighs ] i do n't want to fight with you . i want you by my side , as we 've always dreamt . and now , more than ever ... i need you to be by my side . victoria : you do n't trust adam any more than i do . [ scene_break ] adam : victoria already told you what i need . otherwise , you would n't be here . billy : yes . you want her to stop trying to dig up dirt to discredit you . adam : well , she made the mistake of going and hiring an investigator that happened to be my investigator . so , who knows who she 'd hire next ? and i just do n't like being investigated . billy : you must have one nasty secret you do n't want uncovered , then . adam : like a gambling addiction i want to keep from my wife ? billy : this is a one - for - one trade . i get victoria off your back , and then you keep your mouth shut . adam : my house , my rules . billy : then you can forget it . adam : okey - dokey . so , i guess , uh , you want to be there when i give her the call , break the news to her , or should i give you some time to get the hell out of dodge ? billy : adam , speak plain . what is it that you want ? adam : get her off my back , billy . you guys need to focus -- concentrate on adding another rug rat to your collection . let me run newman . get her off my back . [ scene_break ] alex : we got the coffee station over there , but you ca n't have any , and this is where you 'll be working . kevin : excellent . so , you have anything specific in mind ? alex : oh , yeah . kevin : what 's that ? alex : those are unpaid parking tickets . i want you to enter them into the computer . [ whistling ] kevin : data entry ? that 's my job ? alex : oh , it 'll be fun . i got like 20 more boxes in the file room . kevin : hold on a second . the judge said i was gon na be designing anti - hacking software for the department . alex : once we know we can trust you , and who knows how long that 'll take , right ? kevin : you 're gon na make this as miserable for me as you can , are n't you ? alex : got to be better than what you 're dealing with at home . [ clicks tongue ] on his way . [ scene_break ] chloe : past due . past due . [ sighs ] pass me a knife so i can kill kevin . [ sighs ] hi . um , my name is chloe fisher . i got your card from a friend . uh , well , my husband and i -- we own a coffee house , crimson lights . we 'd like to get it appraised . [ scene_break ] dylan : i did n't mean to freak you out by what i just said . chelsea : `` hi , chelsea `` can freak me out these days ? dylan : i just hope you do n't misunderstand what i 'm saying about you and adam having a connection . i just know when you give your heart like that to somebody , a piece of it stays with them and a piece of them stays with you , too . chelsea : maybe i should undergo an exorcism , huh ? maybe there 's some kind of special surgery . dylan : look at the up side . if he had n't made you so miserable ... we would n't be raising a kid together . chelsea : i should have told you right away that you were the baby 's father . dylan : you know what ? madame miranda does n't know jack , after all . i 'm not upset because you did n't tell me sooner . chelsea : i wanted to . i was just really confused . dylan : it 's okay . it 's okay . i - i understand . chelsea : i did n't know men like you existed . i just read about them in books when i was a kid . dylan : oh , no , chelsea . i am no -- no prince charming , that 's for sure . chelsea : you are to me . dylan : here 's the truth . i look terrible in tights . chelsea : [ laughs ] dylan : i do . [ both laugh ] chelsea : well , i 'm sure -- i 'm sure fatherhood looks really , really good on you . dylan : i do n't have a crystal ball to see into the future , but i can tell you ... that i am gon na love this child . and i also can tell you that you and junior are hungry . chinese . chinese ? chelsea : you 're good . yeah . dylan : yeah . i 'll be back . chelsea : okay . dylan : [ chuckles ] chelsea : really good . do n't forget the kung pao chicken . dylan : do n't -- uh ... [ door closes ] adam : always was your favorite . [ scene_break ] cane : all right , here 's a list of the world 's top medical research companies . any of these would be a great acquisition for chancellor . i 'll have alicia send you a copy of this , okay ? she 's also going to send you drugs , doctors , and disease studies . but i want you to do your own data , okay ? i want this to be a passion project for you . i want it to come from your heart . jill : mm . okay . so , that 's the game plan , then , huh ? you 're gon na focus on what 's important to my heart so that you can avoid what 's going on in yours . cane : jill . jill : do n't `` jill `` me . you made me love you like a son . now i 'm gon na talk to you like a mother . cane : i do n't want to talk about this . jill : oh , i 'm sure you do n't , but you 're not leaving here until we do talk about -- not about doctors or research facilities . cane : i really do n't want to talk about lily and tyler . jill : have you seen the way tyler looks at your wife ? cane : yes , i 've seen the way he looks at my wife , and he looks at women like that . he looks at all women like that . jill : and you 're okay with that ? cane : the guy 's a player , and she is not interested . jill : so , you 're gon na tell me that you 're not worried , huh ? cane : i trust my wife . jill : [ sighs ] darling , you tell me that you have never once been concerned about what 's going on between the two of them , and i 'll drop this . [ scene_break ] neil : what do you think ? lily : i totally agree . i think this is the best way to go . neil : i 'm glad you think so . lily : look , i know how important this campaign is for you , and i just -- i want it to be a success . neil : darling , you are what matters most to me . lily : well , i think that this is gon na be the best for all of us -- if it works . if . neil : you think it wo n't ? lily : there 's only one way to find out . neil : okay . you want me to take care of it ? lily : uh , no . no . i - i have it covered . neil : all right . i got to run . call me if you need me , as always . lily : okay . neil : i love you . lily : love you , too . neil : all right , baby . lily : [ clears throat ] tyler , it 's , um -- it 's me . i need to see you , so can you meet me at on the boulevard ? [ scene_break ] adam : `` bring a tacky fair prize to work `` day ? chelsea : you know , when we were married , you were so busy with sharon and newman , i hardly saw you , and now you just keep popping up . what is it this time ? adam : would you believe that , uh ... i came to apologize for being a jerk earlier ? chelsea : no . not for a second . adam : well , that 's why i came with more than an apology . i do n't know if you 've heard , but i bought the penthouse from my father . chelsea : why should i care ? adam : well , it 's vacant , chelsea , and , uh ... you 're expanding your family . i figured you and dylan could have a place to settle in . chelsea : no , thanks . dylan has a place of his own he 's renovating , and i 'll -- i 'll figure something out . adam : yeah , well , you better hurry up . looks like things are moving along a little faster than you thought . chelsea : well , you know what they say . when a woman 's happy , she shows earlier . adam : you trying to say you were n't happy when you were carrying our child ? chelsea : there is no point in looking back , adam . adam : speaking of looking back , i did just that , thinking about how we tried to work things out . chelsea : tried and failed . adam : not for want of trying . we made love nearly every night . chelsea : what 's your point ? adam : that was a few months ago , chelsea -- just a few months back -- and if someone were to do the math -- chelsea : are you implying that this baby is yours ? adam : is it ? chelsea : [ laughs ] adam : chelsea , look at me . tell me the truth . are you carrying my baby ? [ scene_break ] [ keyboard clacking ] alex : [ slurping ] kevin : you know , it 's gon na be hard for us to build a trusting relationship with you watching everything that i 'm doing . alex : but we 're learning so much about each other . right ? and that 's -- that 's the big reward , i think . neil : detective chavez . alex : [ sighs ] mr. winters . what can i do for you ? neil : listen , i want to speak to you about my case . alex : i told you already -- we do n't have anything new , and when we do , i will call you . neil : it does n't matter if you do n't have anything . i have something new . leslie : hey . hey . neil . i got your message . neil : hi , sweetie . i was just about to tell the detective here another entry from my journal was posted on the gc buzz . alex : you sure about that ? neil : would i be standing here in front of you if i was n't ? some of it was word for word what i wrote . listen , we have to shut that site down . leslie : look , look . i looked into it . if what they 're printing is true , there 's really nothing you can do about it . neil : do you understand ? do you understand what i 'm saying -- that innocent people are being hurt by this ? do you ? leslie : neil . who 's the post about this time ? [ scene_break ] victor : johnny all right ? victoria : he 's fine . victor : wo n't be long till i get him his first pony . victoria : do n't try to distract me , dad . victor : not trying to do that . victoria : all right , then . please answer my question . i want to know if you 're having second thoughts about trusting adam . victor : the fact that i want you by my side does n't mean that i 've lost faith in him , okay ? victoria : okay . well , that 's not exactly an endorsement , dad . victor : sweetheart , adam is doing everything he can to help me get my company back . victoria : and push me out in the process . victor : but that 's not true . i asked you to join us , and you refused . victoria : daddy , you just wanted my money . victor : sweetheart , how can you say that ? i do n't need your money now . i still want you by my side at newman . can we stop this fighting ? let 's work this out somehow . victoria : how ? how are we supposed to do that ? victor : just sit down with me and adam , and we 'll work out some solution . victoria : i ca n't . i ca n't do it tonight . i 've got plans tonight . victor : sweetheart , you do n't have plans tonight . nonsense . billy boy can wait . this ca n't . i 've always wanted you by my side , okay ? without you , this company will not be the kind of legacy that i want to leave for my children or for my grandchildren . please meet with adam and me . victoria : all right . i 'll think about it . victor : i want you to think hard , okay ? [ smooches ] [ sighs ] i love you . victoria : i love you . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : this is not your baby , adam . i do n't know where you would come up with a crazy idea like that , but -- adam : those times you showed up to talk to me , you had to tell me something so important and then you had to back off ? you were gon na tell me you were pregnant , were n't you ? chelsea : that 's ridiculous . adam : and then you flipped out earlier at the mere suggestion of us being a family if that were my baby . chelsea : i flipped out because you are an arrogant jerk who thinks i spend every waking moment wishing i never left you . adam : i would have given everything to you -- you and that child . chelsea : oh , we have everything ! [ sighs ] adam : this is punishment , is n't it ? i hurt you , and so you 're denying me the one thing that is so important to me , chelsea , and you know that . chelsea : stop it ! stop it , adam ! stop ! you have to accept it , okay ? you have to accept the fact that this is n't your baby . adam : i do n't have to accept anything , okay ? i do n't have to accept anything if i do n't want to . i want to be the one to give you that bear ! i should be the one out getting you chinese ! that should be me , chelsea ! chelsea : it 's not , though , adam . adam : we could have had so much . we could have had a real family . chelsea : you chose newman enterprises , so do n't you dare come to me now , pretending like you did n't , okay ? ! that company is your family ! adam : if i find out that that 's my child , chelsea , so help me -- chelsea : it 's not ! it 's not ! get it through your head ! this is not your baby ! dylan : what 's going on ? chelsea : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] billy : honey ! [ singsong voice ] i got something for you ! [ keys jingling ] billy : [ sighs ] [ keys thud ] billy : [ normal voice ] `` billy , hannah took johnny . i have a meeting . v. `` a meeting with who ? [ scene_break ] chelsea : adam was just leaving . dylan : i think that 's a great idea . adam : enjoy your kung pao . chelsea : i think he -- i think he got the message . dylan : that he 's not the baby 's father ? i heard the end of the conversation . chelsea : adam 's ... having a hard time accepting reality . dylan : maybe he 's just starting to realize what he gave up . chelsea : he made his choice . dylan : what about you ? any regrets ? chelsea : everything 's worked out for the best . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] chloe : mmm ! what do i smell ? is that -- is that chinese food ? dylan : there 's enough for two . chloe : oh , well , i do n't want to bother you guys . you guys eat . dylan : no , no . actually , i think chelsea could use a friend right now . chloe : you sure ? chelsea : thank you . dylan : lots of hot sauce in there . chloe : see ? now , i told you everything would work out once you found your perfect baby daddy . chelsea : things are not working out . everything is about to blow up . chloe : you were just making goo - goo eyes at each other . look -- he got you food , extra spicy . chelsea : adam was just here , asking if the baby is his . [ sighs ] he 's gon na find out the truth , just like i knew he would . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] cane : the first time tyler looked at lily , he practically undressed her with his eyes , and i just wanted to just -- i wanted to smash him . jill : i do n't know how you restrained yourself . cane : because lily has kept reassuring me that they are just friends . jill , i became this jealous , suspicious person , and i hated it . i hated it , and lily hated it , so you know what ? i realized i just ... have to trust . i trust her . jill : you do realize , do n't you , that a guy like tyler is not gon na give up ? cane : i do n't think it matters , because lily loves me . and she 's committed to our marriage , and she 's committed to our kids . jill : absolutely . but i 'll bet you 're glad they 're not working together anymore , huh ? [ scene_break ] lily : thank you for coming . tyler : yeah . you know , i was actually surprised to hear from you ... after our talk at the club . lily : well , i was surprised when you told me that you had feelings for me . tyler : [ sighs ] lily : look , i 'm really sorry about how i reacted and what i said . tyler : i 'm not . lily : tyler , it does n't mean that -- tyler : lily , i know , all right ? so , what 'd you call me for ? lily : i told my dad that you quit . tyler : well , he was probably relieved . lily : no , he was as upset as i am . tyler , you 're really important to this campaign , and we ca n't do it without you . is there any way that you will change your mind and come back ? tyler : i ca n't . lily : yeah . i thought you would say that , so i have a proposition for you . [ scene_break ] leslie : this post is about lily . [ keyboard clacking ] neil : [ sighs ] `` cane 's told lily so many lies , she does n't know what to believe . she needs to be able to trust someone . that 's why she turned to daniel . `` yeah . these are my words . the rest of it , though -- it 's garbage . alex : all right , do you mind ? may i ? neil : go ahead . alex : thank you . `` it seems lily will use any excuse to cheat on her husband . a little rough spot in her marriage , and she 's looking for someone other than cane to console her . she does n't want realism . she wants magic . with two kids and two careers between them , i have to wonder how long it 'll be before lily once again is seeking the comfort she ca n't find at home . `` neil : someone took my private thoughts and turned them into something hurtful and ugly . leslie : who would want to do this to lily ? alex : look , we tried to track down the person who posted the first one , and the guy who manages the gc buzz said he got an e - mail from an anonymous source . neil : detective , call me crazy , but is n't there a way to find this anonymous source ? kevin : of course there is , neil . all you have to do is trace the i.p . address and find out where it originated . alex : unh - unh ! slow down ! in order to do that , you would have to hack the e - mail , which is illegal . kevin : oops . gosh , i wish you 'd said that a minute ago , detective , 'cause i 've already done it . the domain is registered to newbiz , incorporated . neil : that 's impossible . hold on a minute . let me see that . kevin : look . it 's right there -- capital `` n , `` capital `` e , `` capital `` w , `` `` biz . `` looks like an acronym to me . if we could just figure out what it means . neil : no , it ca n't -- there 's got to be a mistake here . kevin : [ chuckles ] no . i know how to hack . alex : whoa ! hey ! you might want to shut up about that at a police station . neil : kevin , you 're wrong ! you have to be wrong ! alex : why do you keep saying that , mr. winters ? neil : [ sighs ] uh , because ... `` n - e - w `` stands for `` neil ellis winters . `` that 's me . this is my -- this is my corporation ! [ scene_break ] lily : you know how important this campaign is for jabot and for my dad , and if this thing fails -- tyler : it wo n't . lily : it could if you 're not there . tyler : you know why i left . lily : yeah , because of your feelings for me . what if i was n't there ? tyler : what are you saying ? lily : what i 'm saying is if i walk away from the project , will you come back ? [ scene_break ] billy : [ humming ] [ cell phone rings ] billy : [ sighs ] hey , ken . what 's up ? nope . no way . well , because there 's a new rule at my restaurant -- no more poker . no , ken , not even in the back room . i -- i do n't know . you figure it out , okay ? because i have more important things to worry about . thank you , ken . [ scene_break ] victoria : i know you 're from out of town , so you probably do n't know that much about my family . p.i . : i 'd have to be out a terrible investigator to not know much about the newmans . victoria : good . that 's what i want to hear . so , you know that my brother adam is running the business with my father . and i want for that to be a temporary situation . p.i . : how can i help ? victoria : my brother is hiding something . p.i . : how do you know that ? victoria : because it 's what he does . he 's gone to great lengths to cover it up . he had the last investigator that i hired hand me false information , and i do n't want that to happen again . i need you to be thorough , fast , and undetected . can you do that ? p.i . : i think you know the answer . victoria : because i need solid , reliable information that i can use against my brother , and i need it now . [ scene_break ] dylan : [ sighs ] adam : wow . another one . i 'm gon na have to have a chat with my doorman . dylan : you ca n't talk with chelsea anymore . adam : well , that would be between me and my ex . dylan : there 's nothing between chelsea and you . adam : is the protective father in you coming out ? dylan : you had your chance to have a family with chelsea , and you just threw it away . it 's my family now . back off . adam : or ? dylan : there is no `` or . `` [ scene_break ] chelsea : just when things were starting to go well with dylan . he loves this baby . and i just -- i know that he would be a better father than adam . chloe : godzilla would be better than adam . chelsea : what if he demands a paternity test ? adam has money and power and the law on his side . i wo n't be able to stop him . chloe : that 's it . chelsea : what ? chloe : if adam is gon na try to take this to court , then you need to tip the scales of justice in your favor . chelsea : how ? chloe : by legalizing dylan 's role in the baby 's life . chelsea : well , i already plan to have his name on the birth certificate . chloe : not enough . you have to get dylan to marry you . [ scene_break ] adam : dr. mallory , this is adam newman . we met during my wife 's last pregnancy -- chelsea . uh ... i have some questions , some concerns about her current pregnancy . [ next_on ] traci : when things do n't work out between you and jack , it may drive him back to using pills . nikki : do not start a war with adam . he will not hesitate to strike back . adam : i 'm trying to screw you out of being part of the company , dad . victor : well , is n't that what you 've always wanted ? | at the abbott house , victoria reminds victor what happened the night of their wedding . victoria asks victor where the money came from that adam received to buy back newman and make it privately owned . victor lets victoria know that he needs her by his side . at the newman home , billy lets adam know that he will get victoria off his back in exchange for him keeping quiet about the poker game . alex shows kevin where he will be working at the police department . kevin is less than enthused . chloe goes through the mail and sees that it is all bills . chloe makes a phone call . dylan and chelsea discuss how adam treated her during their recent conversation . dylan goes to get her some mexican food when adam pays her a visit and wants to know if the child she is carrying is really his . chelsea does n't really know how to answer . |
[ door opens ] nick : hey . there you are . i was worried . where were you ? sharon : i ... i went to see mariah . do n't say it , okay ? i know that you do n't want me anywhere near her . nick : well , can you blame me ? sharon , look at you . you 're obviously upset . what did she say to you ? sharon : nothing . i did n't see her . the desk clerk told me that the police came and took her away in handcuffs . nick : she was arrested ? what happened ? sharon : i do n't know . nick : well , i ca n't say i 'm surprised . sharon : i 'm not gon na pass judgment until i talk to mariah . devon : hey , i thought jabot was reimbursing us for the flowers we ordered for the fashion show . cane : uh , hilary 's supposed to take care of that . devon : well , she 's probably been too busy . cane : no . the , uh , check cleared yesterday . devon : really ? cane : uh - huh . devon : she 's amazing . she , uh , can walk the runway , pay the bills , and still has time to do -- cane : hey , neil . neil : hey . good morning . devon : hey . you here for a breakfast meeting ? neil : actually , no . i came by to talk to you and your sister . i would have been by here sooner , but seeing how things went down the other day , i figured i 'd give you two some time to cool off . devon : oh , you mean when you told us you 're sleeping with the woman who tried to destroy our family ? neil : very dramatic , devon . i see we 're picking up right where we left off . devon : oh , i mean , did you really think a few days would change how lily and i feel about you being with hilary ? hilary : aah ! lily : get your skinny butt out of bed , because we have some things to settle . dylan : i know . i 'm sorry i ca n't be in the front row at `` the talk `` cheering you on . yeah , i ca n't wait to see it later . good luck , okay ? just -- just call me , uh , call me after the taping . bye . i 'll get the barista to help you . leslie : okay , so you heard ian 's case is n't being retried . dylan : yeah , yeah , i heard . leslie : i have never felt so bad about getting a client a mistrial . dylan : it 's a little late for regrets , leslie . ian 's free . he 's not gon na pay for what he 's done , and that 's that . leslie : maybe not . dylan : do you know something about ian i should know ? [ siren wails ] ian : [ groaning ] paul : ian . ian : p - paul ? paul : paramedics are on the way . ian : [ groans ] paul : can you tell me who did this to you ? ian : [ groans ] nikki : victor , i need to speak to you . victor : come in . nikki : i know what you did , and you need to undo it . victor : too late for that . nikki : no , it is n't . all you have to do is call the bank . victor : the bank ? nikki : yes , the bank . the place where i found out that you had cancelled all of our joint accounts and my private account . did you really think that by cutting me off financially , i would come home to you ? tyler : hey . abby : hey ! thank you . yummy . so good . [ humming ] tyler : [ laughs ] okay , it 's way too early for you -- abby : for popcorn ? tyler : for you to be this happy . abby : no , it is long overdue , if you ask me . it has been months since i have seen a movie or eaten popcorn or done anything without your ex , who shall not be named , casting a big , ugly shadow over us . tyler : okay . abby : [ humming ] tyler : so , did you ever find out how your dad convinced mariah to -- abby : mnh - mnh . no , we are not saying her name . and what difference does it make ? that witch could have flown off her broomstick , for all i care . i will be happy as long as we never see or hear from her ever again . [ cell phone rings ] abby : mariah . nick : [ sighs ] sharon : what did you find out ? nick : she was picked up for charges pending against her in portland . sharon : in oregon ? nick : yes . she was extradited . sharon : what were the charges ? nick : breaking and entering , burglary . i know you 're upset . she looks like cassie . you wanted her to act like her , too . sharon : she is in so many ways . nick : but she 's not , sharon . mariah is a criminal . she 's a thief . sharon : i hate to think of her locked up someplace alone . nick : she is obviously where she belongs . sharon : we do n't know that she 's guilty . and if she is , you do n't know what led her to steal . she could have been desperate . she told me she did n't have any family or anyone to go to . that 's why i gave her money . nick : you gave her money ? sharon : she was robbed . nick : she robbed you . sharon : i wanted to help her . nick : sharon , she is using her resemblance to cassie to take advantage of you . sharon : she does n't have anyone else . nick : i do n't care . i do not want this girl anywhere in your life . sharon : well , i ca n't just cut her off . nick : you have to , sharon , because if you do n't , then she 's gon na do exactly what my dad paid her to do . she will destroy you . victor : i know denying you access to your bank account is not gon na force you to come back home . nikki : well , then restore my accounts immediately . victor : oh , yeah ? too late for that . nikki : why is that ? victor : because you insist on living in close proximity to that bastard ian ward , and i will do everything in my power to protect you from being bothered by him . nikki : and how does this do that ? victor : oh , really ? he 's a con artist . he 's after your money , got it ? and if you ca n't have access to your account , he ca n't extort it from you , now can he ? nikki : well , victor , i 'm not gon na live like a child begging you for money . victor : that 's a silly thing to say . you know i take care of you . nikki : yes , that 's true . you do . well , i 'll tell you one thing . victor : what ? nikki : ian is after more than money . victor : [ sighs ] leslie : [ sighs ] is this a bribe ? dylan : this is just coffee . leslie : okay , good . because as much as i might want to tell you about anything ian and i discussed , i just -- i ca n't . dylan : you know , i would like to think that somebody who convinces judges and juries that their clients are n't guilty even when they do n't believe it themselves would be able to find a way around keeping a slimy client 's confidence . leslie : i do n't like ian , dylan , okay ? i do n't . i do n't like what he 's done to people , and i especially do n't like how he 's tormenting you and nikki . dylan : well , then tell me -- tell me what he 's hiding . [ cell phone rings ] leslie : i 'm sorry . i - i have to take this . uh , yeah . ty , what 's up ? when ? slow -- slow down . slow down . give me the details . dylan mcavoy ? dylan : yeah ? chief williams wants you to come down to the station . dylan : why ? he has some questions about an assault on ian ward . dylan : oh , no , that was , uh , that was weeks ago . ian decided not to press charges . mr. ward was attacked again last night . he claims you did it . neil : what can i say ? i 'm sorry that you found out that hilary and i are dating the way you did . devon : is that what you 're calling it ? you guys are `` dating `` ? cane : all right , look , you got to admit it came as a bit of a shock , especially for lily . neil : okay , listen , i knew it was gon na be hard for her . that 's why i wanted to talk to her in private about this . devon : you really think that 's gon na make much of a difference ? neil : well , maybe not , but lily 's got to let go of all this anger and bitterness that she 's feeling . cane : see , i do n't see that happening , 'cause hilary tried to break our marriage up . neil : you know , you two , maybe you 've forgotten that i was right there watching this whole thing up close and personal . she tried to destroy all of us , did n't she ? yeah , she made some mistakes out of pain and grief . but there 's something called forgiveness . and maybe you all ought to try it . i know a side of hilary that you have n't seen . devon : [ scoffs ] neil : she 's a great person . she 's loving , she 's caring . i can tell you -- devon : all right , all right ! thank you ! we do n't need you to tell us how great hilary is ! neil : i would expect that reaction from your sister , but not you , son . i thought you had a different opinion of her . i thought you two were becoming friends . devon : no , she 's not a friend of mine . she 's not the woman i thought she was at all . hilary : when are you gon na give this a rest ? ! lily : when you stop -- hilary : save it , okay ? ! your brother already covered all of the name - calling ! user , opportunist . lily : how about `` bitch `` ? hilary : he was a little more classy than that . lily : he might be just afraid to call you out . hilary : for what ? living my life ? lily : how about for trying to tear my family apart ? oh ! and for seducing my dad . hilary : you make it sound like he is some innocent victim that i preyed upon . lily : he is vulnerable right now , and if you think for a second i will let a skank like you take advantage of that , you are out of your mind ! hilary : you think you can stop neil and i from having a relationship ? lily : yes , i do . hilary : how you gon na do that ? lily : by showing him exactly who you are . hilary : bring it on , girl . victor : i will not allow that man to hurt you . nikki : victor , i am fine . victor : what do you mean , you 're fine ? will you stop trying to pull the wool over my eyes ? you called dr . costner yesterday . you went to see him . why would you do that unless you felt enormous stress , which exacerbates your m.s . ? nikki : i - i promise you , you have nothing to worry about . victor : i worry about you ! nikki : [ sighs ] okay . if you think this new financial arrangement is the answer , i wo n't fight you on it . victor : well , good . at least we agree on something . nikki : i just have one more question . victor : what ? nikki : is this arrangement with the bank the only thing that you 've done to keep ian away from me ? paul : so , somebody beat up ian ward last night . dylan : and he claims it was me ? paul : when i asked him who was responsible , he said your name . dylan : oh , come on , paul . the guy 's lying . paul : when was the last time you saw him ? dylan : [ sighs ] yesterday at crimson lights . he came by to tell me the extortion charges against him had been dropped . paul : well , he had to know that would n't make you happy . dylan : well , he likes pushing my buttons , in case you had n't noticed . paul : did he ? dylan : what do you want me to say ? i took him outside and beat the hell out of him ? paul : i just want the truth . ian : do n't we all ? i 'm touched , son . you came here to see if i was okay . dylan : no , i 'm here because you told paul i 'm the one who gave you that makeover . ian : i said no such thing . paul : [ chuckles ] when i asked you who beat you up , you said dylan 's name . ian : you misunderstood the rantings of a severely injured man who thought he was taking his last breath . dylan : oh , and my name came to your lips ? ian : well , i thought before i shuffled off my mortal coil and went on my eternal path , i should at least make some attempt to reconcile with my son . dylan : you are such a liar ! paul : hey , dylan ! dylan : you -- you gave paul my name so he 'd bring me back here ! paul : take it down ! all right , now that you have your wits about you , can you just tell me what happened in the alley ? ian : i was attacked . paul : by whom ? ian : is n't it obvious ? paul : why do n't you just tell me ? ian : a thug attacked me . it was a random act of violence . lily : do you think that i 'm gon na give a lying , manipulative tramp like you a clear path to my dad ? hilary : stop acting like a spoiled brat who does n't like who her daddy is seeing . lily : i do n't . hilary : too bad . it 's not up to you . neil 's perfectly capable of deciding who he wants to spend time with . guess what ? it 's me . deal with it ! lily : do n't you dare try and act like you know my father better than i do ! hilary : i know him in a way that you do n't ! i care about him in a way that you never could ! lily : are you saying that you 're in love with my dad ? neil : hey , hey , hey . hey , come on , man . the last thing i want is a rift in this family , especially with you . devon : i do n't want that , either . neil : okay , good . then try to understand something . after i broke up with leslie , i do n't know , i was in a bad place . devon : i know you were . neil : no , you do n't know . i gave up on finding someone that i could be with . you know , i figured it just was n't meant to be . and then along came hilary . first time i 've been happy in a long time . do n't you want that ? do n't you want me to be happy ? devon : yes , dad , yes . of course i do . just not -- neil : not with hilary . yeah . cane , how do you feel about this ? cane : [ sighs ] god knows , you know that we want you to be happy , okay ? but , you know , you and hilary together as a couple , that 's not something your family 's gon na easily embrace . neil : i understand . she 's put you through a lot . it 's gon na take some time to accept that i 'm with hilary now . as a matter of fact , i think i 'm in ... devon : you 're in love with her ? cane : [ sighs ] tyler : okay , you did n't say anything about your dad having mariah arrested . abby : what 'd you think he was gon na do ? send her on a ? tyler : okay , well , i did n't expect him to treat her like the common criminal . abby : she is a common criminal . tyler : [ sighs ] hey , what did you find out ? leslie : i contacted the authorities in portland . they have a pretty strong case against mariah . tyler : okay , well , you got to fly out there . leslie : why ? tyler : to defend her . abby : what ? tyler : look , she 's gon na need a lawyer , all right ? leslie : well , it wo n't be me . tyler : come on , sis . you got to do this . abby : wait , why does it have to be her ? leslie : i 'm sorry , tyler , but i am done defending people that i do n't like . tyler : [ sighs ] leslie : and if you 're smart , you 'll stay out of it , too . abby : what was that all about ? tyler : look , i 'm just trying to help out a friend . abby : a friend ? tyler : she needs help . abby : [ chuckles ] a woman who 's been making our life miserable for months , who pretended to be my dead niece , and nearly drove sharon crazy ? you want to help her out ? tyler : i owe it to mariah to keep her out of prison . abby : why ? tyler : because she kept me out . sharon : it 's so hard to believe another year has passed . nick : anniversary has always been a rough day . sharon : for both of us . i always thought it would get easier . nick : it never does . but i like to believe that cassie is always here . you know , she 's -- she 's in the pictures , in our memories , in our hearts . our little girl is always with us . sharon : i can feel her . i can . and i can see her sometimes . i mean , not like before . i just -- i see her in faith . nick : do you remember in the hospital when cassie told us we were gon na have another little girl ? sharon : i 've always believed that she brought us faith . nick : me , too . i believe it more every day . did you see that painted tile that faith brought home from school last week ? sharon : it was just like the one that cassie made when she was her age . nick : i know . sharon : you know , i still have cassie 's . i was digging through something the other day , and i came across it . [ lid clatters ] sharon : [ gasps ] nick : what 's wrong ? sharon : this is what i was remembering when i was hypnotized . nick : we already know what you were remembering . sharon : no , i was never convinced that the fire and running off with faith was what i was keeping from you . and now i know it was n't . this is what my secret was about . nick : a traffic ticket ? sharon : i was trying to get somewhere . nick : well , obviously something happened on this day that -- that upset you . do you know what it was ? sharon : i know i ran a red light , but i do n't remember what else happened that night . nick : do you remember where you were going ? sharon : well , according to this , i was headed away from the ranch . nick : maybe you were going to pick up faith somewhere . sharon : yeah , that sounds right . and i was rushing because i was afraid that you would be angry if i was late . did n't i once forget to pick faith up from school ? nick : yeah , you did . sharon : well , there had to be more to this than that . nick : well , dr . mead says it 's not a good idea for you to try and force your memory . sharon : but ... damn it . i ca n't think of what it is . nick : well , we 're not gon na worry about it for the rest of the night . we 're gon na put this up . and tonight , it 's just you and me . i 'm right here . and i love you . that 's never gon na change . tyler : i let mariah persuade me to do some things that i should n't have . abby : did those things involve breaking the law ? tyler : all right , look , i had a really , really wealthy client out in portland . and i used to work from his home . but i was n't supposed to have anyone inside the house while i was there . abby : and you let mariah in . tyler : [ sighs ] yeah , you know , and he had some really expensive stuff . i mean , art , coins , jewelry , you name it . some of that stuff started coming up missing , and he figured that i had took it . and then he threatened to have me arrested . abby : and then mariah came forward and told the truth ? tyler : well , not exactly . she convinced my boss not to press charges . abby : convince how ? tyler : she slept with him . and i did n't want her to . in fact , when she told me what she had done , i was furious . abby : he 's -- he 's the guy that she cheated on you with ? tyler : you know , even though i know it was n't the typical type of cheating , it still -- it told me a whole lot about mariah . abby : yeah , it -- it speaks volumes . and then you broke up with her ? tyler : i could n't be with somebody who did something like that . abby : that 's something , i guess . [ scoffs ] tyler : look , as angry as i was with mariah , she still kept me out of jail . and if she had n't have done that , i never would have met you . for that , i owe her big . tell me you understand that . abby : [ sighs ] nikki : clearly you 're not going to tell me what else you 've done to keep ian away from me . victor : is n't it enough to know that our children and grandchildren are safe ? nikki : it 's the way you keep us safe that worries me . victor : i put your well - being above that scum , ian ward ! that 's how ! nikki : yes , i know . you put our well - being over everything . victor : you 're damn right i do . nikki : [ sighs ] victor , you just do n't see the damage that you can do . you know how much you hurt the kids by hiring this cassie look - alike ? victor : will you come to your senses ? we 're talking about ian ward . they 're no innocent bystanders . nikki : but i do n't want you to get in some kind of trouble over what you think is the right thing to do ! victor : what the hell do you care what happens to ian ward ? nikki : i do n't give a damn about ian ward ! i care about you ! you are a very powerful man , victor . but it 's possible that you have finally met an enemy you ca n't conquer . victor : give me a break . nikki : [ sighs ] you know what i mean . victor : no , i do n't know what you mean . paul : so , you were just walking along and a guy you had never seen before jumped you ? ian : exactly . paul : and there 's nothing else you can tell me ? leslie : no . no , there is n't . i got your call . what -- what 's going on ? paul : your client claims he was mugged . ha . ian : chief williams here thinks i did this to myself . paul : well , ian , if you were robbed , why do you still have your wallet , your credit cards , your cash , and a very expensive watch ? ian : he was a lousy mugger . paul : right , or whoever did this wanted something besides money . ian : i 've made my statement , so ... paul : not so fast . you want this crime solved , do n't you ? ian : is n't that your job ? paul : you 're the only one who can identify your attacker . maybe you can find him in here . ian : what is that ? paul : mug shots . ian : mug shots ? paul : and if you ca n't find him in here , i 've got a dozen other books you can look through . ian : [ chuckles ] paul : we 'll let you get started . let 's go . dylan : you buying his story ? paul : if he 's hiding something , i 'll find out . dylan : well , it might be better for everyone if you 'd just accept what he said . paul : i wish i could . dylan : well , whoever did this , i 'd love to shake his hand . paul : [ sighs ] victor : i 'll have some money for you . nikki : well , thank you . victor : if you need anything ... [ telephone rings ] victor : yeah ? send him in . dylan : oh , uh , i 'm sorry . i did n't -- i did n't mean to interrupt . nikki : oh , no , that 's all right . were you looking for me ? dylan : actually , i came to see mr. newman . i wanted to thank you for hiring security guards to keep an eye on nikki . nikki : well , i 'll let you two talk . victor : if you need anything else , call me , okay ? nikki : i 'll be fine . thank you . good to see you . [ door closes ] victor : so , why did you really come by ? devon : are you really telling me that you 're in love with hilary ? neil : i 'm really telling you that i care for hilary . i even think we might have a future together . devon : oh , wow . [ scoffs ] you ca n't be serious . neil : damn right i 'm serious . devon , if this turns out to be more than a passing fling , i hope you , you of all people , that i 've got your support . devon : i do n't believe this . i really do n't . he 's acting like a damn teenager with a crush . he 's in love with her ? yeah ? cane : look , you know , i thought that you were all in favor of neil moving on after leslie broke his heart . devon : i am in favor of that , just not with -- cane : with hilary . i know . you 've made it abundantly clear . look , maybe you should have just told him that you feel the way you do , that you were hoping that you and hilary could maybe get together . devon : no , i was stupid for ever thinking that was gon na happen . hilary : you must think i 'm an idiot if you think i 'm gon na answer that . lily : oh . then you are in love with him . hilary : neil 's a good man , okay ? the best i 've ever known . i like being with him . he treats me with kindness and respect and ... [ scoffs ] you know what ? that 's all i 'm gon na say about that . lily : oh , do n't worry . you 've said plenty . [ knock on door ] neil : hey , hey . listen , i ran into -- i did n't realize you 'd be here . lily : yeah , obviously . neil : listen , i was hoping that -- lily : what ? that you could explain why you 're making the worst decision of your life and stabbing me in the back at the same time ? neil : okay , listen , young lady , i 'm sorry that you see it that way , but you 're absolutely right . this is my decision to make , and i 've already made it . hilary is n't going anywhere . you hear me ? she 's a part of my life . lily : [ voice breaking ] i can not believe that you are doing this to our family . [ sighs ] hilary : this is worse than i thought it would be . neil : [ sighs ] it 's just gon na take some time for her to get used to it , that 's all . hilary : lily 's never gon na accept us being together , okay ? and the more that you try to push her , it 's just gon na cause problems between the two of you , and i -- that 's the last thing that i want , okay ? we just need to end this now . neil : hey , hilary , it 's too late for that . hilary : what do you mean ? neil : i keep trying to tell myself that this relationship is -- is just casual , that i do n't have feelings for you . that 's a lie . i 'm falling in love with you , hilary . abby : so this is why you did n't want to talk about your engagement to her . tyler : i was worried about what you would think of me . abby : so , rather than trusting me , you thought that keeping it from me was the best way to go ? tyler : i should have told you . abby : yeah , tyler , you should have told me , because that 's what people do in relationships . they tell each other everything . tyler : okay , look , i was afraid of losing you , all right ? i never want that to happen . abby , i love you . and i ca n't wait to marry you . abby : when you get back from portland . tyler : i have to do this . abby : okay . go . do what you got to do . but i ca n't make any promises about what 's gon na happen when you get back . sharon : i told mariah i was grateful . nick : for what ? sharon : well , she brought me to my lowest point , and i needed to go there before i could pick myself back up again . nick : so , she helped you ? was that her at your bedside when you were in the hospital the whole time ? did she sleep on this couch for weeks because you needed someone here to protect you ? sharon : nick , do n't do that . you know that i could have never made it through any of that without you . nick : i 'm sorry . i just ca n't stand it when i hear you talk about this girl like she 's some kind of hero . sharon : well , she 's not . of course she 's not . but i just -- i needed to face cassie 's death . really face it . nick : do you think you have ? sharon : well , i feel like for the first time since she passed away that i could -- i could be really happy , like the way we were before . nick : we can be . nick : [ sighs ] sharon : you know what the best part about being back together is ? nick : yeah . sharon : [ laughs ] well , that , but ... just this . this closeness . nick : that is pretty good , too . well , i hate to do this to you , but i have to shower and get to the club . but we 'll continue this later . devon : you just missed neil . lily : yeah , i wish i had . just saw him in hilary 's room , and i had to leave before i got sick . cane : all right , listen , i know you are both upset . lily : no , i think that we passed `` upset `` a long time ago . cane : okay , but if this is what neil wants ... lily : so , what ? we just sit back and watch him ruin his life ? devon : and ours . cane : well , hopefully he 'll realize , in that case , he 's making a big mistake . devon : i just hope it 's not too late . hilary : [ sighs ] neil : hey , hilary , i ... you know , i - i should n't have said that . hilary : no , do n't apologize for saying how you feel . neil : you do understand that i - i would n't expect you to return the sentiment and that i would never -- i would never pressure you into saying something that you do n't feel or that you do n't want to say . hilary : you know ... lily asked me today if i was in love with you . and i - i avoided answering the question . but as i was describing how you make me feel , how happy you make me ... i realized that i was experiencing something ... something i never felt before ... something kind of wonderful . neil : any idea what that was ? hilary : i think ... it 's called love . paul : nikki ! just who i 'm looking for . nikki : hey , paul ! paul : how are you doing ? nikki : i 'm fine . why do you ask ? paul : well , things got a little tense between victor and ian ward last night , so ... nikki : yeah , i 've been trying to forget that that even happened . victor sees red every time he lays eyes on ian . paul : ian has that effect on people . nikki : yeah . paul : if i did n't understand that until last night , i certainly do now . nikki : why ? what happened ? paul : ian was beat up and left in an alley . nikki : really ? do you have any idea who did it ? paul : he claims he was mugged . nikki : and you do n't believe him ? paul : well , after witnessing the encounter between victor and ian , i , uh ... victor was pretty upset . nikki : well , paul , just about everybody in town is upset with ian , including you . paul : do you think victor was upset enough to cross the line ? nikki : look , ian says he was mugged . perhaps you should just let it go at that . paul : [ sighs ] ian : [ sighs ] leslie : what are you doing ? ian : my part to keep genoa city safe . leslie : no , i meant why did you come here in the first place ? we both know it 's not for the reason you claim . ian : [ sighs ] leslie : you 're playing with people 's lives , people i care about . why ? what is it that you want ? what is your endgame ? ian : well , you 'll have to wait till the end to find out . [ sighs ] dylan : i heard ian ward was mugged last night . victor : he was ? i 'll be damned . dylan : you did n't touch him ? victor : mnh - mnh . dylan : whatever you say . just so you know , when it comes to that guy , you and i are on the same side . victor : oh , yeah ? what side would that be ? dylan : the side that wants to keep nikki safe . victor : ah . all right , if that 's all ... dylan : uh , one more thing . actually , uh , i 'm still waiting to hear back from ian 's ex - wife . she said she had some information we can use against him . victor : `` we `` ? dylan : like i said , we have the same goal . victor : so you think if we work together , we 'll achieve it ? dylan : just think about it . victor : dylan . let me know what you hear from ian ward 's ex - wife , okay ? dylan : i will . and thanks again for `` doing nothing `` to ian . victor : you have a nice day . [ next_on ] neil : sooner or later , they 're gon na have to accept the fact that we 're a couple . lily : you think hilary 's hot , right ? devon : what does that have to do with anything ? lily : it means that you can seduce her and then dump her ass . billy : you seem pretty intense over my wife , chelsea . you know something that you 're not telling me ? | abby informs tyler that victor had mariah extradited back to portland to face some charges she had pending there . abby is happy that mariah wo n't bother them again . tyler is upset that abby had her father do that to mariah . abby is confused as to why tyler is feeling sorry for mariah after everything she did to hurt the newman family . tyler explains that while he was in portland , he did a job for a wealthy client who told him not to let anyone in the house , but he let mariah in . when the client found out , he accused tyler of stealing some very expensive things . he would have gone to jail if mariah had n't slept with the client . tyler feels indebted to mariah and asks leslie to go to portland with him to help keep mariah out of jail . abby warns tyler that if he goes to portland to help mariah , things will never be the same between them when he returns to town . |
lily : hey . thanks for filling in for chelsea . i hope that connor 's okay . phyllis : oh , i 'm sure he will be . it 's probably just a bug going around . lily : [ sighing ] yeah . i 'm gon na have a meeting with the servers before we get under way . i know jack said this is really important , so i want to make sure that everything runs smoothly . phyllis : yeah . he wants the key players at newman - abbott to celebrate this merger without strangling each other . if we can accomplish that , sky 's the limit . lily : [ chuckling ] yeah , right . [ footsteps approaching ] lily : excuse me . so , it 's true . you 're really doing this . devon : let 's not start this , please ? hilary : okay , just pretend you did n't see us . lily : i do n't expect anything from you . but i thought that you actually cared about putting our family back together . neil : so , i saw the updated guest list , and i see that you invited nikki . victor : today 's a day for all of us to make peace . i 'd rather see her amongst family and friends rather than in some club room with -- with a minibar as a companion , you know ? neil : i do know . but , victor , with all due respect , i think you should tell her not to come . victor : i 'm not gon na disinvite her . neil : hear me out here , okay ? your wife is very vulnerable right now . victor : i understand that . neil : and the last thing she needs is to go to a party where she has to keep up appearances when all she wants to do is grab a drink . now , i think it 's too much pressure . if you really care about your wife , you 're not gon na ask her to go . victor : let 's get one thing straight . i love my wife , all right ? nikki : so what 's going on ? victor : hi , sweetheart . jack : i realize neither of you are thrilled about coming to this party , but it means a lot to me . ashley : i told you before that i understood why you wanted us all together and you can count on me being there . jack : oh , good . kyle 's also coming . he 's gon na meet us at the club . what about the rest of you ? abby ? abby : well , as the only person in the company who is both a newman and an abbott , i am all for us all getting along better . stitch : yeah , me too . jack : thank you both . billy ? billy : you know where i stand , jack . jack : i had hoped you have changed your mind . billy : i just do n't see the need to throw confetti over the fact that the paperwork has been made official . jack : paperwork that you still disagree with . billy : look , you can put the hatfields and mccoys in the same room if you like . it 's not gon na make the bad blood between us just magically disappear . victoria : i could n't agree more . dylan : hey . what 's going on ? sharon : ugh , you know what ? i left my keys right here . now they 're gone . i ca n't find them anywhere . [ keys jingling ] dylan : here you go . sharon : oh , my god . how did i -- thank you . dylan : you have been anxious since you woke up . is this about sage and nick ? sharon : no , no . the fact that they 're having a baby together , you know , that -- i guess it made me feel awkward at first , but i 've accepted it and it 's not something that i worry about at all . i have to go out for a little while . what are you gon na do today ? dylan : just work . sharon : okay , then i 'll see you later . [ door closes ] nick : hey , squirt . ca n't believe it 's been another year . a lot 's happened since i was here last . but the thing you should know -- the most important thing -- is that ... you 're getting another little brother or sister . devon : so , you 've obviously talked to dad . lily : yeah , i did . he said that you wanted to do the honorable thing and tell him face - to - face that you 're seeing this lying piece of trash again . devon : hey . hilary : classy ... devon : please . hilary : ... as always . lily : something you know nothing about . hilary : i know a sanctimonious bitch when i see one . phyllis : okay , cool it ! ladies ! it 's a big event tonight . devon : let 's just go . hilary : gladly . devon : all right . lily : you know , your whole mission in life was to avenge your mother 's death . you think rose would be proud of the way that you acted ? all the lives that you 've ruined ? hilary : how dare you mention my mother . you are not fit to say -- devon : hey ! hey ! hey ! phyllis : back off ! back off ! both of you ! devon : we 're not doing this ! phyllis : stop ! nick : yeah . me and sage are having a baby . it 's quite a surprise . not a bad surprise . it 's just the last thing either one of us expected . hey . sharon : sorry . did n't mean to interrupt . nick : no , you 're not . i was just -- sharon : yeah , talking to cassie . i heard . um , this is your special time with her . i - i can wait until you 're done . nick : no , no , no . i think you should stay . i think cassie would like it if we were together . sharon : i 'm sure you 're right . still feels like yesterday . nick : i swear to you , there are some mornings i wake up and i think , `` i got to get her off to school . `` sharon : the memories are as vivid as they were when she was taken from us all those years ago , on this very day . nick : it 's 'cause she never really left us . jack : i assume at least part of your reluctance to attend this event has to do with the invitation list . billy : if you 're talking about chelsea , she 's staying home with connor . and i 'm sure that gabe will take a pass if he can `` help her out . `` abby : what a guy . jack : victoria , what do i have to do to coax a little enthusiasm out of you ? stitch : i do n't know . maybe not push so hard . jack : i think i need to hear that from the lady herself . victoria : i think ben 's right . i think this event feels very forced . what 's the rush , jack ? what do you expect to gain from this happy - happy , joy - joy routine ? ashley : you know what , victoria ? this event is as much your father 's as it is jack 's , so would you talk to your father that way ? jack : that 's all right , ash . i get this . this event was put together very quickly . it 's only natural that you would wonder why . but this reluctance , this reserve that i hear from billy and victoria is the very reason we 're having this shindig . look , i am not asking you to put aside years of grievances in only a matter of minutes . but these two companies are one now . we have to take a first step . i suggest that today might be the perfect opportunity to take that first step in good faith . prove to ourselves , to the rest of the business community that we not only can work together , we are a united front . i 'm asking you to do this as a favor to me . if that is not enough , do it for this company because you want this company , now the legacy of two families , to succeed . abby : hear , hear . ashley : well said . stitch : you have my support . jack : thanks , doc . i appreciate that . stitch : sure . billy : if it 's that important to you ... jack : it is . billy : ... then i will make an appearance . victoria : so will i . jack : perfect . i have to get to the club to deal with last - minute details . if you need me , you 'll find me there . thank you all . victoria : jack , could i have a minute , please ? jack : absolutely . what 's on your mind ? victoria : i understand that you approved both a men 's and a children 's fashion line . i 'd like to meet with you as soon as possible before it 's too late to reverse that decision . i felt only strongly about adding a men 's line . jack : because you wanted to put chelsea in her place . victoria : no . jack : you saw that she hurt billy , and you wanted to use your authority as coo . to hurt her back . i get that . look , i have my very strong feelings about how ms . lawson treated my brother myself . but i set those aside and i made what i firmly believe is the best decision for business . now , given the spirit of today , i hope you will follow my lead . victor : neil and i were discussing a business matter . neil : yes , we were . victor : i 'm glad you came by . how are you feeling ? nikki : i 'm perfectly fine , thank you . i woke up stone - cold sober , thinking about cassie . neil : yeah . today is the anniversary of cassie 's death . victor : you bet . so , today of all days , i think it 's very important for our family to be together . so i 'm glad you decided to come home now . nikki : well , actually -- do n't misunderstand -- i am not thinking about coming home any time soon , but i got your message and i needed an outfit for the event . [ cell phone rings ] victor : excuse me . one moment , please . nikki : [ sighs ] neil : how are you ? victor : yes , what is it ? we have a problem . kelly 's dead . victor : i beg your pardon ? it looks like she was murdered , and jack is gone . nikki : so , are you really here on business , or are you talking about me ? more specifically , my drinking . neil : victor has the best intentions when it comes to inviting you to this party . i mean , i think it 's his way of trying to reach out , nikki . but here 's the truth -- number one , you 're going to a party . number two , there 's gon na be a bar , there 's gon na be alcohol there . and number three , as your friend , i know exactly what you 're struggling with . and i think it would be a mistake . nikki : and why would you think that , because i am so very fragile ? neil : yes . you are . nikki : well , i am a lot stronger than the last time you saw me . neil : mm . hear me out on this , okay ? i understand . i know that you 're dealing with a lot where victor is concerned . and it 's an emotional day . you 've got cassie on your mind . you should n't have to be putting on a fake smile and white - knuckling your way through a business meeting . nikki : i would n't be the only one doing it . neil : but it would only magnify the stress level . jack and victor , they may have thought that this party was a good idea . these are people who do n't really get along or like each other that much , and jack and victor want to see if they play nice . i do n't think that 's gon na happen , do you ? and if things get ugly , which i believe they will , i do n't think you should be caught in the cross hairs . victor : this is terrible . she was so young . it 's a tragedy . victor : well , it 's more than tragic , for heaven 's sake . and what the hell were you guys doing ? you told me -- you promised me you would take care of things . i did my best . victor : well , obviously you did n't do your best . when did she die , and where 's jack abbott now ? i do n't know . it looks like the lady 's been dead for a while . and there 's no cash in her wallet . victor : [ sighs ] meaning jack abbott could be running around anywhere , right ? it 's a small island . he wo n't get far . my men will find him . victor : they had better . what do you want me to do with the body ? victor : as far as the police and family are concerned , she has been dead for months . you got it ? but she deserves a proper burial . yes , sir . victor : you find jack abbott . you make that your priority ... or else . [ inhales , exhales deeply ] phyllis : can we remember where we 're at , please ? hilary : tell her , not me . me and devon were just here minding our own business when she ran over here like she was possessed . lily : i ca n't believe that you 're doing this . have n't you hurt dad enough ? now you want to twist the knife ? devon : lily , i 've made all the apologies i 'm gon na make . i understand that it was wrong for hilary and me to sneak around before . that 's why , this time , we 're being up front about it . and i hope one day that you and dad and the rest of the family can accept the fact that we are together . lily : you 're delusional . devon : i 'm being honest with you . lily : i have a party to put on . nick : noah was still a baby then . i had just gotten used to the whole strained - pea thing . [ both chuckle ] nick : then we got a new daughter . sharon : [ sighs ] you were a little bit overwhelmed at first . nick : [ chuckles ] a little ? try a lot . i mean , i was a father of two . it 's a whole different ballgame . honestly did n't know how i was gon na get through it , but ... cassie helped me . sharon : yeah . she did . you were amazing with her , though -- drawing with her , teaching her how to ride , tucking her in at night . nick : cassie made it easy . sharon : yeah . she was a very special little girl . nick : she sure was . now i have a new baby on the way . but no one will ever be able to replace cassie . sharon : i know . now i have mariah in my life , but she 'll never take her sister 's place . and even though you and i have moved on , nothing can ever take away the memories we share . nick : that 's because we will always hold cassie in our hearts . what we shared with our daughter is ours and ours alone . victor : sorry about that . that took longer than i expected . neil : while you were on the call , i actually was expressing my concern to nikki . nikki : yes , he made quite the case for me skipping the party . victor : you know i 'd like you by my side , but , i mean , if you 're doing this simply for my sake , to keep up appearances , then -- nikki : oh , no . i 'm not doing it for you . and i 'm certainly not gon na change my mind just because neil does n't think that i can handle being around people . i do n't the two of you handling my life , but this thing is a family event , so i 'm gon na go for victoria and nicholas for two reasons -- to support them and to let them see that i am fine . victor : why would they not think that you 're fine ? nikki : well , they know that i have a room at the club because you and i are n't getting along , but they do n't know that i fell off the wagon . that 's `` fell , `` as in past tense . do n't want them to think that i 'm falling apart at the seams , so ... they just need to see that i can handle my drinking . jack wants us all to act like one big , happy family . that 's what i intend to do . abby : i am putting my brain on party mode . i 'm not gon na think about who 's out to get us or who 's on the loose , none of that . stitch : hey . hey . hey , hey , hey , hey . do n't worry . did n't i already tell you ? i 'm gon na keep you safe , all right ? abby : i know you will . [ laptop slams shut ] ashley : okay , um , i have to stop by the house before i go to the club , so i 'll see you both there . abby : everything all right ? ashley : yeah . abby : um , am i imagining things , or is she sort of a bear right now ? stitch : no , you 're not imagining things . um , hmm . abby : you know , ever since we got together , i feel like she 's been sort of remote , you know ? stitch : ah , you ca n't be too surprised , can you ? abby : yeah , i mean , i thought that maybe there 'd be some weirdness , but i thought we could get past it , you know ? stitch : yeah . abby : but maybe it 'll always be this way . since you two had your special night together ... stitch : okay , hey . um , things have been strained , but look , i do n't want you to overreact . ashley 's just had a lot on her mind with the merger and everything else that 's going on . abby : true , but i 'd feel a lot better if i knew that that 's all there was to it . sharon : you followed me to the cemetery ? dylan : well , uh , you know , you were acting a little off this morning , and i was just worried about you . but once i realized what this day is ... look , i 'm sorry . i should n't have intruded on you and nick . i was just -- i was worried . sharon : no , you know what ? do n't apologize . i should have told you that this was cassie 's anniversary . and i do n't blame you for wondering why i was so on edge this morning . dylan : i get the feeling something 's still bothering you . you want to talk about something ? sharon : i got a call from jack on my way over here , inviting me to celebrate at a party he 's throwing today for the newman - abbott merger . dylan : yeah , w - why ? you do n't work for him anymore . sharon : i know . it does n't make any sense . unless it 's an ambush . dylan : ah , i do n't know . i mean , i do n't know jack that well , but that does n't really seem like his style . sharon : yeah , you 're right . it 's something that victor would more likely do . but , of course , now they 're teamed up . it 's hard to know what to think . dylan : well , if you think there 's a chance that there 's gon na be some bad ulterior motive , do n't even go . why ? who needs the aggravation ? sharon : i hate to think that jack would do anything like that . you know , and if he 's sincere about wanting to include me , then i 'd hate to miss out just because that 's easier than facing everyone who 's there . dylan : well , then , take some time . think about it . and if you decide to go ... i 'll be right there with you . victoria : hell , no . i do n't want to go to that party . billy : well , then , why 'd you let jack talk you into it ? you 're angry with him and victor . victoria : i guess i 'll just have to set that aside for the good of the company . billy : hmm . is that the only reason ? victoria : i 'll admit , i 'm a little curious about how this whole soiree 's gon na play out . billy : curious from like a scientific , observational standpoint , or like somebody who enjoys watching a good car crash ? victoria : maybe a little bit of both . i still have a hard time believing that jack signed off on this merger of his own free will . billy : whole thing was a mistake , vick . and i ca n't undo it , but i 'm gon na -- i 've got to keep jabot from disappearing . because i 'm never gon na believe that victor is suddenly great pals with all the abbotts . victoria : why do n't you do everyone a favor and keep your distance ? seems like you 're looking for a fight , and you know that 's not gon na sit well with jack . billy : i promise i wo n't cross the line if victor does n't . victor : thanks for coming , my sweetheart . hope the two of you are doing well . abby : if you mean as a couple , i think so . stitch : since my sister passed away , it 's been , you know , kind of tough . i felt pretty alone in the world , so it 's been -- it 's been great having abby in my life and being a part of this family business . victor : must have been difficult . i hear you 're doing a great job at the jabot lab . glad to hear that . stitch : that means a lot . thanks , mr. newman . victor : you two enjoy yourselves , all right ? abby : we will . victor : thanks , my sweetheart . jack : wow . what was that about ? victor : what was what about ? jack : treating a lowly lab assistant like the second coming . victor : he 's not a lowly lab assistant . he 's my daughter 's boyfriend , okay ? i was being polite . jack : you were fawning . victor : i think you 're beginning to see things . jack : am i ? victor : very happy to see you here . victoria : i 'm attending a mandatory work function . i still have n't forgiven you for what you did . victor : so what sin have i committed now ? victoria : i questioned your actions and you made gabriel bingham my equal at the company -- a man who 's only been at jabot for two months . so if you do n't see why that 's insulting ... victor : i made a decision . and you know when your father decides something , he sticks by it . i 'm not gon na change my mind , so you had better find a way to get along with gabriel bingham . victoria : i will always do what 's best for the company ... victor : good . victoria : ... whether you like it or not . jack : [ speaks indistinctly ] oh , what , you 're 15 feet away from victor and you 've somehow managed to ignore him . congratulations . billy : i did n't come here looking for trouble , but if he starts something , so help me . jack : this event is about unity . he 's not gon na do anything to spoil that . billy : [ scoffs ] you just keep telling yourself that , jack , right up until the day he stabs all of us abbotts in the back . phyllis : great turnout . nikki : yeah , this party was really very gracious of jack , but i have to wonder if he 's jumped back into business too soon . i mean , he just barely got out of the hospital . phyllis : well , you know what ? that worried me , too , but he 's promised not to push too hard . and he seems himself lately , certainly more than he did before the accident . nikki : so , do you really think that the jack that we all know and love is really behind this merger ? phyllis : i do , nikki , for many , many reasons . nikki : oh . phyllis : i think jack is doing the right thing for his family and his company . nikki : well , it sounds like things are going very nicely for the two of you . it 's nice . nick : wish i could say the same for you and dad . phyllis : why ? what 's going on ? nikki : nothing . it -- it 's nothing , really . you know , you just have those moments sometimes . certainly nothing serious that we would miss today . victoria : dad has n't exactly been my favorite person , either . nick : i know what 's happening , and i 'm gon na ask all of you to just put that aside for the time being , if you do n't mind . nikki : of course , darling . we all know what today is . phyllis : how you doing ? nick : i 'm okay . well , i have some news that i need to tell all of you ... and dad . nikki : unbelievable . phyllis : who 's neil with ? lily : that 's the woman that devon was pretending to date while he and hilary were sleeping together . neil : hi . devon : hi , gwen . hilary : it 's nice to see you , gwen . gwen : neil told me you 'd probably bring devon . are n't you two something ? neil : okay . looks like we 're all here . now we can have ourselves a party , right ? lily : gwen , how 's it going ? it 's been a while . gwen : i know . nice to see you . lily : you too . gwen : it 's going just fine , but i 'm a little thirsty . you want some iced tea ? neil : sure . i 'll take some . thanks . you a little surprised ? lily : i 'm a little surprised , yes . i 'm glad that you did n't come alone , and i get why you would want to mess with devon , but is this really how you want to play it ? neil : listen , i 'm -- i 'm not playing any games here . um , i happen to like gwen a lot , and , see , i 'm getting the feeling that she feels the exact same way about me . hilary : listen , gwen , um ... i know this is uncomfortable . i 'm concerned about neil . i mean , do you know that he got into a fistfight with billy abbott the other day ? and now he 's running around with you , and he 's obviously acting out , okay ? how does he seem ? gwen : you expect me to believe you give a damn after you trashed this man 's life repeatedly ? hilary : i know what neil must have told you , but i 'm being sincere . gwen : that 'll be the day . devon : okay , hey . gwen , come on . let 's knock it off . gwen : i do n't take orders from you . you repulse me -- both of you . i never would 've agreed to go out with you if i 'd known it was to cover up your disgusting affair . and you can even stop with the fake dates . you went to bed with me . you made me believe that we actually had a chance . devon : i 'm sorry about that , gwen . gwen : do n't pretend you care . you two deserve whatever you get . stitch : so , abby feels you 've been distant lately . she 's pretty upset by it . i told her it 's probably just work - related stress . that 's all there is to it , right ? ashley : i do n't really want to have this conversation with you right now . stitch : what does -- what does that mean ? hey . there 's something you want to say to me , i want to hear it . ashley : i do n't think you want to hear this , actually . stitch : [ scoffs ] try me . ashley : you know , you and i were friends . and then , um , you know , that thing happened in the shower , right ? and , um ... i know . i was just telling myself that it was just a casual thing , but i guess sometime in there , i just sort of developed feelings for you . stitch : that does n't make sense . ashley : i 'm sure it does n't make any sense at all to you . stitch : i asked you if you had a problem with me seeing abby , and you said you did n't . in fact , you -- you told me you wanted me to make sure that i was really committed to her . ashley : i know . i - i do n't want to see her get hurt . stitch : ash ... ashley : no , look . it 's -- it 's okay . it 's not a big deal . it 's just that , you know , i - i understood when you went back to victoria because you guys had been together and you were kind of on a break , and i accepted that , and it was just strange for me when you broke up , you know , with victoria , you went right to abby as if what happened with us did n't really matter . it just kind of hurt my feelings . stitch : i - i - i had no idea you felt this way . ashley : i know , and now you do . please do n't say anything to abby , okay ? like i said , i love her , and , uh , it 's okay . i 'm just accepting what 's going on between you two . it 's okay . nick : sage and i are having a baby . nikki : what ? victor : you 're having a child with gabriel bingham 's ex - wife ? is that it ? victoria : are you sure it 's yours ? nick : yeah , vick . i 'm sure . look , sage and gabe were married , but it was just an arrangement . there 's nothing there . nikki : you said that -- that -- that you were friends and that she was working with you , and now you 're saying that you 're having a baby together ? are you committed to this woman ? nick : i care about sage . i 'm committed to this child . mom , it 's a blessing . after today , how can i see it as anything other than that ? victor : so where 's the mother - to - be now ? nick : sage said , uh , she might come later . she 's not feeling well . victoria : no comment , phyllis ? phyllis : i think it 's gon na be strange for summer to hear , but , you know what ? we 'll talk about it . she 'll adjust . beyond that , i wish you and sage all the happiness in the world . nick : thanks . nikki : well , you seem to be taking this in stride . phyllis : well , i 'm not the one that changed the paternity test because i could n't handle nick reproducing with another woman . nikki : [ chuckling ] oh , to be a fly on the wall for her to hear that . nick : sharon knows . victoria : how did she react ? nick : shockingly well . victor : son , to your face , all right ? who knows what she 'll say in a little while ? watch your back . sharon : hello , everyone . nick : hey . phyllis : what are you doing here ? sharon : jack asked me to be here . he said that it was very important . jack : yes , i did . and i hope you will all make sharon and dylan welcome here . nikki : dylan is always welcome . dylan : as you can see , i 'm not alone . [ cell phone rings ] victor : excuse me for a moment . what 's happening ? still no sign of jack . we have people scouring the island , going door to door . victor : you find that sob . i can not afford to have him come to town and ruin everything . you find him . jack : problems ? victor : nothing for you to worry about , jack . jack : well , i promise you , you have no reason to worry about why sharon is here . hilary : i have made mistakes . i admit that . gwen : how big of you ? hilary : but i am just concerned about neil . and what kind of game are you playing here , huh ? lily : i 'm sorry . you have no right to question her . gwen : `` game `` ? like cheating on him with his son , or breaking my wedding vow ? devon : guys , keep it down , please . no one 's looking to fight . hilary 's just concerned about neil , that 's it . gwen : neil 's doing just fine , considering how he 's been treated . and it 's so disrespectful of you guys just show up here together . if he 's a powder keg ready to blow , then you 're the match . neil : hey . hey . hey . hey . it 's really loud here . what 's going on ? gwen : i 'm so sorry , neil . i -- i did n't mean to make a scene . i just -- i think i should go . neil : no . no . no . you do n't have to go , please . gwen : it 's a really important day for newman - abbott , and i do n't want to ruin it for you . neil : [ sighs ] hilary : we should probably just go , too . devon : excuse us . abby : so , i saw you talking to my mom . did she open up to you about what 's been bugging her ? stitch : yeah , she 's concerned about our relationship given the way i 've handled my personal life , so ... abby : uh , like she has a lot of room to talk . stitch : hey , she 's just being protective like any good mother . um , all she really wants is for you to be happy . abby : then we will be patient . we 'll wait out the awkwardness , wait for it to pass . stitch : fine . yeah . [ scoffs ] [ chuckling ] you know , i ... i -- i forgot i 've got to take care of something at work . i was -- i was supposed to , uh , file those test results by the end of today . you know , i got to go . abby : okay . stitch : all right ? we 'll talk later , okay ? abby : ben ? sharon : jack sure knows how to throw a party . dylan : yeah , food 's pretty good . sharon : i was talking about me . yeah , just add sharon and mix -- it 's sure to cause a stir . dylan : everyone seems pleasant and well - behaved so far . sharon : the day is young . i 'm gon na go and get a drink . do you want something ? dylan : no , thanks . sharon : okay . nikki : you 're a good man , dylan . you stuck to your beliefs and defended sharon when nobody else in town would believe her story . dylan : i hear a `` but `` coming . nikki : no , i 'm just saying , now that she 's been cleared , there 's no reason for you to escort her around town anymore . dylan : you might as well hear it from me . nikki : what ? dylan : uh , sharon and i are pretty , pretty close . nikki : pretty close ? what about avery ? dylan : that 's , uh -- that 's over . nikki : what ? oh , my god . you could knock me over with a feather about that . what -- what are you doing ? i mean , sharon is the last person on earth that you want to get involved with . do n't you realize what you 're getting into ? dylan : actually , i do , although a lot of people can say the same thing about me . nikki : oh , please . hardly . dylan : come on , nikki . you know it 's true . i mean , sharon and i , you know , we have similar ... issues . it 's one of the reasons we understand each other so well . nikki : i - i - i - i really do n't know what to say . dylan : i 'm gon na go check on her . nikki : mm - hmm . dylan : excuse me . nikki : yeah . [ exhales deeply ] jack : well , i guess i better get started , huh ? phyllis : yeah , okay . jack : everyone , could i have your attention ? can we gather around a bit , please ? [ glass clinks ] jack : [ clears throat ] thank you for taking time out of your very busy schedules to be part of this celebration of a new beginning . i 've heard people say , `` this is a ' command performance . ' `` this is anything but another work event . you see , i look at newman - abbott not as just another corporation , i look at it as a family , more specifically , the merger of two great families . and i am committed to this merger being a building block for the future of both families , something we can all be very proud of , something our children can be proud of . i 'm not blind . i know that there is a real divide between many in this room tonight . but i thought perhaps today , we could begin to bridge that divide . `` and why today ? `` you ask . well , today is the perfect day to bring everyone together . today is the anniversary ... of cassie newman 's death , an event that reverberated deeply in all of those who knew her -- abbott and newman alike -- an event we all hold in our hearts to this day . i wanted to do something special , though , to honor the occasion . and i 'm announcing tonight that i am funding a new pediatric wing at memorial hospital and dedicating it to our shared memory of cassie newman . [ applause ] billy : i guess now we know why jack was pushing so hard to make this happen today . nick : thank you from the bottom of my heart . jack : you are very welcome , nick . sharon : jack . you 're the best , you know that ? jack : so i hear . ashley : well , that was lovely , totally unexpected . victor : yeah , it certainly was . you should not be here . [ next_on ] what the hell are you doing on the chief 's computer ? dylan : nikki ... you okay ? nikki : actually , no . lily : there 's been a severe car accident , and the valet said that the car was driven by a party guest . victor : where 's your mother ? nick : i do n't know . | at the athletic club bar , lily and hilary discuss the party that jack is throwing for the newman & abbott families . lily looks away for just a moment and sees devon and hilary walk into the foyer , so she joins them . at the newman ranch , neil warns victor about letting nikki come to this party . nikki interrupts them . in the lab at jabot , jack invites all his family to attend the party celebrating the merger . in a foreign country , the officer calls victor to let him know that kelly is dead and jack is gone . as sharon frantically looks for her keys , dylan finds them on a table behind the couch . dylan asks why she is so upset , but she will not tell him . dylan asks her how she really feels about nick and sage having a baby . sharon blows it off as though it does n't really matter . nick visits cassie 's grave to talk to her about the baby that he is having with sage . lily confronts devon and hilary about them still seeing each other and then appearing at this party . lily mentions to hilary that it was n't enough that she had wanted to avenge her mother 's death . hilary lashes out at lily and tells her not to mention her mother . phyllis interrupts them to stop the argument . sharon interrupts nick at cassie 's grave and offers to leave , but he urges her to stay . they reminisce about cassie when she was a child . billy tells jack that chelsea and gabriel are not attending the party and it is just as well . when jack asks victoria if she is attending , she wonders why the rush for this party . after jack explains things to them , the whole family agrees to attend . neil and nikki discuss the party that jack is throwing . victor orders the police officer to find jack or else . someone watches victor from outside the door . phyllis tries to calm lily and hilary . nick tells sharon that their memories of cassie will be all theirs alone . |
[ previously_on ] rey : i 'm ready to start a new chapter in my life with you . lola : we 'll just find a place together with a lot of light and a quiet bedroom and a big kitchen . kyle : i do n't care where we live ... as long as we 're together . adam : can you tell me who she is ? billy : my daughter . you killed her . adam : i remember . i remember all of it . nick : if we all have the same concerns about adam , what does that tell you ? victor : it tells me that you all consider him an outsider , and i wo n't have it ! paul : did you see who shot you ? adam : no . i didn't . i know exactly who did it . but i have to handle it , okay ? which means i have to shut down the investigation . find me a fall guy . victoria : you know , some people think that you were faking your amnesia . adam : must be why billy has n't sent a get - well card . do you think i was faking ? victoria : i do n't care . it does n't matter now , does it ? adam : i 've missed this . victoria : mm . i wish i could say the same . adam : mm . then ... why are you here ? victoria : because i want to know your agenda . you have your memory back . what do you want ? billy : sorry i did n't come last week . you 're not gon na believe this ... but victoria and i took the kids camping . [ chuckles ] yeah , i know . not exactly your stepmom 's cup of tea . no showers , no hair dryers . she was more beautiful than i ever remember . johnny -- johnny 's just getting so big . and katie 's obsessed with the ballet . she wears her tutu to sleep . i look at her sometimes and ... she reminds me so much of you . not a day goes by that i do n't miss you ... [ sighs ] ... or feel the hole in my heart . you know , with adam being dead and gone ... it was a little less painful . but he 's back , dee . and all my rage came back with him . [ sighs ] every second that he is in town is a slap in the face to your memory . [ crying ] and all i have is your memory . devon : mm . jett , i was n't sure if we had gotten the acoustics right the night of the opening , but you sound incredible . you really do , man . i 'm tempted to release that as a single the way it is . jett : oh , wow . devon : not joking . jett : [ chuckles ] you know , society is a great venue , but i 'm loving playing there live and feeding off the crowd , and you know something ? i 've had this , uh -- this feeling the last few days . devon : what you been feeling ? jett : that i should get back on the road . devon : really ? jett : yeah . devon : what changed your mind , man ? jett : well , i mean , the only way to know if a comeback is possible is the audience will tell me . devon : hey , hey , 100 % . i could n't agree more with you . and you know what we could do ? we could record the tour and release it as a live album to generate some buzz for a follow - up studio album . jett : i like that . devon : it would be great . jett : yeah . elena : i ca n't leave you two alone for one minute without cutting something up . jett : wait , wait . hold on one minute . elena : we 've been through this . sharon : are you ready for this ? rey : piece of cake . sharon : preteen girls are ... a lot . rey : aw , sharon , come on . i 've dealt with hardened criminals . sharon : tweens are harder . [ footsteps approach ] hey , hon ! you ready to go have some fun ? faith : does that mean you 're gon na drop me off to meet my friends ? sharon : no . the three of us are going to the park . faith : okay . guess the pressure 's on to impress me . rey : i 'll do my best . additional sponsorship lola : nope . kyle : no way . lola : is this even legal ? kyle : whoa . here 's a maybe . lola : send it to me . this one ? kyle : [ sighing ] okay . if we 're gon na find a place we both like , we 'll either have to raise our budget or sign a longer lease . lola : ooh , a longer lease ? i mean , what if we end up hating each other after six months ? kyle : clearly , i have more confidence in us than you do . lola : okay . well , if we break up , we 'll kind of fight it out `` war of the roses `` style until one of us moves out , but , yeah , i would win , 'cause i 'm super stubborn and can be a little annoying . kyle : mm - hmm . oh , i know . look [ sighs ] we 're both making good money . we could afford to raise our budget by , say , 1/3 ? lola : i want to be able to put some money into savings , too . kyle : what if i cover the difference ? lola : whoa ! one word -- `` purse . `` kyle : [ sighs ] lola : how 'bout we go up $ 500 ? kyle : deal . lola : mm . look . we worked through that like adults . kyle : we did . [ both chuckle ] lola : ooh , no . kyle : ugh . lola : oh ! check this one out . victor : victoria 's not here , all right ? billy : i know that . i came to talk to you ... about adam . victor : adam is family business , and you 're not family . billy : see , but you 've made adam my business ... and everyone else 's problem . why 'd you bring him back ? with all the misery he 's caused , why 'd you bring him back ? victor : adam is my son , okay ? now , you managed to tolerate living in the same town all those years . you even forgave him at his trial . billy : temporary moment of insanity . victor : mm - hmm . billy : let me be clear . i 'm never gon na forgive adam . i 'm never gon na forget what he did to my daughter . she should be here now ... playing with her friends ... going to dances . adam should be crawling around the back alleys of las vegas like the cockroach he is . victor : adam is my son . you do n't expect me to turn my back on him , now , do you ? billy : why not , victor ? you 've done it before . see , i 'm convinced your only reason why you brought him back is because you feel guilty about what happened . for the first time in your life , you grew a conscience , and now we all have to live with it . adam : what do i want ? world peace ... a panini for lunch . so many answers to that question . victoria : you know what i 'm talking about . adam : do i want something you have and want to keep for yourself ? victoria : i 'm not threatened by you , adam . adam : good ... because i 'm not your enemy . victoria : you know , it seems to me that you had a pretty good life in vegas before dad talked you into coming back here . why did you agree to do it ? adam : i wanted to find out who i was . and , honestly , i was ready to give up before i got shot . victoria : and then , suddenly , filled with every memory that you 've had since birth . adam : mm . it turns out i was a cute baby . victoria : and i 'm sure that dad dangled shiny things in front of you . what did he promise you to get you to come back here ? adam : i do n't know dad 's agenda , only mine . and it 's not what you think . victoria : well , then why do n't you save us both a little time and tell me what that is ? adam : i want to talk to you and nick ... together . kyle : tell me what your perfect place looks like . lola : a gourmet kitchen . kyle : mm . lola : it 's a top priority . i mean , that 's why i loved staying with rey , 'cause he has such a great one . and there 's plenty of space and it 's also really nice that it 's above crimson lights . kyle : mm - hmm . rey 's place is great . too bad it 's occupied . lola : oh . hey , why do n't you just move in with me and rey ? i 'm joking . kyle : [ groans ] lola : [ chuckles ] but that 's exactly how i felt when you suggested i moved in to the abbott compound . kyle : fair enough . [ chuckles softly ] new idea . maybe we can move in with rey and then `` war of the roses `` him out of the apartment . lola : mm . do you really want to get on my brother 's bad side again ? kyle : uh , no ? lola : mnh - mnh . [ both chuckle ] kyle : [ sighs ] faith : [ sighs softly ] she 's watching us . rey : i know . so , what do you think ? it 's a good start . did you buy a drone just to impress me ? rey : maybe . want to give it a try ? faith : yeah . rey : okay . so , the right stick is to go forward and backward , left and right . faith : i got it . rey : and the left stick is to -- faith : i know . rey : how are you so good at this ? faith : video games . rey : you might want to look out for that tree . i - i think you 're going a little too fast . faith : i 'm not . rey : tree . tree . tree ! faith : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] i had it . rey : i know . faith : that 's kind of how i feel when my mom starts dating someone new -- like i 'm waiting for her to hit a tree . rey : oh . yeah ? faith : yeah . she 's too nice sometimes . rey : and it 's up to you to protect her ? faith : you 're not the first cop she 's dated . rey : i 've heard . faith : dylan was cool , but they got divorced . rey : sorry about that . faith : [ sighs ] then she got back together with my dad last year , but that did n't work out , either , and now uncle adam 's back , and she seems to be spending a lot of time with him . rey : yeah , i think they 're just friends . faith : from the way she talks about the two of them when they were together , that was bad , too . rey : i know it 's hard to see your mom hurt , but she 's really strong . she 's got a big heart . sharon : how 's it going over here ? faith : he 's saying all the right things . sharon : faith ! faith : i get it . he 's gon na be around a lot more . so if you 're waiting for me to say it 's okay ... it 's okay . i 'm fine . you might as well ask him to move in . elena : if jett strains his voice , he could lose it altogether . do n't you think we should be thinking about his career more long - term ? jett : the idea to go back out on the road is mine , okay ? elena : singing night after night is going to take a toll . do n't you worry about jeopardizing all the work you 've done ? jett : yes . but i wake up every day thinking about the next time i 'm gon na be on stage . i mean , there was a time that i thought that would never happen again . but now i 've got a taste of it . it 's within re -- look , i need this . devon : hang on to that thought , all right ? elena : [ sighs ] devon : hey . i forgot we had a meeting today . michael : mm . is now a bad time ? devon : no , it 's not . come on . how you doing ? michael : good , good . devon : um , michael , this is jett slade . michael : oh , my gosh ! in the flesh ! jett : [ chuckles ] michael : i 'm a big fan . jett : i appreciate that . keep your eyes open , 'cause some good things are coming down the line . michael : all right . devon : and this is his niece , elena . michael : pleasure . elena : hey . nice to meet you . do you want us to give you some privacy ? devon : uh , if you do n't mind , yeah . we 're not gon na be very long . elena : yeah . gon na go to the coffee shop and talk some sense into my uncle . come on , old man . devon : hey , stay strong , okay ? elena : i heard that . devon : [ chuckles ] see you . [ sighs ] i apologize , michael , for forgetting about our meeting . michael : well , the subconscious mind can be very powerful , and this is a difficult situation to navigate . i 'm sorry to be the one that forces the issue , but you ca n't put this off any longer . you need to deal with neil 's will . devon : yeah . sharon : i think you owe rey an apology . faith : for what ? ! i was just cutting to the chase . you two are together . you stay at his place . he stays here . moving in is the next step , right ? i 'm telling you i 'm okay with it . sharon : we have n't talked about moving in together . faith : well , i 'd just like to know where we 're gon na be living , 'cause that affects me , too . sharon : maybe we should talk about this later . faith : yeah . thanks for letting me fly your drone . rey : any time . victor : now that you have gotten that off your chest ... i 've got to get back to work , okay ? billy : you got nothing else to say , right ? 'cause you know bringing adam back was a mistake . victor : let me ask you something , billy boy . if you had had a chance to be reunited with delia , would n't you jump at that chance ? billy : do n't do that . do n't ever compare adam and delia . have you thought for one second what this does to your daughter ? no , you have n't , because you do n't care , because adam has always been your favorite . victor : i love all my children equally . billy : give me a break , victor . you keep saying that . maybe you 'll believe it . adam brings destruction everywhere he goes . everyone he touches ended up hurt ... broken , or dead . and my daughter is dead . victor : and my son is alive . billy : exactly . you selfish bastard . victoria : if you want to talk to nick and me together , i 'll call him right now . adam : that 'd be great . victoria : i 'll have him come over right away . adam : except ... i almost died . i 'm still recovering . and the person who did it is still out there , so i 'd like to make sure i 'm safe and regain a little strength if it 's all the same to you . victoria : yeah . of course . your health comes first . adam : thanks for understanding . victoria : yeah . get some rest . i 'm anxious to hear these plans of yours . `` the young and the restless `` will continue . rey : hey . is she okay ? sharon : yeah . she 's doing her homework . i 'm sorry about that . i always encourage faith to express herself , but sometimes that 's the way it comes out . rey : well , it 's better than her keeping her feelings in . sharon : obviously , she 's protective of me , but sometimes i feel guilty that she 's had to go through a lot of the same heartbreak that i 've had when that 's not her burden to carry . and then other times ... i see her as a 12-year - old with a single mom and we 're going through the same growing pains and awkwardness as everyone else . rey : i hope i 'm not causing a problem between you two . sharon : no , not at all . you 're not . everything is gon na be fine . i usually know when she 's just blustering or when it 's something serious . i think she really likes you a lot more than she 's willing to admit . she just needs some time to get used to our situtation . rey : yeah , yeah . that 's understandable . sharon : and all that talk about moving in -- i do n't know where that came from . rey : i did n't mind it . i probably would have asked you to move in already , but you do have the bigger flat screen and that double - door fridge . sharon : oh . so , the apartment you rent from me is not up to snuff -- is that it ? rey : it can feel a little small when you 're sharing a bathroom with your sister . sharon : so , are you saying ... that you would move in , , , if i ever asked ? rey : i think faith 's the one to ask . michael : so , how about a day next weekend ? devon : i ca n't do next weekend . i got people flying on from out of town for meetings . michael : mm - hmm . how 'bout the following friday ? devon : uh ... maybe . i might be able to do it . i 'm gon na have to get back to you about it . michael : devon , i 've done a lot of will readings , and , in my experience , it 's best to get it over with , uh ... because , yes , they are emotionally fraught , but they also provide closure . devon : yeah , michael . i 'm sure they do , man , but i - i do n't know if i 'm gon na close the book on my dad ... 'cause i feel like i just went through this with hilary . michael : yeah , i know . it must seem like a 1 - 2 punch , but if you can ... take the impact of the pain and deal with it , you can move on . devon : mm . you 're not the first person to tell me that , but , as i 'm sure you know , it 's a lot easier said than done . michael : yeah . yeah . look , um ... you know i 'm here for you as your friend , right -- not just your lawyer ? devon : yeah . of course i do . and i appreciate you for that . michael : and everyone who loves you just ... wants to see you get through this and , you know , in the not - too - distant future , be happy and maybe -- maybe even ... find someone to share your life with . devon : mm . you sound like everybody else now . michael : no , it 's because you deserve it . and i 'm sorry , and it 's unfortunate that hilary and neil are gone . but you have a whole lot of life left to live . ana : you want to go on tour , and you 're worried about his health . jett : and i 'm a grown man . elena : and i know that . look , i 'm not trying to be a downer here . nobody 's happier to see how far you 've come than me . it 's just ... i do n't want to see you have a setback . jett : i understand that , and i do n't want that , either . but what this whole experience has taught me , especially with neil 's passing , is that you do n't know how much time you have left . and whatever time i have left , i want to spend it doing at least one thing i love . and that 's singing . ana : how dangerous would it be for him to go on tour medically ? elena : it 's a matter of him being in tune with his body -- knowing when he 's pushing himself too far . ana : so , as long as he 's careful , he should be able to manage the situation ? elena : if he 's honest with himself and if he tells me the truth about what 's going on . jett : you know , i 'm sitting right here , ladies , and , as i said , i 'm a grown man . elena : sometimes . but i guess you 're right . who am i to stand in your way if this is what you want ? jett : [ chuckles softly ] elena : besides , i 'll be there to keep an eye on you , and it will be nice to see you out there again . of course , the tour bus and the fast food are gon na take some getting used to . and leaving genoa city . jett : you know what ? i do n't think you need to come . elena : what ? no , of course i do . what if something happens to you and i 'm not there ? jett : no , no . nothing 's gon na happen 'cause i wo n't let it . listen ... my condition is not life - threatening . baby , i know what you went through with your mother , and i would never do that to you . so ... if things get dicey [ clicks tongue ] i 'll stop . elena : i do n't know . jett : i do . you found a home here . and you started to build a new life . i think you should stay ... and see where it takes you . victor : i do n't mean to disturb you . i can come back if you would like . adam : no . i 'm glad you 're here . come in . victor : i thought it was time to talk about your futre plans . adam : my only plans are to sleep some more ... and then go back to the tack house . victor : you do n't think we should talk about things beyond that ? adam : mnh . i think i should take things slow . victor : the only problem with that , my boy , is that you are my son . that means you are driven ... impatient , once you 're off these pain meds . i think you 're ready to take life back in your hands . adam : i do n't know what you mean by that exactly ... but i think it 's time you tell me . faith : did i drive him away ? sharon : no . but ... you pushed the envelope a little , would n't you say ? faith : maybe a little . sharon : is it because you do n't like rey ? faith : no . i do like him . sharon : i thought so . you know ... a new relationship ... is always risky ... whether it 's a new friend or a boyfriend . there 's always the chance that it 's not gon na turn out the way you hoped . but if you do n't put yourself out there because you 're scared of getting hurt , then ... you 're gon na miss out on so much love and happiness . faith : i do n't want you to miss out on anything . sharon : and i do n't want to dismiss your feelings . you 're my daughter , and you have a say in this . faith : [ sighs ] it does seem like he makes you happy . i have n't really seen you this way since dad . sharon : he does . and he wants you to be happy , too . he tried really hard today . faith : [ chuckles softly ] yeah , and i almost wrecked his drone . sharon : you know , i 'm not asking you to hide your feelings . i want you to talk it out with me always . but ... i am asking you to keep an open mind . and i 'm wondering if you think it 's possible that maybe the three of us could be happy together . faith : it 's possible . sharon : [ chuckles softly ] come here . i love you . faith : i love you , too . rey : hey . lola : hey , you ! how 'd it go with faith ? rey : she 's tougher than most drug cartels . i must have forgotten . were we that difficult at her age ? lola : yes . kyle : [ chuckles ] rey : what are you up to ? oh , apartment hunting ? so , top chef is too good to live with her big brother now ? is that it ? lola : you know , rey , it will be a great day when i do n't have to share a bathroom with you . rey : me ? lola : you know , he has more gels and creams than i do . rey : that is not true . whoa , whoa , whoa . are you ... two moving in together ? kyle : uh ... maybe not . we have n't been able to find a place yet because the only place we 've liked so far is yours . rey : are you even divorced yet ? lola : [ sighs ] devon : hey , you . elena : hey . is it okay to come in ? devon : yeah . for sure . for sure . michael took off not too long ago . where 's jett ? elena : um , he 's still at the coffee shop . he wanted to stay and chat with ana . is everything okay ? it seemed kind of serious . devon : yeah . yeah , it 's fine . it was just , uh ... michael was here about the reading of my dad 's will . i 've been putting it off for a little while . elena : you okay ? devon : yeah , i 'm good . i completely forgot that i had a meeting today . but michael was cool about it . he 's a good friend . did you get a chance to talk to jett about going on tour some more ? elena : yeah . ana joined us . we went over all the pros and cons . devon : okay . i can give you some more things to put in the `` pro `` column if you like . elena : i know you want this to happen . devon : well , i want it to happen because jett wants it to happen for himself . but i completely understand why you 're concerned about his health . elena : so ... another one of the cons would be ... me leaving genoa city . but ... jett thinks it might be better if i stay . devon : i do n't think it 's even a question . i think it would be much better if you stayed . victoria : adam admitted that he has some sort of plan , but he would n't tell me what it was . billy : [ clears throat ] he 's already playing his greatest hits , is n't he ? victoria : he said he wanted to wait until he was feeling better , and then he 's gon na talk to nick and me about it . billy : his capacity for mid games while lying in a hospital bed -- you almost have to respect it . victoria : you know , from the moment i walked in to that room , it was different from the first time i saw him . our old dynamic was back , and all of our history was in that room with us . billy : so i hope you 're seeing him for who he isn't . victoria : i do n't know if he was faking the amnesia , but there was nothing fake about him being shot . he looked really frail . billy : he 's using it to toy with you . victoria : you 're probably right . but i just do n't want to think the worst of my brother because -- billy : 'cause he 's earned it . he has spent a lifetime being a horrible person . if you had to guess , what do you think he 's plotting ? victoria : i have no idea . adam : victoria wanted to know what my plans are ... and yours , too . well , my plans do n't -- do n't concern victoria right now . adam : why is everything such a big secret ? are you playing us against each other again ? i mean , it would n't be the first time . or is there something else going on ? victor : i think you were right . you know , i should let you rest and concentrate on your recovery . elena : talking about leaving genoa city made me realize how much i wanted to stay . devon : yeah , i do n't know what i would have done if you would have gone on tour with jett . i think he would have found himself a new roadie . elena : in a strange way ... it 's like it 's giving me this chance to stop living in the past and begin thinking about the future . devon : hmm . i know exactly what you mean , 'cause i feel the same way . [ cellphone rings ] it 's a follow - up call about the will . elena : you should take that . i guess we 'll have all the time in the world now . devon : hey , michael . hey , man . you know what ? let 's schedule the reading for as soon as possible , and i 'll just make my schedule work . kyle : i filed for divorce . things are in motion . summer wo n't be an issue . i love your sister , and we 're happy together . rey : yeah , for now , until you change your mind again . kyle : my feelings never changed about lola . lola : rey ... do n't do this . rey : i 'm just looking out for you , kiddo . lola : and i love that you 're protective of me -- sometimes . right now is just not one of those times . rey : you two are moving really fast . lola : it may seem fast to you , but it 's not for us . and you just need to respect my choices like i respect yours . rey : you sure this is really what you both want ? kyle : yeah . lola : i 've never wanted anything more . kyle and i have been through so many ups and downs , and things are starting to finally settle . we know that we 're right for each other . so can you just please be happy for us ? rey : i 'm not gon na buy you a housewarming plant . kyle : [ chuckles ] [ cellphone rings ] kyle : hi . right now ? we 're on our way . it 's that loft downtown . lola : the one with the fireplace ? kyle : mm - hmm . lola : mm . got to seize the moment . [ cellphone rings ] sharon : hey , yo . rey : hey . sharon : um , are you decompressing ? because i know that faith put you through the wringer today . you really rose to the occasion . rey : she 's a good kid . and i know today was hit or miss , but i 'm gon na keep trying . sharon : we had another talk , and i was right . she really does like you . rey : i 'm glad to hear that , because i am determined to win her over . at some point , the rosales charm wears people down . sharon : it worked on me . and besides faith being protective , i think that she 's scared of change , as we all are . rey : i get that . but when the moment presents itself ... you got to seize it . sharon : i agree . rey : which is kind of why i 'm calling . sharon : okay . rey : when we were joking ... not joking earlier about me moving in ... sharon : i do n't think i was joking . rey : okay . well ... just to be clear , i 'm not joking now . so , you want to do it ? sharon : yes . i do . i really do . rey : okay . well , there 's probably a bunch of things we 're not taking into consideration , but faith is the most important one . but if you think she 's gon na be okay with it , then ... sharon : she 's going to have some expectations for you to live up to and probably some more tests for you to pass , but she 'll be fine . and i think this will be good for all of us . rey : and i want to pass every test she throws at me because i want to be the guy you and she deserve . sharon : you always have the right words to say . the only problem i can see with you moving in is i 'll be losing a tenant . rey : you know , i think i might have a solution for that , too . billy : whatever adam is scheming , it has something to do with newman . and you have worked too hard to get to the position that you are in to let that little weasel threaten it . victoria : i agree . billy : so we need to stop him in his tracks before he gets any momentum . victoria : listen . i 'm glad my brother 's alive . and for me to go to war with him too soon , while he 's still in the hospital , it just feels a little cold and calculating . billy : it 's the newman way , vick . victoria : and i have to protect myself . billy : you 're damn right you do . adam can go be healthy somewhere else . we just need to figure out how to make that happen . victor : when do you think adam will be released ? nate : tomorrow at the earliest . victor : hmm . the sooner , the better . there may not be ... a lot of time . nate : i understand . victor : any update on the situation ? nate : i 'm expecting the latest results to come in soon . victor : mm - hmm . [ cellphone chimes ] 10 : 30 p.m . | kyle and lola look for an apartment but they ca n't agree on an apartmet they both like to start the next step of their relationship . sharon and rey go to the park with faith and it gets a little tense but faith tells sharon that rey seems like a good guy and she thinks nd they he makes sharon happy . faith suggests they move in together and after reyand sharon have a talk they decide to move in together and rey suggests that sharon rent the apartmwnt to kyle and lola . billy confronts victor and makes it clear to him that he will do anything he has to do to protect his family from adam jett decides to go on tour but elena decides to stay in town and think of her future . michael persudes devon to schedule neil 's will reading and tells him that he has a lot of life to live and neil and hilary would want him to be happy . adam tells victoria that he wants to talk to her and nick as soon as he is recovered from his injuries . victoria and billy discuss a plan of war against adam and they plan to strike before adam can hurt them . victor is happy that nate tells him adam coud get out of the hospital tomorrow because there is n't much time left . victor also asks nate if the test results are in and nate tells him the results could be in tomorrow adam gets a text from someone telling him that a fall guy has been found to take the blame for shooting him . |
sharon : mmm ! mmm , this is so good . noah : where 's jack ? sharon : he 's on his way . noah : something bad could 've happened to him . sharon : nothing happened to him , sweetie . noah : how do you know ? you did n't know anything bad was gon na happen to dad or to cassie . sharon : okay , well , i 'm calling him . sharon : voice mail . noah : see , i told you . sharon : no , honey , i do n't think -- hi , jack , it 's sharon . i 've just called to see if you were on your way . jack : hey , sorry i 'm late . sharon : oh ! noah : you 're okay . jack : yeah . of course i am . wow , that looks good . noah : you should order one . sharon : you have to eat fast . school starts in 20 minutes . jack : hey , i 'd be happy to drive you there . noah : no . i 'm sick . i ca n't go . sharon : you ca n't , or you do n't want to ? noah : i do n't wan na go ! you ca n't make me ! [ scene_break ] jill : all right , i 'm gon na assume that your edict yesterday was yet another lapse in your sanity . kay : good morning to you , my dear . jill : no , actually , it is a horrible morning . you 're about to banish the man who held jabot together . kay : yes . oh , indeed , it is a gorgeous morning . jill : your decision defies reason , katherine . kay : it makes sense to me . your mr. kim is morally bankrupt . jill : oh , and you 're a paragon of virtue . kay : it is my company . and i will do with it as i wish . jill : i really thought you liked making money . kay : are you sure this is n't about money ? oh , by the way , i have n't noticed your mr. district attorney in the picture anymore . jill : this is strictly business , katherine . you would be a fool to let ji min go . kay : he can be king of the cottage of kim for all i care , as long as he is across that international date line . now deal with it . [ scene_break ] amber : hello , handsome ! cane : they got buttons for reception , interception and deception , but what do i push to make a bloody call to my mum ? amber : inside or outside line ? cane : is that a trick question ? wow . are n't you the dazzler ? amber : mmm . you like ? hey , you should come watch my `` extreme catwalk `` audition . cane : i did n't know you were trying out for that . amber : well , it was a last minute , you know , regional thing . there was a dropout . they 're only seeing finalists . cane : but you 're not a finalist . amber : yet . woman : mr. ashby ? if i 'm interrupting -- cane : oh , you can call me cane . amber : uh , yeah , i 'm mrs. ashby . you are ? woman : the new assistant . pepper , like the spice ? this came from accounting . looks important . cane : what is it ? amber : uh , you should wait to open it . pepper : buzz if you need me . oh , and the `` extreme catwalk `` people just arrived . and they 're using this room . cane : okay , thanks . amber : open it ! cane : it 's a check . i have n't even worked an hour . amber : well , i asked for an advance . because i figured you wo n't be seeing a real paycheck for a while , and i 'm not making so much at the boutique , so ... cane : i married a brilliant woman , did n't i ? amber : that 's it ? cane : i reckon it 's fair for a week 's work . amber : felons make more than this . honey ... uh , what exactly is your annual salary ? cane : i do n't know . katherine said some line `` within industry standards . `` amber : cane ... i love you , but you got a lot to learn . [ scene_break ] lauren : can you believe fen slept through the night last night ? michael : i know . thank goodness . lauren : did you even go to bed last night ? gloria : for a little while . michael : what are you watching ? gloria : i 'm studying , michael . michael : it 's `` gattaca . `` what in the world would you -- ? gloria : hey ! hey ! hey ! michael : no , i know this film . the plot centers around faking d.n.a . tests . lauren : you 're taking lessons from a movie ? gloria : i am being subpoenaed for a d.n.a . test and prison is not an option . michael : and this is ? gloria : i 'm gon na beat that test , michael . let 's just hope the lab technician has n't seen this movie . michael : i 'll figure out a way to get you out of this . lauren : in a legal way . i 'm sure you meant to say legal . michael : you did n't mean to harm anyone . and the most you could get is manslaughter . gloria : that does n't make me feel good . let 's not forget the food poisoning . lauren : the problem is , that once you give your d.n.a . , they 're going to charge you . gloria : and maybe not ! you know , the district attorney ca n't prosecute his own wife . michael : i 'm sorry . `` a '' -- au contraire , and `` b '' -- thank god -- you 're not married to william . gloria : not yet , but i 'm still working on it . and , oh , by the way , that earring thing did n't work . michael : what earring thing ? what earring thing ? lauren : nothing . michael : what earring thing ? lauren : nothing ! you ca n't seduce your way out of this one . gloria : i 'm going to the club . lauren : gloria , flaunting your new boyfriend in front of william is not gon na make him propose . michael : if we could shine the light of reality on your otherwise delusional schemes , um ... has william ever ... in so many words , ever , ever said , `` i ... `` lauren : love you ? michael : yeah . gloria : not in those exact words . michael : not in any words . you know , tricking william wo n't work any better than gluing a piece of latex in your inner cheek and putting somebody else 's d.n.a . on it . gloria : aha ! michael : no , aha ! i got one word for you -- saliva . gloria : ethan hawke used used a fake thumb in that movie ! lauren : tell me you 're even gon na try that ! it 's not gon na work ! gloria : all right , if they find my d.n.a . on the evidence , it got there by accident . lauren : the evidence is your own gloves ! gloria : yeah , which i put into a dumpster and the real criminal found and happened to put on . michael : if they find your d.n.a . in that glove , they are not gon na acquit you ! gloria : all right , then , michael , you tell me how i 'm gon na get out of this . lauren : why do n't we try something new , huh ? something crazy . how about the truth ? ! [ scene_break ] sharon : he hardly had a bite of his favorite breakfast . jack : yeah , poor kid 's dealing with a lot right now . sharon : cassie -- i ca n't believe it 's been two years . jack : and now his father . it 's amazing the kid 's even functioning . oh , or you , for that matter . sharon : i 'm not . i just do n't want him to know . noah : can we go now ? sharon : how 's your stomach ? noah : fine . and i wan na go , but not to school . jack : hey , what 's the rush ? noah : this kid from school ? taylor ? i saw him in the bathroom . he goes , `` hey , i hear your dad is dead . `` jack : you know what ? sometimes i just ca n't bear going to work . today is one of those days . i feel like just playing hooky . noah : can i ? sharon : absolutely not . unless i can play hooky , too . [ scene_break ] jill : you know , you 're really slipping . kay : what 's that supposed to mean ? jill : it means that you have n't even considered the possible consequences of your decision . ji min had absolutely no idea that anything was illegal about that deal . kay : well , if that is the case , the man is a fool and i will not have a fool running my company . jill : ah , would you rather have someone running it who intentionally deceived their shareholders ? because it could come out that jack sold you back jabot . kay : are you threatening me ? jill : no . no , i 'm just guarding our corporate assets . 'cause what if it did leak ? oh , all the lawsuits and all the jurisdictions where we do business -- all that progress we 've made -- gone . is it worth it , katherine ? kay : very venal of you . jill : yeah , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] jack : five seconds left in this epic battle . the rockets have the ball . tracy mcgrady turns left , shoots ! sharon : one more ! jack : scores ! he 's done it ! yay ! sharon : the rockets win ! noah : do n't do that ! sharon : do n't do what ? jack : wait , what ? noah : that over - the - shoulder shot . that 's my dad 's shot . he taught it to me and cassie . you stole it ! jack : hey , really , i did n't mean to ... noah : yes , you did . sharon : honey , he did n't know . noah : yes , he did ! jack : wait , wait , i really did n't . noah : liar ! jack : noah , let 's slow down for a second here . noah : shut up ! sharon : hey ! jack : noah ? noah : shut up ! you 're not my dad ! jack : hey , you know what ? i was thinking ... we could name that fancy shot after your dad . what do you say ? noah : i do n't care . sharon : yeah , you know what ? that 's a great idea . how about , um ... we 'll call it `` the nick knack . `` how 's that ? noah : stupid . jack : hey , no , really , when -- when somebody invents something great , it lives on forever and every time anybody takes this shot , they 're gon na remember your dad . sharon : yeah , that 's pretty cool . noah : i only want my dad to do that shot . when he comes back , he 'll show you . sharon : your dad 's in heaven , honey . noah : prove it . jack : she ca n't . noah : because he 's not in heaven ! he 's here and i can prove it ! my dad said he would never leave me . [ scene_break ] cane : so how 's it going ? amber : it is n't . every time i try to talk to her , someone comes and beats me . cane : there 's your chance . scoot . go . amber : hi , i 'm amber . woman : amber who ? amber : just amber . you know , like just madonna or just fergie . when you 're me , you do n't need a last name . woman : lucky you . amber : i 'm here to audition . woman : i do n't have you down . amber : really ? wow , there must be some kind of mistake . i got this voice mail . woman : from who ? mia ? amber : yes , mia . mia -- she left me this long voicemail . uh , she said because i had so much experience designing in l.a. that it would be fine . i could just come in as long as i 'm here by 10 : 00 . i mean , i saved the voicemail for posterity , but , um ... i hope i 'm not getting her into any trouble or anything . woman : hold the next person , please . you 've got five minutes to prove that you 're all that and a bag of kate spade . [ scene_break ] michael : i think gloria 's getting desperate . lauren : gee , ya think ? i mean , what was with the latex cheek implants ? michael : what was with the latex cheek implants ? you know ... the deeper she gets in with bardwell , the angrier he 's gon na be when he finds out it 's her d.n.a . in that glove . lauren : thanks , babe . michael : how do i save that woman from herself ? lauren : how about ... this time you do n't ? michael : i wish it were that simple . lauren : meaning ? michael : meaning ... say she tries to pull something and , uh , they question her . i 'm with her . bardwell reminds her that she 's under oath and asks her who else knew about what you were pulling ? lauren : so of course , she turns to you and says , `` my wonderful son , michael `` michael : yeah . `` and my beautiful daughter - in - law , lauren . `` and , voila ! we are unindicted co - conspirators . [ scene_break ] will : i know it 's all very c.s.i . , but a d.n.a . test does n't hurt a bit . gloria : well , that 's very good to hear , william . will : well , we should get the results in a couple of days . in fact , i 'll put a rush on yours . gloria : thank you very much . will : good thing evan found it , huh ? gloria : what ? oh . will : your earring . was it , um , before or after i told you about his background check ? gloria : william ... william , please , i would feel terrible if you got the wrong impression . i was on my cell phone . i took it off and forgot it , that 's all . will : yeah , well , if i were you , i 'd stay away from that guy . evan : gloria ? hi . gloria : evan . will : nice to see you . evan : yeah . gloria , i called your apartment . your son said that you were here . could i , uh , could i speak to you a moment , privately ? will : um , we 're in the middle of something here , if you do n't mind . evan : i do . you know , you seem like a decent guy , but you know what they say about love and war ? gloria : excuse me , excuse me , gentlemen , please . william , will you please excuse me for a moment ? will : fine . i 'll make some calls . you might wan na see which cruise line is hiring . [ scene_break ] sharon : your dad did n't wan na leave you . it 's just ... sometimes bad things happen . and i know it makes you feel sad and angry and scared . noah : can i get a soda ? sharon : you did n't even eat your breakfast . noah : so ? jack : you know what ? i happen to know something about national hooky day , and it is n't that strange to have a soda for breakfast . as a matter of fact , i was thinking of maybe having a backward lunch . you start with all the dessert you can eat , and follow it with a hamburger . noah : i wo n't have room for a hamburger . jack : well ... aw , heck , what do you say , mom ? you can tell 'em to put it on my tab . noah : thanks . sharon : i do n't know what to say to him . maybe i should talk to his therapist . jack : no , you 're saying all the right things . sharon : no , i 'm not . i 'm a fake . and he can see right through me . i can hardly breathe when i think about nick and cassie . i do n't know how i 'm gon na do this , jack . how am i gon na make my son think that everything is okay when it 's not ? jack : i 'll breathe for all three of us . [ scene_break ] john : nice shot . jack : hey , pop . john : now , in my day , it was a two - handed set shot . you know , i 'd like to see lebron try that . sharon and noah are inside ? jack : well , you do n't know ? john : i am dead , not omniscient . jack : yeah , they 're both inside . john : good . then we can talk freely about how you lost my company again . jack : dad , it was n't meant to end up this way . john : right . the road to hell is paved , son . jack : yeah , is it literally ? john : you know , i tried to warn you in the caribbean . i never got what i wanted by stealing from people , cheating , lying and trying to confuse them . jack : i wanted to get your company back . my company . john : and you did it all wrong . jack : okay , what do you want ? you wan na hear me say i screwed up ? i screwed up . you happy ? john : are you ? jack : no . no , and i ca n't seem to make anybody else happy . as much as i would love to . john : they both need you , son . jack : yeah , i know . and i 'm trying , but ... they 're both a mess . john : well , what did you expect ? you 're doing it all wrong again . [ scene_break ] kay : bottom line , should jill leak this story , where does that leave me ? michael : legally ? you 're sound . back when you sold to house of kim , we did our due diligence . kay : i am speaking of the buy back , michael . michael : the buy back ? that 's dicier . ji min is the key . if he rolls over , it 's on you . kay : and then what ? michael : in my professional opinion , you have three options . not mutually exclusive , by the way . kay : and they are ? michael : they are number one -- keep ji min very happy . number two -- keep ji min very far away from you , or number three -- keep ji min very , very nervous . [ scene_break ] gloria : finally . showtime . evan : to the most amazing woman in the world -- beautiful , sexy . gloria : you say the sweetest things . evan : i write my own dialogue . gloria : evan , what is this ? evan : make me the happiest man in the world . marry me ? gloria : you propose and he walks out ? evan : not good . gloria : not good ? it 's a disaster . do n't , do n't , do n't . [ scene_break ] woman : we 're all set . look right into the camera and ... action ! amber : hi , i 'm amber and i have a passion for fashion . in fact , this outfit that i 'm wearing -- woman : let 's move on to the fashion bible questions . amber : hmm ? woman : what was coco chanel 's real name ? amber : uh ... coconut ? joking ! woman : stylish young women in the roaring ' 20s revealed what body part ? amber : cleavage ? that 's two body parts . woman : which designer was the first to use spandex ? amber : someone who hates women ? woman : thank you , next ! [ scene_break ] cane : how did it go ? amber : i blew it . they gave the finalists this stupid fashion bible thingy to study and i did n't get one . cane : how to be an executive rule number five -- connections . come with me . cane : hello . are you the producer of this shindig ? woman : yes . cane : i 'm , uh , cane ashby . i 'm a chancellor executive . i think you know my mum -- jill abbott ? woman : oh , oh , wow , it 's a pleasure to meet you . cane : thank you . woman : we just adore your mother . cane : see , the problem is , she 's not very happy with you right now . you see this , uh , young lady ? amber : amber , mr. ashby . cane : amber . apparently someone on your staff sabotaged amber 's audition . she did n't get the fashion bible . woman : i suppose that 's right . cane : and my mum very much fancies her work , so i do n't have to go to her and tell her it 's true that , you know , this poor , talented girl did n't get a fair shot . woman : oh , no , no , no , you do n't have to do that . um , forget the quiz . how about we try again right now ? amber : really ? woman : uh - huh . amber : i would love to . thank you ! thank you ! cane : thank you . i appreciate that . woman : you 're welcome . [ scene_break ] kay : thank you for stopping by . ji min : what can i do for you , mrs. chancellor ? kay : well , you can explain what you 're still doing in genoa city . ji min : i have n't received official word that the sale is final . and until i do , i 'll stay on and continue to rescue jabot from the financial pit i found it in when i bought it . kay : what do they say ? honor among thieves ? ji min : mrs. chancellor , i had no idea about jack 's legal situation . kay : he was secretive and you had no suspicions ? the next thing you 're going to tell me , the pope is not catholic . ji min : in the end , i thought you 'd be grateful . you know , your daughter and i turned this company around . kay : well , your accomplishments are duly noted . so is your deceit . but if you think that combination gives you the right to work for me , you think again . [ scene_break ] sharon : why did you throw the ball at jack ? noah : i told you . he stole dad 's shot . sharon : you know , sometimes when you 're sad , well , when i 'm sad , it 's easier to be mad at somebody else . i miss cassie , too . so much . noah : but you do n't miss dad . if you did , you would n't have divorced him . sharon : i do miss him . noah : you want him to be dead . sharon : no , that 's not true and you know it . hey ... would you do me a favor ? noah : what ? sharon : would you apologize to jack ? you know , we 're gon na be living in his house soon . noah : no , we are n't . sharon : yeah , remember , he painted your room with the superheroes , and he put in a basketball court . noah : i do n't care . i 'm never living at jack 's house . [ scene_break ] jack : noah 's pretty angry , dad . i 'm doing all i can , but i think the kid resents me . john : jack , what do you expect ? you 're here , his father is n't . that boy does love you . jack : yeah , i do n't know about that . john : well , look , who did he turn to when his mom 's friend dru died ? not his father . you . i mean , ca n't you imagine how guilty he feels about that now ? jack : why did n't i see that ? john : because you 're alive . now if you love that boy take two steps back . and when the time is right , he will take those steps towards you . jack : two steps back , huh ? thanks . john : you 're welcome . you be well , son . jack : dad ? i got so many questions i wan na ask you . what 's it like , where you are now ? john : oh ... there -- there are no words , jackie , really . jack : do you know who 's going to die ? john : son , there are more things in heaven and earth , than are dreamt of in your philosophy . jack : have you seen nick ? i mean , could you talk to him ? john : i 'm afraid i have n't . jack : i just thought it would be good for noah . maybe his father -- i do n't know . john : two steps , jack . now with sharon , it 's a different story . do n't take those steps . jack : what are you saying ? john : i have a gift for her . a message from cassie . [ scene_break ] cane : relax . amber : stop it ! if they catch us , i 'm toast ! woman : congratulations , amber . you 're officially on the show . amber : oh ! thank you ! thank you ! you will not regret this ! i promise ! cane : can my mum pick 'em , or what ? amber : and thank you , mr. ashby . if there is anything i can do for you ... woman : welcome to `` extreme catwalk , `` amber . we 'll be in touch . cane : you know , come to think of it , there 's maybe , uh , four or five or six things that you can do for me . amber : really ? cane : really . amber : better wait till we get home . would n't want anyone thinking i 'm getting ... preferential treatment . [ scene_break ] sharon : maybe you should ask him to play . jack : no , i 'm gon na wait for him to ask me . sharon : well , that could be a pretty long wait . inside just now , he told me that he does n't want to move into your place -- ever . jack : i think we should respect his wishes . sharon : you do ? jack : if i was in his shoes , i 'd feel the same way . sharon : so ... you 'll stay with me then ? jack : as long as it 's okay with you and with noah . sharon : where did you learn to be so kind and wonderful ? jack : you remember i told you once that ... i occasionally talk to my dad ? sharon : yeah , i said that i -- i talk to cassie sometimes , too . jack : cassie ever talk back ? i know this sounds crazy , i ... i just had a long conversation with my dad . sharon : okay , i 'll bite . what did he say ? jack : he had a message for you . from cassie . sharon : look , i know that you 're only trying to help , but -- jack : she said that last night , for the first time in a very long time , you got down on your knees and prayed . sharon : wait , that ... that happened . well , you could n't know that unless -- cassie saw ? jack : cassie said that when you 're lying in bed at night and you feel that wisp of wind on your face , that 's her giving you a good night kiss . she wants you to know she 's still with you and she always will be . sharon : um ... well , how come she could n't come and tell me that herself ? jack : i asked my dad that . he started quoting shakespeare again . sharon : well , thank you . um , thank you . i 'll tell noah , okay ? jack : no , he ... he said this was just for you . sharon : well , i wish that , um ... i wish that she could talk to him or nick could . did your dad see nick ? jack : no . noah : hey , jack ? wan na play ? jack : yeah . jack : go now ! yes ! noah : swoosh ! [ scene_break ] jill : so ... what did my mother want ? ji min : she wants me gone ... from the company and from your life . jill : we do n't have to give her what she wants . ji min : ah , jill ... it 's her company and she seemed quite serious . jill : oh ! let me tell you what she 's even more serious about than winning . it 's money . now she knows that you are amazing at your job . and you had nothing whatsoever to do with jack 's fraud . so ... i just say we hang tough . ji min : i will if you will . partners ? jill : ( sighs ) there is nothing i 'd like more . [ scene_break ] lauren : babe , you have a knot the size of jersey here . hey , can you relax ? breathe through it ? michael : i will relax when the world bends to my will . lauren : with your mother , that 's totally impossible . michael : oh ... that hurts more . rub . yeah , there , there . i do n't think she understands how serious -- oh . gloria : all right , i admit it . i ruined everything . lauren : not bending . gloria : i just saw my future husband walk out on me . michael : what a surprise . lauren : what happened ? gloria : i was at the club with william . evan showed up and presented me with that . unfortunately , it did n't make william jealous . he just got up and stormed out . lauren : well ... michael : great . just what you need when you 're about to submit to a d.n.a . test in a murder case where you 're the guilty party . an angry prosecutor . gloria : i know . go ahead and say it . i went too far . ( knock on door ) lauren : i 'll get it . gloria : you know , but you ca n't say i did n't give it the good old college try , huh , michael ? michael : well , you did n't go to college . gloria : i know . michael : and i wish you 'd stop trying to -- gloria : please , michael , stop , please . michael : you ca n't marry everybody who walks in off the street ! lauren : william , hi . will : hi . lauren : come on in . will : thanks . gloria : hello , william . michael : uh , to what do we owe the pleasure ? will : i need to speak with you . michael : is this a legal matter ? will : well , that depends . michael : it would be inappropriate for gloria to answer any questions right now before -- will : michael , it 's personal . lauren : okay . uh , we will be in the kitchen . if you need anything legal . michael . gloria : legal ? personal ? it 's all very confusing . will : well , confusing is an accurate description . you see , i 'm onto your game . gloria : i did n't mean it , william . it was all just an accident . will : yeah , yeah , i got that . you had no idea evan was really gon na fall for you . gloria : what ? will : when i saw you two today , i knew there -- i knew that it was time for me to do something other than just stand by and watch . my wife ... was an amazing woman . and i never wan na go through that kind of pain again . that 's why it 's so hard for me to admit that ... i love another amazing woman . gloria : really ? will : i think i 've loved you since that day you sang `` my funny valentine `` to me . gloria : i was kinda hoping that you 'd ask me to be your valentine . will : well , i did n't . but , um ... i 'd like to make up for it and ask you this instead . will you be my wife ? [ scene_break ] ji min : hello , jack . jack : this is not a good time . coffee , black . ji min : jack , i understand why you 're suspicious of me . jack : oh , that would be an understatement . ji min : think about it , jack . it was not in my interest to ruin a profitable arrangement . i enjoyed working with you . i wan na work with you again . jack : you and i will work together again when -- ji min : go ahead , say it . jack : not a single question about my wife 's son ? the fact that he lost his father ? not a mention of it ? ji min : look , i was worried about us . i ... i 'm sorry . how is he ? jack : too little too late . ( cell phone ringing ) jack : yeah ? i 'm on my way . well ... have a cup of coffee on me . [ scene_break ] amber : now ... about those favors ... what exactly did you have in mind , mr. ashby ? cane : well , considering we 're still in public , i think we should be quiet about this . amber : then you be quiet . woman : hello , mr. ashby . mrs. ashby . cane : so you followed us here ? amber : how 'd you find out ? woman : someone named pepper ? cane : look , okay , i admit this , uh , lovely lady is my wife , but my mum really loves her designs , so i say to you , please , just judge her -- just see if she 'll be good for the show , that 's all . woman : and i say , she 's disqualified . amber : you know , this is really gon na piss my mother - in - law off ! [ scene_break ] kay : you know , i 've been thinking about what you said earlier . it was quite convincing . jill : and ? kay : i 've changed my mind . ji min can stay at jabot . jill : oh , that is wonderful news ! kay : is it ? i mean , you have just turned down the chance to run your own company . jill : well , that 's all right . we 'll be an equal partnership . we 'll run it together . kay : oh , not a chance . not a chance . consider this , you become c.e.o . of jabot , in which case , he goes . or ... he takes over at jabot , in which case ... he becomes your boss . jill : that is ridiculous ! kay : call it what you want . the man or the job ? your choice . your choice . [ scene_break ] sharon : well , you told jack you wanted a backwards lunch . noah : i changed my mind . sharon : okay ... what do you want ? noah : i told you . i wan na go home and wait for dad . sharon : i want that , too , honey , but that 's not gon na happen . noah : yes , it will . he could be there right now . sharon : all right , um , look , we can do whatever we want . we can go to a movie . jack : hey , sorry i 'm holding things up . wait , you did n't get started without me , did you ? sharon : um , noah keeps saying that he wants to go home and wait for his dad . noah : if he comes home and i 'm not there , he 'll think i forgot about him . jack : you know what , buddy ? if i had one wish , it would be that your father would come home , but -- noah : i 'm not listening to either of you . i want my dad ! sharon : noah ! jack : i 'll go . i 'll go . [ next_on ] gloria : william , i 've changed my mind about the wedding . will : you do n't wan na get married ? sharon : i have to tell the grand jury that i slept with a married man . whoo- hoo ! j.t . : everybody knows you cheated on your wife . brad : and you love that , do n't you ? because you want her for yourself . | gloria tries to make william jealous by making him think that evan proposed to her . she does n't think that it worked until he comes to see her and he proposes to her . amber tries to get herself on extreme catwalk , and almost does , until cane 's new assistant tells the producer she is cane 's wife . katherine decides that ji min can stay with jabot , but only if jill agrees to let him be her boss . sharon and jack try to console noah who is having a tough time with his father 's death . jack gets a visit from the spirit of his father . he gives jack a message to pass on to sharon from cassie . |
michael : it 's outrageous - the judge setting bail this high . ashley : i do n't care about the money , michael . the d.a . thinks i tried to kill tucker . michael : thinking and proving are two different things . ashley : i ca n't believe i 'm even going through this . i - i 'm supposed to be on my honeymoon . abby : mom , oh , my god . are you okay ? ashley : abby , i 'm fine . michael 's handling everything . abby : what -- can you take , these off of her ? it 's not like she 's some dangerous criminal . michael : your mother 's been charged with attempted murder . abby : well , that is crazy . she did n't do -- ashley : abby , i want you out of here . abby : but , mom , it was -- ashley : abby , -- right now . leave . michael : look , perhaps its best . ashley : please ? michael : that was pretty harsh . ashley : i 'm under a lot of stress . michael : so is she . ashley : ( sighs ) she 's the one who caused all this . if she had n't tried to make me believe that tucker and diane were meeting at the cabin , i would n't be here , and tucker would n't be fighting for his life . [ scene_break ] ( ventilator hisses ) sofia : any changes ? kay : no . sofia : well , i know tucker . he 's in there fighting . he 'd want the same for us . he 'd be mad as hell if he knew we were just sittin ' around worried about him . kay : well , i ca n't think of anything else right now . sofia : well , we could do something about that . we could make sure mccall , unlimited , is as strong as ever when he wakes up . neil : hey , uh , is it okay if i -- hi , sofia . kay : ( sighs ) sofia : neil , hey . kay : perfect timing . neil : how 's -- how 's tucker doing ? kay : uh , he 's holding his own . neil : yeah , that 's good . good to hear . so , um , you wanted to see me ? kay : yeah , we , um , we really have a lot of work to do . it 's a big responsibility running his company . i mean , i 'm touched that he chose me to do it . question , sofia -- did you know that tucker had a son ? sofia : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lily : thank you . jill : oh , lily . what a lovely surprise . lily : hi . jill : what , is it `` mommy 's `` day out `` ? lily : ( chuckles ) yeah , you know , even us moms need a break now and then , so ... ( chuckles ) jill : absolutely , and you look great . lily : thank you . i , um , i feel good . jill : good . oh , did you get those little outfits for the twins that i had colin bring over ? lily : oh , yes , yes , yes . they were really adorable . thank you so much . jill : they are , are n't they ? lily : yeah . jill : you 're welcome . well , if they 're the wrong size or the wrong color , just -- lily : oh , no , no , they 're perfect . i mean , you did n't even have to go through all the trouble of getting them . it was fine . ( chuckles ) jill : oh , honey , it was just a little gift . really , if there 's anything that i can really help with , please let me know . lily : um , yeah , you know , we 're good . got it covered , so thanks . jill : great . great , 'cause i know that it 's an awful lot to handle , you know , for two people , and you 're on your own . it must be very stressful . lily : jill , i - i - i said that i - i have it covered , okay ? i just really wish that everybody would stop worrying about me . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] man : so , uh , lily does n't know what is real and what 's not , dad . colin : poor girl . she does n't know whether she 's lost her mind or her husband . man : yeah , huh . you know , i got ta give it to you , dad . i think that 's a brilliant plan you had . i like that one . colin : yeah , well , you brought it to life . man : yeah , i did , did n't i ? yeah . yeah , but i - i - i -- i got this feeling that if i -- i have to , like , be my spineless brother , you know , dad , i might just , you know , lose my mind , huh ? colin : it 'll all be over soon , caleb . caleb : i hope so . yeah , 'cause one more day of playing `` saint cane 's `` gon na be too much for me . just a little bit too much . hey , you know , i love that plan you had . it was a good plan , you know , taking cane out like that on the church steps . i wish i was there to see it , you know ? but you know what i really wish , dad ? i wish i 'd did it . huh ? colin : let 's not get carried away . to make this work , we need to keep cool heads and exercise a little patience . caleb : i 'm not a big fan of patience , dad , so this is what i 'm gon na do , all right ? we 'll wrap up the freak show , grab the grandkids , go back to oz , okay ? [ scene_break ] lily : listen , jill . jill : ( sighs ) lily : sorry . i did n't mean to be rude . jill : i know , honey . i know . you 're under a lot of pressure . i do n't mean to put any more on you . lily : no , i mean , you just -- you 're concerned . i - i appreciate that . it 's just that everybody 's asking me how i am , and ... jill : do you know what it is ? it 's that we all miss cane so much , we ca n't imagine what you 're going through . lily : yeah , um , i 'm okay , though . i - i 'm actually better than okay . jill : really ? lily : yeah . yeah , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm seeing a therapist , dr. mason . jill : ( gasps ) oh . lily : she 's been helping me a lot . jill : you are ? lily : mm - hmm . jill : well , good , good . i 'm glad you 're doin ' okay then . lily : yeah , i am . jill : you know what ? colin and i would love to come over and see the twins , and to maybe take you out to lunch . how would that be ? lily : um , yeah , that sounds nice , yeah . um , i actually have to go . i have an appointment with -- with my therapist , so , um , i 'll call you later . promise . jill : okay . ok . [ scene_break ] colin : you 've always been driven . caleb : yeah , just like you , dad . colin : and you 're smart . caleb : yeah . colin : ( chuckles ) look what you did with lily . caleb : yeah , she likes a ghost . she trusts a ghost more than she trusts herself . colin : her family is starting to question her sanity . when they question her ability to care for the kids , then we make our move . caleb : no , we round up the kids now , and we take 'em back . to australia . that 's what we 're gon na do . colin : w - we 're not rustling cattle . this whole thing needs a degree of finesse . caleb : oh . you see , the problem with that is that i think if i spend more time with this girl , this little princess , i might just , you know , just ... do something -- colin : i 'm more concerned about the little princess figuring out what we 're doing . caleb : okay , well , just let me kill her . i can do that , dad . i can just kill her , just like that . ( clicks tongue ) gone . yeah . [ scene_break ] sofia : i 've known tucker a long time . he never once mentioned having a son . neil : you know what ? this is absolutely amazing . katherine , you being separated from tucker , tucker being separated from his kid -- he , he -- he never said a word . kay : well , i think i can understand why . losing a child can be very devastating , difficult to talk about . ( clears throat ) meanwhile , back to the matter at hand . i think we owe it to tucker to , um , to keep his business running . sofia : i 'm ready . kay : well , it 's , uh , been a long time since i 've been in the driver 's seat but i think i know my way around a c.e.o . 's desk . neil : okay , katherine . where -- where do you want to start ? kay : first , i think we should reassure the stockholders that , uh , the company is in good hands . i 'd like you to issue a- official statement that i have the know how and the experience to keep a company running very smoothly and profitably . neil : okay , absolutely , um , i 'll -- i 'll get right on that . kay : oh , uh , sofia , i want you to get me the summaries of , uh , current and pending projects , uh , mergers and acquisitions that are pending , uh , and under way . uh , that way , i can go over the documents and pursue what we 're going to keep and the rest that we will drop . neil : okay , any thoughts on that right now ? kay : yes . put a stop on the purchases of any and all newman enterprise stock . sofia : what ? kay : we 're no longer interested in buying up newman stock ju -- in order to take advantage of the upcoming i.p.o . sofia : well , that was a major part of tucker 's strategy for the future of this company . we should be honoring his wishes , carrying out his plan . [ scene_break ] michael : so abby told you that tucker and diane were meeting at the cabin , and you headed up there to get the truth . ashley : yeah , it was pretty stupid . i should have known she was lying . michael : mm . ashley : ( clears throat ) michael : but you were behind the wheel because abby was drunk . she passed out before the accident . ashley : that 's right . michael : she never saw what happened ? ashley : no , she does n't remember a thing . michael : but you remember tucker stepping out on the road . you did n't see him until it was too late , and you hit him . ashley : yeah , it was an accident . michael : why did you tell detective mauro that you and abby were arguing when you hit tucker ? ashley : because , michael , i had a fiancé in the hospital . my daughter 's in the hospital . they 're both in serious condition , and , uh , i was out of my mind with worry , and i just mixed it all up . that 's all . michael : is there anything else you recall about that evening ? ashley : no . michael : think , ashley . it 's important . ( sighs ) you remember the last time you withheld information from me in a similar situation ? ashley : you mean when my father shot your stepfather , and i told you i did it ? michael : yeah , that 's the one . if i had known the whole truth from the beginning , things might have ended up very differently for john . ashley : what do you want from me ? what do you want from me ? i was driving the car . i hit my fiancé . it 's a horrible thing , but it 's the truth . ( knock on door ) abby : mom , i 'm not leaving until you talk to me . ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) michael : guard . abby : we have to talk . ashley : all right . could i have a couple minutes , please , alone ? michael : sure . i 'll go check on the bail . ashley : thank you . ( knock on door ) abby : oh , god , this is so messed up . i know that apologizing right now wo n't get you out of here . ashley : you 've already apologized . is that why you 're here ? abby : no , i 'm here to fix this . i need to fix this . ashley : abby , stop . you ca n't do anything . abby : listen to me . this is what we 're gon na do , okay ? we are gon na tell the police that this accident was my fault . ashley : it was n't your fault . abby : yes , it was my fault . it 's my fault that tucker was on the road . it 's my fault you were driving up to the cabin , so this -- it this is what we 're gon na do . we 're just gon na tell them that we were arguing like you already told the detective , and -- a - and then i - i - i -- i grabbed the steering wheel , and then that 's why you hit tucker . ashley : abby , it 's tucker ! i 'm not going to tell them that it was your fault when it was n't . abby : mom , please . ashley : abby , it would only make things worse . abby : that 's gon na make things worse ? they think that you tried to kill tucker . ashley : but i 'm innocent , and michael 's gon na prove it . abby : please let me help you . please let me help you . i love you so much , mom . please . ashley : ( sighs ) honey , your love for me is what got us into this situation . abby : ( scoffs ) why that stupid d.a . charging you with attempted murder is ... if tucker dies ... ashley : oh , god . abby : you 're gon na be charged with murder . mom , you could go to jail for the rest of your life . ashley : abby . abby : ( cries ) oh , my god , no . [ scene_break ] sofia : mccall , unlimited , is tucker 's company . it should be run the way he wants it . kay : well , he wanted me to run it . sofia : well , i 'm sure he had no idea that you would dismantle everything he worked so hard to build for your own personal reasons . kay : he knew exactly who was , and how i run a business . that 's why he put me in charge . sofia : well , you should honor that decision and follow his vision . kay : ( scoffs ) i follow no one 's vision but my own , and i 'm not about to change now , sofia . sofia : well , that 's obvious . nothin ' changes around here . neil : okay , all right , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . hold on . hold on , ladies . first of all , we 're in a hospital , all right ? let me remind you that tucker has a high regard for both of you . but , sofia , he chose to put katherine at the helm , and that says a hell of a lot about his feelings for her as a businesswoman and his mother . sofia : i know tucker better than either of you , probably better than anyone . kay : ( stammers ) look , it 's obvious you care a great deal for him . sofia : i am just looking out for him the same way he always looked out for me . kay : he is not running this business . i 'm sure he appreciates your attitude . i am running this business , and i expect you to respect my wishes , as i 'm sure he would . [ scene_break ] dr. mason : hi . lily : hi . thank you for meeting me here . dr. mason : no , i was a little surprised to hear from you . lily : yeah , um ... ( clears throat ) i know that i - i missed my last few appointments . ( chuckles ) dr. mason : no , i was just worried when you did n't show up or you did n't return my calls . that 's why i agreed to have your session here . normally , i would n't do something like this . lily : yeah , thank you , i appreciate that . i just did n't think that i needed , you know , the whole office thing . ( chuckles ) dr. mason : oh . lily : yeah , but i 've -- i 've been feeling a lot better . and , um , that 's why i did n't make my last few appointments . i just really feel like i 've , you know , turned a new corner . so , um , that 's why i just wanted to tell you that i 've decided not to , uh , continue my therapy sessions . [ scene_break ] colin : i appreciate your enthusiasm . but we 'll stick to the plan . that 's best for everyone . caleb : ( sighs heavily ) you know , i thought the only people you really give a damn about in this is the grandkids , right ? colin : you start blowin ' people away , i 'm never gon na get those grandkids . that 's why we 'll do it my way . caleb : oh , that 's the way where i do all the work , right ? and you do ... ( pops lips ) nothing . colin : i 'm workin ' on jill . caleb : oh ... ( laughs ) i bet it 's a real hard job doin ' that , dad , is n't it ? colin : hey , look , she 's got ta convince lily 's family to allow me to take those children back to australia . caleb : all right , well , lily 's old man 's not gon na go for that , okay ? so let me take him out . i can take jill out . i can take lily out . colin : nobody gets hurt -- nobody . caleb : you know what the problem is ? you and my spineless brother never had the guts to do real work , man 's work . that 's the problem here . colin : any fool can use a gun . to make this happen , we 've got ta keep cool heads . otherwise , you might lose yours . caleb : ( sighs ) it 's me . we need to move forward on this now . [ scene_break ] lily : you know , i just , i feel so much better . it 's like every day gets easier . dr. mason : sounds like you 're really making progress . lily : yeah , so , i mean , you 're not gon na try to talk me out of quitting ? ( chuckles ) dr. mason : i just have something i 'd like to ask you . lily : sure . dr. mason : you 've had a really tough year , a lot to deal with -- cancer , premature birth of your children , losing cane . lily : yeah , and , you know ... ( chuckles ) i mean , i 've -- i 've gotten through it all . dr. mason : there 's bound to be tough days ahead . i mean , do you think you can face them ? do you have a place where you can go to for support ? do you have a place where you can draw some strength ? [ lily remembering ] cane : ( sighs ) lily : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) cane : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lily : um , yeah . i ... i definitely have a place where i can go . dr. mason : well , you call me if you need me . lily : yeah , um , yeah , i - i - i will , uh , so thank you so much for everything . dr. mason : oh , you 're welcome . lily : thank you . okay , bye . dr. mason : okay . [ scene_break ] neil : ( clears throat ) sofia : you know , i really miss my daddy . he would make days like this better , bearable . neil : yeah . sofia : he would know what to do . neil : here 's your tea . you know , sofia , you have to give katherine a chance . sofia : a chance to what ? destroy tucker 's company ? neil : now why would she want to do that to her own son ? sofia : her son ? neil , she was n't even gon na go to his wedding . so he reached out to her , and she just pushed him away , shut him down . and now she gets to run his company ? that 's not right . neil : mm , be that as it may , it 's what tucker wants . now you do n't have to like it , but you do have to accept it . sofia : well , she may be his mother , but blood is n't everything . neil : mm - hmm . ( cell phone rings ) neil : mm . hold that thought , okay ? let me answer this real quick . sofia : ( sighs ) neil : oh , yeah , neil winters . dr. mason : neil , its dr. mason . neil : yeah , thank you so much for returning my call . um , listen , doctor , i 'm very worried about lily . i know you ca n't divulge any information about your sessions with her , but i was hoping you could tell me if there 's any way , an -- anything i can do to help . dr. mason : be with her . keep a very close eye on her . neil : right . so is there a problem ? dr. mason : ( sighs ) i really ca n't say any more . neil : do me a favor -- will you call me after your next session with lily , um , and let me know if there 's anything more i can do ? dr. mason : i , um , i wo n't be seeing her . neil : what -- what are you talk -- did -- did she quit ? dr. mason : you really have to talk with her . neil : thank you very much , dr. mason . dr. mason : good luck . neil : um , i have to go . sofia : is everything okay ? neil : i 'm not too sure . sofia : i - is there anything i can do ? neil : yeah . give those reports to katherine . sofia : ( sighs ) jill : oh , neil ? neil : huh ? jill : how 's tucker ? neil : uh , he 's the same . katherine 's with him right now . jill : good , um , i 'm really glad i ran into you . i saw lily earlier today . neil : oh , you did , huh ? how 'd she seem ? jill : something 's off . i 'm really worried about her . neil : yeah , me , too . i 'm -- i 'm gon na see her right now . jill : good . keep me posted ? neil : i will . jill : okay . jill : ahh , i see you were successful . you got his feeding tube and a ventilator . kay : well , i 'm not gon na let some legal documents stop me from keeping my son alive . jill : what is all this ? kay : homework . you 're now looking at the new c.e.o . of mccall , unlimited . jill : i told you tucker was aware of how much you loved him , and obviously , he feels the same way . kay : well , maybe he thought if he put me in charge , it would motivate him to wake up . jill : why do n't you hire me , katherine ? i 'll bet that would wake him up . kay : hear that , tucker ? wake up , 'cause if you do n't , i 'm gon na let jill run your company . jill : ( chuckles ) kay : on the other hand , why do n't you just wake up ? please ? there are so many people out there who want you to get better -- ashley , jill , sofia , me ... and a son out there somewhere . if he knew where you were , he 'd want you to get better , too . jill : tucker has a son ? [ scene_break ] michael : well , paperwork 's complete . ashley : thank god . abby : ( sighs ) she 's free ? she can go ? michael : for now . ashley : thank you for everything , michael . abby : about time you took those off . ashley : you can reach me at the hospital on my cell . michael : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa ! uh , no , that 's a bad idea going to see tucker . ashley : i 'm not gon na let these ridiculous charges stop me from seeing him . michael : you 're gon na make my job as difficult as possible , are n't you ? ashley : i 'm innocent , michael . abby : it 's true . she did n't do anything wrong . michael : everyone might not see it that way . ashley : what are you saying ? i would never hurt tucker . michael : look , i 'm just trying to -- to prevent a conflict of interest , to prevent something to come back to haunt us during this case . ashley : tucker needs me , and i 'm going to be there for him . michael : wait ! i 'm not gon na talk you out of this . ashley : no , you 're not . abby : i 'm going with you . michael : no , no , i draw the line there . you , if you insist on doing this , go . you , i have to talk to . ashley : abby , stick to the truth . michael : ashley , if you see katherine , give her a wide berth . ashley : there 's not gon na be any trouble . [ scene_break ] jill : it 's all very shakespearean , is n't it ? i mean , you give up your son , and then he turns around and does the very same thing . kay : well , the tragedy is , he could never admit to the truth . jill : well , i think it 's a little hypocritical . kay : we do n't know how he lost contact with his son or even known how -- how long he 's known about him . ( sighs ) maybe if i 'd given him more of a chance , he could have shared more . jill : katherine , katherine , katherine , do n't go into all of that . it 's not gon na do you or him any good . kay : well , i - i ca n't help thinking how much i missed in -- in not getting to know my son . jill : he could still wake up . kay : and if he does n't , the only connection i 'd have left to him is a grandchild . jill : ( sighs ) kay : and there is a child out there who has a grandmother who would love to be part of his life . colin : am i interrupting ? kay : yes , you are . [ scene_break ] lily : cane ? listen , i 'm -- i 'm really sorry that i -- i pushed you away . you know , can we just , um , can we talk about it ? ( sighs ) will you just please come and see me ? please . ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) neil : well , there 's my beautiful girl . lily : hi . neil : hi , baby . so can i come in ? or do you want to leave me out here , huh ? lily : yeah , come on in . neil : mm , good to see you . lily : so let me guess . neil : yeah ? lily : you came to make sure i did n't misplace one of the twins ? they 're both asleep in their beds , just like yesterday . neil : lily , i am an overprotective father and grandpa . lily : yes . well , i guess i should be more grateful that you 're looking out for us . neil : i 'll try not to overdo it , i promise you . lily : yeah , actually , there 's -- there 's less reason to worry now . i 'm actually feeling a lot better , i think 'cause i saw dr. mason today . neil : oh , good , good . um , so how 'd that go , honey ? lily : um , we cleared a - a lot of -- of things up , so ... yeah , dr. mason just knows when to push me and when to let me work things out on my own . neil : oh , good . sounds like she 's really helping you , babe . lily : yeah , i feel a lot better . i do n't know if it 's because , you know , more time has passed , or spring is here , but i look forward to getting up in the morning now , so ... neil : oh , it 's good to see you smile . that 's wonderful , sweetheart . lily : yeah . plus , i 'm really busy , too . it 's like , i have no time to just sit around and feel sorry for myself . i barely have a minute even to myself for anything , so ... neil : mm - hmm , and here is your old man takin ' up what few free minutes that you got , right ? lily : ( chuckles ) right . ( laughs ) so , yeah . and the twins , they 're -- they 're gon na be up any second now probably . neil : oh . oh , right , so that 's my cue to leave , so i 'll -- yeah , i 'm -- i 'm -- yeah . right ? lily : yeah , but , you know , listen , i really do appreciate you coming by . neil : ( chuckles ) yeah . all right . so look , kiddo , um , i 'm gon na call you in a day or two . lily : okay . all right , bye . neil : bye . bye , baby . ( chuckles ) lily : hi . caleb : hey . [ scene_break ] abby : my mom already told you everything , okay ? i do n't know what you want from me . michael : oh , you set this whole thing up . you 're as involved as your mother is . abby : well , i never meant for anyone to get hurt . michael : uh , except diane , ashley , tucker , half the town . abby : ( scoffs ) yeah , well , i did n't ... i wanted to prove at the guy was a lying jerk , okay ? i wanted my mom to back out of the wedding . and now it 's -- michael : and now tucker 's on life support . your mother 's been charged with attempted murder . oh , and , hey , you might be brought up on charges , too . abby : i should be , okay ? 'cause this is my fault . michael : well , you might get your wish . they could charge you as an accessory before the fact . abby : what can i do to make this right ? [ scene_break ] colin : it 's not easy , the thought of losing a loved one , even when they get older , but i did n't come here to make life difficult , especially with ashley being arrested and all . jill : ash was arrested ? colin : you do n't know ? i mean , i -- they charged her with attempted murder . jill : oh , my god . that 's not possible . kay : i did n't think so , but ... she did say that he was meeting diane . we were taking the , uh , breathing tube out , and she was n't here . you know , it 's a possibility that he could have died . maybe she was still angry with him . jill : do you really believe that ? kay : ( sighs ) i overheard her talking to tucker yesterday , and she was very upset with him the night of the accident . what if she did try to kill him ? kay : let me talk to her . jill : i 'll see you later , katherine . ashley . ashley : hi . how is he ? kay : the same . ashley : i want to see him . kay : i - i do n't think that 's a good idea . [ scene_break ] michael : ( sighs ) pull yourself together . not only is it unattractive , but self - pity 's not gon na help anyone . abby : all i 've been able to think about since this happened is mom ... and tucker . michael : ( scoffs ) yeah . try and make that sound a little bit more sincere , you know ? your testimony could swing your mom 's case one way or the other . abby : i was unconscious . but i - i do n't even remember the accident . michael : well , the d.a . may not believe that . even if he does , you do remember before -- setting up diane and tucker 's rendezvous , your mother 's reaction to it . i 'll be questioned all about that . abby : well , you know , i 'll tell them the truth , okay ? mom did n't even believe me . michael : all right , you 're not gon na tell anyone anything without me being there . you got that ? listen to me . i need you to toughen up . your mom needs you . she 's got enough to deal with now . [ scene_break ] ashley : you 're not serious about not letting me see tucker . kay : ( sighs ) ashley , i have spent the past 24 hours with doctors , lawyers , hospital administrators , and , yes , even god , trying to save my son 's life . i won . i 'm not going to put him at risk . ashley : you think i pose a risk to him ? kay : well , the police and the d.a . do . attempted murder charges are not filed lightly . ashley : i thought you -- you said that you believed me when i said it was an accident . kay : you -- you did say that you were angry that night , and you did believe that he was going to meet diane . ashley : that 's because abby and i ... ( stammers ) we 'd been arguing . it was confusing . we were arguing before she passed out . i mean , e - everything happened so fast . i - i did n't mean to hit him . kay : well , evidently , you 're under a great deal of pressure , and i - i know how difficult life -- life can be for you when -- ashley : that 's not fair . kay : i have no choice , and i ca n't take any chances . ashley : you ca n't stop me from seeing him . kay : oh , yes , i can . ashley : you never gave a damn about tucker . you 're always so willing to overlook everybody else 's faults -- nikki 's , victor 's , everybody else but your own son . you kept pushing him away , pushing him away from you , week after week , month after month . do you have any idea how much that means to him ? i kept telling him , `` someday , she 's gon na come around , `` but guess what ? you never , ever did . and no `` he 's in there , you know , fighting for his life , and you dare tell me that i ca n't go to him ? you ca n't keep me from him . kay : ashley , yes , i can . now i have taken out an order of protection until i can make sure that you are no threat to tucker . my dear , you 're not going anywhere near him . [ scene_break ] sofia : you 're always there for me . and , tucker , i am here for you . i 'm gon na make sure it gets done the way you want it done . so you just rest . get better . you know sofia 's got your back . ( chuckles ) ( door opens ) neil : hey . sofia : look , neil , you 're here to tell me to follow katherine 's orders , you can just forget about -- neil : sofia , i want to talk about lily . sofia : lily ? what -- what -- what is it ? something with the phone call earlier ? neil : okay , listen , um . she quit therapy . sofia : what ? neil : she lied to me about it . i 'm very worried about her all right ? she seems to be isolating herself more and more . sofia : wh - wh - what can i do ? neil : i would like all of us to get together , right ? you , me , malcolm , and devon , and i want to come up with a way to keep her from cutting herself off from us , you know ? sofia : yeah . neil : because if we do n't , i 'm afraid ... she 's in real trouble . [ scene_break ] jill : ( sighs ) colin : thank you , jill : mm - hmm . okay . this is the part where i apologize one more time for katherine 's unbelievable rudeness . colin : jill ... ( sighs ) forget it . ( sighs ) besides , you know , in a strange , maladjusted sort of way , i ... sort of appreciate kay . jill : excuse me ? colin : mm . every family 's a puzzle , and your family would be incomplete without katherine . jill : you know what ? that 's more disturbing than comforting . colin : ( sighs ) yeah , well , you would n't be the first person to desire a - a `` delete `` button in the family . jill : ( laughs ) i doubt if you have anybody in your family like katherine chancellor . colin : ( laughs ) jill : ( laughs ) colin : oh , if only you knew . jill : i 'll tell you what i do know . i want to get to know your family . colin : mm . mm . maybe it 's time . i mean , maybe it 's ... really time that you ... ( chuckles ) became exposed to your aussie relations . jill : ( gasps ) let 's do it . let 's do it . oh , wait -- tucker -- when he 's better . colin : okay , yeah . uh , you know , maybe we can , uh , get lily and the twins to tag along . i could ... show you where ... cane was born , where he grew up . jill : baby , i would love that . and i know lily would love it , too . i ca n't wait . colin : neither can i . [ scene_break ] lily : you came back . caleb : what , you doubted it ? lily : i just -- i - i was n't sure that you would after the way i acted yesterday . caleb : do n't worry about yesterday . i 'm here . lily : i know . i 'm so glad . you 're the only one that makes me feel better . and when you 're not here , i just -- caleb : shh ... i feel the same way , okay ? and that 's why we ca n't let your family know about us . they 'll only keep us apart . do you understand ? lily : no , i wo n't let them . i wo n't let anybody keep me from seeing you . i just -- i need you too much . caleb : come here . ( sighs ) baby , you have no idea how good it makes me feel to hear you say that . lily : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] kay : regardless of your -- your guilt or your innocence , you are fired from jabot . victoria : i want my baby girl . i want her back . phyllis : this is your daddy . that 's right . daniel : hey . oh , there we go . lucy : ( cries ) | abby wants to tell the police that ashley was fighting with her and she grabbed the wheel and turned it and accidentally hit tucker but ashley tells abby that she wo n't let her take the blame for the accident . michael asks ashley to tell her the truth so he can do a better job in her defense but she insists the awful truth is that she hit tucker no matter how much she wishes it was n't true . katherine and sofia continue to argue about how tucker wanted his company run and sofia is upset when katherine wants to stop all deals to acquire newman enterprises stock . sofia sits at tucker 's bedside and promises that she will make sure his company is run the way that he wants it done . |
billy : [ whistling ] all right . [ knock on door ] billy : oh . coming ! hey , brother . what 's up ? jack : hey . you gon na invite me in ? billy : yeah . sorry . mi casa , su casa , of course . jack : well , i am here hoping it can be traci 's casa , too , while she 's in town . billy : ooh . um ... why ca n't she continue to bunk [ chuckling ] at your homestead ? jack : well , that 's not working out so well right now . billy : phyllis ? jack : the animosity compounds daily , and i ca n't exactly throw my sister out on the street . billy : yeah , well , you ca n't put her up here . jack : billy , i 'm asking a favor here . i ca n't lose phyllis , and that could well be what happens if you do n't take traci off my hands . billy : hmm . mnh - mnh . [ scene_break ] phyllis : [ sighs ] traci : [ gasps ] phyllis : i 'm just getting my necessities , and then -- then i 'm out of here . traci : look , i - i know that you think that i 've been sticking my nose in where it does n't belong . phyllis : well , you can unstick it , 'cause i 'm -- i 'm gone . traci : did you tell my brother you 're leaving because of me ? phyllis : uh , no , i did n't whine to your brother . i 'm a grown woman . traci : and he 's a grown man . phyllis : he is . he walks . he talks . he shaves . he votes . traci : and you think that his love life should be none of my concern . it is . i am concerned . phyllis : i - i -- yes , i know you are , and , um , i 'm -- i 'm gone , so you should be happy . traci : phyllis , wait . my brother is an addict . phyllis : i remember hearing something like that . traci : when things do n't work out between you and jack , i 'm really afraid that it may drive him back to using pills . phyllis : so could a down market , kyle getting sick , an asteroid hitting the house . traci : but we ca n't see any of those things coming . you breaking my brother 's heart once again , on the other hand ... phyllis : and that 's a guarantee ? traci : well , given your history ... i think , yes , and i 'm really worried about his addiction . phyllis : are you ... really worried ? 'cause you were n't around when it was happening . i was there when he was detoxing , and i 've been with him ever since . traci : and yet you 're the one who 's packing all your stuff and walking out right now . [ sighs ] that 's how much you care about my brother ? [ scene_break ] victor : i stopped by victoria to let her know that we are moving forward , taking the company private . we are moving forward , are n't we ? [ glass thuds ] adam : the funding is still in place . victor : so , then , why do you seem troubled ? thank you . adam : i do n't know , dad . maybe because i am troubled . i got a lot on my mind , and one of them is my sister . victor : the company is a family business , you know . adam : it still did n't stop her from trying to buy the company out from underneath me . who 's to say she 's not planning another coup ? victor : she thinks you are planning another coup . adam : maybe i am . victor : so , then , you and your sister have more in common than you think . [ scene_break ] nikki : so , you hired a private investigator ? victoria : i need information . nikki : you think that 's a good idea ? victoria : well , it 's a better idea than trusting adam . nikki : sounds very much like your father . does that trouble you ? victoria : [ sighs ] does that trouble you ? nikki : honey , after all of these years , no , i am quite used to these methods . is that the right word -- `` methods `` ? victoria : this is something that adam and dad would have no problem doing , and i 'm not gon na feel guilty about using their methods . i 'm gon na do whatever it takes to keep adam from leading dad down this risky path . [ scene_break ] carmine : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] [ video playing ] michael : [ speaking indistinctly ] i promise to spend the rest of my days trying to be the man that i see in your eyes when you look at me . so , i 'm asking you , lauren fenmore , in front of all these people ... walk through life with me . `` grow old along with me ! the best is yet to be . the last of life , for which the first was made . `` michael : we were so happy . lauren : yes , we were . michael : looking into your eyes like that ... i never imagined we 'd end here . [ speaking indistinctly ] [ laughter ] [ scene_break ] phyllis : you 've been like a broken record , warning jack about me . traci : [ scoffs ] for good reason . phyllis : yeah . it 's like you 're putting up the caution sign . `` you 're moving too fast , jack . `` traci : well , he was . phyllis : okay , i 'm taking a step back , and i 'm taking things slow . i ca n't -- i ca n't please any of you abbotts , can i ? i mean , i never have been able to . and you 're supposed to be the nice one . traci : phyllis , this is not a game . phyllis : i 'm not playing a game . traci : when jack loves someone , he does it with his whole heart , and i just feel like he deserves that in return . phyllis : yeah , rather than a lying , cheating person like me . traci : phyllis [ sighs ] he needs someone who will commit . phyllis : i am ! traci : oh , right . so , you 're bailing at the very first sign of an obstacle ? phyllis : no , i 'm not ! i -- we 're still together . traci : yeah , but you 're leaving right now . phyllis : i 'm leaving because i - i do n't want to have to make jack choose between you and me , and if i leave , he wo n't have to do that , will he ? traci : come on . we both know that you 're not doing that out of the goodness of your heart . phyllis : [ scoffs ] why am i doing it , traci ? traci : because you know how important family is to jack and because you 're afraid . if he 's forced to choose , you 're afraid he wo n't choose you , and , come on , why would he , after all you 've put him through ? [ scene_break ] jack : believe me -- phyllis resisted moving in with me . billy : yeah ? why ? jack : ah , she felt we were moving too fast . billy : what changed her mind ? jack : i convinced her that we 'd both changed , that we 've been through a lot , that we owe it to each other to -- to make it work this time . billy : that 's fantastic . i do n't see the problem . jack : the problem is traci . she 's convinced i 'll relapse , and i ca n't seem to make her understand that having phyllis in my life , loving phyllis , is what keeps me clean . billy : jack , is that how recovery 's supposed to work ? because i do n't -- jack : that 's how it works for me , or how it was working , but phyllis is backing off now , saying she 's doing it for my own good , when i know having phyllis in my life is so much better than having a life without her . you got to help me , man . billy : you know , ordinarily , i would be more than happy to offer an assist , but -- jack : wh - wh - what 's the issue ? you got plenty of room here . billy : now 's not a good time . jack : it 's a great time . billy : ah ... jack : you and victoria are in a great place . johnny will love having his aunt around to dote all over him . billy : yeah , see , victoria and i are trying to make a baby . that 's kind of tough when you have a houseguest hanging around . jack : you need the whole house to conceive a child ? maybe you 're going about it the wrong way . billy : no , i 'm going about it the right way . look , jack , it -- we need our privacy . jack : so , move her into the apartment above the garage . billy : oh , jack , that room has become our junk room since the renovation . it would take months to excavate that place . jack : billy , i 'm begging you . my love life is at stake . billy : brother , i feel for you . i really do . but for the immediate future , my love life takes precedence , okay ? [ scene_break ] nikki : victoria , do not start a war with adam , because he will not hesitate to strike back . victoria : [ scoffs ] please . let him try . despite his snide comments that he throws at me , he has no ammunition that he can use to hurt me . nikki : you know , why do n't you just let your father handle him ? and then you 'll have more time to focus on expanding the family like you want . victoria : i can do both , all right ? and dad ca n't be objective . he 's developed a blind faith when it comes to adam . nikki : listen , your father has not gotten where he is today by letting anybody play him for a fool . victoria : mom -- nikki : he can handle adam . victoria : why are you pushing this partnership ? nikki : because your father wants him to be part of the family , and we have to respect that . victoria : even if it costs us the company ? nikki : victor 's not gon na let anybody destroy the company . victoria : well , he ca n't stop it if he ca n't see it . nikki : i hear you , but it seems that adam 's vision regarding the company is very much in sync with your father 's . victoria : oh , yeah , except that adam 's vision does n't include me or nick or abby . nikki : oh , honey , you feel left out ? victoria : i might as well be wallpaper in that office , mom . nikki : no . no . sweetheart , listen to me . you will never , ever have to compete with adam for your father 's affection . victoria : that 's already happening , okay ? he 's already pitting adam and i against each other . nikki : no , you 're misinterpreting . sweetheart , with everything that 's happened lately -- my diagnosis , the shooting -- your father is focused on getting the family together . i 'm sure he 's told you that , has n't he ? victoria : yeah , okay . yeah . he 's made an effort to make me feel like a part of the business . uh , earlier today -- [ sighs ] you know what ? it does n't matter . nikki : no , what ? what did he do ? victoria : dad suggested that i have dinner with him and adam and try to hash out our differences . nikki : i think that 's a great idea . you 're gon na do it , are n't you ? victoria : just the thought of breaking bread with adam makes my stomach clench . nikki : if you are so concerned about your father -- victoria : i am . nikki : all right . well , then , i think you would try to please him by at least talking with your brother for your father 's sake . [ scene_break ] adam : what 's to stop me from trying to screw you out of being a part of the company , dad ? victor : nothing , son , if this was only about business . adam : is n't it ? victor : it has never been just about business . it 's about family , mostly . adam : dad and his children , working side by side as equals , right ? victor : well , is n't that what you 've always wanted ? adam : you and me -- equals ? i 've asked you this before , dad . you think that 's really possible ? victor : well , son , i got to tell you what . i 'd feel far more comfortable if i knew where you got the money from to buy back the shares to take this company private . adam : with all due respect , dad , you are going to have to find comfort somewhere else . victor : let 's say i trust your judgment , in which case you have to reciprocate . adam : i already have . i trust your judgment . victor : all right . then why do n't you sit down with your sister and me and discuss how we can work this all out ? adam : like one big , happy family . victor : well , now , i have no illusions about that , but there 's got to be a way that you and your sister can find some common ground . we 're all working towards the same goal . adam : you sure about that ? victor : oh , yeah -- absolutely . [ scene_break ] victoria : dad claims that this dinner is about us finding ways that we can all work together . nikki : and you doubt him ? victoria : i just think there 's an ulterior motive . nikki : well , what would that be ? victoria : he 's pacifying me . nikki : honey , no . victoria : mom , really . dad just wants to keep me handy in case his heir apparent implodes . nikki : and why would he have to do that ? victoria : nicholas is no longer interested in newman , abby 's at jabot , and that leaves me . nikki : well , that would make perfect sense if i did n't know that your father was totally capable of running the company on his own . victoria : except that dad wants newman to be a legacy , which would require at least one of his offspring sitting at his feet , learning from the master . nikki : victoria , you are n't giving your father or yourself enough credit . victoria : i wish that were the case , mom . look , it just hurts , okay ? it hurts that i 'm dad 's spare . nikki : sweetheart , you are so wrong about this . i ca n't tell you -- dr. costner : hello , nikki . nikki : oh , hi , kurt . victoria , you remember dr. costner . victoria : of course . hello . dr. costner : nice to see you again . victoria : nice to see you . nikki : are you here for dinner ? dr. costner : well , actually , i 'm just meeting a colleague for drinks , but i saw you and wanted to check in on how you 're feeling . nikki : oh . well , the new treatment seems to be working well . dr. costner : you 're tolerating it well ? side effects ? nikki : so far , so good . dr. costner : excellent . and you look great . nikki : [ chuckling ] oh . thank you . dr. costner : well , i 'm glad i ran into you . good night . nikki : good night . [ chuckling ] what ? victoria : what ? you 're not gon na tell me that you did n't know he was flirting with you ? nikki : oh , my god . that 's ridiculous . kurt is my doctor . victoria : oh , now you 're calling him `` kurt . `` he thinks you 're cute . nikki : he does not . victoria : yeah , he does . nikki : [ chuckles ] victoria : he said you look great , and he 's smitten with you , mom . nikki : well , i am not smitten with him because i happen to be madly in love with your father . victor : well , now , i 'm so happy to hear that . nikki : ohh ! hi . victor : i hate to think that our honeymoon is over already . nikki : [ chuckles ] hey , we have yet to take that honeymoon . victor : oh , yes . we will . [ smooching ] [ scene_break ] [ fenmore watching video ] fenmore : [ grunts ] summer : kyle ! fenmore : [ grunts ] summer : kyle ! fenmore : [ grunting ] [ back to present ] [ cell phone clatters ] carmine : [ sighs ] well , you 're lucky you bought the good case . fenmore : i do n't care if it breaks . i 'm sick of all the texts . faceplace posts are even worse . carmine : posts about what ? fenmore : i made a fool of myself at a prom party . carmine : [ chuckles ] making a fool of yourself on prom night -- it 's a rite of passage . fenmore : losing your virginity prom night is a rite of passage . carmine : that 's true . [ chuckles ] what 'd you do ? fenmore : got dared . carmine : dared to ... ? fenmore : [ sighs ] kiss summer . carmine : oh . and ? fenmore : kyle kicked my ass . there 's a video of it . [ scoffs ] went viral . carmine : when i told you to fight for summer , i did n't think you 'd end up with a busted lip . fenmore : well , what would you do ? carmine : you 're asking my advice ? [ chuckles ] look where it got you . fenmore : [ chuckles ] you 're , like , the only person i can talk to about this . you understand . carmine : what about your folks ? fenmore : [ scoffs ] they 've got problems of their own . [ scene_break ] lauren : do you remember the note that you had kevin deliver to me before the ceremony ? it said , `` i love you today , tomorrow , forever . this is the happiest day of my life . `` [ sighs ] you know something ? after reading your sweet words ... [ voice breaking ] i could n't wait to walk down the aisle for you . michael : why are you doing this ? lauren : because you have always known what to say to calm me down . you just have . and while i was sitting here alone , thinking that i had ... [ breathing heavily ] had ruined the best thing that ever happened to me ... you were n't here . i needed to hear your -- your words . i needed to see your face . [ gasps ] michael , i - i am so sorry . i am so , so sorry . [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm so glad that you decided to join us for dinner . victoria : actually , i 'm leaving . victor : oh . victoria : billy 's waiting for me at home . victor : well , wait a minute . it 's not like billy has never kept you waiting . adam : uh , it 's okay , dad . she ca n't be expected to drop everything at a moment 's notice . we can reschedule . nikki : actually , victoria 's very good at prioritizing things . victoria : thanks , mom . adam : yes , she is . i 'm simply saying that some things ca n't be shuffled around . a husband and kids -- that stuff comes up . that 's all right . you just , uh -- when you have some time , we 'll reschedule . in the meantime , you know , i have plenty to talk about . victoria : oh , there 's no need to reschedule , actually . i 'll call billy right now -- work it out . victor : okay . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] billy : hey . you on your way home ? victoria : hi . no . actually , i 'm gon na be a little late . do you mind holding dinner ? billy : your meeting 's running late , huh ? victoria : no . uh , adam and dad just walked in . i 'd like to stick around and hear what they have to say . billy : our baby - making window is about to close for the month . victoria : billy , we would n't be up against the clock if you had gotten home on time the other night , okay ? billy : i know . that 's why i 'm trying to make it up to you with candles and music and the whole -- you know . victoria : okay . all right . listen , i 'll be home soon , okay ? this wo n't take long . bye . [ scene_break ] adam : i 'm sorry . could you both excuse me ? victor : all right . nikki : so , victoria 's not very happy playing second fiddle to adam . victor : sweetheart , i 'm making every effort to include her in the business . nikki : well , i 'll let you get to that , then . victor : now , wait a minute . this is -- this is a family business , okay ? nikki : oh , i pass . i 'm gon na be sitting right over here , waiting with kurt , 'cause he thinks i 'm cute . victor : really ? well , i do n't blame him . nikki : [ chuckles ] victor : sit down , sweetheart . nikki : well , it looks like your colleague is late . how about a little company while you 're waiting ? [ scene_break ] billy : jack , what do you think ? should i have the flowers here or over there ? jack : i 'm not qualified . i -- uh , probably better over here . billy : perfect . thank you . jack : does it matter ? billy : yes , it matters . it matters because i , uh [ chuckles ] really screwed up the other night . jack : bad floral placement ? billy : ah , no . [ sighs ] victoria planned this really amazing evening , and i kept her waiting for ... jack : oops . billy : ... hours . oh . jack : not good . billy : no , not good . not good on a normal night , but you start adding hormones and ovulation -- jack : no , no , no , no . that 's too much information . billy : see ? is n't that fun ? jack : do -- do -- do me a favor . please take traci in your house . billy : i 'm sorry . were you not listening to me when i told you that i 'm pulling out all the stops to woo my wife ? women love to be wooed , but not when your sister 's watching , because that 's gross . jack : thank you so much for your wooing advice . it 's gon na take a lot more than flowers and candles to get phyllis to move back in . billy : yeah ? like what -- an act of god ? jack : yeah , something like ... wait a minute . thank you , little brother . you are a genius . billy : you 're damn right . it 's about time people recognized that fact . [ scene_break ] traci : oh , can i help you ? phyllis : uh , no . you 've done more than enough . traci : well , how about if -- phyllis : i 'll send movers for the rest of mine and summer 's things . traci : well , what about -- phyllis : there 's the key right there . okay . see you . [ grunts ] traci : oh , my . you sure ? phyllis : no . i 'm good . i 'm good . traci : i just -- phyllis : no . i got it . thank you ! traci : wow . [ scene_break ] lauren : [ voice breaking ] i know an apology is not gon na make up for the pain . michael : then stop offering them . i 've had it with `` sorries . `` lauren : can i at least say that i never meant to hurt you ? michael : well , you did , and watching our wedding video is n't gon na change that . lauren : even remembering ... michael : it kills me , seeing how in love we were , standing there in front of god and family and friends [ sighs ] making promises we could n't keep . lauren : you kept every promise . you made me feel loved , cherished , and respected from the moment we said those vows . michael : then why ? why ? lauren : [ crying ] i do n't know . [ sobs ] michael : that answer is as useless as `` i 'm sorry . `` lauren : i know . it was everything . everything was so ... michael : your way of fixing things was sleeping with that guy ? ! lauren : [ gasps ] [ sobbing ] i know you hate me -- i know you do -- but nowhere -- nowhere near as much as i hate myself . [ sobbing continues ] [ scene_break ] phyllis : [ sighs ] [ panting ] when -- when is the elevator gon na be working ? repair could take days , maybe weeks . phyllis : what ? what caused it ? sinkhole opened up down the road -- cut off the electric supply to the whole building . phyllis : we could be without electricity for weeks ? you might want to find someplace to stay for a while . phyllis : [ sighs ] [ suitcase thuds ] [ keys jingle ] phyllis : [ groaning ] ohh . [ bag thuds ] phyllis : [ sighs ] [ cell phone beeps ] phyllis : call genoa city athletic club . jack : [ clears throat ] phyllis : wh -- [ cell phone beeps ] phyllis : why are you not out of breath ? jack : clean living . traci told me you packed up . phyllis : yeah , back to my penthouse on the prairie . jack : yeah , well , what 's with the lights ? phyllis : ohh . the electricity is out in the entire building due to a sinkhole down the street . i have to stay in a hotel for weeks . jack : or you could come s - stay with me , where you belong . phyllis : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] fenmore : at first , it was cool -- you know , had couples hanging at phyllis 's place , drinking beer . carmine : like you were well beyond high school ? fenmore : yeah . yeah . then we started playing `` truth or dare . `` carmine : and you got dared to kiss summer ? fenmore : [ sighs ] i - i could see that kind of freaked her out , so i tried to blow it off . carmine : but the guys kept egging you on . fenmore : i just wanted to make them shut up . carmine : and that 's when kyle showed up ? fenmore : well , he saw summer pushing me off her , and next thing i know , he was punching me . carmine : wait a minute . summer was pushing you off ? fenmore : i was n't hurting her . she was just doing that for kyle so he 'd save her . carmine : [ chuckles ] are you kidding me ? fenmore : yeah . she 'd even sent him a text earlier saying that she was in trouble . carmine : oh , god , that 's messed up . fenmore : right ? now everybody is treating me like i 'm -- i 'm this rapist or something . i would never , ever force a girl to have sex with me like my dad did . that 's not me . carmine : i 'm -- i 'm sorry . your -- your dad ? fenmore : well , it 's not like it 's a secret . search my dad 's name , and a ton of links come up how he served time for attempted rape a long time ago . carmine : this happened before he met your mom ? fenmore : way long before that . carmine : so , he went from being that to becoming district attorney ? fenmore : my dad says prison really turned his life around . that 's why he was so dead set on putting me away . carmine : hey , listen , i , uh -- i got to get back to work . fenmore : all right . sure . i 'll see you around , carmine . carmine : yeah . oh , and , fen , you know , if you ever need anything , give me a call -- that is , if your phone 's still in one piece . [ both chuckle ] carmine : [ inhales deeply ] [ exhales deeply ] you 'd be in traction if i 'd seen you attacking that girl , perv . fenmore : it 's not like that . it was a game , okay ? you like to play rough ? well , so do we . [ scene_break ] lauren : [ crying ] i - i ca n't be crying when fen comes home . he 's been through so much . he 's so worried . [ sniffles ] he asked me yesterday if , uh ... we were getting a divorce . i did n't know what to say to him . what do i tell him , michael ? michael : you were wrong . lauren : i - i ... michael : i could never hate you . lauren : but you ca n't forgive me , either , right ? michael : i wish i could look at you and see nothing but love and hopes and dreams reflected back , like i did that day , but all i see is you with carmine , touching him , kissing him . i ca n't get those images out of my head . they torture me . [ voice breaking ] it hurts . lauren : [ sighs ] [ sniffles ] where do we go from here ? [ sighs ] michael : no good place . lauren : [ sniffles ] [ sniffles ] [ sighs , sniffles ] [ scene_break ] phyllis : hmm . i think it 's awfully convenient that the day i moved back into this building , it all the sudden became uninhabitable . jack : you 're saying you think i have the power to open a hole in the earth to swallow half a city block ? phyllis : no , but i think you had the cash to pay off the maintenance man to turn off the electricity and make me believe there 's a sinkhole . [ chuckles ] jack : aw , red , i ca n't even have the fun of telling you i did it . phyllis : mm . yeah . who does that ? really , did you do that ? jack : you have no idea the lengths i went to do that . that 's how much i want you back . phyllis : i - i do n't want to go back there . jack : because of traci ? phyllis : because i do n't like to live in mansions . yeah , because of traci . jack : look , i 'm making other accommodations for traci . phyllis : accommodations ? jack : if she ca n't stay with billy , maybe she can stay with abby or maybe even lily . she is the godmother to her twins . phyllis : okay . i do n't want her to leave . no . jack : it 's my home . i want to share it with you . phyllis : i do n't want you to have to choose between your family and me . jack : i have already chosen you . phyllis : [ chuckling ] you -- for now . for now . until your sister is crying on the sidewalk , begging to come back into the house . who are you gon na blame then ? jack : billy . phyllis : [ chuckling ] no . come on . this is fine . nothing 's going to change between us . jack : you say that . i 'm gon na reach for you in the middle of the night , and all i 'm gon na get is a handful of sheets . that 's change . phyllis : no , it 's not . we 'll adjust . this is fine , and , by the way , can you please talk to the maintenance man and get the electricity up and running in this building ? jack : and if i wo n't ? phyllis : if you wo n't , then you do n't get to visit my bed . [ scene_break ] billy : really ? voicemail ? so much for this . [ clicking tongue ] hey , it 's billy . you still looking to run a game tonight ? [ scene_break ] victor : okay . my opinion is that victoria should occupy a position of power within the company , okay ? victoria : thank you , dad . victor : so , i thought that she should take over beauty of nature . that was your baby in the first place . adam : focusing on one arm of the company would give you the flexibility to handle your other obligations , as well . victoria : and when it comes to making decisions for newman as a whole , i 'm going to be on the outside , looking in . victor : sweetheart , that is not going to be the case . victoria : that 's okay . i see how it is . you just pat the little girl on the head and let her run the subsidiary . victor : what do you mean , `` pat a little girl on the head ? `` we are talking about a multimillion - dollar division . what are you talking about ? victoria : of a global corporation which adam is running because , apparently , you trust him more than you trust me . victor : that is not the case . i 'm trying to make everyone happy . adam : and trying to run a business at the same time . victoria : no , dad , you 're trying to hedge your bets . [ scene_break ] nikki : i hate to tell you this , but i think your colleague has stood you up . dr. costner : well , it 's better than being stood up by a date . nikki : [ chuckles ] dr. costner : [ chuckles ] nikki : well , i do n't think you have to worry about that very often . dr. costner : yeah , only because [ sighs ] i have n't dated since my wife died , and the thought of getting back out there is unappealing . nikki : yeah , i know , but you ca n't hide in your house forever . dr. costner : well , who 's hiding ? i have a -- i have a practice to run and patients to care for and hobbies to fill my downtime . nikki : well , that all sounds very solitary . come on . nobody wants to go through life alone . victoria : you 're offering me beauty of nature to placate me ... victor : sweetheart , that 's absurd . victoria : ... to ensure that you have backup in case your chosen child does n't work out . see , the only problem with that is once adam 's done with it , newman might not be around for me to run . [ cell phone rings ] adam : excuse me . victoria : i wonder who he 's on the phone with , dad . who could he be calling ? he might be selling off little pieces of the company at this moment . victor : you 're being obstinate , okay ? victoria : i 'm being obstinate , and this conversation is futile . good night , dad . adam : no , i just have some questions for the doctor about my wife 's pregnancy . no . no . i prefer to speak to the doctor myself . that will not work . no . i 'm in a meeting . i will have to call her back . [ sighs ] victor : so , son , what was so important that you had to step away ? adam : just a question about the funding . victor : mm - hmm . if you do n't mind my saying so , i 'm becoming a little skeptical . adam : well , you should n't . victor : you told me the funding was in place . adam : it is . that was the accountant , wanting to confirm the wire transfers . victoria left ? victor : yeah , she was a little frustrated . adam : mm . she turned down a perfectly good opportunity out of spite . victor : but she listened . adam : she walked out . victoria : [ sighs ] chelsea , i ca n't leave this on voicemail . we need to talk . it 's important . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . ken : we got some serious players waiting in the back room . billy : yeah ? like who ? ken : remember that insurance tycoon from st. louis ? billy : yes , i do . he 's terrible . i took a lot of money from him more than once . ken : yeah , well , he brought his brother , who 's richer and even worse at cards . billy : looks like my night is looking up . ken : i thought you had plans with your wife . what happened ? billy : plans change , man . ken : [ chuckles ] billy : so , who 's dealing ? [ scene_break ] jack : [ sighs ] traci : [ clears throat ] hi , jack . i 'm so sorry . i hate seeing you this upset . is there anything at all i can do ? jack : traci , you do know that i love you , right ? traci : yes . jack : well , i need you to give me a chance to love phyllis , too . [ scene_break ] phyllis : ohh . that 's my guy . jack . jack . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone thuds ] michael : i 'll be staying at the same hotel . lauren : you know , we 've talked about how this is n't working and ... where we go from here . [ keys jingle ] lauren : but you know , do n't you , michael ? michael : maybe in a few days . lauren : no . you just do n't want to say it . so let me be the one that says the right words this time . you want a divorce , do n't you ? [ door opens ] lauren : fen ! michael : fenmore . what 's wrong ? lauren : fen ! oh , my god ! michael : what happened to you ? lauren : [ gasps ] oh , my god , sweetheart . michael : what happened ? fenmore ! lauren : oh . fenmore : [ breathing shakily ] michael : who did this ? lauren : oh , my god . [ next_on ] chelsea : what secret ? victoria : he 's the father of your baby . michael : carmine basco . lauren : how do you know him ? michael : no , no . i do n't want you hanging around with carmine . fenmore : why not ? sharon : are you okay ? nick : i 've been thinking a lot about a decision i made a long time ago . | jack asks billy to let traci stay with him and victoria so that phyllis wo n't move out of his house . billy tells jack he ca n't let traci move in because he and victoria are trying to make a baby and having a sister around does n't help things . traci tries to explain to phyllis that she is afraid that jack will go back to pills if this relationship does n't work out . phyllis explains to traci that jack is a lot stronger now , and he can handle it ; besides anything can cause an addict to relapse not just the failure of a relationship . phyllis moves back to her penthouse but , thanks to an idea that jack got from something billy said , her penthouse is without power because jack hopes that not having power will make phyllis move back into his house . phyllis figures out jack 's scheme and makes it clear that she wo n't move back into his house , because he does n't want to come between him and his sister . jack tells traci that he loves her and asks her to let him love phyllis too . nikki tries to persuade victoria that victor is n't using her as a back up , in case his new father and son relationship with adam does n't work out . victoria thinks adam is victor 's new favorite child , and she is determined to protect victor from adam no matter what she has to do . |
jack : how about right here ? kelly : oh , great . jack : so , what have you heard about this movie ? kelly : well , i read a review on gc buzz . they said it was pretty good -- a kind of a , um , action - romance hybrid . jack : is action / romance an actual genre ? kelly : [ laughs ] it must be . we 're about to see it . jack : action / romance . kelly : yeah . jack : sounds like the perfect date movie . kelly : oh , good . i 'm so glad you think so . i did , too . um , you know , kind of something for everyone . i 'm gon na change the way you look at love forever , baby . [ gunfire ] hilary : [ chuckling ] it 's an onomatopoeia because it 's a funny name for a funny - looking animal . neil : onomatopoeia . hilary : you know , i have a sudden taste for vietnamese food . neil : oh , do you now ? i thought you hated vietnamese food . hilary : i 'm willing to give it a second shot . [ chuckles ] neil : okay . you listen to me . we are not gon na let my kids ' lousy attitude chase us out of here . we came here for dinner . that 's exactly what we 're gon na do . hilary : there is no law that says that we ca n't change our mind . neil : okay , hilary , i 'm not deliberately trying to make them feel uncomfortable . sooner or later , they 're gon na have to accept the fact that we 're a couple . hilary : yeah . i do n't think your daughter got the memo . neil : you know , it 's strange . i expected this reaction from lily , but not from devon . i do n't know why he 's so bent out of shape . i thought you two were getting along better these days . devon : [ sighs ] lily : god , i ca n't believe dad . he 's basically flaunting this relationship in our faces . devon : lily , the more you stew over it , the worse it is . just ignore them . that 's what i 'm doing . lily : all right . well , while you do that , i 'll actually be productive and think of a way to get hilary out of our lives . devon : well , good luck with that . lily : no , i do n't need luck . i just ne -- devon : [ sighs ] lily : that 's it . devon : what is ? lily : what do people with no morals and no scruples -- what 's more tempting than cash ? i bet you $ 1 million would do the trick . are you in ? chelsea : is it really , uh , `` taking a break `` if you 're still working ? stitch : [ chuckles ] pleasure reading . chelsea : `` the diagnostic accuracy of bohler 's angle in fractures of the ... `` stitch : `` calcaneus . `` chelsea : do i even want to know what that means ? stitch : it 's your heel bone . chelsea : ooph . broken heel . sounds painful . stitch : oh , it 's pure misery . do n't jump off any roofs , and you should be fine . chelsea : good advice , doctor . so , have you seen victoria lately ? stitch : yesterday . chelsea : how are things going ? stitch : we 're taking it slow . chelsea : but ... good , otherwise ? stitch : you seem awfully interested in victoria and me . chelsea : oh , no . i 'm just making conversation . stitch : and i know why -- 'cause of the child involved . victoria : your silver tie . billy : [ chuckles ] i 'm , uh , headed to new york for a meeting in the morning with kyle , and it 's always been my lucky tie . victoria : `` lucky `` tie ? billy : yeah , well , we 're , uh , pitching a new department store chain , and i 'm gon na be giving the honchos the big song and dance about all the new products jabot has down the line . you know , i ca n't expect to dazzle them with a pindot or a boring stripe . it 's got to be the silver streak . [ both chuckle ] victoria : since when have you named your ties ? billy : there 's a lot you do n't know about me , vick . you know , i 'm a man of great complexities and many facets . uh , you should spend some time with me , get to know me . uh , you know , i 'm -- i 'm , uh -- i 'm gon na be in the big apple . can i bring you back anything ? i mean , you have any cravings lately ? yeah , i 'm gon na be right around the corner from that , uh , little café you like on 55th street . if you like , i can bring you back some bagels -- you know , the real deal from new york . hey , vicki . victoria : yeah . billy : are you listening to me ? this is how we deal with unwelcome visitors ! kneel before the toucan and prepare to die ! jack : [ stifled chuckle ] [ toucan cries , gunfire ] kelly : [ laughs ] jack : bye , bye , birdie ? kelly : yes . jack : bye - bye . [ gunfire ] devon : thanks . lily , a big bag of cash is n't gon na do anything except make the situation worse . lily : i do n't agree with you . why else would someone hilary 's age be with someone dad 's age unless she were after a piece of his lifestyle ? devon : i do n't know . i do n't know what 's going through hilary 's head , but i 'd really like to change the subject . lily : no . there is no other subject , devon . this is it . devon : what does that mean ? lily : it means that i remember the times when dad was drinking all day and all night and when i needed a father but he was too drunk to even know i was there . devon : why are you bringing this up right now ? lily : because hilary put vodka in his orange juice without him knowing . all those years of hard work and resisting temptation and staying sober , and she does that to him . i mean , he went out of his way to try and make peace with her , and that was her response . so , yeah , i - i get giving people second chances . i understand that . but what hilary has done is not a mistake . it was malicious . and so i do n't believe for a second that she has changed . so , please , just tell me that you are willing to pay her to leave town before she can hurt dad even worse . devon : i hear what you 're saying . lily : so , then you 'll -- you 'll do it ? devon : no . i 'm not gon na do it , because i already tried that once , and it did n't work . you do n't remember ? i offered her $ 1 million to leave town and never come back , and all that did was make her dig her heels in deeper . lily : i do n't care . i do n't care . maybe $ 2 million will work , or $ 5 million -- whatever it takes . [ cell phone ringing ] devon : shoot . it 's esmerelda . lily : just let it go to voicemail . devon : i ca n't do that . i 've done that six times already . i have to take it . lily : fine . devon : i 'm sorry . lily : [ sighs ] devon : hey , esmerelda . i know . i 'm sorry that i have n't -- yeah , i 've just been really , really , really busy . but , um , how 's the shoot going ? how 's belize ? oh . yeah , you think that it would be a perfect place for a wedding ? how did i know you 'd say that ? neil : you know what i think ? we should just go seat ourselves . hilary : or you know what ? we could just order room service . neil : room service , huh ? okay . we said we were n't gon na do that . we said we were n't gon na hide anymore in your hotel suite . remember that ? hilary : well , at least there , lily wo n't be able to dump a tray full of food on my head . okay , i 'm sorry . neil : no . no , it 's okay . i 'm sorry . you got a point , hilary . hostility 's bad for the digestion . it 's just the only thing is i do n't understand why devon is so against this . hilary : yeah , i do n't , either , but ... he clearly is . neil : all right . change of plans . i 'm gon na get us some takeout . i 'll meet you upstairs . hilary : mmm . that sounds perfect . neil : mm . any idea what you 'd like ? hilary : uh , surprise me . neil : okay . i 'll do that . and , hilary , just so you know , i do n't want to make a habit out of this . i 'm gon na convince those kids that what we have is real , and eventually , they 're gon na accept it . i promise . devon : hey . esmerelda ? can i speak for a second ? listen , i did n't want to do this over the phone . i wanted to wait till you got back , but you just keep bringing up getting engaged . n - no . no , no , no . this is n't me proposing to you . it 's actually the opposite . what i 'm saying is ... that this relationship is n't really working out for me . chelsea : what child are you referring to ? stitch : johnny -- the son you had with billy that victoria adopted . i mean , it 's why you 're so interested in my relationship with her , right ? his whole world 's about to change . well , it already has now that his folks are separated . chelsea : of course i 'm concerned about johnny 's future . i 'm concerned about victoria 's future . i know , first hand , the challenges of becoming a single parent . but it 's not as if billy and victoria are divorced yet , so ... billy : true . i guess my situation only colors things . chelsea : how do you mean ? stitch : with jenna taking our little boy and moving to the other side of the planet . to raise a child is such a gift . to be robbed of that -- well ... what i would n't give for another chance . chelsea : and do you think you 'll have that chance again ? victoria : okay . is this the one ? billy : yeah , that 's it . thanks . victoria : [ sighs ] great . have a safe trip . billy : vicki , are you sure you 're okay ? victoria : yeah . i 'm fine . why ? billy : well , it 's just the last time that we saw each other , you seemed preoccupied with something , too , and ... victoria : me ? no . that was you . [ chuckles ] you got that mysterious phone call from ... chelsea , and you flew out of here . never said what that was about . billy : look , chloe 's been going through a rough time , and we were just trying to help . victoria : okay . well , sorry to hear that . i hope everything works out . so , um , i have some things to do this evening . billy : okay . victoria : i hope that ... this tie brings you luck on your trip . billy : it will . i wore it the day i married you . i 'll see you . victoria : [ exhales sharply ] devon : i - i 'm trying to be honest with you . that 's what i 'm doing . okay ? i know that you do n't just want something casual , and i do n't think it 's fair to lead you on . esmerelda ? hello ? lily : dad . neil : lily . good to see you . can we please have a calm and rational conversation about hilary and me ? lily : sure . as soon as you can be rational and get rid of hilary . neil : all right , that 's not gon na happen , and i need -- lily : do n't you understand that i do n't want to see you get hurt again ? jack : hey . everything all right ? lily : no , jack . in case you have n't heard , my dad is dating a female wrecking ball whose hobby it is to destroy families . and if you do n't know who i 'm talking about , it 's your assistant . neil : watch your mouth . no need to be rude . i am your father . jack , you mind if i have a word with you ? jack : absolutely . excuse us . kelly : hey . well , look , not everything is bad news . uh , i do n't know if you 've noticed , but jack and i are on a date . lily : really ? kelly : yeah . i mean , we -- we decided to talk about phyllis and summer and everything , and ... decided just to go for it . lily : that 's great . kelly : thank you . thanks for being happy for us . lily : yeah . i 'm happy for you . [ chuckles ] kelly : thanks . lily : actually , you know what ? you might be the key to getting my dad away from hilary . neil : sorry i did n't fill you in earlier about hilary and me . jack : no , do n't worry about that . neil : you do n't have a problem with this , do you ? jack : it is not my place to have a problem with whomever you choose to ... socialize with . neil : mm . jack : she does n't answer to you at work , so that 's not an issue , right ? neil : okay . that 's good . but i can tell -- that look on your face -- you seem less than thrilled . jack : i do n't mean to . no . she 's a beautiful , intelligent , complicated woman . neil : yeah , well . yeah , i 'm well aware of how complicated it is . jack : i hope so . so , did this just come out of the blue ? neil : [ sighs ] jack , it -- this is not a rebound , if that 's what you 're hinting at . i mean , i understand -- jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . i learned a long time ago -- once you start judging your friends , that 's when you start losing your friends . i have no intention of losing you as a friend . i 'll just say ... i wish you luck . i hope it goes well . you deserve to be happy . stitch : i 'd love the chance to be a father again , but ... who knows what life will bring . [ door opens ] stitch : got to just wait and see what happens . [ door closes ] billy : have either of you seen victoria lately ? chelsea : uh , no . not for about a week . stitch : yesterday . why ? billy : yesterday . how did she seem to you ? stitch : fine . billy : really ? so , there 's nothing going on with her ? stitch : you 're gon na have to ask her that , billy . [ cell phone rings ] stitch : excuse me . i need to take this . hey . what 's up ? chelsea : why all the questions about victoria ? billy : remember when i told you that something was off with her ? chelsea : yeah . billy : well , i saw her again tonight , and she was acting just as cagey . there 's no doubt in my mind now . something 's going on . stitch : how severe are the cramps ? victoria : they 're very minor . you know , more like twinges . i 'm sorry . i 'm probably making a big deal out of nothing right now . stitch : it 's good you called . you did the right thing . victoria : i 'm just -- i 'm really scared , ben . it 's after hours for my o.b . , and ... i just did n't know who else to call . stitch : victoria , it 's fine . okay , just -- i 'll be right there . just hold tight . chelsea : is victoria all right ? lily : well , now that you and jack are seeing each other , maybe you can use your influence on him . kelly : wait . what ? ! lily : yeah . i mean , you can get him to force my dad to come to his senses . kelly : lily , i do n't think -- lily : kelly , look , i already told you all about hilary and the horrible things that she has done . so please , just help me protect my father from her . kelly : how ? lily : he 'll listen to jack . they 've been friends forever . i mean , maybe he can get him -- get through to him where i ca n't . i mean , please , kelly . i 'm desperate . please . kelly : i see that , okay ? and i sympathize , but ... i do n't think that it 's my place . lily : i mean , you and i are friends , right ? kelly : of course we are , okay ? but i also work for you , which i hope would not enter into this . lily : no . of course not . i mean , i 'm not that desperate . kelly : okay , good . lily : but to say that it 's not your place when i thought that you and i were getting close -- i just -- kelly : oh , we are . we 're -- you 're my friend , okay ? but i just -- jack and i -- we 're new . i mean , we just started to date . lily : okay , yeah , i get it . you do n't want to mess things up with him . i - i understand . kelly : thank you . thank you for understanding . jack : from the look on lily 's face , i take it you just told her about the movie we saw -- uh , correction -- the nightmare we just walked out of . kelly : [ chuckles ] lily : well , i 'm dealing with my own nightmare named hilary . jack , i understand that you gave her a job , but i 'm sure that you can see that even she and my dad are just -- look , it 's a disaster waiting to happen . we have to help get him out of this before he winds up devastated . lily : that is not the way i wanted to tell my boss that we were involved . neil : i hear you . it was less than ideal . once lily said what she said , i had to explain . hilary : [ sighs ] well , how did jack take the news ? neil : well ... it was strange , actually . hilary : what do you mean ? neil : you know , he did n't ha any objections when it comes to legal or work grounds . hilary : yeah , well , why would he ? yes , we both work at jabot . you 're higher up in the company than i am , but you 're not my supervisor . you 'd never be able to use your position to further my career or tank it . neil : exactly . but any interactions you have with the fashion division is on jack 's behalf . [ sighs ] hilary : so , um ... what was so strange about his reaction ? neil : i do n't know . i ca n't quite put my finger on it . it 's just a -- it 's a feeling a had . you know , jack and i -- we 've been friends a lot of years , and he was just kind of -- i do n't know . he was formal , you know ? reserved . hilary : i think i know why . neil : yeah ? you do ? hilary : it 's because i kissed him . chelsea : is victoria all right or not ? billy : yeah , i 'd like to know the answer to that , too . stitch : you know , i 'm not sure what you think you overheard . chelsea : i know what i overheard . stitch : then you misinterpreted it . okay , victoria called and asked me to come by . she 's not feeling well . i 'm a doctor . that 's all . look , i did n't want to seem like a jerk and rub it in your face , so i came out here to take the call . i told her to hold tight , i 'd be right there . that 's what chelsea heard . right ? chelsea : right . stitch : now , if you 'll excuse me , i think i 've answered enough questions about victoria for one day . chelsea : right . oopsies . [ chuckles ] sorry i overreacted . i - i just thought -- i thought something was wrong . billy : you seemed pretty intense over my wife , chelsea , given the fact that she 's not one of your best friends . what is it , hmm ? do you know something that you 're not telling me ? chelsea : i was trying to help you , billy . billy : help me with what ? chelsea : well , it 's not like stitch is gon na tell you anything about victoria . i thought i could find out something . but ... i hit a dead end . billy : well , thank you for trying . but i doubt that stitch is the type of guy that opens up to anybody . chelsea : why ? because he 's the strong and silent type ? billy : 'cause he has no history . chelsea : what does that mean ? billy : it means that most people leave a fairly good - sized footprint online . but not this guy . no . ever since , you know , his stint in the army , it 's like he did n't exist . so , i think he has hidden something in his past that he 's worked very hard to cover up . chelsea : that 's it ? that 's your evidence ? you ca n't find anything about the guy on the internet , so suddenly , he 's a menace ? billy : it 's a suspicion , chelsea . chelsea : what about me ? if you look me up , you probably ca n't find anything . it does n't mean i 'm dangerous . billy : [ chuckles ] that is a terrible comparison . chelsea : why ? billy : well , because , no offense , but if i find out that dr . disappearing act has a personal history like you , i will make sure that he never steps anywhere near victoria or johnny . chelsea : point taken . but i still think you 're wrong . i 've known a lot of shady guys in my past , and stitch does n't seem like one of them . i do n't think he 's hiding anything . maybe he 's just ... private . billy : maybe . but as long as victoria is involved with him , i 'm going to keep digging . victoria : i feel like my heart is racing . stitch : your pulse is slightly elevated , which , by the way , is normal in a pregnant woman , as well as someone who 's just had a scare . victoria : well , i am trying really hard not to panic right now . stitch : how many cramps were there ? victoria : two . like i said on the phone , they were mild and far apart . but , still , you know ... ? stitch : i know . all right . deep breath in . victoria : [ inhales deeply ] stitch : and out . victoria : [ exhales ] stitch : feel better ? victoria : yeah . you know , i 've been a nervous wreck since the first one hit . stitch : that 's why it 's important to breathe in and stay as calm as possible . victoria : i will feel a lot calmer once i know that this is not me -- that i 'm not having , you know ... stitch : okay , okay . all right . breathe , breathe . listen to me . i honestly do n't believe it 's anything serious , but we should probably get you checked out . is there someone who can stay with johnny ? victoria : yeah . i called hannah just in case . stitch : good . as soon as she gets here , i 'll get you to memorial and make sure you get seen right away . victoria : i ca n't lose this baby , okay ? promise me that i wo n't . stitch : this is what i 'll promise you -- i am not gon na leave your side . i 'm gon na be right here for as long as you need me . victoria : [ sighs ] jack : at the risk of stating the obvious , neil is a big boy . if this is the mistake you seem to think it is -- lily : no , no . a mistake is when you forget to put a stamp on a letter . hilary tried to undermine my dad 's sobriety . if you do n't believe me , ask him about it . jack : i am aware of the incident to which you refer , and i understand you being upset and feeling a duty to protect him . lily , people learn from their own experience , not from the advice of others , no matter how well - meaning . kelly : but if you ever want to talk , lily , i am here , okay ? just not tonight . devon : what 's so special about tonight , guys ? jack : tonight , i promised kelly i would take her to a romantic dinner . i think we both may have lost our appetites . lily : oh , i 'm sorry . jack : in the program , there is a saying . `` it is always easier to take inventory of someone else 's life . `` good night . devon : have a good one . well , you know how to clear a room . lily : shut up . i 'm thinking . devon : think over here . [ sighs ] have a seat . and drink up , sister . lily : why ? what 's wrong with you ? devon : nothing 's wrong . i am a free man again . lily : you broke up with esmerelda over the phone ? devon : yeah , i did . it was n't my intention when she called , but it just kind of happened , so ... cheers . lily : cheers . ugh . well , are you okay ? devon : yeah , i 'm fine . lily : you did say that it was n't really heading anywhere . devon : no . i mean , we had nothing in common . and we did n't want any of the same things , aside from the sex . lily : yes , yes . her enthusiams . i - i get it . devon : i 'm sure , in esmerelda 's mind , she had us walking down the aisle next month with 20 bridesmaids and a month - long honeymoon planned on a private yacht on the riviera . lily : you do n't own a yacht . devon : it 's a small oversight she would have been more than happy to correct . lily : so , how upset was she ? devon : she hung up on me . lily : well , you did dump her over the phone . devon : i know i did that . i did n't -- i wanted to wait till she got back and do it the classy way -- do it over dinner or something -- but it 's like from the second i answered the phone , she kept pushing and pushing and pushing . just , `` belize is so fabulous . it 's the perfect place to have a wedding . `` lily : well , like i said , the right girl is out there for you somewhere . devon : i 'm glad somebody understands . thank you . lily : well , you know what i do n't understand is how dad could even think about dating hilary . that 's what i do n't understand . hilary : listen , that kiss with jack -- it was -- i do n't know what i was thinking . it was a total impulse moment . okay ? completely one - sided . neil : so ... you kissed jack abbott . hilary : he told me right away that he was n't interested , and that was that . back to business . i 'm so lucky that he was cool about it . it 's not a mistake that i would ever make again . listen . what happened with jack -- it 's not like what happened with you . okay ? or how we feel about each other . you 're awfully quiet . neil : i 'm absorbing . hilary : kind of a shock . neil : well , hilary , i mean , seriously , this is not something that i would ever hold against you . and , honestly , i 'm just glad that you were so forthright . hilary : always . oh , my gosh . it means so much that you trust me . sometimes , i do n't feel like i 've earned it . neil : hey , do me a favor . stop listening so much to lily , okay ? it 's disturbing to me that she makes you doubt yourself so much . hilary : yeah , well , it 's a little tough to avoid when i 'm living in the building where both your kids work . neil : yeah , i get it . avoiding them here , in this building , like tonight . hilary : yeah , i - i need to art looking for my own apartment . [ chuckles ] it is not healthy for us to be in each other 's faces all of the time . but if i could move out tonight , gosh , i would . neil : i know a place that you can move in right away . lily : hilary . you 're moving out ! thank god . hilary : yep , it 's your lucky night . and mine . devon : wait . you 're really leaving ? hilary : i think it 's best for everyone involved . lily : i agree with you . i 'll be happy to ship the rest of your things to wherever you 're going so you can never show your face here again . so , where to ? wait . you 're moving in together ? ! devon : no ! no , you 're not . kelly : wait a minute . i got one . `` love means never having to say you 're sorry . `` jack : [ groans ] kelly : [ laughs ] jack : let 's see . uh ... [ australian accent ] `` the dingo ate my baby . `` kelly : oh , now , see , that is a classic . that is so bad it 's actually good . oh , but how -- oh , i just thought of one . oh .. jack : [ normal voice ] let 's hear it . what do you got ? kelly : [ as kate winslet ] `` i 'll never let go , jack . i 'll never let go . `` jack : `` i 'm the king of the world ! `` kelly : [ groans ] [ normal voice ] kill me now . [ both laugh ] kelly : oh , man . i had fun tonight . jack : in spite of the movie . kelly : in spite of the movie , in spite of lily hijacking our lovely dinner with her hilary drama . you know , it was kind of an all - around disaster of a date , but i had fun . jack : now , w - wait . it was n't the date that i had planned , but i would n't call it a disaster . kelly : really ? what was your magical moment ? jack : maybe this . just seeing you standing there , looking so absolutely beautiful . kelly : um ... jack : am i moving too fast ? kelly : no . i just ... remembered you 're not the only person living here . jack : actually , billy is away on a business trip . it 's just you and me here . kelly : well , in that case ... come here . [ chuckles ] okey - dokey . [ laughs ] chelsea : i 'm gon na miss chloe so much . but i - i 'm really glad she 's getting the help she needs . billy : yeah , it 's gon na be rough for her , though . you know , some mornings , i wake up and ... delia 's the first thing that pops into my head . the pain is still there . i can only imagine it 's worse for chloe . chelsea : i 'm sure . billy : you know , it was n't even that long ago when victoria and i were trying our damnedest to give delia and johnny a little brother or sister , you know , with all the -- the treatments and the drugs and the doctors and -- chelsea : sounds like a project . billy : yeah , it was . believe me . and now the dream is gone . delia 's gone and ... i 'm moved out and victoria 's hiding something from me . chelsea : i 'm sorry that the situation has been so painful for you , billy . billy : you know , i think i have an idea of what 's really going on with her . she just has n't figured out a way to break it to me , yet . she wants to end things permanently , start new with stitch . chelsea : [ sighs ] billy : you think i 'm right , do n't you ? my wife wants a divorce . i mean , what else could it be ? victoria : [ sighs ] okay . well , i finally stopped shaking . stitch : good . victoria : when the o.b . on call said that everything was okay , i felt so much better . stitch : and now i 'm gon na prescribe a good night 's sleep for you and the baby . victoria : yeah . i wish it was that easy . stitch : try not to worry . victoria : look , i ca n't help it . you know , billy and i tried for years to have a baby . and then , when i did get pregnant , i had a miscarriage . i 'm not gon na let that happen again , ben . stitch : the best thing you can do right now is rest . victoria : this pregnancy just ... [ sighs ] it feels so precarious , you know ? it -- it feels like every time i get queasy or feel a twinge , i 'm just gon na be freaking out . it 's really not that easy to close my eyes and relax . stitch : what if you had your very own doctor on call ? i could bunk down on the couch here if that would help you drift off . victoria : i do n't know . i mean , that 's a lot to ask . stitch : you did n't ask . i offered , so take me up on it . victoria : [ chuckling ] thank you . i will . stitch : look , i gave you my word that i was n't gon na leave , so break out the pillows . victoria : hey . ben . thank you so much for dropping everything and coming over here for what turned out to be nothing . stitch : okay , first of all , this was n't nothing . any feelings you have about the pregnancy , good or bad , i want to be involved . i missed out on that when jenna was expecting . i was overseas . so , i 'm just grateful to have the opportunity to share this with you ... even if the baby 's not mine . victoria : i do n't know what i did to deserve having you in my life . stitch : do n't you know i feel the same way about you ? devon : this is a joke , right ? hilary : ' fraid not . i 'm moving out . lily : dad , you can not do this . neil : i can do whatever i want to do . you do n't get a vote . you 've been mean and downright hostile to hilary . you 've made her feel so unwelcome that you 've chased her away from her own home . so that is why she is moving in with me , and if you have a problem with that ... it 's your fault . have a good night . come on . lily : this is war . devon : what the hell does that mean ? lily : you broke up with esmerelda , so you 're -- you 're single now . we can use that to our advantage . devon : what do you mean `` we `` ? lily : you think hilary 's hot , right ? devon : what does that have to do with anything ? lily : it means that you can seduce her and then dump her ass . chelsea : billy , you ca n't give up . there is always a chance . billy : yeah , until there is n't anymore . i 'm pretty sure i 've blown all mine by now . chelsea : well , i 'm gon na get us a refill . billy : oh , wow . i ca n't , actually . i totally forgot -- my plane leaves in an hour . chelsea : your plane ? billy : yeah , i 'm going to new york . i have a big presentation in the morning with kyle . uh , thank you for being a shoulder , but i really got to go . chelsea : yeah . have a great trip . billy : yeah . uh , thank you . i will see you soon , okay ? chelsea : okay . [ sighs ] stitch : okay . whew . all right . maybe we should cool off a little . how about some water ? victoria : yeah . thank you . stitch : all right . victoria : [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] victoria : chelsea . chelsea : you told stitch you 're pregnant , did n't you ? victoria : look , you know what ? it 's late , and , um , i 'm in the middle of something right now . chelsea : oh , i 'm sure you are . he 's there , right ? victoria : how did you -- chelsea : how could you do this , victoria ? how could you tell stitch you 're pregnant but not billy ? how is it fair to leave your husband in the dark when you know very well he could be the father ? victoria : you know , it 's really not your place to make a judgment . chelsea : i do n't care . i ca n't stand it anymore . if you do n't do it yourself , i am going to tell billy about this baby when he gets back from his trip . [ next_on ] avery : why are you wearing this ? summer : is this a bad time ? jack : i was just -- kelly : hey , jack , do you have any grapes ? ian : i have some information that 's vitally important to you and your family . | jack and kelly go to the movies complete with popcorn and drinks . hilary and neil walk into the athletic club and upon seeing devon and lily sitting at a nearby table , hilary is reluctant to go in . lily and devon argue over the fact that neil is dating hilary . at the coffeehouse , chelsea sees ben sitting at a table , reading an magazine article . ben , upon seeing chelsea shows her the article . ben asks chelsea why she is suddenly so interested in victoria . billy visits victoria and lets her know that he is going to the `` big apple `` and wants to know if she wants him to bring her back anything . when victoria seems pre - occupied , billy asks her as to what is wrong . jack and kelly watch the movie , `` private justice . `` soon they get up and leave . lily tells devon to pay hilary off so she will leave town and leave their family alone . in talking to hilary , neil wonders why devon is so against them . when devon gets a call , lily leaves him for just a moment . devon ends it with esmerelda by telling her that he does n't think that it is working for them . chelsea and ben discuss johnny and his son , max . chelsea asks ben if he would like to be a father again . lily joins neil at the bar and they begin to argue as usual over hilary . victoria assures billy that she is fine . lily and neil are arguing when jack and kelly join them . lily lets jack and kelly know neil and hilary are dating . jack pulls neil aside for a conversation while lily talks to kelly . lily encourages kelly to make a play for neil . jack questions neil about his involvement with hilary and wonders how long this has been going on . billy walks into the coffeehouse and sees chelsea with ben . when ben gets a call and leaves , billy tells chelsea how funny victoria is acting . ben talks to victoria on the phone and finds out she is experiencing twinges . chelsea walks up and asks ben if victoria is all right . |
michael : how is everything , nikki ? nikki : well , i 'm not dissolving into tears at the moment nor have i had a drink , so i would say that i 'm doing remarkably well . how are you ? wow . already . i guess the legal system can move quickly when it wants to . michael : i thought you wanted to move along with this . nikki : i did . i do . i do . michael : well , i had an associate write it up , but i 've reviewed it . everything seems to be as you 've requested . nikki : [ sighs ] meredith : [ moans ] okay , well , that i should not have done . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . that was wrong . i 'm your doctor , and i , uh -- no . victor : that 's the most real thing that has happened to me in a long time . it felt damn good . meredith : [ sighs ] dylan : i got a court order to exhume constance 's body based on what we found in sage 's diary . adam : [ laughs ] great . okay . terrific . no , this is perfect . it 'll clear my name . when is this happening ? dylan : as we speak . adam : huh . dylan : are you disappointed ? adam : i 'm thrilled . i can put this crazy accusation behind me and start collecting my apologies . dylan : what 's wrong ? is that how you feel , chelsea ? chelsea : uh , right now , i 'm feeling a little suspicious , actually , dylan . dylan : of your husband ? chelsea : no , of you . i mean , you could have called to let us know about the body being exhumed . why did you feel the need to tell us in person ? dylan : well , because sage was very specific in her diary about , you know , how and why adam may have killed constance . adam : may have killed ? i -- chelsea : oh , god . adam : i did n't kill anyone , all right ? killing an old woman to protect my iden -- this is ridiculous ! it makes no sense ! not to mention the fact that it 's a lie , dylan . chelsea : why are you here ? dylan : well , i wanted to give you a second chance to add to your statement before the forensic results are in . so , if there 's anything else you want to say , adam , now 's the time . luca : we are celebrating your successful handling of the unrest in the newman energy division . summer : oh , well , then we should be celebrating you . victoria said all those guys needed was to be dazzled with facts , figures , and projections . luca : which you supplied . summer : okay , but without you , i would not have been able to put together that comprehensive of a proposal that fast . luca : well , i was raised around all kinds of commodity trading . well , that 's actually a nice way to state what my family was involved in , but oil is just another commodity . that part was easy . summer : okay , but still . luca : look , stop dismissing your achievement . you had the smarts to circumvent what was about to be a catastrophic problem for newman enterprises . and you had the guts to communicate with those executives . you addressed their concerns , summer . summer : yeah , well , sending an e - mail from my aunt -- the c.e.o . -- without her knowledge , i do not think that she 's gon na see that as brave . she 'll probably end up firing me . luca : yeah , but do you think you did the right thing ? summer : yeah , especially after seeing the initial responses hitting my aunt victoria 's inbox praising her diplomacy . i just hope that she 'll be more happy than angry . luca : no matter what victoria says , you saved her , summer . you kept her from making a huge mistake because she 's too distracted by things going on in her personal life . summer : okay , well , that 's kind of random . what do oil rigs have to do with my aunt victoria 's personal life ? [ door closes ] victoria : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] no . luca : it 's no secret that victoria and billy 's messy relationship turned ugly when she had him removed from jabot . summer : okay , yeah , but that does n't -- luca : i mean , your uncle retaliated by buying her prized brash & sassy out from under her . summer : yes , that bothered her , but -- luca : so it 's personal . summer : okay , you 're making it seem like my aunt victoria got all weepy just because -- luca : who said anything about weepy ? no , i - i ca n't see victoria going in that direction . i just -- she just certainly has n't been rational at the office . summer : what are you talking about ? my aunt would never let her personal life affect her work . luca : you 're the one who told me that she was n't exactly professional when she responded to the oil executives ' concerns and that she said herself that the thing with billy -- summer : okay , yes , i know what i said , but maybe i should n't have blabbed those things to you since they 're so personal . luca : [ sighs ] you 're feeling guilty , right ? look , do n't . summer : yeah , i am feeling a little guilty . i mean , maybe i should n't have gone behind her back . maybe i should have run the proposal by her before sending it out . luca : summer , summer , you made a tough decision , but the right decision for the company , for every employee and member of the newman family . you can be sure your grandfather would see it that way . victor would be so proud and so grateful that you 're looking out for his company . summer : yeah , i - i hope so . i ... luca : what ? what is it ? summer : [ sighs ] my grandma 's over there talking to michael baldwin . they 're probably talking about the divorce . luca : try not to let it upset you . summer : yeah , i 'm trying , but it 's hard . i mean , have n't they punished my grandpa enough ? i mean , he 's paying for what he did in prison . i do n't know how she can turn her back on him like this . luca : i do n't know . having been sucker - punched like that by my own ex ... summer : i know , and i know how awful that was for you , and i just want to convince my grandma how wrong she is for doing this to him . luca : maybe you can . michael : i have known you and victor a very long time . nikki : are you about to advise me to drop this ? michael : it 's not like you have n't tried divorcing before . nikki : yes , that 's true . we always found our way back to each other . this time , it 's very different . michael : i hope you 're taking into account how very different it is this time . nikki : okay , now that sounds like a warning . michael : victor 's in a very , very bad place , nikki . nikki : i know , michael . he is very angry with everybody . michael : he is utterly betrayed , and he feels yours is the worst betrayal of all . nikki : yes , i know . he refuses to believe that i did what i did to try to help him , to show him where he went wrong . he thinks i should just ignore all of the heinous things that he did , i should have stood up with him against the children , against the law , against what was right . michael : he feels if you had taken his side , he would be a free man now . nikki : well , that may or may not be true . i do n't know . but i could n't condone the things he had done , michael . i just could n't . michael : there is something you can do . put off filing . nikki : no . michael : i 'm not saying you should do it for him . nikki : i know you 're trying to look after me . i know that . michael : if you divorce him now , that may be it between you . he wo n't forgive . there will be no turning back . you need to be very sure about this . nikki : i love him . i will always love him . and that 's why i have to do this , michael . michael : knowing the risk ? nikki : there is no risk . he has made it abundantly clear that he is not ever going to forgive me -- ever . so then what 's the point in hanging on ? summer : because you love him . no matter what grandpa has said in anger and no matter what has happened , you are the love of his life . victor : i have n't been this open and honest with anyone for a long time . meredith : what about your wife ? victor : yeah ? what about my wife ? [ sighs ] i had a lot of difficulties lately . i 've been absentminded a lot because problems with my business and , um ... problems with other family members and trying to rescue them and all that . meredith : it sounds busy . who rescued you ? victor : but i 'm not complaining . i really am not . i mean , i took my role as father and head of the company very seriously . i loved it , embraced it with open arms . but now to deal with my children turning against me during the trial -- tough . meredith : that must have hurt . victor : more than i ever imagined . adam : dylan , you realize this whole damn thing is a setup , right ? dylan : [ scoffs ] what -- what are you talking about ? adam : are you serious ? my father . he 's pissed off at me 'cause i would n't lie on the witness stand to keep him out of prison . dylan : so you 're saying victor convinced sage to write those things -- adam : no , no , no . not sage . i 'm not saying sage did it . i 'm saying he had the journal doctored . dylan : and he was able to do this from prison ? chelsea : think about it , dylan . of all people , victor would be able to do this . adam : you 're damn right . just like he was able to manipulate the newman board members from prison to sell victoria 's company right out from under her nose . dylan : and this is all for revenge ? chelsea : with victoria , a company that was so important to her , brash & sassy , he was able to do it . and then with adam -- adam : well , with me , he 'll just go the extra mile to screw me over . there 's no big shocker there . dylan : come on . setting you up for murder ? that 's -- adam : these charges are n't gon na stick , all right ? that 's not the point . i 'm innocent . this investigation 's gon na be a nuisance . that 's exactly what he wants , right ? he wants to piss me off . i let my guard down . and then he comes in with something more devastating . that 's the plan . dylan : so this is the warning shot ? chelsea : or a trap . it 's classic sleight of hand . distract over there while you make the real move right here . adam : i 'm not falling for it , you know . so while you guys are looking at constance 's body for evidence , i suggest you also look at the diary , try to find some forensic evidence that proves that it was falsified . while you 're at it , maybe add a few more years to that son of a bitch 's sentence . could you do that for me ? chelsea : you -- you do believe us , right ? dylan : i mean , i would n't put anything past victor newman . adam : there you go . dylan : all right . if the autopsy report shows no signs of foul play , we 'll drop the whole thing . adam : all right . you 're not gon na find anything , man . i appreciate that . thanks for coming over , and , uh , let me know when this is over . dylan : yeah , i 'll do that . adam : thank you . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] chelsea : you 're worried , are n't you ? adam : i 'm not worried . i 'm surprised . i 'm angry . chelsea : how can you be surprised that victor would go after you ? adam : no , i 'm not surprised that he 'd come after me . it was just a matter of time before that anvil dropped . what i 'm angry about is the fact that he would use sage like this to get what he wants . sweetheart , we just buried that poor woman . you were great , though , you know . you and me both , actually , keeping dylan on track there . teamwork . [ chuckles ] chelsea : yeah . adam : listen , i do n't want you to worry about this , okay ? chelsea : no , no , it 's not that . i ... i do n't believe anything in that journal . adam : good . chelsea : and i think the truth will come out eventually , that , you know , that it 's all lies . adam : what 's the matter ? chelsea : you know , it 's -- it 's just that that lie , that accusation , it takes me back to that place , that time ... that long period of time when you let me think that you were dead . you know , you were hiding from the police , you were hiding behind another man 's identity even when you came back to genoa city . you know , it just makes me think back on that time when everything you said to me was a lie . i mean , everything about -- adam : not everything . baby , if you want , if you need to do that , you can ask me . chelsea : i do n't want to ask you . adam : okay , well , then i 'll just tell you . i would never hurt constance bingham , all right ? i have nothing but affection for that woman . she helped me get back to you and connor . she gave me a second chance at life . why -- i 'm not a killer . you know that , right ? you know me . meredith : so , how was that meeting with adam ? victor : oh . let 's say very confrontational . meredith : [ chuckles ] no kidding . victor : yep . you know , i 'd say he 's my most difficult child . he was always fascinated between trying to get my approval and trying to best me . but what he said to me last time he was in the visiting room was downright vicious . meredith : as you know , i had n't spoken to my dad in years . i mean , we had nothing . but sometimes anger is a place to start . now , it may not have been the most pleasant conversation you had with your son , but ... victor : but it was a conversation . hmm . meredith : adam makes the effort to show up . i think you need to look past the angry tone and the threats and see that for what it is . summer : grandpa has every right to be angry . his whole family turned their backs on him . nikki : and he has turned his back on us . summer : no , actually , he -- he has n't . he loves all of us so much , grandma . we are his whole life . and he has just given and given to us , and he 's never asked for anything in return . nikki : my darling . there has been a very high price . and how can you set aside all the crimes he 's committed , the people he has hurt ? summer : i am not forgetting any of that -- who we lost or what my mom has been through . but grandpa did n't expect those things to happen . nikki : victor set those things in motion . summer : okay , so we all have reasons not to forgive grandpa , especially me . but if i go my whole life blaming grandpa , then i am ignoring every good thing he 's ever done for any of us , especially the fact that he wants to make things right right now . all he wants is a chance , and i am just asking you to give him that chance . please . for your family . for yourself , okay ? do you really want to go the rest of your life without him ? nikki : i do n't want to go another day without him . summer : okay , then do n't . nikki : darling , it 's much more complicated than that . and i understand it would be [ sighs ] just futile for me to try to explain to you why i have to break away from victor . but , honey , i need to do it . i have to do this for me . victoria : hank 's tavern . [ sighs ] victoria , we were so impressed with the proposal you submitted . victoria : uh , thanks , dan . i 'm glad you liked it . i was n't sure if you understood our concerns , but this proposal definitely demonstrates otherwise . victoria : well , i 'm glad we could finally come to a meeting of the minds . [ chuckles ] it 's the kind of thing victor would have done . i understand now why you keep that picture up there . motivation . victoria : uh , yes . that 's it . exactly . [ chuckles ] victoria : hmm . [ cell phone rings ] luca : hello ? victoria : luca ? why are you answering summer 's phone ? luca : she 's busy at the moment . victoria : well , tell her to get over here now . [ slams phone ] [ sighs ] dylan : thanks for agreeing to meet me , michael . michael : you piqued my curiosity . what could i possibly do for the gcpd ? dylan : well , i am , uh , gathering information for a case , and i was hoping you can enlighten me with some of the things you may have seen or heard while being retained by victor or in your ongoing role as adviser to victoria and the family . michael : all right , all right , all right . you know what ? i may be a suspended lawyer , but i 'm not quite ready to confide in the gcpd as my best friend . dylan : well , i 'm not asking you to violate attorney / client privilege . [ sighs ] i 'm trying to determine if victor is working with somebody on the outside , a contact who can engineer an elaborate plot to frame somebody . michael : well , that depends on who victor is framing and why . dylan : well , possibly adam because -- michael : oh , hoo , hoo , hoo , wait . i know that particular `` because . `` because victor is out for revenge against his entire family . victor : you 've given me a new perspective . meredith : well , you did the same for me . so it 's only fair . without your encouragement , i never would have reached out to my father . victor : talking to you about all this seems very easy and very natural . meredith : well , i 'm an easy set of ears . victor : you are . i enjoyed kissing you . meredith : yeah , about that ... victor : i think i know what you 're about to say . i think we need to keep this on a professional level . [ telephone rings ] meredith : infirmary . okay . thank you . you have a visitor . victor : okay . victoria : where 's summer ? luca : i did n't tell her about the call . victoria : you did n't tell her ? luca : i did n't think summer should have to stand here and be berated by you for doing a good job . victoria : and how do you know that she did a good job ? luca : i know summer . i know her attributes . victoria : i do n't suppose you had anything to do with an e - mail that she sent . luca : i may have read an early draft of it . victoria : an early draft . you know , appeasing newman 's oil division is not a job that my niece is authorized to handle , and it 's not a job that she 's capable of handling on her own , so she must have had some help . your plan is transparent , luca , and it 's futile . luca : my plan ? victoria : let 's drop all the pretense , shall we ? luca : as you wish . victoria : close the door . victor : hi , my sweetheart . summer : hi , grandpa . victor : hmm . i 'm so happy . so happy you came by . hmm ? summer : i 'm not so happy to be here . victor : sit down , sweetheart . summer : not under these circumstances . i just -- i came here to prepare you . um ... victor : for what ? summer : grandma is filing for divorce . victor : where 'd you hear that ? summer : michael . he came and broke the news to victoria and me , and then i saw michael and grandma together just now . victor : i see . summer : i went to talk to grandma myself to beg her not to go through with it , and i tried to remind her of all the amazing things you 've ever done for all of us . i just ... i do n't know why she would do this to you . i do n't understand her . i - i do n't understand any of them . victor : nor do i . [ sighs ] i guess she 's willing to throw it all away . summer : grandpa , i 'm really , really sorry . victor : thank you , sweetheart , for coming by and telling me , okay ? thank you for your loyalty . summer : you 're always gon na have it . victor : it is all falling apart around me . except you . you 're the one constant . you 're the future of this family . victoria : you 're using summer , and you 've somehow convinced her that you can be trusted . you 've turned her head to the extent where she 's feeding you company secrets , specifics on private phone calls that she overheard in this office . luca : let me ask you something . how was the proposal received by the executives from the oil division ? victoria : that 's beside the point . luca : that 's exactly the point . the proposal worked . and please note that we put your name on it . i was n't after any sort of credit . victoria : well , of course you were n't , especially since you do n't work here , do you ? luca : but summer does . victoria : what is your motive , luca ? luca : to help your company . victoria : that is such bull . luca : look , victoria , you 're in the unenviable position of stepping in for your father , managing executives who are fiercely loyal to victor and dubious of your leadership style , even after all these years . is it fair ? probably not . but you 've already had one of your prized divisions sold out from under you . and since oil production is of no particular interest to you -- victoria : summer told you all that . luca : your niece was understandably concerned about her family 's company . victoria : and you were quick to guide her and show her how she could just make everything all better . luca : no , summer grasped the problem and the solution . i simply provided the particulars . victoria : what if you had gotten her fired ? luca : you would n't do that . she 's a good worker . she 's smart , she 's capable , and her last name is newman . your father would have been in full support of what she did . victoria : the last thing my father would want is luca santori involved in newman enterprises . that 's one thing that he and i can both agree on . luca : and yet here i am . victoria : stay the hell away from my company . luca : anything else ? victoria : stop using my niece . luca : or you 'll fire her ? got it . look , victoria , a bit of advice before i go . i know what it 's like to be dismissed , underestimated . but it would be a mistake for you to do that with summer . not only is she smart and talented . she 's also a direct conduit to victor , the only newman he still trusts . why would n't you use that to your advantage ? victoria : get out . [ door closes ] chelsea : we 've got to figure out how victor was able to pull this off . adam : mm - hmm . yeah , starting with when he was able to get his hands on that journal . and i 'm guessing before the trial would have been his best opportunity . chelsea : but why would he even want to do that then ? adam : well , to punish me . yeah . chelsea : long before there was something to punish you for ? adam : well , victor likes to play the long game , right ? so he probably -- he -- he -- he forged that journal so he had leverage , right ? sort of like an insurance policy against me given our history . chelsea : i just do n't understand . you guys were on relatively good terms at that point . and this is n't about threatening blackmail to keep you in check . adam : no , this is about me being convicted of first - degree murder . chelsea : i ca n't believe that victor would go this far this time . i mean , it must -- [ scoffs ] it must be because all of his family members turned on him , and now his main focus in life is revenge . adam : yeah . [ sighs ] chelsea : adam . do n't do this . do n't let him get in your head . do n't let him hurt you . let 's just focus , okay ? let 's just -- let 's think . let 's -- let 's think like he would . adam : okay , yeah . um ... well , i guess after the sentencing , that 's when he would have been angry enough to do something like this , right ? chelsea : right , but he would have needed help from the outside , somebody who would be willing to do it for a price . adam : someone who had it in for me . chelsea : and , unfortunately , that 's not a short list . adam : you know , it would have to be somebody who wanted to prove themselves to victor , right , had no qualms about sacrificing me in the process . chelsea : you do n't think that -- adam : i do n't know . i do n't know , but i 'm sure as hell gon na find out . chelsea : i 'm coming with you . adam : come on . nikki : how are you ? victor : that 's what you 're here to ask me ? say it . nikki : i love you . victor : say it . nikki : i do n't want to do this , but i have to -- victor : say it ! nikki : i 'm filing for divorce . i tried , victor . i tried everything to save our marriage , to save you from yourself , but you do n't want to be saved . victor : what 's the real reason ? nikki : i do n't know what you mean by that . victor : i want the truth . nikki : you think there 's another man ? there is n't . victor : the truth , please . nikki : you said that you would n't forgive me . you made that very clear . and i ca n't live that way , not anymore . so i 'm just asking that you please not fight me on this . victor : i wo n't fight you on this , okay ? long past that time . you and i have nothing to fight about anymore . nothing left . travis : guess you just ca n't stay away . victoria : uh , yeah . i tried . but it turns out that i need a huge favor . travis : name it . victoria : okay , well , i left my phone at your place , and i was hoping that maybe i could just -- travis : you mean this phone ? victoria : yes ! thank you . my life is on that phone . what are you doing ? travis : negotiating . victoria : i do n't have time for this . i have to get back to work . travis : i 'm good playing this your way , tori . anonymous , no questions . victoria : okay , great . so then what 's the problem ? travis : i 'm not the kind of guy that sleeps with a married woman . victor : [ chuckles ] i spent years digging you out of a bottle , and now you insult me . nikki : insult you ? for asking for a divorce that you just agreed was the -- victor : you insult me by your alliances with people like jack abbott ! nikki : this has nothing to do with jack . victor : you have got me exactly where you want me , do n't you ? nikki : victor , that is not true ! victor : you have actually manipulated my children to turn against me ! nikki : all right , stop ! now you are rewriting history . let me remind you , i did n't bring that criminal to town . i did n't have jack kidnapped . and i did n't -- victor : you cavorted with other men ! nikki : that is not true . victor : that ended it for me ! nikki : all right , enough . victor : do n't you worry about this ! no fight about property , no fight about money , nothing ! nikki : that 's fine . i do n't want or need anything from you . victor : you may regret saying those words . trust me . nikki : i already have what 's important to me . my family and my children . victor : great . good for you . nikki : you were supposed to be a part of that family . victor : you come here and serve me divorce papers , and now you tell me i was supposed to be a part of that family ? are you serious ? ! nikki : all i did was have the papers expedited . that 's it . victor : good ! nikki : someday when you finally snap out of it and realize that you 're all alone , you 'll have nobody to blame but yourself ! victor : get the hell out of here ! nikki : do n't worry . michael : there were detailed emotional entries in sage 's diary documenting her realization that adam , who was posing as constance 's grandson gabriel at the time , poisoned the old woman . dylan : because constance figured out that adam was n't gabriel and she was gon na expose him to the police . michael : and yet sage remained silent this whole time . dylan : yeah , she remained silent , but it was laid out in the pages about her own fears of what adam would do to her if he knew she was on to him . that 's why she remained silent . michael : that is a compelling story , but a bit of a reach , do n't you think , since the woman was what -- 300 , 400 years old ? dylan : that 's a bit of a reach . michael : yeah , it 's a bit -- you know what ? the point being , everything is moot if constance died of natural causes , which is very likely since she was ... about 200 years old . dylan : my point is that there 's motive , method , and opportunity for murder laid out in those pages . which means there 's a possibility that adam actually did this . luca : where 's victoria ? adam : i 'm sure my sister wo n't mind us using her office to take care of you . luca : what are you talking about ? adam : the journal that you had forged . it was you , right ? luca : journal ? i -- what journal ? adam : oh , come on , luca . you 've been working on the outside doing my father 's bidding ever since you had me fired from that hedge fund . luca : i have no idea what you 're talking about . journals ? forgery ? i -- and i already told you . i did n't get you fired . adam : uh - huh . like hell you did n't . chelsea : adam . adam : now , why do n't you tell me what you did , and why do n't you tell me what you know ? [ scribbling ] [ cell phone rings ] dylan : yeah , this is mcavoy . well , i 'm waiting on constance bingham 's autopsy . so if you 're gon na tell me there 's another delay , i just ca -- you got the results ? was she poisoned ? nikki : honey , i know this is going to upset you , and that 's why i want to tell you myself . i served your grandfather with divorce papers . summer : he must have been really upset . nikki : actually , he could n't have cared less . summer : grandma , that was all an act . when i went to the prison to tell him , he was -- nikki : wait , wait , wait . you went and warned him about this ? summer : yes , i went to prepare him , and when i told him , he was devastated . nikki : okay . he was not devastated . that was an act for you . he does n't want to risk losing the only person who still sees him as the man he was . but he is not that man anymore . summer : yes , he is ! nikki : honey , i know it 's difficult for you to accept . it 's been difficult for me . i 've spent most of my life with victor newman , and i 've never stopped loving him . summer : okay , so then how can you be doing this to him ? nikki : because he 's not victor anymore , all right ? he 's changed . he 's turned into somebody who is just obsessed with revenge . i do n't know what he 's capable of . i do n't even recognize him anymore . [ door slams ] victor : [ sighs ] meredith : that guard is gon na start getting suspicious . victor : i do n't care . [ sighs ] my wife just served me the divorce papers . meredith : i 'm so sorry . victor : confirms what i 've suspected for a long time . that whatever love there was between us ... has been gone for a long time . victoria : i am divorced . travis : but every time you pick up your phone , there he is . it 's kind of unusual to keep a photo of your ex as a screensaver . victoria : it 's a photo of my children . my ex just also happens to be in the photo . you can think whatever you want , okay ? i 'm not lying to you . travis : okay . glad we got that cleared up . victoria : great , yeah . good . i got to get back to work . travis : back to your real life . victoria : yeah , back to my real life . [ sighs ] thank you for bringing this . luca : hey , get your -- adam : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa ! you think you can mess with my life and get away with it ? ! is that what you think ? ! luca : hey , i did n't , all right ? could you get his hands off me ? chelsea : i ca n't control him . adam : she ca n't control me . why do n't you tell me what you did , huh ? luca : okay . adam : tell me what you did ! luca : all right , all right , all right , okay . look , i - i made some calls for victor -- for victor . and yes , i got you fired . chelsea : oh , my god . adam : there it is , sweetheart . see ? he got me fired . what else did you do , huh ? luca : hey , that journal business , all right ? i do n't know anything about that , okay ? i do n't even know what you 're talking about . adam : really ? chelsea : sure . luca : yes , really . i swear . look , you said something about being framed ? what are you being framed for ? maybe i can help you . chelsea : [ scoffs ] adam : sweetheart , he wants to help us . you 're a nice guy , are n't you ? dylan : adam newman . you 're under arrest . [ next_on ] nick : how can you use my dead wife to try and get even with adam ? dylan : evidence suggests that the murder was committed exactly as sage supposedly described . how would you explain that ? michael : all you have to do is admit that you set up your son , right here , right now . | luca advises summer on a proposal to solve the disagreement victoria is having with the newman enterprises oil division . summer sends the proposal to the oil division and signs victoria 's name to the e - mail . the oil executives love the deal and victoria figures out that luca is using summer to try and keep himself inside newman enterprises , so she tells him to stop doing it , but luca says not to underestimate summer . luca advises victoria to use the fact that victor trusts summer to her advantage to help with the company . victor shares another kiss with dr. gates , but they both agree to keep their relationship professional summer goes to visit victor to tell him nikki filed for divorce . victor thanks her for her loyalty and tells her that she is the future of the family . adam tells dylan that he thinks victor has somebody following his orders while he is in jail and that person is helping victor set him up for the murder of constance bingham . adam and chelsea get luca to admit that he helped victor get him fired from his job ; but a few minutes later , dylan arrives to arrest adam for the murder . |
billy : this is some triumphant return . our awesome , extremely expensive commercial may never see the air , unless victoria can save the day . phyllis : i know the waiting is tough , but you 've got to keep hoping for the best . billy : come on . i mean , i was joking , but even kidding around with professional athletes about betting on a championship game -- what was i thinking ? especially with a guy shooting video . i did n't mean it . it was n't meant to be taken serious . it should n't have been this huge scandal . phyllis : well , i just hope victoria can convince the board of governors to let this go . billy : victoria does n't want me there , which i do n't blame her . i mean , i 've stepped in it enough already . phyllis : i have a feeling that she is going to make a strong case to turn this around . hey . you 're gon na get through this . you 're not gon na have to do it alone , okay ? juliet : oops . my bad . phyllis : nope , that 's okay . i was just getting ready to go to work . if you need me ... billy : [ sighs ] you do n't look so good . juliet : that makes two of us . billy : [ sighs ] why is this happening ? how , off an innocent joke , can everything go to hell so fast ? cane : still no news from victoria . lily : maybe no news is good news . cane : is n't that what they say before bad things happen ? lily : honey , come on . cane : [ sighs ] okay , there was a plan . all they had to do was stick to the plan , but no , everyone gets cute , and everyone thought they 'd improvise . lily : but juliet 's contact said it was okay to air that footage on hilary 's show . cane : but the league had n't finished watching the footage yet , okay ? this is like the perfect storm of miscommunication . if i had known that victoria was gon na air the clips on a live broadcast , i would 've said no , do n't do it , stop , stop , do n't do it . lily : wait . the idea was to promote what we 've all been working so hard on . why would you want to stop that ? chelsea : see ? you show up without carbs and i still just let you in . nick : you 're in a good mood . chelsea : yeah , i have reason to be . nick : ah , the hospital in california -- you found someone to talk to you about chloe . chelsea : yeah , i mean , they were n't gon na talk to me over the phone or give me any information , so i flew to san francisco and met with the administrator in person . nick : wow . you do n't waste any time . chelsea : no . i told her i was not gon na leave that office until she gave me some answers , so we are one step closer to finding out where chloe really is . [ intercom buzzes ] victor : yes ? who ? oh , my goodness . let her in . my goodness . dina : [ laughs ] victor : if it is n't ... how nice to see you . come in . dina : thank you . victor : dina mergeron , the haute couture lady from paris . my goodness , my goodness . dina : well , it 's good to be back , victor . ashley : nine years , jack . that 's how long it 's been since mother has deigned to visit genoa city . now she breezes back into town because she wants to parent us again ? how gullible can you be ? jack : she is the only mother we have . i 'd like to hear what she has to say . ashley : why ? do you enjoy getting burned ? because that 's what she does to us , over and over and over again . jack : to me , it is worth the risk . ashley : okay , you know what ? do whatever you need to do , then , but just leave me out of it , okay ? jack : come in . phyllis : want you to know i 'm back working out of the office . jack : well , i 'm glad you 're feeling better . phyllis : yeah , me too . i mean , i needed that rest . that was a nasty virus . jack : i 'll bet the weather in los angeles helped , too . hilary : i want to air my piece with julie chen as soon as possible . mariah : i am incredibly envious . landing an interview with somebody like that ? hilary : well , what about you ? i saw your piece with dina mergeron . it was done remarkably well . mariah : wow . i thought i was gon na get this whole tutorial on how you would 've done it differently and better and how i 'm never allowed near an important guest again . hilary : well , if you want some constructive criticism , i can -- mariah : no , no . i really do n't . hilary : i figured . mariah : you should go to l.a. more often . i 've never seen you this mellow . when you were doing that interview with lily , i was like , `` whoa . what happened ? are they friends or what ? `` hilary : [ scoffs ] hardly . playing nice with that woman made my skin crawl . but i am a professional , so whatever it takes to get the job done . lily : you really think my interview would 've been enough ? cane : well , for the first part of the campaign , yeah , 'cause all we needed was you , brand ambassador , talking up the , uh , the campaign and dare with the hockey tie - in . i mean , we did n't need the behind - the - scene footage until the next part of the campaign , which is for online , so ... lily : yeah , that makes sense . cane : well , that was the plan . then the league goes and sees its two star players talking on camera with billy about betting on their own games , and now everything 's just gon na go ... [ sighs ] lily : so what 's the worst - case scenario ? cane : there 's no hockey tie - in , give us bad press , we spent all this money on this commercial that no one 's gon na see . i mean , that 's what i 'm upset about . and for you , i just feel bad for you , doing all this hard work and now it 's gon na go down the tubes . lily : no , no . look . i 'm worried about brash & sassy . you know , if my commercial does n't run , that would be a bummer , but i , uh , i may have some other options now . cane : what do you mean ? lily : i met with barry strickler , the agent . he met with hilary last year . cane : really ? when did that happen ? lily : yesterday . cane : in l.a. ? lily : yeah , at the hotel rooftop bar . cane : why did you tell me about it after it happened ? lily : well , just everything that was going on , it just did n't seem like the right time . cane : so what did he have to say ? lily : that he wants to sign me . he thinks that i could do more than just model . i could maybe host a tv show or even act . cane : i did n't know you were interested in those things . lily : i did n't either -- until now . cane : wow . looks like i 'm , uh , kind of out of the loop on more things than i realize . lily : no , no . look . i would never make a decision this big without talking to you about it first . you know , and i told barry i would let him know . he knows my home is here . so ... what do you think ? ashley : you went to los angeles without telling anybody ? phyllis : what 's the big deal ? i got the work done . what does it matter where i do it ? ashley : how did you figure it out , jack ? jack : you mean besides the tan ? no , the real giveaway was when i heard phyllis was ill enough to have to work at home . i wanted to be a nice guy and i sent her some chicken soup . three times they tried to deliver it . no one was home . started to connect the dots after that . phyllis : you sent me soup ? that 's awfully sweet of you . jack : well , you were very sick . flat on your back , i think you said . ashley : what happened to not sneaking around anymore ? i thought your relationship with billy was out in the open . phyllis : i was n't sneaking . i was doing a lot of surprising , actually . jack : as long as you were there , you could clear something up for me . i saw a little snip on billy on `` the hilary hour . `` ashley : yeah , exactly . he was casually mentioning betting to those players . what was he thinking ? jack : he was n't , as usual . phyllis : he was joking . it was taken out of context . people are making a big deal of this . jack : just how bad is it ? i mean , it 's gon na come out eventually . ashley : the media 's all over it . jack : yeah , there 's some hesitation here . ashley : so it must be very bad . jack : yeah , it looks like it . phyllis : look . this could do a lot of damage to victoria 's company and billy 's future . victor : here we go . unless you prefer something stronger . dina : oh , no , no , no . water is just fine . thank you very much . victor : please have a seat . dina : thank you . victor : so , dina , i guess congratulations are in order . you sold your company to neil and devon . dina : you 're not miffed that i did n't approach you , are you ? victor : [ laughs ] why did n't you ? dina : oh , do n't be coy with me , victor . it was you who reached out to me . victor : i did no such thing . dina : well , not personally , but someone from newman phoned my direct line . victor : whoa . dina : yes . victor : i did n't know about that . i 'll have to look into that . dina : oh , well , it was probably , you know , some little , young employee who wanted to get a leg up in the company . but if i had sold to you , i 'm afraid it would n't have gone over very well , you of all people , with my children . victor : how did your children react to you coming back to town ? dina : well , i saw jack , and we had a decent conversation , but ashley ... you know , i do n't think she ever will get over how things ended with john , my leaving him . it was terrible . victor : yeah . you know , i remember how devastated she was when she found out who her real father was . ashley : i feel like i 've lost myself , and when i try and think of what i 'm a product of , of the two people i 'm a product of ... [ sniffles ] ... it 's a mother who has just made mistake after mistake , who tried to murder a man to protect me . i mean , what kind of a woman is that , victor ? and a father who i do n't know except that he was some golden boy at the country club probably making it with half of the rich women there . and that is my natural father . and those are the people that i 'm a part of . i mean , is it any wonder why i 'm afraid ? is it any wonder that i do n't know who i am or what i 'm going to become ? tell me . do n't i deserve to be terrified ? victor : took her a long time to get her life back in order . dina : well , uh , are you two still close ? victor : no . sadly enough , not as close as we once were . wish it were otherwise , but , um , we are civil with one another , and we share our beautiful daughter , you know . abby . dina : oh ! what 's she like ? victor : wonderful . dina : is she ? oh ! victor : you know she works for my company . dina : mm . in management , i 'm sure . victor : well , she is lucky to have inherited , you know , both her parents ' business acumen , and her mother 's beauty . what i find most admirable is the fact that she seems to balance being both a newman and an abbott . dina : you mean she 's loyal to both families ? victor : can you imagine that ? dina : no , i ca n't . but , you know , i 'm glad that the story ended so happily . victor : what story is that ? dina : for years , ashley let everybody believe that abby was brad carlton 's daughter , not yours . victor : well , ashley wanted a baby at the time . did n't want to complicate my life , and once the truth came out about the whole thing , she and i mended fences , and we put it behind us . dina : well , that 's because you were able to forgive her . but the way ashley deceived you , why would she be do judgmental of other people 's sins ? victor : why do i get the feeling that you want me to help you bridge the gap between the two of you ? nick : so chloe did check herself into the psychiatric hospital when she said she did ? chelsea : yep . then she came here on a pass and tried to run down adam . nick : then the judge sent her back because it was either that or prison . chelsea : it was an involuntary commitment . the other place was n't secure enough , so they decided to ship her to a new place and allowed her to bring bella . nick : how come we never heard about her being transferred ? chelsea : i have no idea . i mean , you would think at the very least they would 've told esther , but i do n't know . and you know chloe . she 's a master at keeping secrets . nick : chloe or whoever 's been helping her this whole time . dina : you know , even with all of my success in life , there still is a huge void in my life . my own children . i barely know them . and abby 's a complete stranger . victor : i know how you feel . mm - hmm . for years there was a rift between adam and me . dina : oh , i heard . oh , and the boy died so young . oh , victor , you must 've been devastated . victor : not a day goes by when i do n't regret that we did n't heal our wounds when we had a chance . dina : does that mean you 'll help me ? victor : [ laughs ] i will think about that , okay ? dina : all right . i 'm sure it would 've put you in a very difficult position where ashley is concerned , but i had to ask . victor : well , i would 've been disappointed if you had n't . dina : [ laughs ] well , i hope to see you again before i leave town . oh , hi , graham . just checking in , darling . cane : barry strickler is a big name . he can help you go places . lily : i know , right ? cane : yeah , so you should talk some more . go for it , okay ? it 's a good idea . lily : are you sure ? cane : yes . listen . you are going to be a star , okay ? and this is your shot . go for it . lily : really ? cane : really . lily : oh , my gosh . thank you . you are amazing . cane : all right . um ... i 'm gon na head to the office . see if there 's any word . okay ? lily : okay . hey , try not to be so hard on the others . you know ? everyone 's blaming everyone else when , really , this was just an honest mistake . cane : yeah . juliet : are we doing the sunscreen copy in - house or farming it out to the ad agency ? billy : was n't there a memo on that ? juliet : i ca n't find it in my e - mail . billy : [ sighs ] juliet : need some aspirin ? billy : that 's not gon na help . i want to call victoria so bad to find out what 's going on . but she 's not gon na pick up , either because she 's too busy or she 's still pissed off at me . juliet : she could be making us wait until she 's back so she can yell at us in person . billy : yeah . way to stay optimistic . juliet : even if victoria pulls off a miracle with the hockey people , she wo n't just pretend this never happened . when a situation goes this bad , someone needs to take the fall . phyllis : well , they almost pulled the whole deal , to be honest with you . ashley : victoria must be livid . chelsea : yes . she 's in toronto doing damage control . jack : after all the resources she invested . boy , that 'd be a real shame . chelsea : you see , i know what you 're thinking . you 're thinking brash & sassy got a hit , and that is such good news for jabot . especially even if it takes billy down . you know what ? you tried to sabotage his original deal . you are playing dirty pool . jack : billy and victoria won that particular battle . i had nothing to do with his latest debacle . i do n't really want to fight with you . ashley : okay , guys , i think we all have work to do , so maybe we should just get to it , huh ? phyllis : fine by me . jack : well , how about that ? our reckless brother is hoist on his own petard again , and i got a front - row seat . [ chuckles ] outstanding . abby : dina 's in town ? my grandmother ? victor : yep . you just missed her . abby : wait . was that her in reception ? i think i just passed her . victor : yeah . abby : unbelievable . victor : does that upset you ? abby : no . no . um ... it does n't . what 'd she want , anyway ? victor : well , you know , she and i go way back . i knew her many , many years ago . and she just wanted to touch base , told me she sold her company , and then , uh ... she wanted to talk about your mother and you . abby : me ? really ? victor : yeah . i thought you might want to know . abby : i guess , yeah , um ... a part of me is glad that she cared enough to ask , but ... mostly , i feel like she has no right . victor : now you sound like your mother . abby : so ? victor : sweetheart , you do n't even know her . why do n't you get to know her and then form your opinion ? abby : dad , um ... did she ask to meet me ? victor : uh ... she was curious about you , but she did not ask to meet you , no . ashley : so you can forgive the woman that abandoned us when we were children , but you ca n't forgive your brother ? what 's wrong with this picture ? jack : you know , i could turn that question around on you . ashley : oh , there 's no comparison , jack . jack : well , it depends on who 's doing the comparing . ashley : you know what , clearly we ca n't talk about this . jack : i guess not today , anyway . ashley : yeah , i guess not today , so i 'll leave . [ cell phone vibrates ] hilary : since when do you need a demo reel ? lily : since my agent , barry strickler , told me to start working on one . he wants me to get a copy of my appearance on your show . hilary : well , i 'm surprised he took you on as a client . lily : i know , you must be kicking yourself that you passed . hilary : not at all . lily : aww , do n't pretend . mariah : ladies , neutral -- hilary : i know that you 're all puffed up because you were on that billboard across from the hotel , and now you had your first hollywood meeting , but i would n't get my hopes up if i were you . lily : really ? why 's that ? hilary : well , l.a. is filled with pretty faces , and you just happen to be the latest one . people , they -- they promise the world , but it does n't mean that you 're gon na get it . lily : well , barry actually thinks i can go out for all kinds of things , not just modeling . hilary : [ scoffs ] acting ? lily : and hosting . i mean , clearly , anyone can do it . hilary : no , no , no . see , this job takes talent and creativity -- things that you simply do n't possess . lily : then maybe you should tell barry that . actually , you probably should n't . you 'll embarrass yourself because he knows more about this business than you ever will . hilary : well , i believe that he will get disenchanted when he realizes that you ca n't book more than a commercial that is handed to you on a silver platter by your doting husband . mariah : okay , guys . guys , guys , guys , guys . hey , hey ! you both had big successes this week , all right ? so let 's focus on the good stuff . your interview with lily got a ton of hits online , so it 's a win - win , right ? lily : actually , we would have been better off just skipping it . hilary : what in the world are you talking about now ? billy : victoria did n't say anything about anybody getting fired . juliet : yet . my conversation with the league representative . i have played it over in my mind again and again . why did n't i call back and confirm he 'd reviewed all the footage ? billy : because you thought you said he had . juliet : it was sloppy . i do n't do sloppy . that 's not how i operate , okay ? i should have asked for a confirmation e - mail , but it was such -- it was such a rush . cane : do n't do that . this mess falls on billy , not you . see , he 's in charge of pro hockey , so he should have reviewed the footage before it went to hilary . billy : you were mia , cane , so do n't even start with me . juliet : guys , stop ! please . things are bad enough . you screw up sometimes . so do i . so does everyone . we 're human . cane : but he screws up all the time . you know what , he normally gets away with it , but this time , i think it 's gon na change , billy . billy : shove it , cane . juliet : hey , hey , we are all on the same side , so chill ! both of you . [ cell phone rings ] juliet : i need to take this . can i leave you two alone without it getting violent ? billy : yeah , he 's not worth my energy . cane : yeah , well , thanks . so , this , uh , l.a . editing suite 's costing us thousands of dollars an hour . i say we shut production down . billy : forget it . cane : if we do n't have a hockey tie - in , we do n't have a commercial , billy . do you understand that ? billy : we moved the shoot date to accommodate kylie 's schedule . in three days , she goes into production on her film . if we lose her now , if we stop , we do n't know when we get her back . we lose the benefit of having the director 's eyes on the final product , which is the exact point of hiring somebody of this caliber in the first place . cane : and i say we stop bleeding money . billy : i say we finish what we started , and you just said `` billy 's in charge . `` cane : billy , i know you like to gamble , but this is n't your money . this is the company 's money , okay ? do you understand that ? billy : i have faith victoria 's gon na pull this out of the fire . [ clears throat ] the commercial will be finished on time , it 'll air on schedule . we will rake in the profits , and everything will go back to normal -- at least our version of normal . cane : okay , and what 's the betting line on that happening , billy ? do you think it 's 50/50 ? i do n't think it 's 50/50 , billy . hilary : i know that the league had a problem with the footage , but -- juliet assured me that it was a simple misunderstanding and that it would all get ironed out . lily : well , she and victoria were being discreet . trust me , this is not simple . hilary : [ sighs ] mariah : yeah , the public does n't want to hear the words `` bet `` and `` championship `` in the same sentence . hilary : that never even occurred to me , but now that you say it ... lily : this is a disaster . i mean , this could cost brash & sassy ! the whole campaign . hilary : you 're right . this is a huge disaster . that clip aired on my show . if there is blowback , think about what it could do to me . chelsea : i learned the hard way to never underestimate what that woman is capable of . nick : well , chloe would n't want anyone to know if she was in a facility like that . you know , mentally unstable , a public menace ... chelsea : clearly she was a good enough liar to get herself released . nick : where was this second facility ? chelsea : just outside new orleans , for people that are deemed a threat to others . i do n't think most people in this place ever get out . nick : but chloe was declared sane , or at least she claimed she was . chelsea : i mean , i assume that this is where she met this accomplice . she must have found somebody that had a lot of cash , a lot of connections , who could have arranged for a fake passport . nick : okay , so , what now ? chelsea : what now ? i mean , i go to new orleans . this time , i 'm not coming back without a name , by the way . if bribery can work on the west coast , i 'm sure i 'll be ... what ? why are you making that face ? nick : i just -- i 'm worried , chelsea . i mean , the way you 're talking , you make it sound like it 's a done deal . chelsea : what are you doing right now ? i thought you were behind me . why are you discouraging me ? nick : of course i 'm behind you , chelsea , but chloe and whoever she is working with has done an amazing job of covering their tracks . chelsea : okay , nick , i finally have a lead here , so -- nick : this lead could lead nowhere , and you could hit a wall . you just have to prepare yourself for that . chelsea : then i 'll break through it ! i 'll figure it out ! getting information from people who would rather keep it private is really one of my specialties . i will use every trick that i have to get adam the justice he deserves . ashley : hi . victor : hi , ashley . ashley : i hope you do n't want to talk about abby 's job because i 'm trying so hard not to meddle and i 'm not trying to be overprotective , so ... victor : i do n't want to talk about that . i just want to tell you that dina stopped by . ashley : oh . well , we share the same misfortune because she ambushed me in jack 's living room . apparently , she wants to get back into our good graces . i do n't know why , but knowing dina , i 'm sure it 's purely selfish . victor : you 're probably right . ashley : and you 're going to try to convince me otherwise ? victor : you know , when you reach a certain age , there 's no greater desire than to reconnect with one 's family . ashley : yeah , she 's old . that does not give her a free pass for years of not giving a damn . victor : i understand . but let me tell you this -- after my experiences with adam , i regret very much not having healed the wounds before he passed away . all i can tell you -- there is no greater agony in life than to feel rejected by one 's own children , and no greater desire than to make good . ashley : yeah . obviously she 's tried to recruit you into playing on my sympathy . how dare she drag you into this , and how dare you go along with it ? victor : i know more than anyone how much damage your mother has done to you , when she kept your paternity from you . you did n't know who your father was for years . that made you very bitter , very angry . i understand that . but now there 's an opportunity to heal the wounds . ashley : i know what you did for me all those years ago , victor . i understand and i 'm grateful . you saved me . but i somehow managed to move forward with my life without having my mother in it . she had many , many chances to reach out to me . victor : but she tried . ashley : and she gave up ! like that , she gave up ! victor : well , because she probably knew that you would n't give in . ashley : okay , then why bother now ? victor : because , my darling , one day you 're gon na stand where she 's standing now . all those years will have gone by in the blink of an eye . then you 'll understand . ashley : that 's your best shot ? guilt ? victor : okay . [ sighs ] promise me one thing . ashley : what ? victor : that you will not interfere in abby 's desire to get to know dina . ashley : what does abby have to do with any of this ? victor : she wants to get to know her grandmother , and her grandmother wants to get to know her . that 's only natural . ashley : this is more than just abby being dina 's blood , though , is n't it ? i know my mother . she thinks there 's some comparison between the two of us because i did n't tell you that abby was your daughter right away . victor : yeah . i think there 's a parallel . ashley : absolutely there is no parallel . i never cheated on anybody ! i never abandoned my children to pursue some selfish whim ! brad always knew that abby was not his daughter , and i only kept the truth from you because i did n't want you to feel responsible for a child that i chose to have on my own . victor : but , ashley ... all those years that you kept me from abby when she was a child , i ca n't get them back . ashley : i know , and that is the one regret i have about the entire situation , you know that . and i 'm so thrilled that the two of you have more than made up for that . victor : but do n't you think you can make up with your mother now ? i mean , who knows how many more years she has left ? nick : so , uh , you know , just keep me posted . chelsea : yeah , of course . i 'll let you know the second i have any information . nick : all right . not that i 'm complaining , you know , but what was that about ? the second one ? chelsea : just for being in my corner . it means more than i can say . hilary : i need to come up with a strategy now ! mariah : calm down . no one is blaming you for what happened . lily : once again , she 's making it all about herself . hilary : this is about me ! lily : really ? how ? no one 's throwing shade in your direction . hilary : we all know how these things go , okay ? people are gon na start asking why i did n't vet the material myself . then we can lose credibility . this is the last thing that i need before i air this killer interview with julie chen . [ sighs ] okay , we need to get in front of this . we need to get in front of this now . mariah : okay , fine . fine . how about this ? we can have billy on the show . then he can personally appeal to the public and to the hockey league , and that helps both brash & sassy ! and you . lily : that 's actually a good idea . i think billy would jump at the chance . hilary : thank you , mariah . that is a terrific suggestion . mariah : holy crap . two compliments in one day ? do n't get crazy ! hilary : i am gon na go and pitch this idea right now . billy : i know you do n't want me on the floor . billy : i 'll give you a pass this time . phyllis should be in her office . that 's who you 're looking for , right ? billy : thanks . jack : she and i just had a great conversation , very enlightening . told me about your trip . congratulations on your `` candid `` footage . you 've really outdone yourself this time . victor : i did n't mean to overstep . i just wanted to tell you that i understand how you feel . and i also want to remind you of my story , you know , how angry i was -- you know , i told you about it -- after my mother had left me in an orphanage . i was bitter . thought i 'd never forgive her . till one day , nikki brought my mother cora back into my life . and she and i ... came to terms with each other . you know , that was very healing . ashley : i 'm very happy that you had that . victor : you do n't think that can happen between you and dina ? ashley : you know , honestly , this is one of those very rare occasions where you and my brother agree on something . he 's willing to meet dina halfway , and he wants me to do the same . victor : okay . look , how you and jack and traci deal with your mother dina is obviously your business . all i can tell you from experience ... there 's no worse poison in life than regret . one mother . the only mother you have . this is now a chance to mend fences , to heal wounds . just think about what i said . okay . it was nice seeing you . dina : abby . oh , i 'm so glad you came . please , come in . abby : um , i -- i was surprised to get your message . dina : well , i 'm sure you were , dear . but , you know , i thought it was high time that i got to know my granddaughter . i have fears that your mother has made me out to be some kind of a monster , and i want to change all that . jack : did you stop by vegas on your way home , place that bet you and the boys were talking about ? while it was fresh in your mind . billy : you having fun , jack ? phyllis : everything okay here ? jack : he 's all yours . billy : what are you doing ? what are you telling him about what happened ? phyllis : he and ashley saw hilary 's show . i did n't have a choice . any word from victoria ? billy : no . juliet 's falling to pieces . cane just went off on me . the last thing i need to do is run into saint jack . phyllis : all right , let 's just get out of here so we can be alone someplace . billy : i ca n't . i got to go pick up the kids from school and spend the night with them because victoria 's out of town . phyllis : okay . i understand . billy : i just wanted to tell you what my plans were . phyllis : all right . i 'll call you later . billy : okay . juliet : i 'm a perfectionist . i triple - check everything . and then this one time i did n't , and look what it cost us . cane : all right , listen , do n't be so hard on yourself , okay ? billy should have had your back . you do realize there is a chance things could still turn around for us . juliet : when victoria heard i was n't sure if i 'd actually gotten the go - ahead from the league ... the way she stared at me , like i was some half - wit . my heart just sank . because she was right . cane : i 'm sorry . juliet : i gave up everything when i moved here from tokyo , and now i -- i may not even have a job . cane : billy 's made a mess of things , and i hate that you 're caught up in it . juliet : you know what i wish ? that this trip had turned out like japan . remember when you made a mistake with sato , but we were able to fix things ? cane : yeah . yeah , i wish we were in that position right now , huh ? juliet : yeah , you would if you could . i know that , cane . at least our mistakes did n't hurt anyone . cane : yeah , i 'm kind of glad that you finally realize that was a mistake . juliet : i 'd take our celebrating a little too much over this nightmare any day . cane : look , i want you to know that i 'll never forgive myself for what happened between us in tokyo that night , and i feel ashamed for that . okay ? [ next_on ] noah : what is going on ? tessa : i 'm leaving genoa city . dina : you have done the same thing in your life . ashley : i never abandoned my child ! dina : no , but you lied about her paternity . hilary : i can not believe that you spent the night with him in tokyo . | at brash and sassy , everyone is up in the air over the remarks that billy had made to the hockey players over betting on their teams . billy especially is torn up over the fact that victoria had wanted to take care of this on her own . phyllis tries to assure him that everything will be alright . cane and juliet discuss the remarks that billy had made to the hockey players and the fact that it had aired without first being edited for publication . at the penthouse , chelsea and nick are kissing . chelsea begins to tell nick about her trip to california and the things she had found out about chloe and her being admitted to the psych hospital . victor in his office at newman gets a visit from dina mergeron . they reminisce about old times and dina lets it out that someone from newman had contacted her about the selling of her company . victor vows to find out who could have contacted her . ashley and jack discuss their mother and what she could be doing in town for so long . ashley still does n't like the idea of her being here . they are interrupted by phyllis . jack confronts her about her trip to california when she had told him that she was in bed sick . |
cameron : hello , sweetheart . something wrong ? grace : yes , i 'd say there 's something wrong . what the hell is the matter with you ? damn it , you 've ruined everything ! cameron : all right , grace , just calm down . grace : do n't you try to calm me down . i am so angry with you ! cameron : yeah , i can see that . what exactly is the problem ? grace : you are the problem . you and your sudden appearance in all your glory , announcing you 're alive and well to the good people of genoa city . this was not the plan . cameron : well , grace , sometimes plans have to change . grace : if you felt that , you should have told me . do you have any idea how humiliated and infuriated i am ? cameron : what happened ? grace : nikki newman , that 's what happened , plopping herself down cross from me , taking such great pleasure in twisting the knife , telling me my boyfriend 's back . oh , she loved cramming that down my throat . and what was i supposed to do , since i had no idea you 'd chosen to make such a dramatic reappearance ? do you have any idea how dangerous that was ? i mean , what if i slipped up , revealed that i 'd been with you the whole time ? cameron : but you did n't do that , did you ? grace : no , no , but it could have happened ! and everything we worked so hard for would have been down the tubes . i thought we were in this together , cameron . cameron : we are , grace . grace : i thought we trusted each other completely . so why do i suddenly feel like i 've been stabbed in the back ? [ scene_break ] nick : hey , babe . sharon : oh , god , you scared me . nick : oh , i thought you would have seen my car . sharon : i guess i 'm a little preoccupied . nick : that makes two of us . sharon : oh ? nick : yeah , i had a visitor while you were gone . sharon : who ? nick : cameron kirsten . sharon : oh , great . what did he want ? nick : we had a very interesting conversation . sharon : interesting in what way ? nick : i have another piece of the puzzle as to why cameron showed up here after hiding out . and i got ta hand it to him , i sure did n't see it coming . sharon : nick , you 're talking in riddles here . you did n't see what coming ? nick : he offered me a job and not just any job -- chief operating officer . sharon : are you telling me he ... nick : wants to hire me to run his company . it 's wild , huh ? [ scene_break ] jill : thank you . kay : for what ? jill : for coming to my rescue when mackenzie attacked me . kay : well , she should n't have said some of the things that she said . jill : i appreciate it . it was very , um , unexpected . kay : so was her decision to move out , jill . jill : she 's right , though . it 's probably for the best . kay : not for me . do you understand how much i love that girl ? jill : yes , i do . i know that , and i am sorry . kay : well , there was just no way i could let her believe that you were to blame for my starting to drink again . i could n't . jill : it was brave of you to say it . kay : well , it 's true . it 's a result of my weakness , and there 's no reason on earth why you should have to bear the burden of my problem . jill : oh , my god . do you know what i think ? kay : no , i have no idea . jill : by admitting that , i think that you may have just taken the first small step back to your sobriety . arthur : well , what have we here ? mother and daughter together and not arguing . wonderful , ha ha ! oh , where 's mackenzie ? [ scene_break ] michael : you know , his eyes , his eyes are like , you know , a trapped animal . i tried legal hand - holding . he said not to bother . kevin said that he would n't survive waiting in jail for a trial . lauren : michael , i ... michael : and when supreme confidence failed , i tried tough love . `` grow a backbone , buddy . `` that , that went over like a lead balloon . lauren : you know what ? he 's just so capable of making things worse . michael : lauren , when you and i talk about triggering a metal evaluation , we 're sane , at least as sane as two people can be when they talk about such matters . but kevin , he 's got a whole ' nother take on this . lauren : you do n't think that ... michael : what , what ? yes , yes , my brother has a few mental health issues . is he criminally insane ? that 's another conversation . my point is , in his current state of mind , kevin could do anything . lauren : well , i hope you got through to him . michael : oh , well , i 'm sorry . the guard announced that the bus was coming to take kevin back to jail . they threw me out before i was able to calm him down . it was not my mission accomplished moment . lauren : yeah , but do you think he 's still trying to figure out a way to get to the psych ward ? michael : you 've seen my brother in action . what do you think ? ( doorbell rings ) michael : neil . neil : baldwin . hi , lauren . how are you ? michael , we need to talk about your brother . michael : i understand your desire to keep tabs on this , but it 's just not a good time now . neil : well , make it a good time . i 've just come from the police station . i think you 'll be very happy to know that i just handed over new evidence to hank weber , evidence that regrettably might set kevin free . [ scene_break ] kevin : i 'm gon na set myself on fire ! cop : like hell you will ! kevin : get back , no , no ! cop : give me the lighter ! kevin : mom , dad , make him stay back ! cop : you 're crazy , kid ! now come on , take it easy ! you do n't want to hurt yourself . kevin : aah ! lights make - up match this ? [ scene_break ] jill : i believe that mackenzie has gone up to her room . kay : to pack , i 'm sorry to say . arthur : she 's leaving ? kay : yes , arthur , yes , i 'm afraid so . arthur : well , that does n't make sense . she just got here . i thought she 'd planned on staying . kay : arthur , she 's not leaving town . jill : she just decided that it would be better if she lived somewhere else . arthur : why , for heaven 's sake ? kay : i hurt her feelings , i think . jill : mackenzie , uh , accused me of being the reason that katherine went back to drinking , and mother came to my defense . kay : and i could n't let mackenzie blame jill , but i do hate the way i had to reprimand her . arthur : i 'm sorry , katherine . i know how that must have been . kay : how could i have done such a thing ? i mean , that poor child is probably reeling . jill : she knows that you love her , and she 's a strong girl . kay : oh , jill , it 's the way she left , for god 's sake ! that child shows me nothing but love and support from the day she walked through that door , and now she probably thinks that i 'm just ... jill : what ? kay : well , i 'll tell you . she thinks that you 're more important to me than she is . arthur : well , if you ask me , i think it 's a damn shame . kay : yeah , well ... arthur : i was becoming quite fond of her . kay : oh , please , i need a drink . jill : mother , no , do n't ! kay : you leave me alone ! arthur : it 's a bit early in the day , do n't you think , katherine ? kay : do the two of you understand ? i have let that child down in the most horrible way . jill : no , you have n't , and she said she 'd stay in touch . kay : it is not the same as living under this roof , jill . jill : oh do n't be feeling guilty about this ! kay : well , i do feel guilty , for god 's sake ! i drove my own beloved grandchild out of her own home ! jill : no , you did n't ! it was her decision and getting plastered is n't gon na help anything ! give me that , give me that ! oh , joy , just what we need -- esther ! [ scene_break ] lauren : so kevin was telling the truth . neil : about brittany , yes . detective weber did n't say the p.i . 's report would exonerate your brother , though . anyway , i 've done my duty . what happens now happens . at least my conscience is clear . lauren : thank you , neil . i 'm sure bringing this information to us -- neil : it was one of the hardest things i 've ever done . yes , you 're absolutely right . my daughter 's been doing so much better knowing that kevin 's been in custody . you know , when i first considered going to the police , you know what my daughter said ? she said she 'd never forgive me if i was responsible for letting kevin back out on the streets . do you understand how that made me feel as a father ? michael : yeah , i think i do . neil : my girl went off on her own and thought about it for a long time . and she came back , and she asked me -- no , she told me -- that it was our duty to go to the police and tell them the information that we had . she wants kevin to pay as much as i do , but she does n't want to lie to do it . my girl has character . i am so very proud of her . michael : when did you first get this information , neil ? neil : a little while ago . michael : so you 've been sitting on it for how long ? weeks , months ? neil : hey , do n't you cross - examine me , counselor . michael : do n't cross - examine you . you withheld crucial information that could have set my client free while he was locked up in a cell with animals . while my brother was being beaten within an inch of his life , you hid vital record that could have cleared him . how in god 's name can you and your daughter be proud of that ? [ scene_break ] cop : what are you doing ? are you crazy ? kevin : aah ! let me go ! cop : you 're not -- kevin : i have to leave ! cop : you 're not going anywhere ! kevin : i want to die ! cop : hold still ! kevin : mom , dad , get him off of me ! nurse : what 's going on here ? cop : the kid lit himself on fire ! get a doctor , tranquilize him or something ! make - up match this [ scene_break ] neil : you do n't have kids , my friend . how would you know what it feels like to see your child , your sweet , innocent little girl hurt , used and abused the way lily was ? so do n't you dare stand there and tell me what 's right or fair ! and by the way , i 'm not apologizing if i fail to meet your high , upstanding moral standards . michael : do you think you 're the only person who 's ever suffered in the world ? lauren : michael , michael ! michael : are you the -- lauren : we are grateful . coming here today , i know , was very difficult . it 's just that kevin has been through so much . neil : yeah , so i 've heard . poor kid . how is it that my heart does n't bleed for him , yet it breaks every time i think about my little girl ? life 's lessons , michael . she learned a lot from this -- how never to sacrifice morals for the sake of revenge , something i suspect that your brother has never learned . michael : yeah , well , great . thanks for the truth . better late than never . neil : yeah . honestly , i could n't watch kevin be punished for a crime that he did n't commit , but you know what ? it makes me sick inside to know that if kevin does go free , that my daughter runs the risk of bumping into kevin somewhere out there in the real world . michael : well , i guess there are no easy answers . lauren : okay , but truth won , thanks to you . neil : yeah , but something else lost -- our family . that does n't feel very good . i 'll see myself out . enjoy your news . lauren : kevin was telling the truth . i mean , thank heaven ! michael : i 'm gon na call weber . i am going to call weber . i am gon na rant , i 'm gon na scream . i 'll do whatever it takes . ( telephone rings ) michael : michael . hank : hey , baldwin , it 's weber . listen , you better get over to the hospital . some bad things are going down with your brother . lauren : what ? michael , michael ? what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] sharon : cameron wants you to be what ? nick : chief operating officer of kirsten incorporated . sharon : nicholas , no offense -- nick : yeah , i know . it does n't make any sense . sharon : well , i 'm glad you see that . nick : that does n't make it any less interesting . sharon : you are not seriously considering this , are you ? nick : it 's a serious offer . sharon : well , yeah , if you can trust cameron , which we both know you ca n't . nick : i know what you 're getting at . the whole time we were talking , he was mr. slick . sharon : so you still think he has another agenda ? nick : oh , no doubt about it . sharon : like what ? nick : first thing i thought was he was just looking for a patsy , somebody to take the fall for him when the s.e.c . investigation finally comes to a head . i would be running day - to - day operations and be extremely visible . sharon : and did you ask him about that ? nick : yeah , he denied it . he said the buck would stop with him , because he would still be running the company . he would be c.e.o . but here 's the thing , he wants to step down . i guess the island lifestyle really suits him . and who do you think he would be grooming to be his top man ? sharon : nicholas , you can not trust this man , okay ? you must n't . just do n't even give this a second thought . [ scene_break ] cameron : well , grace , i was n't aware that i was required to run every move i make by you . grace : this is a lot more than some little move . this is huge . i have gone so far out on a limb for you , and now you pull something like this . cameron : would you calm down ? everything is gon na be fine . what are you getting so hysterical for ? grace : we 're supposed to be a team , only you 're not being a team player . you ca n't come up with a clever little surprise like this and expect me not to react . cameron : grace , reacting is fine . what you 're doing is overreacting . look , have n't i always been there for you , hmm ? when you first told me about sharon , how much you hated her , how much you wanted to get her back , i promised you that i would help you make that happen . now have n't i done that ? have n't i always come through for you ? grace : you have , cameron -- cameron : i have , i have , so now suddenly you 're questioning my commitment to this plan ? is that it ? is that what you 're doing ? grace : it 's just taking so long . cameron : gracie , we always knew this was gon na take time . hey , do n't bail on me , all right ? all right ? [ scene_break ] esther : same old jill , always something nice to say . jill : tell me something , do you always walk into people 's houses without knocking first ? esther : i still have my key . jill : maybe you should give it back , esther . you do n't live here anymore . kay : jill , leave the woman alone . this is a very pleasant surprise , esther . esther : i see that i 've come in the nick of time . and who is this handsome gentleman ? kay : oh , that 's right . you have n't met judge hendricks . arthur , this is esther , uh ... esther : valentine . kay : valentine , yes . esther : are you in some kind of legal trouble , mrs. c. ? kay : no , no , no , dear , it 's nothing like that . jill : arthur 's my father , esther . esther : your father ? kay : it 's a long story , esther . i will tell you all about it later . arthur : i 'm delighted to meet you , esther . i 've heard some wonderful things about you . esther : really ? jill : do n't look at me . kay : arthur knows all about you , esther . he knows that you 're my maid , companion and also a very cherished friend . jill : you know what ? that 's a really lovely testimonial , but , esther , we 're right in the middle of something , so if you would n't mind coming back later , maybe after you 've called first ? kay : stop it , jill ! for god 's sake , do n't push esther out . this is her home , also . jill : all right , all right , all right , but could you two talk later ? we need some privacy here . we 're in the middle of dealing with something very important . esther : i know . jill : what do you mean , `` you know `` ? esther : mrs. c. 's drinking problem . in fact , that 's why i 'm here . i 'm going to stay and help her . jill : you 're gon na help her ? how in the name of god are you gon na do that ? esther : i 've been taking some classes , jill . i 'm a certified alcohol and drug counselor . [ scene_break ] hank : well , the kid apparently used alcohol kept on hand for injections , poured it over himself and put a flame to it . i do n't know that either , but i plan to find out . so listen , you 're gon na have to handle the meeting . i wo n't be there for another hour at least . yeah , okay , thanks . excuse me , nurse ? nurse : yes ? hank : what do you think ? nurse : about mr. fisher ? you know , i 'm not a psychiatrist , detective , but where i come from , that kind of behavior ... hank : you think he 's really lost it ? nurse : sane people do n't set themselves on fire . we sedated him a little but until we find out how badly he 's burned , if at all ... hank : what do you mean , `` if at all `` ? nurse : you see , alcohol does n't burn as hot as you might think , and your officer put the flames out quickly . he 's being put in restraints for the moment . hank : okay , thank you , nurse . hank : that was pretty stupid . kevin : you 're not my dad . kevin : where 's my dad ? hank : i have no idea . kevin : he was just here . hank : oh , yeah ? kevin : yeah , my mom , too . they said i could go . hank : but only if you burned yourself ? kevin : i did n't want to . it hurt . hank : that 's the funny thing about fire . kevin : look , i 'm sorry , but i have to go . i do n't need to be here any -- hank : just take it easy , fisher , easy . kevin : come on ! come on , man ! hank : easy . kevin : mom , dad , please , untie me so we can go ! hank : there 's no one there . kevin : mom . dad . dad , come on ! hank : kevin , kevin . kevin : come on , you 're stronger than this guy . make him let me go ! hank : there 's no one there , kev . kevin : yeah , my dad 's not afraid of cops . you better watch out . hank : okay , i 'll watch out . but in the meantime , i need to ask you a few questions . michael : open it ! what the ... what ... michael : kevin , what happened ? kevin : who are you ? [ scene_break ] kevin : seriously , do i know you ? michael : yeah , you do . hank : he thinks his parents were here . michael : you saw gloria and tom ? kevin : yeah . yeah , they said i could go . are you a cop ? michael : i 'm michael baldwin . i 'm your brother . kevin : hold on a sec . we do n't have a brother . michael : half - brother . kevin : michael , right ? did you see mom ? she 's his mom , too . michael : let 's talk for a moment . hank : good idea . kevin : hey , guys , come on . you 're not gon na leave me here , are you ? be cool . do n't leave me here . michael : nurse . nurse : yes ? michael : how 's he doing , physically ? nurse : i 'm gon na check him out right now , okay ? michael : thanks . hank : so what do you think ? michael : meaning ? hank : has he flipped out ? michael : you tell me . what happened ? hank : he set himself on fire . michael : he what ? hank : set himself on fire . [ scene_break ] grace : i 'm not gon na bail , cameron . cameron : that 's my girl . grace : it 's just this whole scheme has gone on so much longer and gotten so much more complicated than i ever expected . i mean , when we first came to genoa city last december , i thought we 'd be here a couple months , and it would all be over . cameron : well , our girl sharon just proved to be a little more tenacious than we expected . grace : i never thought she 'd hold out this long without totally losing it . cameron : so what do we do ? we stick with the program no matter how long it takes . grace : yes , however long . cameron : ah , you really hate her , do n't you ? grace : sharon newman has been a thorn in my side for years . i 'll never forgive that woman for what she did to me , forcing me out of town as if i had a scarlet `` a `` on my chest , as she clings to nicholas and her perfect , precocious little world . no , sharon , no way . you are gon na kiss it all good - bye . [ scene_break ] nick : babe , if that 's what you 're worried about -- me trusting cameron -- do n't . i 'm on to this guy 's tactics . i mean , he is taking advantage of the turmoil between dad and me . but the thing is , he flat - out admits that 's what he 's doing . if that is n't opportunistic ... sharon : well , great , so it 's settled . `` thank you , but no thank you . `` that 's what you told him , right ? nick : not exactly . sharon : what ? nick : i did n't give him an answer . he told me to think about it . i said i would . sharon : nick , you just said you do n't trust this man . why would you have to give it another thought ? and how could you conceive of working with someone like him ? you have a great reputation ! you have so much integrity ! nick : babe , settle down . do n't get all wound up . sharon : well , i 'm sorry , but this whole thing is very disturbing to me . nick : look , i would be a fool not to at least consider this . it 's a good offer , a very attractive offer , and it comes at a time when i 'm being kicked out of the family business for petty , personal reasons . sharon : but your father ... nick : but my father nothing . he has drawn his line in the sand . i got ta move on . i got ta find new challenges , and this would certainly be a challenge , especially with the s.e.c . breathing down cameron 's neck . sharon : yet another good reason not to get mixed up in this ! nick : considering everything i 've been through at newman enterprises this past year , i 'm not worried about it . i would n't be held accountable for anything that happened before i came on board . baby , this could be a great experience , you know ? i could make a name for myself . sharon : honey , i know this may seem like the perfect opportunity to get back at your father for hurting you , but please , please , do not let that tempt you . nick : why would n't i ? you do n't say yea or nay to an offer like this strictly for practical reasons . sharon : see , you admit it . you 're letting cameron manipulate you . you 're letting him prey on your emotions . nick : because that 's the way the game is played . he 's doing what he needs to do in order to get me to say yes . and what 's my dad offering me ? nothing that appeals to me . and here cameron is giving me the chance to do exactly what i want . sharon : nick , it 's a trap . ca n't you see that ? if you get in too deep with this man , it will be the biggest mistake of your life . [ scene_break ] cop : he did it before i had a chance to stop him . it took me a minute to realize what the crazy kid had done , but i was able to get him wrapped up right away , put out the flames . hank : you did fine , officer stevens . you thought fast . stevens : we do n't exactly train for that sort of thing . hank : i know , i know . go on , you can head back to the station . stevens : thank you , sir . hank : so what do you think ? michael : i , uh ... i think something snapped in kevin 's mind . hank : really ? michael : you think he 's faking ? hank : he has a good reason to . michael : oh , oh , oh , a good reason ? hank : mm - hmm . michael : to set himself on fire ? it appears to be an excellent indication of mental illness to me . hank : you know what i 'm talking about , michael . the kid hates jail . now i bet someone clued him in , if he got himself held over for psychiatric evaluation , he would n't have to go straight back to the lockup . michael : someone ? hank : i did n't say it was you . michael : you have been hard on kevin from the very beginning . hank : you mean since it came to my attention that he burnt down gina 's restaurant ? michael : oh , says who ? a couple of hysterical teenagers and paul williams . there 's not a shred of evidence . there 's not a single eyewitness . look , i want my brother kept in a medical facility until a complete psychological evaluation can be taken . hank : you want ? michael : that 's right , i want . hank : i think he 's faking it . michael : you know , hank , i know your job is to be suspicious , but every now and then , you 're gon na have to turn off the crime - o - meter in your head and be a human being . hank : your brother has been through a lot of trouble . michael : he 's been through a lot of grief from people like you . why are we even discussing this ? i know neil winters came to you with proof that kevin was nowhere near marsino 's on the afternoon or evening of the day that brittany hodges was hurt . hank : it 's not proof until i check it out . michael : yeah , yeah , yeah , you got ta do it by the book . hank : that 's right . michael : fine , but i know eddie praether . he 's a pro . whatever 's written in his log , you can be sure that it 's honest and accurate . look , my brother , my client has already been beaten half to death while he was in your custody when he was n't supposed to be in your custody in the first place , and after i warned you that he might be in danger . hank : oh , boy , here it comes . michael : look , i 'm not planning to cause you trouble , though i could , easily . i 'm just looking for some common decency . hank , my brother lit himself on fire , for god 's sakes . just let 's ... just get him checked out ! [ scene_break ] jill : you are an alcohol and drug counselor ? esther : that 's right . jill : and you got your certification where , in a gumball machine ? esther : actually , i have n't quite completed the program yet . i should be officially certified within a week or so . jill : oh , please . you take a couple of classes , and now you 're an expert ? esther : not `` a couple of classes , `` jill . i have been in intensive training for some time . jill : where did you find the time , in between busing tables at the athletic club ? kay : i had no idea you were interested in this sort of thing . esther : i was n't . i did it for you , mrs. chancellor . kay : well , that 's very sweet of you , but , uh , i do n't think it was necessary . arthur : i think it 's admirable , esther . kay : hmm . arthur : congratulations . esther : thank you , sir . jill : oh , come on , dad . even if katherine could be persuaded to get counseling , we would n't entrust her to someone like this . kay : shut up , jill . i 'm sure esther 's heart is in the right place . jill : katherine , listen to me . you can get the best , most experienced counselor this city has to offer if you want to quit drinking . esther : but that would n't be a live - in counselor , jill . i intend to be with mrs. c. day and night . jill : oh , my god , now i get it . this is your way of trying to worm your way back into this house . arthur : oh , jill , come on , please . esther : it is not . i have been worried sick about mrs. chancellor . kay : esther , dear , i appreciate your concern , but i do not need any counseling . and as i have told jill and i have told arthur , when i 'm ready to quit , i shall quit . esther : the hardest part is admitting to yourself that you have a problem . jill : oh , boy , here it comes . arthur : she 's only trying to help , jill . jill : it is the blind leading the blind . esther : you 're jealous . you 're afraid that i might be able to help in a situation where you 've failed . jill : oh , do n't be absurd . for your information , katherine and i were discussing this very subject when you burst in to our home , how she 's coming to recognize that she has a problem with alcohol . kay : all right , you two , i 'm not interested in a lecture , not at all , from either of you . i 'm very happy that you came home , esther , i truly am , but i want you to know right now , i do not want you to interfere with my personal life . esther : i 'm only here for your support , mrs. chancellor . i promise not to lecture you . arthur : now if i may offer my two cents worth , i think your coming back is a wonderful idea , esther . jill : dad , it is a terrible idea . arthur : i know how close katherine and esther have been . and i 'm sure your mother will enjoy having someone to talk to besides you and me , jill . esther : that is very kind of you to say , judge hendricks . and i really do think that i can make a difference , 'cause i have learned so much in my classes . arthur : so then it 's settled . katherine ? jill : oh , please , mother . kay : well , i suppose you can have your old room back . it 's ... just the way you left it . esther : thank you . kay : but i 'm warning you , nothing you can say or do will make me stop drinking until i am ready . save your breath . jill : that 's really good .. [ scene_break ] nurse : mr. fisher 's burns were superficial , strictly first - degree . michael : thank god . he coulda killed himself . nurse : yes , he certainly could have . but dousing himself with alcohol , turning himself into a human torch , good thing your officer acted so quickly , or else we would have had a real tragedy here . now your brother is gon na be transferred to the psychiatric wing immediately . i doubt you 'll be allowed to visit for a day or two . michael : that 's fine . i 'm sure he 'll get the care and attention he needs . thank you . nurse : of course . hank : and thank you , nurse , and sorry for the disturbance . nurse : it 's okay . michael : and , uh , thank you for giving in on the matter of kevin 's psychiatric evaluation . hank : like i had a choice . ( door bangs ) michael : uh , guys , just a minute . michael : hey . kevin : you tell mom and dad i said thanks . michael : kevin , i want -- kevin : i 'm okay . it does n't hurt anymore . i 'm gon na be okay . i really would have rather died . michael : there 's no need . i 'll get you out of this . kevin : wait a minute . do we know you ? michael : i 'm not su .. the face seems familiar . kevin : well , maybe one of these days we 'll go for a beer or take a drive out west together . michael : sure . real soon . [ scene_break ] nick : why do n't you tell me how you really feel ? sharon : please do not make jokes , not about this . there is too much at stake . nick : oh , what , my grandiose future at newman enterprises ? sharon : nick , that is your dream , to run that company one day . for you to take this job with cameron just to send a message to victor out of hurt and spite , it would cause enormous damage . nick : you think i 'd wind up regretting it ? sharon : oh , i know you would . nick : then what 's your alternative , sharon , i tell cameron no because i would rather serve dad 's sentence with him ? sharon : well , do n't think about it like that . think about it like you 're working side by side to make genoa city a better place . nick : oh , sharon , come on . sharon : nick , please , i am begging you . at least give your father 's idea a try before you go leaping off into some new direction with cameron . see if you can maybe repair that relationship . if you do n't , i think you 're gon na be making a terrible mistake . [ scene_break ] grace : i still ca n't believe how lucky i am , having an incredible man like you in my corner . all these months you stuck by me , helping me get back at her ... it was such a brilliant plan . cameron : getting close to sharon , luring her to that motel room , and then using that ugly incident to just blow her marriage to pieces . grace : yeah , if only she had n't freaked out that night . if it had just gone the way it was supposed to , nick and sharon would be divorced by now , i 'd have my revenge , and you and i would be living on some remote tropical island . i still ca n't wait for the day when we can finally make our escape , just you and me . cameron : it 'll happen , baby . but not until we 're done with sharon . grace : but how much longer is it gon na be ? i mean , the hauntings are over now , cameron . everyone knows you 're alive . we 're got a have to totally change our game plan . cameron : i know that , grace . grace : you did this for a reason , did n't you ? there 's something more going on , something you have n't told me . cameron : i just thought it was time for things to change . grace : well , you should have talked to me first . you do n't have a right to make a decision on your own . it 's my life , too . cameron : hey , hey , do n't -- do n't do that , grace . do not tell me what i can and what i can not do . i do n't like that . grace : then level with me . what are you hiding ? tell me the truth now , cameron . [ next_on ] brittany : swallow your price , go back to l.a. and make everyone at beach front adore you again . daniel : how come you 're not married ? why did n't you ever have any kids ? sharon : cameron is now causing me a whole new set of problems . he offered nicholas a job . | jill thanked kay for getting rid of mac , while kay felt overcome with guilt at chasing her granddaughter away . arthur wished mac and jill could have co- existed . jill tried unsuccessfully to keep kay from drinking . esther showed up , said she was a trained drug and alcohol counsellor and insisted on moving home to save kay . kay agreed , but warned her not to push her luck . neil told michael about the new evidence in the brittany burning . though lauren thanked neil , michael blasted him for not coming forward sooner , before kevin was nearly beaten to death . weber told michael he believes kevin is faking insanity . michael met with kevin , who pretended not to know him . kevin was taken away for psychiatric evaluation . nick told sharon about cameron 's job offer to be c.o.o . , and sharon begged him to work with victor but stay away from cameron . she insisted it would be the biggest mistake of his life . grace and cameron discussed their plans to destroy sharon 's life as payback for her harsh treatment of grace years before . cameron said the plan had changed , and grace demanded to know what the new changes meant for their future in genoa city . |
gloria : ah . here you go , john . now you have your therapy session in a few minutes , so eat up . you need your strength . john : thank you . ashley : so what 's going on with our houseguests ? jack : i checked on phyllis before i came down . john : how is she ? jack : oh , not too great . i think she was up pacing till the wee hours . john : well , now i hope she did n't send daniel to live with christine because she thought we did n't want him here . jack : no , no , that was christine 's idea . phyllis just went along with it . actually , it 's a good idea . daniel living with his attorney , protected from the press . john : yeah , well , it 's certainly understandable . ashley : has anybody heard anything about cassie newman ? gloria : i have n't . jack : i 'm not about to go by memorial and check , not after the hostile reaction i got from nicholas last time . john : jack , i would n't take that personal . that family has to be going through hell waiting to see if this child 's even going to make it . ashley : mm , morning . jack : hey . good morning , phy gloria : morning , phyllis . jack : good morning . can i fix you a plate ? phyllis : um , no . i 'll just have coffee . that 's fine . gloria : you know , we just ran out , but i 've got another pot going . just be two minutes . be right back . ashley : wow . somebody 's in a very good mood this morning . [ scene_break ] paul : all right , here you go , sunshine . chris : thank you . paul : oh , well -- michael : hey , paul , christine . lauren : hi . paul : hi . chris : hey . michael : we were hoping we 'd find you here . lauren : yeah , do you mind if we join you ? chris : have a seat . paul : no . lauren : okay . michael : it 's a beautiful day , is n't it ? the birds are chirping , the sun is shining , roosters crowing . lauren : yep . paul : roosters ? lauren : mm - hmm . paul : in this neighborhood ? chris : you 're acting strange . what 's going on ? michael : lauren , would you like to make the announcement ? lauren : okay . we are getting married . [ scene_break ] lily : hey . devon : where 's your mom ? lily : um , she left early . wanted to work on her big project . devon : oh . what are you doing ? lily : making sandwiches . devon : yes , i can see that . why are you making sandwiches ? lily : um , i just decided to take my lunch to school today . devon : you never take your lunch to school . lily : well , today i am , okay ? devon : all right . you know , lily , i , uh , i know that you been hangin ' out with daniel . and i ca n't say that i 'm not worried about you . lily : well , do n't be . devon : how can i help that ? i know that you have a thing for the guy . and after what he did , i also know it 's gon na be real bad for him , and that scares me to think of what it 's gon na mean for you . [ scene_break ] victor : i thought you could use this . nikki : thanks . victor : anything else i can do for you ? nikki : no . i just ca n't believe she 's gone . i just ca n't believe it . it 's not real . victor : i know . nikki : it 's not real . victor : i know . noah : hey , aunt victoria . victoria : mornin ' . noah : where are my mom and dad ? victoria : oh . well , they 're at your place , honey . you spent the night with me . noah : cassie used to sleep here , did n't she ? victoria : sometimes . noah : aunt victoria ? victoria : yeah , noah ? noah : it was n't a dream , was it ? my sister 's really dead ? victoria : come here . yeah , sweetie . she 's in heaven now . [ scene_break ] chris : you 're getting married ? michael : for real . show her the bling . lauren : look ! chris : wow . uh , i do n't know what to say . congratulations . lauren : thank you . you 're not gon na believe how he proposed . michael : yeah , that 's the good part . tell 'em . lauren : yeah , he took me to the colonnade private dining room , and when we got there -- paul : excuse me , will you ? i , uh , i 'll be right back . [ scene_break ] nikki : i want to go down and see how the kids are doing . victor : i 'll come with you . victor : what is it ? nikki : it just hit me . i have no idea what , uh ... what i should say to them . how can this be happening ? how can cassie be gone ? i ca n't accept this . victor : tell you one thing . i 've never felt so helpless in my life standing at her bedside and watching her life slip away . nikki : victor , you did everything you could . victor : yeah , but i keep on thinking that perhaps i might have found the specialist somewhere that might have helped her . nikki : you brought in the top people in the world . victor : i know . nikki : darling , do n't torture yourself . victor : just keep wondering if i could n't have found some specialist somewhere that could have saved her life . nikki : i do n't know . maybe her brain was so inflamed with the infection that she just was n't thinking clearly . i do n't know . these are questions we 'll never have answers to . victor : yeah . the question is , can we live with not knowing the answer to that ? nikki : we have no choice . we have to somehow accept it and focus on sharon and nicholas and noah . victor : yeah . as devastating as this is for both of us , it is obviously far worse for nicholas and sharon . nikki : and we have to be strong for them . victor : and we will be , okay ? we will support them in every way we can . nikki : yes , we will . we will . [ scene_break ] nick : i got ta get out of here . sharon : what ? nick : i got ta go . sharon : where ? nick : i do n't know , but i ca n't stay here . sharon : wait . nick -- nick : be back later . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] gloria : here you go , phyllis . i hope that did n't take too long . anybody else want coffee while i 'm here ? john : i 'm fine . ashley : not for me , thanks . gloria : okay . jack : i 'll have some ' as long as you 're pouring , thanks . gloria : all right , jack . here you go . perfect . john : gloria ? gloria : yes , john ? john : you 're awful chipper today . gloria : am i ? john : is something special going on ? gloria : as a matter of fact , there is . john : would you like to share it with us ? gloria : i 'm really not sure if anybody would be interested . ashley : why not ? good news is in short supply these days . gloria : all right . well , actually , i would like to tell someone . jack : gee , the suspense is killing me . gloria : my son michael is engaged to lauren fenmore , and i could n't be more thrilled . gloria : so is n't anybody going to say anything ? and that is exactly why i did n't want to tell anybody , because i knew this would be your reaction . [ scene_break ] lily : all i know is i have to help daniel get through this . devon : how are you gon na help him ? daniel 's going to jail , lily . that 's pretty much a sure thing , right ? hey , what happens if you get in deeper with the guy ? lily : devon , i appreciate what you 're saying . devon : i do n't want you to think that i 'm trying to butt into your business . lily : i know . i know you 're not , okay ? i just -- i 'm glad that i have a friend like you . neil : ( whistling ) devon : i do n't want you getting hurt . neil : hey , good morning , you two . lily : morning . neil : oh , what 's going on ? what did i walk in on ? lily : nothing . [ scene_break ] jack : how you doing ? phyllis : well , my son was drunk driving . he put a 14-year - old girl in the hospital . she 's fighting for her life . and my son will probably go to prison for this . that 's how i 'm doing . jack : going in to work today ? phyllis : christine is coming by , and she 's picking daniel up . i 'll probably go in after that . jack : hey , i got an idea . phyllis : what ? jack : what do you say we play hooky ? we 'll blow off work entirely . phyllis : what do you have in mind ? jack : oh , let 's see . we could go to the lake . we could pack a picnic lunch . we could take a nice long , leisurely walk together . phyllis : that sounds really great . i have to go in to work . it 's the only thing in my life right now i feel like i can control . jack : you know , sometimes you just have to say , `` the hell with it , `` and do what 's right for you , what 's right for your head . phyllis : i 'll tell you what . i 'll split the difference . jack : uh - huh ? okay . phyllis : i 'll go in to work , and i 'll take care of the most pressing things on my desk . and then we 'll play hooky . jack : well , that sounds like a plan . phyllis : yeah . thank you . jack : for what ? phyllis : you know for what . you always , always lift my spirits , jack . jack : anytime . anytime . [ scene_break ] gloria : oh , john , i 'm sorry . i 'll get out of your way . i know you 're getting ready for your therapy session . please , sit . john : okay . uh , gloria , just a moment , please . gloria : what is it ? john : you know , uh ... what happened earlier ... about your son taking a wife , that 's very exciting news . gloria : i think so . john : and it 's natural that you would be happy about it and want to share that happiness with others . which is what you were trying to do and ... well , i 'm sorry that we were n't more responsive . gloria : you mean that ? john : look , i know you and i have our problems , but i understand how much your boys mean to you . gloria : i was n't the best mom for them when they were younger . but i 'm here for them now . john : i know that . and i do n't wish to begrudge you this very special time . gloria : that 's very sweet , john . john : you know , it 's every mother 's dream to have their children meet someone and start a new life . and your son has picked a very special young woman in lauren fenmore . so please congratulate him for me . gloria : i will . i definitely will , john . thank you . [ scene_break ] nikki : hi , sweetie . miguel baked you some cinnamon rolls . sharon : i do n't want any . i do n't want anything except the one thing that nobody can give me . victor : where 's nicholas ? sharon : i do n't know . victor : is he not upstairs ? sharon : no , he left . victor : where did he go to ? sharon : he just said he could n't be here right now . sharon : i guess it just , uh , it hurts too much . and he 's right . it does . it hurts and i feel like my heart 's breaking . [ scene_break ] orderly : may i help you ? nick : my daughter died in this room last night , in that bed . orderly : i 'm very sorry , sir . [ scene_break ] michael : canons went off and dropped it all over us as soon as she said yes . lauren : really loudly . chris : in the private dining room ? lauren : can you believe it ? michael : i gave the signal and then there were streamers , the whole nine yards . lauren : it was great . michael : i hit the jackpot . chris : you planned all that ? michael : yeah , i can do it . chris : who helped you ? michael : nobody helped me . i did it all on my own . chris : uh - huh . michael : i did . [ scene_break ] lauren : hey , you . paul : hey , i 'll be right with you . i was just gon na get some coffee to go . lauren : all right . can i talk to you for a sec ? paul : sure . what 's up ? lauren : you tell me . i announce my engagement , and you ca n't get up from the table fast enough . paul : oh . look , lauren -- lauren : is it because i 'm marrying michael ? he is a very loving , caring man . i mean , i know you do n't see that , but i really do love him a lot . paul : i know you do . but what you need to ask yourself is ... if this is what you really want . is he what you want ? lauren : yes . i 've never been more sure of anything in my whole life . paul : so would it kill you to wait a little bit ? i mean , what 's the big rush ? lauren : why wait ? i mean , when you know , you know . paul : well , then , i guess you do . lauren : paul , it 's very rare in this life that when something comes along you just say , `` this feels so great . i do n't wan na lose it . `` paul : then i guess you do n't . you hang on for dear life . lauren : thanks . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey . what is all of this ? you do n't have to bring so many things . daniel : yeah , well , i just wan na make sure that i have everything i need . phyllis : all right . well , christine will be here any minute . daniel : yeah . phyllis : yeah . i 'm not deserting you . daniel : i know that , mom . phyllis : yeah . because i 'm gon na talk to you every second of the day every day . daniel : listen , i just wan na thank you for standing by me . phyllis : you 're my son . i 'll always stand by you . daniel : then i 'm sorry for being such a screw - up . phyllis : you 're not a screw - up . daniel : yeah , well , i really messed things up for you . i mean , i got us kicked out of the tack house , and now you could get fired . phyllis : do n't worry about me . daniel : that 's the thing . i do worry , though . that 's the worst part about this whole nightmare is the things that i 've done to your life . phyllis : you know , daniel , i 'm not gon na lie to you . i mean , one minute i am so upset at you for being so stupid and irresponsible . but then in the next minute , i just wan na hold you in my arms and protect you from all of this . daniel : you know what the weird thing is ? you always hear about all these bad things happening to people , and you just ... never think anything like this is gon na happen to you . phyllis : i do n't -- i do n't know what to do . i do n't know how to shield you from what 's gon na happen . daniel : it 's okay . do n't worry about it . it 's okay . phyllis : it 's not okay . i remember when you were a little baby , and i used to hold you all the time . do you remember that ? you do n't remember that , of course . then i lost custody of you . and i lost you , right ? and then you came back into my life . and this is just so hard for me , because i do n't want to lose you again . daniel : i know , i know . it 's gon na be okay , mom . no matter what happens , i 'm gon na make it through this . we both are , okay ? phyllis : yeah , we are . that 's right . christine , she 's gon na make this all go away . daniel : i would n't necessarily say that . but i want you to know something . i want you to know that ... you have been just the best mom to me ever since i 've been back here . and i do n't want you ever thinking that any of this was your fault , okay ? phyllis : i love you . i love you . daniel : i love you , too . phyllis : okay , listen , we 're gon na be tough . christine will be here any second so ... i 'm gon na go upstairs . i 'm gon na finish getting ready . we 're gon na be tough . daniel : okay . tough . [ scene_break ] lily : devon and i were just saying how worried we are about cassie . devon : yeah . that 's right . lily : so is there any change in her condition ? neil : sweetheart -- ( telephone rings ) neil : excuse me . hello . victor : hello , neil . this is victor . neil : hi , victor . we were just talking about cassie . how 's she doing ? victor : that 's why i 'm calling . um ... my granddaughter passed away last night . neil : oh , dear god , victor . i am so , so sorry . victor : anyway , i thought you should know . i got ta go back inside and be with my family . so we 'll talk later . lily : cassie 's dead ? neil : she died last night . lily : um , i have to go . neil : sweetheart , wait , wait . lily : no , i just -- i need to get to school , dad . neil : yeah , i understand that . maybe we should talk about it . lily : no , i 'm okay . i 'm fine . i just , i , uh , i wan na be alone right now . neil : all right . will you call me later ? lily : yeah . neil : she 's probably ... ( door closes ) neil : probably in shock . devon : yeah . yeah , she 's got ta be . [ scene_break ] nikki : did you reach nicholas ? victor : no . i think he has his cell phone turned off . nikki : victor , i think ... victor : i 'll be up at the house , okay ? nikki : can i get you something ? sharon : how 's noah ? nikki : he 's okay . miguel took him down to the stables . they 're feeding the horses . sharon : and my mom ? nikki : she 's resting . i just checked on her before i came down here . sharon : can you believe this is happening ? i half expect cassie to walk down the stairs ready for school . nikki : i know . i know . sharon : why did i let her go to that party ? she was grounded . why did i let her go ? nikki : sharon ... sharon : i knew something was n't right , and i should 've trusted my instinct . i 'm her mother . that 's my job . nikki : stop . stop this . you 're human . everything always seems clearer in hindsight . and when horrible things happen everybody wishes they could go back and do things differently . you are not to blame . sharon : nikki ... how can i not blame myself ? i 'm supposed to protect my little girl . i did n't do that . i failed . nikki : sharon , she has walked out of this house thousands of times . something could 've happened to her any one of those times , and you would be feeling the same regrets and the same recriminations . cassie made some very bad decisions . young people do that . it is not your fault . sharon : so you 're saying its cassie 's fault . nikki : no . it 's a tragedy that can not be undone . and it 's pointless to lay blame or to blame yourself . now you need to eat . i 'm gon na get you something . sharon : no . how can i eat ? how can i do anything ? ! my daughter is dead ! nikki , she 's dead ! nikki : oh , baby . sharon : oh , no ! oh , why ? nikki : let it out . let it out . let it out . sharon : why ? why ? why ? nikki : cry , cry , cry . [ scene_break ] victoria : i had a feeling i 'd find you here . come here . [ scene_break ] chris : i 'm happy for you . michael : you mean it ? chris : absolutely . i 've noticed you ca n't stop smiling lately . michael : that 's what love does to people . chris : well , i 'm glad you found the one you wan na spend the rest of your life with . michael : i found the one once before but i let her slip through my fingers . seriously . i appreciate the support . chris : you should probably know that i 'm gon na be out of the office a lot in the next few weeks . but do n't worry , i 'll be working at home . michael : what 's going on ? chris : i 'm having daniel come stay with me . michael : oh , what ? do you want to keep him close ? keep an eye on him ? chris : mm - hmm . anyway , i got ta get going . i 'm going to pick daniel up at the abbott house and bring him over to my place , so i 'll call you later . and , uh , congratulations . michael : thanks . chris : paul , i 'm gon na take off . congratulations , lauren . lauren : thank you . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) chris : christine blair . no ! [ scene_break ] victoria : it does n't make any sense , does it ? why god would do something like this to cassie . i was up all night trying to wrap my head around it . and i was left with nothing but questions . nick : victoria , please . just stop talking . victoria : do you want me to take you home ? nick : no , i do n't wan na go back there . victoria : nick ... honey ... there 's nothing left for you here anymore . nick : i just want to sit awhile . victoria : all right . all right , i 'll sit with you then . nick : alone . victoria : i do n't think you should be by yourself . nick : you do n't ? then why do n't you tell me who i should be with ? because right now i do n't have a clue . so you tell me . victoria : i 'm sorry . i - i 'm sorry , nick . i was just trying to comfort you . nick : look , just ... sis , just go home , all right ? just go home . you do n't wan na be here right now . victoria : yes , i do . yes , i do . i need to be with you . nick : i ca n't help you . victoria : that 's not what i meant . i just need to be with you . [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , i guess christine already picked daniel up . he did n't say good- bye . ( doorbell rings ) phyllis : did daniel forget something ? chris : no , i 'm here to pick him up . phyllis : oh , my god , he 's not with you ? [ scene_break ] lily : thank god that you 're here . daniel : yeah , i sneaked out as soon as i could . lily : does anyone suspect anything ? daniel : no , my mom thinks that christine 's on her way over to the house to pick me up and take me to her place . lily : okay . um , i brought you something to eat . daniel : thanks . daniel : lily , are you okay ? what 's wrong ? you 're acting strange . lily : she 's gone . daniel : who 's gone ? lily : cassie . she died last night . [ next_on ] vinny : i have a way you can pay off your debt in full . bobby : how 's that ? phyllis : it 's official . my son is a murderer . daniel : i guess this is it . i mean , this is it for me . lily : no , do n't say that . it 's not the end . . | gloria causes interest when she is happier than usual . devon knows that his sister is going to have a hard time dealing with her boyfriend 's troubles . nick is unable to connect with his wife . victor ca n't believe that his granddaughter is gone . noah was n't dreaming that his sister has died . paul ca n't live the nightmare again and rushes off . nikki understands that it is time to step up to the plate and help . lily makes enough lunch for an army . phyllis is afraid to admit that she knows how all this will end . jack only has his shoulder to offer a friend . |
nikki : hi . ( door opens ) noah : daddy ! nick : hey , top of the morning to you , dude . noah : and the bottom , too . nick : top , bottom , all of it . nikki : oh , no . victor : what 's wrong ? nikki : jack 's picture is on the front page . victor : i understand that jabot settled their lawsuit . nikki : yeah . apparently , his resignation from chancellor industries is now public knowledge . victor : well , that was nothing new . nikki : here 's a quote of katherine 's , `` jack 's vision and dedication have resulted in groundbreaking products which have benefited millions of people . `` and it goes on to say that he 's decided to pursue other interests . and that the decision to leave chancellor was mutually agreed . who you calling ? victor : jack . nikki : why ? victor : because maybe now that he 's unemployed , he will take my offer to join n.v.p . seriously . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) jack : jack abbott . victor : jack , its victor . jack : if you 're calling to rub it in ... victor : now wait a minute , i 'm simply calling to commiserate . jack : for your information , it was my decision to leave chancellor , not the other way around . victor : now please do n't hang up . jack : what is it now ? victor : jack , i know that you were n't interested at first . but now that you 're unemployed , perhaps you will reconsider my offer to join n.v.p . jack : you really expect me to believe you 're serious ? victor : i am very serious . jack : sorry , i do n't take charity . ( cell phone ringing ) phyllis : hello ? jack : phyllis , it 's me . phyllis : oh , jack , i 'm so sorry . jack : are you ? phyllis : yes , i am . you must be devastated . jack : i did n't call to talk about the headlines . where are you ? phyllis : at newman . jack : i wan na see you . now . phyllis : i wan na see you , too . jack : can you get to jabot ? phyllis : uh , yeah . but , you know , considering everything that 's going on , do you wan na meet there ? we should meet at a restaurant , have a cup of coffee . jack : i do n't want coffee . i 'll see you in your office . [ scene_break ] gloria : excuse me ! excuse me ! ashley ! ashley , please ! ashley : oh , gloria , i 'm so busy . gloria : i 'll make it quick . ashley : okay , what is it ? gloria : it 's about your father 's wishes . ashley : oh , what wishes ? gloria : about me , making a contribution here at jabot . so i was thinking that maybe , uh ... ashley : what ? i could find something significant for you to do ? gloria : yes . because i want to be part of the family business . and we both know that would make your father very happy . ashley : i 'll give it some thought . gloria : serious thought , ashley . ashley : right now i think you should go home . gloria : why ? ashley : because it 's gon na be a very difficult day around here . and i have enough to do worrying about jabot 's future , without having to worry about yours . [ scene_break ] noah : ( imitating airplane ) sharon : hey . whoa . what are you supposed to be ? noah : a fighter jet making a bombing run . nick : he watched a world war ii documentary the other night . sharon : oh , okay . well , honey , why do n't you slow down a little bit , okay ? i do n't want you to trip and hurt yourself . noah : i wo n't . nick : all right , man , take it down a notch . noah : do n't touch me , dad . i might go into a tailspin . sharon : well , why do n't you spin yourself right up to your room and clean it up a little bit ? noah : you guys are no fun . nick : so , um ... i had , uh , the most amazing dream last night . sharon : you know what ? that 's nice , but i really have to put some things away in the kitchen . [ scene_break ] jill : jack ? what are you doing here ? jack : what , in the hallowed halls of jabot ? i 'm meeting phyllis . jill : jack ? listen , i just wan na tell you that i am really , really sorry about the way things have turned out for you . jack : what is this i 'm hearing ? compassion ? seems to me , while i 'm losing everything , your star is rising quite nicely . jill : please , please , tell me you are not insinuating that i had anything to do with you being shut out of jabot or fired from chancellor . jack : maybe you did n't instigate anything , but the more i lose , the more you gain . not hard to connect the dots . jill : there are no dots , jack . and i do n't have time for this . i have a company to run . jack : well , you do that . do n't get cocky , though . remember the old nursery rhyme . jill : what nursery rhyme ? jack : jack fell down and broke his crown , and jill ... well , you know the rest . gloria : oh , jill ! i was just in your office . you were n't there , so i was hoping you might be here . jill : gloria , i 'm sorry . i only have a moment to spare . this is shaping up to be one of those days . gloria : jill , i promise this will only take a minute . now listen to me , we both know that i really want to make a contribution around here . so that is why i spoke to ashley . jill : about finding a project appropriate for you ? gloria : yes , and she said she would think about it . jill : good ! then i 'm sure she will . gloria : well , i do n't think so . i think she 's hoping if she stalls long enough , that i 'll just give up and i 'll go away . jill : look , gloria , i understand . i really do , okay ? i wish i had a solution for you , but i am up to my neck in -- gloria : yeah , i get it . i get it . you 're too busy to worry about it . it 's just very frustrating . i mean , how long it 's taken me to get anywhere . jill : you know , maybe i can do something about it . gloria : really ? jill : yeah , i 'll make a couple of calls . [ scene_break ] victor : hi , my sweetheart . would you like some coffee ? nikki : oh , i ca n't . i 'll have to get some at the office . victor : my darling , why do n't you take the morning off ? nikki : no , i have so much work to do at n.v.p . victor : oh , sweetheart , you 're beginning to sound the way i used to . nikki : i know . remember when i used to beg you to devote more time to me and less to business ? you 're right , i do sound like you . victor : and how right you were . nothing is more important than the time you and i spend together . nikki : do you know how long i 've waited to hear you say that ? victor : i 'm sorry about all the times i 've neglected you and put business ahead of us . nikki : i have loved you since i was a young girl . but i 've never loved you as much as i do right now . [ scene_break ] jack : god knows , you will always be honest with me . [ scene_break ] nick : noah seemed , uh , really happy this morning . sharon : well , you know , he 's a kid . and his dad 's back . so what do you expect ? nick : i appreciate you letting me come home . sharon : you did n't give me a choice , nick . you just showed up at the door with your bag and then noah saw you . nick : well , the reason i came home was ... because of this dream i had . now maybe it was because ... it was a year ago that she died , but ... sharon : oh , you had a dream about cassie ? nick : yeah , i did . and it was so real . sharon : um , i , uh , i ca n't talk about this right now . i have to focus on the benefit . i finalized the arrangements for jewel to perform . nick : great . sharon : yeah , it 's for a good cause , you know ? getting the word out there about the dangers of underage drinking . and if this event in cassie 's name can save one parent from having to go through the nightmare that we did ... nick : i know . sharon : and it wo n't bring cassie back . nick : in my dream , she was back . she made me look at my life and everything i did . made me see things for what they really are . sharon : nick ... nick : and i came out of it ... feeling like there 's hope for us . sharon : i 'm glad it made you feel better . but , um , i really ca n't listen to this right now . nick : okay , i 'll tell you all about it later . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what do you think you 're doing ? those are my personal e - mails . jack : how often -- you and nick ? what , once a week ? every day ? phyllis : i do n't have to answer those questions . jack : the hell you do n't . phyllis : is that why you called me here ? so you could be the injured party ? jack : i am the injured party , sweetheart . phyllis : get out of my office , jack . get out of here . jack : you know what i think ? i think you deliberately sabotaged our relationship so you could sleep with lover boy . phyllis : we were n't even in a relationship . jack : what are you doing now ? phyllis : i 'm deleting all of my e - mails . you 're not gon na paw through the personal details of my life . jack : you know , if you 'd been the least bit honest with me , you would n't have to protect the personal details of your life . phyllis : we were n't even in a relationship , jack . i did n't really cheat on you . jack : oh , and what would you call it ? phyllis : when nick and i started seeing each other , you and i were n't even speaking . do you remember ? that was around the time you tried to sabotage my wellness spa idea . jack : so ... phyllis : so , do n't act like you 're betrayed . if anyone 's betrayed here , it 's me . because you tried to destroy my dream . jack : oh , my god . you can rationalize anything , ca n't you ? phyllis : i 'm not rationalizing . jack : the hell you are n't ! you completely humiliate me . you make a mockery of nicholas ' marriage . and why ? because you did n't like a business decision i 'd made ? phyllis : that is not true . jack : you know what 's true , sweetheart ? you do n't give a rat 's ass about anybody but yourself ! [ scene_break ] jill : yeah , yeah , yeah , we 'll talk about that later . thanks , jim . gloria : well , tell me . jill : well , we have n't hammered out all the details yet , but how does fashion consultant to jabot sound ? gloria : sounds good . jill : i 'm gon na assign you to the marketing department as advisor to our outside ad agency in matters of wardrobe . gloria : fashion consultant to jabot -- sounds very glamorous . jill : it 's gon na involve a lot of hard work , gloria . gloria : not just busywork , though , jill , right ? and it 's a real job ? jill : it 's definitely a real job . gloria : good . so what exactly would i be doing ? jill : well , you 'll be involved in concept meetings in - house , and outside meetings at the ad agency . gloria : meetings ... i can do that . jill : you 'll also be going on print and tv photo shoots to guarantee that our models are properly outfitted and accessorized . gloria : clothes and jewelry ! i love it ! jill : yeah , i thought you 'd like that . gloria : so does this mean that i have final say ? jill : well , you do n't necessarily have the last word right now , but later on , who knows ? gloria : eventually ? jill : yeah . i mean , if you mesh with the creative executives , there 's all kinds of room for advancement . gloria : this is very exciting . jill : i 'll even spring for visual stylist training . gloria : jill , thank you so much ! thank you so much for doing this for me ! jill : you 're welcome . it 's okay . gloria : i am going up to the prison to see john . and i ca n't wait to tell him how wonderful you have been finding something important for me to do . jill : you give john my best . gloria : oh , you better believe it ! jill : okay . ( cell phone ringing ) jill : jill abbott . phyllis : jill , its phyllis . i 'm in my office at jabot . i need your help . jill : i 'll be right there . phyllis : please hurry . jill : uh , something has come up . gloria : go ! go ! go ! go ! go ! jill : yeah , i 'll talk to you later . gloria : bye ! thank you , jill ! [ scene_break ] nick : so what 's up ? victor : i just wanted to check in with you , my son . nick : look , dad , i know you 're concerned , but i do n't really wan na talk about it right now . victor : i do n't mean to pry . nick : i will tell you that i 've moved home . and i 'm going to do everything humanly possible to put my family back together . victor : that 's wonderful news . i 'll tell you one thing . when all is said and done , family is what matters the most . nick : i 'm finding that out . victor : yeah . i 'm glad you did n't have to find out the hard way -- the way i did . nick : you 're talking about the carjacking ? victor : yeah . i mean , think about it . i could 've lost the woman that is ... the most important in my life in a split second . it certainly changed my perspective on things . [ scene_break ] jack : what 's the matter , phyllis ? this a little too much truth for you ? you 're calling in the reinforcements ? phyllis : jack , jack , you ca n't do this . you ca n't go snooping through my personal files . what 's wrong with you ? jack : what 's wrong with me ? you 're the one that had an affair with a married man ! phyllis : i did n't even have access to my computer when i was seeing nick , okay ? what do think ? i 'm stupid enough to leave a trail from the office ? jack : i guess i forgot that you 've become an expert at lying and covering up . jill : what is going on in here ? the whole floor can hear you ! phyllis : jack is going through my personal e - mails , my computer . i do n't know what else . jill : is that true ? jack : stay out of this , jill . this is between phyllis and me . jill : no , wrong , jack . i 'm in charge here . and when some outsider comes in and throws the whole place -- jack : wait , `` outsider ? `` jill : you know what i meant ! jack : yeah , i think i do know what you meant . jill : look , you were nasty to me in the hall earlier . and now you 're harassing phyllis ? you 're out of control ! jack : i 'm out of -- i hired you , sweetheart ! i hired her ! jill : you hired me after katherine forced you to . jack : yeah , i wish i worked a little harder to keep you out . jill : i have supported you through this whole tainted cream scandal until i could n't anymore because of your bad behavior ! jack : and you 've never made any mistakes here ? jill : that 's not the point , jack ! what was i supposed to do ? wait until you dragged jabot down with you ? man : ms. abbott ? jill : what is it ? man : i just got a call . i heard some people arguing in here and -- jack : look , would everyone please mind their own business ? ! jill : jack , you have to leave the building . come on , you have to go now . phyllis : jack , please do n't . you 're making things worse than they are . jack : worse than they are ? i have been 86 'd from my own company , thanks to her . thanks to you , sweetheart -- jill : do n't -- do n't start ! just please go . man : that 's it . come with me , sir . jack : get your hands off of me . jill : do n't -- do n't do that . mr. abbott can find his own way out of the building . [ scene_break ] nick : i know what you mean , dad . after i lost cassie , my perspective on everything changed . victor : you know what 's sad ? it takes a tragedy or a near - tragedy to make us see what is important in life . nick : you know , i had the most amazing dream about cassie last night . victor : yeah ? tell me about it . nick : she came to me . and she showed me all the pain that i 've caused everyone because of my grief . victor : whoa . it was an upsetting dream ? nick : it actually was n't . because she did n't judge me . she just ... she told me that i can make things better . and i believe that . victor : i believe that as well , son . i really do , from the bottom of my heart . nick : it 's what i want more than anything -- to make up to sharon and noah what i 've done -- to get back what we 've lost . [ scene_break ] nikki : my goodness ! it looks like you could use an extra set of hands . sharon : yeah , that 's for sure . nikki : well , i 'll see if nicholas is available . sharon : oh , no , that 's okay . i really do n't wan na be around him right now . nikki : why ? sharon : because i have to pretend like everything is normal when it 's not . nikki : i thought you said he moved back home . sharon : yeah , um , he did . nikki : well , sharon , why would you ask him to do that if you were still having ... problems with his infidelity ? sharon : i did n't ask him . he just showed up on our door and said he was moving back . nikki : contrite , i imagine . sharon : yeah , so he says . nikki : well , honey , why do n't you just forgive him then ? you know , we all make mistakes . sharon : nick 's not just anyone . he 's my husband . nikki : i know that . even more reason to just put it behind you . sharon , have n't you ever done anything that you wished you could take back ? [ scene_break ] victor : hearing you talk this way , i do n't understand how sharon could not respond to you . nick : i hope you 're right . victor : i know i 'm right . nick : you know , dad , i just -- i ca n't get this dream out of my head . victor : you know , sometimes a dream is a way to ... show us things that we ca n't explain . it 's ... a way of telling a truth . [ scene_break ] sharon : nikki , um , i 'd rather not talk about nicholas right now . i just , uh , i wan na work on the benefit . nikki : okay , that 's fine . sharon : so , guess what ? i have jewel lined up to perform . nikki : you 're kidding ! she 's gon na sing ? sharon : yeah , i talked to her agent . and she said she 'll be here . nikki : wow ! that is fantastic ! sharon : yeah , i 've been working on this 24 hours a day putting it together . nikki : nicholas has been working hard , too . sharon : yeah , all of cassie 's favorites . you know , i would give anything to see her there -- just for one night . nothing will ever bring her back . and no matter what the future holds , my life will never be the same . [ scene_break ] john : my goodness , fashion consultant , hmm ? gloria : mm - hmm ! i 'm not surprised jill came up with that at all . john : and why is that ? gloria : because i have a natural fashion sense . and that 's something that ca n't be taught , mr. abbott . john : sit , sit . well , you remind me to thank jill . gloria : yeah ! and she came up with it so quickly ! john : well , i am just delighted for you , darling . gloria : thank you . and i wo n't disappoint you . john : oh , i 'm sure you wo n't . you know , i sensed that you were unhappy about something . and i could n't put my finger on it . gloria : well , you know , we talked about this for quite awhile . john : talked about what ? gloria : me , finding something meaningful to do at jabot . john : oh , yeah , yes , we did , we did , yeah . gloria : honey , are you all right ? john : oh , i 'm just tired . i 'm so tired . but look , do n't worry about it . you know , all that matters right now is you 're back , dina . gloria : john , did you just call me `` dina ? `` john : did i ? gloria : hmm . you do know my name , do n't you ? john : gloria . gloria : hmm . and your children ? john : ashley , jack and traci , of course . gloria : what about my children ? john : what about them ? gloria : what are their names ? john : ( sighs ) ashley , jack and traci -- same as mine . why are you asking me these ridiculous questions , dina ? gloria : do you remember ... michael and kevin ? john : who ? gloria : my sons . john : what i do remember -- i remember that you abandoned us . gloria : what are you talking about ? john : oh , my god , dina ! how could you have been so cruel ? do you have any idea of the suffering and pain that you caused ? oh , i could handle it . oh , yes ! but the children -- they were so young ! gloria : stop this ! stop this , please ! you 're scaring me ! john : and i tried to explain it to them ! but they could n't understand . because one day their mother was there . and the next day , she 's not . and they cried and they cried every night themselves to sleep ! gloria : john , look at me ! john : do n't you touch me ! do n't ! too late for apologies ! no , years and years too late ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : jack was being completely unreasonable . ashley : so you 're telling me that this is all my brother 's fault ? phyllis : he wo n't leave me alone . he 's tapping into my computer files . ashley : you know that he has been under an enormous amount of stress . phyllis : yes , i know . but pulling up the jabot server and taking out my personal e - mails is n't the answer to his problems ! ashley : all i know is that these arguments ca n't happen . disrupting the employees workday , creating gossip -- that only exacerbates an already difficult situation . phyllis : so you 're just defending jack . you wo n't even see my point of view ? ashley : i 'm sorry . this conversation 's over . phyllis : okay . i have to go back to newman anyway . [ scene_break ] man : you wanted to see me ? gloria : you bet i wan na see you . about my husband ... man : the guard told me you were very upset . gloria : i am very upset . he thought i was his ex - wife and said i left him years ago . now you tell me what 's wrong with him ! man : apparently , he 's a little confused . gloria : confused ? he did n't recognize me ! man : mrs. abbott , as we get older , we -- gloria : no , no , i do n't wan na hear that ! my husband has a brilliant mind ! and this has got nothing to do with his age ! man : well , i 'm sorry . but i have nothing else i can tell you . gloria : you tell me what his physical examination shows . man : your husband 's medical records are confidential . gloria : you ca n't blame me for being worried , can you ? all right , so ... just answer me this -- do you think that maybe his memory problems are related to being in this place ? man : it 's possible , yes . gloria : okay . well , then maybe you could put that in a report . and maybe i could take that -- man : mrs. abbott , i have other patients to attend to . the guard will show you out . [ scene_break ] nikki : hi , darling , did i leaven my purse in here ? i think i did . victor : i 'm so glad you came by . i just had a wonderful conversation with our son . nikki : really ? victor : yeah . nikki : about what ? victor : he thinks he can salvage things with his wife . nikki : wow . that 's not the impression i just got from sharon . victor : are you looking for your purse ? its right here , sweetheart . nikki : oh , yeah , thanks . victor : what 's this ? nikki : those are my pain pills . what about them ? victor : sweetheart , you know you should be careful with that . i do n't want you taking too many of these . nikki : victor , believe me , i know . i 'm not gon na go down that road again . victor : do me a favor and do n't push yourself too hard , all right ? you need to relax . you need to rest , you know ? you need to heal . nikki : i would love to . but that 's not an option right now . i mean , this is a critical time . i 'm launching a new business . i ca n't relax right now . [ scene_break ] ashley : hey . jack : cheers . ashley : i know you had a rough day . jack : oh , boy , there 's the understatement of the century . ashley : i heard about the little screamfest you got into with phyllis . jack : after what that bitch did to me , she 's lucky i did n't throw her out the window . ashley : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , hold on there . did you have to do it at jabot ? the whole company 's talking about it . i understand that you 're angry . jack : i did n't plan it that way . it just happened . ashley : look , you know that i support you , right ? jack : yeah , you and dad -- that 's about it . ashley : honey , you got ta get past this . jack : how could she do this to me ? ashley : what were you thinking -- digging into her e - mails ? jack : i do n't know . it 's just -- i ... it 's like i 'm obsessed . i wan na know every ugly little detail . ashley : it 's only gon na hurt you more , jack . jack : ash , i ca n't sleep . i ca n't eat . i have these images of the two of them together . they 're driving me crazy . i just figure if i know the truth -- ashley : if you know the truth , what ? jack : maybe these images will go away . ashley : or they 'll be replaced by something even worse . jack : there 's nothing that 's a lot worse . ashley : look ... i know it 's not easy . but , jack , you have to forget phyllis . you have to just chalk it up to experience and move on with your life . jack : i love this woman , ash . i never imagined ... anything but the idea that we 'd be together . i never envisioned her with another man ... least of all , nick newman . god , i feel like such a fool . [ scene_break ] sharon : that 's perfect , donna . and please tell samantha that i -- can i call you right back ? okay . may i help you ? phyllis : yeah , i was looking for nikki . sharon : well , she 's around somewhere . phyllis : okay , thanks . sharon : phyllis ? you know ... now that nikki is well again , there 's really no reason for you to be helping out around here . phyllis : well , i would prefer to hear that from nikki . sharon : okay , do n't talk to me like that . phyllis : like what ? sharon , i 'm just trying to be respectful , okay ? i 'm filling in for nikki . i do n't work for you . sharon : respectful ? you know , you operate like you have this sense of entitlement . like you can just inject yourself into my life over and over again . and do n't you understand that , oh , after sleeping with my husband , that ... you really should n't be here in this building . nor should you be working for nick 's mother . nor should you be throwing yourself in nick 's face the way that you do . phyllis : i was just helping out nikki because she was injured . i have no intention of seeing nick . sharon : right . phyllis : and i 'm not gon na try to convince you of my intentions , because you do n't believe me anyway . sharon : it would be a wasted effort . phyllis : but i wan na make something perfectly clear , sharon . i 'm not gon na continue to apologize to you every time i see you . and i will see you . because we both work and live in genoa city . sharon : well , i have a brilliant idea then -- move . [ scene_break ] nick : yeah , buddy , we 'll go for a horseback ride this weekend . noah : what if you have to work ? nick : work ? are you kidding ? i 'm the boss , buddy . noah : oh , yeah . i forgot . nick : and after our ride , maybe we 'll take your mom on a picnic . she 'll love that . noah : cool . can we eat by the lake we went to last year ? nick : i do n't see why not . [ scene_break ] victor : jack , this is victor . um , i know you question my sincerity , but i mean what i said . um , nikki is swamped at n.v.p . and she could really use your help . so kindly call me when you get this , all right ? nikki : victor , i wish you would n't badger the man . victor : i 'm doing this for you . nikki : well , if he does n't want the job , you ca n't force him into it . victor : sweetheart , as much as you 're trying to convince me , i know you are in a lot of pain right now . you just took a pill . i 'm worried about you . i do n't want you to work too hard . no business is worth this . nikki : i 'm not . i 'm allowed to take a pill now . will you just not worry about me ? i 'm fine . ( telephone ringing ) victor : yes . jack , thanks for calling back . jack : these phone calls are getting on my nerves . victor : please , just listen to me . jack : is this about this bogus job offer ? victor : there 's nothing bogus about the job offer , all right ? jack : right . victor : look ... let me be very honest with you , i 'm concerned about nikki . she 's just out of the wheelchair . and she 's working much too hard right now . jack : she survived years of living with you . i 'm sure a bullet wo n't slow her down . victor : please listen to me . this would be good for you as well . and i promise that i will stay as far away from you as possible . jack : look , i know nothing pleases you more than tormenting me . and i 'm sorry to spoil the fun . victor : i am trying to help you , jack . jack : yeah , and when you 're through helping me , you 're helping little old ladies cross the street , right ? victor : i know you 're being very stubborn right now . i 'm throwing you a lifeline , jack . and you insist on swimming instead of grabbing it . jack : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , right , right . are you finished ? victor : yep , since you 're not taking seriously what i say , i guess i am . jack : okay , well , let me say this once and listen real closely . do n't call me again ! can you believe that guy ? ashley : i told you -- when i saw him , he seemed genuinely sincere . jack : yeah , he was feeding me the same line of bull . ashley : jack , maybe you should 've heard him out . jack : i would rather clean toilets than work at newman enterprises . ( door closes ) gloria : well , i just have a very upsetting visit with your father . jack : why ? what happened ? gloria : ashley , why did n't you tell me he was that bad off ? ashley : i did . i told you he looked terrible and the doctor was running tests . gloria : mnh - mnh , mnh - mnh . well , i 'm afraid there 's just a little bit more to it than that . ashley : well , you know , there 's been a lot going on . i 'm sorry if i did n't fill you in on every single detail . jack : of course , it 's not like you to overreact to things , either . gloria : shut up , jack . this is n't funny . your father thought i was his ex- wife . ashley : what ? gloria : that 's right . he called me `` dina . `` i 'm telling you , if we do n't get john out of that prison , he is going to die . [ scene_break ] nick : okay , dude , i got ta get back to work . but i 'll try and get home early . noah : great . love you , dad . nick : i love you , too . perfect timing . you wan na take a break together ? sharon : no , i do n't want to . nick : what 's wrong ? sharon : nick ... why are you acting like our lives are normal ? you 're making noah think that everything is okay between us , when it is n't . you set up this picnic for the three of us . you did n't even ask me . nick : i was going to ask you . sharon : okay , but after what you 've done ... i really ca n't say no to him , or it would break his heart . you know , you 're using our child as emotional blackmail . nick : no , i 'm not . i 'm trying to make him happy . sharon : okay , and do n't you see that it 's very selfish to put him in the middle like that ? i mean , do you not realize it ? or is that as calculated as everything else you 've done ? nick : sharon , i 'm just trying -- sharon : you 're trying to get back in my life so that you can have your son back and still see phyllis all the time . nick : i 'm not with phyllis . sharon : right . you just happen to run into her in the office and out at hotel bars . nick : sharon , phyllis and i ca n't avoid each other entirely . we live in the same city . sharon : that 's exactly what she said . what , have you two been talking ? nick : no , we have n't . sharon : nick ... nick : we have n't . it 's a coincidence . now please do n't get upset . sharon : right . i should n't get upset about a coincidence . i should not get upset that you run into your mistress accidentally at the office . and i should n't get upset that you forced yourself back into the house again for noah 's sake . well , you know what , nick ? i am upset . and i do n't think that you 're innocent . i think you know exactly what you 're doing . well , so do i. i 'm getting a divorce . [ next_on ] chris : it 's unlikely that any lawyer could get john out of prison . nick : i just moved home . sharon : yeah , that was completely against my wishes . phyllis : jack is suffering way more because of what happened with the face cream , than my cheating on him . ashley : you 're fired ! | gloria smiles . she has read the paper and sees that jack has been ousted . she puts the paper on jack 's breakfast plate before he comes down . she goes to jabot and tells ashley that she wants to contribute ashley ca n't worry about that now . `` it is going to be a difficult day . `` gloria goes to jill and tells that she needs something to do . `` i will make a couple of calls , `` jill promises . jack arranges to meet phyllis at the office . he is reading her emails when she arrives . `` how many times exactly did you meet with nick , `` he asks . he wo n't leave and so phyllis calls jill who arrives telling jack that outsiders are not allowed to snoop through the files . `` i hired you ! `` he reminds her . security walks through the door . `` jack ! `` jill says . `` you have to leave the building now ! `` gloria goes to see john . she tells him how jill got her a ' real ' job as fashion consultant for jabot . he is so happy for her . she will be attending meetings in and out of jabot . `` i am so happy for you dina ! `` gloria turns to john in horror . `` you just called me dina ! `` she tells him . he tells her she is wrong . `` your name is gloria . `` john remembers his children , but not kevin and michael . `` i remember the way that you treated them ! they were so young ! `` john starts shouting at her . `` you ran off dina ! one day you were there and the next you were gone ! `` he pounds his fists on the table as he talks . later gloria asks the doctors if being in prison could be affecting her husband . she is told that could be the case . sharon is working in the lunchroom and phyllis comes in looking for nikki . `` you know phyllis nikki is better now so you should n't be here anymore . you think that you can just inject yourself in our lives anytime that you want ? `` phyllis will not apologize every time that she sees sharon for what happened . `` you are going to see me around town `` . sharon has a solution . `` then move ! `` sharon sees nick later and tells him that she does n't like the way that he pretends that thinks are back to normal . you are making plans with noah and that forces me to go along with it . she tells him that she knows that once he gets her back he will sneak around with phyllis . `` you are not innocent , `` she says . `` i know what you are doing and that is why i want a divorce ! `` |
will : will you be my wife ? gloria : i would love to marry you , william . oh , my ! oh ! michael ! lauren , would you please come in here for a moment ? michael : what ? gloria : william , uh ... just proposed and we 're getting married . lauren : congratulations ! will : i 'll do everything in my power to make your mother happy . lauren : say something , michael . i 've never seen my husband speechless like this . so congratulations from both of us . michael : i 'm overjoyed . will : thank you . gloria : is n't it something ? michael , william 's going to be your stepfather . michael : it 's ... maybe we can get together and grab our mitts and ... go out and toss a ball around . will : how about we just get a drink together instead ? michael : oh , that would be lovely . we 'll have lots of drinks , right ? gloria : well , i know that i really wan na go all out for this wedding , and give genoa city something they 've never seen before . will : whatever your heart desires . gloria : oh , william , i ca n't wait to marry you . and i ca n't wait to tell the whole world . [ scene_break ] jill : my mother has no right to interfere in my life this way . ji min : agreed . but she does have a right to her company . and right now , i 'm on the outs . jill : yeah , but you have done a brilliant job of turning jabot around . ji min : but the problem is that katherine does n't trust me . she thinks i was involved with jack from the start . jill : i do n't know . i think she 's making this personal . she 's doing it to get to me . ji min : i hate the fact that my situation has caused this conflict between you two . no , i ... i feel like it might be better for me to be outside of the jabot picture altogether . i have things online . i 'm looking at a small cosmetics company in thailand . jill : thailand ? colleen : excuse me ? um , can i get you guys anything else ? would you like dessert or coffee ? jill : no , no , no , thanks , colleen , we 're fine . colleen : all right , here 's the damage . ji min : thank you . colleen : thank you . jill : that 's it ? just like that ? you 're gon na take off for thailand ? ji min : do n't get excited . i 'd be saying good - bye to jabot , not to you . jill : i do n't think it has to be either / or . ji min : well , katherine does . jill : well , you just let me handle katherine . ji min : you really think you can change her mind ? jill : i 'm sure as hell gon na try . [ scene_break ] amber : you ca n't kick me off the show . i 'm exactly the kind of contestant you need . cane : she has an incredible sense of style . that alone should qualify her . woman : no can do . she 's related to one of the judges . we ca n't afford a hint of impropriety . amber : it 's a reality show ! impropriety is exactly what you need to have millions of viewers . okay , picture this -- i 'm in a disguise , no one recognizes me . jill does n't even recognize me ! and i get outed by an anonymous phone call . the whole world will be shocked to know that i 'm jill 's daughter - in - law . woman : and then we 'd have to let you go . cane : not necessarily . what other choice did she have then to hide her identity ? my mother is the evil judge . woman : uh , blunt is how we like to phrase it . cane : all right , then what happens when the blunt mother - in - law from hell has to judge her son 's sweet new wife ? amber : will jill abbott destroy her daughter - in - law 's career ? break up her son 's marriage ? cane : the audience will empathize with her . they 'll root for her and they 'll watch her week after week . amber : i love my husband , but i also love fashion . cane : but the question is , can she have both ? amber : trust me , they will tune in . woman : mmm . i 'm not so sure . amber : well , i am sure . and i know jill will go for it . [ scene_break ] jack : it would be my pleasure , thanks , sir . just spoke to the manager of the milwaukee brewers -- uh , where 's ben ? phyllis : i have n't seen him . jack : phyllis , what are you doing here ? phyllis : um , i am working . jack : you are on a leave of absence . phyllis : i am helping you with the campaign . jack : this is not a good idea . phyllis : well , i disagree . have you seen your web site ? it 's a wreck . you do n't even have your itinerary on here . how are your voters gon na hear you speak ? jack : i can have an assistant handle that . phyllis : please ? please , can i help you with the campaign ? i 'm -- i 'm actually begging you . i do n't have anything , jack . i - i have nothing to go home to . and when i 'm there , all i do is think of nick and obsess about this trial . please , i really , really , really , really wan na help you . jack : i have a campaign manager who 's gon na -- okay , against my better judgment , okay . phyllis : thank you . you wo n't be sorry ! you wo n't be sorry . okay , listen , here , um , are some -- some notes and see if they work out with your calendar . sharon : um , i 've been asked to speak at the businesswomen 's luncheon next week and -- in green bay ... what is she doing here ? phyllis : hey , sharon . jack : phyllis is here to help me with a few things on the campaign . phyllis : yep . and i 'm ... getting ready for my big date with the grand jury . sharon : oh , you 're not the only one . phyllis : coffee , anyone ? jack : no , no , i 'm good . thanks . phyllis : okay . jack : so , green bay ? wow ! you think you 'll do it ? sharon : yeah , i 'm gon na ask your campaign manager about it first . jack ... having her work here -- jack : i know ... is a terrible idea . [ scene_break ] nikki : okay , follow up on the environmental impact report and call harmon again at the department of transportation . if we do n't have an answer by the end of the day , i 'm gon na get the lawyers on it . victoria : got it . ( cell phone ringing ) nikki : nikki newman . oh , i 'm sorry . i completely forgot . i 'll be right there . look , is there anything else that 's pressing , 'cause i 'm late for a meeting . victoria : no , go , go . go , we 'll catch up later . nikki : okay . brad : we need to talk . now . victoria : can it wait ? i 'm busy . brad : yeah , you 're busy , all right . but somehow you found time to have me investigated by j.t . why do n't i hire someone to dig up dirt on you ? see how you 'd react . victoria : well , go right ahead . i have nothing to hide . brad : did you give him my password ? is he still looking at my e - mails ? i mean , how far did you to go did you two go with this ? victoria : far enough to find out you slept with sharon . brad : once . victoria : oh , well , pat yourself on the back for not doing it again . it must 've been really hard to resist the temptation . brad : you betrayed me . victoria : well , now we 're even . [ scene_break ] phyllis : where 's your energy plan ? where 's your environmental clean - up proposal ? sharon : he just stepped out . can i take a message ? phyllis : how do you expect the voters to know your stance ? jack : i do n't have a position on clean - up proposal yet . we 're still looking at our options . ( cell phone ringing ) phyllis : phyllis newman . oh , yes , yes , yes , i 'll be right there . that was the nursery . i have 'em call me when summer 's crying . i 'll be right back . sharon : okay , i 'll tell him . bye . you feel sorry for her ? is that it ? jack : she just lost her job and her husband and could lose her daughter if she goes to jail . sharon : she did that to herself . jack : she needs a friend right now . sharon : and you have to be that for her ? even though she 's a huge liability to your campaign ? jack : yes . sharon : she could be indicted on felony charges . and tomorrow i have to speak before a grand jury because your friend is a blackmailer . [ scene_break ] phyllis : these elevators take forever . all you have to do tomorrow is not remember . brad : what i 'm not doing is having this conversation with you . phyllis : love this . none of this would 've happened if you and sharon had n't slept together in the first place . brad : oh , that 's right . we forced you to blackmail us . typical phyllis , blaming everyone else for your mistakes . phyllis : are you coming ? brad : i 'll take the stairs . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) j.t . 's voice message : leave a message and i 'll get back to you as soon as possible . victoria : hi , it 's me . me being , uh , victoria . uh , call me -- call me when you get this . it 's important . [ scene_break ] michael : hmm . so you 're sure you 're ready for this ? you 're about to be inundated by swatches and place settings and cake tastings and ... wedding videos of people you have n't met yet . gloria : lauren , i would love to have a real church wedding . will : well , my first wife and i had a very simple wedding . i was in law school then . we could n't really afford anything grand , so ... i 'm kinda looking forward to this . lauren : are you sure that 's not a little too much ? gloria : not at all . michael : are we going to enjoy being on opposite ends of the grand jury tomorrow ? will : is that a trick question ? michael : i 've never been up against my mother 's fiancé . will : first for me , too . lauren : so tomorrow i 'm gon na take you to the bridal department at fenmore 's and we are gon na find you something fantastic . michael : you could always drop the case , save the taxpayers a few pennies . will : we 've been over this . not gon na happen . gloria : do you remember that dress that melaina trump wore ? the one with the 13-foot train and the 16-foot veil ? lauren : oh , yeah , that dior that weighed 50 pounds ? gloria : and 1,500 crystal rhinestones and pearls . michael : your case is too weak to win . do n't you want to keep your conviction record ? will : if you 're so sure , why are you so worried ? if the case is weak , the jury wo n't indict . lauren : oh , but , gloria , that thing cost a fortune ! gloria : and william can afford it . lauren : what ? ( p.d.a . beeping ) will : sorry . ah . i hate to propose and run , but , um . i 've got a lunch meeting at the athletic club . gloria : honey , do n't you worry about a thing . lauren : we 're gon na plan a dinner , okay ? just the four of us and kevin , to celebrate . will : well , i look forward to it . see you soon , counselor . michael : bye . will : i am a lucky man . gloria : i 'm the lucky one . i 'll see you soon . will : yeah . gloria : does it get any better than that ? i am going to be mrs. william bardwell , and a judge on `` extreme catwalk . `` ( knock on door ) gloria : he must 've forgotten something . william ? man : gloria abbott ? gloria : yes ? man : you 've been served . michael : what ? what ? gloria : what is this ? michael : oh , well , what do you know ? things just did get better . you are being compelled to submit for a d.n.a . test by the district attorney 's office . [ scene_break ] cane : i 'm telling you , the producer was all over it . woman : yeah , that 's right , she 's married to jill abbott 's son . amber : what if they still say no ? cane : the evil mother - in - law idea was a corker . i would put money on this . amber : okay , we do n't have money to put on anything . cane : but we will if you land the deal . amber : well , it would be nice , but you know , that 's not what this is about . see , no matter what i did , it was never good enough for the forresters . see , i wan na show them . i wan na show everyone who never thought i 'd amount to anything . cane : your friends in furnace creek , too ? woman : well , that 's the idea -- play up the connection . amber : frenemies . like deirdre -- she was the captain of the cheerleading squad . see , i aced the tryouts , but i could n't afford a uniform , so deirdre trashed me . and whatever deirdre said was right by everyone else . cane : why 'd you care ? amber : because i was a kid . i wanted to be accepted . now i just want deirdre to see me on tv with my super successful husband . cane : and do n't forget his smokin ' hot wife . woman : okay , i 'll tell her . so they 're gon na run it by the network , but as of this moment , you 're off the show . [ scene_break ] jill : hey , now that the trip is canceled , i can do `` extreme catwalk . `` ji min : good . i knew you were excited about it . jill : i am . ji min : it 's gon na be great publicity for the company and , well , it 's always good to go out on a high note . will : hello , you two . ji min : hello . jill : hello , william . will : how are you both doing this lovely day ? ji min : splendid . jill : well , you look very cheerful . will : actually , i 'm engaged . jill : wow . and who 's the lucky woman ? ji min : let me guess . gloria ? will : can you believe she said yes ? jill : yeah , i can believe she said yes . ji min : congratulations . jill : i wish you the very best , william . will : thank you . enjoy your lunch . jill : mmm . will : excuse me . jill : oh , that poor man . it 's all my fault he 's getting married . ji min : how ? jill : well , if he had n't walked in on you and me the other night -- ji min : um , do you regret it ? jill : only that he walked in . i 'm surprised he even speaks to me after what he saw , though . ji min : well , it was quite a show . jill : oh , great . here 's gloria . i understand that congratulations are in order . gloria : thank you ! have you seen my future husband ? jill : yes , your future husband is right over there . gloria : excuse me . will : hi . gloria : william , i 've changed my mind about the wedding . will : you do n't wan na get married ? gloria : of course , i do ! i just do n't wan na wait . let 's run away and get married right now ! [ scene_break ] michael : fenmore is lying in his crib talking to his stuffed animals . lauren : i 'm worried . michael : oh , it 's just a phase . he 'll grow out of it . lauren : gloria . you saw the way she flew out of here . i mean , what if she does something foolish ? michael : well , the odds are in her favor . lauren : is there some way that you could get out of giving her d.n.a . sample ? michael : well , let 's see , the district attorney could drop the case . but we both know that he 's not the kind to give up . [ scene_break ] jack : believe me , it will be our pleasure . thanks , bill . get yourself a new dress at fenmore 's . sharon : why ? what 's the occasion ? jack : the realty association 's annual formal dinner . i am the keynote speaker . you will be sitting at the dais . and we are on the rubber chicken circuit . sharon : oh , my gosh ! jack , that is fantastic ! jack : hey ... hey ... you 're gon na do fine tomorrow . sharon : i have to tell the grand jury that i slept with a married man . whoo- hoo ! jack : i do n't think they 're going to find it the great scandal that you 're worried they will . sharon : i 'm not worried about myself , jack . i 'm worried about this campaign . jack : hey , take that off your mind . it is my turn to look out for you for a while . phyllis : okay , i 'm back . jack : hey , how 's , uh , summer ? phyllis : oh , she 's great . she loves playing with her big brother . sharon : yeah , noah feels the same way . phyllis : oh , good . you know , sharon , no matter what happens to me , i want our kids to always be close . ( knock on door ) jack : uh , oh , i got ta go . um , i 'm on my phone if you need me for anything . sharon : okay , i 'll see you later . jack : coming ! sharon : you should n't be here . it is n't good for my husband 's campaign . phyllis : listen , if i could take it all back , i would . sharon : just make sure that you do n't hurt jack . he really wants that senate seat . and everything we do reflects on him , so if you really care about jack , if you really wan na help , you 'll just leave him alone and stop thinking about yourself . phyllis : oh , okay . i 'll think about it . [ scene_break ] nikki : if you could please take care of this right away . woman : absolutely . nikki : thank you . woman : oh , there you are , phyllis . i had a question for you about the mother 's day ad . nikki : uh , just a minute . she does n't work at n.v.p . anymore . woman : but i thought , she 's here , so -- nikki : any business related questions should be posed to me . nothing should be run by phyllis . [ scene_break ] j.t . 's voice : this is j.t . hellstrom , i 'm unable to take your call . leave a message and i 'll get back to you as soon as possible . victoria : hi , it 's victoria . uh ... i have your pen . uh , that 's not why i 'm calling , though . um ... did i say before on my message that it 's important for you to call me back ? it 's important . call me . [ scene_break ] j.t . : your wife is n't here . brad : you 're a piece of work . j.t . : here we go again . you 're upset at me and i 'm nowhere near your wife . brad : stay away from my wife and my daughter . j.t . : well , that 's fine . if you have n't noticed , colleen and i do n't even talk to each other anymore . brad : really ? then how 'd she know i was being investigated ? j.t . : i do n't know . that 's news to me . brad : she knows i slept with sharon . j.t . : well , then your daughter knows you 're a liar . brad : j.t . , you 're not the sharpest tool in the shed , but you should know better than to push me . i know exactly what you 're doing . j.t . : you 're just upset because everybody knows you cheated on your wife . brad : yeah , and you love that , do n't you ? because you want her for yourself . but that ai n't gon na happen . not as long as i 'm around . stay away from my wife . [ scene_break ] phyllis : hey , sharon , how do you feel about me putting pictures of you and noah with jack on the web site ? nikki : are you still here ? phyllis : yeah , i 'm still here . i 'm working on jack 's campaign . nikki : no kidding . wow , that 's the best news i 've heard all day . i ca n't lose . phyllis : what did i do to her ? sharon : welcome to the club . [ scene_break ] jill : are they worried that i wo n't be able to be objective ? ji min : well , the audience might think the show is fixed . amber : i gave the producer some great ideas about how to get around it . jill : oh , such as ? cane : the mother - in - law from hell who 's out to destroy her son 's marriage . jill : that 's great . i 'm gon na call them . ( cell phone ringing ) amber : would you ? jill : of course i would . [ cane answers his cell phone ] cane : cane here . jill : yes , this is jill abbott , is she in ? cane : yeah , um ... we already talked about the prefab metal trusses . jill : hi , yeah . listen , i 'm just standing here with amber and -- cane : well , send me all the paperwork , all right ? we 'll get started . jill : yeah , but i 'm sure we can work something out . i 'd hate for her to miss this opportunity . cane : all right , thanks . jill : really ? cane : okay , bye . jill : okay . thanks , bye . they 're waiting for the final word from the network . it does n't look good , though . sorry . amber : oh . okay . well , thanks for trying . i 'm officially depressed . um ... i need something sweet . let 's go , babe . cane : thank you . jill : i 'm sorry . ji min : chin up . jill : oh , i feel bad . ji min : about the d.a . ? jill : about everything . what ? ji min : well , i might be able to make you feel a little better . jill : oh , whoa , big boy . not today . people walk in here with camera phones ? ji min : mmm . ji min : well , you know , this might be the last time we 're in the boardroom together . might as well make it memorable . ( cell phone ringing ) jill : hello ? yes , dr. acosta . oh , good , that 's great news . that 's really odd . i do n't take any hormone replacement . i do n't take any libido enhancers either . yeah , yeah , no , i will . thank you . thank you . ji min : libido enhancers ? i do n't think you need any of those . jill : no , i do n't . i do n't . i hope it stays that way . it 's just that my yearly physical results showed that i have enhanced hormone levels . ji min : well , do you take yam or any other supplements ? jill : how do you know about yam ? ji min : i 'm a chemist . jill : yes , that 's right , you 're a chemist . all right , as a chemist , they mix up bloodwork in the lab all the time , do n't they ? ji min : occasionally . do you , uh , drink herbal teas ? jill : only earl grey and coffee . you know something ? i had my physical the day after you and i , you know ... something must 've been going on with my hormones then . ji min : well , god bless those hormone receptors in the brain . [ jill remembering ] gloria : oh , and i think everything 's all set up for you . we have some snacks , the files have been pulled and of course , drinks . decaf for mr. kim and regular coffee for jill . jill : it is definitely hot in here . ji min : yeah . will : jill ? ! jill : william ! oh ... [ scene_break ] will : i can move a few things around on my calendar . can you wait till tomorrow to get married ? gloria : well , i 'm shooting `` extreme catwalk `` tomorrow , but we can leave as soon as i 'm finished . will : yeah . right after you give your d.n.a . sample . gloria : i 'll do that when we get back . will : it 'll only take a couple of minutes . i 'd like to get it over and done with . gloria : me , too , but i 'm gon na be so busy tomorrow with the show and getting married . you want me to worry about that on our wedding day ? will : my point exactly . what better present ? you 'll be free of worry , i 'll solve the case , and we 'll go off and live happily ever after . gloria : you 're so sweet . [ scene_break ] sharon : it 'll never get better , you know . phyllis : great . sharon : yeah , after nick and i divorced , i still always felt like i was married to his mom . phyllis : that 's another thing i like about working on jack 's campaign -- you get to trash the opponent and it 's all justified . sharon : well , so hitting her with a truck is n't ? phyllis : you have my full support on that . listen , sharon , as trite as it sounds , i 'm ... i 'm truly sorry that you have to go in front of the grand jury tomorrow . i know it 's gon na be a difficult day for you . sharon : you do ? phyllis : yeah . i know it 's the anniversary of cassie 's death . nick was gon na do something special for her . sharon : well , now they 're both gone . phyllis : yeah . well , they 're probably doing something special together now . jack : am i gon na have to build another break room ? phyllis : no , no , not today . we 're fine . excuse me . jack : uh ... what was that about ? sharon : nikki newman . jack : well , there 's one thing the two of you can agree on . sharon : yeah . you 're a different story , though . she may mean well , but i would n't put too much faith in phyllis if i were you . i do n't wan na see you get hurt again . [ scene_break ] ji min : did you find anything in gloria 's office ? jill : a calendar . ji min : well , we 're gon na need more than that . jill : we have it . a handwritten note dated before my physical -- the same night that we ... ji min : we could n't resist each other . jill : yes . ji min : well , say gloria goes to the doctor , she gets a prescription for libido enhancers , how do we prove it ? jill : she wrote down the doctor 's phone number . okay ... jill : ( imitating gloria ) yes , this is gloria abbott . is dr. marx in , please ? thank you ! ji min : what are you going to say ? jill : oh , yes , hi , dr. marx , this is gloria . now , i 'm fine . i mean , as well as can be expected . do you remember that little problem i told you about a couple weeks ago ? yes , well , it 's really embarrassing , but i was wondering if i could possibly have a refill on my prescription ? oh , thank you ! you are a doll ! thank you , doctor ! ji min : well , did he say what it was ? jill : ( normal voice ) no , but it 's being refilled right now . ji min : well , what are we waiting for ? let 's get the hell out of here . jill : you know what ? that would be too suspicious . you just sit tight and i will be right back . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone ringing ) j.t . : hello ? victoria : finally ! j.t . : hey , friend , you could 've warned me . victoria : i tried . you did n't pick up your phone . what happened with brad ? j.t . : well , uh , no punches were thrown . close , though . maybe a bruised ego , but do n't worry , not mine . victoria : ( sighs ) i apologize for my husband 's behavior . j.t . : well , i 'm gon na need more than that . can you apologize for his lousy basketball attire ? i mean , honestly , what kind of a moron comes onto a basketball court wearing a suit and tie ? victoria : you got me . j.t . : i 'm glad you still got your sense of humor . hey , i got ta run . victoria : from who ? brad again ? j.t . : i 'll call you later . victoria : all right , i 'll be waiting , as usual . brad : oh , let me guess . that was j.t . victoria : you just had to go and confront him , did n't you ? brad : the guy needs to learn a lesson . i want him to stay away from you . victoria : well , that 's not your call . brad : he should n't have told you about sharon and me . victoria : no , you should have . you know , i paid good money for that information . brad : yeah . well , job 's done . time to send your hired hand back where he belongs . victoria : he 's not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] j.t . : come with me . colleen : i 'm working . let go of my arm . j.t . : first explain to me why you told your father about my investigation . colleen : i do n't owe you anything , j.t . j.t . : you had no right to tell brad . colleen : my father has every right to know that you 're trying to break up his marriage . j.t . : it 's ridiculous and you know that . colleen : no , it 's ridiculous that you 're trying to blame me for your actions . j.t . : colleen , stay out of my business , okay ? colleen : actually , j.t . , i can do better . i 'll stay out of your life and please stay out of mine . [ scene_break ] will : no , no , no , that 's okay . we 'll just , uh , we 'll just reschedule . yeah . yeah . bye . um ... we 're not having lunch after all . could i get a check for the iced tea ? colleen : oh , no , that 's on the house . will : thanks . here you go . colleen : oh , thank you ! will : you 're welcome . michael : hi , colleen . colleen : excuse me . hi . will : you just missed your mother . michael : well , too bad . anyway , i needed a chance to talk to you alone . will : has your client decided to confess ? michael : look , whatever your approach it is going to be extremely difficult to convict the newly - minted widow of nicholas newman . will : so you say . we 'll let the courts decide . [ scene_break ] brad : hey . you see phyllis walking around here today ? the woman has not a shred of integrity . sharon : she 's working on jack 's campaign . brad : he 's letting her ? sharon : yeah , he feels sorry for her . and you know , to tell you the truth , so do i . brad : she was blackmailing you , remember ? sharon : what are you going to say in front of the grand jury ? brad : i do n't know what i 'm going to say . jack pressuring you ? sharon : no , he 's being supportive . brad : unlike victoria . [ scene_break ] victoria : oh , colleen ! good , um ... have you seen j.t . ? colleen : why , do you have another job assignment for him ? victoria : what ? colleen : i do n't really think there 's anything else to dig up about my father . you 're wasting your money . i know that you had my father investigated . victoria : who told you ? colleen : that does n't matter . after all we 've been through , you 're spying on your husband ? victoria : it 's a little more complicated than that . colleen : well , feel free to explain . victoria : this is between your father and me , all right ? it would be -- it would be inappropriate to discuss . colleen : not anymore inappropriate than going behind my father 's back . victoria : i 'm ... i 'm an idiot . j.t . : no , no , that role is currently being filled by your husband . victoria : you know , i thought that my marriage was solid . j.t . : can i retract that that statement ? victoria : and you know what ? i thought friends were supposed to be helpful and supportive . j.t . : i am . i am . all of that . lose the guy . victoria : yeah . this marriage is not working . [ scene_break ] amber : we 're waiting to hear if i 'm on the show . woman : what do you mean we do n't have a photographer tomorrow ? cane : look , i understand that , mate , but i ca n't do anything until the surveyor 's report hits my desk . woman : get him a check . take it over there yourself if you have to . cane : all right , okay . all right , mate , i 'll talk to you later . woman : i have another call coming in . cane : all right . woman : hello ? amber : hold on , hold on , maybe this is it . woman : okay . okay . mm - hmm . yeah , i think so , too . okay , i 'll tell her . amber : oh , my god ! i 'll call you back ! woman : the network loved your ideas . cane : oh ! you will blow 'em away . amber : oh , i am gon na make the judges and the public love me ! [ scene_break ] jill : i got the prescription . ji min : what did you find ? jill : look for yourself . ji min : oh , good lord ! jill : we were right . gloria dosed us with libido enhancer . [ scene_break ] gloria : i can always wear the leopard . lauren : it 's very you . gloria : yes , it is , but how about red to draw attention ? lauren : i do n't think you need a suit for that . michael : oh , picking out wedding clothes ? lauren : no , we 're trying to decide what gloria should wear on `` extreme catwalk . `` i 'm glad you 're here , because we need a man 's opinion . michael : oh , what , no orange jumpsuit ? you might as well get used to wearing one of those . lauren : michael ? gloria : that 's not funny , michael . i could n't get william to postpone the test . michael : oh , big surprise . you ever think of maybe , what , uh , telling him the truth ? gloria : and ruin my wedding ? lauren : gloria , john forgave you when you told him the truth . gloria : that was different , lauren . i was n't facing prison . how long does it take to get d.n.a . test results back ? michael : it depends on the lab . gloria : i think it would be pretty awful if i got pulled out of the judge 's chair in handcuffs . michael : yeah , well , it sounds like great reality television to me ! [ scene_break ] brad : what , do you like torturing us ? what are you still doing here ? phyllis : i 'm working . brad : you were escorted off the premises . phyllis : jack is renting space out and since i 'm working on his campaign ... brad : wow , i did n't think it was possible . my opinion of him just got even lower . let me guess , he 's keeping you busy . phyllis : this trial is going to affect a lot of people . brad : yeah , starting with you . phyllis : i kept my end of the bargain . i did not tell your wife about your affair . brad : so you could continue to hold it over my head . phyllis : this is not about me , brad . i have a daughter . i 'm all she has left . brad : she 'd be better off without you . phyllis : are you really that heartless ? who will raise summer if i go to prison ? nikki : well , you do n't have to worry about that , phyllis . i 'll take her . in fact , i 'd love to raise my granddaughter . [ scene_break ] victoria : i 'm really sorry brad came after you like that . j.t . : are you apologizing for him again ? victoria : i ca n't really help it . i feel like i have to . j.t . : did you ever notice that he enunciates when he gets mad ? victoria : he does . j.t . : he tried scaring the hell out of me when i first started dating colleen by doing that . victoria : hey , how did she find out that i hired you ? j.t . : i do n't know . victoria : well ... maybe we should cool it for a while . you know , i do n't want you getting beat up or anything . j.t . : i 'm glad he confronted me . victoria : because ? j.t . : it made me realize how i feel about you . j.t . : we should be together . victoria : you do n't mean that . you ... you just think you do . i mean ... it 's just a rebound thing . j.t . : right . victoria : we 're friends . j.t . : yeah , yeah , we 're friends , just like you got a great marriage . come on , there 's something between us and you know it . [ next_on ] kay : i am making you c.e.o . of jabot . ji min : what ? victoria : we turned to each other for comfort and ... that 's all it was . david : your husband should be here , supporting you . nikki : victor thinks of himself first . | amber schemes her way onto extreme catwalk . jill and ji min realize that gloria drugged them . gloria accepts william 's proposal and moments later is served with a subpoena for her dna . she tells william she wants to move up the wedding to put off the test but he wants her to get the test before they leave . jack lets phyllis keep working on his campaign because he feels bad for her . phyllis and sharon commiserate over a common enemy- nikki . sharon admits to brad that she feels sorry for phyllis too . brad tells phyllis she only has herself to blame for what 's going on . brad confronts victoria and later jt about investigating him . colleen tells victoria she knows what she did and she thinks it is wrong . later jt confronts colleen about telling brad about him . he tells her to stay out of his life . she says she would be happy to . jt tells victoria that he has feelings for her and they should be together . |
lily : please , please , please , please . cane : hey , uh , the doctor called . your prescription 's ready , so i 'll go and pick it up for you , and , um , hey , i found this . lily : my passport ! oh , my gosh . thank god . i was so scared i 'd have to call aunt liv and tell her to cancel my flight . cane : you know , i wish you would . lily : ( sighs ) i know . i - i wish that we had more time together before i had to jump on a plane and fly to france . i hate leaving you . but the trial start tomorrow , you know ? and there 's no way i can pass up that opportunity . cane : you know there is . just ... lily : ( sighs ) cane : all you got to do is use the stem cells from the twins . lily : look , stop , okay ? i 'm not gon na jeopardize their health . even if i changed my mind , mac would never even give permission , all right ? so please just let it go . [ scene_break ] devon : ( sighs ) all right , now see , this is good right here , because if i 'm gon na be your assistant , i have to know how you like your coffee , right ? malcolm : ( laughs ) oh , no , you gon na be learnin ' a whole lot more than that . devon : oh , yeah ? malcolm : yeah , man , i 'm puttin ' you through photography boot camp . devon : mm . bring it on . ( chuckles ) neil : whoa . devon : hey , how you doin ' , neil ? why do n't you , uh , why do n't you pull up a seat and join us ? neil : no , that 's okay . thanks . appreciate it . so , malcolm , uh , devon told me about your plan to hire him after graduation . malcolm : yeah . yep . think it 's gon na work out great . neil : for you maybe . malcolm : well , i mean , i doubt that i 'll be able to keep him for long when everyone finds out how ridiculously talented he is . devon : ( chuckles ) malcolm : have -- have you played him some of the tracks you 've laid down ? devon : yeah . neil : malcolm , you do n't need to tell me how talented my son is . malcolm : then why is it that you have such a problem with him following his dreams ? neil : music is a tough business . you know , plenty of talented people never get their big break for reasons beyond their control . so if he took that position in townsend and the other one fell through , he 'd have a career . you know what that is , right ? he can support his family . devon : ( clears throat ) neil : and ten years from now , if he 's still doin ' a menial job , you know , the kind where he has to ask people , `` you want some fries with that burger ? `` he 'll have his uncle malcolm to thank for that . devon : okay , all right , guys , time out here . malcolm : ( sighs ) devon : i 'm sittin ' right in front of you , okay ? and i made up my mind . if it 's a mistake , then you know what ? it 's my mistake , and i will own it . neil : hey , you know what ? not one of us is better off for you being here . malcolm : ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) wow . [ scene_break ] chloe : okay , so what 's the plan ? chance : breakfast . i called ahead , and i ordered your favorite quiche ... chloe : mm - hmm . chance : and i got you -- you ready for this ? some sticky buns . chloe : okay , and then what ? chance : um ... chloe : come on . come on . i - i want to know what my surprise is . just tell me what my surprise is . chance : chloe , that -- that is the surprise . i mean , we 're doing breakfast . chloe : oh , okay . chance : are you disappointed ? chloe : no . no . ( sighs ) yeah . ( chuckles ) chance : ( groans ) chloe : yeah , i am . you 've kind of built up my expectations . and your girlfriend 's missing you like crazy , and you say that you 're gon na make up for lost time , and , you know , i was kind of expecting ... chance : ( sighs ) chloe : something more than carbo - loading . chance : right . so what you 're saying is this is a failure ? chloe : no . chance : this is like an epic failure on my part . chloe : no , no , no , no . i ... i love you , and i love breakfast , and i love sticky buns . i love it . come on . chance : are you sure ? chloe : yes . chance : you 're sure ? chloe : yeah . it 's -- yes . chance : okay . all right . let 's go . unh - unh . chloe : what ? come on , what are you doing ? what ? what are you doing ? chance : oh , i did n't tell you the best part . we 're doing breakfast but ... in bed . chloe : ( groans ) chance : mm - hmm . come on . come on . chloe : very good . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] heather : ( sighs ) how 's aunt patty ? paul : well , um , they wo n't allow me to see her until they complete their initial evaluation . heather : hmm . have you spoken to her new doctors ? paul : yeah . they say she 's adjusting well , but i want to see for myself . heather : i 'm impressed the way you 've stood by her . paul : eh , do n't be . i failed her ... and emily . [ scene_break ] emily : ( sighs ) jack : hey . emily : hi , jack . jack : thanks for agreeing to meet with me . emily : mm . i almost cancelled . i was n't feeling very well . jack : i hope it 's not this bug that 's going around . emily : no . i never thought i would say this , but i 'm going through withdrawals from the drugs that patty and dr. jasper prescribed . jack : ( sighs ) emily : ( sighs ) jack : how can i help ? tell me . emily : well , we ca n't change the past , so i just have to deal with it and move forward . jack : you think we could try doing that together ? emily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chance : yeah , o - okay . um , thank you . yes . i - i will take care of it when i get there . all right , bye . chloe : okay , well , this is another first . chance : uh , what 's that ? chloe : first time in a hotel room . chance : true . right . chloe : mm - hmm . chance : come on . let 's go . owen : chance , you have a moment ? chance : yeah . yeah . i ... i sure do . uh , one second . head up to the room , and i will be there shortly . i promise . chloe : hurry up . chance : i do . chloe : go . chance : okay . all right . bye . chloe : bye . chance : uh , yes , sir ? chloe : ( sighs ) ( groans ) [ scene_break ] emily : i - i must have left my phone upstairs . if you 'll excuse me for just a second . jack : ( stammers ) no , i 'll go with you . emily : no , i 'll be right back . it 's okay . you stay . no . jack : no , no , i 'm happy to come . paul : sorry to intrude . heather : we -- we just wanted to check and see how you 're doing . emily : i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm feeling better every day . and i just -- i want to let you know how much i appreciate you running that d.n.a . test for me . heather : oh , well , i 'm obviously so glad i did . but , of course , jack figured out who you were before the results came back . emily : well , yes , but you figured it out first . you believed me . paul : i - i want you to know how deeply sorry i am and how grateful . you saved patty 's life that night at the hospital after she left you for dead . emily : i - i really ca n't deal with this right now . heather : oh , of course . uh , we -- we understand . paul : please , if there is ever anything i can do for you -- emily : i do n't think so . if you 'll excuse me , okay ? jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] mac : daniel ? hi . daniel : hey . mac : you looking for inspiration ? daniel : yeah , something like that . ( chuckles ) mac : i heard about amber leaving . i 'm sorry . daniel : what are you gon na do , right ? she had a choice to make , and she made it . mac : it could n't have been easy though . she knew this little boy from infancy , right ? daniel : since the day he was born . mac : and he had no one else ? daniel : nah . she just felt like she could n't turn her back on him . mac : she left her job , her friends , her husband that she loved . daniel : ( sighs ) yeah . for a kid that she had n't seen in years . mac : it 's not a reflection on you . it 's maternal instinct . it 's built in . daniel : well , i guess you 'd know something about that now , would n't you ? mac : ( chuckles ) i guess so . [ scene_break ] lily : ( laughs ) humphrey , you silly . oh , you want to come with mommy ? huh ? oh , i wish you could . but you have to stay here , okay ? take care of daddy . oh , yes . keep him from getting lonely . all right ? i 'll be back soon , okay ? and maybe i 'll even have enough energy to take you on walks again , okay ? ( knock on door ) lily : it 's open . olivia : hi . lily : hi . you ready ? ( humphrey whines ) lily : um ... i 'm getting there . neil : mm , thanks . appreciate it . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) neil : hey . how 's my girl ? lily : uh , i 'm okay , but i need to see you , so can you come over ? neil : lily , what 's the matter ? lily : nothing . i - it 's not bad news . i promise . but , um , i 'm trying to reach devon . have you heard from him ? he 's not answering his phone . neil : uh , he -- he -- he 's here with me . uh , we 'll -- we 'll -- we 'll -- we 'll come right over . lily : okay . well , the sooner , the better . neil : you got it . bye - bye . hey , kid , you need to come with me . devon : you know what ? hey , come on , neil . you ca n't be doing this . i made my decision , all right ? i told you . neil : it 's not about that . malcolm : is it lily ? neil : she called . she wants to see us right away . devon : well , what 's going on ? neil : she did n't say . she only asked for devon and me . malcolm : so what are you saying ? she does n't want me there ? neil : did she call you ? come on . devon : i 'll ... i 'll keep you up - to - date , all right ? malcolm : all right , yeah . cane : ( sighs ) hey . malcolm : hey , cane . um , neil just got a call from lily . cane : yeah . yeah . she 's , uh , she 's leaving . she just wants to say good - bye to you . malcolm : where is she going ? cane : um , a clinical trial in france . malcolm : france ? cane : yeah . yeah . o - olivia got her into this trial in the last minute . malcolm : well , you -- you do n't seem happy . i mean ... cane : the research on this , uh , well , it 's not as promising as the trial we talked about here , so ... malcolm : you mean the one where they would use the babies ' stem cells ? cane : uh - huh . that one . malcolm : well , that must be why she did n't want me there . she probably figured i 'd try to change her mind . cane : no , no , no , no . that 's -- that 's my fault . i 'm sorry , man . i should have called you . but i 've just got some stuff on my mind . that 's it . i 'm sorry . malcolm : then i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na head over there . cane : oh , hey , man , do -- do me a favor . when you go , could you give this to her ? this is her medicine . appreciate it . malcolm : yeah . what , you -- you 're not comin ' back now ? cane : no , i - i ca n't . i got a -- i got a meeting i got ta take here . i , um , it 's a -- it 's a lawyer . i got ta meet a lawyer . malcolm : oh , okay . uh , you trying to get them to grant you permission to go with her ? cane : uh , no , no . it 's -- it 's , um , it 's not a , uh , immigration lawyer . malcolm , i am praying that lily 's treatment in france goes well , 'cause if it does n't , i am going to sue mackenzie for the amniotic fluid . [ scene_break ] neil : okay , so then this tr -- thanks . this trial , it 's the same basic concept as the other one you were considering ? olivia : yes , except these doctors are gon na be using adult stem cells . neil : well , how do the adult and -- and fetal stem cells differ in terms of -- lily : well , dad , we do n't have time to get into the science of it all , 'cause we have a plane to catch . devon : a plane to ca -- you guys are leaving today ? olivia : she starts treatment tomorrow . neil : tomorr -- how did you manage that ? olivia : well , i would n't take no for an answer . lily : ( chuckles ) i 'm so glad to have you on my side . devon : yeah . wow . uh , do you want me to take humphrey , huh ? lily : no , actually , it 's okay , 'cause cane 's staying here . he ca n't leave the country . otherwise immigration wo n't let him back in so ... neil : well , that may be the bad news , but the good news is i can come with you . devon : yeah , me , too . lily : well ... ( chuckles ) you guys , i do n't need an entourage , okay ? i have aunt liv . and plus , you ca n't miss devon 's graduation . devon : oh , no , of course we can . lily : well , no , just come out after for a visit . neil : um , all right , n - now if you need me , right , you pick up the phone , and you call me immediately . i - i 'll be right there . all right ? i - if she needs me , then you call me . devon : do you have any music for the plane ride ? lily : i actually did n't even think of that . ( chuckles ) devon : no ? well , how about i download some for you ? it 'll be your going - away present . can i use your laptop ? lily : yeah . it 's over here . i 'll show you . devon : okay . neil : ( quietly ) hey , liv , is she right ? olivia : ( sighs ) neil : is this research study the perfect solution ? olivia : it 's the best option , considering she does n't want to use the stem cells from the twins . i mean , it 's a long shot . neil : yeah . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , i ca n't relate . i see the lengths that people are willing to go to to have kids , like lily . whereas me , i mean , i 've spent my entire adult life trying not to . mac : which is good , because if you 're not ready , you should n't . daniel : ( sighs ) do you think it 's selfish , though , you know , because amber wanted it so bad ? mac : no , i think it 's selfish to have a baby to save a marriage . sometimes you have to do what you feel in your heart is right even if the people you love do n't understand . daniel : you mean like the surrogate thing , right ? 'cause i know billy did n't want you to do that , and then you did , and you guys broke up over it . and look , if lily makes it through this , it 's because of you . mac : do n't say that . daniel : no , i 'm serious . that 's the truth . she 's fighting harder than ever to survive for those babies , and you gave her that . mac : okay , stop . okay , stop . i 'm -- i 'm not nearly as selfless as you think i am . [ scene_break ] cane : mrs. greer ? how are you ? mrs. greer : mr. ashby . cane : yes , ma'am . mrs. greer : nice to meet you . cane : you , too , and this is , uh , malcolm winters . this is my wife 's -- malcolm : father . i 'm completely on board if i can help in any way . cane : hey , why do n't you stay , sit down with us , and we 'll talk about this ? come on . let 's take a seat . mrs. greer : mm - hmm . cane : so did you have a chance to go , uh , go over the legal precedent we talked about ? mrs. greer : there is n't much that would apply . the law is sometimes slow to catch up to medical technology . and yours is such an unusual case . cane : yeah , uh , what i need to know is what are my and my wife 's rights when it comes to making med -- medical decisions regarding the , uh , the babies ? mrs. greer : more specifically , regarding their amniotic fluid . cane : yes , ma'am . malcolm : yeah , and that belongs to cane and lily just as much as the babies , right ? mrs. greer : well , we can certainly make that argument . cane : okay , we can make the argument , but could we win the argument in court ? mrs. greer : no guarantees , but i think there 's a good chance . cane : good . ( knocks on table ) that is what i wanted to hear , because i think my wife 's life is gon na depend on this . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) jack : hey , you did n't come back . i was worried you felt worse . emily : i think someone 's been in my room . jack : why would you think that ? emily : well , things have been moved . not -- not a lot . just in different places than i -- jack : well , it 's hard to keep track of exactly where you left things . emily : no , i 've been paying special attention . ( sighs ) jack , i think someone 's been following me . okay , i - i know . i know paranoia 's a symptom of withdrawal from my antipsychotics , but i left my car locked . it was locked the other day while i was with a patient , and when i came back , it was open . jack : was anything missing ? emily : no . oh . woman : may i clean your room ? emily : um , not just yet . can i ask you , were you in here earlier ? woman : no , ma'am . jack : did you maybe see anyone come or go from this room ? woman : no . there were some people in the hallway , nothing unusual . emily : okay . thank you . ( sighs ) oh , god . i 'm not imagining things , jack . i know i locked my car , and this was closed . i hate this . jack : let 's call the police , okay ? emily : uh , and what am i gon na say , jack ? please , put that down . ( sighs ) that -- that someone 's following me and they 're moving my things around ? and , by the way , i just got out of -- out of a mental hospital ? jack : i do n't want to take any chances . listen to me . patty was in league with adam , with sarah -- emily : and they 're both dead . jack : we do n't know who else she was involved with or what kind of enemies she left behind . people could still be confusing you for her . emily : ( sighs ) wow . jack : i think you should move back to the house . emily : i 'm not moving back in with you , jack . jack : you can live in your own wing . hell , i 'll move out to the pool house . i just want to know that you 're safe . emily : did you set this up ? jack : what ? emily : so that i 'd need your protection . jack : emily , you know me better than that . emily : do i ? [ scene_break ] lily : will you send us pictures from his graduation ? neil : come on . who you talkin ' to ? you bet . olivia : i 'm sorry i 'm gon na miss that , you know ? devon : oh . olivia : but we 'll get you something great from france . devon : ( chuckles ) lily : oh , yeah , i know . we 'll get you an alarm clock . then you 'll have to join the real world and get a job . devon : ( scoffs ) that 's funny . olivia : you have something lined up ? devon : um , y - yeah , i do . i have some things , you know , goin ' on , but the only gift i want is for my sister to get better and get back here to my niece and nephew . lily : ( chuckles ) oh , i have n't called mac . i forgot . neil : give her her privacy , right ? devon : yeah . lily : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] mac : hi , lily . lily : hey , um , are you busy right now ? can you come over ? mac : is everything okay ? lily : yeah , it 's fine . it 's just that , um , i 'm actually leaving for france , like , today , and i want to see you before i go . mac : wow , um , of cour -- of course . i 'll be right there . daniel : what 's up ? mac : um , lily 's taking part in a clinical trial in france , and she 's leaving today . daniel : france ? what , she could n't find anything closer ? mac : no , she could . there were -- there were a couple other options , but she picked this one , and i think that she made the right choice . [ scene_break ] cane : thank you very much . mrs. greer : i 'll get started building a case . cane : thank you . malcolm : i really hope those doctors over in france can help lily so she 'll never have to know about this . cane : but if the treatment does n't work , we 'll be ready to move , okay ? 'cause i 'm gon na fight with everything i have to save her , even if it means she 's gon na hate me . [ scene_break ] chloe : all right , turn off your phone . take that phone off the hook , and we are official hiding out . chance : uh - huh . chloe : we are officially gettin ' to the mattresses . chance : mattresses ? chloe : yes . chance : so to speak . chloe : yeah . chance : ( chuckles ) mm . i am so sorry for neglecting you for so long . i have a lot of making up to do , do n't i ? chloe : yeah , try , like , a lot of making out to do . chance : a lot of making out to do ? chloe : yeah . chance : uh - huh . chloe : mm . you miss me ? chance : mm - hmm . you have no idea . no idea . chloe : mm . yeah ? do you think about me ? chance : mm - hmm . chloe : fantasize about me ? yeah . chance : yeah . chloe : i know . me , too . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] paul : so what are your plans for the rest of the day ? heather : uh , i should probably spend it working on my résumé . paul : here 's owen . owen : morning . paul : hey , owen . good morning . heather : hi . owen : listen , i was gon na call you later , but since you 're here , i 'll give this to you now . do n't make me regret this . heather : no , sir . owen : another incident like the one at the abbott cabin -- heather : uh , i - i have learned my lesson . i 'm a changed woman . [ scene_break ] cane : hey . hey . neil : okay . lily : there you are . devon : here he is . cane : so i , uh , got everything on the list . lily : including uncle malcolm . thank you . neil : hey . malcolm : hey . i would n't have blamed you if you did n't want to see me . lily : oh , please . of course i want to see you . malcolm : well , i mean , i know last time i was here -- lily : no , listen , we were all upset , all right ? that whole issue is behind us now . malcolm : ( sighs ) devon : hey , you know what ? i do n't think that , uh , box is gon na fit in the bag , so whatever it is , you might want to leave it here . lily : uh , excuse me . you better back off the brownies , okay ? are these jana 's brownies ? cane : yes , they are . i bought out the store . olivia : well , these should last us for the plane ride at least . cane : well , when you run out , i 'll , uh , overnight you some more . lily : i love this man . ( laughs ) ( knock on door ) lily : oh , that must be mac . neil : you gon na get it ? devon : yeah . neil : all right . devon : hey . mac : hi . oh , great , we did n't miss you . lily : hey ! daniel : um , hey , you know , when i heard you were leaving -- i - i hope you do n't mind . lily : no , i - i 'm so glad that you 're here . daniel : yeah . lily : thank you . and i hope that one of you actually brought your camera because -- oh , good . i need a picture of this . my support group . i just want you guys to know that honestly , i could never have gotten this far without every single one of you , you know , taking care of me and listening to me , praying for me and making the most incredible sacrifices . and i 'm actually glad to have you all here because , um , there are some things that , you know , i want to say , just in case , you know , we never see each other again . cane : please do n't talk that way . devon : of course we 're gon na see you again . lily : no , i know . i mean , i believe , you know , i 'm gon na get better . and i know i 'll be back in time to see my children being born . ( sighs ) but , you know , no one knows anything for sure . and i do n't want anyone to have regrets , okay , about things that you 've done or -- or what you 've said or what you wish you had said . because i know i 'm loved , okay ? and if we 've done things to hurt each other , just know that when i look back , i 'm not thinking about any of that . i 'm only thinking about the good things . believe me , okay ? everything else is forgotten . and i want you guys to know that i am so blessed to have you all in my life , you know , even if i did n't always recognize it at first . ( chuckles ) devon : well , i think you 're talking about me now , right ? lily : well , you know , it was hard getting used to sharing my parents when i was so used to being a ... ( chuckles ) spoiled only child . devon : well , you got over yourself . lily : but i 've learned so much from you , devon . you know , the way you never gave up after you lost your hearing . it 's like , look at you now , you know ? you -- you 're graduating from college with a degree in music . you 're about to make it your career . you did it . you won . do n't worry . i 'm not gon na let my brother show me up . devon : good . lily : i 'm gon na keep fighting , okay ? ( sighs ) uncle malcolm . ( chuckles ) malcolm : no , no , no , no . you 're not gon na say good - bye to me . i 'm not ready for that . ( sighs ) lily : all right , well , at least let me tell you i 'm so glad that you came back . and i do n't care why . ( chuckles ) i really do n't . i 'm just so thankful to have you in my life again . and i 'm so thankful for those beautiful pictures you took of me , because every time i see them , i see that i am my mother 's daughter . and i 'm your daughter , too . malcolm : ( sighs ) lily : i 'm so proud to have you as my father . and , i 'm -- you know , i 'm sorry i never told you before . you know , i know i did n't take it very well . malcolm : ( sighs ) no . baby , do n't apologize to me . lily : ( chuckles ) so we 're good ? malcolm : we 're good . lily : okay . dad ... ( chuckles ) neil : hey , no , no , no . no , there 's nothing that you need to say that i do n't already know . lily : no , but i want you to hear it ... ( voice breaking ) because i said enough awful things to you when i was a teenager . you know , but i did n't get it . i did n't understand , you know ? ( sniffles ) ( normal voice ) i just thought that you were overprotective . ( chuckles ) ( sniffles ) but now i 'm gon na have my own little babies . and i see now . you would die for me . you would trade places with me if you could . ( sniffles ) and you told me , you know , that `` someday you 'll thank me . `` ( laughs ) thank you . ( sighs ) neil : honey . honey . lily : thank you . neil : i love you so much . i love you so much . lily : i love you . ( sniffles ) ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) cane . ( laughs ) you are , and you always will be , the love of my life . ( sighs ) and as complicated as we 've tried to make things ... ( chuckles ) it 's really that simple , is n't it ? cane : yeah . yeah , it is . lily : you know , it 's scary and ... ( sighs heavily ) unbelievable to me that ... cane : ( sighs heavily ) lily : i almost walked away , especially 'cause it seems now like you and our children are the reason i was put on this earth . mac ... ( chuckles ) none of that would have been possible if it were n't for you . you brought cane back to me . and you gave us a chance to have our own children . ( sniffles ) and i want you to know that you are as much family to me as anyone is here . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) and i love you so much for protecting them the way that i would if i could . ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) and i do n't want to leave you guys . i do n't , but i 'm gon na be back soon , okay ? ( sighs ) and i 'm gon na finally get to hold you in my arms . but even if i do n't , i will hold you in my heart the way that my mom does me . ( sniffles ) and you 'll be in good hands . ( chuckles ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) they 'll be in your guys ' hands . olivia : we 'll love them like our own . lily : ( chuckles ) lily : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] chloe : mm , we never did get to the breakfast part of breakfast in bed now , did we ? chance : no . no , we did n't . where 's my -- chloe : no . no , no , no , no , no , no , no . chance : what ? chloe : no -- ooh . oh , look . that -- that time is wrong . it 's very wrong . it 's very fast . actually , i think it 's broken . it 's broken . stop it . put it down . chance : ( sighs ) well , okay . you know , we do n't have to get back to work . chloe : no . no , we definitely do n't . hey , i ... i do n't . i have a very flexible schedule . chance : yeah , well , i would , too , if i could just ... ( sighs ) if could solve this murder case . chloe : really ? chance : yeah . yeah , it would be great . chloe : mm ? chance : i 'd go back to my normal caseload . i mean , i 'd have all this extra free time , which i would spend doing exactly this . ( chuckles ) chloe : the butler did it . ( sighs ) yeah . case closed . chance : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] owen : i was already leaning towards reinstating you , and then i talked to detective chancellor . heather : oh , uh , chance is grateful that you were able to coax so much information out of aunt patty about adam 's escape . paul : did chance also tell you that i never would have done it unless heather convinced me ? owen : he said you handled the situation beautifully with intelligence , compassion and restraint . heather : he said that ? owen : do n't linger too long over your coffee . there 's a lot of work waiting for you . heather : thank you . paul : congratulations . heather : ( sighs ) ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] jack : emily , i know i let you down . i want a chance to make that up to you , and i 'm not asking for anything in return . man : excuse me . dr. emily peterson ? emily : yeah . man : this is for you . if you could sign here , please . thank you . emily : it 's from the a.p.a . , the psychiatric association . ( sighs ) jack : what ? what 's wrong ? emily : they 're threatening to take away my medical license . jack : well , on what grounds ? emily : ethical violations . jack : you were the victim . emily : jack , i was romantically involved with her ex - husband . that 's a breech of trust . [ scene_break ] chance : just give me a bite , like , a single bite . chloe : okay , you want a bite ? chance : yes , i would love a bite . chloe : yeah ? unh . chance : what are you doing ? chloe : mm . chance : can -- chloe . oh . chloe : i know . it 's amazing . chance : that is so good . chloe : oh , we could go back upstairs . that 's amazing . chance : really ? chloe : mm - hmm . chance : all right , come on . we got -- we got ta go . chloe : ( chuckles ) heather : chance . chance : heather , hi . heather : look . chance : it looks like vacation 's over , huh ? heather : yeah , thank god . chance : ( chuckles ) paul : owen told us how you went to bat for her . thank you . heather : i really appreciate it . chance : well , look , we 're just , um , we 're glad to have you back . heather : well , i just -- i just know that you 've been so swamped lately , and it means a lot that you would do this for me . chance : do n't worry about it . heather : thank you . chance : ( chuckles ) you 're welcome . heather : thanks . thank you . paul : okay . chance : all right , bye , guys . paul : bye . see you . chance : mm - hmm . you -- chloe : bye . here . i do n't want any more . [ scene_break ] emily : ( sighs ) jack : i can testify for you . i can help hire a lawyer . emily : you know those patients i told you about who were trying to sue me for malpractice ? well , one of them did . jack : that will never hold up in court . you were held captive in a psychiatric unit , for god sake . emily : i ca n't do this . i ca n't . i -- we 'll have to do this another time . jack : o - okay . okay . okay . look , if there 's anything i can do , i am a phone call away . emily : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : ooh . oh , that 's nice . neil : yeah ? cool . daniel : oh , you 're gon na like these . yeah . mac : i hope you understand my decision not to allow the amnio . of course i want lily to get better . i 'd do anything ... um ... almost anything . cane : well , we all have to do what we have to do . mac : ( sighs ) devon : the bags are in the car . olivia : we should get going . lily : okay . i love you . ( sighs ) neil : i love you . devon and i will come see you soon . i promise , all right ? lily : okay . malcolm : me , too , just not at the same time . lily : all right . try to get along , okay ? malcolm : okay . for you , baby girl . mac : no overseas flights for me . lily : all right , but keep me updated , okay , every day . mac : i will . i will deliver . i promise . pun intended . lily : ( chuckles ) all right . and you two take care of each other , okay ? and the babies . mac : you know i will . cane : do n't worry about anything here . we got it covered . lily : all right . ( sighs ) okay . you want to say good - bye , too ? huh ? daniel : just get one of that , huh ? devon : ( chuckles ) lily : ( chuckles ) daniel : there we go . i promise i will send these to you . neil : oh , my gosh . lily : okay . and , hey , let me know how things are going with you , okay ? devon : hey , you better let me take this little guy . lily : all right . devon : come here . lily : bye , baby . devon : there you go . lily : ( chuckles ) devon : i love you . lily : i love you , too . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) well ... i love you guys , and i 'm gon na miss you all . all right ? ( chuckles ) okay , ready . cane : come on , let 's go . lily : bye . cane : you know , it 's wrong i ca n't go with you . lily : we 'll talk every day . cane : you know , if you need me to wipe the tears from your eyes maybe or to hold you hand , you call me , okay ? i 'll be there for you . do n't worry about immigration . lily : no , cane . you could n't come back , and you have to be here for the twins . cane : and for their mom when she comes home . you come back to me , baby . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) lily : ( sighs ) [ next_on ] abby : you could invest with me , and i 'll make us millions . kay : i would certainly hate to think that amber 's just waiting for you to show up if it 's never going to happen . victoria : call rafe . tell him to drop the annulment . | while sitting on the sofa , lily goes through some papers when cane walks in . lily wishes that they had more time together . cane mentions about the stem cells from the twins , but lily still refuses to go that route . at the coffeehouse , malcolm and devon have coffee . neil joins them . neil questions malcolm about offering devon a job . chloe and chance come to the athletic club to have a breakfast , but chance surprises her with a breakfast in bed . heather and paul have breakfast together in the dining room of the athletic club . heather finds out that the authorities would not let paul see patty . emily and jack meet for breakfast . emily gets papers that her medical license may be revoked . jack offers to help her get through this together owen interrupts chance and chloe kissing on the stairs . emily thanks heather for running the dna test . heather tells emily that it was jack who found out the truth first . mac and daniel are at the bookstore . mac questions daniel if amber left him for her son , eric . olivia arrives at lily 's apartment and asks her if she is ready for their trip . malcolm finds out from cane that lily is going to france for cancer treatments . cane tells malcolm that he is meeting with a lawyer to sue mackenzie for the amniotic fluid from the twins . in her room at the club , emily notices that things have been moved about . emily fears that she is being stalked . jack suggests that she move back into the house with him , but emily refuses . malcolm , daniel and mackenzie all visit lily to say good - bye . lily asks for some pics to be taken before she leaves . chloe and chance make love . after owen tells heather that he is reinstating her , she informs chance . a man watches emily . cane and lily say good - bye . |
jack : so have you talked to ashley this morning ? traci : why do you want to know ? jack : what kind of question is that ? my sister has been accused of trying to kill her fiancé . i 'm concerned . traci : jack , do not talk to ashley about business . she just got out of jail . jack : oh , yes . bail provided by `` the mustache . `` you know how i love being grateful to him . traci : no business conversations with ashley . jack : i 'm looking out for her . she 's got enough on her plate without having to worry about the family business . traci : jack , i 'm going over to check on billy and victoria , and you are not gon na talk to ashley about jabot . jack : i am not gon na say a word to her unless she brings it up , okay ? traci : ( scoffs ) jack : so where is she ? at home ? traci : i think she 's at the hospital . jack : she went to see tucker ? alone ? with the cops thinking that she tried to kill him ? traci : ( sighs ) jack , she loves him . i do n't think there 's anything that would keep her away . jack : ( sighs ) victor : hello , jack . i am very happy to hear that ashley was released . jack : yeah , i heard you put michael on the case . thanks . victor : mm - hmm . you know , i 'm very fond of ashley . jack : uh - huh . so it 's all over the business news that katherine will be running tucker 's empire . how 'd that happen ? i mean , the two of them are n't exactly close . victor : unexpected , i guess . jack : yeah . victor : mm - hmm . jack : a lot of change in the wind for mccall , for chancellor , for jabot . victor : yeah , i presume so . jack : i know you 've got your eye on jabot . do n't get too excited , okay ? victor : ( chuckles ) that 's right , old boy . and if i were you , i would , uh , make sure that i curbed my enthusiasm . [ scene_break ] ashley : whatever happened in my past , i assure you that i have a firm grasp on reality , okay ? it 's steady and strong . you have to know in your heart that i would never hurt tucker . kay : i did hear what you said to him yesterday . ashley : what did i say ? kay : that you wished you had never doubted him . if you could go back , you would do things differently . you even begged for forgiveness . ashley : oh , katherine , that 's because i had heard the truth -- that abby had set up that whole meeting between diane and tucker at the cabin . kay : but before then , you had been humiliated by him . uh , you know , uh , b - betrayed . ashley : i could n't help it . i mean , that 's just the way it looked . kay : yes , but it disturbed you , and you did -- you did want tucker out of your life . ashley : i did not want him dead ! kay : well ... the police analyzing the crime scene ... ashley : oh , god . kay : accused you of attempted murder . ashley : just let me see him , please . kay : ashley , i am his only living relative . did you know that ? ashley : ( sniffles ) kay : and as his next of kin , i - i certainly can do what i 'm doing , and i must protect him . now regardless of your -- your guilt or your innocence ... what i have to do to safeguard tucker 's companies , my dear , i 'm doing . you are fired from jabot . [ scene_break ] nina : okay . chance : ( clears throat ) yes . nina : before coffee ... chance : mm - hmm . nina : a surprise . chance : a surprise ? nina : yes . chance : ahh , what is it ? nina : ta - da . chance : what is this ? nina : that is a trip for the two of us . chance : to los angeles ? nina : yeah , we can see our old friends . you can dust off your surfboard . chance : i wish you had said something . nina : well , then it would n't be a surprise now , would it ? we leave june 1st . i 've got the plane tickets already . chance : um ... ( sighs ) mom , i ca n't go to california with you . nina : i mean , we can change the dates if it 's a problem . chance : i ... am going back in the army . [ scene_break ] billy : thank you . victoria : was that daniel ? billy : it was work . victoria : ( sighs ) how -- h - how can it be taking him this long to get custody of lucy ? h - how ? i do n't -- i do n't understand . billy : he 's gon na call , okay ? he 'll call . victoria : but did you see how mad he was at us yesterday when we had that fight with phyllis ? did you hear him ? did you hear how frustrated he was with us ? he was really frustrated with us . billy : okay , yes , i know . i know . he also said he does n't want to be a hands- on dad , and that he 's gon na give lucy back to us , so just hang on to that , okay ? victoria : okay . ( cell phone rings ) victoria : is that -- is that daniel ? billy : honey , just ... ( sighs ) victoria : what ? billy : hey , rafe , what 's up ? seriously ? when ? okay , um ... victoria : what happened ? [ scene_break ] daniel : you stopped calling . phyllis : um , well , i was trying the , um , `` back off and let you think about things `` technique . it worked . daniel : mm , it worked ? phyllis : ( laughs ) yes . so what 's going on ? did -- did you get custody of lucy ? i mean , did they give you temporary custody ? do you need me to help with something ? daniel : it 's happening today . i get her today . phyllis : you get her today ? lucy 's coming home today ? daniel : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] victor : so you think ashley will remain c.e.o . of jabot given what 's happened ? jack : oh , she may have to step down with all this legal wrangling going on , but that should n't last too long . she is innocent , you know . victor : you know that the organizational aspects of jabot are now in the hands of katherine . jack : works for me . victor : yeah ? ( chuckles ) you do n't think for a moment that she 's gon na put you back in the position of c.e.o . ? jack : oh , yes , i do . victor : really ? jack : if she wants to be any part of the biggest thing to happen in the cosmetics industry in some time . victor : well , now what 's that ? jack : well , let 's just say that jabot is on the brink of greatness . victor : wow . jack : and once katherine finds out about it , she 's not gon na want to sell jabot to anyone , including you . victor : i 'll be damned . well , that 's a challenge worth winning , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] ashley : how could you fire me ? i mean , how could you fire me right now ? kay : it is a business decision . ashley : yeah , well , the firing -- i guess i could call that a business decision , but you not allowing me to see tucker ? that 's definitely personal . kay : and necessary . ashley : whatever happened to being innocent until proven guilty , katherine ? kay : you should go now . the order of protection will be in effect soon . i would hate to have you arrested . ashley : how are you gon na handle my firing in the press ? kay : as quietly as possible . ashley : and you know that jabot needs to be protected ? kay : a great deal of money is going to exchange hands in the marketplace when newman launches its i.p.o . jabot can not be left vulnerable . ashley : people are gon na think i 'm guilty . kay : i 'll let you resign if you prefer . ashley : ( scoffs ) wow . i wonder what tucker 's gon na say when he gets well and hears about this . kay : he will say it 's the right thing to do . ashley , focus on your defense , yourself ... and your family . [ scene_break ] nina : you 've already done three tours in iraq . i 'm not gon na let you put your life at risk again . chance : i already signed the enlistment papers . nina : ( sighs ) chance : i did it a few weeks ago . i 'm gon na be heading back to the middle east , and i 'm just waiting for the official orders right now . nina : why did n't you say something before ? chance : because i wanted us to enjoy our time together without this hanging over our heads . nina : ( sighs ) chance : mom , i knew the minute that i said something to you that you were gon na -- nina : yeah , that i would get upset like i am right now . you should have said something . chance : oh , like you said something about our vacation to california ? nina : this is not like me surprising you with a trip . this is your life we 're talking about . chance : mom , that 's right . it 's my life . it 's my choice . it 's not yours . nina : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , so let 's go pick her up . we 're picking her up , right ? daniel : they 're gon na drop her off here . and do n't think too much into that , okay ? phyllis : so you told them to drop her off here ? that means that you 've changed your mind about giving her away . daniel : look , the only reason that i asked them to bring her here was because i figured you 'd have everything she needed . phyllis : well , i do . i 've gone shopping . i have , you know , a bunch of baby paraphernalia . ( laughs ) phyllis : there 's plenty of room here for -- for you and -- and the baby and , um , summer and me . oh , gosh , summer 's gon na be excited . daniel : ( sighs ) do n't give her any ideas , either . i mean , the baby may only be here for a couple of days . phyllis : she just got out of foster care . do n't do that to her . daniel : it was four nights , and i looked into it . the family that was taking care of her -- apparently , they were really nice . phyllis : yeah , i 'm sure they were lovely people . i 'm sure they were lovely , but , you know , she -- she 's a little baby . you should give her a chance to get settled and -- and feel comfortable . daniel : oddly enough , it did bother me that no one that knew her could go and visit her . phyllis : well , of course it bothered you . you 're her dad . give her some time to spend with you . daniel : ( sighs ) phyllis : right ? at least -- at least a month , daniel . daniel : you 're pushing . phyllis : i 'm sorry . i know . but you -- you have n't even given yourself a chance to get to know your own daughter . daniel : ( scoffs ) well , that 's because she has a loose cannon for a mother . you know , if daisy ever found out that i had custody of her , she 'd come back here and ruin her life . phyllis : she 's not coming back here . she does n't care about her daughter . she only cares about herself . she 's not gon na take a chance of coming here and getting arrested . daniel : she might . phyllis : well , she 's not going to . do you think that lucy is better off or safer at billy and victoria 's ? daniel : i do n't know . i just know that i 'm still not ready to be a dad . phyllis : stop saying that . daniel , this is your daughter , okay ? after today , everything 's gon na change . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) ( ringing stops ) [ scene_break ] victoria : hey , daniel , uh , this is victoria . um , we heard about lucy being released from foster care , so , um , if you could just give us a call and let us know what 's going on , that would be -- that would be great . um , okay , so we 'll hear from you soon . thanks . bye . traci : well , that 's just wonderful news about lucy . victoria : yeah . billy : we wo n't really know how wonderful it is until daniel calls us back . victoria : yeah , i 've , uh , left five messages for him since yesterday . traci : uh , i - i thought daniel wanted lucy to be with you . billy : well , yeah , things might have changed since yesterday . victoria : uh , we were talking to daniel about his plans and everything like that , and phyllis was there . billy : it got a little heated . traci : wait , phyllis still wants to raise that baby ? victoria : phyllis is , um , she 's pressuring daniel to retain custody . [ scene_break ] jack : well , i 'm glad you called me back . i 've been a little worried about you . ashley : i wanted to see tucker before i dealt with anything else . jack : ( sighs ) you look wiped . ashley : ( scoffs ) yeah , a night in jail will do that to you , as well as the conversation i had with katherine this morning . jack : she really fired you ? ashley : she said i could resign . she left that part up to me . jack : oh , did you try to reason with her ? ashley : no , not really . i mean , i 've got bigger things going on in my life right now besides my job . jack : ( sighs ) how is tucker ? did you talk to his doctor ? ashley : jackie , with katherine 's order of protection hanging over me , i could n't . but i do know that he 's still in intensive care . jack : you need something to eat . so did you , uh , tell katherine about the new product you 've developed ? ashley : nope . i did n't even think of it . jack : she needs to know about it . it could be the one thing that keeps you employed . ashley : nothing 's gon na change her mind about firing me , believe me . jack : katherine giving you any idea on what her , uh , plans for jabot are ? ashley : you 're gon na do this to me now ? really ? jack : well , you 're the one who brought up katherine . i 'm trying to look out for you . ashley : if you want to fight for jabot , you go for it . but please do n't pretend that you 're doing it for anybody other than yourself , please . jack : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victor : i 'm very glad to see you taking a break at home , katherine . kay : ( chuckles ) victor : you can not look after your son if you do n't look after yourself , you know . kay : murphy has said that to me several times , victor . now did you see , uh , the article about , uh , mccall , unlimited ? victor : oh , yeah . it was a nice article -- upbeat , positive , with a little bit of menace . kay : well , i 'm sure you did not just drop by to discuss my interview skills . victor : no . i came here to talk to you about jabot . kay : well , go on . victor : you know the company is very vulnerable right now . kay : mm - hmm . victor : so i presume you asked ashley to ... leave jabot . kay : oh , come on . that 's -- that 's already done . it was difficult , but it 's done . victor : now you know that jack abbott will position himself as a viable alternative , and you and i both know that he has failed several times at jabot . he can not make an objective business decision without emotion and family sentiment . kay : do you have somebody in mind for the job ? victor : victoria . [ scene_break ] victoria : hey , uh , any word on lucy or ... rafe : i 'm sorry , not yet . victoria : not yet ? rafe : no . billy : hey , rafe , sorry i did n't call you back . rafe : we need to talk . billy : let 's go outside . victoria : ( sighs ) traci : sweetie , can i get you anything ? victoria : ( stammers ) no , you ca n't -- you -- you ca n't get me anything , okay ? i - i feel helpless , all right ? i hate this ! i - i - i really -- i hate this . i thought -- i thought that was daniel at the door with lucy . what if we do n't get her back ? what am i supposed to do ? [ scene_break ] rafe : a couple of things -- the judge that 's been assigned to lucy 's case has issued a gag order . you ca n't say or write anything about lucy or anybody else involved in the case . billy : okay , nothing , nada , zilch , zero . just -- no problem . rafe : he 's serious about this , billy . billy : okay , consider me gagged when it comes to lucy . next problem . come on . rafe : the d.a . feels like you 've been blowing him off about the illegal adoption . billy : things have been a little insane around here if you have n't noticed . rafe : no , and i get that , but the d.a . wo n't be quite as sympathetic . they 're fed up with your lack of cooperation . billy , they are threatening to bring criminal charges against you . billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , it 's not like i have n't spent any time with lucy . i 've hung out with her a bunch . phyllis : oh , `` hung out `` with her . come on . you 've spent time with her from a distance . this is different . you 're going to be caring for her , feeding her , watching her grow . daniel : yeah , billy and victoria have been great parents to her . phyllis : really ? are they great parents ? really ? daniel : yeah . phyllis : billy bought her illegally from a baby broker . daniel : it does n't matter . she 's got a great home with them . phyllis : you could give her the same thing . daniel : i do n't think i can give a kid that kind of time and attention . phyllis : okay , i - i -- how do i explain this to you ? we are her biological family . we live in the same town with the other family . we have the means to raise her , except we just gave her away . how is any child ever gon na understand that ? ( knock on door ) phyllis : ( gasps ) oh , my goodness . claudia : hi . is mr. romalotti here ? phyllis : yes , right there . claudia : oh . phyllis : oh , hello , pretty . hi ! come on . claudia : there you go . phyllis : oh , lucy . claudia : i know this has been an extremely difficult time for everyone who cares about lucy . phyllis : hi . hi . i know . it is . it 's -- it 's been very hard , but thank you . thank you . hi . i know . lucy : ( fusses ) daniel : hey . phyllis : this is your daddy . ( gasps ) oh , she stopped crying . this is your daddy . daniel : hey . phyllis : that 's right . daniel : oh , there we go . oh , come on . hey . lucy : ( cries ) daniel : ohh . hey . [ scene_break ] victor : you know that victoria knows the cosmetics business . in fact , she is passionate about it . kay : well , i 'm well aware of her talent and expertise . uh , i 'm just surprised that you 're acting as her agent . victor : i think it would serve the company very well if she ran it . kay : well , i am -- i 'm more than pleased that the two of you are improving your relationship since the lawsuit . victor : i wish we had really improved it . have n't yet . as a matter of fact , she 'll probably consider this meddling in her affairs if she found out , so kindly know that this is strictly business . kay : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] rafe : the d.a . is not messing around here . they will follow up on these charges if you do n't start talking , billy . billy : no , thank you , rafe . i mean , there 's got ta be a way around this . rafe : around buying a baby on the black market ? billy : i do n't want to lose my kids . rafe : then talk to the d.a . you are part of a criminal conspiracy here , okay ? do not make them come after you . you can not win like that , billy . billy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] traci : victoria , when i came over today , i knew that you and billy were gon na be unhappy . ( sighs ) losing a child is ... ( sighs ) victoria : ( sighs ) traci : what i did n't expect is the tension -- the fighting with daniel and phyllis , the phone calls ... victoria : yeah . traci : and a - attorneys showing up on your doorstep . honey , when did this become a battle ? victoria : ( sighs ) when phyllis got involved . traci : what if daniel changes his mind ? victoria : well , i would hate that very much . i would hate that . i feel very foolish saying this to you , because you lost colleen . you 're not gon na see her again , right ? i mean , she 's gone , but i want lucy back , traci . i want my baby girl . i want her back . traci : is that loving her , victoria ? that poor , precious baby was born into chaos , and now look . here she is again being plunged back into chaos . victoria : are you saying that i should let her go ? traci : i 'm saying that i know that you love her enough to make sure that she 's never hurt again . [ scene_break ] lucy : ( fusses ) daniel : ( grunts ) phyllis : okay . daniel : okay . lucy : ( fusses ) daniel : oh , come on . come on . phyllis : first picture together . ( gasps ) hi , pretty . hi , lucy . hi . daniel : come on . come on . phyllis : ohh , pretty girl . daniel : smile ? phyllis : what a pretty girl you are . i am so happy to have you here with your daddy . lucy : ( fusses ) phyllis : i am so happy . [ scene_break ] chance : all right , i know how hard this is on you . nina : no , no , you ca n't even begin to imagine . chance : would you stop worrying ? mom , i can take care of myself . nina : three tours in iraq . i 've served every moment with you . every news story about an explosion or a crash or a suicide bomber , i see you hurt , or bleeding , or dead . ( sighs ) look , i 'm so proud that you were a soldier , but we 've done our duty . we 've served our country . please , please , baby . i 'm begging you , do n't do this . do n't put either of us through this again . please . [ scene_break ] jack : well , you just rushed right over here to make your pitch , did n't you ? victor : i beat you yet again , did n't i , jack ? go ahead . and by the way , i , um , seriously doubt anything you propose will beat my offer . kay : is that you , jack ? jack : you were expecting me ? kay : i assume you have spoken to ashley . jack : i have . kay : my mind is made up , jack . jack : yes , she made that very clear . i was hoping that you and i could have a few minutes to talk about the future of jabot , though . kay : all right . all right . just say what you came to say . jack : i 'll make it very simple , very clear . kay : mm - hmm . jack : selling jabot would be a terrible mistake , katherine . kay : i 'm not making that mistake , because i 'm not selling . jack : did n't victor just make you an offer ? kay : victor came to offer advice , not a bid . jack : well , then if ashley is not working at -- kay : you want to be the new c.e.o . jack : yes . kay : oh , jack . jack : i know , katherine , you have had issues in the past with how i have handled certain things at jabot . that situation was an anomaly . it will not happen again , and i will not react that way again . kay : how can i be sure of that ? jack : i have gained experience and wisdom since you and i worked together . i am the man to take jabot into the future . kay : mm - hmm . and how do you plan to do that ? jack : with this -- an exclusive breakthrough product that is going to revolutionize jabot . [ scene_break ] chance : i felt a sense of purpose when i was in iraq . nina : ( sighs ) being a police detective can give you a sense of purpose . chance : ( sighs ) no , after testifying against the guys that i brought down , i do n't exactly fit in with the squad . nina : why are you really reenlisting ? chance : to get myself back . here , i could n't even make things work with chloe or heather . and then i ended up in witsec . nina : so you 're running ? chance : no , i am not running , mom . i 'm simply moving on to something better . nina : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) okay , how was that message ? was that good ? traci : amazing . victoria : amazing ? traci : ( sighs ) victoria : thank you so much . you 're so wonderful . ( sighs ) i wonder what the boys are doing out there . traci : uh , you know what ? i 'll send them in when i 'm on my way to the car . victoria : okay . traci : honey ? victoria : yeah ? traci : get rid of the attorney ... victoria : uh - huh . traci : and spend some time with your husband . it will do you both good . victoria : okay . traci : okay . victoria : thanks for everything , traci . traci : ( chuckles ) okay . billy : hey , bye . love you . victoria : hey . billy : hey , you okay ? victoria : yeah , i 'm okay . i 'm -- i 'm great . what were you guys talking about out there ? billy : ( clears throat ) the d.a . is talking about bringing charges against me . victoria : what if -- if -- if you 're arrested , i mean , if that happens -- billy : i 'm not gon na let that happen . i 'm not gon na let it happen . it 's not gon na happen . ( sighs ) i 'll tell him anything he wants to know . i 'll -- i 'll give up the baby broker 's name . i 'll tell him every detail about every meeting i had with her . victoria : if -- if you can cut a deal , i - i -- only if you can cut a deal . billy : honey , just look . ( clears throat ) i want the charges dropped , and i want the investigation into lucy 's illegal adoption closed . rafe : i 'll see what i can do . victoria : see what he can do . ( scoffs ) oh , yeah . that 's just great . victoria : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : well , now that lucy is settled in ... daniel : oh , mom , would you please just give it a rest ? phyllis : sorry . i 'm done with the speeches . sorry . daniel : good . phyllis : i just want to enjoy this , daniel . just -- i just want to enjoy every minute that we 're together , that 's all . daniel : that sounds like a speech . phyllis : i 'll go get the , um , the diapers and the formula . daniel : mom ? thanks for all this . victoria : hey , daniel . uh , hopefully , um , you 'll delete the rest of my ... ( sighs ) my gazillion messages , and you 'll -- and you 'll just hear this . a funny thing happened while i was freaking out . i forgot who lucy 's birth father is . it 's you , daniel . and you are a good guy who 's smart and loyal and kind -- all of which makes you a great dad . and you know what ? you 've been actively fathering lucy since you laid eyes on her . none of us -- not me , not billy , not phyllis -- none of us should be telling you what to do , because you would never do anything that was n't in the best interest of your little girl . so you know what ? i 'm sorry that i forgot that . so ... if you decide to keep lucy ... ( sighs ) whatever you decide , billy and i will accept it . i promise . [ scene_break ] jack : it 's a deeply hydrating moisturizer derived from cactus serum . kay : well , why cactus ? jack : a cactus remains moist even in the most arid environments . we 've been able to transfer those properties to skin care . kay : hmm . it 's wonderful . it 's cool , soothing . jack : ashley has been working on this for months . in test after test , as you can see , the results have been through the roof . i know everything about this product , katherine . i know how to sell it . i know how to stand behind it . kay : you want to revamp jabot 's logo . jack : new line , new look . i can get this product to marketplace on time and on budget , and you and i will see jabot 's stock and profits skyrocket . [ scene_break ] victor : ( sighs ) victor : i 'm glad michael was able to get you released early . ashley : thank you so much for that . victor : you can tell me anything , you know . even things you do n't say to your family . ashley : i 'm scared . i 'm scared that tucker might die . i 'm scared that i might go to prison because of the accident . it was an accident . victor : i believe you . ashley : the d.a . does n't . even katherine 's having doubts . did you know that she filed a restraining order against me ? what if i ca n't make them change their minds ? victor : well , i can assure you that michael baldwin is working on this . and i think your charges will be dropped before it goes to trial . ashley : what if he ca n't make that happen ? victor : then you do what i do . you delete the word `` ca n't `` from your vocabulary . [ scene_break ] billy : would you really accept it if daniel decided not to let us raise lucy ? victoria : i do n't know . i 'm just tired of ... you know , the fighting and the arguing and the bickering and the back - and - forth and the hatefulness and ... ( sighs ) i do n't know . i think lucy deserves better than that . do n't you ? look at our families when they fight . we swore that we would be better than that , did n't we ? billy : i do n't know . i do n't know what i 'll do if i have to give up lucy . victoria : well ... ( stuffed animal plays music ) victoria : ( sighs ) it 's not in our hands . if daniel wants to raise lucy , then daniel 's gon na raise lucy . if he wants phyllis to do it , then phyllis is gon na do it . we 're just gon na have to live with it . right ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : daniel ? daniel ? phyllis : `` mom , i 'm sorry . `` no . [ scene_break ] nina : i really do n't feel like having coffee anymore . can we just go ? chance : sure . i 'm sorry . heather : hi . chance : hi . hey . heather : oh , you guys are obviously , uh , just leaving , so , um ... nina : this is because of you . heather : what 's because of me ? chance : mom , stop . nina : chance is leaving , and it 's your fault . [ scene_break ] kay : well , i can not deny the appeal of your presentation . but , uh , jack , i 'm gon na have to , uh , give this a great deal of consideration before i make my decision . jack : can you share with me what your concerns are ? kay : well , i need a very strong leader , yet someone who would work with me and for me . do you really think you could do that ? jack : if i were doing this for myself , maybe not . but , katherine , i can be anything you need me to be , because despite what you or anyone else thinks , i am doing this for my family . [ scene_break ] ashley : so you did n't seem very surprised when i told you that katherine had doubts about me . victor : i 've spoken to katherine . ashley : so then you know that she fired me . victor : for business reasons . ashley : oh , right , for business reasons . you must have your eye on jabot . victor : i have a meeting . you stay strong , okay ? ashley : i 'll try . thanks for everything . victor : traci . ashley : hi , sister . traci : hello . ( sighs ) katherine fired you ? ashley : ( sighs ) you know , i ca n't even comprehend everything i 've lost in such a short time . traci : i do n't know what is going to come along . but whatever does happen , i know that we will survive it . ashley : how can you be so sure ? traci : it 's what we do . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . hey . daniel : hey . billy : hey . victoria : ( sighs ) hi . daniel : hi . i , um , i still want the two of you to adopt lucy . victoria : oh , daniel . billy : oh , here . come here . victoria : thank you so much . daniel : look , i 'm going to , um , i 'm gon na get the paperwork started . but , uh , you know , i -- i was thinking while i still have custody that maybe lucy and i could move into the apartment , uh , above the garage . but , um , lu - lucy would stay in the main house with her parents . billy : uh ... victoria : that -- that 's great . that 's -- that 's perfect . hi ! how are you ? billy : hey , look at you ! victoria : mommy 's right here ! billy : look at you . you 've gotten bigger . look at you . you grew . victoria : you did . you got so big . ( laughs ) billy : ( makes kissing sounds ) victoria : look at you . billy : look at you ! victoria : your feet got bigger . ( chuckles ) i know . [ next_on ] nina : if anything happens to him , it 's on your head . paul : hey , do n't talk to her like that . sharon : cassie 's welcome to come by whenever she wants . sam : who 's cassie ? adam : i believe you 've met . diane : hello , nick . | chance tells nina that he has reenlisted and she is heartbroken and begs him to stay but he tells her that he feels a sense of purpose in the military and needs to find himself again . chance tells nina he could n't make things work with heather or chloe and he needs a fresh start . heather interrupts the conversation between them and nina tells her chance is leaving town and its all her fault . katherine fires ashley from jabot to protect tucker 's company once ashley tells jack he heads over to the mansion to talk to katherine . jack shows katherine the new product that ashley is working a deep moisturizer using cactus serum as the main ingredient . katherine is impressed by the presentation and wonders if jack can work with her and not against her if she puts him at the head of jabot and jack tells her he will be what she needs him to be because he is doing this for the sake of his family . victor also makes a pitch to katherine to let victoria run jabot although he asks her not to tell victoria that he said anything because he does n't want her to think that he is meddling in her affairs . |
nick : i miss you so much , cassie . sharon : i hope you do n't mind . when i was driving back from the cemetery , i saw you walking in . nick : all right , sit down . sharon : when i saw that teddy bear at cassie 's grave site , i knew you 'd been there . nick : our little girl loved her some bears . sharon : yeah , she did . remember that time when she first came to live with us and you brought her that bear that was bigger than she was ? nick : ( chuckles ) yeah , she was , uh , she was scared of that thing . sharon : ( laughs ) well , until you told her that it was a guardian bear and it would protect her from all of the monsters under her bed . you were always so good at giving her what she needed . nick : well , not at first . sharon : well ... it was a big adjustment , finding my daughter , having her come live with us . nick : still ... i should n't have waited so long to adopt her . i mean , all that wasted time ... and i really wish that faith ... could have known cassie . the little girl that cassie predicted we 'd have one day . sharon : oh , nick . ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] kevin : here you go . noah : thanks . ahh . feels like home . lots of good memories here . kevin : from back when your parents owned the place ? noah : ( chuckles ) then and after . you know , i remember when cassie used to do her homework over there after school . i was the annoying little brother always begging her to buy me a coffee . she was always like , `` no , you do n't need any more caffeine . you 're already wired as it is . `` kevin : ( chuckles ) so how long are you back in town this trip ? noah : i 'm not sure yet . i had some stuff to take care of and , uh , you know , i wanted to be back for today . cassie 's anniversary of the day she died . kevin : wow , that 's today . i - i knew it was coming up . i guess i just spaced on the date . noah : ( scoffs ) yeah , for me , it 's the date that everything changed . kevin : i 'm sorry , dude . i 'm sure today is a tough day for a lot of people . [ scene_break ] daniel : we did n't really talk about you stopping by . phyllis : i know we did n't talk about it , but , you know , i just wanted to know if you wanted to get a bite to eat or take a drive or just talk to somebody . daniel : it 's nice of you , but i 'm fine . i 'm okay . phyllis : yeah , really ? daniel : mm - hmm . phyllis : i know it 's a hard day for you ... daisy : what -- phyllis : but you do n't have to go through it alone . daisy : what 's going on ? why is it a hard day ? did something happen ? phyllis : it -- it has nothing to do with you , daisy , okay ? daisy : i 'm daniel 's wife . should n't i be allowed to know ? daniel : somebody died , daisy . somebody died a long time ago today , and it was my fault , okay . phyllis : it was n't -- is n't your fault . it was n't -- daniel : is that enough information for you ? phyllis : daniel . daniel . [ scene_break ] jack : uh , just get back to me when you have some numbers . yeah . mrs. martinez : the delivery you were expecting , sir . jack : oh , yeah , the packaging samples . you can set 'em here on the table . you know -- you know what ? put 'em right here next to me . mrs. martinez : okay . ooh , i 'm so sorry ! i 'm sorry . jack : ow ! mrs. martinez : i - i did n't mean to step on your foot . jack : whoa , whoa , whoa , do n't be sorry . i felt that ! mrs. martinez : oh , my goodness . um -- jack : where 's my cell phone ? it 's got sarge 's number in it . um , try the dining room table . hurry ! [ scene_break ] daisy : who died ? and why do you think it 's your fault ? daniel : i 'd really rather not get into it right now . lucy : ( stirs ) phyllis : you 're being paged . you 're being paged . you 're a mom . come do your job . daisy : hey , uh , why do n't you take her back to your place for a while ? phyllis : what are you up to ? daisy : nothing . she 's your family . hmm ? daniel : you know , mom , you want to do something for me ? go spend some time with lucy . it 'd be good for both of you . i - i think that is a great idea . [ scene_break ] nick : i still ca n't believe how many years have gone by since we lost her . sharon : yeah . our little girl would have been all grown up by now . nick : she 'd be out of college . ( chuckles ) building a life of her own , learning how to ... just live . you think she 'd be in love ? sharon : there are so many things that she 'll never get to do , that we 'll never get to watch ... seeing her graduate , get married , have kids of her own one day . ( sniffles ) if cassie had never gone out that night ... nick : ( inhales slowly ) sharon : a lot of things would 've been different . [ scene_break ] victor : yellow was her favorite color , you know . nikki : yeah . looks like we both remembered that . victor : mm - hmm . nikki : you know , uh , i still look up at the stars and think of her . victor : i do , too . she was taken from us much too soon . nikki : makes you realize how short life really is . victor : it does , does n't it ? nikki : i 'll give you some time alone , okay ? victor : good - bye , sweet girl . you 'll always be in my heart . [ scene_break ] sarge : i got here as soon as i could . what 's going on ? jack : it happened again . sarge : what happened ? jack : mrs. martinez was delivering a box to me . as she was setting it down , she stepped on my foot . ordinarily i would n't feel that . i got two tree trunks here ! but i felt pressure , and as a matter of fact , it kind of hurt . sarge : which foot ? jack : same one , where the -- where i felt the toe . sarge : you feel that ? jack : no . sarge : come on . you feel that ? jack : y - yes , i definitely feel that . sarge : wh - what are you feeling ? jack : um , pressure . sarge : a little pressure , a lot of pressure ? jack : enough to know i 'm not imagining this . sarge : i 'm calling dr. isaacs . once could have been a fluke , just a reflex , like he said , but it 's time to order some tests . jack : bring them on ! ( exhales slowly ) ( chuckles ) sarge : thank you , i will tell him . well , dr. isaacs is expecting us . we can head over to the memorial right now . jack : oh , my god . i know i should n't get my hopes up this high . ( sighs ) sarge : it 's hard not to . jack : this is the miracle i 've been hoping for . this , on top of so many other things going so well in my life . i - i 'm about to acquire a company i 've been after for years . i 'm about to get married . this would make the perfect trifecta . sarge : well , congratulations on all counts . jack : i can not believe it . a possible breakthrough . sarge : one step at a time , jack . you 've been working really hard , and i agree now , there is reason for big hope , but let 's get these tests run to see what exactly is going on , okay ? jack : great . let 's get going . nikki : oh , uh , i hope i 'm not interrupting jack : no , not at all . sarge was just telling me -- hey , is something wrong ? you okay ? nikki : oh , i 'll be fine . jack : you 're not fine . you look like you 've been crying . nikki : i was just at the cemetery . it 's the anniversary of cassie 's death . ( sniffles ) jack : ohh , nikk . i am so , so sorry . [ scene_break ] noah : hey , sis . ( chuckles ) it 's me . well , it looks like you 've had a lot of company today . it 's pretty cool that people bring you stuff . i , um , did n't bring you anything . just me . ( chuckles ) i really need to talk to you , cassie . you 're my guardian angel , and ... i could use your advice . [ scene_break ] daisy : what ? daniel : that nice thing you did earlier -- letting my mom take lucy for a while . daisy : yeah , well , we 're a family now . it 's time to put the past behind us . ( chuckles ) daniel : it 's not always that easy . daisy : i wish you would talk to me about what happened , the person who died . daniel : you should get dressed . daisy : um , okay , okay . well , then maybe we could go for a walk or get something to eat , you know , whatever . daniel : yeah , we 'll see . daisy : yeah . okay . ( sighs ) daniel : hey , man , it 's me . ( clears throat ) what 's up ? yea . ( sighs ) yeah , the day 's been a little tough , now that you mention it . what about you ? wh - what are you up to ? what 's -- what 's your day look like ? are you free ? yes . ( chuckles ) that sounds great . i would love to get out of here . okay . i 'll , um , i 'll see you there in a few . daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : ooh . nick : yo . phyllis : hello . ( singsong voice ) look who i have -- lucy ! nick : well , hello , pretty girl . phyllis : ( chuckles ) ( normal voice ) you want to say -- you want to say hi to nick ? nick : hi , hi . phyllis : say , `` hi , nick . `` nick : how about high fives ? do you do that yet ? phyllis : ( chuckles ) nick : close enough . daniel upstairs ? phyllis : no . no , no , it 's just us . i went -- i went by to see him today , and , uh , daisy actually suggested that i take lucy . nick : well , that 's a 180 . phyllis : yeah , i know . i 'm not complaining . so ... you okay ? nick : yeah . phyllis : have you seen sharon today ? nick : yeah . phyllis : good . nick : you 're cool with that ? phyllis : uh - huh . i think that you guys should connect and remember your daughter together . [ scene_break ] victor : i took the liberty of letting myself in . i asked cook to bring over lunch . sharon : oh , well , that 's -- that 's really very sweet of you ... victor : let me sit you down . sharon : but you did n't have to do that . victor : well , i wanted to . sharon : you know , i 'm really not very hungry . victor : i wanted to . well , but i think you should have at least a bite . look at this now -- fried chicken , macaroni , and beans . sharon : that 's cassie 's favorite meal . victor : let 's enjoy it together . [ scene_break ] sarge : cassie sounds like a terrific young lady , and i 'm very sorry for your loss . nikki : thank you . jack : sarge , i , uh , i 'm gon na spend the day with nikki , okay ? i 'll be in touch about rescheduling . nikki : uh , uh , no , do n't do that , jack . do n't cancel your session because of me . jack : no , this -- this is n't physical therapy . this is just , uh , a routine thing , a - a test i need to have done . sarge : it can wait , but not too long , okay ? jack : okay . i promise , i 'll be in touch . sarge : all right , then . i , uh , will talk to you later . nikki : bye , sarge . sarge : okay . take care , nikki . nikki : ( sighs ) jack : i am so sorry this slipped my mind . i wish you would have said something to me . i 'd have gone to the cemetery with you . nikki : jack , do n't worry about it . it 's fine . i 'm just glad that you 're here now . jack : so am i , and i 'm all yours ... for as long as you need me . nikki : mm . [ scene_break ] kevin : hey . i 'm glad you called . daniel : well , i figured if anybody knew what day it was -- kevin : i actually spaced on the date . noah reminded me . how are you ? daniel : sometimes i feel like i just got off too easy . maybe they should have just locked me up . kevin : dude , it was an accident . daniel : still , you know , if i had n't been crushing beer until i passed out , maybe -- maybe she would n't have tried to drive . kevin : yeah , but did you ask her for a ride ? did you give her the keys to your car ? were you even conscious ? no . cassie took your keys while you were passed out and she got behind the wheel . it was a bad , bad decision , but it was hers . daniel : you know , right after it happened ... i could n't imagine not thinking about her every second of every day , and now , sometimes days , weeks go by where cassie does n't even cross my mind . kevin : it 's nothing for you to feel guilty about . life goes on . daniel : not for cassie , it does n't . ( clicks lips ) ( taps foot ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : she 's a perfect angel . she just drifts off to sleep . it 's amazing . nick : it 's a good thing you kept that crib . phyllis : yeah . ( laughs ) i know . it 's a great thing . you know , i never , ever , ever thought , in my wildest dreams , when we were going through all that drama and all that pain with cassie and daniel that we would end up like this ... with our own little girl and another one on the way . nick : i 'm not proud of the way i handled some things back then . phyllis : me , neither . nick : ( chuckles ) but considering all the obstacles we 've overcome , i honestly believe that we are exactly where we 're supposed to be . [ scene_break ] victor : i hope i have n't upset you by doing this . sharon : no , not at all . um , you really did it all . you remembered everything , even the ketchup for the mac and cheese . ( chuckles ) victor : and ... her favorite dessert . sharon : oh , chocolate chocolate chip cookies ! victor : do you know they 're my favorite ? sharon : ( chuckles ) victor : i love chocolate chocolate chip cookies . i love them . she had good taste . sharon : you know , after cassie died , it felt like the world was underwater ... victor : mm - hmm . sharon : like everything moved in slow motion . there were days where i -- i felt paralyzed , like , i - i could n't move in any direction , and looking back , um , i 'm surprised i was able to get out of bed . victor : i ca n't imagine anything worse than ... ( sighs ) your -- your child dying . sharon : i still miss my daughter every single day , but i 've gotten to the point where i can smile at some of the memories , and i can think about her without wanting to cry , and i have gratitude that i had her in my life when i did . victor : come here . just remember how happy she made me when i saw her , you know ? and she continues to bring happiness to everyone . [ scene_break ] daniel : you know , kev , now that i actually know what it means to have a kid , just -- everything 's changed . you know , the whole world 's different . things that i used to think , or things that used to seem like they were really , really important , they just are n't anymore , not compared to lucy . kevin : i may only be delia 's stepdad , but there is nothing i would n't do for her . daniel : i know , right ? kevin : yeah , like when she was sick , i would have gotten into that hospital bed and traded places with her in a heartbeat . daniel : then maybe you can understand that -- what i mean when i -- when i say that what happened with cassie and what nick and sharon went through is just hitting me on a whole , totally different level than it ever has before . ( cell phone rings ) kevin : whoa , it 's your home number . daniel : daisy . kevin : ( groans ) what should i tell her ? daniel : whatever you want . look , i 'm gon na take off , man . thanks for listening . kevin : yeah , yeah , anytime . daniel : thanks , man . kevin : hello . daisy : kevin , hi , it 's daisy . kevin : what 's up ? daisy : i , uh , i just hit the redial button to see who daniel called earlier . uh , he left without saying where he was going . kevin : huh . daisy : is daniel with you ? kevin : nope . daisy : do you know where he is ? kevin : nope . daisy : were are you ? kevin : uh , i 'm at jimmy 's . daisy : are you lying to me ? is daniel sitting next to you ? 'cause i - i heard him say that he was gon na meet you . kevin : look , daisy , he was here , but he left . i do n't know where he is and if i were you , i would n't push him today . daisy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] noah : i wish i could come by more often , but at least when i 'm in new york , i do n't have to be around mom and dad . they 're both acting crazy , especially mom . ( chuckles ) but what 's new , right ? you know , the truth is , things never really went back to normal after you left us . i guess i should be used to that by now , but it 's hard . you know , our -- our parents , they 're supposed to be the sane ones , the grown - ups , but instead , i - it 's just all this drama , all the time . ( sighs ) i know . i know , i - i should n't let it bother me . going around judging people all the time is n't good or them or me . ( chuckles ) you know , i used to think it was my job to let them know the stupid things they were doing so they would stop , but all it did was cause more tension . you do n't have that anymore -- no tension , no weirdness or negativity to deal with . i guess that 's why people say `` they 're in a better place `` when someone dies . but it does n't make the people you leave behind feel ... any less lost sometimes . [ scene_break ] victor : have you seen noah again ? sharon : no . i left him a message earlier but i have n't heard back yet . victor : and that worries you ? sharon : yes , because even though he said that he 's okay with us seeing each other , i ... i think that maybe you were right and that was just a cover . why else would he keep this distance ? victor : maybe he just needed some time , you know , to remember his sister . sharon : i hope that 's all it is . victor : i think he 'll come around . do n't you worry about it . sharon : thank you . that , um , brings me to the other thing that ... victor : mm - hmm . sharon : i 've been concerned about , an ... do you -- how do you think cassie would feel about the two of us ? do you think she would approve ? victor : i think cassie would want you to be happy . [ scene_break ] daisy : still here , i see . kevin : did you come here to make sure i was n't lying when i said daniel was n't with me ? daisy : daniel and i are married now . we have a daughter together . what affect him affects lucy kevin : i do n't even know what that means . daisy : he told me that somebody died and he was responsible , but that 's all he said , and then he took off without another word . now i could se was upset . do n't you think i deserve to know the story , too ? kevin : i think that if daniel wanted to open up to you , he would . daisy : this marriage was his idea . i did n't trap him into it . he came to me , and now that we 're married , he keeps shutting me out , and i 'm trying so hard to make it work , but it is n't possible when he wo n't even confide in me . now i do n't think it 's a big deal ... kevin : ( clears throat ) daisy : to want to know what 's going on with my own husband . damn it , look at me ! i 'm your sister . why ca n't you be straight with me ? if you do n't support me and daniel as a couple , why did you even bother standing up at our wedding ? tell me , who died , and why does daniel blame himself ? kevin : ( sighs ) come here . have a seat . [ scene_break ] daniel : looks like you 've had a busy day . i ca n't believe it 's been even years , how much has changed since then . [ scene_break ] nick : yeah , i love you , too , vick , and i know cassie would be proud to know that you kept your promise to look after your kid brother . all right , bye . phyllis : sweet of victoria to check up on you . nick : despite all of my family 's faults , we 're always there for each other when it really counts . phyllis : mm - hmm . i know . oh , i hope daniel feels the same way . you know , i tried to reach out to him . he did n't want to get into it , so ... i backed off . nick : you made the effort to swing by and see him , which i know he appreciates , and now you 're watching lucy so he can have some time to clear his head . if that is n't supportive , i do n't know what is . phyllis : now i 'm here , and you 're here . that 's what 's happening now . nick : that makes me very happy . [ scene_break ] victor : those flowers are beautiful . sharon : yeah . my mom sent them . they came with this little angel figurine and i took it and i brought it to the cemetery . victor : i saw it . sharon : you were there ? victor : i was at the cemetery . i saw nikki as i was leaving . sharon : you two were always so wonderful to cassie , and i 'll always be grateful to you for that . victor : she brought nothing but joy to our lives . victor : anything else i can do for you ? sharon : yeah , there is . victor : yeah ? name it . sharon : ( sighs ) do you think your chef could make us more of that lunch ? victor : ( laughing ) sharon : ( laughing ) victor : you liked it that much ? it 's no problem . i 'll talk him into it . ( laughs ) sharon : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] daisy : ( sighs ) wow . poor daniel . kevin : it 's one of those things you never really get over . daisy : yeah , but i wish he would have told me , so i could comfort him . kevin : it 's a nice thought , daisy . daisy : what , you do n't think i 'm caring enough ? you do n't think i have feelings ? i 'm a human being , kevin . i 'm capable of being compassionate , just like anyone else . maybe even more , because i know what it 's like to screw up like daniel did , trash your whole life over one mistake , something you did n't even mean . kevin : well , we 've all been there . at least , i have . daisy : so why has everyone forgiven daniel and you , by the way , but no one can even think to forgive me ? i mean , it 's like this whole town has decided i 'm some evil monster with no redeeming qualities , but i mean , maybe if someone gave me a little bit of love , like , a real chance ... who knows what kind of person i could become ? kevin : daisy , forgiveness -- it does n't happen overnight . it 's something you have to earn . [ scene_break ] victor : all right ? yep . okay . thank you . everything is arranged . you sure about this ? sharon : yeah , i 'm sure . ( only love goes on forever `` playing ) after all these years after all the tears the time has come to heal the heart we shattered to let the pain subside feel the emptiness we hide an rise above what truly does n't matter only love goes on forever i know that now out here on my own i need you more than ever to open up your heart and your love will bring me home it 's hard to carry on when happiness seems gone when you blame yourself it 's hard to be forgiving you hold on to your pride and bury deep inside the very thing that makes your life worth living letting go will set you free if i could find a way to show you if i could only make you see only love goes on forever i know that now out here on my own i need you more than ever so open up your heart and your love will bring me home please open up your heart and your love will bring me home sharon : for all the things that tear us apart , some things will always hold us together . nick : to cassie . [ next_on ] paul : he claims to have proof that ricky is responsible for rachel 's death . phyllis : i wish it were for different reasons , but i 'm glad you 're here . billy : fine , do n't answer 'em . plead the fifth . cane : but if i do that , they 're gon na deport me . | jack is excited when he feels pressure when his maid accidentally steps on his foot , so he calls sarge who does some tests on jack 's foot to see if he feels anything . jack says he does so sarge schedules more tests with jack 's doctor . jack postpones the tests when nikki arrives sad , because it is the seventh anniversary of cassie 's death . the newmans and daniel all remember cassie and stop by her grave to pay their respects to her . daniel tells kevin he still blames himself for the accident and now understands nick and sharon 's pain since he is now a father . |
man : hey , billy . ken 's waiting in the back to give you a chance to win back what you lost . you in or out ? [ cell phone rings ] billy : sorry . i 'm out . this time , for good . [ chuckles ] i 'll believe it when i see it ! [ exhales sharply ] [ register closes ] [ scene_break ] victoria : gee , billy ... our living room is so romantic . it 's so beautiful . looks like you thought of everything , um , except for the part where you show up . where are you ? call me . [ scene_break ] [ doorbell rings ] adam : no , no , no . please , if you will , hear me out . all i need is a conception date or a due date that i can work back from . exactly . that 's -- i do n't need any other inf -- well , you were more forthcoming with chelsea 's last pregnancy . no . no . no , no , no , no . do n't . [ sighs ] do n't bother asking her for a release . forget it . [ scene_break ] dylan : hey ! you did n't have to come over . you -- avery : no , no , it 's fine . i , uh -- i got your text . i was heading home . it was on my way . so , what 's going on ? is this a new construction project you 're working on ? dylan : in a way . [ scene_break ] lauren : we need to get you to a hospital . fenmore : no . it looks worse than it is . lauren : you 're obviously in pain ! michael : who did this to you , fenmore ? fenmore : it -- it was some kids from school . it 's no big deal . michael : no -- when someone attacks my son , it 's a very big deal ! fenmore : dad , really ! it -- it 's okay ! it was just ... a fight . they happen sometimes . michael : twice in one week ? ! lauren : sweetheart , you need to talk to us . we 're so worried ! we need to know what 's going on . michael : is this about summer ? [ scene_break ] kyle : hey . summer : hey ! kyle : wow . you look -- you look great . summer : thanks ! uh , so do you . let me just change my purses really -- really quick . kyle : yeah , sure . take your time . summer : okay . kyle : you know , i was surprised when dad told me that you and phyllis were moving out . summer : yeah , i know . i had no idea that my mom was having second thoughts . kyle : i know dad 's hoping she 'll change her mind . summer : yeah . believe me -- so am i . okay ! i 'm ready . kyle : great . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] nick : its open , sharon ! come in ! sharon : hi . nick : hey . sharon : [ clears throat ] you ready ? nick : uh , yeah . thanks for getting the flowers . sharon : sure . they were just delivered , so ... i thought i 'd stop by here first . nick : they 're beautiful . sharon : i 'm glad we decided to ... go to the cemetery this evening , when no one else will be there . you know , every year , i -- i wonder when it 's gon na get easier ... remembering the day cassie died . but it never does . and i suppose it never will . nick ? are you okay ? this is about more than just cassie , is n't it ? nick : there 's nothing more important than my daughter -- than any of my daughters . sharon : well , you were like this last time i saw you -- this dark mood . are you sure there 's nothing else on your mind ? nick : i 've been thinking a lot about a decision i made a long time ago . and it may have come back to haunt me . sharon : what do you mean , nick ? what decision did you make ? nick : one i thought was right at the time . it was a decision i made out of love that i really ... needed to be the truth . so it was just true . i put aside any doubts that i had ... until i was forced to look at what i had done , or not done . sharon : you 're not really making a lot of sense . nick : [ sighing ] yeah , i know . you do n't have to worry about it . it 's just some personal stuff i 'm going through . sharon : all right . i wo n't pry . but i 've found that a lot of benefit can come from talking about your personal stuff . nick : well , i appreciate the offer . sharon : no , i do n't mean with me -- someone else . nick : someone else ? sharon : yeah . avery , the woman in your life . why are n't you sharing any of this with her ? [ scene_break ] avery : this is the place you bought , the -- the -- the one you were telling me about , where you 're planning to live . dylan : yeah . i know it 's -- it 's not much . kind of a fixer - upper . avery : `` kind of . `` oh , well , it kind of should be condemned . but if anybody can turn it into a home , it 's you . i remember all the work you did on the cabin , right down to the furniture . that cradle you 're building ... it 's a lot like the one you started to build for us before ... it turned out we would n't need it anymore . what did you need to see me about ? dylan : um ... advice . avery : mm . dylan : i was hoping that you could recommend a lawyer . avery : dylan , i am a lawyer . dylan : i - i know . i just -- i do n't want to put you in an awkward position . avery : you 're not . i 'd be happy to help . i assume it 's about the baby . you want to make some plans , map out some visitation rights , set some boundaries where chelsea 's concerned . dylan : chelsea is n't the issue . it 's adam . [ scene_break ] [ liquid pours ] [ glass thuds ] [ scene_break ] chelsea : i got your message . what 's going on ? why do we need to talk about adam ? victoria : it 's more about the secret that you 're keeping from him . chelsea : what secret ? victoria : i was at the hospital when adam was shot , and i was about to go into his room . i saw you in there talking to him . he was unconscious , so he did n't hear what you said , but ... i did . chelsea : what did you hear ? victoria : he 's the father of your baby . i 'm glad that you 're not denying it , because i do n't want to waste time with games . i know that you suspected that i knew . chelsea : but you never let on before , so why are you telling me now ? what do you want , victoria ? victoria : chelsea , please do n't worry . i 'm on your side . chelsea : really ? ! because this feels like an ambush to me ! victoria : you have given billy and me so much happiness , being able to raise johnny on our own , and you deserve that same happiness with the child that you 're carrying . chelsea : well , if adam finds out that this baby is his , i will never get that chance . victoria : i know . you 're probably right . chelsea : i know i 'm right ! victoria : which is why you and i need to work together to keep him in the dark . chelsea : why would you do that for me ? why does this matter to you ? victoria : the last thing that i want is adam knowing that he has a newman heir , and trying to use that to worm his way further into my father 's good graces . adam already suspects something . chelsea : why do you say that ? victoria : i overheard him trying to pry information out of your obstetrician on the telephone . chelsea : what ? ! dr. mallory ? victoria : your ex is trying to prove that this baby is his . and that worries me , chelsea . it should worry you , too . chelsea : oh , my god . adam -- adam ... came to me , demanding -- demanding the truth , but i - i thought i shut him down . victoria : well , apparently , you did n't . but you need to , and fast . [ keys jingle , door opens ] billy : hey . victoria : hey ! billy : sorry i 'm late . i 'm just -- what 's going on ? victoria : oh , chelsea and i just bumped into each other , and i asked her to come over and -- and say hi to johnny . chelsea : yeah . it was great . um , i 'll get out of your hair now . thank you ... for everything . victoria : you 're very welcome ! billy : bye . chelsea : bye . victoria : see you ! billy : [ clears throat ] you never wanted her to be close to johnny before . victoria : i know ! i 'd ... just been worried that she was gon na try to take our son . billy : and now you 're not ? victoria : look -- would you please just forget about why chelsea was here ? i want to know where you were . it seems like every time we try to plan a romantic evening , you 're missing in action . where do you keep disappearing to ? billy : [ clears throat ] [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] fenmore : look . i 'm sorry if i scared you guys . i 'm just shaken up . lauren : yeah , but what if those boys come around again ? fenmore : oh , they wo n't , not after the way carmine chased them off . michael : carmine ? fenmore : yeah . yeah -- carmine basco . michael : we know who carmine is . lauren : how do you know him ? fenmore : we 're friends , sort of . michael : no , no . i do n't want you hanging around with carmine . fenmore : why not ? michael : carmine is no friend to this family . he , among other things , attempted to kidnap your aunt chloe . he is bad news . fenmore : then i guess he must have changed , 'cause he 's pretty cool now . michael : all right ! look . i do n't want you hanging around with carmine basco . he is not cool . i do n't want you anywhere near him . do you understand ? [ scene_break ] kyle : so , can i order you a ... soda ? summer : [ sighs ] yeah , i guess you 're used to being out with women who are old enough to drink , huh ? kyle : well , actually , some of my worst dates were over a glass of wine -- not that this is a date , per se . just two people having dinner . summer : yeah ! y - yeah , it 's just totally dinner . kyle : not that your dad would really care about the semantics , i guess , if he knew we were out together , though . summer : well , lucky for us , he does n't . kyle : lucky for us . [ scene_break ] nick : avery and i are fine . sharon : really ? totally back on track ? nick : absolutely . sharon : mm . and the engagement -- is that back on , too ? nick : it will be , as soon as i can ... [ sighs ] ... work through these personal issues . sharon : the issues that are bothering you so much , i assume . what decision did you make that 's eating away at you ? nick : i ca n't talk about it with you . sharon : with me ? nick : with anyone . sharon : nick , i hope you know by now you can tell me anything . nick : look -- i have n't talked about this to any living soul , okay ? i promise you i 'm not singling you out . sharon : i know you better than almost anyone , and i can see that you are suffering . whatever this is ... you ca n't let it eat away at you like this . nick : i ca n't help it . i mean , it is all i think about . i have to figure out ... what to do . sharon : well , if it would help you to unburden yourself with someone who knows the kind of person you are ... i 'm here . [ scene_break ] billy : as i started to say when i walked in , before i realized that we had company , i apologize for being late . i set everything up , as you can well see . however , you got detained by that meeting that went on and on and on . and , frankly , i got tired of waiting on you . victoria : i called to let you know i had been delayed . billy : yes -- by adam and victor , right ? did n't think that meant that you were going to blow off our entire romantic evening , but hey . victoria : well , i 'm here , are n't i ? ! and you still have n't said where you were ! billy : do you have any idea how many places i had to go to to find these ? victoria : oh , my god . oh ... billy : yep -- the exact same masquerade - ball masks we wore to the masquerade ball at the athletic club before we got married , when we decided to slip away , get our own room , and make mad , mad , crazy love . victoria : and then the building exploded . billy : uh - huh . are you sure that was the building ? victoria : [ laughs ] billy : i was kind of hoping that these things could give us the same results ... maybe even better this time . victoria : do you know what ? i have so many fond memories from that night . do you remember how ticked off my dad was that we were together ? i mean , you went and bought this totally different mask so that he would n't even recognize you ! billy : yeah ... victoria : that was so sweet ! [ laughs ] billy : you 're gon na bring up your dad right now , when i 'm trying to do this with you ? it just -- victoria : oh , billy , wait ! no ! i 'm sorry ! i 'm so sorry . billy : yeah . victoria : i did n't mean it . billy : you 're always sorry . you never mean to do it , but -- victoria : look , i do n't want to talk about my dad tonight , either , especially after -- [ sighs ] he wants me to try and play nice with adam , which is never gon na happen . if anything , it just makes me more determined to bring him down . billy : no , you 're not -- you ca n't -- you 're not gon na -- you ca n't do that . [ scene_break ] adam : what can i do for you ? chelsea : you can respect my privacy , starting now . adam : whatever that means . chelsea : i know you called my o.b . , trying to get my private medical information . adam : well , then you would also know that she did n't tell me anything . chelsea : because there 's nothing to tell , adam , other than what you already know . i 'm having a baby with dylan . adam : is that so ? chelsea : what 's this ? [ scene_break ] dylan : adam 's been harassing chelsea . [ sighs ] and i want to protect her . i want to protect the baby , just in case he wants to cause some trouble . avery : yeah . well , i saw the tension between them earlier . he was ... being hostile . dylan : then you know why i 'm concerned . avery : [ sighs ] i know their marriage ended badly , and he 's obviously still upset . dylan : you defending the guy ? avery : no ! do n't forget -- i work with him , so i know how cold adam can be . but i know that he loved chelsea , and it must be tough for him to see her moving on with another man , especially since you 're having a child together after he and chelsea lost a baby of their own . dylan : well , it was more than just what happened at crimson lights . adam went to see chelsea . he accused her of lying and wanted to know if the baby was his . avery : why would adam be questioning that ? are you ? [ scene_break ] fenmore : you and dad , together , under the same roof . good sign ? michael : okay , let me take a look at that cut . lauren : i got it . michael : let me . let me do it . lauren : okay . michael : come here . fenmore : [ scoffs ] guess that 's my answer . michael : what was the question ? sorry . fenmore : you 're -- you and mom are n't getting any better . you 're getting a divorce , right ? michael : no , we 're not . fenmore : well , good . at least one thing in my life is n't horrible . [ both sigh ] fenmore : well , thanks for fixing me . i 'll be in my room . michael : [ sighs ] lauren : i 'm glad you reconsidered . michael : do n't read too much into that . everything is telling me that it 's over between us . i 'd ask you for a divorce tonight if i did n't think it would hurt our son more than he 's already hurting . lauren : he is . he needs us . it would give us an opportunity to , uh -- to work together ... be a family again . michael : you 're assuming that i can forgive you . i 'm not sure that 's possible . i will pretend , if that 's what it takes to protect our son . i hope i can pull it off . i used to think i was a pretty good actor when the situation called for it . but you put me to shame . [ cell phone chimes ] michael : it 's fenmore 's new friend . lauren : [ sighs ] [ thud ] lauren : [ sighs ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] adam : any of those dates look familiar to you , sweetheart -- especially the ones i have marked in red ? chelsea : that 's the last night i spent at the lake house . adam : that 's also the last night we made love . chelsea : yep . and then the next morning , you chose newman over me , and i left . adam : mm - hmm . and then you came back ... several times . you had something important you had to tell me , but you never got the chance . chelsea : i was hoping that you 'd convince me that i was wrong for giving up on our marriage . but then , seeing you and sharon together again and again , knowing you would continue to run to her every time she called -- knowing you 'd continue to run to victor every time he snapped his fingers -- knowing you and i would never want the same things at the same time -- i realized i was right ! [ chuckles ] adam : well , it could have been that night . chelsea : it was n't . adam : you seem so certain . chelsea : i am certain , adam . i mean , would n't i know ? do n't you trust that i - i know my own body ? ! adam : i 'm just trying to wrap my head around this whole thing . that 's all . and i keep thinking -- and i ca n't stop thinking -- what if that baby were ours ? chelsea : this is hard for me , adam , okay ? but the baby -- it 's not yours ! okay ? and if you ever really cared about me , you will just -- you will just let this go . accept it . just accept that i 'm having another man 's child ! [ scene_break ] dylan : the baby 's mine . end of story . avery : okay . well , i ca n't think of any reason why chelsea would lie about that , especially now that you two have gotten so close . dylan , i know how much having a child means to you . dylan : what about you ? avery : me ? dylan : yeah , i - i know it meant a lot to you , too . avery : yeah , it did . dylan : i assume you and nick will start a family . avery : well , you know , if nick and i ... decide to actually get married , i 'm gon na inherit one -- a young man , a willful teenager , and a little girl who could take or leave me -- mostly the latter . [ chuckles ] dylan : what about a son or daughter of your own ? avery : i -- you know , i - i - i do n't know what the future holds for me , so -- dylan : uh , whatever you decide , avery , i know this -- any child would be lucky to have you as a mother . [ scene_break ] sharon : faith , um , drew her big sister a picture , but i think ... i think i left it in the car . [ sighs ] i ... brought this book . it was the one cassie was reading when ... nick : i remember that book . every time i looked , she had her nose buried in it . sharon : it was her dramatic year . nick : [ chuckles ] sharon : she was ... really into poetry and anything romantic . you know , when i picked this book up off the shelf , i noticed that she had this page marked . nick : it 's one of her favorites . sharon : `` when midnight mists are creeping ... and all the land is sleeping , around me tread the mighty dead , and slowly pass away . lo , warriors , saints , and sages , from out the vanished ages , with solemn pace and reverend face appear ... and pass away . the blaze of noonday splendor , the twilight soft and tender , may charm the eye . [ voice breaking ] yet they shall die ... and pass away . `` nick : `` but here , in dreamland 's center , no spoiler 's hand may enter , these visions fair , this radiance rare , shall never pass away . `` sharon : i love you , baby . [ sighs ] i think i 'd like to stop at the chapel and light a candle . nick : i would n't mind a couple minutes alone with her . sharon : okay . sure . nick : `` dreamland `` by lewis carroll . i never knew what any of that meant . but i could just see how excited you 'd get when you were reading it . you 'd read it out loud , say , `` daddy , listen to this ! `` have i been living in a dreamland ... by making the choice that i did ? convincing myself that there was only one way this paternity test could come out ... and spending the next 18 years believing it . i could have got another test . but what if it was ... a result i did n't want ? but now i have to because of kyle . if summer turns out to be jack 's ... ... then i will have lost a second daughter . and god help me , cassie . i do n't know if i 'm strong enough to face that . [ scene_break ] kyle : you actually like the lumineers ? summer : yeah . you 're kidding . `` flowers in your hair `` is , like , one of my favorite songs . kyle : seriously ? summer : yeah . kyle : that blows me away . i mean , they 're just so ... summer : adult ? kyle : i was gon na say folksy , but -- summer : oh , folksy . uh , yeah . i actually really like mumford & sons , too . okay , do n't have a heart attack just because i like some music that 's not some teenybopper singing about getting a boy 's number . kyle : [ chuckles ] sorry . i guess , uh , you know , spending some time with you tonight , getting to know you a little bit more ... you really have grown up . [ scene_break ] michael : you leave my son the hell alone . [ scene_break ] fenmore : where 's dad ? lauren : uh , he ... had to go someplace . fenmore : but y - you guys are really gon na work things out . yeah ? lauren : yeah . dad says so . i say so . fenmore : there 's nothing like a beaten - up kid to bring a family closer . lauren : honey ... [ sighs ] we 're really worried about you . fenmore : look -- if you guys are okay ... i will be , too . do you think you will be ? lauren : i love your dad so much . but sometimes , marriage is n't easy . fenmore : why do people always say that ? lauren : well , because it 's true . things happen , and ... [ sighs ] ... couples can forget why they got married in the first place . fenmore : but it sounds like you and dad are working hard to remember . lauren : [ exhales sharply ] one of us is . [ sighing ] oh . [ scene_break ] victoria : why should n't i go after adam ? billy : because , sweetheart ... you are doing everything you swore you would n't do when you got involved with newman again . you 're obsessed . you 're getting frustrated . you 're getting angry . you 're getting hurt . and you 're focusing all of your attention on getting back at adam instead of where it should be -- with us , on us . and come on . seriously ? i mean , really ? hiring not just one but two p.i.s in hopes of digging up some sort of dirt on adam . you know what ? that is the sort of war that victor wages . that 's not who you are , is it ? that 's not the woman i married . that 's not the mother of my children . that 's not the person that you really want to be , is it ? victoria : you 're right . this is just getting way out of hand . i mean , if adam and my dad want to have a relationship ... why should i be so bent out of shape about it ? i mean , how does it detract from my relationship with my parents , right ? billy : it does n't . adam ca n't touch that , and you used to know it , but , honey ... [ chuckles ] ... you 're just letting your old insecurities rule you instead of seeing and focusing on what 's really going on ! victoria : right . i know . and i let those same insecurities make me late tonight , after you made this beautiful paradise out of our living room . billy : [ scoffs ] victoria : i 'm so sorry , billy . i 'm so sorry . would you please forgive me ... so we can get back to our plans for tonight ? billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : please ? billy : well , when you say it like that , i think that we probably can . except for -- actually ... victoria : [ chuckles ] billy : ... i like you a lot better ... like this . come here . okay . let 's go make a baby . hmm ? victoria : all right . billy : all right . victoria : and if we 're successful , maybe i 'll be able to give my father something that adam could n't -- another newman heir . billy : my god . are you serious ? is that why you want to have a kid so bad ? are you serious ? ! did you just say that to me ? ! victoria : [ sighs ] no ! okay , listen ! i did n't mean that the way it sounded ! i want a baby with you because i want a baby with you ! billy : stop . that 's an idea you got right after adam took a bullet for your old man and they became best buds . victoria : oh , come on , billy . do n't be ridiculous . come on . billy : me do n't be ridiculous ? you 're the one who keeps saying that you want to put your family first . but how can you do that when you 're so obsessed with newman ? you want me to be your stud pony so you can get one up on adam ? yeah . well , then , you and i -- we do n't deserve a kid . so let 's just forget it . [ scene_break ] adam : `` if i ever cared about you `` ? you know that i did . chelsea : and i cared about you , too , adam . i still care , whether or not you want to believe that . i want you to be happy with the choices you 've made . please let me be happy with mine . adam : [ sniffles ] playing house with one big , heaping scoop of vanilla ? chelsea : starting a new life ... that includes a baby and the baby 's father . adam : i want you to be happy , too . chelsea : thank you ... for understanding ... [ sighs ] ... and for accepting the truth . adam ... i should have told you this before . [ scene_break ] dylan : well , if you could give me a name of a lawyer , i would appreciate it . avery : oh , dylan , please stop and let me help you with this , okay ? i 'd like to think we can be friends . dylan : does that mean i get a discount ? avery : absolutely not ! [ chuckles ] look -- legally , this is pretty simple . a biological father has rights . in the eyes of the court , you hold a very special place in your child 's life . [ scene_break ] summer : so , my mom texted me that she 's working late . so if you want to come in , we 'd have the whole place to ourselves . kyle : i should get home . i got to get up early for work . summer : okay . uh , i ... i had a really good time tonight . kyle : yeah , so did i . we should do it again . summer : just dinner ? kyle : exactly -- just dinner . so simple , and so rewarding . summer : [ chuckles ] yes -- especially if you order the linguine and clams . [ both chuckle ] kyle : the company was pretty good , too . summer : yeah . it was . kyle : so we 'll do it again . soon . summer : yeah , i -- i 'd like that . kyle : bye . summer : bye . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] nick : i knew being here ... and being close to you would give me the answers that i needed . i can hear your voice in my head ... and in the wind . i know what i need to do . i 'm gon na see this through . i 'm gon na get that paternity test ... to the lab ... and finally get the truth ... because i need to know once and for all ... whether or not i 'm summer 's father . [ next_on ] kevin : you 're selling the coffeehouse without talking to me about it first . adam : it takes two people to call a truce . i 'm willing . are you ? dylan : i 'll meet you at the doctor 's office . chelsea : no . that 's okay . dylan : seeing him or her on the screen , hearing the heartbeat -- that 's gon na make my day ! | at her house , victoria tells chelsea that she overheard her conversation wit a comatose adam when he was in the hospital , and she knows that he is the father of her baby . she promises to keep her secret because she deserves the same kind of happiness that she has given her and billy by giving them johnny . victoria advises chelsea to quiet adam 's doubts because she overheard him talking to her doctor asking her for information about the pregnancy . chelsea goes over to adam 's place and notices that he is close to finding out the date of conception for the baby because of the three dates he marked in red on the calendar . chelsea cries a little and asks adam that if he ever loved her , he will accept the truth that dylan is the father of her child . adam still has doubts because he knows chelsea 's facial expressions when she is lying . he remembers the last time that she came over to the lake house late at night and told him there was something very important he needed to know . dylan talks to avery about his parental rights concerning the baby because he wants to make things legal in case adam continues to harass chelsea about the baby . |
sharon : oh , and look at that smile . [ chuckles ] just a ray of sunshine . well , we 're gon na need that sunshine today , little boy . mariah : well , at least someone 's happy today . sharon : um , it must be strange for you . cassie died 11 years ago . you never got a chance to know her . mariah : yeah , strange is a word for it . [ sighs ] sharon : well , if you do n't want to go -- mariah : no , no . i 'm gon na go . i 'm going . faith : will daddy be here soon ? sharon : we will meet him at the cemetery . faith : oh . sharon : you know how much your daddy loves you , but he might not be able to spend as much time with us as he normally would . faith : 'cause he 's still sad about sage and christian . sharon : yes . why do n't you run upstairs and get ready ? faith : okay . mariah : hey , i know a great way to make nick feel better today . tell him his son is alive . victor : i 'm surprised to see you , today of all days . i ca n't believe that a whole year has gone by since our sweet cassie -- nick : do n't you even say her name . victor : what do you mean , do n't say her name ? i loved that child . nick : and do n't pretend you care about my family , not after what you 've done . victor : what are you talking about ? nick : how can you use my dead wife to try and get even with adam ? noah : one soy mocha latte . summer : oh , thank you . you remembered . noah : and thank you for not bringing luca to something so private as this ceremony for cassie . summer : yeah . well , uh , it 's a family event . and he 's respectful of that . noah : 'cause he 's such a great guy . summer : he is , okay ? he is supportive and warm and smart . you know , he actually knows a lot about business . he 's taught me a lot . noah : and why do you think that is ? summer : i do n't know . luca wants to help me help newman . noah : come on , summer . you ca n't honestly believe that . summer : what ? he wants to prove that he 's changed . noah : look , you are as naive about that jerk as you are about grandpa . do n't you get it , summer ? they will both use anyone , do anything to get what they want . kevin : what the ... adam newman was arrested for murdering constance bingham . natalie : who 's that ? kevin : she was this elderly woman adam took advantage of by posing as her grandson . he did n't want to pay for running down delia , so he hid behind a new face , a new name . natalie : of course that happened here , because this place is mars . kevin : all so he could slink back into town to be with chelsea and connor , and -- drum roll -- take down his daddy one last time . so , would he off a sick , old woman if she got in the way of his plans ? i would n't put it past him . chelsea : connor does n't understand why his daddy did n't kiss him good night or drive him to preschool this morning . so do you want to be the one to explain it to him , dylan , that you arrested an innocent man ? dylan : chelsea , i 'm sorry , okay ? once the medical examiner ruled that constance 's death was a - a homicide , i did n't have a choice . chelsea : she had a bad heart , dylan . dylan : yeah , but the findings show that she was poisoned over a long period of time , and adam had access . chelsea : okay , what about her caregivers ? are the police looking into her caregivers ? because they had just as much access . dylan : but no motive . that 's the catch . adam had motive . according to sage 's journal -- chelsea : this journal is all nonsense . it 's a fraud . we -- you 're home . adam : hey . chelsea : hi . adam : yeah . chelsea : hi . adam : hey . chelsea : you okay ? adam : yeah , i 'm all right . you know , it was -- it was a little touch - and - go with the bail , but michael managed to find a top - notch attorney to rep me , so that was good . michael : it 's a temporary substitute . i 'm already in the process of having my license reinstated . it should happen very soon . adam : well , as my future attorney , will you do me a favor and tell this guy that i 'm innocent , please ? dylan : because victor set you up for payback . adam : that 's right . he altered sage 's journal to frame me . you know , you should have that thing analyzed , by the way . dylan : i am . journal 's on its way to forensics right now . adam : okay . well , you know what ? michael , i 'm sorry . i wo n't be needing your services after all . once they find out that the journal 's been tampered with , all the charges are gon na be dropped , so ... dylan : adam , you claim that the content in the diary was altered , right ? adam : yeah . dylan : but evidence suggests that the murder was committed exactly as sage supposedly described . how would you explain that ? summer : we are gon na have a real problem if every time we get together , you 're gon na insult my judgment . noah : you 're my little sister . i do n't want you to get hurt . summer : okay , did n't we have this exact conversation when you started getting involved with marisa ? noah : but marisa 's a good person . summer : and so is luca , if you would just give him a chance . noah : after what he did to marisa , to me , to our family , are you seriously -- summer : i do n't want to hear it . i do n't want to hear it . you 're not gon na change my mind on luca or on grandpa . noah : you do remember what grandpa did to me , right , to jack , to your mom . summer : okay , what about all the good things that grandpa did ? grandpa deserves understanding and compassion . but everyone has turned their backs on him , including grandma . noah : grandma finally stood up to him , finally , summer . she 's doing the right thing . summer : is she ? because i know that they still love each other . and , yeah , grandpa might be mad now , but he 'll come around . and i think that he 'll forgive everybody , eventually . noah : open your eyes , summer . grandpa is not interested in forgiveness or reconciliation . all he cares about is revenge . and he is not gon na stop until he gets it . summer : [ chuckling ] oh , my -- how can you be so -- [ sighs ] okay , you know what ? today is not the day for this . today is about cassie . that 's it . noah : you 're right . i 'm sorry . today is about coming together as a family , especially for dad . sharon : do you have to bring this up today , on the day that i lost cassie ? what -- you want me to lose sully , too ? mariah : sully is n't yours . sharon : i love him like he 's my own flesh and blood . mariah : it 's wrong , sharon . it 's wrong on every possible level . sharon : okay , well , what is so great about the truth ? mariah : [ sighs ] sharon : dylan would be destroyed . nick would hate me . and you know nick . he would n't just take sully away from me . he would try to take faith away , too . he tried that before . this time , he would win . this whole family would be blown apart . everybody would be suffering . i - is that really what you want ? mariah : so we 're just gon na let nick do all the suffering , because that 's fair . sharon : no , it 's not fair . it 's not fair , but none of us are to blame for this . mariah : i agree . but the truth can not stay hidden forever . the longer you wait , the worse it is gon na be . sharon : we 've already had this conversation . mariah : and we 're gon na keep having it . the fact that you have kept quiet this long is nearly unforgivable . i mean , you remember what happened with summer 's paternity , do n't you ? sharon : it 's already too late , okay ? dylan and i , we 're sully 's parents . we 're the only parents he 's ever known . mariah : but nick is the real father . and he deserves to know . victor : what exactly are you accusing me of ? nick : adam has been arrested for murdering constance bingham . victor : that 's terrible . nick : really ? victor : yeah . nick : see , i think you put the whole thing in motion . i think you got someone to forge entries into sage 's journal claiming that adam murdered constance because she was starting to figure out that he was not her grandson . victor : before you came running over here to tell me that , has it occurred to you that those diary entries may have been real ? nick : not with the timing of all of it . see , i know adam blocked you from getting out of here , so this is how you 're gon na get back at him . victor : i 'm sure that 's adam 's story . and i 'm certain you believe him , considering how you feel about your father . nick : or maybe i 'm just starting to see you for who you really are . you 're your father . see , i remember that day , going to toronto with you to see him . and it was heartbreaking . he was such a cold - hearted bastard to you , but you did n't learn a thing from that , because all the moves you pull , especially this latest one , just proves you 're exactly like him . victor : why do you even come here when you hate my guts that much ? hmm ? maybe you should remember sage 's words . nick : do n't speak for sage . victor : do you remember how long she kept the secret from you that gabriel bingham was not really gabriel bingham ? you know why she did that ? because she loved you . she did n't want anything to disturb the love between you and her . did you lie awake at night and wonder why the hell she did n't tell you the truth ? maybe she could n't stand the idea of facing adam and bring more pain into her relationship with you , after all the things the two of you have been through . adam : the truth is , i do n't know why the evidence matches the description in sage 's journal . i have no idea . what i can tell you is that i would never hurt constance bingham . dylan : but the evidence is significant . michael : i prefer the term `` circumstantial . `` adam : well , maybe victor got to somebody in your department , dylan . dylan : [ chuckles ] come on . look , i told you i would n't put anything past victor . but this is an elaborate plot . it would take a lot of people to go along with it . adam : luca santori already admitted that he was working with victor to help me get fired from that hedge fund in chicago , right ? he 's doing victor 's bidding for him . there 's always some flunky willing to break the law for a payday . dylan : okay , so , why would victor use sage 's diary to frame you ? adam : i 'll give you a little history lesson , all right ? so , years ago , victor was presumed dead in mexico , right ? turns out , the son of a bitch was alive . and when he came back , he had me kicked out of newman . he had me kicked out of the house . so i was hurt . i was looking for revenge . and when the body of a guy named walter palin washed ashore , i saw that as an opportunity , right ? so , truthfully , i worked with jack abbott hand in hand . we forged a diary implicating victor in the murder . sound familiar , all right ? he went down for the crime . so this little drama is just the latest chapter in the ongoing saga that is adam and victor newman . i 'm not holding out for a happy ending . michael : all right . i think adam has said enough . uh , detective mcavoy , if you will excuse us , we need to start working on our defense . dylan : i 'm gon na find the truth , whatever that is . adam : `` find the truth , whatever that is . `` what the hell is that ? listen , i know this new evidence is n't good , all right ? but the important thing is , i have the two of you , all right , standing by my side , believing in me , yeah ? you do believe in me , right ? kevin : comments are running three to one that adam is a cold - blooded , psycho killer . natalie : can we not talk about adam or victor or any of the newmans ? so glad i 'm not in business with them anymore . kevin : oh , because the infighting abbotts are so much better ? natalie : uh , at least they 're not constantly starring in the police blotter . you gon na eat that ? kevin : i was thinking about it . natalie : filtering algorithms makes me so hungry . kevin : um , okay . a short stack , couple of waffles , and now my sausage ? with all this fuel , the pass key patch must be almost done , yeah ? natalie : it 's far enough along that i 'm taking a break . and so are you . kevin : oh ? what do you have in mind ? natalie : maybe ... two tickets to that new zombie - themed escape room . kevin : uh , being locked in a room is n't really my thing . natalie : [ scoffs ] with our gray matter ? we 'll be solving that puzzle and be out of there so fast , we 'll be legends . plus , zombies . kevin : hmm . okay . i 'm in . natalie : and then ... kevin : there 's more ? natalie : do you get air - sick ? kevin : no . natalie : okay , good , because i arranged for a helicopter to take us to chicago . this totally amaze new pop - up restaurant -- it 's a not - to - be - missed kind of thing . you in ? kevin : ah . i 'm all in . but when did you become such a foodie ? natalie : it 's not about the food . it 's about how hard it was to get in . [ both laugh ] kevin : of course . natalie : uh , i have to shower and change , but meet you back here ? kevin : i 'm not going anywhere . [ chuckles ] chelsea : learning constance was actually poisoned and knowing how at that time , you were so determined to get back to me and connor , understanding the kind of man that you are -- that you do whatever it takes to get what you want , maybe i -- i might have had a doubt for like two seconds . adam : well , i can understand that , i guess , but -- chelsea : no , no . but i 'm back , and i 'm -- i 'm here by your side , and i 'm not going anywhere . i hate that i let victor get in my head . adam : hey , look . that 's -- that 's what that guy does , right , okay ? do n't worry about it . the important thing is that you 're here with me by my side 100 % . chelsea : nothing is ever gon na come between us . never again . sharon : thank you for the prayer of remembrance at the cemetery . that was really beautiful . dylan : i wanted to do something to help you and nick honor cassie . sharon : and reading her favorite poem , `` dreamland `` -- thank you for remembering . it 's hard to believe it 's been 11 years since we lost our girl . cassie : i 'm so tired . nick : [ breathing shakily ] cassie : i need to rest . nick : lullaby and good night you 're mother 's delight shining angels beside my darling abide soft and warm is your bed close your eyes rest your head sharon : sweetheart , that drawing you made for your sister -- that was awesome . faith : [ chuckles ] you said she liked horses . sharon : she did . faith : and tea parties . noah : oh , so many tea parties . she must have made me sit at that pink table drinking imaginary tea three times a week . sharon : you were a trouper . noah : she bribed me . sharon : what ? noah : yeah , she let me eat all the cookies . not cindy 's , though . she would never let me eat cindy 's cookie . that was her favorite doll . sharon : she ... loved that doll . noah : she loved that doll . sharon : she brought it with her everywhere . [ chuckles ] did n't she , nick ? nick : hmm ? nick : hey , dad . i wish you 'd talk to us . you know we want to help . but we ca n't if we do n't know what 's going on with you . nick : you know , a year ago , i , uh ... i went to cassie 's grave , just to talk to her . i wanted to share the good news that our family was gon na get bigger and happier . sage was pregnant . cassie was gon na be getting a new little brother or sister . [ voice breaking ] and now a year later , i lost my wife and my little boy , and i would -- i 'd do anything to get them back , you know , just to -- just to hold them in my arms again . faith : i 'm so sorry sage and christian are gone , daddy . but they 're in heaven now . and cassie 's taking care of them . noah : yeah , i 'm sure she is . you know , the last thing that cassie said to me was that she would be my guardian angel . she 'd always look out for me . that 's the kind of person she was . sharon : our sweet girl had such a good heart . she was so full of love . it radiated from her . nick : cassie would have loved this -- the whole family together . thanks for coming . summer : and we can go back to the house now ? nick : i think i 'm just gon na take a walk , okay ? sharon : of course . we understand . mariah : i wish that there was something more we could do for you , nick . nick : what more could i ask for -- you know , the love of my kids . i love you all so much . summer : we love you , too , dad . noah : take care of my little brother for me . sharon : okay . i will . noah : okay . mariah : i 'm gon na go with him . nick : see you , bud . summer : um , you know , just take your time . faith and i are gon na just play with sully , okay ? sharon : okay . victor : if this is about my hand -- meredith : it 's not about your hand . a bandage and some time is gon na heal that . i 'm more concerned about you . victor : about my divorce ? just another blow that my family delivered . meredith : no . victor : i accept it . meredith : your son adam . he is all over the news . i 'm so sorry . victor : my son nicholas was here to tell me . he was also here to accuse me that i framed my son adam for the murder of that innocent woman . that 's what my family thinks of me now -- i 'm capable of all this evil . michael : i agree . this whole thing reeks of victor . and the fact that he used a journal to nail you clearly points a finger to your past shenanigans . but as intriguing and oh - so - victor as it is , this theory is not gon na stand up against the evidence . adam : well , it 's not a theory . thank you , michael . and my father created the evidence . michael : well -- thank you . real , fake , it 's all very damning . it 's not gon na be easy to prove your innocence . adam : that 's exactly what victor wants , right -- me behind bars ? michael : or not . w - when you went to prison for forging that diary all those years ago , who got you out ? adam : victor . michael : and who pressured the judge to keep you out of prison when you were convicted for the hit - and - run ? chelsea : victor . michael : this man is all about control , power , family . he 's lost all those . so he phonies up a diary . he fabricates evidence . he hangs your life in the balance ... so he 's back in control . he teaches you a lesson , but then swoops in to save you again as he has done so many times in the past . chelsea : no . victor would send adam straight to hell if he could . sharon : you said such sweet things to your daddy . you made him feel a lot better . faith : daddy 's still so sad . there has to be a way to cheer him up . sharon : well , i think you and your smiles do the trick . faith : i want to do something special . i 've got it . sully . sharon : sully ? faith : he 's the way to make daddy happy . nick : after reading sage 's journal , i was pretty convinced that adam murdered constance . after talking to adam , i was just as certain that my dad set him up . now i do n't know what to believe . dylan : i may not be able to help you find peace . but i promise you i 'm gon na separate fact from fiction in this case . nick : if sage 's journal is true , then ... i have to accept the fact that my wife lied to me about this very big secret . and i also have to accept that my brother is a murderer . [ sighs ] i mean , adam 's a lot of things , but a murderer ? maybe that 's why it 's just easier for me to accept that my dad was behind this whole thing . you know , it 's just his latest revenge plot . i mean , if you think about it ... dylan : what ? what are you thinking ? nick : how did my dad even know sage had a journal ? i mean , it was filled with -- with intimate things about our whole life -- i mean , when we met , how we fell in love , how she lied to me about adam being gabriel ... everything about christian . i mean , no one should have known any of that stuff . no one . adam : victor is long past the point of giving a damn what happens to me , not just because i 'm the one who put him in prison , but because i 'm gon na make sure he stays there as long as possible . michael : all right . do we have to have that discussion about full disclosure ? adam : all right . i found out that my father 's working meredith gates , the prison doctor ? he gets her sympathy , she runs to daddy , who happens to be -- michael : the head of the judicial review board ? adam : judge gates . michael : aw , man ! adam : he gets my father 's sentence reduced . chelsea : except adam was able to find the judge , and then adam told victor about it . michael : i ca n't imagine victor handled that very well . adam : i mean , i might have done a victory dance - ish . michael : all right . so you just poked the bear in his cage , angered him even more . you know , you 're not my smartest client . adam : well , right now , i 'm your only client , and i 'm gon na go tell that son of a bitch that i 'm not afraid of him . chelsea : whoa , whoa . where are you going ? adam : i 'm going to walworth . michael : no , no , no , no . there 's not a chance . look , you spent the night in prison . you 're exhausted . you 're rattled . you 're exactly where victor wants you . the worst thing you could do is let him see that he 's gotten to you . adam : well , we have to do something , right ? michael : we do . we do . we do , and we will . i 'll take it from here . summer : [ sighs ] so , you seemed pretty upset back there . mariah : what 's wrong with that ? summer : nothing . it 's just , you know , you do n't really emote much . you 're usually the walls - up kind of girl . noah : just because mariah did n't know cassie does n't mean that there was n't a connection . mariah : i remember when i came to town . i thought that the only reason people cared about me is because when they looked at me , they saw cassie . i am definitely not cassie . summer : oh , you 're not wrong about that . noah : we love you for who you are , mariah . right ? summer : anyone want to split a bear claw ? noah : okay . y - you know what ? it 's a shame that you did n't get to know your sister . i think that you two would have been close . mariah : i 'd like to think that , too . kevin : hi , guys . why the long faces ? noah : uh , we had a remembrance ceremony for cassie . kevin : oh . right . of course . that was today . i 'm sorry . well , i 'm glad i ran into you . summer : well , you would n't have to `` run into `` her if you had split your pass key profits with her . noah : summer ... summer : and if you had actually treated her like the friend that she 's always treated you , then maybe she would n't have moved out . noah : okay . wow . why do n't we finish our drinks anywhere but here ? kevin : i 'm sorry about today . that could n't have been easy . mariah : remembering the twin that i never knew -- how do you even do that ? kevin : well , the last time we were here , you did n't get a chance to tell me what was going on . but it seemed important . so if you still want to share , lay it on me . noah : [ chuckling ] whoa . whoa . i did not expect that . summer : good for her . finally going after what she wants . kevin : where did that come from ? mariah : i 'm sorry . kevin : i do n't want an apology . i - i want to understand . mariah : i do n't know . i do n't know . uh , it was a moment . i acted out . you know what ? i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm over it . can we just forget about it ? kevin : it 's hard to forget . what is going on ? mariah : everything . everything is going on . kevin : okay , okay . you said that things were complicated , right , since you moved back in with dylan and sharon . mariah : you have no idea . kevin : so give me an idea . mariah : it 's also this -- this cassie thing , the remembrance . she was so amazing , and she 's gone . kevin : cassie was a great girl . mariah : did you know that her favorite poem was `` dreamland `` by lewis carroll ? that 's my favorite poem , too . i do n't know . maybe it 's one of those freaky twin things , like twin tuition , finishing each other 's sentences and having a secret language , knowing when the other was in trouble . and with -- with how messed up my life was and is , i - i 'm sure that her spidey senses would have been going off . kevin : mariah , you are not messed up . mariah : i - i pretended to be cassie . i haunted sharon . i 'm not great , either . kevin : okay , well , you 're there for sharon now . and she loves you . mariah : [ sighing ] oh , god . i just wish ... i do n't know . i just want to sit on a ratty couch , watch cheesy movies , and eat chinese out of the box . is there any chance -- no , forget it . kevin : what ? mariah : forget it . kevin : what ? say it . say it . mariah : is there any chance that we could just get out of here and go do that right now ? faith : daddy ! nick : [ sighs ] faith : i 've got the perfect thing to cheer you up . nick : you do ? faith : come here . sit here . nick : okay . faith : and you have to hold sully . sharon : um ... you do n't have to do this if you 're not up for it . faith : please , daddy ? you 'll be glad you did . nick : well , how can i say no to the prettiest girl in the world ? faith : [ chuckles ] nick : all right . come here , little man . [ both chuckle ] nick : uh , all right . well , now what ? faith : sully recognizes his name . if you say it , he 'll look right at you and smile . nick : no way . faith : mm - hmm . right , dylan ? dylan : yep . it 's pretty awesome . faith : try it , daddy . you 'll see . say his name . [ chuckles ] nick : all right . hey , sully . tell me you know who you are . hmm ? [ both chuckle ] adam : victor may have done it this time , sweetheart . i think he 's got me . forged the diary , medical evidence -- it 's pretty conclusive , right ? i 'm stuck here with nothing but my word , which , let 's face it , in this town ... it 's worth somewhere between nothing and zero . chelsea : no , listen to me . michael knows how victor works . if anyone is capable of untangling this mess and getting to the truth , it is him . adam : you remember what the judge said to me during my trial , right ? when i got paroled ? not so much as a jaywalking ticket , baby . this -- they 're gon na throw the book at me . chelsea : stop talking like this . stop talking like that . everything is gon na work out . we 're gon na -- we 're gon na get through this , together . adam : let me tell you something . let me give you a quick preview of how this is gon na go down , okay ? i 've read this book before . there is gon na be no proof that that diary was tampered with . there is gon na be no proof that the medical examiner 's report was bs . he 's done it , sweetheart . he has made sure a life sentence for me is pretty much signed , sealed , and delivered . now , i do n't see a way out of this . chelsea : i might have a way . victor : you ca n't be here as an attorney . you have no right to practice law ... after you stabbed me in the back at the trial . michael : well ... i 'm rectifying that unfortunate situation as we speak . why do n't you have a seat ? oh . victor , surely a visit with me is preferable to a conversation with the general populous . victor : you get five minutes . michael : i can do it in two . adam never touched a hair on constance bingham 's head . you framed him , and quite ingeniously , i have to give you that . victor : are you here on a fishing expedition ? i have nothing to say to you or to adam . michael : listen to me . i 've watched this dance between you and your son for years . one moment , it 's war . the next , it 's love . one attacks , the other retaliates , and so on and so forth . how about now we end it ? victor : i have given that boy everything . there 's no gratitude on his part . you know the damage he has done to my family over the years , the enormous damage ? all i get from him is viciousness , vengeance , betrayal . michael : and now you want to punish him , undoubtedly . well , you 've succeeded . he was arrested . he has been humiliated . look . but do you really want to see him thrown into the cell next to yours , to be the reason that connor grows up without a father ? victor : your two minutes are up . michael : mm . i still believe deep - down that you love your family too much , adam not being the least among them , to be that cruel . and i am hoping that you prove me right by ending this war before you and adam pass the point of no return . victor : and you think my relationship with him can be salvaged ? michael : yeah , i think it can . you have the power to do it right here , right now . all you have to do is admit that you set up your son . kevin : i would love to do that . really . mariah : you know , you do n't have to say that . kevin : no , i - i want to . i do . it 's just , um ... right now is -- natalie : you ready ? mariah : of course . kevin : wait . mariah -- [ sighs ] nat , i have to reschedule . i 'm sorry . natalie : wha -- you can hang with her anytime . this is ca n't - miss , remember ? kevin : well , so is this . i 'll call you tomorrow . natalie : what about the helicopter ? [ sighs ] noah : helicopter ? natalie : did you see what just happened ? summer : yeah . i guess a new look is no match for an old friend . nick : yay ! look at your shoes ! they 're so cool ! dylan : i think that was a smile , first one in a long time . sharon : this was faith 's idea . she 's such a brilliant little girl . dylan : well , she nailed it . sully does have a way of making things better . sharon : [ voice breaking ] our son is such a blessing . nick : [ murmuring indistinctly ] dylan : you okay ? sharon : yeah . just been a really emotional day . dylan : i mean , i got to hand it to nick . [ sighs ] with everything he 's been through , the guy is a rock . sharon : he 's one of the good guys , just like you . dylan : uh , it 's -- it 's killing me watching him hold our son and -- he should be holding christian . i mean , i - i do n't know . i do n't know what i would do if -- you know , if sully was suddenly gone . i do n't even want to imagine it , because i do n't -- i do n't think i could survive something like that . sharon : me , neither . victor : and once again , you 're overestimating your ability to play me for a fool . michael : [ sighs ] i 'm not playing you for a fool . i am playing you for a father , a man who loves his family despite everything . look . i 'm playing you for a man who does n't want to see that child grow up without a father . you do not let your anger destroy that child 's family . victor : you could talk me out of my anger about my family ? they betrayed me . you know how they acted at the trial . they turned on me ... michael : [ sighs ] victor : ... their father , who has provided them with an extraordinary lifestyle , who built an extraordinary company . they betrayed me , especially adam . michael : so your anger 's that precious . you will do nothing . you will let this travesty play itself out . victor : i do n't have to do a thing . adam will be the cause of his own destruction . adam : what 's the plan , baby ? you got to tell me , because i am fresh out of ideas . chelsea : we run . you , me , and connor . tonight . [ next_on ] victor : it 's time for me to confess . meredith : i 'm not gon na let you do that . newmans keep breaking the law . victoria : and you want to know , in light of that , why anyone would trust our family . billy : hope there 's no trouble at home . phyllis : just the opposite . my husband and i are having a much - needed getaway . | meredith tells victor that adam is all over the news for being arrested for constance bingham 's murder . nick visits victor and accuses him of using sage to frame adam . victor denies any wrongdoing . family gathers to remember cassie on the anniversary of her death . mariah suggests to sharon that she tell nick that his son is alive . sharon says that too many people would be devastated to learn the truth . faith suggests nick hold sully to make him feel better . dylan notes that nick should be holding christian . he tells sharon he does n't know what he would do if sully suddenly disappeared . michael visits victor and attempts to get a confession out of him . victor says he has nothing to say to michael or adam . chelsea thinks that she , adam , and connor should run away . natalie plans an expensive fun day for her and kevin . kevin finds mariah at gcac and asks her what she wanted to talk to him about the other day . she kisses him but regrets it . she asks if they can go watch movies and eat chinese food . kevin starts to tell her he has other plans when natalie walks in and asks if he 's ready . mariah starts to walk away when kevin tells natalie that he has to reschedule . mariah and kevin leave a very confused natalie . |
j.t . : raul ! hey , raul , get out here and give me a hand , man . brittany : raul 's not home . i 'll give you a hand . j.t . : oh , that 's all right , princess . i would n't want you to break a nail or anything . brittany : i 'm gon na ignore that and just say welcome home . j.t . : what was that for ? brittany : raul told me about you and colleen . i 'm sorry . j.t . : yeah , well , me , too . brittany : have you heard from her ? j.t . : no . i left a message on her cell phone , but , uh ... ah , oh , well . it 's probably for the best . i would n't know what to say to her anyway . brittany : how about `` thank you `` ? if you ask me , colleen did the right thing . [ scene_break ] damon : hey , they 're doing a bogart festival all this week down here at the rialto . if we leave now , we could do dinner first . what do you say ? phyllis ? phyllis : hmm ? damon : i asked you if you wanted to see a festival tonight . phyllis : yeah , yeah , that sounds good . a film . damon : you did the best you could . phyllis : yep . that does n't make the hurt go away . damon : you have got to stop beating yourself up about this . give that boy some time . phyllis : oh , yeah , time , so -- so he can grow to hate me even more ? damon : i 'm sure he does n't hate you . phyllis : oh , please , damon . when i told him who i was , he could n't run away fast enough . damon : he does n't know you . phyllis : you know , the funny thing about this is i did n't wake up one day and decide , `` i do n't want my child `` and leave my child , he was taken from me . damon : i know . phyllis : daniel does n't know . phyllis : he thinks i abandoned him . i mean , god knows , he 's been told so many lies ... and , you know , now he 's living with christine ... the biggest liar of them all . damon : you really believe she would try to turn daniel against you ? phyllis : oh , i know she would . [ scene_break ] danny : i love eating an early dinner . chris : good . okay . danny : pretty fancy , ms. blair . chris : hey , when i finally get a chance to cook , i do it up . danny : you sure do . chris : okay , i think all we need are the veggies , and we are set . danny : uh , daniel , can you help chris ? daniel : yeah , sure , i 'll get 'em . chris : all right , thanks . they 're on the counter in the kitchen . chris : okay . danny : you 're amazing . chris : ( chuckles ) daniel : ( thinking ) is that why you bailed on me when i was still practically -- phyllis : i did n't bail on you . i did n't bail on you . you were taken from me . you were taken from me by some people who wanted payback . yeah , vicious people who wanted to get even with me . and you know who one of those people are ? christine . yeah , that lovely woman you 're living with . she went to a court , and she stole you from me . so do n't you ... do n't you ever think that i abandoned you , because i did not . phyllis : and if that 's what you 've been told all these years , i ca n't ... i ca n't blame you for resenting me . believe me , i - i understand it . but i just want you to know that you have n't been told the entire truth . danny : daniel ? daniel : i 'm coming . chris : thank you . daniel : these are hot . danny : is that what i think it is ? chris : yes , it 's your favorite -- ratatouille . danny : oh , i love this stuff . kiddo , when you taste this , you are in -- chris : but it 's much better when it 's hot , it is . so i heated it up . danny : yeah , you 're right . absolutely . chris : so , daniel , sit down . let 's eat . danny : yeah , let 's eat . here you go , sweetheart , some salad . chris : thank you . you see the dressing ? it 's right there . danny : okay , got it . chris : thank you . all right , now ... [ scene_break ] cameron : you never put demands on me before . where 's this coming from ? grace : when you decided to let the world know you 're alive , you blew our whole plan apart . now i have questions , and i expect answers . cameron : let 's get one thing straight . i do n't take orders . we clear on that ? grace : i - i do n't mean to be pushy . cameron : then do n't be . grace : i 'm just so anxious to get outta this town . cameron : hey . just give it a little time . it 'll happen . grace : well , what are we waiting for ? sharon 's a basket case , i know that much . cameron : yeah , but she still has her husband , and she 's still got her family . grace : i 'm sure that marriage is shaky . it has to be . she 's been acting so bizarre . cameron : and that 's enough for you , huh ? what , a little ... a little tension in her marriage , and that 's it , you pack up , you move on ? correct me if i 'm wrong , but i thought you wanted a little bit more than that . grace : what i want most of all is you , a life with you . that 's the only thing that 's ever really mattered to me . cameron : we 're gon na have that life , gracie . but before we do , we 're gon na get a lot more outta this game we 're playing , a whole lot more . grace : look , i loved the idea of driving sharon to the point that she 'd admit murdering you , but that 's not gon na happen now . i mean , she knows you 're alive and well . no missing body , no murder , no need to confess . your newest ploy changed everything , cameron . so maybe it 's time for us to give it up , head for parts unknown . [ scene_break ] sharon : are you listening to anything i 'm saying ? nick : yeah , i 'm listening . you want me to blow off what could be the job of a lifetime so my father will get his way . sharon : nicholas , no . nick : well , that 's what i 'm hearing . sharon : gosh , how did cameron get his hooks into you like this ? nick : look , i know you do n't like this guy , but -- sharon : no , i do n't trust him , and neither should you , and you should n't be giving this a second thought . while meanwhile victor is beside himself trying to figure out how to patch things up . nick : oh , he 's beside himself ? i guess that would explain why he fired me and gave my job to neil . sharon : sweetheart , you are lookin ' at this all wrong . nick : you know , i ca n't figure you out . who are you more fired up about , me working with my father or not working with cameron ? [ scene_break ] danny : you have outdone yourself . this dinner is fantastic . thank you . you 're wonderful . chris : you 're welcome . want some more chicken , daniel ? daniel : no , thanks . i 'm fine . chris : okay . danny : you seem , uh , i do n't know , you seem kinda quiet , daniel . something on your mind ? daniel : no . danny : you sure ? the last couple days , i do n't know , it just seems like you got somethin ' on your mind . daniel : you mind if i ask a question ? chris : anything . daniel : why would you take me in ? was it just because you and my dad were , you know ? chris : oh , because we 're dating ? partly . daniel : well , why else ? danny : son , i thought chris and i already answered this . daniel : humor me . chris : um , i do n't know what else to say , except it was my pleasure . i 'm enjoying having you here . does that help ? daniel : dad was right about you , the way he described you . you 're a real nice lady , christine . chris : oh , well , thank you . danny : hey , no moving in on the old man 's turf now , okay ? chris : oh , stop it . danny : i 'm serious . daniel : i mean , smart and pretty and you 're successful . you like all that homebody stuff . chris : what are you really asking me ? daniel : i guess , how come you 're not married ? why did n't you ever have any kids ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : damon , i was so excited when i heard my son was coming into town . you do n't know how long i fantasized about ... our reunion . anyway , i do n't know if i 'll ever see him again . damon : ( whispers ) it 's gon na be all right . phyllis : you know , i 'm always complaining about everything , telling you my problems . you must be sick of it . damon : ( chuckles ) no , baby . i could never get sick of you . phyllis : yeah ? really ? damon : mm - hmm . phyllis : ( giggles ) i bet you say that to all the girls . damon : are there any other girl but you ? phyllis : well , no , you know . damon : ( laughs ) well , all right , then . damon : what ? phyllis : well ... ( laughs ) you know , let -- let me just , uh , give you a little ... a little something here . uh , you are a fine , fine , very , very sexy man . you probably get hit on , what , 20 , 30 times a day ? damon : no , no . actually , no , no . let 's see , the last woman to come on to me was , uh ... phyllis : was ? who ? damon : um , nobody , actually . phyllis : wait a second . no , you were thinking about somebody , who ? damon : no , no , no , no , no , really , nobody . it was diane jenkins . [ scene_break ] dru : oh , there you are . diane : yes , drucilla , here i am . dru : blueprints ? diane : uh , for the remodeling project . dru : ooh , that must be a project dead in the water , huh ? diane : you know , i 'm already a little down . do you have to make me feel worse ? dru : no , no . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry , diane . i was just looking for you to find out what happened with damon porter . you two did get together , right ? diane : yes , but it was a bust . dru : a bust ? an `` i 'm not interested `` bust , or `` come back another time `` bust ? diane : the first one . he 's not interested . dru : oh , for crying out loud . he has phyllis on the brain . of all the women he could have -- diane : well , drucilla , you better get over it , because i ca n't imagine why he 's hot for phyllis , but he is . dru : did you serve it up ? did you heat it up , diane ? because if i know damon -- diane : will you just stop it ? you told me to go over there and see if i could break them up -- dru : to save my job . diane : and i did it ! making a complete fool of myself in the process . but now instead of a `` thank you , diane , thank you for trying , `` you 're acting like , well , maybe if i would have just humiliated myself a little bit more , then something woulda happened . dru : maybe it would 've . i 'm just sayin ' . diane : oh . [ scene_break ] j.t . : this is unbelievable . you 're on colleen 's side about this whole thing . brittany : i 'm not on anybody 's side . j.t . : yeah , but you 're glad she broke up with me . brittany : i think it 's best for both of you . j.t . : oh , you think it 's best . that 's great . brittany : what you had was special , but it was n't gon na last , not when your lives were moving in such different directions . j.t . : we were doing just fine . brittany : then why did colleen leave l.a. early ? j.t . : she ... i do n't know . she just was n't having fun . brittany : mm - hmm . now tell me the real reason . j.t . : you know , you got all the answers , princess . why do n't you tell me ? brittany : i think colleen saw a glimpse of the future . she saw what it 'll take for you to make it in the music business and did n't want to hold you back . that 's why she broke it off with you . how 'd i do ? j.t . : we coulda made it work . brittany : long - distance relationships almost never work . j.t . : yeah , maybe not , but that does n't mean you do n't try . brittany : look , i know you feel terrible . breakups are never easy , but you 're gon na get through this . i 'm sure shiloh will keep you busy . when do you go back to l.a. ? j.t . : i 'm not sure i am . brittany : but raul said that they needed you there full - time before the tour . j.t . : yeah , i know , i know . but i do n't know if it 's gon na be happening now . [ scene_break ] sharon : nick , that is ridiculous . you know that i am far more concerned about you and your father than anything else . it 's just ... for you to take this job with cameron prematurely or for all the wrong reasons -- nick : i 'll cut things off with dad for good . sharon : look , as angry as you are and as betrayed as you feel , family is the most important thing to you . it always has been . it 's one thing that i have always admired about you . and i know ... i know in my heart of hearts that you do not want to alienate victor forever . the newman 's have been through such terrible times , but they have always pulled together , nick , always . and you ca n't give up on making that happen . because at the end of the day , that 's the only thing that matters -- family , the people you love . you do n't need to join forces with this guy who you do n't trust and you do n't respect just to prove some point . you 're gon na be running newman enterprises one day . i would stake my life on that . but first , you have got to mend your fences with victor . it 's the only way you 're gon na be happy . that is the only way that you are going to feel whole . nick : i got ta take off for awhile . sharon : nick ... nick : i 'll be back later , okay ? [ scene_break ] cameron : haunting sharon , now that was a stroke of genius . but that plan was n't working anymore , which is why i decided to come back from the dead , shake things up a little bit . grace : well , you certainly did that , from what nikki had to say . cameron : well , it was quite an entrance . the shockwaves in that room were almost audible . grace : i do wish i could 've been there . cameron : oh , and then i ran into sharon later , just the two of us , after the brunch . grace : my god , what did you tell her ? cameron : i told her that no part of this bizarre story that she was telling about new year 's eve ever even happened . i 'm afraid that poor girl is dangerously delusional . grace : how terrible . how sad . cameron : yeah . grace : ( giggles ) cameron : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) nikki : what 's the big emergency , sharon ? did you find a dead body in your bathtub ? sharon : that 's not funny . nikki : i would think that you 'd be a little more calmed down . cameron is alive . you did n't kill him . you 're not gon na go to prison . sharon : well , sometimes i wish he really were dead . nikki : all right , look , i know you hate the guy , but is n't that a little extreme ? sharon : well , you might not think so when you hear the latest . cameron is now causing me a whole new set of problems . he offered nicholas a job . nikki : what ? you ca n't be serious . sharon : do i look like i 'm joking ? nikki : what kind of job ? sharon : c.o.o . of his software company . [ scene_break ] chris : daniel , i 'm not really sure -- danny : that 's kind of a personal question , do n't you think ? daniel : well , christine does n't have to answer it . i just ca n't help wondering . chris : why i never had children ? daniel : i mean , you just seem like you 'd be such a natural . chris : i 've always wanted a family , but unfortunately , the timing was never right . but i guess that 's the problem , the timing 's never right for much of anything in life unless you make it right , and i guess i did n't . i was in relationships , and i made excuses and more excuses not to start a family . i told myself that i was n't ready , that i had to concentrate on my career . daniel : so you regret it now ? chris : yeah . there 's not a day that goes by that i do n't wish that i had a child . it 's something i want very much . and now seeing you and the way you relate to your father ... it 's making me long for a family even -- even more . but i have to say , having you here , you 're kind of becoming the son that i never had . daniel : well , it 's kind of ironic . chris : why do you say that ? daniel : you and dad might have had a child if he had n't met my mom , if i had n't come along . danny : son , there is no way of knowing that . and chris and i , we 've accepted what happened to us way back when . i mean , there are no hard feelings . daniel : not even toward mom ? i mean , you must have resented her , christine , right ? danny : daniel , i -- daniel : no , no , no , i want to know . you can tell me the truth . how do you really feel about my mom ? chris : daniel , please understand when i say that your mother is a subject that i do n't want to discuss with you . daniel : why ? i 'm an adult . it 's not gon na devastate me . i mean , come on , you must hate her . danny : son ... daniel : you and my dad were together . you were married . happy , i would guess . chris : yeah , we were very happy . daniel : and then this phyllis person comes along and messes everything up . i mean , she got pregnant and broke up your marriage . i would think that you 'd want to do anything that you could to get back at her for that . danny : and you know , most women would 've , but not this woman . and the fact is , the mistakes that were made back then , daniel , they were made by me not christine . daniel : and i 'm one of those mistakes . [ scene_break ] dru : diane , do n't be so melodramatic . the fact of the matter is you threw yourself at damon , and he did n't bite . i 'm disappointed . diane : well , too bad for you . dru : i suppose he 's gon na fire damon anyway . heck , i would if i ran jabot . the other thing is if he lets damon go , i 'm out of one hell of a job . there 's another thing . diane : what ? dru : there 's another reason why i could lose my post as spokesperson for jabot . diane : your hair . dru : or lack thereof . diane : all right , drucilla , let 's have a look . has it gotten any better ? dru : no , no , diane , no . diane : no , come on . i want to help you . dru : would you cut it out ? back it up , diane . diane : i want to see . brad : what the heck 's going on ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , okay . what , diane came over here and tried to seduce you ? damon : yeah , i - i 'm ... i was as shocked as you are . phyllis : oh , yes . well , i 'm actually not shocked . i 'm kind of disgusted . damon : me too . phyllis : you too ? yeah , sure you are . what did she do ? damon : do we have to go there ? phyllis : i 'd like to go there . did she kiss you ? damon : am i allowed to plead the fifth ? phyllis : uh - huh . i got ta tell you , this freak -- freak , by the way -- is so pathetic . she goes after every man i have , first jack , now you . ca n't she get her own man ? damon : oh , relax . phyllis : i 'm not gon na relax . you think this is funny ? damon : well , n - nothing happened , that 's all . phyllis : nothing happened ? really ? did you invite her over here ? damon : no , she just showed up . phyllis : really , she just showed up ? hmm . well , i 'm about to just `` show up `` on her . damon : ah , hang on , slim . phyllis : hey . damon : you ai n't goin ' nowhere . phyllis : let go of me . i 'm about to show diane who she 's dealing with , okay ? damon : phyllis . phyllis : what ? damon : you can claw her eyes out later if you so desire . this evening , i would like you here with me , thank you very much . phyllis : why ? damon : why ? i thought we 'd have us a game of gin rummy . come over here . what do you think ? [ scene_break ] cameron : you shoulda seen the look in sharon 's eyes . ( imitates whiny voice ) `` oh , i 'm just trying to figure it all out . `` wondering if her mind was playing tricks on her . grace : you 're getting so consumed with this . we 've been here for months . i thought the plan was to do a number on sharon and head for parts unknown , live happily ever after . that was my plan . right now , i 'm not sure what yours is . cameron : what are you talking about ? why would you think the plan has changed ? grace : because everyone knows you 're alive . it 's not so simple to just disappear . cameron : hey , it will still happen , gracie . only now we do n't have to pretend like i do n't exist . trust me . i 've already started working on it . grace : you have ? cameron : mm - hmm . grace : honestly ? cameron : mm - hmm . for the first time in my life , i am enjoying my freedom . i 'm not having to work 24/7 i got a beautiful girl to spend my time and my money and my money and my time on . and you know what ? i 'm thinking about ... i 'm thinking about stepping back , handing over the reins to someone . grace : of your company ? cameron : yeah . as a matter of fact , i 've , uh , i 've actually offered someone the position of chief operating officer . this guy 's gon na be perfect for the job . grace : who ? cameron : fella i met . nick newman . [ scene_break ] nikki : cameron wants to hire nicholas to be his second - in - command ? sharon : that 's what nick told me . nikki : well , what does cameron plan on doing , traveling , retiring ? sharon : who cares ? as long as nick is working for him , we 'll never be rid of him , and he will have a constant influence on our entire family ! nikki : my god , we ca n't let that happen . sharon : no ! but what are we gon na do ? nikki : is nicholas actually considering this job ? sharon : unfortunately , yes , he is . nikki : if only he had accepted his father 's job offer , none of this would be happening . sharon : well , try to convince nick of that . he thinks of it as an insult . nikki : he would actually rather go to another company than try to work things out ? sharon : that 's what he said , but he admits that he does n't trust cameron ever since his disappearing act . nikki : well , then why on earth would he want to work for the man ? sharon : i do n't know . he knows that i am against it . nikki : do you think it 's possible this is some sort of a setup ? sharon : what , another way for cameron to torture me ? nikki : well , one thing is very clear . nicholas has no idea what this man is capable of . sharon : i wish there were n't so many unanswered questions . nikki : yeah , yeah , like the body in the sewer , and why he 's even playing this sick game . sharon : a body that 's wearing cameron 's clothes . i mean , who could that be ? nikki : did you ask larry ? sharon : yeah . he 's totally mystified . nikki : well , i think you and i are thinking the same thing . i mean , whoever larry took out of your car trunk and dumped down into the sewer -- sharon : cameron must have killed him and then put him behind that dumpster . nikki : why would he do that ? sharon : i do n't know . maybe to drive me crazy ? nikki : oh , you know , we can speculate about this until we 're blue in the face , but this thing is spinning out of control . sharon : well , why do you think i 've been so scared ? nikki : you know , with this job offer thing , we 've got to do something drastic . sharon : i know , but what ? i 've been racking my brain . nikki : sharon , there 's only one solution . sharon : what ? nikki : you 've got to bite the bullet and tell your husband the truth . [ scene_break ] brittany : the tour is off ? j.t . : that remains to be seen . brittany : well , what does that mean ? j.t . : it means that shiloh was n't real happy with me for chasing after colleen . brittany : but you were only gone one night . j.t . : yeah , but i missed my cd release party . brittany : ouch . j.t . : beach front spent a lot of money on that thing . brittany : and their star attraction was a no - show . j.t . : made 'em look pretty bad . brittany : guess i ca n't blame them for being ticked . j.t . : yeah , me either . i must have apologized a hundred times . brittany : did it do any good ? j.t . : we 'll see . the last few days went pretty well , but , uh , i do n't know . i could tell they were n't lovin ' me like they used to . oh , well . guess there 's nothin ' i could do . brittany : nothing you could do ? you can get on a plane and go back to l.a . j.t . : shiloh said i should go home . brittany : do you want this recording deal or not ? j.t . : of course i do . but there 's other things i got ta worry about . brittany : no buts . there are people in l.a. who think you 're a bad investment . you have to go back and prove them wrong . j.t . : i ca n't . i got stuff i got ta do here . brittany : like what , moping around , thinking about colleen ? j.t . : oh , you 're one to talk about moping . for months , all you did was hide out in this apartment feelin ' sorry for yourself . brittany : and you 're the one who told me to get over it . and now i 'm saying the same thing to you . get over it , j.t . swallow your pride , go back to l.a. and make everyone at beach front adore you again . because if you blow this , i 'll never let you forget it . [ scene_break ] brad : if you two could take a break from your little squabble , i 'm looking for john . have you seen him ? dru : first of all , we were not squabbling , brad . and second of all , we have n't seen john . diane : but if we do see him , we 'll be sure and tell him that you 're looking for him . brad : thanks . as you were . dru : wait a minute . wait , whoa , whoa ! uh , brad , what 's the deal with damon ? brad : what deal ? dru : is he gon na get fired ? brad : it 's up in the air , dru , along with everything else . diane : well , what about tuvia ? could it survive without damon ? brad : it might . dru : oh , come on . everyone knows if damon leaves , tuvia 's down the tubes . brad : we have a lot of good products on the shelves , dru . diane : maybe enough to stand on their own . brad : maybe , for awhile , until we get someone else developing new ones . dru : do you really think that 's possible ? brad : you 'd sure like it to be , would n't you ? dru : yes , i would . there 's no secret there . brad : well , i hope it turns out that way , dru , i really do . in the meantime , i have a piece of advice for you , even though you did n't ask for it . dru : no , i did n't , but go ahead . brad : stay cool . when you feel desperate , you tend to get a little bit -- dru : a little impulsive , i know . brad : well , do n't , not while things are so shaky around here . when the going gets tough , just hang onto your hat and ... dru : stay cool . brad : yes . dru : thanks for the tip , brad . thanks . `` hang onto your hat . `` if he only knew . oh . diane : seriously , drucilla , how bad is it ? dru : it 's not getting any better , diane . diane : well , let me have a look . dru : no . diane : come on , i saw it at the salon . come on , let me see . dru : you 've got a big mouth . are you sure you wo n't say anything ? diane : yours is bigger , and no , i promise i wo n't . come on . diane : ( gasps ) well , um ... you could start a whole new hairstyling trend . dru : thanks , diane . diane : no problem . [ scene_break ] phyllis : we 're gon na miss the film . damon : i do n't care . i would just as soon be all up in this . phyllis : ( giggles ) damon : baby ? phyllis : hmm ? damon : you know that i truly hope that things work out between you and your son . phyllis : i know . thank you . phyllis : so ... daniel knows i want a relationship with him . he knows what i want , so ... he does n't want one with me . i have to respect that , right ? phyllis : easier said , than done . anyway ... i do n't wan na talk about this anymore . i 've been going on and on about my messed up life . and i wan na know about you . tell me about you . damon : about me ? phyllis : yeah . damon : what ? i went to the cleaners and the bank this morning . phyllis : no , not about your day . do n't tell me about your day . i wan na know about you . damon : i 'm not sure what you 're asking . phyllis : you know what i 'm asking . i - i - i do n't know anything about you . i mean , we 've been together for awhile here , and i do n't know about your family , about your past . let 's fix that . [ scene_break ] danny : son , hey . i have always loved you dearly . and no matter what problems phyllis and i had in the past , they have never influenced how i felt about you . daniel : i guess i 'm just more interested in christine 's feelings . i mean , what about the problems you 've had with my mother ? i 'm sure there were some , and they were probably pretty serious . danny : look , i do n't know where this is coming from -- daniel : are you saying it 's not true ? chris : no , we 're saying this is n't an area we feel comfortable getting into , especially since your dad and i are hoping that maybe -- daniel : that what ? that i 'll break down and i 'll see her ? danny : it is n't something we wanted to push right now . daniel : why , because i might find something out that you 'd rather i did n't ? daniel : never mind . you know what ? you 're right . it 's in the past . it 's something that i just need to learn to live with and move on . chris : listen , daniel , i am sorry that i ca n't be more open with you . danny : the last thing we wanted to do was upset you and open up old wounds . daniel : no worries . it 's cool . danny : why do n't i believe that ? daniel : listen , as long as we 're all getting stuff off of our chests , or not , there 's something i 've been meaning to tell you guys . danny : what ? daniel : it 's been really , really great being here , but i really think i should be getting back . chris : back ? danny : to switzerland ? [ scene_break ] grace : you want nicholas to take over your company ? well , i do n't see that happening . cameron : oh , i see it happening . i 've talked to him . and unless i 'm way off base , he is so tempted . grace : is n't that playing with fire ? sharon wo n't support the idea . what if she starts opening up to her husband ? cameron : she wo n't . it 's too risky for her . she 's worked too hard to keep her secret . besides , at this point , she 's not even sure what 's real and what 's not real . and as for nick , well , he is so hungry for an opportunity like this , he can almost taste it . his old man spit in his eye , and he would like nothing better than to return the favor . i 'm tellin ' you , baby , it all works for us . grace : it does ? how do you see that ? cameron : all right , just ... how about this ? every time he goes to work , every time he mentions work , she 's forced to think about me . see , right there , one more way to drive her crazy . grace : sometimes , cameron , i almost think you 're a little too into this . cameron : oh , come on . look , this all started with you , how much you hated sharon . you wanted payback , and i promised you that i would help you get it , and we are . and on top of that , nobody -- nobody does to me what she did and gets away with it . grace : when you staggered in that night , all messed up and bloody after she freaked out and attacked you in the motel room , the only thing i worried about was getting you well . cameron : you 're a great nurse , a great nurse . i do n't know what i would have done without you . cameron : but what do you do to a woman who hits you over the head and leaves you for dead in the snow ? i 'll tell you what you do . you make that bitch pay . and that 's what i 'm gon na do . i 'm gon na make sharon newman pay . grace : oh ! cameron : we 're gon na have it , gracie , i promise . just you , me ... no worries , no stress ... sun , sand ... just like we always talked about . just as soon as i 'm finished with sharon newman . [ scene_break ] sharon : tell nicholas the truth ? nikki , how could you even suggest such a thing ? nikki : look , up to now , i have done things your way . i even lied to my son to protect you . but things keep getting worse and worse , and it 's got ta stop . now if you tell nicholas the truth -- sharon : i would end up in divorce court before i even knew what hit me ! nikki : sharon , will you listen to me , please ? cameron kirsten is like some insidious cancer . now how long are you gon na let him control your every waking moment ? sharon : if i were to tell nick the truth , do you think there 's any chance he would ever forgive me ? nikki : honey , i think you have to take that chance . sharon : no , nikki , i ca n't . i ca n't . nikki : look , have n't you said all along , the reason you kept this secret was to protect your family ? sharon : yes , it is . nikki : all right , well , now revealing the secret is your only salvation . i know it 's frightening , but this could be your last chance to end the nightmare you 've been living . sharon , you 've got to tell nicholas the truth , and do it now before it 's too late . [ next_on ] phyllis : if this is just about sex , just tell me . bobby : you 're supposed to be somebody that loves her . raul : hey , do n't you ever doubt my love for brittany , okay ? nick : i have to question why you are letting this guy walk all over you like this . | grace and cameron talk about sharon and plot some more . daniel asks christine why shes not married or does n't have kids . christine explains the timing was never right and that she really wants a child and tells daniel that hes becoming the son shes never had . damon and phyllis talk about daniel and she wonders if shell ever see him again . nick considers cameron 's offer , much to sharon 's dismay . she thinks nick needs to mend fences with his father instead . damon tells phyllis that diane hit on him . dru and diane commiserate about damon being with phyllis . brittany thinks it 's a good thing jt and colleen broke up and tells him so . sharon informs nicki that cameron offered nick a job . daniel asks christine if she resents phyllis and christine tells him that she does n't want to discuss her with him but he presses her . danny cuts in and says mistakes were made my him . brad interrupts diane and dru and them discussing her lack of hair . cameron tells grace his offer to nick . nicki suggests to sharon that it could be a possible set up and she suggest sharon tell nick the whole truth . brittany tells jt to get back on a plane to la and make it right with beachfront records . brad tells dru to stay cool when it comes to jabot and tuvia . daniel tells them he has to go . cameron 's out for blood and wants sharon to pay . sharon wonders if nick will forgive her if she tells him the truth . |
mac : j.t . , where were you ? j.t . : the bakery . what 's up with you ? mac : i 'm fixing breakfast . j.t . : breakfast ? what -- what do i smell ? mac : um , bacon , eggs , toast . i did n't know if maybe you 'd want pancakes instead . i did n't know you went out . i thought you were still asleep . j.t . : well , i thought the same thing about you . you 're cooking for me ? mac : i wanted to surprise you , make you a homemade breakfast . j.t . : oh . well , i was trying to surprise you , so , uh , i got two vanilla lattes , a couple of chocolate doughnuts mac : health food breakfast . j.t . : you know it . all my favorites . you look cute in that apron . it really suits you . mac : ( laughs ) okay , we 've basically got two feasts . which one are we gon na eat ? j.t . : are you kidding me ? you think i 'd miss your bacon and eggs ? mac : i know how much you like doughnuts . j.t . : well , it 's simple . we 'll have both . [ scene_break ] jill : ashley , i need to talk to you . ashley : i 'm in the middle of something . it 's gon na have to wait . jill : did damon porter submit his resignation to you ? ashley : he did n't submit anything , no . jill : meaning ? ashley : meaning he came in here , said he had to go back to atlanta , cleared out a few things , gave me a big , fat hug and then apologized for leaving on such short notice , and that 's about it . jill : and you just let him go ? ashley : what was i supposed to do , jill ? he said he had to go back to georgia because of personal reasons . jill : and did you have personal reasons for not telling me about it ? ashley : i 'm the head of this department , okay ? and i will replace damon with the appropriate person . in the meantime ... ( bangs on desk ) back off . jill : well , i happen to be c.e.o . of this company , so i need to be kept apprised of any major personnel changes , especially r & d . ashley : you know , as i said , i 'm the head of the department . so i just assumed that because i handled it -- jill : do n't ever , ever , ever assume . that is your first mistake . ashley : okay . i 'm very , very sorry for not notifying you . but i have a question . is this about the company ? or is this about your extremely fragile ego ? [ scene_break ] victoria : come on , nick . it 's time to go home . nick : why ? victoria : 'cause we 've been here long enough . nick : then go . no one 's forcing you to stay . victoria : oh ... please do n't be like this . nick : i just ca n't go home right now , vic . victoria : why not ? nick : because i do n't think i can keep from falling apart . [ scene_break ] sharon : oh , cassie ... you really are gone . sharon : `` sharon , i went up to the house for a bit . call if you need me . nikki . `` noah : mom . mommy ! sharon : noah , honey ? sweetie , i 'll be right there . [ scene_break ] chris : are you telling me daniel is n't here ? phyllis : he 's not up in his room , his bags are gone . i thought you had already picked him up . chris : you do n't think ... phyllis : that he took off ? i 'm starting to get that feeling . chris : i need to talk to him . phyllis , it 's important . phyllis : why , did something happen ? chris : yeah . phyllis : how bad ? chris : the worst . [ scene_break ] daniel : cassie 's dead ? are you sure ? lily : my dad got a call from mr. newman . daniel : oh , my god . i killed her . lily : no , daniel , stop . daniel : well , i guess this is it . i mean , this is the end for me . lily : do n't say that . it 's not the end . daniel : lily , they are gon na charge me murder ! lily : listen to me , okay ? this is not the end . this is the worst thing that could 've happened , but remember what cassie told you ? remember , she told you that she did n't blame you . she forgave you . daniel : yeah , yeah , i know that she forgave me , but do you think anybody else is gon na forgive me ? do you think that i could ever forgive myself ? ! [ scene_break ] vinny : big bob . bobby : i thought i told you i did n't want you comin ' down here . vinny : i stopped by to be friendly . bobby : you know what , vinny ? knock it off . we both know why you 're down here . i told you , you 'll get your money when i get it . vinny : well , i got a way you can pay me back real quick . bobby : vinny ... vinny : be smart , bob . hear me out . [ scene_break ] gloria : well , well , well . hello , you love birds . lauren : oh , gloria . gloria : look at you two . you are both absolutely glowing . lauren : you made me glow , honey . do you want to join us ? gloria : i would love to . thank you very much . well , i 've been thinking . michael : uh - oh . gloria : yes . you know , this wedding is going to be an awful lot of work . michael : is it ? why ? why ? gloria : because weddings always are . michael : but lauren and i have n't even decided what we 're gon na do about -- gloria : michael , i know how busy you are with your careers and your social lives , and the last thing you need is more stress . so i 've had a terrific idea . i think you should let me be your wedding planner . [ scene_break ] victoria : no one would blame you if you fell apart . nick : i ca n't go home right now . victoria : but , nick ... nick : victoria , please stop . stop pushing me . you think i do n't know my family needs me right now ? nick : especially my son . he 's hurting ... and he 's confused . but i have to pull myself together , otherwise what good will i be to anyone ? victoria : but they just want to see you . nick : and see what ? a complete wreck ? nick : you think that will make my son feel safe ? nick : his big sister is dead . his world 's been turned upside down . what good will it do him to see his dad come unglued ? victoria : you wo n't . nick : thank you ... for everything you 've done . you do n't know how much it means to me that you did n't go back to italy ... and that were here for ... nick : i got ta go . victoria : where ? nick . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] sharon : you feel better ? did you have a bad dream ? yeah , me too . noah : was yours about cassie ? aunt victoria said cassie 's in heaven now . sharon : that 's right . she is , sweetie . noah : what 's heaven like ? sharon : um , no one knows , but it 's a really nice place ... and no one 's ever sad there . noah : what do people do there ? sharon : well , i 'm not sure , but whatever cassie 's doing right now , she 's having a lot of fun . a lot more fun than she ever had here . noah : really ? more fun than when we ride horses ? sharon : even more fun than that . noah : remember cindy ? cassie told me it was her only friend before she came to live with you and dad . sharon : yeah , i do remember her . noah : i wish i could talk to cassie . sharon : well , honey , you can , you know ? when people we love die , they never really leave us . we keep them right here all the time . noah : so if i told cassie i love her , she would hear me ? noah : i love you , cassie . you think she heard that ? sharon : i 'm sure she did . noah : i love you , too , mommy . sharon : oh , pumpkin , i love you . [ scene_break ] jill : i will thank you to take a respectful tone with me . now i asked you a question . ashley : no , you came in here to yell at me . jill : we just lost a crucial member of our design team . plus , i 've had to endure jack lecturing me because i did n't know anything about it . ashley : i already apologized for that . what else would you like me to do ? jill : i wan na know what new products you 're working on and what stage of development they 're in and what information a chief executive should be apprised of , including any sudden personnel changes . ashley : okay , so basically , you want me to be filling out forms instead of creating new product , is that it ? jill : no , no , no . i 'm not trying to make things difficult for you . ashley : then let me do my job because you know what ? believe it or not , i know how to run this department . in fact , i 've been at jabot longer than you have . in fact , i was once the president . so stop treating me like i 'm some kind of a novice . jill : all right . issue number two -- i have n't heard a peep out of newman enterprises lately . now it 's not like they would tell us what new products they 're working on , but i know they 're working on something because drucilla winters just took over the cosmetics division , and she 's eager to prove herself . we need to be ready to take that on . ashley : uh - huh . i agree with that . jill : well , good . how are we gon na do that without damon ? ashley : we 'll manage . i 'm not alone here , jill . i do have a staff , and as i already told you , i 'll find somebody appropriate to replace damon with . jill : so are you ready to take on some very long hours here ? ashley : of course . jill : how many long hours are we talking about ? ashley : i think i 'm qualified to manage my work schedule . jill : well , maybe in another situation , but now because you 've let damon slip through your fingers , we 're in an emergency . ashley : you know what ? jill : and it 's my job to deal with emergencies . ashley : silly me . i just remembered a meeting that i have to go to . jill : ashley , i 'm not finished talking to you . ashley : i 'll see you later , jill . jill : ashley , do n't . do n't walk out on me . ashley : good - bye . bye - bye , kay . jill : all right , you think that we can do so well without damon porter ? we 'll see how we can do without ashley abbott , you hear me ? kay : well , i 'm certainly glad i stopped by . [ scene_break ] bobby : why you in such a hurry for this money ? i thought you were the big shot . now you 're sweatin ' me for $ 3,000 ? vinny : you got your way of doin ' business , i got my way of doin ' business . now about the money ... bobby : i told you , vinny , i do n't have it . vinny : well , i know you do n't , which is why i 'm here . i have a way you can pay off your debt in full right now , today . bobby : how 's that ? vinny : all you got ta do is get on a plane , fly to fort lauderdale . i got a guy who 'll be waiting there for you at the airport . you give him an envelope , he gives you an envelope . you get back on the plane , fly here , we meet and you give me the envelope . we never see each other again . how simple is that ? jack : bobby -- oh , i 'm sorry . am i interrupting ? bobby : no , that 's all right , mr. abbott . what can i do for you ? jack : i 'm actually looking for phyllis . have you seen her ? bobby : no , i have n't . but if i do , i 'll let her know that you 're lookin ' for her . jack : thanks . bobby : look , vinny , no , thanks . vinny : bob -- bobby : look , vinny , i said no , thank you . i do n't know what you 're cookin ' up , but i do n't want any part of it . just find somebody else . vinny : are you crazy , bob ? bobby : yeah , i am crazy , vinny . i 'm just tryin ' to earn a living here . now beat it before i punch your face in . vinny : you ai n't thinkin ' right , bob . [ scene_break ] michael : you want to plan our wedding ? gloria : no . well , not all by myself . but i certainly will have some help . i mean , i do n't know , i was thinking that maybe i can , uh , just , uh -- michael : no , hold on , hold on . look , gloria , you 're getting a little ahead of yourself . lauren and i have n't even decided where we 're gon na have the wedding . gloria : well , how many choices can there be , michael ? a church , a country club , maybe a fabulous hotel . michael : wait , wait , wait , we do n't even know if we 're getting married in genoa city . gloria : oh . lauren : we do n't ? michael : we could go to vegas . lauren : oh , really ? well , this is news to me . michael : still no deal ? lauren : ha ha , very funny , and no . we are getting married here in genoa city surrounded by the people who care about us most . gloria : good for you , lauren . so one major thing decided . 10,000 things to go , but you have to decide where because that 's going to affect the music and the flowers and how many guests you can ... i wonder if the abbotts would let you get married at the mansion . michael : i 'd rather get married in a cave . like that would happen anyway . gloria : it 's my house , too . michael : yeah , yeah , but for how long ? [ scene_break ] chris : it happened last night . i - i do n't have all the details . but , phyllis , i need to talk to daniel . you do n't have any idea where he is ? phyllis : no . i have no ... oh , my god . what 's gon na happen to my son ? chris : i ca n't answer that . phyllis : i ca n't answer that ! he 's gon na go to prison . they 're gon na throw away the key . he 's going to prison . my god , cassie is dead . you ca n't let that happen , christine ! you ca n't let this happen . chris : i 'm gon na do everything i can , but first we need to find him , so think . did he tell you where he was going ? phyllis : no ! no ! chris : he did n't tell you anything ? phyllis : no ! he said that he wanted to see his father . he wanted to go out of town . chris : we 'll call danny . we 'll see if daniel 's contacted him . phyllis : okay . i think i have his number in my purse . chris : that can wait . first i need to find out if daniel 's passport is missing . can you find it ? do you know where he keeps it ? phyllis : yeah , i think -- i think so . chris : go find it . i 'll wait here . chris : glenn richards , please . it 's christine blair . [ scene_break ] daniel : my life is over , lily . lily : daniel , that is not true . daniel : yes , it is . even if i do n't go to jail , i 'm never gon na be able to stop thinking about what i did to her . cassie 's face is gon na haunt me for the rest of my life . and no matter where i go or what i do , i 'm always gon na have to remember what i took from her . she was just a kid . she had her whole life ahead of her . lily : but , you know , it does n't have to be like that , okay ? i mean , i feel horrible about what happened , but why do two lives have to be ruined ? is n't one enough ? daniel : lily , you need to get away from me . lily : no , daniel . do n't say that . daniel : yes . if you stick around me , i 'm just gon na mess up your life , too . just , please , just go . just -- just go , please . [ scene_break ] mac : when i 've eaten this much in the morning . j.t . : oh , you 're telling me . it feels like nap time . mac : i feel like i should go to the gym to work some of it off . j.t . : mmm , i got a better idea . mac : j.t ... j.t . : no , no , not that , although that 's not a bad thought either . mac : down , boy . j.t . : ( laughs ) i think we should do something a little more bold and adventurous , like take the day off . mac : i 've got finals coming up . i ca n't cut class now . j.t . : what , my offer 's not the least bit tempting ? come on . mac : it 's out of the question . j.t . : out of the question ? mac , you 're like a straight - a student . i bet you 've never even missed a day of class in your life . look , there is a beautiful day staring at us out there , and i figure i 've got something to celebrate , so ... you know , i mean , i 've got a new roommate . well , actually my old roommate , but who 's counting ? mac : mm - hmm . ( laughs ) j.t . : hey , come on , your books will still be here tomorrow when you get back . mac : tomorrow ? j.t . : yeah , who knows how long this day 's gon na last ? mac : you and i are so different , j.t . j.t . : you 're telling me . if i were like you , i 'd be heading off to a long , boring day of work . mac : yeah , and if i were like you , i would be barely scraping by passing classes . j.t . : oh , well , you do n't have to worry about that . i 'm gon na go check in at the office . maybe you 'll be here when i get back . mac : maybe i will . j.t . : yeah , or maybe you wo n't . thanks for breakfast . mac : no , thank you , j.t . j.t . : i 'll find you some more chocolate doughnuts . mac : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] gloria : so , lauren , have you decided about your dress yet ? lauren : well , actually i was thinking , maybe -- gloria : oh , no , no , no . how silly of me . you will design your own . lauren : well , you know ... gloria : michael , why are you being so quiet ? michael : i do n't see why we ca n't handle this ourselves . lauren : you know what ? your mother 's right . we are way too busy to plan this wedding , and if she would like to pitch in , by all means , please do . gloria : thank you , lauren . you know , i have always felt that a wedding is a chance to show people who you are and what you 're all about , so why not do it up right ? michael : ( whispers ) great . [ scene_break ] jack : hey , sis , what are you doing here ? ashley : i had to get out of the lab . jack : oh , is something about to blow up ? ashley : yeah , me . you made a horrible mistake putting jill in charge of jabot , jack . jack : oh , god , that again . ashley : yeah , that again . i ca n't work with her , and i sure as hell am not gon na work for her . jill : thank you , elsiann . thank you so much for the heads - up . so where were we ? kay : uh , your little outburst before with ashley . jill : yeah , i 'm really sorry that you had to walk in on that . kay : do n't you think you came on just a bit strong ? jill : no , no , i do not . people treat me with such a lack of respect . and particularly now that jabot is up against the clock this way , we have a limited amount of time to either put ourselves back on the map or just fade into oblivion . and then ashley , she treats me like i 'm a nuisance for mentioning that we need a lot of new product . kay : jill , just stop . stop right there . i mean , calm down . now everything you are saying to ashley is true and it needs saying , but you are playing a different role now . jill : i know that . kay : which means you need a different voice . you 've been in the trenches a long time . you have fought for everything you want . well , you 're the boss now , and bosses do n't yell , scream ! no , they do n't fight for what they want . jill : bosses command . kay : bosses lead . [ scene_break ] noah : mommy , where 's daddy ? sharon : um , he 'll be home soon , honey . noah : is he sad about cassie ? sharon : yeah , he is . daddy 's very sad . [ scene_break ] bobby : hey , buddy , how long you gon na be ? hey ! oh , nick . you all right ? [ scene_break ] jack : believe me , i hate saying this , but jill ai n't going anywhere . ashley : something has to be done . jack : do i need to remind you ? the decision 's been made , and not by me . katherine chancellor made it . ashley : i do n't care who made the decision . it has to be unmade . gloria : excuse me , you two , for interrupting . ashley : yeah , what is it , gloria ? gloria : i just wanted you to know that john and i had a wonderful conversation this morning . ashley : about ? gloria : about my son michael 's engagement to lauren fenmore . now this morning you two could n't be bothered to offer your congratulations , but john more than made up for it with his kind words . and i just wanted you two to know that , to be aware of how john feels . ashley : thank you so much for sharing that with us , gloria . gloria : you 're very welcome , ashley , jack . have a good day . ashley : so ... jack : so what ? ashley : what are you gon na do about jill ? jack : were n't you listening ? i just told you . ashley : and i 'm telling you something has to be done , because i ca n't work with her . i refuse to believe that we 're stuck with jill . [ scene_break ] jill : katherine , i never went to business school . kay : i realize that , jill , but you have learned so much . jill : except how to lead . kay : well , you will learn that , too , but right now you 're going to have to reevaluate the way you deal with people . ashley abbott , for instance . jill : ashley is so arrogant . kay : is she ? i really do n't know . i do n't , i truly do n't . what i do know is that she is artistic . she is a creator , and she is a vital part of the jabot team . now your job is to make her want to do her very best for you . jill : this is n't about what she wants . this is business . kay : jill , listen to me . business is made up of people . treated as such , they will work their butts off for you . jill : i 'm just afraid if i 'm soft on them , they 're gon na walk all over me . kay : i did not say be soft . you are the boss . fine , be the boss . be decisive . create a sense of direction and purpose . because if you walk around as though you have to prove that you 're in charge , you 're gon na seem very insecure to everybody . and who in the hell wants to follow anybody who does n't know where they 're going or what the hell they want ? now you listen to me . as long as i am in charge of jabot , you do have a job . but i 'm telling you right now . you 're gon na have to change the way you treat people . jill : i need to think about this . kay : yes , well , you do that . trust your vision for this company . i believe in you . jill : thank you , mother . [ scene_break ] noah : mommy ? sharon : hmm ? noah : do you believe what cassie said in the hospital , that she 's my guardian angel now and she 'll always be there for me ? sharon : yeah , i do . noah , you will always have a big sister named cassie . always . [ scene_break ] bobby : all right , nick , nick , take it easy , take it easy . listen , i do n't know what 's going on with you , but if you do n't tell somebody , you 're gon na explode . nick : you know my daughter cassie ? bobby : yeah , she was in a car accident a few days ago . nick : it was no accident . this stupid , boneheaded jackass ... bobby : what ? what happened , nick ? talk to me . bobby : oh , no . cassie ? [ scene_break ] michael : she 's gon na make us crazy , i swear to you . lauren : no , no . michael : no , you have got to cut her out of -- michael : problems ? gloria : the usual -- john 's children . michael : what 's wrong now ? gloria : they 're just determined to keep me and john from getting back together again . especially ashley . i think it 's pretty pathetic . why ca n't she just get a life of her own ? lauren : do n't you worry , gloria . when word gets out that our wedding is the social event of the season , they 're gon na bend over backwards to be nice to you just to get an invitation . michael : lauren , please do n't encourage her . gloria : i just love the way you think , lauren . ( laughs ) we 're gon na get along so well . so how long should we make genoa city wait ? lauren : mm , awhile . i mean , not too long . maybe fall or early fall ? gloria : perfect . michael : yeah , perfect . lauren : perfect . [ scene_break ] lily : no , i do n't want to leave you . daniel : you know what ? i do n't want that either , but you ca n't stay with me . lily : no , look , you need me , okay ? you need a friend . daniel : lily , i ca n't let you do that ! lily : no , listen to me ! this is not your decision . i 'm not turning my back on you . i wo n't . just let me help you . i can go out in the world and be your eyes and ears and tell you what 's going on . you know , i can bring you food and keep you company . daniel : what about your parents ? what are they gon na say ? lily : nothing , okay ? let me worry about them . they wo n't find out about anything . so should i talk to your lawyer ? daniel : no , no . do n't say anything to christine . she 'll just try to stop me from all this . what i really need to do , lily , is i really need to get far , far away from here . lily : you 're not gon na leave now , are you ? i mean , at least let me find out what 's happening . daniel : lily , i ca n't believe you want to help me . i 'm a murderer ! lily : no , you are not a murderer . it was an accident , a stupid , awful accident . lily : i just thought of someone i could talk to . daniel : who ? lily : my uncle malcolm . he 'll know exactly what to do . daniel : and are you sure that we can trust him not to say anything to anyone ? lily : no , he 's cool . he wo n't turn us in . look , i 'm gon na try and find him , okay ? and i 'll be right back . daniel : okay . wait , lily , lily , wait . lily : what ? daniel : thank you . thank you for helping me . lily : you 're welcome . daniel : you mean so much to me . [ scene_break ] kay : hi . mac : grandma ! kay : i , uh , brought you a housewarming plant . mac : thank you . that 's so sweet . come in . kay : oh , thank you . well , i assume you 're still staying here , right ? mac : yes , so far . kay : mm - hmm , and things are going well ? mac : i do n't know , grandma . i love being around j.t . , but ... kay : well , darling , just give it time . it is n't all going to happen in one day . mac : i know . i just wish i knew where we were going . kay : now does n't everybody ? ( chuckles ) promise me one thing . mac : what ? kay : i want you to remember this moment . many years from now when you look back on today , you will think about how absolutely delicious it was to feel the way you 're feeling . take my word for it . mac : i know what you 're trying to say , grandma . that being young and having such strong feelings is supposed to be wonderful . kay : yes , but you have to let it be wonderful . now if you 're going to ask yourself all sorts of questions and second - guess your feelings , you 're just gon na spoil things for yourself . i know , because i 've been there . been there and done it , honest to god . i lost a young man that way once . oh , good lord , he had piercing blue eyes , incredible eyes . he was built like a greek sculpture . phew , the fun we could have had . mac : listen to you ! go , grandma ! kay : no , no . this is about you . listen , darling , i really do n't know how you 're going to proceed with j.t . , but one thing i do know is when it comes to the affairs of the heart , sometimes one just has to let go and take that giant leap , not overthink things . oh , it 's good to be careful , but then sometimes it 's good not to be too careful . mac : a leap of faith . kay : exactly , yes . well , i must go . darling , give me a hug . enjoy . enjoy that plant . mac : i will . kay : and you enjoy life . oh , mackenzie , you only come around once . i love you . mac : i love you , too , grandma , so much . kay : oh , yes . well , i love you more . mac : i love you more . kay : no , i love you more . mac : no , i love you more . kay : i will always love you more ! mac : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , his passport is n't where i thought it was , but that does n't matter , because he could be anywhere . phyllis : what 's wrong ? chris : i just spoke with glenn richards . the charges against daniel have been revised to vehicular homicide . phyllis : okay . phyllis : so it 's official . my son is a murderer . my son is a murderer . phyllis : you know , christine , i hope he did take off . i hope he ran as fast and as far as he could . i know he 'd be making things worse for himself , but when i think about what he 's up against ... i mean , if the police do n't get him , you know the newmans are going to . and nicholas , he 's gon na be out for blood , is n't he ? phyllis : so it 's better if my son is anywhere but here . [ scene_break ] bob : look , nick , i do n't know what to say . nick : nothing to say . my daughter 's dead . bobby : who was driving ? nick : daniel romalotti . bobby : do you know him ? nick : yeah , he was living out at the ranch for awhile . bobby : in the tack house ? phyllis ' kid ? nick : yeah . i guess he met up with my daughter at some party , gave her a ride home . he was drunk . i mean , you read about this stuff in the papers all the time . you never think it could happen to you . bobby : nick , i 'm so sorry . nick : this whole thing seems so unreal to me . i mean , i do n't know what i should be doing or how i should deal with something like this . bobby : i do n't either . nick , if you need something , anything , just let me know . i mean it . nick : thanks , bobby . nick : lily . lily : hi , um ... my dad told me about cassie , and i 'm so sorry . i 'm really gon na miss her . nick : so does he know ? lily : who ? nick : daniel . does your little friend know that he killed my daughter ? [ next_on ] mac : for the first time , i think there 's a chance something might actually happen with j.t . phyllis : i need you to come with me . jack : what is so important ? phyllis : daniel 's gone . lily : no , daniel , no ! daniel : help , lily , lily ! | mackenzie looks awfully cute slaving in the kitchen . ashley finds the ceo 's ego tremendously fragile . daniel will not be able to forgive himself for what has transpired . nick is afraid of falling apart in front of the family . noah talks to his guardian angel . gloria has a great idea where a wedding is to be held . phyllis goes searching for a passport . jt makes a suggestion as to how the day should be spent . katherine gives a lesson in good management . |
nick : you 're blowing this out of proportion . sharon : nick , i 'm serious . i want a divorce . nick : i just moved home . sharon : yeah , that was completely against my wishes . nick : i was keeping a promise to noah that i would n't leave . sharon : well , you 've broken a lot of other promises so ... you know , it 's hard enough just working together . nick : i do n't want a divorce . n : fine fight me in court , but you 're gon na make things harder on everyone . nick : okay , if it 's what you really want . sharon : it is . nick : well , then i have two conditions . [ scene_break ] victoria : we are late again . brad : i would n't mind being late every morning . victoria : mr. carlton , please ! this is a place of business ! be careful what you say . brad : all right , okay , fine . i 'll change the subject . i 'm kinda looking forward to seeing jewel at the benefit concert . victoria : married only a few weeks and already my husband is thinking about other women . brad : you 're the only woman i want in my life . victoria : save that for later . brad : they expect it . we 're newlyweds . victoria : so have you talked to sharon ? brad : about ? victoria : the benefit . they 're almost totally sold out . brad : wow , that 's great news . victoria : yeah , i know . i think that it might be bringing my brother and sharon closer together . brad : how so ? victoria : nicholas moved back home last night . [ scene_break ] phyllis : what is it with your family ? what are you doing ? spying on me for jack ? ashley : i 'm looking for the redesign for the perfume section . where is it ? phyllis : it 's not due till tuesday . ashley : it was due this morning . phyllis : we 're not having a meeting on it until next week . ashley : i sent you a memo . phyllis : a memo ? okay , i should look at my memos more often . sorry , ashley , i 've just been working a lot , uh , helping nikki with n.v.p . ashley : you should n't be working there at all . phyllis : why not ? we 're featuring jabot products . ashley : your work here should take precedence . obviously , you 're letting things slide . phyllis : that 's bull . this is n't about my work . this is payback for hurting jack . [ scene_break ] nikki : lisa , i am not doubting you . i 'm simply saying that it 's not only about having the proper credentials . well , we 're all swamped . listen , i do n't want you hiring anybody until we have checked them out thoroughly , got it ? she does n't get it . she just does n't get it . we wan na pamper our clients . the staff sets the tone . she does n't understand that ! victor : sweetheart , this is too much for you to take on on your own . nikki : no , no , i 'm fine . and phyllis has been tremendous . victor : but you need someone full - time . nikki : wait a minute , we 're not talking about jack again , are we ? victor : why do n't you call him ? nikki : he 's already turned you down . please , darling , let 's move on . [ scene_break ] jack : apparently , dad did not look well at all . chris : has he seen the prison doctor ? jack : the one that said his health is consistent with his age ? yeah . chris : you think it 's more than that . jack : i think prison life is too hard for somebody with dad 's medical history . chris : i know the judge took john 's health into consideration before sentencing . jack : things change . what if there 's something really wrong here ? chris : i assume michael automatically filed an appeal ? jack : oh , he did . he said it 's a long shot . of course , if he 'd done his job , dad would n't be in the slammer to begin with . oh , and here 's the latest wrinkle -- you 'll love this one . gloria is claiming that dad is mentally impaired . chris : does she have proof ? jack : i saw him two days ago . he was sharp as could be . now if you ask me , she and michael are setting the stage for dad to be declared incompetent . chris : michael 's an officer of the court . he would n't do that . jack : not even to help mommy dearest get her hands on john 's money ? i do n't trust him , chris . i do n't want him representing my father . michael is off the case . [ scene_break ] gloria : michael ? i need you to make john your top priority . michael : i 'm busy , go away . gloria : i do n't wan na hear that . i saw him in prison today . he called me `` dina . `` he has n't been married to dina since jack and ashley were kids . michael : well , dina , we all have a slip of the tongue now and then . gloria : it was not a slip of the tongue , michael . he did n't recognize me . he was confused and disoriented . he said i 'd left him and those children . michael : well , john is in a very stressful environment . gloria : i 'm telling you , something is very wrong with him . and shame on me for not noticing it . i was so busy getting jack out of jabot , i neglected my husband . michael : oh , gloria , you 're very devoted to john . gloria : yes , i am . now what are we going to do if he is losing his mind ? michael : have you checked with the prison doctor ? gloria : that quack . he acts like it 's nothing at all . what does he know ? he does n't know john . he knows knife wounds . michael : well , maybe the doctor 's right . at john 's age , any number of things -- gloria : michael , i 'm depending on you . i want john out of that prison and back home where he belongs . [ scene_break ] victoria : you know , sharon may be furious with nicholas , but deep down , i know she still loves him . brad : well , let 's hope you feel that way after 10 years of marriage . victoria : i better damn well never even catch you looking at another woman . oh , this one 's from stephanopoulos . brad : want me to handle it ? victoria : they do n't like the deal nick made . they want to involve me . the think i 'll be a weaker prey . brad : hmm , if they only knew . victoria : you know , i really hope that things work out between nick and sharon . brad : well , she let him move back in . that 's a good sign . victoria : yeah . if i were in sharon 's position , i doubt i could be that forgiving . [ scene_break ] sharon : what are your conditions ? nick : this benefit is gon na be very tough on everyone . there are gon na be people talking about cassie -- how she affected their lives , how she died . it 's gon na be very emotional . and i do n't think noah should have to deal with that and our divorce at the same time . sharon : okay , fine . we 'll tell him after the benefit . nick : okay . sharon : what 's your other condition ? nick : i 'm not leaving the house . sharon : until when ? nick : until noah 's okay with what 's happening . sharon : do n't you think that that 's gon na be more confusing for him ? we 're getting a divorce , only we 're still living together ? nick : sharon , we have bounced noah all over the place . first you took him to paris . then i moved out . then i moved back in . now he has already acted out once by letting sea wind loose . i 'm worried that he 's gon na do something more drastic . sharon : i do n't know . nick : sharon , noah needs to see that we can get along even if we 're not still together . ( cell phone ringing ) sharon : okay , fine . you can stay , but only for noah 's sake . and i have a condition of my own . nick : name it . sharon : we keep the legal stuff simple . no talking about it in the house . i do n't wan na argue in front of our son . nick : okay . [ scene_break ] chris : jack , i know michael . i work with him . look , no matter how you feel about him personally , he 's an ethical lawyer . he 's not gon na help gloria lie about john . jack : he handled my father 's case . dad is now in prison . he represented jabot in a lawsuit , i 've been ousted from the company . you do n't see a pattern there ? chris : regardless of your conspiracy theories , it 's unlikely that any lawyer could get john out of prison . jack : because dad plead guilty . chris : that 's right . if he stays out of trouble , he 'll get early parole . jack : chris , he may not last that long . chris : our only other avenue is to petition the parole board for an early release on medical grounds . jack : good , let 's do that . chris : okay , i have to tell you , though , medical releases are usually only granted to prisoners who are dying or who have some sort of illness that ca n't be treated in a prison hospital . from what you 've told me , neither of those situations apply to john . jack : i say we try everything . if that does n't work , we try something else . i am not gon na let my father languish in prison . [ scene_break ] phyllis : if you wan na ream me for what i did to jack , go ahead . ashley : you know , i would like to say one thing , phyllis . you knew that my brother was under so much pressure after my father went to prison . how could you hurt him that way ? phyllis : ashley , we were n't even a couple . ashley : really ? he seemed to think you were . phyllis : okay , well , he thought we were . i had my reservations and jack knows that . you know i care about your brother . i would never intentionally hurt him . ashley : you would n't hurt him , but you had an affair on him . phyllis : okay , you , of all people , should n't be offended by that . ashley : my mistakes do n't excuse what you did to my brother . phyllis : no , but it makes you a hypocrite . and i think if we added up all our sins , one per one , we 'd be even . ashley : oh , so what ? you do n't have any remorse ? nothing ? phyllis : of course , i have remorse . i care about your brother . i do n't want to hurt him . but i 'm not going to apologize to him for the rest of my life , okay ? i 'm damn good at what i do . i 'm more than capable of handling all my duties here and at n.v.p . , which is more than i can say for you . you did n't even know what was going on in your own lab . ashley : oh , that is so out of line ! phyllis : you know what ? you wan na throw blame around ? you go ahead . but jack is suffering way more because of what happened with the face cream than my cheating on him -- which i did not do ! ashley : okay , you know what ? this company ca n't handle any more disruption . you pack your stuff ! you get out ! you 're fired ! [ scene_break ] phyllis : i need to talk to you . hello . chris : i 've got calls to make . phyllis : you must be really pleased with yourself -- paying me back . jack : what are you talking about ? phyllis : you know what i 'm talking about . you goaded ashley into firing me , did n't you ? jack : you were fired ? i did n't know that . phyllis : is that true ? jack : we never discussed it . phyllis : all right . i actually knew you could n't be that cruel . jack : no , actually , i do n't care enough about you anymore to bother . [ scene_break ] gloria : michael , have you figured out a way to free john ? michael : well , there 's always the prison laundry truck . gloria : that is not funny . what are we going to do ? michael : well , there is a slim chance of getting him a medical release . ( telephone ringing ) michael : michael baldwin . chris : hi , michael . michael : oh , christine , if it 's about the gerstein wrongful death -- chris : no , i 'm at the abbott 's with jack . he 's worried about john 's health . michael : oh . well , for once jack and gloria are on the same wavelength . maybe we should all get together . chris : there 's just one problem . jack does n't want you handling his father 's case . michael : jack does n't want me to handle the case ? gloria : give me that phone ! michael : no . listen , tell -- gloria : christine ? christine ? you tell my son - in - law that we 're gon na have a little chat about who 's in charge of john 's interests . [ scene_break ] brad : hey , what 's in the box ? sharon : um , it 's just -- brad : never mind . sharon : you ... brad : come on . come on . sharon : i 'm sorry . brad : it 's okay . sharon : it just , um ... it just all hit me at once . brad : here . sharon : thank you . brad : listen , if you want your privacy , i can go outside . i 'll make sure no one comes in . sharon : um , no , no , would you please stay ? no , i ... i need a friend to talk to . brad : sure . sharon : i 'm just so damn sick and tired of crying about this . brad : what 's going on ? sharon : i just got off the phone with my lawyer . i 'm getting a divorce . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you really expect me to believe that ? that you have no feelings for me at all ? jack : you are not the first woman i 've loved and lost . you will not be the last . phyllis : i do n't care what you say . we 'll always have a connection . i 'm just glad you had nothing to do with my getting fired . jack : right now i 've got more important things on my mind -- like my father . phyllis : what 's going on with john ? is he sick ? jack : my father is none of your business . this is a family matter . phyllis : listen , if something 's wrong with your dad and he 's hurt , i wan na help you . jack : you wan na help ? then you 'll leave right now . [ scene_break ] michael : gloria , remain calm . remember , you and jack have a common goal . phyllis : excuse me . michael : you okay ? phyllis : oh , yeah , i love getting fired . michael : you should n't let yourself get so worked up . phyllis : no , i should n't . i 'll talk to you later . chris : my assistant 's pulling the files . the other thing is -- gloria : jack ! chris : that 's the other thing . gloria : listen , i do n't care what you think . michael is taking care of john 's case . jack : michael is not doing any more damage to this family . michael : hello , counselor . gloria : listen , how dare you go behind my back ? jack : i just saw my father . he is fine . chris : what should we do ? gloria : he is not fine . michael : i say we let them duke it out . gloria : listen , i do n't care how much you hate me . you have got to listen to me ! there is something very wrong with your father . [ scene_break ] brad : a divorce ? i thought nick just moved back in . sharon : i ... well , i did n't want him to . brad : it 's a big step , sharon . sharon : well , i ca n't live my life in limbo anymore . you know , i have a full- time job now . i have a son that i have to raise . now i have this benefit . and it 's just all too much stress . brad : it 's also the anniversary of cassie 's death . sharon ... i 'm saying this to you as a friend . i do n't think this is the best time to be making a decision about your marriage . sharon : i think i should 've ended it with nick the minute i found out about him and phyllis . brad : why did n't you ? sharon : because everyone kept pressuring me to work it out with nick . you 're the only one who did n't . ( knock on door ) sharon : i 'm sorry . i 'm keeping you from your work . brad : no , it 's okay . sharon : you know , i 've been so wrapped up in being a newman for so long . i do n't know who i am without nick . brad : you 're the same amazing woman you 've always been . sharon : you know , when you say that , i believe it . brad : you should . it 's the truth . sharon : nick was always the one that made me feel better . and now you are . brad : we understand each other . sharon : yeah , we do , huh ? gosh , i was such a fool to think that i could work things out with nick . i mean , if i 'd known ... i would 've done things so differently . you know , that night when we were in st. louis ? when we kissed ? well , i was still trying to work on my marriage at the time . but i wish i 'd followed my heart . you know ... if we had made love that night , we would be together now . sharon : i 'm sorry . brad : no , no , no , do n't , do n't , you do n't have to say you 're sorry to me . look , sharon , there 's a reason why it did n't happen for us in st. louis . it was n't supposed to . sharon : oh , yeah , you can say that . everything worked out fine for you . brad : it 's gon na work out for you , too . there 's someone out there who 's gon na treat you like the ... incredibly special and beautiful woman that you are . sharon : well ... i ca n't think about that right now . um , i got ta get back to work . you know , on top of everything else , we 're releasing the beauty of nature new summer line next week . thanks for listening . brad : sure . sharon : um , brad ? do n't tell anyone about the divorce , okay ? brad : i wo n't . sharon : thanks . [ scene_break ] gloria : if you think that john is fine , then you are in denial about his mental state , jack . he did n't recognize me . he called me `` dina . `` jack : and why should i believe you ? gloria : this is exactly why michael and i need to be handling this . because you ca n't face the truth . jack : now let 's have a little reality here . you and michael go to court , claim dad is mentally impaired . next thing we know , you 've got power of attorney . chris : that 's not gon na happen . michael : gloria 's worried about john , not his finances . gloria : that 's right . that 's right . i want my husband back . does n't the idea that your father might be losing his memory terrify you ? jack : my father needs a cardiologist . he has a history of heart problems . chris : the only way you two can help john , is if you set aside your differences and work together . so make a decision . what 's more important ? proving each other wrong , or helping john ? [ scene_break ] victoria : okay , listen , if you feel that strongly about it , let 's e - mail everything to neil winters and see what he thinks . all right , i 'll talk to you . sharon : victoria ? i , um , i have a favor to ask . victoria : sure , what is it ? sharon : well , you know that i 'm going on this promotional tour to new york ? victoria : yes , i do . sharon : okay , um ... you know , i feel a little rusty . i just have n't been on the road in awhile . victoria : what ? you 'll -- you 'll be wonderful . you 're always wonderful , sharon . sharon : uh , well , my concern is , you know , there 's a lot of publicity around this benefit . and people might ask a lot of questions about cassie , rather than beauty of nature . victoria : well , you handled that perfectly before . sharon : yeah , with brad 's help , you know ? so ... would you mind if i brought him along with me ? [ scene_break ] victor : phyllis . nikki : hi . phyllis : oh , hi , victor , nikki . victor : i 'm so glad you 're here . nikki : victor was just talking about you . phyllis : oh , i 'm the talk of the town . victor : thank you for being so helpful with nikki . phyllis : oh , you 're welcome . nikki : listen , um , did lisa call you ? phyllis : yes , lisa gave me an earful . nikki : i think maybe we make a mistake with her . she 's not the right person for the job . phyllis : it 's just beginning jitters . victor : i just had a thought . why do n't you work with lisa ? nikki : oh , we ca n't drop everything on phyllis . and she has a full - time job at jabot . phyllis : hey , it 's not a problem . do n't worry . victor : you 're part of n.v.p. `` p `` stands for phyllis . you 're essential . phyllis : yes , and you kicked me out of the company , remember ? victor : well , i did that because i wanted to protect my daughter - in - law . i did n't realize how much more work that would mean for nikki . nikki : you know , after we open , things are gon na calm down considerably . phyllis : until you open the next one . victor : well , you know that i restored nicholas into his rightful position at newman enterprises ? phyllis : yes , i heard . victor : and i do n't think it is fair that you should be punished for something that had nothing to do with business . phyllis : what do you have in mind ? victor : i want you to return to n.v.p. -- full - time . [ scene_break ] nick : and that the three leading causes of death for 15 to 24 year olds are car crashes , homicides and suicides . and alcohol is the leading factor in all three . wow , thank you , that is very generous . and i 'm sorry you wo n't be able to be there , but i will tell sharon . thanks again , take care . victoria : how 's it going ? nick : the response for this benefit has been amazing . victoria : you know , it 's really inspiring how you and sharon have turned such a sad occasion into something so positive . nick : if it were n't for this benefit , i do n't know how i would 've made it through the week . victoria : maybe this will turn things around for you and sharon . i heard you moved home . nick : news travels fast . victoria : yeah , did n't you hear the tom - tom drums beating at the ranch this morning ? seriously , though , nicholas , if ever two people belonged together ... nick : i ca n't think about anything right now except the benefit . victoria : okay , that 's fine . but at some point , i do have to talk to you about sharon 's trip to new york . nick : sharon 's going to new york ? victoria : the summer release for beauty of nature . and she is feeling a little insecure about it . nick : she 'll do fine . victoria : yeah , i think so , too . but sharon wants to take brad . nick : to new york ? victoria : mm - hmm . nick : and you 're sending him ? victoria : i do n't know . you think i should ? nick : i think we need him here . there 's too many changes at granville global . victoria : oh , no , neil and i can handle that for a few days . you do n't have to worry . nick : i worry about everything these days . [ scene_break ] gloria : nothing is more important than getting john the help he needs . jack : agreed . michael : well , that 's a start . gloria : i am willing to work with jack , as long as he does n't get in the way . jack : in the way of what ? having dad declared incompetent ? chris : i do n't see the harm in considering the fact that john might have some sort of neurological problem . jack : you do n't know gloria like i do . michael : please remember our ultimate goal -- to get john released and to get him the help he needs . i 'm sure christine told you that will be difficult . jack : she did . michael : then why limit john 's chances even further by not using a compelling argument ? jack : my father has already suffered enough indignity . he is in prison , for god 's sake . i am not going to compound that by declaring to the world he 's a senile old man , when i know he is n't . michael : jack , nobody said anything about -- ashley : what 's going on ? jack : gloria is trying to have dad declared insane . gloria : oh , you are so off base , jack ! michael : all right ... chris : we 're talking about how we can figure to get your dad an early release . ashley : is that possible ? chris : maybe . jack : because he has a heart condition , not because any of us question his sanity . gloria : something is wrong with him , jack ! ashley ? ashley : well , do n't ask me to take sides , gloria . i just wan na do whatever i can to help my father . [ scene_break ] phyllis : um ... you want me to come back to n.v.p ? victor : why not ? phyllis : well , after everything you said to me , you want me -- victor : phyllis , my desire to protect my family got the better of me . and i blamed you for things that i now realize were beyond your control . phyllis : i do n't know what to say . nikki : say yes . i ca n't run n.v.p . by myself . even if i were fully recuperated . victor : it 's not a one - person job . and besides that , pretty soon your son daniel might become part of the company . phyllis : that would be amazing . nikki : look , you have more passion for this project than anybody . i would much rather work with you than have to train a new employee . phyllis : um , listen , it sounds great . but it 's , um ... it 's a little more complicated than you think so ... victor : phyllis , phyllis , phyllis ... we do understand . we know that you have a full - time job at jabot . and considering the difficulties they have , you do n't want to leave them in the lurch . phyllis : right , uh , you know , victor , with all due respect , that you would show me any compassion at all is ... victor : if i had fired all the people who had less than perfect personal lives ... phyllis : there would be no one left . victor : including myself . so what do you think ? phyllis : um ... i think it sounds great . i 'll ... i 'll think about it . victor : i really think this will be a perfect solution for everyone concerned . [ scene_break ] sharon : you wanted to see me ? nick : why did n't you tell me you were going to new york ? sharon : um , because i do n't have to go over my calendar with you anymore . nick : how about our son ? sharon : he 'll be staying with you . is that a problem ? nick : i 'm just trying to understand something . first you come to me and tell me you want a divorce . then i have to hear from someone else that you wan na take a business trip to new york and you want carlton to go with you . sharon : are you insinuating something here , nick ? nick : well , given the history between you two ... sharon : believe it or not , some men actually respect their wedding vows . [ scene_break ] victoria : she 's doing a question and answer session live from the store . and then she 's meeting with sales reps at the convention . brad : and what about the editors ? `` cosmo , `` `` glamour , `` `` seventeen `` ? how about those meetings ? victoria : oh , well , you 'll have to check with dru on that . brad : you know , we can make the august issues . sharon should be meeting with these people , passing out samples . nobody works a room like she does . they love her enthusiasm . victoria : i totally get why she wants you to go . brad : what do you mean ? victoria : you 're like her cheering squad . i think you should go on trip with her , do n't you ? brad : so when is sharon flying to new york ? victoria : the same week as the cosmetics and fragrance convention . brad : i ca n't do it . i 'll be in boston for two days . victoria : oh ! oh , that 's right -- the tech firm we 're trying to acquire , i forgot . brad : yep . you know what ? why do n't you come with me ? honeymoon , part deux . victoria : oh , i really wish i could . brad : you ca n't get away ? victoria : no , i ca n't . do you realize this will be our first time apart ? two whole days without you , baby . brad : well , you 'll have the remote all to yourself . victoria : that 's you -- always looking on the bright side . ( p.d.a . beeping ) victoria : oh , back to work . um , listen ... sharon 's really nervous about this trip . so do n't you think that maybe you could just go with her , just for the first night , get her started ? brad : i 've got those meetings . victoria : well , ca n't you just shuffle things around ? brad : i worked on it for weeks . victoria : okay . well , maybe next time then . i 'll catch up with you later . brad : okay . victoria : okay . [ scene_break ] jack : think what it would do to dad -- to have him declared mentally unstable . gloria : if it gets him out of prison ... john 's welfare is the only thing that matters . and , ashley , i hope that you will agree with and join michael and me . ashley : i need a chance to think about things , okay ? michael : regardless of what our clients want , we 'll have to collaborate . chris : i think so , too . jack : if you think the only way to help my father is to say he lost his mind , i will find another attorney . chris : we 'll do our research and get back to you . ashley : thanks , christine . chris : sure . gloria : i am so tired of arguing . ashley : jack , do you remember a few years ago when dad had those memory lapses ? jack : yeah . ashley : well , they went away , so we did n't give them another thought . maybe they 're recurring . jack : it was because of dad 's advice that i resigned from chancellor . when i saw him , he was clear - minded . that was two days ago . ashley : okay , so when you saw him you said he was fine physically . when i saw him , he was n't . so why can you accept one , and not the other ? jack : because gloria is not a reliable source . maybe i better go see dad for myself . see what 's really happening here . [ scene_break ] nikki : thank you . i certainly hope phyllis takes that job . victor : i do n't understand why she would n't . it 's her own company . you know ... starting a new company is like raising a family . sometimes things go smoothly and sometimes they do n't . sometimes people leave , you know ? but then they always come back . the connection is never broken . nikki : that 's true . i like the way we 've been reconnecting lately . what are you doing ? victor : you know ... the orphanage that i grew up in ... they made us make these snowflakes . and there was a teacher we had . and i 'll never forget the smell . she smelled ... like lavender . she 's the only teacher that really liked me . huh . nikki : really ? victor : yep . nikki : there are still so many things i do n't know about you . victor : it 's a beautiful gift ... for my beautiful wife . look at this . look at that . nikki : well , thank you . victor : is n't that pretty ? nikki : that is a perfect snowflake . victor : is n't that pretty ? nikki : very pretty . i have a meeting i 've got ta go to . so can you hold onto it for me ? victor : i will keep them here for you . nikki : all right , victor . i 'll be back soon . victor : i love you . nikki : i love you . you 're adorable . i 'll be back . victor : okay . [ victor unlocks his desk drawer and picks up a huge pile of paper snowflakes and puts nikki 's snowflake on the top and puts them back in the drawer and locks it back up ] [ scene_break ] nick : well , my racquetball game is pretty rusty . but i 'll still probably beat you . okay , we 'll see . yeah , next week after the benefit . just give me a call . that 's my other line , i got ta go . just call me next week , okay ? this is nick . phyllis : hi , it 's me . nick : hey , what 's up ? phyllis : um , i need to talk to you . nick : what about ? phyllis : well , something 's come up . nick : can you tell me about it over the phone ? phyllis : um , actually , no , i ca n't . i really need to see you . um , where are you ? nick : i 'm at work . phyllis : oh , i 'm at newman , too . i 'm in the break room . nick : i 'm outside the break room . phyllis : oh , good . nick : hold on . hi . phyllis : hey . um , thanks . listen ... i lost my job . ashley fired me . nick : i 'm sorry to hear that . phyllis : thank you . it 's in retaliation to what she thinks i did to jack . nick : well , once word gets out , you 'll get a lot of offers . phyllis : mm - hmm . well , that 's actually what i wanted to talk to you about . um ... it 's sort of crazy . victor has asked me to come back to n.v.p . nick : when did that happen ? phyllis : just now . yeah , it 's ... a shock . but i wanted to talk to you about it , because i know that it affects you . nick : look , i know how much n.v.p . means to you , but it 's not the best time for you to come back . phyllis : yeah , i know that . um , i really need a job . nick : if sharon sees you around here , it 's gon na upset her . things are already pretty difficult for us . phyllis : right , right . i thought she was done with barring me from the -- the building . nick : she 's not . i know it 's unfair of me to ask this of you ... but sharon wants a divorce . phyllis : oh . okay , well , if she wants a divorce and your marriage is over , then it wo n't bother her to see me here . nick : until the courts rule otherwise , we are still married . i 'm hoping if i give her some time , she 'll change her mind . phyllis : right . so you 're asking me to sacrifice my career on the off chance that sharon might not want a divorce ? nick : look , this is n't just wishful thinking . i mean , i 've moved back to the ranch . phyllis : oh , when ? nick : last night . i got ta go . phyllis : okay . [ scene_break ] brad : anything earlier ? i 'd like to get home before rush hour . yes , perfect . and book it . window seat . thanks , arlene . hey . sharon : hey , victoria said you 're going to boston . brad : yeah , scouting an acquisition . sharon : um ... are you really firm on the dates ? brad : i have meetings locked in . sharon : okay , because i 'm taking a trip to new york this week . and i was hoping that you could come along . brad : sharon , um ... i do n't think you need my help . sharon : you know , if it were any other week , i would be fine . but it 's just -- i have the benefit coming up and the divorce and i just ... i did n't want to be alone . brad : you should n't be . dru 's going to be in europe . um , terri -- terri has a lot of experience in this area . sharon : well , i was kinda hoping to be with somebody who knows a little bit about what 's going on in my life . you know , i just ... i could use a friend . brad : i ca n't , sharon . sharon : why not ? brad : i 'm joining the board . you know , i have to see the big picture . new york would be ... a lot of fun . but this acquisition really could lead to bigger things . sharon : are you just saying this because you 're trying to protect me ? brad : from what ? sharon : from saying or doing something that i might regret ? because ... i understand how you feel . and i respect you , brad . you do n't have to worry about me . brad : it 's not you i 'm worried about , sharon . it 's me . [ next_on ] ashley : what did your friend at the parole board say about my dad ? what are his chances of getting a medical release ? jack : mom left all of us years ago . john : how could that be ? sharon : nick wants me . you 're just someone that he used and then threw away . | sharon has a trip to new york coming up and she wants brad to come with her . victoria feels that it is a good idea but brad says he will be in boston for two days . sharon asks brad later about the trip and he tells her that he ca n't risk it . `` you do n't have to worry about me , `` sharon assures . `` i 'm not worried about you , `` he says . `` i am worried about myself . `` gloria wants john declared ' mentally unstable ' so they can get him home . jack disagrees feeling that his father was fine when they visited the last time . jack feels that michael and his mother are trying to get power of attorney so that they can get their hands on his money . they deny that . whatever it is that they do however , jack does n't want michael to handle it . he does n't trust him . phyllis finds ashley on her computer . `` what is it with your family breaking into my computer ? `` ashley tells she needed info and phyllis responded as asked . `` why did you do that ? `` ashley asks . phyllis tries to explain but gets frustrated instead . `` you should pay this much attention to the lab ashley , `` phyllis shouts . `` that is it ! `` ashley shouts . `` pack your things and get out of here ! `` phyllis bumps into victor and nikki and is shocked when they ask her to come back to nvp full- time . `` just says ' yes ' , `` nikki begs . victor in particular wants her back . `` it was n't really your fault what happened . this would be the best solution for all involved , `` he tells her . she does n't commit on the spot but will think about it . phyllis tells nick of the job offer for her return to nvp . he tells her that now is n't a good time . `` sharon wants a divorce . `` phyllis has to work and ca n't see how her returning to her company will make a difference if he is getting a divorce . `` i am trying to get back with her . `` phyllis asks him if he is asking her to sacrifice her career for he and sharon . he just says that this is n't a good time , and he walks out . |
( knock on door ) adam : come in . victor : am i interrupting ? adam : no , not at all . victor : all right . so how are your braille studies coming ? adam : my tutor says i 'm a natural . victor : huh . adam : it 's not exactly the success story i saw for my life . victor : uh - huh . well , at least you 're doing it , so that 's encouraging . adam : somehow , i do n't think you came here to lecture me on character building . victor : to be very honest with you , i 'm a little concerned about ashley . as you know , she 's had a few episodes where she has heard a baby crying and no one else has . and then she says she got a phone call from sabrina , i guess from the other side , as it were . i 'm concerned about her . adam : i do n't know what 's going on with her , but i can see it 's really tearing her up . victor : olivia thinks that she should see a shrink . ashley will have none of that . so i thought perhaps i could ask you to maybe encourage her to see someone who can help her . adam : yeah , i 'll talk to her . victor : and if you hear anything that indicates that she is going through another episode , kindly let me know , all right ? you have a good time with your studies . adam : thanks . adam : a personal favor to spy on your wife . right . [ scene_break ] cane : yeah , if you could send up the , uh , champagne with dinner , it 'd be perfect . okay . thank you . lily : keeping secrets already , my love ? cane : no , i just , uh , have a little surprise . lily : really ? cane : mm - hmm . lily : well , i have a surprise for now . cane : oh , really ? lily : actually , i have a few surprises , but ... cane : mm - hmm ? lily : first things first . cane : mm - hmm . lily : ( sighs ) ( laughs ) cane : wow . that is a surprise . lily : we , my friend , have a scuba diving lesson in 15 minutes . cane : do you know how absolutely sexy you are ? lily : ( giggles ) lily : wait . do n't you want to go diving ? cane : mnh - mnh . i want to get you out of your clothes . lily : ( laughs ) cane : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] kay : oh , my darling grandson , how much we miss you . nina : your son asked me to bring that so you 'd know that he 's thinking of you , too , today . kay : feels like yesterday when i got the call from the hospital . nina : ( sighs ) i 'll never forget the look on cricket 's face when she told me about the accident . who could know we 'd only have a couple of hours to just say good - bye ? [ scene_break ] mac : ( clears throat ) jill : wow , this place is like a tomb . where is everybody ? mac : grandma and nina were gone when i came down . jill : well , thank you for the update . i wish i could enjoy the solitude myself . mac : is that why you did n't come to the party yesterday ? too many people ? jill : i did n't really feel like helping murphy flip burgers . mac : i guess gearing up for this day is pretty rough for you . jill : i do n't want to spend any more time around katherine than absolutely necessary . besides , i ca n't imagine i missed anything earth - shattering . mac : not for you . jill : ( sighs ) see you later . [ mac remembering ] raul : mackenzie browning , will you marry me ? [ scene_break ] [ billy remembering ] raul : i want to marry her . [ scene_break ] chloe : so i 'm thinking it 's a -- it 's a nice park day . a family picnic would be nice . i 'm sure delia would love to spend some time with her father . you could invite mac and raul . yeah . and then you could tell them over lemonade how much it 's killing you that they 're together , even though it should n't matter because you 're married and you have a kid . billy : yeah , right . look , um , i got ta -- i got ta go . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm late for a meeting with the directors of cassie 's challenge . you know , even though we did n't throw a fund - raiser , we managed to raise a lot of funds online , so now we have to figure out how to allocate the -- are you okay ? jack : yeah . yeah , i 'm fine . sharon : i feel like we barely saw each yesterday . jack : well , you said you wanted to mourn cassie 's death alone . sharon : were you hurt by that ? jack : i told you i was fine with that . sharon : okay . um , actually , i had a conversation that i 'd like to share with you . will you be around later ? jack : yeah , i 'm here . billy : ( claps hands ) hey , jack , what 's going on ? i left you a half a dozen messages . you never called me back . jack : yeah , my phone stopped working when i threw it against the wall . billy : why would you do that ? jack : i found out my kid brother slept with my wife ... well , technically , my ex - wife . tell me i 'm wrong , billy . tell me that 's not the truth . billy : ( whispers ) yeah . yeah , it -- it -- it is . jack : you slept with sharon . billy : how 'd you find out ? did she , uh ... ( clears throat ) did she tell you ? jack : no , she chose to keep me in the dark the same way you did . billy : jack , it did n't mean anything , okay ? not to either one of us . w - we were drunk . and , uh , your marriage was over . sharon was a mess , and nick forgot about their anniversary again . jack : so , what , you took advantage of her ? billy : i was n't thinking about her , okay ? i was thinking about me , and , uh ... i had my own problems , right ? and delia was about to be born . i knew cane was gon na find out , and i , uh , jack , i do n't know . we -- we got drunk . we ended up at , uh , jimmy 's , and ... ( sniffles ) jack : and what about the other times ? ( groans ) come on . you do n't expect me to believe this only happened once . billy : ( sighs ) jack : after everything i did for you ... when dad died , i was the only person watching your back . i got you out of hong kong before they tarred and feathered you . i covered your gambling debts . i made sure you did n't lose your daughter . billy : i know , i -- jack : then what is this ? ! what , is this getting back at me for taking over jabot ? billy : mm . jack : or for pushing you to -- to do the right thing by chloe ? billy : it 's not about you . it 's not -- it 's not you -- jack : oh , no , no , no . do n't -- it sure as hell is about me . there are millions of women out there , billy . you chose to sleep with the one you knew i was in love with ! god , when i think of how many times i defended you when people , including your mother , told me you were reckless and irresponsible and selfish , how many times did i tell people , `` no , no , no . no . give him a chance . he 's all right . he 's not a bad guy `` ? god , did you prove me wrong . [ scene_break ] victor : hey , what are you doing ? ashley : jack faxed over jabot 's first quarter sales figures . victor : you are incorrigible . ashley : what are you doing ? what are you doing ? victor : sweetheart , i 'm taking this away from you . no stress , remember ? come on . ashley : victor , please . victor : sit down over here and relax . ashley : ( sighs ) please do n't treat me like an invalid . you 've been doing that ever since you found out i was pregnant . victor : i 'm not treating you like an invalid . i 'm telling you to relax because the doctor told us -- ashley : okay , okay , but just do n't make me feel guilty because i 'm not overdoing it . victor : you have been through enough lately , baby . ashley : well , besides that horrible phone call , i mean , other than that , nothing 's happened since estella left , right ? and i do n't care if she had an alibi . she probably asked rafe to lie for her . victor : the doctor said for you to relax . now please listen to the orders , all right ? ashley : okay , i -- all right , i will . victor : okay . ashley : i understand . i understand . look , i promised that i was n't gon na do anything to risk the baby 's health or my health , and i 'm going to keep that promise , all right ? this baby means everything to me . victor : to me , too . ashley : okay . well , now that we got that straight ... victor : you want me to get you something from the kitchen ? ashley : yes , because i 'm starving . victor : you are ? ashley : yes . victor : that means the baby is growing . ashley : i 'll say . victor : i 'll get you something extra special . ashley : ( laughs ) okay . adam : perfect timing . ashley : i 'm gon na take a peek at these papers . adam : thanks , dad . [ scene_break ] nina : `` i 'm really starting to think about the future . i 'll definitely have a lot of decisions to make when i finally come home . i wish i could be there when you visit dad 's grave . i know how hard it 's going to be for you to go alone . but once i 'm back , we 'll be together . ca n't wait for that day . love , phillip . `` kay : phillip would have been so proud of his son . nina : i like to think he 's watching over him . boy , he 'd have a shock , would n't he , knowing that someone 's taken his place ? kay : oh , come on . no one could ever take phillip 's place . you know that . nina : oh , but you know what i mean . kay : mm . nina : it 's just very strange to think of this person that was part of your family , who 's the father of your child , and now he 's someone that you hardly even knew anything about . and then to -- i 'm -- i 'm sorry . ( chuckles ) kay : no , no , no . please , go ahead . go ahead . say what you feel . nina : it 's just so odd to think of cane , you know , as being the real phillip . jill : oh , are you still harping on that , nina ? kay : oh , well , it was good of you to c -- jill : and you , you just had to beat me down here , did n't you ? kay : well , i was about to say it 's very good of you to join us . in fact , i think phillip would be very happy the three of us are together today . after all , each of us loved him , and each of us played a part in what happened to him . [ scene_break ] cane : oh , it was awesome . lily : ( laughs ) cane : the way the fish swam with us , it was like we were one of them . it was just awesome . lily : i knew that you would like it . cane : ( sighs ) i loved it , once i got my mask clear . lily : ( laughs ) yeah . i do n't know why i thought you 'd be an old pro at it . i guess 'cause you 've been surfing a lot . cane : yeah , but surfing 's cheaper than scuba diving , and we did n't grow up with much money , so ... ( knock on door ) lily : ahh , that must be surprise number two . cane : ahh , so is surprise number two as good as surprise number one ? lily : it 's lunch . i ordered ahead of time so it would be here when we got back . cane : mm , so if there 's a surprise number two , does that mean that there 's gon na be a surprise number three ? lily : ahh , well , that , my friend , that 's the big one . cane : i think you should give me a hint . lily : let 's just say that i am saving the best for last . cane : mm . [ scene_break ] raul : ( sighs ) okay , listen , i know -- i know i said i was n't gon na pressure you about this , but even you have to admit , this is not exactly fair making a guy wait all night for an answer to his proposal . mac : i like to think things through , and you know that . raul : yeah , normally , i love that about you , babe . today , driving me a little nuts . mac : nobody ever said you had to love every single thing about the woman you 're gon na marry . raul : just tell me yes or no , so i c -- what did you say ? mac : my answer is yes . [ scene_break ] billy : i know you do n't want to hear this . i do n't have a defense , okay ? you 're right . i 'm a bad guy . jack : no , you do n't get to do that this time . billy : do what ? jack : play the screw - up who ca n't help but destroy other people 's lives . what , do you think just because you tell people you 're no good , they wo n't expect anything more of you ? that 's a cop - out , billy . it 's a pathetic way to live your life . billy : okay , okay . you 're right . look , i , um -- jack : no , listen to me . you are somebody 's husband . you 're somebody 's father . focus on that instead of getting drunk and sleeping around and mooning over your ex - girlfriend like some lovesick teenager . billy : all right , you do n't need to bring in mac . jack : why ? why , billy ? 'cause you know she 'd be as disgusted by this as i am ? it 's time to grow up . you 're not a kid anymore . in fact , you have a kid , and maybe another one on the way if nick and i are n't the father . billy : nick , too . i -- wow , she really , uh , i - i - i 'm not judging . i 'm just saying , if -- if -- with nick in the picture , there 's less of a chance that i 'm the dad . jack : oh , so that 's why you 're behind my being a father . god forbid , you should take any responsibility . billy : if it 's mine , i will do the right thing , jack . but maybe i wo n't have to . maybe you get to be the father , just like you want , right ? jack : i ca n't even look at you . billy : well , why ? huh ? why ? why ? because you 'll hit me ? huh ? you want to hit me ? you want to hit me ? well , then hit me . kick me out of the house . throw me out of jabot . but do something . jack : you honestly think i have n't thought of all of those things ? you know what 's really killing me ? i know something else . you are my brother , and i love you , and i do n't think i can ever forgive you for this . billy : ( sighs ) chloe : what 's going on ? jack : ask your husband ... not that he 's gon na tell you the truth . sharon : jack , what 's going on ? jack : billy messed up , again . billy : come on , jack . jack : for months , i 've tried to close a deal . billy just swooped in and screwed the whole thing up . billy : uh , yeah , i was careless . i did n't think my actions through . jack : no , you never do , do you ? billy : i - i 'm sorry . if i could take it back , i swear , i would do it . jack : no , you ca n't . you ca n't , billy . it 's done . cordelia : ( cries ) chloe : shh . jack : go ahead . take care of your family . chloe : shh . billy : let 's go . sharon : well , i 've never seen you so angry with him . jack : you said you had a conversation with someone you want to share with me . go ahead . i 'm all ears . [ scene_break ] lily : okay , stop ! ( laughing ) stop ! okay , truce . truce . cane : i love you so much . lily : ( laughs ) i love you , too . cane : mm . lily : ( giggles ) cane : so will you tell me ? lily : oh , my gosh . cane : please ? lily : you are not gon na let up , are you ? cane : unh - unh . unh - unh . lily : ( laughs ) cane : no . lily : okay . cane : all right ? mm - hmm ? lily : ( chuckles ) cane : australia ? lily : yeah , i told you i always wanted to see where you grew up , and i thought we could extend our honeymoon and take two trips instead of one . cane : you want to go now ? lily : yeah , why not ? cane : well , i mean , for starters , there 's the bar , and you know , you just started back at your modeling career , and i mean , it 's put on hold right now . it 's just ... lily : ( scoffs ) cane , two weeks are n't gon na make or break my career , and i 'm sure mackenzie would be fine covering in for you . well , i mean , do n't you want to go ? cane : of course . of course i want to go . it 's just ... lily : what ? cane : i 've no reason to leave , you know ? i 'm happier now than i ever dreamed i 'd be happy , so ... because i 'm right here . i 'm with you . lily : ( sighs ) cane : huh ? [ scene_break ] nina : well , phillip certainly did have a way of talking me into and out of things . kay : ( chuckles ) he was a real charmer . oh , but he had the biggest heart . jill : go ahead . are n't you gon na wonder how that could have happened , given that his mother -- that would be me -- abandoned him by shipping him off to boarding school , and he never knew the man he thought was his father ? kay : well , you did what you thought was best . jill : and you took full advantage of him . kay : ( loudly ) i gave him -- ( normal voice ) i gave him a place to stay , jill . jill : yeah , you made me look bad in every way you could . [ jill remembering ] jill : you 're saying you 've been here since summer ? phillip : spring , actually . and it 's been great being with someone who really shows an interest in me , my life . jill : you 're trying to get back at me for not giving you enough attention . phillip : you 've given me no attention . [ scene_break ] nina : well , you could n't have looked any worse than i did when i told phillip i was pregnant . [ nina remembering ] phillip : what you 're talking about -- its nuts -- telling me that you 're pregnant . nina : honey , i am pregnant . phillip : well , it 's not mine . no way ! nina : ( scoffs ) how can you say that ? are you -- are you forgetting the night that we made love ? it was the most beautiful night of my life . [ scene_break ] nina : you know , i think when i look back that he denied the baby at first because he was just overwhelmed . i had no idea he was battling those demons . jill : yeah , well , some people did . some people did n't say a word . [ katherine remembering ] phillip : i mean it , katherine ! ( stomps foot ) phillip : stop it ! this is enough ! kay : admit it ! you are a damned alcoholic ! phillip : i am not . i can control my drinking . i 've been drinking for months , katherine , months . and has there ever been a problem ? no . do n't make one . do n't do this . do n't make this an issue between us , because if you continue to pressure me about this , i will be out of this house , and i 'll be out of your life , and you may never see me again ! [ scene_break ] jill : if only you had told me he was drinking , maybe i could have kept him from getting behind the wheel of that car in that condition . kay : i was afraid of losing him , jill . i lost him anyway . we all did . and i 'm sorry ... ( whispers ) so , so sorry . [ scene_break ] [ adam is bugging the room and hears ashley and hides under the bed ] ashley : victor ? i 'm just being silly . victor : darling , you called me ? ashley : i did , but , um , i 'm fine . victor : are your cheeks flushed ? ashley : ( laughs ) no . no , i 'm fine . you 're just -- you 're doing it again . you 're being just a little overprotective . victor : all right . here 's the tea . ashley : thank you . victor : okay , you call me if you need anything , all right ? ashley : hold on a second here . victor : what ? ashley : thank you for caring so much , and thank you for my tea . victor : mm - hmm . i still think your cheeks are flushed . ashley : ( laughs ) ( door closes ) ashley : ( sets mug down ) adam : ( sighs ) ashley : adam ? adam : so you are here . ashley : yeah . what you doing ? adam : um , i - i came to check on you , but when you did n't answer , i , uh , i opened the door to call out to you . i 'm sorry . i know i should n't have done that . ashley : oh , that 's okay . it 's sweet of you to be concerned . adam : ( clears throat ) well , i - i guess i 'd better get back to -- ashley : hey , what 's in the bag ? adam : b - braille stuff . ashley : oh . adam : yeah , the truth is , uh , i was -- i was gon na ask you if you would n't mind quizzing me on the alphabet . ashley : i 'd love to . uh , can it wait , though ? i 'm kind of wiped out . adam : yeah , of course . it 's not like i 'm going anywhere , right ? ( laughs ) ashley : ( chuckles ) adam : um , you know what ? um , there is one more thing . it 's about victor . ashley : oh , what about victor ? adam : uh , well , he asked me to spy on you . ashley : what ? adam : okay , well , he did n't exactly use the term `` spy , `` but , uh , he did ask me to alert him if you had any more episodes , and also to , uh , try to convince you to seek professional help . now i 'm -- i 'm sure he means well , you know , but i know how overbearing victor can be , which is why i 'd appreciate it if you did n't , you know , tell him i said anything . ashley : yeah , you 're right . i know victor can -- he means well , though , right ? and , uh , yeah , i wo n't say anything . adam : great . well , thanks . um , i 'll let you get some rest now . ashley : okay . talk to you later . [ scene_break ] olivia : are things any better ? victor : ( whispers ) let me put it this way . listen , um ... ( sighs ) she 's doing her best to make it seem that way , but i think she 's struggling . olivia : ( whispers ) if only she would see someone . you know , maybe if i tried to convince her again -- victor : well , that 's why i asked you to come over . i do n't want neither you nor i to push that idea , because it could backfire , and then she 'd move further away from us . olivia : ( scoffs ) so what are we gon na do ? just sit back and wait for the next episode ? victor : but remember , she has n't had any episodes lately , okay ? olivia : which happens to coincide with estella leaving . do you think she had something to do with that baby crying ? victor : no , i do n't think so . i do n't know for sure , but i do n't think so . having said that , i think all you and i can do now is to show her our support and our love , all right ? nothing else we can do . [ scene_break ] kay : well , you two seem in excellent spirits . mac : we have news . kay : i 'm ready . raul : we 're getting married . kay : i take it back . mac : ( laughs ) kay : `` married `` ? mac : do n't worry . not right away . kay : oh , congratulations , you two . raul : thank you . mac : thank you . raul : thank you . kay : ohh , bless you . oh , by the way , have you told your father ? mac : raul beat me to it . raul : well , i had to ask his permission . kay : smart man . raul : oh , that reminds me -- i still have n't told my parents . if my mom hears about this from somebody else , she will disown me , absolutely . mac : ( chuckles ) kay : ( chuckles ) i bet . raul : yeah , it 's good news . kay : was this as unexpected for you as it was for me ? mac : we talked about our future last time we were together . kay : oh , i see . mac : what ? kay : oh , uh , nothing , nothing . it 's just that -- well , you 've been home for over a month , and you did n't even bring him up , let alone marriage . mac : well , i guess when i first came home , all that just seemed really far away . kay : because of billy ? mac : i 'm not gon na lie . there were old feelings stirred up when i first saw him , but i 'm not that girl anymore , and billy is not definitely not that guy . kay : and raul ? mac : we 're friends , and i do love him . billy 's my past , and raul is my future . kay : oh , darling , if you 're happy , i 'm happy . mac : i am very happy . kay : ( laughs ) oh , mackenzie . oh , mac . [ scene_break ] chloe : is n't it a little early for that ? billy : what , chloe ? chloe : never mind . um , are you gon na tell me what 's going on with you and jack ? billy : it 's like he said . i messed up a deal at jabot . chloe : really ? okay . well , i know you , billy . you know , you 're a really smart guy , and i ca n't imagine that you would just mess up some deal and you would -- billy : just stop . just -- would you just stop , okay ? just stop interrogating me right now . chloe : it 's not -- i 'm not -- billy : ( sighs ) chloe : i 'm not interrogating you . maybe i 'm just worried about you , billy . billy : you are pressuring me . jack is disowning me now , and to top it all off , i 'm -- chloe : i know , your best friend is now in love with your -- your -- your ex- girlfriend , and you just ca n't handle it , so -- billy : no , he wants to marry her . he wants to marry her . he wants to marry her . yeah . chloe : all right . billy : ( sets glass down ) chloe : all right . you know what ? maybe you were right . billy : ( sighs ) right about what ? chloe : i - i must have been nuts , nuts to think that we could actually make this work . it 's never gon na work . billy : look , we both know -- ( sighs ) we knew it was n't gon na be easy . okay ? i - i do n't -- i got ta get out of here . i ... ( groans ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] jack : i do n't want to hear what 's wrong . i want you to fix it . ( slams down phone ) sharon : sounds like billy really outdid himself this time . jack : tell me about that conversation you had yesterday . sharon : okay . i , uh , talked to noah . jack : noah ? sharon : yeah . i told him that i was pregnant . jack : i thought you were n't gon na tell anyone . sharon : well , he was being so sweet , and i just could n't hold back . jack : so how did he react ? sharon : he was totally supportive and happy for us . jack : then he thinks this baby is ours . sharon : he has no reason not to . you look surprised . jack : yeah . yeah , i am . sharon : why ? you know how fond noah is of you . jack : i do n't know . i guess , well , it sounds like maybe yesterday was n't quite as agonizing as you anticipated . sharon : no , actually , it was . it was pretty brutal sitting there at cassie 's grave site , but then noah cut through all of that for me . he reminded me what a blessing this baby is and how lucky i am to be having it with you . [ scene_break ] billy : hey . mac : billy , what are you doing here ? billy : i just had to see you . this has probably been the worst day of my life that i could ever remember , and i -- kay : billy , what a surprise . raul : hey , buddy , what 's up ? billy : not much . raul : no ? mac , did you show him ? billy : show me what ? ( laughs ) you 're engaged ? raul : i told you i wanted to marry her . billy : yeah , but i did n't think you meant right now . i ... ( chuckles ) congratulations . mac : thanks , billy . [ scene_break ] cane : this day could n't have gone any better . lily : ( chuckles ) i know . this whole honeymoon has been like a dream . cane : mm . lily : and now with those plane tickets , it does n't have to end . cane : it was so sweet of you to do that . lily : you do n't want to go , do you ? cane : no , i do n't want to go . lily : ( sighs ) cane , i know that you have had a rough childhood . but are n't there people that you miss , that you want to show what a wonderful life you have or any old places that you want to visit again ? cane : there 's nothing i want to go back to . [ scene_break ] man : what a crazy night , man . hey , thanks for staying . thanks for helping me close , all right ? man : no problem . thanks , langley . langley : all right . all right , see you tomorrow . man : see you . [ scene_break ] nina : i did n't think you 'd still be here . jill : ( scoffs ) i 'm allowed to spend as much time as i want at my son 's grave . nina : of course you are . i 'm glad that you still call him that , by the way -- your son , i mean . jill : i told you that i will always think of phillip as my son , nina . nina : i never doubted it . i 've heard a lot about how cane was found . it started with katherine 's nightmare ? is that right ? jill : ( scoffs ) i really do n't think this -- nina : and then there was a psychic and -- and internet search ? jill : is there a point you 're trying to make here ? nina : no , i just think it 's weird that this stranger is now part of the family based on a nightmare , a psychic and an internet search . jill : you 're talking as if katherine and i swallowed this blindly . there was a d.n.a . test , you know . nina : yeah , i just , you know , well , you know as well as anybody , those can be wrong . jill : well , the first one was wrong . the second one was right . nina : you did n't go for a third ? jill : no , by that time , we had other proof . nina : like what ? jill : i do n't have to stand here and defend my son 's birthright to you . nina : of course . i was just asking . [ scene_break ] victor : so you agree we should give ashley the space she needs ? olivia : it does seem to be the right course of action for now , but , you know , keep me posted . if there are any more episodes -- victor : i 'll call you . ashley : ( screams ) ( moaning ) victor : baby ? what 's happening ? what happened ? ashley : ( breathing heavily ) i had a nightmare . ( sniffles ) victor : you had a nightmare about who ? ashley : oh , god . victor : about what ? ashley : sabrina . victor : oh , sweetheart . my sweetheart . my baby . ashley : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] sharon : is it still billy ? is that what 's got you so tense ? jack : i 'm fine . sharon : you 're not fine . i thought you 'd be happy that i told noah about this baby . i mean , do you wish that i had n't ? jack : no , i 'm fine with that . sharon : jack , if you 've changed your mind about saving our marriage , and -- and sharing this baby together , please , just tell me . jack : nothing has changed . i love you , and i have a feeling there 's a good chance this baby is an abbott . even if it 's not , i want to be the father of this child . [ scene_break ] billy : what flew through here ? [ scene_break ] kay : club soda for me and to happiness to you both . ( glasses clink ) mac : thank you . raul : thank you very much . kay : ( chuckles ) chloe : well , i 'm glad someone has something to celebrate . kay : uh , chloe , uh , raul just proposed to mac . chloe : wow . uh , well , that 's funny , because billy and i just split up . so , um , delia and i are gon na be moving back into the house . [ next_on ] billy : you think i 'm not being fair to chloe ? jill : i think you have to make up your mind . are you in , or are you out ? ashley : i 'm so glad you 're here . i 'm scared . adam : what the hell ? jack : i want to talk to you about sharon 's baby . | victor visits adam in his bedroom and asks adam to talk to ashley to maybe seeing a psychiatrist . adam suggests that he would be spying on ashley for victor . cane arranges a surprise for lily to be brought up with dinner . lily walks in and questions him if he is already keeping secrets from her . cane tells lily that he has a surprise for her . lily admits that she has a few surprises of her own now . at the chancellor mansion , kay tells her grandson how much she had missed him . nina gives kay something that her grandson had wanted her to have today so he 'd be thinking of her , too . sharon tells jack that she had had a conversation with someone that she would like to share with jack . jack confronts billy about him sleeping with sharon . billy confesses that he had slept with sharon . mac agrees to marry raul . sharon and chloe barge in on jack and billy 's conversation . jack confronts sharon as to what she has to tell him . |
victoria : you 're just so sweet , and nobody is ever gon na take you away from us again , ever , ever , ever , ever . mwah ! daniel : as soon as we get that paperwork all straightened out , yeah . billy : hey , man , are you sure you want to live above our garage ? victoria : ( giggles ) daniel : if i got ta move in until the adoption goes through , then that 's what i 'm gon na do . one condition , though . billy : what ? daniel : flat screen and cable . i 'm not missin ' baseball this season . billy : done , done , `` done - ski , `` done , done , done . victoria : ( laughs ) done . daniel : you hear that , luce ? we 're gon na move in . we 're gon na move in , luce ! billy : come here . daniel , you have no idea what that means . daniel : you guys are great parents , and lucy 's lucky to have you . victoria : thank you . ( laughs ) billy : really ? ( scoffs ) phyllis : what the hell are you doing ? [ scene_break ] jill : long day ? kay : catching up on some paperwork . jill : nobody expects you to do this all at once , you know . kay : ( sighs ) jill : mccall , unlimited , tucker 's living will ... kay : it 's all under control , jill . jill : i know . i know . but just look at yourself . you 've been running on fumes for days . please remember what your doctor said about taking it easy . kay : there 's so much to do . i can not stop now . jill : ( sighs ) do you want to have another stroke , katherine ? kay : ( sighs ) you know , i - i 'm just fine . now would you please stop fussing ? jill : somebody 's got ta take care of you . kay : well , you know what ? then you just talk to , um , to , uh , murphy and to esther . i mean , the three of you are driving me insane . jill : all right . all right , all right . but tell me this -- what are you gon na do about tucker 's son ? kay : uh , what am i supposed to do ? jill : somewhere out there is a grandson of yours . kay : well , uh , tucker has searched for him and -- and has n't found him , so ... ( chuckles ) wh - where would i start ? jill : well , if i had a grandson i 'd never met , you could n't stop me till i found him . kay : you know , um , it is late , and i 've got to get to the hospital . jill : do you want me to go with you ? kay : no , not necessary . thank you . jill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nina : you drove him to this . chance : mom , stop . heather : where are you going ? nina : he 's going back to the middle east . heather : you 're reenlisting ? chance : ( sighs ) it 's been in the works for a while . nina : you would n't have signed back up again if things had worked out differently . chance : mom , stop . this is n't some knee - jerk reaction to breaking up with heather , okay ? heather : look , we have n't been together for weeks . i had no idea that he was even thinking about this . nina : you broke his heart , and that 's why he 's leaving . if anything happens to him , it 's on your head . paul : hey , what 's the deal ? do n't talk to her like that . [ scene_break ] sam : sheri , you there ? ( knock on door ) sharon : yeah , come in . sam : hey . i , uh , ran into piper on the way back from the stoddard ranch . she said she 'd like to drop by later on if that 's okay . the little lady is , uh , quite taken with you . like i said , you got a ... a real nice way with kids . sharon : yeah , cassie 's welcome to come by whenever she wants . sam : who 's cassíe ? [ scene_break ] faith : ( babbles ) nick : and this is ... your big sister cassíe with mommy . yeah . see , you 're my angel down here , and she is my angel up in heaven . yeah . ( cell phone rings ) nick : this is nick . diane : he 's checking to see if they have a suite available . adam : okay . diane : yeah . yeah , i 'm still here . what ? i - i - i 'm sorry . i ca n't hear you . could you -- could you say that again ? adam : hey , you . hey , beautiful . hi . nick : yeah , i 'm gon na have to call you back . hey , get away from her . i do n't want you even talking to her . adam : we 're in a public place , nicholas . i do n't think you can stop me . nick : yeah , well , i heard from the guards that dad revoked your access to sharon 's place on the ranch , which is great . now we wo n't have to see you around there anymore . adam : it 's a temporary setback for me and my new roommate . ( footsteps approach ) nick : what roommate ? adam : well , actually , more than a roommate . i believe you 've met . diane : the athletic club has a room for us . it 's just not quite ready yet . adam : perfect . diane : hello , nick . [ scene_break ] paul : it 's chance 's decision . he 's a grown man . chance : yes , and i would re - up even if things had worked out between heather and i . heather : is that true ? chance : yes . paul : i think it 's admirable that you want to continue to serve your country . chance : thank you , paul . nina : would you stop encouraging him ? you have no idea what it was like for me when he was overseas . every time the phone would ring , i was scared that it was gon na be bad news . and when you had to go out on a mission and i did n't get an e - mail , i could barely get out of bed . chance : mom , you never said anything to me . nina : yeah , well , i did n't want to make you worry . i knew you needed to concentrate to stay alive . chance : look ... ( scoffs ) i am sorry . nina : ( sighs ) chance : all right ? again , i am sorry for everything that i put you through , okay ? nina : do you see what you 've done ? heather : nina , this is not my fault . nina : he would n't be going halfway around the world if you had n't broken his heart . jill : you 're leaving ? nina : he 's going back to the army . chance : this is not how i wanted you to find out . jill : you 've done three tours of duty . why are you going back ? chance : because , all right ? the army is where i belong . nina : you belong with your family . chance : i could be shipping out at any time . do you want to spend our last few days arguing ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : i - i - i ca n't believe you did this . you had child protective services bring the baby back to my house and let me think ... and -- and then you brought her here . i mean , you knew i would be devastated . daniel : look , it 's not like that . i will explain everything to you . just not here , okay ? phyllis : okay , let 's get lucy , and let 's go . billy : mnh - mnh . daniel : lucy 's staying here . phyllis : i 'm not leaving without her . daniel : i have custody . you do n't have a say . phyllis : i wonder what the social worker would think of you leaving her here . daniel : really ? victoria : ( sighs ) you gon na do that , phyllis ? are you gon na call them and -- and have them come take her again ? and -- and then she 'll go with a foster family . you think that 's in lucy 's best interests ? really ? lucy : unh - unh . billy : mnh - mnh . phyllis : ( sighs ) let 's go . next time , she 's coming with us . daniel : i will handle her . do n't worry . victoria : ( sighs ) billy : ( clears throat ) good luck . ( front door closes ) victoria : you know ... you know , phyllis is not gon na stop . she 's -- she 's crazy . i mean , she 's just gon na keep coming at us . billy : yeah , well , hey . victoria : what ? billy : look , all that matters is that we have our little girl home . see ? victoria : i see . billy : yeah , that 's all that matters . i know . i know . [ scene_break ] sharon : did i say `` cassíe `` ? i - i meant piper . sam : i , uh , i - i figured . i was n't trying to pry . sharon : ( sighs ) its okay . cassie was my daughter . she passed away a few years ago . sam : i - i - i 'm sorry to hear that . sharon : she was really young , a teenager . she was a really special girl . everyone loved her . you know the kind of person who walks into a room , and they just light up the place ? that was cassíe . she -- she had this ... magnificent smile . you know , you could n't help but smile back . you two would have gotten along , 'cause she -- she loved horses . sam : my kind of gal . sharon : just ... there is n't a day that goes by that i do n't think about her . and today is the anniversary of cassie 's death , so ... it just feels like ... ( sniffles ) it happened all over again . sam : you know what you need ? sharon : you know what ? i - i really do n't need a pep talk or for you to rescue me . sam : no , no , ma'am . i 'm not -- i 'm not trying to rescue you . i was just gon na suggest a home - cooked meal . [ scene_break ] nick : so this is how you 're gon na get back at me , huh ? you must be pretty desperate after dad kicked you out . diane : you think this is about revenge ? nick : it 's either that or money . you 'll latch on to anyone with a few bucks . diane : sometimes the right person comes along when you least expect it . nick : you know what a lowlife he is . i mean , is this for real ? adam : why do you care who she lives with ? nick : sharon 's been dead less than two months , and you 've already moved on to your next victim . you never really gave a damn about her , did you ? [ scene_break ] sam : well , that hot plate has n't had a good scrubbin ' in who knows how long . sharon : ( chuckles ) i think i 'm just trying to keep busy . you know , just to keep my mind off of things . so what 's for dinner ? sam : well , a lot of good finds today at the farmers ' market . got zucchini , broccoli , some nice , fresh tomatoes . you are in for a treat . sharon : i did n't know your repertoire went beyond stir - fry . sam : ( chuckles ) you just sit tight . wait till you taste my world - famous pasta primavera . [ scene_break ] faith : uh - oh . nick : if you loved her half as much as you claimed you did , you would n't betray her memory . adam : this coming from the man who could n't decide which ex - wife he wanted to cheat on . faith : ( babbles ) diane : oh , do you fellows really want to do this in front of faith ? nick : you reached a whole new level of desperation , even for you . diane : well , unlike the other newmans , there 's no pretense with adam . i know exactly who he is and where we stand , unlike certain members of your family . nick : you two deserve each other . faith : go for a walk ? nick : yeah , we 're goin ' for a walk . [ scene_break ] nina : i wish you would have talked to me before you acted so impulsively . chance : ( sighs ) mom , you are not listening to me . this was not an impulsive decision . nina : no ? one minute , you 're gettin ' your heart broken , and the next minute , you 're off to war . chance : okay , now that is a total exaggeration . paul : this is n't about heather . nina : i think i know my son better than you do . jill : do we really want to do this in public ? chance : mom ? mom ! ( sighs ) look , i 'm sorry , guys . paul : that 's okay . she 's frightened . you know , she does n't want anything to happen to you . chance : yeah . heather : is she right ? are you doing this because of me ? chance : no . no , this is something that 's bigger than us . being in the army was the most important experience of my entire life -- the friendship , the teamwork , the code of conduct means more to me than anything else in the entire world . it 's where i belong . paul : i 'm proud of you , and nina will be , too . chance : look , i 'm gon na go talk to her , okay ? jill : i want to come with you . chance : sure . paul : well ... heather : ( sighs ) i 'm s - sorry i messed things up for you and nina . ( sighs ) paul : it 's not your fault . [ scene_break ] kay : esther , i 'm leaving for the hospital . sergeant goldman : mrs. chancellor . kay : yeah , uh , hello , sergeant goldman . um , it 's nice to see you , uh , but i have to tell you , though . chance is n't here right now . sergeant goldman : i was hoping to catch him . i have his deployment papers . kay : deployment papers ? sergeant goldman : i was surprised to hear chance reenlisted . you must be proud . kay : y - yes , i am . i 'm very , very proud . i 'm proud of him . when , um , uh , when 's he , uh , leave for -- for duty ? sergeant goldman : monday . i 'd hoped to deliver his orders in person . kay : uh , well , i will get them to him , if you 'd like . sergeant goldman : please send him my best . kay : yes , i will . thank you , sergeant . kay : oh , dear god , no . why would you ... why would you take chance away from us again ? [ scene_break ] diane : when i came back to genoa city , i thought i 'd show everyone what a better person i was . boy , did i waste my time . ( chuckles ) jack , phyllis , nikki , victor ... they all treat me like i 'm some kind of gum stuck to the bottom of their shoe . and you know what i 'm talking about , 'cause they 've done the same thing to you , have n't they ? i meant what i said to nick . you know exactly who you are and what you want , and you do n't make excuses for it . you know , i used to be quite a hell - raiser . we should team up , show 'em how it 's done . adam : we have a deal . we 're roommates . that 's it . diane : no reason we ca n't have a little fun , screw with victor and nick at the same time . it worked for you with sharon . adam : i loved sharon . i 'd have died in that car wreck a hundred times over if she could be here right now with her kids . [ scene_break ] sharon : i 'm so sorry about the glass . i was only trying to make things better , and instead , i 've made them worse . sam : ( sighs ) well , i think you might be just a little hard on yourself . take a lesson from the animals . sharon : ( sighs ) sam : guilt 's a waste of time . you wo n't find fanny feeling guilty . sharon : if only life were that simple . sam : things happen , you know ? a glass breaks . it can be fixed . sharon : not when it shatters . sam : then it can be replaced . who knows ? sometimes even with something better . sharon : yeah , well , nothing can replace losing a child . sam : sheri , you -- you 've got ta know , i was n't suggesting that you -- sharon : no , no , i know that 's not -- that 's not what you meant . i 've just been in a fog all day , and , you know , i did n't mean to tell you about cassíe . it just came out . sam : well , i 'm glad it did . that 's a big burden to carry . sharon : you know what ? if she were here right now , she would tell me to stop moping and focus on the -- the `` something better `` part , like you were saying . sam : any thoughts on what that might be ? sharon : pasta primavera is probably a good place to start . [ scene_break ] paul : when it comes to chance , nina has a tendency to be a little , um ... heather : overprotective , perhaps ? ( laughs ) paul : yeah . do n't take it personally . heather : yeah , i 'll try not to . but she may not be entirely wrong . i mean , chance may have thought about joining up again , but he did n't actually do it until after i broke things off . i 'd really like to talk to him about it . paul : well , i would let nina calm down first before you go over there . heather : what if chance gets deployed again ? ( sighs ) i mean , i - i - i need to straighten this out before he goes . paul : i 'm telling you , it 's a bad idea to go over there . heather : are you comin ' ? [ scene_break ] chance : mom , can we talk about this ? nina : what is there to talk about ? you 've made your decision . you 're leaving . chance : yes , well , i wish you had n't dumped all of that on heather . nina : well , i 'm angry . chance : fine . be angry . but if you want to blame someone , blame me . nina : i ca n't . you 're leaving . chance : mom , i 'm not -- i do n't want to leave you , okay ? i 'm leaving because i have to do this for myself . nina : why ? why ? i do n't understand . chance : yes , you do . it 's because you raised me to be this person -- to consider my duties and my obligations , all right ? living by a code does n't start when you wake to `` reveille `` in the morning . nina : ( sighs ) chance : it 's adherence to set principles 24/7 , protecting and securing our nation through discipline and personal sacrifice . that 's how you taught me to be , how to live my life with honor and with integrity . nina : i know that everything you 're saying is true . i just ... i 'm being selfish . i know . i ca n't help it . chance : it 's okay . mom , i just want you to be proud of me . nina : proud of you ? i 'm s -- i 'm terrified . jill : nina , i feel the same way , but we got ta let him go . nina : ( sighs ) oh , my god . does katherine know ? jill : no , i do n't think we should tell her yet . ( sniffles ) kay : really , jill ? why would you keep this a secret from me ? your deployment papers . you leave monday . nina : you 're really going . kay : why did n't you tell me ? jill : i just thought we should wait until we knew that he was really being deployed . chance : she did n't want to worry you , either . kay : right . you wanted to deprive me of spending time with him so you could have him to yourself . jill : if you want to be angry with me , fine . do it . nina is angry at heather . but it 's not gon na change anything , 'cause chance is leaving . kay : all right . nina : oh , just -- why the middle east ? chance : a soldier goes where he 's needed , right ? no questions asked . you know that . besides , i know the people . i know the customs . it 's where i can make the most difference , mom . nina : you can do that somewhere else . chance : ( sighs ) there ... ( sighs ) were so many things i did n't tell you about iraq , because i did n't want to upset you . i did n't want to worry you . i never told you about hashaam , did i ? nina : no . who 's hashaam ? chance : he was our interpreter . he was my interpreter . the guy lost everything , mom -- his home , his family . everything -- gone . he had taken a job working with the military , but secretly , he was also working with the insurgents . jill : oh , how awful . chance : one day , hashaam came up to me , and he said that they had , uh , they had planned an ambush for my squad . you see , i would n't be here right now if it was n't for hashaam and what he did . jill : why did he tell you ? chance : it 's because i 'd been working on a case -- a case about an american soldier who was roughing up some local merchants or something like that , so i went , and i had the guy arrested . he was tried , and they found him guilty . hashaam thought that i was just gon na let the guy go . but because of what i did that day , i forever changed his view of americans . i got an e - mail from him the other day out of the blue . nina : ( sighs ) chance : he 's remarried . they 're gettin ' ready to have their first child . it 's not about going off to war . but it 's about helping families . it 's about saving lives . jill : i hate that you 're going , but i understand why . i do . ( sighs ) ( doorbell rings ) jill : i 'll get it . i 'll get it . chance : ( sighs ) kay : chance -- chance : do i have your blessing ? kay : i love you , and i am proud of you . but this family has lost so much the past few months . my god , i just ca n't understand why you want to go back . jill : this is not a good time . paul : look , i 'm -- i 'm sorry to barge in like this , but , um ... heather : chance , can i please talk to you for a minute ? nina : do n't you think that you 've done enough ? he leaves for the middle east on monday . heather : so soon ? chance : yeah . nina : i 'll never forgive you for this . [ scene_break ] billy : dinner time ! ( laughs ) victoria : a special dinner , a special `` welcome home `` dinner . ( laughs ) oh ! oh . billy : ( chuckles ) you 're hungry , huh ? victoria : oh , yeah . she 's hungry . look at her . billy : look at that . she 's so calm . victoria : she really -- billy : like nothing ever happened . victoria : yeah , just ... yeah . it 's kind of like , uh , she knows she 's home . billy : she 's home . victoria : she 's home . [ scene_break ] phyllis : imagine how i felt when i walked down the stairs and you were n't here anymore . what is wrong with you ? daniel : ( sighs ) no matter how many times i tell you i do n't want to be lucy 's father , you just ignore me . phyllis : you know , i hear what you 're saying , daniel . i hear the words , but ... i know you do n't want to be a father now . daniel : no , i do n't want to be lucy 's father ever . even nick told you to back off , but you did n't listen to him , either . phyllis : okay , listen , i asked you -- i asked you to wait it out a month . just give it a month . that 's what i asked you . daniel : you just wanted me to give it a month so you could work on me for a month . phyllis : no , i do n't . daniel : look , i 'm not gon na cave in here . i can be stubborn , too . phyllis : well , i 'm not being stubborn . listen . i know that you think you 're doin ' a good thing giving her to billy and victoria right now , but it a -- it 's not , daniel . it 's just gon na hurt them all over again when you have to take her back , okay ? just make -- make a clean break . daniel : i agree with that . that 's why i 'm not bringing lucy back here . phyllis : well , the court is not gon na let you leave lucy with billy and victoria . daniel : that 's why lucy and i are moving into the apartment above billy and victoria 's garage until the adoption 's final . [ scene_break ] diane : i did n't intend to cross a line . i know you loved sharon . adam : i 'll never understand why the universe brought her into my life . i did n't deserve her . god knows what i did to her was completely unforgivable . not only did she find a way to absolve me , she found a way to love me , even when she knew the whole world would be against us . yeah , that first , uh ... that first thanksgiving that we were together , we were just getting to know each other . ( chuckles ) she made , uh , she made us pasta primavera . the whole country was having turkey . i liked that about her . she was different . she did n't mind taking chances . she took a hell of a big chance on me , huh ? but it was at that moment that i -- i realized there was no going back . i was gon na do everything i could to prove that i was worthy of her love . i came pretty damn close . [ scene_break ] sharon : ( sighs ) wherever your dad and noah are today , i 'm sure they 're thinking of you , too . sometimes i -- i like to think that you sent sam to me to be my friend . i really needed someone to talk to , so thank you . ( door opens ) sam : okay , this is pasta primavera . you got ta taste this while it 's hot . sharon : mmm . it smells so good . sam : well , prepare to be dazzled by my culinary expertise . sharon : big talk there , sam . sam : i 'll let you in on a secret if you promise not to tell anybody , 'cause this could ruin my reputation . sharon : okay , i promise . sam : i got this recipe from watchin ' one of those cooking shows . sharon : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] nick : cassie had never stayed in a hotel room with room service before . ( chuckles ) she -- she thought that when we were done eating , that we had to do the dishes . can you believe that ? and she got so excited when we told her all we had to do was roll the cart out into the hall , and they would do the dishes for us . cassie thought we should move into that hotel . faith : is that mine ? nick : cassie also told us all about you . yeah . she told us we were gon na have another little girl . faith : what is that ? nick : you have two guardian angels , you know ? sharon and cassíe . faith : ( inhales ) nick : they 're in heaven , and they 're always gon na look out for you and guide you and help you . and your daddy 's always gon na be here protecting you . i promise you that . faith : ( babbles ) nick : yeah . i promise . faith : uh - oh . nick : uh - oh . [ scene_break ] phyllis : you are going to move into billy and victoria 's garage apartment with lucy ? how is that gon na work ? daniel : we 'll figure it out . phyllis : meaning you have n't thought about it . daniel : do i know how it 's gon na turn out ? no , but it 's all i think about . phyllis : daniel , daniel , daniel , listen . ( sighs ) what if the adoption does n't go through ? what , are you gon na live there for the next 18 years ? lucy 's gon na have two dads . daniel : it 'll go through . phyllis : it 's -- listen , i would n't be so sure about this -- really . i mean , chloe is suing billy for sole custody of delia . victoria , she lost custody of reed , not to mention billy adopted lucy illegally . they 're not exemplary parents . daniel : ( sighs ) compared to who ? compared to you ? phyllis : excuse me ! do not talk to me like that ! what -- what is this ? because i was n't around when you were a little kid ? i - is this payback ? are you punishing me ? daniel : no , no , no . it has nothing to do with that . i 'm just saying that billy and victoria -- they 'd be better parents than me or you . phyllis : they are not better parents ! i 'm an incredible parent to summer . daniel : why do n't you just admit that lucy would be better off with them ? [ scene_break ] chance : katherine , i do n't want to leave this house without your blessing . kay : then do n't go . chance : ( sighs ) i read your autobiography . did you ever let anyone stop you from doing what you wanted ? chance : hmm ? kay : all right . you have my support . jill : i 'm gon na go check on your mother . chance : i 'll come with you . heather : can i talk to you for a minute ? chance : ( sighs ) not now . heather : ( sighs ) kay : heather , would you ask esther to make us some tea ? heather : sure . paul : it 's too bad that things did n't work out between heather and chance . kay : he might never have reenlisted so soon . but it was inevitable . i 'm just petrified that we 'll lose him . paul : how 's tucker doing ? kay : same . sit and wait . paul : well , if ever there 's anything i can , uh , do ... kay : there is . there is . tucker has a son , and i will hire you to find him . [ scene_break ] diane : that was the club . our suite is ready . adam : i 'll meet you over there . diane : okay . you know , what they say about you is true . you are as ruthless as your father . and i did n't realize until today how much of hope you have in you , too . [ adam remembering [ adam : you changed my life . you changed me . and i am going to spend the rest of my life making sure that every day of your life is better than the day before . sharon : ( sighs ) yes , i 'll marry you . [ scene_break ] sam : so how 'd you get the raccoon out of your chimney ? sharon : well , i wanted to call pest control , but cassíe would n't let me . and it turned out , it was a sick pregnant female , and cassíe nursed her back to health . she camped out with her when the babies were born , and just took care of them until they were ready to be released back out into the wild . sam : a girl after my own heart . there 's more . sharon : oh , no , thank you . i 'm stuffed . sam : you like it ? sharon : it was a different recipe than i 'm used to . but , yeah , i liked it . [ scene_break ] nick : yeah . nick : you know , there used to be a picture of cassíe on that wall right there . [ nick remembering ] sharon : nick ... nick : hey . sharon : they told me at the club that you might be here . nick : you were here earlier , right ? sharon : makes me feel closer to our little girl . nick : i guess we both had the same idea . we miss our girls , do n't we ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : i am not fighting against you . i am fighting for you . daniel : it 's over . it 's over . i have custody of lucy , and i want billy and victoria to adopt her . phyllis : no ! no . no . daniel : yes . daisy is out of the picture , and you do n't get a say . phyllis : you are making the biggest mistake of your life . daniel : ( sighs ) well , then i guess it 's my mistake to make . there 's nothing you can do about it . phyllis : ( whispering ) there 's got ta be something i can do . i can do something . [ scene_break ] billy : how we gon na make this work ? victoria : um , okay ... uh , we 're just gon na move some of lucy 's things into the garage apartment , and , you know , make it look like she 's living there with daniel . right ? billy : and what if child protective services finds her with us ? victoria : we 're babysitting . billy : ( sighs ) victoria : it 's like you said , all that matters is we have lucy back , right ? and no one 's gon na break us apart as long as you do n't violate the gag order . billy : all right . victoria : no writing in `` restless style `` about lucy or anyone involved with the custody . right ? billy : mm - hmm . victoria : okay . [ scene_break ] phyllis : daisy ... ( sighs ) daisy , come out and play . [ next_on ] daniel : what the hell did you do ? lily : i want you to make love to me . billy : you stay away from my office , and you stay the hell away from my child . | phyllis watches daniel with victoria and billy and lucy . daniel tells victoria that he will move in to the garage apartment provided he get a big screen and cable . phyllis comes in to interrupt . jill interrupts katherine doing work for tucker industries . jill asks her does she want to have another stroke . nina blames heather for reenlisting in the service . paul reprimands nina for talking to heather like that . shari lies on her cot when sam comes to visit her and tells her that tucker wants to stop by . shari makes the mistake and calls tucker `` cassie . `` sam asks her as to who cassie is . nicholas spends time with faith and tells her about cassie . nicholas sees adam with diane and orders adam away from her . nick finds out that adam and diane are going to move in together . paul tries to tell nina that this is chance 's decision . heather tells nina that this is not her fault . jill finds out that chance is going back into the army . phyllis can not believe that daniel gave lucy back to victoria and billy . daniel promises victoria and billy that he will handle phyllis . sharon tells sam that cassie was her daughter and that she had passed away a few years ago . shari tells sam about cassie . katherine finds out that chance is once again going into the military . |
paul : right , jimmy 's is a , uh , just a local hangout . right . i 'll see you there . chris : is that the kid who knew ricky 's ex - girlfriend ? paul : yeah , craig hunt . he is one of the few guys willing to talk to me about what happened to her . chris : and i said this before -- be careful . paul : mm - hmm . have a seat . i will , because it could get back to ricky that someone 's asking a lot of questions . but if i did n't ask the questions , i would n't be talking to this guy . he claims to have proof that ricky is directly responsible for rachel 's death . [ scene_break ] ricky : you 're new . stacey : summer intern . stacey . ricky : wow , they 've got you covering the phones all by yourself . someone must be impressed . i bet you 'll move up quick . it 's a great place to work . you 're gon na love it . sometimes , wish i had never left . stacey : you used to work here ? ricky : oh , yeah , just until recently . my boss just called me and told me i left some stuff behind . figure it 'd give me a good excuse to stop by and visit . phyllis is n't in yet , is she ? ( telephone rings ) stacey : oh , excuse me . good morning , `` restless style . `` sure , i can get you those proofs . no problem . ( chuckles ) ricky : art department ? it 's that way . go ahead . i 'll watch the phones . ricky : all right . ricky : ( sighs ) ( laptop keys clicking ) [ scene_break ] daniel : green ones ? ohh , are we going through a yellow and green phase ? is that what you 're trying to tell me here , huh ? what color you want to put on there next , hmm ? one of these ? how about this one ? this one ? we 're gon na go with more green . excellent choice . yes ... ( makes kissing sound ) right there . ( gasps ) daisy : ( gasps ) so what do we think ? a budding genius ? ( chuckles ) i can understand why you were uncomfortable yesterday , about telling me what happened with cassie . daniel : what ? daisy : i - i asked around . i found out about it . i 'm so sorry , but if there 's anyone who understands what it 's like to make a terrible mistake and live to regret it , it 's me , and maybe this is something that ... could bring us closer . [ scene_break ] ( bell tinkles ) victoria : oh , look , look , look , look ! it 's bumpy the camel en español . billy : oh , yeah , you know , i never really liked his friend sam , always trying to get bumpy into a contest to see who can go the longest without water . if you ask me , he had some major hump envy . victoria : well , in the spanish version , his name is n't sam . it 's juan , like johnny . billy : and we will add this to the list , or right here , to the pile . john : ( fusses ) victoria : oh , are you thirsty ? you 're thirsty . tienes sed ? tienes sed ? billy : yeah , he definitely does n't take after a camel , the way he guzzles . victoria : would you hand me his bottle ? it 's in my purse . billy : yeah . let 's see here . here we go . oh . victoria : are you thirsty ? billy : here . what 's , uh , what 's this ? victoria : uh , that 's my resignation letter . billy : to beauty of nature ? you never turned it in ? [ scene_break ] genevieve : well , what a pleasant surprise to hear that you wanted to see me . victor : yeah . we have a lot to discuss , genevieve . genevieve : do we ? victor : yeah . genevieve : that was n't your position the last time we spoke . honestly , you could give a girl whiplash , changing directions as fast as you do . victor : last time we spoke , you did n't apprise me of pour situation . genevieve : you knew my situation perfectly well . you did n't realize how it might impact your situation . you see , if i lose my case or ... ( chuckles ) either of my cases against jack or the justice department , you lose beauty of nature -- again . i mean , that 's the only reason that you are deigning to speak to me now , victor . it 's self - interest . you know what ? it -- it 's fine . in a way , it 's , uh , it 's reassuring . victor : how 's that ? genevieve : well i would never forget your friendship or your loyalty . victor : mm - hmm . genevieve : but your lust for power -- oh , yeah , i can count on that . we both know that if you did n't need my cooperation , i would n't be here right now . we would n't be having this conversation . victor : mm - hmm . you got it all figured out , have n't you ? it is you that is facing a prison sentence , so it 's safe to say you need me more than i need you . [ scene_break ] lily : cane , i know that your tendency is to try to protect me and handle everything on your own . cane : christine said if i do n't respond to the subpoena and i do n't testify at the grand jury hearing today against my mother , then he feds are gon na consider i 'm just reneging on my deal . lily : yeah , but you got colin convicted . that 's all that you agreed to do . cane : they have the leverage , and they 're gon na use it . lily : well , by `` leverage , `` you mean ... they 're threatening to deport you ? cane : yeah . [ scene_break ] phyllis : no , i got ta reschedule that . yeah . yeah , thursday at 2 : 00 is good . thanks . oh . ( sighs ) stacey : someone 's here to see you . phyllis : oh , okay . i 'm glad -- i 'm glad you 're here . i wish it were for different reasons , but i 'm glad you 're here . danny : when i saw daniel , he was , uh , well , he was overwhelmed . i mean , i - i tried to give him what advice i could with what little time i had -- phyllis : well , he is . he is overwhelmed . he married a crazy person . ( chuckles ) right ? he 's trying to be noble . he 's trying to do the right thing . i understand that . i - it -- but he 's tied himself to that ... woman . he 's put himself at her mercy . i mean , that 's the worst thing he could do . [ scene_break ] daniel : i noticed we were a little low on baby formula , so i 'm gon na head out to the store and get some . daisy : no . that can wait until after breakfast . and , daniel , i 'm not gon na ask you about any of the awful details about cassie , but i need you to know that i 'm here for you . daniel : well , i appreciate it , but ... daisy : but you 're not ready to open up to me , because you have n't forgiven yourself for the things you 've done in the past , and you have n't forgiven me , either , for what i 've done , but i 'm really hoping that we could get past that . daniel : the only way to get past it is to focus on the present and not dwell on things that happened a long , long time ago , and right now , in the present , we need baby formula . [ scene_break ] chris : did hunt take this evidence , whatever it is , to the police ? paul : um , no , i do n't think so . he did n't want to get into the specifics on the phone , but he did tell me that there was n't much of an investigation after rachel 's death . he knew her . he lived in the same building as she did , but the police never contacted him . her death , to them , appeared to be a suicide . chris : okay , but if he has proof -- paul : maybe he was afraid to come forward . chris : afraid of ricky , you mean . well , does he even know ricky ? paul : he had the same impression of him that his roommate did , that he was charming ... and dangerous . chris : like his mother . paul : like his mother . chris : ( sighs ) paul , i think it 's time you got the police involved . [ scene_break ] lily : listen , f you decide that you ca n't testify against your mother , i will support you , even if that means moving to australia . cane : i ca n't ask you to do that . lily : well , you 're not asking me . i 'm offering . cane : so basically , uh , if a woman who failed me as a mother , you would be prepared to move away from your dad and devon , and they would n't get to see the kids . i ca n't do it . it means too much to me . it means too much to you . lily : no , dad and devon will always be a part of our lives . we will make sure of that , and i 'm not doing this for genevieve . i 'm doing this for you . cane : i feel that 's wrong . i do n't know what to do . [ scene_break ] billy : i 'm just surprised that you 're okay with being on daddy 's payroll . victoria : i 'm not , okay ? i have n't drawn a paycheck , i have n't done any work for beauty of nature since genevieve sold it to my father . i just do n't think i should officially cut ties before i see how things shake out . billy : what `` things `` ? victoria : legal things . the sale might be reversed . your brother might end up owning the company . billy it 's not that you 're considering going back to work for your father ? victoria : god , no ! billy , how could you even think that i would ? billy : the man knows how to get to you , he knows what buttons to push , and beauty of nature is the bait that 's worked before . come on , he 's used it to manipulate sharon , genevieve , nick . why not you ? victoria : you know , i think i should be insulted right now . billy : well , i have the right to be a little bit paranoid when it comes to father dearest . victoria : that 's true . [ scene_break ] danny : it 's really hard to see daniel go through this . phyllis : ohh , it 's so hard . listen , he was targeted . he had a big bull 's - eye on his back . he 's my son . of course he did , you know ? oh , we really -- we really did n't clearly see the situation at first , but , i mean , this is sheila 's daughter . daisy 's sheila 's daughter . she 's just like her mom . danny : yeah , but she was n't raised by sheila . phyllis : well , no , she was n't raised by sheila , but it 's in the d.n.a . , of course . danny : well , you do n't feel this way about lucy , though . phyllis : n - no , no , no , no . no , not about lucy . she 's ... an angel . danny : okay , good , yeah . phyllis : yeah . danny : she 's -- she 's adorable . phyllis : she is , is n't she ? danny : i mean , i can understand why daniel would be willing to -- to do anything to , you know , protect her . phyllis : but what -- what he 's doing is wrong . this is a catastrophe , the three of them living together . i mean , all it does is get daisy 's hopes up , and that 's -- that 's a disaster . danny : yeah , but you would n't want this to be a self - fulfilling prophecy , though , right ? phyllis : what does that mean ? what are you saying to le ? danny : well , i - i 'm just saying , if you push someone like daisy too hard , you know , i ... i get the feeling that it 's come to this point because of that reason . phyllis : who pushed her too hard ? ( chuckles ) are you saying i did ? is that what you 're saying ? danny : i -- phyllis : you 're saying that i pushed her hard ? is it -- because it could n't be you . it would n't be you , because you have n't been here in -- in , what , forever , so it could n't be you , but all of a sudden , now you have the words of wisdom , you know ? danny : phyllis , please , i -- phyllis : and -- and it got to this point -- let me tell you something . it got to this point because i saw what daisy was doing to our son , and i called her out on it and i got in her face , all right ? because what i 'm trying to do is protect our son , and it 's really more than you 're willing to do . danny : i 'm just saying , it might have been counterproductive . that 's all . phyllis : oh , my god , you 're blaming me for this ? ! danny : look , i 'm just trying to figure some way to help our son . that 's all . phyllis : oh , great , good . better late than never , right ? good for you ! danny : you know , phyllis , you ca n't have it both ways . you 're upset with me for being not supportive . now i 'm trying to be involved and you tell me to back off . which is it , huh ? phyllis : because , yeah , well , you do n't know the situation . that 's what i 'm telling you . you do n't know what you 're talking about . danny : oh , i think i have a much better understanding than you do about what it 's like to be in daniel 's shoes . phyllis : really ? are you gon na go there ? are you gon na make this about us ? are you gon na make this about christine ? [ scene_break ] paul : i do n't have anything to take to the police , unless craig hunt 's evidence turns out to be something . chris : and will you be able to evaluate it objectively ? you 're ricky 's father . you love him . paul : i am also patty 's brother , and i 'm able to face that . do you think i 'd even be looking into this at all if i could n't face it ? chris : ( scoffs ) i can see what it 's doing to you , and it 's only gon na get harder . paul : you do n't know that . chris : ( scoffs ) well , i trust my instincts , and when i talked to ricky earlier , something is definitely broken inside . paul : oh , come on , chris . you ca n't be any more objective about this than i can . his mother tried to kill you . chris : ( sighs ) okay , so you see this proof of hunt 's , and it 's convincing . what then ? paul : why do n't we just wait and see what happens ? [ scene_break ] victor : do you need a ride home ? victoria : uh , no , actually , billy 's coming back for us . victor : oh . well , not till i 'm gone , i hope . victoria : well , i think it was really considerate of him to give us some time to ourselves . victor : no complaints from me . so , little johnny ... is he napping ? victoria : mm - hmm . victor : you can add this to your library , okay ? and then i will read it to you . victoria : you know , that 's mommy 's favorite book . victor : mm - hmm . victoria : i 'm gon na love reading that to you . victor : i signed it , you know . victoria : you did ? victor : mm - hmm . victoria : `` to johnny , with love . grandfather . `` thank you . [ scene_break ] cane : thanks for , uh , taking the time out of your busy morning . i appreciate you meeting with me . billy : no problem . i had a place where i needed not to be . so what did you want to ask me ? cane : you know , you and i have a , uh ... a lot in common when it comes to our moms . you know , we were both estranged from them for a while , and now we 're trying to figure out , you know , if we can get along , and , um ... billy : okay , hold on . did you ask me here to ask advice about your mother , the woman who stole a company from my brother and then left him at the altar ? cane : and i know that she 's not your favorite person , okay , and she was n't my favorite person for quite a while , but she 's trying to make a change . she 's trying to fix the damage she caused , all right ? not just with me , but with lily and the twins , so ... billy : okay . then what 's the problem ? cane : the problem is the department of justice , and they want to know -- they are inquiring how she got the money to buy beauty of nature , and they 're asking me a lot of questions . billy : questions you do n't want to answer . okay , easy . fine , do n't answer 'em . lawyer up . ( chuckles ) plead the fifth . cane : well , if i do that , they 're gon na deport me . billy : seriously ? cane : i 've told lily everything , and she 's okay with whatever i choose to do , even if it means emigrating . billy : you 're not sitting here telling me that you 're willing to take lily away from her family and her friends , just to support and protect your backstabbing -- cane : no , no , i 'm not gon na -- i 'm not gon na do it , all right ? i know that 's not fair . billy : well , then you have your answer . that 's easy . throw mama to the wolves . cane : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] lily : cane is n't here . genevieve : oh . well , that 's too bad . uh , his office said that he had n't come in yet , so i just thought that i 'd stop by in case i could catch him before he went to work . lily : well , he 's meeting with a friend , and by `` friend , `` that 's not code for federal agent , in case you 're worried . i know about the investigation . genevieve : just when we thought it was safe to put all of the unpleasantness with colin behind us . lily : did you really think that you could do that ? genevieve : ( chuckles ) i guess it was sort of unrealistic of me , but , uh , i guess you 're right . you know , i - i 'll probably be dealing with the hangover of my marriage for a very long time , but you and cane are a different story . you can just refuse to have anything to do with this , and i hope that you will . lily : i 'm sure you do , although there 's one little problem with that plan , is that cane will get deported . genevieve : no . ( laughs ) lily : yes . he found out a couple days go that if he does n't testify against you , then his deal with immigration will be revoked . genevieve : i 'm sure they 're bluffing . lily : yeah , you know , i 'm sure they 're not . ( chuckles ) you know , cane put his life on the line to put colin away and to make sure that all of us would be safe , and the least that you could have done was help him . genevieve : i did help . lily : yeah , after you got your hands on the money . you know , it seems like all you cared about then was winning , and now all you care about is not getting caught . i really hope that you could just sit and think for a couple of minutes about the impossible situation that you 've put your son in . [ scene_break ] danny : arguing about us and our past is n't going to help daniel . phyllis : did you tell daniel about our past ? did you tell him everything , danny ? danny : he asked if i had any regrets , and ... i had to be honest . phyllis : which means you told him to get out of the marriage . that 's what you told him , right ? danny : i really do n't see this situation exactly the way you do . phyllis : so you encouraged him to stay in the marriage ? danny : i just want to be supportive . i 'm -- i just -- i know he needs that right now . phyllis : right , because you know what he 's going through , and you 're feeling sorry for yourself , and you ca n't forgive me . danny : can we please keep the focus on daniel ? phyllis : well , do you -- do you -- do you even see daniel in any of this , or are you just sort of reliving your own history ? is that what you 're doing ? danny : i want him to handle things better than i did . phyllis : better than i handled things . that 's what you 're saying , because -- because i would just screw it up , would n't i ? i would just screw it up like -- like i - i screwed up your life and ruined your life , right ? danny : you did n't screw up my life . you screwed up my chance at a life with cricket , okay ? phyllis : ( scoffs ) danny : she loved me , i loved her , and if it were n't for you -- phyllis : i did not do that . danny : no , it 's true . it -- phyllis : no , i did not do that . i did not do that . i did not do that . i do n't want to hear that . ricky : ( whispers ) i do . phyllis : ( sighs ) let me tell you something . none of us were saints -- not you , not me , not cricket -- who goes by christine , by the way . well , she 's clearly moved on . maybe you should , too . danny : have you , really ? because i still hear that hate and anger in your voice when you talk about christine . she 's been out of your life for years . you know , maybe you 're the one stuck in the past . phyllis : ( sighs ) i still hate that bug . [ scene_break ] cane : so is that what you would do ? would you throw jill to the wolves ? billy : o - okay , it 's a little bit different . my mom was not married to an international crime lord . okay , she was , but briefly , and she did n't realize that it -- it 's just different , okay ? cane : would you help your mom if she was in trouble , even if it was n't her fault ? billy : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) i do n't know . i - i 'd like to , but if it hurt my wife , who stood by me even when i did n't deserve it , that 's a bit of a tougher call . cane : yeah , it is , though . billy : do n't think i helped you very much here , buddy . ( raps knuckles on table ) cane : no , you helped me . you did . thank you . ( cell phone alert chimes ) billy : all right , whoa , excuse me . uh , victoria . cane : all right . ( taps table ) billy : good luck to you , you know , no matter what you decide . see you , bud . cane : thanks , man . thank you . [ scene_break ] ( footsteps approach ) chris : hi , vodka tonic with lemon . thank you . man : of course . chris : ( sighs ) genevieve : excuse me . i do n't believe that we 've been formally introduced . chris : i know who you are . genevieve : good . let 's talk . [ scene_break ] ricky : all right , i need you to start sucking up to phyllis . daisy : ( laughs ) what ? why ? ricky : well , because i need as much dirt as i possibly can get on this woman , especially about her marriage -- her marriage to danny and this weird rivalry with christine . now i know that you can do this . you can get her to open up . daisy : but i do n't -- ricky : do you know why ? because if you do n't , then i 'll open up , and i 'll tell everyone how i helped you get custody of lucy , and that way , you 'll lose your daughter and your marriage . daisy : you 're a weasel . you know that ? ricky : you 've been to her house , have n't you ? all right , extra credit if you can get your hands on diaries , financial statements , bank record -- daisy : seriously ? ( cell phone rings ) ricky : hold on . you 're the best . i 'll be in touch . daisy : ( scoffs ) ricky : hey . well , thank you for the heads - up . [ scene_break ] victoria : ( sighs ) victor : i expect the situation with beauty of nature to be resolved very soon . victoria : in your favor ? victor : of course there 'll be a position for you , if you want it . victoria : uh ... i do n't . victor : then maybe ... somewhere else at newman enterprises ? victoria : i really appreciate you taking the steps to reach out to johnny , you know ? it 's really meaningful and everything , but ... um , that 's all i 'm ready for . victor : well , you know , we could keep our professional and personal lives separate . victoria : oh , my gosh . no , that 's never been true . victoria : you know , i really wanted to believe , when i ... fought you in the lawsuit , and i fought hard and i won my independence , i wanted to believe that you would treat me differently , like an equal . so i came back , and you took that as a license to sabotage my marriage , all in the name of protecting me . victor : i do n't want to rehash all my feelings about your marriage to billy abbott ... but i miss you . victoria : yeah , i know . there are some things that i miss , too , and there are some things that i do n't . ( sighs ) so , please , just do n't push on this , okay ? 'cause it 's not gon na happen . victor : all right . ( exhales slowly ) you know the way you feel about that little boy , boundless love ? that is what i feel , i 've always felt , for you ... and i 'm convinced that in time , we will overcome all of our differences . [ scene_break ] genevieve : what you 're threatening to do to my son is so much worse than anything i 've been accused of . i - it 's such irony , these tactics being used by the department of justice . chris : well , you wanted to play in the big leagues , so congratulations , you 've arrived . genevieve : so you feel good about this , do you ? tearing an innocent man away from his family . chris : `` innocent `` is a relative term , is n't it ? genevieve : no , not in this case . chris : if -- if cane is shielding a criminal from prosecution , even if that person happens to be his mother -- genevieve : i 've done nothing illegal . chris : then i have a hard time wondering why you wo n't open your books to us . it would spare cane from having to testify . genevieve : because i know you 're looking for a scapegoat . i do n't need to volunteer . chris : ( sighs ) you know something ? i like cane . he and lily make a great couple . they have adorable kids . i think it would be a real sad thing if you decide to take them down with you . [ scene_break ] daisy : ( gasps ) hope you do n't mind . phyllis : what are you doing here ? daisy : uh , lucy made this for you ... well , with a little help from daddy . phyllis : um -- daisy : can we come in ? phyllis : this is a setup . i 'm on to you . really . this is two days in a row you 've let me spend time with lucy . come on . daisy : uh , i thought you 'd be happy , but if i makes you uncomfortable -- phyllis : no , come in . no , no , come in . daisy : ( chuckles ) phyllis : hey , sweetie . where 's daniel ? daisy : he 's out running errands . oh , i 've been so happy with him helping out with everything . it 's given us more time for fun things , like visits to grandma . [ scene_break ] chris : maybe traffic 's holding him up , or he 's lost . paul : well , you 'd think if that were the case , he 'd call . chris : are you worried that hunt 's having second thoughts about talking to you ? paul : well , i suppose it is possible he looked into my cover story and , uh , figured out i 'm not who i said i was , but who knows ? he could walk in the door at any moment . chris : just let me know what happens . okay . ( revolving door swings open ) ( footsteps approach ) danny : ( chuckles ) chris : ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] ricky : hey , when you got a second ... man : yeah . ricky : ( sighs ) hey , dad . paul : ricky . ricky : what you doin ' ? paul : ( chuckles ) ricky : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] billy : so victor 's already trying to reel you back in . victoria : told him that i was n't interested . billy : he 's not gon na give up . you know that , do n't you ? victoria : yes , well , i 'm not gon na give in . billy : oh , you 're not gon na give in ? that 's excellent news . you made the right choice . come here . mm . ( laughs ) victoria : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] cane : how was my mom ? was she scared ? lily : ( chuckles ) yeah , and self - absorbed . cane : ( sighs ) that 's a big surprise . lily : i just told her to back off , and that you do n't need the pressure . cane : i called christine . i told her not to expect my cooperation at the hearing . lily : what did she say ? cane : they 're gon na move my deportation hearing forward . lily : ( sighs ) cane : sweetheart . lily : no , i mean , it 's -- it 's ... its fine , you know ? ( chuckles ) its fine . i - i just -- i think that , um , you know , moving to australia will be an adventure , so it 's fine . cane : i 'm gon na do what i can -- whatever i can do to fight it . i 'm gon na do that . i - i just -- i ca n't . i ca n't be the one that brings down my mom . [ scene_break ] victor : hello . genevieve : ah . thank you for coming . victor : yep . your text made it sound rather urgent . genevieve : mm . well , after your generous offer to help me with my legal problems , i thought that , well , it 's only fair to let you know that ... ( sighs ) i 've decided to turn myself in . victor : huh ? genevieve : you can take partial credit if you like . i am following your example . i 've seen you do extraordinary things to protect the people you love . victor : you ca n't be serious . genevieve : i 'm a little amazed myself . victor : do you realize that you 're gon na lose every penny you have made on the sale of beauty of nature and you 're facing a prison sentence ? genevieve : yes ... but i wo n't lose my family . victor : you 're a bigger fool than i thought you were . genevieve : ahh . ( sets glass down ) have a nice day . victor : thank you . [ next_on ] danny : could i buy you a drink ? chris : sure . ricky : you 're not waiting for someone , are you ? abby : i did n't say anything because i was n't sure if kyle was really gon na come . nikki : kyle , good to see you . | ricky blackmails daisy into helping him get information about phyllis with the threat that he will tell everyone that she asked him to kidnap lucy to make daniel look like a bad father to the court . ricky breaks into phyllis 's office and does something to her computer , so that he can watch and listen to everything she does . ricky watches from his computer as phyllis and danny argue about daniel and daisy . daniel thinks phyllis should support him even though she does n't like his decisions . danny also thinks phyllis ca n't move on because he senses she still hates christine for what happened a long time ago . lily tells cane she is willing to move to australia if he feels he ca n't testify against his mother . |
victor : hold it right there . just leave , okay ? ashley : turn around and walk away . you 're not invited , and you 're not welcome . tobias : or i could stay here and enjoy some more of your hospitality . have you tried the crab puffs ? victor : son , i said get out of here . tobias : or maybe some more of that champagne over here . sir ? ashley : do you remember what i told you when i fired you ? if i saw your face again , i 'd have you arrested . tobias : cheers . jack : uh , what 's going on here ? ashley : it 's tobias . tobias , the mole that was working as a tech at jabot , but we found out he was really spying for victor to find out information about hex . jack : excuse me . uh , i do n't remember if we 've met . if we have , it did n't register on me , but we do n't need spies any longer . we 're all one team . actually , that 's what we 're celebrating tonight . tobias : [ scoffs ] victor : all this talk about spying is nonsense , all right , so why do n't you get out of here now ? tobias : oh , victor , look at you , acting like you do n't know me . i used to work for you , sir ! victor : i said leave ! tobias : well , i am hurt . and offended . and if i get offended , i make sure that all sorts of unsavory details about you and your secrets -- maybe i should talk to all your guests , let them know what the real story is . jack : okay , you 're pushing it now , pal . ashley : what real story ? wait , wait . what real story ? more than what happened in the lab ? victor : he is talking nonsense . jack : yes , he is . you know what ? you can show yourself out or i will have security take you out . tobias : people ! abbott - newmans , newman - abbotts , backstabbers , hmm , frontstabbers . how about we talk about who your fearless leaders really are ? show of hands -- who wants to hear their dirty secrets ? nick : nice dress . what are you doing ? sage : i am dressing for the party . nick : i told you you did n't have to go . why stress yourself out ? sage : it 's not stress . nick : it 's not even fun down there . there 's a lot of newmans , and they can give anyone morning sickness , even at night . sage : well , i understand that , but they 're your family . they 're the baby 's family . and it feels wrong to sit up here holed up . i should be down there supporting you and them . nick : i appreciate that . but honestly , you missed all the big stuff anyway . jack made a speech . sage : oh , yeah ? nick : pretty great speech . he 's donating a new wing to the hospital in cassie 's name . sage : [ voice breaking ] oh , that 's ... i 'm sorry . this is pregnancy hormones . it 's gon na pass . [ chuckles ] i promise not to get all weepy down there and give myself away . nick : right . well , i already told everyone you 're pregnant , anyway . the only reason i did that was because if you did decide to come , i did n't want you standing there and have to answer a bunch of questions , so you really can take the night off . sage : or everyone thinks that i 'm now hiding up in here in shame . we have to go . come on . nick : not a great idea . sage : look , this baby is cassie 's family , too . and with jack 's announcement , i want to -- i want to go there and be seen . nick : well , cassie is family , and honestly , this news would mean more to her than pretty much everyone . sage : this baby 's really happening . nick : it 's really happening . noah : see , the thing is , cass , i - i can come and talk to you , and i can feel close to you . i can feel close to my big sister , but courtney ... no . no , her -- her parents wo n't even tell me where she 's buried . so ... i loved her , you know ? i loved her , and , uh , i never even got a chance to say goodbye . [ sobs ] i just -- i just miss her so much , you know . and yeah , i - i got the days that we were together . i got that time , sure , but i lost every single day after that , a lifetime . just like the days that i lost with you . who knows ? maybe you 're with her . maybe you two found each other out there in a big cosmic afterparty . i know it 's crazy . i know it is , but if that did happen , will you just tell courtney -- tell her i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na find who did this . i 'm gon na find him . there will be justice . just do me a favor , okay , cass ? just ... just tell her i love her , okay ? kevin : whoa . okay . let 's print that . officer : what the hell are you doing on the chief 's computer ? tobias : have i got your attention now ? i thought that would do it . the exceedingly compromising details of the genoa city titans . money . entitlement . ruthlessness . those that have that think they have it all , but i know things about this man right here . victor : you finished ? tobias : i 've just got started . billy : aww , shucks , victor . ca n't hurt to hear him out since you have nothing to hide . tobias : oh , no , he has been hiding . no , he hired me to spy on jabot , and his ex - wife over here figured it out and fired me . dumped me like i was yesterday 's garbage , sad and alone on the street . victor : this is absurd , son . tobias : it 's all lying and spying and cheating with you . and i 'm sure i 'm not the only one that 's happened to . i bet it 's happened to a bunch of people here , right ? am i right ? or did you aid and abet this master in his power trips ? comprised . complicit . filthy . jack : all right , that 's enough . show 's over . please ignore the irrational rantings of a disgruntled ex - employee . tobias : what ? did i not speak slowly enough ? you 're all rich , entitled monsters , and i 'm not the only one to say so . ashley : you know , i 've had enough of you . you do n't get to be all self- righteous and judgmental after being nothing but a spy in my lab . you were useless then . you 're even more useless now . get the hell out . tobias : the ice queen of chemistry speaks . you 're gon na get all high and mighty with me now ? ashley : you bet your ass -- billy : ash , ash . come on , come on . i got it . i got it . ashley : get him out of here . billy : come on , buddy . let 's go . come on . neil : no , no , wait . you should have had your ass out of here a long time ago . get off the bar and get out of here . lily : calm down ! neil : you 're disrespectful . billy : easy . we got this . neil : really ? you want to step in now ? now , before -- before this man made a fool out of your sister ? that 's how you defend your family , billy ? billy : i think this chump has made enough of a scene . we do n't need to blow it up . neil : i 'm not making a scene here . you are . billy : look , i know this guy , and he 's a weasel , but he 's harmless . so let me pour him into a cab and we 'll forget he was here . tobias : no ! i was here ! billy : shut up , man . tobias : you better remember it ! you do n't want to see it ! you are all swimming in the filth , and it 's gon na pull you under ! do n't say i did n't warn you ! billy : sorry , guys . there 's still plenty of food and libations , so drink up . well , if that 's your , uh , entertainment for the evening , i 'll take my money back . jack : you know what ? you handled that very well . thank you . that could have gotten very ugly . victor : your brother 's right . billy : you know , this little bromance between the two of you is never gon na sit well with me . in fact , i think it 's fishy as hell . but since today you put the focus on a sweet girl who is gone too soon , i - i 'm not gon na let a jerk like that ruin that for cassie 's family or for her . noah : mariah ? hey . mariah : hi . uh ... noah : you come to see cassie ? mariah : no . um ... no , i just ... noah : you waiting for a bus or something ? mariah : i come and i look at the graves all the time , you know , 'cause i 'm weird like that . [ chuckles ] did you buy that ? 'cause i did n't . noah : you know , you never met cassie , but that does n't change the fact that you and she were sisters , so as far as i 'm concerned , you have every right to be here , especially today . mariah : you know , sometimes i wonder . i wish . i mean , if -- if we 'd actually met or if i had a chance to grow up with her ... what things could have been like . i only know her through you and nick and sharon , the way you , uh , the way you talk about her . noah : memories are good . they 're not enough . mariah : please call courtney 's parents again . ask them where she 's buried . they ca n't keep punishing you now that sharon 's been cleared . it 's not your fault . noah : yeah , well , they just lost their daughter , so i do n't think that they 're thinking about being fair right now . losing a kid , i saw my mom and my dad go through that , and ... it 's just never the same . mariah : it 's not the same for you , either . please just call again . and if that does n't work , then -- then we can find our own way to honor courtney . she loved you . and you loved her . that matters . and you can keep her alive in your own way , just like you do with cassie . our sister . lily : dad ? neil : what ? lily : you okay ? neil : why would n't i be ? lily : well , you got very aggressive with a party crasher when we have security for that . neil : security did n't bother to show up , did they ? and that man was rude , and he needed me to teach him a lesson . lily : by what ? attacking him ? and then i hear about your fight with billy ? neil : what ? what is your point ? lily : my point is that normally you 're very calm . and i understand if you 're upset or angry . i get it . neil : you know what ? you 're too worried about me . i suggest you worry about yourself . go about your business , all right ? jack : did you just get here ? summer : no , we , uh , got here a couple minutes ago . kyle : just in time to see the lab rat lose it . phyllis : yeah , well , the show is over . i doubt he will be back . what ? jack : has this guy bothered you before ? has he gone on like this with you ? kyle : we , um , caught him spying on us at crimson lights . summer : yeah , he said it was nothing , but afterwards , we kind of felt like it was our faults for assuming the worst of him . kyle : maybe he knew exactly what he was doing . maybe it was n't so innocent . phyllis : wait a minute . are you telling me this drunk was spying on you before ? it could n't have been for victor , so why ? abby : he probably just wanted the scoop on the party tonight . you know , he wanted to get the details so he could come crash , make a big scene . you know , like uncle jack said , a disgruntled ex - employee . phyllis : if you see that creep again , i want you to stay away , all right ? this is the kind of guy that 's got a formula for the plague or something . summer : yes , mom , i promise to stay away from the crazy guy . kyle : yeah , and i 'll help her keep her word on that . phyllis : you two are too cute for each other . go and have some fun , please . summer : all right . you , too . he was spying on us . kyle : just ... abby : completely , but we told paul we would n't talk about the case . summer : which i did n't mention to my mom . kyle : no , you covered . we all covered . it 's fine . summer : yeah , except that tobias drilled me with a death glare . abby : yeah , i saw that . and what did he mean by he 's not the only one who thinks we 're scum ? what was that about ? kyle : who knows ? but there 's no way that it was about the party arrangements , like you said , since it had n't even been planned yet . abby : obviously , but phyllis did n't need to know that . kyle : the conversation he was listening to , it was about the killer 's dna . abby : and since tobias has a grudge against all of us , we can assume that he 's interested in the case . summer : yeah , but we have to figure out why . kyle : look , i do n't know the guy , but could he somehow have something to do with the killer ? kevin : the chief asked me to do an inspection of all the department equipment . and since he 's the boss , i thought i 'd start with his computer . i will get to you eventually , so if you have any non - departmental stuff on your computer , say online poker , i 'd start deleting it . officer : i got a report to file . kevin : cool . mariah : you just lied to a cop , someone you work with . kevin : and it went really well . good for me . mariah : what 's the thrill ? getting as close to being caught as possible ? you 're hacking again . kevin : there is good hacking and there 's bad hacking . mariah : and there 's hacking the fbi server and going to federal prison . kevin : and since i 'm only working on paul 's computer , we 're all good . mariah : or not . kevin : why do n't you let me tell you what i found out before you decide that ? billy : hey . victoria : do n't . billy : do n't what ? victoria : you want to talk to me about my father having a mole at jabot . billy : actually , i was gon na tell you how nice you look . but since you brought up your dad 's moral , legal , and ethical breach ... victoria : you know the guy was drunk . billy : in vino veritas , baby . victoria : yes , yes . `` in wine , truth . `` i know . billy : you really do look nice . victoria : well , you heard your brother . this merger could be a good thing for all of us . we just have to embrace it . billy : like we 're gon na embrace each other . and what about ash ? you gon na embrace her , too ? victoria : you know , i have n't had much to drink , but i do like working with you . billy : well , what 's not to like ? victoria : do you remember when we used to talk about starting our own business ? billy : i do . back in the olden days , way , way back when we were still married . victoria : well , you know , we 're working at the same company . maybe we could do a little project together . it 'll be fun . like a symbol of unity at abbott- newman . billy : that 'd be great . we could be like a , you know , beacon of hope . so why do n't we go find a quiet corner and start brainstorming ? victoria : [ chuckles ] it 's a party . we ca n't wander off . billy : yeah , yeah , it 's a heck of a party . victoria : i have to talk to nick . you can , um , you can brainstorm without me . billy : all right . victoria : hi . sage : hi . victoria : so glad you could make it . sage : i 'm so glad to be included . victoria : yeah . nick : uh , mom , dad , you remember sage ? victor : yes , indeed . nikki : yes . of course . sage : it 's really nice to see you again . nikki : mm - hmm . nick : mother -- she knows how excited we are about this baby . noah : sorry . excited about the ... what ? nikki : nicholas , you 're kidding me . your own son does n't know ? nick : i was meaning to tell you at some point this evening , son , but sage and i are having a baby . noah : wow . congratulations . nick : thank you . sage : thank you . victoria : would you like some ginger ale or some crackers ? i could n't get enough crackers when i had my morning sickness . sage : oh , no , i 'm fine now . but that 's a good idea . i 'll think of that next time . victor : i think that calls for a toast . thank you . victoria : definitely . nick : yeah . victor : there we go . nikki : none -- none for me . noah : thank you . sage : oh , you do n't have to keep me company not drinking . that 's very sweet of you , but i 'm okay . nick : uh , actually , my mom does n't drink . nikki : and that 's why they call it alcoholics anonymous . excuse me while i powder my nose . victor : well , should we drink to the newest newman ? nick : yeah . victoria : yeah . that 's a good idea . nick : cheers . noah : cheers . dylan : nikki . you okay ? nikki : actually , no , i am not okay . i 'm watching both of my sons saddle themselves with women who will only hold them back . why would two smart men want to get involved with a woman like that ? dylan : everybody knows how you feel about sharon . let 's just not get into it . nikki : no , i think we do need to get into it because you 're turning out to be just like nicholas . running for the rescue , cooing , fawning over the poor , little bird that 's ... really a vulture . hello , sharon . kevin : okay , so paul was n't lying to throw us off the trail . he is looking at other potential perps . mariah : so he 's not convinced it 's this drug lord , which i hate saying , by the way -- drug lord . makes him sound like some twisted homicidal maniac who wears a white suit and has a pet python . kevin : are you finished ? back to me . okay , so paul is looking at other suspects , and i found the file . mariah : great . so let 's go talk about it somewhere where it wo n't get you fired . kevin : paul 's out of town with christine . i 'm not leaving any trails . relax . [ computer keys clacking ] mariah : never tell a woman to relax . it really pisses us off . kevin : sorry . chill . sorry again . okay , so paul pulled a list of names and addresses of disgruntled former jabot and newman employees . mariah : so , someone was fired and they killed austin and courtney ? kevin : or they were interviewed by austin , they freaked out about it , and they killed him to cover it up . you got to keep up with me here . the point is , look at the list . mariah : and ? kevin : tobias gray . that 's the guy summer and kyle thought was stalking them . exactly . he was snooping around . he 's on the list . this is progress . mariah : so you think that this guy knows something about austin and courtney . kevin : i think we can ask him if he does . mariah : i 'm not going to this guy 's place . kevin : see , now , i think you are . mariah : i hate you . kevin : and ? mariah : and i 'm doing this for noah and courtney . he promised her justice , and he ca n't do it alone . dylan : we 're not gon na get into anything right now . it 's just a bad idea . nikki : oh ? why is that ? you afraid you 'll see sharon for what she really is ? sharon : today is a terrible day for everyone , nikki . it always is every year because we miss cassie . and we realize the world is a little less wonderful since she 's been gone . so no matter what you have to say to me , i will not argue with you , not today . nikki : that was so noble . and yet serene . sharon : it 's sad , as you are . although there is one thing . nikki : oh , yes , i 'm sure there is . go ahead . sharon : no matter how you feel about sage , she is carrying your grandchild , and that 's a blessing . one day you 'll realize that , so maybe you should try to find a way to get along with her . at least do n't antagonize her while she 's pregnant . she does n't need that . nikki : do n't you tell me what to do . you have put nicholas through so much stress over the years , not the least of which was taking up with adam . now you 're taking up with his other brother . when are you gon na stop taking advantage of this family ? dylan : nobody is taking advantage of me , nikki . and the past is the past . sharon : you love your sons , as you should . they 're both good men . and dylan has been a really good friend to me . dylan : and sharon has been a good friend to me , and i 'm grateful , and let 's just leave it at that , okay ? nikki : yeah . okay . good night . take care of yourself . victor : so , i assume this is not a reaction you were expecting . sage : uh , i was n't expecting anything , including this pregnancy . victor : there are all kinds of unkind assumptions , given my son 's wealth and his family name . sage : maybe i 'm just a gold digger who 's using the oldest trick in the book to land a rich guy . victor : people say all kinds of things . sage : yeah . but the thing is , victor , i was married to gabriel bingham , and i walked away from a whole lot of money . victor : my son told me that was just a business arrangement , so why did you walk away from the reward ? sage : because i did n't feel the same way going in as i felt going out . victor : and now ? sage : now i did n't think i could get pregnant , and here i am . and it 's ... it 's wonderful and exciting and scary , and i 'm very lucky . and the father of this child is a good man . he 's a good father , and he wants to be a part of this baby 's life . and i hope that you can respect him enough to accept his choice , because i do . victor : mm - hmm . nick : sorry , had to spend a little time there with noah . everything , uh , cool ? [ siren wailing ] phyllis : lily , what 's wrong ? nick : wow . that sounds close . lily : uh , there 's -- there 's been a severe car accident , and the valet said that the car was driven by a party guest . phyllis : who ? who was it ? lily : i do n't know . i 'm gon na find out more information . victor : where 's your mother ? nick : i do n't know . victor : have you seen your mother ? nick : no , but you do n't think she was driving , do you ? victor : she stormed out of here and did n't answer her phone . nick : i 'm gon na try it , too . lily : everyone , i have an update . uh , the driver of the car was the man who caused a scene earlier . he was alone . now , i 'm really sorry the evening took this turn , but please , if you 've been drinking , you need a cab , just let us know and we 'll arrange one for you , okay ? phyllis : thank you . lily : sure . nick : well , thank god mom 's okay . i guess the crasher -- billy : tobias . i should have put that guy in a cab myself . abby : you did n't know that he 'd drive himself like an idiot . it 's not your fault . summer : yeah . abby : tobias was drunk and angry and , for all we know , dangerous . summer : lily said the crash was severe , so luckily there was just not another car involved . billy : this turned out to be a hell of a night . hope it 's not an omen . kyle : we need to get to the hospital . maybe tobias would like to clear his conscience and talk . abby : or maybe he 's doped up enough to spill everything . let 's go . mariah : shades of when i was living in a place just like this . i guess if you work for victor , you end up in a dive motel room . kevin : he 's not here . let 's have a look . mariah : no ! kevin : what ? you came all this way to peek through a window ? mariah : i did n't come here to do a b & e . kevin : so you do n't want me hacking , you do n't want me breaking and entering . who are you ? mariah : i am a woman with a plan that wo n't get us arrested . watch and learn . victoria : it 's a little weird , huh ? noah : what 's that ? victoria : having a little brother or sister when you 're old enough to have one yourself . noah : yeah , it 's a little weird . victoria : noah , i 'm sorry . i was n't thinking when i said that . noah : no , it 's fine . it 's okay . no , it 's true . yeah , courtney and i , we could have had kids . i mean , we talked about it . would n't have been right away , but ... eventually , sure . nick : well , looks like mom 's okay , so do you want to tell me what you two were talking about ? sage : victor was just offering his congratulations on the pregnancy . we did n't get much further than that . oh , and that we both think that you 're a wonderful father . nick : well , i 'm glad to hear it 's all in my favor . so that 's it ? victor : that 's it . i 'm gon na call your mother , okay ? nick : okay . victor : there you are . i was worried about you , sweetheart . there was an accident . i thought you were involved . have you been drinking ? nikki : wow , that really is the only thing you can say to me , is n't it ? [ sighs ] this has been an awful evening . if it did n't drive somebody to drink , i do n't know what would . victor : the nonsensical display of the tobias guy should not drive you to drink . nikki : i did n't say it did . but , you know , he 's got a point there , having somebody do your dirty work . sounds like something you would do . maybe i ought to have a little tête - à - tête with that guy . we can compare our guilt and shame for stooping to your level . victor : you 're drinking too much , okay ? why do n't you -- do you see jack abbott over there ? why do n't you go to him and ask him how he feels about having you sign that contract with me ? nikki : victor , that is not even the point . victor : what is the point ? nikki : i went against my better judgment and i did as you asked , as you demanded . i compromised myself , and it feels dirty and ugly and , just like what that guy said , drowning in filth , which is probably how he felt when he wrapped his car around a tree . victor : did i force him to wrap his car around the tree ? hmm ? he was drunk . nikki : because of what you made him do . victor : are you serious ? what are you accusing me of ? i told the lunatic to drink and drive like a crazy man ? is that -- i will not be blamed for it . nikki : oh , well , i wo n't be blamed for anything you do , either , not anymore . victor : you 're beginning to disgust me . nikki : good night ! nikki : [ laughs ] [ drunkenly ] you think i 'm luminous ? whoo - hoo - hoo ! [ both laugh ] nikki : i 'll bet you say that 10 times a week . walt : well , or maybe i was inspired by you . a luminous inspiration . that is what you are . nikki : you are good . not great , but you might get there . neil : [ clears throat ] excuse me . hi . nikki . nikki : huh ? neil : nikki , you got a minute ? come here . excuse us . nikki : no , i do not . neil : come here . nikki : i 'm finally having some fun tonight . neil : really ? is this what you call having fun ? nikki : is that a trick question ? yeah ! this is fun . i have a new friend . and i have a wet drink . and now you have to tell me something . did you have fun waltzing in with your son 's ex - girlfriend ? because that was one hell of an entrance , my friend . walt : [ laughs ] your son 's woman ? nikki : mm - hmm . walt : good for you , buddy . go for it . [ both laugh ] walt : i think , uh , nikki and i are gon na move this party elsewhere . nikki : ohhhh ! [ both laugh ] nikki : well , cheers to that . [ laughs ] you are very cute . dylan : well , it 's a tough way to end a good night for nikki to pile on after jack made that nice tribute to cassie . i - i 'm sorry . sharon : oh , please do n't feel like you have to apologize for nikki . she has hated me for as long as i can remember . and i know it 's -- it 's new to you , but it 's not new to me . i guess i 'm used to it . you know , she hugged me a little while back . it was bizarre . i do n't remember what that was about , but tonight was more normal . dylan : [ chuckles ] that 's not something you should have to get used to , being put down and attacked . sharon : no . but i am used to it . it really does n't get to me the way that it used to . and the truth is , i 'm always going to be attached to the newmans because of the kids . and the kids are the best thing that 's ever happened to me , so i think i can handle the downside . dylan : yeah , kids , uh , make everything worthwhile , do n't they ? at least that 's what it looks like from the outside . sharon : well , i 'm sorry you never got the chance to find out . i mean , i know you had that sort of with chelsea for a little while , and you hoped for it with avery . dylan : yeah , i guess it just , you know , was n't meant to be . sharon : why is that ? no more chances for you ? you never know . anything could happen . life changes every day , every second , so ... i mean , could you have predicted this -- you and me ? dylan : honestly , no . sharon : there you go . ca n't count anything out . sage : well , my first introduction to your family was a massive failure . i 'm so sorry . i did not know your mother was sober . nick : usually she 's not so sensitive . but she 's kind of going through a lot , and all this stuff with my dad ... sage : yeah , your dad . he 's larger than life , is n't he ? nick : i 'm guessing he was n't just congratulating you on the baby . sage : he was watching out for you . nick : which i never need and always resent . sage : do n't worry . i 'm not intimidated by victor . nick : he 's just got this thing about family . he takes his role of being the patriarch very seriously . he thinks he can control everyone . and a good rule of thumb when it comes to my dad is just duck and cover . sage : [ laughs ] got it . nick : i 'm gon na let you get some rest , so i 'll see you later . sage : but , um ... i 'm not tired , and for once , i 'm not feeling queasy . hmm ? nick : really ? sage : yeah , so i do n't want to waste another second . kevin : you look hot . mariah : good , i 'm glad , because this was all an elaborate scheme to get you alone in a motel room in a maid 's outfit . kevin : sweet . mariah : except not . kevin : no . mariah : you know , i can -- i can help with that . kevin : [ scoffs ] i got it . mariah : [ sighs ] kevin : oh . mariah : yeah . kevin : okay . all right . kyle : shh . [ door closes ] summer : tobias ? kyle : hey . tobias . we need to talk to you . hey . hey , it 's okay . we 're not gon na hurt you . all right , we just need some answers . you were following us , were n't you , even though you denied it ? summer : why did you lie to us ? what do you want from us ? tobias : you ... need to know . dylan : you know , i should , uh , probably go . sharon : oh . okay . if you have to . dylan : no , my -- my stuff 's still at avery 's , and i should clear it out before she gets back from chicago . and then i just -- i kind of have to figure out what happens next , you know . sharon : yeah . yeah , of course . okay , well ... thanks for driving me home . dylan : yeah . good night . sharon : good night . dylan : [ sighs ] good night . [ knock on door ] sharon : what happened ? forget something ? victoria : of course nick is happy . he loves being a father . billy : and sage did n't think she was gon na be able to be a mom , so she 's got to be thrilled . victoria : when did she tell you that , that she could n't have a baby ? billy : um , chelsea invited sage and gabe over to celebrate their marriage , and , uh , that was long before gabe slept with my fiancée , so ... victoria : so , it 's `` change the subject `` time . billy : [ chuckles ] victoria : oh , we could talk about our new project . billy : yeah , okay . you ready to do some brainstorming ? victoria : yeah , as long as it takes for genius to strike . nikki : wait a minute . where is my drink ? neil : no , listen to me . you ca n't go off with some random guy that you just met . nikki : hey ! neil : what ? nikki : that sounds like an order . it sounds like somethin ' victor would say . neil : it 's the booze right now . you hear me ? it 's the booze that 's telling you to party . what he wants , what this guy wants and what you want -- not the same thing . nikki : neil , neil , we do n't take orders . we follow orders , like that boy , that -- that young man , that person . we 're like him . we do victor 's bidding . neil : you better get yourself together , all right ? we made a choice . now we got to live with it . nikki : well , damn it , we were strong - armed . but if you want to pretend that we have free will with victor , well , then that 's okay . we have free will . but i 'm gon na take my free will over with my new friend here . and while i 'm free- willing with him , i am gon na be praying . i 'm gon na be praying for that guy . victor -- victor always wins . right ? but not with me . not tonight . [ laughs ] neil : not tonight ? you were talking about praying . let 's go the suite . walt : nikki ! nikki : yeah ? walt : we heading out or what ? nikki : yeah ! walt : [ laughs ] neil : hey . listen to me . you better leave this woman alone , okay ? nikki : neil . neil : i 'm gon na say it once . you step off . walt : [ chuckles ] i do n't think so , pal . neil : i 'm not your pal . nikki : neil . neil : and now you made me mad . walt : lady and i are just gon na take care of a little business . neil : oh , no , you 're not gon na take care of anything . nikki : hey , hey , hey , hey ! billy : whoa , whoa ! easy ! easy , man ! neil : come on . hey . billy : it 's not worth it , man . neil : keep your hands off her ! do you understand ? do n't you ever touch her ! get off of me ! nikki : what is wrong with you ? ! walt ? are you okay ? walt : he punched me , baby . nikki : ohh . honey , i 'm so sorry . oh , i know it hurts . victor : it is your damn job to keep track of jack abbott . i want an update immediately . got it ? ashley : excuse me . i do n't suppose you feel the least bit responsible for tobias ' car accident . victor : why would i feel responsible ? the guy was drunk . he 's a lunatic . he was ranting and raving . i mean , newman and jabot have merged , and i think we 're doing very well . ashley : well , that is one way to end a war , is n't it ? i mean , if it 's actually ended . phyllis : excuse me . have you seen jack ? the party 's host has gone mia . mariah : oh , come on . there has got to be s -- [ gasps ] hey ! kevin : hey ! check this out . 3d printer , fingertip molds . mariah : sharon 's fingerprints on the murder weapon -- that 's how they did it ! kevin : what did you find ? mariah : oh , nothing . just stolen hard drives . kevin : how do you know they 're stol -- mariah : `` property of gcpd . `` kevin : we got him . mariah : captain nerd is the murderer after all . kyle : we need to know what ? abby : is it about the victims ? kyle : how were they murdered ? summer : look , what do you know ? please , just can you tell us ? okay , if you did it or you were involved , just tell us , please . tobias : aus ... tin . [ flat line ] [ next_on ] kevin : somebody is working really hard to get us to believe that tobias is the killer . now , who would do that ? avery : you 're not staying at a hotel , are you ? you 've been staying with sharon . victor : will you please stop making excuses ? you have got to stop drinking ! | tobias gray , the man victor hired to get the formula for hex , crashes the newman - abbott party and starts to tell everyone that the families have deep dark secrets . he is thrown out of the party before he can tell everyone what he knows about the two most powerful families in genoa city . lily later gets word that tobias crashed his car into a tree and was taken to the hospital . the trouble at the party causes nikki to drink , and she almost takes off with a guy she has never met before . neil and billy step in to keep her from leaving . neil punches the guy and billy steps in to make sure that neil does n't cause a bigger scene . lily tells neil that she is worried because he has become so violent lately . he tells her to stop worrying about him and start worrying about her own life . kevin hacks into paul 's computer at the police station and finds out that he has a list of disgruntled former employees of jabot and tobias gray is on that list . he and mariah break into tobias 's motel room and find a 3d printer , fingertip molds , and the stolen hard drives from the police station . |
cane : okay . did victoria call from toronto ? juliet : that 's not why i texted you . cane : okay , well , what 's going on ? juliet : nothing to do with brash & sassy ! cane : okay , look , i 'm about to sit down and have dinner with my family for the first time since i get back from l.a. , and you text me and you say it 's an emergency , so what is it ? juliet : i think this qualifies . hilary knows about our one - night stand . hilary : how long has the affair been going on ? juliet : it 's not an affair . cane and i had sex one time . devon : ... funny . great things can happen . mariah : hey ! i did n't think you 'd still be here . hilary : uh , i guess i just got inspired . devon : that sounds like it 's major . mariah : is that it ? tomorrow 's big story ? jack : oh ! you 're still here . i thought you 'd left with billy . phyllis : no , no . changes of plans . actually , victoria is , uh , in toronto ironing out the whole hockey deal , and billy 's gon na spend the night at her house , take care of the kids . jack : oh , good , that 's just what billy needs , an evening with johnny and katie . little kids are so non - judgmental . phyllis : maybe uncle jack could teach them the fine art of holding a grudge . jack : oh , come on , even you have to admit , little brother stepped in it this time . phyllis : as much as you love squeezing joy from other people 's troubles , do n't celebrate billy 's demise just yet . billy : hey . take it easy ! i just put your sister and your brother to sleep . reed : i 'm sorry . um , where 's hannah ? billy : she 's got the night off . reed : all right . are you staying here ? billy : yeah . looks that way . reed : cool . um , hey . everything good between you and mom ? billy : well , it 's a little complicated . reed : mm - hmm . i know that what that translates to . you two hooked up in cali , and now you 're a thing again . finally . additional sponsorship tessa : hey ! nikki : oh , my gosh , that was so fast ! tessa : well , my so - called office skills might be shady , but when it comes to music , i do n't mess around . nikki : oh , my goodness ! you got it all ? tessa : yep . everything on the list ! that music store next to crimson lights has got , like , a vault of this stuff . nikki : oh , this is amazing . thank you so much . i really want to figure out what i 'm playing as soon as possible . tessa : and rehearse the hell out of them ? nikki : tell me about it . and , listen , i 'm really gon na need your input . i want you to tell me exactly what you think . do n't hold back . tessa : all right . being dead honest ? you 're always smiling and claiming you 're fine , but for a shiny , happy person , you just had me put together about the saddest mixtape in musical history . jack : i must say , your unshakable faith in billy would almost be inspirational were he not a world - class screw - up and were you not as smart as i know you can be . phyllis : this conversation is beyond distasteful . jack : can i ask you just one question ? do you really think billy was n't tempted to bet on the hockey finals ? phyllis : absolutely . should he have been joking about it ? no . but that 's all it was . can i ask you a question ? jack : sure . shoot . phyllis : i know that you 'd rather shove an arm in your high - speed document shredder before you ever forgive your brother , but could you maybe not kick him when he 's down ? at least in front of me . jack : fair enough . i do wonder , though ... phyllis : what are you wondering , jack ? jack : will you be this defensive when he loses his job and he 's just hanging out all day ? phyllis : how about that `` kickin ' him when he 's down `` thing ? did you not just hear me ? jack : sorry , i ca n't help myself . i just hate to see you forced to pull a victoria . phyllis : meaning ? jack : the day that will come when you 'll have to do what she does -- face reality and kick him to the curb where he belongs . it 's awkward , it 's uncomfortable , but it 's inevitable . good night , phyllis . billy : we had some unexpected issues with the pro hockey league while we were in l.a. , so your mother 's in toronto trying to smooth everything over . i 'm gon na stay the night to watch over johnny and katie . reed : so you guys are not getting back together ? billy : no , we 're not , reed . it 's not gon na happen . reed : and it 's none of my business , right ? billy : no , it is your business . i mean , that 's your mother , and we 're cool , right ? and that 's your brother and sister up there ? reed : i guess . billy : good . so , why do n't you tell me why you slammed in here like a wrecking ball of teenage angst ? reed : it 's not even worth talking about . billy : oh , man , come on . when i used to let it build up inside of me like that , it always had something to do with a girl . am i on the right track ? reed : yeah , pretty much . exactly . billy : what 's her name ? reed : zoey . billy : zoey ? what 'd she do ? reed : i went to the coffeehouse and caught her lip - locking with the cockiest piece of jock - scum i ever laid eyes on . lily : hi . charlie : hey . lily : charlie , come on . no equipment by the front door . someone 's gon na trip over it . charlie : `` someone 's gon na trip over it . `` lily : [ sighs ] okay , do n't mock me . i 'm a cool mom , according to your sister . charlie : well , mom , consider the source . mattie : hey ! i heard that ! charlie : her hearing 's fine , but it 's , uh -- it 's a shame about the rest . she 's really anti - coordinated . mattie : [ laughs ] the word is uncoordinated . stop playing lacrosse without a helmet . you need to salvage what 's left of your brain . lily : okay , you guys , i really missed you and so did dad , but he had a very rough day at work , all right ? and he had to go back to the office , so please , just dial it down . cane : why would you talk to hilary curtis about what happened in tokyo ? she despises lily and has been looking for years for something to use against her , and you dropped this in her lap ! juliet : no ! i 've always been clear about this . i never wanted anyone to find out . cane : then how did she know ? juliet : she was creeping around here , claimed to be looking for billy , but she was clearly eavesdropping . she heard us talking earlier . both of us . equally guilty . cane : where is she ? where is she ? where is she ? juliet : relax . i took care of it . calm down ! cane : do n't tell me to relax ! my marriage is on the line ! wait , wait , stop for a sec . what do you mean you took care of it ? juliet : i went and met with hilary . cane : oh ! juliet : she told me what she knew , insisted she was being a good friend , reminding me and warning me to be careful so no one else would find out . cane : and you actually believed this ? juliet : not for a second . whatever vague threat she was trying to deliver , i shut it down . i reminded her she had no proof , and it would be the word of two respected executives against her , a professional gossip and known liar . hilary : you know , all right , you got me . i still have n't chosen an opener for tomorrow 's show . maybe i 'll sleep on it . so , what are you two doing back here ? did you forget something ? mariah : yeah , a copy of the l.a. interview with lily . i did n't have a chance to do it earlier , but it should n't take me long . devon : i guess i should say congratulations to you . hilary : for ? devon : well , mariah said that you made a big splash in hollywood , you went and got yourself an exclusive with julie chen , right ? hilary : oh , yeah . i 'm pretty proud of my little exclusive . devon : there 's nothing little about that . hilary : well , i owe you big props . mergeron enterprises ? talk about a big splash . devon : oh , yeah , that 's just beginner 's luck , that 's all . hilary : with the grande dame of euro - moguls , dina mergeron ? i doubt that . wish i could have been here for the interview , but ... well , mariah , she -- well , let 's just say she did n't embarrass the show . devon : you almost did it . you almost were able to give an unsolicited compliment to your very hard - working sidekick , as you like to call her . hilary : well , it looks like we all had a productive week . devon : yeah . you ready to go ? mariah : yeah . hilary : fancy dinner plans ? mariah : something like that , but we need to drop this off at lily 's first . devon : okay . hilary : you know , i could -- i 'm actually heading to the club , and cane and lily 's place is on the way , so i could drop it off for you . mariah : really ? you would do that ? hilary : yeah . you know , lily and i , if we 're gon na be gc co - divas , then we need to start getting along . otherwise , it just looks bad for all women , do n't you think ? mariah : you really need to stop reading my mind like that . devon : well , thanks , hilary . mariah : yeah . all right . hilary : yeah , no problem . mariah : see you tomorrow . hilary : okay . noah : look at this place ! fan - favorite local tv co - host and , uh , big - business baller , huh ? if hilary has a tip line , i need to get that number . mariah : hello . no , we came here to escape from the paparazzi . noah : great to see you , devon . how you doing ? devon : it 's good to see you , too , man . i 've been keen to check out another open mic night . noah : yeah . [ cell phone rings ] devon : sorry , guys . this is mergeron . i 'll try to keep it short . mariah : you better . this lady does not wait . noah : mnh - mnh . boyfriend 's starting to out - newman the newmans , and i mean that as a compliment . mariah : mm , i 'm not sure he 'd take it as one . but from i gather , devon and i are n't the only new power couple in town ... how 's tessa ? oh , please tell me you did n't mess it with her . she 's like the coolest chick i know . she is , and it 's not me . mariah : what is it , then ? noah : look , you guys came here to have a good time , not to listen to me whine . mariah : talk to me . noah : all right , look , i do n't know that it 's my place to say anything , but ... i 'm a little worried about her . she mentioned wanting to leave town , she was tense about the whole thing . mariah : is she in some kind of trouble ? noah : well , that 's what i 'm afraid of . tessa : look , i know you 're a really strong woman and it 's pointless for me to try to figure out what 's bringing you down and that it 's none of my business to get involved in your personal space ... nikki : tessa , i 'm okay . i promise . the most important thing we have to worry about is actually the performance . i mean , i certainly do n't want to launch a neurological center with a clinical depression suite in a minor . tessa : i get what you 're going for . i mean , sometimes you need to take that beautiful misery and wallow in it . but there is a crowd to consider , and you do n't want them to be too shattered to shell out donations . nikki : wow . i have trained you well . go on , i 'm listening . tessa : well , a great anthem is like a tattoo . you design it -- the shape , the color , the message . a totally personal experience . but then people around the world can understand it and appreciate it for different reasons . music and art are their own language . you know what , actually , i need to contradict myself on that one because they have to be different languages because not all art is music , and not all music is art . open mic night at the underground is proof of that . [ laughs ] last week , noah 's sign - up sheet was just ... oh . oh , god . uh , what time is it ? do you know ? nikki : oh , it 's , uh ... oh , you have 20 minutes to get there , you 're fine . tessa : oh , okay . nikki : um , i hear what you 're saying about my music choices . what i need to do is inspire hope . tessa : unless they 're hoping for agony 's greatest hits ... then i should have just kept my trap shut . [ both laugh ] jack : evening , ladies . nikki : well , hi ! tessa , this is my very dear friend , jack abbott . jack , this is tessa , my new friend and assistant and musical director . jack : tessa , i delight to meet you . nikki has been singing your praises for some time now . tessa : yeah , well , nice to meet you , too . unfortunately , i got to run , so bye . nikki : thanks ! jack : dear god , what did you tell her about me ? nikki : not the truth . do n't worry . it 's nothing personal . she just had to meet noah at the underground . please have a seat . jack : oh , i 'm sure victor would just love that . nikki : well , victor 's not coming . jack : well , why did n't you say so ? oh , waiter ! reed : and now , get this -- zoey totally throws me under the bus in front of all of crimson lights , saying that i 've been ignoring her because i 'm too into music . billy : well , first of all , that 's a cop - out , but i got a question for you . how did you end up at crimson lights at the exact time that zoey was ... reed : ... sucking face with charlie the human jockstrap ? billy : okay . reed : kendall texted me to come to the coffeehouse . billy : kendall ? is n't that zoey 's bff ? reed : ex - bff now . and is n't so super - sketch that my so - called friend kendall would set up such an embarrassing nightmare like that for me to walk into ? billy : super - sketch , man . that 's triple s. super self - serving . reed : totally . billy : look , dude , that sucks , okay ? i feel for you , but , look , at least it 's done before it got too serious . at least there 's that . reed : [ sighs ] i guess so . it just makes me so sick that zoey would choose that obnoxious moron from walnut grove over me . i mean , seriously -- lacrosse ? billy : you 're an artist , man . you got to rise above , bro . reed : i 'll try . billy : good man . reed : all right , i 'm gon na go upstairs and practice a little bit . billy : headphones , please . reed : okay . good night . billy : good night . [ knocks on door ] billy : hey . phyllis : hi . billy : what are you doing here ? phyllis : i 'm phyllis . we 're seeing each other , remember ? can i come in ? billy : uh , yeah . i just , um ... i just put the kids down . phyllis : yeah , i figured they were sleeping . billy : yeah , i do n't want this to be weird , of course , but , um ... phyllis : i did n't like the way we left things tonight . billy : how is that ? phyllis : similar to now , kind of just ... tense and awkward . billy : that 's not how i saw it . phyllis : you did n't tell me whether or not you were angry that i told jack about the commercial . and if so , were you slightly irritated or massively resentful ? i ... i just did n't want to spend the rest of the night guessing what those answers might be . billy : can we talk about this tomorrow ? it 's not a big deal . phyllis : it 's not okay if we 're not okay . what 's going on with you ? juliet : look , cane , i did n't ask you here to give you a panic attack , okay ? hilary 's too smart to go public with this . she 's all about journalistic credibility . plus , do you really think she 'd risk a slander lawsuit ? her only asset is the show , and with nothing to back up this scandal she invented , you and lily could end up owning it . cane : okay . all right . all right . you 're right . this will ruin her credibility as a lifestyle brand . okay . juliet : quickly and permanently . so do n't let her taunt you . she has no proof and everything to lose . cane : all right , all right . logically , she has no proof , okay ? and the stakes are too high for her to mess with us . all right . okay . all right . okay . juliet : there ! there , you said it yourself . cane : okay . juliet : trust me , i dealt with hilary . i made it very clear . we are not indulging her . period . lily : you know what , when i hear other mothers complain about how they have to repeat themselves four or five times before anyone lifts a finger , i think , `` not my charlie , no . no more than three times . no more , no less . `` charlie : did you brag about me in l.a. ? lily : you want me to brag about you ? of course i brag about you . charlie : how 'd it go out there ? lily : um , dad and i will tell you all about it , but please set the table for dinner . [ cell phone rings ] charlie : hello ? [ doorbell rings ] lily : do n't worry , i 'll get it . i will get it . [ sighs ] well , this is ... different . hilary : well , i came here to drop off the video of our l.a. interview that you requested . mariah put it on this flash drive , but she had dinner plans with devon . lily : so you came to do something nice for two of your least favorite people ? hilary : well , i was glad to . see , i feel a certain sense of , uh , responsibility . lily : so , exactly what is it you feel responsible for ? hilary : well , that whole hockey endorsement debacle that went down on my show . now , if brash & sassy ! -- if they lose the deal , this might be all that you have left to remember your fleeting moment in the spotlight . lily : thank you . barry might disagree , though . you know he 's my new agent , right ? hilary : you know , i really wonder if things would have went down differently if cane just devoted a little more of himself to the commercial . lily : excuse me ? hilary : well , did n't he take a much more hands - on approach in tokyo ? just rolled up his sleeves and plunged right in there ? lily : i was n't in tokyo . hilary : oh , yes . that 's right . lily : well , cane gives his all in everything he does , so whatever mix - up happened in l.a. , i can assure you he had nothing to do with it . hilary : well , who 's the guilty culprit , then ? lily : you know , you 're probably used to hearing this by now -- `` no comment . `` thank you . good to see you . hilary : you know , another little tip , lily . make sure you screen that before you send it out . if there 's one thing that we learned in hollywood , it is always double - check the video . lily : yeah , great . thanks . god ... [ kitchen timer goes off ] mariah : so , this guy that tessa ran into at the coffeehouse -- you have no idea what their relationship was or how long it 's been ? noah : no , but obviously fresh enough to freak her out , so much so that she 's planning to bolt out of town . i just wish i knew why , you know ? she seems like a pretty tough chick . mariah : very tough , very pretty , and i 'm guessing someone you 're not ready to say goodbye to yet . noah : hey ! tessa : oh ! hi ! noah : you 're back ! tessa : yeah ! hi . noah : hi . um , you know what , actually , i actually wanted to pick devon 's brain about his recent business acquisition , so ... you guys should hang out , though . i 'll take this for you . tessa : yeah ! yeah , well , thanks . noah : okay . tessa : all right . yeah . mariah ! mariah : hi ! how you doing ? tessa : good , how are you ? i 'm glad you came . yeah . uh , so , uh , i guess noah told you that he 's probably a little pissed at me . mariah : the opposite , actually . he cares about you , a lot , which is why he told me about your situation . tessa : oh , um ... no offense . i mean , you 're cool , but noah should n't be spilling my private business to anyone . mariah : i get it , but he 's worried about you . and truth be told , he only knows what you 've told him -- or have n't told him . and by the way , i get it . i keep a very tight lid on my messed - up past . but , look , noah and i have similar instincts about people . he holds you in high regard , and he trusts you , so i trust you , too . tessa : and , uh , that 's not something i take for granted . believe me . just ... giving it back is not necessarily on the `` special skills `` column of my résumé . mariah : oh , no . i understand . i know all too well how it feels to trust somebody , get to know them , and have a friend stab you in the back and then roast a few people in a towering inferno . but that 's just my past life with a thrill - kill cult . tessa : a cult ? mariah : mm - hmm . tessa : like an actual cult ? mariah : yeah , like an actual cult . tessa : i 've never met anyone in one of those before . mariah : yeah . tessa : wow . mariah : i still ca n't believe my part has a happy ending , actually , or new chapter or sequel -- whatever this is for me . but i think if you trust the right people , your friends who really care about you , then you could have a happy one , too . jack : a concert . well , i guess we can officially declare that your lost mojo has been found . what else would give you the nerve to take on something like this ? nikki : actually , uh , this is more of a command performance . jack : oh , who do we know that gives out commandments ? you know what , when you see victor , please tell him i think this is fantastic . smartest move he 's ever made . it 'll bring you nothing but joy . nikki : tell that to my nerves , will you ? i 'm a wreck . jack : yeah , yeah , yeah . that 's natural . this is good for your heart and a chance for you to shine , and for a good cause ! nikki : i wish victor 's motives were as pure as your enthusiasm . jack : why would n't they be ? nikki : oh , i do n't know . he 's probably hoping that i 'll embarrass myself . it 'll force him to swoop to my rescue . jack : okay , this is a little worrisome . what has victor done now to make you talk like that ? lily : [ clears throat ] mattie : just shut the door when you leave my room ! charlie : i do shut the -- lily : hey , you guys ! you guys ! dinner 's ready , and dad 's gon na be home soon . the table 's not gon na set itself . thank you . hey . cane : hey . mattie : hi , dad . cane : hey , sweetheart . charlie : what 's up , dad ? cane : long day , and i 'm just glad to be home with my favorite people . lily : so , um , what was juliet 's emergency ? cane : oh , she has this strategy to try and save the hockey deal , but i told her that she has to pitch victoria first . lily : well , if that 's even an option . cane : you know what ? i do n't want to talk about work . i do n't , all right ? i 'm home . i want to relax and just be with my family . come here . lily : yeah , okay . yeah . billy : you have been nothing but amazing through this whole nightmare . it 's been me , okay ? i 'm the one that has not been easy to be around . that is my fault . i take the blame . phyllis : you telling me we 're okay ? billy : we 're good . yes . look , i have certain responsibilities that are not gon na go away , like tonight . but i do n't want to lose you . so we have to navigate these kind of things together , okay ? phyllis : part of the deal . i knew it going in . it does n't bother me . billy : then we 're good . phyllis : yeah . we 're really good . i really love that you are such a dedicated dad . i really do . you just need to help me with these fantasies i 'm having of being on a deserted island . you know , they 're happening pretty frequently . billy : oh , wow . really ? phyllis : yeah . billy : yeah , because i have very similar sexy daydreams myself . phyllis : oh , really ? well , it does n't even have to be a deserted island . it could be a hotel and spa , you know , on a total private island chain . that 's good . that 'd be really good . billy : you know , with that revision , we can very quickly go from fantasy to reality ... phyllis : [ laughs ] really ? billy : yes . good night . phyllis : it is now . tessa : how about this ? i wo n't just bail without warning . on any of you . mariah : good . and certainly not before you come over to my mom 's place so we can have an all - night high - def terror - palooza of outrageous drive - in horror hits and pizza ! tessa : yes ! you 're on . mariah : yes ! tessa : yeah . [ both laugh ] noah : hey , guys , i 'm gon na kick off the show . um , you need to go first 'cause we got freddie flamenco lurking around here , and he 's way better when the crowd is , like , way more drunk . tessa : all right . cool . noah : thank you . how 'd it go ? did you get through to her , or ... ? mariah : okay ? i 'm not really sure exactly . noah : yeah . tessa : hey , hey , undergrounders . [ cheers and applause ] tessa : hi . how are we all doing ? good ? great , well , um , i 'm tessa . i was going to sing a song about goodbyes , but i 'm in the mood for something a little different , or a lot different . so , all right . mattie : but when can we see the commercial ? lily : um , not for a while . it still has to be edited . right ? cane : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . we 're working on it , but you will see it eventually , yeah . lily : yeah , way more than they would like to . cane : yeah , see , that 's called charming modesty , 'cause your mother was a rock star in los angeles . mattie : aww ! charlie : good job , mom . lily : [ laughs ] thanks , guys . cane : and ... voilà ! lily : [ gasps ] what ? what is this ? cane : it 's a little something for the whole family , but you , my love , can have the honors of opening it . open it up , have a look . lily : thank you . let 's see . [ gasps ] oh , my gosh ! look ! cane : see it ? charlie : no way ! that 's real ? cane : yeah , it 's real . it was right across from the hotel . it was smack - dab in the middle of hollywood . lily : oh , honey , thank you . it 's so thoughtful . mattie : mom , you look so beautiful . but you 're not gon na get too famous , right ? lily : [ laughs ] i 'm gon na try not to . i really am . mattie : i just do n't want us hounded by paparazzi . lily : no , no , no . we 're not there yet . cane : so , how was practice ? charlie : man , the uzhe ! i killed it ! coach says if i keep it up like this , next season i 'll be varsity caption . cane : mate , i am proud of you . now , get your feet off the furniture . mattie : all you have to do is keep up that c - minus gpa . charlie : not a problem ! i only have one d. b. i said b . only one , but you know , i 'm hoping for more . mattie : do n't count on it , dad . cane : all right , so ... what else is going on ? charlie : just some drama after classes at crimson lights . i almost had to kick some indie - rock punk 's butt . lily : whoa , whoa . cane : you were fighting ? charlie : no ! all right . i have this new hottie friend at gc high , and , uh , it turns out she has a boyfriend that she forgot to dump , and he showed up . lily : the punk - rocker ? charlie : yeah , some emo artsy poser boy . a real nothing - burger , dad . billy : see you tomorrow . phyllis : oh , yes , you will . see you , cutie . reed : so , what was that , `` cutie ? `` billy : i take it your mother did n't give you an update on my relationship status ? reed : no , she did n't . but i 'm all caught up now . what 's going on ? billy : well , reed , i 'm a single adult , so is phyllis , and we 're dating , okay ? reed : no ! that 's not okay . i thought you liked my mom . you -- you do like my mom . billy : i do like your mother . i love your mother . but as friends . and i 'm not sure why we need to explain this . you know we 're divorced , right ? reed : i just did n't know you had a side hook - up . billy : a side what , reed ? come on . phyllis and i are dating , okay ? to be honest , your mother should have told you that . reed : well , she did n't . and i just ca n't believe that you 'd do that to her . nikki : i made a flip comment about victor . you do it all the time . no need to leap to my defense . jack : okay , here 's the problem . it 's me you 're talking to . i know you . something is bothering you . something big . and you 've been trying to step away from it several times now . nikki : jack , this is really silly . i do n't even know what to say . jack : say what 's on your mind . hey , look , you 're here , again , flying solo , taking on these projects . you 're obviously trying to avoid something or someone . i care about you . i wish you 'd level with me . nikki : all right , i 'll tell you . nikki : the truth is , victor and i are having some marital issues , but we 're not ending the marriage . so please do n't throw me a divorce party live on `` the hilary show . `` i do n't want anybody to know about this . it 's just something we need to move through . jack : no one 's gon na hear anything from me . as much as i loathe victor , i love you that much more . nikki : well , that 's a whole lot of love there . jack : no , i mean it , if there is anything i can do to help ... nikki : no , i know . thank you . there really is n't anything anybody can do . my family , my charity causes , and my health -- those are the things i am focusing on . jack : i think of you as family . in fact , right now , i 'd trade you for some of my genetic family . nikki : oh , my god . you saw dina again , did n't you ? give me something to hold onto give me give me something , something [ cheers and applause ] mariah : yeah ! whoo ! noah : so good . so good . tessa : oh ! thank you . thanks . noah : she was amazing . tessa : oh , well , they seemed to like it , so ... sorry . mariah : are you kidding ? they loved it . so did i . and noah . and devon , of course . devon : yeah , i thought it was fantastic . is it an original song ? tessa : uh , yeah ! it is an original . thank you . devon : wow . wow . what did i say to you last time we were here and saw her play ? mariah : `` potential . `` i remember , you said it . devon : and now that we own mergeron enterprises , we have this new state - of- the - art music streaming service where i 'm gon na be signing a lot of new artists , such as yourself . tessa : [ laughs ] oh ! is this one of those hidden - camera things for that show you guys do , `` gc unzipped ? `` because if it is , i 'll send it viral with some pretty graphic profanity . mariah : no , tessa . this is real . tessa : wow . for real , real ? devon : could n't be more real , actually . i want you to be the first artist that we sign . noah : so , why would you leave town now ? devon : you haven ' said if you 're even interested . tessa : yeah . i 'm super flattered . i just need some time to think about it . noah : okay , well , just do us all a favor , all right ? do n't think too long . billy : reed , i 'm gon na say this again because i do n't think you hear me . your mom knows that phyllis and i are dating . she also knows that it does n't change my commitment to the kids . reed : so ... you being in love after the divorce , while i 've been here -- just like that , it 's over ? friend zone now permanently ? billy : look , your mom and i , we 've been apart for quite some time , and we both realize that we work better as co - workers , as co - parents , as friends . but i 'm still gon na be around , okay ? just she and i , our relationship is different now . reed : so why not keep her and phyllis in orbit ? together , right ? i mean , it 's good insurance , and it 's better than being alone ! billy : reed , i know you 're confused and you 're upset . i 'm sorry if i had anything to do with that . but your relationship with zoey and my relationship with your mother , they 're not the same . the situation 's completely different . charlie : the girl did n't tell me she already had a dude , and i believed her ! is that a crime ? 'cause i do n't think so . mattie : but she 's a cheater ! and since it 's wrong to break trust and lie , and since you were a part of it , you 're also a cheater ! guilty by association . mom , please tell him . cane : um , hey , will you guys do me a favor and go and clean the table and empty the dishwasher and pack it for your mom ? thanks . lily : i can not believe i just had that conversation with my kids , who are almost adults now , by the way . when did that happen ? cane : hey , what 's this ? is this your interview ? lily : yeah . same day service . hilary brought it by before dinner . cane : wait a second . hilary was here tonight in this house , and she gave you that ? lily : yeah . weird , right ? billy : i understand how not cool that must have been , seeing phyllis and i kissing there , okay ? especially if you think that i was doing that behind your mother 's back . that wo n't happen again . reed : it 's fine . i 'm over it . billy : no , you need to understand that your mother and i , we are fine , okay ? we are open and we are honest with each other . reed : but just not with me . billy : we should have been , and we 'll be better at that . but we got time , okay ? 'cause we 're both parents of those kids upstairs . reed : real lucky for them . you know , i 'm really glad that you 're their dad and not mine . nikki : it 's amazing , is n't it ? how we still have certain people that we let push our buttons ? jack : oh , dina is definitely that person for me . nikki : well , despite everything , i 'm glad that you 're having a chance to reconnect with her . jack : i 'm glad , too . i think . hey , thanks for being great company tonight . nikki : hey , no problem . you were the one who did all the heavy lifting . i 'm glad we had this chat , though . i feel a lot better now than when i came in earlier . lily : you know , i should really check the interview and make sure it 's okay before i send it to barry . cane : you know what , i 'm thinking that we should wait till the morning to watch that 'cause the kids have at least an hour of homework , and i 'm kind of thinking that ... lily : [ giggles ] oh , you brash and sassy man ! i 'll race you to the bedroom . but quietly ! quietly . [ next_on ] i can tell you about chloe . for the right price . cane : do you know where it is ? do you know where that flash drive is ? just tell me you have n't sent it to your agent . billy : victoria newman , i respectfully tender my resignation . | tessa and nikki have lunch at the athletic club and they discuss nikki 's concert at the charity fundraising . they also discuss tessa 's singing at the underground . in his office at jabot , jack and phyllis discuss billy and the betting remark that he had made to two hockey players . phyllis defends billy 's remark . jack can not understand phyllis ' loyalty to billy . lily is ready to confront charlie when he comes home about the mess in the living room . maddie joins them . at brash and sassy , cane and juliet argue over the fact that hilary now knows about what had happened between them in tokyo . cane knows that hilary will use this to her advantage . at gc buzz , hilary tells mariah about the opening for tomorrow 's show . devon and hilary talk while mariah goes to get a computer flashdrive for lily . hilary offers to take it to lily herself . mariah is surprised that hilary would want to do this for lily . after mariah and devon leave , hilary changes the name on the names on the flashdrive . tessa lets nikki know that music is an art . tessa explains about her performance at the underground . jack joins them . nikki makes the formal introductions before tessa leaves for the underground . jack and nikki discuss her music and the fact that she will be giving a concert at the fundraising . jack is impressed that nikki is going ahead with getting her life back on track . jack wonders how victor will react . nikki tells him that victor will not be in attendance . jack wonders about nikki and victor . nikki breaks down and tells jack that she will tell him what is going on . reed pours out his heart to billy over kendall inviting him to the underground and how that zoey had dropped him for someone else . phyllis visits with billy at victoria 's . they discuss how she had told jack about what had gone on in hollywood concerning the commercial . phyllis wants to know if they are alright . billy assures her that they are . billy and phyllis kiss at the door and reed witnesses the kiss . hilary drops off the flashdrive to lily for her to watch . when lily tries to watch it she is interrupted by charlie and maddie and then by cane . |
sharon : there has got ta be another way . there has to be . nikki : sharon , i have gone over this in my mind a thousand times . the only way we can get cameron kirsten out of our lives is to tell nicholas the truth . sharon : where would i even begin ? nikki : maybe you 're not giving your husband enough credit . sharon : nicholas will never understand why i kept this from him all these months . nikki : come on ! cameron tried to rape you ! sharon : i know , but -- nikki : sharon , none of what happened is your fault . why would nicholas blame you ? sharon : because i did n't tell him right away , and i should 've . instead , i panicked , and i tried to cover my tracks . nikki : well , i have to admit , that part was not very smart . sharon : and even if he did forgive me for that , what about denver ? how would i explain that ? [ scene_break ] grace : nick ? were you gon na walk right by without even saying hi ? nick : actually , i did n't even notice you . grace : and if you had ? nick : i would have kept walking . grace : sit down . i wo n't bite . nick : you know , i 'm surprised you 're still even in town . grace : why would n't i be ? nick : figured you 'd be too embarrassed , particularly after the trouble you caused . grace : so i was wrong about a couple of things . i 've been wrong before . nick : that 's it ? no apology ? no explanation ? grace : what do i have to apologize and explain for ? nick : how about for making that outrageous accusation against my wife , for blaming her for cameron 's murder , going to the police when the guy was n't even dead ? grace : i did n't know that at the time . nick : but that did n't stop you , did it , from coming up with this ridiculous scenario in your mind , trying to implicate sharon , when the whole time , the so - called `` love of your life `` was on some island with an ex - girlfriend ? must 've been a real shock to your ego , huh , grace ? [ scene_break ] ( j.t . strumming guitar stops playing , remembering when he said goodbye to colleen . ) colleen : my locket . j.t . : `` hold on to my heart . keep it safe . `` colleen : `` until i ask for it back . `` j.t . : i love you , blue eyes . colleen : ( mouths ) i love you . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) mac : hey . j.t . : mac . what are you ... i mean -- mac : i was gon na use my old key , but i was n't sure if you guys had changed the locks . j.t . : well , we have n't , so do n't just stand there . come on in . mac : i was hoping you were gon na say that . j.t . : i mean ... it 's , you know , it 's good to see you . come here . how long have you been in town ? mac : long enough to know that i 'm in the presence of a star . i heard about your recording contract . congratulations ! j.t . : yeah , well , thanks . mac : whoa . do n't get too excited there , might not look cool . j.t . : sorry about that . it 's just , uh , i guess i 'm just kind of over that part . mac : well , um , if it was me , i 'd still be jumping up and down . j.t . : yeah , well , i guess i just wore myself out . mac : does colleen feel as nonchalant about this as you do ? j.t . : i would n't know . mac : what 's that supposed to mean ? [ scene_break ] danny : daniel , why would you want to leave ? daniel : break 's over . that 'll this was , right , just a little vacation ? danny : yeah , but summer school does n't start for weeks . your friends wo n't even be back in switzerland yet . daniel : so i 'll enjoy the peace and quiet . danny : what 's going on here ? where is this coming from ? you were having a great time here , and then the past couple of days , i pick up this vibe that something 's really bothering you . what is it ? daniel : a `` vibe `` ? chris : i 've noticed it , too . danny : did something happen that we do n't know about ? daniel : i asked you guys a few simple questions , and you went all cia on me -- kind of like , why are we even bothering ? i 'll just get out of your way , you know ? [ scene_break ] damon : where -- where , where , where -- where did that come from ? phyllis : well , you ca n't blame a girl for being curious . damon : you want to know about my past ? phyllis : well , no . i want to know about you . that 's what i want to know about . i mean , there 's so much that 's a mystery to me . damon : such as ? phyllis : i do n't know , i mean ... you . your past , your -- you know , what you did when you were little , your family . damon : we need to get into that now ? phyllis : well , no , unless you have something better to do . damon : well , it 's -- there 's not much to tell . phyllis : oh , come on . a sophisticated , sexy man like you ? you must have a million stories . damon : not really . phyllis : huh . what about photos ? do you have any photos of when you were little ? damon : well , actually , you know , i do n't -- i do n't -- i do n't feel like -- phyllis : you know , i saw -- i saw some sort of photo album thing . damon : no . no , no . phyllis , phyllis , phyllis . do n't . no , do n't . phyllis : what ? why ? what 's the matter ? damon : i just -- i do n't want to look at pictures . phyllis : you know what ? i had an awkward stage , okay ? i promise not to laugh . i think they 're in here . damon : hey ! ( slams door closed ) damon : i said no . [ scene_break ] bobby : look , come on , you got ta be kidding me . 12 bucks a stem ? i 've seen those things . they 're paper - thin . what good is fancy wine if the stem breaks the first time you touch it , never mind try to wash it ? yeah , all right . fine . if that 's what you serve it in , that 's what marilyn 's cabaret is gon na serve it in . you send me three cases . you know what ? make it four , in case one breaks . all right . day after tomorrow . okay , bye . what do you got ? raul : usual -- paychecks , deposit slips , couple things you got ta sign . bobby : thanks . great . raul : hey , bobby ? bobby : yeah ? raul : brittany told me about these plans of yours for the club . bobby : yeah . she 's pretty excited about it . raul : i guess . bobby : you guess ? she 's gon na have her name in lights . she 's gon na be headlining at the only cabaret in town . i think she 's doing cartwheels . raul : i do n't get it . bobby : yeah , i know . there 's a lot of things that you do n't get . raul : you got a good thing going for you here , something that you know how to do , and you do it well . it earns you a good living , yet you 're willing to toss it away for something you have absolutely no clue about . bobby : what are you talking about , `` no clue `` ? a strip joint 's no different than a cabaret . you put on a show . you charge for drinks . the better the show , the more drinks you sell . no big mystery to it . raul : you 're talking about bringing in a whole new customer base . bobby : so what are you saying -- i 'm not good enough to mix with the uptown crowd ? raul : i do n't know . are you ? what about your partners -- or , i 'm sorry , investors -- whatever they are ? do they know you 're going out on a limb like this ? bobby : yeah , they know about it . they like the idea . you 're just worried that this place is gon na be a big hit . raul : i 'm worried about if it is n't . what if the public does n't respond ? what if you ca n't bring in the kind of people you need , bobby ? what if the whole thing 's a flop , huh ? you , oh , you 'll go right back to the way things were and just get the girls stripping again , bada - boom ! what about brittany ? what about her ? what happens to her , bobby ? [ scene_break ] brittany : thank you . rose : tell me more about this cabaret deal . it sounds so exciting . brittany : are you kidding ? it 's a dream come true . bobby is gon na rename the club for me -- well , for my stage name -- but still , to know that people are coming out just to hear me sing ... rose : kind of takes your breath away , huh ? brittany : i never thought in a million years i 'd be performing again . rose : see what you get when you do n't give up ? who knows , you keep this up , and ... brittany : and what ? the sky 's the limit ? rose : no . maybe you could get me a job there . i mean , i can carry a tune better than i can carry anything else . brittany : you 're funny . rose : at least you can take a joke now . i mean , remember when we first met ? brittany : i was too busy feeling sorry for myself to laugh at anything . rose : you 've come a long way , brittany . brittany : i ca n't believe i was so ready to give up , especially now , when the last thing i 'd want to do is blow my big chance . [ scene_break ] j.t . : colleen and i are n't together anymore . mac : what ? you do n't even see each other ? j.t . : no . she 's gone back to new york . mac : j.t . , i 'm sorry . why ? what happened ? something to do with your music deal ? j.t . : i guess we just found out that stars are far away and on their own . mac : i think i hear a song in that line . mac : i think it 's time that you got someone in here to change your orbit . j.t . : what are you talking about ? mac : okay , let me put it this way -- everything i own is down in my car . j.t . : so you 're homeless ? mac : i do n't know . you tell me . j.t . : what about your grandma 's place ? mac : that 's not where i want to be right now . j.t . : okay . mac : hello , i 'm sending you a message here . i was thinking maybe i could move back in here for awhile , if that 's okay with you . [ scene_break ] damon : a little extreme . i 'm sorry . phyllis : um , did i do something wrong ? damon : no , no . i 'm generally just not comfortable talking about myself , that 's all . phyllis : not even with me ? damon : with anyone , and that 's -- that 's just the way i 've always been . phyllis : okay . all right . damon : what , phyllis ? phyllis : well , i do n't -- i do n't understand that . i just do n't . if i were a perfect stranger , okay , but after everything we 've done in the bedroom and , you know ... damon : baby , my reticence does n't have a thing to do with you . trust me . phyllis : what does it have to do with ? damon : i need some boundaries , that 's all . it 's no big deal . phyllis : all right . i understand . damon : do you ? what 's the problem ? phyllis : uh , no problem , apparently . right ? i mean , i thought that -- i just thought that we had something more , and i guess i was wrong . it was my imagination . damon : phyllis , come on . phyllis : no . i mean , its fine . it 's fine to me . if this is just about sex , that 's fine , but just tell me . [ scene_break ] danny : daniel , i 'm really sorry you feel we 're not being forthcoming with you . daniel : what else is new ? danny : i just -- daniel : ever since i was a little kid , it 's been like , whoa , some big secret that i was n't supposed to find out about . now this is just more of the same , only it 's worse now because i 'm back here at the scene of the crime . danny : i wish you would n't put it that way . daniel : i 'm sure you do . just -- i really should be going before things get weird here . danny : can you just -- can you do me a favor and please just sleep on it tonight ? daniel : why , like things are gon na be different in the morning ? chris : would it be all right if you and i talked ? daniel : why ? chris : because this evening is not going the way i had hoped . that 's about as honest as i know how to be . daniel : whatever . danny : all right , fine . we 'll call it a night . chris : i 'll walk you out . danny : i just really hope you ... we 'll talk in the morning , okay ? [ scene_break ] grace : cameron and i are just fine , if that 's what you 're wondering . nick : really ? so this guy cheats on you , puts you through hell , and you 're pretending everything 's cool ? grace : get to the point , nick . nick : the point is , you should be furious . i mean , kirsten -- he did n't just dump you . he left you twisting in the wind , thinking he was dead . and this whole time , he 's off on a sex junket with another woman . grace : look , we worked it all out . it was a misunderstanding . nick : oh , that 's a hell of a misunderstanding , grace . grace : look , i am thrilled that cameron 's alive . he 's back . for me , that 's good enough . nick : yeah , well , that does n't make any sense , grace . grace : what are you talking about ? nick : this guy treats you like dirt , worries you sick , makes you the laughing stock of this whole damn town . you should be mad as hell , but you seem to be taking it in stride , acting like -- grace : acting like what ? nick : like a doormat . grace , that is n't you . no matter what i think about you , no matter what we went through , you never , ever acted like a doormat . and i have to question why you are letting this guy walk all over you like this . [ scene_break ] nikki : ( sighs ) i 'd almost forgotten about denver . sharon : well , i have n't . it was the lowest point of my life . i did n't think i had anything to live for . nikki : you 're just gon na have to pray that nicholas understands . sharon : he wo n't . trust has been a big issue between nick and me , and it has taken me so long to try to repair the damage that i caused after running off last year like that . nikki : honey , i know you 're afraid , but we have no idea what cameron is up to . what about that body ? i mean , if he actually murdered somebody ... sharon : cameron is a lot more dangerous than we think . nikki : that 's right . now you could lose everything anyway . at least this way , you will have done the right thing , and your conscience will be clear . sharon : well , what do i do , just admit everything and let the chips fall ? nikki : it 's the only way . sharon : i wish i 'd never met cameron . he 's evil . nikki : oh ! speaking of evil , i ran into grace at the coffeehouse , and get this -- she did n't even know that cameron was back . [ scene_break ] j.t . : you want to move in here ? now ? mac : i know it 's not the greatest timing . j.t . : no , no . do n't worry about it . it 's okay . of course you can move in . yeah , it 'll be like old times ... almost . mac : that 's what raul thought when i asked him about it . he seemed to think it 'd be okay . j.t . : wait . wait a second . you talked to raul ? mac : yeah , why ? what 's wrong with that ? j.t . : well , nothing , but i was thinking , i mean , what do you think brittany 's gon na say ? mac : well , i assume he 'd check with her . i have n't heard otherwise . j.t . : yeah , but you know how she is -- only one princess in the castle at a time . [ scene_break ] brittany : `` marilyn 's . `` that kind of rolls off your tongue , does n't it ? rose : i still think `` rose 's `` sounds better . brittany : yeah , well , you 'll have to take that one up with bobby , but i do n't think you 'll get very far . rose : somehow , that does n't surprise me . i mean , he 's pretty committed to this marilyn girl . brittany : `` committed `` ? meaning what ? rose : well , it 's obvious . i mean , he named the club after you . brittany : you think he has feelings for me ? rose : well , do n't you think that ? come on , brittany . he 's a nice - looking guy . brittany : rose ! rose : what ? it 's not something that you have n't thought of already . brittany : no , but ... that 's not the point . rose : what is ? brittany : we work together . we 're friends . rose : that 's it ? brittany : maybe not . i ca n't tell what his feelings are for me . rose : it 's not hard to figure that out . brittany : but you do n't know bobby . he 's constantly surrounded by beautiful women . rose : well , if that 's what you 're worried about , then why did n't he name the club after one of them ? brittany : because none of them was turned into a human light bulb there . maybe he feels guilty . what if that 's all it is ? rose : well , what does your heart say ? brittany : i do n't know . a part of me hopes its guilt . the other part -- rose : the other part wants to love him back . brittany : rose ... rose : what ? you 're not fooling anybody . you light up whenever you 're around him . brittany : well , bobby 's done a lot of good things for me . he really made me feel like i could do something with my life . rose : so what 's wrong with that ? brittany : it 's bobby . i 'm not supposed to feel that way about him . and lord knows how my parents feel . and then there 's raul . how could that be fair to him ? rose : love is not always fair . brittany : i know , but ... i 'm so scared of disappointing himbobby . rose : why ? brittany : because -- because of this . because what if nobody likes me anymore ? i mean , they were n't exactly coming to hear me sing . rose : well , then that 's their loss . you have a great voice , and bobby knows it . why do n't you give this guy a chance ? brittany : it 's not that easy , rose . i wish i could say i was confident ... but i 'm not , about so many things . i just do n't know if he 's a risk i want to take . [ scene_break ] bobby : you do n't give brittany much credit , do you ? raul : she wants to sing so badly , she does n't realize the risk . bobby : what risk ? ooh , that her fairy tale wo n't come true ? raul : she has enough challenges in her life already , bobby . bobby : i knew you were gon na bring that up . so brittany got burned . her face is n't perfect . but i got her believing that she 's a headliner in spite of all that . raul : believing it and actually doing it are two separate things . bobby : why is it that people like you do n't want brittany to believe in herself , and why is it that you 're always getting in between her and what she wants ? you 're supposed to be somebody who loves her . raul : hey , do n't you ever doubt my love for brittany , okay ? why do you think i 'm here ? i 'm trying to protect her from some lowlife who 's just using her to polish his own self - image , the same way he 's been doing it since the first day he met her . bobby : mm - hmm . well , i must have come a long way , have n't i ? raul : oh , what -- why ? because you 're not beating me up right now for telling you how it is ? bobby : let me tell you how it is . yeah , i want to turn this club into the kind of nightclub the neighbors do n't complain about , and yeah , i do wan na climb the ladder just like anybody else . raul : yeah , climbing over everybody . bobby : hey , i did n't put stars in brittany 's eyes . she had 'em there the day that i met her . raul : and you took full advantage of that . bobby : so why am i always the bad guy ? you do n't think she got anything out of this deal , too , huh ? raul : yeah , bobby , she did -- a big scar on her face . bobby : yeah , 'cause that 's all you see . what you did n't see was the way she looked the other night after her show . raul : oh , i saw . bobby : no , you did n't want to see that -- not depressing enough for you . raul : where the hell do you get this ? i want brittany to be happy . bobby : oh , yeah , right . you only want her to be happy if it has to do with you , but you do n't want her to be happy about anything unless it has your seal of approval . raul : i have my own plan for helping brittany get over what happened , and that 's what she needs most right now . bobby : well , good . knock yourself out . in the meantime , i got a club here that needs a new image , and i got a singer with a golden voice who 's dying to use it . i think we can do good things together , and nobody 's using anybody here . it 's a 2-way street . that 's the way the world works . if you got a problem with that , i got a problem with you . speaking of which , if you do n't have any faith in this big makeover that i 'm doing on the club , then it 's about time i find myself a new bookkeeper . raul : suits me . bobby : good . nice talking to you . you 're fired . raul : you know , think about brittany , would you please ? think about what she really needs . bobby : yeah . why do n't you think about that , too ? you may be surprised with what you come up with . now get outta here . i got work to do . [ scene_break ] chris : why do n't we just leave this stuff and talk first ? daniel : i thought i ought to start packing , see if i can get an early flight tomorrow . chris : you know , bolting out of here is n't gon na solve anything . daniel : well , what will ? chris : let 's sit down . daniel : why do you even care , anyway ? i mean , it 's got to be cramping your style with dad , having a teenage kid underfoot . chris : i already explained to you why i care . daniel : because i 'm the son you never had . chris : do n't make me regret being straight with you . daniel : i 'm sorry . chris : did you get the feeling that i was n't sincere ? because i was . i think you 're terrific . i 've enjoyed our time together . i think it would be a real shame if you left this way . daniel : what 's the point in staying ? chris : because i want you to stay , and i know it would mean the world to danny . daniel : it 's just not a good idea . chris : why not ? daniel : because dad was right . something happened . chris : can you tell me about it ? daniel : i ran into mom at the athletic club . chris : when was this ? daniel : a couple of days ago . chris : which would explain why you 've been so upset . daniel : it would have meant nothing to me , but it 's just , she said some things . chris : what things ? daniel : that i 've been lied to my whole life . chris : lied to about what ? daniel : she claims that she never abandoned me . she said we were torn apart ... by you . [ scene_break ] damon : what we have is special . phyllis : mm - hmm , as long as i do n't cross those boundaries . damon : hush . i did n't mean to hurt your feelings . phyllis : apparently i 'm only good for one thing . damon : all right , you need to listen . phyllis , i 'm a private person . it does n't mean i do n't care about you , and , yes , when we make love , it is absolutely incredible , all right ? but you are so much more than that to me . i have never met anyone like you , and i am incredibly grateful for you . phyllis : you know you can tell me anything , do n't you ? damon : phyllis -- phyllis : no , seriously , i want you to know that . i do n't care about the skeletons in your closet . i do n't care about the deep , dark secrets . i just want to know about you . damon : yeah , all right , so one day we 'll sit down . i will tell you my life story . phyllis : why not now ? damon : because i 'm famished . can we get something to eat ? phyllis : am i making you uncomfortable ? damon : no , no , my stomach is making me uncomfortable . damon : i 'm not trying to be difficult . sometimes it 's just better to let the past stay in the past . now that 's all i 'm gon na say . let 's just leave this alone . [ scene_break ] sharon : grace did n't know that cameron resurfaced ? nikki : so much for the love affair of the century . sharon : did you tell her that he 'd been off on that island with another woman ? nikki : of course i did . i could n't help rubbing that in . sharon : and how did she react ? nikki : oh , she tried to play it cool , but i could tell she was n't . i think i really shook her up . sharon : well , she 's got to be relieved that he is n't dead , though . nikki : i suppose . who knows ? it 's hard to know what goes through that tramp 's brain . sharon : i 'm just glad she 's off my back . nikki : you 'll be more relieved when cameron 's off your back . sharon : no , not if nicholas winds up hating me . nikki : sharon , will you just stop thinking about yourself for a minute ? do you realize what this will do , if you continue to keep this secret ? sharon : what do you mean ? nikki : if you do n't tell nicholas the truth , he most likely will take this job with cameron , and then cameron will be part of your day - to - day lives even more . what then ? [ scene_break ] grace : i gather you do n't like cameron much . nick : he caused a lot of trouble disappearing like he did . grace : does that mean you 're not gon na accept his job offer ? nick : you know about that ? grace : of course . cameron tells me everything . nick : now that is funny , considering everything that has happened . grace : nick , i told you , cameron 's trip to the caribbean is no longer an issue between us . nick : forgive and forget , huh ? grace : that 's what two people in love do . nick : grace , let me ask you something . why do you think this guy wants me to work for him so bad ? grace : he thinks you 're a talented businessman . nick : no , there 's more to it than that . grace : what more could there be ? nick : i do n't know . it 's just a feeling i 'm getting . grace : why are you so suspicious ? it seems to me like you 'd jump at his offer . nick : why 's that ? grace : your father cut you loose from newman enterprises , did n't he ? i do n't see people standing in line to hire you . and then along comes cameron , handing you an opportunity of a lifetime . how could you even consider turning it down ? [ scene_break ] mac : brittany needs to get over that whole entitlement thing . j.t . : and you 'd be glad to help her , right ? mac : i promise i 'll play nice . j.t . : you know , come to think of it , we could use another little hot queen bee around the hive . mac : good . well , if that 's settled , why do n't you just hop on down to the street and unload the stuff from my car ? i 'll come with you . j.t . : oh , no , no , no , leave the heavy lifting up to the boys here . mac : ( laughs ) well , i should really help . j.t . : yeah , you 're right . you should . you know , i got a whole stack of dirty dishes over there . why do n't you take care of those for me , old buddy , old pal , friend of years ? mac : yeah , yeah , okay . oh , hey , you 're gon na need these . j.t . : all right . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] phyllis : okay , if you do n't want to discuss this , we wo n't discuss this . damon : thank you . phyllis : i want to say one more thing , okay ? damon : all right , one more thing . phyllis : all right , i just want to tell you that you have been such a rock for me these last few months with everything i 'm going through with jack and daniel and newman enterprises . and , um , well , you 've done so much for me . and i just wanted to return the favor . damon : i appreciate that . phyllis : okay , so i promise to back off , but if you want to talk to me ... damon : i know where to find you . phyllis : right . ( chuckles ) all right , what were you saying about dinner ? damon : you feel like going out ? phyllis : mm - hmm . do you ? damon : i 'm gon na go get changed , then we 'll go . [ scene_break ] chris : phyllis told you i 'm the one that took you away from her ? daniel : is it true ? chris : how much has your father told you ? daniel : i 'm asking you , christine . is it true ? chris : and i do n't want to say something that your father is n't prepared for you to hear . daniel : same old , same old . chris : daniel , i am put in a really rotten position here , but i will be as honest with you as i can be . when your father and phyllis split up , they both wanted custody of you very badly , and danny asked me to represent him . daniel : as his lawyer ? chris : yes . daniel : so mom blames you for coming out the winner ? chris : pretty much . daniel : being dad 's ex - wife probably did n't help . chris : right . daniel : how come mom lost in court ? chris : it was a complicated set of circumstances . daniel : and i 'm too dumb to understand ? chris : and what did i say about the rotten position i am in ? daniel : well , it had to happen for a reason . chris : it did . daniel : they do n't usually give fathers custody , do they ? chris : no , and i 'll tell you this much . in my opinion , the judge made the right decision . daniel : because of what ? was mom just a really , really bad person ? chris : she made some extremely unwise choices . daniel : which is code for what exactly ? chris : daniel , phyllis and only phyllis was responsible for the outcome of that case . she may want to point the finger at someone else , but you have to trust me when i tell you that given her behavior , she got what she deserved , and so did you . your best interests were served by having danny raise you . daniel : so mom says you 're lying , and you say mom 's lying . do i flip a coin ? chris : i am telling you the truth . you have to believe that . i would not sit here and deliberately mislead you . i can see that you 're angry , okay ? and you have every right to be , but as tough as this is for you , you have to know that leaving would be running away . and that 's exactly what you would be doing if you went back to school . that 's not the answer . now why do n't you sleep on it , all right ? do what your father asked . daniel : i need some air . do you mind ? i 'd like to take a little walk . chris : i 'll be here . [ scene_break ] nick : i can think of a few reasons not to work for your boyfriend . grace : like what ? nick : well , his bizarre behavior , for one . what kind of c.e.o . just takes off like that without a word to anyone ? what kind of leadership is that ? grace : i 'm sure he explained . nick : no , not to my satisfaction . and then there 's also the s.e.c . investigation . grace : what about it ? nick : i am not gon na be anyone 's fall guy . grace : did you ask cameron about that ? nick : yeah , he said it would n't be a problem , but i 'm more worried about casting my lot with a man i do n't particularly trust . grace : so then you 're gon na turn his offer down ? is that what you 're telling me ? nick : i do n't know . i have n't made a decision yet , but it is an intriguing offer . grace : despite your doubts and questions ? nick : grace , i 'm gon na give you a piece of advice , all right ? grace : do n't do me any favors . nick : be careful . do n't get too hung up on this guy . grace : have n't you listened to a word i 've said ? i love cameron . he loves me . we 're solid . nick : well , maybe that is your problem -- you trust him too much . because as far as i can see , cameron kirsten is only loyal to one person , and that is himself . grace : that 's not true . nick : just watch your back , all right ? because i doubt anyone else will . [ scene_break ] sharon : what bothers me is why cameron wants to hire nick in the first place . it 's not as if they 're friends or even longtime acquaintances . nick does n't even like the man . nikki : i know . it 's very curious . sharon : well , he must have an ulterior motive in wanting nick . nikki : which is probably connected to all the mind games he 's been playing . sharon : pretending like new year 's eve never happened and acting like i just imagined the whole thing . nikki : you know , i could have believed that myself , had i not seen the body in the sewer . sharon : as much as it frightens me , i think you 're right . nikki : honey , i know i am . sharon : if i do n't tell nicholas the whole truth , we will never be rid of cameron kirsten . and what use will i be to my family , if i 'm just a basket case ? nikki : that 's right . so you 'll do it ? you 'll tell him the whole story ? sharon : what choice do i have ? i ca n't take a chance on nick taking that job and getting in even deeper with that sicko , even if it means losing the man i love . nikki : you 're doing the right thing . [ next_on ] victor : you want to play tough with me , miss davis ? lorena : you are a criminal , mr. newman . sharon : whose car is that out in the -- oh , my god ! cameron : cheers . brittany : well , who said you could move in here ? mac : did n't raul talk to you ? | nick tells grace off for accusing sharon for cameron 's `` murder `` . jt thinks about colleen and gets interrupted by a visit from mac , who wants to be their new roommate . he 's surprised to see her again . daniel still wants to leave gc and christine tries to convince him to stay . raul talks about the new cabaret with bobby and how it 'll affect brittany if it does n't fly . brittany and rose talk about her feelings for bobby . jt moves macs stuff in . nick tells grace she 's acting like a doormat when it comes to cameron and he questions it . once again raul and bobby argue over brittany and then he fires raul as his bookkeeper . phyllis is upset that damon wo n't share his past and he explains hes a private person . nick tells grace he has a feeling there 's more to cameron 's offer than meets the eye . christine tells daniel shes in a rotten position and can only say that phyllis made bad choices . christine tells him that his mom got what she deserved in court and it 's best danny raised him . nick tells grace not to get too hung up on cameron and to watch her back . sharon 's bothered that cameron wants to hire nick and she agrees with nicki that she has to tell nick the truth . |
victor : i 'll be with you now , okay ? so you 'll be safe . i do n't want you to worry . ashley : i do n't even remember getting out of bed . victor : just lie still now , all right ? ashley : ( sighs ) olivia : okay , breathe in . your heart is racing . i need you to take some deep breaths . victor : you gave us quite a scare , sweetheart . ashley : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to . victor : you said you had a dream ? olivia : ashley , it might help to talk about it . victor : did n't you say it was about sabrina ? adam : come on . tell me , ashley , so i can make your dream come true . ashley : i do n't remember it . olivia : ( sighs ) adam : ( scoffs ) damn it . [ scene_break ] gloria : god , four days of boats and trains and buses . i could kill jack abbott . thank god , kevin and jana are n't here . i 'd hate for them to see me looking like this . now may we please go back to the club so i can soak four days of crud off of me ? jeff : not in our future . that was a message from the club about our unpaid bill . ( sighs ) my credit card on file would n't go through . gloria : we 've always paid on time . they 'll give us a grace period . jeff : they already did . gloria : what about our things ? jeff : as a courtesy , they packed everything up and put it in storage . gloria : but my clothes -- i need my clothes . jeff : mm , well , as soon as we pay our bill . gloria : how much ? jeff : more that we 've got . it is official , sweet cheeks . we are now in crisis mode . gloria : oh , god , jeffrey . you can scrounge up some money from someplace . jeff : it 's time you sold those diamonds you 've got stashed away . gloria : no . they 're our only asset . if the abbotts get wind of them with that judgment against me , we could lose the diamonds and everything . jeff : well , then give them to me . i 'll sell them discretely . gloria : no . i 'm not gon na risk it . jeff : then you 're gon na have to hit your sons up for a loan . gloria : oh , come on , jeffrey . i do n't want 'em to know we 're broke . jeff : ( sighs ) gloria : there 's got ta be another way . jeff : the classifieds . [ scene_break ] ( doorbell rings ) ( picture clatters ) jill : hello , jack . jack : billy 's out at the pool house if you need to see him . jill : no , no , no . it 's you i came to see . jack : it 's not a good day to see me , jill . jill : now i just wanted to thank you for assisting me with that situation in the caymans , a situation i hope you 'll keep between the two of us , by the way . jack : look , if you 're worried i 'm gon na spill your little secret -- jill : it really was n't as disastrous as i thought . it just means i 'll have to tighten my belt a little bit for a while . anyway , that 's not what i came to talk to you about . jack , you know that you and i have a lot more in common than just billy . jack : is that so ? jill : yeah , we 're both victims of katherine 's corporate greed . i mean , she 's graciously allowed you abbotts to run jabot , but she 's never gon na sell your family that company . you 're always gon na be at the mercy of her whims . you know that . jack : thank you for dropping by to cheer me up . jill : but listen , i had a great idea for a business venture . it 's a company that will complement jabot rather than compete with it . jack : good luck to you . jill : honey , i am proposing a business partnership , okay ? do n't you want to own your own company again ? jack : not interested . jill : just hear me -- jack : nothing you can say is gon na change my mind , jill . you had your chance to play nice when you got 5 % of jabot stock , and you stuck it to the abbotts , making billy c.e.o . when he was n't ready . jill : i had no choice . jack : you are the last person i want to do business with , jill . you want somebody to bankroll your idea ? ask `` the mustache . `` jill : listen to me . just think about it , okay ? my god , you 're making a mistake , jack . [ scene_break ] chloe : you 've reached the voice mail for chloe mitchell abbott . your fashion tip of the week -- harem pants are back in . how tragic . so do your thing , and i 'll try to get back to you , 'cause being a mom is a full - time gig . ( beep ) billy : it 's me . you made your point . you and delia need to come home . [ scene_break ] raul : did you know that billy and chloe were having trouble ? mac : it 's kind of hard not to notice . raul : mm . well , i hope he 's not playing around on her . mac : what makes you think he would be ? raul : oh , come on . you know how he 's been these last few years . remember that picture we saw of him in that gossip magazine ? mac : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) chloe : sorry to interrupt . uh , delia 's back in her old room . raul : you all right ? chloe : yeah , i love playing ping - pong between here and the abbotts . it 's -- raul : do you want me to go talk to billy for you ? chloe : ( chuckles ) raul : just smack some sense into him ? chloe : no , no , no , no . thanks , i - i do n't think that will do much . mac : i could try . chloe : i think that 'll be worse . raul : well , i hope things work out for you . chloe : yeah , well , he 's got ta make some major changes if he wants me and delia back . i do n't think that 's gon na happen . esther : oh , chloe ! chloe : hi . esther : uh , honey , uh , i was at the grocery store , and i just came back and heard the news from mrs. c. what happened ? why did n't you call me ? chloe : um , i do n't want to be a doormat anymore . esther : okay , um , let 's go make some iced tea , and you can tell me everything . chloe : okay . esther : excuse us . raul : you know , maybe there 's a reason i could n't picture billy married with a kid . mac : you think he 's not capable of settling down ? raul : do you ? mac : he dotes on delia . raul : what about his wife ? he does n't exactly look like he 's a man in love , which makes me all the more grateful for what we have . ( chuckles ) mac : me , too . raul : why do n't you come back to d.c. with me ? why wait ? [ scene_break ] john : well , you could have been nicer to jill . to both your stepmothers , as a matter of fact . jack : dad , if you were here , you 'd be furious at gloria , and jill for pulling all her stunts . john : probably , but from where i 'm looking , i 'm seeing a lot of time wasted on resentments . jack : you want me to just be a doormat and let everyone walk all over me ? will that make you happy ? john : no , jack , seeing you in a better place -- that would make me happy . revenge ? pettiness ? son , you 're only hurting yourself . jack : i must be a real disappointment to you . john : ( sighs ) no , no . both my sons are a disappointment to me . jack : oh , gee , why would you be disappointed in billy ? all he did was sleep with the woman he knew i loved . john : jack , you must be living in a glass house . i was in love with jill when you -- jack : oh , no , no , no , no . let 's not even go there . john : look , i 'm not condoning what billy did . but you remember something -- he is your brother . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) billy : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) i 'm coming . billy : hey . jill : what is up with jack ? i just came by to thank him for something and to pitch a great business deal , and he nearly bit my head off . maybe you could talk to him for me . billy : uh , i do n't think so , mom . jill : billy , i never ask you for help . could n't this one time just -- billy : look , mom , jack and i are n't on great terms right now , okay ? we have a lot of stuff to work out , so ... jill : oh . sweetie , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . how bad is it ? billy : ( chuckles ) it 's bad . jill : all right . what can i do to help ? billy : there 's nothing you can do . i - i 've got ta -- i got ta do it by myself . jill : ( sighs ) god , i wish your father were still here . ( slaps hands against sides ) billy : so do i . jill : well , where 's my little granddaughter ? i have n't seen her in a few days . billy : delia 's not here . jill : when will she be back ? billy : i do n't know when she 'll be back . she 's not likely to come back . jill : why ? where is she ? billy : she 's probably at your house , mom . i came home , chloe and the baby were gone , so ... [ scene_break ] chloe : he has completely shut me out . he wo n't tell me what 's going on with him or his family or work . i swear , he cares more about his ex , more than he does about me . esther : he cares about you , sweetie . chloe : he wants his daughter . he knows we 're a 2-for-1 deal . when i married him , i knew that he did n't love me , but he promised me -- he promised me that he was gon na make it work . esther : have you talked to him ? chloe : ( scoffs ) i have tried everything . i have tried talking to him . i have tried not talking to him . i 've tried indifference , reverse psychology . i 've tried everything , and he wants nothing to do with me , mom . esther : so you just walked out on him ? chloe : i left before i lost the last shred of dignity that i 've got left . i do n't deserve to be treated that way . esther : no , you do n't , honey . chloe : and what am i doing ? what am i doing ? what kind of example am i setting in front of my daughter ? i do n't want her to be treated that way . esther : you know , you always have a home here . chloe : i know . thanks . mm . cordelia : ( cries ) esther : oh , you know what ? i 'll go take care of her . chloe : oh , you okay ? esther : sure . thanks . [ scene_break ] mac : ( sighs ) i ca n't just drop everything and run to d.c . i have my job at the bar , and i 'm committed at the mission . raul : they 'll find someone else . mac : i just convinced them to reorganize . i ca n't leave right in the middle of everything . raul : ( sighs ) confession time . that nonprofit job that i took in washington ... mac : the one at the relief agency ? raul : yeah . i do n't have it anymore . mac : oh , no . raul : yeah . mac : you were so excited . what happened ? raul : they , uh , they promoted me to assistant director . mac : shut up . raul : ( laughs ) yeah . mac : shut up . congratulations . raul : thank you . thank you . and , you know , uh , i could definitely use somebody with your experience . mac : i am sure that with all the cutbacks in the nonprofit sector you could find someone much more qualified . raul : not someone i want to plan my wedding with . mac : i 'm not ready to leave genoa city . raul : what 's really holding you here ? mac : um , after everything that happened with grandma , i want to spend time with her . i - i mean , who knows when i 'm gon na get this opportunity again ? you understand ? raul : i do . does n't mean i have to like it . um , i do n't want to be separated from you again , okay ? and i - i ca n't exactly afford weekend trips here on my salary , mac . mac : we 'll figure it out . ( cell phone alarm beeps ) raul : it 's time to start getting ready . mac : you sure you do n't want me to take you to the airport ? raul : no , i do n't like long good - byes . you know that . ( sighs ) mac : just give me a sec ? raul : yeah . mac : i 'm really sorry things are so bad for you right now . chloe : this is all your fault . ( sighs ) mac : i am really genuinely sorry for what 's going on between you and billy , but i am not the one to blame . chloe : you know , i thought that we were actually gon na make it before you showed up . raul : car 's here . time to say good - bye . this is gon na have to tide me over . mac : mm . raul : are you sure you do n't want to jump on a plane ? mac : do n't tempt me . raul : how about now ? mac : love you . raul : i 'll call you tonight . chloe : nice to meet you , raul . raul : you , too , chloe , and i 'll keep my fingers crossed for you and billy . chloe : thanks . raul : all right . bye , baby . mac : bye . chloe : ( sighs ) he 's a nice guy . mac : he is . chloe : yeah . too bad he 's clueless . he has no idea what he 's getting himself into . mac : why do n't you just say it ? chloe : i 'm talking about billy and how he feels about your engagement . mac : he 'll get over it . chloe : will you ? can you honestly tell me that you did n't want to see how he was gon na react ? [ scene_break ] jill : so chloe left with delia again ? ( sighs ) oh , billy , what did you do to her ? billy : oh , that 's nice , mom . you always assume it 's my fault . jill : i 'm sorry . billy : mm - hmm . jill : what did she do ? the two of you fought ? billy : i had a bad day . she wanted to talk about it . i did n't want to talk about it , so i got out of here for a little while . came back , she and delia were gone . jill : and that 's all that happened ? billy : that 's it . jill : ( sighs ) well , maybe she was having a bad day , too , billy , and she just needed to get out . billy : with a suitcase ? jill : oh . have you called her ? billy : yes , i 've called her . she 's not answering her phone . she 's making a point . jill : all right , here 's the thing -- we both know that chloe loves you . so if you want to get her back , you 're gon na be able to work this out . the question is , do you want her back ? billy : i wish i knew . jill : billy , if you do n't love her -- billy : mom , it 's not that easy . it 's -- i do n't want to hurt her , okay ? jill : i know . i know . it 's just the two of you started out this marriage on such a bad note . billy : i do n't want to lose my kid . jill : honey , you 're not gon na lose your parental rights just 'cause a marriage goes under . cordelia 's always gon na be in your life . billy : yeah , well , i 'll think about that . jill : darling , i love you to death , and i applaud you for standing up and doing what you thought was right for your child . but in all honesty , i ca n't blame chloe for walking out . i mean , who wants to be married to a man who will not fully commit to his marriage ? billy : you think i 'm not being fair to chloe ? jill : i think you have to make up your mind , once and for all . are you in , or are you out ? [ scene_break ] jeff : `` studio with hot plate . utilities included . `` right next to the railroad tracks . gloria : mm . jeff : but it 's within our budget . gloria : ha ha ha . this one is perfect . jeff : `` fabulous luxury . 2-bedroom penthouse . `` gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : `` spacious floor plan . great views . high - end appliances . concierge service . posh neighborhood . `` what -- gloria : shh , shh , shh , shh . ( clears throat ) hello , i 'm calling to see if the penthouse is still available ? it is ? oh , that 's just great . i do know that building . thank you . we 'll be right over . jeff : we ca n't afford this . gloria : honey , i know that , and you know that . the trick is to keep the landlord from knowing that . jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : i do like the way you think . gloria : thank you . stick with me , kiddo . ( clicks tongue ) we 're going places . jeff : aha . [ scene_break ] victor : here 's some tea , my darling . ashley : thank you . olivia : your heartbeat 's normal . ashley : i 'm sorry i scared you both . i was in such a deep sleep , it was just -- i was very disoriented . victor : well , whatever you were dreaming seemed to have upset you a lot . ashley : yeah . olivia : did your ob - gyn tell you that pregnant women dream more ? ashley : oh , of course . i had very vivid dreams when i was pregnant with abby . olivia : ( laughs ) i did , too , with nate . you know , they say the first trimester , you tend to dream more about the past , unresolved issues . it can be very therapeutic to work them out in your dreams , as long as they 're not disturbing your sleep . ashley : yeah , i know . i should be sleeping more . i do n't want to take any medication , though . victor : mm . olivia : you could put a lavender sachet under your pillow . that 's very calming , good for anxiety and insomnia . victor : oh , really ? hmm . ashley : okay . victor : well , why do n't i get you some ? ashley : okay . thank you , honey . victor : all right ? ashley : yeah . i think i 'm gon na go back to sleep now . victor : you want me to stay with you ? ashley : oh , no . do n't hover , okay ? i 'm all right . do n't worry . victor : okay , sweetheart , but do me a favor . if you need anything , you call on the intercom . i 'll be downstairs , all right ? ashley : i will . thank you so much , both of you . victor : okay . ashley : i love you very much . olivia : i 'm gon na check in on you before i leave . ashley : thank you so much . victor : okay . you call on the intercom if you need me , okay ? ashley : i will . i will . i will , i will , i will . victor : promise ? ashley : i will . ( sighs ) ( door closes ) ashley : ( sighs ) ashley : ( sighs ) john : hello , my beauty . ashley : hi , daddy . adam : what ? ! ashley : i 'm so glad you 're here . i 'm scared . i 'm really , really , really scared . adam : what the hell ? [ scene_break ] victor : what about psychologically ? olivia : i 'm not trained to diagnose that , and since you do n't want her to see a therapist right now ... victor : ( sighs ) i just do n't want to push her into it . considering her history of mental breakdowns , i do n't want to push her into another one . olivia : okay , seriously . do you think there 's any possible way that ashley could be doing these things to herself ? victor : ( sighs ) well , be that as it may , these nightmares are very real to her , you know . olivia : ( sighs ) well , if she 's not gon na go to a therapist , maybe you should see one . victor : why ? what good would that do ? olivia : well , a psychologist could give you more effective ways to help her with what she 's going through and can help you look for signs of her having another nervous breakdown . victor : ( exhales ) i have seen ashley institutionalized before . i do n't ever want to see that again . [ scene_break ] ashley : you know , i never thought i could get pregnant again , and it 's so wonderful . it 's such a blessing . but it 's -- it 's -- it 's frightening , too , because i want this baby so much . john : ( sighs ) ashley : and i do n't know what i would do if i lost another child . john : now , now , now . listen to me . god has a plan for you and this baby , honey . ashley : it 's not just me , though . i mean , what about victor ? what he went through with sabrina and their child , it nearly destroyed him . i do n't think he could go through that again . john : now listen . you 're putting way too much pressure on yourself . i mean , give victor a little credit . he loves you . the man has loved you for years , and nothing 's going to change that . ashley : i lied to him when i told him i did n't remember the dream . i just thought it was best not to tell him because -- oh , god , i just ca n't get it out of my head . john : tell me . tell me . what was it about ? ashley : i was lying in bed , and the doorknob was rattling . ( sobs ) and i -- i tried to say , `` who 's there ? `` but -- but nothing would come out . i could n't speak . and then the door opened slowly , and sabrina was standing there . she had a black veil over her face . it was terrifying , and i tried to scream , but again , nothing would come out , nothing . it was like i was frozen . and then she walked over to me . and she stood over me . she picked up a pillow , and i knew what she was gon na do . i knew it , and i tried to run . i wanted to get out of there , but i could n't go . i was paralyzed . i could n't move . and she walked over to the bed , and she stood over me . and she picked up the pillow , and i knew what she was gon na do with it . and i wanted to get up , and i wanted to run , and i was trying , but i could n't because i was paralyzed . i could n't do anything . and then suddenly , it just stopped . and i stopped breathing . and i looked at her , and i knew what she was gon na do with the pillow . she took it , and she put it over my face , and i could n't breathe anymore , daddy . i could n't breathe , and i could n't see , and i was thinking , i 'm dying . i 'm dying . i 'm dying . this is what death is like . this -- this is what death is . ( sobs ) john : oh , my baby . ashley : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] esther : who 's a pretty girl ? yes , you are . you 're my princess . oh , look . peek- a - boo . cordelia : ( laughs ) chloe : ( chuckles ) esther : peek - a - boo ! chloe : i love her laugh . she 's got the best laugh . mac : babies are really sweet . esther : peek - a - boo . peek - a - boo . chloe : i am so lucky that she is not old enough to know what 's going on . i do not want her to have the same life that i did . i -- i did n't know my dad . you know , he was practically a sperm donor . and my mom , she never talked about him , and i was sent off to boarding school like a second - class citizen . you know , you would n't understand that , 'cause you 're a chancellor . you did n't live the life that i lived . mac : you make a lot of assumptions , chloe . chloe : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm sure it was really rough . it was really rough . some girl was wearing your prom dress or something . mac : ( laughs ) i did n't grow up in genoa city . i did n't even know who my dad was . and it 's not his fault . he did n't know i existed . chloe : oh , i -- i did n't know that . really ? mac : yeah . life with my mom was n't exactly wonderful . so i know what it 's like not having a dad who can protect you . chloe : yeah , well , i do n't want her to grow up without a father . mac : billy seems like a really good dad . chloe : yeah , he 's a great dad . he 's a great dad . any guy who changes dirty diapers does it if there 's love involved . ( chuckles ) mac : but you walked out . chloe : because i 'm sick of him looking at me like i 'm invisible . mac : you really love him . chloe : i guess that makes both of us . mac : ( scoffs ) i 'm not in love with billy like that . not anymore . chloe : yeah , well , he does n't know that . [ scene_break ] gloria : well , i think we clean up very good . jeff : oh , yeah , you look like a million bucks , babe . gloria : oh , thanks , honey . jeff : mm - hmm . gloria : 'cause our good looks is all we 've got to get that penthouse . where 's your luggage ? jeff : in the storeroom with yours . you ready ? gloria : i am ready . let 's do it . jill : you 're back . gloria : have been for days . how was the wedding ? jill : it was extraordinary . by the way , what happened in the caymans -- ? jeff : hey , you know ... ( laughs ) it did n't turn out to be as bad as we thought it would . jill : same here . it turns out that i 'm not destitute after all . jeff : ahh . gloria : ( whispers ) neither are we . jeff : ( scoffs ) jill : ( laughs ) gloria : ( normal voice ) who are we kidding ? we lost everything . jeff : ( sighs ) jill : same here . jeff : look , um , let 's make a pact to let what happened stay between us . jill : i will never tell if you wo n't . jeff : deal . gloria : deal . jill : ( whispers ) deal . [ scene_break ] chloe : i did n't know mac grew up without her father . i thought she was one of those over - privileged girls -- daddy 's credit card and a closetful of designer clothes . esther : oh , no . she 's not like that at all . mackenzie 's a straight shooter . she do -- she -- she does n't play games . chloe : you mean like me . esther : no , that is not what i meant . it 's just that i got to know mac pretty well when she lived here years ago , and , uh , whatever she says , i - i think she means . chloe : well , she says she 's over billy . [ scene_break ] jill : i think you have to make up your mind , once and for all . are you in , or are you out ? [ scene_break ] john : tough decision . billy : i really screwed up , pop . john : well , now , i hate to say it , son , but , uh , it is n't the first time , and it wo n't be the last . billy : well , your confidence in me is touching . john : billy , my boy , you 've got a lot of growing up to do . billy : why does life have to be so damn hard ? you know , part of me just wants to pack up , go back to hong kong and pretend like none of this ever happened . john : well , what 's stopping you ? billy : you ever see delia smile ? john : oh , yes . she is a cutie . billy : i never thought i 'd feel that way about my kid . john : greatest thing in the world . billy : well , the problem is , she comes with mother included . john : what are you going to do about it ? billy : i 'm open to suggestions . ( knock on door ) billy : well , you 're no help . mac : what are you doing here ? billy : i 'm supposed to ask that question . come in . um , yeah , come in . mac : why are n't you at the chancellor estate begging your wife to come home with your baby ? billy : ( sighs ) i 've called her . i 've left her messages . mac : a message ? i 'm sure that made chloe feel really special . you should be doing everything you can to get her to come home . you know she 's over there right now crying her eyes out ? billy : you have no idea how complicated this is . mac : trust me , i get chloe . she grew up a lot like i did -- no dad , flaky mom . in a lot of ways , she had it better than i did -- no stepfather to abuse her . remember ralph ? billy : yeah , i remember ralph . mac : do n't think that ca n't happen to delia . and chloe 's not gon na sit around forever waiting for you . you really want to risk that ? do you want another man raising your daughter ? billy : of course i do n't want that . mac : delia needs you . billy : i 'm not abandoning my child . mac : you might as well be . billy : look , i might have screwed a lot of things up , okay ? but i 'm gon na do right by my kid . mac : well , if you 're gon na do right by your kid , then get your butt over to the chancellor estate now . billy : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] jeff : okay , okay . let me do the talking . gloria : oh , you 're gon na sweet - talk phyllis into renting us her penthouse ? jeff : yeah , watch me . gloria : no , no , no . you watch me . i 'll take care of this , 'cause she and i have a simpatico . phyllis , hello . phyllis : oh , hello . gloria : ( laughs ) phyllis : hi . what are you two doing here ? jeff : oh , we 've been apartment hunting . phyllis : oh . gloria : yeah , bored to tears staying at the club . phyllis : uh - huh . jeff : imagine our surprise when the agent told us that you owned the penthouse that we liked . phyllis : oh . oh , are you interested in my penthouse ? gloria : it would be perfect for us , and we would n't have to deal with a nasty landlord . ( laughs ) phyllis : well , i do n't know . jeff : yeah , we thought we 'd cut out the middleman and go directly to you . what do you say ? phyllis : um , i think something can be worked out . yeah . jeff : oh , wonderful . gloria : great . great . we do n't have to deal with a realtor or any of those background checks , and not even first and last security things , i mean , right ? jeff : ( laughs ) no , you know we 're good for it . phyllis : yeah . yeah , i 'm sure you are , but i would just like to stick to the terms of the lease , if you do n't mind . that 's not a problem , is it ? jeff : not at all . gloria : of course not . [ scene_break ] olivia : you know what ? i 'll make a few calls and see if i can set something up for you . victor : thank you , olivia . adam : is that olivia ? olivia : hi , adam . adam : uh , how 's ashley doing ? victor : you did n't hear her ? adam : no . olivia : she had a nightmare . she woke up screaming . adam : i was , uh , i was taking a nap . gosh , poor ashley . it 's just coming at her from all sides . i wish there was something i could do . ashley : ( gasps ) oh , god . ( gasps ) oh , god . [ scene_break ] jeff : first and last . gloria : and we will need a copy of that for our records . phyllis : can you make two copies ? thanks . oh . oh , you forgot to sign it . jeff : ( laughs ) gloria : ( laughs ) jeff : wow . good thing you caught that . phyllis : yeah . gloria : mm . phyllis : yeah . yeah , it 's a good thing . gloria : ( laughs ) ( telephone rings ) phyllis : phyllis newman . jeff : here you go , miss landlady . phyllis : oh , gosh , i forgot . i 'm sorry . just -- okay , hold on one sec . guys , can you just stay put ? i 'll be right back . gloria : we did it . jeff : i can not believe our luck . anybody else would 've run a credit check . gloria : i 'm gon na soak in that tub till i shrivel into nothing . jeff : hmm , want some company ? that tub 's big enough . gloria : mm - hmm . jeff : it 's a shame my snorkeling equipment is locked up at the club . gloria : we 'll improvise . can we get a bottle of champagne ? jeff : eh , sorry . gloria : not even domestic ? jeff : listen , as soon as phyllis cashes that check , i 'm gon na have about 100 bucks left in my account . gloria : ( groans ) let 's get outta here . come on . ooh ! thank you . ( chuckles ) jack : gloria . jeff . gloria : ( sighs ) jack : well , the world travelers are home . gloria : no thanks to you , jack . a cargo ship . four days to get back here . jeff : ( laughs ) easy , killer , we do n't want the whole world knowing our business . jack , thanks for your help . we , uh , ran into a little banking mishap , but it 's all -- all straightened out now . jack : gloria . gloria , if you 're hiding money in the cayman islands , my lawyers will find it . gloria : i have n't got a dime , thanks to you , jack . living on the good graces of my ex - husband . jeff : yeah . got her right where i want her . gloria : ( chuckles ) jack : do n't you two have someone else you can torture ? gloria : good idea . let 's get out of here . jeff : good thinking . phyllis : oh , wait . keys . gloria : keys . phyllis : yeah . gloria : ( chuckles ) phyllis : ( chuckles ) enjoy . jeff : we will . gloria : thanks . jack : what , no greeting ? phyllis : what do you want ? jack : i want to talk to you about sharon 's baby . [ scene_break ] billy : you made your point . you and delia need to come home . esther : did he call ? chloe : yeah , he called . he left a message , and he did n't apologize . esther : look , i am probably the last person in the world to give you any relationship advice , but i 'm going to anyway . you know that old saying -- `` would you rather be right , or do you want to be happy ? `` jill : i thought i 'd find you out here . chloe : did billy tell you ? jill : yeah , i stopped by the pool house . chloe : was he alone ? jill : of course he was alone , chloe . honestly . i love having cordelia here . you know , i never wanted the two of you to leave . chloe : you also never wanted us to get married . jill : and yet , you did . chloe : well , you can celebrate , jill , because it did n't work out . jill : honey , the breakup of a marriage where there 's a child involved is never a cause for celebration . let me give you some advice . chloe : yeah , go ahead . you and my mom , you guys can write a book together . jill : do not give ultimatums unless you 're willing to live with the consequences . billy 's very confused right now . this could go either way . [ scene_break ] billy : why do n't you be honest and tell me why you 're really here ? mac : i do n't want you to make a mistake that 's gon na ruin your life . billy : it 's none of your business anymore . you 're engaged to somebody else . mac : what does that even mean ? that we ca n't be friends now ? billy : i ca n't believe you 're marrying this guy . mac : `` this guy `` that 's your best friend ? `` this guy `` that saved your life once ? i thought you 'd be happy for us . billy : no , you see , you do n't love this guy like -- like you love someone that you 're supposed to marry . mac : you have no idea how i feel . we have n't seen each other in six years . we 're not kids anymore , billy . grow up . billy : yeah , that 's right . that 's right . blame it on me . that way , you do n't have to face the truth , right ? mac : you 're the one that 's not facing the truth . billy : fine . be honest for once . if i were available , would you still be marrying raul ? mac : yeah . i love him . and we ca n't go back . you need to go get your wife and daughter . [ scene_break ] olivia : i really appreciate that . he 'll get in contact with you . well , i never actually worked with her , but she 's got a great reputation . if you 've got questions , she 's got the answers . victor : all right , thank you . adam : is there anything i can do ? olivia : ashley says you 've been a great help to her . victor : thank you . adam : she 's been very kind to me . olivia : she 's gon na need your support , adam . adam : she has it . olivia : okay , well , i think i 'll go up and say good - bye to her . ashley : i 'm bleeding . i think i 'm losing the baby . olivia : i 'll call for an ambulance . victor : sweetheart , let 's get you to the hospital right away . ashley : ( sobs ) victor : come on . come here , my sweetheart . [ next_on ] sharon : what if the baby turns out to be jack 's ? nick : i have to tell her tonight . sharon : you and nick are not the only ones who may be the father of this baby . ashley : oh , my god . | olivia and victor comfort ashley after her bad dream . victor and olivia encourage ashley to try to remember her dream , but ashley can not remember . adam watches them via his webcam and tells ashley to remember her dream so that he can make it come true . gloria and jeff arrive back at crimson lights . they are distraught over them losing all their money . jeff and gloria also realize that they have no place to live . jeff encourages gloria to sell her diamonds , but gloria refuses . at the chancellor mansion , mac walks around the pool when raul comes out to join her . chloe walks out to join them and lets them know that she had left billy . at the abbott house , jack swallows down the last swallow of his drink when there is a knock on the door . it is jill , who has a business proposition for jack . jack refuses jill 's offer and puts her out . raul asks mac to go home with him to washington , d.c. , but mac refuses . mac offers her sympathy to chloe for what is going on between chloe and billy , but chloe refuses to accept mac 's sympathy . jill pays billy a visit and finds out that chloe and delia are gone . jill tells billy that he has to decide whether he wants in or out of this marriage . ashley receives a visit from her dead father . adam watches . |
sharon : did you bring the flyer ? phyllis : yeah , it 's right here . nick : hopefully , the manager and waitress who ... ( sighs ) recognized adam will be able to identify hightower , too . victor : paul williams apparently found out some of the relatives of hightower may know something about why he was involved with adam . phyllis : well , even if they can , we do n't even know who this guy is . nick : this bastard brother of mine went to a lot of trouble to frame me for killing him . victor : he wo n't get away with it , son . with or without mr. hightower , we 're gon na find out what happened to adam . [ scene_break ] billy : ( chuckles ) ( groans ) mm . mm . mm . mm . mm . mm ... ( chuckles ) victoria : ( sighs ) billy : hmm ? victoria : ( sighs ) what time is it ? billy : it 's morning , for sure . victoria : wait . hold on . billy : huh ? victoria : it 's morning ? i slept here ? billy : ( yawns ) you did sleep here . victoria : oh , my gosh , i ca n't believe i slept here . i slept here ? ( sighs ) billy : yep . victoria : okay , where 's , um , where 's that -- where 's my thing ? my -- billy : you looking for this ? victoria : thank you . billy : want that ? victoria : give me that . billy : ( chuckles ) oh , what 's the problem ? you spent the night with your husband . ( chuckles ) victoria : yeah , well ... ( sighs ) you being my husband is actually the problem . billy : oh , i 'm sorry , honey . `` snookums , `` did i not take out the garbage last night ? huh ? victoria : you know what ? ( sighs ) you did not get an annulment like you promised . that 's what you did not do . billy : neither did you . ( chuckles ) victoria : you really do n't seem to grasp the severity of this whole thing , do you ? billy : okay , enlighten me , my sexy , beautiful wife . victoria : oh , my gosh . it 's not that we 're married , okay ? it 's that we 're acting married . billy : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] daniel : ( sighs ) abby : it 's you . daniel : last time i checked . abby : what 's the matter ? hung over ? daniel : probably not as bad as you . make it home in the cab okay ? abby : fine . daniel : so i suppose you want me to buy you a latte or a frapp - u- whatchamcallit . abby : no thanks . daniel : the last time you were here , you forced me to buy you a coffee . abby : mm , i think i 've used you enough now . [ scene_break ] kevin : ( sighs ) hey , jana , it 's me . it 's kevin , uh , and i was wondering if you wanted to come by the coffeehouse today , have some coffee or tea or whatever . um , i - i have n't seen you since our date , and we both know how that turned out , so ... anyway , drop by . uh , coffee 's on me . bye . [ scene_break ] jana : hello , ryder . ryder : why are you here ? jana : i was hoping that i could help you ... actually , that we could help each other . i 've brought you something . ryder : `` zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance . `` jana : it 's about reconciling your past and living in the here and the now . ryder : ( chuckles ) i did n't know there was a handbook for that . jana : well , it 's not easy as just reading it . you have to want to change your life . ryder : i think it 's too late for that . jana : no . i was here once . lots and lots of time to think . be still , and listen to your heart . ryder : is that why you 're here ? your heart told you to come ? jana : i ca n't feel my heart anymore . ryder : i 'm sorry . you said that we could help each other . what can i do for you ? jana : i would like to continue visiting you . ryder : that would help you ? jana : when you saw me the other night , you seemed to accept the new and not- so - improved me . you seemed to not want the old person i was back . ryder : i did n't really know the old jana , not -- not like the people who were close to you . but i like this one . jana : i should hate you for what you 've done , but i do n't . ryder : you know , the selfish part of me wants you to stay just like this . but my brother deserves to have his wife back . [ scene_break ] daniel : what 's up ? kevin : you tell me . are you still mad at me for saying that amber was right to leave with eric ? daniel : i thought you were pissed at me for coming down on you about it . kevin : i had no right to go off on you without hearing you out . daniel : well , i could n't commit to being a dad , you know , because i was n't feeling it . it does n't mean that i do n't love amber . kevin : i know . so we cool ? daniel : yeah , we cool . ( chuckles ) kevin : good . daniel : man , let me ask you something . kevin : yeah ? daniel : what 's your , uh , take on abby newman ? kevin : abby newman is a total train wreck . dude , did you see her on viewclick ? ( exhales ) daniel : mm - hmm . you know , i think there 's more to her than meets the eye . kevin : what , do you have a thing for her ? daniel : we kind of hooked up . kevin : you hooked up ? daniel : we kissed . that 's it . the strange thing is , it made me feel like i was cheating on amber . that 's weird , right ? kevin : well , it 's not weird if you want to stay married . ( scoffs ) do you ? daniel : amber left here in such a rush , we never got a chance to talk about it . you know , i have n't even really been able to think about it . kevin : maybe you should call her . it might help you sort things out . daniel : that 's the same advice mrs. c. gave me . kevin : so what 's stopping you ? [ scene_break ] phyllis : this is , uh , my ... friend sharon , and , uh , we just need a couple minutes of your time . man : sure . phyllis : so this guy here , is he the guy you told me about who was on the pay phone wearing a mask and ... man : yeah , that -- that 's the guy . sharon : you 're positive . man : no doubt about it . phyllis : thank you . thank you very much for your time . sharon : so hightower got a phone call from adam , and then came to the policemen 's ball . why ? phyllis : i do n't know . but i think i know someone who will . paul : this is richard hightower 's sister - in - law sally . victor : hello , sally . we appreciate you coming all the way from minneapolis on such short notice . please sit down . nick : ( sighs ) so did paul tell you why we want to see you ? sally : i 've been following your story in the paper . if i can help , i will . i 'm just not sure about speaking with justin , though . paul : sally 's worried about her nephew . he 's been through a lot . sally : he lost his mother , and now his father 's missing . victor : well , we wo n't upset the boy , all right ? justin : aunt sally , the fish tank is awesome . sally : ( chuckles ) nick : hey , justin . my name 's nick . you a twins fan ? bet your dad took you to a lot of games , huh ? well , i know you and your aunt have been looking for your daddy , and we want to help you find him , so we need to ask you some questions , okay ? victor : all right . justin , do you recognize this man ? justin : that 's adam . he saved my dad 's life . victor : ah . [ scene_break ] sharon : have you seen this man before ? phyllis : ( clears throat ) tiffany : he met with your friend who was murdered . sharon : adam ? this man met with adam ? phyllis : uh , this is the guy that you saw with the little boy , right ? okay . sharon : did they say or do anything unusual at their meeting ? tiffany : just what i told you . they seemed like they were getting to know each other , and then the boy hugged adam . phyllis : mm , okay . thank you . you 've been a big help . thank you very much . man : you know , i just remembered something when tiffany mentioned the kid . sharon : what ? man : uh , you know , the night mr. hightower was waiting for that phone call , he bought a furry burry bear . phyllis : a - a - a what ? a furry burry -- man : i - it 's a bear . it 's a -- it 's a promotional thing that we sell , yeah . phyllis : oh . sharon : and mr. hightower bought one ? man : right . i thought it was weird because he was by himself , but it must have been for his kid . phyllis : hmm . thank you . man : i - i got ta go . phyllis : thank you very much . sharon : ( sighs ) phyllis : why is a guy who 's about to commit a crime -- why is he stopping and buying a toy for his kid ? it makes no sense . sharon : the more we find out about this guy , the less we know . [ scene_break ] paul : so , justin , tell me , um , did your dad tell you how adam saved his life ? justin : no , that 's all that dad said . victor : were you aware , sally , that your brother - in - law was ill ? sally : i - i knew he was in the hospital for a few days in february , but i did n't realize it was serious un - until ... victor : till you got this ? sally : i was shocked . i had no idea . victor : huh . nick : so he never told you that he was sick or that he was receiving any kind of treatment ? sally : no . paul : well , maybe adam tried to help with the medical costs or paid for the -- the treatment or whatever it was . victor : maybe that is what hightower meant when he told justin that adam saved his life . sally : richard is a - a private man , and this is -- this -- this just is n't like him . and no matter how sick he was , he would never leave his son . justin : are you gon na find my dad and bring him home ? nick : we 're gon na do our best , buddy . [ scene_break ] kent : i sold that piece of bling you gave me . `` the naked heiress `` is a go ... abby : yeah ! yeah ! kent : for now . abby : uh , it better be for $ 85,000 . kent : that is nothing in this business . abby : ( sighs ) any word from the networks ? cable ? kent : well , everybody likes the concept . nobody will commit until they see how widespread your appeal is . abby : hello ? 600,000 hits on viewclick . come on ! kent : yeah , you and the cat who uses the toilet . abby : oh , okay . ( sighs ) well , you 're the producer . what have you come up with ? kent : well , i know a guy at one of the nighttime talk shows . abby : ( sighs ) those are too tame . god ... ( sighs ) i need hot . you know , sexy , scandal . kent : well , you got an ex - lover you can murd -- abby : ( gasps ) uncle billy . kent : you slept with your uncle ? abby : ew , no . no , uncle billy , he owns `` restless style . `` he put me on the cover last year . i can get him to do it again . kent : well , if he puts you on the next issue , it wo n't be out for a while . abby : `` restless style `` online . it 's out 24/7 . i 'll give him exclusive rights to our unaired video . there 's no way he 'd say no to that . kent : you are gorgeous , smart and connected . where have you been all my life ? abby : getting ready to take over the world . now i am . [ scene_break ] billy : hello . victoria : oh , hello . you cook . billy : yeah , usually in the nude . ( chuckles ) victoria : well ... ( sighs ) you should watch out . you 're gon na burn your sausage . billy : oh , i 'd never burn my sausage . the secret of doing it is doing it nice and slow over low , constant heat , you know ? you want some ... breakfast ? victoria : yeah . yeah , a girl 's got ta eat , right ? so ... billy : mm - hmm . victoria : i will just , uh , i will set the table . how about that ? billy : thank you very much . victoria : oh , this is , um , this is a really beautiful piece . billy : yeah , uh , i got that in hong kong . it 's supposed to bring health , wealth and fertility . victoria : oh . billy : yeah , it 's probably a piece of junk . i mean , it is made in china . i doubt it works at all . ( chuckles ) victoria : is it true that you , um , you lost a million bucks in a chinese poker game ? billy : oh , co -- where 'd you hear that ? victoria : oh , i have my sources . billy : well , your sources are horrible , because i never gambled in hong kong , and it certainly was n't ... ( clears throat ) a million dollars . victoria : so more like a half a million ? billy : well , to hear jack and mom tell it , it was more like a billion . anyway , these stories are -- are -- are ludicrous . i mean , i remember hearing one about you . let 's see , you ran off to italy because your brother turned your father in to the feds , and you were just so embarrassed to be a newman . victoria : i went to italy because i happen to love art . and when you love art , that 's where you go . billy : ( whispers ) rumors . yech . victoria : yeah , rumors . there 's this one ... oh , you would love it . billy : ( normal voice ) yeah ? victoria : yeah . billy : enlighten me . victoria : the number of women you 've been with . triple digits . billy : triple digits ? really ? that 's impressive . that 's , um , that 's a lot . victoria : yeah , if it 's even true . billy : oh , yeah , i doubt it 's true . it ca n't ... ( clears throat ) let 's put it this way , it 's more than a high school drill team , and it 's less than a michael bublé concert , okay ? victoria : you 're really enjoying this , are n't you ? billy : well , what 's not to enjoy ? we 're finding out all sorts of new and interesting things about each other , like how pretty you are in the morning . victoria : hmm . i like art . you like gambling and womanizing . oh , wait , i already knew that about you , did n't i ? billy : ah , do n't worry . there 's lots of things you do n't know about me yet . you have n't even tasted my sausage . victoria : mm - hmm . billy : ( humming ) [ scene_break ] jana : so do you think you 'll ever get out ? ryder : my arraignment was yesterday . bail was set at $ 250,000 . ( chuckles ) jana : that 's a bit steep . ryder : ( chuckles ) kevin 's probably happy . jana : if you think that kevin is happy to see you behind bars , then you do n't know your brother . ryder : do you think we 'll ever be real brothers ? jana : you are real brothers . ryder : it 's just ... i look up to him so much . jana : you know , not too long ago , i never thought i would have heard someone say that about kevin . you think you 're in trouble . he was in so much worse , and you would never believe what he has been through to be where he is today . ryder : it 's weird . you have all these memories of him , and yet , you do n't feel anything towards him . jana : yeah . just imagine what it 's like for me not knowing if i will ever feel anything for him again . [ scene_break ] kevin : there you go . thanks . daniel : hey , you busy ? kevin : uh , just waitin ' on customers , ordering supplies , doing books . what 's up ? daniel : um , all right , i 'm gon na give you the short version of what 's in my letter to amber . kevin : letter ? what happened to calling her ? daniel : i - i was going to , and then once i started putting my thoughts down on paper , it just seemed easier . kevin : dude , the truth is , your butt should be on a plane to california , and if you 're not willing to do that , you got ta at least pick up the phone and call her . daniel : i did . i dialed her number . i do n't know what to say to her . kevin : do you want her back ? daniel : with eric ? no . kevin : well , then do you want a divorce ? look , dude , i know it 's tough , but you got ta answer the question . if you do n't , you 're nowhere , and that 's a bad place to be . [ scene_break ] victoria : you like to mix hot sauce in your eggs . billy : yes , i do . victoria : mm . billy : what ? is it too hot for you ? victoria : no . no , no . it 's , um ... mm , nothing . billy : oh , you like hot sauce in your eggs . mm - hmm . ( singsong voice ) just another thing we have in common . victoria : one . one thing that we have in common . billy : ( clears throat ) ( normal voice ) hey , that 's not true . if you remember -- victoria : okay , well ... billy : ( laughs ) victoria : then two things that we have in common . billy : uh - huh . victoria : and also another thing , neither of us can get cell service in your crappy trailer . can i borrow your , uh , your laptop ? billy : sure . victoria : check my e - mails ? billy : make yourself at home , wifey . victoria : thank you . billy : you 're welcome . mm , mm , mm . victoria : uh , your e - mail 's open . do you want me to -- to shut this , or ... billy : yeah , sure . go ahead . thanks . victoria : ( gasps ) oh , my god . billy : oh , look , no . that 's not mine . i do n't know why those people send me that stuff . victoria : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . it 's , um , it 's a wedding video . billy : oh . victoria : our -- our wedding video . billy : ( clears throat ) ours ? victoria : i , uh , it 's from `` smokinjamaican . `` it must have been that , uh , the groom from the wedding that we crashed . do you remember ? billy : i could n't see my hand in front of my face . victoria : i did n't know they were videoing . billy : hold on . hold on . victoria : oh , no . billy : `` hey , mon . `` victoria : ( sighs ) oh . billy : `` hope you and the missus are enjoying married life as much as we are . thought you might like this memento of your wedding since you probably do n't remember much . `` victoria : ( groans ) billy : `` i hope you and ' mrs. mon ' -- `` together : `` mrs. mon `` ? billy : `` can show your kids and your kids ' kids . `` victoria : no , no , no . okay , i ca n't take anymore . i ca n't take anymore . i ca n't take anymore . billy : no , no , come on . come on . let 's see what `` big brother `` caught on tape , mon . victoria : ( sighs ) no , i do n't want to see it . billy : everything is aery . victoria : oh , yeah , i totally do . billy : ( chuckles ) ( laughs ) really ? victoria : ( groans ) yeah , honestly . ( sighs ) oh . i swear . ( chuckles ) billy : mm , that is awesome . victoria : oh . yeah . billy : ( laughs ) victoria : do you ? billy : wait , do i , uh , do i love -- promise to love ... ( chuckles ) ( clears throat ) honor and ... yeah . victoria : whoo ! billy : yeah , i do -- both . i promise . it 's not so bad . it ... victoria : no . no , it 's not terrible . billy : ( chuckles ) ( clearing throat ) ( sniffles ) billy : well , you 're still here . i thought you might spontaneously combust . victoria : no . just a harmless little video . billy : mm . it 's , um , kind of funny , actually . victoria : yeah . it was really , um ... wow , i was really , um , i was , um ... billy : drunk , yeah . victoria : i was wasted , and those jamaicans might have thought that i was kind of ... billy : oh , they thought you were adorable and hot and ... victoria : you 're kind of , um , you 're a pretty cute drunk . billy : thank you . that 's -- that 's good , seeing how i 'm in that state often . victoria : yeah , that 's true . billy : yeah , thank you . i ... ( clears throat ) victoria : listen , do n't , um , do n't go spreading this around or anything , but that was really fun . billy : yeah , that was fun . victoria : i mean , the trip was fun . billy : yeah , the trip was fun . victoria : the wedding , though , that was , like ... ( sighs ) that was just a big mistake . billy : oh , yeah , that -- that was a huge , huge mistake . victoria : yeah . billy : it was ... victoria : so we should just delete this video . billy : yeah , we should . that 's ... victoria : and nobody should ever see this , really . billy : no , i agree . we should n't . you know , i 'll -- i 'll erase it right now . i 'll just delete it , and , um , but , uh , can you do that ? because i think , you know , breakfast is in peril . victoria : oh , yeah , sure . billy : it 's in peril . ( bang ) billy : aah ! ( winces ) victoria : oh ! oh , my gosh . ( gasps ) are you okay ? billy : mm , yeah . victoria : are you okay ? billy : i mean , i burned my hand . i 'm fine . victoria : oh , okay . all right , i know what to do . um , you just -- here . watch your -- okay . billy : ouch ! hey . grab it -- victoria : just put it under the cold water for a few minutes and hold it right there , okay ? ( water running ) billy : ( sighs ) yes , ma'am . victoria : just for a few minutes . does that feel good ? billy : yeah , it feels good . ( chuckles ) victoria : um , i have to go . i have to go to work . billy : yeah , me , too . okay . ( clears throat ) ( water shuts off ) billy : ( chuckles ) victoria : ( exhales ) billy : um ... victoria : ( sighs ) see you . billy : see you . ( door closes ) billy : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) what 'd you find out ? sharon : well , both the manager and the waitress at the fast - food place saw richard hightower . phyllis : right . sharon : and he had a little boy with him there when he met adam a few months ago . victor : that little boy is hightower 's son , and he claims that adam saved his father 's life . sharon : how ? victor : we do n't know . but whatever happened between adam and hightower is obviously essential to this case . nick : if adam saved hightower 's life , that might explain why he was helping adam . phyllis : but it does n't explain why he would kill adam . nick : if he killed him . sharon : you do n't think he did ? nick : all right , let 's -- let 's just think about this for one second . richard hightower 's a good guy , loves his son , he 's never been in trouble before . why would he all of a sudden just stab someone in the chest with a pen ? phyllis : well , maybe adam threatened hightower . maybe he threatened to do something to his son . we do n't know . nick : nah , we 're missing something . paul : nick 's right . you are . [ scene_break ] kevin : that 's a good start . daniel : it 's the finish i 'm having a problem with . kevin : well , what have you got to lose ? daniel : everything . kevin : ( sighs ) look , dude , sometimes , as painful as it is , you just got ta let go . daniel : what if you ca n't ever get it back ? kevin : then i guess you were n't really meant to have it . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) amber : hey . daniel : we need to talk . [ scene_break ] billy : the boss is here ! and nobody takes me seriously . abby : well , maybe they would if you showed up at a decent hour . billy : good morning . abby : good morning . mwah . billy : who made you hall monitor ? abby : dude , where have you been ? i 've been waiting here forever . billy : dude , i overslept , which has put me way behind schedule , so do me a favor . whatever it is you want , tell me fast . here . thank you . abby : i 've got one word for you . billy : yeah ? abby : cha - ching ! billy : ( sighs ) do n't you have a little dog you need to take shopping ? abby : i 'm not a spoiled , rich airhead , thank you . billy : ( laughs ) there is a video on viewclick that says different , honey . abby : that was part of my marketing strategy . billy : oh , yeah , for your reality tv show . abby : `` the naked heiress `` is gon na be huge . billy : i keep hearing that , but usually it 's from you and your shameless self- promotion . abby : ( laughs ) well , i 've learned that from the best . but that is why i 'm gon na let you in on the ground floor . you get an exclusive , complete with video footage . billy : of what ? you naked ? ( scoffs ) abby : me fighting with mom and dad over my inheritance . `` restless style `` online gets to leak it . do n't thank me , 'cause in exchange , you are going to run one article a week about me online and guarantee me two covers of `` restless style `` this year . billy : i 'm not interested . abby : why not ? billy : because you 're better than this . you 're not some spoiled little brat who 's overindulged and needs to expose herself for 15 minutes of fame . abby : it 's gon na be a lot longer than 15 minutes . besides , you make a living exploiting people . billy : yes , but not you . and if i lift one finger to help you , your mother would cut it right off . abby : ( sighs ) ( telephone rings ) billy : excuse me . i need to exploit people who are not related to me now . thank you . billy abbott . ( sighs ) chloe , what 's up ? no , i am not gon na send an intern out to get the new camel -- `` the bumpy camel `` children 's book , whatever it is . well , because you will kill the poor kid if he does n't come back with it . they 're not gon na sell out . ( sighs ) chloe , i have errands that i need to run anyway , so i will pick one up on the way home . yes , anything for my little girl . i meant delia my daughter , not you , you -- ju ... ( groans ) fatherhood calls . so ... abby : well , what about me ? billy : well , you could ask victor to buy you a bumpy . aw , you look so sad , but you 're cute . bye , baby . abby : ( groans ) [ scene_break ] jana : would it be all right if i came back to see you again ? ryder : you really want to ? jana : yeah . ryder : i 'll be , like , totally zen the next time i see you . jana : well , i will look forward to it . bye . ryder : bye . kevin : were you gon na tell me this is why i could n't reach you ? [ scene_break ] daniel : hey , i 'm sorry i have n't called . i just kind of , uh , needed some time . amber : me , too . daniel : how 's eric ? amber : um , he 's -- he 's good . he 's adjusting . we 're in ojai right now . um , i 'm gon na get him settled in a private school and then head down to l.a. and look for some work . daniel : you 're putting him in boarding school ? amber : yeah . um , i talked to deacon , and i told him what happened with daisy and ryder , and he decided that was what was safest for eric right now . daniel : well , yeah , you know , i - i guess you ca n't leave him alone while you 're out pounding the pavement , right ? amber : ( sighs ) i 'm still scared to death for him . so is there any word on `` the terrible twins `` ? daniel : well , ryder 's in jail , and daisy 's still free . amber : she 's the dangerous one . i - i got ta get a job so i can hire a private guard for eric . i mean , if anything happened to him ... daniel : i know you 're worried about him . you want to take care of him . amber : i feel more protective of him now than ever . daniel : amber , you know , if eric 's in boarding school , maybe me and you could figure something out . amber : i just do n't see how . daniel : well , why do n't you come back to genoa city ? you know , we can -- we can try and figure out a way that we can look after eric and you and me could still be together , huh ? amber : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jana : i brought ryder a book . i was not planning on keeping that from you . ryder : we were -- we were just talking about you , actually . kevin : really ? ryder : yeah , i did n't expect you to turn up here , though . kevin : i came to see how your arraignment went . ryder : well , my bail was set at , like , a hundred bazillion dollars , so i wo n't be getting out of here anytime soon . kevin : well , it took a lot of guts to turn yourself in . ryder : that means a lot coming from you . jana : maybe i should probably give you two some sp -- kevin : no , no , no . that 's all i came to say . i 'll walk out with you . ryder : see you . ryder : ( sighs ) kevin : why did you really come to see ryder , jana ? jana : i told you , i wanted to bring him a book . kevin : why ? why would you want to do something nice for him ? jana : because he helped me and lauren . i wanted to thank him . kevin : so , what , you 're feeling gratitude towards him ? jana : i guess i am . kevin : so this means you 're feeling something . i guess that 's a good sign , huh ? jana : i suppose it is . [ scene_break ] daniel : amber , are you there ? amber : yeah . ( sighs ) daniel : will you come home ? amber : nothing 's changed , daniel . i still want to be a mom to eric . i still want to visit him every weekend and have him spend vacations with me . he 's ... ( sniffles ) he 's gon na be my number one priority . can you live with that ? when a marriage breaks up , people always think that there has to be a bad guy . there has to be someone to blame . but there 's no bad guy here . it 's just two people who have grown apart . ( cries ) there 's no one to blame . no one did anything wrong . it just happened . ( sniffles ) and i do n't have any regrets . ( sniffles ) i 'm leaving this marriage with a lot more than i came into it with . daniel : well , you gave as much as you got . amber : ( sniffles ) you , too , and it was one hell of a ride . and i 'm sorry it 's over . but i am not sorry that we took it . ( sobs ) daniel : neither am i . amber : once i get settled in l.a. , i 'll ... i 'll call a lawyer and i 'll have him start the divorce proceedings . daniel : i 'll talk to michael . i guess that 's it . amber : i guess so . ( sighs ) daniel : well , amber , i hope that you have an amazing life , because you deserve it more than anyone . amber : thanks . you , too . bye . daniel : bye . [ scene_break ] phyllis : leukemia ? paul : hightower was diagnosed last year . he had a bone marrow transplant in february . nick : that would explain the mysterious trip to the hospital . paul : yeah , and here 's the real kicker -- you 'll never guess who the bone marrow donor was . victor : adam ? paul : none other . sharon : so when adam was supposed to be in kansas visiting his mother 's grave ... paul : he was in minneapolis donating bone marrow to richard hightower . phyllis : why would a guy like adam want to help out a man he hardly knew ? nick : and go to such great lengths to keep it a secret from everyone ? [ scene_break ] billy : is that the -- oh , there 's one . victoria : oh . billy : hey ! victoria : that 's mine , thank you . billy : hey , vicky . victoria : oh , you -- you know , you should try to hurry and get them , because they 're going very fast . billy : yeah , i was trying to do that , but you just took mine . woman : here . billy : oh , thank you . victoria : there you go . billy : i got one . victoria : yeah . billy : it 's , uh , vicious business , this parenthood , huh ? victoria : yeah , i know . you should just wait until christmas . it 's crazy . billy : yeah , well , i ca n't help but spoil my little girl , so ... victoria : mm - hmm . yeah . i know . i feel the same way about reed , and i just hope i do n't overdo it , you know ? i 'm trying to compensate , and it 's just -- it 's really hard to find a balance , and i just ... billy : stop it . stop it . knock it off . knock it off . you 're a good mom . victoria : thank you . thank you . yeah . delia 's very lucky to have you , as well . billy : you know , i 'm -- i 'm good at a few things , like cooking , and if you 'd have stuck around today , i would have made some good eggs , like -- mm ! just good eggs that were n't burnt . like , you would have been ... ( exhales quickly ) victoria : yeah . billy : yeah . victoria : next time . billy : next time , yeah . hopefully , we 're not distracted next time . victoria : by the video . ( gasps ) oh , my god , the video . the video . i forgot . i -- i did n't -- you did n't delete it . you burnt your hand , and then i forgot , and then i -- billy : it 's fine . it 's fine . victoria : i did n't delete it . billy : relax . take it easy . i will go back to the office . i 'll delete the video . it 's not a big deal . victoria : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm very sorry . i just -- i ca n't imagine if the wrong person ended up with that video in their hands . [ scene_break ] abby : uncle billy is totally gon na help me . well , i did n't say he agreed to it . no , no , do n't worry , kent . it 's -- it 's nothing illegal . it 's just that he left his laptop at work . i 'm gon na use his e - mail address , and i 'm gon na send a little blurb over to the online department at `` restless style `` asking them to post the video he attached . the one of me fighting with my parents . it 's gon na be online soon , and people are gon na be begging for more . yeah , i know . i 'm a genius . ( gasps ) no way . okay , new plan . this could come in very handy . [ next_on ] jack : we fell in love . that 's hardly a crime . mac : feelings that i had for j.t . are way in the past . victoria : you could have fooled me . nick : hightower had adam 's bone marrow . does that mean he has his d.n.a . , too ? | sharon meets with nick , victor and phyllis to let them know what happened when she and phyllis checked up on mr. hightower . billy and victoria wake up together . victoria can not believe that she spent the night with billy . victoria reminds billy that they are acting like they are married . abby and daniel meet and she asks him if he is hung over . daniel asks abby if she wants him to buy her a coffee , but she refuses . kevin calls jana to invite her for coffee , but does n't get an answer . jana comes to see ryder and offers him her help . kevin comes to visit daniel to see if he is still mad at him over the remarks that kevin made about amber leaving daniel to take care of eric . daniel asks kevin his opinion of abby . kevin lets daniel know that abby is a train wreck . daniel confesses that he kissed abby . phyllis and sharon meet with a man who recognizes mr. hightower as the man who received a phone call from adam the night of the policeman 's ball . paul introduces sally to the newman family . justin walks up to the table . victor shows justin a pic of adam . justin recognizes adam as the man who saved his father 's life . kent tells abby that the `` naked heiress `` is a go . abby decides to get billy 's help with her publicity . daniel writes amber a letter . victoria is mortified when she sees their wedding video on the internet . abby and billy meet , and she tells him her ideas for her business . billy refuses to help her . kevin finds out that jana went to see ryder in jail . daniel and amber decide on a divorce . phyllis finds out that hightower had leukemia , and adam had been a bone marrow donor . |
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